Vendasta and AudioEye Bring Digital Accessibility to Local Businesses

Rhea-AI Summary

AudioEye (NASDAQ: AEYE) has partnered with Vendasta to integrate its digital accessibility technology into the Vendasta Marketplace, aimed at assisting local businesses in creating accessible online experiences. With over 65,000 partners serving more than six million small- and medium-sized businesses, this partnership will help Vendasta's channel partners provide tools for accessibility compliance, addressing legal requirements and enhancing user experiences for the 15% of the population affected by digital accessibility issues. This collaboration marks a significant step in promoting inclusive online platforms.

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• Partnership with Vendasta expands AudioEye's reach to over 6 million small- and medium-sized businesses.
• AudioEye's technology resolves two-thirds of accessibility issues, significantly benefiting clients.
• Collaboration enhances AudioEye's reputation in the digital accessibility market.

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TUCSON, Ariz., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEYE), the industry-leading digital accessibility provider, and Vendasta, the leading platform for local experts who sell digital solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced a partnership that brings AudioEye's technology to the Vendasta Marketplace. The partnership will provide channel partners with the tools and resources they need to help local businesses create accessible online experiences for all users, regardless of ability.

With a network of more than 65,000 partners serving over six million small- and medium-sized businesses, Vendasta offers sales, marketing, and other business management tools necessary to keep local businesses thriving. With AudioEye, Vendasta partners can access tools that help businesses meet legal requirements for accessibility, all while creating inclusive experiences for website visitors and customers.

"In our work to help local businesses transition to a digital world and grow, we've found that, increasingly, digital accessibility is an area where businesses need more support," said Jeff Tomlin, Chief Marketing Officer of Vendasta. "We are always striving to offer solutions that are consistently effective and affordable. AudioEye is a tremendous fit for our partners and for their clients."

Vendasta partners will offer AudioEye to their clients via a seamless integration through the Vendasta Marketplace. AudioEye's patented accessibility technology tests for over 400 accessibility issues, such as missing descriptive text for images or missing form labels, while resolving two-thirds of the detected issues. The AudioEye solution will allow businesses to reach and maintain strong levels of accessibility sustainably while making their websites more discoverable online for the 15% of the world's population impacted by inaccessible digital experiences.

"AudioEye is proud to have been selected by Vendasta to be a digital accessibility partner," said Rob Ulveling, Chief Business Officer at AudioEye. "Vendasta has been a forward-thinking brand for small- and medium-sized businesses, who don't often have the time or resources to handle their digital accessibility needs. With Vendasta's reach, together we look forward to making a meaningful impact on the world of accessibility."

About AudioEye, Inc.

AudioEye is an industry-leading digital accessibility platform delivering trusted ADA and WCAG accessibility compliance at scale. Through patented technology, subject matter expertise, and proprietary processes, AudioEye is eradicating all barriers to digital access, helping creators build accessible content and supporting them with ongoing advisory and automated upkeep. Trusted by the FCC, ADP, SSA, Samsung, and others, AudioEye helps everyone identify and resolve issues of accessibility and enhance user experiences, while automating digital accessibility for the widest audiences. Learn more at www.audioeye.com.

About Vendasta

Vendasta's core purpose is to drive local economies by democratizing technology for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). We accomplish this by providing a robust platform to local experts around the world—our channel partners. Partners use Vendasta's technology to market, sell, bill, fulfill, and deliver digital solutions to SMB clients. Our platform and marketplace are tightly integrated into an operating system delivered to SMBs, providing a single sign-on to digital products and analytics. Vendasta serves 65,000+ channel partners, who in turn work with more than six million SMBs worldwide. Sign up for free and explore Vendasta at www.vendasta.com.

Investor Contact
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
MZ North America
AEYE@mzgroup.us
(561) 489-5315

 

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FAQ

What is the recent partnership between AudioEye and Vendasta?

AudioEye has partnered with Vendasta to provide its digital accessibility technology through the Vendasta Marketplace, helping local businesses create accessible online experiences.

How does AudioEye's technology benefit local businesses?

AudioEye's technology helps local businesses meet legal accessibility requirements and improves online experiences for users with disabilities.

What is the significance of the partnership for AudioEye's investors?

The partnership with Vendasta enhances AudioEye's market presence and potential revenue growth by reaching millions of small- and medium-sized businesses.

What percentage of the population is affected by digital accessibility issues?

Approximately 15% of the world's population is impacted by inaccessible digital experiences.

What tools does AudioEye offer for accessibility compliance?

AudioEye provides technology that tests for over 400 accessibility issues and resolves two-thirds of them, aiding businesses in maintaining compliance.