Technology/Transformation: Wonder Woman

Emirates Steel Arkan, Khalifa University and Ohmium International Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Research Hub

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA), Ohmium International (Ohmium) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen Research and Development, which was witnessed by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).

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  • Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA), Ohmium International (Ohmium) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen Research and Development, which was witnessed by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).
  • Front left to right: Arne Ballantine, CEO, Ohmium International, Mr. Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel and Dr. Ebrahim Al-Hajri, Senior Vice President, Support Services, Khalifa University.
  • Saeed Al Ghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, Arne Ballantine, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohmium International and Dr. Steven Griffiths, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at Khalifa University.
  • Bringing together Ohmium’s advanced PEM electrolyzers with the academic excellence of Khalifa University is a critical step in our journey to adopting green hydrogen to produce greener steel.”
    Professor Sir John O’Reilly, President, Khalifa University, said: “This collaboration with Emirates Steel Arkan and Ohmium International provides Khalifa University with a special opportunity to further optimize the application of green hydrogen into the production of steel.

Cornerstone Advisors Completes Record Number of Successful Bank and Credit Union Technology System Conversions

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Advisors, a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, announced today that the company has hit a historical record with the successful completion of 32 core, digital and payment system conversions within a single year. These clients represent banks and credit unions ranging from $300 million to $10 billion in assets.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Advisors , a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, announced today that the company has hit a historical record with the successful completion of 32 core, digital and payment system conversions within a single year.
  • These clients represent banks and credit unions ranging from $300 million to $10 billion in assets.
  • "And while that was a big one, the accomplishment we're most proud of this year was our team's completion of five different core system conversions in a single weekend."
  • We remain steadfast in our goal of serving as a trusted partner to support their transformation journeys," Smith concluded.

TCL Electronics (01070.HK) Announces 6.6% YoY Increase in Global Smart Screen Shipment in the First Three Quarters of 2023, as Mid-to-High-End Large-Screen Strategy Drives Sustained Growth in Shipment of Large-Sized Displays

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

In the first three quarters of 2023, global shipment of 65-inch and above TCL smart screens increased by 46.8% YoY, accounting for 23.5% of total shipment during the period with an increase of 6.4 percentage points YoY.

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  • In the first three quarters of 2023, global shipment of 65-inch and above TCL smart screens increased by 46.8% YoY, accounting for 23.5% of total shipment during the period with an increase of 6.4 percentage points YoY.
  • The average size of TCL smart screens sold in the market increased from 47.4 inches to 50.5 inches.
  • In the first three quarters of 2023, shipment of TCL smart screens in the international markets recorded YoY growth of 8.2%.
  • Shipment of 75-inch and above TCL smart screens accounted for 30.2% of total shipment in the PRC market, an increase of 12.1 percentage points YoY.

Virgin Media Ireland Automates Delivery of Next-Gen Fibre Broadband Services with Blue Planet

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Virgin Media Ireland is working with Blue Planet , a division of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN), to support the company’s three-year move to a full fibre network, and transition from traditional cable services to fully automated high-speed fibre broadband services.

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  • Virgin Media Ireland is working with Blue Planet , a division of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN), to support the company’s three-year move to a full fibre network, and transition from traditional cable services to fully automated high-speed fibre broadband services.
  • This strategically positions Virgin Media as a leading innovator in Ireland and improves our ability to offer the best experience to our customers,” said John Walsh, Director of Technology Transformation, Virgin Media Ireland.
  • Integrated and deployed by telco focused Prodapt , a Blue Orbit and Virgin Media network OSS implementation partner, the Blue Planet platform is enabling Virgin Media to quickly launch 2GB Full Fibre Broadband to homes and businesses across Ireland .
  • “Blue Planet is supporting Virgin Media Ireland with an adaptable, automated end-to-end order to service lifecycle, reducing delays and human errors often associated with legacy manual operations.

TCL Electronics (01070.HK) Achieves Solid Growth in 2023 H1

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Friday, August 25, 2023

HONG KONG, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics Holdings Limited ("TCL Electronics" or the "Company", 01070.HK) today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023 (the "Period"). Leveraging the mid-to-high-end strategy and the "TCL + Falcon" dual-brand strategy, its top-tier global brand influence, innovative technology capabilities, and the advantages of its vertically integrated industrial chain, TCL Electronics seized market opportunities during the Period, rapidly scaling up its business to achieve high-quality growth and steady operational improvements.

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  • In the first half of 2023, TCL smart screens recorded a 12.9% year-on-year increase in shipments to 11.46 million sets.
  • In addition to the solid development of its core business, TCL Electronics seized the opportunity to continuously develop the innovative business through its well-established advantages.
  • According to the latest ChinaIOL report on shipments in the first half of 2023, TCL air conditioners ranked fourth globally.
  • [2] Sources: GfK, TV shipments data from January 2023 to June 2023; NPD, TV retail sales data from January 2023 to June 2023
    [4] Statistical time interval of JD platform: 23 May 2023 to 18 June 2023; statistical time interval of Tmall platform: 31 May 2023 to 18 June 2023.

PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE, A BIZCLIK BRAND, LAUNCHES 'TOP 100 COMPANIES 2023'

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Friday, August 25, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procurement Magazine is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated launch of its prestigious Top 100 Companies 2023 supplement, which celebrates the procurement journeys of the world's biggest and most influential companies.

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  • Procurement Magazine has launched its Top 100 Companies supplement, ranking the world's top Procurement organisations from SAP Ariba to H&Z Management Consulting.
  • LONDON, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procurement Magazine is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated launch of its prestigious Top 100 Companies 2023 supplement, which celebrates the procurement journeys of the world's biggest and most influential companies.
  • For further details on the Top 100 Companies supplement and to explore the incredible procurement journeys of these global pioneers, click HERE .
  • Procurement Magazine, a BizClik brand, is an established, trusted, and leading voice on every facet of the procurement industry.

PROCUREMENT MAGAZINE, A BIZCLIK BRAND, LAUNCHES 'TOP 100 COMPANIES 2023'

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Friday, August 25, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procurement Magazine is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated launch of its prestigious Top 100 Companies 2023 supplement, which celebrates the procurement journeys of the world's biggest and most influential companies.

Key Points: 
  • Procurement Magazine has launched its Top 100 Companies supplement, ranking the world's top Procurement organisations from SAP Ariba to H&Z Management Consulting.
  • LONDON, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procurement Magazine is thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated launch of its prestigious Top 100 Companies 2023 supplement, which celebrates the procurement journeys of the world's biggest and most influential companies.
  • For further details on the Top 100 Companies supplement and to explore the incredible procurement journeys of these global pioneers, click HERE .
  • Procurement Magazine, a BizClik brand, is an established, trusted, and leading voice on every facet of the procurement industry.

Grant Thornton survey: Finance leaders make a push for growth

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Because finance leaders are pushing hard for revenue growth in an environment where discretionary spending is tight, they are increasingly focused on cost optimization.

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  • Because finance leaders are pushing hard for revenue growth in an environment where discretionary spending is tight, they are increasingly focused on cost optimization.
  • “Companies are laser-focused on topline sales growth while at the same time reducing costs unless those costs are sales or marketing related,” said Sean Denham , regional managing partner of the Atlantic Coast at Grant Thornton.
  • More than two-thirds (68%) of respondents said they expect revenue growth at their organizations over the next 12 months.
  • “It’s a different environment than it was in the past,” said Margaret Belden, People & Organization director at Grant Thornton.

TCL Electronics Announces 12.9% YoY Increase in Global Shipment of Smart Screens in 1H2023

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Electronics Holdings Limited ("TCL Electronics" or the "Company", 01070.HK) today announced global shipment data for the first half of 2023 ("1H2023"). Global shipment of TCL smart screens in 1H2023 reached 11.46 million units with an increase of 12.9% year-over-year ("YoY"). Driven by market recovery and the 618 (18 June) shopping festival, shipment in the PRC increased 14.0% YoY and 43.1% quarter-over-quarter ("QoQ").

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  • Global shipment of TCL smart screens in 1H2023 reached 11.46 million units with an increase of 12.9% year-over-year ("YoY").
  • In 1H2023, shipment of 65-inch and above TCL smart screens increased by 67.8% YoY, accounting for 22.5% of total shipment during the period, an increase of 7.4 percentage points YoY.
  • During the 618 shopping festival, TCL Mini LED smart screens, QLED smart screens, 75-inch and above TCL smart screens, and 98-inch large smart screens all ranked first in terms of both sales revenue and sales volume for their respective category[1].
  • Shipment of 75-inch and above TCL smart screens accounted for 29.7% of total shipment in the PRC market, an increase of 12.4 percentage points YoY.

Carlyle Names Lúcia Soares as Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology Transformation

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Lúcia Soares will become the firm’s Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology Transformation, effective immediately.

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  • WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that Lúcia Soares will become the firm’s Chief Information Officer and Head of Technology Transformation, effective immediately.
  • As CIO and Head of Technology Transformation, Soares will drive the firm’s global technology strategy and lead the firmwide Global Technology Solutions organization.
  • In this role, Soares will be focused on building an enterprise-wide technology strategy, including business process transformation, digitization, automation, and data innovation.
  • Carlyle Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Schwartz, said, “As a firm, there is tremendous opportunity to continue to differentiate and drive value through technology and innovation.