GameChanger

Visa Joins AWS Partner Network to Help Simplify Global Digital Payments

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torsdag, april 25, 2024
Software, Internet, Payments, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Cloud, Ecosystem, Amazon Web Services, Innovation, Partnership, GameChanger, Athens Mass Transit System, APN, AWS, Growth

Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in global digital payments, announced today it has joined the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that leverages AWS technologies, programs, expertise, and tools to build solutions and services for customers.

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  • Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in global digital payments, announced today it has joined the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that leverages AWS technologies, programs, expertise, and tools to build solutions and services for customers.
  • Visa will make select payment services available in the AWS Marketplace , which has more than 300,000 global customers and thousands of software listings.
  • “Visa is dedicated to better serving our clients in cloud environments, which is why we’re excited to bring Visa Cross-Border Solutions to the AWS Marketplace,” said Vanessa Colella, Global Head of Innovation and Digital Partnerships, Visa.
  • Companies wanting to process payments through AWS on VisaNet , Visa’s global processing network, can already establish secure AWS Privatelink connectivity with Visa Cloud Connect .

Fiserv Meets Growing Appetite for Self-Service Technology in the Restaurant Industry with Launch of Clover Kiosk

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onsdag, april 17, 2024
Payments, Retail, Technology, Restaurant, Bar, Software, Hardware, Online, Sale, Clover, System, Communication, GameChanger, Multimedia, Coffee, Human, Information, Online shopping

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417306368/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417306368/en/
    Clover Kiosk from Fiserv streamlines restaurant operations and enhances the customer experience with an intuitive self-service option.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The restaurant industry continues to undergo significant change, and the right technology can help owners and operators adapt to run more efficiently and scale more effectively,” said Krystle Mobayeni, Head of Restaurant Solutions at Fiserv.
  • Businesses using Clover can accept payments of any type, including Apple Pay®, Google Pay®, Samsung Pay®, contactless credit or debit cards, and other digital wallets.
  • As a point-of-sale platform for merchants, Clover processes more than $272 billion in annualized payment volume.

Vena Closes FY24 With Record-Setting Q4, Customer Growth, Product Innovation and Industry Recognition

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
Data Management, Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Technology, Manufacturing, General Automotive, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Fintech, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Other Technology, Other Education, Software, University, Internet, Education, Ted Turner, FP&A, GameChanger, Controller, Completeness, Acquisition, Madeley, FP, Professional services, Organization, Health

Notably, its record-breaking fourth quarter saw increasing demand and innovative strides with the launch of Vena Copilot , a gamechanger for FP&A teams.

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  • Notably, its record-breaking fourth quarter saw increasing demand and innovative strides with the launch of Vena Copilot , a gamechanger for FP&A teams.
  • Vena experienced significant customer and revenue growth over its last fiscal year.
  • Looking ahead, Vena is continuing to drive its commitment to customer value and product innovation, including through this year’s Excelerate Finance 2024 its annual flagship industry conference for finance professionals and business leaders.
  • Seeing our customers doing amazing work with the platform is what excites us most as we build value together,” added Madeley.

COP28 President urges governments to 'think bigger, act bolder' on national climate plans that are aligned with the UAE Consensus at Petersberg Climate Dialogue

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fredag, april 26, 2024
Consensus, Nature, Hope, NDC, COP29, Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Health, COP, Consensus decision-making, GameChanger, Water, Science, International financial institutions, Nationally determined contribution, Developed country, Optimism, Food, COP28, Artificial intelligence, Foreign, Private sector, Climate, Renewable energy

The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.

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  • The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.
  • "The UAE Consensus represents a historic milestone in climate diplomacy, precisely because it achieved cross-sectoral breakthroughs across the entire climate agenda," Dr. Al Jaber declared.
  • Governments should set out economy-wide emission reduction plans and also produce "well-funded" national adaption plans to protect nature and transform food systems, he said.
  • "  It must also be just, equitable and responsible, in line with the targets set out in the UAE Consensus.

COP28 President urges governments to 'think bigger, act bolder' on national climate plans that are aligned with the UAE Consensus at Petersberg Climate Dialogue

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fredag, april 26, 2024
Consensus, Nature, Hope, NDC, COP29, Petersberg Climate Dialogue, Health, COP, Consensus decision-making, GameChanger, Water, Science, International financial institutions, Nationally determined contribution, Developed country, Optimism, Food, COP28, Artificial intelligence, Foreign, Private sector, Climate, Renewable energy

The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.

Key Points: 
  • The COP28 President highlighted how the UAE Consensus has emerged as the defining point of reference for global climate ambition and sustainable development since its inception in Dubai last year.
  • "The UAE Consensus represents a historic milestone in climate diplomacy, precisely because it achieved cross-sectoral breakthroughs across the entire climate agenda," Dr. Al Jaber declared.
  • Governments should set out economy-wide emission reduction plans and also produce "well-funded" national adaption plans to protect nature and transform food systems, he said.
  • "  It must also be just, equitable and responsible, in line with the targets set out in the UAE Consensus.

First Student Launches Six New Electric School Buses in Pennsylvania from EPA Round One Funding

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torsdag, april 25, 2024
EPA, First Student, School district, Health, School, Electricity, GameChanger, Transport, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, ESB, Student, PPL Corporation, Steelton-Highspire School District, Nursing

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, First Student, the leading school transportation provider in North America, and proven industry leader in electrification, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Steelton-Highspire School District celebrating the deployment of the first electric school buses (ESB) in Pennsylvania funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program.

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  • Steelton-Highspire is replacing six of the school district's seven buses with First Student's electric emissions-free buses.
  • Replacing just one diesel school bus with an electric one can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 54,000 pounds annually.
  • First Student currently operates more than 330 electric school buses in North America, having already covered over 3 million miles of zero emission service.
  • The EPA's Clean School Bus Program provides funding to school districts to assist with the costs of replacing fossil fuel-powered school buses with zero-emission vehicles.

Bite Secures $9 Million in Series A Funding to Accelerate Self-Service Kiosk Ordering in Restaurants

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tisdag, april 9, 2024
Retail, Technology, Convenience Store, Restaurant, Bar, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Lennys Grill & Subs, Charleys Philly Steaks, Growth, Environment, Partnership, Food, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, GameChanger

Bite , the leading provider of intelligent kiosk solutions for fast-casual and quick-service restaurants, today announced it has secured $9 million in Series A funding.

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  • Bite , the leading provider of intelligent kiosk solutions for fast-casual and quick-service restaurants, today announced it has secured $9 million in Series A funding.
  • The funding round was led by Staley Capital, with participation from Graham Partners, Food-X, One Way Ventures and Tamarisc Ventures.
  • This investment will fuel Bite’s mission to elevate the hospitality experience, providing a convenient and intuitive ordering solution for guests placing their orders in restaurant venues.
  • Our partnership with Bite has been a game changer, as we bolster our portfolio and rapidly expand our existing concepts.”
    For more information about Bite, please visit www.getbite.com

INTRODUCING "HYPNOVELS," A REVOLUTIONARY USE OF GENERATIVE AI TO TRANSFORM BOOKS INTO MESMERIZING ANIMATIONS

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måndag, april 8, 2024
Diffusion, GameChanger, Synthetic media, Moss, SAN, Publishing, Magic, AI, Animation, Girl, Creativity, Midazolam, Language, Book, Multimedia, Human

SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silverside AI unveils Hypnovels, a Generative AI platform that will radically change the way books are consumed, promoted, and enjoyed.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silverside AI unveils Hypnovels, a Generative AI platform that will radically change the way books are consumed, promoted, and enjoyed.
  • "We are harnessing the amazing power of AI to help authors worldwide better promote their books and engage more readers," says Rob Wrubel, co-founder of Silverside AI and Founding CEO of pioneering search engine, Ask Jeeves.
  • For readers, Hypnovels represents a new way to experience books aimed at making reading interesting for the ficklest audiences.
  • "There are a lot of AI applications out there trying to turn words into movies," says PJ Pereira, award-winning advertising veteran and founder of Silverside AI.

Space Workforce 2030 Names New Executive Director in Landmark Partnership

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måndag, mars 18, 2024
RET, Space, Growth, Partnership, White, Aerospace, The Aerospace Corporation, Doctor of Philosophy, NASA, USAF, Workforce, Space Foundation, Spring, GameChanger, Creative industries

Colorado Springs, Colo., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation and Space Workforce 2030 are proud to announce the appointment of Melanie Stricklan as the inaugural Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort to build an inclusive workforce to meet the burgeoning demands of the space industry.

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  • Colorado Springs, Colo., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation and Space Workforce 2030 are proud to announce the appointment of Melanie Stricklan as the inaugural Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030, a first-of-its-kind collaborative effort to build an inclusive workforce to meet the burgeoning demands of the space industry.
  • Stricklan, a co-founder of Slingshot Aerospace and a passionate advocate for space workforce development, will play a pivotal role in the strategic partnership between Space Foundation and The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace), which helped initiate the Space Workforce effort and has provided extensive support since its inception.
  • This partnership, which builds up the initiative's early success and continued growth, leverages Space Foundation's mission to accelerate the development of a dynamic and diverse space workforce.
  • ), PhD), said, “Space Workforce 2030 has already been a remarkable success and with our new partnership with Aerospace and leadership by Mel, Space Workforce 2030 promises to accelerate that success.

Stardog Announces Matt Lucas as New Field CTO for Financial Services

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tisdag, mars 12, 2024
Operational risk, Risk, Financial services, KYC, AI, IBM, Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Fraud, GameChanger, Audit

ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardog, the enterprise data and AI company, today announced the appointment of Matt Lucas as Field CTO for Financial Services.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stardog, the enterprise data and AI company, today announced the appointment of Matt Lucas as Field CTO for Financial Services.
  • Lucas, who has nearly two decades of experience leading technology implementation at public and private businesses, will be tasked with leading Stardog’s push into the financial services industry.
  • Prior to Morgan Stanley, Lucas spent time at IBM where he was responsible for providing financial services and insurance clients with strategic direction on risk technology solutions.
  • “We’re excited to have Matt join Stardog and lead our Financial Services team,” said Kendall Clark, founder and CEO of Stardog.