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EQS-News: SYNLAB AG: SYNLAB reports strong start to fiscal year 2023

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

However, Q1 2023 revenue was at the same level as prior-quarter revenue (Q4 2022: €701 million) despite lower COVID-19 testing volumes (Q4 2022: €70 million).

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  • However, Q1 2023 revenue was at the same level as prior-quarter revenue (Q4 2022: €701 million) despite lower COVID-19 testing volumes (Q4 2022: €70 million).
  • Q1 2023 had more working days overall than Q1 2022, and SYNLAB achieved record daily revenues of €10 million with over-delivery of the Group’s For You Growth Initiatives.
  • SYNLAB completed three bolt-on acquisitions in Q1 2023 with an accumulated EV of €23 million.
  • SYNLAB held €396 million in cash at the end of Q1 2023 (year-end 2022: €542 million) as the Group repaid €100 million gross debt in February 2023.

Accel introduces Atoms 3.0 with sector-focused thematic cohorts for early-stage companies

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Since then, Atoms has invested in 24 companies across two cohorts.

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  • Since then, Atoms has invested in 24 companies across two cohorts.
  • These companies have since raised a total of over $160mn in funding
    Atoms 3.0 will have two theme/sector based cohorts - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 5.0.
  • JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accel, one of India's top VC firms, today unveiled the new avatar of its Atoms program - Atoms 3.0, which will have two theme/sector based cohorts - Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Industry 5.0.
  • Based on feedback from our founders in cohorts 1 and cohort 2 - we launched Atoms 3.0 as a thematic cohort program.

The Promotion Optimization Institute Releases 2023 Vendor Panorama for Consumer Goods Retail Sales Execution

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

WYCKOFF, N.J., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Promotion Optimization Institute (POI), the leading resource for enterprise planning and execution, revenue management, trade marketing and merchandising executives, today released its 2023 Vendor Panorama for Consumer Goods Retail Sales Execution (RetX) Capability & Solution Advancements. The 2023 global RetX Panorama found that 75% (+17% over 2022) of CPG executives surveyed agree that their companies are struggling to have retailer-aligned promotions executed at the store level, only 10% of companies have automated in-flight capabilities, and 28% lack retail execution technology.

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  • WYCKOFF, N.J., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Promotion Optimization Institute (POI), the leading resource for enterprise planning and execution, revenue management, trade marketing and merchandising executives, today released its 2023 Vendor Panorama for Consumer Goods Retail Sales Execution (RetX) Capability & Solution Advancements .
  • The tenth annual POI RetX Vendor Panorama evaluated 13 vendors and provided best-in-class distinctions across 15 different categories.
  • The report utilized data and insights from POI's 2023 State of the Industry Survey of consumer product goods manufacturers around the world to identify where they are succeeding and struggling in the promotion, distribution, and execution of consumer products.
  • POI designed the Vendor Panorama to help consumer goods companies stay abreast of retail execution trends, understand "what's possible" from a technology perspective, and gain best practices.

CFN Media to Debut New Managed Ad Campaigns & Film Complementary Brand Interviews at MJ Unpacked

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Monday, April 24, 2023

WHITEFISH, MT, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- CFN Enterprises Inc. (OTCQB: CNFN), owner and operator of CFN Media, a digital media agency and ecommerce company focused on advancing businesses and brands in regulated and emerging industries across the globe, today announced that it will be filming complementary brand interviews and debuting its new compliant, high-performance direct-to-consumer (D2C) ad campaign service at MJ Unpacked in New York City on April 26-28, 2023. This exclusive national event, designed for cannabis retail and brand executives plus accredited investors, provides a unique opportunity for key industry constituents to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable market insights.

Key Points: 
  • Cannabis and CBD advertising is projected to grow from about $1.6 billion in 2022 to more than $4.5 billion by 2030, according to Statista .
  • At MJ Unpacked, CFN Media will be showcasing its recently launched high-performance, compliant, and turnkey Managed Ad Campaign service designed for recreational and wellness brands while filming complementary interviews with leading brand executives and thought leaders at its Booth #007.
  • Interested parties are encouraged to visit CFN Media’s booth on a first-come, first-serve basis to be interviewed and later receive a stunning complimentary video interview.
  • “We’re thrilled to be continuing our media partnership with MJ Unpacked and launching our cost-effective D2C managed ad campaign service that’s been designed from the ground up with cannabis and hemp brands in mind,” said CFN Media President Frank Lane.

Backlight Honored with Multiple Awards at 2023 NAB Show

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Global media and entertainment technology company, Backlight, announced that three of its product lines—iconik, Zype and Wildmoka—secured multiple honors at the 2023 NAB Show that took place this week in Las Vegas.

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  • Global media and entertainment technology company, Backlight, announced that three of its product lines—iconik, Zype and Wildmoka—secured multiple honors at the 2023 NAB Show that took place this week in Las Vegas.
  • These awards are recognition for what we have built and the potential that lies ahead.”
    Backlight’s Zype Apps Creator solution was awarded an NAB Product of Year Award in the Streaming category and was also selected by Next TV as a Best of Show product for NAB 2023.
  • This year’s win marks the fourth time in five years that a Backlight solution won a NAB Product of the Year Award.
  • Backlight’s Wildmoka platform was named Best of Show at the 2023 NAB Show by Broadcasting + Cable.

Global VC Market Falls From $86 Billion in Q4’22 to $57.3 Billion in Q1’23 as Market Uncertainty Intensifies—According to KPMG Private Enterprise’s Venture Pulse Report

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

VC investment in the Americas was $33.1 billion across 2,542 deals in Q1’23, a decline from $44 billion across 4,050 deals in Q4’22.

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  • VC investment in the Americas was $33.1 billion across 2,542 deals in Q1’23, a decline from $44 billion across 4,050 deals in Q4’22.
  • VC investment in Asia dropped from $25.5 billion across 2,799 deals to $13.5 billion across 1,773 deals between Q4’22 and Q1’23.
  • In Europe, VC investment fell from $15.7 billion across 2,512 deals in Q4’22 to $9.8 billion across 1,533 deals in Q1’23.
  • Global CVC investment was very slow in Q1’23, accounting for $22.8 billion in investment, compared to $42.1 billion in Q4’22.

Telstra Broadcast Services, Dalet, and Eluvio Unveil End-to-End Video Service and Web3 Content Distribution Solution

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

"Many of today's premium video providers are in a bind," said Michelle Munson, CEO and co-founder of Eluvio.

Key Points: 
  • "Many of today's premium video providers are in a bind," said Michelle Munson, CEO and co-founder of Eluvio.
  • Together with Telstra Broadcast Services and Dalet, we've created an end-to-end go-to-market solution to help content creators and owners radically streamline the economics of their entire media distribution workflow."
  • The new solution will be sold by Telstra Broadcast Services and Dalet, while utilizing Eluvio's Content Blockchain.
  • The Eluvio Content Fabric serves as the utility blockchain network for owner-controlled storage, distribution, and monetization of video, music, and other digital content.

Zerify Enters into Agreement with Leading Cybersecurity Software Distributor with over 1600 Resellers

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

This partnership aims to expand the reach of Zerify’s innovative cybersecurity software to businesses of all sizes across multiple industries.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership aims to expand the reach of Zerify’s innovative cybersecurity software to businesses of all sizes across multiple industries.
  • “At Zerify, we understand that cybersecurity is more important now than ever before,” says Mark L. Kay, CEO of Zerify.
  • Zerify Meet and Zerify Defender can be used to support a defense-in-depth strategy for businesses of all sizes,” says Zevallos.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with a leading cybersecurity distributor like Direct 2 Channel.

Cleo Exhibits API & EDI Automation Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 at Directions North America 2023 Conference in Orlando

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Vigorously communicate product innovation, leadership, and success to the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Vigorously communicate product innovation, leadership, and success to the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem.
  • With these thoughts in mind, at the event from Booth L3 Cleo will be showcasing its two new integration solutions for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP portfolio, both of which are now part of the CIC Library .
  • Cleo’s two solutions dovetail neatly with Microsoft’s recent large investments in their enterprise and mid-market ERPs, namely Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  • With Cleo’s expanded array of out-of-the-box B2B integrations for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics SCM ERPs, businesses can expedite EDI connectivity with various ecosystem entities and trading partners, such as a retailer or a customer.

Mint Mobile to Increase Data Allowances for ALL Subscribers at NO Additional Cost

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Monday, April 3, 2023

The data will increase beginning on April 14, 2023, for all new and existing subscribers.

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  • The data will increase beginning on April 14, 2023, for all new and existing subscribers.
  • Existing subscribers will see the higher data amounts in their plans when their monthly data refreshes after 4/14.
  • Subscribers to each of Mint’s flexible plans will benefit from 25-50% more data than previously offered, with no additional fees or strings attached.
  • All their data will be automatically upgraded so they can immediately start using even more data each month on their existing plans.