New Delhi, June 22, 2020 — To support cloud, enterprise and workstation customers that require the robustness and performance of hardware RAID at an entry-level cost point, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) announces the Adaptec^® SmartRAID 3100E RAID adapters which are designed to provide reliable hardware RAID protection for customer data in cost-sensitive end applications. The SmartRAID 3100E provides over 60 percent performance acceleration over Microchip’s prior-generation Adaptec Series 8E products at 40 percent power savings.  The Adaptec SmartRAID 3100E series joins Microchip’s existing production-released family of PCIe^® Gen 3 SAS-3/SATA SmartRAID 3100 adapters. The new SmartRAID 3100E adapters are ideal for systems desiring application acceleration from caching support and entry-level enterprise RAID data protection without the cost of cache protection or advanced RAID levels of full-featured RAID adapters.

“The SmartRAID 3100E entry-level adapters offer a migration path for those seeking to transition from software RAID solutions or a legacy entry-level hardware RAID solution to Microchip’s proven Smart Storage stack,” said Andrew Dieckmann, associate vice president of Microchip’s Data Center Solutions business unit. “These adapters offer a built-in DRAM cache of 1 or 2 GB providing significant performance acceleration and lower power over previous generations and are ideal for 4K random read/write workloads.”

Entry-level SmartRAID 3100E RAID adapters are well suited for applications such as computing and graphical applications, edge compute and storage nodes, and industrial and manufacturing servers. Enterprises and cloud service providers now have the option to update the popular Adaptec Series 6E and Series 8E RAID adapters to the Smart Storage platform for these applications and benefit from the unified drivers, firmware and management tools across the Smart Storage family.

Deployment Tools

The SmartRAID 3100E adapters share the common Smart Storage deployment tools such as the Adaptec maxView Storage Manager and the new open-source, software-defined storage plug-ins. Public firmware, software and documentation are available at www.adaptec.com/support. A dedicated Adaptec knowledgebase is also available at ask.adaptec.com.

Availability

Adaptec SmartRAID 3100E series board-level adapters are available in volume production quantities now. Two new devices, the 3102E-8i and 3101E-4i, supporting hardware RAID levels 0, 1 and 10, provide data reliability and performance acceleration for up to eight and four direct attach devices, respectively. For additional information, visit www.microchip.com/smartstorage or contact a Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor. To purchase products mentioned here visit our purchasing portal or contact a Microchip authorized distributor.

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About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 120,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) brings five more “Wizard World Virtual Experiences” featuring stars of iconic series across its digital video platforms through this month. Today at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, cast members from the “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” universe will appear, including Randy Flagler, Kara Killmer, Miranda Rae Mayo, Jon Seda, Teddy Sears, Brittany Curran and Samuel Hunt. Then on Wednesday, it’s the stars of “Gotham,” Crystal Reed, Francesca Root-Dodson, James Carpinello and Michael Cerveris, beginning at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. On Sunday, Tati Gabrielle and Gavin Leatherwood of the web series “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” follow at 4 p.m. ET / 1 pm. PT. Next it’s the “Supernatural” trio of Shoshannah Stern, Tahmoh Penikett and Chad Rook on Monday at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, followed that day by “Riverdale” standouts Trevor Stines and Bernadette Beck at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.

These are in addition to several previously announced virtual events this week: ]“Legacies" today, “Krypton” on Thursday, “The Walking Dead” on Friday, and “The Runaways” on Sunday.

During each session, the celebrities will participate in a FREE live moderated video Q&A, followed by one-on-one video chats, recorded videos and autographs. Sessions are accessible to virtual attendees on their computer and mobile devices via http://www.wizardworldvirtual.com.

As part of the events, fans across the globe can:

• Submit questions via chat during the free 45-minute panels (open to everyone, no entry fee to watch or submit). Panels available for viewing live or on demand via Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wizardworldvirtual; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wizardworld; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld/
• Participate in a personal, exclusive two-minute live video chat with each celebrity (paid) (vary by celebrity)
• Purchase a recorded video from each star specifying the message if desired
• Purchase an autograph on an 8”x10” photo

Pricing varies by item for the individual chat, video and autographs, available on the Website.

Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences

• Monday, June 22, "Chicago Fire/Chicago P.D.," Randy Flagler, Kara Killmer, Miranda Rae Mayo, Jon Seda, Teddy Sears, Brittany Curran, Samuel Hunt · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
• Monday, June 22, "Legacies," Peyton Alex Smith, Thomas Doherty, Ben Geurens, Demetrius Bridges, Ben Levin, Quincy Fouse · 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 24, "Gotham," Crystal Reed, Francesca Root-Dodson, James Carpinello, Michael Cerveris · 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
• Thursday, June 25, “Krypton,” Rasmus Hardiker, Sonita Henry · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
• Friday, June 26, “The Walking Dead,” Chandler Riggs, Xander Berkeley, David Morrissey, Jayson Warner Smith, Juan Javier Cardenas, IronE Singleton, Emma Bell, Karl Makinen · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
• Sunday, June 28, "Runaways," Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Angel Parker, Annie Wersching, James Marsters, Kevin Weisman, Brigid Brannagh, Brittany Ishibashi, Clarissa Thibeaux · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
• Sunday, June 28, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” Tati Gabrielle, Gavin Leatherwood ·  4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
• Tuesday, June 30, "Supernatural," Shoshannah Stern, Tahmoh Penikett, Chad Rook · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
• Tuesday, June 30, "Riverdale," Trevor Stines, Bernadette Beck ·  4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT

About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World Virtual Experiences powers a content-rich channel that provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy programming and to directly connect with celebrities via a variety of video platforms. Additional initiatives may soon include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. Additionally, Wizard Entertainment owns a minority interest in Cinedigm’s ( NASDAQ:CIDM) ConTv.

The 2020 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

Home and Business loan consultants launches new look to match focus on delivering On Time loan services which are hassle-free and best rate in the market!

Cochin, Kerala State, India – June 22, 2020 – Cochin Financial Services, a full-service business and home loan consultants offering home and business loan servicing in South India, announced today the launch of a brand new website (http://cochinfin.com) to enhance the customer experience.

“It’s an exciting time at Cochin Financial Services (CFS). We’re growing our loan consultant base while focusing on innovation that enables us to deliver on time without any hassle as promised. I founded Cochin Financial Services (CFS) because I saw a need to eliminate surprises and put people in the strongest position when it comes to loan requirement,” said Manoj Thomas, Founder & CEO, Cochin Financial Services.

“Our new website is the start of what’s ahead. Our technology improvements are designed to give our customers the best user experience and help our loan consultants perform more productively and bring transparency among our clients.” said Tina Manoj, COO, Cochin Financial Services. “Our new website answers the call for simplified navigation and more intuitive surfing.”  Added Tina Manoj

Cochin Financial Services started in Cochin, Kerala, India in 2005. It has grown to more than 25 franchise offices in India and abroad.

“Our website evolution is just the beginning. We have a number of other planned digital enhancements and new products that will make the home / business loan process more accessible for our customers. We thank Daddy Cool Technologies (https://daddycool.tech) in Dubai for being our digital partners” – Manoj Thomas added up.

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About Cochin Financial Services (CFS)

We, cochin Financial Service is a mediator between the loan seeker and the banks providing loans in India. We have various tie ups with banks and we are sure that you will get your financial requirements full filled here. We are doing this service since 2005. Our head office is in Cochin. We provide our services all Kerala. We also finance companies and individuals in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Visit http://cochinfin.com

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New research by file encryption tool NordLocker explores people’s habits related to file storage, sharing, and protection.

London, England - U.K. | June 22nd, 2020 -- New research by NordLocker reveals that people mostly use email to share their files. Despite posing the biggest security risk, email was the most common method of sharing files for 58% of US and 56% of UK users.

“Even though email is one of the most popular targets for cyberattacks, people still trust it with their personal information,” says Oliver Noble, an encryption specialist at NordLocker. “If an email gets hacked, all of its attachments, such as sensitive documents or private photos, can fall into the hands of criminals.”

According to the survey, other ways people use to share their files include cloud services (35%), messaging apps (27% of US and 46% of UK users), external drives (14-15%), and file transfer services like WeTransfer (10%).

The file encryption tool NordLocker has anonymously surveyed 1,400 people in the UK and the US to find out about users’ habits when it comes to file storage and sharing as well as to understand how people protect their sensitive data.

Exposure to cyber threats

More than half of the respondents (67% of US and 55% of UK users) admit to having fallen victim to a malicious cyber activity at least once. Almost every second user from the US and more than every third user from the UK has had their computer infected with a virus. As many as 3 out of 10 US users and 2 out of 10 UK users have clicked on a link in a scam email, while 7% of users from the US and 8% of those from the UK were asked to pay a ransom to regain access to their own files.

How does exposure of private data feel? Losing a personal computer or finding out someone has access to it is almost as concerning as losing a wallet, having important documents stolen, or returning home to an open front door, the NordLocker study has revealed.

Those who have been victims of cyberattacks tend to take their digital security more seriously. For example, 39% of US users who haven‘t experienced any malicious cyber activity don‘t protect their files. The number decreases to only 16% among those who have. In the UK, the numbers are 32% and 19% respectively.

What people store on their computers and how they value it

Despite the similar results in the US and UK, there was a difference in what users consider as private information and how valuable they think it is. For example, US users equally value their tax records and medical records. 72% of respondents who store these types of files on their computers consider this information as very and extremely valuable. Personal photos and work-related data are also regarded as very valuable by US users (67% and 65% respectively).

In comparison, users from the UK value their photos more than any other type of files they store on their computers: 70% of respondents chose photos over their medical records (69%), work-related data (60%), and tax records (60%).

“Although users consider photos as the most valuable, these types of files don’t hold any sensitive information that could be used in a scam. On the other hand, various documents, tax information, and medical records contain social security numbers and bank account details, which could cause people financial harm or pose a risk of identity theft,” warns Oliver Noble.

How people protect their files

In both the US and the UK, every second person shares their personal computer with other people, thus, they tend to protect their files in one way or another. 75% of respondents claim they protect their files, with passwords being the most popular choice (46%). 16% of respondents say they use encrypted cloud storage, while 12% say they practice hiding their files on a computer manually.

“Even though the safest way to protect files is encryption, NordLocker research shows that only 1 out of 10 people uses an encryption tool to protect their files,” explains Oliver Noble. “The results indicate that cybersecurity is still murky waters to some computer users, and public education on the matter needs improvement.”

About NordLocker:
NordLocker is a tool that secures files stored on a computer or in the cloud with end-to-end encryption. It was created by the cybersecurity experts behind NordVPN – one of the most advanced VPN service providers in the world. NordLocker is available for Windows and macOS. For more information: nordlocker.com.

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Hingham, MA and South Weymouth, MA, Jun 23, 2020 -- The shutdown for the Covid-19 pandemic left many with a feeling of helplessness. Hingham resident Shelly Osterberg and her friends, Amy Crean and Kathleen Thrun, also of Hingham, Kirsty Nicholson of Scituate and Carolyn Wright of Norwell, who met regularly for lunch, certainly felt the impact and decided to do something to help. The five friends formed FLAG (Front Line Appreciate Group) Boston, a group committed to bringing meals to health care professionals on the South Shore, including South Shore Hospital. For this effort, FLAG Boston has been named the recipient of The Smiling Neighbor award given by South Weymouth Dentist Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD.

“A friend of mine shared with me an effort she had just started in Michigan, which involved raising money to buy meals for healthcare workers which were made and delivered by local restaurants. My friends and I decided to set something like that up for the South Shore and Boston area and that’s how FLAG Boston started,” said Osterberg.

FLAG Boston set up a Facebook group and began fundraising, primarily online. The group started on March 31st and ultimately raised $47,709. They coordinated restaurants, caterers, cafes, bagel shops and other eateries to deliver meals from Weymouth to Cape Cod to Newtown-Wellesley. The last meal was delivered on June 5th by Atlantic Bagel of Hingham to South Shore Hospital.

“The pandemic has hit so many people so hard. It was very gratifying to do something nice for people providing critical medical care and at the same time help out the restaurant owners, many who have been devasted by the shutdown,” said Osterberg. “For my business, I work at home. So, the shutdown didn’t impact me that way. I just wanted to help and was grateful to find a way to do so through FLAG Boston.”

In lieu of the usual honors for being selected a Smiling Neighbor—either a $50 gift card to Stockholders or a Sonicare Easy Clean model. Osterberg chose the toothbrush.

“What FLAG Boston accomplished in such a short amount of time makes this group very worthy of our Smiling Neighbor award,” said Dr. Wolfert.

The Smiling Neighbor award is given out on a quarterly basis to citizens of Weymouth going above and beyond the call of duty for their fellow citizens. People can nominate a Smiling Neighbor by sending an e-mail of 200 words or less to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please remember to include your name and telephone number as well as the name and telephone number or e-mail of the person they are nominating. Nominations can also be sent to The Toothboss, 1121 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA  02190.

For more information on The Toothboss, visit Dr. Wolfert’s website at www.toothboss.com or call 781-335-0604 to schedule a consultation.

About The Toothboss:
The Toothboss offers: comprehensive examinations (written treatment and treatment plan provided); cosmetics; crowns, bridges and tooth-colored restorations; partial and full dentures; periodontics (early cases treated); oral surgery; restoration of conventional and small diameter implants; and emergency services (24-hour emergency phone number available).

The Toothboss accepts most insurance plans. They also accept payment from most PPO and indemnity plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Delta Dental. They also accept all major credit cards and have arranged payment plans through LendingClub.

To schedule an initial consultation, please call 781-335-0604. For more information, visit www.toothboss.com.

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