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UST Introduces UST AlphaAI, Solidifying its Leadership Role at the Forefront of AI Innovation

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has introduced UST AlphaAI, which consolidates the company's comprehensive suite of Artificial Intelligence (AI) services, solutions, and platforms. The introduction of UST AlphaAI strategically positions the company for further success in the dynamic AI landscape. It seamlessly combines UST's technical expertise, domain knowledge, and real-world experience to provide its clients and partners with effortless access to UST's full spectrum of transformative AI solutions, unlocking new business efficiencies and fostering sustainable transformation. UST AlphaAI enhances businesses' agility and competitiveness, streamlining operations and accelerating their journey toward excellence. 

Key Points: 
  • With the introduction of UST AlphaAI, UST will further augment its capabilities by merging academic insights with real-world expertise.
  • A leader in AI innovation, UST has successfully delivered over 100 AI implementations.
  • UST SmartOps and UST Sentry Vision AI are just two examples of how UST is exploiting the boundless potential of AI.
  • "Our extensive experience at the forefront of AI innovation has enabled UST to respond quickly to client needs and build bespoke solutions for clients and partners.

UST Introduces UST AlphaAI, Solidifying its Leadership Role at the Forefront of AI Innovation

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has introduced UST AlphaAI, which consolidates the company's comprehensive suite of Artificial Intelligence (AI) services, solutions, and platforms. The introduction of UST AlphaAI strategically positions the company for further success in the dynamic AI landscape. It seamlessly combines UST's technical expertise, domain knowledge, and real-world experience to provide its clients and partners with effortless access to UST's full spectrum of transformative AI solutions, unlocking new business efficiencies and fostering sustainable transformation. UST AlphaAI enhances businesses' agility and competitiveness, streamlining operations and accelerating their journey toward excellence. 

Key Points: 
  • With the introduction of UST AlphaAI, UST will further augment its capabilities by merging academic insights with real-world expertise.
  • A leader in AI innovation, UST has successfully delivered over 100 AI implementations.
  • UST SmartOps and UST Sentry Vision AI are just two examples of how UST is exploiting the boundless potential of AI.
  • "Our extensive experience at the forefront of AI innovation has enabled UST to respond quickly to client needs and build bespoke solutions for clients and partners.

Dr. Joanna Tsai Joins Cornerstone Research as Vice President

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, today announced that Dr. Joanna Tsai has joined the firm as a vice president, based in the Washington, DC, office.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, today announced that Dr. Joanna Tsai has joined the firm as a vice president, based in the Washington, DC, office.
  • Dr. Tsai will cohead Cornerstone Research's merger investigations practice in Washington, DC.
  • Dr. Tsai brings nearly twenty years of experience in private practice, government, and academia.
  • "Cornerstone Research is widely recognized for its exceptional work across a range of consequential transactions," Dr. Tsai said.

Liberalism and Its Discontents by Francis Fukuyama Wins Inaugural Edwards Book Award from the Rodel Institute

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Monday, October 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rodel Institute is pleased to announce that Francis Fukuyama's book Liberalism and Its Discontents has won the inaugural Edwards Book Award .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rodel Institute is pleased to announce that Francis Fukuyama's book Liberalism and Its Discontents has won the inaugural Edwards Book Award .
  • The Edwards Book Award is given annually to a book that contributes to the understanding and practice of democracy and American politics.
  • Dr. Fukuyama offers a compelling defense of classical liberalism and liberal democracy.
  • Liberalism and Its Discontents was among three finalists for the Edwards Book Award shortlist of more than 60 books that were nominated and considered for the Award.

New to The Street Leadership Program Interviews Two Inspirational Leaders, Jon Gordon and Tom Mendoza

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Friday, September 29, 2023

From the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio , Jon Gordon, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of The Jon Gordon Companies, talks with New to The Street Leadership's co-hosts Matt Doherty and Jane King.

Key Points: 
  • From the Nasdaq MarketSite Studio , Jon Gordon, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of The Jon Gordon Companies, talks with New to The Street Leadership's co-hosts Matt Doherty and Jane King.
  • Inspired by his book "The Energy Bus," in 2015, Jon created a very successful animated and interactive positivity training program called "The Energy Bus."
  • With his new outlook, Jon started posting his positive ideas and thoughts, which grew into a following.
  • Tom is a passionate and inspirational leader who enjoys sharing his leadership ideas with students and other business executives.

Cognitive Harmony Inc. Announces Leadership Team and Worldwide Chapter Initiative

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Monday, September 25, 2023

CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognitive Harmony Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is leading the charge in tackling the pressing issue of teen anxiety and depression. The organization focuses on researching primordial prevention methods aimed at delaying or preventing conditions such as anxiety and depression in young adults. Utilizing the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Cognitive Harmony empowers young individuals before life's challenges become insurmountable.

Key Points: 
  • Cognitive Harmony, a nonprofit dedicated to tackling teen anxiety and depression, announces the formation of its leadership team and the appointment of an advisor.
  • CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognitive Harmony Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is leading the charge in tackling the pressing issue of teen anxiety and depression.
  • Utilizing the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Cognitive Harmony empowers young individuals before life's challenges become insurmountable.
  • Recognizing that anxiety and depression are global epidemics, Cognitive Harmony Inc. is committed to joining forces with passionate advocates worldwide.

Vianai Introduces Powerful Open-Source Toolkit to Verify Accuracy of LLM-Generated Responses

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Friday, September 15, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vianai Systems, the leader in human-centered AI (H+AI) for the enterprise, today announced the release of veryLLM, an open-source toolkit that enables reliable, transparent and transformative AI systems for enterprises. The veryLLM toolkit empowers developers and data scientists to build a universally needed transparency layer into Large Language Models (LLMs), to evaluate the accuracy and authenticity of AI-generated responses -- addressing a critical challenge that has prevented many enterprises from deploying LLMs due to the risks of false responses. 

Key Points: 
  • AI hallucinations, in which LLMs create false, offensive or otherwise inaccurate or unethical responses raise particularly challenging issues for enterprises as the risks of financial, reputational, legal and/or ethical consequences are extremely high.
  • Vianai is releasing the veryLLM toolkit (under the Apache 2.0 open-source license) to make this capability available for anyone to use, to build trust and to drive adoption of AI systems.
  • The veryLLM toolkit introduces a foundational ability to understand the basis of every sentence generated by an LLM via several built-in functions.
  • Developers can use veryLLM in any application that leverages LLMs, to provide transparency on AI generated responses.

EAI Signs Agreement on AI Education Cooperation with Lenovo Hong Kong

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Fan Ho, General Manager (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong and Mr. Jonathan Cheng, Head of Strategy and Sales (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong

Key Points: 
  • Fan Ho, General Manager (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong and Mr. Jonathan Cheng, Head of Strategy and Sales (Hong Kong and Macau) of Lenovo Hong Kong
    EAI has established a cooperation plan with Lenovo Hong Kong whereby it will become its partner in an AI education plan, under which both parties will jointly launch a series of AI laboratory equipment
    and related courses specifically designed for primary and secondary schools.
  • The cooperation arrangement includes co-marketing with Lenovo Hong Kong of a series of AI laboratory equipment and related courses, which will be sold to primary and secondary schools through Lenovo Hong Kong.
  • With the widespread use of AI in various fields and sectors, the Hong Kong government has explicitly expressed support to schools to promote AI education.
  • The education sector has been vigorously promoting STEAM education, and the widespread promotion and popularization of AI education have become imperative.

Danelle Barrett Joins Protiviti Advisory Board

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danelle Barrett will join the advisory board of global consulting firm Protiviti effective September 1, 2023. The advisory board provides market and business insights to assist Protiviti and its clients to help solve the challenges presented by today's dynamic and challenging business environment.

Key Points: 
  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danelle Barrett will join the advisory board of global consulting firm Protiviti effective September 1, 2023.
  • The advisory board provides market and business insights to assist Protiviti and its clients to help solve the challenges presented by today's dynamic and challenging business environment.
  • Danelle's extraordinary experience in both will immensely benefit both Protiviti and our clients," said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO, Protiviti.
  • "I am delighted to be joining the Protiviti Advisory Board and am looking forward to collaborating with the firm's management, its clients and other members of the Advisory Board to share my experiences and perspectives," said Barrett.

Xsolla Appoints Steve Lambert as Chief Operating Officer to Elevate Global Operations

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces the appointment of Steve Lambert as its Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announces the appointment of Steve Lambert as its Chief Operating Officer.
  • Steve Lambert brings to Xsolla a robust background in developing and optimizing strategic operations.
  • His impressive track record at Salesforce propelled him from an Intern to Vice President of Strategy & Operations in 10 years.
  • With his unparalleled blend of strategic operations experience and forward-thinking approach, Steve exemplifies this," said Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla.