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Huawei Champions the Singapore Land Authority’s OneMap GPT Challenge

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The world’s first interactive itinerary planner demonstrates the boundless potential unlocked by the synergistic integration of artificial intelligence and geospatial mapping visualisation across industries

SINGAPORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei, a global information and communication technology (ICT) leader, announced that its prototype ‘An Inter-generational Itinerary Planner/Property Finder’, was one of the two winners at the Singapore Land Authority (SLA)’s OneMap GPT Challenge out of 41 entries, comprising companies, academia and individual participants. The prototype was unveiled by SLA, the national geospatial and mapping agency at the Geo Connect Asia 2024.

The inaugural OneMap GPT Challenge was launched by SLA in October 2023 with the support of the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) through the Open Innovation Platform (OIP). The goal is to explore ways to incorporate AI technologies for innovative solutions on OneMap, the authoritative map of Singapore, extending the benefits of geospatial to a wider community.

The winning prototype Huawei’s OneMap GPT developed by Applied Intelligence Centre of Excellence of Huawei International on Huawei Cloud, is conceivably the first application in the world that integrates geospatial and generative AI technologies with public (OneMap) and private sector data to develop an interactive inter-generational itinerary planner for residents to plan their daily activities or seek responses that can guide lifestyle decisions including consumer purchases.

By integrating different types of data, such as property information (e.g. EdgeProp, ERA, PropNex), government information (e.g. OneMap Open datasets, Housing Development Board (HDB) housing policies, National Environmental Agency (NEA) weather information), mobility(e.g. SBS Transit, BlueSG, GetGo, AnyWheel), retail (e.g. Sheng Shiong, UOB TMRW) and lifestyle (e.g. National Library Board(NLB), Sentosa Development Corporation TMRW ) datasets, the prototype can be extended to support different types of user queries, for example it could assist in planning a day itinerary for property viewings based on specific user preferences, and recommending suitable properties for families to reside near their parents.

“We are pleased to be part of this challenge and grateful for the opportunity,” said Dr Ashley Fernandez, Chief Data and AI Officer at Huawei International. “One of the underlying complexities in bridging geospatial use cases and GPT AI models goes back to data. Geospatial data by design comprises of various formats, along with its dynamic and ever-changing representation of our world in time and space. It’s always exciting to reimagine the entire data and GPT stack through our extensive R&D experience, reengineering and innovating new solutions to old problems.”

Mr Maxi Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei International said, “Geospatial powered solutions form the foundation of Singapore’s smart nation initiative and play an increasingly vital role in solving real world challenges. Huawei is delighted to have the opportunity to offer our latest innovations. By leveraging synergies between geospatial and generative AI, we hope to fully unleash the true potential and opportunities of data with technologies.”

“Moving forward, we will partner with SLA and further develop this prototype. Beyond this collaboration, we are committed to joining hands with more public agencies in Singapore to build up capabilities from knowledge transfer to value creation for local community and social good, for a more inclusive and sustainable Singapore together.”

About Huawei

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will work towards ubiquitous connectivity and inclusive network access, laying the foundation for an intelligent world; provide diversified computing power where you need it, when you need it, to bring cloud and intelligence to all four corners of the earth; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; and redefine user experience with AI, making it smarter and more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, on the go, in the office, having fun, or working out.

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CoolIT Welcomes Jason Waxman as CEO

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CALGARY, AB, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CoolIT Systems (“CoolIT” or the “Company”), the world leader in AI and high-performance computing liquid cooling systems, today announced the appointment of Jason Waxman as CEO, effective immediately. CoolIT COO Patrick McGinn will also expand his role and become President and COO of the Company.

Waxman brings over two decades of experience driving innovation, growth, and operational excellence in the data center industry following his 20+ year tenure at Intel Corporation. He joins CoolIT from Fluke Corporation, the world leader in compact professional test and measurement tools, which he led for three years as President. Waxman was also a founding board member of the Open Compute Project, a collaborative community focused on redesigning hardware technology to efficiently support the growing demands on compute infrastructure. 

“I’m honored to join the talented CoolIT team at such a pivotal moment, as the company’s technology plays an increasingly critical role in facilitating sustainable data center growth and enabling the global expansion of AI platforms,” said Waxman. “I believe that CoolIT’s strong history of innovation will serve as a great foundation for future growth, and I am excited to help take this company to new heights.”

Patrick McGinn has been with CoolIT for over 13 years in various leadership roles across product strategy and business operations. In his new role as President and COO, he will work closely with Jason to shape the direction of the company.

“CoolIT is at the forefront of enabling sustainable, high-performance computing, and Jason’s experience and vision will help us lead the next wave of data center innovation,” said Patrick McGinn. “I look forward to working with Jason and the entire CoolIT team as we continue to scale globally, deepen our industry partnerships, and bring advanced direct liquid cooling solutions to more customers worldwide.”

CoolIT’s end-to-end direct liquid cooling products are essential to operating current and future generations of AI data centers. The company’s investments in manufacturing support the rapid build-out of production capacity to support the world’s top AI cloud service providers and leading semiconductor and server manufacturers.

“Jason is deeply committed to CoolIT’s longstanding mission of serving as a trusted, innovative partner to its customers across the rapidly growing global data center market, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the team,” said Kyle Matter, Chairman of CoolIT’s Board of Directors and Head of KKR’s Global Impact team in North America. “Jason’s background in industrial technology and data center innovation will be incredibly valuable as CoolIT enters its next chapter.”

About CoolIT Systems 

CoolIT Systems specializes in scalable liquid cooling solutions for the world’s most demanding computing environments. A 24-year pioneer in microprocessor liquid cooling systems, CoolIT’s technology cools over 5 million GPUs and CPUs globally.

CoolIT partners with global processor and server design leaders to develop the most efficient and reliable liquid cooling solutions for their leading-edge products.

Through its modular direct liquid cooling (DLC) technology, CoolIT enables dramatic increases in rack densities, component performance and power efficiencies. Together, CoolIT and its partners are leading the way for the widespread adoption of accelerated and advanced computing. 

For more information about CoolIT Systems and its technology, visit https://www.coolitsystems.com/ and follow @CoolIT Systems on LinkedIn.  

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Reins announces partnership with CEO Warrior

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Now a preferred partner, the leading provider of alternative equity solutions will introduce its innovative employee incentives to CEO Warrior’s vast network of skilled trades businesses

LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reins, a pioneering technology firm dedicated to empowering privately owned businesses through alternative equity solutions, announces a new agreement with CEO Warrior, a nationally recognized business development, training and implementation organization for the home service business industry.

With the new agreement in place, Reins will be a preferred partner for businesses that leverage CEO Warrior’s expansive network of resources—positioning them to be the top provider of employee incentive programs for skilled trade companies across the country.

“CEO Warrior teaches home service business owners how to achieve scalable growth—and a big part of that is incentivizing the retention of key employees and top talent,” said Chris Buttenham, co-founder of Reins. “Reins’ alternative equity solutions are well-suited to this task, and we’re pleased to work with CEO Warrior to expand adoption of those solutions throughout the skilled trades.”

With innovative solutions like the Modern Agreement for Rewards and Equity (MARE) program, Reins provides small business owners with unique options to incentive employee longevity and performance, providing a sense of “skin in the game” through long term phantom stock offerings. Phantom stock allows business owners to provide their employees with the benefits of ownership without the headaches of traditional equity ownership.

“Our agreement with Reins confirms our commitment to helping home service companies grow through cutting-edge solutions,” said Caroline Moriarty, Director of Business Development at CEO Warrior. “We encourage our clients to consider all the options for keeping their best employees on board, including these forward-thinking approaches to equity.”

For more information about Reins, visit https://www.myreins.com.

About Reins
Reins is an innovative platform that empowers privately-owned businesses to retain key employees effectively by offering owner-like benefits that incentivize employees to contribute to the long-term success of the business. Founded in 2023, Reins’ mission is to help independent businesses remain productive and growing. Reins’ proprietary solution, the Modern Agreement for Rewards and Equity (MARE) program was built by attorneys and is customizable to meet each business owner’s needs. Every plan is legally binding and stored safely in the Reins software for compliance. Using the MARE program, business owners can create and execute a tailored program within minutes. For more information about Reins and the MARE program, please visit https://myreins.com/.

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Ripley PR
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Tacoma home service experts: Scheduling air conditioning maintenance should top spring home checklist

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Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians warn that skipping annual checkups can result in higher energy costs and more breakdowns in the heat of summer

TACOMA, Wash., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With warmer temperatures on the horizon, Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians, a top-rated home services provider founded in 2013, urges homeowners to schedule their air conditioning unit’s annual maintenance inspection for improved efficiency and to prevent unexpected breakdowns.

“Spring is the best time to schedule your air conditioning system checkup before the days get too hot,” said Richard Hart, co-owner of Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians. “You also may discover that you need to get a part or have something fixed. By having a check-up in the spring, you won’t have to suffer in the summer heat until your A/C unit is repaired.”

Hart said that having preventative maintenance once a year also saves homeowners money on their summer cooling bills.

“A well-maintained A/C unit runs more efficiently, which leads to lower energy consumption,” he said. “With electricity rates going up by as much as 20% in many parts of the country, anything you can do to keep costs down is important.”

Hart said an annual checkup can also:

Extend the lifespan of the air conditioning unitImprove the home’s indoor air qualityHelp maintain the manufacturer’s warranty

“Having a tune-up performed on your A/C unit should be added to a homeowner’s spring projects checklist,” Hart said. “While you’re doing your spring cleaning and sprucing up your yard, you should also make sure your A/C is ready for the hot summer ahead.”

For more information about Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians, visit www.hartsservices.com or call (253) 470-8766. To read more about the benefits of having annual air conditioning maintenance, read our blog here: https://hartsservices.com/blog/spring-cleaning-ac-maintenance/.

About Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians
Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians was founded in Tacoma in 2013 by co-owners Richard Hart and Dan Hartsough. Home of the Forever Warranty, Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians offers residential plumbing, HVAC and electrical solutions and has a 4.9/5 rating on Google. Guided by its motto, We Care More, the company is committed to incorporating a caring attitude into every aspect of the business. Harts Plumbers, Electricians & HVAC Technicians earned the Silver Award for Electrical Service in the 2023 Best of the PNW and was named to the Inc. 5000 in 2024. For more information, call (253) 470-8766 or visit www.hartsservices.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
865-977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com

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