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Leaders from Retail and Facilities Management Industries Converge on Las Vegas for First Annual NEST Summit

NEST

NEST, the pioneers of integrated facilities management (IFM), hosted its first annual NEST IFM Summit in Las Vegas this week. Leaders in facilities management, retail, and operators of multi-site organizations attended the summit to discuss the state of retail, the future of the skilled trades, today’s work environment, finance, and supply chain management. It concluded with a NEST Nurtures charitable event that supported the local Ronald McDonald House. “Our first annual NEST IFM Summit was an incredible mix of networking, education, philanthropy, and inspiration,” said Rob Almond, CEO of NEST. “In-person collaboration is critical in our industry, and I’m thankful to our team, partners, and speakers who made the event a success. We look forward to building on the energy of the summit throughout 2023 and making it an annual event for years to come.” The NEST IFM Summit featured keynote speakers from multiple industries, including UFC Champion Miesha Tate, female fighter pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran, and retail industry expert Lee Peterson of WD Partners. Lee discussed the current state of retail and how the physical retail space is evolving. Tate and Curran revealed stories about overcoming obstacles and succeeding in male-dominated industries. They drew parallels between trends in mixed martial arts and fighter pilots to the skilled trades and construction, where women make up roughly 10% of the workforce. “I appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with so many amazing minds from our industries,” said Peterson. “Retail is quickly evolving following the pandemic, and organizing this summit to share ideas and strategies will only help the industry as a whole.” Also in attendance were Kate Cinnamo of the nonprofit Explore the Trades and Sarah Hammond from Women in HVACR. They represent two organizations doing vital work to grow the skilled trades in America. During the summit, NEST Nurtures donated $5,000 to each organization to help them continue their efforts to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Top-tiered sponsors of the first NEST IFM Summit included Sunbelt Rentals, Facility Plus, and Lightserve Corporation. The events took place at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. About NEST Nurtures As the charitable arm of NEST, NEST Nurtures focuses on supporting nonprofits and improving communities throughout North America. Founded in 2020, NEST Nurtures aims to expand the company’s longtime philanthropic endeavors that have been part of NEST’s core values since its inception in 1994. Employees and partners often nominate NEST Nurtures’ beneficiaries. To learn more, go to enternest.com/our-company/nest-nurtures. About NEST NEST is the pioneer of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) industry in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1994, NEST delivers day-to-day tactical management of facilities, financial consulting, analytics, project management, and construction for major multi-site brands across North America. NEST provides 360° support 24 hours a day through one comprehensive facilities management solution that drives cost savings while maintaining an exceptional customer experience. To learn more about NEST, visit enterNEST.com or follow NEST on LinkedIn. Contact Details Eric Nemeth +1 602-502-2793 nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.enternest.com/

February 13, 2023 08:57 AM Eastern Standard Time

XCPCNL Business Services Announces Board Resolution Approving Shareholder Stock Dividend

XCPCNL Business Services Corporation

McapMediaWire -- XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC: XCPL ), a venture development business that leverages knowledge, skill, and experience in the consumer products industry, today announces a board resolution approving a stock dividend for shareholders. The board resolves that the Company is issue to current shareholders a stock dividend of 154,568,533 (20%) class Common Shares, in the authorized capital stock of XCPCNL Business Service Corporation. Shareholders can expect the stock dividend to occur on Wednesday, February 15 th, 2023. “2022 has been a year of ups and downs for XCPCNL. We are now shifting our focus to driving revenue and the uphill battle of gaining shareholder confidence and investing in revenue driving projects. As we start this journey in 2023, we want to ensure that we show appreciation for our shareholders by providing this 20% share dividend. In the future, we hope this will be cash, but for now this will hopefully show that we are decided to rebuild our base and driving future value,” said CEO Tim Matthews. XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC: XCPL) encourages shareholders to visit their corporate Twitter account at https://twitter.com/RealXCPCNL. Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: This press release may include, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may have, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding possible business combinations and the financing thereof and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions, as they relate to our management team or us, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company's filing with the Over-the-Counter Market ("OTC"). All subsequent written or forward-looking oral statements attributable to persons or us acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. About XCPCNL Charlotte, NC-based XCPCNL Business Services is a venture development business that leverages its knowledge, skills, and experience in the consumer products industry. Our primary mission is to provide marketing, technology, and other business services to fast-growing consumer product companies and big-box retailers. XCPCNL is a minority-owned and controlled firm. To learn more about our businesses, services, and opportunities, please contact info@xcpcnl.com To learn more about XPCNL, visit www.xcpcnl.com. For Inquiries: Email: ir@xcpcnl.com Contact Details Tim Matthews ir@xcpcnl.com Company Website http://www.xcpcnl.com/

February 13, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

IMA Financial Group Builds Industry-Leading Digital Risk Practice

IMA Financial

IMA Financial Group today announced that Senior Vice President, Director of Innovation & Strategy Garrett Droege will lead IMA’s Digital Risk Practice, launched in 2022 to study the inherent risks of emerging technology such as Web3, blockchain, crypto, decentralized finance and more. A recognized digital risk expert, Droege led the launch of IMA Web3Labs, the metaverse’s first insurance and risk management R&D facility, in 2022. IMA created the Digital Risk Practice in direct response to client needs. “The risks associated with new technologies are growing exponentially, yet products are not keeping up with demand,” said Droege. “IMA is one of few leaders in emerging risks with a unique understanding of the marketplace, making us well equipped to define and provide valuable coverage for the crypto ecosystem.” The Digital Risk Practice is a new division of IMA’s Advanced Industries Specialty, which includes its Technology, Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing practice groups. Led by IMA Executive Vice President Mark Ware, the Advanced Industries specialty is a key growth driver for IMA and collectively provides insurance and risk management services to some of the world’s most innovative companies. “Garrett has been at the forefront of IMA’s Web3 efforts and is a pioneer in digital asset risk management,” said Ware. “His unique understanding of the complex insurance marketplace for these innovative companies makes him the ideal leader for IMA’s Digital Risk Practice.” Ruth Rohs, SVP Corporate Communications, Ruth.rohs@imacorp.com Alex Campbell, Center Reach Communication, alexandra@centerreachcommunication.com ### About IMA Financial Group Based in North America, IMA Financial Group Inc. is a leading insurance and risk management broker specializing in emerging risks. Because IMA is employee-owned, its 2,000-plus associates are empowered to provide customized solutions for their clients' unique needs. Contact Details IMA Financial Group Ruth Rohs +1 303-534-4567 ruth.rohs@imacorp.com Center Reach Communications Alexandra Campbell alexandra@centerreachcommunication.com Company Website https://imacorp.com/

February 10, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Multi-Factor Authentication – Benefits, Risks, And How You Can Get The Most From It To Ensure Your Organization's Data Is Secure

BIO-key International, Inc.

By Gita Karunakaran, Benzinga Cyberattacks are on the rise everywhere today, with organizations and individual account passwords routinely targeted by hackers – especially where accounts are vulnerable due to a lack of additional layers of protection beyond the traditional password itself to help keep them secure. According to Microsoft's Digital Defense Report 2022, the volume of password-based attacks has risen to an estimated 921 attacks every second – representing a 74% increase in just one year. This is why companies in the cybersecurity space like BIO-key International Inc. ( NASDAQ: BKYI) that provide Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions to enterprises look to Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) as a mandatory minimum standard when designing solutions to prevent unauthorized access to company systems. The increasing widespread awareness of cybersecurity risks has propelled many companies to embark on their IAM journey by implementing a strategy that includes a variety of authentication methods that meet necessary requirements in security, usability, and flexibility. What Is Multi-factor Authentication? Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is a core component of a strong IAM strategy. It’s an authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to an online system or account, which helps decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber attack. The main benefit of MFA is that it would enhance an organization's security by requiring users to identify themselves using more than just a username and password. Passwords continue to be the weakest link in the chain and remain vulnerable to brute force attacks or theft by third parties. Having an MFA solution is therefore able to reduce the probability of hackers gaining access to company systems and accounts. MFA may be based on a combination of two of three different types of authentication factors, including: Things you know, such as a password or PIN; Things you have in your possession, such as a token or smartphone; Things you are, such as biometrics like fingerprints, palm, face, or voice recognition. The options chosen by each organization may depend on their risk appetites and budgets – but what is certain is that the cybersecurity and MFA market is poised for appreciable growth. The global MFA market was valued at US $10.3 billion in 2020. The market is estimated to expand at an impressive CAGR of 16.08% from 2021 to 2031 and is expected to exceed $51.37 billion by the end of 2031. Some of the key players in the Multi-factor Authentication market include Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), Duo Security Inc. (private), Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), ForgeRock Inc. (NYSE: FORG) and Entrust Inc. (TYO: 7191) MFA Is Great, But What About MFA Fatigue? As MFA continues to gain prominence across the business landscape, it is seemingly becoming increasingly vulnerable to exploitation by cybercriminals. While there is no doubting the merits of MFA over mere password protection, MFA needs to be managed properly in order to avoid a phenomenon known as“MFA fatigue”. Even though having an MFA in place is a step in the right direction to stronger security, the process can become tiring and tedious on account of the multiple additional PINs, codes, and push notifications, instead of only a username and password that users needed to recall previously. This could result in MFA fatigue among users. Cybercriminals who manage to hack into passwords are able to generate repeated push notifications in what is known as a brute force attack. While some users will be diligent all the time, MFA fatigue can result in some users inadvertently approving a push notification and granting full access to the hacker. BIO-key May Have A Highly Secure And Nearly Fail-Safe Solution According to BIO-key, although most organizations have begun to implement a variety of MFA methods as part of their IAM strategy, the best outcomes can only be achieved by deploying a cohesive solution across the entire organization. Deploying disparate solutions would make the proposition unnecessarily expensive and difficult for IT teams to manage. BIO-key boasts flexible Identity and Access Management solutions that are integrated with their unique biometric authentication option – Identity-Bound Biometrics – making it easy for organizations to secure access using fingerprint, palm, and facial scanning. BIO-key’s single, unified IAM platform, PortalGuard, provides security solutions for a wide range of use cases and business initiatives, with Multi-factor Authentication, Single Sign-on, and Self-service Password Reset abilities. MFA with PortalGuard could be the most efficient and secure solution, says BIO-key – allowing organizations to consolidate and aggregate existing methods under a single, unified IAM platform, with the ability to add more powerful authentication methods like Identity-Bound Biometrics to further strengthen their cybersecurity as necessary. To learn more about BIO-key’s MFA solutions, visit the company webpage. This article originally appeared on Benzinga here. BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software managing millions of users. Its cloud-based PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy to deploy, convenient and secure access to devices, information, applications, and high-value transactions. BIO-key's patented software and hardware solutions, with industry-leading Identity-Bound Biometric (IBB) capabilities, enable large-scale Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solutions, as well as customized on premises solutions. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Catalyst IR- William Jones, David Collins +1 212-924-9800 BKYI@catalyst-ir.com Company Website https://www.bio-key.com/

February 10, 2023 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

Nextech AR Solutions lands major contract with top 10 US e-commerce retailer

Nextech AR Solutions Corp.

Nextech AR Solutions CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has signed another contract with a top-tier company. Gappelberg told Proactive the contract with the top 10 US e-commerce retailer is for over 10,000+ 3D models in 2023, with significant expansion possibilities in 3Q/4Q of 2023. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

February 10, 2023 08:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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HAN-GINS Cloud Technology ETF details latest trends

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Anthony Ginsberg from the HAN-GINS Cloud Technology ETF joins Natalie Stoberman in the Proactive studio to discuss how the cloud technology industry has been riding a growth trend. HAN-GINS Cloud Technology Equal Weight UCITS ETF is a UCITS compliant exchange traded fund domiciled in Ireland. The fund tracks the Solactive Cloud Technology Equal Weight Index and seeks to provide equal-weighted access to companies with significant exposure to cloud computing technology. This will include companies from three sub themes, infrastructure as a service, platform as a service and software as a service. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

February 10, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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OPPO Heralds A New Benchmark For Flip Phones With Release Of Find N2 Flip Worldwide on February 15 2023

OPPO

Find N2 Flip global availability, colours and pricing to be announced February 15 Join the global YouTube launch event and #SeeMoreInASnap Foldables flipped with a revolutionary cover screen, long-lasting and fast-charging battery LONDON, UK - Media OutReach - 10 February 2023 - OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, will announce a new benchmark for flip phones on February 15, with full details of the Find N2 Flip revealed at its global launch event in London, UK. “Our research into foldable smartphones began in early 2018, and in 2021 we surprised and delighted our customers with the launch of our first foldable phone, the Find N, which offered an almost invisible crease and OPPO’s advanced Flexion Hinge. With the Find N2 Flip we take foldables from the fringes to the forefront in a compact, sleek, awesome way, and we’re now ready to share this new benchmark with the world.” Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. OPPO has created the benchmark for future flip phones with Find N2 Flip, made possible by its uncompromising New Generation Flexion Hinge, which is thinner, smaller and stronger than its predecessor in the original Find N. Despite its compact size, Find N2 Flip packs a palm and pocket-friendly, feature-rich punch upgrading the flip phone experience in all areas. Get the clearest preview of your selfies with its vertical cover screen, which is the largest on any flip phone, and look forward to playful flourishes and powerful tools and widgets, so you can do more without opening your Flip. OPPO has also included the largest battery of any flip phone at launch and introduces SUPERVOOC flash charging to the category, making it the fastest charging flip phone on the market. Fitting a world of advanced technology into a compact package, Find N2 Flip also brings a flagship camera system with Hasselblad highlights, optimized MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, and TÜV Rhineland-certified durability together for superior smartphone experiences. To learn more about OPPO Find N2 Flip, #SeeMoreInASnap at the global launch on Wednesday, February 15 at 14:30 GMT. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

February 10, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Hapbee announces Smart Sleep integration with Oura Ring

Hapbee Technologies Inc

Hapbee CEO Yona Shtern joined Proactive's Steve Darling to share news of an upgrade that combines biometric sleep data gathered from the Oura Ring and the features of Hapbee’s Smart Sleep Pad. Shtern told Proactive the creator of the Oura Ring has granted Hapbee use of its Application Programming Interface for the development of a sleep tracking plus sleep enhancement application. This will now allow the company to provide auto-prompts based on sleep cycles and track users' sleep improvements, he added. Shtern also talked about the feedback the company is hearing from professional athletes regarding its athlete and fitness professional outreach program. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

February 09, 2023 01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Uber Alumni startup Hatica raises US$3.7M to boost developer productivity and well-being using engineering analytics

Hatica

Engineering analytics platform Hatica today announced US$3.7 million in seed funding led by Surge, Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia’s rapid scale-up program. The round included participation from existing investor Kae Capital and from engineering leaders from Google, Uber, Twitter, Okta and Notion as angel investors*. Ex-Uber engineers Naomi Chopra (CEO) and Haritabh Singh (CTO) are on a mission to boost productivity and enhance the overall experience for 30 million developers globally and address the multi-trillion dollar problem owing to inefficiencies in the software development process. The rise of distributed teams amidst remote and hybrid working environments, coupled with SaaS sprawl, has made it challenging for engineering leaders and managers today to uncover inefficiencies in the development lifecycle. Ensuring alignment of effort with business goals and protecting developer wellbeing has thus been a persistent and growing challenge. However, SaaS startup Hatica has become the respite for more than 20,000 developers and engineering leaders in solving such productivity and alignment issues. “We aim to build Hatica as the daily landing app for every engineering leader to get to the heart of what they can do to help their engineers do their best work, ” said Naomi Chopra, co-founder & CEO of Hatica. As engineering teams use dozens of developer tools and rely on manager 1-on-1s, standups, long team meetings and unscheduled catch-ups to align on project progress and discuss blockers, it is extremely challenging for engineering leaders to identify the root cause of developer toil and loss in productivity. Hatica streamlines this process as the only engineering analytics platform that provides an end-to-end view of software development workflows. It is built on the principles of modern productivity frameworks, like SPACE framework by Github and Microsoft, to deliver accurate metrics across three well-known pillars of developer productivity: velocity, alignment and wellbeing. It integrates and communicates with all the tools that developers use daily, such as Github, JIRA, CI/CD systems, along with incident management and collaboration apps. Engineering leaders benefit from data-driven management by leveraging these combined insights to uncover bottlenecks, allocate resources efficiently and preempt team burnout. Hatica’s platform has been making a significant impact on its customers’ value stream and delivery lifecycle. For example, a real estate technology company saw an increase of 55% in maker time (uninterrupted time to code) and adopted a streamlined async approach to remote engineering operations. Another technology company, a social media platform, saw a 50% reduction in cycle time (time to production) by addressing workflow bottlenecks. Naomi Chopra, co-founder and CEO of Hatica added, “ Developers are depending on more and more tools to get their work done while engineering costs are burgeoning, making the developer experience and productivity a critical problem to solve for organisations globally. With Hatica, we've embarked a mission to equip engineering leaders with crucial and actionable insights to help them build effective and happy engineering teams. We'll be utilising the fresh funds to double down on hiring and expand the Hatica team globally to fuel our next phase of growth”. *Angel investors are Akshay Kothari, Apurva Dalal, Ashutosh Agrawal, Gaurav Lahoti, Punit Soni, Peeyush Ranjan and Pratyus Patnaik. About Hatica Hatica is on a mission to equip engineering managers and leaders with the visibility and insights to help them build productive and healthy engineering teams. It equips engineering teams with software development analytics, alongside team productivity and workflow insights, to help them drive engineering productivity, alignment and well-being. Hatica was founded in 2020 by ex-Uber engineers, Naomi Chopra and Haritabh Singh. About Surge Surge is Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia’s rapid-scale up program. Surge combines up to USD 3 Mn of seed capital with company-building workshops, a global curriculum and support from a community of exceptional mentors and founders. The program’s goal is to supercharge early-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia and give founders an unfair advantage, right out of the gate. For more information on Surge, visit www.surgeahead.com. About Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia Sequoia helps daring founders build legendary companies, from idea to IPO to beyond. Sequoia Capital India and Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia actively partner with founders from a wide range of companies, across categories, including BYJUs, CRED, Druva, Five Star Finance, Freshworks, GoTo, Groww, Kopi Kenangan, Mamaearth, Pine Labs, Polygon, Razorpay, Truecaller, Zomato and more. We spur founders to push the boundaries of what's possible. In partnering with Sequoia, startups benefit with over 50 years of tribal knowledge and lessons learned working with companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, Apple, Dropbox, Google, LinkedIn and Stripe early on. From the beginning universities, endowments, and other non profits have been the backbone of our investor base which means founders' accomplishments make a meaningful difference. For more information on Sequoia's work in India and Southeast Asia visit sequoiacap.com/India and sequoiacap.com/sea. Contact Details Hatica Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.hatica.io/

February 09, 2023 12:54 PM Eastern Standard Time

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