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The Hackett Group: New Enterprise Performance Management Software Provider Study Finds Modern Cloud-Based Software Delivers Far Greater Value Realization Than Legacy Systems

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Today’s modern, cloud-based enterprise performance management (EPM) software delivers dramatically greater value realization than legacy solutions, according to new EPM Digital World Class Matrix™ research from The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT).

Key Points: 
  • Today’s modern, cloud-based enterprise performance management (EPM) software delivers dramatically greater value realization than legacy solutions, according to new EPM Digital World Class Matrix™ research from The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT).
  • The EPM Digital World Class Matrix research provides comprehensive analysis of 12 leading EPM software providers and their individual ability to deliver value.
  • The research quantified the improved value realization for Digital World Class software providers, including:
    The Hackett Group research study was conducted over six months, with evaluations focused on 28 key scoring criteria, business process capabilities and value drivers.
  • The Hackett Group Director Drew Johnson noted, “EPM software has matured dramatically as organizations moved from legacy on-premises platforms to modern cloud-based software.

Union Pacific Corporation CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann to Address the J.P. Morgan 2024 Industrials Conference

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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OMAHA, Neb., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Vena, chief executive officer, and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address the J.P. Morgan 2024 Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Vena, chief executive officer, and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address the J.P. Morgan 2024 Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 8 a.m.
  • ET.
  • A live webcast of the presentation will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific's website at www.up.com/investor .
  • A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.

Gartner Names Vena a Challenger in 2023 Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, announced today that it has been named a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. The report details the relative strengths of more than 15 vendors in the space including Vena, particularly calling out Vena Insights, Vena's Intelligent Reporting and Analytics Solution that gives users prebuilt, interactive AI-powered insights and reports.

Key Points: 
  • CPM leader recognized for workflow automation, planning integration and implementation strategy
    TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena , the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, announced today that it has been named a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software.
  • "Being named a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant is a testament to Vena's leadership in delivering innovative financial planning solutions to our customers," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena.
  • As defined by Gartner, a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software is a company that demonstrates "strong execution and product capabilities that address customers' diverse planning needs by offering customizable solutions that automate workflows and data processing."
  • Integrated planning: Vena provides a comprehensive planning feature that comes with built-in functions for balance sheet logic, indirect cash flow logic and project-level capital planning.

Gartner Names Vena a Challenger in 2023 Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, announced today that it has been named a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. The report details the relative strengths of more than 15 vendors in the space including Vena, particularly calling out Vena Insights, Vena's Intelligent Reporting and Analytics Solution that gives users prebuilt, interactive AI-powered insights and reports.

Key Points: 
  • CPM leader recognized for workflow automation, planning integration and implementation strategy
    TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena , the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, announced today that it has been named a Challenger in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software.
  • "Being named a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant is a testament to Vena's leadership in delivering innovative financial planning solutions to our customers," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena.
  • As defined by Gartner, a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software is a company that demonstrates "strong execution and product capabilities that address customers' diverse planning needs by offering customizable solutions that automate workflows and data processing."
  • Integrated planning: Vena provides a comprehensive planning feature that comes with built-in functions for balance sheet logic, indirect cash flow logic and project-level capital planning.

Vena Named a Visionary in Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced it has been named a Visionary by the research firm Gartner® in its 2023 Magic Quadrant© for Financial Close and Consolidation Services (FCCS). The analysis ranked Vena's vision above seven companies, including Blackline, IBM, Solver, Jedox, Planful and Prophix.

Key Points: 
  • Complete Planning platform noted for its innovation, responsiveness to customer needs and wants
    TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena , the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced it has been named a Visionary by the research firm Gartner® in its 2023 Magic Quadrant© for Financial Close and Consolidation Services (FCCS).
  • "To be named a Magic Quadrant Visionary means Gartner sees us as bringing a unique, ambitious and transformative approach to financial close and consolidation," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena.
  • Nisha Bhandare, Vice President Analyst; Permjeet Gale, Senior Director Analyst; Jeffrin Francis, Director; and Renata Viana, Director Analyst, wrote in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions, "Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions enable finance teams to manage their organization's close, consolidation and reporting processes.
  • As defined by Gartner, a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant is a company that understands where the market is going and that has a vision for changing market rules.

Vena Named a Visionary in Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced it has been named a Visionary by the research firm Gartner® in its 2023 Magic Quadrant© for Financial Close and Consolidation Services (FCCS). The analysis ranked Vena's vision above seven companies, including Blackline, IBM, Solver, Jedox, Planful and Prophix.

Key Points: 
  • Complete Planning platform noted for its innovation, responsiveness to customer needs and wants
    TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena , the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced it has been named a Visionary by the research firm Gartner® in its 2023 Magic Quadrant© for Financial Close and Consolidation Services (FCCS).
  • "To be named a Magic Quadrant Visionary means Gartner sees us as bringing a unique, ambitious and transformative approach to financial close and consolidation," said Hugh Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at Vena.
  • Nisha Bhandare, Vice President Analyst; Permjeet Gale, Senior Director Analyst; Jeffrin Francis, Director; and Renata Viana, Director Analyst, wrote in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions, "Financial Close and Consolidation Solutions enable finance teams to manage their organization's close, consolidation and reporting processes.
  • As defined by Gartner, a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant is a company that understands where the market is going and that has a vision for changing market rules.

Vena Named One of Greater Toronto's Top Employers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that Mediacorp Canada Inc. has named Vena to the 2024 list of Greater Toronto's Top Employers. This is the second time Vena has appeared on the list, which evaluates Canadian employers on a wide range of criteria, including benefits and policies, training and development, workplace environment and corporate culture. 

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena , the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, today announced that Mediacorp Canada Inc. has named Vena to the 2024 list of Greater Toronto's Top Employers.
  • "We are thrilled to be recognized again as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers, an achievement that reflects the work our entire team does every day to create support and build our culture," said Vena CEO Hunter Madeley.
  • "It's thrilling to be named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers again.
  • Our people are at the core of every decision we make," said Tracey Mikita, Chief People Person at Vena.

Telstra Broadcast Services and BT Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Global Network Connectivity 

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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SYDNEY, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) and BT have entered into an initial five-year strategic alliance to bring together each company's global media network teams, pooling their vast network infrastructure and localised expertise.   

Key Points: 
  • Initial five-year agreement delivers expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets
    SYDNEY, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) and BT have entered into an initial five-year strategic alliance to bring together each company's global media network teams, pooling their vast network infrastructure and localised expertise.
  • The deal will increase TBS' global footprint by 50% and expand its customer-base to more than 170 broadcast and media organisations worldwide.
  • Customers will benefit from Telstra's high-capacity media networks, generating expanded reach and distribution of their content.
  • Telstra and BT customers will continue to access the same high-quality media delivery service with the additional opportunity to drive greater global reach and visibility of their content.

Vena Announces Key Leadership Changes To Elevate Customer Experience and Deliver Industry-Leading Customer Value

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, is pleased to announce key changes to its executive leadership team, a strategic move to prioritize the needs and preferences of customers to inform product development, support and operational excellence. Tina Goulbourne, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has assumed an expanded role as Chief Operating & Customer Officer, emphasizing the company's commitment to enhancing customers' experience. Additionally, Vena welcomes Ilene Landon as Senior Vice President of Professional Services, reinforcing its dedication to delivering exceptional service to its growing customer base.

Key Points: 
  • Tina Goulbourne, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has assumed an expanded role as Chief Operating & Customer Officer, emphasizing the company's commitment to enhancing customers' experience.
  • Additionally, Vena welcomes Ilene Landon as Senior Vice President of Professional Services, reinforcing its dedication to delivering exceptional service to its growing customer base.
  • In her new role, Goulbourne will lead the teams responsible for the customer experience, aligning customer-centric initiatives with the company's broader operational goals.
  • "Our long-term vision is for every customer to consistently expand the value they derive from their investment in Vena, and to feel valued by the extended Vena team," said Goulbourne.

Vena Announces Key Leadership Changes To Elevate Customer Experience and Deliver Industry-Leading Customer Value

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Professional services, Software as a service, Microsoft, Chief customer officer, Senior, Human, Completeness, Trust, Management, Sales, Vena

TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vena, the Complete Planning platform loved by finance and trusted by business, is pleased to announce key changes to its executive leadership team, a strategic move to prioritize the needs and preferences of customers to inform product development, support and operational excellence. Tina Goulbourne, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has assumed an expanded role as Chief Operating & Customer Officer, emphasizing the company's commitment to enhancing customers' experience. Additionally, Vena welcomes Ilene Landon as Senior Vice President of Professional Services, reinforcing its dedication to delivering exceptional service to its growing customer base.

Key Points: 
  • Tina Goulbourne, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has assumed an expanded role as Chief Operating & Customer Officer, emphasizing the company's commitment to enhancing customers' experience.
  • Additionally, Vena welcomes Ilene Landon as Senior Vice President of Professional Services, reinforcing its dedication to delivering exceptional service to its growing customer base.
  • In her new role, Goulbourne will lead the teams responsible for the customer experience, aligning customer-centric initiatives with the company's broader operational goals.
  • "Our long-term vision is for every customer to consistently expand the value they derive from their investment in Vena, and to feel valued by the extended Vena team," said Goulbourne.