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Scientific Systems Announces New U.S. Army Contract to Upgrade Revolutionary Unexploded Ordnance Detection Software

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WOBURN, Mass., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Scientific Systems, an industry leader in developing trusted AI for defense applications, today announced a new contract with the United States Army’s Humanitarian Demining Research and Development (HD R&D) Program to upgrade its revolutionary Buried Object Reporting and Identification System (BORIS). BORIS is an advanced software tool for non-military humanitarian clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and range remediation that provides multi-modality, platform-agnostic data processing and visualization for unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection and localization. BORIS was developed under contracts from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Humanitarian Demining Research and Development Program.

“In the wake of conflicts, the remnants of war including undetonated bombs and other explosives have triggered humanitarian crises by blocking access to aid, preventing families from returning home and killing innocent civilians. Clearing former battlefields of explosives has long been dangerous and painstaking work, but game changing new technology is helping to make this process more effective, efficient, and safer. For over a decade, our BORIS software has played its part in this effort by providing governments and humanitarian organizations with a powerful tool to remove unexploded ordnance and help people across the globe rebuild their lives after the battle has ended.” said Kunal Mehra, President of Scientific Systems. “We are proud to continue our work with the United States Army to upgrade BORIS to help address a new generation of unexploded threats on the battlefield and in the aftermath of conflicts.”

BORIS has been in field use for more than ten years by various non-military humanitarian mine action organizations in countries including Cambodia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, and Ukraine. Additionally, BORIS has been used during range remediation in areas where munitions, explosives, and other ordnance were developed, tested, and evaluated. In conjunction with different detector platforms, BORIS has successfully located thousands of pieces of unexploded ordnance covering millions of square meters of land.

BORIS has a streamlined workflow that enables operators to load data from various sensor platforms and obtain “dig sheets” of prioritized lists of UXO locations for UXO clearing. The BORIS integrated graphical user interface (GUI) facilitates interfacing with different sensor platforms and is designed to support the needs of operators and field supervisors of different skill levels. The BORIS GUI allows users to visualize raw and processed sensor data for quality inspection. Furthermore, experienced users can choose to explore the underlying data processing and customize the parameters for specific field requirements or operational environments. The internal BORIS data processing algorithm provides the automatic target recognition (ATR) capability. It is capable of fusing data from multiple sensor modalities and identifying distinct patterns of UXO signal. The built-in ATR improves detection sensitivity to UXOs while mitigating false alarms, accelerating the speed of area clearing and allowing lightly trained operators to use the system effectively.

About Scientific Systems Company, Inc.

Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) focuses on the creation of Autonomy and AI/ML-enabled capabilities to command, control, communicate with, and manage composable collections of intelligent agents, smart sensors, and autonomous platforms across the domains of space, air, land, and sea. Founded in 1990, Scientific Systems invents disruptive technologies, develops revolutionary solutions, and builds trusted products for our customers’ most challenging missions. To learn more, visit ssci.com

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Stagwell (STGW) Appoints Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer for Asia Pacific

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A catalyst for growth and innovation, Chan brings decades of cross-market expertise to power Stagwell’s next phase of growth in APAC

SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, today announced the appointment of Connie Chan as Chief Growth Officer, Asia Pacific, effective July 2025. Based in Singapore, Chan will be responsible for leading Stagwell’s growth strategy and operations across APAC markets, with a focus on accelerating transformation, scaling integrated capabilities, and deepening relationships in local markets.

This appointment builds on Stagwell’s growth momentum across APAC on the heels of acquiring ADK GLOBAL earlier this year. Stagwell APAC now encompasses 2,500 employees across 34 APAC offices.

Chan will report to Ryan Linder, EVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer. “As the global marketing landscape continues to shift, Asia Pacific stands out as a region of extraordinary opportunity. Connie’s leadership will be instrumental as we build a network that not only responds to the complexity of today, but sets the pace for what’s next,” said Linder.

“Connie doesn’t just drive growth. She builds momentum that breaks the sound barrier,” said Randy Duax, Stagwell’s Managing Director, Asia Pacific. “We’ve spent the last three years building the kind of platform the holding companies said couldn’t be done—media, creative, strategy and PR moving as one, built for speed, wired for scale. Connie isn’t here to learn the playbook. She’s here to call the next play.”

Chan brings a track record of transformative leadership spanning decades in media, marketing, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as CEO of OMD China, where she oversaw the agency’s operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, with a focus on driving growth and creativity, and inspiring teams with a strong focus on culture. Prior to that, Chan held leadership roles at WPP, including Executive Director of the Government & Public Sector Practice in Singapore, and Chief Client Officer for APAC at MEC (now Wavemaker), focusing on strategic client partnerships.

Upon her appointment, Chan reflected, “I’ve always believed in the power of strategic clarity and bold ideas. At Stagwell, we have the talent, the ambition, and the platform to build work that matters – and impact that endures.”

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Stagwell is the challenger holding company built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 45+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for our clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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Das Marketing Shares Concerns Over Corporate Service Experience in Singapore

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Das Marketing International reports serious issues with a Singapore service provider, urging businesses to exercise due diligence and know their legal rights.

SINGAPORE, May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Das Marketing International Group Pte. Ltd. would like to share important information about its experience with an external corporate secretarial provider in Singapore – Investbanq Corporate Services Pte. Ltd.

During our cooperation, we encountered a number of serious operational and management issues that significantly impacted our business, including:

Refusal to carry out key corporate transactions, which caused significant delays in our business, instead requested for unreasonable compliance inquiry including source of fund of the transactions.

Requesting excessive and confidential information and documentation, without clear justification, including reason for transactions, original agreements, source of capital and tax information.

Refusal to arrange a meeting with a compliance specialist despite verbal requests and demands for direct interaction on regulatory matters.

Demanding unreasonably high budget of USD 20k for legal counsel despite low risk situations.

Refusal to perform actions despite clear instructions given as a client.

Overall a horrible client experience.

Fortunately, the current Singapore legislation allowed us to promptly change the nominee director and corporate secretary, restoring control over the management of the company without the involvement of the previous provider.

We strongly recommend that companies operating in Singapore carefully select corporate service providers, enter into written contracts in a timely manner and be well aware of their rights under the Companies Act and other regulations.

Das Marketing International Group Pte. Ltd. remains committed to the principles of transparency, professionalism and strict compliance with Singapore laws.

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Director, Das Marketing International Pte. Ltd., 1 3152803039, shgdasm@proton.me

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Club Offers Released on May 18, 2025

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NEW YORK, May 18, 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 U.S.:

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Escape to Cancun and spend 5 nights at an all-inclusive resort with direct beach access (flights included). Club Members save 56% when compared to what everyone else pays.$99—HOTEL STAYS NATIONWIDE WITH NO RESORT FEES
We’ve negotiated savings of up to 75% off regular rates at 10 well-reviewed hotels in major cities across the country, including Boston, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco. Even better, all resort fees are waived.$1999—ALL-INCLUSIVE MALDIVES OVERWATER VILLA FOR 2
Enjoy ocean views while relaxing in your 5-star overwater villa for 5 nights. All meals and drinks are included.$299—NORTHERN LIGHTS TRIP WITH FLIGHTS
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Spend $75 and get a $150 gift card valid for treatments at hundreds of spas nationwide. You won’t find this offer anywhere else.

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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Paige Cram – Los Angeles
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pcram@travelzoo.com

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