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Paragon DCX named Acquia Partner of the Year - EMEA

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Paragon, Marketing, Levi Strauss & Co., Drupal, Overalls, Growth, FirstGroup, Direct Line Group, Health Education England, DXP, DCX, Acquia, J. D. Williams

LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading digital transformation agency and consultancy, Paragon DCX, has today been announced as Acquia Partner of the Year – EMEA.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading digital transformation agency and consultancy, Paragon DCX, has today been announced as Acquia Partner of the Year – EMEA.
  • Paragon DCX was selected for their outstanding performance, industry leadership, and commitment to being a digital experience trailblazer in 2023.
  • Paragon DCX specialises in the design and implementation of exceptional digital customer experiences, solving the disconnect between technology, product, and marketing, enabling businesses to thrive now and in the future.
  • Commenting on the accolade, Fraser Meikle, head of growth at Paragon DCX, said: "DCX exists to offer brands a versatile agency partner to tackle complex business, marketing, and digital challenges.

Paragon DCX named Acquia Partner of the Year - EMEA

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Paragon, Marketing, Levi Strauss & Co., Drupal, Overalls, Growth, FirstGroup, Direct Line Group, Health Education England, DXP, DCX, Acquia, J. D. Williams

LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading digital transformation agency and consultancy, Paragon DCX, has today been announced as Acquia Partner of the Year – EMEA.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading digital transformation agency and consultancy, Paragon DCX, has today been announced as Acquia Partner of the Year – EMEA.
  • Paragon DCX was selected for their outstanding performance, industry leadership, and commitment to being a digital experience trailblazer in 2023.
  • Paragon DCX specialises in the design and implementation of exceptional digital customer experiences, solving the disconnect between technology, product, and marketing, enabling businesses to thrive now and in the future.
  • Commenting on the accolade, Fraser Meikle, head of growth at Paragon DCX, said: "DCX exists to offer brands a versatile agency partner to tackle complex business, marketing, and digital challenges.

SpendHQ Celebrates Year of Customer Growth, Innovation and Global Impact of its Strategic Procurement Solutions

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Technology, Retail, Other Technology, Other Retail, Spend, Intelligence, ESG, FirstGroup, AI, Transport, Machine learning, Technicolor Creative Studios, G2, Floor & Decor, Organization, American Red Cross, Construction

High-value spend analytics and actionable procurement performance management need to come from a solid data foundation.

Key Points: 
  • High-value spend analytics and actionable procurement performance management need to come from a solid data foundation.
  • SpendHQ’s Strategic Procurement Platform helps organizations solve this data chaos challenge.
  • Its solutions also tracked and measured the performance of 135,000 procurement projects representing more than $210 billion in spend initiatives for its customers.
  • For more insights on how strategic procurement management can positively impact and accelerate core business objectives, visit www.spendhq.com/resources .

Paragon DCX brings new brand, advertising, shopper marketing, and experiential offerings to clients with acquisition of Twelve

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Advertising, DCX, Levi Strauss & Co., Health, Social work, Omnichannel, Close Brothers Group, FMCG, J. D. Williams, Acquisition, Goldman Sachs, Creativity, Social, Direct Line Group, Marketing, FirstGroup, Retail

Twelve will introduce new capabilities and expertise to Paragon DCX and its clients across omni-channel connected shopper strategy and delivery across physical, ecommerce, social, and direct to consumer.

Key Points: 
  • Twelve will introduce new capabilities and expertise to Paragon DCX and its clients across omni-channel connected shopper strategy and delivery across physical, ecommerce, social, and direct to consumer.
  • Paragon DCX works with clients including Levi's, Gap, Goldman Sachs, JD Williams, FirstGroup, Unison, Close Brothers, the Department for Health and Social Care, Direct Line Group, and more.
  • "I'm excited to welcome everyone at Twelve to the DCX family – it's a fantastic way to kick off 2024 for both teams, as well as our clients", commented James Goldhill, CEO at Paragon DCX.
  • Twelve is the second acquisition in the space of 24 months for Paragon DCX, having acquired Reason, an experience design, software engineering, and digital transformation agency in February 2022.

The Rise Fund to Make Majority Investment in Outcomes First Group Joined by Investcorp

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Banking, Mental Health, Fund Raising, General Health, Professional Services, Foundation, Philanthropy, People with Disabilities, Consumer, Clinical Trials, Health, Other Philanthropy, Other Education, Continuing, Education, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Funding, Ropes & Gray, SEN, Moelis & Company, DLA Piper, OFG, Investment, Stirling Square Capital Partners, Piper, Student, FirstGroup, Learning, Rise, Neuro, Venture capital financing, Stirling Square, Special, Occupational therapy, Private equity, Partnership, Ofsted, Growth, Mental health, Gibson Dunn, Parent, Spectrum, The Rise, Mental, Outcomes First Group, Nursing, Renewable energy, Outcome, Employment, Investcorp

The Rise Fund is making a majority investment in OFG with Investcorp making a minority investment.

Key Points: 
  • The Rise Fund is making a majority investment in OFG with Investcorp making a minority investment.
  • “This is the start of an exciting new chapter for Outcomes First Group,” said David Leatherbarrow, CEO of Outcomes First Group.
  • Moelis & Company served as financial advisor to The Rise Fund and Investcorp in relation to the transaction.
  • Ropes & Gray and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher served as legal counsel to The Rise Fund and Investcorp respectively.

Electromobility: Exyte to build state-of-the-art dry room for Volkswagen's first ever battery cell gigafactory

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Kilowatt-hour, Humidity, Volkswagen, Engineering, FirstGroup, Automotive industry, Construction, Renewable energy, Exyte

The dry room will be located within Volkswagen's battery cell gigafactory, currently being built at the site in Salzgitter.

Key Points: 
  • The dry room will be located within Volkswagen's battery cell gigafactory, currently being built at the site in Salzgitter.
  • Volkswagen's first Group-owned battery cell factory is being built in Salzgitter.
  • Exyte sees great potential in the design and build approach for projects for battery cell gigafactories including dry rooms.
  • Battery cell production requires a clean and dry environment which needs to be strictly monitored and controlled, and the dry room is central to this.

Electromobility: Exyte to build state-of-the-art dry room for Volkswagen's first ever battery cell gigafactory

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Kilowatt-hour, Humidity, Volkswagen, Engineering, FirstGroup, Automotive industry, Construction, Renewable energy, Exyte

The dry room will be located within Volkswagen's battery cell gigafactory, currently being built at the site in Salzgitter.

Key Points: 
  • The dry room will be located within Volkswagen's battery cell gigafactory, currently being built at the site in Salzgitter.
  • Volkswagen's first Group-owned battery cell factory is being built in Salzgitter.
  • Exyte sees great potential in the design and build approach for projects for battery cell gigafactories including dry rooms.
  • Battery cell production requires a clean and dry environment which needs to be strictly monitored and controlled, and the dry room is central to this.

Keith Tyrka Named New Vice President for Planning, Performance and Technology

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Monday, August 14, 2023
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, Telecommunications, Culture, Curriculum, Health, Business, DirectBuy, DePaul University, Research, Aunt Martha's Sheep, DuPage, Alternative medicine, Business administration, Student, Data analysis, Patient, Child, COD, Information system, Family, HIPAA, Wellness, Management, Nursing, Science, College, FirstGroup

Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2023) - Keith Tyrka brings an extensive background in computer networking and data analysis to his new role as Vice President for Planning, Performance and Technology at College of DuPage.

Key Points: 
  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2023) - Keith Tyrka brings an extensive background in computer networking and data analysis to his new role as Vice President for Planning, Performance and Technology at College of DuPage.
  • COD President Dr. Brian Caputo said Tyrka's enthusiasm for his work and deep knowledge will serve the College well.
  • "Keith is a dynamic leader who will provide new ideas and innovative solutions for the College community," he said.
  • Tyrka sees technology as a tool that helps employees accomplish their goals and students succeed in their studies.

Kids First Group Receives the “Great Place to Work” Certificate

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Primary, Secondary, Professional Services, Preschool, Education, Human Resources, Other Education, Certification, Organization, Interface (computing), Trust, Way, Multimedia, American Institute of Architecture Students, KFG, American Institute, Kid, FirstGroup, Toy

Using a data-based model for quantifying employee experience, The Great Place to Work Trust Model™ surveys employees and uses those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace.

Key Points: 
  • Using a data-based model for quantifying employee experience, The Great Place to Work Trust Model™ surveys employees and uses those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace.
  • The qualities they focus on the most include fairness, credibility, respect, pride, camaraderie, and most importantly, trust.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622485808/en/
    The Kids First Group team at this year’s 100 Day Leading the Way campaign – a 2 day conference full of workshops, team building exercises, and rewards.
  • In addition, “We encourage work-life balance by offering flexible work arrangements including remote work options and flexible hours.”
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622485808/en/

EQS-News: Lloyds Banking Group PLC: 2022 Full Year Results

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Climate Disclosure Standards Board, Share repurchase, United Kingdom, Sustainability, Financial Conduct Authority, News, Carbon, Commercial bank, RNS, Capital, London Stock Exchange, Policy, FirstGroup, Growth, COVID-19, London, Risk management, Security (finance), Renewable energy, Retail, Renting, Cryptocurrency, Arms industry, Bank, Holding company, Insurance, Tusker

The Group uses a number of alternative performance measures, including underlying profit, in the description of its business performance and financial position.

Key Points: 
  • The Group uses a number of alternative performance measures, including underlying profit, in the description of its business performance and financial position.
  • We have made a good start to delivery and remain confident in our ability to deliver for all stakeholders.
  • 3 Excluding regulatory changes on 1 January 2022, ordinary dividends, variable pension contributions and the impact of the announced ordinary share buyback programme.
  • 22.02.2023 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group AG.