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ToolsGroup Recognized as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix for Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce to has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS). The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix TM: Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO), Q4, 2023 includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading IRP&PO vendors in the form of its SPARK Matrix. It gives users strategic information to evaluate vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market position. According to Saad F. Shaikh, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “ToolsGroup’s comprehensive retail pricing solutions utilize advanced analytics to provide retailers with a holistic view of pricing and markdown strategies and assist retailers in managing and automating pricing throughout the product lifecycle. ToolsGroup’s AI-driven engine analyzes complex data at granular levels such as the combination of customer, product, location, and price point, in real-time to generate accurate demand forecasts and provide optimal price recommendations to retailers that maximize revenue. Furthermore, the company’s solutions provide a centralized space to plan promotional activities and execute effective promotions that maximize ROI.” This announcement follows ToolsGroup’s recent acquisition of Evo, a leading developer of artificial intelligence solutions for business performance optimization, with customers such as Decathlon and Benetton already reaping the benefits. JustEnough, a long-established software leader in retail and already a leader in dynamic planning, now applies Evo’s non-linear optimization, quantum learning, and advanced prescriptive analytics to enhance its retail planning and execution processes and results. According to Fabrizio Fantini, VP Product Strategy at ToolsGroup and founder at Evo, “This recognition reflects our continued momentum in developing sophisticated retail solutions that drive real-world results. JustEnough, ToolsGroup’s dynamic end-to-end retail planning and execution suite, enables organizations to overcome complexity and marketplace challenges while still satisfying customer demand. By enabling real-time decisions underpinned by Evo’s responsive AI engine, we help retailers automate and optimize pricing and promotions – protecting margins, eliminating waste, and improving efficiency for maximum ROI.” “ToolsGroup is thrilled to be named a top technology leader in our second consecutive retail SPARK Matrix this year,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “As retailers strive for high profit margins, excess inventory remains a challenge – especially during the post-holiday season. Our AI-powered price optimization tools analyze and convert size, color, model, and location data into optimal pricing recommendations. These insights, combined with our inventory optimization and stock rebalancing functions, help retailers satisfy demand while improving margins and minimizing waste.” Additional Resources: ● Want to learn more? Come meet ToolsGroup at NRF 2024, Booth #3948. Save your meeting slot today. ● Download the SPARK Matrix report HERE. ● Learn more about Evo’s responsive AI HERE. ● Read more about ToolsGroup’s industry accolades HERE. About Quadrant Knowledge Solutions Quadrant Knowledge Solutions is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients as the strategic knowledge partner in achieving business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth Advisory Services. Quadrant’s research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, visit: https://quadrant-solutions.com/market-research/ About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Quadrant Knowledge Solutions Mr. Ajinkya Ingle +1 978-605-1066 ajinkya@quadrant-solutions.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

December 12, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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French fintech Aria lands €15M to bring the digital payment experience to all businesses

Aria

B2B payments represent $120 trillion in volume annually around the world but only 7% of this is conducted digitally. Helping businesses upgrade their payments infrastructure and get paid instantly, French fintech Aria is today announcing a €15M funding round to expand their deferred payment infrastructure across the platform economy and B2B marketplaces. The funding round was led by 13books Capital with participation from Adevinta Ventures, Ankaa Ventures, Otium Capital and angel investors including Laurent Ritter (Purple), Mark Ransford and Guillaume Princen (former Stripe exec). Aria enables any merchant, B2B marketplace or vertical SaaS company that sells goods and services online and offline to offer their sellers a wide array of payment methods and terms, and get paid instantly — all in a single platform. Aria is able to connect with B2B marketplaces, transactional SaaS platforms and ERP systems to distribute early payment of supplier invoices and offers deferred payment options for end-clients via their API. Clément Carrier, CEO and co-founder of Aria, commented: “We have solved a big problem for freelancers and the platform economy but we have seen, first-hand, that businesses face a big bottleneck when it comes to payments. Most online business purchases today are completed by credit cards, while transactions via preferred methods for most businesses — like wires, checks, and online banking — remain offline and have to be conducted elsewhere. This is because the process is incredibly challenging, often involving offline quotes and invoices, multiple phone calls and emails, and long payment delays. Aria manages all of this complexity behind a slick checkout experience and makes offering flexible payments methods and terms as easy as using a credit card. The truth is that innovation in B2B commerce payments has lagged far behind the B2C space. We want to modernise wide-ranging aspects of how B2B commerce is conducted in the digital age.” Aria will offer businesses a check out experience akin to B2C users and underlying this the embedded payment infrastructure will cover funding, KYC/KYB, debtor risk analysis, anti-fraud analysis, credit insurance and debt recovery. A detailed dashboard will provide a clear overview of their payments landscape. Founded in 2019 in Paris by co-founders Clement Carrier and Vincent Folny, as ex-freelancers themselves they understood the pain of waiting for slow payment and uncertainty of income freelancers experience. Since launching their deferred payment API in 2021, Aria scaled up quickly to become the leading provider of deferred payments for the contingent workforce platforms in Europe. Aria is working with over 100 platforms to solve the payment gap between when suppliers need to get paid and when buyers want to pay for goods and services. Aria integrates directly into the platform's systems enabling instant direct payments to suppliers across Europe and allowing buyers up to 90 days to pay for services and goods. Over the last 12 months, on the back of growth in France and their UK launch, Aria has now processed over 0.5 Bn€ in payments for over 30k businesses and freelancers with invoices ranging from €500 to €20,000. Aria is supported by a €150m facility from several investors including M&G Investments to advance payments. Aria has partnered with Europe’s largest freelance platforms and marketplaces such as Malt, Brigad and Jump which are now being funded across Europe. Clément Carrier added: “While B2B payment volume is 5x the size of B2C retail payments, only 7% of B2B commerce is transacted online. Aria replaces the outdated method of B2B payments with an online experience that closely resembles B2C. With Aria’s suite of tools, companies can process any payment method, offer flexible net terms financing, and get paid instantly — all in one online platform. Buyers have the flexibility to pay like they would on a consumer website, transacting in a few clicks.” Michael McFadgen, Partner at 13books Capital, commented: “There is so much to like about Aria it’s hard to know where to start. Amazing team, exceptional growth, clear PMF across multiple verticals, highly capital efficient – they have it all. We’re very, very pleased they chose 13books as their partner for the next phase of growth and we look forward to supporting them.” The team at Aria are on a mission to help fully digitise B2B trade by bringing business payments and financing solutions online and closer to them, reducing friction in the buying process. Stefan Grabmann, Principal at Adevinta Ventures added: “Aria has developed a powerful solution enabling businesses and freelancers to receive payments on their own terms. We believe that the future of B2B marketplaces is fintech-enabled, and Aria is spearheading this transformation across Europe.” About Aria Aria is a B2B deferred payment infrastructure for the platform economy. It enables marketplaces, Transactional SaaS & ERPs companies to improve their growth by offering instant payments to their providers while maintaining cash flow until their customer has paid. Founded in 2019 in Paris by co-founders Clement Carrier and Vincent Folny. Since launching their deferred payment API, Aria has grown rapidly across Europe, to become the leading provider of deferred payment for contingent workforce platforms, working with the largest freelance platforms and marketplaces such as Malt, Brigad, StaffMe or Jump. For more information please visit https://www.helloaria.eu/en or follow via LinkedIn. About 13bookscapital 13books Capital invests in tomorrow’s financial technology. Founded in 2019 with a mission to back bold founders creating the world-changing financial technology of tomorrow, 13books Capital has invested $130 million in Europe's best fintech founders. Coupled with the experience and knowledge of its network, 13books Capital backs the journey of founders to realise their ambitions to scale globally. About Adevinta Ventures Adevinta Ventures is the investment arm of Adevinta, a leading online classifieds group and champion of sustainable commerce with a focus on Europe. Adevinta Ventures invests in start-ups in the marketplace technology space - giving promising ventures a leg-up whilst boosting economic prosperity in the sector. By leveraging the leading positions of Adevinta's brands (e.g. InfoJobs, leboncoin, Kleinanzeigen, Mobile.de, Fotocasa, Coches.net, Subito, Marktplaats) Adevinta Ventures adds strong value and is a long-term partner to its portfolio companies. Find out more at Adevinta.com/ventures. Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.helloaria.eu/en

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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JustiFi and Verifone Partner to Redefine Fintech for Platforms with a Unified Card-Present Solution

JustiFi

JustiFi, the fintech platform for platforms, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Verifone, the payments architect shaping ecosystems for online and in-person experiences. Together, they are introducing a “Unified Card-Present” solution, designed to seamlessly integrate payments for platforms and their customers. Card-Present refers to transactions where the physical payment card is present at the point of sale. JustiFi’s Card-Present solution includes in-person transactions where customers use credit or debit cards with Verifone’s state-of-the-art payment terminals. This enhanced payment processing solution simplifies transaction procedures and consolidates reporting processes for platforms by seamlessly incorporating both card-present and card-not-present transactions within a unified, intuitive dashboard. This innovative offering provides JustiFi’s customers with options of Verifone terminals, including mobile, countertop and stand-alone devices. With flexible lease and warranty options, businesses can effortlessly expand their payment capabilities, leading to increased fintech revenue opportunities. “We are thrilled to unveil our groundbreaking Unified Card-Present solution in collaboration with Verifone,” said Joe Keeley, CEO of JustiFi. “What sets this solution apart is our commitment to providing a comprehensive fintech platform for our customers. With JustiFi, businesses no longer need to navigate a complex web of disparate systems for transaction data and reporting. Whether it’s online payments, embedded lending, insurance, or now in-person transactions, all critical data is consolidated into one powerful dashboard. This unified approach simplifies management, streamlines operations, and empowers our clients to focus on what matters most – driving their business forward.” “We are excited to partner with JustiFi on this innovative omnichannel solution,” said Tim Aden, EVP of Verifone Global Partners. “JustiFi is leveraging Verifone’s consumer-trusted suite of powerful, secure and durable payment terminals with options for checkout at every point of decision, whether in-lane, in the aisle or fully mobile.” With JustiFi’s new Unified Card-Present solution, businesses get the simplicity, flexibility, and reliability they need to thrive in today’s dynamic market. For more information about JustiFi’s Unified Card-Present solution and the benefits it offers to businesses, please visit: https://justifi.tech/justifi-verifone/ About JustiFi: Justifi.tech Media Contact: cory.ploessl@justifi.tech JustiFi, the fintech platform for platforms, enables software companies to monetize white-label fintech products like embedded payments, Buy Now, Pay Later, lending, and insurance faster than ever before. As a registered payment facilitator, JustiFi provides world-class customer support and helps platforms deliver seamless fintech experiences to their end users. About Verifone: Verifone.com/en/global Media Contact: Press@Verifone.com Verifone is the payments architect shaping ecosystems for online and in-person commerce experiences, including everything businesses need – from secure payment devices to eCommerce tools, acquiring services, advanced business insights, and much more. As a global fintech leader, Verifone powers omni-commerce growth for companies in over 165 countries and is trusted by the world’s best-known brands, small businesses and major financial institutions. Contact Details JustiFi Cory Ploessl cory.ploessl@justifi.tech Company Website https://justifi.tech/

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Vertical IQ and Lumos Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership

Vertical IQ

Lumos Technologies, Inc. (Lumos), an innovative small business data analytics and advisory company, and Vertical IQ, a leading provider of Industry Intelligence, have announced a strategic partnership to improve financial institutions’ access to industry-specific information while elevating bankers’ visibility into Small Business Administration (SBA) lending trends and insights. With a shared vision of transparency to empower data-driven strategies, the partnership between Lumos and Vertical IQ will provide clients who advise businesses with unparalleled access to actionable information, insights, and tools. Vertical IQ and Lumos have integrated key data sets of SBA lending trends and industry performance insights for the purpose of sizing market competition, analyzing loan conditions on various industry segments, loan assessment, risk profiling, and predictive credit modeling. The Vertical IQ-Lumos partnership will provide Lumos users with access to more comprehensive industry data, including insights into local businesses’ industry structure, working capital requirements, and financial benchmarks. "We are excited to partner with Vertical IQ to deliver more comprehensive industry data to our clients," said Brett Caines, co-founder and CEO of Lumos. "Vertical IQ's Industry Intelligence will help us provide our clients with deeper insights into industry trends and performance, which will enable them to make more informed decisions." The partnership also will improve the accessibility of industry insights through generative AI as part of the Lumos Business Report. Further, this collaboration will enhance the availability of SBA credit performance data in the Vertical IQ platform. "We are thrilled to partner with Lumos to give trusted advisors the in-depth data and analytics they need to win more business and close more deals," said Paul Hock, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Vertical IQ. "Our actionable Industry Intelligence, combined with Lumos’ SBA credit insights, also will enable credit professionals and lenders to approach industry analysis and all B2B lending with confidence. Our combined data will equip them with automated business summaries that provide the highest-level insights in an easy-to-digest fashion." About Lumos Technologies, Inc. Lumos is an industry-disrupting data analytics company delivering actionable insights, advisory services, and AI-driven technologies with safety and soundness in mind. Backed by expert financial literacy, Lumos provides financial institutions with standardized and automated metrics, powerful decisioning models, and efficient processes with rich, curated data and decades of financial institution literacy at the heart of it all. To learn more about Lumos, visit http://www.lumosdata.com. About Vertical IQ Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Vertical IQ is a nationally recognized leader in Industry Intelligence. Whether they’re pitching a local brewery or a national biotech company, successful sales, marketing and customer success teams use Vertical IQ to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business challenges before, during and after meetings. Covering more than 97% of the economic revenue in the U.S. and Canada through more than 920 Industry Profiles and 3,400 local economic reports, Vertical IQ equips users with the confidence and credibility to make memorable first impressions and sustain enduring relationships. Contact Details Kelsey Surmacz +1 919-787-4600 ksurmacz@verticaliq.com Company Website https://verticaliq.com/

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Investing in the U.S. Health Care Sector with the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV)

Select Sector SPDR

The health care industry is an ever-present sector in the investment landscape, offering steady growth and resilience even during challenging times, thanks to factors like aging demographics, which drive the performance of companies in this sector. For investors looking to gain exposure to this robust market, the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLV ) presents a cost-effective and efficient option. XLV provides broad exposure to core companies within the U.S. health care industry by tracking health care stocks from the S&P 500 Index, weighted by market cap. Top holdings* include UnitedHealth Group (10.54%), Lilly (9.70%), Johnson & Johnson (7.66%), Merck (5.35%), AbbVie (5.17%), and Thermo Fisher (3.94%), representing more than 40% of the fund. About the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) Launched in 1998, XLV is the oldest health care ETF in the market. With over $37 billion in assets under management and a low total expense ratio of 0.10%**, this fund offers easy access to major players in the pharmaceuticals, health care equipment and supplies, health care providers and services, biotechnology, life sciences tools and services, and health care technology industries. The health care industry is one of the largest in the U.S. economy, with demand remaining consistent due to the essential nature of its services. This ETF capitalizes on that demand, providing focused exposure to leading health care names. XLV has proven to be a useful tool for investors seeking strategic or tactical positions in the health care sector. Moreover, the transparency of XLV is one of its main advantages. Investors can follow daily portfolio holdings and weightings at sectorspdrs.com, ensuring they are always informed about their investments. As consumer spending on health care continues to rise year over year, XLV represents a valuable opportunity to capture this steady growth. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLV ) allows easy access to the largest companies in the health care industry. As an investment vehicle, it offers a diversified methodology that can fit portfolios and investment strategies in a broad market manner, making it a practical tool for investors of all sizes. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication. About the Company: Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals. *Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 11/30/23 subject to change **Ordinary brokerage fees apply DISCLOSURES The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing. One may not invest directly in an index. Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Media Contact: Company: Select Sector SPDRs Contact: Dan Dolan* Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203 Country: United States Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/ *Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. SEL007096 EXP 1/31/24 Contact Details Dan Dolan +1 203-935-8103 dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

December 12, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

LimeWire Unveils AI Music Studio: Advancing the Vision of an AI-Powered Audio Workstation

LimeWire

LimeWire, renowned for its pioneering role in peer-to-peer music sharing, today announced its latest foray into the generative AI space with the launch of the LimeWire AI Music Studio. This groundbreaking platform, which allows users to effortlessly create fully ownable AI-generated tracks, marks LimeWire’s second significant investment toward strengthening its AI offering and builds on its September acquisition of AI image generator platform BlueWillow. The LimeWire AI Music Studio introduces a revolutionary, easy-to-use interface that empowers individuals, regardless of their experience, to become music artists. What makes LimeWire’s advancement in the music AI space even more groundbreaking is the combination of generative AI tools across different content types. Users will now, for the first time, be able to generate full-length tracks, create cover images for their work, and publish them all on a single platform. It also incorporates open-source AI technologies, enabling users to retain ownership of the music they create, in contrast to competitors that only offer creation capabilities without ownership rights or rely on Discord communities and complex prompts, limiting users' creative potential. This user-friendly approach reflects LimeWire's commitment to democratizing the creative space, making advanced AI tools accessible to everyone. "The launch of LimeWire AI Music Studio represents a groundbreaking technological milestone, symbolizing not only a stride forward in our pursuit of innovation but a profound commitment to fostering creativity within the dynamic landscape of modern content creation," said Paul Zehetmayr, co-CEO of LimeWire. "As music continues to evolve, so does our dedication to providing aspiring musicians with cutting-edge tools that empower and amplify their artistic expression." The studio's debut lays the foundation for LimeWire's continuous, comprehensive product development plan, aiming to launch a fully-fledged AI-enabled audio workstation in 2024. LimeWire envisions a future where anyone can be a music artist producing full-length tracks, from beats and melodies to lyrics and editable singing voices. This commitment aligns with LimeWire's overarching mission to provide users with best-in-class advanced AI tools, fostering a community of creators who can bring their artistic visions to life. Similar to LimeWire's acquisition of BlueWillow, which marked the convergence of shared vision and innovation, LimeWire’s AI Music Studio combines the strengths of its existing AI Studio interface with advanced generative AI technology. This synergy aims to redefine AI-driven content creation and creativity, placing LimeWire at the forefront of this rapidly evolving generative AI landscape. "Our platform is designed to break down barriers, allowing aspiring musicians and creators to unleash their potential with the power of AI. As we venture into the future of music, it is our firm belief that AI technology should be a catalyst for inclusivity, empowering aspiring musicians from all walks of life,” added co-CEO of LimeWire, Julian Zehetmayr. “By providing accessible AI tools, we aim to level the playing field, ensuring that traditional resource constraints no longer hinder the creative journey.” Looking ahead, LimeWire envisions a vibrant community around its AI Music Studio, where creators can not only share their work but also monetize it. LimeWire's commitment to democratizing the digital creative space extends to the AI-generated music realm, providing users with unprecedented opportunities to earn revenue from their creations. ABOUT LIMEWIRE LimeWire is a leading AI Studio for image, music and video content creation and social platform for content creators, artists and musicians. It is home to a community of over 2 million creators, who have designed more than 500 million AI generated content pieces to date. Through blockchain technology, the LimeWire platform makes AI generated content ownable and tradeable, and allows creators to monetize their content as part of the LimeWire ad-revenue share program. All powered by the LMWR token, the native platform currency.On its mission to make advanced AI tools accessible to all types of creators, LimeWire has closed strategic partnerships with Universal Music Group (UMG), Algorand, Polygon and Google Cloud. Twitter | Discord | Telegram Contact Details Ditto PR Sam Shillet sam@dittopr.co Company Website https://limewire.com/

December 12, 2023 06:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

Contract Management Institute Announces New Governance Board

National Contract Management Association

National Contract Management Association’s (NCMA) Contract Management Institute (CMI), an institution dedicated to advancing the profession of contract management is thrilled to introduce its newly appointed Governance Board for the 2023-2024 term. These accomplished professionals will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of CMI and ensuring the organization's success. "Having had the privilege of working alongside these distinguished professionals throughout my career, I am absolutely thrilled and deeply proud to welcome them to the newly revitalized CMI," stated CMI's Executive Director and former Department of Homeland Security Chief Procurement Officer, Soraya Correa. "Their exceptional expertise and dedication will undoubtedly contribute to our shared vision, and I look forward to the extraordinary journey ahead." NCMA Chief Executive Officer, Kraig Conrad will become the Board Chair for CMI. He expressed his excitement, saying, "I am delighted and honored to serve as Chair for the Institute. CMI is poised to become an important extension of NCMA, providing valuable resources to elevate our profession. I look forward to our journey together and the positive impact we will make." Denyce Carter, the current Board Chair of NCMA, will be joining Kraig Conrad as a distinguished addition and Vice Chair to the CMI board. She said, "I look forward to being part of an initiative that identifies and creates ways to enhance contract management practices, ultimately improving the profession for the workforce and the broader acquisition community." Along with Mr. Conrad and Ms. Carter, the Governance Board includes several accomplished professionals – including three NCMA past Presidents – that bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the CMI board, representing a diverse range of organizations from government agencies and industry leaders to top consulting firms. The full list includes: Amanda Christian, Senior Vice President of Subcontracts and Procurement at CACI International Inc. She is responsible for setting direction, policy, and procedures based upon corporate-level strategy, and ensuring that procurement and subcontracts personnel provide value and contribute to the overall success of the company. Amanda is a Past-President of NCMA and served on its Board of Directors for seven years. She is a Fellow and currently serves on the Board of Advisors. Alan Chvotkin, Partner at Centre Law Group where he specializes in federal government contracts law and its policies and practices, including counseling companies on a wide range of matters from contract formation and performance through disputes and claims. Mr. Chvotkin is a Fellow of NCMA and currently serves on its Board of Advisors. Kim Denver, Senior Vice President and Chief Contracts Executive at Leidos, leads a team of over 250 contracts professionals, overseeing a diverse portfolio of thousands of active contracts, and previously held a key role as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement. Mr. Denver currently serves on NCMA’s Board of Advisors. Wendy Masiello is currently an independent consultant, having retired from the U.S. Air Force as a three-star general in July 2017. During her 36-year career with the Air Force, she served as director of the Defense Contract Management Agency; deputy assistant secretary (contracting), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition; and program executive officer for the Air Force’s $30 billion service acquisition portfolio. She is an NCMA Past-President, and currently a member of the Board of Directors for KBR Inc. and Board of Advisors for NCMA and the Public Spend Forum Debra Scheider is Vice President, Corporate Contracts for Lockheed Martin Corporation. She is responsible for leading the Corporations Contracting, Industrial Development, and Estimating work encompassing policies, strategies, training, and procedures across the Corporation. Ms. Scheider is Past-President of NCMA and served on its Board of Directors for nine years. She is a Fellow of NCMA and currently serves on the Board of Advisors. She is a Director for the Procurement Round Table. Karla Smith Jackson, currently serving as the Senior Procurement Executive, Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, and Assistant Administrator for Procurement at NASA, is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise with more than three decades of federal contracting experience. Her noteworthy background is in program management, acquisition, and contract planning. She is currently a member of the NCMA Board of Directors. Charlie Williams, President, CWilliams, LLC., held a number of pivotal roles that significantly contributed to the field of contract management., Notably, he served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Contracting for the United States Air Force, Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Commissioner on the Section 809 Panel, President of the NCMA Board of Directors, Chair of the NCMA Standards Consensus Body, a valued member of the NCMA Board of Advisors, and a distinguished Member of the NASA Advisory Council. CMI is dedicated to fostering excellence in contract management by conducting research, studies, and analyses that promote engagement, standards, professional development, and enhanced business practices. The new Governance Board will play a pivotal role in guiding the organization's strategic direction and ensuring the continued growth and success of CMI. For more information about the Institute and its Governance Board, please visit ncmahq.org/cmi. The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) – www.ncmahq.org – stands as the premier contract management organization whose mission is to collaborate towards a globally recognized contract management profession that strengthens its nexus with related acquisition communities. Serving approximately 20,000 members in both the public and private sectors, NCMA propels the growth, advancement, and impact of practitioners through a steadfast commitment to serve through the open exchange of ideas in neutral forums. Contact Details National Contract Management Association Holly DeHesa +1 281-865-3296 holly.dehesa@ncmahq.org Company Website https://www.ncmahq.org

December 12, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Kaleo Forecasts 40% Price Pump For Floki; BONK and Meme Moguls Hits New All-time High

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A pseudonymous crypto analyst known as @CryptoKaleo on X has predicted that Floki will rise 40%. Meanwhile, BONK and Meme Moguls have set a new price record. Analysts have also predicted that the value of Meme Moguls will rise by 100x, making it among the top altcoins to watch. Let’s see why these tokens are up. >> Can You Predict The Next 1000x Meme Coin? Become A Meme Mogul Today << Can Floki (FLOKI) Rally 40%? On Wednesday, a pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst, Kaleo, @CryptoKaleo, predicted a 40% surge for Floki, a meme coin. Kaleo compared Floki and a meme coin based on Solana called BONK. The analyst noticed a consistent pattern in Floki’s recent price changes. To emphasize the similarities, Kaleo provided a short-term technical analysis comparing the breakout models of BONK and Floki. According to them, “the structural similarities are quite evident. A 40% increase in Floki price would not be surprising, considering it would still be 20% below its all-time high.” According to data from CoinMarketCap, the Floki price has jumped 25.6% on the 7-day chart from $0.00003233 to $0.00004431. BONK (BONK) Overtakes FlokI Inu’s Market Cap BONK (BONK), a dog-themed cryptocurrency token built on the Solana blockchain, has experienced tremendous growth. It currently holds a position among the top three “dog-themed coins” based on market cap. As of December 8, data from CoinMarketCap showed that BONK has a market cap of $753 million. Floki, on the other hand, has a market cap of $385 million. The token’s trading volume has seen double-digit gains in the past week. The price of BONK has seen growth of 956.0% in the previous month, a 1,800% surge from late October to late November. On the weekly chart, the price of Bonk has soared 203.8%, reaching a new all-time high of $0.00001251 on December 8. BONK’s notable success is due to the resurgence of its parent network, Solana. The token has recovered in 2023 from its 2022 crisis. Meme Moguls (MGLS) Does Not Depend On Hype, Unlike Floki and BONK Meme Moguls (MGLS) has positioned itself as the best crypto investment by merging memecoins and play-to-earn gaming into a single platform. Unlike most memecoins, MGLS derives its value from real-world uses rather than relying solely on hype. It serves as both an in-game currency and a governance token within the Meme Moguls ecosystem. Within the ecosystem, community members and friends can also arrange tournaments on the Meme Moguls platform and engage in simulated investment games. These tournaments can range from casual fun to featuring prize pools and entry fees, fostering collaboration among users while providing opportunities to win prizes and rewards. This aspect positions Meme Moguls as the preferred choice for those seeking entertainment and potential rewards, often dubbed the best crypto investment. This strategic approach is anticipated to drive demand for Meme Moguls’ native token, MGLS, even higher. Meme Moguls seamlessly incorporates NFTs into its ecosystem. As a result, users can purchase and sell rare NFT characters that enhance trading capabilities and improve trading conditions. Importantly, the rarer the NFT, the more favorable the conditions, including leverage and spreads. The value of the MGLS token currently stands at $0.0021. Market experts have projected a 100x price increase during the presale. Conclusion In summary, the top altcoins to watch out for more gains are Floki, BONK, and Meme Moguls. However, Meme Moguls is the only meme coin with utility on the list. This has fueled the increased interest in the project. For more information about the Meme Moguls (MGLS) presale: Website: https://mememoguls.com/ Buy presale: https://app.mememoguls.com/sign-up Twitter: https://twitter.com/meme_moguls Contact Details Meme Moguls pr@mememoguls.com

December 11, 2023 03:05 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Crypto Analyst Ali Martinez Makes a Bullish Cardano Price Prediction; Everlodge To Combine AI Technology With Real Estate Investment

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Recently, the prominent crypto analyst Ali Martinez made a bullish Cardano (ADA) price prediction that has excited the crypto community. Simultaneously, Everlodge (ELDG) - a new DeFi project, announced plans to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into its ecosystem. Because of this, many experts now believe that this rising presale star (now in Stage 8) can experience a 3,000% value growth in 2024. Keep on reading as we go over these developments in greater detail. How High Can Cardano Go? Ali Martinez's optimistic prediction has placed Cardano (ADA) in the spotlight, forecasting a potential surge in its value. Over the past month, the Cardano price has increased from $0.38 on November 9 to $0.62 on December 9. According to Martinez, Cardano may soar to $0.75 before the end of 2023. The Cardano crypto technical analysis backs this claim as it trades above its 100 and 200-day EMAs. Moreover, this altcoin has experienced 17 green trading days out of the last 30. This is a noteworthy 57%, bolstered by a low price volatility of 7.31% during that time. If Cardano can maintain this uptrend, reaching $0.75 before the year ends may be plausible. That is why Cardano is a good altcoin to watch at the moment. Everlodge (ELDG): One Of The Best Crypto Coins The global hospitality industry was valued at $4.5T in 2022, and Everlodge (ELDG) plans to dominate it with its unique platform. It will create the first property marketplace to mint real-world properties into NFTs and then fractionalize them. As a result, you may become a fractional owner of a New York hotel on the blockchain and join the world's top 1% for a low price. The crypto community is also excited about Everlodge's AI integration. Notably, this AI-driven tool will monitor and scan property prices all over the globe. Using predictive algorithms can help you discover undervalued markets that could skyrocket soon. For example, if you used the tool two years ago, it would have pointed to Dubai as the next real estate hotspot. All this is powered by the ELDG native token, which is now in Stage 8 of its presale, costing only $0.027. Millions of tokens have been sold in just a few months as investors want to grab them before their value surges. With early buyers gaining 170% ROI, this fear is well-warranted. Holding it will also give you benefits such as discounts or passive income via staking. With Everlodge's innovation, it may become a fan-favorite for millions of people. Therefore, experts remain bullish as they forecast a surge to $0.038 before the presale ends. History shows us that a Tier-1 CEX listing could cause a 30x value growth for ELDG when it launches. With a limited-time 10% deposit bonus, those purchasing this DeFi token are now positioning themselves for tremendous returns. An Era of Anticipated Growth and Innovation As the crypto community anticipates the potential surge in Cardano's value fueled by Ali Martinez's prediction, Everlodge's integration of AI technology adds a layer of sophistication to real estate investment. It will add to your investment experience while also helping your decision-making. Thanks to its lower market cap of $14M, Everlodge may surpass Cardano, making it the best crypto to invest in. For more information about the ongoing Everlodge (ELDG) Presale, please visit their website. Contact Details Everlodge Media Team marketing@Everlodge.io

December 11, 2023 02:38 PM Eastern Standard Time

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