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Spresso, SaaS Division of Boxed, Partners with VTEX to Bring Data-Driven Insights to Merchants Globally

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NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boxed, Inc. (NYSE: BOXD) (“Boxed” or the “Company”), the technology-driven e-commerce retailer and e-commerce enabler, announced that Spresso, its SaaS modular solution platform has partnered with global enterprise digital commerce platform VTEX. The partnership unlocks Spresso’s modular solutions, including Price Optimization and LTV & Churn Prediction, now easily accessible for thousands of VTEX customers across the world.

VTEX is committed to supporting its customers with best-in-class solutions that are proven to combat the commerce challenges they face every day. This is why the Spresso partnership is exciting. Through this new partnership, VTEX customers can now easily take advantage of Spresso’s data-driven insights to enact better results for their businesses including balancing profitability & conversion, managing customer churn, and increasing customer lifetime value.

Spresso built its solutions in response to real-world challenges retailers regularly faced. The solutions leverage machine learning, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence to drive better business outcomes. VTEX is launching with two Spresso modules, its Price Optimization and LTV & Churn Prediction Solutions.

“As retailers look to increase profitability, the ability to leverage tools like dynamic value-based pricing can help businesses get ahead of the competition,” said Mariano Gomide de Faria, Founder and co-CEO at VTEX. “More complex scenarios of promotions and pricing will be a reality in the US retail world; tactics long used by emerging markets are now becoming popular in the US. The retail environment in the US will be more and more competitive.”

Using the Spresso Price Optimization module, VTEX customers can unlock dynamic pricing based on their first-party data. The solution allows for SKU-level price optimization based on profit and conversion parameters set by the VTEX customer

In addition to Price Optimization, Spresso is offering its LTV & Churn Prediction module. This solution helps businesses predict lifetime value and the likelihood of customers to churn, enabling businesses to better control the full lifecycle of their customer-level economics. Using data and advanced analytics supports the shift from a reactive retention strategy to a truly proactive retention one.

“The VTEX partnership is a critically important component of Spresso’s go-to-market strategy, in part because VTEX is a global power player,” said Jared Yaman, Chief Operating Officer at Boxed and Spresso Business Head. “We are thrilled to partner with VTEX to bring businesses across the world new tools to drive profitability in this ‘Era of Profitability’.”

This partnership builds on the recent momentum of Spresso’s software launch on Google Cloud Marketplace. To learn more about Spresso on the Google Cloud Marketplace visit here.

About VTEX
VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) is the enterprise digital commerce platform where global brands and retailers run their world of commerce. VTEX puts its customers’ businesses on a fast path to growth with a complete Commerce, Marketplace, and OMS solution. VTEX helps global companies build, manage and deliver native and advanced B2B, B2C, and Marketplace commerce experiences with unprecedented time to market and without complexity. As a leader in digital commerce platforms, VTEX is trusted by more than 2,400 customers, such as AbInbev, Carrefour, Colgate, Motorola and Whirlpool, having over 3,200 active online stores across 38 countries (as of FY ended on December 31st, 2021). For more information, visit www.vtex.com.

About Boxed
Boxed is an e-commerce retailer and an e-commerce enabler. The Company operates an e-commerce retail service that provides bulk pantry consumables to businesses and household customers, without the requirement of a “big-box” store membership. This service is powered by Spresso, the Company’s own Software & Service business. From solving challenges with data using machine-learning modules to re-platforming with end-to-end technology, Spresso’s purpose-built storefront, marketplace, analytics, fulfillment, advertising, and robotics technologies enable better business outcomes for e-commerce customers. The Company aspires to make a positive social impact with an emphasis on good Environmental, Social and Governance practices, and as such, has developed a powerful, unique brand, known for doing right by its customers, employees and society. For more information, please visit investors.boxed.com.

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Netcompany secures high-profile digital transformation contract with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

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Netcompany wins one of four new build contracts for HMRC. The European IT services company will focus on modernising core digital customer services for HMRC’s Customer Services Group. The contract term is three years with options for two, one-year extensions. The estimated contract spend is £120–£135m over the course of the 5-year term. 
LONDON, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Netcompany has won a significant new build contract for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). It will provide digital transformation services to HMRC’s Customer Services Group (CSG), including the Customer Compliance Group (CCG). Netcompany was selected following a competitive procurement process. 

“We are proud and honoured to be selected to bring our expertise and knowledge to bear in helping enable HMRC’s digitalisation journey,” says André Rogaczewski, CEO, Netcompany. “Improving citizen experience through responsible digitalisation of public services is a core part of our DNA. Through this partnership, Netcompany looks forward to working with HMRC to help realise their digital transformation aspirations, resulting in both better customer services and value to the taxpayer.” 
The contract Netcompany has been awarded to deliver aims to simplify access and management of citizens’ tax affairs, through one personalised digital account. The contract was won through the first phase of competitions run under Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) framework, Lot 2a – Large Scale Digital, Integration and Development Services.
About Netcompany
Founded in Denmark in 2000, Netcompany is a fast-growing, multinational company, working across 10 countries, with a team of more than 7,700 skilled professionals, who drive sustainable digitisation, consistently improving outcomes for our customers and citizens. Netcompany provides mission-critical IT solutions for societal and business needs, aiding our clients in their digital evolution towards a more efficient and sustainable future. Netcompany UK has extensive experience of working across the public sector, including NHS England, Ministry of Defence, Home Office, HMRC, Department for Education, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, as well as extensive private sector experience.
About Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
To find out more about CCS, visit: www.crowncommercial.gov.ukFollow us on Twitter: @gov_procurementLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/2827044 
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Bulletin from the extraordinary general meeting in SciBase Holding AB (publ)

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STOCKHOLM, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, an extraordinary general meeting has been held in SciBase Holding AB (publ) (“SciBase” or the “Company”). The general meeting resolved in accordance with the proposals presented in the notice to attend the meeting (which is available on the Company’s website (www.scibase.com)).

Amendment of the articles of association
The general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors’ three proposals, to amend §§ 4-5 of the articles of association, entailing:
that the articles of association shall be amended so that the share capital shall be not less than SEK 10,065,000 and not more than SEK 40,260,000 and that the number of shares shall be not less than 201,300,000 and not more than 805,200,000,that the articles of association shall be amended so that the share capital shall be not less than SEK 10,780,000 and not more than SEK 43,120,000 and that the number of shares shall be not less than 215,600,000 and not more than 862,400,000, andthat the articles of association shall be amended so that the share capital shall be not less than SEK 11,500,000 and not more than SEK 46,000,000 and that the number of shares shall be not less than 230,000,000 and not more than 920,000,000.The general meeting further resolved, in a accordance with the board of directors’ proposal,  to authorize the board of directors to register with the Swedish Companies Registration Office the above resolution to amend the Articles of Association, the limits of which for the minimum and maximum number of shares in the Company are consistent with the total number of shares in the Company after the rights issue announced on 5 April 2024 and the directed issues of units that the board of directors resolved upon on 5 April 2024 (that were conditional upon the subsequent approval of the general meeting).
Directed issues
The general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal, to approve the resolution made by the board of directors on 5 April 2024, on a new issue of a maximum of 74,136,510 units to Ribbskottet AB, Per Olof Ejendal AB, Kåre Gilstring, Robert Molander, MLJK Konsult AB, Klintemar Konsult AB, Jesper Hoiland, Fredrik Mattsson, Stefan Hansson, Theodor Invest AB, Ulti AB, Van Herk Investments B.V., Morningside Group AB, Viktor Drvota and Eric Terhaerdt. The subscription price for each unit is SEK 0.42, corresponding to a subscription price of SEK 0.42 per share. Warrants of series TO 2 are issued free of charge. The issue results in an increase in the number of shares in the Company of a maximum of 74,136,510 shares, entailing a maximum increase of the share capital of SEK 3,706,825.50, and a new issue of a maximum of 370,682,550 warrants of series TO 2 entitling to subscription of 370,682,550 shares in the Company, whereby the share capital may increase by an additional maximum of SEK 18,534,127.50 if all issued warrants of series TO 2 are exercised. In total, the share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK 22,240,953.00.
The general meeting further resolved in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal to approve the resolution made by the board of directors on 5 April 2024, on a new issue of a maximum of 3,755,259 units to Matt Leavitt. The subscription price for each unit is SEK 0.42, corresponding to a subscription price of SEK 0.42 per share. Warrants of series TO 2 are issued free of charge. The issue results in an increase in the number of shares in the Company of a maximum of 3 755 259 shares, entailing a maximum increase of the share capital of SEK 187,762.95, and a new issue of a maximum of 18,776,295 warrants of series TO 2 entitling to subscription of 18,776,295 shares in the Company, whereby the share capital may increase by an additional maximum of SEK 938,814.75 if all issued warrants of series TO 2 are exercised. In total, the share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK 1,126,577.70.
For additional information, please contact:Pia Renaudin, VD, tel. +46732069802, e-mail: [email protected] Advisor (CA):Vator SecuritiesTel: +46 8 580 065 99Email: [email protected]
About SciBase:
SciBase is a global medical technology company, specializing in early detection and prevention in dermatology. SciBase develops and commercializes Nevisense, a unique point-of-care platform that combines AI (artificial intelligence) and advanced EIS technology to elevate diagnostic accuracy, ensuring proactive skin health management.
Our commitment is to minimize patient suffering, allowing clinicians to improve and save lives through timely detection and intervention and reduce healthcare costs.
Built on more than 20 years of research at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, SciBase is a leader in dermatological advancements.
The Company has been on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market exchange since June 2, 2015. Learn more at www.scibase.com. All press releases and financial reports can be found here: http://investors.scibase.se/en/pressreleases
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Experience Abu Dhabi Weixin Mini-Program: Your Gateway to Unforgettable Moments in Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Prepare for a memorable journey with the new Experience Abu Dhabi Weixin mini-program, brought to you by Experience Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Tencent Cloud.

Weixin is commonly known as ‘WeChat’ outside of China serves over a billion of monthly active users in the Chinese mainland. Tailored for Chinese visitors, the Weixin mini-program is packed with compelling features that range from interactive maps to itinerary planners – everything they would need to plan their Abu Dhabi experience at their fingertips.
The program not only provides Chinese visitors with first-hand official travel information but also specifically addresses their digital travel needs, offering map guidance and Chinese audio commentary services during the travel process.
The program also introduces ‘Khalifa’, a welcoming Emirati character who serves as Abu Dhabi’s first digital ambassador for culture and tourism. Khalifa isn’t just a tour guide, he’s your virtual companion, ready to engage in conversation and answer all visitor questions about Abu Dhabi!
Whether you’re looking for thrilling attractions, world-class restaurants or inspiring activities, Khalifa will provide personalised recommendations and insider tips to enhance your experience.
About Tencent Cloud
Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae 

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