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SUMMER GIVING: MACY’S AND READING IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF) RAISE MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN JULY CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S LITERACY

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Funds raised will support RIF’s programmatic work focused on social and emotional learning and providing book choice and access to children in our nation’s most at-risk communities as RIF and Macy’s partner together to close the literacy gap

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing a multi-decade partnership, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Macy’s have successfully raised more than $1 Million in their latest campaign to support children’s literacy in communities nationwide. The funds, raised by Macy’s shoppers as part of a monthlong in-store round-up and online donation campaign, will be used to provide books and other reading resources to children around the country in under-resourced communities, aiming to empower youth and inspire brighter futures through literacy.

Earlier this year, RIF and Macy’s re-launched their online Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Center and funds raised will help RIF to continue to focus on the SEL Center with a deeper inventory of book recommendations as well as enhancements to the breadth and depth of RIF provided print and digital reading resources. Funds will also support RIF’s annual Rally to Read 100 six-month reading engagement initiative which provides free author read-alouds and activities to motivate and engage young readers.

Additionally, critical funds raised during the campaign will further enable RIF to bolster their Race, Equity, and Inclusion work, of which Macy’s is a founding member, to supply diverse and reflective books and reading resources to children in communities across the nation with the largest literacy gap along racial lines. 

As of the company’s social purpose platform, Mission Every One, Macy’s celebrates 21 years of partnership with RIF, the nation’s leading children’s literacy organization. This enduring partnership has helped inspire reading joy in students nationwide, contributing more than $46 million and facilitating over 16 million books distributed, as well as the creation of more than 30,000 supplemental literacy resources and tools offered free to all children on RIF’s book resource website at www.RIF.org/Literacy-Central. This shared effort advances children’s literacy across the country, providing essential reading material and support for young readers to thrive and set themselves up for success.

“The ability to read forms the bedrock of all education, opening doors to knowledge and endless opportunity. RIF is honored to celebrate 21 years of partnership and collaboration with Macy’s, an organization that embodies the spirit of social responsibility while sharing our dedication to addressing the critical literacy challenges facing our nation’s youth,” said RIF President & CEO, Alicia Levi. “Thanks to Macy’s unwavering support, RIF is enabled to provide crucial literacy resources to communities nationwide as we strive to narrow the literacy gap by ensuring that every child has the chance to grow and realize their own potential through reading.”

“Through our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, we are committed to empowering our future leaders of tomorrow to help create a brighter future for our customers, colleagues and communities we serve,” said Sam Di Scipio, Macy’s, Inc. senior director, social impact. “For more than two decades, our partnership with Reading Is Fundamental has helped raise more than $46 million and provide access to more than 16 million critical resources to parents and educators, and diverse books and supplies to schools and communities nationwide. We are thrilled to continue this longstanding partnership to inspire a lifelong love of reading and help further close the literacy gap.”

In a true demonstration of both organizations’ shared emphasis on commitment to local literacy initiatives, RIF assisted community reading events from coast to coast, supporting read-alouds and other reading fun in locales nationwide. Throughout the month, thirteen Macy’s locations were visited by RIF staff to express gratitude and discuss the shared mission of closing the youth literacy gap in the United States, highlighting the partnership’s significant impact throughout the decades of working together.

About Reading Is Fundamental 

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is committed to creating a nation of lifelong readers by inspiring the joy of reading among all children, putting them on the path to becoming skilled readers. We provide free, high-quality content to engage children, educators, families, and literacy advocates in the solution to the U.S. literacy crisis—so that every child has the fundamentals for success. As the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, RIF has provided nearly 430 million books and reading resources to nearly 190 million children since 1966, impacting generations of children. Explore our results and learn more about partnering with us at www.RIF.org.

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Huawei Launches All-New Xinghe Intelligent Campus with Full Upgrades, Maximizing Enterprises’ Intelligent Productivity

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, the Xinghe Intelligent Campus session was successfully held, attracting more than 200 industry pioneers, experts, and scholars from around the world to explore campus network trends and technological innovations. Also at the event, Huawei unveiled its all-new Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution that stands out for full upgrades to wireless, application, and operations & maintenance (O&M) experience.

Shawn Zhao, President of the Campus Network Domain, Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, said, “As video conferencing, AI terminals, and AI applications become more widespread, the campus network access density has increased threefold, and the demand for bandwidth has grown tenfold. In this case, users place new requirements on the assurance for AI applications and audio/video services while expecting more intelligent O&M.”

To meet these needs, Huawei launched its all-new Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution with full upgrades. Specifically, this solution upgrades wireless experience in performance, roaming, and IoT convergence. It also leverages X-Scheduler (an experience scheduling engine) to upgrade application experience, while drawing on AI-assisted decision-making and a tidal prediction algorithm to upgrade O&M experience. These help customers build an industry-leading digital infrastructure and facilitate the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises.

In addition, the solution provides end-to-end security assurance. On the wireless side, the innovative Wi-Fi Shield technology radically prevents packet eavesdropping on the air interface. On the wired side, the full-link MACsec capabilities from switches to APs ensure secure campus network data transmission since the very beginning.

Also at the session, leading analyst firms, customers, and partners in various industries shared their unique insights, best practices, and successful cases. Key speakers include Sian Morgan, Research Director of Dell’Oro Group; Dr. Haitham S. Hamsa, Professor of Information Technology, Cairo University; Shang Qun, Assistant to the Director of the Computing Center, Peking University; Sun Pan, Director of Infrastructure Operations Dept, System Digitalization Dept, FAW Group; Connee Zhang, CEO of CypressTel. Their valuable practices will provide a unique reference for the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises across industries.

Looking ahead, Huawei believes that the Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution will become the preferred choice for global enterprises’ digital and intelligent transformation to reap more benefits.

For more information about Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution, visit https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/enterprise-network/campus-network.

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Duplicate File Finder from Nektony goes global: Now available in six languages

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Nektony proudly announces the release of Duplicate File Finder version 8, featuring six additional languages and the highly anticipated Dark Mode.

ODESA, Ukraine , Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nektony is excited to unveil Duplicate File Finder version 8, a powerful tool designed to help users efficiently find and remove duplicate files on their Macs, freeing up valuable disk space and improving system performance.

With the latest update, Duplicate File Finder is now accessible to an even broader audience, thanks to its new multilingual support. In addition to localization, version 8 introduces Dark Mode.

With the latest update, Duplicate File Finder is now accessible to an even broader audience, thanks to its new multilingual support:

FrenchItalianUkrainianRussianChineseGermanSpanish

The addition of these languages ensures that users around the world can navigate and utilize the app in their native language, making the process of cleaning up duplicate files even more intuitive and user-friendly.

In addition to localization, version 8 introduces Dark Mode, allowing users to switch to a darker interface that’s easier on the eyes, especially in low-light environments. Dark Mode not only enhances visual comfort but also provides a modern and stylish look to the app, aligning with macOS’s native Dark Mode functionality.

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Accurate byte-to-byte resultsFinding all types of duplicate filesSupport of any drive type, Photos, and Music librariesThe Auto Select feature to quickly select all duplicatesFinding similar photos and musicComparing and merging foldersCleaning up duplicates from similar foldersChecking two files to see whether they are duplicates

Availability:

Duplicate File Finder v.8 is available for download from the Mac App Store. It is compatible with macOS 10.13 or later and requires a 64-bit processor. The app is free to use for finding duplicate files, while advanced features are available through an in-app purchase of $14.95.

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App Name: Duplicate File FinderSystem Requirements: macOS 10.13 – 15, 64-bit processorPrice: Free, with advanced features for $14.95

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About Nektony:

Nektony is a trusted developer of Mac optimization software tools with over 10 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers worldwide. Nektony’s products include MacCleaner Pro, App Cleaner & Uninstaller, Disk Space Analyzer, and more. The company’s mission is to help users get the most out of their Macs by providing simple, effective, and affordable solutions.

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2024 World Manufacturing Convention Showcases Next-Gen Technologies

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HEFEI, China, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As technology and innovation converge, a grand feast celebrating the manufacturing industry is commencing. On September 20, the 2024 World Manufacturing Convention opened its doors at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hefei, Anhui Province. As a premier event in the manufacturing sector, this convention has brought together top global enterprises, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge concepts to present a feast of technology and innovation to the attendees.

In the Smart Robotics Zone, a variety of robots are busy showcasing their diverse capabilities. The latest unveiling at Jianghuai Advance Technology Center, the ‘Qijiang No.2’ humanoid robot, standing at 1.8 meters tall and weighing 60 kilograms, with 38 degrees of freedom throughout its body. It can not only perform basic human limb movements but also execute delicate tasks like folding clothes, opening bottles, pouring water, and washing dishes with ease. Moreover, it can navigate rough terrains, resembling an intelligent steel companion, sparking anticipation for the future of automation and intelligence in the manufacturing industry.

In the 3D Printing Zone, exquisite exhibits leave spectators in awe. From intricate mechanical components to lifelike artworks, 3D printing technology, with its precise replication and rapid prototyping capabilities, has brought revolutionary changes to the manufacturing industry. Inside the zone, staff are busy calibrating equipment, preparing for a spectacular 3D printing showcase. Meanwhile, the third-generation locally developed 72-qubit superconducting quantum computer, “Origin Wukong,” from the Hefei High-tech Zone, is capturing significant interest. This quantum computer, with over 80% domestic components from hardware to quantum chips, operating systems, and application software, boasts unimaginable computing power, paving new paths for future research, finance, and numerous other fields, shining brightly as a rising star in the quantum technology realm.

Green energy and environmental protection technologies are also significant highlights of this convention. The Green Manufacturing Zone showcases a wide array of energy-saving and eco-friendly equipment and renewable energy products. The application of these technologies not only reduces energy consumption and emissions in manufacturing but also provides robust support for sustainable development.

Furthermore, the convention features multiple zones such as Precision Manufacturing and Intelligent Manufacturing, comprehensively displaying the latest achievements and future trends in the manufacturing industry. Exhibitors have expressed their intentions to leverage this platform to showcase their capabilities, seek collaboration opportunities, and collectively drive high-quality development in manufacturing.

The 2024 World Manufacturing Convention is not just a feast of technology and innovation but also a platform for exchange and cooperation. Here, top leaders in the global manufacturing sector will convene to discuss the future trajectories and pathways of manufacturing. It is believed that in the near future, these cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts will lead the manufacturing industry towards an even brighter future.

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