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CEVA Joins Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V Program

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, today announced that it will make its CEVA-BX1 and CEVA-BX2 Audio DSPs and audio front-end software stack available for commercial developers through the Intel® Pathfinder for RISC-V* ecosystem. A Strategic Member of RISC-V International, CEVA is making its industry leading audio DSPs and software stack accessible for prototyping and production design through the Intel® FPGA based pre-silicon development platform.

Key Points: 
  • A Strategic Member of RISC-V International, CEVA is making its industry leading audio DSPs and software stack accessible for prototyping and production design through the Intel FPGA based pre-silicon development platform.
  • "We are thrilled to make our CEVA-BX Audio DSPs and audio front-end software IP available for customers developing with Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V," said Moshe Sheier, Vice President of Marketing at CEVA.
  • "The availability of CEVA's Audio DSPs and software IP for the Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V program is another step in our commitment towards simplifying and accelerating the development of RISC-V platforms," said Vijay Krishnan, General Manager, RISC-V Ventures from Intel.
  • *Intel, the Intel logo, and other Intel marks are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries.

Disruptive Marketing: Anatomy of a Silicon Valley Billion Dollar Exit With Steve Kahan

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Monday, November 21, 2022

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A 2022 survey of B2B buyers reveals that 72% completed a recent significant purchase entirely online.(1) This shift away from person-to-person sales tactics means companies need to step up their digital marketing to meet buyers where they're at. Not all companies are set up to take advantage of that paradigm shift.

Key Points: 
  • Enter disruptor Steve Kahan, a marketing expert and author of "High-Velocity Digital Marketing."
  • Find the real customer: Your marketing strategy has to target who your buyer is, not who you assume it is.
  • Steve Kahan is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record for producing breakthrough revenue growth in brutally competitive marketplaces.
  • His next book, to be released in December 2022, is "High-Velocity Digital Marketing: Silicon Valley Secrets to Create Breakthrough Revenue in Record Time."

CEVA Introduces Voice User Interface Solution for TI SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® Wireless MCUs

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, announced today the availability of its WhisPro™ speech recognition and control software to support designs using the Texas Instruments (TI) SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3235x wireless MCU family. The WhisPro Software Development Kit (SDK) allows full customization to the customer's choice of wake words and voice commands, and runs entirely on-device, without the need for a network connection.

Key Points: 
  • Voice User Interface (VUI) has rapidly become a primary interface for many IoT applications, providing an intuitive, hands-free interface for individuals to interact and control wearables and endpoint devices in the smart home, smart appliances, industrial/manufacturing, automotive, medical and more.
  • Our collaboration with CEVA ensures engineers using our proven and reliable SimpleLink Wi-Fi wireless MCUs have access to a voice user interface to address these exciting use cases."
  • For more information about CEVA WhisPro SDK for the TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi family, visit https://www.ceva-dsp.com/product/ceva-whispro/ .
  • CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world.

Disrupting the Chaotic Change of Post Covid-19 B2B Sales with Josh Bilow

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Monday, November 14, 2022

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world of B2B sales. Businesses needed online solutions for their customers. Tech companies had to find online solutions to reach their clients with marketing and sales messaging. Chatbots, Zoom calls, and social media drove the research and buying processes.(1)

Key Points: 
  • Disruption Interruption podcast host and veteran communications disruptor KJ Helms interviews B2B sales pro Josh Bilow, who explains how tech sales shifted during and after the pandemic.
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    Enter disruptor B2B sales pro Josh Bilow, who is a Regional Sales Manager at RedPoint Global.
  • He explains to Karla Jo Helms, the host of the Disruption/Interruption podcast, how he is disrupting the chaotic change of post-covid-19 B2B sales.
  • Josh is disrupting the new normal of B2B sales by taking a holistic view of the process.

CEVA, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Total revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $33.7 million, a 3% increase compared to $32.8 million reported for the third quarter of 2021.
  • Third quarter 2022 licensing, non-recurring engineering (NRE) and related revenue was $22.3 million compared to $21.6 million reported for the same quarter a year ago.
  • Royalty revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $11.4 million compared to $11.2 million reported for the third quarter of 2021.
  • Non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2022 was $6.8 million up 4% from $6.5 million reported for the third quarter of 2021.

CEVA, Inc. Announces CEO Transition Plan

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, today announced that CEO Gideon Wertheizer has chosen to retire at the end of 2022. The CEVA board of directors has unanimously appointed Amir Panush as CEO effective January 1st, 2023. Mr. Wertheizer will continue to serve as an active member of CEVA's board of directors and will be employed in an advisory role in the near term to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Key Points: 
  • The CEVA board of directors has unanimously appointed Amir Panush as CEO effective January 1st, 2023.
  • We look forward to continuing to benefit from Gideon's experience and counsel as an adviser and board member going forward."
  • Amir Panush was selected to succeed Mr. Wertheizer as CEO following an extensive search.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the anticipated commencement of Mr. Panush's service as CEO, Mr. Wertheizer's continued service to CEVA, and CEVA's growth potential and market opportunities.

Disrupting the Swamp of Go-To-Market Data With Lars Grønnegaard

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Data collection and analysis is critical in business in 2022. Data drives everything from product launches to marketing decisions. The challenge many organizations face is how to turn raw data into actionable intelligence. Collecting data is the easy part. Data analysis takes more skill and precision.

Key Points: 
  • Disruption Interruption podcast host and veteran communications disruptor Karla Jo Helms interviews Lars Grnnegaard, Founder and CEO at Dreamdata.
  • Enter disruptor Lars Grnnegaard, founder and CEO at Dreamdata, who explains to Karla Jo Helms, host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, that data isn't useful until it is .
  • Lars spent decades working in product management, where he saw how business leaders apply data to operations.
  • A passion for pizza: In addition to data, Lars' current obsession is making the perfect pizza in his apartment's wood-fired pizza oven.

CEVA and ASR Micro Celebrate Milestone - 100 Million Wireless IoT Chips Shipped

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, and ASR Microelectronics (ASR), a leading wireless semiconductor company, announced today that shipments of ASR wireless IoT chips powered by CEVA's IPs have surpassed 100 million units. This monumental milestone was achieved in less than 2 years since ASR's first CEVA-powered chips were introduced.

Key Points: 
  • ASR's CEVA-powered wireless communication chips serve largest IoT markets including wearables, smart home, white goods and industrial
    ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and co-creation solutions, and ASR Microelectronics (ASR), a leading wireless semiconductor company, announced today that shipments of ASR wireless IoT chips powered by CEVA's IPs have surpassed 100 million units.
  • CEVA and ASR have worked closely together since its inception, with ASR leveraging CEVA's DSPs and wireless connectivity platforms to accelerate their product development and achieve best-in-class performance and power efficiency.
  • "We applaud ASR Micro on their incredible success to date and becoming one of China's most important wireless semiconductor companies," said Tal Shalev, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless IoT Business Unit at CEVA.
  • "ASR and CEVA share a joint vision for seamless wireless connectivity and the role it plays in the Internet of Everything.

Disrupting Real Estate Management Cryptocurrency Payments with Denny Bohs

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The rental market is stronger than ever. Sustained demand has fueled an unprecedented boom in build-to-rent properties.(1) Heated multifamily construction and increasing numbers of affluent renters have contributed to the increasing percentage of U.S. households that rent, currently around 36%.(2) As fewer people use checks, renters expect digital payment options. Meanwhile, the property management software market is exploding,(3) but most require some technical savvy or target larger property management firms, leaving individual property owners overwhelmed and confused. Enter disruptor Denny Bohs, Project and Product Manager with Renteez.com, who explains to Karla Jo Helms, host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, that landlords need a simple, affordable way to provide bank-to-bank transfers. His team at Renteez is launching an easy-to-use rent payment platform and adding the option to pay with cryptocurrency and for renters to stake their rent payments and earn returns.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, the property management software market is exploding,(3) but most require some technical savvy or target larger property management firms, leaving individual property owners overwhelmed and confused.
  • His team at Renteez is launching an easy-to-use rent payment platform and adding the option to pay with cryptocurrency and for renters to stake their rent payments and earn returns.
  • Denny Bohs' degree in marketing and economics got him a job at an accounting firm pricing mutual funds.
  • Denny Bohs is a product and project manager who has extensive experience with business analysis, change management, and problem-solving.

Disrupting and Unlocking Mystery Surrounding Blockchain with Bryan Daugherty

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Monday, October 31, 2022

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bitcoin has a sketchy reputation thanks to media reports about the downsides of crypto markets. It's painted as an environmental risk, with the University of Cambridge estimating that bitcoin has generated 200 million tons of carbon emissions in the 13 years since its invention.(1) Additionally, crypto markets are increasingly seen as platforms for scammers and predators who get rich by stealing from users on apps like Coinbase.(2) The common perception is that blockchain and the tokens like bitcoin are speculative financial instruments that do untold damage to the environment.

Key Points: 
  • (2) The common perception is that blockchain and the tokens like bitcoin are speculative financial instruments that do untold damage to the environment.
  • Enter disruptor Bryan Daugherty who explains to Karla Jo Helms, host of the Disruption Interruption how to get beyond the scams and use blockchain and bitcoin for business .
  • He has spent his 25-year career working with data security and blockchain applications.
  • If blockchain technology could reach the kind of transaction processing capacity of companies like Visa, blockchain applications could expand beyond crypto markets.