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Sentra Raises $30 Million Series A Financing to Meet Growing Demand for Data Security in the Cloud

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentra, a cloud data security  company, today announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round led by Standard Investments with participation from Munich Re Ventures (MRV), Moore Strategic Ventures, Xerox Ventures and INT3 as well as existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Zeev Ventures. The new financing, secured just 18 months after the company was founded, brings the total capital raised to over $53 million. The company also announced that Standard Investments' Peter Marturano, technology sector head, and MRV's Oshri Kaplan, managing director, will be joining its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Sentra enables security teams to gain full visibility and control of cloud data, as well as protect against sensitive data breaches across the entire public cloud stack.
  • This funding will enable Sentra to increase its market presence, invest in its technology and partner ecosystem and, grow its team to meet the accelerating demand of Sentra's cloud-native data security solution around the globe.
  • As a long-time investor, we have the utmost trust in Sentra's team to meet these challenges and lead the cloud data security space."
  • Sentra allows businesses to regain control over their data vulnerabilities and shrink the data attack surface by finding all cloud data, classifying it according to sensitivity, and then offering actionable remediation plans for data security teams.

CRB opens new office in Jacksonville to meet rising life sciences needs in Florida

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's rapidly expanding biopharma marketplace is a major contributor to advances in pioneering patient therapies and technology-focused health solutions. In order to support the state on this mission, CRB – a leading global provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to life sciences and food and beverage clients – today announces the opening of its new Jacksonville office.

Key Points: 
  • In order to support the state on this mission, CRB – a leading global provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to life sciences and food and beverage clients – today announces the opening of its new Jacksonville office.
  • Opening our Jacksonville office positions CRB to be even more responsive as a local partner and a trusted advisor.
  • The Jacksonville office joins CRB's southeastern U.S. locations in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta and expands CRB's office count to 21 across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
  • "CRB has more than 35 years of industry-leading experience designing, constructing and qualifying facilities for life sciences clients – from research and development through commercial manufacturing," Kaplan said.

MPS Law Acquires Chicago-Based Kaplan Saunders Valente & Beninati LLP

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

KSVB attorneys have worked with their MPS counterparts on numerous projects over several years, and leadership from both firms felt the time was right to join forces.

Key Points: 
  • KSVB attorneys have worked with their MPS counterparts on numerous projects over several years, and leadership from both firms felt the time was right to join forces.
  • Founded in 1996, MPS Law maintains offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, with a topflight team of attorneys working in over a dozen select practice areas focused on real estate, secured lending, and corporate law.
  • It remains one of the Chicago area's more diversified business-to-business law firms as it continues to attract and support the most talented attorneys in select practice areas.
  • "From the outset, we recognized the synergies and shared client opportunities MPS has with Kaplan Saunders, and we're excited about the experience and expertise they bring to the table in a variety of practice areas," said William J. Mitchell, managing partner of MPS .

Executive Producer of Nationally-Syndicated Radio Show, Jason Kaplan, Loses a Remarkable 92 Pounds on Nutrisystem

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a voice for radio, well-known producer, Jason Kaplan, also known to many as @siriusjay, has spent more than 20 years behind the camera. But now, after losing 92 pounds* with Nutrisystem®, a division of Wellful, Inc. and a leading provider of health and wellness and weight loss solutions, Kaplan is showing off his new self in front of the camera in all-new television spots for Nutrisystem® for Men.  

Key Points: 
  • "We congratulate Jason on his weight loss success with Nutrisystem," says Stephen Mikulak, President of Nutrisystem.
  • At Nutrisystem, we try to make it easier and are thankful for the millions of real customers, like Jason, that decide to go on their weight loss journey with us."
  • My appearance and weight wasn't top of mind because I work in radio and it never seemed to affect my job."
  • Like so many others, the pandemic also had a negative impact on Kaplan's health and he says he gained more weight.

Miller Kaplan Partnership Grows with Three New Promotions

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Miller Kaplan, a top-100 certified public accounting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion to Partner of three accomplished professionals—Marijane Kantzabedian, CPA; Kelly Pollard, CPA; and Liel Shemtov, CPA.

Key Points: 
  • Miller Kaplan, a top-100 certified public accounting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion to Partner of three accomplished professionals—Marijane Kantzabedian, CPA; Kelly Pollard, CPA; and Liel Shemtov, CPA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230103005009/en/
    “We are so proud of the level of service these individuals have been providing to our clients,” observed Michael Kaplan, managing partner at Miller Kaplan.
  • “I am so proud to have been accepted into the partnership,” declared Kantzabedian.
  • “I plan to champion the inevitable future changes resulting from regulation, technology, and environment, and to ensure Miller Kaplan remains and strengthens its position as an industry leader.”

Howard University to Offer its Undergraduate and Graduate Students Free Comprehensive Prep for Admissions and Licensure Exams Through New Partnership with Kaplan

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Additionally, all Howard students interested in taking the exams to be a CPA or CFA can also prepare with Kaplan for free.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, all Howard students interested in taking the exams to be a CPA or CFA can also prepare with Kaplan for free.
  • “Part of our mission at Howard University is ensuring that education is accessible to students, regardless of their economic status,” said Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Anthony K. Wutoh, PhD, RPh.
  • “Bringing Kaplan’s All Access initiative to Howard University will relieve the financial barrier many students are faced with when it comes to the critical step of preparing for graduate admissions tests and licensing exams.
  • Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges.

Landmark Study Confirms the Use of Novel Hydro Turbine to Protect the Endangered American Eel

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Alameda, CA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent study published in the scientific journal, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, shows 100% safe passage of the endangered American Eel through a novel hydro turbine.

Key Points: 
  • Alameda, CA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent study published in the scientific journal, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, shows 100% safe passage of the endangered American Eel through a novel hydro turbine.
  • The innovative turbine is designed and built by Natel Energy to protect river-dwelling fish species, including eels, while also efficiently generating renewable power.
  • This study demonstrates the highest rate of eel survival ever while passing through a hydro turbine and shows promise that a redesigned approach to hydropower can help protect this critical aquatic species instead of causing harm.
  • Listed as endangered by the IUCN, American Eels are hugely beneficial to a river’s flourishing ecosystem.

Verde Resources to expand leadership and management teams

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Jamidah, a Princess from The Malaysian Royal Family, is known as a global Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis activist, working to support legalisation across Asia Pacific.

Key Points: 
  • Jamidah, a Princess from The Malaysian Royal Family, is known as a global Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis activist, working to support legalisation across Asia Pacific.
  • She was also a speaker at the first Medicinal Cannabis symposium held in the Malaysian Parliament last August.
  • Verde also appointed EMGTA LLC's directors Harvey Kaplan, Sean Marshall and Eric Bava into senior roles within the company.
  • Bava brings 20 years of experience in efficient management from a multitude of industries in the business world that include manufacturing, distribution, and logistics.

Leading EdTech Solutions Company Everspring Names Beth Hollenberg as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everspring, Inc., the leading provider of high-quality online marketing and education solutions for higher education, today announced that Beth Hollenberg has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer. Hollenberg, who co-founded the company and most recently served as its President, is an accomplished executive who brings a demonstrated record of success building companies in the K-12, higher education, and professional education services sectors.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everspring, Inc., the leading provider of high-quality online marketing and education solutions for higher education, today announced that Beth Hollenberg has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Hollenberg is succeeding Jeff Conlon, the company's co-founder, who is stepping away from his day-to-day role overseeing Everspring.
  • I look forward to working with the Everspring team to take the company and our partners to the next level."
  • Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions for higher education.

Greenberg Traurig Named 2022 New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year by The American Lawyer

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Friday, November 18, 2022

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year at The American Lawyer (Am Law) Industry Awards held Nov. 10. Greenberg Traurig New Jersey, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was recognized for litigation victories achieved for a wide range of clients.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year at The American Lawyer (Am Law) Industry Awards held Nov. 10.
  • Greenberg Traurig New Jersey, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was recognized for litigation victories achieved for a wide range of clients.
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was named New Jersey Litigation Department of the Year at The American Lawyer (Am Law) Industry Awards held Nov. 10.
  • Greenberg Traurig New Jersey, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, was recognized for litigation victories achieved for a wide range of clients.