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BigID CEO Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship

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BigID’s CEO, Dimitri Sirota, Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at 2023 Builders and Innovators Summit

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is recognizing BigID’s CEO, Dimitri Sirota, as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023 at its Builders and Innovators Summit in Healdsburg, California.

Goldman Sachs selected Dimitri from multiple industries to be honored at the two-day event. Dimitri Sirota is the CEO and co-founder of BigID: he’s an established serial entrepreneur, investor, mentor and strategist. BigID is a leader in data security, privacy, compliance, and governance: enabling organizations to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their data in an AI-driven single platform for data visibility and control. Customers turn to leading experts at BigID to reduce their data risk, automate security and privacy controls, achieve compliance, drive innovation, improve customer trust, and understand their data across their entire data landscape – from data centers and across the cloud.

“I am honored to be recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2023,” said Dimitri Sirota, CEO of BigID. “BigID will continue to lead with innovation and transform how customers manage, protect, and get value from their data.”

“We’re delighted to recognize Dimitri as one of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2023,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Like everyone in this year’s class, Dimitri has been a visionary in their field, pushing forward innovation and redefining markets. We are excited to harness Goldman’s convening power to bring together these dynamic leaders and hear their insights.”

In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs, the Summit consists of general sessions and clinics led by seasoned entrepreneurs, academics and business leaders as well as resident scholars.

About BigID

BigID empowers organizations to know their enterprise data and take action for data-centric security, privacy, compliance and governance. Customers deploy BigID to proactively discover, manage, protect, and get more value from their regulated, sensitive, and personal data across their data landscape. BigID has been recognized for its data intelligence innovation as a CNBC’s 2022 Top 25 Startups for the Enterprise, named to the 2021 Forbes Cloud 100, recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 For the 3rd consecutive year, the 2021 and 2022 Deloitte 500, and named as a “Market Leader Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)” in the 2023 Global InfoSec Awards, 2019 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, and an RSA Innovation Sandbox winner. Find out more at https://bigid.com.

About Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

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Stereolabs Accelerates Smart Robot Navigation with NVIDIA Isaac Integration

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Stereolabs has integrated the ZED SDK and ZED X stereo cameras into NVIDIA Isaac Sim and added support for NVIDIA Isaac ROS to accelerate development of space-aware autonomous robots

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Stereolabs, a pioneer in vision-based sensing technology, is making its ZED SDK and ZED X stereo cameras accessible in NVIDIA Isaac Sim, a powerful simulation application for developing, testing and managing AI-based robots. Additionally, these cameras are now compatible with NVIDIA Isaac ROS.

Within the NVIDIA Isaac Sim platform, developers can now harness the power of Stereolabs’ ZED X stereo cameras virtually and get full access to ZED SDK, the most advanced stereovision software stack to build space-aware applications.

There are many advantages to using the new integration to virtually design and test autonomous robots:

  • Hardware: Users can now get access to the exact 3D model of the ZED X Camera to test and validate the number of cameras required, camera positioning, resolution, frame rate and field-of-view.
  • Software: Developers have access to the complete ZED SDK library, including depth sensing, localization and object detection and can therefore simulate the end-to-end software stack. They can take full advantage of advanced simulation tools like NVIDIA Isaac Sim and get massive gains in terms of reproducibility, scalability, complex scenario testing and data collection. This can lead to major improvements in overall software performance.

Simulations are increasingly becoming a new standard for robot development. And as demand for autonomous robots skyrockets in light of labor shortages and supply chain challenges, simulation platforms like NVIDIA Isaac Sim have enabled developers to design, develop and test any hardware stack in a faster and safer way — saving significant time and resources by iterating frequently without the time-consuming setup that might be required in a physical test.

“Simulation is the future of robotics engineering,” said Cecile Schmollgruber, CEO of Stereolabs. “By using Stereolab cameras integrated with NVIDIA Isaac Sim, developers and engineers will be able to experiment with stereovision in a virtual environment for the first time and build space-aware applications before ever attaching a real camera to a real robot. This capability will empower developers and engineers to design, develop and test autonomous robots in much faster cycles to save massively on resources and obtain the best results in the real world.”

The ZED SDK and ZED X cameras are compatible and integrated with NVIDIA Jetson modules and have also been made compatible with NVIDIA Isaac ROS. Isaac ROS is a collection of hardware-accelerated, high-performance, low-latency packages that deliver NVIDIA perception technologies to the ROS developer community. Packages like Isaac ROS nvblox will also work easily with ZED cameras.

The integration will enable developers to:

  • Safely test robots in real-world conditions: Developers can test ZED SDK-based tasks and applications in a virtual environment and simulate different real-world scenarios, such as navigating obstacles in a warehouse.
  • Use synthetic data generation to train AI: As an alternative to physical cameras, developers can send synthetic streaming frames from Isaac Sim to the Stereolabs SDK to train machine learning models and improve the performance of AI vision-based robots.
  • Streamline ROS integration: The integration streamlines the development process for ROS users, because the Isaac Sim extension is compatible with Stereolabs’ ROS 1/2 wrapper.
  • Increase cost efficiencies: Isaac Sim eliminates the need for physical cameras, reducing hardware costs and making it more cost-effective to develop and test robotic systems.

Stereolabs’ ZED SDK and ZED X stereo cameras are now available within the sensors catalog on NVIDIA Isaac Sim. To learn more, visit developer.nvidia.com/isaac-sim.

To see how the ZED SDK and ZED X stereo cameras will operate within the virtual environment in NVIDIA Isaac Sim platform and how the spatial mapping, depth, and point clouds outputs compare with those from a physical environment, read our blog post.

To learn more about Stereolabs and its vision-based perception technology, visit stereolabs.com.

About Stereolabs

Stereolabs is the leading provider of 3D depth and motion sensing solutions based on stereo vision and artificial intelligence. From robots to drones and cars, Stereolabs empowers machines with the ability to see and understand. We enable developers across multiple industries to create truly intelligent machines and applications that improve our daily lives.

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LaunchSquad, Stereolabs, 1 6038196727, [email protected], https://www.stereolabs.com/

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The Ultimate Docking Solution for Dell 10″ Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet

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Designed with efficiency in mind, the DS-DELL-1100 Series allows for one-handed docking and undocking, streamlining workflow and saving valuable time. The spring-loaded connector head ensures a constant and secure connection, keeping mission critical equipment fully operational at all times.

Offering a variety of power supply options, this docking station is suitable for various vehicle types. Choose from an internal, non-isolated power supply compatible with a wide range of power inputs (9-36V) or pair with an external power supply. Mobile workers can access all tablet buttons and ports even while the tablet is securely docked, providing uninterrupted usability.

The DS-DELL-1100 Series is fully compatible with a range of Dell 7030 tablet accessories, including hard and soft handles, magnetic mounts, rotating hand straps, and shoulder straps, to offer users a comprehensive ecosystem of options to enhance their work. Despite its feature-rich design, the DS-DELL-1100 Series maintains a compact and lightweight build, ensuring it doesn’t compromise performance.

An integrated cable management system keeps the workspace organized and efficient, eliminating cable clutter. Additionally, the docking station features an integrated VESA 75 mounting pattern, providing versatility for installation in various environments.

The DS-DELL-1100 Series from Havis is more than just a docking station; it’s a complete solution for mobile workers who rely on the Dell 10″ Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet in their daily operations. Whether you’re operating in the field of mobility, ensuring public safety, or tackling the challenges of any rugged industry, the DS-DELL-1100 Series is engineered to elevate your productivity, bolster connectivity, and deliver an unparalleled user experience.

“The DS-DELL-1100 Series is a testament to Havis’ long-standing commitment to our customers’ success,” says Brett Young, Havis’s Director of Sales for Public Safety. “With its versatility and compatibility with Dell 7030 tablet accessories, this docking solution will not only enhance productivity but also adapt to the unique demands of various industries.”

ABOUT HAVIS
Havis, Inc., is a privately held, ISO 9001 certified company that manufactures in-vehicle mobile office solutions for public safety, public works, government agencies, and mobile professionals. For more than 80 years, the Havis mission has been to increase mobile worker productivity with industry-leading products that are built to the highest safety and quality standards and are designed with comfort in mind. Havis is dedicated to responsible intellectual property management and fosters ongoing innovation. Its patent and trademark portfolio demonstrates a commitment to consistently researching and developing unique products and solutions for mobile industries around the world. Havis currently employs more than 300 people, with headquarters in Warminster, PA, and additional locations in Plymouth, MI, and globally. For more information on Havis, please call 1-800-524-9900 or visit http://www.havis.com.

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Sara Meyer, Havis, 2159570720, [email protected], havis.com

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Full Frame Insurance Expands Coverage to Include New York

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With this expansion, FFI’s general liability coverage is accessible in all 50 states, offering a general aggregate limit of $2,000,000. This ensures that photographers and videographers have the necessary protection against liability claims.

In addition to general liability coverage, Full Frame Insurance offers optional camera equipment insurance (Inland Marine), which protects your most valuable assets.

“We are dedicated to serving the photography and videography community with top-notch insurance solutions,” said Siosiua Militoni, product manager for Full Frame Insurance. “We’re thrilled that photographers and videographers in New York can now benefit from our excellent rates, seamless purchasing process, and online management, allowing them to focus on their creative work.”

Full Frame Insurance has earned the trust of over 11,000 professionals in the industry. Its reputation is built on reliable service, prompt claim handling, and a commitment to providing tailored insurance solutions for photographers and videographers.

To learn more about Full Frame Insurance and coverage details, visit https://www.fullframeinsurance.com/.

About Full Frame Insurance:

Full Frame Insurance (FFI) is a national insurance agency managed by Insurance Canopy, specializing in insurance solutions for photographers and videographers across the United States. With nationwide coverage, online account management, and a quick quote-and-buy process, FFI offers photographers and videographers the convenience and peace of mind they deserve. Trusted by over 11,000 professionals, Full Frame Insurance provides quality insurance tailored to the unique needs of the industry.

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Robert Lisiecki, Full Frame Insurance, 1 (385) 342-5490, [email protected], www.fullframeinsurance.com 

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The Community Roundtable Recognizes Excellence in Community Management with Community Leadership Awards 2023

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ESRI, UKG, AECOM, and Gallaudet University among global organizations recognized as leaders of innovation in community management.

BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The winners of the eighth annual Community Leadership Awards were announced Thursday, October 5th and included community leaders from organizations like Udacity, Microsoft, UKG, ESRI, AECOM, and more. The Community Roundtable, the leading global resource for the community management industry, presented the awards at their annual Connect event for online community management professionals. As the recognized leader in community management research, training, and thought leadership, The Community Roundtable is uniquely qualified to evaluate and reward individual and organizational contributions to the industry.

Community Leadership Awards recognize excellence in online community management across ten categories: Outstanding Community Programming, Outstanding Community Dashboard, Outstanding Community ROI, Outstanding Community Design Element, Outstanding Advocacy Program, Outstanding New Community, Outstanding Community Migration, Community MVP, Community Champion, and Community Phoenix. Members of TheCR Network – the world’s premier independent resource for community professionals – were recognized in seven individual categories. In total, 14 organizations and individuals were recognized for outstanding efforts in community management.

“We are honored to have a front row seat to witness the innovative work these community professionals are doing,” said Jim Storer, Co-Founder and COO at The Community Roundtable. “As the community world continues to evolve, the organizations and individuals recognized provide a blueprint to the professional for exemplary work.”

The winners of 2023 Community Leadership Award are:

Outstanding Community Dashboard 2023: AECOM

The “Outstanding Community Dashboard” award recognizes a community dashboard that exhibits the most impressive and engaging design, sharing metrics and measurement in an impactful way that contributes to the overall narrative of a community program.

Outstanding Community ROI 2023: Udacity

“Outstanding Community ROI” award recognizes a community that has best demonstrated significant ROI for their business/organization through innovative community management practices.

Outstanding Community Programming 2023: Community Food Navigator

The “Outstanding Community Programming” recognizes an exceptional community programming that the whole of a member’s journey.

Outstanding Community Design Element 2023: UKG

The “Outstanding Design Element” award recognizes a design element in an online community program that demonstrates meaningful engagement through thoughtful design.

Outstanding Advocacy Program 2023: ESRI

The “Outstanding Advocacy Program” award recognizes outstanding community leadership programs that increase engagement, recognize members, and showcase unique talents.

Outstanding Community Launch 2023: Gallaudet University

The “Outstanding Community Launch” award recognizes an innovative or exceptional new Community launched in the last year.

Outstanding Community Migration 2023: Udacity

The “Outstanding Community Migration” award recognizes a community or community team that completes a community migration with exceptional results.

Community Phoenix 2023: April Uzarski, Microsoft

The “Community Phoenix” award recognizes an individual or team that successfully navigated dramatic change to their workplace or industry.

Community MVP 2023: Research Innovations, Inc.

The “Community MVP” award recognizes team excellence in community management – including outstanding efforts, willingness to share with peers, achievements, and excellent community results.

Community Champion 2023: Allison Brotman, UKG

The “Community Champion” award recognizes a specific executive that has shown they understand the value of and fully commit to supporting their Community initiatives through messaging, funding, and integrating community into their overall organization.

Community Detective 2023: Rosemary Tietge, Claris

“Community Detective” awards the member who helps source group knowledge and expertise by regularly asking thoughtful and meaningful questions in TheCR Network.

Community Explorer 2023: Stefanie Melfi

“Community Explorer” awards the member who charts new territory in the community management industry. They take best practices, research, and community models to experiment and advance the industry.

Community Pack Leader 2023: Melanie Binder, HFMA

“Community Pack Leader” awards the member who consistently leads the most discussions, online, in-person, and on virtual calls, and shows leadership around a topic or initiative in TheCR Network.

Community Journaler 2023: Oliver Beirne, Arm

“Community Journaler” awards the member who works out loud the most regularly and with the most depth.

Community Power User 2023: Marissa Rogers, PegaSystems

“Community Power User” awards the most active member in TheCR Network who contributes on a regular basis in a wide variety of ways, from sharing their expertise to supporting and encouraging other members.

Community Rookie of the Year 2023: Michelle Sneck, USAA

“Rookie of the Year” awards a Network member who has fewer than three years of industry experience, is new to TheCR Network, and is a power user – regularly collaborating and contributing inside the Network.

About The Community Roundtable: The Community Roundtable is the leading, global resource for the community management industry. The Community Roundtable helps organizations from Fortune 500s to start-ups and associations recognize, define, and leverage the power of their communities. Through the industry’s only comprehensive community management research, The Community Roundtable provides training, events, and consulting to help companies recognize real ROI from their community programs. TheCR Network – the world’s premier resource for community professionals, connects hundreds of community practitioners worldwide for networking, professional development, training, education, and support. Learn more at communityroundtable.com

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Shannon Abram, The Community Roundtable, 1 6179011488, [email protected], The Community Roundtable

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Maxon Explores Past, Present and Future of Motion Graphics at NAB New York 2023

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“Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by these luminaries who have continuously pushed their boundaries and achieved remarkable success in their respective fields,” says Maxon CEO David McGavran. “We have been incredibly pleased with the turnout at events this year and are excited for more people to experience firsthand at NAB New York the power and versatility of the Maxon One tools, and how they can be used to redefine creative possibilities.”

Visitors are also invited to use Maxon’s exclusive code “NY3627” to register for NAB New York for free.

Speakers at Maxon’s NAB New York 2023 showcase include:

  • Anthony Bari Jr is a technical consultant for Adobe, Blackmagic Design, Maxon, and more with Emmy award-winning post-production experience. During his 15+ years in the industry he has worked on commercials, TV shows, documentaries and sports, as well as promotional and branded content campaigns.
  • Eran Stern is the founder of Stern FX, a training hub with free tutorials and full-length courses, and an Adobe certified expert trainer. He has over two decades of experience in post-production and has worked with a number of high-profile clients including Apple, LinkedIn, BBC, Disney, McCann and Lightricks.
  • Eric Say is the owner/creative director at Gameday Creative, a creative agency based in NY specializing in sports and broadcast graphics. He has been the lead director on graphic packages for Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, NFL, MLB, Olympics and more.
  • Harrison Vincent is a versatile freelance director, designer and animator from Denver. With a passion for large personal projects and a commitment to mastering new software, he thrives at the intersection of design and 3D, crafting captivating visual experiences.
  • Joe Herman is a New York-based artist, animator and filmmaker. He has worked with leading production companies on many commercial, broadcast and independent film projects. He also lectures and teaches widely about 3D animation and production.
  • María Guðjohnsen is an Icelandic 3D artist based in New York. Her work depicts utopian speculations of potential realities inspired by the future, sci-fi, and computer graphics. She has worked with brands including Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Jagermeister and more.
  • Matt Milstead is a partner at Mograph.com and a freelance 3D animator with over 22 years of experience in the industry. As a leader in his field, he has worked on diverse projects from video games to movies and co-hosts the Mograph podcast, sharing his expertise with others in the industry.
  • Nasir Barday is a UX designer who specializes in the FinTech space. He brings novel techniques, including 3D and motion design, to his work in his efforts to design the future of finance. His personal projects aim to develop his expertise in these techniques.
  • Sarah Chokali is a motion creative with experience developing motion graphics for a range of fields, such as tech, education, advertising and entertainment. Sarah also takes time to craft personal art pieces that echo her own life experiences and offer glimpses into her cultural Iraq heritage.

All presentations will also be streamed online and available to watch on the Maxon YouTube channel. Head to the Maxon event page to find more details on each presentation and the full schedule.

About Maxon

Maxon makes powerful, yet approachable software solutions for content creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects and visualization. Maxon’s innovative product portfolio helps artists supercharge their creative workflows. Our product lines include the award-winning Cinema 4D suite of 3D modeling, simulation and animation technology; the creativity-on-the-go Forger mobile sculpting app; the diverse Red Giant lineup of revolutionary editing, motion design and filmmaking tools; the leading-edge, blazingly fast Redshift renderer; and ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting and painting solution.

Maxon’s team is comprised of fun, passionate people who believe in building and empowering a successful artistic community. From our popular, inclusive events to our free Cineversity educational resources, Maxon recognizes that developing strong connections with creatives and fostering their professional growth is integral to our ability to stay on top of industry trends and better serve customers.

Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.

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Chloe Larby, Maxon, 44 7454012045, [email protected], maxon.net

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Aretech Installs the First ZeroG 3-Dimensional BWS System

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Aretech announces the first installation of ZeroG 3D, a 3-dimensional body-weight support system at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Middle River, MD.

STERLING, Va., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Aretech, LLC the world leader in robotic body-weight support systems, announces the first installation of ZeroG 3D, a 3-dimensional body-weight support system. The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Middle River, MD is the first center in the world to start using ZeroG 3D with their patients.

ZeroG 3D provides dynamic body-weight support and fall protection and allows patients to move freely in a workspace up to 500 square feet. Using ZeroG 3D, therapists can safely work with their patients on gait, balance, and functional activities of daily living. ZeroG 3D is ideal for simulating real-world scenarios such as navigating a kitchen, laundry room, or work on stepping strategies in any direction.

Aretech’s CEO, Joe Hidler, PhD says “Kennedy Krieger has been using Aretech technology at two of their other locations. They are a wonderful organization, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that they are the first to be using ZeroG 3D with their patients.”

“We are excited that our new White Marsh location for the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury is the first in the world to use Aretech’s ZeroG 3D. We chose ZeroG 3D to be the critical piece of innovative rehabilitation technology for our patients who receive activity-based restorative therapy,” said Tom Novotny, AVP, Director of Operations.

The ZeroG 3D installed at Kennedy Krieger has a workspace that is 10-feet wide by 50-feet long. This large area gives the staff a wide variety of options in treating their patients, including using a treadmill and other equipment while using dynamic body-weight support and fall protection.

About Aretech:

Aretech is a world leader in developing advanced rehabilitation technologies for improving function and independence. The company as a strong commitment to quality, innovation and developing technology based on evidence-based research. For more information, visit: www.aretechllc.com

About Kennedy Krieger Institute:

Kennedy Krieger is internationally recognized for improving the lives of tens of thousands of children, adolescents and adults with neurological, rehabilitative or developmental needs through inpatient and day hospital programs, outpatient clinics, home and community services, education, and research. To learn more about Kennedy Krieger Institute, visit: www.kennedykrieger.org

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Don Gronachan, Aretech, 1 571-292-8889, [email protected], www.aretechllc.com

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KPA Acquires ComplyNet to Expand Capabilities and Expertise in Automotive Compliance

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ComplyNet has built a comprehensive solution that helps dealers create a proactive compliance culture. Using a 10-step digital compliance process called Guided Compliance Assistance, supported by the ABLE compliance software suite, ComplyNet enables dealers to proactively address compliance matters including:

  • Privacy and Safeguards of information and security to protect consumer privacy and comply with FTC regulations
  • EHS training and content to comply with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
  • Sales, Finance, and Advertising topics such as deal jacket audits, reviews, Red Flags Rule, Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, and the IRS

“Joining forces with a leading company like KPA is exciting,” said ComplyNet’s Jeff McCurry, CEO. “ComplyNet is an elite team of determined individuals who have been dedicated to delivering exceptional compliance software to our clients, and we are incredibly proud of the ABLE solution. We are excited to join forces with a true leader in dealership compliance, and together expand on our capabilities and expertise, and the exceptional value we offer to the industry.”

In the last several years, government agencies have increased regulations and scrutiny targeting dealerships and other hazardous industries. It has become vital for organizations to proactively manage their compliance and risk by creating and promoting an environment that is safe, secure, and transparent for employees and customers. For over 35 years, KPA has established itself as a best-in-class leader in compliance software and services enabling organizations to stay safe and compliant. KPA has also developed an unmatched end-to-end, award-winning online compliance training catalog, and employs more than 120 expert risk management consultants throughout the US. With the combination of ComplyNet, KPA is even better positioned to meet the needs of customers in an increasingly regulated environment.

With this acquisition, Providence Equity Partners, the majority shareholder in KPA, continues to be committed to investing in the safety and compliance industry. The demand for software and training solutions that help organizations digitize and improve their safety and compliance programs has increased significantly. According to Will Hughes, Managing Director at Providence Equity Partners, “ComplyNet is well suited to join KPA and further accelerate KPA’s growth as a leading provider of end-to-end compliance solutions for all hazardous industries.”

TD Cowen served as the exclusive financial advisor to KPA in this transaction. Presidio Technology Partners acted as financial advisor to ComplyNet in the transaction.

About KPA
KPA provides Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Workforce Compliance solutions for a wide range of businesses. Offering a unique combination of software, services, and award-winning training, KPA helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on what’s important—their core business. For over 30 years, KPA has helped 11,000 + clients comply with regulations, reduce costs, and increase productivity.

About ComplyNet
Founded in 1994 to address the unique risks for auto dealers in the compliance arena, ComplyNet has grown to offer a full set of compliance services for dealers. ComplyNet’s mission is to empower dealerships to mitigate risk and fulfill their obligations to their employees and customers by providing innovative compliance solutions that leverage technology, processes and people.

About Providence Equity Partners
Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity investment firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education and technology companies across North America and Europe. Providence combines its partnership approach to investing with deep industry expertise to help management teams build exceptional businesses and generate attractive returns. Since its founding in 1989, Providence has invested over $35 billion across more than 170 private equity portfolio companies. With its headquarters in Providence, RI, the firm also has offices in New York, London, Boston and Atlanta. For more information, please visit http://www.provequity.com.

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Emily Hartman, KPA, 7173831696, [email protected], www.kpa.io

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INSTANDA Honored with 2023 PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminary Award

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Global digital platform provider for carriers and MGAs has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2023 in the Technology category.

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — INSTANDA, a digital platform provider that enables carriers and MGAs to create, build and implement complex insurance products with agility, has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2023 in the Technology category.

“Today’s top insurance organizations recognize the industry’s history and purpose while embodying contemporary processes and services,” says NU Property & Casualty Executive Editor Elana Ashanti Jefferson. “My colleagues and I are thrilled to be able to recognize pace-setting insurance organizations, programs, practices, teams and individuals as part of the annual NU PropertyCasualty360 Luminaries recognition program.”

This recognition celebrates innovation in the property and casualty insurance industry, spotlighting the top professionals, teams, organizations, programs, practices and products that strive to modernize and humanize the business. The 2023 honorees were selected by a panel of industry experts based on how well they stated and achieved goals with regards to the nomination category; how impactful their work has been; how dedicated the nominee has been in furthering modernization and humanization of the P&C insurance business; and how committed and dedicated the nominee has been to high ethical standards, service and excellence.

“INSTANDA is honored to accept this recognition. We share a vision to help insurance organizations innovate at scale with a fully customizable, user-friendly no-code platform,” said Geoff Keast, INSTANDA’s VP of Sales. “Our founders worked on the buyer side of technology for years and knew what was missing in the marketplace. INSTANDA was created to address this market gap. To have the work of our company recognized as leading the much-needed, thoughtful modernization of the insurance industry is a distinct honor and exceptionally gratifying.”

About INSTANDA
INSTANDA offers a complete digital platform for innovative insurers, including more than 80 carriers, MGAs and brokers in Europe, North America, UK, Japan, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Australia. Named one of the world’s Top 50 InsurTechs for 2023 by CB Insights, INSTANDA is the insurance industry’s first no-code core insurance platform that allows innovative insurers to digitize their entire business as well as break into new markets with quick-to-market new products while simultaneously overcoming the drawbacks of legacy IT systems and driving digital transformation. For more information, please visit instanda.com/us/ and follow us @instandaF2X on Twitter and INSTANDA on LinkedIn.

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Rod Hughes, INSTANDA, (610) 559-7585, r[email protected]

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Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency joins the Empire State Purchasing Group for Automated Distribution

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“Using the Empire State Purchasing Group will make it so much easier to post our bids and reach more vendors,” says Timothy DeGraff, Acting Executive Director/Director of Finance & Administration of UCRRA. “We’re able to publish our solicitations and the accompanying documents, any addendums, Q&A, provide vendors with plan holders’ lists and most importantly, having the ability to track every step of the bid process, which is helpful to see who is truly interested in our bid and gives us the crucial information on how to improve our process for future solicitations. Joining the Empire State Purchasing Group has truly been a huge improvement to how we go about posting and awarding bids.”

UCRRA invites all local vendors to visit http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york/ucrra and register to receive access to its upcoming solicitations as well as the upcoming bids and RFPs from over 325 other public agencies who are also members of the Empire State Purchasing Group. Registered vendors also gain access to a team of experienced customer service support representatives and can upgrade their service to receive customized bid alerts, advanced notice of term contract expiration, and notifications of any posted addendum.

About the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA):

For over 30 years, Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) has been developing and implementing sustainable waste management programs for Ulster County. UCRRA is a solid waste authority, public benefit corporation, and permitted solid waste facility with commercial Transfer Stations, a commercial recycling operation, and a commercial composting facility in Kingston and New Paltz, NY.

About Bidnet Direct:

Bidnet Direct, powered by mdf commerce, is a sourcing solution of regional purchasing groups available at no cost to local government agencies throughout the country. Bidnet Direct runs regional purchasing groups, including the Empire State Purchasing Group, across all 50 states that are used by over 1,600 local governments. To learn more and have your government agency gain better transparency and efficiency in purchasing, please visit https://www.bidnetdirect.com/buyers

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Kim Cullen, Bidnet Direct, 800-835-4603, [email protected], www.bidnetdirect.com

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