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ibex Appoints Amanda Gunter Vice President of Business Development

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that Amanda Gunter has been named Vice President of Business Development.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that Amanda Gunter has been named Vice President of Business Development.
  • In her role, Gunter will be responsible for growing new business for ibex and report to John Thompson, Head of Sales at ibex.
  • Amanda’s success in building relationships coupled with her outstanding leadership skills will help us continue to drive ibex’s growth across all verticals.”
    Before joining ibex, Gunter was at Cyara, where she served as the Regional Vice President of Sales.
  • Gunter holds an MBA from Dowling College and a bachelor’s degree in business management from CW Post College of Long Island University.

Aspect Biosystems Named to Fast Company’s 2023 List of the Next Big Things in Tech

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Aspect Biosystems is applying its full-stack tissue therapeutic platform to develop a novel class of cell-based tissue therapeutics that are biologically functional, immune protective, and suitable for surgical implantation.

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  • Aspect Biosystems is applying its full-stack tissue therapeutic platform to develop a novel class of cell-based tissue therapeutics that are biologically functional, immune protective, and suitable for surgical implantation.
  • Earlier this year, Aspect announced a precedent-setting partnership with Novo Nordisk worth over US$2.6 billion to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics for diabetes and obesity.
  • “We’re honored to accept this recognition from Fast Company,” said Tamer Mohamed, CEO and co-founder of Aspect Biosystems.
  • We are thrilled to honor the organizations that are making them a reality.”
    Click here to see the final list.

Studio Shed Introduces the Aspect: Setting a New Standard for ADU Living

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Shed , the prefabricated modular home leader since 2008, today announced its latest innovation – the Aspect.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Shed , the prefabricated modular home leader since 2008, today announced its latest innovation – the Aspect.
  • Representing a pinnacle in accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design, the new Aspect model is the result of 15 years of Studio Shed's unwavering dedication to creating the most refined detached small living spaces.
  • Available as a one-bedroom one-bath (576 square feet) or two-bedroom two-bath (860 square feet), the Aspect is a dream ADU or backyard guest house space.
  • "The Aspect is a testament to our deep understanding of our customers' needs cultivated over the past 15 years," said Jeremy Nova, co-founder and creative director, Studio Shed.

Allsteel Aspect Receives Declare Label Certification

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allsteel, a leading innovator in workplace furnishings and architectural product solutions, is proud to announce that their Aspect wall solution system has achieved Declare Label (LBC Compliant).

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allsteel, a leading innovator in workplace furnishings and architectural product solutions, is proud to announce that their Aspect wall solution system has achieved Declare Label (LBC Compliant).
  • The Declare Label is a disclosure that serves as the "nutrition label for building products" and represents product chemical transparency, making it easier for specifiers to identify products that support human and environmental health.
  • Aspect is a frameless glass system that creates visual transparency for offices and conference rooms while maintaining acoustical privacy.
  • The Declare Label highlights the Aspects forward-looking design with a remarkable 30-year lifespan, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

ID.me Appoints Hervé Danzelaud as Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances

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Monday, October 16, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the market-leading secure digital identity network, announces the appointment of Hervé Danzelaud as Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the market-leading secure digital identity network, announces the appointment of Hervé Danzelaud as Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances.
  • Danzelaud brings three decades of leadership experience to ID.me and most recently served as Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances at Freshworks, a leading Customer Service software company.
  • "I'm delighted to add Hervé as a leader at ID.me at this crucial moment of growth for the company," said Blake Hall, ID.me's co-founder and CEO.
  • "I'm proud to be joining ID.me at this time in our increasingly digital world," said Hervé Danzelaud.

Yida Gao and Shima Capital Invest in Blockchain Infrastructure Startup Artela

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Friday, July 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital today announces its seed round investment in Artela Network, a blockchain infrastructure startup founded by a team of industry veterans. Other contributors in the round include A&T Capital, Big Brain Holdings, SevenX, Dispersion, Amino, and others.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shima Capital today announces its seed round investment in Artela Network, a blockchain infrastructure startup founded by a team of industry veterans.
  • The Artela team is pioneering a unique solution designed to answer the rising need for large-scale, decentralized apps by creating a base-layer blockchain network.
  • The unique architecture of Artela encourages developers to create custom extensions in a modular style directly on the blockchain's base layer.
  • "Artela formally brings to web3 the web2 paradigm of aspect-oriented programming by introducing an extensible blockchain network that allows builders to construct modules and extend modular services to achieve chain-native customization within a single public blockchain network," said Yida Gao, Founder and Managing General Partner at Shima Capital.

Breakthru Beverage Expands Aspect Fine Wine Strategy

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

 NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off the overall success of the company's fine wine solution, Breakthru Beverage Group announced further investments in its Aspect Fine Wine strategy across its Mid-Atlantic footprint and into Missouri. These enhancements extend the company's investment in this space across its footprint. Nationwide, consumers continue to seek out fine wine as the category has grown steadily since 2018, according to industry data. Aspect represents the company's most successful customer-facing luxury investment and is responsible for more than 48% increase in fine wine sales growth since its launch.

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  • NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off the overall success of the company's fine wine solution, Breakthru Beverage Group announced further investments in its Aspect Fine Wine strategy across its Mid-Atlantic footprint and into Missouri.
  • Aspect represents the company's most successful customer-facing luxury investment and is responsible for more than 48% increase in fine wine sales growth since its launch.
  • "In less than three years since we launched Aspect, we have consistently outperformed key category trends across our footprint resulting in exciting share gains for our partners," said Daren Cliff, Breakthru Beverage Group Senior Director Aspect Fine Strategy.
  • "We pride ourselves on being proactive and recognized the growing fine wine movement early on which enabled us to navigate the shifts between on-premise and retail extremely well and capitalize on that opportunity with Aspect," said Adam Pizer, Breakthru Beverage Group VP Wine Business Development.

Blockchain Infrastructure Startup Artela Raises $6 Million in Seed Round, Led by Shima Capital

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Artela is announcing today that it has raised over $6M in seed round funding led by Shima Capital, with participation from A&T Capital, Big Brain Holdings, SevenX Ventures, Dispersion Capital, Amino Capital, and others.

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  • Artela is announcing today that it has raised over $6M in seed round funding led by Shima Capital, with participation from A&T Capital, Big Brain Holdings, SevenX Ventures, Dispersion Capital, Amino Capital, and others.
  • Artela is on a mission to build a base-layer blockchain network to meet the increasing demand for large-scale decentralized applications.
  • “The seed round marks an important step for Artela, enabling us to fuel Artela’s technology development, grow the team, and drive market expansion efforts.
  • Artela plans to publish the Aspect white paper and launch the initial testnet later this year.

Breakthru Beverage Group Closes Acquisition of Wine Warehouse

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Monday, April 17, 2023

NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthru Beverage Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of California-based wholesaler Wine Warehouse, which is now operating as Breakthru Beverage California. The Wine Warehouse team, its facilities in both northern and southern California and its strong, diverse portfolio of wine, spirits and beer suppliers are all part of the Breakthru integration.  The company also announced it is bringing Aspect, its specialized fine wine solution, to the California market. The Aspect team of fine wine certified experts will enhance service to select retail and on-premise accounts.

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  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthru Beverage Group today announced it has completed the acquisition of California-based wholesaler Wine Warehouse, which is now operating as Breakthru Beverage California.
  • The Wine Warehouse team, its facilities in both northern and southern California and its strong, diverse portfolio of wine, spirits and beer suppliers are all part of the Breakthru integration.
  • "The Myerson family built Wine Warehouse around its passion as fine wine collectors and has by far the most prestigious fine wine portfolio in California but they also assembled an excellent portfolio of emerging spirits and beer brands along the way," said Tom Bené, Breakthru Beverage Group President and CEO.
  • In addition to a fine wine portfolio serviced by Aspect wine certified experts, Breakthru will also assume a significant portfolio of spirit and beer brands.

Aspect Biosystems and Novo Nordisk enter partnership to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics for diabetes and obesity

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Vancouver, BC, Canada and Bagsværd, Denmark, 12 April 2023 – Aspect Biosystems and Novo Nordisk A/S today announced a collaboration, development, and licence agreement to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics designed to replace, repair, or supplement biological functions inside the body with the aim of delivering a new class of truly disease-modifying treatments for diabetes and obesity.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada and Bagsværd, Denmark, 12 April 2023 – Aspect Biosystems and Novo Nordisk A/S today announced a collaboration, development, and licence agreement to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics designed to replace, repair, or supplement biological functions inside the body with the aim of delivering a new class of truly disease-modifying treatments for diabetes and obesity.
  • The collaboration will leverage Aspect’s proprietary bioprinting technology and Novo Nordisk’s expertise and technology in stem cell differentiation and cell therapy development and manufacturing.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Novo Nordisk will receive an exclusive, worldwide licence to use Aspect’s bioprinting technology to develop up to four products for the treatment of diabetes and/or obesity.
  • “Collaborating with Aspect Biosystems adds an important component to our strategy to develop comprehensive cell therapy products.