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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Holding Out of the Darkness Campus Walks Throughout Illinois

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College and high school communities join the fight against suicide

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Students from high schools and colleges, along with faculty, staff and school communities across Illinois, will join the fight against suicide in local Out of the Darkness Campus Walks this spring, sponsored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The walks provide an opportunity for people impacted by suicide to come together to connect and support one another, as well as raise awareness and funds for AFSP.

This spring, Campus Walks will be held at several colleges and high schools, including:

Illinois Institute of Technology Campus Walk, 1:30 p.m., March 30, Keating Sports Center, 3040 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, ILLewis University Campus Walk, 10:00 a.m., April 26, St. Charles Borromeo, 101 Airport Road, Romeoville, ILStillman Valley High Campus Walk, 12:30 p.m., May 4, Stillman Valley High School, 425 S. Pine Street, Stillman Valley, ILNorthwestern University, 11:30 a.m., May 10, Northwestern University Lakefill, 70 Arts Cir Drive, Evanston, ILFor information on campus walks: www.afsp.org/ILCampus

In 2022, suicide was the third leading cause of death for people in Illinois ages 10-34, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2023, 78 percent of communities in Illinois did not have enough mental health providers to serve residents, based on federal guidelines.

“The life-saving work we do at AFSP – research, mental health education, advocacy, and support – is funded by events like our Out of the Darkness Campus Walks,” said Angela Cummings, executive director of AFSP-Illinois. “However, these walks are about bringing people together to not only fight suicide, but to share their stories and bring hope to all those impacted by suicide.”

AFSP works to prevent suicide through education, advocacy and support for those impacted by suicide. The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks raise awareness of these efforts and funds, which are split between Illinois and national efforts.

“The theme for the campus walks this year is ‘Hope Walks Here,’ and on walk day, you can truly feel the hope,” said Diana Cazares, Special Events Manager, AFSP-Illinois. “It’s so amazing to see students supporting each other and encouraging open dialogue, letting their fellow walkers know they are not alone.”

Since the first campus walk was held in 2009, these walks have provided a platform to create awareness about mental health issues. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to individuals affected by suicide.

There is no fee to register for an Out of the Darkness Walk. Individuals wishing to participate can find the registration page for their local walk at www.afsp.org/ILCampus. Register today and be part of the movement coming #TogetherToFightSuicide.

To find out more about the nearest local campus walk, check www.afsp.org/ILCampus.

About the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to individuals affected by suicide. The organization creates a culture that is smart regarding mental health through educational programs, advocation for suicide prevention, and providing support for those affected by suicide. All donations go towards these efforts with the goal to greatly reduce the national suicide rate.  

AFSP and its Illinois chapter are dedicated to improved research, education, and advocacy. Through its statewide network of volunteers, AFSP Illinois offers prevention education programs that emphasize the importance of research-proven self-care techniques as well as the value of engaging professional support.

About Out of the Darkness Campus Walks:
The mission of The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention’s Campus Walks is to allow a platform for individuals to come together in support of suicide prevention. Held in hundreds of cities across the country, these events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to suicide, and also provide an easier venue for mental health discussion across diverse backgrounds.

Suicide Prevention Resources: www.afsp.org/resources
Suicide Warning Signs: www.afsp.org/signs
Media: Reporting on Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/reporting-on-suicide-prevention

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide, please call or text 988 for the Suicide Crisis Lifeline.

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Eficode receives Atlassian Partner of the Year 2026 for Software Solutions

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Eficode has been named Atlassian Partner of the Year 2026 for Software Solutions, recognizing performance in new business development, thought leadership, and delivering solutions that complement Atlassian’s offering.

HELSINKI, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Atlassian announced today that Eficode has been awarded the Atlassian Partner of the Year 2026 for Software Solutions in recognition of their exemplary contributions and achievements throughout the calendar year 2025. This accolade acknowledges exceptional performance in new business development, thought leadership, and the delivery of products and services that effectively complement Atlassian’s offerings.

Eficode was among the select group of partners honored at the annual Atlassian Partner of the Year awards, in recognition of their sustained commitment and outstanding customer engagement.

“Our Partner of the Year winners represent the very best of our ecosystem—driving innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions, and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to customer success. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and recognize the incredible impact they’ve made in helping customers unlock their full potential with Atlassian,” said Bill Hustad, Head of Channel and GTM Ecosystems at Atlassian.

“This recognition reflects the trust our customers place in us and the dedication of our teams every day. We focus on helping organizations use AI in the software development lifecycle and build effective software tooling that supports real business outcomes. It’s rewarding to see the impact this has on our clients’ success, and we’re excited to keep building on that with Atlassian,” said Henri Hämäläinen, Chief Product Officer and Co-CEO of Eficode.

Eficode brings deep experience in AI-driven software development and building effective SDLC tooling that helps teams work smarter. They have supported organizations such as Air France–KLM, Supercell, and The Very Group in saving costs, future-proofing their environment for innovation, and building more efficient software processes and better customer experiences. Learn more about Eficode’s work with Atlassian solutions.

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Bizcap launches Line of Credit in Europe to meet growing SME demand

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MUNICH, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe can now access up to €500,000 in funding thanks to a flexible, fast-turnaround line of credit offered by Bizcap.

The Line of Credit is designed to help businesses manage cash flow, respond to seasonal pressures, and act on growth opportunities. The new facility offers set-up within two to three days, followed by ongoing access to funds as needed.

Bizcap’s Business Line of Credit gives SMEs a more adaptable funding solution than many traditional lending products, with flexible drawdowns and repayments aligned to business cash flow. Businesses only pay for the funds they use, and once the facility is in place, they can access capital as needed without having to reapply each time.

The launch comes as Bizcap builds on a strong start in Europe, following its launch into Luxembourg in July 2025, then expanding lending into Germany in October 2025, where it facilitated more than €4 million in funding in its first month of lending. Bizcap has described Germany as its most successful international expansion to date, underlining strong product-market fit and the effectiveness of its partnerships-led strategy in Europe.

“Europe has responded favourably to Bizcap’s fast, flexible and transparent approach to funding, and that’s exactly why this Line of Credit launch matters,” said Laura Schlag, Managing Partner for Bizcap Europe.

“Our early traction in Luxembourg and Germany showed us there is clear demand from SMEs for funding that moves at the speed of business. With our Line of Credit, businesses can access capital when they need it, use only what they need, and stay in control of their cash flow.

“For many SMEs, funding needs don’t arrive in one neat moment. They ebb and flow with stock purchases, supplier payments, payroll, tax obligations, and growth opportunities. This product is designed to meet that reality with flexibility, speed and clarity.”

Bizcap’s Line of Credit has already proven itself in other international markets, where the product has seen strong uptake from SMEs seeking reliable working capital and repeat access to funding. Its expansion into Europe reflects Bizcap’s broader strategy to bring practical, flexible business finance to underserved SME markets.

Albert Gahfi, Bizcap’s Global Co-CEO, said the launch of Line of Credit in Europe reflects both market demand and Bizcap’s confidence in the region’s long-term potential.

“We’ve seen in Luxembourg and Germany just how strongly SMEs and partners respond when funding is fast, transparent and built around real business needs,” he said.

“Launching our Line of Credit in Europe is a natural next step. It gives businesses an ongoing source of capital they can draw on as opportunities arise, without the friction of starting from scratch each time.

“Our model is built to move quickly, but it’s also built to understand businesses properly. We look beyond rigid scorecards and assess overall financial health, which means we can support a broader range of SMEs with practical, responsible funding solutions.”

This broader underwriting approach and Bizcap’s focus on overall business health are themes the company has highlighted in its European rollout.

Bizcap works closely with advisers, brokers and partners across its markets to help deliver funding solutions to a broader range of business clients. In Europe, that partnership-led approach has already played a major role in its early growth, where Bizcap says trust, credibility and strong broker relationships were key to its first-month results.

Bizcap is offering select advisers access to bring this solution to their clients. Interested advisers can email partners@bizcap.eu or become a partner via their website.

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Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Picus Security as the 2026 Global Company of the Year for Advancing Automated Security Validation

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Recognition highlights Picus for pioneering a unified, AI-driven approach that is reshaping the security validation market and delivering meaningful customer impact

SAN ANTONIO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan today announced that it has awarded Picus Security the 2026 Global Company of the Year recognition in the automated security validation industry. This recognition highlights Picus Security’s consistent leadership in delivering measurable security outcomes, advancing innovation, and driving customer impact in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year recognition to an organization that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation. The firm evaluates companies based on a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Picus Security excelled in both, aligning its long-term vision with enterprise security needs while executing efficiently at scale. The company’s strategic agility and sustained investment in autonomous exposure validation have enabled it to scale effectively across North America, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets, serving large enterprises across sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, government, and technology.

“Picus Security’s rapid growth, diversified revenue streams, expanding global presence, and strong partner ecosystem reflect a company entering a new phase of accelerated scale. Its platform breadth, enterprise adoption, and continued investments across integrations, alliances, marketplaces, and service providers position it to play a pivotal role in advancing the automated security validation market,” said Ying Ting Neoh, an industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Picus Security continues to differentiate through a unified, AI-driven security validation platform that integrates breach and attack simulation, automated pentesting, and autonomous exposure validation to measure real exploitability, correlate siloed findings, and reveal the small fraction of exposures that truly matter. With evidence-based reporting, compensating control guidance, and always-up-to-date attack content, Picus Security transforms enterprise security validation into a continuous, automated, and intelligence-driven practice.

“We’ve entered the Post-Mythos and GPT-Cyber era. Frontier AI models can now write exploits and launch autonomous attacks against thousands of targets in parallel, yet most enterprises are still validating their defenses at human speed,” said Volkan Ertürk, co-founder and CTO of Picus Security. “That gap is no longer survivable with periodic pentesting or manual red teaming. It demands autonomous validation: continuous, AI-driven proof that your controls hold and your real exploitable paths are closed. Frost & Sullivan’s recognition affirms that Picus is leading this shift, and that the market is ready for it.”

Frost & Sullivan commends Picus Security for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company’s vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first approach are shaping the future of the automated security validation industry and enabling enterprises to manage cyber risk in dynamic environments proactively.

Learn more about Picus Security’s innovation at https://www.picussecurity.com/resource/blog/why-frost-sullivan-named-picus-2026-global-company-of-the-year

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.

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About Picus Security
Picus Security, the leading security validation company, gives organizations a clear picture of their cyber risk based on business context. Picus transforms security practices by correlating, prioritizing and validating exposures across siloed findings so teams can focus on critical gaps and high-impact fixes. With Picus, security teams can quickly take action with one-click mitigations to stop more threats with less effort. Offering Adversarial Exposure Validation with Breach and Attack Simulation and Automated Penetration Testing, working together for greater outcomes, Picus delivers award-winning, threat-centric technology that allows teams to pinpoint fixes worth pursuing.

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