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IPC Systems Partners with Business Systems to Deliver Future-Proofed Data Management Strategies

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

IPC has added Wordwatch , Business Systems’ cutting-edge Communications Compliance Management solution, to its Trading Communications Systems portfolio, providing its financial institution clients with efficient access to a unified management interface.

Key Points: 
  • IPC has added Wordwatch , Business Systems’ cutting-edge Communications Compliance Management solution, to its Trading Communications Systems portfolio, providing its financial institution clients with efficient access to a unified management interface.
  • This interface facilitates enhanced data accessibility, supports regulatory compliance, enables end-to-end management of interaction communications, and facilitates decommissioning of legacy voice recording infrastructure.
  • Business Systems’ Wordwatch solution seamlessly ingests and manages both legacy and live communication recordings from any platform.
  • It consolidates this data into a centralized ‘single pane of glass’ portal, empowering organizations to extract greater value from their interaction data.

Connexus Energy Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

RAMSEY, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Energy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Ranked #4 in the Energy category, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative.

Key Points: 
  • RAMSEY, Minn., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Energy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
  • Ranked #4 in the Energy category, Connexus Energy is Minnesota's largest member-owned nonprofit electric cooperative.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • Since the award's inception, just nine other Minnesota companies have been named, including Target, Cargill, Polaris, Prime Therapeutics, and Puris.

New Cloud-Based Audio Solution Will Bring Instant Voice to ICE’s Instant Messaging Platform for Traders and Professional Investors

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Users will be able to instantly jump from chat to voice and open calls from chat tabs and group chat rooms, and create Voice Blasts to ‘shout out’ to groups of open connections simultaneously.

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  • Users will be able to instantly jump from chat to voice and open calls from chat tabs and group chat rooms, and create Voice Blasts to ‘shout out’ to groups of open connections simultaneously.
  • ICE Voice will also support full audio recording with configurable retention, anywhere, anytime playback of archived calls, and integrated chat and voice logs to create a single record of communications, aiding in trading desk or firm-wide compliance programs.
  • IPC’s Trading Communications Systems support the global voice trading community through a comprehensive suite of leading-edge communications technologies and tools, underpinned by the proprietary and award-winning cloud-based Connexus Unigy platform.
  • For more information about ICE Chat, please visit: https://www.ice.com/fixed-income-data-services/access-and-delivery/deskt... .

United States Department of Agriculture Joins Great Plains Institute and Big River Farms to Announce ‘Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers’ Demonstration Projects

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Friday, August 25, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MINNESOTA STATE FAIR - Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined Great Plains Institute (GPI) and Big River Farms today to announce GPI and Big River Farms’ ‘Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers’ demonstration projects alongside project partners Connexus Energy and US Solar.

Key Points: 
  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MINNESOTA STATE FAIR - Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined Great Plains Institute (GPI) and Big River Farms today to announce GPI and Big River Farms’ ‘Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers’ demonstration projects alongside project partners Connexus Energy and US Solar.
  • Farmland access has been identified by the Emerging Farmers Office as the most common challenge that emerging farmers face.
  • “With thoughtful planning and procurement, the community benefits of multi-acre solar projects can be numerous,” said Brian Ross, vice president of renewable energy for Great Plains Institute.
  • One panel in the educational exhibit highlights emerging farmers and the collaboration between Big River Farms, Great Plains Institute, NREL, Connexus Energy, and US Solar.

Connexus Living and ASM Partner to Drive NOI At No Cost to Owners

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connexus Living, the nation's leading no-cost procurement and request for proposal (RFP) company in the real estate sector, announced today that it is partnering with Ancillary Services Management (ASM) to create a better proposal experience for owners and operators nationwide. These two companies will bring together decades of experience to increase net operating income (NOI) for owners on any contract that happens at an asset level.

Key Points: 
  • Connexus and ASM partner to optimize the RFP process in real estate.
  • These two companies will bring together decades of experience to increase net operating income (NOI) for owners on any contract that happens at an asset level.
  • Founded in 2003, ASM is the leading provider of professionally negotiated and managed amenities, contract management, and ancillary services.
  • Our partnership with Connexus Living will enable us to eliminate that burden and provide our clients with a full array of offerings to further drive their bottom line."

Connexus Travel & FREED GROUP Unveil A New Dimension of Travel To Bring Transformation For Business Travelers

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

HONG KONG, Apr 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus") and FREED GROUP ("FREED") were joined by renowned travel industry leaders like LOTTE HOTELS AND RESORTS, Emirates, EVA Air and The Peninsula at A New Dimension of Travel cocktail on 20 April 2023 at the Conrad Hotel Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Apr 26, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus") and FREED GROUP ("FREED") were joined by renowned travel industry leaders like LOTTE HOTELS AND RESORTS, Emirates, EVA Air and The Peninsula at A New Dimension of Travel cocktail on 20 April 2023 at the Conrad Hotel Hong Kong.
  • The party marked the first collaboration of Connexus and FREED after the acquisition earlier this year.
  • Photo 1: (center left) Abel Zhao, CEO of Connexus Travel Limited and Co-founder & CEO of FREED GROUP and (first left) Kenneth Lee, Co-founder & CPO of FREED GROUP were joined by (first right) Eric Lau, General Manager, Connexus Travel Limited and (center right) Patrick Tong, Regional Director Hong Kong, LOTTE HOTELS CO. LTD. at A New Dimension of Travel on 20 April 2023 to showcase A World of Possibilities to prestigious travel industry partners and clients
    Photo 5: Kenneth Lee, Co-founder & CPO of FREED GROUP introduces our signature product, Harmony Corporate Services Solutions (CSS) to our valuable clients & partners

Fitness Club Management and Fitness Industry Veteran Al Noshirvani Launch Method Gym

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Saturday, April 1, 2023

DALE CITY, Va., April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fitness Club Management is pleased to announce the launch of its new fitness brand, Method Gym, in Dale City, Virginia and Leonardtown and California, Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • DALE CITY, Va., April 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fitness Club Management is pleased to announce the launch of its new fitness brand, Method Gym, in Dale City, Virginia and Leonardtown and California, Maryland.
  • "After listening to feedback from our community, we felt the timing was right to bring our members a modern, elevated, full-service experience with a boutique fitness touch and thoughtful wellness experiences," said Al Noshirvani, CEO, Fitness Club Management.
  • "We appreciate the years of support and partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the fitness industry," said Greg Tayman, COO, Fitness Club Management.
  • And that progress matters more than perfection.”
    To celebrate the brand launch, Method Gym is offering $0 down on new memberships, and just $1 for April dues.

FREED GROUP announces addition of Connexus Travel, Hong Kong's first registered travel agent, to the FREED GROUP family

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - FREED GROUP ("FREED"), an award-winning digital and smart merchandising solutions company, has announced that its Co-founder & CEO, Mr. Abel Zhao, has acquired Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel", formerly Swire Travel), a leading regional travel management company headquartered in Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 31, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - FREED GROUP ("FREED"), an award-winning digital and smart merchandising solutions company, has announced that its Co-founder & CEO, Mr. Abel Zhao, has acquired Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel", formerly Swire Travel), a leading regional travel management company headquartered in Hong Kong.
  • After the acquisition, Connexus will now become part of the FREED GROUP family.
  • Mr. Abel Zhao, Co-founder & CEO of FREED GROUP, said, "We are very pleased with having Connexus Travel in our FREED family, as Connexus Travel is a name trusted by corporate, leisure and MICE travellers.
  • Ultimately, we anticipate Connexus Travel to follow in the footsteps of FREED GROUP and transform into a global brand."

Connexus Travel Appoints Eric Lau as General Manager

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel" or "Connexus") is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Lau as its new General Manager, effective immediately, to drive digital transformation and the growth of its corporate travel business in the region, as well as global expansion.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Connexus Travel Limited ("Connexus Travel" or "Connexus") is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Lau as its new General Manager, effective immediately, to drive digital transformation and the growth of its corporate travel business in the region, as well as global expansion.
  • In his role as General Manager, Eric will lead Connexus team to take advantage of the growing corporate travel opportunities in the post-COVID era to drive the business forward and further strengthen the company's strategic development to achieve long-term, sustainable success.
  • Connexus Travel's new General Manager, Mr. Eric Lau
    Eric has more than 18 years of experience in the travel and aviation industry, focusing on people management and strategic partnership.
  • Founded more than 70 years ago as the first travel agent registered in Hong Kong, Connexus Travel, (formerly Swire Travel) now also operates in Beijing and Shanghai, specialising in corporate, leisure and MICE travel, offering a full range of travel services and digital booking applications for corporate travellers.

Minority Business Partners Honored by Drexel University With Alumni Entrepreneur Award

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The Alumni Entrepreneur Award was awarded to the pair based on initiative, innovation, decision-making, risk-taking, and tenacity in business.

Key Points: 
  • The Alumni Entrepreneur Award was awarded to the pair based on initiative, innovation, decision-making, risk-taking, and tenacity in business.
  • The university encourages all members of the alumni and university community to participate in the awards process by sharing the achievements of alumni, colleagues and friends with the Awards Committee for nomination.
  • Mr. James said, "It's a great honor to be recognized by our alma mater, Drexel University.
  • Mr. James and Mr. Holland were presented with an alumni award on Sunday, May 22, 2022, during a special ceremony at Drexel University.