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DORN Partners with Cardinus to Revolutionize Workplace Safety with Advanced Virtual Injury Prevention and Industry-Leading Ergonomics Software
DENVER & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ErgonomicSoftware--DORN Companies, a global provider of holistic workplace ergonomics, injury prevention, and pain relief solutions, announced today a new partnership with Cardinus, a London firm offering an array of software-powered safety tools for employers across industries. Through this new relationship, DORN will expand its tech-based safety and ergonomics offerings to its clients' office teams while bringing nearly three decades of experience in hands-on ergonomics and inj
Novotech Earns Renewed Certification as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EOCGE--Novotech, a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO), proudly announces its continued recognition as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) in 2024. This marks another milestone in Novotech's ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. The EOCGE certification is a prestigious accolade in Australia's business landscape, acknowledging organizations that demonstrate excepti
New Report Reveals TikTok’s Uncertain Future Is Driving Changes in Consumer Behavior
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Insight’s latest report, TikTok’s Uncertain Future, reveals that retailers may find themselves caught off guard by potential disruptions if a TikTok ban goes into effect. The report finds that while 68% of retailers acknowledge that a TikTok ban could impact their business and conversion rates, only 28% have a contingency plan in place. "Retailers risk losing a powerful product discovery platform if TikTok is shut down,” said Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight.
Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Memphis Dealership to Jim Keras Automotive
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #autoindustry--Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Memphis, Tennessee-based Sunrise Auto Group in the sale of its remaining dealership, Sunrise Buick GMC Covington Pike, to Memphis-based Jim Keras Automotive. The completion of this transaction represents Kerrigan Advisors’ 277th dealership transaction, including 85 in the Southern region since 2020. “We are proud to have completed the final sale in Bob Be
Western Union to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 11th
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 11th. The presentation will begin at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, Chief Executive Officer. Investors and interested parties will be able to listen to the investor presentation via webcast from www.westernunion.com, under the investor relations section. The archived
PsychoGenics Inc. Awarded $3 Million SBIR Grant to Employ Its AI-Enabled Platforms to Find Treatments for Rare Disorders
PARAMUS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PsychoGenics, a leader in AI-enabled phenotypic drug discovery, has been awarded a Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by NIMH, worth up to $3 million over four years. This grant will support PsychoGenics in utilizing eCube®, its proprietary AI-enabled EEG platform, along with its advanced machine learning tools, to identify novel applications for existing drugs targeting rare diseases. There are approximately 10,000 identified rare disease
Nearly One in Five Consumers Struck by Online Identity Fraud, According to ACI Worldwide Speedpay Pulse Report
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital payment preferences are surging, according to the 2024 ACI Speedpay Pulse Report, published by ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology. More than three-quarters of Americans now prefer to pay their bills digitally, especially Gen Z and Millennials, who show a significant inclination toward mobile payments. However, this increase in digital payments also brings about heightened risks – almost one in five consumers su
All-in-One: How Cynet is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity for MSPs
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #cybersecurity--Managed Services Providers (MSPs) are increasingly looking to provide cybersecurity services based on heightened demand from their current clients. Though the revenue potential is lucrative, the road for many MSPs to transition into a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) is perceived as prohibitively difficult, time-consuming and expensive. Cynet’s All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform offers a compelling solution to this challenge. By unifying a full suite of cybersec
Emmy-Winning Comedian Trevor Noah to Headline Indeed FutureWorks 2024
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Indeed, the world’s #1 job site1 and a global job matching and hiring platform, will host its annual FutureWorks conference on September 26, 2024. The event will take place in person in Dallas, TX, bringing together top talent leaders to discuss how the world can work better. The event is also available for virtual viewing. Registration is now open at IndeedFutureWorks.com. Indeed FutureWorks 2024 will explore ways that better work can lead to better lives and ho
Redfin Reports The Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment is a Record $67,500, Up 15% From a Year Ago
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #housingmarket--(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The typical down payment for U.S. homebuyers hit a record high of $67,500 in June, up 14.8% from $58,788 a year earlier, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. This was the 12th consecutive month the median down payment rose year over year. The nearly-15% jump in the median down payment significantly outpaced the increase in home prices, which were up 4% in June year over year. The increase is
EFG Companies Research Reveals Missed Business by Dealers Via Online Inquiries
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AutoDealers--EFG Companies analyzed 10 years of online consumer vehicle inquiries for dealers across the nation revealing missed business opportunities.
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (CCC) (NASDAQ: CCCS), a leading cloud platform powering the P&C insurance economy, today announced that management will present at the following investor conferences: The Citi Global TMT Conference in New York, NY. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. ET. The Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference in San Francisco, CA. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1
SugarCRM Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing Report
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SugarCRM, provider of the award-winning intelligence-driven sales automation platform, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US52034425, June 2024). The report notes, “SugarCRM focuses on the midmarket segment and considers manufacturing as a strategic vertical, with the company's solutions adopted by over 1,200 B2B industrial manufacturing
NICE’s AI-Powered Digital Evidence Management Solution Selected by Augusta, Georgia DA’s Office to Deliver Timelier Justice
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NICE--NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the District Attorney’s Office for the Augusta (Georgia) Judicial Circuit will be deploying NICE Justice digital evidence management, one of the AI-powered solutions in NICE’s Evidencentral platform, to deliver timelier justice for victims of crime. Through its deployment of NICE Justice, the DA’s Office aims to reduce delays associated with evidence intake and handling, and move cases through the criminal justice system f
PropertyGuru Group Limited Cancels Earnings Release Conference Call
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PropertyGuru Group Limited (NYSE: PGRU) (“PropertyGuru” or “the Company”), Southeast Asia’s leading 1 property technology company, today announced that it will no longer hold its second quarter financial results conference call originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 7:30am Eastern Standard Time (EST) / 7:30pm Singapore Standard Time (SGT) due to the announcement on August 16, 2024 that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquire
RF Deepens Its Focus in the Essential Services Sector With Rent-A-John Acquisition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RF Investment Partners, a provider of flexible growth capital, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Rent-A-John, a leading provider of portable sanitation facilities. Rent-A-John represents the first acquisition under RF’s newly formed portable sanitation platform. This RF-led platform is actively seeking tuck-in acquisitions as it builds the preferred provider of portable sanitation solutions throughout the Southeast and beyond. North Carolina-based Rent-A-John
Monroe Capital Supports Sunstone Partners’ EverService Holdings LLC
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility to support the future growth of EverService Holdings, LLC (“EverService”), an existing portfolio company of Sunstone Partners. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, EverService is a provider of customer acquisition and engagement services to small and mid-sized businesses. Serving businesses across legal, home services, and healthcare industri
TCW Expands Global Footprint With Opening of Dubai Office
LOS ANGELES & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TCW Group, a leading global asset management firm, today announced that it has continued its global expansion with the opening of a new office in Dubai, UAE. The new office, located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will focus on supporting and serving the investment needs of Sovereign and Institutional clients in the Middle East. This new location represents TCW’s first office in the Middle East. Over time, the F
O2 Invests in and Partners with Harley Exteriors
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #O2Investment--O2 Investment Partners announced today that it has partnered with Harley Exteriors to support the company’s rapid growth.
Primerica Household Budget Index™: Purchasing Power for Middle-Income Families Held Steady in July
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI), a leading provider of financial services and products in the United States and Canada, announced today the release of the Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™), a monthly index illustrating the purchasing power of middle-income households with income between $30,000 and $130,000. In July 2024, the average purchasing power for middle-income households was 101.1%, relatively unchanged compared to 101.0% in June 2024. A year ago, the in