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National Press Club Statement on Journalist Safety in Gaza/Israel

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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"For the reporters covering the war to come, the risks will be constant with rockets overheard, bombs falling, and ongoing small arms fire. Reporters must be vigilant and careful in their work. We call on all sides to view journalists for what they are – the voice of the people -- and understand they are not combatants and must be protected. So far we have noticed most journalists in the field are wearing helmets and have protective vests marked "PRESS."

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the paramount importance of respecting the safety of journalists working now in Israel and the Gaza Strip
"Our hearts are broken for Israel and for the many in Gaza who wish for peace.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
With 3,000 members representing nearly every major journalism organization, the Club is a leading voice for press freedom worldwide.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes a more effective democracy via a free and independent press and is the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club.

SmartMedia Technologies Announces Development of Immersive Tokenized Experiences Powered by Niantic's WebAR Development Platform to Enable Web3 Ownership in Augmented Reality (AR)

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Monday, June 19, 2023

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CANNES, France, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartMedia Technologies (SMT), the Web3 engagement and loyalty platform the future is being built on, today announced that it is leveraging Niantic's WebAR development platform, 8th Wall, to accelerate the creation of innovative AR experiences for both creators and users through mobile Web3 wallets accessible by any user with a smartphone. The product features resulting from the collaboration will premiere to a global audience of marketing executives at Cannes Lions 2023.

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By leveraging the SmartMedia platform– a self-serve, no-code, drag, drop, and distribute studio– brands can amplify their mobile first activations through immersive, exclusive digital experiences that enable engagement and appeal to global audiences.
"We believe in creating and connecting community to immersive experiences that deepen engagement and drive loyalty.
With the announcement of Apple entering into the AR space, there is no better time to bring ownership of tokenized experiences to AR.
"Our collaboration with SmartMedia Technologies adds a new dimension to WebAR experiences for brands by giving consumers ways to build and activate their digital collections."

BLOCKv and SmartMedia Technologies form SmartNFT™ Association, dedicated to utility, community and experience-driven NFT 2.0 protocols

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

DENVER, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading NFT platform BLOCKv and SmartMedia Technologies (SMT), the enterprise Web3 engagement platform the future is being built on, announced today the formation of the SmartNFT™ Association - a Swiss based non-profit focused on supercharging the utility of tokens and Web3 projects through the proliferation of its blockchain-agnostic SmartNFT™ protocol. The protocol, which was built by BLOCKv, leverages Web3 technology to drive engagement and utility and is already employed by a wealth of Fortune Global 500 companies, including Unilever, PepsiCo and Vodafone as an industry standard for enterprise web3 solutions.

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SmartMedia Technologies and BLOCKv are launching the SmartNFT™ Association to further secure the future of the world's leading NFT standards and protocol.
The initial members of the board will be Tether and BLOCKv Co-founder Reeve Collins, SmartMedia Technologies CEO Tyler Moebius and BLOCKv Co-founder Lukas Fluri.
"Our vision at SMT is to make Web3 easy, safe and open for both creators and enterprise," said SmartMedia Technologies CEO Tyler Moebius.
SmartMedia Technologies is also a founding member of the Linux OpenWallet Foundation alongside many of its partners Accenture, American Express and VISA.

Gorilla Technology Group Inc. Appoints Industry Veteran Max Lin as General Manager, Taiwan

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

TAIPEI, Taiwan and NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR), a global leader in edge video analytic artificial intelligence, IoT technologies, and cybersecurity today announced the appointment of industry veteran Max Lin as the General Manager, Taiwan.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan and NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GRRR), a global leader in edge video analytic artificial intelligence, IoT technologies, and cybersecurity today announced the appointment of industry veteran Max Lin as the General Manager, Taiwan.
Max has more than 18 years of extensive experience in the technology sector with start-ups, SMEs, and global companies.
Max Lin added, A strong Taiwan team is the cornerstone of Gorilla Technologys global expansion.
About Gorilla Technology Group Inc.
Gorilla, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a global leader in security intelligence, network intelligence, business intelligence and IoT technology.

Gorilla Technology Group to Acquire Global Video Analytics Provider SeeQuestor Limited

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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SeeQuestor complements Gorillas existing technology offerings; strengthens position in enhanced edge AI technology that transforms data into actionable intelligence

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SeeQuestor complements Gorillas existing technology offerings; strengthens position in enhanced edge AI technology that transforms data into actionable intelligence
Creates additional access to new markets in Europe, the Middle East, and North America
TAIPEI, Taiwan and NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Gorilla) (NASDAQ: GRRR), a global provider of AI based edge video analytics, IoT technologies, and cybersecurity, has agreed terms for the acquisition of SeeQuestor Limited (SeeQuestor), a global provider of video analytics technology.
Formed in 2014 as a provider of automated video post-event analysis supporting domestic police investigations, U.K.-based SeeQuestor has developed advanced video analytics technology.
With extensive expertise and advanced video analytics technology, SeeQuestor will further enhance our AI analytics and security convergence solutions.
SeeQuestor Limited, headquartered in London, U.K., is a global leader in video analytics and harnesses world-leading AI technology and super-computing power to turn terabytes of CCTV video into actionable intelligence.

SmartMedia Technologies Secures SOC2 Compliance for its Enterprise Web3 Platform and Appoints Chief Information Security Officer

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartMedia Technologies (SMT) , the leader in providing enterprise level Web3 enabled solutions, successfully secured SOC2 compliance to further strengthen its position as the world's most trusted enterprise Web3 platform.

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ASPEN, Colo., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartMedia Technologies (SMT) , the leader in providing enterprise level Web3 enabled solutions, successfully secured SOC2 compliance to further strengthen its position as the world's most trusted enterprise Web3 platform.
With an extensive portfolio of global campaigns on a single platform, SMT has positioned itself as a leader in Web3 compliance and security."
SmartMedia Technologies is the Enterprise Web3 platform the future is being built on.
The SmartMedia Stack, including its self-serve, no-code, drag and drop NFT and Web3 design studio, makes Web3 easy for users and Enterprise.

SmartMedia Technologies Acquires BLOCKv Solutions, Geronimo and Austella as Part of a Rapid Global & Web3 Platform Expansion Strategy

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

ASPEN, Colo., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartMedia Technologies (SMT) today announced the acquisition of three companies; Switzerland's BLOCKv Solutions, Australia's Geronimo and the UK's Austella, to further strengthen its ongoing position as the leading enterprise Web3 platform for brands and agencies. The strategic acquisitions enable SMT to expand their end-to-end Web3, Metaverse and NFT offerings across APAC and Europe and will now operate under the SmartMedia Technologies brand.

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SmartMedia Technologies further solidifies the Company's status as the world's most trusted platform for Enterprise Web3 and Metaverse solutions.
The strategic acquisitions enable SMT to expand their end-to-end Web3, Metaverse and NFT offerings across APAC and Europe and will now operate under the SmartMedia Technologies brand.
In the past year, the Company has launched successful global Web3 campaigns with Fortune 500 companies, including Verizon, PepsiCo, Unilever, Yahoo!
SmartMedia Technologies' end-to-end Web2-to-Web3 platform drives engagement, acquisition and loyalty across a digital and mobile-first audience - delivering better business outcomes.

Gorilla Appoints New Global Head of People & HR

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Gorilla), a global leader in edge artificial intelligence (Edge AI) headquartered in Taiwan, today announced the appointment of Hee-Won Choi as its Global Head of People & Human Resources.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Gorilla), a global leader in edge artificial intelligence (Edge AI) headquartered in Taiwan, today announced the appointment of Hee-Won Choi as its Global Head of People & Human Resources.
Hee-Won has more than 14 years of extensive HR experience committing to both in-house and outsourcing specializations of global organizations.
About Gorilla Technologies Group Inc.
Gorilla, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a leader in security intelligence, network intelligence, business intelligence and IoT technology.
With continuous core technology development, Gorilla will deliver Edge AI solutions to managed service providers, distributors, system integrators, and hardware manufacturers.

Gorilla Technologies Announces CEO Transition

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

TAIPEI, Taiwan and NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Gorilla) (Nasdaq: GRRR), a leader in edge video analytic artificial intelligence, IoT technologies, and cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of Executive Chairman Jayesh (Jay) Chandan to CEO, effective immediately.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan and NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (Gorilla) (Nasdaq: GRRR), a leader in edge video analytic artificial intelligence, IoT technologies, and cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of Executive Chairman Jayesh (Jay) Chandan to CEO, effective immediately.
Chandan succeeds founder and CEO Dr. Spincer Koh who is entering retirement following his more than two-decade long commitment to the company.
About Gorilla Technologies Group Inc.
Gorilla (Nasdaq: GRRR), headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a global leader in security intelligence, network intelligence, business intelligence and IoT technology.
With continuous core technology development, Gorilla will deliver Edge AI solutions to managed service providers, distributors, system integrators, and hardware manufacturers.

PBR Announces Digital Trading Cards and Fantasy Game to Accompany Launch of New Bull Riding League

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

PUEBLO, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accompanying the launch of PBR Team Series, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) announced the debut of PBR digital cards for riders who are members of the league's eight founding teams.

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PUEBLO, Colo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accompanying the launch of PBR Team Series, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) announced the debut of PBR digital cards for riders who are members of the league's eight founding teams.
PBR Team Series is a new league of bull riding teams competing in an 11-event season from now until November.
Now, with the launch of the PBR Team Series, team versions of the digital cards are being offered to fans along with a fantasy leaderboard.
Fans can collect up to 16 cards by completing various team-themed challenges, and can also purchase individual cards of PBR Team Series protected riders in the PBR NFT Marketplace beginning August 16th.