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Paylocity Unveils Modern Features for the Next-Generation Workforce

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

"In the feedback collected from our most recent HR Systems Survey Report, only Paylocity users were most likely to describe their HCM technology experience as ‘consumer-grade,’” said Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group. “As workforce dynamics shift with the influx of Gen Z talent, a consumer-grade technology experience -- one that is engaging and efficient -- is essential for organizations looking to increase the use and adoption of HR applications and optimize their investments.”

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging advanced AI-driven automation, integrated workflows , and customizable processes, Paylocity introduces innovative features tailored to resonate with the next-generation workforce.
  • These features can be accessed through Paylocity’s #1-rated HR mobile app , enabling employees to enjoy consumer-grade experiences right at their fingertips.
  • "The Paylocity mobile app has brought about a profound shift in how our mobile-first workforce interacts with HR.
  • “Paylocity clients have seen a 72% growth in the number of Gen Z workers in the last 36 months, making us acutely aware of the shifting dynamics in today's workforce,” said Steve Beauchamp, co-CEO of Paylocity.

Definitive Healthcare introduces Carevoyance sales enablement solution for medtech industry

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Definitive Healthcare (Nasdaq: DH), an industry leader in healthcare commercial intelligence, today announced the launch of Carevoyance, an innovative sales enablement solution tailored for medtech organizations.

Key Points: 
  • FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Definitive Healthcare (Nasdaq: DH), an industry leader in healthcare commercial intelligence, today announced the launch of Carevoyance, an innovative sales enablement solution tailored for medtech organizations.
  • Acquired by Definitive Healthcare in January 2024, Carevoyance tackles frontline sales challenges head-on.
  • The solution combines our comprehensive data with a powerful workflow that will supercharge the sales teams of our extensive medtech customer base,” said Jason Krantz, founder and interim CEO of Definitive Healthcare.
  • “Carevoyance has enhanced our sales approach by delivering deep insights that help us make smarter decisions while streamlining our workflows.

Design 1st Engineers the Self-Organizing Lūp, Bringing Modern Innovation to the Everyday Charging Cable

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Design 1st , one of the most prolific full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, has helped design and develop the Lūp Cable , the magnetic, self-organizing charging cable engineered to bring performance and functionality to the everyday charging cable.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Design 1st , one of the most prolific full-service product design-engineering firms across North America, has helped design and develop the Lūp Cable , the magnetic, self-organizing charging cable engineered to bring performance and functionality to the everyday charging cable.
  • Design 1st was tapped to design and develop a novel charging cable to redefine cable management without sacrificing power and performance.
  • Adhering to their custom-tailored integrated process, Design 1st focused on the key attributes of the charging cable, ensuring ease of use and exceptional electrical performance.
  • With Design 1st providing the electrical engineering expertise for the cable design, the Lūp magnetic charging cable swiftly transitioned from concept to reality, becoming available for purchase on Amazon just three months after kickoff.

CARGO Therapeutics Names Kapil Dhingra, M.B.B.S., to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Dr. Dhingra’s development experience spans several oncology companies, both as a Board member or in senior leadership.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Dhingra’s development experience spans several oncology companies, both as a Board member or in senior leadership.
  • He is currently Chairman of the Board for LAVA Therapeutics, a member of the Board of Supervisors for Servier and a member of the Board of Directors of Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc., Replimune, Inc., and Median Technologies.
  • He previously served on the Board of Autolus Therapeutics plc from the company’s inception until the recent Biologics License Application (BLA) filing of its CAR T-cell therapy.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dhingra to our Board,” said Gina Chapman, President and Chief Executive Officer, CARGO Therapeutics.

InterDigital and Concordia University Announce Research Collaboration on AI-enabled Immersive Media Delivery over 5G Networks

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Specifically, the collaboration supports research and innovation (R&I) into novel media delivery paradigms, approaches, prototype tools, and evaluation results.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the collaboration supports research and innovation (R&I) into novel media delivery paradigms, approaches, prototype tools, and evaluation results.
  • The research will also explore the development of systems that support the efficient delivery of high-quality, six degrees of freedom (6DoF), volumetric immersive media content over 5G networks.
  • Together, InterDigital and Concordia University’s research collaboration aims to design an end-to-end immersive media transport system, addressing media packaging, media ingesting, media delivery, and media consumption, that abides by media coding standards set by IETF, MPEG, and 3GPP.
  • “We are excited to announce this partnership with Concordia University to explore and create systems and tools to support the exciting intersection between AI and immersive media delivery protocols,” said Gaëlle Martin-Cocher, Senior Director at InterDigital.

MeridianLink Recognized for Achievement in Product Innovation in 2024 American Business Awards

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

MeridianLink®, which provides industry-leading account opening, consumer lending, member engagement, and business intelligence capabilities, was recognized for its partnership with FedChoice Federal Credit Union.

Key Points: 
  • MeridianLink®, which provides industry-leading account opening, consumer lending, member engagement, and business intelligence capabilities, was recognized for its partnership with FedChoice Federal Credit Union.
  • “It’s a great honor to be recognized for product innovation along with FedChoice among such a distinguished class in an incredibly competitive year,” said Devesh Khare, chief product officer at MeridianLink.
  • The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program.
  • “We’re thrilled to be recognized by the American Business Awards for our work to create a frictionless member experience and streamline internal resources and processing times.”

 Clear Street Further Builds Institutional Division with Senior Hires in Prime Brokerage Business

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Clear Street (“Clear Street,” “the Company”), a New York-based diversified financial services firm, today announced several recent senior-level hires within its Institutional division, comprised of prime brokerage and professional clearing businesses, further expanding its derivatives, algorithmic and cap intro teams.

Key Points: 
  • Clear Street (“Clear Street,” “the Company”), a New York-based diversified financial services firm, today announced several recent senior-level hires within its Institutional division, comprised of prime brokerage and professional clearing businesses, further expanding its derivatives, algorithmic and cap intro teams.
  • Clear Street added 160+ new institutional clients to its prime brokerage platform over the past year.
  • Additions to Clear Street’s Institutional division include:
    A 20-year industry veteran, Solomon has served as Head of Portfolio Finance at Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisors, Meritage Group, and Bank of America.
  • Dietz joins Clear Street after more than 30 years in equity and derivatives trading.

Uplinq Adds Former Visa Small Business Leader Matt Baker as Strategic Advisor, Strengthening Business Development Efforts

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Uplinq Financial Technologies , the first global credit decisioning support platform for small business lenders, today announced the addition of global banking and payments executive Matt Baker, former North America Head of Small Business, Visa Commercial Solutions, as strategic advisor.

Key Points: 
  • Uplinq Financial Technologies , the first global credit decisioning support platform for small business lenders, today announced the addition of global banking and payments executive Matt Baker, former North America Head of Small Business, Visa Commercial Solutions, as strategic advisor.
  • As strategic advisor, Baker will advise Uplinq’s internal team on business development opportunities and go-to market strategy across the globe.
  • Leveraging his deep expertise and connections in financial services across four continents, Baker will help grow Uplinq’s brand presence around the world.
  • Combined, the two appointments reflect continued growth and momentum for Uplinq, reinforcing its position as a leader in the small business scoring and risk assessment industry.

Crescent European Specialty Lending Announces Financing for the Acquisition of PlayGreen by Bruin Capital

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today that its European Specialty Lending strategy has provided financing to support the acquisition of PlayGreen B.V., a Netherlands-based holding company whose subsidiaries form one of the world’s leading natural turf management companies, by U.S.-based private equity firm Bruin Capital.

Key Points: 
  • Crescent Capital Group LP, a leading alternative credit investment firm, announced today that its European Specialty Lending strategy has provided financing to support the acquisition of PlayGreen B.V., a Netherlands-based holding company whose subsidiaries form one of the world’s leading natural turf management companies, by U.S.-based private equity firm Bruin Capital.
  • PlayGreen is comprised of Stadium Grow Lighting (SGL) and ALVA Technology and their subsidiaries.
  • “Partnering with Bruin Capital and PlayGreen on this financing represents an exciting opportunity for Crescent to work with a highly-innovative, forward-thinking sponsor and support the sports industry’s go-to provider of unique turf solutions,” said Christine Vanden Beukel, Managing Director and head of Crescent’s European Specialty Lending strategy.
  • “This transaction will help PlayGreen globally expand – particularly in the U.S. – and add complementary products, technology and services through investment and M&A as part of their partnership with Bruin Capital.”

Bragg Gaming Appoints Renowned iGaming Executive Neill Whyte Chief Commercial Officer

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Bragg Gaming Group ( NASDAQ: BRAG , TSX: BRAG ) (“Bragg” or “the Company”), a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced today that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO”), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • Bragg Gaming Group ( NASDAQ: BRAG , TSX: BRAG ) (“Bragg” or “the Company”), a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced today that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO”), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.
  • Whyte brings over 18 years of experience in the iGaming sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation’s (“DGC”), B2B iGaming Division.
  • Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg, commented: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg.
  • His iGaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.