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Abu Dhabi's Inaugural Autonomous Car Race Series Revolutionizes Fan Experience with Vislink and Focal Point VR

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Abu Dhabi and Mt. Olive, New Jersey, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abu Dhabi is set to become the epicenter of a technological revolution in motorsport entertainment as the A2RL (Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League) series, powered by an innovative partnership between Vislink Technologies, Inc. and Focal Point VR Ltd., prepares to launch its thrilling first season.

Key Points: 
  • The breathtaking A2RL series kicks off on April 27th, 2024 at the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, where the thrill of autonomous car racing is powered by the latest cutting-edge technology.
  • Focal Point VR has crafted an immersive VR experience that promises to transport fans from their homes directly onto the racetrack, offering a 360-degree, real-time view from the perspective of the AI drivers.
  • "This collaboration with Vislink for the A2RL Car Race Series is about breaking barriers and setting new standards for fan engagement,” added Jonathan Newth, CEO of Focal Point VR.
  • By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology alongside visionary partners like Vislink and Focal Point VR, we are not only redefining the fan experience in motorsport entertainment but also unlocking new avenues for audience engagement.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Names Focal Point CEO Anders Lillevik as a 2024 Pro to Know

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Food, Ethics, Growth, ESG, Focal point, Demand, Longevity

ATLANTA, Ga., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point, provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today announced that its founder and CEO, Anders Lillevik, was named as a 2024 Pro to Know award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Ga., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point , provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today announced that its founder and CEO, Anders Lillevik, was named as a 2024 Pro to Know award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain.
  • They've spent the last year (and more) creating safer, more efficient supply chains," says Marina Mayer , editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
  • Recipients of this year's award will be profiled in Supply & Demand Chain Executive's March 2024 issue, which will be distributed at MODEX 2024 and at http://www.SDCExec.com .
  • Go to http://www.SDCExec.com/awards to learn more about other Supply & Demand Chain Executive awards.

Large-Scale Landscape Restoration: Spades and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD announce partnerships

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Large-Scale Landscape Restoration: Spades and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD announce partnerships with Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Large-Scale Landscape Restoration: Spades and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD announce partnerships with Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Spades and the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD/AFR100) are proud to announce landscape restoration agreements with Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cote d'Ivoire.
  • Each agreement calls for partnerships in the development of large-scale landscape restoration.
  • Their program, AFR100 – The African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative - is a country-led effort to restore Africa's degraded and deforested land.

Focal Point Named Recipient of Both the 2023 Top Tech Startup and Top Software & Tech Awards by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point, provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today announced it received two industry awards from Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • For the second consecutive year, Focal Point received the 2023 Top Tech Startup award, which spotlights top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.
  • Additionally, Focal Point received the 2023 Top Software & Tech award, which spotlights the top software and technology solutions in the supply chain space, for the Procurement/ERP category.
  • My team lacked the proper tools to effectively execute unified spend management," said Anders Lillevik , founder and CEO of Focal Point.
  • "From robotics and warehouse automation to procurement and ERP software, WMS, TMS and supply chain visibility solutions, the supply chain software and technology sector continues to boom.

Focal Point Recognized by Gartner® in the Hype Cycle™ for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions, 2023

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point, provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today announced its recognition as a Sample Vendor in the July 2023 Gartner® "Hype Cycle™ for Procurement and Sourcing Solutions" in both the Operations & Savings Management and Intake Management categories.

Key Points: 
  • To be recognized in two categories in the hype cycle, to us, marks the significance of the work we are doing at Focal Point to strengthen the procurement function—making it an indispensable driver of business value in every organization.
  • "Procurement organizations can use emerging technology to deliver automation, efficiency and better collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders," Gartner explains.
  • "Procurement technology leaders should use this Hype Cycle to understand the maturity, adoption and benefit of sourcing and procurement technologies."
  • "To be recognized in two categories in the hype cycle, to us, marks the significance of the work we are doing at Focal Point to strengthen the procurement function—making it an indispensable driver of business value in every organization," said Anders Lillevik , CEO of Focal Point.

Focal Point Selected for Spend Matters 2023 "50 Providers to Watch" List

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point, provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today announced its selection as one of Spend Matters 2023 "50 Providers to Watch," a list that is sourced and calculated by the entire Spend Matters analyst team to represent the best of the technology providers that serve procurement, finance, and supply chain organizations.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point , provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today announced its selection as one of Spend Matters 2023 "50 Providers to Watch," a list that is sourced and calculated by the entire Spend Matters analyst team to represent the best of the technology providers that serve procurement, finance, and supply chain organizations.
  • "Our core mission is to empower every procurement leader to make better decisions that drive business and brand value," said Anders Lillevik, Focal Point's CEO.
  • "Focal Point is a provider to watch for 2023 after being named on our 2022 Future 5 list."
  • Go to https://spendmatters.com/ to view the full list of the 2023 50 Providers to Watch.

First Successful "Forged in Fatherhood" Event Focuses on 6 Pillars of Fatherhood & Inspires Strong Leaders in Both Business and Family

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Friday, October 6, 2023
BEACH, Parent, American Junior Golf Association, Family, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Empathy, TGA, Golf, Trust, Focal point, Motivation, Education, Gold Star Families for Peace, Dream, PALM, Compassion, Father, Verliebt in Berlin, Time management, Gold, Face, Mentorship, Toy, Pension fund, Industrial design

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On September 2, 2023, "Forged in Fatherhood," an inaugural event dedicated to empowering and uplifting the role of fathers, achieved resounding success. "Our mission with Forged in Fatherhood events is to help fathers become intentional and loving parents so they can build lifelong relationships with their children," said Tyson Junkers, Founder of Forged in Fatherhood. This community and transformative event, founded by Tyson Junkers, gathered a stellar lineup of speakers who illuminated the path of fatherhood with motivation and education, fostering a deeper understanding of the six fundamental pillars that are foundational for fatherhood today.

Key Points: 
  • The "Forged in Fatherhood" event revolved around the six core pillars:
    Compassion: Nurturing love, empathy, and emotional connection within the family.
  • Tyson Junkers, the visionary behind "Forged in Fatherhood," opened the event by highlighting the importance of these six pillars in shaping strong and compassionate fathers.
  • Sean spoke to the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship and fatherhood, offering strategies for maintaining a strong presence in both roles.
  • The "Forged in Fatherhood" event concluded with a profound message from each speaker, reinforcing the importance of these six pillars.

Legrand Partners with Microsoft to Create New Hybrid Conferencing Space

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legrand® , a global specialist and industry leader in electrical wiring devices, cable management, audio-visual, and lighting solutions, announces new advances with Microsoft to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North and Central America.

Key Points: 
  • WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legrand® , a global specialist and industry leader in electrical wiring devices, cable management, audio-visual, and lighting solutions, announces new advances with Microsoft to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North and Central America.
  • Creating a premium in-room experience with the complete conferencing platform is what the Signature Teams Rooms are all about.
  • For these two new showcase spaces, Legrand provided key components that helped simplify the typical order, delivery, and integration experience for Microsoft.
  • "Legrand is a great partner for Microsoft to work with because of the breadth of solutions they offer across the full room deployment.

Focal Point Releases Fully Revamped Platform for Organizations to Drive Exponential Procurement Productivity and Value

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point, provider of a single solution for procurement decision intelligence, data analytics and process automation, today released a fully revamped and updated platform. In the three years since its launch, Focal Point has grown to be a strong market leader in the procurement software space. Focal Point updated its platform with a fully refreshed user interface and new functionalities including Frames, Tools and Workflow.

Key Points: 
  • In the three years since its launch, Focal Point has grown to be a strong market leader in the procurement software space.
  • Focal Point updated its platform with a fully refreshed user interface and new functionalities including Frames, Tools and Workflow.
  • Focal Point provides the industry's easiest solution to centralize procurement processes, automate workflows, connect people, and integrate data.
  • With the new platform, Focal Point remains committed to high-touch client success from implementation to custom configuration to ongoing account support.

Focal Point Builds Momentum as Enterprise Chief Procurement Officers Modernize and Optimize Operations with Digital Solutions

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Focal Point, provider of an end-to-end enterprise procurement management platform, today released an overview of its YoY growth. The momentum builds on H2 2022 growth, which came on the heels of the company's $3M Seed investment in June. Focal Point is seeing significant traction as enterprise procurement leaders adjust to major digital shifts and seek solutions that integrate all procurement activity including intake and triage, execution and collaboration, and performance management.

Key Points: 
  • The momentum builds on H2 2022 growth, which came on the heels of the company's $3M Seed investment in June.
  • Focal Point is seeing significant traction as enterprise procurement leaders adjust to major digital shifts and seek solutions that integrate all procurement activity including intake and triage, execution and collaboration, and performance management.
  • Since its founding, Focal Point has empowered enterprise Chief Procurement Officers to move up the digital maturity curve across every aspect of the procurement process.
  • "The past year has further spotlighted the core challenges and opportunities for Chief Procurement Officers and other C-suite leaders involved in managing operations, cost savings and financial risk," said Anders Lillevik, Focal Point CEO.