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Virginia Tech Selects Continual Engine’s PREP – PDF and Document Remediation Tool – to Scale Creation of Accessible Materials

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Continual Engine and Virginia Tech are partnering on a large-scale initiative to make document accessibility easier, faster, and more pervasive throughout the university.

Key Points: 
  • Continual Engine and Virginia Tech are partnering on a large-scale initiative to make document accessibility easier, faster, and more pervasive throughout the university.
  • PREP will further guide Virginia Tech faculty and staff in producing content that fosters successful communication and engagement.
  • As an extension of Virginia Techs document remediation training, users have access to PREPs in-built course on document accessibility basics.
  • PREP, Continual Engines proprietary PDF and Document Remediation Platform, leverages powerful artificial intelligence technologies to create accessible PDF content by reducing the need for manual decision-making during document remediation, automating the process of labeling complex documents, and expediting the process of making them accessible.

ReasonLabs Joins Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO)

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReasonLabs, the cybersecurity pioneer equipping families and individuals worldwide with the same level of cyber protection utilized by global enterprise companies, today announced it has joined the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO), an international non-profit association that focuses on addressing the global need for improvement in the objectivity, quality and relevance of anti-malware testing methodologies.

Key Points: 
  • AMTSO is a member-driven organization that develops standards and guidelines for anti-malware testing, providing advice and guidance to the expert testers that make up its member organizations, as well as to others starting out in testing.
  • The organization developed and maintains a Testing Protocol Standard that gives testers and vendors common processes for anti-malware testing.
  • AMTSO is the cybersecurity industry's testing standard community, consisting of over 60 security and testing member companies from around the world.
  • The organization offers a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on objective standards and best practices for anti-malware testing and assessment of other cybersecurity products.

Making digital technologies more accessible to Canadians with disabilities

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Yet even today, many Canadians with disabilities still face barriers to fully participating in the digital economy.

Key Points: 
  • Yet even today, many Canadians with disabilities still face barriers to fully participating in the digital economy.
  • The ATP is seeking applications for projects to develop new assistive and adaptive digital devices and technologies to make it easier for Canadians with disabilities to participate fully in the digital economy.
  • Given the unique needs of Canadians with disabilities, the current level of support for the development of accessible technologies is insufficient.
  • This is why our government is investing in the Accessible Technology Program to help empower Canadians with disabilities.

ReasonLabs Joins the Association of anti-Virus Asia Researchers (AVAR)

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReasonLabs, the cybersecurity pioneer equipping home users with enterprise-grade cyber protection, today announced it has joined the Association of anti-Virus Asia Researchers (AVAR), an independent and non-profit organization with the mission to prevent the spread of malware and the damage caused by it. Founded in 1998, AVAR focuses on the Asia Pacific region and consists of prominent experts from 17 territories, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, the UK, and the USA.

Key Points: 
  • ReasonLabs' mission is to develop products that provide families and individuals the same level of cyber protection as the world's largest companies.
  • "ReasonLabs commends the work AVAR has done and continues to do in mitigating the harm caused by malware," said Kobi Kalif, CEO of ReasonLabs.
  • ReasonLabs RAV Endpoint Protection solution also recently received Gold Certification from Access Technologies (OPSWAT), a leader in critical infrastructure protection.
  • AVAR (Association of Anti-Virus Asia Researchers) was formed in June, 1998 with a mission to prevent the spread of malware and the damage caused by it.

Social Change Organizations Unite to Fund Digital Equity Advocacy in California

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Saturday, September 24, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three social change organizations are partnering on a new and unique approach to philanthropy by funding and advancing digital equity advocacy in California through the Digital Equity Pooled Fund. The inaugural recipients of the Fund's $100,000 grants are The Utility Reform Network (TURN) and the Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT), two organizations leading digital equity efforts in California.

Key Points: 
  • The Digital Equity Pooled Fund aims to position equity at the forefront of how broadband infrastructure dollars are spent in California by ensuring digital equity advocates and communities most affected by the digital divide can make their voices heard in critical regulatory processes.
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three social change organizations are partnering on a new and unique approach to philanthropy by funding and advancing digital equity advocacy in California through the Digital Equity Pooled Fund .
  • The inaugural recipients of the Fund's $100,000 grants are The Utility Reform Network ( TURN ) and the Center for Accessible Technology ( CforAT ), two organizations leading digital equity efforts in California.
  • It will ensure digital equity advocates and communities most affected by the digital divide can make their voices heard in critical regulatory processes at the state and federal levels.

AFB Talent Lab Fosters Digital Inclusion Experts of Tomorrow

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFB Talent Lab has announced that the first group of participants in its Intern and Registered Apprenticeship programs have completed the first term of educational requirements and will begin working on projects with corporate partners this fall.

Key Points: 
  • AFB Talent Lab is a new education experience that looks to close the accessibility skills gap.
  • "We are transforming the future of digital inclusion by leveraging our skills to train the next generation of tech talent in inclusive design practices through a hands-on learning environment," said Matthew Janusauskas, head of AFB Talent Lab.
  • The AFB Talent Lab aims to meet the accessibility needs of the tech industry and millions of people living with disabilities through a unique combination of hands-on training, mentorship, and consulting services, created and developed by our own digital inclusion experts.
  • AFB Talent Lab draws from 20 years of AFB accessibility consulting and digital inclusion expertise.

OPPO Explores New Technology Breakthroughs with Developers and Partners at OPPO Developer Conference 2022

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 31 August 2022 - OPPO kicked off its 2022 OPPO Developer Conference (ODC 2022) today, unveiling its Pantanal cross-platform smart system, OPPO Carlink solution for enhanced smartphone-car integration, and the OPPO Sense health algorithm along with an RMB 2 billion plan to support developers and creators working with OPPO.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 31 August 2022 - OPPO kicked off its 2022 OPPO Developer Conference (ODC 2022) today, unveiling its Pantanal cross-platform smart system, OPPO Carlink solution for enhanced smartphone-car integration, and the OPPO Sense health algorithm along with an RMB 2 billion plan to support developers and creators working with OPPO.
  • During ODC 2022, OPPO introduced Pantanal its first cross-platform system designed to break boundaries between different devices and systems to let them truly connect and collaborate.
  • At ODC 2022, OPPO announced a partnership with SAIC Motor to work together on integrating smart devices and automobiles.
  • At ODC 2022, OPPO announced the debut of its self-developed OPPO Sense algorithm, which features breakthroughs in cardiovascular health, fitness, and sleep tracking.

Allegion Completes Acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker’s Access Technologies Business

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has, through its subsidiaries, completed the previously announced acquisition of Stanley Access Technologies LLC (Access Technologies) and assets related to the automatic entrance solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) for $900 million in cash.

Key Points: 
  • Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, has, through its subsidiaries, completed the previously announced acquisition of Stanley Access Technologies LLC (Access Technologies) and assets related to the automatic entrance solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE: SWK) for $900 million in cash.
  • This acquisition bolsters Allegions seamless access strategy with a category market leader, while growing the Allegion Americas core business through adjacent automatic entrance products and installation and maintenance services, said David D. Petratis, Allegion chairman, president and CEO.
  • In addition, the Allegion team is proud to welcome Access Technologies dedicated employees, who bring immense talent and expertise in safety, security and service.
  • Allegion announced its intent to purchase the Access Technologies business on April 22, 2022.

OPPO Brings the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to VivaTech 2022

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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OPPO has joined up with three international startups to share its vision on the future of innovation with technology insiders at VivaTech 2022, as the call for entries for the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator reaches its closing stages.

Key Points: 
  • OPPO has joined up with three international startups to share its vision on the future of innovation with technology insiders at VivaTech 2022, as the call for entries for the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator reaches its closing stages.
  • As Europes largest startups and technology event, VivaTech 2022 is also an important stop in the recruitment stage for this years OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator.
  • The OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator was initiated by OPPO to further explore its brand value proposition of Inspiration Ahead.
  • The deadline for submitting a proposal to this years OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator is June 30, 2022.

Allegion Announces Pricing of $600 Million of Senior Notes

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) (Allegion or the company), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, today announced that it priced its previously announced offering by its subsidiary, Allegion US Holding Company Inc. (Allegion US Holding), of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.411% senior notes due 2032 (the notes).

Key Points: 
  • Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE) (Allegion or the company), a leading global provider of security products and solutions, today announced that it priced its previously announced offering by its subsidiary, Allegion US Holding Company Inc. (Allegion US Holding), of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.411% senior notes due 2032 (the notes).
  • The notes will be guaranteed upon their issuance by Allegion.
  • Allegion is pleased to have obtained this financing ahead of our anticipated third-quarter closing of the Access Technologies business acquisition, said Allegion Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mike Wagnes.
  • Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage, SimonsVoss and Von Duprin.