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  • MIL-OSI Security: Leader of Jackson Gang Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic Unique Form of Fentanyl

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    DETROIT – A Houston, Texas resident and leader of the violent Jackson street gang the “Thorough Bread Family,” Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner, was sentenced to 210 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced today.

    Gorgon was joined in the announcement by James Deir, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Detroit Field Division, Colonel James F. Grady, II, Michigan State Police, Director Elmer J. Hitt, Jackson Police and Fire Services, and Sheriff Gary Schuette, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. 

    Tamarious Faulkner, 28, of Houston, Texas, was the leader of the Thorough Bread Family (TBF), a violent street gang that primarily operates in Jackson, Michigan. Faulkner and his co-conspirators distributed large amounts of fentanyl in Jackson. According to court documents, the fentanyl sold by the gang had a unique texture and coloring. Unlike most fentanyl, typically sold in powder form, TBF’s fentanyl was sold in a rock-like crystalline form, and was often colored yellow, purple, or green, rather than the usual white.

    As this new type of fentanyl pushed by Tamarious Faulkner and the TBF gang appeared on the streets, Jackson Police witnessed a spike in overdoses and violence. The mother of one of those fatal overdose victims, who described her daughter as “a beautiful soul,” wrote, “Under his leadership, this gang has taken lives, destroyed families, and devastated an entire community.”

    After the arrest and prosecution of many TBF members, including Tamarious Faulkner, Jackson Chief of Police Christopher A. Simpson noted that the Jackson community, “almost immediately rebounded . . . violent crime was cut in half . . . overdoses decreased, as well as the associated crimes with it.”

    Six other co-conspirators have already been sentenced as follows:

    • Demond Johns, age 27 of Jackson: 128 months’ prison
    • Dominque Faulkner, age 33 of Jackson: 126 months’ prison
    • Zaire Faulkner, age 26 of Jackson: 10 years’ prison
    • Demarquan Smith, age 23 of Jackson: 10 years’ prison
    • Tommy Owens, age 33 of Jackson: 87 months’ prison
    • Mario Murguia, age 24 of Jackson: 5 years’ prison

    “Gangs bring drugs and death to our communities. We are grateful that we can work alongside our federal, state, and local partners in the fight against this scourge,” U.S. Attorney Gorgon said.

    “With Today’s sentencing, Jackson, Michigan, is a safer place to live,” said James Deir, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Detroit Field Division. “Dominique Faulkner and the Thorough Bred gang chose guns, drugs, and violence—and now they are all where they belong: FEDERAL PRISON.  Their reign of fear and terror in our community is over. There is no place in the great state of Michigan for cowards who choose greed and gun violence to profit from armed drug dealing. The people of Jackson deserve better; certainly, not thugs who think they’re above the law.”

    This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the Michigan State Police, Jackson Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew R. Picek, Matthew Roth, and Craig Welkener.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man Convicted of Carjacking Resulting in Death

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On Friday, June 20, 2025, a federal jury convicted Joseph Payne-Pabón for carjacking resulting in death of an 82-year-old woman on January 7, 2020, in the municipality of San Juan.

    According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on January 7, 2020, Joseph Payne-Pabón, a 34-year-old homeless man, entered the home of Eulalia Combas Sancho during the blackout resulting from the earthquakes, violently killed her and took her Hyundai Sonata. The evidence showed that Mr. Payne Pabón used a cement block to hit the victim in the back of the head causing a fracture to her skull and trauma to her brain that resulted in her death. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:30 am before United States District Court Judge Aida M. Delgado-Colón.

    “This verdict is a direct result of the tireless efforts and outstanding work of agents and officers of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives, the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, and federal prosecutors and professional staff from the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” said United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow. “I commend their exceptional efforts and dedication from the beginning of the investigation of the carjacking and murder of the victim to the guilty verdict at trial.”

    “This verdict reflects our community’s intolerance for senseless acts of violence, and our commitment to bring violent offenders who endanger innocent persons to justice,” said Gordon Mallory, Acting Special Agent in Charge of ATF Miami Field Division. “In partnership with the US Attorney’s Office in San Juan, the Puerto Rico Police Department, and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, Mr. Payne-Pabón is being held accountable for his violent, and life-altering actions.  It is our hope that this conviction can bring some closure to the victim’s family.”

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case with the assistance of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeanette M. Collazo-Ortiz and César Rivera-Díaz prosecuted the case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Previously convicted felon sentenced to over five years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    RICHMOND, Va. – A Henrico County man was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

    According to court documents, on Aug. 15, 2024, Henrico County Police responded to a report of gunshots at an apartment complex where Michael Anthony Nolan, 35, had been arguing with his ex-girlfriend. On arriving, officers observed Nolan, who was intoxicated, standing in the apartment complex’s parking lot next to the driver-side door of a vehicle inside which officers observed a handgun on the floorboard.

    In 2010, Nolan was convicted of robbing and attempting to rob pizza delivery drivers with a knife, and subsequently found guilty of two felony probation violations. As a previously convicted felon, Nolan cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition.

    Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Anthony A. Spotswood, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Washington Field Division; and Eric D. English, Chief of Henrico County Police Division, made the announcement after sentencing by U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick J. McGorman prosecuted the case.

    A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 3:24-cr-179.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 63 Months for Unlawful Firearm Possession

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    ALBANY, NEW YORK – Willie Green, age 42, of Albany, was sentenced on Monday to 63 months in prison following his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement.

    In previously pleading guilty, Green admitted that on January 1, 2022, he possessed a loaded pistol in Albany. A prior felony conviction prohibited him from possessing the pistol. Green has an extensive criminal history that includes a 2024 murder conviction, which was secured by the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. The sentence in this case will run consecutive to the 25 years-to-life term he is serving on his state murder conviction.

    United States Attorney Sarcone stated: “Willie Green cannot serve enough prison time for the crimes he’s committed. He should never get out, and if he is granted parole by New York State, he will be immediately taken to federal prison to start serving his term of imprisonment in this case. Albany is safer if this murderer stays locked up for good.”

    ATF Special Agent in Charge Bryan Miller stated: “This sentence reflects our unwavering commitment to holding violent offenders accountable—especially those who continue to possess firearms despite felony convictions. This individual not only admitted to carrying a loaded firearm illegally, but he is also serving a 25-to-life sentence for murder. His actions represent the very threat to public safety that ATF and our law enforcement partners work tirelessly to prevent. Thank you to our partners at Albany PD and U.S. Attorney’s Office NDNY for their efforts.”

    Senior United States District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. also imposed a 3-year term of supervised release to begin when Green is released from federal prison.

    ATF investigated this case with the assistance of the Albany Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mikayla Espinosa prosecuted this case as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

    Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts.  PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.  Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.  As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psn.

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  • MIL-OSI: Skyward Partners with Panorama to Bring Leading AI and Intervention Solutions to Texas Districts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    STEVENS POINT, Wis., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyward, a school administration software provider committed to helping K-12 leaders spend less time on tasks and more time with students, is proud to announce a new partnership with Panorama Education. Together with the Texas Education Exchange, this partnership will bring AI-driven intervention planning and research-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) tools to school districts across Texas.

    Skyward customers in Texas now have direct access to Panorama Solara, a FERPA-compliant AI platform built for K–12, and Panorama Student Success, a proven MTSS platform highly integrated with Skyward’s Qmlativ solution.

    As Texas educators increasingly adopt generative AI to save time and personalize learning, districts are seeking secure, scalable solutions that meet high standards for data privacy and compliance. At the same time, mandates like House Bill 1416 require more comprehensive intervention tracking and reporting, which many SIS platforms struggle to meet.

    “When districts can securely integrate tools that work together, they spend less time managing systems and more time supporting students,” said Dave Ilkka, vice president of new business development at Skyward. “Through The Exchange, our partnership with Panorama brings powerful AI and additional student support solutions directly to Texas districts, helping them meet HB 1416 requirements with confidence.”

    “Through our partnership with Skyward and The Exchange, districts can now leverage high-quality, context-aware AI outputs and research-backed MTSS interventions while upholding the highest standards of student data privacy,” said John Ruff, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Panorama Education. “This eliminates data silos, reduces manual work, and supports seamless state reporting and compliance with HB 1416.”

    Though Skyward already has an MTSS solution built within its Qmlativ solution, partnering with Panorama Student Success will support additional functionality while directly integrated.

    Together, Skyward, Panorama, and The Exchange are delivering a smarter, more secure path forward for Texas districts—one that empowers educators, supports compliance, and drives better outcomes for every student.

    About Skyward: Since 1980, Skyward’s SIS and ERP solutions have helped more than 2,500 school districts save time, connect with families, and empower success. By blending advanced technology guided by actual users with world-class support delivered with a personal touch, Skyward is the clear choice for K-12 leaders who want to spend less time on tasks and more time with students. To learn more about the next generation of K-12 administration software, visit www.skyward.com.

    About Panorama: Panorama Education is an education technology company founded in 2012 that helps students achieve academic success and well-being, and gives schools and school districts a platform to hear what families, students and teachers need in the classroom. Educators use Panorama’s software platform to understand and support students across academics, attendance, behavior, and life skills development. District leaders use the same platform to track progress toward strategic goals, such as literacy, graduation, and school safety. Panorama is proud that its platform is used to support 15 million students in 25,000 schools and 2,000 districts across the United States. For more information, visit www.panoramaed.com.

    About the Texas Education Exchange: The Texas Education Exchange (The Exchange) is a statewide data solution hosted by the Region 4 Education Service Center in Houston and founded in collaboration with Region 10 in Dallas, Region 11 in Ft. Worth, Region 13 in Austin, and Region 20 in San Antonio. The Exchange is available to districts and charter schools in all regions across Texas, providing educators with the tools they need to unite data from disconnected sources to improve student success.

    Media Contact:
    Alexis Bushman
    Skyward, Inc.
    (715) 972-4397
    alexis.bushman@skyward.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Metafoodx Unveils AI Temperature Monitoring to Keep Food Out of the Danger Zone — and the Trash

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metafoodx, the AI food operations company, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking temperature intelligence technology, designed to detect, forecast and prevent food safety failures before they occur. The new innovation delivers real-time temperature monitoring and predictive alerts, empowering kitchens to stop waste and improve compliance at scale.

    Every year, millions of pounds of food are discarded, not because they’re expired, but because they quietly slip into the FDA-defined temperature “danger zone” (between 41°F and 135°F) during service. In one institutional kitchen alone, Metafoodx discovered that over 56% of food items scanned during peak service hours were unsafe for consumption.

    “Food waste is often a direct result of food safety failures,” said Fengmin Gong, CEO and co-founder of Metafoodx. “Our AI solution gives kitchens the power to stop temperature-related waste before it happens so they can keep food safe for longer periods of time and serve more of it.”

    Unlike traditional spot-check thermometers, Metafoodx’s patented scanner captures surface temperature and a 3D profile of food items to estimate internal temperature without invasive probes. Dual scans taken before and after service allow the AI to track how temperature changes over time, or kitchens can set timer-based rules to ensure safety compliance. Over time, the AI learns from each kitchen’s unique layout, menu and equipment to deliver site-specific recommendations and optimizations.

    This intelligence helps kitchens:

    • Reduce temperature-related food waste by 20%–30%
    • Boost food safety compliance with real-time alerts
    • Eliminate the need for manual thermometer checks
    • Enhance guest satisfaction by maintaining consistent quality
    • Increase safe food holding times by up to 40 minutes

    Metafoodx has deployed AI Temperature Monitoring across commercial kitchens at Pomona College, University of Guelph and others, and is already driving measurable results.

    To learn more about meeting food safety standards with Metafoodx, read the white paper Too Hot to Fail.

    About Metafoodx
    Metafoodx is a patented, AI-powered food operations platform that helps commercial kitchens reduce waste, optimize production and drive sustainability through real-time data and automation. Trusted by leading universities and food service providers, Metafoodx delivers measurable impact, including up to a 50% reduction in food waste and a 200% ROI within weeks of deployment. Metafoodx is a 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award winner, recognized by the National Restaurant Association for advancing efficiency and productivity in food operations.

    Visit metafoodx.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

    Media Contact
    Liesse Jayalath
    metafoodx@lookleftmarketing.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b26d1249-a8d2-4499-834f-3e6a7ad1efe3

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  • MIL-OSI: Metafoodx Unveils AI Temperature Monitoring to Keep Food Out of the Danger Zone — and the Trash

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN JOSE, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metafoodx, the AI food operations company, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking temperature intelligence technology, designed to detect, forecast and prevent food safety failures before they occur. The new innovation delivers real-time temperature monitoring and predictive alerts, empowering kitchens to stop waste and improve compliance at scale.

    Every year, millions of pounds of food are discarded, not because they’re expired, but because they quietly slip into the FDA-defined temperature “danger zone” (between 41°F and 135°F) during service. In one institutional kitchen alone, Metafoodx discovered that over 56% of food items scanned during peak service hours were unsafe for consumption.

    “Food waste is often a direct result of food safety failures,” said Fengmin Gong, CEO and co-founder of Metafoodx. “Our AI solution gives kitchens the power to stop temperature-related waste before it happens so they can keep food safe for longer periods of time and serve more of it.”

    Unlike traditional spot-check thermometers, Metafoodx’s patented scanner captures surface temperature and a 3D profile of food items to estimate internal temperature without invasive probes. Dual scans taken before and after service allow the AI to track how temperature changes over time, or kitchens can set timer-based rules to ensure safety compliance. Over time, the AI learns from each kitchen’s unique layout, menu and equipment to deliver site-specific recommendations and optimizations.

    This intelligence helps kitchens:

    • Reduce temperature-related food waste by 20%–30%
    • Boost food safety compliance with real-time alerts
    • Eliminate the need for manual thermometer checks
    • Enhance guest satisfaction by maintaining consistent quality
    • Increase safe food holding times by up to 40 minutes

    Metafoodx has deployed AI Temperature Monitoring across commercial kitchens at Pomona College, University of Guelph and others, and is already driving measurable results.

    To learn more about meeting food safety standards with Metafoodx, read the white paper Too Hot to Fail.

    About Metafoodx
    Metafoodx is a patented, AI-powered food operations platform that helps commercial kitchens reduce waste, optimize production and drive sustainability through real-time data and automation. Trusted by leading universities and food service providers, Metafoodx delivers measurable impact, including up to a 50% reduction in food waste and a 200% ROI within weeks of deployment. Metafoodx is a 2025 Kitchen Innovations Award winner, recognized by the National Restaurant Association for advancing efficiency and productivity in food operations.

    Visit metafoodx.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

    Media Contact
    Liesse Jayalath
    metafoodx@lookleftmarketing.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b26d1249-a8d2-4499-834f-3e6a7ad1efe3

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  • MIL-OSI: Ignis Energy Announces Final Close of $13.6M Series A Round To Advance Global Geothermal Exploration Portfolio

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ignis H2 Energy Inc. (“Ignis Energy”), a geothermal exploration and development company, today announced the final close of its Series A funding round, securing $13.6 million from a global consortium of investors. This milestone builds on the initial close announced in February, which was led by sustainable energy investor alfa8 and included drilling contractor Nabors Industries, climate technology investor The Twynam Group, GEOLOG, and several private investors and family offices.

    Ignis Energy is building a globally diversified, risk-balanced geothermal portfolio focused on near-term viability and long-term growth. The company specializes in locating, de-risking, and delivering commercially viable geothermal power. The capital secured in this round enables key projects to reach technical maturity and prepare for capital-intensive development phases.

    “In a market chasing breakthrough headlines, Ignis Energy brings the spotlight back to the geology,” said Richard Calleri, CEO, Ignis Energy. “Without proven heat in the ground, there’s nothing to scale. Ignis finds it, proves it, and produces it.”

    “Ignis has demonstrated strong execution on its strategy and is already moving rapidly onto the next milestones,” said Guillermo Sierra, VP, Strategic Initiatives, Nabors Industries. “Their commercial focus and speed stand out, and we look forward to continued collaboration on near-term projects and beyond.”

    Building a Global, Fit-for-Resource Geothermal Platform

    Leveraging decades of oil and gas expertise, Ignis applies proven technologies and exploration workflows to de-risk geothermal projects across high-enthalpy regions. Rather than betting on a single breakthrough, Ignis uses a ‘fit-for-resource’ strategy—tailoring each project to the best commercial technology for its reservoir and market. This includes conventional hydrothermal systems as well as emerging approaches like Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS), where appropriate.

    Platform Momentum & Outlook

    Ignis is rapidly advancing high-priority assets in Türkiye and the U.S.:

    • Türkiye: In Eastern Anatolia, Ignis drilled its first temperature gradient well in Q4 2024, confirming reservoir temperatures and artesian flow. Two deep wells will follow this summer to fully de-risk the Kaynarpınar field and position it as Ignis’ first commercial project—and a model for underexplored geothermal basins.
    • Western U.S.: Ignis is advancing surface exploration across five Nevada and one Utah lease, supported by its proprietary AI targeting engine. Drilling in Nevada is expected in 2026, with development of a data center-aligned power plant targeted for 2027.
    • Alaska: The Alaska Railbelt grid—supplying two-thirds of the state’s population—faces urgent pressure to replace aging gas-fired capacity and reduce high electricity prices. GeoAlaska, Ignis’ regional partner, plans to drill its first well by mid-2026, backed by three Letters of Intent from major offtakers in the utility, mining, and data center sectors.

    “Our vision is pragmatic and region-first,” said Marcus Oesterberg, COO, Ignis Energy. “We don’t chase speculative breakthroughs—we match the right technology to the right resource and build local momentum. Ignis is a geothermal opportunity engine, unlocking real heat under real projects.”

    AI-Driven Exploration for a Cleaner Future

    Ignis applies AI not as a gimmick, but as a precision tool. Its hybrid system—combining machine learning and computer vision—has already improved lease targeting and accelerated early-stage decision-making. This allows Ignis to move confidently and cost-effectively into underexplored geothermal basins.

    About Ignis Energy

    Ignis Energy develops commercially viable geothermal projects in the U.S., Türkiye, Indonesia, and Italy. Its region-first, technology-flexible model enables early de-risking and smarter development. The company is targeting 1 GW of producible geothermal reserves by 2030. https://ignisenergy.com/

    About alfa8
    alfa8 is an entrepreneurial family office that backs builders and technologies driving the energy transition, with a passion for geothermal energy. https://alfa8.co/

    About Nabors Industries
    Nabors Industries is a global drilling and energy technology leader advancing low-carbon solutions, including geothermal. https://www.nabors.com/

    About Twynam
    Twynam is a climate-focused investment firm supporting bold, scalable technologies for deep decarbonization. https://www.twynam.com/

    About GEOLOG
    GEOLOG delivers advanced formation evaluation and real-time geoscience services for energy operators worldwide.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/358150ec-2d98-480e-a9d8-c3360087b896

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  • MIL-OSI: InformData Launches Monitoring Product Suite, Providing Real-Time Access to Verifiable People Data

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • The solutions provide always-on visibility into emerging risk, enabling companies across industries to identify and implement solutions before problems arise.
    • InformData provides coverage across 97% of the U.S. population and 92% of court records.
    • The launch of the product suite echoes InformData’s mission to turn data into trust and enable businesses to make timely, informed and confident decisions.

    KENNESAW, Ga., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InformData, a trusted leader in delivering verifiable people data for businesses, announced the launch of its Monitoring product suite, designed to give organizations real-time visibility into potential workforce risks. The offerings provide businesses with earlier alerts, broader coverage, and a cost-effective, modern alternative to monitoring behaviors related to risk.

    InformData’s monitoring solutions cover 97% of the U.S. population and 92% of US courts, providing employers, insurers and compliance leaders with consistent and timely insights, and the ability to act on risk as it arises. By closing long-standing visibility gaps in traditional point-in-time background checks and motor vehicle records (MVRs), the platform reduces employer liability by instantly flagging incidents as soon as court filings appear or arrests occur.

    “In today’s environment, risk doesn’t wait, and neither should the systems designed to detect it,” said Andrew Feigenson, CEO of InformData. “We developed these solutions to help our partners move to a world of continuous, contextual intelligence. Our platform gives businesses–from CRAs to gig economy companies and healthcare providers–the clarity and transparency needed to act decisively and responsibly in fast-moving environments.”

    Key features include:

    • Real-time alerts and court-sourced updates, refreshed every 60 seconds
    • Behavioral insights categorized by role, geography, and department
    • Identity confidence scores to assess match accuracy for each case
    • Earlier visibility into violations, as well as insight into driving-related violations that don’t appear on standard MVRs
    • Seamless integration with HRIS, ATS, and compliance systems

    Monitoring Solutions Applications
    The initial monitoring solutions include criminal and driver monitoring, which enable employers to identify potential risks before they arise. For industries such as logistics, healthcare and commercial insurance, InformData’s always-on behavioral risk monitoring model enables employers to intervene early, and focus on implementing solutions such as training opportunities, reassignments, or deeper reviews.

    InformData’s driver monitoring solution addresses the growing need for an alternative to traditional MVR monitoring and point-in-time screening methods. Companies are now able to tailor HR, trust and safety, and compliance processes based on their specific industry and business needs, and ultimately gain more visibility and a deeper and more holistic understanding of driver behavior.

    “Our partnership with InformData enables our clients to have a clear pulse on driver related incidents in real-time, which is essential in ensuring safety within the transportation industry,” said Yervand Akopyan, CTO of New Era Titans. “By creating a compliant and affordable monitoring workflow, we’re ensuring that businesses can make informed decisions, reduce risk, and keep their employees safe.”

    InformData’s Monitoring products are now available through the company’s Connect platform. Learn more or request a demo here.

    About InformData
    InformData is a trusted provider of verifiable people data, providing businesses seamless access to the insights they need to build secure, trust-filled environments. By leveraging deep data connections, InformData delivers comprehensive identity, credential, behavioral and affiliation data across both domestic and global markets. With accurate, actionable intelligence, businesses can make confident decisions, strengthen compliance, and foster meaningful relationships throughout their ecosystems.

    Media Contact:
    Kite Hill for InformData
    informdata@kitehillpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Powerhouse Lending Team Expands Rate’s Leadership in the Dallas Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DALLAS, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rate, a leading fintech company, proudly highlights Shane Masterman and Kristin Dail—two Chairman’s Circle Award-winning SVPs in Dallas, Texas— specializing in real estate financing for some of the area’s most sophisticated clients, ranging from traditionally employed borrowers and property investors to business owners and independent contractors.

    Known for their exceptional service and deep roots in the Dallas community, Masterman and Dail have built a business focused on delivering premium lending solutions to well-qualified homebuyers. Since their move to Rate in December 2018, Masterman and Dail have closed approximately $750 million in home loans. A key differentiator that sets them apart is access to Rate’s exclusive Portfolio loan programs, designed for today’s diverse borrowers. These products offer exceptional flexibility with fewer headaches and significantly less paperwork than traditional options.

    Even in one of the nation’s most challenging markets, Masterman and Dail consistently close complex transactions in half the time of conventional lenders, giving their clients a decisive edge when timing is everything.

    Through these proprietary lending solutions, their borrowers can:

    • Secure jumbo financing with reduced down payments and flexible terms, freeing up capital for higher-yield investments.
    • Qualify using business cash flow or 1099s instead of tax returns—perfect for business owners and independent contractors.
    • Leverage personal assets for qualification, without liquidating investments.
    • Invest in real estate based solely on property cash flow—ideal for building or expanding their real estate holdings.
    • Buy before they sell—close on a new home purchase without needing to list their current one first.

    “We’ve seen firsthand how high-touch, high-performance teams can accelerate growth in competitive markets,” said John Stewart, Chief Production Officer, East at Rate. “Shane and Kristin are the embodiment of that model in Dallas—trusted, proven, and perfectly positioned to help clients finance their dream homes.”

    In a region where market dynamics shift quickly and client expectations are high, Masterman and Dail’s ability to combine local expertise, white-glove service, and innovative lending options continues to set them apart in Dallas and beyond.

    About Rate
    Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, Rate has over 850 branches across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Rate has helped more than 2 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates, and delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: Top 5 Mortgage Lender by Inside Mortgage Finance for 2024; Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers by NerdWallet for 2023; HousingWire’s Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose℠ digital mortgage platform in 2020, MyAccount in 2022, and Language Access Program in 2023; the most Scotsman Guide Top Originators for 11 consecutive years; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

    Media Contact:
    press@rate.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Lucidworks Study: 83% of Ecommerce AI Leaders Report “Major” or “Extreme” Concern; Bot Shows Only 35% of Companies Meet Minimum Requirements for Agentic AI

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lucidworks, the leading AI-powered search and product discovery provider, released its third annual Generative AI Global Benchmark Study today. For the first time, the study includes data from Lucidworks’ proprietary agentic AI “Guydbot,” which autonomously explored and evaluated the digital experiences of more than 1,100 companies across 48 industry segments.

    Combining Guydbot’s findings with survey data, the report paints a picture of widespread anxiety around AI initiatives, which are failing to fully materialize because many companies still don’t have the required capabilities in place. Guydbot data reveals that 65% of companies do not have a solid foundation to build meaningful AI into their platforms.

    “If you think of Agentic AI – AI that performs tasks – as a car, then you can imagine Generative AI as the engine, and data as the fuel. Our report finds that too many ecommerce companies are trying to build Formula One racers around go-kart engines – and they might not even have enough gas to fill their tanks,” explained Mike Sinoway, CEO of Lucidworks.

    In the 2025 survey of more than 1,600 CEOs, CTOs, and other AI strategy decision-makers, 83% reported feeling “Major” or “Extreme” concern over their AI progress. In contrast, 10.2% reported similar anxieties in Lucidworks’ 2023 study – an 8X jump in just two years.

    “To put it another way: companies have been trying to run before they can walk because of top-down pressure. Now panic is setting in,” Sinoway added. “Many are reluctant to admit how far behind they really are, but we have the receipts to prove it thanks to Guydbot.”

    Guydbot autonomously evaluated over 1,100 companies by interacting directly with their digital experiences, as any human visitor could do, but at scale. On each site, it verified the presence and effectiveness of 24 capabilities including AI Summarization, Guided Selling, Interactive Q&A, and Dynamic Personalization. The assessment found that 71% of companies have adopted some Generative AI capabilities. However, only 6% have managed to fully deploy an Agentic AI solution.

    “With Guydbot, we’re able to see who’s actually implemented AI – not just who says they have,” said Guy Sperry, CTO of Lucidworks and the creator (and namesake) of Guydbot. “Our annual surveys have been helpful, but until now, we’ve had to take executives at their word. Guydbot lets us verify what’s real.”

    The report also introduces the “Capability Cohorts” framework, breaking organizations into four categories based on ecommerce and AI progress. Guydbot found that 35% of the companies evaluated fell into the “Achievers” category – those that have “built solid ecommerce foundations while also making progress on Generative AI.”

    The remaining 65% were made up of “Builders” (14%) – ”Strong in essential capabilities but limited AI implementation,” “Climbers” (10%) – “Making AI progress but still have gaps in ecommerce essential capabilities,” and “Spectators” (41%) – those that are just getting started and have room for growth across all capabilities. The study reveals stark implementation gaps that directly impact business performance.

    “Agentic AI functionality is the future, but fundamental ecommerce capabilities are essential to delivering the greatest performance boost. Those gaps must be closed,” added Sinoway. “Many companies have massive potential for progress in just delivering the basics. Hopefully, they can leverage the funding for AI to simultaneously invest in the fundamentals.”

    Based on the Capability Cohorts framework, the study includes industry-specific analyses across retail, manufacturing, software, pharmaceuticals, and travel sectors, ranking AI performers within these industries. Many top-ranked companies come as expected: Tesla and Amazon lead in “Automotive” and “Department Stores & Mass Merchants,” respectively. But there are some surprises: 122-year-old motorcycle brand Harley Davidson, and Qurate—best known for its start as ‘QVC’ on cable television—come in at #3 in these categories.

    Other key findings include:

    • Agentic AI Adoption Low: Only 6% of companies have implemented more than 1 Agentic AI solution, and most of those are all in the technology industry sector.
    • Conversion Gap Widens: Companies with balanced implementation of essential and advanced capabilities outperform those with limited implementation by up to 62% in potential conversion rates.
    • ROI Concerns Skyrocket: AI deployment cost concerns have increased 18X since 2023, data security has tripled, and anxiety about response accuracy has grown 8X.
    • Language Fundamentals Overlooked: Only 37.5% of companies support multiple languages, the most overlooked essential capability, despite serving global markets.

    The report features industry rankings of the biggest consumer and B2B brands on the planet, all assessed by Guydbot. These include: 3M, AirBnB, Aldo Shoes, Amazon, Callaway Golf, Carnival Corporation, Citizen Watch, Coach, Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Days Inn, DS Services, etsy, Fossil Group, Gap, General Mills, Harley Davidson, Hasbro, Hershey Company, JCrew, Keurig Dr Pepper, Kimberly-Clark, Mars, Mattress Firm, Michael Kors, Pottery Barn, Procter & Gamble, Qurate Retail Group (QVC/HSN), Ralph Lauren, Raymour & Flanigan, Sherwin-Williams, Skechers, Tesla, The Home Depot, Timberland, Trek Bicycle, Ugg, Victoria’s Secret, Walmart, Wayfair, and zappos, among more than 1,000 others.

    The full report is available for download here. For more information about Lucidworks’ AI solutions, visit Lucidworks.com.

    About Lucidworks
    Lucidworks transforms complex data into actionable insights through AI-powered search and product discovery solutions. Clients achieve 391% ROI and are 2.5x more likely to deploy AI initiatives successfully. Global leaders like Lenovo, Morgan Stanley, and American Express rely on Lucidworks to power digital experiences that drive business results. Learn more at Lucidworks.com.

    Contact: pr@lucidworks.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Traliant returns to SHRM Annual Conference to showcase must-see workplace training on harassment, discrimination and ethics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traliant, a leading provider of online compliance training, will showcase its most in-demand workplace training solutions at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo, June 29-July 2 in San Diego, CA.

    At booth #1919, attendees can experience Traliant’s interactive modern compliance training courses — designed to help organizations build ethical, inclusive and legally sound workplaces.

    Compliance solutions that address top HR challenges
    Traliant will spotlight three of its must-see offerings:

    • Code of Conduct, featuring The Code — a cinematic, TV-style series that brings complex ethical dilemmas to life and empowers employees to apply policies in real-world situations.
    • Discrimination Prevention for Managers, equipping managers with critical knowledge of latest Executive Orders and EEOC and DOJ guidance and actionable strategies to mitigate the evolving legal risks facing today’s workplaces
    • Preventing Workplace Harassment, helping employees and managers recognize, navigate and respond to inappropriate behavior — with coverage that meets compliance requirements in all 50 states.

    Learn practical investigation skills
    Traliant’s Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Johnson, will present a session: Detecting Lies and Deception: Practical Skills for HR Professionals on July 1 at 2:15 PM PT in the Marriot Pacific Ballroom. Attendees will learn expert strategies for navigating “he said/she said” cases of sexual harassment and misconduct — including proven techniques HR professionals can apply when investigating sensitive allegations.

    Interactive experiences + giveaways
    Visitors can test their skills in in Traliant’s fast-paced Compliance Challenges Game, get a portrait drawn by an AI-powered sketchbot, score fun Traliant swag, and enter to win a FREE Nespresso Creatista Plus — just follow Traliant on LinkedIn at the booth.

    To learn more or book a meeting with Traliant at SHRM25, visit https://www.traliant.com.

    About Traliant
    Traliant, a leader in compliance training, is on a mission to help make workplaces better, for everyone. Committed to a customer promise of “compliance you can trust, training you will love,” Traliant delivers continuously compliant online courses, backed by an unparalleled in-house legal team, with engaging, story-based training designed to create truly enjoyable learning experiences.
      
    Traliant supports over 14,000 organizations worldwide with a library of curated essential courses to broaden employee perspectives, achieve compliance and elevate workplace culture, including sexual harassment training, inclusion training, code of conduct training, and many more.  
      
    Backed by PSG, a leading growth equity firm, Traliant holds a coveted position on Inc.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America for four consecutive years, along with numerous awards for its products and workplace culture. For more information, visit http://www.traliant.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

    Contact
    Reagan Bennet
    traliant@v2comms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Traliant returns to SHRM Annual Conference to showcase must-see workplace training on harassment, discrimination and ethics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traliant, a leading provider of online compliance training, will showcase its most in-demand workplace training solutions at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo, June 29-July 2 in San Diego, CA.

    At booth #1919, attendees can experience Traliant’s interactive modern compliance training courses — designed to help organizations build ethical, inclusive and legally sound workplaces.

    Compliance solutions that address top HR challenges
    Traliant will spotlight three of its must-see offerings:

    • Code of Conduct, featuring The Code — a cinematic, TV-style series that brings complex ethical dilemmas to life and empowers employees to apply policies in real-world situations.
    • Discrimination Prevention for Managers, equipping managers with critical knowledge of latest Executive Orders and EEOC and DOJ guidance and actionable strategies to mitigate the evolving legal risks facing today’s workplaces
    • Preventing Workplace Harassment, helping employees and managers recognize, navigate and respond to inappropriate behavior — with coverage that meets compliance requirements in all 50 states.

    Learn practical investigation skills
    Traliant’s Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Johnson, will present a session: Detecting Lies and Deception: Practical Skills for HR Professionals on July 1 at 2:15 PM PT in the Marriot Pacific Ballroom. Attendees will learn expert strategies for navigating “he said/she said” cases of sexual harassment and misconduct — including proven techniques HR professionals can apply when investigating sensitive allegations.

    Interactive experiences + giveaways
    Visitors can test their skills in in Traliant’s fast-paced Compliance Challenges Game, get a portrait drawn by an AI-powered sketchbot, score fun Traliant swag, and enter to win a FREE Nespresso Creatista Plus — just follow Traliant on LinkedIn at the booth.

    To learn more or book a meeting with Traliant at SHRM25, visit https://www.traliant.com.

    About Traliant
    Traliant, a leader in compliance training, is on a mission to help make workplaces better, for everyone. Committed to a customer promise of “compliance you can trust, training you will love,” Traliant delivers continuously compliant online courses, backed by an unparalleled in-house legal team, with engaging, story-based training designed to create truly enjoyable learning experiences.
      
    Traliant supports over 14,000 organizations worldwide with a library of curated essential courses to broaden employee perspectives, achieve compliance and elevate workplace culture, including sexual harassment training, inclusion training, code of conduct training, and many more.  
      
    Backed by PSG, a leading growth equity firm, Traliant holds a coveted position on Inc.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America for four consecutive years, along with numerous awards for its products and workplace culture. For more information, visit http://www.traliant.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

    Contact
    Reagan Bennet
    traliant@v2comms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Rich Miner: The Preferred Platform for Intelligent, Safe and High-Yield Cloud Mining

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagine earning daily cryptocurrency income without touching a single mining rig. No wires. No heat. No noise. Just simple, secure, automated cloud mining — this is exactly what Rich Miner now offers to a rapidly growing global audience.

    In an era when crypto volatility has left many investors unsure of where to turn, Rich Miner has emerged as a stable, high-yield platform designed for users who value transparency, efficiency, and peace of mind. With more than 5 million users across 100+ countries, it’s quickly becoming the go-to destination for intelligent, contract-based cloud mining.

    “We didn’t just build another mining platform — we built a system that works for real people,” said a Rich Miner spokesperson. “Whether you’re tech-savvy or brand new to crypto, you can start mining in minutes and withdraw real rewards.”

    What Makes Rich Miner Different?

    • No Hardware. No Hassle.
      You don’t need to buy expensive equipment or worry about electricity bills. Rich Miner runs on globally distributed data centers powered by clean energy. It’s mining — without the heavy lifting.
    • AI-Driven Performance
      Behind the scenes, smart algorithms allocate power dynamically across top-tier hardware (Bitmain, Nvidia, Canaan), ensuring you receive optimized returns every day.
    • Real-Time Earnings
      Log in to your dashboard and watch your crypto balance grow. Withdraw anytime. No delays. No hidden fees.
    • Invite and Earn
      Share your referral link and earn up to 3% commission on each referred user’s contract. The more your network grows, the more you earn.
      Referral program: https://richminer.com

    Whether you’re a casual investor looking for side income or someone building long-term crypto wealth, Rich Miner delivers a streamlined way to participate — no coding, no configuration, just consistent results.

    How to Start

    1. Register an account at https://richminer.com
    2. Choose a mining plan that fits your budget
          Contract Potential Profit Table
    Contract Price Contract duration Daily income Total revenue
    $100  2 $3  $100.00 + $6
    $700  8 $8.68  $500.00 + $69.44
    $1,600  15 $21.60  $1600.00 + $324
    $3,300  18 $46.20  $3300.00 + $831.60
    $5,600  22 $84.00  $5600.00 + $1848
    $8,800  28 $140.80  $8800.00 + $3942.40

    All contract earnings are fair and open – control your wealth freedom anytime, anywhere, and download the official APP with one click.
    (Click to download the mobile APP)
    RICH Miner provides a trustworthy, transparent and environmentally friendly way to accumulate wealth with minimal effort.

    1. Start earning daily crypto income automatically
    2. Invite friends and grow your passive earnings

    Rich Miner believes crypto should be accessible and rewarding. Its mission is to remove complexity, automate results, and help more people build digital wealth without limits.

    About Rich Miner
    Rich Miner is a UK-based cloud mining platform offering intelligent, secure, and energy-efficient mining solutions to users worldwide. With 60+ data centers and a focus on regulatory transparency, Rich Miner makes crypto mining easy, profitable, and accessible — all without the need for physical equipment.

    Media Contact
    Rich Miner
    info@richminer.com
    70 High Street, Chislehurst, England, BR7 5AQ
    https://richminer.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Rich Miner: The Preferred Platform for Intelligent, Safe and High-Yield Cloud Mining

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagine earning daily cryptocurrency income without touching a single mining rig. No wires. No heat. No noise. Just simple, secure, automated cloud mining — this is exactly what Rich Miner now offers to a rapidly growing global audience.

    In an era when crypto volatility has left many investors unsure of where to turn, Rich Miner has emerged as a stable, high-yield platform designed for users who value transparency, efficiency, and peace of mind. With more than 5 million users across 100+ countries, it’s quickly becoming the go-to destination for intelligent, contract-based cloud mining.

    “We didn’t just build another mining platform — we built a system that works for real people,” said a Rich Miner spokesperson. “Whether you’re tech-savvy or brand new to crypto, you can start mining in minutes and withdraw real rewards.”

    What Makes Rich Miner Different?

    • No Hardware. No Hassle.
      You don’t need to buy expensive equipment or worry about electricity bills. Rich Miner runs on globally distributed data centers powered by clean energy. It’s mining — without the heavy lifting.
    • AI-Driven Performance
      Behind the scenes, smart algorithms allocate power dynamically across top-tier hardware (Bitmain, Nvidia, Canaan), ensuring you receive optimized returns every day.
    • Real-Time Earnings
      Log in to your dashboard and watch your crypto balance grow. Withdraw anytime. No delays. No hidden fees.
    • Invite and Earn
      Share your referral link and earn up to 3% commission on each referred user’s contract. The more your network grows, the more you earn.
      Referral program: https://richminer.com

    Whether you’re a casual investor looking for side income or someone building long-term crypto wealth, Rich Miner delivers a streamlined way to participate — no coding, no configuration, just consistent results.

    How to Start

    1. Register an account at https://richminer.com
    2. Choose a mining plan that fits your budget
          Contract Potential Profit Table
    Contract Price Contract duration Daily income Total revenue
    $100  2 $3  $100.00 + $6
    $700  8 $8.68  $500.00 + $69.44
    $1,600  15 $21.60  $1600.00 + $324
    $3,300  18 $46.20  $3300.00 + $831.60
    $5,600  22 $84.00  $5600.00 + $1848
    $8,800  28 $140.80  $8800.00 + $3942.40

    All contract earnings are fair and open – control your wealth freedom anytime, anywhere, and download the official APP with one click.
    (Click to download the mobile APP)
    RICH Miner provides a trustworthy, transparent and environmentally friendly way to accumulate wealth with minimal effort.

    1. Start earning daily crypto income automatically
    2. Invite friends and grow your passive earnings

    Rich Miner believes crypto should be accessible and rewarding. Its mission is to remove complexity, automate results, and help more people build digital wealth without limits.

    About Rich Miner
    Rich Miner is a UK-based cloud mining platform offering intelligent, secure, and energy-efficient mining solutions to users worldwide. With 60+ data centers and a focus on regulatory transparency, Rich Miner makes crypto mining easy, profitable, and accessible — all without the need for physical equipment.

    Media Contact
    Rich Miner
    info@richminer.com
    70 High Street, Chislehurst, England, BR7 5AQ
    https://richminer.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Bazaarvoice launches the new Intelligent Trust Mark for authentic ratings and reviews

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bazaarvoice, Inc., the leading platform for full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC) and social commerce solutions, today released the Intelligent Trust Mark, an updated, smarter version of the original Trust Mark, launched in 2013. The Intelligent Trust Mark, a visual indicator of review authenticity, has been modernized for today’s threats facing brand authenticity, including AI-generated content, fake reviews, and deceptive practices. 

    “As AI-generated content and misinformation continue to pervade the internet, shoppers today are more discerning and less trusting than ever,” said Ananda Chakravarty, VP Research, Retail at IDC. “Consumers are actively looking for reassurance that what they see is real, making trust signals and content verification key parts of the shopping experience. Brands who adopt trust marks will be paid back with customer loyalty, conversions, and engagement.”

    According to Bazaarvoice research, 75% of consumers report they are concerned about fake reviews, as fewer than a third (31%) are confident in their ability to differentiate if a product or service review was written by an AI or an actual human being. That’s where the Intelligent Trust Mark fits in. When asked if they would have confidence in a ‘trust signal’ that shows that if an independent third party verified each rating and review, 73% said they’d trust it. That trust drives purchase intent, as 81% of consumers said they would be more likely to ‘purchase from a website that has review content badged with a trust mark than a website that does not.’

    Along with a new design, the improved Intelligent Trust Mark:

    • Signals stronger protection, including the new shield design and full Bazaarvoice name, based on Bazaarvoice’s research findings around consumers’ trust in third-party validation.
    • Evaluates both hosted and syndicated reviews, offering a more comprehensive view of authentic content. This means consumers can feel confident that all reviews within a product display page (PDP) meet Bazaarvoice’s authenticity standards, not just those submitted directly on the site.
    • Is available to clients across more than 100 million qualifying PDPs supported by Bazaarvoice at launch.
    • Automatically detects and dynamically displays on brand and retailer PDPs to streamline Intelligent Trust Mark enablement, eliminating the need for manual review, saving time, and ensuring faster and more consistent application.
    • Builds on Bazaarvoice’s robust fraud detection capabilities bolstered by the breadth of our unparalleled retail network that supports 2.3 billion shopping sessions per month, allowing for faster pattern recognition and continuous optimization across the entire UGC ecosystem. 

    “The Intelligent Trust Mark isn’t just about protecting consumer trust – it also safeguards businesses and the future of e-commerce itself,” said Marissa Jones, SVP of Product at Bazaarvoice. “When bad actors use AI to create and spread fake content, it is then ingested by large language models and search engines and served back to consumers. The Intelligent Trust Mark combats this misinformation loop by giving brands a powerful, visible signal that their UGC is real and reliable.”

    To learn more about Bazaarvoice’s work on Authenticity and the Intelligent Trust Mark, visit https://www.bazaarvoice.com/Authenticity/ 

    About Bazaarvoice
    Bazaarvoice is reshaping how brands and retailers connect with consumers by putting the authentic consumer voice first. With an end-to-end, commerce-empowered omni-channel content solutions and analytics platform, Bazaarvoice helps 14,000+ brands and retailers inform consumer decisions consistently and at scale at every stage of the shopper journey, on every platform where shoppers live. 2.5B shoppers use the Bazaarvoice Network on a monthly basis.

    Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in North America, Europe, Australia, and India. For more information, visit www.bazaarvoice.com

    Media Contact
    Lauren Venticinque
    Lauren.venticinque@bazaarvoice.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Bazaarvoice launches the new Intelligent Trust Mark for authentic ratings and reviews

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    AUSTIN, Texas, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bazaarvoice, Inc., the leading platform for full-funnel authentic user-generated content (UGC) and social commerce solutions, today released the Intelligent Trust Mark, an updated, smarter version of the original Trust Mark, launched in 2013. The Intelligent Trust Mark, a visual indicator of review authenticity, has been modernized for today’s threats facing brand authenticity, including AI-generated content, fake reviews, and deceptive practices. 

    “As AI-generated content and misinformation continue to pervade the internet, shoppers today are more discerning and less trusting than ever,” said Ananda Chakravarty, VP Research, Retail at IDC. “Consumers are actively looking for reassurance that what they see is real, making trust signals and content verification key parts of the shopping experience. Brands who adopt trust marks will be paid back with customer loyalty, conversions, and engagement.”

    According to Bazaarvoice research, 75% of consumers report they are concerned about fake reviews, as fewer than a third (31%) are confident in their ability to differentiate if a product or service review was written by an AI or an actual human being. That’s where the Intelligent Trust Mark fits in. When asked if they would have confidence in a ‘trust signal’ that shows that if an independent third party verified each rating and review, 73% said they’d trust it. That trust drives purchase intent, as 81% of consumers said they would be more likely to ‘purchase from a website that has review content badged with a trust mark than a website that does not.’

    Along with a new design, the improved Intelligent Trust Mark:

    • Signals stronger protection, including the new shield design and full Bazaarvoice name, based on Bazaarvoice’s research findings around consumers’ trust in third-party validation.
    • Evaluates both hosted and syndicated reviews, offering a more comprehensive view of authentic content. This means consumers can feel confident that all reviews within a product display page (PDP) meet Bazaarvoice’s authenticity standards, not just those submitted directly on the site.
    • Is available to clients across more than 100 million qualifying PDPs supported by Bazaarvoice at launch.
    • Automatically detects and dynamically displays on brand and retailer PDPs to streamline Intelligent Trust Mark enablement, eliminating the need for manual review, saving time, and ensuring faster and more consistent application.
    • Builds on Bazaarvoice’s robust fraud detection capabilities bolstered by the breadth of our unparalleled retail network that supports 2.3 billion shopping sessions per month, allowing for faster pattern recognition and continuous optimization across the entire UGC ecosystem. 

    “The Intelligent Trust Mark isn’t just about protecting consumer trust – it also safeguards businesses and the future of e-commerce itself,” said Marissa Jones, SVP of Product at Bazaarvoice. “When bad actors use AI to create and spread fake content, it is then ingested by large language models and search engines and served back to consumers. The Intelligent Trust Mark combats this misinformation loop by giving brands a powerful, visible signal that their UGC is real and reliable.”

    To learn more about Bazaarvoice’s work on Authenticity and the Intelligent Trust Mark, visit https://www.bazaarvoice.com/Authenticity/ 

    About Bazaarvoice
    Bazaarvoice is reshaping how brands and retailers connect with consumers by putting the authentic consumer voice first. With an end-to-end, commerce-empowered omni-channel content solutions and analytics platform, Bazaarvoice helps 14,000+ brands and retailers inform consumer decisions consistently and at scale at every stage of the shopper journey, on every platform where shoppers live. 2.5B shoppers use the Bazaarvoice Network on a monthly basis.

    Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in North America, Europe, Australia, and India. For more information, visit www.bazaarvoice.com

    Media Contact
    Lauren Venticinque
    Lauren.venticinque@bazaarvoice.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Trident and Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Final Digital Identity Partnership and Launch Nationwide “DRCPass” Deployment

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE and KINSHASA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced that it has signed the definitive public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC” or “Republic”). The contract paves the way for nationwide deployment of “DRCPass,” the Republic’s robust national digital identification system, to be rolled out in phases with an accompanying public-education campaign.

    The agreement represents the capstone of the collaboration framework established in December 2024 between Trident and the Office of the President, forming the cornerstone of the DRC’s e-government and digital-identity initiative. Under the accord, Trident is the Republic’s exclusive provider of electronic Know Your Customer (“e-KYC”) services, delivering the Web 3.0-based national digital identity.

    Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Trident, and H.E. Augustin Kibassa Maliba, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the signing event.

    e-KYC technology streamlines identity verification for organizations while enhancing security. Trident’s deployment will focus on four core use cases:

    1.  SIM-card registration: biometric-blockchain binding of the SIM to a verified citizen record, eradicating “ghost” lines and cutting operator-fraud losses and regulatory fines in real time.

    2.  Seamless access to e-government and business portals: with single-sign-on (SSO), Congolese can access and conduct transactions easily with public and private institutions through one log-in.

    3.  Digital payments enablement: one-click e-KYC that auto-scores risk and unlocks instant credit, driving formal financial access beyond the siloed, branch-first systems in use today.

    4.  Digital Citizen Identity: centralized and secure identity record that complements physical IDs, giving Congolese a verifiable digital credential for public and private-sector transactions.

    After registering for their national ID, citizens will be able to download the “Tridentity” mobile application and enroll their DRCPass, which uses secure single-sign-on (SSO) to access authorized applications and websites.

    “Over the past several months our teams have worked hand-in-hand with the DRC government to prepare for this moment. We commend the Republic’s leadership for embracing a digital future and look forward to supporting a nationwide rollout that others in Africa will surely emulate,” said Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trident.

    “Today marks more than the signing of a partnership contract with Trident Digital Tech; it marks a defining chapter in the digital rebirth of our nation. By launching the national digital identification system, we lay a cornerstone for a Democratic Republic of Congo that is digitally sovereign, financially inclusive, and resilient to tomorrow’s challenges. As we begin phased deployment of DRCPass, we are not merely adopting innovation; we are shaping the future of governance in Africa,” said H.E. Augustin Kibassa Maliba, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs of the DRC.

    According to GSMA Intelligence, the DRC has more than 80 million mobile subscribers and an expanding base of banked citizens populations that will directly benefit from secure e-KYC services.

    About Trident
    Trident is a leading catalyst for digital transformation in technology optimization and Web 3.0 activation. Its flagship product, Tridentity, is a blockchain-based identity platform that is designed to deliver secure single-sign-on authentication across diverse industries. Trident’s mission is to become a global leader in Web 3.0 enablement, connecting organizations to reliable and secure digital infrastructure with optimized user experiences, with a strong focus on Southern Africa and other high-growth markets.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This announcement contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the national digital identification system and the e-KYC process will not materialize as contemplated under the PPP agreement. A number of factors could also cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the risk and uncertainties as to the timing of the implementation of the agreement; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships; adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; and actions by third parties, including government agencies; the Company’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the digital solutions market; the political, economic, social and legal developments in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or in which the Company intends to expand its business and operations; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    Investor & Media Contacts
    Investor Relations
    Robin Yang, Partner – ICR LLC
    investor@tridentity.me | +1 (212) 321-0602

    Media Relations
    Brad Burgess, SVP – ICR LLC
    brad.burgess@icrinc.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8672d8e2-07e1-4248-9dc8-3cae467061a5

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  • MIL-OSI: Trident and Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Final Digital Identity Partnership and Launch Nationwide “DRCPass” Deployment

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE and KINSHASA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced that it has signed the definitive public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC” or “Republic”). The contract paves the way for nationwide deployment of “DRCPass,” the Republic’s robust national digital identification system, to be rolled out in phases with an accompanying public-education campaign.

    The agreement represents the capstone of the collaboration framework established in December 2024 between Trident and the Office of the President, forming the cornerstone of the DRC’s e-government and digital-identity initiative. Under the accord, Trident is the Republic’s exclusive provider of electronic Know Your Customer (“e-KYC”) services, delivering the Web 3.0-based national digital identity.

    Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Trident, and H.E. Augustin Kibassa Maliba, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, at the signing event.

    e-KYC technology streamlines identity verification for organizations while enhancing security. Trident’s deployment will focus on four core use cases:

    1.  SIM-card registration: biometric-blockchain binding of the SIM to a verified citizen record, eradicating “ghost” lines and cutting operator-fraud losses and regulatory fines in real time.

    2.  Seamless access to e-government and business portals: with single-sign-on (SSO), Congolese can access and conduct transactions easily with public and private institutions through one log-in.

    3.  Digital payments enablement: one-click e-KYC that auto-scores risk and unlocks instant credit, driving formal financial access beyond the siloed, branch-first systems in use today.

    4.  Digital Citizen Identity: centralized and secure identity record that complements physical IDs, giving Congolese a verifiable digital credential for public and private-sector transactions.

    After registering for their national ID, citizens will be able to download the “Tridentity” mobile application and enroll their DRCPass, which uses secure single-sign-on (SSO) to access authorized applications and websites.

    “Over the past several months our teams have worked hand-in-hand with the DRC government to prepare for this moment. We commend the Republic’s leadership for embracing a digital future and look forward to supporting a nationwide rollout that others in Africa will surely emulate,” said Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trident.

    “Today marks more than the signing of a partnership contract with Trident Digital Tech; it marks a defining chapter in the digital rebirth of our nation. By launching the national digital identification system, we lay a cornerstone for a Democratic Republic of Congo that is digitally sovereign, financially inclusive, and resilient to tomorrow’s challenges. As we begin phased deployment of DRCPass, we are not merely adopting innovation; we are shaping the future of governance in Africa,” said H.E. Augustin Kibassa Maliba, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs of the DRC.

    According to GSMA Intelligence, the DRC has more than 80 million mobile subscribers and an expanding base of banked citizens populations that will directly benefit from secure e-KYC services.

    About Trident
    Trident is a leading catalyst for digital transformation in technology optimization and Web 3.0 activation. Its flagship product, Tridentity, is a blockchain-based identity platform that is designed to deliver secure single-sign-on authentication across diverse industries. Trident’s mission is to become a global leader in Web 3.0 enablement, connecting organizations to reliable and secure digital infrastructure with optimized user experiences, with a strong focus on Southern Africa and other high-growth markets.

    Safe Harbor Statement
    This announcement contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the national digital identification system and the e-KYC process will not materialize as contemplated under the PPP agreement. A number of factors could also cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the risk and uncertainties as to the timing of the implementation of the agreement; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships; adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; and actions by third parties, including government agencies; the Company’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the digital solutions market; the political, economic, social and legal developments in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or in which the Company intends to expand its business and operations; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

    Investor & Media Contacts
    Investor Relations
    Robin Yang, Partner – ICR LLC
    investor@tridentity.me | +1 (212) 321-0602

    Media Relations
    Brad Burgess, SVP – ICR LLC
    brad.burgess@icrinc.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8672d8e2-07e1-4248-9dc8-3cae467061a5

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  • MIL-OSI: DIAGNOS Welcomes Veteran Optometrist Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg to its Scientific Advisory Board for the United States

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BROSSARD, Quebec, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diagnos Inc. (“DIAGNOS” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture: ADK, OTCQB: DGNOF, FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of critical health issues using advanced technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), is thrilled to announce that Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg, O.D. has joined the Corporation’s Advisory Board.

    Mr. Weiner will team up with Dr. Tomas J. Philipson, former vice chairman and acting chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and Mr. Ed Weiner, a seasoned entrepreneur, to provide valuable insights to DIAGNOS about the US optical market.

    Dr. Ginsberg brings more than three decades of practice across corporate, retail and private-practice settings, giving him a ground-level view of how new technologies gain traction in high-volume optometry environments. He has repeatedly identified and launched innovative products and services that increased revenue per visit and improved patient retention for leading optical chains. This commercial experience, combined with his expertise in advanced contact-lens fitting and ocular-disease management, will help DIAGNOS refine its go-to-market strategy and demonstrate the tangible ROI of AI-driven screening to investors and practitioners alike.

    Dr. Ginsberg earned a B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in Economics from Yeshiva University, followed by a B.S. and Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. His training included an externship at the Feinbloom Low Vision Center in Philadelphia, where he focused on age-related macular degeneration, and another at the Goldschleger Eye Institute in Tel Hashomer Hospital, Israel, where he concentrated on glaucoma and other ocular diseases.

    President and CEO André Larente noted that Dr. Ginsberg’s “ability to translate clinical value into business outcomes makes him an ideal partner as we expand CARA into the wider optical marketplace.” Mr. Larente added, “DIAGNOS has built an AI platform to analyze retina images, these images are taken by thousands of optometrists worldwide. According to recent VisionWatch data, the US saw approximately 111 million routine eye exams and 60 million medical eye exams in 2020. DIAGNOS, along with its partners can address this growing market”.

    DIAGNOS recently opened its US office in south Florida to support its US prospects and clients.

    About DIAGNOS
    DIAGNOS is a publicly traded Canadian corporation dedicated to early detection of critical eye-related health problems. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence, DIAGNOS aims to provide more information to healthcare clinicians to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes on a global scale.

    Additional information is available at www.diagnos.com and www.sedarplus.com.

    This news release contains forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements. DIAGNOS disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI: Revenera Launches New SaaS Monetization Fast Track Program to Help Tech Companies Enable Flexible and Innovative SaaS Monetization

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ITASCA, Ill., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revenera, producer of innovative platforms that help technology companies build better products, accelerate time-to-value, and monetize what matters, today announced the launch of SaaS Monetization Fast Track, a new program designed to help software companies quickly implement and scale modern monetization strategies. Tailored specifically for SaaS businesses or SaaS product lines, from high-growth startups to established enterprises, this initiative provides a clear, simplified path to success for SaaS Monetization with Revenera’s leading monetization services.

    SaaS Monetization Fast Track is part of Revenera’s broader effort to make it easier for cloud-native companies to manage entitlements and quickly enable or change monetization models, including subscription, consumption or token-based models. With a structured program that includes business case assessment, best practices guidance and proven getting-started path, customers can expect to be up and running in weeks. More importantly, they benefit from a system built for flexibility and scale, making the implementation of a future new business model a matter of configuration, rather than consuming valuable R&D time.

    “SaaS teams often think that building solutions is better than buying purpose-built products. But that slows them down and consumes valuable engineering time. We see many SaaS companies that struggle with homegrown monetization approaches that are inflexible and expensive to change, ultimately costing them valuable time and resources. Revenera’s SaaS Monetization Fast Track is created for companies that want to focus their teams on building valuable new features and leave the monetization solution and infrastructure to the experts at Revenera,” said Nicole Segerer, SVP and General Manager of Revenera. “Revenera removed the complexity and cost barriers that often slow down SaaS monetization initiatives. This is about helping companies move faster, smarter, and with confidence—from day one.”

    Key benefits of the SaaS Monetization Fast Track program include:

    • Streamlined onboarding with predefined professional services,
    • Flexible pricing tiers matched to company size,
    • Quick go-live timeline with structured planning and integration,
    • Built-in connectors (like Salesforce) for faster setup,
    • Out-of-the-box support for various monetization models, and
    • Embedded analytics for insights into usage, renewals, churn risk, and upsell/cross-sell potential.

    Forrester’s recent Total Economic Impact™ study found Revenera’s software monetization platform delivered a three-year 426% ROI with an initial payback period of less than six months.

    Whether launching a new SaaS product or transitioning from homegrown monetization solutions, SaaS Monetization Fast Track offers the tools, support, and speed companies need to accelerate time-to-market and drive recurring revenue from the start.

    For more information on how to get started, visit:
    https://info.revenera.com/SWM-Contact-Us-SaaS-Monetization-Fast-Track

    About Revenera

    Revenera helps product executives build better products, accelerate time to value and monetize what matters. Revenera’s leading solutions help software and technology companies drive top line revenue with modern software monetization, understand usage and compliance with software usage analytics, empower the use of open source with software composition analysis and deliver an excellent user experience—for embedded, on-premises, cloud and SaaS products. To learn more, visit www.revenera.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Revenera Launches New SaaS Monetization Fast Track Program to Help Tech Companies Enable Flexible and Innovative SaaS Monetization

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ITASCA, Ill., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revenera, producer of innovative platforms that help technology companies build better products, accelerate time-to-value, and monetize what matters, today announced the launch of SaaS Monetization Fast Track, a new program designed to help software companies quickly implement and scale modern monetization strategies. Tailored specifically for SaaS businesses or SaaS product lines, from high-growth startups to established enterprises, this initiative provides a clear, simplified path to success for SaaS Monetization with Revenera’s leading monetization services.

    SaaS Monetization Fast Track is part of Revenera’s broader effort to make it easier for cloud-native companies to manage entitlements and quickly enable or change monetization models, including subscription, consumption or token-based models. With a structured program that includes business case assessment, best practices guidance and proven getting-started path, customers can expect to be up and running in weeks. More importantly, they benefit from a system built for flexibility and scale, making the implementation of a future new business model a matter of configuration, rather than consuming valuable R&D time.

    “SaaS teams often think that building solutions is better than buying purpose-built products. But that slows them down and consumes valuable engineering time. We see many SaaS companies that struggle with homegrown monetization approaches that are inflexible and expensive to change, ultimately costing them valuable time and resources. Revenera’s SaaS Monetization Fast Track is created for companies that want to focus their teams on building valuable new features and leave the monetization solution and infrastructure to the experts at Revenera,” said Nicole Segerer, SVP and General Manager of Revenera. “Revenera removed the complexity and cost barriers that often slow down SaaS monetization initiatives. This is about helping companies move faster, smarter, and with confidence—from day one.”

    Key benefits of the SaaS Monetization Fast Track program include:

    • Streamlined onboarding with predefined professional services,
    • Flexible pricing tiers matched to company size,
    • Quick go-live timeline with structured planning and integration,
    • Built-in connectors (like Salesforce) for faster setup,
    • Out-of-the-box support for various monetization models, and
    • Embedded analytics for insights into usage, renewals, churn risk, and upsell/cross-sell potential.

    Forrester’s recent Total Economic Impact™ study found Revenera’s software monetization platform delivered a three-year 426% ROI with an initial payback period of less than six months.

    Whether launching a new SaaS product or transitioning from homegrown monetization solutions, SaaS Monetization Fast Track offers the tools, support, and speed companies need to accelerate time-to-market and drive recurring revenue from the start.

    For more information on how to get started, visit:
    https://info.revenera.com/SWM-Contact-Us-SaaS-Monetization-Fast-Track

    About Revenera

    Revenera helps product executives build better products, accelerate time to value and monetize what matters. Revenera’s leading solutions help software and technology companies drive top line revenue with modern software monetization, understand usage and compliance with software usage analytics, empower the use of open source with software composition analysis and deliver an excellent user experience—for embedded, on-premises, cloud and SaaS products. To learn more, visit www.revenera.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: zerohash Adds Native USDC Support on World Chain

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — zerohash, the leading on-chain infrastructure platform, today announced that it has enabled native support for USDC on World Chain, the blockchain designed for real humans. This expansion of the partnership follows the launch of real-time account funding in World’s Kalshi Mini App, powered by zerohash.

    Through its regulated affiliates, Circle issues USDC and recently upgraded World’s 28 million users from bridged USDC into native USDC. zerohash enables instant liquidity between USDC and USD, unlocking everyday utility for these users.

    zerohash provides critical infrastructure connectivity to traditional and fintech businesses. zerohash is trusted by the world’s leading enterprises including Stripe, Shift4, Bolt, and Simplex by Nuvei to build real-world stablecoin solutions across trading, payments, and tokenization.

    “We’re focused on expanding access to the digital economy for the real human network, and zerohash is helping to power this mission,” said Patrick Traughber, Head of Financial Products at Tools for Humanity, a key contributor to World. “zerohash’s support for native USDC on World unlocks greater opportunity and access for developers building solutions to enable seamless everyday finance on World Chain.”

    “We are delighted to deepen our partnership with World by enabling native USDC support,” said Edward Woodford, CEO and Founder of zerohash. “We look forward to continuing to simplify access to stablecoin technology for developers, so they can build new and novel stablecoin use cases cross-chain, and tap into the millions of global USDC holders on World Chain.”

    zerohash now supports USDC on an industry-leading 15 networks. Its infrastructure abstraction layer solves cross-chain interoperability, enabling value to move on-chain, anytime, anywhere, by anyone.

    About zerohash
    zerohash is the leading infrastructure provider for crypto, stablecoin, and tokenized assets. Its API and embeddable dev-kit enables innovators to easily launch solutions across cross-border payments, commerce, trading, remittance, payroll, tokenization, and on/off-ramps.

    zerohash powers solutions for some of the largest and innovative companies including Interactive Brokers, Stripe, Shift4, Franklin Templeton, Felix Pago, Kalshi, and LightSpark. Zerohash Holdings is backed by investors, including Point72 Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and NYCA.

    In the United States, Zero Hash LLC is a FinCen-registered Money Service Business and a regulated Money Transmitter that can operate in 51 U.S. jurisdictions. Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC are licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Zero Hash Trust Company LLC has been approved by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks as a non-depository trust company. For information about our global regulatory footprint, including our Argentinian registrations, see here.

    zerohash Disclosures

    The zerohash services and product offerings may not be available in all jurisdictions, including in the State of New York. Crypto and stablecoin holdings held in zerohash accounts are not subject to FDIC or SIPC protections in the U.S., or any such equivalent protections that may exist outside of the U.S. zerohash’s technical support and enablement of any asset is not an endorsement of such asset and is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any crypto asset. The value of any cryptocurrency, including digital assets pegged to fiat currency, commodities, or any other asset, may go to zero.

    *Staking services are not available to New York customers.

    Learn more by visiting zerohash.com or following us on X @ZeroHashX

    Media Contacts
    zerohash
    Shaun O’Keeffe
    (855) 744-7333
    media@zerohash.com

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  • MIL-OSI: TSplus Academy Adds Verified Badges to Empower Learners and Partners

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PARIS, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just weeks after the successful relaunch of the TSplus Academy on a brand-new Learning Management System (LMS), the e-learning platform continues to evolve with powerful enhancements aimed at helping users master the full suite of TSplus solutions.

    Bulk Enrollments: Training Teams to TSplus Got Easier

    In response to high demand, TSplus Academy now supports bulk registration, allowing administrators and partners to efficiently enroll multiple users at once. This update is designed to streamline onboarding and enable organizations to quickly upskill their teams, while also tracking progress at scale. Whether for internal IT departments or reseller networks, this feature ensures a smooth learning journey from the very first login.

    Verified TSplus Badges: A New Standard for Certification

    TSplus is proud to introduce verified digital badges, aligned with the global Open Badge v2 standard and inspired by industry leaders like Microsoft and Citrix. Each badge represents a product-specific achievement, and a master badge is awarded upon completion of the full TSplus training program.

    More than just a certificate, these secure, traceable, and shareable credentials add real value to learners:

    • Credibility: Unlike PDFs, badges cannot be falsified, offering trusted proof of expertise.
    • Visibility: When shared on LinkedIn, websites, or email signatures, badges promote both the learner and the TSplus brand.
    • Engagement: Open badge systems have been shown to significantly increase enrollment and course completion rates (IBM study: +129% enrollment, +226% completion).

    Video tutorials are available to help users integrate and showcase their TSplus badges:

    Smarter Learning with a Visual Dashboard

    To further improve the learner experience, TSplus Academy has rolled out a progress tracking dashboard, giving users a clear visual of which badges they have earned—and which remain to be completed. Certificates are now only available once all required badges are obtained and the training evaluation form has been completed, reinforcing our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

    As TSplus software evolves, so does the Academy. The curriculum is continuously updated to reflect the latest product changes, ensuring learners stay current and certified on the most up-to-date features and functionalities.

    To explore TSplus Academy, visit: www.academy.tsplus.net

    About TSplus

    TSplus provides simple, secure, and cost-effective remote access and application delivery solutions to businesses and organizations worldwide. With a global partner network and a focus on innovation, TSplus connects users to their workspaces anytime, anywhere.

    Press Contact

    Caleb Zaharris

    Marketing Director

    Caleb.zaharris@tsplus.net

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/885db06e-3190-49af-94a3-6c8ff786700a

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  • MIL-OSI: New Progress Semaphore Release Unleashes AI to Drive Smarter Enterprise Knowledge Management

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Latest Semaphore platform release enhances user productivity, knowledge modeling and support for semantic compliance standards to drive data value and foster business success

    BURLINGTON, Mass., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced the latest release of Progress® Semaphore™, its metadata management and semantic AI platform. This release delivers powerful new features and enhancements designed to maximize user productivity and efficiency, foster semantic interoperability and accelerate time to insights in today’s data-driven and AI-powered business landscape.

    Today’s businesses face the challenge of comprehending vast amounts of structured, semi-structured and unstructured data from various sources to drive trusted intelligence and enhance customer experiences. This proliferation of enterprise information often results in data silos and fragmented processes, which hinder productivity and withhold the essential context needed to generate actionable intelligence. With this Semaphore release, users benefit from an intuitive modeling environment that leverages a broader range of reference models and vocabularies, enabling a deeper understanding of their enterprise information.

    Semaphore 5.10.1 highlights include:

    • Expanded AI Model Builder Connectors: The AI Model Builder is an AI-powered tool that simplifies the knowledge modeling experience. With this release, users can now seamlessly connect the AI Model Builder to an extended range of Large Language Model (LLM) providers to build and enrich semantic models effortlessly. Users can also create or refine custom prompts to achieve better generative AI results.
    • Intuitive Constraint Definitions: Designed to enhance productivity, users can define, implement and manage data quality standards for their knowledge models without writing custom code. With complete visual support for the creation and management of simple model constraints, businesses can remain compliant with downstream systems and drive intelligent insights without requiring any technical Shapes Constraint Language (SHACL) knowledge.
    • Full Support for Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS) Mapping Relationships: With access to a complete range of SKOS functionality through the Semaphore UI, users can map existing concepts to external reference models with mapping relationships to create a central resource across downstream systems.
    • Structural-Level Classification Settings: Aimed to bolster efficiency, users can now update classification settings at scale across each label type for improved classification results.
    • Concept Reuse: To achieve better business outcomes, the Concept Reuse feature enables more agile editing of local models, permitting users to copy branches from one model to another.

    “The latest release of the Semaphore platform represents our commitment to innovation and addresses the evolving data management needs of our customers,” said John Ainsworth, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Application and Data Platform, Progress Software. “This release not only builds on Semaphore’s comprehensive knowledge modeling capabilities but also ensures seamless integration with emerging AI and semantic standards to empower enterprises with superior insights and decision-making tools.”

    The Semaphore semantic AI platform enables users to manage knowledge models and automatically extract and classify both structured and unstructured data to generate rich semantic metadata. It simplifies information and helps organizations use data effectively to make quicker decisions. Recently, Semaphore platform was named the Leader and a Gold Medalist in Info-Tech Research Group’s 2024 Metadata Management Data Quadrant, based on user feedback on SoftwareReviews, the global research and advisory firm’s software insights platform.

    The latest Semaphore release is available today. For more information about the Progress Semaphore platform, visit https://www.progress.com/semaphore.

    About Progress Software 
    Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease. Customers get a trusted provider in Progress, with the products, expertise and vision they need to succeed. Over 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress. Learn more at www.progress.com. 

    Progress and Semaphore are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates in the US and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

    Press Contacts:
    Kim Baker
    Progress Software
    +1-800-477-6473
    pr@progress.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Sprout Social Wins Top Industry Awards for Product Excellence, Customer Satisfaction and Global Impact

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Sprout earns 164 leader badges in G2’s 2025 Summer Reports across all business segments and regions while ranking #1 in 33 reports including the Enterprise Grid® Report for Social Media Suites and the Grid® Report for Social Customer Service
    • Sprout earns #1 in 17 region-specific G2 reports, including the Enterprise EMEA Regional Grid® Report for Social Customer Service and the Southeast Asia Regional Grid® Report for Social Media Suites
    • TrustRadius recognizes Sprout with eight awards in the 2025 Top Rated Awards across categories including Social Media Marketing, Social Media Customer Service and Competitive Intelligence

    CHICAGO, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT), an industry-leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, has been recognized in G2’s 2025 Summer Reports with 164 leader badges across all business segments—from small business to mid-market and enterprise—and spanning every global region including EMEA, APAC, and the Middle East.

    Sprout Social ranked #1 in 33 individual G2 reports, including the Enterprise Grid® Report for Social Media Suites, the Enterprise Results Index for Social Media Analytics, and the Grid® Report for Social Customer Service. Demonstrating its continued international growth and customer impact, Sprout also earned the top spot in 17 region-specific reports, such as the Enterprise EMEA Regional Grid® Report for Social Customer Service and the Southeast Asia Regional Grid® Report for Social Media Suites.

    Sprout Social was also honored in the TrustRadius 2025 Top Rated Awards, recognized in eight categories: Social Media Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Monitoring, Competitive Intelligence, Audience Intelligence, Social Media Management andOnline Reputation Management.

    “These recognitions from G2 and TrustRadius are a testament to the meaningful results our customers are achieving with Sprout,” said Scott Morris, CMO of Sprout Social. “As the global leader in our space, we continue to invest in AI and product innovation focused on helping brands unlock the full power of social to drive smarter decisions, deeper engagement and lasting business impact.”

    The company’s strong performance in these awards follow a wave of product innovations and advanced AI capabilities across Sprout’s platform, including recent launches within Care by Sprout Social and Sprout Social Influencer Marketing. The company recently celebrated 15 years of helping brands harness the ever-evolving power of social to build stronger connections and drive business-wide impact. Sprout Social earned its place on these lists because of customer feedback, including:

    “Sprout Social has become an essential part of our marketing toolkit. The reporting features are especially strong—clear, customizable, and easy to share with stakeholders. We also rely heavily on the listening tools, which help us stay ahead of conversations and understand our audience more deeply. The interface is intuitive, and the collaboration features help our team stay aligned.”

    “I use Sprout all day every day and love having everything in one platform – scheduling, analytics, advocacy, monitoring, and more. A lot of social media professionals wear many hats and Sprout gives you a space to manage it all.”

    “Our executive team has recently been asking for more detailed data on our digital marketing efforts, especially social media. Sprout Social has been a lifesaver, providing easy access to clear, actionable data that simplifies showcasing the ROI and impact of social media to executives. It’s made navigating these conversations far more efficient and impactful!”

    “I am a big fan of the collaboration Sprout offers. From the Smart inbox to the publishing calendar, my team is able to seamlessly work together to create, manage, and respond to social content. It’s easy to bring our customer service and social teams together.”

    For more information about Sprout Social and its award-winning platform, visit www.sproutsocial.com.

    Social Media Profiles:
    www.x.com/SproutSocial
    www.x.com/SproutSocialIR
    www.facebook.com/SproutSocialInc
    www.linkedin.com/company/sprout-social-inc-/
    www.instagram.com/sproutsocial

    Contact
    Media:
    Kaitlyn Gronek
    Email: pr@sproutsocial.com
    Phone: (773) 904-9674

    Investors:
    Lexi Johnson
    Email: lexi.johnson@sproutsocial.com
    Phone: (312) 528-9166

    About Sprout Social

    Sprout Social is a global leader in social media management and analytics software, built on the belief that All Business is Social℠. Sprout’s intuitive platform puts powerful social data into the hands of approximately 30,000 brands so they can deliver smarter, faster business impact. Named the #1 Best Software Product by G2’s 2024 Best Software Award, Sprout offers comprehensive publishing and engagement functionality, customer care, influencer marketing, advocacy, and AI-powered business intelligence. Sprout’s software operates across all major social media networks and digital platforms. For more information about Sprout Social (NASDAQ: SPT), visit sproutsocial.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Moody’s fully acquires ICR Chile, solidifying its leading position in key Latin American markets

    Source: Moody’s

    Headline: Moody’s fully acquires ICR Chile, solidifying its leading position in key Latin American markets

    Moody’s fully acquires ICR Chile, solidifying its leading position in key Latin American markets

    NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has fully acquired ICR Chile (ICR), a leading provider of domestic credit ratings in Chile. The transaction follows Moody’s 2019 acquisition of a minority stake in ICR and will further strengthen its presence in Latin America’s domestic credit markets.

    Following the transaction, ICR will continue issuing domestic ratings in Chile under its own rating process and methodologies. In the following months, ICR will be fully integrated into Moody’s Local, a group of leading credit rating agencies in Latin America.

    “Today’s acquisition builds on our successful partnership with ICR and underscores our commitment to Chile’s growing debt capital market,” said Martin Fernandez-Romero, Managing Director of Moody’s Local. “Bringing ICR into Moody’s Local will enhance our ability to provide high quality credit ratings, research, and analytical services to market participants, while contributing to greater transparency in Latin America.”

    Founded in 2005, ICR is renowned for its high-quality analyses and the expertise of its analytical teams. It provides ratings across a diverse range of sectors, including corporates, financial institutions, insurers, structured finance vehicles, funds, and project finance. Since Moody’s initial investment, ICR has gained market growth, driven by its in-depth credit analyses and the expansion of its coverage within Chile’s domestic ratings market.

    The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and it will not have a material impact on Moody’s 2025 financial results.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: REPORT: Energy Storage Market Continues Strong Growth in Q1 2025

    Source: American Clean Power Association (ACP)

    Headline: REPORT: Energy Storage Market Continues Strong Growth in Q1 2025

    HOUSTON/WASHINGTON, D.C. June 25, 2025 — According to the new U.S. Energy Storage Monitor developed by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP), the American energy storage market experienced record growth in Q1 2025—amidst current policy uncertainty.
    The U.S. energy storage market added more than 2 GW across all segments in Q1 2025, marking the highest Q1 on record. The utility-scale segment led the way with more than 1.5 GW of new capacity, representing a significant 57% increase compared to Q1 2024.
    “Surging energy demand is putting the electric grid under strain. The energy storage market is responding to help keep the lights on and support this unprecedented growth in an affordable and reliable way,” said John Hensley, ACP SVP of Markets and Policy Analysis. “Policy uncertainty is now one of the most significant risks that remains on the horizon as we tackle a balanced approach to allowing our economy to expand while maintaining the energy reliability that Americans deserve.”
    New horizons in the market
    The report shows there is a growing appetite across the country for deployment of grid-scale energy storage, as utilities, regulators, and communities further integrate the technology into their resource planning. In Q1 of 2025, states such as Indiana highlighted the geographic diversification that continues to take place as the market expands beyond early adopters such as Texas and California.
    The growing market in Indiana is made possible due to factors such as land availability and clear state permitting guidelines.

    Indiana added 256 MW of new storage to the grid in Q1 2025, effectively quadrupling its operational storage capacity.
    Indiana has more than 10 GW of new storage active in the interconnection queue—the fifth largest storage queue in the country.

    “We’re now seeing significant deployment of energy storage resources in emerging markets like Indiana, while states across the Southwest like Nevada and Arizona continue to expand their energy storage portfolio,” said ACP Vice President of Energy Storage, Noah Roberts. “Energy storage was the second most deployed resource in Q1 2025, demonstrating its unique ability to be quickly built to address critical reliability needs.”
    The residential storage market also saw significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, installing a record-breaking 458 MW in Q1. California and Puerto Rico accounted for 74% of this growth, while new markets like Illinois are beginning to emerge.
    A moment of policy uncertaintyThe total 5-year utility-scale capacity forecast remains strong. However, the segment is at risk for a potential 29% contraction in 2026 due to policy uncertainty.
    The community-scale, commercial, and industrial (CCI) segment has seen a 42% reduction in its five-year outlook, struggling with tariff uncertainty and slower-than-anticipated transition to NEM 3.0 projects in California.
    The report cautions that potential changes to current tax credits could significantly impact the industry’s overall growth. If access to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is severely reduced as proposed in the reconciliation bill passed by the House, it could lead to a 27% reduction in buildout over the forecast period. (Note: this report was developed before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee released its version of the reconciliation bill on June 16.)
    Distributed storage would be the most impacted segment, with a potential 46% drop from the base case over the next 5 years. Utility-scale installations would decrease by 16 GW over the next 5 years if the tax provisions are changed.
    In the near term, the report projects that 15 GW/49 GWh of energy storage capacity will be installed across all segments in 2025. The utility-scale segment is expected to grow 22% YoY in 2025.
    As the market evolves, continued innovation, supportive policies, and strategic planning will be crucial to navigate the changing landscape and capitalize on the immense potential of energy storage in the U.S. energy transformation.
    “The Q1 2025 results demonstrate the demand for energy storage in the US to serve a grid with both growing renewables and growing load. However, the industry stands at a crossroads, with potential policy changes threatening to disrupt this momentum,” said Allison Weis, Global Head of Energy Storage at Wood Mackenzie. “It’s crucial that policymakers understand the importance of stable, supportive policies for the continued expansion of energy storage.”
    Purchase the full report at ACP’s website.
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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Level Up Your Summer: Create Your Own Staycation with Samsung

    Source: Samsung

    Who says unforgettable summer memories require a passport? If you haven’t planned a vacation just yet, Samsung has you covered. A staycation can be just as rejuvenating as a resort getaway. With some creative planning and Samsung technology, everyday spaces transform into venues for extraordinary experiences.
    From impromptu dance parties to thrilling movie marathons, here’s how to craft the ultimate summer staycation with Samsung.
    1. Host an Epic Silent Disco

    Creating an electrifying nightclub atmosphere at home is simpler than ever. All it takes is a curated playlist, Samsung Galaxy Buds, and the SmartThings app1. Set up a customized routine using SmartThings to orchestrate the perfect silent disco – simply open the app, navigate to Favorites, tap Add, then Create routine. From there, choose what triggers the experience (time, voice command, or button press), select actions to activate music and redirect audio to Galaxy Buds.
    Pro tip: Level up the ambiance by incorporating compatible smart bulbs into the SmartThings routine for a mesmerizing disco light show.
    2. Transform Your Kitchen into a Gourmet Snack Bar

    Channel resort vibes by turning your kitchen into a snack shack for hungry kids (and grown-ups). Summer vacation is the perfect time to take small bites to the next level, and Samsung’s Bespoke AI-powered Bespoke appliances make whipping up vacation-worthy treats a breeze. The Bespoke Wall Oven’s air-fry feature creates perfectly crispy snacks, while its in-oven camera lets you monitor cooking progress through SmartThings while you’re enjoying yourself elsewhere (say, at a silent disco). The Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+ and AI Vision Inside also keeps snack inventory in check, so you can keep track of what you have in the fridge2. Plus, with the built-in Beverage Center3, you can create refreshing infused drinks using the AutoFill water pitcher with its built-in infuser – perfect for those hot summer days. And when you’re ready to try something new, the Family Hub’s Meal Planner app offers endless recipe inspiration with step-by-step instructions tailored to your tastes.
    3. Create Your Own Karaoke Lounge

    Thanks to the Mobile Microphone Technology on select 2025 Samsung TVs, any living room can become a stellar karaoke venue. Download the Stingray Karaoke app to choose from an extensive song catalog and use your smartphone as a mic to belt out your favorite tune. Now through the end of the year, you can enjoy six months of complimentary Stingray Karaoke access4 when you buy a Samsung Smart TV, while existing owners can kick off their staycation with a free one-month trial through the Samsung TV Smart Hub.
    4. Host the Ultimate Movie Marathon

    For those days when it’s super hot outside or the rain just won’t let up, bring the cinema experience home with the Samsung 2025 TV Lineup. The flagship S95F OLED TV features our latest OLED Glare-Free technology for distraction-free viewing – whether watching on a bright sunny day or peaceful summer night. And, new for 2025, we’ve expanded this award-winning technology to select Neo QLED 4K and Neo QLED 8K models, giving you plenty of options for enjoying stunning picture quality, wherever and whenever you watch. Plus, all 2025 Neo QLED TVs now offer access to Samsung Art Store. With over 3,500 artworks from globally renowned museums and galleries, you’ll find no shortage of options to help set the mood for summer.

    We’ve also debuted Samsung Vision AI5 to power our 2025 TVs’ cinematic picture and sound and enable AI-backed experiences that take TV to new heights. While watching your favorite shows or movies, use “Click to Search” to instantly learn about the actors on screen and receive curated content recommendations, or try “Live Translate” for real-time subtitle translations. And when searching for what to watch, Samsung TV Plus is a fantastic and free place to start, providing access to nearly 700 channels of content from Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, and more.
    5. Stay on Track with Smart Wearables

    If you have an action-packed staycation schedule (and with these ideas, you most likely will!), you might need a little extra help managing those moving pieces. The Galaxy Watch‘s advanced AI features transform how you manage your at-home retreat – from setting smart reminders for your movie marathons to tracking your backyard workout sessions. With Galaxy AI6, you can monitor your wellness goals, analyze your sleep patterns, and even get AI-powered conversation suggestions right on your wrist (and your Galaxy smartphone!). Plus, the watch’s smart home controls let you adjust your environment without missing a beat of your staycation activities.
    Bonus: With One UI 8 beta, new Galaxy Watch features to improve sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition will be rolling out soon.
    6. Make Cleanup a Breeze 

    While vacation time typically means you can escape household duties, tidying up after a staycation doesn’t have to dampen the mood. Samsung’s latest additions to its Bespoke AI lineup includes the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Cordless Stick Vacuum, Auto Open Door Dishwasher and Bespoke AI Laundry Vented Combo (also available ventless) that make cleanup easy. The washer-dryer combo, for instance, seamlessly transitions from washing clothes to drying them, so if you happen to be vacuuming with the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, you won’t have to stop what you’re doing to transfer loads.
    For more ways to plus-up your home this summer, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and download SmartThings to make the most use out of your appliances and devices.
    Discover more ways to enhance your home with Samsung technology at Samsung.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: How high-latitude peat and forest fires could shape the future of Earth’s climate

    Source: The Conversation – France – By Apostolos Voulgarakis, AXA Chair in Wildfires and Climate Director, Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment & Climate Change, Technical University of Crete

    Understanding how wildfires influence our planet’s climate is a daunting challenge. Although fire occurs nearly everywhere on Earth and has always been present, it is still one of the least understood components of the Earth system. Recently, unprecedented fire activity has been observed in boreal (northern) and Arctic regions, which has drawn the scientific community’s attention to areas whose role in the future of our planet remains a mystery. Climate change likely has a major role in this alarming trend. However, high-latitude wildfires are not just a symptom of climate change; they are an accelerating force that could shape the future of our climate in ways that we are currently incapable of predicting.


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    The rising threat of northern fires

    As global temperatures rise, wildfires are advancing further north and reaching into the Arctic. Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Scandinavia and even Greenland, all in northern high-latitude regions, have recently experienced some of the most intense and prolonged wildfire seasons on record. With climate change occurring more rapidly in these areas, the future of northern fires appears even grimmer.

    Apart from typical forest fires that consume surface vegetation, many high-latitude fires burn through peat, the dense, carbon-rich layers of partially decayed organic material. Despite covering only 3% of the terrestrial surface, peatlands are one of the world’s most important carbon storage environments, containing around 25% of the carbon existing in the Earth’s soils.

    Climate warming, which is even faster at high northern latitudes due to polar amplification – the phenomenon of greater climate change near the poles compared to the rest of the hemisphere or globe – is increasing the vulnerability of these ecosystems to fire, with potentially severe implications for the global climate. When peatlands ignite, they release massive amounts of “fossil carbon” that have been locked away for centuries or even millennia. The largest and most persistent fires on Earth, peat fires can smoulder for extended periods, are difficult to extinguish and can continue burning underground throughout the winter, only to reignite on the surface in spring. They have recently been described as “zombie” fires.

    Warmer and drier conditions driven by climate change, apart from making boreal forests more flammable, are expected to intensify and increase the frequency of peat fires, potentially transforming peatlands from carbon sinks into net sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Such a shift could trigger a feedback loop, meaning that a warming climate will cause more carbon emissions, which in turn will accelerate climate change.

    Air pollution and weather patterns

    Wildfires release large quantities of smoke particles (aerosols) into the atmosphere, contributing significantly to both local and widespread air quality degradation. These particles are harmful to human health and can cause serious respiratory and cardiovascular problems, while prolonged exposure may lead to smoke-induced stress, hospitalizations and increased mortality. Wildfires can also cause mental health strains associated with evacuations, loss of homes, livelihoods and lives.



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    Beyond their long-term effects on climate, wildfire emissions can also influence weather patterns in more short-term ways via their impacts on atmospheric pollution levels. Smoke particles interact with sunlight and cloud formation processes, subsequently affecting temperatures, wind patterns and rainfall.

    For example, our recent study on the large-scale atmospheric impacts of the 2023 Canadian wildfires, which we presented at the European Geosciences Union general assembly this spring, demonstrated that wildfire aerosols led to a surface air temperature decrease that expanded to the entire northern hemisphere. The cooling was particularly pronounced over Canada (up to -5.5°C in August), where the emissions were located, but was also significant over remote areas such as Eastern Europe and even Siberia (up to around -2.5°C in July). The average hemispheric temperature anomaly we calculated (close to -1°C) highlights the potential for large regional emissions from wildfires to perturb weather conditions for weeks across a whole hemisphere, with profound implications for forecasting. Unreliable weather forecasts can disrupt daily activities and pose risks to public safety, especially during extreme events such as heatwaves or storms. They also have serious consequences for industries such as farming, fishing and transport, where planning depends heavily on accurate, timely predictions.

    Peat fires and the climate puzzle

    While incorporating peatland fire feedbacks into Earth System Models (ESMs) is essential for accurate climate projections, most existing models lack a representation of peat fires. Understanding the smouldering behaviour of organic soils when they burn, their ignition probability, and how these processes can be represented at a global scale is of utmost importance. Recent research efforts are focusing on bridging this knowledge gap. For example, at the Technical University of Crete, we are collaborating with the Hazelab research group at Imperial College London and the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society to perform field research and cutting-edge experiments) on peat smouldering, with the aim of shedding light on the complex mechanisms of peat fires.

    Integrating these lab results into ESMs will enable game-changing fire emission modelling, which holds potential for groundbreaking outcomes when it comes to our skill level for predicting the future of the Earth’s climate. By quantifying how the present-day atmosphere is influenced by fire emissions from boreal forests and peatlands, we can enhance the quality of projections of global temperature rise. This integration will also sharpen forecasts of regional climate impacts driven by fire-related aerosols, such as changes in rainfall patterns or accelerated Arctic ice melt.

    Tackling the challenge of northern fires

    Undoubtedly, we have entered an era of more frequent megafires – wildfires of extreme size, intensity, duration or impacts – with catastrophic consequences. Recent megafire events at boreal and Arctic regions unveil the dramatic change in wildfire patterns in northern high latitudes, which is a matter that demands urgent attention and action.

    As the planet continues to warm, high-latitude fires are expected to help shape the future of our planet. Massive wildfire events, such as those in Canada in 2023, not only burned millions of hectares but also forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Unprecedented amounts of smoke blanketed parts of North America in hazardous air, prompting school closures and health warnings, and obliging citizens to remain indoors for days. Events like this reflect a growing trend. They underscore why advancing research to better understand and predict the dynamics of northern peat and forest fires, and to mitigate their climate impacts, is not only a scientific imperative but also a moral responsibility.

    Created in 2007 to help accelerate and share scientific knowledge on key societal issues, the Axa Research Fund has supported nearly 700 projects around the world conducted by researchers in 38 countries. To learn more, visit the website of the Axa Research Fund or follow @AXAResearchFund on X.

    Dimitra Tarasi has received funding from the AXA Chair in Wildfires and Climate, the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society and the A.G. Leventis Foundation Educational Grants.

    Apostolos Voulgarakis ne travaille pas, ne conseille pas, ne possède pas de parts, ne reçoit pas de fonds d’une organisation qui pourrait tirer profit de cet article, et n’a déclaré aucune autre affiliation que son organisme de recherche.

    – ref. How high-latitude peat and forest fires could shape the future of Earth’s climate – https://theconversation.com/how-high-latitude-peat-and-forest-fires-could-shape-the-future-of-earths-climate-258721

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