Technology

Nanit Expands Senior Leadership Team with Key Hires to Support Continued Growth

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4 hours ago

October 23, 2024

Six Months into Her Tenure, CEO Anushka Salinas Announces Executive Appointments to Strengthen Nanit’s Commitment to Transforming the Future of Smart Parenting

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As Nanit, the pioneer in smart baby monitoring, celebrates its 10th anniversary, the brand has announced an expanded C-Suite with several key executive hires who will build on Nanit’s momentum and drive significant growth in its next phase. New appointments include Victoria Vaynberg as Chief Customer Officer, Grace Fu as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, and Maya Simon as Chief Revenue Officer.

“As the brand enters its next decade, we are excited for Nanit to remain customer-centric and committed to revolutionizing smart parenting,” said CEO Anushka Salinas. “By bringing in best-in-class leaders to these new roles, we can continue to grow the brand with a deep focus on long-term family wellness.”

With these diverse leaders at the helm, Nanit’s investment will enrich the overall customer journey and continue to drive platform innovation.

Victoria Vaynberg, Chief Customer Officer, brings deep knowledge of digital marketing, brand and customer experiences from her tenures at Zola, Resy, Anheuser-Busch, and ESPN. She will lead marketing end-to-end, driving strategies that deliver growth at scale in the U.S. and internationally. Additionally, she will oversee customer success, developing cohesive and engaging customer journeys that foster lasting relationships with the customer well beyond the first year.

Maya Simon, Chief Revenue Officer, will drive the company’s global e-commerce, subscription, and wholesale sales efforts and identify new revenue-driving opportunities. Maya brings a wealth of experience from the tech and e-commerce sectors, having worked across companies ranging from Series A startups to Fortune 50 giants. Over the past decade, she played a pivotal role as a member of the executive team at Zola, a leading venture-backed wedding tech company. Most recently, she served as General Manager of Zola’s Vendor Marketplace, a B2B2C platform to help couples connect with local wedding vendors. Under her leadership, the platform developed multiple revenue streams, including subscriptions and ad products.

Grace Fu, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, will oversee the company’s legal and human resources functions. Before joining Nanit, Fu held senior executive roles across various industries, including General Counsel and Secretary of KAYAK and OpenTable, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President at Barneys New York, and Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Revlon. Grace began her legal career as an M&A attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in New York City.

Since its launch in 2014, Nanit has focused on creating innovative technology that delivers personalized data, support, and confidence to every family. Nanit’s innovative product portfolio and unique digital experience have tripled revenue and user base since 2020. Nanit has fostered strong consumer loyalty and has become an essential product for parents with unprecedented staying power. After the initial newborn phase, nearly 70% of Nanit customers continue to use the product for 4+ years, a testament to the utility of Nanit’s expansive range of features that grow with families and deliver value year-on-year. These successes provide a strong foundation for the brand to build upon as it enters the next stage of growth and innovation, enabling the newly expanded leadership team to drive the brand into the future.

About her new role, Vaynberg states, “From my time at Zola, I learned that long-term customer engagement is directly related to expanding alongside customers’ life stages. As users continue to use the product well into toddlerhood, we have an incredible opportunity to deliver smart solutions and personalized support at every stage of the parenting journey.”

ABOUT NANIT

Nanit is the high-growth pioneer parenting tech company that has changed how parents view their babies’ wellness through the world’s most advanced baby monitors and parenting products. Families can access personalized insights, guidance, and parenting data on demand from the AI-powered Nanit camera that tracks and analyzes a baby’s sleep and growth to resources within Nanit Community and Nanit Lab. Since launching in 2016, Nanit has tracked over 4 billion hours of sleep, 556 million parental visits, over 428 million morning wakeups, and delivered 20 million memories. For more information, visit www.nanit.com and follow Nanit on Instagram and TikTok.

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VIZTA Smart and Portable Telescope: Redefining Stargazing with AI Technology

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29 mins ago

October 23, 2024

HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Introducing the VIZTA Smart and Portable Telescope, a groundbreaking innovation merging ChatGPT AI technology with stellar observation and birdwatching. Boasting a 5-group 7-element optical system, ED dispersion lenses, and multi-layer AR coating, VIZTA promises unparalleled optical performance.

In Stellar Mode, VIZTA employs the StellarTrack algorithm for precise star tracking and effortless deep-space imaging. For birdwatching, it identifies over 10,000 bird species with a remarkable 95% accuracy. VIZTA redefines panoramic smart photography experiences!

Engineering Excellence:
With a proprietary 5-group 7-element optical system utilizing ED lenses and AR coatings, VIZTA achieves exceptional imaging clarity with over 99.5% light transmission.

Innovative Design:
Inspired by spiral galaxies, VIZTA features a sleek, ergonomic design crafted from eco-friendly ABS composite materials. Its compatibility with various smartphones and standard tripod mounts ensures seamless integration into daily and outdoor adventures.

Revolutionary Features:

1. ChatGPT-Based AI Telescope: Pioneering the integration of ChatGPT AI technology, VIZTA offers personalized stargazing guidance through natural language interaction, setting a new standard for intelligent device engagement.

2. Precision Optics: Equipped with a precision optical system, VIZTA simplifies astronomical photography processes and enhances image quality for users to capture stunning celestial objects effortlessly.

3. Smart Photography: StellarTrack algorithm enables precise star tracking, simplifying traditional astronomy photography processes, while birdwatching mode boasts advanced stabilization and AI recognition capabilities.

VIZTA Smart and Portable Telescope is now live on Kickstarter, with plans to debut at CES 2025. Experience the future of stargazing and birdwatching with VIZTA’s intelligent observation solutions.

For more information, visit the VIZTA Kickstarter campaign page.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/viztalab/vizta-i-portable-telescope-smartphone-vision-booster

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CATSA’s New CT technology at YOW

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29 mins ago

October 23, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Passengers travelling through the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) now have access to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority’s (CATSA’s) new CT X-ray technology. The installation of this first CT X-ray on one screening line at the domestic/international security checkpoint will offer travellers an elevated security screening experience. They will no longer need to remove bags with permitted liquids, aerosols and gels (100ml or less), medical devices or large electronics – including laptops – from their carry-on bags.

Passengers travelling through the YOW airport now have access to the CATSA’s new CT X-ray technology.

YOW is Canada’s second airport to receive this advanced security screening technology as part of CATSA’s national deployment program, which will bring CT X-ray to screening lines at several airports over a multi-year period.

CATSA looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the Ottawa International Airport Authority throughout the deployment of the new CT technology on all screening lines.

Introducing CT X-ray technology is just one example of how CATSA is continuously raising the bar to enhance the passenger experience while maintaining the highest standards of security for those travelling from Canada’s designated airports.

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Established on April 1, 2002, CATSA is a Crown corporation fully funded by parliamentary appropriations and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport Canada.A deployment of this magnitude underscores CATSA’s commitment to driving innovation and elevating passengers’ experience in aviation security nationwide. CATSA is dedicated to working with its screening contractors and air travel partners to deliver service excellence through effective and efficient security screening.CT is state-of-the-art technology that utilizes advanced three-dimensional rotatable images enhancing screening officers’ ability to detect explosives and other threat items. For air travellers, it means that permitted liquids, aerosols and gels (100 mL or less each), medical devices and large electronics can remain in their carry-on baggage when being screened.

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Air Force Services Center Presents “BASE BITES” Episode 2 Debuts At The Scenic U.S. Space Force Base Vandenberg

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29 mins ago

October 23, 2024

Produced by Air Force Services Center, the series is exclusively on the AFLive app and streaming online at www.AFLive.TV.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) is thrilled to announce the debut of the second episode, Base Bites: Vandenberg. The new episode premieres this October 24th, streaming only on the AFLive app and at www.AFLive.TV.

“BASE BITES,” an AFSVC exclusive streaming series, takes viewers inside the dining facilities and eateries serving unique menu offerings across the United States Air Force and Space Force bases. Along with the ever entertaining host Rudy Jay, the new series visits nine installations to explore a slice of life for servicemen and women. Through talking with chefs, kitchen prep staff, service members, squadron and division leaders Rudy Jay gets the insider scoop on the best dishes and base activities. He then heads to the nearest kitchen and tries the base favorites. This exciting new series is available exclusively on the AFLIVE streaming app.

In the second episode, Rudy Jay explores Vandenberg, Space Force Base, with an active spaceport known for its rocket launches. The base offers 44 miles of pristine beach access, nestled in a serene national park-like setting offering beachside bungalows; available for use by Department of Defense ID cardholders.

Amid the coastal landscapes, Rudy Jay talks with Lt Col Matthew Houser, Commander, 30th Force Support Squadron about the base recently earning the 2023 Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award for the best FSS in the U.S. Air Force (small installation category), why he enjoys coming to work everyday and little base history!

The feature of the episode is the base’s favorite casual dining and family fun bowling center, Surf Lane Grill and Bowl. It is home to the Surf Lane Grill, most known for serving Brenda Base’s authentic Filipino Thursday lunch special. While talking with Rudy Jay, Brenda Base, the Surf Lanes Grill Manager from the 30th Force Support Squadron, shares the origins of her highly sought-after Lunch special. And lucky for Rudy Jay, Brenda served up the delicious Filipino staples including home cooked lumpia, chicken adobo with a side of pancit and of course white rice. Watch the episode trailer here.

“The Air Force Services Center recognizes that people are its greatest asset; accordingly, we are putting audiences behind the scenes of service members’ lives in the new ‘Base Bites’ series. The newly created culinary show is just one of the many in production for our media channel, AFLive app. Each series showcases Airmen’s and Guardians’ most coveted interests, base life and remarkable talents,” remarks Richard Cooper, Strategic Marketing & Branding Specialist.

“In launching this new series, we celebrate not just the culinary delights found on our installations but the incredible men and women who serve our nation,” says Gary Lott, Chief Integrated Marketing and Branding. “The AFLive app stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of interests within the Air Force and Space Force communities. ‘Base Bites’ is more than just a culinary journey; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the dedication of our Airmen and Guardians.”

Produced by Air Force Services Center, the series is exclusively on the AFLive app and streaming online at www.AFLive.TV. To catch the new series download the AFLive app for iOS and Android.

About the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC):

The Air Force Services Center (AFSVC) provides morale, welfare, and recreation programs to support the total force and their families. From fitness and sports to child and youth programs, food operations, and more, AFSVC is committed to enhancing the quality of life for Airmen and Guardians around the world.

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