High School of Enterprise, Business, & Technology

White Spark Pictures Launches Surround Sync - A New Tech Business Set to Enable the First True Virtual Reality Cinema

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

PERTH, Australia, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- White Spark Pictures, the Australian-based VR and TV production company, is excited to announce the launch of a new standalone technology business, Surround Sync.

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  • PERTH, Australia, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- White Spark Pictures, the Australian-based VR and TV production company, is excited to announce the launch of a new standalone technology business, Surround Sync.
  • Surround Sync tech represents a major innovation in the entertainment industry, supporting and helping to grow the development of virtual reality to finally bring true virtual reality cinema experiences to mass audiences.
  • The Surround Sync system is a first-of-its-kind technology that uniquely delivers shared immersive experiences at scale by simultaneously and seamlessly synchronising cinema theatre screens and surround sound with hundreds of VR headsets.
  • "Now, with proven technical and commercial success, the time is right to officially launch the new Surround Sync business.

Stamford American International School | Students soar on Advanced Placement tests

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School students achieved a top score of '5' on more than 70 Advanced Placement tests recently, including subjects such as computer science, psychology, microeconomics, world history and biology.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School students achieved a top score of '5' on more than 70 Advanced Placement tests recently, including subjects such as computer science, psychology, microeconomics, world history and biology.
  • Stamford students also achieved an overall passing score of 76 percent – 16 percent above the world average.
  • Advanced placement scores range from 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance.
  • Stamford American International School offers 21 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Rackspace Technology is Named Inspiring Workplaces Winner in EMEA, North America, and Australasia – All Three of the Program’s Award Regions

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

“This vision of Inspiring Workplaces mirrors the way Rackspace Technology approaches its workplace and dynamic culture,” said PJ Lovejoy, senior manager of Racker Experience.

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  • “This vision of Inspiring Workplaces mirrors the way Rackspace Technology approaches its workplace and dynamic culture,” said PJ Lovejoy, senior manager of Racker Experience.
  • The company also received special recognition in all six Inspiring Workplace judging categories — the only organization in the awards program's history to do so.
  • “The caliber of submissions this year has raised the bar considerably,” said Matt Manners, founder of Founder, The Inspiring Workplaces Group.
  • See the full list of Inspiring Workplace winners here: EMEA | North America | Australasia

Blockchain App Factory and AME Chain Enter an Ecosystem Development Partnership to Build Web3 Applications

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain App Factory, a renowned blockchain ecosystem development provider, has partnered with AME Chain, a new-age Layer-1 blockchain network utilizing advanced computing technology. This partnership enables AME Chain to power its Layer-1 solutions using Blockchain App Factory's access to advanced technological stacks and multi-dimensional development capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain App Factory , a renowned blockchain ecosystem development provider, has partnered with AME Chain , a new-age Layer-1 blockchain network utilizing advanced computing technology.
  • With Blockchain App Factory as the ecosystem development partner, AME Chain is set to become an eminent blockchain using advanced computing infrastructure to address the pressing challenges in the blockchain industry.
  • As a globally renowned blockchain ecosystem development company, Blockchain App Factory excels in launching highly blockchain-based applications .
  • Javed Mohamed, Founder and CEO of AME Chain commented, "We are elated to enter a mutually-benefiting ecosystem development partnership with Blockchain App Factory.

Bectran Awarded Silver in Business Technology Category by Merit Awards

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Bectran, Inc., the industry leader in innovative, cutting-edge technology for credit, collections and accounts receivable departments in various industries, has been designated this year’s Silver Award winner in the Business Technology category by Merit Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes top-performing organizations around the world.

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  • Bectran, Inc., the industry leader in innovative, cutting-edge technology for credit, collections and accounts receivable departments in various industries, has been designated this year’s Silver Award winner in the Business Technology category by Merit Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes top-performing organizations around the world.
  • “This year’s recipients represent leaders and businesses that have demonstrated innovation, excellence and overall business success,” said Marie Zander, executive director of Merit Awards.
  • There are seven awards programs under the umbrella of Merit Awards, with each program offering a bronze, silver and gold level win in its respective categories.
  • Bectran’s 2023 silver win is within the Business Awards program which contains categories such as Business Excellence, Executive Leadership and Emerging Business, in addition to the Business Technology class in which Bectran placed.

Learning A-Z Earns 2023 SIIA CODiE Award and EdTech Breakthrough Award

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group company, announced today it has earned a 2023 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Award and EdTech Breakthrough Award .

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  • Learning A-Z , a Cambium Learning Group company, announced today it has earned a 2023 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Award and EdTech Breakthrough Award .
  • “These awards and accolades are a testament to Learning A-Z's commitment to delivering innovative and effective solutions that address the evolving needs of educators and students,” said Lisa O’Masta, president of Learning A-Z.
  • “Our team has an unwavering dedication to providing educators with essential educational solutions to facilitate learning and inspire student success.
  • Congratulations to all of this year’s CODiE Award winners!”
    Additionally, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards named Learning A-Z as a winner of the Enhanced Curriculum Innovation Award.

Cambium Learning Group Wins in Five Categories at the 2023 SIIA CODiE Awards

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Cambium Learning Group today announced that products from ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z were named as 2023 SIIA CODiE Awards winners.

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  • Cambium Learning Group today announced that products from ExploreLearning and Learning A-Z were named as 2023 SIIA CODiE Awards winners.
  • Cambium chairman and CEO Ashley Andersen Zantop was also named the Most Influential Thought Leader in Edtech.
  • The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize the companies producing the most innovative business and education technology products across the country and around the world.
  • SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.

Cvent Recognized by SIIA as Best Event Technology Solution

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that it was named the Best Event Technology Solution of 2023 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards.

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  • Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that it was named the Best Event Technology Solution of 2023 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards.
  • The prestigious CODiE Awards recognize companies delivering the most innovative Business Technology products around the world.
  • “We are truly honored to receive this recognition from SIIA,” said Cvent CMO Patrick Smith.
  • “Being named the Best Event Technology Solution is a testament to our thousands of employees around the world who are deeply committed to driving innovation and helping our customers maximize the impact of their events.

BlueConic Recognized by SIIA as Best Customer Data Platform for Second Consecutive Year

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Monday, June 26, 2023

BOSTON, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlueConic has once again been named the best customer data platform as part of the 2023 SIIA CODiE Awards, which recognize the companies producing the most innovative Business and Education Technology products across the country and around the world. The recognition comes on the heels of several other notable awards BlueConic has received over the past year, including the People's Choice Stevie® Award.

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  • The recognition comes on the heels of several other notable awards BlueConic has received over the past year, including the People's Choice Stevie® Award .
  • "We are extremely proud that the SIIA CODiE Awards have named BlueConic the top CDP in the industry for the second year in a row," said Cory Munchbach, CEO, BlueConic.
  • "As a company, our mission is to deliver both a world-class product, and a customer experience characterized by expertise, partnership, and empathy.
  • SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.

Teaching Strategies Named Finalist for Two SIIA CODiE Awards

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teaching Strategies, the country's leading developer of early childhood curriculum, assessment, professional learning, and family engagement solutions, has been named a finalist in the "Best PreK/Early Childhood Solution" and "Best EdTech Company to Watch" categories by the CODiE Awards. The CODiE Awards, presented by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), represent the best products, services, and people in the education and business technology industries.

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  • The CODiE Awards, presented by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), represent the best products, services, and people in the education and business technology industries.
  • Teaching Strategies is solving for this disconnect–and doing so in a way that meets the moment," said Teaching Strategies CEO John Olsen.
  • The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry's only peer-reviewed awards program.
  • Teaching Strategies was selected as a finalist across dozens of Business Technology and Education Technology categories, among hundreds of nominations.