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Associated Environmental Systems Issued Patent for ATPPRIME

AES

Associated Environmental Systems, a leading manufacturer of environmental test chambers and battery test fixtures, has been issued a patent for ATPPRIME, a system for the high density testing of batteries within an environmental test chamber. First introduced in 2018 as part of the All Test Platform (ATP) series, ATPPRIME enables users to charge and discharge batteries in controlled environments for research, development, and production purposes. “The ATPPRIME patent further advances AES’s differentiation from competition in the industry by setting the standard for cutting-edge battery testing fixtures,” says Michael Shirley, CEO of Associated Environmental Systems. “We are excited to continue innovating testing solutions and can’t wait to share what comes next.” “The issued patent demonstrates AES’s commitment to developing the battery testing industry and continuing innovation in this fast-growing field,” says Brock Kenyon, CTO at Associated Environmental Systems. What Is ATPPRIME? The All Test Platform (ATP) provides a safe and easy way to test batteries within an environmental test chamber. ATPPRIME enables rapid changing of batteries and battery types between tests, and provides the highest density per square foot of environmental test chamber space available for battery testing. ATPPRIME combines multiple components critical for battery testing into a configurable, scalable, safe, high density battery testing platform. The key features of ATPPRIME include the following: The ability to test many battery types in a single fixture. The ability to change from one style of holder to another or support multiple configurations for virtually any cell type: coin, cylindrical, prismatic, pouch, and pack. The integrated Battery Interface Boards (BIB) ensure that precise, strong charge and discharge data signals are transmitted from each cell to the user’s battery cycler. Easy-access sliding shelves that provide safe battery insertion into the test environment with no external disconnect required. Up to four custom-engineered epoxy shelves maintain flat surfaces, distributed airflow, and optimal configuration. About Associated Environmental Systems Associated Environmental Systems has designed and manufactured test chambers and battery testing fixtures that meet organizations’ most demanding requirements for more than 60 years. As society’s reliance on faster-charging, longer-lasting, and higher-performing batteries has increased across a range of industries, AES has developed the All Test Platform to support companies’ battery research, development, and production. The ATP series includes patented ATPPRIME, ATPFLEX (battery testing fixtures that can be added to existing chambers), and patent-pending ATPHEAVY (battery testing fixtures for large format and prismatic cells, capable of testing up to 1000 amps per channel). AES’s extensive customer base spans the fields of aerospace, pharmacology, electronics, automotive, semiconductors, computers, and additional industries around the world. Contact Details Associated Environmental Systems Haylie Batres +1 978-772-0022 Haylie.Batres@associatedenvironmentalsystems.com Company Website https://www.associatedenvironmentalsystems.com

September 08, 2022 11:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time

XPOINT LITE LIVE IN THE USA WITH BETTORFANTASY

Xpoint Technology

Xpoint, the leading geolocation and compliance technology company specializing in North American sports betting and iGaming markets, has announced that Xpoint Lite – Xpoint's specialist geolocation product for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators - is now live in-market in the USA with BettorFantasy, the Daily Fantasy Sports app that is available now in 21 U.S. states that lets users sync their fantasy league, make picks, cash in for prizes and even raise money for charity. The BettorFantasy announcement - Xpoint’s latest live, in-market partner in the USA - marks another chapter in Xpoint’s busy summer of partner launches, reinforcing the growing reputation that Xpoint enjoys as bringing game-changing, transformative thinking and business practices to the North American geolocation market. “We’re very pleased to be able to support BettorFantasy’s launch and expansion throughout the USA and globally,” commented Marvin Sanderson, Xpoint CEO and Co-Founder. “Having Xpoint Lite embedded within the BettorFantasy app gives the team behind the business, and their consumers, the peace of mind that their geolocation needs are met, and that they can operate safely, securely and free from fraud.” Xpoint Lite is the go-to option for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators, sitting alongside Xpoint Verify, Xpoint’s real money gaming geolocation product. Embedded within partner platforms (web and apps), Xpoint Lite is a Software Development Kit (SDK) that provides operators with state-of-the-art geolocation technology which helps ensure they meet North American regulatory and compliance standards, and uses location data to help them unlock the true potential of their geolocation investment. "It's been great working with XPoint as their first XPoint Lite partner,” added Sahil Patel, CEO and Co-Founder of BettorFantasy. “The team is lazer-focused on building a great solution and has been open to our feedback. We're proud to work with XPoint as our geolocation partner and we can't wait to integrate this technology for our community." For more details, and to find out how Xpoint can help transform both real money gaming and DFS operator platforms, please go to xpoint.tech and follow Xpoint on social media via LinkedIn. ABOUT XPOINT Xpoint provides essential geolocation security solutions and intelligent location-based marketing insights to the global sports betting and iGaming industries. Xpoint’s innovative Verify and Lite platforms ensures partners meet their regulatory geo-compliance obligations, and deliver enhanced value through the generation of location-based data that can drive marketing programs. Recently nominated for two 2022 SBC North America Awards, Xpoint was founded in 2019 and officially unveiled in Las Vegas in 2021, and is led by the company's CEO and Co-Founder Marvin Sanderson, a global sports betting and iGaming industry leader. With North American offices in Miami, Florida, and Toronto, Canada, Xpoint is changing the global geolocation market, bringing innovation to an industry that has, to date, viewed geo-compliance as a utility, not a new business opportunity. For more information, visit xpoint.tech and follow LinkedIn for regular updates. ABOUT BETTORFANTASY BettorFantasy is a new gamified fantasy sports app that lets season-long fantasy players sync their leagues and pick the matchup winners. Users can win the app's free-to-play currency, BettorCoins, by completing challenges and making correct picks. Users can then spend their BettorCoins on prizes and charity donations. BettorFantasy has recently launched its Daily Fantasy Sports contests in 21 states ahead of the upcoming NFL season. Contact Details Xpoint Tom Webb +1 512-952-9369 tom.webb@xpoint.tech BettorFantasy Will Tighe will@bettorfantasy.com Company Website https://xpoint.tech/

September 08, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BEEset With Problems, The Current Agricultural System Desperately Needs Innovation. Meet The Company That Says It Has A Solution

Bee Vectoring Technologies

Ashish Malik, CEO of Bee Vectoring Technologies (CSE: BEE, OTCQB: BEVVF), was a guest on RB Milestone Group’s webinar on August 10, 2022. Bee Vectoring Technologies is a leading technology company that uses commercially-reared bees to deliver sustainable and effective crop control. The company is dedicated to providing sustainable solutions to the growing problems of the modern agricultural landscape. Watch the full interview here: BVT, an agriculture technology company, is a market disruptor with a significant global market opportunity in the $240 billion crop protection and fertilizer market. BVT has pioneered a natural precision agriculture system that replaces chemical pesticides and wasteful plant protection product spray applications by delivering biological pesticide alternatives to crops using commercially grown bees. BVT’s award-winning technology, precision vectoring, is completely harmless to bees and allows minute amounts of naturally-derived pesticides (called biologicals) to be delivered directly to blooms, providing improved crop protection and yield results than traditional chemical pesticides – and improving the health of the soil, the microbiome and the environment. Currently, BVT has over 65 granted patents, over 35 patents pending in all major agricultural countries worldwide, and has US EPA registration of its VECTORITE™ with CR-7 (EPA Registration No. 90641-2) for sale as a registered biological fungicide for use on the labeled crops. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Michael Murray michael@benzinga.com

September 08, 2022 09:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Putting The Supply Back In Supply Chain Integration System? — Nisun Claims To Have Solutions To The Crisis

Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd

Disruptions to the supply chain have caused massive economic damage in the past couple of years. Restrictions on global supply networks meant that the average country lost over $180 billion to supply chain disruptions while the U.S. lost $228 billion, according to a recent survey. However, these setbacks may also provide potential new opportunities as those both upstream and downstream in the supply chain seek new innovations. Some U.S. companies that managed to protect their supply chain despite global disruptions reportedly include technology company Cisco Systems Inc. and pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson. Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co. Ltd. is one example of a company looking to fill the supply chain management vacuum. Based in China, Nisun aims at a sophisticated supply chain integration (SCI) through an ecosystem that it reports is made to fulfill all the financial and logistical needs of partnering companies. It is seeking to solve the integration of industry and finance to create a supply chain system serving as an essential intermediary in both upstream and downstream transactions. It also has the goal of helping small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which it says it accomplishes by providing SMEs with capital access through a closed-loop financial technology platform. Learn More about Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd by gaining access to the latest research report! Linking Businesses For A Stronger Supply Chain Nisun is focusing its partnership efforts in five industries: e-commerce, gold, coal, chemical and agriculture, aiming to create a network out of this $305 billion cluster. The company seeks to provide collaborators with logistics and warehousing along with modernized financial services. One example of SME collaboration Nisun provides is with the merchants in the Henan Wanbang International Agricultural Product Logistics Park. Fintech (Shanghai) Supply Chain Management Co. Ltd ( Fintech Digital,) a supply-chain management subsidiary of Nisun, serves agricultural merchants by providing them with financial and logistical solutions. The downstream merchants place purchase applications, which Fintech Digital then negotiates and fulfills with its network of upstream suppliers, ensuring quick response to merchant product needs. Nisun also partnered with two companies to help with streamlining and digitizing the agricultural goods supply chain in late 2021. Through its partnerships with Sichuan Wanglianxing Agricultural Technology Development Co. Ltd. and Henan Xingyue Communication Technology Co. Ltd., Nisun hopes to bring its supply-chain expertise and resources to China’s National Rural Revitalization Program and modernization of the Chinese agricultural industry. A subsidiary of Fintech Digital and a controlled affiliate of Nisan, Fanlunke Supply Chain Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. signed a deal with Yunnan Pinhutang Distillery Co. Ltd., which brings them into the Chinese medical market. This supply-chain and procurement contract, with the plan to expand to sales, hopes to maximize the upstream and downstream market trading and meet the greater demand for Pinhutang products, which are available on online stores such as JD.com Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Through these strategic partnerships, Nisun may help produce solutions to the supply-chain crisis and make itself a bigger player in the supply chain. It claims its current success will continue into the future and maintain its 74% annual growth year on year. Similar companies in the supply chain and fintech space include NETSOL Technologies NTWK, 360 DigiTech, Inc. QFIN, Katapult Holdings KPLT, and FinVolution Gr FINV To learn more about Nisun, click here. About Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd (NASDAQ: NISN) is a technology-driven, integrated supply chain solutions provider focused on transforming the corporate finance industry. Leveraging its industry experience, Nisun is dedicated to providing professional supply chain solutions to Chinese and foreign enterprises and financial institutions. Through its subsidiaries and controlled companies, Nisun provides users with professional solutions for technology supply chain management, technology asset routing, and digital transformation of tech and finance institutions, enabling the industry to strengthen and grow. At the same time, Nisun continues to deepen the field of industry segmentation through industrial and financial integration, by cultivating and creating an ecosystem of openness and empowerment. Nisun has built a linked platform that incorporates supply chain, banking, securities, trust, insurance, funds, state-owned enterprises, among other businesses. Focusing on industry-finance linkages, Nisun aims to serve the upstream and downstream of the industrial supply chain while also assisting with supply-side sub-sector reform. For more information, please visit http://ir.nisun-international.com. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details TraDigital IR info@tradigitalir.com Company Website https://tradigitalir.com/

September 08, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Lucidity makes cloud storage smarter as it secures $5.3m funding round

Lucidity

Nearly half of businesses are migrating their data to the cloud to create a competitive advantage and remain innovative. However, Cloud comes with its own set of challenges if not managed well. And to deliver the elusive ROI from cloud, cloud storage orchestration platform Lucidity has been helping businesses get truly cloud-native. The startup is today announcing a $5.3M seed funding round led by AlphaWave Investments with participation from Beenext, Blume Ventures, BoldCapital, NuVentures and Sparrow Capital to help ramp its international expansion plans. This funding round follows a $500k pre-seed round led by Beenext in 2021 along with 10+ super angels. Lucidity has built a “NoOps” orchestration layer that can sit on top of cloud storage making storage faster, efficient and cheaper, while enabling cloud-native functionalities. Using Lucidity, businesses will be able to unlock their block storage capabilities making it 70% cheaper and 10X faster with zero code changes and at the click of a button. Lucidity takes care of any hassle of storage provisioning and eliminates any potential downtime which could lead to business and reputation loss. Lucidity was envisioned by Vatsal Rastogi, who had gained extensive experience working as a developer at Azure, Microsoft and then later, working closely with the infrastructure team at Swiggy. He teamed up with Nitin Bhaduria, who has spearheaded the growth of multiple SaaS platforms from scratch, with his last role as the Head of Sales in Tracxn. Together, they established the company in 2021, as the duo brought Lucidity to life. Nitin Bhadauria, co-founder of Lucidity, commented: “Post the pandemic, businesses flocked aggressively to the cloud to ensure business continuity. However, the vast majority resorted to a ‘lift & shift of data’ approach for a quick migration. Whilst this provided a quick fix, they remain elusive of the ROI promised by cloud vendors. Lucidity is unlocking the ROI of cloud storage at a click of a button. “70% of the storage costs are wasted today because of manual cloud management and risks of downtime. And to add to that challenge, the skill curve required to adopt a cloud-first culture with the teams becomes an added barrier. Lucidity is solving these problems and much more”. Dirk van Quaquebeke, Managing Partner at BeeNext, commented: "Lucidity positions themselves at the interesting intersection of what I call cloud transient where large enterprises transition from on-prem to cloud and there is a lot of slack to be captured in terms of value. Lucidity is building something that will have a very strong GTM fit in a market that is extremely large and global in nature. How Lucidity identifies and solidifies their problem statement alongside their clients gives us a lot of comfort in them." Andrew C. Martinez, Alpha Wave Global, stated, ”Lucidity makes cloud storage management, not only more streamlined and reliable, but also increases cloud storage performance while saving a significant amount of money. What was more impressive for us is that this wasn't just a theoretical concept, but rather something on full display as proof of concepts with customers who are now onboarding on the Lucidity platform” About Lucidity Lucidity is the most trusted software-defined storage NoOps orchestrator. It unlocks cloud block storage capabilities making cloud storage reliable, performant, and economical with zero effort. With its industry-first multi-cloud “Auto-Scaler”, Lucidity helps Enterprises, DevOps and FinOps teams instantly observe their block storage to become 70% cheaper, 10X faster and eliminate downtime with zero code changes.Lucidity enables cloud optimization even for your legacy applications, as infra ops teams can now unlock cloud-native functionalities for block storage apps without any code changes. IT managers, VP Infrastructure, IT Directors and leading CIOs alike have all trusted Lucidity in becoming cloud-ready and have adopted the NoOps cloud experience. If you would like to be a part of the NoOps cloud experience as well, visit us at www.lucidity.cloud Contact Details Lucidity Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.lucidity.cloud/

September 08, 2022 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO Collaborates with Artist Julian Stanczak to Provide Aquamorphic Wallpaper in ColorOS 13

OPPO

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 8 September 2022 - Following the release of ColorOS 13, OPPO today unveils a new Aquamorphic Wallpaper[i] in collaboration with the estate of Op Art artist Julian Stanczak (1928-2017) with Stanczak’s work Blue Diffusion # 2 on OPPO Theme Store Art+ Channel. The wallpaper features the iconic blue tones of the ColorOS Aquamorphic Design combined with Julian Stanczak’s mastery of color, giving users visual enjoyment and a unique aesthetic experience. As one of the founders of the international Op Art movement and a master of color, Julian Stanczak made paintings that prompt a visual, psychological, and emotional response in the viewer. In this collaboration, the Aquamorphic Wallpaper operates seamlessly with the Aquamorphic concept in ColorOS 13. Stanczak’s reverence for color comes from a desire to translate the drama and power of nature into a universal impression, which highly echoes the intention behind the Aquamorphic Design. Inspired by water (the natural and organic element of nature), the Aquamorphic Design is to provide a fluid, vibrant and inclusive user experience by vitalizing users when using the phone. The energy of the different wavelengths of light shown in the Aquamorphic Wallpaper is intuitive and abstract, yet private in everyone’s experience and use, providing an artistic and natural experience for ColorOS 13 users. Available on OPPO Theme Store Art+ Channel “ Building dialogue through product and time is what makes a design good. It should be able to respond to people’s psychological needs in the moment”, as Xi Zeng, OPPO’s Director of Software Design said. “The wallpaper collaboration of Julian Stanczak and OPPO incorporates nature, art, and technology to create a digital experience that encourages self-reflection, inspiration, and vitality.” In addition to the Aquamorphic Wallpaper, ColorOS 13 offers other wallpaper options, such as Blossom Wallpaper, providing a visually aesthetic experience while focusing on users’ digital well-being. The new operating system just released on 18th August also includes other smart features such as Multi-Screen Connect, a range of updates on Always-On Display, Meeting Assistant, and a brand-new Aquamorphic Design to better serve 500 million global users. [i] This will be available in the OPPO Theme Store Art+ Channel for selected regions/countries including: India,Thailand,Singapore,Malaysia and Indonesia. 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 X 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. About ColorOS ColorOS is a highly customized, efficient, intelligent, and richly designed Android-based mobile OS from OPPO. With over 500 million global monthly active users, ColorOS supports 67 languages, including English, Hindi, Thai, and Indonesian. Contact Details Media Contact press@oppo.com Company Website https://oppo.com/en/proposal/

September 08, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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B2Broker Presents White Label cTrader

B2Broker

B2Broker, a leading provider of financial services and technology for the Forex and crypto businesses, is thrilled to announce its White Label cTrader solution. cTrader is a trading platform with rich functionality that makes it a popular choice among many professional traders. With White Label сTrader, brokers can take advantage of a wide range of features and benefits that can help them provide an exceptional trading experience for their clients. What cTrader White Label is All About With everything necessary to create a customized experience tailored to the preferences of businesses, White Label cTrader is perfect for those searching for a top-class brokerage solution. This offering allows you to create a look that fits your brand thanks to its highly customizable user interface. Both institutional and retail clients will find this solution appealing because it offers a wide range of features! The White Label cTrader is the perfect solution for those looking to get into the Forex, cryptocurrency, or multi-asset broker business or to elevate their existing brokerage without having to make additional investments. Since everything you need is already included, such as the cTrader server license and a reliable liquidity provider network, all that's left for you to do is focus on the success of your company.In addition, your brokerage can access a fully functional and tested solution without worrying about how to integrate CRM or back-office systems or implement crypto processing. As part of the White Label cTrader package, you will also receive a 24/7 customer service desk for any questions or issues you may have. cBroker, a Convenient Tool for White Label cTrader cBroker is an essential back office application that streamlines customer account management and trading inquiries. Brokers can keep track of every piece of information passing through cBroker, giving them complete control over how trades are executed. User-friendly and packed with features, cBroker gives administrators full control over all aspects of the system. cTrader Copy The cTrader Copy platform allows your customers to copy other traders' strategies or offer their own trading strategies to others. This feature offers a highly user-friendly interface and is packed with a wide range of options. Plus, with the built-in Copy Stop Loss feature, your customers can control their risk level with ease. The platform is suitable both for experienced traders and for those who are just getting started, which makes cTrader Copy a great option for growing businesses' clientele and boosting platforms' profits. Powerful API With the cTrader open API, you can create specialized applications that work with cTrader to meet your specific business requirements. Whether you're looking to develop a new tool or integrate an existing one, the cTrader open API has the flexibility to make it happen. Thanks to the solution's white-label functionality, you can easily customize the interface to match your brand and provide your traders with the features they need. Best of all, cTrader's adaptability makes it easy to implement these changes. Moreover, White Label cTrader can be seamlessly integrated into your existing trader's room. With this option, you can still access all the key trading features alongside other applications you may want to add. Whether you want to create the perfect customer interface from scratch or use one of the many popular ones already available (such as TradingView), our solution has you covered. With features like personalized labels and graphics, customized user interface preferences, and support for technical analysis indicators and programs, White Label cTrader gives you the flexibility to create the perfect trading experience for your needs. Prime of Prime Liquidity Pool As part of the package, the White Label cTrader solution includes a Prime of Prime Liquidity Pool. Therefore, White Label cTrader is the perfect choice for those who want to get the best prices from the world's leading financial institutions. With access to over a thousand different trading instruments, including 110 FX symbols and 150 cryptocurrency CFDs, you'll be able to take advantage of the market's greatest products. Traders can trade with confidence, knowing that they're getting the best prices thanks to Tier 1 liquidity coverage. Whether you want to offer Forex, metals, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, equities, or ETFs, cTrader White Label will fulfil all your brokerage business needs. B2Broker and cTrader When it comes to improving your operating brokerage or starting your own Forex, crypto, or multi-asset brokerage firm, B2Broker's White Label cTrader platform is your go-to solution. "cTrader is a well-known platform with a proven track record of success, and it is used by all the market's top brokers. A quick search on the Appstore for cTrader will reveal all the major companies that use this platform. We believe that in today's ultra-competitive markets, every broker must offer a wide variety of trading platforms to its clients. Otherwise, the broker would lose clients who wish to trade on the cTrader platform. In addition to the traditional trading capabilities provided by the MT platform, cTrader will almost certainly attract a new category of traders and investors. When it comes to managing your crypto brokerage, and its algo capabilities, cTrader is one of the top solutions on the market. Since 2021, we have been seeing a growing demand for cTrader among cryptocurrency brokers. Since many cTrader brokers use our liquidity offering, we decided to open a whole new world for brokers that want to grow more sophisticated and cater to traders' needs, rather than requiring them to use a single platform," B2Broker CEO Arthur Azizov. B2Broker's White Label cTrader can be customized to meet the branding needs of any company, whether it is a startup or an established organization. The White Label cTrader platform from B2Broker offers a wealth of features and benefits that make it an ideal solution for businesses looking to get into the online trading space. With continued updates and improvements, the platform is only getting better, so be sure to stay tuned for more information! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us, and we'll be happy to help. Contact Details B2Broker Alexander Gorushin +44 20 8068 8636 agorushin@b2broker.net Company Website http://b2broker.com/

September 08, 2022 02:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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FutureTrack® by Union Savings Bank, a Goal-Based Planning Service Offers Unique Combination of Personal Coaching, Financial Insights and Digital Tools

Union Savings Bank

Union Savings Bank, a Danbury, Conn.-based community bank, announces the availability of “FutureTrack® by Union Savings Bank,” a goal-based planning service for customers. The program is designed to help customers achieve a variety of life goals – home ownership, starting a family, college planning, saving and budgeting, retirement and more – through one-on-one support with personal FutureTrack coaches and on-going financial insights and digital tools for managing finances. “We know people have diverse financial goals at varying stages of life, and each person defines success differently. But going it alone can be daunting,” said Rick Judd, USB’s Executive Vice President overseeing FutureTrack. “FutureTrack is an opportunity for people to finally feel like they are not tackling financial decisions on their own. Our FutureTrack coaches will help guide people so they can tackle life goals one at a time, building financial habits that will help them throughout their financial journey.” Judd also stated that with inflation rising and recent studies showing that nearly two-thirds of Americans are considered financially unhealthy, FutureTrack is more important than ever. The first step with FutureTrack (click to view:15 videos) is to book an appointment with the FutureTrack team for an assessment. A FutureTrack coach will ask questions about the person’s current financial situation, future goals, both short- and long-term. From there, the coach and “FutureTracker” set a plan on how to achieve those goals. The FutureTrackers will then receive frequent check-ins, educational materials, and recommendations to support them on their unique financial journey. To book an appointment, people can visit any USB branch, book an appointment online, or call the Customer Service Center at 866-872-1866. To become a “FutureTracker” and receive ongoing support, a relationship with USB is required, which enables the customer to take full advantage of the digital tools. Judd also explained that FutureTrack provides the perfect combination of human and technological support that people desire. “Access to ongoing coaching with an assigned FutureTrack coach with regular check-ins, our artificial intelligence (AI) tool like Spending Insights that help monitor spending habits, and USB Round-Up that enables customers to round up USB debit card purchases and automatically move that money into a savings account, plus educational information – all work together to help customers achieve their goals. We know there is a significant need for this kind of service based on industry research and feedback from our customers, and we don’t believe there’s anything quite like FutureTrack in the local community bank space.” According to Forbes “Most consumers are ’goal-oriented’ and focused on long-term savings goals. When it comes to those goals…people are hungry for more help reaching them and personalized advice at key moments. Increasingly, that help could come from artificial intelligence. A recent Accenture survey of North American banking customers discovered 46 percent are willing to use ‘robo-advice,’ 40 percent would consider switching banks to get more personalized service, and 39 percent said they want their financial institution to provide ‘actionable financial advice on a proactive, real-time basis.’” Judd adds, “This is not a one-and-done program ─ it is an ongoing understanding of the customer and their financial goals. FutureTrack is here for our customers throughout their journey, no matter the changes along the way.” In terms of the certified coaches, there are currently 23 Union Savings Bank FutureTrack coaches, and the Bank has more currently going through the certification process. The plan is to add more coaches on an on-going basis, as well. Each coach has completed extensive training through BVS Performance Solutions, a leading financial training company. The coaches are also trained to help customers navigate the various products and services Union Savings Bank offers and can direct customers to various subject matter experts, like mortgage loan originators, financial advisors, and business banking loan officers. Judd said that FutureTrack is yet another example of how the bank is using technology combined with personal service to benefit customers in their daily lives. “This service is designed to enhance the customer experience and help our customers feel like they have a trusted partner they can rely on. It’s less transactional and more relationship-driven and ultimately helps improve financial well-being, all of which are part of our mission.” For more information, please visit FutureTrack www.unionsavings.com/futuretrack. Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $3.0 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 25 offices in Bethel, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Marble Dale, Monroe, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. The bank provides financial services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government entities through its commercial, residential and consumer lending, corporate services, retail banking and wealth management divisions. Please visit www.unionsavings.com for more information. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Contact Details Union Savings Bank Michele Bonvicini +1 203-830-6045 mbonvicini@unionsavings.com Company Website https://www.unionsavings.com/futuretrack/

September 07, 2022 01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Secure Like Swiss? The Data Privacy Company That Reports Globalizing Its Currency Options

Sekur Private Data Ltd

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are choosing to stay home, according to a new Pew Study. This may raise additional concerns around cybersecurity if more and more aspects of life go virtual. In 2021 the cybersecurity industry saw over $50 billion in spending worldwide, and this number is forecasted to increase as more work is done from home and more measures are needed to protect both company and private data. Individuals and businesses around the globe may need solutions that work locally for them. Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQX: SWISF) is one company that reports trying to find innovative solutions to these data protection problems. Companies that are dependent on U.S.-based cloud servers such as Google Cloud, offered by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL), are also subject to a subpoena under the 2019 Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act. Sekur is hosted in Switzerland to take advantage of the strict Swiss data privacy laws. It harnesses what its website describes as “proprietary military-grade encryption security” to protect its private, International Standards Organization (ISO)-certified data centers. Sekur says its platform provides secure messaging and email services as well as data storage, document management, and password management service — and that it also partners with companies like PartnerStack and Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) to host a Sekur Business Suite platform. It has recently expanded its operations, hoping to make its platform an appealing international option. Currencies And Chats Both Part Of A Global Push Sekur entered the American market in July 2021 and in July 2022 launched its multicurrency, multilingual platform. This was part of Sekur’s global mass market launch to make it available for both private and business use internationally. Sekur’s multicurrency platform enables customers to avoid paying the often-expensive bank and credit card fees on currency exchange. It also creates a more seamless experience, ensuring users can use the platform in their own language. Since Sekur launched the multicurrency platform, it has expanded to include eight currencies from over 30 countries. These are USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, SGD, CHF, EUR and GBP. This gives customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, any Eurozone country and the United Kingdom the ability to pay for the platform with their local money. Customers from outside these regions are still able to access the platform and will be charged in U.S. dollars. Sekur also plans to make its platform available in Japanese and accept JPY. Sekur saw a sales increase of 5,600% in the first quarter of 2022 when compared with the first quarter of 2021, while subscriber signups for the platform jumped by over 1,900%. This growth seems to be an indication that the multicurrency offering should foster even more growth Internationally, as Sekur is growing its global footprint.. Another component of Sekur’s platform, Chat-By-Invite, has as of August, enabled chats in 61 countries. Chat-By-Invite allows Sekur users to communicate securely via SekurMessenger by sending an SMS or email invitation to non-Sekur users. After hosting the conversation, the user who initiated the chat can delete the conversation from all users and at the server source. This initiative has been used by Sekur customers to communicate with people in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Csech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Vatican City. This list suggests that Sekur may see future growth in South and Central America, where it already has seen some success, and Europe, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East. Sekur Private Data Ltd. is a Cybersecurity and Internet privacy provider of Swiss hosted solutions for secure communications and secure data management. The Company distributes a suite of secure cloud-based storage, disaster recovery, document management, encrypted e-mails, and secure communication tools. Sekur Private Data Ltd. sells its products through its websites www.sekur.com and www.sekursuite.com, and approved distributors, and telecommunications companies worldwide. Sekur Private Data Ltd. serves consumers, businesses and governments worldwide. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Corporate Department corporate@sekurprivatedata.com Company Website https://sekur.com/en/about

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