PROVIDENCE, R.I., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HavocAI Inc., a leading innovator in autonomous uncrewed surface vessel technology, is excited to announce the successful closing of an $11 million Seed round of funding. The round was led by Scout Ventures, co-led by Trousdale Ventures, and saw additional participation from Outlander VC, The Veteran Fund, BV.VC, Decisive Point, Alumni Ventures, and New North Ventures. This strategic investment will fuel HavocAI’s mission to enable ultra low-cost autonomous surface vessels to operate at an unprecedented scale across both defense and commercial markets.

“We are thrilled to have such a distinguished group of investors who deeply understand our vision and are committed to supporting us on this journey,” said Paul Lwin, CEO of HavocAI. “This capital allows us to scale our production capabilities and grow our team to meet the increasing demand from both our existing and new customers.”

HavocAI is pioneering the technology needed to allow a single operator to command and control thousands of unmanned assets. The company’s innovative platform is designed to provide significant cost efficiencies, operational reliability, and scalable solutions for a wide range of applications, from defense missions to commercial ventures.

This latest funding will enable HavocAI to expand its production capacity, enhance product development, and accelerate customer acquisition, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of autonomous uncrewed vessel technology.

“We’re excited to support HavocAI as they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in USV technology,” said Brad Harrison, Managing Partner, at Scout Ventures. “Their technology has the potential to dramatically transform the industry, and we look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make.”

For more information on HavocAI and its groundbreaking technology, visit Havocai.com.

About HavocAI: HavocAI develops ultra low-cost uncrewed surface vessels and software that enable a single operator to command and control thousands of unmanned assets, providing scalable and efficient solutions for both defense and commercial markets.

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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 20, 2024 /CNW/ – This September, Members of Parliament are showing their solidarity with the 700,000 people in Canada living with dementia by wearing Forget-Me-Not pins during World Alzheimer’s Month. In a collaborative effort led by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, MPs are invited to wear the pins on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, as part of a special day of recognition in Parliament.

Dementia, a condition affecting millions of people globally, is a rapidly growing health crisis in Canada, projected to affect 1.7 million people in Canada by 2050. The personal and financial toll of dementia is immense, with costs exceeding $10 billion annually in Canada alone.

The Alzheimer Society uses the Forget-Me-Not flower as a symbol of memory loss– one of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Wearing the pin serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing need for advocacy, research, and support for all of those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Dr. Luca Pisterzi, Vice President, Research Programs and Evidence at the Alzheimer Society of Canada, highlights the importance of this gesture:

“By wearing the Forget-Me-Not pin, MPs and Canadians alike are sending a clear message: we stand with families and caregivers impacted by dementia, and we are committed to raising awareness and advocating for greater support.”

MPs across all political parties will come together in a unified display of support, with additional calls for members to share their personal messages of solidarity on social media, helping spread awareness to their constituencies and beyond.

The Growing Global Dementia Crisis: Findings from the World Alzheimer Report 2024

The global burden of dementia continues to worsen,  as highlighted in the World Alzheimer Report 2024, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and the London School of Economics (LSE). The report found that:

80% of people incorrectly believe dementia is a normal part of ageing, a significant increase from 66% in 2019.65% of health and care professionals also hold this misconception, up from 62% in 2019.88% of people living with dementia report experiencing discrimination due to their condition, an increase from 83% in 2019.

These alarming figures highlight the importance of challenging stigmas associated with dementia. Paola Barbarino, CEO of ADI, stressed the need for better education around dementia as a medical condition:

“This inaccurate view of dementia is a major concern, particularly from healthcare professionals, as it can delay diagnosis and access to the right treatment, care, and support.”

Stigma around dementia is leading to increasing social isolation, with 31% of people living with dementia avoiding social situations due to concerns about how they will be perceived, while 47% of caregivers report declining invitations from family and friends. This isolation not only affects emotional well-being but can also exacerbate symptoms of dementia, creating a vicious cycle that hinders the quality of life for those affected.

“Despite these challenges, there are reasons for hope. Public confidence in tackling dementia-related stigma has grown, with 64% of respondents in high-income countries feeling more empowered to challenge discrimination than in 2019,” says Dr. Pisterzi. “By coming together, we can create a movement that drives meaningful change, supporting those affected and pushing for advancements in research, care, and understanding.”

Canadians can participate in World Alzheimer’s Month by sharing their support on social media using the hashtags #WorldAlzMonth, #TimeToActOnDementia and #TimeToActOnAlzheimers.

About the Alzheimer Society of Canada

The Alzheimer Society’s mission is to alleviate the personal and social impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and to promote the search for causes, treatments, and a cure.

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Latest recognition marks eleventh consecutive year of Pure Storage being recognized as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced it has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms, positioned highest on the Ability to Execute axis and furthest on the Completeness of Vision axis. The latest recognition by Gartner marks the fifth consecutive year that Pure Storage has been positioned highest and furthest in this report, as well as the eleventh consecutive year as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader.

Industry Significance:

Enterprises are grappling with a range of challenges: from scaling AI initiatives, to defending against evolving cyber threats, to managing energy consumption. Traditional IT infrastructure has proven to be inadequate, riddled with inflexible storage solutions that can’t keep up with rapid technological advancements and performance needs. This lack of agility hampers AI growth and heightens vulnerability to sophisticated cyberattacks, while increasing energy costs and power demands add further strain. To tackle these challenges, businesses require a modernized data infrastructure that provides the agility, reliability, and efficiency necessary for effective solutions.

Platform Momentum:

The Pure Storage Platform delivers unmatched agility and risk reduction with a simple, unified storage platform and flexible as-a-service experience for the broadest range of use cases – from on-premises to the public cloud to hosted environments. Central to the platform, the often imitated but never duplicated Evergreen® architecture ensures continuous, non-disruptive upgrades, enabling enterprises to quickly adapt in today’s dynamic business landscape. With the industry’s most comprehensive set of concurrent SLAs, customers get the reliability, performance, and energy efficiency required to modernize their businesses.

The Pure Storage Platform has introduced several innovations and industry-first milestones over the past year to help organizations accelerate their AI initiatives, improve cyber resiliency and address today’s pressing power challenges, including:

First Purpose-Built AI Storage-as-a-Service: Evergreen//One™ for AI guarantees storage performance for GPUs to support training, inference, and HPC workloads, extending Pure’s position for capacity subscriptions, and introduces the ability to purchase based on dynamic performance and throughput needs. This unique SLA eliminates the need for planning or overbuying.First-of-its-Kind Storage Automation: Pure Fusion™ seamlessly integrates and optimizes storage pools for both structured and unstructured data, across on-premises and cloud environments. Embedded in the Purity operating system, Fusion will soon be available across the entire Pure Storage Platform to all global customers.First Generative AI Copilot for Storage: Raising the bar again for simplicity, the industry’s first generative AI copilot for storage represents a radically new way to manage and protect data using natural language. This leverages data insights from tens of thousands of customers to guide storage teams through every step of complex and unforeseen performance and management issues and staying ahead of security incidents.Intelligence-Driven Security Assessment: The assessment provides deep visibility into fleet-level security risks and offers actionable insights to maximize cyber resilience. Based on aggregated intelligence across 10k+ environments, it delivers numerical scores to benchmark an entire storage fleet’s security posture, while also offering best practices to align with NIST 2.0 standards, advance regulatory compliance, remediate potential security anomalies, and rapidly restore operations. Pure’s AI copilot leverages the assessment to provide CISOs the ability to benchmark security posture against other Pure customers.Industry-First Paid Power and Rack Commitment: Pure Storage pays for its customers’ power and rack space through Evergreen//One, taking responsibility for the associated costs of power and rack unit to run our offerings. As AI workloads become increasingly power-hungry and data center demands surge, Pure’s paid power and rack solution—combined with 10x lower power consumption—helps IT manage rising electricity costs and space constraints more efficiently.

Customer Experience:

As of September 20, 2024, Pure Storage has an Overall Rating of 4.8 out of 5 in the Primary Storage Platforms market, with 98% of reviewers willing to recommend, based on 617 reviews on Gartner Peer Insights™. Hear from our customers:

“My experience with Pure has been nothing but positive. I have been using their storage platforms for over 3 years and never had a negative experience with the product or customer service. It’s been the best storage solution I have ever worked with.” ($1B–$3B USD Telecommunications Company Review)”Pure not only provides an amazing product, but also an excellent customer experience. They are truly partners and assist to no end to ensure you are using their product to its fullest.” ($10B–$30B USD Healthcare and Biotech Company Review)”A green choice that makes a lot of sense. Working with Pure is just easy. The account team is available and very knowledgeable, and support is easy to reach and work with any day/time. There are multiple failsafes built-in and upgrades are non-disruptive.” ($50M – $250M USD Banking Company Review)

Executive Insight:

“Pure Storage delivers the industry’s most integrated and powerful storage platform, all under one consistent operating system and control plane. While legacy storage vendors add complexity, we’ve focused on simplifying data management by delivering a true, consistent data experience inclusive of our SLA-driven storage-as-a-service. The Pure Storage Platform empowers our customers to seize the opportunities of tomorrow, from AI and cyber resiliency to sustainability.” – Charles Giancarlo, Chief Executive Officer, Pure Storage 

About Gartner Magic Quadrant

Magic Quadrant™ reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables organizations to get the most from market analysis in alignment with their unique business and technology needs.

To learn more, access the full 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms report on Pure Storage’s website.

Analyst Recognition:
A Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Platforms
A Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed File Systems & Object Storage

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About Pure Storage

Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) delivers the industry’s most advanced data storage platform to store, manage, and protect the world’s data at any scale. With Pure Storage, organizations have ultimate simplicity and flexibility, saving time, money, and energy. From AI to archive, Pure Storage delivers a cloud experience with one unified Storage as-a-Service platform across on premises, cloud, and hosted environments. Our platform is built on our Evergreen architecture that evolves with your business – always getting newer and better with zero planned downtime, guaranteed. Our customers are actively increasing their capacity and processing power while significantly reducing their carbon and energy footprint. It’s easy to fall in love with Pure Storage, as evidenced by the highest Net Promoter Score in the industry. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com.

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