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FWP Global Partners with Comodo to Neutralize Ransomware and Cyber-Attacks

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Comodo and FWP Global today announced their strategic partnership. FWP Global provides customers with the latest solutions to enable them to adapt to the ever-changing workplace and empower their employees to work remotely and securely. “Our focus is to provide comprehensive solutions based on the specific needs of the end user. Lately, we’re seeing an increasing number of clients that are working remote due to COVID, and data loss prevention and endpoint protection is a top priority for employers and IT departments,” said Mark Adams, Managing Director, FWP Global. He continued, “The demand for a comprehensive endpoint protection solution drove us to expand into the security market. We looked at numerous solutions but Comodo offers a single view from the Dragon platform, which is easy to navigate.” FWP Global chose Comodo’s Dragon platform with Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP), a complete cloud-native framework that delivers a zero-trust architecture to protect and defend endpoints. Its patent-pending auto containment technology has active breach protection that neutralizes ransomware, malware and cyber-attacks. The auto containment runs an unknown executable in a kernel API virtualized mode, thereby offering attack surface reduction (ASR) which neutralizes ransomware attacks. The Dragon platform also utilizes a Default Deny security posture with Default Allow usability to provide a most comprehensive protection against zero-day threats, while having no impact on end-user experience or workflows. Adams continued, “The biggest benefit we’re enjoying since working with Comodo is that suspicious files are containerized, assessed and easy to manage.” Comodo’s Valkyrie analyzes and gives a trusted verdict for every file–no other company will analyze and give trusted verdict for 100% of the files on a network. “Plus, the collaboration with Comodo is fantastic; they provide us with world-class support,” he continued. Comodo’s platform shares intelligence and is therefore more secure than disparate products that claim best of breed but don’t share information. Comodo has architected its cybersecurity product to maximize intelligent sharing between every component of the platform, therefore providing superior security. This shift from reactive to proactive is what makes Comodo unique with the capacity to protect all domains of business activity and threat—from network to web to cloud—with confidence and efficacy. Alan Knepfer, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Comodo says, “We work closely with partners like FWP Global to create a future road map that aligns with their vision.” About FWP Global FWP Global is a UK based company with an extensively experienced team in IT. We specialise in providing customers with the latest solutions to enable them to adapt to the ever-changing workplace and empower their employees to work remotely and securely. For more information visit www.fwpglobal.co.uk About Comodo Comodo delivers next generation cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses, schools, and government organizations in today’s risk filled business environment. Headquartered in Clifton NJ, Comodo’s global development team and threat intelligence laboratories deliver innovative, category leading, solutions for a company’s endpoints, network boundary, and internal network security. Thousands of companies and organizations rely on Comodo’s technology to authenticate, validate, and secure their most precious asset—information—and to combat constant cyberattacks and threats like ransomware from wreaking havoc on a global scale. For more information about Comodo’s partner program, visit https://www.comodo.com Contact Details Carolyn Muzyka +1 973-859-4000 carolyn.muzyka@comodo.com Company Website http://www.comodo.com

August 20, 2020 11:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Scheck Hillel Community School Teacher & Osmo Ambassador Nancy Penchev Offers Teachers 3 Tips To Make Remote Learning More Fun and Engaging for Students This Fall

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This fall, teachers will have a second chance to try their hand at distance learning due to ongoing stay-at-home orders. While many elementary school teachers experienced frustration engaging young students through online learning, Miami-based teacher and Osmo Ambassador Nancy Penchev , who teaches Instructional Technology for Kindergarten to Grade 5 at Scheck Hillel Community School , enjoyed incredible success teaching math virtually to a class of 2nd graders. She would love to share her tips and resources. Penchev, whose Instructional Technology classes cross a range of subjects (social studies, math, arts, robotics, coding), credits her virtual teaching success to a combo of things: 1) using the right technology to keep young kids engaged; 2) offering fun challenges for kids; 3) getting parents/families involved in the learning. Using the Right Tech Rather than have young students stare passively at a computer screen, Penchev uses Osmo Projector App integrated with Zoom conferencing to show students how she writes out calculations and notes on her desktop in real time, which is like writing on a whiteboard in class. Using Osmo, she can also demo card games and dice games, and fractions for them. Osmo Projector App is a new technology that allows students to see what’s on her real-life desktop. Penchev says many fellow teachers quickly started using it because it facilitates student interaction and engagement. (Projector App Demo Video ) Offering Fun Challenges To keep young students motivated and actively involved while remote learning, Penchev likes offering fun challenges to pursue at home. She says, “For example, we had a measurement scavenger hunt where I would spin a wheel of measurements from 5 cm to 100 cm and kids would run around the house finding things that met the length. Another fun activity is playing hide and seek fractions.” And, in a separate virtual Maker class she teaches, activities included reading a book and asking students to make animals based on the book, or to make toys with recyclables. Get Parents/Families Involved in Learning Getting family members involved in student learning makes the experience more socially interactive and less passive. Penchev says, “Hide and seek fractions is a scoot game we normally play in class, but since it is taking place at home, parents are hiding the cards and students and families are finding them and figuring out answers. I also think it’s great to have each family share how they use fractions in real life, so the kids can start thinking about how to use them practically.” For the separate virtual Maker class, families join in on the various activities as well. Because of these factors, Penchev was successful in keeping her students enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Penchev has been teaching over 2 decades and holds Masters degrees in early childhood education (ECE) and Instructional Technology, and an Education Specialist degree in Instructional Technology. About Scheck Hillel Community School Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a virtual or In-person tour of the school, please contact the Admissions office at 305.942.9787 or write to admissions@eHillel.org. About Osmo Osmo is an award-winning STEAM brand whose products are used in over 30,000 classrooms and 2.5 million homes. It is building a universe of hands-on play experiences that nourish the minds of children by unleashing the power of imagination, and supports educators with classroom technology to facilitate hands-on learning, academic achievement, social-emotional learning, and helps students develop problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills. The company brings physical tools into the digital world through augmented reality and its proprietary reflective artificial intelligence. Founded in 2013 by ex-Google engineers Pramod Sharma and Jerome Scholler, the Osmo Play System fuses digital gameplay and physical interaction to create fun and nutritious play experiences designed for all kids. Osmo is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Learn more at schools.playosmo.com . Contact Details Karen O'Dell +1 310-251-0550 karen@playosmo.com Company Website http://www.playosmo.com

August 20, 2020 07:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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NEXT TRUCKING HIRES NEW CFO AND VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

NEXT Trucking

NEXT Trucking , a FreightTech pioneer that connects shippers and carriers, announced today it has appointed new leadership across its finance and operations departments to oversee the company’s continued growth. Joining the company are Chief Financial Officer Timothy Danaher and Vice President of Operations Patrick Winter. “We are pleased to announce the addition of an accomplished new generation of leadership to the team, who will help us continue to aggressively expand our operations and reach, with a disciplined focus on positive unit economics,” said Lidia Yan, CEO and Co-Founder of NEXT Trucking. “Despite tremendous external pressures and supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19, the addition of these impressive executives demonstrates that NEXT Trucking has successfully navigated these hurdles and continues to boast a promising growth trajectory.” As Chief Financial Officer, Timothy Danaher brings 20 years of proven expertise as a finance professional, having most recently served as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of JUUL Labs. While there, he helped to grow the company to a $38B valuation. Prior to JUUL, he was President & Chief Operations Officer of Bellator MMA, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, and Senior Vice President at Plainfield Asset Management. “I could not be more excited to join NEXT Trucking, as we transform the way the current drayage market operates,” said Danaher. “At NEXT, we are focused on building a robust technology product that will enable a thriving drayage and OTR marketplace environment, as well as a better shipper and carrier experience.” Patrick Winter joins NEXT Trucking as Vice President of Operations following 15 years as an operations leader across a breadth of startup verticals, including health tech, insurtech and transportation. Prior to his role at NEXT Trucking, Winter served as the Senior Vice President at Health IQ. As part of Uber’s delivery service, Uber Eats, he also led sales, marketing and operations teams throughout the U.S. as head of the company’s Pacific Northwest region. Prior to his business career, he served for seven years as an officer in the United States Navy. “NEXT Trucking is a truly exceptional company and I’m proud to be serving as the new Vice President of Operations,” said Winter. “Especially valuable during this unprecedented time in the history of logistics technology, NEXT Trucking has consistently proven its mettle as an industry leader. Its unique contributions to the logistics sector will continue to push forward the success of shippers and carriers alike, and offer the solutions needed for fleet owners to overcome the current economic tumult.” The new executive team members will help drive the company’s corporate initiatives and success despite the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the organization continues its mission to support shippers and carriers through the course of the crisis and beyond. ABOUT NEXT TRUCKING: NEXT Trucking, a FreightTech pioneer and drayage leader, offers premium shipping experiences to many of the world’s best-known companies. NEXT’s platform connects shippers with freight capacity across drayage, transload, and OTR. Headquartered in El Segundo, CA, NEXT is venture-backed by leaders such as Brookfield Ventures, GLP and Sequoia Capital. For more information, visit www.nexttrucking.com. Contact Details April White +1 347-870-9402 nexttrucking@trustrelations.agency Company Website https://www.nexttrucking.com/

August 20, 2020 08:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Game-Changing Artificial Intelligence Solution by PhotoShelter to Revolutionize Social Media Workflow

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Contact Details John Seibels +1 212-206-0808 jseibels@photoshelter.com Company Website https://www.photoshelter.com/

August 20, 2020 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NutriBullet® Makes Juicing Easier with Launch of NutriBullet Juicer Pro™

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Capital Brands Distribution, the leading innovator of the NutriBullet ® and Magic Bullet ® nutrient extractor franchises, unveiled its newest innovation in user-friendly nutrition today: the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™. The juicer is the newest addition to NutriBullet's extensive ecosystem of products focused on integrating better nutrition into everyday life and the company’s first introduction into the juicing category. With a sleek, feature-rich, premium build, the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ contains a powerful 1000-Watt motor, multispeed control panel with low, high, and turbo speeds, and a LED light ring. Additionally, this premium model includes a dual size pusher that allows you to choose between a three-inch chute for whole fruits, or a narrow chute for smaller produce such as celery, berries, or leafy greens. The cleaning process is also much easier with the Juicer Pro as its components are dishwasher-safe, including its extra-large two-liter pulp container with integrated juice bowl. Accompanying the Juicer Pro are premium juice-storage solutions, including a two-ounce and four-ounce freezer trays and two glass to-go bottles. Precision speeds yield maximum juice in minimal time for NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ users. Its thoughtful design aims to make juicing simple enough for everyday use, and everyday nutrition. The no drip spout cover allows users to avoid leftover drips and drops on counter tops after removing the juice pitcher from under the spout. The NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ includes a recipe guide focused on lower calorie, immune-boosting, skin-healthy, and kid-friendly juice options. The guide also features sustainability-minded recipes using the leftover pulp to create delicious, healthy treats! “We designed the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ with the philosophy that living a healthy lifestyle should be simple, easy, and accessible for anyone at any time,” said Rich Krause, CEO of Capital Brands Distribution. “Juicing is an important part of people’s routines and our new NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ was innovatively designed to allow for an improved juicing experience for everyone – for people just discovering the benefits of juicing to those who have already integrated juicing into their lifestyles.” Priced at $149.99*, the NutriBullet Juicer Pro™ will be available online at NutriBullet.com starting August 17 and will roll out to Amazon and select retailers nationwide in late August. For consumers new to juicing, the entry-level NutriBullet Juicer™ is also available and starts at $99.99*. For more information, or to order the NutriBullet Juicer™ and NutriBullet Juicer Pro™, visit www.nutribullet.com . *Prices may vary by retailer. About Capital Brands Distribution, LLC. We believe that good nutrition has the power to transform lives and that we all deserve the best nutrition. Since 2003, Capital Brands Distribution, LLC., has been on a mission to inspire and enable transformational nutrition for people all around the world. We do this by designing and delivering an ecosystem of products that strive to integrate better nutrition into everyday life. We are most known for being the leading innovators of the NutriBullet® and Magic Bullet® nutrient extractor franchises with over 60 million happy customers worldwide. Available at major North American retailers, including Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Wal-Mart, Costco, Canadian Tire, Target and Kohl's, and sold in numerous countries including Australia, New Zealand, Western/Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Our goal is to make nutrition simple, easy, and impactful. Contact Details Manuel Cedeno +1 212-561-6459 Manuel.Cedeno@finnpartners.com Company Website https://www.nutribullet.com/

August 18, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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AQAIO Partners with Comodo to Build European Channel

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Comodo and AQAIO today announced their strategic partnership. AQAIO, a specialized next generation IT security distributor in Munich, Germany offers Comodo security solutions to reseller partners. “We chose to partner with Comodo because of the ease of use of the Dragon platform and the auto containment technology. The auto containment is a killer feature compared to everything else on the market. Why offer 99 percent when you can have 100 percent threat protection? Plus, the pricing is attractive and the cherry on top is the superb support team,” said Jens Schumacher, European Comodo Partnership Manager, AQAIO. Richard Hellmeier, CEO of AQAIO said “We are looking forward to building the channel for Comodo in Europe.” AQAIO chose Comodo’s Dragon platform with Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP), which is a complete cloud-native framework that delivers a zero-trust architecture to protect and defend endpoints. Its patent-pending auto containment technology has active breach protection that neutralizes ransomware, malware and cyber-attacks. The auto containment runs an unknown executable in a kernel API virtualized mode, thereby offering attack surface reduction (ASR) which neutralizes ransomware attacks. The Dragon Platform also utilizes a Default Deny security posture with Default Allow usability to provide a most comprehensive protection against zero-day threats, while having no impact on end-user experience or workflows. In addition, Comodo’s Valkyrie analyzes and gives a trusted verdict for every file – no other company will analyze and give trusted verdict for 100% of the files on a network. Comodo’s platform shares intelligence and is therefore more secure than disparate products that claim best of breed but don’t share information. Comodo has architected its cybersecurity product to maximize intelligent sharing between every component of the platform, therefore providing superior security. Schumacher continued, “The increasing complexity of the cyber-threat landscape and industry-specific requirements demand solution specialists. Through our Comodo partnership, our partners, resellers and managed service providers can offer their customers everything enter from Managed Detection and Response (MDR) as a service to custom SOC-as-a-Service, and enterprise solutions with no initial investment.” AQAIO also chose Comodo’s next-gen SOC-as-a-platform (SOCaaP)™ which includes people, process and technology and offers full white label capability for any MSSP or enterprise. The platform saves partners time and money and is available with zero capital outlay. Alan Knepfer, President and Chief Revenue Office at Comodo said, “We look forward to a strong future with AQAIO. Through this partnership, their resellers have support in their time zone and a local, central point of contact.” About AQAIO AQAIO is a partner to resellers, system integrators and OEMs. We deal with new technological developments, complemented and expanded by complementary solutions of market and technology leaders in the IT security environment. We also offer 2nd level support and training for our customers and their customers. The product portfolio includes high-end IT products that complement each other and can be combined into complete solutions. In addition, AQAIO offers services such as consulting, marketing support, logistics, training and technical support. About Comodo Comodo delivers next generation cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses, schools, and government organizations in today’s risk filled business environment. Headquartered in Clifton NJ, Comodo’s global development team and threat intelligence laboratories deliver innovative, category leading, solutions for a company’s endpoints, network boundary, and internal network security. Thousands of companies and organizations rely on Comodo’s technology to authenticate, validate, and secure their most precious asset—information—and to combat constant cyberattacks and threats like ransomware from wreaking havoc on a global scale. For more information about Comodo’s partner program, visit https://www.comodo.com Contact Details Carolyn Muzyka +1 973-859-4000 carolyn.muzyka@comodo.com Company Website http://www.comodo.com

August 18, 2020 10:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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SAVI SECURES $5 MILLION IN SERIES A FUNDING

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Savi Solution Inc. (“Savi”) , an industry-leading, SaaS provider for operators in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), C-Store, and Retail industries today announced $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by an industry-leading strategic partner that will include a future commercial partnership. This new round of funding will allow Savi to accelerate growth of its marketing and sales objectives and continue to build out software solutions for its expanding customer base. “Our solution answers questions that have eluded operators in these spaces for years,” said Brock Weeks, CEO of Savi. “With this new investment, we will increase our investment in product development, client success, and distribution channels to continue building an affordable platform that allows multi-site operators the ability to gain new insights and increase operational efficiencies.” Savi has built its business by helping operators leverage it’s cloud-based platform that brings together POS data, labor data, video, customer behavior, and experience trends leading to data-driven decisions, loss prevention, and overall operational efficiency. Savi’s platform is being utilized by corporate and franchise operators of brands like Five Guys, Little Caesars, Burger King, Scooter’s Coffee, Invicta Watches, Shell Oil, and many more. About Savi Savi is driven to help business owners gain new insights into their locations without pain and frustration. By leveraging Savi’s cloud-based platform operators and managers are empowered to not only understand the results they are achieving through real-time data visualizations and reporting, but the behavior causing those results through video and audio of in-store transactions and events. Enabling them to replicate profit driving behaviors and eliminate those leading to loss, while gaining new insights into the customer experience. Contact Details Cameron Jensen +1 844-554-7284 cameron@getsavi.com Company Website https://www.getsavi.com/

August 18, 2020 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Suzy Bolsters Executive Team With the Addition of Katie Gross and Other Key Hires

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Leading real-time consumer insights platform Suzy ™ today announced the appointment of several key executives, including Katie Gross as its newly appointed Chief Customer Officer (CCO). “I am thrilled to join the growing team at Suzy, which is a must-have resource for brands that need to make data-driven decisions in today’s fast-paced, digital environment,” said Gross. “Suzy works with some of the biggest and most innovative companies, which have tapped its platform to guide strategic product and campaign development.” Reporting directly to CEO Matt Britton, Gross will be responsible for overseeing all customer relationships and spearheading Suzy’s customer advocacy program. She has a diverse background working in branding, market research, and programmatic sampling in positions at Cint, Stylus Innovation + Advisory, and Toluna. “Katie is exactly the type of leader we want to build this business around,” said Britton. “We are committed to building out a diverse leadership team of motivated and talented execs who are dedicated to reinventing market research for our 200+ enterprise customers. The addition of Katie, along with the recent additions of Marie, Dena, Isabella, and William, will help chart the course for the next phase of growth at Suzy. ” Additionally, the company has announced the following additions to its leadership team: Marie Aiello, SVP of Revenue Operations: For over 15 years, Aiello has led successful campaigns, fostered client relationships, and improved operations at both agencies and in-house brands. In her new role as SVP of Revenue Operations and Solutions, she will focus on using market intelligence and insights to identify new growth opportunities for Suzy. Dena Brody, VP of Enterprise Accounts: Brody brings nearly 15 years of advertising and consulting experience in creating solutions to help drive client growth. As the VP of Enterprise Accounts, she will partner with some of Suzy’s largest enterprise clients to create innovative market research solutions. Isabella McKeon, VP of Sales: With a diverse range of sales experience at companies like Wonder, Werk, and Shoptiques.com, McKeon is a strategic sales leader who’s served some of the largest global brands. She will help propel Suzy’s sales efforts to the next level as Vice President of Sales. William Cimarosa, VP of Market Research: Cimarosa will lead the Center of Excellence team at Suzy. A talented research professional with a history of studying consumer insights, he previously held positions at GSK and Mead Johnson Nutrition. Founded in 2017, Suzy is an enterprise software platform that puts the voice of the consumer at your fingertips. Whether you’re a novice or an expert researcher, Suzy delivers advanced tools combined with the highest-quality audience to deliver insights in minutes. Many of the biggest brands in the world use Suzy to deliver breakthrough products and experiences backed by data-driven decisions. To date, Suzy has raised over $35MM in venture capital funding from investors that include Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Foundry Group, Tribeca Venture Partners, Triangle Peak Partners, and Kevin Durant’s 35 Ventures. Learn more at www.suzy.com. Contact Details April White, Trust Relations +1 347-870-9402 suzy@trustrelations.agency Company Website http://suzy.com/

August 17, 2020 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Daniel Gaston Promoted to Vice President at Cloud Conventions/Convey Services

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Convey Services, parent company of Cloud Conventions a full featured virtual event technology solution today announced the promotion of Daniel Gaston to Vice President of Business Development. Gaston is chartered with developing and expanding the marketplace for virtual events, creating both a direct and channel focus to offer capabilities to event managers, associations, nonprofits, tradeshow operators and channel resellers. “Danny joined Convey five years ago and has been pivotal in growing the marketplace for Convey’s channel program for master agencies and suppliers, as well as for InterAct LifeLine’s addiction and recovery platform,” said Carolyn Bradfield founder of Convey. “Now that Convey has expanded its Cloud Conventions technology to address the explosive need for virtual conferences, tradeshows and events, Danny will drive the effort to grow revenue and expand the customer base for fully managed or self-managed virtual and hybrid events.” Prior to COVID, the marketplace for live expositions globally exceeded 33,000 with $50 billion in revenue annually. Although thousands of live events cancelled in 2020 and should begin to return in 2021, the demand for a virtual solution will continue to strengthen as event operators offer virtual-only or hybrid event options. Cloud Conventions automates every aspect of delivering a virtual event from attendee onboarding to exhibit booths, creating a content-rich environment with enhanced views of marketing materials, educational classes and product resources. The platform analyzes every attendee interaction and delivers detailed reports to the event host and their exhibitors. “Danny brings a unique skill set in being able to strategically understand how to address an emerging market, combined with the tactics needed to generate an appropriate sales process,” added Bradfield. “He has been integral in every aspect of our development of Cloud Conventions from product design, to creating processes for managing an event, to offering strategic support to clients that are creating their first virtual experience. He has identified market segments with the greatest need and a process to address them effectively.” Gaston graduated from Kennesaw State University summa cum laude with a degree in Applied Science, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. About Cloud Conventions Cloud Conventions is a Virtual Trade Show and Conference Platform from Convey Services that brings new capabilities to a marketplace looking for solutions to replace the thousands of live trade shows, annual conferences and association meetings cancelled in the wake of COVID-19. Originally launched as ConveyLive, Cloud Conventions automates exhibitors and virtual booths, attendee registration, speaker sessions and reminders, invitations and email communication, while at the same time producing detailed analytics on attendee, session and exhibitor activity. Trade Associations and event managers can explore all of the Cloud Conventions solutions by visiting https://cloudconventions.com or contacting info@cloudconventions.com or call 888-975-1382. Cloud Conventions™, Conduct™, One-Touch Email Share™, Hub & Spoke™, 360° Virtual Exhibit Hall & Lobby Experience™ and ListLock™ are trademarks of Convey Services LLC Contact Details Bruce Ahern +1 770-580-0810 bahern@conveyservices.com Company Website https://cloudconventions.com

August 13, 2020 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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