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Everbridge Opens 2023 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Workshop in Switzerland with Presentation on Artificial Intelligence for Emergency Warning

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, today announced its participation at the 2023 CAP Implementation Workshop , taking place this week, October 11-12, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, today announced its participation at the 2023 CAP Implementation Workshop , taking place this week, October 11-12, in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • The workshop brings together government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private enterprise, scholars, researchers, and emergency managers to discuss emergency alerting as enabled by the CAP standard, ITU-T Recommendation X.1303.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012706549/en/
    Everbridge Opens 2023 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Workshop with Presentation on Artificial Intelligence for Emergency Warning (Photo: Business Wire)
    Everbridge kicked off the two-day workshop with a presentation on The Use of Artificial Intelligence for Emergency Warning.
  • “Artificial intelligence and machine learning have accelerated to the point where they can make accurate predictions, automate decisions, and trigger lifesaving actions.

Everbridge Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning solutions, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Revenue for the second quarter was up 7% year-over-year to $110.6 million, and GAAP net loss improved to $(15.1) million from $(36.2) million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808851775/en/
    “We delivered solid second quarter results as we continue to improve our overall operating efficiency,” said David Wagner, President and CEO of Everbridge.
  • Based on information available as of today, Everbridge is issuing guidance for the third quarter and full year 2023 as indicated below.

Everbridge Selected to Power the Public Alert Notification System for the Caribbean Island Nation of Trinidad and Tobago

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Home to 1.4 million residents and a popular vacation destination for millions of tourists, Trinidad and Tobago launched the Everbridge mass notification solution ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which started on June 1.

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  • Home to 1.4 million residents and a popular vacation destination for millions of tourists, Trinidad and Tobago launched the Everbridge mass notification solution ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which started on June 1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230621248545/en/
    Everbridge provided key components to Trinidad and Tobago’s Public Alert Notification System (PANS) allowing the country’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) to deliver emergency alert information nationally or to an affected area or a specific group.
  • “Everbridge is committed to supporting Trinidad and Tobago in championing the need for prevention, mitigation, readiness, and resilience against natural and manmade hazards,” said David Wagner, CEO of Everbridge.
  • As a member of the UNDRR ARISE network, Everbridge will work with other private and public organizations to promote disaster-resilient communities and economies.

OPEC Fund Development Forum 2023: Unlocking synergies and funding opportunities for sustainable development

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Addressing global development challenges under the over-arching theme "Driving Resilience & Equity", forum discussions will focus on opportunities to better finance sustainable development and secure transformational impact.

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  • Addressing global development challenges under the over-arching theme "Driving Resilience & Equity", forum discussions will focus on opportunities to better finance sustainable development and secure transformational impact.
  • With the OPEC Fund Development Forum we are demonstrating that we are committed to addressing these challenges head-on in concert with partner countries and institutions.
  • The OPEC Fund Development Forum brings together government leaders, ministers, heads of institutions, representatives from multilateral development banks, international organizations and private sector stakeholders.
  • For a full list of speakers and a detailed program, please visit the official OPEC Fund Development Forum 2023 website.

OPEC Fund Development Forum 2023: Unlocking synergies and funding opportunities for sustainable development

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Addressing global development challenges under the over-arching theme "Driving Resilience & Equity", forum discussions will focus on opportunities to better finance sustainable development and secure transformational impact.

Key Points: 
  • Addressing global development challenges under the over-arching theme "Driving Resilience & Equity", forum discussions will focus on opportunities to better finance sustainable development and secure transformational impact.
  • With the OPEC Fund Development Forum we are demonstrating that we are committed to addressing these challenges head-on in concert with partner countries and institutions.
  • The OPEC Fund Development Forum brings together government leaders, ministers, heads of institutions, representatives from multilateral development banks, international organizations and private sector stakeholders.
  • For a full list of speakers and a detailed program, please visit the official OPEC Fund Development Forum 2023 website.

Everbridge Joins United Nations Network for Building Disaster Resilient Communities

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, today announced the company has joined the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE).

Key Points: 
  • Everbridge , Inc. (Nasdaq: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM) and national public warning software solutions, today announced the company has joined the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE).
  • Everbridge will attend the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework next week on May 18-19 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where it will showcase its organizational resilience solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005497/en/
    Everbridge Joins United Nations Network for Building Disaster Resilient Communities (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are honored to work with the UNDRR’s Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies at such a pivotal moment of ongoing climate challenges,” said David Wagner, CEO of Everbridge.
  • As a member of the UNDRR ARISE network, Everbridge will work with other private and public organizations to promote disaster-resilient communities and economies.

Lloyd's Register Foundation report reveals that one third of people globally facing imminent financial ruin upon losing their income

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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The statistics come from the latest report from the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll (WRP), powered by Gallup. '

Key Points: 
  • The statistics come from the latest report from the Lloyd's Register Foundation World Risk Poll (WRP), powered by Gallup. '
  • The Poll found that 27% of the world's population has experienced a disaster in the past five years.
  • For example, 27% of people in low-income countries say they have internet access, compared to 91% in high-income countries.
  • People with internet access were more likely to say they could protect themselves in all country income groups.

International Disability Alliance's statement on the situation of persons with disabilities affected by floods in Pakistan

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Disability Alliance (IDA) is expressing its deepest sympathy to the people of Pakistan, in particular persons with disabilities and their families, who have been affected by the recent floods and landslides. We call on the government of Pakistan, the United Nations, the international humanitarian community, and donor agencies to ensure maximum inclusion of persons with disabilities in the humanitarian response. Organizations of persons with disabilities must be involved in response planning, implementation, and monitoring as the most competent people to ensure a rights-based approach and full inclusion of persons with disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations of persons with disabilities must be involved in response planning, implementation and monitoring as the most competent people to ensure a rights-based approach and full inclusion of persons with disabilities.
  • GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Disability Alliance (IDA) is expressing its deepest sympathy to the people of Pakistan, in particular persons with disabilities and their families, who have been affected by the recent floods and landslides.
  • We call on the government of Pakistan, the United Nations, the international humanitarian community, and donor agencies to ensure maximum inclusion of persons with disabilities in the humanitarian response.
  • Organizations of persons with disabilities must be involved in response planning, implementation, and monitoring as the most competent people to ensure a rights-based approach and full inclusion of persons with disabilities.

TD Direct Investing Launches MoneyTalk Live

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ - TD Direct Investing announces the launch of MoneyTalk Live, a new live investing news program, broadcast exclusively on the TD WebBroker online trading and investing platform.

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  • TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ - TD Direct Investing announces the launch of MoneyTalk Live, a new live investing news program, broadcast exclusively on the TD WebBroker online trading and investing platform.
  • "MoneyTalk Live is part of our commitment to providing our clients with educational resources to help build their investing knowledge and confidence," said Ted Paris, Vice President, Product and National Office, TD Direct Investing.
  • "Confidence comes from ongoing learning and enhancing your knowledge, alongside our leading Learning Centre, Analyst Research, TD Direct Investing Index and other tools, MoneyTalk Live will help give our clients the information they need to navigate their investing journey and invest with confidence."
  • TD is the fifth largest bank inNorth Americaby assets and serves more than 26 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities.

90 Game-Changing Solutions for Sustainable Cities

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global non-profit driving resiliency and sustainability for cities, in partnership with QBE Insurance , have selected 90 of the world's most impactful solutions for advancing sustainable development goals.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Cities , a global non-profit driving resiliency and sustainability for cities, in partnership with QBE Insurance , have selected 90 of the world's most impactful solutions for advancing sustainable development goals.
  • "Inaction globally has the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development goals tracking closer to 2090 or later three generations too late," said Michael Lake, President and CEO of Leading Cities.
  • Leading Cities is a non-profit organization that drives resilience and sustainability for all by unleashing the potential of the world's cities.
  • The program lowers the cost and risk of innovation for startups as well as cities and corporations by streamlining the innovation and sales cycles for Smart City solutions.