Connect with us

Technology

DataShapes AI Welcomes DIU Veteran Sarah Cuellar as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

Published

on

Former Deputy Director of the Energy Portfolio for DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit named to key role at DataShapes AI

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DataShapes AI, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), distributed AI agents, and data-driven solutions for the electromagnetic spectrum, announced today that Sarah Cuellar, a former executive with the DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit, has been named Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and tasked with developing the partnerships and fostering the key relationships that will propel the startup into its next phase of active growth. Ms. Cuellar’s expertise will be key as she identifies opportunities to collaborate on initiatives and positions DataShapes AI as a trusted partner in both the defense and commercial markets.

“We’re extremely fortunate to have someone with Sarah’s background and abilities as we move the company forward,” said Logan D. Selby, CEO of DataShapes AI. “Sarah’s experience at the DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering will be a tremendous asset for identifying the partnerships and executing the strategies that will take DataShapes AI into the future. Her background will be invaluable for building relationships with both industry stakeholders and in the federal government. We are absolutely thrilled that Sarah has decided to join us.”

As the Deputy Director for the Energy Portfolio at DIU, Ms. Cuellar was responsible for more than 25 energy projects and $383 million in project funding and also served as the Combatant Command Embed to United States Southern Command. Prior to her role at DIU, Ms. Cuellar was employed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Liaison Officer for United States Southern Command where she oversaw eight Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstrations (JCTD), two Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF), one Rapid Reaction Technology Office (RRTO), and one Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) valued at over 175 million dollars.

Before working at the DIU, Ms. Cuellar worked as a Senior Public Private Partnerships Coordinator, where she created and sustained strategic relationships with local in-country non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses and academic institutions in over 14 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Ms. Cuellar was selected to serve as an advisor to the Commander’s Action Group to attain key partnerships with academia, service academies, and think tanks. Prior to her role in the J9, she was the Civil Affairs Operations Noncommissioned Officer in charge at United States Southern Command where her duties included coordinating and overseeing all Reserve General Purpose Joint Civil Affairs forces deployed in the western hemisphere.

Ms. Cuellar received a master’s degree from Florida International University in Global Risks and Political Affairs. She retired from the US Army Reserve in 2024 after twenty years of serving her country.

About DataShapes AI

DataShapes AI delivers automated, real-time electromagnetic spectrum insights for commercial and government applications. Our software integrates seamlessly with any hardware, incorporating advanced analytics to extract actionable intelligence from signals and waveforms. Operating flexibly on devices without the need for costly infrastructure, we accelerate decision-making across land, sea, air, and space.

CONTACT:

Logan D. Selby, PhD
CEO, DataShapes AI
info@datashapesai.com

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/datashapes-ai-welcomes-diu-veteran-sarah-cuellar-as-vice-president-of-strategic-partnerships-302419196.html

SOURCE DataShapes AI

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

Highly International, ITE Hong Kong 2025, a Great Sourcing Platform for Asian Travel Trade

Published

on

By

HONG KONG, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The annual ITE Hong Kong in 2025 comprises 39th ITE (Leisure) and 20th ITE MICE, will be held from June 12 to 15 in Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, first two days for trade and last two days for public. Named MEGA EVENT by government, ITE Hong Kong 2025 also its 5th live edition since Covid-19.

Highly international, ITE2024 had 515 exhibitors (87% non- HK) from 68 countries and regions (36% non-Asia); included some 70 NTOs many regularly held official pavilions / stands; and used 5 halls which same as in 2019. Again, mainland China staged ITE’s largest pavilion inside which Chinese provinces built own pavilions with unique design.

Among ITE2024’s 7023 buyers and trade visitors 46% from outside Hong Kong (Specifically, 30% from mainland China; and 16% from other Asian cities), though the organizer only subsidized buyers and trade delegations instead of fully hosting.

Asian travel trade welcome applying online for ITE2025’s free Trade Visitor Badge. Besides free admission, ITE’s subsidy scheme includes free lunch / dink coupon, cloak room services etc., while subsidized visitors shall attend Seller-Meeting-Buyer session.

Attracting more mainland Chinese audiences, this year trade seminar series on “New / Niche Destinations & Products” start having English to Mandarin simultaneous interpretation. Besides NTO presentations, exhibitor’s seminars, Meeting KOLs and Industry Forum on Sustainability, themes like Green tourism and Youth Travel will be highlighted.

Positive responses from repeating and new exhibitors, ITE2025 expecting more non-HK resident exhibitors. Among the popular NE Asian destinations, South Korea will this year feature two official pavilions, respectively by Korea Tourism Organization and Seoul with a combined 50% expansion. For faraway, new or niche destinations, for examples, there from EUROPE, AMERICAS & PACIFIC are Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Marianas and Poland; CENTRAL & WEST ASIA are Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan; AFRICA & INDIAN OCEAN are Ethiopia, Seychelles, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

ITE public days gather some 60000 premium FIT, who shop around, plan and book holidays online by mobile inside the exhibition halls. Last year 7000 attended 80 seminars. Welcome asking for free tickets.  

Organized by TKS Exhibition Services Ltd., ITE strongly supported by Ministry of Culture and Tourism, P.R.China with Hong Kong Tourism Board etc. as Supporters. Details / Registration: https://www.itehk.com Contact: travel@tkshk.com | WhatsApp: +852 69361271

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/highly-international-ite-hong-kong-2025-a-great-sourcing-platform-for-asian-travel-trade-302420483.html

SOURCE ITE Hong Kong; TKS Exhibition Services Ltd

Continue Reading

Technology

VEHERE ESTABLISHES MIDDLE EAST OPERATIONS TO ADDRESS GROWING CYBERSECURITY DEMANDS

Published

on

By

DUBAI, UAE and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vehere, a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, is rapidly expanding in the Middle East region, especially focusing on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Bahrain. With more locations on the horizon, this initiative is designed to accelerate Vehere’s regional expansion, addressing the growing cybersecurity demands of enterprises in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Vehere’s strategic move in the Middle East ensures regulatory compliance and enhances credibility, along with unlocking significant business opportunities and strengthening relationships within the local ecosystem. It represents a crucial step in Vehere’s future progress, boosting operational capabilities and driving its overall success.

Responding to the escalating demand for robust cybersecurity infrastructure and cyber resilience, Vehere plans to leverage local talent and increase its staffing. Avinash Garg, Vice President—Sales (MEA), stated, “This period of exponential growth presents the ideal chance to broaden our sectoral footprint and advance our Middle East roadmap. Vehere’s strong presence will allow us to deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions, ensuring rapid deployment and faster turnaround times for our customers.”

Adding to the conversation, Abdul Raheem Shaikh, recently appointed Regional Director, Sales—KSA and Bahrain, remarked, “Our efforts resonate strongly with Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of creating a thriving digital economy and enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across the Kingdom. With cutting-edge AI technology, we aim to support Saudi Arabia’s global innovation and digital transformation and also contribute to its economic diversification.”

Gautham Srinivasa, Regional Director, Sales—Middle East, also commented, “Vehere’s establishment of a market-specific base in the Middle East aligns seamlessly with its ambitious plan to solidify its position as a leading provider of AI-powered Cyber Network Intelligence technology.”

Vehere’s team of experts in the region also includes Yahya Khan, Principal Consultant, Systems Engineering, and Haramit Banga, Senior Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering, whose extensive experience and versatility will be instrumental in establishing Vehere as the leading choice for organizations seeking cutting-edge cybersecurity offerings to safeguard their corporate networks.

About Vehere:

Vehere is a new-age Cyber Defense software company specializing in AI Cyber Network Intelligence. For more than a decade, Vehere has been supporting counter-terrorism analysts in Defense and Intelligence communities. Vehere is now trusted by cyber-analysts in Fortune 500 companies, including Telecom, Financial Institutions, and Smart Cities, to protect their critical infrastructure against real-time cyberattacks.

Vehere: HUNT BEFORE BREACH™

Media Contact:
Eisha Singh
eisha.singh@vehere.com

Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2268795/4387329/Vehere__Logo.jpg

 

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/vehere-establishes-middle-east-operations-to-address-growing-cybersecurity-demands-302420800.html

Continue Reading

Technology

Hyundai Mobis Opens Integrated R&D Center in India with Aim to Develop Global Software Hub

Published

on

By

The company has combined two existing R&D centers into one large-scale R&D base in India, aiming to make it a software strategy hub with its own capabilities.It is promoting its three long-term R&D strategies, increasing participation of the new Indian center in new R&D projects, and expanding the number of models the center will develop.Software is becoming more important as the local market for EVs and SUVs expands, with the company aiming to provide integrated solutions for both local and global automakers.

SEOUL, South Korea, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) will expand the operation of its Indian R&D center as a strategic base dedicated to automotive software. As the sales of high-value products equipped with software increases, the role of the company’s Indian R&D center in verifying and analyzing them is also increasing.

Hyundai Mobis announced on 7 that it has opened an R&D base dedicated to software in Hyderabad, Telangana, which is known as the Silicon Valley of India. Following the launching of its first Technical Center of India in 2007, Hyundai Mobis established its second Indian center in 2020, and has since operated those two centers. The new integrated large-scale R&D center aims to accommodate the increasing number of software R&D personnel and combine the company’s dispersed R&D centers to maximize synergy.

Located in the center of Hyderabad, the new integrated R&D base has a total floor area of about 24,000 ㎡ and is located in a commercial area where global technology giants are concentrated, making it easy to secure excellent software talent. The 10-story building houses research spaces, data centers, labs and training rooms, partner workspaces, and break rooms.

Behind the company’s decision to build the R&D base was the rapidly growing Indian automotive market. According to a global research firm, India’s annual new car sales volume is 5.2 million vehicles, the third largest in the world, and is expected to grow to 6.2 million by 2028.

In particular, as the Indian automobile market has shifted from small cars to SUVs and EVs, the application of new level 2 autonomous driving features such as large displays and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is becoming more active. Accordingly, Hyundai Mobis is putting in a lot of effort to make its Technical Center of India a strategic hub for boosting global sales.

To this end, the company plans to develop it into an R&D hub that drives product cost competitiveness, performance, quality, and technology based on its abundant software R&D personnel. Hyundai Mobis plans to collaborate with vehicle software companies near its R&D center in Hyderabad, creating an external ecosystem and continuing to hire talented people.

The strategy is to develop the Technical Center of India as a global software hub with its own business capabilities and use it as an advanced base to provide integrated solutions to global carmakers.

Hyundai Mobis plans to expand the scope of software R&D at the center by increasing its participation from the early stages of new product development, developing software for local vehicles at the center, and focusing on streamlining productivity through the introduction of artificial intelligence.

“The Technical Center of India has a large pool of developers, so it is a place where many new R&D attempts are made,” said Jong-keun Lee, Head of Hyundai Mobis Technical Center of India. “Based on our nearly 20 years of experience in developing production vehicles, we will promote the advancement of software and contribute to improving product competitiveness.”

Currently, Hyundai Mobis is accelerating the development of a hardware and software integrated platform that reflects the trend around software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This integrated platform is expected to emerge as a one-stop solution that supports the reduction of development costs and the convenience of the R&D environment for global customers with a customized system that can respond to each customer and vehicle segment flexibly.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Mobis not only operates its Korean R&D centers, such as the Technical Center of Korea Mabuk and the Technical Center of Korea Uiwang, but it also operates overseas R&D centers in India, Germany, and China. The company plans to establish a new semiconductor R&D center in Silicon Valley, USA this year, which will focus on developing core technologies for autonomous driving along with its existing Hyundai Mobis Technical Center of North America in Detroit. The company’s R&D center in Frankfurt, Germany, focuses on developing technologies related to autonomous driving sensors, while the one in Shanghai, China is responsible for evaluating and improving the design of locally produced modules, brakes, and steering components.

Media Contact 
Choon Kee Hwang: ckhwang@mobis.com
Jihyun Han: jihyun.han@mobis.com

Logo – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1166884/hyundaimobis_CI_Logo.jpg

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/hyundai-mobis-opens-integrated-rd-center-in-india-with-aim-to-develop-global-software-hub-302421712.html

Continue Reading

Trending