Strategic sourcing

Bluewave Accelerates Growth with Telapprise Acquisition

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave), an innovative, high-growth technology advisory and lifecycle management company, today announced it acquired Telapprise , a technology advisory and expense management firm.

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  • Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave), an innovative, high-growth technology advisory and lifecycle management company, today announced it acquired Telapprise , a technology advisory and expense management firm.
  • This acquisition is Bluewaves sixth since its launch and a critical step in Bluewaves growth strategy supported by the recent capital raise of $75 million.
  • The expertise that the Telapprise team brings to Bluewave will be especially invaluable in our technology assessment and technology expense management practice areas.
  • All Telapprise employees will integrate into the Bluewave team, including sales, solution architects, TEM/WEM operations, and both Spremo and Lundy will join the Bluewave leadership team.

SoftwareReviews Publishes Strategic Sourcing Software Gold Medalists for 2022

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Software providers are rated by users on product features, provider capabilities, and the relationship with the software partner.

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  • Software providers are rated by users on product features, provider capabilities, and the relationship with the software partner.
  • Workday Strategic Sourcing received a Net Emotional Footprint of +89 and exceeded user expectations in managing procurement.
  • Strategic Sourcing software satisfied users by including impressive procurement management strategies.
  • By collecting real data from verified IT and business professionals, the SoftwareReviews methodology produces detailed and authentic insight into the experience of evaluating and purchasing software.

Bluewave Announces a Growth Investment Led by Columbia Capital

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave), an innovative, high-growth technology advisory and lifecycle management company, today announced an initial capital raise of $75 million led by Columbia Capital.

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  • Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave), an innovative, high-growth technology advisory and lifecycle management company, today announced an initial capital raise of $75 million led by Columbia Capital.
  • Bluewave will leverage this strategic investment to support its rapid growth strategy, fostering organic and inorganic growth as it continues to ramp its team, invest in systems, and expand its service offering.
  • We are proud to partner with Columbia Capital who understands the opportunity and growth potential for Bluewave.
  • Columbia Capital is a sector-focused investment firm with investments in enterprise IT, digital infrastructure, and mobility for over 30 years.

Kurin, Inc. Announces Agreement with AllSpire Health GPO to Impact Contaminated Blood Cultures

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Kurin, Inc., the inventor and manufacturer of 510(k)-cleared Kurin blood culture sets, announced the signing of a recent agreement with AllSpire Health GPO.

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  • Kurin, Inc., the inventor and manufacturer of 510(k)-cleared Kurin blood culture sets, announced the signing of a recent agreement with AllSpire Health GPO.
  • "AllSpire Health GPO and Kurin are committed to patient safety by providing innovative solutions designed to address a common source of contaminated blood cultures and in doing so, reducing overall healthcare costs," said Bob Rogers, Inventor and CEO of Kurin.
  • We are pleased to be the only product on contract with AllSpire Health GPO to help their hospitals reduce contaminated blood cultures and are already engaged with their hospitals to help impact patient care and positively impact hospitals financially.
  • AllSpire Health GPO is excited to partner with Kurin and their blood culture products.

Chronicled's MediLedger Network Enhances Membership Management for Premier, Inc. Pharmacy Suppliers and Distributors

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronicled, Inc., the technology company behind the blockchain-powered MediLedger Network, today announced the contractual partnership with Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. ("Premier") that includes the addition of Premier's pharmacy membership roster for its group purchasing organization to the MediLedger Network, which will be pre-validated for Premier-contracted pharmacy suppliers and distributors.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronicled, Inc., the technology company behind the blockchain-powered MediLedger Network, today announced the contractual partnership with Premier Healthcare Alliance, L.P. ("Premier") that includes the addition of Premier's pharmacy membership roster for its group purchasing organization to the MediLedger Network, which will be pre-validated for Premier-contracted pharmacy suppliers and distributors.
  • As a result of the partnership, Premier pharmacy members would have access to improved coordination among Premier-contracted pharmacy suppliers and distributors, enabling more accurate pricing, reduced add-bills and simplified procurement.
  • Premier-contracted pharmacy suppliers receive the real-time validated pharmacy program membership roster from Premier that can be used to streamline internal membership and contract eligibility processes, as well as achieve alignment on Premier's pharmacy membership roster with distributors.
  • For suppliers and distributors interested in learning more about joining the MediLedger Network, contact [email protected] .

TD Bank Group Engages Diversity Firms to Actively Lead a US$500 Million Green Bond Offering - a First Among Canadian Issuers

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Monday, December 13, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD" or the "Bank") closed a three-year US$500 million green bond offering through a syndicate of underwriters that includes minority-, women- and veteran-owned business enterprises (MWVBEs).

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Toronto-Dominion Bank ("TD" or the "Bank") closed a three-year US$500 million green bond offering through a syndicate of underwriters that includes minority-, women- and veteran-owned business enterprises (MWVBEs).
  • This is the first time that a Canadian bank bond offering has been led by a syndicate group that included MWVBEs as Active Joint Bookrunners, reflecting TD's strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • "Through this model, TD is able to benefit from the diverse and vast capabilities of these firms, while building on our longstanding commitment to sustainable finance."
  • This issuance and the composition of the syndicate reflects TD's commitment to proactively embed ESG principles across its business.

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank (the Bank), today announced thatMatt Scurlock, Executive Vice President, Corporate Treasurer, will transition into the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2022.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank (the Bank), today announced thatMatt Scurlock, Executive Vice President, Corporate Treasurer, will transition into the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Scurlock will replace Julie Anderson as the Chief Financial Officer of Texas Capital Bank and Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. Mrs. Anderson has been with the Bank for 22 years, having served as Controller, Chief Accounting Officer, and most recently, Chief Financial Officer.
  • As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Scurlock will become a permanent member of the Banks Operating Committee and will be responsible for all accounting and financial reporting functions, as well as financial planning and analysis, capital planning, and funds management.
  • Before joining Texas Capital Bank, Mr. Scurlock worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he provided strategic consulting to financial services clients.

Globality Named by Gartner® as a 2021 Cool Vendor for Strategic Sourcing Technology

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Top tactics to achieve cost savings include deploying technology to automate processes and collaborating with suppliers to identify opportunities.

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  • Top tactics to achieve cost savings include deploying technology to automate processes and collaborating with suppliers to identify opportunities.
  • Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartners research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.
  • Gartner and Cool Vendors are registered trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission.
  • Globality is a Silicon Valley-headquartered technology company co-founded by Joel Hyatt and Lior Delgo to revolutionize how companies buy and sell services.

mdf commerce reports second quarter of fiscal 2022 results

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Q2 fiscal 2022 was a transformational quarter for mdf commerce, said Luc Filiatreault, CEO of mdf commerce.

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  • Q2 fiscal 2022 was a transformational quarter for mdf commerce, said Luc Filiatreault, CEO of mdf commerce.
  • Total revenues for second quarter of fiscal 2022 reached $25.1 million, an increase of $4.3 million or 20.8% compared to $20.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.
  • On a constant currency(1) basis, total revenue increased by $4.7 million or 23.2% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021.
  • The net increase is mainly due to Jobboom, contributing $0.2 million in revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, primarily due to an active Canadian job market.

Atlantic Health System Selects Syft Synergy Platform For Enterprise-Wide Supply Chain Management

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Syft ,a leading provider of AI-enhanced inventory control and end-to-end hospital supply chain management software and services, has announced today that the organization has been selected by Atlantic Health System for its ability to provide unparalleled supply chain visibility across the entire Atlantic Health System enterprise and to help the health system with its transition to Oracle SCM Cloud.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Syft ,a leading provider of AI-enhanced inventory control and end-to-end hospital supply chain management software and services, has announced today that the organization has been selected by Atlantic Health System for its ability to provide unparalleled supply chain visibility across the entire Atlantic Health System enterprise and to help the health system with its transition to Oracle SCM Cloud.
  • The Syft Synergy platform , seamlessly integrated with Oracle SCM Cloud , provides hospitals with complete traceability, visibility and accuracy into supplies and resources.
  • "We know Syft will provide our health system with a competitive advantage by helping us to reduce waste and achieve supply chain-related cost savings."
  • Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area.