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Paladin publicly launches Knighthawk, a first response drone for cities

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Importantly, the drone has a time range of 55 minutes and can travel multiple miles away to reach a site, according to the company. Back then, the focus was on building software to integrate with an off-the-shelf DJI drone. Emergency response is a time-sensitive business. Image Credits: Paladin Drones.

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SentinelOne, an AI-based endpoint security firm, confirms $267M raise on a $3.1B valuation

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And it should be noted that the round was rumored for almost a month ahead of this , although the sums raised were off by quite a bit: the reports had said $150-200 million. The rapid fundraising, from a top-shelf list of firms, is a notable aspect of this story. Its valuation is now over $3 billion. billion valuation.

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Chiper aims to ease inventory burdens for Latin American corner stores

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Mom-and-pop corner store owners in Latin America manage relationships with over 100 different suppliers, on average, often traveling long distances to pick up inventory, so they aren’t able to regularly restock. Chiper , founded in 2018 by CEO Jose Bonilla, is already the primary supplier and operating system for over 40,000 corner stores.

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IBM and AWS Create a Path to Modernization Via Industry-Specific Solutions

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Modernization journeys are complex and typically highly custom, dependent on an enterprise’s core business challenges and overall competitive goals. Yet one way to simplify transformation and accelerate the process is using an industry-specific approach. Consider the critical area of security controls, for example.

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Rad Power Bikes reveals more user-friendly next-gen e-bike RadRover 6 Plus for $1,999

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The updates on the RadRover 6 Plus are emblematic of the company’s mission to enhance rider experience, especially for those who don’t identify as bike riders but are looking for a more eco-friendly way to travel. Electric fat-tire bike manufacturer Rad Power Bikes has unveiled the latest model of its flagship RadRover.

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Why entrepreneurs claim there’s no better place to do business than Puerto Rico

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Lugo founded Internet Vision Development (INVID) to fill this gap, customizing off-the-shelf software for customers. So, he traveled to DC, where he was able to secure contracts with companies that provided software to the U.S. citizens can travel there without a passport. Lugo knew he had to diversify his customer base.

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H3X rethinks the electric motor to power the next phase of mobility

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It’s plain to see that electric vehicles are the future, but there’s more to making that change happen than swapping out a gas motor for a battery-powered one — especially in aircraft. “The problem was uniquely suited to our abilities, and passions too — we’re excited about this stuff. . Image Credits: H3X.

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