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Exterro Unveils New CSR Projects Focused on Empowerment, Education, and Sustainable Community Development

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COIMBATORE, India, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exterro, Inc., the leading provider of data risk management software solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, Exterro Gives Back, which continues to transform lives across underserved communities through a wide range of impactful initiatives. Led by CEO Bobby Balachandran, Exterro is deepening its commitment to sustainable social change, focusing on empowering women, improving educational opportunities, and supporting vulnerable populations through long-term projects.

The Exterro Gives Back initiative, which stems from Bobby’s belief that businesses should reinvest in society, is founded on the principles of shared growth and empowerment. The CSR program operates through the BTG Trust (formerly Life Ray Trust), with a mission to extend meaningful, sustainable support to marginalized groups, particularly women, children, and senior citizens. This approach integrates the efforts of Exterro employees and partners to create lasting change within communities.

Empowering Women through Skill Development

A flagship project of Exterro Gives Back is “Stitch her Dreams,” an initiative designed to uplift single mothers and disadvantaged women by providing them with essential skills to become financially independent. The project offers a three-month training program in tailoring, led by certified trainers, after which participants receive sewing machines to start their own home-based businesses. The goal is to empower women to earn an income while caring for their families.

“Our goal is to create a self-sufficient ecosystem for women, where they don’t just learn a skill but are equipped to support their families in the long term,” said Dr. Kavitha Thangasami, Chief R&D officer at Exterro. “This initiative is about empowering women to be economic drivers in their communities, breaking cycles of poverty.”

Supporting Education and Infrastructure Development 

In collaboration with the BTG Trust and local NGOs, Exterro has adopted several government schools in South India, focusing on improving infrastructure and delivering essential educational resources. These initiatives include upgrading sports facilities, renovating classrooms, and installing water filtration systems to ensure students have access to clean drinking water. Recognizing the importance of technology and communication skills in today’s workforce, Exterro has set up computer labs and English language training classes to equip students with the technical and language proficiency necessary to succeed in the corporate world.

“Our focus on education is grounded in the belief that it is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. By improving infrastructure and supporting students, we are laying the foundation for future leaders and change-makers,” said Bobby Balachandran, CEO of Exterro.

Additionally, Exterro’s educational efforts extend to employee participation, with volunteers providing technical training in MS Office, Excel, and other critical skills, further enhancing students’ employability. Through the Students of Life project, Exterro also sponsors the education of talented students from underprivileged backgrounds, removing financial barriers to their academic success. Many students, including aspiring aeronautical engineers, have benefitted from full scholarships, enabling them to pursue higher education and build brighter futures. This comprehensive approach highlights Exterro’s dedication to empowering future generations through education, technology, and skill development.

Community Outreach and Support for Vulnerable Populations

Exterro’s commitment goes beyond education and women’s empowerment, focusing on uplifting vulnerable communities, including orphanages, tribal villages, and old-age homes. Through donation drives, Exterro provides essential items such as books, clothing, sanitary products, and toys to orphaned and special-needs children, while also sponsoring the education of underprivileged girls. In remote tribal communities, the company offers food and educational supplies, ensuring access to basic necessities. Exterro also fosters meaningful, long-term relationships with old-age homes by providing nutritious meals and clothing to elderly residents, creating a sustained impact on their well-being.

Driving Awareness and Social Change

As part of its broader CSR vision, Exterro is committed to raising awareness on key social issues such as women’s safety, road safety, and drug abuse prevention. In collaboration with law enforcement and local communities, Exterro sponsors marathons like the Freedom Run to promote women’s rights and equality, organizes bike rallies to encourage road safety and helmet use, and works with Tamil Nadu Police Department to combat drug abuse among students by promoting sports and other constructive activities. These initiatives aim to inspire long-term behavioral change and create safer, more inclusive communities.

“We are building for the future,” said Bobby Balachandran. “Our CSR initiatives are designed to create lasting impacts, not just for the people we help today, but for generations to come. This is the heart of Exterro’s mission—to give back in a way that builds stronger, more resilient communities.”

About Exterro 

Exterro offers the most comprehensive software platform for managing data risks. Busy legal and IT leaders use our powerful technology solutions to navigate complex e-discovery, privacy compliance, data governance, digital forensic investigations, and cybersecurity response challenges in a unified platform. Our software is used by thousands of industry-leading businesses, government agencies and law firms across the world.

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Cash Industry Stakeholders to Gather in Chicago for the Secure Cash and Transport Association’s Annual Conference

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The 2024 SCTA Conference, taking place in Chicago on October 9-11, will host cash industry professionals and feature a keynote address by 29-time Emmy Award winner and Hall of Fame keynote speaker, Bill Stainton.

PURCELLVILLE, Va., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA), a nonprofit group representing professionals in ATM servicing, cash handling and processing, transportation, and safekeeping of cash and coin throughout North America, is set to welcome nearly 200 attendees to its annual conference in Chicago on October 9-11, 2024. The annual SCTA Conference supports the Secure Cash & Transport Association’s overarching mission to protect, strengthen, and unite the cash-in-transit and cash-servicing industries. This year’s event theme is “Adopting and Adapting to Technology: What’s Next?”

“I believe the next chapter for us all is to focus on building resilience, ensuring that our industry can keep pace with technological advancements and thrive amidst them.”

The conference brings professionals and thought leaders together to review critical trends and issues impacting the cash industry’s safety, security, and overall success. This year’s event features a keynote address by 29-time Emmy Award winner and Hall of Fame keynote speaker, Bill Stainton. Stainton’s address, “Connect the Dots: Innovation in the Cash Service Industry,” will debunk several myths about creativity and innovation and delve into what it means to be a game-changer in the cash industry.

The 2024 SCTA Conference will feature more than a dozen informative sessions delivered by leading experts in cash-in-transit, banking, retail, security, cybersecurity, insurance, and compliance. The full schedule for the event can be found at scta.securetransportassociation.org/agenda.

D. Mark Lowers, President of the Secure Cash and Transport Association, reflects on this year’s focus on innovation, “As leaders, we’ve had to navigate the rapid pace of technological change, integrating new systems and solutions to maintain business continuity and enhance safety and security. This adaptation has sharpened our skills and brought about greater efficiency. However, I believe the next chapter for us all is to focus on building resilience, ensuring that our industry can keep pace with technological advancements and thrive amidst them.”

Details about the event, registration information, and association membership details can be found on the event website at https://scta.securetransportassociation.org.

About the Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA)

The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) is a non-profit association established in 2013 to represent the shared interests of professionals in ATM servicing, cash handling/processing, transportation, and safekeeping of cash and coin throughout North America. Industry groups represented by the association include armored operators, insurance providers, truck builders, financial institutions, ATM cash providers, coin wrappers, security surveys and compliance providers, retailers, and loss adjusters.

Learn more at securetransportassociation.org.

Media Contact

Michael Gaul, Secure Cash & Transport Association, 1 (540) 338-7151, mgaul@securetransportassociation.org, https://www.securetransportassociation.org/

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PayPal Enables Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency

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Company also provides the ability for business accounts to externally transfer cryptocurrency

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced it is enabling its U.S. merchants to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly from their PayPal business account. At launch, this functionality for Business Accounts will not be available in New York State. Today’s announcement is PayPal’s latest step to increase cryptocurrency‘s utility by making increased functionality available to millions of merchants in the U.S. 

“Since we launched the ability for PayPal and Venmo consumers to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency in their wallets, we have learned a lot about how they want to use their cryptocurrency,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currencies, PayPal. “Business owners have increasingly expressed a desire for the same cryptocurrency capabilities available to consumers. We’re excited to meet that demand by delivering this new offering, empowering them to engage with digital currencies effortlessly.”

Additionally, PayPal is enabling U.S. merchants to externally transfer cryptocurrency on chain to third-party eligible wallets. PayPal business account holders can now send and receive supported cryptocurrency tokens to and from external blockchain addresses.

PayPal has continuously made significant steps to increase cryptocurrency‘s utilization. In 2020, PayPal announced the availability of its customers to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly from their PayPal and Venmo accounts. In 2023, PayPal announced the launch of a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). In April 2024, we enabled PYUSD as a funding instrument for our Xoom platform, allowing users to pay no transaction fees when using PYUSD to fund eligible transfers to friends and family abroad. Most recently, PYUSD was made available on the Solana blockchain, providing users with the choice of multiple blockchains allowing for increased flexibility and control.

About PYUSD

PayPal USD is issued by Paxos Trust Company, a fully chartered limited purpose trust company. Paxos and its products – including expansion to new blockchains – are licensed to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Reserves for PayPal USD are fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents, and PayPal USD can be bought or sold through PayPal and Venmo at a rate of $1.00 per PayPal USD.

Issuance and custody of PayPal USD is performed by Paxos Trust Company, LLC. Learn more in PayPal’s Cryptocurrency Terms, and in the Paxos Terms that also apply to PYUSD.

About PayPal

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. The company creates innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com, https://about.pypl.com/ and https://investor.pypl.com/.

Media Relations Contacts: 
Nicole Cutler
mediarelations@paypal.com

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KIWI design Unveils Made For Meta Products at Meta Connect 2024

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KIWI Design, a leading innovator in high-quality XR accessories, has successfully added two products to the “Made For Meta” program since 2023. In 2024, KIWI design was invited to participate in the Meta Connect event, where they presented three new “Made For Meta” products. These innovations come equipped with significant upgrades designed to enhance the immersive experience for XR enthusiasts. According to their official social media announcements, more products will be released in Q4.

With the introduction of the Made For Meta line, KIWI design continues to set the standard in the XR accessory market. Each product is designed with user feedback in mind, ensuring that every detail contributes to a more enjoyable and engaging XR experience.

“Our goal is to provide XR lovers with the most immersive experience.” stated Ray, CEO of KIWI design. “We are thrilled to introduce these new products, which embody our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.”

Since its inception, KIWI design has built a reputation for crafting user-friendly and reliable XR accessories that are widely appreciated by consumers. This announcement features upgrades to their flagship products, promising a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for users.

As KIWI design moves forward, the company remains dedicated to its mission: “Pioneering Comfort and Immersion in Every XR Moment.” The unveiling of these new products at Meta Connect represents a significant step towards this goal, and the company is excited to continue innovating for the XR community.

For more information about KIWI design, please visit official website and follow KIWI design on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.

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