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DENSO Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million in Education Grants to Community Colleges and Universities Across North America

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Funds help advance programs that encourage students to pursue engineering and skilled-trades careers in automotive and manufacturing sectors

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, announced today that the DENSO North America Foundation (DNAF), its philanthropic group, has awarded more than $2.7 million in education grants to 22 North American community colleges and universities.

The grants are focused on helping students advance their educations in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and explore career opportunities in skilled trades, manufacturing and other technical areas. Such grants enhance the company’s wider efforts to support the workforces of today and the future.

“DENSO is committed to enabling early-career talent to grow their knowledge and pursue successful careers in STEM areas. Through these grants, our aim is to inspire the next generation of engineers and skilled trades experts,” said Marty Deschenes, president of DNAF and leader of DENSO North America South Sub-Region Manufacturing.

Since 2001, DNAF has given $16 million in higher education grants. DNAF also provides disaster relief grants to the American Red Cross and other first responder organizations. The foundation has awarded a total of nearly $20 million in higher education, disaster relief and community grants since it was founded in 2001.

This year’s grant recipients will utilize funding for equipment investments, student projects and research in a wide range of fields, including engineering, mobility, manufacturing, data analytics and skilled trades.

Institutions in the United States, Canada and Mexico were invited to submit proposals. The following schools were awarded funding:

Auburn UniversityCalifornia State University, Long BeachClemson UniversityCleveland State Community CollegeConalep Dr. Carlos Canseco Gonzalez, Apodaca, MexicoIrapuato Institute of TechnologyKalamazoo Valley Community CollegeKellogg Community CollegeLawrence Technological UniversityMcMaster UniversityMichigan State UniversityMitchell Community CollegePellissippi State Community CollegeTennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) AthensTennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) KnoxvilleTennessee Tech UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteUniversidad de GuanajuatoUniversidad Technologica de LeonUniversity of Tennessee at ChattanoogaUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleWestern Michigan University

For more about DNAF and how DENSO supports its communities, visit https://www.densofoundation.org/.  

For those interested in advancing their career at an automotive supplier as committed to the future workforce as it is to the future of mobility, visit  https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/careers/locations/.

About DENSO 
Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.2 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 180 facilities worldwide to provide opportunities for rewarding careers and to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company’s 162,000 global employees are paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents, and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 7.7 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. For more information about DENSO’s operations worldwide, visit www.denso.com/global

In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers, and skilled workers across nearly 50 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,500+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) at 41 sites. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, DENSO in North America generated $11.7 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings together unique perspectives, bolsters innovation and pushes DENSO forward. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region and to review current career opportunities, please visit www.denso.com/us-ca/en/.  

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AXM Wins 2024 Vega Digital Award for Best Use of AI & Machine Learning with “The Power of Agile Mix Modeling™ and AI-Driven Insights”

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The top honor highlights AXM’s innovative AI-driven media measurement

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AXM (Ars x Machina), formerly known as Media Matters Worldwide, proudly announces its 2024 Vega Digital Award win for Best Use of AI & Machine Learning. The winning entry, titled The Power of Agile Mix Modeling™ and AI-Driven Insights, demonstrates AXM’s commitment to pioneering innovative media solutions at the convergence of technology and human ingenuity.

This award comes on the heels of AXM’s recent rebrand, a transformation designed to emphasize the company’s evolved focus on architecting data-driven media solutions that harness cutting-edge technology to deliver impactful, measurable outcomes for clients. AXM’s reimagined identity, rooted in the synergy between ‘Ars’ (art) and ‘Machina’ (machine), embodies its mission to combine human expertise with advanced AI capabilities to elevate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

“Our rebrand to AXM represents a shift towards a more dynamic and technology-driven approach to media,” said Sara Owens, Senior Vice President of Analytics and Data Science at AXM. “This award win is a testament to our commitment to harnessing AI and machine learning in ways that truly revolutionize media measurement. Agile Mix Modeling™ (AMM) exemplifies this vision, offering clients adaptive, real-time insights that go beyond traditional media evaluation methods.”

AMM is AXM’s latest proprietary technology, addressing the persistent challenges in media measurement that have consistently plagued the industry, such as cookie deprecation, privacy regulations, and the limitations imposed by walled gardens. Leveraging AI-powered Bayesian methods and historical time series data, AMM provides a comprehensive, near real-time approach to assessing media impact across the entire marketing funnel.

AMM’s capabilities include in-flight campaign optimization, detailed sales attribution, forecasting, and scenario planning, all designed to maximize ROI and media effectiveness. By automating data collection and providing rapid weekly insights, AMM outperforms traditional models that often rely on quarterly data, offering marketers the flexibility and precision they need to succeed.

Currently, AMM is in beta testing with Sierra Nevada Brewing, showcasing its ability to adapt and evolve with the complexities of the modern marketing landscape. Leading the development of AMM is Sara Owens, whose 20+ years of experience in analytics and data science ensures continuous innovation and refinement of the platform.

For more information about AXM and its suite of services, visit WeAreAXM.com

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The SalesRabbit Platform Introduces Native Solar Design Tool to Create a Fully Streamlined Solar Sales Process

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LEHI, Utah, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SalesRabbit, the leader in field sales software, announces the launch of its native Solar Design tool, a new addition to the SalesRabbit platform. This tool aims to further streamline the solar sales process by allowing solar sales teams to fully design and present solar proposals within the SalesRabbit ecosystem. By incorporating this tool with SalesRabbit’s existing Solar Proposals capability, the field sales management platform now offers a complete solution for rooftop sales and solar teams, enabling reps to manage the entire sales process from start to finish within a single piece of software—SalesRabbit.

SalesRabbit Solar Design allows solar sales teams to fully design and present solar proposals from start to finish.

The new Solar Design tool simplifies the process of creating solar designs. With a focus on speed and accuracy, sales reps can generate roof-ready solar designs in minutes.

“We’re changing the industry by helping sales reps design a complete solar system for homeowners within minutes,” said Rachelle Van Wagoner, Principal Product Manager at SalesRabbit. “This allows reps to get buy-in and show real numbers on the spot.”

The company’s focus remains on delivering practical solutions that allow field sales professionals to be more responsive and effective in their interactions with prospects.

For more information on the new Solar Design tool, visit salesrabbit.com/design or contact the SalesRabbit team to schedule a demo.

About SalesRabbit

SalesRabbit is the only all-in-one field sales management platform, used by 85 thousand salespeople daily. The SalesRabbit platform has evolved for more than a decade to include everything a field sales team needs to succeed, from DataGrid AI buyer scores and territory management to gamification and solar proposals. With SalesRabbit, sales teams discover they can save money by consolidating several single-point software solutions into one easy-to-use platform with industry-leading support.

Ben Nettesheim
Chief Marketing Officer
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HiddenLayer Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor for AI Security in 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HiddenLayer, a leader in security for AI solutions, is honored to be recognized as a Cool Vendor for AI Security in Gartner’s 2024 report. This prestigious distinction highlights HiddenLayer’s innovative approaches to safeguarding artificial intelligence models, data, and workflows against a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

HiddenLayer’s proactive solutions ensure organizations can rely on comprehensive and resilient AI systems in an era of accelerated AI adoption. Gartner’s recognition underscores the company’s expertise and leadership in the AI security space, setting a benchmark for the industry as enterprises increasingly turn to cutting-edge solutions to protect sensitive AI systems and data.

“Being named a Gartner Cool Vendor for AI Security validates our vision and the critical work our team has undertaken to provide organizations with sophisticated tools that address real-world AI threats,” said Chris Sestito, CEO of HiddenLayer. “This acknowledgment strengthens our commitment to staying ahead of adversarial attacks and ensuring safe AI deployment for our clients and partners.”

HiddenLayer’s innovative solutions encompass capabilities tailored to address unique security challenges in machine learning and artificial intelligence. By focusing on AI integrity and model protection, HiddenLayer empowers businesses to fortify their AI assets without compromising on performance or innovation.

The Cool Vendor recognition reinforces HiddenLayer’s momentum as a leader in AI security, following recent achievements such as receiving the SINET16 Innovators award and being recognized as an AI Standout at the A-List Austin awards. These honors reflect HiddenLayer’s continued dedication to advancing AI security standards and ensuring secure AI adoption on a global scale.

For organizations looking to safeguard their AI models and tools, HiddenLayer offers an unparalleled solution grounded in resilience and adaptability to modern security demands.

About HiddenLayer
HiddenLayer is the leading provider of Security for AI. Its security platform helps enterprises safeguard the machine learning models behind their most important products. HiddenLayer is the only company to offer turnkey security for AI that does not add unnecessary complexity to models and does not require access to raw data and algorithms. Founded by a team with deep roots in security and ML, HiddenLayer aims to protect enterprise AI from inference, bypass, extraction attacks, and model theft. The company is backed by a group of strategic investors, including M12, Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Booz Allen Ventures, IBM Ventures, and Capital One Ventures.

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