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Mural Announces Integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI-Powered Collaboration Features for Enterprise Teams

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mural, the leading visual work platform for the Enterprise, today announced its integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot, which provides Copilot users with an AI-powered experience that can be used in conjunction with Mural. Mural is one of the first integrations with Microsoft 365 Copilot which became generally available (GA) today and is the only visual collaboration solution in the initial set of third-party integrations being offered. Alongside this integration, Mural is launching Mural AI, which includes the AI-powered features: actions, mind maps, and clustering. Mural is firmly committed to creating tools and developing partnerships that help teams harness the power of AI to solve the most pressing challenges faced by teams in the enterprise today. Through in-platform AI solutions and responsible, secure integrations with existing tools, Mural is giving teams across the enterprise the technology they need to work together better, faster, and smarter, for increased productivity and job satisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • Microsoft selected Mural to be among a group of premier partners — as well as the only visual work platform — supporting Microsoft 365 Copilot at launch.
  • With its Microsoft 365 Copilot integration, Mural is taking the next step to providing a seamless visual collaboration experience and saving organizations time as part of the central Copilot experience.
  • "Through our expanded integrations our customers will be leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot and Mural plugin, to improve efficiency, productivity, and collaboration within their teams."
  • Mural plans to continue to develop the Mural AI offering and further extend its integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve how teams work together today and in the future.

Valens Semiconductor Launches First-to-Market High-Performance Single-Chip for Extension of USB3.2 Targeting Videoconferencing, Industrial and Medical Applications

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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HOD HASHARON, Israel, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced the launch of the VS6320 chipset, a USB3.2 Gen1 extension solution. Valens Semiconductor's VS6320 provides a high-performance and efficient long-distance single-chip extension solution that addresses a critical need in the global videoconferencing, information technology (IT), industrial and medical markets. As planned, Valens will start shipping engineering samples to select customers in the fourth quarter of 2023, advancing the company's long-term vision to transform digital experiences worldwide with its extensive product portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Valens Semiconductor's VS6320 provides a high-performance and efficient long-distance single-chip extension solution that addresses a critical need in the global videoconferencing, information technology (IT), industrial and medical markets.
  • USB3.2 has emerged as the go-to interface for devices used in videoconferencing and IT and is increasingly being used in industrial and medical applications.
  • I believe Valens Semiconductor is well positioned to capture a substantial share over the coming years also in this new untapped market of high-performance USB extension."
  • Valens Semiconductor's VS6320 provides extension of high-performance USB3.2 Gen1 peripherals at up to 100 meters/328 feet over category cable.

Comcast Expands Broadband Network to Twin City, Georgia

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Comcast announced today that more than 700 underserved homes and businesses in Twin City, Georgia, now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network, connecting customers to fast, reliable Internet with low latency.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast announced today that more than 700 underserved homes and businesses in Twin City, Georgia, now have access to the Xfinity 10G Network, connecting customers to fast, reliable Internet with low latency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023811270/en/
    Comcast Expands Broadband Network to Twin City, Georgia (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Comcast is working diligently to bring the power of our advanced broadband network to residents and businesses in rural Georgia,” said Jason Gumbs, Comcast Regional SVP.
  • Local businesses in Twin City now have access to a full suite of Comcast Business Internet, voice and video services.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and businesses and counting.

Telemental Health Market to Skyrocket to $370.95 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Remote Mental Health Services Demand

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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The global telemental health market, valued at USD 94.93 billion in 2022, is projected to surge to USD 370.95 billion by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The global telemental health market, valued at USD 94.93 billion in 2022, is projected to surge to USD 370.95 billion by 2030.
  • Telemental Health Overview: Telemental health delivers mental health services and support remotely, overcoming geographical barriers and increasing accessibility for individuals seeking mental health support.
  • Growing Demand for Remote Mental Health Services: The rising demand for accessible and convenient mental health care, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, is a primary driver of market growth.
  • North America: The largest market for telemental health, primarily driven by the United States, due to widespread adoption of telehealth technologies, favorable reimbursement policies, and high demand for mental health services.

Lucid Software Further Enhances Intelligence with New AI Features

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software , the leader in visual collaboration software, today announced significant enhancements to its AI features for the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Software , the leader in visual collaboration software, today announced significant enhancements to its AI features for the Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite.
  • "Since establishing the visual collaboration market over a decade ago, we've consistently defined new ways of collaborating for all knowledge workers," said Dan Lawyer, Chief Product Officer of Lucid Software.
  • With a focus on providing best-in-class user enablement, Lucid is also rolling out AI-focused training content to Lucid Training Labs .
  • For more information on Lucid's AI features and capabilities, please visit

Comcast Expands Broadband Network to Pelahatchie, Mississippi

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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This expansion also provides families access to Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest broadband adoption initiative for low-income families.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion also provides families access to Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, the nation’s largest broadband adoption initiative for low-income families.
  • Comcast’s network and Internet experience are powering homes and businesses today and into the future:
    Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect nearly 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually.
  • Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network.
  • Comcast plans to continue this expansion and bring its network to more underserved communities through private funding and state and local partnerships.

Cal.com Launches Cal.ai, a Revolutionary AI-Powered Scheduling Assistant

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Cal.ai will reduce the scheduling burden by transforming how individuals and organizations book meetings and events.

Key Points: 
  • Cal.ai will reduce the scheduling burden by transforming how individuals and organizations book meetings and events.
  • Cal.com's open scheduling infrastructure is known and loved for its ease of use and accessibility.
  • The product has been described as a game-changer, a sentiment which is reconfirmed by the addition of Cal.ai.
  • Experience the future of scheduling with Cal.com and its groundbreaking AI extension.

Connected Nation trains more than 2200 people across 21 states in Digital Literacy skills, invites others to take part at no cost

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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This mission took form as AT&T Digital Literacy Learning Workshops and job fairs.

Key Points: 
  • This mission took form as AT&T Digital Literacy Learning Workshops and job fairs.
  • It’s a mistake to assume everyone knows how to use the internet to access resources that can help improve their lives.
  • Since September 2022, CN has organized 330 workshops and/or classes and 59 job fairs—training 2,236 people in 21 different states.
  • The Digital Literacy and Learning Workshops are part of CN's mission to expand internet access and advance digital literacy across America.

Mural's Chief Evangelist Shares Expert Tips for Successful Visual Collaboration [DesignRush Spotlight]

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to Wrike, 85% of employees with access to collaboration tools report higher workplace satisfaction compared to those without. A corresponding study by the University of Warwick reveals that happy employees exhibit a 12% boost in productivity.

Key Points: 
  • DesignRush interviewed Mural's chief evangelist to uncover the secrets of successful visual collaboration.
  • MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to Wrike, 85% of employees with access to collaboration tools report higher workplace satisfaction compared to those without.
  • A corresponding study by the University of Warwick reveals that happy employees exhibit a 12% boost in productivity.
  • In the latest interview, DesignRush sat down with Jim Kalbach, chief evangelist at Mural, to gain unique strategies for breaking down barriers in virtual collaboration and understand how Mural empowers visual work.

Carahsoft Partners with Lucid Software to Bring FedRAMP® Authorized Visual Collaboration Software to the Public Sector

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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It holds FedRAMP® Authorization at the Moderate security impact level, offering a secure, cloud-based environment for visual collaboration with Lucidchart and Lucidspark .

Key Points: 
  • It holds FedRAMP® Authorization at the Moderate security impact level, offering a secure, cloud-based environment for visual collaboration with Lucidchart and Lucidspark .
  • Public Sector teams can leverage Lucid GovSuite as they ideate, plan and execute mission-critical projects in a FedRAMP-compliant environment.
  • Carahsoft offers FedRAMP cloud service offerings (CSOs) for three stages of compliance: FedRAMP Authorized, FedRAMP In Process and FedRAMP Ready.
  • Carahsoft has partnered with numerous top apps and consultants, including members of Salesforce’s ISV Partner Program, to provide quality apps that power Public Sector organizations.