Data science

DAT unveils DAT iQ Benchmark, an enhanced transportation rate and performance benchmarking tool for shippers

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

DAT Freight & Analytics will introduce DAT iQ Benchmark™, a significant update to its transportation rate and data analytics service for shippers, at the 2024 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Orlando, Fla., from May 6-8.

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  • DAT Freight & Analytics will introduce DAT iQ Benchmark™, a significant update to its transportation rate and data analytics service for shippers, at the 2024 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ in Orlando, Fla., from May 6-8.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502748268/en/
    DAT iQ Benchmark uses new AI-powered rate models trained on the industry’s largest dataset, comprising $150 billion in annual market transactions.
  • DAT iQ Benchmark data has been an invaluable source of truth.”
    Experience DAT iQ Benchmark at Booth 107 in the Logistics Solution Village.
  • Learn how reliable market-rate benchmarking delivers insights shippers need for better planning, performance evaluations, risk mitigation, network optimization, and cost management.

Kipi.bi Achieves 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification, First in Snowflake Partner Network to Reach Milestone

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

Today, kipi.bi celebrates achieving its 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification, positioning itself as the first within the Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) to reach this remarkable milestone.

Key Points: 
  • Today, kipi.bi celebrates achieving its 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification, positioning itself as the first within the Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) to reach this remarkable milestone.
  • This accomplishment underscores kipi.bi's unwavering commitment to excellence and expertise within the Snowflake ecosystem.
  • "Kipi.bi's attainment of its 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification marks a pivotal moment in our strategic alliance," said Amy Kodl, Head of GSI & Americas Alliances at Snowflake.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the achievement of our 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification," said Jason Small, CEO at kipi.bi.

Vehicle Supply and Demand Stabilizing Around a New Normal

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Theory, the real-time automotive data insights provider for automotive manufacturers, agencies, and affiliates is reporting in May's On the Horizon report that new vehicle inventory, although still growing month-over-month, has begun to stabilize. While new vehicle supply grew by 1% on a month-over-month basis, broader trends are indicating that the automotive industry is shifting from recovery to a more stable picture on the supply side.

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  • While new vehicle supply grew by 1% on a month-over-month basis, broader trends are indicating that the automotive industry is shifting from recovery to a more stable picture on the supply side.
  • Vehicle movement has largely maintained its March gains and is expected to do the same in May.
  • Higher incentive levels and seasonal tax refunds have helped to boost demand, though stubbornly high interest rates are still tempering results on the demand front to some extent.
  • "After a long period of recovery, we are very near to what will be the new normal of full supply."

New Mexico Community College Receives Federal Funding to Launch Rare Quantum Learning Lab and Training Program

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has received $862,000 in federal funding to establish a quantum science lab and develop a quantum training bootcamp to support the fast-growing workforce needs of this emerging field.

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) has received $862,000 in federal funding to establish a quantum science lab and develop a quantum training bootcamp to support the fast-growing workforce needs of this emerging field.
  • With CNM's focus on connecting learners to training and education that leads to high-quality employment, this is a breakout career field.
  • CNM partners on this effort include Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico, with CNM Ingenuity managing the quantum science lab and workforce training bootcamp.
  • Through the bootcamp, students will learn about quantum computing processes, vacuum systems, and lasers and optics to meet the growing quantum workforce needs.

Kipi.bi Achieves 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification, First in Snowflake Partner Network to Reach Milestone

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

Today, kipi.bi celebrates achieving its 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification, positioning itself as the first within the Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) to reach this remarkable milestone.

Key Points: 
  • Today, kipi.bi celebrates achieving its 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification, positioning itself as the first within the Snowflake Partner Network (SPN) to reach this remarkable milestone.
  • This accomplishment underscores kipi.bi's unwavering commitment to excellence and expertise within the Snowflake ecosystem.
  • "Kipi.bi's attainment of its 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification marks a pivotal moment in our strategic alliance," said Amy Kodl, Head of GSI & Americas Alliances at Snowflake.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the achievement of our 100th SnowPro Advanced Certification," said Jason Small, CEO at kipi.bi.

Sedgwick enters next phase of AI technology development to transform the claims industry

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, announced today ahead of the upcoming RISKWORLD 2024, the annual conference of RIMS, several new updates to its artificial intelligence-powered (AI) technology program. Building on a half-century of claims handling excellence and a robust data science program, Sedgwick remains at the vanguard of technological innovation in the industry with its pioneering generative AI technologies and claims management applications.

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  • Building on a half-century of claims handling excellence and a robust data science program, Sedgwick remains at the vanguard of technological innovation in the industry with its pioneering generative AI technologies and claims management applications.
  • The latest enhancements are significant milestones on Sedgwick's journey of technology evolution and have been supported by dedicated research and development in predictive modeling, machine learning and now, generative AI.
  • This work has been propelled by the company's vast global dataset and expert in-house data science and technology teams.
  • Recent enhancements to Sedgwick technologies include:
    Sidekick+: In April, Sedgwick achieved integration of generative AI tools into its proprietary technology program with a best-in-class claims workflow.

WELL Launches its Second-Generation AI powered Physician Co-pilot with Chronic Disease Detection Powered by HEALWELL AI

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

This enhanced version which features advanced chronic disease screening arrives just six months after the initial launch, which was primarily focused on rare disease detection.

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  • This enhanced version which features advanced chronic disease screening arrives just six months after the initial launch, which was primarily focused on rare disease detection.
  • Dr. Michael Frankel, Chief Medical Officer of WELL, commented on the new capabilities "Adding chronic disease detection is a game-changer for our AI powered physician co-pilot tools.
  • The technology behind WAIDS is powered by HEALWELL AI who has been helping physicians save lives for the past four years with its best-in-class rare disease detection capabilities.
  • Chronic diseases and the percentage of Canadians who have them include conditions like Diabetes 11%, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10%, Heart Disease 8%, and Chronic Kidney Disease 11-13%2 .

The Galien Foundation's Prix Galien UK Forum Returns to London in May 2024

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

The Prix Galien UK Forum brings together industry scientists, researchers, and organisations at the forefront of scientific advancement to exchange and offer perspectives on the future of global health.

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  • The Prix Galien UK Forum brings together industry scientists, researchers, and organisations at the forefront of scientific advancement to exchange and offer perspectives on the future of global health.
  • Together with the evening Prix Galien Awards Ceremony recognising the best in UK medicine, the events reflect the worldwide mission of The Galien Foundation to improve the human condition through breakthrough innovations that progress the understanding in diagnosing, treating, and curing disease.
  • Following the Prix Galien UK Forum, the Prix Galien UK Awards Ceremony will take place at the Natural History Museum, London, from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
  • To learn more about the 2024 Prix Galien Forum and Awards Ceremony, please visit: https://prixgalien.co.uk/ .

Permira to Acquire Majority Position in BioCatch at $1.3bn Valuation

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCatch (the "Company"), the global leader in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention powered by behavioral biometric intelligence, today announced that Permira Growth Opportunities II (the "Fund"), a fund advised by global private equity firm Permira, has agreed to acquire a majority position in the Company. Alongside the Fund's investment, existing shareholders Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital will also increase their investments in BioCatch. The transaction is expected to accelerate the Company's global expansion, advance its innovative product roadmap and support its continued overall growth.

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  • Alongside the Fund's investment, existing shareholders Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital will also increase their investments in BioCatch.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund will acquire a majority stake in BioCatch, buying out shares primarily from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures, in a secondary transaction valuing the Company at a total enterprise valuation of $1.3bn.
  • Gadi Mazor, CEO of BioCatch, added: "After building a strong partnership with Permira over the last year, we are delighted to welcome them as majority shareholders.
  • After a successful first year, we are delighted to take a majority stake in the business as it continues to grow at scale.

Permira to Acquire Majority Position in BioCatch at $1.3bn Valuation

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCatch (the "Company"), the global leader in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention powered by behavioral biometric intelligence, today announced that Permira Growth Opportunities II (the "Fund"), a fund advised by global private equity firm Permira, has agreed to acquire a majority position in the Company. Alongside the Fund's investment, existing shareholders Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital will also increase their investments in BioCatch. The transaction is expected to accelerate the Company's global expansion, advance its innovative product roadmap and support its continued overall growth.

Key Points: 
  • Alongside the Fund's investment, existing shareholders Sapphire Ventures and Macquarie Capital will also increase their investments in BioCatch.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund will acquire a majority stake in BioCatch, buying out shares primarily from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures, in a secondary transaction valuing the Company at a total enterprise valuation of $1.3bn.
  • Gadi Mazor, CEO of BioCatch, added: "After building a strong partnership with Permira over the last year, we are delighted to welcome them as majority shareholders.
  • After a successful first year, we are delighted to take a majority stake in the business as it continues to grow at scale.