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OVER 20 NONPROFITS BENEFIT FROM NEST NURTURES IN 2020

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NEST, the leading national integrated facilities management company, announced that 25 charities have benefited from over $70,000 in cash donations through their philanthropic division NEST Nurtures. The recipients were selected by NEST’s retail partners as a way to support charities doing important work across the U.S. During the pandemic, beneficiaries of the initiative included Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (selected by Five Below), Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition (selected by JOANN), Ticket to Dream Foundation (selected by Mattress Firm) and The Doe Fund (selected by Steve Madden). NEST’s CEO Rob Almond recently organized a virtual networking event with representatives from the nonprofits that received funding from NEST Nurtures. The keynote speaker for the event was Chris “Handles” Franklin, a professional basketball player for the Harlem Globetrotters and founder of the Chris “Handles” Franklin Foundation. Nonprofit leaders shared inspirational stories about overcoming challenges they continue to face amidst the pandemic. “At NEST, philanthropy has been part of our DNA for 25 years,” said Almond. “But this year is clearly different with so many people in need. We leaned on our retail partners to select incredible charities across the country and, as a result, we’ve developed long lasting relationships with amazing people doing unprecedented work.” The following is a list of nonprofits that received a donation from NEST Nurtures in 2020: Boys & Girls Club of America Boys & Girls Club of Broward County Boys & Girls Club of San Gabriel Valley Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Chris “Handles” Franklin Foundation Community Crisis Center, Inc. Congregation Torat Emet Dress for Success Epilepsy Foundation GenYouth Make a Wish Foundation National Multiple Sclerosis Society No Kid Hungry Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition Project Lemonade PDX Safe-Sound Share Food Program Spirit of Children St. Jude The Doe Fund The Little Bit Foundation Ticket to Dream Foundation United Inner City Services Wichita Children’s Home Women’s Community Revitalization Project In July of 2020, NEST established NEST Nurtures as a new division of their company that focuses on supporting nonprofits and improving communities around the country. NEST Nurtures’ goal is to expand on the company’s philanthropic endeavors that NEST has fulfilled since they were founded in 1994. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Ronald McDonald House Charities have been longtime beneficiaries of NEST. As retailers across the U.S. and Canada continue to respond to the pandemic, NEST is working with retailers to keep their doors open and regain consumer confidence. From decreasing facility management expenses to streamlining operations, NEST is developing industry leading facility management strategies for more than 40 retail clients. NEST manages approximately 60,000 individual retail locations in North America. NEST is the pioneer of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) industry in the United States and Canada since 1994. NEST’s Integrated Facilities Management solution pairs financial acumen and business analytics with a strategic consultative approach. Real-time data, reporting and analytics technology empowers business leaders and facility management teams with the informed insights that enable them to make smarter decisions. To learn more about NEST, visit enterNEST.com or follow NEST on LinkedIn. Contact Details Eric Nemeth +1 602-502-2793 nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.enternest.com/

December 15, 2020 08:07 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Velocity Global appoints ADP veteran Jim Birch to modernize International PEO payroll

Velocity Global

Velocity Global, the leading provider of global expansion solutions, today announced global payroll veteran, Jim Birch, as vice president of Global Payroll and Product Strategy. Birch joins Velocity Global to lead cutting-edge strategies to streamline Employer of Record payroll execution for midmarket and enterprise clients. Birch joins Velocity Global from ADP, a leader in global payroll solutions, where he led product management and the user experience for automated payroll processes across ADP’s Streamline-Celergo multicountry payroll services. For a decade prior, Birch grew operations at Celergo before ADP acquired it in 2018. “Jim applies his world class know-how to scale global payroll operations for our clients,” said José Montero, Velocity Global chief operating officer. “For an Employer of Record, global payroll requires intricate coordination with clients and their HR platforms. As remote teams drive the largest workforce shift in recent memory, Jim will connect our payroll operations with backend name-brand payroll platforms for our clients, and make our solutions more accessible to enterprises.” Clients rely on Velocity Global’s expertise and global infrastructure to hire internationally without the cost or complexity of setting up their own foreign legal entities. As a strategic partner offering International Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services, Velocity Global serves as an employer of record to manage in-country compliance, payroll, and benefits for its clients’ supported employees. “Payroll is equivalent to the last-mile delivery of a paycheck -- it must be frictionless for the employer and the supported employee,” said Birch. “Today, the International PEO model mainly serves growth companies as they expand globally with speed and limited investment. I am energized to scale our global payroll operations to connect with enterprise platforms as corporations seek that same flexibility.” For 15 years, Birch led and integrated global payroll processes; led IT network, software development, and product management; and managed client services and a global network of payroll providers. He held international assignments serving as managing director of Celergo’s London, Singapore & Hungary regional offices. Jim will report to Velocity Global’s Chief Operating Officer, José Montero. View a biography for Jim Birch and other leaders at Velocity Global. ABOUT VELOCITY GLOBAL Velocity Global helps companies grow globally. Founded in 2014, Velocity Global’s clients rely on its expertise and global infrastructure in 185 countries to hire compliantly around the world, increase revenue, scale efficiently, and access global talent. Named a “Leader” in Global Employer of Record services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall, Velocity Global is a strategic partner to its clients with comprehensive services led by its core offering of International PEO as well as Immigration, Entity Setup and Support, Global Talent Acquisition, and Consulting. Velocity Global is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with regional headquarters in Amsterdam and Singapore, and local employees in 14 countries. Contact Details John Hall +1 720-650-4348 johnhall@velocityglobal.com Company Website https://velocityglobal.com/

December 14, 2020 07:02 AM Mountain Standard Time

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Last Minute Gift Ideas from Anna De Souza

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The holidays are here and everyone is scrambling to make sure they’re ready. Recently, Tech and Lifestyle Expert, Anna De Souza, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss some of her favorite gift options this holiday season. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/_bVyBPBDlEg Treating Loved Ones…and Yourself After a long year, everyone could use some pampering and that means taking care of our skin, especially those areas we typically forget, like the neck and décolleté. The Strivectin Uplifing Wonder Duo includes a full size version of the #1 selling cream exclusively for the neck and décolleté, TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS, clinically proven to visibly brighten and improve wrinkles and crepiness. It also includes the new Peptight 360° Tightening Eye Serum, which targets loss of contour and crepey skin, as well as sagging of the upper eyelids. Give the Gift of Good Sleep In a year unlike any other there’s been a rise in the number of people experiencing disrupted sleep, in fact, Google searches for ‘what to do when you can’t sleep’ are up 120%. Good sleep is the foundation for good health and This Works, has hand-selected their star sleep aids into a luxurious gifting collection, designed to help you switch off, for better sleep. Each set is infused with their signature sleep Superblend – a blend of essential oils from calming Lavender to soothing Vetivert and sleep-inducing Chamomile – proven to help you fall asleep faster and wake feeling more refreshed. Gift Experiences People are traveling less for the holidays, and may have not made it to the places they love to vacation this year. Here’s a great idea to bring ‘a little bit of the beach’ to that special family, friend or colleague. Topsail Steamer is the fun you’ll want to gift up this season. Their Bay Buckets are filled with wild-caught seafood from the NC coast, andouille sausage & fresh veggies and arrive in a single-use, fully recyclable pot, you just add water or your favorite beer or wine then cook it directly on your stovetop. In just 45 minutes you have an authentic coastal seafood feast, without all the sand in your sandals. Everything is included, even the brown paper to spread out on the table. Their seasonal offerings now include holiday bundles that include cornbread and pie, too! Update Your Fitness Routine The six-in-one kettlebell from JAXJOX, the KettlebellConnect 2.0, is part resistance training system, part digital coach. It really feels like you’re exercising in the future. Users can change the weight through the app, or on the LED screen on the front of the system – it can go from 12lbs to 42lbs in just three seconds. The on-demand workouts are tracked with built-in motion sensors that track reps, power, sets, and time – making this the perfect gift for anyone trying to find a workout regimen that will keep them accountable. For more information, visit AnneDeSouza.com About Anna De Souza Anna De Souza is a digital and broadcast journalist, producer, and editor covering beauty, style, technology and lifestyle. Uncovering tomorrow’s trends today, Anna is lucky enough to test wearables that calculate calories through your skin, report on the latest runway trends as they unfold, and slather on beauty innovations that may soon earn its keep in a bathroom cabinet near you. Anna is currently a host for Yahoo! Life and contributes to The TODAY Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, New York LIVE on NBC, FOX & Friends, WCBS-NY, FOX’s Good Day Philadelphia, the PIX Morning News, Martha Stewart Radio, Fast Company, U.S. News & World Report, Allure, the New York Post, has covered the red carpet live and also serves as a brand spokesperson on QVC. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 10, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Intapp and Fireman & Company strike strategic partnership, offering unrivalled knowledge management consultancy

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Intapp, the leader in connected firm management solutions for professional and financial services firms, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Fireman & Company, renowned for its unparalleled expertise in helping law firms and legal departments achieve performance excellence through superior knowledge management strategies. The partnership weds Fireman’s decades of wide-ranging legal industry knowledge management expertise with the state-of-the-art legal tech of Intapp, enabling clients to drive revenue, productivity, and profitability improvements. With its connected client lifecycle management suite — OnePlace Marketing & Business Development — Intapp recognizes the need to bring its clients deep domain expertise in the provision of experience and knowledge management across multiple functions within law firms. “Fireman & Company are leaders in knowledge management, and their consultancy will become a central part of our OnePlace Marketing & Business Development suite, further improving our ability to support law firms in winning and new business and retaining engagements,” said Dan Tacone, Intapp President and Chief Client Officer. “Driving growth is also one of the principal functions our technology was designed to facilitate. The best decisions are made with a combination of data and human subject matter expertise, so this partnership represents a strengthening of that conviction.” Joshua Fireman, President of Fireman & Company, added: “We look forward to embarking on this partnership with Intapp; we see a huge amount of potential in the hybrid service we can provide to our mutual client base. Not only do our respective offerings complement one another in terms of client experience, but we share a goal of empowering legal and professional services firms by offering actionable insight to senior decision-makers and allowing them to drive their business forward.” For more information on the Intapp OnePlace Marketing & Business Development suite, please visit: intapp.com/marketing. About Fireman & Company Fireman & Company is a legal industry-focused management consulting firm. Its team members have decades of experience as leaders in the industry, working as attorneys, CIOs, CKOs, and experts in KM, LPM, process improvement, and pricing. The Fireman & Company team are trusted advisors to the world’s most innovative law firms and corporations, and our mission is to help our clients make substantial, distinctive, and lasting improvements in performance. For more information, visit firemanco.com. About Intapp Intapp powers connected firms. Trusted by more than 1,600 of the world’s top legal, investment banking, private capital, accounting, and consulting firms, Intapp offers end-to-end, cloud-based connected firm management software built for the unique needs of partner-led firms. Intapp helps enhance collaboration, unleash collective knowledge, transform decision-making, and fuel success. Our products and services span the entire engagement lifecycle — from strategy through origination and execution — to drive optimal outcomes. For more information, visit intapp.com. Contact Details Natalie Papaj +1 703-586-0048 natalie.papaj@intapp.com Company Website http://www.intapp.com

December 10, 2020 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Microsoft recommended using Vingroup's strong authenticator

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 8 December 2020 - On December 4, the VinCSS-FIDO2 product by VinCSS Cyber Security Services LLC (a member of Vingroup) was included in the list of passwordless authenticators recommended by Microsoft for use on Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) - one of its key platforms. Vingroup became the first Vietnamese enterprise to be included in this list alongside 12 other leading security companies in the world. Researched and developed by VinCSS Cyber Security Services LLC (a member of Vingroup), the VinCSS FIDO2 authenticator was officially recommended for use by Microsoft on Microsoft Hybrid Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). As Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management service, Azure Active Directory enhances the security of logging in and accessing internal and external resources. Before including VinCSS FIDO2 authenticator in this list, the Microsoft team assessed and tested this product in addition to interviewing and learning about VinCSS's business and technology capabilities for nearly six months. The VinCSS FIDO2 authenticator enables users to securely log in to Microsoft Azure AD without a password. All users need to do is to connect the VinCSS FIDO2 authenticator to their computer and experience a seamless login with high security during the working process. This also helps minimise the risk of information disclosure due to logging by password and phishing attacks for account takeover. As a strong authenticator, VinCSS FIDO2 also supports passwordless authentication on many other Microsoft platforms such as Windows 10, Office 365 and Windows Hello. As of December 2020, only 13 out of hundreds of authenticators including VinCSS FIDO2 can satisfy the parameters and strict requirements for login process in Microsoft Azure AD. Do Ngoc Duy Trac, General Director of VinCSS said: “ VinCSS has completed the development of VinCSS FIDO2, an international standard strong passwordless authentication ecosystem, a comprehensive 'Make in Viet Nam' platform, which is capable of changing the game in the cybersecurity field by providing strong authentication with great user experience. This ecosystem includes various types of FIDO2 keys and a system of specialised technology solutions capable of reducing up to 80 per cent of network security risks, completely eliminating risks from phishing attacks and stealing account information and OTP." Being selected to accompany tech giant Microsoft has affirmed VinCSS' ability to satisfy the most difficult customers and markets in the world while creating opportunities for Viet Nam's technological mastery in the international market. Reference Information: VinCSS FIDO2® Touch 1 is the first strong authentication key by Viet Nam to achieve the FIDO2 certification issued by FIDO Alliance. VinCSS FIDO2 Touch 1 works quickly and effectively by logging in to your online accounts without passwords, OTP codes or other authentication applications. Customers can buy this product directly here. Please visit passwordless.vincss.net for more information about the strong VinCSS FIDO2 Touch 1 authenticator and VinCSS FIDO2 ecosystem. (Click here to see the recommendation by Microsoft: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-authentication-passwordless ) Contact Details Vingroup +84 24 3974 9999 v.chidqd@vingroup.net

December 08, 2020 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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