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One App for Your Home: Introducing a New Thumbtack for a New Generation of Homeowners

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The personalized app provides guidance on what projects to do, when to do them, and who to hire to accomplish more.

Key Points: 
  • The personalized app provides guidance on what projects to do, when to do them, and who to hire to accomplish more.
  • “This digitally native generation wants to manage their homes the way they run the rest of their lives — on their phones.
  • Our all-in-one app brings the support and peace of mind homeowners need.”
    Thumbtack’s one app for your home is the biggest update in the product’s history.
  • To move past procrastination and get more done, download the free Thumbtack app available now on iOS and rolling out to Android in the coming months.

Built In Honors Thumbtack in Its 2024 Best Places To Work Awards For the Second Year in a Row

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Today, Built In announced that Thumbtack was honored in its 2024 Best Places To Work Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Built In announced that Thumbtack was honored in its 2024 Best Places To Work Awards.
  • Specifically, Thumbtack earned places on Built In’s U.S. Best Overall Companies list (#82), Remote Best Overall Companies list (#17), U.S. Best Midsize Companies list (#43), and Remote Best Midsize Companies list (#12).
  • To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI, and other people-first cultural offerings.
  • The tech company has also seen an almost quadruple increase in job applications since adopting this new way of working.

Global Online On-demand Home Services Market Report 2024: North America Leads Growth, Strategic Partnerships and Product Innovation on the Rise - Long-term Forecasts to 2028 and 2033

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Online On-demand Home Services Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Online On-demand Home Services Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The sector is set for further advancement, with a predicted growth trajectory seeing the market scale up to $9.03 billion by 2028, accelerated at a CAGR of 14.3%.
  • Similarly, strategic partnerships are burgeoning, exemplified by market giants collaborating with platforms like Thumbtack to enhance consumer access to a broad spectrum of domestic services.
  • North America emerges as the commanding region within this market space in 2023, with forecasts indicating sustained dominance.

MacStadium’s Notable Year Highlighted By 61% Increase in Orka Customers, Innovation Across The Apple Enterprise, Leadership Expansions and Growing Mac DevOps Support

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

In 2023, MacStadium focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen its team, internal processes and Mac DevOps solution offerings in preparation for growth in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, MacStadium focused on identifying opportunities to strengthen its team, internal processes and Mac DevOps solution offerings in preparation for growth in 2024.
  • Performance improvements were evident by the time of the successful launch of Orka 3.0 in early November.
  • In 2023, MacStadium launched an impressive cadence of several offerings, products and innovative solutions to support the Mac DevOps industry.
  • In February, MacStadium announced a seamless transition path from VMWare to Orka Platform after VMWare shared it will not support Apple Silicon-based machines.

Data Science Salon Comes to San Francisco with a Generative AI and Machine Learning in the Enterprise Focus and Welcomes Roger Magoulas as Content Chair

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Science Salon (DSS), recognized as the most diverse data science and machine learning community in the U.S., is delighted to announce its launch in San Francisco on November 29, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Science Salon (DSS), recognized as the most diverse data science and machine learning community in the U.S., is delighted to announce its launch in San Francisco on November 29, 2023.
  • Data Science Salon SF will feature a curated selection of technical sessions, with a particular emphasis on the applications of Generative AI and Machine Learning in enterprise settings.
  • The upcoming Data Science Salon SF, scheduled for November 29th, promises to be a hub of innovation and forward-thinking in the world of data science and AI.
  • In the healthcare sector, the event will showcase the transformative impact of Generative AI and Machine Learning.

New Report from Thumbtack Uncovers Hidden Costs of Return to Office for Businesses and Employees, Challenging CEO Mandates

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

At a time when executives are issuing return-to-office (RTO) mandates, the report encourages leaders to rethink what makes their team and their company most effective.

Key Points: 
  • At a time when executives are issuing return-to-office (RTO) mandates, the report encourages leaders to rethink what makes their team and their company most effective.
  • The report, which is based on a market survey of remote-first professionals who previously worked in an office environment, shows why RTO mandates may prove a costly business decision.
  • Focus on Career Development: 69 percent of employees actively pursue additional professional development opportunities, utilizing newfound flexibility to acquire new skills.
  • “In the year ahead, companies that force employees back into the office will see decreased engagement and increased attrition.

MacStadium Announces the Addition of Ken Tacelli as CEO

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

MacStadium , the industry-leading private Mac cloud provider enabling enterprise macOS workloads, today announced the addition of Kenneth Tacelli as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • MacStadium , the industry-leading private Mac cloud provider enabling enterprise macOS workloads, today announced the addition of Kenneth Tacelli as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Tacelli succeeds co-founder Gregory McGraw, who has transitioned to Executive Chair of the MacStadium Board of Directors.
  • “It is a tremendous honor to serve as MacStadium’s next CEO,” said Tacelli.
  • As Executive Chair, McGraw will work closely with Tacelli and the MacStadium leadership team to help ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Thumbtack Reveals Ranking of the Most Festive Cities in the U.S. Ahead of the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

One thing these cities all have in common is a hearty dose of holiday cheer.

Key Points: 
  • One thing these cities all have in common is a hearty dose of holiday cheer.
  • The most popular locations are:
    The average cost to hire a holiday lighting specialist can range from $168-$300 on average, and certain projects like wrapping trees or lining the front yard may have a higher cost.
  • It’s important to get on a pro’s calendar sooner rather than later to avoid peak demand season (typically over Thanksgiving weekend), and to ensure you can enjoy your lights all winter long.
  • To hire a local holiday lighting professional and personalized guidance on what home projects to tackle, download the Thumbtack app (available on iOS and Android).

MacStadium Unveils Its Powerful Next-Generation Virtualization Platform, Orka 3.0

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

MacStadium , the industry-leading cloud services provider offering infrastructure-as-a-service, virtualization solutions and remote desktops to enable macOS workloads, today unveiled Orka® 3.0, the most advanced version of its proprietary technology, Orka Platform.

Key Points: 
  • MacStadium , the industry-leading cloud services provider offering infrastructure-as-a-service, virtualization solutions and remote desktops to enable macOS workloads, today unveiled Orka® 3.0, the most advanced version of its proprietary technology, Orka Platform.
  • Powered by MacStadium, Orka ( Orchestration with Kubernetes on Apple ) is the only virtualization layer available for Mac build infrastructure based on Open Container Initiative (OCI) and Kubernetes technologies.
  • Additionally, MacStadium will be showcasing Orka 3.0 at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America from Nov. 7-9.
  • To learn more about MacStadium and Orka 3.0, visit them at Booth J11 during the conference.

Beer Institute Names Andrew Heritage as Chief Economist

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Monday, November 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade organization representing the beer industry, announced it named Andrew Heritage as chief economist.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade organization representing the beer industry, announced it named Andrew Heritage as chief economist.
  • “I’m excited to bring together my love for beer and economics as I lead the Beer Institute’s research efforts and help tell the story of this wonderful beverage," said Andrew Heritage.
  • “Andrew's deep and relevant experience will be instrumental in allowing the Beer Institute to continue to provide best-in-class insights and consumer trends for our members and drive results for the beer industry.”
    Before joining the Beer Institute, Heritage was senior economist at the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA), lead economist at Thumbtack, and a senior policy analyst at the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website , follow @BeerInstitute on Twitter, like the Beer Institute on Facebook , and follow the Beer Institute on Instagram .