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Sift Joins UKG Connect Technology Partner Program

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Key elements of the collaboration include:

Key Points: 
  • Key elements of the collaboration include:
    Integration between Sift and UKG Pro to enable key people data to flow seamlessly to the Sift platform via a UKG-certified connector between the applications.
  • In announcing the technology partnership, Larry Angeli, CEO of Sift said, "UKG and Sift share a common belief that when people feel valued, they're empowered to tap into their unique talents for the good of themselves, their company, and their communities.
  • "As organizations explore long-term hybrid working arrangements, being able to easily identify colleagues by skillset, role, or project team will be vital to planning and development," said Mike May, senior director of the UKG Connect Technology Partner Program at UKG.
  • "By collaborating with technology partners such as Sift, we're able to help our customers create more agile and adaptive workforces."

IT Functions to Undergo Radical Changes Within Next Five Years, Says New Pega Research

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The study found that IT leaders' confidence in their own departments is on shaky ground. More than half of all global senior IT decision makers (51%) are uncertain that their IT teams can enact positive change over the next five years -- with one in 10 (17%) having either no confidence or trust at all, or holding significant doubts.

Key Points: 
  • Just 12% reported that all their IT investments had paid off in the last five years.
  • The good news is that radical change is afoot; the IT function is set to undergo a significant makeover, which will allow for better decision-making, wiser investments, and greater cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Pega delivers innovative software that crushes business complexity so our clients can make better decisions and get work done.
  • Pega technology is powered by real-time AI and intelligent automation, while our scalable architecture and low-code platform help enterprises adapt to rapid change and transform for tomorrow.

Thinkster Math Announces U.S. Patent Issuance for Artificial Intelligence-driven Hyper-Personalization of Student Learning

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

"Our AI-powered approach exploits the power of data and user behavior, and allows students to take guided, hyper-personalized learning journeys.

Key Points: 
  • "Our AI-powered approach exploits the power of data and user behavior, and allows students to take guided, hyper-personalized learning journeys.
  • The AI system dynamically creates the contours of a knowledge mountain and customizes the learning pathways for each student.
  • This helps us not only guarantee results for each student, but also enables them to have efficient, hurdle-free, learning processes that allows them to enjoy learning new topics and concepts," said Raj Valli, Founder and CEO, Thinkster Math.
  • Math tutors also see huge benefits by being part of the Thinkster math tutoring platform.

Encantos Inks Partnership With Eugenio Derbez’s 3Pas Studios To Develop Children's Entertainment Properties

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Monday, November 15, 2021

An award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist, Eugenio Derbez is one of the most influential creative forces in the entertainment world.

Key Points: 
  • An award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist, Eugenio Derbez is one of the most influential creative forces in the entertainment world.
  • We want 3Pas to be part of the solution and Encantos is the perfect partner to help us achieve this.
  • Eugenio has a special gift for connecting with children and it shines through his work, said Encantos Chief Story Officer and President of Encantos Studios Susie Jaramillo.
  • Eugenio Derbez and Ben Odell will serve as executive producers on the property on behalf of 3Pas Studios, along with Susie Jaramillo and Steven Wolfe Pereira on behalf of Encantos.

PLTW and Roblox Announce Partnership Bringing Unlimited Creativity to High School Students Across the U.S.

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Monday, November 15, 2021

PLTW is excited to partner with Roblox to provide PLTW High School students across the country with engaging, real-world learning experiences, said Dr. Vince Bertram, PLTW President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • PLTW is excited to partner with Roblox to provide PLTW High School students across the country with engaging, real-world learning experiences, said Dr. Vince Bertram, PLTW President and CEO.
  • This investment in PLTW by Roblox will help equip students with the real-world knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom.
  • We look forward to seeing PLTW captivate the Roblox metaverse as PLTW educators and students join our Roblox community in teaching and learning.
  • PLTW and Roblox look forward to announcing additional opportunities to continue delivering real-world learning experiences for students in the years to come.

Business Council on Climate Change Launches Initiative to Catalyze Corporate Carbon Removal Investments

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Carbon removals--the removal or sequestration of carbon from the atmosphere through natural or engineered solutions--are an increasingly important strategy alongside emissions reductions for meeting global climate goals. Carbon removals can also deliver broader ecological benefits and bring socio-economic advantages to local communities, including those that are most impacted by climate change and ecosystem loss.

Key Points: 
  • The Business Council on Climate Change (BC3), a multi-sector partnership dedicated to incubating, scaling, and sharing world-leading solutions to address climate change, has launched a major new effort to catalyze carbon removal investments by the corporate sector.
  • Carbon removals--the removal or sequestration of carbon from the atmosphere through natural or engineered solutions--are an increasingly important strategy alongside emissions reductions for meeting global climate goals.
  • Carbon removals can also deliver broader ecological benefits and bring socio-economic advantages to local communities, including those that are most impacted by climate change and ecosystem loss.
  • We need bold and immediate action to meet the urgency of the climate crisis, said BC3 Executive Director Maura McKnight.

Shaper Introduces Classroom Guide for Educators

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Shaper, the human-involved robotics company focused on making precision woodworking easy and accessible, is redefining technical education in the classroom with the introduction of the new Shaper Classroom Guide for educators.

Key Points: 
  • Shaper, the human-involved robotics company focused on making precision woodworking easy and accessible, is redefining technical education in the classroom with the introduction of the new Shaper Classroom Guide for educators.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211109005639/en/
    Shaper, the human-involved robotics company focused on making precision woodworking easy and accessible, is redefining technical education in the classroom with the introduction of the new Shaper Classroom Guide for educators.
  • The Shaper Classroom Guide is a collection of projects and training resources designed to get educators and students productive on day one with Shaper Origin.
  • The Shaper Classroom Guide includes how to use the Shaper Origin and Workstation and topics such as scanning, designing, cutting, classroom projects, learning resources with helpful videos and links, safety recommendations, work area set-up, a settings guide, tool recommendations and even a helpful grant writing guide for teachers needing additional resources to fund Shaper Origin and Shaper Workstation in the classroom.

SolarWinds to Attend ITSM Conferences SupportWorld Live and itSMF UK

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Monday, November 8, 2021

At itSMF UK , held virtually on November 15-16, 2021, SolarWinds Head Geek Liz Beavers will deliver a presentation on Strengthening Communications Competencies to Excel in Your Tech Career.

Key Points: 
  • At itSMF UK , held virtually on November 15-16, 2021, SolarWinds Head Geek Liz Beavers will deliver a presentation on Strengthening Communications Competencies to Excel in Your Tech Career.
  • SolarWinds experts will be available at each conference to showcase the latest feature updates to SolarWinds Service Desk, its award-winning cloud-based service management solution.
  • SupportWorld Live, powered by HDI Conference, is the technical support industrys most comprehensive event for the USA.
  • SupportWorld Live attendees will have the opportunity to participate in several sessions sponsored by SolarWinds, including two spotlight sessions, one discussion group session, and a panel discussion with SolarWinds Head Geek Liz Beavers .

SolarWinds to Attend ITSM Conferences SupportWorld Live and itSMF UK

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 8, 2021

At itSMF UK , held virtually on November 15-16, 2021, SolarWinds Head Geek Liz Beavers will deliver a presentation on Strengthening Communications Competencies to Excel in Your Tech Career.

Key Points: 
  • At itSMF UK , held virtually on November 15-16, 2021, SolarWinds Head Geek Liz Beavers will deliver a presentation on Strengthening Communications Competencies to Excel in Your Tech Career.
  • SolarWinds experts will be available at each conference to showcase the latest feature updates to SolarWinds Service Desk, its award-winning cloud-based service management solution.
  • SupportWorld Live, powered by HDI Conference, is the technical support industrys most comprehensive event for the USA.
  • SupportWorld Live attendees will have the opportunity to participate in several sessions sponsored by SolarWinds, including two spotlight sessions, one discussion group session, and a panel discussion with SolarWinds Head Geek Liz Beavers .

CNL Completes Safe Long-Term Storage of Waste at Port Granby Site

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

The Port Granby Project is being undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI).

Key Points: 
  • The Port Granby Project is being undertaken as part of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI).
  • In pursuit of that goal, CNL is applying proven engineering containment methods that have been used internationally to tackle challenging environmental issues like the cleanup in Port Granby.
  • The capping and closure of the engineered storage mound is a major milestone for the Port Granby community and the PHAI.
  • In November 2020, CNL completed the excavation and safe transfer of historic waste from the former site on the shore of Lake Ontario.