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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Positron and mk2 Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Premium Cinematic VR Experiences to European Audiences

Positron, a virtual reality technology studio in Los Angeles, announced today at the Cannes Film Festival that it has partnered with mk2, the leading virtual reality experience provider in Europe, to offer premium cinematic VR to European audiences through its Voyager® full-motion VR chair and Voyager® Network distribution platform. mk2 becomes the first official distributor of Voyager® and will represent the territories of France and Spain exclusively.

"Our exciting partnership with mk2 marks a major step forward for location-based entertainment and demonstrates Positron's blueprint for bringing a premium, seated VR solution to global audiences through our Voyager® distribution network of motion-synchronized theaters," said Jeffrey Travis, CEO, Positron.

"We're thrilled to partne r with Positron to deliver the future of cinematic VR to European audiences," said Elisha Karmitz, CEO at mk2. "In Voyager, we've discovered an unprecedented motion and distribution platform that offers creators a deeper level of immersion that cinematic VR experiences, and their audiences, deserve. We're delighted to add Voyager to our diverse suite of turnkey VR solutions."

Multiple Voyagers can be configured as a VR cinema, with synchronized or separate content screenings. The Voyager® Network, powered by Positron software, allows premium VR content to be delivered to Voyagers anywhere in the world. Voyager® has been used by studios such as Universal Pictures (The Mummy Zero Gravity VR Experience), Warner Bros. (Save Every Breath: The Dunkirk VR Experience) and many other content creators.

"Our goal is to transform the way audiences exp erience VR," said Jennifer Rundell, COO & Co-Founder, Positron. For the ultimate seated VR experience, there is simply nothing like Voyager available in the marketplace."

Voyagers are available for leasing or purchase, at either short-term or permanent installations. A content library of premium VR is available, optimized for Voyager.

For Voyager images please visit Positron Media

About Positron and Voyager®

Positron is a VR technology studio based in Los Angeles that is focused on cinematic VR. The team includes mechatronics engineers, designers, software developers and artists who collaborate together to create premium VR experiences and products. Voyager® is the first full-motion chair platform designed for cinematic VR. Integrating beautiful design and high-end engineering, it reflects a passion for VR storytelling. Voyager 4; delivers a completely new level of immersion in VR by providing a comfortable, fully integrated personal VR theater that incorporates whisper-quiet robotic rotation and pitch motion, audio-driven haptic feedback, scent dispensing, cabin lighting and specialized seating. Voyager systems also support interactive content. Its unique software and hardware technology integration enables nuanced motion and haptic tracks to be encoded along the featured content's visual and spatial audio tracks. The chair precisely guides the viewers' attention to points of interest in the experience, while also allowing a viewer-controlled motion mode. Voyager® units are available now for select theaters, hotels, concerts, and events that desire to provide a premium VR experience.

About mk2

mk2 is a multi-award winning film exhibitor possessing a know-how extracted from 42 years of excellence. mk2 produced more than 100 movies and operates 26 theaters in Europe. mk2 ha s been awarded several times for the movies they produced or distributed, including 160 awards in major film festivals. From mk2's birth to present, innovation and creation has always been part of their DNA. mk2 VR is a logical move for such an innovative and experimental company. mk2 will continue to develop and deploy its VR initiatives worldwide by opening venues, investing in content production and distribution, and launching a communication agency dedicated to VR. http://www.mk2pro.com

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Canine Camp Getaway of NY Dog Vacation Destination Celebrates Milestone

Canine Camp Getaway of NY, the ultimate, all-inclusive getaway for dogs and the people who love them, celebrates 10 years of dog vacations this year with two dog-friendly getaway events planned for June 24-28 and September 15-18 in Lake George, NY. And never has "come" and "stay" been so much fun!

Packed with a host of activities that dogs and their humans can enjoy together, the all-inclusive dog camp vacations offer 50+ classes a day taught by top instructors, including everything from agility, hiking, nose work and swimming in the dog-friendly pool to lure coursing, barn hunt, flyball, tracking, canine freestyle dance and even dog yoga – as well as seminars by top veterinarians and t rainers, Canine CPR classes, "Barks & Crafts" sessions, nightly Yappy Hour and dog-friendly evening entertainment.

So why take your dog on vacation?

"Studies consistently show that dogs lower our blood pressure, help us de-stress, stave off depression and provide real and measurable health benefits. At the same time, dogs that enjoy regular physical and mental stimulation live longer. So going on vacation together benefits everyone!" explains Canine Camp Getaway owner and founder Janice Costa.

Costa, who lives by the motto, "Have dogs, will travel," was first inspired to create a dog-friendly getaway a decade ago when she couldn't find vacation options for herself and her two dogs. Her goal was to create a dog's "dream vacation" with i nput from her own two dogs, Jessie and Lexie, who happily embraced their role as camp "ambassadogs."

Today, Lexie, who learned to swim at her first camp and has since gone on to become an AKC Dock Diving National Champion, oversees the camp's dog activities with her younger sister Kaylee, while founding ambassadog Jessie runs the Heaven Chapter of Canine Camp Getaway. "We always say that our dog vacations are 'heaven on earth' for dogs, so it only makes sense that when they leave this earth, they get to enjoy the 'heaven on heaven' version of dog camp!" she quips.

Over the past decade, the twice-annual vacations have attracted guests from all over the country and Canada. "People will go to the ends of the earth if it means their dog will have a really good time," Costa maintains. "And with all the opportunities to romp, play, swim, hike, run agility and find treats...well, if you're a dog, it doesn't get much better than this!"

< p>But it's not just about the dogs, Costa maintains. "Dogs teach us valuable lessons about life and love; about slowing down and living in the moment; about the value of playtime and vacation…and most of all, about making memories with the ones you love. And that's important – whether your loved ones have two legs or four."

Giving back is also an important part of Canine Camp Getaway's mission, and over the past decade, the camps have raised more than $35,000 for animal charities and rescues, from canine cancer research and service dog organizations to a charity that cares for dogs of deployed military to a variety of dog rescue groups in the U.S. and Canada.

Asked about the evolution of her business, Costa recalls, "Ten years ago, when things were a lot less dog friendly, I told people about my dream of building a dog vacation getaway…and ev eryone, even my own parents, thought I was crazy!" But over the past 10 years, her "crazy" idea took off, as dogs have become increasingly valued as friends, companions and family members. "So many dog lovers today want to spend their vacations with their dogs, rather than leaving them behind," Costa says. "And what better way to do that than at a vacation getaway planned for dogs, by dogs, surrounded by other dogs and dog lovers?"

Looking ahead, Costa is excited about celebrating the company's 10th anniversary and making new dog vacation memories at the 2018 Getaways, and she notes that reservations for the June 24-28 and September 15-18 camps are still available, with friendly dogs welcome.

For more information about Canine Camp Getaway of NY, or to book your dog's next vacation, visit http://www.caninecampgetaway.com or call 877-K9-CAMPG (877-592-2674) for an application. For the latest updates, join Canine Camp Getaway on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CanineCampGetaway.

About Canine Camp Getaway
Camp Camp Getaway was originally conceived by two Long Island, NY-based dogs in an effort to avoid being kenneled during vacation. With the help of their human, they established what they've dubbed "a dog's dream vacation," with a host of activities that dogs and humans can enjoy together. From agility, hiking, lure coursing, swimming in the dog-friendly pool, barn hunt, nose work and flyball to trainer- and veterinarian-hosted seminars, gourmet dining and nightly Yappy Hour, Canine Camp Getaway offers the ultimate all-inclusive vacation for dogs and the people who love them. Canine Camp Getaway actively supports animal charities and rescue groups.

Fareportal’s CheapOair.com Wins Gold Hermes Creative Award for Social Media Sweepstakes Campaign

Fareportal, the travel technology company powering CheapOair.com and OneTravel.com, was honored recently with a Gold Award at the Hermes Creative Awards for hosting an exceptionally successful social media sweepstakes campaign.

In celebration of Valentine's Day, the flight-focused online travel agency partnered with Fiji Airways to giveaway a romantic trip for two to Fiji including roundtrip airfare and 5-star accommodations. The success of the campaign was unprecedented for CheapOair.com and far surpassed the goals set prior to the promotion.

The campaign generated a 4% social engagement rate which is significantly higher than the industry average of 0.9%. In addition, 36% of entrants opted-in to receive future CheapOair.com pro motional emails.

The Hermes Creative Awards are sponsored and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The international organization consists of several thousand professionals in production, marketing, communication, advertising, and public relations. AVA Digital recognizes outstanding achievement by creative professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication.

"Social media plays a vital role in how today's travelers research and plan their trips and therefore is becoming a key component of our marketing strategy," said Sam S. Jain, Founder and CEO at Fareportal. "Our Social Media team is constantly working with our partners to generate interesting campaigns that engage our followers and keep CheapOair top of mind when booking a trip."

About Fareportal
Fareportal is a travel technology company powering a next gener ation travel concierge service. Utilizing its innovative technology and company owned and operated global contact centers, Fareportal has built strong industry partnerships providing customers access to over 450 airlines, 1 million hotels, and hundreds of car rental companies around the globe. With a portfolio of consumer travel brands including CheapOair and OneTravel, Fareportal enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone, or live chat. Fareportal provides its airline partners with access to a broad customer base that books high-yielding international travel and add-on ancillaries.

About CheapOair
CheapOair is a flights-focused hybrid travel service that enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. CheapOair (http://www.cheapoair.com, 1-80 0-566-2345) bridges the gap between an online and traditional travel agency with certified travel agents available 24/7 to help find deals and offers to destinations worldwide on over 450 airlines, 150,000 hotels, and 100s of car rental companies. Partner airlines benefit from access to CheapOair's broad customer base that books high yield international travel and add-on ancillaries at above the industry average. Follow CheapOair on Facebook and Twitter to learn how to travel the world for less.
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Owlet Raises $24 Million in Series B Funding

Owlet Baby Care, today announced the closing of a $24 million Series B investment. The round was led by Trilogy Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors, including Eclipse Ventures, Broadway Angels, and Enfield Ventures, and the addition Pelion Venture Partners. The additional funding will enable the company to accelerate its growth through the launch of additional products, continued international expansion, and help make the product accessible to more families. In connection with the financing, Amy McCullough, Managing Director at Trilogy Equity Partners, will join Owlet's board of directors.

Owlet is a venture-backed startup best known for its flagship product, the Smart Sock baby monitor, which uses pulse oximetry to track a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while sleeping. In 2017, Owlet launched the Connected Care platform which prov ides parents with more comprehensive data analysis and trends based on biometric information about their baby, including heart rate, oxygen levels, sleep trends and red notification history. With two new products slated for release in 2018, the company continues to focus on healthcare technologies that empower parents with the right information at the right time.

"As a company of parents, it is important to us to bring innovative technology into a family's everyday life. This new round of funding will enable us to expand our product line, looking at ways we can support the health and wellness of families at all stages, from pregnancy on, as well as increase the brand's availability internationally and improve our accessibility and affordability." said Kurt Workman, Owlet Co-Founder and CEO. "We are very grateful for the continued support of our investor s Trilogy Equity Partners, Eclipse Ventures and Broadway Angels, who help make achieving our big vision and mission possible."

"As an investor, it is rare to get the chance to invest in a company that has both the potential to be tremendously successful while simultaneously delivering a product that has the ability to make such a substantive and positive impact on people's lives. Owlet is on a journey to achieve both of these objectives and at Trilogy, we couldn't be more excited to lead this round and take the next step in Owlet's journey together. Over the past few years, we've had the opportunity to witness the impact that Owlet's Smart Sock has made in the lives of countless families, as they've created a new category in infant home monitoring while placing the power of information into the hands of parents." said Amy McCullough, Managing Director at Trilogy Equity Partners. "Kurt and his team have already demonstrated a tremendous abilit y to execute from a vision to products which resonates with parents globally and we look forward to our continued partnership with the entire Owlet team."

Owlet Baby Care also recently announced the addition of three experts to its board of directors and executive team, to propel the company through its continued growth and expansion. Woody Scal, former Fitbit Chief Business Officer, joined as a board member; Mike Abbott, seasoned CFO and executive from top consumer brands, as Chief Financial Officer; and Milena Adamian, MD, PhD, a cardiologist and clinical research expert, as Vice President of Health Affairs.

Owlet has been recognized by Forbes "Next Billion-Dollar Startup" list, Entrepreneurs "100 Brilliant companies" list and a finalist in Fast Companies "2017 World Changing Ideas Awards." In the past year alone, The Owlet Smart Sock has been awarded by top parenting media including: BabyCenter Moms' Pick Awards, The Bump Best of Baby Awards , Babylist Best Baby Products, and What to Expect Best Baby Awards. Owlet is currently a finalist in the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world's largest startup competition.

About Owlet Baby Care
Owlet Baby Care (http://www.owletcare.com) is a health technology company founded by a team of parents in 2013. The company's flagship product is the Smart Sock Baby Monitor, which uses pulse oximetry technology to track a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels during sleep. Owlet's mission is to empower parents with the right information at the right time.

About Trilogy Equity Partners
Formed in 2006, Trilogy Equity Partners (http://www.trilogyequity.com) is an early stage venture firm based in Bellevue, Washington that is led by former entrepreneurs and operators. The firm's roots include the formation and leadership of some of the largest mobile operators in the United States as well as other global technology and wireless companies. Trilogy takes a hands-on approach to investing, with a closely held evergreen fund that aligns investments with the objective of building great companies over time.

Fareportal’s CheapOair.com Wins Gold Hermes Creative Award for Social Media Sweepstakes Campaign

About CheapOair
CheapOair is a flights-focused hybrid travel service that enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. CheapOair (http://www.cheapoair.com, 1-800-566-2345) bridges the gap between an online and traditional travel agency with certified travel agents available 24/7 to help find deals and offers to destinations worldwide on over 450 airlines, 150,000 hotels, and 100s of car rental companies. Partner airlines benefit from access to CheapOair's broad customer base that books high yield international travel and add-on ancillaries at above the industry average. Follow CheapOair on Facebook and Twitter to learn how to travel the world for less.
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NetNumber Expands Number Portability Coverage

NetNumber announced it has added another dozen countries to its Global Number Portability (NP) solution, offered as part of NetNumber's Global Data Services (GDS). GDS is a cloud-service that utilizes the NetNumber TITAN platform to deliver multiple data services to telco operators and enterprises around the globe. NetNumber now offers NP data via data bases or referral query services for 90 countries. GDS customers include telecom operators, enterprises and financial institutions that need access to network owner information for mobile and landline numbers to deliver services.

The Global NP service provides the basis for essential global inter-carrier routing for roaming, voice and messaging. The service enables accurate and efficient routing of voice and messaging services while decreasing the cost. As the second largest telecom registry globally, it handle s more than four billion transactions monthly.

NetNumber recently hired industry expert John Coleman to lead sales and customer expansion in the United States. With more than 20 years of experience in the telecom information services sector, Mr. Coleman has a history of successful executive sales, business development, and account management roles at both startups and larger enterprise organizations providing services to the telecom space. He joins NetNumber from his most recent role as Director of Sales for the Business Serivces Division of First Orion, formerly Accudata Technologies.

"New voice and messaging capabilities as well as two-type security authentication requirements are driving telecom operators and enteprises to expand their needs for accurate, authoritative communications network data and services," explained Steve Legge, general manager of NetNumber GDS. "In response, NetNumber continues to expand its authoritative global data to meet new requirements and offload the burden from operators and enterprises trying to source the data from many global locations and normalize it themselves. We're excited to have John on board to help uncover new opportunities and work with our team to develop new data services."

To learn more about NetNumber's Global Data Services, visit http://www.netnumber.com/#data. Order Number Portability or other data services by contacting gds.sales(at)netnumber(dot)com

About NetNumber
NetNumber, Inc. brings 18 years of experience delivering innovative signaling control solutions that enable carriers to accelerate impl ementation of new services across multiple generations of networks, while dramatically simplifying the core network and reducing operating costs. Today, we are the leading provider of Centralized Signaling and Routing Control (CSRC) solutions on which additional services such as number portability data and global code range data easily can be added.

Texas Fertility Center and Ovation Fertility™ Announce Recipient of RESOLVE Advocacy Day Grant

Texas Fertility Center (TFC) and Ovation Fertility are proud to announce the recipient of the Advocacy Day grant. Erin Steward, a TFC and Ovation Fertility patient, will receive the grant to cover the cost of attending RESOLVE Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., on May 23.

To be considered for the grant, which was cosponsored by TFC and Ovation Fertility, applicants were asked to submit a fertility story. An independent, 12-person committee with a background in infertility reviewed all of the submissions to make the final selection. Erin's story about her struggle to conceive her daughter and her efforts to have another baby helped secure her place as the grant recipient.

Writes Erin in her submission: "I hope that you, in your positions of power, will see me and hear my story, and understand that I am not unique— I am not an exception. I am not the first to suffer marital problems or experience depression as a result of my infertility. I am not the first to struggle with how to pay bills or make ends meet… I am a wife, mother, daughter and now, an advocate. I am asking for your help in addressing infertility."

Erin will not be attending RESOLVE Advocacy Day alone. She will join her husband, Justin and Kaylen Silverberg M.D., the medical director of TFC – and the fertility specialist who treated her. As a well-known champion of accessible fertility care, Dr. Silverberg regularly attends the annual event to speak to members of Con gress about important issues in reproductive care.

According to Dr. Silverberg, "We were thrilled with the response to our request for Advocacy Day grant submissions. Although we can only provide one grant, all applicants will travel to Washington, D.C., in a different way, as Erin and I will be bringing their stories with us to share with lawmakers on Capitol Hill."

During RESOLVE Advocacy Day, Erin will attend lobbying workshops in which Dr. Silverberg and other experienced advocates will teach attendees how to effectively lobby their congressional delegation. She will then have the opportunity to speak to members of Congress on behalf of the infertility community.

"Not everyone has the resources or skills to attend Advocacy Day, but every fertility patient has a story to tell. Texas Fertility Center and Ovation Fertility are proud to give Erin the opportunity to attend this special even t and make her voice heard on Capitol Hill," Dr. Silverberg said.

About Texas Fertility Center
Texas Fertility Center (TFC), one of the nation's leading full-service infertility practices, provides advanced infertility and reproductive endocrinology services to patients throughout Texas, the southwestern United States and the Americas. Since 1980, TFC has been recognized nationally and internationally for outstanding pregnancy rates, leading-edge laboratory procedures and innovative research programs. For more information, please visit http://www.txfertility.com.