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Akeneo Has Been Named a Gold Medalist Within SoftwareReviews 2022 Product Information Management Market Report

Akeneo

Akeneo, the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management (PIM), today announced that it has been recognized as a gold medallist and leader in the 2022 Product Information Management Data Quadrant report from SoftwareReviews, a division of research and consulting firm Info-Tech Research Group. The award is based on the collective knowledge of real users and placement is based on satisfaction with product features, vendor experience, capabilities, and emotional sentiment. SoftwareReviews named Akeneo a gold medalist as it received an 8.4 composite score, which represents the complete and aggregated satisfaction score from end users. Usability and intuitiveness, quality of features and ease of data integration were amongst the strongest capabilities associated with Akeneo, resulting in a 100% Plan to Renew reported by their users. Akeneo also secured among the highest satisfaction scores in a variety of areas representing product features including: Advanced search and filtering, allowing users to quickly find information based on filtering multiple attributes and conditions and save filters for future use. Omni-channel information delivery, the ability to deliver product information in a differentiated manner, that is specific for channel requirements. Data export, providing users multiple export options into CSV, XLSX, XML, JSON, or PDF. Akeneo also received a high Emotional Footprint score of +84, receiving high scores around innovation, inspiration and improvement. Additional Emotional Footprint Metrics in which Akeneo ranked very highly include service experience efficiency, product experience reliability, and product impact trustworthiness. The Emotional Footprint makes the SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant unique as it is the inclusion of aggregated emotional response ratings in the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, and strategy and innovation. This creates a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and its product from the software users’ point of view. “We’re incredibly happy that customers are having such a positive experience with us and our product,” said Ali Hanyaloglu, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Akeneo. “We’re constantly working towards raising the bar for a seamless and unique experience for users.” About SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant Awards and Software Reports SoftwareReviews Data Quadrant Awards recognize outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace as evaluated by their users annually. Top vendors in a software category are eligible to receive Data Quadrant Gold Medals, provided their net-promoter scores meet the threshold for sufficiently high user satisfaction across four areas of evaluation: vendor capabilities, product features, likeliness to recommend, and vendor experience. In-depth product evaluation reports are available at http://www.softwarereviews.com. About SoftwareReviews SoftwareReviews is a division of Info-Tech Research Group, a world-class research and consulting firm established in 1997. Backed by two decades of research and advisory experience, SoftwareReviews is a leading source of expertise and insight into the enterprise software landscape and client-vendor relationships. By collecting real data from business professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces the most detailed and authentic insights into the experience of evaluating and purchasing enterprise software. About Akeneo Akeneo is a global leader in Product Experience Management (PXM) helping businesses with products to unlock growth opportunities by delivering a consistent and compelling product experience across all channels, including eCommerce, mobile, print, points of sale and beyond. With its open platform, leading PIM, add-ons, connectors and marketplace, Akeneo PXM Studio dramatically improves product data quality and accuracy, simplifies catalog management, and accelerates the sharing of product information across channels and locales. Leading global brands, manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including Thras.io, Staples Canada, boohoo.com, and Air Liquide trust Akeneo to scale and customize their omnichannel commerce initiatives. Using Akeneo, brands and retailers can activate product experiences in any channel, therefore driving improved customer experiences, increased sales, reduced time to market, accelerated global expansion, and increased team productivity. For more information: https://www.akeneo.com. Contact Details North 6th Agency for Akeneo Erin Pugh +1 212-334-9753 Akeneo@n6a.com Company Website https://www.akeneo.com

July 06, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra to hold Annual Gala Concert featuring AI virtual choir, AI virtual dancers, and an AI media artist

Hong Kong Baptist University

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 6 July 2022 - The Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra (HKBU Symphony Orchestra) will present an innovative performance showcasing human creativity alongside artificial intelligence at its Annual Gala Concert, to be held on 14 July (Thursday) at 8:00pm in the Hong Kong City Hall. Poster for the HKBU Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Gala Online Concert Dubbed “ A Lovers’ Reunion ”, the Concert echoes the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s reunification with the motherland. As the first human-machine collaborative performance of its kind in the world, the Concert will give the audience a brand new symphonic experience driven by the integration of cutting-edge AI technologies. The AI technologies developed for this performance are provided by researchers from HKBU’s Augmented Creativity Lab led by Professor Guo Yike, Vice-President (Research and Development). Professor Guo is the project leader of a research project entitled “ Building Platform Technologies for Symbiotic Creativity in Hong Kong ” – a HK$52.8 million research fund awarded by the Theme-based Research Scheme (11th round) under the Research Grants Council (RGC) for a period of five years. The team comprises Professor Johnny M Poon, deputy project coordinator; Dr Liu Qifeng, Associate Professor of Practice, Dr Xue Wei, Assistant Professor, and Dr Chen Jie, Assistant Professor of the Department of Computer Science at HKBU. The HKBU Symphony Orchestra will share the stage with an AI virtual choir to perform a newly arranged choral-orchestral version of the song Pearl of the Orient. It will be the world’s first AI choir to perform a choral piece with Chinese lyrics. The AI choir was developed and “trained” by scientists and artists from the Augmented Creativity Lab at HKBU. The team has also trained an AI artist to create a cross-media visual narrative based on the lyrics and music to accompany the choral piece. The audience is invited to share the AI’s imagination of Hong Kong as the Pearl of the Orient. Another highlight of the Concert is a ballet performance featuring AI virtual dancers in Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, accompanied live by the HKBU Symphony Orchestra. The ideas for the choreography come from the natural world, which provides dance movements inspired by a newly discovered species of box jellyfish in Hong Kong. In collaboration with professional dancers from the Hong Kong Dance Company, the AI-generated dancers have been trained to perform the ballet with movement-data collected by HKBU scientists. The Concert will also spotlight the artistic prowess of our award-winning student musicians in the performances of Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28; Borne’s Fantaisie brillante sur ‘Carmen’; and Lauryn Kurniawan’s Rasa for string quartet and gamelan. Professor Guo Yike said: “HKBU is dedicated to building a world-class AI art-tech platform that will drive a new revolution that transforms the creative and cultural industries. It will enable Hong Kong to assume a leading position in art-tech on the global stage. The first human-machine collaborative performance of its kind in the world presented by HKBU at the Gala Concert is an important outcome of the ‘Building Platform Technologies for Symbiotic Creativity in Hong Kong’ research project. It is also a milestone of AI research revealing the unlimited potential of human-machine symbiotic creativity.” Professor Johnny M Poon, who is also the music director and conductor of the HKBU Symphony Orchestra and the Collegium Musicum Hong Kong, said: “In addition to celebrating HKBU’s young musicians, the innovative concert showcases how the University is using technology to push the envelope of human imagination in the arts and cultural sphere. “By leveraging our established strengths in both the arts and sciences, HKBU is taking a transdisciplinary approach that will advance the development of the arts, culture and creative media in Hong Kong. Our art-tech research also enables musicians and artists to go beyond the traditional forms and interact with the audience in brand new ways.” Contact Details Communication and Public Relations Office Wong Suk-ling +852 3411 2119 hkbunews@hkbu.edu.hk

July 06, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CSG Systems International to Hold Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call on August 3

CSG

DENVER, July 6, 2022 – CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS) invites you to participate in a conference call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the company's second quarter 2022 earnings results. The conference call will feature CSG president and chief executive officer Brian Shepherd and CSG chief financial officer Hai Tran. To reach the conference, call 1-888-412-4131 and use the passcode 2327393. Click here to join a webcast of CSG’s earnings call in live or archived format. About CSG CSG is a leader in innovative customer engagement, revenue management and payments solutions that make ordinary customer experiences extraordinary. Our cloud-first architecture and customer-obsessed mindset help companies around the world launch new digital services, expand into new markets, and create dynamic experiences that capture new customers and build brand loyalty. For 40 years, CSG’s technologies and people have helped some of the world’s most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today’s digital economy with future-ready solutions that drive exceptional customer experiences. With 5,000 employees in over 20 countries, CSG is the trusted technology provider for leading global brands in telecommunications, retail, financial services, and healthcare. Our solutions deliver real world outcomes to more than 900 customers in over 120 countries. To learn more, visit us at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Copyright © 2022 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names which are referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners, and all rights therein are reserved. Contacts: John Rea Investor Relations +1 (210) 687-4409 john.rea@csgi.com Contact Details Tammy Hovey +1 917-520-2751 tammy.hovey@csgi.com Company Website https://www.csgi.com

July 06, 2022 07:30 AM Central Daylight Time

US Digestive Health Launches the Largest Installation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems for Colorectal Cancer Screening in the United States

US Digestive Health

US Digestive Health (“USDH”), a network of top-rated gastrointestinal (GI) practices, today announced that it is now offering patients AI-assisted colonoscopy screenings with the country’s largest installation of GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy modules. In the U.S., colorectal cancer is the third most common form of diagnosed cancer and the second deadliest, with almost 150,000 new cases every year [1]. However, it’s also one of the most treatable cancers, with a 90% survival rate when it is detected and treated early. Colonoscopy has long been considered the gold standard for detecting polyps that can eventually lead to colorectal cancer. Now, patients at USDH have the strength of an AI-assisted option for screening with GI Genius TM — the first and only FDA-cleared, commercially available device that employs AI to help physicians detect polyps. US Digestive Health’s installation of GI Genius TM is the largest in the world and the first in Pennsylvania. The launch will give patients throughout southeastern, southwestern and central Pennsylvania wide-ranging access to the innovative technology and its enhanced capability. “GI Genius TM is a major breakthrough in colorectal cancer screening. In real time, it can help physicians identify hard-to-detect and potentially cancerous polyps,” said Dr. Dale Whitebloom, US Digestive Health’s Chief Medical Officer. “We begin our screening colonoscopies at age 45, which is the most up-to-date recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and American Cancer Society. Adding GI Genius TM gives us yet another tool to help protect our patients from the scourge of cancer.” The GI Genius TM module uses advanced AI software to highlight suspicious areas with a visual marker in real time — serving as the gastroenterologist’s vigilant second observer with a sensitivity rate per lesion of 100% [2]. A study published on March 15 in Gastroenterology, the official medical journal of the American Gastroenterological Society, found that the use of GI Genius TM in conjunction with a colonoscopy can decrease polyp miss rates by nearly 50%, while other studies have shown that AI-assisted colonoscopy can increase detection rates by up to 14% [3],[4]. Jerry Tillinger, CEO of US Digestive Health, said, “Our mission is to prevent colorectal cancer, and AI-assisted colonoscopy is an incredible advancement in protecting the people of Pennsylvania from this terrible disease. We’re proud to collaborate with Medtronic, as well as our endoscopy partners, AMSURG and PE GI Solutions, to roll out the largest installation of GI Genius TM not only in the United States but also in the world. As a result, US Digestive Health patients now have access to GI Genius TM -assisted colonoscopies.” US Digestive Health was formed in 2019 by Amulet Capital Partners, LP (“Amulet”), a middle-market private equity investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, focused exclusively on the healthcare sector, in partnership with member practice partner physicians. For more information or to schedule a GI Genius TM -enabled colonoscopy, please visit https://usdigestivehealth.com/. ______________________________________________________________________________________ [1] Cancer.Net. Colorectal Cancer: Statistics. January 2020. Available at: https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/colorectal-cancer/statistics. Accessed January 22, 2021. [2] Sensitivity calculated as true positive frame rate. GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module [instructions for use]. Mansfield, MA: Medtronic; 2021. [3] Hassan C, et al. New artificial intelligence system: first validation study versus experienced endoscopists for colorectal polyp detection. Gut. 2020;69(5):799-800 [4] Repici A, Badalamenti M, Maselli R, et al. Efficacy of real-time computer-aided detection of colorectal neoplasia in a randomized trial. Gastroenterology. 2020; 159:512–520.e7. About US Digestive Health US Digestive Health oversees a network of over 150 gastroenterology providers and has 26 locations, 15affiliated ambulatory surgery centers, and more than 800 total employees in Pennsylvania. They are at the forefront of the rapidly advancing science of digestive health, bringing new insight into the care, treatment, and prevention of digestive health disorders. The practices that have joined the US Digestive Health network are: Digestive Disease Associates of Berks and Chester Counties; Main Line Gastroenterology Associates of Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties; Regional Gastroenterology of Lancaster County; Carlisle Digestive Disease Associates of Cumberland County; West Chester Gastrointestinal Group of Chester County; Hillmont G.I. of Montgomery County; The Center for GI Health of Bucks and Montgomery Counties; and Gastrointestinal Specialists of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties. About Amulet Capital Partners, LP Amulet Capital Partners, LP is a middle-market private equity investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, focused exclusively on the healthcare sector. Amulet seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through privately negotiated investments in companies. Amulet Capital Partners focuses on those segments it believes have the most attractive long-term fundamentals with a target investment size generally between $25 million to $150 million. For additional information, please visit www.amuletcapital.com. INDICATIONS GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module is a computer-assisted reading tool designed to aid endoscopists in detecting colonic mucosal lesions (such as polyps and adenomas) in real time during standard white light endoscopy examinations of patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations. The GI Genius™ computer-assisted detection device is limited for use with standard white-light endoscopy imaging only. This device is not intended to replace clinical decision-making. ### Contact Details LevLane Lauren Stralo +1 484-747-9692 lstralo@levlane.com Company Website https://usdigestivehealth.com

July 06, 2022 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Volatus Aerospace Introduces Finance Program for Enterprise and Industrial Drone Solutions

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") today announced the introduction of a full-service financing program for enterprise and industrial drone equipment to help drone service providers, public safety agencies and industrial clients leverage the rapid evolution of related technologies. The program includes rental, usage contracts, and customized funding arrangements for the sale of its Drone Solutions and will generally target transactions valued from $25,000 to over $2,000,000 with limits based on the creditworthiness of the client. “According to a 2021 report by Markets&Markets, the global drone industry is experiencing strong growth with an overall 16.4% CAGR. Enterprise and industrial drones are leading the segment growing at 26%. We recognize that facilitating the rapid adoption of disruptive drone technologies for commercial, public safety and industrial clients requires access to reasonable financing options. However, many traditional lenders are simply unfamiliar with this evolving sector,” explained Abhinav Singhvi, Volatus CFO. “By offering full-service financing options with terms from 24 to 60 months, we are making it easier for our clients to invest in higher value assets and solutions.” Glen Lynch, Volatus CEO added, “In addition to equipment and solution sales, Volatus is able to leverage our new programs to offer managed services using the most sophisticated drone solutions available. I consider this to be an important step to scaling the use of drone technology.” "We are proud to partner with Volatus Aerospace to introduce this new financing program for enterprise and industrial drone equipment," said François Nantel, President of Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada. "We understand that the right financing structure can be an important catalyst for project success. Therefore, this financing program will provide the necessary support to facilitate the accessibility of this evolving technology." More information on the program is available at volatusaerospace.com/equipment About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America and most recently in Europe. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. About Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada brings our consultative approach and expertise to customers of all sizes to help their businesses grow every day. Serving as a collaborative partner, we provide customized financing solutions for a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, work trucks/transportation, IT, staffing, healthcare and clean technology/mobility. We are committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to improve the communities where we operate. Visit https://www.mhccna.com/en-ca Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Rob Walker +1 514-447-7986 rob.walker@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

July 06, 2022 07:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Appier COO Winnie Lee named "Woman of the Year" at the Women in IT Asia Awards 2022

Appier

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 5 July 2022 - Appier, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, announced today that its co-founder and COO Winnie Lee has been selected as "Woman of the Year" at the Women in IT Asia Awards 2022, held on June 28th. Woman of the Year Award is awarded to a woman who has demonstrated the highest degree of IT excellence, innovation and leadership over the last 2 years and shone a light on the significant achievements women in IT can achieve. Recipients of the award not only demonstrate outstanding business and/or technology focused achievements, but also provide examples on how they have actively sought to bring more diversity into the technology industry. Winnie Lee commented as follows “I believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the health and growth of the company. Appier has a team of very diversified talent from various backgrounds around the world. I will continue to make sure that Appier is a place where all people feel welcomed and valued, regardless of gender, nationality, or race or from any kind of background and identities, and that we provide an environment where one can work comfortably and perform at their best.” The IT industry has now transcended international borders and digital transformation is progressing at an accelerated rate. This is precisely the time when the industry needs more women and people of diverse backgrounds to help drive innovation. The Women in IT Asia Awards, co-presented by DiversityQ under Bonhill Group, the global leading media that advocates for diversity and inclusion and Information Age, the technology industry media, supports the technology industry in its mission to move the dial on diversity and inclusion. By providing a global platform to showcase role models and advocates, the awards share knowledge, break down digital boundaries, and promote the importance of inclusion in the technology sector. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognize women, alliances, and organizations across Asia that have made significant contributions to the technology industry. A total of 16 contributions were recognized this year, such as Diversity Lead of the Year and Next Generation Leader of the Year, honoring exceptional female leaders in a wide range of industries, from leading global companies to governments to non-profit organizations. About Appier Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and the U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Contact Details Appier Media Contact pr@appier.com

July 05, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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FINTECH.TV to Create a Caribbean Bureau with ArawakX

FINTECH.TV

FINTECH.TV, the leading global media technology platform for Digital and Impact Investment content, is creating a Caribbean FINTECH.TV bureau in collaboration with ArawakX Stock Exchange. The media content hub will give viewers access to thought leaders, companies and fintech developments coming out of the Bahamas and the Caribbean. “The Caribbean region continues to make headlines in the crypto/digital asset space and has proven to be a leader in the sector. This is why so many companies have relocated to the area. The recently held FTX/SALT Crypto Bahamas conference, which we covered on FINTECH.TV, highlights how many companies and stakeholders are operating in the region and whose stories may be of interest to our viewing audience.” said Vincent Molinari, Founder, and CEO of FINTECH.TV. “At the conference, ArawakX was able to collaborate with FINTECH.TV team and land several significant interviews including the Prime Minister of the Bahamas and the Attorney General” says D’Arcy Rahming Jr, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder of ArawakX, who was also one of the hosts for FINTECH.TV during the conference. FINTECH.TV will begin constructing the new studio based at ArawkX with plans to start broadcasting this summer. FINTECH.TV has a studio presence at leading international exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange. According to D’Arcy Rahming Jr, CTO of ArawakX, “Platforms such as ArawakX will provide the future of investing within the Pan-Caribbean region and FINTECH.TV, the needed media presence, paving the way for the development and revolution of economic diversity and prosperity throughout the region.” Rahming added, “This is a unique opportunity for the global village to become aware of new investment opportunities through FINTECH.TV and to fund new and innovative companies that provide new solutions to worldwide issues.” For companies interested in appearing on FINTECH.TV, contact ArawakX at info@arawakx.com. About FINTECH.TV FINTECH.TV is a global media platform bringing top thought leadership interviews in finance, blockchain, technology, sustainability, impact investing, SDGs and ESG. With a studio presence at leading international exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange, FINTECH.TV is distributed globally on their digital and broadcast platform. U.S. and international channels include ETNow India, TimesNow India, Bloomberg Television, CNBC Africa, and CNBC Arabia. Contact Details Fintech.TV Lauren Hurvitz laurenhurvitz@gmail.com ArawakX info@arawakx.com info@arawakx.com Company Website https://fintech.tv/

July 05, 2022 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Aver - the first fully decentralized betting and prediction exchange - launches on Solana blockchain

Aver

Aver, a Web3 betting and prediction exchange, has just launched its public beta on Solana. The public launch follows the project’s $7.5m seed round earlier this year and a successful closed-beta period in June. The project is backed by heavyweights in both the sports betting and crypto domains - including Jump, Susquehanna (SIG) and Mirana Ventures. Aver is the first project to deliver a Web3 exchange experience that rivals the latency and benefits of Web2 betting platforms such as Betfair and Matchbook, while facilitating a path to address some of the significant shortcomings of Web2 exchanges. A spokesperson for Aver explained: “Until now, crypto betting and prediction platforms have fallen into one of two categories - a centralized platform which accepts cryptocurrency as a form of funding; or an expensive and inefficient ‘Automated Market Maker’ (AMM) approach which bleeds liquidity providers and leads to uncompetitive or unsustainable pricing.” Under the Automated Market Maker approach, liquidity providers are passive and either: (a) are exposed to informed flow of traders or sudden jumps in price to their detriment; or (b) require such high margins to address this as to make the prices wildly uncompetitive. The Aver team has succeeded in solving this problem, and has implemented a full orderbook-powered solution on the blockchain (the ‘protocol layer’), with the entire process - from placing orders to matching trades, resolving events and paying out settlements - taking place without reliance on any particular organization, centralized technologies or third parties. Previous attempts at betting markets on other blockchains, such as Ethereum, have incurred high ‘gas’ costs and suffered from long transaction times, making the experience painful for the majority of users and unsustainable except in the case of high value bets. The cost of refreshing quotes or providing ‘passive’ liquidity in volatile events has meant liquidity has been sparse to non-existent. Instead, Aver is built on Solana, where transaction costs and processing times are approximately 1/1000th of that on Ethereum - making it the first on-chain betting platform which is not only viable, but rivals the user-experience of Web2 platforms. The exchange is entirely non-custodial - meaning there is no concept of ‘funds-at-rest’ or ‘fund-lock-up’ - a common feature and pain point of Web2 platforms. Participants do not need to wire funds to an organization in order to participate, and capital doesn’t need to sit idle in a provider’s account - unused funds remain with the participant at all times, and winnings are immediately settled directly to participant wallets - not to a platform account. Fees captured by the protocol are anticipated to be a fraction of those in Web2 comparable. On Aver, fees are levied only when users win, at a rate ranging from just 0.5-2.0% of a trader’s profits. The platform launched a public beta on 1 July 2022, having been in closed beta for the month of June. To interact with the platform, participants will need a funded Solana wallet, though the project has plans to add further ways to on-board users from other blockchains and to add support for non-crypto-natives in the coming months. Aver is a decentralized, peer-to-peer betting exchange built on the Solana blockchain. It enables trustless trading, settlement and resolution of bets and predictions - without reliance on any individuals or third-parties. Contact Details Aver Press Contact press@aver.exchange Company Website https://aver.exchange

July 01, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

SUN, SAND & YOUR SMARTPHONE

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Technology and Lifestyle Expert, Stephanie Humphrey, partners with Affirm, THX Ltd., and VAIO to explore ways consumers can include tech into their longer summer days and nights. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Cxp49uDveT8 The summer sun is sure to heat things up, but there’s nothing hotter than scoring the latest tech gadgets, like new computers and audio devices, to enhance the warmer months ahead. Additionally, tech makes summer travel easier to manage thanks to certain app-based services. In fact, more people plan to travel this summer with 73% of consumers taking an average of two trips. Over 148 million travel bookings are made annually, with an estimated 700 million people booking online by 2023. U.S. consumers not only rely upon tech for their travel needs, but also everyday purchases, including summer apparel, fitness, and electronics. More than one-third of people use shopping apps between two and five times a week, while 28% use them at least once a day. Technology and Lifestyle Expert, Stephanie Humphrey says whether home or vacationing, consumers can enjoy the season thanks new gear and gadgets. COMPUTER TECH: The popularity of hybrid work schedules and learning from home has increased the demand for computers over the past two years. In fact, more people are expected to work from home throughout the summer months. Humphrey says many of us have found a new life balance when it comes to work and free time, adding, “It’s estimated that more than 36 million of us will work remotely by 2025. That means we’re going to need something that fits our lifestyles.” VAIO, the premier Japanese computer brand known for exceptional quality notebooks equipped with the latest technology, expands its FE Series to offer new high-performance laptops with an impressively long battery life to work, create, game, and watch entertainment from anywhere, for longer. It's equipped with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, Windows 11—and with THX® Spatial Audio—which means an immersive lifelike soundscape for enjoying all types of entertainment. The new VAIO FE laptops deliver maximum performance and immersive experiences in a slim, portable design. Humphrey says it's 10 hours of battery life and powerful computing capabilities, makes the VAIO FE Series a perfect fit for on-the-go lifestyles, especially during summer travel. For more, go to Walmart.com Direct Link: usa.vaio.com AUDIO TECH: Due to an increase in outdoor activities and travel, smartphones, smart speakers and audio devices see a spike in sales during the summer months. The technology expert points out the different ways sound can enhance everyday moments, saying, “I’m thinking about those big summer block busters, at home movie nights, and gaming experiences.” Humphrey highlights how superior sound started years ago with Film Maker, George Lucas. He wanted to get the best audio possible for the moviegoing experience, so he founded THX. Fast forward to today, the company’s first consumer product—the THX Onyx gives consumers master quality audio whether at home or on the go, offering cinematic and studio quality audio right from its laptop. Humphrey says it’s incredibly easy to use with the “Plug and play” functionality and is compatible with all mobile devices, like Windows, Mac (and iOS and Android too). The THX Onyx portable DAC amp (digital-to-analog converter) provides crystal clear audio when listening over headsets to movies, music, streaming or games from any mobile device. It can be paired especially with the VAIO laptop for a superior portable entertainment system, and it also is plug-and-play amp to upgrade your audio from any laptop or smartphone listening! For more, to Amazon.com. Direct Link: https://www.thx.com/thx-onyx Instagram: Instagram TikTok: TikTok YouTube: YouTube FINANCIAL TECH: Humphrey recommends using technology to help manage the costs of shopping this summer, saying, “I have a great way for consumers to pay at their own pace whether it’s shopping for electronics (like the VAIO laptop or THX Onyx), summer apparel, fitness or even travel.” Affirm gives people the flexibility to stay in budget when shopping for new summer tech by letting consumers pay over time, with no late or hidden fees. Humphrey adds, “You get to spread out the costs of summer tech essentials from outdoor speakers to cameras and more, at retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, GoPro and others.” If approved, shoppers can use Affirm to pay over time at more than 200,000 retailers in the U.S. and will never be charged more than the amount they agree to upfront. Humphrey concludes with, “This is a great way to shop your favorite stores online or in-store and pay later. You’ll see Affirm at checkout, or you can request a virtual card in the Affirm app.” Find out more at www.affirm.com. Instagram: LINK LinkedIn: LINK Twitter: LINK Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

July 01, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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