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CCB Technology CEO Patrick Booth Two Time Recipient of Wisconsin Titan 100 Award
Booth has been an integral part of his parent’s family business since its inception in 1991. Over the years, he has successfully taken on nine different roles within the company, eventually rising to the position of President in 2013. In 2019, Booth’s dedication and expertise led him to assume the esteemed role of CEO as full ownership of the business was transitioned to him. Under his visionary leadership, the company underwent a remarkable transformation, achieving an impressive 25% growth by shifting its focus from IT products to the launch of innovative IT managed and project services.
“I am honored by this recognition,” said Booth. “An incredible group of people surrounds me at CCB that whole-heartedly care about each other, our clients, and our partnerships. I appreciate them because I know they work hard every day, helping people use technology to build relationships and achieve great things in their organizations and communities. I consider it a privilege to continue to lead and grow the company with them based on the values and principles my parents established.”
Patrick will be honored at the annual Titan 100 awards celebration on January 18th, 2024 at Fiserv Forum, home of the Milwaukee Bucks. This unique cocktail-style awards event will gather 100 Titans of Industry and their guests for an evening unlike anything that exists in the Wisconsin business community.
Media Contact
Olivia Manlove, CCB Technology, 1 2625045612 262, [email protected], ccbtechnology.com
SOURCE CCB Technology
Conversational Virtual Receptionist Goes Omni Channel in 2024
Conversational, a North American virtual receptionist and answering service provider announces the launch of new support features in 2024.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Nov. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Conversational currently offers quality virtual receptionist support to a multitude of industry types. Whether you’re a lawyer, doctor, salon owner, realtor, or tradesperson Conversational can provide you with exceptional customer service for as low as $209/month. In today’s ever inflating world you couldn’t obtain the softwares and the technology at this cost point, let alone the staffing to manage it.
Conversational’s President, Tanya Lamont noted “The statistics are too staggering to ignore. Our clients are evolving and in turn we need to also evolve.”
How we do business is changing throughout North America
With the ever-evolving world of technology, communication streams have expanded how businesses are providing customer service and support for their clientele. With the rising demand Conversational recognized the need to support their clients further by providing beyond the phone services they offer.
Conversational seeing their own need for advancements into offering other communication types early in 2020, kick started the future they are edging closely towards. Since that time Conversational has undergone several advancements within their structure, and operations to allow them to move toward offering new service features and communication facets.
In 2021 they launched a new logo and brand with a bright and diverse new theme for their website that reflects the diversity they were looking to grow towards.
We needed to be as diverse as our client base is” stated Tanya Lamont, President.
Further to this they started out by changing the systems they use for call processing which allowed them to see a future with other communication streams being reachable. Now that those developments have completed Conversational has been busy this past year developing and testing just how they could begin offering more.
The results are an omni channel type platform which allows the team at Conversational to operate and support their clients not only through their current phone support channels but also through EMAIL, CHAT, and SMS.
Consumers want service to be fast and convenient in today’s world, so by ensuring your business is accessible through a multitude of communication platforms, you are showing your clients you are ready, willing, and capable of serving all their needs in the format they prefer.
Through their own research Conversational kept finding their clients speaking widely about the value of our services and how this provides them with the time and freedom to expand and grow. Imagine the results when they could soon come to work with a clean inbox and several new leads that were generated without them even lifting a finger. As an entrepreneur your time is valuable, so having more time to be productive in other matters of your business is key to a small business’s success. The biggest holdback for many entrepreneurs new to outsourcing is letting go and building that trust with a business handling their client’s needs. However, with the new “Client Portal” Conversational has developed in conjunction with these new services, quality is still at the fingertips of those business owners.
So, when do we expect to see Conversational launching these new features?
Conversational President, Tanya Lamont quoted “Our new features will be launching in phases, starting with Email and SMS support. We predict the launch of these first two services beginning within the early months of 2024 and then moving into the chat support service mid to late next year”.
With these new advancements Conversational is set to be the first in the industry to launch and offer full omni services amongst their competitors. And currently being one of the top virtual receptionist providers as seen through Consumer Affairs, this will allow them to take over the industry and set the bar high for other competitors to strive to reach.
This edge over the market has Conversational team of virtual receptionists posed and ready for steady growth through strategic marketing of those new features. Where will Conversational go next? Although that is still to be seen, one thing is for certain this company invests in their business and listens to their customers and their needs and returns a product that works for all industries in today’s business world.
Outsourcing a service which acts like your front line of communication, that comes with years of experience in the art of customer service allows you to provide the quality all businesses deserve to show their clients.
The world is seeing the results can be far more profitable when you are working remotely and with outsourcing to businesses like Conversational you can even improve your client impact and loyalty.
We are excited to see how this development unfolds and thrilled to have had the opportunity to be a part of this announcement with Conversational.
Media Contact
Tanya Lamont, Conversational LLC, 1 855-933-3826, [email protected], https://conversational.com/
SOURCE Conversational LLC
Aira Technologies demonstrates RANGPT™, the world’s first LLM-based utility for RAN query and control
“Quick experimentation is impossible and ideas get killed in the process. Aira addressed these challenges by creating RANGPT to provide a natural language interface to network data,” said Ravikiran Gopalan, co-founder and CTO of Aira Technologies. “With RANGPT, a wireless expert can analyze data, gain insights, iteratively experiment, and ultimately deploy code as rApps in a matter of hours—a process which previously would have taken months.”
RANGPT allows MNOs to interact with the network through conversational queries, to gain insights on the state of the RAN by analyzing network data. These insights help address performance issues and optimize energy consumption. A sequence of RANGPT queries and control instructions can be stitched together easily, to form the basis of RAN automation applications required to meet network opex reduction targets.
To build RANGPT, Aira developed core technology models that work with publicly available Large Language Models (LLM) like GPT4 from OpenAI, Claude from Anthropic, or Llama from Meta. In response to a query, the Aira RANGPT modules work together to analyze network data resident in a data lake. The result of the analysis is rendered back to the user in any convenient form, including text, graphics and charts. RANGPT retains the context of queries to allow for ever more sophistication in successive probing.
The utility also can be used for control of the RAN, allowing for manipulation of the actual underlying hardware to troubleshoot or isolate faults. Query and control features, coupled with the ability to generate software code as required, means that RANGPT can serve as an automatic code generator for new xApps and rApps.
RANGPT is built with security and privacy of MNO Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data in mind. The LLM used can be a proprietary capability, residing in a private cloud, so the MNO has full control of all the RANGPT modules.
“Aira is built on the fundamental premise that the application of ML to all layers of the RAN infrastructure stack can deliver breakthrough performance benefits to the operator community,” said Anand Chandrasekher, co-founder and CEO of Aira Technologies. “What we have achieved here showcases the extraordinary potential for ML in cutting-edge wireless applications, offering accessibility without compromising control or security. We look forward to ushering in the era of AI defined networking to make cellular networks significantly more efficient.”
Attendees at the Aira Technology Day event saw a demonstration of RANGPT running on actual network data for an unidentified MNO. The system was able to answer questions related to spectral efficiency of different cells and take certain actions. Successful demonstrations such as at Aira Technology Day underscore the progress and enthusiasm that Generative AI is starting to create in the operator community.
About Aira Technologies
Aira Technologies, an AI software technology startup, was founded in 2019 by wireless industry veterans including CEO Anand Chandrasekher (ex-Intel, ex-Qualcomm) and CTO Dr. Ravikiran Gopalan (ex-Bell Labs, ex-Qualcomm) along with wireless researchers Dr. Pramod Viswanath (Professor, Princeton University) and Dr. Sreeram Kannan (Professor, University of Washington, Seattle). Aira’s vision is to harness machine learning to make every wireless connection, in every transport, more than 10x better. The Aira team combines expertise in 5G wireless technology and AI, improving wireless communications using ML and real-time data from mobile networks. For more information, visit www.aira-technology.com and follow Aira on LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Josh Wendt, Aira Technologies, 1 4807719977, [email protected], https://www.aira-technology.com/
SOURCE Aira Technologies
Unlocking ERP’s Full Potential with Platform Consolidation and AI Capabilities
Gould is the author of the “SMB ERP Technology Value Matrix 2023.” He will explain his methodology in ranking ERP solutions, discuss ROI that Rootstock customers said they have received, and the subsequent ranking that Rootstock earned on the matrix.
“This year, a key trend in the ERP market has been the movement toward platform consolidation,” said Isaac Gould. “This shift has largely been driven by the needs of small- to mid-market manufacturers. A platform approach helps these companies reduce IT burden, eliminate data silos, and decrease tech costs. With the right ERP platform, the whole process—from customer order to last-mile delivery—can be consolidated and better managed for optimal production, efficiency, and savings.”
Johnson and Gould will also discuss the following hot ERP topics:
- Continuous planning: Manufacturers want continuous updates on various supply and demand factors. That way, they can transition from the traditional static approach to a more dynamic one. Sales and operations planning must incorporate incoming signals on raw materials, labor, machinery, and logistics. With a platform approach, all systems use the same data model, so companies can continually monitor and streamline the planning process.
Register today for this upcoming Manufacturing ERP webinar, which will outline how AI and platform consolidation are helping to innovate the market.
ABOUT ROOTSTOCK
Rootstock Software provides the leading Manufacturing Cloud ERP, which empowers hundreds of manufacturers to turbocharge their operations in today’s dynamic, post-pandemic world. Natively built on the Salesforce Platform, Rootstock delivers a futureproof solution. With it, manufacturers gain the agility to continually transform their businesses to meet evolving customer needs, navigate emerging challenges, and accelerate success. In addition, the “connectability” of Rootstock Cloud ERP gives manufacturers 360° visibility to collaborate with suppliers, trading partners, and the broader value chain. As Rootstock continues to grow, stay tuned to hear about our new customers, career opportunities, and LinkedIn posts.
Media Contact
Tammy Delatorre, Rootstock Software, 818-321-4549, [email protected], https://www.rootstock.com/
SOURCE Rootstock Software
Arcadian Infracom and the California Department of Technology Expand Middle-Mile Fiber Partnership
Arcadian Launches Three New Fiber Routes
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — To accelerate the construction of its fiber routes in the Southwestern and Western US, Arcadian Infracom, a critical information infrastructure development company, has expanded its public/private collaboration with the California Department of Technology and will build additional long-haul and middle-mile fiber routes in California.
In June 2021, the State of California passed historic legislation allocating $6 billion to fund its Broadband for All initiative, including $3.25 billion to create a middle-mile fiber network within California spanning 10,000 planned miles. The California Department of Technology leads the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative that includes state partners California Department of Transportation and the California Public Utilities Commission. GoldenStateNet was chosen as the state’s third-party administrator. The 10,000-mile network is being built with public and private sector partners to ensure digital equity, access and inclusion for all Californians.
In February of this year California became an anchor customer on the California portion of Arcadian’s LA to Phoenix route. This route is scheduled to break ground later this year with full route completion slotted for mid-2027. Arcadian can now announce they have expanded their public/private partnership with California by adding three new critically needed fiber routes. California will become an anchor customer on a new Bay Area–Eureka route, and the California portions of San Jose–Sacramento–Reno and Los Angeles–Las Vegas routes. When completed, these new routes will connect major data centers and subsea fiber landing stations, while at the same time, forming an integral part of California’s 10,000 mile Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative. The California portions of these routes are expected to be completed by December 2026.
Dan Davis, CEO of Arcadian commented, “Over the course of 2023, Arcadian and the California Department of Technology have continued to work closely together to develop cost-effective middle-mile network solutions. With the announcement of these three new fiber routes, Arcadian and California are now partnering on over 1,250 route miles of new critical information infrastructure. We continue to be very proud of our role in helping California achieve its ‘Broadband for All’ objectives.”
Founded in 2018 by seasoned communication industry leaders and headquartered in St. Louis MO, Arcadian Infracom is a critical information infrastructure development, construction and operations company. Arcadian builds diverse, lower latency long-haul fiber routes connecting major data center locations for its cloud and content customers while providing low cost backhaul to digitally stranded rural and tribal communities for its telecom, cable company, ISP and enterprise customers. Arcadian purposefully routes its fiber through remote rural and tribal communities to help bridge the digital divide in the U.S. Arcadian currently has six long-haul fiber routes under development in the Western U.S. that when completed will add 3,500 route miles of critically needed new fiber infrastructure.
Contact: Josie Taylor, Arcadian Infracom Marketing & PR
Email: [email protected]
Media Contact
Josie Taylor, Arcadian Infracom, 1 2252521420, [email protected], https://arcadianinfra.com
SOURCE Arcadian Infracom
XBM USA & Tanac Partner to Transform Sustainable EV/Aviation Battery Sector
Recently, at a workshop forum at the CTNano Research Institute in Belo, Horizonte, Brazil, XBM USA presented its most recent CarbonX Lithium-Sulfur Battery (LSB) cell performance findings as part of a partially funded Brazilian government research project. The CarbonX LSB test results over the past 6 months showed that the XBM team had produced and demonstrated a very promising lithium-sulfur battery prototype made in part from biomass materials and sulfur industrial byproducts with almost double the energy density (420Wh/kg) vs the best EV batteries today (180-230Wh/kg). The tannin in the CarbonX Li-S battery was supplied by Tanac, a Brazilian forest-based manufacturer of sustainable tannin biosolutions. The preliminary research results were published in a 2022 Electrochemistry Communications article named “A biomass-based cathode for long-life lithium-sulfur batteries.”
At the end of the CTNano workshop presentation, XBM and Tanac signed a MOU for Tanac to supply XBM over the following years with optimized tannin samples leading to large supply volumes of Tanac tannin material for use in the XBM CarbonX™ Lithium-Sulfur Battery, the specific details were not disclosed. According to XBM CEO P.K. Roberts, “XBM chose Tanac as its exclusive tannin supplier because of the outstanding sustainable ESG practices Tanac employs to produce their biomass-based materials.”
About XBM USA: Through its CarbonX™ Lithium-Sulfur Battery technology platform for various applications, XBM is at the forefront of the 21st Century sustainable electric energy revolution, seeking to address both environmental and domestic supply and production security concerns. By leveraging the vast potential of abundant low-cost biomass materials and industrial byproducts like tannin and sulfur, XBM is setting new standards for next generation sustainable battery development and manufacturing in the USA. (www.xbmusa.com)
About Tanac: Forest based industry leader founded in 1948, TANAC has become the world leader in producing tannin bioproducts from renewable and sustainable sources. Its products are sold in more than 70 countries in the 5 continents to a wide range of markets and applications that affect daily life: shoes, cars, food, paper and renewable energy among others. (www.tanac.com.br)
Media Contact
PK Roberts, XBM USA LLC and & Tanac SA, 1 5622431800, [email protected], www.xbmusa.com + www.tanac.com.br
SOURCE XBM USA LLC and & Tanac SA
ESG Digital Assets Hosting Workshops and Discussions at the COP28 Event
“We believe that tokenization is the future of ESGs,” said Boone Bergsma. “Digital assets and smart contracts have the potential to revolutionize the way we fund and drive positive change for the environment and society.”
The event is free to attend, thanks to the generous support of sponsors. However, tickets are limited to 100 attendees, so interested individuals are encouraged to RSVP to secure their spot.
ESG Digital Assets event series provides a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among industry professionals. Join us as we explore the future of regenerative finance during COP28! Discover how ESG digital assets are shaping the investment landscape and driving positive change.
Register for the ESG Digital Assets COP28 Event and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable future. For more information about the event and to RSVP, please visit https://esgdigitalassets.com/. And if you are interested in supporting the event, please check out the Innovator Sponsorships.
About ESG Digital Assets: ESG Digital Assets is an event series where you can learn about the latest technology developments, critical discussions on industry standards, and groundbreaking solutions available right now to have an impact. Take advantage of the opportunity to be part of the mastermind conversations and contribute to a greener economy.
About COP28: COP28 is the global climate summit that aims to bring together nations, organizations, and individuals to assess progress on the Paris Agreement and drive climate action. The conference will take place in Dubai, UAE, featuring various thematic programs, workshops, and discussions.
Media Contact
Boone Bergsma, Blockchain Laboratories, (307) 217-8757, [email protected], https://esgdigitalassets.com/
SOURCE ESG Digital Assets
H/L Ventures Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors
Annual roundup highlights the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with the best track records of success backing entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Inc. today announced its fifth annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, honoring the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with the best track records of success backing entrepreneurs. H/L Ventures, one of the original venture studios and among New York’s most active firms focused on impact and diversity.
The final list recognizes 218 firms that remain actively involved with the businesses in their portfolios, and that have earned the trust of the entrepreneurs they support to help drive growth.
“Now more than ever, founder-led companies need financing partners that offer guidance, expertise, and understanding—not just capital. These are the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms that have founders’ backs when it comes to accelerating growth,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. Business Media.
H/L Ventures has been taking a hands-on approach to daily active engagement with founders since the company’s founding in 2009. This is a fundamental part of the investment strategy and sets it apart from other venture firms. H/L’s community of advisors provides finance, marketing, sales, and operational expertise to portfolio companies, through regular check-in and communication with each company. H/L has designed an approach that entails building deep connections with their portfolio companies in order to maximize potential for future success and better returns, even after their exit.
Another pillar of H/L’s investment thesis is investing at the nexus of growth, impact and diversity. With a strong preference for diverse founded startups, more than 80% of the teams backed by H/L and its funds include at least one underrepresented founder. The reasoning behind this is that contrary to some venture firms, H/L Ventures views strong financial returns synonymous with diverse founding teams. H/L’s portfolio of impact driven companies continues to create breakthrough solutions in the areas of decarbonization, global warming, pollution, clean water, and more. These portfolio companies include; Automotus, inCitu, LOLIWARE, Sealed, Sorcero and Therma.
“We are thrilled to be recognized for a second year in a row as part of Inc.’s 2023 Founder-Friendly Investors,” said Oliver Libby, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of H/L Ventures. “We continue to support our portfolio companies through our model of Daily Active Engagement, encouraging an active relationship with our portfolio founders and working hard to support them in any activities they need to ensure their success.”
To compile the list, Inc. went straight to the source: entrepreneurs who have sold to private equity and venture capital firms. Founders filled out a questionnaire about their experiences partnering with private equity, venture capital, and debt firms and shared data on how their portfolio companies have grown during these partnerships.
To see H/L’s feature and the complete list, please visit: https://www.inc.com/founder-friendly-investors/2023
Introduced in 2019, the Founder-Friendly Investors list quickly established itself as one of Inc.’s most resourceful franchises. It has become a go-to guide for entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies while retaining an ownership stake.
The November 2023 issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 31.
About Inc.
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About H/L Ventures
Hatzimemos / Libby Holdings LLC, (“H/L Ventures”) strives to help mission-driven founders build inspiring, valuable companies from inception to exit. Founded in 2009, H/L Ventures began its history as one of the first modern venture studios, and certainly among the earliest company-building firms focused on start-ups at the nexus of growth, impact, and diversity. H/L Ventures is specifically designed to deliver on Daily Active Engagement with all its portfolio companies, providing an unparalleled ecosystem of resources to entrepreneurs throughout their journey.
Media Contact
Elizabeth Byington, Spark PR, 1 6312943672, [email protected]
SOURCE H/L Ventures
HighWire Press Launches THINK365, a New Web-based SaaS Solution
HighWire Press launches a new ecommerce, order management, subscriptions and fulfillment system for publishers – THINK365
PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — HighWire Press, provider of publishing platforms and scholarly solutions, launches THINK365, HighWire’s latest web-based ecommerce, fulfillment and business intelligence system for publishers.
THINK365 is a new SaaS platform for publishers to manage subscriptions, renewals, inventory and custom content offerings. It integrates with e-commerce systems for journal publishers and supports an assortment of payment methods for faster realization of domestic and cross-border payments, real-time and deferred payments, and even bulk payments for corporate subscribers.
THINK365 optimizes the order management process for publishers by reducing order entry time, improving order accuracy, and increasing sales by simplifying orders. Publishers can leverage this platform to push forward their marketing and promotional activities by creating specifically targeted promotional offers based on the buying behaviors of their customers. When it comes to subscriptions, THINK365 allows fulfillment teams to manage large volumes of renewals. Managing cancellations, issuing refunds, suspensions and transfers can be seamlessly done on THINK365.
THINK365 also offers data-based insights on revenue, payment realization, profit center analysis, and invoicing in powerful, intuitive visualisations. With new global search features, THINK365 lets publishers easily retrieve customer, order and payment information. It also provides mechanisms to prevent data duplication, and address validation to ensure compliance with various jurisdictions.
THINK365’s new model makes integrations faster and minimizes business downtime for upgrades. Meg Waites, Senior Account Director at HighWire Press, commented, “I was a THINK user myself for many years and I’ve always loved the system’s flexibility. No matter what came our way, we could make it happen. I’m thrilled that we’ve brought all of that great functionality to a modern SaaS version that’s even easier to use!”
After previewing THINK365, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) said they were delighted to see THINK brought to life with a web interface. They highlighted that THINK365 looks clean, easy to use, and puts the data and customized reports right at their fingertips.
HighWire is excited to extend these services to publishers across the industry as we forge partnerships and provide easy, web-enabled access to THINK365 features and capabilities.
About HighWire Press
HighWire Press is a leading provider of digital publishing tools and platform solutions, across all aspects of the publishing lifecycle, including content management and hosting, e-commerce, access and identity management, manuscript submission and tracking, and analytics.
Since our inception at Stanford University in the early days of the web, HighWire has remained an innovative leader, focused on the creation, production, and sharing of knowledge. We are now powered by MPS Limited, a global partner to the world’s leading publishers of scholarly and eLearning content and corporates. This combination of deep domain expertise makes HighWire the technology partner of choice for global commercial, society and academic publishers.
For more information, please visit http://www.highwirepress.com.
Media Contact
Meg Waites, HighWire Press, 407-574-6946, [email protected], www.highwirepress.com
SOURCE HighWire Press
