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NewSchool Of Architecture And Design Utilizes Ambow’s (NYSE: AMBO) HybriU AI Digital Education Solution For Hybrid AI + Design Thinking Seminar Series In San Diego

Ambow Education Holding

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga The installation of the HybriU AI digital education solution at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design in San Diego represents a significant milestone for Ambow Education Holdings (NYSE: AMBO). The education sector has been undergoing a transformation, with digital and hybrid learning becoming the new standard across all levels of education. This shift has exposed the need for suitable infrastructure to support the complexities of multi-site, hybrid digital learning. Platforms like Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) and others have struggled to meet the diverse needs of online education. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) platforms and integration become crucial. Ambow Education is leading this revolution with its HybriU learning platform, specifically designed to meet the mounting need for a new model that effectively fuses online and offline instruction at higher-learning institutions worldwide. NewSchool, with its 40-year history in San Diego's East Village, has a strong connection to the city's development. Over the years, its students, faculty, and alumni have played a pivotal role in shaping San Diego's architectural and design landscape. As the sole accredited architecture program in San Diego, NewSchool has been a vital contributor to the local architecture and design industry. NewSchool's commitment to the local community has been evident through its faculty and students' participation in a wide range of design projects. Founded in 1980 by Richard Welsh, the school quickly established itself as a leading institution for architectural education. Notably, NewSchool students have had the opportunity to work on conceptual plans for significant locations, including Qualcomm Stadium and Westfield UTC Mall. With the installation of the HybriU AI digital education solution at NewSchool, the institution can now empower professors to conduct a series of AI and design-related seminars open to the public, in addition to on-campus and off-campus students. Seminars such as "Product Design in the AI Era," "Drones in Construction: From Preconstruction to Occupancy," and "Design Thinking and Innovation: Design in the AI Era" have not only been beneficial to the local community but Ambow reports that they have also received extremely positive feedback. Ambow's HybriU solution is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, providing students with a seamless and immersive learning experience. By integrating cutting-edge AI technology, HybriU eliminates barriers related to language, geography, academia and industry, offering students the resources needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving world. As a pioneering innovator in technology-driven education, Ambow recognizes the need to modernize and enhance educational and workforce training. Their HybriU AI digital education solution, powered by patented OOOK technology, aims to accomplish just that. By incorporating this powerful technology, Ambow equips students with up-to-date resources, ensuring they have the skills required to thrive in the current educational landscape. The HybriU AI digital classroom comes equipped with advanced features, including AI-tracking cameras that ensure virtual students do not miss crucial information or demonstrations. Multiple microphones placed throughout the classroom capture teaching and discussions, guaranteeing a seamless learning experience without distractions or difficulties in hearing valuable information from peers or teachers. NewSchool's pilot program is an encouraging step forward for HybriU to meet the substantial market demand. The online education sector is projected to experience significant growth, with an estimated value of $602 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2% from 2022 to 2030. The advantages offered by HybriU, explicitly designed for hybrid learning, position Ambow Education as a key player in the industry, driving online learning experiences into the future. To sign up for a free demo of HybriU, visit http://www.hybriU.com or www.ambow.com. Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading cross-border career educational and technology service provider, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in China and United States of America. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Kevin Derrivan kderrivan@amboweducation.com Company Website https://www.ambow.com/

October 19, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) Launches AI-Driven Risk Connector To Determine And Predict Risk Up To Five Layers Deep

Benzinga

By Jad Malaeb, Benzinga FiscalNote Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NOTE), a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, has introduced the groundbreaking FiscalNote Risk Connector. This innovative solution harnesses FiscalNote's data prowess and AI capabilities to empower large enterprises in both public and private sectors, allowing them to foresee, comprehend, measure and monitor risks originating from their operations and expansive network of associations. The focus is broad, encompassing not only supply chains but also customers, investors, partners and other vectors where risks might manifest. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, both private and public sector supply chains and operational profiles are developing unprecedented complexity. Major enterprises, including corporations and military organizations, navigate intricate legal, regulatory, political and economic terrains while engaging an ever-expanding web of suppliers and collaborators on a global scale. Predicting and managing the vast array of potential risks that can severely impact revenue, brand reputation, military readiness and overall operations poses a significant challenge. FiscalNote Risk Connector, fueled by proprietary and forward-thinking AI technology, equips decision-makers in large enterprises with the essential 5 "As" crucial for operational risk mitigation. This cutting-edge analytics and information platform ensures that the risk assessment process is: Automated, mapping stakeholders within minutes; Always-On, constantly tracking and flagging risks in third-, fourth-, and fifth-party relationships; Anticipatory, providing early warnings of risks that have not yet materialized; Auditable, offering a detailed data trail down to individual documents where risks were detected; and Accessible, integrating seamlessly into a company's risk management framework through various channels. With these invaluable insights, companies can promptly assess the potential risks associated with engaging specific entities. FiscalNote Risk Connector stands out by providing a comprehensive mapping of relationships and real-time risk detection, accompanied by a fully auditable data trail. For instance, leveraging this powerful tool could have forewarned stakeholders of Silicon Valley Bank's vulnerabilities well in advance of its eventual collapse. Similarly, military and government entities, reliant on complex and regulated supply chains amidst geopolitical tensions, could have utilized AI-driven insights to comprehend shifting supply chains and operational risks ahead of the war in Europe, ensuring the continuity of government objectives. Josh Resnik, President and COO of FiscalNote, emphasizes the imperative need for technology to anticipate and manage potential adverse impacts stemming from operational risk. Operational risk has evolved into a multifaceted "field of unknowns," capable of triggering a dangerous cascade of ramifications without proper anticipation and management. FiscalNote Risk Connector unveils the intricate associations between customers and their connections, predicting risks up to five layers removed. Over the past decade, FiscalNote has been collaborating with a diverse array of global customers in the public and private sectors, addressing risks across multiple dimensions such as regulatory, geopolitical, economic, and security. FiscalNote Risk Connector stands as a natural extension of this expertise, presenting a remarkable market expansion opportunity for governments, corporations and other organizations grappling with risk exposure. The modern global supply chain has witnessed a surge in complexity, leading to increased instances of disruptions that come at a substantial cost. Companies face additional burdens from geopolitical and operational risks, further escalating costs. The manufacturing sector, for instance, has witnessed mounting costs due to geopolitical risks, affecting global revenues. National security, especially pertaining to military supply chains, is at risk due to disruptions – prompting an urgent need for comprehensive visibility and proactive planning. For more information on FiscalNote Risk Connector and how it's revolutionizing risk management, please visit the FiscalNote Risk Connector webpage. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

October 19, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Harvest’s Smart Thermal Battery Breaks $11M Funding Mark

Harvest Thermal

For building decarbonization to succeed at scale, new tech must be clean, cost-competitive, and improve the user experience over fossil fuel incumbents. Harvest Thermal does just that - and its latest round of investors would agree. Earth Foundry led the just-closed $4 million round which included follow-on investments from MUUS Climate Partners and Starshot Capital, as well as new investment from partners including Portfolia, the world’s largest fund of women investors. Earth Foundry’s Managing Director Sara Chamberlain joins Logan Grizzel, Partner of MUUS Climate Partners as Director on Harvest’s board. Combined with grant funding from the National Science Foundation, the California Energy Commission, and other private investors, the investment in Harvest Thermal totals over $11 million. The smart thermal battery™ from Harvest Thermal makes heat pumps smarter, more efficient, and cheaper to operate, enabling scale at a time when electrifying homes is an urgent national priority. Recently, 25 governors announced a commitment to install 20 million heat pumps by 2030 to achieve national climate goals. Each Harvest system reduces 55 tons of CO 2 throughout its life. That's as much as – or more than – you would save by switching to an EV from a gas car. “We’ve designed our smart thermal battery heating system to have an extraordinary climate impact,” said CEO Jane Melia. “I’m grateful for the confidence these premier climate tech investors have placed in Harvest Thermal. They have given us a runway to diversify our product line, expand into new markets, and reach more customers while making homes sustainable for a more livable future.” The company’s core product provides space heating and hot water with a single heat pump married to a water battery. The Harvest Pod®, the brains of the system, decouples the operation of the heat pump from household heating needs – and from when CO 2 emissions are highest. It runs the heat pump during the day when solar energy is cheap and plentiful and releases stored heat and hot water into the home whenever needed. “Harvest Thermal has unlocked the decarbonization potential of heat pumps with its smart thermal battery,” said Earth Foundry’s Sara Chamberlain. “With space heating and hot water comprising nearly two-thirds of home energy use, decarbonizing heating and hot water has the greatest climate impact a household can make.” “Harvest Thermal is perhaps the most effective solution to address one of the biggest contributors to climate change – the heating and cooling of homes,” said Logan Grizzel, Partner at MUUS Climate Partners. “In one fell swoop, the company can reduce CO2 emissions, increase home comfort, and create significant savings for homeowners. MUUS Climate Partners loves this team and we're proud to now be Harvest Thermal's largest investor.” "Heat pumps are a vital low-carbon home heating solution," observed Starshot Capital's Sam Levac-Levey. "However, most people need hot showers and heating in the mornings and evenings, risking overloading the grid during peak hours. Harvest Thermal's unique smart thermal battery enables the widespread adoption of heat pumps while protecting energy grids." Harvest Thermal has achieved wide recognition for its novel climate tech. It won the Consortium of Energy Efficiency’s Integrated Home Competition award and was featured in a popular science YouTube video on Matt Ferrell’s Undecided channel with over 500,000 views. ABOUT HARVEST THERMAL Harvest Thermal is redesigning home heating and hot water for a livable future. Its market-leading thermal battery system cuts carbon emissions by 90% compared to gas furnaces and water heaters and 50% compared to heat pumps without storage. The cloud-connected Harvest Pod leverages software, sensors, and controls to reduce carbon emissions and save an average of 30% on monthly heating bills. It also supports a cleaner, cheaper, and more resilient grid. Founded in 2019, Harvest Thermal has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the California Energy Commission. Other awards include: Consortium of Energy Efficiency, Integrated Home Competition Winner, Sept. 2023 NREL Industry Growth Forum, 2023 People’s Choice Award, May 2023 Edison Award, Sustainable Design, Consumer Solutions, Apr. 2023 Fast Company, Most Innovative Companies "Small & MIghty Businesses", Mar. 2023 For more information, visit www.harvest-thermal.com l ABOUT EARTH FOUNDRY Earth Foundry is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformational clean energy and climate technologies. For more than a decade, our team has worked closely with founders of hardware, software and materials science innovations, helping them to build and scale successful ventures. Our established track record in climate tech is underpinned by our specialized platform for sourcing, diligencing, building, and exiting companies in this trillion-dollar industry. We leverage a vast network of relationships, deep domain expertise, a decade of pattern recognition and a set of proprietary investment frameworks which has avoided more than 9.8 million tons of CO2 emissions. ABOUT MUUS CLIMATE PARTNERS MUUS Climate Partners (MCP) invests at the convergence of tech and decarbonization, focusing on technologies that have the most carbon reduction potential. MCP’s diverse and entrepreneurial team members have built new ventures, advanced climate policy and led corporate initiatives around decarbonization. The team’s combined decades of climate leadership and broad network enable MCP to identify and support winning climate software and hardware solutions. To date, MCP has invested in 30 companies across Funds I and II. MCP is an affiliate of MUUS & Company, the private investment firm of serial entrepreneur and Tiger 21 founder Michael Sonnenfeldt. For more information, please visit: www.muusclimate.com. ABOUT STARSHOT CAPITAL Starshot Capital supports ambitious founders building gigaton-scale climate solutions to decarbonize massive markets. Starshot is proud to support founders building high-impact, high-growth businesses: those ambitious enough to change the world and improve the lives of millions of people. ABOUT PORTFOLIA Portfolia is the world’s most powerful community of women investors with 1,700+ members in 18 countries and 46 states. We’ve directed over $50M AUM across 14 funds, which have made 158+ investments in Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO companies. Our venture funds let us aggregate our assets to create positive changes in the world. We’re using our experience, knowledge, and influence to invest in and advance innovations for returns and impacts. Learn more about Portfolia’s unique investment model and our game-changing funds, visit our website at http://portfolia.co/ Contact Details Harvest Thermal David Tuft +1 202-494-0813 david@harvest-thermal.com Company Website https://www.harvest-thermal.com/

October 19, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Communications ETF XLC Offers Clear Exposure to the Space

Select Sector SPDR

Everyday businesses and consumers are using more and more digital services. From the internet and streaming services to mobile phones and new communication products, innovation is an ongoing trend. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLC ), is designed to capture the growing digital side of the U.S. economy. This Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) invests in all the components of the S&P 500 in the Telecommunications, Media, Wireless, Internet and Entertainment Industries. XLC tracks a modified market-cap-weighted index of this Sector currently consisting of 23 components. The index is rebalanced quarterly. Top Holdings* XLC’s top holdings are everyday names for the digital products and services the companies known and used by consumers and businesses everyday: Meta Platforms (Facebook) is the top holding at 23.59%, followed by Alphabet (Google) Class A (12.10%) and Class C stock (10.37%), AT&T (4.78%), and Charter Communications (4.77%). All the holdings are focus on the evolving world of communications as a key economic driver to the 21 st century economy. XLC has attracted more than $14 billion in assets under management. This sector is being embraced by investors as an important sleeve to their overall portfolios. Fine-Tuned and Low Cost** The Communication Select Sector SPDR brings a more fine-tuned approach to three key subsectors – communications, media, and technology – that have matured to deserve their own classification, considering the industries’ size and success. XLC offers that access in an easy and low-cost manner (0.10% annual expense ratio), with the asset size and ETF structure which also brings tradability to this important sector. XLC is an investment in the leaders of the communication, media, and wireless industries available to any investor, whether large or small or institutional. That is made possible through the structure of an exchange-traded fund that brings a low-cost and index-based approach to investing in any part of the equity world. 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 9/30/23 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. SEL006978 1/31/24 Contact Details Dan Dolan +1 203-935-8103 dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

October 19, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Virtuous Innovation Goes on Full Display at the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge Global Final Demo Event

OPPO

Five winning teams were selected as winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge in recognition of their innovative solutions in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories Winners of the People’s Choice and Media Choice Awards were also announced at the event SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 October 2023 - OPPO yesterday announced the five winning proposals of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge following the completion of the Global Final Demo Event in Singapore. Initiated by the OPPO Research Institute and supported by Qualcomm, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, this year’s Inspiration Challenge saw entrants submit proposals in the two categories of “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet”, each aimed at identifying powerful solutions that support OPPO’s belief in “Virtuous Innovation”. Following three regional challenges and an acceleration camp, five winning proposals were selected from among 687 proposals submitted by teams based in 66 countries and regions worldwide. These teams will go on to engage in further collaboration with OPPO and its partners to bring their ideas to life. The five winning teams of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge “We are extremely grateful for the collaborative support of our partners and to all the technology professionals and entrepreneurs who have taken part in this year’s OPPO Inspiration Challenge, especially the top five teams who truly demonstrated the incredible potential of innovative technology,” said Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute. “Following five months of extensive evaluation, we have seen many innovative and cutting-edge solutions to a number of critical but overlooked social issues raised by start-ups from around the world. Together, through the Inspiration Challenge, we look forward to working with these teams to bring the power of virtuous innovation to all corners of the world.” President of the OPPO Research Institute, Jasion Liao, delivers the opening remark at the Global Final Demo Event During the Global Final Demo Event, OPPO collaborated with 6 startup teams from both this and last year to showcase their cutting-edge products and prototypes. Among them, Bluepha Co., Ltd. has teamed up with OPPO to create environmentally friendly packaging for mobile phones, as well as art installations made from biodegradable materials that showcase both the lightness and flexibility of OPPO’s foldable smartphones and OPPO’s commitment to the environment. Woola, another sustainability-focused startup, demonstrated its packaging for the OPPO Watch made from recycled wool. One of the winners of last year’s Inspiration Challenge, TangTang Quan, returned to the stage this year to demonstrate the results of its collaboration with OPPO promoting a blood glucose monitoring function for the OPPO Watch 4 Pro that enables diabetes patients to monitor their blood glucose levels in real time using a customized smart watch interface. The onsite demo area at the Global Final Demo Event This year, OPPO also teamed up with Deloitte China for the first time to launch an Acceleration Camp prior to the Global Final Demo Event. During the camp, experts from the OPPO Research Institute joined members of OPPO’s software, hardware, investment, universities and research, IoT departments, and industry experts from Deloitte to engage in discussions with the top 15 teams and provide advice on technology, industry trends, and the business prospects of their proposals. Acceleration Camp of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge At the end of the event, five winning proposals were ultimately selected from among fifteen finalists by a panel of judges comprising members of the OPPO Research Institute, OPPO’s investment department and experts from Temasek International, GSMA, Fidelity International and XNode. The judges assessed the proposals against the four criteria of Feasibility, Innovation and Originality, Long-term Potential, and Social Values, with winning teams each receiving a grant of USD $50,000 plus opportunities to further develop their ideas in collaboration with OPPO and its partners. Further to this, “3D interactive platform” and “Flint Paper Battery” were awarded the People’s Choice awards in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories, and “Impulse (Non Surgical Hearing Aid)” and “Flint Paper Battery” received the Media Choice awards. The Winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge OPPO will continue to bring together technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and startup teams through the Inspiration Challenge to develop and implement innovative solutions that enable more people to benefit from the power of technology. To learn more about the OPPO Inspiration Challenge and the winning proposals from this year’s competition, please visit the official website at https://www.oppo.com/en/proposal/. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

October 19, 2023 04:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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SSV Capital working to create "better impact for investors and the environment"

SSV Capital Ltd

SSV Capital Non-Executive Director Obi Onyesoh visits the Proactive London studio to speak with Thomas Warner about what he expects to see from the business and what he hopes to contribute. He starts by reiterating that SSV is currently comprised of three main parts; FinTech, PropTech, and Funds and has an ESG focus underpinning the entire operation. Onyesoh says his decision to join was influenced by the company's alignment with his values, particularly on the ESG side. He explains that following a career spanning business technology, equities trading, and digital transformation he decided to focus on the ESG arena, furthering his expertise by taking a course at Wharton Business School. He concludes by saying SSV Capital's focus is on sustainable investments that not only benefit the environment and society but also offer substantial returns to investors, and is looking forward to creating what he calls "better impact for both our investors and the environment." Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

October 19, 2023 04:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Comcast California Pledges $100,000 in Scholarships to Five Central Valley Community Colleges

Comcast California

Comcast today announced it will donate $100,000 to five Community Colleges in California’s Central Valley to support the next generation of students eager to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The five colleges, which will receive $20k each, include Fresno City College, Clovis Community College, Madera College, Reedley College and College of the Sequoias. The institutions selected span four counties in the Central Valley and are home to primarily income constrained student populations with many first-generation students. “This scholarship donation from Comcast will help so many students from communities throughout the Central Valley who will go on to accomplish amazing things,” said David Tashjian, Regional Senior Vice President of Comcast California. “As someone who doesn’t have a traditional college education— and took a unique path to achieve success in business and life —I’m proud to work at a company that understands the importance of investing in our communities in a variety of different ways. It’s no longer a one-size-fits-all-journey. We need to think creatively, adapt and apply innovation. Our hope at Comcast is that these community college scholarships will do just that -- meet these students where they are and support their future learning, growth and advancement in whatever way serves them best.” Today’s scholarship announcement is part of Comcast’s larger digital equity efforts in the Central Valley where the organization has invested millions in expanding its network and creating new “Lift Zones,” which provide free WiFi access, powered by a Comcast Business solution, to help connect youth and their families, seniors, and community members to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy. So far, Comcast has now established nearly 20 Lift Zones throughout the South Central Valley—and a total of more than 150 Lift Zones throughout its California footprint. “We are grateful for Comcast’s outstanding gesture of philanthropy here in the Central Valley and delighted to accept these scholarship funds that will go to better the lives of our students,” said Fresno City College President Dr. Robert Pimentel. “Comcast’s dedication to our students success is mirrored through its outstanding community efforts and we applaud the company’s commitment to supporting dreams and giving students the extra assistance and resources needed to advance them in finding a rewarding career.” “It is the generosity and commitment of community partners like Comcast that assist our students and families in developing robust educational opportunities and providing the resources for our students to thrive and succeed,” said Madera College President Dr. Ángel Reyna. “Partnerships like these, where our students are given extra assistance toward their education success, as well as the opportunity to participate in the growing digital economy, enable our entire community to prosper.” “Comcast’s generous scholarship donation will provide a pathway for students in our communities to transform their lives through higher education, and that is definitely something to celebrate,” said Clovis Community College President Dr. Kim Armstrong. “Organizations like Comcast help encourage everyone in our community to continue to support our students and help them meet the challenges they face head on so they can graduate and succeed.” “Today’s significant investment from Comcast will help expand our workforce development initiatives in the future and further proves the company’s commitment to the Central Valley, which is sometimes overlooked when it comes to the success of our students,” said Reedley College President Dr. Jerry Buckley. “This scholarship donation will help increase access to students looking to enter the tech industry and creates a pipeline for future leaders and entrepreneurs who otherwise would not have been able to participate in the industry.” “Investments like these in our youth and the larger community are meaningful as they will have lasting impacts on building a highly skilled and diverse talent pipeline here in the Central Valley,” said College of the Sequoias President Dr. Brent Calvin. “Comcast’s scholarship donation will directly support the next generation of leaders that will have the tools and resources needed to tackle the issues the Central Valley will face head on in the future.” Today’s scholarship reception was held at Fresno City College and included Chancellor Dr. Carole Goldsmith, presidents from the five area community colleges, along with business and communities leaders from the region. This scholarship donation is part of Comcast’s Project UP initiative, which is the company’s $1 billion commitment to reach 50 million people over the next 10 years with the tools, resources, and skills needed to succeed in a digital world. For more information about Comcast’s Project UP initiative, please visit: https://corporate.comcast.com/impact/project-up About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast California Jon Koriel +1 925-315-2690 jon_koriel@comcast.com

October 18, 2023 05:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time

NexTech3D.ai announces its new AR-powered mobile app for tradeshows will feature AR Games

Nextech3D.AI

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share shared exciting news about the company's augmented reality offerings for trade shows and event organizers. Nextech3D.ai has introduced a new Augmented Reality Mobile Event App designed for trade shows and event organizers. Gappelberg revealed that this app now features 10 out-of-the-box AR games, creating opportunities for sponsorship and engagement at events. This integration allows events to monetize the airspace through AR sponsorships and offer 3D/AR mobile games and immersive experiences, enhancing the event experience for attendees. By incorporating AR technology into the event app, Nextech3D.ai is helping event organizers tap into a new revenue channel while also providing attendees with a unique and engaging experience. The company's white glove deployment and sponsorship sales services further support event organizers in maximizing the potential of AR at their events. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

October 18, 2023 04:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ex-Salesforce architect unites CRM intel with data to create ultimate B2B sales prospecting pathway at OneShot.ai

OneShot.ai

Sales and RevOps startup OneShot.ai today announced the launch of an autonomous prospecting platform powered by artificial intelligence, the first end-to-end lead prospecting solution poised to disrupt the B2B sales industry. OneShot.ai was founded by Salesforce veteran Peda Pola and experienced sales leader Gautam Rishi. The platform uses AI to accelerate every step of the prospecting process. It helps teams identify potential customers by analyzing external intent signals alongside internal CRM and sales engagement data to determine patterns and create a detailed ideal customer profile (ICP). It then sources ICP accounts and contacts, conducts in-depth research on target accounts and contacts, produces highly personalized messaging, and reaches out to prospective customers across multiple channels on an optimal cadence using generative ai voice, text, video, and images. Machine learning algorithms continually monitor performance data and automatically optimize campaigns, and warm leads are delivered directly to the sales team. “The current state of modern outbound sales is broken,” says Peda Pola, co-founder and CTO at OneShot.ai. “The ‘spray-and-pray’ approach popularized by email sequencing tools has rendered what was once a highly reliable method to generate new business opportunities effectively useless. Yet companies are still spending a fortune on these tools and promoting these practices.” OneShot.ai takes prospecting back to first principles. Peda Pola added: “Traditional outbound sales relies too heavily on guesswork and not enough on data,” he says. “OneShot.ai helps sales teams take a more rational, scientific, and data-driven approach to prospecting. We use advanced machine learning techniques to process huge amounts of data so teams can make more informed decisions. This also frees salespeople from tedious manual work, which allows them to spend more time developing deeper connections with potential customers.” More than a decade at Salesforce provided Peda Pola with firsthand experience of the challenges of the B2B sales industry, and also the opportunities AI advancements have unlocked. “Every B2B sales team has a CRM,” says Peda Pola. “They’re all sitting on enormous datasets. Yet hardly any of them are tapping into the full potential of this goldmine of customer information. OneShot.ai automatically transforms the data at every team’s fingertips into real business opportunities.” The response to OneShot.ai’s meteoric rise has already prompted a surge of interest from customers and investors. “Over reliance on automation and the predictable revenue model ruined the effectiveness of outbound sales”, says Gautam Rishi, co-founder of OneShot.ai. “High costs and poor results caused B2B sales teams to give up on what is still a great strategy for revenue growth. The demand for OneShot.ai is astronomical not only because we empower reps to bring the human touch back to prospecting, but also because companies no longer need a hugely expensive tech stack to run outbound. In the current landscape of smaller teams and limited venture funding, teams need to do what they can with the limited resources and budget they have. Our customers are removing their legacy sales tech and going all in on OneShot.ai.” “OneShot.ai isn’t just focused on addressing a narrow problem, they’re creating a salesperson’s personal AI-powered prospecting assistant,” says Moritz Zimmermann, general partner at prominent venture capital fund 42CAP. “I’ve personally experienced the challenge of growing and scaling a sales team. The way we do outbound is due for disruption, and OneShot.ai—led by founders with both deep technical know-how and extensive enterprise sales experience—is well positioned to provide the solution.” As the technology industry continues to experience disruptions, OneShot.ai’s AI-Powered Autonomous Prospecting takes a unique stance to help revenue teams hit their targets. “B2B sales is changing”, says Peda Pola. “AI has unlocked the ability for sales teams to deliver, at scale, the thoughtful and personalized approach that modern buyers expect. OneShot.ai eliminates the time consuming manual tasks holding salespeople back, enabling them to do more with less. In a climate of economic uncertainty, this is a top priority for every company.” About OneShot.ai OneShot.ai is the autonomous prospecting platform that uses advanced machine learning and generative AI technology to put prospecting on autopilot. Our intelligent platform removes the tedious administrative work of researching prospects, finding leads, creating personalized messaging at scale, and the experimentation required for continuous improvement, allowing salespeople to focus their time on revenue-generating activities. To learn more, please visit us at: https://www.oneshot.ai/ Contact Details OneShot.ai Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.oneshot.ai/

October 18, 2023 08:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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