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Paychex Named a Leader in Payroll Services by NelsonHall

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NelsonHall , a global analyst and research firm, has once again identified Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, as a “Leader” in its 2023 NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation and Assessment Tool (NEAT) report for payroll service providers.

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  • NelsonHall , a global analyst and research firm, has once again identified Paychex, Inc. , a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, as a “Leader” in its 2023 NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation and Assessment Tool (NEAT) report for payroll service providers.
  • This is the seventh consecutive time Paychex has been positioned in the upper right quadrant of the NEAT graph with a leader designation featuring Paychex Flex®, the company’s cloud-based SaaS solution.
  • Liz Rennie, NelsonHall’s HR technology & services research director, said, “Paychex is a Leader in the Digital Payroll Capability and Payroll Plus (Extended HR) market segments.
  • Paychex was positioned highly in the “Leader” category, fulfilling both criteria when evaluated for Digital Payroll Capability and Payroll Plus (Extended HR) Capability.

Business resiliency gaps wider than anticipated, study reveals

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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CARY, N.C., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives across industries are aware their organizations are not as resilient as they need to be, citing speed and agility as the biggest issue, followed closely by challenges in creating a culture of data literacy. These are among the new findings from AI and analytics leader SAS' resiliency assessment tool, an online instrument enabling business leaders to appraise their companies' resiliency. Participants also demonstrated that, while a "resiliency gap" may still exist in their organizations, many are taking steps to close it.  

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  • These are among the new findings from AI and analytics leader SAS' resiliency assessment tool, an online instrument enabling business leaders to appraise their companies' resiliency.
  • Participants also demonstrated that, while a "resiliency gap" may still exist in their organizations, many are taking steps to close it.
  • Since the report was released in March, SAS has collected data from the resilience assessment tool to capture companies' resiliency over time, based on the five core "resiliency rules" explored in the study.
  • The Resiliency Assessment Tool is a free, online assessment enabling business leaders to appraise their own company's resiliency quotient based on the five core resiliency rules explored in the Resiliency Rules survey: Curiosity, Innovation, Speed and Agility, Data Culture and Literacy, and Equity and Responsibility.

Konica Minolta Delivers Enhanced Digital Print Capabilities with New AccurioPress 7136 series

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced the enhancement of its monochrome portfolio of digital print solutions with the new AccurioPress 7136 series .

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  • Ramsey, NJ, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ( Konica Minolta ) today announced the enhancement of its monochrome portfolio of digital print solutions with the new AccurioPress 7136 series .
  • The new series consists of three models: the AccurioPress 7136, AccurioPress 7136P and AccurioPress 7120.
  • “Continuing Konica Minolta’s pioneering industry approach, the launch of this versatile and responsive cost-effective series has elevated monochrome digital print production,” said Dino Pagliarello, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management and Planning, Konica Minolta.
  • The Konica Minolta AccurioPress 7136 series has also cleared Typical Energy Consumption (TEC) values for version 3.2 of the international ENERGY STAR Program by a substantial margin.

American Solar: Swift Current Energy Extends First Solar Relationship with 500 MW Order

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) announced an agreement to supply Swift Current Energy with 500 megawatts (MW) of advanced Series 7 thin film modules.

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  • First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) announced an agreement to supply Swift Current Energy with 500 megawatts (MW) of advanced Series 7 thin film modules.
  • Swift Current Energy, a Boston-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale clean energy assets, has previously placed orders for 3.3 gigawatts of First Solar modules in 2022.
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    First Solar, Inc. announced an agreement to supply Swift Current Energy with 500 megawatts of advanced Series 7 thin film modules.
  • Swift Current Energy, a Boston-headquartered developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale clean energy assets, has previously placed orders for 3.3 gigawatts of First Solar modules in 2022.

UKG Pro Suite Named a Leader in Enterprise HCM Technology

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced that UKG Pro has been named a Leader in the NelsonHall NEAT report for Next Generation HCM Technology in the Mid/Large Market .

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  • UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today announced that UKG Pro has been named a Leader in the NelsonHall NEAT report for Next Generation HCM Technology in the Mid/Large Market .
  • The distinction follows similar Leader or #1 rankings from influential analyst firms in 2023 including Forrester , Gartner , Nucleus Research , and Sapient Insights Group .
  • The NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation and Assessment Tool — commonly known as NEAT — provides an in-depth analysis of the HCM market.
  • “We’re proud to consistently be ranked either number one or a Leader, year-after-year, by the most respected HCM analyst firms,” said Hugo Sarrazin, chief product and technology officer at UKG.

UN Global Compact Launches New Business Guidance on Sustainable Infrastructure

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Beijing, China, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During an event held in Beijing today with high-level representatives from government, businesses and academia, the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, unveiled new guidance and assessment tools for companies to advance sustainable infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

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  • Beijing, China, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During an event held in Beijing today with high-level representatives from government, businesses and academia, the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, unveiled new guidance and assessment tools for companies to advance sustainable infrastructure under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
  • By shedding light on the relationship between the BRI and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the reports offer practical tools and insights for companies to ensure that their projects align with global sustainability trends, particularly the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact covering human rights, labor practices, the environment and the fight against corruption.
  • Speaking during the launch event, Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact said: “Infrastructural development supports both economic growth and social development.
  • It is therefore imperative that infrastructure projects are inclusive and sustainable and adhere to responsible business practices.

American Solar: Longroad Energy Extends Agreement with First Solar, Increases Orders by 2 GW

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, has agreed to procure an additional 2 gigawatts (GW) of advanced thin film American solar modules.

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  • First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced that Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, has agreed to procure an additional 2 gigawatts (GW) of advanced thin film American solar modules.
  • The order for responsibly produced solar modules, which are expected to be delivered between 2027 and 2029, builds on an existing 3.7 GW framework agreement between the two companies and increases Longroad Energy’s total procurement of First Solar thin film modules to approximately 8 GW since 2017.
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    First Solar today announced that Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, has agreed to procure an additional 2 gigawatts (GW) of advanced thin film American solar modules.
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    “Longroad Energy and First Solar share a longstanding partnership that’s based on shared values and a common vision for a sustainable energy future,” said Michael Alvarez, co-founder and chief operating officer, Longroad Energy.

First Solar Establishes New Solar Industry Benchmark for Transparency with 2023 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today released its 2023 Sustainability Report and established a new industry benchmark for transparency by making public details of onsite third-party social audits conducted across its global manufacturing footprint in what is believed to be an industry first.

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  • First Solar , Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today released its 2023 Sustainability Report and established a new industry benchmark for transparency by making public details of onsite third-party social audits conducted across its global manufacturing footprint in what is believed to be an industry first.
  • First Solar is also believed to be the first among the world’s largest solar manufacturers to have conducted third-party social audits across its operational global manufacturing footprint.
  • First Solar’s integrated manufacturing process helps eliminate risks and traceability challenges associated with outsourcing and the multiple supply tiers of conventional crystalline silicon solar manufacturing.
  • Details of the findings and First Solar’s corrective actions are included in the company’s 2023 Sustainability Report.

Responsible Solar: Matrix Renewables Closes a 2.1 GW, Multi-Year Framework Agreement for First Solar Technology

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and Matrix Renewables (“Matrix”) today announced that Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules.

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  • First Solar , Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) and Matrix Renewables (“Matrix”) today announced that Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules.
  • The modules, which will be delivered between 2024 and 2027, will power Matrix projects in the United States and Spain.
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    First Solar and Matrix Renewables today announced a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts of advanced thin film modules.
  • The modules, which will be delivered between 2024 and 2027, will power Matrix projects in the United States and Spain.

American Solar: TVA Secures First Solar Technology for Alabama Project

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced that it has secured 279 megawatts (MWDC) of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) for its planned Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama, which is expected to commence commercial operation in 2027.

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  • The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced that it has secured 279 megawatts (MWDC) of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) for its planned Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama, which is expected to commence commercial operation in 2027.
  • The project reflects TVA’s growing emphasis on solar in the region, which, by 2025, is also expected to become the home of one of the largest fully vertically integrated solar manufacturing facilities in the United States, when Arizona-headquartered First Solar commissions its fourth American factory.
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    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced that it has secured 279 megawatts of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar for its planned Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence County, Alabama, which is expected to commence commercial operation in 2027.
  • “As America’s Solar Company, we’re pleased that our technology will power the Lawrence County Solar Project,” said Georges Antoun, chief commercial officer, First Solar.