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Anaqua Strengthens AQX IP Management Platform with Automated IDS Solution

BOSTON, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management technology, today announced plans for the release of its new automated information disclosure solution as part of its AQX IP management offering for corporations and law firms. The new system will help IP professionals save time and money by streamlining and automating the IDS process.

By integrating with USPTO (Private PAIR) and leveraging optical character recognition (OCR) technology on PTO forms (892 and 1449), and international forms and search reports, Anaqua's IDS system automatically extracts and processes data into an IDS form (SB/08) in just one click. The system also uses external patent data (AcclaimIP), machine learning, and AI tools to automate citation workflow, allowing IP professionals to be in control in managing citations.

"Our clients have shared their deep knowledge of the IDS process and the complicating factors involved in managing the workflow of internal data, external data, government forms, and more," said Vincent Brault, SVP of Product & Innovation at Anaqua. "By combining commonly known technologies with USPTO and AcclaimIP patent data, we are putting the power of automated IDS management in the hands of our clients."

"We are committed to delivering capabilities that drive value for our clients in every aspect of the IP management lifecycle and in this case automating the IDS process," said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. "Our team is responding to our clients by delivering one of the most efficient and intuitive IDS management systems in the market. We look forward to our customers experiencing increased efficiency and accuracy during their IDS management processes with this release."

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech–enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision–making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment's need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua's solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company's global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Hollis
Communications Director
Anaqua
617–375–2626
ahollis@Anaqua.com


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Increase Ad Revenue Across VOD, OTT and Addressable Linear with SureFire Video Ad Server

Denver, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imagine Communications today announced the addition of SureFire video ad server to its suite of monetization solutions, addressing decade–old gaps in the cost, yield, and quality of advertising on digital video streams. The game–changing product will be shown for the first time at the 2022 NAB Show (24""27 April, Las Vegas Convention Center, booth C2122).

SureFire provides the linear–like control and brand protection needed to directly sell inventory on OTT platforms, enabling media companies to sell and fulfil campaigns across their entire audience. It also enables media companies to lower overall costs by eliminating silos, while increasing margins and keeping more ad revenue via direct sales " eliminating intermediaries that take a percentage of revenue.

The result is more revenue, higher eCPM prices and improved fill rates, as well as a great advertiser and viewer experience.

"Digital video advertising is growing rapidly, by as much as 50% according to some sources," says Brad Herman, senior vice president, product, at Imagine Communications. "But we don't think that the monetization is as effective or safe as it has been for linear TV."

While multiplatform content delivery is fast becoming ubiquitous, quick digital deployments have led many media companies to deploy separate ad management systems for OTT and traditional linear, which is expensive, inefficient and often results in a poor experience for both viewers and advertisers. SureFire, combined with Imagine's unified monetization solution, consolidates cross–platform workflows, enabling media companies to increase revenue opportunities, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), and deliver a consistent, quality experience for streaming OTT and VOD.

Viewers and advertisers desire a quality, linear–like advertising experience across all video platforms and devices; however, brand rules, such as frequency or competitive separation, are often not enforced on OTT platforms. SureFire enables common, broadcast advertising rules across OTT and traditional linear, providing a unified premium ad experience for viewers wherever they consume content.

SureFire operates as a managed cloud service on Amazon Web Services (AWS), so it has flexibility and scale to meet the needs of any media company. Auto–scaling enables SureFire to support millions of ad requests per second, with sub–100ms response times even under heavy load. It uses the advertising industry–standard VAST and VMAP protocols to communicate dynamic ad insertion instructions with AWS Elemental MediaTailor.

Using open APIs, SureFire has been pre–integrated with Imagine's Landmark Sales ad management platform, providing media companies a smooth path to unified monetization of OTT and linear TV. SureFire is also fully compatible with the recently announced Imagine Aviator cloud–native, unified origination and monetization platform, providing broadcast–quality ad decisions to monetize OTT and FAST channels created by Aviator.

"All the projections for advertising suggest that linear television revenues are relatively flat," Herman adds. "In order to thrive, media companies must find a way of capturing the premium values of linear television and applying it to their digital advertising "" maintaining brand values and aggregating audiences across all platforms. SureFire is designed to deliver against these needs."

The first customer deployments of SureFire are expected in the summer of 2022.

During the 2022 NAB Show, Brad Herman will host "The Importance of Creating a Linear–Like Advertising Experience for Connected TV" (Sunday, April 24, 1:00–1:30 p.m. PT, Capitalize Inspiration Zone), a panel discussion on the challenges in addressable OTT cloud monetization and best practices to support premium advertising.

For more information about Imagine Communications' products and solutions, please visit https://www.imaginecommunications.com

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About Imagine Communications

Imagine Communications empowers the media and entertainment industry through transformative innovation. Broadcasters, networks, video service providers and enterprises around the world rely on our optimized, futureproof, multiscreen video and revenue enablement solutions every day to support their mission–critical operations. Today, nearly half of the world's video channels traverse our products, and our software solutions drive close to a third of global ad revenue. Through continuous innovation, we are delivering the most advanced IP, cloud–enabled, software–defined network and workflow solutions in the industry. Visit https://www.imaginecommunications.com for more information, and follow us on Twitter @imagine_comms.

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Zoom Announces Latest Certifications and Innovations for Enhanced Platform Security

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced it has recently received a variety of third–party certifications and attestations, unveiled product innovations, and established programs, which collectively demonstrate the many initiatives undertaken at Zoom that help protect the security and privacy of its users.

"Safety, security, and privacy are at the core of how we make decisions at Zoom and enhance our platform," said Jason Lee, Chief Information Security Officer at Zoom. "We remain committed to being a platform that users can trust for all of their online interactions, information, and business."

Third–party certifications and attestations demonstrate effectiveness
At Zoom, third–party certifications and standards are integral to its security program's foundation. Zoom recently expanded its list of growing attestations with the following:

  • Publication of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) on Zoom's Meetings, Webinar, and Chat services from SURF. SURF, the collaborative organization for IT in Dutch education and research, and Zoom agreed to several actions in the course of collaborating on the DPIA. These include new features, improved transparency and documentation, enhanced practices, and a measurement plan. Learn more about the outcomes here.
  • Achievement of the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. This demonstrates Zoom's commitment to the UK by achieving a security scheme, which makes it easier for local customers to assess the company's IT systems. Learn more about this certification here.
  • Provisional Authorization (PA) for Zoom for Government from Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the Department of Defense (DoD) at Impact Level 4 (IL4). With this PA, the entire Zoom for Government platform will be available for use for those organizations in need of IL4–authorized solutions. Learn more about this authorization here.
  • Common Criteria Certification. The Zoom Meeting Client is the first video communications client to attain certification for Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (v3.1 rev. 5), issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). Learn more about the certification here.
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification and SOC 2 + HITRUST requirements. Zoom Meetings, Zoom Phone, Zoom Chat, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinar are now certified as International Organization for Standardization (ISO) / International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 27001:2013 compliant. Zoom also expanded the scope of its SOC 2 Type II report to include additional criteria to meet Health Information Trust Alliance Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF) control requirements. Learn more here.

Features designed for security and privacy
In addition, Zoom continues to enhance its security features for all users with the introduction of recent innovations such as automatic updates in the Zoom client. With automatic updates, Zoom is helping users to receive important security fixes and other features, improving their overall experience with the Zoom platform.

Innovations that will soon be available include a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) offering, which will be released this year, and Zoom's end–to–end encryption (E2EE) offering will be rolled out to Zoom Phone, for one–on–one, intra–account phone calls that occur via the Zoom client later this year.

Industry collaboration for a more secure future
To meet the growing needs of its global customer base, Zoom has established programs that bring in expertise and skills from around the world to inform security innovation and identify potential threats. These include a CISO Council to foster a strategic feedback loop for upcoming security and privacy innovation, and the development of a Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit in support of the National Health Service (NHS). Additionally, Zoom offers bespoke solutions for specific audiences across industries and locations, such as:

  • Zoom X powered by Telekom. Zoom and Deutsche Telekom committed to developing a joint solution specifically for the German market called Zoom X powered by Telekom, which combines the experience customers love from Zoom with the trusted network and service delivered by Deutsche Telekom. Leveraging Zoom's seamless video communications platform, customers are enabled to set up and manage meetings intuitively across all end devices.
  • Zoom for Government. Zoom for Government, which is designed for U.S. federal agencies, is also available to U.S. state and local government customers, as well as other approved businesses and organizations that support the U.S. government. Zoom for Government includes 256–bit AES–GCM encryption as well as optional end–to–end encryption (E2EE) for Zoom Meetings. The Zoom for Government platform (which includes Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinar, Zoom Chat, and Zoom Phone) has achieved the following:
    • FedRAMP Moderate authorization in February 2019
    • An Authorization to Operate with Conditions (ATO–C) at Department of Defense Impact Level 4 (DoD IL4) for Zoom Meetings with the Department of the U.S. Air Force in June 2021
    • A Provisional Authorization from the Defense Information Systems Agency for DoD IL4 in March 2022
    • A Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) attestation in January 2022
    • A HIPAA attestation in March 2021

Tapping into the power of the security community
In addition to the daily testing that Zoom conducts on its solutions and infrastructure, Zoom invested in a skilled global team of security researchers via a private bug bounty program. Hosted on HackerOne's platform, the world's most trusted provider of ethical hacking solutions, the program led to the recruitment of over 800 security researchers whose collective work resulted in the submission of numerous bug reports, and awards of over $2.4 million in bug bounty payments since the program was introduced. In 2021 alone, Zoom awarded over $1.8 million across 401 reports.

Furthering education on Zoom security and privacy features
Zoom keeps privacy and security top of mind for all end users. Zoom launched its Trust Center, a one–stop shop for assets and information on Zoom compliance, privacy, safety, and security. It includes compliance and corporate governance resources, a detailed privacy overview, security resources and certifications, a detailed trust and safety overview, and more. Zoom also recently introduced its Learning Center, which provides a series of free courses to get the most out of Zoom. Users can complete a "Zoom Security Basics" training and earn the "Security Champion" badge. The Zoom Trust Center and Learning Center also contain information on Zoom's security features and how to keep meetings secure. This includes pre–meeting and in–meeting settings such as passwords set at the individual meeting, user, group, or account level; meeting Waiting Rooms; the ability to lock a meeting, remove, mute or place participants on hold; and much more.

To learn more about Zoom privacy and security, explore Zoom's Trust Center.

About Zoom
Zoom is for you. Zoom is a space where you can connect to others, share ideas, make plans, and build toward a future limited only by your imagination. Our frictionless communications platform is the only one that started with video as its foundation, and we have set the standard for innovation ever since. That is why we are an intuitive, scalable, and secure choice for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises alike. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ: ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom.

Zoom Public Relations
Matt Nagel
Security & Privacy PR Lead
press@zoom.us


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TVTC Visit at AVI

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arabian Vehicles & Trucks Industries (AVI) had the honor to host a delegation from the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) at their facilities in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). This visit came as an extension of the college seeking Zahid Group expertise in this field to enrich the newly introduced specialty course for diesel engines, where the Zahid Group learning and development team hosted a week–long Foundational Diesel Engine Training Program for the senior trainers of the TVTC.

Eng. Hassan Al–Shehri, former head of the Engines Department, commented, "Thank you very much for the hospitable visit of the factory, which is a fact of pride for any Saudis. We are pleased to have a factory of this size in our country that is able to export high quality trucks outside the Kingdom in accordance with international standards. We look forward for AVI to obtain the Diamond classification award from Volvo Trucks factories in the near future to maintain our distinguished position in the Industrial sector."

The President of Vehicle Departments at the Jeddah Technical College, Mr. Mohammed Thabet Al Shehri, added that he praised the quality of work in the factory and his visit to the AVI facility exceeded his expectations. Mr. Barig Siraj, Vice President of Group Affairs at Zahid Group stated, "Training in Zahid Group was and still is limited to the employees of the Zahid Group of Companies and their clients, while we also pay special attention to students of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation." The relationship between both parties is considered an investment to achieving the benefits of transferring ideas and experiences from the administration of the institute to the College. As mentioned by Mr. Amr Zawawi, Zahid Group HR Manager, "The relationship between Zahid Group and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation dates back many years, as we have appointed and developed many graduates who are considered major contributors to the development of our business and departments today. This initiative and many others are an example of cooperation and efforts made to achieve our common goals and to develop the partnership to the highest level."

Zahid Group aspires to make this effective collaboration a success by providing training services to the faculty's employees in various specializations, adopting its students' graduation projects, and providing suitable job opportunities for graduates.

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ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED FIRM, Encourages Cerence Inc. Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important April 26 Deadline in Securities Class Action – CRNC

NEW YORK, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) between February 8, 2021 and February 4, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 26, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Cerence securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Cerence class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=3722 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 26, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the global semiconductor shortage had a materially negative impact on demand for Cerence's software licenses; (2) defendants masked the impact of the semiconductor shortage on demand for Cerence's software licenses by pulling forward sales; and (3) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about Cerence's business, operations, and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Cerence class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit–form/?case_id=3722 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll–free at 866–767–3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Contact Information:

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New York, NY 10016
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