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HTX Ventures Announces Investment in REPUBLIK's $6M Seed Funding Round

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Singapore – October 11, 2023 – HTX Ventures announced its investment in REPUBLIK, an emerging Web3 startup within the domain of social platforms. This investment aims to support REPUBLIK in advancing its Web3 platform designed for creators and their supporters to connect and earn rewards. HTX Ventures' investment underscores its steadfast commitment to long-term industry advancement and its dedication to fueling innovation and growth within the blockchain ecosystem and the creator economy. HTX Ventures joined 13 other prominent investors in REPUBLIK's successful $6 million seed funding round, pushing its valuation to $75 million. Founded in 2022, REPUBLIK is a technology company headquartered in Singapore that provides content creators a platform to engage with their communities and reward their followers based on their interactions. This empowers creators to create, engage with, and monetize their content. As the community continues to expand rapidly, REPUBLIK is redefining the landscape of online interaction. The funds raised will be allocated to furthering the development of REPUBLIK's platform and the establishment of their state-of-the-art Web3 creator tools on the blockchain. Although REPUBLIK's app is currently in beta on Android, iOS, and the web, it has garnered significant interest. The platform provides creators with inventive methods for interaction and recognition for their contributions. A representative from HTX Ventures commented "the landscape of social platforms is undergoing a transformation with the emergence of Web3, and REPUBLIK's distinctive practice of consistently rewarding the community sets them apart within the realm of SocialFi projects. In addition to their creator-centric approach, REPUBLIK holds the potential to offer a compelling value proposition for existing Web2 users." "For too long, people have devoted their time, attention, and creativity to existing platforms, often receiving little in return. REPUBLIK is set to change this by ensuring a fair distribution of community value. We're thrilled to have investors who share our vision and partners who are assisting us in building a genuinely community-owned platform," expressed REPUBLIK's CEO Daniel He. HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, leverages an integrated approach that combines investment, incubation, and research to identify the most exceptional and promising teams around the world. As a pioneer with a decade of experience in the blockchain industry, HTX Ventures is committed to driving the development of cutting-edge technology and emerging business models within the industry, offering comprehensive support to collaborative projects, including financing, resources, and strategic consulting, to establish a long-term blockchain ecosystem. To date, HTX Ventures has supported over 200 projects spanning multiple blockchain tracks, with some high-quality projects already listed on HTX for trading. Additionally, HTX Ventures is an active participant in fund-of-funds (FOF) investment, collaborating with top global blockchain funds like IVC, Shima, Animoca, and others to collectively foster the evolution of the blockchain ecosystem. In the foreseeable future, as the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, social platforms are poised to emerge as the most dynamic avenues for user engagement. The expansion of REPUBLIK holds the promise of reshaping the Web3 social interaction landscape and the creator economy. HTX Ventures will closely monitor REPUBLIK's advancements. About REPUBLIK Republik is on a mission to connect creators to their communities while rewarding everyone based on their interactions. With a rapidly growing community, REPUBLIK redefines the realm of online interaction. About HTX Ventures HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, integrates investment, incubation, and research to identify the best and brightest teams worldwide. With a decade-long history as an industry pioneer, HTX Ventures excels at identifying cutting-edge technologies and emerging business models within the sector. To foster growth within the blockchain ecosystem, we provide comprehensive support to projects, including financing, resources, and strategic advice. Contact Details Michael Wang glo-media@htx-inc.com Company Website https://www.htx.com/

October 12, 2023 01:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Contact Details Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

October 12, 2023 01:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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SIGMA America Announces Results of its 4th Annual “Focused On The Fight” Charitable Giving Campaign Supporting Local Community Education

SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

SIGMA Corporation of America, a leading camera and lens manufacturer for both photography and cinema applications, announced today the results of its 4th Annual “Focused on the Fight” Charitable Giving Campaign. The initiative kicked off the new academic school year with a $50,000 contribution to schools selected by participating SIGMA dealers through DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting teachers and students by funding educational projects that go beyond traditional school budgets. While this year’s charitable giving program is expected to cover 90% of U.S. states once fully funded later this month, SIGMA America’s long-term goal is to fund school projects in every state. To date, SIGMA dealers have donated to 68 schools and funded 70 school projects and will continue to grow as more projects are funded. Participating dealers are: Bedford Camera & Video, numerous locations in AK, OK, MO F32 Photo, Knoxville, TN Garland Camera Repair & Photo Imaging, Garland, TX Glazer’s, Seattle, WA Hot Rod Cameras, Burbank, CA Houston Camera Exchange, Houston, TX Nuzira, Scottsdale, AZ Pixel Connection, Avon, OH and Nashville, TN PROCAM, Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; and Cincinnati, OH SIGMA America is grateful for and dedicated to the Long Island community which has supported its headquarters for nearly 40 years, and to the Los Angeles community that welcomed its Burbank office and showroom in 2018. As part of this charitable giving campaign, SIGMA served a total of 44 schools and funded a total of 46 projects, including the following in the Long Island and Los Angeles communities: East Islip High School, Islip, NY, “Strobe Lighting for Photography Students” project Martin Luther King Junior Elementary, Wyandanch, NY, “Strike a Pose It’s Camera Time” project Sotomayar Arts and Science Magnet School, Los Angeles, CA, “Empowering Student Filmmakers” project Logan Academy of Global Ecology, Los Angeles, CA, “Make a Statement without Saying a Word” project "We strongly believe that Sigma’s ‘picture’ – or actions – must match our words," says Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of SIGMA America. "Photography, by its creative nature, promotes awareness, compassion, and empathy; it is the heart of all we do as photographers. Nurturing and cultivating the next generation of creatives starts in the school, and it’s often the creative programs that are the first to fall victim to underfunding. We look forward to the impact this initiative will have on our communities now, and in the years to come." For the full list of funded projects and participating partners, please visit: https://www.sigmaphoto.com/focused-on-the-fight-23 SIGMA’s “Focused On the Fight” Charitable Giving Campaign was started in 2020 to assist in alleviating and eradicating Covid-19 after-effects, and in 2022 turned its focused to supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Since its inception, a generous $343,000 has been donated to charities in the United States and Ukraine, including local charities selected by 53 SIGMA participating dealers. About SIGMA Corporation of America SIGMA Corporation of America, founded in 1984, is the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation, a family-owned manufacturer of lenses, cameras and photo accessories. Headquartered in Ronkonkoma, NY, SIGMA America expanded its US operations in 2018 with the opening of SIGMA Burbank, a multifunctional showroom, event space and repairs/distribution facility located in the heart of the Los Angeles entertainment industry. Craftsmanship. Precision. Dedication. Since 1961, SIGMA has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business produces its high-quality, award-winning still photo and cinema camera lenses, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan. In 2012, the company introduced SIGMA Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sports. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Leica, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony and SIGMA, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last. In 2016, the SIGMA Cine lens lineup was launched, further cementing SIGMA as an innovator in imaging engineering. Embodying the core optical DNA that has defined the SIGMA benchmark of excellence, SIGMA Cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production. Forming the landmark L-Mount alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic in 2018, SIGMA continues its storied tradition of imaging excellence through groundbreaking innovations such as the native L-mount SIGMA fp and fp L full-frame mirrorless digital cameras, announced in July 2019 and March 2021 respectively. These products, along with over 35 award-winning SIGMA Global Vision lenses available in native L-Mount format, demonstrate SIGMA's continued commitment to the creative community through expanded product offerings. With the fp, fp L and these lenses, even more users can now leverage SIGMA's renowned optical formula to achieve their creative vision with ease. ### For information about SIGMA America, please visit sigmaphoto.com and SIGMA Blog for helpful information about our products. Follow SIGMA America on social media! SIGMA Photo: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram SIGMA Cine: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Contact Details SIGMA +1 631-207-7381 SIGMA.PR@sigmaphoto.com Company Website https://www.sigma-global.com/en/

October 12, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Demand for Online Writing and Content Creation Jobs Intensifies, finds Freelancer.com

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Freelancer.com (ASX: FLN) (OTCQX: FLNCF), the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by number of users and jobs posted, today released its quarterly report revealing the most in-demand online jobs on the platform for Q3 2023. The Fast 50 Q3 2023 report, a quarterly dataset ranking the fastest growing and falling jobs on the platform, analyzed over 277,000 jobs posted by employers to Freelancer.com between July and September 2023. According to the data, the fastest growing freelance jobs by percentage growth in Q3 2023 were mostly writing, content creation and marketing related. As AI continues to advance, the need for human creativity remains strong. Employers are once again seeking freelancers to support with Creative Writing and Content Writing projects, which are up 22.4% and 19.4% respectively. A surge in demand for writing skills across the platform means there were more than 10,000 additional writing projects available in Q3 2023, which were already a trending skill evident in the previous quarter. The Q3 2023 data also indicates a consistent trend in businesses seeking freelance marketing support, with Search Engine Marketing (up 24.1%), Videography (up 17.4%) and Telemarketing (up 16.5%) seeing notable growth across the quarter. This aligns with the previous quarter's emphasis on business marketing activities. “Our Freelancer Fast 50 Report is a forward leading indicator of the skills and expertise businesses need today. Artificial Intelligence is powering a boom in content creation, particularly focusing on writing, marketing and video production skills” said Matt Barrie, Chief Executive at Freelancer. “Generative AI is superskilling freelancers and their ability to produce extremely high quality content and faster than ever before. Tools like ChatGPT and Bard have changed the game when it comes to producing and refining written content, while advances in video AI such as Runway Gen-2, HeyGen and Pika Labs means that video production and editing can be done with a click of a button.” Growth in skills like User Interface / IA (up 17.4% from 3,071 to 3,607) and UX / User Experience (up 13.9% from 1,193 to 1,359) highlight the importance of user-centric design in today's digital landscape. Data Mining (up 14.9% from 2,374 to 2,728) and Data Processing (up 10% from 11,013 to 12,115) were also amongst the top growing jobs. These skills are often associated with Sales functions and Lead Generation, which are also growing in the quarter, up 13.3% and 11.4% respectively. By leveraging freelancers to research leads, businesses can operate more efficiently and focus more on relationship building in the sales process. Design, Marketing and Video Creation Jobs Lead Year-on-Year Growth Several skills have surged in demand when comparing Q3 2022 and Q3 2023. Jobs for User Interface (UI) Design have doubled, growing by 101.9% to 3,607 from 1,786 in the same period last year. Search Engine Marketing jobs grew 80.4% (from 1,597 to 2,881) and Videography jumped by 77.1% (from 2,716 to 4,809). Fastest Falling Jobs of Q3 2023 The recent data highlights a shift in the demand for specific technical skills, which saw a significant increase last year as many tech companies laid off technical staff. There's a noticeable decline in jobs for certain established programming languages and frameworks. For instance, Matlab and Mathematica saw a 25.1% decrease (from 1,349 to 1,011 jobs). Similarly, projects requiring skills in AngularJS jobs dropped by 23.5% (from 1,722 to 1,318), while those requiring Django experts experienced a decline of 23.4% (from 1,216 to 932). C Programming, C++ Programming, and Python, which were all in-demand skills in Q3 2022, also all decreased on the platform in Q3 2023. While algorithms remain integral to many processes, there's been a reduction in specialized roles in this domain. This trend is evident in the decrease in demand for Algorithm skills, which saw a decrease of 22.5% (from 1,438 to 1,114 jobs). This might be a consequence of the advent of more intuitive tools and platforms that simplify algorithmic tasks. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fast 50 Q1 2023 - Data Analysis Writing Jobs Show No Sign Of Slowing Down The introduction of highly sophisticated and powerful generative AI tools have led many experts and commentators to predict that skills such as writing will be replaced by AI. However, the latest Fast 50 Q3 data demonstrates that writing jobs are here to stay, as content writing, creative writing, copy typing and ghostwriting jobs increase by more than 20% over the last quarter. These skills continue to flourish after reporting growth in the previous quarter on Freelancer.com, with Creative Writing ranked as the fastest growing skills in Q2 2023 (up 58%, from 1,868 to 2,961). An Increase in writing skills for two quarters in a row suggest that businesses are placing more emphasis on content creation by hiring freelancers to write articles and produce creative content. Copy Typing, the fastest growing skill for Q3’23 (up 28.7% from 6,381 to 8,213) encompasses all types of jobs from data entry to helping write e-books to transcription and typist projects. While technical projects do require degrees and past experience, most copy typing jobs can be performed by freelancers with no prior knowledge, making it a lucrative side hustle for freelancers globally. AI’s Impact on Whitecollar Jobs While writing jobs continue to flourish over the past 6 months, there is a need to understand how generative AI will impact jobs and various freelancing skills. In a longform essay titled ‘ AI know what you did last summer ’, Freelancer.com CEO Matt Barrie discusses the bleeding edge of AI technology and how he predicts these will go on the shape white-collar jobs. Barrie suggests that to be competitive in a world of AI, workers will need to adapt or move up the stack: “Those in white collar jobs will need to move ‘up the stack’. Illustrators become cinematographers. Writers become editors. Software developers become product managers. Grad students now run a research group.” Barrie also highlights that there is a major opportunity for freelancers, arguing that AI-powered freelancers will ultimately be the winners as they have the ability to compete against middle class workforces all around the world. AI’s impact on work productivity is evident in a recent AI study conducted by Freelancer.com which found that in a survey of over 1,300 US workers, a majority of those US workers (75%) are using generative AI tools in their work. One in three (33%) workers are using AI tools all the time in their work, while one quarter of US workers (25%) are using these tools sometimes and one sixth (16%) admit to never using AI at work. Marketing & Video Production Sustain Growth, Growing Every Quarter in 2023 Marketing and Video Production skills are one of the most in-demand skill categories on the platform, with data showing they’ve now grown every quarter since the beginning of the year. Search Engine Marketing (up 24.1%, from 2,321 to 2,881) ranked as the third fastest growing skill on the platform. Telemarketing (up 16.5%, from 1,054 to 1,228) has grown in Q3 as businesses turn towards more traditional marketing tactics. Sustained growth in different types of marketing skills means there are many opportunities for skilled freelancers to find unique projects on the platform. As for video production, not only is the skill up quarter-on-quarter, but both Video Production and Videography have almost doubled when compared to the same time last year, up 58.1% and 77.1% respectively. The surge in freelancer video production jobs can be attributed to the booming demand for online content, especially on platforms like YouTube (up 10.3%, from 1,174 to 1,295 jobs in Q3) and TikTok. As content is a staple in many marketing strategies, businesses are turning to freelancers to help them produce content, boosting this as a potential category for workers. Businesses Delegating Sales Functions to Freelancers As found in the Freelancer.com World’s Most Boring Job research, businesses often delegate research heavy tasks to on-demand freelancers. In turn, this allows businesses the ability to operate more efficiently and focus on more impact-based tasks. A unique trend uncovered in the Fast 50 Q3 2023 shows that businesses are leaning on freelancers to help with the research portion of the sales function. Sales and Lead Generation ranked as some of the fastest growing jobs in the quarter, up 13.3% and 11.4% respectively. Interestingly, Sales and Lead Generation both featured in the top 25 fastest growing jobs in Q2 2023. Growth in sales and lead generation is an example of how businesses are employing freelancers to help them streamline the sales process. ###### Freelancer Fast 50 The Freelancer Fast 50 report is the world’s largest forward indicator of trends in online jobs related to industries, technologies, products, and companies. The data is based on 277,000 jobs posted to the Freelancer.com platform between July 1 to September 30 2023. Fast 50 Q3 2022 vs Q3 2023 Fast 50 Q2 2023 vs Q3 2023 Data About Freelancer Twelve-time Webby award-winning Freelancer.com is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted. More than 69 million registered users have posted over 23.1 million projects and contests to date in over 2,000 areas as diverse as website development, logo design, marketing, copywriting, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and manufacturing. Freelancer owns Escrow.com, the leading provider of secure online payments and online transaction management for consumers and businesses on the Internet with over US$5 billion in transactions secured. Freelancer also owns Freightlancer & Loadshift, enterprise freight marketplaces with over 550 million kilometers of freight posted since inception. Freelancer Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN and is quoted on OTCQX Best Market under the ticker FLNCF. Forward-looking statements This document contains certain "forward-looking statements". The words "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "project", "forecast", "estimate", “outlook”, “upside”, "likely", "intend", "should", "could", "may", "target", "plan" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance on, future earnings and financial position and performance, including Freelancer’s FY23 outlook, are also forward-looking statements, as are statements regarding Freelancer’s plans and strategies and the development of the market. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Freelancer, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Freelancer cannot give any assurance or guarantee that the assumptions upon which management based its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct or exhaustive beyond the date of its making, or that Freelancer's business and operations will not be affected by other factors not currently foreseeable by management or beyond its control. Such forward-looking statements only speak as at the date of this announcement and Freelancer assumes no obligation to update such information. The release, publication or distribution of this document in jurisdictions outside Australia may be restricted by law. Any failure to comply with such restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable securities laws. Contact Details Freelancer.com Marko Zitko +61 404 574 830 mzitko@freelancer.com

October 12, 2023 07:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Grupo Mercury Adopts Digital Transformation Strategy Powered By ToolsGroup Supply Chain Solutions

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ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Grupo Mercury, the Latin American business group dedicated to the import and marketing of wholesale electronics products, to help tailor inventory to demand for enhanced customer satisfaction, support business objectives, and accelerated business growth. Grupo Mercury has over 10 years of experience in the market, importing products associated with lighting, electronics, and Smart Home devices. The company operates out of six distribution centers, managing a portfolio of roughly 3,500 products. The complexity of handling such a wide product range, characterized by high seasonality and intermittency, was further complicated by regionally differentiated demand trends and long supply lead times. With ambitious growth objectives, the company began looking for a transformative digital solution that could increase efficiency within its complex network, while freeing up working capital and resources for their growth-associated initiatives. “We’re excited to embark on the next phase of growing our business and bringing great service and great products to even more customers across the region,” said Fabián Samaca, Managing Director. Fredy Martinez, Regional Director of Supply Chain, added, “We chose ToolsGroup to accompany us on this journey because they had the maturity to support our expansion plan, an in-depth understanding of the LATAM marketplace, and a proven track record of handling similar challenges and product types efficiently and profitably.” To achieve its growth objectives and exceed customer expectations, Grupo Mercury selected Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+), ToolsGroup’s suite of solutions that provides a unique probabilistic planning approach. Thanks to a built-in, AI-driven probabilistic forecast, these solutions account for variability and tailor inventory to demand, mitigating risk and uncertainty in demand and supply planning. ToolsGroup has over 100 customers within distribution, giving the machine learning engine behind these capabilities ample opportunity to learn and adapt to the industry’s unique challenges. By leveraging ToolsGroup’s native AI and automation, Grupo Mercury can navigate complexity, satisfy demand, and achieve enhanced business performance amid network expansion. “As distributors ramp up growth and face increasing complexity, a robust planning engine becomes crucial for satisfying demand while maintaining forward momentum,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “ToolsGroup provides the technology and expertise that power, focus, and channel that momentum to ensure increased customer satisfaction and profitability. We’re excited to embark on this journey with Grupo Mercury and together build a more resilient supply chain that will help them convert growth potential into real-world benefits.” Learn more about how probabilistic forecasting helps distributors determine the optimal inventory levels to meet customer service and business goals HERE. About Grupo Mercury Grupo Mercury is a multi-Latin company that imports and markets lighting, electrical, smart home and hardware products with more than 10 years in the market, with different lines of business, designed for each consumer need. Stay in touch with Grupo Mercury on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, or visit www.grupomercury.lat. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

October 12, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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COMCAST TO DELIVER MULTI-GIG SYMMETRICAL SPEEDS TO CUSTOMERS OVER EXISTING CONNECTIONS IN WORLD-FIRST DOCSIS 4.0 DEPLOYMENT

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Comcast announced that next week it will begin to introduce the first residential customers in the world to next-generation Internet powered by DOCSIS 4.0 technology. The latest version of DOCSIS technology is a giant leap forward in Internet connectivity that can deliver multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds to customers over the connections that already exist in tens of millions of homes in Comcast markets across the country. As a part of the launch, Comcast will introduce a new portfolio of symmetrical products for residential customers. Comcast will begin rolling out DOCSIS 4.0 to select neighborhoods in Colorado Springs, CO, and will launch new markets throughout the country over the next few years. Select areas of Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA are expected to begin rolling out before the end of this year. “The ubiquity of our network, which is already accessible to tens of millions of homes, provides us with an incredible opportunity to bring multi-gigabit upload and download speeds to communities across the country with the scale and efficiency that no other provider can replicate,” said Dave Watson, President & CEO, Comcast Cable. “Our connectivity experience, powered by the Xfinity 10G Network, will allow us to deliver speeds up to 10 Gbps over our traditional network to virtually all our customers, plus even better reliability, lower latency, and the best in-home WiFi coverage. We’re entering the next phase of this industry leadership with DOCSIS 4.0 technology to introduce X-Class Internet products that will revolutionize the way our customers get online today and many years into the future.” Introducing X-Class Internet Symmetrical 10 Gbps service based on fiber-to-the-home technology is already available in all of Comcast’s markets, and as part of its continued network evolution and the introduction of DOCSIS 4.0, multi-gig symmetrical speeds are rolling out. New and existing residential customers connected via DOCSIS 4.0 will have access to Comcast’s newly introduced next-generation X-Class Internet portfolio. X-Class speed tiers include X-300 Mbps, X-500 Mbps, X-1 Gbps and X-2 Gbps upload and download speeds and low lag for the ultimate live sports streaming experience on Peacock, smooth connections on work calls, and ultra-responsive gaming. “The enhancements that we have been making to our network over the past few years have been foundational to creating an award-winning network architecture that is fully virtualized and capable of delivering these exciting capabilities to our customers,” said Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer, Comcast Cable. “This is an awesome achievement and I’m incredibly proud of the team of brilliant technologists here at Comcast who have worked relentlessly to make DOCSIS 4.0 a reality ahead of schedule.” Full Duplex DOCSIS Comcast’s path to DOCSIS 4.0 leverages breakthrough network technology known as “Full Duplex” that utilizes the same network spectrum to dramatically increase upstream speeds without sacrificing downstream speeds. Comcast 10G Innovation The DOCSIS 4.0 launch is the latest in a long line of world firsts that Comcast has spearheaded in the effort to implement DOCSIS 4.0. In April 2021, Comcast conducted the first-ever live test of full duplex DOCSIS and later that year tested the world’s first 10G connection all the way from the network to a modem. In 2022, Comcast conducted a world-first live trial and connected a business location in the Philadelphia region to its live network including a DOCSIS 4.0-enabled 10G node and multiple cable modems. In February 2023, the company marked another major milestone in the nation’s largest and fastest multi-gig deployment by announcing its latest Xfinity 10G Network upgrade launched to 10 million homes and businesses. In addition to Comcast’s efforts to deploy DOCSIS 4.0 and other 10G upgrades across its footprint, the company continually invests in delivering a superior connectivity experience that is not only fast but is also reliable with less lag. Award Winning Tech – Comcast has lead the industry in deploying technologies within its network to enhance speed, reliability and latency like distributed access architecture (DAA) and a vCMTS, which earned an Emmy® Award for Technology and Engineering. Smart Network – Comcast-developed technology like Comcast Octave and Xfinity Fiber Meter (XMF), enables optimized network performance by proactively identifying and even repairing network impairments that impact customers’ services. Storm-Ready WiFi – In August 2023, Comcast introduced Storm-Ready WiFi, the first product of its kind offered by an Internet provider designed to maintain a connection during a power or local outage. Low Latency – Deployed Active Queue Management (AQM) system nationally and currently trialing the latest CableLabs low latency DOCSIS (LLD) specification. DOCSIS Technology Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) was first introduced in 1997 as a solution for high-speed data to be transmitted over existing cable wires, replacing dial-up phone lines for an Internet connection. Comcast has been a leader in deploying DOCSIS updates to deliver faster speeds to all the homes and businesses in its service areas. In early 2016, Comcast was the first to introduce DOCSIS 3.1-powered Gigabit Internet service and rapidly expanded Gigabit speeds across the country to more locations than any other provider. Xfinity customers in Colorado Springs will be able to sign up online for the new DOCSIS 4.0-powered Internet plans. ### About Comcast Corporation Comcast is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Leslie Oliver +1 303-810-6326 leslie_oliver@comcast.com Company Website https://colorado.comcast.com/

October 12, 2023 08:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time

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Binance (BNB) Price Prediction: Everlodge (ELDG) Leads The Market Bull Run, TRON (TRX) Shows Revival

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If you want to achieve your financial objectives through crypto investments, investing in Everlodge will be highly fruitful. This new project’s presale has provided investors with a perfect growth opportunity. Therefore, experts and investors alike prefer it over long-standing cryptocurrencies like Binance (BNB) and TRON (TRX). Join the Everlodge presale and win a luxury holiday to the Maldives Binance’s (BNB) US Trade Volume Drops By 99% Binance (BNB) has witnessed a massive erosion in its market share in the United States. As per the latest data from Kaiko, the trade volume of Binance’s US arm has plunged by 99% since March. Moreover, many US customers of Binance are still aggressively withdrawing from the exchange. Hence, the market value of Binance has taken a hit. Binance’s price has dipped by 3% in the past month. Thus, the current trading price of Binance has plummeted to $210.72. According to experts, the ongoing SEC lawsuit, and growing FUD around the exchange have crippled Binance. Subsequently, as per some market predictions, Binance can close the year within the $190-$225 price range. TRON (TRX) Attracts New Users To Its Blockchain Decoupling with the market, TRON (TRX) has been able to move upward in recent weeks. The price of TRON has increased by over 9% in the past month. Consequently, TRON’s current market value stands at $0.084. One of the major reasons why TRON has been rising is its ability to attract new users. The latest on-chain data reveals that the number of addresses on the TRON network has surpassed 185 million. Besides, TRON has also become the second-highest blockchain network in terms of total value locked (TVL). At press time, TRON’s TVL is over $15.6 billion. Everlodge (ELDG) Presale Solidifies Its Market Position The data from Coherent Market Insights’ report suggest that the market size of vacation rentals can surge to $116.7 billion by 2030. Everlodge is shaking up the hospitality industry with its new Web3 platform. The platform will let users invest in luxury hotels, and vacation homes starting from as little as $100. It is the first blockchain platform to combine NFTs, and the holiday stays sector. The platform will mint non-fungible tokens for luxury villas, hotels, and vacation stays. Besides, the tokens will be fractionalized to allow small investors to invest. Moreover, the NFTs will increase in value because they will have the backing of real-world properties. The native cryptocurrency of the platform's ecosystem is ELDG. Additionally, token holders will get discounts on transaction fees, staking rewards, and holiday giveaways. Moreover, they will get access to the rewards club. If you join the rewards club, you will earn complimentary stays at luxury properties. The token presale round is in its 3rd stage, and has skyrocketed in value. The ELDG token price has gone from a low of $0.01 to a high of 0.018 in a few weeks. The platform adopts a dynamic pricing model. Hence, in the next stage, the price of the token will increase to $0.19. Analysts predict that the project’s value will increase by at least 280% during the presale phase, and by 3000% once it is launched. Find out more about the Everlodge (ELDG) Presale Website: https://www.everlodge.io/ Telegram: https://t.me/everlodge Contact Details Everlodge PR pr@everlodge.io

October 12, 2023 09:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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XRP, Dogecoin, and Tradecurve Markets Could Change Your Life in the Next Bull Run – Don’t Miss Out

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In the fast-paced world of crypto, the key to making it is identifying promising tokens. As the crypto community eagerly anticipates the next bull run, three assets have emerged as potential life-changers: XRP (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Tradecurve Markets (TCRV). With this list backed by experts, it suggests their massive potential. >>Register For The Tradecurve Presale<< What is XRP? XRP is the digital currency powering the Ripple network, a cross-border payment protocol. Its competitive advantages include lightning-fast transaction speeds, scalability, and low fees. Moreover, XRP is a serious contender in the crypto scene, ranking as a top 5 cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Recent developments in XRP’s ecosystem position it for significant growth in the next bull run. These include partnerships with major financial institutions and payment companies, making it a compelling investment to position in. Furthermore, its successive victories in the ongoing legal battle against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) make it a major contender for explosive growth. Hence, for a life-changing opportunity, XRP represents a promising option. Is Dogecoin Deserving of the Hype? Dogecoin deserves all the hype it is currently receiving. As the first memecoin, it is the leading and most dominant token within the meme ecosystem. Also, Dogecoin is a top crypto in the broader market, ranking as a top 10 token. While it was once dismissed as a mere internet meme, it has evolved into a serious player in the crypto market. Moreover, as the leading meme token, Dogecoin is expected to be at the forefront of the next meme craze. Further, its strong and active community is only rivaled by a few. This will play a pivotal role in its surge in both the next memecoin frenzy and the bull run. Therefore, Dogecoin is well deserving of the hype it is witnessing, and it represents a life-changing crypto opportunity. >>Register For The Tradecurve Presale<< Tradecurve Markets: Explosive Growth Potential While XRP and Dogecoin have captured the attention of the crypto community as well-established cryptos, Tradecurve Markets (TCRV) is savvy investors’ wild card. As a project in its ICO phase but built on solid fundamentals, it has immense room for growth. According to industry experts, it will likely increase by 50x before the end of the year, minting crypto millionaires in the process. Its unique approach to trading is poised to take the trading world by storm. This novel concept revolves around the combination of the best features of centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges. Therefore, it will be a hybrid trading platform offering the best of both worlds. That isn’t all; it will also be an all-in-one trading platform where cryptocurrencies as well as financial instruments can be traded. These include forex, commodities, stocks, etc. In addition, users will be able to trade thousands of assets from a single account while enjoying complete anonymity. Other competitive edges include zero commission, tight spreads, and high leverage. With its presale ongoing, the raise of over $6.6 million indicates a high level of confidence among investors. This also hints at the potential for substantial returns in the upcoming bull run, coupled with its imminent adoption. At its current presale stage, it is priced at $0.03 per token, a low entry point for staggering returns. For more information about the Tradecurve Markets (TCRV) presale: Website: https://tradecurvemarkets.com/ Buy presale: https://tradecurvemarkets.com/ sign-up Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tradecurveapp Contact Details Tradecurve Markets Media Team media@tradecurvemarkets.com

October 12, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

JustiFi Introduces: The Fintech Platform for Platforms

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Today, Justifi is announcing the full launch of its highly anticipated fintech platform for platforms. This comprehensive stack of white-label financial tools enable software companies to monetize low-code fintech solutions like embedded payments, lending, and insurance all inside one integrated platform. Leveraging modern web components and API technologies, the JustiFi platform offers the fastest path to fully optimized fintech monetization for platform companies. “Platforms that see substantial fintech results can significantly expand their TAM (Total Addressable Market), boost revenue by 3-5 times, and command valuations 5-10 times higher than their competitors without fintech integration,” said Joe Keeley, JustiFi co-founder and CEO. The world's best platforms are winning with fintech products; however, turning this ambition into tangible results can prove to be a challenging journey, a narrative that JustiFi's founders are intimately familiar with. Before JustiFi, its leadership team had founded and led several vertical platforms, including SportsEngine, a vertical SaaS platform for youth sports organizations. In 2016, at the time of its sale to NBC Sports, SportsEngine had achieved world-class fintech results with embedded payments, insurance and lending. At the time, a staggering 85% of their revenue was coming from fintech products alone. The company was transformed, but SportsEngine's fintech journey was also complicated and expensive, involving a dedicated team of 50+ experts, intricate vendor integrations, and over a decade of work. There simply wasn’t an all-in-one fintech platform available on the market. That is until they built the JustiFi platform, a flexible plug-and-play fintech infrastructure powered by low-code APIs and web components, making fintech monetization faster and more accessible than ever before. What once took platforms tens of millions of dollars and a decade-plus to create, can now be activated in just days. With this platform launch, JustiFi has democratized access to fintech monetization and made good on its promise to accelerate the fintech potential of all platforms. Following its successful initial round of seed funding, which garnered $10.6 million from prominent investors like Crosslink Capital, Rally Ventures, and Emergence Capital in December 2021, JustiFi has welcomed a wave of enterprise clients from sports tech, rental management software, franchise operations, and various other sectors. These new partners collectively process billions of dollars in payments annually, showcasing JustiFi's rapid growth as a registered payment facilitator and an emerging fintech leader for platforms. For more information about the JustiFi platform, please visit www.justifi.tech. About JustiFi: JustiFi, the fintech platform for platforms, enables software companies to monetize white-label fintech products like embedded payments, lending, and insurance faster than ever before. As a registered payment facilitator, JustiFi provides world-class customer support and helps platforms deliver seamless fintech experiences to their end users. Contact Details JustiFi Cory Ploessl +1 612-281-8966 cory.ploessl@justifi.tech Company Website https://justifi.tech/

October 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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