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PureWeb Becomes SOC2 Compliant, Continuing Industry Leading Commitment to Customer Security

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

PureWeb's dedication to data security and confidentiality has resulted in the successful completion of the detailed SOC 2 audit process, showcasing its commitment to the highest standards of trust, transparency, and customer satisfaction.

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  • PureWeb's dedication to data security and confidentiality has resulted in the successful completion of the detailed SOC 2 audit process, showcasing its commitment to the highest standards of trust, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
  • The SOC2 compliance certification is an internationally recognized benchmark for service organizations, focusing on the five key principles of security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
  • “PureWeb has over 15 years of experience ensuring the security and privacy of our customers' data in medical settings," said James Henry, CEO of PureWeb.
  • For more information about PureWeb and its SOC2 compliance, please visit www.pureweb.com/pureweb-is-soc-2-compliant/ .

New Jersey Department of Education Selects Tutored by Teachers to Help Accelerate Learning and Support Statewide High-Impact Tutoring Program

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tutored by Teachers, a public benefit company with strong New Jersey roots and dedicated to closing academic opportunity gaps in education, announces the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) selected Tutored by Teachers as a pre-qualified vendor for its statewide High-Impact Tutoring Program.

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  • "The approval reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional, high-impact virtual tutoring by certified educators," said Rahul Kalita, Co-Founder of Tutored by Teachers and a New Jersey native.
  • In New Jersey, the percentage of students who met or exceeded proficiency levels declined 8.7% in reading and 10% in math.
  • Designed to provide high-impact tutoring for students, New Jersey's all-new statewide program promotes academic recovery and accelerated learning with an emphasis on supporting third- and fourth-grade students.
  • "The approval reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional, high-impact virtual tutoring by certified educators," said Rahul Kalita, Co-Founder of Tutored by Teachers and a New Jersey native.

IN: Bringing Blockchain Gaming and DeFi To The Multiverse

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Concepts such as quantum realms, the metaverse, and the multiverse have inspired a new generation of game developers to create gaming experiences that are awe-inspiring and stunning.

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  • Concepts such as quantum realms, the metaverse, and the multiverse have inspired a new generation of game developers to create gaming experiences that are awe-inspiring and stunning.
  • IN has envisioned and designed a virtual experience that caters to crypto gamers, DeFi enthusiasts, and is attractive to the Web2 gaming audience.
  • IN is bringing to life the Marvel Multiverse through decentralized blockchain technology, NFTs, and advanced gaming engines like Unity.
  • IN is the only game where players can fill in the void and forge the future of crypto gaming.

GameDriver Announces Nintendo Middleware Partnership to Enhance Game Development on Nintendo Switch

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The announcement means that developers for Nintendo Switch can now easily access GameDriver’s automated testing solutions to optimize their game development and quality assurance processes.

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  • The announcement means that developers for Nintendo Switch can now easily access GameDriver’s automated testing solutions to optimize their game development and quality assurance processes.
  • "We are honored to be included as a middleware partner by Nintendo," said Robert Gutierrez, GameDriver Co-Founder and CEO.
  • “With our tools now available on the Nintendo Developer Portal, game studios can now implement test automation into the Nintendo Switch development process, which will enhance the overall quality and efficiency of game development,” commented Shane Evans, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at GameDriver.
  • GameDriver will extend its Nintendo Switch on-device testing capabilities to Unreal Engine and Godot in the near future, enhancing QA and testing solutions for Nintendo Switch developers working on these game platforms.

Maxon Fulfills Technological Wishes in Creation of VR Short 'Ajax All Powerful'

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Monday, August 21, 2023

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, today announced that Cinema 4D and ZBrush were used in the production of animated virtual reality short, Ajax All Powerful. Written and directed by award-winning VR filmmaker Ethan Shaftel and co-produced by easyAction, VeeR and Detona Cultura, the film removes the barrier of the fourth wall to provide viewers with a uniquely immersive perspective in which they experience the events and emotions more acutely through the viewpoint of a protagonist.

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  • The great thing about using Cinema 4D in VR production is that you can use it in several different ways and with Maxon it is such a straightforward process to export files into VR.
  • Launched August 20th, 2023 on the Meta Store , the animated comedy follows double-crossing genie Ajax, who, in a dark twist, collects souls in exchange for granting wishes.
  • Maxon is committed to providing the artistic community with necessary tools that are primed for working in this rapidly developing medium."
  • "I'm hoping that some of the techniques I'm playing with can transcend a single project and apply to other VR narratives and become part of the grammar of VR storytelling.

Arcutis Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Friday, August 18, 2023

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced that John W. Smither, who served as Arcutis’ first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2019 to 2021, has been appointed interim CFO effective August 31.

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  • WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing meaningful innovations in immuno-dermatology, today announced that John W. Smither, who served as Arcutis’ first Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2019 to 2021, has been appointed interim CFO effective August 31.
  • “We are delighted that John has agreed to step in as interim CFO.
  • He brings an incredible depth and breadth of both financial acumen and dermatology experience from his 25+-year career in the pharmaceutical industry, culminating in five successive CFO roles including his previous stint at Arcutis,” said Frank Watanabe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arcutis.
  • “On behalf of our Board and team, I would like to thank Scott for his tremendous contributions to Arcutis.

Tashi: True Serverless Gaming is Here

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

SINGAPORE, June 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Tashi, an innovative company developing proprietary technology has emerged from stealth mode to introduce a truly serverless, leaderless P2P multiplayer game backend.

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  • SINGAPORE, June 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Tashi, an innovative company developing proprietary technology has emerged from stealth mode to introduce a truly serverless, leaderless P2P multiplayer game backend.
  • Tashi (www.tashi.gg) is demonstrating how distributed ledger technology can be used to dramatically reduce server costs and completely eliminate certain categories of cheating in real-time multiplayer gaming.
  • "Tashi is at the forefront of transforming Web2 multiplayer gaming with our cutting-edge technology," said Sandeep Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of Tashi.
  • Our technology will play a significant role in the emerging concept of 'Gaming as an Asset.'

Unity Consortium Launches New 3Cs Initiative to Help Healthcare Providers Address Vaccine Hesitancy

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Friday, August 11, 2023

NEWTOWN, Pa., August 11th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNITY® Consortium, a non-profit dedicated to improving adolescent health through prevention and immunization, announced the launch of Pursuit of the 3Cs: Confident, Concise and Consistent Provider Recommendations for Adolescent Vaccines with new healthcare provider (HCP) resources that support strong recommendations for all CDC/ACIP-recommended vaccines for adolescents. The new 3Cs (confidant, concise and consistent) program is designed to help HCPs respond to the global rise in vaccine hesitancy and misinformation, which the World Health Organization named one of the top ten global health threats in 2019.

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  • Recognizing the increasing threat to vaccine confidence, Unity Consortium has launched a new 3Cs educational program to help healthcare providers deliver strong recommendations for all CDC/ACIP-recommended vaccines for adolescents and young adults.
  • "Healthcare providers are the most important source of vaccine information for parents and caregivers, and the most influential in parents' decision to vaccinate their adolescents.
  • But the increase in vaccine hesitancy has created new challenges for providers," said Judy Klein, President, Unity Consortium.
  • Initiatives to improve vaccine coverage may be relevant to value-based healthcare delivery and quality improvement programs for HCPs and health systems.

Award-winning Mental-health Pet Game Announces Global Expansion

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Wing Studios has announced a new Kickstarter campaign to bring their award-winning mental-health mobile game, Amaru: The Self-Care Virtual Pet, to a global audience.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Wing Studios has announced a new Kickstarter campaign to bring their award-winning mental-health mobile game, Amaru: The Self-Care Virtual Pet, to a global audience.
  • "We've combined the best features of pet games and self-care apps to support players in developing new habits that help with focus, anxiety, and depression."
  • Amaru has won endorsements from mental-health and videogame nonprofits like Take This, Guardians Mental Health, and Global Game Jam and awards from the Unity for Humanity Community and NC IDEA .
  • Amaru: The Self-care Virtual Pet is available for download today for iOS and Android devices.

SIGGRAPH 2023 Announces Its Lineup of Sponsored Keynote Speakers

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation. The conference announces its lineup of Sponsored Keynote Speakers from NVIDIA, Sony, Unity Technologies, and Vast. Their talks will address the latest developments in technology, including AI and how it impacts creativity, assisting artistry, and pushing boundaries for imagination. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.

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  • Prior to that, she led the graphics team at Unity, as VP of Graphics for the Unity Editor and Engine.
  • Allan Poore has over 25 years of leadership experience building products and services for the media and entertainment space.
  • In this time, he has brought more than a dozen innovative products to help artists and developers achieve their artistic vision.
  • Joe is currently working on the upcoming "Avatar" sequels and continues to drive the advancement of Wētā's technological and artistic innovations.