Netizen and Arthera are excited to announce their partnership aimed at revolutionizing Web3 adoption through gamification. Netizen offers a gamified experience, rewarding users for their contributions online and on the blockchain. Arthera is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain with unparalleled scalability and a DAG-based Proof-of-Stake consensus model.

Gas fees, UX, UI and user onboarding have hindered the mass adoption of Web3. However, this partnership aims to overcome these obstacles by introducing simple yet powerful solutions that not only eliminate concerns about gas fees but also provide an engaging and rewarding user experience through gamification.

Arthera has made significant advancements in the blockchain industry with its cutting-edge Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based mempool. This technology will allow for millions of transactions, effectively reducing network congestion and enabling the creation of Web3 SaaS enterprises based on subscription models. Arthera's fixed-price monthly subscriptions eliminate concerns over fluctuating network costs, benefiting both users and businesses. Additionally, Arthera offers the option to pay for gas at each transaction while sharing revenue among validators and dApps.

Netizen has successfully launched its Telegram Gamification App (Netizen TGA), which links online platforms and blockchains, offering users a gamified experience where they can play, level up, and be rewarded for their contributions. Netizen TGA has also been instrumental in helping Web3 projects and communities gamify their user onboarding and scale their communities through fun activities. A notable use case was demonstrated through the partnership with the Web3StrongerTogether ecosystem (WEB3ST), involving over 100 projects and communities.

With the combination of Netizen's gamification expertise and Arthera's robust blockchain infrastructure, the partnership aims to normalize Web3 adoption like never before. And, by using Netizen to measure and reward individual contributions to its ecosystem, Arthera hopes to branch out more rapidly to a wiser user base and build out in a more decentralized way.

"Together, we aim to overcome the barriers to adoption by offering a gamified experience that engages users and simplifies their interaction with blockchain activities. Let's forget about gas fees and permanently change our blockchain habits. This partnership represents a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the Web3 ecosystem," said Laurent Perello, CEO of Arthera.

• Fabric has been named to the XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners’ inaugural XB100 List, representing 100 of the most valuable and impactful private deep tech companies

• Awarded the Top Supply Chain Products Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive, recognizing partnerships that are shaping the industry

• Fabric’s high-density, high-throughput, automated fulfillment solution gives retailers unprecedented flexibility and adaptability to grow their e-commerce fulfillment operations

Fabric, the technology company reshaping retail fulfillment, has scored two major wins for its innovative automated fulfillment solution.

The company was named to the inaugural XB100, the definitive ranking of the top 100 private deep tech companies, published by XPRIZE and Bessemer Venture Partners. Fabric also won Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Top Supply Chain Products Award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

Fabric’s high-density, high-throughput, cube-based storage system empowers retailers to grow and serve their customers like never before. Its proprietary hardware and software increase flexibility and adaptability across all aspects of retail fulfillment and drive results in categories from customer experience to maximizing existing real estate.

“We’re extremely grateful to be recognized for our efforts in providing strategic value and innovative solutions to retailers looking to modernize and optimize their e-commerce operations with our unique solution for automated fulfillment,” said Avi (Jack) Jacoby, Fabric’s CEO. "As Fabric supports retailers growing their online businesses, we look forward to continuing to provide a next-generation automated fulfillment solution that unlocks new levels of flexibility and adaptability, eliminating barriers to future growth.”

The XB100 was launched to celebrate the entrepreneurs who are commercializing scientific research into deep tech and spotlight how they are impacting our society across nine categories. The XB100 evaluation process involved ranking companies across four factors: impact on humanity, valuation, scientific difficulty and commercial traction. For impact on humanity, XB100 enlists the help of a judging panel of scientists and industry experts who assist in the evaluation.

“The companies on the XB100 list represent the most valuable and impactful private companies in the deep tech sector,” said Tess Hatch, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. “The XB100 awardees defy imagination and will reshape the human experience.”

The Top Supply Chain Products Award profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain. The Fabric Partner Elite Program offers a solution to enhance the customer experience while cutting costs and improving efficiencies.

Fabric was selected for this award in recognition of its recent partnership with Synergy Design & Integration as part of the Partner Elite Program. Synergy is skilled in optimizing warehouse processes, improving the experience of human employees in the warehouse and streamlining the flow of goods. This partnership aims to help warehouse operators overcome a persistent labor shortage due to strenuous working conditions while lowering operating costs.

“From demand planning and forecasting to implementing the ultimate in warehouse automation, in the past 12 months we have seen companies within the supply chain and logistics space upgrade, enhance, adopt and adapt to achieve greater efficiency along the chain,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. “That’s why it’s important today’s supply chains run on collaboration.”

Leading AR platform and world class Enterprise Web3 engagement & loyalty platform leader to premier new strategic collaboration at Cannes Lions 70

 SmartMedia Technologies (SMT), the Web3 engagement and loyalty platform the future is being built on, today announced that it is leveraging Niantic's WebAR development platform, 8th Wall, to accelerate the creation of innovative AR experiences for both creators and users through mobile Web3 wallets accessible by any user with a smartphone. The product features resulting from the collaboration will premiere to a global audience of marketing executives at Cannes Lions 2023.

The synergy of SMT's SmartWallet paired with 8th Wall's mixed reality tools has delivered more AR treasure hunts than any other company in the world. The collaboration brings unique ownership, scarcity, and utility to digital objects, hosted through the SmartWallet and masterfully visualized through 8th Wall's browser-based AR. By leveraging the SmartMedia platform– a self-serve, no-code, drag, drop, and distribute studio– brands can amplify their mobile first activations through immersive, exclusive digital experiences that enable engagement and appeal to global audiences.

"We believe in creating and connecting community to immersive experiences that deepen engagement and drive loyalty. With the announcement of Apple entering into the AR space, there is no better time to bring ownership of tokenized experiences to AR. Our collaboration with Niantic is a step towards realizing this vision," said Tyler Moebius, CEO of SmartMedia Technologies. "By combining our expertise in Web3-enabled mobile wallets with Niantic's AR technology, we aim to create innovative experiences that enhance user engagement and drive brand loyalty."

Through WebAR, which can be accessed directly in your mobile browser, attendees at Cannes Lions 2023 with SmartWallets can collect digital objects and redeem for digital and physical rewards including a limited edition Cannes AR NFT, among other prizes.

These features will enable brands with the capabilities to increase loyalty and engagement by building a digital presence in the Web3 space via mobile wallets, making their exposure to and use of web3 elements smooth and efficient. Built by SMT and powered by Niantic's 8th Wall WebAR platform, innovative features can be owned and utilized through the Cannes Experience Wallet wherein attendees can easily onboard into the experience with a smartphone and email address. The Cannes SmartWallet will feature chic, purpose-driven and sustainable brands, LØCI footwear and Beesou drinks. Wallet holders will be able to collect LØCI AR treasure boxes in AR alongside the Promenade de la Croisette. The treasure boxes will unlock access to exclusive events with a limited ten boxes unveiling the chance to receive a physical pair of limited edition trainers crafted from seaweed as part of an ocean restoration partnership.

"We are excited to be involved in the Cannes Wallet as it is an opportunity to be at the frontier of innovation, offering the opportunity to explore new technologies and customer experiences. Cannes Wallets gives us the opportunity to differentiate ourselves from competitors and stand out in a rapidly evolving digital landscape," said Mark Wakefield, Beesou Co-founder. "We hope by leveraging the Cannes Wallet, we can ensure authenticity by providing verifiable information to our potential customers, which will help us reach new audiences. This expansion will increase brand awareness and revenue growth."

"By partnering with SMT x Cannes Lion 70, LØCI is set to transcend its physical boundaries and establish a prominent digital presence. This opportunity not only enhances our mission of promoting sustainability and innovation, but also helps us connect with users in a unique way," said LØCI Co-founders Emanuel Eribo and Philippe Homsy.

Cannes SmartWallet holders will also be able to engage in a gamified experience to collect AR NFTs redeemable for Beesous cocktails at Brand Innovators' Marketing Leadership Summit, which will unveil opportunities to learn more about the brand's mission to save the bees.

"WebAR creates memorable experiences that are accessible to anyone - no app required. This opens up a new frontier of creativity for brands and the opportunity to redefine how they engage with their target audiences," said Tom Emrich, Director of Product Management at Niantic. "Our collaboration with SmartMedia Technologies adds a new dimension to WebAR experiences for brands by giving consumers ways to build and activate their digital collections."

Transfer Of Approximately 10 Million Domains Expands Squarespace's Leading Domains Business And Opens Up Millions To Its Platform Offerings

Squarespace Inc., the design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, announced today it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Google, whereby Squarespace will acquire the assets associated with the Google Domains business, which will be winding down following a transition period. This purchase includes approximately 10 million domains hosted on Google Domains spread across millions of customers.

"We are exceptionally proud to be chosen to serve the customers of the Google Domains business," said Anthony Casalena, Founder & CEO of Squarespace. "Domains are a critical part of web infrastructure and an essential piece of every business's online presence. We look forward to serving these new customers as we have served millions using our domain products and are committed to ensuring a seamless transition."

"In keeping with our efforts to sharpen our focus, we have entered into a definitive agreement with Squarespace for the acquisition of customer accounts of the Google Domains registrar business," said Matt Madrigal, Vice President and General Manager, Merchant Shopping of Google. "Supporting a smooth transition for customers over the coming months, with the help of the Google Domains team, is our top priority. Squarespace can provide an integrated experience of purchasing and managing domains along with offering other tools that these customers may need to build their online presence."

Under the terms of the agreement, Squarespace will honor all existing Google Domains customers' renewal prices for at least 12 months following the closing of the transaction, as well as provide additional incentives to encourage Google Domains customers to build a website with Squarespace and adopt other Squarespace offerings. Further, Squarespace will be leveraging Google's infrastructure powering the Google Domains product during the migration period in order to ensure the seamless transfer of domains.

Upon closing, Squarespace, a long- time reseller of Google Workspace, will become the exclusive domains provider for any customer purchasing a domain along with their Workspace subscription from Google directly for a minimum of three years. Squarespace will also provide billing and support services to Google Workspace customers that signed up for the service through Google Domains. Customers will continue to have the option to make changes to their domains account at any time.

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, and is subject to certain regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. While the majority of the benefits of this deal will be realized in 2024 and beyond, Squarespace believes this deal will be meaningfully accretive to its business from both a revenue and free cash flow perspective over time.

Squarespace management will host a conference call today, June 15th, at 5:00pm ET. A live webcast of the event will be available in the Events & Presentations section of the Squarespace Investor Relations website. An archived replay of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the call.

Go-To-Market Platform Recognized for its Best-in-class Sales and Marketing Account Intelligence Solutions

HG Insights, the global provider of data-driven insights to 90% of Fortune 100^® B2B tech companies, has been named a Leader on both the G2 Grid^® for Sales Intelligence and the Grid for Marketing Account Intelligence by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace.

Leader status is reserved for companies that score highly in both market presence and customer satisfaction. Powered by data-driven insights, HG’s solutions support Go-To-Market teams by delivering enhanced productivity via best-in-class technology, market, and account intelligence. HG achieving G2 Leader status is a result of the company’s strategic focus on new product innovations, market expansion, and ecosystem growth — and it represents the trust customers place in HG’s data-driven insights.

"Over the past year, we have significantly upgraded our product experience, delivering shorter time to value, greater ease of use, and more return on investment to our customers. This translates directly to the bottom line, which is especially important when every dollar invested is being scrutinized for maximum impact,” said Elizabeth Cholawsky, CEO of HG Insights. "We have seen increased usage of our product offerings, further validating the fact that our customers are seeing the benefits of our best-in-class Technology Intelligence.”

HG Insights achieved this recognition by receiving positive reviews on related questions from verified users, compared to similar products in the Sales Intelligence and Marketing Account Intelligence categories. The Summer 2023 Reports are based on G2’s unique algorithms, which calculate customer satisfaction and market presence scores in real-time, based on user reviews and data aggregated from online sources and social networks.

The following customer reviews contributed to HG Insights category leadership across G2:

• “HG is not just a data provider but with their high-quality staff they add a level of service that is unparalleled. They help us ideate and execute on our data-driven insights. They understand our business and our challenges, so the speed of delivery is excellent.” – Barry S., Enterprise client

• “The customer success team are truly great partners helping to drive feature requests be it more data or more functionality in the user interface. I don't find any downsides to using the solution.” – Gigi Gazelle U., Enterprise client

Casey McGee Joins Industry-Leading Video Safety and Video Telematics Pioneer to Enhance its Technology Platform and Expand Global Growth

Lytx^® Inc., the global leader in video safety and video telematics, today welcomed Casey McGee as the company's new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). McGee joins the company after recently serving as the Vice President of Global ISV and Digital Native Sales at Microsoft, where he worked directly with technology companies around the world to provide cloud and go-to-market platforms to drive innovation and growth.

McGee, who reports to Lytx CEO Brandon Nixon, arrives at Lytx with 23 years of experience leading international sales and services teams toward breakthrough revenue results, improved customer experience, operational excellence, and transformation. In every position that he's held, McGee's customer-focused approach and ability to capitalize on the depth of partner relationships have fueled growth and added value back to businesses.

"From my early discussions with Brandon and the team, it was clear that Lytx has leveraged its powerful capabilities in machine vision and AI-powered video safety and video telematics to save lives and improve business performance," McGee said. "Taking into account the vast demand for video safety and video telematics, Lytx's leadership position over the last 25 years in this dynamic market, and its world-class talent, I see huge potential for us to further revolutionize the global transportation economy. As Lytx embarks on a new chapter of growth, I am thrilled to join the Lytx team at this pivotal time to help shape the company's future."

"We're welcoming Casey at an exciting time in our company's journey as we continue to invest in our global go-to-market strategy and open cloud platform," Nixon said. "With his strong background in platform and enterprise software sales, expertise in building partner ecosystems globally, and proven ability to successfully grow a market-leading recurring-revenue business at scale, Casey is an ideal leader for Lytx."

During his time at Microsoft, McGee was a driving force in helping build and grow the company's Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV), Digital Native, and Private Capital partner ecosystem that in turn generated significant revenue growth for the company. As Chief of Staff for Global Sales, Marketing, and Operations, he helped lead an international business spanning all Microsoft customer segments and products.

As Lytx's Chief Revenue Officer, McGee leads Lytx's Sales, Marketing, Strategic Partner, Revenue Operations, and Business Development. Leveraging his deep experience leading large-scale enterprise teams, McGee will focus on delivering value to customers and partners alike. In addition to building Lytx's momentum with fleet customers, he will also focus on growing Lytx's partner ecosystem, which today has over 100 strategic partners spanning more than 85 countries and representing every sector in the global transportation industry.

User reviews highlight account-based leader's performance, relationships, implementation, usability, and value

Account-based platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, continues its momentum with B2B companies looking to accelerate efficient revenue growth. The company announced that in the G2 Summer 2023 Grid Report, it received 34 Leader awards, an additional 10 since the Spring report, including moving to a leadership position in Account-Based Orchestration and appearing in Sales Intelligence.

RollWorks was rated highly for its performance, relationships, usability, implementation, ease of set up, ease of use, and ease of admin, and retained its leadership position in buyer intent, advertising, and account-based analytics, specifically:

• Account-based Advertising
• Buyer Intent Data Tools
• Account-based Orchestration
• Sales Intelligence
• Marketing Account Intelligence
• Market Intelligence
• Account-based Analytics
• Retargeting
• Account Data Management
• Cross-Channel Advertising
• Display Advertising
• Social Media Advertising

"We're ecstatic that the G2 Summer 2023 report marks RollWorks' best showing to date and consistent momentum. We're immensely grateful to our loyal customers, who are enthusiastic about RollWorks' positive influence on their advertising, buyer intent, and account data management strategies," said Jodi Cerretani, VP of Marketing at RollWorks.

G2 Grid Reports are released quarterly and rank products based on reviews gathered from its community, as well as data aggregated from online sources and social networks. Products in the Leader quadrant are "rated highly by G2 users and have substantial market presence scores."

RollWorks has been consistently named a Leader by G2. In the G2 Summer 2023 report, RollWorks was named as a Leader in 34 reports, an additional 10 since the Spring report, and to the Leader position in 9 overall grids, 2 additional since the Spring report. RollWorks also received 59 badges, 6 additional badges since the Spring report, including the "Users Love Us" badge, for having more than 20 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

The company's relentless focus on a customer-led strategy and product advancements that significantly influence go-to-market strategies for organizations of all sizes are the driving forces behind consistently high reviews by customers on G2. Notably, RollWorks continues to evolve its Sales Insights solution, which prioritizes accounts for sales outreach using data science models to uncover signals of an account's engagement with a company's website and ads. Sales Insights is now powered by the popular data sophistication tool RollWorks Keyword Intent.

Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted leader in video capture, management and streaming solutions, today announced that its Vidable™ business, which offers AI-powered analytics and transformation solutions for video, will partner with its Video Solutions business to develop an offering focused on supporting the events market. The announcement dovetails with Vidable GM Mike Snavely’s appearance yesterday at Meeting Planners International’s annual World Education Congress (MPI WEC23), which included leading a session titled “Leveraging the Power of AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Disrupting the Events Industry”.

Sonic Foundry CEO Joe Mozden, Jr. commented, “The partnership that our Video Solutions business recently established with CTI Meeting Technology has given us a deeper window into the growing need for events-specific AI solutions. This represents a massive go-to-market opportunity for our Vidable business, particularly given the immediate access to prospective customers that our Video Solutions team can facilitate. Over the next several months, our Vidable and Video Solutions businesses will pursue this market opportunity as a joint initiative, one of many examples of how our team is capitalizing on the opportunities inherent in Sonic Foundry’s new ‘family of brands’ corporate structure.”

Snavely elaborated, “The discussions around AI at MPI WEC23 were very productive, and further validated our belief in the value of the market opportunity for events-oriented video AI. Accordingly, the next phase of Vidable’s go-to-market strategy will involve partnering with Video Solutions customers to mine video captured at live conferences for insights that help sponsors understand attendee sentiment and help conference promoters better serve the needs of their attendees. Ultimately, we believe this is a model for helping organizations to substantiate the ROI of event sponsorship with far more definition than was previously possible.”

As of June 2023, Vidable has initiated and sold transactions representing over a million hours of AI transformations for enterprise video. It has also begun expanding its business outside the U.S. with the establishment of a GDPR-compliant instance of Vidable in the E.U.