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S&P Global Mobility Survey Finds EV Affordability tops Charging and Range Concerns in Slowing EV Demand

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Although range anxiety and the charging network remain reasons to hesitate, a recent global survey of consumers showed that potential EV buyers are most concerned about the impact to their wallet. What's more, this is not just a US-market phenomenon. It's affecting consumers worldwide – even in regions where EVs have made significant market inroads. 

Key Points: 
  • That said, improved electric vehicle range, and the increased number of model choices, have moved down consumers' list of reasons to avoid purchasing an EV.
  • Just 58% of 2019 S&P Global Mobility survey respondents were open to purchasing an EV, as luxury-priced models dominated the early EV market.
  • Buyer willingness soared, with 86% of global respondents being open to acquire an EV.
  • Charging concerns are second only to vehicle cost among reasons cited for those respondents against buying an EV.

SailPoint Closes Osirium Acquisition

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Today, the UK subsidiary of SailPoint Technologies, Inc ., a leader in enterprise identity security, completed its acquisition of Osirium, a UK-based security company dedicated to solving complex access needs.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the UK subsidiary of SailPoint Technologies, Inc ., a leader in enterprise identity security, completed its acquisition of Osirium, a UK-based security company dedicated to solving complex access needs.
  • This next generation of identity security is underpinned by Atlas , SailPoint’s identity security platform that serves as the foundation for SailPoint Identity Security Cloud.
  • Once integrated, the Osirium technology will become part of the SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offering.
  • This acquisition is just one piece of the puzzle as we look to drive this unified approach forward to the benefit of our customers worldwide.”

CITIZEN Watch Canada Ltd. Adds Industry Veteran, Martin Mills to Senior Management Team

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Monday, October 30, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - CITIZEN Watch Canada Ltd., brand leader in the watch industry for more than 100 years, is proud to announce the hiring of Martin Mills as vice president of sales.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - CITIZEN Watch Canada Ltd., brand leader in the watch industry for more than 100 years, is proud to announce the hiring of Martin Mills as vice president of sales.
  • Mills joins the team with more than 25 years in the industry, garnering comprehensive experience across retail, wholesale, and manufacturing realms, etching his mark as a polished jewellery professional.
  • With a proven track record for driving results, shaping trends and pushing boundaries, Mills' career is a testament to the unrelenting dedication and passion he has for the business.
  • Martin is a true leader in the world of jewellery, and we're thrilled to have his expertise on the team," said Eric Senftleben, managing director for Citizen Watch Canada.

Socket Mobile Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month 2023 Results

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:

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  • Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
    Revenue decreased 14% to $3.2 million, compared to $3.7 million in the prior-year quarter, and decreased by 37% sequentially compared to $5.1 million in Q2 2023.
  • Gross margin declined to 44.2%, compared to 44.4% in the prior-year quarter and 51.8% in the preceding quarter.
  • Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2023 totaled $2.8 million, an increase of 8.2% compared to operating expenses of $2.6 million in the prior-year quarter, and a decrease of 4.3% sequentially in the preceding quarter.
  • Operating loss was $1.4 million compared to an operating loss of $947,000 for the prior-year quarter, and operating loss of $292,000 in the preceding quarter.

Thinking of Selling Your Business? B2B EXIT Puts You in the Driver's Seat

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B2B CFO unveils B2B EXIT today, addressing an industry void for specialized guidance in business sales and positioning the company as the ultimate control tool for business owners considering a sale. This introduction represents the culmination of a decade of industry-altering research and development.

Key Points: 
  • B2B EXIT changes that," said Jerry L. Mills, Founder and CEO of B2B CFO and B2B EXIT, reaffirming the company's commitment to revolutionizing the business sales landscape and empowering owners to secure the deals they deserve.
  • This is where the B2B EXIT "Combined A-Z Process & Timeline" comes into play—a distinctive feature developed through a decade of dedicated research.
  • Beyond its groundbreaking software, B2B EXIT continues to provide value through other resources, including its proprietary "The Exit Strategy Handbook."
  • With the unique resources and patented Dashboard Software offered by B2B EXIT, control and success in the increasingly complex sales market are within reach.

ID.me Appoints Chris Mills as Chief Revenue Officer

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Monday, October 2, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the market-leading secure digital identity network, announces the appointment of Chris Mills as Chief Revenue Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ID.me, the market-leading secure digital identity network, announces the appointment of Chris Mills as Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Mills will lead ID.me's go-to-market revenue and field operations, including sales, customer success and channel partnerships, as ID.me scales toward its next phase of growth.
  • Prior to joining ID.me, Mills served as Chief Revenue Officer at Thrive Global, a leading enterprise behavior change technology company.
  • "ID.me is a market leader transforming how the public navigates today's digital world," said Chris Mills.

Leadership Transition Announced by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Chicago, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today a pivotal transition in its leadership: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member since 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today a pivotal transition in its leadership: Board Chairman Steve Watts will be succeeded by Shonn Mills, a board member since 2020.
  • "I am both honored and humbled by the tremendous strides CTBUH has made in so many arenas during my time as board chairman," said Watts.
  • He is a longstanding and passionate advocate for research, contributing to CTBUH’s widespread thought leadership throughout his engagement.
  • Its most utilized asset is its building database, a compendium of detailed data, images and technical information on more than 30,000 tall buildings throughout the world.

Purpose Life Sciences Creates Strategic Advisory Board, Appoints Jeffrey B. Kindler and Calum MacRae, MD, PhD, to Further Efforts in Revolutionizing Global Clinical Trial Research

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

"We created this strategic advisory board to help identify progressive clients that are seeking a reliable and trustworthy partner for accelerating their clinical trials and trial programs.

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  • "We created this strategic advisory board to help identify progressive clients that are seeking a reliable and trustworthy partner for accelerating their clinical trials and trial programs.
  • Jeff has a deep understanding of the challenges facing biopharma companies today with trial inefficiencies and delays and Calum leads cutting-edge approaches to innovate translational research.
  • Their tremendous experience and knowledge will help us realize a shared vision to modernize clinical trial research and execution for needed patient communities," said PLS CEO, Ed Mills, PhD.
  • With more than three decades of experience, Kindler is a leading expert in the pharmaceutical and other health care sectors.

Lear Capital Warns Dollar at 'Tipping Point' in New Report

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

According to the new report, The Tipping Point , Americans can help protect themselves from the fallout of a potentially devalued dollar by balancing their portfolios with investments in precious metals.

Key Points: 
  • According to the new report, The Tipping Point , Americans can help protect themselves from the fallout of a potentially devalued dollar by balancing their portfolios with investments in precious metals.
  • On the other hand, precious metals have had a critical role in currency and finance for 8,000 years," said report author Rachel Mills, a Lear Capital global financial research specialist.
  • "There is no logical reason to believe the world's patience and trust in the U.S. dollar will last indefinitely."
  • This step weaponized the dollar as an "enforcement mechanism in foreign policy," according to the report.

Dizzee Rascal's Boy In Da Corner turns 20 – here's how it ushered in the era of grime

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

For the black community – especially its boys and men – it became clear the promise was as empty as Tony Blair’s Millennium Dome was eventually left.

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  • For the black community – especially its boys and men – it became clear the promise was as empty as Tony Blair’s Millennium Dome was eventually left.
  • In their quest for economic survival, they were still not regarding each other’s lives as sacred.
  • With no money for advanced music technology, a skeletal sound emerged from the most basic of DIY music tech.
  • Developed to deliver the reportage of early-2000s east London life contained in his lyrics, grime was perfect for his urgent, high-pitched, staccato delivery.
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    His first album, Boy in da Corner, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023.

Boy in da Corner’s track list

    • And it’s the same old story, Ninja bikes, gun fights and scary nights.
    • And it’s the same old story, Window tints and gloves for finger prints.
    • Stop Dat is an energising rap battle track.
    • Boy In Da Corner made young black men and boys feel seen.
    • The rapturous reception Da Boy In Da Corner received from both the estate and the establishment illustrated that black British stories (and therefore black British lives) were important.