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After a Strong 2021, Avionos Targets Another Record Year in 2022

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Friday, February 11, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avionos , which designs and implements marketing and commerce solutions, continues to exceed targets and is set for double digit growth in revenue and headcount in 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avionos , which designs and implements marketing and commerce solutions, continues to exceed targets and is set for double digit growth in revenue and headcount in 2022.
  • Rooted in aligning digital programs with clients' business objectives, Avionos enables brands to innovate their go-to-market strategies and exceed customers' expectations.
  • "It sets a high bar for 2022 and I'm excited for our employees to achieve even greater success this year.
  • Avionos is actively looking for sales, delivery, development, and operations talent to support accelerated growth in 2022.

Alcumus Secures New Strategic Investment from Apax Funds

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TORONTO, ON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global market-leading Health, Safety and ESG risk management provider Alcumus today announces that funds advised by Apax Partners LLP ("Apax"), a global private equity advisory firm, have made an investment for a controlling stake in the company.

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  • TORONTO, ON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global market-leading Health, Safety and ESG risk management provider Alcumus today announces that funds advised by Apax Partners LLP ("Apax"), a global private equity advisory firm, have made an investment for a controlling stake in the company.
  • Apax operates across seven locations worldwide and has raised $60bn in aggregate funds since inception nearly 50 years ago.
  • The Apax Funds invest exclusively in four sectors: Technology, Services, Healthcare, and Internet/Consumer.
  • The investment follows the stake sale of private equity investor Inflexion, who have been a strategic partner to Alcumus since 2015.

TeselaGen Secures Contract from BioMADE to Accelerate US Biomanufacturing with Advanced Informatics and Artificial Intelligence

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TeselaGen Biotechnology announced today a two-year contract with BioMADE , the Department of Defense-sponsored bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute, to improve the informatics infrastructure around fermentation-based biomanufacturing.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TeselaGen Biotechnology announced today a two-year contract with BioMADE , the Department of Defense-sponsored bioindustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute, to improve the informatics infrastructure around fermentation-based biomanufacturing.
  • As part of this collaboration, TeselaGen will develop novel technologies that standardize data exchange, connect disparate software systems, and establish secure protocols to facilitate collaboration on AI-enabled projects.
  • This project builds on a current collaboration between the ABPDU and TeselaGen to improve data coordination in fermentation operations.
  • TeselaGen has been deployed by Fortune 50 companies and emerging innovators in biopharmaceuticals, agriculture, and specialty chemicals.

Almost three-quarters of benefit-eligible Americans are more likely to work for an employer offering voluntary benefits, according to new Voya survey

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

The challenge is that while many workers are well-intentioned, the reality is that voluntary benefits can be confusing.

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  • The challenge is that while many workers are well-intentioned, the reality is that voluntary benefits can be confusing.
  • Often, it takes time for employees to properly educate themselves or get the help they need to feel comfortable selecting workplace benefits they likely have never enrolled in before.
  • Voya has recently launched several digital innovations to help Americans holistically plan for their financial wellness needs, with more features scheduled throughout 2022.
  • The company is part of the SBF 120 and the Mid-60 index and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).

Micruity Raises $5.1M to Pensionize 401(k) Plans

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

The decline of defined benefit pension plans has left a retirement savings gap that will grow to $137 Trillion by 2050, said Trevor Gary, Co-Founder and CEO of Micruity.

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  • The decline of defined benefit pension plans has left a retirement savings gap that will grow to $137 Trillion by 2050, said Trevor Gary, Co-Founder and CEO of Micruity.
  • 401(k) plans were designed as retirement savings plans, but today most Americans rely on these plans as their sole source of retirement income, leaving them vulnerable to market corrections outside their control.
  • At the same time, 53% of Americans are worried that a market correction will force them to delay their retirement plans.
  • For the past two years, Micruity has been working closely with industry leaders as part of a paid proof-of-concept program.

Greenspoon Marder Expands Litigation Capabilities in Denver and Los Angeles with Addition of New Partners Alan Schindler and Glen A. Rothstein

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm's Litigation practice group with the addition of partners Alan Schindler in Denver and Glen A. Rothstein in Los Angeles.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm's Litigation practice group with the addition of partners Alan Schindler in Denver and Glen A. Rothstein in Los Angeles.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Glen and Alan to our powerhouse litigation team and to further expand our national footprint in Los Angeles and Denver," says Gerry Greenspoon , co-managing director at Greenspoon Marder.
  • Mr. Schindler focuses his practice on general commercial litigation matters, including contract, real estate law, professional liability, and business torts.
  • Before joining Greenspoon Marder, Mr. Schindler worked as a trial attorney at prominent litigation firms in Denver and New York, representing clients in civil and commercial litigation matters in the financial services industry.

Vorto Launches 5F to Optimize and Improve The Entire Trucking Ecosystem

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Through the 5F platform, Vorto produces operational efficiencies for the whole trucking ecosystem.

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  • Through the 5F platform, Vorto produces operational efficiencies for the whole trucking ecosystem.
  • The platform is focused on maximizing the utilization rate and earnings for drivers, while reducing cost inflation for shippers and brokers.
  • Focused on making trucking a more sustainable and consistent career, 5F "gives drivers the wheel" to create their own schedules and build wealth.
  • Vorto was founded in 2018 to service every industry dealing with bulk logistics in North America and is headquartered in Denver.

Tenable Technology Ecosystem Reaches 100 Partners

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COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable , the Cyber Exposure company, today announced its Technology Ecosystem has reached 100 partners and 200 unique integrations.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable , the Cyber Exposure company, today announced its Technology Ecosystem has reached 100 partners and 200 unique integrations.
  • Our Technology Ecosystem is a backbone of our success, and were excited to have achieved this milestone of 100 first-rate partners, said Ray Komar, vice president of technical alliances, Tenable.
  • Tenables Technology Ecosystem includes industry-leading partners in critical areas of cyber, such as Mobile Device Management (MDM), public cloud infrastructure, SIEM and IT Service Management solutions.
  • Alongside these partners, Tenable creates the worlds richest set of Cyber Exposure capabilities.

StarTree Appoints Tim Berglund as Head of Developer Relations

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StarTree, Inc. today announced the appointment of Tim Berglund as the companys Vice President of Developer Relations.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StarTree, Inc. today announced the appointment of Tim Berglund as the companys Vice President of Developer Relations.
  • Berglund joined StarTree from Confluent, where he helped developers for nearly five years adopt Kafka and event-driven architecture.
  • Prior to Confluent, Berglund worked as the Director of Training and then Vice President of Developer Education at DataStax.
  • Tim is one of the most well-respected leaders in the industry who greatly understands the needs of the developer community, said Kishore Gopalakrishna , co-founder and CEO, StarTree.

Intelligize® Climate Change Disclosure Report: SEC Shifts Enforcement Focus from Missing Information to Inaccurate Reporting

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Intelligize found that enforcement before 2021 focused on information missing from filings, while post-2021 enforcement has focused on the quality and accuracy of companies climate change disclosure including potentially problematic assertions about their environmental sustainability records.

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  • Intelligize found that enforcement before 2021 focused on information missing from filings, while post-2021 enforcement has focused on the quality and accuracy of companies climate change disclosure including potentially problematic assertions about their environmental sustainability records.
  • The SEC comment letters we reviewed give us concrete examples across a range of industry sectors.
  • Since mid-2021, the SEC has issued at least three comment letters asking companies to address climate disclosure in the general disclosure section of their filings.
  • Accordingly, the SEC has shifted its enforcement focus from omissions of disclosure to commissions of inaccurate reporting.