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Buildkite Expands Integration with GitHub, Introduces New Workflows

New onboarding experience gives teams greater control and visibility, accelerates build speed and scale

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Buildkite announced it has expanded its integration with GitHub and introduced a new onboarding experience. With this deeper integration between Buildkite and GitHub, any GitHub user can now quickly tap into Buildkite’s continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform and begin running fast, secure, and scalable pipelines on their own infrastructure.

With more and more organizations accelerating their digital-first efforts, more teams are turning to Buildkite’s CI/CD platform to test, build, and release software as fast as possible and at global scale. With Buildkite’s new integrations with GitHub, teams can easily access Buildkite’s CI/CD platform, gain greater build control and visibility, and quickly accelerate the speed and scale of their pipelines. Additionally, Buildkite was the first to introduce a hybrid CI/CD platform, giving businesses complete control of their source code. The new Buildkite onboarding experience increases the transparency, giving teams even greater visibility into their security.

“CI/CD is today’s most critical factor in business success, but many CI/CD providers have limited scale, which inevitably hold teams back,” said Lachlan Donald, CEO and co-founder, Buildkite. “Buildkite’s platform is designed to play well with others and gives enterprises the unlimited scale and flexibility required to handle today’s increasingly complex software challenges. This deeper integration with GitHub creates an entirely new onboarding experience and lets teams quickly unleash the speed, scale, and impact they need to succeed.”

With the new Buildkite app in GitHub, integrating the new platform is now easier and more secure. Additionally, a repository from any connected GitHub account can be selected as a source when creating Buildkite pipelines, streamlining the path from code to build.

For more information about Buildkite, please visit: https://buildkite.com/

About Buildkite

Buildkite is the fastest and most secure way to test and deploy software at any scale. The company’s continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) platform allows teams of all sizes run fast, secure and scalable pipelines on their own infrastructure. Founded in 2013, the company was the first to introduce a self-hosted agent model and now supports over 1,000 customers across the world. For more information, please visit https://buildkite.com/

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Financial Venture Studio Closes First Fund with $13 Million to Invest in Early Stage Fintech Startups

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Financial Venture Studio, a venture firm focused on early stage fintech startups in the US, today announced the final close of its inaugural fund, FVS Fund I. The Fund closed with over $13 million in commitments from an array of leading institutional investors, including pension and institutional funds, insurance companies and commercial banks, as well as family offices and notable individuals from the venture capital ecosystem.

Financial Venture Studio invests in great teams that it believes can improve the way that Americans conduct their financial lives. Selected companies receive an investment, as well as a bespoke six-month networking program, designed to help companies navigate critical elements of the financial services industry. To date, the firm has invested in 18 companies through three cohorts of its program, as well as a handful of other later-stage fintechs, including Dave, Point, Propel, and Digit.

Financial Venture Studio was founded in 2018 by Ryan Falvey and Tyler Griffin, who met through their work together at the $30 million Financial Solutions Lab, an accelerator funded by JPMorgan Chase through the nonprofit CFSI. Griffin had previously founded payments company Prism Money, which he sold to PayNearMe.

The firm has had two exits from its investments since inception: the sale of Sheltr to Hippo Insurance, and the sale of Joust Banking to ZenBusiness. Seventy-five percent of the program’s alumni have raised a total of nearly $60 million in follow-on capital from notable venture firms including QED, Valar, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins and Matrix, among others.

“Since selecting our first cohort of fintech startups two years ago, we have proven our program’s strength in helping early stage founders navigate some of the most critical parts of being successful in fintech,” said Ryan Falvey, co-founder and Managing Partner. “Our emphasis on building a network designed to accelerate growth has captured the attention of many top co-investors, some of whom have gone on to provide Series A funding rounds for our companies.”

“As a former fintech founder, I know all too well the difficulty in connecting with the right people, whether bank partners or influencers. I also know the importance of making early connections in the regulatory area, making the right technical architecture choices, and forging early relationships in the capital markets,” said Tyler Griffin, co-founder and Managing Partner. “Our program provides the access and insights needed in these critical areas to help fintech startups grow truly transformational companies.”

Cathrine Andersen, the Danish co-founder and CEO of Roger, selected for the first FVS cohort, found her experience in the program invaluable. “This is probably the most valuable program you can do as an early stage fintech anywhere in the world. Our participation took us where we wanted much quicker than we could have on our own,” she said. Roger has since raised a Series A led by QED Investors.

“The FVS program was hugely helpful in our journey of starting, building, and selling Sheltr,” said Andrew Wynn, co-founder and CEO of Sheltr, which was acquired by Hippo Insurance shortly after completing the FVS program. “The team’s expertise, connections and programming are all best in class. However, their willingness to spend a ton of time working with—and sometimes for—us is what really stood out to us about this program and this team.”

One of the firm’s Limited Partners is Brian Plum, CEO of Blue Ridge Bank. “As a community bank that seeks partnerships with fintech startups, we have seen a lot of companies,” Plum said, “The FVS team has an uncanny ability to pick the best of the best of them, and help make them better. I’m excited by the Fund’s strong early performance, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.”

Highlights from the FVS
portfolio include:



  • Agentero

    , a SaaS company that uses robust data to empower independent insurance agents with the information they need to boost revenue, save time, and deliver a superior customer experience



  • Anvil

    , an end-to-end platform that automates paperwork processes using a no-code workflow builder or developer-friendly APIs, replaces endless forms with intuitive workflows that gather information once and share it wherever it needs to go, enabling digital transformation



  • Copilot

    , a personal finance app that learns from its users and their relationships with money, delivering hyper-personalized insights that help consumers effortlessly understand and better manage how they spend, save, and invest



  • Everlance

    , an app used by more than 1 million people to track mileage, expenses, and tax withholding; users range from the self-employed to Fortune 500 companies



  • Flex

    , which enables people to pay rent on a schedule that works for them, alleviating costly late fees traditionally levied on late rent payments



  • Ha




    rvest Platform

     leverages AI to increase the net worth of consumers by reducing debt and improving creditworthiness through automation; the company also helps users access the credit they need by providing lenders with alternative data



  • HoneyBee

    , a SaaS-based solution that enables midsize employers to create a financial safety net for their teams, so employees can access financial counseling on demand, plus no-cost, 0% interest rainy day funds to cover unplanned expenses



  • NestEgg

    , an AI property manager that makes it easy for independent landlords to manage a portfolio of properties of any size in minutes each month, offers financial services that boost cash flow and bring owners together with contractors and other professionals to provide safe, happy homes for renters



  • Pillar Life

    , a digital platform that helps people protect and care for loved ones by making it easy to organize all important information in one place, from financial accounts to legal documents and medical records.



  • Point,

     a mobile banking platform, has reimagined banking with a debit cards reward program that rivals the best of elite credit cards, for a new generation of card users who prefer debit



  • Roger

    , a solution driving the next big shift in accounting and B2B payments with a SaaS platform that enables clients to automate accounts payable and other manual workflows to save time and money while cutting down on fraud



  • Token Transit

    , a pre-COVID company building for the post-COVID future of transit, where payments are contactless, and legacy transit authorities can access robust route and rider data to dramatically increase efficiencies



  • Zaam

    , an end-to-end SaaS solution for onboarding business customers onto financial platforms, helps financial companies improve customer onboarding, increase revenue from higher conversion rates, and reduce operational costs

About Financial Venture Studio

Financial Venture Studio invests in great early stage teams who are seeking to improve how Americans conduct their financial lives. From more efficient savings to superior investments to faster payments and better information, the promise of today’s financial products has never been greater. Learn more about the firm’s portfolio and unique approach at www.finventurestudio.com.

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Media Contact:
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Virginia Hospital Center Selects Phunware for Comprehensive Mobile Healthcare Solution

Virginia Hospital Center Selects Phunware for Comprehensive Mobile Healthcare Solution

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) (the “Company”), a fully-integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that provides products, solutions, data and services for brands worldwide, has secured a new Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS) win that will give Virginia Hospital Center Health System (VHC) in Arlington, Virginia, a new digital front door on mobile in support of more than 850,000 square-feet of indoor medical space.

“VHC is excited to work with Phunware to bring a myriad of services into one cohesive mobile app to the VHC community,” said Mike Mistretta, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Virginia Hospital Center. “This technology will provide ease of access for our patients from scheduling appointments, getting care through remote telehealth services and messaging providersto helping patients navigate to scheduled appointments throughout the VHC campus. Our goal is to provide an enhanced level of convenience and care to our patients.”

Virginia Hospital Center Health System (VHC) is a 394-bed not-for-profit teaching facility in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. VHC was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. The Hospital is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and is designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Phunware’s digital front door not only enables feature-rich mobile application solutions for healthcare providers, but it also offers seamless integrations with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) such as Epic. This holistic approach eliminates the pain of having to manage dozens of point solutions while simultaneously offering staff, patients and visitors a far more simplistic, cohesive and integrated healthcare experience. Additional capabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Mobile engagement for contextual notifications, including appointment reminders
  • Real-time “blue dot” indoor positioning, including mapping, navigation and wayfinding
  • Beacon Maintenance to ensure optimal performance of MaaS Location Based Services (LBS)
  • Epic MyChart integration with Face ID biometric login medical record access
  • Mobile bill pay
  • Staff directory
  • Analytics

“A native, digital front door on mobile is exactly the kind of cutting edge innovation that providers need to implement in order to reimagine their continuum of care in a mobile-first world,” said Alan S. Knitowski, President, CEO and Co-Founder of Phunware. “We are thrilled to be working with the forward-thinking leadership team at Virginia Hospital Center on their digital transformation initiatives to not only enhance their patient experience on mobile, but also to improve their operational efficiencies, financial performance and clinical outcomes as well.”

Click here to learn more about how Phunware facilitates digital transformation in healthcare by enabling a digital front door for any hospital, clinic or medical organization.

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By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In addition, even if our results or operations, financial condition and liquidity, and developments in the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods.

About Phunware, Inc.

Everything You Need to Succeed on Mobile — Transforming Digital Human Experience

Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), is the pioneer of Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS), an award-winning, fully integrated enterprise cloud platform for mobile that provides companies the products, solutions, data and services necessary to engage, manage and monetize their mobile application portfolios and audiences globally at scale. Phunware’s Software Development Kits (SDKs) include location-based services, mobile engagement, content management, messaging, advertising, loyalty (PhunCoin & Phun) and analytics, as well as a mobile application framework of pre-integrated iOS and Android software modules for building in-house or channel-based mobile application and vertical solutions. Phunware helps the world’s most respected brands create category-defining mobile experiences, with more than one billion active devices touching its platform each month. For more information about how Phunware is transforming the way consumers and brands interact with mobile in the virtual and physical worlds, visit https://www.phunware.com, https://www.phuncoin.com, https://www.phuntoken.com, and follow @phunware, @phuncoin and @phuntoken on all social media platforms.

About Virginia Hospital Center

Virginia Hospital Center Health System (VHC) is a 394-bed not-for-profit teaching facility in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. VHC was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. The Hospital is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and is designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Phunware PR & Media Inquiries:

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T: (512) 693-4199

Phunware Investor Relations:

Matt Glover and John Yi

Gateway Investor Relations

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (949) 574-3860

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El Pollo Loco Challenges QSR Category with Design-Forward Approach

Commitment to High-Quality Design to Support Customer Experience

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, today announced the company’s commitment to a design philosophy that will challenge the QSR category norms, with more modern and artistic design choices.

Click on the image or link below to scroll through a variety of El Pollo Loco’s designs.

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El Pollo Loco is bringing the design-forward vision to life at every touchpoint of the customer experience, from packaging to in-store merchandising and gift cards. The focus on design is consistent with the company’s ongoing commitment to match its high-quality food and service.

“This is another milestone in our continued efforts to evolve the brand and offer customers the highest quality experience,” said Bernard Acoca, President and Chief Executive Officer at El Pollo Loco. “We believe that our food deserves beautiful packaging to match it, down to the drink cups and stickers.”

As part of the design-first approach, El Pollo Loco released a selection of contemporary and stylish promotional in-store elements to celebrate seasonal moments. The latest release comes just in time for the holiday season, featuring holiday-themed drink cups, side cups, tray liners and gift cards. The new look is simple, fresh, and is part of El Pollo Loco’s vision to make artistic creative a tradition that marks the start of the holidays each year.

The company will also continue its commitment to visual storytelling and celebrate its Mexican-American roots with the restoration of murals across Los Angeles. El Pollo Loco will dedicate even more of its storefronts as canvasses for new murals in 2021.

Additional design-forward efforts to look forward to in the new year include the drive-thru friendly Loco Lunch Box, new seasonal packaging, gift cards and more.

For additional information, please visit www.elpolloloco.com.

About El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO) is the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant with a mission to bring people together around food, family, and culture in the communities it serves. El Pollo Loco is renowned for its handcrafted L.A. Mex food, an innovative blend of traditional Mexican cuisine and better-for-you eating, that Los Angeles is known for. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully opened and maintained more than 465 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana while remaining true to its Mexican-American heritage. El Pollo Loco continues to grow and evolve, nourishing connections to tradition, culture, and one another through fire-grilled goodness that makes us feel like familia. For more information, visit us at www.elpolloloco.com.

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WALTER P MOORE RELEASES EMBODIED CARBON STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Engineering experts define embodied carbon and examine why it must be reduced

HOUSTON, TX, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International engineering firm Walter P Moore has released a groundbreaking stewardship report entitled Embodied Carbon, A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions. The report focuses on an issue of relevance for all material specifiers, which is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The report first defines embodied carbon, then Walter P Moore experts address why and how members of the AEC industry must work in concert to reduce embodied carbon.

“Reducing embodied carbon is essential to achieving near-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This report discusses both what can be done today and strategies to eventually achieve net zero embodied carbon,” said Dirk Kestner, Principal and Director of Sustainable Design for Walter P Moore. “I encourage AEC professionals to engage in the report, explore resources and tools, and continue to dialogue in regard to embodied carbon.”

Embodied Carbon, A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions includes milestones related to embodied carbon, a series of technical writings that define why embodied carbons matter, case studies on decarbonization in practice, and a final perspective that defines a path to net zero.

Since 2002, Walter P Moore has actively embraced their role as engineers by seeking to reduce the embodied carbon of their designs. The firm continues to improve their design process, refine material specifications, and participate in numerous industry-leading activities to bring both awareness and achieve meaningful reductions in embodied carbon within the built environment. They are accomplishing this through their long-term involvement in the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF), leadership on USGBC committees, founding roles in multiple CLF regional hubs, commitment to the SE 2050 Initiative, and sponsorship of the EC3 tool.

Download Embodied Carbon, A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions.

About Walter P Moore  /  www.walterpmoore.com

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, and construction engineering services, they design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931, Walter P Moore‘s 700+ professionals work across 21 U.S. offices and five international locations.

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Centerplate Selected as New Hospitality Partner for Windham Mountain

Strikes multi-year deal for hospitality, catering and culinary services that will redefine family-friendly guest experience for leading New York State ski resort

Windham, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windham Mountain today announced the selection of industry leader Centerplate as its new hospitality, catering and culinary partner. The multi-year agreement entailing food and beverage services, is effective immediately for the upcoming winter season. Windham Mountain and Centerplate will employ strict adherence to all COVID-19 protocols to ensure a safe experience for all visitors.

The new partnership with Centerplate comes amid a growth period for Windham Mountain, including a two-year, $12M investment to upgrade the guest experience. Along with a long list of exciting operational updates and new branding, it also means rededication to healthier, happier lives through an elevated, unique mountain experience. A passion-powered outdoor community, Windham offers a boutique and personal experience to skiers and riders in the heart of the Catskills. 

“Centerplate has an established reputation for engaging local community partners to create unique venues and exceptional events. We’re excited to welcome their level of expertise during a critical growth period for us,” said Chip Seamans, President & General Manager, Windham Mountain. “They will play a crucial role in helping us create memorable on-mountain dining experiences for our guests at Seasons, the Mountain Express Cafeteria, Last Run Coffee and many others. We also are looking to attract an influx of year-round special events like weddings, corporate business retreats, training sessions, social gatherings, holiday parties and more.” 

Centerplate has already begun to directly impact the local economy by curating some of the top local suppliers in the Catskills. This work entails bringing in recognized culinary, hospitality, and development best practices to deliver a highly distinctive and innovative product offerings at the mountain.

“Strong, independent ski resorts like Windham continue to carve out unique guest-focused experiences for families to enjoy, knowing full well that there’s nothing better than enjoying a little après ski after a day spent outside on the slopes,” said Steve Pangburn, Centerplate’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to be chosen for this new and exciting venture, to help strengthen Windham as the top option to find stunning adventure just a short drive from many communities in the greater tri-state area.”

Centerplate will deliver fresh, nutritious and healthy options for families, foodies and skiers alike, utilizing ingredients from purveyors in New York State. Further, the team commits to donating unused foodstuffs to local agencies.

Centerplate maintains a significant, long-term presence in the ski industry, serving as the hospitality partner of choice at famed resorts like Holiday Valley, Smugglers’ Notch,

Jiminy Peak, Gore Mountain, Whiteface and Bristol Mountain.

For more information on special events, please read more here.


About Windham Mountain

Windham Mountain Resort is a year-round destination in the Great Northern Catskills of Greene County, NY, about two and a half hours north of New York City. The resort maintains 285 skiable acres, 54 trails serviced by 11 lifts, 6 terrain parks, beginner packages, lodging, dining options, an Adventure Park, the full-service Alpine Spa, and much more. In the summer months, Windham Mountain Bike Park is famous for its World Cup course, and also features a three-mile-long beginner trail. Windham Mountain Country Club is an 18-hole public golf course with a private club atmosphere. Visit www.windhammountain.com for details on these activities, and for information on upcoming events.

About Centerplate

Centerplate is a leader in live event hospitality, “Making It Better To Be There®” for more than 115 million guests each year at more than 200 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues. From hosting VIPs at the Super Bowl to superheroes at Comic Con, the company provides hospitality services to North America’s premier events and destinations. A Sodexo company, Centerplate creates unique, locally inspired menus, best-in-class guest service, and one-of-a-kind experiences backed by world-class design and insights teams. Visit the company online, connect via Twitter @centerplate, Instagram @Centerplate_ or Facebook.com/centerplate. 

 

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BeyondTrust Continues Privileged Access Management Market Growth and Momentum in Q3 2020

  • In Q3 2020, BeyondTrust added nearly 400 new customers with its revolutionary approach to Universal Privilege Management
  • BeyondTrust’s PAM Cloud sales increased 101% YTD, significantly growing its base of nearly 3,000 cloud customers

ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BeyondTrust, the worldwide leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), today announced Q3 results, continuing the company’s 2020 momentum in new customer acquisition, cloud growth, and product innovation. BeyondTrust also made key changes to its Executive Leadership Team, positioning the company for faster growth and global expansion.

In Q3 2020, BeyondTrust continued to significantly grow its base of more than 20,000 customers, expand implementations, and improve customer satisfaction by:

  • Adding nearly 400 new customers
  • Increasing BeyondTrust PAM Cloud sales by 101% YTD, expanding base of nearly 3,000 cloud customers
  • Achieving an industry-leading Net Promotor Score (NPS) of 44

Additionally, BeyondTrust announced several key product releases, to continue leading the market in innovation and expand its cloud portfolio:

  • Password Safe Cloud provides full visibility and control of privileged credentials, session monitoring and scalable performance, with the full benefits of a cloud deployment.

  • BeyondInsight
    and Password Safe 7.0 improves onboarding automation, user experience, and platform support to provide the highest levels of scalability and ease of use.

  • Remote Support 20.1 offers new features, such as Chatbot integrations and one-click chrome co-browsing further automate and enhance the customer support experience.

  • Privileged Remote Access 20.2 delivers enhancements in workflow, credential vaulting, and vendor onboarding workflow.

  • DevOps Secrets Safe 20.3 strengthens secrets management with new authentication and integration options.

BeyondTrust also achieved ISO 27001 Certification and SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance, further demonstrating its commitment to customer security.

In Q3, the company further established its leadership in the PAM market with its Universal Privilege Management approach:

BeyondTrust also continued to rapidly grow its talented team, adding 42 new employees in Q3, and announcing key changes to its Executive Leadership Team:

  • Janine Seebeck was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO) in addition to her role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) expanding her responsibilities across BeyondTrust’s financial, operational, accounting, IT, and strategic planning functions. Seebeck joined BeyondTrust in 2016 and played a pivotal role in leading the company through several acquisitions and subsequent integration efforts. She has more than 20 years of senior finance and operations experience, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Agilysys Inc., a hospitality software leader.
  • Brent Thurrell has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), assuming responsibility for BeyondTrust’s Global Sales and Channel team. Brent Thurrell joined the company in 2012, previously leading the EMEIA and APJ Sales organization as Senior Vice President, EMEIA/APJ. As CRO, Thurrell is responsible for BeyondTrust’s global go-to-market strategy, revenue growth, sales enablement, and partner program. He has significant experience in the information security industry with extensive work in the Identity and Access Management sector.

“Due to the hard work and commitment of the entire BeyondTrust team, in Q3 we continued to grow our customer base, expanded our cloud solutions and users, further solidified our position as the PAM innovation leader, and strengthened our internal team as well as global partner channel,” says Matt Dircks, CEO. “We also held our first annual BeyondDiversity Summit for employees, with a focus on Women & Allies, an important program that is part of our ongoing efforts to create an exceptional culture. I’m humbled and proud to be part of a team that, even in the face of global challenges, continues to strive to better serve our customers and partners and make BeyondTrust a great place to work and grow.”

About BeyondTrust
:

BeyondTrust is the worldwide leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), empowering organizations to secure and manage their entire universe of privileges. Our integrated products and platform offer the industry’s most advanced PAM solution, enabling organizations to quickly shrink their attack surface across traditional, cloud and hybrid environments.

The BeyondTrust Universal Privilege Management approach secures and protects privileges across passwords, endpoints, and access, giving organizations the visibility and control they need to reduce risk, achieve compliance, and boost operational performance. We are trusted by 20,000 customers, including 70 percent of the Fortune 500, and a global partner network. Learn more at www.beyondtrust.com.

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Commercial insurance buyers can expect hard market conditions to continue throughout 2021

For the first time, Insurance Marketplace Realities predicts that buyers across every line except one will see rates increase

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North American commercial insurance prices are expected to increase in every line except one, according to Willis Towers Watson’s (NASDAQ: WLTW) 2021 Insurance Marketplace Realities report. Promisingly, the leading global advisory, broking and solutions company suggests that the insurance industry will adapt to the continuing hard market by utilizing analytics and data-driven tools to change the way both buyers and sellers approach the negotiating table when it comes to risk transfer.

The report, published today, points to several factors accentuating the current hard market, underscored by the significant withdrawal of capacity in response to systemic changes in risk exposures. These triggers include the surge in frequency and severity of natural catastrophes across the world, the persistent increase in man-made property damage losses and rise in severity for liability losses of all types attributed to “social inflation.” Further and unsurprisingly, the pandemic continues to hurt our populations and economies, exacerbating the hard market.

“We have to look back to the defining hard market crisis of the mid-1980s to see market conditions of the proportions we are currently experiencing — one of double- and triple-digit rate increases in most lines of business and dramatically reduced capacity in key lines,” said Joe Peiser, global head of Broking, Willis Towers Watson. “However, our experience in this hard market is that there is a wide range of results; renewal results are not huddled around the mean. This means underwriters are underwriting, and there is the opportunity to differentiate your risk.”

The report emphasizes the significant role analytics is playing across the industry, especially as organizations demand to know the value insurance brings. “Insureds are finding that risk analytics provide the insights they need to measure this value and set insurance priorities,” said Peiser. “Analytics can also make our industry more relevant to global business leaders, as we advise them on the sources of volatility to their bottom line, backed up by credible analytics.”

For most lines, rate increases predicted in 2021 surpass those forecasted last spring. In the few cases where rate reductions were considered possible last spring, now, the best outcome buyers can hope for is flat renewals — with the exception of kidnap and ransom. Across some lines — such as workers compensation, life sciences (new this issue), terrorism, product recall and alternative risk transfer — flat renewals are possible, though increases will persist for many buyers. In a handful of lines (e.g., aerospace, environmental, marine, trade credit, personal), rate predictions were no worse than in the spring. In every other line, higher increases are expected in 2021.

According to the report, the property environment is full of challenges with expectations of hardening continuing into 2021; however, rate increases should begin to moderate by midyear barring another major insured catastrophe. “Catastrophe losses and continued attritional losses amid uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 are just a few factors contributing to the sustained rate pressure buyers are experiencing,” said Peiser.

The commercial liability marketplace remains hard because of various factors continuing to negatively affect loss trends and underwriting profitability. This especially holds true for the umbrella/excess liability marketplace, which continues to experience extensive disruption. “The casualty marketplace presents a range of challenges, and utilization of analytics remains an important tool for navigating these challenges,” said Peiser.

Workers compensation rate decreases are flattening, with slight increases now materializing in response to high severity/excess losses; workers compensation continues to be the casualty line of business with the most COVID-19 claim activity. Auto liability continues to be unprofitable for insurers as claim payments remain on the rise. “Insureds continue to experience rate increases and program restrictions,” said Peiser.

Directors’ and officers’ (D&O) liability will continue to see upward pressure well into 2021, but new start-up insurers targeting D&O could lead to some market stabilization. In the cyber market, given the dramatic increase in ransomware incidents during the pandemic, organizations should be proactive in assessing their cyber resilience and demonstrate it to underwriters. “COVID-19 continues to impact the cyber market with capacity tightening and rates on the rise,” said Peiser.

“Every organization has been changed by the pandemic — some positively, many negatively,” said Peiser. “But as we look to the future, we are confident analytics, judgment and relationships will bring this difficult market to a new equilibrium — one that provides customers with protection from emerging risks and growing volatility and keeps the underwriting community relevant to world business. We may not see a precipitous return to soft pricing, but we will see moderation and perhaps some welcome sustainability — and increased relevance.”

Key price predictions for 2021

Property
Non-challenged occupancies +15% to +25%
Challenged occupancies             +30% or more
Domestic casualty
General liability +7.5% to +15%
Umbrella (high hazard) +50% or more
Excess (high hazard) +150% or more
Workers compensation Flat to +4%
Auto     +8% to +15%
International +10%
Executive risks
Directors’ and officers’ public company (primary) +20% to +50%
Directors’ and officers’ private/not-for-profit (overall) +10% to +50%
Errors and omissions (large law firms) +10% to +20%
Errors and omissions (technology) +10% to +15%
Employment practices liability (primary) +10% to +30%
Fiduciary (overall)          +5% to +70% or more
 
Cyber
  +10% to +30%
Political risk
Most risks Flat to +20%
 
Terrorism and political violence
  Flat to +5%
   

The Insurance Marketplace Realities series is published in the fall and updated every spring. A copy of the full report can be accessed on the Willis Towers Watson website, along with a video message from Joe Peiser.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

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Genetron Health Named One of the “50 Smartest Companies in China 2020” by MIT Technology Review

Genetron Health Named One of the “50 Smartest Companies in China 2020” by MIT Technology Review

BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”, Nasdaq: GTH), a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in offering molecular profiling tests, early cancer screening products and companion diagnostics development, has been selected as one of the “50 Smartest Companies in China 2020” (TR50) by MIT Technology Review, a leading technology and business magazine.

Genetron Health was selected for its outstanding performance in the two areas of technological innovation and commercial operations, as well as for its development of precision oncology in China and the U.S. Previous TR50 listed corporations, such as Tesla, Tencent, Apple, IBM Johnson & Johnson, BeiGene, and Wuxi AppTec, are all industry leaders.

Since 2010, MIT Technology Review has published an annual list of the “50 Smartest Companies”, lauding companies for their respective technological innovations, business successes, and future potential. The list covers a variety of different fields, such as biotechnology and medical technology, computer and electronics hardware, energy and sustainability, transportation, aerospace, fintech, Internet, optoelectronics, and others. The list reflects the rise of emerging technology companies over the past ten years. It is also one of the most authoritative lists on technology companies in the world, acting as a guide to the future of emerging technologies.

“We are grateful to the MIT Technology Review for its recognition of Genetron Health,” said Mr. Sizhen Wang, co-founder and CEO of Genetron Health. “The mission of Genetron Health is to find the best way to solve the problems of cancer. We use genetic technology to achieve precision oncology treatment in the fields of diagnosis, monitoring, and provide innovative drug research and development services to our partners. We aim to fully meet patients’ needs for personalized diagnosis and treatment, and to promote the clinical application of innovative technology.”

“At the same time, Genetron Health continues exploring ways to eliminate the threat of high cancer mortality,” Wang continued. “We are pleased to have made a series of world-leading breakthroughs in the early detection of cancer using liquid biopsy technology, which helps to make up for the lack of conventional screening methods in terms of accuracy and accessibility. Our technology provides a better method of early screening for more people at high risk of cancer, and leverages innovative technologies to explore new areas of precision oncology. At present, Genetron Health is actively expanding the scope of application of its early screening technology, accelerating the development of its business model, and advancing the process of commercialization. Innovative technologies not only solve major social problems, but also create great commercial value, which is what Genetron Health strives to achieve.”

Genetron Health is a leading precision oncology platform company in China and has built three major business segments, which cover each of the stages of cancer treatment, including early screening, diagnosis and monitoring, as well as biopharmaceutical services. Genetron Health has served more than 500 hospitals and helped doctors diagnose and treat tens of thousands of patients every year. Genetron Health is expanding its biopharmaceutical services business with dozens of domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies, many of which are engaged to accelerate the development of new drugs.

Under the early screening business segment, Genetron Health has independently developed HCCscreenTM, aliquid biopsy product for the early screening of hepatocellular carcinoma. HCCscreenTM has been granted a Breakthrough Device Designation by the US Food & Drug Administration. Genetron Health joined multiple national key projects covering liver cancer, lung cancer, and digestive system cancer led by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, and initiated a cohort study involving hundreds of thousands of patients.

About TR50

The TR50 list is published annually by MIT Technology Review, one of the oldest and most influential media organizations in the technology world. Since 2010, the companies on the list have been selected from around the world on the basis of two core indicators: the companies’ contribution to high-tech innovation, and the success of their business models. To evaluate and select this list of companies, the organizer will invite respected consultants from various related professional fields. They will participate as impartial third party observers, in order to preserve the quality of the companies chosen.

About MIT Technology Review

MIT Technology Review, published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology starting in 1899, is a technology-focused business magazine and one of the oldest and most influential magazines in the world. The content covers a wide range of topics, including the Internet, communications, computer technology, energy, new materials, biomedicine and business technology. MIT Technology Review’s official Chinese-language website is the only officially authorized website of the MIT Technology Review magazine in China.

MIT Technology Review focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on business and society. It provides forward-looking information and unique, in-depth industry research and analysis for more than 3 million technology professionals and business leaders.

About Genetron Holdings Limited

Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:GTH) is a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in cancer molecular profiling and harnesses advanced technologies in molecular biology and data science to transform cancer treatment. The Company has developed a comprehensive oncology portfolio that covers the entire spectrum of cancer management, addressing needs and challenges from early screening, diagnosis and treatment recommendations, as well as continuous disease monitoring and care. To expand the potential applications of cancer molecular profiling technology, Genetron Health also partners with global genomic sequencing technology and instrumentation enterprises, as well as biopharmaceutical companies, to offer customized services and products along the value chain. For more information, please visit ir.genetronhealth.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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Head of Investor Relations

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (408) 891-9255

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Westwicke, an ICR Company

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (646) 277-1282

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ICR, Inc.

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Vocera Smartbadge Named to TIME’s List of the 100 Best Inventions of 2020

Vocera Smartbadge Named to TIME’s List of the 100 Best Inventions of 2020

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vocera Communications, Inc. (NYSE:VCRA), a recognized leader in clinical communication and workflow solutions, today announced that the wearable Vocera Smartbadge has been named to TIME’s list of the 100 Best Inventions of 2020. Today, TIME revealed its annual list of the 100 Best Inventions that are making the world better, smarter, and even a bit more fun.

For 2020’s list, TIME solicited nominations both from its editors and correspondents around the world and through an online application process. It then evaluated them on factors including originality, effectiveness, ambition and impact. The results: everything from a smarter beehive to a greener tube of toothpaste to the technology that could catalyze a COVID-19 vaccine.

The award-winning Vocera Smartbadge enables hands-free communication and can be worn under personal protective equipment (PPE), minimizing the risk of contamination and helping preserve valuable PPE. A nurse, doctor, or care team member wearing a Smartbadge can initiate communication by simply saying, “OK, Vocera” followed by simple voice commands, like “call infection control team” or “call the emergency response team.” Clinicians can connect and communicate with the right person or group quickly and safely, saving critical time and resources. By simply saying a name, role or team, healthcare workers can collaborate completely hands-free, even in isolation, while scrubbed in, or wearing surgical gloves. During the coronavirus pandemic, hands-free communication technology for hospital workers is a lifeline to reach help and access resources without introducing the risk of infection.

The intelligent and durable Smartbadge was purpose-built for healthcare and integrates with more than 150 clinical and operational systems, including electronic health records, nurse call systems, physiologic monitors and more. A new category of wearable communication, the device combines the hands-free calling capability of the Vocera Badge with smartphone functionality to provide meaningful, real-time information to mobile workers. The device’s 2.4” touchscreen enables clinicians to receive prioritized clinical events, read notifications with patient context, and send secure text messages, to accelerate care and improve patient safety. Additionally, the Smartbadge has a dedicated, one-touch panic button so healthcare staff can get help quickly in emergency situations.

“It is an honor to see the Vocera Smartbadge on the TIME Best Inventions list, especially this year, when it is so important to keep healthcare workers safe while they care for patients during the pandemic,” said Brent Lang, chairman and CEO at Vocera. “Hands-free communication is critical for nurses, doctors, and other care team members to do their jobs, and 2020 has magnified how essential it is for the well-being of healthcare professionals on the frontlines.”

About Vocera

The mission of Vocera Communications, Inc. is to simplify and improve the lives of healthcare professionals, patients, and families while enabling hospitals to enhance quality of care and operational efficiency and humanize the healthcare experience. In 2000, when the company was founded, we began to forever change the way care teams communicate. Today, Vocera offers the leading platform for improving clinical communication and workflow. More than 2,100 facilities worldwide, including nearly 1,700 hospitals and healthcare facilities, have selected our solutions. Care team members use our solutions to communicate and collaborate with co-workers by securely texting or calling, and to be notified of important alerts and alarms. They can choose the right device for their role or task, including smartphones or our hands-free, wearable Vocera Smartbadge and Vocera Badge. They can create a richer, more human connection for patients and their loved ones before, during, and after care using Vocera Ease applications. Interoperability between the Vocera Platform and more than 150 clinical and operational systems helps reduce alarm fatigue; speed up staff response times; and improve patient care, safety, and experience. In addition to healthcare, Vocera solutions are found in luxury hotels, aged care facilities, retail stores, schools, power facilities, libraries, and more. Vocera solutions make mobile workers safer and more effective by enabling them to connect instantly with other people and access resources or information quickly. Vocera has made the list of Forbes 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Learn more at www.vocera.com, and follow @VoceraComm and @VoceraEase on Twitter.

Vocera® and the Vocera logo are trademarks of Vocera Communications, Inc. registered in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other trademarks appearing in this release are the property of their respective owners.

Shanna Hearon

Vocera Communications, Inc.

669.999.3368

[email protected]

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INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Consumer Electronics Health Medical Devices Technology Mobile/Wireless General Health Biotechnology

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