Center of excellence

Beyond Technologies, a Syntax company, establishes new Center of Excellence in Morocco to support global business with local talent

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CASABLANCA, Morocco, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Technologies, a Syntax company is proud to announce the opening of its Center of Excellence in Casablanca.

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  • CASABLANCA, Morocco, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Technologies, a Syntax company is proud to announce the opening of its Center of Excellence in Casablanca.
  • Beyond Technologies recently joined the Syntax family of companies, making it a dominant global provider of SAP solutions and services.
  • The Morocco Center of Excellence will bring extensive expertise to implement and support the latest SAP innovations, serving hundreds of clients across industries globally.
  • The early meetings with Moroccan university officials and students solidified our choice for developing a local business model and creating opportunity for engineering, business and IT talent," says Ferroudja Smaili, Senior Talent Acquisition Director.

The New York Center for Rare Diseases at Montefiore to Partner with GeneDx, PacBio and Google Health to Increase Genomic Testing Options for Bronx Families

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BRONX, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Center for Rare Diseases (NYCRD) at Montefiore, recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), is partnering with GeneDx, PacBio and Google Health to deliver genetic diagnoses for Bronx families living with rare diseases. The goal of the new partnership is to help identify the genetic causes of, and best treatments for rare diseases that have remained undiagnosed, despite using today's most advanced tests.

Key Points: 
  • On average, the search for a rare disease diagnosis takes five to seven years and can be fraught with misdiagnoses.
  • The focus of this research project on the Bronx in New York City adds a level of complexity to rare disease diagnostics.
  • "Our aim is to illuminate rare disease mysteries and bring answers and hope to families navigating the complexities of a rare disease."
  • Together with PacBio and Montefiore, we can help improve equity in genomics resources and help end long diagnostic odysseys for patients."

Mevion Selected to Equip BayCare’s Proton Therapy Center in Tampa

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact single-room proton therapy systems, is pleased to announce it has been selected by BayCare to equip the St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Institute in Tampa with a MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System™*.

Key Points: 
  • Mevion Medical Systems, the leading provider of compact single-room proton therapy systems, is pleased to announce it has been selected by BayCare to equip the St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Institute in Tampa with a MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System™*.
  • “BayCare is bringing an advanced proton radiation therapy center to Tampa so patients in our community don’t have to drive to Orlando or beyond to get this level of high-quality care.”
    The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System is thoughtfully designed to expedite proton therapy project timelines with a compact footprint, reduced construction requirements, and accelerated installation process.
  • “We are dedicated to advancing proton therapy technology and access, and I look forward to making a meaningful difference to patients and families across West Central Florida.”
    *The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System, FLASH therapy, online adaptive therapy, and ARC therapy are not yet available for clinical use.
  • Dedicated to advancing the design and accessibility of proton therapy worldwide, Mevion pioneered the single-room platform and continues to further the science and application of proton therapy.

Siemens Healthineers Selects Baxter Planning To Transform its Service Supply Chain

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baxter Planning, the leading provider of Service Parts Management technology, today announced that Siemens Healthineers, a leading medical technology company, has selected Baxter Planning as their long-term Service Supply Chain partner. Siemens Healthineers will be leveraging Baxter Planning's BaxterPredict, an end-to-end predictive platform to support the global Service Supply Chain at Siemens Healthineers Customer Services.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baxter Planning, the leading provider of Service Parts Management technology, today announced that Siemens Healthineers, a leading medical technology company, has selected Baxter Planning as their long-term Service Supply Chain partner.
  • Siemens Healthineers will be leveraging Baxter Planning's BaxterPredict, an end-to-end predictive platform to support the global Service Supply Chain at Siemens Healthineers Customer Services.
  • After an extensive evaluation, Siemens Healthineers selected Baxter Planning based on their leading Service Parts Planning solution and domain expertise.
  • This new, predictive approach to inventory planning, demand forecasting, product-lifecycle planning, operations-workflow monitoring, reverse logistics, and customer-escalation management unlocks significant new value for Service Supply Chain organizations.

Batteries Plus Explores Generative Artificial Intelligence Possibilities with Creation of New Center of Excellence

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Some of the potential use cases of Generative AI that Batteries Plus' Center of Excellence focuses on is increasing productivity, improving efficiencies, as well as enhanced customer experience, training and support.

Key Points: 
  • Some of the potential use cases of Generative AI that Batteries Plus' Center of Excellence focuses on is increasing productivity, improving efficiencies, as well as enhanced customer experience, training and support.
  • The creation of an AI Center of Excellence provides Batteries Plus with the opportunity to move quickly beyond experimentation of these new technologies.
  • Batteries Plus stresses that while these new technologies can prove to be very useful, the Center of Excellence also establishes important guidelines and policies while promoting best practices.
  • Batteries Plus currently has more than 800 store locations in operation and development nationwide.

United Community Partners with Newgen to Digitally Transform its Loan Origination Process

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen Software Inc., a global provider of low code digital transformation platform, NewgenONE, today announced that United Community (UCBI) has selected Newgen to transform its Small Business Loan Origination Process, including Construction, Small Business Term, Line of Credit, Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial C&I.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen Software Inc., a global provider of low code digital transformation platform, NewgenONE , today announced that United Community (UCBI) has selected Newgen to transform its Small Business Loan Origination Process, including Construction, Small Business Term, Line of Credit, Commercial Real Estate, and Commercial C&I.
  • We selected Newgen, as they have deep domain expertise in banking, to partner with us in this transformation journey for our loan origination process," said Pete Peterson, Chief Retail Credit Officer at United Community.
  • Newgen's Loan Origination Solution is built on a low code platform that confers agility, flexibility, and scalability, enabling lenders to be future-ready.
  • "At Newgen, we are excited to undertake this partnership with United Community, and we are committed to ensuring the success of their transformation initiative across their loan origination process.

Prevedere Expands Leadership Team with Three Seasoned Executives

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevedere, the leading cloud provider of advanced predictive planning solutions, today announced three new appointments to its executive team — Greg Schneider as Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Green as Chief Economist and Head of Customer Operations, and Neil Thomas as Chief Sales Officer. This move comes as Prevedere continues to experience rapid growth in revenue and new customers in 2023. With continued market volatility and economic uncertainty on the horizon, Prevedere is seeing high demand for its solutions as companies seek help in navigating the market headwinds and tailwinds impacting their businesses.

Key Points: 
  • This move comes as Prevedere continues to experience rapid growth in revenue and new customers in 2023.
  • These new executive team members will be paramount in propelling our organization into our next stage of growth.
  • The expansion of the leadership team follows the launch of Prevedere Generate , Prevedere's new generative AI product that seamlessly integrates into the company's suite of solutions.
  • To learn more about Prevedere and our executive team, please visit prevedere.com/leadership .

STL develops 160-micron fibre, the world's slimmest fibre and cable technology

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NEW DELHI, LONDON and COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a proud achievement for India's R&D capability, STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading optical and digital solutions company, today announced that it has developed the world's slimmest fibre for telecommunications - 160-micron Optical Fibre. Commending the technology innovations which are Designed in India and Made in India, Mr Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology & Railways, unveiled this world-leading product at STL's booth in IMC 2023. Post unveiling the 160-micron Fibre, the H'onable minister 'spliced' or 'joined' two strands of optical fibre - a highly calibrated process of perfectly connecting the cores of two hair-thin optical fibres.

Key Points: 
  • Cable made with STL's 160-micron fibre can pack 3X more capacity than traditional 250-micron fibre.
  • This has been conceptualised and developed indigenously at STL's Centre of Excellence in Maharashtra, making STL among the first companies globally to develop and patent this industry-leading technology.
  • This announcement comes after a series of innovations by our R&D experts, including India's first multicore fibre with 4X capacity and 180-micron fibre.
  • I am extremely excited to imagine the future of India's digital networks with this disruptive fibre design," said Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, STL.

STL develops 160-micron fibre, the world's slimmest fibre and cable technology

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 27, 2023

NEW DELHI, LONDON and COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a proud achievement for India's R&D capability, STL [NSE: STLTECH], a leading optical and digital solutions company, today announced that it has developed the world's slimmest fibre for telecommunications - 160-micron Optical Fibre. Commending the technology innovations which are Designed in India and Made in India, Mr Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology & Railways, unveiled this world-leading product at STL's booth in IMC 2023. Post unveiling the 160-micron Fibre, the H'onable minister 'spliced' or 'joined' two strands of optical fibre - a highly calibrated process of perfectly connecting the cores of two hair-thin optical fibres.

Key Points: 
  • Cable made with STL's 160-micron fibre can pack 3X more capacity than traditional 250-micron fibre.
  • This has been conceptualised and developed indigenously at STL's Centre of Excellence in Maharashtra, making STL among the first companies globally to develop and patent this industry-leading technology.
  • This announcement comes after a series of innovations by our R&D experts, including India's first multicore fibre with 4X capacity and 180-micron fibre.
  • I am extremely excited to imagine the future of India's digital networks with this disruptive fibre design," said Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, STL.

UnitedLex Honored with Multiple Industry Awards for Pushing the Boundaries of Legal Innovation

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnitedLex , a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, received multiple industry awards for pushing the boundaries of legal innovation with data-centric solutions and services.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnitedLex , a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, received multiple industry awards for pushing the boundaries of legal innovation with data-centric solutions and services.
  • Buying Legal Council’s Legal Procurement Awards, announced on October 25th at its annual conference in New York City, showcase the advances in buying legal services and legal technology, honoring those who are at the forefront of new developments and inspiring others.
  • Among the benefits of this undertaking:
    Reduced costs 25% with knowledge sharing, scale, and optimizing external legal fees.
  • Innovative solutions like Vantage Intelligence Repository ensure we can make this a reality.”
    Visit https://unitedlex.com/enterprise-legal-management to learn more about UnitedLex’s award-winning approach to legal innovation.