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Phunware announces key client VHC Health has signed a 5 year contract renewal

Phunware Inc

Phunware Chief Operating Officer Randall Crowder joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share details the company has announced a significant five-year contract renewal. The company has renewed its contract to license its digital front door and patented location-based services to VHC Health, a leading healthcare provider in Virginia. Phunware's Digital Front Door includes several key components, such as a mobile application designed for both iOS and Android platforms, optimized for healthcare. It provides essential features like wayfinding to navigate VHC Health's main campus with real-time instructions, integration with MyChart, which allows patients to access vital medical information, and access to Physician and Services Directories. This renewal strengthens the ongoing partnership between Phunware and VHC Health, helping to enhance the healthcare experience for patients in the region. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

October 19, 2023 12:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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GLOBAL ENGINEER GIRLS ACHIEVES MILESTONE IN KOSOVO TOWARDS GENDER EQUALITY IN STEM

Limak

GLOBAL ENGINEER GIRLS ACHIEVES MILESTONE IN KOSOVO TOWARDS GENDER EQUALITY IN STEM Prishtine, October 18, 2023 - Global Engineer Girls (GEG), the international philanthropic initiative aiming to improve women’s representation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), proudly announces the graduation of 20 young women from its flagship program in Kosovo. Implemented by Limak Group in partnership with the UNDP in Kosovo, GEG Kosovo empowers young women and girls enrolled in STEM education and provides them with opportunities to gain crucial experience in a male-dominated industry. The project aims to inspire the next generation of female engineers, and highlight the strides made towards gender equality in STEM education. The graduation ceremony marked the successful completion of a year-long journey of scholarships, training, mentorship, and internships, all provided by GEG Kosovo. The ceremony also highlighted the projects undertaken by the girls during their participation in the program, including digital communication, effective team management, personal brand-building, communication, and interpersonal skills. These projects serve as compelling evidence that extending opportunities to girls is a vital way to prepare them for successful futures in the STEM world. President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, in her speech, mentioned, "We must ensure that all our bright minds have equal opportunities to pursue the education of their choice. We need these equal minds in order to address the critical issues of our time, such as climate change and AI. We cannot afford to exclude half of our population from the most pressing challenges of our era. It is imperative to collaborate and work together to achieve equality more swiftly. These young girls serve as clear examples of the potential within our youth. It is our duty to ensure that young women and girls feel empowered to pursue their dreams, regardless of the path they choose. They must harbour no fear or hesitation in stating, 'I want it, and I will make it.' Every girl holds a guaranteed place in our future. I encourage each girl to carry forward the legacy of GEG.” Chair of Limak Holding and Limak Foundation, Ebru Özdemir, said: “It's truly an important milestone for GEG and our vision at Limak. I’m thrilled to see the progress of the GEG Kosovo participants over the past year, and I am certain they all have a bright future ahead of them. Engineering isn’t a man’s world anymore, so it is our responsibility to continue to create opportunities for young women to succeed in STEM by supporting them in their studies and careers.” GEG Kosovo extends its gratitude to its supporters, mentors, parents, and volunteers, who have enabled the success of this program. Their collective efforts have empowered young girls to overcome challenges, build confidence, and unlock their full potential. Moving forward, GEG Kosovo remains committed to expanding and enhancing its programs to reach even more young girls, empowering them to break down barriers and become leaders in STEM fields. About Global Engineer Girls Global Engineer Girls (GEG) is an international philanthropic initiative that aims to inspire the next generation of female engineers. The inception of GEG was driven by Limak Group of Companies' culture and its Chairperson's, Ebru Özdemir's, deep personal commitment to improving women's representation in STEM. GEG provides girls and women with education, mentorship and career opportunities in Turkey, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Kuwait and beyond. GEG's predecessor, the Engineer Girls of Turkey (EGT), was launched in Turkey in 2015. Since its inception in 2015, the GEG university programme has benefited 710 young women by providing support for female students enrolled in chemical, civil, computer, electrical- electronic, environmental, industrial, and mechanical engineering departments in Turkish universities. This support has included funded scholarships and mentoring by hundreds of professional volunteers, as well as online training programs, soft skills and English language courses, internships, and employment opportunities at Limak's companies and partner companies. About Global Engineer Girls Kosovo Global Engineer Girls (GEG) Kosovo was established in 2022, in partnership with Limak Kosovo and United Nations Development Programme in Kosovo. GEG Kosovo currently operates in three public universities, covering bachelor and master's programs in engineering. UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA "HASAN PRISHTINA", UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES IN FERIZAJ, UNIVERSITY OF MITROVICA "ISA BOLETINI" Note to editors: High-resolution images from the graduation ceremony are available in the attachment. Contact Details Highgate Advisory Ltd. Iulia Trandafir +44 7516 787557 iulia@highgate.ltd

October 19, 2023 09:59 AM Central Daylight Time

Minuteman Press Franchisees Chantal & Clifton Gideon Win Community Award, Receive Special Proclamation in Forest Park, GA

Minuteman Press International Inc

Chantal and Clifton Gideon are the owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Forest Park, GA since June of 2021. Over the past two and a half years, Chantal and Clifton have built meaningful connections with their clients and business community. Minuteman Press in Forest Park is located at 1046 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297. As a result of their remarkable efforts, Chantal and Clifton were recognized earlier this year in August during National Black Business Month and awarded a Special Proclamation from the City of Forest Park. The Proclamation credits Chantal and Gideon with “serving the community with great distinction and pride” as well as “their strong grit and determination to go into business for themselves.” In addition, Chantal also completed the Leadership Clayton program offered by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce and was recognized as a member of the Class of 2023 for the program. Chantal shares her insights on networking and community involvement, building the business for over two years, and the support she’s received from Minuteman Press. What does this Special Proclamation award mean to you? What are some of the ways you are active in the community? Chantal Gideon: “To me this award serves as recognition of our involvement with the community of Forest Park and the positive relationships we’ve fostered together. It’s very important to be involved in the community as a business owner because more people know our brand, the products and services we offer as well as the quality of our work. Clifton and I are active members of our local Chamber of Commerce, we attend City Council meetings to keep abreast of community happenings as well as the rapid economic development occurring on the Main Street corridor of which our business is located. I also serve as an ambassador for our Chamber of Commerce where I attend ribbon-cuttings for new businesses and assist with welcoming new business members, etc. while offering print/marketing services to them.” What are your high-demand products and key growth areas? Chantal Gideon: “Our high-demand products and services includes business cards, books, EDDM, and flyers/brochures. We do a lot of paper printing for a wide variety of clients.” What marketing strategies have you found to be effective? Chantal Gideon: “Increasing our internet marketing spend has been very effective in keeping a constant flow of new customers/orders coming in. I am looking forward to further increasing our Minuteman Press internet marketing program spending by the end of this year due to how profitable this has been for us.” What was your background before franchising? What has the support been like for you? Chantal Gideon: “Before Clifton and I purchased our Minuteman Press franchise, I was a high school biology teacher and Clifton was an engineer at a local steel manufacturing company. Clay Trussell is our field rep and he is always super responsive with whatever we need. He’s always just a text, phone call or visit away whenever we need him. Tech support is always consistent and our RVP Dave Walton stays involved with our overall growth and long-term strategy.” Is there anything else you’d like to share? Chantal Gideon: “Networking within the community and building our brand awareness has been very rewarding. I anticipate continuing to cultivate these relationships!” Minuteman Press in Forest Park is located at 1046 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297. For more information, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/ga/forest-park/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

October 19, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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PathAI Diagnostics Unveils World’s First AI-Assisted Laboratory Developed Test for MASLD and MASH

PathAI

PathAI Diagnostics, a leading laboratory services company, today announced the world's first AI-Assisted Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) for the histologic scoring and staging of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This pioneering advancement will be introduced at the American College of Gastroenterology 2023 (ACG2023) Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, from October 20-25. MASLD and MASH are posing an escalating healthcare challenge, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Recent estimates suggest that approximately 37.8% of the global adult population suffers from some form of MASLD, with 5-6% of the U.S. adult population at risk of progressing to MASH—a potential precursor to severe conditions such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. 1-3 While the gold standard for MASLD/MASH scoring is liver biopsy, the scoring provided by pathologists can exhibit variability. 4-5 In fact, there can be as much as a 30% disagreement in MASH diagnosis between pathologists, and intra-observer variability can reach up to 41% for the same case. 6 Accurate scoring and staging are paramount, as each fibrosis stage corresponds to approximately a two-fold increase in liver-related mortality. 7 In order to better tackle this growing issue, PathAI Diagnostics developed AI.Dx MASH, a laboratory developed test, which provides AI-assisted histologic scoring that supports expert pathologists with enhanced insights for liver biopsy reporting. "We are excited to bring the world's first AI-assisted Laboratory Developed Test for MASH to market,” said Jim Sweeney, President of PathAI Diagnostics. “The tool uses our deep expertise in AI-powered pathology coupled with our world-class diagnostics laboratory to improve patient outcomes through AI-assisted histologic scoring for MASH." This groundbreaking tool utilizes an AI algorithm that has been proven to significantly reduce inter- and intra-operator variability in CRN scoring. Moreover, AI.Dx MASH reports include image overlays and quantitation, offering a comprehensive view of steatosis, lobular inflammation, hepatocyte ballooning, and fibrosis, thus facilitating more accurate diagnosis and staging. 8-11 “AI.Dx MASH provides a powerful tool for histologic MASH scoring by offering visual image overlays of key features to show how a score was reached,” said R. Shawn Kinsey, MD, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathologist at PathAI Diagnostics. “This addresses one of the key challenges that leads to variability when assessing progression of the disease for a more accurate summary of a patient’s condition to inform future treatment and intervention.” Learn more about AI.Dx MASH and PathAI Diagnostics at Booth 613 at the 2023 American College of Gastroenterologists Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, October 20-25. Alternatively, explore PathAI Diagnostic’s full range of anatomic and molecular pathology services, spanning gastroenterology, dermatology, urology, and women's health, at www.pathaidx.com. About PathAI Diagnostics PathAI Diagnostics, formerly Poplar Healthcare, is a leading laboratory services company based in Memphis, TN, pioneering digital pathology and serving a nationwide client base of gastroenterologists, dermatologists, oncologists, urologists and gynecologists. Contact Details SVM Public Relations and Marketing Communications Maggie Naples +1 401-490-9700 pathai@svmpr.com Company Website https://www.pathai.com/

October 19, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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

Ambow Education Holding

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

October 19, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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

Benzinga

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

October 19, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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

Harvest Thermal

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

October 19, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Communications ETF XLC Offers Clear Exposure to the Space

Select Sector SPDR

Everyday businesses and consumers are using more and more digital services. From the internet and streaming services to mobile phones and new communication products, innovation is an ongoing trend. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLC ), is designed to capture the growing digital side of the U.S. economy. This Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) invests in all the components of the S&P 500 in the Telecommunications, Media, Wireless, Internet and Entertainment Industries. XLC tracks a modified market-cap-weighted index of this Sector currently consisting of 23 components. The index is rebalanced quarterly. Top Holdings* XLC’s top holdings are everyday names for the digital products and services the companies known and used by consumers and businesses everyday: Meta Platforms (Facebook) is the top holding at 23.59%, followed by Alphabet (Google) Class A (12.10%) and Class C stock (10.37%), AT&T (4.78%), and Charter Communications (4.77%). All the holdings are focus on the evolving world of communications as a key economic driver to the 21 st century economy. XLC has attracted more than $14 billion in assets under management. This sector is being embraced by investors as an important sleeve to their overall portfolios. Fine-Tuned and Low Cost** The Communication Select Sector SPDR brings a more fine-tuned approach to three key subsectors – communications, media, and technology – that have matured to deserve their own classification, considering the industries’ size and success. XLC offers that access in an easy and low-cost manner (0.10% annual expense ratio), with the asset size and ETF structure which also brings tradability to this important sector. XLC is an investment in the leaders of the communication, media, and wireless industries available to any investor, whether large or small or institutional. That is made possible through the structure of an exchange-traded fund that brings a low-cost and index-based approach to investing in any part of the equity world. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication. About the Company: Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals. * Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 9/30/23 subject to change ** Ordinary brokerage fees apply DISCLOSURES The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing. One may not invest directly in an index. Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Media Contact: Company: Select Sector SPDRs Contact: Dan Dolan* Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203 Country: United States Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/ *Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. SEL006978 1/31/24 Contact Details Dan Dolan +1 203-935-8103 dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

October 19, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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

OPPO

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

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