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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Accelerate Investor Conference 2024 took place on October 23rd and 24th, culminating in a Gala dinner and awards at Marymount University – Ballston in Arlington, VA. Dozens of top tech companies and student teams presented to a panel of investors and competed to win cash prizes.

The competition targeted entrepreneurs with early to mid-seed stage, high-growth businesses with the potential to have an immediate and positive impact on our local economy, as well as student concepts with longer-term business viability. After days of networking, engagement, and education, the winners have been selected.

Company Winner:

-AGED Diagnostics

Student Winners:

-CarbonSecure

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-DigitAIRE

“Accelerate 2024 has once again showcased the immense talent and innovation within our tech community,” said Paula Sorrell, Associate Vice President of Innovation & Economic Development at GMU. “We’ve seen extraordinary companies that will shape the future of our local economy. The level of creativity and ambition has been inspiring. Companies who have pitched here in the past raises $72 Million in follow-on funding so far, and we can’t wait to see what this new crew of entrepreneurs achieves “

Join Accelerate 2024 in congratulating these groundbreaking entrepreneurs, and start thinking about what impact you may have on business development and job creation in the DMV area.

About Accelerate Investor Conference

The Accelerate Conference is an investor event and startup business competition that showcases the Mid-Atlantic region (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) as a powerhouse for innovation and business opportunity. The competition fuels innovation-based business growth by showcasing the best and brightest new tech startups to potential investors to foster their development within the region. Connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Dolby and Jin from BTS Celebrate His New Single “I’ll Be There” in Dolby Atmos

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, is teaming up with Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS in the latest chapter of the “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign. Jin stars in the commercial to celebrate his new single “I’ll Be There,” which is now available globally in Dolby Atmos.

 

Following the single “I’ll Be There,” Jin’s highly anticipated first solo album Happy is set to release in Dolby Atmos worldwide on November 15th.

“When I first heard my new music in Dolby Atmos, I was truly amazed by the incredibly vivid and immersive experience. It felt like you are right inside the music,” said Jin. “The theme of this new single and the new album is ‘happiness.’ I wanted ARMY (BTS’ fandom) to fully experience the unique flavors of happiness through each song. Now, with Dolby Atmos, I believe fans around the world will feel the exact emotions that I wanted to share, more deeply.”

“Jin has captivated audiences worldwide through his incredible performances and extraordinary ability to convey emotion through his music,” said Todd Pendleton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dolby Laboratories. “With Dolby Atmos, fans will feel even more connected to Jin as they are drawn into the fun sing-along moments and musical details of ‘I’ll Be There’ and his upcoming album.”

Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by putting listeners inside the song, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music in Dolby Atmos.

Directed by GRAMMY®-nominated music video director and filmmaker Colin Tilley, the campaign’s commercial explores how Dolby Atmos can transform an everyday moment into an extraordinary experience by putting fans right into the heart of the music scenes, where Jin delivers the powerful performances BTS is known for.

The piece is the latest installment of Dolby’s “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign, which celebrates transformative entertainment experiences brought to life by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across music, movies, gaming, and more.

How to Experience Dolby Atmos Music
Consumers around the world can hear and feel the difference of Dolby Atmos Music on popular global and regional streaming services, such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, TIDAL, QQ Music, Melon, and more. Whether you are listening at home, on your mobile device, or in the car, using products from major global brands like Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, and many more, Dolby Atmos unlocks new levels of emotion so that you love music more in Dolby.

About “Love More in Dolby”
Dolby’s “Love More” campaign, aims to spread awareness of the art of what’s possible in Dolby. The campaign celebrates the full potential of Dolby’s latest audio and video innovations, like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, which bring mesmerizing picture and multidimensional sound to your music, movies, shows, games, and sports. The series of short videos will also follow entertainment enthusiasts on a journey of discovery as they experience new depths of emotion and connect deeper to the artists, characters, and stories they love – which is made possible when enjoyed in Dolby.

About Dolby 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. From movies and TV shows to apps, music, sports and games, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people around the world. We collaborate with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

About Jin of BTS
Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’ OST), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST) showcase his warm vocal timbre and power of expression. Released in 2021, “SUPER TUNA” set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves. Jin participated in the songwriting of his first solo single “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022) alongside Coldplay, flaunting his unique charm as a multi-talented musician. Known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin struts his unexpected charms through various content and TV shows. On July 14, 2024, Jin participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea. Jin is set to release his first solo album Happy on November 15.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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Dolby and Jin from BTS Celebrate His New Single “I’ll Be There” in Dolby Atmos

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, is teaming up with Jin of 21st century pop icons BTS in the latest chapter of the “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign. Jin stars in the commercial to celebrate his new single “I’ll Be There,” which is now available globally in Dolby Atmos.

 

Following the single “I’ll Be There,” Jin’s highly anticipated first solo album Happy is set to release in Dolby Atmos worldwide on November 15th.

“When I first heard my new music in Dolby Atmos, I was truly amazed by the incredibly vivid and immersive experience. It felt like you are right inside the music,” said Jin. “The theme of this new single and the new album is ‘happiness.’ I wanted ARMY (BTS’ fandom) to fully experience the unique flavors of happiness through each song. Now, with Dolby Atmos, I believe fans around the world will feel the exact emotions that I wanted to share, more deeply.”

“Jin has captivated audiences worldwide through his incredible performances and extraordinary ability to convey emotion through his music,” said Todd Pendleton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dolby Laboratories. “With Dolby Atmos, fans will feel even more connected to Jin as they are drawn into the fun sing-along moments and musical details of ‘I’ll Be There’ and his upcoming album.”

Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by putting listeners inside the song, revealing every detail of the music with unparalleled clarity and depth. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or being enveloped in a wave of melodies, nothing compares to hearing music in Dolby Atmos.

Directed by GRAMMY®-nominated music video director and filmmaker Colin Tilley, the campaign’s commercial explores how Dolby Atmos can transform an everyday moment into an extraordinary experience by putting fans right into the heart of the music scenes, where Jin delivers the powerful performances BTS is known for.

The piece is the latest installment of Dolby’s “Love More in Dolby” global brand campaign, which celebrates transformative entertainment experiences brought to life by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across music, movies, gaming, and more.

How to Experience Dolby Atmos Music
Consumers around the world can hear and feel the difference of Dolby Atmos Music on popular global and regional streaming services, such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, TIDAL, QQ Music, Melon, and more. Whether you are listening at home, on your mobile device, or in the car, using products from major global brands like Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, and many more, Dolby Atmos unlocks new levels of emotion so that you love music more in Dolby.

About “Love More in Dolby”
Dolby’s “Love More” campaign, aims to spread awareness of the art of what’s possible in Dolby. The campaign celebrates the full potential of Dolby’s latest audio and video innovations, like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, which bring mesmerizing picture and multidimensional sound to your music, movies, shows, games, and sports. The series of short videos will also follow entertainment enthusiasts on a journey of discovery as they experience new depths of emotion and connect deeper to the artists, characters, and stories they love – which is made possible when enjoyed in Dolby.

About Dolby 
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. From movies and TV shows to apps, music, sports and games, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people around the world. We collaborate with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

About Jin of BTS
Jin (Kim, Seok jin) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Jin’s appealing voice and clear tone amplify the emotions delivered through music. His solo records “Awake,” “Epiphany,” and “Moon,” and Original Soundtracks for Korean TV series including “Yours” (‘Jirisan’ OST), “Even If I Die, It’s You” (‘Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth’ OST) showcase his warm vocal timbre and power of expression. Released in 2021, “SUPER TUNA” set a huge dance challenge trend with its cheerful melody and easy dance moves. Jin participated in the songwriting of his first solo single “The Astronaut” (released in October 2022) alongside Coldplay, flaunting his unique charm as a multi-talented musician. Known as “Worldwide Handsome,” Jin struts his unexpected charms through various content and TV shows. On July 14, 2024, Jin participated in the Paris 2024 Olympic Torch Relay as a torchbearer from South Korea. Jin is set to release his first solo album Happy on November 15.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact:
Cairon (Jamie) Armstrong
Dolby Laboratories
Cairon.Armstrong@Dolby.com

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Policy Management Software Market to grow by USD 1.37 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by increased data breaches across industries and AI’s impact on market trends – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is redefining market landscape – The Global Policy Management Software Market  size is estimated to grow by USD 1.37 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  11.74%  during the forecast period. Rise in frequency of data breaches among various industries is driving market growth, with a trend towards integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies in policy management software. However, high implementation and maintenance costs of policy management software  poses a challenge.Key market players include Aptien Labs s.r.o., Azati, ComplianceBridge Corp., ConvergePoint Inc., Damco Group, Duck Creek Technologies LLC, EIS Group Inc., Fadata, Guidewire Software Inc., Hyland Software Inc., Insurity LLC, Majesco, MetricStream Inc., Mitratech Holdings Inc., OneShield, OneTrust LLC, Open Document Management System S.L., Oracle Corp., Pegasystems Inc., QUALEX CORP, Riskonnect Inc., RLDatix Global, SAP SE, SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORP. N.V, Verisk Analytics Inc., and Workiva Inc..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Deployment (On-premises and Cloud based), End-user (Banking and financial services, Insurance, Healthcare, Government, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America)

Region Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Key companies profiled

Aptien Labs s.r.o., Azati, ComplianceBridge Corp., ConvergePoint Inc., Damco Group, Duck Creek Technologies LLC, EIS Group Inc., Fadata, Guidewire Software Inc., Hyland Software Inc., Insurity LLC, Majesco, MetricStream Inc., Mitratech Holdings Inc., OneShield, OneTrust LLC, Open Document Management System S.L., Oracle Corp., Pegasystems Inc., QUALEX CORP, Riskonnect Inc., RLDatix Global, SAP SE, SAPIENS INTERNATIONAL CORP. N.V, Verisk Analytics Inc., and Workiva Inc.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The policy management software market is experiencing significant growth due to the integration of AI and automation technologies. These advancements are revolutionizing the way organizations create, manage, and enforce policies. AI, specifically natural language processing (NLP) algorithms, automate policy creation by analyzing regulatory documentation, industry standards, and best practices. This capability streamlines the policy development lifecycle, ensuring policies are comprehensive, up-to-date, and aligned with regulatory changes. Automation technologies, such as intelligent automation and robotic process automation (RPA), facilitate efficient policy dissemination, tracking, and enforcement. They enable consistent compliance, risk mitigation, and the adaptability of policy management software to dynamic regulatory requirements. AI-powered analytics provide insights into policy adherence, identify trends, and predict potential risks. RPA automates routine tasks, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives. These factors are driving the adoption of policy management software, contributing to market growth. 

The Policy Management Software market is thriving with trends such as centralized policy management, real-time updates, and at-risk management gaining significant traction. Industries like Transportation, Healthcare, Financial Services, Insurance, Information Technology, Energy, and Manufacturing are increasingly adopting policy lifecycle management solutions for compliance and automation. Notifications and escalations, document review, and automated reminders ensure timely policy implementation. Cloud services and on-premise solutions cater to various business needs. Data security and cybersecurity threats are addressed with features like accessibility controls, litigation protection, and document versioning. Automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence streamline processes. IoT and AI enhance policy management for large enterprises, government, and defense. Compliance management, document access controls, and policy status reporting ensure organizational efficiency and risk mitigation. Value-added services offer web and cloud deployment options, while IT infrastructure and subscriber data management ensure security. Policy management software is essential for managing financial risks, employee performance, and IT infrastructure in today’s business landscape. 

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Market Challenges

The cost of implementing and maintaining policy management software has been a significant barrier for many organizations, particularly smaller and mid-sized enterprises. The initial investment for software acquisition and deployment involves substantial upfront expenses, including licensing fees, customization, training, and implementation support. These costs can strain budgets, especially for businesses with limited capital expenditure capabilities. Ongoing maintenance costs also present challenges, with expenses related to software updates, technical support, system integrations, and infrastructure upkeep. The complexity of implementation and customization processes adds to these costs, requiring extensive professional services and consulting support. Moreover, the lack of standardized pricing models and complex licensing structures in the policy management software market can make cost predictability difficult for organizations, adding financial uncertainty to the decision-making process. Costs for policy management software range from USD500 to USD20,000 per year, with enterprise solutions typically being the most expensive. These factors may hinder the growth of the global policy management software market during the forecast period.Policy Management Software: Overcoming Challenges in Business Operations Policy Management Software (PMS) plays a crucial role in managing and enforcing organizational policies across various industries, including Financial Services, Insurance, Information Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, and more. However, implementing PMS comes with several challenges. Cloud-based solutions offer flexibility but raise concerns around data security and cybersecurity threats. Document review, automated reminders, and electronic approval signatures require accessibility, litigation protection, and financial risks management. Document versioning and revision tracking call for standardization, scalability, and education and awareness. IT infrastructure, web and cloud deployment, and security are essential considerations. Financial services, insurance, and government and defense sectors face unique challenges like regulatory compliance, risk control, and digital transformation. Remote employment, mobile availability, and integration difficulties add to the complexity. PMS should offer value-added services, document access controls, policy status reporting, and subscriber data management. Standardization, security, and confidentiality are key concerns. Technical restrictions and employee performance impact the overall efficiency and risk impact of PMS implementation.

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Segment Overview 

This policy management software market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Deployment 1.1 On-premises1.2 Cloud basedEnd-user 2.1 Banking and financial services2.2 Insurance2.3 Healthcare2.4 Government2.5 OthersGeography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 Middle East and Africa3.5 South America

1.1 On-premises-  The Policy Management Software market is a significant sector in business technology. It helps organizations manage and enforce policies effectively. These software solutions streamline policy creation, implementation, and compliance. They provide a centralized platform for policy storage, tracking, and reporting. By automating policy management, businesses can reduce errors, save time, and ensure regulatory compliance. Policy Management Software is an essential tool for organizations seeking to mitigate risks and maintain a strong compliance posture.

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Research Analysis

The Policy Management Software market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing need for centralized policy management solutions across various industries. These solutions enable real-time updates, at-risk management, and policy documentation for sectors such as transportation, healthcare, and finance. Policy lifecycle management is a crucial feature, ensuring notifications and escalations are sent to the appropriate stakeholders for document review and approval. Automated reminders, electronic signatures, document versioning, and revision tracking enhance efficiency and compliance. Accessibility, litigation protection, and financial risk management are essential components, while regulatory compliance, risk control, and digital transformation are key drivers. Cybersecurity, remote employment, and mobile availability are becoming increasingly important in today’s dynamic business environment. Integration difficulties and security issues are challenges that need to be addressed, while standardization is essential for seamless implementation and adoption.

Market Research Overview

The Policy Management Software market encompasses solutions that help organizations centralize, automate, and streamline their policy management processes. These solutions offer real-time updates, at-risk management, and compliance management capabilities to ensure adherence to regulations and industry standards. The market caters to various sectors, including transportation, healthcare, financial services, insurance, information technology, energy, manufacturing, and government and defense, among others. Policy documentation and versioning are essential features, with automated reminders, electronic approval signatures, and document access controls ensuring efficient workflows. Cloud services and on-premise solutions provide deployment flexibility, while data security and cybersecurity threats are key concerns addressed by these solutions. Machine learning and artificial intelligence enable advanced analytics, risk impact assessment, and organizational efficiency improvements. The market also offers value-added services, such as document review, policy status reporting, and IT infrastructure management. However, challenges like integration difficulties, security issues, and standardization requirements persist. The market is evolving with digital transformation initiatives, remote employment, and mobile availability, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. Policy Management Software solutions are essential for large enterprises and organizations in regulated industries to mitigate financial risks, ensure litigation protection, and maintain confidentiality.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

DeploymentOn-premisesCloud BasedEnd-userBanking And Financial ServicesInsuranceHealthcareGovernmentOthersGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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