InventHelp, founded in 1984 in Pittsburgh, is attempting to submit this idea, the Grate Knife, to applicable companies for their consideration.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) November 02, 2017

When preparing a complete meal, oftentimes cooks must utilize a wide range of kitchen accessories, as different food items require different tools. From peelers and graters to rolling pins and thermometers, a kitchen must be stocked with a diverse set of tools for a cook to accomplish a successful meal. This also means that kitchens need to have adequate storage to accommodate the many accessories, which can become a hassle to clean and put away neatly.

An inventor from Los Angeles, Calif., has invented the patent-pending GRATE KNIFE, a new type of knife that cuts cheeses, meats, and vegetables in a faster and more efficient manner, eliminating the need to use multiple knives. "I invented this device because I grew tired of having to switch knives to cut different types of food while cooking," said the inventor. GRATE KNIFE saves cooks time and effort while preparing or cleaning up after a meal, and takes up less room in the drawer than a traditional set of knives.

This invention offers cooks greater control and saves them time and money associated with purchasing multiple knives. It is adjustable and easy to use, as well as easy to clean.

The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 15-LAX-852, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp

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Presented by the premier organization for service management professionals, FUSION 18 will feature four days of professional development, idea sharing and networking.

Houston, Texas (PRWEB) November 02, 2017

itSMF USA will host FUSION 18 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Missouri between September 30 - October 3, 2018.

Presented by the premier organization for service management professionals, FUSION 18 will feature four days of professional development, idea sharing and networking. This year’s program will offer thought-compelling keynotes, breakout sessions and workshops focusing on service management trends with presentations led by some of the brightest thought leaders in the community.

FUSION 18, independently hosted by itSMF USA, is the event for service management professionals to come together to chart new paths and to discover solutions to challenges faced when implementing virtualization, the cloud, mobility, security, SaaS and more. During this conference, attendees will connect with other peers in the ITSM space to learn best practices through a collaborative platform as approximately 1,600 industry professionals gather under one roof.

“The ITSM community is a dynamic one and leaders in this group are looking for solutions to optimize their methodology to improve department ROI,” stated itSMF USA Board President Cathy Kirch. “For that reason, FUSION 18 is the place for service management professionals to find answers and new ideas to improve their value.”

FUSION 18 will feature four days of training and networking through keynotes, education sessions, pre-conference workshops and more. The FUSION 18 program will be released in early 2018. For more information and to register as an attendee or exhibitor, visit sm-fusion.com.

About itSMF USA

The itSMF USA, a chapter of itSMF International, is the independent professional organization and forum for IT Service Management professionals in the US. A not-for-profit organization, itSMF is a prominent player in the on-going development of IT Service management professionals and the promotion of IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices, standards and qualifications in the United States. This network of industry professionals, white papers, webinars, podcasts, conferences and other resources creates an opportunity for you and your organization to connect, learn and grow. Come be part of the IT service management profession. Learn more at itsmfusa.org.

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SmartLabel Program Enables Shoppers to Scan QR Codes on Products for Nutritional Content and Access Information on Thousands of Products Instantly

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

EnterWorks, a leading provider of Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, along with Tyson Foods and 1WorldSync, present the Webinar: “To Be, or Not To Be Transparent: Go Beyond The Label With SmartLabel.” The 1WorldSync hosted webinar, which will take place on November 7, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm EST, will provide a stage for industry leaders to discuss SmartLabel. The SmartLabel program, which was initiated by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and leading food & beverage companies, enables shoppers to scan QR codes on products for access to nutritional content and information on thousands of products instantly.

Sign up for “To Be, or Not To Be Transparent: Go Beyond the Label with SmartLabel” webinar here.

Industry experts from 1WorldSync, EnterWorks and Tyson Foods will discuss SmartLabel’s place in today’s market, in addition to the following topics:

• Why transparency matters – shoppers are more inquisitive about their product choices resulting in a demand for full disclosure to fit personal lifestyle needs and wants.
• How SmartLabel™ works, the criteria behind it, and the many ways users can access it
• How your organization can implement a best practice SmartLabel program and offer rich, robust content in the palms of consumers’ hands
• What organizations like Tyson Foods are doing to promote brand loyalty and trust by using real-time technology to share information and understand customer purchase decisions.

According to a recent study by 1WorldSync, 78 percent of merchants report that their product content exchange system cannot keep up with enhanced consumer demands for transparency. Consumers today are increasingly active participants in product attribution, while basing their purchasing decisions on information beyond the standards product label, such as ingredient origins and composition.

About EnterWorks Holding Company

EnterWorks® Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM) solution enables companies to acquire, manage and transform product information into persuasive content that drives higher sales and new competitive strengths through e-commerce Web, mobile, print and various electronic channels. Services offered include: Master Data Management, Product Information Management, Dynamic Data Modeling, Workflow & Collaboration, Syndication & Publishing, Digital Asset Management, Geographic Localization, Portal Content Exchange, and Digital Channel Accelerators.

EnterWorks is highly ranked by various research analysts and used by industry leaders such as: Ariens, Big Rock Sports, CPO Commerce, Creative Converting, Darigold, Fender Musical Instruments, Guthy-Renker, Hearth & Home Technologies, HON Furniture, HP Hood, Interline Brands, Johnstone Supply, Mary Kay, Mercer, Orgill, Publishers Clearing House, Restoration Hardware, Strategic Market Alliance, US Foods, and W.B. Mason. Learn more at http://www.enterworks.com.

About 1WorldSync 

1WorldSync™ is the leading provider of product content solutions, enabling more than 25,000 global companies in over 60 countries to share authentic, trusted content with customers and consumers, empowering intelligent choices for purchases, wellness, and lifestyle decisions. Through its technology platform and expert services, 1WorldSync provides solutions that meet the diverse needs of the industry. 1WorldSync is the only product content network provider and GDSN Data Pool to achieve ISO Certification 27001.  For more information, please visit http://www.1worldsync.com.

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Patient States, “It Was a Miracle!”

WOBURN, Mass. (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

Regeneris Medical, a front-runner in the field of regenerative medicine since 2009, partnered with ALMIⓇ at the Bio-Cellular Regenerative Medicine course over the weekend to teach over twenty doctors from around the world the latest in advanced bio-cellular techniques for facial rejuvenation. These state-of-the-art methods include using the patient’s own blood in the application of platelet-rich-plasma (PRP), as well as activating the patient’s own stem cells (found in fat) to treat a variety of aesthetic conditions of the face.

One 67-year-old patient was overjoyed by her results after Dr. Ryan Welter and Dr. Tess Mauricio performed her facial rejuvenation: “It was a miracle! I can’t stop looking at myself in the mirror. I notice the most improvement around my mouth and cheeks, as well as my under eye area. There was no pain. It made a big difference.”

PRP techniques have been used in orthopedics for a number of years, however its application in cosmetic procedures is cutting edge. It’s safe, effective, and completely natural - no chemicals, no surgical scars, no lengthy recovery period. Using stem cells for facial rejuvenation can take years off the face in a natural way.

About Regeneris Medical: Regeneris Medical is committed to delivering tomorrow’s healthcare today by offering research-level regenerative treatments that address a wide range of conditions. Years of research and hundreds of grateful patients that have been able to get back to the court, field, slopes, dance floor and track are the best proof that painkillers and joint replacement implants are not the only options. Learn more about about Regeneris Medical and its nationwide affiliate program at regenerismedical.com

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Solution provides easiest way to activate data and generate infinite email variations for every customer in real time.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

Movable Ink, the leading provider of intelligent content, today announced new solutions for creative variations, which enable marketers to automatically produce millions of personalized versions of messages. Marketers can now generate the perfect email experience in real-time by blending the right creative with the right data for every individual customer.

These solutions leverage the most up-to-date capabilities of Movable Ink’s intelligent content platform, the first comprehensive enterprise solution that automates the creation, deployment and measurement of personalized email content.

According to Forrester Research, 68 percent of firms said that delivering personalized experiences is a priority. However, marketers struggle to scale personalization because each piece of content has to be uniquely designed. Once designed, the coding and QA process takes weeks or months of effort, straining resources, deadlines and budgets.

Movable Ink’s creative variations solutions make it simple for any marketer to overcome the complex process of activating data and blending it with creative content in email. Movable Ink eliminates the previously heavy manual, tedious, or impossible campaign by automating the creation of new content, freeing up time for marketers to focus on strategy and big picture ideas.

“One of the struggles we experience as a smaller digital marketing team is supporting both the digital marketing initiatives as well as our store’s individual events,” said Kristin Parenzan, Digital Marketing Manager for Bluemercury. “Creative Variations helped us support our stores’ businesses, target their specific markets, and connect digital and in-store experiences quickly and seamlessly!”

“Brands already have endless streams of data and creative assets. What they lack is a way to activate and combine everything, multiply the capabilities of their teams, and truly scale creativity for the digital age,” said Vivek Sharma CEO of Movable Ink. “Our solutions makes it easy for any marketer to generate an endless number of highly customized, on brand content variations and the kind of experiences proven to drive higher conversions and engagement.”    

Movable Ink can transform existing files from any source (API, CSV, Excel) into highly customized creative content and can even host images. Possible data sources include contextual data, customer data, behavioral data, inventory data, pricing data and more. Movable Ink can help brands unlock existing data and gather additional customer data with tactics like progressive polling. Here are a few potential applications of creative variations:

• Offer Variations: Retail brands can customize their offers to every customer based on their place in the lifecycle, including people who haven’t converted, those who have converted but haven’t upgraded to premium, and premium members.
• Design Variations: Entertainment brands can create a more personalized experience and boost ticket sales by customizing images based on the city and events for each customer.
• Cultural Variations: Travel and hotel brands can create variations for each customer based on thousands of locations and language variations, personalizing content and messages in the customer’s native language.
• Behavioral Variations: Retail apparel brands can show an image based on the customer’s recent purchase and layer on content based on real-time rewards points and loyalty tier.

To get additional actionable tips for scaling creativity in the digital age and the benefits of creative variations solutions, download Movable Ink’s brand new ebook here.

About Movable Ink

Movable Ink is the leading provider of intelligent content, which enables marketers to personalize email content at the moment-of-open. Marketers use Movable Ink to provide consumers with engaging on-brand experiences to grow revenues with every customer interaction. Since 2010, consumers have engaged with over 400 billion intelligent content impressions from more than 400 leading brands, including Delta, eBay, Spotify, and The Wall Street Journal. The company is headquartered in New York City with offices in London, San Francisco, and Sydney.

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Pittsburgh-based InventHelp, a leading inventor service company, is submitting this client’s idea, Drone Building Inspection, in the hopes of a good faith review.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

"I thought that there needed to be an easier, more efficient way to inspect building exteriors for damages," said an inventor from Valley Stream, N.Y. "I thought that modern technology could be put to good use in this endeavor, and this led me to create my idea."

He created a prototype for the DRONE BUILDING INSPECTION to offer a more convenient way to inspect building exteriors and facades. The unit allows damages to be detected quickly and easily. It can be used in areas where walkthroughs are not possible or safe. The device saves time and effort. The accessory also is usable to map land and fields. Furthermore, the invention provides information in real time.

The original design was submitted to the Long Island office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 16-LGI-2435, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp

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STRmix™ is celebrating its fifth anniversary of use in live casework. In that time, STRmix™ has moved from an experimental technology to the accepted norm in cases in which a sophisticated forensic software is required to resolve mixed DNA profiles previously thought to be too complex to interpret.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

Celebrating its fifth anniversary of use in live casework, STRmix™ has moved from being an experimental technology to the broadly accepted norm in cases in which a sophisticated forensic software is required to resolve mixed DNA profiles previously thought to be too complex to interpret.

Twenty-nine U.S. labs including numerous local, state, and federal agencies now routinely use STRmix™ when resolving DNA profiles. This includes everything from the recently announced Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory to state and local agencies such as the Michigan State Police, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the California Department of Justice.

An additional 14 laboratories in Australia, England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Canada, and New Zealand are using STRmix™.

Earlier this year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published its validation of STRmix™ for use on mixtures of up to five persons. Noting that STRmix™ offers numerous advantages over historical methods of DNA profile analysis and has greater statistical power for estimating evidentiary weight – all of which can be used reliably in human identification testing – the FBI began using STRmix™ in its casework in December 2015.

Another 51 U.S. labs are currently at various stages of STRmix™ installation, validation, and training.

“In five short years, DNA evidence interpreted with STRmix™ has been successfully used in numerous U.S. court cases, while there have been at least 13 successful admissibility hearings for STRmix™,” says John Buckleton DSc, FRSNZ, Forensic Scientist at the New Zealand Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).

Buckleton, who developed STRmix™ in collaboration with ESR’s Jo-Anne Bright and Duncan Taylor from Forensic Science South Australia (FSSA), adds, “Since 2012, STRmix™ has been used to interpret DNA evidence in thousands of cases internationally.”

FSSA Director Chris Pearman notes, “STRmix™ has greatly assisted in enabling FSSA to provide high-quality evidentiary and investigative information to the South Australia Police. With the use of STRmix™, complex mixed profiles can be deconvoluted and searched against the DNA database, generating 10 times the investigative information we could previously provide to police investigators.”

ESR recently launched an upgraded version of STRmix™ after a full year of technical development and testing. STRmix™ v2.5 contains a number of powerful new features designed to significantly improve functionality, speed, memory, and ease of use, including: multi-kit functionality, enabling interpretation of DNA profiles from different test kits; a likelihood ratio (LR) batcher tool, allowing users to calculate multiple LRs from multiple reference inputs to a previously run deconvolution; and a combined DNA Index System (CODIS) report.

For more information about STRmix™ visit http://www.esr.cri.nz/ or http://strmix.esr.cri.nz/.

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Strengthening and reducing the cost of cyber-security for municipalities to be discussed today with NYC tech entrepreneur, Carl Mazzanti, on popular BlogTalkRadio program

Hoboken, New Jersey (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

eMazzanti Technologies President and Co-founder, Carl Mazzanti, will be a featured guest on the popular BlogTalkRadio program and podcast, Bruce Hurwitz Presents. The 25-minute interview is scheduled for 5:00 pm (EST) today, Friday, November 3, 2017. Mazzanti’s topic will be: “Cyber-security for Municipalities.”

The interview with Mazzanti will touch on issues such as, how new technologies affect cyber-security risk, budgetary constraints on mitigating risk and opportunities to decrease costs while strengthening the municipality’s cyber-security defenses.

Listen to the program live online Friday, November 3, 2017, at 5:00 pm EST.

The following statement from Mazzanti gives insight into the direction of the interview:

“Municipalities of all sizes increasingly employ tools such as mobile devices and remote access to improve their organizational efficiency and cost effectiveness of services. However, this also increases their security risks. Hence, cybersecurity ranks at or near the top of local government technology priorities.”

“Although municipalities want cutting-edge data security, it must reside within the budgetary constraints they face. They stretch resources to derive measures that are both prudent and necessary to prevent the loss of sensitive data. This includes leveraging cost-effective tools and technology to protect against cyberattack, training staff on information security, and conducting regular security reviews and audits by an independent party.”

Using the link above, listeners can hear the live program online or play a recording of the complete interview after the broadcast.

Related resource information:

3 Tips for Stronger Supply Chain Cyber-Security

5 Cyber-Security Tips for Small Business Manufacturing

About eMazzanti Technologies

eMazzanti’s team of trained, certified IT experts rapidly deliver government managed IT, digital marketing services, cloud and mobile solutions, multi-site implementations, 24×7 outsourced network management, remote monitoring and support to increase productivity, data security and revenue growth for clients ranging from small cities to high-end global retailers.

eMazzanti has made the Inc. 5000 list eight years running, is a 2015, 2013 and 2012 Microsoft Partner of the Year, 2016 NJ Business of the Year, 5X WatchGuard Partner of the Year and one of the TOP 200 U.S. Microsoft Partners! Contact: 1-866-362-9926, info(at)emazzanti(dot)net or http://www.emazzanti.net Twitter: @emazzanti Facebook: Facebook.com/emazzantitechnologies.

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InventHelp, a leading inventor service company, is working to submit Program Messaging to companies for their review.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

"Some shows and programs do not air on rerun, so if you miss them, you will never see them again," said an inventor from Indianapolis, Ind. "I thought that it would be nice if there was a way to send programs you have saved on your DVR to your friends and family."

She developed the PROGRAM MESSAGING to allow programs to be sent to contacts. The system prevents individuals from missing out on their favorite shows and events. The invention ensures that viewers have access to desired content. It eliminates the hassle normally involved with planning to see missed shows. The device is designed for added efficiency and convenience. Furthermore, it helps friends and relatives remain connected.

The original design was submitted to the Indianapolis office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 16-IPL-407, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp

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Cruise Planners creates innovative solutions for travel agents including first-ever Artificial Intelligence technology

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

The nation’s leading home-based travel franchise, Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, recently earned a FranTech Award from the International Franchise Association (IFA) and continues to stand out as a leader in innovation and technology. Presented at the 2017 FranTech Franchise Innovation Conference, October 19-20 in San Diego, the IFA award recognized Cruise Planners for its 2017 Technology Suite for travel agents which includes CP View™, CP Insights™ and the newly redesigned corporate website. Announced to travel agents at its 2017 Annual Conference on October 16, Cruise Planners continues to make strides in technology and innovation by becoming the first home-based travel agency to enter the world of Artificial Intelligence with the introduction of two new Alexa Skills making vacation planning easy for consumers and serve as a virtual assistant for travel agents.

“The 2017 technology suite represents the largest amount of tech innovations ever launched by Cruise Planners and provides highly efficient and targeted insight for franchise owners to market and work with their clients,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners. “When designing new technology, we strive to provide high-tech solutions for franchisees that strengthen the connection between travel agents and their clients.”

Stacie Faulds, Cruise Planners’ Director of Marketing accepts the International Franchise Association FranTech Award on behalf of Cruise Planners in San Diego, Calif. Cruise Planners earned this award for its 2017 launch of technology solutions for its franchisees

Creating technology solutions has increased sales for franchisees by leveraging data, introducing a lead-generating tool and syncing back-end business intelligence. The technology innovations were welcomed with a high adoption rate, proving these solution–oriented tools are effective and beneficial to the agent network.

Recently released custom tools developed by Cruise Planners Home Office Team include:

• Alexa Skills—Two voice-activated skills using Artificial Intelligence to help Cruise Planners agents and their clients. One skill acts as a virtual personal assistant for Cruise Planners agents and the other is a hands-free way for customers to connect with their travel agent as they plan and countdown to their vacations
• CP Maxx™—Cruise Planners’ next-generation booking and customer relationship management system for faster, streamlined results that “Maxximizes” business, efficiencies and profits
• CP Insights™—Highly-efficient and targeted insight for franchise owners to market and work with their clients to provide relevant marketing and customized travel offers.
• CP View™—Tool that curates data across the Cruise Planners network to anticipate client buying habits and target the right clients, leading to increased sales, brand credibility and stronger relationships.

Cruise Planners takes an in-depth approach and reviews a variety of sources for inspiration, most notably, how the most successful franchisees perform and what common sentiments are echoed across the network in terms of technology needs.

About Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative

Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry. Cruise Planners operates a network of more than 1,800 franchise owners who independently book amazing vacation and travel experiences for their clients. The Florida-based Home Office Team positions a nation-wide network of franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing, booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry’s top executives. The company continues to be lauded and has been named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 14 consecutive years. Cruise Planners was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, has been ranked as the #1 travel franchise by Franchise Business Review for 6 years in a row, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel since it started ranking companies.

Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. with more than 23 years of experience, Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line. Accolades include numerous Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award for 13 consecutive years (2004-2016), American Express Agency of the Year (2010), Royal Caribbean International Chairman’s Award (2015), Royal Caribbean International President’s Award for Overall Achievement (2012 and 2014), Royal Caribbean International Home-Based Partner of the Year (2007-2013), Norwegian Cruise Line Elite Agency of the Year (2016), Norwegian Cruise Line Franchise Agency of the Year (2011-2015), Celebrity Cruises Home-Based Partner of the Year (2016), Celebrity Cruises Field Sales Account of the Year (2015), Celebrity Cruises Home-Based Account of the Year (2013-2014) and Celebrity Cruises Southeast Region Travel Agent Partner of the Year (2010), Ted Arison Founder’s Award – Carnival Cruise Line (2017), Travel Impressions Best of the Best Globe Award (2008-2016), Sandals Top Host – Worldwide, Globus Family of Brands Premier Agency Partner (2009-2016), Platinum Circle Member with Viking River Cruises (2009-2015), Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Top Producer (2008-2014) and Regent Seven Seas Cruises Top Producer. Cruise Planners is one of the Top 50 franchises for Veterans according to GI magazine, the Top Franchise Brand for Veterans according to Franchise Business Review, has been named one of the Top 25 franchises for African-Americans by Black Enterprise magazine and is a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. For more information, visit http://www.cruiseplanners.com.

Stay in Touch: Media can stay up-to-date with Cruise Planners by visiting our media room, following us on Twitter @Cruisitude or on Facebook. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should locate a travel advisor near them. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit the Cruise Planners franchise website.

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Cruise Planners® creates innovative solutions for travel agents including first-ever Artificial Intelligence technology

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

The nation’s leading home-based travel franchise, Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, recently earned a FranTech Award from the International Franchise Association (IFA) and continues to stand out as a leader in innovation and technology. Presented at the 2017 FranTech Franchise Innovation Conference, October 19-20 in San Diego, the IFA award recognized Cruise Planners for its 2017 Technology Suite for travel agents which includes CP View™, CP Insights™ and the newly redesigned corporate website. Announced to travel agents at its 2017 Annual Conference on October 16, Cruise Planners continues to make strides in technology and innovation by becoming the first home-based travel agency to enter the world of Artificial Intelligence with the introduction of two new Alexa Skills making vacation planning easy for consumers and serve as a virtual assistant for travel agents.

“The 2017 technology suite represents the largest amount of tech innovations ever launched by Cruise Planners and provides highly efficient and targeted insight for franchise owners to market and work with their clients,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners. “When designing new technology, we strive to provide high-tech solutions for franchisees that strengthen the connection between travel agents and their clients.”

Stacie Faulds, Cruise Planners’ Director of Marketing accepts the International Franchise Association FranTech Award on behalf of Cruise Planners in San Diego, Calif. Cruise Planners earned this award for its 2017 launch of technology solutions for its franchisees.

Creating technology solutions has increased sales for franchisees by leveraging data, introducing a lead-generating tool and syncing back-end business intelligence. The technology innovations were welcomed with a high adoption rate, proving these solution–oriented tools are effective and beneficial to the agent network.

Recently released custom tools developed by Cruise Planners Home Office Team include:

• Alexa Skills—Two voice-activated skills using Artificial Intelligence to help Cruise Planners agents and their clients. One skill acts as a virtual personal assistant for Cruise Planners agents and the other is a hands-free way for customers to connect with their travel agent as they plan and countdown to their vacations
• CP Maxx™—Cruise Planners’ next-generation booking and customer relationship management system for faster, streamlined results that “Maxximizes” business, efficiencies and profits
• CP Insights™—Highly-efficient and targeted insight for franchise owners to market and work with their clients to provide relevant marketing and customized travel offers.
• CP View™—Tool that curates data across the Cruise Planners network to anticipate client buying habits and target the right clients, leading to increased sales, brand credibility and stronger relationships.

Cruise Planners takes an in-depth approach and reviews a variety of sources for inspiration, most notably, how the most successful franchisees perform and what common sentiments are echoed across the network in terms of technology needs.

About Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative

Cruise Planners®, an American Express Travel Representative, is the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry. Cruise Planners operates a network of more than 1,800 franchise owners who independently book amazing vacation and travel experiences for their clients. The Florida-based Home Office Team positions a nation-wide network of franchise owners for success by providing innovative marketing, booking and technology tools, as well as professional development and hands-on training with the industry’s top executives. The company continues to be lauded and has been named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 14 consecutive years. Cruise Planners was recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal, is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, has been ranked as the #1 travel franchise by Franchise Business Review for 6 years in a row, and was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel since it started ranking companies.

Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. with more than 23 years of experience, Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line. Accolades include numerous Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly, American Express Travel Representative Excellence Award for 13 consecutive years (2004-2016), American Express Agency of the Year (2010), Royal Caribbean International Chairman’s Award (2015), Royal Caribbean International President’s Award for Overall Achievement (2012 and 2014), Royal Caribbean International Home-Based Partner of the Year (2007-2013), Norwegian Cruise Line Elite Agency of the Year (2016), Norwegian Cruise Line Franchise Agency of the Year (2011-2015), Celebrity Cruises Home-Based Partner of the Year (2016), Celebrity Cruises Field Sales Account of the Year (2015), Celebrity Cruises Home-Based Account of the Year (2013-2014) and Celebrity Cruises Southeast Region Travel Agent Partner of the Year (2010), Ted Arison Founder’s Award – Carnival Cruise Line (2017), Travel Impressions Best of the Best Globe Award (2008-2016), Sandals Top Host – Worldwide, Globus Family of Brands Premier Agency Partner (2009-2016), Platinum Circle Member with Viking River Cruises (2009-2015), Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Top Producer (2008-2014) and Regent Seven Seas Cruises Top Producer. Cruise Planners is one of the Top 50 franchises for Veterans according to GI magazine, the Top Franchise Brand for Veterans according to Franchise Business Review, has been named one of the Top 25 franchises for African-Americans by Black Enterprise magazine and is a member of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. For more information, visit http://www.cruiseplanners.com.

Stay in Touch: Media can stay up-to-date with Cruise Planners by visiting our media room, following us on Twitter @Cruisitude or on Facebook. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should locate a travel advisor near them. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner, please visit the Cruise Planners franchise website.

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Former Pitney Bowes CEO and Former AOL President join all-star team

(PRWEB) November 03, 2017

StormX, the blockchain-powered adtech and gamified micro-task innovators, today announced that Michael J. Critelli, CEO and President of Dossia Service Corporation and former CEO of Pitney Bowes, and Amit Shafrir, former President of AOL Premium Services and former Executive President of Badoo, have been added to its Board of Advisors. Critelli and Shafrir bring decades of technology experience and unparalleled industry knowledge to the StormX Board.

StormX CEO Simon Yu said, “We are very proud to announce that Michael J. Critelli and Amit Shafrir have joined the StormX team. Both have solidified themselves as technology industry titans, having developed and grown some of the most well-known and transformative companies in the space, like AOL, Netscape, Pitney Bowes, and ICQ. We are confident that Michael and Amit will offer invaluable insights on creating an industry-leading technology platform focused on user-experience, while also helping us shape our unique StormX brand.”

Michael J. Critelli is the current President and CEO of Dossia Service Corporation, a health analytics platform provider that supports technology-driven population health management. Prior to his tenure at Dossia, Critelli was the CEO of Pitney Bowes, a global technology company best known for its postage meters and other mailing equipment and services. Under Critelli, the company transitioned its entire installed equipment base to digital, networked systems and was ranked as one of America’s most innovative companies.

“StormX is a company with a vision and mission to reconfigure the way work is designed and delivered, and to expand work opportunities and workforce skill development, and economic empowerment all over the world. I am excited to offer my counsel alongside its established team of multi-disciplinary experts,” said Michael J. Critelli.

Amit Shafrir has vast expertise in both consumer Internet and enterprise software. He has spent more than two decades managing some of the Internet's most powerful and recognizable brands, including online service providers AOL and Netscape, and Badoo, the world’s largest social network for mobile and online dating. Currently, Shafrir is the CEO and Co-Founder of Quiv, a platform that connects users with experts, enabling them to ask questions in return for a charitable donation to the expert’s cause.

Amit Shafrir said, “I’ve spent my career looking for the next exciting technological innovation, and StormX fits the profile of a rapidly-growing, industry-defining business that will have a very large social impact. I feel that StormX has the potential to reshape the way the freelance industry operates and establish itself as a leading blockchain innovator.”

The StormX Board of Advisors includes prominent industry leaders such as Bancor Co-Founder Guy Benartzi, Bittrex CEO Bill Shihara, Jaxx Founder and CEO Anthony Di lorio, founding CTO of Zynga Tom Bollich, AlphaBit.fund CEO Liam Robertson and Strategist Brad Mills, VOIP pioneer and Vonage Founder and CEO Jeff Pulver, Alchemist Ventures and Ethereum Chief Strategist Steven Nerayoff Esq. LL.M., Juloot interactive Founder Hanan Gazit Ph.D., Brian Kelly Capital LLC Founder and CNBC contributor Brian Kelly, and Appuri Founder and CTO Damon Danieli.

Registration is now open for the STORM token crowdsale which starts Tuesday, November 7th via the official STORM website at stormtoken.com/tokensale.

About StormX, Inc.:

StormX, Inc. is the creator of Storm Play (formerly known as BitMaker), and Storm Market, with gamified micro-tasks, where people can earn STORM tokens anywhere, at anytime, from any device. With over 1.2 million downloads, over 270k monthly active users across 187 countries, StormX is expanding based on the demand. Current gamified micro-tasks include trying out different products and services, like from Hulu, Dollar Shave Club and Final Fantasy. As Storm Market expands, the focus is adding new category of gamified micro-tasks (Storm Gigs) in Machine Learning and QA Testing. The vision is not only about enabling more micro-earning opportunities, but also creating a gamified path for people globally to advance in life with a whole new way of job advancement.

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Company Recognized for Achieving Facility Management Best Practice

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

Aquitas Solutions, a leading provider of EAM and IoT solutions that optimize asset intensive industries, announced today that long standing client, Skookum Contract Services, has won a 2017 Uptime Award for Best Work Execution Program. The awards are presented annually by ReliabilityWeb’s Uptime Magazine to companies that demonstrate high levels of performance in asset management and maintenance reliability, ultimately providing bottom-line benefits to their organization.

As a backdrop to the award, Skookum partnered with Aquitas Solutions for the first implementation of IBM Maximo at one of their client sites. The implementation provided an opportunity to train Skookum’s team for future client deployments and as part of Aquitas’ ongoing engagement, integration to external systems became a key component. The end result, award winning asset management and preventive maintenance programs for numerous Skookum customers across multiple business lines. Some of these business lines include; logistics and facilities management as well as fleet management to include warehousing of service supplies.

“We have been fully committed to the use of Maximo for the past 4 years as one of our strategic advantages,” commented Robert Potter, CIO and Vice President of Business Systems from Skookum. He added, “Using Maximo as we do, we drive efficiencies, improve client communications, and create opportunities for process improvement daily. These allow Skookum to deliver the best possible service supporting our customer’s mission.”

“After our initial implementation, training, and support of IBM Maximo, we have witnessed first hand the skills, commitment, and motivation of Skookum’s maintenance operations team at numerous enterprise asset management deployments,” commented Wayne Brisson, President and CEO, Aquitas Solutions. He added, “We are delighted that Skookum’s exemplary best practices and usage of IBM Maximo has been recognized with this award and look forward to continually supporting their customers.

“Skookum Contract Services certainly depicts the journey, culture, and dedication necessary to become a recipient of one of our 2017 Uptime Awards," commented Terrence O’Hanlon, CEO/Publisher, ReliabilityWeb.com and Uptime Magazine. He added, “I am positive that the Company’s core values complemented by their commitment and partnerships in building an award winning maintenance and reliability program will help them foster even greater results in the future.”

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About Skookum Contract Services

Skookum performs facility management services in the following major functional areas: Buildings and Structures; Utility Systems; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems; Dining and Laundry Equipment; Grounds & Pavement Maintenance; and Call Center operations.  Skookum utilizes MAXIMO facility management software including technician hand-held technology.  Also, Skookum performs preventive maintenance services, and corrective maintenance repairs encompassing a variety of trades including locksmith, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, welding, HVAC mechanics, general maintenance and various laborers.

About Aquitas Solutions

Aquitas Solutions is a leading provider of EAM and IoT solutions that optimize asset intensive industries. The Company prides itself on working strategically and collaboratively with the top, globally recognized EAM and IoT platform solution providers to heighten business value and bring bottom-line benefits to their clients.

Based in Atlanta, GA, Aquitas’ leadership team and management consultants have nearly one thousand man years of enterprise asset management experience and have been early adopters of IoT technology that helps clients leverage their EAM system to optimize performance and improve productivity and service levels across the entire spectrum of their organization.

The Company has a long history of delivering faster, smarter, and more agile solutions at a competitive rate helping customers streamline their internal processes and compete more efficiently in an increasingly synergetic world.

Aquitas Solutions is a registered Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and proud supporter of Women in Reliability Asset Management (WIRAM).

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Clearwave, the healthcare industry’s only data authentication and patient registration platform, announced it will be exhibiting at the upcoming NextGen User Group Meeting (UGM) in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 5-8, 2017.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

Clearwave, the healthcare industry’s only data authentication and patient registration platform, announced it will be exhibiting at the upcoming NextGen User Group Meeting (UGM) in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 5-8, 2017.

This year’s UGM will bring together thousands of healthcare executives to get hands-on training from experts and power users, and discuss industry insights from leaders in health IT.

Clearwave has integrated with NextGen since 2013 with NextGen offering enhanced interoperability to Clearwave’s cloud-based, self-service patient registration solution. This platform helps healthcare organizations improve workflow, streamline the check-in process and increase patient engagement.

“Our partnership with NextGen has been successful for years and we’re looking forward to another UGM,” said Gerard White, president and CEO of Clearwave. “Clearwave’s self-service check-in platform allows patients to spent 70 percent less time in the waiting room and has reduced registration errors up to 90 percent since the platform removes the need for manual data entry.”

Stop by the Clearwave booth #106 from November 5-8 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Conference Center in New Orleans to learn more about Clearwave’s technologies and solutions to streamline the patient registration process.

About Clearwave

Clearwave’s registration platform allows authenticated patient data to flow from a patient and any healthcare provider. Clearwave’s platform includes full integration to any Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Practice Management (PM) or Hospital Information System (HIS) product. Clearwave’s platform provides the patient with multiple self-service options including Clearwave’s Mobile Pre-check-in solution.

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Maronda Homes gearing up for millennial buyers boom.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

As millennials continue to steer the ship of the American economy, old home buying habits are starting to come back into focus. Baby boomers are finding their percentage of home buyers falling as millennials continue to take the top spot making up 34% of home buyers.

The new generation of buyers is making home buying a priority, even if they are delaying the purchase by a few years than the generations that came before. Currently more than half of first-time buyers are millennials. While much ado has been made about the drive to urban areas, the millennial home buyer is driving home sales in suburbs at the same rates as generations before.

The space and room of the suburbs prove to be a driving factor. Homes with extra bedrooms, bigger kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and large yards for entertainment, pets and playgrounds are attracting millennials to smaller cities and suburbs.

The National Association of Homebuilders has done some extensive research and determined that only 10% of millennial buyers don’t consider home buying in their future plans.

New home builders are trying to capture the new millennial buyers. Zillow, which is one of the leadings sites for real estate online, just opened up a new site just for millennial buyers. Mortgage companies like Quicken loans and So-Fi are focusing their business to reach millennials and cater the loan process to how they function, which is increasingly digital.

New homebuilders are tailoring their products and buying experiences as well. Maronda Homes, a new home building company, unveiled its newly designed online visualizer that provides digital tools, allowing customers to change options and digitally build their house.

Maronda Homes is continuously striving to improve the home building process by modernizing floor plans, evolving homes designs, and a pioneering online experience. The company’s newly unveiled online visualizer provides the perfect blend of innovation and customer focus, pioneering the online shopping experience that new home shoppers are looking for.

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CirrusOne today announced it has been ranked as the fourth fastest growing consulting firm in North America by Consulting Magazine based on a 740 percent revenue growth over a three-year period from 2013-2016.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

CirrusOne, a leading multi-vendor quote-to-cash (QTC) consulting and implementation firm redefining the role of the trusted advisor, today announced it has been ranked as the fourth fastest growing consulting firm in North America by Consulting Magazine based on a 740 percent revenue growth over a three-year period from 2013-2016. The winners and rankings were announced at an awards gala on Nov. 2, 2017, at the Yale Club in New York City. The complete list of the top 75 fastest growing firms can be viewed here.

“From the beginning, our singular goal has been to redefine project delivery processes and the role of the trusted advisor in implementing enterprise software,” said Shane Anastasi, CEO, for CirrusOne. “This recognition within our own industry validates our approach to delivering professional services and the trust and confidence our customers place in CirrusOne to help them successfully navigate their implementation journey.”

Founded more than three years ago, CirrusOne changed its name and rebranded the business in January 2017 to reflect its growth and the expansion of the firm’s expertise beyond CPQ to include QTC, customer lifecycle management (CLM), billing management and customer success consulting. This expansion in offerings aligns with CirrusOne’s goal to be the go-to cloud consultant for Oracle and Salesforce solutions. The firm follows a unique set of consulting best practices that result in exceptional experiences and outcomes for its customers.

In addition to this award, CirrusOne was recently ranked sixth by the San Francisco Business Times on the 26th annual Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area list, an exclusive ranking of the region’s fastest growing private companies.

About CirrusOne

CirrusOne is a leading multi-vendor quote-to-cash (QTC) consulting and implementation firm that enables organizations worldwide to maximize sales efficiency and increase QTC time-to-value. Through its purpose built team of industry thought leaders, architects and developers, CirrusOne offers a complete range of enterprise-grade professional services. CirrusOne is redefining how complex customer solutions are implemented through a proven framework of proactive service delivery. For more information, visit http://www.cirrus.one.

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This week at Cisco’s annual partner conference in Dallas, Texas, Marco was honored with the SMB Partner of the Year Award for its innovation, leadership and best practice as a Cisco business partner across the Midwest. Steve Knutson, Marco’s Chief Technology Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the company. This is the second time Marco has won the award.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

This week at Cisco’s annual partner conference in Dallas, Texas, Marco was honored with the SMB Partner of the Year Award for its innovation, leadership and best practice as a Cisco business partner across the Midwest. Steve Knutson, Marco’s Chief Technology Officer, accepted the award on behalf of the company. This is the second time Marco has won the award.

Cisco Partner Summit Theatre awards reflect the top-performing partners within specific technology markets across the globe. All award recipients are selected by a group of Cisco Global Partner Organization regional and theatre executives. The Small Medium Business segment is defined by customers with less than 2,500 employees.

Marco is a technology partner to organizations across the U.S. using local and remote resources. As technology becomes more integrated, Marco’s broad range of expertise helps those organizations select, implement and bring together all of their technology solutions. Marco partners with Cisco to provide its customers with networking, collaboration and data center solutions and is a Cisco certified provider in nine areas of expertise.

“We’re honored to receive recognition for our efforts in bringing enterprise class technologies to the small- and medium-sized businesses in the central U.S.,” said Knutson. “This award recognizes our commitment to providing strategic technology partnerships with these businesses. By simplifying the end user experience for our clients, we enable them to work smarter and focus on their competitive advantage.”

Cisco Partner Summit is attended by more than 2,100 global attendees from Cisco’s eco-system of partners representing more than 1,000 companies worldwide from over 75 countries.

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58th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show wraps up this weekend

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, called FLIBS for short, is the largest in-water boat show in the world, attracting a global audience of approximately 100,000 boating enthusiasts who share a common interest in life on the water. Recently, FLIBS teamed with YourUpdateTV to capture some of the not-to-be-missed attractions at this year’s show.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/EWcLY1_iMCs

The show draws an impressively diverse, international crowd of buyers, sellers and new entrants to the boating community who come to see the latest that the global boating industry has to offer and to do business. One thousand exhibitors and more than 1,200 boats are on display each November at the exhibition widely regarded as the industry’s top annual boating event.

This year’s show takes place from Wednesday, November 1 through Sunday, November 5 at seven locations connected by a network of water and land transportation.

For more information, visit http://www.flibs.com

About The 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on Nov 1- Nov 5, 2017. Show exhibits range from yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts. FLIBS is exactly where you want to be!

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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The Gosch Imports, Inc., automobile dealership is facing a class action lawsuit filed in the Riverside County Superior Court that alleges the company failed to provide their Auto Service Advisors overtime wages and meal and rest periods in accordance with California law.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) November 03, 2017

The Los Angeles employment law attorneys at Blumenthal, Nordrehaug & Bhowmik filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Gosch Imports, Inc., failed to correctly classify their California auto Service Advisor employees as "non-exempt", resulting in alleged unpaid overtime wages. The Gosch Imports, Inc., class action lawsuit, Case No. RIC1720356 is currently pending in the Riverside County Superior Court for the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here.

According to the lawsuit, Gosh Imports, Inc., allegedly failed to accurately classify their auto Service Advisor employees as "non-exempt" employees and failed to provide them the legally required overtime compensation and benefits these employees are entitled to. The Complaint further claims that Gosch Imports, Inc., allegedly failed to accurately record missed meal and rest breaks and also allegedly failed to pay the proper minimum wages causing the wage statements being issued to the employees by Gosch Imports, Inc., to allegedly violate California law, and in particular, Labor Code Section 226(a).

Cal. Lab. Code § 1194 states: Notwithstanding any agreement to work for a lesser wage, any employee receiving less than the legal minimum wage or the legal overtime compensation applicable to the employee is entitled to recover in a civil action the unpaid balance of the full amount of this minimum wage or overtime compensation, including interest thereon, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of suit.

If you would like to know more about the Gosch Imports, Inc. lawsuit, please contact Attorney Nicholas J. De Blouw today by calling (800) 568-8020

Blumenthal, Nordrehaug and Bhowmik is a California employment law firm that dedicates its practice to helping employees, fight back against unfair business practices, including violations of the California Labor Code and Fair Labor Standards Act. The firm has offices located in San Diego, Los Angels, Riverside, San Francisco, Sacramento and Chicago.

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Ten winners recognized for leadership of disruptive technology implementations

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. (PRWEB) November 04, 2017

Constellation Research, Inc. the disruptive technology research and advisory firm announced the winners of the seventh annual SuperNova Awards. The Constellation SuperNova Awards recognize leaders and teams for their innovative application of disruptive technology in business.

“The 2017 SuperNova Award winners represent truly impressive case studies in disruptive innovation,” said R “Ray” Wang, chairman and founder of Constellation Research. “These leaders and teams are forging ahead with digital transformation, implementing disruptive technologies, and preparing their organizations for the future. The winners of this year’s awards demonstrated not only an understanding of digital transformation’s impact on business, but an understanding of how to thrive after transformation is complete. The judges were impressed by the metrics of the winning projects. Here we have leaders who took calculated risks for big payoffs.”

2017 SuperNova Award Winners

AI and Augmented Humanity

Nicholas Moch, Head of Info, Architecture & Strategy, SEB

Data to Decisions

Nadeem Gulzar, Head of Global Analytics, Danske Bank

Digital Marketing and Sales Effectiveness

Colin Day, Vice President, Global Demand Centre & CTO, Marketing, FIS

Future of Work Human Capital Management

Seldric Blocker, Director, Campus Recruiting, NBCUniversal

Future of Work Productivity and Collaboration

Dan Gockel, Chief of Stuff, MOD Pizza

Internet of Things

Maia Schweizer, Chief Development Officer, Origin Energy

Matrix Commerce

Theresa Grier, Senior Director of I.S. Customer Engagement Technology, UPS

Next Generation Customer Experience

Julie Sanchez, Director of Citizen Services, City of Fort Wayne

Digital Safety and Privacy

David Chou, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Technology Optimization

Charlie Merrow, CEO, Merrow Company

The SuperNova Award winners were selected from a pool of over 200 applicants. Selected by the SuperNova Award Judges and public polling, the SuperNova Award winners demonstrated the foresight, creativity and measured audacity to successfully implement emerging technologies for their organizations. The winners of the 2017 SuperNova Awards were announced on October 26, 2017 at the SuperNova Awards gala at Constellation’s Connected Enterprise.

For more information, visit https://www.constellationr.com/events/supernova/2017.

About Constellation Research

Constellation Research is an award winning, Silicon Valley-based technology research and advisory firm. The company delivers progressive transformation strategies that help clients navigate tumultuous business environments. Constellation serves as advisor to forward-thinking leaders seeking to solve challenging business problems with the transformative power of digital technologies.

For more information about Constellation Research, visit http://www.ConstellationR.com

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