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Lightspeed Launches New Features to Drive Digital Transformation of Retail SMBs

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Money, Economy, Finance, Mobile payments, E-commerce software, Lightspeed, Contactless payment, Analytics

Today, Lightspeed announces new features to help its customers with the continued digital transformation of their businesses.

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  • Today, Lightspeed announces new features to help its customers with the continued digital transformation of their businesses.
  • In the coming weeks, Lightspeed will introduce business-empowering features for in-store POS and eCommerce, including Mobile Tap supporting curbside pick-up and contactless payment, Digital Wallet, and Analytics Core.
  • The digital overhaul forced by COVID-19 has become the new normal, with consumer trends showing that eCommerce will remain crucial as SMBs adopt tactics to elevate the digital experience for their customers.
  • Lightspeed continues to share industry knowledge through an online resource guide that serves to protect SMBs during the pandemic.

Lightspeed Announces Time Change for its Conference Call to Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
E-commerce software, Lightspeed, Business, Magazines, Economy

MONTREAL, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed POS Inc. ("Lightspeed" or the "Company") (TSX: LSPD), a leading omnichannel point of sale platform, today announced that it has changed the time of its fiscal first quarter 2021 earnings conference call and webcast.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed POS Inc. ("Lightspeed" or the "Company") (TSX: LSPD), a leading omnichannel point of sale platform, today announced that it has changed the time of its fiscal first quarter 2021 earnings conference call and webcast.
  • To minimize scheduling conflicts amongst our analyst community, the conference call will now be held at 8:00 am ET on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
  • The conference call was previously scheduled for 8:30 am ET.
  • Headquartered in Montral, Canada, Lightspeed is trusted by favorite local businesses, where the community goes to shop and dine.

FortressIQ Launches World's First Learning and Adaptive Computer Vision-Based Firewall

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Eniac Ventures, M12, Lightspeed, ENIAC, Computing, Business, Technology

Organizations that create technology have the potential for abuse and an obligation to provide solutions to that abuse, said Pankaj Chowdhry, CEO at FortressIQ.

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  • Organizations that create technology have the potential for abuse and an obligation to provide solutions to that abuse, said Pankaj Chowdhry, CEO at FortressIQ.
  • FortressIQ's PEG is the worlds first adaptive and learning computer vision-based firewall.It allows enterprises to confidently execute on their strategic business initiatives by filtering their sensitive data in a secure and scalable manner.
  • It leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to add human-level observability to any application, with zero integration and universal compatibility.
  • Founded in 2017, FortressIQ is backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Boldstart Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Eniac Ventures, M12 and Tiger Global.

CyCognito Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding, Led by Accel

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
E-commerce software, Lightspeed, Accel, Finance, Business, Money

Accel led the round with participation from previous investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sorenson Ventures and UpWest.

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  • Accel led the round with participation from previous investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sorenson Ventures and UpWest.
  • As part of todays announcement, Eric Wolford, Partner at Accel, will join the CyCognito Board of Directors.
  • With the addition of Accel, CyCognito is now backed by two of the top five venture firms focused on enterprise software.
  • CyCognito closes these gaps with a category-defining, transformative platform that automates offensive cybersecurity operations to provide reconnaissance capabilities superior to those of attackers.

Lightspeed Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
E-commerce software, Lightspeed, Business, Economy, Omnichannel, Articles

MONTREAL, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Lightspeed POS Inc. ("Lightspeed" or the "Company") (TSX: LSPD), a leading omnichannel point of sale platform, today announced it will report first quarter 2021 financial results before the market open on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Lightspeed POS Inc. ("Lightspeed" or the "Company") (TSX: LSPD), a leading omnichannel point of sale platform, today announced it will report first quarter 2021 financial results before the market open on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
  • Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial results at 8:30 am ET on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
  • Investors and participants can register for the call in advance by visiting http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/4790886 .
  • Headquartered in Montral, Canada, Lightspeed is trusted by favorite local businesses, where the community goes to shop and dine.

Lightspeed Systems Honored with Two Awards of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine for Filtering and Analytics Solutions

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Content-control software, Internet safety, Lightspeed Systems, Lightspeed, Speculative fiction, Magazines, World Wide Web

Austin, TX, July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading educationtechnology solutionsprovider, Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company), was announcedas a winner in the 2020 Awards of Excellence contestby Tech & Learning,which honorsoutstandinged-techproductseach year.

Key Points: 
  • Austin, TX, July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading educationtechnology solutionsprovider, Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company), was announcedas a winner in the 2020 Awards of Excellence contestby Tech & Learning,which honorsoutstandinged-techproductseach year.
  • Lightspeedwas recognizedin two categories: Best in Software for Filter and Best in Enterprise Solution for Analytics .
  • Lightspeed Systems has been a leader in digital student safety for over 20 years and continues to provide innovative solutionsto meet the unique, evolving needsofschools.
  • For over 20 years, Lightspeed Systems has built smart solutions to the challenges schools face when implementing technology.

XDD Acquires LightSpeed Legal Expanding Services in Washington, DC Market

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Software, Application software, Civil procedure, Computing, Lightspeed, Electronic discovery, THINK C

David Moran, XDD President and COO states, As we continue to expand business operations nationwide, adding LightSpeed Legal to the XDD family further bolsters our physical presence in the DC market.

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  • David Moran, XDD President and COO states, As we continue to expand business operations nationwide, adding LightSpeed Legal to the XDD family further bolsters our physical presence in the DC market.
  • Having served the DC market for many years, the agile LightSpeed team, technology and services mix complements our mission to provide exemplary services to law firms, corporations and government agencies.
  • Tony Lehr, LightSpeed CEO states, Joining forces with XDD further expands our ability to serve the DC market across multiple facets of the EDRM.
  • Arbor Ridge Partners is a business broker that focuses on mergers and acquisitions for Legal Technology and Legal Services companies; including, litigation support, computer forensics, eDiscovery, legal services, and software companies.

Wintermute Raises $2.8M Series A Funding Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to Make Crypto Markets More Liquid and Efficient

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Finance, Banking, Professional services, Other Technology, Technology, Lightspeed, Wintermute, Wintermute, Lightspeed Venture Partners

Wintermute , an algorithmic liquidity provider for digital assets, today announced the close of a $2.8M Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners (Lightspeed).

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  • Wintermute , an algorithmic liquidity provider for digital assets, today announced the close of a $2.8M Series A round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners (Lightspeed).
  • The growing number of crypto exchanges is leading to an increased need for market making, and that is where Wintermute comes in, said Jeremy Liew, partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
  • With its strategic, tech-first approach, Wintermute is making it easier for retail and institutional investors to buy and sell crypto.
  • Wintermute is a next generation, crypto-native market maker, focused on building a decentralized financial system by creating efficient, liquid markets with transparent prices.

Lightspeed Systems Appoints Amy Bennett to Chief of Staff Role

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Lightspeed, Speculative fiction, Software, Video games

Austin, TX, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ed-tech industry leader Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company") today announced the appointment of industry and Lightspeed veteran Amy Bennett to the newly created role of Chief of Staff.

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  • Austin, TX, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ed-tech industry leader Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company") today announced the appointment of industry and Lightspeed veteran Amy Bennett to the newly created role of Chief of Staff.
  • Ms. Bennett has been with Lightspeed Systems for 11 years, most recently in the role of VP Marketing, and has more than 25 years of experience in the education technology industry.
  • The newly created role of Chief of Staff will bring increased efficiency and effectiveness across those, and other, senior leadership functions.
  • Im excited to help Lightspeed Systems continue to lead and innovate in my new role as Chief of Staff, shared Amy Bennett.

Lightspeed Systems Adds Eileen Shihadeh in Newly Created Chief Marketing Officer Role

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Lightspeed

Austin, TX, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Systems ("Lightspeed or the Company"), creator of leading K12 online safety and analytics platform Relay , has appointed Eileen Shihadeh to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • Austin, TX, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Systems ("Lightspeed or the Company"), creator of leading K12 online safety and analytics platform Relay , has appointed Eileen Shihadeh to the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer.
  • "Schools and students are dealing with unprecedented challenges, and we offer solutions that can help them ensure students are engaged and remote learning is safe," said Brian Thomas, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Lightspeed Systems.
  • "Eileen has the industry experience to understand the value Lightspeed brings to customers, and the vision to reach more schools around the world."
  • Prior to joining Lightspeed, Ms. Shihadeh was the Chief Marketing Officer at Raptor Technologies, a leading provider of campus safety solutions, where she built the sales and marketing organization and drove accelerated growth and market share expansion.