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Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. Continues to Grow its Advisory Board for OZOP ARC

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Warwick, NY, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. (OZSC), a pioneer in the field of innovative energy and lighting solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Alessa Aguayo as the newest member of the advisory board for its flagship OZOP ARC lighting controls system. The advisory board aims to utilize the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to propel the development and strategic positioning of OZOP ARC.

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  • The advisory board aims to utilize the expertise of seasoned industry professionals to propel the development and strategic positioning of OZOP ARC.
  • Alessa Aguayo brings a rich background in the lighting industry, with over a decade of experience spanning national accounts, distribution, and manufacturing.
  • Brian Conway, CEO of Ozop Energy Solutions, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Alessa Aguayo to our advisory board.
  • With the addition of Alessa Aguayo, the board is poised to significantly impact the strategic trajectory of the OZOP ARC system.

Certiverse Attains SOC 2 Compliance, Elevating Standards in Certification and Licensure Industry

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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In collaboration with Johanson Group LLP, a distinguished entity specializing in certification and compliance services, Certiverse underwent a meticulous audit process to demonstrate adherence to the stringent standards outlined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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  • In collaboration with Johanson Group LLP, a distinguished entity specializing in certification and compliance services, Certiverse underwent a meticulous audit process to demonstrate adherence to the stringent standards outlined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
  • This achievement underscores Certiverse's commitment to upholding the highest levels of security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy in handling customer data.
  • The SOC 2 compliance certification signifies Certiverse's capability to deliver secure, reliable, and trustworthy exam development and delivery services.
  • With a focus on industries reliant on certification and licensure, including but not limited to healthcare, financial services, and education, Certiverse ensures the integrity and confidentiality of critical data, essential for high-stakes testing environments.

NewHydrogen CEO Steve Hill Discussed Use of Hydrogen for Aviation with University of Tennessee Expert

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewHydrogen, Inc. (OTCMKTS:NEWH), the developer of ThermoLoop™, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat rather than electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, today announced that in a recent podcast the Company’s CEO Steve Hill spoke with Dr. Paul Palies, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Space Institute and founder of the Combustion and Propulsion for Aviation Research Center regarding future aviation based on hydrogen combustion for a decarbonized system.

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  • Dr. Palies said, “There is a need for a clean combustion system that doesn't add nitrogen oxide and completely removes the carbon footprint.
  • Dr. Palies said, “Our team is conducting research on premix combustion, a method that could reduce emissions while maintaining thermal power.
  • Mr. Hill thanked Dr. Palies for his insights, and briefly introduced NewHydrogen’s work on developing thermochemical approaches to affordable green hydrogen.
  • Dr. Paul Palies is Associate Professor at The University of Tennessee Space Institute where he established the Combustion and Propulsion for Aviation Research Center, his research group.

KopenTech Achieves Milestone with Successful SOC 2 Type II Audit Certification

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KopenTech LLC (“KopenTech”), a leading electronic trading and analytics platform for structured products, has successfully completed the rigorous System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KopenTech LLC (“KopenTech”), a leading electronic trading and analytics platform for structured products, has successfully completed the rigorous System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit.
  • The SOC 2 Type II audit, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses an organization's information security practices against stringent criteria.
  • Achieving a SOC 2 Type II certification signals to clients and partners alike that KopenTech is dedicated to safeguarding data with robust, reliable controls that meet the complexities of the digital age.
  • Notably, KopenTech’s SOC 2 Type II report concluded without any exceptions, earning a “clean” audit opinion from Sensiba.

AIChE Selected by DOE to Lead New Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium 

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.

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  • Among the recipients, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was selected to lead H2CIRC, a new “recovery and recycling” consortium charged with developing innovative and practical approaches to enable the recovery, recycling, and reuse of materials and components for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers.
  • This development will be supported by federal funding to be awarded to AIChE for the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium, which totals $50 million over five years.
  • Additional DOE funding is being awarded for projects including low-cost, high-throughput electrolyzer manufacturing; electrolyzer component and supply chain development; advanced technology and component development; advanced manufacturing of fuel cell assemblies and stacks; and fuel cell supply chain development.
  • AIChE and its consortium partners will establish a blueprint across the industry for recycling electrolyzer and fuel cell systems and components, aimed at securing long-term supply chain security and environmental sustainability.

Risk Strategies Acquires Pace Professional Services, Ltd.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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BOSTON, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced it has acquired Pace Professional Services, Ltd. (Pace), a Long Island-based firm specializing in professional liability coverages with a focus on certified public accountants and law firms.

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  • BOSTON, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced it has acquired Pace Professional Services, Ltd. (Pace), a Long Island-based firm specializing in professional liability coverages with a focus on certified public accountants and law firms.
  • Based in Garden City, NY, Pace was founded in 1992 by Kenneth Gross, its president and owner.
  • The acquisition marks the first for Risk Strategies of a firm with a predominant focus on the accounting profession.
  • “Specialized expertise is vital to ensuring client risks are effectively mitigated,” said Robert Rosenzweig, New York Regional Leader, Risk Strategies.

Interpres Security Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Certification

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security, a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against prioritized threats targeting organizations to reduce threat exposure, today announced that it successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II Examination against the security, availability and confidentiality Trust Service Principles. These three principals ensure that:

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  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interpres Security , a company dedicated to optimizing defenses against prioritized threats targeting organizations to reduce threat exposure, today announced that it successfully completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II Examination against the security, availability and confidentiality Trust Service Principles.
  • Interpres Security brought TurnKey Compliance , a specialized security and compliance consulting firm, onboard to fully manage its audit and compliance programs.
  • "Achieving SOC 2 Type II takes the entire company pulling in the same direction around our mission," said Michael Jenks, Co-Founder and CTO at Interpres Security.
  • SOC 2 Type II reports are recognized globally and affirm that a company's infrastructure, software, people, data, policies, procedures, and operations have been formally reviewed.

BrightSpring Health Services Recognizes its Valuable and Esteemed Female Leaders and Staff in Celebration of Women’s History Month

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Women’s History Month, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or the “BrightSpring Health Services”) (NASDAQ: BTSG) recognizes and celebrates the dedicated women who make up 80% of our Company and who continue to pave the way for our leaders of tomorrow.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Women’s History Month, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (“BrightSpring” or the “BrightSpring Health Services”) (NASDAQ: BTSG) recognizes and celebrates the dedicated women who make up 80% of our Company and who continue to pave the way for our leaders of tomorrow.
  • “Women’s History Month is a reminder of all of the strong women that have created opportunities for us to have a voice at the table where decisions are made,” said Jennifer Parks, Vice President and Leader of StepStone Family & Youth Services, a BrightSpring company.
  • In 2023, we were recognized for our achievement in developing and promoting women from the Stevie Awards for “Women in Business” recognition and excellence.
  • This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is ‘ Women Who Advocate For Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, ’ which recognizes women’s role in eliminating bias and discrimination from our lives, workplaces and institutions.

BrightSpring Welcomes Olivia Kirtley to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services, is pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to its board of directors.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightSpring Health Services (“BrightSpring” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTSG), a leading provider of comprehensive home and community-based health services, is pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to its board of directors.
  • With an extensive background and leadership in finance, accounting and risk management, Olivia joined the board in January with the Company’s initial public offering.
  • Olivia has also held several chairman positions since 1998, including for the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and AICPA Board of Examiners.
  • “We are thrilled Olivia has joined our board of directors.

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Reports Strong Year-Over-Year Performance with Total Investment Income of $76.3 Million, an Increase of 9.6% and Net Investment Income of $34.8 Million
    NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: PTMN) (the “Company” or “Portman Ridge”) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Total investment income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $17.8 million, a decrease of $0.8 million as compared to $18.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and a decrease of $0.8 million as compared to $18.6 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Core investment income1, excluding the impact of purchase price accounting, for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $17.7 million, unchanged from the fourth quarter of 2022 and a decrease of $0.6 million as compared to $18.3 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • The increase in NII in the fourth quarter of 2023 was the result of a one-time expense reimbursement from the Company’s investment adviser.