AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
October 25, 2021

The last few years have been challenging for many organizations, as the pandemic forced changes in infrastructure and working patterns, and a myriad of new security threats emerged. At Lepide, we understand that many companies face significant challenges with visibility over their sensitive data, which can cause concerns about security and integrity. With Lepide Data Security Platform 21.2, we are taking the next step towards providing that visibility in a more customizable way than ever before.

The Lepide Data Security Platform now has a completely customizable web interface from which users can generate any number of pre-defined reports instantly, as well as edit, customize or create reports from scratch. Reports can be combined into custom dashboards so that you can access the most important information to you, all from a single web page.

The web interface, which remains in beta for now, is the first step towards a fully SaaS version of the Lepide Data Security Platform, with the objective of making enterprise-level data-centric security more accessible for the wider market.

“We’re really excited about what this web interface represents. We can see the future of our Data Security Platform right here,” says Philip Robinson, Head of Marketing at Lepide. “Not only does it look great, it’s incredibly easy to use and gives our users complete control over the information they want to see in their dashboards. When no two organizations are the same in terms of security priorities, pre-defined reports and dashboards alone just don’t do the job anymore. We’re completely guided by our customer feedback in this project to create the best possible SaaS platform for data security.”

In addition to the new web interface, Lepide Data Security Platform 21.2 now includes several other key additions to improve threat visibility and usability. These new additions include:

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  User Centric Anomaly Detection: Users will now be able to report on anomalous user behavior across the entirety of the platforms that are covered, including anomalous logon/logoff activity outside of office hours.
• IOS, Android and Windows mobile platforms will now have an updated look and feel to improve usability. You also have the ability to trigger threat response actions from the mobile app itself.
• Over 50 new reports for Office 365.
• Reports for when sensitive data is shared with external users through Office 365, including on MS Teams.
• A list for all operations performed by a user responsible for triggering a real time alert.
• New built-in actionable scripts that can be configured in threat models.

For more information, click here: https://www.lepide.com/data-security-platform/what-is-new-in-21-2.html

About the Lepide Data Security Platform

The Lepide Data Security Platform is a complete solution for organizations looking to protect their data, detect and react to threats, and meet compliance. Using Lepide DSP, organizations can determine where their most sensitive data is, who has access to it, and what users are doing with it. Lepide DSP is best in class when it comes to platform coverage; enabling organizations to report on user interactions with data across any cloud or on-premise platform.

About Lepide

Lepide is a global provider of data security solutions. We help some of the world’s largest enterprises improve data protection, meet compliance and detect/react to threats through our Data Security Platform

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HOUSTON (PRWEB)
October 23, 2021

The Cannon and MediaTech Ventures have formed a strategic partnership to better serve the media industry and entrepreneurs through MediaTech Ventures’ incubators and technology.

The Cannon, which launched in 2017 to create an ecosystem to serve Houston’s entrepreneurs, has launched their 6th Houston area location – The Cannon Sports + Media as a global hub for Sports and Media Technology. Leveraging their growing community of startups, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, advisors, and investors, The Cannon works to democratize access to the resources innovators need to succeed. This new space has been designed to build a community of innovators focused on revolutionizing sports and media, as well as anyone with the desire to build their business in a space custom designed and programmed for the sports fanatic.

“We’re excited to be teaming up with MediaTech Ventures as a programming partner in The Cannon Sports + Media space,” Lawson Gow, Founder and President of The Cannon. “The intent of the space is to be a hub for all-things sports and media innovation and activity. And MediaTech will be a huge driver of this kind of community in Houston.”

Started in Austin, TX, MediaTech Ventures works with cities, investors, and developed companies, in media, to fuel entrepreneurship and the rise of the creative class of the economy. Drawn from experiences throughout the United States major media hubs, from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles and New York, the company developed a proprietary model for startup incubators that leverages technology to connect the community worldwide, while leading with a curriculum teaching founders with an emphasis in media, the marketing, and the community and content development that enables founders to start a venture more likely to succeed.

“The Cannon community and property developments caught our attention immediately as a critical piece of the Texas startup ecosystem,” MediaTech Ventures’ Founder and CEO, Paul O’Brien. “Lawson’s vision of democratizing access to the physical resources that cities and entrepreneurs need fell right in line with our commitment to doing the same in education and capital development. As Texas booms as an epicenter of innovation, Houston’s amazing culture, history in technology, and impact in the arts, is unparalleled; aligning with The Cannon’s vision means even more access and resources to creators, and the introduction of The Cannon Community to our startup programs throughout the world.”

Among the most impactful platforms and ecosystems in Texas’ innovation economy, the close collaboration crosses the chasm between two of the largest and growing cities in the United States while enabling entrepreneurs and investors to access, learn from, and get connected throughout much more of what has the region in the spotlight of the world.

About The Cannon

The Cannon is an entrepreneurial community complete with six physical workspace destinations currently around Houston, Texas and a growing digital platform that aims to provide access to innovators everywhere. Home to hundreds of America’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses, investors, advisors and innovators, The Cannon surrounds our community with the resources and access to help businesses grow.

Find out more: https://www.thecannon.com

Contact: Theo Dimarhos; tdimarhos@thecannon.com

About MediaTech Ventures

MediaTech Ventures is a primary global mediatech industry development entity with a unique proprietary framework for facilitating joint media and tech industry economic development. It provides the underlying infrastructure, resources, education and relationships that draw capital investment to media innovation. Our platform of partnerships and our ability to connect to global initiatives gives us a strong foundation for driving growth in the mediatech industry.

Find out more: https://mediatech.ventures

Contact: Kristie Whites; kristie@mediatech.ventures

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TORONTO (PRWEB)
October 21, 2021

Firmex, a global provider of virtual data room and secure document sharing solutions, today announced the publication of its fifth annual report on M&A fees. M&A Fee Guide 2021-2022 is the authoritative source on M&A fees for sell-side engagements in the middle market. The fee guide serves as a reference point for both M&A advisors and business owners on the pricing of fees.

“We are pleased to publish the 2021-2022 edition of our annual fee guide, in partnership with Axial. Our goal in publishing this guide is to make the discussion of fees between M&A advisors and their clients more accessible by presenting the state of M&A advisory fees and how they are charged,” said Mark Wright, Chief Commercial Officer at Firmex. “This year’s report reflects the unique challenges of the past year, as well as the strength and resiliency of middle market M&A. We’re confident that reading the data and accompanying commentary will help advisors better serve their clients.”

Using data gathered from a survey of midmarket dealmakers, the guide highlights key points of interest on M&A fees, shared across geographies and deal sizes. The findings in M&A Fee Guide 2021-2022 are also presented with featured commentary from M&A experts at Axial, Divestopedia, and Carl Marks Advisors, sharing their views on how the data matches up with their professional experience.

Key Highlights

• In response to COVID-19, only 8% of M&A practitioners reported adjusting their fee structure.
• While the majority of advisors charge a fixed work fee, 14% of advisors do not charge one at all.
• Three-quarters of M&A professionals say they add the most value for sellers by managing the sale process.

M&A advisors and business owners will learn useful insights on the expectations, negotiations, structuring, and associated practices surrounding M&A fees. By reading the guide, M&A advisors and their clients can have more transparent conversations on advisory fees and how they’re charged, to better align expectations for compensation on the deal.

To access the complete report M&A Fee Guide 2021-2022, visit: https://www.firmex.com/resources/reports-guides/ma-fee-guide-2021-2022/

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About Firmex Inc.

Firmex is a global provider of virtual data room and secure document sharing solutions. As one of the world’s most widely used virtual data rooms, Firmex supports complex processes for organizations of all sizes, including diligence, compliance, and litigation. Whenever professionals need to share sensitive documents beyond the firewall, Firmex is their trusted partner. A Firmex subscription provides simple, safe, and stress-free document sharing without hidden costs or complexity. Since 2006, Firmex has helped thousands of companies worldwide take control of their confidential documents. For more information, please visit firmex.com.

Media Contact:

Mark Wright, CCO, Firmex

416-840-4241 ext. 281

mwright@firmex.com

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SENOIA, Georgia (PRWEB)
October 22, 2021

The Society of Product Cost Engineering & Analytics (SPCEA) is excited to announce their 2021 virtual conference: Cost Engineering: Cost Optimization, Estimating, and Controlling in the World of Uncertainty. SPCEA is passionate about providing training, certification, information sharing, job boards, and networking opportunities for cost engineering professionals. SPCEA believes that increased awareness and knowledge of cost engineering within manufacturing will lead to improved accuracy of cost estimates and analysis, better organizational cost control, and highly cost optimized products. This, in turn, will lead to higher levels of industry profitability and increased employment.

Rob Lidster, GE Appliances’ Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, will deliver the SPCEA 2021 Conference keynote address Cost Engineering in the World of Uncertainty, discussing strategic sourcing using cost knowledge, the challenges of cost engineering within an unpredictable business environment. Rob will share his experiences, including the challenges of the last few years, such as China tariffs, COVID shutdown, post COVID restart, raw material price volatility, and electronic component shortages.

Other speakers include:

•     Chris Domanski, President SPCEA and Senior Costing Manager, Faurecia USA
•     Suresh Palaniswamy, Engineering Group Manager, Electrification Cost Optimization General Motors USA
•     Pradeep Seneviratne, President Campfire Interactive USA
•     Robert Hurley, Senior Manager, Value Chain Strategy and Costing Bose Corporation USA
•     Rich Buttrey, Senior Manager – Cost Estimation Lucid Motors USA
•     Emmanuel Mary, Head of Delivery Price® USA
•     Dan Sharkey, Co-Founder and Managing Partner Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco, PLLC USA
•     Dr. Bob Mills, President ACostE UK
•     Nis-Peter Iwersen, Interim Procurement Transformation Manager NP Iwersen Consulting Germany
•     Jeoff Burris, Founder and Managing Partner Advanced Purchasing Dynamics USA
•     Matt Smith, President/CEO 3C Software USA
•     Jeff Miller, President Senoia Engineering Solutions and SPCEA Secretary/Treasurer USA
•     Michael Betz, CEO and Managing Partner Advanced Purchasing Dynamics USA
•     Dave Tween, Head of Automotive Segment Price® USA
•     Alex Swoboda, CEO FACTON Germany
•     John Monica, Portfolio Development Executive Siemens USA
•     Chris Jeznach, Senior Manager, Product Marketing aPriori USA
•     Ralf Altpeter, Partner Umlaut Germany
•     Javier Masini, Partner at RHA LLC and Past Director of Education at SAVE International USA

To learn more and sign up for the conference go to https://spcea.org/2021-virtual-conference/

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)
October 21, 2021

Factoreal has released WhatsApp Channel Support in their all-in-one digital marketing automation platform to boost customer engagement and response time. WhatsApp Business gives companies a way to engage in two-way messaging with customers through an app they’re likely already using for everyday chat conversations. In today’s omnichannel world of texts, chats, posts, and tweets, consumers increasingly want to interact with businesses the same way they connect with their family and friends.

Factoreal recently added WhatsApp functionality, which enables marketers to connect with their customers globally on an already popular messaging channel with a 99% open rate. It opens up a new channel for customer acquisition, rich and personalized user experience, real-time notifications, instant feedback and much more.

“This update is a game-changer for marketers who want to improve their engagement and meet their customers on the right channel at the right time with the right message,” said Aditya Dhruva, the CEO of Factoreal. “While the benefits of WhatsApp business messaging are well known, Factoreal now puts a magic wand in the hands of marketers to integrate it as part of their omnichannel engagement strategy with customers.”

Factoreal marketing software’s latest update includes an interactive template builder featuring call-to-action or quick-reply buttons; users can add media content and easily tailor messaging to specific brands and target audience segments. It also includes a super intuitive conversation builder that helps marketers automatically respond to inquiries in WhatsApp while allowing for human takeover and chat-on-the-go if necessary. Businesses will also enjoy access to detailed reports on various bot metrics and track goal conversions easily.

Factoreal provides a comprehensive solution for marketers looking to foster long-term and meaningful relationships with their audiences. Their platform combines results-driven tools such as email marketing automation, mobile marketing, social media marketing management, social ad management, customer journey automation, e-commerce integration, personalization & segmentation, and a lot more to drive omnichannel customer engagement automatically. Now, with business messaging through WhatsApp, Factoreal is more empowering than ever, pushing the boundaries of true omnichannel engagement.

About Factoreal

Factoreal, founded in 2019 as a global Customer Engagement SaaS Platform company, enables end-to-end marketing automation of customer journeys at scale across channels. We thrive on innovation, simplicity, and teamwork to make a difference. Every team member is empowered to promote positive change, grow professionally, and build an environment where we all thrive. Our team is passionate about the work we do, and we’ve seen success across markets from Retail & E-commerce, Healthcare to Sports and beyond. For more information, please visit http://www.factoreal.com.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Swati Sinha

Marketing

Factoreal

Email: swati@factoreal.com

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ISLANDIA, N.Y. (PRWEB)
October 21, 2021

The first four companies in the inaugural Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program have been selected by Festo and MassRobotics. The Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst is a new program for the global robotics startup community to advance healthcare developments by providing promising companies with investor and customer introductions, access to subject-matter experts, and a range of technical and marketing support resources.

The robotics companies selected include Assistive Technology, an American startup dedicated to at-home physical therapy solutions that are operable at a low cost and always accessible to rural patients and those who need closer monitoring for recovery. Swiss firm Bionomous provides laboratory equipment to automate the screening, sorting, and pipetting of miniature biological entities for more ethical and faster research in life science. Eureka Robotics, Singapore-based, develops and commercializes cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to automate high-accuracy, high-agility tasks. Finally, Canada’s Kinarm uses robotic arms to provide an objective assessment method to identify, measure, and track cognitive, motor, or sensory impairments resulting from injury or disease. These four startups will have access to the innovation centers and engineering teams of Festo, one of the world’s leading automation companies, and collaborating corporate partners.

With the onset of the pandemic, the lack of awareness between the healthcare and technology communities was evident in terms of how robotics could be applied to ease staffing concerns and reduce the potential spread of the virus. Many unmet and untapped white spaces were identified, which initiated the development of a MassRobotics Healthcare Robotics Working Group and the Catalyst Program.

“To fill these spaces, we encouraged healthcare robotics startups in the following areas to apply to the catalyst program – clinical care, public safety, laboratory and supply chain automation, out-of-hospital care, quality of life, continuity of work and education, and healthcare professional training and support,” said Fady Saad, MassRobotics Co-founder and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. “The response and quality of the companies were overwhelming. We believe this inaugural group represents an excellent cross-section of the many initiatives in healthcare robotics.”

“Our mission is to ultimately improve patient outcomes and the quality of healthcare with transformative innovations brought to market by startups through the catalyst program,” said Nuzha Yakoob, Head of Technology & Innovation North America, Festo Corporation.

The inaugural catalyst program runs from now through March 2022. For additional information visit the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program webpage.

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About MassRobotics

MassRobotics is the result of the collective work of a global group of engineers, rocket scientists, and entrepreneurs with a shared vision to create a strong, vibrant robotics and IoT ecosystem. MassRobotics’ mission is to help create and scale the next generation of successful robotics and connected devices companies by providing entrepreneurs and innovative robotics/automation startups with the workspace and resources they need to develop, prototype, test, and commercialize their products and solutions. See massrobotics.org for details.

About Festo    

Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. For more than 40 years, Festo Corporation has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing, and processing equipment.

Connect with Festo: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube

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AACHEN, Germany (PRWEB)
October 21, 2021

nablet, a leading provider of codecs and other media technologies, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. nablet was founded in 2011 in Aachen, Germany, by industry veterans who developed some of today’s most prominent codecs.

From the start, nablet had two primary goals:

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      Create even better codecs and related technologies by reacting to new challenges like new CPU architectures and the increasing popularity of cloud solutions.
•     Respond to industry needs and create a variety of technology modules that would work together as part of an ecosystem built around the nablet mediaEngine transcoder.

Today, nablet technologies are used widely in broadcasting, OTT, content creation, post-production and related industries. Clients include Vizrt, IBM, Telestream, Foundry, Syncbak, and many more. In addition, nablet is the official developer of Sony format plugins for Avid Media Composer. The company has also been instrumental in creating and developing the new MXF Live standard with other industry partners.

“We are proud to reach this important milestone,” said Muzaffer Beygirci, CEO of nablet. “We appreciate the support and trust of our clients and partners, especially those who had faith in us at the beginning. Today we continue to develop codecs, but also provide transcoder engines, smart rendering technology, media processing tools and MXF tools. We use groundbreaking AI in our products, and we have many more ideas that will help you get your ideas and products to market faster.

“nablet develops all of our codecs and related technologies in-house, giving us a significant advantage. By controlling all components in a complex product and not relying on third-party components, we give our clients much faster time to market. And our upcoming white label products and services will offer even more versatility.

“Ongoing changes open many opportunities for all of us. Thank you for your trust.”

“Having worked with Muzaffer and other nablet team members since 20 years ago, I know their commitment to quality and support,” said Mark Bailey, VP, Sales and Marketing for nablet, “In its next 10 years, I know that nablet will continue to lead.”

About nablet

nablet is a leading IT company developing codecs, transcoders, and AI-based media processing technologies. It was founded in 2011 by industry veterans who developed some of today’s most prominent codecs. nablet products are used widely in content creation, post-production, broadcasting and related industries. Customers include some of the industries’ most prominent companies. nablet is also the official developer of the widely used Sony format plugins for Avid Media Composer. nablet is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, with USA presence in Charlotte, North Carolina, and other locations in Turkey and Russia.

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MCLEAN, Va. (PRWEB)
October 21, 2021

Ntiva, Inc., a leading provider of managed IT services, strategic consulting, cybersecurity services, cloud services and telecom solutions, today announced the acquisition of NetLogicDC located in Bethesda, Maryland.

NetLogicDC, founded in 2005, has a longstanding relationship with Ntiva. The two companies often assisted each other over the last decade, further supporting the cultural alignment of this and all Ntiva acquisitions. The strategic acquisition of NetLogicDC continues to expand Ntiva’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic.

“We are excited to welcome the NetLogicDC team to the Ntiva family,” said Steven Freidkin, CEO of Ntiva. “Their leadership team along with the entire employee base are an excellent fit with the existing Ntiva culture, aligning with our CORE values (Care, Ownership, Response and Excellence) and further strengthening our deep bench of technical talent.”

Under the leadership of CEO Patrick Gulbrandson, NetLogicDC has grown to include an elite crew of technology experts that specialize in the hospitality sector, amongst other generalized businesses.

“NetLogicDC has always taken a people-centric approach to our IT services and support. While technology can transform a company, it’s only as successful as the humans behind the devices. Every organization is unique, so we’ve always taken care to offer bespoke solutions for every client,” said Patrick Gulbrandson, CEO of NetLogicDC. “Our partnership with Ntiva has offered us the opportunity to help accelerate the growth of our team members, thus offering additional expertise to our clients.”

This acquisition further expands Ntiva’s footprint into the Washington DC metro area and increases the client base to over 1,500 organizations located across the U.S., including Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, New York, Rocky Mountains and Southern California.

About Ntiva, Inc.

Ntiva is a leading IT services company that provides businesses across the U.S. with advanced technology expertise and support, including managed IT services, strategic consulting, cybersecurity services, cloud services, and telecom solutions. Their team of world-class talent genuinely cares about the relationships they build and understands that response and precision are fundamental keys to a successful partnership. Ntiva’s ultimate objective is to help clients leverage their technology investments to improve business performance. 

Media Contact:

Holly Dowden  holly.dowden@ntiva.com

VP of Marketing, Ntiva, Inc. 703 891 0131

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CUMMINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
October 21, 2021

JustinCredible Cultivation, the first Black, veteran, and woman-owned recreational cannabis cultivation company on the East Coast, announces that harvest season is underway. They are releasing new lines to their offering: Vintage, Justin A Lifetime, as well as a pre roll line, JustinCredible Select. Just’in A Lifetime features strains that are niche and not easily accessible in their market headed by a powerful strain “Power Africa”. The Vintage line will feature some of the more popular strains that we all know and love. All strains will be available at local Massachusetts dispensaries for purchase.

QR Code Technology on all Strains

The company will also place QR codes on all of its upcoming strains through a collaboration with Royal Technology and Agriculture. It is the first cultivator on the East Coast and potentially worldwide to use the QR code technology on all strains, beginning with its current strains currently harvesting and its original, vintage, and lifetime strains.

“Consumers want and should be educated on every purchase decision they make,” said Reginald Stanfield, CEO of JustinCredible Cultivation. “Our collaboration with Royal Technology and Agriculture enables us to do just this by equipping anyone who comes across our strains, with useful information unlike before.”

Improving Distributors and Consumers Cannabis Buys

The QR codes store essential information similar to that found in a bar code, vastly improving the buying process. By using QR codes in this way, JustinCredible Cultivation is innovating the cannabis shopping experience and educating customers with informative details and qualities about each strain. Cannabinoid and terpene profiles will be readily available on buyers’ smartphones. As more states nationwide adopt legalizing cannabis for recreational use, more buyers will want to understand the differences between every strain quickly.

“By incorporating QR codes, JustinCredible Cultivation is helping lead the way in combining commercial cultivation and technology,” said Royal Technology and Agriculture’s co-CEO/Founder Chad McMillan based in San Diego, California.

Using QR Codes for Perpetual Harvesting

The use of QR codes at JustinCredible Cultivation underscores the company’s spirit of innovation. The company is also going to incorporate perpetual harvesting, the process of continuous planting, which allows for more strains to be harvested on a routine basis. Using QR codes will become especially crucial to classifying the strains when they are cultivated frequently. Perpetual harvesting also makes it easier for JustinCredible Cultivation to regularly supply distributors with the latest cannabis strains that are fresh and recently harvested.

About JustinCredible Cultivation

JustinCredible Cultivation is the first Black-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned recreational cannabis cultivation facility. They pride themselves on creating products that are made of organic derivative ingredients and have high-quality growth. Visit https://www.jccultivation.com/ to learn more.

About Royal Technology and Agriculture

Royal Technology and Agriculture, a revolutionary software firm, provides farmers, retailers, and consumers with the education and technology needed to move their brands forward. This includes QR code technology and regenerative crop production. Visit https://www.royalcode.co to learn more.

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