PITTSBURGH, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fred Rogers Productions has partnered with Milton Hershey School (MHS), a premiere Hershey, PA-based private school, on a six-month digital sponsorship for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The collaboration is a natural fit for the school, where students in pre-K through 12th grade live and learn on campus, and the children’s media organization, which strives to foster an enthusiasm for learning. This marks the first digital sponsorship for the iconic series on MisterRogers.org, where fans can easily access their favorite episodes online. The partnership of the mission-focused organizations was born out of Milton Hershey School’s focus on social and emotional learning and developing critical thinking skills for children’s lifelong success, which are features of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The sponsorship began in February and runs through July of this year.

“We’re very excited to join forces with a mission-aligned organization like Milton Hershey School,” said Paul Siefken, President & CEO of Fred Rogers Productions. “With the shared goal to provide children with opportunities to learn, follow their curiosity, and develop important lifelong skills, it is a natural fit for collaboration.”

“As Milton Hershey School grows to support even more students, we’re eager to share our life-changing mission with families everywhere through the wonderful programming of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” said Shaun Turner, Senior Director of Enrollment Management and Family Relations at MHS. “This great partnership is not just about raising awareness, though—it’s an extension of our founders’ commitment to educate and empower children.”

The new digital sponsorship features banners and 15-second, pre-roll video on all Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood episodes on the brand’s official website plus social media engagement on Fred Rogers Productions’ owned channels. The campaign highlights the positive impact Milton Hershey School has on students by covering all costs for all who attend, and its long history of educating children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

About Milton Hershey School
Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where qualifying students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade live on campus and receive an exceptional educational experience—with all costs covered. For more information, visit mhskids.org.

About Fred Rogers Productions
Fred Rogers Productions was founded by Fred Rogers in 1971 as the non-profit producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for PBS. In the years that followed, it created hundreds of episodes of this much-loved program and extended Fred’s values and approach to other efforts in promoting children’s social, emotional, and behavioral health while supporting parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals in their work with children. Fred Rogers Productions continues to build on Fred’s legacy in innovative ways through a wide variety of media and engages new generations of children and families with his timeless wisdom. The company’s highly rated children’s series, including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Odd Squad, and Through the Woods, have earned 30 Emmy® Awards among other important honors. The company’s latest series are Donkey Hodie, the innovative puppet series inspired by characters from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Alma’s Way, an animated series created by Sonia Manzano. Fred Rogers Productions strives to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for learning through its series as well as efforts beyond broadcast including games and interactive offerings, community engagement activities, and much more. For more information, visit www.fredrogers.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Powercast is revolutionizing supply chain tracking with RAIN RFID technology, embedding smart sensors for real-time monitoring of perishable goods and integrating LED-enabled tags for rapid product location. Beyond compliance with new FDA regulations, Powercast’s innovations enhance efficiency, security, safety, and sustainability—reshaping retail, logistics, and everyday smart applications through wireless power solutions.

PITTSBURGH, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Last year, the U.S. saw a staggering 25% increase in foodborne illnesses and a more than twofold rise in hospitalizations. (1) This alarming trend has fueled the FDA’s upcoming Food Traceability Final Rule, which mandates end-to-end traceability for high-risk foods—similar to the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP), which enhances transparency across product lifecycles. (2-3) “The industry is at a turning point: traditional tracking methods—such as manual barcode scanning and static QR codes—fall short of delivering the real-time, scalable solutions needed for both compliance and operational efficiency,” explains Charles Greene, COO & CTO of Powercast Corporation, a leader in wireless power solutions. “That’s why we are powering the next generation of RAIN RFID devices—to drive smarter supply chains capable of locating live shipments, tracking the state of perishable goods, enabling anti-counterfeiting security measures and more.”

Supply Chain: Smarter Tracking with Embedded Sensors
RAIN RFID technology is becoming a cornerstone of modern supply chain automation. Unlike traditional optical tracking methods—such as barcode or QR code scanning, which provide static data and require line-of-sight—RAIN systems offer real-time, automated visibility. This is especially crucial in dynamic environments where continuous monitoring is essential.

Powercast is enhancing RAIN capabilities by:

Embedding data-rich sensors to provide instant insights into product conditions. This not only tracks the location of stock but also monitors critical environmental factors affecting perishable goods, including temperature, humidity, and movement.The Find-Tag feature integrates LED indicators into RAIN tags, enabling workers to quickly locate shipments—such as contaminated goods requiring immediate removal. This is particularly critical as 2024 has witnessed a surge in E. coli outbreaks, with major brands such as McDonald’s and Grimmway Farms facing food poisoning lawsuits. These incidents underscore weaknesses in food safety regulations and traceability systems. (3-5)

“We are thinking beyond identification,” states Greene. “Our goal is to provide deeper supply chain visibility, ensuring product safety and operational efficiency.”

In addition to food safety, RAIN technology enhances inventory accuracy, reduces losses, and increases transparency throughout the supply chain. With automated, real-time tracking, RAIN enables businesses to avoid stockouts, limit overstock, and optimize warehouse operations. Furthermore, it improves operational efficiency by streamlining processes and accelerates recall procedures by quickly identifying affected products.

“RAIN is a proven technology in large-scale logistics management, and the transport of food is no different,” comments Aileen Ryan, President and CEO of RAIN Alliance. “By utilizing RAIN tags, organizations such as Powercast are helping to streamline and optimize the food industry supply chain. This isn’t just unlocking new operational efficiencies; it is driving a new era of food safety standards where any risk of contamination at any point in the supply chain can be recognized and rectified before a product reaches the shelves. And with more and more consumers factoring in responsible sourcing in their purchasing decisions, transparent, traceable data from farm to table can be a key differentiator that helps make a more sustainable food industry.”

DPP and Sustainable RAIN Innovation
As industries move toward greater transparency, the EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) is setting a new standard for tracking a product’s lifecycle—from raw materials to disposal. Powercast is at the forefront of this shift, leveraging its RF wireless power technology to enhance RAIN’s role in sustainability.

By embedding its Powerharvester® technology into RAIN tags, Powercast enables maintenance-free, batteryless tracking systems that align with both DPP initiatives and corporate sustainability goals while elevating RAIN beyond just identification. These systems help businesses reduce waste, improve inventory accuracy, collect environmental data critical to sustainable operations, and are able to power or recharge the DPP device.

As a member of the RAIN Alliance Sustainability Working Group, Powercast is driving innovation that bridges RAIN technology with real-world sustainability efforts, ensuring smarter, more responsible supply chains.

Beyond Supply Chain: Powercast’s Wireless Solutions in Everyday Life
While RAIN is already transforming retail and logistics, its potential extends beyond the supply chain. As mandates drive RAIN adoption in apparel and consumer goods, Powercast’s wireless power solutions unlock new, smarter applications. “With our technology, those same RAIN systems could enable auto-reordering, smart inventory monitoring, and even recharge the numerous electronic devices around us every day,” points out Greene.

Imagine a home where RAIN-enabled products seamlessly manage everyday tasks. A refrigerator could track food levels and automatically reorder groceries, while a medicine bottle could remind users when it’s time for a refill. By integrating RAIN with wireless power, companies can create an ecosystem where objects don’t just store data—they actively improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance user convenience.

Powercast is leading this evolution, bridging the gap between regulatory mandates and real-world innovation. “We’re not just enabling compliance,” says Greene. “We’re creating smarter, more intuitive interactions between people and technology—making everyday life more seamless, helping businesses, consumers, and the planet.”

About Powercast Corporation
Powercast Corporation, founded in 2003 and based in Pittsburgh, PA, is the go-to resource for wireless charging solutions, ranging from short to long distances and from microwatts to kilowatts, with the industry’s broadest technology portfolio backed by over 300 patents worldwide. We design, develop, and manufacture semiconductor chips as well as complete wirelessly powered products, enabling various levels of customer integration.
Powercast’s solutions include RF power-over-distance charging, high-performance inductive charging systems, and low-power sensors with up to 25-year battery life. With flexible magnetic resonance systems, Powercast positions itself as the industry’s most comprehensive source for wireless power technology. For more information, visit https://www.powercastco.com.

About the RAIN Alliance
The RAIN Alliance enables organizations to improve traceability, effectiveness, and sustainability by simplifying, standardizing and accelerating the adoption of RAIN technology through global collaboration and innovation. Its global membership consists of companies and organizations which develop and deploy RAIN technology solutions across many vertical markets.
RAIN is a standards-based wireless technology that enables businesses and consumers to identify, locate and authenticate billions of items connected to the Internet of Things. RAIN technology uses the ISO/IEC 18000-63 protocol (also known as GS1 UHF Gen2). For more information, visit https://therainalliance.org/

References
1. Dall, Chris. “Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.” CIDRAP, 17 Feb. 2025, cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-disease/report-illnesses-contaminated-food-increased-2024-severe-cases-doubled.
2. Nutrition, Center for Food Safety and Applied. “FSMA Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods.” FDA, 13 Nov. 2024, fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-requirements-additional-traceability-records-certain-foods.
3. Dake, Zach. “Digital Product Passports Enabled by RAIN.” The RAIN Alliance, 4 Nov. 2024, therainalliance.org/digital-product-passports-enabled-by-rain-rfid/.
4. U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Investigation Update: E. Coli Outbreak, McDonald’s Quarter Pounders – October 22, 2024.” CDC, U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 22 Oct. 2024, cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/investigation-update-e-coli-o157-2024.html.
5. Coveny, McKenna Madison. “Why Does It Seem like 2024 Is the Year of E. Coli Outbreaks?” Food Poisoning News, 22 Nov. 2024, foodpoisoningnews.com/why-does-it-seem-like-2024-is-the-year-of-e-coli-outbreaks/.

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CINCINNATI, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cinnova Technologies LLC is excited to announce a major milestone: achieving Microsoft Partnerships in Digital & App Innovation and Data & AI, along with securing an AWS Partnership. These partnerships reaffirm our dedication to delivering cutting-edge cloud, AI, and digital transformation solutions that help businesses scale, innovate, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

Enhancing Digital Innovation and AI Capabilities with Microsoft

As a Microsoft Digital & App Innovation Partner, we specialize in building, modernizing, and scaling cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure. Our expertise enables businesses to develop secure, high-performance applications that drive efficiency, improve user experience, and accelerate time to market. Whether it’s modernizing legacy systems or developing new digital solutions, we help organizations harness the full potential of Azure’s cloud ecosystem.

Through our Microsoft Data & AI Partnership, we further solidify our leadership in big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. By leveraging AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and data intelligence, we empower businesses to make smarter decisions, optimize processes, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Expanding Cloud Excellence with AWS

Our AWS Partnership strengthens our multi-cloud expertise, demonstrating our deep proficiency in cloud computing, DevOps, cloud migration, and enterprise application development. AWS’s robust infrastructure, combined with our experience, enables businesses to optimize cloud performance, enhance security, and maximize operational efficiency.

Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation

“Our recognition as a trusted partner by both Microsoft and AWS is a testament to our expertise in cloud, AI, and digital transformation,” said Jeff Holtmeier, Executive Chairman of Cinnova. “These partnerships allow us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to innovate, automate, and thrive in an increasingly digital world.”

At Cinnova, we are committed to helping businesses scale, automate workflows, and modernize their technology ecosystems. Our partnerships with Microsoft and AWS position us at the forefront of AI-driven innovation, data analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise modernization, enabling us to solve complex challenges with future-ready solutions.

Learn More

For more information on how Cinnova can help your business leverage cloud, AI, and digital transformation, visit www.cinnova.com.

About Cinnova

Cinnova is a leading technology solutions provider specializing in cloud computing, AI, data analytics, and enterprise application development. With a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and client success, we help businesses harness modern technology to achieve sustainable growth, efficiency, and a competitive edge in their industries.

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