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EliteFyre Unveils Smart Electric Grill: Pre-order Starts March 5th on Kickstarter for Super Early Bird Deal

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Struggling to grill indoors or on an urban terrace due to space or fire restrictions? EliteFyre is excited to introduce its latest electric grill, offering a simple plug-and-play operation and high-efficiency heating system. Designed for small spaces, it’s perfect for grilling indoors, on terraces, in backyards, or even while camping—delivering outstanding performance and a hassle-free BBQ experience for any occasion.

EliteFyre Volteq Smart and Precise Electric Grill
EliteFyre Volteq Smart and Precise Electric Grill

Innovative Features for Effortless Grilling

The EliteFyre electric grill features digital temperature control with a display and dual probe ports, offering an easy-to-operate and precise grilling experience. With advanced heating technology, the grill reaches 650°F in just 18 minutes, providing fast and energy-efficient cooking. The double-layer insulation ensures excellent heat retention, while even heat distribution eliminates hot spots, guaranteeing uniform cooking across the entire grilling surface.

“We created the EliteFyre electric grill to make professional-level BBQs accessible to everyone, even in urban environments,” said Aaron Wang, Founder of EliteFyre.

Versatile Design for Any Occasion

With a 260-square-inch grilling surface, the EliteFyre electric grill offers 6-in-1 versatility—grill, sear, smoke, BBQ, bake, and braise—allowing a wide range of cooking styles. The included smoker box adds extra flavor to dishes. For added convenience, an optional cart provides storage and portability, making it even easier to take your grilling adventures on the go. Its compact design and intuitive features make it perfect for beginners or those seeking a simple, hassle-free grilling experience.

Easy to Clean

In addition to enhancing the grilling experience, the EliteFyre electric grill is designed for easy cleaning. Its 90-degree foldable heating tube can be flipped without tools, making maintenance a breeze. Unlike traditional grills, the EliteFyre electric grill offers a cleaner, more sustainable option.

Coming Soon to Kickstarter

The EliteFyre electric grill will be available on Kickstarter starting March 5th. Super Early bird pricing starts below $200, offering the chance to be among the first to experience the next level of grilling adventures. To be notified on launch and secure your deal, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/EliteFyre/EliteFyre-elevate-your-grilling-experience

About EliteFyre

EliteFyre was founded by a group of grilling enthusiasts committed to delivering convenient, efficient, and eco-friendly BBQ experience. By blending cutting-edge technology and innovative design, EliteFyre has created a product that allows anyone to grill like a pro. With over ten innovating heating technologies, their first product delivers consistent, high-quality results, elevating every grilling adventure. For more updates and exclusive grilling tips, join the EliteFyre community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elitefyre

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JULIEN’S AUCTIONS PRESENTS BOLD LUXURY: THE LIMELIGHT EDIT

Featuring Iconic Fashion from Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Cher, Victoria Beckham, Amy Winehouse, Hermes, Chanel, Giambatista Valli & More

A Landmark Sale of Fashion and Hollywood Iconography

Live at The Peninsula Beverly Hills | March 27, 2025
Online Registration & Bidding Opens: February 27, 2025

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Julien’s Auctions, the industry leader in high-profile luxury and celebrity memorabilia sales, proudly announces Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit, an exclusive auction featuring some of the most sought-after designer fashion and celebrity-worn pieces. Taking place on March 27, 2025, at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, this premier event will bring together collectors, investors, and fashion aficionados to bid on a meticulously curated selection of rare and historic pieces.

A Defining Moment for Luxury and Celebrity Collectibles

From Marilyn Monroe to Elizabeth Taylor, Cher, and Britney Spears, this extraordinary collection represents the pinnacle of Hollywood glamour and haute couture. Each piece embodies a cultural legacy, offering a rare opportunity to own tangible history.

“Bold Luxury is a celebration of fashion’s most iconic moments. These one-of-a-kind artifacts transcend mere clothing—they represent the intersection of style, storytelling, and investment,” said Martin Nolan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions.

Auction Highlights

Elizabeth Taylor:
  • 14K Gold and Diamond Evening Purse
  • Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Circa 1935
Marilyn Monroe:
  • 1961 The Misfits Cowboy Boots from the Personal Collection of Dee & Tommy Hilfiger.
  • 1954 Jeans from “River of No Return” from the Personal Collection of Dee & Tommy Hilfiger.
Cher & Britney Spears:
  • Cher’s 2002 Stage-Worn If I Could Turn Back Time Costume by Bob Mackie
  • Britney Spears’ 2001 Bob Mackie Jubilee Burlesque Ensemble
Luxury Fashion Pieces:
  • Hermès Limited Edition Framboise Matte Alligator Birkin
  • Paco Rabanne 1999 Spring Haute Couture Dress

Luxury as an Investment

As the luxury collectibles market grows, designer fashion and celebrity memorabilia gain value. Julien’s Bold Luxury series captures this shift, attracting both seasoned and new collectors.

How to Bid

  • Online Registration & Bidding Open: February 27, 2025
  • Live Auction: March 27, 2025, The Peninsula Beverly Hills
  • Bid Online: www.juliensauctions.com

This must-attend event redefines bold luxury, offering a front-row seat to history.

For more information about Julien’s Auctions or any additional questions, please contact:

Media Contact
Jenelle Hamilton PR
Jenelle Hamilton
jenelle@jenellehamlton.com
+1 646.421.9139

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Open Compute Project Foundation and JEDEC Drive Open Silicon Innovation

New Chiplet Design Kits Enable New Silicon Supply Chains

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, and JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry, announce the availability of new Chiplet Design Kits for use with today’s EDA tools covering Assembly, Substrate, Material and Test developed in collaboration within the OCP Open Chiplet Economy Project. Leveraging the alliance between OCP and JEDEC, these design kits are now part of the Global World Wide Standard JEDEC JEP30: Part Model Guidelines.


The release of the Assembly, Substrate, Material, and Test Design Kits build on earlier joint efforts between the OCP and JEDEC integrating OCP Chiplet Data Extensible Markup Language (CDXML) specification into  JEDEC JEP30: Part Model Guidelines, enabling Chiplet builders to provide electronically a standardized Chiplet part description to their customers, paving the way for automating System-in-Package (SiP) design and build using Chiplets.

“The new design kits, developed through collaboration between OCP and JEDEC, promote innovation in SiP design by fostering collaboration and openness, ensuring broad accessibility, and supporting rapid adoption across the semiconductor industry. These kits promote openness, streamline design workflows, and reduce manual interventions, thereby significantly improving design efficiency, scalability, and innovation,” said James Wong, Palo Alto Electron, David Ratchkov, Thrace Systems and Michael Durkan, Chair of the JEDEC JEP30 Task Group. The integration of the design kits with the rest of the PartModel enforces consistent terminology across the Chiplets and the rules that support the development of SiP, eliminating the need for re-mapping within the design tools.

  • The Assembly and Substrate Design Kits enables efficient integration of heterogeneous Chiplets by defining standardized rule formats and tolerances for key design elements such as geometries, layers, interconnects and assembly processes.
  • The Material Design Kit provides a comprehensive framework for defining, evaluating, and validating the material properties and design parameters required for SiP. It focuses on critical elements such as substrates, interposers, redistribution layers and 3D integration technologies. The kit emphasizes the importance of material properties, such as dielectric constants, thermal conductivity and mechanical strength, to optimize performance, reliability and cost-efficiency.
  • The Test Design Kit, which is being standardized within JEDEC, enables the planning, design and manufacturing of SiP, with a particular emphasis on testability, enabling standardization of the testing process for Chiplet integration, with a focus on standard definitions for test elements, test flow requirements and definition of test-only elements, and support for test in advanced manufacturing.

“Chiplets have rapidly become the efficient and cost-effective way to develop chips at leading-edge nodes, and have been used successfully to improve SiP performance with cost efficiencies at scale, because the entire chip development cycle is managed in-house at large companies. To provide an open environment where designers drop known-good third-party sourced Chiplets into their designs requires the development of an open marketplace. Recently the OCP took the next step in establishing an Open Chiplet Economy with the opening of the OCP Chiplet Marketplace.  Moving forward the OCP intends to become the front door to an open Chiplet marketplace, making available a catalogue of standalone Chiplets, new standardizations, tools and best practices that would be required for a truly open economy,” said Cliff Grossner, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer at the Open Compute Project Foundation.

The schemas included in the Assembly, Materials and Test design kits as integrated into the JEDEC JEP:30 Part Model Guidelines have been designed to scale to a very large number of Chiplet interconnection points while keeping the schema size manageable. Security is also of utmost importance and all schema files are digitally signed to ensure no corruption, when shared between chiplet buyer to seller.

“There are still many opportunities to create additional standardization efforts bringing together JEDEC’s strength in setting global standards for the microelectronics industry with OCP’s expertise in specifying system level devices seeding emerging technologies and markets. JEDEC is delighted with this next step in the collaboration with OCP moving the market forward,” said John Kelly, President, JEDEC. 

“The next inflection point for the silicon supply chain is open, with innovation driven by a collaborative community, just as we have seen with the computing platforms of the cloud computing era. Developing an open stand-alone Chiplet silicon supply chain will require a rethink of this supply chain. Many design decisions made by Chiplet designers will impact packaging, test and verification, and the software stack, which will all be done by separate organizations, unlike today, where most silicon design is done in-house using proprietary processes,” said Tom Hackenberg, Principal Analyst in Computing & Software at Yole Group.

About the Open Compute Project Foundation
The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a global collaborative Community of hyperscale data center operators, telecom, colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with the product and solution vendor ecosystem to develop open innovations deployable from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP Community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale-led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through addressing challenging market obstacles with open specifications, designs and emerging market programs that showcase OCP-recognized IT equipment and data center facility best practices. Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives and programs that prepare the IT ecosystem for major technology changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, composable memory and silicon. OCP Community-developed open innovations strive to benefit all, optimized through the lens of impact, efficiency, scale and sustainability. Learn more at www.opencompute.org.

About JEDEC
JEDEC is the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry. Thousands of volunteers representing over 350 member companies work together in more than 100 JEDEC committees and task groups to meet the needs of every segment of the industry, manufacturers and consumers alike. The publications and standards generated by JEDEC committees are accepted throughout the world.  All JEDEC standards are available for download from the JEDEC website. For more information, visit www.jedec.org.

Media Contacts
Dirk Van Slyke
Open Compute Project Foundation
dirkv@opencompute.org  
Mobile: +1 303-999-7398
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Emily Desjardins
JEDEC
703-907-7560
emilyd@jedec.org
(Eastern Time Zone/EST/Arlington, VA)

 

Mainstream Renewable Power Appoints Morten Henriksen as CEO

FORNEBU, Norway, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the pureplay global wind and solar company majority-owned by Aker Horizons ASA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Morten Henriksen as Group CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Henriksen comes from the position of CEO of Gassnova, the Norwegian state enterprise for carbon capture and storage. His previous experience spans executive management roles in the energy industry in Norway and internationally for companies including Arendals Fossekompani and Statkraft, in addition to multiple board positions.

Current CEO Mary Quaney will continue to support Mainstream and the transition in a Senior Advisor capacity before stepping down in the second half of 2025 to pursue other interests.

The appointment comes as the Company implements its updated strategy, continuing to deliver significant cost base reduction targets and sharpening its focus on three core growth markets where it sees the greatest potential for value creation – South Africa, Australia, and the Philippines.

In order to reduce costs and leverage the resources of its majority shareholder Aker Horizons, Mainstream is relocating its headquarters from Dublin to Oslo in the first half of 2025. This is in line with its plan to reduce its cost base by approximately 65% by 2026, relative to 2023 levels.

Mainstream’s Chairman, Kristian Røkke, said: “We would like to express our gratitude to Mary for her leadership over the last five years. She has guided Mainstream’s global team with focus, resilience and integrity, navigating a period of industry-wide transformation.”

He continued: “As we enter a new phase, Morten brings extensive experience and deep sector expertise to position Mainstream for growth. His leadership will be instrumental in executing the Company’s strategy and driving Mainstream’s growth in the global energy market.”

Commenting on his appointment, Morten Henriksen said: “Mainstream is well positioned for the opportunities ahead. I am very excited about implementing our vision to build a lean and focused renewable energy company, leading in our core markets and creating value through strong project execution, a lean cost base and capital efficiency.”

For further information, please contact:
Jonas Gamre, Investor Relations, tel: +47 97 11 82 92,
email: jonas.gamre@akerhorizons.com
Mats Ektvedt, Media, tel: +47 41 42 33 28,
email: mats.ektvedt@corporatecommunications.no

About Aker Horizons

Aker Horizons develops green energy and green industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. The company is active in renewable energy, carbon capture and sustainable industrial assets. As part of the Aker group, Aker Horizons applies industrial, technological and capital markets expertise with a planet-positive purpose to drive decarbonization globally. Aker Horizons is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Across its portfolio, the company is present on five continents. www.akerhorizons.com

About Mainstream Renewable Power

Mainstream Renewable Power is a leading pure-play renewable energy company with wind and solar assets across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Mainstream is one of the most successful developers of gigawatt-scale renewables platforms, across onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar power generation. The company has successfully delivered 6.6 GW of wind and solar generation assets to financial close-ready and has a global project portfolio of 22.7 GW. www.mainstreamrp.com

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Ubie and Nucleus Genomics Partner to Enhance Access to Genetic Testing and Drive Early Screening for Improved Health Outcomes

  • Genetic testing can be critical to ensuring the early diagnosis and proper treatment of serious disease for patients of all ages
  • The partnership combines Ubie’s AI-driven symptom identification and high rates of patient engagement with Nucleus Genomics’ cutting-edge complete DNA sequencing
  • Engaging with patients while they are looking for answers for their health issues makes it possible to identify potential genetic disorders early in the healthcare journey

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ubie, a global healthcare AI platform that guides patients to better interactions with providers and life sciences, and Nucleus Genomics, the next-generation genetic testing and analysis company, today announced the outcomes of a partnership to improve access to genetic screening and early disease detection. The collaboration leverages Ubie’s AI-powered Symptom Checker and Nucleus Genomics sophisticated genetic testing capabilities to address care gaps and underdiagnosis in healthcare by connecting individuals who may have undiagnosed conditions with advanced genetic screening options early in the care journey.

A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a change in the DNA sequence. These mutations can be inherited or occur spontaneously leading to a wide range of health issues depending on which gene is affected. Genetic testing can help guide decisions about medical care by effectively diagnosing the disease and ensuring proper treatment. With Ubie’s ability to reach patients before their diagnosis, genetic testing can give patients a head start on identifying mutations and guidance on the right course of action, which can include lifestyle changes, preventative measures and earlier treatment with personalized medicine.

A growing leader in the diagnostics space, Nucleus Genomics expands access to genetic screening and testing beyond what patients may be able to get from their regular healthcare providers. The company is using its partnership with Ubie to reach more and better motivated patients, and expand and diversify its user base.

“Nucleus Genomics is committed to driving innovation in genetic testing in order to get patients the answers they need at the right point in their care journey,” said Halle Marchese, Director of Marketing & Communications at Nucleus Genomics. “Initial results from our partnership with Ubie have shown outstanding engagement, connecting us with motivated consumers actively seeking answers about their health to get the insights and genetic counseling they need to make informed and impactful decisions about their care.”

The partnership focuses on several key areas, including the early detection of genetic predispositions to various health conditions, improved access to genetic screening for underserved populations, enhanced patient education about genetic factors in common and rare diseases, and personalized health insights based on both symptoms and genetic markers.

Leveraging Ubie, Nucleus reached more than 277,000 patients in the first four months. Outcomes highlighted the value of ultra-targeted messaging, as target users clicked-through nearly 10x higher than healthcare benchmarks. By matching patients with disease-specific genetic education, Ubie also increased engagement more than 30% relative to baseline.

Furthermore, Ubie diversified Nucleus’s representation, reaching  patients ranging from 18 to 90 years of age, with 87% over 50, and 82% of users identifying as female – a focus for Nucleus Genomics. Engagement for rare diseases and progressive conditions saw even higher engagement, outperforming Ubie’s average by approximately 200%, further supporting the recent launch of Nucleus Genomics rare disease panel screening.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in democratizing access to genetic testing. This will empower patients, who are already actively searching for answers, to take control of their care,” said Kota Kubo, Co-Founder and CEO of Ubie. “This partnership is an example of how connecting disparate pieces of healthcare and providing patients with the insights they need can have an impact on appropriate care and outcomes.”

Previously, most consumer genetic tests used microarray testing, which looks at less than 0.1% of DNA sequencing, meaning that important health insights can be missed. Nucleus Genomics analyzes 100% of a patient’s DNA, with 30x high-depth whole-genome sequencing coverage, providing a more complete picture and insights on genetic risk for 900+ conditions.

Nucleus Genomics is a medical provider delivering whole-genome sequencing, cancer screening, heart screening and neurology screening. The company’s recent $14 million Series A funding round highlights its effectiveness and impact in the market, with the company looking to dramatically expand its genetic risk assessments and add features to help users plan healthy families.

About Nucleus Genomics

Nucleus is redefining next-generation genetic testing and analysis. By combining polygenic scores with traditional rare variant DNA analysis, the company provides comprehensive assessments of genetic disposition across a myriad of diseases and traits. Nucleus’ mission is to empower people to take agency over their health so no one dies from preventable disease — that’s why the company is building a platform based on cutting-edge science, where everyone has their genome at their fingertips, complete clarity on their risks, and are empowered by personalized health measures. Learn more at mynucleus.com.

About Ubie

Founded in 2017, Ubie empowers individuals and healthcare professionals with the tools they need for better care. Leveraging cutting-edge disease prediction AI, Ubie guides 10+ million patients every month to seek appropriate medical attention through its free online Symptom Checker and equips 1,500+ provider organizations with clinical tools that streamline workflows and support better diagnoses and health outcomes. Trained on medical data, Ubie’s marketing solutions power advanced targeting capabilities and high-performing digital campaigns for 70% of the world’s top life science companies.

Learn more about our vision and work at https://ubiehealth.com/company or try our free Symptom Checker at https://ubiehealth.com/.

EpiVax Strengthens Technology Leadership Amid Immunoinformatics Advancements

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EpiVax, Inc. proudly announces the appointment of Guilhem Richard as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Richard joined EpiVax’s immunoinformatics team in 2014 and spearheaded the development of a new computational platform for developing personalized, neoantigen-based cancer vaccines: Ancer®. He subsequently oversaw translational work of this technology at EpiVax’s subsidiary company, EpiVax Therapeutics, Inc., from 2019 to 2024. Dr. Richard is now leading innovation efforts at EpiVax and is overseeing the development of new and enhanced computational tools for immunogenicity assessment. He holds a M.Eng. in Bioinformatics and Modeling from the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) of Lyon, France, and a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Boston University.

The promotion of Dr. Richard coincides with several key advancements in EpiVax’s technology and offerings. EpiVax reports significant updates, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques, to several of the core immunoinformatic assets included in the company’s ISPRI platform. The updates will further enhance the leading platform’s immunogenicity risk assessment features for biologic therapeutics. The new models have enabled EpiVax researchers to refine prediction of tolerated epitopes, improving both precision and recall of its JanusMatrix model by 50%. In addition, new immunogenicity models predicting the rate of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) against monoclonal therapeutics have led to a 6-fold increase in the correlation between predicted and observed values over existing approaches, while significantly reducing the rate of false negative (low predicted immunogenicity / high observed immunogenicity) by 85%. These updated tools will become available on EpiVax’s ISPRI platform, accessible on a SaaS and fee-for-service basis in coming months, enhancing accuracy of results of a key assessment step in the development process for global biotech and pharma clients and collaborators.

In addition, EpiVax has filed a new Model Master File (MMF) for its PANDA® In Silico Model to the FDA, supporting regulatory filing of Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) of generic peptide drugs. EpiVax’s PANDA® MMF provides detailed descriptions of its models and methodologies for assessing the immunogenicity of peptide drugs and their impurities and can now be referenced as a Drug Master File (DMF) in FDA ANDA fillings. The accessibility of EpiVax’s PANDA® MMF represents an important step in streamlining the preparation and review of ANDAs, enabling sponsors to simplify their regulatory package and FDA reviewers to access in-depth background and validation information regarding  EpiVax’s immunogenicity models.

EpiVax remains committed to driving innovation with several planned improvements for the ISPRI platform upcoming, including a new version of EpiMatrix® to further enhance the toolkit’s predictive capabilities. Additionally, guided analysis features and an updated user interface for ISPRI will provide a more user-friendly experience, empowering our partners in strengthening their pipelines.

About EpiVax
EpiVax is a leader in preclinical immunogenicity assessment and sequence optimization for peptide therapeutics, biologic therapeutics, and vaccines. EpiVax partners with a global roster of companies, agencies, and academics to accelerate immunogenicity risk assessment, immune modulation, and rapid vaccine design.

Press Contact
Sarah Moniz
Director, Business Development
EpiVax
smoniz@epivax.com

Databricks Achieves FedRAMP High Authorization for AWS GovCloud

Hires industry veteran Mike Daniels to lead public sector practice amid rapidly growing demand for data intelligence 

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the growing momentum of its Public Sector business, Databricks, the Data and AI company, announced today that it has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) High authorization from the FedRAMP Program Management Office (PMO) for its Data Intelligence Platform on Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud. This authorization builds on the company’s support for Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authorization (PA) and Azure Databricks’ FedRAMP High and IL5 authorizations, demonstrating a continued commitment to meeting the federal government’s requirements for handling highly sensitive Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In addition to Databricks’ investments to make its commercial products FedRAMP authorized, the data intelligence leader strengthened its leadership team, hiring Mike Daniels as Vice President and General Manager of Public Sector.

Public sector organizations have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of their citizens with data. Yet, these organizations face significant challenges because of the lack of modern commercial cloud technology available to them. This often results in bespoke software development or the use of old technology that isn’t capable of unlocking the value of their data or leveraging AI. The Databricks Data Intelligence Platform helps more than 400 public sector and related organizations, including 80% of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government, harness the power of their data for analytics, machine learning and AI applications. Built on an open source foundation, the platform enables organizations to drive innovation to increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce risk. Public sector customers use the Data Intelligence Platform to improve national security, streamline the path to citizenship, protect against fraud and waste and optimize government operations.

FedRAMP High Authorization on AWS GovCloud
By achieving FedRAMP High authorization on AWS GovCloud, Databricks enables government agencies and organizations that work with the U.S. government to accelerate innovation while minimizing risk when working with highly sensitive private and public sector data. Now, these agencies have access to commercially available technology, including the ability to leverage the latest innovations in agentic AI, while complying with the privacy, security, and related controls required by the U.S. government.

“Working with public sector organizations for more than a decade, we know how critical it is for global governments to modernize in order to complete their mission. Data is a critical part of decision-making in the government and Databricks is enabling government agencies to understand their organization’s data, identify waste, pass audits, and gain efficiencies — all while remaining secure and compliant,” said Rory Patterson, Chairman of the Board of Databricks Federal. “We’ve completed countless transformative public sector projects, modernizing these agencies with our Data Intelligence Platform, but we know we can still do more to help agencies transform into the organizations of the future. With a significant increase in demand over the last two years for our commercial platform in the Public Sector, I am incredibly excited Mike is joining us to lead its continued growth and help us unblock more public sector programs and showcase what is possible when the government has access to modern commercial software.”

Mike Daniels Joins as VP and GM of Public Sector
With more than 30 years of industry leadership, Mike Daniels will lead Databricks’ growing Public Sector practice. He will be responsible for ensuring public sector customers successfully adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to achieve their organizations’ missions. He will also help scale Databricks’ Public Sector go-to-market operations. Prior to Databricks, Daniels held several public sector sales leadership positions, including roles at Google, Salesforce, Oracle, and UiPath.

“Every public sector organization wants to leverage data and AI to fuel efficiency and innovation and drive their missions forward. We want to make that as easy, collaborative and cost-effective as possible for them while upholding the security standards and protocols these agencies require,” said Daniels. “Today, building domain-specific AI applications on your trusted data — what we call data intelligence — is an imperative. I am thrilled to join Databricks to help more public sector agencies drive value for their organizations with the most innovative data and AI platform on the market.”

Community and Department of Defense Offerings on AWS GovCloud
To help more public sector organizations access the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform in compliance with FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Databricks AWS GovCloud DoD and Databricks AWS GovCloud Community offerings are now generally available. The Databricks AWS GovCloud DoD offering is available exclusively for the DoD, while the Government Community offering is available for non-DoD government agencies and contractors.

Join Databricks and its government customers and partners on Thursday, March 27, at the third annual Databricks Public Sector Forum, a full-day program for leaders to learn more about Databricks’ solutions for the Public Sector and how data intelligence can enable the mission of government. To learn more about Databricks’ federal government customers, visit the Data Intelligence Platform for Public Sector page. Find more information on security and FedRAMP compliance of Databricks services in the Databricks Security and Trust Center.

About Databricks
Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Contact: Press@databricks.com

Bybit Launches Exclusive Netflix Cashback Offer for New Bybit Cardholders

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is giving Netflix fans a reason to celebrate with an exclusive cashback offer for new Bybit Card users. From Feb. 25, 2025 to Mar. 10, 2025, eligible users can enjoy 100% cashback on their next Netflix transaction simply by signing up for a Bybit Card and spending at least $100.

With Netflix’s global subscriber base surpassing 300 million as of January 2025, it remains a leading platform for entertainment enthusiasts worldwide. Bybit aims to enhance the viewing experience for its users by turning everyday spending into rewarding moments.

“Netflix is a global favorite, and we wanted to bring even more value to our users who love to relax and unwind with their favorite shows and movies. This promotion is our way of saying thank you to new Bybit Card holders and enhancing their everyday experiences,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit.

Bybit Launches Exclusive Netflix Cashback Offer for New Bybit Cardholders
Bybit Launches Exclusive Netflix Cashback Offer for New Bybit Cardholders

The promotion is available across all Bybit Card programs, with the cashback capped at $10 per Netflix transaction. The offer is exclusive to new cardholders during the event period, and the $100 minimum spending requirement excludes Netflix payments or subscriptions. Cashback can also be combined with Bybit’s ongoing 10% cashback offer. Only the first 500 eligible users each day who meet the criteria will receive the cashback.

This campaign is run independently by Bybit and is not affiliated, associated, or endorsed by Netflix in any way. For more information on the event, visit the Bybit website.

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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