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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Longtime Upper St. Clair coach heading to National High School Football Hall of Fame
Longtime Upper St. Clair football coach Jim Render's accolades are numerous: two PIAA State Championships, five WPIAL Crowns and a career record of 406-141-6, which puts him 25th all-time nationally. Not to mention, he's the winningest football coach in WPIAL history. Advertisement 'I was very fortunate,' Render said. 'I had some great victories, especially here at Upper St. Clair.' Yet earlier this year, he was almost in disbelief when he found out he was set to be inducted into the National High School Football Hall of Fame. 'It wasn't something I was really anticipating happening,' Render said. On June 14, he'll join 32 other inductees in Canton, including Steel Valley's Charlie Batch, Pitt's Louis Riddick and Michael Vick. 'Everybody from Danny Marino to Jerome Bettis was nominated,' Render said, 'and I thought, well, they're probably gonna, it'll be a while till they get to the high school coach level.' Advertisement Render's head coaching career began in Carrolton, Ohio, in 1970. Less than a decade later, after a stop in Uniontown, he found himself at Upper St. Clair. 'I thought, well, I'll go down there to Uniontown for two years, and I'm getting my fanny back to Ohio,' Render said. 'Well, that was 60 years ago, or whatever it is, 40 of which I spent at Upper St. Clair.' All the victories, of course, are memorable. 'If I started naming things, I would probably slate some of the former players, and I don't want to do that,' Render said. 'Let's just say, there was a lot of great thrills.' But it's the journey that's been the most memorable for Render, especially the two years the Panthers won the State Title. Advertisement 'When I think about those things, I remember the journey, and, of course, the final game is the culmination,' Render said 'But, you know, the togetherness and the hard work and all the things that, and you got to have some luck.' His advice to young coaches just beginning their careers? 'Emphasize the fundamentals and don't get away from what made this game great,' Render said. And as he looks back ahead of his induction, the most important thing Render learned comes from all those he met along the way. 'The players make the difference,' Render said. 'You know, coaches get awards and coaches get credit, and I understand that, I guess. But the doggone players are why we're all here, you know, and I was very fortunate to have some marvelous players over my career.' Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Render Networks Expands Partner Ecosystem with VETRO Integration to Advance Broadband Deployment at Scale
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Render Networks, the leader in network construction management software, has announced a new integration with VETRO FiberMap through the Render Connector platform, transforming how network operators capture and manage as-built construction data. By automating the daily flow of field-verified redlines from Render to VETRO's fiber management system, this integration reduces errors and speeds up service activation. 'At Irby, our OSP team relies on Render and VETRO every day to manage complex builds. Their seamless integration benefits both us and our clients who get real-time visibility and full transparency throughout construction. With accurate as-built data flowing between platforms, we can move faster, turn up services sooner, and ensure confidence in network integrity,' said Loren Faulkenberry, OSP Planning Supervisor at Irby. For years, the handover of as-built records has been a major friction point in broadband deployments with paper-based redlines, reports, and re-digitization of constructed assets. These gaps lead to inconsistencies, delay customer turn-ups, and ultimately drive up long-term maintenance costs. With this new API-based integration, real-time construction updates flow directly into VETRO, preserving field accuracy and eliminating the risk of data loss or delay. "Our collaboration with VETRO reflects a shared commitment to accelerating broadband deployment through digital automation,' said Rob Laudati, Vice President of Product and Partnerships at Render Networks. 'With the Render Connector for VETRO, builders and operators can now rely on seamless access to rich as-built field data directly within their operational systems." The Render Connector for VETRO is the latest in a series of strategic collaborations Render is advancing through its partner ecosystem — a growing network of technology leaders working together to accelerate broadband network deployment through open, API-driven interoperability. At Fiber Connect 2025 (Booth #310), Render will be highlighting the Connector for VETRO along with several new partnerships across the deployment lifecycle, including: EXFO - Delivering market leading test measurement results directly within the task closeout process, providing immediate QA verification for faster activation. D8aVerse by Essentia - Aligning advanced pre-construction pole audit technology with Render's workflow management to accelerate make-ready work. Camvio - Automating the drop connection process to reduce time to service and improve the customer activation experience. 'By investing in our partner ecosystem, we are removing the data silos that slow down broadband deployment,' added Laudati. 'By connecting best-in-class technologies across the entire network lifecycle, we are helping builders and operators deliver faster, smarter, and more resilient infrastructure to the communities they serve.' About Render Networks Founded in 2013 with a mission to build and connect communities faster, Render has a successful history of streamlining large-scale network infrastructure projects for operators and construction teams. Its digital construction management platform automates manual tasks, intelligently optimizes resource productivity, and eliminates process inefficiencies to deliver real-time progress transparency and enable networks to be built faster. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Economic Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
In crypto world, it's an AI and blockchain tango
Software developers and tech-savvy investors are bullish on the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain for building a decentralised future. Adding to this optimism are AI crypto projects such as Near Protocol, ICP, The Graph, SingularityNET and Render, which are seeing monthly trading volumes surge to $8–10 million on the Indian exchanges. Globally, AI token market capitalisation has grown from $2.7 billion to nearly $30 billion in just a year. But AI coins are not merely a digital currency. These are AI agents based on real-world use cases and can act autonomously. Indian developers aren't just trading them—they're building on them, contributing to open-source GitHub repositories, competing in hackathons, and releasing predictive datasets on platforms like Ocean Protocol. Store of value & utility Cryptocurrencies are digital money—a store of value—which allows holders to buy or sell to make profit. But AI tokens allow investors to make money not just by trading them but also by contributing to them. For instance, Render is a platform where one can rent out unused GPUs (graphics processing units) and earn tokens. Meanwhile, on Fetch, developers can build and deploy AI agents in a marketplace, which can generate income every time they are used.'Unlike previous market trends like meme coins, AI tokens are backed by real-world use cases, integrating AI capabilities such as automation, predictive analytics and fraud detection within blockchain ecosystems,' said Sumit Gupta, co-founder of CoinDCX, India's leading cryptocurrency said this is more than just a passing trend. 'Their ability to autonomously execute transactions and optimise processes makes them a compelling innovation, particularly in decentralised finance,' said hype around AI tokens is getting real. While American investment firm Grayscale recently moved 27% of its total crypto holdings to decentralised AI project Bittensor Protocol (TAO), BlackRock and Fidelity have increased their exposure to AI-related crypto to PitchBook, decentralised AI startups have raised more money in 2024 than in the previous three years combined. Investors deployed $436 million in 2024, up by nearly 200% from 2023. And their backers involve a16z, Binance Labs, Peter Theil's Founders Fund, Reid Hoffman, etc. India's role in AI+web3 'India is uniquely positioned with its vast Web3 and AI engineering talent, stemming from its strong foundation in engineering and IT,' said Anuj Tandon, partner at US-based investor BITKRAFT Ventures, adding that this concentration makes India a significant player in the AI + blockchain space. According to a report by Hashed Emergent, India contributed to 17% of all new Web3 developers globally, with a 28% year-on-year growth on GitHub in 2024. This is the highest yearly developer growth globally, adding more than 4.7 million developers to GitHub. 'I believe the next 24–36 months will be crucial as early experiments are tested for market validation,' Tandon said. Risky investment But there are risks with AI operating without human intervention.'The key risks of autonomous agents executing smart contracts and approving transactions include the potential for malicious activity, unintended errors, and vulnerabilities in the code,' said Alankar Saxena, chief technology officer and cofounder of crypto exchange uncertainty also remains a challenge, as governments are still evaluating frameworks for AI-driven financial applications, said CoinDCX's Gupta.'Security can be considered one factor—just like any software, AI systems can have vulnerabilities that hackers might exploit, leading to unauthorised transactions or financial losses,' said Balaji Srihari, vice president at exchange platform risk is accountability. If an AI agent behaves unpredictably, it might become difficult to direct accountability,' he said.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
In crypto world, it's an AI and blockchain tango
Software developers and tech-savvy investors are bullish on the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain for building a decentralised future. Adding to this optimism are AI crypto projects such as Near Protocol , ICP, The Graph, SingularityNET and Render, which are seeing monthly trading volumes surge to $8–10 million on the Indian exchanges. Globally, AI token market capitalisation has grown from $2.7 billion to nearly $30 billion in just a year. ETtech But AI coins are not merely a digital currency. These are AI agents based on real-world use cases and can act autonomously. Indian developers aren't just trading them—they're building on them, contributing to open-source GitHub repositories, competing in hackathons, and releasing predictive datasets on platforms like Ocean Protocol. Store of value & utility Cryptocurrencies are digital money—a store of value—which allows holders to buy or sell to make profit. But AI tokens allow investors to make money not just by trading them but also by contributing to them. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories For instance, Render is a platform where one can rent out unused GPUs (graphics processing units) and earn tokens. Meanwhile, on Fetch, developers can build and deploy AI agents in a marketplace, which can generate income every time they are used. 'Unlike previous market trends like meme coins, AI tokens are backed by real-world use cases, integrating AI capabilities such as automation, predictive analytics and fraud detection within blockchain ecosystems,' said Sumit Gupta, co-founder of CoinDCX, India's leading cryptocurrency exchange. He said this is more than just a passing trend. 'Their ability to autonomously execute transactions and optimise processes makes them a compelling innovation, particularly in decentralised finance,' said Gupta. The hype around AI tokens is getting real. While American investment firm Grayscale recently moved 27% of its total crypto holdings to decentralised AI project Bittensor Protocol (TAO), BlackRock and Fidelity have increased their exposure to AI-related crypto assets. According to PitchBook, decentralised AI startups have raised more money in 2024 than in the previous three years combined. Investors deployed $436 million in 2024, up by nearly 200% from 2023. And their backers involve a16z, Binance Labs, Peter Theil's Founders Fund, Reid Hoffman, etc. India's role in AI+web3 'India is uniquely positioned with its vast Web3 and AI engineering talent, stemming from its strong foundation in engineering and IT,' said Anuj Tandon, partner at US-based investor BITKRAFT Ventures, adding that this concentration makes India a significant player in the AI + blockchain space. According to a report by Hashed Emergent, India contributed to 17% of all new Web3 developers globally, with a 28% year-on-year growth on GitHub in 2024. This is the highest yearly developer growth globally, adding more than 4.7 million developers to GitHub. 'I believe the next 24–36 months will be crucial as early experiments are tested for market validation,' Tandon said. Risky investment But there are risks with AI operating without human intervention. 'The key risks of autonomous agents executing smart contracts and approving transactions include the potential for malicious activity, unintended errors, and vulnerabilities in the code,' said Alankar Saxena, chief technology officer and cofounder of crypto exchange Mudrex. Regulatory uncertainty also remains a challenge, as governments are still evaluating frameworks for AI-driven financial applications, said CoinDCX's Gupta. 'Security can be considered one factor—just like any software, AI systems can have vulnerabilities that hackers might exploit, leading to unauthorised transactions or financial losses,' said Balaji Srihari, vice president at exchange platform CoinSwitch. Another risk is accountability. If an AI agent behaves unpredictably, it might become difficult to direct accountability,' he said.
Finextra
06-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Equifax connects with Render
Equifax UK has announced a strategic partnership with Render to launch a comprehensive data decisioning platform for lenders that uses Equifax credit bureau data and categorised Open Banking insights. 0 The new platform - Clear Decision, powered by Render - will help lenders make more informed decisions based on customers' individual financial circumstances, using a combination of Credit Reference and Open Banking data that provides an enhanced picture of affordability and creditworthiness. In particular, it will help lenders tackle the challenge of marginal credit applications. Currently, most lenders rely on bureau data at the front end of a customer journey, and only supplement this with granular Open Banking data to inform marginal or borderline cases. However, Clear Decision shifts this dynamic by automating the process of combining the data and therefore reducing manual underwriting time and errors. The solution enables improved decision-making efficiency across all asset classes, including mortgages, retail finance, motor finance and unsecured credit. It also helps lenders identify and tackle fraudulent applications. Stephen Maitland, Director of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances at Equifax UK, said: 'Lenders are facing increasing pressure to deliver better consumer outcomes so establishing a deeper understanding of customers' affordability is increasingly important, particularly in the case of marginal lending decisions. There remains a significant opportunity across the industry to take better advantage of Open Banking data to aid decision making, and this new platform will help improve operational efficiency, broaden financial inclusion and enable lenders to approve more customers with confidence.' Jonathan Mascie-Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer at Render, said: 'We already enjoy a strong partnership with Equifax as a provider to our lending business, Abound, making this new platform a natural extension given Equifax's industry-leading Open Banking capabilities. Clear Decision has the potential to be a game-changing solution for lenders, and one that can help expand the accessibility of Open Banking to improve decision-making at scale.'
