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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Announces Fourth Quarter Dividends on Common Stock, 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, and Annual Dividends on Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock

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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared quarterly cash dividends on the Company’s Class A common stock (the “Class A Common Stock”) and the Company’s Class C common stock (the “Class C Common Stock”) for the fourth quarter of 2020, in each case in the amount of $0.1625 per share (collectively, the “Common Dividends”).  In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) for the fourth quarter of 2020, in the amount of $0.515625 per share (the “Series A Preferred Dividend”).  In addition, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”) for the fourth quarter of 2020, in the amount of $0.4765625 per share (the “Series C Preferred Dividend”).  Further, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.125% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”) for the fourth quarter of 2020, in the amount of $0.4453125 per share (the “Series D Preferred Dividend”).  Finally, the Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared an annual dividend on the Company’s Series T Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series T Preferred Stock”) for the period from and including the later of  (i) January 2020 or (ii) the month of original issuance of each such share of Series T Preferred Stock, equal to an annual rate of $0.05 per share (the “Series T Preferred Dividends”).

The Common Dividends, the Series A Preferred Dividend, the Series C Preferred Dividend and the Series D Preferred Dividend will each be payable in cash on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 to Class A Common stockholders, Class C Common stockholders, Series A Preferred stockholders, Series C Preferred stockholders and Series D Preferred stockholders of record (respectively) as of Thursday, December 24, 2020.

The Series T Preferred Dividends will be payable in shares of Series T Preferred Stock on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 to Series T Preferred stockholders of record as of Thursday, December 24, 2020. Newly-issued shares of Series T Preferred Stock held for only a portion of the applicable dividend period will receive a prorated Series T Preferred Dividend based on the actual number of months in the dividend period during which each such share of Series T Preferred Stock was outstanding, as permitted under the Articles Supplementary to the Company’s charter dated November 13, 2019. 

About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.

Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE American: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on developing and acquiring a diversified portfolio of institutional-quality highly amenitized live/work/play apartment communities in demographically attractive knowledge economy growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company’s objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through value-add improvements to properties and to operations.  The Company is included in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes.  BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at: www.bluerockresidential.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes.  Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company’s actual results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the potential adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and performance of the Company and its tenants, partners and employees, as well as the real estate market and the global economy and financial markets. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts the Company and its tenants, partners and employees will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact (including governmental actions that may vary by jurisdiction, such as mandated business closing; stay-at-home orders; limits on group activity; and actions to protect residential tenants from eviction), and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, including national and local employment rates and the corresponding impact on the Company’s tenants’ ability to pay their rent on time or at all, among others. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 2020, and subsequent filings by the Company with the SEC. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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FreeWheel Names Mark McKee as Chief Revenue Officer, United States

FreeWheel Names Mark McKee as Chief Revenue Officer, United States

McKee to Lead the Company’s U.S. Sales Revenue, Execution and Strategy.

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company (Nasdaq: CMCSA) named Mark McKee as U.S. chief revenue officer, effective immediately. McKee has been the acting chief revenue officer since January 2020, responsible for FreeWheel’s sales revenue and execution across all U.S. lines of business with a strategic focus on customer experience and account strategy to drive revenue growth and exceed targets. Since then, he has led the team with solid performance across Software, Marketplace and Media revenue, exceeding yearly goals. He also helped to provide focus and priorities that made a year that was unexpectedly challenging, stronger for the company.

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Today, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company (Nasdaq: CMCSA) named Mark McKee as U.S. chief revenue officer, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire)

Today, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company (Nasdaq: CMCSA) named Mark McKee as U.S. chief revenue officer, effective immediately. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Mark is an industry leader with a finger on the pulse of today’s dynamic advertising industry. He has been able to combine his visibility into areas of challenge with prioritization of areas with greater opportunity to deliver results and value for our customers,” said Dave Clark, general manager, FreeWheel. “We are excited to elevate him to this new role at FreeWheel as we evolve and grow our offerings with supply, demand, marketplace and media clients.”

Previously, McKee served as vice president of marketing at FreeWheel where he helped oversee the launch of new products such as FreeWheel Publishers Programmatic Module, Digital Full Stack in Europe and Unified decisioning offering, the launch of the FW Media brand and new products like Drive leading to several new business wins—contributing to new client wins and revenue growth.

McKee is a 20-year media veteran specializing in multi-platform sales and strategy, with a strong blend of linear, digital video and addressable advertising experience.

Prior to joining FreeWheel in 2018, McKee was senior vice president of Videology where he oversaw North American commercial functions. He also held sales strategy and development leadership roles at Joost and Massive Incorporated.

About FreeWheel

FreeWheel, A Comcast Company, empowers all segments of The New TV Ecosystem. We are structured to provide the full breadth of solutions the advertising industry needs to achieve their goals. We provide the technology, data enablement, and convergent marketplaces required to ensure buyers and sellers can transact across all screens, across all data types, and all sales channels, in order to ensure the ultimate goal – results for marketers.

With offices in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Paris, Beijing, and across the globe, FreeWheel, A Comcast Company, stands to advocate for the entire industry through the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video. For more information, please visit freewheel.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Carlisle Companies Announces New Executive Role, Vice President, Sustainability

Carlisle Companies Announces New Executive Role, Vice President, Sustainability

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) announced today that David W. Smith has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President, Sustainability. In this role, David will be responsible for continuing to drive company-wide Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy throughout Carlisle’s global operations.

David has served in a number of leadership positions at Carlisle, including most recently as Director of Sustainability, during which he was responsible for publishing Carlisle’s first ESG report, developing and streamlining an ESG reporting structure and aligning Carlisle’s reporting activities with industry standards.

Chris Koch, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “I am extremely pleased to appoint David to this newly created role. At Carlisle, we view ESG practices as part of our culture. During our over 100-year history, we have always sought to treat our employees fairly, respect the communities in which we operate, and put forth our best effort to ensure we remain a responsible business partner.

The creation of a Vice President, Sustainability position reflects Carlisle’s increased commitment to sustainability, along with our enhanced efforts to take a thoughtful, coordinated approach across our global footprint. David’s expertise in sustainability, in-depth understanding of Carlisle’s businesses and long tenure at Carlisle uniquely position him for success in this role.

With David’s appointment, our goal is to accelerate the implementation of ESG programs throughout Carlisle as we progress towards Vision 2025 and beyond. We look forward to another 100 years of responsible stewardship.”

More information about Carlisle’s commitment to sustainability is available at www.carlisle.com/sustainability

About Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Carlisle Companies Incorporated is a diversified, global portfolio of niche brands and businesses that manufactures highly engineered products and solutions for its customers. Driven by our strategic plan, Vision 2025, Carlisle is committed to generating superior shareholder returns by combining an entrepreneurial management style under a center-led framework with a balanced approach to capital deployment, all with a culture of responsible stewardship and continuous improvement as embodied in the Carlisle Operating System. Carlisle’s markets include: commercial roofing, specialty polyurethane, architectural metal, aerospace, medical technologies, defense, transportation, industrial, protective coating, auto refinishing, agriculture, and construction. Carlisle’s worldwide team of employees generated $4.8 billion in revenues in 2019. Learn more about Carlisle at www.carlisle.com.

Jim Giannakouros, CFA

Vice President of Investor Relations and FP&A

Carlisle Companies Incorporated

(480) 781-5135

[email protected]

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Q3 Market for Data Center Gear – Cloud Provider Spending Jumps while Enterprise Declines

RENO, Nev., Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Q3 data from Synergy Research Group shows that worldwide spend on data center hardware and software nudged upwards by 2% from the third quarter of 2019, thanks entirely to a 21% jump in spending on public cloud infrastructure, which pushed it to an all-time high. Cloud providers continue to invest heavily in their data centers to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for their services. Meanwhile enterprise spending on their own data center infrastructure dropped 8% from last year, the third consecutive quarter to feature a substantial decline. In terms of market share, ODMs in aggregate account for the largest portion of the public cloud market, with Huawei, Dell and Inspur jostling for position to be the leading individual vendor. The Q3 market leaders in enterprise infrastructure were Dell and Microsoft, followed at a distance by HPE, Cisco and VMware.  

Total data center infrastructure equipment revenues, including both cloud and non-cloud hardware and software, were $40.5 billion in Q3, with public cloud infrastructure accounting for 43% of the total. The main hardware-oriented segments of servers, storage and networking in aggregate accounted for 76% of the data center infrastructure market. OS, virtualization software, cloud management and network security account for the balance. By segment, Dell is the leader in server and storage revenues, while Cisco is dominant in the networking segment. Microsoft features heavily in the rankings due to its position in server OS and virtualization applications. Outside of these three, the other leading vendors in the market are HPE, Huawei, Inspur, VMware, Lenovo and IBM.

“The total data center equipment market is in a reasonably steady state, with growth over the last six quarters averaging 2%, but the mix of spending by public cloud providers and enterprises continues to shift substantially in favor of cloud,” said John Dinsdale, a Chief Analyst at Synergy Research Group. “The cloud provider share of the total has increased by around two percentage points in each of the last three quarters, which represents a fairly dramatic change in such a massive market. The shift towards cloud was happening prior to that, but at a much more gradual pace. It almost goes without saying that COVID-19 has been a catalyst behind that change in trajectory.”


About Synergy Research Group

Synergy provides quarterly market sizing and segmentation data on cloud and related markets, including company revenues by segment and by region. Synergy Research Group (www.srgresearch.com) helps marketing and strategic decision makers around the world via its unique insights and in-depth analytics.


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Bionexus Gene Lab Corp to Webcast Live at Life Sciences Investor Forum December 17th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend real-time, interactive LifeSciencesInvestorForum.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bionexus Gene Lab Corp (OTCMKTS: BGLC), based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on Risk stratification of cancer, today announced that Dr. Stephen Ponnampalam, Chief Medical Officer, will present live at LifeSciencesInvestorForum.com on December 17th.

DATE: Thursday, December 17

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TIME: 12:00 PM ET
LINK: https://bit.ly/3mPSVkO

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Learn more about the event at www.lifesciencesinvestorforum.com.


About Bionexus Gene Lab Corp.

Our company focuses on risk stratification of patients for various illnesses especially cancer. Risk stratification is based on the ‘sentinel’ principle. This principle is formulated based on the fact that there are subtle changes that occur when a cancer develops that cannot be detected by conventional methods. The tumor secretes substances that can be detected in blood. Thus the detection of these substances that include interleukins, growth factors and other molecules in blood is termed bloodomics. This is the early detection of mRNA in blood for various diseases including cancer, heart disease and mental illness and gives a molecular signature of the disease.


About Life Sciences Investor Forum


Life Sciences Investor Forum is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for Life Sciences companies to meet with and present directly to investors.

A real-time solution for investor engagement, Life Sciences Investor Forum is powered by Intrado Digital Media and specifically designed for more efficient investor access. Replicating the look and feel of on-site investor conferences, Life Sciences Investor Forum combines leading-edge conferencing and investor communications capabilities with a comprehensive global investor audience network.



CONTACTS:
Bionexus Gene Lab Corp
Name: Dr. Stephen Ponnampalam
Title: Chief Medical Officer
Phone: +60 12562 6744
Email: [email protected] 

Life Sciences Investor Forum.com 
John M. Viglotti
SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
(212) 220-2221
[email protected] 

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WSGF – Vaycaychella Reports Strong P2P Investment App Beta User Response From Both Buyers And Investors

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DALLAS, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — World Series of Golf, Inc. (USOTC: WSGF) (“WSGF”), through its new subsidiary, Vaycaychella, today announced a strong response from both buyers and investors to the company’s recent request for beta user applications.

In January of this year, WSGF acquired Vaycaychella, a sharing economy technology company with a peer to peer (P2P) application (App) to connect entrepreneurs seeking to acquire short-term rental vacation properties with investors to back them. WSGF is in the process of making a corporate name change in conjunction with its new Vaycaychella business focus.

Vaycaychella is a three-year-old operation that has built a business model focused on financing short-term vacation rental properties outside of conventional financing channels. Vaycaychella’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs looking to get into the short-term vacation property rental business marketed through sharing technology apps such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. 

Now that Vaycaychella has established a proven model through developing a portfolio of properties that includes 10 Caribbean beach front vacation homes, a boutique hotel, and a recently acquired 3 unit building in Puerto Rico with an overall estimated cumulative value of $12 million, the company is scaling that model with the introduction of a peer-to-peer (P2P) application (App) designed to connect new and existing short-term vacation property rental operators with prospective investors.

William “Bill” Justice, CEO of WSGF and Vaycaychella plans to send out an email to all beta user applicants later this week.

To learn more and keep up with the latest updates at Vaycaychella, visit https://www.vaycaychella.com. At the company website, you will find a blog with frequent industry publications on the short-term rental market in general, as well as entries specific to Vaycaychella.

Disclaimer/Safe Harbor: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. The statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Among others, these risks include the expectation that any of the companies mentioned herein will achieve significant sales, the failure to meet schedule or performance requirements of the companies’ contracts, the companies’ liquidity position, the companies’ ability to obtain new contracts, the emergence of competitors with greater financial resources and the impact of competitive pricing. In the light of these uncertainties, the forward-looking events referred to in this release might not occur.

WSGF Contact:
William “Bill” Justice
[email protected]
+1 (800) 871-0376

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Teams up with Aramark for First Non-Traditional Site on Purdue’s Campus

Leading Restaurant Brand to Debut in Anchor Spot of All-New “Purdue Marketplace,” Strengthens Development Strategy

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West Lafayette, Ind.,, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Walk-On’s, a leading full-service family sports bar that provides gourmet takes on game day favorites, has announced a new partnership with Aramark. Walk-On’s will anchor the all-new “Purdue Marketplace” set to enhance dining offerings for Purdue’s West Lafayette campus and community. Construction of this new, world-class food hall in the Purdue Memorial Union began this fall and is anticipated to be completed in January of 2022.  

The 4,800-plus square foot Walk-On’s will feature a condensed menu with fan favorites including Bayou Pasta, Boom Boom Shrimp PoBoys, and Cajundillas, in addition to upscale takes on Louisiana mainstays – such as Crawfish Two Ways, Mardi Gras Mahi, and Duck and Andouille Gumbo. In addition to full-service dining, students and community members will be able to take advantage of a ‘grab and go’ option to appeal to busy lifestyles. For added convenience, students will be able to leverage Purdue’s Dining Dollars and all-new value-driven retail dining memberships. The restaurant will also include a full bar featuring a variety of options sourced from local breweries. Purdue Marketplace will also host several QSR concepts in addition to Walk-On’s as the full-service anchor.   

“We’re excited about the strong growth opportunity of the non-traditional sector where a premium is placed on convenience, speed, quality and value,” said Walk-On’s President & COO, Scott Taylor. “Our brand has always been about creativity and adaptability – we place a huge value on innovation and are a nimble brand that works with partners on custom build-outs and menu offerings to meet their needs and the needs of the customers they serve. This first non-traditional unit marks an exciting chapter in our ongoing development efforts as we make our food and gameday experience more accessible than ever.”

The Midwest holds special meaning for Walk-On’s co-owner Drew Brees who attended Purdue University and led the Boilermakers to a Big Ten Championship and Rose Bowl appearance. “This is such a humbling experience for me – being able to bring the great taste of Louisiana to my college campus as an alumnus,” said Brees. “From the education I received and playing for coach Joe Tiller, to the relationships I was able to form with many of my teammates and meeting my beautiful wife, I’m so thankful. Walk-On’s will be an incredible value-add and continue to strengthen a remarkable University.”

“Purdue is ecstatic about Walk-On’s coming to our campus,” said Rob Wynkoop, Purdue Associate VP for Administrative Operations. He added, “Walk-On’s will be an important key in our drive to activate this space. This will be a great gathering spot for students, employees and the entire West Lafayette community. And Drew Brees is involved…what more can we ask for!”

This development announcement comes on the heels of a tremendously strong year for the brand – having just received a growth equity investment from 10 Point Capital while continuing strategic franchise development across the country. Walk-On’s has more than 40 locations open and operating, spanning nine states, with over 150 locations in development. Recent agreements confirm rapid expansion plans as Walk-On’s continues to target strategic franchise development in key markets throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

Popular for being both the go-to place for game day and an eatery known for quality, scratch-made dishes, Walk-On’s has carved its own vertical to best support what fans love most. Whether it be for date night, girl’s-night-out or a family dinner, Walk-On’s is the place for everyone – because everyone needs a little playing time. As the franchise has continued its explosive growth across the country, its strong track record has also garnered national recognition earning the #1 spot in Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2020 Top New Franchises Ranking. 

“We are looking forward to bringing this winning concept to the Purdue campus community,” said Jack Donovan, President, Aramark Higher Education. “Walk-On’s great food and fan favorites will enhance the overall dining and gameday experience.”

For more information on Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and its franchise opportunity, please visit https://walk-ons.com/franchising.

About Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
Based in Baton Rouge, La., Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was founded in 2003 by Brandon Landry, a former walk-on basketball player at Louisiana State University. Leaning on the true spirit of a walk-on and building a winning culture, the brand is rapidly expanding across the United States with 43 locations currently open and operating and over 150 in development. Its Louisiana-inspired menu combines food and drinks made from scratch, daily. Walk-On’s All-American team serves up a game day experience in a fun, welcoming family-friendly atmosphere that ensures every guest is a winner. For more information, visit www.walkons.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, please visit www.walkons.com/franchising or contact Kelly Parker, Director of Franchise Sales & Real Estate, at 225-330-4533.

About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent health care providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world. We deliver innovative experiences and services in food, facilities management and uniforms to millions of people every day. We strive to create a better world by making a positive impact on people and the planet, including commitments to engage our employees; empower healthy consumers; build local communities; source ethically, inclusively and responsibly; operate efficiently and reduce waste. Aramark is recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Campaign (LGBTQ+), DiversityInc, Equal Employment Publications and the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 6 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.

Media Contact:

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Fishman PR
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Aktana Hires Key Executives to Meet Escalating Demand for AI in Life Sciences

Industry leaders bolster engineering, technology and professional services for Aktana’s growing customer roster

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aktana, the pioneer in AI-driven intelligent engagement for the life sciences industry, announced major milestones of 2020, including key executive hires, expanded customer partnerships, and the launch of its next-generation Contextual Intelligence Engine. Aktana’s growth reflects increasing demand for AI capabilities to enable more effective multichannel customer engagement in life sciences, as evidenced by their nearly 300 deployments across more than 20 therapeutic areas. The company is well-positioned for continued growth within the “AI in Life Sciences” industry, which is expected to be valued at $4.8 billion by the year 2025, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence.1

Aktana ends 2020 with two notable hires: Dmitri Daveynis as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering; and Manny Triggiano as Senior Vice President of Professional Services. Daveynis will lead the technology strategy, product development, and cloud operations for Aktana. He brings more than two decades of software engineering and IT operations leadership experience. Prior to Aktana, Daveynis served as vice president of engineering at Verint and held prior leadership roles at Capsilon, Quantros, HP, and Kodak. Triggiano will ensure the highest levels of client satisfaction, employee engagement, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness to drive Aktana’s continued success. Previously, Triggiano was COO of Theorem and spent nearly 20 years in various leadership roles at IMS Health.

“We are excited to welcome Dmitri and Manny to the team,” said David Ehrlich, Aktana CEO. “Both bring rich industry experience to critical roles in steering Aktana through this period of extraordinary innovation and growth.”

Aktana’s Contextual Intelligence-driven insights have enabled its global customer base to grow sales by up to 15% and enhance their support for healthcare professionals, especially through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 2020 highlights include:

  • Launched the Contextual Intelligence Engine—the most comprehensive analytics engine in commercial life sciences and the only one that provides nuanced context in real time
  • Expanded customer base, including a multi-year, global omnichannel intelligence program with a top-20 biopharma company with initial deployments in Italy and China
  • Delivery and deployment of Sales Change Detection AI, which helps brands proactively identify growth opportunities and defend market share, as well as numerous platform
    enhancements to further support seamless, omnichannel customer experiences
  • Investments in new data science capabilities, including growing the data science team by 50% and opening a new global office in Pune, India
  • Enhanced integrations with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Adobe Marketo to improve multichannel coordination amidst the urgent emphasis on digital during COVID-19
  • Expanded Contextual Intelligence applications to field medical teams, with initial deployments at two top-10 pharmaceutical companies

“Doctors and pharma companies were tested in unprecedented ways this year,” added Ehrlich. “Aktana stepped up by helping customers improve HCP engagement, giving physicians the relevant information they need, when they need it, in the channels they prefer, so they could continue to provide the best treatments to their patients. We remain committed to that goal as we dive into a new year of strong growth.”

Additional Information:

Learn more about Aktana’s Contextual Intelligence Engine: aktana.com/Contextual-Intelligence
Listen to Aktana’s Podcast here
Connect with Aktana on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/aktana
Follow @aktana_inc on Twitter: twitter.com/aktana_inc
Like Aktana on Facebook: facebook.com/aktanainc

About Aktana

Aktana is a pioneer in intelligent engagement for the global life sciences industry. Its Contextual Intelligence Engine leverages a proprietary blend of AI, human insight and other advanced technologies to help life sciences teams coordinate and optimize personalized omnichannel engagement with healthcare providers. Committed to customer success and innovation, Aktana empowers nearly 300 brands to capitalize on data investments, drive productivity, and continually improve campaign performance. More than half of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are Aktana customers. Headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana also has offices in Philadelphia, London, Barcelona, Bucharest, Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, Beijing, Sydney, Pune, and Sao Paulo. For more, visit www.aktana.com.

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1: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/artificial-intelligence-in-life-sciences-market

Media Contacts:

Eamon Levesque
[email protected]
(617) 910-8296

Lisa Barbadora
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Square and POWDR Bring New Commerce Tech to the Ski Slopes

Square and POWDR Bring New Commerce Tech to the Ski Slopes

SAN FRANCISCO & PARK CITY, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
As the winter ski season gets underway, Square announced that its commerce platform now powers payments, e-commerce, and point of sale at nearly a dozen renowned ski resorts across the U.S. and Canada in partnership with POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company on a mission to deliver memorable experiences, enhance people’s lives and have fun doing it.

Square’s versatility of software, hardware, and e-commerce allow POWDR resorts to offer hospitality experiences that meet the needs and expectations of their customers, which are continually evolving due to ongoing public health concerns. As skiers and snowboarders prepare to return to the slopes this year, they’ll be able to safely enjoy mountain amenities and conduct touch-free transactions at dozens of food & beverage, retail, and online sites at POWDR resorts across North America.

Over the last year, POWDR has been working to bring Square hardware, software, and payments to their mountains, including:

  • Boreal – California, USA
  • Copper Mountain – Colorado, USA
  • Eldora – Colorado, USA
  • Killington – Vermont, USA
  • Lee Canyon – Nevada, USA
  • Mt. Bachelor – Oregon, USA
  • SilverStar – British Columbia, Canada
  • Soda Springs – California, USA
  • Woodward Park City – Utah, USA
  • Woodward Tahoe – California, USA

Square improves the guest experience across retail, dining, and other ski mountain venues, and makes commerce easy for customers and staff alike. For example, at food halls on-mountain, many resorts are using self-serve ordering through Square Online to enable order-ahead, pickup, and in-seat delivery. Customers simply scan a QR code from their own mobile devices to purchase lunch to refuel midday or a round of après-ski drinks, while staying socially distant from employees and other guests. This summer, guests at Lee Canyon’s Bighorn Grill used Square Online Store to buy food and alcohol for taking up the chairlift to enjoy while hiking or playing disc golf.

Similarly, Square Point of Sale software is powering commerce across the mountain resorts, with Square for Restaurants for dining operations and Square for Retail at retail shopping venues. Additionally, many resorts are choosing to offer online stores for the first time ever, so skiers and snowboarders can purchase merchandise and support their favorite ski destinations from afar. Square is also powering payments for online sales of some season passes via an integration with Aspenware, a commerce platform built for ski. With a custom-built integration, Aspenware can also sync season passholder data to Square systems and make discounts available to eligible customers at the register.

Hundreds of Square Registers, Square Terminals, and Square Stands are among the elegant hardware solutions awaiting customers across POWDR resorts. Square hardware enables a variety of touch-free transactions to fit guests’ needs and preferences, from tapping a mobile device to a Square Terminal brought tableside, to dipping an EMV chip card into Square Register’s buyer-facing display.

“POWDR chose to partner with Square because they help elevate the guest experience from enabling fast, secure, contactless payments to integrated online-ordering solutions,” says Justin Sibley, Co-President at POWDR. ”Safety is our top priority, on and off the mountain, and Square knows this and aligns with POWDR’s Operation Stay Safe, the enhanced POWDR mountain experience that prioritizes the well-being of our staff, guests and community in the midst of the pandemic.”

“With Square’s proven success with sports stadiums and entertainment venues, bringing our solutions to ski resorts is a natural extension in serving larger, more dynamic businesses,” said Ashley Grech, Global Head of Sales at Square. “Ski resorts are like small cities, with restaurants, retail shops, ticketing, and hospitality. Square is able to unify these buying experiences thanks to our first-party ecosystem, and network of partners we use to create custom commerce capabilities. Additionally, we’re constantly adding new features to our software and bringing more partner integrations to our platform to enable even more commerce experiences.”

To learn more about how Square can serve your business, whether a collection of ski resorts or another large-scale enterprise, contact the Square enterprise sales team.

About Square

Square, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) revolutionized payments in 2009 with Square Reader, making it possible for anyone to accept card payments using a smartphone or tablet. Today, we build tools to empower businesses and individuals to participate in the economy. Sellers use Square to reach buyers online and in-person, manage their business, and access financing. And individuals use Cash App to spend, send, store, and invest money. Square has offices in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Ireland, Spain, and the UK.

About POWDR

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that offers awesome experiences in amazing places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are 11 mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Killington and Pico Mountain in Vermont; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, Lee Canyon in Nevada; Snowbird and Woodward Park City in Utah; and SilverStar Resort in British Columbia. POWDR owns the Woodward experiential action sports company which includes Woodward PA, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe, Woodward West in Stallion Springs, CA, and Woodward Riviera Maya, Mexico. Outside Television is the national active, outside-lifestyle programming network subsidiary of POWDR, Sun Country Tours in Oregon is the company’s river rafting outfitter, and Powderbird, based out of Snowbird in Utah, is POWDR’s heli-adventure operator. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, Utah with offices in Louisville, CO. www.POWDR.com.

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Immunovia publishes link to Webinar No. 3 on IMMray™ PanCan-d: Verification Study and Clinical Use

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LUND, Sweden, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Immunovia AB (publ) (“Immunovia”) today published the link to the company’s third webinar in a series on IMMray™ PanCan-d, Immunovia’s test for early detection of pancreatic cancer. The webinar will cover the IMMray™ PanCan-d verification study results and its clinical use, including feedback from experts in pancreatic cancer and pancreatic diseases.

Event Details:

Webinar No. 3 in Immunovia’s IMMray™ PanCan-d Webinar Series: Verification Study and Clinical Use

Date and Time: December 17, 2020 at 15:00 CET

Moderator for the webinar: CEO Patrik Dahlen

Presenters: 
Thomas King, MD, PhD; Linda Mellby, PhD, VP R&D; and Laura Chirica, CCO, PhD, Immunovia
 
The Immunovia team will host a live Q&A session immediately following the webinar.

Link to live stream:
https://financialhearings.com/event/13559

Following the webinar, a recording will be available on Immunovia’s website: www.immunovia.com.

For more information, please contact:

Patrik Dahlen, CEO Immunovia
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +46 73 376 76 64

About Immunovia

Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company that is developing and commercializing highly accurate blood tests for the early detection of cancer and autoimmune diseases based on Immunovia’s proprietary test platform called IMMray™. Tests are based on antibody biomarker microarray analysis using advanced machine-learning and bioinformatics to single-out a set of relevant biomarkers that indicate a certain disease. Thus, forming a unique “disease biomarker signature”.

The company was founded in 2007, based on cancer studies and ground-breaking research in the Department of Immuntechnology at Lund University and CREATE Health Cancer Center, Sweden.

The first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d, is undergoing clinical evaluation in some of the world’s largest clinical studies for pancreatic cancer, PanFAM-1, PanSYM-1 and PanDIA-1 and is currently in the final validation phase. The company aims for a sales start at the end of Q1 2021 with subsequent commercial testing in Q2.

When validated, IMMray™ PanCan-d will be the first blood-based test for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer on the market, with a potential to significantly improve patient survival and outcome.

Immunovia Dx Laboratories located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA and Lund, Sweden will provide laboratory testing services in two accredited reference laboratories.

Immunovia’s shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.immunovia.com.

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