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Cloudficient Welcomes Kevin Jacobs and Donna Peterson as New Advisors to the Board of Directors

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2 years ago

July 8, 2024

Cloudficient, a top provider of information governance and archiving solutions, announces Kevin Jacobs and Donna Peterson as new advisors. Their extensive experience in the legal software and services industry will be invaluable for driving Cloudficient’s innovation and growth.

DOVER, Del., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Cloudficient, a leading provider of information governance and archiving solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Kevin Jacobs and Donna Peterson as advisors to its Board of Directors. Their extensive experience and proven leadership in the legal software and services industry will be invaluable as Cloudficient continues to drive innovation and growth.

“We are thrilled to have Kevin and Donna join our advisory board. Their combined expertise in legal software, strategic growth, and operational excellence will be instrumental in guiding Cloudficient through our next phase of innovation and market leadership.”

Kevin Jacobs brings over three decades of expertise in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic growth initiatives. He is the Founder and Managing Partner at Mantra Capital, where he focuses on deal sourcing, incubating companies, go-to-market strategies, and scaling business operations. Previously, Kevin launched DTI’s eDiscovery business, and held the roles of Vice President (VP) of Technology, and VP of Mergers & Acquisitions at Epiq, where he managed complex business processes, acquisition integration, and technology strategy.

“I am honored to join Cloudficient’s advisory board and look forward to contributing to the company’s strategic growth,” said Kevin Jacobs. “Cloudficient is at the forefront of innovation in information governance, and I am excited to help shape the future of this dynamic industry.”

Donna Peterson has a robust background in marketing, operations, and client services within the technology and healthcare sectors. She is currently serving as a Senior VP, Investments, at Mantra Capital, and CEO of Mantra1, LLC, respectively. Donna’s prior roles include VP of Marketing at RS Medical, Inc., VP of Operations and Client Services for the Northwest Region, at DTI, as well as VP of Operations and of Marketing at Fios, Inc., prior to its acquisition by DTI. Her strategic vision and operational acumen have consistently driven business transformation and market expansion.

“I am thrilled to be part of Cloudficient’s journey as an advisor,” said Donna Peterson. “The company’s commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach aligns with my own values. I am eager to leverage my experience to support Cloudficient in delivering unparalleled solutions to its clients.”

Peter Kozak, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Cloudficient, commented on the appointments, “We are thrilled to have Kevin and Donna join our advisory board. Their combined expertise in legal software, strategic growth, and operational excellence will be instrumental in guiding Cloudficient through our next phase of innovation and market leadership.”

Kevin and Donna’s extensive experience in the legal software and services industry will support Cloudficient’s mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions that help organizations manage and secure their information assets effectively. As advisors, they will provide strategic insights and guidance to enhance Cloudficient’s product offerings and market reach.

About Cloudficient

As a pioneer in Information Governance and Foundational eDiscovery, Cloudficient is redefining traditional archiving, compliance, and data governance through its suite of innovative cloud-based solutions. With a focus on right-sized eDiscovery, both legacy and live data capture, intelligent retention, and game-changing export speeds, Cloudficient empowers organizations to retain complete control over their data, mitigating the risk of vendor lock-in and potential data ransom scenarios.

For more information, visit www.cloudficient.com

About Mantra1, LLC

Mantra1, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a legal technology focused consulting firm that drives data, team and service transformations from the inside, using their Three Pillars Approach. Clients turn to Mantra1 to increase competitive advantage and profitability, enhance market position, and strengthen organizational efficiency. The company’s leadership team has executed over 25 eDiscovery mergers and acquisitions and brings 40 years combined industry technology stack, operational leadership and marketing experience to every engagement.

For more information, visit www.mantra-1.com

About Mantra Capital

Mantra Capital is a $90 million cross-border venture capital fund with primary geographical focus in the United States and India. Mantra’s investment focus is driven by experience embracing the full investment continuum, from startup to fully scaled company. Founded in 2019, the team’s multiple decades of experience spans investing over $2 billion, in over 250 transactions. Mantra invests in seed through series A/B, in TMT with a special focus on 3 sub-sectors namely, financial, legal tech, and real estate technology, using a Zero-Failure Approach that aggressively applies a combination of capital efficiency, operational prowess, and transaction know-how to support the entrepreneur and to generate alpha returns.

For more information, visit www.mantra.capital

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Shelley Bougnague, Cloudficient Solutions Inc, 1 585 577 4068, shelley.bougnague@cloudficient.com, www.cloudficient.com

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Infineon wins patent infringement case against Innoscience

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32 minutes ago

June 18, 2026

MUNICH, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The District Court Munich, Germany (Landgericht München I) today ruled in favor of Infineon Technologies in two further of the patent infringement cases – specifically one based on a patent one based on a utility model – concerning gallium nitride (GaN) technology between Infineon and Innoscience.

The cases concern the unauthorized use of GaN technologies patented by Infineon by the Chinese company Innoscience. With today’s rulings, the court prohibits Innoscience from manufacturing, selling, and marketing additional patent-infringing products in Germany. Furthermore, the court has ordered Innoscience to pay damages to Infineon.

This marks Innoscience’s third and fourth legal defeat in a series of court cases, each of which found that Innoscience’s products infringe Infineon’s patents. Courts and authorities in both Germany and the United States have repeatedly concluded that Innoscience’s products infringe Infineon’s intellectual property rights. Prior rulings include the decision against Innoscience from August 1, 2025, in an initial German proceeding. Furthermore, on May 7, the Full Commission of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found that Innoscience had infringed an Infineon patent in the field of gallium nitride (GaN) technology. Additional proceedings regarding the infringement of other Infineon patents are pending in the U.S. and Germany.

GaN plays a pivotal role in enabling high-performance and energy-efficient power systems in a broad range of applications, including renewable energy systems, data centers, industrial automation, and electric vehicles (EVs).

“Today’s ruling demonstrates the value of our GaN portfolio and underscores our commitment to vigorously defending our intellectual property and promoting fair competition,” said Johannes Schoiswohl, Senior Vice President and Head of Infineon’s GaN Systems Business Line.

Infineon continuously strengthens its position as a leading integrated device manufacturer (IDM) in the GaN market with the industry’s broadest IP portfolio, comprising approximately 450 GaN patent families. The company remains dedicated to fostering innovation and advancing semiconductor technology to address the world’s most pressing challenges, from decarbonization to digital transformation.

About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Alan R. Mann as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence

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32 minutes ago

June 18, 2026

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Alan R. Mann is recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Data Analytics and Decision Support.

Alan R. Mann has built a distinguished career in data analytics defined by precision, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to data integrity. With 36 years of experience spanning government, private sector, and health care environments, he is widely respected for transforming complex data into actionable insight that supports informed decision making and improved outcomes.

Since 2023, Mr. Mann has served as a data analyst and senior decision support analyst at Highmark Health, where he manages reporting package responsibilities for the Encompass team. In this role, he develops advanced programming that enables sales teams to deliver data driven client presentations, compare client profiles across multiple health care benefit metrics, and measure outcomes for up to nine chronic conditions.

Mr. Mann’s responsibilities also include evaluating additional coverage measurements and product performance metrics, conducting data discovery to integrate internal database sources, and reducing manual transcription through streamlined data workflows. He finalizes data integration efforts that improve reporting efficiency and supports enhancements to pharmacy focused reporting products, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.

A critical component of his work involves designing comprehensive test plans to validate the accuracy and reliability of program outputs. When discrepancies or uncertainties arise, Mr. Mann rigorously retests and validates results, reinforcing his commitment to quality, precision, and trustworthy analytics. His expertise across government, health care, data science, and business analytics continues to add measurable value to the organizations he supports.

Mr. Mann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science degree from Capella University. He further expanded his technical skill set through certification in artificial intelligence from the Texas McCombs School of Business. His professional affiliations include SAS, SASUG, Scouting America, and AEPhi, reflecting both his technical engagement and community involvement.

Outside of his professional work, Mr. Mann enjoys traveling, collecting model and toy trains, and playing guitar. He credits much of his success to the guidance of his mentor, Barry Morstan, and expresses deep gratitude to his wife, Louis, and his parents, Gilbert and Muriel, for their continued love and support.

Looking ahead, Mr. Mann plans to continue contributing to his organization while gradually preparing for the next phase of his professional journey, confident in the lasting impact of his work in data analytics and decision support.

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, editorialteam@continentalwhoswho.com

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Aquarius.io Launches Press AI & PR Spotlight: Your New AI Team

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32 minutes ago

June 18, 2026

They Call it “The Unfair Advantage”.

LOS ANGELES, Jun 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

Talent is not enough without a team.

Most people do not lose because they lack talent. They lose because they do not have a team behind them. Aquarius is out to change that. Two new tools, Press AI and PR Spotlight, put a full news team and a full marketing department in one person’s hands. It is the kind of firepower everyone needs go scale. See it all at Aquarius.io.

Press AI: a full news team for one person

Press AI is a full news team for one person. Give it a story and it researches live sources, checks the facts, turns your interviews into clean, quotable transcripts, and hands back a finished piece with sources attached, ready to file. It does the work of an entire team, so one reporter can chase more leads, break more stories, and beat every deadline.

“Talent is everywhere. The team behind it is not,” said Chaela Harrell, a co-founder of Aquarius. “Aquarius gives one person the power of a whole company. We are your unfair advantage.”

PR Spotlight: your own marketing department

PR Spotlight is a full marketing department in a single tool. Answer a few questions and it researches your brand, then builds investor grade pitch decks and complete media kits, designs your logo, and even handles your contracts, letting you upload, send, sign, and receive them through DocuSign. Together, Press AI and PR Spotlight do the work of an entire team, putting serious media and marketing power in anyone’s hands. Press AI and PR Spotlight are available now at Aquarius.io. Take a look, test it and see what the hype is about.

The rest of the Aquarius family

Press AI and PR Spotlight join a whole family of Aquarius tools: Muse Lab for image and video, Chronicles for cinematic storytelling, Viral AI for social content, and Aria, a voice driven executive assistant. The platform is self serve, so you only pay for what you make. Every tool is built on one idea: give one person the team they never had. That is your unfair advantage.

Press AI and PR Spotlight are the next step in what Aquarius set out to do: put professional grade tools in the hands of the people who were never handed a team.

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