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Exterro Unveils New CSR Projects Focused on Empowerment, Education, and Sustainable Community Development

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COIMBATORE, India, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exterro, Inc., the leading provider of data risk management software solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, Exterro Gives Back, which continues to transform lives across underserved communities through a wide range of impactful initiatives. Led by CEO Bobby Balachandran, Exterro is deepening its commitment to sustainable social change, focusing on empowering women, improving educational opportunities, and supporting vulnerable populations through long-term projects.

The Exterro Gives Back initiative, which stems from Bobby’s belief that businesses should reinvest in society, is founded on the principles of shared growth and empowerment. The CSR program operates through the BTG Trust (formerly Life Ray Trust), with a mission to extend meaningful, sustainable support to marginalized groups, particularly women, children, and senior citizens. This approach integrates the efforts of Exterro employees and partners to create lasting change within communities.

Empowering Women through Skill Development

A flagship project of Exterro Gives Back is “Stitch her Dreams,” an initiative designed to uplift single mothers and disadvantaged women by providing them with essential skills to become financially independent. The project offers a three-month training program in tailoring, led by certified trainers, after which participants receive sewing machines to start their own home-based businesses. The goal is to empower women to earn an income while caring for their families.

“Our goal is to create a self-sufficient ecosystem for women, where they don’t just learn a skill but are equipped to support their families in the long term,” said Dr. Kavitha Thangasami, Chief R&D officer at Exterro. “This initiative is about empowering women to be economic drivers in their communities, breaking cycles of poverty.”

Supporting Education and Infrastructure Development 

In collaboration with the BTG Trust and local NGOs, Exterro has adopted several government schools in South India, focusing on improving infrastructure and delivering essential educational resources. These initiatives include upgrading sports facilities, renovating classrooms, and installing water filtration systems to ensure students have access to clean drinking water. Recognizing the importance of technology and communication skills in today’s workforce, Exterro has set up computer labs and English language training classes to equip students with the technical and language proficiency necessary to succeed in the corporate world.

“Our focus on education is grounded in the belief that it is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. By improving infrastructure and supporting students, we are laying the foundation for future leaders and change-makers,” said Bobby Balachandran, CEO of Exterro.

Additionally, Exterro’s educational efforts extend to employee participation, with volunteers providing technical training in MS Office, Excel, and other critical skills, further enhancing students’ employability. Through the Students of Life project, Exterro also sponsors the education of talented students from underprivileged backgrounds, removing financial barriers to their academic success. Many students, including aspiring aeronautical engineers, have benefitted from full scholarships, enabling them to pursue higher education and build brighter futures. This comprehensive approach highlights Exterro’s dedication to empowering future generations through education, technology, and skill development.

Community Outreach and Support for Vulnerable Populations

Exterro’s commitment goes beyond education and women’s empowerment, focusing on uplifting vulnerable communities, including orphanages, tribal villages, and old-age homes. Through donation drives, Exterro provides essential items such as books, clothing, sanitary products, and toys to orphaned and special-needs children, while also sponsoring the education of underprivileged girls. In remote tribal communities, the company offers food and educational supplies, ensuring access to basic necessities. Exterro also fosters meaningful, long-term relationships with old-age homes by providing nutritious meals and clothing to elderly residents, creating a sustained impact on their well-being.

Driving Awareness and Social Change

As part of its broader CSR vision, Exterro is committed to raising awareness on key social issues such as women’s safety, road safety, and drug abuse prevention. In collaboration with law enforcement and local communities, Exterro sponsors marathons like the Freedom Run to promote women’s rights and equality, organizes bike rallies to encourage road safety and helmet use, and works with Tamil Nadu Police Department to combat drug abuse among students by promoting sports and other constructive activities. These initiatives aim to inspire long-term behavioral change and create safer, more inclusive communities.

“We are building for the future,” said Bobby Balachandran. “Our CSR initiatives are designed to create lasting impacts, not just for the people we help today, but for generations to come. This is the heart of Exterro’s mission—to give back in a way that builds stronger, more resilient communities.”

About Exterro 

Exterro offers the most comprehensive software platform for managing data risks. Busy legal and IT leaders use our powerful technology solutions to navigate complex e-discovery, privacy compliance, data governance, digital forensic investigations, and cybersecurity response challenges in a unified platform. Our software is used by thousands of industry-leading businesses, government agencies and law firms across the world.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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