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Function Oncology Announces Innovative Precision Medicine Partnership with Volastra Therapeutics

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Health, Health Technology, Genetics, Partnership, CIN, Medicine, Function, Chromosome, Patient, Neoplasm, Cancer, Disease, CRISPR, Medical imaging

Function Oncology , a company transforming the operating system of precision medicine with CRISPR-powered platform technology, today announced an innovative research and development partnership with Volastra Therapeutics , a company pioneering novel approaches to treating cancer by targeting a tumor vulnerability known as chromosomal instability (CIN).

Key Points: 
  • Function Oncology , a company transforming the operating system of precision medicine with CRISPR-powered platform technology, today announced an innovative research and development partnership with Volastra Therapeutics , a company pioneering novel approaches to treating cancer by targeting a tumor vulnerability known as chromosomal instability (CIN).
  • Function is leveraging its CRISPR-enabled platform to understand disease in unprecedented and patient-specific detail.
  • By moving beyond traditional gene sequencing to measuring gene function, the Volastra and Function teams aim to identify which patients would benefit from treatment with Volastra’s KIF18A inhibitors.
  • CRISPR technology has transformed precision medicine, and we are excited by the potential of Function’s innovative platform to expand the pool of patients that will benefit from KIF18A inhibitors.”

Fisker Ocean Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for Best Electric SUV

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Environment, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EV, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Green Technology, Fisker Inc., Inc., SUV, Electricity, Fisker Ocean, Form, WLTP, Function, EPA, If, Multimedia

Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announces that the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for “Best Electric Vehicle: SUV”, securing the highest accolade in the Automobiles category.

Key Points: 
  • Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”), driven by a mission to create the world’s most emotional and sustainable electric vehicles, announces that the Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for “Best Electric Vehicle: SUV”, securing the highest accolade in the Automobiles category.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321324265/en/
    FISKER OCEAN WINS PRESTIGIOUS iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 FOR BEST ELECTRIC SUV.
  • The iF DESIGN AWARD – renowned internationally as a coveted seal of quality – is awarded annually by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the world’s oldest independent design organization.
  • In the final judging round, the Fisker Ocean topped the Electric Vehicle: SUV category for its overall design idea, form, function, and impact.

BetaNXT Introduces Revolutionary MIC Platform for Centralizing and Optimizing Investor and Advisor Communications

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Workflow, Mediant, PII, Broker, Function, MIC, Ecosystem, API

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BetaNXT, a provider of wealth management infrastructure solutions with real-time data capabilities and an enhanced advisor experience, announced today that its Mediant business has launched the evolved version of its cutting-edge MIC platform. The enhanced solution will streamline workflows for brokers, advisors, and investors while transforming investor and client communications.

Key Points: 
  • The MIC ecosystem is an integrated solution that embodies a holistic approach to connecting data seamlessly throughout the investor and client communications lifecycle.
  • "The MIC platform represents a breakthrough in how data is utilized throughout the investor and client communications lifecycle, providing unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and security."
  • Key features and benefits of the MIC platform include:
    MIC Operations: Centralized management of investor communications programs, providing an intuitive online dashboard for end-to-end visibility and proactive risk management.
  • "By simplifying end-to-end digital investor, advisor, and client communications, our MIC platform helps lay the groundwork for the future of connected wealth," said Stephen C. Daffron, Chairman and CEO of BetaNXT.

Organic Fertilizers Market worth $13.6 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Dry, Nutrient, Transport, Nature, Micronutrient, USD, Phosphorus, Fertilizer, Powder, Potassium, Ground substance, NPK, Risk, Phosphate, Function, Seemabaddha, Water quality, Cereal, Region, Seaweed, Vegetable, Flower, Research, SPIC, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Soil, Health, ICL, Farmer, Growth, Nitrogen, Pesticide, Biodiversity

In contrast, organic fertilizers sourced from natural origins offer a more sustainable alternative, reducing chemical runoff and environmental damage.

Key Points: 
  • In contrast, organic fertilizers sourced from natural origins offer a more sustainable alternative, reducing chemical runoff and environmental damage.
  • Total organic sales, inclusive of non-food organic products, reached a record-breaking USD 67.6 billion, highlighting the growing momentum toward environmentally friendly and health-conscious consumption habits.
  • Plant-based organic fertilizers, sourced from materials such as compost, crop residues, seaweed, and green manure crops, are anticipated to experience the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the organic fertilizers market.
  • This trend is expected to persist, positioning North America as a significant contributor to the global organic fertilizers market's expansion.

Organic Fertilizers Market worth $13.6 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Dry, Nutrient, Transport, Nature, Micronutrient, USD, Phosphorus, Fertilizer, Powder, Potassium, Ground substance, NPK, Risk, Phosphate, Function, Seemabaddha, Water quality, Cereal, Region, Seaweed, Vegetable, Flower, Research, SPIC, Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Soil, Health, ICL, Farmer, Growth, Nitrogen, Pesticide, Biodiversity

In contrast, organic fertilizers sourced from natural origins offer a more sustainable alternative, reducing chemical runoff and environmental damage.

Key Points: 
  • In contrast, organic fertilizers sourced from natural origins offer a more sustainable alternative, reducing chemical runoff and environmental damage.
  • Total organic sales, inclusive of non-food organic products, reached a record-breaking USD 67.6 billion, highlighting the growing momentum toward environmentally friendly and health-conscious consumption habits.
  • Plant-based organic fertilizers, sourced from materials such as compost, crop residues, seaweed, and green manure crops, are anticipated to experience the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the organic fertilizers market.
  • This trend is expected to persist, positioning North America as a significant contributor to the global organic fertilizers market's expansion.

New Knee Research Finds Exactech Technologies Improve Patient Outcomes

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
TKA, Patient, Journal, Research, Acquisition, GPS, Motion, MD, Function, Surgeon, Pain, Stanford University, Instability

"Optimizing soft tissue balance is critical to the success of total knee arthroplasty," said James Huddleston, MD, of Stanford University.

Key Points: 
  • "Optimizing soft tissue balance is critical to the success of total knee arthroplasty," said James Huddleston, MD, of Stanford University.
  • "Exactech's ligament-driven technology provides full-range intraoperative balance data, allowing surgeons to create patient-centric plans with consideration for the ever-important mid-flexion stability.
  • The results of this study are powerful in demonstrating the beauty of personalized knee arthroplasty and the importance of addressing instability and improved satisfaction."
  • The results demonstrated that Exactech's ligament-driven knee technology did not significantly increase operative time, and the patients, on average, experienced an eight-hour shorter hospital stay and yielded clinically significant improvements on Knee Society Knee and Function scores.

AB Science announces that Health Canada has issued a Notice of Non-Compliance-Withdrawal (NON/w) for masitinib in ALS

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Bias, PFS, EMA, Function, ALS, Health Canada, ANCOVA, Progression-free survival, JTR, OS, Observation, Tracheotomy, Patient, Clinical trial, CIR, Drug, Science, CAFS, Rated R, Pharmaceutical industry

Health Canada stated that a Request for Reconsideration can be filed within 30 days of receiving the NON/w.

Key Points: 
  • Health Canada stated that a Request for Reconsideration can be filed within 30 days of receiving the NON/w.
  • The reconsideration process will re-examine, with new assessors, the decision based on information that was included in the original submission.
  • AB Science provided a methodologically justified new claim “patients with ALS prior to any loss of function”, where CAFS and Overall Survival (OS) are significantly improved.
  • Based on the supporting arguments and counterarguments outlined above, AB Science intends to submit a Request for Reconsideration.

DALBAR’s Universal Life Web Review Identifies Providers Achieving Self-Service Excellence

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Insurance, Universal life insurance, Lincoln National Corporation, Thrivent, Universal Life, History, Government, Nationwide, Function

DALBAR has completed their annual review of website experiences offered to potential and existing Universal Life Insurance customers, and is recognizing providers whose websites earned high scores in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • DALBAR has completed their annual review of website experiences offered to potential and existing Universal Life Insurance customers, and is recognizing providers whose websites earned high scores in 2023.
  • Life insurance is an important consideration and these firms excel in supporting both the search for products and service to policyholders.
  • John Hancock's Universal Life experience excels holistically, ranking within the top 5 across all evaluation areas.
  • For more information, or to find out if your firm was included in DALBAR’s Universal Life website review, email [email protected] .

Twilio Report Reveals Customer Data Platforms are a Critical Foundation for AI-Driven Customer Insights

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Data Analytics, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Pixel, Function, Box, AI, API, Mixpanel, SVP, CDPS, Growth, Twilio, HubSpot, Behavior, CDP, CRMS, Trade Me, Corporate development, Databricks, Organization, PwC, Sales

The fifth annual Customer Data Platform Report , which reflects the findings of anonymized usage data from Twilio Segment’s 25,000+ customers, finds that businesses are prioritizing data quality to harness the power of AI and quickly act on nuanced customer insights.

Key Points: 
  • The fifth annual Customer Data Platform Report , which reflects the findings of anonymized usage data from Twilio Segment’s 25,000+ customers, finds that businesses are prioritizing data quality to harness the power of AI and quickly act on nuanced customer insights.
  • The ability to quickly harness data insights through CDPs that are open and interoperable with data warehouses is a critical competitive edge, enabling businesses to efficiently collect, unify, and activate data across various platforms.
  • Our report showcases the essential role customer data plays in maximizing AI’s effectiveness,” said Kathryn Murphy, SVP of Product and Design at Twilio.
  • “With data warehouses, and data lakehouses like Databricks becoming central to customers’ data strategies, it's crucial for CDPs to support seamless integration with these data warehouses.

AkkenCloud and BenefitElect Join Forces in Strategic Partnership to Transform Staffing Management and Benefits Administration

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
AI, API, Function, HR, Workforce, Partnership, Cryptocurrency

NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AkkenCloud, renowned for its commitment to redefining staffing simplicity and pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions for Staffing Industry, is excited to unveil a strategic partnership with BenefitElect, a leading provider of comprehensive benefits administration solutions. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment in the journey of both companies, as they unite to streamline and optimize staffing operations and benefits administration processes.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration represents a pivotal moment in the journey of both companies, as they unite to streamline and optimize staffing operations and benefits administration processes.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with BenefitElect to bring our clients a truly comprehensive solution for managing their staffing and administering benefits," said Giridhar Akkineni, CEO at AkkenCloud.
  • BenefitElect has worked together with AkkenCloud for over six years on many projects and offered a quality service in the complex field of benefits administration.
  • BenefitElect complements AkkenCloud's offerings with its industry-leading benefits administration platform, which simplifies the complexities of managing employee benefits.