Foundation for Climate Restoration Welcomes Tom Baruch to its Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR), a nonprofit dedicated to restoring the climate to pre-industrial levels of CO2, today announced the appointment of Tom Baruch to its Board of Directors. Baruch is…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR), a nonprofit dedicated to restoring the climate to pre-industrial levels of CO2, today announced the appointment of Tom Baruch to its Board of Directors. Baruch is the founder of Baruch Future Ventures (BFV), a family office that was established as his legacy, bringing to bear the knowledge and network from a successful career in venture capital, to solve the accelerating global challenges related to climate change and resource scarcity. BFV has provided seed funds to 44 startups in the past six years while also advising a select group of family offices and institutions that share in his mission. Baruch joins F4CR’s 11-member board of world-class experts in finance, fundraising, diplomacy, movement-building, and more.

«We are humbled and honored by Tom Baruch’s choice to join our board,» said Rick Parnell, CEO, Foundation for Climate Restoration. «The climate restoration movement is rapidly gaining momentum, and we need ambitious and undaunted leadership to help us achieve a pre-industrial climate by 2050.»

In addition to a successful business career leading multiple companies and venture capital firms including NEA, CMEA, Formation 8, 8VC and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Baruch previously advised the U.S. Department of Commerce and the White House as a founding member of President Obama’s National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He is now active as a member of the Executive Committee of the U.S. Council of Competitiveness and a member of the Steering Committee of its Energy, Security, Innovation and Sustainability Initiative and the U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative. 

«It’s time for bold and imaginative solutions to combat the climate crisis,» said Tom Baruch, Baruch Future Ventures. «I support F4CR’s enterprising approach to climate restoration, which I believe to be an untapped market that will deliver enormous opportunities for our shared future.»

«On behalf of the Board, we are thrilled to collaborate with an investor legend like Tom Baruch,» said Sharon Fiekowsky, Co-Founder and Board Chair. «He was invited to the Board by unanimous vote, a testament to his integrity, insight, and invaluable experience. We are proud that our newest climate restoration advocate is an unparalleled leader in the industry and the godfather of venture capital.»

About the Foundation for Climate Restoration
The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR) is a nonprofit whose mission is to catalyze action to restore the climate by 2050. It uses global dialogue and initiatives to unite the public, policy-makers, and technical and business experts behind the common goal of reversing global warming and restoring a healthy climate for future generations. The F4CR encourages and spotlights achievable solutions to permanently remove excess carbon dioxide from our atmosphere. For more information visit www.f4cr.org.

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BOSS Revolution presenta su nuevo logo

NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, 5 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), un proveedor global de tecnología financiera, servicios de telecomunicaciones en la nube y canales tradicionales, anunció hoy el lanzamiento del nuevo logo de BOSS Revolution, el servicio principal que ofrece a sus clientes….

NEWARK, Nueva Jersey, 5 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), un proveedor global de tecnología financiera, servicios de telecomunicaciones en la nube y canales tradicionales, anunció hoy el lanzamiento del nuevo logo de BOSS Revolution, el servicio principal que ofrece a sus clientes.

https://www.bossrevolution.com/en-us

«Hemos modernizado el logo de Boss Revolution para reflejar la evolución de nuestra marca y fortalecer nuestro compromiso firme de ofrecer siempre los mejores y más innovadores servicios a las comunidades inmigrantes para mantenerles cerca de amigos y familiars,» dijo Jessica Poverene, Vicepresidente Ejecutiva de Marketing de BOSS Revolution.

«El logo anterior fue presentado al público en el 2008 cuando BOSS Revolution era solo un servicio económico para realizar llamadas internacionales, y era distribuido únicamente a través de nuestra red de tiendas minoristas,» agregó Poverene.

«Desde entonces, nos hemos enfocado en escuchar a nuestros clientes para desarrollar  servicios y herramientas adicionales que satisfagan plenamente sus necesidades,» dijo  Poverene. «BOSS Revolution ahora ofrece una gran  variedad de servicios sólidos que facilitan más que nunca el ‘conectarse, apoyar y compartir’ con familiares y amigos sin importar donde se encuentren a través  de nuestras dos reconocidas aplicaciones, la aplicación de llamadas BOSS Revolution y BOSS Revolution Money para enviar dinero,  nuestro sitio web, kioscos, y en nuestras miles de tiendas minoristas BOSS Revolution a nivel nacional».

El servicio BOSS Revolution ahora ofrece:

  • Llamadas internacionales de alta calidad a más de 200 países a través de tarifas bajas por minuto y planes ilimitados económicos.
  • Recarga móvil para teléfonos móviles prepagos de familiares y amigos en más de 90 países con más de 150 operadores en todo el mundo, incluidos Tigo, Claro, Cubacel, MTN, Orange, Airtel, Natcom, Flow, Digicel y Glo.
  • Transferencia de dinero a través de la aplicación BOSS Revolution Money, el sitio web y los minoristas autorizados de BOSS Revolution, lo que permite a los clientes enviar dinero a familiares y amigos a cualquiera de los 59 países más demandados.
  • Llamadas gratuitas entre usuarios de la aplicación BOSS Revolution en todo el mundo cuando tanto la persona que llama como el destinatario utilizan conexiones de datos o Wi-Fi.
  • Mensajería rápida y gratuita a cualquier otro usuario de la aplicación BOSS Revolution. Chatea con una persona o en grupos y comparte imágenes, emojis, videos, mensajes de voz y más.
  • Noticias locales, el tiempo, radio, películas de actualidad, música y tendencias de Twitter gratuitas a nivel internacional.
  • Uso compartido gratuito de saldo en la aplicación BOSS Revolution. El intercambio de saldo facilita que los amigos y la familia se diviertan.

«Nuestro nuevo logo representa todas estas excelentes características respaldadas por nuestra dedicación, excelente servicio al cliente e innovación continua,» agregó Jessica Poverene. «Lo único constante a lo largo de los años ha sido nuestra dedicación al desarrollo de nuevos servicios de BOSS Revolution para ayudar a nuestros clientes a permanecer cerca de sus familias y amigos sin importar dónde se encuentren.»

Los clientes de BOSS Revolution pueden usar efectivo en cualquiera de las más de 35,000 tiendas minoristas de BOSS Revolution en todo el país. Encuentre la tienda más cercana a usted aquí.

Las aplicaciones BOSS Revolution Calling y BOSS Revolution Money disponibles de forma gratuita en Google Play y en la App Store.

Los nuevos clientes de la aplicación de llamadas de BOSS Revolution Calling EE. UU., y Canadá obtienen $2 de crédito en balance GRATIS. También, el primer envío de dinero de los clientes de BOSS Revolution Money de hasta $300 es gratis. Simplemente active las aplicaciones cuando desee durante el 2021.

Acerca de IDT Corporation:
IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) es un proveedor global de servicios de comunicaciones tradicionales, en la nube y de tecnología financiera. Facilitamos la comunicación y el apoyo entre familiares y amigos a través de fronteras internacionales. También habilitamos a las empresas con mejor inteligencia y percepción para realizar transacciones y mejorar la comunicación con sus clientes.

Nuestros servicios de transferencia de dinero y llamadas internacionales de la marca BOSS Revolution hacen que enviar dinero y hablar con amigos y familiares en todo el mundo sea conveniente y confiable. La red minorista de puntos de venta de National Retail Solutions (NRS) permite que los minoristas independientes operen y procesen las transacciones de manera más eficaz, al tiempo que brindan a los anunciantes y a los comercializadores de consumidores un alcance sin precedentes en los mercados de consumidores desatendidos. La solución de comunicaciones unificadas como servicio de net2phone proporciona a las empresas herramientas de colaboración y comunicaciones en la nube integradas de forma inteligente en todos los canales y dispositivos. Nuestras ofertas de IDT Carrier Services e IDT Express permiten a las empresas de comunicaciones proporcionar y gestionar servicios internacionales de voz y SMS.

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BOSS Revolution Says Hello to a New Logo

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

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NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

https://www.bossrevolution.com/en-us

«The new BOSS Revolution logo has been updated to capture the evolution of our brand while reflecting our abiding commitment to provide immigrant communities with innovative services that keep them close to friends and family,» said Jessica Poverene, EVP Marketing for BOSS Revolution. 

«The previous logo was introduced in 2008 when BOSS Revolution was solely an affordable international long-distance service distributed through our Boss Revolution retailer network,» Poverene added. 

«Since then, we’ve continuously listened to our customers and have developed additional services and features to meet their needs,» she said.  «Today’s BOSS Revolution offers a robust array of services that make it more convenient than ever to ‘connect, support and share’ with family and friends back home through our popular BOSS Revolution Calling and BOSS Revolution Money apps, our website and kiosks, and our neighborhood BOSS Revolution retailers.»

The BOSS Revolution service now offers:

  • Ultra-clear international calls to over 200 countries via low per minute rates and affordable unlimited plans.
  • Mobile top-up for prepaid mobile phones of family and friends in 90+ countries with more than 150 carriers around the globe including Tigo, Claro, Cubacel, MTN, Orange, Airtel, Natcom, Flow, Digicel and Glo.
  • Money transfer through the interconnected BOSS Revolution Money app, website and authorized BOSS Revolution Money retailers, allowing customers to send money to friends and family in any one of 59 popular destination countries.
  • Free calls to other BOSS Revolution app users worldwide when both the caller and recipient use data or Wi-Fi connections.
  • Free and fast messaging to any other BOSS Revolution app user. Chat one-on-one or in groups and share pictures, stickers, videos, voice messages and more.
  • Free local news, radio, weather and trending movies, music and trending Twitter from around the world.
  • Free balance sharing in the BOSS Revolution app. Balance sharing makes it easy to let friends and family get in on fun.

«Our new logo represents all of these great features backed by our dedication to outstanding customer service and continued innovation,» added Poverene.  «The one constant over the years has been our dedication to developing new BOSS Revolution services to help our customers stay close with their families and friends no matter where they are.»

BOSS Revolution customers can use cash at any one of BOSS Revolution’s 35,000+ retailers nationwide. Find the retailer nearest to you here.

The highly rated BOSS Revolution Calling and the BOSS Revolution Money apps are available free on Google Play and in the App Store

New BOSS Revolution Calling app customers in the U.S. and Canada get $2 FREE credit.  BOSS Revolution Money customers’ first money transfer up to $300 is free. Just activate the apps anytime in 2021.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech, cloud and traditional communications services.  We make it easy for families to communicate and support each other across international borders. We also enable businesses to transact and communicate with their customers with enhanced intelligence and insight.

Our BOSS Revolution branded money transfer and international calling services make sending money and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable.  National Retail Solutions‘ (NRS) point-of-sale retail network enables independent retailers to operate and process transactions more effectively while providing advertisers and consumer marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets.  net2phone‘s unified communications as a service solution provides businesses with intelligently integrated cloud communications and collaboration tools across channels and devices. Our IDT Carrier Services and IDT Express wholesale offerings enable communications companies to provision and manage international voice and SMS services.

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Real Hospitality Group Assumes Management of First All-Suite Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

OCEAN CITY, Md., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Real Hospitality Group (RHG) has assumed management of the newly built Residence Inn Rehoboth Beach. Owned by Milton, Delaware-based Hudson Management, the recently…

OCEAN CITY, Md., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Real Hospitality Group (RHG) has assumed management of the newly built Residence Inn Rehoboth Beach. Owned by Milton, Delaware-based Hudson Management, the recently opened property is the first all-suite hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

«RHG enjoys a long and trusted relationship with Christian and Jamin Hudson,» said Ben Seidel, president, and CEO of RHG. «We’re honored to add their second hotel to our managed portfolio of 106 properties in 16 states across the U.S.»

Located at 18964 John J Williams Highway, the hotel has 104 suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen. Complimentary high-speed internet, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a 24-hour market, a shared laundry room and grocery delivery service are available. The hotel is also pet-friendly and has The Residence Inn Mix, a fun and relaxing way for guests to unwind, socialize and connect. Three nights a week, the property hosts different social events in its lobby or outdoor space.  The hotel also provides guests with easy access to tax-free shopping at Tanger Outlets, vibrant dining options and some of the East Coast’s top beaches.

Despite adverse market conditions, RHG, one of the top hotel management companies in the U.S., continues to experience substantial portfolio growth. The company added 1,730 rooms across the country in 2020.

«Our growth during a time of major disruption in the hotel industry is directly attributed to a very committed revenue management team that focuses on optimizing the value of every hotel by driving premium topline revenues for our owners,» Seidel said.

About Real Hospitality Group

Real Hospitality Group (RHG) is an international hospitality management and investment company headquartered in Ocean City, MD, with additional offices in New York City, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Shanghai, China. RHG is one of the top 15 U.S. hotel management companies with a portfolio that includes more than 106 hotels open and under development in gateway cities and resort destinations. The company is a recognized preferred service provider for leading brands including Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, Choice Hotels International, Inc., and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as well as a growing and dynamic portfolio of independent luxury boutique hotels including MADE and Boro Hotel, recognized as two of Condé Nast’s best New York City lodging establishments, and the Montauk Blue Hotel in Montauk, NY. Real Hospitality Group focuses on comprehensive development, management services, revenue performance, guest experience, and business development for hotels, resorts, and investment ownership groups.  For more information visit www.realhospitalitygroup.com.

 

 

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BOSS Revolution Says Hello to a New Logo

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

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NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

https://www.bossrevolution.com/en-us

«The new BOSS Revolution logo has been updated to capture the evolution of our brand while reflecting our abiding commitment to provide immigrant communities with innovative services that keep them close to friends and family,» said Jessica Poverene, EVP Marketing for BOSS Revolution. 

«The previous logo was introduced in 2008 when BOSS Revolution was solely an affordable international long-distance service distributed through our Boss Revolution retailer network,» Poverene added. 

«Since then, we’ve continuously listened to our customers and have developed additional services and features to meet their needs,» she said.  «Today’s BOSS Revolution offers a robust array of services that make it more convenient than ever to ‘connect, support and share’ with family and friends back home through our popular BOSS Revolution Calling and BOSS Revolution Money apps, our website and kiosks, and our neighborhood BOSS Revolution retailers.»

The BOSS Revolution service now offers:

  • Ultra-clear international calls to over 200 countries via low per minute rates and affordable unlimited plans.
  • Mobile top-up for prepaid mobile phones of family and friends in 90+ countries with more than 150 carriers around the globe including Tigo, Claro, Cubacel, MTN, Orange, Airtel, Natcom, Flow, Digicel and Glo.
  • Money transfer through the interconnected BOSS Revolution Money app, website and authorized BOSS Revolution Money retailers, allowing customers to send money to friends and family in any one of 59 popular destination countries.
  • Free calls to other BOSS Revolution app users worldwide when both the caller and recipient use data or Wi-Fi connections.
  • Free and fast messaging to any other BOSS Revolution app user. Chat one-on-one or in groups and share pictures, stickers, videos, voice messages and more.
  • Free local news, radio, weather and trending movies, music and trending Twitter from around the world.
  • Free balance sharing in the BOSS Revolution app. Balance sharing makes it easy to let friends and family get in on fun.

«Our new logo represents all of these great features backed by our dedication to outstanding customer service and continued innovation,» added Poverene.  «The one constant over the years has been our dedication to developing new BOSS Revolution services to help our customers stay close with their families and friends no matter where they are.»

BOSS Revolution customers can use cash at any one of BOSS Revolution’s 35,000+ retailers nationwide. Find the retailer nearest to you here.

The highly rated BOSS Revolution Calling and the BOSS Revolution Money apps are available free on Google Play and in the App Store

New BOSS Revolution Calling app customers in the U.S. and Canada get $2 FREE credit.  BOSS Revolution Money customers’ first money transfer up to $300 is free. Just activate the apps anytime in 2021.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech, cloud and traditional communications services.  We make it easy for families to communicate and support each other across international borders. We also enable businesses to transact and communicate with their customers with enhanced intelligence and insight.

Our BOSS Revolution branded money transfer and international calling services make sending money and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable.  National Retail Solutions‘ (NRS) point-of-sale retail network enables independent retailers to operate and process transactions more effectively while providing advertisers and consumer marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets.  net2phone‘s unified communications as a service solution provides businesses with intelligently integrated cloud communications and collaboration tools across channels and devices. Our IDT Carrier Services and IDT Express wholesale offerings enable communications companies to provision and manage international voice and SMS services.

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BOSS Revolution Says Hello to a New Logo

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications and traditional communications services, today unveiled a refreshed logo for BOSS Revolution, its flagship consumer service. 

«The new Boss Revolution logo has been updated to capture the evolution of our brand while reflecting our abiding commitment to provide immigrant communities with innovative services that keep them close to friends and family,» said Jessica Poverene, EVP Marketing for BOSS Revolution. 

«The previous logo was introduced in 2008 when BOSS Revolution was solely an affordable international long-distance service distributed through our Boss Revolution retailer network,» Poverene added. 

«Since then, we’ve continuously listened to our customers and have developed additional services and features to meet their needs,» she said.  «Today’s BOSS Revolution offers a robust array of services that make it more convenient than ever to ‘connect, support and share’ with family and friends back home through our popular BOSS Revolution Calling and BOSS Revolution Money apps, our website and kiosks, and our neighborhood BOSS Revolution retailers.»

The BOSS Revolution service now offers:

  • Ultra-clear international calls to over 200 countries via low per minute rates and affordable unlimited plans.
  • Mobile top-up for prepaid mobile phones of family and friends in 90+ countries with more than 150 carriers around the globe including Tigo, Claro, Cubacel, MTN, Orange, Airtel, Natcom, Flow, Digicel and Glo.
  • Money transfer through the interconnected BOSS Revolution Money app, website and authorized BOSS Revolution Money retailers, allowing customers to send money to friends and family in any one of 59 popular destination countries.
  • Free calls to other BOSS Revolution app users worldwide when both the caller and recipient use data or Wi-Fi connections.
  • Free and fast messaging to any other BOSS Revolution app user. Chat one-on-one or in groups and share pictures, stickers, videos, voice messages and more.
  • Free local news, radio, weather and trending movies, music and trending Twitter from around the world.
  • Free balance sharing in the BOSS Revolution app. Balance sharing makes it easy to let friends and family get in on fun.

«Our new logo represents all of these great features backed by our dedication to outstanding customer service and continued innovation,» added Poverene.  «The one constant over the years has been our dedication to developing new BOSS Revolution services to help our customers stay close with their families and friends no matter where they are.»

BOSS Revolution customers can use cash at any one of BOSS Revolution’s 35,000+ retailers nationwide. Find the retailer nearest to you here.

The highly rated BOSS Revolution Calling and the BOSS Revolution Money apps are available free on Google Play and in the App Store

New BOSS Revolution Calling app customers in the U.S. and Canada get $2 FREE credit.  BOSS Revolution Money customers’ first money transfer up to $300 is free. Just activate the apps anytime in 2021.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) is a global provider of fintech, cloud and traditional communications services.  We make it easy for families to communicate and support each other across international borders. We also enable businesses to transact and communicate with their customers with enhanced intelligence and insight.

Our BOSS Revolution branded money transfer and international calling services make sending money and speaking with friends and family around the world convenient and reliable.  National Retail Solutions‘ (NRS) point-of-sale retail network enables independent retailers to operate and process transactions more effectively while providing advertisers and consumer marketers with unprecedented reach into underserved consumer markets.  net2phone‘s unified communications as a service solution provides businesses with intelligently integrated cloud communications and collaboration tools across channels and devices. Our IDT Carrier Services and IDT Express wholesale offerings enable communications companies to provision and manage international voice and SMS services.

 

 

 

 

 

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New Urban Use Cases Drive Over 500 Cities to Adopt Digital Twins by 2025

OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Jan 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With digital twins having made their appearance in cities over the last few years, mainly in the form of pilots showcasing limited capabilities, their more widespread deployment as multi-purpose urban decision and management tools is now imminent, not in the least driven by COVID-19 requirements in terms of achieving increased resilience levels and optimized asset and demand-response resource management. Digital twin deployments will exceed 500 by 2025,…

OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Jan 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With digital twins having made their appearance in cities over the last few years, mainly in the form of pilots showcasing limited capabilities, their more widespread deployment as multi-purpose urban decision and management tools is now imminent, not in the least driven by COVID-19 requirements in terms of achieving increased resilience levels and optimized asset and demand-response resource management. Digital twin deployments will exceed 500 by 2025, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research.

«Real-time 3D models of a cities’ built environment allow scenario analysis through the simulation of the potential impact of natural disasters like flooding, adopt generative design principles for new city developments  optimizing energy savings and solar capacity, and saving costs by operating cities more efficiently and effectively,» explains Dominique Bonte, Vice President End Markets at ABI Research

Since the first urban digital twins’ deployments by vendors like Dassault Systèmes in cities such as Singapore only three years ago, feature sets are now rapidly expanding to enable a much wider range of application areas:

  • Infrastructure Coverage Planning – Light poles, 5G, Wi-Fi, Video Surveillance
  • Indoor Airflow Simulation – Optimized interior designs to minimize spread of Covid-19
  • Resilience and Emergency Response – Real-time view on city assets and resources
  • Open Platforms and Marketplaces – Driving third party GovTech ecosystem integration
  • Transversal Governance and Citizen Participation – Support for Cross-vertical policies and citizen engagement
  • Green Infrastructure Management – Monitoring and maintenance of green spaces
  • Vehicle Electrification and Smart Mobility Deployments – Simulation of impact on air and noise pollution to inform policies
  • Sustainability and Circularity – Digital twins enable renewable energy maximization and recycling optimization

«The digital twin ecosystem system activity is growing quickly with more suppliers announcing more deployments in more cities. Vendors like Dassault Systèmes and Engie subsidiary Siradel are paving the way for  extending urban digital twins to marketplaces and opening access to key metrics and dashboards to the citizens themselves, increasing their overall involvement and helping gain approval of city government decisions and policies,» Bonte says. 

Cityzenith recently donated its SmartWorldPro2 digital twin platform to selected cities to help them become carbon neutral as part of the global ‘Clean Cities – Clean Future’ campaign. Bentley Systems partnered with Microsoft to integrate Azure IoT Digital Twins and Azure Maps into its iTwins platform. The City of Helsinki won the Bentley Systems award for its Digital City Synergy project aimed at helping the city improve collaboration and get more value from its city models.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Smart Cities and Smart Spaces quarterly update report. This report is part of the company’s Smart Cities and Smart Spaces research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights. 

About ABI Research
ABI Research provides strategic guidance to visionaries, delivering actionable intelligence on the transformative technologies that are dramatically reshaping industries, economies, and workforces across the world. ABI Research’s global team of analysts publish groundbreaking studies often years ahead of other technology advisory firms, empowering our clients to stay ahead of their markets and their competitors. 

ABI Research提供开创性的研究和战略指导,帮助客户了解日新月异的技术。 自1990年以来,我们已与全球数百个领先的技术品牌,尖端公司,具有远见的政府机构以及创新的贸易团体建立了合作关系。 我们帮助客户创造真实的业务成果。 

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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United Road Launches Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program for High Performers. Haully Pro Carriers To Receive Quarterly Bonuses Beginning Q2 ’21.

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jason Walker, Chief Operating Officer of United Road, the largest provider of finished vehicle transport logistics in North America today announced the launch of United Road’s Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program, an initiative designed to recognize and reward elite high performing third-party carriers in United Road’s network of independent carriers. To qualify for Haully Pro…

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jason Walker, Chief Operating Officer of United Road, the largest provider of finished vehicle transport logistics in North America today announced the launch of United Road’s Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program, an initiative designed to recognize and reward elite high performing third-party carriers in United Road’s network of independent carriers. To qualify for Haully Pro status, carriers must be in the 90th percentile for quality as measured by three metrics: on-time or early delivery, compliance, and damage-free vehicle delivery. Plus, carriers must meet a quarterly business revenue threshold. Chief benefits of Haully Pro include quarterly rebate bonuses, dedicated concierge dispatch support, early access to contractual freight, free same-day payment up to three times per quarter for loads delivered and a reduced quick pay option. Enhancements planned for the future include access to discounts for fuel, insurance and roadside assistance. United Road sees Haully Pro as a way to support their carriers’ independent businesses, build loyalty and enhance quality.

Haully Pro Carrier Rewards is United Road’s way of supporting our high-performing third-party carrier partners.

«Our carriers are the face of United Road with our customers. The Haully Pro Carrier Program is United Road’s way of supporting our high-performing third-party carrier partners – including providing financial incentives – to those who go above and beyond to fulfill United Road’s promise to its customers of safe, on-time, and damage-free delivery,» said Walker. «United Road is committed to building a long term relationship with its carriers. When they are successful we are successful.»

Carriers qualify for consideration of Haully Pro status by meeting a minimum quarterly revenue goal from United Road of $30,000

Revenue generation is one qualifier. Quality holds equal importance according to Walker. Carriers that achieve Pro Carrier status rank in the 90th percentile among their peers for performance on three quality criteria:

  • Service – On time pick-up and delivery at 90% and above,
  • Transparency – Use of V-TAS mobile tracking app to manage loads from pick-up to delivery at 90% compliance,
  • Quality – A damage-free delivery rate of 99.7% as measured by E-IPTV (Exceptions-Incidents per Thousand Vehicles).

United Road introduced the Haully Pro Carrier Rewards program effective January 1. Bonus rebates will begin in the second quarter, 2021, based on first quarter performance. United Road has identified 91 carrier partners in its inaugural class of Haully Pro Carriers. 

«Carrier partners are critical to United Road’s success,» said Walker. «As we roll out this program over the first quarter of ’21 we look forward to awarding the Pro designation to additional carriers. United Road is here to help its carrier partners be successful including achieving Pro status.»

The Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program evolved from United Road’s Haully™, a logistics technology platform for third-party carriers introduced in 2019 that provides hassle-free access to quality vehicle loads including backhauls, 24/7. Click here for information on United Road Haully Pro Carrier Rewards.

ABOUT UNITED ROAD
Founded in 1997, United Road is the premier finished vehicle logistics company in North America. Each year, coast to coast and across borders, United Road manages the transport of over four million vehicles for OEMs, remarketers, on-line sellers/buyers, fleet owners and individuals. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with operating locations across the U.S. and Canada, the company has over 1,700 employees and operates an integrated national network that includes a total of 2,500 company-owned and dedicated independent vehicle carriers.

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Rockford Fosgate® Introduces All New Motorsports Audio Kits Featuring Color Optix™ RGB LED Lighting

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, elevates off-road performance with the launch of sixteen new motorsports kits designed for 2014+ Polaris RZR® and 2017+ Can-am Maverick® X3 vehicles. This is Rockford’s first offering of SXS kits designed for use with the <a target="_blank"…

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, elevates off-road performance with the launch of sixteen new motorsports kits designed for 2014+ Polaris RZR® and 2017+ Can-am Maverick® X3 vehicles. This is Rockford’s first offering of SXS kits designed for use with the Color Optix ™ Controller and RF Connect App providing lighting control on your vehicle.

Kit options begin with Stage1 or Stage2 systems that include a stereo and speakers, then continues to build in performance, features, and adds RGB LED lighting from Stage3 up to the all-new Stage 6 system. The RZR14-STG6 with 1500 watts of power, RGB LED speakers and rear 8-inch horn speaker cans, subwoofer, stereo, and RGB LED controller will light the way and pump out the music. The X317-STG6 also features the larger 8-inch rear horn speakers and all the lighting control as in the RZR14-STG6, but also includes a second subwoofer in the 1500-watt system.

Designed to stand up to water, dirt, mud, and UV rays, these kits are Element Ready™ for the off-road environment. In keeping with our RF3 standard for factory fit and finish, Rockford engineered every component to match and compliment the factory fit and finish of the vehicle defining exact specifications to ensure the best-in-class fitment and look. They also feature Bluetooth® connectivity, AUX and USB inputs for access to all your music and to charge your smartphone out on the trail.

Rockford ensures simple installation with secure plug and play connectivity, no cutting, and the all new M5 amplifier pre-tuned for the system so no settings or adjustments are needed. The IPX6 rated M5 amplifier ensures that the new kits are fully Element Ready™.

For more information, please visit RockfordFosgate.com.

2014+ Polaris RZR® Kit options:

2014+ Polaris RZR® with Ride Command™ Kit options:

2017+ Can-am Maverick® X3 Kit options:

About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market.  Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate(R).

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Bearizona Opens New Grizzly Bear Exhibit for Growing Cubs & Releases First Look at New Documentary

WILLIAMS, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bearizona, a popular wildlife park devoted to providing homes for wild animals in need, today announced the completion of Kinder Cubs, a new 29,000-square-foot habitat for the recently rescued grizzly bear cubs, Hanna, Sky and Crockett. As the healthy bear cubs continue to grow,…

WILLIAMS, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bearizona, a popular wildlife park devoted to providing homes for wild animals in need, today announced the completion of Kinder Cubs, a new 29,000-square-foot habitat for the recently rescued grizzly bear cubs, Hanna, Sky and Crockett. As the healthy bear cubs continue to grow, Bearizona is moving them into a bigger and better habitat, which will serve as an interim home while the park finalizes The Grizzly Encounter exhibit, coming in early 2022.

«We’re extremely proud to be offering these amazing and not-so-little Grizzly cubs an equally amazing, and more spacious new home as they grow, while we continue to build the best grizzly bear enclosure in the country,» said Animal Director Dave O’Connell. «These cubs are important animal ambassadors because they will educate guests from all over the world about Grizzly bears and the habitats in which they live.»

Located in the walk-thru section of Bearizona, the Kinder Cubs exhibit offers an expansive space for the three bear cubs to roam. It boasts a waterfall, a stream and a large viewable cave. The exhibit can also be viewed through Bearizona’s webcams, where viewers have unlimited access to witness the bears’ substantial growth and impressive ability to destroy any enrichment toy they are given.

Since their rescue, Hanna, Sky and Crockett have collectively gained 469 pounds, more than quintupling in size. As the weather cools, the siblings can be found spending their time roughhousing, digging, and playing in their pond.

Bearizona has kept close track of their progress, growth and personalities along the way, and has documented their storied and touching journey to the park in a new documentary titled «A Journey to a New Home.» The documentary film, which features an intimate, inside look at the cubs’ rescue and rehabilitation along with insights about wildlife conservation. Watch the sneak peak trailer by going to Bearizona.com/grizzly-cub-trailer.

In early 2022, Bearizona is slated to unveil the cubs’ final home, The Grizzly Encounter. The new Grizzly Encounter will incorporate expansive grounds and multilevel spaces for the bears to enjoy and guests to experience, featuring, a 200-foot by 24-foot cliff, two waterfalls, underwater viewing sections and a rock ridge from where people can look down, into the habitat, or view the grizzly ponds. Once complete, The Grizzly Encounter will be one of the largest and most impressive grizzly bear habitats in the United States.

Since it was founded in 2010, Bearizona has fast-become a must-see attraction when visiting the Grand Canyon’s South Rim or driving through Northern Arizona. The 160-acre facility is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and was voted among the top three wildlife parks by the annual USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards twice in the past three years. The drive- and walk-through park’s mission is to rescue wild animals in need of new homes and promote conservation by inviting visitors to view wildlife in spacious, natural environments.

For more information, visit http:// http://www.bearizona.com. Anyone who cannot make the journey to Bearizona to see the fast-growing cubs, can instead shop online for bear-themed gifts at http://shop.bearizona.com/cubs or watch them on the webcams at https://bearizona.com/experiences/cub-cams/.

About Bearizona
Bearizona is a drive- and walk-through wildlife park south of the Grand Canyon in Williams, AZ, near the intersection of Historic Route 66, Interstate 40 and Highway 64. The park’s mission is to rescue wild animals in need of new homes and promote conservation by fostering memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in natural environments. Bearizona invites guests to take a scenic, three-mile drive through packs and herds of wild animals followed by a leisurely stroll through Fort Bearizona, where additional animals can be seen beneath the towering ponderosa pines of Coconino National Forest.

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