The Weather Company

The Weather Channel App Unveils New Experience As Weather Becomes More Disruptive Amid a Rapidly Changing Climate

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As weather around the world is growing more intense and having a significant impact on society, people may no longer be able to rely solely on seasonal norms to know when pollen season will start, to plan a fall trip, or make other decisions based on weather. Recognizing the profound influence of weather, The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of The Weather Company, today introduces a new app experience that goes beyond the forecast to help translate how the weather impacts your daily life, activities, and physical and emotional well-being.

Key Points: 
  • No other app comes close to the personalized weather forecast The Weather Channel app delivers, unique to you.
  • In addition to a precise forecast, The Weather Channel app offers a stunning new look and simple user interface.
  • Look ahead at what the air quality will be – The Weather Channel app now offers an air quality forecast in addition to current conditions.
  • Make better plans based on your favorite activities – While people are quick to turn to their weather app when bad weather threatens, The Weather Channel app also helps people maximize plans when the weather is nice.

Francisco Partners Completes Acquisition of The Weather Company

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Francisco Partners , a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, today announced the completion of its acquisition of The Weather Company (the "Company"), one of the world's leading weather technology providers, from IBM, previously announced in August 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Francisco Partners , a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, today announced the completion of its acquisition of The Weather Company (the "Company"), one of the world's leading weather technology providers, from IBM, previously announced in August 2023.
  • Under the ownership of Francisco Partners, the new standalone company will continue to be led by CEO Sheri Bachstein.
  • As a standalone company, The Weather Company, recognized as the world's most accurate weather forecaster, will extend its more than 40-year legacy to deliver weather data and insights to people and businesses across the globe.
  • “Weather can be a competitive advantage, not just a fact of life, and therefore every business needs a weather strategy and weather partner they can trust.

The Weather Company Discusses How Weather Will Impact You in 2024

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The Weather Company, which includes The Weather Channel app and weather.com, can speak to how weather will impact you in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Weather Company, which includes The Weather Channel app and weather.com, can speak to how weather will impact you in 2024.
  • The Weather Company leverages leading weather science and emerging technology like AI to paint a 360-degree picture of how weather phenomena impact daily life, from pollen count to polar vortex.
  • The Weather Channel is the world's most downloaded weather app, one of America's most trusted brands, the world's leading weather provider, and the world's most accurate forecaster.
  • Dan Leonard is a senior meteorologist at The Weather Company, an IBM (NYSE: IBM ) Business.

Mapbox Unveils AI Features in New Navigation SDK

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Mapbox Navigation SDK ships with MapGPT , a unified AI-powered voice assistant that makes conversations about location natural and actionable.

Key Points: 
  • The Mapbox Navigation SDK ships with MapGPT , a unified AI-powered voice assistant that makes conversations about location natural and actionable.
  • The Navigation SDK also includes Mapbox for EV, the EV route planning system used in new BMW and MINI electric vehicles .
  • The Mapbox Navigation SDK also enhances the visual experience of in-vehicle navigation.
  • For more information on Mapbox Navigation SDK, visit https://www.mapbox.com/navigation .

BAE Systems, Red Hat, and The Weather Company unveil transformative collaboration to redefine military simulation environments

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla. and FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems is revolutionizing military simulation environments through a new collaboration with Red Hat and The Weather Company. This strategic collaboration more seamlessly incorporates weather data into BAE Systems' various synthetic training environments, including modeling and simulation. Built on Red Hat's OpenShift and leveraging The Weather Company's success in integrating critical weather data within Department of Defense (DoD) frameworks, this adds a new level of realism to simulations.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla. and FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems is revolutionizing military simulation environments through a new collaboration with Red Hat and The Weather Company.
  • This strategic collaboration more seamlessly incorporates weather data into BAE Systems' various synthetic training environments, including modeling and simulation.
  • BAE Systems and Red Hat will showcase live demonstrations of these solutions at I/ITSEC 2023 in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 27 to 30.
  • The companies will also exhibit next-generation constructive simulation environments, digital twins of the Earth for simulation, and the most advanced synthetic training environments.

Lazard LTD Reports Third-Quarter and Nine-Month 2023 Results

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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For a list of publicly announced Financial Advisory transactions on which Lazard advised in the third quarter of 2023, or continued to advise or completed since September 30, 2023, please visit our website at www.lazard.com/financial-advisory/transactions/ .

Key Points: 
  • For a list of publicly announced Financial Advisory transactions on which Lazard advised in the third quarter of 2023, or continued to advise or completed since September 30, 2023, please visit our website at www.lazard.com/financial-advisory/transactions/ .
  • For the third quarter of 2023, Asset Management operating revenue was $262 million, flat compared to the third quarter of 2022.
  • AUM as of September 30, 2023, was $228 billion, 5% lower than June 30, 2023, and 15% higher than September 30, 2022.
  • ET on October 26, 2023, to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2023.

Pelmorex Announces Managing Director of Business Solutions and Services

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Andy Rice, formerly Global Lead for Sustainability, Climate and Weather Analytics at IBM, joins Pelmorex's Executive Leadership to Develop a Portfolio of Innovative Business Solutions

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  • Andy Rice, formerly Global Lead for Sustainability, Climate and Weather Analytics at IBM, joins Pelmorex's Executive Leadership to Develop a Portfolio of Innovative Business Solutions
    OAKVILLE, ON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pelmorex Corp., a leading weather, climate and data analytics company whose properties include top consumer media brands such as The Weather Network, MétéoMédia and Eltiempo.es, has hired Andy Rice as Managing Director of Business Solutions and Services.
  • "Andy's impressive career spans diverse and notable organizations focused on weather, climatology, advanced analytics, and AI.
  • "Pelmorex is uniquely positioned to arm the world with insights and decision-making platforms to manage the risk businesses typically encounter.
  • I am thrilled to be joining such a remarkable team that shares my mission to bridge the gap between weather and climate realities and actionable business strategies."

Mapbox Debuts MapGPT, Allowing Automakers to Take Control of Their Voice Assistants

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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MapGPT combines the industry-leading location services from Mapbox with real-time context about the driver's location, destination, and surroundings, making its comprehension and recommendations more relevant than other voice assistants.

Key Points: 
  • MapGPT combines the industry-leading location services from Mapbox with real-time context about the driver's location, destination, and surroundings, making its comprehension and recommendations more relevant than other voice assistants.
  • Despite the widespread availability of voice assistants in vehicles, their adoption remains limited.
  • With the rise of generative AI, traditional voice assistants that require users to spell out their commands are obsolete.
  • MapGPT is the first AI assistant that is built entirely on generative AI, leveraging live data, and location services from Mapbox to help automakers create new voice assistants that delight their users.

Nextdoor To Connect Neighbors Nationwide with Localized Weather Alerts from The Weather Channel

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) today announced they will share vital, hyper-local weather alerts from The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of The Weather Company, with their audience.

Key Points: 
  • Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) today announced they will share vital, hyper-local weather alerts from The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of The Weather Company, with their audience.
  • With The Weather Channel as its exclusive weather provider, neighbors on Nextdoor will be served forecast content and weather warning alerts relevant to their neighborhoods, empowering communities to be resilient, prepared and connected.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927284867/en/
    Nextdoor To Connect Neighbors Nationwide with Localized Weather Alerts from The Weather Channel (Photo: Business Wire)
    Rolling out now, neighbors on Nextdoor will receive on-platform weather alerts powered by the world’s most accurate weather forecaster1, The Weather Channel.
  • Receiving near real-time alerts within the Nextdoor platform can help neighbors to quickly connect within their communities and prepare for severe weather at a time when every moment counts.

Mapbox equips connected cars and apps with AI maps, backed by new $280 million investment from SoftBank

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Now, Mapbox has firmly established itself in the automotive industry, working with brands known for leading the market in innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Now, Mapbox has firmly established itself in the automotive industry, working with brands known for leading the market in innovation.
  • "It's this combination of data and AI processing that is unique to Mapbox," said Mapbox CEO Peter Sirota.
  • "We believe Mapbox is unlocking entirely new applications for AI in the car," said Vikas Parekh, Managing Partner for SoftBank Investment Advisors.
  • Mapbox will be providing new product announcements at SoftBank World 2023 in Tokyo on October 4th – 5th.