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NASA Awards Intuitive Machines Lunar South Pole Research Delivery

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new set of NASA science experiments and technology demonstrations will arrive at the lunar South Pole in 2027 following the agency’s latest CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative delivery award. Intuitive Machines of Houston will receive $116.9 million to deliver six NASA payloads to a part of the Moon where nighttime temperatures are frigid, the terrain is rugged, and the permanently shadowed regions could help reveal the origin of water throughout our solar system.

Part of the agency’s broader Artemis campaign, CLPS aims to conduct science on the Moon for the benefit of all, including experiments and demos that support missions with crew on the lunar surface.

“This marks the 10th CLPS delivery NASA has awarded, and the fourth planned for delivery to the South Pole of the Moon,” said Joel Kearns, deputy associate administrator for exploration, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington. “By supporting a robust cadence of CLPS flights to a variety of locations on the lunar surface, including two flights currently planned by companies for later this year, NASA will explore more of the Moon than ever before.”

NASA has awarded Intuitive Machine’s four task orders. The company delivered six NASA payloads to Malapert A in the South Pole region of the Moon in early 2024. With this lunar South Pole delivery, Intuitive Machines will be responsible for payload integration, launch from Earth, safe landing on the Moon, and mission operations.

“The instruments on this newly awarded flight will help us achieve multiple scientific objectives and strengthen our understanding of the Moon’s environment,” said Chris Culbert, manager of the CLPS initiative at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “For example, they’ll help answer key questions about where volatiles – such as water, ice, or gas – are found on the lunar surface and measure radiation in the South Pole region, which could advance our exploration efforts on the Moon and help us with continued exploration of Mars.”

The instruments, collectively expected to be about 174 pounds (79 kilograms) in mass, include:

The Lunar Explorer Instrument for Space Biology Applications will deliver yeast to the lunar surface and study its response to radiation and lunar gravity. The payload is managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California.Package for Resource Observation and In-Situ Prospecting for Exploration, Characterization and Testing is a suite of instruments that will drill down to 3.3 feet (1 meter) beneath the lunar surface, extract samples, and process them in-situ in a miniaturized laboratory, to identify possible volatiles (water, ice, or gas) trapped at extremely cold temperatures under the surface. This suite is led by ESA (European Space Agency).The Laser Retroreflector Array is a collection of eight retroreflectors that will enable lasers to precisely measure the distance between a spacecraft and the reflector on the lander. The array is a passive optical instrument and will function as a permanent location marker on the Moon for decades to come. The retroflector array is managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.The Surface Exosphere Alterations by Landers will investigate the chemical response of lunar regolith to the thermal, physical, and chemical disturbances generated during a landing, and evaluate contaminants injected into the regolith by the lander. It will give insight into how a spacecraft landing might affect the composition of samples collected nearby. This payload is managed by NASA Goddard.The Fluxgate Magnetometer will characterize certain magnetic fields to improve the understanding of energy and particle pathways at the lunar surface and is managed by NASA Goddard.The Lunar Compact Infrared Imaging System will deploy a radiometer – a device that measures infrared wavelengths of light – to explore the Moon’s surface composition, map its surface temperature distribution, and demonstrate the instrument’s feasibility for future lunar resource utilization activities. The imaging system is managed by the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Under CLPS, multiple commercial deliveries to different geographic regions will help NASA conduct science and continue working toward a long-term human presence on the Moon. Future deliveries will include sophisticated science experiments, and technology demonstrations as part of the agency’s Artemis campaign. Two upcoming CLPS flights slated to launch near the end of 2024 will deliver NASA payloads to the Moon’s nearside and South Pole, including the Intuitive Machines-2 delivery of NASA’s first on-site demonstration of searching for water and other chemical compounds 3.3 feet below the surface of the Moon, using a drill and mass spectrometer.

Learn more about CLPS and Artemis at:

https://www.nasa.gov/clps

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Experts from SPS North America to share Best Practices at BFSI Conference Expo

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Business Process Outsourcing experts from SPS, a leading provider of Technology Business Solutions, will share best practices related to business transformation and process automation at the Digital Transformation in BFSI Conference Expo in New York on September 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Business Process Outsourcing experts from SPS will be on hand to share best practices at the Digital Transformation in BFSI Conference Expo in New York on September 26, 2024. SPS is a leading innovative outsourcing provider of Technology Business Solutions that help companies automate workflows, streamline processes, and elevate the customer experience.

Through our Lean Six-Sigma methodologies, SPS helps our banking, financial services and insurance clients analyze workflows and build solutions that leverage automation to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and enhance compliance measures.

The Digital Transformation in BFSI Conference Expo is a focused event that unites professionals, experts, and stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. Its purpose is to discuss, demonstrate, and examine digital innovations and their impact. The event offers a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration between industry leaders and technology providers.

SPS is a technology-driven partner, specializing in transforming back-office operations and enhancing client-focused services for leading organizations with 45% of its current clients in the BFSI sectors. The organization offers tailored Technology Business Solutions, focusing on Data & Business Process Management and providing custom solutions for the Health and BFSI sectors to address their specific challenges.

“At SPS, we understand that digital transformation is a never-ending process,” stated Pamela Tom, Vice President, Solution Design, SPS North America. “Through our Lean Six-Sigma methodologies, we help our banking, financial services and insurance clients analyze workflows and build solutions that leverage automation to reduce cycle time, improve quality, and enhance compliance measures. We look forward to connecting and sharing best practices with attendees of the BFSI Conference.”

With a global network of delivery centers, SPS stands out as a trusted outsourcing partner, offering flexible processing options for onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery. The team of SPS experts utilize industry best practices and cutting-edge automation technologies to elevate business processes all within a certified high-security environment that safeguards sensitive data.

Explore how SPS can drive growth by implementing innovative, tech-enabled solutions at http://www.spsglobal.com.

About SPS
SPS is a leading technology-driven business transformation company. Our Technology Business Solutions bring together cutting-edge technology, deep vertical process expertise, and a diverse global workforce to support clients in their digital transformation journey and efficiently tackle their most complex challenges. With our innovative Enterprise Workplace Solutions, we empower organizations to adopt hybrid work programs to enhance productivity and flexibility.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, SPS operates in more than 20 countries and focuses on clients in banking, insurance and health. SPS has more than 8,500 employees and is recognized with a world-class NPS by its global client base.

We act with precision, connect people to the right information, and turn data into insights for better outcomes.

Discover how our dedicated team at SPS makes an impact that matters by visiting http://www.spsglobal.com.
SPS. The Power of Possibility.

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INGEEK Recognized in 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Fleet Telematics and 2024 China Hype Cycle for Security

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — INGEEK, a leading provider of innovative intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) technologies, and its Intelligent Connected System (ICS) and Automotive Digital Key have been featured in Gartner’s Market Guide for Fleet Telematics. This recognition highlights INGEEK’s capability to boost efficiency, ensure safety, and enable sustainability in fleet operations and management.

Revolutionizing Fleet Management with INGEEK ICS/Digital Key
INGEEK’s digital key solution establishes connection between the people and vehicle by digitalizing conventional car key into digital twin, which seamlessly integrates with the broader mobility ecosystem and diverse business scenarios.

Business Process Automation with online key sharing, such as contactless pick-up and return.Digital Key Management simplifies key management, reduces administrative overhead, and mitigates the risk of lost or stolen keys.Data Tracking provides insights to fleet performance and health.Enhanced Driver Satisfaction: Convenient features such as proximity lock/unlock provide a seamless driving experience.

Securing Connected Vehicles with INGEEK’s Trust Center for Automotive
Previously, AUGUST 6, INGEEK’s Trust Center was featured in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Security’s IoT Authentication technology segment. With IoT connections in China projected to reach 8 billion by 2025, robust IoT authentication is critical to protect connected car business-use cases such as V2X communications, OTA, and Digital Key. The Trust Center leverages PKI to ensure top-tier security.

Remarks from Leadership
“We’re proud to be recognized by Gartner, which is the global authority in providing industry technology advisory and insights to executives,” stated Steven Shan, CEO of INGEEK. “Our intelligent vehicle solutions prompt the next wave of smart mobility transformations, and this inclusion is a signal to how OEMs and automotive players are leveraging advanced digitalization technologies to connect the people and vehicle together.”

“Our Trust Center offers robust and scalable authentication mechanisms to safeguard connected vehicles against security threats,” added Feng Li, INGEEK’s Head of Cybersecurity BU.

“Gartner’s Market Guide coincides with our vision for a more connected, secure, and efficient mobility market,” continued William Yuan, Director of Strategy at INGEEK. “Our solutions are not just about technological advancements; they are strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing operations, reducing costs, and ultimately helping fleet operators to expand their mobility business offerings.”

For more information about INGEEK and its solutions, please visit www.ingeek.com
Media Contact: Ms. Fang at jingneng.fang@ingeek.com
Germany Contact: Professor Sachs at hans-ulrich.sachs@hus-online.com
AP/EMEA Contact: Mr. Yuan at guohao.yuan@ingeek.com

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Niutech at the Forefront: U.S.-China Circular Economy Forum Tackles “White Pollution”

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BEIJING, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 6, 2024, the inaugural U.S.-China Circular Economy Cooperation Forum was held in Beijing. The forum, guided by the U.S.-China Climate Action Working Group Circular Economy Task Force, was co-organized by the China Circular Economy Association and the US-China Business Council. The forum brought together approximately 460 distinguished guests from the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Energy, and other government departments, as well as industry experts, business representatives and scientific research institutions of the two countries. As the domestic leader in continuous pyrolysis technology, Niutech was invited to attend the forum and gave an insightful speech on the topic of waste plastic recycling, and the issues of ‘white pollution’ that can result from it.

The forum was strategically designed to advance the goals outlined in the U.S.-China “The Sunnylands Statement on Enhancing Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis”. It aimed to create a collaborative platform for both countries’ business community, social organizations, and research institutions to foster exchanges and drive tangible cooperation in the circular economy. 

Zhao Chenxin, Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on International Climate Policy, Liu Zhenmin, China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Affairs, and Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to China attended the opening ceremony of the Forum and delivered a speech, and Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., made a video message. Deputy Director Zhao Chenxin said that addressing climate change is a common cause for all mankind and cannot be separated from the cooperation between the two global forces, China and the United States.

At the forum, as the international expert in continuous pyrolysis technology, the corporate representative of Niutech shared the cases of waste plastic chemical recycling projects deployed with international giants BASF and Quantafuel in Denmark, Thailand and other countries. This technology enables the transformation of low-value, mixed, and contaminated waste plastics into high-quality fuel oil. 

The fuel oil derived from this process can undergo further refining into naphtha, a critical raw material in the production of new plastics. This advanced recycling process not only diverts plastics from landfills and the environment but also contributes to a circular economy by turning waste into a valuable resource.

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