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Blacklake Group Announces the Acquisition and Expansion of Sentinel, a Global Risk and Intelligence Advisory Firm

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.

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  • Blacklake Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and expansion of Sentinel, a global risk and intelligence advisory firm focused on solving complex security problems on behalf of multinational corporations, critical institutions, and high-profile clients.
  • Sentinel's unparalleled expertise and risk-based methodology is augmented by cutting edge proprietary intelligence technologies that allow individuals and organizations to better manage their risk profile.
  • Founded in 2017, Sentinel established itself in the boutique advisory space and has expanded its executive leadership team post-acquisition.
  • Hamilton’s private sector contributions are focused on risk management, analysis of global threats, intelligence, and physical and cyber security.

Evolv Technology Corrects Misinformation about the Company

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.

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  • Evolv Technology was founded in 2013 as a next-generation physical security company committed to making the world a safer place.
  • Over the past year, Evolv believes it has been the target of a short seller campaign, coordinating with certain media outlets, who are incentivized to discredit the company, misrepresent facts, and promote misinformation.
  • Evolv is committed to our mission of making the world safer and stands behind our technology as vetted by hundreds of security professionals in real world environments.
  • Evolv is upfront about the tradeoffs and customers regularly call out this as a key source of trust in Evolv and across the Evolv customer community.

Evolv Technology Provides Regulatory Update

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today provided an update on a request received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today provided an update on a request received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • Evolv stands behind its technology and is proud to partner with hundreds of security professionals to add a layer of advanced technology to their safety plan.
  • The Company’s technology is deployed at over 650 customers across many markets including education, healthcare, professional sports, industrial workplaces, houses of worship and tourist attractions.
  • Prior to purchasing Evolv products, key customer decision makers – many whom often have years of security and technology expertise – typically conduct their own extensive testing in their actual operating environment.

Niyam Announces Courtney Robertson as Senior Director, Strategic Accounts

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LEESBURG, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Niyam IT , a leading solutions provider and a fast-growing IT services company delivering innovative solutions to the federal government, specifically for the National Security segment, today announced Courtney Robertson has been named the company's Senior Director, Strategic Accounts.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Niyam IT , a leading solutions provider and a fast-growing IT services company delivering innovative solutions to the federal government, specifically for the National Security segment, today announced Courtney Robertson has been named the company's Senior Director, Strategic Accounts.
  • "Courtney's experience with FEMA inflicting strategic change and spearheading successful modernization efforts will be invaluable," said Raj Parameswaran, President and COO, Niyam.
  • "I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work with Courtney again," said Suman Biswas, Founder and CEO, Niyam.
  • "I believe his addition to Niyam will put us on an upward growth trajectory for years to come and be a valued partner of FEMA ."

Former Federal Prosecutors Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter Join McGuireWoods in Dallas

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, both former federal prosecutors with particular experience in healthcare matters, have joined McGuireWoods as partners in Dallas. Along with counsel Chris Quinlan, they anchor McGuireWoods' government investigations and white collar litigation practice in Texas and bolster the firm's already significant healthcare industry capabilities.

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  • DALLAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, both former federal prosecutors with particular experience in healthcare matters, have joined McGuireWoods as partners in Dallas.
  • After serving as federal prosecutors, Elliott and Sauter founded Elliott Sauter PLLC in 2017, and brought Quinlan to their practice.
  • Elliott, Sauter and Quinlan represent individuals and corporations in criminal proceedings, internal investigations and civil litigation, with a focus on healthcare regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Added Jason Cook, managing partner of McGuireWoods' Dallas office: "We are delighted to welcome Michael, Mindy and Chris.

Merage Jewish Community Center Adopts ZeroEyes AI Firearm Detection and Intelligent Situational Awareness Solution

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its AI firearm detection and intelligent situational awareness platform will be deployed at the Merage Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Orange County to protect its members and community from firearm threats.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes , the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that its AI firearm detection and intelligent situational awareness platform will be deployed at the Merage Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Orange County to protect its members and community from firearm threats.
  • "We evaluated various AI firearm detection platforms and selected ZeroEyes based on its exceptional capabilities and customer service," said Scott Braswell, CEO of Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County.
  • Inside its 220,000-square-foot facility, the Merage Jewish Community Center is a lively hub for more than 8,000 community members.
  • ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers over existing digital security cameras.

U.S. Hearing on Destructive Critical Infrastructure Attacks Highlights Urgent Need for More Proactive Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Security Management and Protection

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

And the risk that poses to every American requires our attention – now.”

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  • And the risk that poses to every American requires our attention – now.”
    The House hearing follows on the heels of another U.S. effort to tackle this growing threat.
  • According to Phosphorus’ research team, the most serious threat to critical systems doesn’t come from an exotic exploit, but rather from basic security oversights.
  • Phosphorus’ Gartner-recognized Unified xIoT Security Management Platform offers the industry’s only proactive approach to security management and breach prevention for the exploding OT/ICS, IIoT, IoT, and IoMT attack surface.
  • For more information, visit www.phosphorus.io or meet the company at upcoming conferences, including S4x24, RSA Conference, Black Hat and DEF CON.

ACAMS Kansas City Chapter to Drive Public-Private Sector Collaboration in Fight Against Financial Crime

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ACAMS, a leading global membership organization dedicated to ending illicit finance, is enhancing its support for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals with the launch of a new chapter in Kansas City, marking its 65th ACAMS worldwide chapter and 39th North America chapter network.

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  • Launched this month, the ACAMS Kansas City Chapter will provide an essential platform for capacity building, ongoing education, and networking among Kansas City AFC practitioners in both the public and private sectors.
  • "The ACAMS Kansas City Chapter has already built strong partnerships with numerous law enforcement agencies, who have become key allies in our efforts.
  • I feel honored to help establish this Chapter in a city that truly deserves it," said Co-Chair of the ACAMS Kansas City Chapter, John Calderon.
  • Through this collaboration, we'll be sharing critical insights and strategies to combat financial crimes more effectively, making Kansas City a safer community for everyone," he added.

AITX’s Subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices Announces New Position of Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Detroit, Michigan, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., (the “Company”) (OTCPK:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is pleased to announce the promotion of Troy McCanna from Vice President of Business Development to Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations. In this newly created and expanded role, McCanna will oversee all business development activities while continuing to serve as the RAD’s Chief Security Officer (CSO).

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  • Detroit, Michigan, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., (the “Company”) ( OTCPK:AITX ), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is pleased to announce the promotion of Troy McCanna from Vice President of Business Development to Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations.
  • McCanna’s two years with RAD have been marked with notable successes and he has participated in the capture of over 50% of RAD’s sales.
  • His contributions have been crucial in various national and local security events, including post-9/11 duties and active shooter incidents throughout the Midwest.
  • AITX, through its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices , Inc. (RAD), is redefining the $25 billion (US) security and guarding services industry through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Appoints Mary E. Galligan to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) announced today the appointment of Mary E. Galligan to its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024.

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  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) announced today the appointment of Mary E. Galligan to its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2024.
  • Ms. Galligan joins the MVW Board following a 35-year career in technology and cybersecurity, government relations and risk management.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211409126/en/
    Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation has appointed Mary E. Galligan to its Board of Directors.
  • "Ms. Galligan brings critical knowledge to our Board of Directors, having an impressive career in technology and cybersecurity.