Friction

Transactional demand for central bank digital currency

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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    Pubic hair: beyond brazilians, more than manscaping

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
    Research, Health, Urinary tract infection, Gas, Vibration, Hair loss, Friction, Pressure, Facial expression, Science, Risk, Perspiration, Observation, Partner (business rank), Bacteria, Pheromone, Human, Woman, Body image, Sensation, Urine, Infection, Skin, Eyebrow, Scalp, Gland, Ammonia, Urea, Animal, Emotion

    So, what about pubic hair?

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    • So, what about pubic hair?
    • Let’s talk about sex
      Much of the effort that goes into shaping or removing pubic hair also shapes and defines sexual identities.
    • While the properties of pheromones are not as well established in humans, there’s speculation that pubic hair plays a significant role.
    • Pubic hair grooming has been associated with an increased risk of genital infections but this has also been refuted.

    Epicor Surpasses $1 Billion in Annual Recurring Revenue with an Eye to the Future of AI-Powered ERP

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    Professional Services, Data Management, Business, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Organization, Friction, Forecasting, Software as a service, ARR, Intelligence, Trust, ERP, Artificial intelligence, AI, Workflow, Investment, Symbiosis, Information officer, 24/7 service, Online shopping

    “This is a very rare achievement – today, only a small number of enterprise software companies have eclipsed $1 billion in ARR,” said Steve Murphy, Epicor CEO.

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    • “This is a very rare achievement – today, only a small number of enterprise software companies have eclipsed $1 billion in ARR,” said Steve Murphy, Epicor CEO.
    • “Our core strategy is to put the customer first in providing industry-focused, subscription-based cloud products that helps solve their biggest supply chain and operational challenges.
    • It’s a vision the company calls cognitive ERP – a symbiosis between AI and ERP that aims to redefine processes and operations across supply chain industries.
    • “The expectations for how ERP will deliver value through AI are quickly changing,” said Vaibhav Vohra, Epicor Chief Product & Technology Officer.

    WellRithms Publishes White Paper Exposing Flaws in Reference-Based Pricing and Introduces Superior Alternative

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    Technology, Professional Services, Health, Payments, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Data Analytics, Legal, Fintech, Insurance, Finance, Physician, Risk, RBP, Surgeon, CMO, Friction, Fraud, SCP, Pharmaceutical industry

    WellRithms , the industry leading payment integrity firm, today released a provocative white paper, revealing the startling, inherent flaws of reference-based pricing (RBP) and introducing Sustainable Claims Pricing™ (SCP) as a superior alternative.

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    • WellRithms , the industry leading payment integrity firm, today released a provocative white paper, revealing the startling, inherent flaws of reference-based pricing (RBP) and introducing Sustainable Claims Pricing™ (SCP) as a superior alternative.
    • “Why Reference-Based Pricing has been Leapfrogged ” unwraps the failures of RBP to deliver on its promise for transparent and predictable healthcare costs.
    • “SCP offers payors a solution that guarantees savings while promoting transparency and reducing the risk of litigation,” continues Dr. Weintraub.
    • “This white paper advances greater appreciation of the historical roots of RBP, its limitations and the evolving landscape of healthcare payment strategies.

    Innovid Launches Harmony Initiative to Keep TV Open for Everyone & Controlled by No One

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    TV and Radio, Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Software, Media, ANA, ROI, Friction, Assembly, DSP, Partnership, Carbon, Workflow, PMG, Roku, The Walt Disney Company, System, Fraud, Ecosystem, Harmony, Fox, CTV, SSP, Vizio, NBCUniversal, Video game

    As TV rapidly transitions to a fully digital future, there is a clear opportunity to avoid the mistakes of digital advertising’s past.

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    • As TV rapidly transitions to a fully digital future, there is a clear opportunity to avoid the mistakes of digital advertising’s past.
    • Innovid’s vision has always been that TV should remain open for everyone and controlled by no one.
    • It has pursued that from a position of media-unbiased independence, with the strength of an open, transparent infrastructure that powers impactful ad-supported experiences.
    • “As TV speeds toward its fully digital future, Innovid believes that TV should remain open for everyone and controlled by no one.

    thinkbridge Listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Digital Technology and Business Consulting Services

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    thinkbridge , a leading provider of digital product development services, today announced that it has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Digital Technology and Business Consulting Services report.

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    • thinkbridge , a leading provider of digital product development services, today announced that it has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Digital Technology and Business Consulting Services report.
    • According to Gartner, “A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term.
    • We enable organizations in becoming tech-forward by going from product vision to working software at the speed of business.
    • “We believe being named by Gartner as a Representative Vendor pays testament to our solution's innovation.”
      Gartner, Market Guide for Digital Technology and Business Consulting Services, Chrissy Healey, Katie Gove, Brendan Williams, Shubham Rathore, Matthew Brown, Simone Cleminson, Luis Pinto, 5 February 2024.

    New Twilio Study Points to Lack of Customer Data as Major Obstacle to Reaping AI Rewards

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
    Marketing, Data Management, Communications, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Trust, Millennials, Customer engagement, Research, Privacy, Friction, Artificial intelligence, AI, Sales

    The customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, released its fifth annual State of Customer Engagement Report today.

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    • The customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, released its fifth annual State of Customer Engagement Report today.
    • The report reveals the growing importance of brands disclosing how they use customer data to deliver AI-powered experiences.
    • “Customers today expect personalized experiences and want to understand how businesses use their data to shape those experiences,” said Kathryn Murphy, SVP Product at Twilio.
    • Almost half (49%) say they would trust a brand more if it disclosed how customer data is used in AI-powered interactions.

    Apixio Partners With Vim to Deliver AI-Powered Insights at the Point of Care

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    SAN MATEO, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apixio, a leading healthcare data and analytics company, announces a strategic partnership with Vim, a leading point-of-care connection platform, to enhance accurate condition capture during the patient visit and improve patient care. This initiative leverages Apixio's expertise in analyzing structured and unstructured data for enhanced risk adjustment and enables seamless integration within clinical workflows. Apixio's insights include sophisticated analytics and reporting capabilities to monitor performance, promote provider participation, and identify educational opportunities. The collaboration features user-friendly tools that fit effortlessly into provider workflows, fostering greater adoption and engagement.

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    • Apixio's insights include sophisticated analytics and reporting capabilities to monitor performance, promote provider participation, and identify educational opportunities.
    • The healthcare industry is transforming significantly, shifting from retrospective to prospective risk adjustment and/or hybrid models to manage patient care and financial outcomes better.
    • Prospective risk adjustment allows healthcare providers and payers to assess patient risk more accurately and timely, improving care management and economic performance.
    • However, this shift presents several challenges, including seamlessly integrating insights into EHR systems and ensuring that these insights are delivered efficiently and effectively to clinicians at the point of care.

    Outdoor Afro, Inc. and REI Co-op debut three new adventure travel trips and a new gear collection

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    OAKLAND, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor Afro, Inc. and REI Co-op are announcing a collaboration for three new fully-guided trip offerings that will operate July through October in New River Gorge National Park, Shenandoah National Park and surrounding regions. Each experience is a four-day guided trip that celebrates Black joy by amplifying belonging, togetherness, and connection with nature.

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    • The trips are open to everyone from outdoor enthusiasts and those who are outdoor curious, with adventure-based activities and education about nature and Black history of each region.
    • "We're excited to bring these new trips to life with Outdoor Afro, Inc." says Justin Wood, REI director of Experiences.
    • Low to no cost outdoor experiences are still available nationwide through the not-for-profit Outdoor Afro, Org.. REI members also receive discounts on additional classes, events and multiday trips .
    • This collection reimagines the comforts of camp by designing a line for everyone with inspiration from the Outdoor Afro community.

    Alteryx Enhances Cloud and Generative AI Capabilities with Google Cloud

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    Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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    IRVINE, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc., a leader for enterprise analytics, today announced the launch of Alteryx Analytics Cloud on Google Cloud, alongside expanded AI capabilities with Google Cloud's Gemini models. Gemini models extend the capabilities of Alteryx AiDIN, the AI engine powering the Alteryx AI Platform. Further, Alteryx now offers private data handling support for Google Cloud on the Alteryx Analytics Cloud. 

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    • Alteryx expands Alteryx Analytics Cloud and AI offerings with Google Cloud, providing customers a conversational interface to interact with their data and more control over where their data is managed
      IRVINE, Calif., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. , a leader for enterprise analytics, today announced the launch of Alteryx Analytics Cloud on Google Cloud, alongside expanded AI capabilities with Google Cloud's Gemini models.
    • Further, Alteryx now offers private data handling support for Google Cloud on the Alteryx Analytics Cloud.
    • Alteryx also unveiled Alteryx Analytics Cloud for Google Cloud, which enables data processing in a client's private cloud environment.
    • "Alteryx's expanded partnership with Google Cloud will help customers utilize Google's AI and machine learning offerings," said Gerrit Kazmaier, GM and VP, Data Analytics, Google Cloud.