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Homeowners Gained $60,200 In Equity On Average This Year — Blend’s New Digitized Home Equity Lending Software Will Make Accessing That Easier Than Ever

Blend Labs Inc.

Home equity in the United States hit record levels this year, exceeding $29 trillion in the second quarter, according to the Federal Reserve. That represents a gain of nearly 28% in equity year over year, with the average homeowner gaining about $60,200 in equity. But sky-high inflation and a clunky, outdated lending process have made using that equity difficult for many homeowners. These opposing forces are creating increased demand for financial products — especially home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) — that allow homeowners enjoying near-unprecedented home equity gains to tap into that new equity while banks struggle with an outdated, largely paper-based application process to approve new HELOC and home equity loan requests. That’s why companies like Blend Labs Inc. (NYSE: BLND) are working to digitize the home equity lending space. The cloud-based software platform turns a slow, 30-plus step process from application to funding into a quick process that can be completed in about three steps. HELOC Demand Is Surging, But Banks Are Still Relying On Outdated Paper-Based Applications HELOC volume surged almost 50% in the first half of the year, as the revolving line of credit with a variable rate and, usually, no origination fee is more attractive than a cash-out refinance for borrowers who locked in historically low rates on their original mortgage in the last few years. Homeowners are looking to leverage this spike in home equity to consolidate high-interest debts into lower-interest home equity lines of credit, make home renovations that could increase equity even further or use as a down payment on a second property to build up a real estate portfolio. That increase in HELOC volume is likely also thanks to the introduction of digital or tech-based solutions to the mortgage space that make it easier for customers to shop around for financial products, compare rates and offers and complete the application process. Traditionally, home equity lending has been slow to modernize, relying on a paper-based process with an average of 30 or more steps between application and funding that can take over 45 days to close. A lot of this is because of the clunky manual process on the bank’s side that leaves the customer waiting while a banker reviews the application, verifies assets and income, pulls credit, requests documents and so on. To meet the increasing demand, banks with the help of fintechs are finally taking this opportunity to update and digitize that process so homeowners can tap into their equity faster and more easily. Figure Technologies Inc. (NYSE: FACA.U), for example, is using blockchain technology to record and exchange data about a loan, automating much of the manual process that used to be needed. Meanwhile, Button Finance is using artificial intelligence to speed up the decision-making and funding process for home equity loans. Blend Instant Home Equity Brings Much-Needed Digitization to Home Equity Lending Blend Instant Home Equity is the latest from a company determined to bring digitization and tech-based solutions to the real estate and mortgage industries. The new product incorporates some of Blend’s existing software, like its Blend Income Verification and remote online notarization platform, to create a faster and more cost-effective alternative to home equity lending. The automated end-to-end product integrates identity and income verification, property appraisal, title, decisioning and notarization to cut the time and costs associated with processing a home equity loan application. For bankers, this makes it possible to generate a personalized offer for homeowners, approve it instantly and close it in a matter of days rather than weeks. For consumers, this means they can now easily access their home equity for things like debt consolidation and more. Unlike other fintechs in the home equity lending space, Blend uses modular architecture that makes it easy to develop new banking products that all integrate into one platform. This allows banks to digitize more of their services without relying on multiple pieces of software that may not integrate with each other. Banks incorporating the new Blend Instant Home Equity product can easily add its mortgage and other lending software. That ecosystem approach seems to be working, too, as Blend reports that 71% of its current customer base uses two or more Blend products. As competition in home equity lending heats up, banks are going to need digitization tools like these to handle larger volumes of applications while avoiding the long wait times that could drive customers to competing lenders. Powering the Future of Banking Blend is the infrastructure powering the future of banking. Financial providers—from the largest banks, fintechs, and credit unions to community and independent mortgage banks—use Blend’s platform to transform banking experiences for their customers. Blend powers billions of dollars in financial transactions every day. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. This article contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements generally relate to future events, future performance or expectations and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this article may include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding our product roadmap, future products/features, the timing of new product/feature introductions, market size and growth opportunities, macroeconomics and industry conditions, capital expenditures, plans for future operations, competitive position, technological capabilities and strategic relationships. The forward-looking statements contained in this article are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from the outcomes predicted. Further information on these risks and uncertainties are set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements in this article are based on information available to Blend and assumptions and beliefs as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Blend does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. Contact Details Investor Relations IR@blend.com Company Website https://blend.com/

October 12, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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LawPay Launches Integration With LegalPRO Systems Online Bankruptcy Software, Jubilee

LawPay

LawPay, the leading online payment solution for legal professionals, announced a new integration with cloud-based bankruptcy management software, Jubilee by LegalPRO Systems Inc. This integration will allow firms to securely process payments, set up recurring billing plans, pay invoices, and run reports via the LawPay merchant services infrastructure. Credit, debit, ACH payments, and refunds are input into the JubileePro interface while the data is encrypted via LawPay’s secure tokenization service before being sent for processing. “Working with LawPay has been a pleasure as their team has been incredibly responsive and easy to work with”, said Keith Crusius, President of LegalPRO Systems Inc.”I have no doubt our clients will be happy with their service.” The integration is significant for the LegalPRO and JubileePRO teams due the high demand of clients requesting LawPay payments. LawPay has been a leader in the industry for over a decade, and is a longtime partner of the NACBA, which is important to the LegalPRO client base. “We are excited for LawPay to partner with the LegalPRO and JubileePRO teams, and to bring a combined solution to the legal market”, said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of LawPay. “LawPay will continue to enhance its footprint in the case management sector and bring convenience to legal firms in more ways than one.” The LawPay and LegalPRO Systems integration will support high-volume law firms looking for ways to be more competitive with the ability to provide efficient resolution of cases through effective collaboration. For more information please visit lawpay.com/jubilee. About LegalPro Systems LegalPRO Systems focuses on providing the best bankruptcy and case management software for law firms with superior customer service and affordable pricing options. As a closely held privately owned business we don’t answer to shareholders and can put our customers’ needs first, which has allowed us to create an extremely loyal client base over 30 years. About LawPay LawPay was developed specifically to help law firms streamline billings and collections, providing a simple, secure solution for legal clients to pay their bills. LawPay is the industry leader in legal payments, providing a cost-effective solution for more than 50,000 law firms around the country. It's available through all 50 state bars, 60+ local and specialty bars and the ABA as a vetted and approved payment solution for the legal industry. LawPay is also the ALA’s Exclusive VIP Partner for Payment Processing. Learn more at lawpay.com. LawPay was developed specifically to help law firms streamline billings and collections, providing a simple, secure solution for legal clients to pay their bills. Contact Details LawPay Keely Leonard +1 512-368-8988 kleonard@affinipay.com Company Website https://www.lawpay.com/

October 11, 2022 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time

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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Joins with Other California Business Associations to Call Upon Biden Administration to Accelerate Implementation of CHIPS Act Incentive Program

Silicon Valley Leadership Group

Leading a coalition of California business associations, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) today urged the Biden Administration and Congress to accelerate implementation of the multibillion dollar CHIPS Act incentive program, which is critical to sustaining and strengthening the state’s thriving innovation economy. According to the White House, America had more than 30 percent of global chip production over 30 years ago, while today, America produces barely 10 percent of the world’s chips. The CHIPS Act seeks to change this by investing $280 billion over the next ten years to revitalize U.S. competitiveness, innovation, and national security. Over the next five years, the Department of Commerce will oversee $50 billion in investments including $11 billion for advanced semiconductor R&D and $39 billion to speed up domestic chip production. Additionally, the Act creates a private sector investment tax credit for semiconductor manufacturing of approximately $24 billion. “The CHIPS Act promises to bolster Silicon Valley competitiveness by supercharging critical innovation infrastructure,” said Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Ahmad Thomas. “Our member companies stand ready to quickly leverage the federal government’s multi-billion dollar investment to help strengthen U.S. technology, ensure our global competitiveness, and fortify our supply chain resilience.” In a package of letters to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and members of the California delegation, the coalition emphasized that: “The [CHIPS and Science] Act presents a unique moment to seize upon California’s innovation and manufacturing advantages that will help strengthen the national economy and reinforce our critical supply chain of needed semiconductor chips and components. We respectfully request that the Department of Commerce move expeditiously to implement the Act’s incentive program, and we are happy to serve as an industry resource as the Act is implemented." In addition to the SVLG, the letters were signed by the Bay Area Council, Chamber San Mateo County, Fremont Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County Business Federation, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, San Mateo County Economic Development Association, Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and Valley Industry & Commerce Association. American businesses rely on semiconductors as essential components in electronic products like desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Advancing the nation's military capabilities also requires semiconductors for cutting-edge technologies. Expanding domestic manufacturing of semiconductors will bolster national security, supply chain resilience, and strengthen the national economy. California’s Innovation Economy, made up of diverse actors including technology companies, premier research entities, and comprehensive supply chain leaders, is well-positioned to leverage the Act’s incentives and act as a force multiplier for federal investment to strengthen national manufacturing, R&D, and semiconductor workforce training. President Biden released an implementation strategy for the $50 billion under the CHIPS for America program, which is available here. A summary of the legislation is available here. About the Silicon Valley Leadership Group: The Leadership Group is a business organization of hundreds of Silicon Valley’s most dynamic companies working to shape the innovation economy of California and the nation. Founded by David Packard of Hewlett-Packard, for over 40 years the SVLG has worked to address issues that affect the region’s economic health and quality of life. Today the SVLG Is focused on economic competitiveness with a special focus on diversity & inclusion, climate change and infrastructure. SVLG members collectively provide nearly one of every three private sector jobs in Silicon Valley and contribute more than $3 trillion to the worldwide economy. For more information, visit svlg.org. Contact Details Silicon Valley Leadership Group Laura Wilkinson, SVP, Head of Communications +1 669-319-2857 press@svlg.org

October 11, 2022 07:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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AUTO REMARKETING NAMES DANIEL BURKE TO ITS 2022 “40 UNDER 40” LIST

Agora

Auto Remarketing named Daniel Burke, CIO / CSO of Agora Data, to its 2022 “40 Under 40” list. The accolade recognizes current and next-generation leaders of the used-car business making big differences in the industry and at their respective companies. “I’m honored to be named to the Auto Remarketing “40 Under 40” list,” said Daniel Burke, Chief Information Officer / Chief Strategy Officer, Agora Data. “This recognition acknowledges the critical tech innovation we bring to the industry and our continued success in providing highly accurate loan performance data and predictive analytics to independent auto dealers who offer their own in-house financing.” Agora Data is the nation’s leading resource for non-prime auto dealers to secure affordable capital and build their own captive finance solution. The company offers independent dealers access to capital market financing at low-cost interest rates, along with data-driven analytics. Daniel is the architect of Agora Data’s proprietary machine learning / AI advanced modeling that allows Agora Data to provide an unprecedented high degree of certainty of non-prime loan payment outcomes. To date, Agora Data has analyzed over $76B worth of non-prime auto loan data to predict (to 98% accuracy) the performance of auto loans. In December 2020, Agora Data made auto industry history by closing the first-ever crowdsourced non-prime auto securitization. This breakthrough accomplishment allows auto dealers to have direct access to ample capital with favorable terms and lower loan interest rates to help fuel their business. “We’re excited to debut our inaugural ’40 Under 40: Industry’ program, and share the stories of these outstanding honorees. These are the next-generation leaders of the used-car business, and their accomplishments are as numerous as they are impressive,” said Joe Overby, senior editor of Auto Remarketing. “Congratulations to all of our honorees – we look forward to celebrating with you at Used Car Week in November!” Auto Remarketing’s “40 Under 40” honorees will be recognized at a ceremony this fall at Used Car Week in San Diego, CA., at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. For more information on Agora Data, visit www.agoradata.com. About Agora Data, Inc. Agora Data, an automotive industry fintech, is the nation’s leading resource for independent auto dealers and finance companies. Auto loan originators can secure affordable capital to build their own non-prime captive finance solution, obtain actionable loan performance data to optimize their lending portfolios, and leverage a suite of other products to safely grow their business. Powered by patent pending technology, originators can access real-time data analytics and planning resources to help optimize the performance of their portfolios. Agora Data made history by closing the first-ever crowdsourced non-prime auto securitization in 2020 and continually brings groundbreaking products to an underserved market. For more information, visit www.agoradata.com or contact us at 1-877-592-4672. # # # Contact Details Shelly Vandeven +1 682-282-4130 media@agoradata.com Company Website https://agoradata.com/

October 11, 2022 09:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Tech Mahindra and SoftTech Join Forces to Digitally Transform the Global Construction and Infrastructure Industry

SoftTech Engineers Limited

Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with SoftTech, a provider of advanced digital solutions for the construction and civil infrastructure industry, to digitally transform the global construction and infrastructure industry. The partnership will combine the technological capabilities of Tech Mahindra and the domain expertise of SoftTech to provide customized solutions for end-to-end digital transformation of business in the construction and infrastructure industry. The partnership will enable customers across the government and corporate sectors to streamline business operations, boost efficiency, and improve customer experience by leveraging leading-edge technologies like AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning), BIM (Building Information Modelling), Digital Twins, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), Construction Wearables, Robotics, Metaverse, and Internet of Things (IoT). Jagdish Mitra, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth, Tech Mahindra, said, “The construction industry contributes 13% to the global GDP, and is required to continuously re-invent and innovate to become more efficient and address cost burdens. The industry has taken valuable strides in digitization, and the many examples of successes have increased the demand for next-gen technologies. Tech Mahindra and SoftTech aim to build more sustainable and responsible solutions for social and environmental impacts within AEC (Architecture-Engineering-Construction) space. An innovative online inspection-approval system, ERP solution for the real estate and construction industries, an online building information model, etc. are among the strengths of our partnership”. The partnership will further strengthen Tech Mahindra’s market position in the construction industry and empower organizations with seamless implementation and integration of digital solutions across departments, functions, and the workforce at the desk and on the field. Tech Mahindra and SoftTech will also work towards cross-skilling their resources through training programs for knowledge sharing on various tool implementations, scaling applications, etc., thereby creating a skilled talent pool for innovative and scalable solutions. Vijay Gupta, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director at SoftTech, said, “ We believe that the construction industry is at the cusp of undergoing a complete digital transformation, and our partnership with Tech Mahindra creates a great platform to cater to the needs of the industry. With Tech Mahindra’s industry-leading expertise in the manufacturing segment, the company has succeeded to scale the business upwards to cross a billion-dollar run-rate. We are confident that this, combined with their deep-tech capabilities in 5G and Metaverse, will provide our products scalability in terms of customer base and technical know-how, which will help deliver more value to international construction and infrastructure clients.” Tech Mahindra believes in DigitALL philosophy for comprehensive Business Transformation. This partnership is in line with Tech Mahindra’s focus on digital growth, under the NXT.NOW™ framework, which aims to enhance ‘Human Centric Experience’, Tech Mahindra focuses on investing in emerging technologies and solutions that enable digital transformation and meet the evolving needs of the customer. About SoftTech SoftTech offers innovative products and services to help drive digital solutions in the infrastructure and construction industry. Founded in 1996, SoftTech, a publicly listed entity in NSE and BSE, is equipped with 25+ years of industry expertise. SoftTech has empowered digital transformation in the construction and infrastructure industry through innovative software products. Leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with robust frameworks. SoftTech’s solutions are designed to drive higher productivity, increased efficiency, and substantial cost savings and help clients achieve their sustainability goals. SoftTech is powered by over 500 professionals including technologists, AEC specialists, and subject matter experts who drive our innovations and deliver value to customers. With a presence across India, US, UK, Singapore, and MENA, SoftTech has deeply engaged with clients to help them sustain and enhance their competitive edge by fundamentally transforming the status quo. More than 600 organizations and over 100,000 users are supported by SoftTech. More than 1 million building permits have been approved through SoftTech solutions covering more than 1 billion+ sq ft area. With ‘CIVIT’ as a platform, SoftTech has combined decades of deep domain understanding and solutioning to offer a suite of products that cater to the complete construction project life-cycle – starting from plan to permit to build and then operate. About Tech Mahindra Tech Mahindra offers innovative and customer-centric digital experiences, enabling enterprises, associates, and the society to Rise. We are a USD 6 billion organization with 158,000+ professionals across 90 countries helping 1262 global customers, including Fortune 500 companies. We are focused on leveraging next-generation technologies including 5G, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and more, to enable end-to-end digital transformation for global customers. Tech Mahindra is the only Indian company in the world to receive the HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta Seal for its commitment to creating a sustainable future. We are the fastest growing brand in ‘brand strength’ and amongst the top 7 IT brands globally. With the NXT.NOW™ framework, Tech Mahindra aims to enhance ‘Human Centric Experience’ for our ecosystem and drive collaborative disruption with synergies arising from a robust portfolio of companies. Tech Mahindra aims at delivering tomorrow’s experiences today and believes that the ‘Future is Now’. We are part of the Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise. Connect with us on www.techmahindra.com For more information on Tech Mahindra, please contact: Abhilasha Gupta, Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Email: Abhilasha.Gupta@TechMahindra.com media.relations@techmahindra.com Contact Details SoftTech Engineers Limited Tulika D tulika.darbari@softtech-engr.com Company Website https://softtech-engr.com

October 10, 2022 11:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CSG’s Women Engaged in Leadership Exploration and Development Employee Resource Group Earns Cablefax Diversity List Award

CSG

DENVER, Oct. 10, 2022 – A workplace culture that values diversity and channels the power of all entices talent and drives success for the bottom line. At CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS), celebrating a diverse employee base and growth shines through the work and leadership of our employee resource groups (ERG), like Women Engaged in Leadership Exploration and Development (WE LEaD). Today, WE LEaD was honored as the ERG of the Year on the 2022 Cablefax Diversity List. “We formed WE LEaD in 2018 to promote women in leadership roles across CSG and build a community that encourages authentic leadership regardless of title or rank,” said Erica Morrison, WE LEaD executive sponsor and VP of software engineering, CSG. “We dove in before formal diversity, equity, and inclusion structures were in place, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support we’ve had to follow our passion and foster growth from within CSG. WE LEaD has been open to all CSGers since our first meeting, and it truly is by harnessing our collective power that we contribute to the success of the company.” Since its inception, WE LEaD has grown, connected, inspired, and advocated for the women of CSG through bold, vulnerable, and inclusive behaviors that continue to empower them to be better every day. Through the three focus areas: leadership, network, and Women in Tech/STEM, WE LEaD enables members to grow the critical leadership skills that can help accelerate their career trajectory and creates a safe space to learn and practice skills, explore leadership styles, and craft and consult on impactful strategies. Today, WE LEaD’s influence is visible in the increased representation of women in leadership roles across CSG and the group’s steady growth in membership base, which in the last year grew by 80%. "CSG's success is rooted in our motivation and commitment to do what's best for our people and bridge gaps within our organization to create the most inclusive culture,” said Liz Bauer, CSG CXO. "WE LEaD influenced CSG with impact from day one, and it's fantastic to see how their dedication continues to open doors for CSGers around the world to grow. They drive authentic leadership regardless of title or rank and advocate for diversity and inclusion across all levels of the company. This achievement is thanks to the hard work of volunteers, who are committed to driving real, lasting change for women at CSG. I'm so happy for the team and look forward to supporting and following them on this journey." # # # About CSG CSG is a leader in innovative customer engagement, revenue management and payments solutions that make ordinary customer experiences extraordinary. Our cloud-first architecture and customer-obsessed mindset help companies around the world launch new digital services, expand into new markets, and create dynamic experiences that capture new customers and build brand loyalty. For 40 years, CSG’s technologies and people have helped some of the world’s most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of today’s digital economy with future-ready solutions that drive exceptional customer experiences. With 5,000 employees in over 20 countries, CSG is the trusted technology provider for leading global brands in telecommunications, retail, financial services, and healthcare. Our solutions deliver real world outcomes to more than 900 customers in over 120 countries. To learn more, visit us at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Copyright © 2022 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names which are referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners, and all rights therein are reserved. Contacts: Kristine Østergaard Public Relations +44 (0)79 2047 7204 kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com John Rea Investor Relations +1 (210) 687-4409 john.rea@csgi.com Contact Details Kristine Østergaard +44 7920 477204 kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com Company Website https://www.csgi.com

October 10, 2022 08:30 AM Mountain Daylight Time

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Why Are Companies Expected To Spend Almost $2 Trillion On Collaborative Robots By 2030? One Company Has An Answer: Teamwork

AvaWatz Inc.

Industries spend billions of dollars each year to ensure worker and customer safety. Yet some of those billions of dollars could be saved by using teams of collaborating robots (cobots) to perform work that endangers human workers. Cobot teams can work in otherwise dangerous operating environments and can perform the tedious tasks necessary to ensure customer safety in commercial spaces, airports, railways and mass transit systems. Consider the task of removing harmful debris from an airport runway. Fragments of metal and other materials can fall onto the runway from airplanes, service vehicles, luggage carts and even small fragments can do catastrophic damage. Keeping runways clear is a life-and-death responsibility, and right now it is all done by human workers who walk or drive along the runway to find and remove debris. This is the kind of tedious and dangerous job that could be done by robots, but no single type of robot is exactly right for the job. Flying drone robots are good at detecting debris, but they cannot pick up the debris and remove it; ground robots can pick it up, but they cannot move as fast or see as far as the drones can. If they combine their strengths, a team of air and ground robots together can perform this task with minimal human involvement. Decision-intelligence tech firm AvaWatz is working to make this idea real. The company builds teams of robots with different skills, like traveling off-road or manipulating a specialized tool – the team can combine those skills and use them all together. AvaWatz wants to use robots to reduce risks for humans who have to perform complex tasks in harsh environments and is pioneering the use of collaborative robots or cobots. Cobot teams can solve hard problems for public and private sector customers, including the military and Homeland Security, flightline operations, search and rescue, emergency response, construction, transportation, agriculture, utilities and infrastructure among others – in fact, it is difficult to name a sector that could not benefit in some way from teams of robot workers. The U.S. Air Force, Army, and the Department of Homeland Security have each recognized the need and are funding AvaWatz R&D to advance and grow the technology. The company is focused on driving risk even lower for humans. Giving back to the community is a high priority for AvaWatz — which is why they donate a portion of their revenue to assist with debris pick-up on coastlines. The Size Of The Opportunity The need for cobots is out there, according to AvaWatz. It is predicted that the market for collaborative robots will grow to $1.99 Trillion by 2030. AvaWatz’s initial targets are smart airports, ground transit assets, and surveillance, but the opportunity is not limited to those areas. Such technology can also address the needs of markets where the risk is not only limited to simple human error but also malicious intent. AvaWatz – which has already performed prototype work with the U.S. Air Force – plans initially to work with regional and private airports in the U.S. in addition to the Air Force as it scales to address larger markets. There is also potential to work in fields such as infrastructure repair, railroad inspection and the protection of endangered wildlife species. AvaWatz is reportedly also working on partnerships with drone and ground robot manufacturers such as Skydio and Boston Dynamics. AvaWatz offers an investment opportunity to meet the growing demand for Collaborative Robots – whose market size is predicted to reach almost $2 trillion by 2030 with a CAGR of 12.3% from 2021-2030. Discover what AvaWatz investment opportunity means for you, by clicking the offer link: https://www.startengine.com/avawatz AvaWatz is a decision-intelligence company charting a new frontier in “Cobots” - collaborative air and ground robots. Leveraging AI and advanced knowledge network technologies, our cooperative robotic services are programmed to carry out tasks too dangerous, difficult, or time-consuming for humans. Our initial services target airfields, ground transit, and surveillance missions across private, government, and defense sectors, with a working prototype piloted by the U.S. Air Force. Visit https://www.startengine.com/avawatz to learn more. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. The preceding post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Although the piece is not and should not be construed as editorial content, the sponsored content team works to ensure that any and all information contained within is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and research. Benzinga may receive monetary compensation from the issuer, or its agency, for publicizing the offering of the issuer’s securities. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. This is a paid ad. Please see 17(b) disclosure linked in the campaign page for more information. Contact Details Rajini Anachi rajini@avawatz.com Company Website https://avawatz.com

October 10, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Employee Experience Technology Adoption Is Being Driven by Pandemic Recovery and Workforce Instability, According to Dash Research

Dash Network

The massive shifts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have been deeply felt across all industries and at every department level within business-to-consumer (B2B) and business-to-business (B2B) companies. The effect on the global workforce has been profound, with companies around the world struggling to hire and retain employees. According to a new report from Dash Research, an evolution that many say was already in progress before the pandemic, has accelerated with a balance of power starting to migrate toward employees. Dash Research analysis indicates that these market dynamics are leading companies to invest in a broad range of technologies and solutions to not only decrease day-to-day friction in an employee journey, but also to attempt to meet the expanded desires of a changing population. The line between traditional human resources (HR) technology and employee experience (EX) technologies has blurred over the past few years and has given rise to larger companies that provide human capital management (HCM) or workforce engagement technologies to add modules more focused on engagement, community building, recognition, or performance management. These dynamics have also enabled smaller companies to gain leverage in the market with more specific offerings focused on just one part of the EX ecosystem. Dash Research forecasts that the global market for EX platforms, applications, and services will increase from $5.9 billion in 2021 to more than $14.6 billion in 2026. The market intelligence firm anticipates that EX platforms will represent 53% of total revenue within the forecast period, followed by services (24%) and applications (23%). “Companies are becoming more human-centered,” says senior analyst Sherril Hanson, “and HR departments are shifting focus from operations and productivity toward experience, health, and wellbeing. In many cases, the fundamental relationship between employer and employee has changed.” Hanson adds that the key market drivers spurring the purchase of EX software and services include: The Great Resignation and the need for better retention strategies The employee experience/customer experience link Shifting employee wants and needs Move to hybrid and remote work, leading to increased need for communication and connection Growing need for optimal digital employee experience and great supporting technologies However, she points out that many barriers remain for organizations when attempting to deploy EX solutions, many of which are internal and operational. Dash Research has identified four key challenges that are tempering the growth of EX: Outdated and challenging technology stacks Lack of internal ownership Struggles with analysis and action Inability to build an EX-supportive culture Dash Research’s report, “Employee Experience”, focuses on the software platforms, applications, and services that are offered to help companies achieve excellent EX. These solutions are an important part of providing a positive employee experience. If implemented thoughtfully and with sustained commitment, the solutions can promote deeper employee engagement, less employee churn, in-house automations and efficiencies, and improved customer experience. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the firm’s website. Dash Research, the market intelligence arm of Dash Network, provides in-depth research and insights on the worldwide CX market including a comprehensive assessment of technology solutions, business issues, market drivers, and end-user dynamics across industry sectors. Dash Research’s global market coverage combines qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to provide a complete view of emerging business opportunities surrounding contact center technologies, customer data & analytics, customer data platforms, customer insights & feedback, customer relationship management, personalization & optimization, and employee experience. For more information, visit www.dashresearch.com or call +1.720.603.1700. Contact Details Clint Wheelock +1 720-603-1700 press@dashnetwork.com Company Website http://www.dashnetwork.com

October 10, 2022 05:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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5 Best Resume Writing Services: Reviews of the Professional Companies Near You

Resume Builders

Getting started on a job does not come automatically. It begins with an application process for the same role. And a major part of this procedure is submitting a well-written resume. Otherwise called a CV, your resume is one of the essential documents you present in a job search or application for opportunities. As a matter of fact, it is the most important document in the entire procedure. It can make or mar your application process for that fellowship, postgraduate studies, internship, or other work-related bids. Thus, you need your resume to be in top form consistently. But here's the twist, not everyone knows how to write a resume. It is a technical document. Thus, you might find it challenging to write. In fact, if you do, sometimes you have a greater chance of shortchanging yourself. Why? Because it might not pass the ATS. That is the Application Tracking System. And guess what? Most companies now use this tech mechanism to weed through irrelevant and not-well-written resumes submitted through their application portals. Do you want to be a part of these unscreened resumes? I bet not. This is why you need to get an expert to work on your resume, don't you think? Speaking of resume-writing experts, this is what this article centers around. Oh, you will love this! We have carefully worked on a list of the best resume-writing services you could ever have. They were not chosen via random picks. No. They were chosen through a thorough process of fishing out the quality from the substandard in the market. Interestingly, many of these services are attested by the numerous positive comments and feedback on their works across many reliable review sites, such as Site Jabber and Trust Pilot. Without further ado, here is the list of the 5 best resume writing services: PaperHelp - Best resume writing service overall 101Resumes - Professional resume writers from the USA Studdit - Affordable resume writing company 99Papers - High-quality resumes for an executives Ivory Research - CV resume writing service from the UK So, you have nothing to fear. We have carefully curated this list of professional resume writing services based on the excellence of their writing, their originality, how their pricing is set, their customer service, and of course, prompt delivery of written resumes. TOP 5 Professional Resume Writing Services #1. PAPERHELP PaperHelp is a writing service that stands true to its name. They help people all around the world to craft excellently written papers to position them as top-notch candidates in their academic pursuits. For their resume works, though, their works span beyond the student environment. Having been in the market for over a decade, they are one of the most reliable platforms to meet your resume writing needs. No types of resumes are out of their reach. They can get it done for you at lightning speed. Thus, a major part of their selling point is prompt delivery. Little wonder they are referred to as the best professional resume writing service in the United States, and by extension, all regions of the world where students need resumes. Interestingly, it's not only students who need resumes. Thus, anyone is welcome to their service any day, all day. It is noteworthy that PaperHelp is an online custom writing service that offers a wide range of writing services. However, resume writing is one of their flagship services. And they have proven themselves to be an excellent place to turn to when needing a top-notch resume for your application. Their excellence in the market is directly linked to the premium quality of their resumes and CVs. Their work is distinct as they have done several times for people who patronize them. Their website is littered with well-curated positive reviews from clients in the past and present who have had their resumes written with them. You could hardly blame the clients who are enthusiastic to drop great reviews. The PaperHelp army of writers is one of the best in the market. They are professional, qualified, detailed, and hands-on. When you get to the service website to order a resume, there is always a writer ready to attend to you with the best service possible. Because these writers are Ph.D. and Masters degree holders, they are simply stellar hands on deck, ready to provide you with premium resume writing that best reflects any type of application you are looking to pursue. This team of experts efficiently works on your skills, experience, background, competencies, and accomplishments. And they present them in such an irresistible way that many recruiters have made PaperHelp clients their preferred candidates. Another interesting fact that stands PaperHelp out of the crowd is its customer service. Oh, it is remarkable. Many customers keep going back to them for their writing needs because of this reason. The high-quality nature of their client service is based on a sterling level of communication. PaperHelp customer support is available 24/7. And they make ordering for them interactive enough that you can track your order via live chat. You can also manage your order through email, SMS, the PaperHelp app, and Facebook Messenger. It gets all the more interesting to know that PaperHelp has a lot of discounts and freebies for their customers. You can get an excellent resume starting from $45. Yet, as a client, you can still get up to a 15% discount, especially if you are a first-time customer. This is apart from other referral and loyalty programs. For their referral program, it gives you up to $250 for people who use your link to place an order. This platform is also known for the free revisions that its client gets. The stunning refund policy is also not out of the equation. If you are looking to make some corrections to your resume or it so happens that you are not satisfied with their work, you can request a revision or refund. #2. 101RESUMES 101Resumes ranks high among the best resume writing services in the Unites States today. And the reason for this is simple - company based in Chicago. They have positioned themselves in the market through their quality work. So, if you are looking to get that job of your dreams and you need a reliable CV to give you leverage, you should consider reaching out to them. Ordering from them means that you would be buying from a platform that has a lot of great reviews from clients in the past and present. These feedbacks are not only from resume writing. They are also gotten via remarkable delivery on cover letters, CVs, personal statements, statements of purpose, etc. If you want to know one of the most impressive things about this 101Resumes, then the seamless ordering process will stand out. The interface is easy to navigate. It allows you to move freely and make fewer mistakes while ordering from them. By simply selecting your career level, your package, the type of job, and the appointed deadline, you are good to go. Other information in this process would include uploading your details and requirements. And with all that, you are set to order from their website. Definitely, creating an account would be needed. However, the registration and information-gathering process should take an average of 4 minutes. So, with a uniquely simple interface and stress-free ordering process, you are ready to go! Furthermore, 101Resumes has one of the market's considerably fair resume writing prices. With just $99, you can get one of the best resumes in the market written for you. And the prices, as with other online writing services, vary depending on your grade. That, the career level for which you are writing the resume would largely determine the price range with which your work would be written. But not only that, other factors could affect the price of your work. One is if the deadline for which you need the resume is shorter than the usual time that the platform stipulates that the work would be ready. Thus, you might have to pay an extra fee to fast-track the writing. Hence, the price is jerked up. Also, 101Resumes stands as a specialized company. They maintain writing solely career-related technical documents. That is, resumes, cover letters, and CVs. Thus, seeing that their expert writers are targeted in that direction, they churn out more quality works based on this expertise than other services that render additional services. So, you can be sure that more attention is paid to details. And by the way, it takes an average of 4 days for the CV to be delivered. And with this level of speed, the quality is not compromised. It sure would make you look good before any prospective employer looks through the resume. #3. STUDDIT Studdit is that one-stop shop that caters to all your writing needs and particularly provides you with excellent technical and federal resume writing services. With hundreds of reviews lauding their praise in the market, they would get your CV written from scratch or take it from where it is to where you need it to be. Their presence in the market speaks of possibilities. They have shown many new online writing services that a platform can have students and job applicants flock to their websites to get their resume writing done. And guess what? They always deliver excellently. This resume writing platform is available to take all writing services because of its team of professional freelance writers. They are simply good at what they do. Thus, it makes it easier to get high-quality work from them every time they write. A good thing here is that Studdit has a great in-house culture of treating their writers well. Thus, they are more than enthusiastic about delivering promptly as they are given tasks. Sources note that you will never be given a new order to work on as a writer unless you finish a previous one on your hands. Writers are rewarded when they bring clients to the platform. So, as a person ordering, you can rest assured that your work is being handled by people keen to do their work. Hence, you can be sure of a great writing outcome. Furthermore, if you are looking to explore a stressless option for ordering your resume online, Studdit is that place. How so? Their website makes it super-easy to get your orders across. You do not have to sweat due to complications and complexities during the ordering process. Everything is straightforward. The steps to order usually include picking the type of essay (in this case, it would be a resume), specifying the details of the resume, choosing the deadline, selecting the writer you'd like to work on your order, and lastly, providing the payment. And to cap it all up is their financial policy. They are the cheapest resume writers in the industry. With just $10, you can have a great resume delivered to you. And, of course, the price ranges depend on what you need. For example, the price mentioned above works best for high schoolers. However, for professional CVs, that would be about $20. Anyone conscious of the market's price trends, especially among online writing services, will attest to this being a low price. And it does not in any way affect the excellence of the delivery. #4. 99PAPERS 99Papers has left a strong footprint in the market as one of the strongest online writing service brands. They are not new to the space. Thus, they have many reviews to their credit. Many a client have established a trust connection with them over the years. And the reason for this is not far-fetched. It is hinged upon that they deliver premium quality jobs when their work is ordered. They are not just fundamental in their approach to customer satisfaction. They are with you every step until your job gets to the finished stage. Why are they trusted in the market? Because they have distinguished themselves when it comes to pricing, discount programs, excellent deliveries, and outstanding customer satisfaction. These are basic things to note when you want to order from any professional executive resume writing service around. The excellent delivery they pride themselves in is owing to a competent team of professional writers. And even though 99Papers has academic writing as the major aspect of their writing services, they still offer additional career-related services such as personal statements and resume writing. And with expert freelance writers from New York not being novices in the market, they are reliable to churn in excellent deliveries consistently on the platform. Another major reason most people patronize them is the pricing. With $12.60, you would get a standard resume with 15-day delivery. And for their premium plan, you get to pay $22.05 for their 15-day delivery resume. And just like many other platforms, many dynamics are at play around the pricing. A good example is a deadline. You are charged extra fees if it is shorter than what's stipulated in the service. The same goes for your career level. A high-schooler resume's price is lower than an executive-level CV. And with many customer reviews online, you will conclude that 99Papers is the hub of high-quality resumes for executives. Furthermore, this specific platform has a bidding system where you pick the writer that works on your resume. It is after this phase that you get charged on their website. And yes, they have a loyalty program that affords you a 5% discount on each resume you order. And you can make use of this discount on future orders as well. However, this discount only lasts for a total of 5 years. To get access to a lifetime discount, you might need to prep your wallet for that. #5. IVORY RESEARCH Getting the best writing done for your academic pursuits has never been easier. With Ivory Research, they take your writings from where it is to where you desire them to be. Especially Curriculum Vitae (CV), resumes, personal statements, dissertations, cover letters, theses, and other academic writings. Technical writings like these are their forte. And in the UK, they have established their brand as a valuable asset for every student and non-student seeking to get premium work done. They exist to help you achieve your academic, business, or even personal goals. Thus, they have curated a team of specialist writers who are academics themselves. This is to get the best hands to work on your military resume and other writing needs. Little wonder many of their clients are repeat customers. The quality of work delivered always brings them back. This company prides itself in on-time delivery of all the work you order from them. Their expert writers facilitate this as well. That is, this army of writers deliver excellent writing, original and plagiarism-free content, as well as prompt response to the deadline. Alongside this is the fact that they also render proofreading and editing services. So, not only can they craft your resume from scratch, but they can also help you take it from mere to exceptional. Ivory Research prides itself on a solid customer support system. You will not be left stranded as a customer reaching out to them. Many clients have become repeat customers because of the quick and detailed interaction that the Ivory research support team affords them. In the same vein, you can be sure of anonymity when you order from them. You would not be afraid of your details being found randomly online. They keep the information of their clients 100% confidential. So, if you are looking to write a stellar resume or cv and want to be kept anonymous from the writer, this is an excellent option to explore. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is resume writing? Resume writing is the act of creating your resume. As simple as this sounds, it fully captures the entire process. A resume in itself is a formal document that iterates your qualifications for a specific role you are looking to apply for. It highlights the most relevant information in your career pursuits that positions you as the best candidate for the position you are applying for. It is mainly accompanied by a cover letter expressing your interest in applying for that role. Noteworthy is the fact that most recruiters advocate for resumes to be one-paged or two-paged at most. Writing a resume is a process that requires careful detailing of specifics. This information is tailored particularly to the given role being applied for. Thus, as much as you could have a general resume, it is advisable to have specific resumes for each job application. The writers in these services help you highlight the best possible qualifications, background information, job history, certifications, and other details that make you a perfect fit for the role you are looking to occupy. They take your information and convert it into a page that helps to endear you to the recruiter. Resume writing involves some form of technical templates to follow. Many recruiters will prefer it to be chronological. That is, it contains your recent job history in the order you took them on, as it relates to the current role. Also, it includes neatly arranged headings and sub-headings, margins, active language uses, and highlights of important achievements. Note that a resume makes use of professional fonts. How much does it cost to hire someone to write a resume? First, hiring someone to write a resume is a promising venture everyone should invest in. However, how much that costs now depends on each writer hired to write the resume. To write your resume, each writing service charges differently. However, one thing that stays consistent is the excellence of the delivery. The price also differs based on the peculiarities of the work. For instance, the price of writing a resume with a shorter deadline would be different than that which was delivered on the number of days stipulated by the writing platform. The same goes for the type of grade the resume is written for. The career level is a major determinant of the price range of hiring a writer on some of these professional writing services to craft an excellent resume. The price for a high schooler is way less than that of an executive client. Further, as noted earlier, different companies write resumes for different prices. 99Papers, for example, writes theirs for $12.60 with a 15-day delivery timeline. While with PaperHelp, you can get an excellent resume starting from $45. For Studdit, their price for a professional resume is about $20. So, it all boils down to checking out what platform works best for you. Their offering for their prices also matters. So, how much you should pay a resume service near you is not fixed or static. It depends on what each writing service offers and if you can get more for less. Is it worth paying for resume service? Definitely! One might even say it is more than worth paying for resume service. Writing a resume is a technical job. And thus, it requires a lot of expertise to be done well. Just like a dissertation, you might be low on chances of scoring high if you are writing it for the first time, with little prior knowledge on how to go about it. However, if an experienced writer takes on the job for you, your chances of being an A student drastically increase. Similarly, a resume is a major document you need to get the job of your dreams. So, if it is done shabbily, you might not get the desired result of getting a good flavor from the recruiter. It just makes sense, doesn't it? If you do not have the capacity or required skillset, you outsource it to persons who are experts at it. Thus, you position yourself to enjoy the results of getting your resume written by a specialist. Many writers in the writing services listed above have crafted CVs and resumes that landed a job for clients. Thus, it makes it worth it to pay for resume services. What is the best resume writing service in 2022? There are many writing services in the market. But one that stands out among the pack is PaperHelp. They are the best resume services near me and you in 2022. And the reason for their distinctiveness is not hard to decipher. They take their clients' satisfaction seriously. They are one of the oldest in the market. With 12 years of experience in the industry, they have serviced many customers who have gone on to land high-paying jobs. Their sea of professional writers creates stunning CVs, which help to attract recruiters. These writers are not aimlessly chosen. They undergo a strict recruitment process where only the best fit for the job is chosen. So, the people who are hands-on to serve you on the PaperHelp platform are the best of the best writing specialists hands available. Further, PaperHelp’s customer support is one of the best around. You are never in the dark about the progress of your work. You are given adequate feedback per time on where your work has gotten to. And you get to manage your order through email, SMS, the PaperHelp app, and via Facebook Messenger. What is the affordable resume writing service? Pricing for each writing platform is different. And as noted above, there are many factors responsible for different price changes and jerks. However, in the resume writing service industry today, the most affordable remains Studdit. With $20, you get an exceptionally high-quality resume delivered to you. And, of course, like many other platforms, customized deadlines, client requirements, and career levels can increase this price. However, you could have a standard resume written for you by an expert writer for just $10. And you will not worry about less quality. Some of their writers deliver ahead of the delivery date and still get a stellar job done. Thus, you are still provided with high-quality work with the super-cheap payment. And alongside these are freebies and several discounts their clients enjoy. For example, you can get up to 15% discount on your first purchase with them. Further, you have excellent customer support throughout your ordering journey with them. What is the best resume writing service in Australia? If you are a student or job applicant in Australia, a very reliable platform to get your resume written is 99Papers. Many things make them significant for the Australian market. One is that their professional writers write in English as their native language. Thus, details of a good command of the language, which recruiters look out for in your resume, will be well covered-for in the entire document. Further, 99Papers provides quality writing and prompt delivery. They respect your deadline, especially one you set before the work commenced. 99Papers gives you a good customer service experience. They are passionate about the quality of your user experience on their website and the overall itinerary of each client on their platform. So, if you are looking to write your resume, they are an excellent spot to check out online. Can I pay someone to update my resume? Yes, you sure can. Nothing works by mistake. If you realize that working on your resume, either drafting from scratch or updating it, will cause massive harm to your career journey, you should seek help. And this is why these online writing services carefully curated above were not haphazardly chosen but carefully curated to bring the best experience to you. Services like Ivory Research are vast in the work of editing and proofreading. Thus, they can be of great help in updating your resume. With specialist writers on their team, they are ready to take your resume several notches higher. Similarly, companies like 99Papers are available at your fingertips to help update your resume to fit. Seeing that each resume is important to specific role applications, they are hands-on and ready to add, remove, modify, and re-write your resume to hit the spot for your application. PaperHelp and Studdit are also platforms you can check out in the updating business. They are more than keen to ramp up your resumes for you. TOP Resume Writing Services: Conclusion In the end, what matters is that your resume is well-written, whether it was written by you or by an expert. Thus, it only makes sense for you to put your best foot forward. And sometimes, by writing it yourself, the resume might be less standard than you would like it to be. Or sometimes, we are just unable to write it due to work schedules or other factors and hindrances. So, why not hire one of these best resume writing services? They will deliver you from a lot of headaches. They are very easy to access and order from. Make sure you check them out today. Contact Details Resume Builders Megan Crow contact@101resumes.com

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