Dot-com bubble

The NFT Market: Our Thoughts on the Creation of a Life Changing Hyper-growth Industry - An opinion piece by Lila Xu

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Dot-com bubble, NASDAQ, Finance, Financial markets, Money

There have been many attempts to bring NFTs to the real world, especially in the domain of arts, entertainment and collectibles.

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There have been many attempts to bring NFTs to the real world, especially in the domain of arts, entertainment and collectibles.
The release of the ERC721 token standard in early 2018 further fuelled the precipitous rise of NFT tech, providing developers with the tools to more easily build new products.
For example, the NASDAQ\'s dot-com stocks in the 1990s witnessed a 456% explosion in growth over a five-year period.
More recently, an ETF for cannabis stocks grew 212% in just five months, between October 2020 and February 2021.

June Sports Illustrated Issue Honors the WNBA’s Milestone Season

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'The WNBA carries serious momentum into its 25th anniversary season, which tips off this week.

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b'The WNBA carries serious momentum into its 25th anniversary season, which tips off this week.
Contributing writer Kate Fagan has the story in Sports Illustrated\xe2\x80\x99s June issue, available online today and on newsstands May 20.
Senior writer Chris Mannix revisits intense scrutiny of the team and how spending time in the bubble helped bring them together.
Maven operates Sports Illustrated Media and TheStreet and powers more than 150 online destinations, including History and Biography.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210513005802/en/\n'

eGain to Present at the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology & Media Conference on May 17, 2021

Dot-com bubble, eGain, Omnichannel, Economy

b'SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading provider of omnichannel customer engagement solutions, today announced that management is scheduled to present at the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology & Media Conference on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 3:45 pm ET, with virtual one-on-one meetings with investors held throughout the day.\nTo access a live audio webcast or replay of eGain\xe2\x80\x99s presentation, please click on the following link https://wsw.com/webcast/needham108/egan/2217225 or visit the investor relations section of eGain\xe2\x80\x99s website at http://www.egain.com/company/investors .\nFor additional information or to schedule a meeting with eGain management, please contact either your Needham representative, or MKR Investor Relations, eGain\xe2\x80\x99s investor relations firm, at [email protected] .\neGain customer engagement solutions deliver digital transformation for leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 powered by virtual assistance, AI, knowledge, and analytics.

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b'SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading provider of omnichannel customer engagement solutions, today announced that management is scheduled to present at the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology & Media Conference on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 3:45 pm ET, with virtual one-on-one meetings with investors held throughout the day.\nTo access a live audio webcast or replay of eGain\xe2\x80\x99s presentation, please click on the following link https://wsw.com/webcast/needham108/egan/2217225 or visit the investor relations section of eGain\xe2\x80\x99s website at http://www.egain.com/company/investors .\nFor additional information or to schedule a meeting with eGain management, please contact either your Needham representative, or MKR Investor Relations, eGain\xe2\x80\x99s investor relations firm, at [email protected] .\neGain customer engagement solutions deliver digital transformation for leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 powered by virtual assistance, AI, knowledge, and analytics.
Our comprehensi v e suite of applications help clients deliver memorable, digital-first customer experiences in an omnichannel world.
To find out more about eGain, visit http://www.egain.com .\neGain, the eGain logo, and all other eGain product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of eGain Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
All other company names and products mentioned in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.\n'

GreenPath Financial Wellness Launches Interactive Learning Lab Resource

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Technology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Software, Internet, Other Education, Continuing, Education, Articles, Dot-com bubble, eGain, Educational technology, Machine learning, Education

b'GreenPath Financial Wellness , a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, recently launched the GreenPath Learning Lab - a free, self-paced online learning portal designed to improve an individual\xe2\x80\x99s overall financial health.

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b'GreenPath Financial Wellness , a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and education, recently launched the GreenPath Learning Lab - a free, self-paced online learning portal designed to improve an individual\xe2\x80\x99s overall financial health.
The GreenPath Learning Lab provides online access to content designed to inspire users toward their financial goals and create behavior change in order to act towards them.\nThe Learning Lab resource provides people with a range of easy-to use educational experiences to help them manage money more effectively.
The free educational materials embedded in the Learning Lab utilize GreenPath\xe2\x80\x99s 60 years of experience as a trusted national nonprofit providing independent financial guidance.
In March, GreenPath and eGain launched the Virtual Financial Coach, a turnkey solution for financial counseling powered by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Cox Enterprises Provides $50K Scholarship through Out Teach to Boost STEAM Instruction in Underserved Communities

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Software, World Wide Web, Computing, Dot-com bubble, Excite, IAC, Web 1.0, Steam, Teacher

"\nOut Teach CEO Jeanne McCarty said, "STEAM starts with science, and most elementary students get less than 20 minutes of science instruction on average per day.

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"\nOut Teach CEO Jeanne McCarty said, "STEAM starts with science, and most elementary students get less than 20 minutes of science instruction on average per day.
That\'s simply not enough to engage and inspire them to pursue STEAM subjects, or excite them about the idea of a future STEAM career.
So at Out Teach, we equip teachers to use outdoors for STEAM instruction every day in a hands-on way that allows all children to thrive.
Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and planet.

Forcepoint Acquires Remote Browser Isolation Innovator Cyberinc

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Computing, Software, Technology, Computer surveillance, Dot-com bubble, Firewall software, Forcepoint, Browser isolation, Ericom Software, Cloud computing, SASE, SASE

Cyberinc delivers intelligent remote browser isolation (RBI) technology that gives administrators granular control that enables them to minimize risk without impeding user productivity.\nToday\'s distributed enterprises amplify challenges for security teams that already must adapt to rapidly evolving hybrid workforces and ever-expanding SaaS applications.

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Cyberinc delivers intelligent remote browser isolation (RBI) technology that gives administrators granular control that enables them to minimize risk without impeding user productivity.\nToday\'s distributed enterprises amplify challenges for security teams that already must adapt to rapidly evolving hybrid workforces and ever-expanding SaaS applications.
"\nThe Forcepoint Data-first SASE platform enables enterprises to use the cloud to transform their network and security architectures.
Remote browser isolation has become a key component utilized within modern SASE architectures.\nCyberinc has developed the industry\'s first Smart Isolation capability that is context-aware and adapts the browsing experience with dynamic risk assessment, powered by the Cyberinc Threat Intelligence Service.
The Cyberinc technology and employees are joining Forcepoint as part of the company\'s global innovation development teams to help accelerate new SASE capabilities with risk-based RBI innovation.\nThe acquisition of Cyberinc\'s Smart Isolation technology expands Forcepoint\'s RBI portfolio including Forcepoint Remote Browser Isolation powered by Ericom announced in July 2020.\nTo learn more about Forcepoint SASE, please visit https://www.forcepoint.com/use-case/sase-security .\n'

eGain to Announce Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Financial Results on May 11, 2021

Dot-com bubble, eGain, NASDAQ, Trademark, XC2, Marketing, Finance, Market economics)

b'SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading provider of omnichannel customer engagement solutions,\xc2\xa0will announce its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results after the close of regular market trading on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, followed by an investor conference call and webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m.

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b'SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading provider of omnichannel customer engagement solutions,\xc2\xa0will announce its fiscal 2021 third quarter financial results after the close of regular market trading on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, followed by an investor conference call and webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m.
Chief Executive Officer Ashu Roy and Chief Financial Officer Eric Smit will host the call and webcast.\nTuesday, May 11th at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m.
To find out more about eGain, visit http://www.egain.com .\neGain, the eGain logo, and all other eGain product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of eGain Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
All other company names and products mentioned in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.\n'

Forcepoint Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Articles, Computer security, Firewall software, Computer surveillance, Dot-com bubble, Forcepoint, BeyondTrust, Business, New York Stock Exchange, Board of directors

The new board members include BeyondTrust CEO Matt Dircks, Teleo Capital Operating Partner John McCormack, and Redhorse Corporation President Dr. John Zangardi.\n"We are pleased to welcome these three transformational business leaders as new independent directors to the Forcepoint board.

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The new board members include BeyondTrust CEO Matt Dircks, Teleo Capital Operating Partner John McCormack, and Redhorse Corporation President Dr. John Zangardi.\n"We are pleased to welcome these three transformational business leaders as new independent directors to the Forcepoint board.
He is currently Chief Executive Officer of BeyondTrust leading the company\'s long-term market and product strategy and day-to-day operations.
He currently serves on the Ping Identity Board of Directors (NYSE:PING), a role he has held since 2016.
Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint creates safe, trusted environments for thousands of enterprise and government customers and their employees in more than 150 countries.

Calix Releases First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Data management, Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Finance, Money, World Wide Web, Corporate finance, Stock market, Investment, Dot-com bubble, Excite, Web 1.0, Calix, Investor relations

b'Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced unaudited financial results for its first quarter 2021 have been posted as a letter to stockholders to the investor relations section of its website.

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b'Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced unaudited financial results for its first quarter 2021 have been posted as a letter to stockholders to the investor relations section of its website.
Please visit the Calix investor relations website at https://investor-relations.calix.com to view the first quarter 2021 financial results in our letter to stockholders, along with accompanying supplemental financial information.\nA conference call to discuss these results with CEO, Carl Russo, CFO, Cory Sindelar, President and COO, Michael Weening and Investor Relations Director, Tom Dinges, will be held tomorrow, April 28, 2021 at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time).\nInterested parties can listen to a live webcast of the conference call by visiting the Calix Investor Relations website at http://investor-relations.calix.com/ .
Our customers utilize the real-time data and insights from Calix platforms to simplify their businesses and deliver experiences that excite their subscribers.
This is the Calix mission; to enable communications service providers of all sizes to simplify, excite and grow.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210427005987/en/\n'

Goodyear Rolls Out Digital Customer Service with eGain

Marketing, Business, Dot-com bubble, eGain, Economy, E-commerce, Omnichannel, Goodyear, Engagement marketing, Customer experience

b'SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading cloud platform for customer engagement automation, today announced that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company\xc2\xa0(NASDAQ: GT)\xc2\xa0has deployed eGain for digital-first, omnichannel customer engagement.\nTrue to its goal of making the tire buying process easy for consumers, Goodyear wanted to deliver a cutting-edge customer service experience through virtual assistance and multimedia chat to help seamlessly match consumers with answers to their questions.

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b'SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN ), the leading cloud platform for customer engagement automation, today announced that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company\xc2\xa0(NASDAQ: GT)\xc2\xa0has deployed eGain for digital-first, omnichannel customer engagement.\nTrue to its goal of making the tire buying process easy for consumers, Goodyear wanted to deliver a cutting-edge customer service experience through virtual assistance and multimedia chat to help seamlessly match consumers with answers to their questions.
The company\xe2\x80\x99s retail group has already gone live with eGain Virtual Assistant\xe2\x84\xa2 and eGain Advisor Desktop\xe2\x84\xa2.
The contact center is leveraging the solution to answer questions, resolve issues, and recommend products to consumers, retail stores, and OEM clients.
The deployment is being expanded to the company\xe2\x80\x99s ecommerce and consumer care divisions.\n\xe2\x80\x9cService is where the customer experience rubber meets the road,\xe2\x80\x9d said Ashu Roy, eGain CEO.