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STARTRADER, as a Titanium Sponsor, wins the award of the Fastest Growing Broker at the Dubai Forex Expo 2022

Startrader

Forex Expo Dubai 2022 The fifth edition of the annual Forex Expo Dubai, which was held at the World Trade Center on October 19 th and 20 th, 2022, was organized by the well-known name in the ForexExpo world, HQMena. HQMena has been successfully arranging events that bring forex enthusiasts, brokers, and financial specialists closer to each other. The Forex Expo Dubai is one of the largest and most important events in the forex world. Featuring 100+ FinTech companies, 5000+ investors, important FX brands, and technology providers, the event brought together industry leaders from around the world and gave them the chance to connect and exchange the latest updates. To raise capital market awareness and understanding among traders and investors, financial markets experts delivered keynote sessions at the two-day conference held in conjunction with the Forex Expo. STARTRADER as a Titanium Sponsor at the Forex Expo Dubai STARTRADER, a titanium sponsor, put together a professional-looking and unique booth that highlighted the brand’s unique star advantages. The team also organized engaging activities to create a friendly atmosphere and gave away souvenirs. STARTRADER ’s booth number 80 was easily and remarkably noticeable as the professional sales team interacted massively with the event’s attendees, answered their questions, and gave them more details about the brand and what it offers to the clients. STARTRADER Seminar at the Forex Expo Dubai 2022 “The Energy Market under the Microscope” was the topic of the main seminar presented by STARTRADER ’s Chief Market Analyst, Mohammad Burqan. In this seminar, he introduced detailed explanations of what is happening in this market around the world. Mr. Burqan also took part in the panel discussion “How to transform data into knowledge in the FX trading market” and shared insightful ideas on the topic. STARTRADER as the Fastest Growing Broker It was a proud moment for STARTRADER to receive the Fastest Growing Broker Award at the Forex Expo Dubai. The team keeps improving and growing because it's their aim to be as close to the clients as possible and to provide them with excellent trading and business experience. A reliable trading environment, ultra fast execution, 24/5 dedicated client support, and trading opportunities on 170+ products are some of the main advantages that gained the brand its clients’ trust and helped it achieve such great success and growth. What Makes STARTRADER One of the Best Growing Brokers? Because its clients' satisfaction is its top priority, STARTRADER is among the few brokers that take the lead in innovating and improving the technology used in the financial services sector. Additionally, STARTRADER creates the perfect fusion of speed, technology, and accessibility. Through its Copy Trade, Web Trader, MT4 and Social Trade platforms, it provides the opportunity for traders around the world to trade seamlessly and efficiently. It also offers the partners unbeatable programs that are backed by top institutional liquidity as well as a wide range of customizable solutions, commissions, offers, and more. STARTRADER managed to get closer to the clients in regions like MENA and LATAM, and offered them good localized service. It still aims to expand beyond that. Disclaimer: STARTRADER provides leveraged derivative products including forex and CFD. Please note that leveraged products may NOT be suitable for all investors since these carry a high level of risk to your capital and it is possible to lose more than your net deposit. It is your responsibility to fully understand that when trading on a margin or leverage basis, your capital is at risk, and carefully consider your investment objectives, trading knowledge, experience, and affordability. Please do not trade if you are unable to afford the loss the trading may bring. It is recommended to consult independent and professional suggestions if you have any questions or concerns about the product STARTRADER provides. Please note that STARTRADER do NOT intervene or take responsibility for the loss caused by following trading advice or copy trades. STARTRADER LLC is a company duly incorporated in Saint Vincent & The Grenadines under Number 228 LLC 2019 to provide margin FX and CFDs trading services for global investors. Contact Details STARTRADER Startrader Support +886 910 215 893 INFO@STARTRADER.COM Company Website http://www.startrader.com/

November 10, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Adam Nasir A Fast Rising SaaS Founder Has Created The Perfect Software Solution After A Google Search Failed To Help

Smarter Contact

Adam Nasir, the founder of Smarter Contact began his professional career as a real estate investor, purchasing and selling hundreds of properties. The year was 2017, and he was looking to close more deals in his business by reaching out to a large number of people in a short amount of time. He found texting was helping him get their attention faster. Wondering if he could send many messages at once, he ‘Googled’ it and didn't find a good solution. That is when the initial idea of "Smarter Contact" came to his mind, and he never looked back. “I was surprised to see no one was taking advantage of SMS marketing. People are glued to their phones 24/7 - young or old, our phones are with us at all times, so it’s a no-brainer for businesses to communicate on this channel. My goal was to build personal relationships from my businesses directly with consumers. Fast forward a few years, this is what we are helping businesses do with Smarter Contact.” Revealed Adam. Smarter Contact is an outbound SMS marketing software with a built-in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. It became really successful due to the user interface being both highly effective at nurturing leads in all stages and simple to use. Sean Terry, CEO of Flip2Freedom and one of their top customers is quoted as saying “ Smarter Contact is hands down the best lead-gen tool. I've tried every SMS software out there, this is the only one that truly delivers ” Smarter Contact provides its customers with an all-in-one solution to convert and close more leads. The software provides many valuable services like a robust CRM, skiptracing, a phone system, and ringless voicemail (RVM) amongst many other valuable tools for businesses to stay in touch. Text messages have been proven to have a 99.8% open rate, which is significantly higher than the current email open rate hovering around 25%. “You’re probably holding your phone right now as you’re reading this. Your customers are no different - they have their phones with them all the time. Mobile marketing is hands down the most effective at getting attention…” Suggested Adam. Using his software personally, Adam 6xed his own real estate business. He realized that this could genuinely benefit other businesses in the country. The initial version of the software took off in its first year of launch and delivered so many results for clients that he realized this was going to be big. Like most startups, Smarter Contact had its share of teething problems. In early 2020 the original software developer who helped bring Adam’s vision to life disappeared, without any documentation to continue. Adam wasn’t going to let go of his dream that easily. On the verge of losing everything, he found a team of software developers in Ukraine that stabilized and further optimized the text messaging software. “We are relentlessly focused on our customers and their experience. We have spent a lot of time making the software as easy to use as possible. So that anyone who uses the software can jump in and figure it out while receiving the highest conversion possible.” explains Adam. Smarter Contact is a fast-growing SaaS company that started with a small team. Due to the company's immense success, a recent business expansion has occurred, and the Smarter Contact team has grown over 50 employees in 3 years. The company has now branched out into many industries, including for real estate agents, ecom, lending, automotive offering tailor-made SMS marketing solutions for companies all over America. Contact Details Smarter Contact Adam Nasir inquiries@smartercontact.com Company Website https://smartercontact.com

November 09, 2022 10:06 AM Eastern Standard Time

BIO-key’s Integrated Solution Could Help Provide A Cost-Effective Cyber Insurance Solution

BIO-key International, Inc.

Organizations that rely on computers and digital media to accomplish vital business tasks would likely have cybersecurity as one of their primary concerns today. Banks and financial institutions must be especially careful about cyberattacks as they store vast amounts of their customers’ personal and financial data and any breach could result in huge financial losses for them and their customers while also resulting in complicated lawsuits. Customers rely on banks to deploy first-class security measures to safeguard their most valued possessions, financial assets, and information, making trust the most critical component when deciding on who to bank with. When a financial institution falls victim to a data breach or cyber attack, it results in irreparable damage to the foundational trust that underscores the customer-bank relationship. The healthcare industry also stores mountains of sensitive data, including patients’ personal information and medical history, and any data security breach causes untold damage to the reputation of the hospitals and the trust with their patients. The healthcare and financial services industries are required to adhere to strict compliance regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). To meet strict compliance laws, organizations must implement more robust and harder-to-hack security systems. What Is Cyber Insurance? If a company falls victim to cybercrime and a costly breach occurs, it may not have adequate resources to recover from the damage inflicted by the crime or to recuperate losses. In such cases, cybersecurity insurance may be required to minimize losses and ensure the attacks do not completely cripple the business. Cyber insurance is designed to help businesses and individuals hedge against internet-related risks and liabilities, including the potentially devastating effects of cybercrimes such as malware, ransomware, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, or other methods used to compromise a network and sensitive data. It’s typically cheaper to obtain insurance coverage than to pay for recovery efforts and backup services from a company’s own funds if it is attacked and is often required by industry regulators. According to IBM (NYSE: IBM), the average cost of a data breach was $4.24 million in 2021, a 10% increase from 2020. In 2019, a major provider of credit cards and consumer lending Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF) experienced a large data breach that impacted 100 million people in the United States. According to Reuters, this event resulted in an $80 million penalty apart from customers leaving the Capital One platform. Fortunately for the company, Capital One had $400 million in cyber insurance and was able to avoid severe financial repercussions. Cyber Insurance By Itself Is Not The Answer While many organizations are looking to add cyber insurance to their security arsenals, they may end up paying very high insurance premiums if they do not already have a strong cybersecurity solution in place. BIO-key International Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), a provider of secure access-management solutions, believes it may have the right tools to help. The company says that its Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) solutions offer the dual benefits of securing the workplace from cyber attacks, while also ensuring a lower cost on cyber insurance. Insurance premiums increasingly tend to be extremely high when the company does not already have adequate security solutions in place. Multi-factor Authentication is a process that enhances login security by requiring users to verify their identity with more than just a username and password. BIO-key’s authentication solution involves the use of Identity-Bound Biometrics (IBB), a type of authentication that verifies the identity of the individual behind the keyboard through biometric factors like fingerprint and palm scanning and face recognition. Its signature product — PortalGuard® IDaaS (identity-as-a-service) — supports various authentication options to meet the security goals of most modern organizations, according to the company. PortalGuard enables accessibility to a suite of apps from multiple devices without requiring the user to manage numerous difficult-to-remember passwords. Its MFA aspects, including biometric authentication options like IBB, prevent unauthorized access to business applications, which may be especially beneficial in post-COVID times where working remotely has almost become the norm in most organizations. A cyber insurance policy is not a substitute for cybersecurity. Companies still need to have a complete security suite installed to remain protected. Cyber insurance can help soften the blow caused by a security breach, complementing the cybersecurity solution in place and serving as part of an overall cyber risk-management plan for companies. To learn more about BIO-key’s MFA solutions, visit its website. BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software managing millions of users. Its cloud-based PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy to deploy, convenient and secure access to devices, information, applications, and high-value transactions. BIO-key's patented software and hardware solutions, with industry-leading Identity-Bound Biometric (IBB) capabilities, enable large-scale Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solutions, as well as customized on premises solutions. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Catalyst IR- William Jones, David Collins +1 212-924-9800 BKYI@catalyst-ir.com Company Website https://www.bio-key.com/

November 09, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

More than half of American consumers worry they won’t be able to pay their bills on time, Lexop study finds

Lexop

A recent survey by Lexop reveals that American consumers are increasingly concerned about their ability to pay their bills. Whereas 52% of consumers had previously paid their debt in full and on-time in the last year, now nearly 60% admit to being worried about their ability to pay bills over the next six months. Lexop’s online survey of more than 1,100 Americans in September of 2022 reveals how growing financial strain is forcing consumers to prioritize the payment of recurring bills. Survey respondents ranked mortgage and rent payments first, followed by utilities (water, electricity, and gas), car loans, phone/internet bills, and personal loan payments. When asked about the primary reason for being late on a bill, 34% of respondents said they simply forgot, and 28% were late due to a lack of money. Respondents aged 30-44 were most likely to be late because of cash flow constraints (35%), as opposed to those 60+, who were the least likely (16%). The vast majority of survey participants (72%) disclosed they were late in paying because of non-financial factors such as invoicing errors, missing bills, payment method issues, and more. This information highlights the importance of positive interactions between organizations and their past-due customers. “There’s plenty of room for improvement when it comes to customer experience for past-due customers,” said Amir Tajkarimi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Lexop. “Debt collection isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Consumers have diverse preferences, habits, communication styles, and financial concerns that must be considered when building effective debt recovery strategies.” “Going digital is the fastest route toward providing past-due customers with payment options that make sense to them,” noted Tajkarimi. Of those surveyed, 46% said that implementing flexible payments, installment plans, and other solutions would make it easier for them to pay their bills. More than 35% wanted digital reminders via text or email, and only 9% preferred a more traditional approach, such as collection letters or phone calls. Companies can infuse a customer-centric mindset into their collections practices by embracing available technologies and making strategic investments in automating processes. With a combination of digital contact methods, hyper-personalized payment reminders, flexible payment plans, and convenient online payment options, companies can trace a path of least resistance for their past-due customers. Most customers will experience being past due at some point. Organizations can take this as an opportunity to build their brand, improve cash flow and shorten collection cycles. A digital-first debt collection strategy can help improve the past-due customer experience and prompt debtors to work with their creditors to find solutions that benefit them both. “When executed correctly, the past-due experience can be a positive, loyalty-building component of the customer journey,” said Tajkarimi. “Empowering consumers to work with collectors toward meeting their payment goals is the best way to foster healthier business-customer relationships that will ultimately result in increased debt recovery and customer retention,” he finalized. Lexop is a venture-backed fintech that helps companies retain past-due customers by facilitating payment and empowering them to self-serve. Lexop’s customer experience platform offers the benefits of personalized outreach at scale while affording consumers the flexibility to choose the payment scheme that best fits their situation. Learn more at www.lexop.com. Contact Details Lexop Laura Chambers, Marketing Director laura.c@lexop.com Company Website https://www.lexop.com

November 09, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Koinal adds Fuel to Crypto Fire with Raft of New Features Including Apple Pay, Making Crypto Even More Accessible and Secure

Koinal

Koinal, the popular crypto trading platform owned by global fintech services group, SG Veteris, has teamed up with Apple to make investing in crypto even easier. It already allows payments through credit and debit cards or bank transfers, and it is now one of only a few providers to let people buy cryptocurrencies with Apple Pay, providing its customers with even more choice. Koinal customers can use Apple Pay to buy crypto through its website using Safari web browser and it will soon be available through its IOS App on iPhones or other IOS supported devices. While some providers charge more for Apple Pay purchases, Koinal does not charge extra fees. Users can get started by visiting www.koinal.io or by downloading the Koinal app from the App Store and they can currently take advantage of a special promotion and get 10 USDT for free to use on their first trade when they complete and pass their KYC verification process. They can start trading with as little as $20, as Koinal’s minimum limits have also been reduced. According to Anil Oncu, CEO, SG Veteris: “Buying crypto can be a daunting process for new investors, and we want to make it as easy as possible for those drawn to crypto investing while prices are still down, and for those ready to start investing or adding to their balances as the market starts to pick up again. Apple Pay is a very popular and familiar app that provides another option to buy crypto quickly, seamlessly and securely.” Koinal has also been taken to a new level with a raft of other new features to improve functionality and help its customers across the world to manage their coins easily, in one place. Its’ revamped design means it offers one of the smoothest and most user-friendly experiences on the market and it now acts as a one-stop-shop allowing users to: Hold and store crypto assets securely when they buy them and manage their coin balances in Koinal Sell cryptocurrency and exchange their coins to fiat Withdraw cryptocurrency and send it to another wallet address Deposit cryptocurrency and transfer from other wallets Buy crypto with fiat (through credit/debit cards, bank transfer or Apple Pay) Koinal is a reliable, well-established platform with a long track record, allowing customers to carry out instant and real-time transactions, and accepts most cards across 150+ countries. Anil Oncu adds: “Our market leading customer service team makes Koinal particularly popular amongst new and novice investors because they have access to 24/7 support which provides fast responses and can hold their hands through the whole process. We also have a strong focus on security with state of the art encryption technology and one of the most sophisticated fraud prevention measures on the market.” Notes to Editors Founded in 2016, SG Veteris is a global cryptocurrency-based fintech services group, which is headquartered in London and has offices across five countries (UK, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania and Turkey). It provides secure, fast and reliable cryptocurrency-based financial solutions for individuals and businesses of all sizes, to make cryptocurrency easy to access and use. Its brands include: Koinal: a global crypto trading platform which provides a fast, easy and secure way to instantly buy, sell, deposit or withdraw the most popular cryptocurrencies 24/7 through credit and debit cards, bank transfers and Apple Pay. (www.koinal.io) Bitpace: a trading and payment gateway which provides businesses with a leading ecommerce tool to accept instant payments in a range of cryptocurrencies for their products and services, offering the best and biggest alternative to Fiat payment methods. (www.bitpace.com) OTC Trading: a discreet, personal, one-to-one, over the counter service for institutions and individuals wanting to trade high cryptocurrency volumes (over £100k), supporting 100+ coins and comprehensive coverage in over 100 countries. (www.sgveteris.com/otc-services) Contact Details SG Veteris Siobhan Griffiths - Head of PR + Communications +44 7775 505176 siobhan.griffiths@sgveteris.com Company Website https://www.koinal.io/

November 09, 2022 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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As More Governments Continue to Legalize Cannabis, Suitable 420 Properties Continue to Grow

Benzinga

U.S. cannabis sales in 2021 topped $25 billion and are forecasted to reach $33 billion by the end of 2022. The industry’s rapid expansion has increased demand for buying and leasing cannabis properties. Finding suitable retail space is an issue many cannabis business owners face. 420 Property has made the search more convenient by listing cannabis real estate and businesses available to buy or rent. This property management company connects you with financial institutions to fund your business and professionals to help you with zoning and making the right investment decisions. Navigating Zoning Requirements for Cannabis Properties Zoning laws regulate land uses, enforcing certain restrictions on the property. Although your state’s law permits cannabis sales, a locality has specific zoning requirements. Each municipality enforces restrictions on properties, such as enabling cannabis businesses to operate only on specific streets, determining how and where the business can be advertised and prohibiting the business from being located within 1,000 feet of a school. The numerous limitations placed on cannabis business owners make it difficult for them to set up operations. Navigating local zoning requirements and finding the ideal site for your business is best achieved by working with a property management company. Getting into the Cannabis Industry the Right Way Setting up a cannabis business is a long-term investment that requires you to choose the best method of acquiring real estate. That helps you budget and increases your chances of success. Cannabis Real Estate for Sale Buying cannabis real estate requires you to find a green-zoned property. The ideal way to finance it is with cash. Some banks are allowed to issue loans to cannabis businesses, but they’re accompanied by high fees and interest rates. Investors can choose from several premium cannabis real estate listings in California, New Jersey, Illinois, Oregon, Washington and Michigan. If those listings aren’t suitable, more are available on 420 Property. Cannabis Real Estate for Lease One of the benefits of leasing a property for your cannabis business is that you’re not concerned about the market tanking and decreasing the value of your property. Leasing retail space also requires you to have less upfront capital than buying real estate. Exiting an unsuccessful venture is more viable if you rent rather than own the property. But a major challenge entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry face is high rent. Fortunately, it’s possible to find affordable cannabis retail space to rent. You can visit 420 Property ’s website for a larger selection of real estate to lease. Cannabis Businesses for Sale Setting up a cannabis company from scratch and acquiring all the licenses, equipment and establishing a client base can be an arduous and lengthy process. You can circumvent those challenges by buying an existing cannabis business. Choose a cannabis business for sale or check out 420 Property to connect with a broker who will help you find a great offer. Cannabis Investment Opportunities Instead of setting up a business and being involved in the operations, you can profit from the cannabis industry as an investor and earn passive income. Select the best cannabis investment opportunity and let your money work for you. 420 Property lists numerous investment options for you to explore. Cannabis Real Estate Has Massive Growth Potential Considering that some experts predict the cannabis industry will reach $70 billion in annual sales by 2030, demand for cannabis real estate is rising. You require the assistance of a property management company that will provide guidance about zoning requirements and assist in finding real estate that suits your needs. You can find cannabis listings, financing, insurance, and cannabis real estate brokers on 420 property Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 08, 2022 04:25 PM Eastern Standard Time

Pros and Cons of Custom Jewelry

Benzinga

Most industries change over time, and the jewelry industry is no exception. In the past, people would walk into a jewelry store and select a piece for themselves or as a gift. But today’s consumers are asking to be a part of the design process by commissioning jewelers to create custom jewelry. There's all sorts of options from custom earrings, custom bracelets, custom pendants, and many more. So what are the pros and cons of custom-made jewelry? Take a look at this exciting trend so you can decide whether it’s right for you. What is Custom Jewelry? Custom jewelry is specifically designed for someone. Custom pieces are one-of-a-kind and are tailored to fit the style and needs of the wearer. For instance, someone may decide they love their great-grandmother’s engagement ring diamond, but they don’t like the ring's design. They can take the diamond and use it to create a custom-designed engagement ring for themselves. Also, a vital piece of advice: remember to protect it! How Long Does Custom Jewelry Last? Every piece of custom jewelry is different so there is no one answer to how long it will last. For instance, if your custom jewelry is gold-filled, it will typically last 30 years or longer. But if you use a lesser-quality material, your jewelry won’t last as long. Proper care for your custom piece is essential when it comes to how long it will last. Speak to the jeweler when creating your piece to determine the best way to care for it. Should You Get Jewelry Insurance on Custom Pieces? Any time you purchase a fine piece of jewelry, especially one that you designed yourself and can’t replace, you should insure it with jewelry insurance. This type of insurance will ensure that if something happens to your custom piece, the insurance company will reimburse you for your loss. Once your piece is designed, be sure to contact a jewelry insurance company, get a quote, and make sure you’re covered in case of a loss or theft. Advantages of Custom-Designed Jewelry As you can imagine, there are several advantages to creating your own jewelry design. Here are a few to consider. You’re Involved in the Entire Creation Process When you build a house, you want to be involved in every aspect of the process. You want to ensure that the floors, windows and colors are all to your liking. It should be no different with your jewelry. When you design your custom piece, you will be involved in the process as you work with the jewelry designers to create your dream piece. This will give you the opportunity to make sure that, once the piece is completed, you love every detail of it. Opportunity to Add Personalized Sentimentality Jewelry should be personal, and when you have the chance to customize it, it will mean more to you. You can add sentimentality to your custom jewelry by tucking special engravings on the inner circle of wedding bands or the back of a custom watch, by using a stone from another piece of jewelry or by adding other materials or colorful stones to your jewelry. Create One-of-a-Kind Pieces If you love the idea of wearing a piece of custom jewelry that no one else has, custom jewelry might be the ideal thing for you. When you design your own jewelry, you will never see your bracelet on another woman’s wrist. And because the piece is custom, it will likely attract the admiration and comments of a lot of people who see you wearing it. Disadvantages of Custom-Designed Jewelry Along with all of the advantages, there are some disadvantages of custom jewelry. Higher Price Points Because the jewelry you are designing is custom, you can expect to pay a higher price than you would if you choose a ready-made piece off the shelf. But if you want a one-of-a-kind custom piece, the higher price tag is likely worth it. Without Proper Collaboration, Mistakes May Happen When you are working with a jeweler to design a custom piece, it’s important that you closely collaborate with them. If you don’t, it’s possible that the jeweler will misunderstand your wants and create a piece that misses the mark. Longer Process from Start to Finish If you want a special piece of fine jewelry to wear for an event the upcoming weekend, custom jewelry is not the right choice. When designing a custom piece, you must have patience because the process is deliberate and thoughtful. Timing may vary depending on the complexity of a piece. For example, simple diamond pendants take less time to design than a more intricate piece like a graduated tennis necklace. Before you begin the design process, speak to the jeweler and get a time estimate for the process — and then make sure you are willing to commit to it. Create a Stunning Piece of Jewelry That Sets You Apart Wearing jewelry is a great way to enhance an outfit and express your style, but sometimes, you want a piece that no one has or has ever seen. That’s where custom jewelry comes in. If you decide you want to create your one-of-a-kind piece, speak to a jewelry insurer to protect it. After all, it would be a shame to create a beautiful custom piece only to lose it and have no way to recoup your investment. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 08, 2022 01:20 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Trust Through Transparency: How AutoTechIQ Is Rebuilding Consumer Confidence In The Auto Repair Industry

Benzinga

When you google ‘trust,’ you’ll find “ Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance. ” Surveys reveal that nearly half of car owners think auto repair shops overcharge them. In fact, more than half would like a better explanation of the condition, cause, and correction to make sure they know whether the money spent is a good investment in the safety, driveability, and longevity of their vehicle. AutoTechIQ.com addresses this uncertainty by adding vehicle-specific education content and recommending auto repair businesses certified by AutoTechIQ. A new way of gaining trust Digital inspection and communication tools have created a platform for car owners to address concerns about overpaying. The traditional trust in the shop to provide a safe and reliable means of transportation is accompanied by clear and transparent education for car owners to make decisions based on well-documented findings. They are the basis for a budget and appointment schedule for future visits. How does transparency create trust? Assume your car smells like burning oil, and it is hard for you to pinpoint the source, so you drop off your car at a repair shop. Modern shops will perform a Digital Vehicle Health Inspection, which not only documents the testing of your concern but adds 35-50 topics for a full bill of health. For example, in the case image below, a transaxle seal dripping was causing a burning oil smell; the red arrows and text document the details. Red arrows point out the leak, and the text provides The condition (the smell), The cause (the shaft seal is leaking.), and The correction (the seal needs to be replaced). This documentation provides complete transparency and, applied to all topics, will make you ask for a quote. You'll be more confident that the shop will perform high-quality work. Car Owners like me experience the same Another element of trust is people’s decisions who are in a similar or identical situation. For example, buying products and services online is almost unthinkable without reading reviews. Consumers not only browse the good and bad reviews but also prioritize reviews by people in the same situation, like car owners experiencing the same symptom and who drive the same vehicle type. AutoTechIQ.com will show, per symptom, how many car owners driving the same vehicle type have experienced the same symptom and what potential fixes auto repair shops perform to fix it. Since similar symptoms don’t mean a single fix, the website lists all typical and potential repairs to make you confident about what to discuss with your trusted auto repair shop. You can explore an example of the burning oil smell here: https://www.autotechiq.com/symptom/my-car-smells-like-burning-oil. Can I repair the car myself to eliminate a problem? Most symptoms need a professional inspection, test and/or diagnosis to pinpoint the cause. A key element of today’s auto repair is the ability of the shop’s service advisor to educate the customer about why the repair needs to happen and what safety, cost avoidance, and environmental impact it imposes. Then, with a list of options on the table, the customer can decide the best outcome for their vehicle and their goals. AutoTechIQ has introduced three certification levels for the shops near you: Certified Business Recommended Business Business in Good Standing All levels require at least 100 Google Reviews with an average score of 4.5 and higher. Certified businesses conduct a Digital Auto Checkup on every vehicle and recommend the right approach for longevity, reliability, and driveability instead of just replacing parts and correcting the car’s symptoms. Then, you ultimately choose what is budget-friendly for you. More details can be found here. Also, note that recommended businesses conduct a Digital Vehicle Health Inspection but have not been certified yet. A high level of transparency eases your concern about overpaying or not having the correct diagnosis. AutoTechIQ.com is extracting symptoms and fixes from millions of work orders across North America and making the results available to you in an easy-to-digest way and with a minimum of the technical lingo experts often say. How do I find the best professional auto repair shop for my car? There has been a significant change in how former ‘mom-and-pop’ shops focus on repairing vehicles after becoming professional businesses. Now, they focus on helping you determine your vehicle's best outcome by meeting your goals for longevity and dependability. This approach spans longer than just one visit. Check the auto repair shops near you! Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 08, 2022 01:14 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Inflectra Joins GitLab Inc.’s Alliance Partner Program

Inflectra

Inflectra, a market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced it has joined GitLab Inc.’s Alliance Partner Program. This strategic relationship allows customers to integrate SpiraPlan, Inflectra’s flagship enterprise-level risk and project portfolio management platform, and GitLab, The One DevOps Platform, creating harmony across their clients’ software teams and ecosystems. Joint customers have access to an integrated solution that covers their entire software lifecycle needs, allowing teams to focus on business critical tasks. Inflectra provides multiple levels of integration with GitLab, mainly driven by customer requests, including integration with the code repositories, issue trackers and now most recently the CI/CD pipelines. “Prior to the integration, many of Inflectra’s customers were using GitLab for CI/CD,” says Adam Sandman, CEO & Founder of Inflectra. “It became evident that a collaboration between Inflectra and GitLab would greatly aid customers by enabling them to launch and manage CI/CD pipelines straight from Spira." “Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) is important to successful DevOps practices, and teams aiming to achieve modern software development must keep up with CI/CD innovation,” said Mike LeBeau, Senior Partner Program Manager at GitLab. “We’re pleased to meet customers where they are and offer joint customers the ability to use GitLab CI directly through Inflectra.” Inflectra has built three main points of integration. First, there is an integration with GitLab CI pipelines, which allow users to execute a GitLab CI pipeline directly from the Spira user interface. Second, Spira includes a powerful integration with Git code repositories, including the code repositories hosted in GitLab. Finally, customers have the ability to synchronize the Spira incident tracker with the issue tracking module of GitLab projects. All three parts of the integration create a seamless and synchronized experience for joint customers who need both SpiraPlan’s world-class test management, portfolio management, and requirements traceability features as well as GitLab’s cloud-agnostic, end-to-end DevOps capabilities. Inflectra offers a suite of intuitive, turnkey enterprise solutions to manage the entire software lifecycle. Its industry-leading products for application test management, test automation and lifecycle management. Among our most popular products are SpiraPlan, giving you the ability to synchronize what matters, with agile program development; and Rapise, providing fast and easy test automation for everything—web, mobile, desktop, and APIs. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in the United States, Inflectra now has offices in more than 10 countries, along with a global partner network that covers more than 5,000 customers worldwide. Learn more at www.inflectra.com. Contact Details Sara Reister +1 215-896-3243 inflectra@trustrelations.agency Company Website https://www.inflectra.com/

November 08, 2022 08:59 AM Eastern Standard Time

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