Investorideas.com - A look at Messaging #App Stocks - Upco International Inc. (CSE: $UPCO.C) (OTCQB: $UCCPF) (FSE: U06), #Snapchat ( $SNAP), Tencent Holdings ( $TCHY), #FaceBook ( $FB)

A look at Messaging #App Stocks - Upco International Inc. (CSE: $UPCO.C) (OTCQB: $UCCPF) (FSE: U06), #Snapchat ( $SNAP), Tencent Holdings ( $TCHY), #FaceBook ( $FB)

A Future of Secure Messaging and Payment Apps; Apps that can do it all - #WeChat, #Snapchat, Upco App

New York, NY and Delta, BC - October 9, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a global news source and leading investor resource covering tech stocks releases a sector snapshot looking at messaging app stocks.

According to Business Insider 'THE MESSAGING APPS REPORT: How brands, businesses, and publishers can capitalize on the rising tide of messaging platforms', " The combined total monthly active user (MAU) count of the top 4 messaging apps has grown to 4.1 billion in 2018, with the top three messaging apps touting user bases of 1 billion or more."

It also goes on to say, "Not only are these consumer products drawing in more users, but they're effectively increasing the time consumers are spending within messaging apps. The average daily time US consumers spent in a messaging app in 2017 was 10 minutes, up 15.2% from 8 minutes in 2016, according to eMarketer. That 10 minutes is expected to grow to 11 this year, and 12 in 2019."

"This large and engaged consumer base is a prime market for businesses and publishers to target, particularly as social media networks like Facebook become more difficult to leverage. In order to capitalize on this opportunity, messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and WeChat have developed a range of tools, from chatbots to payments methods, that businesses and publishers can use to reach and monetize consumers."

The market has some clear leaders with Tencent Holdings Limited (TCHY) and its WeChat app, the WhatsApp messaging app that Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) bought for $19 billion in 2014 and Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP). Apple has iMessage and just recently, Yahoo announced the launch of a new messaging App, Yahoo Together; and now Samsung and Google are collaborating to create a new messaging app for Android.

So, with such big players in the market how does a smaller company like Upco International Inc. (CSE: UPCO.CN) (OTCQB: UCCPF) (FSE: U06) compete? With great technology and a specific target market to penetrate, they say in recent press releases.

According to news from the company, "Our product supports sending and receiving the complete package of media (text, photos, videos, documents), as well as location and voice calls. Our messages and calls are secured with end-to-end encryption. Additionally, our users' data is not interfered with in any way, or collected for subsequent use of personal identification information, other than for regulatory purposes and account management."

Also from the news, CEO Andrea Pagani stated, "We want to do one thing, which is communicate, and do that very well. WhatsApp has a stronger presence in the Western market. WeChat dominates in China. Our goal is to dominate the European market with a plan for global expansion."

How much does WeChat dominate in China? A recent article in Jing Daily says, "Since 2015! It has continued to grow and by 2017, the number of WeChat MAU reached 980 million, 30 percent higher than the 751 million China's internet users."

In terms of shopping and transactions the article reports, "In Q2 2018, the transaction volume on WeChat shop keeps growing at a 134 percent quarterly increase rate."

Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP) wants your transactions as well and is now in the shopping game. They announced September 24th, "Beginning this week, we're testing a new way to search for products on Amazon right from the Snapchat camera. We'll be rolling it out slowly, but we wanted to announce it to everyone at the same time."

They go on to say, "It's super easy to use. Simply point your Snapchat camera at a physical product or barcode, and press and hold on the camera screen to get started. When the item or barcode is recognized, an Amazon card will appear on-screen, surfacing a link for that product or similar ones available on Amazon. Tap your selection to visit the Amazon App (if you have it installed on your phone) or Amazon.com, where you can complete your purchase or keep browsing."

"Snapchat has always been the fastest way to communicate, and now it's the fastest way to shop!"

Upco International Inc. (CSE: UPCO.CN) (OTCQB: UCCPF) (FSE: U06) also sees the future of their app in money. They recently announcedthe Upco App is available for download on Apple App Store for iOS and Google play store for Android and report some of its features include;

"Cashless technology (eWallet): We are working to enhance the security and unlock the barrier of money transfer improving the economy among others in developing countries."

They also say, "The Upco users will be able to transfer funds to other Upco users without additional costs. Also they will be able to transfer cash funds to regulated banks and cash pick up outlets. The receiver can collect the funds in local currencies."

Building on their payment technology capabilities, Upco announced on October 2nd, "It has commenced development of the interface between Emoney and the Upco application, regarding user authentication and transaction / account management. This is an important early step in deployment of a full-featured mobile payment and transfer application, encompassing both Fiat and Cryptocurrencies, within our E-wallet. Details regarding this innovative offering, which is in the advanced design stage, will be addressed in future news releases."

About Upco International Inc. (CSE: UPCO) (OTCQB: UCCPF) (FSE: U06)

Upco International Inc. is a cloud-based mobile service company which provides high-quality voice termination to a market driven by the growing activity in online communications and commerce. Upco is a licensed Global Telecom Carrier within the international VoIP (voice over IP) wholesale business. Upco has designed a software application for Apple iOS and Android, similar to SKYPE and WhatsApp. With the forthcoming addition of the Upco E-Wallet using Blockchain Payment Services, users will be able to: send invoices, approve payments, transfer international funds, convert international currencies, and track transfers and payments. www.upcointernational.com

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Investorideas.com - #Podcast Corner Talks to CEO of Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: $NXTD) about Opportunity in Personal Emergency Response System #PERS Market and Expanding from #VA Market to Big Box Retail

Investorideas.com - #Podcast Corner Talks to CEO of Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: $NXTD) about Opportunity in Personal Emergency Response System #PERS Market and Expanding from #VA Market to Big Box Retail

#Podcast Corner Talks to CEO of Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: $NXTD) about Opportunity in Personal Emergency Response System #PERS Market and Expanding from #VA Market to Big Box Retail

Point Roberts, WA - October 9, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in tech and fintech investor news issues an exclusive podcast interview with Gino Pereira - President and CEO of Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD), a provider of healthcare devices as well as payment, credential management, and authentication platform services.

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With research indicating that the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) market could reach $11.1 billion USD by 2025, Nxt-ID, Inc.'s (NasdaqCM:NXTD) subsidiary, LogicMark, LLC is well positioned to expand the business opportunities, according to CEO and President Gino Pereira.

Furthermore, the elderly is more prone to falls, and according to a study, 50% of seniors aged 80 years and 30% of seniors aged 65 fall every year. In addition, those suffering from diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy, are at a higher risk of falling. These are major factors that are estimated to drive the market. - Grand View Research

A report last year from Grand View Research posits that as life expectancies rise and with increasing incidence of Alzheimer's disease, standalone PERS devices are predicted to become more commonplace. Pereira emphasized how crucial response time was against data from falling incidents.

"A major factor in Personal Emergency Response is really response time," he said. "If you look at some fall statistics, the cost of dealing with medical expenses related to adult falls is estimated to be about $55 billion USD by the year 2020. And it's been shown that, in terms of being able to stay alive, the response time is critical. 92 percent of patients that have been found alive within an hour do well, but that drops off - if it's one to three hours it drops all the way to 47 percent. Beyond three hours it goes from 25 percent on down, so response time is extremely important and therefore Personal Emergency Response devices are absolutely critical."

Pereira explained how LogicMark PERS devices that integrate different and better technologies are ideal for preventing negative outcomes.

"Most of the existing PERS devices are based off of the hold wireless handset type technology which [use] radio frequency," he said. "What we're seeing today are versions with WiFi, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and GPS to enhance tracking. We are in the process of doing R&D and coming out with products in the relative short term covering all three of those technologies."

Pereira also elucidated the market opportunity of telemedicine, and how it works in tandem with what the company does.

"The type of telemedicine monitoring we're doing keeps track of patient health, so it's exactly in line with what we're doing," he said. "When the patient starts going downhill, or if something is wrong, we can intervene very quickly. We can call the physician's office to let them know what's going on, we can call the patient to tell them to get in touch with their doctor's office and have them seek treatment sooner rather than later."

Many of LogicMark PERS are sold through the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, and Pereira is enthusiastic about growing sales there, but he also explained the company's plans of expanding into general retail opportunities.

"Even though we have far and away the largest market share of products being sold into the VA hospitals, we believe there's room for significant growth still within the VA hospital," he said. "We're aligning our markets and sales efforts to push further and deeper into the VA to get continued growth out of there. Beyond that, we think these devices are suited to more commercial retail partnerships and so we are in the process of finalizing agreements with a couple of large big box stores. So, our product will be available to the general public in those stores as well."

"All of these are really designed to drive down healthcare costs from the healthcare provider side," he said. "The cost of presenting at an emergency room is extremely high and if it can be avoided by a simple visit to a doctor's office several days beforehand, that's a significant advantage."

About Nxt- ID, Inc.

Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) provides a comprehensive platform of technology products and services that enable the Internet of Things (IoT). With extensive experience in access control, biometric and behavior-metric identity verification, security and privacy, encryption and data protection, payments, miniaturization and sensor technologies, Nxt-ID develops and markets groundbreaking solutions for payment and IoT applications. Its industry-leading technology products and solutions include MobileBio®, a suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms, the Wocket™, a next-generation smart wallet and the Flye, a digital credit card developed in collaboration with WorldVentures.

Nxt-ID includes three mobile and IoT-related subsidiaries: LogicMark, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of non-monitored and monitored personal emergency response systems ("PERS") sold through dealers/distributors and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Fit Pay, Inc., a proprietary technology platform that delivers end-to-end solutions to device manufacturers for contactless payment capabilities, credential management, authentication and other secure services within the IoT ecosystem, and 3D-ID LLC, which is engaged in biometric identification and authentication. Learn more about Nxt-ID at www.nxt-id.com. Fit Pay and the Fit Pay Payment Platform are the sole property of Fit Pay, Inc. For Nxt-ID Inc. corporate information contact: info@nxt-id.com

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Investorideas.com Newswire - #Tech News: Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) Releases Synopsis and Progress Update of its Technology

Investorideas.com Newswire - #Tech News: Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) Releases Synopsis and Progress Update of its Technology

#Tech News: Gopher Protocol (OTCQB: $GOPH) Releases Synopsis and Progress Update of its Technology

Next Week to Release a Beta Version 1.0 Web Based Demonstration of the Avant! – To give Followers a Flavor of its Technology

San Diego, CA - October 9, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) ("Gopher"), a company specializing in the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technologies, including a global platform with both mobile and fixed solutions, provide synopsis of technology update, as followings:

Concluded an ALPHA Schematic for its MESH system Node component

Electrical schematics represent the most detailed category of electronic drawings. They depict every component in a circuit, the component's technical information and how each component is wired into the circuit. Typically, this is the first stage before building an actual prototype for testing. Gopher is in process of developing its electronic circuit based on the drawings. The node is the mobile device that communicates with other nodes, passing along radio signals, in order to extend the range, which is a critical component of the MESH system under development. This unit most important task is to maintain coverage of areas. With the node design, Gopher focused on power consumption, performance, range, antenna, size and the capability to work with or without GPS signal synchronization. Gopher will design a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and build a prototype for physical testing of the unit. After extensive testing, Gopher may improve the design further with the goal of creating a BETA version in order to finalize the device followed by field testing.

Completed Alpha prototype PCB of its MESH node, including FW (Firmware)

Gopher has successfully completed its Alpha Printed Circuit Board (PCB) prototype of its MESH system node, including its Firmware (FW). Gopher is now going to review the final PCB and test its overall functionality. The node hardware and FW will be tested for power management/consumption, internal operations, temperature control and more. The node prototype was constructed using Digi-Key/Mouser products. We started the firmware software development in order to achieve GPS signal lost mode. This is a significant functionality in order to maintain accurate and updated GEO location even when GPS signal is lost, for example inside tunnels or inside buildings] and next step is to test with the actual Alpha PCB. We also started the implementation of low power modes for sleep/wake system functionality.

"This is a major milestone," provided Dr. Danny Rittman, Gopher's Chief Technology Officer. "After a thorough review of the node's PCB we will test it for major topics and overall behavior. We will evaluate its power consumption and management, temperature control and other significant key blocks. I compare this initial testing to a patient's vitals check. After verifying the node's overall functionality, it will be ready, in turn, to go to the overall system check. In addition, we started to implement one of the most important features of the system; the sleep/wake sub-systems. These features are crucial to ensure effective battery life and overall system performance. After this phase completion, we are starting with the gateway, following similar design stages."

Guardian Patch International PCT patent to be Published in Europe

Gopher's Guardian Patch application will be officially published in Europe on October 10, 2018. The notice of publication by the European Patent Office for the Patch patent application will be done under publication #: EP3384432. After October 10, 2018, viewers be able to download a copy of the publication at http://worldwide.espacenet.com by typing "EP3384432" into the "Publication No:" field under the "Advanced Search" tab.

Gopher is now the sole owner of the intellectual property rights for Guardian Patch. On September 25, 2018, Gopher entered and closed a Joint Venture Interest Purchase Agreement with Guardian Patch, LLC ("Guardian") pursuant to which Gopher purchased Guardian's 50% interest in a joint venture (the "JV Interest") previously entered between the parties in March 2016 covering the Guardian Patch, Puzpix and Epsilon. In consideration for the JV Interest, Gopher issued Guardian 12,500,000 shares of common stock.

The Guardian Patch is a communications device that is self adhesive and can be affixed to any object in order to track it anywhere on Earth. The Guardian Patch can track object's movements, in real time, at any location in the world, indoors, outdoors and underground. The system can establish a location completely passively using its own radio technology. The Guardian Patch enables a whole new range of "real-life location analytics". It could track exactly how many miles your object moved, cities/towns visited, velocity of travel, how long the object was at a specific location, altitude and temperature as well as the object's current movement in real time. The system includes its own power source that is expected to last one year. The Guardian Patch was granted as a patent in the USA on July 10, 2018.

"The Guardian Patch is one of our most innovative system and we are working to protect it, worldwide. Currently, its US patent was granted on July 10 and we will receive our Europe coverage on October 10, 2018. Parts of the Guardian Patch's technology were already implemented within our Guardian ORB system and now in the works within our MESH system. The Guardian Patch technology is targeted for civil use as well as for military/security applications. In addition, we intend to target this technology for the medicine field in conjunction with our Artificial Intelligence system for what we expect to enable broad range of innovations in the field," stated Dr. Danny Rittman, Gopher's Chief Technology Officer.

Gopher Preparing to file a Patent in the Deep Nanometer range, 3D Microchip Arena

Gopher has commenced working on an advanced patent in the deep nanometer range, 3D microchip field. The microchip is targeted for GopherInsight™ chipset and for its future, derivatives integrated circuits. The technology is based on new concept microchip's die orientation and the design will be focused on deep nanometer range, 10 nanometers and below.

"We have been working on this patent for the past year," said Dr. Rittman. "It is expected to protect a new approach within the integrated circuits arena and targeted for advanced, FinFet nodes. It is our goal for this new microchip design and manufacturing method to open new horizons for growing arsenal of technologies and wafer-fab manufacturing disciplines as mainstream complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processes reach their theoretical, practical and economic limits. Using our new concept, which is under development, it is our goal to illustrate that integrated circuit (IC) designers and manufacturers will be able to achieve feature-size reductions, new geometrical transistor structures, higher performance and significantly lower power consumption. Our patent will touch three-dimensional integration of ICs, advanced packaging and holistic system-driven design approaches," Dr. Rittman continued. "For five decades, the industry has enjoyed exponential improvements in the productivity and performance of integrated circuit technology. While the industry has continued to address design and manufacturing challenges, the barriers are getting crucial and a new approach is needed," Dr. Rittman concluded.

About Gopher Protocol Inc. (http://gopherprotocol.com)

Gopher Protocol Inc. (GOPH) ("Gopher") (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is a development-stage company which consider itself Native IoT creator, developing Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technology. Gopher has a portfolio of Intellectual Property that when commercialized will include smart microchips, mobile application software and supporting cloud software. The system contemplates the creation of a global network. The core of the system will be its advanced microchip technology that can be installed in any mobile device worldwide. Gopher envisions this system as an internal, private network between all enabled mobile devices providing shared processing, advanced mobile database management/sharing and enhanced mobile features.

Corporate Site: http://gopherprotocol.com

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Consumer and product website for Guardian Patch: http://www.guardianpatch.com/.

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Investorideas.com Newswire - #Tech News: SeeThruEquity Issues Update Note on Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: $GOPH) with a Target Price of $4.84

Investorideas.com Newswire - #Tech News: SeeThruEquity Issues Update Note on Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: $GOPH) with a Target Price of $4.84

#Tech News: SeeThruEquity Issues Update Note on Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: $GOPH) with a Target Price of $4.84

NEW YORK, NY - October 8, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) SeeThruEquity, a leading independent equity research and corporate access firm focused on smallcap and microcap public companies, today announced it has issued an update note on Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) with a Target Price of $4.84.

The report is available here: October 2018 Update Note.

We are updating coverage of on Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH). GOPH is a development stage technology company focused on creating native IoT and Artificial Intelligence-enabled mobile technology based on its proprietary platform, Gopher Insight™. The company's software and chip technology participates in three growing markets: Fintech / prepaid services, asset tracking, IoT, and global mesh networking. In the prepaid market, GOPH has established a network of approximately 9,400 convenience stores, which supported GOPH revenues of $13.5mn in 2Q18, and the company is actively seeking to expand business opportunities through this network. GOPH has launched its first IoT enabling technologies into tracking devices for pets (Guardian Orb). The company expects to launch its global mesh network platform in 2019, which leverages proprietary chip, AI and security technology to provide low-cost, secure private networks. We see GOPH as a speculative growth company targeting rapidly evolving opportunities in IoT/AI/Fintech markets. The company has begun to achieve scale with its prepaid distribution network, with potential upcoming catalysts including the commercialization of Gopher Insight™ technology in multiple markets and its announced intention to pursue a national listing.

We are updating our coverage on GOPH following recent results, corporate developments, and additional details on the company's plans to monetize its proprietary technology. Highlights are as follows:

• $5mn licensing deal highlights potential for monetization of GOPH technology. GOPH announced an agreement with Genesis Blockchain Technologies in which Genesis will utilize Gopher's mesh technology into its new blockchain-based radio generated digital currency. The deal includes a $5mn licensing fee, payable upon the initial coin offering, where Genesis has made a $0.5mn downpayment, as well as a 2% royalty on gross revenue of licensed products sold by Genesis.
• 2Q18 revenues were $13.4mn. GOPH generated $13.4mn in revenue in 2Q18, with the majority of revenues stemming from its fintech division, which consists of its prepaid services portfolio offered in 9,400 US convenience stores. 1H2018 revenues were $21.4mn. GOPH views the retail network as a strategic channel into which it can launch additional products and mesh network points of presence, and recently partnered with digital marketing company Mobiquity Technologies (MOBQ) to utilize Mobiquity's platform for enhanced marketing and location services.
• GOPH appointed a new interim CEO Doug Davis, a seasoned technology executive with experience establishing strategic partnerships and building businesses through organic and acquisition growth strategies.
• GOPH exploring national listing. Davis highlighted that a key corporate goal would be to pursue a national listing, with the possibility of a dual listing on an international exchange. The company added five independent directors and established audit, governance, and compensation committees for its board as an initial step in this process.

Target of $4.84 for GOPH

We see GOPH as a speculative growth company targeting large opportunities in the technology sector. The company has established scale with its initial distribution network in approximately 9,400 US convenience stores touching a possible 9.4mn consumers per day and is in the beginning stages of monetizing its proprietary chip and wireless mesh technologies.

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About Gopher Protocol Inc.

Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) ("Gopher") (http://gopherprotocol.com) is a development-stage company which considers itself Native IoT creator, developing Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technology. Gopher has a portfolio of Intellectual Property that when commercialized will include smart microchips, mobile application software and supporting cloud software. The system contemplates the creation of a global network. The core of the system will be its advanced microchip technology that can be installed in any mobile device worldwide. Gopher envisions this system as an internal, private network between all enabled mobile devices providing shared processing, advanced mobile database management/sharing and enhanced mobile features. http://gopherprotocol.com

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Investorideas.com - Investor Ideas adds New #CyberSecurity, #Tech and China-Asia Stocks to Global Directories

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM); #CyberAware

Point Roberts, WA and Delta, BC - October 5, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a global news source and leading investor resource announces this week's additions to its global stock directories in cybersecurity, technology and China-Asia.

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The new companies added to the cybersecurity list are all listed on Nasdaq and are also involved in working with the cloud.

October 1st marked the start of the 15th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), as government agencies, businesses and consumer groups across the US encourage citizens to be more #CyberAware.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is designed to engage and educate public- and private-sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cybersecurity in order to increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident.  Since the Presidential proclamation establishing NCSAM in 2004, the initiative has been formally recognized by Congress, federal, state and local governments and leaders from industry and academia. This united effort is necessary to maintain a cyberspace that is safer and more resilient and remains a source of tremendous opportunity and growth for years to come.

European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) also kicked off this week with its sixth annual campaign.

The latest tech companies are involved in wireless & entertainment, cloud and AI and as a general technology service provider, respectively.

The newest China-Asia companies are involved AI and mobile apps, e-commerce, the automotive transaction and cloud sectors.

New CyberSecurity Companies

Carbon Black (NasdaqGS:CBLK) is a leading provider of next-generation endpoint security. Carbon Black serves more than 4,300 customers globally, including 35 of the Fortune 100. As a cybersecurity innovator, Carbon Black has pioneered multiple endpoint security categories, including application control, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and next-generation antivirus (NGAV). Leveraging its big data and analytics cloud platform – the Cb Predictive Security Cloud – Carbon Black solutions enable customers to defend against the most advanced cyber threats, including malware, ransomware, and non-malware attacks. Deployed via the cloud, on premise or as a managed service, customers use Carbon Black solutions to lock down critical systems, hunt threats, and replace legacy antivirus.

Okta (NasdaqGS:OKTA) is the leading independent provider of identity for the enterprise. The Okta Identity Cloud enables organizations to both secure and manage their extended enterprise, and transform their customers' experiences. With over 5,500 pre-built integrations to applications and infrastructure providers, Okta customers can easily and securely adopt the technologies they need to fulfill their missions. Over 5,150 organizations, including 20th Century Fox, JetBlue, Nordstrom, Slack, Teach for America and Twilio, trust Okta to securely connect their people and technology.

Zscaler (NasdaqGS:ZS) enables the world's leading organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud-first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access™ and Zscaler Private Access™, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100% cloud delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates a multi-tenant, distributed cloud security platform that protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss.

Tenable Holdings (NasdaqGS:TENB) is the Cyber Exposure company. Over 24,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver Tenable.io®, the world's first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include more than 50 percent of the Fortune 500, more than 25 percent of the Global 2000 and large government agencies.

Cyren Ltd. (NasdaqCM:CYRN) More than 1.3 billion users around the world rely on Cyren's 100% cloud internet security solutions to protect them against cyber attacks and data loss every day. Powered by the world's largest security cloud, Cyren delivers fast time to protection from cyber threats with award-winning security as a service for web, email, sandboxing, and DNS for enterprises, and embedded threat intelligence solutions for security vendors and service providers. Customers like Google, Microsoft and Check Point are just a few of the businesses that depend on Cyren every day to power their security.

New Tech Companies

ENDAVA LTD (NYSE:DAVA) is a leading next-generation technology services provider and helps accelerate disruption by delivering rapid evolution to enterprises. Using Distributed Enterprise Agile at scale, Endava collaborates with its clients, seamlessly integrating with their teams, catalyzing ideation and delivering robust solutions. Endava helps its clients become digital experience-driven businesses by assisting them in their journey from idea generation to development and deployment of products, platforms and solutions. It services clients in the following industries: Payments, Financial Services, TMT, Consumer Products, Logistics and Healthcare. .Endava has offices in North America and Western Europe and delivery centers in Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Colombia.

SUMMIT Wireless Technologies (NasdaqCM:WISA) is a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next generation home entertainment systems. Working with leading CE brands and manufacturers such as Harman International, a division of Samsung; LG; Klipsch; Bang & Olufsen; Xbox, a subsidiary of Microsoft; and others, the company delivers seamless, dynamic audio experiences for high-definition content, including movies and video, music, sports, gaming/esports, and more. Summit Wireless is a founding member of WiSA™ (the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) and works in joint partnership to champion the most reliable interoperability standards across the industry. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA with sales teams in Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea

ARLO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE:ARLO) is the award-winning, industry leader that is transforming the way people experience the connected lifestyle. Arlo's deep expertise in product design, wireless connectivity, cloud infrastructure and cutting-edge AI capabilities focuses on delivering a seamless, smart home experience for Arlo users that is easy to setup and interact with every day. Arlo's cloud-based platform provides users with visibility, insight and a powerful means to help protect and connect in real-time with the people and things that matter most, from any location with a Wi-Fi or a cellular connection. To date, Arlo has launched several categories of award-winning smart connected devices, including wire-free smart Wi-Fi and LTE-enabled cameras, advanced baby monitors and smart security lights.

New China-Asia Companies

AURORA MOBILE LTD (NasdaqGM:JG) is a leading mobile big data solutions platform in China, pioneered in providing mobile developer services such as push notification, instant messaging, analytics, sharing and short message service (SMS). Aurora Mobile has served approximately 344 thousand mobile app developers and approximately 888 thousand mobile applications, accumulated data from nearly 15 billion installations of the Company's software development kits (SDKs), with monthly unique active device base of nearly 1 billion, as of June 2018. Based on Aurora Mobile's vast data coverage and insights garnered, the Company has expanded its offerings into big data solutions, including targeted marketing, financial risk management, market intelligence and location-based intelligence. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, Aurora Mobile strives to help improve productivity for businesses and society through harnessing the power of mobile big data to derive actionable insights and knowledge.

PINDUODUO INC. (NasdaqGS:PDD) operates an e-commerce platform in the People's Republic of China. It also operates Pinduoduo, a mobile platform that offers a range of priced merchandise. The company was formerly known as Walnut Street Group Holding Limited and changed its name to Pinduoduo Inc. in July 2018. Pinduoduo Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

CANGO INC.(NYSE:CANG) is a leading automotive transaction service platform in China connecting dealers, financial institutions, car buyers, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 by a group of pioneers in China's auto finance industry, the Company is headquartered in Shanghai and has a nationwide business. The Company's services primarily consist of automotive financing facilitation, automotive transaction facilitation, and after-market service facilitation. By utilizing its competitive advantages in technology, data, and cloud infrastructure, Cango is able to connect participants across its platform while bringing them a premium user experience. Cango's platform model puts it in a unique position to add value for its platform participants and business partners as the mobility market in China continues to grow and evolve.

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Investorideas.com - #Tech News: SoundView Technology Group Research Note: NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: $NXTD) - Upcoming Spin-off to Unlock Value

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#Tech News: SoundView Technology Group Research Note: NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: $NXTD) - Upcoming Spin-off to Unlock Value

BOSTON - October 5, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) SoundView Technology Group (http://soundview.co) releases the following company update for NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD).

Upcoming Spin-off to Unlock Value

Kris Tuttle, kris@soundview.co

Highlights

NXT-ID management announced their plans to separate the company into two publicly-traded entities. The Fit Pay business and related FinTech assets will be spun off in a tax-free distribution to existing shareholders. The remaining business and shares will be anchored by the LogicMark business plus some other assets and IP.

The motivation behind the move is creating more value for investors and making it easier for each company to grow and develop their own business and investor following.

The two primary businesses are complementary but very different. The payments business Fit Pay is building is about long-term recurring revenue that ramps over time. Fit Pay is also launching a payments token that is compatible with crypto currencies like Bitcoin. LogicMark is a more well-established healthcare business with substantial revenues, steady growth and margins.

The full report can be read at: http://s3.amazonaws.com/PUBLISHED/NXT-ID_NXTD_SV_Note_OCT_2018.pdf

ABOUT SOUNDVIEW RESEARCH

SoundView conducts independent research - mostly on emerging technologies. We like thematic-driven companies where technology is involved and use analysis to identify the most promising investment opportunities.

Our business model is combination of subscription fees along with some direct investments and advisory fees. We measure our success by the quality of our analysis, accuracy of the conclusions and the size and influence of our audience. We apply our own proven approach to valuation that we call intrinsic value (IV) for informing investment decisions and optimizing portfolio management.

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SoundView serves as a strategic advisor to Nxt-ID and provides advisory and other services including strategy advice, company positioning, investor communication methods and ongoing technology and market research. See our full page of practices and disclosures which should be attached to this report. If not, it is available at http://soundview.co/practices

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