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Department of Defense’s Bruce Townshend to Deliver Keynote at Employing U.S. Vets Conference

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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bruce Townshend, chief of employer engagement at the Defense Department’s Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Office, will deliver the keynote address at the nation’s premier veteran employment event, the Spring 2025 Employing U.S. Vets Conference, VETS Indexes is pleased to announce. Townshend will headline a dynamic group of speakers and panelists on April 10, 2025, in New York City for the conference, now in its 12th season. Tickets are available now, with virtual tickets also available for those who cannot attend in person.

Department of Defense’s Bruce Townshend to Deliver Keynote at Employing U.S. Vets Conference in NYC on April 10

To learn more and reserve tickets (in-person or virtual), visit: https://employingusvets.com/

“We are grateful to Mr. Townshend for sharing his unparalleled expertise at our conference,” said VETS Indexes President George Altman. “Organizations focused on improving their outreach to Guard/Reserve members, veterans, and the military-connected community will learn a lot from Bruce. He is  a phenomenal addition to an already jam-packed agenda!”

More than 1,500 people, representing some 900 different organizations, signed up for the last Employing U.S. Vets Conference in October. The event brings together the most knowledgeable voices in veteran employment to discuss best practices for recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. VETS Indexes will also announce the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards honorees during the April 10 conference.

In addition to Townshend’s keynote speech, the conference will feature a day full of expert panels, addressing topics expected to include:

5 Star Employer Best Practices to Create a Veteran-Inclusive CultureVERG Roundtable: Veteran Employee Resource Group Leaders Share Advice, Success Stories and Lessons LearnedBuilding Mentorship and Peer Programs to Maximize Veteran Employee Retention and SuccessMetrics and Data-Driven Approaches to Optimizing Veteran Employment Policies, Practices, and OutcomesHow to Find Top Veteran-Owned Vendors and Suppliers

Townshend is responsible for the planning, design and execution of proactive ESGR employer engagement initiatives to customers (Employers) and stakeholders (Guardsmen, Reservists and the Department of Defense). In this capacity he establishes and maintains frequent contact with corporate executives in a broad spectrum of industries, state government executives, mayors of major cities, and high-ranking military and Department of Defense officials to positively influence, motivate and persuade leaders – many of whom are skeptical – on the merits of ESGR programs and services. 

The Spring 2025 Employing U.S. Vets Conference will be held at the historic New York Athletic Club, located across the street from Central Park in New York City on April 10, 2025. Tickets are available for purchase now for the event, and those who cannot attend in person can reserve virtual tickets. In-person and virtual tickets can be reserved at this link: https://employingusvets.com/

“With a robust agenda featuring an exceptional lineup of speakers, we are proud to serve thousands of HR and employment professionals, helping to shape the future of veteran inclusion in the workforce,” said VETS Indexes Chief Marketing Officer Nicholas Antaki.  

Thank you to all of our sponsors, who make this event possible: Silver Sponsors Fiserv and Spectrum; Bronze Sponsors United Rentals, USAA, and ETF Global; Event Friends Benelynk,

TD Bank, and Werner Enterprises; and Education Partner: NYC SHRM.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, but they are limited and going fast. By sponsoring, organizations demonstrate their support and leadership in the veteran employment space, and they are recognized throughout VETS Indexes’ targeted outreach, which regularly reaches more than 100,000 HR, recruiting, and veterans program professionals. For more information on how your organization can become a sponsor, please download our brochure here (https://employingusvets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Spring-2025-Employing-U.S.-Vets-Conference-min-1.pdf) or email nantaki@vetsindexes.com.

About VETS Indexes: VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the twice-yearly Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans.

The VETSX and VTRNIX indexes were created on the premise that the companies that make the best use of the highly talented, yet often under-valued, talent pool that veterans represent will ultimately see a benefit to their bottom lines. The performance of the indexes has emphatically confirmed that thesis, outpacing the S&P 500.   

As the world’s first resource for U.S. veteran themed indexes, our mission is to provide innovative solutions that recognize the value created by the mission-critical mindset, unique skills, and specialized training that veterans bring to the workplace. Our mission also includes a commitment to always donate a significant portion (target of 20% and no less than 5%) of our net profits to charitable organizations that support veterans and their families. 

“SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED” – VETS Indexes provides a social and governance impact via those public companies that support the hiring and professional development of our military veterans.  

Learn more about us at VETSIndexes.com and follow us on social media channels via LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.

Contact: Nicholas Antaki
(516) 418-3821
nantaki@vetsindexes.com 

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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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