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GoTab's Phone Only POS (no card reader needed)

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTab's new Phone Only POS (POP) fits in every pocket because it is just a phone (any phone, in fact) without the need for a card reader.  Benefits include days of battery life, a beautiful OLED display on a compact device, and the ease of use surpassing all handheld solutions in the market (all at a price point that is a third of competing solutions). And of course, it wouldn't be a POS if it couldn't accept a card payment, so iOS and Android phones accept contactless (NFC) card payments simply by tapping a card on the back of the phone.

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    ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTab 's new Phone Only POS (POP) fits in every pocket because it is just a phone (any phone, in fact) without the need for a card reader.
  • And of course, it wouldn't be a POS if it couldn't accept a card payment, so iOS and Android phones accept contactless (NFC) card payments simply by tapping a card on the back of the phone.
  • Unlike other platforms, tap-to-pay can all be done from the establishments' mobile POS without a card reader.
  • "With the Phone Only POS we saw a need in the market for operators to be able to process payments without a card reader, allowing team members to quickly process payments from a pocket-size mobile device on-the-go.

Boxlight Announces Licensed EDLA MimioPro G Interactive Flat Panel with Google Certified Professional Development for Educators

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, classroom and campus audio, and services, today announces the launch of MimioPro G, a Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel that includes free Google certified training.

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  • Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of interactive technology, digital signage, classroom and campus audio, and services, today announces the launch of MimioPro G, a Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel that includes free Google certified training.
  • The EDLA-certified MimioPro G interactive flat panel provides easy, native access to Google accounts and tools including the Google Play Store and Google Workspace for Education, streamlined lesson delivery, and Boxlight’s suite of education software.
  • This Google EDLA-certified interactive flat panel is equipped with 50 touch points, micro antibacterial glass, and integrated NFC for quick user profile loading.
  • To help teachers and instructors fully utilize MimioPro G, EOS Education will offer three distinct tiers of Google-focused professional development for educators.

JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch "JCBDC" Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

This solution was successfully piloted in Tokyo in 2023, which has enabled JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space to proceed to the next phase of the project.

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  • This solution was successfully piloted in Tokyo in 2023, which has enabled JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space to proceed to the next phase of the project.
  • The project uses IDEMIA's protocol, the industry standard for Offline CBDC Payments, and leverages on Soft Space's expertise in contactless payments.
  • JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space will implement the second phase of the project and conduct a pilot in early 2024.
  • "It gives me great honor to announce our collaboration with IDEMIA and Soft Space on this Phase 2 project continuing from Phase1.

Nearpay Raises $14M in Series "A" Round Led by Sanabil Investments With Participation From stc CIF & Vision Ventures to Redefine the Future of Payments

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

- Nearpay secures $14M in Series A funding, led by Sanabil Investments, with participation from stc Corporate Investment Fund, Vision Ventures, Hala Ventures and Arzan Ventures.

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  • - Nearpay secures $14M in Series A funding, led by Sanabil Investments, with participation from stc Corporate Investment Fund, Vision Ventures, Hala Ventures and Arzan Ventures.
  • - The $14 million Series A funding positions Nearpay to accelerate its mission, driving leadership in fintech by transforming how businesses handle payments.
  • This investment round, which includes stc's Corporate Investment Fund (CIF), Vision Ventures, Hala Ventures and Arzan Ventures, marks a pivotal moment for Nearpay as it continues to redefine the landscape of payments.
  • The Series A funding round will empower Nearpay to accelerate its mission of transforming how businesses handle payments.

Kalichain Introduces KALICERTIF: Advanced Product Authentication via NFTs

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Paris, France, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kalichain intends to radically change the world of product certification by launching its innovative blockchain technology, KALICERTIF .

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  • Paris, France, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kalichain intends to radically change the world of product certification by launching its innovative blockchain technology, KALICERTIF .
  • Thanks to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), the company offers unparalleled authenticity and traceability in the trade of physical goods.
  • KALICERTIF revolutionizes product certification with blockchain and NFTs.
  • The service also introduces a brand royalty system, benefiting original creators with each resale of their product.

Conduent Transportation Develops New Software Platform to Transform Ticket Vending Machines First Used by Trenord in Italy

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

MILAN, Italy and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced that it has developed an innovative new software platform that transforms the capabilities of ticket vending machines for transport operators globally. The software platform enables passengers to purchase tickets and top-up contactless cards and tickets with a completely new customer experience. Italy’s Trenord is the first transit agency to use the software platform, which is now implemented on 250 ticket vending machines across the Lombardy region, including Milan.

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  • The software platform enables passengers to purchase tickets and top-up contactless cards and tickets with a completely new customer experience.
  • Italy’s Trenord is the first transit agency to use the software platform, which is now implemented on 250 ticket vending machines across the Lombardy region, including Milan.
  • The new Conduent software platform, which is based in the operator’s centralized control room, was designed to enable a user experience consistent with the most widely used web apps.
  • The ticket machine software platform is also enabled to allow the future implementation of new business models.

MetAlert Begins Distribution in Ecuador Expanding its Presence in Latin America

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

“We are excited to enter into this relationship with Global Securidad and Fisio Technology as they address two key market sectors for our SmartSole business.

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  • “We are excited to enter into this relationship with Global Securidad and Fisio Technology as they address two key market sectors for our SmartSole business.
  • “We are pleased to partner with MetAlert as we rapidly ramp up our business activities.
  • The Global Wearable Medical Devices Market is driven by the growing geriatric population which is susceptible to various chronic diseases.
  • This has drastically increased the patient pool across the globe requiring diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of their health conditions.

The International Code Council Releases 2024 International Codes®

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The remaining 2024 International Codes will be released in early 2024.

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  • The remaining 2024 International Codes will be released in early 2024.
  • “We are continuously looking for ways to improve the user experience,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO.
  • “The 2024 I-Codes enhance safety, increase affordability and incorporate the latest advancements in building science, and we are looking forward to users engaging with the new format.”
    Other notable changes to the 2024 I-Codes include QR codes replacing marginal markings and a new NFC tag pilot program.
  • Visit here to preorder or purchase the 2024 I-codes.

Tangem Sets New Standards for Crypto Hardware Wallet Integrity: Introducing Firmware Attestation, Audited by Riscure

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ZUG, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tangem AG, a leading crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, is thrilled to announce an in-depth software audit of the Tangem Wallet by Riscure, a renowned independent security lab specializing in evaluating the security of embedded software, chips, and devices.

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  • ZUG, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tangem AG, a leading crypto hardware wallet manufacturer, is thrilled to announce an in-depth software audit of the Tangem Wallet by Riscure, a renowned independent security lab specializing in evaluating the security of embedded software, chips, and devices.
  • This constitutes Tangem's second consecutive security audit success, following a rigorous evaluation by Kudelski Security in 2018, which affirmed the absence of risks, malicious features and backdoors in the hardware wallet.
  • The seamless outcomes of both audits underscore Tangem's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security in its products.
  • In this assessment, Riscure examined the source code and architecture of Tangem’s crypto wallet, testing all functionalities and commands accessible through the NFC interface.

BrightInsight Ranked 307th Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightInsight, Inc. , provider of the leading global platform for biopharma and medtech compliant digital health solutions, today announced it ranked 307th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightInsight, Inc. , provider of the leading global platform for biopharma and medtech compliant digital health solutions, today announced it ranked 307th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.
  • BrightInsight grew 431% between 2019 and 2022 and ranked 56th of the 94 Fast 500 companies based in the Bay Area, and 174th of the 310 software and services companies.
  • “We are honored to be recognized again as one of the fastest growing companies in North America.
  • Frost & Sullivan named BrightInsight the 2023 Frost & Sullivan Global Company of the Year in the IoT healthcare solutions industry.