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Merchant Advisory Services Sponsors Mobile Payments Conference MPC2023


“As a returning sponsor and boutique provider, it’s an honor to be among the organizations participating in MPC23,” said JP Biamby, CEO of Merchant Advisory Services. “Our goal is always to provide the best credit card processing for small businesses and this conference is an excellent opportunity to showcase our new mobile app.”

With credit card processing fees being among the highest expenses across industries for businesses that accept card payments, Merchant Advisory Services takes a consultative approach to identifying and implementing cost-cutting solutions for businesses. By combining artificial intelligence with federal legislation data, the company can precisely identify opportunities, like ensuring that businesses are getting the full benefit of legislation such as the Durbin Amendment, a governmental mandate that lowers the rate for debit card transactions.

At MPC23, Merchant Advisory Services & JP Biamby will be on hand to discuss how businesses can receive a customized savings quote which includes a comparative analysis of their credit card transactions and recommended options to lower their rates and fees. Some of the company’s current and conference-specific promotions include a free equipment upgrade with any approved merchant account and a complimentary eCommerce website when businesses are approved for a merchant account.

Using their unique bootstrapping approach, which relies on earned referrals rather than advertising expenses, Merchant Advisory Services also passes on additional savings to clients due to low overhead. While the company is focused on driving economic stability for small business owners through cheaper credit card processing, they also prioritize customer service and provide all merchants with personalized technical support and their “The Customer Is Always Right” guarantee of premium service.

“The upcoming MPC23 conference is an excellent opportunity to engage with the Merchant Advisory Services team and see how we can offer better credit card processing fees, allowing you to scale faster,” added Biamby. “Connect with us by following ‘Merchant Advisory Services’

on LinkedIn or by visiting: merchantadvisoryservices.com

About Merchant Advisory Services:

Merchant Advisory Services is a New York based boutique payments consultancy and sales

office empowering small businesses and startups to accept all major payment cards while

paying lower credit card processing fees. The company offers best-in-class Payment Processing

& Merchant Services, Point of Sale Devices, eCommerce Websites, ATMs and a Web/Mobile

Payment App developed in partnership with Clover Connect. Through innovative partnerships

and a customer-centric approach, Merchant Advisory Services aims to help businesses thrive in

the ever-evolving payments ecosystem. Learn more at merchantadvisoryservices.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 646-780-0802

Connect with us by visiting: www.linkedin.com/company/merchant-advisory-services

Media Contact

JP Biamby, Merchant Advisory Services, 1 646-780-0802, [email protected], https://merchantadvisoryservices.com

SOURCE Merchant Advisory Services

Altec Lansing Joins The Newest Sports Craze About To Hit The US with A1 Padel Sponsorship


Known Audio Innovator and Pioneer Named Official Speaker Partner Ahead of A1 Padel’s US Debut This Fall

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Altec Lansing, a leading global audio electronics company and innovator in sound, today announced its sponsorship of A1 Padel, an international padel tour coming to the U.S. this fall. Altec Lansing will serve as the Official Speaker Partner of A1 Padel in the U.S. as it kicks off its first tournament in October in New York City.

A cross between tennis and squash, padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world, already popular across Europe and Latin America. Now, U.S. sports fans will have an opportunity to experience the excitement of this mesmerizing racquet game and immerse themselves in the culture of padel, the passion of its players, and the signature sounds of the game. The A1 Padel tournament starts in New York City with a weeklong competition from October 9-15 at Wollman Rink in Central Park. After the first match, the tour will head to Miami from November 7-12, with the Master Final taking place in Las Vegas from December 13-17. As The Official Speaker Partner of A1 Padel, Altec Lansing will have a presence at each of the match venues, providing music at every game, pop-up fan experiences, and more.

“Altec has always been at the forefront of delivering new experiences in audio and sound. We have a long history of partnering with some of the world’s leading sports brands, venues, and events – whether it’s providing speakers for the Olympics, the NFL, Madison Square Garden, and so much more,” said Ralph Sasson, COO of Altec Lansing. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this emerging sporting event, and help to usher in a new era of iconic moments in sound as A1 Padel takes the U.S. by storm.”

“We are excited to announce our dynamic partnership with Altec Lansing, a true pioneer in the world of audio technology. As A1 Padel continues to redefine the landscape of emerging sports, joining forces with a renowned brand like Altec Lansing enhances the sensory experience of our game. This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled excitement and innovation to our players and fans alike. Together with Altec Lansing, we’re harmonizing the power of sound with the thrill of sport, taking A1 Padel to new dimensions of sensory delight,” said Ike S. Franco, Partner of A1 Padel.

As the growing sport is expanding to the US, the New York Yankees are showing their full support. Yankee Global Enterprises acquired an equity stake in A1 Padel earlier this year and will provide strategic assistance in the expansion and advancement of A1 Padel’s signature tour events.

As a universally known innovator in the sound world, Altec Lansing is most notably recognized for its technology introducing motion picture sound for the first time ever. The brand is now infamous for its EVERYTHING PROOF® line, a brand of speakers that are waterproof, shockproof, snowproof and float in water. For more information on Altec products and partnerships, please visit https://alteclansing.com/.

About Altec Lansing
Since 1927, generations of music enthusiasts have recognized Altec Lansing as a premier brand that consistently delivers high quality and rich sound in a host of audio products including; headphones, earphones, everything-proof speakers, home and car audio, DJ speakers, turntables, mobile accessories, and more. Altec Lansing provides a seamless combination of beautiful design aesthetics and terrific sound to exceed every audiophile’s expectations. Those who know audio, know Altec Lansing. http://www.alteclansing.com / @alteclansingofficial

About A1 Padel
A1 Padel is an international padel tour founded in 2020 by Fabrice Pastor. The aim of this professional tour is to grow and promote the internationalization of padel. In 2022, CEO of Infinity Sports, Ike S. Franco, was welcomed as a capital partner of A1 Padel. Infinity Sports aims to grow the sport in the U.S. and in 2023 the tour will expand to 18 cities, 13 countries, and four continents.
To learn more, visit:

Media Contact
Alexa August, Altec Lansing, 908-448-7273, [email protected], https://www.alteclansing.com/
Kristina Avena, A1 Padel, (619) 501-1211, [email protected]

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Insights From Wix’s Head of Product on Mastering User Experience [DesignRush Spotlight]


One-third of consumers worldwide have poor digital experiences on websites and apps. DesignRush interviewed Wix’s head of product to delve into the crucial role of user experience in product development.

MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — One out of three consumers globally report “stressful, difficult, or stagnant digital experiences” on websites and apps in the healthcare, travel, utilities, and finance industries, according to FullStory. This underscores the importance of prioritizing user experience in the development of products and services across industries.

DesignRush, a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies, spoke with Nir Sadeh, Head of Product at Wix, to gain valuable insights into incorporating user experience in product development.

  • Nir Sadeh’s career shift to product management
  • Lessons on user engagement and satisfaction
  • Challenges that influenced his approach to product management at Wix
  • How to harness user feedback in product development
  • How to maintain consistent user engagement

Get to know these and more in the full Spotlight interview.

About DesignRush:

DesignRush.com is a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies through expert reviews and agency ranking lists, awards, knowledge resources, and personalized agency recommendations for vetted projects.

Media Contact

Rizelle Leano, DesignRush, 8008565417, [email protected], https://www.designrush.com/

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Bruviti Launches AI-Powered Triage for Home- and Extended-Warranty Providers


“For every inbound support request from a homeowner, warranty providers must instantly diagnose that specific technical problem and determine the shortest path to resolution while minimizing cost. Meanwhile, the network of servicers that provide onsite repair need actionable information to maximize first-time fix rates,” said Andy Chinmulgund, co-founder and CEO of Bruviti. “Our new Bruviti Home Repair AI solution applies recent advances in generative AI to instantly diagnose technical problems associated with all major home appliances and systems, and then recommend the optimum course of action and parts needed to fix that problem.”

Bruviti Home Repair AI is compatible with leading enterprise service-management platforms and can be deployed as a standalone application or built into existing enterprise systems to:

  1. Deliver a front-line support experience that helps consumers troubleshoot technical issues without agent intervention using a conversational, AI-powered chat assistant. The chatbot provides personalized interactions and rapid self-service issue identification and resolution.
  2. Equip contact center agents with intelligent decision trees, contextual search capabilities, and relevant product information (such as manuals, videos, technical resources) — including step-by-step guidance, proven resolutions, and prediction of parts needed for repair.
  3. Deliver warranty administrators the insights they need to control repair authorization and cost, and to ensure their respective servicer networks can maximize first-time fix rates.
  4. Derive ongoing insights into warranty service issues and take rapid action to efficiently resolve them and control repair authorization and cost.

“Bruviti’s triage capabilities are critical in enabling our customers to troubleshoot and diagnose issues more quickly,” said Kippy MacNulty, vice president of business development for Marcone Supply. “In the long run, this means warranty administrators and servicers can boost profitability with improved parts management and first-time fix rates.”

Bruviti Service AI: built for secure application in the field
The Bruviti Service AI platform is a highly specialized generative AI trained on a massive dataset of service records, manuals, chat and video transcripts, and parts data. Bruviti Service AI utilizes advanced machine-learning algorithms and natural-language processing to instantly determine fault symptoms, learn contextual diagnosis-fix patterns, and deliver accurate ‘resolution intelligence’ tailored to the specific needs of field service teams. Bruviti Service AI’s built-in security layer ensures that all customer data is protected and accessible only by authenticated users.

Where to learn more

About Bruviti
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2017, Bruviti’s mission is to put the power of AI to work for service organizations. Bruviti Service AI, the company’s core platform, helps service teams accelerate successful resolutions, work with maximum efficiency, and optimize customer experiences. For more information, visit bruviti.com.

Media Contact

Tim Cox, ZingPR for Bruviti, 6508886116, [email protected], https://bruviti.com/

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Bay Colony Club Condominium Selects FirstService Residential as Property Management Partner


“We are thrilled to have FirstService Residential on our team,” said Nicole Esperson, president of the Bay Colony Club Condominium Association. “They were able to demonstrate their commitment to helping the communities they manage realize their vision and do it as cost-effectively as possible. With their continued involvement, we are confident that our community will thrive.”

“We are thrilled to partner with the Bay Colony Club Condominium and become their trusted property management company,” said Landy Labadie, vice president of community solutions at FirstService Residential. “We provide a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each community we serve and look forward to serving the Bay Colony Club’s residents and guests for years to come.”

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident.

Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community’s specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial and FirstService Energy deliver additional levels of support.

Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change in the communities in their trusted care.

FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.

Media Contact
Lauren Schreier, FirstService Residential, 954.378.1092, [email protected], www.fsresidential.com

SOURCE FirstService Residential

MCI USA Convention Division Proudly Welcomes New Client Exhibit Management Associates, Inc.


“We’re excited to partner with MCI USA to leverage the advanced capabilities of the OneSystem Plus platform as we seek to take our event registration and lead retrieval to the next level,” said Toby Young, president of Exhibit Management Associates.

EMA is a full-service, results-driven event management agency that understands the importance of every aspect of the events industry. For more than 50 years, EMA’s principal event, the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), has set the standard for events in the trucking industry. With a long history as the industry’s largest and most well-attended annual event, MATS features more than 1 million square feet of exhibits and events, with over 860 exhibitors and 55,000 attendees each year.

For over 30 years, MCI USA’s convention division has been providing registration, housing, lead cultivation, and business intelligence solutions to events of all sizes and complexity around the world.‥MCI’s registration and housing services are powered by OneSystem Plus, the industry’s most complete and customizable registration and housing platform.

ABOUT MCI‥‥
MCI is a global engagement and marketing agency. We design human-centric solutions that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth for our clients. Our offering includes live & virtual events, strategic & digital communications, consulting & community solutions. We help brands, companies, associations, and not-for-profits solve their challenges, bringing their people together to shape their tomorrow. MCI is an independently owned company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence in 60 offices across 31 countries. http://www.wearemci.com.

MCI’s US headquarters is in the Washington, DC area with offices in New York, Baltimore, Dallas, and Chicago. http://www.wearemci.com/en-us.

Media Contact

Andy Schwarz, VP Communications, MCI USA, +1 703.506.3260, [email protected], https://www.wearemci.com/en-us

SOURCE MCI USA

Dynamic Educators First Opens One-of-a-Kind Training Program for Related Services Educators to Become Independent Contractors and Agency Owners; Unveils Award


Miguel Salinas, co-founder of Dynamic Educators First, said, “DEF’s new training program represents a groundbreaking opportunity for educators to embrace independence and thrive as elite contractors. Our comprehensive curriculum equips practitioners with the tools they need to build their own agencies while achieving their dreams of financial freedom and professional fulfillment.”

The DEF EDUpreneur Blueprint begins with “What is Your Why?” where participants establish a strong foundation for their journey as independent educators, recognize the scarcity of educational professionals, and explore the differences between district employees and independent practitioners. Subsequent weeks cover essential topics such as building a business foundation, utilizing the SEMI-analysis approach for self-awareness and team building, establishing a strong brand identity, navigating business finances, and expanding from an independent elite contractor to an agency owner.

There has been a significant shortage of related services educators such as school psychologists, social workers, and speech pathologists in the US for several years. The National Association of School Psychologists recommends “A ratio of one school psychologist per 500 students in order to provide comprehensive school psychological services. Current data estimates a national ratio of 1:1211; however, great variability exists among states, with some states approaching a ratio of 1:5000.”

Independent contractors in education’s related services help to improve this ratio as they can serve more students, families, and communities than their district employee counterparts. They also do this with less stress and significantly higher financial compensation, improving their quality of life and giving them more time to spend with their families.

As part of DEF’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the dedication of educators, they are unveiling the “Heart Award.” This prestigious award honors school psychologists and social workers who demonstrate selfless commitment while nurturing young minds, fostering resilience, and making a positive impact on students and communities.

“The Heart Award is a testament to the dedication of school psychologists and social workers who go above and beyond to support and uplift their students,” said DEF Co-founder Damo Jelani. “We are excited to honor these distinguished educators who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our communities.”

The award winner will receive a $400 gift card, an engraved award, and a gift basket. Nominations for this award are now open and being accepted here. DEF seeks nominations from educators, parents, students, and the community for a school psychologist or social worker they believe deserves this award.

About Dynamic Educators First

Dynamic Educators First, founded by Miguel Salinas and Damo Jelani, is a business consulting firm that trains professionals in education’s related services field to revolutionize their careers as independent contractors, gaining financial freedom and unparalleled flexibility in their work. Their flagship program, DEF EDUpreneur Blueprint, includes weekly virtual classes, detailed instructions, coaching, and mentorship as participants also learn to become owners of their own educational agency. For more information, visit https://dynamiceducatorsfirst.com/.

Media Contact

Marie Lazzara, JJR Marketing, 630-400-3361, [email protected], www.jjrmarketing.com

SOURCE Dynamic Educators First

Newline Interactive Unveils Cutting-Edge Google EDLA Certified OPS Android Computer


Key features of the Google EDLA Certified OPS Android Computer include:

  1. Certified Compatibility: The OPS unit is Google EDLA (Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement) certified, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance with Google applications and services.
  2. Google Integration: The Google EDLA Certified OPS Android Computer’s seamless integration with Google Workspace enhances productivity by providing easy access to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other applications. Users can collaborate in real time, edit documents, and share ideas effortlessly.
  3. High-Performance Computing: Equipped with state-of-the-art hardware, including the latest processors and ample memory, the Google EDLA Certified OPS Computer delivers lightning-fast performance for multitasking and resource-intensive applications.
  4. Simplified Setup: The OPS On-board computer is designed for hassle-free installation. With a plug-and-play setup, users can quickly connect the OPS unit to Newline’s displays, eliminating the need for complex configurations.
  5. Enhanced Collaboration: The Google EDLA Certified OPS Android Computer promotes collaborative learning and teamwork by offering interactive whiteboarding, video conferencing support, and seamless content sharing.

“We are excited to introduce the Google EDLA Certified OPS Android Computer, which marks a significant leap forward in interactive display technology,” said Ty Hall, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Newline Interactive. “This OPS reflects our commitment to providing innovative solutions that empower educators and professionals to engage, collaborate, and achieve more. By harnessing the power of Google’s ecosystem, users can streamline their workflows and elevate their interactive experiences.”

The Google EDLA Certified OPS Android Computer is now available for purchase and can be integrated into a wide range of Newline Interactive’s interactive displays. For more information, pricing, and technical specifications, please visit https://newline-interactive.com/usa/.

About Newline Interactive

Headquartered in Allen, Texas, Newline Interactive is a leading supplier of interactive touch screens and innovative software that increases productivity and enables collaboration. Newline Interactive develops products that help organizations in a wide range of vertical markets including financial services, education, healthcare, law enforcement, manufacturing, municipalities, and legal services. For more information, visit www.newline-interactive.com.

Media Contact

Ashlea Dunagan, Newline Interactive, 1 8882330868, [email protected], https://newline-interactive.com/usa/

SOURCE Newline Interactive

Nitric Named a Gartner® Cool Vendor in Cloud That Drives Business Disruption


Gartner subscribers can download the report via the Gartner website: Cool Vendors in Cloud That Drive Business Disruption.

“Nitric has completely transformed our developer productivity so that we can deliver business value quickly. Taking our lengthy deployment process to a fast, fully-automated pipeline has a real impact on the cost to our business and gives us a competitive edge in our speed to market. We’re well positioned now to quickly release new features and go after big business opportunities, all while cutting our AWS hosting costs,” said Malcolm Edgar, CTO at Drop Bio Health, a Nitric customer.

Nitric has recently added several enhancements to its rich feature set. The addition of support for third-party web frameworks – such as Express, Fastify, Nest.js and many more – makes it possible to use Nitric to speed up cloud development, automate deployment and leverage the benefits of cloud services such as buckets, pub/sub, queues and scheduled tasks with existing projects. This major enhancement enables developers to utilize their existing skills and web projects within the Nitric environment and infuse them with powerful cloud features.

Feedback and contribution from the Nitric community have also led to the inclusion of powerful features such as Websockets for real time communication.

Gartner, Cool Vendors in Cloud That Drive Business Disruption, August 2023

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About Nitric:

Nitric is a cloud-aware application framework that helps teams rapidly build cloud applications. Take advantage of cloud benefits and features including serverless resources and cost optimization, immediately, without code refactor. Nitric unites backend and infrastructure code and automates the process of provisioning and deploying infrastructure. It lets you define your applications in terms of the resources they need, then write the code for APIs, event subscribers and scheduled jobs. The agility and portability of Nitric mean you can focus on your products, not your cloud provider.

Nitric containerizes your existing application and deploys it into a fully-managed container runtime with access to the right building blocks to help you continue your growth into the cloud with an ecosystem of powerful tools. Apps built with Nitric can be deployed to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud all from the same code base.

https://nitric.io

Media Contact

Elisse Lockhart, Nitric, 1 720-480-2003, [email protected], https://nitric.io

SOURCE Nitric