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(TNS) — It was about a year and a half ago when Lindsey Tropf began to hear from school districts that post-pandemic budgets were getting tight as the extra funding for educational institutions to help them bounce back was running dry. Her Buffalo-based startup, Immersed Games, had been selling its video games that promote inquiry-based learning to schools that were adopting them into their curriculum. But now those digital products were one of the many items being put on the chopping block to help get district budgets under control. “I started to get feedback from people who loved what we’re doing and the learning theory, but they literally were not allowed to buy anything right now,” said Tropf, founder and CEO of Immersed Games, a 43North finalist in 2018. So Tropf started to have conversations with partners in the education space about the best path to take to help grow the business, and she decided to pivot her company’s direction. Rather than continuing to create her own custom content, Tropf began to focus more on getting the company’s programs — games used to empower learning — embedded into the already established offerings of other publishers. And that’s led to the opportunity for the games to have even broader use and garner additional support for their development. While the focus remains to bring Immersed Learning into the classroom, the educational tech company now is gaining the funding to expand the games into different areas of learning and adding new features to make the product more powerful, Tropf said. It could lead to the creation of additional jobs as well. Though some deals have taken a while to close, Immersed Games’ new focus has been creating traction. The company was recently named one of 50 winners, earning a $150,000 prize, in the global tech Tools Competition for its math game and flagship product, Tyto Online, which helps illustrate how artificial intelligence is being used to improve learning. The company is also about to launch a pilot with one of the largest K-12 online course providers in the United States. It has multiple partner schools in Buffalo and is now part of a pilot program with software company CypherWorx of Rochester. The company also has received two Small Business Innovation Research grants to make more tool sets for math and to introduce products that are inclusive and accessible to all. “My first year or two, I thought we were going to make all that content, but then I realized that is a terrible idea,” Tropf said. “We really need to become a tool that other people can use to create their own content.” Immersed Games, which has an office on 1160 Main St., moved to Buffalo in 2019 from Gainesville, Fla., after winning $500,000 in the 43North competition and has remained here. Since the company was founded a decade ago, it has grown to 12 full-timers. All but two of them are in Western New York, where the cost of living has been a bonus, especially as inflation and interest rates go up, Tropf said. The company also uses contractors for various tasks, like instructional design work. Tropf came up with the idea for Tyto Online while playing World of Warcraft. In the game, for example, users help solve problems on urban heat islands with statistics or learn about coordinate grids by planning a community park. This is so that students can experience the “why” behind math. Contestants in the 43North competition had to be fast on their feet at Shea’s, answering questions from judges. Big money was on the line. Lindsey Tropf faced a doozy. A judge questioned why someone from Gainesville, Fla., would choose move her company, Immersed Games, to Buffalo. “I won’t have to lose two weeks of development every year fleeing the state from a hurricane,” Tropf said. “I realized how much I learned just through experience and became fascinated with educational games and the idea that we could create a single video game that would serve as a platform began to emerge for me,” she said. “We focus on deep learning that emphasizes skill building. ... Models for great learning can be done in games and often in more empowering ways than we see in other school lessons.” For the pilot program with CypherWorx, Tropf was connected through Upstate Venture Connect, and then helped design the quest to fit into one of the organization’s compliance courses. It’s part of CypherWorx’s effort to try out game-based learning to help support adult learners. Tropf’s team took home the $150,000 prize from the Shark Tank-style Tools Competition to help it reach its goal of growing from 30,000 users to 5 million users by 2027. This year’s competition generated nearly 2,000 submissions from 92 countries, and the 50 winners were from 18 countries. The pilot deal with one of the largest K-12 online course providers in the U.S. is not signed yet, so Tropf said she cannot reveal any details. She also is waiting on the potential state level contract for customized content that could bring additional jobs and opportunities for the company. Also in the pipeline is the potential to use the company’s products for career exploration and middle school science. One of the SBIR grants it received, worth up to $1.25 million in funding, will help bring additional features to the company’s gaming products to support visualizations for math and start building its program for math with middle school statistics and probability. In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, the grant provides $250,000 for eight months of rapid prototype development and evaluation of new education technology prototypes in phase one and, potentially, $1 million for the full-scale development and evaluation of new education technology products in the second phase. The other grant Immersed Games received is for work to make the gaming products accessible for blind and visually impaired learners. To help in that effort, Immersed Games is partnering with the nonprofit rehabilitation and social services agency Visually Impaired Advancement, which will provide students to assist with product development. This grant program is structured in three phases, the first two of which are supported by SBIR funds. During phase three, the business will look to commercialize the products. “If we’re going to be scaling through these partners to get to a million students, we don’t want to leave out groups of students,” Tropf said. “The direction I’ve always wanted for the company is that we are this video game where you can learn across any area. You can not only play this video game at school but also outside of school at home and learn about all sorts of other things.” Tropf said she may still sell custom content math tools to schools if curriculum directors tell her that there is a need. She’ll continue collecting that data. “It’s really about what schools need,” she said. “I’m trying to figure out what is going to make the most sense business wise and with the demand and kind of making sure it’s something that works well and is accessible to everyone, while finding that mix of how we can scale cost effectively.”SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Visa Inc. - VThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former deputy chief minister (CM) Manish Sisodia on Sunday released an ‘education manifesto’ for his Jangpura constituency, promising new schools and foreign language courses. “Quality education is the key to the progress of any family. As Delhi’s education minister, I have laid a foundation to provide quality education to every child in Delhi. Now, as MLA from the Jangpura constituency, I am here to continue this work and realise my dream of providing the best possible educational facilities to every child,” Sisodia said. According to the ‘manifesto,’ two fully equipped new schools in Sarai Kale Khan, Hazrat Nizamuddin, and other areas will be opened. “New, modern buildings will be constructed in schools at Feroz Shah Kotla and Hari Nagar Ashram, where children can study up to Class 12. Coordination with traffic police will ensure smooth commutes during school opening and closing times. Delhi government schools will be linked with 17 municipal corporation schools and 62 local anganwadis to provide quality education opportunities to children aged 3 to 18,” the document mentioned. From the Jangpura constituency, Congress has fielded former mayor Farhad Suri while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is yet to announce its candidate. Further, the former deputy CM promised that DIET (District Institute of Education & Training) Daryaganj will be developed into a modern training and research centre, inspiring teachers to adopt innovative teaching method while ITI Hazrat Nizamuddin will introduce new courses with technology to create new job opportunities. “Monthly ‘Shiksha Par Charcha’ programs will be held with the participation of all teachers and principals. Spoken English courses will be introduced to enhance communication skills, alongside German, French, and Japanese language courses,” it added.Other promises include teachers for Tamil and other south Indian languages.
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Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press and KEVIN S. VINEYS Associated Press Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet. It's now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans. The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Here's a look at data on where things stand: Overturning Roe and enforcing abortion bans has changed how woman obtain abortions in the U.S. But one thing it hasn't done is put a dent in the number of abortions being obtained. There have been slightly more monthly abortions across the country recently than there were in the months leading up to the June 2022 ruling, even as the number in states with bans dropped to near zero. "Abortion bans don't actually prevent abortions from happening," said Ushma Upadhyay, a public health social scientist at the University of California San Francisco. But, she said, they do change care. For women in some states, there are major obstacles to getting abortions — and advocates say that low-income, minority and immigrant women are least likely to be able to get them when they want. For those living in states with bans, the ways to access abortion are through travel or abortion pills. As the bans swept in, abortion pills became a bigger part of the equation. They were involved in about half the abortions before Dobbs. More recently, it's been closer to two-thirds of them, according to research by the Guttmacher Institute. The uptick of that kind of abortion, usually involving a combination of two drugs, was underway before the ruling. But now, it's become more common for pill prescriptions to be made by telehealth. By the summer of... GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press , KEVIN S. VINEYS Associated PressMulti-year collaboration aims to expand artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, foster innovation, and enhance industry-specific solutions for diverse business leaders NEW YORK , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future, today announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) with plans to accelerate the adoption of AI and empower business leaders across functions to harness its transformative potential. By simplifying access to cutting-edge data and AI technologies, Genpact and AWS are allowing a broad range of decision-makers—from CFOs and COOs to procurement and operations leaders—to drive innovation within their organizations. "Our collaboration with AWS is focused on bringing AI innovations directly to the forefront of decision-making across every line of business," said Murat Aksu , Global Leader for Partnerships, Genpact. "This Strategic Collaboration Agreement will break down traditional barriers to AI adoption, making it accessible to business leaders beyond the CIO's office, and help our clients accelerate value through AI-driven insights and solutions." While AI innovations were previously centralized within IT functions, this expanded collaboration ensures that advanced technologies can now be seamlessly integrated into all business lines. Genpact's collaboration with AWS democratizes AI capabilities, offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of multiple business areas, empowering them to solve complex challenges with agility and efficiency. "Thanks to the Genpact and AWS collaboration, we've been able to become a fully cloud-native fixed-annuity provider," said Bob Guilmette , Chief Information Officer, Revol One Financial. "With AWS and Genpact's advanced technology expertise, we are streamlining operations, accelerating product launches, and enhancing digital customer experiences, positioning ourselves for sustainable growth and a competitive edge over legacy insurers." As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, Genpact brings deep expertise in AI, data and analytics. With nearly 1,000 certified AWS professionals, Genpact helps clients unlock the full potential of AWS services, including Amazon Connect and Amazon OpenSearch, to modernize operations and scale AI solutions. Genpact's numerous offerings in AWS Marketplace include: "We are expanding our collaboration with Genpact to drive AI transformation across industries," said Rima Olinger , Managing Director, North America Partners, AWS. "Genpact's industry expertise and advanced technology capabilities make them a valuable partner in helping organizations harness AI effectively, empowering business leaders to leverage data-driven insights and achieve their strategic objectives." This collaboration underscores the value of Genpact and AWS to provide flexibility and unlock greater business value for customers across industries. To learn how Genpact and AWS help enterprises across every industry and function, click here . About Genpact Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , and Facebook . MEDIA CONTACT: Sue Martenson Genpact Media Relations +1 978-905-9582 susan.martenson@genpact.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/genpact-signs-strategic-collaboration-agreement-with-aws-to-accelerate-ai-adoption-302321582.html SOURCE Genpact Ltd.
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — A ransomware attack that hit a major software provider last week caused disruptions for a handful of companies over recent days, from Starbucks to U.K. grocery giant Morrisons. Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain technology to a range of brands worldwide, said that it experienced disruptions to services it manages for customers on Thursday, which the third-party software supplier determined to be “the result of a ransomware incident.” Some systems went offline, impacting clients using Blue Yonder’s software. A spokesperson for Starbucks, for example, said that the chain’s ability to manage barista schedules and track hours was disrupted — meaning store leaders across North America are currently being instructed to use manual workarounds. Starbucks maintained that the outage is not impacting how customers are served and that ensuring workers get paid for all hours worked is a top priority. While the company continues to work towards full recovery, the spokesperson added that Starbucks was able to process payroll again as of Tuesday morning. Two of the U.K.’s biggest grocers, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, were also affected — with both telling CNN over the weekend that they had turned to contingency plans to keep operations flowing. A spokesperson for Morrisons confirmed to The Associated Press that the outage “impacted our warehouse management systems for fresh and produce” and that it was continuing to operate on back up systems Tuesday. Sainsbury’s, meanwhile, said Tuesday that its service was restored. Blue Yonder declined to disclose how many of its customers were impacted by the hack. In a statement sent to the AP, a spokesperson maintained that it had notified “relevant customers” and would continue to communicate as needed. The spokesperson also maintained that recovery efforts were still underway — noting that Blue Yonder “has been working diligently together with external cybersecurity firms to make progress,” including the implementation of several defensive and forensic protocols. Blue Yonder’s website touts an extensive global roster of customers — including Gap, Ford and Walgreens. Walgreens and Gap were not impacted following the ransomware attack, spokespeople for the companies said. Ford shared that it was investigating whether the incident affected its operations earlier this week, but had no further updates when reached Tuesday. Blue Yonder, based in Arizona, is a subsidiary of Japan’s Panasonic Corp. Panasonic acquired the supply chain software firm in September 2021.
Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal ruthless in Sporting CP win: 'We played with so much courage'As Hambantota International Port (HIP) gears up to enhance its container operations with the introduction of advanced crane technology in early February 2025, Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) CEO Wilson Qu emphasised the port’s commitment to exploring untapped markets to expand its portfolio. This strategic initiative aims to significantly boost container volumes and solidify Sri Lanka’s position as a competitive force in global maritime trade. To achieve this, the port is implementing a comprehensive seaside and landside strategy designed to position HIP’s container division strategically for future growth. The port’s landside strategy is progressing actively to attract investors to its industrial zone. Recently, an agreement was signed to establish a sponge-mattress factory within the zone. This business, targeting export markets in the USA, Europe, and Canada, marks a significant milestone as the first agreement finalised since the port launched container operations. Currently, the port is handling an increasing number of inquiries and anticipates finalising several additional agreements in 2025. The industrial zone is poised to create substantial employment opportunities while fostering a collaborative environment where Sri Lankan entrepreneurs can either partner with international companies or invest independently to meet rising international demand. HIPG’s industrial zone will also generate more gateway cargo, drawing liners to the port and significantly enhancing connectivity. This initiative provides a considerable logistical advantage for cargo originating in the region, further solidifying the port’s role as a strategic hub in global trade. “Hambantota Port’s strategic location on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, combined with the island’s central position along key maritime routes, offers a unique opportunity to attract customers who may not have previously considered Sri Lanka a viable option,” the CEO explained, emphasising that HIPG’s strategy goes beyond geopolitical influences and traditional market segmentation. “Instead, our focus is on delivering competitive commercial rates and exceptional service with investment in infrastructure and superstructure, because we are well aware that the port cannot rely solely on its location.” As part of its seaside strategy, the port is entering the relay cargo market, representing a new opportunity for the country, which has a set goal to handle 10 million TEUs between 2025 and 2026. HIPG is also targeting the region’s container market, particularly transhipment. Currently, more than 70% of containerised cargo from the BIMSTEC countries bypasses Sri Lankan ports, presenting a substantial opportunity for HIP to capture a significant portion of this untapped market. Through aggressive and strategic marketing to this segment, HIP aims to position itself as a key hub and unlock untapped potential in the region. Relay cargo refers to the transfer of cargo between two ships at an intermediate port, which involves vessels from the same carrier. It is a strategic move aimed at improving operational efficiency and connecting services across different regions. By utilising an intermediate port, shipping lines can optimise their routes, streamline operations, and reduce overall transit times. In contrast, transhipment involves the movement of cargo between ships — often from different carriers, at an intermediate hub port when there is no direct route between the origin and the destination. By leveraging Sri Lanka’s strategic location and offering tailored landside and seaside solutions for container operations, the Hambantota International Port is poised to redefine regional shipping dynamics and establish itself as a major player in the global logistics sector.
The ( ) share price has rallied more than 60% this year, having recovered sharply from a rapid sell-off last month. With the recent ups and downs, analysts and investors alike were questioning the software provider's future. Despite the turbulence, brokers still see a path for the WiseTech share price to climb towards the $200 per share club. Let's take a closer look. Analysts are bullish on the WiseTech share price According to CommSec, consensus rates the WiseTech share price a buy, with nine of seventeen analysts sitting on the bullish side of the fence. Morgan Stanley has increased its price target for WiseTech to $200 . Analyst Andrew McLeod said the company was well positioned on the fundamental side. Per the : We believe the key drivers of the next level of intrinsic value are in place. If the WiseTech share price does surge to $200 apiece, it will mark a 60% gain from the company's stock price at publication. Goldman Sachs also rates the stock a buy with a price target of $138, which is not too far off Morgan Stanley's base scenario. Goldman expects double-digit revenue growth from the company, forecasting top-line growth of 21% in FY26 and 28% the next year. Finally, Macquarie also upgraded WiseTech to a buy in a note to clients this week. What's driving WiseTech? WiseTech shares have rallied as the company has exhibited growth in its financials and operations in recent years. Earnings of 14 cents per share in 2018 have grown every year to reach 81 cents per share in FY24, a compounding growth rate of 34% per year. From FY20 to FY24, the earnings growth rate averaged 50% per year. But the recent volatility was caused by two key events. First, the as CEO. Second, the lowering of its FY25 guidance. Although WiseTech's founder stepped down as CEO and director, he remains actively involved in product development. But the of WiseTech's new Container Transport Optimisation platform has pushed anticipated revenues downstream. A launch is expected in H2 FY25. As markets are forward-looking, how the business performs from here is critical. UBS forecasts the company's net profit will climb from $351 million in FY25 , a compounding growth rate of 36% per year. Forecasts like these might explain why the WiseTech share price trades at more than 150 times trailing earnings. Foolish takeout WiseTech doesn't come cheap. But its long-term growth prospects are hard to ignore, according to experts. The company holds a leading position in its market segment, and governance issues look to be settled. Better yet, its founder is still around, having led the company on its immense growth since inception. In the last 12 months, the stock is up 91%.Thank you, property rights!
NEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded “the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety”How to Watch the NBA Today, December 7
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