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Pivot Bio to Sponsor 9th International Nitrogen Conference

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Global meeting to focus on improving nitrogen management for sustainable growth 

BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pivot Bio, a leading sustainable agriculture company, is teaming up with the International Nitrogen Initiative to sponsor the 9th International Nitrogen Conference Feb. 5 to 8 at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in New Delhi. The summit will convene international nitrogen experts from around the world. Pivot Bio’s sponsorship supported the participation of more than 20 world-renowned scientists from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Kenya, the Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda and the United States, all of whom will consider how to move closer to INI’s goal of cutting nitrogen loss in half by 2050.

 

“The International Nitrogen Initiative is the world’s leading platform for improving nitrogen management.”

“The International Nitrogen Initiative is the world’s leading platform for improving nitrogen management,” says Pivot Bio CEO Chris Abbott. “It is a critical place for academics, policy makers and both emerging and traditional nitrogen providers to come together to help ensure the world’s farmers can continue to provide the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility.”

By way of background, nitrogen is essential to plant growth, but until Pivot Bio arrived on the scene, farmers had only two choices for their crops: manure and synthetic fertilizer. In both cases, the all-important nitrogen was vulnerable to runoff and leaching, which lead to waste for farmers’ and loss that lead to environmental challenges. For example, surplus nitrogen can become nitrous oxide, the most potent of the three leading greenhouse gases.

By adhering directly to the roots of crops, Pivot Bio products can avoid this loss by, “spoon feeding the nutrient to the plant throughout its life cycle.”

As a result, Abbott said, “We welcomed with open arms the opportunity to help fund the INI conference and to share our own journey to give growers a better, more environmentally sustainable form of nitrogen.”

The invitation to sponsor the INI conference came from David Kanter, associate professor of environmental studies at New York University, INI chairperson and a member of the Pivot Bio Science Advisory Board.

“We are grateful for the funding from Pivot Bio, of course, but our gratitude goes far beyond the sponsorship. Pivot Bio has developed a promising way of keeping nitrogen with the crops that could see very important benefits for the environment and farmers’ bottom lines,” said Kanter. “We are very pleased to prominently include their voice at the world’s leading conference for nitrogen science and policy.”

Abbott and Karsten Temme, chief innovation officer and a co-founder of Pivot Bio, will address conference attendees in a 36-minute presentation that explains the workings of the company’s technological advances and why we need to continue finding a way to replace synthetic nitrogen fertilizers with products that take into account the needs of growers and the planet.

“We want to find ways to combine with other great ideas out there, to take the best new innovations and get them in the hands of growers as quickly as we can,” Temme said. “So, if we can prevent excess nitrogen from leaving a field in the form of nitrous oxide or nitrate runoff, for the grower, it’s better because 100% of the investment they make ends up getting converted into fuel for a crop.”

See their presentation online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tWs1z6LKls. Anyone interested in working with Pivot Bio on solutions that support our growers and our food system is invited to reach out to media@pivotbio.com.

About Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio is a leading sustainable agriculture company delivering farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs in the face of increasing volatility. Currently available in North America and soon in Brazil, the company’s products are a breakthrough innovation. They are among the industry’s most promising climate solutions because they deliver nitrogen to plants without the negative impacts of synthetic fertilizer. Our nitrogen is weatherproof, safer to handle, and does not leach or contribute to nitrous oxide pollution. By making this possible for the first time at scale, Pivot Bio is upending the 190 billion USD nitrogen market. Pivot Bio has been recognized twice by Time magazine on its annual list of best inventions, by Fast Company on its World Changing Ideas and World’s Most Innovative Companies lists, by CNBC in its Disruptor 50 list of private companies, and by Fortune on its Impact 20 list of startups driving social good. The company recently announced its fourth consecutive year of growth. For more information, visit PivotBio.com.

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Gold and Fractal EMS Announce a Partnership for an American BMS

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ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal EMS Inc. (“Fractal”), a leading provider of advanced solar and storage controls, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Gold Electronic Equipment Inc. (“Gold”), a leading high-tech company specializing in R&D, active balancing technology and manufacturing of the battery management system (BMS). A signing ceremony and celebration was held on September 9th at the RE+ clean energy conference in Anaheim, California. The new partnership will provide a cybersecure American BMS to customers worldwide (“Fractal BMS”).

The Fractal BMS provides a 3-level BMS architecture (module, rack and system).  The design of the Fractal BMS has been finalized, featuring an American-sourced chip, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with U.S. policies for sourcing and critical infrastructure protection. The Fractal BMS has the option to provide active cell balancing to maximize each battery cell’s useful capacity and life.

“Other companies proposing an American BMS have not addressed the cybersecurity concerns of the BMS. Some companies are licensing a foreign BMS or only providing a top-level device, neither of which cure cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. We are thrilled to collaborate with Gold to bring this advanced American BMS to the market. This partnership underscores our commitment to innovation, security, and supporting American technology,” said Daniel Crotzer, CEO at Fractal EMS.

Fractal BMS is scheduled for UL testing in late October 2024 and aims to become the gold standard for BESS deployments to mitigate risks associated with Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC) and known cyber vulnerabilities in programmable devices. The American BMS will be available to battery manufacturers globally, offering a reliable and secure solution for battery management needs.

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Critical Intervention Services and S2 Institute Launch Free Crime Deterrence and Safety Training in Compliance with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(c)

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Training Now Available On-Demand at www.HB837training.com

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Critical Intervention Services (CIS), in partnership with the S2 Institute, proudly announces the launch of a groundbreaking, on-demand Crime Deterrence and Safety Training program, available now at www.HB837training.com. This comprehensive training is free to the public until January 1, 2025, and is designed to help organizations comply with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(c).

A major benefit for management companies: CIS clients who have undergone a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment will receive unlimited, no-cost access to this training for their employees — permanently. This unique offering ensures management companies can provide continuous safety training without incurring additional costs, enabling them to stay compliant with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(c) and protect both current and future employees.

Comprehensive Crime Prevention Training

The training program, based on the proposed curriculum developed by the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute (Department of Legal Affairs), covers critical strategies to prevent and respond to crime. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of completion, providing proof of their commitment to safety and preparedness.

CIS, known for its expertise in specialized security and safety solutions, including CPTED assessments, designed this program to deliver practical crime deterrence techniques that enhance safety and awareness across multifamily environments.

“We are excited to be the first to offer this crucial on-demand training, empowering both individuals and organizations to take proactive steps in improving their safety measures,” said Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects at Critical Intervention Services. “With crime prevention more important than ever, we are committed to making this information easily accessible to everyone.”

Exclusive Features for Management Companies

For management companies, the training comes with enhanced benefits, including an online administrative portal for streamlined oversight. This portal allows management teams to monitor employee progress, ensuring full compliance with training requirements. Additionally, it provides on-demand access to training records, simplifying the retrieval of important documents as needed.

Through this administrative portal, management companies can enjoy complete transparency in tracking training progress, ensuring accountability and timely completion of required courses.

Enroll Today

The Crime Deterrence and Safety Training is available now at www.HB837training.com. Enrollment is open to all multifamily management companies, their employees, and the general public. Take advantage of this free offer before it expires on January 1, 2025.

About Critical Intervention Services (CIS)

Critical Intervention Services has performed more than 400 CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments, positioning itself as a trusted leader in community safety evaluations. CIS has assessed more properties for compliance with Florida Statute 768.0706(2)(a) than any other provider. With the largest private sector team of Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners (FCPs), CIS provides timely and effective assessments to ensure properties meet the highest standards of crime prevention.

CIS serves clients across the residential, commercial, and government sectors, helping them mitigate security risks and enhance safety.

About S2 Institute

Founded in 1998, the S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute has trained thousands of professionals in security risk management and public safety. Over the past two decades, S2 has earned a global reputation as one of the premier sources for security and public safety training. In addition to public courses, S2 offers private training and consulting services to corporations and government organizations worldwide.

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Craig Gundry, PSP, FCP
Vice President of Special Projects
Phone: 727-461-9417
Email: cgundry@cisworldservices.org

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Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathy (DEE) Trials: Optimizing Endpoints, Determining MCID, and Enhancing Trial Data Quality, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this free webinar, gain insights into the complex challenges of conducting clinical trials for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy. Attendees will learn about approaches for data collection across large geographic areas. The featured speaker will discuss the factors to consider when selecting cognitive and behavioral endpoints. The speaker will also share approaches for determining minimally clinically important difference.

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Clinical trials in patients with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) present considerable challenges for research teams, including the difficulty in identifying patients, the large geographic spread of patients and the need for measurements that can catch even the smallest degree of change in behavior or function.

It becomes a near impossible task to find sites that are in the appropriate geographies and have the level of expertise to administer the scales necessary for signal detection.

One byproduct of these challenges is the difficulty that arises in site selection. It becomes a near impossible task to find sites that are in the appropriate geographies and have the level of expertise to administer the scales necessary for signal detection.

In this webinar, the expert speaker will address these obstacles and share solutions. She will describe approaches to collect data across large geographic areas and in locations that do not have specialized or experienced raters. She will share factors to consider when selecting cognitive and behavioral endpoints for DEE trials, including perspectives from regulatory agencies.

Moreover, she will describe the application of developmental assessments (e.g., Bayley-4) and behavioral scales (e.g., the Vineland-3), along with approaches for determining minimally clinically important difference (MCID) with these measures in DEE populations.

Register for this webinar to gain insights into the complex challenges of conducting clinical trials for developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.

Join Pamela Ventola, PhD, Chief Science Officer, Cogstate, for the live webinar on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Developmental & Epileptic Encephalopathy (DEE) Trials: Optimizing Endpoints, Determining MCID, and Enhancing Trial Data Quality.

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