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Hood Canal School District Wins Statewide Awards for Communication Excellence

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The Hood Canal School District, serving just 330 students, recently earned statewide recognition for excellence in communications at the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) conference in Spokane. Competing against districts with enrollments up to 10,000 students, Hood Canal took top honors for its website, bond measure video, and annual report, showcasing its dedication to transparency and community engagement. This achievement is particularly remarkable given the district’s small size and limited resources. Superintendent Dr. Lance Gibbon attributes this success to the collaborative spirit of the district’s dedicated team and partners, reaffirming their commitment to clear and impactful communication.

SKOKOMISH, Wash., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In a notable achievement for small school districts, the Hood Canal School District earned statewide accolades at the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) conference, held recently in Spokane. Competing among districts with 10,000 or fewer students, Hood Canal School District distinguished itself by receiving top honors in multiple categories.

“It’s a privilege to share the stories, achievements, and needs of our students and staff with our community. This recognition reflects a true team effort. We’re honored to have this work acknowledged.” – Dr. Lance Gibbon, Superintendent

The district was awarded for having the best website in its category, showcasing a user-friendly design and an engaging digital presence that supports both families and the community. Additionally, Hood Canal’s video explaining a bond measure was named best in class, exemplifying transparency and creativity in communicating facility needs to stakeholders. The district’s annual report was also recognized as one of the top five in the state, underscoring Hood Canal’s dedication to clear and impactful communication.

This recognition is particularly significant given that many other districts in the state have dedicated communications departments. Hood Canal, a small district with limited staff wearing multiple hats, achieved this through the hard work and collaborative spirit of its team and partners.

“It’s a privilege to share the stories, achievements, and needs of our students and staff with our community,” said Dr. Lance Gibbon, Superintendent of Hood Canal School District. “This recognition reflects a true team effort. Huge thanks to SmartMeme Studios for their outstanding contribution to our bond video, to Susan Vining and Ryan Causgrove for their commitment to our website, and to ESD113 for their invaluable support with the annual report. We’re honored to have this work acknowledged.”

Hood Canal Board President Edie Reclusado added, “Better communication has been one of our board’s top goals. We’ve wanted communication that’s meaningful, effective, and timely, and this recognition shows just how far we have come in keeping things engaging and transparent across all our channels. Our board couldn’t be happier.”

The Hood Canal School District’s recognition at the WSPRA conference underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation in education communications. These accomplishments reaffirm the district’s mission to keep students, families, and the community well-informed and connected. The district looks forward to continuing its dedication to consistent and creative outreach through future initiatives.

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Dr. Lance Gibbon, Hood Canal School District, 1 3608775463 202, lgibbon@hoodcanalschool.org, https://www.hoodcanal.wednet.edu/

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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