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Arista Unveils Attack Surface Assessment Service

Arista Unveils Attack Surface Assessment Service

Delivers AI-driven advanced threat hunting and incident response expertise

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) today announced an Attack Surface Assessment, an advanced security service delivered through the recent acquisition of Awake Security. This new offering identifies cyber security risks from devices, users or third-party systems, especially those that go unmonitored today since they are beyond the visibility of the security team. Designed and delivered by experts who have responded to some of the world’s most consequential breaches, this assessment focuses on detecting and evicting the attacker rapidly.

“CIOs are becoming increasingly concerned about security as it has become more complex,” stated Golan Ben-Oni, CIO, IDT Corporation. “To make matters worse, sponsored groups can steal intellectual property and attack resources that are now in the wild. Big companies and banks are still getting hacked and technologies like IoT are huge threats. We need to reboot security and make it simple to manage. I believe Arista Networks is simplifying security.”

Arista’s new assessment service is a fitting example of simplified security. It proactively finds threats to devices and applications known to the IT and security teams, as well as shadow IT and unmanaged infrastructure across client to campus, data center and cloud.

“Sophisticated threats are no longer reliant on traditional malware,” said Rahul Kashyap, Vice President and General Manager, Arista’s NDR Security Division. “The recent supply chain attacks have exposed gaps in security programs. This new offering reinforces our commitment to help our customers defend against Sunburst and future threats.”

Secure Client to Cloud Networking

Fundamental to addressing those gaps is understanding the broad digital attack surface organizations expose, from client to cloud networks. The Attack Surface Assessment provides customers access to the industry-leading NDR platform to proactively discover, detect and respond to threats targeting digital assets within the organization. Unlike other security technologies that merely identify malicious behavior, the Awake Security Platform goes beyond to separate the known good and identifies any malicious intent lurking in between. With this cognitive knowledge, Arista and Awake experts then perform threat hunting to uncover signs of highly targeted attacks as well as systemic weaknesses that open an organization to risk. The assessment also includes an incident response retainer in case a breach is uncovered.

The industry is dealing with the complexity of attacks that permeate cloud, security and networking assets. Arista’s network-based approach delivers detection and response for IT, IoT, shadow IT and infrastructures across client to campus, data center and cloud.

For more details on Awake’s approach to detecting supply chains threats like the SolarWinds / Sunburst campaign read our blog at https://awakesecurity.com/blog/detecting-supply-chain-threats-like-solarwinds-sunburst/.

For technical insights see https://awakesecurity.com/blog/a-network-threat-hunting-playbook-for-advanced-attacks/.

About Arista Networks

Arista Networks is an industry leader in cognitive cloud networking solutions for large data center and campus environments. Arista’s award-winning platforms deliver availability, agility, automation analytics, and security through CloudVision® and Arista EOS®, an advanced network operating system. For more information, visit www.arista.com.

ARISTA, CloudVision, and CloudEOS are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Arista Networks, Inc. in jurisdictions around the world. Other company names or product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Additional information and resources can be found at www.arista.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, statements regarding performance, reliability and security. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including rapid technological and market change, customer requirements and industry standards, as well as other risks stated in our filings with the SEC available on Arista’s website at www.arista.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Arista disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

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NAACP and Experian Pilot Program Helps 21 Homeowners at Risk of Losing Homes

NAACP and Experian Pilot Program Helps 21 Homeowners at Risk of Losing Homes

The Home Preservation Grant provides mortgage-relief to recipients facing COVID-19-related hardship

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Facing the risk of losing their homes due to COVID-19-related hardship, 21 Atlanta-area families will now be able to spend the holidays in their homes thanks to a pilot program by the NAACP Empowerment Programs and Experian. The Home Preservation Grant is providing mortgage relief up to $10,000 per recipient.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201221005170/en/

The grant is the result of Experian’s partnership with NAACP, and is part of Experian’s United for Financial Health initiative, which aims to empower and protect vulnerable consumers to improve their financial health through education and action.

“Homeownership is one of the most important ways Black families achieve economic stability and wealth. This opportunity allowed us to help several families by providing some financial relief to those unable to maintain their monthly mortgage payments due to COVID-19. While we recognize the financial need is great for so many families struggling during this unprecedented pandemic, we are grateful to provide this assistance. The NAACP remains committed to lifting up those in need and building bridges to economic stability,” said Dawn Chase, NAACP senior program manager of Inclusive Economy.

“Buying a home is one of life’s milestones. Knowing the pandemic has created so much instability in many different aspects of our lives, we are proud Experian can provide tools and resources through initiatives like the Home Preservation Grant to bring about peace of mind. It is an honor to partner with the NAACP on this pilot program,” said Experian North America CEO Craig Boundy.

Grant recipients represent a cross-section of the Atlanta area, including Christopher Heard, who serves in the Army National Guard Reserve and works in the airline industry. After Heard’s employer cut his hours, he found it difficult to meet his mortgage payments on time.

“We basically lost about 25-30% of our salaries across the board. COVID-19 was an unexpected curveball for everyone. This grant helps put me back on track, so I am grateful. I’d like to send a sincere thank you to the NAACP and Experian for their help,” Heard said.

Heard joins another recipient of The Home Preservation Grant, and community activist, Grammy Award-winning artist and native Atlantan Lecrae in sharing the impact the grants will have on their lives and communities in this video.

Investing in communities is a key pillar of Experian North America’s Corporate Responsibility program. Initiatives like United for Financial Health are one example of how the company is committed to investing time, resources and partnerships to create a better tomorrow by helping millions gain access to essential everyday services, facilitating inclusion and diversity, and managing Experian North America’s environmental footprint responsibly.

About NAACP

Founded in 1909 in response to the ongoing violence against Black people around the country, the NAACP is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

The NAACP is a c4 organization (contributions are not tax-deductible), our partner c3 organization is known as NAACP Empowerment Programs (contributions are fully tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS).

In media attributions, please refer to us as the NAACP.

NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF – was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but separated in 1957 to become a completely separate entity. It is recognized as the nation’s first civil and human rights law organization, and shares our commitment to equal rights.

About Experian

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 17,800 people operating across 45 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from the Group.

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Sabra Health Care REIT Appoints Ann Kono to Board of Directors

Sabra Health Care REIT Appoints Ann Kono to Board of Directors

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (“Sabra”) (Nasdaq: SBRA) today announced the appointment of Ann Kono to its Board of Directors.

Ms. Kono currently serves as the chief executive officer of Leda Advisory Group, a management consulting firm she founded in January 2019 that partners with startup companies to advise on growth and scale. Prior to founding Leda, Ms. Kono spent 11 years at Ares Management Corporation, where she held the position of Chief Information and Risk Officer, and oversaw Operational, Investment and Enterprise Risks. Ms. Kono also serves on the board of directors of Stable Road Acquisition Company, a position she has held since 2019.

Ms. Kono has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry focused on operational scale and digital transformation. She also serves as the diversity and inclusion committee chair for CFA Society of Los Angeles. Ms. Kono regularly speaks on industry panels on topics including early stage growth, technology innovation and female leadership.

Ms. Kono holds an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and a BS in Finance from Boston University. She also serves in a volunteer capacity as a board and committee member of Junior Achievement of Southern California, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating students about entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

Commenting on Ms. Kono’s appointment to the Board, Rick Matros, CEO and Chairman, said, “Ann brings a unique skill set to the Sabra Board given her leadership level experience in data analytics and ESG in addition to her other notable skill sets. As always with Sabra, culture and chemistry is critical and it was immediately apparent that Ann would complement and enhance the Board in that regard. We look forward to her contributions to our company.”

About Sabra

Sabra operates as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (a “REIT”) that, through its subsidiaries, owns and invests in real estate serving the healthcare industry throughout the United States and Canada.

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Maximus Welcomes Dr. Arvenita Washington Cherry as Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maximus Welcomes Dr. Arvenita Washington Cherry as Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

RESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, announced the hiring of Dr. Arvenita W. Cherry to lead the Company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) program, where she will proactively develop and lead the vision, mission, and strategic planning for the program. Dr. Cherry’s role will include working closely with colleagues and teams across the organization and reflects the Company’s commitment and ongoing focus on building an inclusive environment that fosters innovation and transformation.

Over the last three years, the Company has supported broader efforts for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) to make substantial progress as a good corporate citizen — serving clients well, providing a great place to work and build a career, strengthening our communities, and operating responsibly. Madison West, Senior Director, Corporate Responsibility, Investor Relations, and Communications, leads the Company’s ESG initiative and will collaborate with Dr. Cherry on initiatives that continue to expand on longstanding efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment and remain a valued member to the communities it serves.

In her role, Dr. Cherry will focus on furthering the Company’s efforts in DE&I by identifying opportunities to make improvements, which could range from hiring practices to company culture. She will also actively engage with employees and management in order to capture their sentiments about the Company’s culture, while also working with local leaders and community organizations that seek to bring attention to social justice, human rights, civil rights, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Cherry brings an extensive background in socio-cultural and educational anthropology and expertise in DE&I related to race, gender, class, and social justice. Before joining Maximus, Dr. Cherry had an extensive consulting career and taught at the university level where she published, trained, and designed programs on each of these topics. Additionally, she has designed and taught courses on race, racism, race relations, gender, the African Diaspora, and research methods.

“We are entrusted to assist some of the most vulnerable individuals every day, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, politics, health or economic status, or any other characteristic. To truly be successful in achieving this, our employees must reflect the diverse communities that we serve,” said Bruce Caswell, CEO and President, Maximus. “I’m excited to have Arvenita apply her expertise and experience as a leader and an innovator in building a culture that truly supports all of our employees.”

“I am proud and excited to be joining the Maximus team and continuing to leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion as key elements for growth and leadership within the Company,” said Dr. Cherry. “I look forward to working across the Company to develop a culture that reflects the diverse perspectives of our employees.”

You can learn more about the Company’s ESG and DE&I efforts at: maximus.com/DEI

About Maximus

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People®, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability, and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit maximus.com.

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Navis Identifies Top Predictions and Trends in the Ocean Shipping Industry for 2021: Remote Operations, Rise in Innovative Technology and Sustainability Top the List

Navis Identifies Top Predictions and Trends in the Ocean Shipping Industry for 2021: Remote Operations, Rise in Innovative Technology and Sustainability Top the List

OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
In an unprecedented year for nearly every market, the ocean shipping industry was no exception. The new landscape, accelerated by the pandemic, has brought the ocean shipping industry new opportunities for growth in 2021 and has made stakeholders reevaluate current strategies they have had in place for years. Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, and the provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for leading organizations throughout the global shipping industry, has identified its top predictions and trends that will drive the industry in 2021 and the technology that will be most impactful for meaningful operations in the coming year.

Navis’ predictions for the cargo supply chain include:

  1. More investment in cloud-based technologies: As a result of social distancing measures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, on-site management of terminal operations had decreased this year in exchange for more remote operations made possible by innovative technology. According to Navis’ customer survey, titled “Understanding Your Terminal Strategy with Cloud-based Technologies,” market interest in cloud-based solutions are on the rise –in fact, per the survey, interest in these solutions had risen nearly 40% compared to last year (54% in 2019 vs. 93% in 2020), with 79% of respondents having an existing timeline to move or considering moving to the cloud.

    “We’ve seen the cloud-based technology trend in the ocean shipping industry increase exponentially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and expect it to continue to rise next year,” said Younus Aftab, Chief Product Officer at Navis. “Terminals are realizing they can perform nearly all tasks remotely, which allows them to streamline workflow, cut down on costs and prioritize safety for their staff, leading to more reliable and stable operations to best serve their customers.”

  2. Rise of smart technology for inland and marine logistics: This year has demonstrated the value of enhanced visibility and predictability in operations, and the importance of technology that can collect and analyze data to help stakeholders make better business decisions. According to the “Automation 2020: Perceptions, challenges and opportunities for Container Terminal Automation” Navis customer survey, 94% of respondents agreed that artificial intelligence and machine learning would be critical to improve optimization at automated terminals at some level in the near future. These offerings, along with other innovative technology, will help terminals maximize operational results across the inland and ocean shipping industries and uncover new insights for strategic business outcomes.
  3. Automation adoption at terminals will accelerate: Automation has been on the rise in the industry for several years, however, terminals are now more rapidly turning to the technology to up level productivity and keep up with the changing industry landscape in an effort to remain competitive. According to the Navis “Automation 2020: Perceptions, challenges and opportunities for Container Terminal Automation” customer survey, 94% believe it will be important for terminals to automate operations in the next 3-5 years. Additionally, 70% of terminals believe automation could increase productivity by 15% or more, with increased operational safety (82%) and lower overall terminal operation costs (73%) as its biggest benefits, proving the importance of incorporating it in the overall business plan.
  4. Increase focus on sustainable operations: With the bigger focus on the supply chain this year, many companies have been forced to reevaluate their logistics strategies to ensure assets are being used to deliver value for the business and the environment. In the first half of 2020, decreased traffic at congested ports and terminals around the world had a positive impact on the air quality and environment, reinforcing the longer-term sustainability trend we were already seeing. Innovative technology to help terminals monitor operations to run more efficiently and the use of rail instead of trucks for transport, are expected to be on the rise to help ports and terminals achieve more sustainable outcomes.

    “Power usage efficiency, electrification and more eco-friendly fuels are part of the sustainability mission, however, the software solutions behind the equipment are an important piece of the puzzle to help terminals extend their reach towards higher sustainability goals,” said Andy Barrons, Chief Strategy Officer at Navis. “There was already a trend toward more green operations pre-pandemic, and now that we have seen the true impact of excess emissions, I would expect consideration for the environment in supply chain strategies will become more prominent in the coming year.”

For more information visit www.navis.com.

About Navis, LLC

Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, is a provider of operational technologies and services that unlock greater performance and efficiency for the world’s leading organizations across the cargo supply chain. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative technology and world-class services, to enable our customers, regardless of cargo type, to maximize performance and reduce risk. Through its holistic approach to operational optimization, Navis customers benefit from improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results. Whether tracking cargo through a terminal, improving vessel safety and cargo capacity, optimizing rail network planning and asset utilization, automating equipment operations, or managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis helps all customers streamline operations. www.navis.com

About Cargotec Corporation

Cargotec (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) enables smarter cargo flow for a better everyday with its leading cargo handling solutions and services. Cargotec’s business areas Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor are pioneers in their fields. Through their unique position in ports, at sea and on roads, they optimize global cargo flows and create sustainable customer value. Cargotec’s sales in 2019 totaled approximately EUR 3.7 billion and it employs around 12,000 people. www.cargotec.com

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PROS Delivers Omnichannel Connectivity for Magento Commerce Merchants

PROS Delivers Omnichannel Connectivity for Magento Commerce Merchants

PROS Connector delivers real-time consistent winning prices as part of their broader omnichannel strategy

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PROS® (NYSE: PRO), a provider of AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy, today announced the release of its PROS Connector for Real-Time Pricing, enabling delivery of real-time, optimized prices to Magento Commerce stores. Now, Magento Commerce merchants can easily connect their Magento Commerce stores to award-winning PROS pricing solutions to power an omnichannel buying experience for their customers, delivering market relevant and personalized pricing across all go to market channels.

B2B companies face two key challenges in pricing – determining the right price and determining that price quickly. Lagging, outdated pricing is the number one reason purchasing professionals switch vendors.1 Pre-eCommerce, back-office systems are not designed to handle the scale of today’s digital buyers and relying on these systems for market-relevant, consistent, rational pricing across channels leads to poor customer experiences and eCommerce performance. PROS pricing solutions leverage scalability of the cloud, business user defined rules, and advanced artificial intelligence – backed by more than three decades of AI expertise – to enable businesses to optimize prices, quickly, across any channel, whether it is eCommerce, direct or partner.

“In today’s market environment, buyers want fast, personalized, and consistent digital purchasing experiences, and have little patience for merchants that are unable to deliver them,” said PROS Solution Strategy Director Valerie Howard. “With PROS real-time pricing, merchants can power a connected, omnichannel buying experience by delivering prices that are consistent, rational and personalized to their customers, winning deals and protecting profitability.”

The PROS Connector for Real-Time Pricing for Magento Commerce gives merchants a competitive, real-time pricing advantage by providing:

  • Sub-second price delivery, allowing for retrieval of pre-negotiated and pre-calculated customer-specific prices
  • Real-time price calculation and optimization, allowing for real-time evaluation of best-fit pricing in context of customer profile and market conditions
  • High-performance scalability that maintains fast response times, even in periods of peak demand

Learn more about how PROS powers eCommerce in today’s digital era.

About PROS

PROS Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRO) provides AI-powered solutions that optimize selling in the digital economy. PROS solutions make it possible for companies to price, configure and sell their products and services in an omnichannel environment with speed, precision and consistency. Our customers, who are leaders in their markets, benefit from decades of data science expertise infused into our industry solutions.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the functionality and benefits of AI-powered solutions to organizations generally as well as the functionality and benefits of PROS software products. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon PROS historical experience with AI-powered solutions and its current expectations of the benefits of AI-powered solutions for organizations that implement and utilize such software. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include the addressability of an organization’s AI-powered solution needs, the risks associated with PROS developing and enhancing products with the functionality necessary to deliver the stated results and the risks associated with the complex implementation and maintenance of AI-powered solutions such as PROS software products. Additional information relating to the uncertainty affecting the PROS business is contained in PROS filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent PROS expectations as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events may cause these expectations to change, and PROS disclaims any obligations to update or alter these forward-looking statements in the future whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

1 What B2B Buyers Want: A Survey of 1053 Purchasing Professionals. (2019, June). Retrieved November 09, 2020, from https://resources.pros.com/white-papers/what-b2b-buyers-want

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Rite Aid Expands No-Charge COVID-19 Testing to 400 Drive-Through Locations

Rite Aid Expands No-Charge COVID-19 Testing to 400 Drive-Through Locations

Self-Swab Testing Capacity Increased by More Than 30%

CAMP HILL, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) is further expanding its no-charge COVID-19 testing capabilities with 99 additional drive-through locations opening on Tuesday, December 22 through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing service will expand coast-to-coast, with new locations in California, Nevada, Washington, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.

Like Rite Aid’s existing drive-through testing sites, the new locations will utilize simple self-swab nasal tests overseen by Rite Aid pharmacists and will operate Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rite Aid’s COVID-19 nasal tests are available for all individuals 13 years of age or older, regardless if they are experiencing virus symptoms, in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.

At all testing locations, patients are required to provide government issued identification and need to pre-register online at www.riteaid.com in order to schedule a time slot for testing. For individuals under 18 to get screened and tested, parents or legal guardians must create Baseline COVID-19 accounts using the minor’s email account, provide consent, show their government issued identification, and must accompany their children to the appointment and supervise them during the test.

Now operating 400 total testing sites across 16 states, Rite Aid has adequate capacity to test symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals 13 years and older who want to be tested. Online appointments can be made by visiting www.riteaid.com. A complete list of Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing sites can also be found at www.riteaid.com.

Rite Aid partners with Verily and its Baseline COVID-19 Testing Program to provide screening, scheduling and return of results to participants for Rite Aid testing sites.

BioReference Laboratories provides COVID-19 laboratory testing.

Clinical oversight for the COVID-19 testing program is provided by PWNHealth, a national clinician network that enables safe and easy access to diagnostic testing.

Rite Aid will continue to provide regular updates on the company’s progress with COVID-19 testing.

About Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid Corporation is on the front lines of delivering healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million Americans daily. Our pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage with customers and improve their health outcomes. We provide an array of whole being health products and services for the entire family through over 2,400 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states. Through Elixir, we provide pharmacy benefits and services to approximately 4 million members nationwide. For more information, www.riteaid.com.

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Wolters Kluwer Lien Solutions Wins Seven New Awards, Announcing Record Number of Industry Accolades In 2020

Wolters Kluwer Lien Solutions Wins Seven New Awards, Announcing Record Number of Industry Accolades In 2020

Accolades highlight excellence in UCC management, vehicle lien and titling tools

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wolters Kluwer Lien Solutions has been honored with two Golden Bridge Awards, two Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards and three Best in Biz North America Awards. The latest seven award wins mean the business is finishing off the year with a record number of industry honors, having earned a total of 31 industry awards in 2020 for excellence in product innovation.

Categories in which Lien Solutions earned honors in these latest awards range from Best New Product Feature of the Year and Best Information Technology Software to Enterprise Product of the Year. According to business unit leaders, much of the success behind these product innovations can be attributed to the critical input of Lien Solutions customers—from ideation to development and testing—in building solutions that simplify lender processes, speed transactions, reduce manual work, and enhance accuracy.

“Our customers have played an integral role in the development of effective, innovative offerings that not only differentiate Lien Solutions in the market, but which materially support our customers’ efforts to improve the delivery of services to their end-customers,” said Raja Sengupta, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Wolters Kluwer Lien Solutions. “These awards are another validation of our ongoing commitment to product innovation and leadership, both in Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) lien management and in vehicle lien and titling offerings for the lending industry.”

Among notable Wolters Kluwer Lien Solutions offerings that achieved these award distinctions are:

UCC Manage, an out-of-the-box, web-based tool for lenders with a comprehensive set of do-it-yourself reporting capabilities. The solution shows complete information on a lien portfolio, enabling lenders to manage and address risks in their entire UCC lien portfolio with analytics, visibility and automation.

Lien Insights Report, which provides detailed reporting on a lender’s estimated UCC lien position and insights into lien activity for each of its debtors, providinga comprehensive, real-time view of lien positions by debtor across one’s entire loan portfolio.

iLien Motor Vehicle, a cloud-based SaaS that delivers a single solution for processing and managing motor vehicle titles and liens, helping solve the most unique and complicated challenges in title perfection.

Lien Solutions, which is part of Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) division, provides award-winning solutions for lenders. Its flagship iLien offering gives lenders the ability to conduct public record searches, retrieve and view UCC and corporate records, create filings, and manage their entire lending portfolio.

Wolters Kluwer’s GRC division provides an array of expert solutions to help U.S. financial institutions manage regulatory and risk obligations, including customized offerings to address COVID-19 challenges. Lien Solutions’ iLien for Main Street helps lenders optimize their due diligence and lien management efforts when securing loans for small and medium-sized businesses under the Main Street Lending Program. Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions’ Paycheck Protection Program Supported by TSoftPlus™ helps lenders’ customers access critical stimulus funding.

About Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance

Governance, Risk & Compliance is a division of Wolters Kluwer, which provides legal and banking professionals with solutions to help ensure compliance with ever-changing regulatory and legal obligations, manage risk, increase efficiency, and produce better business outcomes. GRC offers a portfolio of technology-enabled expert services and solutions focused on legal entity compliance, legal operations management, banking product compliance, and banking regulatory compliance.

Wolters Kluwer (AEX: WKL) is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance and legal sectors. Wolters Kluwer reported 2019 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. The company, headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries and employs 19,000 people worldwide.

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Nutanix Announces 2020 Industry Recognition and Awards

Nutanix Announces 2020 Industry Recognition and Awards

Leader in Hybrid and Multicloud Computing Recognized Across Technology, Culture and Industry Categories

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in private cloud, hybrid and multicloud computing, today announced the company was recognized for its industry leadership, products, people and culture throughout 2020.

“This has been a year of unprecedented challenges as people and organizations everywhere grappled with the difficulties and uncertainties brought by a global pandemic,” said Ben Gibson, Chief Marketing Officer at Nutanix. “Amidst it all, Nutanix has remained laser focused on our customers and our people – and these awards are a direct reflection of our commitment to drive innovation, foster a strong company culture, and provide our communities with best-in-class service.”

Industry Leader

Throughout the year, Nutanix received significant recognition for its hybrid and multicloud products and solutions, continuing to strengthen its market leadership.

Obsessing Over the Customer

At Nutanix, one of the company’s cultural principles is “Obsess Over the Customer and Frontline,” and that work has been reflected across the industry.

  • Customer Relationship Management Institute (CRMI) awarded Nutanix with the NorthFace ScoreBoard Award for Customer Satisfaction as well as the NorthFace Summit Class Award for having sustained recognition on the list for five years in a row. Additionally, Nutanix received CRMI’s CEM Pro certification for all the company’s global support centers.
  • ASP Online awarded Nutanix among the Top 5 Support Websites for the third time.

Leading with Culture

A validation to the company’s efforts to promote a positive culture, Nutanix has achieved recognition for its workplace environment, positive culture, and constant effort to stay true to its values of remaining Hungry, Humble, Honest, and with Heart.

About Nutanix

Nutanix is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, making computing invisible anywhere. Organisations around the world use Nutanix software to leverage a single platform to manage any app at any location at any scale for their private, hybrid and multicloud environments. Learn more at www.nutanix.com or follow us on Twitter @nutanix.

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New Cohort of Twin Cities Leaders Announced for 2021 Capella University Fellows Program

New Cohort of Twin Cities Leaders Announced for 2021 Capella University Fellows Program

Full scholarships will be given to seven finalists from community-based and service-oriented organizations to pursue a master’s degree with the University

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Capella University – an institution dedicated to providing flexible online degree programs to help working adults advance in their careers – announced the cohort of the 2021 Capella Fellows Program. Finalists were chosen from promising Minneapolis-St. Paul community members and will be awarded full-tuition scholarships for a Capella master’s degree program of their choice.

The Capella Fellows Program is dedicated to helping students gain the talent and leadership skills required to address social and economic inequities in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. Members of the 2021 program are currently employed at local nonprofits and will receive a leadership assessment, expert coaching and access to networking opportunities. The classes will begin in January.

With each fellow hailing from different backgrounds and expertise, this year’s talented leaders will make distinct impacts throughout the Twin Cities community. The 2021 cohort includes:

  • Maihlee Lee, Plymouth Christian Youth Center
  • Wanda Vue, Hmong American Partnership
  • Elizabeth Knight, Catholic Charities
  • Aubrey Fredrickson, People Incorporated
  • Sydney Velez, Emerge
  • Marina Brady, People Incorporated
  • Barbara Chromy, Lutheran Social Service

“At Capella, we are committed to supporting the promising leaders in our communities,” said Dick Senese, President of Capella University. “The Capella University Fellows Program helps us create the most direct link among learning, professional development and employment, by personally coaching our fellows and providing them with networking opportunities to enhance their impact in the community.”

“We’re focused on fostering the future of Minneapolis. Educating our community leaders is the perfect place to start,” said Jacob Frey, Mayor of Minneapolis. “We’re thrilled to continue our ongoing partnership with Capella University and are thankful for their continued investment in our community leaders.”

Employees of 33 community-based organizations, service-oriented organizations, and select Capella University employer partner organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area agreed to participate as a Capella University Fellows Founding Partners and were invited to apply to the program.

“To attract and retain top-tier talent to the Twin Cities region, we must grow our skills training and education offerings to compete with nationwide initiatives,” said Jonathan Weinhagen, President and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber. “The Capella Fellows Program provides an opportunity for top-performing employees in our communities to gain an advanced degree of their choosing at no cost. We hope this will encourage our young leaders to commit to enhancing the Minneapolis-St. Paul region.”

The selection committee included seven leaders representing non-profit leadership, prominent foundations, and government entities, including the Minneapolis Mayor’s Office, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, Bush Foundation, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minneapolis Foundations, Capella University’s former Board Chair Dr. Marcia Ballinger, and Capella University alumni.

About Capella University: Capella University (www.capella.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1993, the university is dedicated to providing flexible, professionally aligned online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. Known for its commitment to learner success, academic quality and innovations in online education, Capella pioneered competency-based direct assessment programs allowing students to learn at their own pace. For more information, call 1.888.CAPELLA (888.227.3552).

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