Business analytics

Michigan Ross Recognizes Distinguished Accounting Professionals for Significant Contributions to the Industry

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Founded in 2016, the Honorary Paton Fellow Award honors individuals each year who have made significant contributions to the accounting industry.

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  • Founded in 2016, the Honorary Paton Fellow Award honors individuals each year who have made significant contributions to the accounting industry.
  • A track record of community or professional service and a positive impact on Michigan Ross accounting education is common among Honorary Fellows in both the Lifetime Achievement and Rising Star categories.
  • A Detroit native, McClintock received his BBA in 1967 and MBA in 1969, both from the University of Michigan.
  • McClintock has demonstrated his lifetime commitment to the accounting profession through his dedicated service to clients, students, the community, and the University of Michigan.

UCLA Anderson Forecast Says Resilient U.S. Economy Is Approaching Crossroads

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As 2022 draws to a close, the U.S. economy has reached a recession-related fork in the road. According to the UCLA Anderson Forecast, one path would lead to continued economic growth — although slower than the recent 2.4% growth rate — while the other would be a relatively mild, short-lived recession.

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  • According to the UCLA Anderson Forecast, one path would lead to continued economic growth although slower than the recent 2.4% growth rate while the other would be a relatively mild, short-lived recession.
  • Despite dire predictions by some business leaders, the national economy has proved resilient as consumers continue to spend and businesses continue to invest.
  • The December forecast for the state like the December U.S. forecast consists of two scenarios.
  • Regardless, the UCLA Anderson Forecast expects the final quarter of 2022 to be a strong one for the nation, economically speaking, with conditions buoyed by consumption and business investment.

UCLA Anderson Creates Round 2 Application Process for Recently Laid-Off Workers

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the thousands who have recently experienced job loss in tech and other industries, UCLA Anderson School of Management announces that it will offer fee waivers, deadline extensions and other considerations to those who would like to apply for an MBA.

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  • Streamlined Round 2 application process offers fee waivers, deadline extensions and more to recently laid-off workers.
  • UCLA Anderson invites those not personallyaffected by recent job loss to consider sharing this opportunity with their network of colleagues and friends who may be eligible.
  • For Anderson alumni who have been affected, please connect with UCLA Anderson Alumni Career Services for customized careersupport.
  • Interested in applying to UCLA Anderson through this process?

Pyramid Analytics Signs More UKI Channel Deals

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Pyramid Analytics signed deals with new partners serving the IT needs of mid-size and large enterprises across the UKI: Datazed Associates (Referral Partner); Digital Data Consultancy (Systems Integrator); and Data Reply (Consultancy, Systems Integrator).

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  • Pyramid Analytics signed deals with new partners serving the IT needs of mid-size and large enterprises across the UKI: Datazed Associates (Referral Partner); Digital Data Consultancy (Systems Integrator); and Data Reply (Consultancy, Systems Integrator).
  • The channel partner programme is the backbone of Pyramids UKI operations, accounting for a significant segment of UK revenue.
  • Pyramid Partners benefit from a range of resources to help them effectively market, sell, and deliver the Pyramid Platform, integrated solutions, and services.
  • Bill Clayton , Vice President of Global Partner Sales, Pyramid Analytics: Channel partnerships are an essential cornerstone of Pyramids growth strategy.

Former FICO, Medallia Customer Success Executive Joins Pyramid Analytics

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Pyramid Analytics (Pyramid), a pioneering decision intelligence platform provider, announced today that it has appointed a Vice President of Global Customer Success.

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  • Pyramid Analytics (Pyramid), a pioneering decision intelligence platform provider, announced today that it has appointed a Vice President of Global Customer Success.
  • Hayley Munro held senior customer success positions with FICO and Medallia, a customer experience software company.
  • Omri Kohl , Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Pyramid Analytics: Customer Success, more than any other function within our company, is responsible for fostering high-touch, long-term relationships with the people who use the Pyramid Platform.
  • Hayley Munro , Vice President, Global Customer Success, Pyramid Analytics: I knew straight away that Pyramid was the right company for me.

Analytics Leaders Need to Navigate the Technology Behind Decision Intelligence

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Friday, November 11, 2022

To achieve this objective, decision intelligence requires a complete platform for data access and preparation, business analytics and data science.

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  • To achieve this objective, decision intelligence requires a complete platform for data access and preparation, business analytics and data science.
  • That is the conclusion of Navigating the Technology Behind Decision Intelligence, a new report from 451 Research | S&P Global Market Intelligence .
  • The study is available from Pyramid Analytics , a pioneering Decision Intelligence platform provider, which commissioned the study.
  • Chas Kielt , Vice President, Global Corporate Communications, Pyramid Analytics: Pyramid Analytics is committed to sharing our decision intelligence expertise and that of others shaping the market.

New ROI Transparency Initiative Introduced at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Prospective MBA Students

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Business School at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) ranked a top 25 online MBA program by Poets & Quants, is launching a new outcomes transparency initiative that will harness the power of data science and labor market insights to forecast the long-term value of an MBA. In collaboration with Seattle-based data services firm AstrumU, prospective MBA students will gain access to customized predictions for their career placement, promotion and earning potential based on the real-world career outcomes of WPI graduates.

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  • "We continue to see steep demand from employers for this unique brand of STEM-infused MBA curriculum.
  • This ROI transparency initiative will enable us to help prospective students understandwith precisionthe career and earning potential that the WPI MBA experience commands in the fast-changing world of work."
  • To help provide students with greater transparency around post-graduation job placement and salary outcomes, WPI will deploy the ReadySet career advising platform from AstrumU.
  • The Business School at WPI joins more than 30 business schools that are leveraging AstrumU's technology to serve prospective students.

Pyramid Analytics Accelerates Expansion of Strategic Channel Alliances

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Pyramid Analytics (Pyramid), a pioneering Decision Intelligence platform provider and CRN Channel Awards 2022 Finalist, has appointed Bill Clayton Vice President of Global Partner Sales.

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  • Pyramid Analytics (Pyramid), a pioneering Decision Intelligence platform provider and CRN Channel Awards 2022 Finalist, has appointed Bill Clayton Vice President of Global Partner Sales.
  • Clayton will expand Pyramid Analytics worldwide network of system integrators (SI), value-added resellers (VAR), distributors, global information services and consulting firms, and complementary technology companies from the companys London office.
  • Pyramid is a CRN Channel Awards 2022 Finalist in the Emerging Vendor of the Year category.
  • Omri Kohl , Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Pyramid Analytics: Bill has a strong track record of delivering excellence with high-performing partners.

CRU Contributes to a Cleaner Commodities Market Using Decision Intelligence and Prescriptive Analytics

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Monday, October 31, 2022

CRU, a global provider of business intelligence and consulting services for the global metals, mining and fertilizer industries, is using prescriptive analytics and Decision Intelligence from Pyramid Analytics (Pyramid) to revolutionize how the sector manages its carbon emissions.

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  • CRU, a global provider of business intelligence and consulting services for the global metals, mining and fertilizer industries, is using prescriptive analytics and Decision Intelligence from Pyramid Analytics (Pyramid) to revolutionize how the sector manages its carbon emissions.
  • Will Blake , Chief Technology Officer at CRU , recently took the stage at Big Data LDN, the UKs leading Data and Analytics event, to showcase how CRU uses prescriptive analytics and Decision Intelligence.
  • Using the Pyramid Decision Intelligence Platform for prescriptive analytics, CRU provided its clients with a Carbon Emissions Data Tool, helping them calculate and visualize the carbon emissions for more than 4,000 commodity-producing assets globally.
  • Avi Perez , Chief Technology Officer, and Co-founder, Pyramid Analytics: The team at CRU are testament to the ability of Decision Intelligence and prescriptive analytics to truly transform outcomes for businesses.

Feliciano School of Business Celebrates Human Resources Professionals

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Monday, October 31, 2022

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University is taking a moment to celebrate Human Resources (HR) Professionals and applaud the 805,000 HR professionals in the U.S.* that are on the front lines of an ever-evolving workplace.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University is taking a moment to celebrate Human Resources (HR) Professionals and applaud the 805,000 HR professionals in the U.S.* that are on the front lines of an ever-evolving workplace.
  • "As a former Human Resources professional and a professor of Human Resources, I know how essential this role is to an organization," said Dr. Michele Rigolizzo, an Assistant Professor of Management in the Feliciano School of Business.
  • While Human Resources Analytics is a relatively new discipline, it is growing at an extraordinary rate and is quickly becoming an essential competency for Human Resources professionals.
  • The program is composed of two stackable certificates in HR Management and Business Analytics, and culminates in capstone courses in Human Resources Analytics, including a practicum experience.