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FACILITRON EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (OCPS) TO IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Facilitron, a pioneering leader in integrated facilities management and the world’s largest public spaces rental marketplace, is pleased to announce its expanded partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS), the nation’s eighth largest school district serving more than 200,000 students. In June, Facilitron successfully implemented Facilitron Works, its computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), adding to a suite of previously launched products that manage the district’s expanding real estate leasing and rental business and automate building systems such as HVAC and lights. The integrated systems will allow OCPS to more efficiently coordinate operational support services associated with events and enable the maintenance and operations team to more efficiently manage work orders, assets and inventories, and preventive maintenance.

Facilitron’s partnership with OCPS began in 2020 with the implementation of Facilitron S&R, Facilitron’s flagship product that manages facility schedules and the district’s considerable community leasing and rental business. Recognizing the benefits of Facilitron’s unique business model and customizable platform, OCPS then added Facilitron BAS, Facilitron’s building automation system which integrates HVAC schedules and other programmable building systems with the S&R system to automatically turn on and off equipment. In addition to improving efficiency and reducing energy costs, Facilitron BAS increases the accuracy of utilization data by making Facilitron the system-of-record for HVAC requests.

Seeking to further consolidate facility operations into one integrated platform, OCPS moved away from three different management systems to launch Facilitron Works. To minimize work and ensure a smooth transition to the new system, the implementation project required careful planning and collaboration between Facilitron and the district as well as coordinated training of personnel and on-the-fly customized engineering and updates. 

Now, just one month after launch, over 400 workers have been added into three maintenance regions of the expansive 900-square mile district, and thousands of users have created over 15,000 work orders. Technicians, outfitted with the Facilitron Works mobile app, have completed and closed over 4,000 work orders, tracking more than 20,000 labor hours.

“We were very pleased with the Facilitron Works implementation,” says OCPS Facilities Maintenance Director, Chris Solomon. “The in-person support stood out. The Facilitron team was willing to do whatever was needed to meet our needs.” 

In addition to aligned goals for space utilization, maintenance, and energy, OCPS also values Facilitron’s partnership model which provides continuing buildout and training as well as ongoing feature requests, best practices and account support. The model, which uses service fees on rentals to fund the partnership resulting in no impact on school budgets, ensures that school districts like OCPS utilize the Facilitron platform effectively and take full advantage of all the features of its fully integrated platform.

“We’re excited to grow our partnership with OCPS and help them realize the vision for our comprehensive facility management system,” says Facilitron CEO Jeff Benjamin. “As one of the country’s top districts, in both size, influence, and its forward-thinking initiatives, OCPS is demonstrating the power of Facilitron’s unique platform and software partnership and serving as a model of success for other districts to follow.”

About Facilitron:
Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Facilitron is a comprehensive and data-driven facilities management platform and public spaces rental marketplace with a mission to help operators like schools and cities meet community space rental needs more effectively. By integrating work orders, facility use scheduling, and the leasing process of facilities and public/private spaces into one singular system-of-record, Facilitron allows operators to showcase and monetize their spaces, keeping them safe and secure while funding their upkeep, maintenance, and staffing. As the world’s largest public spaces marketplace, with more than 12,000 schools across 31 states and billions of square feet of facility space on its platform, Facilitron has processed and supported millions of community events since its founding in 2014. Beyond simply providing software and marketplace capabilities, Facilitron offers its partners valuable business and financial services and serves as an advisory partner to train and support administrators, developing customized facility management programs and generating millions of dollars in additional revenue for schools and other public space operators while better serving community needs.

For more information about Facilitron and its services, please visit www.facilitron.com.

Contact: Mercer Brockenbrough
(706) 540-6258
mercer@facilitron.com

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CSharpCorner Announces 2025 Industry-Leading Conference Lineup to Drive Education and Innovation in Software Development

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NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CSharpCorner, the world’s premier developer community, is excited to announce its 2025 lineup of industry-leading conferences, addressing the growing demand for events that drive education, networking, and innovation in all areas of software development, including Web3 and AI. These conferences, attended by hundreds of thousands annually, continue to provide valuable opportunities for developers to Learn, Earn, and Grow.

CSharpCorner’s 2025 calendar offers a dynamic mix of virtual and in-person events, providing cutting-edge content, career growth opportunities, and networking with industry experts to support a thriving developer ecosystem.

2025 Conference Lineup:

March: .NET Virtual Conference. A premier event showcasing the latest advancements in .NET technologies, tools, and frameworks to help developers stay at the forefront of innovation.May: Modern Database Conference. Focused on modern database systems, this conference covers trends, solutions, and best practices for efficiently managing data.June: Code Quality Conference. Dedicated to improving software quality, the event explores techniques, tools, and methodologies to write cleaner, more efficient, and maintainable code.July: Cloud Summit. A comprehensive summit covering the major cloud platforms—Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud—helping developers build, scale, and deploy cloud-based solutions.August: Software Architecture Conference – A deep dive into the principles, strategies, and best practices of software architecture, empowering developers to design scalable and robust systems.October: Action AI Conference & BCrypt Conference. The Action AI Conference highlights the latest breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence, while the BCrypt Conference focuses on Web3 technologies, blockchain, and decentralized solutions.November: Frontend Days – Angular, React, Vue, and Blazor. A must-attend event for frontend developers to explore trends, frameworks, and tools in building dynamic and engaging user interfaces.December: Growth Mindset Conference. Designed to inspire and motivate, this event focuses on personal and professional development to help developers thrive in their careers and embrace a growth mindset.

“At CSharp, our mission is to empower developers by offering platforms where they can access cutting-edge content, connect with like-minded professionals, and advance their careers,” said Mahesh Chand, founder & CEO of CSharpCorner. “Our 2025 conferences are designed to meet the evolving needs of the developer community, driving innovation in areas like Web3, AI, cloud computing, and software architecture.”

CSharpCorner plays a pivotal role in supporting developers worldwide, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing technology landscape.

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Nest Partners with Dinari to Deliver Real World Yield Through First Tokenized Blackstone ETF on Plume

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NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nest, the flagship RWA staking protocol exclusive to Plume Network, today announced the first tokenized Blackstone ETF vault through its partnership with Dinari. Nest’s new permissionless vault features the Blackstone Senior Loan ETF, and will deliver real world yields to DeFi users once the vault is launched on Plume mainnet. This announcement marks a significant expansion of Dinari’s long-term partnership with Plume, as the established tokenization platform brings institutional-grade assets into the rapidly growing Plume ecosystem.

The first tokenized Blackstone ETF on Plume Network joins Nest’s suite of yield-generating solutions, which includes the Treasuries Vault for professional firms and the High Yield Vault for growth-focused strategies.

“By launching this first-ever tokenized Blackstone ETF vault, we’re creating new opportunities for users to access institutional yields,” said Teddy Pornprinya, Co-founder at Plume. “Our partnership with Dinari transforms traditionally exclusive products into accessible opportunities through permissionless infrastructure.”

Through this latest vault, users who stake stablecoins into a vault on Nest receive yield tokens that appreciate in value as SRLN.d, Dinari’s tokenized version of the SPDR Blackstone Senior Loan ETF, generates returns. The ETF provides strong downside protection through floating rate yields indexed to SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate).

The vault benefits from SRLN.d’s key features: competitive yields with automatic dividend accrual and reinvestment, full backing by the underlying Blackstone ETF, and guaranteed 1:1 USDC redemption. Blackstone oversees the management of the underlying assets, while Alpaca Securities provides brokerage services for asset transactions.

The floating rate structure provides natural protection against interest rate fluctuations. Blackstone’s ETF is included in a variety of vaults on Nest, where it provides the base level stability and yield. It’s paired with liquidity from yield-bearing stablecoin protocols Mountain and M^0, serving both retail users and liquidity providers.

Nest’s infrastructure has been secured by multiple firms. The protocol’s smart contracts have been audited by SlowMist, while Trail of Bits and Zellic have audited the broader protocol infrastructure. All Nest vaults, including this latest offering, are assessed by institutional risk manager Cicada Partners.

The integration of Dinari’s Blackstone ETF products marks only the beginning of a longstanding collaboration between Nest and Dinari. Future plans include deeper integration through shared global neobank initiatives and expanded access to highly liquid, yield-bearing assets, all powered by Plume’s infrastructure.

This growing partnership will continue to bring institutional-grade investment opportunities to Plume’s expanding ecosystem of protocols and users.

About Nest
Nest is a flagship staking protocol for users to earn RWA yield on their stablecoins. Designed to be a precisionless way for global users to deposit into vaults, the protocol lets fund managers, issuers, and RWA protocols create their own structured offerings. Audited by Trail of Bits and Zellic, Nest leverages Plume’s unique infrastructure to let its global user base participate in traditionally limited asset classes. For more information, visit https://nest.credit and https://x.com/NestCredit

About Dinari
Dinari is at the forefront of delivering innovative digital economy solutions, empowering individuals and organizations alike. With a steadfast commitment to transparency and accessibility, Dinari specializes in blockchain-based offerings, including the pioneering Dinari Securities-Backed Tokens (dShares), ensuring direct exposure to globally esteemed assets with unequivocal 1:1 backing. For more information, visit https://dinari.com

About Plume Network
Plume is the first fully integrated L1 modular blockchain focused on RWAfi, offering a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real-world assets. With 180+ projects on its private devnet, Plume provides an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, simplifying asset onboarding and enabling seamless DeFi integration for RWAs. For more information, visit https://plumenetwork.xyz

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Strictly Money Launches Crowdcube Campaign, Inviting European Investors to Fuel its Growth Journey

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LONDON, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Strictly Money Ltd, the London-based fintech, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to invite European investors to fuel its next phase of growth. Crowdcube, Europe’s largest private market investment platform, has powered success stories like Revolut, Qonto, and Monzo. Regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Crowdcube provides a trusted and innovative platform for investors to participate in transformative ventures.

Strictly Money’s primary objective with this campaign is to accelerate its growth, fuel product development, and expand its shareholder base. The funding will enable Strictly Money to launch its payment card and banking app in early 2025 and to strengthen its market presence in Scandinavia, the UK, and Ireland. The company plans to introduce hedge fund returns products, broadening investment options for consumers by the end of 2025.

Discover how you can be part of Strictly Money’s growth journey by visiting our Crowdcube campaign at https://crowdcube.getstrictlymoney.com.

Will Povey, CEO and Co-Founder of Strictly Money, said: “At Strictly Money, our vision is to empower everyday investors with access to wealth-building tools and opportunities that were previously reserved for high-net-worth individuals. With this crowdfunding campaign, we aim to bring together a diverse community of investors who share our passion for financial innovation and inclusivity. This funding will not only help us launch our innovative debit card and app but also drive the development of new products that deliver real value to our users.”

About Strictly Money:

Strictly Money is a UK-based financial technology company set to launch a debit card and a cutting-edge banking app in early 2025. The company aims to democratize access to high-performing hedge fund returns, providing innovative investment strategies and financial solutions tailored to investors, savers, and entrepreneurs. Strictly Money’s mission is to open up premium investment opportunities traditionally limited to high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). For more information, visit https://strictly-money.com.

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Mary Prendergast
Email: ir@getstrictlymoney.com 

Important Notice: 

Investing in startups and early-stage businesses involves risks, including illiquidity, lack of dividends, loss of investment and dilution. It should be done only as part of a diversified portfolio. Crowdcube is targeted exclusively at investors who are sufficiently sophisticated to understand these risks and make their own investment decisions. Please read the full Risk Warning on Crowdcube’s website before deciding to invest.

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