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Global Farmer Network

Global Farmer Network® (GFN®) is excited to announce the upcoming inaugural event, “Mobilizing the GFN in Support of a Resilient Agri-Food System”. The momentous occasion will bring together more than 60 current GFN members, plus 16 new cohort members from over 25 countries, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As part of this year’s mobilization efforts, Global Farmer Network’s board decided the initial 2023 roundtable and communication training event for incoming cohort members would also mark the perfect occasion and location for bringing together past roundtable classes. “Argentina has a long history of developing technological, organizational and institutional innovations for sustainable agricultural production based on the farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer model,” shares Maria “Pilu” Giraudo, one of the event’s organizers, a farmer, and a current GFN member from Argentina. “Argentina also provides strong experience in collaborative action with academia, scientific and technological platforms and farmer organizations to facilitate a meeting focused on the transfer and mobilization of knowledge from farmer to farmer that only the GFN has the capacity to promote and implement,” she adds. The inaugural GFN mobilization event will bring together farmers who are agricultural advocates from around the world on February 5-11. The agenda includes communication training for new cohort members; multiple roundtable discussions where the farmer members will be able to share their challenges, ideas, and thoughts on various hot button issues; a field trip to the Rosario Grain Exchange; and the opportunity for members to connect with each other, as well as members of the Argentinian media. GFN is excited to announce the addition of 16 new farmer members. Those members include: Jacob Froese, Canada Ganesh Nanote, India Prakash Puppalwar, India Diana Lenzi, Italy Shuichi Tokumoto, Japan Zeinab al-Momany, Jordan Semeh Roberts, Liberia Jose Luis Quintana, Mexico Stella Thomas, Nigeria David Danio, Philippines Efren Robles, Puerto Rico Pacifique Nshimiyimana, Rwanda Aaron Moore, UAE Brad Clark, USA-Wisconsin Harold Grall, USA-Texas Ryan Speer, USA-Kansas Other current members will also be joining from Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland; amongst other countries. GFN is committed to connecting farmers and amplifying their voices, and this mission shines through by training and supporting farmer leaders from around the world. The upcoming roundtable provides the opportunity for all GFN members to be in one location for the first time, and more than a third of the GFN’s current membership will be attending. It is a moment that many members are looking forward to. “I want to say that it was a dream, it is a dream, a huge dream that we are days away from coming true, to be all together,” Giraudo said. To follow along with the event live on social media, check out the hashtag #GFNMobilizing where members will share live recaps from the ground in Argentina. U.S. Media are also welcome to reach out for an interview with any of the farmer members by reaching out to delaney@agculturemarketing.com A list of full members attending will also be available via email request. Please reach out to Mary Boote Roth. To learn more about the Global Farmer Network and the mission of connecting farmers and serving the global agricultural community, visit: globalfarmernetwork.org ### Established in 2000, the Global Farmer Network® (GFN®) amplifies farmers’ voices in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth, and food security. Currently with 239 members, representing 6 continents, and 61 countries, the Global Farmer Network identifies, engages and supports strong farmer leaders from around the world who can work with others to innovate, encourage and lead as full stakeholders in the work that is being done to fill the world’s food and nutrition security gap in a sustainable manner. Global Farmer Network: connecting farmers and amplifying our voices. Established in 2000, the Global Farmer NetworkÂ® (GFNÂ®) amplifies farmersâ voices in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth, and food security. Currently with 239 members, representing 6 continents, and 61 countries, the Global Farmer Network identifies, engages and supports strong farmer leaders from around the world who can work with others to innovate, encourage and lead as full stakeholders in the work that is being done to fill the worldâs food and nutrition security gap in a sustainable manner. Global Farmer Network: connecting farmers and amplifying our voices. Contact Details AgCulture Marketing Delaney Howell +1 563-299-3035 delaney@agculturemarketing.com Company Website https://globalfarmernetwork.org/

January 26, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

IQST – iQSTEL Reminds Shareholders To Get Their Votes In Before Annual Meeting Next Week On January 31, 2023

iQSTEL Inc.

McapMediaWire - iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST ) today issued a reminder to all shareholders to vote in advance of the upcoming annual shareholder meeting scheduled for January 31, 2023, at 11 am (EDT). iQSTEL’s 2022 operational performance was the best ever in the company’s history having exceeded its $90 million revenue forecast and reaching profitability an entire quarter ahead of schedule. Management expects 2023 to be even better despite challenging economic indicators and wants to hear shareholders thoughts on how the company can further bolster itself against economic conditions and stretch itself to go even further. FY-2023 OBJECTIVES: About the Company: Estimated FY-2023 revenue forecast of $105 Million. Estimated FY-2023 year-end consolidated positive net income of over $1 million. The Telecom Division, Internet of Things (IoT) Business Line, Fintech Division, and Electric Vehicle Division will establish revenue and profit by year end. The Telecom Business will be reorganized and rebranded for easy customer recall. The company will release a new Fintech product with more features this year. The company will also discontinue its plan to implement a buy/sell crypto functionality in light of current crypto exchange market conditions. Our Electric Vehicle division will perform a rebranding with plans to manufacture two batches of motorcycles for EU and USA this year. The company M&A campaign will continue targeting opportunities to rapidly increases revenue and profit. About the Stock Market: The upcoming annual shareholder meeting will emphasize our commitment to engaging shareholders in an ever-closer relationship. The company will continue its dual listing efforts in order to gain attention for more international investors. At the same time, we will keep the preparations for a Nasdaq up-listing once market conditions improve and can potentially facilitate an organic increase in iQSTEL’s share price to meet minimum listing standards. These objectives are challenging but the Company, Independent Board of Directors, Management, and Employees are ready and focus on the achievement of them. Management is encouraging shareholder activism and invites shareholders to introduce any other business to be brought before the annual meeting for consideration. Shareholders are now able to cast their proxy votes in advance of the annual shareholder meeting scheduled for January 31, 2023, at 11 am (EDT). For more information visit www.iqstel.com/investors. An email and printed proxy cards have been sent to all shareholders of record with instructions on how to vote online or by mail. If you did not receive an email or post mail with the voting instructions and believe you have, please email investors@iqstel.com. The company has filed a Definitive Proxy Statement for shareholders to elect directors and ratify the company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Proxy also facilitates the introduction of any other business to be brought before the annual meeting for consideration. About iQSTEL Inc.: iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) ( www.iQSTEL.com ) is a US-based publicly listed company holding an Independent Board of Directors and Audit Committee with a presence in 19 countries and 70 employees offering leading-edge services through its four business lines. The Telecom Division (www.iqstelecom.com), which represents the majority of current operations, offers VoIP, SMS, proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and international fiber-optic connectivity through its subsidiaries: Etelix, SwissLink, Smartbiz, Whisl, IoT Labs, and QGlobal SMS. The Fintech business line ( www.globalmoneyone.com ) ( www.maxmo.vip ) offers a complete Fintech ecosystem MasterCard Debit Card, US Bank Account (No SSN Needed), Mobile App/Wallet (Remittances, Mobile Top Up). Our Fintech subsidiary, Global Money One, is to provide immigrants access to reliable financial services that make it easier to manage their money and stay connected with their families back home. The BlockChain Platform Business Line ( www.itsbchain.com ) offers our proprietary Mobile Number Portability Application (MNPA) to serve the in-country portability needs through its subsidiary, itsBchain. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Business Line ( www.evoss.net ) offers electric motorcycles to work and have fun in the USA, Spain, Portugal, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. EVOSS is also working on the development of an EV Mid Speed Car to serve the niche of the 2nd car in the family. Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other information relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our business based partly on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may and are likely to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release, and iQSTEL Inc. undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. iQSTEL Inc. IR US Phone: 646-740-0907 IR Email: investors@iqstel.com Contact Details iQSTEL Inc. Leandro Iglesias +1 646-740-0907 investors@iqstel.com Company Website https://www.iqstel.com/

January 26, 2023 09:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

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7 Best Research Paper Writing Services: Overview, Services, Rating ✍️

Halvorson Media Group

Looking for a reliable yet affordable essay writing website? We have compiled for you the 7 best research paper writing services that offer not only quality essay writing support, but also a number of nice bonuses. Recently, the concept of delegation has made its way not only into our language but also into our daily lives. Receiving help and asking for it is no longer embarrassing. This innovation also applies to the field of education. With the plethora of irrelevant subjects included in the educational curriculum, the only way to cope with a plethora of written assignments is to deprive yourself of sleep. However, thanks to academic writing help, these great sacrifices are by no means justified. After a thorough market analysis, we have selected the most reliable sites that offer the best research paper writing services. In compiling this list, we were guided by the following aspects: transparency, reliability, and reasonable price. The platforms listed below have proven their competence and professionalism. Paper Help — Best Overall 🏆 Cheap Paper Writing — Best for Impeccable Reputation 🥈 Evolution Writers - Best for Verified Cheap Papers Writers 🥉 99papers — Best for The Vast Hub of Freebies; Speedy Paper — Best for High-Quality Research Paper Writing Solutions; Essay Box — Best for The Speed Essay Writing Options; Extra Essay — Best for The Top-Notch Extra Services. Where to Find High-Quality Research Paper Help? We have selected 7 top-notch writing services that stand out from the crowd with one or more particularly well-designed features. You can evaluate these platforms using the table below and choose the website that meets your needs and goals. 1. Paper Help — Best Overall 🏆 This online essay writing service is convincing in many aspects: a long list of essay types, affordable prices for students, meeting deadlines, good guarantees, 24/7 support for research papers and the like. PaperHelp writing service has been on the market since 2013. For 10 years, these guys have created a very cool platform that helps students with a wide range of assignments and does it perfectly. PaperHelp is here to help you with different types of help for research papers, be it academic writing, editing, proofreading, or calculations. Moreover, the presence of free advantages, such as free titles and reference pages, testifies to professionalism and respect for customers. This research paper writing service offers a wide range of services for all academic levels of study: high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional. You can also enjoy the bonuses offered by the service: a 15% discount on your first order and several VIP options such as first-order priority, an extended review period, and 24/7 VIP support. Whether or not you use the additional features depends on the importance and complexity of your task. 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Also, pay attention to the library of research paper writers: not only can you see customer reviews, but you can also check how many high-quality papers have been completed, what kind of academic degree the writer has, and what he or she specializes in. This concern for customers sometimes increases the credibility of the service. By the way, at the academic writing company, you can also see sample texts of the writer you choose. It's a great option, isn't it? 3. Evolution Writers — Best for Verified Cheap Papers Writers 🥉 If you are looking for a proven and affordable essay writing service, you should take a closer look at EvolutionWriters. This service has everything you need to free you from a lot of paper tasks: different types of essays, reviews, resumes, theses, dissertations, PowerPoint presentations, and the like. 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It is a unique combination of low prices, a customer loyalty program, transparency, and endless possibilities. For an additional fee, you get several features that are hard to find in other writing services. You can choose a writer who has already completed your assignments, select an advanced writer for double credibility, request a first draft to make sure the writer understands your requirements, and much more. Such a serious approach speaks volumes. Whether it's an essay, a speech, a cheap term paper, or a cover letter, the ExtraEssay team can do your assignment even a little better than you'd expect. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Is it legal to use academic writing services? Using academic writing help services is not against the law and can therefore be considered legal. Of course, part of any educational activity is completing assignments on your own, but with additional research paper writing help, you can improve your academic performance and free up time for specialized disciplines. 2. Is it possible to pay for the service after the assignment is completed by the author? The author's service is paid at the time of order. This is a guarantee of the site from unscrupulous customers. If you want to assess the quality of the writing skills of the authors, then many websites publish samples of written works. 3. What if I am dissatisfied with the quality of the completed essay? Every professional custom essay writing service has a refund option in case of unforeseen circumstances. If the work was done by the writer in bad faith, you will be refunded the amount of your order in full or partially, depending on the money-back guarantee policy. 4. Do research paper writers provide anti-plagiarism guarantees? Each text undergoes a plagiarism check: standard or Turnitin, at the customer's choice. Most websites offer the guarantee of 100% plagiarism-free essays and other written works. 5. Can university professors know that I have used the research paper writing service? No, they can't. Professional research essay writing services pay attention to the client's confidentiality and do not ask for their personal data. All communication takes place within the website. The academic writing company will not know where and in what educational institution you are studying. 6. Do research writing sites provide revisions after completing an assignment? Of course. All sites offer more than 3 free revisions. If you have written an essay yourself but are not sure of its quality, you can order proofreading or editing as a separate service. Final Words If you think you can't handle the study load, you don't have to give up on your studies. Just turn to academic writing services. Professional research paper writers will do their best to make even the most difficult essays, papers and calculations get an A+. We hope that our selection of reliable essay writing services will help you free up some time for your hobbies and for connecting with your family and friends. Let's learn to prioritize! Contact Details Halvorson Media Group Edward +1 929-491-3157 edward@halvorsonmediagroup.com Company Website https://halvorsonmediagroup.com/

January 25, 2023 01:39 PM Eastern Standard Time

Signeasy hits 100 million contract milestone

Signeasy

Businesses worldwide seek operational efficiency and improved team productivity. Getting contracts signed, tracked, and managed efficiently can save time and effort for any team in the organization. Helping businesses achieve this goal, leading eSignature and contract workflow platform Signeasy is today announcing its milestone of processing 100 million business contracts. Signeasy’s easy-to-use, modern, and secure platform has helped businesses like Icelandair, Rappi, Sono Motors, Carta, Angellist, Truepill, Accor Hotels, and Airmeet streamline and automate their contract workflows. It offers intuitive and advanced signing workflows, centralized dashboards for provisioning and visibility across teams, robust integrations, easy-to-integrate APIs, and world-class mobile apps. Sunil Patro, Founder and CEO at Signeasy, commented: “Over the last few years, our platform has matured significantly to help businesses beyond their eSignature requirements. Signeasy automates and streamlines contract workflows across various functions like HR, sales, operations, and finance. The journey from an eSignature tool to becoming an eSignature and Contract Workflow platform has been phenomenal.” According to IDC, the worldwide eSignature software market is expected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2020 to $6.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%. Many business document workflows include reviewing, approving, and signing contracts. This is especially true in HR, sales, finance, and operations departments, where contracts and other agreements are frequently used. Signeasy helps businesses achieve end-to-end digitally transformed business processes by replacing traditional paper-based workflows. This results in greater operational efficiencies, improved customer experience, and reduced transaction times. “Every contract has a story. It is either the beginning of a new relationship or an important milestone for a business to make progress in its chosen direction. The fact that Signeasy is now 100 million contracts strong makes us incredibly proud of the millions of customer stories we have been part of. We thank all our customers, partners, investors, and employees who have helped us achieve this milestone. We have just begun and are more excited than ever on the rewarding journey to 1 billion contracts, hopefully, sooner.” concluded Sunil Patro. Company highlights (last 12 months) Signeasy made it to Google Workspace’s 2022 ‘recommended apps ’ list. This puts them in the top 1% of 5000+ third-party apps in the global marketplace. Signeasy was positioned as a “leader” for two years consecutively alongside DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, and Adobe and was featured in the Aragon Globe for four years in a row. Postman featured Signeasy’s eSignature APIs in their ‘ New and Noteworthy ’ list as an easy-to-use, modern, and secure platform for developers to integrate eSignatures into their applications. IDC, the premier global market intelligence firm, collaborated with them to understand their vision and published a vendor profile titled “ eSignature and Document Transaction Management with Signeasy.” About Signeasy Signeasy is a leading eSignature and contract workflow platform to sign, send, and manage critical business documents. 48,000 companies in over 100 countries use Signeasy to simplify paperwork and increase efficiency across departments like Sales, HR, Finance, Operations, etc. Signeasy is a recommended 2022 Google Workspace App and integrates seamlessly with Office 365, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. Signeasy is highly rated on customer satisfaction and product innovation by independent software review sites and industry analysts, and its mobile apps consistently rank among the top 100 business apps on App Stores. Contact Details Signeasy Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://signeasy.com/

January 25, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Cisco’s Cybersecurity Resolutions Everyone Needs to Make

YourUpdateTV

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/0zh5C-cLOgk While cybersecurity has become a top concern among consumers, especially as scammers and hackers have grown more creative, many struggle with how to practically protect themselves – what can they do to protect their identities, savings and credit? The security team at Cisco is on the cutting edge of cybersecurity – battling hackers, uncovering the latest scams and seeking out the weaknesses that leave people and businesses vulnerable. The team at Cisco has revealed its first-ever list of cybersecurity resolutions – the top hacks they expect to see targeting consumers and what the average person can do to protect themselves. In conjunction with the release of the cybersecurity resolutions J. Wolfgang Goerlich conducted a nationwide media tour providing expert insights and shared the top tips and tricks to help anyone create their own cybersecurity resolutions. Topics that Wolfgang discussed included: What do individuals need to know about current cybersecurity threats? What are the most persistent cyber threats for individuals? Unveiling of Cisco’s first-ever list of cybersecurity resolutions How the average person can protect themselves Top cybersecurity tips included: You Need to be Diligent Don’t click links from unknown sources - including text messages which have become a leading attack vector. No longer are suspicious links primarily sent through phishing emails If you get a suspicious text message or phone call, look for where it’s coming from. The way hackers have adapted - we must as well Consider Your Privacy Don’t connect to public networks or access sensitive data on your mobile devices. Do you need to grant an app access to your contacts, location or photos? Know what companies are asking of you - major companies, like Apple and Google, tell you the permissions upfront what they need; however, if the company doesn’t clarify what it can do with your data, don’t just click the agree to terms and conditions box; read it. Consider The Apps You and Your Kids Use Look at the news around TikTok - with local governments putting bans/restrictions in place, the future of the platform for all users remains up in the air Stay informed - have conversations with your kids around what you say and do online Consider the Security Efforts of the Apps you Use When you download an app, you’ve likely been asked, “Allow ‘app’ to track activity across other companies’ apps and websites?” notification from Apple - be mindful of what this means about your personal data before making a decision For example - does your banking app require multi-factor authentication? What about other apps that have access to your most private info? Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

January 25, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Global Farmer Network Mobilizing farmer members in Argentina

Global Farmer Network

Global Farmer Network® (GFN®) is excited to announce the upcoming inaugural event, “Mobilizing the GFN in Support of a Resilient Agri-Food System”. The momentous occasion will bring together more than 60 current GFN members, plus 16 new cohort members from over 25 countries, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As part of this year’s mobilization efforts, Global Farmer Network’s board decided the initial 2023 roundtable and communication training event for incoming cohort members would also mark the perfect occasion and location for bringing together past roundtable classes. “Argentina has a long history of developing technological, organizational and institutional innovations for sustainable agricultural production based on the farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer model,” shares Maria “Pilu” Giraudo, one of the event’s organizers, a farmer, and a current GFN member from Argentina. “Argentina also provides strong experience in collaborative action with academia, scientific and technological platforms and farmer organizations to facilitate a meeting focused on the transfer and mobilization of knowledge from farmer to farmer that only the GFN has the capacity to promote and implement,” she adds. The inaugural GFN mobilization event will bring together farmers who are agricultural advocates from around the world on February 5-11. The agenda includes communication training for new cohort members; multiple roundtable discussions where the farmer members will be able to share their challenges, ideas, and thoughts on various hot button issues; a field trip to the Rosario Grain Exchange; and the opportunity for members to connect with each other, as well as members of the Argentinian media. GFN is excited to announce the addition of 16 new farmer members. Those members include: Jacob Froese, Canada Ganesh Nanote, India Prakash Puppalwar, India Diana Lenzi, Italy Shuichi Tokumoto, Japan Zeinab al-Momany, Jordan Semeh Roberts, Liberia Jose Luis Quintana, Mexico Stella Thomas, Nigeria David Danio, Philippines Efren Robles, Puerto Rico Pacifique Nshimiyimana, Rwanda Aaron Moore, UAE Brad Clark, USA-Wisconsin Harold Grall, USA-Texas Ryan Speer, USA-Kansas Other current members will also be joining from Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Honduras, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland; amongst other countries. GFN is committed to connecting farmers and amplifying their voices, and this mission shines through by training and supporting farmer leaders from around the world. The upcoming roundtable provides the opportunity for all GFN members to be in one location for the first time, and more than a third of the GFN’s current membership will be attending. It is a moment that many members are looking forward to. “I want to say that it was a dream, it is a dream, a huge dream that we are days away from coming true, to be all together,” Giraudo said. To follow along with the event live on social media, check out the hashtag #GFNMobilizing where members will share live recaps from the ground in Argentina. U.S. Media are also welcome to reach out for an interview with any of the farmer members by reaching out to delaney@agculturemarketing.com A list of full members attending will also be available via email request. Please reach out to Mary Boote Roth. To learn more about the Global Farmer Network and the mission of connecting farmers and serving the global agricultural community, visit: globalfarmernetwork.org ### Established in 2000, the Global Farmer Network® (GFN®) amplifies farmers’ voices in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth, and food security. Currently with 239 members, representing 6 continents, and 61 countries, the Global Farmer Network identifies, engages and supports strong farmer leaders from around the world who can work with others to innovate, encourage and lead as full stakeholders in the work that is being done to fill the world’s food and nutrition security gap in a sustainable manner. Global Farmer Network: connecting farmers and amplifying our voices. Contact Details Delaney Howell +1 563-299-3035 delaney@agculturemarketing.com Company Website https://globalfarmernetwork.org/

January 24, 2023 05:21 PM Eastern Standard Time

Travel Technology Association Files Comments with DoT Supporting Transparency & Consumer Protections

Travel Tech

The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), the voice of the travel technology industry and consistent advocate for public policy that supports a competitive and transparent marketplace, filed comments today in response to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on “ Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees ” (DOT-OST-2022-0109). “Travel Tech has long supported the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts to ensure consumers have access to critical ancillary fee information. We did so in 2014 and are doing so again in 2023,” stated Laura Chadwick, President & CEO of the Travel Technology Association. “For too long, consumers have lacked the consistent ability to know the true cost of different flight options.” In its comments, Travel Tech addresses how ancillary fee information should be provided to ticket agents. In its proposed rule, the DOT seeks to omit global distribution systems from receiving mandatory ancillary fee data from airlines. “Travel Tech strongly recommends that ancillary fee data be shared with all channels that distribute fare and schedule information,” Chadwick continued. “It is the most simple and direct way to solve the issue of ancillary fee transparency for consumers.” Travel Tech also filed a petition today requesting a hearing on DOT’s proposed requirement to display the critical ancillary fee information on the first page of online search results. Travel Tech addresses this matter in its comments. “Our members are the leading innovators in creating consumer-friendly online travel information sites. We are deeply concerned about the DOT’s first-page search results requirements included in the proposed regulation. These rules, if adopted as written, will clutter and confuse the online air travel shopping experience for consumers. This is especially true for travel comparison sites that display multiple airlines’ schedules and fares,” said Chadwick. “In our comments and hearing petition, we argue that the Department should not displace ticket agents’ well-established expertise with a government-regulated website design mandate. Ticket agents should have the flexibility to design appropriate displays of ancillary fees and develop innovative new methods for consumers as well,” Chadwick continued. ### About Travel Tech The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) is the voice of the travel technology industry, advocating for public policy that promotes transparency and competition in the marketplace to encourage innovation and preserve consumer choice. Travel Tech represents the leading innovators in travel technology, including global distribution systems, online travel agencies and metasearch companies, travel management companies, and short-term rental platforms. To schedule an interview with a Travel Tech spokesperson, contact Dan Rene of kglobal at 202-329-8357 or daniel.rene@kglobal.com. Contact Details Travel Technology Association Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 daniel.rene@kglobal.com Company Website https://www.traveltech.org.

January 24, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Agora Data Attains SOC 2 Compliance Certification, Also Meets FTC Safeguards Rule for Protecting Customer Information

Agora

Agora Data, Inc., received a compliance certification with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA’s) System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2. Agora Data’s SOC 2 Type II standard for information security was certified by an independent, trusted third party CPA firm on January 13, 2023. The SOC 2 compliance certification is an industry-recognized designation that further reinforces Agora Data’s ongoing commitment to automotive dealer customers, vendors, partners, and personnel connected to Agora Data’s systems. Agora Data met the rigorous and high industry standards set by the AICPA for information security to receive the SOC 2 Type II designation. “Agora Data has always prioritized the importance of protecting customer information. The SOC 2 certification is an industry gold standard for security for technology companies that work with sensitive information,” said Chad Stilwell, Chief Technology Officer, Agora Data. “This accomplishment further validates the security measures we’ve already put in place to protect our infrastructure and is one of many best-in-class initiatives the company has implemented to optimize business security and performance for all stakeholders.” SOC 2 is an auditing measure that ensures service providers securely manage user data and requires a clean audit to receive certification. Compliance of SOC 2 Type II covers multiple categories for operational effectiveness including: Information and systems are protected against unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure of information, and damage to systems that could compromise the availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of information or systems and affect the entity’s ability to achieve its objectives. Audit controls are in place such as system and security monitoring, employee onboarding and termination processes, background check on all employees, data encryption in transit and at rest, multi-factor authentication, segregation of duties, and ongoing risk assessments. Agora Data’s SOC 2 compliance goes beyond the requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, a congressional law known as the Safeguards Rule overseen by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions – companies that offer financial products or services like loans, financial or investment advice, or insurance – to explain their information-sharing practices to safeguard sensitive data, including personally identifiable information. Under the 2021 amendment to the Act, or Safeguards Rule, U.S. auto dealers are required to undertake a series of procedural, technical, and contractual steps to protect customer and other personal data. The requirements must be in place by June 9, 2023. Information to help auto dealers understand their obligations under the Safeguards Rule can be found on the National Automotive Dealers Association website at this link. Agora Data is a fintech company transforming automotive financing for U.S. auto dealers offering in-house financing for non-prime customers. The company provides auto dealers with access to ample, affordable capital with precision loan performance data and analytics. Agora Data, Inc. Agora Data, Inc., an automotive industry fintech, is the nation’s leading resource for auto dealers and finance companies. Auto loan originators can secure affordable capital to build their own non-prime captive finance solution, obtain actionable loan performance data to improve their lending portfolios, and use other products to grow their business safely. Powered by patent pending technology, originators can access real-time data analytics and planning resources to help optimize the performance of their portfolios. Agora Data made history by closing the first-ever crowdsourced non-prime auto securitization in 2020 and continually brings groundbreaking products to an underserved market. For more information, visit www.agoradata.com or contact us at 1-877-592-4672. # # # Contact Details Shelly Vandeven +1 682-282-4130 media@agoradata.com Company Website https://agoradata.com/

January 24, 2023 09:06 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Autotrader Is UK’s Leading Car Shopping App With 5x More Downloads Than Top Competitor

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In the UK, one car shopping app stands out above the rest, according to a new study. The data analysts at Fair Betting Sites have crunched the data from AppMagic to uncover the top car shopping app in the UK. Car shoppers in the UK are 5x more likely to use AutoTrader than any other car and car parts app AutoTrader was downloaded 1.3 million times, 472% more than the CarGuru, the next most popular car shopping app. Used car parts app, AUTODOC, was second on the list of car shopping apps with 442,550 downloads US-based competitor CarGurus ranked third with about 275,000 downloads. Check out the complete highlights from the study below. AutoTrader Has Nearly 5x More Downloads Than Leading Car Shopping Apps AUTODOC Is Top App To Shop For Car Parts In The UK AutoTrader Has Nearly 5x More Downloads Than Leading Car Shopping Apps In the UK, car shoppers trust AutoTrader more than any other car shopping app. Recent data from AppMagic reveals that AutoTrader was downloaded nearly 1.3 million times in 2022. Not only was AutoTrade downloaded more than 3x more than any other car shopping app, but it was downloaded 472% more than CarGurus, another app to buy used and new cars. AUTODOC finished second on the list of cars and car parts shopping apps with 442,550 downloads. CarGurus, an app based in the US, was next on the list of most popular car shopping apps in the UK with just under 275,000 downloads. Online auto auction app Copart finished fourth on the list while the Mercedes me Store rounded out the top-five. Check out the complete list of the top car and car part shopping apps in the UK below. AutoTrader AUTODOC CarGurus Copart Mercedes me Store AutoScout24 Cars24 UAE Auto.ru Drom.ru AUTODOC Is Top App To Shop For Car Parts When it comes to buying car parts, one app stands above the rest in the UK. While AutoTrader finished first on the list of car shopping apps, it doesn’t sell car parts. For that, auto enthusiasts have a different solution. AUTODOC has emerged as the best app to shop for car parts, according to a recent study. When combining its Android and Apple Store downloads, AUTODOC was the second-most popular car and car part shopping app with 442,550 downloads. For the full story, visit: https://fairbettingsites.co.uk/blog/2023/01/20/autotrader-is-uks-leading-car-app-with-5x-more-downloads-than-top-competitor/ Contact Details Finance News Alex Brown alex@financenews.com

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