Mid-America Technology Center

Smile Digital Health Closes $30 Million in Series B Funding to Progress Innovation as World-Leading Health Data Fabric

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smile CDR Inc. (doing business as Smile Digital Health) ("Smile"), a leading FHIR® health data fabric (HDF) and exchange solutions provider, announced the closing of approximately $30 million in Series B growth capital led by existing investors including UPMC Enterprises.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smile CDR Inc. (doing business as Smile Digital Health) ("Smile"), a leading FHIR® health data fabric (HDF) and exchange solutions provider, announced the closing of approximately $30 million in Series B growth capital led by existing investors including UPMC Enterprises.
  • Smile Digital Health has seen significant growth in our platform because it does just this.
  • Smile Digital Health is committed to continuing its advancements in end-to-end interoperability with expanded offerings that enhance the breadth of its data fabric solutions for future digital transformations.
  • "Smile is a leader in the Health Data Fabric space and is a highly innovative and client-focused company looking to improve healthcare through access to digital information.

EY survey shows technology leaders are optimistic, despite a potentially looming recession

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the release of a new pulse poll examining technology leaders' perspectives on the economic downturn heading into 2023. In October 2022, EY surveyed 250 senior business leaders at US technology companies to see how they are preparing for a potential recession. The poll uncovered that 74% of business leaders in the technology industry say they are already seeing signs of a recession in their businesses today, but they also see opportunities for their organizations.  

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  • In October 2022, EY surveyed 250 senior business leaders at US technology companies to see how they are preparing for a potential recession.
  • As the increasingly recessionary environment adds pressures to the worldwide economy, new EY research shows that leaders in the technology space remain bullish on their business outlook.
  • "The technology sector experienced tremendous growth during the pandemic, while other industries faced setbacks," says Ken Englund , EY Americas Technology, Media and Telecommunications Leader.
  • The EY survey also found:
    The majority of technology leaders are seeing recessionary signs, yet they remain bullish on their outlook.

IQHQ Recognized as Top Developer in the 2022 GRESB Real Estate Assessment

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

IQHQ, a premier life sciences real estate development company, demonstrated the companys expanding commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transparency and sector leading development practices by participating in the 2022 GRESB Real Estate Assessment.

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  • IQHQ, a premier life sciences real estate development company, demonstrated the companys expanding commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) transparency and sector leading development practices by participating in the 2022 GRESB Real Estate Assessment.
  • IQHQ partners with the life science community to develop purpose-driven real estate solutions that inspire continuous progress.
  • The Development component of the Real Estate Assessment measures a developers efforts to address ESG issues during design, construction, and renovation of buildings.
  • Having industry leaders such as IQHQ participate is important, especially given the exponential growth in life science commercial real estate.

New Bain & Company Report Finds that Despite Intense Disruption, Investment in Tech Remains Paramount

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Monday, September 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High-growth technology companies have been hit the hardest by recent market shifts, however 77% of companies are expected to either increase their technology budgets in 2023, or keep it the same, according to new research from Bain & Company. Bain's third annual global Technology Report released today shows that despite the current economic climate, technology will remain a critical investment and as a central source of productivity across global businesses.

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  • Bain's third annual global Technology Report released today shows that despite the current economic climate, technology will remain a critical investment and as a central source of productivity across global businesses.
  • Increasingly business leaders view technology as an investment in driving productivity, speed and competitiveness even in difficult budget environments."
  • As companies consider ways to leverage new technologies, they do so within the context of unprecedented geopolitical, macroeconomic and innovation trends.
  • This comes as the Chinese Internet moves further away from the global web and toward its local version.

Appcast to Host Preview of "Recruitonomics," a New Data-Driven Insights Hub, During Live Webinar

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

LEBANON, N.H., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WHAT Appcast, the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services, will provide a first look at Recruitonomics, a new hub of labor market insights designed to help recruiting leaders stay on top of the changing economy, in a live webinar on April 7.

Key Points: 
  • With everything that's happening in the world, it can be hard to tell what is important for talent acquisition.
  • During the webinar, Appcast Labor Economist Andrew Flowers will also analyze leading factors impacting the economy and labor market.
  • Throughout his career, he has produced more than 30 research reports and is often sought-after to provide insight on the changing labor market.
  • To register for this free event, please visit: https://info.appcast.io/webinar/recruitonomics-data-driven-insights-for-...
    Appcast is the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services.

InstaMortgage Recruits Mortgage Industry Leader Leslie Garner to Head Sales

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

InstaMortgage , a tech-driven mortgage lender licensed in 26 states, today announced it has named respected industry sales leader Leslie Garner as Senior Vice President of Sales.

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  • InstaMortgage , a tech-driven mortgage lender licensed in 26 states, today announced it has named respected industry sales leader Leslie Garner as Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220125005789/en/
    InstaMortgage names respected industry sales leader Leslie Garner as Senior Vice President of Sales.
  • Immediately before joining InstaMortgage, Garner was with Stearns Lending where she was responsible for sales performance.
  • Because InstaMortgage is growing so rapidly, we needed a sales leader with training and development skills to build our team of loan officers, said Shashank Shekhar, CEO of InstaMortgage.

Homie Year-In-Review: Rapid Disruption in Housing Market Setting the Stage for 2022 Growth

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

As the red-hot housing market continues to boom, Homie stands firm with its commitment to making the home buying and selling process accessible to all.

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  • As the red-hot housing market continues to boom, Homie stands firm with its commitment to making the home buying and selling process accessible to all.
  • This growth increased the number of states Homie services to five: Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and Nevada.
  • And as the housing market continues to set records, Homie Loans launched Homie Cashto help customers stand out from the competition.
  • Its been essential, especially during a time with unprecedented competition in the housing market, said Johnny Hanna, Co-Founder and CEO.

Redis Named to Deloitte’s North America Technology Fast 500™ for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Redis today announced it has been named for the fifth consecutive year to Deloittes North America Technology Fast 500 , a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.

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  • Redis today announced it has been named for the fifth consecutive year to Deloittes North America Technology Fast 500 , a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.
  • Redis continues to be one of the leading independent companies in the highly competitive database market.
  • Now in its 26th year, Deloittes Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companiesboth public and privatein North America.
  • Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2015 to 2018.

Bridgestone Announces Plans to Expand Americas Technology Center Campus with New Test Track Facility

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Friday, November 19, 2021

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced plans to expand its Americas Technology Center campus to include a new vehicle dynamics test track for the development of future tire technologies.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced plans to expand its Americas Technology Center campus to include a new vehicle dynamics test track for the development of future tire technologies.
  • The track will also supplement comprehensive tire testing operations currently performed at Bridgestone's Proving Grounds in Texas, Ohio, Mexico, and South America.
  • "We're excited to advance our leading-edge tire and technology development with the expansion of our testing capabilities in Akron," said Nizar Trigui, chief technology officer and group president, solutions businesses, Bridgestone Americas.
  • The new test track facility is the latest in a series of investments by Bridgestone to solidify its Akron R&D campus as home to all its research, product development, technology, and core data systems throughout the Americas.

Flexiti Launches 0% Interest Financing at 78 London Drugs Locations

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Flexiti Financial Inc. (Flexiti), a leading provider of buy now, pay later point-of-sale consumer financing solutions for retailers, announced today it has launched its 0% interest1 financing solution at London Drugs.

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  • Flexiti Financial Inc. (Flexiti), a leading provider of buy now, pay later point-of-sale consumer financing solutions for retailers, announced today it has launched its 0% interest1 financing solution at London Drugs.
  • Through Flexitis omni-channel solution, customers can apply for a FlexitiCard in-store at 78 London Drugs locations.
  • With Flexitis financing, London Drugs customers can get access to 0% interest1 financing to purchase a variety of products.
  • With 78 retail locations across Western Canada, we are thrilled to be adding London Drugs to our network.