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Tata Communications Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Market-leading Position and Technology Innovation Across Multiple Industries

MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27:Frost & Sullivan recognizes Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler for demonstrated leadership through continuous product innovation, customer service excellence, sterling reputation, and customer-centric framework leading to its coveted preferred-partner status. Tata Communications offers the most comprehensive, robust, and capable services in the market. The company's unparalleled offerings augment product innovation, optimize efficiency, enhance customer experience, build agility, and manage risk. Its solutions-orientated business strategy, recognized managed service capabilities, and infrastructure energize innovation and intelligence, all galvanized by the Internet of Things (IoT), mobility, cloud, security, collaboration, and network services. Furthermore, Tata Communications bolsters its excellence and value through its global network, one of the world's largest wholly owned subsea fiber backbone, and a Tier I internet protocol (IP) network. With its strong overall performance, Tata Communications earns Frost & Sullivan's with 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in the session initiation protocol connect industry and five 2022 Indian Company of the Year Awards, based on its industry assessment of the video managed services, managed security services, SD-WAN service provider, managed multi-cloud services, cloud interconnect services, and session initiation protocol connects. "Tata Communications works closely with customers, understands their needs, and implements solutions based on their requirements, promoting outstanding customer value. The company focuses on daring, responsive, inclusivity, venturing, and ethical principles, enabling it to stand out from competitors," said Kapil Baghel, Frost & Sullivan Senior Consulting Analyst. Benoy CS, VP and head of Frost & Sullivan's ICT consulting practice (South Asia), noted, "Through its multiple cloud delivery options, Tata Communications facilitates cost-effective and rapid digital transformation while enabling agile and resilient modern architecture. The company allows the creation and maintenance of a robust cloud environment by preserving customers' core infrastructure assets." Valentina Barcia, a Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Research Analyst, said, "The company's vision centers on enabling customers to embrace digital technologies and business models with the stated purpose of being borderless and always available domain and operational knowledge with advanced technology to provide IZO™ SDWAN. This service allows customers to establish a reliable network, monitor their performance in real time, and efficiently route digital traffic to meet service level agreements." Tata Communications leverages its deep engineering and domain experience, collaborating with the world's largest sporting federations, broadcasters, and digital platforms to handle complex workflows and create innovative products. The company perfected its approach by developing and refining these processes over many years. Conscious of high customer expectations, it works closely with regional and global customers and partners in a proof-of-concept environment to solve their unique challenges. Tata Communications closely monitors emerging market trends and evolving customer demands, then responds with novel solutions. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies, and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration. It presents the Technology Leadership Award to the company that has demonstrated uniqueness in developing and leveraging new technologies that deliver significant customer value. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry. About Frost & Sullivan For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. About Tata Communications A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM; BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today's fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world's cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com

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Canada's Cooler Aisle Just Got Juicier, Simply Spiked™ Hits Shelves This February Français

TORONTO, Feb. 16: Molson Coors Beverage Company and The Coca Cola Company today announces Simply Spiked Lemonade™, a fresh lineup of full-flavour beverages, is rolling into Canadian ready-to-drink cooler aisles. Inspired by one of Canada's favourite juices, Simply Spiked Lemonade™ will bring a combo of 5% real fruit juice and natural flavour credentials to the ready-to-drink alcohol beverage space. Simply® and Simply Spiked Lemonade™ are trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. "Following the successful launch of Simply Spiked Lemonade™ in the United States, we wanted to give Canadians a new, fresh tasting and juicy option," says Lindsay Wilson, Brand Director Seltzer & Flavour Portfolio. "In the continued demand for ready to drink beverages, Simply Spiked Lemonade™ sets itself apart with the unapologetic flavour that only real juice can bring. In the United States, Simply Spiked Lemonade was the #1 innovation across beer/beer alternate in volume sales in 2022 and we expect to see similar results in Canada." In a world full of things that are less than real, Simply Spiked Lemonade's honest-to-goodness taste is a refreshingly simple shake-up. These coolers are ready to bring the real to English Canada beginning on February 27 before launching across Quebec starting on April 1 in three distinct flavours: Signature Lemonade: Bright and refreshing, with a perfect balance of sweet lemonade and fresh, lemony tartness. Strawberry Lemonade: Ripe, jammy strawberry notes combined with an elevated, tart lemonade finish. Blueberry Lemonade: Unique and refreshing, with ripe blueberry notes blended with smooth lemonade flavour. Each product will be ready to grab in a three-flavour variety pack featuring slim cans as well as a 6-pack, 12-pack or single serve of the lead flavour signature lemonade at participating locations. Pack sizes may vary. The launch of Simply Spiked Lemonade™ marks the latest collaboration between Molson Coors and The Coca-Cola Company following the 2021 launch of Topo Chico® Hard Seltzer in Canada. Molson Coors entered into an exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to manufacture, market, and distribute Simply Spiked Lemonade™ in Canada in 2023. To learn more, please visit: simplyspiked.ca and follow the brand on social @SimplySpikedCA About Molson Coors For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Blue Moon LightSky, Vizzy Hard Seltzer, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, Creemore Springs, Hop Valley and more, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beer brands. While the company's history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well. Our Environmental, Social and Governance strategy is focused on People and Planet with a strong commitment to raising industry standards and leaving a positive imprint on our employees, consumers, communities, and the environment. Learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com, MolsonCoorsOurImprint.com or on Twitter through @MolsonCoors.

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From the Honda Garage: 800 Horsepower Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer Project Revealed Soon Français

MARKHAM, ON, Feb. 17:The creative minds of the engineers at Honda Performance Development (HPD) and Auto Development Center (ADC), and designers from North America Auto Design Division of American Honda have conceived and constructed the ultimate high-performance beast – the Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer project vehicle – a track monster with some 800 electrified horsepower. The CR-V Hybrid Racer will be revealed on February 28, 2023. #CRVhybridracer To subscribe to the latest Honda Canada news and updates, please visit www.hondanews.ca. About Honda Performance Development Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD) is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and leads all of Honda and Acura's high-performance racing programs in North America. HPD specializes in the design and development of powertrains, chassis, electronics, performance parts, technical support, and race support. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA Sports Cars to commercial racing programs, HPD has a long history of creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since 1993. www.hpd.honda.com About Honda Canada Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969 and is the parent company for both Honda and Acura vehicle brands in Canada. Since 1986, the company has produced Honda engines and almost 10 million cars and light trucks at its Alliston, Ontario manufacturing facilities, where the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V are currently built. Honda Canada has invested over $6.5 billion in Canada, and each year sources over $3 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Since its inception, Honda Canada has sold over five million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light trucks in Canada through a dealer network of more than 280 dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.hondacanada.ca.

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THIS INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY, KRAFT PEANUT BUTTER INTRODUCES LIMITED-EDITION 'WELCOME HOME JARS' FOR CANADIAN NEWCOMERS

TORONTO, Feb. 21: Kraft Peanut Butter launches Welcome Home Jars — a custom line of limited-edition Kraft Peanut Butter jars created to extend support to new Canadians. As a beloved Canadian brand and one that promotes nourishing connections, Kraft Peanut Butter hopes to embrace Canadian immigrants by becoming a familiar taste in their new homes. Developed in partnership with leading language learning app, Duolingo, Welcome Home Jars are designed with labels translated into five of the most commonly spoken languages by Canada's newcomers. Each jar provides a link to Duolingo language classes, a 30-day subscription to Super Duolingo (terms and conditions apply), and immigration assistance resources for new Canadians. Coming off the heels of a record-breaking year for immigration, Canada has set an unprecedented target of welcoming 465,000 newcomers in 2023 alone. This is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to welcome nearly 1.5 million immigrants over the next three years. With the help of Superfan Nav Bhatia, who is highly recognized and respected for welcoming Canadian newcomers, Kraft Peanut Butter wants to ease this transition by ensuring these individuals feel welcome as they navigate language barriers in their new homes. "Moving to a new country can be intimidating, and tasks like grocery shopping can feel like unfamiliar territory," said Simon Wong, Associate Director of Marketing, Spreads & Slices at Kraft Heinz. "For more than 60 years, Kraft Peanut Butter has brought Canadians comfort, and through Welcome Home Jars, we hope to deepen our commitment to nourishing connections by welcoming newcomers to Canada in a familiar way. We want to help these individuals feel welcome and supported during their transition, and we hope Welcome Home Jars will be a small but meaningful gesture." Made available in Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Tagalog, Arabic, and Spanish, Welcome Home Jars are designed to help newcomers feel connected to the shared love that Canadians have for Kraft Peanut Butter, but in their own language. Each jar has a custom label translated into one of the five languages and comes with a scannable QR code that drives to WelcomeHomeJars.ca in that same language. "If anybody knows the trials and tribulations of being a newcomer to Canada it is me," said Superfan Nav Bhatia. "The excitement of being in this beautiful country as an immigrant is still met with many challenges including language, which is often a very difficult barrier to overcome. This is why I am so excited to partner with Kraft Peanut Butter and help spread awareness around Welcome Home Jars to new Canadian Immigrants, so they can feel connected to the brand's community and use the resources available at Duolingo to help address the language barrier." Starting today, Welcome Home Jars are available exclusively at WelcomeHomeJars.ca, while supplies last. Canadian newcomers are encouraged to request a jar in their native language and to share their first taste of Kraft Peanut Butter on social media using #WelcomeHomeJars and tagging @KraftPeanutButter_ca on Instagram and @KraftPeanutButter on Facebook. Canadians can also get involved by sending a jar to someone they know who is new to Canada. About the Kraft HEINZ Company We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2020 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting www.kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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New Year, New Laker: Two new pack sizes of Laker Beer are hitting the shelves

KITCHENER, ON, Feb. 22 : Two new pack sizes of Laker products are coming to shelves across Ontario Laker Lager 6x473ml cans and Laker Ice 12x473ml will soon be available province-wide Laker Lager and Laker Ice have both been internationally recognized as Monde Selection Gold Winners, 2022, and are proudly made in Ontario Ontario's favourite beer will soon be available in two convenient new pack sizes across Ontario. Laker Lager 6x473ml cans is a new pack size coming to The Beer Store, select Ontario grocery stores and the Waterloo Brewing Beer Store. Additionally, Laker Ice 12x473ml is another new pack size coming to The Beer Store and the Waterloo Brewing Beer Store. In 2023, Laker Beer wants to ensure Laker lovers can buy their favourite beers in whatever size suits them best. "We pride ourselves in offering our beers in a variety of formats and pack sizes," said Jim Manz, Vice President, Sales and Key Accounts at Waterloo Brewing. "Especially at a time when consumers are seeking not only great quality, but also great value, Laker is the right choice for so many Ontarians." In 2022, Laker Lager and Laker Ice were both internationally recognized as Monde Selection Gold Winners, proving these beers to be of highest quality standards – in addition to being offered at a great price. Laker Ice, with its refreshing, clean taste, remains the single tall can of choice at both the LCBO and The Beer Store. "With more options than ever before, Ontarians can now select from a variety of pack sizes," said Kim Mannerow, Director of Marketing at Waterloo Brewing. "We pride ourselves in Laker's strong presence in retailers province wide, which means consumers can enjoy a cold Laker beer wherever and whenever they want!" Get ready to ditch the balancing act with single cans as these convenient pack sizes begin to be available across Ontario this February. About Waterloo Brewing Waterloo Brewing is Ontario's largest Canadian-owned brewery. The Company is a regional brewer of award-winning premium quality and value beers and is officially certified under the Global Food Safety Standard, one of the highest and most internationally recognized standards for safe food production. Founded in 1984, Waterloo Brewing Ltd. was the first craft brewery to start up in Ontario and is credited with pioneering the present-day craft brewing renaissance in Canada. Waterloo Brewing has complemented its Waterloo premium craft beers with the popular Laker brand. In 2011, Waterloo Brewing purchased the Canadian rights to Seagram Coolers and in 2015, secured the exclusive Canadian rights to both LandShark® and Margaritaville®. In addition, Waterloo Brewing utilizes its leading-edge brewing, blending, and packaging capabilities to provide an extensive array of contract manufacturing services in beer, coolers, and ciders. Waterloo Brewing trades on the TSX under the symbol WBR. Visit us at www.WaterlooBrewing.com.

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Canada's Rare Voices campaign aims to ignite powerful, patient-centric conversations about rare disease

TORONTO, Feb. 24: Patient Voice, an online platform that aims to educate Canadians through the power of storytelling, launched the 2023 edition of its annual Canada's Rare Voices campaign. The campaign shares the stories of Canadian patients, caregivers and clinicians in an effort to build a greater understanding of what it's like to live with, or care for a loved one living with, one of the more than 7,000 known rare diseases.1 Join patient advocate Meghan White and the rest of Canada’s rare disease community as we raise our voices for Rare Disease Day 2023. Join patient advocate Meghan White and the rest of Canada’s rare disease community as we raise our voices for Rare Disease Day 2023. According to the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD), approximately 1 in 12 Canadians live with a rare disorder. And while that means approximately 3 million Canadians are impacted by these potentially life-altering diseases, those making up this significant proportion of the Canadian population often feel alone in their healthcare journeys. "It's this sense of isolation that we really want to change," explained Meghan White, a rare disease patient advocate and Patient Voice spokesperson. "By sharing personal stories with broader audiences, we can expand Canadians' understanding of what living with a rare disease is like and how we can all support our family, friends and neighbours who face these challenges every single day." The Canada's Rare Voices campaign intends to focus Canadians' attention on the lived experience of those with a rare disease by harnessing the power of storytelling. In the lead-up to Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2023 and continuing through the month of March, this campaign will spotlight the stories of 11 incredible rare disease patients and caregivers who, in their own words, will share their unique experiences, challenges, passions, and lessons-learned. Alongside these stories, Canada's Rare Voices will also feature original interviews with 11 clinical experts who will address key topics such as diagnosis, disease management, and access to treatment. To reach as many Canadians as possible, Canada's Rare Voices will amplify its poignant stories through a coordinated promotional campaign. This bilingual campaign will include stories shared by leading Canadian publishers, a content hub at patientvoice.io/rarevoices, and placements across social platform and programmatic channels. "Canadians who would like to show their support for the rare disease community are encouraged to look for and follow the Canada's Rare Voices campaign, read our stories, learn from the clinicians' insights, and, most importantly, share with their peers," said White. "By reading and sharing these stories, you can help magnify our voices and effect meaningful change." Canada's Rare Voices has engaged key patient support and advocacy organizations who play a crucial role in patient identification and will expand the overall reach of the campaign. These groups include: the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD); Regroupement québécois des maladies orphelines (RQMO); MitoCanada; the Canadian XLH Network; the Canadian FOP Network; ALS Action Canada; HAE Canada; Defeat Duchenne Canada; Muscular Dystrophy Canada; the Canadian Association of PNH Patients; the Canadian Fabry Association; and the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Canada's Rare Voices has been supported by a number of rare disease innovators including Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; BioCryst Canada; Chiesi Global Rare Disease; Incyte Biosciences Canada Corporation; Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc.; Pfizer Canada ULC; and Ultragenyx Canada Inc. About Patient Voice Patient Voice is a social storytelling platform that amplifies the voices of Canadian patients, caregivers, and clinicians. Our goals are simple—to be a catalyst in educating a more engaged, savvy, and empathetic general public, and to help Canadian patients be heard. 1 Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders. Key Facts. https://www.raredisorders.ca/about-cord/

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Deloitte and AT&T Announce Expanded Collaboration to Help Reduce Global Emissions

NEW YORK, Feb. 23: Deloitte and AT&T announced today a new collaboration focused on expanding both organizations' commitments to help reduce global emissions. To support this commitment, Deloitte will participate in AT&T's Connected Climate Initiative (CCI), a collaborative that works on connectivity-based solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions by 1 gigaton by 2035. The effort brings together a diverse group of organizations to unleash the power of connectivity solutions, including the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and edge computing, to reach this goal. Deloitte joining the CCI is the latest collaboration with AT&T and further builds on a foundation of shared values, including a mutual commitment to sustainability. As a participant in the CCI, Deloitte will collaborate with AT&T and other coalition participants on a selective basis to work toward the collective emissions reduction commitment and help enable companies to make sustainable business decisions. "We're excited to strengthen our existing alliance with AT&T and come together with other like-minded organizations to help build a more sustainable world," said Sam Park, managing director at Deloitte Services LP and AT&T alliance partner lead. "While this is an extension of the powerful work we have already accomplished together, this new collaboration will focus on initiatives for reducing global emissions and creating measurable impact. Deloitte is thrilled to embark on this new journey with AT&T, and other organizations in the CCI, as we aim to reach a net-zero world." Currently, AT&T is working with businesses, along with research universities and a range of other organizations, to deliver broadband-enabled climate solutions at global scale. This collaborative builds on AT&T's standing commitment to address climate change by: Mitigating its own environmental impacts, including with a goal to reach carbon neutrality across its operations by 2035. Enabling the transition to a net-zero economy using AT&T products and services, helping business customers to reduce their emissions. Building resilience against climate-related extreme weather events because AT&T's customers and communities depend on the company and the connectivity it provides. Through the CCI, AT&T wants to help companies and other organizations expand their environmental sustainability efforts to make an even greater impact. CCI participants will combine complementary strengths and work together to help reduce global emissions across the board. "No company can address climate change alone. Collaboration is key to measuring and reducing emissions across global value chains," said Shannon Thomas Carroll, AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T. "As we work to cut the emissions footprint of AT&T's operations, we want to use our core competency — connectivity — to help other businesses do the same. It's great to have Deloitte join us in this effort, and I'm excited for the work that we'll do together to help create a more environmentally sustainable future." This collaboration will allow Deloitte and AT&T the opportunity to make a significant impact for business customers. Deloitte's leadership in analytics, operations and technology and AT&T's leadership in IoT and enhanced connectivity networks provide combined strength to augment an organization's sustainability focus. Together, Deloitte, AT&T and other CCI participants can help businesses develop solutions to simplify emissions data collection to identify actionable opportunities to reduce emissions across their operations. The collaboration aims to improve how organizations share ESG data across a shared ecosystem to eliminate the organizational strain associated with ESG data collection. It will also provide support to suppliers who lack the resources to make the energy transition on their own. About AT&T We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com. About Deloitte Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 7,000 private companies. Our people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today's marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte's approximately 415,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the "Deloitte" name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

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Telinta Enhances its Brandable Desktop Softphone and WebRTC Solutions for VoIP Service Providers

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 16: Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch solutions for VoIP service providers, today announced several important enhancements to its white label Desktop Softphone and WebRTC solutions. Telinta’s brandable Desktop Softphone is a software application for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, enabling VoIP service providers to offer both inbound and outbound VoIP calling, plus messaging. The company’s brandable WebRTC solution can be accessed by users via a convenient multi-language web-based portal, without the user needing to install software. New features added to these solutions include an optional Operator Panel and Busy Lamp Field (BLF), enabling an office receptionist to see at a glance if a team member with an extension on the same PBX is busy with an active call. Other features include both attended and unattended call transfers, placing calls on hold, SMS and free on-net messaging, phonebook, call history, do not disturb, and more. VoIP service providers can also offer optional features to their users such as voicemail, call forwarding, multiple DIDs, and other capabilities. Telinta customers can offer both prepaid and postpaid services. The solutions can include an optional prepaid balance indicator, with an option to recharge a prepaid balance online via credit card or by using Telinta’s unique PayPal plug-in. Telinta’s Desktop Softphone and WebRTC are fully integrated with its robust portfolio of VoIP solutions, enabling Telinta customers to offer softphone calling as a stand-alone service or as part of a bundle of services. They can easily be integrated with other Telinta solutions such as Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, VoIP calling via a Mobile Softphone app for both Android and Apple iOS. Together with our Virtual Office solution, Telinta’s brandable softphone solutions form the cornerstone of a Remote Work Solution for work-from-home users, or as part of a Hybrid Work Solution. Telinta’s carrier-grade TeliCoreTM softswitch platform integrates Telinta’s cutting-edge VoIP solutions with world-class Switching and Billing capabilities. “Telinta offers a full range of softphone options for Telinta customers and their resellers to offer VoIP calling from virtually any compatible device,” explained Alex Ferdman, CEO of Telinta. “From Windows, Mac, and Linux, to Desktop and Laptop, Apple and Android mobile devices, and even web-based VoIP calling from the user’s own browser – Telinta has a brandable solution!” To learn more, visit Telinta in Booth 559 at ITEXPO in Fort Lauderdale. About Telinta Founded in 2002, Telinta, Inc. offers secure and reliable cloud-based Switching and Billing solutions for VoIP service providers around the globe. Telinta’s full portfolio of white label carrier-grade solutions is highly customizable for VoIP service providers and their resellers. This includes Desktop Softphone and WebRTC, Hosted PBX, Mobile Solutions, Wholesale VoIP, Calling Card, Pinless, Audio-Conferencing, Business and Residential VoIP, and other solutions. Please visit us at www.telinta.com for more information.

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Celebrating Black History Month & Some Important Figures in The Automotive Industry

LONDON, HANWELL, UNITED KINGDOM, February 16:Black History Month is a time to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. The month of February was chosen to honour the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two figures who played a significant role in Black history. The celebration of Black History Month dates back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson established “Negro History Week” to shed light on the achievements of Black Americans. Over time, the week-long celebration evolved into a month-long recognition of Black history, culture, and contributions. The theme of Black History Month changes every year, but it always focuses on highlighting the accomplishments and experiences of Black individuals, who have overcome adversity and discrimination to make significant contributions to society. From scientists, inventors, and artists, to politicians, activists, and business leaders, Black people have left a lasting impact on the world. This month is an opportunity to celebrate the past, present, and future of Black people, and to continue to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusivity and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all. In conclusion, Black History Month is a celebration of the rich and diverse history and culture of Black people, and a reminder of the important role they have played in shaping our world. Let us continue to honour their legacy and strive for a better future for all. We have compiled a list of prominent Black figures (past and present) who have had a significant impact on the automotive industry. From innovators to automotive business owners, a large number of Blacks have made a positive impact in this field and opened doors for future generations. In The Automotive Industry Although they are not as widely recognized as figures like Malcolm X and Marcus Garvey, some people have, and still play important roles in the Black Revolution and are trailblazers in the automotive industry, inspiring change and innovation. The Industry’s Pioneers George Washington Carver (1864-1943) George Washington Carver's greatest achievement was when he received an invitation from Henry Ford to work at Ford Motors. Carver accepted and had a successful career inventing synthetic rubber, resolving the rubber shortage. Prior to his role at Ford, Carver was the first African American student at Iowa State Agricultural College. He made other important inventions, including alternative fuels, and was a trailblazer in automobile development as the first African American to significantly impact the field. McKinley Thompson Jr. (1922-2006) Another Ford luminary who achieved significant success in the white microcosm of Ford Motors is Mckinley Thompson Jr. Thompson Jr designed some iconic models during the burgeoning automotive industry. "Mac," as he is widely known, had a passion for automobile innovation from a young age. However, during World War II, his ambitions were put on hold as he joined the Army Signal Corps to work on communication technology development. He received a scholarship to attend the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and later secured a job at Ford's Design Studio, where he had a talent for creating futuristic models. His notable designs include the Gryon, Ford Bronco, and Thunderbird. Although some of McKinley Thompson Jr's other concepts were not developed by Ford, they served as the basis for other well-known automobiles. Today's Innovators Emeline King In 1983, King, a Detroit native, was hired by Ford Motor Co. to become the first Black woman Transportation Designer for Ford. Her portfolio includes some of her best-known work from her nearly 25-year career at the company, including the interior design of the award-winning 1994 Ford Mustang, according to Ford Online. She also contributed to the design of the 1990 Ford Probe and 2000 Ford Thunderbird, among other vehicles in Europe. Also, she patented a 15-inch wheel cover the 1989 Thunderbird. Tomi Isaacs (Senior Director, Corporate Engagement, Catalyst) Tomi Isaacs heads the UK Corporate Engagement within the EMEA Team at Catalyst and is responsible for maintaining relationships with UK-based Supporters. She has an extensive background in creative problem-solving and nearly two decades of professional experience, including serving as a Programme and Team Lead at Moving Ahead and as a Global Account Director at WPP. With expertise in strategic program management, business partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing, she brings a wealth of thought leadership and a commitment to social impact campaigns, diversity, and inclusion to the role. At Moving Ahead, she led efforts to enhance workplace inclusion and diversity, overseeing cross-company mentoring programs for the 30% Club Chapter in the US and Mexico with a focus on improving gender balance on company boards and promoting female talent in senior positions. Her diverse career experiences have given her a unique perspective and a practical approach to building sustainable partnerships, promoting social impact and responsible sourcing, fostering collaboration, and delivering results. Sophia Glandor (IT Project Manager & Women@Bosch Global board member) Sophia Glandor joined Bosch's IT department in 2000 as a user support technician after several years in secretarial assistant positions. She received on-the-job training and worked her way up to a team leader in Drancy in 2006 and eventually took on the management of the entire service in Drancy and St Ouen by 2010. In 2015, she switched to project missions and has participated in two major divisional projects: Next Generation Workplace (NGW) and Next Generation Support Services (NGS). As the leader of a team-based globally, Sophia is responsible for defining training and information actions for the user support teams, as well as communication and change management for the NGS project. This allows her to contribute to a greater customer focus for the support teams. Ayesha Coker (Vice President, Marketing at Porsche Cars North America) The recent appointment of Ayesha Coker as the first African American woman Vice President of Marketing for Porsche in Atlanta is a move many other automotive companies have applauded. The past few years have been marred with racial and gender injustice, with African Americans bearing the most brunt. Coker’s appointment serves as a breath of fresh air on the road to justice and equality. Alongside her achievements, notable figures share the spotlight for their change in the modern-day vehicle industry. Some black figures to note are: Jimmy Settles- Former Vice President of the United Auto Workers who negotiated jobs and occupational rights for many. Fletcher V. Davidson- Group Vice President and General Manager for Toyota has achieved great success with the Japanese automotive giant. Don Butler, former Vice President of marketing for Cadillac, was named one of Egypt’s top 50 business leaders. A multitude of contemporary black leaders is constantly revolutionising the automotive industry. The impact and growth African Americans have had in the vehicle sector cannot be fully captured by the descriptions mentioned above. The Women Automotive Network is a community dedicated to empowering women in the Automotive industry. Our focus is on diversity, technology, and career advancement, providing a platform for networking, professional development, and advocacy. We collaborate with the world’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, tech companies, consultancies and more, to support and celebrate women in automotive with our activities.

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Blockchain Laboratories announces partnership with Intrinsic Methods to build Carbon Credit Registry XRPL

SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, February 16: Blockchain Laboratories is proud to announce its partnership with Intrinsic Methods to support new reforestation and afforestation projects worldwide. By enabling carbon credit tokenization on the XRP Ledger. The XRP Leger was the first carbon neutral layer1 blockchain network, and issuing carbon credits on XRPL will bring radical transparency, accountability, and liquidity to the carbon credit markets. By using blockchain technology for global climate initiatives, offset buyers can better verify and analyze carbon credits, trade them with more liquidity, and retire/claim them for ESG reporting with auditable records on Distributed Ledger Technology. Using DLT and tokenization many of the problems of accountability that exist in the carbon markets today are solved. “Intrinsic Methods plans on setting higher standards for voluntary CO2 offsets and the ROI the offsets bring buyers and the local communities they come from” said Jim Duggan, CEO of Intrinsic Methods. Nature Positive Environmental Impact from Carbon Credits Planting billions to trillions of trees around the world would be the cheapest and most effective way to solve the climate change dilemma. Trees absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide which scientists believe contributes to global warming. A worldwide initiative to plant trees would remove the threat of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Also it is important to mention that trees produce oxygen which we all need to survive. Plant life is the only carbon removal solution that produces oxygen as a by-product of CO2 sequestration. “This new quantitative evaluation shows [forest] restoration isn’t just one of our climate change solutions, it is overwhelmingly the top one,” said Prof Tom Crowther at the Swiss university ETH Zürich, who led the research. “What blows my mind is the scale. I thought restoration would be in the top 10, but it is overwhelmingly more powerful than all of the other climate change solutions proposed.” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/04/planting-billions-trees-best-tackle-climate-crisis-scientists-canopy-emissions Many brands from all over the world have joined commitments like 1t.org to mobilize a global movement to conserve, restore and grow 1 trillion trees by 2030. 1t.org is part of the World Economic Forum’s efforts to accelerate nature-based solutions and was set up to support the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. But the carbon markets are struggling to keep up with the demand for high quality verifiable carbon removals, inhibited by supply bottlenecks and slow time to market. To meet climate goals on a global scale, carbon markets need enhanced mechanisms for project verification and credit issuance; greater transparency in pricing and market data; and improved infrastructure for both buyers and suppliers. Blockchain Laboratories is a Web3 ESG Venture Studio that has been working on climate & biodiversity solutions like Carbonland Trust, and has been experimenting with ways to leverage the qualities of transparency, variability, and scalability of the XRP Ledger to address many of the carbon market’s biggest obstacles. Intrinsic Methods and Blockchain Laboratories are now preparing to launch Intrinsic Methods Registry on XRPL. Intrinsic Methods will use the web3 SaaS to issue and have a marketplace for Future Mitigated Units(carbon credits) coming from Ecological Projects doing reforestation or afforestation work using RootMaker trees. The planet has suffered mass deforestation, and we have lost a large percentage of forests and biodiversity over the last 100 years. Trees are the planet's best proven solution to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and they also produce oxygen which we all need to breathe. Without intervention many of the places deforested in the past still remain without trees, and at the pace forests are being cut down today without mass reforestation efforts everyone will suffer. “it makes clear how much deforestation accelerated over the last century. In just over 100 years the world lost as much forest as it had in the previous 9,000 years.” Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser, https://ourworldindata.org/deforestation Intrinsic Methods Carbon Credit Registry will give brands that have pledged NetZero or carbon neutrality or other commitments like 1t.org, a way to buy offsets that they can know are supporting the highest quality reforestation projects globally, in addition to providing those local economies with jobs and other economic benefits. Blockchain Laboratories is helping Intrinsic Methods create forests for the next generations, using innovative technologies designed to improve trust and transparency. “I am so excited about working with Intrinsic Methods to bring to market one of the most nature positive carbon credits that is using carbon neutral technology” says Boone Bergsma, CEO of Blockchain Laboratories. Boone will be speaking at Sustex World Tech For Impact and Climate Action Conference March 15th, 2023 in Dubai, and will be presenting the work Blockchain Laboratories has been doing in ESG digital assets. Blockchain Laboratories is doing a Regulated Crowdfunding offering on NetCapital. Anyone can get shares/equity in Blockchain Laboratories with as little as a $99 investment, the company is seeking to raise $500,000 to support product improvements and reach new customers. About Blockchain Laboratories: https://blockchainlaboratories.com/ Blockchain Laboratories is a web3 venture studio developing impactful ESG DeFi Applications, and ESG Digital Assets. Blockchain Laboratories offers web3 SaaS using innovative carbon neutral blockchain and DLT networks like the XRP Ledger. About Intrinsic Methods: https://intrinsicmethods.com/ Intrinsic Methods, LLC & RootMaker are dedicated to changing how trees are grown. The patented RootMaker® system has a 20-year documented proof of 2 to 3 times faster growth as well as transplant survivability greater than 95%. For the carbon offset market, RootMaker® grown trees provide carbon sequestration annually of 200-300% more than any other growing system. About XRP Ledger: https://xrpl.org/ The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is an open source, public and decentralized Layer 1 blockchain led by a global developer community. It is fast, energy-efficient, and reliable. For more than ten years, it has been the blockchain best suited to enable settlement and liquidity of tokenized assets at scale.

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Renowned Hydro geologist, Subhajyoti Das warns of water crises reaching alarming proportions in Bangalore

Mr. Subhajyoti Das who visited the USA on UNDP Fellowship for training connected with �Integrated Use of all Water Resources� expresses his deep concern over the growing water crises plaguing Bangalore, referred to as the software hub of India. Mr. Subhajyoti Das, one of the eminent Hydro geologists of India has contributed significantly to groundwater research in the country by means of his revolutionary work and connected activities in groundwater studies. Mr. Das who visited the USA on UNDP Fellowship for training connected with �Integrated Use of all Water Resources�, in the Colorado State University (Fort Colins), US geological Survey (Tucson), American Water Foundation and Salt River Project (Phoenix) was also the Regional Director of the Central Ground Water Board of India. Mr. Das is currently the editor of a journal published by the Geological Society of India, Bangalore. In the interview to Anjishnu Biswas, of Samay Paribartan, Mr. Subhajyoti Das warns that if corrective steps are not taken Bangalore could witness problems of extraordinary nature in terms of non availability of water to the required extent. The following is an excerpt of the interview with Anjishnu Biswas. Bangalore, the software hub of India, also referred to as silicon city, is a rapidly expanding territory with a populace of 8 million people and dotted with numerous multistoried buildings, housing and commercial complexes along with Malls and Multiplexes The IT boom has resulted in unparalleled commercial activities together with the need to keep the sector going . As a consequence the demand for the city�s water supply has augmented considerably. Water is a major component of the infrastructure of a city where varied forms of activities takes place. However Bangalore does not enjoy the privilege of having a perennial river in close proximity. The city has to rely chiefly on the waters of Cauvery River, transported from a distance of roughly 100 km and raised to a height of 500 m from the source. But in comparison to the water supply requirement of 1200 million litres per day (MLD), the water that the river Cauvery provides to the city is to the extent of only 870MLD, thereby leaving a difference of 330 MLD. Apart from this demand for water is the industrial necessity of nearly 60 MLD, thus, increasing the deficit further. A considerable quantity of Cauvery water is also lost in transmission creating additional stress in the accessibility of water for consumption by the city dwellers. Following an upsurge in population growth, expansion of industries, as well as commercial activities, the difference between demand and supply by the year 2025, will be tough to fulfill. Rampant urbanization has created an adverse impact on a number of the surface water bodies, with much of the precipitation water lost as runoff with the resultant reduction in groundwater recharge and decrease in water supplies. This dwindling water supply has resulted in the city�s growing reliance on bore wells, of which there has been no appropriate evaluation so far, - 1.5 lakh to 3 lakhs by a number of assessments made so far. This has led to groundwater overexploitation, deepening of groundwater levels, jeopardizing the ecosystem in the process. This problem becomes severe every summer as reservoir levels are at the lowest. This affects the water supply, and growing stress on groundwater. Under these circumstances of dwindling water supply trade in commercial marketing of water is thriving. The burden of the suffering is endured by the low income group or the deprived as they are compelled to pay a number of times extra on water tankers than their wealthy counterparts, who live in luxurious apartments or buildings, furnished with safe BWSSB water supplies at subsidized charges. Till the first half of the 20th century Bangalore did not encounter any water shortage with numerous flowing lakes and stream around the city furnishing continuous supplies of water to the city. Currently the city�s water supply network encounters two-pronged difficulty of dwindling surface water resource because of drying up of lakes and reducing ground water because of excessive utilization. To discover an enduring solution to the water shortage, the origin of water crisis has to be comprehended in the correct angle. Mr. Das backs the refurbishment of waste land and lakes, rainwater harvesting, and water conservation actions to cope up with the dual crisis of surface water and groundwater. Dr. Das points to the exercise of water conservation as the only crucial answer to the uncontrolled water crisis. He envisages retrieving considerable amount of water by means of domestic level wastewater treatment and recycling as well as recovery of enormous transmission wastes through suitable actions. By ANJISHNU BISWAS