Split Simple is now accepting applications for its annual social work scholarship. This scholarship is designed to help students who are pursuing careers in social work. It aims to provide financial support to those who are committed to making a difference in social services. Each year, the scholarship from Split Simple offers financial aid to students who show a strong desire to help others and a dedication to social justice.
The scholarship is open to students enrolled in accredited social work programs. It awards $500 to assist with tuition, books, and other educational costs. Applicants need to submit a personal statement detailing why they are motivated to enter the field of social work and what they hope to achieve in their careers. Other important factors considered are academic performance, community involvement, and financial need.
Chris Griffith of Split Simple highlights the company’s dedication to supporting future leaders in social work. “Our scholarship is one of the ways we contribute to the community. By supporting passionate students, we want them to continue their education and make a positive impact in social work,” Griffith said. This scholarship is part of Split Simple’s ongoing community contributions, which align with its core values. As a provider of divorce mediation services in Denver, Aurora, Boulder and throughout Colorado, Split Simple acknowledges the crucial role social workers have in offering support to those experiencing life changes. Social workers provide necessary guidance and resources to individuals and families.
The scholarship recognizes the importance of the changes social workers make in the lives of others. They help people, families, and communities overcome challenges, from managing trauma to advocating for social change.
Beyond the scholarship, Split Simple offers a comprehensive range of services, including divorce mediation, uncontested divorce facilitation, and guidance on alimony, child care issues, and fair division of assets. Their approach to mediation focuses on resolving disputes peacefully and efficiently. They also work with no-fault divorce cases and provide up front reasonable pricing. Their mediation services, described on their website, emphasize a structured and thoughtful process designed to meet the needs of all parties involved. The wide array of services they offer highlights the need for professional mediation and guidance to achieve fair outcomes.
Griffith speaks about the company’s commitment to community involvement: “We see the scholarship as an extension of our service ethos. It’s about supporting those who will continue to promote peace and understanding in various capacities.” Candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure their applications are reviewed. The application period closes September 20, 2025. The chosen recipient will be announced and funds will be provided by October 1, 2025.
As Split Simple continues its work in Colorado, it remains dedicated to having a positive impact through its mediation services and by nurturing the next generation of social workers. The company hopes this scholarship will ease some of the financial challenges faced by students who aim to enter this essential profession. By investing in education, Split Simple strives to build a community of skilled professionals dedicated to helping others.
As individuals and communities face growing challenges, the role of social workers is increasingly vital. By providing financial help to students, Split Simple aims to inspire a new generation of social workers who can significantly contribute to society. The company’s scholarship underlines its commitment to education and professional development in fields that directly affect people’s lives.
For more information on the scholarship or to apply, interested students can visit https://www.splitsimple.com/. This initiative aligns with the company’s longstanding commitment to community service and supporting educational growth among those vested in social improvement.
Storen Gerber AG, located in Affeltrangen, Switzerland, is rolling out an impressive variety of sun and weather protection systems. Their lineup includes top-of-the-line louvered roof pergolas, glass roof systems, and textile awnings. Storen Gerber AG is recognized for their focus on quality and style, providing custom-made outdoor shading solutions that skillfully merge comfort, design, and modern technology, such as LED lighting and sensor automation.
With years of experience and a dedication to using top-tier materials, Storen Gerber AG caters to the unique needs of each customer. Their skilled team assists with planning and ensures thorough installation across Eastern Switzerland. Customers can visit their extensive showroom to get a feel for the different options and see how they can enhance their outdoor spaces.
In recent years, there has been a surge in demand in Switzerland for stylish outdoor living spaces. Homeowners are looking for solutions that not only protect them from the elements but also elevate the look of their gardens and terraces into practical extensions of their homes. Storen Gerber AG meets this trend with innovative designs aimed at providing durability and year-round comfort. Additional details and resources are available on their platform at https://storen-gerber-ag.localo.site.
Among their standout products are the louvered roof pergolas, a perfect blend of style and functionality. These pergolas have adjustable slats, allowing users to control sunlight and airflow, tailoring their outdoor environment no matter the season. With optional LED lighting and automated sensors, these pergolas give users a personalized outdoor experience suited to various living preferences.
The company also offers glass roof systems that shield against the weather while letting in plenty of natural light. These are ideal for those who want to enjoy garden views throughout the year, no matter what the weather is like, adding a touch of elegance and practicality to any outdoor setting. Textile awnings are another flexible choice, perfect for adding color or complementing current garden designs.
By integrating smart technology into their products, Storen Gerber AG highlights their commitment to convenience and innovation. Their smart control systems make it easy for homeowners to manage their shading solutions with little fuss. Stay up-to-date with the latest news in collaboration with their press partner at https://pressadvantage.com/organization/storen-gerber-ag-sonnen-wetterschutz.
As the desire for personalized outdoor spaces grows, more people want to enjoy their gardens all year long. With design playing a central role in its offerings, Storen Gerber AG shows a keen understanding of evolving customer needs and maintains a leading position in the market for advanced outdoor comfort solutions.
Prospective clients are welcome to visit the expansive Storen Gerber AG showroom, where they can meet with specialists and check out the wide array of products and services on offer. To make the process smooth, the company also provides a planning service that helps customers bring their ideal outdoor spaces to life, ensuring their visions come true.
For more information about Storen Gerber AG and what they offer, visit their website at https://maps.app.goo.gl/f15pfrAPtKuuN7Nq8. Storen Gerber AG continues to enhance the outdoor experience for homeowners throughout Switzerland with its consistent dedication to quality and service.
NEW CANAAN, CT / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN:NTIP) (“Network-1”), a company specializing in the acquisition, development, licensing, and monetization of its intellectual property assets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Network-1 reported no revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and revenue of $150,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to revenue of $100,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Revenue in 2025 and 2024 was from litigation settlements involving Network-1’s Remote Power Patent.
Network-1 reported a net loss of $463,000, or $0.02 per share basic and diluted, for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $658,000, or $0.03 per share basic and diluted, for the same period in 2024. Included in the net loss is Network-1’s share of the net loss of its equity investee (ILiAD Biotechnologies, LLC) of $279,000 and $677,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Network-1 reported a net loss of $826,000, or $0.04 per share basic and diluted, compared to a net loss of $1,578,000, or $0.07 per share basic and diluted, for the same period in 2024. Included in the net loss is Network-1’s share of the net loss of its equity investee (ILiAD Biotechnologies, LLC) of $741,000 and $1,305,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
On June 27, 2025, Network-1 commenced patent litigation against Samsung Electronics Co., LTD and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (collectively, “Samsung”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, for infringement of certain patents within Network-1’s M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio. The lawsuit alleges that Samsung infringes Network-1’s patents by supporting certain eSIM (embedded Subscriber Identification Module) and 5G technologies in its mobile devices, including its Galaxy smartphones, watches and tablets.
On March 31, 2025, Network-1 acquired a patent portfolio from IoT and M2M Technologies, LLC, relating to, among other things, enabling technology to support the interoperability of smart home IoT devices (the “Smart Home Patent Portfolio”). The Smart Home Patent Portfolio currently consists of eight (8) U.S. patents and one (1) international patent as well as eleven (11) U.S. pending patent applications and five (5) pending international patents.
On June 17, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized an extension and increase of Network-1’s share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of common stock over the subsequent 24-month period. The common stock may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions at Network-1’s discretion except for repurchases under its 10b5-1 plans. The timing and amount of the shares repurchased is determined by management, except for repurchases under its 10b5-1 plans, based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The Share Repurchase Program may be increased, suspended or discontinued at any time. Since the inception of the Share Repurchase Program through June 30, 2025, Network-1 has repurchased an aggregate of 10,525,705 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $20,185,549 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $1.92. During the three months ended June 30, 2025, Network-1 repurchased 44,811 shares at a cost of $55,337 (exclusive of commissions), or an average price of $1.23 per share. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company repurchased 151,473 shares at a cost of $202,194 (exclusive of commissions), or an average price of $1.33 per share. As of June 30, 2025, the remaining dollar value of shares that may be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was $4,994,853.
As of June 30, 2025, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $38,485,000 and working capital of $38,288,000. Based on its current cash position, Network-1 believes it has sufficient resources to fund operations for the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.
Network-1 continues to pay dividends consistent with its dividend policy, which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of $0.05 per share ($0.10 per share annually), typically paid in March and September. On February 19, 2025, Network-1’s Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share, paid on March 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 14, 2025. The dividend policy is reviewed periodically and may be adjusted based on earnings, financial requirements, and other relevant factors.
ABOUT NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. Network-1 works with inventors and patent owners to assist in the development and monetization of their patented technologies. Network-1 currently owns one hundred fifteen (115) U.S. patents and seventeen (17) international patents covering various technologies, including enabling technology for authenticating and using eSIM technology in Internet of Things (“IoT”), certain advanced technologies related to high frequency trading, technologies relating to document stream operating systems and the identification of media content and enabling technology to support, among other things, the interoperability of smart home IT devices. Network-1’s current strategy includes efforts to monetize four patent portfolios (the M2M/IoT, HFT, Cox and Smart Home portfolios). Network-1’s strategy is to focus on acquiring and investing in high quality patents which management believes have the potential to generate significant licensing opportunities as Network-1 has achieved with respect to its Remote Power Patent and Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio. Network-1’s Remote Power Patent has generated licensing revenue in excess of $188,000,000 from May 2007 through June 30, 2025. Network-1 has achieved licensing and other revenue of $47,150,000 through June 30, 2025 with respect to its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements address future events and conditions concerning Network-1’s business plans. Such statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties as disclosed in the Network-1’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2025and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 8, 2025 including, among others, Network-1’s uncertain revenue from licensing its intellectual property, uncertainty as to the outcome of pending litigation involving Network-1’s HFT Patent Portfolio and its M2m/IoT Patent Portfolio, whether Network-1 will be successful in its appeal to the Federal Circuit of the District Court judgment of non-infringement dismissing Network-1’s litigation against Google and YouTube involving certain patents within its Cox Patent Portfolio, the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire or make investments in high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1’s ability to achieve revenue and profits from its Cox Patent Portfolio, M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio, HFT Patent Portfolio and Smart Home Portfolio, as well as a successful outcome on its investment in ILiAD Biotechnologies, LLC or other intellectual property it may acquire or finance in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, uncertainty as to whether cash dividends will continue be paid, Network-1’s ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the risk in the future of Network-1 being classified as a Personal Holding Company which may result in Network-1 issuing a special cash dividend to its stockholders, future economic conditions and technology changes and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.
Network-1’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated balance sheet are attached.
For additional details regarding the above referenced highlights, please see Network-1’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on August 8, 2025.
Contacts:
Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (917) 692-0000
NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2025
2024
2025
2024
REVENUE
$
–
$
100,000
$
150,000
$
100,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs of revenue
–
28,000
42,000
28,000
Professional fees and related costs
164,000
147,000
285,000
366,000
General and administrative
519,000
519,000
1,121,000
1,188,000
Amortization of patents
37,000
30,000
67,000
60,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
720,000
724,000
1,515,000
1,642,000
OPERATING LOSS
(720,000
)
(624,000
)
(1,365,000
)
(1,542,000
)
OTHER INCOME :
Interest and dividend income, net
445,000
452,000
929,000
883,000
Net realized and unrealized gain on marketable securities
22,000
54,000
171,000
102,000
Total other income, net
467,000
506,000
1,100,000
985,000
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE
(253,000
)
(118,000
)
(265,000
)
(557,000
)
INCOME TAXES PROVISION:
Current
(31,000
)
–
(31,000
)
–
Deferred taxes, net
(38,000
)
(137,000
)
(149,000
)
(284,000
)
Total income tax benefit
(69,000
)
(137,000
)
(180,000
)
(284,000
)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE:
(184,000
)
19,000
(85,000
)
(273,000
)
SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE
(279,000
)
(677,000
)
(741,000
)
(1,305,000
)
NET LOSS
$
(463,000
)
$
(658,000
)
$
(826,000
)
$
(1,578,000
)
Net loss per share
Basic
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.04
)
$
(0.07
)
Diluted
$
(0.02
)
$
(0.03
)
$
(0.04
)
$
(0.07
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
22,873,907
23,296,555
22,883,729
23,444,145
Diluted
22,873,907
23,296,555
22,883,729
23,444,145
Cash dividends declared per share
–
–
$
0.05
$
0.05
NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
13,424,000
$
13,145,000
Marketable securities, at fair value
25,061,000
27,455,000
Other current assets
180,000
232,000
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
38,665,000
40,832,000
OTHER ASSETS:
Patents, net of accumulated amortization
1,552,000
1,205,000
Equity investment
2,596,000
3,337,000
Operating leases right-of-use asset
–
27,000
Security deposit
13,000
13,000
Total Other Assets
4,161,000
4,582,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$
42,826,000
$
45,414,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
204,000
$
203,000
Accrued payroll
–
292,000
Other accrued expenses
173,000
247,000
Operating lease obligations
–
24,000
Total Current Liabilities
377,000
766,000
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred tax liability
188,000
337,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
565,000
1,103,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note G)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024
–
–
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 22,844,798 and 22,961,619 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
Rocket CRM has rolled out a series of intelligent updates aimed at strengthening customer relationship management by refining automation, improving data accuracy, and aligning internal operations. These developments are part of an ongoing initiative to help organizations better manage their interactions with customers in a more structured, responsive, and scalable manner.
Customer relationship management has evolved from basic contact management to a more strategic framework that touches every phase of the customer lifecycle. Businesses are increasingly seeking tools that go beyond data storage, focusing instead on actionable insights, automated processes, and integration across departments. The latest enhancements to Rocket CRM reflect these shifting priorities, offering users greater control and adaptability in managing complex relationship dynamics.
A central element of effective customer relationship management is consistency. In many businesses, inconsistencies in follow-ups, delayed responses, or outdated records can lead to missed opportunities and a weakened customer experience. Rocket CRM addresses this challenge with new automation flows that ensure tasks are executed based on real-time events. Whether it’s sending follow-up communication, assigning a lead, or notifying relevant stakeholders, the system reacts to triggers in a timely and predefined manner, reducing dependency on manual workflows.
Another focus area is the quality and usability of customer data. Fragmented or outdated information often results in inefficient decision-making and misaligned outreach efforts. The recent updates include improved synchronization tools that unify customer data across multiple sources such as email platforms, web forms, and third-party integrations. These tools operate in the background, automatically updating records to maintain data reliability and relevance throughout every team that relies on them.
Rocket CRM has also placed emphasis on making its customer relationship management capabilities accessible to a wider range of users within an organization. The visual workflow builder allows teams to construct and customize CRM processes without the need for coding expertise. Users can define conditions, map sequences, and test scenarios using an interface that visually represents the customer journey. This approach ensures that businesses can tailor CRM strategies to fit their specific operational structures and objectives.
Monitoring customer interactions over time is another key aspect of relationship management. Rocket CRM now offers improved visibility into communication timelines and engagement patterns, enabling teams to understand where customers are in their journey and which actions are most effective at each stage. Automated logging of calls, emails, and form submissions creates a complete history of interactions, allowing teams to avoid duplication, stay informed, and maintain continuity even as responsibilities shift between departments.
One of the newer additions to Rocket CRM’s capabilities involves intelligent task prioritization. By analyzing interaction frequency, customer sentiment, and behavioral patterns, the system can surface high-priority contacts or accounts that may require attention. These insights are built into the task and notification systems, helping teams allocate their time where it matters most. This approach enhances proactive relationship building and minimizes the risk of customer disengagement.
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For businesses that work with external platforms, Rocket CRM continues to enhance its interoperability. The platform supports secure data exchange with a wide range of systems including marketing tools, finance software, and customer engagement platforms. This allows businesses to centralize customer relationship management without disrupting their existing digital ecosystems. Data mapping tools help ensure that information moves cleanly between systems, supporting both operational workflows and analytics initiatives.
Security and privacy are fundamental in systems managing customer relationships. The platform’s updates incorporate enhanced permission structures, allowing organizations to restrict access to sensitive information based on role or department. Automated compliance checks and encryption protocols are built into the system’s operations, ensuring that customer data is protected while maintaining alignment with industry regulations.
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The underlying vision of Rocket CRM’s approach to customer relationship management is to balance automation with personalization. By offloading routine tasks to the system, teams can concentrate on higher-value engagements that require human insight. This blend ensures that customers receive timely, relevant, and thoughtful interactions at scale, even as organizations grow or adapt to new business models.
As organizations continue to face new challenges in customer engagement, technology plays a critical role in supporting sustainable growth. Rocket CRM’s recent updates are part of a broader roadmap that includes the integration of machine learning, expanded analytics, and deeper customization options in future releases. These planned developments are intended to help businesses remain adaptable while continuing to deliver high-quality customer experiences.
By reinforcing its commitment to structured, scalable, and intelligent customer relationship management, Rocket CRM provides organizations with tools to unify their operations and strengthen customer trust. The platform’s continued investment in automation, data accuracy, and cross-functional alignment ensures that businesses have the foundation necessary to build lasting relationships in increasingly dynamic environments.
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / Across industries and regions, momentum around recycling has shifted from aspiration to regulation. Governments are now setting minimum recycled content thresholds, enforcing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, and pushing for detailed audit trails-all in an effort to accelerate the shift from linear to circular economies.
It’s a major step forward – and one that advocacy groups like the Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC) have long championed. Their tireless efforts to raise awareness, challenge greenwashing, and push for stronger legislation have helped shape the global conversation about plastic waste and corporate accountability.
But even they’ve pointed to the disconnect: intent doesn’t equal impact without real enforcement. If the world is going to regulate recycled content and close the loop on plastic, it needs systems that go beyond slogans. That’s where SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:SMX) enters – not as a disruptor, regulator, or judge, but as a silent partner in verification.
SMX doesn’t shape recycling policy. But once that policy is written, it provides the tools to help make it real. Because if circularity is going to be measured, it needs a way to be seen – from the inside out. And that’s exactly what SMX enables.
Policy Is Leading, Now It Needs Infrastructure to Keep Pace
It also makes circularity economically viable through material efficiency. SMX’s technology allows companies to reintroduce their own materials – those that have already completed lifecycle one, two, three, or more-into new production cycles without sacrificing quality, performance, or brand identity.
This means premium and original brand goods can be made from their own recycled inputs, with full traceability and without compromising intellectual property or brand integrity. At the corporate level, this capability unlocks meaningful cost advantages: eliminating dependence on virgin material amid geopolitical risks, reducing insurance exposure, and meeting corporate sustainability mandates with traceable proof. In short, SMX turns reuse into an asset – not a liability – making sustainability, and circularity, not only possible, but practical and profitable.
And this tool comes at a time when demand for it could soar. The EU has mandated 30% recycled content in PET beverage bottles. U.S. states like California and Washington are implementing their own minimum thresholds. Global brands from Coca-Cola to Unilever have pledged to increase the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials across packaging and product lines.
This is progress-and it deserves recognition.
But as mandates expand, so do the challenges. Recycled content is notoriously difficult to audit. Paperwork can be inconsistent. Labels are often self-reported. And material flows cross continents, making traceability even harder to enforce.
That’s not a failure of leadership. It’s a limitation of the tools available to support it.
Tracking The Circular Chain Through Material Efficiency
SMX provides a way to track and trace materials at the molecular level – embedding invisible markers into plastics and other recyclables at the point of origin. These markers stay with the material throughout its lifecycle, allowing for real-time verification of where it came from, how it was processed, and whether it meets regulatory standards.
It doesn’t replace regulation. It supports it – with verifiable data that can’t be altered, removed, or faked. And with SMX’s Plastic Cycle Token (PCT), that verification becomes more than just compliance-it becomes measurable value. The PCT enables materials with verified recycled content to be accounted for, traded, and even monetized through trusted digital infrastructure.
It’s how circularity evolves from ambition to execution-and from execution to economic reward.
Recycled Content Isn’t a Label, It Should Be a Ledger
The Plastic Pollution Coalition is right to call out misleading claims and superficial fixes. But what they – and others – are emphasizing is the need for systems with teeth. Not more paperwork. More proof.
For governments, that means issuing certifications based on facts, not estimates. For brands, it means finally being able to support sustainability claims with embedded data – not marketing language that vanishes in the supply chain. And for consumers, it means being able to trust that “100% recycled” really means what it says.
SMX doesn’t judge the claim. It simply provides the means to prove it – or not.
That shifts recycled content from slogan to asset – verifiable, traceable, and even monetizable. And it levels the playing field by exposing gaps without assigning blame.
Circularity Can’t Be a Guess; It Has to Be Accountable
Let’s be clear: SMX isn’t here to write recycling mandates or enforce them. That work is being done – by policymakers, global brands, and advocacy groups like PPC, who continue to push for systems that are measurable, not theoretical.
But success takes more than vision. It requires infrastructure. Because if recycled content is going to be regulated, it also needs to be accounted for – not just estimated. And certainly not just once at the end of a product’s life, but continuously, from production to reuse.
That’s where SMX technology – and its Plastic Cycle Token (PCT) – fortifies the system, turning verified circularity into something measurable, tradable, and reportable. It transforms sustainability from a promise into a performance-based asset class, grounded in verifiable truth rather than aspirational claims. With precision, accountability, and trust built directly into the product, SMX delivers the infrastructure needed to make circularity real-and make it work.
As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.
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The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Rocket CRM has announced an expansion of its workflow intelligence features, enhancing its CRM automation system to better support businesses in managing the entire customer lifecycle. This development aligns with the growing demand for intelligent solutions that can improve internal efficiencies while supporting personalized and scalable customer experiences.
CRM platforms have long served as a central hub for managing sales pipelines, marketing outreach, and customer service interactions. However, as customer expectations evolve, organizations are seeking ways to reduce friction in these processes while maintaining quality and responsiveness. The extended automation features from Rocket CRM are designed to reduce reliance on manual inputs, accelerate task execution, and unify communication across customer-facing teams.
At the center of this update is a more advanced rules-based engine capable of interpreting a wider range of business conditions. Teams can create automated workflows that are triggered by customer behaviors, internal milestones, or external integrations. For example, when a lead meets specific engagement criteria, the system can automatically assign a sales representative, initiate a tailored email sequence, and schedule a follow-up task all without user intervention.
In many traditional CRM systems, automation has been limited to simple task assignments or calendar reminders. Rocket CRM’s new capabilities allow for deeper logic and branching conditions, making it possible to construct multi-step processes that adapt dynamically based on customer interactions. This flexibility enables businesses to align workflows more closely with actual buyer journeys, improving timing and relevance.
Customer data accuracy is another area addressed by the platform’s recent updates. Errors in data entry or delays in updates can lead to miscommunication and lost opportunities. Rocket CRM introduces background processes that automatically update contact records based on customer interactions, such as form submissions, email responses, or activity on integrated third-party tools. This ensures that team members have the most current and reliable information at every touchpoint.
Additionally, the expanded automation features support internal process governance. Organizations can create role-based workflows that ensure accountability across departments. For instance, when a high-priority opportunity is marked as closed-won, the system can notify finance, initiate onboarding processes, and alert customer success teams ensuring a smooth transition between teams and reducing operational silos.
Integration remains a key part of Rocket CRM’s approach to automation. The platform supports interoperability with a variety of external systems, such as email marketing platforms, helpdesk software, and finance tools. These integrations are supported by automation connectors that allow for the seamless flow of data across systems. By synchronizing actions across departments, businesses can reduce manual handoffs and create a more cohesive operational structure.
As part of this release, Rocket CRM also enhances its automation tracking and monitoring functions. System administrators can now view detailed logs of automated processes, including triggers, outcomes, and timing. This transparency enables organizations to refine workflows over time and ensure that automated actions are achieving their intended goals. It also helps in troubleshooting issues that may arise due to changing business requirements or customer behaviors.
Automation is increasingly being recognized not just as a convenience, but as a strategic asset. When implemented effectively, it enables organizations to respond to customer inquiries faster, close sales more efficiently, and manage post-sale relationships more thoughtfully. With the ability to model complex workflows, Rocket CRM aims to provide a platform that scales alongside a business’s growth while maintaining a high level of consistency and performance.
Security considerations have also been integrated into this round of updates. Automation processes are built to respect user access roles and data visibility restrictions, ensuring that sensitive information is only available to those with appropriate permissions. Encrypted data handling and audit trails add additional layers of control and compliance, especially important for organizations operating in regulated environments.
The interface for configuring automation workflows has been updated for clarity and usability. Users can now create and edit workflows using a visual builder that supports conditional logic, delays, and multi-step branches. This design allows both technical and non-technical users to model business processes accurately and test them before deployment.
Beyond process execution, Rocket CRM’s automation system now supports analytics capture as part of its workflows. Businesses can configure steps that log key performance metrics automatically, such as response times, engagement rates, or sales progression speeds. This data is then made available in the system’s reporting tools, allowing decision-makers to assess the efficiency of automated processes and make informed adjustments.
Organizations that adopt automation are often better positioned to focus on strategic objectives, as employees are freed from low-value tasks. By assigning repetitive activities to the system, teams can concentrate on innovation, customer strategy, and relationship-building. This shift not only improves morale but also leads to higher-quality customer interactions over time.
Rocket CRM’s development of more intelligent automation workflows represents a continued investment in operational agility for its users. As customer journeys become more nuanced and multi-channel in nature, businesses require tools that can adapt quickly and operate reliably at scale. The platform’s enhancements offer businesses a path toward streamlined operations without compromising on personalization or responsiveness.
Looking ahead, Rocket CRM continues to explore further enhancements in automation intelligence, including deeper machine learning integration and predictive capabilities. These advancements are expected to play a significant role in how businesses proactively manage relationships and opportunities in increasingly competitive environments.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / FatPipe, Inc. (NASDAQ:FATN) (“FatPipe” or the “Company”), a pioneer in enterprise-class, application-aware, secure software-defined wide area network (“SD-WAN”) solutions that provide the highest levels of reliability, security, and optimization for Wide Area Networks (WANs) is pleased to announce that the global research and advisory firm, Info-Tech Research Group, has identified FatPipe Inc. #1 for Product and #1 for Support in its 2025 SD-WAN Midmarket Report. The report findings are based on data from user reviews on the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform, the leading source for insights on the software provider landscape. FatPipe is a pioneer in software-defined wide area networking (SD‑WAN) technology, delivering secure, high-performance connectivity solutions for enterprises across the globe.
Info-Tech Research Group’s Data Quadrant report measures the complete software experience to provide a comprehensive perspective on product features and capabilities compared to the provider relationship. These reports recognize outstanding software providers in the technology marketplace as evaluated by users. Providers receive satisfaction scores across:
Net emotional footprint (+96)
Product features satisfaction (93%)
Likelihood to recommend (97%)
These scores are aggregated to result in emotional response ratings (Net Emotional Footprint). FatPipe Inc. received a Net Emotional Footprint of +96 for ease of administration, business value created, and ease of implementation.
FatPipe’s recognition in the report highlights its industry-leading SD‑WAN solutions, which deliver enterprise-grade performance, secure application-aware routing, and seamless failover across hybrid networks. Its integrated cybersecurity stack, including SASE features and real-time monitoring, ensures uninterrupted connectivity and enhanced visibility, even during outages or security incidents.
“We’re honored to be recognized among the leaders in this report. Our team’s commitment to delivering enterprise-grade SD‑WAN solutions with unmatched performance, security, and ease of management remains our top priority” said Sanchaita Data, President and CTO of FatPipe Inc.
Info-Tech’s Emotional Footprint Award is based on authentic user-review data, collected and meticulously verified. The Data Quadrant Award is based on verified feedback from IT and business professionals and indicates product rankings and categorization.
This recognition underscores FatPipe’s ongoing commitment to innovation, reliability, and delivering measurable value to enterprise customers worldwide. Being named a leader by Info-Tech Research Group underscores the trust customers place in FatPipe and its mission to simplify and secure network infrastructure.
To learn more about FatPipe’s award-winning SD‑WAN and cybersecurity solutions, visit www.fatpipe.com or connect with the team at sales123@fatpipeinc.com.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. It provides unbiased research and advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and informed decisions. Info-Tech’s divisions include SoftwareReviews for software buying insights and McLean & Company for HR research.
About FatPipe, Inc.
FatPipe pioneered the concept of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and hybrid WANs that eliminate the need for hardware and software or cooperation from ISPs and allows companies and service providers to control multi-link network traffic. FatPipe introduced a full single stack cybersecurity solution designed to be sold to the same customer profile, and buyer as FatPipe. FatPipe currently has 12 U.S. patents related to multipath, software-defined networking. FatPipe products are sold by 200+ resellers worldwide. For more information, visit www.fatpipe.com. Follow us on X @FatPipe_Inc.
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FRISCO, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME), (“GameSquare”, or the “Company”), announced today that it expects to release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the close of business on Thursday, August 14, 2025. A copy of the news release will be available on the investor website.
Shareholders, investors, interested parties, and media are encouraged to join the Company’s earnings call via webcast on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Justin Kenna, GameSquare’s CEO and will be joined by other members of GameSquare’s management team. Please join the call at
GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) is a cutting-edge media, entertainment, and technology company transforming how brands and publishers connect with Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Millennial audiences. With a platform that spans award-winning creative services, advanced analytics, and FaZe Clan, one of the most iconic gaming organizations, we operate one of the largest gaming media networks in North America. Complementing our operating strategy, GameSquare operates a blockchain-native Ethereum treasury management program designed to generate onchain yield and enhance capital efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to building a dynamic, high-performing media company at the intersection of culture, technology, and next-generation financial innovation.
A new collaboration with one of racing’s biggest names kicks off this weekend in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
FT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), a pioneer in high-voltage electric marine propulsion and a multi-brand boat retailer with a strong dealership network across Florida, Nautical Ventures, your go-to people for fun on the water, is proud to announce its collaboration with Shaun Torrente Racing (STR) for the 2025 Offshore Super Stock Series-bringing championship racing energy into the heart of the Nautical Ventures community.
This exciting collaboration pairs Nautical Ventures with Shaun Torrente, a multiple UIM World Champion, XCAT World Champion, and one of the most respected names in offshore powerboat racing. As throttleman for STR, Torrente teams up with driver Matt Jamniczky aboard their custom STR Powerboat, carrying Nautical Ventures branding as they compete across the U.S. this season.
With nine locations across Florida and a lineup that includes everything from pontoons to tenders to electric boats, Nautical Ventures is all about delivering the best on-water experiences-whether you’re relaxing with family or diving into performance. Since 2020, the company has sold and rigged over 1,900 Mercury outboards, helping customers make the most of their time on the water.
Shaun Torrente’s connection to Nautical Ventures and parent company Vision Marine runs deep. He played a leading role in Vision Marine’s historic 116 mph electric speed record at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, showcasing how innovation and adrenaline can go hand in hand.
“I’m excited to welcome Vision Marine and Nautical Ventures as part of the STR team,” said Shaun Torrente. “This is more than a sponsorship-it’s a strong collaboration rooted in real alignment and shared passion. We’ve already made history together once, and with the season heating up, I’m glad to have them onboard as we push for even more wins.”
The 2025 Offshore Super Stock season continues this weekend at the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Grand Prix, running August 8-10. If you’re a fan of power, precision, and high-performance boating, this is one race you won’t want to miss.
About Nautical Ventures At Nautical Ventures, we’re the go-to people for fun on the water. With nine Florida locations and one of the widest selections of boats, tenders, electric vessels, outboards, and water toys in the U.S., we make it easy to find your dream boat-and everything you need to enjoy it. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, exploring, or just relaxing, our team is here to help you get out there and make the most of every moment on the water.
About Vision Marine Technologies Inc. Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:VMAR) is a technology company specializing in high-voltage electric propulsion systems for the marine industry. The Company’s flagship product, the E-Motion™ 180E, is a fully industrialized high-voltage electric outboard system for recreational boating, validated through partnerships with leading industry players.
With the recent acquisition of Nautical Ventures Group, Vision Marine has expanded its sales and service network on the East Coast of the United States. Through Nautical Ventures’ multi-brand retail operations, Vision Marine now offers both traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) boats and next-generation electric propulsion solutions, providing a full range of products to meet the current and evolving needs of recreational boaters.
Forward-Looking Statements The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include Vision Marine’s plans for commercial deployment, expansion of sales and service capabilities, and market adoption of its electric propulsion systems. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the Company’s ability to execute its growth strategy, integrate new operations, and drive market adoption. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. Vision Marine undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor and Company Contact: Bruce Nurse Investor Relations (303) 919‑2913 bn@v‑mti.com
Nano One, via Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), expands and catalyzes its network across Arkansas with stakeholders in government, industry, academia, defence, and the investment community.
Sparks broader exposure to world-class lithium and commercial opportunities in Arkansas, and US priorities on energy growth, national security, and supply chain resilience.
Reinforces Nano One’s position as the only OBBB-ready LFP solution, connecting upstream minerals to downstream cell production.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 8, 2025 / (TSX:NANO)(OTCQB:NNOMF)(Frankfurt:LBMB) Nano One® Materials Corp. (“Nano One” or the “Company”), a process technology company specializing in lithium-ion battery cathode active materials, is pleased to provide an update on its participation in the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA), the first US-based accelerator aimed at catalyzing a domestic, durable, and resilient lithium-ion battery supply chain. Through ALTA, Nano One has added to its strategic insights, broadened its US presence and industrial relationships, and further validated the critical advantages of its One-Pot™ process for localizing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode production in North America.
“Nano One’s participation was critical to the success of ALTA’s first cohort, and the feedback from Arkansas’ community, industry, and state government leaders has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Arthur Orduña, Executive Director of The Venture Center. “We believe Nano One’s strategy, leadership, and technology will be key to developing a localized US battery supply chain. Their cathode manufacturing process targets the most critical gap in our nation’s supply chain, the midstream, with a disruptive innovation that leapfrogs and significantly improves on current processes so we can accelerate breaking our dependence on overseas manufacturing. This aligns with Governor Sanders’ and Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald’s vision of leveraging Arkansas’ world-class lithium reserves to attract the best upstream and midstream technology providers, maximize statewide economic benefits, and reduce reliance on adversarial supply chains. The strength of ALTA’s first cohort, featuring Nano One and supported by industry leaders like founding partner Standard Lithium, is a good first step toward turning that vision into a true lithium economy.”
Participation in ALTA enabled Nano One to engage with key stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and the investment community. The Company toured Standard Lithium’s demonstration facilities, gaining valuable perspective on Arkansas’ lithium resources and the state’s commitment to innovation. Arkansas’ pro-business environment, strong ties to defence, and legacy in natural resource development make it an ideal partner in the localization of lithium supply chains. This includes extraction, refining and value-added processing into LFP cathode materials for battery energy storage systems (BESS)-a cornerstone of future-ready grid infrastructure-AI data centers, military and automotive applications.
The program culminated in Demo Day, showcasing the collective strength of ALTA’s inaugural cohort. Nano One was one of only three companies selected to participate, alongside leaders in lithium processing and geothermal technology. Backed by Standard Lithium, the Walton Family Foundation, and a network of Arkansas-based producers, government agencies, and institutions, ALTA is fostering next-generation collaboration between emerging innovators and established players.
Nano One is the only OBBB-ready solution for LFP that can directly link upstream mineral extraction to downstream cell manufacturing. The Company’s One-Pot™ process vertically integrates precursor preparation with processing to drive down cost and it also eliminates foreign-controlled inputs, wastewater byproducts, and permitting barriers that challenge traditional cathode supply chains. It enables cost-effective, modular deployment of localized CAM production across North America.
“ALTA broadened our exposure to US energy growth, its security mandate and localization efforts in Arkansas’ ecosystem,” said Dan Blondal, CEO of Nano One. “Our technology is purpose-built for North American scale-up, and the interest we received confirms that our strategy is accurately focused on a large opportunity in Arkansas that is real and growing. We look forward to working with ALTA to nurture and deepen our presence, collaborations and partnerships across the region.”
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About Nano One® Nano One® Materials Corp. (Nano One) is a technology company changing how the world makes cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. Applications include stationary energy storage systems (ESS), portable electronics, and electric vehicles (EVs). The Company’s patented One-Pot process reduces costs, is easier-to permit, lowers energy intensity, environmental footprint, and reliance on problematic supply chains. The Company is helping to drive energy security, supply chain resilience, industrial competitiveness and increased performance through process innovation. Scalability is proven and being demonstrated at Nano One’s LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) pilot production plant in Québec-leveraging the only facility and expertise of its kind outside of Asia. Strategic collaborations and partnerships with international companies like Sumitomo Metal Mining, Rio Tinto, and Worley are supporting a design-one-build-many licensing growth strategy-delivering cost-competitive, easier-to-permit and faster-to-market battery materials production solutions world-wide. Nano One has received funding from the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States, the Government of Québec, and the Government of British Columbia. For more information, please visit www.nanoone.ca
Company Contact: Paul Guedes info@nanoone.ca +1 (604) 420-2041
About ALTA The Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA) is a groundbreaking new program from The Venture Center designed to position Arkansas – and the U.S. – as a global leader in lithium technology and battery supply chain innovation. ALTA brings together Arkansas’ top lithium producers, including Standard Lithium, Albemarle, Lanxess, and Tetra, with a hand-picked cohort of technology companies solving real-world problems in energy, materials, and critical mineral processing. This one-of-a-kind, business-driven accelerator provides companies with direct access to customers, investors, and state resources – helping them scale faster and build a presence in Arkansas.
Cautionary Notes and Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information includes but is not limited to: LFP production, joint ventures, contracted projects, revenue generation, operational growth, licensing, government funding, the development of technology, supply chains, and plans for construction and operation of cathode production facilities; the Company’s current and future business and strategies; estimated future working capital, funds available, and uses of funds, future capital expenditures and other expenses for commercial operations; industry demand; incurrence of costs; competitive conditions; general economic conditions; the intention to grow the business, operations and potential activities of the Company; the functions and intended benefits of Nano One’s technology and products; the development and optimization of the Company’s technology and products; prospective partnerships and the anticipated benefits of both the Company’s current and prospective partnerships; the ability to attract and retain key talent; the Company’s licensing and, the scalability of developed technology to meet expanded capacity; and the execution of the Company’s stated plans – which are contingent on access to capital and grants. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of terminology such as ‘believe’, ‘expect’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘intend’, ‘continue’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘should’, ‘ongoing’, ‘target’, ‘goal’, ‘potential’ or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur.
Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made are not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general and global economic and regulatory changes; next steps and timely execution of the Company’s business plans; the development of technology, supply chains, and plans for construction and operation of cathode production facilities; successful current or future collaborations that may happen with OEM’s, miners or others; the execution of the Company’s plans which are contingent on capital sources; the Company’s ability to achieve its stated goals; the commercialization of the Company’s technology and patents via license, joint venture and independent production; anticipated global demand and projected growth for LFP batteries; and other risk factors as identified in Nano One’s MD&A and its Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2025, both for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in recent securities filings for the Company which are available at www.sedarplus.ca. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that is incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.