• The BeKindTech Fund will support and invest in startups that develop technology and applications to tackle the misapplication, misuse and abuse of technology, with investments ranging from Seed stage to Series A
• Any startup with a purpose-driven solution to ensure tech is used for good can submit their application at www.bekindtechfund.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2021 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing business through innovative technology solutions, announced the launch of BeKindTech Fund, a new initiative from Globant Ventures that aims to tackle the negative societal effects created by the misuse or misapplication of technology.

“We believe that tech is inherently good and improves lives around the world. It connects us, spurs innovation for the greater good, and enables reinvention. However, when misapplied or misused, its impact can be negative. This needs to be addressed to ensure tech is beneficial for humanity as a whole, and we need to act now”, explained Martín Migoya, Globant CEO & Co-founder. 

As an established tech leader and digital solutions creator, Globant is opening a call for applications from tech startups globally who are seeking investment and support for their work focused on tackling the negative collateral effects caused by the misuse of technology. 

Globant Ventures, the Company’s venture capital (VC) arm, will evaluate each submission and pursue funding opportunities to startups via equity or convertible note formats, with investments between USD 100K to USD 1 million on a case-by-case basis. Together with other partners who may want to co-invest in these tech startups. The purpose and the ability of each tech project or app to make effective changes in user behaviors and multiply good practices will be key elements for selection consideration.

The scope of the debate around technology’s potential for negative societal impacts  -- and, in turn, the focus of the BeKindTech Fund -- is broad, ranging from texting and driving to screen time abuse to social media addiction. Recent events, studies and reports have created broader awareness around the consequences of the misuse of social networks, AI bias and information or filter bubbles, among other challenges. While awareness is important, combating these issues is now paramount.

“The synergy of Globant’s reinvention approach, Globant Ventures’ entrepreneurs support and Globant's Be Kind initiative uniquely positions the BeKindTech Fund to make a real difference and help us create great impact in the near future,” said Guibert Englebienne, Co-founder of Globant and President of Globant X. 

If you are an entrepreneur or startup focused on mitigating the negative impacts of tech and ensuring tech is used for good, or are interested in knowing more about .beKindTech Fund, please visit www.bekindtechfund.com and join the revolution.

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This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase any equity, debt or other financial instruments of BeKindTech Fund or Globant Ventures.
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About Globant

We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale.

• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
• We are members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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Globant is the first tech services company to create a Studio comprised of specialists in metaverse to help clients reinvent their digital spaces.

Globant to host a panel on metaverse impact and opportunities on November 10th at its signature Converge event.

San Francisco, October 28, 2021 -- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing business through innovative technology solutions, announced today the launch of the Globant Metaverse Studio, which will offer organizations a set of solutions and services to take advantage of the sphere of opportunities provided by this new space.

“The metaverse opens new digital spaces where companies can extend their presence, offering and creativity, maximizing customer and employee engagement. These new spaces will open the doors for the reinvention of how existing brands connect with their consumers, as well as the opportunity for a new breed of fully digital ones to grow their business”, explained Martín Migoya, Globant CEO & Co-founder.

This new Studio will be able to leverage Globant's expertise on digitalization, media, gaming and blockchain to develop these experiences. Globally, more than 2000 skilled Globers will be working on projects related to the new studio, helping to build the tools, technologies, and strategies that will allow Globant’s clients to reinvent themselves and emerge as industry leaders as this evolves. 

“The metaverse is the next evolution of our society. Many brands have already been exploring the space and creating innovative experiences but we understand that companies need to have a holistic view into their existence within the metaverse to be successful. We want to help our clients rethink the consumer experience and reinvent their business models for the future,” said Matías Rodríguez, VP of Technology of the Metaverse Studio.

To learn more about the metaverse, register to Converge, The Power of Reinvention that will take place virtually on November 10th | 12 PM EST. Cathy Hackl, CEO of Futures Intelligence Group and also known as The Godmother of Metaverse, Ted Schilowitz, Futurist at Paramount Pictures, and Kasper Weber, Co-Founder & CEO of BeyondCreative, will sit together to discuss the future of the metaverse, what it means for organizations and much more.

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About Globant:

We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale. 

• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are members of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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CONVERGE “The Power Of Reinvention” - November 10th, 12pm EST

• Hosted by James Corden,  some of the brightest minds that are reshaping the future will reunite at CONVERGE to discuss the impact of technology in humanity and analyze new trends like metaverse, blockchain and AI, among others. 
• Register for free at https://converge.globant.com/

SAN FRANCISCO, November 03, 2021 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing business through innovative technology solutions, presents its conference for business leaders, investors and global talent: “CONVERGE: The Power of Reinvention”. This year’s edition will be broadcasted online at 12pm EST on November 10th. Free registration at https://converge.globant.com/ 

“CONVERGE: The Power of Reinvention” will be hosted by James Corden, from The Late Late Show with James Corden, and will feature will.i.am, Creative Innovator, Entertainer & Tech Entrepreneur;  Prof. Yuval Noah Harari, Historian, Philosopher and bestselling author who will be discussing how technology can help humans flourish; Martín Migoya, Globant Co-founder and CEO; Guibert Englebienne, Co-Founder and President of Globant X; and Patricia Pomies, Globant Chief Operating Officer. In addition to this, Cathy Hackl, CEO of Futures Intelligence Group and globally known as The Godmother of Metaverse; Ted Schilowitz, Futurist at Paramount Pictures; and Kasper Weber, Co-Founder & CEO of BeyondCreative, will share their insights and latest thoughts on Metaverse in a dedicated panel.

“This new edition of CONVERGE arrives in a time when AI, blockchain and metaverse and more are becoming mainstream and experts need to demystify these and guide Companies on how to leverage new tech into relevant consumer experiences,” said Martín Migoya, CEO & Co-founder of Globant. “CONVERGE’s unique selection of speakers will share inspiring insights and stories to ignite us, our clients and many other companies and leaders into reinvention journeys.”

“We are living at a time in which we are facing great changes in technology, businesses and climate, and this new reality affects everything we do,” added Guibert Englebienne, Co-founder and President  of Globant X. “It has never been more important for businesses, societies and humankind to break through. Only the organizations with the ability to adapt and reinvent themselves will thrive.”

Last year, Globant hosted two editions of CONVERGE, one in June titled “A New Era of Collaboration” that brought together renewed experts to discuss how organizations can leverage technology to shape the workplaces of the future, and “CONVERGE+” in September where experts discussed the reinvention of the Software Development Experience and Globant presented Augmented Coding. Both brought together prominent speakers such as Steve Wozniak, Guy Kawasaki, Pascal Finette, Madeline Di Nonno, Michael Feathers, James Taylor and Tan Le, among others.

To learn more about the event and to register for CONVERGE: The Power of Reinvention, visit https://converge.globant.com/en/the-power-of-reinvention

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• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are members of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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As part of its Be Kind to The Planet initiative, the company compensated for all CO2 emissions by supporting regenerative projects around the world

Globant already signed the Science-Based Target commitment letter to work towards becoming a Net Zero emissions company

SAN FRANCISCO, October 29, 2021 -  Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing business through innovative technology solutions, announced today that it became carbon neutral as a new step in its commitment to become a net-zero company. Globant started its Net-Zero Roadmap in 2020 when it moved to 100% renewable electricity buying renewable energy certificates that ensured the use of renewable sources in all its operations.

“At Globant we have always been aware of our environmental footprint and reaching carbon neutrality is another important step in our Race to Zero journey,” said Martín Migoya, CEO and Co-founder of Globant.  “Our efforts to become a net-zero company are aligned to our purpose of making the world a better place, one step at a time and being part of the solution.”

In 2021, Globant signed the Science-Based Targets (SBT) Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment letter joining the Race to Zero global movement, devoted to taking rigorous and immediate action on the company's business related emissions. Globant, with offices in 18 countries and more than 20,000 globers, has started to work on a global decarbonization action plan. Reducing its energy consumption, ensuring the provision of renewable sources of electricity and greening the commuting of globers are only some of its ongoing initiatives to meet its responsibilities towards achieving a zero carbon world.

As a leading technology solutions provider, Globant also works with its global client portfolio to offer them more sustainable strategies. By the end of 2020, the company launched its own Sustainability Studio leveraging the intersection between business, technology and sustainability to help companies reduce their emissions ahead of the 2030 deadline of achieving a 50 percent reduction in global emissions. 

To raise awareness inside of the organization and make the carbon neutral milestone a shared achievement, Globant invited all globers worldwide to be part of the global commitment and choose among  the following offsetting projects they want to compensate their own working carbon footprint: Bajo Calima y Bahía Málaga (Colombia), Brazil Nut (Peru), Kootznoowoo (US, Alaska), GreenTech (Romania), and  Wind Power Project (India). 

“Since our race to zero emissions started, we have always conceived the initiative as a team effort to transform our company into a net-positive environmental agent”, said Francisco Michref, Government Affairs & Sustainability Director at Globant “Achieving carbon neutrality is a very significant milestone for Globant, but this is just the beginning. Neutrality itself shall be accompanied by long-term science based targets to gradually achieve an enhanced model for decarbonization. ” 

The Be Kind to the Planet initiative has long been committed to making the world a better place and transforming people's lives by reducing emissions and leading the way towards a better world for this generation and future ones.

For more information on Globant’s sustainability and Be Kind initiatives, visit Globant.com/be-kind. 

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We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale. 

• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are members of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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More than 20,000 Globers around the world now have access to a free membership to the mindfulness and meditation app

San Francisco, October 19, 2021 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally-native company  that offers innovative technology solutions, announced a new global wellbeing collaboration with  Headspace for Work, Headspace’s mindfulness-based employee mental health solution. The partnership includes a free membership to the Headspace app that offers more than 1,000 hours of premium mindfulness content such as guided meditations and sleep content to all of Globant’s employees worldwide.

Employee wellbeing is a top priority for Globant and Globers. This alliance with Headspace for Work builds on Globant’s continued dedication to making the world a better place. As part of Globant’s Be Kind to Yourself initiative, the Company launched a mental health program that includes workshops with professionals, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, and a robust wellness calendar that includes active breaks, and yoga and meditation sessions during working hours. 

Rooted in authentic expertise dating back 3,000+ years and backed by scientific research, Headspace has been shown to have favorable outcomes such as reduced stress, improved focus, increased compassion, and decreased aggression. 

“At Globant, we believe that mental health is the foundation of individual well-being. We not only care but also provide the necessary tools to maintain Globers’ well-being – at home and at work”, said Patricia Pomies, Globant’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are excited to be able to offer this new resource through its app as a result of our partnership with Headspace for Work.”

"At Headspace for Work, we’re able to support Globers from all parts of the world and provide mindfulness content in various languages to aid in their mental health journeys,” said Cindy Bladow, Chief Business Officer at Headspace. “We’d love to see more companies experience the benefits our team has helped businesses of all sizes achieve, such as reduce burnout, improve job performance and increase productivity."

Globant’s Be Kind to Yourself initiative encompasses mind, body and spirit from a comprehensive perspective through offerings such as online doctor appointments, health webinars, special programs and meditation and mindfulness. Globant understands that the well-being of people depends on a good work-life balance and taking care of both physical and emotional health. 

For more information on Globant’s Be Kind initiatives, visit Globant.com/be-kind.

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We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale. 

• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are members of The Green Software Foundation and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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The company joins a select group of leading global technology companies to develop best practices for building green software and to reduce carbon emissions

SAN FRANCISCO, October 15, 2021 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally-native company that offers innovative technology solutions, announced today that it will join the Green Software Foundation – an institution of global organizations committed to, and creating best practices for building sustainable software to reduce carbon emissions. 

The organization, now comprising 14 member organizations, was formed in May 2021 and is rooted in a mutual desire and need to collaborate across industries to combat climate change. Joining the coalition from Globant will be Santiago Fontanarrosa, VP of Technology at the Sustainable Business Studio.

"At Globant we acknowledge the impact technology has on the environment, and we share a responsibility to invest in making our products like software greener and more sustainable for ourselves and our clients," said Santiago Fontanarrosa, VP of Technology at the Sustainable Business Studio at Globant. “The Green Software Foundation is an incredible organization that has accomplished so much in the short time since its conception earlier this year and we are honored to join and continue working toward a greener future in tech.”

Climate change fundamentally impacts our world, and Globant shares a responsibility to reduce carbon emissions.  As a digitally-native company that develops software, Globant has long been committed to developing and implementing sustainable software development practices and measures. As a new member of the Green Software Foundation steering committee, Globant builds on its longstanding Be Kind initiative – a call to action that encourages a sustainable way of living that positively impacts society, the environment, the economy and the cultural good of humanity.

“Our purpose as a company has always been to positively impact and transform the world. With that in mind, our Be Kind to The Planet initiative was born and joining Green Software Foundation is a key step in this journey”, added Martin Migoya, CEO and Co-Founder of Globant. 

As part of its commitment, Globant is leading a number of other initiatives in the sustainability space. On the zero emissions front, the Company started its Net Zero Roadmap in 2020 and moved into operating with 100% renewable electricity resources and committed to become completely carbon neutral by the end of this year. 

For more information on Globant’s sustainability and Be Kind initiatives, visit Globant.com/be-kind. 

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We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale. 
We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.

• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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This article highlights the fact that digital transformation is about people, not only about the technology behind it. It also features guidance from Globant's CEO, Martín Migoya, on how to bring about a successful digital transformation in a company.

Read the original content in Forbes 

With the agreement, Globant reinforces its leadership in cutting-edge solutions for its clients on decentralized finance, smart contracts, and asset tokenization, while expanding the offering of its Blockchain Studio.

New York– October 5th, 2021. Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native technology services company, announced today its acquisition of Atix Labs, a professional services company specialized in blockchain.
This acquisition helps Globant to expand its offering in the blockchain market, which is expected to grow 10x by 2025, according to industry analysts. It  will also enable the company to continue delivering novel and disruptive solutions to its clients in different business verticals, such as Media & Entertainment, Finance, Real Estate, Healthcare, Finance, Supply Chain, among others.
Founded in Argentina in 2013, Atix Labs has operations in the United States, Argentina and Uruguay, and a solid project pipeline with Fortune 500 clients, global top players in the crypto stage, and organizations such as IDB. With more than 60 employees, the Company also has a strong roster of partnerships including RSK, IOHK, Cardano Foundation and IBM, and is part of  UNICEF Innovation Fund.
"Globant´s mission is to help organizations stay relevant by offering cutting-edge solutions. There is no doubt that blockchain and crypto are critical in the new business-tech horizon. Adding Atix Labs to the family will be seamless as both companies are action driven and true reinvention seekers”, said Diego Tartara, CTO of Globant. 
“Six years ago we decided to get into blockchain knowing that this technology will be disruptive in many ways and now it is time to scale-up. We found in Globant an ideal partner to meet our goals from both a commercial point of view and the operational capacity. We are looking forward to this union and the many opportunities it brings”, said Ailin Gonzalez, CEO of Atix Labs.
Maria Eugenia Gimena Giralt, VP Corporate Development of Globant said: “Atix Labs colleagues bring specific knowledge to our organization and will help nurture our existing talent as they see their signature developments grow across our world-class portfolio of clients”.

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We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves to create a way forward and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design and engineering meet scale. 

• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are a member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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Santos joins after 10 years in Consumer Product Goods industry holding different People roles in Latin America and Europe

Madrid, October 04, 2021 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB) a digitally native company that offers innovative technology solutions, announced the appointment of Santos Videla as the new Global People Integrations & Organizational Design Director who will be leading the People Integrations Team, orchestrating and boosting our culture initiatives and helping us to continue to design the organization of the future. 

“We are convinced that our Culture is what makes us unique and keeps us agile, dynamic and innovative”, said Patricia Pomies, Chief Operating Officer of Globant. “Santos' experience and leadership will be pivotal to keep reflecting our values and culture in each person who enters the company and at the same time support them to be the best version of themselves and enrich Globant with their thoughts and perspectives.”

“I am excited to join Globant to work with a great team that will be at the forefront of the company's cultural initiatives. I hope that from my experience I can contribute so that each new glober that arrives feels the amazing vibe of  this organization and joins us to keep transforming the world, one step at a time”, said Santos Videla, new Global People Integrations & Organizational Design Director.

Santos holds an Executive MBA Degree from Insper in Brazil and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in Argentina. For the last 10 years he worked at one of the top 5 FMCGs globally, where he had different roles in Latin America and Europe and was Global People Director. He has been responsible for several People processes as Employer Branding, Recruiting, Learning, Talent, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, People Experience and Internal Communications. As a result of his work, he was recognised as one of the Top 20 HR Influencers in Argentina in 2020.

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• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are members of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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According to the Report created by Globant, the effective use of digitalization could reduce up to 25% the operational expenditures and increase up to 30% revenues 

Miami, FL, September 23, 2021 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company that offers innovative technology solutions released a new Sentinel Report to help companies rethink physical and digital spaces and enhance the consumer experience by removing frictions and creating a virtuous circle of data. This new report was written by Globant’s Smart Venues Studio and reflects their views on how organizations need to evolve to improve experiences. 

The Sentinel Report called “Creating memories is now your brand” demonstrates how technology can create fundamentally better customer journeys across a variety of venues and locations. From sports stadiums to shopping malls, it’s now possible to build more seamless, enjoyable, and sustainable rides for customers.

“The pandemic has invariably changed how businesses are thinking about physical space. By seamlessly integrating technology, the physical and digital worlds can be bridged, allowing any industry that creates experiences including cruise ships, theme parks, stadiums, even hospitals an opportunity to reinvent and improve their CX approach”, said Martin Nanni, Globant VP of Technology and head of the Smart Venues Studio. “Consumers are demanding to avoid frictions – no more standing in line for instance – and organizations need to keep up to date with these needs.” 

The pandemic has exposed how companies that rely on physical spaces and venues need to maintain pace with technological advancement and adapt to new consumer behavior. The Report details a step-by-step approach on how businesses can create Smart Venues by: 

1. Conducting a deep analysis of customer touchpoints
2. Benchmarking across industries
3. Creating an app to be the heart of a smart venue
4. Building magical, stand-out moments
5. Creating a virtuous circle of data

Creating Smart Venues can also drive significant up-sell and new revenue generating opportunities. Based on a Globant analysis conducted for a major European football stadium, the effective use of digitalization would drive a 10-25 percent reduction in operational expenditure, and a 15-30 percent increase in revenues. Similar benefits for venues ranging from restaurants and airports to healthcare settings can be achieved.

“We’re partnering with companies across industries to completely reimagine the consumer experience and enhance their competitiveness in the digital era”, said Nicolás Avila, Chief Technology Officer for North America at Globant. “The new Sentinel Report is a useful guide for businesses to chart their journey to create Smart Venues, which will allow companies to increase loyalty and push limits of brand engagement.” 

For more insights on the report you can watch the following video

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• We have more than 20,000 employees and we are present in 18 countries working for companies like Google, Rockwell Automation, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services by IDC MarketScape report.
• We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.  
• We are a member of the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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