Mathematical optimization

Bruker Announces SciY™ Platform of Advanced Scientific and Automation Software Solutions for the Digital Transformation of the Life Science and Biopharma Industries

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Friday, June 30, 2023

Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the SciY™ platform of advanced, vendor-agnostic software solutions for data analysis, data management, research lab and bioproduction QC digitalization, and workflow automation in the life science industry and for biopharma companies.

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  • Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced the SciY™ platform of advanced, vendor-agnostic software solutions for data analysis, data management, research lab and bioproduction QC digitalization, and workflow automation in the life science industry and for biopharma companies.
  • The new SciY platform combines and integrates high-performance lab software solutions for a more comprehensive, vendor-agnostic suite of software and automation solutions for life-science industry customers, primarily in the biopharma sector.
  • With its innovative, modular software solutions, the SciY product platform will streamline data acquisition, integration and interpretation, and enhance the value of data in life-science and biopharma research, development and manufacturing.
  • SciY encompasses a software portfolio of Electronic Lab Notebook solutions, analytical chemistry and biology solutions, Process Analytical Technologies (PAT), and scientific data management.

Gurobi Optimization Announces Acquisition of October Sky in Japan

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, is excited to announce the acquisition of October Sky , the leading Japan-based mathematical optimization services and custom solutions provider.

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  • Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, is excited to announce the acquisition of October Sky , the leading Japan-based mathematical optimization services and custom solutions provider.
  • As the sole distributor of Gurobi Optimizer in Japan, October Sky has fostered a strong and collaborative partnership with Gurobi for over 13 years.
  • The combined forces of Gurobi Optimization and October Sky will empower customers across industries to tackle complex business challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • The acquisition will facilitate collaboration between Gurobi Optimization and October Sky, enabling the exchange of best practices, expertise, and resources to develop innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of customers.

Gurobi Releases OptiMods, An Open-Source Python Repository of Optimization Use Cases

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, today announced the release of OptiMods , an open-source project that provides Python users with high-level access to optimization capabilities.

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  • Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, today announced the release of OptiMods , an open-source project that provides Python users with high-level access to optimization capabilities.
  • Developed by the Gurobi Tech teams, the project aims to put optimization in the hands of more people—especially those without prior knowledge of optimization and mathematical modeling.
  • OptiMods helps bridge that gap,” explained Dr. Robert Luce, Principal Developer at Gurobi and the lead developer behind the project.
  • Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO): For NP-hard discrete optimization problems like max-cut, graph coloring, partitioning, and maximum independent set.

Bernhard Capital Partners To Partner with Optimum Energy

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

BATON ROUGE, La. and SEATTLE, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), an infrastructure and services-focused private equity management firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Energy ("Optimum" or the "Company"), a global leader in HVAC optimization solutions. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • and SEATTLE, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), an infrastructure and services-focused private equity management firm, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Energy ("Optimum" or the "Company"), a global leader in HVAC optimization solutions.
  • Founded in 2005, Optimum provides proprietary software solutions to optimize the energy consumption of HVAC systems to deliver significant electricity and water savings while reducing carbon emissions.
  • Optimum will continue to be led by President Larry Stapleton and the existing management team, while benefitting from the support of Bernhard Capital's strategic partnership.
  • Cascadia Capital acted as the financial advisor to Optimum.

Supreme Optimization Acquires Clarity Quest Marketing

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Supreme Optimization, backed by growth-oriented private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Connecticut-based marketing agency Clarity Quest Marketing.

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  • Supreme Optimization, backed by growth-oriented private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Connecticut-based marketing agency Clarity Quest Marketing.
  • Clarity Quest brings complementary offerings, including public relations, marketing strategy, branding, and messaging services, along with extensive experience in a related vertical – healthcare technology.
  • “We are very excited to partner with Clarity Quest to broaden our capabilities and industry expertise,” said Sheldon Zhai, Supreme’s founder and CEO.
  • “Combining innovative marketing services with technical acumen, the Clarity Quest team eagerly joins Supreme Optimization to become a premier life sciences and healthcare technology-focused digital agency in the US, “ said Clarity Quest’s founder and president, Christine Slocumb.

Optimum Ventures Ltd. Announces Letter of Intent With Blackwolf Copper and Gold Ltd.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Each of Optimum’s directors and officers and certain other significant Optimum shareholders, collectively holding in aggregate at least 30% of the outstanding shares of Optimum, are expected to enter into voting support agreements in favour of the proposed transaction.

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  • Each of Optimum’s directors and officers and certain other significant Optimum shareholders, collectively holding in aggregate at least 30% of the outstanding shares of Optimum, are expected to enter into voting support agreements in favour of the proposed transaction.
  • “We are very pleased to announce the proposed business combination with Blackwolf Copper and Gold,” commented Tyler Ross, CEO of Optimum.
  • “Blackwolf not only has excellent experience working in the region, but has a very similar focus to our Company and its goals.
  • We believe there is real synergy between the project portfolios of both companies.

ESUPS Makes Humanitarian Relief More Efficient With Help From Gurobi

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, recently released a new case study demonstrating how an innovative platform developed by ESUPS (Emergency Supply Pre-Positioning Strategy) uses Gurobi to optimize humanitarian aid allocation.

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  • Gurobi Optimization, LLC , the leader in decision intelligence technology, recently released a new case study demonstrating how an innovative platform developed by ESUPS (Emergency Supply Pre-Positioning Strategy) uses Gurobi to optimize humanitarian aid allocation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613005051/en/
    ESUPS, a humanitarian logistics and preparedness project, uses mathematical optimization to ensure that the right relief items are in stock and ready to be deployed where they are most needed, before a disaster strikes.
  • “We need to get the right [humanitarian aid items] to the right locations, and in the right quantities,” says Florent Chané, Project Manager at ESUPS.
  • The ESUPS team hopes that STOCKHOLM will not only make the deployment of humanitarian aid more efficient, but also empower the individuals and organizations within the affected countries to take charge of their disaster response efforts.

New CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model Brings Attention to Encryption-in-Use Solutions

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

HACKENSACK, N.J., May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paperclip, Inc. (OTCMKTS:PCPJ) announces that its Paperclip SAFE® solution can help organizations align with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated Zero Trust Maturity Model released last month.

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  • HACKENSACK, N.J., May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paperclip, Inc. (OTCMKTS:PCPJ) announces that its Paperclip SAFE® solution can help organizations align with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated Zero Trust Maturity Model released last month.
  • “It is the first compliance body to recommend this encryption technique to address the vulnerability related to searchable data.
  • The Zero Trust Maturity Model version 2 includes four stages of maturity: Traditional, Initial, Advanced, and Optimal.
  • According to CISA, the Zero Trust Maturity Model furthers the federal government’s continued progress toward a zero trust approach to cybersecurity.

CommScope Launches New AI-based Software to Optimize Broadband Operator’s Network Capacity, Efficiency and Quality

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

A new AI-based software product designed to improve the performance of broadband operators’ services has been developed and launched by CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM).

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  • A new AI-based software product designed to improve the performance of broadband operators’ services has been developed and launched by CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM).
  • Norlys, a leading service provider of multi-gigabit broadband services in Denmark, is the first operator to see the benefits of the new product.
  • The deployment of ServAssure Profile Optimizer enables Norlys to proactively optimize and improve the performance of its DOCSIS 3.1 fixed access network, which results in a greater broadband service and user experience.
  • CommScope and the CommScope logo are registered trademarks of CommScope and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

With the Acquisition of the Business of Optimal Design, Deloitte Further Expands Software and Product Engineering Services Portfolio

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Monday, May 22, 2023

NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte announced today that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Optimal Design Co., a leading product engineering services (PES) company specializing in the innovation and development of smart connected products and internet of things (IoT) devices. Together, Optimal Design's multi-disciplinary PES talent and Deloitte's leading-edge capabilities will help clients unlock innovation and achieve their digital transformation goals. 

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  • The addition of Optimal Design's business follows several strategic global acquisitions, underscoring Deloitte's commitment to the product engineering industry.
  • "The addition of Optimal Design's business to the Deloitte engineering portfolio substantially expands our ability to help companies develop visionary solutions, harness the power of smart connected products, and integrate IoT devices across their businesses," said Kevin Prendeville, principal and product engineering services leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP.
  • Based in Chicago, Optimal Design provides "idea to reality" services that include industrial design, hardware engineering, embedded software, connectivity and rapid prototyping.
  • "The acquisition of Optimal Design helps solidify Deloitte's standing as a recognized leader in product design and engineering services," said Adam Mussomeli, principal and supply chain and network operations leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP.