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Vuzix Announces Android 13 Upgrade and Support for Its Industry-Leading M400 Enterprise Smart Glasses

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3 hours ago

October 14, 2024

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that it is releasing for general availability a full final version of the Android™ 13 mobile operating system for its flagship M400™ enterprise smart glasses, underscoring the Company’s firm commitment to device security and meeting customer needs.

The Android 13 operating system upgrade provides Vuzix customers with the latest and highest-level security possible for head-worn devices, paired with a set of compatible developer tools that continues to enable the creation of advanced M400 software and updates on Android 13. The software’s many features include:

security updates with ongoing support;improvements to WiFi networking algorithms;improvements to Enterprise device management;improved Android permissions management; andupdated from Android API 30 to API 33 for app developers.

“Vuzix is continuously striving to keep our smart glasses state-of-the art and offer customers the best user experience in the market,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “The implementation of Android 13 on our M400 smart glasses, which is now required by multiple customers intending larger deployments, will allow these customers to continue to manage their devices with the latest security updates and enable usage of advanced Android features within third party applications.”

You can read more about the Android 13 upgrade in the Vuzix blog here.

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI driven Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company’s products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 400 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer

Certain statements contained in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix Smart Glasses, the features, security and utility of the Android 13 release, the release’s impact on the Company’s customers and future business, the timing of the final release, and among other things the Company’s leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry. They are generally identified by words such as “believes,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “should” and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company’s beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

Android™ is a trademark of Google, LLC.

Vuzix Media and Investor Relations Contact:

Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations,
Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-5985

Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com www.vuzix.com

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Nelnet to Announce Third Quarter Results

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51 mins ago

October 14, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) today announced it will release earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, after the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Upon release, additional earnings information will be available at www.nelnetinvestors.com.

Learn more about Nelnet at www.nelnetinc.com.

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Modine Announces New Chief Information Officer

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51 mins ago

October 14, 2024

RACINE, Wis., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, is pleased to announce that Dan Hedstrom has joined Modine as Chief Information Officer (CIO) effective today. He takes over from Steve Langer, current Vice President Information Technology, who has announced his plans to retire at the end of this year.

As CIO, Hedstrom will have responsibility for leading Modine’s global IT function and executing Modine’s digital strategy. He will focus on building business-aligned IT solutions that optimize performance, enhance productivity, and improve cyber security in alignment with overall corporate strategy.

Hedstrom comes to Modine from Cubic Corporation where he worked for 12 years in roles of increasing responsibility. In 2018, he was named Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Prior to that, he held senior roles leading enterprise infrastructure teams and has experience scaling IT systems to support growth. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from California Polytechnic State University.

“Dan’s strong track record as a technology leader will be an asset to Modine as we continue to execute on our global business strategies. We are pleased to welcome him to the team,” said Mick Lucareli, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “I also would like to thank Steve Langer for his seven years of service at Modine and wish him well in retirement.”

About Modine
At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 11,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

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Leading Creative Experience Agency DCG ONE Announces Acquisition of Cirangle Design

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51 mins ago

October 14, 2024

New acquisition will further expand DCG ONE’s direct marketing capabilities and provide incremental DM design support for its collective client base.

SEATTLE, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DCG ONE, one of the largest privately owned creative experience agencies and marketing services providers in the country is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cirangle Design. This strategic acquisition aligns with DCG ONE’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional direct marketing solutions for a wide range of DCG ONE enterprise clients.

Cirangle Design, a boutique direct marketing agency based in New Jersey, has a long track record of success with 20+ years developing an expertise and niche in the direct marketing design space, becoming an anchor DM agency for clients such as American Express.

“This acquisition opportunity allows us to expand our capabilities while maintaining the high standards of excellence our clients have come to expect from DCG ONE,” said Ben Allen, EVP and Managing Director at DCG ONE. “We are thrilled to integrate Cirangle Design’s expertise and high caliber work into our operations as we see continued growth within the direct mail vertical.”

This acquisition not only introduces a significant new body of work but also opens doors to other direct marketing clients looking for a more comprehensive solution to delivering successful campaigns. It represents a substantial opportunity for growth and strengthens DCG ONE’s position as a turnkey direct marketing partner – from initial creative concepts to print/mail execution and corresponding digital touchpoints.

Media Inquiries: Please contact: Kelcie Brewer // Kelcie.brewer@dcgone.com

About DCG ONE

Based in Seattle WA, DCG ONE has grown to become one of the largest privately held marketing services providers in the country. With locations in Seattle, Washington D.C. and New York City, DCG ONE services a variety of Fortune 500 companies and provides world-class marketing, technology, and business solutions, incorporating core competencies of print production to integrated fulfillment and data services to a full-service creative agency division.

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