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New federal legislation introduced to modernize communication technologies and services for people with disabilities.

Communication Service for the Deaf

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA) on November 17, 2022. This bill will modernize the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), which was previously spearheaded by Senator Markey with bipartisan support in 2010. “Since I authored the 21 st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, technologies have changed. What hasn’t changed is our obligation to make sure that everyone – including people with disabilities – has equal access to the services and technologies they need to thrive,” said Senator Markey. “That is why I am introducing the Communications, Video, and Accessibility Technology Act, to update current laws on the books so that we can meet the technological moment and ensure opportunity, independence, and equal access for all.” CSD has provided leadership on the development of the new CVTA bill and will continue to provide support as the proposed legislation makes its way through Congress. Among its many improvements to the CVAA, the bill will update the definition of telecommunications relay services (TRS). A goal is to ensure that funding support is available for direct video calling (DVC), one of the services that CSD provides though its ASL Now program. This is a big step forward to modernizing current laws to ensure that effective telecommunication access is available for all. “Communication Service for the Deaf, the largest non-profit organization in the US devoted to serving Deaf communities, stands fully behind these amendments to the 21 st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). The CVAA has gone a long way toward achieving communication equity and digital inclusivity, but must be made contemporaneous if its intended spirit is to be fully realized. The race to introduce new technologies often happens without the disability community’s participation, negatively impacting the quality-of-life for this population,” said Christopher Soukup, CEO, Communication Service for the Deaf. “The Video, Communications, and Technology Accessibility Act will ensure that no one is left behind, effectively close critical gaps in communication and video programming technologies that have occurred over the past 12 years, and enable all Americans with disabilities to benefit equally as new innovations are developed.” In addition to expanding telephone access under the TRS rules, the CTVA will direct the Federal Communications Commission’s to update its video programming accessibility obligations by requiring closed captioning on most online video programming; adopting rules that facilitate the ability of television viewers to activate, customize, and select preferred settings for closed captioning and audio description, and requiring audio description on most television and online programming. The CVTA also will push the FCC to ensure all new emerging telecommunications and video programming technologies are subject to appropriate accessibility regulations. Although the current session of Congress will adjourn at the end of this year, the CVTA is expected to be reintroduced in early 2023 after the next legislative session begins. Updates of the bill’s progress may be viewed here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/5121?s=1&r=3 About Communication Service for the Deaf Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is the world's largest Deaf-led social impact organization. For more than four decades, CSD has been a leader in creating and providing accessible and innovative solutions for the Deaf community. Today, CSD continues its work to create opportunities for personal and economic growth within the Deaf community, explicitly addressing leadership and employment. For more information, please visit CSD and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About ASL Now Since 2017, ASL Now powered by Connect Direct has been the leading provider of innovative call center solutions for communicating directly with Deaf customers in American Sign Language. Offering cutting-edge customer service through ASL Now decreases customer frustration and opens the door to a new market of loyal clients. This expertise provides an invaluable, time-saving solution for businesses, customers, and representatives. To learn more, visit ASL Now and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Contact Details Communication Service for the Deaf Alyssa +1 518-569-1841 adrown@csd.org Company Website https://www.csd.org/

December 09, 2022 02:57 PM Eastern Standard Time

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December 09, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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An NFT Collection of Sir Geoff Hurst's Memories of the 1966 World Cup Go to Auction to Support Alzheimer's Charities

Benzinga

Sir Geoff Hurst, one of the last living English footballers who retains vivid memories of the historic 1966 World Cup Final, has digitally preserved his recollections from the famous victory against West Germany in the form of an NFT for auction. As England bid for a first major tournament since the heroes of 1966, the project, named THE EVERLASTING MEMORY, will raise funds and awareness for two charities close to Sir Geoff's heart - Alzheimer's Research UK and the Alzheimer's Society. A 1 of 1 NFT and open edition NFTs, will be auctioned off via online digital art auction site Rarible. The multiple edition NFT goes on sale on the 3rd December, whilst the one-off goes on sale on 16th December - as the current Three Lions team progresses through the tournament in Qatar. Just three members of the heroic 66' England team are still alive, including Sir Geoff, with a heart-breaking number of England's finest football heroes tragically losing their lives to Alzheimer's. The artwork generated by Sir Geoff's vocal memory, has been created by artists Harry Yeff and Trung Bao, creators of the world-renowned VOICE GEMS system. A 200 000 particle system that turns voice recordings into one of a kind world class sculptures. The pair have been collecting the world's most iconic voices and memories for the VOICE GEMS 1000 Year archive. Two worlds' collided when VOICE GEMS founder Harry Yeff met Sir Geoff at Wembley earlier this summer - the scene of the famous World Cup Final - and where Sir Geoff opened-up about his memories to inspire Reeps One’s NFT creation. Having seen his teammates suffer from the terrible disease, Sir Geoff admits his memory of the World Cup could also fade - which makes his involvement in the project even more poignant. As the Three Lions shoot for glory in Qatar, and following the incredible Euros performance of The Lionesses in the summer, the hat-trick hero hopes preserving his memories, digitally, will inspire future generations to come. The World Cup winner, said: “As time passes, and memories fade, the 1966 World Cup is still etched in my brain, and I am fortunate to be able to recall that life changing experience even at the ripe old age of 80 years. Watching from the side-lines as teammates from that World Cup winning side have been impacted by the awful disease that is Alzheimer’s, has been a humbling experience. These amazing men were more than teammates, they were heroes to me - and to the rest of the nation. Raising vital funds and awareness for charities like Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Alzheimer's Society, is close to my heart and getting involved in an NFT project to do that has been an eye-opening experience. Of course, I've read about this new world of NFTs, and my Grandson has often talked about them - to be able to call on my own memories of 66' and immortalise them digitally for future generations was what really intrigued me. In a World Cup year, when Gareth's boys aim to emulate our 66' team in Qatar it is the perfect moment for this project to take place - and I'm hoping we can raise awareness and funds in the form of a donation to help fight this horrible disease.” Reeps One, a London Born leading artist in the space, commented: "Receiving the call that Sir Geoff Hurst wanted us to preserve his 1966 memory is not something I will forget fast. Arguably there is nothing more iconic in sports than that hat-trick. Growing up in London's Walthamstow it's been a moment that has come up again and again in my life. I have been around the world twice collecting voices for the VOICE GEMS project, but this is Legendary. A legendary voice for a legendary cause. A memory frozen in time" This post contains sponsored advertising 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

December 09, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

CSG to Present at Oppenheimer’s 5G Summit

CSG

CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced that the company will present at Oppenheimer’s Virtual 5G Summit on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The presentation will be held at 12:25 pm EST and will feature comments from CSG chief executive officer Brian Shepherd. The conference presentation will be available via webcast here. About CSG CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences, making it easier for people and businesses to connect with, use and pay for the services they value most. Our customer experience, billing and payments solutions help companies of any size make money and make a difference. With our SaaS solutions, company leaders can take control of their future, and tap into guidance along the way from our more than 5k-strong experienced global CSG services team. Want to learn more about how to be a change maker and industry shaper like our 1,000-plus clients? Visit csgi.com to learn more. 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

December 09, 2022 07:25 AM Mountain Standard Time

DealMaker enters Enterprise Agreement with Crowdfunding Portal PicMii

DealMaker

DealMaker, a leading digital capital raise platform, is pleased to announce that it is entering into an enterprise agreement with PicMii, a crowdfunding portal, providing a white-labeled capital raise solution to run their Reg CF offerings. With DealMaker’s Enterprise offering, companies get full integration and real-time data transfer into their tech stack. This partnership will provide PicMii with fulsome capital raise capabilities including the ability to handle tens of thousands of payments across multiple jurisdictions and unparalleled data that will empower their ability to make informed and strategic decisions for each client and deal. “DealMaker’s technology makes investing in startups easy, which every investor and issuer are searching for. In addition to DealMaker’s top of the line capital raise technology, their customer service is unrivaled. New features are rolled out consistently and feedback is constantly taken into consideration,” says Chandler Kline, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of PicMii Crowdfunding. “PicMii is one of the original portals in the Reg CF space and to have them choose our Enterprise offering as they continue to grow and serve issuers is a testament to the capabilities our software can provide to future-proof their offerings, ” says Rebecca Kacaba, CEO and co-founder of DealMaker. “We are excited to be working with PicMii to continue to support their issuers and mission.” The DealMaker Enterprise solution allows large Venture Capitalist Funds, Startup Incubators, and Equity Crowdfunding Portals to integrate our white-label capital raise platform which has best-in-class KYC and payment rails. “Our API-driven enterprise offering is unmatched in the market,” says Mat Goldstein, CSO and co-founder of DealMaker. “Our software has the power not only to run deals, but to essentially power the back-end of fully functioning portals. When we set out to build DealMaker, we wanted it to be stand-alone software that would power change in the processes of the capital markets. With our API, the solutions for capital raising across the globe are endless.” To date, DealMaker has processed over $1.7B in transactions and over 680,000 investments - more than any counterparts or competitor in North America. DealMaker’s technology was deployed in eight of the 10 largest online capital raises globally in the past 14 months. About DealMaker DealMaker is on a mission to create the most sophisticated capital markets tools on the planet, empowering capital to flow faster. It offers a suite of primary issuance, shareholder management, and capital raising solutions that includes equity crowdfunding, investor ranking algorithms, and data/analytical tools to support all capital raise types and all securities. Its innovative technology was designed to enable organizations to own and control exempt market raises to get the money they need, faster. DealMaker works for their issuers: putting brands and founders back in control to run streamlined, successful capital raises. Its mission is to turn the process of raising capital into simple eCommerce. The company’s offices are located in Toronto, Canada, Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. Visit DealMaker.tech for more information. About PicMii The PicMii Team aimed to create a user-friendly crowdfunding platform with less automation and more of a personal touch. Each startup works directly with our founders to learn about equity crowdfunding and launch their campaign, making the regulatory filings and campaign marketing less intimidating. PicMii seamlessly brings investors and startup companies together by making equity crowdfunding easy. Visit PicMii Crowdfunding to learn more. Contact Details DealMaker Natasha Jose natasha.jose@dealmaker.tech Company Website https://www.dealmaker.tech/

December 09, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Foresight to Host Virtual Investor Webinar: Moving to Commercialization in Automotive Technology

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision systems, will host a virtual investor webinar titled “Moving to Commercialization in Automotive Technology,” on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 8:30 AM EST. Interested participants are invited to register in advance by clicking here. During the webinar, Foresight executives and customers will discuss the Company’s progress in developing and distributing innovative new technologies for the automotive industry. Attendees will learn how new solutions from Foresight are gaining traction in different regional markets and are solving challenging problems for customers like Hitachi Astemo Americas and SUNWAY-AI. This webinar will provide worthwhile insights into how Foresight has begun to commercialize its advanced technologies globally. Speakers and Agenda: Recent Company Developments in the Chinese Market and Long-Term Strategy Speaker: Oren Bar-On, VP Global Operations and Business Strategy at Foresight How Multispectral Vision Delivered Key Benefits for SUNWAY Speaker: Li Chong, CEO at SUNWAY-AI Turning the Corner on Foresight’s Global Commercialization Speaker: Doron Cohadier, VP Business Development at Foresight The Future of Stereo for Automotive Technology Speaker: Kosuke Sakata, Lead engineer of Silicon Valley Advanced Research Office at Hitachi Astemo Americas Q&A Session For more information regarding this event, please visit Foresight’s Investor Relations page here. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

December 09, 2022 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Future of School Files Counterclaims Against Stride, Inc. for Breaching Agreement to Donate $2.3 Million

Future of School

Future of School, Inc., a national nonprofit that seeks to advance innovative K-12 and blended learning programs, recently filed counterclaims in a lawsuit filed against it by Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN). The counterclaims allege that Stride, a publicly traded education company, reneged on its agreement to donate $2.3 million to Future of School after it repeatedly and publicly announced its financial support of the charity. Stride publicized the pledged donations in multiple public filings, including its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, as well as in filings with the SEC and IRS. Future of School was founded in 2015. Before it transitioned to a public charity, it was a private foundation originally formed by Stride itself. From 2016 to 2021, Future of School awarded more than $2.3 million in higher education scholarships and provided more than $430,000 in grants to individual educators to support and recognize educators for their innovative blended and online programs. Future of School also created a remote learning relief fund during the pandemic to assist educators. Through robust outreach, creative grant-making programs, a national Podcast series, and rewarding students who forge new learning pathways with scholarships, Future of School has impacted thousands of students and teachers across America. In June of 2021, Stride’s CEO James Rhyu agreed to donate $3.5 million in unrestricted funds over a five-year period. At Stride’s request, Future of School and Stride executed a signed agreement formalizing the commitment to donate the funds. And in 2021, Stride donated the first $1.2 million. According to the counterclaims, in mid-2022, as Stride’s stock price experienced significant volatility, the company unilaterally informed Future of School that it would no longer be honoring its obligation. The counterclaims further allege that Stride failed to follow through on $2.3 million in promised donations, causing considerable harm to the nonprofit, as the funds were intended by Stride to allow Future of School to complete its transition from private foundation to public charity. After Future of School identified Stride’s breach of the agreement and demanded that it honor its commitment to donate the funds, Stride ceased communicating and instead filed a lawsuit. Since Stride failed to provide the money it promised, Future of School has been forced to cut its staff and vital programs that have served students, educators, and parents across the country since 2016. On the other hand, Stride has continued to reap the benefits of its former partnership with Future of School through ongoing publicity, even after reneging on its charitable pledge. The counterclaims state that “Stride made significant efforts to portray itself as an ESG-focused corporation and consistently reported on its donation commitment to Future of School, bringing the company significant positive publicity, both in the eyes of the general public and institutional investors.” Nevertheless, Stride sued Future of School to try to get a court to declare that the agreement to donate the funds is not enforceable. Future of School is a national public charity mobilizing change in American K–12 education from a one-size-fits-all system to one that ensures all students reach their unbounded potential no matter where their learning takes place. More information is available at www.futureof.school. A copy of the counterclaims and other documents related to the lawsuit can be downloaded here and at LawsuitPressRelease.com. Contact Details David PR Group John P. David +1 305-724-3903 john@lawsuitpressrelease.com

December 09, 2022 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Getir, the world's first ultrafast grocery delivery company, acquires Gorillas

Getir

Getir, the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, has today announced that it has acquired Berlin based on-demand delivery company Gorillas. This move underscores how Getir leads consolidation in this sector. Getir was founded in 2015 as the world’s first ultrafast grocery delivery service and operates in nine countries across three continents. Pioneering the sector with its model of delivery in minutes, the company became Europe’s first grocery delivery decacorn earlier this year. "Markets go up and down, but consumers love our service and convenience is here to stay. The super fast grocery delivery industry will steadily grow for many years to come and Getir will lead this category it created 7 years ago" says Nazim Salur, founder of Getir. Contact Details Arielle Goren +1 212-717-5863 getir@kivvit.com Company Website http://www.getir.com/us

December 09, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Velocity Global adds Siddharth Ram as new chief technology officer

Velocity Global

Velocity Global accelerates the future of work for anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Its Global Work Platform TM simplifies the employer and talent experience through its proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, backed by personalized expertise and unmatched global scale. The platform offers a full suite of talent solutions, including global Employer of Record and Contractor Management, to help companies onboard, manage, and pay talent in more than 185 countries and all 50 United States. Thousands of brands rely on Velocity Global to build international teams without the cost or complexity of setting up foreign legal entities or state registrations. Velocity Global was named a "Leader" in Global Employer of Record Services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall. Founded in 2014, the company has hundreds of employees across six continents. For more information, visit velocityglobal.com. Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, announced Siddharth Ram as its new chief technology officer. Ram will be responsible for growing and scaling the technology organization. In this role, he will be working in close collaboration with Chief Product Officer Liz Li and her team to develop and execute against the company’s technology roadmap. “Technology is at the core of our solutions, and Siddharth has a proven track record of building and growing global technology organizations at scale, all while delivering true customer value,” said Ben Wright, founder and CEO of Velocity Global. “I am excited that he has joined us to lead our technology team through this next phase of growth and further advance our market-leading position.” Ram applies almost three decades of technology leadership experience to his role at Velocity Global. Most recently, he served as chief technology officer and senior vice president of engineering at Inflection (acquired by Checkr earlier this year) / GoodHire, where he scaled the team, technology, and processes to unlock customer value during a time of significant company growth. He is also on the board of advisors for various companies, including Logikcull and Sedai, and previously held technology leadership roles at Intuit and Qualcomm. “I’m a firm believer in the power of global teams and see Velocity Global as a huge boost for organizations looking to tap into talent worldwide without having to worry about the complexities associated with it,” said Ram. “I am looking forward to serving our customers even better by offering a best-in-class experience enabled by our modern technology stack.” Velocity Global is a leading provider of global workforce solutions, helping to connect talent and employers in over 185 countries. Clients use its solutions to onboard, manage, and pay talent compliantly without requiring businesses to set up their own legal entities or state registrations. Ram and his team are actively hiring for various engineering roles. Positions are posted with other Velocity Global opportunities at https://velocityglobal.com/about-us/careers/. True to its work-from-anywhere policy, Velocity Global currently has hundreds of team members across almost 60 countries. Ram is based in California, and successful applicants will be able to work remotely. About Velocity Global Velocity Global accelerates the future of work for anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Its Global Work Platform TM simplifies the employer and talent experience through its proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, backed by personalized expertise and unmatched global scale. The platform offers a full suite of talent solutions, including global Employer of Record and Contractor Management, to help companies onboard, manage, and pay talent in more than 185 countries and all 50 United States. Thousands of brands rely on Velocity Global to build international teams without the cost or complexity of setting up foreign legal entities or state registrations. Velocity Global was named a "Leader" in Global Employer of Record Services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall. Founded in 2014, the company has hundreds of employees across six continents. For more information, visit velocityglobal.com. Contact Details Velocity Global Anja Koltes +1 720-650-4348 news@velocityglobal.com Company Website https://velocityglobal.com/

December 08, 2022 11:35 AM Mountain Standard Time

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