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U.S. Minority Business Development Agency and Urban Strategies, Inc. Announce New Partnership to Strengthen Opportunities and Access for Minority Businesses

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BALTIMORE, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development at the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Eric Morrissette and Esther Shin, president of Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI), celebrated a partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding to strengthen opportunities and access for emergent enterprises of color throughout the country.

As a federally designated Community Development Financial Institution, Urban Strategies’ CDFI focuses on helping underserved businesses and communities prosper with training and expertise in accessing necessary resources.

“The ability for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities to dream and actualize their economic goals is oftentimes a hard-fought battle. These entrepreneurial dreamers, in partnership with USI and the USI CDFI, are building a pathway to access resources with thoughtful funders and strategic partners who understand the systemic challenges that call for meaningful and equitable strategies. USI is proud to solidify this partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency to create pathways for families with enterprising aspirations to achieve stability, prosperity, and liberation.” – Esther Shin, USI, President

The mission of the MBDA is to foster, promote and develop minority enterprises, including promoting their growth and global competitiveness, by providing technical assistance and highlighting business development opportunities. Financial assistance provided by the agency is designed to help deliver a range of services.

Through the partnership, USI and the MBDA will work as strategic partners to scale access to services and capital for emergent businesses of color, leveraging the capabilities of each organization to expand public awareness of their priorities, initiatives and resources. They will also identify opportunities to support each other’s work, with efforts to recognize USI as a collaborator with MBDA grantees nationwide, including sharing information about USI activities through MBDA networks.

USI will provide opportunities for MBDA officials to speak at and become engaged in USI-hosted events and share information about the agency’s programs through its network.

About the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): 

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises (MBEs). For more than 50 years, MBDA’s programs and services have better equipped MBEs to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues, and expand regionally, nationally, and internationally.                                                      

About USI CDFI
The USI Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification is a designation given by the CDFI Fund to specialized organizations that provide financial services in low wealth communities and to people who lack access to financing. The USI CDFI provides equitable access to affordable financial products and services. For information www.usi-cdfi.org

About Urban Strategies Inc.
Founded in 1978, Urban Strategies, Inc. is a national nonprofit leader with extensive experience in implementing results-based human capital development strategies in communities that are undergoing physical revitalization. USI supports communities while working with partners to develop economic opportunities, cradle-to-college/career success, high quality health services and a range of comprehensive service supports. The organization is leading people efforts and neighborhood transformation in 32 cities and 48 communities across the nation. USI’s mission is to help ensure that all families will be stable and thriving. For more information www.usi-inc.org.

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Qmulos Now Available on Cisco Global Price List (GPL), Accelerating Continuous Compliance Solutions for Joint Customers

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CHANTILLY, Va., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qmulos, a leader in Continuous Compliance, today announced that its flagship products, Q-Compliance (Q-C) and Q-Behavior Analytics and Audit (Q-BA2), are now available on the Cisco® Global Price List (GPL) via the SolutionsPlus Partner Program. This strategic integration allows Cisco partners and customers to seamlessly purchase Q-C and Q-BA2 directly through Cisco’s sales organization, simplifying procurement and accelerating the deployment of automated compliance solutions.

Qmulos now available on Cisco® Global Price List (GPL)!

By joining the Cisco GPL, Qmulos deepens its pre-existing partnership with Splunk, now a Cisco company, empowering organizations to address complex automated compliance challenges with integrated, validated technologies. The collaboration enables a unified buying experience for customers looking to combine Cisco’s industry-leading infrastructure with Qmulos’ specialized capabilities.

“Becoming a SolutionsPlus partner and getting on the Cisco GPL is a major milestone in our commitment to fostering a stronger, more secure digital ecosystem alongside Cisco,” said Matt Coose, CEO and Founder at Qmulos. “This enables us to meet the growing demand for our solutions while providing Cisco customers with a streamlined path to simplify technical evidence collection, streamline workflows, and strengthen cyber posture.”

Key Benefits of Q-Compliance (Q-C) and Q-Behavior Analytics and Audit (Q-BA2) on Cisco GPL:

Simplified Procurement: Customers can now acquire Qmulos through their existing Cisco sales representative, reducing vendor onboarding time.

Validated Integration: Q-C and Q-BA2 work seamlessly within Cisco’s (Splunk’s) architecture, ensuring reliability and performance.

Enhanced Security & Visibility: Continuously monitor control status and effectiveness across numerous compliance frameworks and environments in near-real time.

For more information on the combined solution, visit www.qmulos.com or contact your Cisco account manager. 

About Qmulos
Qmulos is a premier Splunk-based cybersecurity and compliance company founded in 2012 that automates risk management, security compliance, and auditing. They provide real-time compliance solutions for complex environments, helping government and commercial clients adhere to standards like NIST, CMMC, and FedRAMP through actionable, evidence-based insights.

Media Contact:
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danielle.schiffman@qmulos.com
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New Study Reveals Retail Security Measures Are Driving Customers Away

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DALBAR and Competitor IQ survey of 500 North American shoppers uncovers a costly tension between loss prevention and the customer experience

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DALBAR, Inc. and its division Competitor IQ today released the 2026 Retail Security and Loss Prevention Study, a survey of 500 U.S. and Canadian consumers on how loss prevention strategies affect the retail shopping experience. The findings reveal a significant tension between security and convenience — one that is already costing retailers sales.

38%
of shoppers have abandoned a purchase due to in-store security measures

Key Findings

Security Measures Are Pushing Shoppers Out the Door
A significant share of respondents report abandoning purchases due to security-related friction. Locked merchandise cabinets and access restrictions are the leading causes — and the full study breaks down exactly which measures are driving customers away.

Locked Merchandise Is the Biggest Pain Point
Many customers say locked displays negatively impact their shopping experience. Many feel mistrusted and will leave rather than wait — and the data shows a clear link to lost revenue that retailers cannot afford to ignore.

Safety Matters, But Rarely Drives Store Choice
Most shoppers already feel a baseline level of security when they enter a store. The study reveals which measures build customer confidence — and which ones backfire by sending shoppers online instead.

Customers Want Technology, Not Barriers
A strong majority believe AI and surveillance technology can better balance loss prevention with convenience. The full study includes detailed breakdowns of customer preferences by age, income, and retail category.

“Retailers are caught in a difficult position: theft is rising, but the measures used to combat it are alienating the honest shoppers they need to retain. The path forward lies in smarter, less intrusive security — and the data shows exactly what that looks like.”
— DALBAR / Competitor IQ Research Team

When Customers See Theft Happen In-Store…
Most say they would shop there less often or stop visiting entirely.
Only a small share reports no change in behavior. The reputational cost of visible theft is significant — and quantified in the full report.

About the Study
The 2026 Retail Security and Loss Prevention Study was conducted by DALBAR, Inc. and Competitor IQ in April 2026, surveying 500 consumers across the United States and Canada. The full report includes detailed findings by demographic, retail category, and security measure type — with actionable recommendations for loss prevention teams.

Request the Full Report
www.dalbar.com | www.ciqdata.com | press@dalbar.com

About DALBAR, Inc.

About Competitor IQ

DALBAR, Inc. has set the standard for measuring and improving investment advice and financial services quality since 1976. DALBAR awards are recognized as a symbol of excellence in the financial community.

Competitor IQ is a division of DALBAR, Inc. specializing in competitive intelligence and customer experience research, helping organizations make data-driven improvements to service quality and retention.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Worthy
compete@ciqdata.com
www.ciqdata.com

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MILLROCK TECHNOLOGY APPOINTS NEIL A. GOLDMAN AS CFO

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KINGSTON, N.Y., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Millrock Technology (“Millrock”), a provider of lyophilization and advanced freeze-drying solutions for the life sciences and biopharmaceutical industries, today announced the appointment of Neil A. Goldman, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Goldman is a veteran executive who brings a distinguished track record as CFO of both private equity-backed and public companies across the MedTech, advanced manufacturing, and professional services industries. Throughout his career, he has consistently transformed mid-market and entrepreneur-led businesses into high-performing platforms through a combination of strategic M&A, operational discipline, rigorous execution, and strong financial leadership.

Most recently, Mr. Goldman served as CFO of Life Science Outsourcing, Inc., a national medical device contract manufacturer, where he implemented operational improvements and upgraded enterprise systems to scale the platform. Prior CFO roles include BioPorto A/S, a Copenhagen-listed in-vitro diagnostics company, Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. and Unwired Technology LLC, a high-tech manufacturer. Mr. Goldman began his career at Ernst & Young and holds a B.S. in Business from Miami University. At Millrock, Mr. Goldman will play a critical role in enhancing the company’s financial foundation, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and enabling continued expansion.

“We are thrilled to welcome Neil to the Millrock team,” said Tom Hochuli, Chief Executive Officer of Millrock Technology. “His depth of experience across both public and private environments, combined with a proven ability to scale businesses and drive value creation, makes him an ideal fit for this next phase of growth. Neil’s leadership will be instrumental as we continue to build a world-class organization.”

“I am excited to join Millrock Technology at such a pivotal time for the company and the lyophilization market,” said Mr. Goldman. “Millrock has a strong reputation for innovation, service, and quality, and I look forward to partnering with the entire team to accelerate our strategic roadmap.”

About Millrock Technology

Millrock Technology Inc. is an innovator of freeze-drying (lyophilization) instrumentation and process development solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and diagnostics industries. Millrock specializes in laboratory, pilot, and production-scale lyophilizers with advanced process control technologies that optimize efficiency, compliance, and scalability. To learn more, please visit www.millrocktech.com.

About Artemis

Headquartered in Boston, MA, Artemis is a specialized private equity firm focused on partnering with differentiated Industrial Tech companies, whose people and products enable a healthier, safer, more connected, and productive world. For more information on Artemis, please visit www.artemislp.com.

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