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Hardfin Introduces First Technology To Enable Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) Companies To Automate Contract-To-Cash Cycle

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Hardfin , the leader in financial operations for modern hardware companies, announces the release of Control Center to dramatically reduce time spent in the contract-to-cash cycle.

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  • Hardfin , the leader in financial operations for modern hardware companies, announces the release of Control Center to dramatically reduce time spent in the contract-to-cash cycle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031253815/en/
    Hardfin’s first-of-its-kind Control Center shortens the contract-to-cash cycle for hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) companies.
  • Intelligent notifications help sales, finance, and operations teams understand immediately what needs to be done, shortening the billing cycle by 60-70%.
  • Hardfin analysis shows that average days to send invoices (ADS) at hardware companies is often twice as long as average days to collect (ADC).

Despite Competing Financial and Social Pressures, Emerging Adults Ages 18-34 Are Positive about Their Future and Value the Simple Things in Life

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of Americans ages 18 to 34 (80%) currently view themselves as struggling or merely surviving in life, but are optimistic about their future, according to new research from financial services firm Edward Jones. In partnership with Next360 Partners and MarketCast, Edward Jones set out to define this age group numbering more than 76 million Americans — 'GenNext' — and what matters most to them across all aspects of their lives.

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  • GenNext represents a life stage known as 'emerging adulthood' — the next generation of workers, heads of households, consumers and investors with significant decisions to make about their future.
  • "With most worried about rising costs and an inability to save, this will have vast implications for the wealth management industry.
  • Our purpose calls us to identify how we might help this age group plan and reach their life goals — across health, family, purpose and finances."
  • Despite common misperceptions, only 20% reported using social media or influencers as sources of financial guidance among the many other perspectives they seek.

Cancer Victims Applaud Senate Judiciary Committee Probe into Corporate Manipulation of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson's discredited "Texas two-step" bankruptcy efforts came under fire today from witnesses and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Sen. Dick Durbin.

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  • Sen. Hawley told Haas, "Your company panics and what you do is you then decide, 'Oh my gosh, we can't possibly do this.
  • It forces victims who may be suffering fatal progressive diseases to endure protracted bankruptcy proceedings, robbing them of "precious time."
  • An appellate court and a bankruptcy judge have twice dismissed J&J's bankruptcy maneuvers, finding that they were filed in bad faith.
  • After a long delay caused by the bankruptcy litigation, attorneys for plaintiffs are gearing up to renew trying their cases before juries.

Group14 Technologies Appoints Chemical Industry Leader Dr. Kim Ann Mink to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Group14 Technologies, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Kim Ann Mink to its board as its second independent director. Dr. Mink's leadership and expertise in the chemical industry will be a crucial asset to support Group14's growth as it scales its global manufacturing capacity in the US, Asia and Europe.

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  • After more than three decades in large multinational chemical companies, Dr. Mink brings a unique industry perspective to the board.
  • "Group14 has been successful in commercializing a proven, protected and scalable technology that addresses a real market need," Dr. Mink said.
  • "With unparalleled industry experience as a leader at some of the most successful global chemical companies, Kim Ann is a dynamic, energetic and highly sought-after advisor, which makes her the perfect addition to strengthen Group14's board," said Rick Luebbe, CEO and co-founder of Group14 Technologies.
  • "As we gear up for company growth, Kim Ann will be a critical voice on the Group14 board as we execute on our long-term vision for the electrification of everything."

LG THINQ UP 2.0 SHIFTS PARADIGM FOR HOME APPLIANCES TO PERSONALIZATION AND SERVITIZATION

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At IFA 2023, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil ThinQ UP 2.0, a smart home innovation that transforms home appliances into ultra-convenient and ultra-connected lifestyle solutions. ThinQ UP 2.0 highlights the expansion of LG's successful home appliance business into non-hardware areas, including subscription services, and confirms the company's leadership in promoting the 'servitization' of home appliances.[1]

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  • ThinQ UP 2.0 highlights the expansion of LG's successful home appliance business into non-hardware areas, including subscription services, and confirms the company's leadership in promoting the 'servitization' of home appliances.
  • LG ThinQ UP 2.0 sets a new benchmark for personalization, tailoring product performance and service options to users' preferences throughout the entire customer journey.
  • Unlike traditional products with fixed features and specifications, appliances compatible with ThinQ UP continuously update their essential functions and offer features suited to each individual user.
  • For example, customers who purchase a ThinQ UP 2.0 washing machine will be asked to participate in a three-step 'Life Pattern Analysis' survey, conducted through the LG ThinQ app.

SOUTHTEC 2023 Exhibitor Preview: Innovative Global Suppliers, Distributors and Equipment Builders to Demonstrate Latest Technologies and Solutions for Southeast Manufacturers

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Friday, August 18, 2023

A leading manufacturing trade show in the region, SOUTHTEC hosts over 250 exhibitors from Oct. 24-26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, S.C.

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  • A leading manufacturing trade show in the region, SOUTHTEC hosts over 250 exhibitors from Oct. 24-26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, S.C.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230818613393/en/
    With hundreds of exhibiting companies, SOUTHTEC 2023 attendees can find all the latest technologies and services – plus the experts who build them – ready to demonstrate solutions that can help them grow their business.
  • The SOUTHTEC 2023 exhibitor lineup includes some of the most innovative names in manufacturing and draws hundreds of global suppliers, distributors and equipment builders.
  • Job shops, contract engineering firms and manufacturers worldwide use Haas CNC machines to make parts for nearly every industry.

Eccentex Announces New HyperAutomation and AI Services

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Monday, July 24, 2023

These new AI capabilities will fundamentally change the way companies managing customer related cases and tasks today - said Tibor Vass CMO of Eccentex.

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  • These new AI capabilities will fundamentally change the way companies managing customer related cases and tasks today - said Tibor Vass CMO of Eccentex.
  • Eccentex introduced 20+ new AI features as part of its new HyperAutomation Cloud platform and recently trademarked HyperAutomation as a Service™ (HaaS) offer that creates a new category in the Business Automation Market.
  • Eccentex HyperAutomation Cloud is a platform that can be easily integrated with 3rd party applications or customer owned / homegrown systems through platform level open APIs.
  • HyperAutomation Cloud is equipped with out-of-box and easily customizable adapters that can help speed up and simplify integrations.

The Trade Group Launches Experiential Division to Replace Event Architecture

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Monday, July 10, 2023

GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Trade Group, an award-winning event marketing company, is pleased to announce that it has officially launched an experiential marketing division, which will operate as a division within The Trade Group (TTG). The company previously handled the bulk of its experiential activations through TTG's sister brand, Event Architecture, a brand that will cease to exist once the transition is complete.

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  • After operating Event Architecture (EA) as a separate brand for five years, The Trade Group (TTG) has launched a new experiential division within TTG to handle all experiential marketing activations formerly handled through the EA brand.
  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Trade Group , an award-winning event marketing company, is pleased to announce that it has officially launched an experiential marketing division, which will operate as a division within The Trade Group (TTG).
  • The company previously handled the bulk of its experiential activations through TTG's sister brand, Event Architecture, a brand that will cease to exist once the transition is complete.
  • While The Trade Group does have extensive experience in the experiential space—through Event Architecture and numerous activations under TTG—the company looks forward to making further inroads into that space.

Impossible Foods Expands Executive Bench with New Chief Science Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer

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Friday, June 16, 2023

Veteran industrial biotechnology leader Sunil Chandran is joining Impossible Foods as its Chief Science Officer to oversee the company’s R&D and innovation departments, with a focus on improving Impossible’s existing products and introducing new innovations to its product portfolio.

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  • Veteran industrial biotechnology leader Sunil Chandran is joining Impossible Foods as its Chief Science Officer to oversee the company’s R&D and innovation departments, with a focus on improving Impossible’s existing products and introducing new innovations to its product portfolio.
  • Chandran joins Impossible from Amyris Inc., where he spent more than 17 years bringing new fermentation-derived ingredients to market, most recently as its Chief Science Officer and Head of R&D.
  • Accomplished supply chain leader Rob Haas is joining Impossible Foods as its Chief Supply Chain Officer, where he’ll oversee all parts of Impossible’s supply chain, from ingredient sourcing to dynamic forecasting.
  • In January, the company welcomed its first Chief Demand Officer, Sherene Jagla , as well as its first Chief Marketing and Creative Officer, Leslie Sims .

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "The Ten Habits of Good Citizens"

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about his new book, "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Haas to discuss ways everyday people can help ensure the White House continues to be a symbol to the world of American freedom and democracy.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation with Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, about his new book, " The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens ."
  • In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, sits down with Haas to discuss ways everyday people can help ensure the White House continues to be a symbol to the world of American freedom and democracy.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin is the host of "The White House 1600 Sessions," the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.