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Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education Launch New Cybersecurity Skills Development and Credentialling Product, Cyber in Minecraft

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Cyber in Minecraft is the first new credential product released under partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education and now available through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide.

DUBLIN, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ireland-headquartered global education technology company, Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education are delighted to announce the availability of the new ‘Cyber in Minecraft’ credential product, bringing credentialling with Minecraft Education to another key, in-demand skills area.  

Today’s announcement is a milestone for the partnership between Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education announced earlier this year, marking the first new credential product released under the partnership. This collaboration brings together the immersive world of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, with the innovative educational solutions of Prodigy Learning, offering new opportunities for educators and students alike.

Businesses and organizations around the world are struggling to meet the evolving needs of the cyber workforce, and the education sector is battling to protect students from cyber threats including cyberbullying and data theft. A recent survey by Cyber.Org revealed that 75% of educators say their students have a medium or high level of interest in learning more about cybersecurity careers and career paths. ‘Cyber in Minecraft’ addresses these challenges by engaging students in learning experiences that build key cyber security skills and provide them with information about relevant roles in industry.

Delivered in Minecraft Education, this brand-new credentialling pathway engages young and diverse learners through game-based learning with Minecraft’s Cyber curriculum used by educators around the world and rewards their learning with credentials. It is an easy to teach solution enabling educators with little or no experience to deliver a standards-aligned curriculum in a critical subject area.

The Cyber in Minecraft pathway is comprised of three units covering Digital Citizenship, Networking and Security.  At the end of the pathway, the Cyber in Minecraft capstone credential exam enables students to prove their skills. If successful, students receive their Cyber in Minecraft Cybersecurity certificate and digital badge.

As well as helping protect students, the Cyber in Minecraft credential will open up career opportunities in cybersecurity for students around the world. The demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to increase with a recent report from Forbes indicating a global deficit of nearly 4 million cybersecurity workers. Expanding credentials in this field, along with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), will provide students with valuable skills that will serve them in their future careers. 

Today’s announcement builds on the successful adoptions of Coding in Minecraft in school systems across the globe including Alaska, Idaho, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington State, Northern Ireland and New South Wales and expands the reach of this award-winning product. 

Along with Coding in Minecraft, the new Cyber in Minecraft product is now available for licensing through Microsoft and channel resellers worldwide in addition to existing Prodigy Learning channels. 

These offerings are just the beginning, with more innovative product solutions on the horizon.

Commenting, Andrew Flood, Chief Executive Officer of Prodigy Learning, said:

“Building on our partnership announcement earlier this year, we are delighted to introduce Cyber in Minecraft, in collaboration with Minecraft Education. Cybersecurity is a critical area for skills development worldwide.  To thrive in this age of AI, every student needs the opportunity to learn cybersecurity concepts.  What better way to empower students to develop and prove their cybersecurity skills than through game-based fun in Minecraft Education?”

Commenting, Allison Matthews, Head of Minecraft Education at Microsoft, said:

“The new Cyber in Minecraft course combines Minecraft Education’s powerful game-based learning platform with Prodigy Learning’s credentialing expertise, and will equip students with essential skills like computational thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Cyber in Minecraft engages learners in an immersive cybersecurity curriculum and rewards their learning with credentials, preparing them for future careers in this critical field.”

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Prodigy Learning
Prodigy Learning is an award-winning global EdTech business, providing innovative online platforms that empower learners to develop and prove their skills. These solutions range from skills assessments in education through to job-ready digital skills credentials.

Minecraft Education
Minecraft Education is a game-based learning platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play. Millions of educators and students in 115 countries use Minecraft Education, building future-ready skills like problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The platform offers standards-aligned STEM curricula, professional development, and fun challenges designed for all types of learners, developed with partners like BBC Earth, the Nobel Peace Center, NASA, UNESCO, World Wildlife Federation, and Code.org.

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SAPIENGRAPH LAUNCHES NEW NO-CODE INNOVATION TO IDENTIFY COMPETITORS’ LIKELY PAYING CUSTOMERS

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This tool is part of its new growth toolkit to help businesses scale rapidly with data-driven solutions.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sapiengraph, a business intelligence platform by Nubela Pte Ltd, announces the beta launch of its new business growth toolkit. It features a proprietary sales prospecting innovation that allows businesses to identify likely paying customers of their competitors. Free trials are available today at sapiengraph.com.

To improve efficiency, Sapiengraph introduces user-friendly growth tools that automate and speed up prospecting and data enrichment for business teams. Its key differentiator from other growth tools in the market is its Prospector, which identifies potential paying customers by analyzing competitor data.

“The closest you can get to customer data today is through BuiltWith, but its tech stack data has become commoditized since anyone can scrape it,” says Steven Goh, CEO of Sapiengraph. “After a year of R&D, we’ve developed private customer datasets for the top 1 million companies online. We believe our customer data technology will open new opportunities for targeted outreach.”

With its intuitive interface, Sapiengraph’s tools are designed to accelerate business growth without complex setups or integrations. The toolkit includes a Prospector, Job Change Monitor, and Data Enrichment Spreadsheets.

Prospector: Automated competitor and prospect research
The Sapiengraph Prospector– a search tool with access to a dataset of over 500 million companies and individuals– compiles customer, company, and individual profile data, including contact information and social media details. Using 44 advanced search filters, sales teams can quickly build lead lists for outreach, and recruiters can export candidate profiles as CSV for applicant tracking.

Data Enrichment Spreadsheets: Manage and enrich incomplete data effectively
Sapiengraph’s Google Sheets Formula integration allows businesses to enrich incomplete data directly within a familiar spreadsheet environment. Teams can use Sapiengraph’s Data Enrichment Spreadsheets to organize and analyze data in one place, without needing to switch between different platforms or additional licenses to access the information. Data provided can be as recent as 29 days old.

Job Change Monitor: Track opportunities with high-potential individuals 
The Job Change Monitor– a browser extension that tracks and sends automatic alerts for employment changes– highlights opportunities to connect with leading industry professionals and emerging entrepreneurs. Recruiters can be proactive with potential candidates, and investors can deal source for promising investment opportunities.

All tools are available for a free trial, with paid plans starting from $49 per month. Upon purchase, customers are entitled to refunds on a case-by-case basis. Sign up at sapiengraph.com/signup or contact hello@sapiengraph.com for a personalized demo.

About Sapiengraph

Sapiengraph is a fast-growing business intelligence platform, committed to making a wide range of data accessible for sales, recruitment, and investment.

With over $5 million in annual revenue, Sapiengraph has evolved from a developer-focused product into a user-friendly platform for all. Its plug-and-play growth tools offer unique competitive insight, cross-platform data, and more, helping businesses automate prospecting and data enrichment.

In addition to being CCPA and GDPR-compliant, the technology behind Sapiengraph is trusted by professionals at IBM, TechCrunch, and Sequoia.

For more information, visit sapiengraph.com.

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BAE Systems completes delivery of advanced missile warning systems to the U.S. Army

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2-Color Advanced Warning System improves aircraft survivability for heavy lift, utility, and attack helicopters

MERRIMACK, N.H., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BAE Systems (LON:BA) has successfully completed the delivery of 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) program. The advanced aircraft survivability systems have proven themselves in combat, defeating sophisticated missile threats and protecting Army aviators and airborne soldiers.

These advanced aircraft survivability systems are combat-proven, protecting Army aviators and airborne soldiers.

Under the LIMWS Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) contract, BAE Systems designed, developed, and delivered 2CAWS to protect U.S. Army utility, heavy-lift, and attack helicopters. This solution provides highly effective, next-generation threat detection and warning capabilities that improve aircrews’ survivability. The systems use modern multi-spectral sensors, a high-speed digital backbone, and machine learning algorithms to quickly and accurately detect threats in complex environments, and cue laser-based and expendable countermeasures.

“Protecting U.S. Army helicopters is core to our mission,” said Dave Harrold, vice president and general manager of Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions at BAE Systems. “We’ve worked closely with Army Aviation to provide cutting-edge capabilities that protect crews from evolving threats, provide adversarial overmatch, and enable warfighters to execute missions in contested battlespace.”

2CAWS-equipped aircraft have successfully flown thousands of hours in operational environments. The system builds on the proven missile warning capabilities of BAE Systems’ Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), which is currently fielded on thousands of U.S. Army and international armed forces’ aircraft and has demonstrated its effectiveness and reliability over millions of flight hours.

A leader in next-generation threat warning and countermeasure systems, BAE Systems is actively developing new capabilities. The company has deep expertise in executing critical QRC programs and fielding systems optimized for the size, weight, and power constraints and rigorous operating conditions of rotary-wing aircraft.

Work on the aircraft survivability technology is conducted at the company’s facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and Merrimack, New Hampshire.

For more information, please contact:

Mark Daly, BAE Systems
Mobile: 603-233-7636
mark.g.daly@baesystems.us

www.baesystems.com/US
@BAESystemsInc

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Therap’s Training Management System: Simplifying Staff Training and Certification Management

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TORRINGTON, Conn., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Therap Services, a leading provider of HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for organizations and agencies in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and the broader human services sectors, offers a Training Management System (TMS) to streamline and simplify the management of staff training and certifications.

Therap’s Training Management System is a solution designed to centralize training-related information. It enables agencies to efficiently track certification expiration dates, maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, and securely store certificates in a single, accessible location. Managing staff training can often be a complex and time-consuming process, particularly in industries where compliance with regulatory standards is critical. TMS addresses these challenges by providing a streamlined, user-friendly system that significantly reduces the administrative burden, allowing agencies to concentrate on delivering high-quality care and support.

With TMS, agencies can effectively manage staff certifications, ensuring that the required training is completed on schedule and certifications are always up to date. By maintaining current certifications, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of non-compliance, which is crucial for both the agency and the individuals it supports. Additionally, TMS improves internal communication by offering clear and timely updates on training schedules, certification requirements, and upcoming deadlines, helping the related parties to stay informed and coordinated in their responsibilities.

In addition to simplifying the administrative aspects of training management, Therap’s TMS also supports organizations in upholding the highest standards of care. By ensuring that staff are consistently trained and certified, agencies can improve the quality and effectiveness of the services they provide, ultimately contributing to better outcomes for the individuals in their care.

Therap’s TMS is more than just a management tool; it is an essential resource for an organization committed to excellence in staff training and certification management.

For more information on Therap’s Comprehensive Electronic Health Records for Service Providers, please visit: https://www.therapservices.net/products/comprehensive-electronic-health-records-for-service-providers/

About Therap

Therap’s comprehensive and HIPAA-compliant software is used in human services settings for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV and billing.

Learn more at https://www.therapservices.net/.

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