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EPA Awards ICF $75 Million Environmental Support BPA

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RESTON, Va., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water (OW) recently awarded a single-award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) to provide environmental, economic, regulatory and evaluation services to the agency’s critical water programs. The recompete BPA has a ceiling value of $75 million and a term of five years, including a one-year base and four one-year option periods. 

ICF’s economists and environmental assessors will study and quantify the environmental and health effects, benefits, costs and economic impacts of OW’s regulatory actions. In addition, the company will leverage cloud computing and data analytics to perform analyses more efficiently. 

Together this work will help reduce pollutants in U.S. waters, improve drinking water quality, reduce exposure to toxics and emerging contaminants in water, and more. 

“Since 2018, ICF has supported EPA’s water regulations to ensure they are scientifically sound, economically achievable, legally defensible and can withstand scrutiny,” said Jennifer Welham, ICF senior vice president for health, people and human services. “We look forward to continuing our support to OW as they evaluate their next round of regulatory actions to further improve the safety of our nation’s drinking water, watersheds and aquatic ecosystems.”

ICF provided regulatory support to EPA in developing the first-ever nationwide, legally enforceable drinking water standards to protect communities from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in their drinking water. The final rule was issued by the agency in April 2024.

For over 50 years, ICF’s environmental experts—economists, policy analysts, health and data scientists, researchers, statisticians and more—have worked with scientific and economic data to produce broad-based analyses that stand up to intense scrutiny and establish a solid foundation for developing evidence-based conclusions. A leader in data modernization, the company combines deep domain expertise with emerging technologies, advanced analytics and human-centered practices to deliver programs that accelerate mission outcomes and maximize impact.

Read more about ICF’s health, economic and financial analysis and risk assessment services.

About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses; and various risks and uncertainties related to health epidemics, pandemics, and similar outbreaks. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements that are included in the “Risk Factors” section of our securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.

Contact: Lauren Dyke, lauren.dyke@ICF.com, +1.571.373.5577

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DELTA ELECTRONICS’ ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRECISION COOLING TECHNOLOGY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT DATA CENTRE WORLD ASIA 2024

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Delta, a global leader in power management and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is set to showcase its state-of-the-art precision cooling technology at Data Centre World (DCW) Asia 2024, happening from October 9-10 at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Seamlessly blending infrastructure with design innovation, Delta will highlight its exemplary solutions at DCW 2024, including the Air-Assisted Liquid Cooling (AALC) system and the Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), both designed for efficient circuit separation in high-performance computing.

“Our commitment to boosting data center sustainability is reflected in our innovative energy storage solutions, which are integral to our next generation of data centers,” said Mr David Leal, Vice President of SEA Business, Delta. “By tackling power resilience and reliability head-on, we’re not only enhancing operational efficiency but also ensuring that our customizable solutions provide unmatched reliability and cooling measures, whether for retrofitting existing facilities or supporting scalable growth in new projects.”

As AI technology progresses, the demand for more powerful and efficient servers continues to grow. High-performance servers, with central processing units or graphics processing units as their most energy-intensive components, necessitate advanced cooling solutions to manage increasing energy consumption.

At DCW Asia 2024, Delta will present its AALC system designed for High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence workloads in data centers. The AALC offers a closed-loop liquid solution, eliminating the need for raised floors or facility piping, and delivers cooling density 2.5 times greater than air cooling with minimal power consumption (<3%). Additionally, Delta’s AALC includes customizable options to ensure reliability through redundant components and hot-swappable features, making it an ideal choice for data center retrofits and scalable growth.

Also on display will be the CDU, an essential component in liquid cooling systems that distributes coolant or water evenly throughout the system. Delta’s CDU elevates high-performance computing by efficiently separating facility and secondary circuits, with precise control of overflow, pressure, temperature, and coolant quality, while ensuring high reliability through a 10″ LCD monitoring screen, pump failure prediction, stainless steel piping, a 50-micron filter, redundant sensors, and water leakage detection, all designed to enhance operational reliability and minimize data center Power Usage Effectiveness.

Delta remains dedicated to developing smart, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern data centers. By collaborating with ecosystem partners, Delta continues to innovate and strengthen the market with energy-efficient products that not only optimize performance but also contribute to a greener future.

DCW 2024 is held at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from October 9-10 2024, and connects data center professionals, technologists, and business leaders with experts, solutions, and services to help accelerate digital transformation plans.

Learn more about Delta at DCW 2024 here.

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ABOUT DELTA ELECTRONICS INT’L (Singapore)

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Electronics, Inc.

ABOUT DELTA

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 13 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for three times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for seven consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com

 

 

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Desay SV Honored as Most Popular Employer Among Employees in Forbes China Best Employer Selection 2024

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HUIZHOU, China, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Desay SV (002920.SZ), a leading mobility technology company, has been named the Most Popular Employer Among Employees in the Forbes China 2024 Best Employer Selection, standing out among 500 companies.

Forbes China has gathered over 500 samples and more than 100,000 questionnaires to identify benchmark companies excelling in digital intelligence, ESG, and employee popularity. Employees were asked to anonymously rate their companies in categories such as employer image, organizational management, talent development, work environment, compensation and benefits, and digital intelligence. Ten companies were selected as the most popular employers among employees. Desay SV’s achievement in this selection highlights its dedication to creating a work environment that fosters talent and prioritizes inclusivity, safety, and equality.

Gao Dapeng, the chairman and president of Desay SV, offered a perspective on the essence of corporate excellence. “True distinction for a company lies not merely in its profit margins, but in its contributions towards the well-being of its employees, the vitality of the local community, and the advancement of society at large,” Gao stated. Highlighting the company’s dedication to human resources excellence, he further elaborated, “Desay SV is deeply committed to the growth and development of our talent. We provide a holistic, cross-cultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-channel development platform, firmly anchored in our fundamental belief in fostering learning for growth and driving innovation for development.”

About Desay SV

Desay SV is a leading mobility technology company with R&D and service branches in Germany, Japan, Singapore, Spain, USA, etc. The company focuses on efficiently integrating smart cabin, smart drive, and smart service. Relying on 38 years of accumulation, Desay SV has excelled in R&D, design, quality management, and intelligent manufacturing. Desay SV’s continuous innovation and comprehensive capabilities earn the long-term trust of global customers, including Chery, Geely, SAIC, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, etc., and have helped it rank 74th in the Automotive News 2024 top 100 global auto parts suppliers. For more information, please visit Desay SV online at www.desaysv.com or follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13690363

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Trend Micro launches AI-powered app to help combat Singapore’s growing scam problem

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New mobile app for consumers addresses rising concerns as more than 4 in 5 Singaporeans worry about family members falling victim to scams

SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the launch of Trend Micro Check, a multi-featured mobile app uniquely designed to help consumers identify potential scams and growing AI threats such as deepfakes. Trend Micro’s one-of-a-kind AI-powered solution allows consumers to submit content such as messages, ads, or social media posts to help them quickly determine if it can be trusted or not, and will also help them verify if a live video call is a deepfake.

Tim Falinski, VP Consumer Business, AMEA at Trend: “Scams are at the top of the list of online threats to consumers, and AI has made it easy for cybercriminals to scam innocent people. While they take advantage of new technology to cause harm, we do the opposite. We are leading the race against these threats and working tirelessly to stay ahead of them with our own AI capabilities.”

Scams have been a growing problem in Singapore, with victims losing S$651.8 million last year. A recent Trend Micro study of 1,020 Singaporean consumers revealed that 68% of respondents believed the volume and risk of online scams have gotten worse over the last year, and 85% stated they were worried a family member might become a victim of an online scam. In addition, 97% of consumers said they would take action if it would help protect themselves, their families, and others from the work of scammers. 

While 69% of respondents said they were somewhat or very confident they could identify online scams, 74% said they would still use an app that could help them quickly verify if an email, social media post, online ad, text message, or phone number was a scam.

“With more than $1 trillion lost by consumers worldwide to scams last year, more must be done to protect them” said Jorij Abraham, Managing Director of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. “As our first Foundation Partner, Trend Micro is clearly committed to stopping this problem by delivering tools like the AI-powered capabilities in Trend Micro Check, and by supporting and participating in the important work we do. We applaud Trend’s dedication to this cause and their technical leadership in using AI against the misuse of AI.”

Online scammers have been successful in part because AI tools allow them to create deceptive content that in turn elicits an emotional response from consumers. With a tool like Trend Micro Check, consumers can proactively block scams before seeing them, receive real-time alerts about scams before they can do harm, and most importantly, easily and instantly verify if something is a scam before they can be deceived by it. The app offers a powerful and unique set of features including:

•  Scam Check: AI-powered tool providing real-time assessment of the likelihood that content (e.g. social ad, text or email message, website URL or more) is a scam. The tool returns an easy-to-understand summary of the potential security concerns, along with recommended actions.
•  Deepfake Scan: Identifies potential AI “face-swapping” scam attempts during live video calls.
•  SMS Filter: Automatically filters out spam and scam text messages before it hits the inbox.
•  Web Guard: Blocks risky websites and filters out suspicious ads.

Trend Micro Check is now available to download for iOS and Android devices in select countries. For additional details about Trend Micro Check, including device requirements and feature and language availability, visit https://www.trendmicro.com/tmcheck.

As part of its mission to fight back against online scams, Trend Micro will also be Chairing the Cybersecurity Scam Prevention and Investigations track at the Global Anti-scam Alliance Summits in Singapore on October 21-22, and in Washington D.C. on November 12-13, 2024. For more information or to register for the summits, visit: https://www.gasa.org/all-events.

About Trend Micro 
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organisations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend’s platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimised for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organisations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com.

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