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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Quotient, Inc. and Virtual Technologies Group

Benchmark International

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Columbia, MD-based Quotient, Inc. ("Quotient") and Maumee, OH-based Virtual Technologies Group ("VTG"). Quotient provides a wide range of device-agnostic digital solutions for federal clients. "Quotient President and Co-Founder Clark Lare built a gem of a company in the Federal-IT space, with long-standing relationships at key federal agencies providing highly skilled services to some of our nation's most critical mission sets," commented Benchmark Senior Transaction Director William Sullivan. "We brought this opportunity to market fully understanding its differentiated sector position, and we were well aligned with our client in finding the best combination of cultural fit and enterprise value. After a highly selective process, VTG emerged as clearly the best fit, with a strong plan for future growth and a highly complementary team and structure. We are very excited for the entire Quotient team." Your perfect buyer is out there. Find them today. Founded in 1999 by Clark and Jodi Lare, Quotient provides customized IT solutions to US federal agencies, including systems integration, full-stack software development, cyber security, project management, scheduling, and operational support. The company's employees include developers, engineers, managers, SMEs, and systems administrators with knowledge, skills, and qualifications across various domains, including CISSP, PMP/PMP-SI, RHEL CE/SA, Security+, CSM, and ITILv3. Founded in 1962, Virtual Technologies Group (VTG) is a single-source IT solutions provider specializing in cyber security, infrastructure management, and IT-managed services. VTG prioritizes partner-based relationships to deliver tailored solutions and has continued to adapt alongside rapidly developing technological advancements since its inception. The transaction was backed by New York, NY-based Jacmel Partners, a private investment firm targeting family-operated, lower middle-market companies. The firm focuses on combining traditional private equity best practices with low-cost, high-impact strategies that promote growth while also benefiting employees and their communities. SCHEDULE A CALL Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350/ Smoot@BenchmarkIntl.com Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / Lawrie@BenchmarkIntl.com Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / McCardle@BenchmarkIntl.com ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL: Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled over $11 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network as well as the #1 Sell-side Exclusive Privately-held M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook and Refinitiv's Global League Tables. Contact Details Brittney Zoeller +1 813-898-2350 zoeller@benchmarkintl.com Company Website https://www.benchmarkintl.com/

July 24, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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LSEG Q2 Rankings: Benchmark International Remains the #1 Privately Held M&A Advisor

Benchmark International

Contact Details Brittney Zoeller +1 813-898-2350 zoeller@benchmarkintl.com Company Website https://www.benchmarkintl.com/

July 24, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Players Health Partners with RealResponse to Enhance Athlete Safety and Wellbeing Through Real-Time Reporting

Players Health

Players Health, the leading provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, today announced a partnership with RealResponse, a powerful web-based platform where athletes can anonymously report improper conduct through confidential two-way dialogue. Together, the two industry leaders will implement an innovative reporting platform for over five million athletes, leagues, and organizations in the Players Health specialty youth sports insurance ecosystem. This collaboration will blend RealResponse’s multi-channel communication technology into Players Health's sports-centric insurance, education, training, and compliance offerings, empowering kids, parents, guardians, and coaches to share feedback, ask questions, and access resources anonymously and in real-time. The RealResponse platform has already proven effective in facilitating rapid communication across amateur athletics, offering real-time anonymous visibility into critical situations, allowing for timely support for mental health needs. “Everything we do is centered around creating the safest and most accessible environments for amateur athletes to play the sports they love. RealResponse’s integration into our growing community allows us to provide our clients with the protected and secure communication tools needed to achieve clarity when investigating incidents,” said Tyrre Burks, CEO & Founder of Players Health. “This partnership creates a crucial framework for our clients to manage risk effectively and act promptly on valuable feedback.” As part of this partnership, Players Health becomes a preferred insurance, health and safety provider for RealResponse, ensuring that youth sports organizations have access to comprehensive coverage alongside innovative reporting solutions. Conversely, RealResponse will serve as a preferred feedback and anonymous reporting platform for Players Health, reinforcing its commitment to athlete safety and proactive risk management. This strategic alignment will enhance the resources available to organizations, and help foster a culture of safety and accountability across the youth sports ecosystem. “Players Health and RealResponse are committed to empowering amateur sports and educational institutions with innovative technological solutions that resonate with today's youth,” said David Chadwick, Founder and CEO of RealResponse. “By utilizing preferred communication channels—such as text, QR codes and WhatsApp—we're taking significant strides to prevent abuse and misconduct. Our advanced, seamless auto-routing capabilities streamline administrative processes, making it easier for organizations to uphold safety standards while supporting Players Health’s expanding network of clients.” Learn more about the partnership here: https://www.playershealth.com/ Players Health is a sports technology company providing digital risk management services, reporting tools and insurance products to sports organizations to empower them to stay ahead of their ever-changing safety and compliance responsibilities. Working towards establishing the safest environment for athletes, Players Health views the health and safety of athletes as a priority in today's sports landscape. ABOUT REALRESPONSE RealResponse is committed to elevating all voices in sports. The RealResponse community includes more than two million athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff, across college and professional sports, governing bodies, youth organizations, and integrity units. Founded in 2015, RealResponse empowers organizations and individuals to operate confidently in the high-risk world of sports – with real-time, two-way anonymous communications, surveys, compliance support, and data. For more information, visit realresponse.com. Contact Details Digital Sport by Hot Paper Lantern Jackson Gaskins playershealth@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://www.playershealth.com

July 24, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Vayu Robotics debuts the world’s first on-road Delivery Robot powered by an AI Robotics foundation model

Vayu Robotics

Consumers rely on e-commerce platforms to deliver groceries, electronics, apparel and more everyday. And while the number of deliveries is skyrocketing — by 2027, 23% of American retail purchases are expected to take place online — cost per delivery remains stubbornly high. In a move to slash the cost of e-commerce deliveries, Vayu Robotics has announced the release of the world’s first on-road Delivery Robot that combines the power of modern AI foundation models with lidar-less, low-cost passive sensors. Traditional mobile robotics rely on costly lidar sensors and software modules built to do one task at a time, leading to expensive hardware and fragile software unable to handle new scenarios. Vayu’s robot does the opposite. The company has combined a transformer-based mobility foundation model with a powerful passive sensor that, together, eliminate the need for lidar. As a result, Vayu’s Delivery Robot operates autonomously without pre-mapping the roads it intends to drive on and is capable of navigating inside stores, on city streets, and unloading packages on driveways or porches, carrying up to 100 lbs at under 20mph. This model is the first-of-its-kind, offering the most cost-effective, safe, reliable delivery system on the market. Vayu was co-founded by three highly-seasoned veterans from the robotics and mobility industry, Anand Gopalan, former CEO who took the world’s leading lidar supplier Velodyne public in 2020, Mahesh Krishnamurthi, formerly Apple SPG and Lyft, and Nitish Srivastava, also from Apple SPG and Geoffrey Hinton’s renowned AI lab in the University of Toronto. Geoffrey Hinton is also an advisor to the company. After working in major robotics and autonomy software for two decades, the trio realized large volume robotics applications, like robotics delivery, could only be unlocked by inventing a new technology stack that involved lower cost hardware and more robust software. “The unique set of technologies we have developed at Vayu have allowed us to solve problems that have plagued delivery robots over the past decade, and finally create a solution that can actually be deployed at scale and enable the cheap transport of goods everywhere” says Vayu Robotics CEO, Anand Gopalan. Vayu’s Delivery Robots are already being debuted in real-world applications. The company recently signed a substantial commercial agreement with a large e-commerce player to deploy 2500 robots to enable ultra-fast goods delivery, with similar commercial customers in the pipeline. The team is also working with a leading global robotics manufacturer to replace lidar sensors with Vayu’s sensing technology for other robotic applications. “At Khosla Ventures, we believe in backing businesses where critical and differentiated technologies can unlock a large market. Vayu is a great example of this where they have deployed novel sensing and their AI foundation models to a robotic challenge that can have immense economic and societal impact” said Kanu Gulati, Partner at Khosla Ventures. Anand Gopalan added: “Our software is robot form factor agnostic and we have already deployed it across several wheeled form factors.In the near future, Vayu's software technology will enable the movement of quadrupedal and bipedal robots, allowing us to expand into those markets as well.” Vayu has previously raised $12.7 million to fuel its mission to remove the hardware and software bottlenecks that have stunted the growth of e-commerce. Looking ahead, Vayu’s founders believe their revolutionary low-cost robotics nervous system can power a new wave of mobile robots in other use cases, too. “Autonomous delivery robots are only the tip of the iceberg,” said Anand Gopalan. With its cutting-edge innovation and deployment, Vayu is poised to lead the adoption of real-world robotics across industries. For now, Vayu’s scalable robotics architecture is set to empower small businesses to deliver products to their customers’ doorstep seamlessly. About Vayu Robotics Vayu Robotics is an AI company driven by the belief that the next wave of robotics solutions can be low cost, environmentally sustainable and inherently scalable. Vayu envisions a world where a new wave of intelligent systems will advance safe and sustainable human productivity. Vayu is building the foundation model for robotics – the next generation of AI to power perception and motion. Vayu’s team of engineers, technologists and business leaders come with decades of experience that bring together the best in machine learning, sensing and production, enabling the development of technology that will democratize robotics for widespread adoption. Vayu is backed by Khosla Ventures and Lockheed Martin Ventures. For more information please visit: https://www.vayurobotics.com/ Contact Details Vayu Robotics Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.vayurobotics.com/

July 23, 2024 07:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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BestGrowthStocks.Com Outlines Which Sectors and Companies Stand to Benefit Most from the AI Revolution Highlighting Serve Robotics

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Contact Details Media Source LLC Steve Macalbry +1 989-274-7778 editor@bestgrowthstocks.com

July 23, 2024 09:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Fintech Firm Powder Closes $5 Million in Seed Funding

Powder

Powder, a fintech company that creates generative AI agents to automate time-consuming tasks, enabling wealth management firms to focus on serving clients and growing their businesses, announced today that it has closed on a $5 million seed round, which will allow the company to continue scaling its technology, taking advantage of the AI boom that is rapidly transforming industries. The funding originates from a syndicate of 40 Silicon Valley insiders who are deeply invested in a generative-AI enabled future, including YCombinator, General Catalyst, Funder’s Club, Elefund, Litquidity Ventures, Script Capital and well-known technology executives Jon Xu and Bryant Chou. With the added resources, Powder will further integrate its AI agents into a broader range of workflows. “Artificial intelligence is the future of wealth management,” said Powder CEO Kanishk Parashar. “Businesses, regardless of size or scale, grapple with time management and how best to extend limited resources. With Powder, firms have a powerful tool to uplevel and future-proof their businesses. Firms with AI embedded in their culture will thrive.” Powder saves wealth management firms time and money by parsing complex financial and estate documents in seconds and providing advisors with enriched, ready to use extracts. Powder’s AI agents are as accurate as a human – or better – using its hallucination detection that can pinpoint important information in minutes, not hours, freeing advisors and analysts to focus on client service and work that provides a direct value to clients and prospects. The technology also offers a generative-AI chat feature for each of the firms’ clients, allowing analysts to rapidly obtain answers to important data questions, akin to chatting with an AI assistant who can instantly answer questions about a specific client by consulting financial documents. Powder’s AI agents can be deployed across multiple areas of the wealth management industry, from proposal generation to portfolio analysis. Most importantly, the technology is secure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Unlike ChatGPT, individual firms own and control the data, which ensures that clients' personal information is 100% secure. In the six months since the firm launched, Powder has developed a growing list of top wealth management clients, including Catalytic Wealth, EPIQ Capital and IEQ Capital. “Powder drives several front and back-end tasks, enabling us to optimize our time for more productive activities,” said Joe Mathews, Wealth Manager at Catalytic Wealth. “Their instantaneous review capabilities significantly enhance the speed and accuracy of our advice, and we are excited to see the platform evolve. Powder’s team uniquely understands industry and advisor needs making for a mutually beneficial partnership.” About Powder Powder is building generative AI agents that automate laborious tasks to save time and to allow firms to focus on what matters. Today, its flagship product is a brokerage and estate document reader that is highly accurate and fast, with the ability to enrich the output with missing market data. For more information visit, powderfi.com. Contact Details For Powder Lisa Aldape +1 917-676-1716 laldape@vocatusllc.com Company Website https://www.powderfi.com/

July 23, 2024 09:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Classiq Transforms Quantum Computing with Qmod, The First High-Level Language for Quantum Programming

Classiq Technologies

Classiq today announced the general availability of Qmod (Quantum Modeling Language), the first high-level language (HLL) for quantum coding. Following successful pilot projects with enterprise partners, Qmod is now accessible to developers, researchers and enterprises worldwide and will transform quantum computing with its efficient, approachable method of programming. Qmod facilitates advanced quantum modeling and enables developers to describe quantum algorithms at a high level of abstraction. It supports unique quantum-computing concepts alongside conventional constructs found in high-level classical programming languages. This innovative approach allows developers to focus on the functional intent of their algorithms while Classiq’s powerful compiler and synthesis engine handle the intricate hardware-aware quantum implementation details. “To deliver a business or scientific value, quantum computing must be useful and accessible to scientists and engineers seeking to use quantum computing to solve real-world problems, which today it is not,” said Heather West, PhD, Research Manager, Quantum Computing at IDC. “Today, programming a quantum computer happens at the hardware level, making the technology only accessible to quantum physicists and other quantum specialists. As we begin to talk about quantum utility and near-term applications, abstraction-level application programming will become a necessity for wide-spread quantum adoption and usage.” Why The Qmod Language Is Different Declarative programming: Qmod’s declarative nature lets users define what their algorithm should achieve rather than how to achieve it; Classiq’s synthesis engine compiler optimizes for hardware and other constraints automatically. Flexibility and interoperability: Whether through native syntax, Python or graphical representation, Qmod descriptions are easily translatable and compatible across different formats and hardware. Industry-ready: Qmod is a tool for researchers and industry applications, providing robust scalable solutions for enterprise-grade quantum software development in an era of steadily growing qubit counts and the resulting coding complexity. “As we go further in building a complete quantum software stack, our groundbreaking Qmod language enables quantum experts to produce sophisticated programs while also allowing developers without a quantum background to innovate and solve complex problems across a variety of industry domains,” said Nir Minerbi, CEO and co-founder of Classiq. “By abstracting the complexities of quantum programming, Qmod delivers the ability to create and deploy dynamic quantum applications effortlessly. In some cases, it’ll use perhaps five lines of code instead of the traditional 100 lines of code. Like Java for the worldwide web or BASIC for PCs, Qmod is intended to open the gates to advanced quantum implementation.” Classiq’s platform ensures that quantum algorithms designed with Qmod can be seamlessly compiled for a broad range of hardware and simulation environments, as well as supporting seamless HPC integration. The platform's synthesis engine dynamically adapts implementations to different hardware configurations, allowing for rapid benchmarking and ensuring optimal implementations that make the very most of the available hardware. About Classiq Classiq Technologies, the leading quantum software company, provides an all-encompassing platform (IDE, compiler and OS) with a single point of entry into quantum computing, taking you from algorithm design to execution. The high-level descriptive quantum software development environment, tailored to all levels of developer proficiency, automates quantum programming. This ensures that a broad range of talents, including those with backgrounds in AI, ML and linear algebra, can harness quantum computing without requiring deep, specialized knowledge of quantum physics. Classiq democratizes access to quantum computing and equips its users to take full advantage of the quantum computing revolution, including access to a broad range of quantum hardware. Classiq’s core technology, algorithmic quantum circuit compilation, is engineered to power the quantum ecosystem of today and the future. Classiq works closely with quantum cloud providers and advanced computation hardware developers providing software for use with quantum computers, HPC, and quantum simulators. Backed by investors such as HPE, HSBC, Samsung, Intesa Sanpaolo and NTT, Classiq’s world-class team of scientists and engineers has distilled decades of quantum expertise into its groundbreaking quantum engine. Follow Classiq on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) or YouTube, and visit the Slack community and https://www.classiq.io to learn more. Contact Details Rainier Communications Michelle Allard McMahon classiqPR@rainierco.com Company Website http://www.classiq.io/

July 23, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Classiq and QuEra Announce Integration of Neutral-Atom Quantum Computers into Classiq Platform

Classiq Technologies

Classiq, the leader in quantum software development, and QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, today announced a strategic collaboration to integrate QuEra’s cutting-edge neutral-atom quantum computers into the Classiq platform. This integration will enable customers to optimize a wide variety of quantum and hybrid quantum/classical algorithms for QuEra’s quantum computers, leveraging the unique capabilities of QuEra’s advanced quantum technology. With this collaboration, Classiq users will be able to exploit the distinctive features of QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum computers, such as the ability to simultaneously operate on multiple qubits and advanced qubit shuttling. Additionally, the integration provides access to Classiq’s extensive pre-written algorithmic blocks and allows customers to estimate the resources needed to run their algorithms. These capabilities enable the creation of highly resource-efficient algorithms with a large number of qubits and, in the future, for logical qubits as well. “Our partnership with QuEra represents a significant step forward in the quantum computing landscape,” said Nir Minerbi, CEO of Classiq. “By integrating QuEra’s neutral-atom technology into our platform, we are providing our users with unprecedented opportunities to enhance and optimize their quantum algorithms. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering the most versatile and powerful quantum computing solutions available.” “We are thrilled to collaborate with Classiq and bring the power of our neutral-atom quantum computers to a broader audience,” said Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer of QuEra. “Classiq’s platform is renowned for its ease of use and flexibility, and by integrating our technology, we can help users unlock new potential and achieve groundbreaking results in their quantum computing projects.” The integration of QuEra’s quantum computers into the Classiq platform is expected to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum applications across various fields, including pharmaceuticals, finance, logistics and more. Customers who have purchased on-premises computers will be able to use the Classiq platform for the rapid development of quantum algorithms. This partnership highlights the ongoing commitment of both companies to drive innovation and make quantum computing more accessible and impactful. About Classiq Classiq Technologies, the leading quantum software company, provides an all-encompassing platform (IDE, compiler and OS) with a single point of entry into quantum computing, taking you from algorithm design to execution. The high-level descriptive quantum software development environment, tailored to all levels of developer proficiency, automates quantum programming. This ensures that a broad range of talents, including those with backgrounds in AI, ML and linear algebra, can harness quantum computing without requiring deep, specialized knowledge of quantum physics. Classiq democratizes access to quantum computing and equips its users to take full advantage of the quantum computing revolution, including access to a broad range of quantum hardware. Classiq’s core technology, algorithmic quantum circuit compilation, is engineered to power the quantum ecosystem of today and the future. Classiq works closely with quantum cloud providers and advanced computation hardware developers providing software for use with quantum computers, HPC, and quantum simulators. Backed by investors such as HPE, HSBC, Samsung, Intesa Sanpaolo and NTT, Classiq’s world-class team of scientists and engineers has distilled decades of quantum expertise into its groundbreaking quantum engine. Follow Classiq on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) or YouTube, and visit the Slack community and https://www.classiq.io to learn more. About QuEra QuEra Computing is the leader in commercializing quantum computers using neutral atoms—widely recognized as a highly promising quantum modality. Based in Boston and built on pioneering research from nearby Harvard University and MIT, QuEra operates the world’s largest publicly accessible quantum computer, available over a major public cloud and for on-premises delivery. QuEra is developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers to tackle classically intractable problems, becoming the partner of choice in the quantum field. Simply put, QuEra is the best way to quantum. For more information, visit us at quera.com and follow us on X or LinkedIn. Contact Details Rainier Communications on behalf of Classiq Michelle Allard McMahon classiqPR@rainierco.com Merrill Freund on behalf of QuEra +1 415-577-8637 press@quera.com Company Website http://www.classiq.io/

July 23, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Vymo Receives Prestigious Advanced Functionality Ranking from Celent for Distribution Management

Vymo, Inc.

Vymo, a leading multi-channel distribution management platform powered by AI for the global insurance industry, announced today that Celent, a renowned research and consulting firm focused on financial services technology, recognized Vymo in its new report, Insurance Distribution Management Solutions: North America Edition. Celent notes that use of distribution management systems is increasing and growing more sophisticated, as market changes such as insurance agency consolidation, the proliferation of channels, and the growing demand for data, take hold. The report profiles 14 distribution management solutions including Vymo, outlining their functionality, customer base, technology, implementation, and support as a “first step toward creating a shortlist of vendors for evaluation” for insurance companies. “We are pleased to announce that Vymo Distribution Management has earned Celent’s prestigious Advanced Functionality ranking in the category of Compliance in the 2024 Distribution Management SolutionScape,” said Karlyn Carnahan, head of Celent’s North American insurance practice. “Vymo's compliance solution, powered by AI and Gen AI, not only enhances productivity but also fosters innovation. This recognition underscores Vymo's unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional technology solutions for the insurance industry.” Eric Bustos, General Manager of Vymo’s U.S. operations, noted: “Our suite of modular applications ensures effective and adaptable solutions to enhance the producer experience at pivotal stages in the producer lifecycle. From agent recruiting and onboarding to activity tracking, training, and sales enablement through intelligent lead management, our technology enhances agent performance. Today, Vymo is honored to be recognized by Celent for our excellence in the producer compliance sector. This recognition marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand our North American presence and provide cutting-edge technology and services to insurance companies and agencies across the region.” About Vymo® Vymo is a global provider of a smart distribution management platform powered by AI to deliver data-driven insights and transform the way your business operates. Meticulously crafted for insurers, MGAs, FMOs, IMOs, and insurance distributors who have outgrown legacy sales and account management tools and require greater automation for producer administration and sales processes. Vymo's platform features a suite of modular applications – including OnboardIQ and EngageIQ, and is engineered to deliver a superior producer experience through critical steps in the sales process; such as onboarding, compliance, activity tracking, and sales enablement. Vymo has raised over $45M in funding from Sequoia Capital, Emergence Capital, and Bertelsmann India Investments and is also a winner of CB Insights' and Microsoft's 'AI for All' awards. Additional Resources: Vymo Distribution Management Platform Vymo OnboardIQ Vymo EngageIQ for Leaders Vymo EngageIQ for Sellers U.S. Media Contact: Meir Kahtan MKPR mkahtan@rcn.com +1 917-864-0800 Vymo, Inc. Michael Palmisano Vice President, Marketing 440 N Wolfe Rd. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Web: https://getvymo.com/ Blog: https://getvymo.com/blog All other registered trademarks, trademarks, or service marks belong to their respective companies. Contact Details MKPR for Vymo Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://getvymo.com/

July 23, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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