February 2, 2024

GMAT™ Focus Edition Stands Alone in Business School Assessment as Previous Version Sunsets

GMAC’s redesigned test continues to win trust from candidates, schools

RESTON, Va., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After nearly three months of successful delivery of the GMAT Focus Edition, Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) today confirmed that it has become the only version of the GMAT exam available to prospective test takers around the world. GMAC, a global association representing leading business schools, delivered the updated version of the most widely used business school exam last fall in parallel with the existing GMAT to facilitate candidates’ in-progress preparation and applications for business school.

First launched seven decades ago, the GMAT has been the gold standard by continuously evolving to ensure it maintains its psychometric rigor while remaining a highly relevant indicator of candidate preparedness for graduate business programs. The test was revamped last year with a more efficient test taking experience and flexible new features to better support candidates on their journey of business education and career.

“We have been reassured and encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive feedback we have received from many who have taken the latest edition of GMAT and gained newfound confidence to pursue advanced business education,” said Joy Jones, CEO of GMAC. “I believe that we have achieved what we set out to do at the inception of the redesign more than two years ago, allowing business school aspirants to best demonstrate their capabilities in the most relevant and in-demand skillsets like critical thinking and data intelligence. We are confident that business schools will benefit from the uptick of demonstrated interest and commitment from a more expansive and inclusive global applicant pool.”

GMAC revealed the GMAT Focus Edition after extensive research efforts involving hundreds of school professionals and in-depth concept testing with thousands of prospective students globally. With just three 45-minute sections, including the newly developed Data Insights section, it is nearly one hour shorter than the previous version of the GMAT and requires less content to prepare. While the previous version of the GMAT exam is no longer available, its scores continue to be valid for five years. Test takers and schools have been provided with helpful information so that they can readily make use of scores from both exam editions during this period.

“The redesign makes the exam more focused, more accessible, and less daunting. But more focused doesn’t mean easier or less valuable. It just means smarter,” said Rodrigo Malta, managing director of MBA recruitment and admissions at University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business.

Sun Long, executive director of international MBA program at China’s Fudan University, noted that his school is amongst the many top business schools around the world with a positive view of the latest iteration of GMAT. “It has helped bring us closer to meeting the needs of MBA program candidates while improving upon business schools’ talent selection in the ever-changing business environment.”

About GMAC

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a mission-driven association of leading graduate business schools worldwide. GMAC provides world-class research, industry conferences, recruiting tools, and assessments for the graduate management education industry as well as resources, events, and services that help guide candidates through their higher education journey. Owned and administered by GMAC, the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exam is the most widely used graduate business school assessment.

More than 12 million prospective students a year trust GMAC’s platforms, including mba.com, GMAC Tours, and BusinessBecause, to learn about MBA and business master’s programs, connect with schools around the world, prepare and register for exams, and get advice on how to successfully achieve their business education and career goals. GMAC is a global organization with offices in China, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

To learn more about our work, please visit www.gmac.com

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February 2, 2024

The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. accroît sa présence mondiale avec le lancement de Sanborn Geophysics, ULC

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, 01 févr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sanborn Map Company, Inc. a le plaisir d’annoncer la création de sa filiale canadienne, Sanborn Geophysics, ULC, située à proximité de Toronto. Sanborn Geophysics se spécialisera dans les services d’études géophysiques et les ventes d’équipements, ce qui représente un nouveau marché pour Sanborn.

Dans son engagement pour faire évoluer les capacités dans la collecte des données géospatiales et les levés aériens, Sanborn Geophysics s’appuie sur la solide expertise de Sanborn dans le domaine des données géospatiales. John Copple, PDG de Sanborn, a commenté : « La création de Sanborn Geophysics élargit les capacités déjà étendues de Sanborn en matière de collecte de données géospatiales et de levés aériens. Nous sommes dans une position privilégiée nous permettant non seulement de recueillir des données spécialisées, mais de le faire à l’aide de notre propre équipement à la pointe de la technologie ».

Sanborn Geophysics est le résultat de l’acquisition d’actifs auprès de Nuvia Dynamics, Inc. Sanborn a également été en mesure d’embaucher des employés qui ont fait leurs preuves dans le domaine de la technologie des levés géophysiques afin de doter Sanborn Geophysics d’un personnel compétent. Certains employés de Sanborn Geophysics ont plus de 25 ans d’expérience et ont auparavant travaillé pour Nuvia Dynamics Inc (connue précédemment sous le nom de Pico Envirotec Inc). Les sociétés précédentes présentent toutes deux un bilan remarquable en matière de développement de technologies de levés géophysiques pour la prospection minière/pétrolière et les applications géotechniques. Sanborn a bénéficié du soutien de The Environmental Financial Consulting Group, LLC (EFCG). Les modalités de la transaction n’ont pas été divulguées.

« Sanborn Geophysics créera de nouvelles opportunités pour l’entreprise, tant au niveau national qu’international. Cet investissement permettra de fournir les meilleures solutions géospatiales à nos clients », a ajouté John Copple.

À propos de The Sanborn Map Company :
Dès 1866, Sanborn s’est forgée une position de leader dans la création de données spatiales de qualité. Aujourd’hui, l’entreprise est à la pointe de la collecte de données spatiales et de l’innovation technologique et s’engage à offrir à ses clients les solutions géospatiales les plus complètes et les plus modernes, adaptées à leur situation. Sanborn est l’un des plus grands fournisseurs de produits et de services SIG de bout en bout aux États-Unis. Son offre comprend : l’imagerie oblique, l’imagerie ortho, les données lidar, sonar, géophysiques et hyperspectrales et la cartographie, le stockage sécurisé des données et le streaming à partir de notre propre centre de données, l’analyse spatiale, le développement d’applications personnalisées, la planification stratégique et le conseil technique en SIG-TI, les données commerciales et les plateformes cloud, les solutions géospatiales SAAS de Sanborn, le renforcement du personnel et les services gérés des programmes SIG. Grâce à Sanborn, les clients peuvent identifier les données et la technologie adéquates, et bénéficient de solutions qui correspondent à leurs besoins, à leur budget, et à la configuration du système requise. La certification ISO 9001:2015 de Sanborn constitue une nouvelle preuve de son engagement envers la qualité.

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February 2, 2024

Sanborn Map Company, Inc. Expande Presença Global Com o Lançamento da Sanborn Geophysics, ULC

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Sanborn Map Company, Inc. tem o prazer de anunciar o estabelecimento da sua subsidiária canadense, a Sanborn Geophysics, ULC, localizada nos arredores de Toronto. A Sanborn Geophysics se concentrará nos serviços de levantamento geofísico e vendas de equipamentos, abrindo um novo mercado para a Sanborn.

Com o compromisso de avançar a coleta de dados geoespaciais e a capacidade de levantamento aéreo, a Sanborn Geophysics baseia-se na extensa experiência com dados geoespaciais da Sanborn. John Copple, CEO da Sanborn, comentou: “A criação da Sanborn Geophysics expande a já extensa coleta de dados geoespaciais e a capacidade de levantamento aéreo da Sanborn. Estamos posicionados de forma única não apenas para coletar dados especializados, mas para fazer isso com o nosso próprio equipamento de última geração.”

A Sanborn Geophysics foi habilitada pela compra de ativos da Nuvia Dynamics, Inc. A Sanborn também conseguiu contratar funcionários com um histórico comprovado na área de tecnologia de pesquisa geofísica para a equipe da Sanborn Geophysics. Alguns dos funcionários da Sanborn Geophysics têm mais de 25 anos de experiência e já trabalharam na Nuvia Dynamics Inc (ex-Pico Envirotec Inc). Ambas as empresas anteriores têm um histórico de destaque de realizações no desenvolvimento de tecnologias de pesquisa geofísica para exploração mineral/petrolífera e aplicações geotécnicas. A Sanborn foi apoiada pelo The Environmental Financial Consulting Group, LLC (EFCG). Os termos da transação não foram divulgados.

“A Sanborn Geophysics criará novas oportunidades para a empresa, tanto nacional como internacionalmente. Com esse investimento poderemos oferecer as melhores soluções geoespaciais para os nossos clientes”, disse Copple.

Sobre a Sanborn Map Company:
A liderança da Sanborn na criação de dados espaciais de alta qualidade teve início em 1866. A Sanborn está na vanguarda da coleta de dados espaciais e da inovação tecnológica e tem o compromisso de oferecer aos clientes o melhor em soluções geoespaciais abrangentes da última geração adaptadas à sua situação. Como um dos maiores fornecedores de produtos e serviços completos de GIS nos EUA, as ofertas da Sanborn incluem: imagens oblíquas, imagens orto, lidar, sonar, dados geofísicos, hiperespectrais e mapeamento, armazenamento seguro de dados e streaming do nosso próprio data center, análise espacial, desenvolvimento de aplicativos personalizados, planejamento estratégico e consultoria técnica GIS-IT, dados comerciais e plataformas em nuvem, soluções geoespaciais Sanborn SAAS, aumento de pessoal e serviços gerenciados por programas GIS. O ponto forte da Sanborn é a ajuda que ela proporciona aos clientes para a identificação de dados e tecnologia corretos, e a criação de soluções que atendam às suas necessidades, orçamento e requisitos do sistema. A certificação ISO 9001:2015 da Sanborn é mais um exemplo do seu compromisso com a qualidade.

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Diretor Financeiro
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February 2, 2024

KICOSCA Women Triumph in EALASCA Volleyball Finals in Kisumu

KISUMU – The Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA) women’s team emerged victorious in the volleyball finals against the County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA-A) team, clinching a 3-0 win at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Ground on Wednesday.

According to Kenya News Agency, KICOSCA dominated the East Africa Local Authorities Sports and Cultural Association (EALASCA) game with set scores of 25-23, 25-24, and 25-22 respectively.

Team captain Grace Kimeli, in a post-match interview with the Kenya News Agency (KNA), attributed their success to exceptional teamwork and focus. Kimeli highlighted the team’s late start to their training camp but noted their ability to overcome the experienced CASA ladies in a decisive match.

In addition to volleyball, the Kenyan teams demonstrated their prowess in other sports during the EALASCA games. The netball finals saw Kenya overpower Uganda with a commanding 35-9 victory. Harriet Vike Odera, a player and coordinator for the Kenyan team, reflected on the win as a continuation of their strong performance, following a previous 24-12 win. Odera also mentioned the team’s effective preparation in Nakuru and Kakamega for the EALASCA games.

The tournament also featured a local authority netball final, where KICOSCA 1 defeated KICOSCA 2 with a score of 21-11. Furthermore, both KICOSCA men and women teams secured the first position in the Tug-of-War, leaving CASA and Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) to settle for the runners-up and third-place positions, respectively.

The 23rd EALASCA games, which began on January 26th, were held under the theme “Building Synergies Through Sports and Culture,” showcasing the spirit of unity and competition among East African local authorities through sports and cultural activities.

February 2, 2024

West Pokot Welcomes New County Commissioner with Calls for Teamwork

KAPENGURIA, Kenya – In a recent transition within the administrative ranks of West Pokot County, Abdulahi Khalif has taken up the role of County Commissioner (CC), bringing a strong message of unity and collaboration to the forefront. During the official handing over ceremony in Kapenguria, Khalif emphasized the importance of a unified government approach to enhance the efficiency of service delivery to the county’s residents.

According to Kenya News Agency, his tenure will focus on fostering teamwork across all departments, a strategy he believes is crucial for meeting the government’s objectives in the region. Having previously served as the Deputy County Commissioner for West Pokot Sub County from 2016 to 2020, Khalif brings a wealth of experience and familiarity with the county’s dynamics to his new role. “I have some knowledge about this area and I will pick from where I left off,” he stated, acknowledging the collective effort required to achieve success.

The outgoing CC, Apollo Okello, whom Khalif praised as a mentor, also advocated for the maintenance of strong interdepartmental relationships, underscoring the essence of cooperation in public service. Okello, reflecting on his seven years of service in West Pokot, expressed his hope for continued harmony among government officials.

The ceremony was attended by West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin, who extended a warm welcome to Khalif. Kachapin highlighted the pre-existing familiarity between them and reassured of the county government’s commitment to collaborate with the national government. He stressed the absence of barriers between the two levels of government, emphasizing their shared goal of delivering quality services to the public.

As Khalif assumes his new responsibilities, succeeding Okello who has moved to the Western Regional Office, the emphasis on teamwork and intergovernmental cooperation marks a hopeful chapter for West Pokot County in achieving its developmental and service delivery aspirations.