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Times Club is now 'Abound'; Borderless super app all set to reinvent banking for expats

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Monday, July 3, 2023

NEW DELHI and SAN FRANCISCO, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Times Group's cashback and rewards app 'Abound' is changing the way expats manage their finances. Formerly Times Club, the money transfer super app specifically designed for Indians living in the US, offers more convenient and cost-effective solutions for all financial needs.

Key Points: 
  • Formerly Times Club, the money transfer super app specifically designed for Indians living in the US, offers more convenient and cost-effective solutions for all financial needs.
  • The innovative money transfer app breaks down geographical barriers in money, commerce, content, and ads by moving beyond localized solutions with limited impact.
  • Abound allows users to easily transfer money to loved ones in India without the hassle of long wait times and expensive transfer fees.
  • This borderless super app will cater to the unique financial needs of Indian expats across different geographies and enable them to live their best lives without borders and limitations."

Carrier to Expand Its Digital Solutions Available on AWS

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Monday, December 19, 2022

"Carrier is already delivering digital solutions like Abound and Lynx to its building and cold chain customers on AWS, and we see tremendous industry opportunities to do even more together," said Bobby George, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, Carrier.

Key Points: 
  • "Carrier is already delivering digital solutions like Abound and Lynx to its building and cold chain customers on AWS, and we see tremendous industry opportunities to do even more together," said Bobby George, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, Carrier.
  • "The strategic collaboration agreement between Carrier and AWS is a multi-year engagement that brings investments together to accelerate our digital capabilities, our go-to-market initiatives and deliver even more value to our customers through digital solutions."
  • The strategic collaboration agreement builds on Carrier's ongoing work with AWS after joining the AWS Partner Network (APN) in 2021 to deliver digital solutions like Abound and Lynx to new types of customers.
  • The Abound digital platform, powered by AWS, offers a suite of smart connected solutions for healthier, safer and more sustainable buildings.

Carrier Ventures Invests in Next-Generation Sustainable Technology Startups

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has completed three new investments through its Carrier Ventures group. Archilogic, Butlr and Transaera – innovative startups in the healthy and green building space – are the newest additions to the Carrier Ventures investment portfolio of companies selected for their next-generation technology, high-growth potential and sustainability focus.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has completed three new investments through its Carrier Ventures group.
  • Archilogic, Butlr and Transaera innovative startups in the healthy and green building space are the newest additions to the Carrier Ventures investment portfolio of companies selected for their next-generation technology, high-growth potential and sustainability focus.
  • "Our partnerships with Archilogic, Butlr and Transaera will help to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation technology, contributing to a more sustainable world."
  • Transaera intends to use this technology in partnership with Carrier to develop ultra-efficient climate systems.

Independent Economy Council Releases First Annual State of Independent Work Report

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

From March 15 - March 18, 2022, 1,009 U.S. individuals were surveyed who earn the majority of their income from independent work including freelance work, gig work, on-call work, or anything else considered to be 1099 income.

Key Points: 
  • From March 15 - March 18, 2022, 1,009 U.S. individuals were surveyed who earn the majority of their income from independent work including freelance work, gig work, on-call work, or anything else considered to be 1099 income.
  • Commenting on the findings, Trent Bigelow, Independent Economy Council co-chair and CEO of Abound , said: "There are more than 68 million independent workers in the U.S. and that number will only continue to grow in the coming years.
  • The full findings from the report can be found here: https://www.independenteconomy.org/our-blog/state-of-independent-work-in...
    The Independent Economy Council was founded in 2021 by a community of workers, advocates, entrepreneurs, and researchers in order to increase economic security for American workers by making independent work more viable for everyone.
  • To find out more about The Independent Economy Council, visit www.independenteconomy.org .

Introducing Abound by Marriott Vacations™

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally-recognized travel brands and vacation clubs, is introducing Abound by Marriott Vacations™ ("Abound"), a new Owner benefit and exchange program set to debut this summer.   

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), a leader in leisure travel with a portfolio of trusted, globally-recognized travel brands and vacation clubs, is introducing AboundbyMarriott Vacations ("Abound"),a new Owner benefit and exchange program set to debut this summer.
  • With spend on leisure travel projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2027* , the new program is launching at the ideal time.
  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) is a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services.
  • The Company has over 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 Owner families in a diverse portfolio that includes some of the most iconic vacation ownership brands.

New Report Finds 40% of 1099 Workers Do Not Have Enough Money to Pay Their 2021 Taxes

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

We must provide these workers with the financial infrastructure that W-2 employees have access to today.

Key Points: 
  • We must provide these workers with the financial infrastructure that W-2 employees have access to today.
  • This is about building the future that independent workers want to work in."
  • To pay taxes that are owed and to avoid penalty, independent workers should pay estimated taxes quarterly (if expected taxes due will be $1,000 or more).
  • Because the process of filing taxes is complex, time-consuming, and requires good record-keeping, independent workers fear getting audited for making a simple mistake.

Carrier Joins the AWS Partner Network

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Carrier's work with AWS is an integral part of its ongoing digital transformation and as an AWS Partner, Carrier can reach more customers with its innovative, digital-forward solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Carrier's work with AWS is an integral part of its ongoing digital transformation and as an AWS Partner, Carrier can reach more customers with its innovative, digital-forward solutions.
  • "As an AWS Partner, Carrier will reach more customers and unlock new selling models in more verticals than ever before."
  • As part of the APN, Carrier can build, market and sell its AWS offerings with access to AWS's business, technical and marketing support.
  • "We are pleased to expand our ongoing relationship with AWS through the AWS Partner Network," said Tim Johnson, Head of Alliances and Digital Ecosystems, Carrier.

Solar panels move off the roof on to exterior walls with Solstex

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Monday, September 21, 2020

LONDON, ON, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Solstex, by Elemex, is a new revolutionary solar facade system that enables architects to incorporate lightweight solar panels into a building's facade to generate renewable energy.

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  • LONDON, ON, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Solstex, by Elemex, is a new revolutionary solar facade system that enables architects to incorporate lightweight solar panels into a building's facade to generate renewable energy.
  • Solstex solar panels are made from thin-film cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor technology encapsulated between two sheets of heat-strengthened glass and adhered to the exterior wall using Elemex's proprietary Unity attachment technology.
  • At just 3.5 lbs per square foot, Solstex panels are easy to install and deliver significantly more energy than other photovoltaic (PV) panels.
  • The Unity system supports sintered ceramic (Ceramitex), natural stone (Stonitex), aluminum (Alumitex) and now solar panels (Solstex) in building facades.