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Pavo Insurance Solutions and Agile Premium Finance Join Forces to Revolutionize Premium Financing

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavo Insurance Solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Agile Premium Finance.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavo Insurance Solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Agile Premium Finance.
  • Pavo Insurance Solutions, is at the forefront of innovation as the insurance industry's first premium finance marketplace.
  • This strategic partnership between Pavo Insurance Solutions and Agile Premium Finance leverages the strengths and expertise of both organizations to create unparalleled value within the insurance industry.
  • "The partnership between Pavo Insurance Solutions and Agile Premium Finance marks a milestone in driving innovation and excellence within the premium financing sector," said Bob Przespolewski, President of Agile.

Kasm Technologies Partners with Agile Directive to Provide Digital Workspace Solution

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasm Technologies has announced a partnership with Agile Directive , a change leader in the digital transformation landscape, to provide on-demand virtual desktops, secure remote access, and browser isolation technology for secure digital workspaces.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasm Technologies has announced a partnership with Agile Directive , a change leader in the digital transformation landscape, to provide on-demand virtual desktops, secure remote access, and browser isolation technology for secure digital workspaces.
  • The Agile Directive solution is powered by Kasm Workspaces and provides a streamlined workflow and simplified approach for users to connect to their corporate resources securely, directly from their web browser.
  • Stated John Papazian, Managing Principal at Agile Directive, "We believe that this is the immersion of a new way to work.
  • Learn more about how Kasm Workspaces Containerized Desktop Infrastructure (CDI) is supporting the Agile Directive customer base: https://agiledirective.com/containerized-desktop-infrastructure-cdi-and-...

Agile Sourcing Partners Appoints Maria Thompson as Chairperson

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Agile Sourcing Partners, Inc. (“Agile” or the “Company”), a leader in supply chain solutions for utilities and the energy industry today announced Maria Thompson, Founder of Agile Sourcing Partners, has taken on a new role as Chairperson of Agile’s Board of Directors, effective May 11, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Agile Sourcing Partners, Inc. (“Agile” or the “Company”), a leader in supply chain solutions for utilities and the energy industry today announced Maria Thompson, Founder of Agile Sourcing Partners, has taken on a new role as Chairperson of Agile’s Board of Directors, effective May 11, 2023.
  • A portfolio company of Post Capital Partners , Agile was founded by Ms. Thompson in 2006 to support the utility sector by providing a range of critical outsourced services.
  • Thompson transitioned from CEO of Agile in October 2020 and has served on the Company’s Board of Directors and as a strategic advisor.
  • “Maria built Agile’s exemplary reputation as a problem-solving resource and trusted partner to its customers,” said Jeff Giffen, CEO of Agile.

Arthur D. Little: Companies Miss Out on Boosting Their Innovation Return on Investment by, on Average, 30%

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Companies report a 33 percent drop in satisfaction with their innovation performance over the same period.

Key Points: 
  • Companies report a 33 percent drop in satisfaction with their innovation performance over the same period.
  • “Companies with strong innovation management practices are able to identify properly their specific limiting factors, eliminate them, and gain significant return for R&D spend.
  • “Increasing R&D spending is a bad idea and will reduce return on innovation – unless your innovation management practices are already in the top quartile of our cross-industry benchmark.
  • The result is new and calibrated insight into the key areas that can often dramatically increase their innovation performance.

Cheetah Learning Adds Agile Certification Course to Help Project Managers Boost Careers, Improve Results

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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PHOENIX, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Learning, a leader in Accelerated Exam Prep for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, has introduced a new certification course in Agile project management.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheetah Learning, a leader in Accelerated Exam Prep for the Project Management Professional (PMP)®, has introduced a new certification course in Agile project management.
  • The online Cheetah Agile certification course teaches the fundamentals of Agile project management, skills that can be applied in numerous industries.
  • Those who complete the course are Cheetah Agile Certified and qualified to lead as Agile project managers.
  • "Agile is the future of project management," said Michelle LaBrosse, PMP, CCL, CAC, PMI-ACP, RYT, founder and CEO of Cheetah Learning.

Metafora Announces Agile Coaching for Freight Tech

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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The program is designed to help freight tech product & engineering teams improve and maximize their agile practices.

Key Points: 
  • The program is designed to help freight tech product & engineering teams improve and maximize their agile practices.
  • Currently, many freight tech teams have little-to-no structure, frequently miss deadlines, go over on budget, and hand off quality assurance.
  • In line with its mission to help move the transportation & logistics industry forward, Metafora's freight tech and agile experts developed a program specifically to solve these problems.
  • Metafora Agile Coaching helps product teams:
    Establish a learning culture of continuous improvement based on agile values, principles and practices
    Experience higher levels of employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention

Don Weinstein Joins Nayya as Special Advisor to the CEO and Leadership Team

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nayya Health, Inc. ("Nayya"), a leading benefits experience platform, announced today Don Weinstein joins the team as Special Advisor to advance Nayya's proven decision support technology that helps employees make informed decisions about their health and financial wellness.

Key Points: 
  • New advisor, Don Weinstein, joins Nayya as the company continues to scale product innovation across the U.S., following a 17 year tenure leading Global Product and Technology for ADP.
  • NEW YORK, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nayya Health, Inc. ("Nayya"), a leading benefits experience platform, announced today Don Weinstein joins the team as Special Advisor to advance Nayya's proven decision support technology that helps employees make informed decisions about their health and financial wellness.
  • Don Weinstein Joins Nayya as Special Advisor to the CEO and Leadership Team.
  • "As a Nayya advisor, Don will provide product strategy insights by innovatively challenging the status quo to support organizational growth, while ensuring a top-tier personalized benefits experience," said Sina Chehrazi, CEO and Co-Founder of Nayya.

Angela Johnson's book "The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know" Becomes a Best Seller!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angela Johnson's new book "The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know", and became a Best Seller!

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angela Johnson's new book "The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know", and became a Best Seller!
  • But only a truly great Scrum Master understands that Scrum Mastery is not a kind of a crutch for people.
  • Proven coach and Certified Scrum Trainer Angela Johnson walks you through her journey from Project Manager to Scrum Master.
  • Angela is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) and the author of "The Scrum Master Files: secrets every coach should know".

Scaled Agile, Inc. Inducts Three Thought Leaders into the SAFe® Fellow Program

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) announced the induction of three new Fellows into the SAFe® Fellow Program: Phil Gardiner, Luke Hohmann, and Dr. Suzette Johnson.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scaled Agile, Inc. (SAI) announced the induction of three new Fellows into the SAFe® Fellow Program: Phil Gardiner, Luke Hohmann, and Dr. Suzette Johnson.
  • The SAFe® Fellow achievement is Scaled Agile's most prestigious distinction.
  • The SAFe ® Fellow Program represents an elite class of experts who are able to help the world's largest organizations accelerate digital transformation and achieve business agility.
  • The SAFe® Fellow achievement is Scaled Agile's most prestigious distinction, recognizing individuals who have exhibited the highest level of mastery and thought leadership in the practice of SAFe.

Requirements management and Agile are complementary, not competitors - business analysis still imperative for move to Agile, says Info-Tech Research Group in a new resource

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Info-Tech Research Group advises that it is possible to use both the waterfall and Agile disciplines to achieve success.

Key Points: 
  • Info-Tech Research Group advises that it is possible to use both the waterfall and Agile disciplines to achieve success.
  • With the rise of Agile, the role of the business analyst has been misunderstood," says Vince Mirabelli , principal research director, Applications Delivery & Management at Info-Tech Research Group.
  • To access the full blueprint, including tracking metrics recommended to help organizations measure progress and the firm's methodology for Agile requirements, download Manage Requirements in an Agile Environment .
  • For more information about Info-Tech Research Group or to view the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and Twitter .