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Resulticks and PathFactory Announce Transformative Partnership to Elevate B2B Marketing and Sales Enablement


The partnership between Resulticks and PathFactory will give businesses a competitive edge in the way they engage with and nurture their prospects. With the integration of Resulticks’ RESUL platform, PathFactory customers will be able to identify and target their most qualified leads and customers, nurture them through the sales funnel and beyond with personalized content, as well as track their progress with robust analytics and dashboards.

Highlights of the Resulticks and PathFactory partnership include:

  • Personalized Content Experiences: RESUL’s real-time orchestration and PathFactory’s content intelligence work together to provide highly-personalized content experiences for customers, delivering the right message to the right person at the right time.
  • Improved Customer Engagement: By leveraging RESUL’s connected experiences and PathFactory’s interactive content capabilities, businesses can engage customers across multiple touchpoints—both offline and online-–to create a seamless experience that drives better engagement.
  • Enhanced Data Insights: RESUL’s AI-powered analytics and PathFactory’s content engagement metrics provide deeper insight into customer behavior and preferences, enabling businesses to make more informed decisions about their customer engagement strategies.
  • Streamlined Marketing Operations: Businesses reduce the time and resources required to create, manage, and distribute content as well as customer engagement initiatives.

“The Resulticks team is constantly striving to push boundaries and innovate in the audience engagement space,” said Redickaa Sundaram, CEO of Resulticks. “Our partnership with PathFactory and its world-class content intelligence platform is a great step forward in elevating the kind of connected experiences we’d like to deliver for B2B businesses and their audiences.”

Besides Resulticks, PathFactory also integrates with a number of marketing automation and CRM tools, including AEM, Marketo and Salesforce, to help B2B revenue teams grow pipeline and personalize their customer outreach. For more information visit pathfactory.com/partner

About Resulticks:
Resulticks is a fast-growing leader in real-time audience engagement solutions that deliver top-line growth for brands through connected experiences. Outcomes-focused and enabled by its proprietary cookie-independent identity resolution technology, Resulticks Solutions Inc equips brands to make a transformational leap to true 360-degree customer engagement. With its AI-powered, audience-centric approach it is changing how brands worldwide reach, acquire, and retain satisfied customers. Resulticks Solution Inc. is headquartered in New York City.

About PathFactory:
PathFactory is a content intelligence platform that helps B2B marketing, sales, and support teams create personalized content experiences for their buyers. It uses AI to track user behavior and recommend the most relevant content to each individual. With our proprietary content intelligence data, we provide insights into how buyers are engaging with content, helping you optimize your content strategy, and connect with your buyers in a more personalized and meaningful way to drive pipeline and revenue.

PathFactory has been recognized by Deloitte as one of North America’s 2020 Technology Fast 500 companies. PathFactory was also named the 2023 Top-Rated Content Marketing Software by TrustRadius, a 2023 Content Experience Leader by G2, and a Cool Vendor in Technology Marketing by Gartner. Visit PathFactory.com to see how we can supercharge your ABM, Partner Marketing, Web Personalization and Sales Interactions.

About A Next-Gen Holdings:
NextGen is a distributor of Resulticks and a global technology company focused on no-code cloud solutions that deliver customer engagement innovation. Its ecosystem of next generation cloud, customer engagement, and IoT technologies, coupled with forward thinking IT service providers and digital agencies, help visionary brand leaders succeed in digital transformation. As a multi-cloud partner, NextGen enables its partners to embrace omnichannel engagement, achieve faster go-to-market, and stay ahead of the competition.

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China Media Group Signs MOUs with NHL and USTA to Promote Sports Cooperation


China Media Group (CMG) announces a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to San Francisco to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The agreements cover media rights, technology innovation and sports exchanges.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CGTN America releases “China Media Group Signs MOUs with NHL and USTA to Promote Sports Cooperation”.

China Media Group (CMG) announces a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to San Francisco to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The agreements cover media rights, technology innovation and sports exchanges.

CMG President Shen Haixiong signed Memorandums of Understanding with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and USTA CEO Lew Sherr, respectively, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

“Winter is approaching the Northern Hemisphere, and winter sports are starting to heat up. Although the winter is cold, a variety of winter sports brings people together and makes them feel exciting and warm,” Shen Haixiong said at his meeting with Bettman.

China now has more than 300 million people engaged in winter sports after Beijing hosted the 2022 Winter Olympic Games – making Beijing the world’s first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. The historic Winter Games helped make ice hockey a household name in China. Both CMG and the NHL see broad prospects for cooperation.

Shen said he hopes that the two sides will deepen their ties with cutting-edge broadcast technology and integrated media coverage. Together they can make ice hockey a new bond in China-U.S. sports and people-to-people exchanges, he added.

Bettman said he greatly appreciated CMG’s support. CMG broadcasts have enhanced the popularity of the NHL games in China, he said. He expressed hope that the two sides will increase their long-term cooperation, expand joint broadcast platforms, while hosting ice hockey activities for Chinese fans.

CMG and USTA also agreed to strengthen media rights cooperation, to co-host tennis matches, and promote the sport for young people in China. Both sides said their all-round cooperation reflects the wide popularity of tennis in China and the United States.

The NHL was founded in 1917 and currently has 32 teams. It is considered to be the top professional ice hockey league in the world. Founded in 1881, the USTA has sponsored countless tennis matches at all levels in the U.S., including the U.S. Open – one of the world’s four Grand Slam tennis championships.

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Jerry Koske Appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Aviture Inc.


“Jerry is a highly respected leader in the technology industry, and I am confident that he will excel in his new role as Chief Strategy Officer. His deep understanding of our technology and industry will be invaluable as we develop and execute our overall strategy. I am grateful for his many contributions to Aviture as CTO, and I look forward to working with him to achieve even greater success in the years to come,” says Mark Griffis, President and CEO of Aviture.

“I am thrilled to be appointed Aviture’s Chief Strategy Officer,” says Koske. “Aviture continues to be a company with a tremendous amount of potential, and I am committed to helping us unlock more opportunities so that we can have a further reach and create more impact for our customers.”

About Aviture

Aviture is a custom technology provider who brings an agile and holistic approach to software development. Aviture’s expertise in software consulting, user engagement, system integrations, data engineering, hybrid/cloud architecture, and the Internet of things in the government and commercial sectors has won numerous awards and helped clients across the country achieve the Art of the Possible.

Learn more about Aviture at https://www.aviture.us.com/.

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Kissflow is positioned as a Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix™ for Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platform for Business Developers by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions


According to Abhishek Anant Garg, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “Kissflow allows citizen or business developers to effortlessly build and deploy applications using a simple and easy-to-use graphical user interface. The interface enables developers to utilize app builder and drag-and-drop capabilities to design and create applications by simply selecting the required application modules and dropping them into the interface. The company’s workflow automation capabilities allow developers to speed up the development process by automating repetitive tasks and allow them to focus on the business logic. Kissflow’s Low-code platform is highly adaptable and allows users to create customized solutions that precisely fit their unique requirements. This along with the platform’s scalability, allows organizations to efficiently evolve and expand their digital ecosystems as their needs change and grow. Kissflow places a strong emphasis on governance and compliance, ensuring that as applications multiply, they are compliant to all required standards and regulations and remain secure,” adds Abhishek.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the 2023 technology leader in the Low Code Application Development Platform for Business Developers by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. Kissflow’s inception was rooted in the vision of democratizing technology, empowering business users to become citizen developers. This recognition stands as a profound testament to our commitment to this transformative journey and the trust bestowed upon us by thousands of customers who have harnessed the potential of low-code development with Kissflow,” said Suresh Sambandam, CEO, Kissflow.

Quadrant Knowledge Solutions defines an LCAD platform as “Low-code application development (LCAD) platforms that empower developers to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain applications without the need of any complex coding. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface to the developer for visualizing the flow of application development. LCAD platforms greatly increase the pace of application development along with making the development process convenient, efficient, and secure. The platform provides drag-and-drop feature through which users create applications by dropping pre-built function modules within the development interface. It may provide added functionality of advanced LLM model for AI assistance in the form of code snippets and next best step recommendations.”

Additional Resources:
Download the full report here.
Schedule a live demo of the Kissflow platform here.
Learn more about Kissflow for Citizen Development.

About Kissflow:
Kissflow provides a low-code work platform for enterprises to digitally transform business operations. Kissflow transforms operations by fostering citizen development with its easy-to-use interface for business users while enabling enterprise IT with a robust development & governance layer. Kissflow enables every enterprise user to build and manage apps, processes, tasks, analytics, integration, and collaboration in a unified platform.

Hundreds of global and Fortune 500 brands such as Pepsi, McDermott, Comcast, and Danone, rely on Kissflow to simplify their work. Kissflow has been featured and recognized as an industry leader by Gartner, Forrester and G2. Founded in 2004, Kissflow is an industry pioneer in the low-code / no-code space with a globally distributed workforce. Learn more at https://kissflow.com/

About Quadrant Knowledge Solutions
Quadrant Knowledge Solutions is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, our vision is to become an integral part of our client’s business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our 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, please visit https://quadrant-solutions.com/market-research/

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Kovrr Releases First-Of-Its-Kind, Cyber Materiality Report Solution to Drive Compliance & Enforce Bottom Line Impact of Cyber Attacks to Propel Preventative Strategies


Yakir Golan, Kovrr CEO, warns, “Governing cybersecurity requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Organizations need to be proactive and well-prepared to disclose material events swiftly, providing tangible metrics necessary.”

The Cyber Materiality Report supplies corporations with this measurable, defensible data that equips cybersecurity leaders to confidently communicate their cyber posture and initiate discussions with legal counsel and the board of directors regarding materiality criteria.

Kovrr’s Groundbreaking Approach to Materiality

Kovrr is the first cybersecurity vendor to release an automated solution that arms companies to develop unambiguous definitions of material loss and stay ahead of the most potentially damaging cyber incidents with timely, detailed disclosures.

To address this challenge, Kovrr’s risk experts conducted a comprehensive analysis of corporations worldwide across various industries and concluded that the best practices for determining materiality begin with a basis point of revenue. After quantifying an organization’s cyber risk, the Materiality Report identifies that point on a loss curve and highlights the likelihood of experiencing an event of that magnitude.

Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and the Board

The recent uptick in cybersecurity reporting regulations demands greater collaboration between CISOs and board members who, more than ever, need to remain aligned on organizational cyber risk and mitigation plans.

The Cyber Materiality Report fosters this relationship, creating a shared understanding of the companies’ material cyber risks. With this information, cyber teams and the board can work together to develop data-driven frameworks, making the organization more resilient and better prepared against looming attacks.

Rapid Cyber Insights to Save Critical Resources

With cybersecurity budgets set to tighten, it’s essential for teams to optimize their resources. Kovrr’s cutting-edge cyber risk models employ automated calculations to determine materiality thresholds, eliminating the need for manual data collection and analysis. Instead, organizations can invest that valuable time into threat mitigation.

Kovrr’s novel Materiality Report is also designed to be accessible to executives without a statistical background, facilitating more transparent communications regarding risk prioritization and material incident response planning.

The Power of Financial Benchmarks

When discerning material risks, it’s also beneficial for organizations to contextualize findings by comparing thresholds to those of similar companies. Metrics like financial loss and the likelihood of event occurrence vary by sector, offering insights into the organization’s specific cyber landscape.

For instance, Kovrr’s Fortune 1000 Cyber Risk Report reveals that the Oil, Gas Extraction, and Mining sector exhibits the highest probability of experiencing a material cyber event, even though the anticipated financial impacts remain relatively modest. This comparative insight supports more strategic materiality assessments.

The Key to Material Clarity in 2024

As 2024 draws nearer and the number of cyber attacks rises, establishing a clear definition of materiality is paramount for organizations, particularly those facing increased regulations.

Kovrr’s one-of-a-kind Cyber Materiality Report helps companies quantify their cyber risk and foster the necessary collaboration between security teams and the boardroom to determine appropriate material loss thresholds.

This groundbreaking CRQ tool is poised to play a vital role in shaping how organizations approach cyber materiality reporting, enabling them to meet fiduciary obligations, optimize resources, and build trust by showcasing their commitment to robust cybersecurity practices.

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To learn more about the Cyber Materiality Report and incorporate it into your cyber governance program, please visit https://www.kovrr.com/sec-reporting-materiality.

About Kovrr:

Kovrr’s cyber risk quantification platform empowers enterprise decision-makers to manage cyber exposure more effectively by providing an in-depth risk analysis that drives actionable, financially justified decisions. For more information, please visit www.kovrr.com or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR


DIN Spec Validates MVR as the Standard for Streamlining Data Information & 3D Model Exchange in the Entertainment Industry.

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. proudly announces that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognizes MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. This groundbreaking development unlocks a new world of limitless opportunities for entertainment industry professionals to collaborate and efficiently bring their creative visions to life.

“The accomplishment of DIN SPEC 15801 marks a significant milestone in the continuous evolution of GDTF and MVR, as well as the overall advancement of the entertainment industry,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “Since its inception, MVR has made remarkable progress in meeting the needs of manufacturers and designers through a standardized approach to data and 3D model exchange. This latest recognition further proves our unwavering commitment to unifying the entertainment industry and equipping professionals with the necessary tools for success.”

Developed to facilitate interoperability and data exchange to unify the entertainment industry, MVR has several advantages that deliver critical benefits to both manufacturers and end users. MVR supports full scene description, so for manufacturers, information is all in one easy-to-share, easy-to-maintain file, and users don’t need to worry about losing information between different departments. Because MVR is based on GDTF, the file format has its advantages built-in, including an extensive database with information that can be shared between other applications.

With the ability to communicate directly on local area networks, MVR provides manufacturers hassle-free communication between various applications across all genres and enables efficient collaboration between end users. Allowing the exchange of full environments, MVR lets manufacturers share the same venue or stage between audio, lighting and video planning. At the same time, users can streamline their workflows, creating basic information once to use it multiple times. Plus, MVR maintains kinematic chains, ensuring accurate sub-fixture handling and seamless object correspondence.

“Step by step, we are shaping an industry standard, always with an open ear to the people we are trying to serve. We get a lot of feedback from people who are supportive of the project but also from those who are more concerned with the many small and large things that are not yet perfect,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “We all have enough to do in our day-to-day jobs, but to see an idea grow from its logical origins into something that many people are now working with daily is enough positive feedback to keep this open project moving forward. From our point of view, it is very satisfying to be part of this movement.”

Now, MVR will be a standard foundation for exchanging extended device and environmental data between lighting consoles, CAD and 3D pre-visualization applications, reflecting the real-world physical components of a show setup and the logical patch information of the devices. Like the truck that takes gear to a venue, MVR is the container file that holds all the information about a scene or stage, including GDTF data, patch information, location of objects and other crucial information.

“Since its original release when accompanying the GDTF publication, the My Virtual Rig format has become an industry standard for exchanging stage data between planning tools, visualizers, and consoles, allowing designers and show artists to move fast between ideas, drawings and live stages,” said Josef Valchar, CEO of Robe Lighting. “With the many months-long work on the DIN specification, industry-wide input was carefully considered. While ensuring that the standard follows best industry practices, the feedback was incorporated into the MVR interchange format and communication protocol, now released with the official DIN recognition.”

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. A DIN SPEC is a document specifying requirements for products, services and/or processes, and it’s a trusted strategic instrument for quickly and easily establishing and disseminating innovative solutions that do not conflict with existing standards or rules of procedure.

In 2020, DIN officially recognized GDTF as a specification, DIN SPEC 15800, becoming the standard for describing any controllable device’s hierarchical and logical structure in the lighting and entertainment industry. While it solved the issue of unifying the descriptions of devices and enabled applications to exchange planning data based on GDTF files, the new MVR specification unifies the information exchange of all this data within the context of a 3D modeled environment.

“We are very happy about this further cooperation with the GDTF group. After DIN SPEC 15800, this is the next step to make GDTF and MVR’s great opportunities available as freely accessible standards for the entertainment industry,” said Michael Bahr, senior project manager at DIN. “We are very thankful that the group once again acknowledged the importance of standards and set trust in the development of DIN SPEC 15801. With MVR and GDTF described as DIN SPEC, they can be used widely as trusted and transparent developed documents.”

To learn more about GDTF and MVR, visit gdtf-share.com, and if you are at LDI 2023, stop by booth 1653 or attend the free learning sessions on GDTF & MVR. You can also view and download DIN SPEC 15801, published by Beuth Verlag, here and read it in its entirety at github.com/mvrdevelopment.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Globally, more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting, and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada, and Australia, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

About MA Lighting

MA Lighting International as master distributor is responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of the professional lighting control solutions of MA Lighting Technology. The current product range offers the grandMA3 series and the MA Network Switch. In the past MA has become well known for its grandMA2, grandMA and dot2 series.

Today, MA Lighting is respected for its technical knowledge and has achieved a unique international reputation for its operational philosophy. The company offers several decades of experience and strictly follows a professional user-centric approach, getting as close as possible to the market via its own international offices and support centers in the UK, North America, Latin America, the Middle East/India, Asia Pacific and Scandinavia/Eastern Europe/Russia – supported by a world-wide distribution and service network.

About Robe Lighting

Robe is among the world’s leading moving light manufacturers, recognized for its innovation, quality engineering and dedication to the very highest production values. The company is based in the Czech Republic and all processes involved in making the luminaires is undertaken locally in a 75,000 square meter premises. Currently, Robe employs over 850 skilled staff worldwide. Robe has wholly-owned subsidiaries in six key markets – the U.S., U.K., Middle East, Singapore (Asia Pacific), France and Germany – and a highly proactive and talented regional sales management team which helps oversee and co-ordinate the worldwide distribution network covering over 100 countries.

Robe’s moving and LED lights can be found everywhere. They are working and installed on stages and in concert halls, in theatres and all types of other venues; they are lighting all genres of performance from music to TV to drama and opera; appearing on a myriad of diverse events, as well as at theme park attractions and entering the specialist worlds of architectural and environmental illumination.

Robe is also known for being accessible, forward-thinking and understanding the importance of people and personal communication in sustaining a successful enterprise. The excellent communication with those investing in and using its dynamic range of products is at the core of future research and development.

The company is very proud of its independence and private ownership. This ensures the business remains agile, efficient, decisive and focused on producing genuinely creative tools for an imaginative and exciting industry that constantly pushes boundaries.

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Kamica Price, Vectorworks, Inc., 443-542-0606, [email protected], gdtf-share.com 

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Global Design and Assembly Embarks on a New Partnership with Elkhart, Indiana RV Manufacturers, Revolutionizing LED Lighting and Wire Harness Solutions


Global Design and Assembly’s collaboration with Elkhart’s leading RV manufacturers aims to revolutionize LED strip lighting and wire harness solutions, setting new industry standards. Their cutting-edge technologies, notably the imminent extruded silicone LED strip, signify a significant milestone in advancing RV manufacturing, promising heightened performance and innovation.

NORTHGLENN, Colo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global Design and Assembly is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with several leading RV manufacturers in Elkhart, Indiana, a pivotal initiative aimed at revolutionizing LED strip lighting and wire harness solutions within the recreational vehicle industry.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for Global Design and Assembly, bringing cutting-edge innovation and expertise to the heart of RV manufacturing. The company’s advanced LED lighting and wire harness technologies are set to elevate the standards of quality and performance for the industry.

Elkhart, Indiana, renowned as the “RV Capital of the World,” serves as a key epicenter for recreational vehicle manufacturing, making it an ideal location for this innovative collaboration. Through this partnership, Global Design and Assembly aims to streamline and enhance the manufacturing process by offering state-of-the-art LED lighting solutions and sophisticated wire harnesses specifically tailored for the needs of RVs.

Furthermore, Global Design and Assembly is thrilled to announce the imminent completion of its new extruded silicone LED strip. This new product is the culmination of extensive research and development, representing the latest in advanced lighting technology. The extruded silicone LED strip promises to provide superior durability, efficiency, and versatility, setting a new benchmark in the industry.

“Our collaboration with Elkhart’s RV manufacturers signifies an exciting chapter in our journey to redefine standards in LED lighting and wire harnesses,” said Jason Morales, Owner at Global Design and Assembly. “We are proud to bring our expertise to this vibrant hub of RV innovation, and we are confident that our upcoming extruded silicone LED strip will further revolutionize the industry.”

The new partnership reflects Global Design and Assembly’s commitment to providing innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving demands of the RV manufacturing sector. By integrating advanced LED technology and bespoke wire harness systems, the company aims to contribute to greater efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance in RV production.

For more information about Global Design and Assembly and its groundbreaking LED strip lighting, wire harness manufacturing solutions, and the new extruded silicone LED strip, please visit https://www.globaldesignassembly.com or contact Jason Morales [email protected].

About Global Design and Assembly: Global Design and Assembly is a leading provider of cutting-edge LED lighting and wire harness manufacturing, catering to diverse industries globally. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company specializes in providing state-of-the-art, customizable products that redefine standards and elevate performance.

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New Technologies Including Genetic Tools and Harvest Weed Seed Control Featured at Weed Science Meetings


The CWSS will hold its annual meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 20-23, 2023. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Managing Weeds through Seeds and Genes”. Plenary sessions on the topic will be led by four scientists.

Martin Laforest, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist.
Laforest and his colleagues are using molecular and genetic tools to study the simple and more complex cases of herbicide resistance. This information is used to develop genetic tests for the early detection of similar herbicide resistance cases, which allows growers to proactively apply mitigation strategies.

Eric Patterson, a Michigan State University weed scientist.
His lab is especially interested in how genome rearrangements are used as novel sources of genetic variation for weed adaptation to abiotic stresses.

Breanne Tidemann, an Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist.
Her research program in Lacombe focuses on management of herbicide resistant weeds, integrated weed management strategies, and novel weed management practices.

Michael Flessner, a Virginia Tech weed scientist.
His research efforts focus on herbicides and herbicide resistance as well as cover crops and harvest weed seed control.

The program also will feature graduate student presentations and concurrent oral and poster presentation sessions on weed management and related topics. It will also feature symposia exploring harvest weed seed control and using genetic tools for weed management. Workshops will include analysis of molecular data, the role of artificial intelligence in publishing manuscripts, and preparing a submission package to the Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

Additional information is available online.

North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS), December 11-14, 2023

The 2023 NCWSS program in Minneapolis from December 11-14, 2023, will feature over 150 presentations with a large number of graduate student poster, paper and video contestants.

“It is wonderful to see the increases in engagement from graduate and undergraduate students this year,” says Dawn Refsell, NCWSS program committee chair. “Changes to the program come with the desire to have more time for conversation and networking, along with time to judge all the student contests.” Networking events include the Women in Weed Science event and multiple poster sessions.

Several student activities are scheduled, including a tour to the WinField United facility before the meeting. On Wednesday, December 13, competitions in paper and poster contests will wrap up in the morning so students can attend a workshop titled “Networking & Mentoring-Up for Graduate Students”.

On Tuesday, December 12, Thom Petersen, Minnesota commissioner of agriculture, will address the group. Lee Van Wychen, WSSA executive director of science policy, will address members about federal weed science policy. Reid Smeda, NCWSS president, will also address members during the opening session.

Two symposia are scheduled for Wednesday, December 13. The first one is entitled “Field to Film: Beginners Guide to Video Editing and Production”. Speakers will discuss tricks of the trade and how to create valuable digital media. The second symposia is entitled “UAV Pesticide Applications”. This session will cover the concepts, challenges, evolution of technology, and regulations for UAV and weed management.

On Thursday morning, December 14, the newly branded “Society Breakfast” is where Dustyn Sawall from Winfield United will discuss formulation chemistry. This event will be followed by the annual “What’s New in Industry” presentations.

Additional information is available online.

Meetings Scheduled for Early Next Year

The annual meetings below have been scheduled for the first quarter of 2024. Further details will be publicized and posted online as they become available.

The WSSA will meet jointly with the Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS) in San Antonio, Texas, on January 22-25, 2024. Additional information is available online.

The Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS) will meet January 7-11, 2024, in Boston Massachusetts. Additional information is available online.

The Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) will meet March 4-7, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Additional information is available online.

About the Weed Science Society of America

The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.

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Lee Van Wychen, National & Regional Weed Science Societies, 202-746-4686, [email protected]https://www.wssa.net/ 

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TechnologyAdvice Ranked Number 378 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™


Attributes 336% Revenue Growth to incredible team and partners!

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TechnologyAdvice today announced it ranked No. 378 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 29th year. TechnologyAdvice grew 336% during this period.

TechnologyAdvice’s chief executive officer, Rob Bellenfant, credits TA’s amazing team and partners with the company’s 336% revenue growth. He said, “It has been another amazing year of growth and accomplishment at TechnologyAdvice and I cannot thank our fantastic team members and global partners enough for their support.”

“Each year we look forward to reviewing the progress and innovations of our Technology Fast 500 winners. This year is especially celebratory as we expand the number of winners to better represent just how many companies are developing new ideas to progress our society and the world, especially during a slow economy,” said Paul Silverglate, vice chair, Deloitte LLP and U.S. technology sector leader. “While software and services and life sciences continue to dominate the top 10, we are encouraged to see other categories making their mark. Congratulations to all the winners who show us how creativity, hard work and perseverance can lead to success.”

“As for growing companies, it’s always rewarding to be recognized for the ongoing commitment it takes to navigate obstacles, transform when necessary and ultimately create a thriving business,” said Christie Simons, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “Over the nearly 30 years we’ve been compiling the Technology Fast 500, we’ve seen new categories emerge, growth rates explode, and certain regional markets shine from the bright talent they attract. We are proud of all the winners for achieving this well-deserved honor.”

Overall, the 2023 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 201% to 222,189% over the three-year time frame from 2019 to 2022, with an average growth rate of 1,934% and a median growth rate of 497%.

About the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Now in its 29th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2019 to 2022.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

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Revolutionary Software For Accounting and Business Management


Basil was designed by our team of experts as the cure for “app overload” that many modern businesses face. We understand the pain of constant context-switching between disparate tools. By combining frequently used features into one application, Basil empowers organizations to cut through the noise and boost workplace productivity. Basil is the only all-in-one cloud platform that offers a comprehensive suite of accounting and business management tools at an affordable price.

Key Features include:

1. Client Portal – Secure, password-protected file storage and an intuitive portal that makes it easy for clients to collaborate. Email links directly to clients so they don’t have to worry about remembering another password.

2. Tasks & Workflows – Track tasks and projects with an easy-to-use workflow tool. Automatically remind clients about incomplete tasks.

3. Unlimited eSignatures – Electronically sign unlimited documents with eSignatures and KBA as recommended by the IRS.

4. Time Tracking & Reports – Track billable hours for tasks and share reports with clients. Never miss billing opportunities.

5. Chat – Chat with team members and clients in real-time to collaborate on projects.

6. CRM – Centralized database to store all client information and quickly access client data, notes, and project history.

7. Email – Accountants are empowered to streamline their communication workflow by effortlessly syncing their Gmail and Outlook email accounts with Basil’s practice management software.

8. Email “templates” – Create professional and customized email templates to simplify your email correspondence. Reply to emails using your templates or bulk send emails for important tax reminders.

9. Calendar – Never miss a deadline or task again! Basil’s calendar was built to efficiently schedule client meetings, set reminders for important deadlines, and allocate time for critical tasks.

10. Forms – Create custom forms tailored to your practice’s needs for efficiently gathering client information, whether it’s for onboarding new clients or administering tax questionnaires.

11. Billing – Create personalized bills directly from tasks, projects, and fixed items like software subscriptions – all with the ease of a few clicks.

12. QuickBooks Online integration – Seamlessly integrate QuickBooks Online with Basil so you can sync clients, service items, and send bills to QuickBooks Online for payment.

13. Charts – Visualizations provide insights into billable hours, staff performance, project status, and more.

14. Document Editing – Edit, collaborate, and track versions of documents all within the platform.

15. Mobile App – Upload files, sign documents, and get notifications on the go with our mobile app.

16. White-Label Support – Brand the software as your own with a custom logo and colors.

17. Security – 256-bit encryption and secure AWS storage means your data is protected by bank-level security.

18. Onboarding & Support – Complimentary onboarding services and 24/7 support to ensure your success.

“Basil is a one-stop shop for all my accounting records, maintains all my eSignature needs, and provides a task management tool. The software team at Basil is very knowledgeable, kind, and considerate,” said Lola Dunmire of Accounting Made Easy. “I like that I can call for service and get a live human being who is very knowledgeable about the product and then provides a solution to the issue that I might be facing.”

Basil is flexible and customizable to meet the diverse needs of numerous businesses in many industries. Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, Basil provides the features your team needs to collaborate and get work done efficiently.

Robust security protocols and advanced encryption give professionals peace of mind that their data is safeguarded at all times. The cloud-based solution ensures team members can securely access files and collaborate from any location with an internet connection. Availability isn’t limited to the office – professionals can work productively from home, client sites or on the go.

Basil offers a complimentary demo and a 15-day free trial to experience the platform firsthand. Our world-class support team will also guide you through onboarding and provide 24/7 support.

With budget-friendly monthly pricing starting at just $30, Basil delivers exceptional value without the hassle of managing multiple apps and subscriptions.

To get started with a free trial, visit us at getbasil.app to sign up for a free trial of Basil today and see how it can help you streamline your workflows and boost your productivity.

For more information contact Head of Marketing, Sharissa Barnett at [email protected] or 408.217.2458 Ext.121.

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