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Ant Group Launches Partnership on International Consumer Friendly Zones Program in China, Partnering With Global E-wallets, Card Organizations

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nationwide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.

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  • Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nationwide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.
  • Working with local merchants, tourism sites and commercial districts, the Program aims to enhance international visitors' experience and drive business for local merchants.
  • As part of the International Consumer Friendly Zones program, Ant Group will collaborate closely with partners to significantly enhance accessibility and convenience of the two mobile payment options for international visitors.
  • Jake Xue, General Manager, Global Business Services, Ant Group, said, “Seamless payment and consumer experience is critical for international travel as well as for broader cultural and economic exchange.

Casper Labs Named a Contender in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Blockchain Services 2024 Vendor Assessment

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casper Labs , the enterprise blockchain software leader, today announced it has been named a Contender in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Blockchain Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49434623, February 2024).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casper Labs , the enterprise blockchain software leader, today announced it has been named a Contender in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Blockchain Services 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49434623, February 2024).
  • The IDC MarketScape assessment evaluated technology vendors utilizing blockchain across a variety of attributes, including growth, innovation, functionality, size and customer satisfaction, among other criteria.
  • To meet this growing demand for AI transparency and governance among global enterprises, Casper Labs recently announced a collaboration with IBM Consulting to develop a new Casper Labs solution built for enterprises.
  • To learn more about Casper Labs and the role of blockchain in AI security and governance, visit CasperLabs.io .

Adobe Introduces Firefly Services and Custom Models to Accelerate Enterprise Content Creation and Production

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Today, at Adobe Summit – the world’s largest Digital Experience Conference – Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced Adobe Firefly Services and Custom Models to fundamentally change how brands create and produce content to deliver personalization at scale.

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  • Today, at Adobe Summit – the world’s largest Digital Experience Conference – Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced Adobe Firefly Services and Custom Models to fundamentally change how brands create and produce content to deliver personalization at scale.
  • Custom Models enable enterprises to train and customize models.
  • By fine tuning their versions of Firefly models, organizations can generate content specific to their products and brand, from campaigns styles and backgrounds to objects, characters and subjects.
  • With Firefly Services, organizations can leverage Firefly models as well as over 20 generative and creative cloud APIs within existing production and experience workflows to scale the creation of asset variations.

Pitney Bowes Announces CFO Transition Process

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) (“Pitney Bowes” or the “Company”), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced that John Witek, who was most recently Head of Global Business Services, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, effective March 19, 2024.

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  • Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) (“Pitney Bowes” or the “Company”), a global shipping and mailing company that provides technology, logistics, and financial services, today announced that John Witek, who was most recently Head of Global Business Services, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, effective March 19, 2024.
  • Ms. Chadwick has agreed to remain at the Company as an advisor until April 21, 2024 to ensure a seamless transition.
  • The Company has initiated a formal search process with recruitment firm Crist Kolder Associates for Ms. Chadwick’s permanent replacement.
  • Since joining Pitney Bowes in 2019, he has held roles that include Head of Global Business Services and Chief Financial Officer of SendTech.

SSON Research & Analytics Announces Winner and Runner-Up for World's Best GBS Award 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SSON Research & Analytics, the global data analytics center of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), has released the winner and runner-up of the prestigious 2024 World's Best GBS Award. This recognition celebrates exceptional Global Business Services (GBS) that embody innovation and deliver significant value to the enterprise beyond traditional process efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SSON Research & Analytics, the global data analytics center of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), has released the winner and runner-up of the prestigious 2024 World's Best GBS Award.
  • A meticulous selection process involving award judges and SSON Research & Analytics leadership determines the top five finalists, winner, and runner-up.
  • To share some of the insights underpinning the Award winner's achievements, SSON Research & Analytics will present two webinars:
    April 23rd: Introducing Allianz Services, winner of the 2024 World's Best GBS Award.
  • An in-depth analysis of GBS performance based on data from the 2024 World's Best GBS Award applications.

Mayer Brown and The Watson Institute at Brown University Host Second Annual Digital Trust Summit to Convene CEO and Board Members to Discuss AI Governance Solutions

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, 2024, corporate and government leaders gathered to discuss the critical need for trustworthy frameworks for building and deploying AI and other emerging technologies at the second annual Digital Trust Summit. The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.

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  • The Summit was co-hosted by the Watson Institute at Brown University, The Conference Board, Nasdaq, Bank of America and Mayer Brown, and sponsored by Ankura, Further, Crowdstrike, Exterro and BPM.
  • Through informed decision-making and ongoing dialogue, the Digital Trust Summit helps to shape a future where innovation and ethics coexist, ensuring trust in the digital landscape."
  • Brian Moynihan, Chair of the Board and CEO of Bank of America: "Building and strengthening trust in the current digital age is critical.
  • As such, the Summit organizers announced the third annual Digital Trust Summit is scheduled for March 28, 2025 at Brown University.

IBM watsonx Brings New Generative AI Capabilities to Masters Tournament Digital Platforms

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ARMONK, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Masters Tournament today announced several new fan features coming to the Masters app and Masters.com digital experience for this year's event. Powered by generative AI capabilities built from watsonx – IBM's AI and data platform – fans this year will have access to shot-by-shot Hole Insights offering detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on course. In addition, IBM will release AI-enabled Spanish language narration as an expansion of its English-language AI Narration feature debuted in 2023.

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  • ARMONK, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the Masters Tournament today announced several new fan features coming to the Masters app and Masters.com digital experience for this year's event.
  • Powered by generative AI capabilities built from watsonx – IBM's AI and data platform – fans this year will have access to shot-by-shot Hole Insights offering detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on course.
  • In addition, IBM will release AI-enabled Spanish language narration as an expansion of its English-language AI Narration feature debuted in 2023 .
  • These new capabilities – a product of collaboration between experts from IBM Consulting, and the Masters digital team – aim to deliver a more personalized and engaging digital viewing experience for millions of new and existing golf fans around the world following Masters Tournament action April 11-14.

IBM watsonx Brings New Generative AI Capabilities to Masters Tournament Digital Platforms

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ARMONK, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Masters Tournament today announced several new fan features coming to the Masters app and Masters.com digital experience for this year's event. Powered by generative AI capabilities built from watsonx – IBM's AI and data platform – fans this year will have access to shot-by-shot Hole Insights offering detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on course. In addition, IBM will release AI-enabled Spanish language narration as an expansion of its English-language AI Narration feature debuted in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ARMONK, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the Masters Tournament today announced several new fan features coming to the Masters app and Masters.com digital experience for this year's event.
  • Powered by generative AI capabilities built from watsonx – IBM's AI and data platform – fans this year will have access to shot-by-shot Hole Insights offering detailed, data-driven projections and analysis for each hole on course.
  • In addition, IBM will release AI-enabled Spanish language narration as an expansion of its English-language AI Narration feature debuted in 2023 .
  • These new capabilities – a product of collaboration between experts from IBM Consulting, and the Masters digital team – aim to deliver a more personalized and engaging digital viewing experience for millions of new and existing golf fans around the world following Masters Tournament action April 11-14.

Emagia to Showcase Generative AI-Powered Autonomous Finance Innovations for Shared Services at SSOW 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) 2024, the premier conference for Global Business Services (GBS) and shared services executives, is set to take place from March 25-28, 2024, in Orlando, FL. This year's theme, "Transforming & Delivering Business Outcomes," promises to address the latest trends in autonomous finance operations, artificial intelligence (AI), and digitization.

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  • Emagia, the leading provider of Autonomous Finance Platforms for Order-to-Cash, announced its participation as a sponsor, exhibitor, and presenter at the Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) 2024, March 25-28.
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shared Services and Outsourcing Week (SSOW) 2024, the premier conference for Global Business Services (GBS) and shared services executives, is set to take place from March 25-28, 2024, in Orlando, FL.
  • "Emagia is excited to share our knowledge and showcase our innovations focused on autonomous finance operations, AI copilots, and the changing nature of work for global shared services," said Founder & CEO Veena Gundavelli.
  • Emagia will showcase its latest Generative AI-powered Autonomous Finance Platform for Order-to-Cash at the Expo Hall, highlighting Gia, its flagship Generative AI co-pilot.

Tandym Group Names Christopher Kaldrovics as Group Executive for Strategy and Consulting Services

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tandym Group ("Tandym" or the "Company"), a leading national consulting, recruitment, and workforce solutions company, announced today that Christopher Kaldrovics has joined Tandym's executive leadership team as Group Executive for Strategy and Consulting Services. He will lead Tandym's efforts to drive client value realization through business strategy initiatives.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tandym Group ("Tandym" or the "Company"), a leading national consulting, recruitment, and workforce solutions company, announced today that Christopher Kaldrovics has joined Tandym's executive leadership team as Group Executive for Strategy and Consulting Services.
  • Mr. Kaldrovics joins Tandym after a thirty-year career in Wall Street banks and consulting firms.
  • Prior to joining EY, Mr. Kaldrovics was a Partner and Vice President in Global Business Services at IBM, with a focus on technology programs geared towards the financial services industry.
  • Chris Kaldrovics said, "I am thrilled to be joining Tandym in this chapter of my career.