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Successful Breakthrough of Gudauri Tunnel in Georgia’s North-South Corridor KK Highway Project

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

On April 23, a key tunnel of KK Highway, Georgia's North-South Corridor, was successfully bored through ahead of schedule, cutting travel time from the previous one hour to 20 minutes.

Key Points: 
  • On April 23, a key tunnel of KK Highway, Georgia's North-South Corridor, was successfully bored through ahead of schedule, cutting travel time from the previous one hour to 20 minutes.
  • Constructed by China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Ltd., the Gudauri Tunnel is projected to resolve the seasonal traffic disruption that has fretted the country for years.
  • The Georgian North-South Corridor KK Highway has a total length of 22.7 kilometers.
  • The 10-kilometer LOT1 Section is constructed by China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Ltd., of which the Gudauri Tunnel is a landmark.

Gauzy to Showcase and Discuss a Broad Array of Applications and Solutions Using Research Frontiers’ SPD-SmartGlass at the January 9-12, 2024 CES Show in Las Vegas

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

They will showcase the latest SPD-SmartGlass solutions at CES 2024, which will be held from January 9-12 in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • They will showcase the latest SPD-SmartGlass solutions at CES 2024, which will be held from January 9-12 in Las Vegas.
  • Some of these products will be debuting at the CES for the first time ever.
  • The industries using these innovative products include:
    Aviation: SPD technology allows aircraft passengers to have personalized control over lighting and shading within their seating areas.
  • It has also been used in such other applications as heads-up displays (HUDs) and adaptive headlights and other uses.

EQS-News: USU Recognized as Market Leader in IT Financial and Technology Business Management by Analysts

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The market study supports companies in identifying and selecting providers, informs about market trends, prioritizing important IT investment projects, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The market study supports companies in identifying and selecting providers, informs about market trends, prioritizing important IT investment projects, and more.
  • We expect that USU will also assert itself as a market leader in ITFM and TBM in the long term."
  • The importance of the disciplines Technology Business Management (TBM) and IT Financial Management (ITFM) is constantly growing, according to the analysts' conclusion.
  • Therefore, we are pleased with the excellent evaluation by the analysts and our customers," says Peter Stanjeck, Senior Vice President of USU.

ACTG Announces Launch of Clinical Trial Evaluating Novel Treatment for Tuberculous Meningitis

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACTG, a global clinical trials network focused on HIV and other infectious diseases, today announced the opening of the IMAGINE-TBM study (Improved Management with Antimicrobial AGents Isoniazid rifampiciN LinEzolid for TBM, also known as A5384). IMAGINE-TBM is a phase 2, randomized, open-label trial comparing a six-month regimen of high-dose rifampicin, high-dose isoniazid, linezolid, and pyrazinamide to the nine-month standard-of-care regimen for the treatment of tuberculous meningitis.

Key Points: 
  • IMAGINE-TBM is a phase 2, randomized, open-label trial comparing a six-month regimen of high-dose rifampicin, high-dose isoniazid, linezolid, and pyrazinamide to the nine-month standard-of-care regimen for the treatment of tuberculous meningitis.
  • Tuberculous meningitis is a life-threatening infectious disease that causes inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
  • Even with standard-of-care treatment, outcomes are poor, with high rates of mortality and chronic disability among those who survive.
  • ACTG is led by Dr. Currier and Joseph J. Eron, M.D., University of North Carolina (ACTG Vice-Chair).

Video Platform for Remote Customer Support Wins ISG Startup Challenge

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Friday, December 8, 2023

A live video tool that allows businesses and their customers to look through a smartphone camera together for technical support won the ISG Startup Challenge at the ISG Digital Business Summit , hosted by Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

Key Points: 
  • A live video tool that allows businesses and their customers to look through a smartphone camera together for technical support won the ISG Startup Challenge at the ISG Digital Business Summit , hosted by Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
  • ISG Startup Challenges feature entrepreneurs behind innovative solutions who deliver pitches on how their technology will add the most value to a business or community.
  • Event judges question the presenters, and audience members vote for the technology they are more likely to implement within their own organizations.
  • ISG Startup Challenge audience members attending the ISG Digital Business Summit, November 1–3, at the Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, Florida, selected the remote customer service video solution Blitzz the challenge winner.

ISG Studies Find Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Firms Using AI to Enhance Customer Experience

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Banks, financial services firms and insurance companies are looking to adopt and scale AI to better serve customers and make operations more efficient, two new studies from leading technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ) reveal.

Key Points: 
  • Banks, financial services firms and insurance companies are looking to adopt and scale AI to better serve customers and make operations more efficient, two new studies from leading technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ) reveal.
  • Presenting the findings of the studies at the ISG TechXchange: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) event yesterday in New York City, the leaders of ISG’s banking and financial services and insurance industry advisory practices said enterprises are using AI and new technologies to fuel improvements in customer service and internal operating models.
  • “Rapid changes in technology have customers expecting personalized services, quick responses and 24/7 availability,” said Owen Wheatley, lead partner, ISG Banking and Financial Services and co-host of the ISG TechXchange.
  • The ISG Buyer Behavior Study of global banking leaders shows two of the top three activities to improve customer experience and customer performance indicator scores in 2024 are human-led.

ISG Study: AI, Customer Experience Are Top 2024 Spending Priorities for Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

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Monday, November 20, 2023

ISG will present the full study findings at the ISG TechXchange: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance event, December 5 at etc.venues, 360 Madison Avenue, New York City.

Key Points: 
  • ISG will present the full study findings at the ISG TechXchange: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance event, December 5 at etc.venues, 360 Madison Avenue, New York City.
  • “Economic uncertainty has put a laser focus on costs,” said Owen Wheatley, ISG lead partner for Banking and Financial Services and co-host of the event.
  • “As policyholders seek fast, personalized services, data-driven technology opens doors for hyper-personalized offerings,” said Dennis Winkler, Insurance practice lead for ISG and co-host of the event.
  • The ISG TechXchange: Banking, Financial Services and Insurance event is sponsored by Hitachi Vantara, Infinite, IBM and Xebia.

Flexera Joins Technology Business Management Council (TBMC) as Signature Partner

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexera , the company that helps organizations maximize business value from their technology investments, today announced that it has joined the TBM Council as a Signature partner to help shape the future of technology business management.

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  • ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexera , the company that helps organizations maximize business value from their technology investments, today announced that it has joined the TBM Council as a Signature partner to help shape the future of technology business management.
  • “We’re excited to have Flexera join the TBM Council,” said Ashley Pettit, TBMC Board Chairperson and CIO and Senior Vice President, State Farm.
  • “Flexera shares the TBM Council’s goal of aligning organizations and their technology spend to business strategy and value."
  • “Flexera significantly enhances IT financial management that centers around budgeting, cost allocation and forecasting.

TBM Council Expands Reach and Impact of Global Community with New TBM Council Partner Program

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Technology Business Management (TBM) Council, a nonprofit, open ecosystem dedicated to advancing the TBM discipline, today announced the launch of its TBM Council Partner Program.

Key Points: 
  • The Technology Business Management (TBM) Council, a nonprofit, open ecosystem dedicated to advancing the TBM discipline, today announced the launch of its TBM Council Partner Program.
  • Announced this week at the annual TBM Conference, the TBM Council Partner Program will enable software companies, solution providers, research firms, and consulting organizations to participate in shaping the future of the TBM discipline and model, as well as education and community programs.
  • TBM Council Partners will help drive growth, best practices, thought leadership, and adoption of TBM through their participation with and sponsorship of the TBM community.
  • “Our TBM Council Partner Program will equip the TBM Council with even more industry thought leaders to provide unique and valuable insights as we work to expand and mature the TBM discipline.”

Enterprises See Technology, Workplace Services Critical for Success, ISG Study Says

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

They are looking to workplace services solutions to bridge the gap.

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  • They are looking to workplace services solutions to bridge the gap.
  • The event will feature speakers from Marsh, Citigroup, Walgreens, Northwestern Mutual, Orange Business, RS Eden, United Bank, Polysleep and more.
  • “Enterprises need to enable secure, seamless delivery and customer experience to succeed,” said Iain Fisher, global Future of Work lead for ISG and co-host of the ISG Digital Business Summit.
  • “Enterprises know they need practical information and a plan for cutting-edge technologies,” said Anay Nawathe, ISG cloud delivery lead and co-host of the ISG Digital Business Summit.