Advisory

UL Solutions Announces First Demonstration of UL Procyon® AI Inference Benchmark for Windows at Snapdragon Summit

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its UL Procyon® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inference Benchmark for Windows demonstrated the AI inference performance of the Snapdragon® X Elite Platform during the 2023 Snapdragon Summit.

Key Points: 
  • The UL Procyon® AI Inference Benchmark for Windows helps the technology industry address consumer expectations for faster machine learning performance.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its UL Procyon® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inference Benchmark for Windows demonstrated the AI inference performance of the Snapdragon® X Elite Platform during the 2023 Snapdragon Summit .
  • The UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows compares multiple inference engines from different vendors, measuring the machine learning inference performance of Windows operating system devices using common machine vision models.
  • The AI workloads used in the UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows are standard machine vision tasks, such as image classification, image segmentation, object detection and super-resolution.

Six J.S. Held Experts Among the 300 World's Leading Intellectual Property Strategists

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
JD, Research, IAM, Senior, Risk management, IP, Telecommunications, History, Supreme court, Hostile witness, Advisory, Intellectual property, CLP, Teaching, Senior management, Semiconductor, Bell Labs, Fame Academy, CPA, Title, GIS, Knowledge, Patent, Creative industries, Management, Pharmaceutical industry, Financial services, Nortel, Investment, Ocean Tomo, Alcatel

JERICHO, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces today that six intellectual property experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, are among the World's 300 Leading IP Strategists recognized by IAM. The IAM Strategy 300 is a guide to the pioneers in the IP industry, recognizing those who innovatively create and action strategies that support IP as a critical business asset.

Key Points: 
  • Held announces today that six intellectual property experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S.
  • Held, are among the World's 300 Leading IP Strategists recognized by IAM.
  • Held, and is a Senior Managing Director in the Intellectual Property Disputes Financial Expert Testimony practice.
  • Held is proud to celebrate the six experts recognized in 2023 and the countless individuals who work tirelessly to support these experts and our clients.

EQS-News: JDC returns to double-digit growth in the third quarter

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Depreciation, Keur Simbara, EUR, DMS, Share repurchase, EBITDA, Growth, Tax, Insurance, JDC, ISIN, Sale, Treasury, Advisory, Security (finance), Film industry, Lithium, Video game

Revenue increased by 10.0% to EUR 38.3 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Revenue increased by 10.0% to EUR 38.3 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • EBITDA doubled in the third quarter to EUR 1.6 million.
  • The EUR 20 million bond of JDC Group subsidiary Jung, DMS & Cie.
  • The key figures for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2023 are as follows:

Inspira Enterprise Named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity Risk Management Services 2023 Vendor Assessment

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Digital, Worldwide, Proton Inspira, Box, Advisory, IDC, Organization, Nature, CXO, Risk management, Risk, Major Players, Privacy, CRM, Overalls, Intelligence, Software as a service, Sales, Computer security

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Enterprise, Inc. ("Inspira"), a global cybersecurity services organization is proud to announce that it has been positioned in the Major Players category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity Risk Management (CRM) Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (October 2023, IDC Doc # US49435222e).

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Enterprise, Inc. ("Inspira"), a global cybersecurity services organization is proud to announce that it has been positioned in the Major Players category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Cybersecurity Risk Management (CRM) Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (October 2023, IDC Doc # US49435222e).
  • According to the IDC MarketScape Report, "Cybersecurity risk management services continue to evolve not only in value-added service offerings but with making CRM a key component in overall business risk management.
  • Commenting on Inspira's strengths, Philip D Harris, Research Director, Risk & Advisory Management, and Privacy at IDC stated, "Inspira is a managed cybersecurity services provider as well as a cybersecurity services provider.
  • Delighted with the recognition, Chetan Jain, Managing Director, of Inspira Enterprise said, "We are indeed honored by our acknowledgment as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide CRM Services.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB): African Risk is not Fairly Priced - Governments Should Take Advantage (By Miranda Abraham)

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
FirstRand, Insurance, IPO, ECA, Bank, Advisory, Bank of Industry, NEWS, AAA, DFI, Environment, Growth, State-owned enterprise, Risk, EUR, Merchant bank, Security (finance), Real estate, Cryptocurrency

Banks do this knowing that they will also be able to persuade other relationship banks to join the deal as well.

Key Points: 
  • Banks do this knowing that they will also be able to persuade other relationship banks to join the deal as well.
  • Difficulties in assessing risk: It can be difficult to assess the credit risk of African borrowers.
  • As a result of these factors, African risk is often not being priced fairly.
  • African banks and investors are desperate for assets and are very comfortable assessing and understanding sub investment grade African risk.

Distinguished Industry Experts Join the Markaaz Advisory Board

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Small business, ESG, Advisory board, Fortune 500, Heart, Advisory, Boston, Data management, Best Buy, Growth, Risk assessment, Ulta Beauty, Boston Consulting Group, Senior advisor, BCG, General counsel, Audit, Management

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markaaz is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished industry leaders to its Advisory Board: Jodi Caro, General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Ulta Beauty, Todd Hartman, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Best Buy, and Michael Marcus, Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Michael is also an advisor to many VC/PE-backed companies and Fortune 100 leaders.

Key Points: 
  • Markaaz expands its Advisory Board with three recognized industry leaders: Jodi Caro, Todd Hartman, and Michael Marcus.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Jodi, Todd, and Michael to our Advisory Board as we move into our next major phase of growth," said Markaaz Founder and CEO, Hany Fam.
  • Markaaz's Advisory Board is instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and ensuring it stands at the global forefront of innovative solutions to support small businesses.
  • With the addition of Jodi Caro, Todd Hartman, and Michael Marcus, Markaaz gains further depth in the realms of strategy, retail, governance, and sustainability.

Janover Inaugurates Real Estate Advisory Board; Appoints Real Estate Veteran Mr. Tom Charek to its Advisory Board

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The Company also announced that it has appointed its first member, Tom Charek to the Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • The Company also announced that it has appointed its first member, Tom Charek to the Advisory Board.
  • Mr. Charek is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate.
  • Currently, Mr. Charek serves as President of Welty Development, a full-service developer focused on multifamily, corporate, and healthcare real estate projects.
  • Regarding the formation of the Advisory Board, Mr. Blake Janover, CEO of the Company stated, “We are excited to announce the formation of this highly specialized Advisory Board.

Nucleus Research Announces Top Ten Predictions for 2024

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, Human Resources, Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Investment, Nucleus, Research, Advisory, Retail

Nucleus Research has announced its top ten technology predictions for the upcoming 2024 year.

Key Points: 
  • Nucleus Research has announced its top ten technology predictions for the upcoming 2024 year.
  • Each year, analysts at Nucleus make predictions for the upcoming year based on the rising and falling trends.
  • “The 2024 predictions consider how end-users have shifted focus on determining what components of their technology infrastructure truly provide value and where vendors are focusing their investments,” said Vice President of Advisory & Consulting Trevor White .
  • “Vendors are striving to anticipate customer needs, minimize churn rates, and fortify their customer base in anticipation of economic instability.”
    The following are the analysts’ top predictions for 2024:

AnitaB.org Establishes New DEI Advisory Program; Names Globally Recognized Executive Bo Young Lee as Program's Inaugural President

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Grace Hopper, The Way Forward, AnitaB.org, McKesson Corporation, Uber, Woman, Organization, Advisory, Strategy&, SAN, Way Forward, Biophysical environment, DEI, ESG, Environment, Marriott International, Management, Northern Trust, Allstate, Social

SAN MATEO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnitaB.org, the leading global nonprofit organization committed to promoting diversity, inclusivity, equality, and belonging in the technology sector, today announced the launch of AnitaB.org Advisory, a consulting division dedicated to helping organizations drive meaningful change through effective DEI strategies. The new offering will be helmed by renowned speaker and human capital, DEI, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) executive Bo Young Lee. The launch was announced during the Opening Plenary session at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists. 

Key Points: 
  • The new offering will be helmed by renowned speaker and human capital, DEI, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) executive Bo Young Lee.
  • The launch was announced during the Opening Plenary session at Grace Hopper Celebration 2023, the world's largest gathering of women and non-binary technologists.
  • "Bo is a respected DEI advisor, strategist, and practitioner," said Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org.
  • Lee brings 23 years of experience with DEI work and renowned expertise in global DEI implications to the AnitaB.org Advisory team.

Commonwealth Welcomes Wealth Management Industry Veteran Noreen Beaman to Its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Consulting, Professional Services, Business, Finance, Advisory board, Commonwealth Financial Network, Investment, Trust, NFS, Strategic planning, Fidelity Investments, Organization, Advisory, Fidelity, Commonwealth, Financial adviser, Management, Noreen

Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, announces the expansion of the Commonwealth Advisory Board (“the Board”) with the addition of Noreen Beaman, a seasoned wealth management leader.

Key Points: 
  • Commonwealth Financial Network®, a national firm dedicated to providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions, announces the expansion of the Commonwealth Advisory Board (“the Board”) with the addition of Noreen Beaman, a seasoned wealth management leader.
  • Beaman will join the Board’s seven industry professionals and advise on strategic planning and future growth initiatives for the firm and its advisors.
  • Noreen is a renowned visionary and at the forefront of intuitive advisor-facing technology and asset management platforms,” said Commonwealth CEO Wayne Bloom.
  • “I’ve known and admired her for many years as a respected member of the wealth management community.