Cassia Networks presents the new M1500, a compact Bluetooth Gateway designed to provide flexible and cost-effective solutions for enterprise IoT applications . SAN JOSE, Calif. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cassia Networks, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise Bluetooth IoT products and solutions, announces the launch of its new M1500 Bluetooth Gateway in China . Further announcements for the global release will follow. Cassia's M1500 is a compact and cost-effective Bluetooth gateway that delivers exceptional performance. It is designed to be easy to install and use, offering the convenience of supporting both Wi-Fi and Ethernet as backhaul options, along with Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply capabilities. The M1500 provides customers with enterprise-grade security, flexibility, and scalability, making it an ideal solution for deploying IoT projects in a cost-effective manner. Like all of Cassia's Bluetooth gateways, the M1500 can be managed using Cassia's IoT Access Controller (AC), which stands as the industry's most robust enterprise Bluetooth network management solution. The M1500 also supports Bluetooth roaming and positioning, features that are shared with other Cassia enterprise Bluetooth gateways such as the M2000, E1000, and X2000. It serves as a complementary addition to this lineup. The M1500 is available in two distinct versions: the M1500 Standard and the M1500-XT. The M1500 Standard is an indoor model equipped with an omni-directional antenna. In contrast, the M1500-XT is designed for outdoor use, featuring a robust outdoor enclosure and a directional antenna. The versatility of the M1500 gateway allows it to be utilized across a wide range of industries and applications. These include continuous vital sign monitoring in hospitals, telehealth, Industrial IoT, smart campuses, supply chain management, and personnel and asset tracking. Felix Zhao , CEO of Cassia Networks, expressed his enthusiasm about the new product, stating, "We are thrilled to announce the M1500. This addition enhances our suite of enterprise IoT solutions by providing flexible, secure, and cost-effective connectivity for our enterprise customers." To learn more about the M1500 technical specifications visit: https://www.cassianetworks.com/products/m1500-bluetooth-gateway/ About Cassia Networks Cassia Networks is the leading provider of enterprise Bluetooth IoT products and solutions. Our patented technology provides the most reliable and easy to manage long-range, multiple device connectivity, edge processing and locationing for Bluetooth IoT networks. Our mission is to solve the IoT connectivity, locationing and management challenges faced by today's enterprises and make IoT easy. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cassia-networks-releases-the-m1500-enterprise-grade-compact-bluetooth-gateway-enhancing-enterprise-application-flexibility-302334088.html SOURCE Cassia Networks
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MENLO PARK, Calif. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of the company's outstanding Class A common stock and Class B common stock, payable on December 27, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2024 . Contacts Investors: Kenneth Dorell investor@meta.com / investor.fb.com Press: Ryan Moore press@meta.com / about.fb.com/news/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meta-announces-quarterly-cash-dividend-302324358.html SOURCE Meta Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.
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Thanks to its glittering embellishments, a stunning Roman wrap dress is the perfect frock for New Year’s Eve. The green dress has been reduced in a seasonal sale and is currently on offer for £55, down from £65. Designed with a flattering V-neckline and wrap-over front, Roman describes this dress as exuding ‘femininity and elegance’. It is available in black and forest green. The long sleeves are sheer and finished with dazzling embellishment. The glamorous frock is knee-length , and the model pairs it with strappy sandals. One shopper said: “Good quality and I would say a generous size 12. The dress was really lovely and a great fit.” Another bought it for a New Year’s Eve party, writing: “Haven't worn it yet as it's for New Year's Eve party. I tried it on and it's a beautiful, classy dress , lovely fit as it's not to flared.” A third warns that the frock is low cut at the neckline, explaining: “Great dress and good value. It was a bit low cut so wore it with a camisole.” A fourth added: “So beautiful really pleased with colour, fit and it's sparkle. Perfect for my Christmas Eve party.” The green option comes in sizes 10-20. There’s also a black number (now £36) that comes in sizes 10, 12 and 16. Unfortunately, sizes 14, 16 and 18 are currently not in stock online. If you’d prefer to wear a nice top and trousers for your New Year’s Eve celebrations, Roman is also selling this sleeveless Navy Sequin High Neck Keyhole Top for £34, down from £38. The high neckline features a trendy keyhole cut-out design. It is available in sizes 10-20. Alternatively, if you’re having an evening in for New Year’s but still want to feel put together M&S is selling this stunning green relaxed fit jumper for £29.50. The knit has white piping detail along the neckline, cuffs and hemline and is available in sizes 6-22 (sizes 20 and 24 are sold out). If you’d rather have a mini dress for your celebration, this satin blue frock from Nobody’s Child is £59. It comes in sizes 4-16 and has a bow in the centre of the neckline.
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To impeach or not to impeachRB Leipzig boss Marco Rose will hope to keep up his side's winning momentum and save his job on Saturday when his team travel to face Holstein Kiel at Holstein-Stadion in their 13th Bundesliga match of their 2024-25 campaign. The hosts are second last in 17th place with just five points and were beaten 3-1 by St Pauli in the league on November 29, while Rose's team are fourth with 21 points but are in dire form despite their 3-0 victory in the DFB-Pokal against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. © Imago Holstein Kiel will perhaps feel they should have taken at least a point against St Pauli considering they missed a 45th-minute penalty in the first half when St Pauli were only winning 1-0. The Storks' position in the table is alarming, with the club occupying one of two automatic relegation spots and they are already five points from 15th-placed St Pauli, who are the first team outside both the automatic relegation zone and relegation playoff spot. Though boss Marcel Rapp 's team are not among the three worst offensive side's in the top flight having scored 13 times, they still hold the division's second worst defensive record having conceded on 31 occasions. Rapp's team are in poor form, with the club losing their last three games, as well as three of the prior four. While Holstein Kiel have at least won one of their three most recent home matches, they have been beaten in five of their six home fixtures this season. © Imago Meanwhile, the visitors' victory against Eintracht Frankfurt would have come as welcome relief to Rose, who experienced a win in the dugout for the first time in seven games. Rose has come under significant pressure in recent weeks, with the club having lost five and drawn one of the prior six matches to the win against the Eagles. Die Roten Bullen have been especially poor defensively in that period considering they conceded 15 times in that winless streak, including five against Wolfsburg in a 5-1 Bundesliga defeat on November 30. Following the win against the Eagles, Rose was defiant, saying: "Maybe no one believed that we could still do it. If your back is against the wall, then there's only one direction. And luckily we found it today." Leipzig have lost their four most recent away outings by a cumulative score of 10-5, although while they have lost their last two Bundesliga matches on the road, they were unbeaten in the previous 10 having won seven and drawn three. © Imago Holstein Kiel will be without defenders Timo Becker , Patrick Erras and Colin Kleine-Bekel . Expect centre-backs Marko Ivezic , Carl Johansson and Max Geschwill to shield goalkeeper Timon Weiner . Midfielder Marvin Schulz is a doubt due to illness, while forward Alexander Bernhardsson is likely to miss out, and this could mean Lewis Holtby , Magnus Knudsen and Nicolai Remberg start in a midfield three behind strikers Steven Skrzybski and Phil Harres . As for Leipzig, they will have to contend with the absences of centre-backs El Chadaille Bitshiabu and Castello Lukeba , as well as full-back David Raum . Rose will almost certainly select a back four consisting of Lutsharel Geertruida , Willi Orban , Lukas Klostermann and Benjamin Henrichs . Elsewhere, midfielders Eljif Elmas and Forzan Assan Ouedraogo are also ruled out, while attackers Xavi Simons and Yussuf Poulsen will not be in the matchday squad. Leipzig could select a double pivot featuring Arthur Vermeeren and Kevin Kampl , with the pair playing behind strikers Benjamin Sesko and Lois Openda . Holstein Kiel possible starting lineup: Weiner; Ivezic, Johansson, Geschwill; Rosenboom, Holtby, Knudsen, Remberg, Puchacz; Skrzybski, Harres RB Leipzig possible starting lineup: Gulacsi; Geertruida, Klostermann, Orban, Henrichs; Baumgartner, Vermeeren, Kampl, Nusa; Sesko, Openda Though Leipzig have been in poor form, it is difficult to see them failing to achieve victory given the struggles of their hosts. Leipzig could start the game nervously given they will head into the clash as favourites, but their quality should be enough to take home all three points. For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here .
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate Dec. 18 by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation. U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday to their second-worst loss of the year after the diminished outlook sank in on Wall Street. The S&P 500 dropped 2.9 percent to pull further from its all-time high set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.58 percent, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite gave up 3.6 percent. The reduced expectations sent Treasury yields rising in the bond market, squeezing stocks. The market moves followed a projection from the Fed's 19 policymakers that they will reduce their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in 2025, down from their estimate in September of four cuts. Their new forecasts suggest that consumers may not enjoy much lower borrowing costs next year for mortgages, auto loans and other forms of credit. Fed officials have underscored that they are slowing their rate reductions as their benchmark rate nears a level that policymakers refer to as "neutral" — the level that is thought to neither spur nor hinder the economy. Wednesday's projections suggest that the policymakers think they may be close to that level. Their benchmark rate stands at 4.3 perent after the latest rate cut, which followed a steep half-point reduction in September and a quarter-point cut last month. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell took questions from the news media after the central bank's December policy meeting Wednesday. "I think that a slower pace of (rate) cuts really reflects both the higher inflation readings we've had this year and the expectations that inflation will be higher" in 2025, Fed chief Jerome Powell said at a news conference. "We're closer to the neutral rate, which is another reason to be cautious about further moves." "Nonetheless," Powell said, "we see ourselves as still on track to cut." This year's reductions have marked a reversal after more than two years of high rates, which largely helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for American consumers. But now, the Fed is facing a variety of challenges as it seeks to complete a "soft landing" for the economy, whereby high rates manage to curb inflation without causing a recession. Chief among them is that prices remains sticky: According to the Fed's preferred gauge, annual "core" inflation, which excludes the most volatile categories, was 2.8 percent in October, persistently above the central bank's 2 percent target. At the same time, the economy is growing briskly, which suggests that higher rates haven't reined in the economy much. As a result, some economists — and some Fed officials — have argued that borrowing rates shouldn't be lowered much more for fear of overheating the economy and re-igniting inflation. On the other hand, the pace of hiring has cooled significantly since 2024 began, a potential worry because one of the Fed's mandates is to achieve maximum employment. "We don't think we need further cooling in the labor market to get inflation below 2%," Powell said at the news conference. The unemployment rate, while still low at 4.2 percent, has risen nearly a full percentage point in the past two years. Concern over rising unemployment contributed to the Fed's decision in September to cut its key rate by a larger-than-usual half point. Asked why the central bank envisions any rate cuts in 2025 given still-elevated inflation, Powell noted that the Fed's latest projections "have core inflation coming down" to 2.5 percent next year. "That would be significant progress," he said. "We'd be seeing meaningful progress to get inflation down to that level. That wouldn't be all the way to 2%, but it would be better than this year." The Fed chair added: "We and most other forecasters still feel that we are on track to get down to 2 percent. It might take a year or two from here." Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, dissented from Wednesday's decision because she preferred to keep rates unchanged. It was the first dissent by a voting committee member since September. President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a range of tax cuts — on Social Security benefits, tipped income and overtime income — as well as a scaling-back of regulations. Collectively, these moves could stimulate growth. At the same time, Trump has threatened to impose a variety of tariffs and to seek mass deportations of migrants, which could accelerate inflation. Powell acknowledged that Fed officials are seeking "to understand ways tariffs can affect inflation and the economy and how to think about that." He and other Fed officials have said they won't be able to assess how Trump's policies might affect the economy or their own rate decisions until more details are made available and it becomes clearer how likely it is that the president-elect's proposals will actually be enacted. Until then, the outcome of the presidential election has mostly heightened the uncertainty surrounding the economy. The uncertainty was underscored by the quarterly economic projections the Fed issued Wednesday. The policymakers now expect overall inflation, as measured by their preferred gauge, to rise slightly from 2.3 percent now to 2.5 percent by the end of 2025. Inflation by their measure is now far below its peak of 7.2 percent in June 2022. Even so, the prospect of slightly higher inflation makes it harder for the Fed to reduce borrowing costs because high interest rates are its principal weapon against inflation. The officials also expect the unemployment rate to inch up by the end of next year, from 4.2 percent now to a still-low 4.3 percent. That slight an increase might not be enough, by itself, to justify many more rate reductions. "From here, it's a new phase," Powell said, "and we're going to be cautious about new cuts."PRINCIPAL REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND CONTINUES SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 18, 2024-- Datasource Background Screening, a leading provider of employment background screening solutions, is announcing a partnership with Cerebrum to offer their clients faster, more accurate screenings with integrated biometric identity verification. Cerebrum's vID technology enables an intuitive candidate experience that automatically collects the information required for a background screening in about 3 minutes, virtually eliminating manual data entry. Candidate data is then verified before the screening is performed, reducing errors and enhancing screening efficiency for Datasource’s clients. “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Cerebrum, enhancing our commitment to providing secure and reliable background screening,” said DeeAnn Myers, vice-president of Datasource. “Together, we deliver a seamless experience that ensures the accurate and efficient verification of our clients’ applicants’ identities. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in streamlining the hiring process with a continued focus on unparalleled security and integrity.” This integration is ideal for industries requiring high levels of trust and compliance, such as healthcare, education, and finance, where employers need a reliable solution to efficiently manage employee verification processes. "We are excited to collaborate with Datasource to bring a simple, enjoyable screening process to their clients," said Sebastian Mellen, co-founder and CEO of Cerebrum. "This partnership is focused on delivering an improved client experience while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and security." About Cerebrum Cerebrum is a technology company building identity and credential verification solutions with a focus on enabling secure, trusted environments. Through our collaboration with global partners, we help communities grow with accuracy, efficiency, and confidence. Cerebrum is dedicated to providing solutions that prioritize a simple, clear experience for all users. Their ecosystem is built to integrate seamlessly and flexibly with other platforms to enhance the ease with which people manage and share their digital identities. To learn more, visit cerebrum.com . About Datasource Datasource is a Kansas City area-based B2B background screening provider with a 30-year legacy of trust, experience and longevity. Serving clients nationwide, Datasource offers comprehensive solutions for employee, volunteer and tenant screening and specializes in background screenings for camps, churches, franchises, non-profits and workplaces. Datasource pioneers new products and services in the industry, such as AI-driven social media searches and now biometric identity verification. For more information, visit https://datasourcecorp.com/ . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218569111/en/ CONTACT: DeeAnn Myers deeannm@datasourcecorp.com 816-228-5255 KEYWORD: MISSOURI UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY DATA MANAGEMENT OTHER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCES EDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BIOMETRICS ONLINE PRIVACY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OTHER TECHNOLOGY DATA ANALYTICS HEALTH SOURCE: Datasource Background Screening Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/18/2024 04:28 PM/DISC: 12/18/2024 04:28 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218569111/enThe Central Oregon Community College board of directors announced three finalists for the role of college president. President Laurie Chesley is retiring this summer. The presidential advisory committee conducted a nationwide search and thorough review. All three finalists will visit COCC campuses in January to meet staff, students, faculty, community members and the board. Steve Erickson is the vice president of institutional effectiveness and technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. He has served there in several roles, including as an academic dean and director of institutional research. Erickson earned his doctorate in higher education, a Master of Science in electrical engineering and a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering. Greg Pereira is the vice president for student affairs at Rio Salado College in Arizona. He also served as interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of academic affairs at Rio Salado. He holds a doctorate in education, a Master of Arts in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies. Angela Tos is the vice president of student services at Coalinga College, a rural community college in Central California. She was previously the dean of enrollment services and student development at San Joaquin Delta College and dean of student services at Merced College. She holds a doctorate in organizational leadership, a master’s in school counseling and a bachelor’s degree in English communication. The board anticipates naming the new president in early 2025.
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Americans are sick of the health insurance grinches who steal our money and our livesDENVER , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Principal Real Estate Income Fund (the "Fund"), announced today that it has approved a renewal of the Fund's share repurchase program. Under the share repurchase program, the Fund may purchase up to approximately 2.1% of its outstanding common shares beginning January 21, 2025 , in the open market, until January 21, 2026 . As part of its evaluation of options to enhance shareholder value, the Board has authorized ALPS Advisors, Inc. (the "Advisor") to repurchase the Fund's common shares at such times and in such amounts as the Advisor reasonably believes may enhance shareholder value. The Board and the Advisor continually analyze options to enhance shareholder value and potentially reduce the discount between the market price of the Fund's common share and the net asset value per share ("NAV"). The Board and the Advisor believe that the share repurchase program may further these goals because the program allows the Fund to acquire its shares in the open market at a discount to NAV, which will increase the NAV and thereby benefit remaining shareholders while potentially providing additional liquidity in the trading of the fund shares. The Board will monitor the repurchase program and will continue to consider strategic options to enhance shareholder value in the long-term. The Fund's repurchase program will be implemented on a discretionary basis under the direction of the Advisor. There is no assurance that the Fund will purchase shares at any specific discount level or in any specific amount or that the market price of the Fund's shares will increase as a result of any share repurchases. RISKS An investment in the Fund is not appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a complete investment program. The Fund is designed as a long-term investment and not as a trading vehicle. Investing in the Fund involves risks, including the risk that you may receive little or no return on your investment or that you may lose part or even all of your investment and exposure to below-investment grade investments (i.e., "junk bonds"). The Fund's net asset value will vary and its distribution rate may vary and both may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the market spread over a specified benchmark, market interest rates and performance of the broader equity markets. Fluctuations in net asset value may be magnified as a result of the Fund's use of leverage. Therefore, before investing you should carefully consider the risks that you assume when you invest in the Fund's common shares. Securities backed by commercial real estate assets are subject to market risks similar to those of direct ownership of commercial real estate assets including, but not limited to, declines in the value of real estate, declines in rental or occupancy rates and risks related to general and local economic conditions. The Fund's investment objectives and policies are not designed to seek to return the initial investment to investors that purchase shares. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.principalcef.com or call 855.838.9485. Please read them carefully before investing . Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net asset value and initial offering prices. NOT FDIC INSURED | May Lose Value | No Bank Guarantee The Fund is a closed-end fund and does not continuously issue shares for sale as open-end mutual funds do. Since the initial public offering, the Fund now trades in the secondary market. Investors wishing to buy or sell shares need to place orders through an intermediary or broker. The share price of a closed-end fund is based on the market's value. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund. Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. Principal Real Estate Investors LLC is not affiliated with ALPS Advisors, Inc. or any of its affiliates. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the FINRA Member firm. About SS&C Technologies SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut , and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com . About SS&C ALPS Advisors SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, is a leading provider of investment products for advisors and institutions. With over $26.24 billion under management as of September 30, 2024 , SS&C ALPS Advisors is an open architecture boutique investment manager offering portfolio building blocks, active insight and an unwavering drive to guide clients to investment outcomes across sustainable income, thematic and alternative growth strategies. For more information, visit www.alpsfunds.com. About SS&C Technologies Principal Real Estate Investors manages or sub-advises $102 billion in commercial real estate assets, as of September 30, 2024 . The firm's real estate capabilities include both public and private equity and debt investment alternatives. Principal Real Estate Investors is the dedicated real estate group of Principal Global Investors, a diversified asset management organization and a member of the Principal Financial Group ® . PRE000436 12/18/2025 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/principal-real-estate-income-fund-continues-share-repurchase-program-302335508.html SOURCE Principal Real Estate Income Fund
