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

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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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AFP Launches No Code AI for Finance Certificate to Upskill Finance Teams

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New certificate empowers financial professionals with real-world AI skills that don’t require programming expertise

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) announced the launch of its No Code AI for Finance Certificate Program. Taught by an AI expert with a background in finance and operations, the virtual on-demand program goes beyond theory, providing practical applications of AI in finance.

Key takeaways

Practical curriculum: The certificate course, developed through feedback from finance practitioners, provides hands-on exercises and lessons on building a data foundation, training and interpreting machine learning models, generating insights with generative AI and embedding ethics in AI adoptionSelf-paced learning: Once registered for the certificate, eight hours of on-demand content across four modules are available in AFP Learn.Professional recognition: The certificate course is eligible for 9.6 CTP, FPAC and CCM Credits and provides a Digital Badge and printable certificate upon successful completion.

Why it matters
The finance function is at a critical turning point. Data volumes are growing while finance professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less. The No Code AI for Finance Certificate equips teams to scale their impact by automating labor-intensive workflows and speeding up processes while maintaining accuracy.

Comprehensive curriculum
The certificate program includes four modules that are tailored to the specific needs of finance professionals:

Data Foundations for Trustworthy Finance Analytics: Learn about decision cycles AI can shorten, mitigation tactics for AI hallucinations, and the difference between supervised, unsupervised and generative tasks.Understanding the Full Machine Learning Process and Its Results: Learn to frame finance machine learning problems correctly, choose and defend the right success metrics for each task and translate model results into business-ready insights.Generative AI for Finance: Smarter Questions, Faster Insights: Learn to write prompts for GenAI, generate and refine GenAI-supported data-prep code, pressure test insights with GenAI and apply guardrails for GenAI.From AI Capability to Adoption & Ethics by Design: Learn to select and prioritize a first AI pilot, design an operating cadence, draft an ethics and risk control sheet, and define ROI and adoption KPIs.

Each module includes downloadable assets to help learners apply the lessons to their day-to-day work.

Key quote
“At AFP, we recognized a clear need for training that addresses finance-specific applications of AI. This certificate acts as a bridge to connect financial professionals to the transformative power of AI, ensuring they remain the indispensable strategic partners their organizations require,” said Pat Culkin, President & CEO of AFP.

Ready to lead AI adoption in your finance team?
Enroll in the certificate program and begin working toward the No Code AI for Finance Certificate.

FAQs
Who should enroll in this certificate program?
The program is designed for financial professionals at all levels looking to integrate AI into their workflows.

Are there any prerequisites for the course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to professionals of all technical backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required.

How is the course delivered?
The course consists of eight hours of on-demand content across four modules, which can be completed at the learner’s own pace.

How much does it cost to enroll in the certificate program?
The certificate program is $295 for AFP members and $495 for non-members.

About AFP®
Headquartered outside of Washington, D.C., and located regionally in Singapore, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of treasury and finance members and their organizations. Established and administered by AFP, the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials set standards of excellence in treasury and finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest networking conference worldwide for about 7,000 corporate financial professionals.

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Joe Hodanich
Senior Director, Digital Strategy & Content
Association for Financial Professionals
Email: jhodanich@financialprofessionals.org

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KT Corp. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corporation (NYSE: KT), South Korea’s largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT’s English website at https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC’s Edgar database at www.sec.gov. Shareholders may also request a hard copy of the Form 20-F Annual Report that includes audited financial statements of 2025, free of charge, by sending an e-mail to the Company’s IR department at ktir@kt.com.

About KT Corporation (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT)

KT Corporation is the leading integrated telecommunications and platform service provider based in South Korea. Principal services include mobile, Broadband, IPTV, B2B communications, and fixed-line telephony. The Company has industry-leading market presence in Broadband, media services, and fixed-line telephony by maintaining the No.1 market share positions. Also, the Company is the No.1 player in B2B communications and offers a wide range of digital transformation services (DC, Cloud, AI, etc.). Additionally, the Company possesses a well-balanced portfolio of diverse subsidiaries focusing on media/content, financial services, real estate developments, and commerce industries.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and the industries in which we operate. The forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “should,” and similar expressions. Those statements include, among other things, the discussions of our business strategy and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. We caution you that reliance on any forward-looking statement involves risks and uncertainties, and that although we believe that the assumptions on which our forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could be incorrect. The uncertainties in this regard include, but are not limited to, those identified in the risk factors discussed above. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not conclude that we will necessarily achieve any plans and objectives or projected financial results referred to in any of the forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to release the results of any revisions of these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

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+82-70-4193-4036
ktir@kt.com

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SK TELECOM CO. LTD. FILES ITS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 20-F

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SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F can be viewed on www.sktelecom.com, as well as from the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Printed copies of SK Telecom’s complete audited financial statements (including footnotes) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025 can be requested, free of charge, by written request to skt.ir@sk.com.

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