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Digital Air Strike Marks 10th Year as Approved General Motors’ Reputation Management Partner

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Digital Air Strike , the leading consumer engagement and customer experience technology company, is honored to be an approved General Motors certified Reputation Management partner for the 10th consecutive year.

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  • Digital Air Strike , the leading consumer engagement and customer experience technology company, is honored to be an approved General Motors certified Reputation Management partner for the 10th consecutive year.
  • Digital Air Strike was also the first turnkey partner approved for iMR (in-Market Retail) funds for reputation and social media solutions over 11 years ago.
  • For the 2023 program, Digital Air Strike offers GM dealers social media, reputation management, recruiting and staffing, and inventory merchandising solutions.
  • Through the annual program, GM dealers nationwide partner with Digital Air Strike for online reputation and social media management, Google My Business enhancements, inventory merchandising, and lead response solutions, said Alexi Venneri, co-founder and CEO of Digital Air Strike.

Auto Care Association, AASA Release 2022 Joint Trends Reports on EV, E-Commerce Showing Strong Growth in Both Categories

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Together, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association, commissioned the 2022 Joint E-Commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast and the 2022 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast to provide the auto care industry with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving industry. Released at AAPEX, the reports are a part of industry collaboration designed to inform and support the auto care industry as it navigates change.

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  • and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Together, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association, commissioned the 2022 Joint E-Commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast and the 2022 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast to provide the auto care industry with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving industry.
  • Released at AAPEX, the reports are a part of industry collaboration designed to inform and support the auto care industry as it navigates change.
  • The 2022 Joint E-commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast also contains analysis detailing consumer trends driving e-commerce growth; how to reach the online aftermarket consumer; a lens into the medium- and heavy-duty space; and more.
  • "The growth that we've seen in 2022 in e-commerce sales has been staggering," said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association.

Guidewire: The Innovation Platform for the London Market

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced the launch of its new solution for the London Market at a breakfast briefing and panel discussion held today at Lloyds.

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  • Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced the launch of its new solution for the London Market at a breakfast briefing and panel discussion held today at Lloyds.
  • The panel included speakers from Generali (Yanna Winter, CIO for GC&C and Generali UK), Liberty Specialty Markets (Mandy Macqueen, Chief Digital Transformation Officer), and QBE (Matthew Gouldstone, Group CTO), with a focus on London Market innovation and modernisation, along with their related challenges.
  • Guidewires solution, built on the Guidewire Cloud platform, is focused on the success of London Market insurers by offering end-to-end capabilities from placement to settlement, through core-embedded analytics and data, easy connections with third party systems, and automation of manual processes.
  • As the largest global commercial and specialty risk market, the London Market is long known for its expertise and excellence in underwriting virtually any type of risk, but its digital transformation is made difficult because of diverse back-office systems.

International Medical Relief Partners with LUX MED Group

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR) signed an agreement to partner with LUX MED Group to strengthen humanitarian support for Ukrainian citizens who are suffering as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine. IMR and LUX MED are dedicated to providing medical services to Ukrainians and the collaboration will only enrich provided humanitarian aid streams. Due to the overwhelming of the Polish healthcare system, such international cooperation is needed and welcomed.

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  • WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR) signed an agreement to partner with LUX MED Group to strengthen humanitarian support for Ukrainian citizens who are suffering as a result of the armed conflict in Ukraine.
  • International cooperation between International Medical Relief and LUX MED Group is based on provisions of international law, in particular the 1951 Refugee Convention and New York Declaration 2015.
  • The collaboration agreement between International Medical Relief and LUX MED Group was signed in the presence of Representatives of the Embassy of Ukraine in Poland.
  • About International Medical Relief: International Medical Relief (IMR), a non-governmental organization based in Denver, Colorado, contributes to the world's communities by improving the overall health and wellness of the people via medical and dental diagnosis and treatment, partnerships with local medical designees, community training, and fostering the principles of prevention.

Xcite Automotive Named Vehicle Photography Provider for General Motors CarBravo and Added to GM's Dealer Digital Solution Program

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based Xcite Automotive, the leader in digital automotive vehicle photography, announced today that it has been named a photography provider for CarBravo, General Motors' (GM) new used-car online shopping platform. Xcite Automotive has also been added to GM's Dealer Digital Solution (DDS) program. Xcite Automotive's extensive vehicle merchandising services and software solutions are now "GM in Market Retail (iMR)" turnkey approved. 

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  • Xcite Automotive Will Provide GM Dealers with On-the-Lot, Standardized Vehicle Imagery Services
    CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based Xcite Automotive, the leader in digital automotive vehicle photography, announced today that it has been named a photography provider for CarBravo, General Motors' (GM) new used-car online shopping platform.
  • Xcite Automotive has also been added to GM's Dealer Digital Solution (DDS) program.
  • Xcite Automotive products available through the program include Xcite Photo Capture Service, Xcite 360 Capture service, Frontline inventory platform, Window Stickers, and Xcode Vehicle Texting.
  • Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable.

VideoRay Hires Subsea ROV Expert to Manage Offshore Wind, Aquaculture and Shipping Markets

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

POTTSTOWN, Pa., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VideoRay, a global leader in underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, has named Brad Clause as account manager for the offshore wind renewable energy, aquaculture and shipping markets. He brings to the company more than 20 years of experience with subsea ROV missions.

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  • VideoRay, a global leader in underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, has named Brad Clause as account manager for the offshore wind renewable energy, aquaculture and shipping markets.
  • He brings to the company more than 20 years of experience with subsea ROV missions.
  • POTTSTOWN, Pa., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VideoRay, a global leader in underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology, has named Brad Clause as account manager for the offshore wind renewable energy, aquaculture and shipping markets.
  • He brings to the company more than 20 years of experience with subsea ROV missions.

Kryon Named "Best Robotic Process Automation Company" in 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Breakthrough Awards Program

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kryon, a process discovery innovator and robotic process automation (RPA) leader recently acquired by Nintex, today announced that it has been selected as "Best Robotic Process Automation Company" in the fifth annual AI Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AI Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market today.

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  • NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kryon , a process discovery innovator and robotic process automation (RPA) leader recently acquired by Nintex , today announced that it has been selected as "Best Robotic Process Automation Company" in the fifth annual AI Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AI Breakthrough , a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) market today.
  • Kryon's AI-based Full-Cycle Automation Suite is the only solution that delivers Process Discovery, robot performance analytics, and direct deployment to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in a single, intuitive platform.
  • "The Kryon RPA platform delivers a breakthrough solution to address this need, setting the standard for secure, scalable, and cost-efficient robotic process automation management and optimization.
  • Kryon, now part of Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, is a leading innovator in enterprise automation, offering the only unified platform on the market which encompasses Process Discovery and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

Total U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Sales Forecasted to Increase 8.5% in 2022

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

BETHESDA, Md. and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. , June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive aftermarket continues to demonstrate its market strength with higher-than-expected sales in 2021 in the wake of a slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Total U.S. light duty automotive aftermarket sales are forecasted to increase 8.5% in 2022, totaling $356.5 billion, according to the "2022 Joint Channel Forecast Model" produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). This data will be examined in a joint, member-exclusive webinar led by Shane Norton of S&P Global Mobility at 1 p.m. EDT on June 9.

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  • and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive aftermarket continues to demonstrate its market strength with higher-than-expected sales in 2021 in the wake of a slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
  • Total U.S. light duty automotive aftermarket sales are forecasted to increase 8.5% in 2022, totaling $356.5 billion, according to the "2022 Joint Channel Forecast Model" produced jointly by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
  • An additional 5% growth is expected for 2023 and growth will average more than 3% in 2024, bringing the light-duty aftermarket to $401.5 billion by 2025.
  • "The automotive aftermarket once again shows its resiliencywith a stronger than expected recoveryfrom the pandemic," commented Paul McCarthy, president and CEO, AASA.

RobotPlusPlus, a Leader in Aerial Work Robots, Raises US$15M in Series B to Accelerate R&D and Expand Global Presence

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Monday, May 23, 2022

This latest funding was led by Meituan, China's leading tech and online retail company, and Fosun, a global innovation-driven consumer group.

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  • This latest funding was led by Meituan, China's leading tech and online retail company, and Fosun, a global innovation-driven consumer group.
  • RobotPlusPlus plans to use the new capital to accelerate its R&D timeline and expand its global presence.
  • "Our latest round of funding contributes to the positive momentum we have been building over the past year.
  • We're excited to support RobotPlusPlus in leveraging AI and RaaS to optimize aerial work environments and enable robotic applications."

RobotPlusPlus, a Leader in Aerial Work Robots, Raises US$15M in Series B to Accelerate R&D and Expand Global Presence

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 23, 2022

This latest funding was led by Meituan, China's leading tech and online retail company, and Fosun, a global innovation-driven consumer group.

Key Points: 
  • This latest funding was led by Meituan, China's leading tech and online retail company, and Fosun, a global innovation-driven consumer group.
  • RobotPlusPlus plans to use the new capital to accelerate its R&D timeline and expand its global presence.
  • "Our latest round of funding contributes to the positive momentum we have been building over the past year.
  • We're excited to support RobotPlusPlus in leveraging AI and RaaS to optimize aerial work environments and enable robotic applications."