Month: July 2020

STAMFORD, Conn., July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enterprises in the U.S. are rapidly adopting software-defined networking and network function virtualization technologies as they focus on moving their IT and network operations to the cloud, according to a new report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.The 2020 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions and Services Partners Report for the U.S. finds many enterprises are looking to replace multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) and related technologies that still form the backbone of their networks.U.S. enterprises are working with networking services providers to help them migrate to SDN-related technologies and, ultimately, to move network operations to the cloud, the report says. “SDN...

YANTAI, China, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced today the aerial sightseeing trial flights in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. An EHang 216 took four passengers to the air for aerial sightseeing trips over the sea around the beautiful Fisherman’s Wharf in Yantai city, one of the many AAAA national tourist attraction locations throughout China.Photos accompanying this announcement are available athttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f76440c2-72ff-4628-9d46-7e4da5924bf9https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fcc5c046-8fa0-4fe2-b7d6-213d37b96a59The passengers were enthusiastic about their first-ever AAV rides. They commented, “It was amazing....

CALGARY, Alberta, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Group is pleased to announce the successful completion, effective today, of the previously announced merger of European Focused Dividend Fund (“European Focused Dividend”) (TSX: EF.UN) and Global Dividend Growers Income Fund (“Global Dividend Growers”) (TSX: GDG.UN), with Global Dividend Growers being the continuing fund.Pursuant to the merger, each European Focused Dividend unit was automatically exchanged for 0.56876901 units of Global Dividend Growers. This exchange ratio was based on the net asset values per unit of European Focused Dividend and Global Dividend Growers as at the close of trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) on July 13, 2020. Approximately 1,577,437 new units of Global Dividend Growers were issued in connection with the merger. The units...

TORONTO, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colliers International Group Inc. (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI), announced today that results for the second quarter ended June 30th, 2020 will be issued by press release on Thursday August 6th, 2020 at approximately 7:00am ET.The conference call to review these financial results will take place at 11:00am ET on Thursday August 6th, 2020 and will be hosted by Jay S. Hennick, Chairman & CEO, John Friedrichsen, COO and Christian Mayer, CFO. The numbers to use for this call are: 1) toll-free 1-877-402-8911; or 2) for international callers 1-707-927-4894, with the conference ID number 1587213 for all participants.The conference call will also be accessible on our website at Corporate.Colliers.com in the “Events” section. For anyone unable to listen to the scheduled call, the rebroadcast number...

LAKE FOREST, Calif, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. (“ToughBuilt®”) (NASDAQ: TBLT; TBLTW) is an advanced product design, manufacturer and distributor with emphasis on innovative products, currently focused on tools and other accessories for the professional and home improvement building and construction industries.ToughBuilt today announced that it has made plans to build up $10 million in inventory to cover anticipated demand for products internationally and domestically. As previously announced, ToughBuilt has initiated inventory placement in Mexico to service its South American demand, as well as inventory in the Netherlands to cover increased demand from existing sources as well as the newly announced relationships with Toolstation and others in Europe. This international inventory is in addition...

SEMINOLE, Fla., July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Group of Companies, Inc.® (NASDAQ: SGC) (the “Company”) today announced that it intends to release the results of its operations for the second quarter 2020 before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer and Andrew D. Demott, Jr., Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will host a teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the Company’s results and answer appropriate questions.Interested individuals may join the teleconference by dialing (844) 861-5505 for U.S. dialers and (412) 317-6586 for International dialers. The Canadian Toll-Free number is (866) 605-3852. Please ask to be joined into the Superior Group of Companies call. The live webcast and archived replay can also be accessed...

COS COB, Conn., July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced that Screen Media’s release of Millennium Media’s The Outpost remains the top movie in America for a second straight weekend.The Outpost hit #1 on several VOD platforms since its debut on July 3rd, including on iTunes, GooglePlay, Spectrum and FandangoNOW. It is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 91% rating.In this military thriller, a tiny unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles to defend against an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh, as it was known, was...

Prominent high-quality and high volume CBD retailer, Direct CBD Online, will begin selling A88CBD™’s line of CBD topical and ingestible products on their online store.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (NASDAQ and CSE: WTER) (the “Company”), a producer of bottled alkaline water, flavor-infused waters, and CBD-infused products sold under the brand names Alkaline88®, A88 Infused™, and A88CBD™, respectively. The Company today announces that A88CBD™’s complete product offerings will be available to purchase at Direct CBD Online—a high-quality CBD retailer—starting this week.“We are thrilled to announce that A88CBD™ is expanding its digital footprint and national presence by launching its complete topical and ingestible product lines on Direct CBD Online’s e-commerce site,” stated Richard...

·       Company sees solid sales during the TV appearances and post-show·       Newly introduced Bellissima Bambinis were a big hit; showcased by Christie Brinkley on her fourth QVC appearance·       Upcoming appearance for Christie Brinkley and Bellissima Bambinis on QVC scheduled for July 15, 2020  Amityville, NY, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Iconic Brands, Inc. (ICNB) (“Iconic” or the “Company”), a lifestyle branding company with the highest expertise of developing, from inception to completion, alcohol beverage products for itself and third parties, announced that the feature of Christie Brinkley’s Bellissima Prosecco and Sparkling Wines on a pair of QVC shows was another strong showcase for the brand. Bellissima Bambinis made their grand launch and received much fanfare during the shows, leading...