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Patrick Merfert Joins Alcatraz AI as Vice President of Marketing to Reinforce Market Strategy Efforts Amidst Projected 2025 Industry Growth

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Former IDEMIA and Prove Identity executive will lead the company’s marketing efforts to shape and execute the company’s overall marketing strategy, with a key focus on product marketing and demand generation

CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Alcatraz AI, a global provider of frictionless, AI-powered biometric access control solutions revolutionizing security through facial authentication, announced today the appointment of Patrick Merfert as the company’s next Vice President (VP) of Marketing. With over 15 years of experience as a technology startup marketing leader, venture capital investor, and strategy consultant, Merfert contributes a vast wealth of identity and security-based technology marketing knowledge to Alcatraz AI’s leadership team as the company positions itself at the forefront of the rapidly growing market. His expertise in digital identity and its transcension towards a digital-first approach aligns with Alcatraz AI’s commitment to delivering secure, frictionless, and privacy-preserving biometric authentication solutions.

Merfert is a growth and execution-focused technology startup marketing leader who has operated across the full lifecycle of VC-funded startups, helping tech companies go-to-market, differentiate, and accelerate revenues. Having worked across several startups from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, Merfert has garnered years of experience in demand generation, product marketing, and brand identity which allow him to thrive in dynamic environments and strategize effective marketing approaches.

Merfert holds both an MBA and BBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, respectively. As an undergraduate, Merfert gained early exposure to technology startups, which ignited a passion for working in tight-knit, dynamic environments. Pre-MBA, he spent his early career working as a venture capital associate, serving as an investor and advisor to early-stage healthcare and technology startups. During his time as a management consultant, Merfert played key roles in executive-level strategy and operational engagements for Fortune 500 companies across various industries and contributed to business development pursuits. Merfert later took on a marketing leadership role at Airside, where he was introduced to the identity and security space and experienced the power of digital identity authentication and access control first-hand.

Merfert joins Alcatraz AI most recently from Prove Identity, where he served as Vice President of Product Marketing. There, he led the product marketing team in positioning the global product portfolio, launching new products, enabling sales, and helping scale the company’s annual recurring revenue beyond $100M and a $1B+ valuation. He also played a pivotal role in developing the go-to-market framework to drive scalability and refining company and product messaging, earning the company multiple analyst awards.

At Alcatraz AI, Merfert will direct and oversee the company’s marketing team, designing, implementing, and monitoring effective marketing strategies that align with the company’s business goals and drive overall revenue growth, market awareness, and competitive differentiation. Merfert will be an integral in promoting product adoption, enhancing brand presence, and ensuring the company’s product offerings are both innovative and aligned with market demands.

“The access control market is growing at a rapid pace, and Alcatraz AI is adapting to this growth by expanding our leadership team with strategic hires,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. “We are thrilled to welcome Patrick as our new VP of Marketing. His impressive background in technology startups and deep industry marketing experience will be a driving force in helping us achieve our goal to further scale in the growing security space and continue to expand our roster of large enterprise customers.”

“I’m energized to be joining Alcatraz AI’s dynamic leadership team. I look forward to shaping the marketing strategy, and leading a cross-functional team to drive growth as the company rides the wave of rapid market expansion,” said Merfert. “It’s an exciting opportunity to operate at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the identity and security market. I’m eager to shape a world-class marketing team that will maintain a strong emphasis on customers and end-users, to ensure Alcatraz AI’s market-leading products continue delivering convenient, secure, and privacy-preserving access control experiences.”

About Alcatraz AI

Alcatraz AI is the most secure, private, and frictionless biometric solution for access control in the physical world. With its patented technology, Alcatraz AI’s facial authentication and intelligent tailgating detection platform work natively with all access control systems to transform the security experience. As the pioneer of Facial-Authentication-as-a-Service (FAaaS), Alcatraz AI has made biometric access available to all enterprises, ensuring the safety of more than one million employees at Fortune 500 companies. Trusted by Data Centers, Life Sciences, Financial Institutions, Higher Education, Airports, Stadiums and Arenas, Telecom, and Critical Infrastructure entities, Alcatraz AI sets the global standard for access control credentialing. For more information, please visit www.alcatraz.ai and follow @alcatrazai on X and Alcatraz on LinkedIn.

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VOX Solutions redefines telecom excellence with a record number of seven industry awards in 2024

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HONG KONG, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VOX Solutions, a leading innovator in the telecom sector, has made waves in 2024 by securing an impressive seven prestigious awards. This year’s accolades not only underscore VOX Solutions’ groundbreaking contributions to the industry, but also spotlight its unwavering drive to transform the future of global communication. From harnessing AI to creating innovative monetisation strategies, VOX Solutions continues to lead the charge in reshaping the international telecom landscape.

VOX Solutions’ success is a testament to its relentless pursuit of excellence and highlight the company’s commitment to innovation, security, and delivering unparalleled value to its partners and customers worldwide.

2024 Award Highlights:

Tier 1 Vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 SMS Monetisation Market Impact Report: Setting the gold standard in SMS monetisation solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs).Tier 1 Vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 A2P SMS Messaging Market Impact Report: Redefining seamless and reliable A2P SMS messaging services on a global scale.Best AI Integration at the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards: Pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to revolutionize connectivity and operational efficiency.Best AI/ML Innovation at the Global Connectivity Awards: Transforming telecom with innovative AI and machine learning technologies.Best Security Solution Provider at the CC-Global Awards: Reinforcing its leadership in creating secure and robust telecommunications solutions.Platinum Award for Best Flash Call Authentication Solution at Future Digital Awards: Innovating authentication technologies to enhance security and user experience.Most Innovative Product/Service/Automation Europe at the Telecom Review Excellence Awards: Continually raising the bar with visionary product development and automation solutions.

Reflecting on this momentous achievement, Ehsan Ahmadi, CEO of VOX Solutions, said, “This incredible recognition inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in telecommunications. These awards are also a celebration of our team’s hard work and our unwavering commitment to our partners and customers.”

About VOX Solutions

Vox Solutions simplifies, improves, and optimizes Voice and SMS channels using the latest innovations in technology. The company enables mobile operators to monetize their A2P services in a sustainable way, leveraging proprietary technology.

Vox Solutions utilizes its multi-award-winning anti-fraud technology, VOX-360, to offer a reliable, accurate and real-time view of operators’ voice and SMS services. By partnering with operators, Vox Solutions provides secure & reliable 2FA services to enterprises, globally.

For MNOs, Vox Solutions is focused on monetization of SMS and Voice services, being the first company in the market to offer a Flash Calling (Voice A2P) end-to-end solution.

For the enterprise segment, Vox Solutions focus on A2P messaging, A2P & P2P Voice, while also providing solutions focused on Cloud Communications.

Its unique VOX-360 solution also won numerous global awards for the anti-fraud, flash call authentication and AI/ML innovations.

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Shining at CES 2025, TCL Garners Multiple Awards for Display Innovations and Smart Home Solutions

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world’s top two TV brand, has been honored with multiple awards at CES 2025, demonstrating its technological excellence in display innovations and smart home solutions. Among the highlights is the TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G smartphone, which received the prestigious CES 2025 Innovation Award in the Mobile Devices, Accessories & Apps category.

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Founded by the International Data Group (IDG) in 2006, these awards, organized by Asia Digital Group and Europe Digital Group, and co-hosted by TWICE with support from IDC, are among the most influential recognitions in the consumer electronics sector. Bill Jiang, Vice President of TCL Industries and General Manager of the Global Marketing Center, accepted the awards on behalf of the company.

Other TCL product categories, such as smart locks, RayNeo AR Glasses, and mobile routers, also received multiple “Best of CES 2025” awards from international media.Besides, TCL’s 5G RedCap dongle, the TCL LINKPORT IK511, along with TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G were honored with the 2025 CES Picks Award in the TechRadar Pro category. On the eve of CES, TCL was awarded the 2025 Circana Consumer Electronics Performance Award for Top Increase in TV market share in North America.

About TCL Electronics

TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a leading consumer electronics brand and leader in the global television industry. TCL now operates in more than 160 markets around the world. The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, home appliances, mobile devices, smart glasses, commercial displays, and more. Visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com.

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Best Cost Segregation Study Service of 2025 by Techbullion

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CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cost Segregation Guys, a leading provider of cost segregation services, has been recognized as the best cost segregation study company of 2025 by Techbullion, a trusted resource for financial and technology news. This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to delivering measurable tax-saving solutions for real estate investors nationwide.

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The real estate market in 2025 is becoming increasingly competitive, and cost segregation has emerged as a critical strategy for investors seeking to optimize profitability. Cost Segregation Guys leverages advanced methodologies and stays ahead of industry trends to ensure clients receive tailored solutions that maximize their financial benefits.

Techbullion’s recognition highlights the company’s continued role as a leader in the field. Cost Segregation Guys is celebrated not only for its technical precision but also for its transparency, integrity, and unwavering focus on client success.

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Cost Segregation Guys is a leading provider of cost segregation services, specializing in helping real estate investors accelerate depreciation and reduce tax liabilities. With a commitment to innovation, precision, and client satisfaction, the company delivers substantial financial benefits to property owners across the country.

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