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ŌURA Introduces Oura Labs, A New In-App Innovation Hub for Members

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ŌURA, maker of Oura Ring, the most accurate and trusted smart ring, today announced the launch of a new in-app platform, Oura Labs.

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  • ŌURA, maker of Oura Ring, the most accurate and trusted smart ring, today announced the launch of a new in-app platform, Oura Labs.
  • The latest addition to the Oura Membership experience is designed to accelerate innovation by bringing members into the research and development process.
  • Now, they will have the opportunity to opt-in to test experimental features, provide feedback, and contribute to discussions about Oura and the future of wearable technology.
  • Oura Members will also be able to participate in innovative research studies conducted by internal Oura teams, including Science, Product, and Marketing, as well as studies conducted in collaboration with partner organizations and academic institutions.

Connectly Welcomes Viviane Campos as Head of Sales to Accelerate AI Conversational Commerce Customer Growth

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Connectly , the leader in conversational commerce, today announced its appointment of Viviane Campos as Connectly’s new Head of Sales.

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  • Connectly , the leader in conversational commerce, today announced its appointment of Viviane Campos as Connectly’s new Head of Sales.
  • With more than two decades of experience in sales, marketing and customer experience, Campos brings a wealth of skills to the business at a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion.
  • Prior to joining Connectly, Viviane served as the Head of Sales at OmniChat, a conversational commerce platform based in Brazil.
  • “Connectly is at the helm of conversational AI innovation and scaling at an accelerated rate,” said Campos.

Treasury Prime Announces Partnership with Narmi to Offer Banking Customers FedNow for Instant Payments

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Treasury Prime , a leading embedded banking software company, announced today its strategic partnership with Narmi , a leading provider of digital banking solutions for financial institutions.

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  • Treasury Prime , a leading embedded banking software company, announced today its strategic partnership with Narmi , a leading provider of digital banking solutions for financial institutions.
  • This collaboration enables Treasury Prime’s banking customers to send and receive money instantly through the FedNow Service and integrate the FedNow experience into their products.
  • Through this partnership, financial institutions in Treasury Prime's network can now offer their fintech clients a secure, efficient, and user-friendly platform for real-time payments, thereby enhancing their offerings and increasing revenue.
  • “Narmi’s FedNow Service Provider capabilities combined with Treasury Prime’s embedded banking platform creates a unique and powerful offering,” says Mark Vermeersch, Chief Platform Officer at Treasury Prime.

Naropa University Launches Pioneering Psychedelic Minor  

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.

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  • Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.
  • Launching in the Fall of 2024, the 12-credit BA Psychedelic Studies Minor provides a humanities and social science-based approach to studying psychedelics.
  • “Psychedelic minor graduates will be well prepared for a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy, with both Naropa University’s rigorous academic education and our singularly unique contemplative pedagogy woven throughout the curriculum,” said Naropa University President Charles G. Lief, J.D.
  • "The minor in psychedelic studies integrates existing contemplative coursework across diverse disciplines with the latest scholarship on psychedelic studies,” said Betsy Gonzalez Blohm, Dean of Naropa College and the Graduate Collective.

DirectDefense Taps Cybersecurity Expert and Entrepreneur Patty Wright as Inaugural Advisory Board Member

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur Patty Wright will be the board’s inaugural strategic advisor with a focus on enhancing DirectDefense’s service delivery, operational efficiency, and scalability.

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  • Cybersecurity expert and serial entrepreneur Patty Wright will be the board’s inaugural strategic advisor with a focus on enhancing DirectDefense’s service delivery, operational efficiency, and scalability.
  • Wright will also play an active role in interviewing and expanding the advisory board, which will comprise top talent and executives from the industry.
  • “Beyond her expertise in cybersecurity and professional services, Patty possesses a deep understanding of people dynamics.
  • As DirectDefense scales its business, the advisory board will provide outside perspective on the evolution of services and delivery within the cybersecurity industry.

Plus Appoints Former ZF/WABCO President of the Americas Jon Morrison as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Business Expansion

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions that span from next-generation safety to highly automated and self-driving systems, announced today the appointment of Jon Morrison as inaugural Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Plus, a global leader in autonomous driving software solutions that span from next-generation safety to highly automated and self-driving systems, announced today the appointment of Jon Morrison as inaugural Chief Revenue Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320854643/en/
    Plus Appoints Former ZF/WABCO President of the Americas Jon Morrison as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Global Business Expansion (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jon’s distinguished career in the automotive industry and proven track record of success in driving business growth with industry-leading products and new market expansion across both passenger cars and commercial vehicles is incomparable.
  • I am delighted to welcome Jon to our executive team and to leverage his expertise to create sustained growth for our business,” said David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder at Plus.
  • Morrison also previously served as president for North America for American Axle & Manufacturing, where he led a multi-billion dollar revenue business focused on the passenger car and light vehicle market.

RACE Unveils Decentralized Infrastructure for Tokenizing Real-World Assets, Initiates Testnet Phase

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The RACE ecosystem will address these challenges, leveraging blockchain technology to provide transparency, security, provenance, and unprecedented access to the global investment community.

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  • The RACE ecosystem will address these challenges, leveraging blockchain technology to provide transparency, security, provenance, and unprecedented access to the global investment community.
  • Central to RACE’s ecosystem is how it will build Decentralized Investment Committees (DICs) into its design.
  • "Our aim was to create infrastructure that can evolve to make each investment journey uniquely personal and highly efficient."
  • To learn more about RACE, please visit https://raceecosystem.com and follow us on Twitter at @RACEecosystem .

Rubrik Delivers Industry’s First-of-its-Kind DSPM Everywhere Securing Data Wherever it Lives

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced today the general availability of its Rubrik Enterprise Proactive Edition (EPE), the industry’s only Data Security Product Suite of its kind that combines DSPM with recovery designed for complete cyber resilience, wherever data lives.

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  • Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, announced today the general availability of its Rubrik Enterprise Proactive Edition (EPE), the industry’s only Data Security Product Suite of its kind that combines DSPM with recovery designed for complete cyber resilience, wherever data lives.
  • "Rubrik EPE is a consolidated data security solution that will help reduce operating expenses while outpacing other cloud-only and on-premises DSPM contenders."
  • Rubrik EPE’s DSPM capabilities are critical to combating modern cyberattacks that may use trusted credentials to encrypt, destroy, or steal data.
  • I believe Rubrik will be the first and only solution of its kind, bridging cyber posture and recovery wherever data lives, for more complete cyber resilience.”

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Fashion and Innovative Comfort

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Dr. Scholl's Shoes, the American heritage footwear brand and a Caleres (NYSE:CAL) portfolio brand, celebrates 100 years of comfort and style.

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  • Dr. Scholl's Shoes, the American heritage footwear brand and a Caleres (NYSE:CAL) portfolio brand, celebrates 100 years of comfort and style.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312297310/en/
    Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Fashion and Innovative Comfort (Photo: Business Wire)
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  • The nine-style collection celebrates and reimagines the timeless silhouette by introducing modern comfort features and blending elements from the past with a vision for the future.
  • Join the celebration and follow along throughout the year on the Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Instagram and TikTok and via the hashtags #DrScholls100 #AlwaysIconic.

Saks and Thom Browne Launch California-Inspired Capsule Collection

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS , Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the recent opening of the reimagined Saks Fifth Avenue women's store in Beverly Hills, Saks and Thom Browne have partnered to launch an exclusive, California-inspired capsule collection, available today on Saks.com and at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. The limited-edition capsule celebrates the playful spirit of California, featuring women's ready-to-wear, shoes and handbags infused with vibrant hues and whimsical twists to iconic silhouettes, in addition to a new tweed that was developed specifically for the collaboration. In celebration of the launch, Thom Browne has taken over Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills with immersive visual installations and special offerings throughout the store, including a made-to-order animal handbag activation that is available for the first time ever at Saks Fifth Avenue as part of the partnership. Additionally, Saks and Thom Browne will host a launch event in Los Angeles featuring a personal appearance by the designer on Thursday, April 4.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS , Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the recent opening of the reimagined Saks Fifth Avenue women's store in Beverly Hills, Saks and Thom Browne have partnered to launch an exclusive, California-inspired capsule collection, available today on Saks.com and at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Thom Browne to launch this exclusive capsule and bring the collaboration to life across the Saks Fifth Avenue ecosystem," said Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer, Saks.
  • "The capsule collection and installations I created for Saks are truly perfect for the new Saks Fifth Avenue store in Beverly Hills," noted Thom Browne.
  • In celebration of the capsule launch, Thom Browne has taken over Saks Fifth Avenue's reimagined West Coast flagship on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.