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Tune.FM and Space Blue Announce Partnership for Exclusive Rights to Rare Compilation from Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Carlos Santana, The Who, Marvin Gaye, Eric Clapton and The Yardbirds, Other Iconic Artists

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7 months ago

May 30, 2024

Summer of Love Album Volumes I and II sent to moon in Lunar Records Archive will Debut Exclusively on Tune.FM this Summer

The Future of Music Distribution Is Here Through the Intersection of Music, Culture, and Space

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tune.FM, a groundbreaking decentralized music streaming platform and unique music NFT marketplace, and Space Blue, a global space tech community that combines artists, NFTs and projects that are driven by a shared passion for space and a sustainable future, announced plans today to unveil a rare compilation including live performances by some of the world’s most iconic musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Carlos Santana, The Who, Marvin Gaye, Eric Clapton and The Yardbirds and others. The albums were curated with Lunar Records, a joint venture between Space Blue (manager of Galactic Legacy Labs official payload), Melody Trust, a subsidiary of Hollywall Entertainment, Inc. and Beverly Hills Productions.

Andrew Antar, Founder and CEO of Tune.FM is joining Dallas Santana, founder of Space Blue at Consensus 2024, the world’s most influential event for leaders across the cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 industries to discuss the new partnership, and the future of the music streaming platform. There are 26 songs on the two-volume series (13 songs per volume) from some of the world’s most renowned and respected artists in the industry, which landed on the moon in the Lunaprise time capsule. Summer of Love Volumes I and II will drop exclusively on Tune.FM this summer.

Summer of Love Volume I includes a rare song performed by Jimi Hendrix called Peoples, Peoples, Peoples released posthumously in 1971; a 17-minute live performance of In A Gadda Da Vida by Iron Butterfly; Carlos Santana’s closing song at Woodstock, Soul Sacrifice; and Bob Marley’s first collaboration with Lee Perry, Soul Rebel. Summer of Love Volume II features a live version of Jimi Hendrix’s Love Love, a ten-minute live version of Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing and rare, live tracks featuring a 6-minute live version of Reelin and Rockin by Chuck Berry and James Brown.

Tune.FM is transforming artist compensation and monetization, positioning itself as one of the world’s most transformational startup technology companies. By seamlessly integrating Hedera Hashgraph blockchain technology, with features including elaborate multimedia NFTs, exclusive super fan experiences and streaming royalty payments, Tune.FM is reshaping the music industry landscape.

When the Music Gets Played, The Artist Gets Paid
Breaking away from the traditional subscription-based and ad-supported models of mainstream streaming services today, Tune.FM is creating a more sustainable ecosystem through decentralization and tokenization (JAM), allowing artists to be compensated significantly and more fairly. In fact, Tune.FM compensates artists by up to 100X compared to other streaming platforms. In addition, artists can sell music, release exclusive NFT drops and multimedia elements directly to fans, and can take advantage of exclusive, immersive super fan experiences including merch bundles, meet and greets, VIP events, backstage passes, FaceTime opportunities with artists, and more. Offering a pay-as-you-go model, Tune.FM gives users the ability to choose what they listen to and pay for only what they consume, and to get compensated for listening to promoted music streams, representing a seismic shift in the music fan experience.

“This partnership with Space Blue further underscores how Tune.FM is creating a paradigm shift in the way music is consumed, distributed and monetized,” said Antar. “Tune.FM’s innovative and disruptive approach features a music streaming platform that offers rare or exclusive content from legacy artists and is a great platform to introduce new and upcoming artists. This approach provides great opportunities for artists to connect with fans and significantly expand monetization opportunities through streaming royalty micropayments and exclusive, unlockable and immersive super fan experiences. This is just the beginning of the type of content we will offer on Tune.FM,” said Antar.

Driven by his passion for music and technology, Andrew is on a mission to disrupt and democratize the music industry. Andrew’s visionary approach and the immense potential of Tune.FM’s model and vision have captured the attention of investors as he has secured over $30 million in funding.

Space Blue Club made history curating the Lunaprise museum which landed on the moon on February 22, 2024 and is a global space tech-art community, where art and technology collide, providing VIP experiences during high-profile Space Launch events and hosting global impact and charity auctions to support nonprofit causes, reinforcing our commitment to social responsibility. NFT Art has revolutionized the creative landscape as Space Blue Club partners with leading blockchain networks to mint rare NFT artwork for collectors around the globe.

Earlier this year, Space Blue made history when the Lunar Lander Odysseus landed on the moon with the Lunaprise Museum, a time capsule with 222 art projects on board curated by Space Blue. With Mission 1 complete, Lunaprise is curating partnerships with artists and unique brands for Mission 2, scheduled for later this year.

“Space Blue’s mission is to create a unique, rare asset class of content off earth through the Lunaprise time capsule, and a platform for artists worldwide, supporting humanity and promoting a sustainable future and today we are thrilled to further propel our mission forward and partner with Tune.FM to bring these unreleased tracks to music lovers and fans worldwide,” said Dallas Santana, Space Blue founder. “We have been waiting for the right partner with the right platform and Tune.FM is the perfect match for both us and music fans across the globe.”

For more information, visit http://tune.fm/ and Space Blue at https://spaceblue.club/.

About Tune.FM
Tune.FM is a web3 decentralized music streaming platform with an integrated music NFT marketplace, which enables artists to monetize their fan base directly through streaming royalty micropayments and digital music collectibles with exclusive unlockable experiences, powered by the JAM token built on Hedera Hashgraph. The company was cofounded by lifelong musicians and brothers Andrew Antar and Brian Antar, who attended Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively. Andrew, a classically-trained violinist, won concerto competitions, toured the world with several orchestras, joined several bands, taught himself to code, founded the first startup accelerator and incubator fund at Brown University, and built large enterprise applications for clients like Bank of America, EY, and Comcast where he was awarded a blockchain patent. Brian, also a classically trained violinist, was the concertmaster for the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, produced music with local artists at Penn Studios, earned his Master’s degree in creative writing at Penn, and ran a successful e-commerce and 3PL fulfillment business generating millions in sales.

About Space Blue
Space Blue is the leader worldwide of art, music, content curation and archiving in long distance and long term space missions. The Lunaprise which Space Blue manages is on the roadmap for long term space missions, part of NASA’s commercial payload program steering the Artemis missions, NASA’s initiative to build a colony on the moon and eventually Mars. Learn more at www.spaceblue.club.

Media Contacts:

For Tune.FM:
Howard Waterman
917.359.5505
hcwaterman@gmail.com

For Space Blue
Media Relations
media@spaceblue.club

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Virtusa Earns 2024 Great Place to Work® Certification™ for Third Consecutive Year

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11 minutes ago

December 23, 2024

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Virtusa Corporation, a global leader in digital business strategy, digital engineering, and IT services, is proud to announce its 2024 Great Place to Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. This recognition spans seven countries – India, USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Australia, and Singapore – and underscores Virtusa’s dedication to fostering a High-Trust, High-Performance workplace culture globally.

The certification is based on rigorous employee feedback, with Virtusa achieving an impressive Trust Index™ score of 79% and an Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 73%. Notably, 81% of employees agreed with the statement, “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.”

Key areas of improvement over the past year include professional development, equal treatment, making a difference, and creating a welcoming environment.

“We are incredibly honored to receive the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year,” said Lori Mullane, Chief People Officer at Virtusa. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive and empowering workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their best. Investing in a culture of trust, collaboration, and growth enables our teams to deliver exceptional value to our clients and communities.”

Virtusa’s commitment to professional development, diversity, and well-being reflects its efforts to build a supportive and inclusive environment. With industry-leading initiatives like Engineering IQ for career progression, robust upskilling programs, and a focus on belonging and fairness, Virtusa has created a culture where employees can thrive.

The Certification is a testament to Virtusa’s leadership in workplace culture, which supports over 30,000 employees globally. As the company continues to grow, its mission remains steadfast in providing a High-Trust, High-Performance environment that drives innovation, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.

For more information about Virtusa’s workplace culture and career opportunities, visit https://www.virtusa.com/careers.

About Great Place to Work®
Backed by 30 years of data, Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Through its proprietary For All™ Model and Trust Index Survey, it gives organizations the recognition and tools to create a consistently positive employee experience. Its mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all, driving business growth, improving lives, and empowering communities. Through globally recognized and coveted Great Place To Work Certification and highly competitive Best Workplaces™ Lists, Great Place To Work enables employers to attract and retain talent, benchmark company culture, and increase revenue. Its platform enables leaders to truly capture, analyze and understand the experience of every employee, and compare outcomes with data collected from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries worldwide.

About Virtusa
Virtusa Corporation provides digital engineering and technology services and solutions for Forbes Global 2000 companies across industries, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, media, manufacturing, and technology. With a foundation in digital engineering, Virtusa empowers enterprises to navigate digital transformation, driving operational efficiency and measurable outcomes. Leveraging its Engineering First approach, Virtusa partners with organizations to tackle complex challenges, delivering solutions that ensure resilience and competitive advantage.

Virtusa is a registered trademark of Virtusa Corporation. All other company and brand names may be trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.

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DogeRide Unleashes a New Era of Pet-Friendly Ridesharing in Denver

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12 minutes ago

December 23, 2024

DogeRide, Denver’s newest and most innovative ridesharing service, is proud to announce the official launch of its pet-friendly hailing app in Denver, CO Metro Area.

DENVER, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — DogeRide, Denver’s newest and most innovative ridesharing service, is proud to announce the official launch of its pet-friendly hailing app.

“We wanted to create a ridesharing service that embraces that spirit, providing a solution for dog lovers who want their furry companions to be part of their daily lives. DogeRide is more than a rideshare; it’s a celebration of Denver’s dog-friendly culture.”

Designed to bring convenience and joy to pet lovers, DogeRide allows drivers to ride with their dogs as companions while welcoming riders to travel with their furry friends. With Denver being one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, this service is set to revolutionize how residents and their dogs move around town.

DogeRide aims to address a growing demand for pet-friendly transportation. Riders no longer have to worry about leaving their four-legged friends behind or struggling to find a rideshare that accommodates their pets. The DogeRide app allows seamless booking and ensures all participating drivers are comfortable with canine passengers.

To ensure a safe and pleasant ride, dogs must weigh under 80 pounds and be on a leash or in a crate during the journey.

“Denver is a city that thrives on community and outdoor adventures, and dogs are a huge part of that lifestyle,” said Phil Warfield and Divine Tumenta, both Co-founders of DogeRide. “We wanted to create a ridesharing service that embraces that spirit, providing a solution for dog lovers who want their furry companions to be part of their daily lives. DogeRide is more than a rideshare; it’s a celebration of Denver’s dog-friendly culture.”

The app’s user-friendly interface allows riders to indicate when they’re bringing a dog along, ensuring that drivers are prepared for their canine co-pilots. Additionally, all DogeRide drivers are trained to prioritize safety and comfort for both human and canine passengers. From trips to the vet or park to daily commutes, DogeRide is committed to making every journey tail-waggingly fun and hassle-free.

DogeRide also offers unique features tailored to the needs of dog owners and pet-loving drivers. Drivers are encouraged to bring their dogs along for companionship while working, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for riders. This innovative approach not only enhances the drivers’ experience but also provides riders and their dogs with a sense of familiarity and connection.

“DogeRide is the ultimate ridesharing service for dog lovers because we’ve designed it with the needs of Denver’s vibrant pet-owning community in mind,” said Chad Harris, Co-founder of DogeRide. “Whether you’re heading to the dog park, running errands, or going on an adventure, DogeRide ensures your furry friend can come along for the ride. We’re thrilled to be part of Denver’s pet-friendly ecosystem.”

DogeRide’s mission is to create a safe, reliable, and dog-inclusive transportation option that reflects the unique lifestyle of Denver residents. As part of its commitment to the community, DogeRide plans to partner with local animal shelters and pet organizations to support adoption events and promote responsible pet ownership.

DogeRide is now available for download on iOS and Android devices. For more information, visit www.dogeride.com.

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Omnis Investments Limited Extends Relationship with SS&C

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12 minutes ago

December 23, 2024

WINDSOR, Conn., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Omnis Investments Limited has extended its transfer agency relationship with SS&C. The contract services Omnis’s range of mutual funds, which invest across several asset classes and regions.

With more than GBP10 billion of assets under management, Omnis is one of U.K.’s largest asset managers and works closely with clients of The Openwork Partnership, a network of 4,200 financial advisers across the country. Omnis also collaborates with 2plan wealth management, a leading wealth management firm in the U.K.

“SS&C is a long-term valued partner to Omnis, and we are looking forward to continuing our work together on ways to enhance the experience of our clients and achieve our goals,” said Simon Harris, Chief Operating Officer at Omnis. “Together with SS&C, we are committed to providing a high standard of service to all of our clients and evolving our digital service offering.”

“We are pleased to extend our valued long-term relationship with Omnis,” said Spencer Baum, Managing Director Head of Client Management, SS&C GIDS. “SS&C is committed to delivering exceptional omnichannel servicing and support to all customer types.”

Learn more about SS&C’s Global Investor and Distribution Solutions here.

About Omnis Investments Limited

Omnis Investments manages over GBP10 billion in assets, working as part of The Openwork Partnership, a network of 4,200 financial advisers across the country helping people look forward with confidence and optimism. Omnis has a range of funds and strategies across the full risk/return spectrum, managed by leading investment managers. The Omnis funds are only available through advisers of The Openwork Partnership and 2plan wealth management.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

Additional information about
SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.

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