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Global Bioenergies: strong reduction of the loss in 2023 thanks to a significant increase in commercial activity

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

In the first half of 2023, Global Bioenergies successfully supplied several tons of Isonaturane™ to major players in the cosmetics industry, including L'Oréal.

Key Points: 
  • In the first half of 2023, Global Bioenergies successfully supplied several tons of Isonaturane™ to major players in the cosmetics industry, including L'Oréal.
  • Thanks to this unique innovation, cosmetic products, from make-up to skincare, gain in naturalness while guaranteeing customers the same level of performance.
  • In 2023 alone, the savings of 100 MWh are equivalent to the private consumption of all Global Bioenergies employees.
  • As a reminder, on the full-year report of 29 December 2023, the following assets appeared on the liquidity account:

COFACE SA launches Power the Core, its 2024-2027 strategic plan with a view to develop a global ecosystem of reference for credit risk management

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Monday, March 4, 2024

COFACE SA launches Power the Core, its 2024-2027 strategic plan with a view to develop a global ecosystem of reference for credit risk management

Key Points: 
  • COFACE SA launches Power the Core, its 2024-2027 strategic plan with a view to develop a global ecosystem of reference for credit risk management
    Power the Core will build upon the successes of the previous strategic plans.
  • We have demonstrated that our businesses complement each other, allowing for the development of a credit risk management ecosystem of reference to increase our value proposition to our customers.
  • Our new plan Power the Core aims at building upon our strengths and our employees’ commitment and expertise in order to accelerate our transformation.
  • We will in particular deliberately invest in data and technology, for our Trade Credit Insurance and our Business Information services.

Boralex posts record net earnings of $115 million for 2023 and increases its financial flexibility, with nearly $550 million in available cash resources and authorized financing1 to support its growth

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Friday, March 1, 2024

MONTREAL, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) is pleased to report a significant increase in earnings in the fourth quarter of 2023 and for fiscal 2023 overall.

Key Points: 
  • Operating income of $98 million ($119 million) in Q4-2023 and $226 million ($306 million) for fiscal 2023.
  • Net earnings of $58 million in Q4-2023 and $115 million for fiscal 2023, compared to a net loss of $7 million in Q4-2022 and net earnings of $8 million for fiscal 2022.
  • Net cash flows related to operating activities of $107 million in Q4-2023 and $496 million in fiscal 2023.
  • Boralex has $547 million in available cash resources and authorized financing facilities2 as at December 31, 2023, up $155 million from the previous quarter.

CAI Earns Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAI , a global technology services firm, today announced its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Key Points: 
  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAI , a global technology services firm, today announced its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • This is the second consecutive year that CAI has earned this honor for its dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Newsweek's America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list is a result of a methodology involving a five-part evaluation:
    Pre-study survey polled HR professionals to identify current and future employee satisfaction drivers.
  • To learn more about CAI and browse open jobs, visit https://careers.cai.io/
    For more information about CAI’s diversity initiatives, visit www.cai.io/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

ScaleWith Unveils Social Impact Copilot™ for Salesforce

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

ScaleWith , the #1 Social Impact AI company, recently announced the public beta availability of its GenAI-powered platform Social Impact Copilot™.

Key Points: 
  • ScaleWith , the #1 Social Impact AI company, recently announced the public beta availability of its GenAI-powered platform Social Impact Copilot™.
  • Social Impact Copilot™ seamlessly integrates with Einstein Copilot to help businesses align marketing & sales strategies to deepen customer relationships, drive profits and create operational efficiencies.
  • Social Impact Copilot™ extracts insights from Salesforce's Data Cloud and enriches customer data with CSR, Sustainability and social impact insights, allowing for a deeper understanding of customer needs and societal trends.
  • “The partnership between ScaleWith and Salesforce is a game-changer, set to redefine what success means for customers,” said Jim Tantaro, Chief Customer Officer at ScaleWith.

ScaleWith Launches Social Impact Copilot™

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ScaleWith , a leading social impact AI company, announced public beta availability of Social Impact Copilot™, a revolutionary product that employs generative AI to redefine how enterprises drive sustainability, CSR and social impact across all business functions.

Key Points: 
  • ScaleWith , a leading social impact AI company, announced public beta availability of Social Impact Copilot™, a revolutionary product that employs generative AI to redefine how enterprises drive sustainability, CSR and social impact across all business functions.
  • Crafted and built by an alliance of AI technology experts, and CSR and Sustainability thought leaders, Social Impact Copilot™ integrates seamlessly with the ScaleWith AI platform, aggregating data within ScaleWith’s network, consisting of pre-vetted social impact organizations, corporate commitment research, and external partnerships.
  • Social Impact Copilot™ connects strategic planning and reporting of sustainability efforts, enabling organizations to address complex social challenges, foster sustainable development, and differentiate sales and marketing strategies.
  • “Merging cutting-edge AI with social impact is a way to harness the power of the global economy as a force for positive social change.”
    ScaleWith's innovative AI technology represents a pivotal advancement in social impact, generating more than $600M in additional revenue and securing $100M for social impact initiatives.

Samsung, Juniper Networks and Wind River Collaborate to Drive Greater vRAN and Open RAN Efficiencies

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR) and Wind River® have collaborated on a virtual cell site router (vCSR) to allow service providers to operate their networks with end-to-end virtualization.

Key Points: 
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR) and Wind River® have collaborated on a virtual cell site router (vCSR) to allow service providers to operate their networks with end-to-end virtualization.
  • In this joint effort, the companies integrated the Juniper Cloud-Native Router , a fully containerized network element, with the Samsung virtualized DU (vDU) on Wind River Studio Cloud Platform.
  • “In collaboration with Samsung and Juniper, Wind River delivers on the promise of Open RAN, creating a path for substantial TCO reduction and new revenue opportunities for mobile operators."
  • Studio addresses service providers’ complex challenge of deploying and managing cloud-native infrastructure for core-to-edge distributed cloud networks to provide traditional RAN performance in a vRAN/Open RAN deployment.

Excellent 2023 Performance: Strong Growth and Record Earnings; Confident of Strong Growth in 2024

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

We achieved organic growth of 8.5%, a healthy organic margin of 16.2%, and record earnings per share of EUR 1.27, up over 17% at constant exchange rates.

Key Points: 
  • We achieved organic growth of 8.5%, a healthy organic margin of 16.2%, and record earnings per share of EUR 1.27, up over 17% at constant exchange rates.
  • I would like to warmly thank all our colleagues around the world for their dedication and hard work to deliver this outstanding performance.
  • Our current pipeline of opportunities in these business areas is a testament to this durable growth dynamic.
  • For 2024, we expect Bureau Veritas to deliver another strong year of organic revenue growth, margin expansion4 and strong cash conversion.”
    Click here to download the complete Press Release.

Bitget Unveils Blockchain4Her Ambassador Program Joined By Three Female Leaders

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Bitget is launching the B4H Ambassador Program based on its findings , which reveal a significant gender gap and limited opportunities for talented women to engage publicly and secure funding.

Key Points: 
  • Bitget is launching the B4H Ambassador Program based on its findings , which reveal a significant gender gap and limited opportunities for talented women to engage publicly and secure funding.
  • The program seeks to bridge this gap by welcoming exceptional women leaders, who will serve as role models, builders, supporters, and mentors, empowering and elevating a new generation of female talent and leaders through their guidance, assistance, and expertise.
  • The initiative will include a number of special projects and events that aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment by cultivating a network of empowered female leaders and innovators.
  • Bitget has engaged in various CSR initiatives, notably launching Blockchain 4uth and Blockchain4Her , each backed by a $10 million commitment.

Bitget Unveils Blockchain4Her Ambassador Program Joined By Three Female Leaders

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Bitget is launching the B4H Ambassador Program based on its findings , which reveal a significant gender gap and limited opportunities for talented women to engage publicly and secure funding.

Key Points: 
  • Bitget is launching the B4H Ambassador Program based on its findings , which reveal a significant gender gap and limited opportunities for talented women to engage publicly and secure funding.
  • The program seeks to bridge this gap by welcoming exceptional women leaders, who will serve as role models, builders, supporters, and mentors, empowering and elevating a new generation of female talent and leaders through their guidance, assistance, and expertise.
  • The initiative will include a number of special projects and events that aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment by cultivating a network of empowered female leaders and innovators.
  • Bitget has engaged in various CSR initiatives, notably launching Blockchain 4uth and Blockchain4Her , each backed by a $10 million commitment.