Mid-America Regional Council

ClimateView and KERAMIDA Partner to Innovate Climate Action Plans in North American Cities, States and Regions

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Manufacturing, Environment, Other Science, State, Local, Sustainability, Software, Consulting, Professional Services, Science, Technology, Other Natural Resources, Public Policy, Government, Data Analytics, Alternative Energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Climate Change, Engineering, Partnership, Multimedia, Legislation, Mid-America Regional Council, CPRG, Investment, MARC, City, IRA, Climate, Inflation, Climate change mitigation, Renewable energy

ClimateView , a Swedish technology firm, and KERAMIDA , a U.S. engineering and consulting company, have announced a partnership to drive strategy innovation in Climate Action Planning across cities, states, and regions in North America.

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  • ClimateView , a Swedish technology firm, and KERAMIDA , a U.S. engineering and consulting company, have announced a partnership to drive strategy innovation in Climate Action Planning across cities, states, and regions in North America.
  • This collaboration merges the data-driven planning software platform of ClimateView with KERAMIDA's extensive consulting experience on Climate Action Plans, aiming to transform U.S. cities' approach to the climate transition.
  • Today, U.S. cities, states, and regions are not just navigating new legislation; they’re building a precedent for comprehensive, data-backed climate and investment strategies.
  • Their combined expertise can support cities, states, and regions in implementing efficient, equitable, and sustainable climate initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to urban climate challenges.

World Wide Technology Commits More Than $500M to Drive Enterprise AI Adoption at Global Scale

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Data management, ATC, HPE, Organization, Investment, Mid-America Regional Council, Cisco, Intelligence, Intel, Machine learning, Dell, WWT, World Wide Technology, Pure, Deep learning, AMD, Growth, NetApp, AI, Advanced Technology College, VentureBeat, GM, Cryptocurrency, Medical device, NVIDIA

World Wide Technology , a global technology solutions provider, today announced plans to invest more than $500M over the next three years in technology, infrastructure and people to help power their clients’ adoption of artificial intelligence solutions at global enterprise scale.

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  • World Wide Technology , a global technology solutions provider, today announced plans to invest more than $500M over the next three years in technology, infrastructure and people to help power their clients’ adoption of artificial intelligence solutions at global enterprise scale.
  • To accelerate the adoption of AI solutions at scale, WWT has announced the first of its new composable AI labs launching through early 2024.
  • “For over 15 years, Intel and WWT have partnered together to align the right hardware and software solutions to drive amazing outcomes for customers.
  • “Generative AI is an engine of growth helping enterprises in every industry explore new opportunities,” said Craig Weinstein, vice president of the Americas Partner Organization at NVIDIA.

Wendy Webber Nelson, PhD and Michael Patsalos-Fox Join SciShield's Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023
ARCH Venture Partners, QPS, Safety, SAN, Cognizant, Vidyo, Mid-America Regional Council, Health, McKinsey & Company, Doctor of Philosophy, Partnership, Management, Alkermes

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SciShield, a leading provider of safety and regulatory compliance management software for scientific laboratories, today announced that Wendy Webber Nelson, PhD and Michael Patsalos-Fox have joined its Board of Directors. Both bring decades of experience in corporate leadership and the life sciences industry.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SciShield, a leading provider of safety and regulatory compliance management software for scientific laboratories, today announced that Wendy Webber Nelson, PhD and Michael Patsalos-Fox have joined its Board of Directors.
  • "I am excited to welcome Dr. Wendy Webber Nelson and Michael Patsalos-Fox to the SciShield Board of Directors.
  • Wendy and Michael bring a depth of expertise and customer focus that's truly inspiring, said Nathan Watson, Founder & CEO of SciShield.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Wendy and Michael to the SciShield Board of Directors," said Neil Willis, member of the SciShield Board of Directors and Partner at Strattam Capital.

Xevio Generates Quality Leads and Decreases Cost Per Lead (CPL) with MediaGo's Smartbid Technology

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Mid-America Regional Council, SAN, CVR, Creativity, ROI, Element, Algorithm, Marketing, DNN, Deep learning, Partnership, CPL

Utilizing Fixbid, Xevio tested creative materials with minimal budget and identified users that were more likely to convert.

Key Points: 
  • Utilizing Fixbid, Xevio tested creative materials with minimal budget and identified users that were more likely to convert.
  • After that, Xevio leveraged MediaGo's newly enhanced Smartbid technology to optimize campaigns and ensure they had the minimum bid necessary to secure a display, ultimately boosting conversion rates (CVR) and significantly reducing cost per lead (CPL).
  • MediaGo's Smartbid technology can automate ad bidding management, using data and deep learning algorithms to predict the likelihood of conversions and adjust the baseline pay accordingly.
  • "Baidu Global MediaGo allows us to leverage and benefit from its tested native advertising funnels to increase scale and lead quality," said Nadim Kuttab, CEO and Co-Founder of Xevio.

Xevio Generates Quality Leads and Decreases Cost Per Lead (CPL) with MediaGo's Smartbid Technology

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Friday, December 1, 2023
Mid-America Regional Council, SAN, CVR, Creativity, ROI, Element, Algorithm, Marketing, DNN, Deep learning, Partnership, CPL

Utilizing Fixbid, Xevio tested creative materials with minimal budget and identified users that were more likely to convert.

Key Points: 
  • Utilizing Fixbid, Xevio tested creative materials with minimal budget and identified users that were more likely to convert.
  • After that, Xevio leveraged MediaGo's newly enhanced Smartbid technology to optimize campaigns and ensure they had the minimum bid necessary to secure a display, ultimately boosting conversion rates (CVR) and significantly reducing cost per lead (CPL).
  • MediaGo's Smartbid technology can automate ad bidding management, using data and deep learning algorithms to predict the likelihood of conversions and adjust the baseline pay accordingly.
  • "Baidu Global MediaGo allows us to leverage and benefit from its tested native advertising funnels to increase scale and lead quality," said Nadim Kuttab, CEO and Co-Founder of Xevio.

Ørsted Deploys SparkCognition's AI Solution to Enhance Wind, Solar, and Storage Asset Performance and Increase Energy Production

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Suite, SCADA, Weather, Science Based Targets initiative, Science, Farm, Carbon, Organization, Wind, Maintenance, Hydrogen, Targets, Artificial intelligence, AI, ERP, Renewable energy, Mid-America Regional Council

Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, bioenergy plants, and renewable hydrogen and green fuels facilities worldwide.

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  • Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, bioenergy plants, and renewable hydrogen and green fuels facilities worldwide.
  • "Meeting the rising demand for clean energy requires innovative solutions to ensure our assets run reliably and efficiently," said Rob Keiser, VP of Asset Management, Americas at Ørsted.
  • SparkCognition's Renewable Suite is a comprehensive cloud-based asset performance management platform for utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage assets.
  • "Our patented AI technology, combined with the deep energy expertise of our SparkCognition team and a focus on customer success, are keys to helping organizations succeed."

HUB International and Rightpoint, a Genpact Company, Win Big at 2023 Sitecore Experience Awards with Total Experience Approach

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Other Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Digital Marketing, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Content Marketing, VIU, Insurance, NYSE, Architecture, Organization, Platinum Partners, Total Experience Records, HUB, Hub International, Platinum, AI, Total, Mid-America Regional Council, Video game, Sitecore

Rightpoint, a global experience leader and Genpact (NYSE: G) company, announced today that it supported HUB International, a leading insurance brokerage in North America, in being selected as the Judges’ Choice Winner for the Americas Region in the 2023 Sitecore Experience Awards.

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  • Rightpoint, a global experience leader and Genpact (NYSE: G) company, announced today that it supported HUB International, a leading insurance brokerage in North America, in being selected as the Judges’ Choice Winner for the Americas Region in the 2023 Sitecore Experience Awards.
  • The award celebrates global organizations that drive innovation through digital experiences hosted on Sitecore, a world-leading end-to-end digital experience software.
  • The Sitecore Experience Awards recognize its customers who have utilized the platform to transform their organizations in innovative and impactful ways, clearly demonstrating how their Sitecore-driven solution delivers ground-breaking customer experiences and great overall business value.
  • HUB International earned the Judges’ Choice Winner for its project, “Revolutionizing Efficiency and Technology Advancements with VIU by HUB and Sitecore,” which was designed and implemented by Rightpoint.

Ardent appoints veteran healthcare executives to senior leadership roles

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Other Health, Hospitals, Health, Practice Management, Managed Care, Centene Corporation, Science, Tenet Healthcare, Health care, Arizona State University, Duke University, MMCI, RN, MBA, HCA Healthcare, Growth, Caregiver, University, Partnership, Steward Health Care System, Adrien Deschryver, Gardenhire, Ardent Health Services, Intermountain Health, Patient, BSN, Nursing, Management, Ardent, Mid-America Regional Council

“We are excited to welcome Anika and Joe to Ardent,” said Marty Bonick , president and CEO of Ardent.

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  • “We are excited to welcome Anika and Joe to Ardent,” said Marty Bonick , president and CEO of Ardent.
  • Prior to joining Centene, she was assistant vice president of digital transformation at Intermountain Healthcare.
  • With more than two decades of healthcare operations and leadership experience, he has held executive roles with Tenet Healthcare and HCA Healthcare across California and Florida.
  • “Ardent prioritizes strategies that improve quality and access to care in each of the communities it serves,” said DeSchryver.

NYECC Announces 2023 Energy New York Award Recipients for Innovation and Leadership in Energy

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Constellation, JEDI, Mid-America Regional Council, Sustainability, Organization, Cornell Tech, Durst Organization, Arup, Entrepreneurship, Gerald Loeb Lifetime Achievement Award winners, Vornado Realty Trust, Diversity, Environment, Trane Technologies, New York City Department of Buildings, New Yorker, Justice, Management, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC), one of the largest energy customer advocacy organizations representing energy users in New York State, today announced its 2023 Energy New York Awards (ENYA) recipients. The ENYA honors organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation in energy use and sustainability, and whose work has vast impact. Laura Popa, Deputy Commissioner of Sustainability for the New York City Department of Buildings, served as Keynote Speaker at the event.

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  • ENYA RECIPIENTS: Arup, Jacobs Urban Technology Hub at Cornell Tech JEDI AWARD RECIPIENTS: David Davenport, Kate Frucher LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT: Former Governor George E. Pataki
    NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New York Energy Consumers Council (NYECC), one of the largest energy customer advocacy organizations representing energy users in New York State, today announced its 2023 Energy New York Awards (ENYA) recipients.
  • The ENYA honors organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and innovation in energy use and sustainability, and whose work has vast impact.
  • Laura Popa, Deputy Commissioner of Sustainability for the New York City Department of Buildings, served as Keynote Speaker at the event.
  • received an innovation award for his work on how technology can optimize urban systems while ensuring equity in tech deployment and development.

CobbleStone® Recognized as a High Performer in G2's Americas Regional Grid® Report for Fall 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Cobblestone, G2, High Performance Computing Modernization Program, Mid-America Regional Council, Marketing, Contract lifecycle management, Software, CLM, Risk management

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – recognized as a leading contract lifecycle management (CLM) software by various market research firms – continues to be recognized for raising industry standards.

Key Points: 
  • CobbleStone Contract Insight® has achieved high scores on the Americas Regional Grid® Report for Contract Lifecycle Management for Fall 2023 by G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace.
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software – recognized as a leading contract lifecycle management (CLM) software by various market research firms – continues to be recognized for raising industry standards.
  • As mentioned in the report, "The Americas Regional Grid® Report represents the democratic voice of real software users in the Americas region, rather than the subjective opinion of one analyst."
  • Discover why many real users offer shining reviews on G2 by experiencing CobbleStone Contract Insight for yourself on a free demo.