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DevEx Connect Launches to Elevate Developer Experience, DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering Movement Globally

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21-Year-Old Ethan Sumner Leads DevEx Connect with Fresh Perspectives and Vigor

LONDON, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DevEx Connect launched today as a community-driven independent research, analyst and events organization focusing on everything under the DevEx umbrella, including DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering. Developer Experience (DevEx) is at the forefront of modern software development, focusing on enhancing the quality of developers’ interactions with tools, processes and organizational culture. DevEx Connect aims to strengthen local communities by providing a global link and providing high-quality research, analysis and events within the space.

Central to DevEx Connect is the ‘hub,’ a centralized platform uniting the community through content, research, analysis and events. It will soon announce its schedule of global conferences in key locations like London, Manchester, Sydney and San Francisco alongside a cloud and industry-focused roadshow to unite the DevEx community and foster collaborative growth and knowledge exchange.

To join the DevEx Connect community, visit www.devexconnect.io.

Ethan Sumner, 21, who will serve as CEO of DevEx Connect, began his journey at 16 when he set his sights on becoming a DevOps Engineer, a goal he achieved as the youngest DevOps Engineer at Mastercard at 18. His career continued as he transitioned to the role of Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft, supporting the likes of the NHS and Digital Natives before his previous role leading FinOps offerings for Cognizant in the UK. He started his community journey by founding the Young DevOps group to support early career challenges in the DevOps, SRE and Platform space and is active in community groups across the UK with a focus in Yorkshire within DevOps, AWS, Azure, GenAI and FinOps.

“DevEx encompasses elements of DevOps, Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering to optimize workflows and drive productivity for software developers,” said Sumner. “As DevEx gains prominence in improving operational outcomes and the overall developer experience, DevEx Connect will provide programs to bridge community gaps and empower developers globally.”

As a tech-for-good organization, DevEx Connect will nurture local communities through Operation Uplift, a comprehensive program designed to support and uplift local user groups and communities, with an initial focus on the UK. It will provide specialist assistance, catered support and essential funding to enhance the growth and development of these critical communities. Operation Uplift will provide £100k in funding to revitalize community groups and offer speaker development programs to nurture talent and elevate skill sets within the DevEx space.

Additionally, Operation Uplift features career development opportunities through national speaker training, venue and organizational support databases, and free consultancy services provided by DevEx Connect’s community leaders. By serving as a bridge between organizations and communities, it aims to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and sustainable growth within the DevEx communities.

Initial board members of DevEx Connect include Paul Stovell and Anna Samios. Stovell, known for founding and scaling Octopus Deploy, will contribute his passion for community building and strategic growth. Samios brings valuable experience scaling organizations to ensure DevEx Connect remains at the forefront of industry advancement and community support. The board members and Sumner will guide DevEx Connect in its mission to reshape the software development landscape and empower technical communities globally.

“With a remarkable developer relations and community background, we’re excited to join Ethan as he leads DevEx Connect to empower technical communities,” said Stovell. “His dedication to supporting early career challenges and advocating for industry advancement makes him a great fit to lead the DevEx community.”

Developers and organizations looking to engage with DevEx Connect are encouraged to contact the team at community@devexconnect.io to participate in upcoming industry events and career development programs.

About DevEx Connect

DevEx Connect is a community-driven organization dedicated to enhancing the Developer Experience, DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering communities worldwide. It catalyzes practices and fosters meaningful connections within the industry through inclusivity, events, content and community support. Its mission is to redefine the future of community in the space. For more information, please visit www.devexconnect.io.

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MINTO APARTMENT REIT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2024 CASH DISTRIBUTION

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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “REIT”) (TSX: MI.UN) today announced a cash distribution of $0.04333 per REIT unit for the month of November 2024. Payment will be made on December 16, 2024 to unitholders of record as at November 30, 2024.

As previously announced, the amount of the November distribution represents a 3% increase from the prior level, resulting in an increase in the annualized amount of the REIT’s distribution from $0.505 per unit to $0.52 per unit.

About Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario to own income-producing multi-residential properties located in urban markets in Canada. The REIT owns a portfolio of high-quality income-producing multi-residential rental properties located in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary. For more information on Minto Apartment REIT, please visit the REIT’s website at: https://www.mintoapartmentreit.com.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of applicable securities laws) relating to the business of the REIT. Forward-looking statements are identified by words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “project”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “may”, “estimate” and other similar expressions. These statements are based on the REIT’s expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and include, without limitation, statements regarding the intended monthly distributions of the REIT. The forward-looking statements in this news release are based on certain assumptions, including without limitation that the REIT will have sufficient cash to pay its distributions. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to control or predict. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed and referenced under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the REIT’s Q3 2024 management’s discussion and analysis dated November 12, 2024, which is available at www.sedarplus.ca. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, these forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and, except as expressly required by applicable law, the REIT assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Equinox, Inc. Provides Notification of Cybersecurity Incident

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ALBANY, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Equinox, Inc. (“Equinox”), a nonprofit provider of various counseling and health services, has learned of a cybersecurity incident that involved the personal and / or protected health information belonging to certain current and former clients, and to a number of staff. On November 15, 2024, Equinox formally notified potentially affected individuals with available address information and provided resources to assist them.

On April 29, 2024, Equinox discovered unusual activity within its digital environment. Upon discovering this activity, Equinox immediately took steps to secure its systems and enlisted independent cybersecurity forensic experts to conduct an investigation. During this time, Equinox was vigilant and able to safely minimize any disruptions to its daily operations and service delivery.

As a result of an independent forensic investigation into the incident, Equinox learned that an unauthorized actor accessed and potentially acquired certain files stored within its internal systems. Following a comprehensive review of the potentially affected data, on September 16, 2024, Equinox determined that certain employee and client information may have been subject to the unauthorized access. This information varies between individuals, but may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, driver’s license and/or state identification number, medical treatment or diagnosis information, health insurance information, and/or medication-related information.

Equinox has no evidence that any of the information potentially impacted in connection with this incident has been misused. Nonetheless, Equinox has implemented additional security features to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Equinox has also reported this matter to the NYS Attorney General, NYS Division of State Police, NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection, and the Federal Office of Civil Rights.

Notification letters were mailed to impacted individuals on November 15, 2024. The letters include information about this incident and about steps that potentially impacted individuals can take to monitor and help protect their personal and protected health information. Equinox has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and to address related concerns. The call center can be reached at (866) 531-3185, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern time.

The privacy and protection of its clients and staff and their private information is a top priority of Equinox. Equinox deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause.

Equinox, Inc. is a human services agency with deep roots in the Capital Region dating back to 1947. Equinox provides compassionate services and life-enhancing opportunities to youth and adults—and their families—who are impacted by domestic violence, substance use and addictions, mental health disorders, homelessness, and the challenges of living amid poverty and violence.

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Greenberg Traurig Helps United Way Worldwide Launch Star-Studded Hurricane Relief Benefit

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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP provided a variety of legal support to United Way Worldwide in support of its Benefit for Hurricane Relief.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP provided a variety of legal support to United Way Worldwide in support of its Benefit for Hurricane Relief.

The one-hour special, a collaborative effort with Paramount Global that aired on CBS Television and CMT Nov. 2., brought together leading artists from across genres to mobilize communities and raise critically needed funds for relief and recovery efforts to support communities across the Southeast United States that were devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The televised fundraising event featured performances by acclaimed artists including Brittney Spencer, Chris Janson, Clay Aiken, Jonathan McReynolds, and Tyler Hubbard. The special also included appearances by numerous entertainment industry luminaries such as the Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Stephen Colbert, and the Zac Brown Band, alongside community heroes Mark Starling and Tank Spencer.

The Greenberg Traurig team was led by Labor & Employment Shareholder Johnine P. Barnes in Washington, D.C., and Entertainment, Media & Sports Shareholder Paul Sarker in New York.

Learn more about the benefit event on United Way’s website.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2024 BTI “Leading Edge Law Firm” for delivering on client expectations for the future and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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