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UserWay, an Israeli company that uses AI to ensure website accessibility, was recently acquired for approximately $100 million. The company, which was established in 2016, has over 100 employees and operates on AWS. UserWays solution can be added to a website with a single line of code, automatically enabling the conversion of the main website content to meet accepted standards in the field. The companys add-on is installed on over a million websites, allowing for extensive automation and efficient machine learning. In 2022, UserWay began trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, valued at 120 million shekels after raising about 30 million shekels.
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Accessibility AI tech developer UserWay acquired by Level Access in $99 million deal | CTech
Israeli company UserWay, a developer of AI-powered accessibility technologies, is being acquired by American company Level Access in an all-cash transaction worth $98.7 million. UserWay, which was publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, will become a privately-held company after the acquisition. The companys shareholders will receive $21.06 per share in cash, a premium of 17% over the fully diluted share price as of December 28, 2023. UserWays technologies are used globally to improve accessibility and usability for people with disabilities. The transaction is expected to close in early 2024.
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UserWay's Accessibility Compliance Platform Pushes WCAG 2.2 Update, Unlocking Next-Gen Web Accessibility Compliance Standards for Customers
UserWay, a provider of digital accessibility software, has upgraded its standards to align with the latest technical recommendation adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). The upgrade comes as global regulatory pressure around accessibility increases, with the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Union enforcing stricter digital accessibility laws. The new WCAG 2.2 standards add nine new success criteria that companies must meet to be compliant. UserWays upgrade allows its customers to identify and remediate accessibility violations under the new standards seamlessly.
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Ending the Silent Discrimination of Inaccessible Slides: UserWay for Microsoft PowerPoint Automates Accessibility
UserWay, a provider of digital accessibility software, has announced the launch of UserWay for Microsoft PowerPoint. The new software aims to make presentations more accessible for people with disabilities, improving team collaboration and ensuring organizational compliance. The platform meets the highest standards set by the ADA, Section 508, PDF/UA, and WCAG 2.1 & 2.2. It scans presentations for accessibility issues, applies automatic fixes, and guides users to solve any remaining issues step by step. The software is part of UserWays product family for digital documents used by public companies, government agencies, major banks, and telecoms.
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UserWay Reports H1 2023 Results: 81% ARR Growth, Anticipates Cash Flow Breakeven as DOJ Set to Roll Out Historic Digital Accessibility Regulation
UserWay, a provider of digital accessibility software, has reported a significant increase in its financial results for the first half of 2023, with an 81% surge in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) compared to the same period in 2022. The company now anticipates reaching its cash flow breakeven by the end of 2023. This growth is driven by advancements in AI and increasing regulatory pressure, resulting in a 60% YoY increase in paying customers. The company has also expanded its customer base across more verticals and markets and introduced a beta of FixMyCode.ai, a tool that aids developers in crafting ADA-compliant code.
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UserWay Appoints Shahar Amiel as Vice President of Growth
UserWay, a provider of digital accessibility solutions, has announced the appointment of Shahar Amiel as the companys Vice President of Growth, effective from April 2023. Amiel, who previously served as UserWays Head of Growth, brings twelve years of experience in strategic development and performance marketing. He previously managed Growth and Performance Marketing at Verbit.ai, a global technology giant producing AI-based algorithms for accessible audio and video. UserWay is scaling its AI-powered offerings across the product lifecycle to a global market.
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UserWay Launches Beta Version of the Free Generative AI Product FixMyCode.ai
UserWay, a leader in digital accessibility, has announced the beta launch of FixMyCode.ai, an AI-powered coding assistant trained in digital accessibility and ADA compliance. The tool is designed to help developers create more inclusive and usable end-user experiences. It generates accessible code by understanding conversational inputs or by remediating code that may be inaccessible. UserWays development team has trained the AI model on WCAG, the global digital accessibility standards. The companys solutions are used by developers, designers, and organizations of all sizes, including Coca-Cola, Nespresso, Disney, the UN, and governments and organizations from every sector of the global economy.
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UserWay and Natural Intelligence Link Digital Accessibility to Website Performance
UserWay, a leader in digital accessibility, has announced the successful completion of a pilot with intent marketing leader, Natural Intelligence. Natural Intelligence implemented UserWays AI-Powered Widget 4.0 to make their websites more accessible to people with disabilities. The implementation led to improvements in site performance, including a 2.4% increase in revenue-per-click, a 3.5% increase in revenue-per-visit, a 1% increase in the click-through rate, and a 0.5% decrease in bounce rate. The partnership demonstrates the importance of accessibility in improving usability and legal compliance, as well as positively impacting an organizations bottom line.
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UserWay Partners with YAI to Promote Global Accessibility Awareness Day
UserWay, a leader in digital accessibility, has announced a partnership with non-profit YAI to raise awareness on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). On May 18, 2023, all proceeds from UserWays AI-Powered Accessibility solution will go to YAI. UserWays mission is to create an accessible web for everyone and has impacted over 1 million websites. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and more with over 300 programs. The funds raised by UserWay on GAAD will go directly toward programs for people with disabilities.
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Gartner Highlights Accessibility AI, Naming UserWay a Top Tech Vendor in 2023 Market Guide for Digital Accessibility
UserWay, a market leader in web accessibility, has been recognized as a Representative Accessibility and Consulting Provider in the Gartner 2023 Market Guide for Digital Accessibility. The company develops AI-based technologies to make digital experiences accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. Gartners guide acknowledges UserWay as an accessibility platform and consulting provider in five categories. The report also highlights the potential for growth in the digital accessibility market, with the next three years seen as a turning point for the sector.
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UserWay Receives 2023 G2 Best Software Awards for Fastest-Growing Products & Content Management
UserWay, a leader in AI-Powered Website Accessibility technologies, has been awarded the 2023 G2 Best Software and Content Management Awards in the category of Best Digital Accessibility Platforms. The companys solutions help organizations meet ADA regulations for website accessibility. UserWays technologies make the internet more accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities. The company offers a full framework of solutions, including AI-Powered Accessibility solution, Accessibility Scanning & Monitoring solution, and a suite of PDF accessibility solutions.
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UserWay to Host Live Webinar featuring Principal Analyst Gina Bhawalkar on the Rising Importance of Web Accessibility
UserWay, a leader in AI-powered website accessibility technologies, will host a live webinar on Feb. 2, 2023, featuring Forrester Principal Analyst, Gina Bhawalkar. The webinar will discuss current website accessibility trends, research-based insights, and best user-experience practices. The discussion will also include UserWay COO, Dr. Lionel Wolberger, and UserWays Director of Accessibility, Raghavendra Satish Peri. The webinar aims to highlight the importance of inclusive design and ADA compliance in enhancing user and customer experience, particularly for people with disabilities.
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UserWay Partners With Carahsoft to Improve Government Website Accessibility
UserWay Partners with Tribute Technology to Make Funeral Home Websites Accessible for Everyone
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UserWay Releases Version 4.0 of its AI-Powered Accessibility Solution
UserWay, a leading digital accessibility company, has announced the release of version 4.0 of its AI-Powered Accessibility Solution. The updated solution offers a more accessible, compliant, and user-friendly experience for blind users, those with low vision, limited mobility, dyslexia, and more. The solution now includes instant language translations and a personalized user interface. The update also includes improved team management capabilities, advanced customization options, and a powerful desktop dashboard. The new features will be rolled out to UserWays entire user base by November 1, 2022.
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UserWay ("UWAY") Stock Jumps 50% on First Day of IPO
UserWay.org, a digital accessibility solution provider, has announced the closing of its initial public offering (IPO) and a private funding round of $14.5 million. The company is listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol UWAY. UserWay ended 2021 with $5 million in annual recurring revenue, a 400% increase compared to the previous year. The companys core product is an AI-powered accessibility solution that helps organizations meet strict web accessibility and compliance regulations. UserWays clients include leading organizations and Fortune 500 companies such as eBay, Coca Cola, Disney, and Walmart.
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Siri's original voice now advocates for a more accessible web
Susan Bennett, the original voice of Apples Siri, has spoken about her surprise at discovering her voice was being used for the virtual assistant. Bennett, who was not compensated for her voice being used as Siri, said she was proud of the assistants ability to help people with disabilities. She now appears in an ad for web accessibility company UserWay, which works to ensure sites are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Bennett also spoke about the importance of digital accessibility and the need for websites to be accessible to all potential customers.
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The voice of Siri wants your website to be more accessible Marketing Campaign Asia
Susan Bennett, the voice behind Siri, is featured in a new ad for web accessibility technology firm UserWay. In the ad, Bennetts voice provides directions and useful information, highlighting the importance of web accessibility for individuals with disabilities. She explains how UserWays AI-widget can assist those who need to access websites differently. Bennett expressed her excitement to be part of the project, stating that it allows her to further open doors for people with disabilities.
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Siri: When Will Web Accessibility Be The Norm?
Susan Bennett, the voice behind Apples Siri, has partnered with web accessibility app UserWay for a new campaign. Bennetts voice has become synonymous with accessibility, making her a relevant choice for UserWays campaign. The partnership aims to raise awareness about the importance of web accessibility for disabled individuals. Bennetts involvement with Siri has inadvertently made her a voice for the disabled community, as Siri and other voice assistants have significantly improved web accessibility for disabled individuals.
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Paralympians bring home gold medals, but we're failing them on web accessibility
Joseph Wengier, a nine-time Paralympic gold medalist and ambassador for accessibility technology company UserWay, advocates for a more inclusive internet. He draws parallels between the physical accessibility challenges he and his teammates faced in the 1970s and the digital accessibility issues prevalent today. Wengier highlights a study that found accessibility issues on the homepages of over 97% of the worlds top 1 million websites. He argues that as more businesses go digital due to COVID-19, the need for accessible websites is more critical than ever.
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UserWay's AI widget powers accessibility of the Tokyo Paralympics website
UserWay, a company specializing in web accessibility technologies, has announced that its AI-powered accessibility widget is being used on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics website. The widget automatically resolves any accessibility issues detected on the site and aligns it with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as required by the ADA. It also offers a variety of opt-in accessibility and usability enhancements in 40 languages. UserWay is committed to making the online world more accessible and improving the digital space for countless individuals, through a variety of technological solutions.
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The Motley Fool And UserWay Team Up To Make Financial Choices More Accessible
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