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Providence and Microsoft Enable AI Innovation at Scale to Improve the Future of Care

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Friday, March 8, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company, and Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western U.S., have announced that the organizations are working to accelerate AI innovation at scale, propel in-house solutions development, advance clinical research and spur further collaborations between health systems and healthcare IT vendors.

Key Points: 
  • "Microsoft and Nuance's unparalleled expertise, depth of AI applications, and scale enables us to uplevel our innovation, with each organization bringing tremendous value to the partnership," said BJ Moore, Executive Vice President and CIO at Providence.
  • The Azure-based cloud platform also helps expand secure, privacy-protected data access to accelerate the development and adoption of AI solutions at scale across the industry.
  • Providence has been piloting Copilot for Microsoft 365, providing employees with real-time intelligent assistance to enhance productivity and creativity across key Microsoft 365 apps.
  • The Nuance and Microsoft healthcare solutions are built on a foundation of trust and Microsoft's Responsible AI principles .

WellSpan Health Advances Its Leadership in Delivering Exceptional Provider and Patient Experience with Nuance DAX Copilot

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company, today announced that WellSpan Health is advancing its leadership in providing high-quality provider and patient experiences by adding the Nuance Dragon® Ambient eXperience™ (DAX™) Copilot solution to its existing deployment of innovative solutions to automate and accelerate the creation of clinical documentation during exam room and telehealth visits.

Key Points: 
  • DAX Copilot, embedded within Epic, stands as the sole fully embedded ambient solution currently operational within Epic, with over 55 healthcare organizations.
  • WellSpan's selection of DAX Copilot is based on the long-standing trust and consistently productive working relationship it has with Nuance.
  • WellSpan Health facilities were also recognized for exemplary patient experience among the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals in 2023 by Press Ganey, a leader in healthcare experience solutions and services.
  • For more information about Nuance DAX Copilot, please visit: www.nuance.com/DAXCopilot or visit us during HIMSS 2024 in Orlando, FL at booth #2741.

Cognizant and Microsoft Collaborate to Power the Future of Healthcare Administration with Generative AI

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TEANECK, N.J., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) and Microsoft are collaborating to infuse generative AI into healthcare administration. This new, groundbreaking collaboration aims to increase productivity and efficiency for healthcare payers and providers, while ensuring timely responses and improved care for patients. The TriZetto Assistant on Facets will leverage Azure OpenAI Service and Semantic Kernel to provide access to generative AI within the TriZetto user interface.

Key Points: 
  • TEANECK, N.J., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) and Microsoft are collaborating to infuse generative AI into healthcare administration.
  • The TriZetto Assistant on Facets will leverage Azure OpenAI Service and Semantic Kernel to provide access to generative AI within the TriZetto user interface.
  • "At Cognizant, we're working closely with clients to understand and implement generative AI into their organizations, helping them unlock and expand value across the enterprise.
  • "Generative AI is having a profound and transformational impact on every industry, including healthcare," said Rob Dahdah, CVP of Microsoft's Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry and Partner Sales organization.

NerdsToGo® Honors Achievements and Unveils Growth Opportunities at 2024 Convention

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Friday, February 23, 2024

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NerdsToGo®, a leading IT solutions and technology services franchise, recently held its 2024 NerdsToGo Franchise Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NerdsToGo®, a leading IT solutions and technology services franchise, recently held its 2024 NerdsToGo Franchise Convention in Orlando, Florida.
  • Themed "Secure Your Future," the four-day event celebrated franchisee achievements and the growth initiatives of the network.
  • "Our 2024 convention brought our franchise network together to celebrate and recognize their many achievements, as well as to engage in both networking and educational opportunities," said Jim Howe, President of NerdsToGo.
  • "The excitement from the convention is contagious, and it was the perfect way to begin a successful 2024, especially against the backdrop of significant industry growth.

CogniCor Enhances its Insurance and Wealth Management AI-Enabled Digital Assistants with Integration of Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CogniCor (the "firm"), a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) enabled digital assistants and business automation platform for the financial services industry, today announced the launch of its Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service-enabled enterprise-ready digital assistants for the insurance and wealth management industries.

Key Points: 
  • Intended to maximize an agent or advisor's time, the firm launched its AI-enabled digital assistants to redefine the professional experience for insurance and wealth management professionals.
  • CogniCor's digital assistants that offer guidance on compliance processes and forms, and optimize workflows for onboarding, client review meetings, and financial planning use Azure OpenAI Service and are offered through Azure Marketplace and hosted in Azure.
  • CogniCor carefully selected a client pilot group of technologically progressive wealth management organizations including large broker-dealers, RIAs (registered investment advisors) and TAMPs (turnkey asset management programs).
  • We are pleased to see CogniCor enable their industry vertical AI assistants built on our AI platform to unlock value in industry verticals such as insurance and wealth management."

Nuance Announces General Availability of DAX Copilot Embedded in Epic, Transforming Healthcare Experiences with Automated Clinical Documentation

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance® Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company  today announced the general availability of Nuance® Dragon® Ambient eXperience™ Copilot (DAX™ Copilot) embedded in Epic. This AI-powered system, which is available for full integration into the Epic electronic health record (EHR), automates the creation of clinical documentation during patient exams, reduces administrative tasks, and helps physicians focus on patient care.

Key Points: 
  • This industry-first integration builds on proven DAX ambient AI technology used by thousands of providers nationwide.
  • The vast majority of patients say their physicians are more personable and focused when using Nuance DAX solutions during exams.
  • The widespread deployment and adoption of DAX Copilot not only enhances clinical workflows, but also elevates the overall patient care experience.
  • For more information about DAX Copilot embedded in Epic and other ambient AI solutions visit https://www.nuance.com/healthcare/campaign/demo/nuance-dax-copilot-for-epic .

Glassbox Delivers Enterprise-ready Generative AI Assistant with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Glassbox (TASE:GLBX), a leading provider of digital experience intelligence for web and mobile applications, today announced the availability of its enterprise-ready AI assistant, which the company has named GIA (Glassbox Insights Assistant) .

Key Points: 
  • Glassbox (TASE:GLBX), a leading provider of digital experience intelligence for web and mobile applications, today announced the availability of its enterprise-ready AI assistant, which the company has named GIA (Glassbox Insights Assistant) .
  • Glassbox turned to Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, which hosts OpenAI models fully within the secure Azure environment, to elevate the security and privacy standards of its previously announced AI assistant.
  • In combination with Glassbox’s patented data privacy measures, users of the AI assistant can be confident that the conversational interface is protected with the level of rigor they expect from both Microsoft and Glassbox.
  • “Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service is ideal for companies like Glassbox that need to deliver enterprise-grade GenAI solutions based on vast, proprietary datasets,” added John Montgomery, CVP, Azure AI at Microsoft.

Related Sciences Adds 8 New Senior Advisors Including Former CEOs and Heads of R&D from Genentech, Novartis, Seagen, Pfizer, Celgene, and AstraZeneca

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

of Immunology Discovery and Translational Medicine, Genentech

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  • of Immunology Discovery and Translational Medicine, Genentech
    "We are thrilled to have assembled such a luminary group of senior pharma and biotech executives to support our leadership team as we continue to grow our unique data science-driven drug discovery strategies and R&D partnerships,” said RS co-founder and CEO, Adam Kolom.
  • Then, to efficiently discover new high value medicines, RS utilizes a novel “decentralized R&D model”, assembling field-leading scientists from both academia and industry into multi-disciplinary teams tailored to the unique needs of each drug program.
  • “Related Sciences takes a unique systematic approach to discovering valuable new medicines for unmet patient needs, focusing on the combination of AI/ML, team science, and an efficient R&D operating model to advance the drug discovery programs with the best chances of success,” said RS Senior Advisor, Dr. Jeffrey Bluestone.
  • RS currently works with more than 100 scientists and 8 top R&D partners around the world, on an initial portfolio of 15 drug programs focused on immunology and inflammatory biology.

Duck Creek Pioneers the Next Era of Cloud-Based Technology for P&C Insurers Through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Duck Creek's comprehensive platform is built on Microsoft Azure , the preferred technology for harnessing the power of Azure OpenAI Service, as large language models (LLMs) continue to redefine and shape the technology landscape.

Key Points: 
  • Duck Creek's comprehensive platform is built on Microsoft Azure , the preferred technology for harnessing the power of Azure OpenAI Service, as large language models (LLMs) continue to redefine and shape the technology landscape.
  • Our objective is to empower insurers to innovate products faster and assist employees with AI tools,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies.
  • “Duck Creek will continue advancing how it brings responsible AI to the insurance industry and enables a rapid business transformation toward humanized experiences,” said Jess Keeney, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Duck Creek Technologies.
  • Both Duck Creek and Microsoft share a common dedication to enhancing the customer journey across the entire insurance lifecycle.

Astera Labs’ PCIe and CXL Connectivity Solutions Complete Interoperability Validation with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Astera Labs , the global leader in semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced its collaboration with Intel to offer its portfolio of PCIe® and CXL® solutions to unleash the full potential of 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Key Points: 
  • Astera Labs , the global leader in semiconductor-based connectivity solutions for cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced its collaboration with Intel to offer its portfolio of PCIe® and CXL® solutions to unleash the full potential of 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors.
  • 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with increased cores and built-in accelerators deliver additional memory bandwidth and capacity.
  • Leo has undergone intensive feature validation, thorough interop testing, and rigorous application-level testing by Astera Labs to enable cloud-scale deployment.
  • Our Leo memory controllers and Aries retimers, combined with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, deliver the right recipe for unprecedented scale in modern day data centers.”
    Lisa Spelman, CVP, Xeon Products & Solutions, Intel, said, “With support for CXL, 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors deliver enhanced performance for memory intensive workloads.