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Equinix Continues to Expand Sustainability Initiatives with Additional €1.15 Billion in Green Bonds

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today announced that it has issued an additional €1.15 billion in green bonds. This builds on more than $750 million offerings in green bonds that Equinix completed in September this year. With these latest issuances, Equinix will have issued a total of approximately $6.9 billion of green bonds, making it a top 5 issuer of green bonds in the U.S. Equinix will utilize the green bonds to further its sustainability initiatives and enhance the operational efficiency of its global business.

“We view green finance as an integral part of our sustainability strategy at Equinix,” said Katrina Rymill, SVP Corporate Finance & Sustainability, Equinix. “Our green bonds demonstrate Equinix’s continued commitment to design, build and deliver the most reliable, secure and sustainable data center and digital infrastructure possible in order to benefit our customers, our investors, and the communities in which we operate.”

Equinix issued €650 million principal amount of 3.25% senior green notes due 2031 and €500 million principal amount of 3.625% senior green notes due 2034. Equinix used rate locks to hedge a significant portion of the interest rate risk associated with the issuance of the Euro green bonds. Accounting for such hedges, the 6-year and the 10-year Euro green bonds are expected to carry an effective coupon to Equinix of 3.27% and 3.65%, respectively. The offering closed on November 22, 2024.

Equinix intends to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds from the green bonds to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, recently completed or future Eligible Green Projects. Equinix’s allocation strategy includes covering project expenditures up to two years before the issuance of the green bonds and three years following the green bond issuance. These projects, which form the backbone of the company’s sustainability mission, span a wide range of impactful categories—from green building development and renewable energy innovations to advanced energy efficiency, resource conservation and cutting-edge decarbonization solutions.

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Equinix’s Eligible Green Projects follow its 2024 Green Finance Framework based on the Green Bond Principles of June 2021 and Green Loan Principles of February 2023, a set of guidelines that promote transparency and integrity in, and advance the standardization of, green debt disclosures. The Framework aims to increase Equinix’s focus on protecting the environment and addressing global climate change through greenhouse gas emissions reductions, increasing resource efficiency and driving corporate transparency and accountability.Globally, Equinix has continued to invest in new and innovative technologies in energy efficiency, renewable energy and heat export projects as part of its global Future First sustainability strategy, focusing on areas that have the greatest impact on customers and key stakeholders.In 2023, it maintained 96% renewable energy coverage across its portfolio. It also remains focused on improving the energy efficiency of its facilities as measured by power usage effectiveness (PUE), which improved 8%+ compared to the prior year.In addition, Equinix was recognized for its climate performance and transparency in 2023 by achieving the highest ranking of the CDP’s prestigious Climate Change A List for the second consecutive year. Of 23,000+ companies that disclosed environmental data to CDP in 2023, less than 2% received the top score.

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Equinix Issues More Than $750 Million in Green Bonds to Drive Sustainability Initiatives [press release]What Are Green Bonds? How Are They Used in the Data Center Industry? [blog]2023 Equinix Sustainability Report and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Metrics [report]

About Equinix
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company®. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Equinix’s intent to allocate an amount equal to the net proceeds from the green bonds to finance, or refinance, a portfolio of Eligible Green Projects; the effective coupon rates on the green bonds as a result of hedging; the intended impact of Equinix’s Green Finance Framework; Equinix’s long-term sustainability goals; and similar statements that are not historical facts. Please see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix, for factors that might cause such differences. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

 

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QuickStart Acquires Career Development Solutions to Accelerate Growth in Government and Enterprise Businesses

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QuickStart has acquired Career Development Solutions (CDS) to expand its IT training capabilities for government and enterprise clients. This partnership leverages CDS’s expertise in workforce development and QuickStart’s AI-powered learning platform to address critical IT skills gaps and support career advancement for individuals and employers.

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — QuickStart, a leader in online IT workforce development, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Career Development Solutions (CDS), a leading provider of IT training to government and enterprise clients.

CDS is a recognized leader in career readiness and workforce training, with extensive expertise in career transition support, employer partnerships, and government funding programs. The acquisition accelerates QuickStart’s already rapidly growing B2G business by adding significant relationships and business in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Additionally, the CDS team adds depth of B2B experience in helping employers upskill and reskill IT teams across a range of subject areas.

“This acquisition represents an incredible opportunity to combine the strengths of QuickStart and Career Development Solutions, enhancing our ability to deliver impactful training programs that ensure learners are prepared for today’s fast-evolving IT workforce,” said Bryan Kenna, CEO of QuickStart. “Together, we will rapidly expand the solutions we provide to individuals and government and enterprise partners.”

The acquisition enhances QuickStart’s dedication to providing training that addresses individual and employer needs. Leveraging a proprietary AI-powered learning platform, QuickStart develops highly targeted, skills-based career pathways and training plans to close critical digital skills gaps and provide exceptional outcomes for learners and employers.

Ryan Landry, President and Managing Director at Career Development Solutions, stated, “The acquisition of Career Development Solutions into the QuickStart family makes us, overnight, a tech-enabled workforce development ecosystem. We now handle everything from talent development to talent acquisition, providing solutions that truly lower customer costs. It’s an exciting time to be a business leader working with our tools and systems.”

For more information about QuickStart, visit https://www.quickstart.com/

To learn more about Career Development Solutions, visit www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com

About QuickStart

QuickStart offers IT training for emerging and established professionals in the field. For over 35 years, QuickStart has partnered with IT experts and hiring managers to develop industry-aligned certificate courses and bootcamp training programs. Through online learning tailored to the latest developments in AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft Azure, and more, QuickStart empowers entry-level and experienced IT professionals with leading-edge skills for the workforce.

To best prepare students for professional success, QuickStart offers personalized learning plans and career support services, including resume building, coaching, and job search assistance. Students emerge ready to add value to their organizations, improve their earning power, and achieve their professional goals. Follow QuickStart on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

About Career Development Solutions

Career Development Solutions offers career training programs to better your life. We give students new opportunities through globally recognized career training programs. We provide industry-leading certifications, training preparation, focused career paths, award-winning teachers, and the support you deserve.

Our career development programs match job training with industry-recognized stackable certifications built into our training programs. We create and deliver training programs that focus on in-demand sectors, including Information Technology and Manufacturing, along with closing the Technology Gap that is hindering individuals across our county from gaining employment. For more information, please visit the Career Development Solutions website or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Imelda Wistey, QuickStart Learning, 1 (855) 800-8240, quickstart@quickstart.com, https://www.quickstart.com

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ImageSource, Inc. Reinvigorates Executive Team

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ImageSource, Inc. Promotes Phong Hoang to Chief Product Officer

OLYMPIA, Wash., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ImageSource, Inc., the manufacturer of ILINX, the world’s most flexible process-improvement platform, is proud to announce the promotion of Phong Hoang to Chief Product Officer. Previously serving as Vice President of Software Development, Phong has been instrumental in shaping ILINX software into a premier enterprise process-improvement platform.

Since joining ImageSource in 2006, Phong has led the evolution of the platform through the ILINX software development lifecycle—including design, development, and testing—fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Under his leadership, the ILINX platform has grown from its initial concept of point solution to fill third-party software gaps to a robust suite of software modules that drive efficiency and transformation for customers across industries.

“Phong’s vision and leadership have been pivotal to the evolution of ILINX as a flexible, scalable solution for modern business challenges,” said Terry Sutherland, CEO of ImageSource. “His ability to inspire and direct development teams has been key to our platform’s success and global adoption.”

Phong brings a wealth of technical expertise to his role, holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State University, Long Beach. His background includes proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, C++, Web Service, and Windows Installer, as well as valuable industry experience at Kofax, Microsoft, and Pierce County before joining ImageSource.

As Chief Product Officer, Phong will continue to guide the future of the ILINX platform, ensuring its capabilities align with emerging market needs and deliver transformative outcomes for ImageSource customer-partners.

About ImageSource
ImageSource, Inc. makes process innovation easy with advanced solutions built on ILINX®, the world’s most flexible process-improvement platform, delivered by a team of experts committed to customer-partner success. Leveraging proven technology and deep implementation expertise, ImageSource empowers leading enterprises and government organizations to reduce risk, modernize operations, unlock revenue, and transform the customer experience. For more information, visit www.imagesourceinc.com, or call (360) 943-9273.

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VANTIS VASCULAR CLOSES $10M IN SERIES B-1 PREFERRED FINANCING

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Funds will be used to initiate US commercialization of its CrossFAST™ Integrated Microcatheter Advanced Delivery System

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vantis Vascular, Inc., a pioneering medical technology company founded by physicians with a passion to revolutionize vascular interventions, today announced the successful closing of $10 million Series B-1 preferred financing, following a raise of $30 million to date from high-net-worth individuals and National Institute of Health grants.

The CrossFAST Advanced Delivery System is commercially available in the US as part of a limited market release.

“We are proud to have the ongoing support of a strong group of investors who share our vision of transforming how complex interventional procedures are performed,” said Jason Turner, Chief Executive Officer at Vantis Vascular. “This funding is a critical milestone for Vantis and will allow us to continue our ongoing product development efforts, expand our team and initiate US commercialization of the CrossFAST Advanced Delivery System for complex high-risk PCI procedures.”

The CrossFAST System is the first and only dual monorail microcatheter advanced delivery system purpose-built for complex coronary and peripheral interventions. Unlike guide extension catheters, which have limited ability to reach targeted areas in high-risk PCIs and demonstrated risk of vessel trauma and damage to previously placed stents, the CrossFAST Advanced Delivery System incorporates an integrated microcatheter with a seamless transition to lower the risk of these adverse events during catheter delivery. The CrossFAST System is powered by DuoPRO™ Interlocking Technology, a novel mechanism coupling the microcatheter to the outer delivery catheter, allowing the system to be advanced as one unit for enhanced pushability and efficient navigation, a significant limitation of guide extension catheters, especially in complex high-risk procedures.

“With the completion of this financing, we plan to initiate the limited market release of the CrossFAST System in the United States,” commented Gary McCord, Chief Commercial Officer at Vantis Vascular. “We are confident that CrossFAST can safely navigate calcified and tortuous anatomy with ease, empowering physicians to deliver life-saving therapies to patients more effectively than ever before.”

The CrossFAST Integrated Microcatheter Advanced Delivery System is commercially available in the United States as part of a limited market release. Full market release is planned in 2025.

About Vantis Vascular:

Vantis Vascular, Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to revolutionizing vascular interventions. Founded by physicians, Vantis develops performance-driven technologies that aim to provide faster, safer and more effective treatments. With a focus on innovation and patient-centric solutions, Vantis is committed to advancing the field of interventional cardiology and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

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