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Carnegie Mellon University Ideas Uses DataMetrex $DM.ca Nexalogy To Study Disinformation

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:40 AM on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
  • Announced that following establishment of interoperability between NexaIntelligence tech and Netanomics ORA-pro,
  • Nexalogy is becoming an affiliate member of the Carnegie Mellon University Center for Informed Democracy and Social Cybersecurity (IDeaS)

TORONTO, March 24, 2020 – Datametrex AI Limited (the “Company” or Datametrex”) (TSXV: DM) (FSE: D4G) is pleased to announce that following establishment of interoperability between NexaIntelligence tech and Netanomics ORA-pro, Nexalogy is becoming an affiliate member of the Carnegie Mellon University Center for Informed Democracy and Social Cybersecurity (IDeaS).

Dr. Kathleen Carley, from IDeaS commented “We look forward to working with Nexalogy.  They provide a unique and significant technology, NexaIntelligence, that will help us understand the spread of information and disinformation.  We are delighted that they will be affiliates of the Informed Democracy and Social-cybersecurity center (IDeaS).”

“Nexalogy is continuing its ‘Land and Expand’ approach to the USA market and membership in Carnegie Mellon University IDeaS will be a key component of networking and research collaboration in these efforts,” says Marshall Gunter, CEO of the Company.

The IDeaS website can be found here:

https://www.cmu.edu/ideas-social-cybersecurity/index.html

The Netanomics website can be found here:

http://netanomics.com/

About Datametrex

Datametrex AI Limited is a technology focused company with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexalogy (www.nexalogy.com).

For further information, please contact:

Marshall Gunter – CEO
Email: [email protected]Phone: 514-295-2300

Forward-Looking Statements

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Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.

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Hollister Biosciences Inc. $HOLL.ca is Making & Donating Hand Sanitizer to Hollister, CA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:36 AM on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020
  • In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollister is using its essential business standing and facility to source and produce hand sanitizer for its local community.
  • The CEO of Hollister Biosciences Inc, Carl Saling, shared: “The community of Hollister, CA is near and dear to our hearts, and as the first licensed cannabis company in the city of Hollister, CA, I feel that we must do whatever we can to help.

VANCOUVER, March 24, 2020 – Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL, FRANKFURT: HOB, OTC: HSTRF) (the “Company” or “Hollister“) – through its Hollister Cannabis Co division, is stepping up to manufacture and distribute a few thousand bottles of hand sanitizer to Hollister, CA.

A statewide “shelter at home” mandate has been issued for California, putting a halt to non-essential manufacturing and delay in distribution. Cannabis retailers and manufacturers are considered essential businesses in California. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hollister is using its essential business standing and facility to source and produce hand sanitizer for its local community.

Hollister will be giving its first batch of hand sanitizer to the Hollister food bank. Multiple batches of hand sanitizer are expected to be delivered to community organizations over the next few weeks.

The CEO of Hollister Biosciences Inc, Carl Saling, shared: “The community of Hollister, CA is near and dear to our hearts, and as the first licensed cannabis company in the city of Hollister, CA, I feel that we must do whatever we can to help.

It infuriated me seeing companies price gouging much needed items, such as hand sanitizer.  I am all for making money, but not at the expense of playing on people’s fears during a time of crisis. We just had to act.

We are going to focus on donating to the facilities that are often overlooked: the food bank, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and homeless shelters, where some of the most vulnerable are sheltering in place.

I am calling all business owners to step up in this time of crisis and do whatever you can to help your local community.”

About Hollister Biosciences Inc. 

Hollister Biosciences Inc. is a California based vertically integrated cannabis company with a vision to be the sought-after premium brand portfolio of innovative, high-quality California-grown cannabis and hemp products. Hollister uses a vertically integrated, high margin model, controlling the whole process from manufacture to sales to distribution or seed to shelf. Products from Hollister Cannabis Co. include HashBone, the brand’s premier artisanal hash-infused pre-roll, along with solvent-free bubble hash, pre-packaged flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, vape products, and full-spectrum high CBD pet tinctures. Hollister Cannabis Co. additionally offers white-labeling manufacturing of cannabis products. Our wholly owned California subsidiary Hollister Cannabis Co is the 1st state and locally licensed cannabis company in the city of Hollister, CA birthplace of the “American Biker.” 

Website:  www.hollistercannabisco.com 

HOLLISTER BIOSCIENCES INC.: 

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this News Release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile onwww.sedar.com

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Automotive, #batteries: #Covid19, possible recession and low oil price — why they don’t matter for the #EV revolution $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:55 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020

SPONSOR: HPQ-Silicon Resources HPQ: TSX-V aiming to become the lowest cost producer of Silicon Metal and a vertically integrated and diversified High Purity, Solar Grade Silicon Metal producer. Click here for more info.

Automotive, batteries: Covid-19, possible recession and low oil price — why they don’t matter for the EV revolution

According to Bloomberg, the electric vehicle revolution that by most accounts was ramping up in 2020, faces one of the biggest threats since EVs started to go mainstream in the last decade. The outbreak of the novel Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in late December has paralysed key parts of the Chinese economy.

By early March, the virus spread further across Europe and into the US. On 9 March, oil prices crashed. With the markets rattled, governments from Italy to the USA took increasingly drastic measures, from locking down entire nations to banning travel and declaring states of emergency. Although electrification is here to stay, these developments are bad news for industries that were looking to tip the scales in favour of electric this year.

Roskill View

While the recent oil price burst and the Covid-19 crisis could suppress automotive sales worldwide, Roskill’s view on the long-term demand for electric vehicles remains intact. Those countries adopting stringent transport emissions regulations that ultimately push EV sales are major oil importers: Europe, China, Japan, India, and South Korea. A short-term bump in automotive sales and even long-term low prices won’t change the view of these countries on oil dependency and the risk to their economies and health systems.

Talking to Bloomberg, Jose Lazuen, senior automotive practice analyst at Roskill, said “Governments in China and in the European Union implemented measures to accelerate the electrification of transport regardless of oil prices”. Concerns over pollution in large cities and its impact on citizens’ health have been more prominent, and oil price swings are unlikely to change that. â€œLong-term, the vision of these governments is to diminish exposure to oil markets as much as they can,” Lazuen said. “Whether that will happen in the next 10 or 50 years, we don’t know.”

Electric cars cost 50% to 70% more than conventional automobiles, but prices are forecast to decline in the coming years as lithium-ion battery technology evolves and manufacturers ramp up production. At the current pace, Roskill estimates that the cost of electric vehicles will start to match that of internal combustion engine cars beginning in 2023″.

Roskill’s NEW Lithium-ion Batteries: Outlook to 2029, 4th Edition report is due to be published in April 2020 and provide detailed analysis on supply, demand, trade, prices, cost curves and forecasts. For more information or to subscribe, click here.

Source: https://roskill.com/news/automotive-batteries-covid-19-possible-recession-and-low-oil-price-why-they-dont-matter-for-the-ev-revolution/

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NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca – Growing Preference For #Edibles Over Smoking #Cannabis Projected To Drive Global Cannabis Edibles Market Growth $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:25 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020

SPONSOR: NORTHBUD (NBUD:CSE) Sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement focusing on both bio-pharmaceutical development and Cannabinoid Infused Products. The company recently received Canadian Cultivation Licence for its Quebec Facility. Learn More.

Growing Preference For Edibles Over Smoking Cannabis Projected To Drive Global Cannabis Edibles Market Growth

  • Rising approval of recreational marijuana has surged the demand for legal cannabis
  • Thus, cannabis edibles are extensively approved in nations such as Canada, the US, Chile, Spain, Germany, Australia, and Israel

Cannabis edibles can be defined as food products that comprise cannabinoids and its spinoffs. Numerous cannabis edibles entail a considerable amount of cannabinoids that assist in decreasing anxiety and fatigue along with enhancing appetite. Also, cannabis edibles assist in improving relaxation & euphoria and are administered for recreational as well as medicinal reasons. The growing acceptance of cannabis is the key factor likely to drive the growth of the global cannabis edibles market during the forecast period.

Further, these products are deemed to be effective, safe, and have intoxicating & healing impacts of cannabis with no exposure to likely threats of cannabis smoking. Consequently, this is projected to boost the expansion of the global cannabis edibles market in the upcoming period. In addition, the rising usage of cannabis edibles in beverages, baked items, chocolates, candies, lozenges, and gummies are also anticipated to contribute to the expansion of the global cannabis edibles market. With the rising recognition of these products in the nations that are making cannabis legal for medicinal purposes, the cannabis edibles market is projected to register a substantial rate of growth during the near future.

Apart from this, the rising approval of recreational marijuana has surged the demand for legal cannabis. Thus, cannabis edibles are extensively approved in nations such as Canada, the US, Chile, Spain, Germany, Australia, and Israel. The cannabis industry has surfaced in recent times as a productive business domain with a huge prospect for market expansion and is driving the attention of several new merchants and giant financiers. This is owing to the rising social recognition of cannabis-infused edibles and recreational marijuana products around the world.

Further, this has not only elevated the revenues and sales of top firms but has also considerably contributed to the revenue of numerous governments. Also, merchants are observing a rise in the growth avenues in businesses entailing cannabis edibles like ice creams, chocolates, and brownies, thereby fueling the global of the global cannabis edibles market.

Nevertheless, several cannabis extracts utilized in the making of the cannabis edibles are inclined to confront judicial scrutiny and regulatory challenges in the coming period that might obstruct the expansion of the global cannabis edibles market. Nonetheless, the elevated usage of cannabis edibles to efficiently treat several conditions such as epilepsy, cancer, chronic pain, anorexia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and nausea is anticipated to cancel out the impacts of numerous market hindrances. To cite, as announced on March 18, 2020, Clovr, a Kansas City-located cannabis manufacturing firm, has collaborated with Wana Brands, a cannabis edibles giant, to get edible products to the quickly flourishing and much-awaited Missouri market. Introduced in 2010, the Colorado brand already serves Oregon, Ohio, California, Illinois, Michigan, Arizona, Oklahoma, and now Missouri, with intentions to function in Florida and Maryland. Lately, Wana Brands also set up an international footmark, getting its items to the Canadian cannabis market via a licensing pact with Indiva Limited.   Source: https://cannabisindustrynews24.com/1491/growing-preference-for-edibles-over-smoking-cannabis-projected-to-drive-global-cannabis-edibles-market-growth/

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Primo $PRMO.ca Provides Corporate Update $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:04 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020
  • Cease trade order has been lifted and as of March 5, 2020 the Company is once again trading on the CSE under the symbol: PRMO
  • The Company was not subject to any insolvency proceedings

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 23, 2020 — PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC. (CSE: PRMO) (OTC: BUGVF) (FSE: 8BV) (DEU: 8BV) (MUN: 8BV) (STU: 8BV) (“Primo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has satisfied the provisions of the information guidelines of National Policy 12-203, by filing its annual financial statements and MD&A for the year ended July 31, 2019, and therefore its cease trade order has been lifted and as of March 5, 2020 the Company is once again trading on the CSE under the symbol: PRMO.  The Company was not subject to any insolvency proceedings.

The Company also announces the appointment of Mr. Mark Bechtel as Corporate Secretary.

Mr. Bechtel is a securities lawyer with extensive experience in Canadian capital markets and exchanges. Presently Mr. Bechtel operates a law firm located in downtown Vancouver specializing in venture and emerging markets. As Corporate Secretary of Primo Mr. Bechtel will ensure that best practices for regulatory compliance are established and maintained.

The Company has also entered into a consulting agreement with Sheryl Dhillon to act as their Corporate Governance consultant.   Ms. Dhillon is a highly experienced corporate secretary with over fifteen years of experience.  She has extensive knowledge of corporate governance, as well as strong management skills and excellent corporate communications.  Ms. Dhillon acts as Corporate Secretary for several TSXV and CSE listed companies.

“The addition of Mr. Bechtel and Ms. Dhillon is a significant value-add to the Primo team.  Their cumulative experience in various disciplines will further empower the Company’s growth.  It is an exciting time for our Company.”  Comments from Mr. Andy Jagpal, CEO & President.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Andy Jagpal”

President and Director

For further information, please contact Zoltan, IR Representative at:

Ph:604-722-0305
Email:[email protected]

http://primoceuticals.com/
https://twitter.com/prmonutra
www.thriveCBD.org

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

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You can go to jail for spreading fake news about #Covid19 – SPONSOR: Datametrex AI Limited $DM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:38 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020

SPONSOR: Datametrex AI Limited (TSX-V: DM) A revenue generating small cap A.I. company that NATO and Canadian Defence are using to fight fake news & social media threats. The company announced three $1M contacts in Q3-2019. Click here for more info.

You can go to jail for spreading fake news about Covid-19

  • As the coronavirus (Covid-19) spreads, so does the misinformation
  • Recently referred to by the WHO as an “infodemic”, the volume of information that is both true and false has been communicated across all platforms globally

Geraint Crwys-Williams, chief business officer, Primedia Group and acting CEO, Primedia Broadcasting says, “Now, more than ever, the role of accountable and credible media has come to the fore. Government officials and healthcare professionals are using trusted broadcast media and digital platforms of established, verified, media outlets to circulate correct information on Covid-19. There has been a particular focus also on debunking the myths and misinformation in circulation, which is an important role of accountable media as a public service.”

On Wednesday, the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, set out the Regulations in terms of Section 27 (2) of the Disaster Management Act. According to the Government Gazette, “Any person who publishes any statement, through any medium, including social media, with the intention to deceive any other person about— (a) Covid-19; (b) Covid-19 infection status of any person; or (c) any measure taken by the Government to address Covid-19, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.”

Despite this, hoaxes are still being posted on social media, and are gaining traction. The most recent fake news post is a Facebook account purportedly belonging to President Cyril Ramaphosa that told South Africans to stay indoors at 10am as helicopters would be spraying chemicals across the country against coronavirus. 8,000 social media users spread that news onwards.

Adds Crwys-Williams, “We urge all South Africans to be mindful of the source of information that they receive. Misinformation does not just cause unnecessary panic; it also puts citizens at risk. We have a duty of care to our employees, our communities and our audience to provide accurate, informative communication to ensure we play our part in reducing, not just the spread of the virus, but of unnecessary panic too.”

He adds that simply sharing misinformation could make someone complicit in the crime, even though this was not the intention.

“We recommend that South Africans go to their trusted news sources such as credible broadcast, print and online media for updates. The South African Government is being vigilant about ensuring that correct information is being disseminated across these channels. They also have a WhatsApp group on 060 012 3456 that offers up-to-date information – simply type ‘hi’ to be included.”

Source: https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/740/201880.html

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Lido Learning #Edtech pulls in 25% new organic users amid #Covid19 SPONSOR: BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:10 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020
SPONSOR:  BetterU Education Corp. aims to provide access to quality education from around the world. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated ecosystem. Click here for more information.

Lido Learning pulls in 25% new organic users amid Covid-19

  • Platform has observed 25% new organic users visiting the website daily since the beginning of March as well as a 2x pull in acceptability and adaptability of users
  • Company has also initiated a new outreach model which will provide additional data in terms of quantifying demand

Delhi: Online tutoring platform Lido Learning is gaining immense traction with students becoming more digitally inclined amid the social distancing period. Catering to the K-12 market for students from Class 5-9, Lido offers classes in Math, Science and English. The platform has observed 25% new organic users visiting the website daily since the beginning of March as well as a 2x pull in acceptability and adaptability of users. The company has also initiated a new outreach model which will provide additional data in terms of quantifying demand.

While schools, workplaces and even recreational centres have been shut down with immediate effect, EdTech companies have filled the education gap for students seamlessly. Hence, students as well as parents are steering towards digital platforms to bridge the learning gap.

Continuous learning is imperative for a child’s holistic development and therefore Lido Learning is a no-brainer solution for students to continue building upon their skills while also staying safe and practising social distancing.

While individualized attention towards every student is the need of the hour, Lido Learning has always ensured that the teacher-student ratio is always 1:6, ensuring that each of their academic progress is monitored and built upon individually.

With the Government also promoting online education in recent announcements, Lido Learning aims to deliver the best learning experience for each student with state-of-the-art technology, engaging content involving quizzes and games, coupled with highly-qualified faculty.

Source: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/lido-learning-pulls-in-25-new-organic-users-amid-covid-19/

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betterU $BTRU.ca / Ottolearn launch FREE #COVID19 mobile resource toolkit to fight the global crisis $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:17 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2020
  • Announced the launch of a curated COVID-19 Resource Toolkit to help support individuals, employees, employers and governments in managing this crisis by providing access to relevant, current and critical global information
  • Over the last several weeks, betterU doubled down their efforts in the development of the COVID-19 Resource Toolkit

OTTAWA, March 20, 2020  — betterU Education Corp. (TSX VENTURE: BTRU, Frankfurt: 5OGA) (the “Company” or “betterU”) is pleased to announce the launch of a curated COVID-19 Resource Toolkit to help support individuals, employees, employers and governments in managing this crisis by providing access to relevant, current and critical global information.

The speed in which COVID-19 has hit the world, closing businesses, cities and countries, has created a global panic and confusion that has only been compounded by the wave of both social media and the sensationalism of the media. betterU who is focused on education realized that their recently launched SaaS Mobile Enterprise solution, Ready-To-Go, could be adapted to help support the world by curating global content into one source application that could be made available instantly across the world in up to 20 languages. Please visit https://readytogo.betteru.ca/ to start the process of downloading the app and getting access to your COVID-19 Resource Toolkit.

Over the last several weeks, betterU doubled down their efforts in the development of the COVID-19 Resource Toolkit. The Company added modules into Ready-To-Go that comprised of content, links, fact sheets, PDFs, videos and graphics to support detailed information on the virus, live updates, risks of infection, symptoms and treatments, how to prepare, proper hygiene, self-isolation, managing anxiety and stress, travel advice, information for children, vulnerable populations, myths and questions and more! The information has been curated only from reliable sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Centre for Disease and Protection (CDC), the Canadian Government, many medical professional and leading global experts.

In addition to critical information about the virus, betterU has reached out to many of their global educators and partners for assistance in being able to provide their technology and learning programs that could support a free solution supporting people now working from home, to help deal with financial management, their home working environment, support risks and fear management, effective communication virtually and much more. The goal is to provide a fully comprehensive resource toolkit that provides an all-in-one solution that informs, supports and helps advance personal and business successes in a time of critical need.

“When betterU approached us about working together on this important issue, we had already been thinking about the how we could create something similar, so it was a no brainer for us to join betterU’s efforts. Our customers, their employees and their families are very important to us and we are working hard to support them all in this time of need.” Said Dan Belhassen, President of Neovation Learning Solutions – creators of the OttoLearn Agile Microlearning platform (Ottolearn.com)

betterU, Ottolearn and their education partners are providing these services and content for free to ensure we can help everyone, everywhere. betterU is continuing its efforts to bring together global educators, influencers and more to help support the world.

“These times are not easy, and we are all facing our own challenges. We need to come together as a community, a country and a world to support each other the best we can. This is what we thought could help, and while we know it is not enough, we hope it does support you.” Said Brad Loiselle, President and CEO of betterU.

About betterU Education Corp.

betterU is an education-to-employment technology company offering an end-to-end solution leveraging business intelligence to automate skilling, reskilling and upskilling for companies operating on domestic and global scales.

betterU has integrated into its platform the content, technology and support for tailored skills assessments, learning pathways and training modules from 100+ of the world’s leading online education providers. betterU’s eco-system includes detailed job, skill, employer, and educational profiles spanning 3,000+ standardized jobs. betterU’s integrated platform is the most efficient solution to address evolving skilling challenges for employers and employees through the employment lifecycle from entry level to executive. We don’t sell content, we help build better people.

For more information, please visit https://corporate.betteru.ca, https://readytogo.betteru.ca/

Contact:

Brad Loiselle, CEO
[email protected]
1-613-695-4100

betterU Education Corp.
Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]

About Neovation Learning Solutions

Led by award-winning Winnipeg entrepreneur Dan Belhassen, the Neovation Learning Solutions team is committed to providing over 500 clients worldwide (representing nearly a million learners) with “best-in class” L&D services. Clients reap the benefits of Neovation’s leading-edge software platforms (SmarterU.com and OttoLearn.com) and content creation services (Flarelearning.com.) Since 2012, Neovation has built a diverse and growing team of software developers, instructional and graphic designers, client care specialists and a sales and marketing team united with one purpose – to make learning magical for their clients. OttoLearn.com is Neovation’s agile microlearning platform that delivers knowledge retention and learner engagement to help companies improve their training KPIs.

Media Contact: Dan Belhassen, President, Neovation Learning Solutions
https://www.neovation.com/  or https://www.ottolearn.com/
[email protected]  – 204-594-1341 (x201) – Mobile: 204-955-8038

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/aa810f37-d751-4d4f-b9ff-73f0e0a6b6e5

betterU’s Ready-To-Go COVID-19 Resource Toolkit

COVID-19 Resource Toolkit is comprised of content, links, fact sheets, PDFs, videos and graphics to support detailed information on the virus, live updates, risks of infection, symptoms and treatments, how to prepare, proper hygiene, self-isolation, managing anxiety and stress, travel advice, information for children, vulnerable populations, myths and questions and courses with more to come.

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INTERVIEW: Empower $CBDT.ca #CBD Clinics Designated Essential Service – February Visits Climb 800% $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:12 PM on Thursday, March 19th, 2020

With 165,000 patients, Empower Clinics (CBDT:CSE) (EPWCF:OTCQB) has a database that almost every medical cannabis and CBD company would kill for.  Patient visits increased 351% in Q4 and 800% in February.  But would Coronavirus social gathering imitations put the clinic network at risk?

No.  In fact, it has had the opposite effect, with the clinics being designated an essential service.  Moreover, Empower has had to actually increase operating hours.

Watch this interview with the Company’s CEO, Steven McAuley, who is Six Sigma certified under the quality initiative of legendary GE chairman Jack Welch. We’ve never seen a Six Sigma certified CEO in the Canadian small cap markets. Never …. which also explains how McAuley has been able to guide Empower Clinics through the most disruptive retail environment in recent history.  

Grab your favourite beverage and settle in to watch what may be your next great small cap investment.

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How #Coronavirus is Impacting Cyberspace – SPONSOR: Datametrex AI Limited $DM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 19th, 2020

SPONSOR: Datametrex AI Limited (TSX-V: DM) A revenue generating small cap A.I. company that NATO and Canadian Defence are using to fight fake news & social media threats. The company announced three $1M contacts in Q3-2019. Click here for more info.

How Coronavirus is Impacting Cyberspace

  • Hackers were also strategizing to spread fake news to create further confusion
  • By investigating the dark web marketplace, CYFIRMA uncovered illicit groups selling organic medicine claiming to cure and eradicate the COVID-19 virus
  • These discussions in the hackers’ communities were carried out in Mandarin, Japanese and English

By CISOMAG

These are interesting times – the world is witnessing an unprecedented onslaught of upheavals not just in the ‘real-world’ but also in the cyber world. We greeted 2020 gingerly knowing the trade war between the U.S. and China was going to bring about economic uncertainty but little did we know a global pandemic was upon us, with the Coronavirus having an impact even on cyberspace.

By CYFIRMA RESEARCH

While healthcare workers are battling the COVID-19 virus, countries are in lockdown mode, and the global economy hangs in the balance, another war is raging in cyberspace.

Cyber risks and threats have multiplied with many more attack vectors, and hackers’ techniques evolving faster than ever, blending technical prowess with sophisticated social engineering. The current challenge with the virus pandemic is a test of nations’ and businesses’ preparedness and resiliency on all fronts.

CYFIRMA’s threat visibility and intelligence research revealed a massive increase of over 600% of cyberthreat indicators related to the Coronavirus pandemic from February to early March.

Threat indicators are made up of conversations observed and uncovered in the dark web, hackers’ forums, and closed communities. What our researchers have seen and heard in these communities do not bode well for governments and businesses – hackers are hard at work, actively planning how to leverage this climate of fear and uncertainty to attain their political and financial objectives.

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has sent out alerts on scams tricking people into revealing personal information or donating to fraudulent charities, all under the pretext of helping to contain and manage the coronavirus. The Federal Trade Commission has also warned about similar scams.

CYFIRMA’s research team and multiple security vendors have reported that threat actors have used fear tactics to spread malware, including LokiBot, RemcosRAT, TrickBot, and FormBook.

These hackers’ communities span far and wide, communicating in Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, English, and Korean, unleashing campaigns one after another to wreak havoc on unsuspecting nations and enterprises.

On Dark Web forums, a group from Hong Kong hatched a plan to create a new phishing campaign targeting the population from mainland China. The group aimed to create distrust and incite social unrest by assigning blame to the Chinese Communist Party.

A deeper analysis of hackers’ conversations also revealed groups from Taiwan discussing similar phishing and spam campaigns, specifically targeting influential persons in mainland China to cause further unrest.

Korean-speaking hackers were planning to make financial gains using sophisticated phishing campaigns, loaded with sensitive data exfiltration malware and creating a new variant of EMOTET virus (EMOTET is a malware strain that was first detected in 2014 and is one of the most prevalent threats in 2019). These hackers were planning to target Japan, Australia, Singapore, and the U.S.

CYFIRMA’s researchers also observed North Korean hackers targeting South Korean businesses. The phishing email had the Korean language title “Coronavirus Correspondence”, tricking recipients into opening them and launching malware into machines and networks.

With COVID-19, many hacker groups were observed to be using brand impersonation with fake emails claiming to represent authoritative bodies such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The subject line and content of these emails were very enticing, offering news updates and cures to the ailment.

We also noticed coronavirus-themed emails designed to look like emails from the organizations’ leadership team and sent to all employees.

Embedded with malware that would infect corporate networks, these phishing attacks deploy social engineering tactics to steal data and assets.

Other than unleashing cyberattacks to steal data, we also witnessed the planning of fake websites to sell face masks and other health apparatus using bitcoin in China, Japan, and the US.

To aggravate matters, hackers were also strategizing to spread fake news to create further confusion. By investigating the dark web marketplace, CYFIRMA uncovered illicit groups selling organic medicine claiming to cure and eradicate the COVID-19 virus. These discussions in the hackers’ communities were carried out in Mandarin, Japanese and English.

A new malware called ‘CoronaVP’ was being discussed by a Russian hacking community; this could lead to a new ransomware or EMOTET strain, designed to steal personal information.

Hackers leveraging on the COVID-19 pandemic are motivated by a combination of personal financial gain as well as political espionage to cause social upheavals. Threat actors in the world of cybercrimes are well-equipped with tools, technology, expertise and financing to further both commercial and political agendas. In our hyper-connected digital world, cyber-crime is a lucrative business, and we should expect attacks to be more frequent and more sophisticated as the pandemic continues to cast a shadow over the global economy.

What we have witnessed in the field of cyber-intelligence has taught us the importance of staying vigilant, and frequently, the most dangerous forces at work are those we cannot see.

The importance of relevant and timely threat intelligence cannot be over-emphasized as early detection of cyber threats could save organizations from hefty financial penalties and irreversible brand damage.

Source: https://www.cisomag.com/cyberthreats-due-to-coronavirus/

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