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  • PLAYSTUDIOS Announces Second Annual myVIP World Tournament of Slots at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, Where Players from the Real and Digital Worlds Will Compete for a $1 Million Cash Prize
    by WebSupport@BusinessWire.com on April 18, 2025 at 1:00 am

    LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PLAYSTUDIOS, the award-winning developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile games and the creators of the myVIP loyalty program that offers real-world rewards to players, today announced the second annual million-dollar myVIP World Tournament of Slots (WTOS), hosted by Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, taking place from October 22-26, 2025. The high-profile tournament will bring together slot enthusiasts from the digital and real world who will compete for a top cash prize of $1 million and the prestigious title of “World’s Greatest Slot Player.” PLAYSTUDIOS will offer players of its free-to-play social casino games the chance to win trips to Atlantis Paradise Island and seats in the Tournament. “The opportunity for our players to be a part of this incredible slot tournament experience is just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of our myVIP in-game loyalty program. It’s the perfect expression of our promise to bridge the worlds of digital and destination entertainment. Everyone had such an incredible time at Atlantis last year that we had to come back again for WTOS II,” said David Pascal, Head of Corporate Marketing, PLAYSTUDIOS. myVIP is a consumer-facing, game-based loyalty rewards program that is exclusive to PLAYSTUDIOS and its portfolio of mobile games. Partners for these rewards span the entertainment, retail, travel and leisure categories, offering a diverse and valuable range of rewards. To date, over 17 million awards have been given – valued at an impressive $864 million – from more than 230 partner brands to PLAYSTUDIOS’ 11.7 million players worldwide. Through these real-world partnerships, PLAYSTUDIOS offers its audience a unique mix of both digital content and destination entertainment experiences. “We are thrilled to welcome back players, guests, and fans to the unparalleled destination resort, Atlantis Paradise Island. The 2025 myVIP World Tournament of Slots participants will once again experience the best of our resort, including the electric energy of the world-renowned Atlantis Casino, nightly live entertainment at Bar Sol, Moon Bar, and Aura nightclub, the refurbished Royal Towers and adjacent Crystal Court luxury retail experience, and a host of exciting dining experiences, including three Michelin-starred chef restaurants: Fish by José Andrés, Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa, and Paranza by Michael White, among other exceptional offerings,” said Joe Brunini, Chief Gaming and Customer Development Officer, Atlantis Paradise Island. For more details about the Tournament, visit https://www.wtos2025.com. PLAYSTUDIOS’ award-winning mobile slot games are available on iOS and Android. About PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. PLAYSTUDIOS (Nasdaq: MYPS), creator of the groundbreaking myVIP loyalty program, is a publisher and developer of award-winning mobile games, including the iconic Tetris® mobile app, Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, Sudoku, and its casino-style games such as Pop! Slots, myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, myKONAMI Slots, and myVEGAS Bingo. The myVIP loyalty platform offers its members the richest rewards in gaming and enables them to earn real-world rewards from a global collection of iconic hospitality, entertainment, and leisure brands. playAWARDS partners include Wolfgang Puck, Norwegian Cruise Line, Resorts World, IHG, Bowlero, Gray Line Tours, and Hippodrome Casino, among others. Founded by a team of veteran gaming, hospitality, and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS apps combine the best elements of popular casual games with compelling real-world benefits. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com. For more about myVIP, visit myVIP.co. About Atlantis Paradise Island Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is a dynamic destination and offers visitors bold multimillion-dollar renovations, exciting new partnerships, and reimagined guest experiences. Bahamian culture and the spirit of its beloved team members are the heart and soul of this iconic, legendary resort. Atlantis’ immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of the Bahamas while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation. Home to Aquaventure, one of the world’s largest waterparks, the 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides features 14 pools and five miles of white sand beaches. Atlantis is also home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, with over 65,000 aquatic animals from 250 species making their home in natural ocean-fed lagoons and habitats, including Dolphin Cay, the unparalleled marine animal conservation and education center created to provide guests with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most fascinating mammals. Atlantis has five unique lodging options: the grand, iconic newly renovated towers of The Royal, the family-friendly ambiance at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style living at The Reef. Guests can choose from an impressive collection of over 40 restaurants, bars, and lounges with celebrity chef culinary masterpieces, including Fish by José Andrés, Nobu by Nobu Matsuhisa, and Paranza by Michael White. With its unrivaled meeting and convention space and the well-appointed Atlantis Marina overlooking Marina Village, the Atlantis experiences are endless and unique to each traveler. Additional resort amenities include the tranquil Mandara Spa, a newly opened tennis and pickleball center, indoor and outdoor regulation basketball courts, a 500-seat movie theater, Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12, a gaming arcade, CRUSH - a teen nightclub, Jokers Wild comedy club, an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf, the renowned and newly redecorated Atlantis Casino, and an array of luxury and boutique duty-free shopping. For more information and reservations, please visit atlantisbahamas.com. Contacts PLAYSTUDIOSmedia@playstudios.com Atlantis Paradise Islanderika.lavyne@atlantisparadise.com

  • BrainChip Talks Corporate Remuneration on Latest Quarterly Investor Podcast
    by WebSupport@BusinessWire.com on April 18, 2025 at 12:30 am

    LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event-based, neuromorphic AI IP, invites current and potential investors to join Director of Global Investor Relations Tony Dawe for a discussion of the Company’s compensation program and its role in attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market on April 17 at 2:30 p.m. PDT. In this ninth episode of BrainChip’s Investor Podcast Series, Dawe presents questions to Pia Turcinov. Non-Executive Director Chair of the Remuneration & Nomination Committee, and Jelena Tasker, Client Partner, Executive Pay & Governance at Korn Ferry, about specifics regarding the Company’s remuneration strategy and policies, and how important remuneration is in attracting and retaining skilled professionals. Among the topics covered in this podcast are: The role of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee in overseeing compensation arrangements for senior executives and non-executive directors How the remuneration philosophy, guiding principles and overall practices have evolved to support the growth and maturity of the organization Role of independent global remuneration consulting firm Korn Ferry in helping assist and align BrainChip’s compensation program Affirmation that BrainChip’s overall remuneration policies are broadly in line with industry peers Communication of defined performance metrics for executives based on shareholder and market feedback “As we approach BrainChip’s AGM, we felt that it was important to discuss with investors how the Company reaches compensation agreements with individuals that help maintain and grow its leadership position in a competitive AI marketplace,” said Dawe. “The conversation with Pia and Jelena is an important component into communicating transparently with shareholders and equity partners how the Board defines and imposes a remuneration program intended to secure and retain talent for the betterment of the Company.” BrainChip’s Quarterly Investor Podcast serves as a supplement to the company’s regular industry-focused podcasts, which provide AI industry insight to listeners including users, developers, analysts, technical and financial press, and investors. Past episodes of BrainChip podcasts are available at https://brainchip.com/podcast. About BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY) BrainChip is the worldwide leader in Edge AI on-chip processing and learning. The company’s first-to-market, fully digital, event-based AI processor, Akida™, uses neuromorphic principles to mimic the human brain, analyzing only essential sensor inputs at the point of acquisition, processing data with unparalleled efficiency, precision, and economy of energy. Akida uniquely enables Edge learning local to the chip, independent of the cloud, dramatically reducing latency while improving privacy and data security. Akida Neural processor IP, which can be integrated into SoCs on any process technology, has shown substantial benefits on today’s workloads and networks, and offers a platform for developers to create, tune and run their models using standard AI workflows like Tensorflow/Keras. In enabling effective Edge compute to be universally deployable across real world applications such as connected cars, consumer electronics, and industrial IoT, BrainChip is proving that on-chip AI, close to the sensor, is the future, for its customers’ products, as well as the planet. Explore the benefits of Essential AI at www.brainchip.com. Follow BrainChip on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BrainChip_incFollow BrainChip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7792006 Contacts Media Contact:Mark Smith JPR Communications 818-398-1424 Investor Relations:Tony Dawe Director, Global Investor Relations tdawe@brainchip.com

  • One Model Wins Two 2025 HR Tech Awards
    by WebSupport@BusinessWire.com on April 18, 2025 at 12:21 am

    AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One Model, the People Analytics platform trusted by enterprise HR teams, has been named a double winner at the 2025 HR Tech Awards presented by Lighthouse Research & Advisory in partnership with UNLEASH. The company received top recognition for: Best Advance in Practical AI (Core HR/Workforce) Best Analytics, Measurement, and Business Impact Solution (Talent Analytics) The HR Tech Awards honor solutions that drive measurable outcomes and bring innovation to the HR space. One Model’s wins reflect its commitment to transparent, explainable AI and its ability to turn complex workforce data into actionable insights. “One Model has developed AI capabilities that help users speed up data analysis, take a more guided, hands-on approach, and glean more value from the metrics that matter most,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. “Our team was impressed.” One AI: Making Machine Learning Work for HR One AI, One Model’s embedded machine learning engine, was built for the unique needs of HR teams. It allows users to build and deploy predictive models on their own workforce data, with full visibility into how every model is created, what metrics are used, and how outcomes are calculated. This level of transparency addresses one of HR’s biggest AI challenges: trust. Unlike black-box systems, One AI gives organizations clarity and control, whether forecasting attrition risks, predicting high performers, or modeling future scenarios. “We built One AI to demystify machine learning and make it usable in the real world,” said Taylor Clark, Chief Data Scientist at One Model. “Now, we're extending those capabilities with agentic AI—intelligent agents that automate complex data tasks and streamline workflows. It’s about putting advanced analytics in the hands of HR teams without needing to code or depend on engineers.” Analytics That Deliver Measurable Business Results In addition to its AI capabilities, One Model was recognized for driving measurable business impact through analytics. The company’s platform combines workforce data orchestration, visual storytelling, and predictive modeling to create a complete decision-support system for HR and business leaders. Customers like Shaw Industries have used One Model to reduce the time it takes to generate insights from weeks to hours, using predictive models to anticipate turnover and make smarter talent decisions. Medibank, one of Australia’s leading health insurers, saw a $2.5 million cost savings in its first year of using the platform, thanks to centralized reporting and improved data access. About the HR Tech Awards Now in its sixth year, the HR Tech Awards helps HR leaders find top solutions, judged by independent experts for innovation, usability, and impact. Read the full list of winners here: View 2025 Award Winners About One Model One Model helps organizations unlock the full value of their workforce data. The platform combines secure data orchestration, advanced analytics, machine learning, and narrative storytelling to drive smarter, faster decisions. To learn more, visit www.onemodel.co. Contacts Shiann Weiss shiann.weiss@onemodel.co

  • Performant Survey Spotlights Top Healthcare Technology Initiatives
    by WebSupport@BusinessWire.com on April 17, 2025 at 11:38 pm

    PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At HIMSS25, Performant Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHLT) (the “Company” or “Performant”), a leader in technology-enabled payment integrity, eligibility and related analytics services, conducted a targeted survey of nearly 150 healthcare technology leaders to better understand the key drivers behind healthcare technology decision-making. The findings point to a healthcare landscape increasingly shaped by innovation, efficiency and the imperative to deliver better outcomes for patients. Survey Key Findings: 61.5% of respondents indicated their top priority for healthcare technology was improving patient outcomes, followed by enhancing operational efficiency (56.8%) and adopting innovative, cutting-edge solutions (55.4%). 77.0% of respondents indicated AI and machine learning, followed by EHR and interoperability (35.1%), are expected to have the greatest impact on healthcare over the next five years. Key factors in selecting healthcare technology vendors include product reliability, strong customer support, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. These results highlight a healthcare sector in transformation, one that is prioritizing innovation and outcomes while balancing pressure to reduce waste and maximize impact. A System Under Strain: The Urgency Behind the Data The survey results come at a time when the broader healthcare system is under unprecedented scrutiny. According to a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, in FY 2024, 16 federal agencies identified $162 billion in improper payments across 68 programs, more than 50% of which were in healthcare. This does not include payments classified as fraud. “The size and scope of this problem is staggering,” said Simeon Kohl, CEO of Performant. “While healthcare leaders at HIMSS are focused on innovation and efficiency, the reality is that fraud, waste and abuse has caused hundreds of billions of dollars of waste that could otherwise support patient care, health equity and long-term system resilience.” Technology as a Defense Against Financial Waste With a proven track record of uncovering more than $1.3 billion in savings for the Medicare trust fund during the past three years, Performant plays a critical role in protecting healthcare funding at scale. “The survey confirms what we’re seeing in the market: healthcare organizations are prioritizing technology that drives meaningful, measurable, quality results,” added Christian Bass, SVP, Payment Integrity. Grant Kordash, SVP, Technology, added, “By identifying patterns and trends within large data sets, AI and machine learning can help optimize payment processes, reduce errors and enhance overall efficiency. As we look to the future, leveraging AI and machine learning will be core to our strategy centered on innovation and client results.” What’s Next: Shaping a More Resilient Future As the healthcare industry continues to digitize and evolve, Performant is committed to equipping payers, providers and government agencies with the tools needed to safeguard every dollar. “Innovation isn’t just about the next big thing, it’s about solving big problems,” said Amanda Purvis, SVP, Product Innovation. “By combining powerful data analytics, AI-driven workflows and decades of expertise, we’re helping clients tackle the very real financial inefficiencies plaguing the U.S. healthcare system. That’s the future we’re building.” ABOUT PERFORMANT Performant supports healthcare payers in identifying, preventing and recovering waste and improper payments by leveraging advanced technology, analytics and proprietary data assets. Performant works with leading national and regional healthcare payers to provide eligibility-based, also known as coordination-of-benefits (COB) services, as well as claims-based services, which include audit and identification of improperly paid claims. Performant is a leading provider of these services in both government and commercial healthcare markets. Performant also provides advanced reporting capabilities, support services, customer care, and stakeholder training programs designed to mitigate future instances of improper payments. Contacts MEDIA CONTACT Jon Bozzuto, Investor Relations Performant Healthcare, Inc. (925) 960-4988 investors@performantcorp.com

  • Semrush Holdings, Inc. Announces Investor Conference Call to Review First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
    by WebSupport@BusinessWire.com on April 17, 2025 at 11:30 pm

    BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semrush Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after the close of the US markets on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Semrush will host a corresponding conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Conference Call Details Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. ET Hosts: Bill Wagner, CEO, Eugene Levin, President, and Brian Mulroy, CFO Conference ID: 923956 Participant Toll Free Dial-In Number: +1 833 470 1428 Participant International Dial-In Number: +1 929 526 1599 Participants should dial in at least ten minutes before the start of the conference call. A live webcast of the conference call and financial results will be accessible at http://investors.semrush.com/. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on this website for a limited time after the call. About Semrush Holdings, Inc. Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, advertising, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing. Semrush offers insights and solutions for companies to build, manage, and measure campaigns across various marketing channels. Semrush is headquartered in Boston and has offices in Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Limassol, Prague, Warsaw, and Yerevan. Contacts Investor:Brinlea Johnson The Blueshirt Group Semrush Holdings, Inc ir@semrush.com Media:Jena Sullivan Senior Public Relations Manager Semrush Holdings, Inc jena.sullivan@semrush.com