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Riot Games and 1,000 Dreams Fund Announce Cadets to their Esports Broadcasting Cadetship for Women

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2 years ago

September 3, 2024

The program offers a three-month, paid cadetship position at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Centre in Dublin, Ireland.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a nonprofit which empowers talented women in need with scholarships, mentorship and other critical resources to help them reach their dream careers, is pleased to announce the two cadets selected to their Riot Games Esports Broadcasting Cadetship at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Centre (RBC) in Dublin, Ireland.

The cadets selected for the three-month, paid cadetship position are:

Angelica F. of Ireland, @lichel – Technological University of the Shannon – Clonmel in Tipperary, Ireland

Emma L. of Denmark, @emsy – Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark

Additional cadetship partners include video game developer, publisher and esports tournament organizer Riot Games and their Remote Broadcast Center, Powered by AWS, first launched under the internally dubbed project name “Project Stryker.”

All parties involved are committed to creating a more diverse and equitable future for all through their commitment to such initiatives as the Esports Broadcasting Cadetship for women.

“We are thrilled to welcome Angelica and Emma to the RBC team in Dublin,” said Allyson Gormley, Global Operations Director, Remote Broadcast & Production for Riot Games. “It’s an incredibly exciting time for our team as we prepare for the League of Legends World Championship beginning September 25 from across Europe, and we couldn’t imagine a better opportunity for Angelica and Emma to begin their esports broadcasting careers than the chance to learn and contribute on Riot’s biggest annual event that brings joy to players around the world.”

The Riot Games Esports Broadcasting Cadetship was launched to accelerate the careers of women interested in the behind-the-scenes roles that are crucial to the esports broadcasting and production industry. It was designed especially for applicants in college or university interested in esports production, or those with previous esports production experience and applicants from the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region. The program is part of 1DF’s BroadcastHER Initiative created in 2018 to fuel the dreams of women who aspire to work in the gaming and esports industry.

“We are incredibly excited to announce the two outstanding cadets selected for the Riot Games Esports Broadcasting Cadetship. This program embodies our commitment to fostering talent and opening doors for women through our work at 1,000 Dreams Fund,” said Christie Garton, Founder and CEO of 1,000 Dreams Fund. “Angelica and Emma have shown remarkable passion and potential, and we can’t wait to see them thrive as they gain invaluable experience at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Centre. This opportunity represents not just a career boost, but a chance to shape the future of esports broadcasting.”

Following a series of five Masterclasses that the partners co-hosted to help train people interested in esports careers as well as those who are interested in applying for the cadetship, 1,000 Dreams Fund kicked-off a competitive multi-week recruitment process through which these two cadets were selected.

“Growing up, I’ve always wanted to work in the gaming and esports industry as it meant a lot to me in my adolescence; from shaping who I am now, to meeting the most important people of my life,” said selected cadet Angelica, who has pursued a degree in creative media. “Now that I have been chosen for this incredible opportunity, I finally caught up to that dream.”

As part of their prize, the two Cadets will receive:

A paid three month-long internship opportunity at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Centre in Dublin, Ireland;Funding for the accommodation for the duration of their internship;Travel stipend for travel to/from Dublin for the cadetship;Additional mentorship opportunities will be provided by our partners onsite;$500 grant to put towards a career coach who specializes in the gaming and esports industry who will provide direct career consultation and guidance to Cadets;Two 60-minute mentor sessions (beginning and end of internship program).

They will also have access to additional pop-up experiences and learning opportunities with our partners in 2024, as well as the opportunity to gain hands-on training by working alongside the Riot Games RBC team during the course of the Cadetship.

To learn more about the Riot Games Esports Broadcasting Cadetship,, visit 1,000 Dreams Fund’s website.

About 1,000 Dreams Fund

1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF) is a nonprofit that empowers talented young women in need with scholarships, mentorship and other critical resources that help them reach their dream careers. 1DF believes that big obstacles should never stand in the way of big dreams. Since its launch in 2016, over $1 million in funding has been granted to talented young women in need, helping them pay for the “extras” in school like study abroad, tech devices for the classroom and travel to conferences and seminars. 1DF has been featured in NBC News, USA Today, MarketWatch, Forbes, Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Entrepreneur, TODAY and others. To learn more about 1DF, visit http://1000dreamsfund.org/

About Riot Games

Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, we released our debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports.

With League in its second decade, we’re continuing to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and multiple work-in-progress titles. In addition, Riot Forge gives developers access to Riot’s IP to create games like Ruined King and plenty of other adventures across Runeterra. We’re also expanding the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, our Emmy Award-winning animated series.

The annual League of Legends World Championship features qualified esports teams from 12 international leagues. Worlds is the most widely viewed and followed esport tournament, and it’s among the largest and most popular gaming and sporting events in the world.

Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, and led by CEO Dylan Jadeja, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three years in a row and featured on numerous lists including Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “25 Best Companies to Work in Technology,” “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility.”

About Riot Games Remote Broadcast Centre, Powered by AWS

Riot Games Remote Broadcast Centre, Powered by AWS represents a new innovative approach to creating a centralized global broadcast model through strategically placed Remote Broadcast Centres (RBCs) around the world. First launched under the codename “Project Stryker,” these RBCs work to provide increased capacity for Riot’s esports content and events while also lowering operational costs, and ensuring top-tier quality and consistency across all of its esports productions around the world.

As the most player-focused gaming company in the world, Riot’s esports team is driven by the ultimate goal of bringing joy to esports fans around the world through our growing portfolio of esports. With more titles comes more esports events happening around the world on any given day, Riot Games’ RBCs help create a broadcast model that is:

Global – Providing high-level support to live event broadcast anywhere in the world at any timeEfficient – Supports all global regions in a streamlined fashion that’s also cost-effectiveScalable – Able to adjust and grow alongside Riot’s esports business objectives as they mature for the futureInnovative – Utilizing cutting-edge technology that will deliver the high-level broadcast productions that are synonymous with Riot Games.

Contacts

1,000 Dreams Fund – Kayla Cooper

broadcasther@1000dreamsfund.org

202-468-6600

Riot Games – Brenna Webb

brwebb@riotgames.com

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

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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

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

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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

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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13 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

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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