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VIAVI CTO Sameh Yamany Testifies at House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing on "Leveraging AI to Enhance American Communications"

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that Chief Technology Officer Dr. Sameh Yamany has testified at a hearing of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee on "Leveraging AI to Enhance American Communications."

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that Chief Technology Officer Dr. Sameh Yamany has testified at a hearing of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee on "Leveraging AI to Enhance American Communications."
  • In announcing the hearing, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) said: "In the communications sector, AI could enhance the performance of next-generation networks and vastly improve internet speeds.
  • But with the benefits of AI come potential risks, like enabling cybercriminals to develop potent threats to our critical communications infrastructure.
  • American leadership is vital to ensure the responsible deployment of AI, protect people's privacy, and unleash the full potential of this technology.

OTC Markets Group Welcomes Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust to OTCQX

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCQX: MHCUF), one of the U.S. Midwest region’s largest Manufactured Housing Community operators, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCQX: MHCUF), one of the U.S. Midwest region’s largest Manufactured Housing Community operators, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.
  • Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.
  • Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “MHCUF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com .
  • The OTCQX Market provides investors with a premium U.S. public market to research and trade the shares of investor-focused companies.

Fannie Mae Multifamily Closes 2022 With $69 Billion in Volume

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) provided more than $69 billion in debt financing to support the multifamily market in 2022. Through our Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS®) platform, along with our Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity, we delivered on our mission to provide access to affordable housing throughout the country.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) provided more than $69 billion in debt financing to support the multifamily market in 2022.
  • Notably, Multifamily Affordable Housing volumes totaled $10.3 billion in 2022, up nearly 7 percent from $9.6 billion in 2021, while Structured Transactions and Student Housing increased from $5.7 billion to $10.3 billion (82.6 percent) and $0.9 billion to $1.2 billion (26 percent), respectively.
  • Fannie Mae was able to commit all of its $1.7 billion cap for calendar years 2021 and 2022 and these investments create or preserve more than 35,000 affordable units.
  • "We want to thank our DUS lenders for their partnership and helping us support the multifamily market," said Rob Levin, Senior Vice President and Multifamily Chief Customer Officer, Fannie Mae.

bswift Wins Brandon Hall Group's Gold Award for Best Advance in Benefits Administration for a Second Year

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bswift, a leader in innovative benefits administration technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Compensation and Benefits and/or Payroll Administration category.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bswift, a leader in innovative benefits administration technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Compensation and Benefits and/or Payroll Administration category.
  • "Our team is driven by our passion for improving the HR and employee experiences.
  • "bswift is honored to be a second time recipient of this award.
  • Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives based upon the following criteria: product, unique differentiators, value proposition and measurable results.

The Armored Group Expands U.S. Operations in Southeast with Purchase of 110-acre Campus

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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PHOENIX, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Armored Group, LLC (TAG), a leader in engineering, manufacturing and customizing armored vehicles, today announced it has completed the acquisition of IF Armor International, LLC and its facility in Shelby, North Carolina. The strategic move expands TAG's manufacturing capabilities to meet unprecedented demand from global partners and future customers.

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  • The strategic move expands TAG's manufacturing capabilities to meet unprecedented demand from global partners and future customers.
  • "This will no doubt help accelerate our domestic and international growth and we look forward to becoming part of the Shelby community."
  • TAG's additional staffing to the current personnel in Shelby will support $240 million in current orders for armored vehicles over several multiyear contracts.
  • (Pictured left to right: Scotty Hester, General Manager of TAG Shelby & Beau Gailey, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of TAG)

Want to book a private jet? There's an app for that

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONEflight International, Inc. launched the Book a Jet (BAJit) application today, a mobile platform designed to securely search, select, and book private aircrafts.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONEflight International, Inc. launched the Book a Jet (BAJit) application today, a mobile platform designed to securely search, select, and book private aircrafts.
  • Available on both Apple and Android devices, the BAJit app unlocks the private aviation booking experience to anyone with a cell phone across the globe.
  • Flying private should be as simple as flying commercial or even scheduling an Uber,” said Ferren Rajput, Founder and CEO of ONEflight International.
  • Stay tuned.”
    ONEflight International, Incorporated is a global private aviation company revolutionizing the luxury private jet travel industry since the company’s founding in 2010.

President Barack Obama Reflects on Tragedy to Transformation at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Ahead of 10-Year Remembrance

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted a benefit evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City to commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More than 450 supporters, advocates, and business leaders joined the event to honor the lives taken that tragic day – and celebrate the lifesaving impact of Sandy Hook Promise's Know the Signs programs.

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  • And, in fact, for a decade now, you have looked out for and cared foreach other.
  • By helping prevent the kind of social isolation that can lead to violence, Sandy Hook Promise is not just making schools safer today.
  • About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence.
  • SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.

Centricity, a Provider of Innovative Lifestyle Services, Announces Additions of Lee Daniels, Bob Kilinski, and Brent Delzer to Executive Team to Accelerate Its Ongoing Transformation

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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The new additions include Lee Daniels, Chief Growth Officer, Bob Kilinski, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, and Brent Delzer, Vice President of Operations.

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  • The new additions include Lee Daniels, Chief Growth Officer, Bob Kilinski, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, and Brent Delzer, Vice President of Operations.
  • Lee, Bob, and Brent, and the other members of our executive team are driven to build next-gen protection offerings meeting the needs of consumers wherever life takes them.
  • Lee Daniels comes to Centricity with more than 25 years of successfully developing, launching, and selling industry leading products and services.
  • Brent Delzer joins Centricity with more than 20 years as an experienced executive in the extended warranty and tech services space.

DappRadar: Blockchain Gaming Is Leading the growth of Web3, DappRadar's New Q3 Gaming report reveals

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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DappRadar: Blockchain Gaming Is Leading the growth of Web3, DappRadar's New Q3 Gaming report reveals

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  • DappRadar: Blockchain Gaming Is Leading the growth of Web3, DappRadar's New Q3 Gaming report reveals
    Blockchain Gaming Is Leading the Growth of Web3, DappRadars New Q3 Gaming Report Reveals
    DappRadar , the global app store for decentralized applications, and the Blockchain Game Alliance , have revealed in its latest gaming report that gaming activity is driving Web3 with close to half of all blockchain activity in Q3.
  • The number of unique active wallets in the blockchain gaming industry increased by 8% (912K) month-over-month, ensuring its share of Web3 remains over 48% in Q3.
  • While Septembers blockchain gaming and metaverse investments were the lowest all year, with only $156 million raised, gaming continues to lead Web3.
  • In Q3, Alien Worlds became once again the most played blockchain game with 190,770 average daily UAWs, an increase of 14% from Q2.

Bravo Consulting Group Becomes First North American AvePoint-Certified Technical Professional in Cloud Records

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In June of 2022, Bravo Consulting Group, LLC paved the way amongst hundreds of AvePoint partners by becoming the very first partner in North America to achieve AvePoint's Cloud Records Certification.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In June of 2022, Bravo Consulting Group, LLC paved the way amongst hundreds of AvePoint partners by becoming the very first partner in North America to achieve AvePoint's Cloud Records Certification.
  • Bravo is an invested partner of AvePoint and this accomplishment makes them one of the very few certified Cloud Records solution providers in the world.
  • Sam Valme , Global Director of Partner Experience at AvePoint said, "Bravo Consulting Group is an exemplary AvePoint partner.
  • The IT consulting firm headquartered in Leesburg, VA has also earned the following certifications: Fly, Cloud Backup, SaaS, Policies & Insights, and Sales Professional.