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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Zenlayer Named Equinix Global Partner of the Year
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zenlayer, the world's hyperconnected cloud, today announced it has been named Global Partner of the Year for 2024 by Equinix, the world's digital infrastructure company®. Zenlayer earned this distinction as the sole recipient out of Equinix's extensive network of global partners, marking the first time the company has received this prestigious recognition among numerous previous awards. Zenlayer's recognition by Equinix reflects shared, sustained commitment to digital and AI transformation, empowering enterprises and AI innovators to deploy high-performance infrastructure at the edge and scale globally. Share The award acknowledges Zenlayer's exceptional contributions to accelerating global digital transformation and delivering superior value for enterprise and AI-driven applications. Throughout 2024, the partnership demonstrated significant business growth, acquiring new customers across key markets while building tremendous momentum through numerous joint initiatives and collaborative projects. "We are honored to be named Equinix's Global Partner of the Year," said Joe Zhu, Founder and CEO of Zenlayer. "This recognition reflects our shared, sustained commitment to digital and AI transformation, empowering enterprises and AI innovators to deploy high-performance infrastructure at the edge and scale globally with unmatched agility and reliability." Zenlayer and Equinix have built their partnership on a shared vision to accelerate global digital transformation. Through seamless integration between Zenlayer's edge compute and networking solutions and Equinix's high-performance data centers, the companies have enabled organizations to rapidly deploy, connect, and scale high-performance infrastructure globally. Zenlayer's AI solutions have been central to this partnership, successfully implementing multiple AI projects across the APAC region and integrating GPU-as-a-Service with Equinix's AI-ready data centers globally. The collaboration delivers comprehensive edge compute and networking solutions through Equinix's global infrastructure expertise, reducing customer deployment times by up to 80% in emerging markets. Complementing these offerings, Zenlayer's Bare Metal provides high-performance computing for edge workloads, enabling technology leaders to deploy applications and services globally with reduced costs and improved operational efficiency for both traditional and AI-driven workloads. "We congratulate Zenlayer on being named our Global Partner of the Year," said Lisa Miller, Senior Vice President, Platform Alliances and Global Channel, Equinix. "Among our outstanding partners, Zenlayer distinguished itself last year with a steadfast commitment to excellence—pioneering the first AI projects in APAC and driving numerous collaborative initiatives that elevate our joint capabilities around the world." Looking ahead, Zenlayer plans to continue to expand its hyperconnected cloud footprint and deepen its platform integration with Equinix to ensure customers worldwide can build and scale tomorrow's applications anywhere, faster than ever. The companies plan to focus on expanding AI infrastructure solutions in emerging markets throughout 2025 and beyond. For more information about Zenlayer's partnership with Equinix, visit Zenlayer & Equinix. About Zenlayer Zenlayer is the world's first hyperconnected cloud, operating more than 300 PoPs across 50+ countries. The world's largest and most innovative companies utilize Zenlayer's cloud compute and networking services to deploy and run applications at the edge. Zenlayer enables organizations to rapidly grow their global footprint and instantly improve real-time digital experiences worldwide. Visit us online at and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Triad nonprofit empowers breastfeeding mothers
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — About 83% of new moms choose to breastfeed, but numbers from the CDC show only about 24% are still breastfeeding six months later, and it's not always by choice. There's an organization in the Piedmont Triad that's trying to give moms more power in making the breastfeeding decision, and it's with the help of a community foundation. 'I get calls all the time from people needing lactation consults, and one of the initial questions that I have to ask is who their insurance provider is, and it is heartbreaking when people call and they don't have health insurance, and they can't afford the visit.' That's part of the reason why Dr. Lisa Miller founded Empowering Breastfeeding, Inc. The nonprofit provides free breastfeeding support to mothers in Davidson, Randolph, and Guilford Counties as well as parts of Forsyth County. Her mission is to remove obstacles for any woman who wants to continue breastfeeding, especially money. 'Lactation consultations can be expensive and insurance, private insurance, pays for lactation consults for about six visits, but Medicaid does not,' says Miller. 'So, we received grant funding from the High Point Community Foundation to provide these same visits to people who have Medicaid or don't have private, commercial health insurance.' Kayla Vining is one of those mothers. She has four children. The first was born in 2016 before the birth of Empower Breastfeeding, Inc. Despite her experience, she turned to the nonprofit for guidance with her last three babies, including her youngest daughter, Nora, born in late 2024. Vining says, 'Even as a second-time mom, breastfeeding is still, every child is different, every breastfeeding journey is different for each child, and so going through this program, no matter what kind of issues that you're having, it's there really just to help you get through any issues that you're having whether you feel like you aren't making enough milk, or you feel like you're engorged, or maybe the baby isn't latching well, the lactation consultant is there to help you address any of those concerns.' Vining joins other mothers at a meeting of the Baby Cafe. It's a free resource where moms can come together for guidance and much-needed reassurance. 'There's a lactation consultant on hand, and she can help you with any breastfeeding issues you may have, and there's other breastfeeding moms there so you get to connect with other breastfeeding women that may be going through the same issues that you are having, or maybe you're not having an issue and just want to connect with other breastfeeding moms, and so, it's such an awesome place to go to speak with that lactation consultant if you're having issues but then to connect with other breastfeeding moms in the Triad as well.' At the Baby Cafe, moms not only get support, but babies are checked and weighed to make sure they're getting enough milk. The lactation consultant can also make home visits. It's an important way to make breastfeeding moms feel at ease, regardless of how many babies they've delivered. Vining says, 'So the first baby is always the hardest to breastfeed, but we see new and returning mothers.' The office for Empower Breastfeeding, Inc. is on Salem Street in Thomasville. There are three different Baby Cafes – one in Thomasville, one in High Point and one in Greensboro. You can find more information on the website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Area organizations receive grants from Earthrise Energy
Several non-profit organizations across Vermilion County have received grants from Earthrise Energy as part of their RISE Grant Program, including CRIS Healthy Aging. The energy company announced May 19 that it has awarded organization all around Illinois with 60 scholarships and grants totaling more than $1 million since it launched in 2022. CRIS Healthy Aging Lisa Miller, Executive Director of CRIS Healthy Aging, said they were delighted to receive the $25,000 grant, but haven't utilized it yet. 'We're going to use it for our senior information services department, which is our gateway to all the senior services we offer,' Miller said. The SIS department matches seniors with the services they need, including free bus passes, Medicaid and Medicare benefits enrollment program assistance, and food services, as well as gap funding, which helps with utility assistance, weatherization, and many more services. Part of the grant will also be used to assist people with in need of nutrition programs. It will help CRIS to distribute information about their food pantry, and assist with providing their home-delivered meals program. Since part of the meal delivery program involves clients making a donation but some seniors are unable to afford to do so, the grant funding helps bridge that gap, Miller said., The grant will also help CRIS utilize their Seniors Farmer's Market program, as well as their Garden Share program, Miller said. 'If people have an abundant garden, they can bring extra produce to CRIS, and one day a week, on Wednesdays at noon, we give them to other seniors in need,' Miller said. 'It's been a tough year with grants. Overall we lost $620,000 in grants just due to the population going down,' Miller said, 'so we were very grateful.' Aside from CRIS Healthy Aging, Gateway Family Services, It Takes a Village Mentorship, and Vermilion County Children's Advocacy Center have all received grants and scholarships from Earthrise. RISE Grant Program The RISE Grant Program focuses on three key areas of impact, including serving local communities, supporting excellence in education in the arts and STEM, and protecting the environment, according to the company's May 19 press release. 'Every RISE Grant award starts with listening—to educators, farmers, parents, conservationists, and local leaders who understand their community's needs best,' said Talya Tavor, Director of Community Engagement at Earthrise Energy. 'We're proud to support their work and to stand alongside our neighbors who are building stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities,' Tavor said. The RISE Grant Program has awarded $1,166,138 in grants and scholarships, as well as $368,077 in Community Benefit Agreements and local sponsorships since 2022. Application process To receive a grant, applicants must be registered and verified as a 501©(3) non-profit, charitable organization that provides services to Illinois residents by addressing, supporting, or advancing improvements in key identified areas of giving—education, the environment, and communities. They must provide programs or initiatives that 'show demonstrable impact in improving the lives of the communities where [Earthrise] operates,' according to their website. 'The RISE Grant Program helps tell the full story of who we are — not only as a clean energy developer and power plant owner/operator, but as a company deeply invested in local communities and long-term progress,' said Steve Vavrik, CEO of Earthrise Energy. Earthrise Energy owns and operates 1.7 gigawatts of natural gas generation capacity and is actively developing 1.5 gigawatts of solar energy across the Midwest, including the Gibson City Solar 1 & 2 projects, which are now in active construction. For more information or to apply for a grant, visit
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Canva billionaire vows to donate half of his wealth for 'urgent' cause
Canva co-founder and multi-billionaire Cameron Adams will donate half of his $4.79billion fortune to address urgent environmental issues. Mr Adams and his former zoologist wife, Lisa Miller, announced the move in a letter to global environmental organisation The Giving Pledge. Canva is worth an estimated US $32billion after a share price surge last year. Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates established the group in 2010 for the world's überwealthy to fund global philanthropic ventures. In a letter penned to the group, Mr Adams said he and Ms Miller believed 'with great fortune comes great responsibility'. 'We recognise that the opportunities we have had in life place us in a position to give generously and act with purpose,' he wrote. 'Philanthropy is more than charity; it is a means of addressing systemic issues, driving meaningful change, and ensuring that future generations inherit a world rich in possibility and biodiversity. 'By joining the Giving Pledge, we aim to emphasise this responsibility and commit our resources to the planet that we all rely on. 'And this commitment is critical during the next decade.' Ms Miller has been operating the couple's Wedgetail Foundation, protecting and restoring biodiversity. The couple said they have since grown their confidence 'that these are issues worth fighting for'. The software billionaire said governments and businesses will be important in preventing ecological declines, but philanthropy 'has a unique ability to drive bold action'. 'Through the Giving Pledge we are directing the majority of our wealth toward this, because the alternative – inaction on a dying planet – is unacceptable.'
AU Financial Review
19-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Canva co-founder pledges to give away half of his $7b fortune
Canva co-founder Cameron Adams and wife Lisa Miller have signed on to Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett's The Giving Pledge, committing to donate at least half their $7 billion fortune to charity over their lifetime. Adams and Miller (a zoologist who has also formerly worked at Canva) have also signed up for the London-based not-for-profit, Founder's Pledge, committing to give away 25 per cent of their wealth at points of 'liquidation' over the next five years.
