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Edgio’s Group Vice President of EMEA, Emma Whitmore, to Join the Digital TV Group (DTG) Council

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Edgio, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGIO), the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, today announced that Emma Whitmore, Group Vice President (GVP) of EMEA, is joining the DTG Council, an important industry steering group, to provide Edgio’s unique perspective and insight on the future of TV distribution.

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  • Edgio, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGIO), the platform of choice for speed, security, and simplicity at the edge, today announced that Emma Whitmore, Group Vice President (GVP) of EMEA, is joining the DTG Council, an important industry steering group, to provide Edgio’s unique perspective and insight on the future of TV distribution.
  • For over 25 years, DTG, the UK's unique, self-funding centre for innovation in digital media technology, has been central to driving digital TV innovation in the UK.
  • The 25-strong member council brings together the best thinkers from across broadcasters, technology providers and manufacturers, including BT, BBC, ITV and Sony, to inform the work, policy and direction of the organisation.
  • I am delighted to have been asked to join the council and sit alongside some of the UK’s major industry players to help influence the future of TV distribution,” says Emma Whitmore.

Scotland Set to Welcome Investors from Across the Globe for EIE24 Event

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

EIE24 will bring together over 130 investors from around the world for two days of networking, discovery, and deal-making with some of Scotland’s most innovative companies.

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  • EIE24 will bring together over 130 investors from around the world for two days of networking, discovery, and deal-making with some of Scotland’s most innovative companies.
  • Established in 2008, EIE connects global investors with Scotland’s thriving tech ecosystem and the country’s most promising globally relevant tech companies of tomorrow.
  • Investors can expect two days of networking opportunities and the ability to meet innovative companies, who are providing globally significant solutions.
  • “Scotland has an incredible tech ecosystem, with innovative high potential companies looking for investment that are ready to deliver global impact.

Pioneering Education Investors Commit $167M to Help Schools Navigate Digital Transformation

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Achieve Partners today announced the launch of a new $167 million fund focused on helping K-12 schools and universities evolve their approach to technology and improve learning outcomes for students. Widely recognized as one of the country's most forward-thinking education and workforce investment firms, Achieve is investing in software and tech-enabled services companies across the education spectrum – from K-12 through higher education and workforce development – at a time when technology is playing an increasingly prominent role in learning, credentialing, and skill development. Core to its impact strategy, Achieve expects to demonstrate and quantify the impact of its portfolio companies through third-party academic research.

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  • Core to its impact strategy, Achieve expects to demonstrate and quantify the impact of its portfolio companies through third-party academic research.
  • "Achieve's investment thesis recognizes that in an increasingly digital world, it's critical for education providers to invest in digital transformation — and, more specifically, in the tools that help them both operate better and deliver better outcomes for students."
  • Over the past decade, edtech companies that sell to schools have grown quickly and the pandemic has only increased the reliance on digital solutions.
  • "The most effective education technology solutions are often those that don't get as much fanfare.

Click Launches As The First Digital Trust Network To Combat Fake News

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Click, the world's first digital trust network, announced today the launch of its platform and iOS app, via a waitlist. Click enables creators and consumers everywhere to easily create authentic content, and publish truthful photos and videos via an immutable digital proof of authenticity. Authentic content can be shared with the world via a public blockchain that includes verifiable metadata.

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  • Click enables creators and consumers everywhere to easily create authentic content, and publish truthful photos and videos via an immutable digital proof of authenticity.
  • Click is made possible by ContentSign, Click's proprietary technology which proves the integrity of data from its moment of capture via blockchain.
  • Click works in 3 simple steps:
    (1) Click - to capture photos and videos with the Click camera via the Click mobile app.
  • "Now, more than ever before, the world needs a digital trust network to combat fake news and safeguard democracy," said Micha Benoliel, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Nodle, parent company of Click.

LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Blasts Off with Award-Winning Telescope

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the continued expansion of its Magic Adventures™ line with the Magic Adventures™ Telescope, letting kids discover things that are out of this world. Receiving accolades as one of the hottest toys of the year and recipient of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Accreditation Stamp of Approval by the Toy Association, the telescope joins the popular line that includes an interactive microscope and globe.

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  • "Our Magic Adventures line is about encouraging children's natural curiosity about the world around them," said Dr. Clement Chau, Vice President of Learning, LeapFrog.
  • "Science and exploration are of great interest to little ones and our Magic Adventures Telescope helps them turn their curiosity into aspirations."
  • With up to 110x zoom and more than 100 interactive videos and images courtesy of NASA, young astronomers can explore STEAM skills and make fascinating discoveries with the Magic Adventures Telescope.
  • Highlights of the Magic Adventures line, available now at retailers nationwide, include:
    Magic Adventures™ Telescope: Explore out-of-this-world discoveries with this real telescope with a 2.4" video screen for easy viewing.

ContactMonkey Secures $55 Million in Series A Funding to Transform Employee Engagement

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The funding comes as employee engagement is more critical to enterprises than ever: the BBC reported that 59% of global workers report being not engaged at work, which can lead to "quiet quitting."

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  • The funding comes as employee engagement is more critical to enterprises than ever: the BBC reported that 59% of global workers report being not engaged at work, which can lead to "quiet quitting."
  • Through powerful engagement analytics, ContactMonkey allows users to build segmented employee lists, collect real-time feedback, and leverage granular email metrics.
  • "ContactMonkey provides a valuable solution as employee engagement becomes a mission critical issue for the C-Suite," said Braden Snyder, Partner at Updata.
  • The funding is the latest in a series of announcements in recent months: Deloitte named ContactMonkey to its Fast 50 and Fast 500 list and The Globe and Mail ranked ContactMonkey as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies.

TriNetX Showcases Pioneering Role in Advancing Healthcare through Innovative Medical Technologies

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The series, presented by MedTech Europe with a film produced for TriNetX by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, underscores the pivotal role of medical technologies in shaping the future of healthcare.

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  • The series, presented by MedTech Europe with a film produced for TriNetX by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, underscores the pivotal role of medical technologies in shaping the future of healthcare.
  • TriNetX's film highlights the pivotal role of its digital platform in designing inclusive clinical trials, conducting site feasibility, and connecting patients with relevant trials.
  • "We are dedicated to addressing these imbalances that limit trial opportunities for many," said Arnaub Chatterjee, Chief Product and Solutions Officer at TriNetX.
  • "Our commitment is to equip pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations with the real-world data necessary to ensure diverse populations in trials."

National Press Club Statement: 250 Days Wrongful Detention For Evan Gershkovich

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

"The National Press Club marked the 250th day of unjust detention for Evan Gershkovich by using our television studio to organize 10 interviews with Evan's sister Danielle, and Paul Beckett of the Wall Street Journal. These interviews on CNN, BBC, NewsNation, and Fox affiliates reached a large combined audience across the county and around the globe. Many viewers saw Danielle for the first time. Some were just learning -- through these interviews -- about Evan and his story.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement by Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the milestone of 250 days of detention for Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter being unjustly detained in Russia.
  • "The National Press Club marked the 250th day of unjust detention for Evan Gershkovich by using our television studio to organize 10 interviews with Evan's sister Danielle, and Paul Beckett of the Wall Street Journal.
  • It is a deep honor for the National Press Club dig in and use our skills and resources to help Evan and support his family at this difficult time.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through a free and independent press.

Ascensia Diabetes Care takes part in MedTech Europe's 'Connecting the Dots' Film Series, with a film on Eversense® CGM

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Parsippany, N.J.  , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, announces its participation in a new film series featuring the story of patient advocate and Eversense® user Troy Ita. Presented by MedTech Europe and including a film produced for the organization by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the branded content studio of BBC Studios, the 'Connecting the Dots' series brings into focus the evolution of medical technologies, celebrating both cutting-edge innovations and enduring healthcare solutions that empower people. The series is available on www.medtechconnectingthedots.com.

Key Points: 
  • Parsippany, N.J. , Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, announces its participation in a new film series featuring the story of patient advocate and Eversense® user Troy Ita.
  • In particular, the film highlights the transformation that Eversense, the only long-term CGM system, can deliver to people with diabetes, through the lens of Troy and his endocrinologist Dr. Rakesh Patel.
  • In the film, Troy said, "I'm constantly on the road driving for my job, so managing my diabetes has become a juggling act.
  • Ascensia Diabetes Care, the maker of the CONTOUR® Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) System portfolio and exclusive distributor of Eversense® Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems, is a PHC Holdings Corporation (TSE: 6523) company.

Chiesi explores the impact of climate change on people living with respiratory conditions in the series "The Climate and Us"

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

By doing so, Chiesi is committed to making a positive impact that will resonate with all stakeholders involved, prioritizing the interest of people living with respiratory conditions.

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  • By doing so, Chiesi is committed to making a positive impact that will resonate with all stakeholders involved, prioritizing the interest of people living with respiratory conditions.
  • Giuseppe Accogli, CEO of Chiesi Group, commented "As a Sustainable Company, we need to be transparent about the impact we have.
  • By focusing on the interconnection between patients and Planet health, Chiesi continues to drive positive change in the healthcare industry.
  • The "Climate and Us" series is available on the hub-site www.theclimateandus.com and the "How redesigning inhalers could reduce their environmental impact" episode, sponsored by Chiesi, is available by clicking here .