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Andes Technology and MetaSilicon Collaborate to Build the World’s First Automotive-Grade CMOS Image Sensor Product Using RISC-V IP SoC

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Hsinchu Taiwan, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISC-V IP vendor Andes Technology and edge computing chip provider MetaSilicon jointly announced that the MetaSilicon MAT Series is the world's first automotive-grade CMOS image sensor series using RISC-V IP SoC, using Andes' AndesCore™ N25F-SE processor.

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  • Hsinchu Taiwan, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISC-V IP vendor Andes Technology and edge computing chip provider MetaSilicon jointly announced that the MetaSilicon MAT Series is the world's first automotive-grade CMOS image sensor series using RISC-V IP SoC, using Andes' AndesCore™ N25F-SE processor.
  • And by using technologies such as HDR, advanced imaging can be achieved in a simple, economical, and efficient system.
  • The MAT Series 1MP CMOS image sensor chip has low power consumption and high dynamic range (HDR) characteristics.
  • Its effective image resolution is 1280 H * 960 V, and it can support high dynamic range image output up to 60fps @120dB.

Dave Cantin Group and Kaiser Associates’ Market Outlook Report Highlights Seven Key Themes, Forecasts Auto Industry Settling into Post-Covid Groove

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Drawing on market-backed data and interviews from industry experts, the first-of-its-kind, multi-perspective report delivers insights on themes shaping the coming year in automotive.

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  • Drawing on market-backed data and interviews from industry experts, the first-of-its-kind, multi-perspective report delivers insights on themes shaping the coming year in automotive.
  • The MOR fills an industry gap for a report that encompasses the state of entire automotive landscape, detailing its impact on dealers, consumers and OEMs.
  • “The last four years have caused monumental changes in the auto industry,” said Dave Cantin, CEO of the Dave Cantin Group, a leading advisory firm to automotive retail groups and their owners.
  • M&A Trends and Forecast: Continued Opportunity - The 2024 auto dealership M&A climate will stabilize, but continue to exceed pre-Covid levels.

Root Protocol Raises $10 Million at $100M Valuation to Build a User-based Operating System and Mission Control for Web3

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The founding team members, collaborators and advisors of Root Protocol are from Consensys, Bankless Ventures, Ontology, Polygon, CoinShares, Morgan Stanley, DCG, Stanford University and MIT, and are a group of longtime crypto and Web3 builders and enthusiasts.

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  • The founding team members, collaborators and advisors of Root Protocol are from Consensys, Bankless Ventures, Ontology, Polygon, CoinShares, Morgan Stanley, DCG, Stanford University and MIT, and are a group of longtime crypto and Web3 builders and enthusiasts.
  • Root Protocol is the root of Web3.
  • Root Protocol raising a healthy sum at the seed stage may then be a sign that things have changed."
  • It consists of four main components, including the Root Operation Executor, Root Chain (Rollup), Root Account, and Root Indexer, all of which operate together to facilitate effortless interoperability, scalability, and composability.

Peach State Health Plan and the Centene Foundation Announce $2.2 Million Commitment to Augusta University

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Peach State Health Plan, a care management organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced a $2.2 million funding commitment to Augusta University (AU). The funding will facilitate the expansion of the University's Medical College of Georgia (MCG) 3+ Primary Care Pathway Program (MCG 3+ Program), as well as support the launch of a new loan forgiveness program for the university's Dental College of Georgia (DCG) students who commit to five years of practice in rural and underserved areas. This commitment builds on an existing relationship with AU and is another example of the work underway to approach challenges that result from provider shortages in rural areas of the state.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Peach State Health Plan , a care management organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), and the Centene Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced a $2.2 million funding commitment to Augusta University (AU).
  • This commitment builds on an existing relationship with AU and is another example of the work underway to approach challenges that result from provider shortages in rural areas of the state.
  • "Our collaborative efforts with Augusta University – and its MCG and DCG – are shining examples of how public-private partnerships provide long-term solutions to complex healthcare shortages in rural areas," said Centene's Chief Growth Officer and Plan President and Chief Executive Officer of Peach State Health Plan, Wade Rakes.
  • Peach State Health Plan is confident that a similar program at the Dental College of Georgia will share the same success."

Elwood Receives Authorization as a Service Company from UK Financial Conduct Authority

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elwood Technologies LLP ("Elwood" or "the Company"), a leading software-as-a-service ("SaaS") platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset exchanges and liquidity venues, today announced it has been authorised as a service company by the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"). This authorization applies to Elwood's execution management system ("EMS") in relation to security tokens and derivatives. The Company's EMS platform allows clients to connect to global crypto exchanges and OTC venues, through a single application or API, to trade digital assets.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elwood Technologies LLP ("Elwood" or "the Company"), a leading software-as-a-service ("SaaS") platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset exchanges and liquidity venues, today announced it has been authorised as a service company by the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA").
  • This authorization applies to Elwood's execution management system ("EMS") in relation to security tokens and derivatives.
  • Chris Lawn, CEO, Elwood, said, "Elwood is proud to become one of the first digital asset technology firms authorised as a service company by the FCA.
  • Josh Bell, Elwood Board member and General Partner at Dawn Capital, said, "This is a pivotal moment for Elwood on its ambitious growth journey.

Elwood Receives Authorization as a Service Company from UK Financial Conduct Authority

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elwood Technologies LLP ("Elwood" or "the Company"), a leading software-as-a-service ("SaaS") platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset exchanges and liquidity venues, today announced it has been authorised as a service company by the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"). This authorization applies to Elwood's execution management system ("EMS") in relation to security tokens and derivatives. The Company's EMS platform allows clients to connect to global crypto exchanges and OTC venues, through a single application or API, to trade digital assets.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elwood Technologies LLP ("Elwood" or "the Company"), a leading software-as-a-service ("SaaS") platform that provides institutional-grade access to digital asset exchanges and liquidity venues, today announced it has been authorised as a service company by the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA").
  • This authorization applies to Elwood's execution management system ("EMS") in relation to security tokens and derivatives.
  • Chris Lawn, CEO, Elwood, said, "Elwood is proud to become one of the first digital asset technology firms authorised as a service company by the FCA.
  • Josh Bell, Elwood Board member and General Partner at Dawn Capital, said, "This is a pivotal moment for Elwood on its ambitious growth journey.

RDA Ranks #1 in Customer Satisfaction from Digital Clarity Group

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RDA, a boutique provider of business and technology services, is proud to have received its second Digital Clarity Group (DCG) VOCalis Award, the only Voice of Customer award for agencies and consultancies in the marketing technology industry.

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  • For the second consecutive year, RDA has been awarded the highest honor in Customer Satisfaction for technology consulting services.
  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RDA, a boutique provider of business and technology services, is proud to have received its second Digital Clarity Group (DCG) VOCalis Award, the only Voice of Customer award for agencies and consultancies in the marketing technology industry.
  • VOCalis is DCG's Voice of the Customer assessment program that uses customer feedback to bring transparency to the performance of digital agencies, consultancies, and integrators when implementing or servicing marketing technology solutions.
  • Based on their ratings, this award distinguishes RDA as an exceptional provider of marketing technology services according to its clients," said Digital Clarity Group CEO Scott Liewehr.

Giving Tuesday 2023: DCG Giving, a Dave Cantin Group Nonprofit, Donates More Than a Quarter Million Dollars to Boost Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment Nationwide

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

“I am grateful to all the benefactors within the automotive industry who supported DCG Giving with their generous donations.

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  • “I am grateful to all the benefactors within the automotive industry who supported DCG Giving with their generous donations.
  • This critical funding for clinical research will help transform the lives of children and young adults,” said Dave Cantin, President and CEO of The Dave Cantin Group.
  • This event focused the automotive industry’s attention on the great need for more childhood cancer research funding.
  • DCG Giving continually supports local pediatric cancer charities from coast to coast.

Dave Cantin Group Announces Investment from Kaltroco, Fueling the Continued Growth of Auto Industry’s Leading M&A Advisory Firm

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Kaltroco was founded in 1994 as a vehicle to invest in private companies and is committed to supporting the long-term growth of high-quality middle-market businesses.

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  • Kaltroco was founded in 1994 as a vehicle to invest in private companies and is committed to supporting the long-term growth of high-quality middle-market businesses.
  • DCG annually advises on over $1 billion in gross transaction volume and has advised on hundreds of transactions since its founding in 2017.
  • Kaltroco’s investment will support the next stage of DCG’s growth and development, as the Company builds upon its leadership position in the automotive advisory space.
  • “Our partnership with Kaltroco is truly transformational for DCG and will be a key differentiator for us in the dealer-driven advisory space,” said Dave Cantin, president and CEO of DCG.

Bullish Acquires CoinDesk from Digital Currency Group

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Bullish , the fastest growing regulated, institutional digital assets exchange led by Tom Farley, announced today that it has acquired CoinDesk, the integrated media, events and index platform for the future of finance, from Digital Currency Group (DCG).

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  • Bullish , the fastest growing regulated, institutional digital assets exchange led by Tom Farley, announced today that it has acquired CoinDesk, the integrated media, events and index platform for the future of finance, from Digital Currency Group (DCG).
  • CoinDesk will continue to be led by Kevin Worth and the existing management team and operate as an independent subsidiary within Bullish.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120856497/en/
    “With its acclaimed editorial coverage, premier events and market-leading data and indices, CoinDesk continues to shape the global crypto and blockchain ecosystem,” said Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish.
  • CoinDesk Media provides news and analysis on the price movements, technologies, companies and people shaping the evolution of the bitcoin and digital currency ecosystem.