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Rohirrim Appoints Advisory Board, Taps Cybersecurity Expert Mike Papay as Chairman

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Rohirrim , the cutting-edge technology company specializing in domain-aware generative AI for the enterprise, has appointed Dr. Michael Papay to lead Rohirrim’s Advisory Board as Chairman.

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  • Rohirrim , the cutting-edge technology company specializing in domain-aware generative AI for the enterprise, has appointed Dr. Michael Papay to lead Rohirrim’s Advisory Board as Chairman.
  • Dr. Papay has built and deployed sophisticated hardware and software solutions for global clients and led cybersecurity programs for two Fortune 100 companies for the last 12 years.
  • In addition, Dr. Papay is frequently utilized as a cyber policy expert for the U.S.
  • Papay is one of the country’s most highly regarded cybersecurity experts in both the private and public sectors,” said Rohirrim Founder and CEO Steven Aberle.

San Diego Angel Conference VI at University of San Diego Announces Quarterfinalists

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Friday, February 23, 2024

They took home $269,000 in funding at the SDAC V conference and secured additional funds from investors and from UCSD within weeks of the event.

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  • They took home $269,000 in funding at the SDAC V conference and secured additional funds from investors and from UCSD within weeks of the event.
  • LIMBER CEO Dr. Joshua Pelz says, “The seed funding we received through SDAC enabled us to invest in product development and accelerate commercialization.
  • The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country .
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including USD , San Diego State University ( SDSU ), and University of California, San Diego ( UCSD ), to drive deal flow and mentor startups.

IGT's Global Gaming and PlayDigital Businesses to Combine with Everi, Creating a Comprehensive Global Gaming and FinTech Enterprise

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

It also facilitates the separation of IGT's Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses from our Global Lottery business, resulting in a pure play global lottery business.

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  • It also facilitates the separation of IGT's Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses from our Global Lottery business, resulting in a pure play global lottery business.
  • "The combination results in a comprehensive and diverse product offering, addressing more aspects of the gaming ecosystem across land-based gaming, iGaming, sports betting, and fintech.
  • "We believe this merger combines two highly complementary businesses in a transformational manner, creating a global, land-based and digital gaming, fintech and systems business.
  • The transaction implies an enterprise value for IGT's Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses of approximately $4.0 billion, and an enterprise value for Everi of approximately $2.2 billion.

Otterbourg Adds Ron Brody as Head of the Firm’s Leveraged Finance Practice

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

is pleased to announce the arrival of Ron Brody as the head of the firm’s Leveraged Finance Practice Group.

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  • is pleased to announce the arrival of Ron Brody as the head of the firm’s Leveraged Finance Practice Group.
  • Mr. Brody is a nationally recognized high-yield securities lawyer with a broad range of corporate, transactional and finance experience.
  • Prior to joining Pillsbury, he was a partner at White & Case, where he co-headed the leveraged finance practice for over 13 years.
  • “We see a lot of opportunities for growth in leveraged finance, and I look forward to expanding Otterbourg’s leveraged finance presence and helping its clients address their most complex financing issues.”
    Mr. Brody earned his J.D.

Bending Spoons finalizes acquisition of U.S.-based community-building platform, Meetup, and announces $50,000 Community Fund

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Today, Italian technology company Bending Spoons announced the completion of its acquisition of the renowned US-based community-building platform, Meetup.

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  • Today, Italian technology company Bending Spoons announced the completion of its acquisition of the renowned US-based community-building platform, Meetup.
  • Several products in the Bending Spoons portfolio, which includes Remini, Splice, and Evernote, are among the most popular in their segments.
  • Bending Spoons intends to leverage its powerful proprietary technologies and expertise to ensure a bright future for Meetup.
  • To mark the acquisition and further the Meetup mission, Bending Spoons has also announced the Meetup Community Fund.

Nexo Sues Bulgaria for Over $3 Billion

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

“We are looking forward to representing our clients in the next phase of this battle for justice,” said Deborah Ruff, Pillsbury’s head of arbitration.

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  • “We are looking forward to representing our clients in the next phase of this battle for justice,” said Deborah Ruff, Pillsbury’s head of arbitration.
  • Nexo was days away from signing a multi-year strategic alliance with a major European football club, giving it exposure to its 330,000,000+ supporters across the globe.
  • This partnership would have made Nexo the club’s official digital wallet and main partner.
  • I personally promised 10 months ago that we would explore all legal means available to secure financial compensation for Nexo.

M|C Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Consortium Networks to Fuel Cybersecurity Growth; Cybersecurity Industry Veteran Nate Ungerott Appointed as CEO

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

BOSTON and MEDFORD, N.J., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- M|C Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on the digital infrastructure and technology services sectors, is excited to announce a strategic growth investment in Consortium Networks, a national cybersecurity risk, technology and networking organization.

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  • M|C Partners, a digital infrastructure and tech services private equity firm, has made a strategic growth investment in Consortium Networks, a national cybersecurity organization.
  • The investment aims to enhance Consortium Networks' growth by expanding talent acquisition, sales, technical expertise, and innovation.
  • "We recognize the remarkable customer-first culture that Larry, Tim, and the Consortium Networks team have cultivated," stated Travis Keller, Managing Partner, M|C Partners.
  • The company also announced that Nate Ungerott, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience, has assumed the role of CEO at Consortium Networks.

Fulcrum GT to Share Insights on Disrupters in Law and the Future of Legal Engagements at Legalweek New York 2024

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

RAPIDx provides a foundation for the future of legal spend management through a unique network of leading corporate legal departments and global legal service providers that eliminates intermediaries.

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  • RAPIDx provides a foundation for the future of legal spend management through a unique network of leading corporate legal departments and global legal service providers that eliminates intermediaries.
  • Legalweek attendees interested in learning more can contact Fulcrum to schedule a product demonstration.
  • In recognition of its innovative solutions that are transforming the business of law, Fulcrum GT is a finalist in three provider categories for the fourth annual Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards.
  • Winners will be announced during an in-person awards ceremony on January 29, 2024, during the 2024 Legalweek conference in New York.

Applied Insight Expands National Security Footprint With Acquisition of Zavda Technologies

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The strategic move deepens Applied Insight's footprint in the national security community and provides the Zavda team with wider opportunities for career advancement.

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  • The strategic move deepens Applied Insight's footprint in the national security community and provides the Zavda team with wider opportunities for career advancement.
  • "We are excited to welcome the Zavda team to our Applied Insight family," said Larry Denton, Chief Growth Officer of Applied Insight.
  • Since 2006, Zavda has provided national security customers with advanced analytics, software development and systems engineering services supporting the intelligence mission.
  • "We are thrilled to be joining forces with Applied Insight, creating an even more capable partner to our national security customers," said Stacy Trammell, Founder and CEO of Zavda.

Snom Americas to Recognize The 20th Anniversary of The Pulver Order

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Almost twenty years ago, the “Pulver Order,” a landmark decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), forever changed the telecommunications landscape.

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  • Almost twenty years ago, the “Pulver Order,” a landmark decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), forever changed the telecommunications landscape.
  • Snom Americas, the creators of the first-ever VoIP phone, will commemorate this seminal ruling’s 20th anniversary on February 12, 2024, at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., along with telecom industry leaders and regulatory experts.
  • The “Pulver Order” stemmed from a petition filed by Pulver concerning his early venture, Free World Dialup (FWD).
  • On this 20th anniversary, the telecommunications industry reflects on the “Pulver Order” as a regulatory decision and a visionary step towards a more connected and innovative future.