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Jord BioScience Field Trials Deliver Breakthrough Consistency in Biological Crop Protection, Boosting Soybean Yields Across Midwest

Jord BioScience

Jord BioScience, a leading science and analytics company providing customizable microbial solutions for agriculture, unveiled two years of field trial data showing its proprietary microbial solutions consistently outperform industry-standard treatments, increasing soybean yield by up to 3.1 bushels per acre across 16 Midwest locations–even under dramatically different weather conditions. The company’s approach, powered by its 6,500-isolate global microbial bank and advanced analytics, demonstrated win-rates* exceeding 80% and improved performance over leading biological and chemical benchmarks by 11 percent to 25 percent, signaling a new era of reliable, field-ready biologicals for farmers facing mounting pressures to deliver higher productivity and sustainability. “Jord BioScience is committed to discovery of microbial solutions that consistently improve return on investment, while improving plant and soil health,” said Dr. Keri Carstens, president and CEO at Jord BioScience. “Our field data show that our microbial leads not only outperform current benchmarks but also provide much-needed reliability for farmers seeking sustainable, high-performing crop inputs. Through partnerships with leading agribusinesses, we aim to be a trusted, science-driven partner to advance better and more consistent crop protection products.” By understanding how microbes, as living entities, work in the soil to enhance or detract from each other, Jord BioScience is creating solutions that have a superior win-rate in the field. Unlike a chemistry-based application approach, where a product is applied everywhere at the same rate, Jord sees a much higher win-rate when identifying microbial interactions that complement each other biologically. “In two drastically different growing seasons, our microbial leads consistently delivered yield improvements and high win rates—even in high-yield environments where biologicals rarely show ROI,” said Andrea Arias, vice president of Data Science and Crop Testing. “This consistency is a game-changer for growers seeking reliable biological crop protection.” For the past two years, Jord has studied five microbial leads in soybean seed treatments to identify biological ingredients that can spur emergence, plant health and yield. Across 16 locations in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Illinois, Jord’s microbial leads, integrated into standard commercial soybean seed treatments, delivered yield increases of 1.4 to 3.1 bushels per acre during both the drought-affected 2023 season and the wet 2024 season. Quality Microbials Discovery for Fast-Tracked Crop Protection Solutions “In December of 2022, we set a goal to improve performance for a current market-leading microbial product, and to do that with a faster developmental timeline than traditional products,” said Carstens. “By March 2023, our team had identified five microbial leads that were ready to use in replicated field trials. That level of speed and productivity is unheard of in the agricultural research space.” Jord’s discovery process aims to address challenges by optimizing the microbial network that plants rely on for growth. By identifying how microbes work together to enhance microbial activities in the soil, Jord inoculants help boost plant productivity. Jord goes even further by screening for leads that will satisfy regulatory and fermentation scalability benchmarks at the beginning of the process, ensuring product quality end-to-end. “When creating the Jord BioScience Microbial Bank, our founder and Chief Science Officer, Dr. Linda Kinkel was very specific in sourcing microbes strategically from diverse global agriculturally relevant locations. Dr. Kinkel’s rigorous selection process contributes to Jord’s high success rate in finding solutions for a variety of problems in the field,” Arias said. Jord BioScience’ s proprietary technology and custom solutions are available to commercialize, by incorporating with products in the market to extend lifecycle, or to partner with microbials in the development pipeline to enhance crop performance, drive more consistent results and expand market adoption. In addition, Jord can create entirely new products that introduce novel activity, offering further opportunities for differentiation and market growth. For more information about Jord BioScience, visit jordbioscience.com. *Win rate is calculated as the number of locations with a 0.5 bu/ac advantage over the leading biological and chemistry (Treatment 3) over the total number of locations. About Jord BioScience Jord BioScience, founded on research from the University of Minnesota, is a science and analytics company developing cutting-edge microbial technologies to enhance crop productivity and sustainability in agriculture. The company leverages over three decades of research by Dr. Linda Kinkel and her team, who collected thousands of unique soil microbes globally. Jord's proprietary technology and custom formulations are designed to extend product lifecycles, enhance crop performance, and expand market adoption of microbial solutions. From product concept through commercialization, Jord BioScience fast-tracks novel product development, reducing discovery from years to less than 10 months. This approach maximizes value and results in today's competitive marketplace. The company is currently conducting product development trials in the U.S., Argentina, and Brazil. For more information, visit www.jordbioscience.com Contact Details AgTech PR for Jord BioScience Jennifer Goldston jennifer@agtechpr.com Company Website https://www.jordbioscience.com

April 29, 2025 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Roberts & Ryan Earns Prestigious VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Award for 2025

Roberts & Ryan, Inc.

Roberts & Ryan, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned broker-dealer, is honored to receive the 2025 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Award — one of the program’s highest distinctions. This award celebrates the firm’s strong and ongoing dedication to hiring, developing, and supporting veterans, military spouses, and members of the National Guard and Reserves. The VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer distinction is reserved for organizations that demonstrate a sustained and comprehensive approach to veteran employment, retention, and support. Roberts & Ryan joins a select group of top-performing employers nationwide that serve as role models for veteran-focused workforce development. “Roberts & Ryan has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes. “Roberts & Ryan is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others.” Roberts & Ryan’s recognition highlights the firm’s ongoing efforts to support service members transitioning to civilian careers. As a veteran-founded company, Roberts & Ryan understands the unique strengths and experiences veterans bring to the workforce and actively integrates that perspective into its hiring practices, workplace culture, and community outreach. “As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business, supporting the military-connected community is part of our DNA,” said Edward D’Alessandro, CEO at Roberts & Ryan. “This award reflects our deep commitment to honoring those who serve and not just through employment, but through opportunity, growth, and lasting impact.” The VETS Indexes 5-star Employer award was granted on April 11, 2025 Recipients of the VETS Indexes Employer Awards are selected based on their responses to VETS Indexes’ groundbreaking survey, which examines the most important veteran employment metrics via a granular, objective, and data-focused questionnaire. There was no compensation paid or received for consideration of the award. To view the full list of 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards recipients, visit: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2025 About Roberts and Ryan, Inc. Roberts & Ryan, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO) broker-dealer with execution capabilities in the capital markets, equities, and fixed-income trading. The firm was founded in 1987 by a United States Marine Corps Vietnam combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. With over $2.38 million in committed donations, Roberts & Ryan is active in donating to charitable foundations that make significant positive impacts in the lives of Veterans and their families, focusing primarily on general wellness, mental health, and career transition. To learn more about Roberts & Ryan, please visit www.roberts-ryan.com. Securities are offered by Roberts & Ryan Inc., member FINRA | SIPC | MSRB | NYSE | NASDAQ. Contact Details Michael C. Del Priore +1 646-859-4061 mdelpriore@roberts-ryan.com Company Website https://www.roberts-ryan.com

April 29, 2025 09:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time

TempoPay Rx Launches to Help Bridge the Prescription Drug Affordability Gap

TempoPay

TempoPay, a subsidiary of industry-leading healthcare financing and payments solutions provider PayMedix, today announced the availability of TempoPay Rx, a financing solution designed to address the growing trend in prescription drug non-adherence across the country. “We are excited to bring TempoPay Rx to the market and help create simpler and more affordable access to prescription medications for our clients,” said Tom Policelli, CEO, PayMedix. “We have seen how decreasing financial barriers to medical care has improved health outcomes for members and financial results for our employer clients. Expanding this to include pharmacy costs is the next logical step to help consumers get the care they need when they need it." With prescription drug prices rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, access and affordability for the nearly two-thirds (61%) of Americans who take prescription medications has become a serious concern. More than half (55%) of Americans report being worried about affording their prescription drug costs and nearly one-third (31%) have avoided taking medications as prescribed due to cost. TempoPay Rx is a card-based financing solution that provides enrolled employees with access to interest-free financing for prescription medications for themselves and their dependents. Employees of participating employers can receive the benefit with no credit checks or income requirements. The program offers interest and fee-free financing on a revolving basis, with flexible repayment terms made either via bank account or payroll deductions. TempoPay Rx members can access their benefit via the TempoPay app and can use either their mobile wallet or a TempoPay VISA® card to pay. PayMedix has been providing interest-free financing for in-network medical care for over 15 years. It recently completed a comprehensive study of the long-term benefits of its innovative payments solution on 45,000 active members in Wisconsin and found that not only was in-patient hospital care of PayMedix members lower than national averages by 8%, but employer medical trend increases were nearly 40% lower than the national average. “Making prescription medications more accessible by lowering the financing barriers ultimately brings the cost of healthcare down,” said Brian Marsella, President, PayMedix. “It’s a fact that medication non-adherence leads to worsening health, increased emergency room visits and hospital admissions, driving costs higher. Our clients have experienced enormous value from our medical care financing and have asked for expanded support for prescription medications. We’re proud to extend TempoPay Rx to all of our HPS employer groups this summer. Employers can further enhance this benefit with additional coverage for more funding or types of needs, ensuring comprehensive support for their employees.” TempoPay Rx will be available for all PayMedix employer groups in the HPS medical network at no additional cost beginning August 2025, with $500 in revolving funds to help subscribers afford prescription medications for themselves and their dependents. In addition to TempoPay Rx, interest-free financing for medical, dental and vision care is available through the TempoPay platform for any employer nationwide. More information can be found at www.tempopay.com. About TempoPay TempoPay partners with employers to help their employees manage their medical costs with interest-free financing and flexible repayment options. With the TempoPay Visa® card employees can take control of how they pay for healthcare without added stress, providing simple access to the financial security needed for happier, healthier lives. About PayMedix PayMedix is the only company solving the problem of high out-of-pocket costs for everyone -- providers, patients, employers, and TPAs. PayMedix is changing how people access, use, and pay for healthcare by guaranteeing payments to providers and financing for all patients. PayMedix has processed more than $5 billion in medical payments for hospital systems and physician practices and can be implemented in conjunction with any PPO or HMO network. Contact Details TempoPay Hattie Ninteau hninteau@hps.md Company Website https://www.tempopay.com

April 29, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NAVEX Appoints New International EVP and Managing Director

NAVEX Global

NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced Yuval Grauer as International EVP and Managing Director. He will lead business growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and the Asia-Pacific region (APJ), becoming an integral member of the executive leadership team. Based in London, Grauer will spearhead initiatives to extend NAVEX solutions across high growth markets. He brings years of strategic insight from his time at McKinsey & Company, combined with deep operational expertise and a proven track record of growing and scaling global businesses of all sizes. He holds an MBA from Columbia University in New York, a Master of Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, and continues studies in Economics at the Universitat de Barcelona. “We are delighted to have Yuval join our leadership team,” said Andrew Bates, Chief Executive Officer, NAVEX. “His strong strategic leadership skills are an excellent match for NAVEX as we rapidly scale throughout EMEA and APJ regions. He joins NAVEX at a pivotal time of growth, bringing the vision and expertise needed to seamlessly drive international operations to achieve our global strategy.” “I am excited to join NAVEX at such an important time for its international business. I look forward to driving strategic expansion across the regions and empowering customers to succeed as they navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments,” said Grauer. International markets are integral to NAVEX’s overall business strategy as the company continues to invest significantly in products and resources in EMEA and APJ regions to drive smart, sustained growth and success. In January, the business announced the grand opening of its permanent Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bangalore, India. With a presence now across America, Europe and Asia, NAVEX’s impact spans the globe, providing over 88 million employees at more than 13,000 organisations with a safer place to work. Trusted by over 13,000 organizations, including 70 percent of Fortune 100 and 500 companies, NAVEX is the global leader in risk and compliance solutions. Its NAVEX One platform strengthens risk and compliance programs, empowering organizations with unparalleled industry benchmark data and insights. NAVEX One provides a 360-degree view of enterprise, third party and ecosystem risk for enhanced regulatory compliance and proactive risk management. Based in Lake Oswego, OR, with a global presence, NAVEX continues to shape the future of governance, risk and compliance. Visit our blog or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Contact Details NAVEX +1 617-388-5773 anita.lo@navex.com Company Website https://navex.com

April 29, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Consulta Remédios Selects Kevel’s Retail Media Cloud to Power its Next-Generation Advertising Platform

Kevel

Kevel, the leading provider of API-based retail media ad serving technology, today announced that Consulta Remédios, Brazil's largest medicine price comparison platform, has selected Kevel's Retail Media Cloud™ to power the development and enhancement of its in-house retail media network. This partnership marks a significant step in Consulta Remédios' digital transformation strategy, enabling the platform to offer more targeted and effective advertising solutions to its partners and underscores Kevel's growing presence in the Latin American market. By leveraging Kevel's cutting-edge technology, Consulta Remédios aims to create a bespoke advertising platform that aligns with its commitment to providing accessible healthcare information and competitive pricing to Brazilian consumers. The new retail media network will enable Consulta Remédios to offer its advertising partners more targeted and effective ways to reach customers while enhancing the user experience for its millions of monthly visitors. Working closely with the Kevel team, Consulta Remédios will leverage the Retail Media Cloud™ to create seamless integrations of retail media offerings into its digital strategies. This collaboration will emphasize enhancements to the user experience across both owned and off-site channels through personalization and relevant product recommendations, utilizing Consulta Remédios' unique first-party data. James Avery, Founder and CEO of Kevel, commented, "We're excited to support Consulta Remédios as they expand their retail media capabilities. Their decision to build their retail media network on our Retail Media Cloud™ demonstrates the value in our flexible API-first platform - empowering them to quickly launch customized ad campaigns, unlock rich first-party targeting and deliver highly personalized ad experiences. We're excited to help Consulta Remédios create a truly unique advertising experience that reflects their mission of making healthcare more accessible and affordable in Brazil." Key benefits of the Consulta Remédios-Kevel partnership include: Advanced Targeting: Consulta Remédios can now harness its rich first-party data to create AI-powered customer segments, enabling highly personalized advertising campaigns. Diverse Ad Formats: Kevel's platform supports a wide range of ad units, allowing Consulta Remédios to implement native ads, sponsored listings, and contextual displays seamlessly. Rapid Deployment: With Kevel's technology, Consulta Remédios can launch custom retail media campaigns in as little as 14 days, ensuring agility during peak health seasons and promotional periods. Data Compliance and Security: Kevel's industry-leading data compliance features allow Consulta Remédios to confidently use its customer data while maintaining strict privacy standards. Improved Advertiser ROI: More precise targeting and diverse ad formats are expected to significantly enhance returns for Consulta Remédios' advertising partners. Paulo Vion, CEO at Consulta Remédios, said, "At Consulta Remédios, we're always looking for innovative ways to improve our users' experience and provide value to our advertising partners. Kevel's Retail Media Cloud™ gives us the tools and flexibility we need to build a retail media network that's uniquely tailored to the healthcare industry. We're excited about the possibilities this opens up for our business, our users, and our advertising partners." The implementation of Kevel's Retail Media Cloud™, facilitated in collaboration with local partner ShopperMedia, is expected to be completed in phases over the coming months, with the first ad placements going live later this year. About Kevel Kevel is transforming the retail media space with its cutting-edge, AI-driven ad tech infrastructure APIs that power the Retail Media Cloud™. This groundbreaking solution combines the power of AI insights with API-based technology, allowing multi-brand retailers to build dynamic, customizable ad platforms while maintaining full control of their first-party data. With Kevel, retailers can deliver personalized shopper experiences, optimize ad targeting, and unlock predictive insights to stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. Kevel's mission is rooted in the belief that every digital retailer should have the tools to create their own tailored ad platform, comparable to industry leaders like Amazon. Harnessing the power of AI for data-driven decision-making, Kevel has helped leading brands such as Chewy, The Home Depot, Edmunds, Lyft, Delivery Hero, Sonae, Slickdeals, and others launch impactful retail media networks—fostering innovation and unlocking new revenue opportunities.Learn more about how Kevel is transforming retail media at www.kevel.com. About Consulta Remédios Consulta Remédios is Brazil’s leading pharmaceutical marketplace platform, helping millions of Brazilians find the best prices on both prescription and over-the-counter medications. It also stands out as the largest aggregator of small, medium, and large pharmacy retailers in the country. With a mission to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, the platform provides transparent information on pricing, drug interactions, and nearby pharmacy locations. It serves as an essential tool for both consumers and healthcare professionals, supporting more informed decisions when purchasing medications. Contact Details Kevel Jennifer Choo Director of Marketing +1 973-343-8819 jchoo@kevel.com

April 29, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Novidea Provides Insights on the Five Key Challenges MGAs Navigate Amid Insurance Industry Evolution

Novidea

Novidea, provider of the cloud-native insurance management platform for brokers, agents, MGAs, and hybrid fronting carriers, today released new insights on the evolving MGA market, spotlighting the operational challenges shaping the sector’s future. Drawing on industry research, customer feedback, and engagement with global insurance stakeholders, Novidea experts identified the critical obstacles MGAs must overcome to sustain growth. MGAs are pivotal in bridging coverage gaps and driving market expansion. Research from Conning reveals that MGA premiums in the U.S. surpassed $102 billion, while The Actuarial Post reports $5.7 billion in the UK — marking continued momentum. However, as demand surges, MGAs have a growing business opportunity and need to navigate complexity, maintain agility, and balance growth with long-term profitability. “MGAs play a critical role in managing emerging risks and fueling market growth, but operational inefficiencies and fragmented and/or legacy technologies continue to hinder their full potential,” said Jeff Heine, Chief Revenue Officer at Novidea. “To thrive in this environment, MGAs must equip themselves with the tools and strategies to address these challenges and seize new opportunities. Novidea delivers advanced analytics and actionable insights that translate into real-time business intelligence, enabling MGAs to drive growth.” Five key challenges facing MGAs today are: Limited Business Insights – Poor data management, limited access to quality data and deficient reporting capabilities prevent many MGAs from gaining insights into business performance, making it hard to make smart decisions for the future, satisfy capacity providers and meet growth targets. Fragmented Systems and Collaboration Challenges – Relying on disconnected platforms complicates operations, reduces collaboration, and can cause ineffective communication between insurers, brokers, and third-party solutions providers. The inability to streamline and access real-time data across departments, anytime, from anywhere can hold MGAs back from optimally managing their businesses. Core Platform Limitations – Many MGAs run the risk of adopting outdated systems that lack critical functionalities and flexibility, limiting their ability to adapt to business opportunities and possibly falling behind competition. Regulatory Compliance – Keeping pace with evolving regulations introduces significant operational risks for under-resourced MGAs. Need for Market Adaptability – Many MGAs lack agile workflows and tools necessary to efficiently launch new commercial lines of business and adapt to changing conditions without disrupting current operations. MGAs must find innovative ways to overcome these obstacles while maintaining focus on client needs and market opportunities. A modern insurance management platform is essential for MGAs looking to thrive in a competitive market. These platforms enable organizations to scale efficiently, respond swiftly to market changes, and enhance service delivery, positioning them for sustained success in the evolving insurance landscape. Novidea's platform fully streamlines front, middle, and back offices, boosting operational efficiency while providing a seamless digital experience. MGAs can manage anything from submissions, quote-to-bind, policy issuance, and premium processing, to claims and accounting in one platform. Flexible Bordereaux production and value-driven reporting means clients can easily differentiate and demonstrate value to capacity providers and trading partners. Novidea’s open API infrastructure means you can tailor your business by adding functionality, capabilities, and services as you grow, capitalizing on a continuously evolving landscape. MGAs benefit from a 360-degree view of any account or portfolio of business, making it easy to make fast, accurate and informed business decisions based on valuable data insights across every phase of the insurance supply chain. Come meet with Novidea's experts at TIN Delegated Authority Strategy Day on 29th April in London or at Target Markets on May 6-8 in Dallas, TX. About Novidea Novidea is the leading Insurtech provider of a cloud-native, data-driven insurance management system. With its open API architecture, Novidea enables brokers, agents, MGAs, and carriers to modernise and manage the customer journey end-to-end and drive growth across the entire insurance distribution lifecycle. Novidea's streamlined and automated platform fully integrates front, middle, and back offices. The Novidea platform boosts operational efficiency while providing a seamless digital experience for team members and customers alike. Insurance businesses benefit from a 360-degree view of customers and policies and can access data and actionable insights anytime, anywhere, and on any device. In 2024, Novidea acquired Docomotion, a leading Document Generation platform. The company currently serves more than 350 customers worldwide. Contact Details Michelle Barry +1 603-809-2748 Michelle.barry@chameleon.co Elliot Lane +44 20 7623 2368 FWDNovidea@fwdconsulting.co.uk Company Website https://novidea.com/

April 29, 2025 03:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NAFA’s 2025 Media Day Highlights Groundbreaking Innovations and Industry Advances

NAFA Fleet Management Association

Media Day returned for its third year at NAFA Fleet Management Association’s annual Institute & Expo in Long Beach, California. The event provided a dynamic platform for nearly a dozen leading companies to share breaking news, innovations and important announcements with industry reporters. Participants showcased a range of industry advancements in AI, data analytics, education, safety and more. "Media Day continues to be a cornerstone of NAFA’s Institute & Expo, providing an invaluable opportunity for industry leaders to showcase their latest innovations and engage directly with the media," said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. "The exciting announcements and groundbreaking solutions shared today highlight the fleet industry’s commitment to driving innovation and shaping the future of fleet management." Below is a look at the breaking news presented during NAFA’s I&E Media Day 2025: RoadFlex (Booth #1535) Presented by Rush Akin, Chief Revenue Officer RoadFlex and E.J. Ward Inc. announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize fleet fuel management. By integrating RoadFlex’s advanced fuel card data into SimplyFuel Solutions' industry-leading platform, fleet managers can now access all fuel transactions—both retail and on-premises—within a single dashboard. This innovative approach overcomes the limitations of legacy fuel cards, offering real-time transaction visibility and proactive control over all transactions before they take place. Bluedot (Booth #1730) Presented by Selinay Parlak, Co-founder & COO Bluedot launched Shared Private Chargers, unlocking access to previously off-limits depot chargers through its partner network. Fleets can now charge where they actually park—no new infrastructure required. It’s the first platform unifying public, home and depot charging to boost uptime and streamline operations. Fleetio (Booth #1539) Presented by Kayleigh O'Malley, Fleetio's Product Marketing Manager, Reporting & Analytics, and Melissa Cox, Fleetio's Product Manager, Reporting & Analytics Fleetio shared a preview of Advanced Analytics, an interactive, in-depth reporting tool that prioritizes fleet data. This tool enhances data analysis, providing key metrics to improve performance and uncover additional cost savings. With these intuitive insights, fleets can make more knowledgeable, data-driven decisions to impact business strategy. The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) (Booth #1654) Presented by Susan Hipp, NETS' Executive Director NETS announced an update to its Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes to Employers report and Cost of Crashes Calculator—coming this October—to show how driver safety investments protect employees, cut fleet costs and deliver measurable ROI—all critical insights in a challenging economy. Connex2X, LLC (Booth #1232) Presented by Paul Porrini, Co-Founder Connex2X announced its collaboration with SoundHound AI to revolutionize mobile food ordering. Combining Connex2X's NEXi fleet optimization platform with SoundHound's voice technology, drivers can effortlessly place orders, make payments and navigate to pick-up locations hands-free at thousands of restaurants. This collaboration delivers unmatched convenience and efficiency in mobile commerce, transforming the way drivers order food on the go. Chevin Fleet Solutions (Booth #1630) Presented by Richard Clark, Global Head of Product Chevin Fleet Solutions launched Smart Integrate – a powerful, user-friendly integration platform for FleetWave. Users can build and manage API connections with ease using a visual interface, connect systems in real time, and take full control of their fleet data for smarter, faster decisions. Slate (Booth #1921) Presented by Jeremy Snyder, Chief Commercial Officer Slate is a new American company established in 2022 focused on delivering radically affordable, personalizable and reliable electric vehicles. Slate presented its innovative truck platform so customizable that it can transform from a 2-seat pickup to a 5-seat SUV. Slate also unveiled its fleet reservation program and strategy. Purpose Auto (Booth #1626) Presented by Jason Rascoe, Creator Purpose Auto unveiled its Virtual Reality - Automotive Repair Mechanic Training Courses and Hiring Gauge—offering immersive, ASE-aligned courses and pre-hire assessments that help schools, fleets, and shops train and hire techs faster, safer, and smarter—while cutting training and hiring costs. Queclink (Booth #1807) Presented by Manny Hernandez, Vice President of North America Queclink introduced its next-gen AI-driven telematics solution, predicting vehicle failures, optimizing driver performance, and preventing accidents before they occur. Powered by advanced machine learning, the solution enables real-time data visibility and brings road safety to the next level. IntelliShift (Booth #1731) Presented by Ryan Wilkinson, COO IntelliShift announced a new partnership with Netradyne to integrate AI-powered Driver•i cameras into its fleet platform, enhancing safety, reducing risk, and boosting performance. With install services and unified tech, IntelliShift helps fleets streamline ops and optimize their tech stacks in 2025 and beyond. For more information about NAFA and upcoming events, please visit www.nafa.org. The 2025 I&E sponsors include Automotive Fleet, Enterprise Fleet Management, FASTER Asset Solutions, Fleetio, Fleetworthy, Geotab, Holman, Honda, Hyundai Motor America, Inspiration Fleet, IntelliShift, LEGEND, Merchants Fleet, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Motive, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ram Professional, Reindeer Logistics, LLC, Rexel Energy, RTA The Fleet Success Company, Samsara, Voyager Mastercard, and Wheels, Inc. NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year. For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. Contact Details Keaveny Hewitt +1 919-622-5276 khewitt@onwrdupwrd.com Company Website https://www.nafa.org/

April 28, 2025 04:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time

TRON DAO Supports Emerging Talent at Harvard Blockchain Conference 2025

TRON DAO

Geneva, Switzerland, April 28 2025 — TRON DAO is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the Harvard Blockchain Conference 2025 (HBC25), a premier student-organized blockchain and AI conference hosted by the Harvard Undergraduate Blockchain Club (HUB). The Harvard Blockchain Conference brought together an elite gathering of 350 participants, including 150 students and 200 industry professionals, thought leaders, innovators, and blockchain enthusiasts to explore cutting-edge developments in decentralized technology, ethical policy frameworks and the convergence of AI with blockchain solutions. On Day 1, TRON DAO co-hosted a Happy Hour with HUB, creating an engaging conversational space for young innovators. This networking event seamlessly complemented the conference theme of 'Blockchain in Action' and showcased TRON's commitment to practical, real-world blockchain applications. Throughout the evening, meaningful discussions flourished as attendees exchanged ideas and insights. The TRON DAO team expressed both excitement and honor at supporting the next generation of blockchain visionaries at one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions. Following Day 2 of the conference, Steven Bischoff, Community Lead of TRON DAO participated in a fireside chat discussing the topic, “Stablecoins and Real World Adoption”. The session featured Alyssa Ponzo, Lead Product Manager at Aptos Labs with moderation by Glenn Rothwell, Sales Development Manager at Alchemy. Bischoff offered valuable perspectives on stablecoin adoption through emerging markets while showcasing TRON’s latest Go-To-Market integrations. Before closing off the conference, the organisers of Harvard Blockchain Conference presented Justin Sun, Founder of TRON, with the prestigious "Best Blockchain Innovator" Award, with Bischoff accepting the honor on Sun's behalf. This recognition celebrates TRON's position as a leading network in the blockchain space that has pioneered stablecoin adoption, creating significant opportunities in emerging markets worldwide. Acknowledging Sun’s visionary leadership throughout this process. TRON DAO’s participation at HBC25 shows its continued support in powering the next generation of leaders, in efforts to drive the next wave of Web3 development. For more information about TRON's initiatives and upcoming events, please visit TRON DAO’s official website. About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $70 billion. As of April 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 302 million in total user accounts, more than 10 billion in total transactions, and over $20 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network Contact Details Yeweon Park press@tron.network Company Website https://trondao.org/

April 28, 2025 04:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Sonrai Security Unveils AI-Powered Just-in-Time Access for AWS

Sonrai Security

Sonrai Security, a leader in cloud identity and access management, today announced the launch of Just-in-Time (JIT) Access, a powerful new capability within the Sonrai Cloud Permissions Firewall for AWS. The solution eliminates standing privileges in production environments while preserving operational agility—thanks in part to seamless integration with Amazon Bedrock for AI-powered session summaries of privileged user activities. Sonrai’s JIT Access enables temporary, on-demand permissions without proxies, jump boxes, or complex deployments. Teams gain access only when needed and only for as long as necessary—aligned to zero-trust principles and security best practices. Every session is fully auditable with AI-generated summaries built using Amazon Bedrock, providing instant clarity on what occurred during elevated access without requiring screen recordings or manual log reviews. Any anomalous activity is also highlighted. “Standing access is one of the biggest unresolved risks in cloud security,” said Brendan Hannigan, CEO and co-founder of Sonrai Security. “With JIT and AI-powered visibility, we’re eliminating that risk—without slowing down developers. And with Bedrock, we delivered this powerful solution rapidly.” Unlike traditional PAM tools, which often rely on manual reviews or clunky infrastructure, Sonrai’s JIT solution is cloud-native, cost-effective, and deploys in hours—not months. With Amazon Bedrock, Sonrai’s engineering team was able to deliver rich, AI-driven session summaries in a matter of weeks, with no additional vendor overhead, security reviews, or infrastructure complexity. Why Amazon Bedrock? Security-first: Built-in data privacy and security aligned with AWS best practices Frictionless integration: Cloud Permissions Firewall is AWS-native—Bedrock just worked Faster time to market: Delivered in weeks, not months Flexible and cost-effective: AI models tailored to security needs without runaway cost “Session summaries are critical for audits, investigations, and compliance,” said Matt Carle, Head of Product at Sonrai Security. “But nobody wants to sift through raw logs. Bedrock lets us generate intelligent, human-readable insights from every privileged session—so teams get the context they need without extra effort.” JIT Access is now available for AWS customers using the Sonrai Cloud Permissions Firewall. Azure and GCP support will follow. To learn more, sign up for a free trial today. About Sonrai Security Sonrai Security is a leading public cloud identity and access management solutions provider. With a mission to empower enterprises of all sizes to innovate securely and confidently, Sonrai Security delivers identity, access, and permissions security for companies running on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms. The company is renowned for pioneering the Cloud Permissions Firewall, enabling one-click least privilege while supporting developer access needs without disruption. Trusted by leading companies across various industries, Sonrai Security is committed to driving innovation and excellence in cloud security. Sonrai Security has offices in New York and New Brunswick, Canada and is backed by ISTARI, Menlo Ventures, Polaris Partners, and TenEleven Ventures. For more information, visit https://sonraisecurity.com/ Contact Details Sonrai Security Press@SonraiSecurity.com Company Website https://sonraisecurity.com

April 28, 2025 01:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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