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San Francisco, CA, California, United States, May 16, 2025 -- Stack AI, a company focused on building infrastructure for deploying AI agents in enterprise environments, has announced the successful close of a $16 million Series A funding round . This investment comes amid a surge in enterprise interest in AI, especially in tools that go beyond general-purpose chatbots to integrate deeply with internal systems and workflows.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) filed Q1 2025 results and reaffirmed its 2026 revenue target of $40 million to $50 million, projecting $12 million to $15 million in revenue in the second half of 2025. The company expects to close its acquisition of CompuSystems Inc. during the week of May 19. Recent strategic milestones include joining IBM’s Partner Plus, licensing its ADIO(R) ultrasonic advertising tech to NYIAX, and launching a secure tokenized data vending platform with Kove IO. Datavault also advanced its VerifyU strategy through a deal with the NFL Alumni Association.

SOBRsafe (NASDAQ: SOBR) has appointed Kris Pederson, a veteran corporate director with leadership roles at EY, IBM (NYSE: IBM), and PwC, to its Board of Directors effective May 1, 2025, where she will also chair the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Company also named Dr. Benjamin Sanchez as a Scientific Advisor in February to support federal funding and clinical research partnerships. The additions bring deep expertise in governance, digital innovation, and biomedical engineering as SOBRsafe continues scaling its alcohol detection technology platform.

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Pro bono marketing program to advance corporate innovation for resilient housing worldwide.GLOUCESTER, Mass. - May 6, 2025 - PRLog -- ABM for Good™, launched in January 2025 to bring the power of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) to mission-driven non-profit organizations, announced today that it has selected Build Change for its first project. The partnership aims to accelerate Build Change's efforts to expand strategic corporate partnerships and drive greater innovation and impact through resilient housing solutions worldwide.Build Change, a global leader in disaster-resilient housing and post-disaster reconstruction, will collaborate with ABM for Good to identify and engage corporate partners best aligned with Build Change's mission, technology, and scalable solutions."As we look to deepen our engagement with the private sector, the expertise and innovative thinking from ABM for Good™ comes at the perfect time," said Monica Schroeder, VP Global Engagement of Build Change. "We're excited to partner in launching this proven commercial strategy into the nonprofit sector and help scale it with mission-driven organizations that need to collaborate more than ever.""We've had great success working with top firms including IBM, Autodesk, Cisco, and Holcim to improve housing and quality of life," said Juan Caballero, CEO of Build Change. "Today, as we move into the next era for tech- and AI-enabled resilience for housing, home-based businesses, and schools, we look forward to further strengthening corporate partnerships that can protect lives and livelihoods worldwide.This initiative marks a significant step for ABM for Good, whose mission is to bring proven B2B marketing strategies to the social sector in ways that build capacity, increase funding, and foster long-term partnerships."Build Change is exactly the kind of organization we created ABM for Good to support and prove the value of Account-Based Marketing in the nonprofit sector," said Rob Leavitt, Co-founder and CEO of ABM for Good. "They are addressing critical challenges in the world with a proven, scalable approach and 20 years of success in extremely difficult circumstances. We are honored to help amplify their voice and fuel their growth with the right corporate partners."Both organizations see this as a foundation for future collaborations and a model for how ABM can serve the greater good for nonprofit organizations in sustainability, civic engagement and community development.About Build ChangeBuild Change is the global leader in systems change for resilient housing. Our engineers, builders, coders, policy advocates, and leading partners are providing urgently needed housing solutions in the world's most disaster-prone countries. Shifting power to families since 2004, Build Change has safeguarded over $5.2 billion in housing infrastructure assets across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, improving the lives of over 1.4 million people by building new or retrofitting more than 282,000 buildings, at a cost of $51 per safer person.Learn more at www.buildchange.org or follow us on X and LinkedIn.About ABM for GoodABM for Good™ connects experienced marketing professionals with nonprofit organizations, enabling them to drive greater funding, influence, and impact in areas including civic engagement, community development, and sustainability. Leveraging the power of Account-Based Marketing, ABM for Good provides practical expertise to help eligible nonprofits increase awareness, deepen engagement, and accelerate innovation with their most important audiences, supporters, and partners.Learn more at www.abmforgood.org or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), an AI-driven data monetization company, has partnered with high-performance computing firm Kove to debut a secure, tokenized data vending platform at IBM Think 2025 in Boston. The solution integrates Kove’s SDM Memory Tower 39i with Datavault’s patented Data Vault® and related AI tools to enable real-time, encrypted data transactions without transferring raw data. The system, compatible with Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks, aims to help enterprises in finance, biotech, and defense unlock new revenue from underutilized data while meeting compliance standards.

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In the United States alone, 62% of consumers now shop online more than they did pre-COVID, and the figure on a global scale is 49%. Another major development is the massive increase in home media consumption, with preference given to TV and streaming services.

Buffalo, NY - April 30, 2025 - The National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York (NFJC) is deepening its commitment to fostering equity, empathy, and justice through a powerful partnership with international Culture Ambassador Kandis Davis. Together, they are building bridges across generations, industries, and geographies to redefine how we lead with belonging at the center.

Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management (ICM) platform, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced they are partnering to help organizations accelerate the adoption of enterprise-level AI for content-driven workflows using IBM watsonx and Box AI. Additionally, Box is using IBM watsonx.governance internally for life-cycle management of AI models to monitor, govern and provide guardrails for various regulations.

Buffalo, NY - April 23, 2025 - The National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York (NFJC) is deepening its commitment to fostering equity, empathy, and justice through a powerful partnership with international Culture Ambassador Kandis Davis. Together, they are building bridges across generations, industries, and geographies to redefine how we lead with belonging at the center.

Paragon IT Professionals' Craig Jackman Brings Experience in IT Staffing, Project Services and Technology LeadershipPHOENIX - April 25, 2025 - PRLog -- The Arizona Technology Council today announced it has appointed Craig Jackman, founder and president of Paragon IT Professionals, to its board of directors. Jackman was unanimously elected to a three-year term at the Council's quarterly board meeting held April 24."Craig's expertise in IT talent development and his commitment to workforce training are vital assets for Arizona's fast-growing technology ecosystem," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Council and SciTech Institute. "His deep engagement in Arizona's technology community and the overall innovation economy also reflects the kind of collaborative leadership that strengthens our mission."The board of directors serves an advisory and fiduciary role by representing the interests of the state's technology industries in the Council's strategic planning and operations. The current board includes 30 members representing a diverse range of sectors and organizations across Arizona's tech landscape.Craig Jackman, President, Paragon IT ProfessionalsJackman founded Paragon IT Professionals in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1995 after leaving a sales role at IBM. Including the launch of the company's full-time IT placement division in 2000, Jackman has grown Paragon into a national firm with a full-time team of 25 and a contract services team of more than 200 consultants. Paragon offers both contract and direct-hire IT staffing, as well as a project services division.While the company's core markets have historically been in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota, Jackman expanded operations into Arizona in 2019. Paragon has established a strong local presence and continues to grow its Arizona market initiative with a dedicated team supporting technology clients across the state.Jackman has been a long-time member of the Technology Association of Iowa, serving 12 years on the board and five years on its executive committee. He is also active in Minnesota and Nebraska's tech associations and has become increasingly involved in Arizona's technology community.Companies represented on the Arizona Technology Council board of directors include:Arizona Commerce Authority; AccountabilIT; Alerion Capital Group; Alliance Bank of Arizona; American Express; Arizona State University; Arizona Western College; Avnet; Benchmark; Buchalter; City of Hope; Edmund Optics; Ernst & Young; Honeywell Aerospace; IBM; ILLUME Advising; Immedia; Insight;  Intel; Iron Mountain; KEO Marketing Inc.; Marcus Engineering; MSS Business Transformation Advisory; Paragon IT Professionals; QTS Data Centers; Quarles & Brady; The RFP Success Company; Tech Parks Arizona, The University of Arizona; Translational Genomics Research Institute; and University of Advancing Technology

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With hiring activity increasing across Europe and labor shortages prompting global employers to rethink talent acquisition strategies, a new report from TTEC outlines growing opportunities for English-speaking professionals in Poland, a country experiencing renewed economic growth following a strong rebound in 2024.

TTEC, a global customer experience (CX) technology and services company offering comprehensive BPO solutions, has released a new report analyzing the current job market for English-speaking professionals in Poland.

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Boston - As spring returns to Boston, so does the Harvard China Forum—an annual convergence of Eastern and Western thought, innovation, and cultural dialogue. Among this year’s most anticipated voices was Zhang Hua, Chairwoman of Seebon Group , Co-founder and CEO of MananaUnited Digital Technology , and Industrial Consultant for Nansha District, Guangzhou .

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2025) - Spiking, a leader in AI-driven financial technology, is thrilled to...

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Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in AI-powered data monetization and valuation, issued a shareholder letter outlining a $40–50 million revenue goal for 2026 and disclosed $15 million in secured convertible debt financing. Proceeds will support strategic initiatives including IP portfolio expansion and asset acquisitions from CompuSystems. The company also spotlighted its presence at CES 2025 and partnerships with NYIAX, IBM, and Dolby, positioning itself at the forefront of Web 3.0 technologies. A business update call is scheduled for April 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

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