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Huskie Tools Parent Company Spartaco Acquires Ronin Revolution Corporation

Addison, IL, August 17, 2023 — Huskie Tools (“Huskie”) is pleased to announce parent company Spartaco Companies (“Spartaco”) has acquired Ronin Revolution Corp. (“Ronin”). Ronin is a manufacturer of battery-powered ascenders and climbing accessories used predominately in telecommunications, power utility, arboriculture, and military markets.

“We welcome the Ronin team and their innovative product line to the Spartaco family. Ronin’s battery-powered ascenders are a great addition to our portfolio of tools that we believe will deliver game-changing results for our customers, enabling them to work safer, easier, and more efficiently,” said Nick Skrobot, CEO of Spartaco.

“The Ronin team is excited to leverage the extensive resources available through Spartaco as we further expand accessibility to our powered ascenders. Together, we expect to provide even more value to our customers and end-users. We have known the Spartaco team for quite some time and look forward to our partnership with them,” stated Bryant Bertrand, Co-Founder & CEO of Ronin.

Software Tree’s Gilhari Wins 2023 CloudX Award for Best Innovation in Cloud Integration

Campbell, CA, August 14, 2023 –Software Tree, a leader in data integration technologies, has won a 2023 CloudX Award for its Gilhari product in the Cloud Integration category. The CloudX Awards are the definitive annual awards for the cloud industry recognizing outstanding innovation in cloud technologies, products, and services across more than 15 categories.

Gilhari is a flexible microservice framework that makes it easy for developers to create modern applications by simplifying exchanging of JSON data with ubiquitous relational databases in the cloud or on-premises.

Gilhari was selected as an award winner from the independent, expert-led DevNetwork Cloud Advisory Board, based on criteria including: technical innovation; attracting notable attention and awareness in the cloud computing industry; and general regard and use by the cloud & IT ecosystem and communities.

JSON has become a widespread data interchange format in the software industry. And relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite are the popular and trusted repositories for persistence of data. Using Gilhari, developers can quickly develop high-performance, database-agnostic, and Docker-compatible RESTful solutions that need to integrate JSON data with any relational database.

“The CloudX Awards celebrate innovation and excellence, honoring the best companies, products, and services in the cloud industry, so this is a huge honor for us,” said Damodar Periwal, Founder & CEO of Software Tree. “We’re so grateful to the CloudX judges for recognizing Gilhari’s potential in improving developer productivity by simplifying and accelerating the data integration process in cloud.”

“Cloud computing tools and technology product solutions allow for greater flexibility and scalability in the massive shift to the cloud that continues to accelerate year over year. Software Tree’s win here in 2023 is evidence of their leading role in the ever-expanding cloud market,” said Jonathan Pasky, Executive Producer of DevNetwork, host of DeveloperWeek CloudX and the 2023 CloudX Awards.

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Inextrix Technologies Announces PC Dialer Solution for Enhanced Communication

New York, NY, August 09, 2023 — Inextrix Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a renowned unified communication development company, proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation, the PC Dialer Solution. This unique communication software is designed to improve the way businesses interact and connect with their clientele. Inextrix Technologies, a pioneer in the industry since 2010, has been at the forefront of providing world-class VoIP, Mobile, Web, DevOps, Digital Marketing, and IoT development services to enterprises across the globe.

Uniting Communication Efficiencies

The PC Dialer Solution is a game-changer in the realm of unified communication tools. By harnessing the power of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, Inextrix Technologies offers a comprehensive software suite that enables seamless audio and video calling, conference solutions, and real-time data transfer, thereby fostering more efficient communication experiences.

Advancing Business Connectivity

With a vision to cater to businesses of all sizes, Inextrix Technologies has crafted a dynamic and technology-driven solution. The PC Dialer Solution is a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence in providing patron-specific development services. Whether it’s a small startup or a large-scale corporation, this versatile solution is customizable and scalable to meet the unique demands of businesses worldwide.

Key Features and Functionality

The PC Dialer Solution is brimming with cutting-edge features and functionalities that set it apart from traditional communication systems:

1. VoIP Development

Inextrix Technologies’ expertise in VoIP development ensures crystal-clear voice communication over the internet, eliminating the need for costly traditional telephone lines.

2. Mobile App Development

With mobile devices becoming the go-to communication tool, the PC Dialer Solution extends its compatibility to iOS and Android platforms, enabling users to stay connected on the move.

3. Web Development

A robust and user-friendly web interface ensures smooth and intuitive navigation, making audio and video calls accessible from any internet-enabled browser.

4. IoT Development

The PC Dialer Solution integrates seamlessly with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, enabling a more connected and synchronized communication experience.

5. Class 4/5 Softswitch Solution

With an advanced Class 4/5 Softswitch solution, the PC Dialer optimizes call routing, reducing call drops and ensuring high-quality conversations.

6. Multi-Tenant IP PBX Solution

Businesses can now manage multiple tenants and users efficiently with the Multi-Tenant IP PBX solution, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity.

7. Call Center Solutions

Inextrix Technologies empowers call centers with feature-rich solutions, including automated call distribution, real-time analytics, and call recording.

8. Audio/Video Conferencing Solution

The PC Dialer Solution facilitates seamless audio and video conferencing, enabling enterprises to conduct virtual meetings with ease.

9. WebRTC Integration

WebRTC integration adds another dimension to the PC Dialer Solution, allowing real-time communication without the need for additional plugins or software.

Global Implications

As businesses continue to embrace remote work models and international collaborations, the demand for efficient communication solutions has reached an all-time high. Inextrix Technologies’ PC Dialer Solution is poised to address this demand, empowering enterprises to transcend geographical barriers and foster meaningful connections with clients, partners, and teams across the globe.

Principled Technologies Study Shows the Benefits of Upgrading to the 2023 Edition of the Dell XPS 15 Laptop

Durham, NC, August 09, 2023 — Principled Technologies (PT) got their hands on three 2023 edition, Dell XPS 15 laptops with InfinityEdge Eyesafe Certified Displays and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series discrete GPUs, plus one 2022 model of the laptop. While there were no discernible exterior differences between the 2022 and 2023 models they tested, they found significant bumps to CPU and in graphics performance, thanks in large part to better GPUs with more memory.

From the report: “While it’s no shock that the 2023 versions of the XPS 15 delivered higher performance metrics than last year’s model, we were pleasantly surprised by how much of a difference the new NVIDIA RTX 4060 and 4070 graphics cards made. Imagine how speedily your graphics-intensive applications would respond and how much more pleasurable your experience would be with noticeably faster graphics performance!”

Based on PT’s results, professionals who prize top performance, immersive graphics, and extensive screen real estate may wish to consider upgrading to the new XPS 15.

FLO & YFLO Event ‘AI – is the new internet, how it will impact our life’

New Delhi August 5, 2023 : India has the potential to become an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powerhouse given the large talent base and access to consumers willing to try new AI enabled products and services.

“India has a robust IT ecosystem and all the capabilities to democratize any technology. Globally, we are recognized as a country that has a huge AI-skilled workforce. India is proceeding in the direction of digital transformation, the increasing penetration of digital technologies has encouraged artificial intelligence in India by the current government . Even corporates want to automate and prefer skill over degree” said Arihant Jain , co-founder of Seekho.ai while speaking at a seminar ‘AI is the new internet’ Jointly organized by FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) & Young FICCI Ladies Organisation (YFLO)

“India can certainly become the next artificial intelligence superpower through zealous innovation and consistent R&D in the technology front. Indian companies and AI-entrepreneurs must start investing more on research and creating India-origin AI products and solutions. India is already an IT powerhouse hence there is already a conducive environment for AI to flourish here.AI is rapidly becoming most important and rapidly evolving technologies of our times” said Mr Ansh Mehra , a leading User Experience & User Interface (UE/UI) expert speaking on the occasion .

“The future of the AI as internet is in everything. Retail, automation, healthcare logistics, consumer goods, and public services all have something in common. They are industries that involve technology in some way or another. But the impact of AI on the job market cannot be ignored. While AI creates new opportunities and jobs, it also has the potential to automate certain tasks, leading to job displacement. “ said Ms Sudha Shivkumar, National President, FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) speaking on the occasion

“We must be prepared to reskill and upskill the workforce to adapt to these changes and ensure that no one is left behind in this transformative journey.We at FLO, are committed to equipping our members with the knowledge, resources, and tools needed to navigate the digital landscape with confidence. FLO has always been at the forefront of driving change and progress for women in business and entrepreneurship.” Ms Shivkumar said .

“In this rapidly changing world, empowering our members digitally is not just an option; it is a necessity. FLO & YFLO have come together to share a vision of empowerment and growth through the power of technology. This event on AI is just one step in our journey towards building a digitally empowered ecosystem for our Women members.” Said Ms Divya Jain, Chairperson, FICCI Young Ladies Organisation (YFLO) speaking on the occasion .

“ AI is making a big difference in our lives but presently is being abused and used as a marketing tool by most companies by adding Ai term in their products. At present AI is in use in our everyday life whether connected with the internet or not” said Mr Rajiv Makhani, an eminent tech guru who was present on the occasion .

SQL Connector for Jira by Alpha Serve is Now a Cloud Fortified App on the Atlassian Marketplace

Kyiv, Ukraine, August 04, 2023 — Alpha Serve, a Ukraine-based software development company and a leading Atlassian Platinum Marketplace Partner, is proud to announce the latest achievement for their SQL Connector for Jira application – the Cloud Fortified status. This innovative app empowers companies to export Jira data to major SQL databases and has successfully undergone rigorous testing and compliance checks to earn this recognition.

SQL Connector for Jira has long been celebrated as a cornerstone in Jira data management, enabling streamlined data replication to popular SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, H2, MariaDB, and Oracle Database. Now with the Atlassian Cloud Fortified status, this application brings the future of Jira data export into the present.

“Being recognized with the Cloud Fortified badge is a significant milestone that showcases the level of trust and reliability our SQL Connector for Jira delivers,” said Anton Storozhuk, CEO at Alpha Serve.

Atlassian’s Cloud Fortified Program serves as a platform for applications that adhere to rigorous standards of operational efficiency, security, and support. To be certified as Cloud Fortified, SQL Connector for Jira successfully met comprehensive security protocols, passed intensive reliability checks, and committed to providing a 24-hour support response time.

“This isn’t just about making Jira data export simpler. It’s about transforming the way businesses manage their data. Earning the Atlassian Cloud Fortified status enhances the level of trust and assurance we can offer our users,” added Anna Odrynska, CSO at Alpha Serve.

Alpha Serve, already a prominent name for developing innovative apps for integration with platforms like Power BI, Tableau, BigQuery, Oracle Analytics, and SAP Analytics Cloud, also has a significant presence in other leading marketplaces.

The Cloud Fortified SQL Connector for Jira represents the next step in a secure, reliable, and robust solution for Jira data management. It’s more than an application; it’s the future of efficient business operations.

Experience the power of SQL Connector for Jira today. The Cloud and Data Center versions are available, and you can start your journey immediately with a 30-day free trial.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be selling cars by 2025

Stockholm, 3 August 2023 – It’s only a matter of time before artificial intelligence (AI) is selling cars as effectively as a human salesperson, and could happen as soon as 2025, says Phyron CEO Johan Sundstrand. The speed at which self-learning software is developing and being embraced by retailers means that a fully competent AI-powered sales bot is as close as 18 months away.

This prediction comes at a time when Phyron, Swedish video tech pioneers, has made a massive leap with its own AI-powered software, by adding bespoke, fully automated voiceover to its studio quality on-brand AI videos. The voiceover functionality is initially available in over 22 languages with options for four male and four female voices in each language. Every characteristic of the voiceover can be adjusted, including the pitch, tone, speed, voice equalizer and the music gain.

Phyron CEO and co-founder Johan Sundstrand commented: “We know the automotive retail market is more competitive now than ever before. In this environment, anything that gives your business a competitive edge and increases efficiency should be welcomed.  AI-powered videos have proven to sell cars 3 to 5 days faster, and the addition of AI-powered voiceover will only increase impact and efficiency.

“It’s only a matter of time before the technology advances to a point where the likes of ChatGPT can get very close to how a salesperson sells cars offline. We think this could be as soon as 2025 based on the current speed of AI development and adoption,” added Sundstrand.

Dealers looking to sell more vehicles, faster can leverage the power of AI and take full control of the custom templates at a customer, campaign or product level. Every variable in the data feed can be utilized to make an engaging voiceover to accompany the video including the intro, outros, the “why us” and the crucial call-to-action sections. Generative AI utilizing Phyron’s own Large Language Model (similar to GPT-4 software) has been specially trained and fine-tuned for the automotive retail sector to produce bespoke manuscripts on a vehicle’s key attributes. The AI can produce the voiceover from existing car ads, marketplace, and technical data. It works with any input, from 5 to 5000 words and can write the manuscript from the OEM copy, the dealers’ website or predefined templates.

How Phyron’s AI video works

Phyron’s innovative video and AI technology is the world’s first software solution for automated video production and distribution for the global automotive industry. The unique AI software and its algorithms enable Phyron to create videos for car advertisements which can be used on OEM brand or retailer websites, as well as classifieds, across social media channels and targeted email distribution. Not only do automated videos save retailers huge amounts of time and money on video production, especially as there is no need for a salesperson to video any cars on site or prepare a script of key features, they ensure premium quality films of every single car in a firm’s inventory has an engaging video ad attached to it in minutes.

The innovative process works by Phyron using a data feed from a retailer or car brand, including at least three still images and key product details. The AI then identifies the key properties in the images, including various shot angles, interior elements and exterior highlights, and then strips out the backgrounds and replaces them with a neutral one. The unique software then adds special effects, shadows and overlays the desired product specifics and any customer offers on the relevant images, including price and retailer dealer branding.

Thanks to state-of-the-art cloud computing, Phyron can process an unlimited number of videos concurrently, taking about 10 minutes to render them all, posting them live on a single retailer or classified online auction site, or scale them across an entire network if needed. If a detail changes, such as price, or promotion, the data feed updates and the video is re-rendered automatically as part of the small video fee.

The team has been working with car retailers and partners since 2019 and now counts over 1,500 customers across Europe equating to 100,000 cars currently carrying a Phyron video in the ads. Since January 2021, its customers’ car videos were viewed more than 250 million times and the firm has also expanded into the North American market.

Soracom Partners to Expand iSIM Commercial IoT Growth

Collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel, Kigen, Murata, and Quectel to Accelerate Deployments

SEATTLE, US – August 2, 2023– Soracom, Inc., a global provider of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, today announced an expanded partnership to support commercial deployment of next-generation iSIM (Integrated Subscriber Identity Module) for Soracom customers. In June 2021, Soracom announced the completion of a joint iSIM Proof of Concept in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel (Sony), a leading cellular IoT chipset provider, and Kigen, a global leader in secure authentication for cellular IoT devices. Today’s announcement expands this collaboration to include new iSIM-compatible modules from Quectel and Murata.

iSIM technology offers significant advantages over existing SIM and eSIM technology, including reduced physical size, simplified circuitry, minimal board footprint, improved processing capacity, greater energy savings, higher security, lower cost, and simplified commercial distribution. The iSIM standard integrates communication modules, SIM, and eSIM functions into a single System-on-Chip (SoC) device and offers a hardware-secured area within the chip for optimal data integrity.

“We are pleased to make iSIM technology available commercially and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with global technology leaders to help accelerate this development,” said Ken Tamagawa, CEO and Co-founder for Soracom. “iSIM technology matches perfectly with Soracom’s Subscription Containers feature, which lets users download new profiles over the air as needed. iSIM represents the future of SIM technology, and this collaboration puts our customers at the leading edge of IoT development.”

“iSIM technology is a game changer for anyone who wants to secure data originating from connected devices, whether it’s for delivering unique customer experiences or for AI solutions,” said Vincent Korstanje, CEO of Kigen. “The commercial availability of iSIM on Soracom’s network is the result of extensive collaborative testing of the Kigen iSIM OS using the market-leading modules and chipsets.”

“We have been at the forefront of the development of iSIM technology, which will greatly contribute to the evolution of cellular IoT devices,” said Dima Feldman, VP of Product Management and Marketing, Sony Semiconductor Israel Ltd. “The combination of Soracom’s LPWA modules and iSIM technology accelerates implementation efforts for customers, allowing them to develop advantages in cost, size, security, and power consumption.”

Customer interest in iSIM-compatible products has increased steadily since 2021 and module vendors have expanded related product offerings. This partnership will allow interested Soracom customers to secure the Quectel BG773 and Murata Type 1SC iSIM-compatible modules for use in IoT deployments.

“Together with leading companies in the cellular IoT industry, we have developed a solution that will let our customers bring a new generation of IoT products to market,” said Akira Sasaki, General Manager of Communication Module Division, Murata Manufacturing Co. “This product is a compact, power-saving, low-cost cellular LPWA module that can be used in a variety of IoT applications.”

“We are very pleased to offer Soracom customers the BG773, an LPWA module with ultra-low power consumption and robust security that supports LTE Cat M1/Cat NB1/NB2,” said Michael Wallon, SVP Sales APAC + ANZ, Quectel Wireless Solutions Co. “By combining our iSIM-enabled communication modules with the Soracom connectivity platform, customers can easily implement integrated, cost-effective, sustainable and secure IoT solutions at scale, while streamlining their global IoT deployment and paving the way to a smarter world.” 

Introducing Wix Studio, the Ultimate Web Creation Platform for Agencies and Freelancers

Wix Studio marks a significant evolution in web creation for agencies, delivering a revolutionary platform that combines AI-powered features, the latest design and development capabilities and seamless workflows for multi-site management to help agencies create projects with greater quality and velocity

NEW YORK, August 2, 2023 – – Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, today announced the release of Wix Studio, the ultimate web creation and development experience, elevating the platform for agencies and freelancers. Wix Studio builds on Wix’s proven capabilities combined with the latest AI technology to provide a state-of-the-art solution, enabling the creation of advanced websites at scale. With more flexibility, the platform includes a newly-designed development and creation editor with code capabilities, multi-site management workspaces, and access to new monetization opportunities, all helping to drive efficiency.

“We have devoted the past several years to our professional audience by working closely with our agency partners, deeply understanding their workflows, and evolving our products accordingly. Now, we are introducing a completely new platform for them to build quality websites, manage all of their clients and so much more,” said Avishai Abrahami, Co-Founder and CEO of Wix. “We believe that with Wix Studio we will be able to continue generating significant growth in our Partners segment. Combining our web development expertise and the power of AI to assist with complex web design projects, we’re continuing our path to trailblaze the web creation industry.”

Wix‘s recently announced suite of AI-powered web creation capabilities, as well as new responsive and code AI features, are integrated into Wix Studio. These tools simplify complex web design and content tasks and significantly help boost productivity.

Highlights of Wix Studio include:

Advanced design capabilities built for efficiency

• Complete design control: With an intuitive canvas experience, professionals can focus on the design intent while all elements resize proportionally on any screen size by default. Additionally, they can create minimal to super complex layouts that can be customized on any breakpoint, while elements adjust accordingly.

• Responsive AI: With a click of a button, users can generate fully-responsive layouts for their designs that are automatically fitted to every screen size, powered by AI technology.

• AI text and images: Quickly generate high-quality text and images with AI.

• No Code interactions, animations, and design expressions: Designers can add advanced animations to their site without writing code and create a visually engaging and dynamic experience. Capabilities include scroll, loop, and entrance animations, click and hover interactions, custom cursor, text mask and more.

• Custom CSS: Easily customize CSS in the Wix Studio editor. Simply copy and paste into the editor and apply it to elements to create new designs, animations and interactions.

• Intuitive to learn: Empowers agencies and freelancers to create high-end websites at scale with a seamless user experience that removes any friction.

• Concurrent workflows and collaboration: Teams, designers, developers, and marketers can work concurrently and stakeholders can provide feedback, approve designs or offer suggestions effortlessly.

Workspaces for efficient client management

• One dashboard to power all projects and clients: A completely new workflow to manage clients, projects and multiple teams within one powerful dashboard,  also accessible on the dedicated Wix Studio mobile app.

• Team management to work at scale: Allow teams to efficiently work on a wide range of projects simultaneously by creating and reusing apps and templates across any project. Track and manage the team’s support tickets history to expedite issue resolution, and stay on top of new releases and product betas.

• The client experience: Personalized client-facing dashboard and editor provides a smooth experience to collaborate. Quick-edit capabilities and a complete, customizable resource kit ensure clients can receive and maintain their websites on their own, as needed. Clients can receive updated analytics reports with important site information and performance.

Meet any client needs with advanced capabilities

• Say “yes” to any project with a more open platform: Customize websites using Wix Blocks, UI slots and custom CSS and support any tech stack and device with Wix Headless. Extend and replace Wix business logic features and flows with hundreds of APIs & SPIs. Use Data extensions to enrich built-in entities and collect and store custom information. Create advanced workflows using automation rules based on a comprehensive and rich library of triggers and actions.

• A robust code environment: Work in a professional environment using Wix online VS Code-based IDE to add frontend and backend code to a website and seamlessly integrate with Wix-made or third-party APIs. Additionally, developers can also choose to work with their preferred IDE by connecting their site to GitHub.

• Build and sell reusable applications:  With Wix Blocks, professionals can create, save, reuse, and deploy highly customizable applications and widgets across hundreds of sites. Moreover, they can benefit from increased monetization opportunities with the ability to sell apps via the Wix App Market.

• AI code assistant: Create complex websites and web applications at a higher velocity with an AI-powered code assistant that helps developers write cleaner code and detects errors.

“We understand the complex nature of agencies that are often working on hundreds of projects and collaborating across multiple teams,” said Gali Erez, Head of Product at Wix Studio. “Wix Studio combines the intuitiveness of the Wix Editor with cutting-edge capabilities, alongside robust integration opportunities, and advanced business solutions, to redefine how agencies build and manage websites. We’re excited for this creative, flexible and efficient platform to be in the hands of agencies and freelancers, supporting them to deliver brilliance.”

“The invaluable insights and knowledge we’ve learned working with Wix Partners over the years have been crucial to shaping the Wix platform, and today, Wix Studio which is the ultimate creation and management experience for our Partners,” said Michal Bignitz, Head of Wix Partners. “We’re thrilled to roll out this powerful platform that addresses all of their needs from building complex projects to managing their relationships with clients all in one place.”