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Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) Sponsors TACA Autism Conference, Showcases Autism Knowledge Gateway

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

“This remarkable event served as a lifeline for families touched by autism, providing them with direct access to renowned experts, The Autism Community in Action (TACA) mentors, sponsors, vendors and like-minded families from across the nation,” says Shawn Murphy, vice president, TLI.

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  • “This remarkable event served as a lifeline for families touched by autism, providing them with direct access to renowned experts, The Autism Community in Action (TACA) mentors, sponsors, vendors and like-minded families from across the nation,” says Shawn Murphy, vice president, TLI.
  • Additionally, TLI sponsored a think tank session which served as a hub of innovation where emerging research on seizures, intracellular ferroptosis, GABA and purine signaling networks, thiamine deficiency, chronic pain relief and the groundbreaking Autism Knowledge Gateway were showcased.
  • The Autism Knowledge Gateway is a dynamic resource in development.
  • A collaborative chat room within the Gateway facilitates in-depth discussions of case studies and current research among clinicians.

MEDIA ADVISORY - Mphasis Anniversary Shines Spotlight on Alberta’s Tech Progress

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Calgary, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invest Alberta invites media to join an event hosted by Mphasis celebrating the first anniversary of the company’s Canadian delivery centre .

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  • Calgary, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invest Alberta invites media to join an event hosted by Mphasis celebrating the first anniversary of the company’s Canadian delivery centre .
  • Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh will host a discussion about Alberta’s tech transformation with Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation, and a panel discussion about women leadership in tech.
  • 5:30 pm: Networking with guests including Mayor Jyoti Gondek, University of Calgary President Ed McCauley, Invest Alberta CEO Rick Christiaanse, Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin, Mphasis executives, and more.
  • Please RSVP to [email protected] no later than September 6 at noon.

Alberta Enterprise Corporation invests in Graphite to bring more startup growth experience to Alberta

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

AEC invests CA $10 million into Graphite Ventures to provide seed-stage capital to Alberta startups focused on B2B/Enterprise software and capital efficient hardware.

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  • AEC invests CA $10 million into Graphite Ventures to provide seed-stage capital to Alberta startups focused on B2B/Enterprise software and capital efficient hardware.
  • EDMONTON, AB, July 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) announced today that it has invested CA $10 million into Graphite Ventures Fund IV to provide seed-stage capital to Canadian technology companies focused on B2B Enterprise software and capital efficient hardware.
  • Graphite is a Toronto-based early-stage venture capital firm led by partners with deep experience as founders and investors.
  • They are adept at both spotting promising opportunities and providing mentorship and network connections to help startups scale," said Kristina Williams, CEO of Alberta Enterprise Corporation.

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $96 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 10,000 homes

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.

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  • That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.
  • On March 9, 2022, both governments announced a historic partnership to invest up to $780 million to provide high-speed Internet access to Albertans in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
  • The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.
  • This investment will provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 10,000 underserved homes in 46 rural and remote communities in Alberta."

Announcing the Recipients of the 2023 Philadelphia Titan 100

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Bill Oldham, chairman and CFO, AscellaHealth as a 2023 Philadelphia Titan 100.

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  • Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Bill Oldham, chairman and CFO, AscellaHealth as a 2023 Philadelphia Titan 100.
  • The Titan 100 program recognizes Philadelphia’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives.
  • Collectively, the 2023 Philadelphia Titan 100 and their companies employ upwards of 93,000 individuals and generate over $33 billion dollars in annual revenues.
  • This year’s honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online.

Partners Gain Their Own Branded Sales Portal With Sandler Partners' Scout for Solutions

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Monday, June 12, 2023

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandler Partners announces the launch of Scout for Solutions, a customer-facing re-brandable version of the industry-leading Sandler Portal – created as a new empowerment tool for Partners. This selling tool offers a new level of immediacy for Partners to access Provider information, maps, pricing, and sales resources seamlessly branded with their own logo – to save time and effort, quickly walking customers through the sales process, giving the best informed recommendations, and guiding them to the best solutions for their requirements. All reporting tools to keep track of and manage commissions, and other sensitive information, are hidden.

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  • Technology Distributor Sandler Partners announces the launch of the Scout for Solutions, the latest sales and pricing tool available, free of charge, to help Partners grow their business.
  • REDONDO BEACH, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sandler Partners announces the launch of Scout for Solutions, a customer-facing re-brandable version of the industry-leading Sandler Portal – created as a new empowerment tool for Partners.
  • Whether it's in person or virtually, Scout for Solutions can help present confidently to enterprise customers and C-level executives.
  • Partners can learn more about the Scout for Solutions by visiting the Sandler Portal or contacting their Channel Manager, or Partner Experience rep. Not a Partner?

BGA Forum Set to Bolster International Community's Understanding of China

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Monday, April 17, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The " Understanding China – BGA Dialogue " Forum is slated to take place in Guangzhou from April 18 to 20, 2023.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The " Understanding China – BGA Dialogue " Forum is slated to take place in Guangzhou from April 18 to 20, 2023.
  • The forum assembles renowned politicians, strategists, scholars, entrepreneurs, foreign diplomats and international organizations to engage in dialogue with Chinese officials, scholars, and entrepreneurs.
  • The event will help the international community better understand the profound connotations of Chinese modernization and the new opportunities that China's development brings to the world.
  • It will also provide support for the high-quality development of Guangdong province and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

BGA Forum Set to Bolster International Community's Understanding of China

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Monday, April 17, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The " Understanding China – BGA Dialogue " Forum is slated to take place in Guangzhou from April 18 to 20, 2023.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The " Understanding China – BGA Dialogue " Forum is slated to take place in Guangzhou from April 18 to 20, 2023.
  • The forum assembles renowned politicians, strategists, scholars, entrepreneurs, foreign diplomats and international organizations to engage in dialogue with Chinese officials, scholars, and entrepreneurs.
  • The event will help the international community better understand the profound connotations of Chinese modernization and the new opportunities that China's development brings to the world.
  • It will also provide support for the high-quality development of Guangdong province and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Venable LLP Expands Technology and Innovation Offerings with Venable Blue

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Monday, April 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venable LLP today introduced Venable Blue, a legal and consulting service that helps clients protect their reputation and manage risk online. The service helps companies build, operationalize, and deploy integrated programs and systems, and manage escalations in all areas of business, including regulatory, compliance, content, child safety, human rights, and privacy online. Venable Blue extends and complements the robust offerings of Venable's Technology and Innovation practice in data privacy, cybersecurity, and autonomous and connected mobility.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venable LLP today introduced Venable Blue , a legal and consulting service that helps clients protect their reputation and manage risk online.
  • Venable Blue extends and complements the robust offerings of Venable's Technology and Innovation practice in data privacy, cybersecurity, and autonomous and connected mobility.
  • "Venable has long been a trusted partner and counsel to companies seeking to innovate and grow by leveraging new technology," Stu Ingis, chairman of Venable LLP.
  • Venable Blue's team of seasoned analysts, led by Venable LLP partner Hemanshu (Hemu) Nigam, specialize in online privacy, safety, security, human rights, intelligence, and crisis management.

Protegrity Announces Borderless Data Solution to Enable Secure and Compliant Cross-Border Data Flows

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protegrity, a global leader in data security and privacy, today announced the launch of the Protegrity Borderless Data Solution to enable easy, secure and compliant cross-border data flows for large global enterprises. The new solution brings together a suite of data security tools designed to help the world's largest banks, retailers and health insurers continue to reap the benefits of their investments in globalization in an increasingly unstable and fragmented global privacy regulatory landscape.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Protegrity , a global leader in data security and privacy, today announced the launch of the Protegrity Borderless Data Solution to enable easy, secure and compliant cross-border data flows for large global enterprises.
  • Protegrity's Borderless Data Solution enables easy, secure and compliant cross-border data flows for global enterprises.
  • "Cross-border data flows are the cornerstone of our rapidly digitizing global economy," said Paul Mountford, CEO at Protegrity.
  • Through new and innovative services like Protegrity's Borderless Data Solution, the company aims to expand its already robust market presence by turning data security into an accelerator for global digital transformation.