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Harris County Public Library Launches Internet Connect Campaign With 5G from T-Mobile for Business

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) is teaming up with T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Google to launch HCPL Connected, a community-wide internet connectivity campaign for Harris County residents in need of online access.

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  • Harris County Public Library (HCPL) is teaming up with T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Google to launch HCPL Connected, a community-wide internet connectivity campaign for Harris County residents in need of online access.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220209005724/en/
    Harris County Public Library Launches Internet Connect Campaign With 5G from T-Mobile for Business $30 Million Federal Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant Largest Given to a Library System (Photo: Business Wire)
    Harris County Public Library card holders who do not have adequate access to the internet will be able to borrow a T-Mobile hotspot or a Chromebook, or both, at any of HCPLs 26 branch libraries and 20 community partner sites.
  • Were proud to play a role in the ECF project through the Harris County Public Library.
  • For more information about Harris County Public Library and its programs and services for Harris County residents, visit https://www.hcpl.net/services .

Mirakl Exceeds $100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue in 2021

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the company has reached over$100 million in annual recurring revenue with more than$4.3 billion transacted on Mirakl-powered Marketplaces in 2021.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the company has reached over$100 million in annual recurring revenue with more than$4.3 billion transacted on Mirakl-powered Marketplaces in 2021.
  • In addition, in 2021, Mirakl closed $555 million in series E funding led by Silver Lake, placing the company's valuation over $3.5 billion a 230% increase in one year.
  • In 2021, 80 new customers signed with Mirakl, including numerous Global 2000 companies, and 66 new marketplaces were launched.
  • Mirakl was the only vendor to receive a differentiated rating in nine criteria, which we believe demonstrates the strength of the Mirakl Marketplace Platform.

C-Bond Systems Enters into New Independent Sales Representative Agreements for C-Bond nanoShield

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

HOUSTON, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the Company or C-Bond) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that it has entered into multiple new independent sales representative agreements for C-Bond nanoShield primarily targeting the heavy-duty fleet market.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the Company or C-Bond) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that it has entered into multiple new independent sales representative agreements for C-Bond nanoShield primarily targeting the heavy-duty fleet market.
  • The new representatives include RPS Heavy Duty, Sherman-Pearson Company, Schnair Sales & Service, and GPM Enterprises, LLC.
  • C-Bond nanoShield is tested and validated to strengthen glass through a patented nanotechnology emulsion that increases impact resistance.
  • With these new sales representative agreements with industry veterans, we continue to expand the sales channel for C-Bond nanoShield, said Scott R. Silverman, Chairman and CEO of C-Bond.

Total Economic Impact™ Study Reveals First Orion’s Enterprise-wide Branded Communication Solution Can Deliver 498% ROI

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Orion , a leading provider of Branded Communication solutions for businesses, today announces the findings of a commissioned Total Economic Impact (TEI) Study conducted by Forrester Consulting.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Orion , a leading provider of Branded Communication solutions for businesses, today announces the findings of a commissioned Total Economic Impact (TEI) Study conducted by Forrester Consulting.
  • The study provides a detailed analysis of the expected business benefits and cost savings for enterprises utilizing First Orions enterprise-wide Branded Communication product, INFORM .
  • The Forrester study found the INFORM solution provides a potential 498% return on investment (ROI) and a $7.75 million net present value (NPV) for enterprises over three years.
  • To access the Total Economic Impact of First Orion INFORM, Part of The Branded Communication Suite, visit firstorion.com/forrester-tei-study-inform-branded-communication .

FalconStor Expands Reseller Relationship with Hitachi Vantara to Provide Advanced Disaster Recovery and Cloud-Enabled Protection for Hitachi Flash Arrays

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

FalconStor Software, Inc. (OTCQB: FALC), the trusted data protection software leader modernizing disaster recovery and backup operations for the hybrid cloud, today announced the expansion of its go-to-market relationship with Hitachi Vantara, combining Hitachis flash storage arrays with best-in-class replication, data migration, snapshot, and disaster recovery software.

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  • FalconStor Software, Inc. (OTCQB: FALC), the trusted data protection software leader modernizing disaster recovery and backup operations for the hybrid cloud, today announced the expansion of its go-to-market relationship with Hitachi Vantara, combining Hitachis flash storage arrays with best-in-class replication, data migration, snapshot, and disaster recovery software.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Hitachi Vantara will resell FalconStor StorGuard with its market-leading flash arrays to provide optimal flash performance and protection for mission-critical applications and data.
  • Together, with FalconStor, we can bring infrastructure modernization and cloud-enabled data protection that will help customers transform their business and become more data driven.
  • FalconStor is the trusted data protection software leader modernizing disaster recovery and backup operations for the hybrid cloud world.

Invitation to presentation of Embracer Group's Q3 report

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group hereby invites you to a presentation in connection with the publication of the interim report for the third quarter, the period October-December 2021.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Embracer Group hereby invites you to a presentation in connection with the publication of the interim report for the third quarter, the period October-December 2021.
  • Online: Welcome to participate online via Embracer Group's official YouTube channel or by webcast.
  • Questions are welcome in advance by e-mail to: [email protected] and live during the presentation via a message board (not available on YouTube).
  • Embracer Group's shares are publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B with FNCA Sweden AB as its Certified Adviser; [email protected] +46-8-528 00 399.

II-VI Incorporated Ships 400G ZR+ QSFP-DD-DCO Transceivers to Windstream Wholesale

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IIVI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leader in optical communications transceivers, today announced that it shipped its 400G ZR+ QSFP-DD-DCO transceivers, the worlds first with 0 dBm output power, to Windstream Wholesale for field qualification.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IIVI Incorporated (Nasdaq: IIVI), a leader in optical communications transceivers, today announced that it shipped its 400G ZR+ QSFP-DD-DCO transceivers, the worlds first with 0 dBm output power, to Windstream Wholesale for field qualification.
  • II-VI and Windstream announced in October 2021 their partnership to fast-track the development of high output power 400G transceiver technology that enables Windstream to deploy greatly simplified network architectures.
  • II-VIs 400G transceivers are the worlds first digital coherent optics with the highest optical output power of 0 dBm that can plug directly into QSFP-DD transceiver slots on IP routers.
  • Were excited to begin qualification with Windstream ahead of our original schedule, said Matthias Berger, Vice President, Coherent Technology, II-VI Incorporated.

It’s Game On for T-Mobile 5G in LA

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Footballs biggest event is almost here, and its game on for the T-Mobile 5G network in Los Angeles and across the country.

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  • Footballs biggest event is almost here, and its game on for the T-Mobile 5G network in Los Angeles and across the country.
  • With a more than $100 million investment in 5G infrastructure across the city, more than 95% of people in Greater Los Angeles are now covered with T-Mobiles super-fast Ultra Capacity 5G network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220208005811/en/
    Today the Un-carrier unveiled the permanent network improvements it has made across LA adding more 5G coverage and capacity to ensure fans have a great wireless experience at this years big game and beyond.
  • And best of all, its just going to get even better as we keep building out the #1 fastest 5G network in LA and nationwide.

New Salsify Research: Poor Quality Product Pages Result in Nearly Half of Shoppers Abandoning In-store and Online Purchases

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

A primary takeaway for both brands and retailers is that online product pages dramatically impact online and in-store purchase decisions.

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  • A primary takeaway for both brands and retailers is that online product pages dramatically impact online and in-store purchase decisions.
  • According to the report, 46% of shoppers in the US will not buy a product if they don't find detailed information online.
  • After a surge of increased online shopping over the last year and a half, shoppers will be browsing and buying both in-store and online over the coming year.
  • Nearly half of those new to online shopping (47%) say they have already returned full-time to stores (or never stopped going).

Shift5 Raises $50M Series B Round to Secure Operational Technology in Critical Transportation and Weapon Systems

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Rail operators, airlines, and militaries rely on operational technology (OT) to power their fleets.

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  • Rail operators, airlines, and militaries rely on operational technology (OT) to power their fleets.
  • Shift5 protects the undersecured OT layer of transportation and weapon systems, providing aviation, rail and metro, and military defenders complete visibility into their OT networks.
  • This cat and mouse game is bleeding into critical infrastructure, and defenders must extend their purview to encompass operational technology.
  • To learn more about how the company is scaling exponentially to secure the worlds transportation and weapon systems from cyberattack, please visit www.shift5.io .