TRILLER COMMUNITIES LAUNCH WITH CELEBRITY-LED FAN HUBS

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Triller Sets the Stage for the Future of Community, Culture and Commerce


LOS ANGELES
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its NASDAQ debut and bell-ringing ceremony in Times Square, Triller (ILLR) has unveiled some of the Creators who will be a part of the upcoming launch of Triller Communities, a bold new platform designed to give creators full control of their digital worlds, empower fans to participate meaningfully, and offer brands early access to a culture-shaping ecosystem.

With top creators across music, fashion, fitness, sports, and lifestyle already signed on—including JustMaiko, Bella Blaq, JR Warren, and Clifford Taylor IV—Triller is becoming a launchpad for immersive, creator-led fan hubs. These are more than feeds—they’re self-contained, interactive communities where fans can engage directly and access exclusive content.

What sets Triller apart is its growing network of fan-powered Community Managers, thousands of users volunteering to help run and grow their favorite creators’ communities. This model transforms followers into collaborators, fueling a new kind of fan economy with shared ownership and reward.

“We’re building the future of social,” said Triller app CEO Sean Kim. “Triller Communities give creators ownership, fans a seat at the table, and brands a front-row seat to culture.” SVP of Technology Operations Manoj Malhotra added, “Each community is a fully customizable, scalable network. This is real infrastructure.”

With creators spanning diverse verticals and organizations like Empire Records joining in, Triller’s ecosystem is growing fast— and so is brand interest. “We see Triller Communities as the next evolution of brand storytelling—where we don’t just sponsor culture, we help shape it,” said Daniella Gallego, VP of Marketing at Triller. “Several brands are jumping at the opportunity to be early adopters, capitalizing on the migration of leading creators and their fans.”

As creators migrate their audiences to Triller, brands have a rare opportunity to integrate, not interrupt. By partnering with creators and Community Managers, they can launch drops, co-create events, and build relevance with Gen Z and Millennial audiences in authentic, organic ways.

For creators, it’s ownership. For fans, it’s a seat at the table. For brands, it’s cultural credibility. And for Triller, it’s just the beginning.

As Kim puts it: “We’re not just building tools. We’re building digital nations—and we’re inviting the world in.”


About Triller Group Inc.
 (Nasdaq: ILLR) Triller Group Inc. is a technology powerhouse with a portfolio of high-growth businesses poised to break through in the Creator Economy. Triller App is the most creator-focused social platform offering discovery, monetization, and ownership. Supported by Triller Platform, it serves as a cutting-edge social media platform designed for creators, offering innovative tools for content creation, marketing, and brand partnerships. It enables creators to connect with fans, monetize their work, and build meaningful relationships with brands.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) stages live and streaming combat sports events that are rapidly gaining popularity with fans globally. With a focus on exciting matchups and high-energy performances, BKFC has established itself as the fastest-growing combat league in the industry. TrillerTV is Triller Group’s premier live streaming platform, showcasing a diverse array of in-house and third-party sports and entertainment content. With its robust infrastructure, TrillerTV is committed to delivering high-quality live events that captivate audiences and drive subscriber growth.

Additionally, AGBA serves as a one-stop financial supermarket, providing independent distribution of a wide range of financial products and services. By connecting consumers with essential financial solutions, AGBA enhances Triller Group’s ecosystem, making it easier for users to access the tools they need for financial success.

Together, these diverse businesses form a unique and integrated ecosystem that positions Triller Group at the forefront of innovation in social media, live entertainment, combat sports, and financial services. For more information about our businesses, visit www.trillercorp.com and www.agba.com.

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Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund declares dividend

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PITTSBURGH
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) has declared a dividend. The fund seeks to provide investors with current dividend income that is exempt from regular federal income tax. In addition, this fund features income exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).



Tax-Free Dividend Per Share


Record Date:

April 23, 2025


Ex-Dividend Date:

April 23, 2025


Payable Date: 

May 1, 2025


Amount



Change From Previous Month

$0.0400

$0.0000

 

Investors can view additional portfolio information in the Products section of FederatedHermes.com/us.

Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a global leader in active investment management, with $829.6 billion in assets under management, as of Dec. 31, 2024. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 10,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has more than 2,000 employees in London, New York, Boston and offices worldwide. For more information, visit FederatedHermes.com/us.

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Teams Up with Babe Ruth League to Support Youth Baseball and Softball Across the Country

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Academy to serve as the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Babe Ruth League beginning in 2025


KATY, Texas
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Academy Sports + Outdoors (“Academy”) (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Babe Ruth League, serving as the league’s Official Sporting Goods Retailer. By combining resources and expertise, the two organizations aim to help youth athletes from across the country develop their skills, build confidence, and cultivate a lifelong love for baseball and softball. Babe Ruth League athletes, coaches, and their families will receive exclusive benefits and high-quality sporting goods, equipment, and apparel from Academy to enhance their experience both on and off the field.

“Academy is thrilled to partner with Babe Ruth League to make baseball and softball more available to youth athletes while also helping them to have fun and enjoy the outdoors,” said Chris Woods, Director of Regional Marketing at Academy Sports + Outdoors. “Together, we’re looking forward to enriching the experience of youth athletes and fostering a lifelong passion of baseball and softball.”

This new collaboration underscores Academy Sports + Outdoors’ commitment to supporting local communities and encouraging access to and participation in youth sports. Through this partnership, Babe Ruth Leagues across the country will benefit from equipment support, special promotions, and other valuable resources to ensure young athletes have the tools they need to succeed.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Academy Sports + Outdoors as an official partner of Babe Ruth League,” said Rob Conner, Vice President of Babe Ruth League, Inc. “Their dedication to providing top-tier sporting goods and their commitment to supporting youth sports aligns perfectly with our goals. This partnership will allow us to provide even more opportunities and resources for our leagues, ensuring that every player has access to the equipment they need to enjoy and excel in the game.”

The Babe Ruth League, Inc. is committed to providing participants with the best educational sports experience. The program teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. Using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, Babe Ruth League caters to more than one million players nationwide. For more information about Babe Ruth League, visit baberuthleage.com.

To learn more about Academy Sports + Outdoors, visit academy.com.

About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy’s mission is to provide “Fun for All” and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy’s product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.

About Babe Ruth League
Founded in 1951, Babe Ruth League, Inc. is a world-class youth baseball and softball organization committed to teaching young athletes sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership through the game. baberuthleague.org

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Rasmussen University Celebrates 125 Years of Transforming Lives Through Career-Focused Education and Strengthening Communities

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Milestone anniversary honors a Legacy of Opportunity


MINNEAPOLIS
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rasmussen University is excited to celebrate 125-years of transforming lives and strengthening communities through career-focused education. Rasmussen will mark this milestone in 2025 with a series of activities and initiatives honoring its enduring legacy of opportunity.

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125 Years of Opportunity and Impact

In 1900, Walter Rasmussen founded the Rasmussen Practical School of Business in St. Paul, Minnesota, recognizing the growing need for skilled professionals in a rapidly evolving world. From the beginning, Rasmussen University has championed the belief that education creates opportunity, empowering generations of learners to shape their futures and make a lasting impact on themselves, their families, and their communities.

For 125 years, Rasmussen has built upon a legacy of opportunity—expanding access to education, especially for underrepresented and underserved populations. From pioneering online learning to launching in-demand programs that meet workforce needs, the University has continuously evolved to offer a person-centered, career-focused education that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

Today, Rasmussen offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in eight areas of study across 20 campuses and online and is a national leader in nursing education.

“Joining Rasmussen University in its 125th year is an incredible honor,” said Mark Arnold, president of Rasmussen University. “For 125 years, this institution has transformed lives through education, opening doors for students from all backgrounds. I am proud to be part of an organization so deeply committed to career-focused learning and student success. This milestone anniversary not only celebrates Rasmussen’s legacy but also sets the stage for the next 125 years of transformation, as we look ahead to new innovations, expanded access, and an even greater impact on the communities we serve.”

Key Anniversary Activities

Throughout 2025, Rasmussen will host a series of activities and initiatives to highlight, celebrate and honor a legacy of opportunity:

  • Campus Celebrations: Over the course of the year, Rasmussen will host several 125th anniversary events across its 20 campus communities—each playing a vital role in the University’s history and legacy. More information, including event dates, will be shared soon.
  • Green Couch Conversations: Rasmussen’s traveling Green Couch will visit various locations, featuring engaging conversations with students, alumni, faculty, and staff. These conversations will explore the meaning of legacy in education and careers, capturing inspiring stories of personal and professional growth. The series will be shared as both a podcast and a video series.
  • Research Study: Rasmussen will demonstrate its thought leadership by conducting research studies with a focus on legacy and future skills. The studies will include two surveys designed to understand how adults view their personal legacy and identify emerging job opportunities and critical skill requirements in the healthcare and business sectors.
  • Corporate Alliance Recognition: Throughout the year, Rasmussen will celebrate its strong history and relationships with employers across the country. More information will be shared later this year.

In addition to these activities, Rasmussen will launch targeted campaigns in key communities to raise awareness of its anniversary and legacy. These campaigns will feature multi-platform messaging, billboards, and social media engagement.

“Rasmussen University is incredibly proud of our legacy of opportunity,” said Arnold. “As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that, more than ever, now, is a pivotal time to expand opportunities in career-focused fields like nursing, healthcare, and business that address critical workforce needs. We look forward to continuing our mission of empowering students and preparing them for successful careers in a dynamic and ever-changing job market, just as we have for the past 125 years—and will continue to do for many years to come.”

To learn more about Rasmussen University’s 125-year legacy of opportunity and anniversary activities, please visit Rasmussen.edu/Ras125.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission—an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org)—is committed to enriching our communities by providing innovative, career-ready higher learning and outstanding healthcare education. The University offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses across the country across eight areas of study. Since 1900, Rasmussen has been creating opportunities, transforming lives, and strengthening communities through person-centered career-focused education. In 2025, the University proudly celebrates 125 years of empowering students to achieve their goals and make a lasting impact. Rasmussen University is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). Learn more at www.rasmussen.edu.

ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.:

American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen UniversityHondros College of Nursing and Graduate School USA (GSUSA) provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.

Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: [email protected]

125 years of progress, innovation, and impact! Rasmussen University has continuously evolved to meet the needs of students and communities. Explore our journey and see how our history has shaped the future in our updated timeline.

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GERN Securities Lawsuit Filed Against Geron Corporation- Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights

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LOS ANGELES
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Geron Corporation (“Geron” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GERN) for violations of the federal securities laws.

Shareholders who purchased the Company’s securities between June 7, 2024 and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 12, 2025.     

CASE DETAILS:  According to the Complaint the company allegedly made misleading statements that gave investors the false impression that it had reliable information about its projected revenue outlook and anticipated growth. The Company’s optimistic reports of Rytelo’s launch and potential growth were far too optimistic. The Company failed to inform investors that Rytelo lacked necessary patient awareness for the Company to capitalize on what it had claimed was a significant unmet need for the drug.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, contact us to participate.

WHY DJS LAW GROUP? DJS Law Group’s primary focus is to enhance investor return through balanced counseling and aggressive advocacy. We specialize in securities class actions, corporate governance litigation, and domestic/international M&A appraisals. Our clients are some of the largest and most sophisticated hedge funds and alternative asset managers in the world. The litigation claims of our clients are extraordinarily valuable assets that demand respect, focus, and results.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

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Nexxen Launches Health Offering to Reach Key Audiences with Accuracy and Scale

Data-driven, end-to-end platform enables marketing strategies that ensure compliance while maximizing impact across display, linear & Connected TV

Innovative integration with leading healthcare analytics company PurpleLab provides powerful audience-building and reporting tools

NEW YORK, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexxen (NASDAQ: NEXN), a global, flexible advertising platform with deep expertise in data and advanced TV, today announced the launch of Nexxen Health, a new offering enabling health advertisers to run data-driven advertising campaigns that efficiently reach audiences and maximize impact across traditional and emerging formats, including display, linear and Connected TV (“CTV”), while maintaining privacy compliance.

A strategic component of the offering – an innovative integration between Nexxen’s proprietary audience discovery tool and PurpleLab®, a healthcare analytics company that holds the largest medical and pharmaceutical claims database in the US – can add additional layers of accuracy to pharmaceutical advertising campaigns while also extending reach with new patient and healthcare provider audiences.

“In a fast-changing, fragmented advertising and regulatory landscape, it’s critical for health and pharmaceutical brands to leverage flexible technology and powerful data that keeps them agile, precise and ready to capitalize on the opportunities emerging across display, CTV and linear,” said Chance Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer, Nexxen. “Nexxen simplifies healthcare advertising by offering scalable, high-quality video inventory alongside unique medical and pharmaceutical data solutions. Our approach enables precise audience discovery while maintaining compliance, supported by advanced planning tools, for measurable results.”

“We applaud Nexxen’s ongoing commitment to developing innovative, new ways to enhance campaign reach, optimization and measurement in the healthcare space,” said Kristy Quagliariello, Vice President, Programmatic Media, Klick Health. “We have been using Nexxen Discovery to yield critical insights for our growing roster of life sciences clients and are energized by how its integration of PurpleLab’s data promises to add a layer of qualification to our audiences prior to activation, and generate added levels of accuracy and insights for our clients.”

Nexxen’s integrated DSP and SSP offer health and pharmaceutical brands a direct path to premium, omnichannel inventory, driving efficiencies by maximizing match rates, reducing data loss and enabling real-time measurement, with real-time optimization to come in 2025. The platform’s audience discovery tool, Nexxen Discovery, optimizes audience quality through contextual refinement, while Nexxen TV Audiences, a dataset incorporating Nexxen’s unique automatic content recognition (“ACR”) data, enables coordination of health and pharmaceutical campaign reach across linear and digital.

Augmenting the power of Nexxen Discovery is a partnership with PurpleLab that integrates healthcare data from the country’s largest healthcare claims database with Nexxen’s contextual targeting capabilities. Through this partnership, Nexxen Discovery users will have the ability to activate and measure outcomes on approximately 500 privacy-safe and contextually relevant, direct-to-consumer healthcare audiences programmatically.

ABOUT NEXXEN

Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. With streaming in our DNA, Nexxen’s robust capabilities span discovery, planning, activation, monetization, measurement and optimization – available individually or in combination – all designed to enable our partners to achieve their goals, no matter how far-reaching or hyper niche they may be.        

Nexxen is headquartered in Israel and maintains offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific, and is traded on the Nasdaq (NEXN). For more information, visit www.nexxen.com

For more information, please contact:

Caroline Smith
Vice President, Communications, Nexxen
[email protected]

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “can,” “will,” “estimates,” and other similar expressions. However, these words are not the only way Nexxen identifies forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the launch of Nexxen’s health offering and any benefits or insights associated with the solutions as well as any benefits associated with any of Nexxen’s products and platforms including the Nexxen Marketplaces, Discovery Tool, cross-screen measurement tools, Data Platform and CTV offering. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause Nexxen’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from its expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: negative global economic conditions; global conflicts and war, including the current terrorist attacks by Hamas, and the war and hostilities between Israel and Hamas and Israel and Hezbollah, and how those conditions may adversely impact Nexxen’s business, customers, and the markets in which Nexxen competes. Nexxen cautions you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors that could cause actual results to vary materially, interested parties should review the risk factors listed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov) on March 5, 2025. Any forward-looking statements made by Nexxen in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Nexxen does not intend to update these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, except as required by law.  



Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Scalable Application Keys Innovation Wins NAB Show 2025 Product of the Year

Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Scalable Application Keys Innovation Wins NAB Show 2025 Product of the Year

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator providing a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers, today announced they were the recipient of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2025 Product of the Year Award in the Cloud Computing and Storage category for the Scalable Application Keys feature released for their Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage platform.

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Backblaze Chief Product Officer David Ngo on the benefits of Scalable Application Keys for Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.

Backblaze Chief Product Officer David Ngo on the benefits of Scalable Application Keys for Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.

Organizations managing feeds from large networks of cameras and devices can leverage Scalable Application Keys to upload data into B2 Cloud Storage with higher security and more easily. The feature allows media and security professionals to generate and refresh up to 10,000 unique data access keys per minute—enabling every camera, drone, IoT device, or endpoint that’s generating content to be provisioned with its own short-lived access keys.

“Scalable Application Keys extend Backblaze’s commitment to workflow security,” said Backblaze Chief Product Officer David Ngo. “Media teams often require interoperable, multi-platform workflows, device management protocols, and compliance requirements for footage retention. Scalable Application Keys allow for a 150x increase in the number of keys that can be generated and refreshed, enabling flexible and secure processes.”

As a result of technology advancement and market demand, organizations are deploying more cameras than ever before and holding on to that footage for longer, and with security threats and compliance requirements on the rise, there is a large focus on protecting original data. Early adopters of Backblaze B2 leveraging Scalable Application Keys include video surveillance platforms managing tens of thousands of cameras and privacy-focused photo and video applications.

About Backblaze

Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator providing a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. We deliver high-performance, secure cloud object storage that customers use to develop applications, manage media, secure backups, build AI workflows, protect from ransomware, and more. Backblaze helps businesses break free from the walled gardens that traditional providers lock customers into, enabling them to use their data in open cloud workflows with the providers they prefer at a fraction of the cost. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) was founded in 2007 and serves over 500,000 customers in 175 countries around the world. For more information, please go to www.backblaze.com.

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Snowflake Achieves Department of Defense IL5 Authorization, Furthering Position as the Trusted AI Data Cloud for Government and Defense Customers

Snowflake Achieves Department of Defense IL5 Authorization, Furthering Position as the Trusted AI Data Cloud for Government and Defense Customers

Snowflake also launches dedicated United States Public Sector entity, reinforcing commitment to Federal, Defense, and aerospace customers

No-Headquarters/BOZEMAN, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced it has achieved Department of Defense (DOD) Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authorization (PA) on AWS GovCloud US-West. This authorization enables Snowflake to offer IL5 authorized solutions to organizations requiring the highest levels of protection for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within the DOD and related agencies. It also allows the DOD to leverage advanced data analytics, collaborate securely, and generate AI-driven insights on Snowflake’s platform to enhance mission-critical operations, accelerate digital transformation initiatives, and achieve cognitive advantage. This milestone comes as Snowflake expands its government-focused operations with the launch of Snowflake Public Sector, Inc., a dedicated U.S. Public Sector subsidiary, emphasizing its commitment to serving Federal, Defense, State and local government, and education entities.

The IL5 PA from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) can be used by all agencies and military services within the DOD, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Combatant Commands. It also extends to industry mission partners and eligible State and Federal agencies seeking the secure data storage, collaboration, and analytics capabilities of Snowflake’s unified data platform.

“The Department of Defense’s mission to enhance readiness and drive innovation demands secure, data-centric solutions,” said Matthew Rose, Head of Corporate Government Relations at Snowflake. “Achieving IL5 authorization underscores Snowflake’s commitment to providing these solutions to Servicemembers, customers, and industry partners. This milestone allows us to bring secure and efficient enterprise solutions to controlled unclassified workloads across the national security community, improving readiness, ensuring fiscal accountability, rebuilding the military and industrial base, and delivering the best systems available.”

With IL5, Snowflake will enable the DOD to modernize and accelerate their data cloud migration by protecting and sharing mission critical data across the cloud. This reinforces Snowflake’s commitment to compliance and support of the warfighter and DOD missions globally. With this authorization, the DOD will have access to enhanced data capabilities in support of operations that advance national security objectives. Example use cases include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial Management: World-class financial management that accelerates mission readiness by offering a unified budgeting source, near real-time insights, enhanced accountability, comprehensive reporting, and efficient cost management.
  • Enterprise Business Operations: Maximized business and enterprise workload performance through a fully managed, centrally governed, and efficiency-driven multi-cloud data platform.
  • Logistics & Supply Chain: Improved inventory management and operations through increased visibility, decision support, operational efficiency, and demand forecasting.
  • Cybersecurity: A holistic platform for unified data, near unlimited visibility, and powerful analytics which helps eliminate blind spots in security data, strengthens incident response through unified monitoring, and provides a comprehensive repository for all security data.
  • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Enrich data from publicly available sources to accelerate decision making, conduct policy research, gather sentiment analysis, and perform economic forecasting.

These use cases represent just a few of the many mission-critical applications where Snowflake’s IL5 authorization can support the DOD and broader government operations. DOD customers can also leverage Snowflake’s comprehensive platform capabilities, including built-in governance through Snowflake Horizon and advanced security features. The platform delivers extensive data storage, analysis, and support for AI/ML capabilities, all designed to support diverse workloads across the national security landscape.

Snowflake’s IL5 authorization comes on the heels of establishing Snowflake Public Sector, Inc., a subsidiary dedicated to serving customers in the Federal, State and local government, national security, and education sectors. The formation of this entity underscores Snowflake’s long-term commitment to investing in and addressing the unique needs of the Public Sector industry and will allow Snowflake to better serve customers in mission categories who deal with sensitive and highly controlled information that require clearances to support. By providing tailored solutions to meet the complex requirements of Government agencies and their partners, Snowflake is expanding how these organizations can better serve citizens and constituents.

Organizations interested in Snowflake’s Government and Defense capabilities can begin leveraging these solutions immediately. Where eligible, current Snowflake customers can work with their account teams to enable IL5 capabilities, while new customers can connect with the Snowflake Public Sector team today.

Comments on the News from Snowflake Partners

  • “Booz Allen is dedicated to advancing the nation’s most critical defense and national security missions by leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Snowflake’s recent IL5 authorization marks a significant milestone, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions for our clients,” said Graham Evans, Senior Vice President at Booz Allen.
  • “As Snowflake’s Master Government Aggregator®, Snowflake’s IL5 authorization will enable us and our reseller partners to better serve our Defense customers and partners with the secure, enterprise-grade data capabilities they need. This advancement strengthens our ability to support the Defense ecosystem and deliver innovative solutions that accelerate mission success,” said Craig P. Abod, Carahsoft President.
  • “Snowflake’s IL5 authorization expands our ability to serve defense agencies with secure, scalable solutions. This milestone will enable us to better support mission-critical operations and help accelerate the modernization of our national defense infrastructure,” said Roger Hill, principal, Deloitte Risk and Financial Advisory, and Deloitte’s Defense, Security and Justice sector leader.
  • “Achieving IL5 authorization is a critical milestone for Snowflake, and as a mission partner, will be instrumental in our ability to serve defense agencies with the robust and compliant solutions they need to harness the full potential of their data in mission-critical environments,” said Susan Wedge, Managing Partner, U.S. Federal Market for IBM Consulting.
  • “We are partnering with Snowflake and other industry leaders to bring Llama’s capabilities to U.S. government agencies in support of our national defense. Snowflake’s IL5 authorization is yet another step towards advancing America’s technological edge and strengthening our national security,” said Dave Wehner, Chief Strategy Officer at Meta.

Learn More:

  • Read more about how Snowflake’s IL5 authorization enables secure data solutions for Defense and Government customers’ most sensitive unclassified information in this blog post.
  • Data mesh has become an increasingly popular approach to data management in recent years. Learn about how Snowflake enables the DOD to build a resilient data mesh in this white paper.
  • Connect with the Snowflake Public Sector team to explore how Snowflake supports Defense and Government initiatives.

About Snowflake

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Engineering and Construction Companies Lay the Groundwork for Growth and Innovation with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications

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Black & Veatch, Mortenson, Pike Corporation, and WSP Global transform business processes with the latest AI capabilities in the cloud


AUSTIN, Texas
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Leading engineering and construction companies are turning to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to help increase productivity, reduce costs, and enhance the employee and customer experience. With Oracle Fusion Applications, Black & Veatch, Mortenson, Pike Corporation, and WSP Global have been able to standardize finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experience data on an integrated cloud platform, access continuous innovation, and embrace the latest AI innovations to improve efficiency.  

“To help manage costs, streamline regulatory compliance tasks, and improve the employee and customer experience, engineering and construction companies need fast, accurate, and touchless processes,” said Rondy Ng, executive vice president of applications development, Oracle. “Inspired by direct input from our customer community, Oracle Fusion Applications gives engineering and construction companies the ability to leverage embedded AI to connect actions across all lines of business, improve the speed and accuracy of operations, and deliver projects on time and under budget.”

Pike Corporation drives finance, HR, and supply chain efficiency in the cloud

To support its mission to provide energy solutions safely, efficiently, and with integrity,
Pike Corporation
 – one of the largest providers of energy and turnkey infrastructure solutions for electric and gas utilities in the U.S.– needed to simplify key business processes, streamline M&A integrations, and reduce the amount of time its employees spend on manual tasks.

“The size of our business quadrupled within the span of five years. Our legacy applications could not keep pace with the speed of change, were costly to maintain, and required a lot of manual effort,” said Richard Wimmer, chief financial officer, Pike Corporation. “With Oracle Fusion Applications, we’ve been able to improve the speed and accuracy of business operations, accelerate our financial close process, and drive real-time decisions as we continue to expand and better serve our customers.”

Black & Veatch consolidates finance, planning, and HR in the cloud

To support its mission to build the world’s sustainable infrastructure, 
Black & Veatch
 – a 100 percent employee-owned global consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction company – needed to consolidate its finance, planning, and HR systems and simplify operations.

“Our on-premises systems limited visibility into critical data and prevented us from quickly adapting to changes in our business,” said Michael Williams, chief financial officer, Black & Veatch. “With Oracle Fusion Applications, we’ve been able to improve efficiency, expand insights, and better address client needs by standardizing business operations on a single platform with new embedded AI capabilities.”

Mortenson aligns finance, HR, and supply chain in the cloud

To support its mission to build for the greater good and provide superior solutions to its customers,
Mortenson
 – a U.S.-based builder, EPC, and real estate developer – needed an integrated business system to expand insights and help facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

“Our legacy systems did not effectively connect business processes, which made it difficult to access accurate insights related to spending, risk, projects, and talent,” said Lois Martin, chief financial officer, Mortenson. “Oracle Fusion Applications Suite has enabled us to rationalize 220 applications across 60+ entities and integrate finance, HR, and procurement processes. By standardizing key processes on a single platform, we have been able to connect actions across lines of business, improve agility, and better compete for projects in new markets.”

WSP Global unites finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experience in the cloud

To support its mission to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities it serves,
WSP Global
 – one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms – needed a new business platform aimed at continuously enhancing productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.

“The Oracle platform has provided us with the opportunity to enhance our ability to access real-time insights and achieve the visibility we needed across all of our business,” said Chadi Habib, Chief Technology Officer, WSP Global. “The current deployment of the Oracle Applications Suite has already begun to advance our business insights. We are confident that this solution will help enhance our operations over time, enabling unified and streamlined processes across our business. Ultimately, this transformation aims to deliver added value for our clients.”

Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite includes:

To learn more about Oracle Fusion Applications Suite, please visit: oracle.com/applications

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Appian Secures the Government’s Most Sensitive Civilian Data with FedRAMP® High Authorization for Appian Government Cloud

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Receives Full Three-year Impact Level 5 PA and Celebrates 10 Years of FedRAMP Authorization for Appian Cloud


MCLEAN, Va.
, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (NASDAQ: APPN) today announced that Appian Government Cloud (AGC) has obtained Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) High authorization, which will enable it to host highly sensitive government civilian data for Appian’s federal civilian customers where a security breach could result in loss of life or financial ruin. Appian has also renewed its Impact Level 5 (IL5) Provisional Authority to Operate (PA) from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for AGC for a three-year period. With IL5 compliance, AGC is authorized to host Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), mission-critical information.

AGC’s designation confirms its ability to handle highly sensitive, unclassified data for federal civilian customers.

Appian Government Cloud achieves FedRAMP High authorization.
FedRAMP is a government-wide program that standardizes security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud services, enabling agencies to adopt secure cloud technologies. The FedRAMP High designation is awarded to cloud providers that partner with a federal agency and pass a rigorous third-party security assessment. AGC’s designation confirms its ability to handle highly sensitive, unclassified data, including information critical to protecting lives and financial assets.

High impact data is found in law enforcement, emergency services, financial, and health systems, where data loss could have severe or catastrophic consequences. FedRAMP’s High baseline addresses the government’s most sensitive unclassified data, ensuring its security in cloud environments.

“Appian Government Cloud achieving FedRAMP High and IL5 means that government customers can now implement the directive of the administration’s Executive Order on Federal Agency AI Use and securely add AI across their business processes today,” said Michael Beckley, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Appian.

Appian Government Cloud receives three-year IL5 authorization to enable secure, improved processes for the DoD.
AGC is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS)/Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud offering that enables federal civilian and Department of Defense (DoD) organizations to run better processes that reduce costs, improve citizen experiences, and gain a strategic edge in an environment that meets stringent security standards. With an IL5 authorization, Appian manages the security of the underlying computing environment, enabling DoD mission owners to focus on building applications to meet their mission. A shared responsibility model allows application owners to inherit the majority security controls from Appian. While AGC has maintained an IL5 authorization since 2022, Appian has now received a three-year PA, demonstrating the DoD’s continued trust in Appian’s ability to provide industry-leading security and availability.

Appian marks 10 years of FedRAMP authorization.
Appian’s commitment to providing comprehensive security and compliance in the cloud goes beyond AGC. Since 2015, Appian Cloud has maintained its FedRAMP Moderate status, with this year’s authorization marking its 10th consecutive year of compliance. Appian Cloud customers benefit from a secure AI infrastructure, significant time and cost savings, improved security risk management, and enhanced program transparency for mission-critical federal operations. Appian Cloud is used by 22 different agencies across the federal government, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of State, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The FedRAMP High authorization for AGC, renewal of the IL5 PA for AGC, and 10-year FedRAMP Moderate authorization for Appian Cloud are the latest achievements in Appian’s 25-year history of working with the US Government. In 2024, Appian welcomed the US Department of Interior to its customer portfolio, marking a key milestone as the company is now trusted by every cabinet-level agency in the government.

For more information about Appian’s public sector offerings and compliance certifications, visit: https://appian.com/industries/public-sector/overview

About Appian

Appian is The Process Company. We deliver a software platform that helps organizations run better processes that reduce costs, improve customer experiences, and gain a strategic edge. Committed to client success, we serve many of the world’s largest companies across industries. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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