Business analytics

LAU New York Transforms Into a Branch Campus

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.

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LAU New York, strategically located in midtown Manhattan, may now confer master's and bachelor's degrees.
LAU students in Lebanon and New York will benefit from an enriched learning experience featuring cultural exchange and the forging of stronger links between the countries.
LAU New York is poised to launch the BS in International Business in September 2025.
LAU's online programs will be strategically relocated to LAU New York.

GBK Collective Strengthens Team with Strategic New Hires; Virginia Lennon Joins as SVP, Research and Insights

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

GBK Collective , a leading marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and analytics consultancy, today announced several key hires including Virginia Lennon who joins as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights.

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GBK Collective , a leading marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and analytics consultancy, today announced several key hires including Virginia Lennon who joins as Senior Vice President of Research and Insights.
“We continue to invest in hiring the industry’s best marketing strategy, insights and data science leaders,” said GBK Co-Founder and CEO Jon Greenwood.
Prior to joining GBK, Lennon held senior leadership positions at Ipsos Connect, Ipsos Media & Technology, OTX Research and Telemundo Network.
"I'm beyond excited to be part of the exceptional team of strategy and insights experts that make up the GBK Collective.

New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston and Procter & Gamble-Gillette Vice President Karan Dyson to Deliver Commencement Addresses at Bentley University

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Friday, March 29, 2024

WALTHAM, Mass., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston will deliver the keynote address at Bentley University's 105th undergraduate commencement ceremony in May.

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WALTHAM, Mass., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston will deliver the keynote address at Bentley University's 105th undergraduate commencement ceremony in May.
"Joe Preston and Karan Dyson represent values-led leadership that makes a positive impact in their industries and the communities they serve.
Joe Preston has demonstrated an innate understanding of the global consumer retail and manufacturing industry in his 29 years at New Balance.
Karan Dyson is an experienced engineering executive who has held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble for 27 years.

Nosto reports +57% increase in the number of enterprise Shopify merchants using its platform for search, merchandising, and personalization over the last 12 months

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Friday, March 15, 2024

NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nosto, the leading Commerce Experience Platform (CXP), has reported that the number of enterprise Shopify merchants with over 100M USD in gross merchandising value (GMV) using their CXP for search, merchandising, and personalization has grown by 57% in the last 12 months, and 267% in the last five years.

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Princess Polly, one of the enterprise Shopify merchants that uses Nosto, is pleased with the efficacy of the solution.
We understand that our product catalog is quite extensive, which might lead to decision fatigue for our customers.
Additional enterprise Shopify retailers using Nosto's CXP include Culture Kings, Todd Snyder, Faherty Brand, and Arhaus.
"Shopify has successfully expanded its focus towards servicing enterprise retailers with complex requirements and global presence.

Can Improvements in Sustainability Data Help Public Companies Earn Trust With Large Investors?

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As sustainability becomes a more common consideration for investment management professionals in the United States, trust in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) data used to inform investment decisions by asset owners and managers is lagging, according to a new global study titled "Investor trust in sustainability data" from Deloitte and The Fletcher School at Tufts University.

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That is a considerable shift compared to just 27% five years ago, according to the recent survey.
"But, more consistency and dependability in sustainability reporting for measurement and analysis purposes should help enhance confidence for stakeholders throughout the corporate ecosystem."
Added Bhaskar Chakravorti , dean of Global Business at The Fletcher School at Tufts University: "The focus on sustainability data is growing globally.
India's Securities and Exchange Board requires top public companies to disclose ESG related activities, and the European Union now requires sustainability disclosures under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive starting from periods beginning in 2024.

Zscaler Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended January 31, 2024.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zscaler, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended January 31, 2024.
Non-GAAP income from operations was $103.2 million, or 20% of revenue, compared to $48.8 million, or 13% of revenue, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.76, compared to $0.37 in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
Zscaler will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its second quarter of fiscal 2024 and outlook for its third quarter of fiscal 2024 and full year fiscal 2024 today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time).

Agenus Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in discovering and developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, today announced that the Compensation Committee of Agenus’ Board of Directors granted inducement awards to Nils Eckardt, Kent Barnes, and Brian Greenblatt, in connection with their appointments as Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Head of Marketing and Sales, and Vice President Commercial Operations and Business Analytics, respectively.

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Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in discovering and developing novel immunological agents to treat various cancers, today announced that the Compensation Committee of Agenus’ Board of Directors granted inducement awards to Nils Eckardt, Kent Barnes, and Brian Greenblatt, in connection with their appointments as Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Head of Marketing and Sales, and Vice President Commercial Operations and Business Analytics, respectively.
The Compensation Committee approved the awards pursuant to Agenus' 2015 Inducement Equity Plan and in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The awards to Nils Eckardt consist of (i) options to purchase 100,000 shares of Agenus common stock with a 10-year term, an exercise price equal to the closing price of Agenus' common stock on the Grant Date (February 1, 2024), and vesting over four years in equal annual installments and (ii) 50,000 restricted stock units that vest over three years in equal annual installments; provided that each equity award to Nils Eckardt is subject to him maintaining a service relationship with the company through the relevant vest date.
The awards to Kent Barnes consist of (i) options to purchase 100,000 shares of Agenus common stock with a 10-year term, an exercise price equal to the closing price of Agenus' common stock on the Grant Date (April 1, 2024), and vesting over four years in equal annual installments and (ii) 100,000 restricted stock units that vest over three years in equal annual installments; provided that each equity award to Kent Barnes is subject to him maintaining a service relationship with the company through the relevant vest date.

Murphy USA Announces Executive Leadership Changes to Drive Next Wave of Advantaged Growth

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA) (“MUSA” or the “Company”) today announced executive leadership changes effective March 1, 2024.

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Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE: MUSA) (“MUSA” or the “Company”) today announced executive leadership changes effective March 1, 2024.
The Company announced the Board of Directors elected Mindy West to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
In this elevated role, Mindy will have responsibility for both the Murphy USA and QuickChek brands, including store operations, merchandise, marketing, and fuels.
“Today’s changes reflect our continued commitment to deliver profitable growth, disciplined capital allocation, and effective leadership development and succession planning,” said Andrew Clyde, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Quantic is Accredited: Institution Receives Full-term Accreditation Renewal for MBA and Executive MBA Degrees, Unveils Plans for MSBA and MSSE

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic School of Business & Technology ("Quantic"), first accredited as a degree-granting institution in the United States in 2020, today received approval for full renewal of its accreditation.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic School of Business & Technology ("Quantic"), first accredited as a degree-granting institution in the United States in 2020, today received approval for full renewal of its accreditation.
Quantic's accrediting body, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) , reviewed findings from a site visit with Quantic leadership in 2023 and voted to renew Quantic for 5 years, the maximum allowed renewal term.
Valar Institute , a division of Quantic, was also renewed as part of this institutional review.
Quantic School of Business and Technology Receives Accreditation Renewal, Announces Plans for New Degrees
Quantic's CEO, Bill Fisher, commented: "We appreciate the rigor with which DEAC reviewed our online MBA and Executive MBA degrees.

Golden State Medical Supply (GSMS) selects Finarb Analytics Consulting as its trusted Partner for AI enabled Demand Forecasting for their generics business

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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Golden State Medical Supply (GSMS), a leading provider of generic pharmaceuticals to the US Federal Government (Veteran Administration and Department of Defense) and Finarb Analytics Consulting , a consult-to-operate data and AI solutions provider, have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI enabled demand forecasting model to accurately estimate demand across all client facilities of GSMS.

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Golden State Medical Supply (GSMS), a leading provider of generic pharmaceuticals to the US Federal Government (Veteran Administration and Department of Defense) and Finarb Analytics Consulting , a consult-to-operate data and AI solutions provider, have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI enabled demand forecasting model to accurately estimate demand across all client facilities of GSMS.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205191469/en/
GSMS aims to stay competitive in the generics market, which has led them to the challenge of accurately forecasting demand.
They want to leverage predictive insights in their existing forecast model to ensure a seamless supply chain, while minimizing risks associated with inventory management.
“We're glad to collaborate with GSMS, enhancing their operations and ensuring competitive advantage through our AI-driven demand forecasting model,” said Abhishek Ray, CEO and Director, Finarb Analytics Consulting.