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PR Newswire has compiled a list of the most important technology press releases of the past week, including Shutterstock’s acquisition of GIPHY as well as IBM’s grant to improve cybersecurity in schools.

NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – With thousands of releases being published every week, it’s hard to keep up. Here’s a list of the most important and interesting releases from the past week to help journalists in the business technology sector stay informed.

Below is a list of headlines (with links to the full texts) and excerpts from each article. You can download multimedia assets by clicking on the headlines of press releases.

  1. Shutterstock Acquires GIPHY – The World’s Largest GIF Search Engine and Library
    Shutterstock CEO Paul Hennessy Shutterstock’s business is to help people and companies tell their story. By acquiring GIPHY, we expand our audience’s touch points to casual conversations and beyond the professional use cases of marketing and advertising.
  2. Thomson Reuters creates a vision for the future of professionals by leveraging AI-driven content.
    Steve HaskerThomson Reuters CEO and President, John Thomson, stated, “With customers at the helm, Thomson Reuters AI Technology augments knowledge. This helps professionals to work smarter. They can then focus their time on what is important.”
  3. Viasat Next Generation Ground-to Space Encryption Solution Receives Type-1 Certification from the National Security Agency
    The KG-255XJ End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) is now certified for protecting classified Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and below, including Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) and mission data communications between Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs) and satellites on orbit.
  4. IBM to Grant $5 Million AI Skills and Cybersecurity Training for Schools
    Grants worth at least $500,000 Each ($5 Million In total, six districts in the US and four others around the world will receive the funds. IBM Service Corps will utilize the skills of volunteers to help schools develop programs to improve cybersecurity resilience.
  5. Antelope Enterprise creates AI-powered virtual influencers using ChatGPT-like technology
    This new technology allows for a single marketing clip to be created. KylinCloud then uses AI to create tailored versions of virtual influencer product videos.
  6. Netwrix report: Enterprises are more vulnerable to ransomware attacks and other malware than smaller organizations
    Enterprises report higher costs as a consequence of cyberattacks. Cyberthreats have caused financial harm to 28% of businesses. $50,000 The average organization has a higher rate of productivity than this, at 24%.
  7. UltiMaker launches the Method XL to deliver unrivaled accuracy and precision for engineering applications
    The UltiMaker® Method™ XL 3D printer is designed to deliver the accuracy and performance of industrial production alongside the flexibility and affordability of a desktop 3D printer.
  8. TCL CSOT will be introducing a range of innovative display technologies at SID Display Week, 2023
    TCL showcased over 30 products and technologies at Display Week 2023, organized by the Society for Information Display. This included more than 10 world firsts.
  9. Space Robotics Startup GITAI Raises US$30 million The Funding
    Sho Nakanose, GITAI’s Founder & CEO, said, “While SpaceX and BlueOrigin are reducing the cost of transportation to space by 100 times, we at GITAI are taking on the challenge of reducing labor costs by 100 times. We will be providing the most labor to the Moon and Mars, as well as building infrastructure like solar panels, communication antennes, fuel generators and habitation modules.
  10. National Safety Council Work to Zero Initiative Announces New Research on Improving Workplace Safety Using Robotics
    This whitepaper, which analyses academic journals, vendor interview and company case study, evaluates specifically the benefits that robotics and AMRs have on reducing accidents and fatalities at the workplace. The white paper also provides employers with best practices for implementing robotic technology in a variety of workplaces.
  11. The High School Scientists and Engineers Won Nearly Nine Million Dollars At the Regeneron Science and Engineering Fair in 2023
    You can also find out more about the following: $75,000 The top prize was awarded to a 17-year old Kaitlyn Wang For breakthrough innovations to accelerate exoplanet exploration in the largest international STEM contest for teens.
  12. Solana becomes the first Layer 1 Blockchain that integrates artificial intelligence with chatGPT
    This integration was created by Solana Labs The reference can be used to show how AI can help you understand Solana protocols and data, or provide data on Solana’s DeFi and computing infrastructure. The plugin is used to buy NFTs and transfer tokens. It can also be used to inspect transactions, interpret data from public accounts, or find NFT collection by floor price.

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Earnings You Can’t Miss

This week’s earnings releases included the quarterly results of Palo Alto Networks, as well as several other must-read reports.

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