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Reimagining higher education: Seneca Polytechnic set to transform postsecondary learning with integration of Microsoft Azure AI

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Seneca Polytechnic among the first Canadian postsecondary institutions to bring Microsoft Azure AI technologies to students to support learning and career goals 

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ – Seneca Polytechnic announced it is bringing the power of Microsoft Azure AI technology to students and employees through several new initiatives designed to prepare students for the workforce of the future.

Seneca will integrate Azure OpenAI to develop an AI tutor that supports enhanced learning of course material and simulated, personalized job interviews based on job postings. Seneca students will be among the first in Canada to experience this type of innovation.

“I am delighted that Seneca is partnering with Microsoft to bring responsible and innovative AI technology to the forefront of the teaching and learning experience for our students and employees, forming the cornerstone of our commitment to leadership in digital innovation,” said David Agnew, President of Seneca Polytechnic. “Seneca shares a student-first approach, and that’s the foundation of our collaboration with Microsoft to harness the power of AI to enrich our polytechnic education for students.”

As part of the collaboration, Seneca is developing an AI tutor that will help amplify student learning. The tutor will serve as a personal companion for students, working with them to enhance their knowledge and understanding of course material. It will be built integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI, ensuring student privacy and security so they can focus on learning. Students will be able to use the tutor outside of the classroom to answer questions related to course materials, helping to level the playing field for students of all learning abilities. The AI tutor will also generate personalized quizzes and provide feedback on homework.

“AI innovation is transforming today’s classrooms, unlocking new possibilities for student success, creativity and learning,” said Marc Seaman, Vice President, Education Sector, Microsoft Canada. “Seneca’s AI tutor integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI to enable deeper understanding of course material inside the classroom and at home, for a learning experience that is personalized, inclusive and relevant in today’s digital economy. Students will gain skills, guided by personalized AI experiences, ensuring they graduate not just job-ready, but future-ready.”

The collaboration demonstrates Seneca’s commitment to convenient and broadly available education opportunities for all students. These new advancements will help ensure that students and employees have the support they need whenever, wherever and however they need it – a key factor in student support, which directly contributes to overall student success.

Microsoft Azure AI services will also be used to enhance InStage, a platform created at Seneca’s innovation and entrepreneurship incubator HELIX. Currently, InStage helps students develop communication and other human skills in preparation for job interviews. Students will soon be able to generate personalized job interview simulations based on specific job postings and gain comprehensive feedback on their performance in the simulated environment. 

Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of developments that put Seneca at the forefront of AI in Canadian postsecondary education.

Seneca also recently seconded professors Panos Panagiotakopoulos and Kent Peel to the role of AI Thought Leaders. A first-of-its-kind role in postsecondary, the professors will share their insights and learnings on the latest AI-related issues, including how it can enhance the learning experience and what will be needed to prepare students for the world of work where AI is the norm.

Up next is Seneca’s focus on using Microsoft Azure AI technology to enhance The Service Hub – Seneca’s omnichannel destination for student support – as well as other institutional-wide resources for students and employees.

About Seneca Polytechnic

Seneca Polytechnic provides a great education to prepare our students for great careers. Combining academic rigour with practical, professional and career-focused learning, we offer our students a seamless transition from education to employment. Expert faculty, excellent staff, outstanding campuses, awesome technology, deep connections with industry: that’s Seneca Polytechnic. Learn more: senecapolytechnic.ca

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Graid Technology to Showcase Next-Generation Data Protection Solutions at COMPUTEX 2025

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TAIPEI, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Graid Technology Inc., a global leader in GPU-accelerated data protection, will showcase its latest innovations at COMPUTEX Taipei 2025 from May 20–23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Addressing the demands of AI and big data, Graid will core display its flagship product, SupremeRAID™, the world’s first GPU-based RAID solution designed for NVMe and NVMeoF, which provides unbeatable performance with up to 260GB/s and 28 million IOPS. Also, it features patented, Distributed 2nd Journaling for Write Operations for rapid recovery after system failures. With cutting-edge technology and unmatched reliability, Graid Technology empowers secure, high-performance data protection from edge to cloud, redefining the future of storage.

Featured Highlights:

Supreme100 Edge Workstation
An edge computing workstation engineered for high-intensity workloads. Supporting eight Gen5 SSDs and a 450W GPU, Supreme100 achieves data transfer rates of up to 100GB/s. Its low-noise operation makes it suitable for office and lab environments.

SupremeStore HPC Cluster Storage
World’s first dual-controller HA capability in a single device. By integrating SupremeRAID™ SR-1010 with BeeGFS over InfiniBand, Graid Technology offers a breakthrough solution that delivers up to 80GB/s throughput with linear scalability, flexible expansion, and high availability.

Additionally, for HPC applications, SupremeRAID™ seamlessly integrates with AIC’s latest 2U JBOF – F2026, delivering exceptional speed, density, and efficiency – also an ideal storage solution for AI, ML, and HPC workloads.

SupremeRAID™ AE (An exclusive preview)
A next-generation RAID solution designed to utilize high-performance GPUs, such as the NVIDIA H100. SupremeRAID™ AE delivers exceptional throughput and minimizes CPU utilization, making it ideal for large-scale AI, machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) deployments.

SupremeRAID™ SE (Beta version)
An enterprise-grade RAID solution tailored for high-end workstations and professional users. Leveraging existing NVIDIA GPUs (Turing, Ampere, or Ada Lovelace series), SupremeRAID™ SE provides powerful data protection and superior performance without overburdening CPU resources. (A 90-day free trial: https://beta.graidtech.com/)

Find SupremeRAID™ in Action Across the Show Floor:

AIC – Booth M1119aAltos – Booth M0104ASRock Rack – Booth L0818Chenbro – Booth I0110Gigabyte – Booth K0802MiTAC – Booth M1110

Event Information:

Exhibition: COMPUTEX Taipei 2025
Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, No.1, Jingmao 2nd Rd., Nangang District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Dates: May 20–23, 2025
Graid Technology Booth: J0601a

Graid Technology invites attendees to visit Booth J0601a to explore the future of data protection and storage performance, and to engage with its expert team for live demonstrations and technical discussions.

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Club Offers Released on May 18, 2025

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LONDON, May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces the release of Club Offers for Club Members.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts in the UK:

£125PP—TWO NIGHTS IN PARIS NEAR THE LOUVRE
A 2-night stay in Paris’s Opéra district, the hotel is steps from the Place Vendôme and the Palais Garnier. Includes breakfast and a glass of champagne.£99—TWO NIGHTS FOR 2 AT 12 INNS Upham Inns has a selection of characterful pubs with rooms in lovely villages across southern England. By booking ahead for autumn or winter, Club Members can stay two nights for an average saving of 50%.£249—SUMMER SPA RETREAT IN THE LAKE DISTRICT, 61% OFF
Enjoy a 2-night stay with enviable views of Lake Windermere (The Daily Telegraph) at The Ro Hotel, including daily breakfast, a 2-course dinner, a facial, spa access, and late checkout.£295PP—DELUXE WEEK IN CYPRUS, WITH FLIGHTS Stay at a peaceful North Cyprus resort, with mountain views and quiet surroundings. Splash about in the aqua park or take it easy by one of the pools.£22.50PP—SUNDAY LUNCH & WINE AT 5-STAR KENSINGTON HOTEL
Spend a Sunday in Kensington enjoying a 2-course lunch. This Club Offer saves between 31–46% against the regular menu prices.£165—5-STAR CENTRAL BUDAPEST HOTEL, 64% OFF

Set in a 19th-century mansion along the Danube, the Kimpton BEM Budapest reopened last year after meticulous restoration. Stay two nights for £165 until December.

£498—LUXURY CORNWALL COASTAL RESORT, 51% OFF 
An offer for summer stays that you won’t find anywhere else. It includes dinners, wine, golf, and more over two nights.

Some offers have limited inventory and are subject to availability.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

About Travelzoo
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travelers. Club Members receive Club Offers personally reviewed by our deal experts around the globe. We have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. We work in partnership with thousands of top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give us access to irresistible deals.

Travelzoo is a registered trademark of Travelzoo. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Cat JordanLondon
+44 77 7678 1525
cjordan@travelzoo.com

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Paragon Theaters Brings Moviegoing Back to Deerfield Beach

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After nearly ten years, Paragon Theaters has returned to The Shoppes at Deerfield and it is better than ever! Watch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX & Axis15 Extreme Starting May 22nd.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — After nearly ten years, Paragon Theaters has returned to The Shoppes at Deerfield and it is better than ever! Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX (3984 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442) is THE place to see Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opening May 23rd (early IMAX showtimes on Thursday, May 22nd are available at 6:30pm, 10:05pm, and in their regular auditoriums at 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 9:05pm).

“We are so excited to bring the movies back to Deerfield,” said Michael Wilson (co-CEO of Paragon Theaters).

Paragon’s newest location has undergone a complete transformation and now features:

8 state-of-the art auditoriums with laser projectors and Dolby audio.Lux Box Dine-In Service in all auditoriums – featuring loveseat recliners with QR codes on tray tables allowing for ordering food and beverage before and during the movie. Enhancing the experience, is the fact that each loveseat has privacy walls for the ultimate moviegoing experience.A 120-seat IMAX – the only IMAX in the area – with Laser Projection and IMAX’s signature sound quality.An Axis15 Extreme large format screen auditorium, featuring 4K Laser Projection, tilted screen and Dolby Atmos immersive sound.The Director’s Room for intimate, private screenings and curated programming, which can be rented for events such as sports game watches, birthdays and corporate events. It features comfortable rockers with full dine-in service at every seat.A full lobby bar and home to MyPi Pizzas – handmade, fresh-to-order personal pizzas served to your seats. The from scratch dough and original recipes make these pizzas a favorite at all Paragon locations.

Paragon Deerfield kicks off Memorial Day weekend with some great films and provides early access events for their guests for a variety of films this summer:

Attend a special early access Fan Event at 2 pm ET on Thursday, May 22nd for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning only in IMAXBuy tickets for an early access screening of Ballerina (June 4 – the next film in the John Wick franchise) and the highly anticipated, live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon (debuting June 11)Tickets on sale now for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Lilos & Stitch, Karate Kid: Legends, Ballerina, How To Train Your Dragon, and many more summer blockbuster titles

“We are so excited to bring the movies back to Deerfield,” said Michael Wilson (co-CEO of Paragon Theaters). “Paragon is the future of entertainment. Next-level technology, bigger thrills, and an experience you won’t believe—only found at our theater. Couple all our amenities like large format screens and dine-in service, with an IMAX, and our guests will experience the finest moviegoing experience in all of South Florida.”

For more information about Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX, as well as showtimes, pricing and ticket availability, please visit www.paragontheaters.com. Get your tickets now for all the summer blockbuster films!

About Paragon Theaters

Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, former executives at Muvico Theaters. Paragon Theaters is passionate about its customer experience and focuses on innovation in amenities and enhanced service. Paragon’s ground-breaking concepts such as Lux Box Dine-In Service and Axis15 Extreme tilted screens are featured in every Paragon location and are just a few examples of the company’s unique offerings. Guests can experience the most optimal way to see a movie in Paragon’s Axis15 Extreme auditoriums – featuring a 15-degree tilted screen complete with 4k Laser Projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Couple that with Paragon’s patented Lux Box Dine-In Service seats, where guests can order menu items from the kitchen and full bar by simply scanning a QR code at their own private tables, moviegoing will never be the same. In addition, at Paragon’s newest location, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, guests can also opt to see a film in the surrounding area’s newest IMAX auditorium. Customized just for Paragon, this IMAX with Laser auditorium features Lux Box Dine-In Service as well as other new seating concepts, along with more pristine audio and projection than ever before. The guest experience is further rewarded with Paragon’s acclaimed Diamond Rewards loyalty program, where members earn rewards faster and more frequently than most competitor programs. In addition to movie theaters, Paragon operates a unique bar and restaurant concept called The Agency Bar & Social, at the Fenton location in Cary, NC where guests indulge in a full menu of handcrafted eats and drinks local to the area, along with an extensive selection of beers and wine to compliment guests’ visits to the theater. Paragon Theaters currently operates five locations – four in Florida and one in North Carolina, and it is currently positioned to double the size of the company in 2025, including a location currently under construction in Falls Church, VA (opening Summer of 2025). Paragon Theaters is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fl.

Visit www.paragontheaters.com for showtimes, tickets and more.

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Jared Comess, Paragon Theaters, 1 3054097948, jared.comess@paragontheaters.com, www.paragontheaters.com

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