Mathematical optimization

Gurobi Customers Applaud Gurobi 11.0’s Nonlinear Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Following the release, customers have reported that the solver is already helping them solve new kinds of real-world optimization problems.

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  • Following the release, customers have reported that the solver is already helping them solve new kinds of real-world optimization problems.
  • With Gurobi 11.0, users can quickly identify precise, globally optimal solutions to complex nonlinear problems.
  • This advancement marks a significant step forward in solving real-world nonlinear problems with Gurobi.
  • We’re excited Gurobi can help our team tackle these problems with the latest MINLP offerings in Gurobi 11.0."

GridBeyond adds energy flexibility with the launch of two new products in CAISO

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

GridBeyond has launched Bid Optimizer and Designer to support the energy transition, add value and unlock energy flexibility for businesses in CAISO.

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  • GridBeyond has launched Bid Optimizer and Designer to support the energy transition, add value and unlock energy flexibility for businesses in CAISO.
  • Bid Optimizer empowers merchant generators and energy storage operators by providing them with a strategic advantage in optimizing their energy and ancillary offers, maximizing the profitability of their entire portfolio.
  • Designer uses historic and forecasted energy prices, load and generation profiles, and other site-specific factors and evaluates thousands of project configurations.
  • Sean McEvoy, GridBeyond President of North America and Chief of Product Officer at GridBeyond commented:
    “Innovation and quality are key at GridBeyond.

Itron and The Mobility House to Address Grid Constraints with First-of-its-Kind EV Fleet Electrification Program

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Friday, February 23, 2024

The first-of-its-kind program is designed to help utilities and grid operators address interconnection delays and infrastructure challenges associated with EV fleet electrification.

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  • The first-of-its-kind program is designed to help utilities and grid operators address interconnection delays and infrastructure challenges associated with EV fleet electrification.
  • With FIX, transportation electrification goals are achieved more quickly and at lower costs than traditional methods of distribution load assessments and infrastructure upgrades.
  • “As a result of widespread EV fleet adoption, utilities and grid operators are facing greater complexity related to grid preparedness,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president of Outcomes at Itron.
  • For more information, visit Itron’s booth #2200 at DISTRIBUTECH International from Feb. 27-29, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, or visit Itron’s EV Charging Management solution page .

Itron and Schneider Electric Join Forces to Modernize and Simplify Energy Distribution, Address Energy Transition

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In a stepwise approach, the companies will integrate their intelligent grid and distributed energy resource (DER) management solutions to digitalize the demand and supply of electricity.

Key Points: 
  • In a stepwise approach, the companies will integrate their intelligent grid and distributed energy resource (DER) management solutions to digitalize the demand and supply of electricity.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221420542/en/
    Electricity demand is rapidly increasing due to the electrification of transportation, heating, and more.
  • With this collaboration, utilities can extend energy orchestration to behind-the-meter assets, enabling proactive management of grid constraints when and where needed.
  • Sophisticated grid edge intelligence solutions also support behind-the-meter intelligence—essential as more homes and commercial properties are equipped with DER like solar and electric vehicles.

GumGum's Playground xyz Launches Optimal Attention™, a New Framework for Connecting Attention to Outcomes

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Playground xyz, the leading attention measurement and optimisation platform, has unveiled a revolutionary attention framework, to help brands find their Optimal Attention. This cutting-edge approach offers advertisers a bespoke and in-depth understanding of how Attention Time directly influences outcomes, marking a new era in attention measurement.

Key Points: 
  • Playground xyz, the leading attention measurement and optimisation platform, has unveiled a revolutionary attention framework, to help brands find their Optimal Attention.
  • LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Playground xyz, the leading attention measurement and optimisation platform, has unveiled a revolutionary attention framework, to help brands find their Optimal Attention.
  • "By introducing Optimal Attention, we're providing a more comprehensive way for brands to understand what Attention Time actually means for them," said Rob Hall, CEO of Playground xyz.
  • Using the Optimal Attention framework, Playground xyz will leverage a combination of Attention Time metrics and brand lift survey analysis to link seconds of attention to changes in campaign outcomes, producing an Optimal Attention curve for each brand.

Monumental Sports partners with Synamedia to power its newly launched sports network

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.

Key Points: 
  • They needed technology that could be integrated quickly and accurately into their media distribution platform, supporting their ambitious network launch plans.
  • This technology is ideal for network expansions – like the one Monumental Sports Network is undergoing – due to its flexibility and compatibility.
  • "We initially chose Synamedia for its proven solutions and established leadership in the market," said Charlie Myers, Chief Technology Officer at Monumental Sports.
  • We are looking forward to exploring how both our new network and relationship with Synamedia will continue to evolve."

Keena Healthcare Technology Among the Top Scoring Vendors for Technical Services in 2024 Best in KLAS report

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SKANEATELES, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keena Healthcare Technology, a healthcare optimization organization, announced today that they are ranked among the top-scoring vendors for Technical Services in the 2024 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services Report. They also ranked fifth in the Clinical Optimization segment. During its initial year participating in KLAS research, Keena scored 94.1 in Technical Services and 91.4 in Clinical Optimization. They received  2 (A+), 1 (A), 6 (A- 's), and 1 (B+) for the five KLAS standard ranking measures that include: Loyalty, Product, Value, Operations and Relationship. 100% of clients in both segments reported that they would buy from Keena again.

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  • SKANEATELES, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keena Healthcare Technology , a healthcare optimization organization, announced today that they are ranked among the top-scoring vendors for Technical Services in the 2024 Best in KLAS Awards: Software & Services Report .
  • During its initial year participating in KLAS research, Keena scored 94.1 in Technical Services and 91.4 in Clinical Optimization.
  • Technical Services includes projects in the following areas of expertise: data migration/conversion, interfacing/integration, report writing, system design/build, and system testing.
  • "We are extremely proud of the recognition from our clients through the Best of KLAS 2024 results.

Metallurgical Additives Producer Saves $1.5M Each Year by Streamlining with Gurobi

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, is the solver of choice for many Aimpoint Digital customers, including a producer of metallurgical additives for clean steelmaking.

Key Points: 
  • Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, is the solver of choice for many Aimpoint Digital customers, including a producer of metallurgical additives for clean steelmaking.
  • The customer was first introduced to Gurobi by Aimpoint Digital, a data analytics consultancy firm.
  • Through their partnership with Gurobi , Aimpoint Digital provides companies access to a cutting-edge mathematical optimization solver, which allows them to answer their most pressing business questions.
  • Since adopting Gurobi, Aimpoint Digital’s customer can now identify optimal aluminum blends for their clients within minutes, a process that previously took days.

Optimum Retailing Reports Breakout Year in 2023, Primed for Continued Success in 2024

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Monday, February 5, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optimum Retailing (OR), the leading retail intelligence platform for the world's largest brick-and-mortar brands, today announced significant growth and innovation achievements in 2023. This past year's advancements, notably in artificial intelligence (AI) and RFID technologies, have enabled a wide range of retailers to enhance their operations and adapt to the rapidly changing demands of physical retail.

Key Points: 
  • Leading the way, OR is revolutionizing retail intelligence, enabling a broad spectrum of multinational retailers to optimize their in-store experiences and operations.
  • "2023 was a significant year of growth for Optimum Retailing," said Sam Vise, CEO and co-founder of Optimum Retailing.
  • "In 2024, our goal is to make technology a central focus of the in-store experience," said Laura Valentin-Schöffel, Director of Business Development at Optimum Retailing.
  • Optimum Retailing's recently published Global Retail Trends Shaping 2024 and Beyond Whitepaper provides additional valuable insight into the retail trends OR sees as top priorities in 2024.

Viant Wins 2024 BIG Innovation Award

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP), the leading people-based advertising technology company, today announced it has been named a winner in the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group.

Key Points: 
  • Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP), the leading people-based advertising technology company, today announced it has been named a winner in the 2024 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110917948/en/
    “We are very pleased that Viant’s AI product suite won the Business Intelligence Group’s 2024 Innovation award.
  • Viant’s new AI suite includes: Viant Chat, Chat with Data, AI Bid Optimizer, and AI Recommendations.
  • “We are thrilled to be honoring Viant as they are leading by example and driving innovation through technology.”
    Organizations from across the globe submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the BIG Innovation Awards.