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Jacobs Awarded $132 Million UK Ministry of Defence Research and Technology Contract

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to supply research and technology services to the United Kingdom's naval nuclear propulsion program.
  • "With this contract, Jacobs will play a key role in supporting existing submarines and developing future propulsion plant for the Ministry of Defence," said Jacobs Vice President Andy White.
  • The company is also responsible for delivering nuclear safety and technical advice to the Royal Navy's submarine service under a $230 million (£185 million), 10-year contract awarded last year.
  • "This will provide another economic boost, supporting 100 more U.K. jobs, with Jacobs already having in excess of 11,000 people across the country."

Astute Imaging Expands Providers AI-Enabled, Real-World-Evidence Image Guided Therapy Platform

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Astute Imaging LLC, a provider of imaging guided therapy and procedure planning services, announced a major expansion of its Providers artificial intelligence (AI) enabled, Real-World-Evidence (RWE) image guided therapy platform. The company fully integrated its core lab imaging services for pre-market clinical trials and post-market surveillance, image-based RWE platform, providing a comprehensive solution for MedTech device companies.

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  • KIRKLAND, Wash., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Astute Imaging LLC, a provider of imaging guided therapy and procedure planning services, announced a major expansion of its Providers artificial intelligence (AI) enabled, Real-World-Evidence (RWE) image guided therapy platform.
  • The company fully integrated its core lab imaging services for pre-market clinical trials and post-market surveillance, image-based RWE platform, providing a comprehensive solution for MedTech device companies.
  • "We are excited to announce this expansion of our RWE image guided therapy platform, which will provide a more comprehensive solution for MedTech device companies," said Wael Elseaidy, CEO of Astute Imaging.
  • This Astute Imaging AI technology will enable MedTech device companies to achieve a completely different level of innovation and creativity based on the Astute Imaging platform.

H&R Block Continues to Drive Innovation with New Vice President of Data Science & Analytics

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

KANSAS CITY, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Rob Horrobin has joined the organization as Vice President, Data Science & Analytics.

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  • KANSAS CITY, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Rob Horrobin has joined the organization as Vice President, Data Science & Analytics.
  • "Our Data Science & Analytics team drives analysis and innovation that better informs strategic decisions," said Bowen.
  • "Rob will champion the data-driven culture at H&R Block and focus on continuous learning and process enhancement through business intelligence data platforms that challenge the status quo."
  • Prior to joining Block, Horrobin spent nearly five years at Pacific Life focused on scaling data science and analytics capabilities.

Opening the Digital Front Door in Clinical Trials to Improve Patient and Clinician Satisfaction, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's no secret that we live in a digital age, and the key to successful patient engagement and clinician satisfaction is technology. From both perspectives, people want to interact in clinical trials with the same ease and ownership they enjoy with banking, shopping and ordering lunch.

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  • In this free webinar, learn about the challenges, problems and opportunities related to the digital front door in clinical trials and how to overcome them.
  • The featured speakers will discuss the fiscal and outcome benefits of digital-first strategies in clinical trials.
  • A digital front door enables sponsors, CROs and AROs to improve patient and clinician satisfaction, data quality and control costs.
  • Featured speakers will discuss challenges, risks and opportunities in digital front door strategies for traditional, decentralized and hybrid trials.

BAE Systems to Play a Key Role in the Delivery of AUKUS Submarines

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Monday, March 13, 2023

On Monday 13 March, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, it was announced that BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines.

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  • On Monday 13 March, as part of the AUKUS trilateral agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, it was announced that BAE Systems will play a key role in helping Australia to acquire its first nuclear powered submarines.
  • Australia and the UK will operate SSN-AUKUS, as their submarines of the future, with construction expected to begin this decade.
  • Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems Chief Executive, said: “The AUKUS agreement will further enhance and deepen the relationship between the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.
  • Since 2020, BAE Systems has recruited more than 1,300 apprentices and graduates into its UK Submarines business, with plans to recruit a further 1,000 early careers trainees this year as it continues to invest in skills to support the delivery of the UK’s submarines programmes.

HMS Anson - The Most Advanced Submarine Ever Built by BAE Systems - Commissioned Into the Royal Navy

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today.

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  • The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today.
  • The Astute submarines are recognised as the most technologically advanced attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy.
  • BAE Systems Chief Executive, Charles Woodburn, said: The Astute class submarines are among the finest engineering accomplishments in the world.
  • BAE Systems has delivered the first four submarines in the Astute class which are currently in service with the Royal Navy.

Quantic™ Electronics to Exhibit at the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic Electronics ("Quantic"), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline"), today announced that it will attend the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France, June 13th 17th.

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  • EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic Electronics ("Quantic"), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline"), today announced that it will attend the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France, June 13th 17th.
  • Representatives from Quantic and recently acquired Quantic Thistle will be available at Stand A411, Hall 5B.
  • Quantic Electronics will attend the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France, June 13th 17th, Stand A411, Hall 5B.
  • Quantic offers a broad and rapidly expanding portfolio of RF, sensing, and power products serving a diverse set of mission critical applications.

Quantic™ Electronics to Exhibit at the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic Electronics ("Quantic"), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline"), today announced that it will attend the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France, June 13th 17th.

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  • EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantic Electronics ("Quantic"), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management ("Arcline"), today announced that it will attend the 2022 Eurosatory Show in Paris, France, June 13th 17th.
  • Representatives from Quantic and recently acquired Quantic Thistle will be available at Stand A411, Hall 5B.
  • Quantic offers a broad and rapidly expanding portfolio of RF, sensing, and power products serving a diverse set of mission critical applications.
  • We have over a century of combined experience as reliable problem-solvers and trusted partners in military, aerospace, industrial and commercial markets.

Ovid Adds Support for Clinician Performance Improvement and Patient-Centered Communication With Astute Doctor

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The goal of clinicians to deliver exceptional care can be challenging to realize, navigating competing demands, time pressure and breakdowns in communication.

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  • The goal of clinicians to deliver exceptional care can be challenging to realize, navigating competing demands, time pressure and breakdowns in communication.
  • That is why we are excited to work with Wolters Kluwer to make Astute Doctor part of Ovid and help optimize clinician efficiency while improving outcomes in patient care, said Kim Frost, Vice President of Content & Partnerships, Astute Doctor Education.
  • The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide.
  • We support clinical effectiveness, learning and research, clinical surveillance and compliance, as well as data solutions.

Astute Named Winner in 2021 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Astute, Inc. (Astute), a leading customer engagement and Voice of the Customer (VoC) platform, announced today that its Email Virtual Assistant (EVA) was named a winner in the Business Intelligence Groups Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program .

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  • Astute, Inc. (Astute), a leading customer engagement and Voice of the Customer (VoC) platform, announced today that its Email Virtual Assistant (EVA) was named a winner in the Business Intelligence Groups Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program .
  • EVAs Robotic Process Automation (RPA) enables enterprises to super-charge their automation efforts and increase their efficiency with very little setup.
  • We are so proud to name Astute as a winner in our inaugural Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program, said Maria Jimenez, chief nominations officer for Business Intelligence Group.
  • The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world.