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Weekly Recap: 15 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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October 4, 2024

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including The TIME100 Next List, McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac, the return of Fat Bear Week and the Best Big City in the U.S.

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

TIME Reveals the 2024 TIME100 Next List of the Leaders Shaping the Future
The 2024 TIME100 Next issue has three worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the list: singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, NBA player Jaylen Brown and Springboard To Opportunities CEO Aisha Nyandoro. More than half of the individuals on this year’s list are women and while the list has no age requirements, the youngest person on the 2024 list is Summer McIntosh, age 18.Georgia Power releases key estimated damage statistics from Hurricane Helene as restoration progress continues
Georgia Power has determined Hurricane Helene was the most destructive hurricane in its history damaging infrastructure across the state. Initial damage estimates illustrating the extensive destruction of Hurricane Helene include 5,000+ power poles that must be repaired or replaced and 1,500+ trees on power lines that must be removed or addressed to restore power.It’s Official: McDonald’s Highly Anticipated Chicken Big Mac® Drops at U.S. Restaurants this Month
After making appearances on McDonald’s menus around the world, U.S. fans are now getting their chance to experience this limited time offer starting Oct. 10, at participating locations while supplies last.DIRECTV to Acquire EchoStar’s Video Distribution Business, Including DISH TV and Sling TV
The combination of DIRECTV and DISH will benefit U.S. video consumers by creating a more robust competitive force in a video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers. The transaction will provide consumers with compelling video options while separately improving EchoStar’s financial profile.Report: Port Workers Strike Could Cost Economy $540 Million Per Day
“A port strike would paralyze US trade and raise prices at a time when consumers and businesses are starting to feel relief from inflation,” said Erin McLaughlin, Senior Economist at The Conference Board. “There’s no easy Plan B.”Fat Bear Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Fat Bear Week highlights the remarkable transformation of brown bears at Brooks River in Katmai National Park Alaska as they prepare for hibernation. Season 2023’s champion, Grazer, is now a new mom raising her first cub. If she retains her title, she will become the first mother bear to win the competition.PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 Billion
The acquisition will complement PepsiCo’s portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings. Siete products will bring a rich, new aspect to the PepsiCo multicultural portfolio with delicious food that plays an important role in meal occasions and culinary experiences.Chicago Named Best Big City in the U.S. by Readers of Condé Nast Traveler for Eighth Consecutive Year
“This honor is a testament to the strength, warmth, and resilience of Chicagoans and the beauty and vibrancy of our neighborhoods. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, there is always something to explore in Chicago,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson.ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 143,000 Jobs in September; Annual Pay was Up 4.7%
“Stronger hiring didn’t require stronger pay growth last month,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. “Typically, workers who change jobs see faster pay growth. But their premium over job-stayers shrank to 1.9 percent, matching a low we last saw in January.”Fortune Reveals the 2024 100 Most Powerful Women in Business
Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, tops the 27th annual MPW list, followed by CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser.U.S. Postal Service to Continue Delivery of Millions of at Home COVID-19 Test Kits Nationwide
In collaboration with the White House and the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), USPS will facilitate the distribution of these test kits through COVIDTests.gov, where people can order their kits at no cost.Mars Continues Halloween Celebrations with the Return of the M&M’S® Rescue Squad Featuring the First-Ever M&M’S Rescue BOOths
M&M’S Rescue Squad, in partnership with instant commerce company Gopuff, is on call to restock the candy bowls of consumers across the country who dipped into their candy stash too early or underestimated the number of trick-or-treaters to show up at their door.U.S. News & World Report’s New Guide on Key Swing States, Battleground Counties in the 2024 Presidential Election Offers One-Stop Shop for Voters
U.S. News has profiled each of the seven swing states – North Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia – as well as 15 battleground counties, highlighting factors like demographics and voting trends that could play critical roles in the outcome of this year’s race for the White House or the track of U.S. politics in years to come.Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky and Squid Game Come Together for an Epic Collaboration Inviting Fans to ‘Pick Your Player’ in Anticipation for Season 2 Release on Netflix
Johnnie Walker is unveiling a limited-edition bottle design of Black Label with numbers ranging from 001-456, the number of players featuring in the series. Available while supplies last, these randomized numbered bottles are not only the perfect gift for the holiday season, but a collectible treasure for both adult Squid Game and whisky enthusiasts alike.Toyota To Invest $500 Million in Joby Aviation
Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, Inc. announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi, with the aim of realizing the two companies’ shared vision of air mobility.

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BIZCLIK MEDIA LAUNCHES OCTOBER EDITIONS OF TECHNOLOGY, CYBER & DATA CENTRE MAGAZINES

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October 4, 2024

The October editions of Technology, Cyber and Data Centre Magazines include interviews with leading experts and executives from Finastra, Cornerstone, eStruxture and more!

LONDON, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BizClik, the UK’s fastest-growing publishing company, has published the latest editions of Technology, Cyber and Data Centre Magazines. These publications are highly regarded within the technology and cybersecurity sectors for their in-depth reports and interviews with prominent figures in the respective industries.

Technology Magazine

This month’s edition features an exclusive lead interview with Deepika Rayala, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Conerstone on it’s accelerated transformation journey.

“Every three seconds, there’s someone taking a Cornerstone learning course somewhere in the world”

The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from SAS, Iron Mountain, eStruxture and more, along with the Top 10: Chief Digital Officers

Cyber Magazine

This month’s edition features an extensive lead interview with Eric Hussey, SVP and CISO at Finastra on the frictionless delivery of cybersecurity services with customer experience front-of-mind.

“We’re really starting to think about ways AI can enable our functions, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity”

The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Irwin Mitchell, Hexagon and more. Plus the Top 10: Cybersecurity Leaders

Data Centre Magazine

This month’s edition features an extensive lead interview with eStruxture Founder, President & CEO Todd Coleman who discusses sustainable growth.

“AI is going to change everything. It’s going to put Canada – we believe – at the forefront of attracting technology leaders of tomorrow”

The edition also contains extensive interviews with key thought leaders from Mainova Webhouse, Green, Compass Datacentres and more. Plus the Top 10: Marketing Leaders

You can visit Technology Magazine, Cyber Magazine and Data Centre Magazine for daily news and analysis of the ever-changing technology industry.

About BizClik

BizClik is one of the fastest-growing digital media companies in the UK, host to a growing portfolio of industry-leading global brands and communities.

BizClik’s expanding portfolio includes Technology, AI, FinTech, InsurTech, Supply Chain, Procurement, Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Mobile, Data Centre, Cyber, and Sustainability.

For more information, please visit https://www.bizclikmedia.com/

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PCS Wraps with Major Backing from Corporate Giants

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October 4, 2024

TAIPEI, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The 2024 Summer Finals of the League of Legends Pacific Championship Series (PCS), co-hosted by Riot Games and CARRY International, recently concluded at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium. The summer split spanned over two months, with the Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Final held as offline events. These events attracted over 3,000 attendees to experience this premier annual esports event.

The gathering brought together fans, players, and contestants from all over the world to witness the PCS Summer Champion, Paris Saint-Germain Talon Esports (PSG), defend its title once again. It also showcased the strength of Japan’s top team, Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS gaming (SHG). Amidst the cheers of the crowd, these two top teams will represent the PCS region in the 2024 World Championship. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our partners for their support and assistance in making this event a success.

As key partners of the 2024 League of Legends PCS Summer, ChungHwa Telecom, Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel, China Airlines, Republic of Gamers (ROG), Carry Energy, and TTL have played a crucial role in ensuring the outstanding success of the tournament.

For the third time, ChungHwa Telecom has partnered with the PCS to create a high-quality esports environment, delivering exciting content for esports viewers in the region, and ensuring the excellence of professional esports tournaments. Their support provided a solid foundation for the tournament. China Airlines continued to support overseas teams by arranging flights to Taiwan, allowing players to enjoy quality airline services. Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel provided comfortable accommodations for international esports teams and, in collaboration with ROG, created an exclusive training room, giving players a home-away-from-home experience. Additionally, Carry Energy helped players quickly recover energy and enhance concentration, while TTL introduced local flavors, allowing participants to savor unique local tastes during the competition.

The 2024 PCS was fully supported by the contributions of major partners in their respective areas of expertise, leading to the successful conclusion of the event. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to foster innovation and growth within the esports industry, and to achieve new remarkable milestones together in the future.

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PRE Security Inc. Announces Major Update with XDR and Enhanced SOC Assistant; Presenting at Cyber Security World Asia in Singapore

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October 4, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PRE Security, the world’s first Predictive AI Security Operations (SecOps) solution company, has released an updated version of its groundbreaking product, now introducing next generation Open XDR Detect & Respond capabilities. The company will be presenting the new release and functionality along with its predictive vision for SecOps at Cyber Security World Asia 2024 at the Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Center in Singapore next week as part of Tech Week Singapore.

PREdictive Vision
Predictive AI cybersecurity is a proactive approach that leverages predictive analytics and generative AI. Now with the inclusion of XDR detections, PRE Security provides an end to end SecOps solution that covers the entire stack from universal data collection, processing, multi-dimensional correlation, detections, and predictive analytics capabilities.

“With the ability to now detect existing attacks as well as predict future threats and vulnerabilities, security professionals have the opportunity to prevent or preemptively respond to attacks before they infiltrate network infrastructure, compromise valuable data and assets, or otherwise harm the organization,” said Paul Jespersen, co-founder of PRE Security. “Our predictive vision is a major “shift left,” not just towards zero, but to before zero, completely redefining security operations strategy and capabilities.”

Re-imagining XDR with the PRE Security CyberLLM™
At the heart of PRE Security’s groundbreaking new XDR capability lies the CyberLLM™. More than just another co-pilot or general purpose GPT, the CyberLLM is a domain-specific, purpose-built language model specifically designed for cybersecurity. This innovative AI engine powers Multi-Dimensional XDR Detections that unlock unparalleled coverage across all MITRE ATT&CK Tactics and Techniques. Unlike generic AI models, the CyberLLM is meticulously trained on cybersecurity specific material, including:

MITRE and NIST cybersecurity frameworks and guidelinesExtensive threat intelligence (including predictive intelligence)Comprehensive vulnerability databases (CVE’s etc.)and more

This focused training ensures that the CyberLLM possesses deep, contextual understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, enabling it to identify and correlate threats with unprecedented context and accuracy.

Breaking the Limits of Traditional XDR
While conventional XDR products are constrained by rigid, pre-defined integrations and limited pre-built detections, PRE Security’s generative approach is revolutionary. It leverages the CyberLLM’s advanced capabilities to analyze and correlate data across all organizational systems and data sources and build multi-dimensional correlations with maximum context. And with the ability to bring in logs and data from any source without pre-built parsers or integrations using patent pending Log2NLP technology, PRE Security delivers truly Open XDR for the first time in the industry, finally fulfilling the early promise of XDR to enable complex correlations across all data.

Enhanced SOC Assistant
The SOC Assistant capabilities have also been enhanced in the latest release. In addition to the built in SOCGPT™ interface that enables natural language interaction with an organization’s entire data set, the platform now has automated Prioritize and Triage features that provide valuable investigative information and all related context, reducing the need for analysts to perform in-depth manual investigations, summarizations, and reporting on every alert.

Cyber Security Week Asia Presentation and Keynote
PRE Security will be exhibiting along with local launch partner NGEN Technologies. John “JP” Peterson, co-founder and inventor of the PRE Security platform will be presenting the platform and discussing predictive cybersecurity on Thursday, the 10th of October 2024, both in the NGEN booth (Booth E141) at 11:00am, as well as a keynote presentation on “How Gen AI is revolutionizing SecOps” in the main CEA Theater at 2:50pm.

About PRE Security
PRE Security is a pioneering cybersecurity solutions company delivering superior detections and predictive security analytics in a comprehensive SecOps solution. Built on Generative AI, PRE Security eliminates the limitations, restrictions, and unfulfilled promises of conventional SIEM and XDR solutions. Founded by cybersecurity industry veterans John “JP” Peterson and Paul Jespersen, PRE Security Inc is based in Silicon Valley. Learn more at www.presecurity.ai.

Contact:
Paul Jespersen
384294@email4pr.com
408-218-9668

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