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OZETTE RAISES $6M SEED ROUND FOR AI-POWERED IMMUNE MONITORING PLATFORM

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Ozette, creators of a cutting edge artificial intelligence-powered Immune Monitoring Platform, today announced $6 million in seed financing led by Madrona Venture Group, with participation from Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2) and Vulcan Capital. Ozette, a collaboration between the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and AI2, will use the seed funding to accelerate breakthroughs in treating disease. The co-founders of Ozette include Scientific Founder Raphael Gottardo and Chief Technology Officer Greg Finak, who are recognized leaders in single-cell analysis and who have taken a crucial step in biomarker and drug discovery research, driving new therapies. “We’ve spent a decade working at Fred Hutch to catalyze high-dimensional computational single-cell analysis in academia and industry. Today we can see the composition of the immune system at a much higher resolution,” said Greg Finak, Co-Founder and CTO at Ozette. “This deeper level of insight is critical to developing effective disease treatments with fewer side effects and that is something everyone can feel good about.” WHY OZETTE MATTERS Ozette’s Immune Monitoring Platform enables scientists to quickly extract reliable insights from single-cell data across instruments, experiments and disease states. Having this fully annotated data allows interpretable results for critical decision-making that will improve patient care and patient outcomes. Ultimately, Ozette will revolutionize the next phase of medicine by: Providing the platform to empower scientists who are working with single-cell data. Automating the manual, labor-intensive process of cell analysis from months of work to just hours. Unlocking personalized medicine through targeted therapies based on the profiles of individuals’ immune systems. “What Ozette is delivering to science and medicine is game-changing because it sheds light on the entire cell profile of the immune system, not just only a small percentage of it,” said Matt McIlwain, Managing Director at Madrona. “Ozette brings together the power of computational biology and data science to the life sciences by building a platform that researchers, academics, and biopharmaceutical companies are able to leverage to find treatments faster than ever before.” “Think of the Ozette Immune Monitoring Platform like an MRI for the immune system,” said Dr. Ali Ansary, Co-Founder and CEO of Ozette. “Where an MRI shows detailed images around the anatomical structures, our technology delivers a high-resolution view of the immune system at the single-cell level, providing details that haven’t been visible before. This makes treatments safer, faster to develop and personalized for patients.” “At AI2 we are constantly looking for scientific potential in artificial intelligence that has the power to improve daily lives, and Ozette does just that,” said Professor Oren Etzioni, CEO of AI2. “Ozette’s Immune Monitoring Platform is exactly what scientists and researchers have been looking for. By allowing organizations to make discoveries faster, and with less risk, it will transform how we interact with medicine.” For more information about Ozette, please visit www.ozette.ai or follow Ozette on Twitter and LinkedIn. About Ozette Ozette is a Seattle-based life-sciences data spin-out founded in 2020 and incubated at AI2. Ozette is building a groundbreaking high-resolution immune monitoring platform powered by innovative technologies developed at the Fred Hutch. Ozette’s founders include Fred Hutch scientists Raphael Gottardo, Greg Finak and Evan Greene, who have helped pioneer single-cell computational analysis over the past decade, along with physician and entrepreneur Ali Ansary. About the Allen Institute for AI (AI2) AI2 was founded in 2014 with the singular focus of conducting high-impact research and engineering in the field of artificial intelligence, all for the common good. AI2 is the creation of Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder, and is led by Dr. Oren Etzioni, a leading researcher in the field of AI. AI2 employs more than 100 top-notch researchers and engineers from across the globe. AI2 prides itself on the diversity and collaboration of our team and takes a results-oriented approach to complex challenges in AI. Learn more at allenai.org. About Madrona Madrona ( www.madrona.com ) is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, WA. With more than 25 years of investing in early-stage technology companies, the firm has worked with founders from Day One to help build their company for the long run. Madrona invests predominantly in seed and Series A rounds across the information technology spectrum, and in 2018 raised the first fund dedicated to initial investments in acceleration stage (Series B and C stages) companies. Madrona manages over $2 billion and was an early investor in companies such as Amazon, Smartsheet, Isilon, Redfin, and Snowflake. About Vulcan Capital Vulcan Capital is the multi-billion-dollar investment arm of Vulcan Inc., the company founded by Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen. Vulcan Capital is focused on generating long-term value appreciation across a portfolio which spans diverse industry sectors and investment asset classes, ranging from early-stage venture investments to public equity value investing, leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, special situations and fixed income. Vulcan Capital was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Seattle with additional offices in Palo Alto and Singapore. Contact Details Owen Media Faith Brewitt +1 603-686-0913 faith@owenmedia.com Company Website https://www.ozette.ai

February 16, 2021 08:03 AM Eastern Standard Time

Breakthrough Rapid-Action Coronavirus and Bacteria Disinfection Technology for Passenger Luggage at Airports Stops Local Outbreaks from Becoming Global Pandemics

WarpUV

We are all familiar with the x-ray machines that provide traveler security at every airport in the world. Now, imagine comparable machines that provide 99.99% disinfection from current and future viruses on carry-on and checked bags, including the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus, COVID-19, and unpredictable mutations, as well as bacteria and spores. In 2021, biohazard disinfection startup WarpUV® will deliver just such a machine, known as AirFort ®, to airports, putting the company at the forefront of preventing present and future global pandemics and serving as a “disinfection firewall” that will contain the spread of contagions from the common cold and seasonal influenzas to deadly viruses, including the newly identified B.1.1.7 COVID-19 mutation recently discovered in the United Kingdom and the 501.V2 strain, which is spreading like wildfire across the world. In less than 30 seconds the multi patent-pending WarpUV AirFort machines rapidly disinfect all surface contamination from carry-on and checked bags, personal items and oversized bags and parcels before they enter an airport concourse or the plane’s cargo hold – both for incoming and outgoing flights -- ensuring passenger safety from a broad spectrum of pathogens. AirFort utilizes a proprietary 3-D array of ultraviolet lights designed to achieve all-angle “360° x 360°” disinfection of all baggage surfaces. The machines were designed with airports and airlines in mind and integrate seamlessly into airport operations, even during periods of high footfall traffic. Such biosecurity is urgently needed to contain the spread of rapidly emerging Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus variants that are more contagious or can prolong the pandemic. With research indicating that fighting COVID-19 could cost 500 times as much as pandemic prevention measures, World Health Organization (WHO) senior advisor Bruce Aylward warned earlier this year that “We need to get ready for something that may even be more severe in the future.” Background, Resources & Stats: The COVID-19 pandemic has been and will remain costly, with experts predicting it may be with us for at least 10 years. During that timeframe, other virus and flu strains likely will emerge, exacerbating the need for travel solutions that help stop their spread. According to the University of Cambridge (England), the global economy could take a hit of some $82 trillion over the next five years in a worst-case scenario from the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that if the recovery is faster, an "optimistic loss" of $3.3 trillion is likely. The COVID-19 vaccine is not a panacea. Ugar Sahin, BioNTech CEO, reported the deadly virus is going to stay with us for the next decade at least. According to AirportWatch, global air traffic dropped by 60% in 2020 amid travel restrictions due to COVID-19. With more than 17,500 commercial airports globally serving more than 925 million passengers on nearly 39 million flights in 2019, and with each passenger carrying one or two pieces of luggage onto planes annually, air travel remains one of the most vulnerable means for spreading airborne infectious diseases. “Airport biosecurity has become an urgent and critical staple of airport security since the COVID-19 containment shut down the vast majority of air traffic, introducing global economic fragility and disrupting mobility,” said WarpUV CEO Amir Fischer, a serial entrepreneur who spent four years in airline and airport security at London Heathrow airport. “With AirFort, airports and airlines can restore passenger safety and help prevent future local outbreaks before they become global pandemics.” WarpUV sees enormous market potential for AirFort, and the company will scale up quickly. A WarpUV proof-of-concept device is already deployed for efficacy testing at Tel Aviv University’s Shmunis School of Biomedicine and Cancer Research, at the Microbial Pathogenesis Laboratory headed by world-renowned microbiologist Prof. Anat Herskovits. “We are already seeing conclusive confirmation that the WarpUV device achieves rapid and comprehensive disinfection of Corona viruses, as well as other viruses and bacteria,” Prof. Herskovits said. She also serves as WarpUV’s head of microbiology. WarpUV’s business model uses a modest ticket surcharge in lieu of burdening airport authorities with capital expenditures. Airports briefed on the devices have expressed a great deal of interest in WarpUV. With access to nearly one hundred airports via two leading industry distributors, WarpUV already has deals underway representing more than $100 million in revenue. About WarpUV Warp Technologies and it’s AirFort® devices are the frontline of prevention of the spread of pandemic by luggage and baggage in airports worldwide and serve as a “disinfection firewall” for continents, countries, and regions. The company was formed in 2020 by veteran Israeli entrepreneurs Amir Fischer, Eitan Haimovich, and Gil Luxenbourg. For more information, visit www.warpUV.com. Contact Details Rainier Communications Alan Ryan +1 508-577-6635 alanryan@rainierco.com Rainier Communications Joanne Stanway +1 978-273-1473 jstanway@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.warpuv.com

February 16, 2021 07:57 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Knowledgehook to boost maths attainment across Australia

Stockwood Strategy

Knowledgehook, the world’s most comprehensive mathematics learning platform, has launched in Australia as the nation’s teachers turn a corner in addressing low maths attainment levels for young people. It is now available to schools across the country for children in Year 3 to Year 10 classes, through The Learner First, a consultancy working with schools across Australia. The latest TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) found that Australia’s achievement in mathematics has improved since 2015. However, Year 4 mathematics achievement has not changed since 2007. One of the biggest challenges facing educators is to find better ways to meet the learning needs of the many students who fall behind in schools, failing to meet year-level expectations (often year after year) and, as a consequence, become increasingly disengaged. Knowledgehook’s proprietary technology harnesses the power of data to track where students are on their math journey. Their programmes connect a child’s at-home learning with in-school education, providing real-time insights to teachers on learning gaps. This empowers teachers to develop an understanding of the maths concepts related to their students’ challenges, enabling them to adjust instruction and monitor student progress. As Knowledgehook launches across Australia, former Australian Mathematics Curriculum leader, Margaret Bigelow, commented: " Australia's results in international testing are improving. The impact of a national approach to teaching and learning Mathematics has impacted on this improved outcome. Teachers need to be supported to maintain this trajectory of improvement by having the ideas and tools to enhance the engagement of their students to develop critical and creative thinking and further mathematical skills. This will enable students to adjust to the ever-changing demands and challenges of life in the future." “Knowledgehook was inspired by my own struggle with maths as a child,'' explained Co-Founder and CEO of Knowledgehook, Travis Ratnam. “Having the right, personalised guidance makes all the difference and every student deserves to have a teacher who has access to the best pedagogical tools, and parents who have insights into their learning. Our platform is not a game, it pulls together a 360 view on a child’s learning journey enabling people around them to improve the child’s math experience and outcomes. In launching Knowledgehook across Australia, Joanne McEachen, Founder and CEO of The Learner First commented: “I love the fact maths support is available 24/7 so when a learner struggles with a math’s concept, the teacher can access professional learning and development to help support both the learner and the teacher on the spot. Moreover, it helps teachers retrace their approach and identifies what may have been missed allowing them to recover and embed essential skills and concepts. Quite simply, it is what we have been missing for years and it will certainly complement the current trajectory of further improving math’s performance and disposition in Australian students.” Knowledgehook’s AI-enabled platform has grown to support schools across the US, Mexico, and the UK. It is designed to scale across multiple countries and languages developing teacher capacity while engaging students and providing actionable insights for parents. Over the years, Knowledgehook’s research-based solution has garnered industry-leading partnerships and investments from the most recognised global education bodies, notably from the University College of London (UCL), the global leader in education research. Knowledgehook actively collaborates with governments around the world while also working directly with schools and their suppliers, to offer curriculum-aligned solutions. The company currently empowers teachers in more than 100,000 schools. In 2021, it is anticipated the solution will reach 50,000,000 students globally. “We have received growing interest for our technology and expertise to be applied to other subjects and we look forward to expanding our solution to empower more educators and support the learning of students to become the problem-solvers of tomorrow,” Qamar Qureshi, President and Chief Business Officer added. Ends About Knowledgehook Knowledgehook, a leading educational technology company, empowers hundreds of thousands of teachers and parents to collaboratively support the mathematics learning journey of millions of students worldwide. Winner of Google’s Game Changer Award and named Top Disruptor by BNN, its platform analyses student understanding through engaging assessments, providing real-time personalised solutions to close learning gaps between classroom teaching and at-home learning. Designed by leading numeracy and research experts, Knowledgehook’s Instructional Guidance System is known for reinventing how online technology supports education and educators, while inspiring the problem solvers of tomorrow. Contact Details Knowledgehook Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.knowledgehook.com/

February 15, 2021 04:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Senior Finance Executive Joins Science4Data Advisory Team

Science4Data

Science4Data, the emerging leader in AI-driven media intelligence, today announced Chris Dhanraj will be joining the company’s esteemed list of advisors. Dhanraj brings over 20 years of leadership and operating expertise in the Financial Services industry. Science4Data has signed up a first round of customers that are using the company’s advanced AI engine to distill intelligence and monitor publicly available online media. The company has turned its focus to target the PR, IR and communications industries with advanced media intelligence. In addition, the analysis engine will serve specific use cases in the financial services, media, and marketing industries through specialized partners. Recently garnering the interest of several institutional investors, Science4Data is poised for significant expansion in 2021. “We are pleased to welcome Chris as a strategic advisor to our team,” said Charles Gerth, CEO of Science4Data. “We see tremendous opportunity in offering our MediaSignal product to buy side investment professionals, either directly or through partnership.” Dhanraj currently serves as the managing principal of investments for CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) and helps oversee the firm’s investment platform. Prior to CLA, he was BlackRock’s head of U.S. investment strategy for iShares, leading a team that analyzed markets and macro trends to provide actionable market insights across asset classes using exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Before BlackRock, Dhanraj worked at Citigroup as the head of investment strategy for Citi Private Bank North America and was a member of the global investment committee. In this role, he helped implement asset allocation across public and private markets for private clients and family offices. Dhanraj is a board member of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders. He also serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Fairfield University. About Science4Data Science4Data provides advanced AI-driven analysis technology to monitor any online media, including news, social, and other public sources, alongside private document repositories. Developed by AI experts from world leading academic institutions, the Science4Data engine provides the most complete automated insights on trends, topics, coverage, sentiment, risk, density, bias and customizable indices. Analyses are curated for relevance and provided effortlessly, at scale. Customers include leading organizations in financial services, media, PR and marketing services. For more information, please visit www.science4data.com. Contact Details Science4Data Lev Lesokhin +1 917-734-0479 analyst@science4data.com Company Website https://science4data.com/

February 11, 2021 09:06 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Nick Romito, VTS’ CEO Recognized By Crain’s New York Business As Most Notable in Real Estate 2021

VTS

VTS —the commercial real estate industry's leading leasing, marketing, and asset management platform—today announced its CEO, Nick Romito has been recognized on Crain’s New York Business’ 2021 list of the Most Notable in Real Estate. This inaugural award honors real estate executives who have impacted the New York City real estate industry in major ways. Nick Romito and the other honorees selected were recently featured within a celebratory section in the January 25th issue of Crain’s New York Business which honors their professional, civic and philanthropic achievements. “I’m incredibly proud to be recognized among this year’s Most Notable in Real Estate list by Crain’s New York Business. This is an honor that I share with our entire VTS team,” stated Romito. “The past year has been extremely difficult for our industry and one where strong partnership between VTS and the real estate community has been more important than ever before. It has been our number one priority to ensure we’re providing real estate companies with the solutions they need to navigate this environment and it’s been incredible to see our team work tirelessly to achieve that goal.” Romito was recognized for successfully leading VTS through a year marked by unprecedented market conditions. Under Nick’s leadership, VTS launched two new highly anticipated products, VTS Market and VTS Data. VTS Market is the commercial real estate industry’s first integrated, online marketing platform that enables landlords and their agency teams to market and lease their available spaces remotely for the first time. VTS Data is the industry’s only forward-looking market data product, enabling landlords to understand what’s happening in the market today. Subsequently, VTS launched the VTS Office Demand Index (VODI), the earliest available measure of demand for office space leasing, locally and nationally, which captures 99% of unique tenant searches. This free, monthly resource will help the industry navigate the current climate and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its founding in 2012, VTS has revolutionized commercial real estate, one of the world’s largest and least tech-enabled asset classes. VTS established the technology category of leasing and asset management and enables today’s landlords and brokers to manage the end-to-end leasing process and tenants from any device. VTS offers solutions for owners of office, retail and industrial space, and is driving the industry-wide shift towards using real-time data to make portfolio decisions. About VTS: VTS is commercial real estate’s leading leasing, marketing and asset management platform where the industry comes to make deals happen and real-time data comes to life. The VTS Platform captures the largest first-party data source in the industry, which delivers real-time insights that fuel faster, more informed decision making and connections throughout the deal and asset lifecycle. VTS Data, the industry’s only forward-looking market dataset, and VTS Market and Marketplace, the industry’s first integrated online marketing solution, give landlords, brokers, and tenants unparalleled visibility into real-time market information and the direct connectivity to execute deals with greater speed and intelligence at every point in the planning, marketing, leasing, and asset management cycle. More than 60% of Class A office space in the US and 12B square feet of office, retail, and industrial real estate globally is managed on the VTS platform. VTS’ user base includes over 45,000 CRE professionals including respected industry leaders like Blackstone, Brookfield Properties, LaSalle Investment Management, Hines, Boston Properties, Oxford Properties, JLL, and CBRE. To learn more about VTS, and to see our open roles, visit www.vts.com. Contact Details Elise Szwajkowski +1 212-402-3495 eszwajkowski@marinopr.com Company Website https://www.vts.com/

February 11, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Applied Insight Expands Customer Access to AWS Secret Region by Adding GEOAxIS Emulation to SHIFT

Applied Insight

Applied Insight, a market leader in solving complex technology challenges for federal government customers, today announced it has expanded its SHIFT cloud emulation platform to include GEOAxIS, the Secret cloud credential provider. This feature provides users temporary credentials for the Amazon Web Services Secret Region, allowing them to use their Public Key Infrastructure certificates to authenticate to Amazon Web Services (AWS). SHIFT already is capable of emulating CAP, the Top-Secret cloud credential provider. With GEOAxIS added to its capabilities, SHIFT becomes the first and only available full-scale cloud emulation platform for defense and intelligence communities. “This is a major milestone for us in the development of SHIFT, and we are excited to be able to deliver the first truly full-scale emulation platform to serve the Secret and Top Secret needs of customers,” said Adam Gruber, CTO of Applied Insight. “Applied Insight’s focus is on meeting the changing needs of our customers, and we will continue to seek ways to further enhance and innovate our platforms for their ongoing mission success.” SHIFT is used by government and commercial customers to develop, test and remediate software prior to deploying it in the classified regions of government clouds. The platform provides detailed feedback on interactions that a customer’s workload makes within these environments, greatly reducing time and costs by eliminating rework and reconfigurations. The inclusion of GEOAxIS expands SHIFT’s reach throughout the Secret cloud region. SHIFT has been recognized by the 2020 Government Innovation Awards for its groundbreaking cloud technology developments. Applied Insight continues to update and enhance the SHIFT platform for improved user experience and efficiency. Applied Insight has recently partnered with government technology solutions company Vertosoft to expand distribution of SHIFT to federal government customers. Vertosoft specializes in helping government organizations rapidly gain access to advanced and emerging technology. The company provides streamlined access to these solutions through a wide variety of government contract vehicles, including GSA IT Schedule 70, The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) contract, U.S. Army ITES-SW2 and others. To learn more about SHIFT, please contact SHIFT@applied-insight.com or Vertosoft’s vice president of technology sales, Josh Slattery, at josh@vertosoft.com. About Applied Insight At Applied Insight, we deliver pragmatic solutions for federal missions that cannot wait. We work closely with agencies and industry to overcome technical and cultural hurdles to innovation, empowering them with the latest cloud, data and cyber capabilities. Our solutions help people work better, faster and more securely – no matter where they are. To learn more about us, visit applied-insight.com. At Applied Insight, we deliver pragmatic solutions for federal missions that cannot wait. We work closely with agencies and industry to overcome technical and cultural hurdles to innovation, empowering them with the latest cloud, data and cyber capabilities. Our solutions help people work better, faster and more securely – no matter where they are. Contact Details Focused Image (for Applied Insight) Kristina Messner +1 703-678-6023 kmessner@focusedimage.com Company Website https://www.applied-insight.com/

February 11, 2021 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Microsoft Recognized as CSG’s Strategic Partner of the Year

CSG

CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today recognized Microsoft as their 2020 Strategic Partner of the Year. Microsoft is being awarded for its go-to-market partnering efforts together with CSG to launch solutions, drive market awareness and support engagement with CSG customers worldwide. “CSG is a critical partner to Microsoft, truly helping accelerate our ability to deploy best-in-class cloud-based solutions on the Azure platform,” Bob De Haven, general manager, Worldwide Media and Communications, Microsoft. “The agility and ability of CSG solutions to simplify complex situations within both legacy and emerging networks creates a true differentiator for Microsoft in the marketplace. We are honored to be recognized by CSG for this award and look forward to growing our partnership to accelerate digital transformation efforts on a global scale.” The 2020 CSG Strategic Partner of the Year Award recognizes partners, that together with CSG, deliver excellence in technology, services and expertise to customers. Specifically, Microsoft was recognized for partnering with CSG to deploy three key solutions, all residing in the Azure cloud: CSG Singleview, CSG Digital Mediation and CSG Automated Collections. Together, the two companies leverage not only their technology expertise, but similarities in cultures, their ability to address dynamic market challenges to drive customer innovation and to simplify complex problems with award-winning solutions that solve the most pressing business challenges. “CSG is thrilled to recognize Microsoft for its commitment to cloud-based technology innovation, supporting our mission to develop market-leading solutions that address our customers’ greatest opportunities to drive revenue, while providing unparalleled value to the industries we serve,” said Ken Kennedy, chief operating officer and president of CSG’s Revenue Management and Digital Monetization solutions unit. “CSG looks forward to growing our relationship with Microsoft, and together providing a catalyst for digital growth and evolution for our customers.” About CSG For more than 35 years, CSG has simplified the complexity of business, delivering innovative customer engagement solutions that help companies acquire, monetize, engage and retain customers. Operating across more than 120 countries worldwide, CSG manages billions of critical customer interactions annually, and its award-winning suite of software and services allow companies across dozens of industries to tackle their biggest business challenges and thrive in an ever-changing marketplace. CSG is the trusted partner for driving digital innovation for hundreds of leading global brands, including Airtel Africa, América Móvil, AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH, Formula 1, Hutchison 3 Indonesia, Inmarsat, Mastercard, Maximus, Microsoft, Mobily, MTN, Newleaf Service Contracts, State of California DMV, TalkTalk and Telstra. To learn more, visit our website at csgi.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Copyright © 2021 CSG Systems International, Inc. and/or its affiliates (“CSG”). All rights reserved. CSG® is a registered trademark of CSG Systems International, Inc. All third-party trademarks, service marks, and/or product names which are referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners, and all rights therein are reserved. Contact Details CSG Global / North America / Asia-Pacific Brad Jones +1 303-200-3001 brad.jones@csgi.com CSG Europe / Middle East / Africa Kristine Østergaard +44 (0)75 0051 8412 kristine.ostergaard@csgi.com CSG Investor Relations John Rea +1 (210) 687 4409 john.rea@csgi.com Company Website https://www.csgi.com

February 11, 2021 06:00 AM Mountain Standard Time

WiBotic Launches ‘Commander,’ Energy Optimization Software Package for Robot Fleets

WiBotic

February 10, 2021 – SEATTLE – Today WiBotic, a leader in advanced autonomous charging and fleet energy management solutions for the rapidly expanding ecosystem of aerial, mobile, marine, and industrial robots, announced the launch of Commander, a robot fleet energy management software package specifically designed for customers operating large robot fleets. Commander is an easy-to-use, intuitive platform used to visualize, configure, and optimize the delivery of energy throughout a fleet of robots, drones or any battery-powered device using WiBotic charging systems. It is also a robust API, giving operators the opportunity to fully control the charging function as a part of each robot’s daily workflow. “This year marks an inflection point for robot adoption, from mobile robots to aerial drones, even extending to underwater and space-based robots,” said Ben Waters, CEO and co-founder, WiBotic. “Organizations that have evaluated small numbers of robots in the past are now realizing ROI, and are pivoting to scale-up. Commander was created to address these efforts by providing our customers with unparalleled insight into how their robots consume energy, how to minimize robot downtime and predict failures before they happen; even how to evaluate and compare performance across different battery types and vendors.” Commander provides a bird’s eye view of the fleet’s charging infrastructure, including a visual display of charger availability and status, and historical information on which chargers are being utilized more than others. WiBotic customers can now easily determine optimal charger placement to maximize opportunity charging and can set up personalized notifications when a robot is not charging properly so the problem can be quickly addressed. With Commander’s features and API, WiBotic customers can also dramatically increase the lifespan of expensive lithium batteries. This is achieved through dynamic adjustments to variables such as charge voltage and speed (current) based upon each robot’s schedule. For example, users can setup a scheme to charge quickly during the day when robot uptime is critical, and slower at night to maximize overall battery lifetime. Additional features enable customers to: Deploy a common charging infrastructure for all robots in a fleet, regardless of battery chemistry, voltage, or charge speed requirements. Auto-discover all transmitters and robots for immediate visibility, so there is no time-consuming manual setup. Aggregate detailed information on every charge cycle for every robot, allowing battery performance analysis to better predict failures and avoid downtime. Adjust charge settings for groups of robots and push those updates to the fleet automatically. Benchmark battery performance across different chemistries and vendors to help customers make more informed decisions over time. Easily update firmware for all WiBotic equipment simultaneously with a single keystroke. Additionally, Commander can be used on premise for environments where IT security is crucial but can also be ported to any cloud using the docker container’s RESTful API. All data seen in Commander can be accessed by calling the API, which means that if it is visible in Commander, it can be tied into the rest of a customer’s workflow. Early feedback: Commander has been evaluated by WayPoint Robotics, a leading developer and manufacturer of fully autonomous mobile robots, which launched its EnZone charging system using WiBotic technology in 2018. CEO Jason Walker offered the following comments: “As we deploy larger fleets of robots, we prioritize battery charging as a point of optimization. Robot availability and battery lifespan can be maximized if we know when, where, and how fast to charge; and Commander gives us that visibility and control. Commander also makes deployment and maintenance of multiple EnZones faster and easier than ever before.” For additional information on the WayPoint Robotics EnZone please go to: https://waypointrobotics.com/enzone-wireless-power-system/ “With Commander, we’re introducing an advanced, comprehensive software-based solution for proactive organizations that want unparalleled insight into maximizing robot fleet ROI,” continued Waters. “The release of Commander marks a major milestone for both WiBotic and for the wider robotics industry.” WiBotic provides wireless charging and fleet energy management solutions for the rapidly growing ecosystem of aerial, mobile, marine and industrial robots. Its solutions help companies optimize the uptime of robot fleets and are an integral component of fully autonomous robotic operations. WiBotic works with companies in a variety of industries. For more information, please go to: www.wibotic.com Contact Details Forrest Carman +1 206-859-3118 forrestc@owenmedia.com Company Website https://www.wibotic.com/

February 10, 2021 09:02 AM Pacific Standard Time

Industrial Defender Launches ASM CopilOT Service™ to Address Cybersecurity Talent Shortage for Critical Infrastructure Companies

Industrial Defender

As the volume, variety, and sophistication of cybersecurity threats increases, smaller critical infrastructure companies struggle to maintain security operations centers staffed with highly skilled personnel and resources due to a shortage of cybersecurity talent, as well as budget constraints. To help correct this problem, Industrial Defender, a pioneer in operational technology (OT) security, today announced that they will offer a managed service to help regional utilities, ports, and facility management teams better leverage the Automation Systems Manager® (ASM) platform to assess and remediate risk in their OT environments. Armed with in-depth knowledge and expertise in industrial control system cybersecurity, Industrial Defender’s team of engineers and analysts use data from the ASM to help companies apply cybersecurity best practices, manage device configuration changes and streamline regulatory compliance, without taxing in-house resources. The offering includes the deployment, maintenance and support of ASM infrastructure, and a weekly review of log, event and audit data in a report summarizing critical issues and cybersecurity recommendations. “The ASM CopilOT Service™ will not only enhance our customers’ cybersecurity defenses, but will also lower their total cost of ownership and maximize ROI from their ASM deployments”, said Jim Crowley, CEO at Industrial Defender, “This offering will be especially important for industries who are just getting started with OT cybersecurity, such as maritime companies and organizations with complex building management systems.” To learn more about the ASM CopilOT Service™ visit https://www.industrialdefender.com/asm-copilot-service/. About Industrial Defender Since 2006, Industrial Defender has been solving the challenge of safely collecting, monitoring, and managing OT asset data at scale, while providing cross-functional teams with a unified view of security. Their specialized solution is tailored to complex industrial control system environments by engineers with decades of hands-on OT experience. Easy integrations into the broader security and enterprise ecosystem empower IT teams with the same visibility, access, and situational awareness that they’re accustomed to on corporate networks. Learn more at www.industrialdefender.com. Contact Details Industrial Defender Erin Anderson +1 877-943-3363 eanderson@industrialdefender.com Company Website https://www.industrialdefender.com

February 10, 2021 11:06 AM Eastern Standard Time

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