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The United States Department of Justice and the Mississippi Attorney General move to prevent needed water rate relief to 40,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi

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7 months ago

June 15, 2024

Actions by the US Department of Justice will delay or potentially eliminate the ability to provide water rate relief to the estimated 15,000 households served by JXN Water which currently receive SNAP benefits.

JACKSON, Miss., June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The US Department of Justice (US DOJ) and the Mississippi Attorney General filed notices of appeal from the order issued by US Federal District Judge Henry T. Wingate’s on April 16, 2024, directing the United States and the State of Mississippi to confidentially disclose Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) information to the Interim Third-Party Manager (ITPM).

The SNAP data is needed by the ITPM to identify customers that are eligible to be included in the new SNAP Customer Classification implemented with the new rate structure effective on February 1, 2024. The rate for customers in the SNAP Customer Classification includes a reduced availability fee, ensuring water and sewer bills can be paid by all. It will also allow the ITPM to avoid spending significant amounts of ratepayer money seeking to collect bills which these customers are simply unable to pay.

Judge Wingate’s order found the rate structure associated with the ITPM’s SNAP Customer Classification satisfied the criteria under federal statute for the confidential release of the SNAP recipients’ names and addresses so that they could be categorically placed in the SNAP Customer Classification without the need for extensive administrative efforts on the part of the ITPM and without requiring customers endure an additional burdensome application process to be appropriately included in the SNAP Customer Classification.

For reasons we simply don’t understand, the US Department of Justice disagrees that the ITPM’s rate schedule constitutes a federal assistance program under the SNAP statute and, accordingly, object to the State of Mississippi giving the ITPM the list (to be used in strict confidence).

The US Department of Justice has doubled down by threatening to withdraw SNAP benefits for the entire state if the State complies with Judge Wingate’s order. That threat has forced the Mississippi Attorney General to also appeal Judge Wingate’s order. The ITPM is an officer of Judge Wingate’s court, and his January 2024 rate schedule (including the SNAP Customer Classification rate schedule) easily qualifies as a federal assistance program. There is no good reason that DOJ can’t acquiesce and allow the State to share the list with the ITPM.

“While we would have preferred that Mississippi’s Attorney General not appeal Judge Wingate’s order, we recognize that the US DOJ has put them between a rock and a hard place given their threat to punish all SNAP recipients in Mississippi if the State gives the ITPM the Jackson area SNAP list,” said ITPM Ted Henifin.

These actions by the US Department of Justice will delay or potentially eliminate the ability to provide water rate relief to the estimated 15,000 households served by JXN Water which currently receive SNAP benefits. Under the ITPM’s rate structure, SNAP recipients would save $30 per month and save the ITPM untold collection costs.

The DOJ’s misguided opposition to the confidential use of SNAP recipient’s names and addresses to provide significant water rate assistance is inexplicable and disheartening given the economic challenges the beneficiaries face (Mississippi has the lowest per capita income in the nation and this rate relief is for residents of the City of Jackson, a community with a minority population of over 80 percent).

DOJ’s ill-advised and unnecessary opposition is particularly troubling given the water-related suffering these residents have endured for years.

ABOUT JXN WATER

Committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water and collecting and cleaning wastewater before it returns to our local waterways, JXN Water is the Mississippi corporation led by an Interim Third-Party Manager to achieve the objectives of the federal stipulated orders that re-establish the entire water system.

Media Contact

Ameerah Palacios, JXN Water, 1 5022435803, ameerah.palacios@hdrinc.com, www.JXNwater.com

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RADCOM to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on February 12, 2025

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33 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

Management to hold a conference call on the same day at 8:00 AM ET

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RADCOM Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDCM) announced today that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, which ended December 31, 2024, on Wednesday, 12, February 2025, before the opening of trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

RADCOM’s management will hold an interactive conference call on the same day at 8:00 AM Eastern Time (3:00 PM Israel Standard Time) to discuss the results and answer participants’ questions.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available at https://Veidan.activetrail.biz/radcomq4-2024. The webcast will be archived for 90 days following the live presentation.

To join the interactive call, please call one of the following numbers approximately five minutes before the call is scheduled to begin:

From the US (toll-free): +1-866-652-8972
From other locations: +972-3-9180644

A conference call replay will be available the same day on the Company’s investor relations website, www.radcom.com/investor-relations.

For all investor inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations:
Miri Segal
MS-IR LLC
msegal@ms-ir.com

Company Contact:
Hadar Rahav
CFO
+972-77-7745062
hadar.rahav@radcom.com

About RADCOM

RADCOM (Nasdaq: RDCM) is the leading expert in 5G ready cloud-native, network intelligence solutions for telecom operators transitioning to 5G. RADCOM Network Intelligence consists of RADCOM Network Visibility, RADCOM Service Assurance, and RADCOM Network Insights. The RADCOM Network Intelligence suite offers intelligent, container-based, on-demand solutions to deliver network analysis from the RAN to the core for 5G assurance. Utilizing automated and dynamic solutions with smart minimal data collection and on-demand troubleshooting and cutting-edge techniques based on machine learning, these solutions work in harmony to provide operators with an understanding of the entire customer experience and allow them to troubleshoot network performance from a high to granular level while reducing storage costs and cloud resource utilization. For more information on how to RADCOMize your network today, please visit www.radcom.com, the content of which does not form a part of this press release.

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NJFX Welcomes Multinational Bank to Ecosystem Advancing Cloud and AI Connectivity

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33 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NJFX, the Tier 3 carrier-neutral cable landing station and colocation campus is thrilled to welcome another major multinational bank into its robust ecosystem. This new partnership underscores NJFX’s pivotal role in facilitating secure, efficient, and resilient network strategies for financial organizations.

The latest addition to the NJFX ecosystem represents a leading European financial institution with over 160 years of heritage and a presence spanning 65 countries. The bank’s expertise in Private Banking, Insurance, Global Banking and Investor Solutions, and International Retail, Mobility, and Leasing Services positions it as a critical player in the global economy. Leveraging NJFX’s unique infrastructure, the bank aims to enhance its private and public cloud connectivity and explore advanced AI applications, setting a benchmark for innovation and resilience.

NJFX’s Wall, New Jersey campus is the hub where leading global cloud operators interconnect with transatlantic subsea cables linking Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. By joining NJFX’s, the bank secures unprecedented access to diverse, carrier-neutral pathways, ensuring a “never down” approach to its global operations. NJFX’s ecosystem offers an unique connectivity model guaranteeing transparency and true diversity, aligning with the stringent requirements of the financial market.

“Our ecosystem has always been a cornerstone for industries requiring unparalleled network reliability and global reach,” said Gil Santaliz, Founder and CEO of NJFX. “Welcoming this esteemed financial institution further validates our vision to provide transformative infrastructure that supports not just today’s needs but also tomorrow’s advancements in AI and cloud technologies.”

The collaboration exemplifies NJFX’s commitment to serving the financial sector with cutting-edge connectivity solutions. As NJFX continues to expand its global footprint, this partnership highlights its role in bridging continents and fostering innovation.

About NJFX
NJFX owns and operates a Tier 3 Connectivity Hub offering data center, colocation, and CLS services in Wall, New Jersey. Hosting over 35 global and US operators providing direct transatlantic connectivity to Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. NJFX offers high and low-density colocation solutions with 24/7 support. NJFX provides a carrier-neutral marketplace to operators, content providers, enterprise, financial, and government entities who need network reliability, security, and scalability. The NJFX facility enables diverse connectivity options and ensures cost efficiency by offering direct interconnection without recurring cross-connect fees.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Emily Newman – Director of Marketing
emily@njfx.net

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GSV Announces the 2025 GSV Cup 50

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33 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

CHICAGO and NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The GSV Cup, presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and GSV Ventures, is proud to unveil the 50 most innovative digital learning and workforce skills startups that are poised to revolutionize “PreK to Gray” learning in 2025 and beyond.

The world’s most innovative digital learning and workforce skills startups.

With the most nominations in GSV Cup history, 1,900+ nominations were evaluated using GSV’s “Five P’s” framework—People, Product, Potential, Predictability, and Purpose—to select the top 50 pre-seed and seed-stage startups advancing innovation across early childhood, K-12, higher education, workforce learning, and adult consumer learning.

“Startups are the lifeblood of the ASU+GSV community,” said Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner of GSV Ventures and Co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit. “The GSV Cup 50 are the brightest stars of tomorrow, enabling Learning at the Speed of Light for educators, workforce leaders, and learners everywhere. We’re proud to recognize these early-stage innovators as they revolutionize learning in the age of AI.”

The 2025 GSV Cup 50 are Amigo, Atypical AI, Avoca, Axio AI, Bloom App, Boddle, BrightBee, Brisk Teaching, Careerflow.ai, Cerebry, Class Companion, Coconote, Doowii, Ed Machina, Eddi, Ednition, Emversity, Fizz, Flint, Gizmo, Glasp, GrowthSchool, Heeyo, Hoogly, Kollegio, Lightscreen Ai, Ludenso, Lyssn, Masters’ Union, Mentava, Mesa School, mytalents.ai, OutSmart College, Paloma, Praxis AI, Puzzicle, Quizard AI, SchoolAI, Schoolytics, SigIQ, Sizzle AI, Skillfully, Snorkl, Solvely.ai, Stimuler, TAP, Toko, Unriddle, Upsmith, and Woolf.

Of the 50, 78% are US-based, with additional representation from India, Singapore, Norway, Austria, and Australia. The GSV Cup 50 will showcase their innovations at the 16th Annual ASU+GSV Summit, April 6-9, in San Diego, CA.

Learn more here.

ABOUT ASU+GSV
Founded in 2011, GSV is a global platform driving education and workforce skills innovation. We believe ALL people deserve equal access to the future and that scaled innovations in “PreK to Gray” learning and skills are crucial to achieving this goal. The GSV platform includes the ASU+GSV Summit, hosted annually in San Diego with 7,000+ attendees; the third annual India-based ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit; and The AI Show @ ASU+GSV, an immersive exploration of the AI Revolution in education, which welcomed 10,000+ attendees in 2024. GSV Ventures, founded in 2015, is a multi-stage venture fund investing in the most transformational companies across the global “PreK to Gray” landscape.

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