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Oracle Named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Configure, Price, Quote Applications for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for Oracle Fusion Cloud Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX), for the seventh consecutive year. A copy of the report is available here.

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  • Report highly rated Oracle Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) for "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute"
    AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for Oracle Fusion Cloud Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX) , for the seventh consecutive year.
  • Of the 16 companies evaluated, Oracle was recognized as a Leader based on "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute."
  • As a result, salespeople spend too much time on making quotes rather than making quota," said Kartik Raghavan, senior vice president, applications development, Oracle.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price and Quote Applications Published 11 December 2023.

Infosys Collaborates with Musgrave to Drive Cognitive First IT Transformation

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BENGALURU, India, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has signed a seven-year strategic collaboration with Musgrave, Ireland's leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. As part of this collaboration, Infosys will help automate Musgrave's IT operations by leveraging its industry leading AI and Cloud offerings, Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies, and Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey.

Key Points: 
  • These offerings from Infosys will enable Musgrave in transforming its IT operations, build technical expertise, and help Musgrave accelerate towards its goals of enhancing the experiences of its customers and retail partners.
  • Through its Cognitive First framework, Infosys will aim to enable digital experiences and boost operational efficiencies by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML),  knowledge management, and cognitive automation capabilities to amplify enterprise intelligence across the value chain for Musgrave.
  • Karmesh Vaswani, EVP & Global Head Retail, Consumer Goods & Logistics, Infosys, said, "We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Musgrave.
  • Through our strategic collaboration, we aim to enable Musgrave in transforming its IT operations, help enhance user experiences, and accelerate strategic initiatives.

Infosys Collaborates with Musgrave to Drive Cognitive First IT Transformation

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BENGALURU, India, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it has signed a seven-year strategic collaboration with Musgrave, Ireland's leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. As part of this collaboration, Infosys will help automate Musgrave's IT operations by leveraging its industry leading AI and Cloud offerings, Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies, and Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey.

Key Points: 
  • These offerings from Infosys will enable Musgrave in transforming its IT operations, build technical expertise, and help Musgrave accelerate towards its goals of enhancing the experiences of its customers and retail partners.
  • Through its Cognitive First framework, Infosys will aim to enable digital experiences and boost operational efficiencies by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML),  knowledge management, and cognitive automation capabilities to amplify enterprise intelligence across the value chain for Musgrave.
  • Karmesh Vaswani, EVP & Global Head Retail, Consumer Goods & Logistics, Infosys, said, "We are thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Musgrave.
  • Through our strategic collaboration, we aim to enable Musgrave in transforming its IT operations, help enhance user experiences, and accelerate strategic initiatives.

Management System Certification Market worth $49.5 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The consumer goods and retail sector are projected to hold the highest market share in the certification market due to prioritized quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Key Points: 
  • The consumer goods and retail sector are projected to hold the highest market share in the certification market due to prioritized quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • The certification & verification segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the management system certification market from 2024 to 2029.
  • Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the largest global product and management system certification market share by 2029.
  • The Asia Pacific region holds the largest management system certification industry share due to a confluence of factors propelling its robust growth.

Management System Certification Market worth $49.5 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The consumer goods and retail sector are projected to hold the highest market share in the certification market due to prioritized quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Key Points: 
  • The consumer goods and retail sector are projected to hold the highest market share in the certification market due to prioritized quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
  • The certification & verification segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the management system certification market from 2024 to 2029.
  • Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the largest global product and management system certification market share by 2029.
  • The Asia Pacific region holds the largest management system certification industry share due to a confluence of factors propelling its robust growth.

Manchester United Partners With SCAYLE on New Global E-Commerce Experience

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Manchester United has today announced it has chosen SCAYLE as its official e-commerce platform partner, ensuring United has one of the most modern commerce platforms in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Manchester United has today announced it has chosen SCAYLE as its official e-commerce platform partner, ensuring United has one of the most modern commerce platforms in the industry.
  • The club’s new e-commerce experience will launch later this year and continue to be evolved in alignment with the club’s ambition of delivering a best in class direct-to-consumer experience for its global fan base.
  • Putting fan satisfaction at the heart of its plans, Manchester United have appointed SCAYLE to operate a new direct-to-consumer platform that is based on and powered by the SCAYLE commerce engine, dedicated to providing a compelling and customised experience that can quickly adapt to fast-changing requirements.
  • Manchester United’s Phil Lynch, CEO of Direct to Consumer Products & Experiences, said:
    “Manchester United is always looking for new and innovative ways to improve our fans’ experience.

Sia Partners announces the acquisition of Notion Consulting

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Sia Partners, a leading international, independent next-gen management and AI consulting firm announces the acquisition of Notion Consulting.

Key Points: 
  • Sia Partners, a leading international, independent next-gen management and AI consulting firm announces the acquisition of Notion Consulting.
  • Notion Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Christine Andrukonis and Diana Vienne will become Partners at Sia Partners.
  • “The acquisition of Notion Consulting consolidates our position in the US and confirms our ambition for the North American region.
  • Having Notion on board will allow us to expand Change Management & Organization capabilities and multiply business synergies” says Matthieu Courtecuisse, Founder and CEO of Sia Partners.

86% of Consumers Want Retailers to Make AI More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive, According to New Talkdesk Research

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Additional findings from the report include:

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  • Additional findings from the report include:
    87% believe customers should have the right to access and review the data retailers have collected from them.
  • 80% of shoppers want retailers to explicitly seek their consent to use their data for AI.
  • 80% of shoppers would have more trust in product recommendations if retailers were transparent about their AI use.
  • That being said, without the proper commitment to responsible AI, it could have the power to do the exact opposite.

USANA Manufacturing Facility Receives Coveted GFSI Certification from SQF

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quality is at the core of everything USANA does, and this drive for excellence is especially apparent in the way the company develops and manufactures safe and effective products. USANA recently added to its long list of third-party validations by earning a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification of its foods manufacturing facility through the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) program. The certification pertains to USANA's enrobed snack bars and drink mix powders.

Key Points: 
  • USANA recently added to its long list of third-party validations by earning a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification of its foods manufacturing facility through the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) program.
  • In 2019, USANA opened a new foods facility next door to the company's main office and manufacturing hub in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • "Receiving our GFSI certification is a landmark moment for USANA and our manufacturing capabilities," said Jim Brown, USANA president and CEO.
  • Thank you to everyone at our USANA foods facility for all their hard work."

As Winter Storms Continue, CPSC Urges Families to Take Steps to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Fires

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Friday, January 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires as winter storms and bitter cold continue to impact millions of Americans.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires as winter storms and bitter cold continue to impact millions of Americans.
  • CO poisoning from portable generators can happen so quickly that exposed persons may become unconscious before recognizing the symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness.
  • Opening doors or windows will not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO.
  • It may be convenient, but it's too close to home and puts your family at risk of CO poisoning.