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Syngenta collaborates with Ginkgo Bioworks to enable faster launch of innovative biologicals

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Syngenta will leverage Ginkgo’s Ag Biologicals capabilities to optimize secondary metabolite production for a pioneering biological solution

BASEL, Switzerland and BOSTON, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a new collaboration aimed at accelerating the launch of a new biological solution. The two companies have previously collaborated on next-generation seed technology.

Through this new collaboration, Ginkgo plans to develop and optimize a microbial strain that can meet the productivity targets of a secondary metabolite from the Syngenta Biologicals pipeline. This molecule is earmarked by Syngenta as a pioneering biological solution. Successful cost-effective and large-scale production of this targeted metabolite would significantly expedite Syngenta’s go-to-market timeline for its latest biological solution.

To achieve this, Ginkgo will use its Ag Biologicals capabilities to calculate theoretical performance and guide rational strain engineering strategies to develop a microbial strain that is robust enough to meet Syngenta’s goals. Ginkgo will leverage its biological knowledge and machine learning capabilities to develop insights from multiple complex data sources and apply this toward diagnosing strain performance limitations, as well as biological feature discovery.

Camilla Corsi, Global Head of Research at Syngenta Crop Protection: “Biologicals are increasingly important in addressing the need for efficient and sustainable agricultural solutions worldwide. At Syngenta, we are committed to providing farmers with greater complementary product and technology choices that promote sustainable agricultural practices. We are excited to work with Ginkgo, and are confident that their distinctive capabilities will enable us to achieve our productivity goals for our targeted molecule, expediting our time to market.”

Magalie Guilhabert, Head of Ag Biologicals, Ginkgo Bioworks: “We are so excited to expand our relationship with Syngenta. We’ve built a successful relationship from our work together on plant traits and now look forward to doing the same with ag biologicals. Ginkgo is proud to put our excellent assets and experience against some of our customer’s toughest challenges. We’ll work to achieve productivity levels to realize commercial viability for Syngenta’s innovative ag biologicals product launch.”

About Ginkgo Bioworks

Ginkgo Bioworks is the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to pharmaceuticals to industrial and specialty chemicals. Ginkgo Biosecurity is building and deploying the next-generation infrastructure and technologies that global leaders need to predict, detect, and respond to a wide variety of biological threats. For more information, visit ginkgobioworks.com and ginkgobiosecurity.com, read our blog, or follow us on social media channels such as X (@Ginkgo and @Ginkgo_Biosec), Instagram (@GinkgoBioworks), Threads (@GinkgoBioworks), or LinkedIn.

To learn more about Ginkgo’s Ag Biologicals capabilities, please visit https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/offerings/ag-biologicals-discovery-development/#production-strain-engineering.

GINKGO BIOWORKS INVESTOR CONTACT:
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GINKGO BIOWORKS MEDIA CONTACT:
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About Syngenta
Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 18,300 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group. Follow us on X (@Syngenta, @SyngentaUS), and on LinkedIn

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Forward-Looking Statements of Ginkgo Bioworks

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the capabilities and potential success of the partnership and Ginkgo’s cell programming platform. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “can,” “project,” “potential,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) volatility in the price of Ginkgo’s securities due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which Ginkgo operates and plans to operate, variations in performance across competitors, and changes in laws and regulations affecting Ginkgo’s business, (ii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and to identify and realize additional business opportunities, (iii) the risk of downturns in demand for products using synthetic biology, (iv) the uncertainty regarding the demand for passive monitoring programs and biosecurity services, (v) changes to the biosecurity industry, including due to advancements in technology, emerging competition and evolution in industry demands, standards and regulations, (vi) the outcome of any pending or potential legal proceedings against Ginkgo, (vii) our ability to realize the expected benefits from and the success of our Foundry platform programs, (viii) our ability to successfully develop engineered cells, bioprocesses, data packages or other deliverables, and (ix) the product development or commercialization success of our customers. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Ginkgo’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 9, 2024 and other documents filed by Ginkgo from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Ginkgo assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Ginkgo does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

Syngenta’s Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain forward-looking statements, which can be identified by terminology such as ‘expect’, ‘would’, ‘will’, ‘potential’, ‘plans’, ‘prospects’, ‘estimated’, ‘aiming’, ‘on track’ and similar expressions. Such statements may be subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from these statements. For Syngenta, such risks and uncertainties include risks relating to legal proceedings, regulatory approvals, new product development, increasing competition, customer credit risk, general economic and market conditions, compliance and remediation, intellectual property rights, implementation of organizational changes, impairment of intangible assets, consumer perceptions of genetically modified crops and organisms or crop protection chemicals, climatic variations, fluctuations in exchange rates and/or commodity prices, single source supply arrangements, political uncertainty, natural disasters, and breaches of data security or other disruptions of information technology. Syngenta assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors.

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Uploadcare Unveils New File Uploading Widget, Uploadcare File Uploader v1

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Uploadcare’s Latest Innovation Offers Developers a Seamless, Secure and Scalable Solution for Integrating File Uploads Into Any Project

BOSTON, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Uploadcare, a leading file management platform and content delivery network, announced the launch of Uploadcare File Uploader v1. Designed to meet the needs of developers building websites and SaaS applications with modern web tools, the file uploading widget provides an efficient and reliable way to integrate scalable and secure file uploads into any project.

“At Uploadcare, we understand that developers need a turnkey file-uploading solution to focus on what matters most: building great products,” said Igor Debatur, CEO of Uploadcare.

Uploadcare File Uploader sets itself apart with a range of key benefits to streamline the development process and enhance the end-user experience:

Easy Integration & Hassle-Free Maintenance: Quickly integrate into any tech stack with the plug-and-play solution that provides code snippets and instructions and ensures stable uploads without ongoing maintenance.Robust Security: Automatically detect inappropriate content and infected files, upholding regulatory compliance and brand integrity. Prevent unauthorized file uploads with signed uploads.Multiple Upload Sources: Support file uploads from up to 14 sources, including popular platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, Instagram, and more.Built-in Image Editor: Empower users to edit images before upload, including options like cropping, resizing and applying filters.Advanced Accessibility: Maximize customer reach by adopting the interface with out-of-the-box A11Y accessibility options.

“At Uploadcare, we understand that developers need a turnkey file-uploading solution to focus on what matters most: building great products,” said Igor Debatur, CEO of Uploadcare. “Our new file uploader not only speeds up time-to-market but also eliminates the headaches associated with maintaining and securing file uploads, allowing developers to concentrate on their core product.”

To learn more about the latest features of the Uploadcare File Uploader, register for a live webinar on Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. EDT / 5 p.m. CET. Attendees can view a live demonstration, have their questions answered and will automatically be entered in a raffle for a Keychron Q3 Max mechanical keyboard.

For an Uploadcare File Uploader 14-day free trial, visit uploadcare.com/uploader1. To learn about Uploadcare’s offerings, visit uploadcare.com.

About Uploadcare

Uploadcare is a leading file management platform and content delivery network, enabling developers around the world to upload, manage, process, render, optimize and deliver digital content for applications and websites via a powerful suite of APIs. The developer-oriented platform was founded in 2011 by tech enthusiasts experienced in web development and image processing that encountered problems with uploading and file management, who decided to create an all-in-one solution that worked at scale. 13 years later, Uploadcare has grown rapidly, garnering clients like PandaDoc, Buffer, UserTesting, Zapier and more. To learn more about Uploadcare, visit uploadcare.com.

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Lilly Carrion, Uploadcare, 1 9546008860, lilly@palmerpublic.com, https://uploadcare.com/

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Washington Tech Workforce Coalition Forms to Meet the Need for Diverse, Highly Skilled Candidates for In-Demand Tech Jobs

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Industry leaders, educators and community organizations invited to join this important initiative 

SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Washington Tech Workforce Coalition (WTWC) proudly announces its launch, marking a significant step toward addressing the growing demand for technology roles across multiple industries. The Coalition will hold its first convening on Oct. 29, 2024 from 2-7pm at the AWS Skills Center in Seattle.  

The Coalition focuses on creating opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations while fostering a collaborative space where industry leaders, educators, training partners, community partners, and government agencies work together to meet workforce demands and facilitate job placements. The Coalition’s new website, watechcoalition.org, is the hub of this network where partners can join the Coalition, sign up for committees, read updates, find best practices and track outcomes.  

Vision
The Washington Tech Workforce Coalition envisions an enduring ecosystem designed to bridge workforce gaps and advance workers’ skills in Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT & Cloud Computing, and Software Development. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Developing a talent pipeline responsive to industry needs.Closing the skills gap by creating technical and professional skills development programs.Connecting high-quality candidates with internships and full-time jobs to meet employer needs.Building relationships and credibility with workforce system stakeholders.

The Coalition is supported by industry experts AWS and Accenture, led by Computing for All, in collaboration with the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), and committed employers throughout Washington State. These members form the core of the Industry Advisory Committee. 

Coalition Partners
The Washington Tech Workforce Coalition includes a network of fourteen placement providers and subrecipients that will help launch 1,000 careers in technology roles by October 2025.  

Placement Providers will offer various services, including community and employer engagement, candidate training, support, and job placement. Placement Providers include Ada Developers Academy, CodeDay, Per Scholas, PNW Cyber Challenge Games, Riipen and North Seattle College, Saint Martin’s University (Washington Vets2Tech), and Year Up. 

These placement providers join the Coalition’s subrecipients (below) involved in strategic efforts to develop outreach and alignment with underserved communities, education, and employers.  Subrecipients include Career Connect Southwest STEM Regional Network, Center of Excellence for Information & Computing Technology (COEICT), Evergreen Goodwill, King Pierce Regional Network / Washington Alliance for Better Schools (WABS), North Central Regional Network, Seattle Jobs Initiative (SJI), and Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA).  

Collectively, these grant partners build and expand training programs and job placement pipelines across the state. 

Structure
Initial funding for the Coalition is from the US Department of Commerce Good Jobs Challenge grant.  Implementation is through the Washington Jobs Initiative managed by Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Computing for All, a 501(c)(3) technology education nonprofit organization manages the Coalition, building alignment among community, education, and industry partners to align training and job opportunities while uniting and lifting our local economies.   
The launch of the Coalition underscores all the members’ dedication to leveraging resources, applying best practices, and fostering a shared vision for talent development in technology.  

For more information on the Coalition and to learn how to get involved, visit watechcoalition.org

CONTACT: press@watechcoalition.org

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WCG Improves Clinical Trial Adjudication with Enhanced AIMS Solution

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PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WCG, the global leader in providing solutions that measurably improve and accelerate clinical research, is excited to announce the latest advancement in the WCG ClinSphere™ platform with the addition of an interactive adjudication model in its Adjudication Information Management System (AIMS®) solution. Specifically designed to simplify and streamline the adjudication process for clinical trials, AIMS improves efficiency, compliance, and data accuracy.

The new interactive adjudication model feature allows adjudication committee members to review all relevant clinical data for a subject within a single interactive screen, making review of lengthy subject data listings a thing of the past. Initially developed for use for adjudication within complex multiple myeloma trials, this application is now optimized for use across any therapeutic area and trial design. It is poised to become the new industry standard for clinical trial adjudication, addressing the growing complexity and volume of trials requiring expert adjudication.

“We are thrilled to offer a solution that not only improves operational efficiency but also ensures accuracy and compliance for clinical trial adjudication,” said Mark McDonald, president, Review Solutions at WCG. “AIMS empowers clinical teams to navigate the adjudication process with ease, allowing for faster decision-making and better trial outcomes.”

Key Features of the Enhancements to WCG’s AIMS Solution:

Interactive Data Review (IDR): A new user interface providing an interactive and intuitive view of clinical trial data across a subject, including automatic data change flags, resulting in increased clarity for adjudicators.

Multi-Record Per Case Adjudication: Review multiple records or data points simultaneously to streamline decision-making and reduce human error.

Real-Time Reporting and Insights: Access real-time reports, ensuring up-to-date adjudication oversight and informed decision-making.

21 CFR Part 11 Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance with a comprehensive audit trail and built-in validation.

Built-In DICOM Imaging Viewer & Redaction Tools: Facilitate secure and efficient review of medical images and sensitive trial data.

“We recognize the unique challenges sponsors face to meet the adjudication needs of increasingly complex clinical trials,” added McDonald. “AIMS enhances not only the quality of adjudication but also the satisfaction of all stakeholders involved in the trial process.”

To learn more about AIMS, visit https://www.wcgclinical.com/technologies/aims/.

About WCG

WCG is a global leader of solutions that measurably improve and accelerate clinical research. Biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, contract research organizations (CROs), research institutions, and sites partner with us for our unmatched expertise, data intelligence, and purpose-built technology to make informed decisions and optimize study outcomes, while maintaining the highest standards of human participant protection. WCG raises the bar by pioneering new concepts, reimagining processes, fostering compliance and safety, and empowering those who perform clinical trials to accelerate the delivery of medical therapies and devices that improve lives. For more information, please visit wcgclinical.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X @WCGClinical.

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