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CSG Customer Engagement Solutions Earn Top Marks from Multiple Leading Analyst Firms

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In today’s world of instant gratification, second chances to impress consumers are hard to come by, making it critical to get every interaction right the first time. Global brands are clamoring for intelligent automation that delivers personalized, relevant and interactive experiences in real-time across the entire customer lifecycle. CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS) is answering this call. With a best-in-class, end-to-end suite of solutions and an integrated omnichannel approach, CSG continues to garner the recognition of industry-leading analysts at Forrester and Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. In recent months, CSG has been recognized as a: A Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Journey Orchestration Platforms, Q2 2022: the Forrester report states: “CSG acquired Kitewheel - a regular leader in the journey orchestration space – to bring together journey analytics and orchestration...” Forrester recognized CSG with a top score in the current offering category and gave top scores in the journey discovery, and journey automation and orchestration criteria. The report states CSG’s current offering strengths include “connecting the data, analyzing journey behavior, including a visualization of which steps have the biggest impact on the overall journey; and analyzing business impact.” A Leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Customer Communication Management (CCM), 2022 CSG’s customer engagement channels help “organizations enhance customer engagement, reduce churn, reduce operating expenses, easily launch new digital services and enter new markets efficiently.” A Leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Customer Data Platform (CDP), 2022 Quadrant Knowledge Solutions notes, “CSG’s CDP platform provides comprehensive capabilities, including data collection and ingestion, profile unification, segmentation, analytics, as well as BI and activation.” the comprehensive CDP capabilities help organizations have a data-driven approach to provide compelling and engaging customer experiences.” A Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Real-Time Interaction Management, Q2 2022 The report states that CSG benefits from Kitewheel’s “expertise in customer journey design and analytics, business rules logic, and communications cadence. Integrating Kitewheel with CSG’s stronger CDP and analytics tools will be critical to drive more real-time model execution…” “Global brands trust CSG to help them win with their customers because we’ve demonstrated time and again that we not only understand their business but deliver results,” said Eric Carrasquilla, senior vice president, digital engagement solutions, CSG. “Our SaaS platform, CSG Xponent ™, breaks down data silos to create a true and complete view of the customer. This holistic picture allows companies to deliver personalized, predictive and proactive communications that drive better business outcomes, quicker time to value and lower risk. This is our 40-year plus pedigree and why industry analysts consistently rank CSG among the top CX solution providers across the entire customer lifecycle.” CSG Xponent leverages existing data, technology and communication channels to create extraordinary experiences using a unified, cloud-powered engagement platform. Xponent combines a robust customer data platform, industry-leading customer journey orchestration and analytics, and proven omnichannel communications all in one solution or via components of this portfolio. With Xponent, brands can extract meaningful insights from their data to personalize experiences in real-time and at scale across a multitude of channels, journeys and lines of business. CSG successfully supports clients with high-impact CX solutions in a multitude of industries, including broadband and communications service providers, financial services, retail, healthcare and more. For more information on CSG’s unified customer engagement portfolio, visit https://www.csgi.com/capabilities/customer-engagement/unified-cloud-engagement-hub/. # # # 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 more than 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: Tammy Hovey Global Public Relations +1 (917) 520-2751 tammy.hovey@csgi.com John Rea Investor Relations +1 (210) 687-4409 john.rea@csgi.com Contact Details Tammy Hovey +1 917-520-2751 tammy.hovey@csgi.com Company Website https://www.csgi.com

June 28, 2022 06:30 AM Mountain Daylight Time

Doctors don’t know what’s happening! New health app CAREFUL helps clinical teams reduce the dangers of handover

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Thousands of patients are dying every year and hospitals are wasting up to 15% of their entire budget as a result of poor handover. The UK NHS wastes at least £250m a year from delays to discharge, and the same problem is seen in hospitals throughout the world. Today, healthcare start-up CAREFUL has launched its platform to help make handover safe, save lives and speed-up patient flow in hospitals by making discharges quicker to save costs and improve care. Handover is a critical process in healthcare when responsibility for patients transfers from one clinician or team to another. In every hospital, thousands of such handovers take place every week. Most hospitals use a combination of inefficient, informal communication systems for handover including bits of paper, sticky notes, and WhatsApp messages. Established in 2021, Careful has been testing and building its tech platform to enable clinicians to seamlessly capture and update health data and records of patients in hospital care. CAREFUL is a digital health platform that enables visibility, accountability and collaboration as patients move through different care settings and interact with different care-givers. The platform provides hospitals, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams with a constantly updated, holistic view of every patient’s plan of care to ensure their safe and frictionless movement throughout their health journey. Research from CAREFUL* shows a quarter of all doctors and nurses worldwide use spreadsheets to record lists of patients and tasks. A clear view of the status of the hospital — and predicting future flows — is obscured. Staff don’t know what’s happening and nor do the patients. Even in digitally advanced hospitals, critical tasks are regularly lost or forgotten. “All these headaches can be solved quickly and easily with CAREFUL” says Dr DJ Hamblin-Brown, Founder & CEO of the company. “CAREFUL is a simple-to-use and easy-to-implement application which helps hospitals communicate internally, and also with patients and their families”. Dr Hamblin-Brown was motivated to build CAREFUL because his mother nearly died from a simple communication failure in a UK hospital. He adds, “Although clinicians take handover very seriously, errors still occur because staff are let down by the systems they are forced to use. With desperate shortages of clinical staff, hospitals need CAREFUL to help save money and save lives.” The WHO estimates that 15% of all hospital expenditure is wasted on adverse events that happen to patients – and that 80% of these are due to poor handover. This causes serious harm to patients, sometimes with fatal outcomes. Inadequate systems leave staff over-burdened and stressed, leading to resignations and burnout. Errors also cause delays. Beds are taken up by patients who should be discharged. Once at home, the problems continue. No one knows what the next steps are and patients are often lost to follow-up. Together this costs every hospital millions every year. Dr Johann Grunlingh, an NHS emergency medicine consultant and Intensive Care specialist in London. He and his team at Newham Hospital helped to test the application during development. He says, “Handover is a time consuming and dangerous process especially in critical care. CAREFUL fills a huge gap where Electronic Patient Record systems perform poorly. CAREFUL provides an action-focus that would benefit every care team in the NHS.” “CAREFUL can be up-and-running in any hospital, clinic, or care home in a matter of days”, says Dr Hamblin-Brown. It works on mobile, tablet or desktop presenting critical information for each patient, along with task lists assigned to individuals, clarifying who needs to do what, and when. As staff change shift, and patients move through the hospital, tasks and status information move with them – even out into the community or home. As a result, patients and staff know at all times what is happening, and who is responsible. Roohi Hamlani, CAREFUL’s co-founder and Head of Patient Participation is passionate about extending CAREFUL’s reach into care-homes and families, from whom patients receive the majority of their care. CAREFUL’s approach was based on her work in Asia improving outcomes with collaborative care for chronic disease patients. She says better workflows are about breaking-down silos. “To provide the very best care, clinicians, families and caregivers all need to work together across boundaries. CAREFUL bridges the gaps that exist today”. CAREFUL users can send, receive and share responsibility for patient care during peer-to-peer handover, internal referrals, discharges and transfers between organisations. Patient safety is improved because nothing is lost or forgotten. Patient information is added, reviewed and updated at every transition of care to ensure a complete and continuous health story across care settings. Caregivers contribute to the story as the patient moves between community care, hospital, teams and home or back into community care. Patients are invited to access and contribute to their own record. CAREFUL uses privacy-by-design principles and is regulatorily-compliant in UK, Europe, USA. As a cloud-based application, it is fully encrypted and protected. It is also fully interoperable using industry standard messaging – so that it can integrate with healthcare systems globally Dr Jeffrey Staples has led large hospital and health systems across Middle East and Asia building quality and operational excellence commented: “CAREFUL has global relevance across the private and public healthcare sectors. Hospitals find it hard to understand what is happening with patient flow in real time. Important data often stays in clinicians’ pockets or just gets thrown away. In my view, CAREFUL will significantly improve clinical and operational performance.” Recently, CAREFUL published the results of a study* on clinicians’ experience of handover. The findings were sobering. Errors in handover occur weekly or daily according to 12% of respondents. Nearly 10% had witnessed severe harm because of handover error. Dr Hamblin-Brown and Ms Hamlani are clear that “We work in an industry that is failing to take seriously the dangers of handover. It is arguably the most common, and one of the most important, processes. We harm both staff and patients if we fail to address the dangers of handover.” About CAREFUL CAREFUL is a digital health platform that enables visibility, accountability and collaboration as patients move through different care settings and interact with different care-givers. The platform provides hospitals, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams with a constantly updated, holistic view of every patient’s plan of care to ensure their safe and frictionless movement throughout their health journey. CAREFUL is backed by Artesian, The Pension SuperFund as well as Brinc and was recently welcomed into the Microsoft for Startups programme. The team is made up of experienced clinicians and technologists from every corner of the globe and are united by a shared goal: to ensure the right care is provided at the right time, by the right person, every time. Available on mobile, tablet and desktop, CAREFUL is designed to interoperate with and complement existing Hospital information systems/Electronic Patient Record systems and replace manual, paper-based systems or messaging apps with a future-focused collaboration tool. For more information please visit https://careful.online/ Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://careful.online/

June 28, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Huobi Incubator Kicks Off Web3 Hackathon to Foster Next Generation of Web3 Start-ups

Huobi Incubator

Huobi Incubator, the project incubation arm of Huobi Global, and its affiliated Web3Scholarship platform, today announced the kick-off of the Web3 Hackathon. The hackathon is hosted in conjunction with DoraHacks, a decentralized global developer community and open-source incentive platform, and Cube Network, an emerging Web3 blockchain. Huobi Incubator will distribute 50,000 USDT in grants to the hackathon winners through the DoraHacks platform. The Web3 Hackathon is designed to help grow promising Web3 startup projects. Lasting three months from June 28, 2022 to September 30, 2022, this hackathon welcomes applications from all blockchain projects that have yet to issue tokens. Projects that have deployed or plan to deploy on the Cube Network blockchain will be given priority in the assessment of their hackathon eligibility. Projects will be reviewed and judged every six weeks by a committee of judges including representatives from Polkastarter, the decentralized launchpad; Poolz, a DeFi launchpad; DAO Maker, an incubation platform; and more. There will be two rounds of winners announced during this hackathon, and prizes will be distributed by Huobi Incubator through the DoraHacks platform. What can you get? A total prize pool of 50,000 USDT Priority access to Huobi Incubator’s network of investors Fast-track approval to list on Huobi Global’s cryptocurrency exchange Potential to receive up to 100 million USDT in liquidity investment support Technical and marketing support to launch on the Cube Network blockchain Prize Level Breakdown* First Class Prize(s)：5000 USDT + Huobi Incubator support Second Class Prize(s)：2000 USDT + Huobi Incubator support Third Class Prize(s)：1000 USDT + Huobi Incubator support *A total prize pool of 50,000 USDT will be distributed to winners; the total number of prizes to be given out for each class will be solely determined by the judging committee and the quality of the projects. Timeline Start Date: June 28, 00:00 SGT Demo Day: August 25, 2022 Submission Due Date: September 30, 24:00 SGT Podcast: Once a week from July to September, our podcast will invite participants to discuss their projects. Hackathon participants will have access to developer resources from the likes of DoraHacks, WBA, Gitcoin, one block, Developer Engine, nethermind, Harmony, IRisnet, and Angelhack. There will be two complementary events held throughout the duration of the hackathon: One Demo Day will be held on August 25, 2022 to showcase high quality projects and receive more investor exposure. Weekly podcast interviews with the founder(s) of a project participating in the hackathon will be held by Huobi Incubator from July to September to showcase project stories and use cases. Click here to sign up for the Web3 Hackathon! About Web3Scholarship The Web3Scholarship program was seeded by Huobi Incubator in Jan 2022, and is affiliated with Huobi Global. Its network of partners and mentors include executives from Polkastarter, DAO Maker, Cambridge Blockchain Society, Republic Crypto, Imperial Blockchain, Enjinstarter, DoraHacks, Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance, and more. Web3Scholarship program is dedicated to supporting a multi-chain world, and strengthens its ecosystem through collaborations with Layer1 and Layer2 protocols such as Avalanche, Polygon, Dfinity, Octopus Network, and Tron Network. Since its launch, Web3Scholarship has helped fund over 80 projects and worked with 15 ecosystem partners, such as universities, IDO platforms, data platforms, and developer platforms. About Huobi Incubator Huobi Incubator is a professional, full-cycle project incubator that integrates industry research with investment funds, incubation processes and accelerators. With the mission of accelerating startup project development across all stages and users, Huobi Incubator helps entrepreneurs and startups overcome obstacles, achieve rapid growth, and work toward their respective visions and goals. Contact Details Ker Zheng +86 139 2280 3249 media@global-hgroup.com

June 28, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

OPPO commemorates 100 years of Centre Court as the global partner of Wimbledon for the fourth year

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LONDON, UK - Media OutReach - 28 June 2022 - Continuing the brand’s commitment to inspire its global users，OPPO, the global partner of Wimbledon 2022, reveals it’s celebration for 100 years of Centre Court under the new brand proposition, Inspiration Ahead. The brand is unveiling its latest AR experience utilising OPPO’s CybeReal 2.0 technology and its newest flagship device: OPPO Find X5 Pro. “Inspiration Ahead means showing confidence and poise when we are moving forward. It encourages us to remain resolved and graceful as we brave the storm and break the stagnation. Participating in sporting events is fantastic for OPPO to convey the mutually inspirational spirit and communicate OPPO’s technology innovation experience with our global users” announced William Liu, OPPO's Vice President and President of Global Marketing. OPPO, as the global partner for the fourth consecutive year, looks to empower tennis fans’ experiences with its advanced imaging technology to witness, capture and share the heart-stopping moments on the court. Marking the centenary of Wimbledon’s Centre Court, OPPO has created a new AR experience showcasing the dynamic history of Wimbledon. People can drop into their AR environment a selection of iconic tennis stars from across the decades. Fans will be able to experience the most inspiring moments across time that have cemented Wimbledon as one of the greatest and most-loved tournaments in the world. Exclusively available at Wimbledon 2022, the AR experience is available to try at OPPO’s booth. Underpinning the AR experience is OPPO’s CybeReal 2.0 technology. CybeReal 2.0 can reconstruct large-scale and dynamically complex environments. The technology melds both the physical and virtual world for an array of creative possibilities powered by OPPO’s latest spatial computing and localisation advancements. CybeReal 2.0 can deliver highly accurate positioning and orientation for physical environments while being low on power consumption using devices like OPPO’s flagship device, the Find X5 Pro. The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s advanced imaging system can capture the true-to-life magic of tennis fans’ favourite players. Powered by OPPO’s self-designed MariSilicon X imaging NPU, the Find X5 Pro brings industry-recognised imaging software that empowers the ability to snap the action with brilliant clarity. The smartphone’s 50MP Wide-angle camera also features a first-of-its-kind Five-axis OIS system, which improves with every use to counter handshakes, reduce noise and sharpen scenes – guaranteeing tennis fans perfect clarity and sharp shots. Capturing the striking scenes of Wimbledon in their entirety is made easy with the handset’s 50MP Ultra Wide-angle camera. With Inspiration Ahead, OPPO aims to give its global users access to the technology they need to truly experience and relive their memories like never before, a step-change in imaging technology. To learn more about OPPO’s activities taking place at Wimbledon click here. To learn more about the OPPO Find X5 Pro click here. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details Media Contact press@oppo.com

June 28, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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New Report Details How to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 22% in Global Supply Chain by Adopting a Freight Data Exchange Standard

Coalition for Reimagined Mobility

The Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo), a global initiative created to shape policy and ideas for more equitable and sustainable movement of people and goods around the world, today released a report that details the impact of freight sector data sharing to improve the sustainability and reliability of the global supply chain. The report includes new modeling from the International Transport Forum (ITF), which found that the adoption of an open freight data exchange standard would not only improve operational efficiencies across the supply chain, reducing the unprecedented level of goods stuck at global ports, it will also result in an estimated 22% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 and eliminate 2.5 billion barrels of oil per year. Freight data exchange standards are open or freely available technical specifications that define how to share critical information to seamlessly facilitate global freight logistics. Standardizing the exchange of freight data will support a transition to widespread software-enabled communication forming the backbone of better stakeholder coordination across the global supply chain. Clean Fuel and Electrification Are Not Enough to Decarbonize the Freight Sector “We need a comprehensive plan of action to decarbonize our global freight sector,” said Mary Nichols, co-chair of the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility. “Business as usual is not an option. As we transition to increasingly lower carbon fuels, vessels and vehicles, we must also rapidly deploy technology solutions that will drive operational efficiencies - and critically needed climate benefits - across the global supply chain.” ReMo partnered with the ITF to use its globally renowned freight emissions model to quantify emissions reductions that could be generated by data exchange to share logistical data in near real-time and streamline the supply chain. The impact is significant, including: A reduction of sea freight emissions by 280 million tons of carbon per year and road freight emissions by 360 million tons of carbon per year; Elimination of 2.5 billion barrels of oil per year; and A 6-percent cost savings per ton-kilometer. A Freight Data Exchange Standard Will Increase Freight System Resilience and Sustainability While Reducing Oil Dependence. Digitalization of the freight sector has lagged as market and regulatory failures have created barriers to change. The time for action is now. The Coalition for Reimagined Mobility calls on policymakers to take the following steps immediately: Require the use of freight data exchange standards as a condition for accessing ports. Deploy freight data exchange standards that communicates near real-time operational data. Allocate authority to national governments and ports to require the use of freight data exchange standards. Allocate seed funding to ports and industry stakeholders to deploy data exchange standard pilots and projects. Initiate and fund targeted intermodal exchange and smart steaming programs to realize near-term emissions reduction benefits. “The world’s largest shippers and major supply chain players must work together to forge a new path to decarbonization and resilience by embracing digitalization and a globally accepted freight data exchange standard,” said Michael Hynekamp, COO, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA. “We, alongside members of the Coalition, are committed to reimagining the freight system in collaboration with private and public organizations around the world. Digital transformation is the way towards our sustainable future.” Visit this link to download the full report. For more information about the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, and a detailed list of commissioners, please visit: https://reimaginedmobility.org/about/. About the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility The Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) is a global effort of industry, government and academic leaders shaping more equitable and sustainable policy solutions that leverage technology to improve the movement of people and goods. As an initiative of SAFE, the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility conducts research and advocacy to advance economically sustainable policies and platforms that prioritize people and the planet. For more information visit, reimaginedmobility.org. About the International Transport Forum The International Transport Forum is an intergovernmental organisation with 64 member countries. It acts as a think tank for transport policy and organises the Annual Summit of transport ministers. ITF is the only global body that covers all transport modes. The ITF is administratively integrated with the OECD yet politically autonomous. Visit www.itf-oecd.org. Contact Details Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) Ashley Simmons +1 202-341-9508 asimmons@reimaginedmobility.org International Transport Forum (ITF) Michael Kloth +33 6 15 95 03 27 Michael.KLOTH@itf-oecd.org Racepoint Global Paul Rechichi +1 617-624-3221 CoalitionReMo@racepointglobal.com Company Website https://reimaginedmobility.org/

June 28, 2022 04:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Robotics Team Earns Top Awards at National NASA Competition

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Competing against dozens of renowned four-year universities, the College of DuPage Robotics Team, an offshoot of the College’s Engineering and Technology Club, earned two top awards at NASA's Robotic Mining Competition, Lunabotics, held earlier this month at the Kennedy Space Center. The team placed third in Caterpillar Autonomy, which came with a $750 award from the Caterpillar Corporation, and earned Special Recognition in Systems Engineering. Both awards are impressive feats demonstrating a high level of difficulty, said COD Physics Professor and Robotics Team Faculty Advisor Tom Carter. “To place in the top three at the same level as a robotics powerhouse like the University of Alabama is truly impressive. It is all the more remarkable when you consider that this year both the team and the robot were built brand new from the ground up,” he said. The competition involved designing and building a robot to dig through a simulated lunar surface to deposit as much gravel simulant as possible in two 15-minute runs. In order to qualify, teams were required to deposit at least a kilogram of the gravel in the depiction sieve. “The fact that COD’s robot could get to the other side of the pit and back was a pretty big accomplishment,” Carter said. “I’d guess about half to two thirds of the robots either fell into a hole or dug themselves into a hole.” Robotics Team Captain Gabe Wozniak said he is proud of the effort his team put into the robot’s entire system and the success they achieved in their first year in the national competition. “Because of HVACR Professor Bob Clark’s advice, the difference we pushed for this year was getting more team members involved in actively contributing to the robot’s development,” said Wozniak. “All team members went above and beyond to ensure our success in the competition, and that is not an exaggeration. I am privileged to have been able to lead such a fine group.” In addition to Wozniak, this year’s Robotics team includes Abdullah Ali, Brenda Amador, Josef Brania, Oliver Burrus, Stavros Dellis, Zachary Egert, Anjanette Francisco, John Greager, Maxwell Harris, Faiza Khan, Nayal Merchant, Soka Suliman, Jaden Tran, Nick Vasquez, Elijah Wilkinson and Giovanni Zavalza. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 team members were able to attend the competition: Brania, Burrus, Dellis, Egert, Greager, Harris, Merchant, Wilkinson, Wozniak and Zavalza. Overseeing the build of this year’s robot was COD Machining Advisor Bill Toldness. “COD provided a state-of-the-art manufacturing lab, but it was all student-led,” he said. “The enthusiasm and tenacity amongst the students were the key. The only thing that interrupted them in their build was their final exams.” Contact Details Jennifer Duda +1 773-490-4077 dudajen@cod.edu

June 27, 2022 04:00 PM Central Daylight Time

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COMCAST NAMES RACHEL DRAKE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN WASHINGTON STATE

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Comcast today announced Rachel Drake as the new Vice President of Human Resources in Washington. She will lead Comcast Washington's Human Resources team and operations in this role, including business partners, environmental health and safety, employee engagement, and internal communications. Drake replaces Betsy Kippenhan, who was named division vice president of Comcast Talent and Acquisition earlier this year. "On behalf of the Washington Region, I am thrilled to welcome Rachel to our team," said Rodrigo Lopez, regional senior vice president of Comcast Washington. "She has unmatched expertise in human resources. I look forward to working together to sustain an environment where all of our teammates feel connected to the business, each other, our customers, and communities no matter the circumstance." A human resources and labor relations executive with more than 20 years of experience, Drake most recently served as vice president of Human Resources for Seattle-based Weyerhaeuser. She led the Wood Products Human Resources organization, managing a team of approximately 38 human resources professionals across the United States and Canada. A lawyer by trade, Drake began her career practicing law at Miller Nash LLP as an associate in employee law and labor relations before joining Weyerhaeuser in 2006 as senior employment legal counsel. "I'm happy to be joining Comcast and look forward to supporting Washington Region employees as they grow with the company in an environment of shared success," said Drake. "Together, we will continue to build an inclusive, supportive and innovative culture every day, year-round." Rachel earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University and her Juris Doctor's law degree from Seattle University School of Law. Comcast is deeply committed to Washington, where our thousands of employees serve more than 1.7 million residential and business customers throughout our state footprint. Comcast is Washington's leading media and technology provider that connects people and businesses to resources and moments that matter. For more information, please visit https://washington.comcast.com/. ABOUT COMCAST CORPORATION Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast Nick McDonald andy_colley@comcast.com Company Website https://washington.comcast.com/

June 27, 2022 07:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Bluepeak Partners with ClearComp for Sales Compensation Automation and Data Integration

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Bluepeak, an innovative internet provider, has selected ClearComp as their provider of choice to provide tools to manage the ecosystems of sales compensation and incentives. Caring for a growing sales organization and expanding operational capacity is crucial for Bluepeak. The recently rebranded Internet Service Provider (ISP) provides fast, reliable, affordable internet to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in South Dakota, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. In addition, they’re rapidly expanding, with plans to add more than 20 markets by the end of the year. “At Bluepeak, we are relentlessly for our customers,” said Jeff Seidenfaden, Chief Commercial and Customer Experience Officer at Bluepeak. “Our laser focus on customer experience wouldn’t be possible without tools like what ClearComp has provided to help us streamline processes and limit distractions.” The ClearComp platform provides teams with the visibility, motivation, and tools they need to improve productivity while ensuring consistent operations. The solution also provides solutions for change management, auditing, and reporting to improve conformity to business strategies and policies. “Before ClearComp, our sales leaders had a serious backlog of sales results and data to get through,” said MacKenzie Roebuck-Walsh, Vice President of Sales with Bluepeak. “Now, we have a seamless, streamlined process for sales compensation which frees up time for other priorities.” “We are delighted to be a part of the Bluepeak software portfolio,” said Brett Bergendahl, Exec. Director of Business Development at ClearComp. “The ClearComp platform will enable support teams by providing them with the tools and visibility they need to ensure consistent execution and uphold the integrity of their business. As Bluepeak expands their services and markets, our intention is to ensure their sales teams and operational bandwidth remains focused on those who matter most, their customers.” Find out more about ClearComp’s Sales Compensation Automation Solution on their website. About ClearComp For over 30 years ClearComp has earned its reputation as a leader in the Sales Compensation Automation and Data Integration business, helping customers build more productive sales forces, more efficient operations, and providing a first-class user experience. Our mission is simple. We want to make the work day easier for sales teams and operations groups, by providing tools and solutions that maximize profits. About Bluepeak Bluepeak is building a faster, more reliable internet without the things that get in the way of great service - like red tape, hidden fees, and slow response times. Offering up to 5 gigabits of speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits and beyond for businesses, Bluepeak is a whole new ballgame - from internet to TV, to connecting every device in a home, to powering a business, Bluepeak not only provides the best fiber connections in the communities it serves, but also meets the growing needs for how its customers live. Contact Details Bluepeak Jesse Granger +1 720-703-4315 mediaqueries@mybluepeak.com ClearComp Brett Bergendahl +1 949-484-0659 brett.bergendahl@clearcomp.com Company Website https://www.mybluepeak.com

June 27, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Volatus Aerospace Corp. Announces Grant of Stock Options

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp., (“Volatus” or the “Company”) today announces that it has granted an aggregate of 1,440,000 incentive stock options to a total of nineteen management personnel of the Company. Each stock option entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company for an exercise price of $0.36 at any time until June 27, 2027. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the stock options shall vest on the first anniversary of the date of grant and in equal quarterly installments over the following three years such that the entire options shall have vested and become exercisable on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant. The granting of these options is subject to the terms of the Company’s stock option plan and its standard form of the stock option agreement, in addition to any required approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, and Latin America. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Rob Walker +1 514-447-7986 rob.walker@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

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