Product marketing

New Research Reveals Increase in NPD and Innovation for Food Brands Despite Outdated Internal Manual Processes, Rising Costs and Ingredient Sourcing Bottlenecks

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Monday, March 25, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Co., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceGains, a pioneering force in integrated compliance, nutritional calculation and labeling, and new product development (NPD) software for the food and beverage industry, today released its latest survey report, R&D and Product Innovation in the Food and Beverage Industry. Based on responses from more than 250 global food and beverage leaders, TraceGains found that despite outdated manual processes being a challenge for many brands, 76% are planning to up their NPD spend in 2024, a 12% jump over last year when 64% invested in product development. Brands are also walking the talk when it comes to ESG initiatives. Following a rise in ESG awareness from 64% in this August 2023 report, 44% are now prioritizing supply chain traceability, 42% are using sustainable ingredients, while 48% believe sustainable packaging will be a large innovation driver in the months ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Brands recognize that harnessing AI is critical to stay competitive: more than one-third (36%) are already testing the waters for NPD.
  • More than half (60%) of brands think "better for you" formulations will be the main innovation driver in the months ahead.
  • To learn more about how food and beverage companies can streamline and automate their efforts around product innovation, visit https://www.tracegains.com/ .
  • From February 5, 2024, through February 22, 2024, TraceGains conducted an online survey of 261 food and beverage leaders at small and large food brands worldwide.

New Research Reveals Increase in NPD and Innovation for Food Brands Despite Outdated Internal Manual Processes, Rising Costs and Ingredient Sourcing Bottlenecks

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Co., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceGains, a pioneering force in integrated compliance, nutritional calculation and labeling, and new product development (NPD) software for the food and beverage industry, today released its latest survey report, R&D and Product Innovation in the Food and Beverage Industry. Based on responses from more than 250 global food and beverage leaders, TraceGains found that despite outdated manual processes being a challenge for many brands, 76% are planning to up their NPD spend in 2024, a 12% jump over last year when 64% invested in product development. Brands are also walking the talk when it comes to ESG initiatives. Following a rise in ESG awareness from 64% in this August 2023 report, 44% are now prioritizing supply chain traceability, 42% are using sustainable ingredients, while 48% believe sustainable packaging will be a large innovation driver in the months ahead.

Key Points: 
  • Brands recognize that harnessing AI is critical to stay competitive: more than one-third (36%) are already testing the waters for NPD.
  • More than half (60%) of brands think "better for you" formulations will be the main innovation driver in the months ahead.
  • To learn more about how food and beverage companies can streamline and automate their efforts around product innovation, visit https://www.tracegains.com/ .
  • From February 5, 2024, through February 22, 2024, TraceGains conducted an online survey of 261 food and beverage leaders at small and large food brands worldwide.

Bandwidth Invites Enterprise IT Leaders To 'Take Command' Of Their Digital Transformation Journey At Enterprise Connect

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Monday, March 25, 2024

"Whether the starting point is on-premises, hybrid or pure cloud, we give IT leaders the power to take command of their cloud communications journey," said Sandy Preizler, Bandwidth's Chief Revenue Officer.

Key Points: 
  • "Whether the starting point is on-premises, hybrid or pure cloud, we give IT leaders the power to take command of their cloud communications journey," said Sandy Preizler, Bandwidth's Chief Revenue Officer.
  • "Our solutions help build a better brand experience, reduce operating costs, leverage emerging artificial intelligence technologies and simplify digital transformation company-wide.
  • Call Assure™ and 5x carrier -redundant toll-free voice delivers the ultimate hands-free disaster recovery solution to ensure enterprise contact center stability and resiliency.
  • Click here to book a meeting or demo with Bandwidth at Enterprise Connect, or stop by our booth #1719 at the conference in Orlando.

DriveNets and Ciena Complete Joint Testing of ZR/ZR+ Solution for Network Cloud Platform

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Monday, March 25, 2024

RA'ANANA, Israel, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveNets – a leader in innovative networking solutions – today announced the completion of testing and certification of multiple Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) 400G coherent pluggable transceivers integrated in the DriveNets Network Cloud platform. These successful tests demonstrate how the integrated DriveNets/Ciena solution can optimize service provider networks and build more efficient converged infrastructures. The solution also includes enhanced network configuration and management software capabilities and ensures the Ciena WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) pluggables can be tuned, configured, and managed by DriveNets Network Cloud software.

Key Points: 
  • RA'ANANA, Israel, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveNets – a leader in innovative networking solutions – today announced the completion of testing and certification of multiple Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) 400G coherent pluggable transceivers integrated in the DriveNets Network Cloud platform.
  • The solution also includes enhanced network configuration and management software capabilities and ensures the Ciena WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) pluggables can be tuned, configured, and managed by DriveNets Network Cloud software.
  • Last year, DriveNets announced that Network Cloud was the first Disaggregated Distributed Chassis/Backbone Router (DDC/DDBR) to support ZR/ZR+ optics as native transceivers for Network Cloud-supported white boxes.
  • DriveNets Network Cloud will offer software support for Ciena's optical solution, including configuration (channel and power), monitoring and troubleshooting for Ciena transceivers.

DriveNets and Ciena Complete Joint Testing of ZR/ZR+ Solution for Network Cloud Platform

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024

RA'ANANA, Israel, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveNets – a leader in innovative networking solutions – today announced the completion of testing and certification of multiple Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) 400G coherent pluggable transceivers integrated in the DriveNets Network Cloud platform. These successful tests demonstrate how the integrated DriveNets/Ciena solution can optimize service provider networks and build more efficient converged infrastructures. The solution also includes enhanced network configuration and management software capabilities and ensures the Ciena WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) pluggables can be tuned, configured, and managed by DriveNets Network Cloud software.

Key Points: 
  • RA'ANANA, Israel, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DriveNets – a leader in innovative networking solutions – today announced the completion of testing and certification of multiple Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) 400G coherent pluggable transceivers integrated in the DriveNets Network Cloud platform.
  • The solution also includes enhanced network configuration and management software capabilities and ensures the Ciena WaveLogic 5 Nano (WL5n) pluggables can be tuned, configured, and managed by DriveNets Network Cloud software.
  • Last year, DriveNets announced that Network Cloud was the first Disaggregated Distributed Chassis/Backbone Router (DDC/DDBR) to support ZR/ZR+ optics as native transceivers for Network Cloud-supported white boxes.
  • DriveNets Network Cloud will offer software support for Ciena's optical solution, including configuration (channel and power), monitoring and troubleshooting for Ciena transceivers.

KNAACK® Releases Armoured Transport, Pro-Grade Heavy Duty Mobile System on Wheels

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

ITASCA, Ill., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KNAACK®, the trusted leader in tool storage and jobsite security, introduces the KNAACK Armoured Transport, built for maximum mobility and durability for any jobsite terrain. This new, heavy-duty security transport system on wheels is not a standard "utility cart". This industry-first product advancement provides maximum mobility along with ultimate durability and top security the KNAACK brand is known for on worksites. It was designed for any professional that needs to easily transport, access and secure their construction tools, equipment and materials, no matter the stage of construction. 

Key Points: 
  • This new, heavy-duty security transport system on wheels is not a standard "utility cart".
  • "The KNAACK Armoured Transport is a mobile and secure storage solution built specifically for the demands of the jobsite and the varied terrain contractors find themselves dealing with on a daily basis."
  • These wheels are 60-percent larger in diameter and two times wider than what's found on traditional utility carts.
  • The wheels are also much stronger and smoother thanks to heavy-duty ball bearings, a beefy wheel frame and industrial-grade mounting plate.

OnsiteIQ Completes Its Executive Team With the Hire of its New VP of Marketing

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnsiteIQ, a development cloud-based service, delivers AI-driven insights to help real estate professionals maximize their returns by leveraging data captured in the field. With the recent addition of Andrea Neiman, the new VP of Marketing, OnsiteIQ completes its executive search as it paves the way to become a category leader in the real estate technology space.

Key Points: 
  • With the recent addition of Andrea Neiman, the new VP of Marketing, OnsiteIQ completes its executive search as it paves the way to become a category leader in the real estate technology space.
  • Prior to joining OnsiteIQ, Neiman joined BuildingConnected, acquired by Autodesk in 2019, to lead its Product Marketing team.
  • "We are so excited to have her join the OnsiteIQ team and lead our marketing efforts.
  • "After advising for OnsiteIQ for the better part of a year, it became a no-brainer to permanently join the team and spearhead the marketing department.

GetResponse launches AI email writing assistant: latest addition to its AI-powered solution suite

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GetResponse, a leading global all-in-one email marketing platform, has announced the newest addition to its AI-powered toolset – an AI email writing assistant.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GetResponse, a leading global all-in-one email marketing platform, has announced the newest addition to its AI-powered toolset – an AI email writing assistant.
  • GetResponse has announced the newest addition to its AI-powered toolset – an AI email writing assistant.
  • The brand-new AI email writing assistant features an OpenAI-powered text generator built into the email drag-and-drop editor.
  • Our latest releases, the AI campaign generator and AI email generator, have helped our customers cut down the average time spent creating an email or online campaign by over 85%.

SONIFI Health inspires healthcare to reimagine smart care experiences with new hospitality-infused platform being unveiled at HIMSS24

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Monday, March 11, 2024

"We're offering support to create better environments for healing, and partnering with healthcare organizations to redefine care delivery models."

Key Points: 
  • "We're offering support to create better environments for healing, and partnering with healthcare organizations to redefine care delivery models."
  • The platform will power a host of smart room technologies, including patient-aware interactive TV displays, digital whiteboards, digital patient door signs and mobile features.
  • We're thrilled with the roadmap we have for SONIFI Health to be an integral part of what person-centered healthcare technology can do for the future of patient care."
  • SONIFI Health is showcasing its new platform and technologies in booth 5572 throughout the HIMSS24 conference.

SHARP Introduces All-New MultiSync® PNME Series Product Lineup

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The PNME Series lineup is ideal for use in retail, restaurant, theatre, houses of worship, and corporate settings.

Key Points: 
  • The PNME Series lineup is ideal for use in retail, restaurant, theatre, houses of worship, and corporate settings.
  • “The PNME series focuses on maintaining the proven commercial reliability expected from both brands.
  • The SHARP PNME series lineup is available in 43-, 50-, 55-, and 65-inch Class sizes with 400 - 450 cd/m2 panels to capture audiences and consumers in any environment.
  • Additional product features and functionality include:
    1GB LAN for IP control, internet browser, HTTP Server, and OTA use
    To learn more about the PNME series, please visit https://sharp.ca/en/products/business-displays