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Secta Finance innovates the £10b private school fees model, making affordable finance options for parents

Stockwood Strategy

Fintech business Secta Finance has launched today to transform how private school fees are paid. Families are spending circa £10b every year to pay school fees for over 620,000 children and over the years there has been no innovation on the termly bill payments. Secta Finance has set out to change this and become an enabler for many more families considering private schooling but feel it is currently unaffordable. In collaboration with a number of financial institutions, Secta Finance has created a range of flexible and highly competitive finance plans that enable parents (and would-be parents) to spread the cost of private school fees over many years in a simple affordable way. The Secta Flexiplan enables parents to use the equity in their home to secure a facility that allows parents to draw funds flexibly within the first 5 years. Parents only pay interest on the amount they actually drawdown. If they don’t need to draw funds there is no cost. Parents can decide how much they draw; their monthly repayment amounts (subject to a minimum) and the term they repay over (up to 30 years). Also, there are no early repayment fees if they choose to repay in full. Below is an example* of how a Secta Flexiplan could be used to finance 5 years of private education. This example is based on one child, annual school fees of £15,000 per year and with the Secta Flexiplan being repaid over a period of 10 or 20 years. However, the amount borrowed, the term over which it is repaid and the monthly repayments can be adjusted to suit individual circumstances and preferences. Secta Finance has made it quick and simple for parents to get indicative quotes from their online platform. Thereafter they can engage with a qualified advisor to discuss their options and tailor a plan to suit their needs. Joe Hill, founder and CEO of Secta Finance commented: “How parents pay for private school fees is no longer fit for purpose. They are still paying large lump sums, sometimes, with expensive and inflexible means using credit cards or unsecured loans, that simply is not sustainable. Secta has set out to challenge this approach with a fresh lens and a clear pathway for parents to handle this significant expense. We want to create manageable and affordable finance solutions for school fees, much like the financial products people consider when buying a house or a car.” Contrary to popular belief, private education is not confined to the wealthy, but many middle class parents place a very high value on it and want to provide the benefits of a private education for their children. However, the costs can be prohibitive, especially for families with more than one child. Annual average school fees are in excess of £15,000 for day schools and in excess of £30,000 for boarding schools. Factoring in additional costs, a private education can cost an average of £325,600 per child for day school and £469,700 for boarders starting their schooling in 2019. Unsurprisingly, many parents find this a struggle. Research completed by Killik and Co suggests that private day school fees have increased by 403% since 1990. “Many parents make significant sacrifices to give their children a private school education. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It makes sense to have a solution whereby parents can spread the cost over a longer period of time if they wish (up to 30 years), to reduce the strain on their finances, but still be able to give their children a private education,” added Joe Hill. There are more than 2,500 independent schools in the UK catering for approximately 620,000 pupils. This represents about 7% of all UK school children and 18% of pupils over aged 16 years and older. The estimated school fee market value is approximately £11 billion. Secta Finance is working closely with schools who are keen to offer meaningful finance options for their parents. The company is also collaborating with independent financial advisors who are seeking flexible, efficient options for their clients. Parents are also directly engaging with the online platform to find out more about the options available to them. Looking ahead Joe Hill added: “We are creating opportunities for parents, for schools and for children. By offering finance solutions which are affordable, simple to understand, we will create a sustainable path for better outcomes. Our strategic aim is to expand the opportunity of private education to many more families and enable a sustainable relationship for parents and schools through the products that we offer”. ENDS *This is an indicative quote and does not constitute an offer or advice. Interest rate and solution terms will depend on your circumstances and the amount of the loan. Before you make a loan application, we will carry out a full review to establish your needs and preferences and if you meet the criteria, we will give advice and make a recommendation to you. All loans are subject to status. Please note that our product calculators show an indicative rate only and may not be suitable for you. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up with your repayments. About Secta Finance Our mission is to relieve the pressure of private school fees by providing innovative, affordable finance solutions to parents. In doing so, we bring the outstanding benefits of private education within the reach of many more families, everywhere. Secta Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Contact Details Secta Finance Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.sectafinance.co.uk/

June 15, 2021 04:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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University Heights Center Education Programs, Community Workshops, and Arts and Culture Events Benefit from Free Comcast Internet

Comcast Washington

Comcast Washington today announced it is providing free internet access to visitors at University Heights Center. The broadband service is being provided as part of the company’s effort to roll out WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” in local community centers throughout Washington in partnership with cities, community organizations and local nonprofit partners. UHeights supports 11 resident organizations inside a 1902 historic, landmarked building. Together, they bolster the neighborhood’s well-being through childcare and education, arts and cultural enrichment, beneficial mental and physical activity, food security, and housing solutions. Becoming a Lift Zone enhances the mission of UHeights and those of their resident organizations: Students in the early learning programs and K-12 specialized education classes can more easily access materials online to supplement their schoolwork; the UHeights Theatre Alliance can augment their performances in The Auditorium; and the many local community and arts groups that are a part of UHeights’ programs can host their events through a virtual/in-person post-COVID hybrid model that ensures continued accessibility and inclusion. “At its core, UHeights’ mission is to uplift our community and Lift Zone gives us a practical tool to do just that. With the increased access Lift Zone provides, we can empower our neighbors across generations, abilities, and socioeconomic status, helping us more fully fulfill our vision of being truly inclusive,” said Nicolina Miller, UHeights Development Coordinator Through its Lift Zone initiative, Comcast is establishing WiFi-connected safe spaces for those needing internet access in 80 community centers statewide by the end of 2021. The company has unveiled 30 Lift Zones in King, Snohomish, Pierce, Island and Spokane counties since fall 2020. These locations offer Internet connectivity to students and families that lack broadband access in the home. Lift Zones complement Comcast’s Internet Essentials program and is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet in and outside of the home. Internet Essentials is Comcast’s signature digital equity initiative and the nation’s largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected 560,000 low-income individuals statewide to broadband internet, including 336,000 people in the Puget Sound area. Today’s announcement also comes on the heels of Comcast’s recent $1 billion commitment over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income students and families the tools and resources they need to succeed in a digital world. “We are thrilled to partner with UHeights and add robust WiFi coverage to this historic building that is a community-focused center for education, arts and culture, civic involvement and more,” said Rodrigo Lopez, Region Senior Vice President, Comcast Washington. “Whether connecting people to the Internet at home through Internet Essentials or providing free WiFi at community centers with our Lift Zones program, we’re helping to ensure our community members have multiple options to get online.” Internet Essentials has a comprehensive design that addresses each of the three major barriers to broadband adoption. This includes multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online, and in person; the option to purchase a heavily subsidized, low-cost Internet-ready computer; and low-cost, high-speed Internet service for $9.95 a month, plus tax. For more information about Internet Essentials and Comcast’s commitment to education and digital equity, please visit https://corporate.comcast.com/education. To apply, visit www.internetessentials.com or call 1-855-846-8376 for English or 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish. About University Heights Center Founded in 1989 by University District residents and businesses who believed this building would serve as a vital gathering place for the community, University Heights Center has been serving the Greater Seattle area since 1902. We continually provide new programs, services & activities to the center aimed at strengthening our neighborhoods while meeting the needs of our diverse and growing communities This includes the addition of many critical human services to support people who are unhoused and those disproportionately affected by COVID-19--the Safe Lot, Vehicle Residency Outreach program, free food truck, Seattle Community Fridge, and the 24/7 hygiene station. Visit https://www.uheightscenter.org for more information about our arts and cultural events, human services, community partners, and find out how you can get involved. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with over 56 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast Washington Andy Colley +1 425-248-5438 Andy_Colley@Comcast.com Company Website https://washington.comcast.com/

June 14, 2021 08:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time

Cognyte to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on June 22, 2021

Cognyte Software

Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT) will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 8:30am ET to review its first quarter financial results for the period ending April 30, 2021. An earnings press release will be issued prior to the conference call. A real-time webcast of the conference call with presentation slides will be available in the Investor Relations section of Cognyte’s website. The conference call can also be accessed live via telephone at (800) 708-4540 (United States and Canada) and (847) 619-6397 (International). The passcode is 50181080. Please dial in 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. About Cognyte Software Cognyte Software Ltd. (formerly a Verint Systems Inc. company) is a global leader in security analytics software that empowers governments and enterprises with Actionable Intelligence for a Safer World™. Our open software fuses, analyzes, and visualizes disparate data sets at scale to help security organizations find the needles in the haystacks. Over 1,000 government and enterprise customers in more than 100 countries rely on Cognyte’s solutions to accelerate security investigations and connect the dots to successfully identify, neutralize, and prevent threats to national security, business continuity, and cyber security. Learn more about how we empower our customers to create a safer world with Actionable Intelligence® at www.cognyte.com. COGNYTE, ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE, and ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE FOR A SAFER WORLD are trademarks of Cognyte Software or its subsidiaries. Cognyte Software and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein. Contact Details Media Relations - Cognyte Software Amit Daniel amit.daniel@cognyte.com Investor Relations - Cognyte Software Matthew Frankel, CFA IR@cognyte.com Company Website https://www.cognyte.com/

June 14, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

The Impact of Hearing Loss and What You Can Do About It

YourUpdateTV

Hearing loss has been shown to affect nearly every dimension of human life, including physical, emotional and mental health. Recently, World Champion and Olympic Kayaker, Eric Jackson, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss his own battle with hearing loss and the importance of getting your hearing tested. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/0Ewdu9hNHF8 Hearing loss is the most common neurologic disorder in the world, affecting around 460 million people. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 37.5 million adults report some trouble hearing. Experts note that hearing loss is an undertreated condition, with an estimated 28.8 million U.S. adults with mild to severe hearing loss could serve to benefit from hearing aids. Untreated hearing loss brings higher risk of dementia, depression, memory loss, injury, and cognitive decline. There are several reasons for delay in addressing hearing loss, including recognizing and accepting that one may have hearing loss, having access to Hearing Care Professionals, and misperceptions associated with hearing aids. For Eric Jackson, hearing loss has been a lifelong battle. In 1966 at the age of two, Eric contracted Scarlet fever which caused him to completely lose his hearing in both ears. Eric is now 57 and his hearing has been partially restored over time; however, he still lives with severe hearing loss today and relies on hearing aids like ReSound ONE as necessary tools to help him communicate. All of ReSound’s hearing aids are designed with the person in mind, and is made to be discreet, comfortable, durable and functional. Hearing quality is the foundation for ReSound hearing aids, providing unmatched hearing quality, emulating the way humans hear sound. For more information, visit resound.com/online-hearing-test About Eric Jackson: Eric Jackson is a four-time world champion and an Olympian who has dominated the whitewater kayaking scene for the past three decades. Eric has received numerous accolades for kayaking, including two Everest Awards and the World Paddle Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and hosts his own popular videos on YouTube. In 1966 at the age of two, Eric contracted scarlet fever which caused him to completely lose his hearing in both ears. Eric is now 54 and his hearing has been partially restored over time; however, he still lives with severe hearing loss today and relies on hearing aids and lipreading as tools to help him communicate. Eric has never let hearing loss stop him from enjoying life and pursuing his ambitions. Today, Eric spends his free time helping others achieve their goals, coaching the winners of almost every gold medal winner in freestyle kayaking over the past 15 years, including his two children. Eric’s son, 27-year-old Dane, a world champion kayaker himself, also lives with severe hearing loss which he has had since birth About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

June 11, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Comodo Announces Leadership Changes to Accelerate Growth

Comodo

Comodo Security Solutions, Inc announces the appointment of Ken Levine as its new Chief Executive Officer and Dave Karp, Chief Strategy Officer, to its senior management team to fast-track the company's continued growth. In 2018 Comodo recognized the importance of endpoint protection as a means to address the onslaught of new attacks. The company developed an array of products that work together to prevent attacks from propagating throughout a network. What's more, the company also created the means to orchestrate them from a cloud-hosted, unified management console. The technology suite delivers full security lifecycle capability, including detection, prevention, and managed services allowing a seamless layer of security across endpoints, servers, and the cloud. Comodo Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP) is a formidable collection of multiple security technologies wrapped in an easy-to-deploy and managed package. AEP unifies zero-day prevention with an integrated endpoint management console and its cloud-based malware analysis platform, Valkyrie, to create a security platform applicable to enterprises of any size. "I'm delighted to welcome the newest members of our leadership team," says Melih Abdulhayoglu, Chairman and Founder of Comodo Security Solutions, Inc. "Over the past 20 years, Comodo has built a plethora of solutions across the cybersecurity technology stack for both consumers and mid-market businesses. In 2018, we embarked on a journey to prevent the execution of unknown files. We launched our Advanced Endpoint Protection product, followed closely by a host of complementary security technologies and our managed detection and response offering. Now is the time to focus on our customer acquisition expansion, and with the combined talent of our new management team members, I am confident we will have a strong growth trajectory." Ken Levine joins Comodo as a fifteen-year cybersecurity industry veteran and brings a wealth of knowledge to Comodo. Ken was CEO of then start-up NitroSecurity, a SIEM platform, before a successful acquisition by McAfee in 2011. After two years at McAfee, Ken became CEO of Digital Guardian. Under his leadership, the organization tripled in size, entered adjacent markets, and became a leader in the DLP and EDR markets. Most recently, Ken was the Chief Executive Officer for microsegmentation company, ShieldX, newly acquired by Fortinet. Ken is the founder of Brookline Venture Partners and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. "With Comodo, we quickly saw the opportunity to offer enterprise-scale solutions, consumable and affordable to the mid-market and SMB," says Ken Levine. "Our unique advanced endpoint protection ensures no unknown file can cause harm. Which uniquely positions us to help in the ongoing battle against ransomware, while our world-class Security Operations Center helps augment information technology teams via our Managed Detection and Response service". Joining the leadership team with Ken is Dave Karp. Dave joins as Chief Strategy Officer responsible for developing, sustaining, and leading strategic initiatives and managing the CEO's strategic planning process. Dave has over 20 years of experience in information security and has excelled in diverse roles within sales, product management, marketing, consulting, and managed services. This is Dave's third endeavor with Ken. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, and a United States Marine Corps veteran. Comodo is poised to continue disrupting and revolutionizing the security industry. "We are excited to begin the next phase of Comodo, with emphasis on the customer experience and leaning into product-led growth," says Dave Karp. "We are committed to leading the way with a combination of freemium products, such as our Open EDR, Valkyrie threat intelligence, and free access to our endpoint for the consumer. All of this balanced by cloud-delivered security offerings that provide the best technology, managed delivery and at affordable prices - which has been lacking in the security industry". About Comodo We help customers stop breaches with groundbreaking auto containment technology that neutralizes ransomware, malware, and cyber-attacks. Our complete cloud-native framework delivers a zero-trust architecture with active breach protection for the most comprehensive defense against zero-day threats. Comodo's products maximize intelligent sharing between every component of the platform, therefore providing superior security. We are the only company to analyze and provide a trusted verdict for 100% of the files on a network. Comodo leverages innovation to celebrate and support the cybersecurity community by offering the first open-source endpoint detection and response (EDR). We believe that an open-source model using community-powered collaboration will ensure every organization has access to the industry's most sophisticated EDR. Headquartered in Clifton, NJ, Comodo's global development team and threat intelligence laboratories deliver innovative, category-leading security solutions for thousands of companies' endpoints, network boundaries, and internal networks. For more information, visit https://www.comodo.com/ Contact Details Kobi Meir +1 888-551-1531 kobi.benmeir@comodo.com Company Website http://www.comodo.com

June 10, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Mónica MacGregor Joins Treliant as Managing Director, Global Financial Crimes Compliance

Treliant

Mónica MacGregor, a senior professional specializing in international financial crimes compliance and global risk management, has joined Treliant as Managing Director in its Global Financial Crimes Compliance service area. She brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-corruption, international financial crimes investigations, and global risk management. “Mónica brings an unparalleled global perspective to help clients navigate and mitigate the risks of doing business across jurisdictions and industries worldwide,” says Treliant Managing Partner Ross Marrazzo. “Her addition to the firm underscores its commitment to world class financial crimes consulting.” “Companies are challenged to develop and uphold effective, integrated compliance strategies across the world, in areas as diverse as anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-corruption,” says Mónica. “I look forward to helping Treliant’s clients succeed in both global compliance and global business.” Mónica has served as both consultant and in-house compliance officer in a variety of capacities, most recently as Managing Director, Global Investigations and Strategic Intelligence, at Berkeley Research Group. Previously, she served as BSA/OFAC Officer at Oriental Bank. During her career, she has managed high-stakes criminal, civil, and internal cross-border investigations, helped clients design and implement compliance programs, and presented findings as an expert in front of U.S. and overseas prosecutorial and investigative bodies, as well as financial regulators and international organizations. Mónica also has extensive experience on the prosecutorial side having assisted the DOJ Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Division in the investigation and prosecution of systemic compliance deficiencies at a number of large financial institutions. Treliant is a multi-industry consulting firm that serves organizations around the globe. Our firm serves financial institutions, consumer-oriented businesses, other corporations, and law firms. As a firm of leading professionals from industry and government, we assist our clients in navigating regulatory requirements and on best practices, while meeting strategic and operational objectives. We partner with clients as trusted advisors and via managed services including through secondments, interim resources, and other outsourcing strategies. Our advisory and assurance services and specialized, high-quality business solutions strengthen our clients’ corporate and regulatory compliance programs, risk management, and business performance. We also provide comprehensive support for corporate and regulatory investigations, litigation, and as government agency monitors and independent consultants. We serve companies from Main Street to Wall Street and across the globe. Contact Details Treliant, LLC Melissa Pazornik +1 202-249-7932 mpazornik@treliant.com Company Website https://www.treliant.com

June 10, 2021 08:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Pollen VC launches first live lending facility for app and game makers

Pollen VC

Fintech lender Pollen VC, a leading provider of credit facilities to app and game developers, has today expanded the amount developers can borrow to up to 4x their monthly revenues. Pollen VC’s data driven credit models now have a more granular view of how revenue is generated over time, enabling them to expand credit lines based on live performance metrics. Access to additional capital via a transparent revolving credit facility enables developers to supercharge their growth without relying on venture capital or revenue based loans. In contrast to the increasingly ubiquitous revenue-based lending (RBL) approach, Pollen VC provides a flexible line of credit that is based on a live picture of a developers accounts receivable (AR), plus an estimate of the residual value remaining in live user cohorts. The company had previously provided pure AR financing, but with the addition of the ability to borrow against the value of existing users combined into one simple facility, it’s now possible to borrow more via this model than through RBL, and with a much more transparent structure. App and game developers rely on finance to help them market and promote their products whilst they wait to be paid from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. With more than $120Bn being spent on apps and games globally, these businesses face cashflow squeezes on a regular basis. Martin Macmillan, CEO & Founder at Pollen VC commented: “Developer revenue isn’t just realised at the point of download, monetization occurs over their consumer’s lifetime usage of the app or game. Our ability to base our lending decisions not just on AR, but also now in a developer's existing user base is unique and will be a game changer for the industry. The amount of available credit is recalculated on a daily basis so as marketing performance improves, so the amount available to borrow will grow.” “The revenue-based lending model works well for industries such as SaaS where stable, predictable revenue streams exist. But, in mobile gaming, users can churn much faster, making the model less applicable for the app and gaming sector generally, and opening up both developers and lenders to additional risk if loans can’t be repaid. Our “AR plus residual cohort” model is our take on the revenue-based lending model, but built from the ground up for our vertical” added Martin Macmillan. At the core of Pollen VC’s vision is improving the financial literacy of developers. All too often developers rely just on equity financing to fuel their growth and don’t consider forms of alternative financing, sometimes needlessly diluting their equity instead of considering more capital efficient funding. Pollen VC has launched a range of resources for the app and game developer community to help them better understand their cash flow, financials and user acquisition metrics. The company’s CFO resources page includes a range of free to access calculators, content and templates to help the gaming and app development ecosystem improve their overall level of financial awareness and make more informed financing decisions. Looking ahead, Martin Macmillan added: “We have worked with hundreds of app and gaming developers since 2014 and the industry has changed radically since the early days. Our new lending approach provides a breath of fresh air to the industry which will enable gaming and app founders to really understand their numbers and enable faster growth and the ability to scale in a capital efficient way. We will provide developers with greater access to capital and financial knowledge to really transform the industry”. Pollen VC provides revolving credit lines to game and app developers to help them scale faster. Their finance works alongside venture capital funding as a non-dilutive complimentary funding source. Application criteria: the business must have one or more live apps on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, $20,000 - $5,000,000 in monthly revenue and 3 months or more of transaction history in its business bank account. Notes to the editor Customer example - London based mobile game studio grows revenues 35% month-on-month working with Pollen VC Comment piece - The Paradox of Revenue Based Lending Comment piece - What Supercell's $180M credit facility to Metacore signals to the wider mobile gaming ecosystem About Pollen VC Pollen VC provides flexible credit facilities to app and game developers using a data-driven lending model which is designed from the ground up for the app economy. Based in San Francisco and London, we help developers all over the world to take control of their finances and grow their business in a capital efficient way. Our team includes structured credit, capital markets and performance marketing specialists with in-depth knowledge of the mobile app and gaming market and the growth challenges faced. Pollen VC is backed by a group of leading private and institutional fintech investors, and has diverse sources of liquidity spanning private and institutional capital providers in Europe and North America. Contact Details Pollen VC Bilal Mahmoood +44 7714 007257 bilal@pollen.vc Company Website https://pollen.vc

June 10, 2021 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Arria NLG and Boost Sport AI to Present at Sports Betting Community Digital North America

Arria NLG

Boost Sport CEO, Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, will address sports betting and the role of professional teams; leveraging artificial intelligence, analytics and data-driven content creation to deliver highly personalized, authentic fan experiences; and maintaining integrity in college sports Arria NLG, having recently announced an alliance with Boost Sport AI (Boost) to power digital storytelling across sports media, sports betting, and e-commerce, today announced that Boost CEO, Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, will speak on two panels at the upcoming SBC Global Digital North America. Abdul-Hamid will join executives from NASCAR, the New York Jets and the NBA to share his view on the new and ever expanding roles of college and professional organizations in sports betting, as well as the evolution of fan engagement. WHO: Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, CEO, Boost Sport AI WHERE: SBC Digital North America WHAT: “Unlocking College Sports: building a college sports betting ecosystem” “The role of sports organizations in the sports betting ecosystem” WHEN: June 9, 2021 The legalization of sports betting has increased demand for data-driven analytics. According to Technavio Research, the global sports betting market is poised to grow by $134.06 billion during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 10% during the forecast period. In addition, with state legislatures grappling on whether or not to allow college sports as events on which their residents can bet, maintaining integrity is of paramount importance. Also of note, is how professional sports organizations are finding their place in the betting ecosystem. Whether through sponsorships, operational partnership deals or ways to increase fan engagement, franchises are integrating into the sports betting world. As a former professional basketball player who starred at UCLA, Abdul-Hamid brings a unique perspective and insights to SBC Digital. The two companies introduced Arria-Boost, a no-code AI platform that allows content creators to build and deploy authentic sports stories with extreme personalization and limitless scale. Through its alliance with Boost, Arria NLG reinforces its position in the sports media and betting ecosystem as well as continues to expand its presence in e-commerce. Arria’s well-deserved reputation as the global NLG leader reflects its relentless focus on instant conversion of multiple data streams into visuals and expertly written narrative analysis, including out-of-the-box solutions. The Arria-Boost platform allows brands across the sport ecosystem to accelerate their go-to-market performance through the personalization of a one-to-one relationship in the unique voice of every fan. Powered by natural language generation, the platform’s built-in AI extracts and writes sports insights and data-driven stories that are relevant and personalized to the end user. Marketing teams can continuously edit and control the voice and vernacular of the AI to ensure brand alignment across different channels while in production. Watch a short demo video here. For enterprises, the sports data and analytics platform enable marketing teams to create custom NLG content through a “no-code” interface and deploy it across any of their channels. Corporate marketing teams can select the sport, end user features for personalization, and types of narratives for NCAA March Madness, Premier League bets, or other insights their customers want. About Arria NLG Arria NLG ( www.arria.com ) is the global leader in the field of Natural Language Generation (NLG), a form of artificial intelligence, specializing in extracting insights from complex data sources and communicating that information in natural language (i.e. as if written or spoken by a human). Arria's API architecture enables seamless integration with any BI, RPA or VOICE platform. Arria offers NLG solutions for banking, government, financial services, insurance, pharmaceutical, consumer-product goods, news and media. About Boost Sport AI Founded by Mustafa Abdul-Hamid and Inga Nakhmanson, Boost Sport AI ( www.boostsport.ai ) is a proprietary technology platform for sport that powers insights and data storytelling. Boost uses computer vision, data analytics, and natural language generation to build personalized, scalable sports applications. The platform is used by coaches and scouts as well as media and sportsbooks. Boost has powered top NCAA programs including UCLA, the University of Florida, and 10 other schools. Contact Details Mostafa Razzak JMR Connect (for Arria NLG) +1 202-904-2048 m.razzak@jmrconnect.net

June 09, 2021 10:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time

World’s largest product discovery platform RangeMe opens UK retailers to over 750,000 products

RangeMe

The world’s largest product discovery and sourcing platform RangeMe has launched in the UK today. Buyers at British retailers will now be able to source over 750,000 products and connect with more than 200,000 suppliers to fill their shopping aisles and online stores with curated products meeting consumer demand. Buyers at high street chain LloydsPharmacy are currently partnering with RangeMe. RangeMe first launched in 2013 and is used today by over 12,000 retailers in the U.S., including Walmart, Ulta Beauty, Walgreens, and Albertsons. It has quickly established itself as the industry leader for retail product discovery and sourcing by becoming the world’s largest source of brands and products purchased by buyers in the US. RangeMe helps retailers and their buying teams scale product sourcing efforts with streamlined submissions, simplified discovery tools, and the industry standard digital sell sheet. RangeMe enables buyers to filter searches to find brands meeting exact sourcing needs, enables seamless connectivity and collaboration with suppliers and provides curated collections to help identify and understand category trends and emerging brands. “Consumers are looking for a variety of products from all over the world and sourcing them online. The British public is no different, yet high street retailers have struggled to offer these products in store or online principally because they don’t have sight of all that’s available in the market. RangeMe will change this for retailers bringing more choice to shopping aisles and a significant revenue opportunity,” said Nicky Jackson, CEO of RangeMe. “We will pick up the heavy lifting for buyers and present the global product market opportunity in one screen”. LloydsPharmacy which caters to the medical, lifestyle and well-being needs of millions of people in the UK is an early adopter of the RangeMe platform. “We pride ourselves on offering the widest range of products that meet the highest standards for consumers. RangeMe is already helping us to identify a wider spread of products for our customers. Equally importantly, we will quickly scale our buying operations through the platform and reduce the time to get more products on our shelves” added John Acland, Head of Category Management and eCommerce at McKesson UK, parent company to LloydsPharmacy. RangeMe also invites British suppliers to join the platform for a front-row audience of the biggest high street retailers. It is a single place to represent their brand and products to a network of thousands of retail buyers. RangeMe helps suppliers grow their retail relationships with a platform that gives them the tools and insights to manage their products, market their brand, and build awareness. RangeMe is the global online platform where retailers and suppliers can discover, connect, and grow their business. Suppliers can showcase their range, bring new products to market, increase brand visibility, and grow sales, while buyers use RangeMe to discover new products, search trends, and communicate directly with brands. “Our mission has always been to empower retailers and suppliers to be productive and successful. The world has become a smaller place but it remains distant for forging strong cross border buyer and seller relationships. RangeMe will bridge this gap for buyers and sellers around the world and ensure extraordinary products hit store shelves, faster than ever before” added Nicky Jackson. About RangeMe RangeMe, an ECRM company, is the leading online platform that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and retailers. The platform empowers retail buyers to efficiently discover innovative and emerging products, while streamlining the inbound product submission process. For product suppliers, RangeMe enables them to grow their retail relationships with a platform that gives them the tools to manage their products, market their brand, and build awareness. Now integrated into the ECRM product offering, RangeMe adds increased breadth and depth to the industry's most complete sourcing solution for top retailers and product suppliers. Contact Details RangeMe Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.rangeme.com/

June 09, 2021 04:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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