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SPHERE LAUNCHES "SPHERE XO STUDENT DESIGN CHALLENGE" A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY MARKING THE FIRST TIME MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL SEE THEIR ART FEATURED ON THE EXOSPHERE

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced the inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge – a first-of-its-kind partnership with the greater Las Vegas community that for the very first time, gives select members of the general public the opportunity to see their art featured on the Exosphere. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is a collaboration between Sphere and the Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) that will provide more than 100,000 Clark County-based students with an unprecedented opportunity to create art for the Exosphere. Eight student winners ranging from elementary school through college will be chosen by a combination of voting by the general public on thesphere.com, and selected by professional artists who have designed for the Exosphere, including Refik Anadol and Michela Picchi. The Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, which will kick off this month, will be themed around the 4th of July, with winning students' artwork debuting on the Exosphere on July 4, 2024, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of the first illumination of the Exosphere. In addition, winning high school and UNLV students will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship from Sphere. Winning elementary and middle school students will earn a $10,000 donation from Sphere for their school's art program to further art education in public schools, as well as tickets for their entire school to attend The Sphere Experience this Fall.

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In addition, winning high school and UNLV students will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship from Sphere.
"Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is an opportunity for us to engage Las Vegas students by introducing them to Sphere's technology, and meaningfully give back to the community by inspiring its future."
With Sphere's XO Student Design Challenge, our students get to explore innovation through art via hands-on learning."
The largest LED screen on Earth, the Exosphere consists of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks, spaced eight inches apart.

Flagler Healthcare Investments Repositions As SPHERE

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Friday, February 9, 2024

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MIAMI, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public health faces immense opportunities and challenges to advance the health and wellbeing of global populations, and strategic measures are necessary to shape its future. In response to this, Flagler Healthcare Investments announced today that it will reposition as SPHERE (Strategic Public Health Equities and Real Estate), broadening its mission beyond traditional healthcare infrastructure to address the greater built environment that contributes to the betterment of public health.

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In response to this, Flagler Healthcare Investments announced today that it will reposition as SPHERE (Strategic Public Health Equities and Real Estate), broadening its mission beyond traditional healthcare infrastructure to address the greater built environment that contributes to the betterment of public health.
Under the leadership of Founding Partner, President, and CEO Didier Choukroun, SPHERE is rooted in the legacy of Flagler Healthcare Investments, which he established in 2010.
Flagler grew into a prominent healthcare real estate leader, with medical office buildings, outpatient surgery centers, and specialized and long-term acute care hospitals in 15 U.S. states.
These diverse investments underscore the company's commitment to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry and its ancillary services.

SPHERE Achieves Completion of SOC 2 Audit to Better Drive Identity Hygiene Success for Clients

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE, an award-winning provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, today announced it has successfully completed the SOC® 2 Type 1 assessment, showcasing the team's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and confidentiality in handling customer data.

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"This accomplishment not only enhances our credibility in the market but also reinforces the trust our clients place in us.
With SPHEREboard , SPHERE's clients can discover, remediate, and prevent their organization's account, group, and data issues to automate identity hygiene from day one.
"Congratulations to SPHERE for completing their SOC 2 audit, a widely recognized signal of trust and security," said Steve Simmons, COO of A-LIGN.
To learn more about how identity hygiene can help your organization maintain the highest levels of security posture, visit the link here .

SPHERE Appoints Former Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE, an award-winning provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, announced the appointment of former Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison to SPHERE's Board of Directors.

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NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE , an award-winning provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, announced the appointment of former Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison to SPHERE's Board of Directors.
During her 12+ years as CISO of Johnson & Johnson, Allison was tasked with protecting the pharmaceutical giant's information technology systems and business data worldwide.
This included ensuring that the information security posture supported business growth, protecting public trust in the Johnson & Johnson brand, and meeting strict legal and regulatory requirements.
"We're honored to have Marene Allison join our Board of Directors.

SPHERE recognized as Winner in 2023 Global Infosec Awards at RSA 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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NEWARK, N.J., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE, a woman-owned cybersecurity business focused on providing best-of-breed software and services for access governance across data, platforms and applications, today announced that Cyber Defense Magazine, the industry's leading electronic information security magazine, has recognized SPHERE as a winner for the Editor's Choice Identity Access Management (IAM) category in the 11th Annual Global Infosec Awards at RSA 2023. These prestigious global awards recognize innovators from any company stage with compelling value propositions for their products in competitive infosecurity industries.

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NEWARK, N.J., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE , a woman-owned cybersecurity business focused on providing best-of-breed software and services for access governance across data, platforms and applications, today announced that Cyber Defense Magazine, the industry's leading electronic information security magazine, has recognized SPHERE as a winner for the Editor's Choice Identity Access Management (IAM) category in the 11th Annual Global Infosec Awards at RSA 2023.
These prestigious global awards recognize innovators from any company stage with compelling value propositions for their products in competitive infosecurity industries.
SPHEREboard, SPHERE's flagship product, is an end-to-end workflow built to understand the state of an organization's environment, automate collection, identify immediate risks and seamlessly remediate.
To learn more about SPHERE and the offerings it provides, visit SPHERE at booth #2449 in the South Expo Hall at this year's 2023 RSA Conference, located at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA from April 24-27.

SPHERE and BigID Join Forces to Remediate Identity Hygiene Risks

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE, provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, and BigID, the leading platform for data security, compliance, privacy, and governance, today announced a strategic alliance that offers joint customers the ability to identify and remediate identity hygiene risks based on data sensitivity. The joint solution will reduce the attack surface and automatically remove open and excessive access to sensitive data.

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NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE , provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, and BigID , the leading platform for data security, compliance, privacy, and governance, today announced a strategic alliance that offers joint customers the ability to identify and remediate identity hygiene risks based on data sensitivity.
BigID finds, classifies, and tags all unstructured and structured data by sensitivity, type, owner, residency, regulation, and more, while SPHERE resolves mismanaged permissions to that sensitive data.
"Together, we can help businesses better understand their identity hygiene risks and take proactive measures to mitigate them."
"Our partnership with BigID will enhance our capabilities and allow us to offer our customers a more robust solution for managing identity hygiene risks based on the data itself."

BigID and SPHERE Join Forces to Remediate Identity Hygiene Risks

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BigID, the leading platform for data security, compliance, privacy, and governance, and SPHERE, provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, today announced a strategic alliance that offers joint customers the ability to identify and remediate identity hygiene risks based on data sensitivity. The joint solution is designed to reduce the attack surface and automatically remove open and excessive access to sensitive data.

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NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BigID , the leading platform for data security, compliance, privacy, and governance, and SPHERE, provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, today announced a strategic alliance that offers joint customers the ability to identify and remediate identity hygiene risks based on data sensitivity.
BigID finds, classifies, and tags unstructured and structured data by sensitivity, type, owner, residency, regulation, and more, while SPHERE resolves mismanaged permissions to that sensitive data.
"Together, we can help businesses better understand their identity hygiene risks and take proactive measures to mitigate them."
"Our partnership with BigID will enhance our capabilities and allow us to offer our customers a more robust solution for managing identity hygiene risks based on the data itself."

SPHERE Welcomes Scott Gibson as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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NEWARK, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE , an award-winning provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Gibson as the company's new Chief Operating Officer.

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NEWARK, N.J., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SPHERE , an award-winning provider of innovative solutions for identity hygiene and access governance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Gibson as the company's new Chief Operating Officer.
With over 12 years of experience in the US Navy and a proven track record of leadership in operations and product roles, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the SPHERE team.
In his role as COO, Scott will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations, driving growth, and ensuring customer success.
"I am thrilled to be joining the team at SPHERE and look forward to working with the talented individuals here to serve our customers and help drive the company's growth and success," said Scott Gibson.

Edison Partners Continues to Invest in Its Future With Three Promotions and the Appointment of John Shearburn as Senior Advisor

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Monday, February 6, 2023

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Further, John Shearburn, former Warburg Pincus managing director, has been appointed senior advisor to the firm.

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Further, John Shearburn, former Warburg Pincus managing director, has been appointed senior advisor to the firm.
“We’re proud of the talents, drive, and value alignment that Steve, Grace, and Dylan have brought to our firm.
In addition to these promotions, industry veteran John Shearburn has been appointed senior advisor.
"I am very pleased to join the Edison Partners team," said John Shearburn.

Sony Exhibits at CES® 2023

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will exhibit at CES® 2023, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and online from Thursday, Jan. 5 (PST).

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will exhibit at CES® 2023, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and online from Thursday, Jan. 5 (PST).
As an environmental initiative, some of the booth panels are made of "Original Blended Material," a paper material developed by Sony.
Sony supports a wide range of production activities to get closer to various communities, from top creators to future creators.
A new prototype vehicle will be exhibited from Sony Honda Mobility, whose purpose is to "Move people, through the pursuit of innovation with diverse inspirations"
For more details, please refer to the dedicated Sony Honda Mobility website.