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PATERSON, NJ GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT LEADS TO FINANCIAL STABILITY, INCREASED SAVINGS, AND REDUCED STRESS

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7 months ago

February 26, 2024

Residents see tangible benefits with $500 monthly guaranteed income

PATERSON, N.J., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income and the Office of Mayor Andre Sayegh welcomed the release of independent data on the Paterson Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial stability, increased savings, and reduced stress for participants.

The pilot, administered by the City of Paterson, provided a monthly payment of $500 to 110 city residents from June 2021 to June 2022. To qualify, recipients had to be 18 years of age and older, with an annual income below $30,000 for a single person or below $88,000 for a family. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania collaborated with Paterson to set up a control group and analyze data from the pilot, which has been released today.

Key findings include:

Pilot participants increased their financial stability. While the control group’s ability to cover a $400 emergency sharply declined, guaranteed income recipients not only maintained their ability, over 15% saved more than $500 by the 12-month mark.There were shifts in employment patterns within the treatment group, with a rise in gig work and self-employment. Recipients increased their income significantly, from an average of $16,604 at the start to $24,810 six months after the pilot ended, compared to the control group’s $19,078.Participants found a balance between paid work and caregiving responsibilities, showcasing the program’s support in fostering work-life balance.The cost burden of housing was reduced for the treatment group, and their home quality perceptions improved. The program empowered individuals to make positive changes in their living spaces, from small improvements to significant investments.The study also showed mental health improvements, with recipients experiencing a significant decrease in distress levels and chaos that continued six months after the program ended.Beyond individual impact, the program strengthened social ties within the community. Participants engaged in community work, shared resources, and considered the program a valuable asset in fostering a sense of belonging.

“The guaranteed income program is not only about putting money in people’s pockets, it is also about restoring dignity,” said Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh. “This pilot demonstrated the power of relatively small, no strings attached payments. Our goal is to seek more private and federal dollars to support a possible expansion of the program.”

Dante, a Paterson guaranteed income recipient identified in the report, said, “I have never been able to build credit at all. But now since I have the sort of steady income and I know it’s going to be coming in, I took some of the money out. I put it in a bank account, and I opened up one of those credit cards that they use like with your own money. And I’ve been able to, you know, finally have credit. And it’s going well. I have—you know, my credit is like at 712 I think now…The credit card, it was a risk that I never took.”

The Paterson Guaranteed Income program demonstrated its potential to bring about transformative change in the lives of participants, addressing financial instability, mental health challenges, and fostering community connections. As the report concludes, the program stands as a beacon of hope and a model for innovative approaches to addressing socio-economic challenges. Overall, guaranteed income seemed to temporarily free participants from time scarcity, allowing them to make deliberate choices around parenting, workforce participation, and time for self and family.

Building off early success, Mayor Andre Sayegh expanded the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program in October 2023. An additional 200 recipients were selected to receive $400 per month for 12 months. The expansion was funded entirely by American Rescue Plan dollars.

“Just last week, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income released polling showing that a healthy majority of voters — nearly two-thirds — support guaranteed income because they’ve seen it work in communities across the country. The results in Paterson, NJ are yet another proof point that guaranteed income works, and makes families stronger and more resilient,” said Michael D. Tubbs, founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. “It’s time to move from pilots to permanent policy.”

Paterson’s pilot is affiliated with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, a coalition of 150 mayors and growing. The research findings from Paterson build upon similar results from the mayor-led guaranteed income programs in Stockton, CA, and St. Paul, Minnesota, which provided families with $500 per month for two years. Researchers found statistically significant gains in employment, financial stability, mental health, and overall well-being.

Read the full report on the Paterson Guaranteed Income program her e.

Founded in June of 2020 by former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income is a coalition of nearly 150 mayors committed to advancing a federal guaranteed income – direct, recurring cash payments to middle and low-income people. Expanding to include city and county legislators in 2023 with Counties for a Guaranteed Income, the network acts as a research and resource hub for municipal pilots around the country–nearly 60 and counting. A new documentary film, It’s Basic, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2023, follows recipients and illuminates the life-changing impact of guaranteed income programs on families’ economic security and opportunity.

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QR codes payment Market to Reach $35.07 Billion, Globally, by 2030 at 16.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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September 23, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The QR codes payment market is expected to witness notable growth owing to the massive adoption of QR code payment among merchants and the rise in the usage of smartphones & surge in faster connectivity.

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “QR codes payment Market by Offering (Solution and Services), Payment Type (Push Payment and Pull Payment), Transaction Channel (Face-to-Face and Remote), End User (Restaurant, Retail & E-Commerce, E-Ticket Booking and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030″. According to the report, the “QR codes payment market” was valued at $8.07 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $35.07 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2021 to 2030.

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The QR codes payment market is expected to witness notable growth owing to the massive adoption of QR code payment among merchants and the rise in the usage of smartphones & surge in faster connectivity. Moreover, developing economies are expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the market during the forecast period. On the contrary, rising data breaches and security issues limit the growth of the QR codes payment market.

The solution segment held the highest market share in 2020.

By offering, the solution segment dominated the market in 2020, this segment includes the various software and platforms that enable QR code payments, such as mobile payment applications, POS systems, and digital wallets. The widespread adoption of QR code payment solutions was driven by their ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and the growing demand for contactless payment options, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the services segment is expected to witness the largest CAGR of 18.0%, the services segment is expected to witness the highest growth in the coming years. This growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for services related to the integration, maintenance, and support of QR code payment systems.

The push payment segment held the highest market share in 2020.

By payment type, the push payment segment accounted for the largest share in 2020. This dominance is largely due to the convenience and efficiency associated with push payments, where consumers initiate transactions by sending funds directly to merchants or service providers through QR codes. However, the pull payment segment is expected to witness the largest CAGR of 18.4%. Pull payments, where merchants initiate transactions by scanning a customer’s QR code, offer enhanced convenience for both consumers and businesses. This method allows for faster checkouts and reduces the friction associated with traditional payment processes.

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Regional Insights: The Asia-Pacific region held the highest market share in 2020.

By region, the QR codes payment market was dominated by Asia-Pacific in 2020. The widespread adoption of mobile payment technologies and the increasing penetration of smartphones have created a favorable environment for QR code payments in countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asian nations.

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Leading Market Players-

Alibaba.comBarclaysGoogleLINE Pay CorporationOne97 Communications Limited (Paytm)PayPalRevolut LtdSquare, Inc.TencentUnionPay International Co. Ltd

Key Industry Developments

In March 2024, Payment Asia released Hong Kong’s annual payment trends and made predictions for the next year’s payment trends. With the increasing update of mobile payment methods and the gradual popularity of QR code payments.In October 2023, The Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB) launched its merchant QR code facility, an easy payment acceptance solution, as part of its efforts to build a cashless economy. KVGB chairperson Shreekant Bhandiwad said the government is aggressively pushing for higher usage of digital payment mechanisms, including the BHIM app, increasing usage of PoS machines and QR codes among others.In May 2022, SimplyPayMe launched their new QR (quick response) code payments system. Devised to facilitate faster touch-free digital payments, the new system allows businesses to create QR codes for instant customer payment without having to manually enter or share their card details.

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Key Benefits for Stakeholders

The study provides in-depth analysis of the global QR codes payment market share along with current trends and future estimations to illustrate the imminent investment pockets.Information about key drivers, restrains, and opportunities and their impact analysis on the global QR codes payment market are provided in the report.Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers and suppliers operating in the market.An extensive analysis of the key segments of the industry helps to understand the QR codes payment market trends.The quantitative analysis of the global QR codes payment market forecast from 2021 to 2030 is provided to determine the market potential.

Key Market Segments

By Offering

SolutionStatic QR CodeMerchant-Presented Mode (MPM)Customer-Presented Mode (CPM)Dynamic QR CodeServicesProfessional ServicesManaged Services

By Payment Type

Push PaymentPull Payment

By Transaction Channel

Face-to-FaceRemote

By End User

RestaurantRetail & E-CommerceE-Ticket BookingOthers

By Region

North AmericaU.S.CanadaEuropeUKGermanyFranceItalySpainNetherlandsRest of EuropeAsia-PacificChinaJapanIndiaAustraliaSouth KoreaRest of Asia-PacificLAMEALatin AmericaMiddle EastAfrica

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“Black technology” to help the autumn inspection efficient and orderly

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5 seconds ago

September 23, 2024

KUITUN, China, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the State Grid Kuitun Power Supply Company kicked off the autumn inspection, comprehensively investigated risks and hidden dangers, strictly implemented the safety control requirements, and ensured the safe and stable operation of the power grid.

Trees located under the high-voltage lines of the distribution network, such as severe weather such as strong winds and thunderstorms, are likely to increase the risk of line breakage, grounding, and short circuit caused by tree barriers. The traditional manual barrier clearing method has some problems, such as small space, difficult power failure and high risk, which affect the improvement of power supply reliability to a certain extent.

The science and technology innovation team of State Grid Kuitun Power Supply Company proposed the idea of using a laser knife to clear the obstacle, and successfully combined the live working robot with a high-power laser knife. During the operation, the insulated bucket arm truck lifted the live working robot and the laser knife to the overhead line of the distribution network surrounded by tree barriers, and the operator controlled the robot to emit laser beam at a fixed point to achieve efficient cutting. Compared with traditional laser cannons, the firing distance is closer, the speed is faster, and the operation efficiency is higher.

While ensuring the stable operation of the power grid, the intelligent live operation robot of the distribution network can replace the manual work to complete the live operation of the overhead line of the 10 kV distribution network, which ensures the personal safety of the operators, reduces the labor intensity, and improves the quality and efficiency of the operation.

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Data Center Asia 2025 Set for Ground-breaking Launch in Hong Kong

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1 hour ago

September 23, 2024

HONG KONG, Sept. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Positioned as an essential knowledge exchange platform and a cross-continental meeting place for the industry, Data Center Asia (DCA), organized by Informa Markets Asia, is set to make its grand debut from 15 to 17 July 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Building on the success of the long-running, AFCOM-affiliated Data Center World event in the US, Data Center Asia will serve as the epicenter for data center technology innovations and business transformations in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific markets, with highlights to the regional hotspots such as the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Hong Kong as a prime event location allows the event to attract a diverse visitor mix across Asia-Pacific region and boost the connectivity with global markets.

By showcasing the end-to-end data center value chain, DCA 2025 promises to be a transformative moment for Asia’s data center ecosystem, offering unparalleled opportunities for education, networking and sourcing that will shape the future of digital infrastructure. The event will be co-located with Build4Asia, The Battery Show Asia and Mobility Tech Asia, bringing content and visitor synergies under a broad renewable energy theme that covers advanced battery technologies, energy storage, electric/hybrid technologies, green facilities and green building solutions, and other relevant subjects.

The Ultimate Showcase of Data Center Innovations

The three-day DCA 2025 will showcase hundreds of advanced solutions designed to help attendees refine their data center strategies. Exhibitors will span the entire data center industry ecosystem, bringing together every key element from data center infrastructure, design engineering and systems integration, intelligent products and technologies, cloud and virtualisation to telecommunications. Corporate users and industry professionals including data center operators, IT and infrastructure managers, facility managers, cloud service experts, cybersecurity specialists and sustainability advocates will have the opportunity to connect with top-tier global suppliers, explore the latest technologies, and rethink the full lifecycle of data center operations.

Held alongside the exhibition, The DCA conference will feature a series of expertly curated tracks, each focused on the latest trends and best practice in the industry. Featuring over 100 top-tier speakers across the region and from outside Asia, attendees will engage in in-depth discussions on key topics such as the current market landscape, energy efficiency & sustainability, data center design & operations, among many others. This dynamic exchange of ideas will inject new energy into the data center communities, offering attendees invaluable insights and practical takeaways.

Hong Kong as a Springboard to China and the Wider Asian Markets

Strategically located in the heart of Asia, Hong Kong bridges between Mainland China and the rest of the world, offering unmatched access for foreign businesses to enter the burgeoning GBA and the wider China markets and meanwhile enabling China local enterprises to expand their global footprint. Situated at AsiaWorld-Expo, which is conveniently located next to the Hong Kong International Airport and near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, DCA 2025 ensures seamless access for visitors from all directions, making it an ideal platform to foster global connections and explore trans-continental business opportunities.

Hong Kong is distinguished by its superior connectivity, deep talent pool and advanced hardware infrastructure that complement the essential needs of the data center industry. The city’s commitment to supporting this sector is evident in its significant government initiatives, including subsidies for relevant R&D projects and the redevelopment initiatives to convert industrial buildings into the state-of-the-art data centers. These efforts are also complemented by Hong Kong’s strong supply-demand dynamics within key industries such as finance, trade, insurance and logistics, which drive lasting and robust needs for data center solutions. All these offer a fertile environment for investment and growth to the data center.

Strategic Co-Location for Maximum Synergy

As a strategic move to create powerful synergies, DCA 2025 will be co-located with three other technology-focused events held across seven standard halls at AsiaWorld-Expo:

the locally acclaimed Build4Asia, which specializes in green building, smart facilities and efficient power managementthe inaugural edition of The Battery Show Asia, which showcases the advancements in advanced battery and energy storage technologiesthe newly created Mobility Tech Asia, which explores the future of new energy vehicles across land, air and water.

This co-location is set to attract a diverse audience encompassing regional professionals from Internet Data Center (IDC) experts, EPC contractors, data center infrastructure manufacturers and distributors, end users and more, which would offer a broader perspective on data applications and drive valuable cross-sector exchange.

In addition, leveraging Informa’s extensive technology media network including Data Center Knowledge, InformationWeek, Network Computing and OMdia, DCA 2025 will serve up unprecedented opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and business collaborations. The extensive industry expertise and audience base brought by these sister brands will significantly enhance the event’s global impact and educational value.

Join Us to Shape the Future of Data Center

Data Center Asia 2025 is set to be a premier destination for business networking and knowledge exchange and an industry-leading think tank. The event will cultivate a vibrant community of researchers, business leaders, industry associations and opinion makers, all of whom will contribute ground-breaking insights that could make a lasting impact on Asia’s data center industry. Join us in Hong Kong from 15 to 17 July 2025 and be a part of the conversation that will shape the future of Asian data center industry!

About Informa Markets

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio is comprised of more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organizer, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

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