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iRobot Introduces Roomba Combo® 10 Max Robot + AutoWash™ Dock – Its Best-Cleaning, Most Intelligent and Independent Robot Vacuum and Mop Yet

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iRobot’s first AutoWash™ Dock adds automatic mop pad washing and self-cleaning for a more hands-free customer experience

Powered by iRobot OS Intelligence, new Enhanced Dirt Detect™Technology recognizes and cleans the dirtiest areas even more

BEDFORD, Mass., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in consumer robots, today introduced its most advanced robot vacuum and mop, the Roomba Combo® 10 Max Robot + AutoWash™ Dock. The newly designed 2-in-1 Roomba Combo 10 Max brings independent cleaning to a new level with iRobot’s first multifunction AutoWash Dock and added intelligence. Engineered to powerfully vacuum and mop multiple floor types, the Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock automatically refills and recharges the robot, washes and dries its mopping pad, empties debris and self-cleans so customers can worry less about maintaining their robot while keeping their floors immaculate. Powered by iRobot OS, the Roomba Combo 10 Max features new Enhanced Dirt Detect™ Technology, which allows it to recognize large concentrations of dirt and debris up to 8x more frequently1 and clean even more in those areas like a person would. It will also be the first robot floor cleaner from iRobot to be compliant with the Matter smart home protocol and compatible with the Apple Home ecosystem.

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“With the Roomba Combo 10 Max, iRobot is leveraging more than 20 years of floor cleaning innovation and expertise to bring customers our most powerful, independent and smartest robot yet,” said Barry Schliesmann, chief product officer at iRobot. “Combining unique and proven innovations like the Auto-Retract Mop, 4-Stage Cleaning System, Dual Multi-Surface Brushes and reliable object avoidance with the new AutoWash Dock, the Roomba Combo 10 Max provides customers with our most complete solution for effectively vacuuming and deep scrubbing multiple surfaces. With the addition of Enhanced Dirt Detect Technology and future compatibility with Matter, the Roomba Combo 10 Max is also our most intelligent robot and will allow customers to more easily integrate it within a smart home ecosystem.”

AutoWash Dock Does the Dirty Work for You
The stylish AutoWash Dock is crafted with premium antimicrobial materials and automatically empties dirt and debris into an enclosed bag, refills the mopping solution tank, and washes and dries the mop pad. The AutoWash Dock automatically cleans the dock after every pad wash to proactively prevent dirt and debris build-up. Customers can choose to run a manual self-clean cycle, and they are proactively reminded through the iRobot Home app when deeper cleaning or standard maintenance is needed. The AutoWash Dock handles dirt and debris emptying for up to 60 days and holds up to 7 days of water supply to wash the robot’s mopping pad and self-clean. Customers can even ask their Roomba Combo 10 Max to clean the mop pad after cleaning specific rooms, like bathrooms, so messes don’t get spread around the home.

An Expert in Dirt Elimination
The Roomba Combo 10 Max robot tackles dirt, pet fur and debris with precision. With its extraordinary dust and fiber pickup capabilities, it effortlessly banishes dirt from carpets, hard floors and even hard-to-reach corners. The 4-Stage Cleaning System features an Edge-Sweeping Brush for thorough corner cleaning, Dual Rubber Brushes that adjust to different floor types and avoid pet hair tangles, 100% stronger Power-Lifting Suction2 and deep-clean mopping. The robot cleans even deeper with Carpet Boost, automatically increasing suction power when it detects carpets. With SmartScrub, the Roomba Combo 10 Max mops back and forth with consistent pressure and 2x deeper scrubbing3 to eliminate stubborn messes like coffee and grime.

The Roomba Combo 10 Max seamlessly transitions from vacuuming carpet to mopping floors, and customers can rest easy knowing that their carpets will stay dry with D.R.I (Dry Rug Intelligence), only from iRobot. Unlike other 2-in-1s, the Roomba Combo 10 Max employs its durable metal Auto-Retract Mopping System when it detects carpet, lifting its mop pad to the top of the robot to keep even high-pile carpets fresh and dry. On hard floors, it vacuums and mops at the same time, keeping them shiny clean every single day.

Intelligence to Clean Like You Clean
Many of iRobot’s products have had the ability to detect large quantities of dirt and debris using various sensors – and clean more in those areas like a customer would. With new Enhanced Dirt Detect Technology, the Roomba Combo 10 Max also uses its camera to visually pinpoint dirt on the floor, so it now recognizes the dirtiest areas up to 8x more frequently1 and keeps a cleaner home by making multiple passes in those areas.

Powered by iRobot OS and PrecisionVision Navigation, and leveraging robust machine learning capabilities, the Roomba Combo 10 Max creates a complete smart map of the home 7x faster4 and automatically labels each room type so customers can quickly and easily create routines for their robot to clean wherever they want after just one run. Dirt Detective lets the Roomba Combo 10 Max analyze past cleaning information to predict the cleanliness of each room and unlock intelligence for room prioritization, cleaning settings and even knowing when it is time to wash the mop pad. Customers can also pair their robot with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices5 to tell it where to clean using only their voice.

With its advanced navigation and object detection capabilities, the Roomba Combo 10 Max navigates under and around furniture, avoiding obstacles like stairs, cords, socks, shoes and more. This lets customers pick up less daily clutter before the robot cleans and gives them peace of mind the robot will complete its job without interruption. It also includes iRobot’s Pet Owner Official Promise (P.O.O.P.) – it will steer clear of pet accidents, or iRobot will replace it for free.6

Matter-Enabled and Apple Home Compatible for a Seamless Smart Home
The Roomba Combo 10 Max will be Matter-enabled in Q4 2024 and compatible with the Apple Home ecosystem. As a leader in consumer robots, iRobot has been working with smart home industry players to define and implement the robot vacuum cleaner (RVC) standard for Matter. Matter is built around a shared belief that smart home devices should be secure, reliable and seamless to use. It will enable communication across smart home devices, mobile app and cloud services.

iRobot Commitment to Customer Data, Privacy and Security
iRobot products and iRobot OS are backed by the company’s commitment to customer privacy and data security. The company uses the highest standards of data encryption to make sure customer data stays private and secure. Customer data is only used to improve their experience and their robot’s performance. Customers may update their settings in the app at any time, empowering them to determine what information iRobot may access. iRobot does not, and will not, sell customer data.

Pricing & Availability:

North America:
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is available for pre-sale now in the U.S. and Canada on iRobot.com, with shipments beginning in August. It will also be available at select retailers for pre-sale beginning in August. Pricing starts at $1399.
 
Rest of World:
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is also available for pre-sale in Europe, with availability in other international markets in the coming months.

For more information:
Roomba® robot vacuum and Braava jet® robot mop photos, videos and information can be found at: http://media.irobot.com/media-kits.

1 Compared to previous Dirt Detect™ Technology
2 Compared to Roomba Combo i Series
3 Compared to standard vacuum & mop mode for coffee and grime
4 Compared to previous iRobot mapping technology
5 Works with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant enabled devices. Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Google is a trademark of Google LLC. Siri is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
6 Offer only valid in certain jurisdictions and for 1 year from purchase and covers replacement product only. Valid only for solid cat or dog waste. Additional terms and conditions apply – see https://www.irobot.com/legal/terms-and-conditions#promise for full details.

About iRobot Corp.
iRobot is a global consumer robot company that designs and builds thoughtful robots and intelligent home innovations that make life better. iRobot introduced the first Roomba robot vacuum in 2002. Today, iRobot is a global enterprise that has sold more than 50 million robots worldwide. iRobot’s product portfolio features technologies and advanced concepts in cleaning, mapping and navigation. Working from this portfolio, iRobot engineers are building robots and smart home devices to help consumers make their homes easier to maintain and healthier places to live. For more information about iRobot, please visit www.irobot.com.

For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to iRobot Corporation’s expectations concerning new product availability and new product features, including features that expand product performance over time. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot, see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 

 

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TELUS Acquires Additional Shares of TELUS Digital

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – TELUS Corporation (“TELUS”) today announced that it has acquired, through a wholly owned subsidiary, an aggregate of 2,593,631 subordinate voting shares (the “Purchased Shares”) in the capital of TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (“TELUS Digital”) by way of market purchases over the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. As a result of the acquisition of these subordinate voting shares, TELUS has acquired an additional 2.35% interest in the TELUS Digital subordinate voting shares since TELUS’ prior early warning report filed on August 16, 2024. When added to the 4,031,191 subordinate voting shares held prior to the last report, TELUS now holds approximately 5.99% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares.

“We continue to hold confidence in TELUS Digital and its long term profitable growth strategy,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS. “In recognition of the considerable opportunities ahead, we are once again increasing our existing share ownership of the subordinate voting shares in the public market. These purchases are not part of a strategy to privatize the business, but rather, a reflection of our strong belief in the meaningful and sustainable value that TELUS Digital will create for stakeholders in the years to come.”

The purchase of the Purchased Shares is being made pursuant to the normal course purchase exemption set forth in section 4.1 of National Instrument 62-104.

Before giving effect to the purchase subsequent to our August 15th news release, TELUS held an aggregate of 152,004,019 multiple voting shares of TELUS Digital and 4,031,191 subordinate voting shares. These securities represented approximately 92.5% of the outstanding multiple voting shares and 86.9% of the outstanding voting rights attached to all shares of TELUS Digital and approximately 56.8% of the total shares outstanding, reflecting the conversion by Riel B.V. of multiple voting shares into subordinate voting shares. The 2,593,631 Purchased Shares were acquired at an average purchase price of C$4.90, representing a total additional investment, before trading commissions, of C$12,703,197. After giving effect to the market purchases, TELUS holds an aggregate of 152,004,019 multiple voting shares and 6,624,822 subordinate voting shares. The shares held by TELUS now represent approximately 92.5% of the outstanding multiple voting shares, 6.0% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares, 57.7% of the outstanding shares of TELUS Digital and 87.0% of the outstanding voting rights of TELUS Digital. The multiple voting shares of TELUS Digital may be converted into subordinate voting shares on a one-for-one basis at any time.

TELUS purchased the Purchased Shares for investment purposes and may or may not purchase or sell multiple voting shares, subordinate voting shares or other securities of TELUS Digital in the future on the open market or in private transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors. TELUS currently has no other plans or intentions that relate to its investment in TELUS Digital. Depending on market conditions, general economic and industry conditions, TELUS Digital’s business and financial condition and/or other relevant factors, TELUS may at any time develop other plans or intentions in the future relating to one or more of the above items. A copy of the early warning report to be filed by TELUS in connection with the acquisition will be available on TELUS Digital’s profile on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca. Alternatively, you may contact TELUS Investor Relations at 1-800-667-4871 in order to obtain a copy of the report.

The headquarters and principal executive offices of TELUS Digital are located at Floor 5, 510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 0M3

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS’ global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better.

Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS Digital Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and others.

TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS’ strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental health outcomes covering over 75 million lives, and growing, around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.

Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute $1.7 billion, including 2.2 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.

For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow us at @TELUSNews on X and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

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Observo AI, the AI-Powered Telemetry Data Pipeline, Joins the Azure Marketplace

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Observo AI, the AI-powered security and observability telemetry pipeline is now available on Azure Marketplace.

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Observo AI, a pioneer in creating security and observability data pipelines powered by Artificial Intelligence, today announced a partnership with Microsoft and the availability of Observo on Azure Marketplace. This will make it easier for Azure customers to quickly adopt Observo to help control costs, manage data sprawl, boost productivity, and identify and resolve critical incidents faster.

There is huge growth in data sent to analytics platforms by security teams. Costs for MS Sentinel are increasing at an untenable pace. Azure customers now have access to Observo AI through Azure Marketplace to optimize this data, route it to Sentinel, and save as much as 50% on SIEM costs.

Customers can now deploy Observo AI at speed while benefiting from Azure’s trusted and secure infrastructure, as well as its global commercial footprint. Availability on the Azure Marketplace will enable seamless purchasing and invoicing, with customers able to use their existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) to purchase Observo AI.

“Many of our customers who have moved to Azure are experiencing a huge increase in telemetry data sent to analytics platforms by Security and DevOps teams. Expenditures on tools like Microsoft Sentinel are increasing at an untenable pace,” said Ricky Arora, Co-Founder and COO of Observo AI. “Azure Cloud customers now have access to Observo AI through the Azure Marketplace to optimize this data, route it to Sentinel or any other analytics tool, and save as much as 50% on security costs.”

“Observo AI, available on the Azure Marketplace, offers a solution for Microsoft Azure and Sentinel customers struggling with the relentless growth of security data,” said Jatinder Mann, CEO of Cetark, a cyber security services company specializing in Microsoft Security portfolio. “Observo AI empowers Security teams to optimize costs, speed incident response, and ensure robust security and compliance with a seamless, fast, and easy purchase option through the Azure Marketplace.”

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For more details on how Azure customers can take advantage of Observo AI’s AI-powered pipelines, read the complete announcement on the Observo AI blog. Visit the Observo AI Website at www.observo.ai Watch the Observo AI explainer video at https://vimeo.com/899662669

About Observo AI

Observo AI was created to help solve the biggest telemetry data problems. Observo helps reduce security costs by 50% or more while resolving incidents more than 40% faster. Our AI-Powered Observability Pipeline helps break-free from static, rules-based pipelines. Observo automates security and observability with a pipeline that constantly learns and improves. Minimize risks, enhance visibility, protect sensitive data, and stay in compliance with Observo AI.

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Bryan Turriff, Observo AI, 1 5014129978, bryan@observo.ai, www.observo.ai

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VXI Global Solutions to grow Morrow, GA location with up to 300 new positions to support new clients

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VXI Global Solutions announced today an expansion of their customer service center at 1000 Southlake Circle, adding over 300 new full-time positions to support multiple new clients.

MORROW, Ga., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — VXI Global Solutions, a leading provider of customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions, announced today an expansion of their customer service center at 1000 Southlake Circle, adding over 300 new full-time positions to support multiple new clients.

“We have an amazing group of people at VXI,” said Tommy Thompson, Director of Operations for VXI Morrow. “I am delighted to be able to bring meaningful job opportunities to this community. Over 85% of our leaders are promoted internally, so there are real opportunities for career growth.”

The state-of-the-art facility offers full-time positions where high performers can earn $40,000 per year with impressive weekly incentives depending on the client program they support. VXI is looking for applicants with experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Tax Preparation all with start dates throughout October and November 2024.

Local Head of Talent Acquisition, Chelsea Yancoskie, shared, “We are excited to welcome our new clients and offer these on-site positions to the local community, providing opportunities to share in our success. We’re not only looking for customer service professionals but also individuals with significant experience in sales and income tax preparation. Starting wages begin at $17 per hour, with some positions offering up to $19 per hour depending on the candidate’s qualifications.”

VXI provides paid training, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) options, paid time off, and one of the industry’s best unlimited employee referral programs. VXI Morrow is located in Southlake Mall, so employees can easily access the Food Court and retail shops just steps away, offering convenience during breaks and before or after shifts. Team members are encouraged to “Stand Out & Fit In” by participating in the Visionaries & Passion4 volunteer programs focused on promoting an inclusive workplace and community support events. Additional perks include discounted cell phone plans, rewards programs, and frequent prize giveaways and free luncheons.

“We have an amazing group of people at VXI,” said Tommy Thompson, Director of Operations for VXI Morrow. “I am delighted to be able to bring meaningful job opportunities to this community. As one of the largest certified minority-owned businesses in the US, VXI was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s Greatest Places to Work for Diversity and our culture is second to none. Over 85% of our leaders are promoted internally, so there are real opportunities for career growth.”

To learn more and apply, please visit the VXI Careers website or click the link: VXI Morrow apply

About VXI Global Solutions 

VXI Global Solutions is a BPO leader in customer service, customer experience, and digital solutions. Founded in 1998, the company has over 40,000 employees in more than 40 locations in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. VXI delivers omnichannel and multilingual support, software development, quality assurance, and CX advisory, automation, and process excellence to the world’s most respected brands.

VXI is backed by private equity investor Bain Capital and is one of the fastest growing, privately held business services organizations in the United States and the Philippines, and one of the few U.S.-based customer care organizations in China.

For more information, visit http://www.vxi.com.

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VXI Corporate Communications, VXI Global Solutions, (213) 637-1300, comms@vxi.com, https://vxi.com/

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