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According to isolved's Third-Annual Voice of the Workforce Research Study, 90% of Employees Say Their Experience at Work Directly Impacts Customer Experience

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PALM DESERT, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- isolved CONNECT -- Businesses should prepare for another challenging year of retaining top talent according to isolved's survey of 1,100-plus full-time employees (FTEs) in the U.S. The third-annual research study reveals 58% of employees intend to explore their options this year – an 11% year-over-year increase after a 2023 plagued with turnover and talent woes. There are actions that employers can take now to reduce turnover as they work to improve employee experience (EX) which 90% of respondents said directly impact the customer experience (CX) they provide.

Key Points: 
  • There are actions that employers can take now to reduce turnover as they work to improve employee experience (EX) which 90% of respondents said directly impact the customer experience (CX) they provide.
  • Approximately two-thirds of respondents indicated that salary was the primary factor that motivated them to accept a new offer.
  • While the " 2023-2024 Voice of the Workforce: Keys to Better Employee Experience " paints a challenging picture for companies when it comes to retaining talent, it also presents an opportunity.
  • The need to invest in employee experience and, in turn, deliver a differentiated customer experience has never been greater or more rewarding."

Rockland, Chemung, Orange and Ulster Counties in New York State award mdf commerce’s Source-to-Contract and Marketplace solutions

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The four Counties, with a total population of over one million, will now be able to leverage their collective buying power.

Key Points: 
  • The four Counties, with a total population of over one million, will now be able to leverage their collective buying power.
  • Suppliers will benefit from the ease of using cooperative contracting to more efficiently serve government customers across the region and State.
  • While cooperative purchasing is not new, the ability to shop contracts from a common marketplace is a new and innovative approach to public procurement.
  • The marketplace will be accessible to all New York State agencies, and they will be welcome to join the community to streamline their procurement and benefit from the shared marketplace.

Zuora for Consumption Expands with a Native Mediation Engine to Accelerate Growth through Consumption Pricing

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Zuora, Inc. (NYSE: ZUO), a leading monetization suite for modern businesses, today at Subscribed Connect London expanded Zuora® for Consumption with a native Mediation Engine.

Key Points: 
  • Zuora, Inc. (NYSE: ZUO), a leading monetization suite for modern businesses, today at Subscribed Connect London expanded Zuora® for Consumption with a native Mediation Engine.
  • New technology and fierce competition are compelling businesses to monetize their products in new ways, with a significant shift toward consumption-based models.
  • With Zuora’s Mediation Engine, companies can now create flexible meters and consolidate usage data, unlocking new customer insights to rapidly experiment with pricing and better align with customer value.
  • “Zuora’s new native Mediation Engine helps make this possible, integrating metering capabilities and pricing recommendations that improve consumption visibility, accelerate growth and even identify future opportunities to monetize.”
    Part of Zuora for Consumption, the new Mediation Engine includes:
    Out-of-the-box metering components to aggregate, enrich and transform event data through a drag-and-drop user interface (UI)
    Auditable usage recording tracking throughout rating, billing and revenue recognition
    To learn more about Zuora for Consumption, please visit here .

Honda to Begin Sales of All-new N-BOX in Japan

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the all-new N-BOX tomorrow, on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the all-new N-BOX tomorrow, on Friday, October 6, 2023.
  • Moreover, the all-new N-BOX became the first Honda mini-vehicle model to feature Honda CONNECT, an in-vehicle communication system equipped with new-generation connected technologies, which enables customers to enjoy the use of their vehicle with greater peace of mind and comfort.
  • Furthermore, the all-new N-BOX continues to feature the Honda SENSING advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment on all types, but with two newly added functions, namely Low Speed Brake Function and Unintended Acceleration Mitigation.
  • Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire .

NICO Awards $40,000 Grant to London's Kings College Hospital

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranjeev Bhangoo, MD, and Jose Lavador, MD, neurosurgeons from Kings College Hospital in London, have received a $40,000 Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant from NICO Corporation to assess differences in the microstructural improvement of brain fiber tracts between Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) with NICO's BrainPath and a conventional surgical approach following deep-seated tumor removal. The study aims to correlate these differences with associated clinical repercussions and patient functional outcomes that ultimately impact treatment decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Bhangoo is Clinical Director of Neuroscience and Dr. Lavador a Consultant Neurosurgeon at King's College Hospital.
  • They are seeking a better understanding of the impact NICO technologies have on patient recovery.
  • Existing published data suggests that NICO technologies cause less damage to brain fiber tracts when accessing tumors in deep subcortical regions of the brain.
  • The NICO Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant program is dedicated to supporting novel pre-clinical and clinical research efforts related to improved patient and economic outcomes using NICO technologies.

NICO Awards $40,000 Grant to London's Kings College Hospital

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ranjeev Bhangoo, MD, and Jose Lavador, MD, neurosurgeons from Kings College Hospital in London, have received a $40,000 Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant from NICO Corporation to assess differences in the microstructural improvement of brain fiber tracts between Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) with NICO's BrainPath and a conventional surgical approach following deep-seated tumor removal. The study aims to correlate these differences with associated clinical repercussions and patient functional outcomes that ultimately impact treatment decisions.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Bhangoo is Clinical Director of Neuroscience and Dr. Lavador a Consultant Neurosurgeon at King's College Hospital.
  • They are seeking a better understanding of the impact NICO technologies have on patient recovery.
  • Existing published data suggests that NICO technologies cause less damage to brain fiber tracts when accessing tumors in deep subcortical regions of the brain.
  • The NICO Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) grant program is dedicated to supporting novel pre-clinical and clinical research efforts related to improved patient and economic outcomes using NICO technologies.

The Empire State Building Launches First-Ever Fall Film Series

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928625188/en/
    The Empire State Building Launches First-Ever Fall Film Series (Photo: Business Wire)
    Fall feature dates will include:
    An Affair to Remember – Sunday, Oct. 22 – the Empire State Building co-stars in this 1950s film as the meeting point for a couple who fell in love while on a cruise to Europe from New York.
  • They both agree to reunite in six months at the top of the Empire State Building – “the nearest thing to heaven we have in New York.”
    James and the Giant Peach – Saturday, Nov. 11 – this 1996 animated musical fantasy film features the Empire State Building as the heroine.
  • “This diverse line up of movie screenings at the top of the Empire State Building allows guests to immerse themselves in the pop culture icon and brings global fan bases together,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory.
  • The Empire State Building will welcome a limited 135 guests to enjoy each film.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts awards mdf commerce’s Source-to-Contract solution to power procurement initiatives

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

This initiative will power the SPD’s contract development, supplier relationship and contract management processes.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative will power the SPD’s contract development, supplier relationship and contract management processes.
  • “The Statewide Procurement Division is looking forward to working with mdf commerce to modernize our contract development and contract management processes,” said Bobby Pounds, State Chief Procurement Officer and SPD Director.
  • “I am deeply appreciative of the effort that SPD and Texas CPA staff put into working with mdf in getting this new platform in place for Texas.
  • “This technology will play a critical role in the transformation of the procurement function in the state.

Huawei Accelerates the Commercial Market Advancement and Helps SMEs Go Digital and Intelligent

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Monday, September 25, 2023

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, Huawei held a commercial market summit named "Join Hands with Partners to Accelerate Intelligence for SMEs".

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, Huawei held a commercial market summit named "Join Hands with Partners to Accelerate Intelligence for SMEs".
  • It has accelerated the development of the commercial market and released more than 20 new products and solutions for six industries to help SMEs with their digital and intelligent transformation.
  • During the first half of 2023, Huawei achieved large-scale growth in the number of partners and customers, as well as overall revenue in the commercial market.
  • With marketable products and solutions, IT platforms, and strong organizations and teams, we can jointly support the digital and intelligent transformation of SMEs and achieve win-win results in the commercial market.

Huawei's Brand-New Digital and Intelligent Foundation Upgrades Aviation and Rail Industries

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Using an upgraded digital and intelligent foundation, Huawei dives deep into a wide variety of industry scenarios and expedites the intelligent development of aviation and rail through multi-dimensional awareness, ubiquitous connectivity, and open platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Using an upgraded digital and intelligent foundation, Huawei dives deep into a wide variety of industry scenarios and expedites the intelligent development of aviation and rail through multi-dimensional awareness, ubiquitous connectivity, and open platforms.
  • China West Airport Group (CWAG) chose Huawei to jointly develop a comprehensive intelligent transformation strategy.
  • For airport operations, digital and intelligent ground handling solutions forecast the real-time status of flights, passengers, and resources, as well as promptly generating warnings.
  • Li Junfeng, Vice President of Huawei and CEO of Huawei's Aviation & Rail BU, delivered an opening speech at the global railway summit.