Service companies

Accenture Federal Services Wins Contract to Help the Department of the Navy with Organizational Transformation Support to Increase Readiness

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Were honored to help the Department of the Navy manage its digital, data and IT services so they can focus critical resources on mission-specific requirements, said Vince Vlasho, who leads Accenture Federal Services Defense portfolio.

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  • Were honored to help the Department of the Navy manage its digital, data and IT services so they can focus critical resources on mission-specific requirements, said Vince Vlasho, who leads Accenture Federal Services Defense portfolio.
  • The Department of the Navy Organizational Transformation Support contract continues AFS' ongoing support to the DON.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations.

TorQuest Partners Announces Acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - TorQuest Partners ("TorQuest") today announced it has completed the acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services ("VersaCold" or the "Company"), one of Canada's leading cold storage warehousing and food logistics companies, from KingSett Capital and Ivanhoe Cambridge.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - TorQuest Partners ("TorQuest") today announced it has completed the acquisition of VersaCold Logistics Services ("VersaCold" or the "Company"), one of Canada's leading cold storage warehousing and food logistics companies, from KingSett Capital and Ivanhoe Cambridge.
  • "We welcome this investment and look forward to working with our new partners to capitalize on growing demand for cold storage logistics solutions," said Mike Arcamone, CEO of VersaCold.
  • "We are excited to be partnering on this investment with the VersaCold team,"said Jonathan Fraser, a Partner at TorQuest.
  • With more than C$3 billion of equity capital under management, TorQuest is currently investing from TorQuest Partners Fund V, a C$1.375 billion fund that closed in March 2020.

SYNNEX Corporation Awarded Commercial Aggregator Agreement with Broadcom for North America

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

"This agreement builds on our nearly 25 years of experience with Symantec and creates new opportunities for customers across several high-growth categories in Cyber Security," said Jessica McDowell, Vice President, Business Development, SYNNEX Corporation.

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  • "This agreement builds on our nearly 25 years of experience with Symantec and creates new opportunities for customers across several high-growth categories in Cyber Security," said Jessica McDowell, Vice President, Business Development, SYNNEX Corporation.
  • Customers can take advantage of exclusive service and support offerings for Broadcom through SYNNEX.
  • Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation operates in numerous countries throughout North and South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
  • SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo, and all other SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks ofSYNNEX Corporation.

Cigna Foundation Furthers Efforts to Improve Health and Well-being of Children, Announces Availability of $5 Million in Grants

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

"We know the best way to reach these families is by working with the schools and community organizations that serve them every day.

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  • "We know the best way to reach these families is by working with the schools and community organizations that serve them every day.
  • Since its launch in 2019, Healthier Kids For Our Future has awarded over $8 million in grants to nonprofit organizations working to reduce childhood hunger and improve mental health in our country's youth.
  • Cigna Foundation, established in 1962, is a private foundation funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries.
  • Cigna Foundation supports organizations sharing its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and families, and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on those communities where Cigna employees live and work.

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

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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.

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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.
  • 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.

Accenture Named a Leader for Application and Digital Services in Capital Markets by Analyst Firm Everest Group

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a Leader for application and digital services in capital markets by consulting and research firm Everest Group.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named a Leader for application and digital services in capital markets by consulting and research firm Everest Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201216005140/en/
    Everest Group Application and Digital Services in Capital Markets PEAK Matrix 2021 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Everest Group analyzed the capabilities of leading application and digital service providers for the capital markets industry.
  • In its Application and Digital Services in Capital Markets Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2021 , Everest Group analyzed 25 service providers.
  • Capital markets firms have to put digital at their core by embracing cloud, artificial intelligence, and data and analytics across their enterprises, said Michael Spellacy, a senior managing director at Accenture and global capital markets industry group lead.

Accenture and CereProc Introduce and Open Source the World’s First Comprehensive Non-Binary Voice Solution

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) collaborated with CereProc , a text-to-speech technology provider, to create Sam, the worlds first comprehensive non-binary voice solution for the fast-growing global digital assistant market.

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  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) collaborated with CereProc , a text-to-speech technology provider, to create Sam, the worlds first comprehensive non-binary voice solution for the fast-growing global digital assistant market.
  • To encourage adoption, the companies have released all the materials used to generate the voice to the Open Source community.
  • To help address these issues, researchers at Accenture Labs worked closely with members of the non-binary community on the development of Sams voice.
  • Paul Welham, chief executive officer of CereProc, added, By creating a non-binary voice with Accenture, CereProc is challenging strongly held mainstream views in IT that a synthetic voice has to be clearly male or female.

Accenture to Host Conference Call Tomorrow, Dec. 17, to Discuss First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Accenture (NYSE:ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST tomorrow, Dec. 17, to discuss its first-quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results.

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  • Accenture (NYSE:ACN) will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. EST tomorrow, Dec. 17, to discuss its first-quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results.
  • A news release containing these results will be issued before the call.
  • The conference call will also be accessible live on the Investor Relations section of the Accenture Web site at www.accenture.com .
  • A replay of the conference call will be available online at www.accenture.com beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

Victory Square Technologies Announces Completion of Asset Purchase from Techstars 2019 Alumni Company GameOn App Inc. and Appointment of Matt Bailey as Chief Executive Officer of V2 Games Inc.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

After completing the Techstars accelerator program and launching last summer, GameOn landed distribution rights into Comcast homes and bars.

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  • After completing the Techstars accelerator program and launching last summer, GameOn landed distribution rights into Comcast homes and bars.
  • GameOns television app, which has been acquired by V2 Games, overlays sports games to enable live prediction in venues throughout the United States, driving viewership, engagement and revenue.
  • We are excited to welcome the GameOn team to the Victory Square family, said Shafin Diamond Tejani, CEO of Victory Square.
  • In connection with the Asset Purchase, V2 Games has entered into an employment agreement dated December 1, 2020, with Matthew Bailey, a founder and the chief executive officer of GameOn, pursuant to which Mr. Bailey has agreed to serve as V2 Games' chief executive officer.

The 2020 National Law Review "Go-To Thought Leader" Awards Announced, Honoring Excellence in Legal Thought Leadership

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Jonathan Rubin of Mogin Rubin LLP, Antitrust Industry News

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  • Jonathan Rubin of Mogin Rubin LLP, Antitrust Industry News
    Richard Newman of Hinch Newman, FTC Enforcement & Regulatory News
    Christopher E. Ondeck of Proskauer Rose LLP, COVID-19 and Anticompetitive Pricing
    Debra Pickett of Page 2 Communications, Diversity in the Legal Industry
    Meranda M. Vieyra of Denver Legal Marketing, COVID-19 Marketing Strategies
    Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, Fair Credit Reporting Act
    Keith Paul Bishop of Allen Matkins, California Corporate Law
    Danielle L. Dietrich of Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, Small Business Certifications
    Ann Marie Uetz of Foley & Lardner LLP, COVID-19 Manufacturing Impact
    Jennifer P. Wolff of Godfrey & Kahn S.C., COVID-19 PPP Implementation
    Jonathan Tycko of Tycko Zavareei, False Claims Act
    Kathryn Rattigan of Robinson & Cole LLP, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
    Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, California Privacy Legislation
    Eric Bachman of Zuckerman Law, Employment Discrimination
    Courtney M. Malveaux of Jackson Lewis PC, OSHA Regulation
    Grant B. Osborne of Ward and Smith, P.A., COVID-19 and Employment Law
    John A. Rubin of von Briesen & Roper, S.C., National Labor Relations Board
    Ian Carleton Schaefer of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., COVID-19 Employment Strategies
    Sills Cummis & Gross P.C., New York & New Jersey Employment Law
    David Whincup of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, UK COVID-19 Employment Law News
    Environmental Litigation Practice Group at Van Ness Feldman, Pipeline Safety Updates
    James M. Auslander of Beveridge & Diamond PC, Environmental Legislation & Public Policy
    Carla N. Hutton of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., Environmental Regulation