Friday, October 30, 2020

US-Capital-Global’s International COVID-19 Relief Efforts Featured in The Secured Lender Magazine

San Francisco-based private financial group featured in Secured Finance Network magazine article on COVID-19 responders.

San Francisco, California, USA., October 31, 2020 -- US Capital Global has been featured in the September 2020 issue of the Secured Finance Network’s monthly magazine, The Secured Lender,in an article titled “SFNet Members Respond to those in Need During COVID-19.” The article, authored by Brian Resutek, shines a spotlight on a handful of finance firms devoting significant time and funding to aid vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 fallout.

Highlighting US Capital Global as one such firm, Resutek focuses on the firm’s work with its affiliated nonprofit, Braj Bhumi Group, which has significantly increased its engagement with rural Indian communities deeply affected by the ongoing pandemic, especially the decimation of local economies leading to food shortages.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global is a global private financial group with an established track record in investment banking, asset management, investment management, and capital formation services. The firm provides sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors, using the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation.

Braj Bhumi Group has been serving rural communities in India through the distribution of food, clothes, and medicine for over a decade, with a particular focus on the rural area of Braj in Uttar Pradesh, which includes the world-renowned cultural heritage town of Vrindavan. The sudden and heavily enforced lockdown in India brought the local economy to its knees and left the town’s most vulnerable residents, including some 20,000 elderly widows, near starvation.

“The lockdown in India has been very different to that in the United States,” said Charles Towle, Managing Partner at US Capital Global. “The movement of citizens is strictly limited and closely policed in certain zones, which means you need expertise with your local ground team for your effort to work. Additionally, the only way to get resources to the villages and temples is to understand the government regulations and protocols. Thankfully, we have this local expertise with Braj Bhumi Group. It has been deeply rewarding to be a small part of the global effort of supporting one another during this global crisis, and I’m thankful to Brian Resutek and The Secured Lender for featuring this philanthropic project.”

About the Secured Finance Network:
The hub of a vibrant financial networking community, the Secured Finance Network (“SFNet”) operates as an essential resource for all organizations and professionals who deliver and enable secured finance to businesses. Providing both large-scale and intimate networking opportunities, hard-to-come-by industry data, and a range of training programs, SFNet anticipates and responds to the needs of the multifaceted secured finance community, while its monthly magazine, The Secured Lender, shares the insights of top industry leaders. www.sfnet.com

About US Capital Global:
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services through its affiliates, including US Capital Global Investment Management LLC, US Capital Global Wealth Management LLC, and its FINRA-member, SEC-registered broker-dealer, US Capital Global Securities LLC. The group collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

Thursday, October 22, 2020

US Capital Global Engaged by Med-X, Inc. as Strategic Advisor for $10MM Capital Formation

Global private financial group headquartered in San Francisco engaged by Los Angeles-based green technology manufacturer as strategic advisor.

San Francisco, California, USA., October 23, 2020 -- US Capital Global has been retained by Med-X, Inc. (“Med-X”) as its strategic advisor for a $10 million capital formation. Med-X intends to use the additional financing to expand three of its natural products divisions, Nature-Cide, Thermal-Aid, and Malibu Brands, which are positioned for international distribution, as well as to further position the company to potentially go public and eventually be listed on a U.S. stock exchange.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Med-X is an innovator in developing all-natural, eco-friendly alternatives to products containing poisonous chemicals and harmful pharmaceuticals, often used in pest control, pain management, and agriculture. Med-X sells its products through leading international pest control distributors and applicators, as well as directly to American homes through partnerships with major retail and healthcare distributors.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global is a full-service private financial group with an established track record in investment banking, asset management, and capital formation services. The firm provides sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. All securities are offered by the group through its FINRA-member, SEC-registered broker-dealer affiliate, US Capital Global Securities LLC.

Med-X CEO, Dr. David Toomey, states: “Over the last three years, the Nature-Cide and Thermal-Aid divisions of Med-X have continued to grow at a strong pace, now making it necessary to access large-scale capital to sustain inventory growth needs, pursue targeted acquisitions, and advance and expand the company’s international footprint. By securing more expansive financing, we are establishing the foundations for Med-X to potentially go public and be listed on a national stock exchange, thereby pursuing our goal of expanding Med-X into a global player with strong international market reach.”

“We are very excited to begin working with Dr. Toomey and his experienced team at Med-X,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “The distribution relationships of Med-X’s product divisions are one of the key drivers for Med-X’s revenue growth, and these strong partnerships have emerged out of the tremendous need for innovative green solutions across multiple verticals. We look forward to supporting Med-X’s continued growth as the company’s strategic advisor for this $10 million capital formation.”

About Med-X, Inc.
Med-X is a leader in green technology manufacturing dedicated to providing consumers and communities with real solutions for living a healthy lifestyle without negatively impacting the environment. The company has developed a range of all-natural, plant-based brands, which include its Nature-Cide, Thermal-Aid, Home Spa, and Malibu Brands. Med-X has also entered the emerging Cannabis sector through such commercial activities as compound extraction of the identified hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) compounds. This is in response to rising consumer demand. www.medx-rx.com

About US Capital Global:
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services through its affiliates, including US Capital Global Investment Management LLC, US Capital Global Wealth Management LLC, and its FINRA-member, SEC-registered broker-dealer, US Capital Global Securities LLC. The group collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

New EP NO Boundaries by Popular Female Rapper Ransom On The Beat Now Available Worldwide

Popular female rapper Ransom on The Beat will soon announce her tour dates following the release of her new six track EP " NO Boundaries"

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA., October 22, 2020 -- Popular female rapper Ransom On The Beat has confirmed release of a new EP titled “NO Boundaries” with six new inspiring tracks. EP “NO Boundaries” is available on major music platforms including Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube and YouTube Music. New Extended Play (EP) “NO Boundaries” has become a instant hit with huge number of online followers, views and shares.

In the music industry, EP stands for "extended play record" or simply "extended play." An extended play, often referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single.Contemporary EPs generally contain a minimum of three tracks and maximum of six tracks.

Newly dropped EP “NO Boundaries” includes six new inspirational tracks with titles “Come Thru”, “When I Roll”, “Shawty Wanna Ride”, “In My Zone”, “Drippy” and “Chasing Dreamz”. Before this EP “NO Boundaries”, Ransom has produced and released many popular singles like "Na Na", "Time Left" and "Imma Make It". Nat-Ur-Al is a Nostalgic video by Ransom with special appearance from Chuckie from the 90’s Show Rugrats. All her creations are available on major music platforms including Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube and YouTube Music. Ransom on the Beat is also featured on other popular worldwide sites like Sound Cloud, Shazm and number one music. She is also very active on social networks like Instagram, FaceBook and twitter engaging with her followers.

Ransom on the Beat is active on all social networks.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ransomonthebeat/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialransom/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ransomonthebeat

https://open.spotify.com/artist/69Ss7tUukzUyyo91eFuXk9?si=6kDhqzEAS-mA3fZN89S2nA

To enjoy her mesmerizing videos please visit one of the following video streaming sites.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7vdQEG5eGIvhPk7XLVKGg/featured

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-boundaries-ep/1534565228
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7g0BqZSAadUAe7Gzk98znD?si=KsXpx8RBSDq--ZbH-zHm5Q
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/10960645
DistroKid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ransomonthebeat/no-boundaries

She is also planning for a tour. She will soon announce her tour dates. For further information and tour schedules please follow her on her Facebook page or visit her website https://www.ransomonthebeat.com/

About Ransom on the Beat:
Ransom on the Beat is a promising young Artist who moved to LA to chase her dreams. As a young teenager Ransom used music to connect deep within herself and utilized her talent as a venting outlet for others experiencing similar life vibes. As her journey continued she became very versatile! With a variety of styles Ransom can set the vibe right in any occasion! As she continues to chase her dreams, it's just a matter of time before Ransom On The Beat is the next Hot Topic!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Syntech Group to Prevent Unlocked MDCs in Law Enforcement with the GateKeeper Proximity Solution by Untethered Labs

Syntech Group, a trusted provider of IT products and services to enterprises in the US, announces a partnership with Untethered Labs to distribute the GateKeeper Proximity Authentication platform to law enforcement agencies. To learn more, sign up for the webinar using the link in the press release.

Rancho Cucamonga, United States., October 22, 2020 -- Syntech Group, a trusted provider of IT products and services to enterprises in the US, announces a partnership with Untethered Labs to distribute the GateKeeper Proximity Authentication platform to law enforcement agencies for automating password management and locking MDCs when unattended as required by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance policy.Mobile data centers (MDCs) allow officers to access critical data and do their jobs more efficiently. But like all technology, MDCs also present new challenges for the command staff and police chiefs. For example, in 2019, a computer criminal was charged with unauthorized access of an officer’s MDC during a ride-along.

When officers forget to lock their MDC as they leave their vehicle, any passersby can shoulder-surf what’s on the MDC’s unlocked screen. But officers being forced to retype complex passwords every few minutes can start to seriously impact their actual duties.

“There’s too much important data on law enforcement MDCs to leave at risk, so they must be protected – but that shouldn’t cause more stress and manual tasks for officers who are busy as it is.” says Katherine Wetherbee, Syntech Group CEO. “If you’re a police chief with hundreds of MDCs, short timeouts can potentially hinder productivity while long timeouts leave confidential data at risk. Syntech arms each officer with a GateKeeper token that will wirelessly act as an authenticator and automatically lock the MDC based on presence – not inaccurate inactivity.”

GateKeeper Proximity product lead and Untethered Labs CEO Dr. Sid Potbhare has worked with many law enforcement agencies and gained insight into the latest challenges officers face when complying with CJIS mandates such as strict timeout policies. “Some police chiefs report that the required inactivity timeouts end up locking the officers out of their MDC while driving, forcing them to pull over just to retype their passwords. This short timeout policy becomes a hinderance to an officer’s workflow. We have also heard of times when officers placed someone into the back of their squad cars with the MDC accidentally left unlocked, leaving data vulnerable to unauthorized exposure. Now, GateKeeper locks MDCs automatically but only when the officer leaves the vehicle – not when a timeout policy kicks in.”

With certified technicians and genius engineers, Syntech structures managed services that conveniently fit the custom needs of each organization while taking the guesswork out of security. Using GateKeeper Proximity’s dynamic 2FA, Syntech is eliminating more guesswork for police chiefs, law enforcement, city managers, and IT teams across the United States. Join the Syntech crew on Tuesday, November 3rd for a webinar on how to enhance authentication for law enforcement MDCs.

Webinar: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:00 PM PDT [https://meetingsamer37.webex.com/meetingsamer37/j.php?MTID=m2a144539ff2316f80ba83d46e08c3566]

ABOUT SYNTECH GROUP:
Syntech Group is an elite technology solutions provider for law enforcement, healthcare institutions, manufacturing facilities, and more with a focus on outsourced IT support, cloud service, backup solutions, B2B IT product sales, and professional services. Syntech Group is about keeping clients across the U.S. up and running, resolving problems quickly, providing personal attention while providing reliable IT support. For more information, please visit www.syntechgroup.com.

ABOUT UNTEHERED LABS:
Untethered Labs’ patented GateKeeper Proximity Wireless Access Control and Authentication platform automates password security for IT admins with dynamic passwordless 2FA. GateKeeper is spoof-proof two-in-one password manager and 2FA solution with military-grade encryption. GateKeeper adds strong layers of defense to an organization’s security posture with user’s habits in mind. GateKeeper automates compliance security requirements (CJIS, HIPAA, DFARS) such as complex passwords and locking of unattended computers. For more information, visit www.gkaccess.com.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Maxie Squad Announces the Launch of a New Range of 100% Natural Dog Treats & Chews for All Sized Dogs

Introducing the finest all-natural high-quality Dog Treats for the Best Dogs on the Block.

Miami, FL, October 21, 2020 -- Maxie Squad is trying to make a difference and set its foot in the pet supplies industry with its high quality Healthy Dog Treats and Chews. There are many different kinds of dog treats available in the market, but most of them do not have a high nutritional value, they might be strongly chemically processed, or even filled with non-digestible materials. When buying treats and chews for your dog, it is important to focus on the best quality products that provide a nutritional balance and are made with natural ingredients to not compromise your furry babies' health. Therefore, Maxie Squad is trying to introduce the finest rawhide-free treats that are carefully hand-made with single-ingredients, which make these treats gentle on the tummy and easy to digest for all furry friends.

"Here at Maxie Squad, our sole responsibility is to provide the best and the finest products for your dog(s) and always be a part of their healthy lifestyle," says Tia Acharya, Co-owner @ Maxie Squad. "It has been our dream to treat your dog and our communities with the finest dog treats and chews, all over the United States. At Maxie Squad we take pride in our skilled bakers who are working hard, every day for hours, to make these amazing treats and chews. Our bakers use freshly sourced ingredients and place them in the oven to dehydrate for 1-3 days. Once the treats are nicely baked, our bakers hand-inspect them before packing them up. Since no moisture is left in any of the products, and all packages are heat sealed, so there is no room for microbial growth. When properly stored, our low-odor delicious treats can last anywhere from 2-3 years."

"It is very exciting for our team at Maxie Squad to provide hand-made treats for your dog that are healthy and carefully baked with love," says Katherine Moldes, Co-Owner and President @ Maxie Squad. "Our squad loves dogs, whether they are our family dogs, rescued, or dogs in the shelters. Between our squad, we own many different breeds of dogs like Australian Shepherd, Husky, Poodle, and more., and they are more than a family member to us. Therefore, we know how important it is for a dog owner to keep their babies healthy and happy."

About Maxie Squad:
Maxie Squad is a US-based family and friends owned business, offering Premium Quality Dog Treats and Chews. All our treats are made in an FDA Approved facility with no added hormones, antibiotics, or any harmful ingredients; resulting in extremely safe treats for your dogs. Our products are high-quality, sourced only from 100% Grass-Fed premium meats and are baked under strict supervision. Our treats are nutritious, odor-free, protein-rich, and delicious with many health benefits such as reducing anxiety, hyperactivity, and maximizing your dog’s dental health. To know more about our exclusive dog treats please contact Maxie Squad Team at hello@maxiesquad.com and to shop, please visit our website at www.maxiesquad.com. Only the best & finest treats For the Coolest Dogs on the Block!

Sunday, October 11, 2020

The Death Brothers Are Experts in Dealing with the Supernatural

The Death Brothers: A Supernatural Awakening is a book written by Dee Rose for the Hangman Universe (HMU). The Universe is sure to be the next comic and superhero craze to sweep the cinematic world.

Denver, Colorado., October 5, 2020 -- Denver author, Dee Rose is pleased to announce the release of his dark fantasy novel, The Death Brothers: A Supernatural Awakening. Just released in late September 2020.

The Death Brothers are the vampire slayer, Jericho Caine, and the demon hunter, Father Thomas Padilla. It has been two weeks since the events in The Hangman Returns. A female angel, Sariel, with romantic intentions toward Jericho, has manipulated history in order to seduce the slayer, which also means she needs to remove Tom Padilla from the picture. She makes a deal with the Hangman to cast a spell to awaken supernatural creatures in New York, which includes, Thaden, a half vampire/half werewolf. Sariel wants Thaden to exterminate Tom so she can have Jericho to herself. However, Thaden and his creator, Dr. Ranken, have other vengeful plans for the Death Brothers.

The Hangman laughed at Sariel. “Looks like Caine and Padilla have finally pissed off more than just the underworld.”

Tom and Jericho are slowly piecing together a plot that could ultimately lead to their deaths. They learn that a rare male vampire siren has been abducted, along with the body of an extinct werewolf, which eventually becomes Thaden, the book’s main villain. Sariel also infiltrates Jericho’s long-lost mother’s life, as added insurance to get close to the slayer.

Susan Taki, Tom’s girlfriend, who is still in a coma, is brought into the picture as leverage against Tom. This brings in the wizard and Grand Librarian, Alexander Merriweather, who was charged with protecting Susan’s unconscious body.

The Hangman’s presence also looms and must be confronted. All of the supernatural elements are brought together in an explosive climax.

Thaden paced. “The Hangman will deal with the Death Brothers, the wizard, and the Taki woman. We have no quarrels with him…just yet.”

The Death Brothers: A Supernatural Awakening is available in both print and eBook format.

Book Details:

The Death Brothers: A Supernatural Awakening
By Dee Rose
Publisher: Dee Rose Books
Published: September 2020
ISBN-10: 0578763974
ISBN-13: 978-0578763972
ASIN: B08HS94STT
Pages: 220
Genre: Paranormal Fantasy, Dark Fantasy

From The Author:
Dee Rose was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. He has two daughters, Nadia, and Nicole. He now resides in Denver, Colorado where he majored in Political Science at Metropolitan State University. He laughs when he remembers the origin of the Hangman Universe, as it was originally a rap song he created. Now, along with his girls, the HMU has become the center of his world.

About Dee Rose Books:
Dee Rose books was created with the idea to promote the writing of Dee Rose. However as time went on, he wanted to spread out and recruit other up and coming writers. One that happens, Dee Rose Books will be a power in the publishing business, where everyone feels they have a home and the proper representation. When authors can find a traditional publisher, we are hoping they can turn to Dee Rose Books and get their foot in the door of the publishing business.

Accurate AAP Inc. Launch, A New Affirmative Action Company

Accurate AAP Inc., a new Affirmative Action company is launching this month. They help companies develop, complete and file Affirmative Action Plans as well as EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reporting. Accurate AAP Inc. has over 19 years of experience in the Affirmative Action world.

Gig Harbor, Washington, United States., October 2, 2020 -- Accurate AAP Inc., a new Affirmative Action company is launching this month. CEO and President Polly MacDonald has developed thousands of Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), from fortune 500 companies to small startups. She has submitted numerous AAPs for audit with great success in passing the desk audit phase.

Accurate AAP Inc. believes that data accuracy is extremely important in contributing to a solid foundation for affirmative action planning and to ensure equal employment opportunities. The following services are offered..

- EEO-1 Survey
- VETS-4212
- Affirmative Action Plans
- AAP Review Service

Accurate AAP Inc. also wants to help HR personnel understand Affirmative Action. To accomplish this they will develop various podcasts where topics will cover the basics of Affirmative Action in regards to requirements for companies.

Polly has over 19 years of experience in developing Affirmative Action Plans for organizations in any sizes, from one AAP location to hundreds of AAP locations. She is quoted as saying "My strive for perfection has helped me in the AAP/EEO world. I love what I do and take pride in my work."

Security is of the upmost concern. Vice President Tim MacDonald with experiences working at Stanford University and various co-ownerships in access and electronic security companies will ensure that client employment data is secure, encrypted and kept private.

Along with AAP plan services they are experts in EEO-1 and VETS-4212 Reporting. "You provide the data and we handle the rest". Accurate AAP Inc. strives to complete compliance ready Affirmative Action Plans and the government reporting, accurately and in a timely manner.

For more information visit www.accurateaap.com

Photobooth Company Pivots to Virtual Events Though COVID-19 Crisis

As this year’s COVID-19 emergency has led to countless live events being canceled, businesses that depend on live events for their livelihood have been challenged to rethink and retool in order to survive. “The event industry was the first to be hit and it will be among the last to come back,” says Josh Daniels. Daniels and his partner Caroline Winata own and operate Sacramento-based Giggle and Riot Funbooths.

Sacramento, California, United States., October 12, 2020 -- As this year’s COVID-19 emergency has led to countless live events being canceled, businesses that depend on live events for their livelihood have been challenged to rethink and retool in order to survive. “The event industry was the first to be hit and it will be among the last to come back,” says Josh Daniels. Daniels and his partner Caroline Winata own and operate Sacramento-based Giggle and Riot Funbooths. “A lot of companies in the event industry are closing,” Winata says.“So we’re doing all we can to adjust to that.”Winata and Daniels have taken this challenge as an opportunity. The partners have expanded their business deeper into the virtual realm, creating virtual photo booths to go with the virtual events now being held by families, universities, corporations and non-profits. “We’re still doing weddings, and people still want to remember their weddings,” says Winata.

“We had a wedding recently that was held simultaneously in California and India, so we set up several cameras and a web gallery so that all the guests and family members could participate in the festivities.”

Other events Giggle and Riot Funbooths are working with include “back to school” events, online conferences, fundraisers, even a formal gala, complete with a virtual red carpet.

“Organizations are getting creative, and we’re a part of that,” says Daniels. “We worked the San Francisco AIDS Foundation when they held their gala. They even had meals that people could order and have delivered. This time is challenging, but it is an excellent time to be creative.”

These virtual events may not be the same as an in-person gathering, but they have certain advantages, and Giggle and Riot Funbooths are aiming to make the most of these unexpected advantages.

“For instance, these are not always synchronous events, so they are not so limited to one moment in time,” says Daniels. “We’re offering more go-at-your-own-pace options now. These ‘events’ can live longer online than they would in person.”

Giggle and Riot Funbooths is well-positioned to deal with the current situation; they have long combined high technology with their warehouse of creative props and outlandish costumes to enliven their photo booths. But with props and costumes not possible at this time, they have delved deeper into virtual possibilities, aiming to make their fun booths as much fun as they were before - but virtually. Virtual props are just part of their custom offerings.

“Each event we do in all these cases has been custom-designed to meet the event design and brand design,” says Daniels.

“We’re also looking at backgrounds, so that people who are getting married, say, and wanted to go to Asia for their honeymoon, can play with that.”

Part of Giggle and Riot’s way of adjusting to this “new normal” is in showing their clients how to use the photos and videos that are created to maximum effect beyond the momentary event.

“A big part of what we’re working on is making sure it’s an effective tool for our clients, so it’s engaging with them and showing them how they can promote it on their social media,” says Daniels. “It’s a way of getting people engaged, and capturing people’s moments, and giving them something from the event to remember.

“In some ways, it’s exactly the same as it’s always been,” adds Winata. “It’s about fun and engagement and participation.”

Winata and Daniels have also continued to expand their adjacent business of teaching other photo booth owners around the United States how to adjust their businesses in this difficult time. Ever-creative, the duo says that they have long aimed to help other business owners to up their game: “We all operate in different areas, with different clients,” says Daniels. “We aren’t competitors, we are all part of the same community. We want to keep our industry healthy.”

But one thing is for sure, says Daniels: “Things aren’t going to be the same even after they go back to normal. Even once we can do weddings live again, there will still be a virtual element. The virtual tools we’re creating are going to be great for events forever because organizations are always looking to get people more involved.”

“The goal is always to connect people,” adds Winata. “Whether it’s in-person or virtual, the goal is to help create and capture good memories of the event, whether it’s a wedding or a graduation or a gathering of like-minded people.

“The ways we do that are changing, by necessity,” she adds. “But the goals remain the same: to connect, to engage, to allow people to be together, however possible. And we’re going to keep doing that, by whatever means we can.”

About Giggle and Riot Funbooth:
Giggle and Riot Funbooths was created by the top notch wedding photographers at Milou and Olin Photography so that guests can have a non-lame photo booth experience at events. We believe the world needs a little more woohoo and a little less snoresville. Amazing fun for drunk people (and their designated drivers), birthday parties, corporate events, weddings, engagements, and just about anything else you can think of! We arrive early to roll out the red carpet as you shimmy, shake and mug for the camera in our innovative, open air photo booth. Giggle and Riot Funbooths specializes in custom photo activations.

Friday, October 9, 2020

Real Estate Agent Judy Sin Moves Into California Bay Area Market

Judy Sin, a real estate agent with Compass that has years of experience in New York luxury market.

Walnut Creek, California., October 10, 2020 -- Judy Sin, a real estate agent with Compass that has years of experience in New York luxury market, today announced she is moving into the California market.

Judy Sin will be entering the Bay Area market with an impressive resume, having secured more than $20 million in closed residential sales even during her first 18 months in real estate. She has also earned rave reviews from her clients.

"I am extremely excited to begin working in the Bay Area market and look forward to helping homeowners sell their houses and buyers find their dream homes," Judy said. "As a full-time realtor, I believe instant response is critical to avoid bottlenecks in the buying and selling process, so I am available to clients day and night. It's all about building rapport and trust."

As a real estate agent, Judy services a wide demographic of clients and speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Her international exposure, coupled with an expertise in business negotiation and an understanding of the cultural differences, allow her to communicate effectively with a wider variety of markets and individuals.

In addition, she has more than 10 years' experience in sales, marketing, and conference production—and prides herself in being able to work under a tight schedule, pressure while making sure all moving pieces are in place. She provides her full attention to clients no matter what the housing type or location, and is continually conscious of their best interests.

Judy has personally moved 10 times in the past 15 years across six major cities, making her extremely well-versed on all aspects of the moving process, including buying, selling, packing and relocating.

"As someone who's moved 10 times in the past 15 years, I understand the house hunting process can be stressful," Judy said. "That's why I offer a full range of services to alleviate the stress and anxiety of moving. These include staging services, compass concierge, bridge loan services and more."

Judy understands the house hunting process can be even harder with young children. That's why she handcrafts balloon animals at her open houses to keep children occupied and happy while the parents look around.

For more information about Judy, or if you're buying or selling your home, contact her at judy.sin@compass.com or 646-262-7952.

About Judy Sin:
A native of Hong Kong, Judy lived in New York for 14 years before moving to California this year to expand her business into the Bay Area. When not assisting clients, Judy is an active and connected community contributor, serving as the founder of Toddler Chefs Cooking and Lamorinda Mama, an online guide to family-friendly activities in Lamorinda CA and beyond. She holds an MS in International Public Service from DePaul University in Chicago, and a BA in Government & International Studies from Hong Kong Baptist University.

Archer Software Announces its Acquisition by Cprime, Leading Agile, Atlassian and Devops Consulting Company

Archer Software, an innovative custom software development company, announces its acquisition by Cprime, an ALTEN Group Company, a US-based, global firm transforming businesses with Agile, Atlassian, and DevOps consulting, managed services, and custom solutions.

Kyiv, Ukraine.,October 10, 2020 -- Archer Software, an innovative custom software development company, announces its acquisition by Cprime, an ALTEN Group Company, a US-based, global firm transforming businesses with Agile, Atlassian, and DevOps consulting, managed services, and custom solutions.

The acquisition will enable Archer to take the custom software delivery to a new level complementing the full-cycle solution development with the Agile transformation and collaboration tooling implementation. The joint team believes in a more productive future, where Agile, Product, and Cloud meet and process and technology converge for better business results and increased speed to market.

The top management of Archer Software is confident that the transaction will benefit both Archer’s employees and clients:

“Blending Cprime and Archer’s expertise in software engineering allows clients to offload the complexity of product development to us,” said Oleksii Tulin, CEO, Archer Software. “Archer Software now augments Cprime’s process, strategy, and tool expertise with experienced software development teams that accelerate innovation and time to market.”

Having delivered over 650+ custom products over two decades and using Atlassian tools for almost all of them, Archer’s team is excited to now be able to provide more efficiency and value to its clients, embracing the experience and technology of Cprime, creating new synergies, and building stronger competitive advantages for global clients.

“Archer and Cprime coming together broadens the scope of development services provided to their customers and expands our overall technology solutions offerings,” said Zubin Irani, CEO, Cprime. “The needs of modern enterprises have evolved and multiplied; this enables them to meet those needs centered around software development.”

Upon completion of the transaction, Archer Software will continue to operate under the leadership of CEO Oleksii Tulin, COO Alex Sharko and the existing Archer’s leadership team.

About Cprime:
An Alten Company, Cprime is a global consulting firm helping transforming businesses get in sync. Cprime was awarded the Atlassian Agile Partner of the Year for 2019, and also the partner of choice for 50+ of Fortune 100 companies looking to achieve value and agility. Cprime helps visionary business leaders compose solutions, execute implementations, and exceed against business goals.

With key partnership recognitions, including Atlassian Platinum, AWS Advanced, and SAFe Gold SPCT partner, Cprime industry-leading software and services work in synergy to deliver transformations. Follow Cprime on Twitter and LinkedIn at @CprimeInc.

About Archer Software:
Archer Software, a Cprime Group Company, is an innovative technology consulting and custom software development company that helps startups and enterprises digitize healthcare, automotive, and fintech domains. Since 2000, Archer has designed, built, and supported 650+ B2B, B2C, and B2G products for 300+ clients.

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Study: Tech Trends in Pandemic Times: 1 in 4 People Learned to Code During Lockdown

Doors shut on many plans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Plans turned to day-by-day approaches, particularly where daily livelihood was concerned and job stability had to navigate mass layoffs and furloughs in some fields.

Bucharest, Romania., October 9, 2020 -- Doors shut on many plans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Plans turned to day-by-day approaches, particularly where daily livelihood was concerned and job stability had to navigate mass layoffs and furloughs in some fields.

Doors shut on many plans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Plans turned to day-by-day approaches, particularly where daily livelihood was concerned and job stability had to navigate mass layoffs and furloughs in some fields.

Yet, despite this rather asperse scenery, the following phenomenon happened: employees turned to learning new skills to keep their leverage on the working market, as well as to garner a new feeling of personal development. Case in point: technology proficiency.

The golden top 3 podium: Python, Java and C++

According to a study that collected data in August 2020 from more than 1,000 people in the United States, which is cited by www.developer-tech.com, around 1 in 4 people spent time learning coding languages during the lockdown.
The most commonly learned programming language were Python, followed by Java and C++.

Millennials, most engaged with new tech trends

70% of the study respondents said their technology skills moderately or greatly improved since the Covid-19 breakout. Breaking it down by generation groups, millennials, at nearly 3 out of 4 respondents, were the most likely to have improved their tech skills with Generation X not far behind.

Baby boomers were considerably less likely to report any tech improvement; still, over half said they were more skilled now than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Biggest motivation to learn code: career development

The greatest motivations for people setting out to improve their skills were career development (55%), personal development (46%), and improving job search prospects (33%).

Online e-zines, online channels, and mostly freely available content, was the top source of training material for most (66%) people boosting their skills, with 1 in 3 turned to paid resources.

On average, people spent 7,2 hours per week improving their tech skills, the most time learning coding and programming languages, while improving telecommunication proficiency required the least study time.

One other interesting aspect to consider: people who had taken advantage of employee-provided training opportunities were much more inclined to pursue development on their own or through paid resources.

Over one-third of respondents (37%) whose employers didn’t offer technology education opportunities reported wishing their employer would do so.

Overall, close to 1 in 2 respondents believe their new or improved tech skills will be very or extremely beneficial to their career.

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VON Consulting Tech Division is a start-up from San Diego, CA, which provides hardware design and verification services, IT support and software development for customers in different industries, mainly in IT, telecom, and networking and semiconductors industries. See more on http://www.vonconsulting.net.

Wellbeing and Personal Protection Business Subscription Boxes Launch

New to the subscription market is Curakit; the new approach to self-care and wellbeing for business.

London, UK., October 9, 2020 -- New to the subscription market is Curakit; the new approach to self-care and wellbeing for business.

Targeted at businesses across the UK, the personal protection and wellbeing subscription boxes enable employers to help protect and care for their employees by sending monthly Curakit boxes direct to the homes or desks of employees. In a world where personal protective equipment and physical and mental wellness is more important than ever, Curakit is the easy and affordable solution for UK businesses.

Recent research has revealed that 91%* of UK workers would like to work from home at least part of the time and research from the ONS showed that 30% of the UK workforce were still calling home the office. Therefore caring for the wellbeing of employees from afar will soon be the new normal.

Designed and made in the UK, the boxes retail at £20 per box for orders of 500 and over and at £25 per box for up to 49 monthly orders, the subscription service is just one way that business is evolving. Each colourful box comes complete with a 30 day supply of high quality personal protective equipment, as well as a series of items designed to lift mood, reduce stress and anxiety, which change monthly. It also features handy information on staying safe and physically and emotionally well in challenging work environments. The London based company has teamed up with two local brands for the supply of the kit, On The Lane, A health and wellbeing business based in Belsize park and Harley Street Care, a central London based brand of medical supplies.

An example box includes (note that items in italic change each month):

- 20 disposable face masks (Type IIR)
- 5 reusable KN95 masks
- 2 x 100 ml antibacterial hand gel bottles
- 30 antibacterial wipes
- 10 ml aromatherapy oil blend
- 50 ml luxury hand cream
- Confectionary
- Wellbeing booklet

Due to Covid 19, the subscription box market has grown significantly over the last four months as people prefer to shop online for their necessities. This has now transferred into world of work with employers looking for new ways to ensure that they are caring for the wellbeing of employees.

Curakit Founder, Josh White comments on the launch; “I’ve seen the world of subscription boxes grow significantly over the last two years and I saw a gap in the market for business subscription boxes when Covid 19 was at its peak in the UK. As businesses scrambled to help employees adapt to working from home, I saw that the obvious solution was for businesses to provide direct to home deliveries to ensure for wellbeing and personal protection from the virus. Curakit makes it easy for businesses to show that they care for their teams, at an affordable price.”

Josh continues; “This kit is designed to make people smile and feel reassured when it lands on their desk. Alongside the PPE is our handy “back to work guide”, containing easy to understand hints and tips for staying safe, reducing stress and anxiety. Featuring meditations, recipes and other activities to help alleviate stresses and strains whilst promoting physical and mental well-being. This is combined with our little treats like specially blended aromatherapy oil, hand creams and teas - which regularly change from month to month, so the kit remains engaging, fresh and interesting.”

For further information visit www.curakit.com

Monday, October 5, 2020

DataMesh Group Technology Enables Native Least Cost Routing on Payment Terminals

DataMesh Group deploying its payment technology to enable automatic least cost routing to eftpos’ Australian debit payment system. The Company sees $500 million per annum reduction in transaction fees for Australian merchants when fully implemented.

Sydney, Australia, October 6, 2020 -- Australian financial payment systems and software solutions provider, DataMesh Group (‘DataMesh’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased to announce it has developed a unique capability to automatically apply least cost routing (LCR) technology within Australia’s debit card payment system for its customers.

LCR allows for the best economic outcome for merchants on contactless (tap-and-go) debit card payments by sending them through the debit network that costs the least to accept. It enables a debit payment to be uniquely "flagged" as a specific debit card transaction and sent to the lowest cost debit network, resulting in the lowest cost fee structure for the merchant.

Without LCR, the transaction is sent to the default debit network programmed on the customer’s card, which may not be the lowest cost debit network, resulting in higher transaction costs for merchants.
Merchants will use DataMesh’s ground-breaking software to enable automatic selection of LCR for debit transactions, resulting in lower costs for merchants by routing through eftpos.

DataMesh’s software can read the card/phone/watch, decipher whether it’s a debit or credit payment and attach the relevant message to the transaction before it’s sent to eftpos via the acquirer (potentially any bank), which has awarded the transaction the applicable fee structure. Merchants are then charged the lowest payment fees on debit transactions.

The Sydney-based fintech is among the first companies to have found a way to automatically select LCR on a tap-and-go debit payment.

DataMesh’s software can be uploaded on existing hardware terminals, negating the need for merchant acquirers to buy new terminals, nor requirements for action by merchants or cardholders.

eftpos, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), and retailers have been pushing for LCR, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) saying it will consider regulation if it’s not made widely available to merchants.

Currently, debit cards represent around 70 percent of all card transactions in Australia, so DataMesh LCR technology translates into significant transaction cost savings for merchants.

DataMesh Group CEO Mark Nagy said:
“The unique least cost routing capability developed by DataMesh is a massive win for Australian merchants, especially in this era of contactless payments.

“eftpos’ debit card network accounted for more than two billion cheque and savings transactions in 2019 worth around $130 billion. DataMesh is working with eftpos and other payments industry members in the push for least cost routing, and to bring down fees for merchants in what is a very challenging environment for retailers and consumers.

“Conservative estimates suggest a potential reduction in fees for merchants of up to $500 million dollars nationally per year if LCR was fully implemented.

“DataMesh LCR software is compatible with many legacy merchant terminals and most acquirers. We estimate more than half of card terminals in Australia are currently unable to fully support LCR, so our technology provides an effective solution and removes the need for acquirers to undertake costly hardware upgrades.”

DataMesh is focused on vastly improving and modernising merchants’ outdated backbone payment systems. It has developed solutions that not only fix current payment system issues for merchants but can increase their business efficiency through new and improved integrated technology.

Last month, the Company announced it had signed a major long-term agreement with national retail giant Peregrine Corporation under which DataMesh has become the company’s sole payments provider.

Peregrine is using DataMesh’s LCR capability through its acquirer to effect significant payment cost savings to its business, which had a reported annual turnover of $2.2 billion last year.

DataMesh’s software is fully developed in Australia, with all IP owned by DataMesh. DataMesh is Australian owned, and its technology is Australian built and operated.

DataMesh operates under PCI Standards Council and the Australian Payments Network regulations. DataMesh’s switching platform is EMV and PCI-DSS Level 1 certified for Card Present (CP) and Card Not Present (CNP) transactions.

About DataMesh Group:
DataMesh Group is focused on revolutionising the current payment systems available to Australian merchants, delivering integrated payment capabilities and valuable customer insights through bespoke payment and data processing solutions.

The Company’s proprietary financial switching platform (Unify™) has resolved payments technology and compliance issues for major retailers and their customers while maintaining robust relationships with banking and regulatory partners.

It is the world’s most modern and powerful cloud and terrestrial-based financial switching solution available on the market. DataMesh Group's suite of financial payment systems hardware, software, infrastructure and data analytics products provide streamlined, low cost and flexible payment solutions integrated to leading point-of-sale (POS) systems and various next-gen payment devices.

DataMesh technology enables retailers to design the experience they deliver to customers, creating a hub for commerce and data that merchants, acquirers, card schemes and third parties can use to achieve better business outcomes.

DataMesh operates under PCI Standards Council and the Australian Payments Network regulations.

DataMesh’s switching platform is EMV and PCI-DSS Level 1 certified for Card Present (CP) and Card Not Present (CNP) transactions. Data collected by its software is always safe and secure. www.datameshgroup.com

US Capital Global Provides Bridge to $16 Million Financing for State-of-the-Art Medical Center and Surgical Hospital in Austin, Texas

San Francisco-based private financial group US Capital Global further expands its healthcare financing across the United States during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

San Francisco, California, USA., October 6, 2020 -- US Capital Global has structured and provided bridge financing to a $16 million facility for Westlake Surgical LP and Arise Healthcare System LLC. Operating high-end orthopedic and surgical centers in Austin, Texas, these companies provide premium medical care through their state-of-the-art surgical and imaging facilities, as well as emergency, rehabilitation, and wellness services. The Hospital at Westlake, for instance, is Austin’s finest locally operated acute care facility.

Headquartered in San Francisco, US Capital Global is a full-service private financial group with an established track record in investment banking, asset management, investment management, and capital formation services. The firm provides sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. All securities are offered by the group through its registered broker-dealer affiliate, US Capital Global Securities LLC.

The US Capital Global team has a long and proud history of supporting medium-sized businesses in the healthcare industry and has been increasing its healthcare financing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group has deep experience across a wide range of healthcare sub-industries, including medical devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical facilities and services, and drug manufacturing.

“I greatly appreciated the real-time feedback that US Capital Global has provided on what financing is available, as well as what it takes to qualify in this fast-changing credit market,” said Michael Welch, owner of Attila Management, the parent company of Westlake Surgical LP and Arise Healthcare System LLC. “This timely bridge facility addresses our immediate working capital needs, allowing us to pursue some of our corporate initiatives as we plan for a larger facility that will address our long-term financing needs.”

“We are pleased to have provided Westlake Surgical LP and Arise Healthcare System LLC with additional working capital to support their continued growth,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “US Capital Global has recently supported numerous innovative medical firms that provide life-saving care, products, and services. In addition to Westlake Surgical LP and Arise Healthcare System LLC, these include advanced MedTech firms such as Smart Matrix, the next-generation wound-care firm; EDP Biotech, a biotech developer focused on early disease detection; and the respiratory products developer, Valley Respiratory Services.”

About US Capital Global:
Established in 1998, US Capital Global leverages the latest FinTech and RegTech innovation to provide sophisticated debt, equity, and investment products to lower middle market companies and investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services through its affiliates, including US Capital Global Investment Management LLC, US Capital Global Wealth Management LLC, and its FINRA-registered broker-dealer, US Capital Global Securities LLC. The group collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

To learn more about US Capital Global, email Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO, at jsweeney@uscapglobal.com or call +1 415-889-1010.

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Accor, Hard Rock and Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen setting the benchmark with My Menu

My Menu a digital menu platform for restaurants, bars, clubs & pubs to take contactless orders and accept payments, making menus more accessible and restaurants becoming COVID-19 compliant overnight.

Kansas City, MO., October 5, 2020 -- My Menu a digital menu platform for restaurants, bars, clubs & pubs to take contactless orders and accept payments, making menus more accessible and restaurants becoming COVID-19 compliant overnight. With over 300+ hotels and 3000+ restaurant install base across 30+ countries, My Menu has established itself as a clear global leader in the contactless menu vertical.

My Menu’s innovative technology allows for much needed upselling at the point of ordering and helps increase the average order value helping the hospitality industry make a way in recouping it’s lost due to the pandemic.

Accor was the first hotel company to define a corporate policy when it came to the contactless menu, as early as May of this year. Floor Bleeker, Chief Information Officer at Accor said

“The health, safety and well-being of our guests and team members remain a top priority for Accor, especially during these unprecedented times. As a part of the #ALLSAFE program, the Accor Middle East & Africa IT team have partnered with My Menu, a global leader in the digital menu that redefine the way guests order food entirely contactless. Through this partnership, guests can now enjoy a menu copy on their personal device by scanning the restaurant’s QR code and without the need to download any application.”

“To date, more than 500 restaurants in over 150 Accor Hotels in the Middle East & Africa region have seamlessly implemented My Menu to ensure a contactless yet efficient service for guests.” added Floor.

Although most hotel brands haven’t announced a corporate standard a decision is being made at the property level. Many Marriott properties such as JW Marriott Marquis, The Grosvenor House, Le Meridien, Westin and others such as Caesar’s Palace, Meydan Hotels were among the early adopters of My Menu.

Globally loved iconic brand Hard Rock had this to say

“Love All, Serve All

At Hard Rock, we’ve lived by this motto for nearly 50 years. And right now, it’s more important than ever to us when it comes to keeping you safe.

That’s why we are going out of our way to ensure that your visit to Hard Rock Cafe is as safe (and enjoyable) as we can possibly make it.

Part of these measures is teaming up with My Menu to ensure that all of our menus are now digital - simply scan the QR code on your table and read the menu on your personal device. It’s easy and safe and our team of young, digitally minded, socially distanced servers are on hand to answer any queries you may have, to ensure your table is clean enough to eat off and to offer a friendly squirt of sanitizer if you want it. Stay safe and sound. After all, tattoos don’t wash off - but germs do!” said Nada Hayati, General manager at Hard Rock

Other popular brands who understood the importance of contactless menu at an early stage are Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen, Nandos, Wagamama, Carluccio’s, Max, Zafran to name a few.

When asked why are so many well-known brands opting for My Menu? The CEO and Co-founder of My Menu - Abhishek Bose said

“Our core objective at My Menu is to increase the average check value of any restaurant. I believe hotels and restaurants have realized that a good QR Code Menu is much more than just a safety feature. My Menu implemented with all its features has proven to increase sales by 30%!”

My Menu has recently announced direct integration with payment gateways such as Stripe, Razorpay, 2Checkout and Checkout. This enables restaurants in to accept online payment directly into their account.

To take advantage of the free trial and for further information visit https://www.mydigimenu.com/

My Menu is an 'all-in-one' menu and order management system for hospitality venues. The QR Code Generator and Menu ordering system provide guests with a complete contactless, self-ordering and self-payment system. My Menu’s online ordering and delivery module help the restaurant to start accepting orders directly at zero commission. My Menu improves efficiency and guest experience while increasing revenue. Integration with multiple payment gateways such as stripe, checkout, 2checkout, razor pay ensures restaurants can start accepting payments online directly into their accounts.

GS Medical in Thomasville, North Carolina Manufacturing Disposable Face Mask to Fight Shortage, Quality and Price

A North Carolina Based Surgeon is now Manufacturing Disposable Face Mask to Provide Better Quality and Fair Pricing.

Thomasville, North Carolina, United States., October 5, 2020 -- By the end of December 2019 Dr Gajendra Singh, a North Carolina based surgeon in Winston-Salem was experiencing shortage of mask for use in his office for patient consultation and office procedures. It lasted for several months and ongoing to the extent that his practice started to suffer. Because of unavailability of the mask his office had to turn down patients and stopped doing office-based procedures, which are being offered as lowest cost in the country. This greatly impacted the low-cost services provided to the community by his office. In the end of May he was able to purchase couple boxes of mask for about $45 each from an online retailer.

With the frustration of shortage, price gouging and very poor quality of imported masks, Dr. Gajendra Singh decided to start manufacturing of mask in the USA to avoid importing them from overseas and better control over quality and price. This led to the foundation of GS Medical Corp and a small, local, US based manufacturing firm was started in July 2020 in Thomasville, NC.

Main goal for GS Medical is to provide better quality and fairly priced disposable face masks made in the USA, to the community as well as medical professionals and facilities. With the COVID-19 spreading and shutting down businesses and increasing worries about the health, finances and lifestyle, GS Medical was able to provide jobs to the local community instead of spending money in importing face mask from China.

GS Medical has supported local community by providing charity to local schools, colleges and other necessary places by donating free masks. “My goal in life is to help other people and community as much as possible, like I have done in my other endeavors and medical practice” Said CEO Dr. Gajendra Singh of GS Medical.  He also added “I want anyone to reach out to me directly if anything I can do to help. By supporting this small business, community is actually supporting themselves and people working here”.

GS medical offer retail and wholesale purchase on its website https://gsmedic.com. It offers great discount for medical professionals, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement and medical facilities. For large purchases and discounts for the businesses and medical facilities, the company can be reached by email sales@gsmedic.com

About GS Medical:
GS medical is a local USA based manufacturer located in Thomasville, NC. At GS Medical, disposable face mask, are built to the international standards. These masks are developed using high-quality raw materials and are fully proficient in creating a physical barrier to particulate materials and fluids. In hospitals and healthcare facilities and other risky areas, there is a huge risk of cross-contamination. The quality collection of disposable face masks provide the necessary face shield to filter out germs, dust, pollen, smoke, and other disease-causing elements and help against splashes, droplets, or sprays entering the oral or nasal areas. Visit https://gsmedic.com for details.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

FourPL Leadership Announcement - Anthony Hawkins

FourPL welcomes back founding member and partner, Anthony Hawkins after his secondment at Open Sky Group Pty Ltd as CEO

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia., September 24, 2020 -- FourPL, a leading Australian IT consulting company specialising in supply chain and spend management, is excited to welcome back founding member and partner, Anthony Hawkins to the FourPL fold after his secondment at Open Sky Group Pty Ltd as CEO.

For the past three years, Anthony successfully led Joint Venture organisation, Open Sky Group Pty Ltd from concept, through to the appointment of an external CEO, Ian Drummond.

Anthony will assume the role as Chief Strategy Officer allowing him to focus on supporting FourPL's customers around strategy, innovation and technology adoption. Along with Anthony’s focus on strategy and innovation he will also lead the Logistics Execution and Supply Chain Visibility service line.

Reflecting on his move back to FourPL, Anthony said: “I am relishing the opportunity to guide FourPL and our customers as they leverage technology, to capitalise on the opportunities that the market disruption creates for us.”
FourPL  are delighted to have Anthony back in the FourPL Team” says Brett Findlay, FourPL CEO.  “Under Anthony’s strategic leadership we are looking to provide customers with more focused expertise and solutions.”

Anthony is a highly experienced information technology professional, bringing business acumen, supply chain capability and information systems strategy to the business. Anthony’s ability to simplify complex problems and help his clients understand, visualise and articulate future directions for their information systems makes him an invaluable adviser. He is widely respected as an expert in his field and is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars.

About FourPL:
FourPL is a leading Australian owned supply chain and procurement solutions provider with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Our focus is to help large companies recognise where they can gain value with technology, understand how a technology initiative is performing, help them buy a solution, or deliver the outcome/service they require. We have specialist systems expertise within the domains of Spend Management, Logistics Execution and Supply Chain Visibility.
We work with global partners and leading-edge technology solution providers and take pride in our independence when choosing to work with solution providers. www.fourpl.com.au.

About FourPL Pty Ltd
FourPL PTy Ltd provide procurement and supply chain system advisory, implementation, support and operational services for our customers. FourPL Pty Ltd have specialist systems expertise within the domains of Spend Management, Logistics Execution and Supply Chain Visibility.  Our focus is to help large companies recognise where they can gain value with technology, understand how a technology initiative is performing, help them buy a solution, or deliver the outcome/service they require.  We partner with software market leaders in the domains where we are experts.