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Influential, a Social Media Intelligence Firm, Raises $12M Series B Funding Round

Influential, the leading A.I. influencer technology, Social Intelligence™ firm and IBM Watson Developer Partner, announced today that it has secured a $12 million Series B financing round, bringing total capital raised to $26.5 million, since the company’s inception in 2013. The round was led by existing investors, Capital Zed and Europlay Capitol Advisors, with participation from WME.

Influential will use the funding to take the company’s AI SaaS platform to market. The round solidifies Influential’s position as a category leader in the social intelligence and influencer marketing industries, as well as an innovative platform that brands, agencies, and influencers can leverage to produce the most successful campaigns on social.

“This is a watershed moment for Influential,” said Ryan Detert, Founder and CEO of Influential. “We are proud of the support from our amazing investors, allowing us to continue developing technologies that are trusted by the biggest brands in the world, to help make better decisions to identify, engage, and convert their audiences into consumers.”

The funding comes on the heels of Influential’s new partnership with WME, which will expand Influential’s presence in the entertainment vertical, while providing new digital services to WME clients. Investors for Influential’s previous rounds include Paradigm Talent Agency, ROAR, Tech Coast Angels and Activist. Influential is actively discussing participation from additional strategic investors.

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Canon Acquires Israeli Video Analytics Startup

BriefCam, the industry’s leading provider of Video Synopsis® and Deep Learning solutions, today announced its acquisition by Canon Inc., a world leader in digital imaging solutions. The addition of BriefCam to Canon’s market leading Network Video Solutions products portfolio complements the Canon Group’s previous acquisitions of AXIS Communications and Milestone Systems with a breakthrough, innovative video content analytics solution.

The acquisition will drive further, rapid innovation in video analytics by BriefCam as well as new co-innovation activities with Canon and its market leading portfolio companies. In addition, it will enable BriefCam to enter new markets, deliver stronger vertical solutions, and serve its global customers even more effectively. BriefCam will continue to remain an open platform, working seamlessly with other third party products in the market ecosystem, providing customers with freedom of choice.

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“We are thrilled to be joining forces with a global leader in digital imaging. The acquisition will allow BriefCam to continue to deliver industry leading video content analytics solutions, while remaining a standalone company within the Canon Group,” said Trevor Matz, BriefCam President and CEO. “The opportunity is a testament to the innovative technology we have built, the outstanding team we have assembled, and the rapidly growing business we have created.”

“With BriefCam, we can deliver an even broader range of leading-edge technology and solutions in the fields of network cameras, video management software and video content analysis software to customers and partners across the globe. We are very excited to work with such an innovative organization and we welcome BriefCam into the Canon Group,” said Masanori Yamada, Canon Inc. Managing Executive Officer and Group Executive, Network Visual Solution Business Promotion Headquarters.

Closing of the deal is subject to customary closing conditions.

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About Canon
Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 198,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.

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Engility awarded $76 million in contracts to engineer and secure intelligence systems

Engility won three significant sole-source awards with the U.S. intelligence community in the first quarter of 2018, totaling $76 million. The company will perform classified intelligence analysis, cybersecurity and systems engineering efforts.

“Sole-source awards, especially with customers conducting some of the most critical work in the nation, attest to the one-of-a-kind, differentiated solutions our talented people are delivering,” said Lynn Dugle, Chairman, President and CEO of Engility. “Intelligence decision makers have a choice in who they trust to partner with them on their missions, and we are honored Engility has proven itself worthy of that trust.”

In addition to intelligence analysis, systems engineering and integration, and cybersecurity, Engility will assist in core activities like modeling and simulation, mission operations, data analytics and software design. Many of the company’s intelligence community capabilities will be on display at the upcoming GEOINT Symposium in Tampa, FL on April 23-25.

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Join Members of Congress to Experience the Latest Government Technology at CES on the Hill

At this year’s CES on the Hill, Members of Congress will come to immerse themselves in technologies from some of the world’s most innovative companies including Amazon, Google, LG and Microsoft. Building off the momentum of CES 2018 in Las Vegas, CES on the Hill highlights how public policy can drive U.S. innovation and showcases tech innovations that are changing our lives for the better and creating new American jobs. Notable exhibitors include:

• Advanced TeleSensors – A unique touchless auto-sense feature makes personal wellness info easy for any age or tech proficiency.

• Aflac – Its My Special Aflac Duck is a robot designed to help children cope with cancer.

• BenjiLock – As seen on Shark Tank, Benjilock’s rechargeable fingerprint padlock delivers applications for individuals who are blind, seniors, people with limited mobility and more.

• Beauty and the Bolt – An educational platform dedicated to promoting diversity and equality in access to STEM education.

• Toyota – Showcasing its Human Support Robot (HSR), which helps people with limited mobility, including seniors and the disabled.

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