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Liftoff! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Launches to International Space Station

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The two crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission launched at 1:17 p.m. EDT Saturday, for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station. This is the first human spaceflight mission launched from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, and the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the space station.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled the Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov. The spacecraft will dock autonomously to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at approximately 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, where Hague and Gorbunov will join Expedition 72 for a five-month stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.

“This mission required a lot of operational and planning flexibility. I congratulate the entire team on a successful launch today, and godspeed to Nick and Aleksandr as they make their way to the space station,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Our NASA wizards and our commercial and international partners have shown once again the success that comes from working together and adapting to changing circumstances without sacrificing the safe and professional operations of the International Space Station.”

During Dragon’s flight, SpaceX will monitor a series of automatic spacecraft maneuvers from its mission control center in Hawthorne, California. NASA will monitor space station operations throughout the flight from the Mission Control Center at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA will provide live coverage of rendezvous, docking, and hatch opening, beginning at 3:30 p.m., Sept. 29, on NASA+ and the agency’s website. NASA also will broadcast the crew welcome ceremony once Hague and Gorbunov are aboard the orbital outpost. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media.

The duo will join the space station’s Expedition 72 crew of NASA astronauts Michael Barratt, Matthew Dominick, Jeanette Epps, Don Pettit, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams, as well as Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexander Grebenkin, Alexey Ovchinin, and Ivan Vagner. The number of crew aboard the space station will increase to 11 for a short time until Crew-8 members Barratt, Dominick, Epps, and Grebenkin depart the space station in early October.

The crewmates will conduct more than 200 scientific investigations, including blood clotting studies, moisture effects on plants grown in space, and vision changes in astronauts during their mission. Following their stay aboard the space station, Hague and Gorbunov will be joined by Williams and Wilmore to return to Earth in February 2025.

With this mission, NASA continues to maximize the use of the orbiting laboratory, where people have lived and worked continuously for more than 23 years, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to operate future commercial destinations in low Earth orbit and explore farther from Earth. Research conducted at the space station benefits people on Earth and paves the way for future long-duration missions to the Moon under NASA’s Artemis campaign, and beyond.

More about Crew-9

Hague is the commander of Crew-9 and is making his second trip to the orbital outpost since his selection as an astronaut in 2013. He will serve as a mission specialist during Expedition 72/73 aboard the space station. Follow @AstroHague on X and Instagram.

Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov is flying on his first mission. He will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 72/73.

Learn more about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission and the agency’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

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STRADVISION Surpasses 3 Million Units in Cumulative Production, Achieving a Record-Breaking Year in 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — STRADVISION, a global leader in AI-powered vision perception technology, proudly announces a new industry milestone, surpassing 3 million units in cumulative commercial production. This achievement cements STRADVISION’s leadership in the automotive AI space and marks a record-breaking year of expansion.

In 2024 alone, 1.67 million vehicles worldwide were equipped with STRADVISION’s cutting-edge SVNet perception software, marking a 59% Year-over-Year (YoY) growth. This milestone not only exceeded the company’s 2024 projections but also underscores the rising industry demand for lightweight, high-efficiency AI-driven vision solutions. This surge in production was largely fueled by the launch of new model lineups from a leading German OEM, solidifying STRADVISION’s role as a key technology enabler in next-generation driver-assist and autonomous vehicle systems.

“Surpassing 3 million units in commercial production is a defining milestone for STRADVISION and a testament to the trust our partners place in our technology,” said Philip Vidal, Chief Business Officer of STRADVISION. “The momentum we built in 2024 propels us into 2025 with a clear mission—to scale aggressively, expand into new markets, and cement STRADVISION as the premier AI perception provider ahead of our next phase of growth.”

With a strong foundation in deep learning-based vision perception, STRADVISION continues to expand its global footprint. As the industry accelerates toward higher levels of automation, STRADVISION remains at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety.

As STRADVISION continues its rapid trajectory, 2025 will be a transformational year marked by strategic expansion and innovation. The company is strengthening its presence in China, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and North America, targeting key OEMs for deeper collaboration and broader market penetration. At the same time, STRADVISION is driving exponential growth in commercial deployments, expanding its footprint across global vehicle platforms. To stay at the forefront of AI-driven automotive vision, the company is enhancing SVNet’s capabilities to support higher levels of automation and next-generation perception solutions. In parallel, STRADVISION is laying the foundation for a potential public offering, focusing on operational scale, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships to position itself as a leader in the industry’s next phase of evolution.

For more information about the groundbreaking technology, SVNet, please visit STRADVISION.

About STRADVISION 

Founded in 2014, STRADVISION is an automotive industry pioneer in artificial intelligence-based vision perception technology for ADAS. The company is accelerating the advent of fully autonomous vehicles by making ADAS features available at a fraction of the market cost compared with competitors. STRADVISION’s SVNet is being deployed on various vehicle models in partnership with OEMs; can power ADAS and autonomous vehicles worldwide; and is serviced by over 300 employees in Seoul, San Jose, Detroit, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Dusseldorf. STRADVISION has been honored with Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the Gold Award at the 2022 and 2021 AutoSens Awards for Best-in-Class Software for Perception Systems, and the 2020 Autonomous Vehicle Technology ACES Award in Autonomy (software category). In addition, STRADVISION and its software have achieved TISAX’s AL3 standard for information security management, as well as being certified to the ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 26262 for Automotive Functional Safety. 

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Vietnam strengthens Esports industry with national TV involvement

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HANOI, Vietnam, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vietnam’s esports industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, and with the involvement of national TV stepping into the arena, the country is making a bold statement: Esports is no longer a niche, but a mainstream industry with government backing.

Leading this movement is ON Live Esports (OLE) by Vietnam Television Cable (VTVCab), which has rapidly become Vietnam’s leading esports organizer, distributor and broadcaster. With strong government support and strategic partnerships with global industry leaders like Riot Games, SOOP, VNGGames, Garena, and VIRESA, Vietnam is emerging as a global esports powerhouse.

Unlike many countries where esports struggles for recognition, Vietnam’s government actively supports it as part of its digital economy strategy, accelerating investment, policies, and infrastructure. This backing has allowed pioneers like OLE to drive the industry forward.

“Broadcasting the National Championship of League of Legends, Valorant & Arena of Valor on VTVcab platforms. OLE aims to become a leading entity in owning, organizing, producing, and broadcasting top-tier esports tournaments” – The Vietnamese Government.

As Vietnam’s top owner, producer, and distributor of esports broadcasting rights, OLE has expanded esports access through major international partnerships. VTVcab’s support, OLE has forged strong partnerships with international industry companies such as Riot Games and SOOP, growing its reach.

In 2025, OLE became the title sponsor of Vietnam’s premier League of Legends tournament. Now rebranded as the ON Live Vietnam Championship Series 2025, marking a major milestone in the collaboration of television broadcasting and esports. Organized by the Vietnam Recreational and Electronic Sports Association (VIRESA) and VNGGames, the tournament will commence on February 28, 2025.

VCS has the new title sponsor – OLE by VTVCab.

Besides, OLE has secured an exclusive media rights partnership with Garena, becoming the official distributor for Vietnam’s entire Arena of Valor tournament system. Not only is OLE a leading distributor of esports content, but it is also actively shaping its future to become Vietnam’s largest owner and producer of esports content. After the success of ON Live Valorant Series (OVS) Season 1, OLE quickly launched Season 2, reaffirming its commitment to expanding Vietnam’s esports ecosystem.

These partnerships are a game-changer, further integrating traditional television with the rapidly evolving esports landscape. OLE is actively bringing esports to television, making esports more accessible to the public than ever before. By expanding its broadcast reach, OLE ensures that esports content reaches the widest possible audience, bridging the gap between digital platforms and mainstream media.

OVS has been to Season 2 with many expectations from the audiences.

With government support, corporate investment, and international partnerships, Vietnam is not just catching up—it is setting new industry standards. As OLE continues its expansion, the world is watching. The question is no longer whether Vietnam will be a major esports player, but how far it will go.

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Driven Achieves Palo Alto Networks NextWave Cortex XSIAM Specialization, Providing Clients Expertise, Extended Protection and Automation to Help Manage Cyber Threats

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NEW YORK, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Driven is proud to announce that it has achieved the prestigious Palo Alto Networks NextWave Cortex XSIAM Specialization. This milestone highlights Driven’s commitment to advancing the future of cybersecurity through innovative, AI-driven technologies. Driven joins a select group of partners who have met the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Specialization performance, capabilities, and engagement requirements.

The complexity of security operations has increased, with teams often relying on numerous tools that often don’t integrate, generating thousands of alerts daily. With the increase in advanced, targeted attacks and damaging ransomware, organizations need a new approach to security operations. Security Operations Centers (SOC) must transform by unifying tools into a single source of truth.

The NextWave partner program encompasses an innovative ecosystem of partners who help customers around the world succeed with Palo Alto Networks technology and solutions. As a Cortex XSIAM Specialized partner, Driven will enable their customers to transform their security operations center (SOC) through their award winning ARMOR offering powered by Cortex XSIAM.

The AI-driven Cortex XSIAM platform transforms security operations with unified data, AI, and automation to help teams achieve up to a 98% reduction in MTTR with 75% less manual work. The platform replaces disjointed, standalone SOC tools with industry-leading, integrated SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, and ASM capabilities.

“We are thrilled to achieve Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM Specialization,” said Vinu Thomas, Chief Operating Officer at Driven. “With Cortex XSIAM’s powerful features, we are further enhancing our ability to help our clients automate and optimize security operations for our clients. This specialization strengthens our position as a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and allows us to deliver a holistic solution that significantly improves security outcomes.”

Driven’s achievement of this specialization marks a transformative step in enhancing security automation and intelligence, offering organizations a unified solution that addresses the complexities of modern cyber threats. Driven continues to empower its clients with the most advanced tools to detect, respond to, and prevent attacks.

For additional information about Driven, please visit driven.tech. For more information about Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Specialization, visit https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xsiam.

About Driven Tech
Driven is a leading provider of security-driven IT solutions, dedicated to helping organizations secure, modernize, and connect their applications, data, and users. By combining AI-powered digital foundations with pervasive security, Driven equips businesses with the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape while enabling smarter, more connected operations.

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