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ToolsGroup Recognized as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix for Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce to has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS). The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix TM: Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO), Q4, 2023 includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading IRP&PO vendors in the form of its SPARK Matrix. It gives users strategic information to evaluate vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market position. According to Saad F. Shaikh, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “ToolsGroup’s comprehensive retail pricing solutions utilize advanced analytics to provide retailers with a holistic view of pricing and markdown strategies and assist retailers in managing and automating pricing throughout the product lifecycle. ToolsGroup’s AI-driven engine analyzes complex data at granular levels such as the combination of customer, product, location, and price point, in real-time to generate accurate demand forecasts and provide optimal price recommendations to retailers that maximize revenue. Furthermore, the company’s solutions provide a centralized space to plan promotional activities and execute effective promotions that maximize ROI.” This announcement follows ToolsGroup’s recent acquisition of Evo, a leading developer of artificial intelligence solutions for business performance optimization, with customers such as Decathlon and Benetton already reaping the benefits. JustEnough, a long-established software leader in retail and already a leader in dynamic planning, now applies Evo’s non-linear optimization, quantum learning, and advanced prescriptive analytics to enhance its retail planning and execution processes and results. According to Fabrizio Fantini, VP Product Strategy at ToolsGroup and founder at Evo, “This recognition reflects our continued momentum in developing sophisticated retail solutions that drive real-world results. JustEnough, ToolsGroup’s dynamic end-to-end retail planning and execution suite, enables organizations to overcome complexity and marketplace challenges while still satisfying customer demand. By enabling real-time decisions underpinned by Evo’s responsive AI engine, we help retailers automate and optimize pricing and promotions – protecting margins, eliminating waste, and improving efficiency for maximum ROI.” “ToolsGroup is thrilled to be named a top technology leader in our second consecutive retail SPARK Matrix this year,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “As retailers strive for high profit margins, excess inventory remains a challenge – especially during the post-holiday season. Our AI-powered price optimization tools analyze and convert size, color, model, and location data into optimal pricing recommendations. These insights, combined with our inventory optimization and stock rebalancing functions, help retailers satisfy demand while improving margins and minimizing waste.” Additional Resources: ● Want to learn more? Come meet ToolsGroup at NRF 2024, Booth #3948. Save your meeting slot today. ● Download the SPARK Matrix report HERE. ● Learn more about Evo’s responsive AI HERE. ● Read more about ToolsGroup’s industry accolades HERE. About Quadrant Knowledge Solutions Quadrant Knowledge Solutions is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients as the strategic knowledge partner in achieving business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth Advisory Services. Quadrant’s research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, visit: https://quadrant-solutions.com/market-research/ About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Quadrant Knowledge Solutions Mr. Ajinkya Ingle +1 978-605-1066 ajinkya@quadrant-solutions.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

December 12, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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News Release

ASCEND Cardiovascular to Market and Distribute Ventripoint's AI-powered Heart-Scanning Technology to North American Hospitals and Clinics

Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd.

Highlights of agreement ASCEND’s IT software is used by 50,000 hospitals, clinics, and caregivers. Initial two-year term for North American markets. Ventripoint will be integrated into ASCEND’s IT for cardiovascular care. Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - December 12, 2023 - Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. (" Ventripoint " or the " Company "), (TSXV:VPT ) ( OTC:VPTDF), now bringing its AI-powered heart-scanning technology to the world’s hospitals, is pleased to announce it has entered into a global distribution and marketing agreement with A SCEND Cardiovascular (“A SCEND ”). A SCEND Cardiovascular is a leader in offering cutting-edge diagnostic, and imaging technologies and workflows to improve cardiac health care. A SCEND is trusted by AGFA Healthcare, Sectra, Oracle/ Cerner, and other major players in the healthcare system. Its technology stack has been integrated into the workflows of 1,000+ top-ranked healthcare facilities and 600+ health systems, representing a user base of 50,000 who serve millions of heart patients. A SCEND will market and distribute Ventripoint’s AI-powered heart-scanning technology, which turns ultrasound images of the heart into MRI-quality heart images. Using AI, and the images from existing ultrasound systems of any brand, Ventripoint creates these MRI-quality heart images at a fraction of the cost and time needed for more traditional heart MRIs. “ After many years of careful research and development, and rigorous in-hospital testing, Ventripoint’s heart-imaging technology with A SCEND ’s proven support is ready for the world’s hospitals and he a rt patients,” said Dr. Alvira Macanovic, President & CEO of Ventripoint. “ With this A SCEND partnership I am encouraged we will win the confidence of hospitals and cardiologists across North America and beyond.” “ We are looking forward to the partnership between Ventripoint Diagnostics and A SCEND Cardiovascular. Our aim is that by working together, we can ultimately provide reliable and effective tools for clinicians on a global scale,” stated Jeffrey Soble, MD, ASCEND’s President and CEO. The global distribution agreement has an initial two-year term, with ASCEND as the official reseller. A SCEND will market and sell the Ventripoint VMS+ system as part of its inclusive solution, as well as integration with A SCEND ’s cardiovascular IT platform. Ventripoint will be providing support and training to ASCEND on the use and capabilities of the VMS+ during the term of the agreement. The collaboration between Ventripoint and ASCEND will reduce time to market and overall effort to provide new software solutions to the market. “ Combining these two products creates an end-to-end solution rivaling the best technology offered on the market, said Dr. Macanovic. “ Our partnership includes joint research and development initiatives to optimize current technologies and exploratory projects to identify new treatment possibilities, reduce waiting times, and ensure a cost-effective addition to the heart healthcare system.” Ventripoint, now commercializing its technology, has won accolades from leading hospitals, and the British Heart Foundation and has drawn international media attention. As the relationship between Ventripoint and ASCEND Cardiovascular continues to evolve, both companies remain committed to driving innovation and excellence in cardiovascular health technology. About Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. Ventripoint has become an industry leader in the application of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to echocardiography. Ventripoint's VMS products are powered by its proprietary KBR technology, which is the result of a decade of development and provides accurate volumetric cardiac measurements equivalent to MRI. This affordable, gold-standard alternative allows cardiologists greater confidence in the management of their patients. Providing better care to patients serves as a springboard and basic standard for all of Ventripoint's products that guide our future developments. In addition, VMS+ is versatile and can be used with all ultrasound systems from any vendor supported by regulatory market approvals in the U.S., Europe, and Canada. Learn more: www.ventripoint.com. About ASCEND Cardiovascular ASCEND Cardiovascular is a leader in innovating cardiovascular solutions that empower the provider community to improve cardiovascular care. Designed with openness in mind, our solutions integrate with EHRs, medical devices, and other systems to deliver seamless workflows that span procedure types and modalities. A complete cardiovascular solution, ASCEND provides structured reporting, image visualization, collaboration, and analytics that improve efficiency, outcomes, and ROI. With decades of experience and a practicing cardiologist at our helm, the ASCEND team brings unparalleled “know how” in cardiology workflow, collaboration, and IT offering limitless opportunities to improve clinical, operational, and quality performance. Learn more: www.ascendcv.com. For further information, please contact: Jonathan Robinson CFA JRobinson@oakhillfinancial.ca (416) 669-1001 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends'' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in the Company's most recent annual management's discussion and analysis that is available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

December 12, 2023 08:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

News Release

Stria Lithium Inc. Announces Appointment of New Director

Stria Lithium Inc.

Ottawa, ON - TheNewswire - December 12, 2023 - Stria Lithium Inc. (TSX-V:SRA) (“Stria” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Segerstrom as a new Director of the Company. Mr. Segerstrom is a bilingual senior mining professional with more than 37 years of exploration, operations, and business experience. His past management positions include COO of Paramount Gold and Silver Corp in Mexico, and Manager of Geology of the Grasberg Mining District for Freeport-McMoRan in Indonesia. Mr. Segerstrom has been involved in several discoveries, including leading the teams that discovered and developed new resources of more than 750,000 ounces of gold and 60 million ounces of silver with Paramount Gold & Silver (PZG), and new ore reserves totalling 3.4 billion pounds of copper and 3.6 million ounces of gold with Freeport. Larry Segerstrom stated: “ I have been watching the ecosystem being developed between federal, provincial and battery technology companies in Quebec and the energy independence it will bring to North America for our future. I look forward to working in Quebec as it is one of world’s most mining friendly jurisdictions. I have worked with management in the past in a successful venture and therefore look forward to assisting them in executing their strategy of unearthing early-stage lithium projects and partnering with skilled exploration and operational companies”. He holds a M.Sc. in Economic Geology from the University of Arizona, a M.B.A. in Global Management, and is a Qualified Person under Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Jeff York, Chairman of Stria Lithium said today: “Stria continues to expand and grow its portfolio of Lithium projects within Quebec as part of its overall strategy. We hope to replicate the model achieved at Pontax Central and to this end we needed to increase our geological expertise at a senior level. Mr. Segerstrom has had decades of experience reviewing and exploring projects and will be instrumental in us assessing properties going forward. Mr. Segerstrom will be a valued board member that will assist our culture of good governance and operational excellence in addition to his unique skills in discovering and developing resources”. Mr. Segerstrom will be replacing Mr. Harry Martyniuk who has stepped down from the board to continue with his many successful business operations. Mr. Martyniuk’s resignation is effective as of December 12, 2023. “On behalf of the board and the whole team at Stria Lithium, I would like to thank Mr Martyniuk for his service and contributions over the past 3 years and wish him continued success in his business ventures”, said Jeff York, Chairman of the board of directors of Stria Lithium. About Stria Lithium Stria Lithium (TSX-V: SRA) is an emerging resource exploration company developing Canadian lithium reserves to meet legislated demand for electric vehicles and their rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Stria’s Central Pontax Lithium Project covers 36 square kilometres, including 8 kilometres of strike along the prospective Chambois Greenstone Belt. The region, known as the Canadian “Lithium Triangle,” is one of only a few known sources of lithium available for hard rock mining in North America. Stria’s Pontax Central Project Joint Venture with Cygnus Metals now has a maiden JORC inferred resource Estimate (MRE) of 10.1Mt at 1.04% Li 2 O based on the central area of the known mineralisation. This JORC estimate establishes Pontax Central as a serious player in the Canadian Lithium James Bay region. Cygnus Metals being an ASX issuer, they adhered to Australian JORC Code 2012 guidelines, meaning that such mineral resource estimate is not necessarily current in regard of the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 code. Cygnus Metals is committed to fully funding and managing the current two-stage exploration and drilling program to a maximum of $10 million at Stria’s Pontax property and will also pay Stria up to $6 million in cash. In return, Cygnus may acquire up to a 70% interest in the property. Cygnus has fulfilled its stage 1 requirements within the agreement and has now earned its 51% interest in the property. Stria’s other significant project, Pontax II covers 55 square kilometres, approximately 25 kilometres to the west-south-west of Pontax Central and is located adjacent to the Billy-Diamond paved highway. Stria has added to this project by recently acquiring 24 claims, for 1276.5 hectares that are strategically located northeast of Stria’s Pontax II claims. Stria Lithium previously reported highly anomalous tantalum oxide grain counts in till samples up to 797 grains, the highest count ever recorded by the laboratory. The Pontax II grain counts stand at the 97.6 centile of the regional population with an average of 156 grains per sample as a comparative basis, a regional survey in the same area conducted by the Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources Naturelles du Québec, processed a total of 5950 tantalum oxide grains yielding an average count of 36 grains per samples. The conclusion being the grain counts are suggestive of the proximity of lithium bearing pegmatites. Pontax II claims are in highly active prospective zones, situated to the west southwest of Stria/Cygnus lithium discovery and situated to the west of the Patriot Battery Metals (PMET.V) Pontax project, and south of Brunswick Exploration (BRW.V). Stria’s Pontax properties are both situated close to an industrial powerline and a major paved highway, about 310 km north of the North American rail network that leads to the industrial heartland. As momentum builds for the green energy revolution and the shift to electric vehicles, governments in Canada and the U.S. are aggressively supporting the North American lithium industry, presenting the industry and its investors with a rare, if not unprecedented, opportunity for growth and prosperity well into the next decade and beyond. Stria is committed to exceeding the industry’s environmental, social and governance standards. A critical part of that commitment is forging meaningful, enduring and mutually beneficial relationships with the James Bay Cree Nation (Eeyouch), and engaging openly and respectfully as neighbours and collaborators in this exciting project that has the potential to create lasting jobs and prosperity for Eeyou Istchee and its people. Reference: JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of Pontax Project, James Bay Quebec, Brian Wolfe; Duncan Grieve, August 14, 2023. For more information about Stria Lithium and the Pontax Lithium project, please visit https://strialithium.com Follow us on: Twitter @StriaLithium Instagram @strialithium Facebook http://www.facebook.com/strialithium LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/stria-lithium/ For more information on Stria Lithium Inc., please contact: Dean Hanisch CEO Stria Lithium dhanisch@strialithium.com +1(613) 612-6060 Investors Relations, Stria Lithium Inc. ir@strialithium.com Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We cannot guarantee future results, performance or achievements. Consequently, there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Please refer to the risk factors disclosed under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that this list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking information to conform such information to actual results or to changes in our expectations except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

French fintech Aria lands €15M to bring the digital payment experience to all businesses

Aria

B2B payments represent $120 trillion in volume annually around the world but only 7% of this is conducted digitally. Helping businesses upgrade their payments infrastructure and get paid instantly, French fintech Aria is today announcing a €15M funding round to expand their deferred payment infrastructure across the platform economy and B2B marketplaces. The funding round was led by 13books Capital with participation from Adevinta Ventures, Ankaa Ventures, Otium Capital and angel investors including Laurent Ritter (Purple), Mark Ransford and Guillaume Princen (former Stripe exec). Aria enables any merchant, B2B marketplace or vertical SaaS company that sells goods and services online and offline to offer their sellers a wide array of payment methods and terms, and get paid instantly — all in a single platform. Aria is able to connect with B2B marketplaces, transactional SaaS platforms and ERP systems to distribute early payment of supplier invoices and offers deferred payment options for end-clients via their API. Clément Carrier, CEO and co-founder of Aria, commented: “We have solved a big problem for freelancers and the platform economy but we have seen, first-hand, that businesses face a big bottleneck when it comes to payments. Most online business purchases today are completed by credit cards, while transactions via preferred methods for most businesses — like wires, checks, and online banking — remain offline and have to be conducted elsewhere. This is because the process is incredibly challenging, often involving offline quotes and invoices, multiple phone calls and emails, and long payment delays. Aria manages all of this complexity behind a slick checkout experience and makes offering flexible payments methods and terms as easy as using a credit card. The truth is that innovation in B2B commerce payments has lagged far behind the B2C space. We want to modernise wide-ranging aspects of how B2B commerce is conducted in the digital age.” Aria will offer businesses a check out experience akin to B2C users and underlying this the embedded payment infrastructure will cover funding, KYC/KYB, debtor risk analysis, anti-fraud analysis, credit insurance and debt recovery. A detailed dashboard will provide a clear overview of their payments landscape. Founded in 2019 in Paris by co-founders Clement Carrier and Vincent Folny, as ex-freelancers themselves they understood the pain of waiting for slow payment and uncertainty of income freelancers experience. Since launching their deferred payment API in 2021, Aria scaled up quickly to become the leading provider of deferred payments for the contingent workforce platforms in Europe. Aria is working with over 100 platforms to solve the payment gap between when suppliers need to get paid and when buyers want to pay for goods and services. Aria integrates directly into the platform's systems enabling instant direct payments to suppliers across Europe and allowing buyers up to 90 days to pay for services and goods. Over the last 12 months, on the back of growth in France and their UK launch, Aria has now processed over 0.5 Bn€ in payments for over 30k businesses and freelancers with invoices ranging from €500 to €20,000. Aria is supported by a €150m facility from several investors including M&G Investments to advance payments. Aria has partnered with Europe’s largest freelance platforms and marketplaces such as Malt, Brigad and Jump which are now being funded across Europe. Clément Carrier added: “While B2B payment volume is 5x the size of B2C retail payments, only 7% of B2B commerce is transacted online. Aria replaces the outdated method of B2B payments with an online experience that closely resembles B2C. With Aria’s suite of tools, companies can process any payment method, offer flexible net terms financing, and get paid instantly — all in one online platform. Buyers have the flexibility to pay like they would on a consumer website, transacting in a few clicks.” Michael McFadgen, Partner at 13books Capital, commented: “There is so much to like about Aria it’s hard to know where to start. Amazing team, exceptional growth, clear PMF across multiple verticals, highly capital efficient – they have it all. We’re very, very pleased they chose 13books as their partner for the next phase of growth and we look forward to supporting them.” The team at Aria are on a mission to help fully digitise B2B trade by bringing business payments and financing solutions online and closer to them, reducing friction in the buying process. Stefan Grabmann, Principal at Adevinta Ventures added: “Aria has developed a powerful solution enabling businesses and freelancers to receive payments on their own terms. We believe that the future of B2B marketplaces is fintech-enabled, and Aria is spearheading this transformation across Europe.” About Aria Aria is a B2B deferred payment infrastructure for the platform economy. It enables marketplaces, Transactional SaaS & ERPs companies to improve their growth by offering instant payments to their providers while maintaining cash flow until their customer has paid. Founded in 2019 in Paris by co-founders Clement Carrier and Vincent Folny. Since launching their deferred payment API, Aria has grown rapidly across Europe, to become the leading provider of deferred payment for contingent workforce platforms, working with the largest freelance platforms and marketplaces such as Malt, Brigad, StaffMe or Jump. For more information please visit https://www.helloaria.eu/en or follow via LinkedIn. About 13bookscapital 13books Capital invests in tomorrow’s financial technology. Founded in 2019 with a mission to back bold founders creating the world-changing financial technology of tomorrow, 13books Capital has invested $130 million in Europe's best fintech founders. Coupled with the experience and knowledge of its network, 13books Capital backs the journey of founders to realise their ambitions to scale globally. About Adevinta Ventures Adevinta Ventures is the investment arm of Adevinta, a leading online classifieds group and champion of sustainable commerce with a focus on Europe. Adevinta Ventures invests in start-ups in the marketplace technology space - giving promising ventures a leg-up whilst boosting economic prosperity in the sector. By leveraging the leading positions of Adevinta's brands (e.g. InfoJobs, leboncoin, Kleinanzeigen, Mobile.de, Fotocasa, Coches.net, Subito, Marktplaats) Adevinta Ventures adds strong value and is a long-term partner to its portfolio companies. Find out more at Adevinta.com/ventures. Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.helloaria.eu/en

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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JustiFi and Verifone Partner to Redefine Fintech for Platforms with a Unified Card-Present Solution

JustiFi

JustiFi, the fintech platform for platforms, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Verifone, the payments architect shaping ecosystems for online and in-person experiences. Together, they are introducing a “Unified Card-Present” solution, designed to seamlessly integrate payments for platforms and their customers. Card-Present refers to transactions where the physical payment card is present at the point of sale. JustiFi’s Card-Present solution includes in-person transactions where customers use credit or debit cards with Verifone’s state-of-the-art payment terminals. This enhanced payment processing solution simplifies transaction procedures and consolidates reporting processes for platforms by seamlessly incorporating both card-present and card-not-present transactions within a unified, intuitive dashboard. This innovative offering provides JustiFi’s customers with options of Verifone terminals, including mobile, countertop and stand-alone devices. With flexible lease and warranty options, businesses can effortlessly expand their payment capabilities, leading to increased fintech revenue opportunities. “We are thrilled to unveil our groundbreaking Unified Card-Present solution in collaboration with Verifone,” said Joe Keeley, CEO of JustiFi. “What sets this solution apart is our commitment to providing a comprehensive fintech platform for our customers. With JustiFi, businesses no longer need to navigate a complex web of disparate systems for transaction data and reporting. Whether it’s online payments, embedded lending, insurance, or now in-person transactions, all critical data is consolidated into one powerful dashboard. This unified approach simplifies management, streamlines operations, and empowers our clients to focus on what matters most – driving their business forward.” “We are excited to partner with JustiFi on this innovative omnichannel solution,” said Tim Aden, EVP of Verifone Global Partners. “JustiFi is leveraging Verifone’s consumer-trusted suite of powerful, secure and durable payment terminals with options for checkout at every point of decision, whether in-lane, in the aisle or fully mobile.” With JustiFi’s new Unified Card-Present solution, businesses get the simplicity, flexibility, and reliability they need to thrive in today’s dynamic market. For more information about JustiFi’s Unified Card-Present solution and the benefits it offers to businesses, please visit: https://justifi.tech/justifi-verifone/ About JustiFi: Justifi.tech Media Contact: cory.ploessl@justifi.tech JustiFi, the fintech platform for platforms, enables software companies to monetize white-label fintech products like embedded payments, Buy Now, Pay Later, lending, and insurance faster than ever before. As a registered payment facilitator, JustiFi provides world-class customer support and helps platforms deliver seamless fintech experiences to their end users. About Verifone: Verifone.com/en/global Media Contact: Press@Verifone.com Verifone is the payments architect shaping ecosystems for online and in-person commerce experiences, including everything businesses need – from secure payment devices to eCommerce tools, acquiring services, advanced business insights, and much more. As a global fintech leader, Verifone powers omni-commerce growth for companies in over 165 countries and is trusted by the world’s best-known brands, small businesses and major financial institutions. Contact Details JustiFi Cory Ploessl cory.ploessl@justifi.tech Company Website https://justifi.tech/

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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BEST 3 STEP WINTER BEAUTY ROUTINE

Flora Mirabilis

Simplify and destress your cold-weather beauty routine with Flora Mirabilis (Latin for the wondrous flower). The cult-favorite line created by LA-based holistic esthetician Jordan LaFragola offers the most effective 3 step skincare routine that simplifies, destresses, and makes your routine more economical. The only three products you need for beautiful skin- perfect for travel and gifting! STEP ONE: CLEANSING CLAY is a rich, creamy blend of oils and clay that deep cleanses without drying skin out. Goes on like a cream and emulsifies to a silky lather with water, washing clean and leaving skin soft, smooth, and perfectly cleansed. Linoleic acid-rich carrier oils support healthy barrier function, decreasing moisture loss and nourishing the skin. Essential oils rich in terpenes are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and detoxifying to purify the skin. Kaolin, the mildest of clays, does not pull oil from the skin and instead gently removes surface impurities, making it ideal for everyday use. Apple Cider Vinegar powder lowers the PH of the blend, so it is balanced and beneficial to the skin. The cleanser doubles as a mask when left on the skin! The tube is 5 layer aluminum barrier laminate and shapes to the clay when squeezed. 3oz, $60 STEP TWO: The ultra-clean FACE OIL moisturizer is handcrafted in small batches from 10 transformative plant-based ingredients that brighten, balance, soften, and restore skin, enabling a full range of results in a single step. Sacha Inchi, Apricot Kernel, and Pomegranate Seed oils form the blend's base. These hypoallergenic fruit seed oils are rich in fatty acids, giving the oil its smooth, lightweight texture and intense skin nourishing abilities. Vanilla and Saffron are infused for an antioxidant boost that leaves skin bright and glowing. Essential oils of Sandalwood, Frankincense, Lavender, Rose, and Oud are rich in phytonutrients that restore balance to your skin and give the oil its subtle, gender-neutral scent. Since the beginning, Flora Mirabilis FACE OIL has been handcrafted in small batches for friends, private clients, and niche boutiques. It features a natural, subtle, gender-neutral scent of wood and resin. The bottle is spill-proof and break-resistant, presented in custom-designed white glass with a hand-finished wood cap and a Renaissance-inspired floral motif. EWG Verified™, Leaping Bunny certified, and clinically tested on people, never animals. It is dermatologist-tested and free of synthetic ingredients, fragrances, dyes, and other common skin allergens. The hypoallergenic formula is recommended for even the most sensitive skin. 30ml, $120 STEP THREE: The heavyweight facial massage BEAUTY TOOL is forged from medical-grade 304 stainless steel and used to encourage lymphatic drainage, boost circulation, and relax tense muscles, promoting a healthy, glowing complexion. The ergonomic shape rounds inward on one edge and outward on the other to fit the face and neck contours, with blunt, pointed tips for acupressure and precision work around smaller areas. It is break-proof and designed to last a lifetime. $60 Flora Mirabilis offers a three-piece set, packaged in a wooden gift box and tied with a decorative ribbon. Includes full-size FACE OIL, CLEANSING CLAY, and stainless-steel BEAUTY TOOL. $220 Contact Details Spotlight Beauty PR spotlightbeautypr@gmail.com

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Vertical IQ and Lumos Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership

Vertical IQ

Lumos Technologies, Inc. (Lumos), an innovative small business data analytics and advisory company, and Vertical IQ, a leading provider of Industry Intelligence, have announced a strategic partnership to improve financial institutions’ access to industry-specific information while elevating bankers’ visibility into Small Business Administration (SBA) lending trends and insights. With a shared vision of transparency to empower data-driven strategies, the partnership between Lumos and Vertical IQ will provide clients who advise businesses with unparalleled access to actionable information, insights, and tools. Vertical IQ and Lumos have integrated key data sets of SBA lending trends and industry performance insights for the purpose of sizing market competition, analyzing loan conditions on various industry segments, loan assessment, risk profiling, and predictive credit modeling. The Vertical IQ-Lumos partnership will provide Lumos users with access to more comprehensive industry data, including insights into local businesses’ industry structure, working capital requirements, and financial benchmarks. "We are excited to partner with Vertical IQ to deliver more comprehensive industry data to our clients," said Brett Caines, co-founder and CEO of Lumos. "Vertical IQ's Industry Intelligence will help us provide our clients with deeper insights into industry trends and performance, which will enable them to make more informed decisions." The partnership also will improve the accessibility of industry insights through generative AI as part of the Lumos Business Report. Further, this collaboration will enhance the availability of SBA credit performance data in the Vertical IQ platform. "We are thrilled to partner with Lumos to give trusted advisors the in-depth data and analytics they need to win more business and close more deals," said Paul Hock, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Vertical IQ. "Our actionable Industry Intelligence, combined with Lumos’ SBA credit insights, also will enable credit professionals and lenders to approach industry analysis and all B2B lending with confidence. Our combined data will equip them with automated business summaries that provide the highest-level insights in an easy-to-digest fashion." About Lumos Technologies, Inc. Lumos is an industry-disrupting data analytics company delivering actionable insights, advisory services, and AI-driven technologies with safety and soundness in mind. Backed by expert financial literacy, Lumos provides financial institutions with standardized and automated metrics, powerful decisioning models, and efficient processes with rich, curated data and decades of financial institution literacy at the heart of it all. To learn more about Lumos, visit http://www.lumosdata.com. About Vertical IQ Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Vertical IQ is a nationally recognized leader in Industry Intelligence. Whether they’re pitching a local brewery or a national biotech company, successful sales, marketing and customer success teams use Vertical IQ to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business challenges before, during and after meetings. Covering more than 97% of the economic revenue in the U.S. and Canada through more than 920 Industry Profiles and 3,400 local economic reports, Vertical IQ equips users with the confidence and credibility to make memorable first impressions and sustain enduring relationships. Contact Details Kelsey Surmacz +1 919-787-4600 ksurmacz@verticaliq.com Company Website https://verticaliq.com/

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

StakingRewards Platform Creates Comprehensive Guide to ORBS Staking

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StakingRewards, the leading platform for information on cryptocurrency staking, has created a dedicated guide to ORBS. It provides a detailed breakdown of Layer3 infrastructure project Orbs and a practical guide to staking its native token. The ORBS guide is part of an extensive revamp of the StakingRewards platform. StakingRewards aims to simplify the act of staking Proof-of-Stake (Pos) tokens to participate in network validation and earn rewards. The feature-rich site aggregates data from PoS chains, allowing users to view essential metrics at a glance. This allows crypto holders to make an informed decision about which PoS assets to stake and how to interact with them. The ORBS token now has its own page on StakingRewards that provides a wealth of useful data. Information on net staking flow, APR, risk, reward, percentage of tokens and wallets staked, and much more is supplied. Staking performance can be tracked over time and current token flow can be monitored, making it easy to determine asset inflows and outflows. ORBS stakers can use the StakingRewards portal to view a snapshot of the current staking ecosystem on Orbs and to compare it with the broader PoS market. An integrated calculator allows stakers to calculate their ORBS rewards and to adjust for variables such as compounding or non-compounding rewards. StakingRewards’ ORBS portal goes deeper by publishing a table of ORBS staking providers, known as Guardians. Users can assess the performance of each Guardian and select the provider who aligns with their needs. For the benefit of ORBS holders who have yet to stake their tokens, StakingRewards also provides a step-by-step tutorial that allows beginners to start earning their share of network rewards. StakingRewards is the leading portal for entering the $170B staking industry. It now tracks over 160 yield-bearing assets and more than 17,000 professional staking providers. The addition of ORBS to the StakingRewards platform signifies a commitment to providing users with accessible, reliable, and up-to-date information. In the process, it provides an entry point for crypto holders interested in exploring the world of staking, allowing them to rate assets according to community interest, security, and reward. About Orbs Orbs is an open, decentralized and public blockchain infrastructure. Its flagship products include TWAP and dLIMIT, limit order and TWAP protocols that are 100% decentralized and EVM compatible. They can be integrated with most DEXs and are currently live with exchanges such as QuickSwap, SpookySwap, Thena, and Chronos. Orbs is developed by a dedicated team of more than 30 people, with team members in Tel Aviv, London, New York, Tokyo, and Seoul. For more information, please visit www.orbs.com, or join our community at: Telegram: https://t.me/OrbsNetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/orbs_network Contact Details Orbs Ran Hammer hello@orbs.com

December 12, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Astar Network invites Projects, Builders & Artists to Join Celebratory NFT Campaign for its Mainnet Release

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Astar Network, a frontrunner in the Japanese web3 ecosystem, announces an NFT campaign for the mainnet release of Ethereum Layer 2 “Astar zkEVM Powered by Polygon''. This presents unique collaboration opportunities for like-minded projects and companies. Campaign Overview: The campaign celebrates the release of Astar zkEVM mainnet, scheduled in Q1 2024. It will spotlight the Astar zkEVM ecosystem, enabling users to explore onboarded projects by completing various on-chain and off-chain quests. Once completed, users will be rewarded with access to exclusive NFTs prepared by Astar Network and participating projects. These projects range from enterprises, popular IP artists, and top web3 applications. Astar Network’s Japanese roots, with its rich culture and traditions, will be seen and felt throughout the campaign. The campaign draws inspiration from the highly popular Japanese capsule machines and the mechanism of attaining random prizes in sphere-shaped capsules. Users will be presented with virtual versions, each customized individually for participating projects, and presented on the dedicated campaign website. Users can interact with each project machine to mint and collect limited NFTs, all while partaking in an immersive storyline that draws from Japanese folklore, further adding an engaging element to the experience. This includes the NFT collection of Japanese-inspired characters that Astar Network is preparing. Those characters can be "upgraded" by users further engaging with the campaign and completing requirements, including the collection of NFTs produced by the projects. Why join the campaign as a web3 project? Exposure As pioneers in utilizing the Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit), and becoming the largest parachain in terms of market cap in the Polkadot ecosystem, Astar has already built a dedicated user base that spans blockchains. Additionally, Astar Network is working closely with communities based in different regions of the world to further diversify the reach. The target audience goes beyond web3 natives with a user interface that will allow for easy access to digital assets. The campaign is an opportunity for the projects to promote their services to a global audience composed of incoming and current web3 users. Entering Japan Participating in the campaign opens up opportunities for the project to dive into the Japanese web3 market. Astar Network is a central force in driving the country’s web3 adoption by consulting government agencies and collaborating with Japanese enterprises that are increasingly interested in joining the web3 domain. Leveraging connections that have been already established, Astar Network will spare no effort to explore possibilities to approach the Japanese market together with the participating projects. “ We're excited to share the launch of Astar zkEVM with Polygon Labs in Q1 of next year. It's the solution that our enterprise partners need to build seamlessly on Ethereum. Over 320 organizations have joined Astar and are prepared for the next wave of web3 development in Asia in 2024. We are now opening the doors globally to invite projects, artists, and businesses that have yet to explore web3 to get in contact and join Astar zkEVM with this builder-friendly campaign, ” said Maarten Henskens, Head of Astar Foundation. To express your interest in collaborating with Astar Network on this venture, please fill out the following Google form: https://forms.gle/QQsvgevd39PWHCNT9 Once you complete the form, Astar Network’s team will get back to you with more details regarding the timeline of the campaign and the preparation that is needed. Join us in the celebratory Astar zkEVM launch campaign. Astar Network looks forward to exploring innovative collaborations to kickstart the release of mainnet. About Astar Network Astar Network is the gateway for projects across enterprises, entertainment & gaming in Japan and beyond, driving global adoption and delivering web3 to billions. It leverages a cross-virtual machine powered by Polygon and Polkadot to offer customizable blockchain solutions that accelerate web3 adoption. With zk-powered Ethereum L2 Scaling (zkEVM), EVM, WASM, and a cutting-edge ecosystem, Astar delivers robust, secure, and interoperable web3 technology. Astar zkEVM is the new Layer-2 solution to scale a web3 experience on Ethereum with zero knowledge (ZK) technology. Astar Network adds an EVM equivalent environment that is seamlessly compatible with existing smart contracts, developer tools, and wallets on Ethereum. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Discord | Telegram | GitHub | Reddit | YouTube Contact Details Leora Schreiber pr@marketacross.com

December 12, 2023 07:06 AM Eastern Standard Time

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