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Clarkson University Partners with Industry Executives to Launch Introduction to Manufacturing Seminar Course

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POTSDAM, N.Y., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As manufacturers race to adopt artificial intelligence, strengthen supply chains and expand production, Clarkson University is giving students a front-row seat to the industry’s transformation through a new seminar course led by executives from some of the world’s leading manufacturing companies.

The new one-credit seminar, Introduction to Manufacturing, will launch during the fall 2026 semester through Clarkson University’s Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP). The course will introduce students to the technical, business and strategic dimensions of modern manufacturing.

The weekly seminar is open to graduate students and upper-class undergraduates from all majors, including non-engineering disciplines. Members of the public are also invited to attend the lectures free of charge. Registration information is available on Clarkson’s Introduction to Manufacturing webpage.

The seminar will feature senior executives, CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology leaders who have helped shape industries ranging from semiconductors and aerospace to medical devices, consumer products, robotics, advanced sensors, and modular construction. Speakers will share insights into how products move from concept to commercialization, the challenges of leading complex manufacturing organizations, and the technologies transforming factories around the world.

“Manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and students entering the workforce and professionals need an understanding of both the technology and the business decisions that drive our industry,” said John Whitman, corporate vice president at Micron Technology Inc. “Clarkson’s Introduction to Manufacturing course creates an opportunity for students and professionals to hear directly from industry leaders about the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping manufacturing today.”

Students and professionals will also explore manufacturing strategy, product development, operations, automation, artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, supply chain resilience, digital transformation, quality systems, sustainability, workforce development, and the growing role of manufacturing in economic competitiveness and national security.

“Advanced manufacturing continues to be a major driver of New York’s economy, making workforce development more important than ever,” said Hope Knight, president, CEO and commissioner of Empire State Development. “Clarkson’s Introduction to Manufacturing course gives students and professionals valuable exposure to industry perspectives while helping prepare the next generation of talent that will support continued growth across the state’s manufacturing sector.”

The course will be taught and moderated by Fram Akiki ’86, president of Joun Technologies and a member of Clarkson University’s Board of Trustees. Akiki has more than 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including executive leadership positions with IBM, Qualcomm and Siemens.

Featured speakers for the Fall 2026 seminar include:

Priya Abani ’97, CEO and president, AliveCor Inc.Greg Akiki ’82, senior director, GlobalFoundriesTom Capek P’15, senior vice president and chief engineer, Corning Inc.Hannah Henley ’10, president, INFICON Intelligent Sensor SolutionsBill Kleftis, CEO, Spartan Consulting ServicesSteve Landry, retired executive, TreeHouse Foods, The J.M. Smucker Co. and Procter & GambleHope Knight, president, CEO and commissioner, Empire State DevelopmentKen McAvey ’97, senior vice president and general manager, GlobalFoundriesRoland Menassa ’85, vice president of Manufacturing Technology, Skyline Champion Corp.Chris Monoski, executive vice president of Manufacturing, CACI International Inc.Elisabeth Reynolds, professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and former White House National Economic Council officialAmy Villeneuve ’86, board director, advisor and former COO and president, Amazon RoboticsJohn Whitman, corporate vice president, Micron Technology Inc.

Introduction to Manufacturing is the third executive seminar series launched at Clarkson, following the success of Introduction to Semiconductors and Introduction to Energy and Utilities. Together, the courses connect students and professionals with industry experts while providing insight into emerging technologies, workforce trends and the challenges shaping critical sectors of the global economy.

For more information about Introduction to Manufacturing, visit the Clarkson Introduction to Manufacturing webpage

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Knox Systems Expands Commitment to Veteran Hiring Through New Recruiting Partnerships

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Partnerships with VetJobs, Military Spouse Jobs, and Hire Heroes USA will expand career opportunities for veterans and military spouses across departments at Knox

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Knox Systems (“Knox”), the largest FedRAMP and DISA-managed cloud provider, today announced new recruiting partnerships with VetJobs, Military Spouse Jobs, and Hire Heroes USA, expanding the company’s commitment to hiring veterans and members of the military community.

Today, veterans represent 25% of Knox’s security workforce, bringing their critical experience to the company’s security, technology, and operations lines of effort. Through these partnerships, Knox will expand its recruiting pipeline and connect veterans and military families with opportunities across the organization.

“Every day at Knox, we see the powerful expertise and leadership veterans bring to our team,” said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. “Their experience makes our company stronger and makes us better equipped to serve the federal government. We’re proud to have a strong number of veterans on our team, and our latest partnerships reflect our commitment to creating more pathways for those who have served to build their next chapter at Knox.”

Knox’s commitment extends across the company and its departments. All open roles welcome veteran applicants, and the company is working with hiring managers to identify opportunities where military experience and highly specialized technical or security expertise can make a direct impact.

The initiative is being led in partnership by Hemant Baidwan, former CISO of the Department of Homeland Security and current Executive CISO at Knox, and Kristen Tsamoudakis, VP, Head of People. Their partnership underscores the company’s focus on connecting veteran recruiting directly with business and mission needs.

Knox has engaged with experienced partners that connect military-community candidates to successful career paths.

“Quality employment is such a key factor in the success of the military family,” said Angie Fair, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs. “We appreciate our relationship with Knox Systems and their commitment to connecting with and creating pathways of employment for our military community.”

As part of the initiative, Knox will also participate in a virtual career fair with Hire Heroes USA on September 24, connecting directly with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses seeking their next career opportunity.

“Meaningful employer engagement can make a real difference for veterans and military spouses navigating their careers,” said Charlotte Creech, Chief Program Officer at Hire Heroes USA. “We’re pleased to work with Knox to create direct connections with military-connected job seekers, helping them explore opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals.”

To learn more about Knox careers, go to https://www.linkedin.com/company/knox-systems-inc/jobs/ 

About Knox Systems

Knox Systems operates the largest managed government cloud, trusted by leading agencies and partners across the defense and civilian sectors. Built for speed, resilience, and compliance, Knox helps software and AI companies navigate FedRAMP authorization and deliver modern technology to the federal ecosystem. With the support of sponsors from 18 agencies including DHS, DoW, FEMA, NIH, and more, Knox serves over 100 leading AI and SaaS providers, accelerating the delivery of mission-ready technology.

Learn more at knoxsystems.com.

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Nework Unveils New Smart Living Tools for More Organized, Intentional Everyday Life

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As smart calendars and inkless boards emerge as the next essential home productivity tools, Nework introduces NewFlow and NewSlate, alongside storewide October Prime deals.

POMONA, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In recent years, a quiet shift has been happening in modern homes and hybrid workspaces. As life gets busier, consumers are moving away from traditional distraction-heavy screens and paper clutter, actively seeking tools that bring calm, structure, and intention to their daily lives. Among these emerging lifestyle tech trends, two products are fast becoming must-haves: smart digital calendars that bring family schedules into focus, and inkless writing boards that offer a clean, friction-free canvas for instant ideas.

People no longer just want more technology—they want tools that seamlessly blend into their environment. Smart digital calendars give families a centralized hub to sync schedules and track chores, while inkless writing boards offer a sustainable, marker-free space to map out thoughts without paper waste.

Meeting this shift in consumer demand, audiovisual and collaborative solutions provider Nework is officially expanding its smart living portfolio this October with two brand-new releases: NewFlow (Smart Digital Calendar) and NewSlate (Inkless Writing board).

NewFlow: The Ultimate Central Hub for the Modern Home

Designed to streamline busy household logistics, NewFlow brings agendas, tasks, and routines together into one sleek, ambient display.

Seamless Syncing: Automatically integrates with Google Calendar, iCloud, and Outlook.Family-Centric Planning: Features color-coded member profiles, interactive chore lists, meal planners, and shared grocery lists.Remote Access: Adjust schedules on the go via the companion mobile app.Ambient Photo Mode: When not in planning mode, NewFlow doubles as an elegant digital photo frame that blends naturally into modern home decor.

NewSlate: A Cleaner, Distraction-Free Canvas for Ideas

Built for quick brainstorming, study workflows, and daily reminders, NewSlate provides a natural, pen-on-paper writing feel without the clutter of sticky notes or traditional dry-erase markers.

 Natural Writing Experience: Low-latency response ensures smooth, precise strokes and effortless partial or full erasing.Sustainable & Efficient: An eco-friendly, energy-efficient design that eliminates paper waste and marker ink disposal.Focused Workspace: Keeps quick notes visible without adding another notification-heavy screen to your environment.

October Savings Across Nework’s Flagship Lines

Alongside the new product introductions, Nework will participate in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days with a limited-time 48-hour promotion from October 6 to October 7.

The promotion includes 15%-20% off the NewBoard Smart Board Series and more than 20% off the MoveMate Portable TV Series, providing early holiday shoppers with savings across Nework’s existing work and entertainment portfolio.

As consumers look to upgrade their home technology or get an early start on holiday shopping, the promotion offers savings on products designed around increasingly flexible ways of working, relaxing, and spending time at home.

The NewBoard Series is designed to support collaboration and productivity in home offices and shared spaces, bringing communication, content, and everyday workflows together on one interactive display. For entertainment, the MoveMate Series offers a more flexible viewing experience, allowing users to bring their screen to different spaces around the home rather than organizing their routines around a fixed TV setup.

Through its upcoming launches and October deals, Nework continues to focus on technology that simplifies daily tasks and integrates work, home, and personal time seamlessly.

About Nework

Nework is an innovative brand specializing in audiovisual presentation and collaborative products, headquartered in California, USA. Its portfolio includes interactive displays, portable TVs, cameras, speakerphones, and accessories. Its solutions are available across two specialized platforms: Nework.ai for professional smart boards and workplace collaboration; Nework.us for portable lifestyle TVs and more smart home devices.

With its mission of empowering users through advanced audiovisual, interactive, and AI technologies, Nework aims to improve presentation, collaboration, and communication while making everyday experiences more seamless and enjoyable.

For more information, please visit https://www.nework.ai/ or connect with Nework:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nework-ai   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nework-ai  

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BNP Paribas and Google Cloud Announce New Partnership on Agentic AI and Cloud Innovation

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Five-year agreement expands BNP Paribas’s access to Google Cloud’s AI-optimized  infrastructure, Gemini models and Gemini Enterprise.Initial use cases include plans to integrate Gemini models into LLM@CIB, CIB’s internal  generative AI assistant, and deploy agentic AI use cases within Corporate & Institutional  Banking (CIB).Strengthens BNP Paribas’ multi-cloud approach, aligned within its existing security and data  governance framework. 

PARIS and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BNP Paribas and Google Cloud today announced a  new five-year partnership, to expand BNP Paribas’ access to Google Cloud’s infrastructure and advanced AI capabilities including Gemini Enterprise and Gemini models. 

Through this partnership, Google Cloud technologies will support the expansion of BNP Paribas’ infrastructure and AI capabilities as the Bank moves towards broader deployment of agentic AI. It will also strengthen its existing multi-cloud and multi-model approach within its established security and data governance framework.

“Our role is to empower our businesses with the technology capabilities they need while maintaining a consistent framework for security and control. A multi-cloud and multi-model approach gives us  the flexibility to select, for each case, the right model, infrastructure and level of control to meet our  requirements for quality and security while delivering the best balance between cost and value. This partnership strengthens that approach and expands the options available to our businesses,” said Marc Camus, Group Chief Information Officer, BNP Paribas.

“Agentic AI marks a critical shift in how global financial institutions streamline operations, assess risk, and serve their clients. Through this five-year partnership, BNP Paribas is combining  its banking leadership with Google Cloud’s secure infrastructure and Gemini Enterprise to deploy  intelligent agents within platforms across the bank,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO at Google Cloud. 

From cloud and AI capabilities to business use case 
Through this partnership, BNP Paribas will have access to Gemini Enterprise to build, evaluate and  deploy purpose-built agents tailored to specific business needs. 

Starting with BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB):

The new capabilities will support the planned deployment of AI agents for targeted workflows,  including the preparation of corporate credit memos to assist teams, with further applications  across sales, trading, research, and structuring activities. Gemini models will be integrated into LLM@CIB, its generative AI assistant currently  available to more than 65,000 employees.

“Our approach to AI starts with the business need. We assess which technology is best suited to  each use case and deploy it within the bank’s security and governance framework. Agentic AI can  help our teams handle more complex workflows while maintaining the appropriate level of control,” said Charles Holive, Chief AI Officer, BNP Paribas CIB.

Google Cloud and Gemini technologies have already been deployed at Nickel, BNP Paribas’  payment account business within the Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) division.  Gemini serves as the foundational model for Nickel Assist, helping 200 customer advisers find  answers to customer requests based on Nickel’s procedures and operating guidelines. 

A controlled, enterprise-grade governance framework
The use of Google Cloud will follow BNP Paribas’ existing security and data governance  requirements, which determines the type of data and workloads that can be processed in a public  cloud environment. Certain categories of data will not be stored in a public cloud environment.

Security is a key pillar of BNP Paribas’ agentic AI strategy, with each agent being authenticated and  granted access only to the resources required to perform its assigned task. The connection of AI  agents to the Group’s information systems and their respective interactions will be consequently  monitored and controlled. 

The partnership will also contribute to BNP Paribas’ existing Group-wide AI adoption program,  completing ongoing initiatives with learning opportunities ranging from foundational AI literacy to  specialized AI agent development.

About BNP Paribas 
Leader in banking and financial services in Europe, BNP Paribas operates in 64 countries and has over  180,000 employees, including more than 146,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity:  Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised  businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment  and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on  its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations,  entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing,  investment, savings and protection insurance. The Group has a historic footprint in four eurozone markets: Belgium,  France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several  Mediterranean countries, Türkiye, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading  platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in  Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to  contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability.

About Google Cloud 
Google Cloud offers a powerful, optimized AI stack—including AI infrastructure, leading models like Gemini, data  management capabilities, multicloud security solutions, developer tools and platform, as well as agents and applications— that enables organizations to transform their business for the Agentic Era. Customers in more than 200 countries and  territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner. 

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