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Efficient Frontier adds strategic crypto-heavyweights to its backers with a new eight-figure round

Efficient Frontier

Efficient Frontier, an algorithmic trading and market making company, announces today that leading crypto-players, including the blockchain gaming powerhouse Animoca Brands, Kyber Ventures, ICON Foundation, the leading ZK proof blockchain firm Starkware, INX, Hillrise Ventures, BitMart and Cadenza Ventures, have joined Alameda Research in an eight-figure funding round. Efficient Frontier, founded in 2018 and led by Roei Levav, Alon Elmaliah and Gal Ginio, has helped over 120 projects and exchanges build healthy markets while developing one of the crypto-industry’s most advanced algorithmic trading systems.With hundreds of thousands of transactions and hundreds of millions of dollars traded every day through its systems, EF aims to build the world’s most powerful autonomous trading system for digital assets. Efficient Frontier’s volumes and revenues have seen a sharp increase since the beginning of the year. The company will use the new capital announced today to continue to grow revenues and advance its sophisticated CeFi and DeFi trading activities. “This is a great time to add new partners to our journey,” said Roei Levav, Efficient Frontier’s CEO. “Our partners have an amazing network that opens almost every door in the crypto-world. We believe those who work fast enough gain the knowledge and the technical ability to secure a significant market share. We felt it was the right moment to ask meaningful partners to take part in our journey, believing in our shared path and ability to make the world of crypto more liquid, and thus more connected”. “Efficient Frontier has built one of the smartest and brightest teams in the industry when it comes to trading crypto and HFT technology. We are excited to move forward with them in their journey and look forward to seeing their continued growth,” said Brian Lee from Alameda Research. Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, said: “Liquidity is pivotal for digital assets markets. We have experienced the value of Efficient Frontier’s technology and team first-hand and we look forward to growing our activities together.” ICON’s Founder, Min Kim added: “We are very excited by what is being built at EF. We are confident that this team will continue to lead the way for digital asset trading in both CeFi and DeFi markets for ICON and many top blockchain projects.” “Adoption and engagement within the decentralized finance landscape have seen significant growth in recent years. Efficient Frontier is at the forefront of understanding how these markets operate,” said Max Shapiro from Cadenza Ventures. "Efficient Frontier has coupled a passionate and experienced team with the technical foundation needed to compete in every digital asset market. We look forward to supporting their future growth and are excited to join the team on this journey," said Daniel Dal Bello from Hillrise Ventures. About Efficient Frontier Efficient Frontier has been building powerful autonomous trading technology in crypto markets since 2018. EF’s algorithms optimize hundreds of millions of dollars and more than one hundred fifty thousand transactions in daily trading turnover across numerous digital assets and exchanges 24/7/365. With several decades of combined technology, algorithmic trading and research experience, EF helps partners build healthier, liquid markets and deliver higher value for traders and investors. The current funding round will be used to expand the research and development teams to improve the backbone of the company’s systems and support new developments in the field. For more information please see https://www.efrontier.io Contact Details Nir Hirshman +972 50-620-5384 Nir@nirshman.com Company Website https://www.efrontier.io

December 21, 2021 12:40 PM Eastern Standard Time

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The Customer Experience Market in 2022 Will Continue to Be Heavily Influenced by Labor Issues, Supply Chain Disruptions, and Health and Safety Concerns, According to Dash Research

Dash Network

As 2021 draws to a close, it is clear that the events and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to significantly impact the customer experience (CX) market, according to a new webinar and companion white paper produced by Dash Research. While some of the most drastic aspects of CX changes due to the pandemic were temporary measures, other practices demonstrated significant value to both the customer and provider and are likely to stay. “The most impactful trends that emerged in 2021 were both interrelated and interdependent, reflecting the interconnected worlds of digital engagement, physical fulfillment, and health and safety issues,” says principal analyst Keith Kirkpatrick. “While many of these trends began during 2020, they were often accelerated by various economic and public health conditions that arose in 2021, including labor shortages, supply chain issues, and an increased focus on digital/real-world customer journeys.” These market factors have led to an increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, with business-to-consumer (B2C) organizations in particular deploying AI-enabled chatbots and tools to handle routine tasks, freeing up workers to address more complex issues. Automated marketing and messaging took center stage as businesses leveraged technology to maximize sales, marketing, and services efficiency, and the use of technology extended to CX functions, such as customer contact centers. Similarly, business-to-business (B2B) organizations increased use of collaboration platforms and video-conferencing tools to ensure seamless business continuity, conducting sales, marketing, and other business engagements via online channels, in lieu of in-person meetings. And as the most severe impacts of the pandemic lessened in certain parts of the world, some companies initiated the use of hybrid workplaces, which saw the return of some workers to their places of business on a part-time basis, while allowing others to continue to work remotely. Dash Research’s analysis further indicates that, with the continued shift to omnichannel communications and customer-centricity, customers are seeking fully integrated CX platforms. As a result, vendors are shoring up their product portfolio through two primary methods: (1) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, where new functionality or features are added through the acquisition of another company that already has these capabilities; and (2) via the funding market, which provides them with the capital required to build out new functionality. Dash Research’s webinar and white paper showcase fundraising and M&A activity by Kore.ai, Netomi, Terminus, Qualtrics, Zendesk, and Concentrix. Looking ahead to 2022, as some industries strive for a return to normal (e.g., travel & hospitality, retail, and healthcare), Dash Research expects to see greater investment in CX platforms and programs to support customers throughout the entire journey. Personalization will continue to be used as a differentiator, not only for B2C business, but also for B2B companies that are trying to deliver a right-sized offering for each customer. Greater visibility into supply chains may be a differentiator for some companies, particularly if bottlenecks remain. Further, improvements to CX through mobile, social, and other non-traditional channels will be front and center, as omnichannel approaches mature. Large customer relationship management (CRM) and customer data platform (CDP) vendors will continue to add new features and functions that make it easier for companies of all types to add AI and automation across all functional areas. And despite the push to incorporate technology, businesses will focus on balancing human agents and automation to build a better rapport with customers. Dash Research’s webinar, “The State of the CX Market in 2021”, along with its companion white paper of the same title, focus on the CX trends that emerged in 2021, the impact those trends had on CX implementation, and the processes and strategies that are expected to continue well into 2022. The webinar and white paper also focus on the M&A and fundraising activity that occurred in 2021, as well as providing an assessment of relative customer demand and maturity of 10 CX techniques. The white paper is available as a free download on Dash Research’s website and the webinar replay is also available. 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 Dash Network Clint Wheelock +1 720-603-1700 press@dashnetwork.com Company Website http://www.dashnetwork.com

December 21, 2021 11:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

New tech brings universe, vision correction – and a hot lunch – into focus at ShowStoppers press event during CES 2022

ShowStoppers

New tech brings into focus for journalists the mysteries of the universe, electronic lenses that transform the world of vision correction, and delivers a 21 st century hot lunch – microwave or oven not required -- at ShowStoppers® at CES, the press event scheduled for 5 Jan. 2022 during the CES tradeshow in Las Vegas. For press registration, please contact Steve Leon, sl@showstoppers.com, +1 310-936-8530. Unistellar, https://www.unistellaroptics.com, the company that is revolutionizing civilian access to deep space, will unveil its most advanced telescope, which has been honored with a CES 2022 Innovation Award and features pioneering eyepiece technology in partnership with the iconic optics brand Nikon. Deep Optics, https://www.deepoptics.com, unveils its 32ºN Sunglasses, https://32northglasses.com/, for the first time. Powered with patented dynamic Liquid Crystal lenses with no moving parts, switch from sunglasses to reading glasses in a single swipe. These glasses can dynamically change their focus, just like the human eye. Users can add their own reading prescription through the glasses app, making the glasses 100% personalized. The lunchbox gets a 21 st Century update. Who needs a microwave or oven? For travel and adventure, Steambox, https://www.myheatbox.com, is rechargeable, app-connected, and uses steam to heat food anywhere, anytime. The ShowStoppers press event organizes product launches, sneak previews and hands-on demonstrations of new tech for work, home and play for journalists, industry and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives -- from AI to 5G to cloud, VR to digital health; to better, safer, healthier tools for working from home or going back to the office; to future mobility and autonomy, robotics or smart cities; to apps and hardware that drive mobile and desktop innovation; to wearables, IoT, appliances, entertainment, and more. About ShowStoppers Now in its 26th year, ShowStoppers, https://www.showstoppers.com/, is the global leader in producing press and business events spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia. Each event organizes product launches, sneak previews and demonstrations for selected journalists, bloggers, industry and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives. Industry leaders, innovators and startups exhibit to generate news coverage and product reviews, make new connections, promote brand and open new markets. ShowStoppers produces official press events at CE Week, IFA and NAB; partners with CTA, IFA, GSMA and CEATEC; and produces events during CES, IFA, MWC, NAB, CE Week, CEATEC and other tradeshows. ShowStoppers streams online, broadcasting live events, month after month. To learn more about how you and your company can meet the press at ShowStoppers press events in person and online at ShowStoppers TV, contact Lauren Merel, lauren@showstoppers.com, +1 908-692-6068, or Dave Leon, dave@showstoppers.com, +1 845-821-6123. Contact Details Steve Leon +1 310-936-8530 sl@showstoppers.com Company Website https://showstoppers.com

December 21, 2021 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

CSG Delivers Disruptive Marketplace Platform for TalkTalk, Powering the UK’s First Netflix Over Fibre Launch

CSG

LONDON, December 21, 2021 – CSG ® (NASDAQ: CSGS) empowers today’s leading companies with future-ready technologies that drive agile, dynamic customer experiences and modernise their infrastructure to evolve with shifting customer needs. Most recently, CSG’s cloud-based, end-to-end software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform enabled TalkTalk, the UK’s leading value for money connectivity provider, to launch the country’s first-ever Netflix subscription outside of traditional TV bundling. With CSG's marketplace solution at the heart of its entertainment operations, TalkTalk has the scalability to add new content providers and evolve its offering at pace with ever-changing consumer demands. “Our mission at TalkTalk is to provide connectivity and entertainment that is affordable, reliable and accessible for everyone,” said Asanga Gunatillaka, commercial director of TalkTalk consumer and direct business. “CSG is a trusted partner of ours and their expertise and commitment to our success enabled us to go live on time.” CSG’s marketplace solution empowers operators to integrate third-party content providers in a unified platform that injects flexibility and agility to deliver seamless, personalised, omnichannel experiences. The cloud-based, SaaS platform helps some of the world's most innovative companies to launch, learn from, and scale digital service offerings to compete and thrive in the digital economy. The platform also helps leading telco providers build brand loyalty and maintain an enduring customer base in B2C, B2B and B2B2X environments. “The fibre to home rollout in the UK is pushing operators, like TalkTalk, to mature into epicentres for digital content delivery,” said James Kirby, head of CSG’s EMEA business. “This paradigm shift has demonstrated time and again why companies continue to trust CSG to drive their transformation into thriving ecosystem players. Our proven technologies and agile solutions for delivering exceptional customer experiences have powered TalkTalk’s TV platform for many years now, and its success is a testament to why they came to us for support with their Netflix launch. We look forward to continuing our decade long relationship and helping them innovate their content offering and meet their mission of delivering better value and accessibility to their consumers.” CSG’s cloud-based, end-to-end SaaS platform supports leading global brands with the efficient, flexible, and scalable solutions they need to monetise and digitally enable extraordinary customer experiences. Recognised as an industry leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Integrated Revenue and Customer Management for CSPs, CSG delivers game-changing solutions that put the customer first and help them solve their toughest business challenges. # # # 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 nearly 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 © 2021 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names that 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

December 21, 2021 01:08 AM Eastern Standard Time

Hi-Tech Holiday Gift Guide

YourUpdateTV

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/8TiX7QwCt14 With the holiday hustle and bustle in full swing, many U.S. consumers are still struggling to find the perfect tech gifts for our loved ones. A new study from the Consumer Technology Association found that this season’s tech sales will hit $142.5 billion. Tech Expert, Dave King has a few ideas to help shoppers score this year’s hottest gadgets and gear. TECH & SELF-CARE: Tech has helped transform aspects of our daily lives, including fitness, productivity, and mindfulness. One area King is excited to talk about is oral care. The Oral-B iO Series 8 combines powerful, but gentle micro-vibrations with a unique dentist-inspired round brush head design for a professional clean feeling every day. The Smart Pressure Sensor helps to keep people from brushing too hard to protect their gums and enamel. AI Recognition, plus an interactive display, helps guide brushers to their best clean for all areas of the mouth. A 2-minute quadrant timer comes built-in that pulsates every 30 seconds, ensuring a complete clean. King adds, “The frictionless, smooth magnetic drive system transfers energy to the bristle tips for spectacular clean teeth.” The Oral-B iO Series 8 is available at oralb.com and all major retailers. For more information, visit https://oralb.com/en-us/products/electric-toothbrushes/oral-b-io-series-8-electric-toothbrush-black-onyx/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtrSLBhCLARIsACh6RmiEbq-V4oACt4hbQA_DLBSabI5mKHcPOutf6QUoarstrWysIoViKx4aAroYEA. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oralb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oralb/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OralB UP YOUR PROFESSIONAL GAME WITH TECH GEAR: All signs are pointing to remote work persisting and trending permanent for many American businesses. King says we’ve learned so much about managing hybrid and remote work over the past year-and-a-half. “At this point, it’s really time to up our professional games to look and sound our very best,” highlights King. The tech expert recommends the Poly Studio P5 kit with Sync 20, a high-performance webcam optimized for video conferencing with 1080p resolution that works with any cloud-based video platform such as Zoom and Teams – paired with the Poly Sync 20 smart speakerphone to deliver a premium audio experience. This pro-grade kit is the perfect choice for the remote or hybrid worker in your life. These tech items are available through Poly.com, Amazon, Best Buy, and other major retailers. For more information, visit https://www.poly.com/us/en/shop/holiday-promotions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolyCompany/ Twitter: @PolyCompany Instagram: @PolyCompany Hashtags: #PolySync #PolyStudio UPGRADE - FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVITY & EFFICIENCY: King says there are other ways tech can be used to increase work from home productivity and efficiency. One of his top recommendations is to upgrade everyday gadgets to something special. One of the tech expert’s favorite finds is the Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) from Fujitsu Computer Products of America. He says it has an incredible following of loyal programmers, developers, and coders all over the world. “I like it’s compact, highly-customizable design and connectivity options,” adds King. The HHKB comes in three different models, two different colors — ivory and charcoal, and with either stamped or blank keys. One keyboard King highlights is the Professional HYBRID Type-S. “This keyboard is ideal for people working from home, programmers, and all computer pros. Its exclusive use of Topre silent switches provides supreme tactility, extra comfort and keystroke precision eliminating keyboard clacking,” King continues, “It’s also compact — 60% of the size of standard keyboards — and features Bluetooth compatibility so users can connect to smartphones, tablets and more.” The Professional HYBRID Type-S is available on Amazon.com or at HHKeyboard.us. For more information, visit https://hhkeyboard.us/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hhkbUS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hhkb_realforce_us/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HHKB_RF_US RESEARCH & REVIEW: A record 191 million U.S. adults plan to purchase tech items this holiday season. King says consumers can make sure they’re getting the right gift at the best price. Another one of his recommendations is to stay calm and focused. Additionally, it’s important to rely on great reviews to manage shopping expectations. King turns to the community at Slickdeals. “No one is selling anything. The service is about shoppers helping shoppers,” says the tech expert. “It’s the only shopping platform powered by millions of real people who are out there discovering, sharing, and vetting the best deals.” The site, apps, browser extension, and new loyalty program have millions of users who connect and discover the very best deals from all the top retailers, like Walmart and Amazon. King says this is important, “So you can know if you're actually getting the best product at the best price,” adding, “It’s like having 12 million friends help you understand where the best deals on the best products are happening. If you’re shopping for something specific, set a deal alert, so you’re notified when something matching your criteria gets posted.” To find reviews, go to https://slickdeals.net/. Social Media Channels: @slickdeals About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 20, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Mike Bako Presents His Holiday Gift Guide: GIFT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST

YourUpdateTV

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/ZxlS9kIS6CE For more information, visit DailyNational.com Every holiday season, we hear it again and again…The holiday season and the rush make it impossible to shop for everyone. Your spouse doesn’t know what they want, your kids have everything already, and yet, they keep dropping hints and making their wish list. With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are scrambling to track down the perfect gift for everyone in their lives. This year, there’s help. Digital Journalist and Trend Expert, Mike Bako, teamed with YourUpdateTV on a nationwide media tour to discuss great holiday gifting options for this year. Sending money for gathering and gifts: It’s the season of gatherings and gifts! With PayPal and Venmo, you can manage any group expense with digital payments – be it brunches with friends or that group gift for Grandma & Grandpa. PayPal also lets you personalize a free digital greeting and attach a gift of money so recipients can spend however they’d like. And New PayPal customers can earn $5 just by downloading the app, signing up and adding a payment method. Ways to Start a New Family Tradition: What better way to build traditions than through family. Ancestry helps families learn more about themselves by connecting them to family history so they can build more meaningful connections to each other and their heritage. AncestryDNA is a best-selling kit that makes it possible for people to find their unique story - from ethnic origins in precise geographic regions to the most connections to living relatives. With billions of historical records, like census, immigration, birth, marriage and military records, Ancestry helps people make meaningful discoveries about the places and people who came before them, and how they got to where they are today. Creating Your Holiday Wish List: Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set has everything needed for battle including the first ever motorized Beystadium, 2 right/left spin launchers, and 2 spinning tops! Check this out, it features a spinning Motor Vortex disc in the center of the Beystadium and you can compete in head-to-head battling games with Beyblade Burst spinning tops, launchers, and Beystadium toys. For boys and girls ages 8 and up. Shop For Last-Minute Gifts: Target makes it easy and affordable for guests to shop for essentials and gifts up until the last minute, even when there is no longer time to ship. Target is truly a one stop shop for holiday needs, offering the most sought-after national brands such as Ulta Beauty gift sets and a curated assortment of only-at-Target products like the Target edition of Monopoly, limited-time-only LEGO® Collection x Target and popular heyday™ AirPods cases. And, knowing how important it is to get a great deal – especially in the final days of holiday prep – Target is adding new last-minute deals on thousands of gifts across its entire assortment from toys and electronics to apparel, home and beauty from Dec. 19-25. No matter how guests choose to shop, Target makes it easy to get last-minute gifts just in time for the holiday. With Target’s Drive Up service, guests can place orders online, let the store know they’ve arrived via the Target App and have a team member bring it out to their car. All without ever needing to unbuckle their seatbelt. With Order Pickup, guests can collect their online orders inside the store quickly and contactless with the scan of a barcode. Visit your local Target store, Target.com or the Target App to find and collect great holiday gifts in time for everyone on your shopping list. Last Minute Stocking Stuffers Gopuff is the leader in immediate delivery of everyday essentials. Gopuff delivers your everyday essentials in minutes, from cleaning and home products to baby and pet items, even local brands, food and drinks, including alcohol in many markets. Great for last minute gifts or stocking stuffers, Gopuff offers Gift Cards. Available for anywhere from $5 to $200, Gopuff Gift Cards can be used for any item on Gopuff, whether a high-end bottle of wine, coffee beans from a favorite local coffee shop or even a card game. The gift cards are delivered electronically, so there’s no waiting for shipping and since Gopuff features thousands of local brands on its platform, they’re a great way to shop local. About Mike Bako: Mike Bako is the Trends Editor for DailyNational.com. Mike is also the father to two beautiful boys, Evan and Henry. Reuters, FOX News, Fox Business, WPIX in New York, and ESPN Radio all frequently rely on Mike’s insights on new trends, current events, sports, and culture. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 20, 2021 11:07 AM Eastern Standard Time

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New tech at ShowStoppers press event during CES 2022 gets kids outside to play, and sleeping better

ShowStoppers

New tech gets the kids outside to play, and sleeping better, at ShowStoppers® at CES, the press event scheduled for 5 Jan. 2022 during the CES tradeshow in Las Vegas. For press registration, please contact Steve Leon, sl@showstoppers.com, +1 310-936-8530. Picoo, https://picoo.com/, the world's first outdoor game console for kids, makes its debut at CES and ShowStoppers. Picoo gets kids actively running, jumping and playing together outdoors, and helps to reverse the decline of physical fitness and isolation caused by excessive screen time. Xplora, https://shop.myxplora.com/, will showcase a smartwatch for kids that provides security and peace of mind for parents, while also encouraging physical activity. Hatch, https://hatch.co, the brand that’s helped millions of people of all ages sleep more soundly, will introduce a new and dreamy product for little ones. The press event organizes product launches, sneak previews and hands-on demonstrations of new tech for work, home and play for journalists, industry and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives -- from AI to 5G to cloud, VR to digital health; to better, safer, healthier tools for working from home or going back to the office; to future mobility and autonomy, robotics or smart cities; to apps and hardware that drive mobile and desktop innovation; to wearables, IoT, appliances, entertainment, and more. About ShowStoppers Now in its 26th year, ShowStoppers, https://www.showstoppers.com/, is the global leader in producing press and business events spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia. Each event organizes product launches, sneak previews and demonstrations for selected journalists, bloggers, industry and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives. Industry leaders, innovators and startups exhibit to generate news coverage and product reviews, make new connections, promote brand and open new markets. ShowStoppers produces official press events at CE Week, IFA and NAB; partners with CTA, IFA, GSMA and CEATEC; and produces events during CES, IFA, MWC, NAB, CE Week, CEATEC and other tradeshows. ShowStoppers streams online, broadcasting live events, month after month. To learn more about how you and your company can meet the press at ShowStoppers press events in person and online at ShowStoppers TV, contact Lauren Merel, lauren@showstoppers.com, +1 908-692-6068, or Dave Leon, dave@showstoppers.com, +1 845-821-6123. Contact Details For press registration, please contact: Steve Leon +1 310-936-8530 sl@showstoppers.com Company Website https://showstoppers.com

December 20, 2021 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

Inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony – Celebrating 4 Scientific Innovations for Humanity

Vingroup

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach - 20 December 2021 - One year after its launch, the VinFuture Prize Council has completed the evaluation process and selected 4 groundbreaking scientific innovations that have made and will continue to make positive impacts in the everyday lives of millions of people around the world. Prize winners will be announced at the inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony to be held on January 20, 2022 at the Hanoi Opera House and the VinFuture Sci-tech Week during January 18-21, 2022 in Hanoi. This is an international event to honor outstanding scientific achievements and promote innovations for humanity in 2021 with the participation of world-leading scientists, policy makers, leaders of technology corporations, and the Prize winners. The award ceremony will be held on January 20, 2022 evening to honor the winners of the inaugural VinFuture Prize, including the VinFuture Grand Prize and 03 Special Prizes for female innovators, innovators from the developing countries, and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields. As part of the Award Ceremony event series, VinFuture will organize a sci-tech week for the scientific community, business and start-up leaders in industry and technology. The Foundation will also hold dialogues and interactive sessions with the Prize Council members and the VinFuture Laureates which will catalyze the intellectual connection between Vietnam's scientific and technological community and the world as well as bridge academia and industry, thus contributing to the transformation of science and technology innovations into real life applications. Commenting on the upcoming events, Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend – Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council and a 2010 Laureate of the Millennium Prize, said: " Science and technology need to deliver benefits to all peoples and all nations. The VinFuture Prize will recognize those whose brilliant science or engineering achievements can have positive impact on the lives of millions of people across the planet." The VinFuture Foundation is founded by Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong - Chairman of Vingroup, and his wife - Mrs. Pham Thu Huong, with the vision of creating meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people. In its inaugural year, VinFuture received 599 quality nominations from more than 60 countries around the world. Among these, nearly 100 nominations came from the world's top 2% most-cited scientists, many of whom are laureates of distinguished awards, such as the Nobel Prize, Breakthrough Prize, Tang Prize, Japan Prize, among others. All the nominations were assessed in multiple evaluation and selection rounds by a 12 member- Pre-screening Committee, and then by 11 members of the Prize Council. With a large number of quality nominations going through a rigorous assessment process conducted by the Prize Council of globally influential scientists and leaders in academia, research, and innovation, the 2021 VinFuture Prize is expected to identify breakthrough inventions and innovations that will bring about practical applications and meaningful impacts on the everyday lives of people. Remarkably, the in-person presence of great minds of the global science and technology community at the inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony and the VinFuture Sci-tech Week will contribute to positioning Vietnam as a new destination full of potentials and open up opportunities to build direct and multi-dimensional cooperative relationships between scientists and entrepreneurs, promoting the commercialization and application of scientific innovations into the real world. Besides the Laureate Announcement and the Award Ceremony on January 20th, 2022, there will be academic activities taking place from January 18-21, 2022, which include: - Conversation with the VinFuture Prize Council members - Symposium: Science for Life - Scientific Dialogue with the inaugural VinFuture Prize Laureates. The VinFuture Prize Foundation, introduced on International Solidarity Day, December 20 th, 2020, is an independent and non-profit organization in Vietnam. The Foundation was established with the vision of catalyzing meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people by honoring transformational technological innovations at a global scale. The Foundation's core activity is awarding the annual VinFuture Prize for breakthrough scientific and technological innovations that have made or have the potential to create meaningful changes in people's lives. In addition, the Foundation will conduct many activities to accomplish its mission, such as funding research projects, collaborating in academic development, and promoting STEMM education. A total of four prizes are awarded by the VinFuture Prize Foundation every year, consisting of the VinFuture Grand Prize valued at US$3 million - one of the largest ever annual prizes globally. VinFuture also awards 03 Special Prizes, each valued at US$500,000, dedicated to female innovators, developing country innovators, and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields. Contact Details Vingroup Media Contact v.nammh@vingroup.net

December 20, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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AuthorityTech.io Partners with TechStars Backed OptimusQ to Unveil AI-Powered “Hybrid PR” Service

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AuthorityTech.io, the leader in the Tech PR industry, has just recently confirmed a partnership with OptimusQ, a TechStars backed company who aims to revolutionize the advertising market with their sophisticated & innovative technology. OptimusQ focuses on bringing, to selected technology companies all across the globe, the ability to share their story across hundreds of the world's leading media outlets while targeting their ideal audience. "We wanted to find the right company that not only could use our technology to support the growth of many tech companies but also be extremely innovative in its core," Lior Vexler, the founder & CEO of OptimusQ, explains regarding the decision to choose AuthorityTech.io as the official partner. Since inception, AuthorityTech.io has committed to changing the narrative of traditional PR firms. While most traditional firms focus on a myriad of different content strategies, AuthorityTech.io has focused relentlessly on two things: understanding specifically the technology landscape and securing incredible earned media opportunities for its clients. Partnering with OptimusQ’s smart technology, AuthorityTech.io plans on extending the value of credible earned media placements, by boosting their visibility and garnering millions of impressions from potential customers and investors. As a leader in the Tech PR and now marketing space, AuthorityTech.io aims to continually seek innovative methods to disrupt how these services are designed and implemented. In a fast-paced industry like technology, there is an urgent need for PR and marketing firms to provide cutting edge services that leverage technology. Jaxon Parrott, the Founder at AuthorityTech.io, stated his thoughts on the disruptive changes they plan to implement: “Going into 2022, technology will continue to change how we see, interact and consume information. Most PR firms are stuck in a time where technology was in its infancy stage, not innovating alongside these changes. We aim to not only innovate alongside but lead the disruption of the Tech PR and marketing space. We believe this new Hybrid PR service will change the game for a long time.” AuthorityTech.io has been known as a “market disruptor” for quite some time, but with their new pivot into their Hybrid PR model, they plan on taking this reputation to another level. Technology companies now have an entirely new and automated way to not only solidify their brands, but also to consistently be seen in front of their target audience. The result? More customers, more investment dollars, and even a higher company valuation. About AuthorityTech.io AuthorityTech.io is a modern digital PR and marketing firm that specializes in helping innovative technology companies scale their presence online to secure more customers and investment dollars. AuthorityTech leverages the most innovative technologies on the market to earn its clients top media coverage while driving predictable traffic and results. The outcome is ample amounts of funding, customers, and even a higher company valuation. Contact Details Jaxon Parrott +1 806-831-3502 jaxon@authoritytech.io

December 20, 2021 06:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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