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Haven Cyber Technologies and Cassava Technologies Launch a Matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centres Across Six Countries in Africa
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Haven Cyber Technologies and Cassava Technologies Launch a Matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centres Across Six Countries in Africa

July 21, 2022 11:10 AM

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2022 / ITC Secure (ITC), a Haven Cyber Technologies (Haven) company and a portfolio company of C5 Capital, and Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African Technology Group, announced a matrix of six new Cyber Security Fusion Centres across Africa with the first being opened today in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new matrix of Fusion Centres will provide 24/7...

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MicroVision Releases New Videos from June High Speed Track Testing
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MicroVision Releases New Videos from June High Speed Track Testing

July 21, 2022 9:20 AM

REDMOND, WA / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2022 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and ADAS solutions, announced its release of new videos from its second highway speed track test. The Company tested its new MAVIN™ line of sensors, including its new dynamic view lidar system, MAVIN™ DR, in a number of complex scenarios designed to replicate real-life driving. MAVIN is a system that will enable new...

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HEICO Corporation Acquires Advanced Aerospace and Semiconductor Equipment Component Manufacturer
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HEICO Corporation Acquires Advanced Aerospace and Semiconductor Equipment Component Manufacturer

July 19, 2022 9:00 AM

CLEVELAND, OH and MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2022 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A and HEI) today announced its Flight Support Group has acquired 96% of Accurate Metal Machining, Inc. ("Accurate") for cash at closing, plus potential additional cash consideration to be paid if certain post-closing earnings levels are attained. Additional financial details were not disclosed. HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to...

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Australia Wins Big At Spaceport America Cup
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Australia Wins Big At Spaceport America Cup

July 18, 2022 3:00 PM

Nearly 20 Aerospace Companies Participate in event which included a Big Announcement from Sierra Space TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2022 / The global aerospace community focused on New Mexico as 149 teams from around participated in the Spaceport America Cup, the world's largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference and competition. The University of Sydney took home the top prize and as 1,500 students from 22...

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Invitation to CTT Systems AB's (publ.) presentation of the Interim Report for Q2 2022
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Invitation to CTT Systems AB's (publ.) presentation of the Interim Report for Q2 2022

July 7, 2022 7:15 AM

NYKÖPING, SE / ACCESSWIRE / July 7, 2022 / CTT Systems AB (STO:CTT) CTT Systems' Interim Report for Q2 2022 will be published on July 22 2022, at 08.00 (CEST). The presentation will be webcasted at 09:30 (CEST). The report will be presented by Henrik Höjer, CEO and Markus Berg, CFO. To participate in the webcast, please dial in a few minutes before the meeting starts by using one of the following numbers: SE: +46 850 516 386 UK: +44 203 198 48...

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Microsoft Canada Recognizes Calian as the Winner of the 2022 Healthcare Impact Award
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Microsoft Canada Recognizes Calian as the Winner of the 2022 Healthcare Impact Award

July 6, 2022 4:45 PM

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 6, 2022 / Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce it has won the Microsoft Canada Healthcare Impact Award for 2022 - a second consecutive win in this category. These annual awards recognize the Microsoft partners that have focused on bettering the lives of Canadians through...

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FLYHT Announces Issuance of Incentive Stock Options
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FLYHT Announces Issuance of Incentive Stock Options

June 30, 2022 7:04 AM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / June 30, 2022 / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSXV:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") announced today that it has granted incentive stock options for an aggregate of 300,000 common shares, subject to regulatory approval, to employees under the stock option plan approved at the Annual and Special Meeting held on May 4, 2022. The stock options are exercisable at a price of $0.64 per share. The options will...

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Optex Systems Announces $1 Million Order for Laser Filter Units
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Optex Systems Announces $1 Million Order for Laser Filter Units

June 29, 2022 4:05 PM

RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / June 29, 2022 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a $1 million order as part of XM157 (NGWS-FC) Scope. The products will be manufactured at the Applied Optics Center (AOC) Division of Optex Systems, Inc. Bill Bates, GM, AOC stated "We are very...

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Calian ITCS US Achieves Rigorous ISO 27001 Certification
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Calian ITCS US Achieves Rigorous ISO 27001 Certification

June 27, 2022 4:45 PM

Achievement instills confidence Calian meets the most stringent information security standards and policies OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / June 27, 2022 / Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, has announced that its ITCS US division achieved ISO 27001 certification. The ISO 27001 certification is an international standard ensuring...

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MicroVision Added to Russell Microcap(R) Index
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MicroVision Added to Russell Microcap(R) Index

June 27, 2022 9:20 AM

REDMOND, WA / ACCESSWIRE / June 27, 2022 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and ADAS solutions, is pleased to announce the Company was selected to be added to the Russell Microcap® Index after the U.S. equity market opens on June 27, 2022, as part of the 2022 Russell U.S. indexes annual reconstitution. MicroVision continues to be in the Russell 2000® Index and the Russell 3000® Index. This...

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Space+ Selects First Astronaut and Announces Training for Astronaut Class
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Space+ Selects First Astronaut and Announces Training for Astronaut Class

June 23, 2022 10:05 AM

PARK CITY, UT / ACCESSWIRE / June 23, 2022 / NRP Stone, Inc. (OTC PINK:NRPI) subsidiary, Uplift Aerospace, is privileged to officially announce that Ruben Salinas has been selected as the first commercial astronaut for Space+'s upcoming flight on the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket. Space+ is also forming the "Space+5" Astronaut Class, a group of five individuals being contracted to train as commercial astronauts. The Space+5 includes Ruben...

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HEICO Corporation Declares 88th Consecutive Semi-Annual Cash Dividend
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HEICO Corporation Declares 88th Consecutive Semi-Annual Cash Dividend

June 20, 2022 4:15 PM

HOLLYWOOD, FL and MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / June 20, 2022 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a semi-annual cash dividend of $.09 per share, payable on both classes of its common stock. The cash dividend is payable on July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2022. This cash dividend represents HEICO's 88th consecutive semi-annual cash dividend since 1979. (NOTE: HEICO has...

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MicroVision Unveils New MAVIN(TM) Lidar Product Line To Enable High Speed Highway Safety Features
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MicroVision Unveils New MAVIN(TM) Lidar Product Line To Enable High Speed Highway Safety Features

June 20, 2022 4:05 PM

Introducing a new era of sensors developed to enable high-speed, highway safety features in an OEM-friendly design REDMOND, WA / ACCESSWIRE / June 20, 2022 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and ADAS solutions, unveiled its new dynamic view lidar system, MicroVision MAVIN™ DR, a system that will enable new ADAS safety features addressing the need to see farther, with greater clarity, and...

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Cyberlux Corporation (OTC:CYBL) Releases Amended First Quarter Financial and Operational Results Confirming the Company Delivered $6.25M in Revenue and $1.24M in Net Income for Quarter Ended March 31, 2022
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Cyberlux Corporation (OTC:CYBL) Releases Amended First Quarter Financial and Operational Results Confirming the Company Delivered $6.25M in Revenue and $1.24M in Net Income for Quarter Ended March 31, 2022

June 15, 2022 12:30 PM

In compliance with OTC Markets, the Company filed the minor updates requested and confirmed it delivered $6.25M in Revenue and posted $1.24M in Net Income for the period ended March 31, 2022, a 543% increase year-over-year in Net Income growth. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC / ACCESSWIRE / June 15, 2022 / Today, Cyberlux Corporation, (OTC:CYBL), an advanced digital technology platform company leading the digital transformation evolution across...

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MicroVision to Showcase its Automotive Lidar Sensor at ADAS & Automotive Technology Expo in Stuttgart, Germany
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MicroVision to Showcase its Automotive Lidar Sensor at ADAS & Automotive Technology Expo in Stuttgart, Germany

June 14, 2022 9:20 AM

REDMOND, WA / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2022 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in MEMS-based solid-state automotive lidar and ADAS solutions, today announced its plans to exhibit its automotive lidar sensor at the ADAS & Automotive Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart, Germany on June 21-23, 2022. "We look forward to exhibiting MicroVision's Long Range Lidar sensor at this Expo," said Sumit Sharma, MicroVision's Chief Executive Officer....

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Cyberlux Corporation (OTC PINK:CYBL) Announces Share Repurchasing Program and Directs $19.5 Million of Current and Future Cash Flows to Fund the Purchase of Outstanding Shares
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Cyberlux Corporation (OTC PINK:CYBL) Announces Share Repurchasing Program and Directs $19.5 Million of Current and Future Cash Flows to Fund the Purchase of Outstanding Shares

June 13, 2022 7:20 PM

The Company's Board of Directors Approves a Share Repurchase Program to begin immediately with up to $19.5 Million of Earnings dedicated to Reducing the Level of Outstanding Common Stock Shares RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC / ACCESSWIRE / June 13, 2022 / Cyberlux Corporation, (OTC PINK:CYBL), an advanced digital technology platform company leading the digital transformation evolution across industries with breakthrough Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)...

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FLYHT Announces Completion of AFIRS Installation on Initial China Express ARJ-21 Aircraft
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FLYHT Announces Completion of AFIRS Installation on Initial China Express ARJ-21 Aircraft

June 7, 2022 7:04 AM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / June 7, 2022 / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V:FLY) (OTCQX:FLYLF) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") today announced that successful installation and testing has been completed for the first of 20 AFIRS 228S units on ARJ21 aircraft ordered by China Express Airlines Co. Ltd., China's first private regional airline. All tests have been completed and the aircraft is planned to enter commercial service today. As communicated...

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Flair Airlines Is Proudly Canadian And We’re Here To Stay
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Flair Airlines Is Proudly Canadian And We’re Here To Stay

June 1, 2022 2:40 PM

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESSWIRE / June 1, 2022 / With receipt of today's positive ruling from the Canadian Transportation Agency, Flair Airlines is proud to be officially recognized as a fully Canadian airline and look forward to continuing to offer Canadians an affordable, sustainable alternative to Canada's ‘Big Air Carriers' for many years to come. "With today's decision in hand, I know that myself and the hundreds of hard-working Flair employees...

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FLYHT's AFIRS Edge A320 Platform to Launch on Coral Jet
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FLYHT's AFIRS Edge A320 Platform to Launch on Coral Jet

May 31, 2022 7:04 AM

CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2022 / FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.(TSX-V:FLY)(OTCQX:FLYLF) (the "Company" or "FLYHT") and Coral Jet, a startup airline that will service the Caribbean, United States and Canada, today announced that Coral Jet has placed an initial order to become the launch customer for the AFIRS Edge™. The Edge will be added to Coral Jet's existing AFIRS™ satcom products, as previously announced on January 11, 2022. The...

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Calian Invests in Groundbreaking Data Exhaust Research Through Partnership with Dalhousie University Cyber Labs
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Calian Invests in Groundbreaking Data Exhaust Research Through Partnership with Dalhousie University Cyber Labs

May 30, 2022 6:10 PM

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 30, 2022 / Calian® Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a diverse products and services company providing innovative healthcare, communications, learning and cybersecurity solutions, is funding Dalhousie University researchers to study data exhaust. The research will ultimately lead to applications that help the defence sector continually enhance its security posture. Internet of Things (IoT) devices have the potential to learn...

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