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REV by Leyton: The tax credit platform for busy businesses @ CES 2022



REV by Leyton tax credit analysisIf you are a small or medium-sized business, you know how difficult it can be to put together all of the data you need to get the most out of tax law. There are tons of credits available to you, but you must know what qualifies so you can avoid a costly and time-consuming IRS audit. You can pay a tax professional to constantly monitor your activities to look for things like R&D tax credits, but that might cost the company more than what it will get back in credits. Now there’s REV by Leyton to help you out.

What is REV by Leyton?

Are you looking for a better way to claim your business’ tax credits? REV by Leyton is the perfect solution! This innovative digital platform was created by tax experts to make claiming tax credits simpler and faster than ever before. With REV, you can get the help you need to grow your business and take advantage of valuable tax credits that would otherwise be too complicated, costly, or time-consuming to claim on your own.

The REV team understands the complicated tax code and knows how to help businesses like yours get the most out of their credits. Their early access window is currently serving businesses who qualify for the Payroll R&D Tax Credit, but their full launch product will serve multiple types of tax credits. REV by Leyton makes claiming your business’ tax credits easier than ever.

How does REV by Leyton work?

Claiming your business’ tax credits doesn’t have to be difficult. REV by Leyton is a digital platform that makes it simple and straightforward to get the help you need. With the platform, you can easily find out if you qualify for any valuable tax credits and then claim them with ease.

The REV team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that you get the most out of their platform. They understand the complicated tax code and know-how to help businesses take advantage of all of the credits available to them.

Who is REV by Leyton for?

The REV by Leyton platform is for small and medium-sized businesses who want to get the most out of their tax credits. The team at REV understands the complicated tax code and knows how to help businesses claim valuable credits that would otherwise be too difficult or costly to obtain on their own.

If you are a business owner who wants to simplify the process of claiming your tax credits, REV by Leyton is the perfect solution. With this innovative digital platform, you can easily find out if you qualify for any valuable credits and then claim them with ease.

Summary

REV by Leyton currently serves just R&D tax credits and is available in early access. The company plans to expand to other types of credits when the product launches officially. Head to the website to learn more or sign up for early access.

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Sharvy: The digital solution to shared spaces in a company @ CES 2022



Sharvy resource managementIn these times of chaos, many companies are turning to telecommuting as a way to keep their employees safe. However, with so many people now returning to the office, it can be difficult to find an open parking spot, a desk in the office, or an available conference room. Sharvy is here to help! It’s is a digital solution that allows employees to reserve parking spaces, workstations, and cafeteria spots in advance. This will make it easier for employees to find a spot when they come into the office, and will also support new hybrid working methods.

What exactly is Sharvy?

Sharvy is an all-in-one application that allows employees to book a parking space, a workstation, and/or a spot at the cafeteria. Sharvy is available as both a desktop and mobile app, so it can be used anywhere. The goal of the company is to make it easier for employees to reserve spots and support new hybrid working methods.

Sharvy can manage resources such as parking spaces, workstations, and cafeteria spots. This gives companies a better look at what is being used and what is not to reallocate resources. For example, if the company sees that the parking garage is almost always full, they can move more employees to work from home. Or, if a conference space isn’t being used, it can be converted into a recreational area.

Sharvy is for anyone who works in a company with shared spaces. This includes employees, managers, and executives. Sharvy can help companies manage their resources more efficiently and make it easier for employees to find open spots when they come into the office thereby increasing their productivity and making it a more enjoyable environment to work in.

How can offices put Sharvy to use?

There are many different ways that Sharvy can be used in an office. Sharvy can help with:
One of the biggest issues that Sharvy can address is parking. With the platform, employees can reserve a parking space in advance. This will help to reduce the amount of time spent looking for a spot to park, which can be very frustrating and cause them to start out the day in a bad mood.

Space within the office can also be at a premium. For example, desk space in an open floor plan can be an issue. Sharvy allows employees to book a workstation in advance, which will help to reduce the frustration of not being able to find an open desk, an issue that often leads to drops in productivity. Another resource in offices that is scarce is conference rooms. Everyone wants one at the same time, so some end up without. Sharvy allows you to find an open room or book one ahead of time so you can plan your day efficiently. No more hoping that there is somewhere to present the next big idea.

If your company has a cafeteria environment, you might also struggle to find space in there. Lunch meetings have become a normal part of the business day, especially for those in sales. Being able to reserve part of the cafeteria in which to have your meeting can remove some of the stress of a lunch meeting.

Summary

Sharvy is currently available to companies as both a desktop and a mobile app. Prices are determined per managed resource, as opposed to per user. To learn more about the platform, to get a demo, or to sign up, you can go to the company’s website.

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Alviss.ai: Gain more knowledge from scientific research @ CES 2022



Alviss.ai Scientific KnowledgebaseIf you’ve ever had to do research for a science class in school, you know just how difficult it can be. Wikipedia is not a great source because of inaccuracies and information biases. Scientific papers are full of information but can be difficult to read unless you’re already an expert in the subject matter. Of course, you aren’t, or you wouldn’t be in the class. This is one of the problems that Alviss.ai is trying to address.

What is Alviss.ai?

Alviss.ai is an artificial intelligence software start-up building applications to extract insights from scientific data. The company offers personalized access to scientific publications and information for everyone.

The core of the company is in the indexing technology. Currently, the company has indexed more than 100 million scientific papers, extracting essential information. Using this database, the company produces applications with various applications to give people access to the information that has been gathered.

The Alviss.ai applications

There are two main applications currently available from Alviss.ai: Alviss Assistant and Read Science Better. They also offer some tools for professionals through their Professional Dashboard.

Alviss Assistant

Alviss Assistant is an application that helps you in your quest to research. You can ask the system questions and receive answers, all powered by the company’s knowledge base. You can also save your question and answer pairs for future reference, as well as save them as digital flashcards to test yourself.

The Alviss Assistant is available now from the Apple App Store (iOS), Google Play (Android), and HUAWEI AppGallery (HUAWEI Android phones).

Read Science Better

Read Science Better is an application that takes scientific papers and makes them readable for people without a scientific background. It extracts the most important information from papers and presents it in a way that is easy to understand.

The app also allows you to keep up with the latest news in science. It uses the company’s existing index of scientific papers, both current and new publications. You are able to create watch lists for topics of your choice and as new papers are published, the app provides notifications of new articles in your field of study or interest.

Read Science Better is available now from the Apple App Store (iOS), Google Play (Android), and HUAWEI AppGallery (HUAWEI Android phones).

Professional Dashboard

If you are a professional scientist or researcher, this might be the tool for you. It gives researchers access to more advanced tools, such as the Automated Reviewer and Editorial Assistant, which creates abstracts from full text. This is perfect for colleges, institutions, and other professionals in the industry. You can also explore the articles in the company’s index and dive into them more deeply.

Many of the tools also offer API access, giving professionals a more direct access method into the data. For example, the Editorial Assistant’s ability to create an abstract, complete with keywords, can be accessed through the UI or through API, giving users more choice and flexibility in its use.

Summary

The services are available now. Both mobile apps are available to download for free, while the professional tools come with a usage-based cost structure. To learn more or try them out, head to the company’s website.

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Lalaland.ai: Using AI technology to revolutionize e-commerce @ CES 2022



Lalaland.ai Virtual ModelsOne of the more difficult things about running an online retailer is the images. One of the most difficult industries online is fashion. Every product has to have so many phones, and you can only go into so much detail with the number of models at your disposal. While some industries, such as the automotive industry, have gone nearly entirely computer-generated imagery, fashion has not been able to follow suit. Now, with the work done by Lalaland.ai, that is all changing.

What is Lalaland.ai?

Lalaland.ai is an award-winning fashion tech start-up that uses innovative AI technology to revolutionize e-commerce for retailers and consumers alike. The firm’s virtual fashion models allow brands and retailers to create personalized shopping experiences for their customers, saving time and money in the process. Lalaland.ai is changing the way businesses think about e-commerce, and is quickly becoming a leading authority in the space!

How does Lalaland.ai work?

Lalaland.ai has the ability to create entirely AI-created human models to show off a company’s clothing. The company’s virtual fashion models are powered by innovative AI technology that allows retailers to create personalized shopping experiences for their consumers.

The firm’s virtual models are able to replicate any outfit imaginable, giving businesses a new way to diversify their brands and appeal to a wider range of consumers. They are changing the face of e-commerce and is quickly becoming a top player in the industry.

Why should I use Lalaland.ai?

If you run an online fashion brand, there are a number of reasons why you might engage with the company’s technology. The first is that the time from the initial design of a product until it can be online is greatly reduced. This is because the product doesn’t have to be manufactured before the images can be worked on. The system is able to import the 3D models from the design process and put them right onto the virtual models.

In addition to not having to wait for production to complete, you also don’t have to go through the process of hiring a team. There are no photographers, assistants, or models involved. You also don’t have to secure a photo studio in which to take all of the photos. This makes it both quicker and less expensive to get the images for the website. You also don’t have to worry about licensing the photos, especially if you’re planning to go market internationally.

The real benefit, however, is that you can show a wide range of examples without a large additional cost. You can show off a virtual model of every shape and size wearing the various sizes of clothing. You can even adjust your models to the nation in which they are being displayed. In Japan, you can show a model with a Japanese look, while showing a model with a Russian look in Russia. This can make it more natural for the local population to see how someone like them looks in the clothing.

Summary

The company has been implementing its technology with s number of clients and is looking to expand its reach. To learn more about Lalaland.ai and how it can help your business, head over to their website.

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Wizest: The next-generation investment trading platform @ CES 2022



Wizest Investment AssistanceDo you want to invest in the stock market but don’t know where to start? Trying to understand the ins and outs of the market can be difficult. How do you know what stocks are going to do well, and which are going to fail? unless you’re a full-time investor, you can’t possibly keep track of every trend and stock on the market. That’s where Wizest comes in – giving you a closer look into stocks, bonds, and more.

What is Wizest?

Wizest is the next-generation investment trading platform that empowers anyone to pick their own team of financial experts to invest on their behalf. Wizest gives you access to the returns of the stock market, and allows you to put your dollars toward renewables, minority-managed portfolios, and high-tech companies – all with just a few clicks.

You can browse through professional investors to find the ones that match your interests and investment style. If you’re risky, you can find a guide who is as well. If you’re into medical technology stocks, select advisors who are following medical tech.

How does Wizest work?

Wizest takes all of the guesswork out of investing. In one easy newsfeed, learn from the best as financial experts describe their trades and explain their investment strategy. It’s like having a private researcher looking out for your interests, values, and goals.

With Wizest’s user-friendly interface, you can find top performers, experts that align with your values, or traditional retirement and growth strategies in minutes. Wizest is the only investment platform that offers you this level of choice and transparency.

Of course, all investment advice is just that – advice. You are never required to follow any information provided. You should always do your own due diligence before putting your own money into any stock, bond, or other investment.

Who is Wizest for?

Wizest is for anyone who wants to invest in the stock market but doesn’t have the time or knowledge to do so. There are so many variables in the market that can affect stock prices. When you look at a single company, you need to know when their quarter ends, their fiscal year ends, and when they have their quarterly earnings announcements. What products are they launching over the next 3, 6, 12 months? What are the goals of their board of directors and executives?

All of this information is available but absolutely requires you to do your research. And this is per company. You should never have all of your money in a single stock, and you’re going to look at lots of companies before you put your money into one. With Wizest, you don’t need any prior investment experience or knowledge – the platform takes care of everything for you.

Summary

The Wizest platform is currently in early access. To learn more about the platform, get some free advice about getting into investing, or to sign up for the early access, you can head over to the company’s website. You can also check out our interview from CES 2021.

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DailyPay: Putting an end to expensive payday loans @ CES 2022



DailyPay income trackingPicture this: you’re a few days away from payday, but your car breaks down and you need to fix it right away. You don’t have enough money in your checking account to cover the repair, so you take out a high-interest payday loan. A few weeks later, you’re hit with another unexpected expense and have to take out another payday loan. This cycle can be incredibly costly and difficult to break free from. But what if there was an easier way? DailyPay is on a mission to build a new financial system that puts an end to expensive payday loans!

What is DailyPay?

DailyPay is a technology company that partners with America’s best-in-class employers to provide on-demand pay. The company has connections directly into the banking system, which means that money is always in the right place at the right time for employees, merchants, and financial institutions. DailyPay is building technology and the mindset to reimagine the way money moves, from the moment work starts.

These data connections allow employees to keep track of their pay as it happens, instead of having to wait 2 weeks to see what they’ve made. It also makes it possible for employees to gain access to that pay when they need it, not when the employer is ready to let them have it.

How does DailyPay work?

DailyPay works by connecting to over 6000 endpoints in the banking system. This allows DailyPay to instantly transfer money to employees, merchants, and financial institutions. They also have a massive data network that helps to ensure that money is always in the right place at the right time.

Let’s say you work for Dollar Tree, one of the companies that DailyPay currently works with. You’re on an hourly pay scale, and you work 8 hours today. When you open the app, you can see exactly how much money you earned today, as well as the other days in this current pay period, down to the minute. This is because the platform is connected directly into Dollar Tree’s payroll and timecard system.

On your way home, you go into the grocery store to get supplies for dinner, but discover that you’re a little short because of an unexpected expense last week, and you don’t get paid until Friday. DailyPay allows you to transfer money directly from your current payroll into your checking account to be able to pay for the groceries – all while you’re standing in line.

Why is DailyPay different?

DailyPay is different because it offers a better way to manage money. With the platform, employees can get paid instantly when they need it instead of having to wait until payday. This makes it easier for people to cover unexpected expenses without resorting to high-interest payday loans. Plus, DailyPay is the recognized gold standard in on-demand pay, so employers can be confident that they are providing employees with a top-notch payment solution.

In the above example, without access to the platform, you would have to find the money somewhere else or skip the grocery run entirely. The alternative would have been to go to a payday loan place and pay a large percentage of your check to be able to get the short-term loan. In the case of DailyPay, it comes out to only a couple of dollars for the transfer with no interest – because it’s already your money.

Summary

To learn more about the platform, each over to the company’s website.

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Foodetective: API unifier for food & bev. business software @ CES 2022



Foodetective management integrationFood business owners have a lot on their plate. Not only do they need to worry about the food itself, but they also need to manage their technology stack and stay up to date with the latest software innovations. Foodetective is here to help, as they are the leading API unifier for food and beverage businesses of all sizes.

What is Foodetective?

Foodetective is a web platform that integrates all your software and systems into a single portal. This allows food business owners to manage their entire tech stack in one place, reducing operational inefficiencies and improving business insights. Foodetective also has a directory of businesses that showcases customer-facing services.

With Foodetective, you can manage your entire tech stack in one place, reduce operational inefficiencies, and improve business insights. Stay connected with your data from your pocket – updated information will automatically synchronize on connected apps. Get listed on their directory and benefit from their lead-generating platform that showcases your customer-facing services.

How does Foodetective work?

These days, every vendor, from your soda distributor to your food supplier, all use different systems. This means that to place orders, track shipments, and track invoices you need to be all over the internet. When you combine those systems with the data from your point-of-sale system, employee management system, and everything else you need to run a business, you can spend most of your time hoping between interfaces trying desperately to remember passwords.

Foodetective’s API connects to all of your software and systems, automatically synchronizing updates across connected apps. This means that you can use a single system to see how much beef you have used this week and order more beef from your supplier. You can then compare the cost to the sales to ensure there is still a manageable profit on the menu items you sell and figure out which ones you don’t sell enough of. This is a huge benefit to businesses no matter the size.

The platform even integrates with the delivery platforms, like Uber Eats and DoorDash. If a restaurant delivers using both of them, they can receive data for both platforms in a single interface, making it easier to fulfill those orders on time, as opposed to flipping between unrelated devices for each platform.

Additionally, Foodetective offers lead-generation services that help promote your food business to new customers. As a customer of the platform, you get listed in their system, giving you news ways for customers and vendors to find you.

Why use Foodetective?

Food business owners need every edge they can get in order to be successful. Foodetective helps businesses stay up to date with the latest software innovations, manage their technology stack more efficiently, and generate leads for new customers. In a nutshell, Foodetective is an essential tool for any food or beverage business owner looking to streamline their operations and improve their bottom line.

Summary

To learn more about Foodetective and how it might help your food and beverage business, check out their website.

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iStaging is bringing the conference feel into the virtual @ CES 2021



iStaging virtual conference platformVirtual reality, and its flat-screen equivalent, have seen an increase in popularity in recent years. One of the places that we have seen this technology take a strong position has been in real estate. The ability to virtually explore a new house, apartment, or condo ahead of a visit can help prevent spending time seeing a place that doesn’t fit your needs. iStaging started in that space, but has recognized a new need and is applying its technology to this new market.

The new market in need of virtual space technology is trade shows, like CES itself. Some shows have taken a simplistic approach, where it’s more like browsing a standard website. Some shows, though, have looked to keep the feeling of an in-person event while still being virtual. That is where iStaging’s new offering is really standing out. The app creates virtual meeting venues and experiences by putting control in the hands of the owner.

The system is designed to give full control to the conference owners. There are no hard and fast pre-existing layouts that you are forced to conform to, making it different from in-person events. You can create DaVinci-era open-air amphitheaters for presentations. You can create custom presentation spaces for each exhibitor. You can even create a virtual meet-and-greet area, where people can walk around and meet other attendees. In fact, you could even create a “chill zone” featuring music, artwork, and more.

Obviously, nothing is going to replicate the feeling and energy of a traditional conference in every way. However, with technology like iStaging’s virtual expo venues, we can get as close as possible. If you are planning a virtual event and are looking for a VR-style experience, you can learn more about features, processes, and pricing by heading to the iStaging website.

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Wi-Fi 6E and The Wi-Fi Alliance are making our lives faster @ CES 2021



Wi-Fi Alliance discusses Wi-Fi 6EOur lives are increasingly connected, and many of those connections are made via Wi-Fi. These days, while many of us are working from home, signal strength and speed have become even more important than before. Not because of this need, but in support of this need, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the next upgrade to the Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E.

You may be unaware of the Wi-Fi Alliance, but they are an essential part of our lives. The organization is responsible for creating, maintaining, and advancing the standard that is Wi-Fi. They are the reason why it keeps getting faster and more reliable. They are also the reason why your HP laptop can connected to a Linksys router and have all of the benefits, without being manufactured by the same company.

The most recent version of the Wi-Fi standard was the renamed Wi-Fi 6. Like its Wi-Fi 5 (formerly 802.11ac) predecessor, the new standard runs on 5GHz spectrum. But, new spectrum has been opening up across the globe in the 6GHz bands, which gives additional speed and reliability. New spectrum means a new draft for what is being called Wi-Fi 6E. The updated standard will bring with it 14 additional 80 MHz channels and 7 additional 160 MHz channels. The additional of new channels means more opportunity to find channels without any local interference, improving stability.

Potentially even more important that all of this is the addition of capacity. Connected homes and smart homes mean more devices, all of which are looking for internet access via Wi-Fi. Fortunately, Wi-Fi 6E compatible devices will be coming to the market soon. As always, older Wi-Fi devices will still be able to connect to the newer routers, and newer devices will still be able to connect to older routers. To learn more about Wi-Fi 6E and the Wi-Fi Alliance, head over to their website.

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Wizest helps build expert, winning investment portfolios @ CES 2021



Wizest investment portfoliosWilliam Littlefield is the CTO of Wizest, a 2-year-old next-generation investment trading platform that takes the complexity and drudgery out of wealth building.

While young professionals recognize the value of building an investment portfolio, Littlefield says they can find the current process complicated, intimidating, or boring. Wizest flips the standard practice of picking stocks, bonds or financial instruments yourself, and gamifies the process, making investing more like playing Fantasy Football, helping investors to build their own team of financial experts.

Anyone can join Wizest as an investor and after indicating their investment preferences, the platform takes those preferences and matches them up with financial experts in those fields to create a leaderboard for an investor to peruse. Once the investor identifies a few financial experts they like, they can then drill down further into their portfolios, and investment strategies. Then, with the click of a button, the investor can replicate their preferred expert’s portfolio for themselves. Depending on an investor’s risk threshold, new investors can anticipate returns between 3% and 16%, net of fees.

There are no account minimums and investors can get started now with a closed-beta risk-free simulator. After the beta period, investors will be able to open an account, deposit funds, and execute real trades. When you’re ready to invest with real money, Wizest charges 0.5% for transaction fees and a 0.5% annual management fee. Unlike many investment platforms, Wizest has no account minimums. Additionally, experts never have direct access to investor funds, which are instead held by the platform.

Participating financial experts, can bank on no overhead costs, a national clientele base, and added income. They simply create a profile on Wizest, including their strategy and investment experience, create a portfolio of stocks, using a percentage allocation model, and then post and communicate their strategy to attract investors. Wizest compensates experts based on the amount of their virtual assets under management, subject to multipliers based on user satisfaction and portfolio risk.

Interested investors and financial experts can find more information and enroll in the closed beta period at their website.

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