With over 25 years of investment experience, Jon’s role will advance Crosscut’s frontier technology strategy, supporting founders from technological breakthrough to bankable-scale commercialization LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Crosscut Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm with deep roots in Southern California’s tech ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Jon Ylvisaker as Partner. Bringing more than 25 years of investment experience, Jon will join Crosscut to accelerate the firm’s growth and advance its commitment to scaling early stage frontier technology solutions in Crosscut fund six and beyond. In his new role, Jon will lead Crosscut’s investment strategy in frontier energy, power, and advanced manufacturing innovations, while…
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Firm also earns “strong category leader” status for Energy and Equity Trade Surveillance Solutions in new Chartis Market Quadrants report CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform services provider, has earned the number 12 spot in the Chartis Buyside Platforms 2024 ranking of the top 50 providers of buy-side platforms and technology. The report released this month showcases the leading players in financial infrastructure and highlights providers delivering essential services and tools – including trading networks, market data, prime brokerage services and more – to buy-side market participants. The ranking, which Chartis called…
OSLO, Norway, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Looking ahead to 2025, leading no-code/low-code application development platform vendor Neptune Software is anticipating the continued use of AI and generative AI in low-code development, as well as a significant demand for increased efficiency and advanced security features. Neptune’s 2025 trends in low-code app development are: With the time-consuming processes and methodologies of traditional software development, low-code application development is gaining popularity as it allows organizations to rapidly deploy and deliver solutions, bridging the gap between IT professionals and business users. Neptune provides an easier way to design, build, deploy, and maintain SAP and other enterprise apps so…
Local broadcast TV stations nationwide unite during the holiday season to remind viewers that “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Ad Council, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB), today announced the 21st annual Project Roadblock initiative. Local broadcast TV stations across the country will donate advertising time to air anti-drunk driving PSAs reminding viewers to make safe choices this holiday season. The latest available data from NHTSA shows that there is still work to be done in reducing drunk driving fatalities. Every day, 37…
Expects to hit 2026 SEA Change EBITDA target one year early MIAMI, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 and provided an outlook for the first quarter and full year 2025. Key Highlights “This has been an incredibly strong finish to a record year. Revenues hit an all-time high driven by a strong demand environment that we elevated throughout the year, enabling us to outperform our initial 2024 guidance by $700 million and deliver nearly $2 billion more to the bottom line, year over year,” commented Carnival Corporation & plc’s Chief Executive…
HONG KONG, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As Christmas approaches, Toshiba TV invites families to immerse themselves in the enchanting spirit of the season with the Toshiba TV Z670—a perfect companion for creating lasting memories. With its exceptional visual and audio capabilities, coupled with advanced gaming features, the Toshiba TV Z670 is dedicated to bringing joy and cheer to your home this festive season. Enjoy a Festive Feast for Your Eyes Embrace the holiday spirit with the Toshiba TV Z670 series, meticulously designed to deliver an unparalleled audiovisual experience. Experience the magic of the season brought to life by the REGZA Engine…
Partnerships Deliver Innovation to Support Carbon Measurement, Transparency, and Reduction NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced partnerships with two leading sustainability solutions providers. IAS is now furthering its commitment to measure, report, and manage its carbon footprint across operations by partnering with Alpine Project, a provider of sustainability solutions for the advertising ecosystem, and 51toCarbonZero (51-0), a net-zero platform powering growth for marketing and advertising leaders. As environmental stewardship remains a focus across the industry, IAS is taking proactive steps towards sustainability. By partnering with Alpine Project and…
Intermedia delivers modern, AI-powered communications solutions to Service Providers that accelerate legacy migrations, enable partners to brand services as their own, and maintain ownership of their customer relationships—all while meeting the modern communications needs of business customers. SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Service Providers, such as telecommunications companies and cable providers, are facing critical decisions as they navigate platform transitions, growing competition, and uncertainty surrounding legacy systems like Metaswitch and BroadSoft. In 2024, Intermedia Cloud Communications strengthened its position as a trusted choice for Service Providers of all sizes, helping partners modernize their offerings, accelerate revenue growth, and win in…
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As 2025 approaches, United Direct Solutions (UDS), a direct marketing company that helps businesses and organizations enrich connections with their audiences, recognizes that, more than ever before, trust and personalization are equally essential in financial communications. With unparalleled access to massive amounts of data, coupled with heightened privacy concerns among customers, UDS emphasizes that prioritizing security does not necessarily mean sacrificing personalization. Rather, United Direct Solutions recommends thoughtful messaging customized for the recipient that builds trust and strengthens customer connections, which is possible even in an industry where sensitive information is handled daily. “More than ever before,…
India is one of the top three countries globally for financial inclusion uplift. MUMBAI, India, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Real-time payments boosted India’s GDP by $50 billion in 2023, making it the world’s largest market in terms of GDP growth, according to the Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report published by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, in collaboration with The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). This is equivalent to the output of approximately 6.8 million workers. The report leverages data from 40 countries and reveals—for the first time—an empirical link between real-time payments and financial inclusion. According to the report, real-time payments…