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Architect of the Nation’s First Cyber Workforce Strategy Joins Cyberstar Board of Advisors

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2 months ago

June 30, 2026

Retired Army Colonel and former White House cyber official brings more than 45 years of defense enterprise experience to Cyberstar.

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyberstar, the leading cyber workforce management platform for defense and federal organizations, welcomed Dr. Daniel “Rags” Ragsdale to its Board of Advisors. Dr. Ragsdale brings more than 45 years of experience across the White House, Department of Defense, academia, and industry, including the leadership role that defined how the nation approaches cyber workforce readiness at scale.

Most recently, Dr. Ragsdale served as Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director at the White House, where he led implementation of the nation’s inaugural National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy. That work influenced more than $100 billion in federal contracting and secured public and private sector commitments to create more than 35,000 new cybersecurity jobs. Prior to the White House, he served as Principal Director for Cyber at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Program Manager at DARPA, and Vice Dean for Education at West Point. A combat veteran of Grenada, Afghanistan, and Iraq, Dr. Ragsdale retired from the Army after 34 years in uniform. He is a recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service.

Dr. Ragsdale currently serves as Founder of Full Spectrum Cyber Solutions and Senior Advisor at Cambridge Global Advisors.

“When you’ve sat at the table where national cyber workforce policy gets made, you understand what’s actually at stake when organizations can’t develop, quantify, and prove their force readiness at scale,” said Marling Engle, CEO of Cyberstar. “Rags has been in that room. That experience is exactly what we need as we build out the infrastructure defense organizations depend on to answer that call.”

“The reason I said yes is the mission. A ready cyber workforce is essential, but readiness tracking on its own is not enough. Cyberstar is building toward something more complete — a comprehensive cyber workforce talent management system that helps organizations find, grow, place, and retain cyber talent at scale. By building out support for the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework, Cyberstar is moving away from passive compliance snapshots to dynamic, capability-based tracking. That’s the only way we’ll be able to directly address the DoW and federal cyber workforce readiness challenges,” said Dr. Daniel Ragsdale.

The appointment comes as defense organizations face increasing pressure to move beyond periodic reporting toward dynamic, data-driven workforce readiness. Organizations must continuously adapt to role changes, mission requirements, and the operational demands that define whether a cyber force is truly ready when it matters.

This appointment reflects Cyberstar’s continued focus on building a Board of Advisors selected for depth of operational experience at the intersection of defense policy and cyber workforce implementation.

For more information or to request a demonstration, visit cyberstar.com.

About Cyberstar
Cyberstar is a cyber workforce management platform purpose-built for the DCWF and DoDM 8140.03. With over 20 years supporting defense and federal cyber programs, Cyberstar provides real-time qualification tracking, automated verification, and workforce analytics that give leaders clear, auditable proof of mission readiness. By replacing manual tracking and siloed, inconsistent data systems with a single source of truth, Cyberstar helps teams support workforce readiness beyond compliance. Visit cyberstar.com for more information.

Media Contact: Tom White, Marketing and Community Manager, marketing@cyberstar.com

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Industry leaders to join forces to scale hydrogen mobility

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16 minutes ago

September 3, 2026

Volvo Group

For the first time in Europe, Germany is bringing together the full ecosystem needed to scale the deployment of hydrogen trucks by 2030, combining supportive policy frameworks, a strong OEM offering and an integrated hydrogen supply chain and infrastructure.Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, Toyota Motor Corporation, Bosch, Air Liquide, TotalEnergies, TEAL Mobility, MB Energy, and more companies accelerate the commercialization of hydrogen-powered mobility and build the ecosystem needed to scale it along the whole value chain, with vehicles, infrastructure and supply. The activities include the deployment of hydrogen refueling stations along key strategic corridors in Europe, in synchronization with the hydrogen-powered truck fleets as well as a competitive hydrogen price. This will enable customers to operate hydrogen-powered vehicles with a competitive total cost of ownership. Full details will be unveiled at a CEO-led press event during IAA Transportation in Hanover on 15 September.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leading companies from the transport, energy and industrial sectors, together with German policymakers, are collaborating to establish a benchmark for a fully integrated hydrogen mobility ecosystem for heavy-duty transport. They reflect a shared ambition to scale hydrogen with a focus on customer-oriented refueling infrastructure and competitively priced hydrogen fuel.

Delivering a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem that complements battery-electric solutions requires coordinated development across the entire value chain with focus on commercializing competitive vehicles, deploying strategically located refueling infrastructure aligned with customer needs, and ensuring reliable access to hydrogen at viable price levels. Together, these elements can create the conditions for a competitive total cost of ownership and position hydrogen as a practical, scalable solution for zero-emission transport.

Further details will be announced on September 15 at IAA Transportation 2026.

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The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost 100,000 people and serves customers in almost 180 markets. In 2025, net sales amounted to SEK 479 billion (EUR 43 billion). Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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CFD Broker Mitrade EU Introduces Excess-of-Loss Insurance Protection for Its Clients

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16 minutes ago

September 3, 2026

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CFD broker Mitrade has arranged additional insolvency insurance for eligible clients onboarded under its CySEC licence. The initiative reflects a broader focus on strengthening client confidence and investor protection.

This excess-of-loss policy supplements protections CySEC already mandates. CySEC-authorised investment firms are required to segregate client funds and contribute to the Investor Compensation Fund. Beyond those statutory safeguards, Mitrade EU Limited’s discretionary insurance coverage has been arranged through Lloyd’s of London and funded by Mitrade. It is automatically available to eligible clients without an opt-in requirement or additional client charge.

Should Mitrade EU Limited become insolvent, the policy may cover eligible claims, subject to its terms, conditions and exclusions, up to a maximum aggregate amount of €1 million across all claims combined. It does not cover trading losses or losses caused by market movements.

“Regulation sets the baseline; we decide how much further to go for clients,” said Timur Konsky, CEO of Mitrade EU. “That is why we put additional insurance in place with Lloyd’s of London. Our approach is to identify where clients can be protected and take steps to reduce those risks. Transparency and safety should not be marketing language; they should be demonstrated through the safeguards a broker chooses to put in place. We want our clients to judge us by our actions, and this policy is another concrete example of that commitment.”

Mitrade EU’s excess-of-loss insurance cover takes effect from 1 September 2026.

About Mitrade

Mitrade is a CFD trading platform operating in eligible EEA markets through Mitrade EU Limited, a CySEC-authorised investment firm (CIF438/23). Other legally separate entities within the international group are independently authorised and regulated in their respective jurisdictions by ASIC (AFSL398528), CIMA (SIB1612446), FSCA (FSP54842), FSC (GB20025791), and CMA (20200000397).

Globally, the brand connects 7M+ traders to 1,000+ CFDs on indices, forex, commodities, shares, ETFs and more. The platform is designed to provide fast execution, flexible leverage on a per-position basis, competitive spreads and an intuitive interface accessible across multiple devices.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Visit https://www.mitrade.eu for more information.

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Aurra Markets Receives ‘Most Transparent Broker’ Award in Mumbai

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16 minutes ago

September 3, 2026

Aurra Markets wins the ‘Most Transparent Broker’ award at Money Expo Mumbai 2026. Read about our MT5 infrastructure and Aurra Wallet.

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aurra Markets Wins ‘Most Transparent Broker’ Award at Money Expo Mumbai

Aurra Markets, a multi-asset CFD broker, received the ‘Most Transparent Broker’ award at Money Expo Mumbai 2026. Participating as a Diamond Sponsor at the Jio World Convention Centre, the brokerage presented its institutional-grade trading infrastructure and partnership models to the Indian financial community.

Direct Market Access and Tier-1 Liquidity

Receiving this award reflects the company’s focus on maintaining secure trading conditions. In active financial markets, reliability is a primary requirement for retail and institutional traders. By integrating direct Tier-1 liquidity and holding fully segregated client funds, Aurra Markets provides a stable environment for trading forex, precious metals, and indices. The team demonstrated its MetaTrader 5 (MT5) framework at Booth 33, highlighting the 12ms execution speed that supports algorithmic and day traders.

Efficient Funding via the Aurra Wallet

The exhibition also served as a platform to detail the company’s advanced funding infrastructure. Clients can manage their capital using the Aurra Wallet. This unified system bridges fiat and digital assets, allowing traders to handle deposits and withdrawals efficiently. Integrating this technology reduces banking delays and provides rapid market access.

Expanding Operations in the Indian Market

“We are honored to receive the Most Transparent Broker award in Mumbai,” a senior spokesperson for Aurra Markets stated. “This recognition validates our infrastructural investments designed to lower trading costs and maintain security. Engaging with affiliates and traders in India confirms the demand for high-performance trading solutions. We provide market participants with the stability needed to trade macroeconomic shifts.”

About Aurra Markets

Aurra Global Markets Limited is authorized and regulated by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) under License No. GB25204837. Aurra Markets provides a global community of traders with the direct infrastructure and technical resources needed to operate in dynamic financial markets. For more information, visit www.aurra.markets.

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