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GSSM Honors the South Carolina Department of Commerce at the 31st Annual Townes Award Celebration

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HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) was awarded the prestigious Townes Award by the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) on Wednesday evening. S.C. Commerce was celebrated for leading transformative growth in South Carolina. From large corporations to entrepreneurs and from life sciences to advanced manufacturing, S.C. Commerce is helping to advance the economy and create opportunities for all South Carolinians.

In front of a packed ballroom at 1208 Washington Place in Columbia, S.C. Commerce Secretary Harry M. Lightsey III and Deputy Secretary Ashely Teasdel accepted the award during the 31st annual Townes Award Celebration.

“The South Carolina Department of Commerce is honored to receive the prestigious Townes Award,” said Secretary Harry Lightsey. “S.C. Commerce works to create economic opportunities to increase choices for all South Carolinians, and this award highlights our ongoing efforts to embrace the future to ensure the state’s sustainable advantage for years to come. We greatly appreciate the support and recognition of the Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics.”

Through collaborations, partnerships, and a historic $10.27 billion in announced capital investment in 2022, followed by $9.22 billion announced in 2023, S.C. Commerce, under the leadership of Secretary Lightsey and Deputy Secretary Teasdel, has achieved historic growth and secured some of the largest economic development deals on record.

“GSSM proudly honors the Department Commerce for their unparalleled efforts in attracting businesses to South Carolina and supporting their growth,” said Danny Dorsel, GSSM president. “Our research programs, which make GSSM a national leader in STEM education, depend on many companies to provide internships for our students and career opportunities for our alumni.  We are grateful to partner with the Department of Commerce in making South Carolina a great place to live, learn and work.”

Since 1993, GSSM has presented the Townes Award to honor individuals, businesses, or institutions that have transformed South Carolina and the world. Dr. Charles H. Townes (1915–2015) was a native South Carolinian, Furman graduate, and Nobel Laureate in physics. In 1964, Dr. Townes received the Nobel Prize for his pioneering research in quantum electronics, leading to the invention of the laser.

Applications to GSSM’s residential program are being considered on a space-available basis. Interested students can apply at www.scgssm.org/admissions/apply-residential.

Applications to GSSM’s GoSciTech summer STEM camps are also open, offering students three options: a residential camp in Hartsville, day camps at locations across the state, and virtual camps accessible from anywhere. Interested students can apply at www.scgssm.org/summercamps.

For more information on GSSM, visit www.scgssm.org or call 843-383-3900.

About the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is a nationally ranked top 10 public high school that exists to bring world-class STEM education to students across the state. Founded in 1988 by Gov. Carroll Campbell, GSSM is a state resource that offers a variety of programs including an intensive 2-year residential high school, a challenging virtual engineering program, summer camps, and in-school experiences for students in 3rd through 12th grades. At GSSM challenge is viewed as a gateway to opportunity. Learn more about how we help students realize their full potential by visiting www.scgssm.org.

About the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation
The GSSM Foundation advocates for GSSM and provides funds and support to enhance its programs and students’ educational endeavors. The Foundation connects GSSM with a broad community and showcases GSSM’s contribution to quality of life and economic prosperity of South Carolina and beyond.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Oracle Health Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at Oracle Health (“Oracle”). Oracle learned of the breach on or about February 20, 2025. To join this case, go HERE.

About Oracle Health

Oracle Corporation is a multinational computer technology company based in the United States. Oracle Health, a subsidiary of Oracle, specializes in healthcare software, with a focus on Electronic Health Records and hospital management solutions.

What happened?

Oracle recently experienced two separate data breach incidents. The first occurred around February 20, 2025, when Oracle Health discovered a security breach within its network. They initiated an investigation and found that on or after January 22, 2025, an unauthorized third party had accessed the company’s servers and copied patient data to an unknown external location.

The second incident involved Oracle Cloud servers. In this case, a hacker using the online alias rose87168 posted on a cybercrime forum, offering the data of 6 million Oracle Cloud customers. Although Oracle has denied this data breach, evidence suggests otherwise.

What type of information was stolen?

The personal information in the compromised files may have included:

Patient Information From Electronic Health Records

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification concerning Oracle, you should take precautions to protect against potential misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised as a result of the Oracle data breach.

For more information, please contact:

Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web: www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions.

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DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

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NEWTOWN, Pa., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at CDHA Management, LLC, and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners (collectively, “Chord”). Chord learned of suspicious activity on its network on or about September 11, 2024. To join this case, go HERE.

About CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC d/b/a Chord Specialty Dental Partners

Chord Specialty Dental Partners, based in Tennessee, is a network of dental practices with over 60 locations in six states. They focus on expanding access to dental services.

What happened?

On or around September 11, 2024, Chord was alerted to suspicious activity involving an employee’s email account on their network. They initiated an investigation and discovered that an unauthorized individual had accessed several accounts between August 19, 2024, and September 25, 2024. It is possible that certain personal information was obtained during this data breach.

What type of information was stolen?

The compromised files contained personal information, including:

NamesAddressesSocial Security NumbersDriver’s License NumbersBank Account InformationPayment Card InformationDates of BirthMedical InformationHealth Insurance Information

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification concerning Chord, you should take precautions to protect against possible misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised by the Chord data breach.

For more information, please contact:
Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2
Email: medelson@edelson-law.com
Web: www.edelson-law.com 

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and catastrophic injuries.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions.

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RiskOpsAI™ Welcomes Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner, London to its Cyber Advisory Board

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RiskOpsAI™ welcomes Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner, London to its Cyber Advisory Board to support its AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management.

SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RiskOpsAI™, a pioneer in AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management, is pleased to welcome Chris Murray, Former PwC Partner to its Cyber Advisory Board.

“We are excited to announce the addition of Chris Murray to our expanding CXO advisory board, bringing valuable insights to revolutionize the GRC market with AI-native continuous GRC solutions. Chris will help us to expand our EU footprint. Welcome aboard, Chris!” said AJ Sarkar, CEO RiskOpsAI™.

Strategic Addition to Strengthen RiskOpsAI™ Growth and Innovation.

With a career spanning software development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chris Murray brings deep expertise in AI, technology strategy and digital transformation. His experience includes:

Building SaaS businesses and leading enterprise software development.Driving AI, technology and alliance strategies across PwC’s global service lines.Scaling PwC’s technology alliances, including the first partner-led Workday implementation in EMEA.Leading AI adoption initiatives, including PwC’s #TrustInAI campaign.

His appointment strengthens RiskOpsAI™ commitment to AI-Native Risk Modeling and Decision Intelligence.

RiskOpsAI™: AI-Native Next Generation Risk Management.

RiskOpsAI™ pioneers AI-Native Continuous GRC, empowering Fortune 2000 enterprises to:

Identify, prioritize and remedy cyber risks – all in one platformMaintain governance, risk and compliance – all in one platform

“We are excited to announce the addition of Chris Murray to our expanding CXO advisory board, bringing valuable insights to revolutionize the GRC market with AI-native continuous GRC solutions. Chris will help us to expand our EU footprint. Welcome aboard, Chris!” said AJ Sarkar, CEO RiskOpsAI™.

With its integrated SaaS platform, RiskOpsAI™ delivers patented Cyber Risk Quantification and Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), providing actionable insights into the true impact of cyber risk on your business. Our solutions, including Continuous Compliance Automation and Thirdparty Threat Exposure Management™, ensure businesses stay secure, compliant and resilient.

For more information, visit https://optimeyes.ai.

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