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Morphisec is Named A Finalist for the Top 10 Black Unicorns

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Monday, August 2, 2021

BE'ER SHEVA, Israel and BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morphisec , a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint and server security solutions, has been named as a finalist for the Top Ten 10 Black Unicorns in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • BE'ER SHEVA, Israel and BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morphisec , a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint and server security solutions, has been named as a finalist for the Top Ten 10 Black Unicorns in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021.
  • The Cyber Defense Black Unicorn Awards showcase 'Black Unicorns,' in a category that judges cybersecurity companies with the potential to be valued at $1B within the next 36 months.
  • Morphisec was chosen as a finalist among the top ten Black Unicorns from an extensive number of submissions from the most promising cybersecurity companies.
  • To see the complete list of finalists for the Black Unicorn Awards for 2021 please visit https://cyberdefenseawards.com/black-unicorn-awards-for-2021-the-winners/

CSE Bulletin: New Listing - XRApplied Technologies Inc. (XRA)

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 29 juillet/July 2021) The common shares of XRApplied Technologies Inc., previously listed as Zadar Ventures Ltd. (ZAD) have been approved for listing on the CSE.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 29 juillet/July 2021) The common shares of XRApplied Technologies Inc., previously listed as Zadar Ventures Ltd. (ZAD) have been approved for listing on the CSE.
  • Listing and disclosure documents will be available at www.thecse.com on the trading date.
  • XRA is an immersive technology solutions provider that specializes in bringing cost-efficient AR/VR e-commerce applications to businesses large and small.
  • Les actions ordinaires de XRApplied Technologies Inc., prcdemment inscrites sous le nom de Zadar Ventures Ltd. (ZAD) ont t approuves pour inscription la CSE.

Fueled by Celebrity and Consumer Excitement, Food Tech Startup Better Brand Launches into a Frenzy

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The round was led by large food tech player VERSO capital, placing Better Brand in a portfolio amongst unicorns Impossible Foods and Eat JUST.

Key Points: 
  • The round was led by large food tech player VERSO capital, placing Better Brand in a portfolio amongst unicorns Impossible Foods and Eat JUST.
  • Per Schwarzenegger, who serves as an investor and advisor to the company, Better Brand represents the true future of food.
  • Better Brand has since scaled its operations and has relaunched The Better Bagel via its website www.eatbetter.com this week.
  • Better Brand is a food tech startup marking a new era of nutrition by driving innovation in the multi-trillion-dollar refined carb industry and designing a Better future of food.

Twilio Achieves Full Compliance with STIR/SHAKEN Protocols to Combat Illegal Robocalls

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Participants in the telecommunications ecosystem must indicate if they are using STIR/SHAKEN protocols on originating calls.

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  • Participants in the telecommunications ecosystem must indicate if they are using STIR/SHAKEN protocols on originating calls.
  • If a service provider cannot sign all calls with the protocols, they must submit their own plan to the FCC on how they will block or mitigate illegal robocalls.
  • Twilio is also a member of USTelecoms Industry Traceback Group to help identify, investigate and prosecute the bad actors behind illegal robocalls.
  • Millions of developers around the world have used Twilio to unlock the magic of communications to improve any human experience.

FTC Takes Action against Septic Tank Cleaning Company that Made Millions of Illegal Robocalls to Consumers Nationwide

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Friday, July 16, 2021

In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.
  • The FTC alleges that 31 million of those calls were made to numbers on the DNC Registry.
  • According to the complaint, the defendants telemarketers falsely told consumers they were calling from an unnamed environmental company to give consumers free info on their septic tank cleaning product.
  • Despite being told the robocall was not a sales call or solicitation, consumers who pressed one to receive free information instead received a sales pitch.

FTC Takes Action against Septic Tank Cleaning Company that Made Millions of Illegal Robocalls to Consumers Nationwide

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Friday, July 16, 2021

In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, the defendants will turn over a residential property as part of the settlement.
  • The FTC alleges that 31 million of those calls were made to numbers on the DNC Registry.
  • According to the complaint, the defendants telemarketers falsely told consumers they were calling from an unnamed environmental company to give consumers free info on their septic tank cleaning product.
  • Despite being told the robocall was not a sales call or solicitation, consumers who pressed one to receive free information instead received a sales pitch.

2021 Summer Holidays Still On Across Europe, But Will Look Different For Many

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

DSSELDORF, GERMANY 14 July 2021 Following a year and a half of limited travel, Europeans are set to capitalize on a summer of loosening restrictions although holidays will look different for many.

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  • DSSELDORF, GERMANY 14 July 2021 Following a year and a half of limited travel, Europeans are set to capitalize on a summer of loosening restrictions although holidays will look different for many.
  • Meanwhile those from the Netherlands prefer either to embark on road trips (25%) and relax with a staycation (25%).
  • Across every country surveyed, the majority of people believe that holiday accommodation prices are being driven up by demand for travel over the summer.
  • However, there is also good news, as a significant number have already booked holidays despite uncertainty and increased costs.

Over 78 million Verizon customers protected from over 13 billion unwanted calls

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizons work to combat robocalls has led the industry forward, with over 78 million customers protected from over 13 billion unwanted calls to date.

Key Points: 
  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizons work to combat robocalls has led the industry forward, with over 78 million customers protected from over 13 billion unwanted calls to date.
  • Building on that work, today, Verizon confirms it has met the Federal Communications Commissions (FCCs) industry mandate to sign calls with STIR/SHAKEN.
  • Verizon is now exchanging STIR/SHAKEN-enabled calls with wireless carriers that collectively represent around 80% of the U.S. wireless industry.
  • More than 135 million calls a day are currently being exchanged between Verizon and the participating carriers, with that number growing quickly.

MetTel Leads Deployment of FCC STIR/SHAKEN Mandate for Robocall Prevention-as-a-Service

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

MetTel cloud, connection and security customers will gain real-time access to RedShift Networks' three million-plus known robocall database growing at 30,000 numbers daily.

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  • MetTel cloud, connection and security customers will gain real-time access to RedShift Networks' three million-plus known robocall database growing at 30,000 numbers daily.
  • With access to this database, MetTel customers will be able to proactively block robocalls, saving time and network resources.
  • MetTel already deploys RedShift Networks UCTM (Unified Communications Threat Management) systems to deliver a complete range of real-time security services including business-disrupting TDoS attacks.
  • Specifically, Robocall prevention capabilities are automated for MetTel customers using RedShift Networks real-time robocall blocking and auto mitigation with the Advance Fraud Interdiction (AFI) feature.

Fonative's Contact Center Customers Now STIR/SHAKEN-Compliant

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

LOWELL, Mass., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fonative, the Compliant Communications company, is now digitally signing calls placed on the Fonative CPaaS platform, assuring that its contact and call center customers' outbound calls are compliant with the FCC anti-robocall requirements.

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  • LOWELL, Mass., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fonative, the Compliant Communications company, is now digitally signing calls placed on the Fonative CPaaS platform, assuring that its contact and call center customers' outbound calls are compliant with the FCC anti-robocall requirements.
  • Fonative is signing calls placed to the PSTN from call and contact center agents using desk phones, softphones, and Fonative's WebRTC-based Secure Agent Communicator.
  • For Fonative's customers, this means that the receiving party's service provider should not block the calls from reaching the intended party.
  • It's important for CPaaS users, especially enterprise customers and contact center operators, to retain the ability to reliably place properly attested calls in the US."