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DGAP-News: Sixt Mobility Consulting extends 'Companion' app with electronic driver's licence check 'DriversCheck'

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Pullach, 14 July 2021 - Sixt Mobility Consulting GmbH (SMC), one of the leading independent fleet management providers in Europe and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sixt Leasing SE, has equipped its smartphone app "The Companion" with the leading electronic driving licence check "DriversCheck".

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  • Pullach, 14 July 2021 - Sixt Mobility Consulting GmbH (SMC), one of the leading independent fleet management providers in Europe and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sixt Leasing SE, has equipped its smartphone app "The Companion" with the leading electronic driving licence check "DriversCheck".
  • Thus, company car drivers of fleet customers can now check their driving licence entirely on their own and in real time - anytime and anywhere.
  • Michael Poglitsch, Managing Director of Sixt Mobility Consulting GmbH: "With the integration of the leading electronic driving licence check 'DriversCheck', we are adding another innovative feature to our powerful 'Companion' app and further advancing the digitalisation of fleet management.
  • In order to carry out the electronic driver's licence check with the "Companion" app, users must install the "DriversCheck" app on their smartphone.

Tricentis Report Reveals Current Trends in SAP Adoption and Implementation

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Tricentis , the worlds number one continuous testing platform, today announced the release of its SAP Business Assurance Report: State of Worldwide SAP Testing , in conjunction with Capgemini and Sogeti .

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  • Tricentis , the worlds number one continuous testing platform, today announced the release of its SAP Business Assurance Report: State of Worldwide SAP Testing , in conjunction with Capgemini and Sogeti .
  • The report explores current SAP adoption and implementation trends, and organizations preparedness to deal with the challenges emerging from the changing SAP landscape.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713005359/en/
    New report analyzes current SAP adoption and implementation trends and how prepared organizations are to deal with the challenges emerging from the changing SAP landscape.
  • For a detailed exploration of the current state of SAP adoption, the challenges faced by businesses in its implementation, and how those businesses are seeking to deliver business assurance through improved testing, you can download the full report here: https://www.tricentis.com/resources/sap-business-assurance-report/ .

Linc’s Leading CX Automation Solution Now Fully Integrated With SAP Store

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Today, Linc announced that its leading CX Automation platform has been added to the SAP Store, the recently created marketplace for solutions and services from SAP and its partners following the merging of the SAP App Center for partner solutions with SAP Store for SAP solutions.

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  • Today, Linc announced that its leading CX Automation platform has been added to the SAP Store, the recently created marketplace for solutions and services from SAP and its partners following the merging of the SAP App Center for partner solutions with SAP Store for SAP solutions.
  • Availability through the SAP Store will make it easier and seamless for SAPs leading enterprise retailers and disruptor brands to access Lincs CX Automation platform providing them with end-to-end solutions, resolving 85% of all customer service inquiries without the need to escalate to a human agent.
  • Linc is fully integrated with SAP Commerce Cloud to provide a first-line responder to customers.
  • The key benefits of utilizing the Linc solution for SAP companies:
    Minimizing friction and long wait-times by resolving customer inquiries through automation for the consumer and the agent.

Armis discloses critical attack vector that allows remote take-over of Schneider Electric industrial controllers

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Millions of these PLCs and are now deemed to be at risk in what is considered to be a widescale vulnerability.

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  • Millions of these PLCs and are now deemed to be at risk in what is considered to be a widescale vulnerability.
  • Such controllers are used widely in manufacturing, building services, automation applications, energy utilities, HVAC systems to name but a few.
  • An attack that leverages ModiPwn would begin with network access to a Modicon PLC.
  • Armis and Schneider Electric have worked together to ensure the proper security mitigations are being provided.

Schneider Electric's Adrian Thomas Elected President of European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada (EUCCAN)

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Monday, July 12, 2021

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Schneider Electric Canada , together with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce Ontario (FCCCO) is proud to announce Adrian Thomas as the newly elected President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada (EUCCAN).

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Schneider Electric Canada , together with the France Canada Chamber of Commerce Ontario (FCCCO) is proud to announce Adrian Thomas as the newly elected President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada (EUCCAN).
  • Thomas, who currently serves as the country president of Schneider Electric Canada is entrusted with continuing the growth of EUCCAN by reinforcing transatlantic cooperation between the European and Canadian business communities.
  • "I am deeply honoured for the opportunity to join EUCCAN as their new President and build on the growth they've experienced in recent years," says Adrian Thomas, Country President of Schneider Electric Canada.
  • He joined Schneider Electric Canada in 2016 as the leader of the Building segment, and has since held multiple leadership roles before his appointment to Canada Country President in 2020.

Novanta Announces Agreement to Acquire Schneider Electric Motion USA

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) (Novanta or the Company), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Schneider Electric Motion USA (SEM, IMS, or Intelligent Motion Systems) for $115 million in cash.

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  • Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) (Novanta or the Company), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Schneider Electric Motion USA (SEM, IMS, or Intelligent Motion Systems) for $115 million in cash.
  • Schneider Electric Motion USA is a manufacturer of motion control components for automation equipment.
  • The company is a leader in innovative motion control solutions, specifically around brushless motor technology, integrated motor drives and electronic controls.
  • These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated Schneider Electric Motion USA acquisition, including our expectation that the acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021; our expectation that the acquisition will be accretive to Novantas free cash flow and non-GAAP earnings per share; our expectation that Schneider Electric Motion USA expands Novantas position in robotics, adds intelligent subsystem content and increases our exposure to the Life Science and Medical markets; our expectation that the Schneider Electric Motion USA acquisition increases the scale of our Precision Motion segment with an ability to cross sell to our mutual customers; sources of funding for the Schneider Electric Motion USA acquisition; and other statements that are not historical facts.

SONIFI Health Selects Mark Dyer as Senior Vice President of Sales

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Monday, July 12, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Patient engagement technology provider SONIFI Health has announced the addition of Mark Dyer to its leadership team as the company's senior vice president of sales.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Patient engagement technology provider SONIFI Health has announced the addition of Mark Dyer to its leadership team as the company's senior vice president of sales.
  • Dyer comes to SONIFI Health with 20 years of technology executive leadership in IT and healthcare, working with companies such as Boston Software Systems, DayToDay Health, Visionware, Reva Systems, SYMX Corporation, PanGo Networks, Sentillion and SAP Sybase.
  • At SONIFI Health, Dyer leads the healthcare sales and customer success teams.
  • "SONIFI Health provides a combination of smart room and patient engagement solutions for interactive displays, positive distraction, patient education and clinical workflow automation.

Schneider Electric Recognized as 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award Winner

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Friday, July 9, 2021

MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that it has been recognized by Microsoft as the company's 2021 Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that it has been recognized by Microsoft as the company's 2021 Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner.
  • "Winning the 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award is great recognition of the work we are doing together to tackle climate change.
  • Customers Schneider Electric has helped, together with Microsoft, include JLL, one of the world's largest owners of real estate.
  • With this award, Schneider Electric was also recognized by Microsoft for developing a comprehensive energy management and sustainability strategy for Blackstone, one of the world's largest private equity firms.

Schneider Electric Recognized as 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award Winner

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Schneider Electric , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that it has been recognized by Microsoft as the companys 2021 Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner .

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  • Schneider Electric , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that it has been recognized by Microsoft as the companys 2021 Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner .
  • Winning the 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award is great recognition of the work we are doing together to tackle climate change.
  • Customers Schneider Electric has helped, together with Microsoft, include JLL, one of the worlds largest owners of real estate.
  • With this award, Schneider Electric was also recognized by Microsoft for developing a comprehensive energy management and sustainability strategy for Blackstone, one of the worlds largest private equity firms.

Atos and IBM to Collaborate to Build a Secured Infrastructure for the Dutch Ministry of Defense

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

PARIS and ARMONK, N.Y., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atos and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced their plans to collaborate to build a new, highly-advanced digital infrastructure for the Dutch Ministry of Defense.

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  • PARIS and ARMONK, N.Y., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Atos and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced their plans to collaborate to build a new, highly-advanced digital infrastructure for the Dutch Ministry of Defense.
  • The Dutch Ministry of Defense plans to use advanced technologies, infrastructure services, and expertise from Atos and IBM Global Technology Services to construct new data centers, safeguard its IT system, and build a proprietary broadband mobile network to help ensure classified government information remains protected.
  • Atos and IBM announced the expansion of their strategic global alliance in January 2021 with the goal of transforming digital acceleration, increased productivity, and reduced operating costs for their customers.
  • "Together, we're helping customers, like the Dutch Ministry of Defense, accelerate their digital transformations by streamlining operations and increasing productivity in a most secured environment."