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New Backup and Recovery Version from Bacula Raises the Bar for Security and Ransomware Protection

Bacula Systems

Accelerating its leadership in high performance backup and recovery for large enterprises and managed services providers, Bacula Systems today announced Bacula Enterprise 16 to affirm its leadership in highly secure backup and recovery, and further broaden its unusually wide compatibility with diverse technologies. This aids IT Directors with large or complicated IT environments seeking protection using a single backup and high speed recovery platform. Some of its new Cloud and storage and VM technologies are: Comprehensive protection for Microsoft365 Comprehensive protection for Google Workspace Azure VM Module Nutanix AHV module S3 Objects backup and recovery Enhanced Global Deduplication Endpoint engine Azure, Google Storage and S3 tiers support S3 storage tier control Some of the new security technologies in Bacula Enterprise 16.0 are: Storage Daemon Encryption SIEM Integration Security module dedicated to Windows Automatic malware protection (backup, restore, verify) Improved & enriched security metrics SNMP Monitoring integration module NFS Immutability support (Netapp SnapLock) Andrue Netcher, BIT Engineering Manager at Warner Bros Discovery, said " Bacula gives us the higher security backup and robustness we need for a live media broadcast environment. As a rule, the other backup systems we looked at were too complex. They had too much of what we didn’t need, and not enough of what we did need. This problem became worse when we looked at their pricing model”. “ We see most companies looking to make significant improvements to their backup security while driving costs down, and we expect this need to increase into 2023. Bacula is well positioned to lead in this important and urgent change, using its Linux-based technology to push security levels to an altogether higher level in the industry ” said Frank Barker, CEO of Bacula Systems. “ Bacula’s high security architecture combines with its non-capacity-based licensing to scale to many thousands of users at a cost far below that of our competitors. Users benefit from its cloud-agnostic technology, its advanced protection against ransomware, its point in time recovery, and its compatibility with a vast range of different storage media. It provides native modules to back up more server virtualization products than any other backup vendor. When combined with Bacula’s advantageous licensing model, significant savings and performance increases are being seen by our military, government, ISV, and HPC customers ” said Jorge Gea, CTO, Bacula Systems. Bacula Enterprise is a highly scalable backup and recovery solution that integrates with an especially wide range of virtual machines, databases, clouds and containers. Users benefit from the expanded range of applications Bacula protects natively within the Cloud, such as Azure Virtual Machines (image-level backup based on snapshots), Kubernetes clusters, and S3 data from any provider, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace environments. Bacula’s new Cloud backup storage repository features complement its four-cloud connectivity (Oracle, Google, Azure and Amazon S3), with its new S3 tier control for defining in Bacula what cloud tier to use for each backup. Bacula is also now compatible with S3 Object Lock. Bacula Systems customers include NASA, Navisite, Texas A&M University, Sky PLC, Locaweb and many more. About Bacula Systems: Bacula Enterprise Edition is a highly scalable backup and recovery software for large organizations, data centers and MSPs. www.baculasystems.com Contact Details Rob Morrison rob.morrison@baculasystems.com +41 21 641 60 80 rob.morrison@baculasystems.com Company Website https://www.baculasystems.com/

November 29, 2022 07:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

6WIND and IP-Tribe announce Strategic Partnership in APAC

6WIND

6WIND, a leading green-tech high-performance virtualized & cloud-native networking software company today announced their partnership with IP-Tribe to help expand its outreach in the South East Asia region. 6WIND is pleased to announce its partnership with IP-Tribe to establish itself in the South East Asia region. Founded in 2009 in Singapore, IP-Tribe is a leading regional System Integrator that delivers world-class solutions for Network Service Providers business in the ever-evolving digital world, proven and trusted in leading Consortium in Tier-1 complex network integration for full turn-key projects and post implementation support. "The industry is highly competitive with Service Providers demanding new innovative services. IP-Tribe is proud and excited to partner with 6WIND to bring advance solutions to support our customers in their network transformation drive“ commented Ang Aik Hong, CEO, IP-Tribe. 6WIND delivers high-performance and secure Virtual Service Router (VSR) Software Solutions, which are deployed bare-metal, virtualized, or containerized on COTS servers in private and public clouds. The 6WIND VSR Software Solutions help reduce the carbon footprint by lowering the energy consumption by more than 50%. This is done cost-effectively without sacrificing performance by drastically reducing the hardware servers required by the networks to deliver their services. The 6WIND VSR Product Suite; vPE, vCSR, vSecGW, vCGNAT, vBR & vCPE, have proven their energy saving capabilities and their impact on reducing the carbon footprint. These solutions deliver high performance, security, scalability, flexibility, openness and agility, to global CSPs, MNOs, Cloud Providers, Data Centers and Enterprises. These are deployed PNF, VNF, CNF, or cloud-native on COTS servers in private and public clouds. “We are very excited to partner up with IP-Tribe to expand our footprint in South East Asia, which is our joint focus area right now. Service Providers in this region are very keen to accelerate their network virtualization and cloud-native journey to meet their efficiency and sustainability goals!”, said Julien Dahan, CEO, 6WIND 6WIND is a Green Tech Virtualized & Cloud-Native networking software company and the worldwide leader for Virtual Service Router software solutions. 6WIND software is deployed globally by CSPs, MNOs, Cloud Providers, Data Centers & Enterprises, allowing them to replace expensive hardware & build their new 5G networks with virtualized networking software solutions for routing and security use cases. 6WIND has a global presence with Headquarters based in Paris - France, Santa Clara, CA - USA, and Singapore. Social follow - LinkedIn & Twitter www.6wind.com Contact Details 6WIND Neelam Bahal, VP Global Marketing +44 7805 090701 neelam.bahal@6wind.com Company Website https://www.6wind.com

November 29, 2022 04:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

VectorBuilder Won First Prize in Major Innovation Competition

VectorBuilder Inc.

VectorBuilder Inc. – a global leader in gene delivery technologies – announced that its R&D and manufacturing center in Guangzhou won championship in the 7 th “Chuangke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Competition” held in Hangzhou, China. This influential and highly competitive contest is one of the largest in China, covering growth-stage enterprises across all high-tech industries including green energy, new materials, artificial intelligence, information technology, smart manufacturing, biotechnology, etc. This year, over 37,000 high-tech companies competed, more than any other year. The judges awarded VectorBuilder the highest score for its “transformative innovations in gene delivery technologies that drove its rapid ascension as an industry leader.” VectorBuilder provides gene delivery solutions for both basic research and clinical needs including CGT. It offers a full spectrum of CRO, CDMO, and IP out-licensing services. A highlight of VectorBuilder is its innovative e-commerce platform that enables researchers to easily design and order custom vectors online. This platform is quickly gaining popularity among researchers and has propelled VectorBuilder to expand rapidly into a wide range of gene delivery services. Thus far, VectorBuilder has provided CRO and CDMO services to thousands of academic institutions and biotech/pharma companies in over 80 countries. “It is a great honor to win the top place in this big competition,” Dr. Bruce Lahn, VectorBuilder’s chief scientist, commented, “We will continue to drive ourselves to develop innovative me-best and me-only products in the gene delivery space to empower life sciences research and genetic medicine around the world.” Dr. Kristofer Mussar, VectorBuilder’s COO, added “The culture at VectorBuilder is to inspire every team member to think creatively and outside the box to develop optimal solutions for our customers. Being recognized as the most inventive, not only in our sector, but amongst all emergent technologies is truly remarkable, though perhaps not entirely unexpected.” About VectorBuilder Inc. VectorBuilder is a global leader in gene delivery technologies. As a trusted partner in thousands of labs and biotech/pharma companies around the world, VectorBuilder is the one-stop shop for the design, development and optimization of gene delivery solutions from basic research to clinical applications. Its award-winning Vector Design Studio is a transformative innovation that allows researchers to easily design and order custom vectors online, freeing them from the tedious work of cloning and packaging vectors in the lab. The global company boasts high-throughput vector production capacity, vast vector and component inventories, one-on-one CRO solutions including advanced AAV capsid engineering capabilities, and state-of-the-art GMP facilities. Its CGT products have won IND approvals from regulatory authorities including the FDA. With leading R&D and CDMO manufacturing capacity, the VectorBuilder team strives to provide the most effective gene delivery tools and solutions for life sciences research and genetic medicine. Contact Details VectorBuilder Inc. VectorBuilder PR +1 800-517-2189 outreach@vectorbuilder.com

November 29, 2022 03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

VectorBuilder Won First Prize in Major Innovation Competition

VectorBuilder Inc.

VectorBuilder Inc. – a global leader in gene delivery technologies – announced that its R&D and manufacturing center in Guangzhou won championship in the 7 th “Chuangke Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Competition” held in Hangzhou, China. This influential and highly competitive contest is one of the largest in China, covering growth-stage enterprises across all high-tech industries including green energy, new materials, artificial intelligence, information technology, smart manufacturing, biotechnology, etc. This year, over 37,000 high-tech companies competed, more than any other year. The judges awarded VectorBuilder the highest score for its “transformative innovations in gene delivery technologies that drove its rapid ascension as an industry leader.” VectorBuilder provides gene delivery solutions for both basic research and clinical needs including CGT. It offers a full spectrum of CRO, CDMO, and IP out-licensing services. A highlight of VectorBuilder is its innovative e-commerce platform that enables researchers to easily design and order custom vectors online. This platform is quickly gaining popularity among researchers and has propelled VectorBuilder to expand rapidly into a wide range of gene delivery services. Thus far, VectorBuilder has provided CRO and CDMO services to thousands of academic institutions and biotech/pharma companies in over 80 countries. “It is a great honor to win the top place in this big competition,” Dr. Bruce Lahn, VectorBuilder’s chief scientist, commented, “We will continue to drive ourselves to develop innovative me-best and me-only products in the gene delivery space to empower life sciences research and genetic medicine around the world.” Dr. Kristofer Mussar, VectorBuilder’s COO, added “The culture at VectorBuilder is to inspire every team member to think creatively and outside the box to develop optimal solutions for our customers. Being recognized as the most inventive, not only in our sector, but amongst all emergent technologies is truly remarkable, though perhaps not entirely unexpected.” About VectorBuilder Inc. VectorBuilder is a global leader in gene delivery technologies. As a trusted partner in thousands of labs and biotech/pharma companies around the world, VectorBuilder is the one-stop shop for the design, development and optimization of gene delivery solutions from basic research to clinical applications. Its award-winning Vector Design Studio is a transformative innovation that allows researchers to easily design and order custom vectors online, freeing them from the tedious work of cloning and packaging vectors in the lab. The global company boasts high-throughput vector production capacity, vast vector and component inventories, one-on-one CRO solutions including advanced AAV capsid engineering capabilities, and state-of-the-art GMP facilities. Its CGT products have won IND approvals from regulatory authorities including the FDA. With leading R&D and CDMO manufacturing capacity, the VectorBuilder team strives to provide the most effective gene delivery tools and solutions for life sciences research and genetic medicine. Contact Details VectorBuilder Inc. VectorBuilder PR +1 800-517-2189 outreach@vectorbuilder.com

November 28, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Alarmed By Frequent Car Smells? AutoTechIQ Can Help You With That

AutoTech IQ

Bad smells are an age-old problem that affects cars to this day, regardless of how modern they are. Although bad car smells are evident, they can be tricky to track down.. So, we’ll share tips to help you detect the bad smell’s root cause in your car and assist you in getting rid of it. Can I eliminate the smell myself? AutoTechIQ suggests that any odd odor coming from the car needs a professional inspection. An analysis of millions of work orders across North America reveals that the problem is commonly more critical than it appears. Taking your car for a Vehicle Health Inspection is highly recommended; this professional procedure shows a snapshot of your vehicle’s health status, pointing to any damage and smell sources. Visit AutoTechIQ.com and use the shop selector to find the best-suited shop in your area. Shops have three certification levels that you can choose from: Certified, Recommended, and Good Standing. You can find easy-to-digest educational content about car smells and how to fix them on AutoTechIQ.com. And don’t worry, you won’t have to read technical lingo and jargon; we make it friendly. What are the most common car smells? We list common problematic car smells below. If you're experiencing any of those, visit AutoTechIQ.com and find the article that matches your experience. Then, send it to your trusted auto repair shop for reference. My Car Smells Like Burning Oil My Car Smells Like Burning Plastic My Car Smells Like Burning Rubber My Car Smells Like Rotten Eggs What other symptoms should I look for? A distinct smell is often the most dominant symptom, but it might not be the only one. For example, a failed serpentine belt pulley makes a burnt rubber odor and can make a noticeable noise. Reoccurring problems are especially concerning, and it is important to describe the context of these issues to your trusted auto repair shop. Knowing the problem's characteristics helps the professional eliminate up to 90% of the potential root causes, saving you a lot of money for unnecessary diagnostics or repair. What should be my budget when taking my car to an auto repair shop? Traditionally, most car owners follow the service interval recommendation provided by their trusted auto repair shop or just go to the shop when problems arise. Most of the time, the latter is the most expensive way of taking care of your vehicle since it adds to each visit’s cost. Using a preventive maintenance plan from your trusted auto repair shop opens opportunities to discuss future expenses or deferred services. You can start budgeting for future expenses and still save money because preventive maintenance is significantly more cost-effective than paying the repair cost when problems occur. Condition-based inspections take the preventive maintenance concept even further. Your auto repair shop conducts a vehicle inspection every time you drop off your vehicle. The results are compared to previous inspection diagnostics to determine wear and tear patterns. Based on those patterns, the shop discusses the best course of action with you. Why is it important to ask for a Digital Auto Checkup? Many auto repair shops listen to your concern and immediately provide a solution. But, in comparison, when you go to any doctor for a symptom checkup, does the doctor immediately diagnose you? Typically, they don’t do that unless you are in the emergency room. Instead, the doctor will order a vital signs check, blood draw, and other testing procedures. The same goes for your vehicle during car service. First, you establish baseline health before addressing the main symptom. The vehicle’s bill of health is called “Digital Auto Checkup” or “ Digital Vehicle Health Inspection.” What do I get from AutoTechIQ as a car owner?? The majority of car owners dread the appointment at an auto repair shop. To counter that, the shops in AutoTechIQ ’s network put education and professional service as top priorities. Additionally, the shops you’ll find in our business directories meet these criteria: The business has at least 100 Google reviews with an average score higher than 4.5 out of 5. A digital vehicle health inspection is consistently relied upon to examine the health of your vehicle and covers at least 35 topics. The documentation of mint and problem conditions uses well-documented images and videos to give you complete transparency. Contact Details AutoTech IQ +1 866-678-8505 support@AutoTechIQ.com Company Website https://www.autotechiq.com/

November 28, 2022 03:26 PM Eastern Standard Time

2022 Airbnb Winter Release: Introducing an All-New Easy Way to Airbnb Your Home Ahead of the Holidays

YourUpdateTV

Have you ever thought of earning extra income by sharing your own home while you are away visiting loved ones during the holidays. Well one way to do that is through listing your space on Airbnb – which is now easier than ever. In May, Airbnb introduced Airbnb Categories so that millions of people could discover homes they never knew existed. Now, Airbnb is introducing Airbnb Setup to make it easy for millions of people to Airbnb their home. The platform is also providing even more AirCover for Hosts and adding more Airbnb Categories. Recently, Airbnb Superhost, Katie Kay Mead conducted a satellite media tour to talk about how hosting has helped her earn extra income while supporting her community, and the 2022 Airbnb Winter Release. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/GmPl6ToSzkg ● Introducing Airbnb Setup - The all-new, super easy way to Airbnb your home, with free one-to-one guidance from a Superhost. ● Even more AirCover for Hosts - Now featuring even more top-to-bottom protection, with guest identity verification, reservation screening, and $3M damage protection, including coverage for cars, boats, art and valuables. ● New Airbnb Categories - Introducing six new categories of homes, as well as improving the way Airbnb Categories are displayed. For those looking to Airbnb their home, now is the perfect time to start hosting. Airbnb reports that new homes book almost immediately. In Q3 2022, 50 percent of new Hosts received a booking within three days of activation – and inIn countries with high levels of inflation, Airbnb has also seen strong growth in new Hosts – earning extra income at a time when it’s never been more important. Introducing Airbnb Setup Over the past year, nearly 30 million people have visited Airbnb to learn about hosting. Now, Airbnb is making it even easier and safer for millions of people to get started. Introducing Airbnb Setup, the all-new, super easy way to Airbnb your home. Airbnb Setup includes: ● One-to-one guidance from a Superhost - When you begin Airbnb Setup, they’ll match you with a Superhost for free one-to-one guidance from your first question through your first guest. You can chat with your Superhost over audio, video, or messaging. More than 1,600 Superhosts are available in over 80 countries dedicated to helping new Hosts get started. ● An experienced guest for your first booking - For your first booking, you can choose to welcome an experienced guest who has at least three stays and a good track record on Airbnb. ● Specialized support from Airbnb - As a new Host, you get one-tap access to a specially trained team of Community Support agents. They can help with everything from account issues to getting paid and are available via phone, messaging, or email in over 42 languages. Even more AirCover for Hosts Last November, Airbnb introduced AirCover to provide unmatched, top-to-bottom protection for every Host on Airbnb. Today, they’re making major upgrades to AirCover for Hosts: ● Guest identity verification – Expansion of identity verification to all booking guests traveling to the top 35 countries on Airbnb—representing 95 percent of all reservations. ● Reservation screening technology – The launching of an Airbnb proprietary reservation screening technology in the US and Canada, which helps reduce the chance of disruptive parties. ● $3M damage protection - Tripling damage protection from $1 million to $3 million – covering both your home and its contents. ● Auto & boat protection – Airbnb now provides damage protection for cars, boats, and other watercraft that you park or store at your property. ● Art & valuables protection - Your fine art, jewelry, and collectibles will now be repaired or replaced at its appraised value. ● Easier to file a claim - You can now file a claim for damage protection in a few simple steps and easily track its progress from submission through payout. Upgrades to Airbnb Categories In May, Airbnb introduced a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories. Today, they’re introducing six new categories: ● Top of the world - Homes located around 10,000 feet above sea level, often with stunning views. ● Adapted - Wheelchair-accessible homes verified to include step-free paths into the home, bedroom and bathroom. ● Play - Homes with basketball courts, game rooms, trampolines, water slides and more. ● Trending - Highly-rated homes that received more listing views compared to the previous week. ● New - Homes added to Airbnb within the past 10 weeks. ● Hanoks - Traditional Korean homes constructed of natural materials. Airbnb is also improving what Categories are displayed. For example, when you launch the app, you'll see the Vineyards category if you recently searched for homes in Napa. In addition, you'll see more details when viewing categories in search results. For example, homes with amazing views will list the type of view, and homes near national parks will show the distance to the park entrance. To find out more about the Airbnb 2022 Winter Release, visit Airbnb. About Katie Katie is an Airbnb Superhost, and Airbnb Ambassador & Community Leader based in Southern California. In early 2014, Katie and her husband bought their first home in Palm Springs – one of their favorite spots in California – and began their hosting journey. Nine years later, Katie (and her growing family) have hosted over 5,000 guests. Katie also co-hosts for many local-area hosts, and considers supporting other Hosts one of her greatest joys – helping people create warm and welcoming spaces to share with future guests from around the world. About Airbnb Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer one-of-a-kind stays and unique Experiences that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 28, 2022 01:13 PM Eastern Standard Time

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2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Picking the Perfect Gift for Tech Lovers

YourUpdateTV

According to the Consumer Technology Association, more than 60% of Americans – about 191 million people – plan to give someone a tech-present this year. But finding the right tech gifts – and staying within your budget – can be a challenge. Recently, Tech and Lifestyle Expert Stephanie Humphrey participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the hottest tech gifts this holiday season. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/XW8HKAWu0Wk Home Office Must-Haves With more Americans working from home than ever before, there has been increased demand for productivity tools and technologies that can help make us more efficient. So, whether you’re shopping for someone working remotely full-time, or someone on a hybrid schedule, it’s important to look for devices and gadgets that can help them stay organized. Stephanie really likes the smart and ultra-compact ScanSnap iX1300 Scanner, which helps users digitize, organize and share documents with the press of a button. With its compact size, the scanner fits on any size desk or remote office space and it’s WiFi enabled to help you stay organized wherever you need it. It’s a great resource for managing work or tax documents, and also comes in handy as way to digitize kids’ artwork when they bring their latest masterpieces home from school. Managing Your Holiday Budget Budgeting and finding the best tech gifts for your friends and family can be challenging – but by planning ahead and knowing what payment options are available to you, you can avoid the unnecessary stress of holiday shopping. To help give yourself more flexibility, turn to PayPal Pay Later, which lets you spread out payments over time to better suit your budget. PayPal Pay Later provides options to break purchases into four payments every two weeks or monthly payments for larger purchases, so you can select the option that works best for your budget and enjoy the holiday season. Experience Over Things Over the last few years, it seems more and more people are leaning toward gifts that provide a meaningful and memorable experience. Whether you’re are buying tickets to a show, booking a vacation, or picking up a gift card to someone’s favorite restaurant, these types of gifts truly keep on giving. And here’s one you probably didn’t think of – Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone is a unique and meaningful gift for anyone who wants to learn a language, connect with loved ones on a deeper level, or learn some helpful phrases before their next international trip. Rosetta Stone teaches you through bite-sized lessons that feature interactive activities and real-life scenarios to get you ready for conversation with real people. It’s available on Apple and Android devices, so you can learn anytime, anywhere. Gadgets for Kids When it comes to gadgets for kids, it’s a good idea to always looking for something that will stimulate brains and develop healthy habits. Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the perfect option for kids and is purpose-built for reading, which means there are no distractions from other apps, games, or videos. When a child sits down with their Kindle, they read on average more than an hour a day and with a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, kids can gain access to thousands of books at their fingertips, from timeless classics to the most recent popular titles. Give the gift of reading and help establish healthy reading habits no matter where you are this holiday season. For more information, follow Stephanie on Instagram or Twitter at @techlifesteph About Stephanie Humphrey Technology and Lifestyle Expert Stephanie Humphrey is a former engineer who merges her passion for lifestyle media with in-depth tech expertise to show everyday people how empowering, enriching and fun technology can be. Stephanie is currently a technology contributor for ABC News where she works as part of the nationally-syndicated Strahan Sara & Keke team.Her expertise is built upon more than a decade as a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 28, 2022 12:54 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Comcast Business Announces Expanded Services Offering at H5 Data Centers’ Albuquerque Data Center

Comcast New Mexico

H5 Data Centers and Comcast Business today announced the expansion of their national collaboration at 505 Marquette, a 225,000 square-foot carrier hotel, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Comcast Business now offers a redundant, 100G capable point-of-presence (PoP) at the carrier hotel in support of H5 Data Centers’ customers and tenants. This latest collaboration in Albuquerque builds upon the parties’ broader national relationship in markets such as Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Nashville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Seattle. Companies in Albuquerque can benefit from a suite of network solutions offered by Comcast Business, including Metro Ethernet Forum-compliant data connectivity offerings such as Ethernet Network Service (ENS), Ethernet Private Line (EPL), Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) and Ethernet Dedicated Internet (EDI). In addition, Comcast Business can provide advanced offerings such as direct cloud on-ramp services, DDoS mitigation and ActiveCore™ based software-defined networking offerings like SD-WAN with Unified Threat Management (UTM) services enabled. "505 Marquette has long served as one of Albuquerque’s most interconnected access points," said Josh Simms, founder and CEO of H5 Data Centers. “Comcast Business manages one of the most important networks in New Mexico and can greatly contribute to the communications service ecosystem at 505 Marquette." “As business demand for cloud and data storage solutions continues to rise, it is critical for network solution providers to pursue partnerships with data centers, both to bolster network redundancy and support, as well as to help ensure that assets critical to a business’ operations are appropriately managed,” said Robert Thompson, vice president of Comcast Business in the Mountain West. “We believe that our deepened collaboration with H5 Data Centers will further enable companies to focus on and optimize the security, performance and availability of their network operations across several markets.” About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social. About H5 Data Centers H5 Data Centers is one of the leading data center operators in the United States with over 3 million square feet of data center space under management. The company designs and engineers flexible and scalable data center solutions to address the core infrastructure and edge requirements of its customers. H5 Data Centers operates 22 data centers in 20 markets. For more information, visit www.h5datacenters.com. Contact Details Finn Partners Chloe Huard +1 313-209-4957 chloe.huard@finnpartners.com Company Website https://business.comcast.com/

November 28, 2022 09:00 AM Mountain Standard Time

ChainUp’s Subsidiary Bedrock Trust Launches Decentralized Data Storage Fund

ChainUp

ChainUp Group, a global blockchain technology solutions provider, announced the launch of the IPFS Infrastructure Flagship Fund I (the Fund) by its subsidiary Bedrock Trust Pte Ltd (“Bedrock Trust”), a Singapore-based and licensed asset and wealth management firm. Bedrock Trust will be the manager of the Fund, which enables accredited investors to participate in the Interplanetary File System (“IPFS”), a protocol for decentralized storage, and its complementary protocol, Filecoin. The Fund’s investment team identifies optimal Filecoin trading opportunities to enhance return while managing downside risk. Investors in the Fund will gain access to investment opportunities in Filecoin via Bedrock Trust, a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Fund provides an opportunity for investors to diversify their crypto portfolios, as well as to take advantage of the high growth potential within the Filecoin ecosystem, all while leveraging the leading expertise and considerable capabilities of both ChainUp Group and Bedrock Trust. As a partner of Protocol Labs, ChainUp Group’s distributed storage subsidiary Origin Storage provides solutions that meet a wide range of development needs from the installation of distributed storage equipment to staking, scaling, and deployment of nodes. Ms. Choo Shu Hui, Founder & CEO of Bedrock Trust said, “For this IPFS Fund, we’re leveraging our team’s industry-leading know-how in navigating market conditions, as well as ChainUp’s expertise in Filecoin mining, to offer exciting opportunities for investors and solid ecosystem support.” Mr. Sailor Zhong, Founder & CEO of ChainUp Group said, “Filecoin is the infrastructure of Web3 storage and one of the projects with the best development in decentralized storage. We are optimistic about the development of Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) after it is launched.” About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, liquidity solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. Contact Details ChainUp Group Xuezhen Yeo pressrelease@chainup.com

November 28, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time