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Windward Launches Advanced Intelligence, Redefining Target Generation and Investigation for Intelligence and Defense Sectors with a Suite of AI-Powered Solutions

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Launched at EURONAVAL 2024, the new solution provides law enforcement and intelligence agencies an end-to-end solution with early detection, automated target generation, and streamlined investigation workflows to enhance maritime safety and security

LONDON, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Windward (LSE: WNWD), the leading Maritime AI™ company, announced today the launch of Advanced Intelligence, an AI-powered solution equipped with a comprehensive suite of features designed to empower intelligence and security organizations to uncover and handle threats more efficiently. The solution streamlines the entire investigation process from early anomaly detection and strategic investigations to vital context provided by MAI Expert™, Windward’s generative AI-powered virtual analyst. By controlling all aspects of the investigative process within one platform, the solution significantly cuts down the time and resources needed to conduct thorough investigations.

As the intelligence and security communities face growing maritime threats- including rising attacks on commercial vessels, illegal fishing in exclusive economic zones, drug smuggling, and escalating piracy– the urgency for advanced tools to identify and respond to emerging risks has never been more critical.

Windward’s Advanced Intelligence integrates several cutting-edge capabilities, including Early Detection, a recently launched groundbreaking AI-based solution that analyzes vast maritime data to uncover irregularities, Organization Defined Risk (ODR) and Sequence Search, which enable users establish their own risk parameters and search for patterns across up to six different activities in a single query. The solution also offers users daily satellite imagery provided by Planet Labs. This powerful combination of tools accelerates decision-making, enabling intelligence agencies to focus their investigations with greater precision.

The solution also integrates MAI Expert™, Windward’s Gen-AI virtual analyst. MAI Expert™ serves as a maritime specialist who provides the context of suspicious activities, such as sanctions evasion, illegal trafficking, or fishing. By providing timely, actionable intelligence, MAI Expert empowers users to not only identify suspicious behavior but also understand the broader context and take swift and informed action. This offers analysts from non-maritime related defense or intelligence agencies the background and knowledge to understand and deal with complex maritime incidents.

Advanced Intelligence drastically reduces time spent on investigations, enables actors to make informed decisions more quickly, and improves how intelligence is gathered and analyzed by centralizing workflows directly on-screen.  Users can register new risk profiles and behavioral anomalies to identify additional vessels with similar patterns. Furthermore, the platform allows for the continuous monitoring of these behavioral profiles, integrating them into the organization’s process to facilitate early detection in future cases.

“The events of the past year have demonstrated that the protection of the maritime domain is a top priority. We are acutely aware that unexpected ‘black swan’ events are now commonplace, and we need to adapt accordingly,” said Ami Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of Windward. “Our Advanced Intelligence solution is purposefully designed to empower the intelligence and defense community with cutting edge AI and Gen AI technologies providing them the tools they need to stay ahead of emerging risks and facilitate more efficient investigation cycles. With this innovation, we aim to make the seas safer for everyone—protecting not only national security interests but also the continuity of global trade.”

Windward’s Maritime AI technology is powered by advanced machine learning and behavioral analytics models, utilizing billions of data points to provide valuable insights into vessel behaviors, and ownership structures, and predict in real-time which vessels are likely to be involved in illicit activities. Windward’s solution is the global standard in maritime domain awareness, enabling government bodies across the globe to protect their borders, national interests, and citizens, by bringing visibility to the opaque maritime environment.

Windward’s solution will be showcased at EURONAVAL, the world’s leading naval defense exhibition from November 4-7, 2024, at Hall 6 E45.

About Windward

Windward (LSE: WNWD), is the leading Maritime AI™ company, providing an all-in-one platform to accelerate global trade. Windward’s AI-powered decision support and exception management platform offers a 360° view of the maritime ecosystem and enables stakeholders to make real time, predictive intelligence-driven decisions to achieve business and operational readiness.

Windward’s Maritime AI supports companies across industries. The company’s clients range from energy supermajors, shipowners, mining companies, freight forwarders, and port authorities, to banks, insurers, and governmental organizations.

For more information visit: https://windward.ai/.

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Donors Give a Record-breaking $37 Million During Minnesota’s Annual Give to the Max Day

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The statewide giving day raised money for 6,556 Minnesota nonprofits and schools

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tens of thousands of donors from Minnesota and around the world gave more than $37 million to 6,556 organizations during Give to the Max Day yesterday, the 16th annual statewide giving event for Minnesota nonprofits and schools. This year’s giving total surpassed last year’s $34.2 million, setting a new record, previously held in 2021.

Organizers at GiveMN are delighted with the outcome, particularly in light of national trends suggesting that donations may remain flat or decline again this year. This remarkable display of generosity bolsters the resilience of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota, many of which depend on Give to the Max as their largest annual fundraiser.

Give to the Max Day 2024 drew donors both within Minnesota and around the world. Contributions and participation spanned all 87 Minnesota counties, every U.S. state, and 36 countries worldwide.

Originally conceived and launched in 2009 as a one-time campaign to raise awareness for the new GiveMN.org fundraising platform, Give to the Max Day has since evolved into Minnesota’s yearly celebration of generosity and a powerful demonstration of support for organizations throughout the state and the 11 Native nations that share the same geography. Donors have given more than $365 million to more than 10,000 organizations since the inaugural Give to the Max Day in 2009, making it one of the first and largest giving days in the nation.

“While more than $37 million raised is an incredible achievement, it’s just the beginning of the story,” said Jake Blumberg, executive director of GiveMN. “The true power of yesterday’s generosity lies in the countless lives and communities that will be transformed across Minnesota. Thanks to the support of thousands of donors, nonprofits and schools are equipped to create lasting change in our state.”

GiveMN distributed over $100,000 in prize grants to Minnesota organizations with “Golden Ticket” drawings every 15 minutes, adding a surprise element of generosity for more than 150 donors. This year, the grand prize Super-Sized Golden Ticket awarded a $10,000 bonus to Our Justice in Minneapolis.

Give to the Max Day was presented with support from sponsors at the Bush Foundation, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation, and West Central Initiative.

GiveMN.org is online and available year-round as a central hub for generosity in Minnesota. Donors may create a free account to set up monthly gifts, set up fundraisers for their favorite causes and download reports of their giving history. Visit GiveMN.org to learn more.

About GiveMN
GiveMN is an independent nonprofit organization working to ignite generosity and grow giving through GiveMN.org, Minnesota’s giving marketplace, and RaiseMN, a fundraising coaching and training program.    

Since 2009, more than 770,000 donors have made gifts with ease and enthusiasm through givemn.org to make a difference for causes in their communities. Through this online marketplace for generosity, and giving events like the annual Give to the Max Day, GiveMN has helped to generate more than $430 million for more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools.

RaiseMN serves Minnesota nonprofits through individualized coaching and programs to transform nonprofit fundraising. Focusing on small- to medium-sized organizations, RaiseMN builds more healthy and sustainable fundraising practices so nonprofits can continue to pursue and expand their mission in their communities.

Launched in 2009 by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, GiveMN is supported by many generous foundation and corporate partners, contributions from individual donors, and revenue from its programs.

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Bendable Labs Honored as a Winner in Responsible Technology in the Fourth Annual Anthem Awards

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Bendable Labs announced today that it has been named by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences as a bronze winner in the fourth annual Anthem Awards.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bendable Labs announced today that it has been named by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences as a bronze winner in the fourth annual Anthem Awards.

“Technology is at its best when it’s used to connect people to people, not just people to platforms.”

The company was recognized in the “Responsible Technology – Partnership or Collaboration” category for a project in Carlsbad, California, which equipped the local public library with a digital job-readiness platform for its patrons. Goals included helping the library play a more effective role in the local workforce ecosystem, fostering economic mobility for entry-level job seekers and providing insights to successfully scale the model to other communities.

“What this project in San Diego County demonstrated is that technology is at its best when it’s used to connect people to people, not just people to platforms,” said Sarah Zaner, co-president of Bendable Labs, a social purpose corporation that designs, builds and tests solutions in the areas of lifelong learning, workforce development and job quality. “We’re grateful to all of our local partners, especially the Carlsbad Department of Innovation & Economic Development and the Carlsbad City Library, for helping us realize this vision.”

The fourth Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive yet, with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries.

“As a startup, it’s both exciting and validating to see us being honored alongside such outstanding organizations as AARP, Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme, and UNICEF USA,” said Rick Wartzman, Bendable Labs co-president. “These are challenging times, and we’re all trying to make a difference in our own way.”

Wartzman and Zaner noted that the library-based workforce development model that was piloted in Carlsbad is now being rolled out in west Tennessee, where Ford Motor is building a $5.6 billion “mega campus” to assemble an expanded lineup of electric F-Series vehicles. Bendable Labs is partnering with the Tennessee State Library to create job-readiness pathways at 18 libraries throughout the region. Entry-level job seekers will be able to earn a library-backed microcredential, signaling that they have in-demand skills and are ready to go to work or acquire more advanced training.

About Bendable Labs

Bendable Labs aims to improve economic stability, mobility and opportunity for people across the United States Spun out of the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, we are registered in California as a social purpose corporation. For more, please visit bendablelabs.com.

About The Anthem Awards

Launched in 2021 by the Webby Awards, a program of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. This season’s partners include Ms. Magazine, The Female Quotient, Sustainable Brands, NationSwell, and TheFutureParty. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF and XQ.

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PetSafe® Unleashes Early Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals – Big Savings on Must-Have Pet Essentials!

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Exclusive Discounts on GPS Tracking, Automatic Litter Boxes, Cat Toys, Booster Seats, and More

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PetSafe®, a trusted leader in pet care products and solutions, is excited to announce its early Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, starting November 17th. Pet parents can now score exclusive discounts on a wide range of popular products to keep their furry companions healthy, happy, and safe this holiday season.

Among the standout deals, pet owners can save $100 on the PetSafe® Guardian® GPS + Tracking system, reducing its original price of $399.95 to just $299.95. Additionally, pet fountains, such as the Outlast model, will be available at 15% off, providing a refreshing solution for pets at an affordable price. Select ScoopFree® Litter Boxes, known for their self-cleaning technology, will feature discounts of up to $80, making them an even more appealing choice for cat owners.

Furthermore, PetSafe® is offering a range of items at 15% off, including cat doors, Busy Buddy® toys, select cat toys, and booster seats, allowing pet owners to upgrade or replace essential pet care items while enjoying fantastic savings. These deals can be found on the PetSafe® website, with additional discounts available in Costco stores for added convenience.

This early holiday shopping event presents the perfect opportunity for pet parents to stock up on high-quality products that support their pets’ well-being, comfort, and entertainment. From innovative GPS tracking solutions to interactive toys, PetSafe® offers something for every pet this season.

For more information on PetSafe’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, visit PetSafe.com or follow PetSafe® on social media for the latest updates.

About PetSafe®
PetSafe® is the flagship retail brand of PetSafe Brands™, the world’s leading cat and dog products supplier. As a family of consumer brands that also includes Invisible Fence Brand®, SportDOG®, Kurgo® and Premier Pet®, PetSafe Brands™ is dedicated to unleashing joy for pet families everywhere by keeping pets healthy, safe and happy for a lifetime.

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