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Smint.io announces successful completion of SOC 2® Type 2 examination

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Dienstag, Januar 9, 2024

Cloud, SOC 2, SOC, Privacy, Security, Organization, Audit

LINZ, Austria , Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smint.io today announced that it has successfully completed a Type 2 System and Organization Controls 2 examination for its Smint.io Cloud Service.

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Smint.io is awarded SOC 2® Type 2, the industry gold standard for assessing the security of data processing services.
LINZ, Austria , Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smint.io today announced that it has successfully completed a Type 2 System and Organization Controls 2 examination for its Smint.io Cloud Service.
To achieve the SOC 2 type II compliance, Smint.io has undergone a comprehensive audit of our internal security procedures, policies, daily practices, and controls.
"I am incredibly proud of our team and the hard work we all have put into achieving the SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

KONTRON AND BSQUARE ANNOUNCE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF TENDER OFFER

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Donnerstag, Dezember 7, 2023

Sub, Acquisition, Model Business Corporation Act, DLA Piper, Broadridge Financial Solutions, BSQR, Eastern Time Zone, Barnes & Thornburg, Security (finance), Bsquare, Kontron, Share (finance)

The Offer expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 6, 2023 and was not extended (such date and time, the "Expiration Time").

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The Offer expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 6, 2023 and was not extended (such date and time, the "Expiration Time").
Merger Sub will promptly accept for payment, and will promptly pay for, all Shares validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Offer.
As a result of the Offer and the merger, Bsquare will become a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Kontron and Bsquare common stock will cease trading on NASDAQ.
Telegraph Hill BD LLC, the broker-dealer subsidiary of Telegraph Hill Advisors, LLC, is acting as financial advisor to Bsquare.

KONTRON AND BSQUARE URGE SHAREHOLDERS TO TENDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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Donnerstag, November 30, 2023

Offer, DLA Piper, Tripura Merger Agreement, Agreement, BSQR, Plan, Barnes & Thornburg, Real estate, Bsquare, Kontron, Mergers and acquisitions

While the tender deadline is the end of the day on December 6, 2023, many retail brokers have an earlier deadline for shareholders to instruct the broker to tender their Shares.

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While the tender deadline is the end of the day on December 6, 2023, many retail brokers have an earlier deadline for shareholders to instruct the broker to tender their Shares.
For your broker to have time to tender Shares on your behalf, it may have internal deadlines as soon as this Friday, December 1, 2023.
Please contact your broker to understand and complete its required process for tendering your Shares as soon as possible.
Bsquare reminds you that its Board of Directors has recommend that Bsquare shareholders accept the Offer and tender their Shares in the Offer.

KONTRON AND BSQUARE ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF TENDER OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES OF BSQUARE

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Mittwoch, November 22, 2023

Tripura Merger Agreement, DLA Piper, Exercise, Agreement, BSQR, Eastern Time Zone, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Plan, Barnes & Thornburg, Airline, Bsquare, Kontron, Mergers and acquisitions

Except for the extension of the Offer, all other terms and conditions of the Offer remain unchanged.

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Except for the extension of the Offer, all other terms and conditions of the Offer remain unchanged.
Holders that have previously tendered their Shares do not need to re-tender their Shares or take any other action in response to this extension of the Offer.
The Offer is being extended in order to allow additional time for shareholders of Bsquare to tender their Shares and for Shares tendered by notice of guaranteed delivery to be received to meet this minimum tender condition.
The parties do not expect to require additional time for the fulfillment of any other conditions of the Offer.

KONTRON TO ACQUIRE BSQUARE FOR $1.90 PER SHARE

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Mittwoch, Oktober 11, 2023

Acquisition, DLA Piper, Marketing, Barnes & Thornburg, Internet of things, BSQR, Network equipment provider, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance), Bsquare, Kontron

SEATTLE and LINZ, Austria, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kontron America, Incorporated ("Kontron"), a global leader in IoT Technology, and Bsquare Corporation (Nasdaq: BSQR) ("Bsquare"), an expert in developing and deploying software technologies for the makers and operators of connected devices, today jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement by which Kontron will acquire Bsquare.

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SEATTLE and LINZ, Austria, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kontron America, Incorporated ("Kontron"), a global leader in IoT Technology, and Bsquare Corporation (Nasdaq: BSQR) ("Bsquare"), an expert in developing and deploying software technologies for the makers and operators of connected devices, today jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement by which Kontron will acquire Bsquare.
Under the terms of the agreement, Kontron will commence a tender offer for all outstanding shares of Bsquare for $1.90 per share of common stock in an all-cash transaction, representing an implied equity value of approximately $38 million.
Commenting on the transaction, Hannes Niederhauser, Kontron CEO, said: "The acquisition of Bsquare is an important step to strengthen our software development, marketing, and integration in North America.
Upon the successful completion of the tender offer, Kontron would acquire any untendered shares of Bsquare's common stock through a second-step merger effected for the same per common share consideration.

Bühler Management AG: Invitation to Bühler and ENGEL press conference: Shaping the future of mobility together – experience our megacasting solution live!

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Dienstag, Mai 16, 2023

Open House, CET

Bühler Management AG: Invitation to Bühler and ENGEL press conference: Shaping the future of mobility together – experience our megacasting solution live!

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Bühler Management AG: Invitation to Bühler and ENGEL press conference: Shaping the future of mobility together – experience our megacasting solution live!
Shaping the future of mobility together – experience our megacasting solution live!
Bühler and ENGEL are playing a key role in shaping the mobility of the future.
ENGEL plant St. Valentin (participation is also possible online, you will receive the link to dial in with the registration confirmation)

Webarrassment: 48% of businesses are embarrassed by their website despite spending an average of $453,126 on marketing technology

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Mittwoch, Januar 25, 2023

OnePoll, Marketing, CMS, Entrepreneurship, Maintenance, Martech, API, Business, ROI, Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Online shopping

LINZ, Austria , Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Storyblok, the content management system (CMS) category leader that empowers both developers and content teams to create better content experiences across all digital channels, today announced research which reveals companies are losing a considerable sum of money each year due to poor website experience despite spending a substantial amount on marketing technology.

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Surprisingly, 48% said their website had recently embarrassed them in front of a key stakeholder or customer, however, 87% said their website met all or most of their expectations.
Despite these findings, spending on marketing technology and satisfaction with the results remains very high - businesses invested, on average, nearly half a million over the past five years, with 14% spending more than one million.
Only 6% of businesses think they receive a poor ROI on their marketing technology spend.
"Many businesses believe that marketing technology is inherently very expensive and is difficult and time-consuming to get right.

60% of consumers abandon purchases due to poor website user experience, costing e-commerce companies billions

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Dienstag, Dezember 20, 2022

CMS, OnePoll, Family, Social media, Entrepreneurship, T-Mobile, Architecture, Friends, News, Behavior, Research, Renault, Online shopping, Adidas

6,000 consumers across the US and Europe were asked about their online shopping behavior and views on website functionality.

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6,000 consumers across the US and Europe were asked about their online shopping behavior and views on website functionality.
60% of consumers say they abandon purchases due to poor user experience on websites.
E-commerce companies are losing an average of 5 purchases a year per consumer, with 8% of consumers abandoning more than 10 purchases.
When asked their main reasons for leaving an e-commerce website, 37% said limited payment options, followed by poor navigation or layout (37%) and slow loading speeds (33%).

60% of consumers abandon purchases due to poor website user experience, costing e-commerce companies billions

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Dienstag, Dezember 20, 2022

CMS, OnePoll, Family, Social media, Entrepreneurship, T-Mobile, Architecture, Friends, News, Behavior, Research, Renault, Online shopping, Adidas

6,000 consumers across the US and Europe were asked about their online shopping behavior and views on website functionality.

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6,000 consumers across the US and Europe were asked about their online shopping behavior and views on website functionality.
60% of consumers say they abandon purchases due to poor user experience on websites.
E-commerce companies are losing an average of 5 purchases a year per consumer, with 8% of consumers abandoning more than 10 purchases.
When asked their main reasons for leaving an e-commerce website, 37% said limited payment options, followed by poor navigation or layout (37%) and slow loading speeds (33%).

La-Z-Boy Announces Planned Retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands; Names Tj Linz as Successor

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Donnerstag, Dezember 8, 2022

MONROE, Mich., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, today announced the planned retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands.

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MONROE, Mich., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, today announced the planned retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands.
Tj Linz, President, La-Z-Boy Retail, will assume Sawyer’s responsibilities at the end of April 2023, the start of the company’s fiscal 2024 year.
With extensive systems expertise and a focus on lean initiatives, Otis made significant contributions to La-Z-Boy Incorporated throughout his 29-year tenure.
At the same time, we are thrilled to announce that Tj will succeed Otis as President, Portfolio Brands Division.