Unity Technologies

Guardsquare Becomes First Mobile Application Security Platform to Join Unity’s Verified Solutions Partner Program

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Entertainment, Security, Technology, General Entertainment, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Technology, Science and technology, Computing, Mobile app, Mobile game, Unity Technologies, Mobile security, Mobile technology, Mobile device management, Mobile business intelligence

Guardsquare , the mobile application security platform, today announced that it is now the first mobile application security platform to become a Unity Verified Solutions Partner.

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  • Guardsquare , the mobile application security platform, today announced that it is now the first mobile application security platform to become a Unity Verified Solutions Partner.
  • The partnership between Unity and Guardsquare gives the Unity developer community the ability to confidently secure and protect their mobile games by leveraging Guardsquare's suite of mobile app security solutions.
  • Guardsquares mobile app security solutions ensure players experience mobile games as intended and protect valuable revenue streams for mobile gaming organizations.
  • With the addition of ThreatCast, Guardsquares mobile application security console, the organization offers the most complete mobile security solution on the market today.

Checkr Welcomes Ingrid Lestiyo to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Unity Technologies

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkr, Inc. , the leading technology company in the background check industry, announced today it has added Ingrid Lestiyo, senior vice president and general manager of Operate Solutions at Unity , to its board of directors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkr, Inc. , the leading technology company in the background check industry, announced today it has added Ingrid Lestiyo, senior vice president and general manager of Operate Solutions at Unity , to its board of directors.
  • "She is also passionate about socialjustice and workplace equity, and excited to help us scale the Checkr mission to build a fairer future.
  • We know we will learn, benefit and grow from her experiences and her voice on our board."
  • Established in 2014 and valued at $2.2 billion, Checkr is using technology to bring hiring to the next level.

Former Amazon, Nickelodeon Exec Joins Game Studio Workinman As New CEO

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Computing, Software, Technology, Cross-platform software, Adobe Flash, Adobe software, Club Penguin, Unity Technologies, HTML5, Request for proposal

When Workinman was founded in 2006, games were created in Flash and Virtual Worlds were all the rage.

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  • When Workinman was founded in 2006, games were created in Flash and Virtual Worlds were all the rage.
  • "\nLocated in upstate New York, Workinman Interactive specializes in multi-platform video game design and development, connected products, and emerging tech for major entertainment industry clients.
  • The talented in-house team has deep experience with Unity, HTML5, and many back-end and server-side solutions.\nWorkinman is a for-hire development studio.
  • The company accepts RFPs and proposals for game, app and exhibit work.\nFor more information, or to discuss a potential project, please contact Roy Contreras at: [email protected]\nLearn more about Workinman Interactive at:\n'

Unity Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Webcast

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Software, Software, Computing, Video game development, Unity Technologies, Unity, Webcast

b"Unity (NYSE: U) announced today it will release first quarter 2021 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, with a webcast to follow at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m.

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  • b"Unity (NYSE: U) announced today it will release first quarter 2021 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, with a webcast to follow at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m.
  • The webcast can be accessed at the Unity Investor Relations website at investors.unity.com along with the company's earnings press release.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations website.\nUnity is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D (RT3D) content.
  • Creators, ranging from game developers and architects to automotive designers, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to make their creations come to life.

Unity Health Care President and CEO Announces Retirement

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Software, Healthcare in the United States, Computing, Video game development, Federally Qualified Health Center, Unity Technologies, Unity

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following more than 30 years of dedicated service to Unity Health Care (Unity), President and CEO, Vincent A. Keane, has announced his intent to retire effective December 31, 2021.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Following more than 30 years of dedicated service to Unity Health Care (Unity), President and CEO, Vincent A. Keane, has announced his intent to retire effective December 31, 2021.
  • Vince began his professional relationship with Unity, formerly Health Care for the Homeless Project, in October of 1990 in the role of Executive Director.
  • As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Unity now provides mission-driven care to more than 101,000 individuals annually, regardless of their ability to pay.
  • "Vince Keane has been the heart of Unity Health Care for more than thirty years," said Unity's Board Chair Paul Kealey.

BFA (Beauty For All) Industries Launches BFA Impact Program With Bold Commitments To Inclusion, Diversity & Sustainability

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Ipsy, Unity Technologies

"When we started IPSY ten years ago, we set out with a single vision: to democratize beauty," says Marcelo Camberos, BFA Industries Co-founder and CEO.

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  • "When we started IPSY ten years ago, we set out with a single vision: to democratize beauty," says Marcelo Camberos, BFA Industries Co-founder and CEO.
  • "I look forward to further partnering with BFA to create real opportunities for brands led by amazing founders from underserved communities.
  • BFA (Beauty for All) Industries inspires everyone to express themselves, making beauty accessible for all.
  • A community of 30 million strong and growing, we give individuals the tools to make their mark on the world.

Gameheads and Tech Industry Leaders Launch Game Design Certificate Program at Cal State East Bay

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Geography of California, California, States of the United States, California State University, East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area, Unity Technologies, California State University, Oakland, California

OAKLAND, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gameheads, an Oakland-based tech training program, has partnered with Unity, Oculus from Facebook and Niantic to launch a game design certificate program at Cal State East Bay through the university's art department and continuing education department.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gameheads, an Oakland-based tech training program, has partnered with Unity, Oculus from Facebook and Niantic to launch a game design certificate program at Cal State East Bay through the university's art department and continuing education department.
  • Students will receive academic extension credit at Cal State East Bay through courses co-taught by professionals and volunteers from the sponsoring organizations.
  • We are now able to offer a full game design degree as well as a certificate that embraces industry standards and practices and connects our students to the vibrant Bay Area game industry," said Ian Pollock, Art Professor at Cal State East Bay.
  • Eligible students ages 15 to 25 should apply using the Gameheads program application and indicate that they are interested in the game design certificate program at Cal State East Bay.

Uptodown becomes the new member of the Unity Distribution Portal

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Operating systems, Computing, Mobile software, Mobile Linux, Smartphones, Alphabet Inc., Android, App store, Unity Technologies, App store

MLAGA, Spain, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Uptodown is officially announcing that it will become part of the Unity Distribution Portal (UDP), the most efficient way for game developers to publish their games across multiple stores.

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  • MLAGA, Spain, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Uptodown is officially announcing that it will become part of the Unity Distribution Portal (UDP), the most efficient way for game developers to publish their games across multiple stores.
  • As result, more than 600 studios that have already experienced UDP will have access to Uptodown's 130 million monthly users.
  • Once registered in the Unity Distribution Portal, developers will be able to select the Uptodown App Store to easily and automatically distribute their software in a marketplace with more than 4.5 billion annual downloads.
  • Uptodown is an international platform for the digital distribution of applications specialized for Android, founded in 2002.

Unity Appoints Luis Felipe Visoso as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Software, Audio, Video, Consumer electronics, General Entertainment, Technology, Electronic Games, Mobile, Wireless, Entertainment, Video game development, Video gaming, Video game companies, John Riccitiello, Unity Technologies, Video game publishers, Unity, Electronic Arts, Chief financial officer

Unity (NYSE: U), the worlds leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content, today announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Visoso as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • Unity (NYSE: U), the worlds leading platform for creating and operating real-time 3D (RT3D) content, today announced the appointment of Luis Felipe Visoso as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Visoso will join Unity on April 5 and will report directly to Unity Chief Executive Officer, John Riccitiello.
  • Luis comes to Unity with great experience honed at some of the world's most respected companies.
  • He has proven capabilities to build high performing teams domestically and internationally, said John Riccitiello, Chief Executive Officer, Unity.

Unity Releases 2020 Gaming Benchmark Report, Revealing How the Pandemic Changed Player Behaviors

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Entertainment, Technology, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Video game development, Unity Technologies, Multiplay, Unity, Video gaming, Software development, Entertainment, Technology, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Video game development, Unity Technologies, Multiplay, Unity, Video gaming, Software development

With more than 2.8 billion monthly active consumers of content created or operated with Unity solutions, this report represents the largest dataset on COVID-19s impact on gaming.

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  • With more than 2.8 billion monthly active consumers of content created or operated with Unity solutions, this report represents the largest dataset on COVID-19s impact on gaming.
  • On average, large new content updates for live multiplayer games resulted in peak concurrent user spikes of over 11%.
  • Specifically, data for the Operate Gaming report was derived from the Unity Ads, deltaDNA, Multiplay, and Vivox offerings.
  • Apps developed by Unity creators were downloaded more than five billion times per month in 2020.