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Toplyne raises USD $2.5 million to help freemium businesses accelerate growth

Toplyne

Toplyne, a SaaS platform that enables product-led growth companies to increase their freemium user conversion rates, today announced US$2.5 million in funding by Sequoia Capital India’s Surge, Together Fund, and angel investors from Canva, Freshworks & Zoominfo. The genesis of Toplyne happened at Sequoia India when 2 out of the 3 founding team members of former investment advisors noticed that there was a fundamental shift happening in how modern software was being bought. Software buying decisions were no longer happening in the corner offices of high-rise buildings but rather in the bustling trenches of sales, product, engineering, design, amongst others. The most exciting modern SaaS companies (Zoom, Canva, Slack) were riding this wave of bottom-up software adoption embodying a philosophy called product-led growth (PLG). Come early 2021, Toplyne’s founders noticed that eight in ten early-stage SaaS founders were building their companies for PLG. And to top it all off, June 2021 saw the world’s largest SaaS company (Salesforce) announce its plan to rebuild itself in the image of the world’s pioneering PLG company (Slack). PLG had officially arrived. “Every decade, there has been a fundamental evolution in SaaS go-to-market strategy. The 2000s were the decade of the sales-led motion. The 2010s saw the evolution of inbound marketing as the default. We’re at the cusp of the third evolution in SaaS GTM strategy, and product-led growth (PLG) is going to be the default motion of the future” said Ruchin Kulkarni, Co-founder at Toplyne. The Toplyne team spent several months speaking with hundreds of revenue leaders at PLG companies across the spectrum - starting with early-stage companies and going all the way up to public market giants. The team discovered that sales in this environment is more difficult than ever before. While PLG opened the floodgates for new user signups, finding users who were likely to become paying customers was harder than ever. To sales teams, it almost felt like finding a needle in the haystack, since most PLG companies have a 1% to 5% free to paid user conversion rate. “ After speaking with hundreds of PLG companies, we realized most companies were flying blind. Moreover, even the very best had spent several quarters (if not years) & hundreds of thousands of dollars building complex internal tools which at the end of the day didn’t get the job done“ said Rishen Kapoor, Co-founder & CEO at Toplyne It's been five months since the company was founded and the team has rolled out the closed beta version of the product to its first customers - a spectrum of early-stage SaaS companies to mature PLG companies like Canva (quote below). The product is a plug-and-play platform that enables sales teams at PLG companies to identify and focus on the users and accounts that are most likely to convert. Toplyne does so by analyzing user behaviors within a product and determining which users have shown high intent to buy. Most importantly to sales teams, Toplyne can go live within minutes, without the need for favors from their internal engineering teams! Early customers like InVideo have seen a 2x increase in sales conversion rates - case study. “Millions of people around the world use Canva to achieve their goals – from high school students to small business owners and the Fortune 500, it’s important that we’re able to identify users where our premium subscriptions are the right fit and can add value to the way they’re using our platform. We’re looking forward to using Toplyne to effectively target and scale these efforts at our speed of growth while continuing to deliver value to our community of users across the globe.” said David Burson, Head of Product, Growth & Monetization at Canva. “Our product’s first version went live on Day 30 of the company’s existence when we onboarded our first customer - InVideo. When we saw their sales conversion rate double in just a few days, we knew we were onto something.” said Rohit Khanna, Co-founder at Toplyne and former VP-Product at Clevertap. With a mission to “help product-led companies bring delight to their users” Toplyne is committed to becoming a one-stop-shop for PLG businesses to solve their unique problems. Whether it’s bubbling up the most engaged users for sales calls or building plug-and-play features to help traditional companies transition to product-led, the company’s goal is to be in service of the end-users of software. "Founders and builders of product-led growth companies face the challenge of sales prioritization every day! Zeroing in on users who are most likely to pay is key to future-proofing your success. The Toplyne team’s experience in this sector, both as investors and entrepreneurs, convinced us that they’re the right team to solve this problem, and we're thrilled that Together Fund can help them scale." said Girish Mathrubootham, CEO & Founder, Freshworks (NASDAQ: FRSH) Toplyne is also backed by several prominent angel investors including Arjun Pillai (SVP, Strategic Growth, ZoomInfo), Sahil Lavingia (Gumroad), Shashank Kumar & Harshil Mathur (Razorpay), Kunal Shah (CRED), and Gaurav Munjal (Unacademy). About Toplyne Toplyne is a technology startup that lets sales teams at product-led SaaS companies increase conversions within their freemium user base. The company was founded in June 2021 by Rishen Kapoor and Ruchin Kulkarni who were earlier with Sequoia India and the former VP of Products at Clevertap, Rohit Khanna. To learn more, visit www.toplyne.io. About Surge Surge is Sequoia Capital India’s rapid scale-up program for startups in India and Southeast Asia. Surge combines $1 million to $2 million of seed capital with company-building workshops, a global curriculum, and support from a community of exceptional mentors and founders. The program’s goal is to supercharge early-stage startups and give founders an unfair advantage, right out of the gate. For more information on Surge, visit www.surgeahead.com. Contact Details Toplyne Ruchin Kulkarni ruchin@toplyne.io Company Website https://www.toplyne.io/

November 16, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Neighborhood Sun and Ameresco Partner to Bring Nation’s Largest Community Solar Project 100 Percent Dedicated to Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) Residents to Montgomery County, Maryland

Neighborhood Sun

The nation’s largest community solar farm to be 100 percent dedicated to low and moderate-income (LMI) residents is coming to Montgomery County. Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and Neighborhood Sun, a community solar company making solar accessible to everyone through its advanced community solar software platform, Sun Engine (™), in partnership with Montgomery County, today announced the first-of-its-kind solar farm bringing clean energy to thousands of low- and moderate-income Montgomery County residents. The project’s partners, along with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and other County representatives, launched the project’s subscription campaign today at an event at the County Executive Office Building in Rockville. Community solar farms enable access to affordable, clean energy for residents who are unable to build their own solar systems. Anyone who receives an electric bill can benefit including renters, residents in multi-unit buildings, municipalities, non-profits and businesses that don’t own their roofs. Through the subscription program for this new project, Montgomery County residents who are on the utility Pepco and who qualify as LMI are eligible to receive 25 percent savings on their electricity costs every month. Subscriptions are now available here. The array is sited on the capped Oaks Landfill in Gaithersburg, transforming underutilized land into an environmental asset that brings local jobs and clean, renewable energy to the community. The project, a total of 6 MW, is divided into three 2 MW arrays, and will generate approximately 11.7 million kilowatt hours annually. Array 1 is for use by the County and under a power purchase agreement, providing the County government clean, renewable energy at no upfront cost. Arrays 2 and 3, each with 2 MW, will be the community solar project with 100% of the generated electricity provided to low-to-moderate income residents. “It should not be a surprise to anyone that Montgomery County is creating the nation’s largest community solar farm that will create energy directed to low- and moderate-income residents,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Our Climate Action Plan calls for us to eliminate 100 percent of carbon emission by 2035 and it is projects like solar farms that will help us obtain this goal. I am very thankful to Neighborhood Sun and Ameresco, Inc for helping us create this community solar farm. And I am proud of the work of the Department of General Services for delivering another solar project in Montgomery County with 18 completed and four under construction. This project is not only what is good for the environment, but it also serves Montgomery County families who need help with their energy costs as well.” “The equitable and just deployment of renewable energy in the U.S. is critical to expanding our clean energy economy and addressing environmental injustice,” said Gary Skulnik, CEO, Neighborhood Sun. “As a Montgomery County business, we are especially pleased with the county’s support for expanding energy access into underserved communities.” This project is expected to help the County reach its goal of eliminating greenhouse emissions by 2035 and the state of Maryland’s goal to generate 50 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2030. The energy produced annually by the arrays dedicated to community solar is expected to be approximately 7.9 million kilowatt-hours. That is equal to preventing 5,599 metric tons of CO 2 from being released each year, which is equivalent to taking 1,218 cars off the road for one year and preventing 6,188,031 pounds of coal burned. “This project blows away by an order of magnitude any other 100% LMI project in the state of Maryland, and is a testament to Neighborhood Sun’s leading role in bringing energy justice to the state,” Skulnik added. Project construction is expected to begin in early 2022. “This project provides not only energy cost savings to the County and its participating low-to-moderate-income residents, but also leverages the use of an under-utilized land asset that will produce revenue for the County, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to its carbon neutrality goal,” said Ameresco Senior Vice President Jon Mancini. “Through this initiative, the County will demonstrate continued commitment to sustainability that will deliver economic and environmental benefits to the Montgomery County Community for many years to come.” The project received a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. “The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) was pleased to provide for this project over $950,000 in grant funding through MEA's Low-to-Moderate Income Community Solar Program, which provides incentives to reduce the cost of electricity generated from clean energy to Marylander's, with income limitations that result in energy costs being a disproportionate portion of their household expenses,” said Mary Beth Tung, Director, MEA. Regulators in Maryland recently voted to expand the capacity of the state’s community solar program as well as improve access for LMI customer participation in the state’s Community Solar Pilot Program. According to Wood Mackenzie, community solar is expected to exceed 900 MW of annual capacity in 2021. Maryland ranks in the Top 10 states in community solar according to Q2 2021 installations. Maryland-based Neighborhood Sun currently manages nearly 80 megawatts of community solar projects, enough solar to power more than 10,000 homes. About Neighborhood Sun Neighborhood Sun is committed to bringing the promise of solar to everyone, not just the select few. The company is a national leader in expanding solar access to underserved communities to address energy equity. Through its SunEngine™ advanced software platform, it offers a flexible, secure and fully transparent platform for solar developers or asset owners, plus a simplified enrollment experience for customers. For more information, go to www.neighborhoodsun.solar. About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Ameresco’s sustainability services in support of clients’ pursuit of Net Zero include upgrades to a facility’s energy infrastructure and the development, construction, and operation of distributed energy resources. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,000 employees providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com. The announcement of our entry into a power purchase agreement is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of the company’s overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in the company’s total assets in development or operation. This project was included in our previously reported assets in development as of September 30, 2021. Contact Details Wilkinson + Associates Mrs Leah F Wilkinson +1 703-307-3964 leah@wilkinson.associates Company Website https://neighborhoodsun.solar

November 15, 2021 05:07 PM Eastern Standard Time

Connecticut chooses BioTrack as the state's cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software

Forian

Forian Inc. (NASDAQ: FORA), a provider of technology, analytics and data science driven solutions for the healthcare and cannabis industries, announced that Connecticut has chosen BioTrack as the track and trace system for the state’s Department of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division. The state plans to use the BioTrack inventory tracking system to monitor the movement of cannabis products in the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis markets, while providing a real-time inventory of cannabis products available in the state and preventing unlawful diversion of products. The BioTrack software, commonly referred to as seed-to-sale tracking, will track cannabis from when it is first planted as a seed to the point of sale to the consumer. All licensed medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis establishments will be required to participate in the tracking system and log the movement of cannabis as it is grown, manufactured into other products, packaged, tested, and sold to qualifying patients or consumers. BioTrack’s state traceability system will also help recall cannabis plants and products deemed as unsafe/adulterated, and prevent adulterated and regulated materials from reaching the black market. “Connecticut has shown their desire to be at the forefront of cannabis by looking for best-in-class software solutions. We are very excited to work with the state to develop new technologies to support their cannabis-related initiatives,” said Moe Afaneh, VP of BioTrack. BioTrack’s point-of-sale software is used by customers in 38 states and 10 countries, while 10 state governments, including Connecticut, currently use BioTrack's patient portal and traceability system. About Forian Forian Inc. provides a unique suite of SaaS solutions, data management capabilities and proprietary data and analytics to optimize and measure operational, clinical and financial performance for customers within the traditional and emerging life sciences, healthcare payer and provider segments, as well as cannabis dispensaries, manufacturers, cultivators and regulators. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.forian.com. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "see," "will," "would," "target," similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Forian, and are not guarantees of future results, such as statements about the anticipated benefits of the business combination transaction involving Forian, Medical Outcomes Research Analytics, LLC and Helix Technologies, Inc., future financial and operating results, company strategy and intended product offerings and market positioning. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, those risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Forian's business, operations, strategy and goals; Forian's ability to execute on its strategy; the timing of the introduction of new product offerings; and the additional risks and uncertainties set forth more fully under the caption "Risk Factors" in Forian's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2021, and elsewhere in Forian's filings and reports with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of the date hereof, and Forian undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law. ABOUT FORIAN Forian provides a unique suite of SaaS solutions, data management capabilities and proprietary data and analytics to optimize and measure operational, clinical and financial performance for customers within the traditional and emerging life sciences, healthcare payer and provider segments, as well as cannabis dispensaries, manufacturers, cultivators and regulators. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.forian.com. Contact Details Forian Investors ir@forian.com Company Website https://forian.com/

November 15, 2021 02:43 PM Eastern Standard Time

EXCHANGE LISTING, LLC ADVISES HEARTBEAM INC. AND SECURES NASDAQ LISTING

Exchange Listing

Exchange Listing, LLC has finalized the Nasdaq Capital Markets listing for its client, Heartbeam Inc. (“ HeartBeam ” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BEAT and BEATW) on November 11 2021. The emerging digital healthcare company’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbols BEAT and BEATW, respectively. Concurrent with the NASDAQ listing, HeartBeam announced the pricing of its underwritten initial public offering of 2,750,000 units, each consisting of (i) one share of common stock and (ii) one warrant to purchase a share of common stock, at a public offering price per unit of $6.00 The warrants have an exercise price of $6.00 per share and are exercisable for a period of five years after the issuance date. All units are being offered by HeartBeam, Inc. In addition, HeartBeam has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 412,500 shares of its common stock and/or warrants to purchase up to an additional 412,500 of its common stock, at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds to HeartBeam from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, are expected to be $16.5 million. The Benchmark Company acted as the sole book-running managers for the offering. The Company, based in Santa Clara, California is a developmental stage digital healthcare company with a proprietary ECG telemedicine technology to bring new capabilities to cardiovascular disease, “Working with Exchange Listing as IPO counsel put us in a winning position,” commented Branislav Vajdic, CEO, HeartBeam. “Their exemplary team put us in contact with a best in class investment banker and legal team. We are thrilled to now be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Markets.” “When we met the HeartBeam management team, and reviewed their innovative digital healthcare products, we became incredibly enthusiastic about their market potential,” explains Peter Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer of Exchange Listing. “ HeartBeam’s medical grade heart attack detection technology is a game changer, allowing patients to determine if they are having a life threatening medical event. In concert with HeartBeam’s management and bankers, the Company now has a listing on Nasdaq Capital Markets.” Exchange Listing provides companies with cost-effective and efficient direct access to one-stop solutions in the strategic planning and implementation of listing and uplisting on senior exchanges such as the Nasdaq or NYSE. Focusing on company-specific structuring to meet listing requirements, Exchange Listing serves as the primary point of contact with the exchange, investment bankers and lawyers throughout the listing process. With extensive experience in investment banking, securities law, corporate governance and business management, Exchange Listing and its strategic partners facilitate clients' listing and capital markets objectives. About Exchange Listing Exchange Listing provides growth companies with direct access to a one-stop solution in the strategic planning and implementation of listing on a senior exchange such as NASDAQ or NYSE in a cost effective and efficient process. We assist clients in going public whether through an initial public offering, listing from another marketplace, merger or direct offering. We serve as the primary point of contact with the exchange, investment bankers, lawyers and other service providers. Our founders, strategic partners and advisors are entrepreneurs with backgrounds in investment banking, securities law, corporate governance and business management and have served as officers and directors of public and private companies. We pride ourselves in taking a hands-on role with our clients throughout the listing process. For more information, please visit: www.exchangelistingllc.com or contact info@exchangelistingllc.com. Contact Details Julie Livingston +1 347-239-0249 julie@wantleverage.com Company Website https://exchangelistingllc.com/

November 15, 2021 01:17 PM Eastern Standard Time

Replicated Named a ‘Cool Vendor’ by Gartner®

Replicated, Inc.

Replicated, a leading provider of multi-prem software delivery and management, today announced it has been included in the 2021 list of Cool Vendors in Cloud Computing by Gartner. “We are thrilled to be named a Gartner Cool Vendor in Cloud Computing,” said Grant Miller, co-founder and CEO of Replicated. “We started this company nearly seven years ago with the ambition to make folks rethink what on-prem software distribution and management could look like. Hopefully, with this designation, we’re a step closer to erasing the connotations of server racks, binaries, and bespoke operations and replacing them with ubiquitous Kubernetes-based, automated operations. In a word, maybe our efforts to modernize this distribution model have made on-prem software cool again.” Key findings in the report include: “Seventy-six percent of respondents to Gartner’s 2020 Cloud End-User Buying Behavior Survey that have adopted cloud infrastructure intend to operate in a multi-cloud environment. The primary reasons are to increase service availability, to leverage best-of-breed services across providers and to comply with compliance requirements across the globe. Real-world multi-cloud implementations are mired with architectural complexity, unclear total cost of ownership (TCO) and uneven governance due to inadequate planning and lack of a deliberate strategy. There is a new, emerging breed of startups with a cloud-first product mindset and multi-cloud product capabilities that are focused on easing multi-cloud adoption challenges.” As the report states, what makes Replicated a ‘Cool Vendor’ is that “it enables software vendors to distribute commercial Kubernetes applications to customer-controlled environments, thereby satisfying enterprise requirements for data security, reliability, and digital transformation.” You can access the full report here. About Replicated: Replicated is the modern way to ship on-prem software. Replicated gives software vendors a container-based platform for easily deploying cloud native applications inside customers' environments to provide greater security and control. Learn more at Replicated.com. Gartner Disclaimer: Gartner, Cool Vendors in Cloud Computing, 1 November 2021, Arun Chandrasekaran et. Al. GARTNER and Cool Vendors are registered trademarks and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Contact Details Forrest Carman +1 206-859-3118 forrestc@owenmedia.com Company Website https://www.replicated.com/

November 15, 2021 09:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

COMCAST DONATES $60,000 AND 150 LAPTOPS TO WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS DURING NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES MONTH

Comcast Washington

Comcast announced partnerships with three military community organizations in Washington state. In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, the company donated $60,000 and 150 laptops to Operation Military Family, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. The donations are part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to reach 50 million people over the next 10 years with the tools, resources, and skills needed to succeed in a digital world. According to research by the Army University Press, many American military Veterans face challenges with digital equity, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Comcast’s donations will help Veterans access technology integral for career advancement and social connection. These donations are part of Comcast's continued dedication to supporting Veterans and their families nationwide, in several ways. Since 2011, Comcast has donated more than $191 million in cash and in-kind contributions to military community organizations. “Our partnership with Comcast goes beyond just a monetary donation. Comcast is committed to helping Veterans access the technology they need for career and social success in the modern digital landscape,” said Mike Schindler, CEO of Operation Military Family. “These donations will allow our Veterans with mobility, adaptive, or accessible concerns obtain equipment and resources for those that have a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or diseases such as MS or ALS, their families, who we serve, advance in training, their careers, and personal lives. Technology and the ability to use it to its fullest potential is imperative for Veterans with a SCI or disease, and we appreciate Comcast’s dedication to technology support,” said Matthew Mickunas, President, Northwest Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington State. “Our long-term partnership with Comcast is one of our strongest corporate partnerships in Washington. Their support has and will continue to be a powerful asset to Veterans across the state,” said Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos, director Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. “We’re honored to partner with military community organizations that make powerful impacts with Veterans across the state of Washington. These organizations help them build digital equity at a time when it has never been more important,” said Carla Carrell, External Affairs Director for Comcast in Washington. Comcast employs more than 17,000 Veterans, National Guard and reserve service members, and military spouses. In 2020, the company was ranked number one on Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Employers list.” Comcast’s tradition of hiring and supporting the military community started with Ralph Roberts, the company founder and World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Comcast puts significant effort into supporting military Veterans and their families at all stages of their careers, which led to Comcast being named a Gold-level Military Friendly® Employer and a Military Friendly® Spouse Employer by Victory Media. About Operation Military Family OMF Community Outreach, dba Operation Military Family, incorporated as a Veteran-services 501 (c) (3) in 2012, is a Veteran services and solutions organization committed to helping Veterans and their families forge new proven and effective paths that lead to success in family, work, and life. About Paralyzed Veterans of America Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a congressionally chartered Veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – Veterans of the Armed Forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D). PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for quality health care for our members, research and education addressing SCI/D, benefits available as a result of our members’ military service, and civil rights and opportunities that maximize the independence of our members. About Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect Veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service. Our Central Office is located in Olympia and includes a Veterans Service Center as well as administrative support for all agency programs. WDVA offers long-term care in our four State Veteran Homes (the Washington Soldiers Home, the Washington Veterans Home, the Spokane Veterans Home, and the Walla Walla Veterans Home) for honorably discharged Veterans, and in some cases, their spouses. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Jack Follman jack_follman@comcast.com Company Website https://washington.comcast.com/

November 15, 2021 08:55 AM Pacific Standard Time

Treliant Adds Cryptocurrency Advisor Michael Saxon to Expand Blockchain and Virtual Currency Services

Treliant

Michael Saxon has joined Treliant as Senior Director, to expand the firm’s blockchain and cryptocurrency advisory services. Michael regularly advises consultants and clients on blockchain technologies and virtual currencies, and he has led projects supporting many of the most prominent companies in the cryptocurrency market. “Business models built on blockchains and virtual currencies are proliferating in both mainstream financial services companies and disruptive FinTech startups—introducing unprecedented risk as well as opportunity,” said Treliant Managing Partner Ross Marrazzo. “Michael understands this emerging market like few others, and can help clients control critical issues in operations and strategy, compliance, and financial crimes mitigation.” “I’ve long been dedicated to helping founders and executives systematically build and grow their businesses by staying at the leading edge of new technologies,” Michael said. “The key is to embed innovations like cryptocurrency in proven leadership and business methodologies.” Michael’s consulting in the virtual currency market has focused on operations and compliance systems; processes mitigating anti-money laundering and sanctions risk; and compliance systems and regulatory matters. Past engagements include: serving as project manager and primary author for a crypto startup “go-to-market” compliance risk assessment, road map, and program development project; serving as Interim BSA Compliance Officer for a U.S.-based crypto on-ramp technology provider; and serving as team leader for a global digital currency exchange’s compliance initiative to mitigate customer anti-money laundering/Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) risk. He has also advised crypto companies on customer and third-party disputes and litigation, and on state and federal regulatory engagement. He has trained executives and analysts on the emerging market. Michael is a retired U.S. Army officer and combat veteran who served on the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point for 10 years, culminating in his directing West Point’s ethics education program. He holds a BS from West Point and an MA and PhD from Indiana University. He also holds certifications in interorganizational planning and in organizational strategy. Treliant is a multi-industry consulting firm that serves organizations around the globe. Our firm serves financial institutions, consumer-oriented businesses, other corporations, and law firms. As a firm of leading professionals from industry and government, we assist our clients in navigating regulatory requirements and on best practices, while meeting strategic and operational objectives. We partner with clients as trusted advisors and via managed services including through secondments, interim resources, and other outsourcing strategies. Our advisory and assurance services and specialized, high-quality business solutions strengthen our clients’ corporate and regulatory compliance programs, risk management, and business performance. We also provide comprehensive support for corporate and regulatory investigations, litigation, and as government agency monitors and independent consultants. We serve companies from Main Street to Wall Street and across the globe. Contact Details Melissa Pazornik +1 202-249-7932 mpazornik@treliant.com Company Website https://www.treliant.com

November 15, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

SmartCone and CITM build Smart City IoT Data Repository to support start ups and SMEs

SmartCone Technologies, Inc.

SmartCone Technologies, Canada’s leader in IoT (Internet of Things) solutions is proud to announce its technology partnership with the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM). SmartCone is working to build a database Architecture and Platform that will capture data from all Smart Mobility Networks, both 4G & 5G elements, Intelligent IoT Nodes, C-V2X device, IoT devices and other sensors installed on the Smart Mobility Networks. Currently, there are two Smart Mobility Network sites in operation within the City of Hamilton, a public testbed located on the Mountain in the City of Hamilton, referred to as the “ Urban Test Environment ” and a private testbed within McMaster Innovation Park, referred to as the “ Office Park Test Environment ”. CITM’s Smart Mobility R&D Network (SMN) and Smart City IoT Data Repository were built to support start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) business clients with product development, R&D, and testing of smart mobility and transportation solutions. As one of three CITM technology partners, SmartCone’s hardware and software became an integral part of the SMN in 2020 and is also a key component of the data repository, available in November 2021. Clients can utilize these technological resources for free, gaining access to a complex test environment that includes both 4G/5G wireless connectivity, cloud storage, IoT/Compute at the Edge capability, and a V2X platform. CITM’s ultimate goal was to design and deliver a test environment providing clients with access to real-time and cumulative data to support the development and commercialization of new technologies. As part of the multi-test environment that also includes Nokia and iSmartWays technology, Smartcone sensors provide business clients with IoT sensor data from real-world urban intersections and roadways, and delivers true compute-at-the-edge capabilities. Richard Dunda, Director, CITM noted, “As one of three technology providers of our new multi-site test environment, Smartcone not only enables the infrastructure required to provide innovators with access to real-time data from the network and cumulative data from the repository, but also the ability to run applications in a cloud based environment, facilitating both remote and on-site, live roadside testing. We are thrilled to be working alongside Smartcone, an Ontario based company, to provide technical resources that further promote innovation in the autonomous transportation sector.” Jason Lee, CEO and Founder of SmartCone Technologies “SmartCone sees CITM as a strategic partner in the development of our technology ecosystem. They are strategically located in an area that provides mobility opportunities that cover the full span of transportation from roads, shipping ports and airports. This gives SmartCone an opportunity to really shine. Their vision, knowledge and experience in helping shape platform companies is also a valuable asset as SmartCone continues to break ground in new markets. On November 16, 2021, CITM and technology partners SmartCone, Nokia and iSmartWays, will hold an informative session to learn about Ontario’s first live, multi-site, 5G R&D test network that is available to help design, validate, and advance smart transportation and mobility products and technologies. Find out more and register for the event here. About CITM About the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility The Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) is an integral part of Innovation Factory and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and scale ups developing multi-modal and integrated smart mobility technology solutions. CITM provides business and technical advisory services, online training and learning opportunities via Academy@CITM, and access to a live multi-site test environment and data repository. www.citm.ca About SmartCone SmartCone Technologies Inc. (SCTI) is a unique data sensory company that commercializes new Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies powering a wide array of sensors, edge computing, sensor fusion and artificial intelligence (AI). TheSmartCone™ solutions have been used most recently in “ Return to Work ” solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as securing dangerous work sites, controlling bicycle lane traffic, managing vehicle fleets, smart warehouses, crowd control, and more. Visit us at www.thesmartcone.com Contact Details For more information, please contact Tenille Houston +1 343-804-0727 tenille@thesmartcone.com

November 15, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Control v Exposed, The Consulting Arm of Goodway Group Expands its Footprint into North America

Goodway Group

Goodway Group, the digital partner advertisers trust to deliver campaign performance and media efficiency, today announced UK-based division, CvE ( Control v Exposed ) is expanding its operations into North America following its success abroad. CvE provides a wide array of in-demand services such as media in-housing, adtech/martech advisory, decision science, advanced customer data analytics, and digital readiness audits. In North America, the company will provide advisory and consulting services that accelerate insight and build new effective marketing capabilities to support Goodway’s paid media strategy, activation and analytics focus. CvE compliments Goodway Group’s strength as a leading performance-based agency for notable clients including Anytime Fitness, Tacori, Subaru, Kubota, and Bagel Brands with advisory services that seamlessly cater to marketers’ rapidly evolving needs. The three-year-old company, originally established in the US, launched in Europe and Asia in 2019. CvE has since seen significant growth working alongside global brands such as Nokia and KFC’s Yum! brand to reimagine their operating model and support them in leveraging new digital capabilities including customer data analytics and technology to accelerate customer acquisition and retention. In its return to North America, CvE US will be helmed by newly appointed Managing Director, Aimee Reker, reporting to Paul Frampton, President. Reker joins Goodway Group following her time as CEO of consultancy firm Leveret Marketing where she worked with American Express, 3M, Nikon, Wiley Publishing, Homespotter.com, and Goodway Group. She was previously Managing Director and Partner of media consultancy, FRWD, which was acquired by Bain. Reker has launched a variety of strategic offerings for McCann Worldgroup as SVP, Global Director of Search and Social and as Global Strategy Lead for IPG’s first Emerging Media Lab where she guided marketing for clients such as Citibank, Microsoft, Diageo, and the U.S. Army. “Having consulted with Goodway Group over the last several months, Aimee has been instrumental in helping evolve our relationship with existing Goodway Group clients such as Blackhawk Networks” said Paul Frampton, President CvE, who previously served as CEO of Havas Media Group. “Her extensive experience in partnering with brands to diagnose blockers to growth and build out new capability, along with the tremendous value she has brought us in just a few months made it clear she was the right person to lead CvE’s return to the US.” As Goodway’s consulting arm, CvE will act as a transparent layer over its clients’ business as the advertising and marketing landscape continues to evolve. The company’s expansion into the North American market will play a pivotal role in Goodway Group’s growth strategy which aims to further strengthen the agency’s position as a strategic partner and catchall for their clients’ marketing needs in an increasingly digital world. Through the combination of CvE’s consultative services and Goodway Group’s ever-evolving capabilities, current and prospective clients will receive 360-degree support for all their marketing needs. In her new role, Reker will be responsible for building CvE’s North American presence and brand direct clientele. She will also work closely with Goodway Group’s inaugural Chief Growth Officer, Mike Hayes to develop the company’s go-to-market strategy. “Together Goodway Group and CvE are completely reimagining how brands view the role of marketing in their overall business strategy. I truly believe in their vision and am looking forward to leveraging my expertise in advising agencies, brands, and holding companies on strategically transforming their business operations to grow CvE US throughout North America,” shared Aimee Reker, Managing Director, CvE US. “I am thrilled to work with Goodway Group and CvE in this new capacity and to further their goal of moving marketing to the top of the boardroom agenda by 2029” CvE has seen significant growth over the last two years, doubling in headcount. The company is now expanding its team in both North America and abroad to strengthen Goodway Group’s position as a leader in the industry. About Goodway Group Goodway Group is the digital partner advertisers trust to drive campaign performance and media efficiency. Proud to be completely independently owned and operated, Goodway provides trustworthy expertise that meets its clients’ needs – and no one else’s. Its offerings span performance media across channels, data and analytics, as well as consultative services via its Control v. Exposed (CvE) division. Through the combination of employing the smartest technology and the most experienced people in the industry, Goodway delivers authentic results. Find Goodway Group online at goodwaygroup.com Goodway Group. Honestly Smart Digital. About CvE A New Service Layer Consultancy at the Nexus of Data, Media, and Technology. CvE deploys digital strategy, data, technology, and advisory services that consistently generate measurable business outcomes for brands through a flexible and agile service model, underpinned by trust and transparency. We partner with contemporary, progressive, and ambitious marketers with a mandate to transform their business and create long-term sustainable impact. We support in finding the optimal marketing operating model, cutting across areas including digital acceleration, media in-housing, adtech and martech strategy, agile, analytics, data strategy, identity management, and digital media strategy effectiveness/attribution. Contact Details Kite Hill PR for Goodway Group Patrice Gamble goodway@kitehillpr.com Control v. Exposed Aimee Reker, US Managing Director areker@controlvexposed.com Company Website https://www.goodwaygroup.com/

November 15, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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