News from 2024


Precision AI Enhances Cybersecurity Capabilities, Palo Alto Networks Leading in AI

There’s been a dramatic leap forward in what’s possible around Precision AI, and security professionals are looking for ways to leverage these advances in meaningful ways. Early instances of copilots within the cybersecurity industry left many practitioners uneasy, as demos and proof of concepts returned erroneous or even offensive responses to standard security-related questions. Relevancy and precision have become the most critical characteristics to the success of GenAI within cybersecurity.

A Quantum Leap in Work Security: Palo Alto Networks Unveils Prisma SASE 3.0 Approach

In today's work environment, employees demand the freedom to be productive from anywhere, using any device, and accessing any application. Homes, coffee shops and mobile phones have become seamless extensions of the corporate network. This unrestricted approach empowers users, but it also increases risk due to a lack of consistent security, control and visibility across devices. Security strategies must catch up, and Palo Alto Networks is once again leading that charge. Prisma SASE 3.0 isn't just an upgrade; it's a quantum leap for SASE (secure access service edge), designed...


Samsung Electronics Tops Global OLED Monitor Market

Samsung Electronics Named No.1 in Global OLED Monitor Market

LFI Real Estate announces grand opening of latest Wild Fork location

LFI Real Estate has announced the grand opening of their ninth Illinois Wild Fork food emporium, the latest location set in Vernon Hills.

Marcus by Goldman Sachs Tops J.D. Power's Savings Account Customer Satisfaction Ranking

"Marcus by Goldman Sachs Savings Ranked #1 in Overall Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power"

Samsung Partners with IBM to Enhance Mobile Security for Enterprises

At the RSA Conference in San Francisco, Samsung announced the next step in the evolution of its plan to re-imagine mobile device security for business customers in collaboration with IBM. Samsung will offer this solution, to be available later this year, which integrates on-device intelligence from Samsung Knox mobile device security platform into IBM Security® QRadar® Suite, a threat detection and response solution. The new integration is designed to provide security analysts and practitioners with added visibility via a “single pane of glass” experience into their...


Florida's Property Insurance Market Sees Improvement Following Legislative Reforms

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) reports that Florida’s property insurance market is experiencing improvements, attributed to legislative reforms that address legal system abuse and fraud. The reforms, established in 2022 and 2023, have paved the way for stability in the market as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season approaches.


LFI Real Estate proposes new ‘Gardens of Frankfort’ senior living development

LFI Real Estate has announced a new real estate development proposal, named "Gardens of Frankfort,” for an exclusively senior living community.

Samsung Expands 2024 OLED TV Lineup with More Series and Sizes

Samsung Electronics America has announced the expansion of its 2024 OLED TV lineup, introducing new series and size options for consumers. The latest additions include the S85D series and expanded sizes for the S90D series, catering to a variety of preferences and lifestyles."Samsung is the #1 global TV brand for 18 years running – and, the fastest growing OLED TV brand for a reason. Samsung OLED TVs deliver vivid colors and stunning contrast – plus, they are built with advanced 4K AI upscaling that instantly transforms what you’re watching with incredibly sharp...

Rob Kaplan Rejoins Goldman Sachs as Vice Chairman and Member of the Management Committee

NEW YORK, May 7, 2024 — The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced that Rob Kaplan will rejoin the firm as Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs and a member of the Management Committee. He will be a member of the Executive Office and will be based in Dallas.In this role, Rob will engage our clients around the world, working closely with our teams across Global Banking & Markets and Asset & Wealth Management to offer strategic advice. Rob will also draw on his experience in the public and private sectors to offer perspectives to our clients and other stakeholders...

Headline: Carlyle invests $180 million in Zippy Shell for strategic growth and debt refinancing

Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) has invested $180 million in Zippy Shell, providing transitional capital to the US moving and storage company. The investment, in the form of preferred equity, aims to refinance existing debt and fund strategic growth initiatives, including network and fleet expansion and real estate acquisitions. This move is supported by a new first lien debt facility led by JP Morgan.

Progressive Insurance® and Hello Alice Launch $1 Million Grant Program for Small Business Owners

Progressive Insurance® and Hello Alice have teamed up to launch a new grant program aimed at supporting small business owners across the United States. The Driving Small Business Forward grant program will award 20 recipients with a $50,000 grant each to be used towards the purchase of a commercial vehicle for their business.Karen Bailo, Commercial Lines President at Progressive Insurance, expressed the company's commitment to empowering small business owners through this initiative, stating, "As a purpose-led company, Progressive is committed to empowering small business...

Morgan Stanley Private Credit Leads Strategic Growth Capital Investment In Guardian Dentistry Partners

Morgan Stanley Private Credit (“MSPC”) and Prudential Private Capital have jointly led a growth capital investment into Guardian Dentistry Partners (“GDP”), a dental partnership network that aims to provide support services and growth opportunities for its dentist partners. Ashwin Krishnan, Managing Director and Co-Head of North America Private Credit at Morgan Stanley Private Credit, stated, “Working with ownership and management, we were able to deliver a structured solution combining both debt and equity securities, helping Guardian achieve its near-term financial and...

Nationwide’s Term Life Website Receives DALBAR Top Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year

Nationwide’s Term Life website has once again secured top honors for the best customer experience, receiving recognition from DALBAR for the fourth consecutive year. The website was also one of only two companies to earn the prestigious DALBAR Communications Seal of Excellence designation.Holly Snyder, president of Nationwide’s Life Insurance business, expressed the company's dedication to customer satisfaction, stating, "We strive to deliver an extraordinary customer experience and we’re excited to earn DALBAR’s “excellent” designation for four years in a row. This shows...

Pushing the boundaries of Neuroscience with GE HealthCare’s SIGNA MAGNUS

Chicago, IL – May 5, 2024 – GE HealthCare unveiled SIGNA MAGNUS, a high-performance head-only MR scanner designed to advance the field of neuroscience. The system aims to overcome the limitations faced by conventional whole-body MR systems in exploring complex imaging procedures in neurology, oncology, and psychiatry.The SIGNA MAGNUS system is positioned to revolutionize MR research in the realms of neurology, oncology, and psychiatry. It represents a significant leap forward in the study of psychiatric diseases and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, areas that...

How to hide your Amazon orders to keep gift purchases a surprise

On May 4, 2024, Amazon shoppers looking to keep their gift purchases a secret now have solutions at their fingertips to hide their orders from prying eyes within the household.One effective method highlighted by an unknown source is setting up an Amazon Household account, which is free and ensures that all adults' order histories remain private. The feature allows users to share various benefits with others in the household, such as free Prime delivery, Prime Video streaming access, Amazon photos, and album sharing. It also provides early access to Lightning Deals.For...

Samsung Launches New WAD Interactive Display as Part of Teacher Appreciation Week

Samsung has introduced a new Interactive Display as part of Teacher Appreciation Week, aiming to enhance classroom experiences and express gratitude towards educators. The WAD Interactive Display, certified by Google Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA), offers a seamless integration of popular Google services like Google Classroom and Drive. David Phelps, Head of the Display Division at Samsung Electronics America, emphasized the importance of supporting educators, stating, "My wife teaches fourth grade, and I have seen first-hand how hard our educators work to...