Sodexo and ‘Women Back to Work’ Help Bridge the Employment Gap for Women Re-entering the workforce

New Partnership Provides Access to Hundreds of Job Opportunities

Gaithersburg, MD, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — More than 2.5M women have left the workplace between February 2020 and January of this year, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Sodexo, a food service and facilities management company and the 19th largest employer in the world, announced today a partnership with Santa Clara-based – Women Back to Work, to help bridge the employment gap for women and provide access to hundreds of current management opportunities.

“We have more than 25,000 professional, educated, and highly qualified women in our database who have chosen to take a break in their careers for various reasons from caring for aging parents and raising children to increased work and life pressure created by the pandemic,” said Sonu Ratra, Founder of Women to Work, Co-Founder of Akraya, and a working mother who left the workforce for 18 months to focus on her newborn daughter. “We applaud companies like Sodexo who recognize that a gap in a woman’s resume is not a lack of skill or motivation.”

In fact, Women Back to Work’s database touts that 99 percent of its returners have a bachelor’s degree, 73 percent hold a master’s degree, and the average amount of work experience is 10 years. Sodexo has identified management roles in information technology, marketing, finance, communications, and human resources as initial opportunities for Women Back to Work returners.

“We are excited to continue our support of women,” said Stephanie Payne, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Sodexo North America. “We are proud to partner with Women Back to Work and help connect women looking to re-enter the workforce with available roles at Sodexo.”

Sodexo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and specifically women and gender equality, is longstanding. Women make up 60 percent of Sodexo’s Board and the company has committed 40 percent of its senior roles to women by 2025. Additionally, the company’s employee resource group for women, SoTogether, has more than 1,000 members and provides ongoing professional development opportunities, networking, and resources to aid women in a variety of life stages and decisions. In 2020, Sodexo was named to NAFE’s Top Companies for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives, Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index and FORTUNE’s list of the World’s most Admired Companies.

For women interested in returning to the workforce and career opportunities within Sodexo, please visit our landing page at Women Back to Work.

 

About Sodexo North America

Sodexo North America is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence in 64 countries. Sodexo is a leading provider of integrated food, facilities management and other services that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life for millions of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, sports and leisure, government and other environments daily. Sodexo is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and safety, while upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility and ethical business conduct. In support of local communities across the U.S., in 2020, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation mobilized 10,000 Sodexo volunteers to distribute 4.1 million meals to help 5.9 million children and adults meet their immediate food needs. Since 1996, the Stop Hunger Foundation has contributed $36.7 million to help feed children in America impacted by hunger. To learn more about Sodexo, visit us.sodexo.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.



Madison Brennan
Sodexo
443-340-0011
[email protected]

Hill International to Present at Virtual 33rd Annual Roth Conference

PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hill International, Inc. (NYSE: HIL) (“Hill” or the “Company”), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that CEO Raouf Ghali and CFO Todd Weintraub will be conducting 1×1 meetings with investors during the 33rd Annual ROTH Conference being held virtually from March 15 – 17, 2021. Hill’s meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 17. A copy of the presentation will be available via the “Investor Relations” section of Hill’s website at www.hillintl.com.

About Hill International

Hill International, with more than 2,700 professionals in more than 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

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Certain statements contained herein may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and it is our intent that any such statements be protected by the safe harbor created thereby. Except for historical information, the matters set forth herein including, but not limited to, any statements of belief or intent, any statements concerning our plans, strategies, and objectives for future operations are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that the expectations, estimates, and assumptions reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements are set forth in the Risk Factors section and elsewhere in the reports we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including that unfavorable global economic conditions may adversely impact our business, our backlog may not be fully realized as revenue, and our expenses may be higher than anticipated. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.

Hill International, Inc.

Elizabeth J. Zipf, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Vice President
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Devin Sullivan
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Badger Daylighting Ltd. March 2021 Cash Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Badger Daylighting Ltd. (“Badger”) is pleased to announce its March 2021 cash dividend.

March 2021 Cash Dividend

Badger today announced that the directors of Badger declared a cash dividend for the month of March 2021 of $0.0525 per share, which equates to $0.63 per share on an annualized basis. Payment will be made on or about April 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2021.

Badger expects that the dividend will be an “eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes and thus qualify for the enhanced gross-up and tax credit regime for certain shareholders.

About Badger Daylighting Ltd.

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services. Badger works for contractors and facility owners in a broad range of infrastructure industries. These market segments consist primarily of infrastructure projects in areas such as energy generation, electricity and natural gas transmission networks, roads and highways, telecommunications, water and sewage treatment and general municipal infrastructure. Customers in these segments typically operate near high concentrations of underground power, communication, water, gas and sewer lines, particularly in large urban centres where safety and economic risks are high and therefore non-destructive excavation provides a safe alternative for certain customer excavation requirements. The Company’s key technology is the Badger HydrovacTM, which is used primarily for safe excavation around critical infrastructure and in congested underground conditions. The Badger Hydrovac uses a pressurized water stream to liquefy the soil cover, which is then removed with a powerful vacuum system and deposited into a storage tank. Badger manufactures and designs its truck-mounted hydrovac units, giving Badger the opportunity to incorporate feedback from its hydrovac operators into its existing and future design and manufacturing processes.

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Pramod Bhatia, Vice President, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations

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Calgary, Alberta T2R 1P3
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STRATA Skin Sciences Announces Independent Study Published in the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology


Vitiligo Repigmentation Achieved in Five Treatments with XTRAC® Excimer Laser

HORSHAM, Pa., March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ: SSKN) STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (“STRATA”), a medical technology company in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery dedicated to developing, commercializing and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions, today announced the publication of an independent study on the treatment of vitiligo using the Company’s XTRAC excimer laser. The study was conducted by a team of dermatologists in Japan and was approved by the Ethics Committee of Kansai Medical University Kori Hospital. The results of the study were published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

The study results demonstrated that patients with refractory vitiligo achieved satisfactory repigmentation in five treatments, including those who were previously unresponsive to conventional treatments such as topical steroids, excimer light and narrowband UVB light. These patients were treated under a minimal blistering dose protocol using the XTRAC excimer laser, which provided better therapeutic effects with fewer treatments as compared to other UVB phototherapies. The study attributed better patient outcomes to XTRAC’s higher irradiation rate as compared to other available UVB phototherapies. In addition, the XTRAC treatments were well tolerated, and the use of a minimal blistering dose was shown to potentially reduce the number of treatment sessions required, thereby lessening the burden on patients and medical staff.

“We are delighted to see independent studies performed that continue to validate and highlight the efficacy of our XTRAC excimer laser in treating dermatologic diseases,” said Bob Moccia, President and Chief Executive Officer. “There is a large unmet need in Japan for the treatment of vitiligo, a devastating condition with limited treatment options. As we continue our focus on delivering our therapy solution to patients in Japan, we are encouraged by the positive results of this study to support our efforts; the data clearly demonstrate improved clinical outcomes with XTRAC treatments over the alternatives to treat vitiligo.”

Reference – Noborio, R., Nomura, Y., Nakamura, M., Nishida, E., Kiyohara, T., Tanizaki, H. and Morita, A. (2021), Efficacy of 308‐nm excimer laser treatment for refractory vitiligo: a case series of treatment based on the minimal blistering dose. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol.

About STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. (www.strataskinsciences.com)
STRATA Skin Sciences is a medical technology company in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery dedicated to developing, commercializing and marketing innovative products for the treatment of dermatologic conditions. Its products include the XTRAC® excimer laser and VTRAC® lamp systems utilized in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo and various other skin conditions.

The Company’s proprietary XTRAC® excimer laser delivers a highly targeted therapeutic beam of UVB light to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma, diseases which impact over 31 million patients in the United States alone. The technology is covered by multiple patents, including exclusive rights for patents for the delivery of treatment to vitiligo patients.

STRATA’s unique business model leverages targeted Direct to Consumer (DTC) advertising to generate awareness and utilizes its in-house call center and insurance advocacy teams to increase volume for the Company’s partner dermatology clinics.

The XTRAC business has used this proven DTC model to grow its domestic dermatology partner network to over 832 clinics, with a worldwide installed base of over 2,300 devices. The Company is able to offer 90% of DTC patients an introduction to physicians prescribing a reimbursable solution, using XTRAC, within a 10-mile radius of their house. The Company is a leader in dermatology in-clinic business generation for its partners.

The Company has now introduced its Home by XTRAC™ business, leveraging in-house resources; including DTC advertising, in-house call center and its insurance reimbursement team to provide an at-home, insurance-reimbursed treatment option for patients with certain skin diseases that do not qualify for in-office treatments.


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This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include but are not limited to the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and may contain words such as “will,” “may,” “seeks,” and “expects,” that suggest future events or trends. These statements, the Company’s ability to generate the growth in its core business, the Company’s ability to develop social media marketing campaigns, and the Company’s ability to build a leading franchise in dermatology and aesthetics, the Company’s ability to develop a business for home-based treatment of skin diseases, are based on the Company’s current expectations and are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the Company’s expectations due to financial, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory, adverse market conditions or supply chain interruptions resulting from the corona virus and political factors or conditions affecting the Company and the medical device industry in general, future responses to and effects of COVID-19 pandemic, as well as more specific risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company’s SEC reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Given such uncertainties, any or all these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect or unreliable. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. The Company urges investors to carefully review its SEC disclosures available at www.sec.gov and www.strataskinsciences.com.

Investor Contacts:

Leigh Salvo    
(415) 937-5404    

i[email protected]
  
   



Absolute Software Empowers Enterprise and Education Organizations to Maximize Technology Investments with Expanded Web Usage Analytics

Absolute Software Empowers Enterprise and Education Organizations to Maximize Technology Investments with Expanded Web Usage Analytics

Reports 158 percent increase quarter over quarter in number of Absolute customers leveraging detailed web utilization and adoption metrics

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Absolute Software™ (NASDAQ: ABST) (TSX: ABST), a leader in Endpoint Resilience™ solutions, today announced the availability of expanded Web Usage analytics, enabling IT and Security teams with deeper historical insights and customizable reports to better understand website usage patterns and web application adoption, as well as identify unsanctioned web apps or out-of-policy web behavior.

Absolute made its Web Usage feature generally available last year to help education and enterprise organizations ensure remote employees and students had the tools needed to remain connected, engaged, and secure. The company recently reported a 158 percent increase from Q1 FY21 to Q2 FY21 in the number of customers using it to help maximize their return on web-based technology investments and strengthen web security policies.

The need to measure and monitor web app usage is likely to continue as remote and hybrid models solidify their place in long-term plans. A recent International Data Corporation (IDC) report notes that 42 percent of IT decision makers indicated their companies plan to further invest in technology that closes the digital transformation gap, and predicts that 75 percent of the Global 2000 will commit to providing technical parity to their hybrid workforce by 2023.

For schools, web-based learning and collaboration solutions have played a critical role in enabling effective distance learning programs. More than 85 percent of the educators surveyed in an annual State of Technology in Education report agree that technology should be a core part of the learning experience, and nearly 80 percent confirmed the use of remote teaching tools.

“With increased spend and rapid deployment of new technology solutions, inevitably comes pressure to justify to key stakeholders that funds were spent wisely and effectively,” said Ameer Karim, EVP of Product Management at Absolute. “It is critical that IT and Security teams have solutions in place that are capable of both ensuring distributed users remain connected and secure, and generating the insights needed to demonstrate the value of technology in enabling remote work and distance learning programs.”

Absolute’s patented Persistence® technology, embedded in the firmware of more than half a billion endpoints, enables a permanent digital tether to every device even if off the corporate or school network. This complete, unbreakable visibility provides the foundation for capturing a broad range of device and user telemetry, including web usage analytics. Unlike traditional web filters which restrict user access, Absolute’s Web Usage analytics empower customers with insights into what websites or web apps users are actively engaging with so that they can take action if needed.

The latest enhancements to Absolute’s Web Usage feature enable enterprise and education organizations to:

  • Visually compare the actual time spent on customer-identified sites through customizable historical graphs, including a weekly overview with a 90-day history, to measure adoption of web-based tools and maximize return on technology investments.
  • Configure “daytime” or “core” hours to ensure web usage telemetry and reporting is tailored, accurate, and aligns with business or school operations.
  • Continuously monitor and identify users who access uncertified web apps or risky websites, and take action to mitigate potential security vulnerabilities or compliance violations.

Absolute’s Web Usage feature is part of the Absolute Resilience™ platform, and is available for Microsoft Windows® and Google Chrome OS™ devices. To learn more about the recent enhancements to Absolute’s Web Usage analytics and reporting, visit here.

To learn more about how Absolute’s undeletable defense platform enables always-connected visibility and Self-Healing Endpoint™ security, visit www.absolute.com.

About Absolute Software

Absolute Software is a leader in Endpoint Resilience solutions and the industry’s only undeletable defense platform embedded in over a half-billion devices. Enabling a permanent digital tether between the endpoint and the enterprise who distributed it, Absolute provides IT and Security organizations with complete connectivity, visibility, and control, whether a device is on or off the corporate network and empowers them with Self-Healing Endpoint security to ensure mission-critical apps remain healthy and deliver intended value. For the latest information, visit www.absolute.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Desktop Metal Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Desktop Metal Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

  • Began trading on the NYSE as the world’s first and only public company focused on Additive Manufacturing 2.0 (AM 2.0)
  • Commenced global shipments of the Shop System – our binder jetting platform focused on flexible, mid-volume production in job and machine shops
  • Commenced global shipments of the Production System P-1 – our binder jetting development platform featuring breakthrough Single Pass Jetting™ technology
  • Fourth quarter 2020 revenue of $8.4 million, up from $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2020
  • Robust liquidity position with cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $595.4 million as of December 31, 2020 to support organic and inorganic growth opportunities
  • Entered photopolymer additive manufacturing market through EnvisionTEC acquisition, which closed in the first quarter of 2021

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), (“Desktop Metal” or “the Company”), a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

“The fourth quarter of 2020 was transformative for our Company as we became the only publicly traded pure-play AM 2.0 company,” said Ric Fulop, CEO and co-founder of Desktop Metal. “We achieved key milestones in our path to driving adoption of additive manufacturing with the global shipments of our Shop System and Production System P-1 solutions. Our acquisition of EnvisionTEC in February strengthens our market position by adding a compelling lineup of production-focused photopolymer printers and over 190 qualified materials to our portfolio. We are excited to continue building on our strong momentum by capitalizing on both high levels of customer interest and inorganic opportunities in the space as we enter this next chapter of our growth story.”

Fourth Quarter 2020 Business Highlights:

  • Completed business combination between Trine Acquisition Corp. and Desktop Metal, Inc. to become the world’s first publicly traded, pure-play AM 2.0 company
  • Received multi-million dollar award from the United States Department of Defense for the development of a high-volume manufacturing process to mass produce Cobalt-free hardmetal parts
  • Launched Live Sinter, a new process simulation software for powder metallurgy-based additive manufacturing
  • Commenced global shipments of Shop System, which became the #1 metal binder jetting system by unit share within its first quarter of salesi
  • Commenced global shipments of the Production System P-1

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights:

  • Fourth quarter revenue of $8.4 million, up from $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2020
  • Fourth quarter net loss of $25.4 million
  • Full year revenue of $16.5 million
  • Full year net loss of $90.4 million
  • Full year Adjusted EBITDA of $(73.5) million
  • Robust liquidity position with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $595.4 million as of December 31, 2020

Recent Business Highlights:

  • Acquired EnvisionTEC, a leading global provider of volume production photopolymer 3D printing solutions for end-use parts, in February 2021, creating a comprehensive product portfolio across metals, polymers, composites, and biocompatible materials while strengthening our global distribution channel
  • Enhanced senior management team

    • Appointed James Haley as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 12, 2021
    • Appointed Arjun Aggarwal as Chief Product Officer, effective February 9, 2021
  • Announced and commenced global shipments of Studio System 2, a second generation of our office-friendly metal 3D printing platform that offers customers an accessible way to print metal parts in low volumes with a simplified two-step process
  • Streamlined capital structure and enhanced cash position by beginning the redemption process for DM public warrants, providing significant financial flexibility to invest in organic and inorganic growth opportunities with an additional $137 million in cash provided through March 10, 2021

Desktop Health:

In a separate press release issued today, Desktop Metal announced the launch of Desktop Health™, a new business dedicated to redefining patient-specific healthcare. Led by healthcare industry executive, Michael Jafar, who brings nearly 20 years of experience creating and scaling breakthrough healthcare products, Desktop Health’s mission is to change the way patients experience personalized healthcare, through innovation and science-based solutions. The business will leverage Desktop Metal’s comprehensive portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions in combination with its extensive library of advanced materials for current and future applications spanning dentistry, orthodontics, dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, plastic surgery and printed regenerative tissues and grafts. Additional details on this launch can be found in the separate press release, accessible on the Investor Relations section of Desktop Metal’s website, ir.desktopmetal.com.

Conference Call Information:

Desktop Metal will host a conference call on March 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter 2020 financial results. To listen to the conference call via telephone, dial 1-877-407-4018 or 1-201-689-8471 (international callers/U.S. toll) and enter the conference ID number 13717409. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously to the public through a link on the Investor Relations section of Desktop Metal’s website, ir.desktopmetal.com. A replay of the call will be accessible at the webcast link after the conference call.

Full Year 2020 Financial Results

DESKTOP METAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2020

 

2019

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

483,525

 

 

$

66,161

 

Short-term investments

 

 

111,867

 

 

 

84,754

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

6,516

 

 

 

4,523

 

Inventory

 

 

9,708

 

 

 

8,405

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

976

 

 

 

1,888

 

Total current assets

 

 

612,592

 

 

 

165,731

 

Restricted cash

 

 

612

 

 

 

612

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

12,160

 

 

 

18,387

 

Capitalized software, net

 

 

312

 

 

 

446

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,252

 

 

 

2,252

 

Acquired technology, net

 

 

9,102

 

 

 

2,994

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

4,879

 

 

 

2,289

 

Total Assets

 

$

641,909

 

 

$

192,711

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

7,591

 

 

$

10,228

 

Customer deposits

 

 

1,480

 

 

 

2,325

 

Current portion of operating lease liability

 

 

868

 

 

 

806

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

7,565

 

 

 

5,053

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

3,004

 

 

 

2,230

 

Current portion of long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs

 

 

9,991

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

30,499

 

 

 

20,642

 

Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

9,972

 

Lease liability, net of current portion

 

 

2,157

 

 

 

3,026

 

Total liabilities

 

 

32,656

 

 

 

33,640

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Legacy Convertible Preferred Stock (Note 17)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value—authorized, 50,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value—500,000,000 shares authorized; 226,756,733 and 160,500,702 shares issued at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, 224,626,597 and 154,913,934 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

 

 

23

 

 

 

16

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

993,933

 

 

 

453,242

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(384,694

)

 

 

(294,262

)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(9

)

 

 

75

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

609,253

 

 

 

159,071

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

641,909

 

 

$

192,711

 

DESKTOP METAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

2020

 

2019

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products

 

$

13,718

 

 

$

22,758

 

Services

 

 

2,752

 

 

 

3,681

 

Total revenues

 

 

16,470

 

 

 

26,439

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products

 

 

26,945

 

 

 

45,268

 

Services

 

 

4,574

 

 

 

5,528

 

Total cost of sales

 

 

31,519

 

 

 

50,796

 

Gross margin

 

 

(15,049

)

 

 

(24,357

)

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

43,136

 

 

 

54,656

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

13,136

 

 

 

18,749

 

General and administrative

 

 

20,734

 

 

 

11,283

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

77,006

 

 

 

84,688

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(92,055

)

 

 

(109,045

)

Interest expense

 

 

(328

)

 

 

(503

)

Interest and other income, net

 

 

1,011

 

 

 

5,952

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(91,372

)

 

 

(103,596

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

940

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(90,432

)

 

$

(103,596

)

Net loss per share—basic and diluted

 

$

(0.57

)

 

$

(0.69

)

DESKTOP METAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

2020

 

2019

Net loss

 

$

(90,432

)

 

$

(103,596

)

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale marketable securities, net

 

 

(84

)

 

 

171

 

Total comprehensive loss, net of taxes of $0

 

$

(90,516

)

 

$

(103,425

)

DESKTOP METAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Years Ended December 31,

 

 

2020

 

2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(90,432

)

 

$

(103,596

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

8,589

 

 

 

8,087

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

8,006

 

 

 

5,215

 

Expense related to Common Stock warrants issued

 

 

1,915

 

 

 

1,038

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

18

 

 

 

(7

)

Gain on investment, related to Make Composites, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

(1,426

)

Impairment of capitalized software

 

 

 

 

 

444

 

Amortization (accretion) of discount on investments

 

 

75

 

 

 

(1,570

)

Amortization of debt financing cost

 

 

19

 

 

 

19

 

Provision for bad debt

 

 

377

 

 

 

199

 

Net increase in accrued interest related to marketable securities

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(36

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

(940

)

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(2,370

)

 

 

(1,664

)

Inventory

 

 

(1,303

)

 

 

(1,694

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

901

 

 

 

809

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(2,637

)

 

 

(4,455

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

(2,391

)

 

 

3,272

 

Customer deposits

 

 

(845

)

 

 

152

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

774

 

 

 

(1,693

)

Change in right of use assets and lease liabilities, net

 

 

(328

)

 

 

(296

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(80,575

)

 

 

(97,202

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(1,429

)

 

 

(6,867

)

Purchase of other investments

 

 

(3,000

)

 

 

 

Capitalized software

 

 

 

 

 

(321

)

Purchase of marketable securities

 

 

(136,286

)

 

 

(215,584

)

Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities

 

 

109,016

 

 

 

196,836

 

Cash paid for asset acquisition, net of cash acquired

 

 

(5,284

)

 

 

(96

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(36,983

)

 

 

(26,032

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from Preferred Stock issuances, net of issuance cost

 

 

 

 

 

159,644

 

Proceeds from reverse recapitalization, net of issuance costs

 

 

534,597

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

325

 

 

 

708

 

Proceeds from PPP loan

 

 

5,379

 

 

 

 

Repayment of PPP loan

 

 

(5,379

)

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

534,922

 

 

 

160,352

 

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

 

417,364

 

 

 

37,118

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

 

66,161

 

 

 

29,043

 

Restricted cash

 

 

612

 

 

 

612

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at year-end

 

$

484,137

 

 

$

66,773

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

322

 

 

$

485

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net liabilities assumed from Trine in Business Combination

 

$

2,650

 

 

 

 

Accrued reverse recapitalization transaction costs

 

$

1,901

 

 

 

 

Common Stock issued for acquisitions

 

$

500

 

 

$

3,563

 

Accrued purchase price for asset acquisition

 

$

200

 

 

 

 

Tax liabilities related to withholdings on Common Stock issued in connection with acquisitions

 

$

102

 

 

 

 

Additions to right of use assets and lease liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

296

 

Purchase of property and equipment included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

109

 

Common Stock forfeited in satisfaction of note receivable

 

$

 

 

$

249

 

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

  • EBITDA is GAAP net income (loss) excluding interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization expense.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding stock based compensation and warrant expenses.

In addition to Desktop Metal’s results determined in accordance with GAAP, Desktop Metal’s management uses this non GAAP financial information to evaluate the Company’s ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that this non GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors in assessing Desktop Metal’s operating performance.

We believe that the use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends because it eliminates the effect of financing, capital expenditures, and non-cash expenses such as stock-based compensation and warrants, and provides investors with a means to compare Desktop Metal’s financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non GAAP financial measures to investors. However, investors should be aware that when evaluating EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, we may incur future expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. In addition, our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of these measures, especially Adjusted EBITDA, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies because not all companies calculate these measures in the same fashion.

Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA on a supplemental basis. Investors should review the reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA below and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION TABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Years Ended

 

 

December 31,

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2020

 

2019

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

 

$

(90,432

)

 

$

(103,596

)

Interest (income) expense, net

 

 

(610

)

 

 

(3,993

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

(940

)

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

8,589

 

 

 

8,087

 

EBITDA

 

 

(83,393

)

 

 

(99,502

)

Stock compensation expense

 

 

8,006

 

 

 

5,215

 

Warrant expense

 

 

1,915

 

 

 

1,038

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

(73,472

)

 

$

(93,249

)

About Desktop Metal

Desktop Metal, Inc., based in Burlington, Massachusetts, is accelerating the transformation of manufacturing with an expansive portfolio of 3D printing solutions, from rapid prototyping to mass production. Founded in 2015 by leaders in advanced manufacturing, metallurgy, and robotics, the company is addressing the unmet challenges of speed, cost, and quality to make additive manufacturing an essential tool for engineers and manufacturers around the world. Desktop Metal was selected as one of the world’s 30 most promising Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum and named to MIT Technology Review’s list of 50 Smartest Companies.

For more information, visit www.desktopmetal.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to Desktop Metal’s potential and future performance, including its strategic focus, development of new product solutions, adoption or success of new technologies and applications, and anticipated results. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Desktop Metal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 15, 2021, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Desktop Metal assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Desktop Metal does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

i Based on published figures available as of March 15, 2021.

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Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System, Which Supports the Fourth Largest Native American Tribe in the United States, Selects Everbridge to Power its Vaccine Distribution Efforts

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System, Which Supports the Fourth Largest Native American Tribe in the United States, Selects Everbridge to Power its Vaccine Distribution Efforts

  • Everbridge Rapidly Deployed to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery to the Oklahoma Tribe’s 90,000 citizens
  • Everbridge serves dozens of Native American and First Nations tribes across North America, including Wyandotte, Choctaw, Seneca, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Osage, Navajo, and Mi’kmaq

BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management (CEM), today announced that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System of Oklahoma selected the company’s Vaccine Distribution solution to more efficiently coordinate and administer the COVID-19 vaccine to its tribal members. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, the fourth largest Native American tribe in the country, chose Everbridge to automate the registration, scheduling, administration, tracking, and reporting of vaccinations among its more than 90,000 citizens located in the Tulsa area.

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“As one of the largest tribal health systems in Oklahoma, we understand that building partnerships with organizations like Everbridge can greatly improve the wellbeing of our community,” said Shawn Terry, Secretary of Health at Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System. “Our Nation has been a shining example during this pandemic with proactive measures and effective mitigation strategies. I am pleased that we are able to begin accelerating the distribution of this life-saving vaccine by implementing the Everbridge registration platform.”

Everbridge serves dozens of Native American and First Nations tribes across North America, including Wyandotte, Choctaw, Seneca, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Osage, Navajo, and Mi’kmaq.

In addition to Muscogee (Creek) Nation, recent deployments of Everbridge to power vaccine distribution also include Indian River County and Sarasota County in Florida, St Clair County in Michigan, the entire state of West Virginia, and other public and private sector organizations.

“We remain committed to supporting the vaccine distribution efforts of public safety leaders everywhere during these challenging times with our technologies,” said John Maeda, Chief Experience Officer at Everbridge. “Forward-thinking officials like those in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Health System have taken important steps by rapidly coordinating vaccine scheduling and roll out, providing people with the peace of mind that they are successfully managing this critical stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

In January 2021, Everbridge launched COVID-19 Shield™: Vaccine Distribution, an extension to its CEM platform supporting the full spectrum of organizations that develop, manufacture, transport, distribute, regulate, and administer the coronavirus vaccine. The offering also provides governments with a single, unified platform to expedite vaccine coordination, communication and distribution for residents. With Everbridge’s COVID-19 Shield™: Vaccine Distribution, customers gain capabilities to: coordinate the number of residents or employees who have been vaccinated, manage population density and access to office buildings based on vaccination status, and receive timely alerts when someone report signs of illness so they can quickly respond to safeguard the community.

About Everbridge

Everbridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG) is a global software company that provides enterprise software applications that automate and accelerate organizations’ operational response to critical events in order Keep People Safe and Businesses Running™. During public safety threats such as active shooter situations, terrorist attacks or severe weather conditions, as well as critical business events including IT outages, cyber-attacks or other incidents such as product recalls or supply-chain interruptions, over 5,600 global customers rely on the Company’s Critical Event Management Platform to quickly and reliably aggregate and assess threat data, locate people at risk and responders able to assist, automate the execution of pre-defined communications processes through the secure delivery to over 100 different communication modalities, and track progress on executing response plans. Everbridge serves 8 of the 10 largest U.S. cities, 9 of the 10 largest U.S.-based investment banks, 47 of the 50 busiest North American airports, 9 of the 10 largest global consulting firms, 8 of the 10 largest global automakers, 9 of the 10 largest U.S.-based health care providers, and 7 of the 10 largest technology companies in the world. Everbridge is based in Boston with additional offices in 20 cities around the globe. For more information visit www.everbridge.com

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated opportunity and trends for growth in our critical communications and enterprise safety applications and our overall business, our market opportunity, our expectations regarding sales of our products, our goal to maintain market leadership and extend the markets in which we compete for customers, and anticipated impact on financial results. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” “target,” “project,” “goals,” “estimate,” “potential,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intend,” variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control. Our actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the ability of our products and services to perform as intended and meet our customers’ expectations; our ability to successfully integrate businesses and assets that we may acquire; our ability to attract new customers and retain and increase sales to existing customers; our ability to increase sales of our Mass Notification application and/or ability to increase sales of our other applications; developments in the market for targeted and contextually relevant critical communications or the associated regulatory environment; our estimates of market opportunity and forecasts of market growth may prove to be inaccurate; we have not been profitable on a consistent basis historically and may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future; the lengthy and unpredictable sales cycles for new customers; nature of our business exposes us to inherent liability risks; our ability to attract, integrate and retain qualified personnel; our ability to maintain successful relationships with our channel partners and technology partners; our ability to manage our growth effectively; our ability to respond to competitive pressures; potential liability related to privacy and security of personally identifiable information; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, and the other risks detailed in our risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2021. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent our views as of the date of this press release. We undertake no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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New Innovative Aircraft Cabin Environment Sensor (ACES) from Teledyne Controls Now Certified for Boeing 737 Aircraft

New Innovative Aircraft Cabin Environment Sensor (ACES) from Teledyne Controls Now Certified for Boeing 737 Aircraft

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Teledyne Controls, LLC, the aircraft data management business and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has obtained FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for installation of its new innovative Aircraft Cabin Environment Sensor (ACES™) on Boeing 737 aircraft. ACES is a complete and autonomous solution based on sensors and technologies in Teledyne’s environmental monitoring businesses that enables air transport operators to monitor and measure air quality in the cabin and flight deck. It is the first FAA-certified product of its type and is a major step toward giving airlines the data they need to ensure a safe and positive flying experience for passengers and crew. Certification for other aircraft types is in progress.

George Bobb, President of Teledyne Controls, commented, “We are very excited to bring this important new capability to the aviation industry. The need for accurate and comprehensive air quality data on aircraft has been recognized for decades. The combination of Teledyne Technologies’ world‑leading expertise in air quality and gas monitoring, and Teledyne Controls’ decades of experience in aircraft data acquisition and connectivity is a powerful one, and we have leveraged it to deliver this groundbreaking product.”

The ACES system employs a broad range of sensor technologies that perform continuous air sensing and monitoring to detect potentially hazardous contaminants that could affect the air quality in the cabin and flight deck. ACES will record 13 environmental parameters, including data on airborne particulates from 0.3 to 10 microns in size, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, volatile organic compounds and several other parameters. Multiple ACES units are distributed in the aircraft to capture a comprehensive understanding of the air quality. The recorded data is stored in the compact ACES units and is automatically transmitted to the ACES Cloud Service portal for processing and analysis upon landing. Importantly, ACES transmits the data itself without relying on any other aircraft connectivity systems. By gaining access to comprehensive and reliable environmental data for every flight, airlines can more quickly identify, troubleshoot and diagnose issues, monitor each aircraft for emerging problems, and ultimately deliver the safe cabin environment their crews and passengers expect.

Teledyne Controls is recognized as a market leader in aircraft data acquisition units, connectivity solutions, including its Wireless GroundLink Comm+, and flight data analysis solutions. The combination of air quality data from ACES and aircraft performance data already available from Teledyne’s other avionics will give airlines an even greater view of how their aircraft are performing and how they can improve their operations and the passenger experience.

About Teledyne Controls

Headquartered in Southern California, Teledyne Controls is a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of data management solutions designed to help aircraft operators collect, distribute and analyze aircraft data more efficiently. Teledyne Controls maintains worldwide facilities and a global network of field representatives to support its many airline, airframe, and military customers. To learn more about Teledyne Controls, visit: www.teledynecontrols.com, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook or LinkedIn.

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Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne’s website at www.teledyne.com.

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Twist Bioscience Begins Shipping of Synthetic RNA Controls for B.1.351 and P.1 Variants

Twist Bioscience Begins Shipping of Synthetic RNA Controls for B.1.351 and P.1 Variants

— Additional ‘Assay-Ready’ Controls for B.1.1.7 Now Available —

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Twist Bioscience Corporation (Nasdaq: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has started shipping its new synthetic RNA reference controls, which include the new variant strains of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.351 and P.1, that have emerged in South Africa and Brazil, respectively. In addition, Twist began shipping synthetic RNA controls that cover the B.1.1.7 strain of SARS-CoV-2 in a stabilized format that can be shipped and stored at room temperature.

“The launch of the additional controls demonstrates Twist’s continued commitment to the global scientific community as they develop improved tools to identify, monitor and track the evolution of COVID-19,” said Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D., CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience. “The number of vaccinated individuals continues to grow exponentially, providing hope that we are making progress in fighting the pandemic and yet it is critically important that we remain vigilant in surveillance of escape mutations that could cause that trend to reverse.”

For more information on the Twist products to combat COVID-19, please visit: https://www.twistbioscience.com/coronavirus-research-tools.

In March 2020, Twist launched its first synthetic SARS-CoV-2 RNA distinct reference sequences as positive controls for the development of both next-generation sequencing (NGS) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays to test for SARS-CoV-2. These controls continue to be included in many different assays worldwide and can be used to determine the limit of detection, monitor day-to-day test variations and are included on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website as reference materials for SARS-CoV-2. Twist has subsequently released additional SARS-CoV-2 controls to cover the evolution of the virus and remains committed to using its DNA synthesis platform to offer valuable products that improve health and sustainability.

The Twist synthetic controls are designed based on specific SARS-CoV-2 variants, cover the full viral genome and are sequence-verified. For customers interested in alternative variants of SARS-CoV-2, Twist can provide custom controls and offers a suite of research tools, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) products for SARS-CoV-2 as well as a broad respiratory panel and the most comprehensive viral panel.

Customers purchasing synthetic controls are subject to Twist’s leading biosecurity screening protocols and applicable laws and regulations.

About Twist Bioscience Corporation

Twist Bioscience is a leading and rapidly growing synthetic biology and genomics company that has developed a disruptive DNA synthesis platform to industrialize the engineering of biology. The core of the platform is a proprietary technology that pioneers a new method of manufacturing synthetic DNA by “writing” DNA on a silicon chip. Twist is leveraging its unique technology to manufacture a broad range of synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for next-generation sequencing (NGS) preparation, and antibody libraries for drug discovery and development. Twist is also pursuing longer-term opportunities in digital data storage in DNA and biologics drug discovery. Twist makes products for use across many industries including healthcare, industrial chemicals, agriculture and academic research.

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Medallia CIO Insights Dashboard Enhances IT Performance

Medallia CIO Insights Dashboard Enhances IT Performance

Includes integration with IT ticketing systems, captures employee sentiment around IT services and delivers insights that help IT departments drive operational excellence and business outcomes

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medallia, Inc. (NYSE: MDLA), the global leader in customer and employee experience and engagement, today announced that its CIO insights dashboard is enabling companies to effectively measure employee satisfaction levels with their IT departments and the value of IT service delivery at the individual and department level.

“CIOs and IT professionals are looking to add immediate value to their organizations by improving the employee experience with IT, enhancing the performance of IT services and systems and enabling teams across organizations to be more productive, and, ultimately, happier on the job,” said Milind Wagle CIO at Equinix. “This CIO dashboard from Medallia allows our organization to make real-time decisions to improve in all of these key areas, based on insights we’re able to uncover in the moment.”

Built on Medallia’s platform, the solution empowers CIOs to directly connect timely employee feedback with IT services delivery improvements, make the right trade-offs between day-to-day IT support operations and the most pressing strategic business priorities and transform IT into a modern forward-leaning organization.

With this solution, CIOs gain detailed reporting on how IT is performing against key business objectives in real time so they can:

  • Create targeted, prioritized plans to address key IT metrics, like optimized spend
  • Increase ticket resolution efficiencies by introducing system automation
  • Improve overall employee satisfaction by ensuring fast, self service resolution of most common tasks

“In the era of hyper digital transformation, the days of reactive IT operational metrics are over. By democratizing, listening to, and acting on feedback from all employees in a deliberate, thoughtful way, IT organizations can provide delightful employee experiences and become better strategic partners to the business thus driving and accelerating revenue growth,” said Ashwin Ballal, EVP and chief information officer at Medallia.

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Medallia (NYSE: MDLA) is the pioneer and market leader in customer, employee, citizen and patient experience. The company’s award-winning SaaS platform, Medallia Experience Cloud, is becoming the experience system of record that makes all other applications customer and employee aware. The platform captures billions of experience signals across interactions including all voice, video, digital, IOT, social media and corporate messaging tools. Medallia uses proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to automatically reveal predictive insights that drive powerful business actions and outcomes. Medallia customers reduce churn, turn detractors into promoters and buyers, create in-the-moment cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and drive revenue-impacting business decisions, providing clear and potent returns on investment. For more information visit www.medallia.com.

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