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MatchCraft Again Recognized as Global Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards

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Friday, April 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MatchCraft, a global leader in digital advertising technology, was again recognized by Microsoft Advertising, this time as the Global Rising Star of the Year.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MatchCraft, a global leader in digital advertising technology, was again recognized by Microsoft Advertising, this time as the Global Rising Star of the Year.
  • A critical component of their success is the inclusion of Microsoft Advertising inventory in their suite of solutions.
  • "Microsoft Advertising is delighted to show our appreciation and acknowledge the well-deserved recognition for MatchCraft as the Global Rising Star of the Year.
  • With Microsoft Advertising, gain access to in-depth insights, intelligent advertising tools that use AI to improve campaign performance and audience targeting solutions to create more personalized advertising experiences.

Lord of the Trees Raises $1.25 Million Pre-Seed Round Led by Draper Associates

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

NEW YORK, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lord of the Trees, a full ecosystem restoration company that uses precision drone planting technology to restore degraded landscapes, today announced a $1.25 million Pre-Seed funding round led by Draper Associates, a global venture capital firm investing in industry transforming companies.

Key Points: 
  • Lord of the Trees uses a combination of high technology (artificial intelligence, robotics, and drones) and Lo-Tek (Local Traditional Ecological Knowledge) to harmoniously regenerate the Earth's damaged ecosystems.
  • "I've been wanting to invest in a company that's truly committed to planet regeneration for a long time, and I found Lord of the Trees!
  • I marvel at the possibilities this company is creating for our planet and their commitment to restoring our ecosystems," says Tim Draper, Founding Partner of Draper Associates.
  • Founded in1985 by Tim Draper, Draper Associates is the leader in early-stage venture capital that continues to invest in technology companies that show exceptional promise.

MatchCraft Recognized as Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards

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Friday, February 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MatchCraft, a global leader in digital advertising technology, was recognized as the Rising Star of the Year by Microsoft Advertising at last night's virtual awards ceremony honoring the accomplishments of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MatchCraft, a global leader in digital advertising technology, was recognized as the Rising Star of the Year by Microsoft Advertising at last night's virtual awards ceremony honoring the accomplishments of 2021.
  • A critical component of their success is the inclusion of Microsoft Advertising inventory in their suite of solutions.
  • "Microsoft Advertising is delighted to show our appreciation and acknowledge the well-deserved recognition for MatchCraft as the Rising Star of the Year.
  • With Microsoft Advertising, gain access to in-depth insights, intelligent advertising tools that use AI to improve campaign performance and audience targeting solutions to create more personalized advertising experiences.

MatchCraft Recognized as Rising Star of the Year at Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MatchCraft, a global leader in digital advertising technology, was recognized as the Rising Star of the Year by Microsoft Advertising at last night's virtual awards ceremony honoring the accomplishments of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MatchCraft, a global leader in digital advertising technology, was recognized as the Rising Star of the Year by Microsoft Advertising at last night's virtual awards ceremony honoring the accomplishments of 2021.
  • A critical component of their success is the inclusion of Microsoft Advertising inventory in their suite of solutions.
  • "Microsoft Advertising is delighted to show our appreciation and acknowledge the well-deserved recognition for MatchCraft as the Rising Star of the Year.
  • With Microsoft Advertising, gain access to in-depth insights, intelligent advertising tools that use AI to improve campaign performance and audience targeting solutions to create more personalized advertising experiences.

Introducing Microsoft Teams Essentials

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. announced the general availability of Teams Essentials, the first-ever standalone Microsoft Teams offering, designed specifically for small businesses.

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  • REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. announced the general availability of Teams Essentials, the first-ever standalone Microsoft Teams offering, designed specifically for small businesses.
  • Teams Essentials provides expansive limits and features for hosting professional meetings and collaborating in one place:
    Teams Essentials also includes existing and new capabilities available in the free version of Teams to meet the needs of small businesses:
    Simple, easy invitations require only anemail address.
  • Customers can buy Teams Essentials directly through the Teams website or from a variety of Microsoft Cloud Partners to suit their needs .
  • Visit the Microsoft 365 Blog to learn more about Microsoft Teams Essentials.

Draper Associates Raises $230M for Sixth Fund Focusing on Technology Startups With Strong ESG Principles

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

SAN MATEO,Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Draper Associates , a global venture capital firm investing in industry transforming companies, today announced its sixth fund, closing at $230M to back technology startups with inherent ESG principlesand the potential to transform industries for a better future.

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  • SAN MATEO,Calif., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Draper Associates , a global venture capital firm investing in industry transforming companies, today announced its sixth fund, closing at $230M to back technology startups with inherent ESG principlesand the potential to transform industries for a better future.
  • "At Draper Associates, we have been investing in ESG before it was even labeled as an aspiration because it's just good business," said Tim Draper, Founder and Managing Partner, Draper Associates.
  • Draper Associates has become a leader in early-stage venture capital having funded in companies with strong ESG outcomes since 1985, including Hotmail, Skype, Baidu, Tesla, SpaceX, Twitch, Cruise, Carta, Webflow, Robinhood, and Coinbase.
  • Founded in1985 by Tim Draper, Draper Associates is the leader in early-stage venture capital that continues to invest in technology companies that show exceptional promise.

InQuest Releases Data Demonstrating the Security Gap in the Major Cloud Email Providers

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

InQuest has published a living document containing further details, explorable graphs, and access to the data leveraged in this ongoing experiment to their Labs portal .

Key Points: 
  • InQuest has published a living document containing further details, explorable graphs, and access to the data leveraged in this ongoing experiment to their Labs portal .
  • Here's what the data shows:
    Typically, at least 5% to 10% of real-world threats are capable of reaching a user's inbox.
  • For corporate email, Microsoft O365 with ATP (a pay for enhancement) generally outperforms Google from a security perspective, but not every day!
  • What we have uncovered with the Trystero project is that there is a false sense of security projected by the major cloud-based email providers and assumed by their customers.

Rocket.Chat Survey Reveals The Future of Workplace Communication is Evolving As Remote Workforces Grow

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

With instant messaging being more widely adopted than email in 2021, this collaboration openness is a game changer, enabling increased productivity.

Key Points: 
  • With instant messaging being more widely adopted than email in 2021, this collaboration openness is a game changer, enabling increased productivity.
  • Data privacy, security and ownership at work are key elements to ensuring the viability of this capability; they are not nice-to-haves but must-haves.
  • Nearly two-thirds of employees 65% cite the ability to message and video chat with coworkers through one centralized platform as important.
  • For example, you can use Gmail to email a Hotmail account, but you cant use communication apps to message a user on a different communication app.

Less Than Half of Organizations Have Adjusted Marketing Technology Strategy to Comply with Privacy Laws

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The findings reveal nearly half (44.7%) of organizations have had to add or change technology in the marketing stack to comply with privacy laws, and some are spending upwards of $10,000 every year to remain up to date with requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The findings reveal nearly half (44.7%) of organizations have had to add or change technology in the marketing stack to comply with privacy laws, and some are spending upwards of $10,000 every year to remain up to date with requirements.
  • Respondents' answers also varied depending on region, particularly in how many required technology additions to their marketing stack to comply with privacy laws.
  • For example, only 35.4% in North America added to their stack, while almost half (49.5%) of respondents in EMEA noted an added spend.
  • Running email validation software and implementing double opt-in features improve the effectiveness of email marketing by reducing bounce rates and drastically improving inbox placements.

Minsait ACS Launches PRISM with Oneview for a More Intuitive User Experience

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Attendees of the Virtual Customer Conference in 2020 enjoyed a sneak preview of PRISM with Oneview.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees of the Virtual Customer Conference in 2020 enjoyed a sneak preview of PRISM with Oneview.
  • This new version of PRISM with Oneview is now available to everyone.
  • "This is a true leap in value, leveraging the latest technology to provide an enhanced user experience, intuitive functionality, and a modern look that is responsive and highly customizable."
  • To learn more about Minsait ACS, PRISM and Oneview, you can email [email protected] .