Economy of France

Microsoft and ENGIE Announce Renewable Initiatives

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Technology, Other Energy, Utilities, Software, Alternative energy, Energy, Data management, Companies, CAC 40, Engie, Economy of France, Articles, Renewable energy, Energy policy

The renewable deal will see Microsoft purchase a total of 230 MW from two ENGIE projects in Texas, bringing Microsofts renewable energy portfolio to more than 1,900 MW.

Key Points: 
  • The renewable deal will see Microsoft purchase a total of 230 MW from two ENGIE projects in Texas, bringing Microsofts renewable energy portfolio to more than 1,900 MW.
  • In addition, ENGIE and Microsoft are advancing the digital transformation of the renewable energy sector.
  • ENGIE alone has a program to build approximately 9,000 MW of new renewable energy projects from 2019-2021 globally, with 2,500 MW of new renewable capacity planned for North America.
  • Microsoft (Nasdaq MSFT @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Schneider Electric named one of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Companies, CAC 40, Schneider Electric, Societates Europaeae, Management, Economy of France, Economic sectors

BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader of digital transformation in energy management and automation, was honored today by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in being named one of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production .

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader of digital transformation in energy management and automation, was honored today by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE in being named one of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production .
  • To determine the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production list, Great Place to Work analyzed responses from more than 150,000 employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations in the Manufacturing & Production industry.
  • The Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production list is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNEbased on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified organizations.
  • To learn more about Great Place to Work Certification and recognition on Best Workplaces lists published with FORTUNE, visit Greatplacetowork.com .

Safran Seats GB Reduces Inventory by 36 Percent in Three Months with LeanDNA

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Air, Transport, Software, Manufacturing, Data management, Safran Group, Economy of France, Business, Inventory, Companies, Supply chain management, Zodiac Aerospace, Safran, Stock management, Airline seat, LeanDNA, Safran Seats GB

LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory management, announced today it has achieved 36 percent inventory reduction in just three months for Safran Seats GB (Safran), which specializes in manufacturing business and first-class aircraft seats.

Key Points: 
  • LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory management, announced today it has achieved 36 percent inventory reduction in just three months for Safran Seats GB (Safran), which specializes in manufacturing business and first-class aircraft seats.
  • Prior to implementing LeanDNA, Safran lacked visibility into its data integritythe company estimates its inventory data was only 10 percent accuratewhich left value-driving inventory opportunities hidden in cumbersome Excel reports.
  • Ive implemented two ERP systems at two different companies and Ive never seen anything that gives the visibility LeanDNA gives, said Carolanne Wilson, head of operations supply for Safran Seats GB.
  • Safran Seats GB produces top-of-the-line business and first-class aircraft seats including the Aura, Optima and Venus models for airlines and original equipment manufacturers, and also manages repair and aftermarket inventory.

neurolens Appoints Matt Swartz as Vice President of Sales and Business Development

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
CAC 40, Essilor, Swartz, Economy of France, Companies

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- neurolens , maker of the only prescription lenses that add a contoured prism to bring the eyes into alignment, today announced the appointment of Matt Swartz as Vice President of Sales and Business Development.

Key Points: 
  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- neurolens , maker of the only prescription lenses that add a contoured prism to bring the eyes into alignment, today announced the appointment of Matt Swartz as Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
  • As a leading industry executive in eye care sales, Swartz brings more than 20 years of sales experience to neurolens.
  • Prior to joining neurolens, Swartz served as Senior Director of Strategic Accounts, for Essilor of America, Essilux.
  • During his 17-year tenure there, Matt contributed strongly to Essilors Strategic Accounts Strategy for doctor alliances and multi-location partnership development.

Maestro Health Announces Departure of Founder Rob Butler; Appoints Craig Maloney as New Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, September 13, 2019
Software, General Health, Networks, Professional services, Technology, Insurance, Human resources, Practice Management, Health, Cars, AXA, Banks, CAC 40, Employee benefits, Austin Maestro, Benefit, Motor vehicles, Economy of France

Maestro Health , a leading all-in employee health and benefits company, today announced its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Founder Rob Butler from the position of Chief Executive Officer and has appointed Craig Maloney as its next CEO, effective Oct. 7, 2019.

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  • Maestro Health , a leading all-in employee health and benefits company, today announced its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Founder Rob Butler from the position of Chief Executive Officer and has appointed Craig Maloney as its next CEO, effective Oct. 7, 2019.
  • With AXA and our Maestro Health employees, let me be the first to welcome Craig to the Maestronite family.
  • I am very happy to welcome Craig and have great confidence that he will further position Maestro Health for success.
  • Maestro Health owns and operates the three most strategic components of an effective employee health & benefits program: (me)SELF-FUNDED BENEFITS, (me)BENEFITS ADMIN 2.0 and (me)BENEFIT ACCOUNTS.

Capgemini appoints Eileen Sweeney as North American leader of manufacturing, automotive and life sciences sectors

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
CAC 40, Capgemini, Companies, Economy of France, Business

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Capgemini announced that Eileen Sweeney has been named an Executive Vice President and Director for Manufacturing , Automotive and Life Sciences (MALS) in North America.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Capgemini announced that Eileen Sweeney has been named an Executive Vice President and Director for Manufacturing , Automotive and Life Sciences (MALS) in North America.
  • Sweeney has more than 25 years of experience in commercial sales, operations, product and solution development, and marketing experience across the manufacturing and aerospace sectors.
  • It has extensive experience advising aerospace and defense, industrial and discrete manufacturers, automotive companies, and pharmaceutical and medical device firms.
  • "Capgemini has deep industry knowledge and expertise indelivering and optimizing operational processes including engineering, manufacturing and supply chain for clients in the manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and life sciences sectors," said Eileen Sweeney, Executive Vice President and Director for Manufacturing, Automotive, and Life Sciences, Capgemini in North America.

Ivonne Valdes of Schneider Electric Named to Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council's Top 100 List

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Companies, CAC 40, Schneider Electric, Societates Europaeae, Economy of France, Economic sectors, Economy of Telangana, Economy of Hyderabad, India

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced Ivonne Valdes, Sales VP, Cloud & Service Provider Segment, has been named to the Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) 2020 Top 100 list of the most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced Ivonne Valdes, Sales VP, Cloud & Service Provider Segment, has been named to the Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) 2020 Top 100 list of the most influential and notable Hispanic professionals in the technology industry.
  • The HITEC Top 100 list, a compilation of the top Hispanic Professionals in the Technology Industry from across the U.S., celebrates leadership and achievements in all sectors of the industry.
  • "HITEC is proud to recognize the top 100 technology executive leaders that happen to be Hispanic.
  • To learn more about Schneider Electric, please visit schneider-electric.us/en/
    The Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) is a premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and IT technology executives who have built outstanding careers in information technology.

Havas ECS Announces Medical Education Program Focused On Increasing Scientific Understanding Of Cannabinoids, As Well As The Law That Surrounds It

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Advertising agencies, Havas, Endocannabinoid system, Bolloré, Expert, Companies, Economy of France, Neuroscience

Havas ECS, founded earlier this year by Havas Health & You, is filling this gap starting this fall.

Key Points: 
  • Havas ECS, founded earlier this year by Havas Health & You, is filling this gap starting this fall.
  • Today, Havas ECS announced "Medical Cannabis; The science.
  • The conference is being co-produced with Connect Medical Legal Experts, a world supplier of independent medical expertise and medical legal education.
  • Havas ECS is a strategic communications advisory and education company focused on the importance and value of endocannabinoid scientific knowledge, to better guide and inform decision making in ECS-related topics.

Digitalisation of Railways to Drive Sharp Increase in Adoption of Connected Trains and Fleet Telematics

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Companies, Alstom, Hornell, New York, Economy of France

"Digitalisation is set to improve the passenger experience through connectivity solutions such as on-board Wi-Fi, entertainment portals, and mobile networks.

Key Points: 
  • "Digitalisation is set to improve the passenger experience through connectivity solutions such as on-board Wi-Fi, entertainment portals, and mobile networks.
  • These aspects and future potential for upgrades are becoming an integral part of rolling stock production and railway infrastructural projects."
  • Electrification of railways is witnessing a global upswing, triggered by the move towards greener rail systems and air quality improvement.
  • "For instance, India has partnered with Alstom, Siemens, and Bombardier to realise its plan of total electrification of passenger railways."

Radio France Transforms Maison de la Radio with Next Generation IP Technology with Orange Business Services and BCE

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Technology, Networks, Telecommunications, Orange S.A., Companies, Economy of France, CAC 40, Orange Business Services, Orange UK, Radio France, Telecommunications

Radio France, the leading French radio group, is transforming the media infrastructure of its headquarters, Maison de la Radio, to next generation, full IP technology.

Key Points: 
  • Radio France, the leading French radio group, is transforming the media infrastructure of its headquarters, Maison de la Radio, to next generation, full IP technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190912005316/en/
    The transformation program led by Orange Business Services and BCE involves the infrastructure of all Maison de la Radio's studios.
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    The transformation program led by Orange Business Services and BCE involves the infrastructure of all Maison de la Radios studios.
  • Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.