SME Appoints Jeannine Kunz as CEO

October 11, 2024 by SME Communications Long-time SME executive succeeds Bob Willig who retires at end of the year (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 11, 2024) – SME, the nonprofit dedicated for nearly 100 years to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in North America, today announced the appointment of Jeannine Kunz as the new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer … Continue reading SME Appoints Jeannine Kunz as CEO

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CEOs, World Leaders and Artists Call for Urgent Investment in Africa’s Future

Summary Intel, Cisco, Lawrence H. Summers, Mary Robinson, Nomzamo Mbatha and Stonebwoy, together with over 100 leading organizations and individuals, sign Abidjan Accord calling for $120 Billion for IDA Economic Development Assembly gathers African leaders and the private sector in Abidjan to advocate for investments from the G20 in the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment Presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the … Continue reading CEOs, World Leaders and Artists Call for Urgent Investment in Africa’s Future

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LoopMe launches AI-powered media scoring tool Brand Outcome Scores

First-of-its-kind solution shown to increase brand awareness by over 50% across mobile video, CTV, and display ads LONDON & NEW YORK, 7 October 2024 – LoopMe, a leading technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve brand advertising performance, today announced the launch of Brand Outcome Scores (BOS), a first-of-its-kind AI-powered media scoring tool. This new solution provides advertisers with predictive scoring for their ad buys … Continue reading LoopMe launches AI-powered media scoring tool Brand Outcome Scores

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Acticor Biotech appoints François Guilletas Chief Financial Officer

Paris, France, Octobre 14, 2024 – 08:00am CEST – ACTICOR BIOTECH (FR0014005OJ5 – ALACT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing glenzocimab, an innovative drug for the treatment of cardiovascular emergencies, today announces the appointment of François Guillet as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Éric Cohen who is leaving to pursue other projects. Gilles AVENARD, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Acticor Biotech, comments: “We are delighted to … Continue reading Acticor Biotech appoints François Guilletas Chief Financial Officer

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Avaya Intelligently Augments CX Role With AI-Based ‘Virtual Operations Manager’

October 14, 2024 – DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – GITEX GLOBAL – Avaya, a global leader in enterprise CX, today demonstrated its vision for a future of customer experience orchestrated by AI. “Our customers are seeking to balance innovation with business growth and ROI while avoiding a ‘rip and replace’ of their existing infrastructure. As a result, our approach of Innovation without Disruption is embodied in … Continue reading Avaya Intelligently Augments CX Role With AI-Based ‘Virtual Operations Manager’

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Centra Board Appoints Richard Tugman As Permanent President & CEO

LYNCHBURG, Va., October 10, 2024–The Centra Board of Directors is pleased to announce that effective Oct. 7, Richard Tugman is appointed President & CEO of Centra Health. During an interim period in the role, Richard demonstrated the strong leadership necessary for guiding a complex health system. “Richard’s performance since his appointment in March 2024 as Interim President & CEO, in addition to his leadership in … Continue reading Centra Board Appoints Richard Tugman As Permanent President & CEO

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Microsoft expands AI capabilities to shape a healthier future

October 10, 2024 | Microsoft Source REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 10, 2024 — On Thursday, Microsoft Corp. is unveiling several Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare innovations that connect care experiences, enhance team collaboration, empower healthcare workers, and unlock clinical and operational insights. Through new healthcare AI models in Azure AI Studio, capabilities for healthcare data solutions in Microsoft Fabric, the healthcare agent service in Copilot Studio, and an AI-driven … Continue reading Microsoft expands AI capabilities to shape a healthier future

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FusionTek Expands IT Capabilities with Acquisition of dpe Systems

October 10, 2024 – KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kirkland-based IT managed service provider (MSP) FusionTek is pleased to announce its acquisition of Seattle-based IT company, dpe Systems. This marks the second acquisition in just a year, signaling FusionTek’s strategic efforts to identify and acquire companies that fill gaps in their offerings, enhancing their ability to deliver more comprehensive solutions to the businesses they serve. FusionTek, based out of the … Continue reading FusionTek Expands IT Capabilities with Acquisition of dpe Systems

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