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Tennessee SHIELD Pilot Program: A Revolutionary Step Toward Public Safety and Fiscal Responsibility

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SHIELD is proud to announce the opportunity for the state of Tennessee to pilot a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance public safety while maximizing state resources. This comprehensive program integrates advanced safety measures, optimized emergency response protocols, and cost-saving innovations to create a more secure and efficient system for first responders and the communities they serve. Had this program been in place before Hurricane Helene, the state of Tennessee could have saved $55 million in post disaster response (more on that in the Hurricane Helene Report attached in this release).

Key Highlights of the Tennessee SHIELD Pilot Program: 

Enhanced School Safety: SHIELD aligns with existing school security efforts by providing advanced threat detection, improved emergency response times, and streamlined coordination between law enforcement and educational institutions. Innovative First Responder Support: The program introduces cutting-edge technology, including real-time data sharing, ensuring that emergency personnel are positioned for maximum effectiveness. Statewide Infrastructure Optimization: By leveraging data-driven insights, Tennessee’s SHIELD will enhance the allocation of emergency services, reducing operational costs while improving coverage in critical areas. Public and Private Sector Collaboration: The initiative fosters partnerships between state agencies, local municipalities, and private industry leaders, increasing the effectiveness of public safety measures without additional taxpayer burden. Fiscal Efficiency & Cost Savings: The program is projected to save the state up to a billion dollars annually by reducing redundant emergency service dispatches, minimizing property damage through proactive safety measures, and decreasing medical costs related to delayed emergency response. Agencies and organizations invited to participate include the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and all local fire, law enforcement, and EMS departments. Additionally, school superintendents are invited to take part in the pilot program. 

Savings and Economic Impact
According to the Helene Report, SHIELD could have saved the state up to 55 million dollars had it been in place before the hurricane. By implementing proactive safety measures and streamlining emergency response, significant financial losses could have been mitigated. The report highlights that faster deployment of resources and improved coordination could have reduced damage and recovery costs. This underscores the program’s potential for long-term fiscal benefits and disaster preparedness. 
SHIELD is expected to deliver substantial cost reductions by improving efficiency in public safety operations. Key financial benefits include: 

Lower operational expenses through strategic deployment of law enforcement and EMS resources. Reduction in school security costs by integrating state-of-the-art safety protocols without requiring excessive staffing increases. Fewer insurance and liability expenses due to proactive risk mitigation strategies. 

A Safer Future for Tennessee
The Tennessee SHIELD Pilot Program reinforces the state’s commitment to protecting students, first responders, and communities while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively. By modernizing safety measures, integrating technology, and prioritizing rapid emergency response, Tennessee is setting a new national standard for public safety and fiscal responsibility. 

About SHIELD
The SHIELD Pilot Program is proposed as a state-funded initiative focused on improving public safety, school security, roadway safety, and first responder efficiency while ensuring cost-effective operations. Through innovative technology, strategic partnerships, and data-driven solutions, the program is designed to serve as a model for nationwide safety improvements. 

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William Robertson/ Owner
Dr. Bill Robertson/ Owner
615.708.3187
William@1-shield.com
Click or copy paste the links below for real life examples where SHIELD could have changed the story:
*warning* These videos may be disturbing to some viewers as they highlight the very real dangers our communities face every day. 

https://youtu.be/-1IRqvByYpw
https://youtu.be/_hmCVZmKErw 

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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