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BookingCentral.com releases insurance update for boat rental operators

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BookingCentral.com, the leading provider of booking and management platforms for boat rental operators has announced a new software release.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BookingCentral.com, the leading provider of booking and management platforms for boat rental operators has announced a new software release.
  • The new release includes an integrated renter’s insurance module that allows operators to easily offer renter’s insurance to their customers.
  • The integrated insurance module provides a process that is seamless to both the boat rental operator and the customer.
  • BookingCentral has made it easy for operators to be compliant with the Florida Boating Safety Act SB 606 and SB 418.

Mobile Emulators Eclipse Bots in 2023 as Preferred Fraud Vector in North America

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Monday, December 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCatch, the global leader in digital fraud and money laundering detection and response powered by behavioral biometric intelligence, today unveiled its 2023 Digital Banking Fraud Trends in North America report. The report offers a comprehensive perspective of the prevailing fraud landscape and trends in North America leading into Q1 2024, including how the rise of mobile banking has led to corresponding technical and human vulnerabilities for fraudsters to exploit.

Key Points: 
  • Mobile banking rates increased to 73% in 2023, which in turn has led to a dramatic surge in fraud executed from mobile devices, rising from 47% in 2022 to 61% in 2023, partly due to fraudsters shifting from bots (on web devices) to mobile emulators to avoid traditional banking controls.
  • Aligning with FinCEN's report of an 84% increase in check fraud in 2022 , BioCatch provides an in-depth analysis of the re-emergence of check fraud, which is now the number one fraud type across North America.
  • Mobile Fraud on the Rise: Mobile banking rates increased from 54% in 2022 to 73% in 2023, leading to a rise in mobile fraud attacks from 47% to 61%.
  • Check/Deposit Fraud Takes the Lead: Fraud in deposit accounts is the #1 fraud type across North America (including fraudulent account openings and account takeovers), with one million cases seen across its customers in H1 2023.

Mobile Emulators Eclipse Bots in 2023 as Preferred Fraud Vector in North America

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCatch, the global leader in digital fraud and money laundering detection and response powered by behavioral biometric intelligence, today unveiled its 2023 Digital Banking Fraud Trends in North America report. The report offers a comprehensive perspective of the prevailing fraud landscape and trends in North America leading into Q1 2024, including how the rise of mobile banking has led to corresponding technical and human vulnerabilities for fraudsters to exploit.

Key Points: 
  • Mobile banking rates increased to 73% in 2023, which in turn has led to a dramatic surge in fraud executed from mobile devices, rising from 47% in 2022 to 61% in 2023, partly due to fraudsters shifting from bots (on web devices) to mobile emulators to avoid traditional banking controls.
  • Aligning with FinCEN's report of an 84% increase in check fraud in 2022 , BioCatch provides an in-depth analysis of the re-emergence of check fraud, which is now the number one fraud type across North America.
  • Mobile Fraud on the Rise: Mobile banking rates increased from 54% in 2022 to 73% in 2023, leading to a rise in mobile fraud attacks from 47% to 61%.
  • Check/Deposit Fraud Takes the Lead: Fraud in deposit accounts is the #1 fraud type across North America (including fraudulent account openings and account takeovers), with one million cases seen across its customers in H1 2023.

2022-2023 Annual Report of the Office of the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson: Emphasis on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The report details the impact the OTO has by identifying Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) service issues and the trends in complaints.

Key Points: 
  • The report details the impact the OTO has by identifying Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) service issues and the trends in complaints.
  • The annual report uses the framework of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights to highlight the OTO's work to improve the CRA's services for all Canadians.
  • The report concludes with an update on the OTO's recommendations from its 2021–2022 annual report and the work the CRA has done to make sure it respects taxpayers' rights.
  • The Ombudsperson ensures, in particular, that the CRA respects eight of the service rights outlined in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights .

Symetryx Corp. announced a non-binding proposal to acquire Check-Cap for $4.35 per share

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Symetryx Corporation ("Symetryx") announced a non-binding proposal to acquire Check-Cap LTD (NASDAQ: CHEK) ("Check") for $4.35 per share in cash.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Symetryx Corporation ("Symetryx") announced a non-binding proposal to acquire Check-Cap LTD (NASDAQ: CHEK) ("Check") for $4.35 per share in cash.
  • Although Symetryx owns less then 5% of CHEK,  we believe that Symetryx is the largest shareholder of Check, as of the date of this letter.
  • Given that there are minimal business operations, we believe this significant discount to cash per share is surprising.
  • Symetryx may require additional conditions to complete our non-binding proposal that we will determine in our sole discretion.

Roadie Announces General Availability of 'Tech Insights,' an Enhancement to Its Spotify Backstage SaaS Offering

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

DUBLIN, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roadie, provider of Backstage as a service, today announced the general availability of its Tech Insights feature, a software-quality tool added to its core offering of managed Spotify Backstage. Tech Insights enables software engineering teams to establish engineering standards and automatically track and report software performance against those standards.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roadie , provider of Backstage as a service, today announced the general availability of its Tech Insights feature, a software-quality tool added to its core offering of managed Spotify Backstage.
  • Roadie was founded in 2020 to help organizations adopt and operate Backstage to make developers more effective.
  • Backstage —created by Spotify and now an open source incubating project of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation—is used to build internal developer portals.
  • Roadie is among the Top 2 contributors to open source Backstage, second only to Spotify, its creator.

Retro Stage Launches New Summer Collection to Bring Classic Vibes to the Season

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

MONTEREY, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Retro Stage, a vintage-inspired fashion brand, has released its summer collection.

Key Points: 
  • MONTEREY, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Retro Stage, a vintage-inspired fashion brand, has released its summer collection.
  • The brand's summer collection is perfect for lounging on the beach, playing in the waves, or relaxing by the pool.
  • Their summer collection captures the essence of vintage fashion while staying true to the trends of this summer season.
  • Retro Stage invites vintage fashion lovers worldwide to check out their new summer collection and experience the wonder of blending modern and classic styles.

Majority of Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Nurses are tireless in their passion for quality patient care, no matter how challenging their working conditions may be.

Key Points: 
  • Nurses are tireless in their passion for quality patient care, no matter how challenging their working conditions may be.
  • The leading cause for poor mental health was staffing shortages (71%), followed by a lack of support resources (55%).
  • Focus on enriching current and future nurses’ working conditions and well-being to ensure long-term satisfaction and subsequent retention.
  • Explore innovative and flexible staffing models, including travel and per-diem nurses, to provide agility and continuity of quality patient care.

Digital Check Corp. Report: Electronic Check Clearing Saved 10 Billion Pounds of Carbon Emissions Since 2004

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

By moving the clearing process online, the industry has saved billions of dollars and made a profoundly positive impact on the environment.

Key Points: 
  • By moving the clearing process online, the industry has saved billions of dollars and made a profoundly positive impact on the environment.
  • Prior to the Check 21 Act, each check written in the United States had to be physically returned to the originating bank in order to legally complete the transaction.
  • The industry employed a fleet of more than 100 private aircraft for that purpose to ensure next-day processing of payments.
  • The message we can take away from this is the power of modernization to do tremendous good.”

Check Point Software Opens New Cyber Center to Raise Awareness on Importance of Cyber Security

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, today unveiled the Check Point Cyber Center, an educational hub exploring the history and future of cyber security.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, today unveiled the Check Point Cyber Center, an educational hub exploring the history and future of cyber security.
  • “We are reaching out to all parts of society, inviting them to learn more about cyber security and making the world a safer place,” said Gil Shwed, Founder and CEO, Check Point Software Technologies.
  • By educating the public on cybersecurity essentials, Check Point aims to raise awareness of cybersecurity best practices and cyber hygiene.
  • In addition to providing practical tips for preventing cyber attacks, the Cyber Center also covers the history of cybersecurity since its inception.