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PROG Holdings to Release Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on July 26, 2023

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, is scheduled to release financial results for the second quarter of 2023 on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, prior to market open.

Key Points: 
  • PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, is scheduled to release financial results for the second quarter of 2023 on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, prior to market open.
  • The Company has also scheduled a live webcast for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 8:30 A.M.
  • ET to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
  • The webcast can be accessed via the below link, or through the Events & Presentations section of the PROG Holdings investor relations website, https://investor.progholdings.com/ .

Kanbrick Opens Applications for Its Sixth Build with Kanbrick Cohort, Starting Fall 2023

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Long-term investment partnership Kanbrick continues its strong momentum with its Build with Kanbrick Program as they begin accepting applications for their sixth cohort, which will run virtually beginning in August.

Key Points: 
  • Long-term investment partnership Kanbrick continues its strong momentum with its Build with Kanbrick Program as they begin accepting applications for their sixth cohort, which will run virtually beginning in August.
  • “There are several programs that are great resources for CEOs to build a peer network,” said Britt Cool.
  • A handful of past participants include:
    Build with Kanbrick is accepting applications for the fall 2023 cohort through July 31, 2023.
  • Owners and CEOs interested in participating in the Build with Kanbrick program are encouraged to learn more by visiting Kanbrick.com/build .

California Legends Jack in the Box and Snoop Dogg Unite for Limited Edition Munchie Meal

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Friday, June 16, 2023
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, The Box, Freedom, Cheese, Build, Multimedia, Lettuce, Box, Food delivery, Fast food, Jack, Brioche

Jack in the Box, Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced the brand is teaming up with Snoop Dogg to create Snoop’s Munchie Meal.

Key Points: 
  • Jack in the Box, Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced the brand is teaming up with Snoop Dogg to create Snoop’s Munchie Meal.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the original Munchie Meal, Jack in the Box is Dropping Snoop’s Munchie Meal like it’s hot.
  • If Snoop’s picks aren’t your dizzle, Jack in the Box is also introducing the Build Your Own Munchie Meal.
  • Late night Munchie Meal cravers can find Snoop’s Munchie Meal at Jack locations nationwide, on www.jackinthebox.com and on the Jack app from June 12 to August 6, 2023.

EMA Webinar to Provide Guidance on How to Set a Network Automation Strategy

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
McGillicuddy, Data management, EMA, Organization, Build, Research, Automation, Sales

LAFAYETTE, Colo., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a research webinar titled "Build vs. Buy: Finding the Best Path to Network Automation" featuring Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research covering network management at EMA, and Jason Edelman, founder and chief technology officer of network automation solution provider Network to Code.

Key Points: 
  • With so many commercial and open source network automation tools available, why aren't organizations doing better?
  • And finally, organizations are struggling to find the IT professionals with the right mix of skills to support their network automation strategies.
  • During this webinar, McGillicuddy and Edelman will provide their recommendations on how to set a network automation strategy.
  • They will also provide insights on:
    Whether a network team should use open source, homegrown, or commercial network automation solutions
    The webinar is Tuesday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.

Instabase Doubles Valuation to $2B and Launches AI Hub, A Generative AI Based Platform for Content Understanding

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Instabase , a leader in Applied AI for the enterprise, today announced its Series C funding round and the launch of AI Hub , a repository of AI apps focused on content understanding and a set of generative AI-based tools.

Key Points: 
  • Instabase , a leader in Applied AI for the enterprise, today announced its Series C funding round and the launch of AI Hub , a repository of AI apps focused on content understanding and a set of generative AI-based tools.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230607005256/en/
    At the core of this development is the Instabase AI Hub platform, a self-service solution that democratizes access to content understanding capabilities.
  • AI Hub Apps: AI Hub Apps is an app store for pre-built applications that can be used by anybody.
  • “Investing our Series C into building AI Hub is a natural extension of the innovation that has always been core to Instabase.

KEEN Utility Empowers Next Generation of Tradeswomen With $1M Pledge

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Utility, a leader in safety footwear and the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), has announced the six recipients of its 2023 She Builds Grant Program. Launched by KEEN Utility in 2021, the She Builds Grant Program was created to help advance the empowerment of more women entering the skilled trades. Between 2021 and 2026, the program has pledged $1M in product and financial support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada that are leading the way to provide tradeskills education and support for the next generation of tradeswomen.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Utility , a leader in safety footwear and the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), has announced the six recipients of its 2023 She Builds Grant Program .
  • Launched by KEEN Utility in 2021, the She Builds Grant Program was created to help advance the empowerment of more women entering the skilled trades.
  • "Women are a vital part of the skilled trades," said Kevin Oberle, Senior Director of Global Insights & Engagement at KEEN Utility.
  • KEEN Utility is passionate about stepping up when it comes to welcoming more women into the trades.

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2023 First Quarter and Reaffirms Annual Guidance

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for its fiscal 2023 first quarter, the 13-week period ended April 29, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today reported results for its fiscal 2023 first quarter, the 13-week period ended April 29, 2023.
  • This reflects 349 corporately-managed stores with one net closure in the fiscal 2023 first quarter compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • The Company’s international franchisees operated 63 locations at the end of the fiscal 2023 first quarter reflecting four net closures compared to the beginning of the fiscal year.
  • In the fiscal 2023 first quarter, capital expenditures totaled $3.1 million compared to $1.1 million in the fiscal 2022 first quarter.

Luminar Neo's NPU-accelerated features show how AI is rapidly transforming creativity apps on Windows 11

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Hardware, Photography, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Antirrhinum, Qualcomm, Qualcomm Hexagon, Partner, Microsoft, Windows Dev Kit 2023, Creativity, Computing, NPU, Build, GAN, NPU terminology, Machine learning, Algorithm, Windows 11, Hexagon, AI, SVP, Surface Pro, BASIC Computer Games, Microsoft Store, Video game, Medical device, Skylum

At Build, Microsoft showcased Luminar Neo as an example of how AI technologies are transforming creative pursuits for creators on the Windows 11 platform.

Key Points: 
  • At Build, Microsoft showcased Luminar Neo as an example of how AI technologies are transforming creative pursuits for creators on the Windows 11 platform.
  • NPUs (neural processing units) are a class of specialized hardware accelerators that can greatly speed up AI and machine learning applications.
  • One of Luminar Neo's most complex AI models is “Supersharp AI,” capable of rescuing out-of-focus images with impressive precision.
  • “We’re excited to see the speed and user experience improvements the Luminar Neo team achieved by leveraging our latest NPU hardware on Windows 11.

PROG Holdings Announces Build, an Innovative Credit Building Financial Management Tool

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, and Four Technologies, announces Build , a financial technology company that believes everyone should have the opportunity to improve their financial health through credit building products alongside educational financial tools and information.

Key Points: 
  • PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, and Four Technologies, announces Build , a financial technology company that believes everyone should have the opportunity to improve their financial health through credit building products alongside educational financial tools and information.
  • The Build Credit Builder Account is designed to help people utilize regular monthly payments to establish positive credit history.
  • “Build represents PROG Holdings’ continuing commitment to develop empowering products that fill the gaps in traditional personal finance, credit, and payment options.
  • In addition to Build and Progressive Leasing, PROG Holdings’ companies include Vive Financial , an omnichannel provider of second-look revolving credit products, and Four Technologies , provider of Buy Now, Pay Later payment options
    “As a leader in building flexible financial and payment solutions that empower consumers, PROG Holdings is thrilled to introduce Build, a credit building tool that can help people across the country reach their personal financial goals,” said Michaels.

Appdome Launches Build-to-Test, New Automated Testing Option for Protected Mobile Apps

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appdome, the mobile app economy's one and only Cyber Defense Automation platform, today announced Build-to-Test which enables mobile developers to streamline the testing of cybersecurity features in mobile apps.

Key Points: 
  • The new capability allows Appdome-protected mobile apps to recognize when automated mobile app testing suites are in use and securely completed without interruption by a vendor, logging all security events for the developer to track and monitor.
  • The new Build-to-Test option on Appdome extends Appdome's support for automated mobile app testing services and allows Appdome-protected mobile applications to recognize the testing vendor and securely complete testing runs without interruption.
  • Appdome-protected mobile apps have always been testable on devices made available through automated mobile application testing vendors.
  • Advantages of the new Build-to-Test feature include:
    Fully automated testing for Appdome-protected mobile apps;
    Fully automated mobile app testing services to validate cyber defenses in Appdome protected mobile apps;
    Reduced complexity when testing protected mobile apps in automated environments;
    Eliminate the need to test protected and unprotected builds separately; and
    Protect test builds with Appdome defenses to ensure improved DevSecOps compliance.