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Aon and Willis Towers Watson Issue Statement on U.S. Department of Justice Action

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Service companies, Mergers and acquisitions, Consulting, Willis Towers Watson, Aon, Willis Group, WTW, Towers Watson, Willis Tower, Watson

Aon and Willis Towers Watson operate across broad,competitive areas of the economy and our proposed combination will accelerate innovation on behalf of clients creating more choice in an already dynamic and competitive marketplace.

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Aon and Willis Towers Watson operate across broad,competitive areas of the economy and our proposed combination will accelerate innovation on behalf of clients creating more choice in an already dynamic and competitive marketplace.
Willis Towers Watson has more than 45,000 employees and services clients in more than 140 countries.
For more information about Willis Towers Watson, see www.willistowerswatson.com .
Willis Towers Watson - Miles Russell, [email protected] , +44 (0) 7903262118
Willis Towers Watson - Claudia De La Hoz, [email protected] , +1 215 246 6221
The directors of Aon accept responsibility for the information contained in this document relating to Aon, except for statements made by WTW in respect of Aon.

Astra Hires IBM Watson and Apple Veteran Stratos Davlos to Lead Software

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Astra announced today that Stratos Davlos joined the company as Senior Vice President of Software.

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Astra announced today that Stratos Davlos joined the company as Senior Vice President of Software.
Davlos has extensive background in artificial intelligence and machine learning with senior leadership roles at IBM Watson and Apple.
I am incredibly proud to lead the team responsible for the software that will power Astras mission to improve life on Earth from space, said Stratos.
Stratos is a proven leader with the creativity to redefine how our data creates a competitive advantage for Astra, said Benjamin Lyon, Chief Engineer at Astra.

OnSomble Names Eric Parmenter Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare technology executive joins leading nurse competency assessment and education company

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Service companies, Watson, Consulting, Computing

Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, with expertise in helping healthcare organizations improve patient outcomes and employee productivity.

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Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role, with expertise in helping healthcare organizations improve patient outcomes and employee productivity.
With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare technology and consulting, Eric has served in executive roles at League, Collective Health, Evolent Health, Willis Towers Watson and Grant Thornton.
"I'm thrilled to join OnSomble as CEO, a cloud-based AI applications company where I have served as a board member for five years.
OnSomble partners with Creative Healthcare Management and Donna Wright to provide the only digital solution for the Donna Wright Competency Model .

Aon and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Take Important Step Toward the Close of Proposed Combination with Agreement to Sell Set of WTW Assets to Gallagher

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Service companies, Consulting, Mergers and acquisitions, Willis Towers Watson, Aon, Towers Watson, Willis Group, WTW, Willis Tower, Watson

The events of the last year have only reinforced that rationale, and this announcement is an important step toward realizing that potential," said John Haley, Willis Towers Watson\'s CEO.

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The events of the last year have only reinforced that rationale, and this announcement is an important step toward realizing that potential," said John Haley, Willis Towers Watson\'s CEO.
"\nGallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services generating more than $6 billion in 2020 revenue.
Willis Towers Watson has more than 45,000 employees and services clients in more than 140 countries.
Aon, WTW and their respective subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently.

Global Data from IBM Points to AI Growth as Businesses Strive for Resilience

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Computing, Technology, Information technology, IBM, Watson, Business process management, Virtual assistant, Artificial intelligence

AI is already changing the way businesses operate today, from how they communicate with their customers via virtual assistants, to automating key workflows, and even managing network security.

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AI is already changing the way businesses operate today, from how they communicate with their customers via virtual assistants, to automating key workflows, and even managing network security.
"\nWhile adoption is poised for growth, some global businesses are still facing a multitude of challenges when it comes to adopting AI.
To give businesses, data scientists and developers the capabilities they need to scale AI, IBM is continually bringing new innovations to IBM Watson from IBM Research that help enable organizations to better understand the language of business, automate processes and IT, and drive trust in their AI outcomes.
With more than 40,000 client engagements, Watson is being applied by leading global brands across a variety of industries to transform how people work.

Lightbox Search Offers Communications Professionals New Software Platform To Control And Monitor Search Results

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Watson, Mathematical optimization, Computing, Computers, Technology

"The ability to quickly see those results from a specific location to see what your audience sees is vital.

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"The ability to quickly see those results from a specific location to see what your audience sees is vital.
While professional online marketers have been perfecting search analysis and optimization for a decade, corporate communicators and public relations professionals are often lost in the complexity and jargon of search.
"\nUsing IBM\'s Watson artificial intelligence capabilities, Lightbox Search clears confusion surrounding search results.
The platform instantly identifies results as positive or negative and strong or weak with our proprietary Lightbox Score.

Flagship Solutions Group Is Providing Its IBM Watson AI-powered SmartCage Analytics Platform to Allow the Professional Fighters League to Livestream Its Content

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Computing, Information technology, Technology, IBM software, Watson, IBM, IBM Planning Analytics, IBM Db2 Family

The SmartCage Platform is powered by IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence (AI) and powered by Flagship Solutions Group "Infralytics" capabilities.\nPFL\'s proprietary "Cagenomics" measures real-time MMA fighter performance analytics along with biometric and positional data providing fans with an elevated viewing experience.

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The SmartCage Platform is powered by IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence (AI) and powered by Flagship Solutions Group "Infralytics" capabilities.\nPFL\'s proprietary "Cagenomics" measures real-time MMA fighter performance analytics along with biometric and positional data providing fans with an elevated viewing experience.
"Our SmartCage Analytics Platform integrates real-time data with analytics to create a more dynamic streaming environment.
The SmartCage analytics platform is now being powered by IBM Watson\'s AI .
Full live broadcast coverage is available on ESPN-2, ESPN Deportes, and on ESPN+.\nFlagship provides IBM solutions, managed services, and cloud solutions worldwide.

HCA Healthcare’s Continental Division/HealthONE Named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems List

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'The HCA Healthcare Continental Division, which includes HealthONE in Denver, CO and Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, KS, has been named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list.

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b'The HCA Healthcare Continental Division, which includes HealthONE in Denver, CO and Wesley Healthcare in Wichita, KS, has been named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list.
The annual list was published today by Fortune.\nIBM Watson Health has identified the top health systems from a rigorous evaluation of 324 health systems and 2,522 hospitals that are members of health systems.
Notably, the HCA Healthcare Continental Division has been recognized two-consecutive years as an IBM Watson Health 15-Top Health System.
The HCA Healthcare Continental Division supports the overall HCA Healthcare mission that, \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals Program\xe2\x80\x99s annual studies result in the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, Fortune/IBM Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals list and IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list.

Palantir Announces Hiring of First USG Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'Palantir Technologies today announced the hiring of Dr William J. Kassler, MD, MPH, as its first US Government Chief Medical Officer, bringing years of clinical and public health expertise to Palantir as it continues its expansion in the private and public health sectors.\nDr.

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b'Palantir Technologies today announced the hiring of Dr William J. Kassler, MD, MPH, as its first US Government Chief Medical Officer, bringing years of clinical and public health expertise to Palantir as it continues its expansion in the private and public health sectors.\nDr.
Kassler is joining Palantir from IBM Watson Health and worked throughout his career at the intersection of clinical care and population health.
\xe2\x80\x9cPalantir software has also been used in drug discovery, biotechnology, scientific research, and to mitigate disparities in public health.
Kassler was IBM Watson Health\xe2\x80\x99s Deputy Chief Health Officer and Chief Medical Officer for Government Health & Human Services and led their population health efforts.

St. Luke's Named Among Top 15 Health Systems Nationwide

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

IBM Watson Health, Watson, Computing, Computers, Technology

b'BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --St. Luke\'s University Health Network is a first-time winner of the prestigious 2021 15 Top Health Systems award, part of the Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals national benchmarks series.

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b'BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --St. Luke\'s University Health Network is a first-time winner of the prestigious 2021 15 Top Health Systems award, part of the Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals national benchmarks series.
St. Luke\'s is the only health system in the Lehigh Valley to receive this honor and one of only two health systems in Pennsylvania.\nIBM Watson Health has identified the top health systems in the United States through a rigorous, objective evaluation of 324 health systems with multiple hospitals.
This recognition is especially significant at this time, considering the vital and fundamental role of health systems in the battle against COVID-19," Anderson said.\nIn addition to the 15 Top Health Systems recognition, individual St. Luke\'s campuses won IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospital awards for the ninth time:\nSt.
Luke\'s Miners Campus in Schuylkill County for the first time in the Small Community Hospital category.\nIBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals, conducted annually since 1993, is one of the health industry\'s most prestigious honors.