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Digital.ai announced it has reimagined the future of software delivery for technology-driven organizations with its AI-Powered DevOps Platform.

The new releasedubbed Ascensionempowers both private and public sector organizations to unify, secure and generate predictive insights across the software lifecycle, increasing business value with integrated software delivery, and driving down technical debt through enterprise connections.

The Ascension release further enables technology leaders to scale their distributed workforce and connect agile development at the portfolio, team and individual levels. The new features help ensure their business strategy is aligned to team-level execution while gaining increased visibility of the entire toolchain. Digital.ai is trusted by more than 1,500 organizations worldwide and across industries, including over 50% of the Fortune 500, to meet the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation.

The last decades worth of well-funded, VC-backed software vendors has forever fragmented the way software is developed and delivered, said Stephen Elop, chief executive officer at Digital.ai. Technology leaders today need a platform that offers the connective tissue to plan, measure and accelerate business value from software investments, while reducing costs, maintaining security, and managing compliance. With our latest release, Digital.ais platform solves problems organizations encounter by delivering connected tools that offer a wealth of insight across the full development and delivery lifecycle.

Technology leaders are under extreme pressure to innovate faster but face many challenges in doing so. Developers spend roughly one-third of their time on low-level tasks that could be automated so they can focus on more strategic work. However, enabling automation at scale is hindered by technical debt, and security and quality assurance teams are struggling to secure and support an ever-growing range of mobile devices and operating systems.

This situation is fueling the global demand for new software delivery platforms like Digital.ais AI-Powered DevOps Platform. In fact, Gartner says By 2024, 60% of organizations will have switched from multiple point solutions to value stream delivery platforms to streamline application delivery, up from 20% in 2021.

The AI-Powered DevOps Platform provides innovative solutions that support the software development and delivery lifecycle, enabling technology teams to use individual solutions or the entire platform. Digital.ai solutions can be easily integrated into existing processes, applications, and infrastructure to propel innovation and bring greater visibility and insight across the entire software architecture and ecosystem.

Key new enhancements include:

Modernizing legacy systems has been an ongoing goal for our digital transformation efforts, and moving to agile and DevOps was a critical development for us. We previously had a couple of unsuccessful attempts to replace our aging legacy financial systems, but Digital.ai made successful modernization possible, said Jilee Rich, director, financial service center PMO, The United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Since implementing a Scaled Agile and DevOps approach, were achieving our digital transformation goals. This has brought better, more consistent outcomes, predictability and more features delivery for customers, increased delivery speed and velocity, and improved interagency communications.

The AI-Powered DevOps Platform Ascension release is generally available now.

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In 2020, more than 6 out of every 1,000 infants in Tennessee did not make it to their first birthday. In an effort to save lives, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) and the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) to reduce infant mortality by promoting breastfeeding, early elective delivery elimination, and safe sleep to meet the criteria for the BEST award. The BEST award stands for Breastfeeding, Early elective delivery reduction, and Safe sleep for Tennessee babies.

Increasing breastfeeding, reducing early elective delivery, and increasing adherence to safe sleep practices can reduce infant deaths.

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford strived to meet the following criteria set by TDH around these topics:

Breastfeeding: Maintain baby-friendly designation through the year, increase five percent or more in breastfeeding initiation rate from one year to the next, or have a breastfeeding initiation rate of 82 percent or higher.

Early Elective Delivery: Have an early elective delivery rate of five percent or less.

Safe Sleep: Have either the Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification or a safe sleep policy meeting current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. In addition, must have submitted cribs audits to TDH with a minimum of 90% of cribs considered safe.

*It's important to note thatAscension Saint Thomas Midtown also strived to meet the same above criteria.

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We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of babies across Middle Tennessee and are pleased to receive this recognition for our efforts, says Kristen Toth, vice president of women, childrens, and oncology services, Ascension Saint Thomas. We are proud to work with the Tennessee Hospital Association and the Tennessee Department of Health to provide life-saving education, resources, and support for new parents."

Sleep-related deaths account for approximately 20 percent of all infant deaths each year. Premature birth and unsafe sleep environments were among the leading causes of infant death in 2020. Breastfeeding is a known protective factor against infant mortality and improves the mother and the baby's overall health. Focusing on these efforts can increase the number of babies who get to celebrate their first birthday.

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford are committed to the health and safety of all patients and are proud to partner with the TDH and THA in this effort to reduce infant deaths.

For more information on the BEST award, visit the TDH website at : https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/program-areas/safesleep/BEST_for_Babies_Award_applicaton_-_updated.pdf.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Received the Tennessee Department of Health BEST Award for Efforts to Decrease Infant Mortality - Wgnsradio

GONZALES - Police are looking for a group of burglars who stole multiple guns, including a law enforcement officer's service weapon, during a series of thefts.

According to the Gonzales Police Department, surveillance footage from several residences shows at least four men tugging on car doors early on the morning of April 21 and rummaging through those left unlocked.

The GPD said the men stole weapons and cash from vehicles they could get into. One of the vehicles they were able to steal from belonged to an off-duty police officer.

The suspects are also reportedly tied to other burglaries around Ascension Parish that same morning.They allegedly drove in a white Chevrolet Tahoe.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the two men in the video or anyone else involved in this string of burglaries is asked to call 225-647-9583.

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WATCH: Burglars find guns while rummaging through cars in Ascension neighborhood - WBRZ

Will the *real* No. 1 light heavyweight in the world please stand up?

The MMA Fighting Rankings Show returns after another monster month to debate the MVP of April, Khamzat Chimaevs torrid ascension up the welterweight ranks, and predict the breakout name of an action-packed May. Then, co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee are joined by old pals Damon Martin and Jed Meshew for a round of State Your Case as we try to make sense of the bizarro world that is the 205-pound division. The gang also makes a few long overdue mea culpas, takes a few well deserved victory laps, and much more.

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Rankings Show: Who is the *real* No. 1 LHW in MMA? Plus Khamzats ascension, featherweight madness, more - MMA Fighting

Q: Describe your company.

A: Ascension Saint Alexius is my home away from home, and we're proud to take on more fully the Ascension Mission in Illinois. Ascension is an organization that cares about ensuring we have people, sites of care and connections to care for the communities we serve. Our mission to serve goes beyond the hospital structure -- ensuring we're there during times of illness is what we do -- but we also continue to broaden our sights.

We build programs to connect our community to resources promoting wellness and good health. Our organization also welcomes ways to be innovative and sharing of ideas from all levels locally, within the region and nationally.

Q: Do you plan to hire any additional staff or make any significant capital investments in your company in the next year?

A: Here at Ascension Saint Alexius, we have an important renovation project underway for our Emergency Department to create a dedicated space to care for patients with behavioral health needs. Our current footprint doesn't allow us to consistently provide private space for those in crisis, and this new area will do just that. We anticipate hiring associates with behavioral health experience prior to project completion at the end of the year.

Q: What will your company's main challenges be in the next year?

A: As we transition to Ascension Saint Alexius and Ascension Illinois, it's important our community knows we remain here for them in their time of need. Our mission remains the same. Going forward, we'll need to ensure we're connecting effectively with our patients and community to let them know the high-quality, personalized care they've come to expect from us remains.

Q: What's the hottest trend in your industry?

A: The COVID-19 pandemic set back so many areas of our lives, but times of crisis also bring about times of innovation. In health care and at Ascension Saint Alexius, we're seeing a rising use of advanced telehealth services and developing artificial intelligence capabilities in the industry.

Q: If you had one tip to give to a rookie executive, what would it be?

A: Make sure you enjoy the work you do and balance work with personal time.

Q: Do you have a business mantra?

A: If you say you're going to do something, it's imperative to always follow through. Be careful not to overpromise no matter how well intended you are, because if you fail to follow through, you risk losing trust and fostering positive relationships.

Q: From a business outlook, whom do you look up to?

A: Keith Parrott, our Ascension Illinois Ministry Market Executive, has been leading our health system since the start of the pandemic, and his confident leadership and compassion for the many challenges over the last two years has allowed us to persevere. Keith communicated regularly in weekly written updates, as well as weekly systemwide huddle conference calls throughout the crisis.

These huddles allowed for bidirectional, real-time communications from system leadership and provided a means to relay back any challenges or concerns from the field. Because we were always in constant communication, we were all moving together in the same direction without confusion, able to best care for the patients we serve.

Q: What is one interesting fact about you or your company that most people may not know?

A: When our hospital opened up in 1979, the surrounding area was largely rural and, from time to time, cows would wander over, looking to get into our Emergency Department.

Q: Was there a moment in your career that didn't go as you had planned? What lesson did you learn from it?

A: There was a time I was part of a reorganization and it reminded me there are many talented people in health care. It's why enjoying what you do is so important, because sometimes unexpected detours can occur along the way and every path builds character and experience in the work we're blessed to do.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

A: I really enjoy being outdoors, year-round, because there's always something fun to do whether it's enjoying nature or watching or taking part in seasonal sports, especially in northern Illinois.

Q: What book is on your nightstand?

A: Uh oh ... none!

Q: What keeps you up at night?

A: Lots of things, maybe I should have a book on my nightstand! Our hospital has great associates and leaders. Everyone is committed to quality work and care about each other and our patients. We work together through challenges, celebrate our accomplishments and have terrific teamwork. I'm fortunate and honored to be a part of this amazing team.

Q: If you were not doing this job, what do you think you would be doing?

A: Regardless of title and scope of work, for me, it's about making a difference and helping others struggle less through difficulties.

Q: What was your first paying job?

A: Working in a doctor's office as a receptionist.

Q: If you could put your company name on a sports venue, which one would you choose?

A: Da Bears!

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMaximum security inmates in central west NSW create stunning chapel artwork.The Ascension of Christ painting and frame, created by inmates at Macquarie Correctional Centre. Photo: Corrective Services NSW.

Prisons are generally not known as places to find beauty, but that all depends on where you look, says Fran Schubert.

The Catholic chaplain at Macquarie Correctional Centre, a maximum-security facility for male offenders 50kms from Dubbo in the Diocese of Bathurst, says she often finds beauty in the faith of some inmates hearts.or else up on the ceiling.

One inmate has painted a version of Christs ascension into heaven, inspired by religious masterpieces such as Michelangelos Sistine chapel paintings and his strong faith.

From the perspective of the heavens it shows Our Lord rising up from earth with his cross, wreathed in clouds as angels wait to exchange his crown of thorns with a gold crown of glory.

One inmate has painted a version of christs ascension into heaven, inspired by religious masterpieces such as michelangelos sistine chapel paintings.

Another inmate fashioned an intricately-detailed gilded frame to match. Now the two-metre, 98-kilogram artwork adorns the prison chapel ceiling, amazing everyone who sees it for the first time.

The painter says he has been a hobby artist for most of his life, and that now at 62 he has taken it to a professional level in the last three years.

From a young age I was intrigued by magnificent religious artworks like the Sistine Chapel, he told The Catholic Weekly.

Ive always dreamed of painting a church ceiling and when given the opportunity here, I took it. I have a strong faith and saw it as a challenge and duty to other believers to make our house of prayer beautiful.

When arranging the composition I decided to show Christ rising up to heavens from earth simply because I was unaware of any other artist painting him that way. It turns out Salvadore Dali did just that, 70 years ago.

Ive always dreamed of painting a church ceiling and when given the opportunity here, i took it..as a challenge and duty to other believers to make our house of prayer beautiful.

I was careful to avert Christs eyes from the viewer ever so slightly so as not to infer that we are gods. According to Corrective Services NSW, art behind bars provides many inmates across the states prisons with a creative outlet, a constructive use of free time, the potential to earn some money for items such as art supplies, extra food and toiletries and the opportunity to develop skills they can use upon release. The opportunity that Macquarie Correctional Centre provides for inmates to enhance their healing and rehabilitation is evident in many various ways, said Ms Schubert.

Many of our men did not know that they could paint before entering Macquarie, where, here, they are encouraged and supported to express their inner most values and emotions.

It is inspiring to witness their spiritual and emotional healing and growth.

The painter of The Ascension of Christ is inspired by Renaissance artists such as El Greco, Peter Paul Rubens and Guiseppe Cesari and spent about 100 hours over 18 months to complete his masterpiece.

The most joy I get from this work is when new worshippers walk in to the chapel and look up for the first time. That look makes it all worthwhile, he said.

I always thank God for blessing me with a useful skill.

The artist who crafted the frame said his influences include the work of Leonardo Da Vinci, Alberto Giacometti, Edvard Munch and William Blake.

Designing a frame is essentially the same process as painting; research, design and build, he said. The finished frame really sets off the painting of Christ and lifts the whole chapel.

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Congratulations to the Northeast Valley Consortium (Christ the Lord, New Journey, New Covenant, Living Water and Ascension) for being honored with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwests 2022 Partnership Excellence award during National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17 23, 2022). The award recognized their support for Afghan families coming to Arizona. They share the story below

This year during National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17 23, 2022), Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest took the opportunity to recognize an incredible partnership. The Northeast Valley Consortium, made up of 5 Lutheran churches (Christ the Lord, New Journey, New Covenant, Living Water and Ascension) was created in response to the Afghan crisis last fall. Their mobilization of support for Afghan families coming to Arizona has been humbling to witness. The consortium gathered enough furniture to set up 18 apartments for newly arrived families. They have also contributed to a large financial fund that has extended our capacity to serve our most vulnerable Afghans. Their support has ensured a safe welcome for our newest neighbors and we are so grateful.

The Northeast Valley Consortium was honored with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwests 2022 Partnership Excellence award, with the following message:

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Northeast Valley Consortium receives partnership award from LSS-SW - Grand Canyon Synod

During the week of April 4 April 8, 2022, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish:

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Charles Chuck Long and Robin OBannon. Presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Tess Stromberg.

Assumption Parish:

Assumption Parish had no court news to report this week.

St. James Parish:

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Cody Martin.

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Bruce Mohon, and presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Alvin Turner Jr.

Submitted by Public Information Officer Tyler Cavalier for 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky L. Babin.

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The North Vermilion Patriots knew they were facing a top pitcher when the reigning Class 4A champions learned that LSU-Eunice commitment Logan Overton was getting the start for Ascension Episcopal.

The Patriots' strategy, which was patience at the plate, paid off in a 9-1 nondistrict win in Youngsville.

"I thought we came out and played a pretty good game against a quality opponent," Patriots coach Jeremy Trahan said. "We faced a good arm in Overton.

"We grinded out some at-bats and drove his pitch count up early. We executed and did some things well to scratch some runs across and get him off the mound early."

The Patriots scored two runs in both the second and third inning off Overton. Two of the runs were earned. The Patriots (26-2) scored their first two runs without a hit. The only ball put into play against Overton until the third inning was a sacrifice bunt by Braxton Savant.

North Vermilion (26-2) managed only two hits against Overton, who struck out six in three innings, but the Patriots took advantage of five walks, two hit batsmen and four errors.

"We started off the year facing lefty Jake Brown (junior LSU commitment) from Sulphur, so we knew what the velocity was going to look like from Overton," Patriots junior Tyson LeBlanc said.

"We knew what we had to do to work his pitch count and get him out of the game because we didn't want to see 90 mph the whole game. It helps us to not see that the whole game."

LeBlanc (7-0, 0.71 ERA) pitched a complete-game, four-hitter with five strikeouts and four walks. Blaise Blancher broke up LeBlanc's shutout with a towering solo home run to right field in the seventh inning.

"I wasn't phased. I used to play with Blancher, and he got a good piece of that ball. I tip my cap to him," said LeBlanc, who helped his cause with a double and a two-run homer.

LeBlanc, who bats third in the lineup, is hitting .476 with 35 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. Leadoff hitter/shortstop Lane Patin (.380, 18 SBs), clean-up hitter John Touchet (.426, 0.00 ERA) Brandt Fontenot (.427, 18 SBs), Camden Breaux (.337, 18 SBs) and Cooper David (.309, 13 SBs) have all been productive.

"Tyson was our No. 2 starter at pitcher last year, but we're better defensively with him at second base," Trahan said. "We haven't had to throw him as much as last season."

The Patriots have great pitching depth with Aiden Leonard (6-0, 0.72 ERA), Allen Johnson (4-1, 2.50 ERA), Cole Veronie (5-1, 1.18 ERA) and Savant (two saves, 0.65 ERA) joining LeBlanc and Touchet, who went 11-0 last year but has pitched sparingly as a senior because of minor injuries.

"It's a good luxury to have when four or five guys are capable of starting at any time," Trahan said.

"This was a big game for us. I thought we played well in all phases of the game. We've played consistently all year. We haven't really been up or down. I don't think we've hit how we're capable, but we've pitched well all season. That's what's carried us."

Overton and Carter Breaux each hit a double for Ascension Episcopal (19-5), which had its 10-game winning streak snapped with six games remaining in the regular season.

"Jeremy does a good job," Blue Gators coach Lonny Landry said of the North Vermilion coach. "They play solid. They play hard. They play the right way. It teaches you that you have to play clean baseball because they're going to play clean baseball."

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GEISMAR, La. (BRPROUD) The Special Olympics Time Trial Run in Ascension is back after taking a two-year break.

I liked being a star at the race, said Joshua Maruschak, an athlete in the race.

These students, this is their Super Bowl, said event coordinator Chelsea Poche.

Over 100 individuals in primary, middle, and high school with physical and mental disabilities from Ascension Parish joined together to compete in this race and for a chance to compete in the state race in Hammond.

When asked how did this event make him feel, player Quinton Holmes said, AWESOME! Awesome, cool, and pretty good.

They are celebrated and they get to showcase their capabilities, Poche said. So, we are all here cheering them on.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Weber says this is not only big for athletes but for him as well.

It does us better than it does the kids. I mean, to see the smile on their faces, that should warm our hearts because its really encouraging, said Weber. They teach us lessons, sometimes, right?

Community helpers say the event helps them with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and confidence.

Community buddy Michael Stewart said, We get to take them and just let them experience like normal everyday activities because they deserve to experience these kinds of things every day just like we do because they are normal just like us.

Players from this event say they had a blast. Ascension Parish has plans of keeping this going for years and years to come.

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Special Olympics Time Trial Run in Ascension returns after 2 years - WGNO New Orleans