Fortrea’s AI Innovation Studio Revolutionises Clinical Trials Execution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), has launched its artificial intelligence (AI) Innovation Studio, signalling a strategic investment in reshaping the execution of clinical trials today and into the future.

According to Fortrea in a statement, the studio will develop and deploy AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to drive speed, agility, quality and enhanced patient safety in the clinical research process by equipping and empowering people to focus on the critical human element of clinical trials.

“Fortrea’s AI Innovation Studio will enable enhanced technological capabilities that will allow AI-enabled systems to perform cutting-edge processes, such as trial simulations, predictive analytics and pattern recognition, as well as repetitive, administrative, ‘machine-friendly tasks’,” said Fortrea Chief Information Officer, Alejandro Martinez Galindo.

Fortrea’s AI Innovation Studio aims to partner across Fortrea and with its customers to provide technology solutions for bespoke site and sponsor innovation strategies; develop net new, greenfield technology innovations; and support existing infrastructure and operations with enhanced technology.

Technologies under development in the studio include smartphone-enabled data collection; specialised large language models for text comprehension and generation; symbolic AI with real-valued logic, namely building decision logic using real-world scenarios and data; mixed reality and augmented intelligence; advanced data mining and predictive analytics; as well as digital twinning.

Strategic application of these technologies is expected to result in meaningful advancements in patient recruitment and retention, protocol creation/optimisation, risk-based quality monitoring and overall delivery speed and quality.

These technologies can also deliver an improved patient experience and greater productivity for Fortrea customers, sites and employees.

Developments from the AI Innovation Studio will be critical to Fortrea’s clinical technology platform, which is being designed to integrate clinical trial technology into a consumer-grade, location-agnostic, omni-channel, persona-based experience accessible through a single screen.

Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigour, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network, with a team working in more than 90 countries to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally.

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PANGEA WINS PRESTIGIOUS QUALITY AWARD

Leather Manufacturer Prioritizes Quality & Customer Service


Rochester Hills, MI, June 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pangea is thrilled to announce that it has received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement in Quality Performance for 2023 from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). This esteemed award recognizes Pangea's outstanding quality performance in supplying leather for several Toyota and Lexus models produced in Japan, including the Lexus RX, Lexus ES, Ace, Camry, and Rav4.

The award highlights Pangea's significant improvements in quality, displaying a remarkable 50% improvement from 2022. This accomplishment underscores the company's unwavering commitment to excellence and its dedication to meeting the highest standards for its customers and organization.

"We are proud to share this Certificate of Achievement in Quality Performance for 2023 from TMC," said Ron Main, Director, Global Customer Quality of Pangea. "This recognition is a testament to our passion and dedication to our customers. It is a well-deserved achievement for our entire team."

The journey to this honor was not without its challenges, the customer appreciated the Pangea team’s unwavering support. Of note, Pangea held monthly leather working meetings with Toyota and their seat suppliers to review parts with a primary goal to educate and calibrate to program requirements.

These well-developed customer relationships and the substantial improvement in quality for 2023 have re-established Pangea as a steadfast supplier to TMC. The Quality Performance Award from TMC is a recognition of Pangea's commitment to excellence and its role as a trusted partner.

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Jacquelyn Smith
Pangea
2484362200
JSmith@PangeaMade.com 

SOURCE : Pangea

Discover Global Network-NETS Alliance Strengthens Presence In APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Discover Global Network and Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) have launched their strategic agreement, signed in 2022, in an event with executives from both companies.

The agreement will expand the global acceptance footprint for Discover Global Network cardholders within Singapore, which include Discover, Diners Club International, and Network Alliance cards.

“Our strategic alliance with NETS in Singapore contributes to our rapid expansion in the Asia Pacific region.

“We have seen increased spending in the region from consumers around the world, and we want those shoppers to be able to pay how they want,” said Discover managing director, head of international markets, APAC, Chris Winter in a statement.

Meanwhile, NETS Group chief executive officer, Lawrence Chan said: “NETS is grateful that we are now able to better achieve our purpose of connecting communities, empowering lives by bringing more customers who wish to use Discover to pay our merchants.”

NETS is one of the key acquirers in Singapore with over 130,000 acceptance points, and this agreement gives Discover Global Network cardholders the ability to use their cards at Point-of-Sale (POS) across Singapore in segments such as food and beverage, retail, convenience stores and supermarkets.

With 34 per cent spend growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region for Discover Global Network in 2023 alone, Discover Global Network’s agreement with NETS is the latest collaboration to bring more payment opportunities to cardholders and more customers to merchants.

In addition to Singapore, through recent enablement with payments companies in Australia and China, Discover Global Network cardholders can make payments at millions of accepting merchants around the region.

Discover Global Network is the global payments brand of Discover Financial Services which has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States (US), since its inception in 1986. Discover Financial Services is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognised brands in US financial services.

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Mediktor Acquires Sensely To Broaden Global Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Mediktor, the leading digital healthcare company, has announced the acquisition of Sensely, a San Francisco-based, digital healthcare provider that pioneered an empathy-driven conversation platform to support hospital systems and insurance services with world-class member engagement.

This consolidation of two world-leading artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions providers marks a major medical technology milestone, extending Mediktor’s global presence to more than 35 countries and expanding its footprint in the United States.

In a statement, Mediktor Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Cristian Pascual said this acquisition is a transformational step for Mediktor and reinforced its commitment to digital health innovation.

“By joining forces with Sensely, we are poised to offer a leading top-notch AI solution to multiple businesses, ultimately improving millions of people's access to healthcare,” he said.

Meanwhile, Sensely Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Odessky said: “Mediktor and Sensely represent the perfect synergy between AI-based symptom assessment and empathy-driven virtual assistance that puts patients at the centre.

“The combination of these two organisations provides customers with a strong, comprehensive suite of technology services that are proven to increase efficiency and reduce overhead costs for institutions while offering unparalleled personalised engagement services to patients and insurance members.”

The merger creates one of the largest global AI-based solutions providers in the healthcare ecosystem. The new organisation will be driven by an enriched conversational healthcare platform to help increase efficiencies and reduce costs using its complementary technologies, including the company’s AI medical assistant.

According to a recent survey of insurance customers, 54 per cent of patients who used it were satisfied with the medical guidance it provided and did not need additional services or follow-up from a physician.

As a result of the integration, Mediktor will acquire educational healthcare content from Mayo Clinic, which was developed as part of a pre-existing agreement with Sensely, in which the clinic will also become a shareholder of the newly integrated company and hold a seat on the Board of Directors as an observer.

Mediktor plans to integrate Sensely’s current staff and management team into the new organisation, where Odessky will take on the role of Chief Product Officer, bringing his vast experience and leadership to the team.

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TEALIUM'S DIGITAL VELOCITY CONFERENCES RETURN GLOBALLY

The 10th annual flagship conference is hosted in San Diego, London, and Sydney, bringing together customers and partners from around the world


San Diego, June 5 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Tealium, the largest independent and most trusted customer data platform (CDP), is hosting three flagship Digital Velocity conferences in-person for customers and partners in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. This year's theme, Welcome to the Real-Time Revolution: Where Moments Matter, will showcase how customer data can be used to enhance business and customer experience results, specifically in the areas of AI, privacy, and compliance.

“The experience economy is undergoing major shifts driven by the acceleration of AI and evolving global privacy regulations,” said Jeff Lunsford, CEO of Tealium. “Tealium’s real-time platform helps brands take customer experience initiatives to new heights. We enable companies to dazzle customers during their most pivotal moments through data-driven personalization and seamless digital experiences that prioritize trust and respect for consumer privacy. This year at Digital Velocity, we will be deep-diving into how we make that possible for the enterprises we serve globally, featuring use cases directly from our customers.” 

Below are the schedules for Tealium’s 2024 Digital Velocity conferences:

• Digital Velocity EMEA in London (June 4-5): Customer speakers include TUI Group, Schneider Electric, Invoca, and more.
• Digital Velocity North America in San Diego (June 10-12): Customer speakers include DIRECTV, Snowflake, Four Seasons, Liberty Mutual, AdventHealth, and more.
• Digital Velocity APJ in Crown Sydney (June 27): Customer speakers include Virgin, Snowflake, Transhuman, Domain, and more.

This year, Tealium announces strategic investments in several areas as part of its commitment to innovation:

• The Tealium Trust Platform: Tealium’s standardized and governed infrastructure for real-time data applications and increased observability to orchestrate compliant customer data flows. This is a culmination of advancements to Tealium’s user interface (UI), embedded analytics, integration marketplace, and more. 
• Real-Time Data: The Tealium Moments API and Tealium Moments IQ are just the start of the company’s zero- and first-party real-time data solutions. These features provide real-time insights in new and more flexible ways to own the moments that matter most. 
• Artificial Intelligence: Data readiness is the foundation for AI success. Tealium is investing heavily in existing and new AI-powered solutions for more intelligent insights. 
  • Tealium Predict: DIY-style, machine learning technology for enhanced customer experience initiatives.  
  • Tealium Genius: New AI assistant to boost productivity and support teams in better understanding their data layer.
  • Tealium for AI: Fuel AI models with consented, filtered, and enriched data in real-time.
• Expanded Partnerships: Embrace stack composability to leverage customers’ existing and new partner integrations for a more centralized infrastructure.
  • Tealium’s Cloud Data Warehouse Partner Ecosystem: A collection of integrations to work in harmony with cloud data providers, like Snowflake.
  • Global Ad Partner Expansion: New integration capabilities to accelerate ad performance and measurement with Snap, Pinterest, LinkedIn, The Trade Desk, Reddit, and more. 

Tealium is also continuing to innovate within highly-regulated industries and has now launched Tealium for Healthcare. This new suite of solutions supports healthcare companies in reimagining the patient experience, all while prioritizing HIPAA compliance. The solution includes the following features: consent management, identity resolution for unified customer views, and secure data routing to protect PHI across the entire customer journey, among others. 

To learn more and register for a Digital Velocity event in your region, visit tealium.com/events.

To keep up with the latest company news, visit Tealium’s Newsroom.

About Tealium

As the most trusted CDP, Tealium connects data so businesses can better connect with their customers. Tealium’s real-time data infrastructure allows brands to power their AI models and activate data for enhanced in-the-moment experiences. Tealium’s turnkey integration ecosystem supports more than 1,300 built-in connections from the world’s most prominent technology experts. Tealium's solutions include a real-time customer data platform with machine learning, tag management, an API hub, and data management solutions that make customer data more valuable, actionable, privacy-compliant, and secure. Named as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Customer Data Platforms™, more than 850 leading businesses globally trust Tealium to power their customer data strategies. For more information, visit www.tealium.com.


Natalie Passarelli
Tealium Inc.
3129650210
natalie.passarelli@tealium.com 


SOURCE : Tealium Inc.

PANGEA UNVEILS ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Achieving Excellence in Environmental Stewardship and Ethical Practices

Rochester Hills, MI, June 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pangea, a pioneering force in the automotive leather industry, proudly unveils its annual Sustainability Report, showcasing remarkable achievements in environmental stewardship, ethical business practices, and social responsibility. The report highlights Pangea's unwavering commitment to driving positive change and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.

This reporting year was an important year for Pangea who not only reduced their carbon footprint, and that of each product, they also introduced a new series of Advanced Leather Products—Ecoda, Terova, Vendura, and Nevila—each boasting distinct characteristics and improvements over standard materials, reinforcing Pangea's commitment to innovation and quality.

Key Accomplishments Featured in the Report:

• Gold Standard Accolades: Pangea attained the prestigious Leather Working Group Gold Standard across all leather producing sites globally, underscoring its dedication to responsible leather manufacturing practices.

• Acclaimed Certifications: Renowned certifications from Supplier Assurance (NQC), Drive Sustainability, EcoVadis, and the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) further validate Pangea's commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

• Emissions Reduction: A remarkable 16% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions compared to the prior year demonstrates Pangea's dedication to lowering its carbon footprint. This reduction has led to a corporate average decrease from 1.14 kgCO₂e/m² to 0.96 kgCO₂e/m² of finished leather.

• Energy & Water Conservation: Energy consumption decreased by approximately 5% across the board, while water usage was reduced by over 10%, showcasing Pangea's proactive efforts in resource conservation.

• Chemical Management: Nearly 20% of chemicals used comprised natural components or content from renewable sources, emphasizing Pangea's dedication to safer and more sustainable chemical management practices.

• Waste Recycling: Pangea recycled nearly 20% more waste than the previous year, demonstrating its commitment to waste reduction and circular economy principles.

Commenting on the release of the report, Pangea's Sales, Marketing & Design EVP, Tim Brennan, expressed pride in the company's achievements, stating, "At Pangea, sustainability is not just a goal; it's a fundamental principle that guides our every action. Our annual Sustainability Report reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence in environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and social responsibility. We remain steadfast in our commitment to becoming the most trusted, sustainable supplier to our customers." 

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IRDETO WINS FOR ANTI-PIRACY AT THE 2024 CYBERSECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Irdeto Anti-Piracy Services garner top recognition for outstanding innovation and industry leadership

AMSTERDAM, May 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as the winner of the Anti-Piracy category at the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

As one of the most reputable awards body in the industry, the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards has earned global recognition for spotlighting the successes of the foremost contributors to the cybersecurity space with rigorous attention from the expert community. The awards connect with an extensive network of over 600,000 cybersecurity professionals.

This year, Irdeto is proud to have been recognized for its signature Anti-Piracy Services - a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to meet the broad demands of content creators, broadcasters and service providers in the battle against illegal content sharing. Leveraging advanced technology and extensive industry expertise, these services stand as an all-in resource for detecting, addressing and thwarting the unauthorized distribution and viewing of protected content across a variety of platforms and channels.

Key features:

Internet Monitoring and Enforcement: Irdeto employs advanced web-scanning technologies to oversee online activity, including sites, social media, and file-sharing networks, for copyright violations. Upon detection, Irdeto initiates legal measures, such as sending cease and desist orders, to eliminate the pirated content.

Watermarking Technology: Irdeto’s watermarking solutions implant invisible, distinct markers within media assets, allowing for the tracking of illicit copies to their origin. The technology also aids in pinpointing the breach source and thus executing precise legal action against the violators. 

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