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Entertainment Software Association Introduces the Accessible Games Initiative to Provide Players with Information About Accessibility Features in Video Games

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2 weeks ago

March 20, 2025

Founding members Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America and Ubisoft join ESA at GDC in announcing new accessibility tags to better support players.

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced the Accessible Games Initiative, a cross-industry effort to provide consumers with clear information about the accessibility features available in video games. The Accessible Games Initiative was announced at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) by the ESA and representatives from five founding member companies: Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America and Ubisoft.

The primary purpose of the new Accessible Games Initiative is to help provide clear information about whether a specific video game has accessibility features and, if so, what those features are. The initiative is launching with a set of 24 “tags,” all with clear criteria about what each tag means. Sample tags include: clear text, large and clear subtitles, narrated menus, stick inversion and save anytime, among others. Over time, participating companies will place the Accessible Games Initiative tags near their game product information – for example on digital storefronts, product pages or digital catalogues. This can help provide players and other consumers, such as parents and teachers, with clear information about which features are in any given game before they make a purchase.

“Tens of millions of Americans have a disability and often face barriers to experiencing the joy and connection that comes with playing video games,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, ESA president and CEO. “We are immensely proud to announce the Accessible Games Initiative in partnership with industry leaders. This initiative demonstrates how impactful we can be when we work together in our industry-wide pursuit of helping more people experience the power of play.”

The idea for the Accessible Games Initiative was first developed by Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Ubisoft. Additional companies have already joined the Initiative, including Amazon Games, Riot Games, Square Enix and Warner Bros. Games. The Accessible Games Initiative will be managed by the ESA, the trade association representing the U.S. video game industry.

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The full list of tags and their definitions/criteria are available at accessiblegames.com.The tags were developed with guidance and feedback sourced from players with disabilities, accessibility advocacy groups and game development teams, all of whom provided valuable insights about the real-world applications of the tags.The tags are launching in U.S.-English.The timeline for implementation of the tags will be determined on a company-by-company basis and is always voluntary.The tags will be located on participating companies’ digital storefronts, product pages and digital catalogues.In addition to player-facing definitions, the Accessible Games Initiative also has criteria available for developers to use the tags and help them develop their games with accessibility in mind.As feedback is gathered from the community, and new technologies and features are developed, we expect the existing tags to evolve and to introduce additional tags in the future. Accessible Games Initiative tags can coexist with other accessibility tags available in the marketplace.The use of Accessible Games Initiative tags is completely voluntary for video game companies and storefronts, but the tags are available for all to use.

To view the tags and learn more about the Accessible Games Initiative, visit www.accessiblegames.com.

About the ESA
Founded in 1994, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has served as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry for more than 30 years. Its members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders that are reimagining entertainment and transforming how we interact, learn, connect and play. The ESA works to expand and protect the dynamic marketplace for video games through innovative and engaging initiatives that showcase the positive impact of video games on people, culture and the economy to secure a vibrant future for the industry for decades to come. For more information, visit the ESA’s website or follow the ESA on X @theESA or Instagram @theesaofficial.

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Compass Datacenters Is a Financial Times 2025 Fastest Growing Company

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April 3, 2025

Compass ranks No. 106 on the list of 500 fastest-growing companies

DALLAS, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Datacenters has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times. From a pool of 30,000 applicants, Compass ranked No. 106 on the 2025 list due to extraordinary growth between 2020 and 2023.

Compass designs and delivers data centers for the world’s largest hyperscalers and cloud providers. It is unique in the industry for its modular designs and manufacturing-style approach to construction, which yield faster delivery times at a lower total cost. This distinctive way of working made Compass well-positioned to respond to skyrocketing data center demand in recent years.

“Our success is a direct result of our team’s drive and commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions with a mission to make lives better,” said Compass CEO Chris Crosby. “Our large-scale, long-lived campuses are meeting customer’s need for continuity of capacity. We’re grateful for our customers’ trust and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. The Financial Times’ recognition is proof that doing things differently works.”

The FT Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 is a list of the 500 companies in the Americas that have the highest growth in publicly disclosed revenues between 2020 and 2023. This ranking was created and completed by Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, and the Financial Times. Statista examined revenue data of public and private companies to identify the country’s fastest-growing companies.

For the full list of companies in the FT ranking, visit: The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies.

About Compass Datacenters
Compass Datacenters, one of Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing companies, designs and constructs data centers for the world’s largest hyperscalers and cloud providers. Through prefabrication and applying modern manufacturing principles to construction, Compass is uniquely able to deliver customizable, scalable, sustainable, and low-cost data centers in an expedited time frame. These large-scale, long-lived campuses create economies of scale for customers and local communities. Compass is backed by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Brookfield Infrastructure. For more information, visit www.compassdatacenters.com.

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TTEC Digital Recognized as Genesys 2024 CX Evolution Partner of the Year

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April 3, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TTEC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled CX, today announced that TTEC Digital was honored with the 2024 CX Evolution Partner of the Year Award from Genesys®, a global cloud leader in experience orchestration.

“This award recognizes our industry-leading CX transformation capabilities and unique position as a trusted advisor.”

“TTEC Digital is thrilled to be recognized as the CX Evolution Partner of the Year by Genesys,” said Tiffany Moses Gschwendtner, global Genesys practice lead at TTEC Digital. “Throughout our long tenure with Genesys, TTEC Digital has led a significant number of customers to the cloud. We’ve also proven that we’re more than a migration partner. This award recognizes our industry-leading end-to-end CX transformation capabilities and unique position as a trusted advisor.”

The CX Evolution Partner of the Year Award honors a Genesys partner who has demonstrated deep capabilities within the Genesys ecosystem to help customers migrate to the cloud, modernize their contact center operations, integrate digital channels and artificial intelligence, and empower digital transformation. This award marks the 15th time TTEC Digital has been recognized by Genesys in a Partner of the Year category. TTEC Digital was also named the 2023 Ascend North America Partner of the Year by Genesys.

TTEC Digital is a Genesys Platinum Partner with more than 25 years of partnership. The company has more than 300 employees dedicated to serving Genesys clients and more than 400 Genesys certifications. TTEC Digital offers a wide range of AI-enabled solutions and managed services, including CRM, contact center modernization, workforce enablement enhancements, customer experience transformation, and data and analytics solutions.

More information about TTEC Digital’s partnership with Genesys is available online at: TTECDigital.com/partners/genesys.

About TTEC
TTEC (pronounced T-TEC) Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC) is a leading global CX (customer experience) technology and services innovator for AI-enabled digital CX solutions. Serving iconic and disruptive brands, TTEC’s outcome-based solutions span the entire enterprise, touch every virtual interaction channel, and improve each step of the customer journey. Leveraging next-gen digital technology, the Company’s TTEC Digital business designs, builds, and operates omnichannel contact center technology, CRM, AI, and analytics solutions. The Company’s TTEC Engage business delivers AI-enhanced customer engagement, customer acquisition and growth, tech support, back office, and fraud prevention services. Founded in 1982, the Company’s singular obsession with CX excellence has earned it leading client, customer, and employee satisfaction scores across the globe. The Company’s employees operate on six continents and bring technology and humanity together to deliver happy customers and differentiated business results. To learn more visit us at ttec.com.

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Bybit and Zodia Custody Partner to Enhance Asset Security

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April 3, 2025

Zodia Custody’s Interchange solution will offer Bybit’s institutional clients independent custody and off-venue settlement to support secure institutional trading.

LONDON, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zodia Custody, the institution-first digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD, and Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, have joined forces to bring secure, segregated custody and off-venue settlement to Bybit’s institutional clients.

In engaging with digital assets, institutional investors require the assurances of regulatory compliance and robust security measures to protect their capital. Amid heightened industry scrutiny, there is a corresponding demand for credible infrastructure that addresses the potential weaknesses of on-exchange settlement, including centralised control and counterparty risk.

Zodia Custody’s Interchange solution addresses these security concerns by providing independent asset custody via regulatory-grade infrastructure. Through Interchange, institutional users can deploy capital for immediate trading on Bybit while their assets remain securely held with Zodia Custody – ensuring full segregation, no co-mingling, and significantly reduced exposure to exchange-side risks. This design neutralises counterparty risk and removes the need to pre-fund exchange accounts, enhancing both capital efficiency and operational integrity.

This partnership elevates security and compliance standards across the digital asset trading space, offering institutional clients access to Bybit’s best-in-class trading infrastructure with the safety of Zodia Custody’s off-venue settlement.

Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia Custody, commented: “Institutional clients need more than speed – they need to know their assets are held securely, off-exchange, and fully under their control. As leading players in the industry, Zodia Custody and Bybit have a shared responsibility to provide tailor-made solutions to increase security and protect capital for the institutions that use our services. That’s what we’re delivering through this partnership. With Interchange, we’re enabling Bybit’s clients to access trading liquidity without compromising on custody standards, counterparty risk, or capital efficiency. It’s custody and settlement built for institutions, not retrofitted for crypto.”

Shunyet Jan, Head of Institutional and Derivatives at Bybit, added: “At Bybit, our mission is to provide institutional-grade solutions that meet the evolving needs of sophisticated investors. Our partnership with Zodia Custody underscores our dedication to compliance, security, and innovation in the digital asset space. Zodia Custody’s reputation as a trusted, highly regulated custodian makes it the ideal partner to safeguard our clients’ assets while enhancing capital efficiency. Together, we are setting new standards for the institutional adoption of digital assets.”

Certified under SOC 1 Type I and II and built for institutions from the ground up, Zodia Custody serves regulated financial institutions, government bodies, crypto platforms, and hedge funds across specific global markets – delivering trust, transparency, and uncompromising security at scale.

This partnership marks a decisive shift toward secure, compliant infrastructure in crypto markets – one where institutions can finally move at speed, without sacrificing safety.

About Zodia Custody

Zodia Custody is an institution-first digital assets platform backed by Standard Chartered, in association with Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, National Australia Bank, and Emirates NBD. Through the combination of its custody, treasury, and settlement solutions with consultancy and middle office operations, Zodia Custody enables institutional investors around the globe to realise the full potential of the digital assets future – simply, safely, and without compromise. It operates under authorisations granted by the Financial Conduct Authority, Central Bank of Ireland, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, and Hong Kong Companies Registry.

Zodia Custody implements the requirements of the 5AMLD and applies the same standards as Standard Chartered relating to AML, FCC, and KYC. It implements the requirements of the FATF Travel Rule. Zodia Custody Limited is registered in the UK with the FCA as a crypto asset business under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited is registered with the Central Bank of Ireland as a VASP under Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 (as amended). Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited was established in Ireland in August 2021. Zodia Custody (Ireland) Limited is registered with the CSSF in Luxembourg as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in accordance with article 7-1 (2) of the law dated 12 November 2004 on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, as amended. Zodia Custody (Hong Kong) Limited is registered with the Registry for Trust and Company Service Provider with License Number TC009245 under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO), Cap. 615 in respect of its custodial activities in digital assets.

For further information on Zodia Custody, please visit: https://zodia-custody.com/

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.