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Glidewell Names New Chief Executive Officer

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Glidewell Chief Experience Officer Stephenie Goddard, a 15-year veteran of the organization, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, held to date by company founder and president, Jim Glidewell, CDT.

“This is not a matter of me stepping down,” Mr. Glidewell stresses. “But with all that we’re doing in an effort to improve the lives of dentists and their patients, I could use another hand at the helm.”

Ms. Goddard offers similar reassurance. “Jim is in the office every day, sharing his vision and insights and continuing to challenge us to develop solutions that improve the quality, speed and affordability of dentistry. His professional achievements have already had an indelible impact, but it’s his relentless drive for continuous improvement that I find most inspiring. It’s an unspeakable honor to be entrusted with the ongoing expansion of technology, services and communications that aim to increase patient acceptance and further grow dental practices everywhere.”

Ms. Goddard left the World Bank Group in 2006 to join Glidewell as vice president of human resources, and has since served in various executive-level positions governing business operations, product development, regulatory affairs, direct sales, customer experience, software development, analytics and more. She is particularly pleased with the public reception of the glidewell.io In-Office Solution, an artificial-intelligence-powered CAD/CAM system that enables clinicians to easily fabricate their own lab-quality, fully sintered BruxZir® Zirconia restorations in under an hour.

“People ask us why Glidewell would produce a machine that competes with its principal business of providing indirect lab services,” she explains. “But Jim’s real business is to provide clinical ease and flexibility. Single-appointment services are often better for both the provider and patient. And anything that’s better for provider and patient is better for Glidewell.”

A staunch proponent of personal development, Ms. Goddard’s impressive track record includes the implementation of employee learning programs and advanced leadership initiatives within and without the Glidewell organization. Her 2019 “Guiding Leaders” program was designed to empower women dentists in all facets of business and leadership, and contributed to her 2020 Mentor Award from The Lucy Hobbs Project®.

“Stephenie’s strategic focus and ability to bring people together to orchestrate successful change has been critical to our success,” Mr. Glidewell adds. “After 15 years working alongside her, I know of no one better suited to serve the needs of our customers and our industry.”

“I’m obviously humbled by the new title, and honored by Jim’s faith and trust. While the responsibility is daunting, I’m thrilled by the continued opportunity to positively impact the future of dentistry. As we like to say here: ‘Every smile deserves a second chance.'”

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Wirex Executive Joins CryptoUK’s New Policy Committee

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LONDON, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, is proud to announce that Chet Shah, Global Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Wirex, has joined CryptoUK’s newly established Policy Committee.

CryptoUK, the premier trade body representing the UK’s digital asset sector, formed its new Policy Committee which brings together industry-leading experts from the legal, regulatory, and compliance sectors. The committee’s mission is to provide strategic policy guidance, advocate for regulatory clarity, and foster innovation to support the growth of the UK’s digital assets industry.
This appointment underscores Wirex’s commitment to advancing regulatory clarity and innovation in the digital asset sector.
Chet brings a wealth of experience in risk and compliance. His background covers banking, auditing, and traditional finance, as well as solid expertise in the cryptocurrency space. At Wirex, Chet has been crucial in building and improving relationships with global regulators, including the Financial Conduct Authority, and authorities in countries including Singapore, Croatia, and Italy.
Chet’s approach prioritises commercially focused compliance and risk management, ensuring that Wirex operates smoothly at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3. His ability to balance regulatory requirements with innovation has been key to Wirex’s growth and success.
Commenting on his appointment, Chet said, “My experience aligns perfectly with the committee’s goals and together, we can advocate for policies that balance regulation with growth in the digital assets space.”
About Wirex 
Wirex is a prominent UK-based digital payments platform with over 6 million customers spread across 130 countries. It offers secure accounts, making it easy for users to store, purchase, and exchange multiple currencies seamlessly. As a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard, Wirex goes beyond traditional services, embracing the evolving trends of Web3 to provide mainstream access to digital finance and wealth management.
Having processed transactions totalling $20 billion, Wirex aims to contribute to the adoption of a cashless society by facilitating straightforward transactions in various currencies worldwide. Wirex is simplifying digital payments, making it more accessible and convenient for people across the globe.
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Media Production Company Egg Is Coming Chooses Infortrend SAN Storage to Empower Content Creation Workflows

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TAIPEI, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage provider, today announced that Korean media production company Egg is coming is leveraging Infortrend’s storage solution for M&E – EonStor DS enterprise SAN storage to empower content creation workflows and store the growing volume of UHD videos they produce.

Egg is coming is a media content production company operating as a spin-off from the South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM Entertainment Division, the distributor of Oscar-winning movie “Parasite”. With the renowned producer Lee Myung-han as its CEO, Egg is coming specializes in production of popular entertainment content, including drama series, broadcast programs, music videos, etc. The team has successfully produced numerous renowned series, including “Hospital Playlist” which became the ninth highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history at the time.
As the company was established, they started looking for a high-speed shared storage solution. Infortrend’s EonStor DS SAN storage came highly recommended by a major media company that has been successfully using it with Tiger Technology’s SAN file sharing solution. Trusting this recommendation, Egg is coming adopted EonStor DS for video editing application. In total, four DS 4016 appliances, expanded with four units of JB 3060L expansion enclosure, were chosen for the initial deployment of the studio’s storage system. The solution provides 1.8 PB total capacity to store ever-expanding UHD video content and enables seamless workflows for 29 simultaneous post-production processes.
“Infortrend’s SAN storage EonStor DS was recommended to us by a major media production company, and we are happy that we adopted the same solution as DS enables fast and comfortable collaboration between 29 video editors,” – said Changmin Sim, the Team Leader of the Video Editing Team at Egg is coming.
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About Infortrend
Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993. With a strong emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing, Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unrivaled value. For more information, please visit www.infortrend.com
Infortrend® and EonStor® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc.; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Gcore And Xsolla Announce Partnership To Drive Global Game Distribution And Faster Downloads

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Gcore’s edge network to deliver Xsolla Launcher, ensuring global reach, smoother game downloads and higher conversion rates

LUXEMBOURG, May 21, 2024 May 21, 2024 — Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, announced its partnership with video game commerce company Xsolla. The alliance will enable Xsolla to provide game developers and publishers with new global distribution channels catering to gamers worldwide, regardless of their locations. With Gcore’s 180 global points of presence (PoPs), players will benefit from reduced time-to-play and smoother, more efficient game downloads.
Xsolla Launcher is a powerful tool for game development companies of all sizes to widen distribution and easily build communities. It streamlines game installation, enhances player communication, and boosts monetization, allowing developers to concentrate on creativity and business logic. By leveraging Gcore’s robust CDN, Xsolla Launcher ensures seamless, speedy game downloads for all players by efficiently fetching and caching game components and initiating rapid downloads upon player request.
“At Xsolla, we’re committed to elevating the gaming experience for developers and players globally,” said David Stelzer, President of Xsolla. “Our collaboration with Gcore’s cutting-edge CDN technology significantly narrows the gap between the game and its players by delivering assets at unparalleled speed. This integration into our new Xsolla Launcher sets the bar for high-performance service and empowers our customers to focus on what they do best: create captivating games.”
Xsolla engineers chose Gcore CDN for its global network of 180+ edge servers, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of game assets worldwide. With a network capacity exceeding 110 Tbps and connectivity to 14,000 peering partners, Gcore averts congestion and disruptions, even during major releases. Operating under strict security measures and meticulous server maintenance, Gcore guarantees exceptional availability. Additionally, Gcore’s CDN integration with its proprietary DNS services further minimizes the risk of service interruptions or outages.
“We’re thrilled to be part of Xsolla’s pioneering solution, driving the gaming industry forward,” commented Ilya Matveev, Business Development Director at Gcore. “Xsolla Launcher brings flexibility to the industry, allowing companies to implement a D2C approach – a way to monetize their existing game fan base without the burden of platform fees. Relying on the power of Gcore’s edge infrastructure, Xsolla Launcher is revolutionizing game distribution by eliminating market barriers, reducing development costs, and fostering creativity.”
Read more about the partnership via this link.
About Gcore
Gcore is a global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with a staff of 600 operating from ten offices worldwide, Gcore provides solutions to global leaders in numerous industries. Gcore manages its global IT infrastructure across six continents, with one of the best network performances in Europe, Africa, and LATAM due to the average response time of 30 ms worldwide. Gcore’s network consists of 180 points of presence worldwide in reliable Tier IV and Tier III data centers, with a total capacity exceeding 110 Tbps.Website | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
About Xsolla 
Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue, and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in London, Berlin, Beijing, Guangzhou, Seoul, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Raleigh, and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more.
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