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Is it Possible to Kill Corona Virus from Luggage Surfaces in Just 5 Seconds? University Study Says "Yes"

WarpUV

Following extensive testing, the Microbial Pathogenesis Laboratory at Tel Aviv University has concluded the WarpUV ® AirFort® luggage disinfection system can eradicate coronaviruses in just five seconds. For airports, baggage handlers and air passengers, the study findings show air travel can be safer again because luggage surface areas that typically pass through many hands on their way to, from and at the airport, and susceptible to airborne transmissible droplets, can be safely and quickly sanitized. Prof. Anat Herskovits, a world-renowned microbiologist, Vice Chair of the Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, and President of the Israel Society of Microbiology, tested the ability of the WarpUV AirFort® technology to kill high concentrations of coronaviruses. “Our results concluded that after five seconds of UV irradiation, more than 99 percent of the viruses were eradicated,” Prof. Herskovits said. “I feel confident that WarpUV has developed an effective solution for luggage disinfection.” Resources: Hear audio quote from Prof. Herskovits (.wav,.mp3) Post-COVID-19 Air Travel/Bio-Security survey, May 2021 Breakthrough Rapid-Action Coronavirus and Bacteria Disinfection Technology for Passenger Luggage at Airports Stops Local Outbreaks from Becoming Global Pandemics AirFort® is designed to rapidly kill viruses, bacteria, and spores from surface contamination of carry-on and checked bags, personal items and oversized bags and parcels, protecting baggage handlers, aviation staff, and the general public. It utilizes a proprietary array of ultraviolet lights designed to achieve all-angle “360° x 360°” disinfection of all baggage surfaces. While floor UV cleaners and other disinfection agents such as sprays are being implemented globally, AirFort focuses on luggage – one of the means that the International Air Transport Association (IATA), European Union Aviation Air Safety Agency (EASA), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security identified as a possible critical path for viruses and bacteria to infect and spread. By eradicating these harmful elements before and after flights, WarpUV has an important role in stopping the spread and future spread of pandemics which are imminent threats as described by the EU, WHO, and the World Economic Forum. About WarpUV Warp Technologies and its AirFort® devices are the frontline of prevention of the spread of pandemic by luggage and baggage in airports worldwide and serve as a “disinfection firewall” for continents, countries, and regions. The company was formed in 2020 by veteran Israeli entrepreneurs Amir Fischer, Eitan Haimovich, and Gil Luxenbourg. For more information, visit www.warpUV.com. Contact Details Rainier Communications Alan Ryan +1 508-577-6635 alanryan@rainierco.com Rainier Communications Joanne Stanway +19782731473 jstanway@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.warpuv.com/

May 26, 2021 02:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Texas Municipality Deploys City-Wide Advanced Network with Comcast Business

Comcast Houston

Comcast Business today announced that the City of Richmond, Texas, is leveraging Ethernet Dedicated Internet, VoiceEdge cloud-based VoIP, Business Internet and Ethernet Network Services to give city employees the ability to efficiently set up remote work environments. Further, a city-wide fiber rich network from Comcast supports city operations and automated call attendants with VoiceEdge which have helped the city modernize and provide better value for its community members. “Comcast Business helped us grow in our capacity to provide services to our citizens and expand internally in order to support applications that service the community,” said Jose Medina, IT Analyst for the City of Richmond. “Now, we’re in a position where we can grow easily and we’re ready for it.” The City of Richmond modernized its network systems to bolster its response to unexpected disaster events. With the implementation of Comcast Business VoiceEdge, City employees gained the flexibility of moving their phone lines with them via the VoiceEdge mobile app – a capability that proved invaluable shortly after installation, when Hurricane Harvey caused mass flooding at the city’s facilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has been another proof point of the city’s preparedness, as City employees have relied on Comcast Business services to work remotely. Since implementing its scalable network, the City has also virtualized and consolidated its individual servers into one data center, established VPNs and connected all its remote sites. Now, all City facilities, including the Police Department, Fire stations, City Hall and the Public Works facilities, are part of the network. A long-time Comcast Business customer, the City is the county seat in its area. Because it is located right outside of Houston between four Texas counties, it anticipates a significant amount of both population and economic growth over the coming years. Comcast Business’ services have helped the city not only address short-term networking problems but implement solutions that can grow and adapt over time with the city’s population and economy. City Manager Terri Vela shared, “Our long-standing partnership with Comcast Business has provided ease to maintain services as we modernize to efficiently serve our customers and citizens. Recent years have introduced our employees to multiple disasters which require shifting of work areas or remote working. Modernizing the City’s network system cost effectively have allowed our teams to be responsive and have elevated Richmond’s preparedness for long term challenges. Comcast Business also provides the City of Richmond simplicity of adding systems on the fiber network which enable us to prepare for the continued growth in the area.” “Comcast Business is proud to provide technology solutions for growing municipalities like the City of Richmond that help city managers with operational success in both the short and long term,” added Vince Margiotta, Vice President of Business Services for Comcast’s Houston Region. “We’re pleased that our partnership with the city is helping to deliver advanced technology solutions that support its employees and citizens alike.” About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social. Contact Details Comcast Michael Bybee +1 281-605-9658 Michael_Bybee@cable.comcast.com FINN Partners Chloe Huard chloe.huard@finnpartners.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

May 26, 2021 01:00 PM Central Daylight Time

Replicated Expands Executive Team, Bolstering Expertise in Kubernetes Software Delivery and Management

Replicated, Inc.

Replicated, which enables software vendors to ship a multi-prem version of their software (on-prem, air gapped, or self-hosted) with Day 2 enterprise operations management, today announces an expanded executive team with the appointment of six new vice presidents. “I’m thrilled that Replicated has become a magnet for such top-caliber talent,” said Grant Miller, CEO and founder at Replicated. “Attracting so many leaders in their respective areas is a significant challenge for any organization, and particularly in technology. As we continue to grow across all departments and hire key leadership talent, we’re delivering on our mission to help software vendors drive growth and solve their challenges associated with multi-prem application delivery and management.” Replicated’s new hires bolster the company’s expertise in helping SaaS, open core, and traditional software vendors to make the move into selling modern, multi-prem software to their enterprise customers. They include: Dalia Havens, VP of Engineering. Dalia has a wealth of expertise growing and scaling globally distributed organizations through hyper growth stages. With over 15 years’ experience in various engineering leadership positions, she has led engineering organizations with multiple disciplines spanning design, technical writing, support, data, development and infrastructure. Dalia was the VP of engineering at Netlify and was the former director of engineering at GitLab, Inc. Greg Sundermann, VP of Revenue Operations. Greg brings a decade of experience helping B2B software companies operationalize their global go-to-market infrastructure. He is an associate member of the Revenue Collective, and previously was head of revenue operations at Elliptic. Greg is also the former director of revenue operations at Snaps and advisor at Emissary.io. Sara Dornsife, VP of Marketing. Sara brings over 25 years of marketing experience with a deep background in open source and developer tools. Sara has experience building teams, leading and executing content strategies, and creating brand awareness. She has held executive and senior-level marketing positions at Heptio, NodeSource, PayPal, Sun Microsystems, and more. Scott Stockton, VP of Sales. Scott brings over 25 years experience as an enterprise sales executive, with a history of building customer-centric sales teams. Having spent his career working with product development teams, Scott brings a deep understanding of Open Source Software, developer tools and practices, and DevSecOps. Scott joins Replicated from Sonatype, where he was Regional Vice President for the West, leading the largest sales region and positioning the company for a successful acquisition by Vista Equity Partners. Scott has held senior leadership positions at Perforce, CollabNet, and Mentor Graphics and individual contributor positions at IBM and Wind River. Melina Murray, VP of People. Melina has over 20 years of experience in HR, with a focus on scaling startups, enabling rapid growth while ensuring a focus on values and culture. She has held senior leadership roles, most recently as the Head of Global People Operations at InfluxData and as Head of HR for Huddle’s US operations. Dexter Horthy, VP of Customer Engineering. Along with a huge passion for the next generation of software delivery tooling, Dexter brings almost 10 years of engineering experience to the table, including 2 as a core engineer working on Replicated products. Previously he had a stint as acting VP of Engineering at Aspiration and led several successful technology projects as a platform engineer at Sprout Social. About Replicated: Replicated is the modern way to ship multi-prem software. Replicated gives software vendors a container-based platform for easily deploying cloud-native applications inside customers' environments to provide greater security and control. Learn more at Replicated.com. Contact Details Forrest Carman +1 206-859-3118 forrestc@owenmedia.com Company Website https://www.replicated.com/

May 26, 2021 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

MYBUNDLE.TV EXPANDS STREAMING VIDEO MARKETPLACE PLATFORM WITH LAUNCH OF ‘PROFILES’ FOR BROADBAND PROVIDER PARTNER NETWORK

MyBundle.TV

MyBundle.TV, the premier online platform connecting consumers, streaming services, and broadband partners with tools to simplify streaming television, expanded its broadband provider solutions with the launch of “Profiles,” a personalized interactive streaming TV guide for consumers in MyBundle.TV’s broadband provider network. MyBundle.TV currently has more than 30 broadband partners totaling more than 5.7 million customers, including industry leaders CenturyLink, WOW!, MetroNet and EPB. Introducing MyBundle.TV’s Find My Bundle and Streaming Marketplace The addition of Profiles is an extension of MyBundle.TV’s industry-leading “ Find My Bundle ” tool. Find My Bundle is an easy-to-use, free service that connects consumers with personalized, money saving streaming TV alternatives to traditional pay-TV packages. MyBundle.TV also offers Find My Bundle as a customized, white-labeled experience for broadband providers, helping broadband-first companies win new and retain existing high-speed data (HSD) subscribers by making it easy for consumers to get their traditional TV content through smaller streaming bundles. Profiles adds a level of personalization and interactivity to the MyBundle.TV powered “Streaming Marketplace,” a showcase for the more than 150 streaming services available through MyBundle.TV, where HSD customers can explore and sign up quickly for these services through an easy-to-use virtual video store. Now, in addition to finding new streaming services, consumers can search for and discover new TV shows and movies, identify them on their favorite streaming apps, create watchlists and more. “MyBundle.TV is a trusted resource for broadband providers looking to help their customers navigate the streaming TV world,” said Jason Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of MyBundle.TV. “Now, in addition to helping broadband partners increase conversion of new customers and retain existing subscribers, our new Profiles offers easy-to-use tools their entire customer base can utilize to simplify streaming, save money and increase overall satisfaction.” "WOW!'s partnership with MyBundle.TV is helping our customers navigate and transition to the exciting world of streaming TV," said Roger Seiken, senior vice president of video programming for WOW!. "With our broadband-first strategy, we provide our customers with numerous video options and MyBundle.TV’s integrated discovery and recommendations tools and marketplace makes it easy for them to find and enjoy the content they're most passionate about and stream it using WOW!'s fast and reliable high-speed data network." Cohen continued, “The media ecosystem is changing rapidly, and with so many streaming services available, the marketplace is overwhelming for even the most tech-savvy consumer. Ultimately, the consumer wins from all the choice available, but we know they need some help. By bringing together consumers, leading broadband providers and streaming services, MyBundle.TV has created a symbiotic ecosystem for all three constituencies.” MyBundle.TV Profiles Features Access to a personalized streaming content hub where they can discover and locate content from across all their streaming apps in one easy to use destination The ability to receive tailored Movie and TV Show recommendations, as well as suggestions for new Streaming Apps, based on their viewing habits and interests A way to plan what they want to watch and monitor what they’re currently watching with custom Watchlists What to Watch Next - A social feature that generates a list of binge-worthy shows from across their apps and interests that their friends can vote on A means to easily track and manage their streaming expenses About MyBundle.TV MyBundle.TV offers the industry-leading consumer and enterprise platform simplifying streaming TV. MyBundle.TV’s free and easy-to-use tools help consumers cut the cord, discover new streaming services and find content to watch across their services. Incorporating more than 150 streaming services and partnering with more than 30 broadband providers serving 5.7 million customers and growing, the MyBundle.TV platform helps consumers navigate the streaming video world and enables new growth opportunities for programmers and high-speed data distributors alike. Contact Details ICR for MyBundle.TV Eric Becker +1 303-638-3469 eric.becker@icrinc.com Company Website https://www.mybundle.tv

May 26, 2021 09:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Sports Betting Social Platform Betsperts Acquires Fantasy Life App

Betsperts

Today, Betsperts, the leading crowdsourced sports betting social media platform, announced the acquisition of Fantasy Life App, a platform dedicated to providing the fastest breaking news, updates and advice to give bettors and fantasy players a competitive edge, in an all stock transaction. The new entity will be renamed Betsperts Media and Technology Group, Inc. and form the largest social media platform dedicated to sports betting and fantasy sports worldwide. The acquisition will double the headcount of Betsperts. Fantasy Life App co-founder and ESPN fantasy sports expert, Matthew Berry will stay on with Betsperts as a board member and a significant minority shareholder of the company. Founded in 2018, by co-founders Reid Rooney and Austin Harper, Betsperts was created to allow users to share information, content and resources to create a more informed and stronger betting community. Following the closing of the acquisition, Betsperts is actively raising a multi-million Series A funding round. The round will be used to fund growth strategies including talent, adding more content and user acquisition while also making significant advancements in technology. The company is currently projecting revenue of more than 20x its 2020 full year results. “The future of sports betting is stronger social connectivity between bettors and we are leading the way in building the destinations for communities,” said Reid Rooney, CEO of Betsperts. “The acquisition of Fantasy Life App is a major stepping stone in providing our loyal users with advanced capabilities where they’ll be able to not just interact within the community but utilize Betsperts to grow, fortify and effectively monetize their sports betting following much like how influencers leverage other social media platforms.” With more than 10,000,000+ monthly visits across their properties during the 2020 football season, Betsperts Media & Technology Group will utilize content and technology from the two apps to enhance capabilities and drive deeper user engagement. Sports bettors and fantasy players will receive the fastest news alerts, information and social capabilities on the market. “Community and the social fabric of gaming has been a huge part of my life and career. I write about it extensively and it's what led to the creation of the Fantasy Life App for fantasy and DFS players. When I saw what Reid and Austin had built with the Betsperts community I was really impressed. They've done for sports betting what we have done for fantasy - used advanced technology to create a robust and highly engaged community,” said Matthew Berry. “The companies are a perfect complement to each other and as gaming in all forms keeps growing in America, I know that bettors and fantasy players alike will continue to look to Betsperts and the Fantasy Life Apps for more ways to interact, educate and entertain themselves.” Berry will be joining a Betsperts board that also includes David VanEgmond, ex-Barstool Sports and FanDuel executive and current founder & CEO of Bettor Capital. Investors in the new Betsperts entity include Parlay Capital Holdings, Velo Partners, MLB players Evan Longoria, Adam Wainwright and David Price, NBA All Star Richard Jefferson, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, Grammy winner Darius Rucker, entrepreneur and Atlanta Hawks owner Jesse Itzler and Eric Norlin of SK Ventures. For more information on Betsperts, please visit Betsperts.com. ABOUT BETSPERTS Founded in 2018 by co-founders and entrepreneurs Reid Rooney and Austin Harper, Betsperts is the leading crowdsourced sports betting social media platform created to allow users to share information, content and resources to create a more informed and stronger betting community. ABOUT FANTASY LIFE APP Fantasy Life App is a mobile sports community created to level the playing field for the fantasy sports player and sports bettor. Fantasy Life enables members to post, poll other players, get the fastest alerts, and chat about sports—providing an advantage for those depending on real-time information for sports betting and fantasy leagues. Contact Details Betsperts Mike Adorno +1 212-931-6143 madorno@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://www.betsperts.com/content/0

May 26, 2021 09:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

DistroTV Diversifies Content to Cater to Growing Audience with New Channel Additions

DistroTV

DistroTV is a natural extension to DistroScale’s expertise in video platforms and advertising space. DistroTV provides brands the opportunity to build a direct-to-consumer relationship with DistroScale and its network partners. Since its launch in 2019, DistroTV has taken note and delivered on the demand for growth concerning its breadth of content and global audience figures. In the last six months, viewership quadrupled and total watch time multiplied eight times over. The streaming platform continues to focus on building a robust global network that delivers news, entertainment, music, sports, and lifestyle programming to international audiences. To become a part of this international audience, visit https://www.distro.tv or install DistroTV on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS or Android. At a time when content consumption across streaming TV services is at an all-time high, DistroTV, the largest, independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, sets its sights on diversifying its content offerings to its rapidly growing global audience. The streaming service today introduces a number of new live streaming channels to its lineup in the pop culture, news, sports, and entertainment realms. DistroTV operates under parent company DistroScale and caters its growing, multicultural content lineup to a wide range of passionate viewers in the US, Canada, and the UK. “We are living in a time in which there is a pressing need for content diversification, as viewers across the globe continue to look toward streaming services to fulfill their knowledge and entertainment needs,” said Navdeep Saini, co-founder and CEO of DistroScale, parent company of DistroTV. “We remain committed to expanding our content offerings as our viewership grows. The ultimate goal is to continue to deliver content to our viewers that matches their unique interests and passions.” DistroTV continues to partner with innovative content creators and brands as it expands its own content platform. The streaming services recently added the following channels to its lineup, catering to a diverse and multicultural audience: News/Business Bloomberg Quicktake (Channel #270): Bloomberg Quicktake is a global streaming and social video network for a new generation of leaders and professionals, covering the biggest stories across business, technology, climate, culture, politics, society and personal finance. Bloomberg TV (Channel #277): Bloomberg Television delivers global business and markets news, data, analysis, and video to the world. Law & Crime (Channel #169): From the high-profile cases to the most compelling local trials, Law&Crime features daily trial coverage from around the country along with expert legal commentary and analysis. Original legal and true crime programs include Brian Ross Investigates, Law&Crime Daily, Prime Crime and Trial File. Republic World TV (Channel #283): Republic TV is India's most watched English news channel. It has nationalism at its core, the pursuit of truth as its guiding principle and imbibes the fearlessness to investigate, dig out and broadcast that truth in order to fix accountability for a billion. Seeped in hard-hitting opinion and wound with interactive news content and formats, Republic World follows the principle of breaking the news and breaking the silence. Sports XFC TV (Channel #275): Home of the XFC FightWorld Network. The premier MMA and combat sports television network. Pro Football Focus (Channel #300): Pro Football Focus analyzes every player and every play of every game to deliver our exclusive player grades, performance stats, and rankings for the NFL, college, and fantasy football. Strongman Champions League (Channel #290): The Strongman Champions League is the premiere and largest international Strongman competition. It is a strongman competition circuit, with several Grand Prix events throughout the year and the Strongman Champions League overall champion title going to the overall winner at the end of the season. Wired2fishTV (Channel #272): Features the best content from the biggest names and personalities in fishing. Lifestyle Fuse Backstage (Channel #279): Fuse Backstage is where artists come to play. Superstars and emerging talent light up this collection of music bios, performances, interviews, news, docs, reality shows, films and specials. For music enthusiasts and fans of cutting-edge stories, Fuse Backstage is oversized and overstuffed with legendary artists and fresh new talent. NOSEY (Channel #282): America’s most successful Daytime Television shows including Jerry Springer, Maury Povich, Trisha Goddard and the ALL NEW/ALL NOSEY Judge Mom and Judge Dad. Tune in to the Springer “circus” and Maury’s “You Are the Father!” REAL NOSEY (Channel #283): America’s offenders are confronted and the truth will be discovered. With Steve Wilkos, Divorce Court, Judge Jerry and State Parole, Real Nosey pulls no punches and gets to the truth. Real Nosey brings real people, real drama and real consequences right to your living room. Shop LC (Channel #277): Shop LC, the fastest growing video shopping network in America, offering the lowest prices and greatest value guaranteed. From designer jewelry, watches, beauty products, fashionable apparel, handbags, under $10-day, great gifts, accessories… and so much more!! Plus, every item sold provides a meal to a child in need, through the Your Purchase Feeds program. Shop LC, Delivering Joy 24/7/365. Us Weekly (Channel #274): Us Weekly TV features all-new series that provide breaking celebrity news, unique insights and exclusive interviews with today’s biggest stars as well as including the most intriguing celebrities taking part in a number of fun and revealing Us Weekly games, and the hottest reality TV scoops. Wapp TV (Channel #285): Wapp TV is the first media ecosystem in Chile and Latin America, whose purpose is to contribute to a cultural change that allows us to have a more open and friendly community. ZoomerTV (Channel #273): A Boomer's guide to living well. News, movies, music, plus talks and tips from the world's most influential people on health and wellness, money, technology, travel, and sex and relationships. Entertainment Horror Machine (Channel #278): Behold the granddaddy of all horror channels...not even the dybbuk box has the fear injecting power of Horror Machine! Horror Machine will keep you glued to the screen and curl your toes with serial killers, super psychos, zombies, werewolves, kung fu assassins and more! JOURNY, powered by Ovation (On Demand): JOURNY is the only channel at the intersection of travel, art, and culture! Watch curated content focused on immersive experiences and unique storytelling. Ovation’s Mystery Alley (On Demand): Ovation’s Mystery Alley is your destination for all-things mystery and crime. Enjoy suspenseful ‘whodunnits’ with an international flair. Operation Repo (Channel #259): Take a look inside the fast-paced, high pressure world of car repossession with a team of highly trained professionals from California’s San Fernando Valley. Pinoy Box Office (Channel #256): Pinoy Box Office (PBO) brings you the most popular movies, TV series and stars direct from the Philippines! Sightline (Channel #253): The single largest collection of Military + History programming - Human tales that inspire. Stories that entertain. News that educates. Intel that informs. DistroTV has built a solid core programming lineup of popular mainstream film and television channels, including Reelz, Law&Crime, Qello Concerts by Stingray, Magellan TV, People TV, and TD Ameritrade, among others. Additionally, DistroTV has responded to the growing need of diversity among its independent channels focus on some of the following: Kweli TV, which spotlights the rich history and global diversity of the Black community; Canela TV, featuring Spanish programming; Latido Music, the leading channel for Latin music; BritAsia Live for British Asians around the globe; Filmeraa, short-form movies and television in Indian and Korean; Venus TV, which features popular Bollywood movies, culture, and more. The FAST platform also is beginning to enter a new category, in which it offers shows, such as Operation Repo and World’s Strongest Man, as standalone channels. About DistroTV DistroTV is the largest, independent, free, ad-supported streaming television service on the market. Launched in 2019 by parent company DistroScale, the platform caters to a multicultural, rapidly expanding, globally-minded audience of passionate viewers in the US, Canada, and UK. Satisfying the growing demand for premium video content in multiple languages, DistroTV delivers premium video content from producers globally across North America, the UK, Bollywood, Latin America, China, Southeast Asia, and growing. With more than 150 channels plus thousands of Video on Demand (VOD) shows, DistroTV cultivates content that covers a broad spectrum of topics to connect with peopleâs passion points around Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, News, Documentaries and International Content in live, linear and video-on-demand formats. DistroTV is available on the web, as well as through Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and iOS and Android devices. About DistroScale DistroTV is the first direct-to-consumer offering from DistroScale, a technology company founded in 2013 and known for providing a global clientele of thousands of media properties with the industryâs most comprehensive video platform for web, apps, and streaming. DistroScale is an all-in-one solution providing infrastructure, content delivery, curation, analytics and a full suite of monetization options. Video enabled by DistroScale reaches more than 250 million visitors per month. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. To become a DistroTV viewer, visit www.distro.tv. More information on DistroScale & DistroTV is available at www.distroscale.com. Contact Details Mackenzie Gavel +1 631-739-5716 mackenzie@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.distro.tv

May 26, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

WiBotic and Clearpath Robotics Provide Wireless Charging Kits for ‘Jackal’ and ‘Husky’ Unmanned Ground Vehicles

WiBotic

Today WiBotic – a leader in advanced autonomous charging and fleet energy management solutions for the rapidly expanding ecosystem of aerial, mobile, marine, and space robotics – and Clearpath Robotics, a global leader of unmanned robotic vehicles for research and development, announced the immediate availability of wireless charging kits for two models of autonomous robots: Jackal UGV and Husky UGV. The kits are available through Clearpath via its online component store, and can either be installed on new robots before they are shipped or retrofitted to existing robots using standard tools and simple instructions. The kits are designed to provide a turnkey solution for wireless power, allowing Clearpath customers to experience fully autonomous battery charging for the first time. Once a Jackal or Husky robot navigates to within several centimeters of a charging station, power is automatically delivered through the air, providing reliable battery charging even in difficult outdoor environments. Each kit contains a WiBotic charging station featuring a wireless transmitter, housed in a weatherproof enclosure, and WiBotic receiver components and mounting brackets specially designed by Clearpath for each robot model. The kits offer operators the following core benefits: Operational cost savings. Jackal and Husky robots can now autonomously charge themselves, which is particularly beneficial for customers who use robots in remote environments or where it is expensive or hazardous to employ humans to monitor and charge batteries. Reliability. In outdoor environments, robots are often exposed to dust, dirt, debris and moisture. Electrical components subjected to these elements are particularly susceptible to corrosion and mechanical failure, which results in unreliable charging. Fully sealed wireless power kits dramatically increase the reliability of autonomous robots in those environments. Programmability. WiBotic chargers provide complete visibility into a robot’s charging process and can be programmed to deliver the ideal voltage and current for every charge cycle. It may be beneficial, for instance, to charge a particular robot’s battery as quickly as possible during working hours to minimize downtime. Overnight, however, it is typically better for the battery’s long-term health to charge more slowly. Jackal and Husky operators can use these customizable controls to optimize uptime while minimizing battery replacement costs. Flexibility. Contact-based autonomous docking systems require precise alignment to ensure proper contact of both the positive and negative terminals. Misalignment can result in failed charging attempts, or damage to the dock itself - especially on uneven terrain or in wet, humid or muddy environments. The new kits solve this problem by offering up to 5cm of antenna air gap/misalignment while still delivering full power and efficiency. Universality. Different robots use different battery chemistries, voltages and charging rates. This means customers who operate fleets of robots are frequently burdened with a hodgepodge of non-interoperable battery charging stations. The transmitters provided in these kits are universal, so a fleet of highly diverse robots can share the same charging stations as their Jackal and Husky counterparts. Fleet management with WiBotic Commander. Clearpath customers also have the option of using WiBotic Commander to manage networks of charging stations and larger fleets of robots. Commander aggregates historical information on every charge cycle for every robot and provides analytics for optimizing fleet-wide charging processes and battery performance. “Clearpath has been revolutionizing autonomous robotics for over a decade,” said Ben Waters, CEO at WiBotic. “Their robots operate across a wide array of rugged environments, from construction sites, to oil refineries, to railroad tunnels. With WiBotic technology built into their new wireless charging kits, the Jackal and Husky robots can now operate truly on their own. It’s a huge leap forward for operators who want to operate their robots more autonomously and efficiently while also eliminating the potential risks associated with manual battery charging in these often-harsh environments.” “We’re truly excited to partner with WiBotic, a world leader in autonomous charging solutions, to extend the capabilities of our robotic platforms,” said Julian Ware, General Manager at Clearpath Robotics. “We had looked for years to find an affordable, rugged, and fit-for-purpose charging solution for our platforms, and in Wibotic we finally found what we were looking for. The value of a mobile robot in commercial services is proportionate to its uptime. With Wibotic wireless charging, our customers are now able to extend the useful runtime of their autonomous robots over the course of a workday without intervention.” About WiBotic: WiBotic provides wireless charging and fleet energy management solutions for the rapidly growing ecosystem of aerial, mobile, marine and industrial robots. Its solutions help companies optimize the uptime of robot fleets and are an integral component of fully autonomous robotic operations. WiBotic works with companies in a variety of industries. For more information, please go to: www.wibotic.com About Clearpath Robotics: Clearpath Robotics is a global leader in unmanned vehicle robotics for research and development, and provides hardware, software and services to enable self-driving vehicle development, deployment, and operation. Clearpath works with over 500 of the world’s most innovative brands in over 40 countries, serving markets that span industrial materials handling, mining, military, agriculture, aerospace, and academia. Clearpath is an award-winning company with recent awards, including Robotics Business Review Top 50 Company, Edison Award for Innovation, Business Insider Top 40 under 40, and Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Visit Clearpath Robotics at clearpathrobotics.com. Contact Details Forrest Carman +1 206-859-3118 forrestc@owenmedia.com Company Website https://www.wibotic.com/

May 26, 2021 06:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

CSG Expands Monetization Portfolio with Acquisition of Tango Telecom

CSG

DENVER, May 26, 2021 – CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced it has formally acquired Tango Telecom, a leading supplier of convergent policy control and messaging solutions. The acquisition is the culmination of a long-standing relationship that delivers end-to-end digital monetization solutions to some of the world’s largest and most successful communications service providers (CSPs). The acquisition of Tango Telecom arms CSG with real-time, dynamic policy and call control management. This, coupled with CSG’s industry-leading charging and digital monetization capabilities, forms a complete end-to-end solution for converged voice and data services across 3G, 4G and 5G networks, and delivers enhanced monetization of B2B2x business models. “Tango Telecom and its core policy control and messaging capabilities are a natural extension to CSG’s innovative digital monetization portfolio, aligning with our growth strategy and leadership in the wireless space,” said Ken Kennedy, COO and Head of Revenue Management & Digital Monetization at CSG. “5G is accelerating the number of digital services CSPs can deliver over next generation networks. This new paradigm opens the doors to new data revenue streams that will enable CSPs to monetize every aspect of their customers’ at-home and on-the-go experience. The addition of Tango Telecom to the CSG platform means our CSP customers can more effectively manage data transactions that not only underpin the delivery of critical services, but also are the catalyst for delivering dynamic and exceptional end customer experiences.” “Unless CSPs urgently modernize their monetization stacks, they will be unable to support the emerging business models that 5G will trigger,” said John Abraham, Principal Analyst at Analysys Mason. “By deploying a unified platform that serves all networks and digital services, CSPs can greatly reduce their risk, cost and complexity, while simultaneously provide the flexibility needed to monetize their 5G networks and roll-out IoT and other digital services.” Tango Telecom is a privately-owned company headquartered in Limerick, Ireland with solutions serving one billion subscribers in more than 50 countries. “Our decade-long relationship with CSG has powered end-to-end mobile monetization solutions for leading providers around the world,” said Dr. Colm Ward, CEO, Tango Telecom. “Now as a combined company, we can harness the momentum we’ve built to further accelerate the growth of our CSP customers, enabling them to capture greater market share and capitalize on new revenue generating sources powered by the world of 5G.” # # # About Tango Telecom Tango Telecom is a global provider of telecommunications solutions including policy control and messaging that revolutionise how mobile operators interact with their subscribers to drive engagement and maximize revenue opportunities at every touchpoint of a subscriber’s journey - whether they are at home or roaming. Its high-performance solutions are deployed at the core of some of the world’s most demanding networks and currently support over one billion subscribers in over 50 countries. Established in 1999, Tango Telecom’s vision is to seamlessly evolve, enhance and maintain mobile operators’ service revenues across current and next generation technologies, by delivering a cost-effective, highly scalable, carrier-grade service deployment platform. To learn more, visit our website at tangotelecom.com. About CSG For more than 35 years, CSG has simplified the complexity of business, delivering innovative customer engagement solutions that help companies acquire, monetize, engage, and retain customers. Operating across more than 120 countries worldwide, CSG manages billions of critical customer interactions annually, and its award-winning suite of software and services allow companies across dozens of industries to tackle their biggest business challenges and thrive in an ever-changing marketplace. CSG is the trusted provider for driving digital innovation for hundreds of leading global brands, including Airtel Africa, América Móvil, AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH, Formula 1, Hutchison 3 Indonesia, Inmarsat, Mastercard, Maximus, Microsoft, Mobily, MTN, New Leaf Service Contracts, State of California DMV, TalkTalk and Telstra. To learn more, visit our website at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Copyright © 2021 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: Tammy Hovey Global / North America / Asia-Pacific Public Relations CSG +1 (917) 520-275 tammy.hovey@csgi.com Kristine Østergaard CSG Europe / Middle East / Africa Public Relations +44 (0)79 2047 7204 kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com John Rea Investor Relations CSG +1 (210) 687 4409 john.rea@csgi.com Contact Details CSG Tammy Hovey tammy.hovey@csgi.com Company Website https://www.csgi.com

May 26, 2021 06:31 AM Mountain Daylight Time

Tribevest Names Harlem Globetrotters Star As Chief Storyteller

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With the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters sidelined for over 14-months due to the pandemic, star player Julian McClurkin has been hired by Tribevest, a rising company in the social fintech industry that enables friends and family to invest together. Columbus-based Tribevest announced McClurkin, a Columbus native, joined the company as their Chief Storyteller to be the face of the brand and lead their content strategy. “Julian brings an unmatched level of energy and enthusiasm on the basketball court and in his life,” said Tribevest CEO Travis Smith. “We hear incredible stories from our customers daily, telling us about their adventures of investing with their friends and family. Julian is the perfect person to unlock those stories and tell them to the world. We’re lucky to have him join the Tribevest team.” As part of his role with Tribevest, McClurkin will interview customers and share their stories of “tribe-vesting,” the company’s term for investing with friends and family. In his first video, McClurkin profiled Tribevest customer Kevin Danni, who is part of an investor group made up of his cousins. In addition to properties and cryptocurrency, Danni’s group invested in a racehorse that won a $400,000 prize. In another profile of Harvard Business School graduate Tre Baker, McClurkin discusses how Baker uses Tribevest to decentralize capital in the black community. “Through my experiences touring the world with the Globetrotters, I met so many dynamic people and heard their stories,” said McClurkin. “I’m doing the same thing here at Tribevest. Their platform is a gamechanger for so many Americans looking to invest with people they know and trust. I’m honored to join the team.” McClurkin is one of the most decorated athletes on the Globetrotters roster, holding three Guinness World Records titles and establishing himself as one of the greatest trick shot artists. He has made unique basketball shots from atop Ohio Stadium, while parasailing on the Atlantic ocean and ziplining at Mall of America. Over the last 10 years, McClurkin has been to 27 different countries with the Globetrotters. McClurkin was furloughed from the Globetrotters in April of 2020. About Tribevest Founded in 2018, Tribevest is a collaborative, group investing platform that enables friends and family to organize as an investor group, pool money, and manage joint investments. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Tribevest was founded by entrepreneur Travis Smith. Tribevest believes that forming and funding small to mid-sized investment groups will allow the general U.S. population to uncover a wealth of viable investment pathways to achieving personal financial freedom. Learn more about Tribevest at Tribevest.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Contact Details Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.tribevest.com/

May 26, 2021 08:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time