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YRCI and Pyramid Systems Launch AIR-hr – An AI-Driven Tool to Revolutionize HR Support for Federal Employees

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1 year ago

March 4, 2025

RESTON, Va., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pyramid Systems, an award-winning leader in innovative IT solutions, and YRCI, a leading provider of human capital management solutions for federal agencies, have joined forces to launch AIR-hr. This powerful AI-driven tool will help federal employees and HR professionals efficiently navigate complex employment regulations, retirement options and reduction in force procedures during an unprecedented time for the federal workforce.

Pyramid Systems & YRCI launch AIR-hr: a powerful AI tool delivering real-time HR support for federal workers.

Combining Pyramid’s advanced AI technology with YRCI’s deep expertise in federal HR policies, AIR-hr offers real-time, reliable guidance tailored to the needs of federal agencies and employees.

“Federal employees will benefit from clear guidance and easy access to their options,” YRCI CEO Hans Jaeger said. “With AIR-hr, we’re providing instant, straightforward support to empower employees and enhance HR services across federal agencies. This collaboration with Pyramid builds upon our 24 years of expertise in federal HR policy to deliver a truly groundbreaking solution at a transformational time for the federal workforce.”

AIR-hr introduces a new era of streamlined HR support by eliminating the need for employees to sift through dense policy documents or wait for HR assistance. With immediate, policy-backed answers available 24/7, employees can make informed decisions quickly, and agencies can better serve their workforce. In addition to supporting federal employees, the tool enhances the capabilities of HR professionals by addressing routine inquiries, enabling teams to focus on high-value, strategic initiatives.

“We are committed to driving innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of federal agencies,” Pyramid CEO David Chow said. “AIR-hr represents the future of HR support: purpose-built for federal employees to improve how they access and retrieve information rapidly. By leveraging our AI expertise in partnership with YRCI’s human capital acumen, we are enabling federal workers and the HR teams supporting them to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.”

AIR-hr is more than a traditional chatbot; it’s a purpose-built AI system specifically trained on federal HR policies. The tool is continuously updated as regulations evolve and is backed by expert oversight to maintain accuracy and relevance. Its key features underscore its impact on federal HR support:

Policy-Driven Expertise: AIR-hr provides accurate, up-to-date guidance tailored to federal employees, ensuring adherence to federal HR policies – critical at a time of major changes in the federal workforce.

Real-Time, On-Demand Answers: Employees and HR professionals can access clear and reliable responses to complex policy questions – anytime, anywhere.

Enhanced HR Team Efficiency: By managing routine inquiries, AIR-hr enables HR staff to devote more time to strategic initiatives while ensuring consistent support.

User Privacy and Security: Designed with government compliance and security standards in mind, the system protects employee privacy by not storing or processing personal information.

AIR-hr is being released as a free version 1.0, ensuring federal employees can immediately access critical HR information. Future iterations will offer agency-specific customization through paid versions, expanding functionality and capabilities based on personalized needs.

Pyramid ‘ Nexus Division led the IT and development efforts behind the tool. Nexus manages Pyramid Labs, which professionalizes innovation across the Pyramid ecosystem of advanced technologies. With a legacy that includes transformative projects like FHA Catalyst, which redefined the Federal Housing Administration’s data, Pyramid is setting new benchmarks for modernizing federal processes and transforming the way business is done.

“AIR-hr embodies the core mission of Nexus and Pyramid Labs: bringing innovative solutions to market that solve real-world challenges,” Chow said. “We are excited to see how AIR-hr transforms the HR landscape, making processes more streamlined and accessible for federal agencies and their employees.”

YRCI complements this technological expertise with decades of expertise in federal HR policy, ensuring the tool’s deep alignment with the needs of federal agencies.

“This partnership reflects the best of what YRCI and Pyramid brings to the table. Together, we’ve created a solution that enhances operational efficiency and ensures the human aspect of HR is preserved and strengthened,” Jaeger said.

AIR-hr’s release comes at a pivotal time, as federal workforces adapt to evolving policy landscapes and changing workplace dynamics. Employees need timely guidance now more than ever, and AIR-hr is poised to provide just that. By offering consistent, policy-backed insights, the tool empowers employees to make confident, well-informed decisions in a dynamic environment.

The pathway for AIR-hr includes exciting future developments. Agencies will soon have access to customized, advanced versions of the tool designed to meet their unique requirements. Paid versions will include enhanced features, such as advanced analytics and tailored training modules, further amplifying the tool’s impact.

About Pyramid

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an employee-owned technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies for 30 years. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace USA 2023-2024, Pyramid is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, and employs more than 185 people. Learn more at pyramidsystems.com

About YRCI

YRCI, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a trusted leader in federal human capital solutions, dedicated to empowering the government to better serve its citizens. Since its founding in 2001, YRCI has partnered with federal agencies to deliver innovative, strategic, and technology-driven HR solutions designed to address complex workforce challenges. With expertise spanning the full spectrum of federal staffing and workforce management, YRCI ensures agencies have the right people, processes, and technologies to achieve mission success. Driven by a commitment to excellence, flexibility, and care, YRCI provides impactful, results-oriented solutions that support the evolving needs of federal agencies. As a powerhouse in federal HR, YRCI is shaping the future of federal workforce management. Learn more at YRCI.com

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CasinoPartiesLLC.com Expands Premier Casino Party Rentals in Manhattan, NY — Authentic Tables, Professional Dealers, Custom Packages for Corporate & Private Events

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10 hours ago

May 2, 2026

Top-rated Manhattan casino party rental company offers fully staffed blackjack, roulette and craps experiences to elevate corporate events, weddings and private parties across New York City

MANHATTAN, N.Y., May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CasinoPartiesLLC.com, a leading provider of casino party rentals in Manhattan, NY, today announced expanded availability and new customizable event packages for corporate events, private parties, fundraisers and weddings throughout New York City. With authentic casino tables, professional and entertaining dealers, premium play-money chips and signage, CasinoPartiesLLC.com delivers a turnkey casino entertainment experience that brings the excitement of Las Vegas to Manhattan venues.

“CasinoPartiesLLC.com delivers authentic casino table rentals and professional dealers throughout Manhattan, NY — offering turnkey, customizable packages that transform corporate events, weddings and fundraisers into high‑energy, engaging experiences across Midtown, Chelsea and the Upper East Side.”

Focused on delivering safe, legal and memorable experiences, CasinoPartiesLLC.com offers:

Casino table rentals: blackjack, roulette, craps, poker tables sized for intimate and large gatheringsProfessional dealers and croupiers trained in guest interaction and game managementFully customizable packages: themed décor, tournament-style play, prize support, and multi-table setupsPortable, all-inclusive service: setup, teardown, on-site management, and event coordinationService across Manhattan neighborhoods and greater NYC, including Midtown, Upper East Side, Chelsea, and downtown venues

“Our Manhattan clients want authentic casino entertainment without the hassle of sourcing equipment or personnel,” said Ismael Qureshi, CEO of CasinoPartiesLLC.com. “We specialize in seamless casino party rentals in Manhattan, NY, providing professional dealers and tailored packages that fit corporate budgets and private event needs while complying with local regulations.”

Benefits for Manhattan event planners and hosts:

Boost guest engagement with interactive casino entertainmentEasy logistics with single-vendor solutions for gaming, staffing and prize handlingScalable options for small private parties to large corporate galasProven experience executing events in Manhattan hotels, event spaces and private residences

Booking and availability:

CasinoPartiesLLC.com is currently accepting bookings for summer and fall events across Manhattan and greater New York City. Early reservations are recommended to secure preferred dates, table counts and themed packages.

About CasinoPartiesLLC.com:

CasinoPartiesLLC.com is a premier provider of casino party rentals in Manhattan, NY and the New York City area. Specializing in staffed casino tables, custom event packages and professional service, CasinoPartiesLLC.com helps event planners and hosts create high-energy, memorable experiences for corporate functions, weddings, fundraisers and private celebrations. For more information or to request a quote, visit https://www.CasinoPartiesLLC.com.

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PS Hogan highlights investments from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to support Canada’s sport system

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12 hours ago

May 2, 2026

CALGARY, AB, May 2, 2026 /CNW/ – In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders and our way of life.

We delivered concrete savings for Canadians while supporting key national priorities and keeping investments focused on results. We are maintaining a strong fiscal position, with the Spring Economic Update 2026 showing that projected deficits are lower over the fiscal horizon and that we are on track to meet our fiscal anchors.

The Spring Economic Update 2026 is the next step in our plan to build Canada Strong for All. It provides a clear update on the strength of Canada’s economy, giving Canadians confidence in our plan. It delivers targeted relief to make life more affordable, support workers and accelerate the construction of homes and major infrastructure. It also strengthens Canada’s competitiveness and economic growth while investing in strong, safe communities across the country.

Today, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, met with athletes at Foothills Athletic Park to highlight key investments in sport from the Spring Economic Update to build stronger and safer communities.

The Government of Canada is investing $755 million to support and expand Canada’s sport system, which will help athletes safely train and perform at the highest levels. This will increase sport participation across the country by strengthening national sport organizations, infrastructure and local sport communities.

Canada’s new government is transforming our economy from reliance to resilience. The Spring Economic Update 2026 ensures all Canadians can participate in building Canada strong and share in its success. Other key measures include:

The Canada Strong Fund — Canada’s first national sovereign wealth fund. This will invest in key, strategic Canadian projects and companies. While Canadians will benefit from these nation building projects through jobs, economic growth and greater security, the government is determined to ensure that Canadians also have a stake in the projects themselves. That’s why a unique and important feature of the Canada Strong Fund will be its new retail investment product. This allows Canadians to receive financial returns as we build Canada strong together.Team Canada Strong — a new nationwide effort to recruit, train and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new skilled trade workers by 2030–31. This initiative creates new opportunities for Canadians and attracts the workers needed to build more homes and major projects at speed and at scale.Building Stronger Communities — by making communities safer, more connected and more resilient. We are building more homes, getting tougher on crime and fraud and funding essential infrastructure, including small craft harbours that sustain coastal communities and local jobs. We are also investing to build healthier, safer and stronger Indigenous communities.

Our new government is building a Canada that is not just strong, but good; not just prosperous, but fair. A Canada that is not just for some, most of the time, but for all, at all times. We’re building Canada strong, for all.

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“The Spring Economic Update 2026 builds on the momentum of our budget, combining strategic investments with sustained fiscal discipline to keep building Canada Strong for All — delivering prosperity today and strengthening our economy for tomorrow. At this pivotal moment in Canada’s history, we’re charting a course through the fog of uncertainty and global headwinds with strength, determination and ambition — and building one strong Canadian economy, by Canadians, for Canadians.”
— The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue

“The Government of Canada is building Canada Strong by investing in what brings us together — our people, our communities and our athletes. By strengthening the foundation of Calgary and Canada’s sport system, we are building a resilient economy and strong communities for all.”
— Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation

Quick Facts

The Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes to provide $755 million over five years, starting in 2026–27, and $118 million ongoing to Canadian Heritage to support Canada’s sport system to: Host and compete with the best: $50 million over five years to bring more world-class sporting events to Canada. Funding will be tied to legacy-building projects that deliver lasting benefits well beyond the events themselves. Facilities built or upgraded for major events will continue to serve communities, support grassroots participation and strengthen local sport systems for years to come. Support our athletes in performing at the highest levels: $45 million over five years and $8 million ongoing to help our athletes train, compete and perform, including support for better mental health and funding that will be linked to robust safe sport measures and frameworks. These actions will strengthen the sport system and respond to some of the findings of the Final Report of the Future of Sport in Canada Commission while the government continues to consider all of its Calls to Action. Get more Canadians involved in sport: $660 million over five years and $110 million ongoing for National Sport Organisations, increasing funding that has remained largely unchanged since 2005, so that they can invest in a strong and safe sport system and grow participation among children and youth nationwide.

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POVADDO AND PROLEGIS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND ACCESS TO PUBLIC POLICY PROFESSIONALS FOR OPINION RESEARCH

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14 hours ago

May 2, 2026

Partnership connects policy professionals using Prolegis’ modernized Congressional platform with Povaddo’s exclusive paid research panel, combining forces to serve the policymaking community

ST. LOUIS and WASHINGTON, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Povaddo, a leading provider of public opinion and policy elite research, has announced a strategic partnership with Prolegis, a nonpartisan technology platform serving thousands of policy professionals in Congress and the advocacy community. The partnership will expand the reach of the Povaddo Panel—an exclusive network of nearly 5,000 public policy professionals worldwide—while providing Prolegis users new opportunities to contribute their expertise to policy research.

Prolegis provides nonpartisan technology solutions designed to modernize Congress. Built specifically for the policymaking community, the platform serves as a natural intersection where policy professionals and issue advocacy campaigns meet, making it an ideal environment for connecting researchers with the experts shaping public policy.

Beginning this month, users of the Prolegis platform will be invited to join the Povaddo Panel and become eligible to participate in research studies tailored specifically for public policy professionals.

“There is no shortage of so-called ‘expert network’ firms, but Povaddo is setting the standard when it comes to building the most rigorous and credible network of public policy professionals in the U.S. and beyond,” said William Stewart, President of Povaddo. “What makes Prolegis the right partner is the quality and relevance of their community—these are precisely the professionals our clients most want to hear from. Prolegis users are actively engaged in policy work daily, making them ideal participants for our research studies. This partnership will meaningfully accelerate our efforts.”

“Prolegis exists to serve the policy community with tools that make their work more effective,” said Jim Gianiny, CEO of Prolegis. “Partnering with Povaddo allows our users to contribute their expertise in a new way and take part in rigorous research that helps organizations better understand the policy landscape. It’s a natural extension of what our platform already does: connecting policy professionals with the resources and opportunities that matter to their work.”

Launched in 2018, the Povaddo Panel was built to meet growing demand for research insights from individuals who shape, influence, and analyze public policy as part of their daily work. Over the past eight years, the panel has grown to nearly 5,000 public policy professionals worldwide, including over 2,000 in the United States. Many panelists are former elected officials, including former Members of Congress.

This partnership is part of a broader period of momentum for Povaddo. The company recently announced it is launching a quarterly omnibus survey among public policy professionals in the United States and Europe.

“Companies and other organizations that want to understand what public policy professionals think—whether about their brand or an issue they are facing—now have a new way of doing that. Our new omnibus survey among public policy professionals fills an important need in the research services marketplace,” said Brooke Hayes, Executive Vice President of Povaddo, who oversees the Povaddo Panel and the firm’s new omnibus research service among public policy professionals.

Additionally, Povaddo recently released select findings from its survey of public policy professionals in the U.S. and Europe regarding their attitudes towards AI. In an era when political consensus is elusive, this study finds widespread agreement within policy communities on both sides of the Atlantic that government regulation of AI should be increased.

About Povaddo: Povaddo specializes in public opinion and policy elite research. Founded in 2009, Povaddo is recognized as a trusted advisor to top-tier organizations seeking to navigate complex issues management, strategic communications, corporate reputation, and business transformation challenges. Most of the firm’s clients sit within external affairs, corporate affairs, public affairs, government affairs, regulatory affairs, scientific affairs, corporate communications, business planning and strategy. For more information, please visit www.povaddo.com.

About Prolegis: Prolegis provides nonpartisan technology solutions designed to modernize Congress. Built specifically for the policymaking community, Prolegis delivers innovative solutions, efficient tools, and engaging content, all on one easy-to-use platform. The platform serves Congressional staff, think tank scholars, and public affairs professionals, creating a unique intersection where policy expertise and advocacy meet. For more information, please visit www.prolegis.com.

Media Inquiries: William Stewart, +1 (855) 768-2336, stewart@povaddo.com

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