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DigitalBridge’s DataBank to Acquire Houston-Area Data Centers From CyrusOne

DigitalBridge’s DataBank to Acquire Houston-Area Data Centers From CyrusOne

Significantly Increases Capacity, Expands Customer Base and Adds Nation’s Fourth-Largest Metro Market to DataBank’s Industry-Leading Edge Infrastructure Footprint

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) (“DigitalBridge”) today announced that its portfolio company DataBank, a leading provider of enterprise-class colocation, interconnection and managed cloud services, has agreed to acquire four existing data centers in the Houston, Texas metro area from CyrusOne Inc., a premier global data center REIT, for $670 million.

The transaction positions DataBank as the largest independent data center provider in Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest metro area. The new facilities will collectively add more than 300,000 square feet of raised-floor data center capacity and 42.5 MW of installed critical IT load, as well as a roster of blue-chip customers from the area’s fast-growing healthcare, financial, energy, media and software sectors. Additionally, one of the facilities being acquired – the Houston West Campus – is the region’s primary interconnection point, with over 30 fiber networks, 3,500 cross connects and public cloud on-ramps from AWS and Google. Located along a major fiber corridor in Houston, the Houston West Campus is strategically positioned with access to significant and redundant utility power feeds and access to the fastest and most reliable telecommunications networks.

“We are excited to add the high-growth Houston market to DataBank’s portfolio, marking a significant milestone in our expansion efforts as we enter into our 27th metro area and add to what is already the largest edge infrastructure footprint in the United States,” said Raul Martynek, DataBank’s CEO. “We look forward to providing the businesses and people in this important community with best-in-class digital infrastructure.”

The transaction is being funded by an investor group led by DigitalBridge, DataBank’s controlling shareholder. In addition to leading a consortium of world-class institutional investors to support the acquisition, DigitalBridge is investing $80 million from its balance sheet to maintain its 20% ownership position in DataBank.

Marc Ganzi, President and CEO of DigitalBridge, said, “With this acquisition, DataBank is extending its footprint in a strong growth market with significant expansion potential, continuing its strategic focus on carrier-rich data centers in critical metro areas across the United States. We are pleased to support Raul and his team as they continue to deliver for an expanding Fortune 500 customer base.”

Following the close of the transaction, DataBank’s total portfolio will feature more than 65 facilities and 2.0 million square feet of raised-floor data center capacity. The third quarter 2021 annualized run-rate cash NOI represented by these acquired properties, including certain future contracted lease payments, aggregate $34.8 million, and the acquisition includes 100% ownership of the underlying real estate.

The transaction is expected to close late in the first quarter of 2022, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

About DataBank

DataBank enables the world’s largest enterprises, technology, and content providers to consistently deploy and manage their infrastructure, applications and data on the right platform, at the right time, in the right place. Our colocation and edge infrastructure footprint consists of 65+ data centers and 20 interconnection hubs in 30+ markets, on-ramps to an ecosystem of cloud providers, and a modular edge data center platform with virtually unlimited reach.

We combine these platforms with contract portability, managed security, compliance enablement, hands-on support, and a guarantee of 100% uptime availability, to give our customers absolute confidence in their IT infrastructure and the power to create a limitless digital future for their business.

About DigitalBridge

DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG) is a leading global digital infrastructure REIT. With a heritage of over 25 years investing in and operating businesses across the digital ecosystem including cell towers, data centers, fiber, small cells, and edge infrastructure, the DigitalBridge team manages a $42 billion portfolio of digital infrastructure assets on behalf of its limited partners and shareholders. Headquartered in Boca Raton, DigitalBridge has key offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Singapore.

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Columbia Sportswear Unveils USA Curling Uniforms for 2022 Winter Olympic Games

Columbia Sportswear Unveils USA Curling Uniforms for 2022 Winter Olympic Games

The reigning gold medalists will wear the brand’s latest performance technologies on global stage

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: COLM) is proud to unveil the official uniforms that the USA Curling National Team will wear throughout the competition in the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. The sport’s top athletes provided deep insight into the new uniforms and each piece was designed with high performance and national pride in mind.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220119005409/en/

The men’s and women’s USA Curling jerseys for the 2022 Winter Olympics feature Columbia technologies and aesthetics designed to capture the energy and national pride behind this growing sport. (Photo: Business Wire)

The men’s and women’s USA Curling jerseys for the 2022 Winter Olympics feature Columbia technologies and aesthetics designed to capture the energy and national pride behind this growing sport. (Photo: Business Wire)

Columbia worked closely with all members of USA Curling since announcing its multi-year sponsorship early this fall, and the customized jerseys, jackets, pants and accessories were developed specifically for the unique needs of the athletes. Technical elements include 4-way stretch fabrics to optimize mobility, abrasion-resistant materials, and the brand’s proprietary Omni-Wick™ technology for accelerated moisture evaporation. Between international matches, the team will stay warm and focused wearing jackets insulated with Omni-Heat Infinity, Columbia’s striking new gold metallic technology.

Technology is only part of the story with the new uniforms, which will be worn by athletes and coaches on the Men’s, Women’s, Mixed Doubles, and Wheelchair National Teams. The defining aesthetics capture the energy and national pride behind this growing sport. Graphic features of the curling uniforms include four non-linear stripes across the chest to represent the four team members competing on the ice, while the “curling” swoops represent the motion and movement of the stone as it slides down the sheet of ice. Stars and stripes cascading down the chest honor each state represented at the Olympics, and faintly blended into the patriotic red, white, and blue jerseys is a pebbled pattern reminiscent of the textured ice.

“Columbia’s ongoing partnership with USA Curling has been an exceptional experience and has inspired our designers to push our technologies and designs into exciting new directions,” said Joe Boyle, Columbia President. “We are proud of this collaboration and wish the entire team success as they compete on the global stage for gold.”

“The Winter Olympics represent the absolute pinnacle of our sport and Columbia’s commitment and open dialogue with our athletes helped ensure that every team is prepared to reach the podium,” said Jeff Plush, USA Curling CEO.

In the 2018 Winter Olympics, the USA Curling team captivated millions of fans after securing the country’s first gold medal in the sport. Viewership of the USA Curling’s National Championships has increased year-over-year and the reigning champions plan to make additional appearances on the podium in 2022.

ABOUT COLUMBIA:

Columbia, the flagship brand of Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company, has been creating innovative apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts since 1938. Columbia has become a leading global brand by channeling the company’s passion for the outdoors and innovative spirit into technologies and performance products that keep people warm, dry, cool and protected year-round. To learn more, please visit the company’s website at www.columbia.com.

ABOUT USA CURLING

Located in Eagan, Minnesota, The United States Curling Association, more commonly known as USA Curling, is the National Governing Body of the Olympic sport of curling and the Paralympic sport of wheelchair curling in the United States.

The mission of USA Curling is to grow, strengthen, and advocate for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of Curling in the United States by prioritizing accessibility and programmatic development from grassroots to podium. For more information, visit www.usacurling.org.

Andy Nordhoff

Sr. Manager, Public Relations

Columbia Sportswear

[email protected]

503-985-1739

Jenna Martin

Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications

USA Curling

[email protected]

715-318-2038

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USA Curling’s top athletes provided deep insight into the new Columbia uniforms and each piece was designed with high performance and national pride in mind. (Photo: Business Wire)
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Amplitude to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Webcast on February 16, 2022

Amplitude to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Earnings Webcast on February 16, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL), the pioneer in digital optimization, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 after market close on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Amplitude will host a video webcast that day at 2:00 PM PT to discuss its financial results and provide its financial outlook for the first quarter and full year 2022.

The webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of Amplitudes website at investors.amplitude.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the same website a few hours after the conclusion of the event.

About Amplitude

Amplitude is the pioneer in digital optimization software. More than 1,400 customers, including Atlassian, Instacart, NBCUniversal, Shopify, and Under Armour rely on Amplitude to help them innovate faster and smarter by answering the strategic question: “How do our digital products drive our business?” The Amplitude Digital Optimization System makes critical data accessible and actionable to every team — unifying product, marketing, developers, and executive teams around a new depth of customer understanding and common visibility into what drives business outcomes. Amplitude is the best-in-class product analytics solution, ranked #1 by G2. Learn how to optimize your digital products and business at amplitude.com.

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Jason Starr

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Darah Easton

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Chase, Instacart and Mastercard Announce Partnership to Launch Credit Card

Chase, Instacart and Mastercard Announce Partnership to Launch Credit Card

First-ever Instacart credit card will offer accelerated points on Instacart purchases, among other perks and rewards

WILMINGTON, Del. & SAN FRANCISCO & PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer in the U.S., and Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced an expansion of their existing partnership to make Chase the exclusive issuer of Instacart’s first credit card. As a part of this partnership, Mastercard will become the exclusive payments network for the new offering.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220119005237/en/

The new Instacart Mastercard® credit card will be the first Chase co-branded card offering in the on-demand grocery delivery space. The card will allow consumers to earn accelerated points on purchases across the Instacart marketplace, which today includes more than 700 beloved national, regional and local grocers and retailers. The card is expected to launch in 2022 and will also offer a number of other benefits, perks and savings.

“Giving people access to the food they love and essentials they need is central to everything we do at Instacart,” said Asha Sharma, Chief Operating Officer, Instacart. “With the new Instacart credit card, we’ll be able to deliver even more ways for customers to save as they shop, and make Instacart the most affordable way for people across North America to get the food they want, from the retailers they love, delivered faster than ever before.”

“The adoption of more convenient digital services has accelerated, and consumers’ habits have clearly evolved,” said Ed Olebe, President of Chase Co-Brand Cards. “We are excited to introduce a new category of co-branded cards for Chase through this partnership with Instacart, a true leader in the grocery delivery space.”

“Our lives are more digital than ever, from how we shop to how we work, travel and connect. And consumers’ expectations about their experiences with brands are changing. It’s critical that we design and deliver the best payments and loyalty experiences for our cardholders, regardless of where or how they pay,” said Sherri Haymond, executive vice president, Digital Partnerships at Mastercard. “The new Instacart Mastercard is a prime example of the evolution of digital payments– a card tailored to customers, that earns relevant rewards as they live their lives. It’s a powerful way for Instacart to engage new customers and enhance the experience for existing ones.”

The new co-branded card expands the current relationship between Chase and Instacart. Since June 2020, the companies have worked together to provide limited-time Instacart offers and savings to existing Chase cardmembers. Chase and Instacart are currently offering eligible Chase cardmembers a free Instacart Express membership and $10 off their next order of $35 or more, through April 30, 2022. Instacart Express membership provides unlimited free deliveries and reduced service fees on all orders $35 or more. More details on this limited time offer and full terms are available here. Eligible cardmembers can sign up through January 31, 2022.

The new Instacart Mastercard is a World Elite Mastercard®, and will offer cardholders access to World Elite Mastercard benefits including complimentary 24/7 concierge service and access to Mastercard Priceless® Experiences.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the United States with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves more than 60 million American households with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: Nearly 4,800 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, 16,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to chase.com.

About Instacart

Instacart is the leading online grocery platform in North America. Instacart shoppers offer same-day delivery and pickup services to bring fresh groceries and everyday essentials to busy people and families across the U.S. and Canada. Instacart has partnered with more than 700 beloved national, regional and local retailers, including unique brand names, to deliver from more than 65,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America. Instacart’s platform is available to over 85% of U.S. households and 90% of Canadian households. The company’s cutting-edge enterprise technology also powers the ecommerce platforms of some of the world’s biggest retail players, supporting their white-label websites, applications and delivery solutions. Instacart offers an Instacart Express membership that includes reduced service fees and unlimited free delivery on orders over $35. For more information, visitwww.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visithttps://shoppers.instacart.com/.

About Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

www.mastercard.com

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Instacart Comms

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New AMD Radeon PRO W6000 Series Graphics Unleash High-Efficiency, Powerful CAD Performance for Mainstream Workstation Users

– The Radeon PRO W6400 graphics card offers up to 3X higher performance 

than the previous generation

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– New Radeon PRO W6500M and Radeon PRO W6300M GPUs are

optimized to power next-gen mobile workstations –

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced new additions to the AMD Radeon™ PRO W6000 Series desktop and mobile workstation graphics lineup, designed to deliver exceptional performance, stability and reliability for professional users, including CAD designers, engineers and office knowledge workers.

The new AMD Radeon PRO W6400 graphics card is built on the high-performance, energy efficient AMD RDNA™ 2 graphics architecture and advanced 6nm manufacturing process technology, with 16MB of high-bandwidth, low-latency AMD Infinity Cache™ memory technology acting as a bandwidth amplifier. Offering an ideal blend of performance and efficiency at an affordable price, the new graphics card is optimized for the requirements of today’s popular CAD and office productivity applications in a compact design that can be easily added to modern small-form-factor desktops.

Compared to the previous generation, the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 graphics card delivers up to three times higher performance1 in Autodesk AutoCAD© 2022 during 3D orbit rotational tests in shaded modes. It also offers up to 87 percent higher performance2 in McNeel Rhino using the Holomark 2 benchmark with mesh, object and model data stress tests. The new graphics card also offers performance gains in typical office applications and workloads, such as videoconferencing, email and web browsing, where reliability and stability are key.

Additions to the AMD Radeon PRO product family also include the AMD Radeon™ PRO W6500M and AMD Radeon™ PRO W6300M GPUs for next-gen professional mobile workstations. The new GPUs are also built on AMD RDNA 2 graphics architecture with 6nm process technology and harness up to 8MB of AMD Infinity Cache memory technology to deliver ultra-high viewport frame rates, dependability and exceptional performance for professional applications.

“Work patterns have changed dramatically over the last year, requiring professional users to work more efficiently and complete projects faster than ever,” said Scott Herkelman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit at AMD. “The Radeon PRO W6400 is a powerful graphics card that harnesses the award-winning AMD RDNA 2 architecture feature set, enabling not only mainstream CAD professionals to produce incredible and complex designs, but also meeting the demands of today’s office workers who need to edit images, create presentations, collaborate and multitask more than ever. In addition, the new AMD Radeon PRO W6000 Series mobile graphics provide the ideal combination of performance and mobility to drive a range of workloads for professionals on the go.”

High-Performance and Advanced Features

The new additions to the AMD Radeon PRO product family deliver an ideal combination of performance, efficiency, and affordability for mainstream professional users. Key features include:

  • AMD RDNA 2 Architecture: The award-winning AMD RDNA 2 graphics architecture delivers up to 94 percent faster performance over previous generation GCN architecture3.
  • AMD Infinity Cache™ Memory Technology: Up to 16MB of last-level data cache (L3) integrated on the GPU die is designed to reduce latency and power consumption, enabling higher performance compared to previous architectural designs.
  • Advanced Features: AMD Radeon PRO W6000 Series graphics offer hardware-accelerated raytracing, remote working capabilities4, 8K display support, the latest PCIe® 3.0 and 4.0 high-speed data transfer, VR creator support5, HDR Ready support and Quad-buffer stereo – all supported as standard features.
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    : The dynamic resolution technology is designed to improve frame rates in GPU-limited scenarios. By intelligently lowering resolution only in scenarios where fast in-viewport movement is detected, it can deliver a significant improvement in interactivity without impacting user-perceived image quality.
  • Application Certifications: AMD continues to work with leading professional software application vendors such as Autodesk, Robert McNeel & Associates, and others to help ensure AMD Radeon PRO graphics cards are built and tested to meet exceptional standards, delivering the stability and reliability required by workstation professionals. The list of certified applications can be found here.

Specifications, Pricing and Availability

Model Stream
Processors		 TFLOPS GDDR6 AMD
Infinity
Cache
(L3)		 Memory
Bandwidth		 Memory
Interface		 Display Outputs
AMD Radeon PRO W6400 768
(12 CUs)		 Up to 3.54 (FP32)
Up to 7.07 (FP16)		 4GB @ 16Gbps 16MB 128 GB/s 64-bit 2x DisplayPort™1.4 with DSC and audio support
AMD Radeon PRO W6500M 1024
(16 CUs)		 Up to 5.30 (FP32)
Up to 10.61 (FP16)		 4GB @ 16Gbps 16MB 128 GB/s 64-bit Dependent upon OEM configuration
AMD Radeon PRO W6300M 768
(12 CUs)		 Up to 3.37 (FP32)
Up to 6.75 (FP16)		 2GB @ 16Gbps 8MB 64 GB/s 32-bit Dependent upon OEM configuration

        
The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 graphics card is expected to be available beginning in Q1 2022, starting at an SEP of $229 USD. AMD Radeon PRO W6500M and Radeon PRO W6300M GPUs are expected to be available in pre-built OEM systems in select countries later this year.

Supporting Resources

  • Learn more about the Radeon PRO W6400 graphics card here
  • Learn more about the AMD Radeon PRO W6500M GPU here and the Radeon PRO W6300M GPU here
  • Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
  • Follow AMD on Twitter
  • Follow Radeon PRO graphics on Twitter
  • Sign up to receive the latest Radeon PRO graphics newsletters here

About AMD

For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies ― the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages. 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) such as the features, functionality, performance, availability, timing and expected benefits of the AMD RadeonTM PRO W6400 Series graphics card, the AMD RadeonTM PRO W6500M GPU and the AMD RadeonTM PRO W6300M GPU, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as “would,” “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects” and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this press release and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD’s control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation’s dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices; global economic uncertainty; loss of a significant customer; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AMD’s business, financial condition and results of operations; competitive markets in which AMD’s products are sold; market conditions of the industries in which AMD products are sold; cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; AMD’s ability to adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations; ability of third party manufacturers to manufacture AMD’s products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies; availability of essential equipment, materials, substrates or manufacturing processes; ability to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD’s products; AMD’s ability to introduce products on a timely basis with expected features and performance levels; AMD’s ability to generate revenue from its semi-custom SoC products; potential security vulnerabilities; potential security incidents including IT outages, data loss, data breaches and cyber-attacks; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD’s products; AMD’s reliance on third-party intellectual property to design and introduce new products in a timely manner; AMD’s reliance on third-party companies for design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components; AMD’s reliance on Microsoft and other software vendors’ support to design and develop software to run on AMD’s products; AMD’s reliance on third-party distributors and add-in-board partners; impact of modification or interruption of AMD’s internal business processes and information systems; compatibility of AMD’s products with some or all industry-standard software and hardware; costs related to defective products; efficiency of AMD’s supply chain; AMD’s ability to rely on third party supply-chain logistics functions; AMD’s ability to effectively control sales of its products on the gray market; impact of government actions and regulations such as export administration regulations, tariffs and trade protection measures; AMD’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets; potential tax liabilities; current and future claims and litigation; impact of environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions and other laws or regulations; impact of acquisitions, joint ventures and/or investments on AMD’s business, including the announced acquisition of Xilinx, and ability to integrate acquired businesses; AMD’s ability to complete the Xilinx merger; impact of the announcement and pendency of the Xilinx merger on AMD’s business; impact of any impairment of the combined company’s assets on the combined company’s financial position and results of operation; restrictions imposed by agreements governing AMD’s notes and the revolving credit facility; AMD’s indebtedness; AMD’s ability to generate sufficient cash to meet its working capital requirements or generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow to make all of its planned R&D or strategic investments; political, legal, economic risks and natural disasters; future impairments of goodwill and technology license purchases; AMD’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; AMD’s stock price volatility; and worldwide political conditions. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

©2022 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Radeon, AMD RDNA, Infinity Cache, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG Corporation. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

The information contained herein is for informational purposes only, and is subject to change without notice. Timelines, roadmaps, and/or product release dates shown in this press release are plans only and subject to change.

1. Testing conducted by AMD Performance Labs as of December 17, 2021 on a test system comprising Intel XeonW-2125 (Skylake-W) at 4Ghz, Windows® 10 Pro, and AMD Radeon™ PRO W6400 GPU pre-production sample / AMD Radeon™ PRO WX 3200 GPU with AMD Driver 21.40 RC. Benchmark Application: Autodesk AutoCAD® 2022 with file 1414.dwg, ‘Drainage Trencher’ model courtesy of Mastenbroek.com . Shaded Mode, Rotational Test Average (FPS @ 3840x2160px) PC manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. Performance may vary based on use of latest drivers. RPW-406

2. Testing conducted by AMD Performance Labs as of December 10, 2021 on a test system comprising Intel XeonW-2125 (Skylake-W) at 4Ghz, 32 GB system memory, Windows 10 Pro, Radeon PRO W6400 GPU pre-production sample with Radeon PRO Driver 21.40 Pre-release version / AMD Radeon™ PRO WX 3200 GPU with AMD Driver 21.Q3. Benchmark Application: Holomark 2 Benchmark/ PC manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. Performance may vary based on use of latest drivers, production drivers and production silicon. RPW-393

3. Testing as of March 23, 2021 by AMD Performance Labs on a test system comprised of an AMD Ryzen™ 5950X with AMD Radeon™ PRO W5700, AMD Radeon™ PRO W6800, AMD Radeon™ PRO WX 9100. Benchmark Applications: Lumion v.11 (Museum, Valley Winery, Downtown Development, Glass House, Villa Cabrera, Farnsworth, Residential Home, Beach House), Topaz Video Enhance AI 2.0.0 (Artemis-HQ, Gaia-HQ, Theia-Detail), Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS® Visualize 2021 SP3 (Camaro default angle, Yellow motorcycle, Snowmobile). Performance may vary based on factors such as tasks performed, driver version and hardware configuration. RPW-363

4. Compatible with AMD Radeon™ Pro WX 2100, 3100, 3200, 4100, 5100, 7100, 8200, 9100, and AMD Radeon™ Pro W5500, W5700, W6600, W6800 and VII GPUs. Remote Workstation functionality requires purchase and installation of Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops™, HP ZCentral™ Remote Boost, Microsoft® Remote Desktop Services, Teradici® Cloud Access Software or VMware Horizon®. Citrix and Microsoft require Enterprise driver 18.Q4 or newer, VMware requires Enterprise driver 20.Q3 or newer, ZCentral requires Enterprise driver 21.Q2 or newer, Teradici requires Enterprise driver 21.Q3 or newer. RPS-50a

5. Learn more at https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/vr-ready-creator

6. Learn more at https://www.amd.com/viewportboost

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George Millington

AMD Communications
(408) 547-7481
[email protected]

Laura Graves

AMD Investor Relations
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Regions Bank Announces New Steps to Reduce Overdraft Charges, Eliminate Non-Sufficient Funds Fees

Regions Bank Announces New Steps to Reduce Overdraft Charges, Eliminate Non-Sufficient Funds Fees

Updated services are an extension of the bank’s long-term commitment to help customers build and maintain financial success.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regions Bank on Wednesday announced the latest steps in the company’s long-term commitment to making banking easier while equipping customers with a growing range of financial tools, insights, and services to help them manage their accounts.

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Regions Bank headquarters; Birmingham, Ala. (Photo: Business Wire)

Regions Bank headquarters; Birmingham, Ala. (Photo: Business Wire)

WHAT’S NEW

Changes going into effect will include:

  • Overdraft Protection Transfer Fees: These fees will be eliminated by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Such fees are incurred when money is transferred from linked accounts to cover overdrafts.
  • Eliminating Non-Sufficient Funds Fees: By the end of the second quarter of 2022, Non-Sufficient Funds Fees, also known as Returned Item Fees, will no longer be charged.
  • Lowering Caps on Overdraft Fees: Also by the end of the second quarter, Regions will further reduce the number of Paid Overdraft Item Fees that can be charged per day on consumer banking accounts – including personal1 checking, money market, and savings accounts – as well as non-analyzed business checking, money market, and savings accounts. The new limit on Paid Overdraft Item Fees will be three per day.
  • Early Direct Deposit: By the end of the third quarter of 2022, Regions plans to make consumers’ paychecks available up to two days before their regular payday if their employer uses direct deposit2. This early deposit of paychecks can help customers keep up with bills, avoid late fees, and further reduce overdraft fees.
  • Small-Dollar Line of Credit: Also by the end of the third quarter, qualifying customers will be able to access up to $500 to cover short-term needs through a new, low-cost borrowing solution. Additional details will be shared with customers as the service is launched later this year.

“The changes we are announcing today complement many additional services and enhancements we have delivered in recent years, including the launch of the Regions Now Checking account with no overdraft fees, as well as improved account alerts, our enhanced time-order posting process, our constantly updated library of free financial wellness content, and more,” said Scott Peters, head of the Consumer Banking group for Regions Bank. “We succeed when our customers and communities succeed. That is our focus, and our commitment, every day.”

CONTINUED CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Changes taking effect in 2022 are a continuation of several initiatives designed to help people and businesses build financial success. Among examples:

Helpful Advice; Additional Solutions

  • More than 1 million customers completed Regions Greenprint financial plans in 2021 alone.
    • Since the launch of Greenprint, Regions has provided the highest number of financial health scoresto customers leveraging the Financial Health Network’s FinHealth Score® Toolkit – more than any other financial institution in the United States, and second-most in the world.
    • Through one-on-one Greenprint conversations, Regions’ bankers listen to the needs, goals, and questions of individual consumers as well as small-business customers.
    • Regions then helps customers create a tailored roadmap toward increasing their financial health and reaching their goals through recommended next steps.
  • Regions Now CheckingSM was announced in September 2021 and gives consumers a checking account option that combines the convenience of modern banking with no overdraft fees.
  • Regions’ LifeGreen Savings Bonus and Now Savings Bonus Programs enablecustomers to earn a 1% annual savings bonus of up to $100 by meeting program requirements. In 2021, over 400,000 accounts qualified with bonus payouts totaling $16.7 million.
  • Regions’ Spend & Save Program was launched in 2021, allowing customers to enroll their checking account and set an amount of money they want transferred to their savings or money market account with each Regions CheckCard purchase. When purchases post to their checking account, Regions automatically transfers total savings at the end of the day.

Easier Account Management

  • Customers can also see a projected available balance – an estimated available balance after the next nightly posting. Further, in December 2021, Regions launched an upgrade to the bank’s personal financial management tool – My GreenInsights – that now includes clearer transaction information, enhanced tools, and easier integration with customer accounts.
  • Posting order updateswere announced in July 2021 to achieve more of a real-time posting process. Coupled with improved account capabilities, this gives customers greater clarity and visibility in managing their account balances.

NO-COST FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Regions Next Step® is the bank’s free financial education program that serves people of all ages and businesses of all sizes, regardless of whether they bank with Regions. Through a combination of in-person and virtual events, along with a frequently updated library of online content, Regions makes timely money-management resources and information available to the public. Key milestones for financial wellness in 2021 include:

  • Company-wide, Regions Next Step supported 124,000 financial wellness workshops covering a variety of topics.
  • Approximately 1.4 million people received financial education from Regions.
  • There were 2.4 million page views of Regions’ digital financial education resources.

Supporting financial wellness is also a vital component of Regions’ Community Engagement strategy with examples across the Regions footprint of how the bank and its community partners have helped people build their savings, improve their credit scores, achieve homeownership, strengthen their small businesses, and more.

MOVING FORWARD

From ongoing digital enhancements, to delivering an optimal branch-banking experience, to providing practical financial wellness tools, Regions will continue to build on ways the company offers a positive and beneficial customer experience. Customers are encouraged to speak with Regions’ bankers one-on-one to share their financial goals and leverage the insights of the company’s experienced banking teams, who can help people and businesses craft a tailored plan toward making their goals a reality.

1Personal accounts include Private Wealth Management accounts, as well as all other non-business accounts.

2Early availability will be dependent on the employer sending its direct deposit data at least one to two days prior to the regular pay day.

About Regions Financial Corporation

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $156 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,300 banking offices and approximately 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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Del Taco Opens First Fresh Flex Prototype in Florida to Wrap Successful Year of Growth

Additional 2021 milestones include signing nine multi-unit development agreements for a total of 68 new locations

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: TACO), the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, opened its highly anticipated Fresh Flex location at 5260 US HWY 192 in Orlando, FL last month. Part of the brand’s “Menu of Venues” strategy, which allows for greater flexibility and scalabilty for franchisees, the new sleek Fresh Flex design maximizes consumer convenience, improves operational efficiency and delivers an elevated brand and guest experience.

The new Fresh Flex design is completely tech enabled and includes options such as mobile app and third-party pick-up lockers, double drive-thru lanes with dedicated lanes for mobile orders and delivery providers, and designated parking lot areas for those who want to park and eat on the go. Fresh Flex locations are a leap forward in building design, as the new aesthetic is synonymous with fresh, elevated food and experience, glowing brightly with Del Taco’s signature green palette and sun logo against contrasting grey and white walls.

“Our new Fresh Flex design is primed to capitalize on opportunities as it allows our franchisees to leverage a variety of real estate options. Now more than ever, a format that allows for flexibility is crucial,” said Del Taco’s CEO, John Cappasola. “We have had so much excitement from current and prospective franchisees for Fresh Flex and our Menu of Venues model and I am thrilled that our first Fresh Flex drive-thru only location will be built by a franchisee in 2022.”

Del Taco’s new Fresh Flex design has helped fuel a record year of franchise growth with nine new multi-unit franchise deals signed in 2021 for 68 new restaurants across 10 states. The agreements will add anticipated restaurants across the country in states such as Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virgina, while also infilling western geography in California and Nevada.

“We’ve set our sights on continuing to expand Del Taco’s presence throughout the broader Southeast region for several years now and are thrilled with the progress made against that goal through the signing of new talented franchisees,” said Jeff Little, Del Taco’s SVP of Development. “The new Fresh Flex restaurant that just opened is already garnering additional interest from prospective franchisees looking for an innovative brand to add to their portfolio in the fast growth Mexican category.”

Del Taco’s unique QSR+ positioning within the Mexican quick-service segment, and non-traditional growth capability, presents strong growth potential for experienced multi-unit operators and private equity firms looking to diversify portfolios. With development areas open across the U.S., Del Taco is continuing to seek multi-unit operators who are looking for the opportunity to claim a territory and grow alongside the company.

To learn more about Del Taco’s franchise opportunity, visit www.deltacofranchise.com.

*By number of units

About Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.

Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) offers a unique variety of both Mexican and American favorites such as burritos and fries, prepared fresh in every restaurant’s working kitchen with the value and convenience of a drive-thru. Del Taco’s menu items taste better because they are made with quality ingredients like freshly grilled chicken and carne asada steak, fresh house-made guacamole, freshly grated cheddar cheese, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, and signature creamy Queso Blanco.

Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its approximately 600 restaurants across 16 states. Del Taco’s commitment to providing guests with the best quality and value for their money originates from cooking, chopping, shredding and grilling menu items from scratch. For more information, visit www.deltaco.com.

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Hims & Hers Appoints New Chief Financial Officer; Elevates Dr. Patrick Carroll to Board of Directors

Hims & Hers Appoints New Chief Financial Officer; Elevates Dr. Patrick Carroll to Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (“Hims & Hers”, NYSE: HIMS), the multi-specialty telehealth platform focused on providing modern personalized health and wellness experiences to consumers, today announced a number of leadership appointments that firmly position the company for success in pursuit of its mission to transform the legacy healthcare and wellness industry. The company has named Yemi Okupe – a PayPal, eBay, Google, Braintree, and Uber veteran with a decade of experience scaling high-growth, industry-disrupting companies – as Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Hims & Hers Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Carroll is being elevated to the company’s Board of Directors.

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Yemi Okupe, the new Chief Financial Officer for Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (“Hims & Hers”, NYSE: HIMS), the multi-specialty telehealth platform focused on providing modern personalized health and wellness experiences to consumers. (Photo: Business Wire)

Yemi Okupe, the new Chief Financial Officer for Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (“Hims & Hers”, NYSE: HIMS), the multi-specialty telehealth platform focused on providing modern personalized health and wellness experiences to consumers. (Photo: Business Wire)

With his appointment as CFO, Mr. Okupe brings to Hims & Hers a wealth of experience in financial leadership positions at high-growth, B2C companies that have successfully transformed entire industries. From 2019 to 2021, Mr. Okupe served as a Divisional CFO at Uber, first in charge of UberEats – one of the largest food delivery platforms in the world – and later of Uber’s global mobility unit, which included ridesharing, transit, and micro mobility services across 60 countries. Mr. Okupe has also served in a number of financial leadership positions at eBay and PayPal – including as Divisional CFO of Braintree – and Google, where he was the finance lead for Google Payments and Google Express. Since June 2021, Mr. Okupe has served as CFO of Hipcamp. He is a graduate of Stanford Business School. His appointment as Hims & Hers CFO will take effect on January 24, 2022.

“We’re delighted to welcome Yemi to the Hims & Hers family,” said Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum. “Yemi’s superpower is taking high-growth companies with the potential to transform entire industries and helping them to seize that opportunity, scale rapidly, and build a business for the long-term. We could not have found a better person to help lead us through this next phase of growth as we continue our efforts to remake the healthcare and wellness industry.”

In addition to Mr. Okupe’s appointment, Hims & Hers has also elevated Dr. Patrick Carroll to the company’s Board of Directors. A healthcare industry veteran who served as the Chief Medical Officer at Walgreens, Dr. Carroll joined Hims & Hers in the same position in 2019. He has been instrumental in helping to develop and operationalize high-quality medical care programs, while also helping Hims & Hers expand into new medical verticals, such as mental health and primary care services. As a member of the Board, Dr. Carroll will continue to help set the strategic vision for the company and ensure high-quality care across the company’s scope of practice.

As part of his transition to the Board, Dr. Carroll will step down as Chief Medical Officer and transfer his day-to-day responsibilities overseeing Hims & Hers’ medical operations to Dr. Peter Stahl and Dr. Aimee Paik, both of whom serve as Senior Vice Presidents at the company. Dr. Stahl served as Director of Male Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Associate Professor of Urology at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons prior to joining Hims & Hers in 2020. He currently practices urology privately in New York. Dr. Paik joined Hims & Hers in July 2021 when the company acquired Apostrophe. She previously served as Apostrophe’s Medical Director. Dr. Paik completed her medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She has been a board-certified dermatologist since 2012.

These leadership announcements come as Hims & Hers continues to deliver on its mission to transform the healthcare and wellness industry and become the front door to healthcare for a new generation of consumers. Since launch, Hims & Hers has conducted 4.6 million telehealth consultations. The majority of its customers are millennials, and over 80 percent are first-time buyers. Hims & Hers continues to drive growth in massive and underpenetrated markets, such as hairloss, sexual wellness, dermatology, and anxiety and depression, which together account for a total addressable market of $65 billion.

The company also continues to post record growth. In Q3 2021, Hims & Hers exceeded guidance and reported 79% revenue growth to $74.2 million, grew subscriptions by 95% to 551,000, and raised its full year 2021 guidance. In recent months, Hims & Hers has rolled out a number of high-profile retail partnerships with companies like Walgreens, Amazon, Uber, Revolve, Vitamin Shoppe, and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Hims & Hers is also preparing to roll-out a new mobile platform to its over 500,000 subscription members that will represent a first-of-its-kind healthcare and wellness experience for consumers, including curated programs for chronic conditions, a 24/7 concierge service, and more.

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ZoomInfo Expands Global Operations in London

ZoomInfo Expands Global Operations in London

Names Tech Policy Expert Simon McDougall as ZoomInfo’s First Chief Compliance Officer to Build on the Company’s Worldwide Privacy and Data Protection Leadership Position

VANCOUVER, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI), a global leader in modern go-to-market software, data, and intelligence, today announced it has expanded its global operations in London and named Simon McDougall as its first Chief Compliance Officer.

ZoomInfo plans to relocate some of its senior executives to London in 2022 and is actively hiring for U.K. roles to expand sales and service capabilities locally and regionally. With a foothold in one of the world’s marquee centers of commerce, this development is instrumental to ZoomInfo’s continued growth in the U.K. and mainland Europe.

“In Q3 2021, the international business at ZoomInfo grew over 80% year over year while our investment in our data assets outside of North America also nearly doubled throughout the year. We’re now in an even better position to build on our momentum there,” said ZoomInfo Founder and CEO Henry Schuck. “We’re thrilled to welcome Simon as we continue to advance our leadership position in compliance and privacy, and we look forward to further expanding our team locally.”

With more than two decades of international experience in data privacy, London-based McDougall will oversee ZoomInfo’s compliance function. Most recently, he was Deputy Commissioner for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the U.K.’s independent authority that upholds information rights and promotes openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. At the ICO, he established new technology policy and innovation functions, directed work in areas such as artificial intelligence, adtech, and competition, and led its response to data usage in the U.K. to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

McDougall will advance one of ZoomInfo’s core missions of providing transparency about how it collects and uses its professional contact data and upholds individuals’ rights to privacy. McDougall will advise on best practices for ZoomInfo and its customers to remain at the forefront of privacy, building trust in how data is used and supporting compliance with the evolving range of privacy regulation around the world, including the GDPR in Europe.

“ZoomInfo is a leader in data privacy, compliance, and security. Transparency and control are at the core of our data operations,” said McDougall. “As ZoomInfo continues to expand in the U.K. and in Europe, we’ll help customers navigate complex data rules and regulations, so they can act responsibly in growing their businesses.”

Previously, McDougall built privacy consulting practices at Promontory, an IBM company, and Deloitte, working with clients from a range of sectors in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, and served on the Board of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He is qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is a graduate, with honors, from Somerville College at the University of Oxford.

McDougall will host a webinar to discuss GDPR and compliance strategy on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. GMT. To register, please visit the webinar registration page.

About ZoomInfo

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI) is a leader in modern go-to-market software, data, and intelligence for more than 25,000 companies worldwide. The ZoomInfo platform empowers business-to-business sales, marketing, and recruiting professionals to hit their number by pairing best-in-class technology with unrivaled data coverage, accuracy, and depth of company and contact information. With integrations embedded into workflows and technology stacks, including the leading CRM, Sales Engagement, Marketing Automation, and Talent Management applications, ZoomInfo drives more predictable, accelerated, and sustainable growth for its customers. ZoomInfo emphasizes GDPR and CCPA compliance. In addition to creating the industry’s first proactive notice program, the company is a registered data broker with the states of California and Vermont. Read about ZoomInfo’s commitment to compliance, privacy, and security. For more information about our leading go-to-market software, data, and intelligence, and how they help sales, marketing, and recruiting professionals, please visit www.zoominfo.com.

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BT Selects Rackspace Technology as Cloud Partner

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BT and Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end, multicloud technology solutions company, today announced a partnership agreement to transform BT’s multinational customers’ cloud services.

Under the terms of the agreement, BT hybrid cloud services will be based on Rackspace Technology’s cutting-edge solutions, which the company will deploy in BT data centres along with its Rackspace Fabric management layer.

Customers will benefit from the integration of Rackspace Technology’s cloud management expertise and automation, analytics, and AI tools with BT’s world-leading network and security capabilities.

This will enhance customer experience and enable BT to further evolve its managed cloud services.

Bas Burger, CEO of BT’s Global unit, said: “This innovative partnership with Rackspace Technology accelerates our plans to build a world-class hybrid cloud portfolio. It will deliver outstanding experiences for our customers and ensure they benefit from the best services, backed by our partner’s leadership in cloud.”

Kevin Jones, CEO of Rackspace Technology, said, “This exciting partnership with BT validates Rackspace Technology’s expertise in helping large, multinational enterprises in their cloud transformation journey and provides both companies with unique industry positioning. It highlights the enduring long-term value of a hybrid cloud model, as BT customers will now have access to the best of public cloud, private cloud, and traditional hosted environments alongside the speed, security, and resilience of BT’s worldwide networks.”

The companies have also committed to extend their partnership in the future to create new joint cloud offerings for their customers.

About BT

BT Group is the UK’s leading telecommunications and network provider and a leading provider of global communications services and solutions, serving customers in 180 countries. Its principal activities in the UK include the provision of fixed voice, mobile, broadband and TV (including Sport) and a range of products and services over converged fixed and mobile networks to consumer, business and public sector customers. For its global customers, BT provides managed services, security and network and IT infrastructure services to support their operations all over the world. BT consists of four customer-facing units: Consumer, Enterprise, Global and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Openreach, which provides access network services to over 650 communications provider customers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses across the UK.

For the year ended 31 March 2021, BT Group’s reported revenue was £21,331m with reported profit before taxation of £1,804m.

British Telecommunications plc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For more information, visit www.bt.com/about

About Rackspace Technology

Rackspace Technology is a leading end-to-end multicloud technology services company. We can design, build and operate our customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. We partner with our customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products and adopt innovative technologies.

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