Month: September 2020

CANCERPREV Cross-Disciplinary Program Expands Knowledge of Cancer Development to Deliver New Insights into Prevention StrategiesPrincipal Focus on Advancing Understanding of Breast and Skin Cancer RisksSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluidigm Corporation (Nasdaq:FLDM), an innovative biotechnology tools provider with a vision to improve life through comprehensive health insight, today announced its participation in CANCERPREV, a research and training program composed of top-tier research and teaching institutions and life science/pharma companies. CANCERPREV is principally focused on advancing the understanding of how breast and skin cancer can be prevented.Life science researchers participating in CANCERPREV programs receive cross-disciplinary training from cancer biologists, epidemiologists, mathematicians...

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that it has developed CompressAI, a software platform to simplify and accelerate AI-based video compression research. CompressAI allows researchers to quickly design, train, test, and evaluate AI-based codecs. The open source platform, recently released to the video compression research and standards communities, is already being used to support the development of next generation image and video codecs.Research teams around the globe are examining how AI-based approaches, in particular deep learning and neural networks, can be used in the next generation of image and video codecs. However, the process to complete AI-based video compression research often includes several...

HOUSTON, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — C-Bond Systems (the “Company” or “C-Bond”) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that management will present at the Proactive Disruptive Growth Forum on September 23, 2020.Scott R. Silverman, Chief Executive Officer of C-Bond Systems, is scheduled to host a virtual presentation during the 1-hour event as follows:Proactive Disruptive Growth ForumDate: Wednesday, September 23, 2020Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern timeWebcast: https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/register/event_details/275The presentation is available for public viewing at the webcast link above. For more information on the Proactive Disruptive Growth Forum, please contact a Proactive representative.About C-Bond C-Bond Systems, Inc. (OTC: CBNT) is a Houston-based advanced nanotechnology company and marketer...

Company Announces New Authorizations at Over 2,500 Tier-1 Storefronts NationwideEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MamaMancini’s Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: MMMB), a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated food products, today announced that it has secured new customer authorizations, both in terms of new locations and expansion of existing placements, at over 2,500 major nationwide for shipment this quarter.The new customer authorizations include a cycle rotation at select 1,500 Walmart locations nationally, as well as additions in merchandising locations at 500 Whole Foods Kitchens nationwide, 500 Winn Dixie locations in the Southeast and 170 Weis Supermarkets in the Mid Atlantic region. In addition, the Company will be introducing several new items for sale through QVC – which has served...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) (“ElectraMeccanica” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, announced today that the Company is planning to produce an alternative “utility and fleet” version of its flagship SOLO EV, which is expected to become available in early 2021. These modified vehicles are being developed based on direct input from potential commercial and fleet partners and will be equipped with a stylish and functional cargo “cap,” offering additional capacity and versatility to suit a variety of different, single-occupant commercial and utility fleet applications.Last month, ElectraMeccanica announced that it had commenced assembly line production of the consumer version of the SOLO EV through its manufacturing...

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logiq, Inc. (formerly Weyland Tech, Inc., OTCQX: WEYL), a global provider of eCommerce and fintech business enablement solutions, has partnered with Yabx, a fintech venture of Comviva and part of $5.2 billion Tech Mahindra (BSE:TECHM), to offer credit-based financial services.The services will be offered through Logiq’s increasingly popular PayLogiq™ e-Wallet and GoLogiq™ hyper-local food delivery mobile platforms, and include cash advance for merchants and ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) options for consumers.Through its partnerships with leading digital wallet providers, online payment gateways and point-of-sale aggregators, Yabx enables financial service providers to underwrite and service new-to-credit customer segments. The company applies proprietary artificial intelligence and machine...

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT), a leading performance marketing company, today announced the launch of its new Performance Marketing Platform powered by Amazon Web Services, Inc. (“AWS”). Upgrades to Fluent’s marketing technology stack are part of the company’s long-standing investment in technology, analytics, and product innovation. The AWS partnership and accompanying product enhancements will support Fluent’s plans for international expansion and help drive continued growth for key trading partners.The AWS native cloud platform is designed to be easily deployed internationally and tailored to local regulatory requirements. Fluent has launched the platform in service of its U.K. operations and will continue to leverage this technology to strengthen existing partnerships and expand into...

Burleson, Texas, Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL) the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe’s & MMG Burger Bar, a fast-casual concept known for serving “healthier for you” meals, today announced that it has signed a lease and a letter of intent to open two new ghost kitchens in the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City. Upon opening, the company will be operating nine ghost kitchen facilities, covering three major cities within the U.S.Each ghost kitchen location will serve all three of the company’s food concepts including Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe’s and Meal Plans AF. These locations will provide food to customers via 3rd party food delivery applications i.e. DoorDash, GrubHub, Seamless, UberEats, Postmates, ChowNow and Caviar. The Manhattan location is unique...

VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) (NASDAQ:  BBSI), a leading provider of business management solutions, has appointed James R. Potts as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, a newly created position. He will be reporting to BBSI’s Chief Executive Officer, Gary Kramer. James joins BBSI from Cozen O’Connor, a nationally recognized full-service law firm, with more than 750 attorneys in 29 cities, where he co-chaired the Insurance Corporate and Regulatory Practice. He has more than 25 years of legal experience representing clients in a cross section of industries.James will be responsible for overseeing BBSI’s legal, governance and compliance functions and will be part of the senior management team.“James’ transactional, compliance and major litigation management...