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BrokerTech Ventures Announces 2025 Accelerator Cohort and BrokerTech Connect: Chicago — a New, Exclusive and Hyper Focused Insurtech Event

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DES MOINES, Iowa, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), the industry’s first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program, has selected the following nine insurtech startups to take part in its highly intentional accelerator curriculum.

Adaptional – The fully automated back office for insurance brokerages with manual data and operations processes.Eventual Treasury – Brokers’ revenue operations tool using carrier statement processing, revenue auto-reconciliation, recovery and intelligence.Fulcrum – Secure AI-powered products for insurance brokerages.FurtherAI – Building AI assistants to automate repetitive insurance workflows, boosting efficiency and reducing costs for insurance firms.LightDoc – The fastest way to compare and verify insurance policies.RiskAdvisor – Streamlining workflows, boosting client engagement, and driving revenue by simplifying data use and guiding impactful conversations.SquareRisk, Inc. – A one-stop shop for retail brokers to discover, quote, and bind specialty MGA products.Stitch Studio – Enabling insurers, brokers, and agencies to embed AI agents into their workflows while maintaining full control of their data.When – A trusted partner that reduces high-cost claims for employers while providing tools and support to former employees during a job transition.

“We are thrilled, that in our 6th year of the BTV Accelerator, we continue to see some of the most forward-thinking insurtechs in the industry,” said John Jackovin, executive director of the BTV Accelerator. “This year’s cohort brings a unique mix of talent, perspectives, and solutions that we believe will enable our partners to identify risks sooner and drive down costs faster.”

The accelerator cohort kicks off April 9 and 10, 2025, with BTV Mania held in Des Moines, Iowa. During the program, the startups will meet with all of BTV’s owners and partners to discuss partnerships designed to advance their offering and accelerate their progress. Additionally, they receive $50,000 in seed funding and gain immediate access to BTV’s multi-billion-dollar distribution platform to deploy the technologies.

On top of this news, BTV is excited to announce a new industry conference – BrokerTech Connect: Chicago in August, 2025. BrokerTech Connect: Chicago is an exclusive, invitation only conference built by insurance innovators for insurance innovators in the broker, carrier and wholesaler space. The conference is designed to bring together an extremely niche audience comprised of the biggest decision-makers in the industry to identify the future of insurtech innovation.

“BrokerTech Connect: Chicago represents the next evolution of our commitment to driving meaningful innovation in insurance,” said Dan Keough, co-CEO of BTV and Chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy. “By standing up our own event, we’re creating a space specifically designed for brokers, carriers and insurtechs to connect, collaborate, and move ideas from theory to action. Chicago is a hub for insurance and technology, making it the perfect setting for a conference that prioritizes actionable insights, real-world solutions, and the future of our industry.”

About BrokerTech Ventures
Based in the insurance nucleus of Des Moines, Iowa, BrokerTech Ventures (BTV) is the first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program focused on delivering innovation to the insurance broker industry. Founded in 2019, BTV provides a venue for the best minds in insurance and technology to collaborate and bring to market leading-edge ideas and solutions. BTV invests in the research and testing for each of the chosen startups, provides access to veteran industry mentors, and helps scale the technology to market through broker distribution channels. Learn more at www.brokertechventures.com, or follow us on Twitter (@BrokerTechVen), LinkedIn, or Facebook.

Contact: Emily Schultz
emily@brokertechventures.com

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Travelgate and Mize Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch SmartRate Integration, Boosting Booking Profitability for Global Partners

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MALLORCA, Spain and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the heels of ConX 2025, Travelgate’s flagship industry event kicking off next week, Travelgate, the leading Connectivity Marketplace in the travel industry, and Mize, the global leader in fintech-based travel products, are excited to announce a strategic alliance.

 

 

This collaboration brings Mize’s innovative SmartRate product to Travelgate’s extensive global network of travel partners. SmartRate maximizes margins at the booking moment by automatically securing the best available rate and transforming booking flow disruptions into profit, all without manual intervention.

This marks a significant step forward in Travelgate’s commitment to delivering value-added tools to both Buyers and Sellers on its platform. The implementation of SmartRate will enable Travelgate’s clients to maximize their margins, recover from connectivity disruptions, and secure the lowest-cost bookings in real time, all while maintaining a seamless user experience.

Optimizing Margins in Real Time

SmartRate seamlessly integrates into the booking process to automatically scan and apply the lowest available rate across the travel seller’s own inventory and Mize’s extensive Partners Network. This allows Travelgate-connected partners to unlock new revenue opportunities by:

Recovering errored bookings through smart reprocessing
Maximizing profit margins with intelligent rate scanning at the booking moment
Enhancing booking reliability through improved search performance and distribution rules
Leveraging Mize’s advanced room mapping and external source integration for expanded inventory access

“This partnership brings together the strengths of two platforms built on innovation and efficiency,” said Dor Krubiner, CEO at Mize. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Travelgate to offer their partners a tool that not only improves operational resilience but also drives profitability with every booking.”

Reinforcing Travelgate’s Mission of Seamless Connectivity

Travelgate is trusted by hundreds of leading brands in the travel industry including Expedia, Agoda, Hotelbeds, and British Airways Holidays. By integrating SmartRate, Travelgate continues to expand its offerings to help partners simplify operations, accelerate time-to-market, and maximize performance across their connections.

“Our platform was built to remove complexity and open up opportunity,” said Pedro Camara, CEO at Travelgate. “SmartRate fits perfectly with that vision, it’s a natural addition that empowers our clients to get more out of every booking.”

Mize at ConX 2025

Mize will be sponsoring this year’s AfterX 2025, Travelgate’s annual event that brings together key players from across the travel industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore SmartRate in action, meet the Mize team, and discover how this powerful integration can transform booking profitability and operational resilience across platforms.

As part of the event, Mize CEO Dor Krubiner will be featured as a speaker on one of the top keynote panels: The New Wave of Growth Strategies in B2B Travel, sharing insights on innovation, automation, and the future of travel tech.

About Travelgate

Travelgate, part of Travelsoft Group, is a next-generation Connectivity Marketplace that enables travel agencies, OTAs, Bedbanks, DMCs, and tour operators to connect seamlessly through one single API. Buyers gain real-time access to a broad range of Sellers with one integration, while Sellers benefit from exposure to a vast global distribution network.

Through tools like the Travelgate APP, users can manage connections, monitor performance, generate smart reports, and get instant support—all in one centralized, intuitive platform.

For more information, visit https://www.travelgate.com.

About Mize

Mize is a global leader in fintech-based solutions, offering AI-driven tools that create extra profit for the hotel booking industry through its fully automated proprietary technology and has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for its partners across its suite of products. With a clear focus on innovation and customer success, Mize serves over 250 clients worldwide, helping them optimize performance and achieve their goals.

For more information, visit https://mize.tech.

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Ishan Technologies selects AMD to Power Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure

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 Supporting India’s digital infrastructure push with secure, scalable computing for HPC and AI workloads

MUMBAI, India, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ishan Technologies, a leading ICT and digital connectivity platform, has chosen AMD to power its Tier-3 Mumbai Data Center with 4th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. This collaboration strengthens India’s cloud and AI-ready infrastructure, delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions. By integrating cutting-edge AMD EPYC processors, Ishan Cloud empowers enterprises across BFSI, ITeS, and manufacturing industries, as well as GCCs and government organizations, to meet India’s data localization requirements and drive AI-led digital transformation.

As cloud adoption accelerates, enterprises increasingly require resilient and compliant digital infrastructure capable of supporting mission-critical applications, AI-driven workloads, and edge computing. Ishan DC 1 integrates high-density computing and energy-efficient architecture, ensuring superior performance, reduced operational costs, and adherence to regulatory requirements. It is engineered to support workloads spanning artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and low-latency use cases crucial to enterprise digital transformation.

Powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors, Ishan Cloud delivers scalable, energy-efficient computing for data-intensive workloads. The high core density and performance efficiency of these processors enable seamless execution of AI, real-time analytics, and high-frequency financial transactions. By optimizing performance per watt, Ishan Cloud ensures lower operational costs while maintaining high throughput and reliability. This makes it an ideal choice for enterprises looking to enhance computing performance without compromising on efficiency or compliance.

Mr. Pinkesh Kotecha, CMD, Ishan Technologies, said, “Cloud infrastructure is at the core of India’s digital transformation, and enterprises today demand more than just scalability – they need security, compliance, and high-performance compute. Through our collaboration with AMD, Ishan Cloud delivers cutting-edge cloud solutions that enhance efficiency while meeting India’s data sovereignty requirements.”

Vinay Sinha, Corporate Vice President, AMD India, added, “AMD is powering the future of cloud infrastructure in India with high-performance, energy-efficient computing. Our 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors equip Ishan Cloud with the scalability and security features needed for AI, analytics, and mission-critical workloads. As India accelerates its digital transformation, our leadership in high-performance computing is enabling data centers like Ishan’s to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud solutions – supporting enterprises in building AI-driven, compliant, and high-performance ecosystems.”

With rising cloud adoption across regulated industries, Ishan Cloud differentiates itself by offering:

Cloud-enabled SD-WAN & SASE for secure, seamless connectivityNOC & SOC as a Service for real-time monitoring and threat detectionSupport for edge applications to power AI-driven and low-latency workloads

As India strengthens its focus on data localization and AI-driven innovation, Ishan Cloud is empowering businesses with greater control, security, and efficiency, supporting the nation’s rapid digital and economic growth.

About Ishan Technologies

Ishan Technologies is a leading ICT and digital connectivity platform with a Pan-India presence, delivering cloud, network, cybersecurity, and communication solutions. With 100+ offices and 500+ edge and PoP locations, it provides secure and scalable digital infrastructure to enterprises, BFSI, ITES, and government organizations. With over 20 years in system integration and ISP solutions, Ishan is CMMI Level 3 appraised by KPMG for quality and assurance, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in service delivery.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, EPYC, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

 

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New initiative delivers CPR education through ADP Mobile Solutions app to build Nation of Lifesavers™

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ADP supports American Heart Association goal to prepare more workers to respond to cardiac emergencies

DALLAS and ROSELAND, N.J., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With more than 10,000 cardiac arrests occurring annually in U.S. workplaces1, ADP, a global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, is supporting the American Heart Association to expand CPR education across the workforce. By integrating information about Hands-Only CPR training into the ADP Mobile Solutions app, the organizations are helping millions of employees nationwide be ready to act in an emergency.

 

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere — and immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. Yet according to the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health of all, seven in 10 Americans say they feel powerless to act during a cardiac emergency2. Through this initiative, ADP, which pays one in six workers in the United States, is empowering its clients and associates with lifesaving education at scale.

“Increasing access to modern, accessible CPR education is critical to saving more lives from cardiac arrest,” said Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association. “Through Nation of Lifesavers, we aim to double the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest by 2030. With this support from ADP, we can bring lifesaving skills directly to the fingertips of millions of workers.”

The program, which is optional to clients, offers ADP Mobile Solutions users a simple two-step learning opportunity: watch a 60-second Hands-Only CPR video, then complete a four-question assessment. After completing the assessment, users receive a digital Nation of Lifesavers badge to recognize their commitment to helping save lives. Since piloting this feature in ADP Mobile Solutions in Fall 2024, more than 160,000 users have already engaged in the Hands-Only CPR mobile education, with the potential to reach the app’s 14 million active monthly users, as the availability expands.

“Every decision we make is centered on helping people thrive at work and in life,” said Maria Black, president and CEO of ADP. “Through technology and human-centered innovation, we are proud to support the work of the American Heart Association in building a stronger chain of survival across the workplace.”

In addition to the mobile learning, ADP is hosting in-person Hands-Only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training sessions at 18 of its office locations nationwide. The company aims to educate its associates on Hands-Only CPR and AED use through over 100 sessions in 2025 and early 2026. ADP’s commitment to cardiac health extends beyond the office. For the past four years, ADP associates have also participated in American Heart Association Heart Walk events across the country to raise awareness and funds for heart health.

Hands-Only CPR, which involves chest compressions without rescue breaths, is effective for teens and adults who experience sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate action — including the use of an AED when available — can dramatically increase the chance of survival.3  However, only half of workers can locate an AED at their workplace today, according to the Association.

To learn more about how you can become part of the Nation of Lifesavers and help build a world where everyone is prepared to save a life, visit heart.org/nation.

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About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com.

About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, on Facebook and X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

1 American Heart Association AED Fact Sheet
2 2024 CPR Perceptions Survey, conducted for the American Heart Association. Available upon request.
3 Panchal AR, Bartos JA, Cabañas JG, Donnino MW, Drennan IR, Hirsch KG, Kudenchuk PJ, Kurz MC, Lavonas EJ, Morley PT, O’Neil BJ, Peberdy MA, Rittenberger JC, Rodriguez AJ, Sawyer KN, Berg KM; on behalf of the Adult Basic and Advanced Life Support Writing Group. Part 3: adult basic and advanced life support: 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation. 2020;142(suppl 2):S366–S468. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000916

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