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ISG
Europe

GenAI Becoming Part of Workplace Transformation in U.K.

Organizations are preparing for GenAI as part of broader plans to improve productivity, sustainability and employee experience, ISG Provider Lens™ report says October 21, 2024 – LONDON – Organizations in the U.K. are preparing for greater adoption of generative AI within the next 12 to 18 months as part of their overall workplace transformation programs, according to a new research report published today by Information … Continue reading GenAI Becoming Part of Workplace Transformation in U.K.

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axolbio
Europe

Axol Bioscience acquires Phenocell to advance human disease models

Acquisition expands Axol’s iPSC-derived cell models and service offering to include ophthalmology and dermatology CAMBRIDGE / EDINBURGH, UK, and GRASSE, FRANCE, October 2024: Axol Bioscience Ltd. (Axol), a leading induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology provider for drug discovery, today announced it has fully acquired Phenocell SAS, a pioneer in iPSC-based products and bioassays for skin and retinal disorders. The acquisition extends Axol’s portfolio of iPSC-derived cell … Continue reading Axol Bioscience acquires Phenocell to advance human disease models

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Seaport Therapeutics
United States

Seaport Therapeutics Closes $225 Million Oversubscribed Series B Financing Round

Financing led by General Atlantic with participation from T. Rowe Price Associates, Foresite Capital, Invus, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) as well as other new investors Founding investors ARCH Venture Partners, Sofinnova Investments, Third Rock Ventures, and PureTech Health also participated Proceeds will support key clinical milestones in Seaport’s pipeline of first and best-in-class neuropsychiatric medicines BOSTON, October 21, 2024 … Continue reading Seaport Therapeutics Closes $225 Million Oversubscribed Series B Financing Round

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TRAILSTONE
United States

Trailstone and Eurowind Energy start collaboration in Portugal

Trailstone and Eurowind Energy close their first two deals! October 21, 2024  – PORTO, Portugal – Trailstone Group, a global energy and technology company delivering risk management and optimization solutions for renewable assets in Europe, the US and Japan, has signed two deals with renewable energy developer, Eurowind Energy. “We are pleased to be working with Eurowind Energy and are delighted to be helping them to … Continue reading Trailstone and Eurowind Energy start collaboration in Portugal

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Visa Inc
United States

Visa’s Growth Corporates Working Capital Index Reveals 300% Increase in Working Capital Efficiency

October 20, 2024 Top performing growth corporates surveyed saved an average of $11 million, with virtual card usage jumping 32% SAN FRANCISCO – Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced the findings from its second annual global Growth Corporates Working Capital Index. The findings revealed an astounding increase in working capital usage and efficiency, with an 81% adoption rate of at least one working … Continue reading Visa’s Growth Corporates Working Capital Index Reveals 300% Increase in Working Capital Efficiency

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greenpeace
Europe

Greenpeace comment on the International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook 2024

16 October 2024 – Press Release Paris, France – The International Energy Agency has released their latest World Energy Outlook report today, affirming ​​global demand for oil, gas, and coal is on track to peak by the end of this decade and warning that failure to accelerate climate action now will put the world on course for a global average temperature rise of 2.4oC by … Continue reading Greenpeace comment on the International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook 2024

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Bonitasoft
Europe

Bonitasoft Announces the Appointment of Its New CEO, Christophe Bouron

October 17, 2024 – GRENOBLE, France – Bonitasoft, a major player in Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, announces the appointment of Christophe Bouron as its new CEO. His arrival marks a new strategic step for the publisher, aimed at strengthening its international expansion and continuing its investments in technological innovation, particularly around AI. The arrival of Christophe Bouron as the new CEO of Bonitasoft marks … Continue reading Bonitasoft Announces the Appointment of Its New CEO, Christophe Bouron

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2024 Democratic National Convention generated $371.4 million in economic impact
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2024 Democratic National Convention generated $371.4 million in economic impact

2024 Democratic National Convention generated $371.4 million in economic impactReport released today by Choose Chicago and the Chicago 2024 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention shows the impact of this transformational event. CHICAGO (October 17, 2024) – Today, Choose Chicago and the Chicago 2024 Host Committee announced the release of a comprehensive report detailing the economic impact of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) on … Continue reading 2024 Democratic National Convention generated $371.4 million in economic impact

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