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HID Global Helps Bay State College Bring Students Safely Back to Campus

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201216005317/en/
    HID Global helps Bay State College bring students safely back to campus.
  • We are very pleased that Bay State College has used HID BEEKs Beacons to help streamline and accelerate the often daunting task of contact tracing, said Mark Robinton, vice president of IoT Services at HID Global.
  • Founded in 1946, Bay State College provides students with relevant hands-on skills and a strong educational foundation.
  • HID, HID Global, the HID Blue Brick logo and the Chain Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global, ASSA ABLOY AB, or its affiliates(s) in the US and other countries and may not be used without permission.

68% of Remote Workers are Interested in Taking on Freelance Work Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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The data set, which looks at 1,035 of these workers, revealed that the current work from home environment is leading to an increase in peoples desire to freelance.

Key Points: 
  • The data set, which looks at 1,035 of these workers, revealed that the current work from home environment is leading to an increase in peoples desire to freelance.
  • And not only are their numbers growing, but freelancers on Fiverr are also making more money in 2020, compared with previous years.
  • Almost half (48%) of workers surveyed said*** that 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the likelihood of them looking for a new job.
  • * Censuswide surveyed 1,035 workers that are working remotely or who did so this year, including 51 freelancers in the US between 16.11.20 - 27.11.20.

Boxlight’s Clevertouch Launches Successful Technology Rollout at NA College

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Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage and software solutions, today announced a successful implementation of Clevertouch UX Pro displays to NA College in United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage and software solutions, today announced a successful implementation of Clevertouch UX Pro displays to NA College in United Kingdom.
  • A key aim for NA College was to keep the learning consistent and flowing so that interruptions are minimized.
  • The college selected Clevertouch due to the exceptionally intuitive functions such as transferring handwritten script, accessibility to live searches via internet, and access to lessons and notes via QR code.
  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL) is a leading provider of interactive technology solutions under its award-winning brands Clevertouch and Mimio.

ViewSonic Introduces the ViewBoard Pen Display and ViewBoard Notepad Interactive Devices

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ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of display solutions, introduces the launch of the ViewBoard Pen Display and the ViewBoard Notepad .

Key Points: 
  • ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of display solutions, introduces the launch of the ViewBoard Pen Display and the ViewBoard Notepad .
  • The ID1330 ViewBoard Pen Display is an ultra thin 13.3-inch pen display that features a battery-free pen to create, manage and share digital content.
  • Both the ViewBoard Pen Display and ViewBoard Notepad work seamlessly with the ViewSonic myViewBoard software.
  • ViewSonic is excited to introduce these new interactive display devices that can help boost sharing and productivity, said Sean Liu, business line manager, software at ViewSonic America.

PCTEL Expands Its Distribution Channel in North America

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I am delighted to announce our new distributor agreement with Allied, a significant milestone in our strategy to expand our distribution channels.

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  • I am delighted to announce our new distributor agreement with Allied, a significant milestone in our strategy to expand our distribution channels.
  • As technologies become smarter, the demand for innovative wireless connectivity solutions like those offered by PCTEL continues to grow.
  • PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology, including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices , antenna systems , and test and measurement solutions .
  • PCTEL is a registered trademark of PCTEL, Inc. 2020 PCTEL, Inc. All rights reserved.

Texas Mutual Insurance Company Selects Guidewire Cloud for Business Growth

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Texas Mutual Insurance Company (Texas Mutual), the leading provider of workers compensation insurance in Texas, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently, today announced that Texas Mutual has chosen Guidewire Cloud to power its core operations.

Key Points: 
  • Texas Mutual Insurance Company (Texas Mutual), the leading provider of workers compensation insurance in Texas, and Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently, today announced that Texas Mutual has chosen Guidewire Cloud to power its core operations.
  • Jeannette Sprague, Vice President, Core Digital Solutions, Texas Mutual, said, For many years, Texas Mutual has offered first-class online capabilities to its agents and customers.
  • We welcome Texas Mutual to the Guidewire Cloud, said Frank ODowd, Chief Sales Officer, Guidewire Software.
  • Austin-based Texas Mutual Insurance Company is the states leading provider of workers compensation insurance.

Neo Financial Raises $50 Million in Series A Funding and Debt Financing

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Today, Neo Financial (Neo), a technology company created by two of the co-founders of SkipTheDishes, announced it has completed a $25 million Series A fundraising round alongside $25 million in debt facility financing, bringing this funding round total to $50 million CAD.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Neo Financial (Neo), a technology company created by two of the co-founders of SkipTheDishes, announced it has completed a $25 million Series A fundraising round alongside $25 million in debt facility financing, bringing this funding round total to $50 million CAD.
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    Neo Financial Raises $50 Million in Series A Funding and Debt Financing (Photo: Business Wire)
    Valar Ventures, a New York-based venture capital firm, led the funding round.
  • Neo also closed a $25 million debt facility with financial partner, ATB Financial.
  • For more information on Neo, visit NeoFinancial.com
    Neo Financial (Neo) is a technology company working hard to build a better financial experience for all Canadians.

Versa Work-From-Home Customer Usage Increases 100X

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Lean IT organizations are also able to easily implement Versa Secure SD-WAN via the Versa Titan service.

Key Points: 
  • Lean IT organizations are also able to easily implement Versa Secure SD-WAN via the Versa Titan service.
  • Employees gracefully transition between Versa Secure SD-WAN and Versa Secure Access based on IT policies requiring no action on the part of the employee.
  • Versa Secure SD-WAN and Versa SASE are available on-premises, hosted through Versa-powered Service Providers, cloud-delivered, and via the simplified Versa Titan cloud service designed for Lean IT.
  • Versa Networks, VOS, and Versa Titan are or may be registered trademarks of Versa Networks, Inc. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

WiSA SoundSend Named A CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree

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WiSA LLC , founded by Summit Wireless Technologies (NASDAQ: WISA), announced today the SoundSend wireless audio transmitter was named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree in the home audio/video components and accessories category.

Key Points: 
  • WiSA LLC , founded by Summit Wireless Technologies (NASDAQ: WISA), announced today the SoundSend wireless audio transmitter was named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree in the home audio/video components and accessories category.
  • The announcement was made ahead of the first-ever, all-digital CES 2021, the worlds most influential technology event, happening Jan. 11-14, 2021.
  • WiSA SoundSend is available for individual purchase for $179 to pair with smart TVs and WiSA Certified speakers.
  • The WiSA logo, WiSA, WiSA Ready, and WiSA Certified are trademarks and certification marks of WiSA, LLC.

Microblink Secures $60 Million in First Institutional Funding Led by Silversmith Capital Partners

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Microblink , a global leader in AI-powered computer vision software, announced today it has closed a $60 million minority investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners , a Boston-based growth equity firm.

Key Points: 
  • Microblink , a global leader in AI-powered computer vision software, announced today it has closed a $60 million minority investment led by Silversmith Capital Partners , a Boston-based growth equity firm.
  • The investment marks the first time Microblink has raised outside capital since its founding seven years ago.
  • The partnership with Silversmith will enable accelerated growth in key business areas including product development, go-to-market and team expansion.
  • Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $2.0 billion of capital under management.