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What Is Distracted Driving And How Does It Influence Car Insurance Rates

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“It is important to always stay focused on the road. Distractions of any kind should be avoided while you are driving”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how distracted driving can affect car insurance rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/distracted-driving-and-car-insurance-rates/

Distracted driving comes in numerous forms. Not surprisingly, young drivers are the ones more likely to be distracted while driving. Besides endangering drivers’ lives, distracted driving can also affect their insurance costs.

Distracted drivers are making insurance companies to increase the costs of car insurance for everyone. American drivers that are using their smartphones and other gadgets while driving are getting involved in more accidents because of it. The use of smartphones while driving has always been considered a safety issue. With the ever-increasing number of social media apps, smartphone addiction is now considered a social concern. Many states have begun to take measures, and they ban the use of smartphones completely while driving.

Many surveys show that the majority of American drivers admit they are using their smartphones while driving. One survey has shown that 61% of drivers admitted they are using their phones while driving, while another study has shown an even higher percentage of 70% of drivers admitting using their phones while behind the wheel.

Young drivers (age 16 to 24) have been observed manipulating electronic devices at higher rates than older drivers,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports, noting that 10% of drivers ages 15 to 19 involved in fatal crashes were distracted behind the wheel.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Financial Executives International to Host Inaugural Conference on Employee Benefits

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“FEI’s Committee on Benefits Finance produced this conference to help organizations better understand the challenges and opportunities involved in benefits administration,” said Jonathan Kugel, Sr. Financial Manager, Compensation & Benefits, 3M Co. and Chair of FEI’s Committee on Benefits Finance.


MORRISTOWN, N.J. (PRWEB)

Financial Executives International (FEI), the association of choice for CFOs and other senior-level finance executives, will host the inaugural Conference on Employee Benefits on November 12-13, 2019, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel. Attendees will obtain knowledge and tools required to confidently helm their organization’s benefits finance while having the opportunity to earn up to 7 CPE credits. Financial professionals will be briefed on the most recent developments related to managing employee benefit plans—executive compensation, pension disclosures, health care, regulatory and legislation, and gain a better understanding of the role of officers and directors in employee benefit plan oversight.

Interested attendees can register here: http://www.financialexecutives.org/benefits2019.

The conference kicks off with a reception the night of Tuesday, November 12 while six targeted sessions will be held on Wednesday November 13. Designed by FEI’s Committee on Benefits Finance, this one-day event connects attendees with thought leaders who will share their perspectives on strategies and challenges associated with benefits finance. Sessions will be conducted by benefit leaders from major organizations such as 3M Company, PwC, Milliman, Willis Towers Watson, Covington & Burling LLP and Mercer.

“Administering and overseeing employee benefits and incentive compensation plans; including healthcare, stock compensation, pensions, and 401K plans has become increasingly complex,” said Jonathan Kugel, Senior Financial Manager, Compensation & Benefits, 3M Company and Chair of FEI’s Committee on Benefits Finance. “That is why FEI’s Committee on Benefits Finance produced this conference. We want to help organizations better understand the challenges and opportunities involved in benefits administration so they can continue to attract top talent while also managing the financial impact on their organization.”

The Conference on Employee Benefits is made possible through the support of the Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF), and the event sponsor, PwC.

Agenda and Registration Details

Visit the Conference on Employee Benefits website for the complete agenda, speaker biographies and registration details.

Attendees can save 20% on FEI’s Conference on Employee Benefits by also registering for the Corporate Financial Reporting Insights (CFRI) Conference, November 11-12 at the Sheraton New York Times Square. To receive this discount, register for both conferences here.

Register three attendees from the same company and receive a complimentary registration for the fourth attendee. The Group Rate registration form can be found here.

About FEI

Financial Executives International (FEI) is the leading advocate for the views of corporate financial management. Its more than 10,000 members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, treasurers and controllers at companies from every major industry. FEI enhances member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, research and publications. Members participate in the activities of more than 65 Chapters in the U.S. FEI is located in Morristown, NJ. Visit http://www.financialexecutives.org for more information.

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Holland & Hart Partner Michael Drapkin Joins American Intellectual Property Law Association Board

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Michael Drapkin

“As technology continues to rapidly evolve, AIPLA is uniquely positioned to engage in education and advocacy, collaborating with IP industry stakeholders to help develop a policy framework that can guide next-generation innovations.”


DENVER, Colorado (PRWEB)

Michael Drapkin, partner and leader of Holland & Hart’s electronics and computer patent practice, has joined the Board of Directors of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA).

Drapkin counsels some of the world’s most innovative technology companies to develop and manage their patent portfolios. He leads a team of more than 50 computer and electrical engineering-focused patent attorneys, agents, and engineers, who prepare and prosecute patents in the U.S. and abroad. This group has collaborated to create new automation and workflow management solutions that deliver efficient, cost-effective legal services.

Founded in 1897, AIPLA is a national bar association that advocates for improvement in laws relating to the full spectrum of intellectual property rights and their proper interpretation by the courts and provides legal education to the public and to its members on intellectual property issues. Its members include lawyers in private and corporate practice, government service and academia.

“I’m very pleased to join the Board and continue my work with AIPLA,” said Drapkin, who previously served as Chair of the Association’s Professional Programs Committee, in addition to a number of other leadership roles. “Shaping IP law through legislation, regulation, and the courts is integral to maintaining our country’s leadership in innovation and facilitating a commitment to the principles of intellectual property rights at home and abroad.”

“As technology continues to rapidly evolve, AIPLA is uniquely positioned to engage in education and advocacy, collaborating with IP industry stakeholders to help develop a policy framework that can guide next-generation innovations,” added Drapkin.

Drapkin was one of three IP attorneys who spearheaded the successful effort to bring a Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Colorado in 2014. Drapkin is Editor-in-Chief and Chair of the Editorial Board of the treatise, Patents and Standards: Practice, Policy, and Enforcement, which provides pragmatic guidance for patent practitioners and in-house counsel in the area of standards-essentials patents.

About Holland & Hart

Founded in 1947, Holland & Hart is a full-service Am Law 200 firm with offices in eight states and in Washington, D.C. We deliver integrated legal solutions to regional, national, and international clients of all sizes in a diverse range of industries. For more information, visit http://www.hollandhart.com or on Twitter: @HollandHart.

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Chicago United Bridge Awards Dinner Honors United Airlines CEO, 50 Business Leaders of Color

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Chicago United will honor Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines at its annual Bridge Awards Dinner at the Hilton Chicago on Nov. 7. Munoz will receive the Bridge Award, which recognizes a corporate chief executive officer who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity and inclusion, especially at the board level. The selection process includes a rigorous review of publicly available data by prominent executives who are highly respected members of the Chicago business community

Chicago United also will officially introduce top executives selected to appear in the organization’s 2019 Business Leaders of Color publication to the anticipated nearly 1,000 attendees. The biennial publication profiles 50 remarkable, diverse business professionals who are ready to step onto corporate boards. Chosen from a highly competitive field of 182 nominees, the individuals selected for the publication demonstrate a broad range of professional experiences and proven track records of success in numerous industries.

For 15 years, the Bridge Awards dinner has elevated the visibility of corporate leaders committed to inclusion. The event will exemplify Chicago United’s 2019 theme, Leading Boldly, by connecting attendees with Chicago’s most influential business executives and civic leaders who share the value of advancing inclusion and are leading the charge in their organizations and communities.

The dinner is presented by Greeley and Hansen, a global leader in developing innovative engineering solutions for a broad scope of water challenges. The firm collaborates with clients in the water sector to develop sustainable water resources programs to create better urban environments that improve the quality of life in communities worldwide.

“Through our Bridge Awards recognition, Chicago United proudly salutes corporate CEOs who have implemented effective measures to ensure diversity on their boards of directors and in their executive ranks,” said Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United. “Oscar Munoz is an exemplary example of that kind of corporate leadership and vision, and we are so proud to have him as our honoree.”

Castillo added, “Since its first release in 2003, the Business Leaders of Color publication has served as a resource to increase inclusion of diverse candidates on the boards of Fortune 1,000 corporations. Between 2003 and 2019, the publication has featured 420 individuals who dispel the myth that there are not enough qualified, dynamic, visionary and talented executives of color to step into corporate board directorships in Chicago and beyond. Executives featured in the publications over the years have been elected to more than 300 directorships.”

To reserve tickets or tables for the Bridge Awards, contact Gail Arrigo, Chicago United Director of Operations, at 312-977-3066 or garrigo@chicago-united.org.To download the 2019 Business Leaders of Color publication, go to http://www.chicago-united.org.

About Chicago United

Chicago United is a corporate membership and advocacy organization whose mission is to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management, and business diversity. Founded in 1968, the organization is focused on transforming the Chicago region into the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation by engaging the top publicly and privately held corporations in leading talent management and inclusive diversity practices. Chicago United’s signature programs include its Business Leaders of Color publication, which showcases a diverse pool of corporate director candidates, the Five Forward Initiative™, designed to invigorate job creation in communities of color by increasing the scale of large Minority Business Enterprises in the Chicago region, Inside Inclusion featuring the Corporate Diversity Profile, and the Corporate Inclusion Institute, the first-ever citywide business talent development program. http://www.chicago-united.org

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On Demand Manufacturing Customers to Gain Seamless Design Capabilities as 3D Systems Partners with ZVerse

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRWEB)

ZVerse Inc., developer of the only CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform for digital manufacturing, is partnering with 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), a provider of parts manufacturing services. The strategic alignment will provide 3D Systems’ customers with access to ZVerse’s network of certified designers who can lend their expertise to optimize file formats – facilitating desired final parts. These services include everything from design modifications to revising file formats to ensure the final part matches the customer’s requirements.

“The customer is at the center of everything we do,” said Thomas Donahue, vice president of global sales for 3D Systems On Demand. “The combination of ZVerse’s expertise and 3D Systems’ design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) processes will allow us to provide advanced design capabilities to our customers. This partnership enables a seamless customer experience, helping them achieve the final part they need, as efficiently as possible.”


  • Users will gain process-specific guidance throughout their manufacturing project’s design phase with file optimization for their specific manufacturing needs and pre-production quality checks.

  • Because the ZVerse technology and designer network can handle high volumes of projects, it also offers increased speed of service for 3D Systems’ On Demand customers.

The news reflects the evolving needs of the fast-growing additive manufacturing industry, which anticipates growth to $35.6 billion by 2024 according to the Wohlers Report 2019.

“We’re excited to grow our relationship with 3D Systems as they leverage our CAD as a Service platform to improve customer experiences,” said ZVerse founder and CEO John Carrington. “The desired and proven outcome is providing the fastest path from idea to finished product at the scale required for on-demand manufacturing customers, particularly those who may not have 3D printable files or ready access to a design team to create them.”

The partnership will enable even more innovators, creators and manufacturers to use integrated design and manufacturing solutions within the 3D Systems On Demand services. To start a new order with ZVerse and 3D Systems, log in to your 3D Systems On Demand portal or visit us at https://3ds.layr.co.

About ZVerse

ZVerse bridges the design gap for digital manufacturers at scale through our AI-enabled CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform and certified designer network. Our modular solution of services, fully configurable to specific customer needs, aims to disrupt the traditional manufacturing landscape with vast efficiency by providing the fastest path from idea to finished product. To learn more, visit http://www.zverse.com, connect on LinkedIn or email info@zverse.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of 3D Systems to be materially different from historical results or from any future results or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In many cases, forward looking statements can be identified by terms such as “believes,” “belief,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “intends,” “anticipates” or “plans” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based upon management’s beliefs, assumptions and current expectations and may include comments as to the company’s beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors described under the headings “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in 3D Systems’ periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times at which such performance or results will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included are made only as the date of the statement. 3D Systems undertakes no obligation to update or review any forward-looking statements made by management or on its behalf, whether as a result of future developments, subsequent events or circumstances or otherwise.

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Traliant Names Jeff Weinstein as New Chief Growth Officer

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“Jeff’s entrepreneurial mindset and experience in accelerating startup growth is a great fit for Traliant,” said Mike Pallatta, Traliant CEO and Co-Founder.


MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)

Traliant, an innovator in sexual harassment training for the modern workforce, today announced the appointment of Jeff Weinstein as Chief Growth Officer. In this newly created position, Weinstein will lead the company’s initiatives to expand its technology and business partnerships and international presence.

“Jeff’s entrepreneurial mindset and experience in accelerating startup growth is a great fit for Traliant,” said Mike Pallatta, Traliant CEO and Co-Founder. “He will be key to our growth strategy into new markets and partnerships around the world.”

Prior to joining Traliant, Weinstein held senior executive positions at several technology companies in the Greater New York City area. He served as president and CEO of RightAnswers, an enterprise knowledge management provider, where he established the company’s market leadership position and its successful acquisition by Upland Software. He also served as CEO for Valiant Solutions, a human capital management SaaS firm, focused on the hospitality and security market.

“I’m delighted to take on the role of chief growth officer and help guide Traliant through the next phase of growth as it transforms the online compliance training industry,” said Weinstein.

Weinstein is active with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the TechLaunch incubator. He is also an adjunct professor at Monmouth University’s School of Business, where he teaches strategic management and entrepreneurship. Weinstein earned his MBA from Monmouth University.

About Traliant

Traliant was founded by industry veterans from some of the world’s most successful compliance training companies to meet the challenge of transforming compliance training from boring to brilliant. Backed by Martinson Ventures, Traliant delivers award-winning, bite-sized compliance training on an eLearning platform that enables fast and easy customization. Courses are available on numerous workplace topics including Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Diversity Training and Sensitivity Training. For more information, visit: http://www.traliant.com.

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CIANJ Features CE Tech’s Tim Dwyer for Best Practices in Leadership

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Tim Dwyer, CEO, CE Tech, LLC

An organization is only as successful as its employees. That’s why our approach to leadership rests on a foundation of positive relationship-building with both employees and candidates…


WARREN, N.J. (PRWEB)

CE Tech (Cutting Edge Technologies) has just announced that CEO Tim Dwyer has been featured for his best practices in leadership by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ).

The CIANJ featured CEOs for their innovation and business acumen in empowering employees to become sales leaders, innovators, rainmakers, brand ambassadors and effective team players.

“I am honored to be cited by such an esteemed organization that advocates for businesses in N.J.,” said CEO, Tim Dwyer, CE Tech. “An organization is only as successful as its employees. That’s why our approach to leadership rests on a foundation of positive relationship-building with both employees and candidates, an ongoing exchange of feedback and ideas and a leadership team who role models productive leadership behavior.”

The 6th annual CIANJ Best Practices Conference was held at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville, NJ, and was attended by over 100 executives. For more information about CIANJ, visit https://www.cianj.org/

About CE TECH    

Headquartered in Warren, NJ, CE Tech, (Cutting Edge Technologies), is an IT company that employs a consultative approach to discover business challenges and recommends technology solutions. We help businesses simplify and optimize their IT infrastructure in order to remain competitive in a digital economy. Through the strategic assessment, planning and deployment of advanced infrastructure solutions, CE Tech experts help customers achieve maximum flexibility and superior performance across their IT landscape. CE Tech partners with top IT manufacturers, such as Lenovo, Nutanix, Dell/EMC, Cisco, VMware, NetApp and others, to offer a customer-first approach that helps businesses envision, implement and achieve more from technology.

For more information, visit http://www.cetechllc.com/. Visit us on Twitter, LinkedIn or YouTube.

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HACA and Carleton Companies Celebrate New Affordable Housing Being Built in East Austin

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HACA and Carleton Companies Celebrate New Affordable Housing Being Built in East Austin

“With phase one completed in our three-phase process to update Chalmers Courts, we are excited to break ground on phase two at Chalmers Courts East. We have tremendous momentum as we build a better future for our residents,” said Michael Gerber, HACA president and CEO


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Carleton Companies are pleased to announce dual celebrations for Pathways at Chalmers Courts at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7th at 1640 E. 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78702. The celebrations include a groundbreaking for Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pathways at Chalmers Courts South. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Councilman Sabino “Pio” Renteria are among the dignitaries confirmed to speak at the event. The new construction replaces former 1980s-era HACA administration buildings. The state-of-the-art development features significant upgrades compared to current housing, such as central air conditioning, solar energy, brand new plumbing and electrical system, gigabit speed Google Fiber service, a fitness center, and a laundry facility.

“We’ve received rave reviews from residents who recently moved into the brand-new Pathways at Chalmers Courts South,” said Michael Gerber, HACA president and CEO. “With phase one completed in our three-phase process to update Chalmers Courts, we are excited to break ground on phase two at Chalmers Courts East. We have tremendous momentum and are confident of what’s ahead as we build a better future for our residents.”

The new Pathways at Chalmers housing community will include larger two-, three-, and four-bedroom units to accommodate families and people with special needs. The remaining phases are:


  • Phase 2 is the 2019-2020 redevelopment of the east half of Chalmers, 1801 E 4th St., called Pathways at Chalmers East

  • Phase 3 will begin in 2020-2021 with the redevelopment of the west half of Chalmers, called Pathways at Chalmers West

  • To complete Chalmers West, HACA is asking for support with 9% low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) in 2020

Once completed, the Pathways at Chalmers housing community will add nearly 400 affordable units to the Austin rental market. Residents will also have access to onsite workforce development, educational, and health and wellness services provided by various community partners.

“The community has praised our phased approach to the construction project,” said Printice Gary, partner, principal and CEO of Carleton Companies. “Since the new Chalmers Courts are across the street from residents’ current homes, it’s very easy for families to move into their upgraded units. For example, children stay in their schools and residents maintain their close connections to the neighborhood.”

The Austin community and current Chalmers Courts residents are invited to the dual Chalmers Courts celebrations.

WHAT:    The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) and Carleton Companies celebrate the start of construction of the new Pathways at Chalmers Courts East and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Pathways at Chalmers Courts South. The new development will revitalize the community with new, modernized affordable housing.     

WHEN:     10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

WHERE:    Pathways at Chalmers Courts – in the courtyard 1640 E. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78702

WHO:        

Dignitaries confirmed to speak at the event include:

Congressman Lloyd Doggett

HUD Field Office Director, Zulieka Morales-Romero        

Austin Mayor Steve Adler

Austin City Councilmember Sabino “Pio” Renteria

NAHRO President Carl Richie

HACA President & CEO Michael Gerber

Resident HACA Commissioner/Chalmers Resident Council President Mary Apostolou

Carleton Companies Partner/Principal & CEO Printice Gary

About Housing Authority of the City of Austin

Established in 1937, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is a public unit of government separate from the City of Austin. HACA’s mission is to cultivate sustainable affordable housing communities and partnerships that inspire self-reliance, growth and optimism. As a High-Performing housing authority that assists over 20,000 Austinites, HACA owns and operates 1,839 units of subsidized housing in 18 developments throughout Austin. For more information, visit http://www.hacanet.org, or find us on Twitter @hacanet.

About Carleton Companies

Carleton Companies owns, develops, and builds high-quality multifamily assets across the South and Southwest United States. For almost 25 years, Dallas-based Carleton has developed more than 20,000 multifamily units. Leveraging a fully-integrated approach to all aspects of residential properties, Carleton Companies has successfully executed a conservative strategy across varying market cycles. Learn more at CarletonCompanies.com.

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WorkWise Announces Release of OnContact CRM 10.6

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The new features in CRM 10.6 provide information customer service teams need to deliver accurate solutions, resolve issues quicker and maximize the type of service that customers require today.


MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. (PRWEB)

WorkWise, a leading ERP and CRM software application developer, announced the release of OnContact CRM 10.6. The latest release builds upon its predecessor, OnContact CRM 10.5, with the inclusion of numerous customer service enhancements designed to help manage and resolve customer inquiries and issues, deliver accurate solutions, maximize productivity and share product information and instructions among departments and employees. CRM 10.6 also includes both application and workflow designers as well as a Knowledge Library.

Designed with the customer in mind, OnContact CRM takes its “customer inspired” pledge to the next level with new customer service functionality offered in 10.6. Users can better manage customer inquiries and resolve issues efficiently, with CRM 10.6’s ability to track questions through cases, as well as manage product alterations and enhancements. CRM 10.6’s improved dashboard also includes a new “Tags” feature, which allows businesses to categorize their contacts, companies and opportunities for increased organization and stronger opportunity tracking.

OnContact’s Knowledge Library provides a repository to store and share an array of company content that includes; images, literature, FAQs and solutions, for both business and customer usage. The self-help solution is accessible across organization departments and published content is made available to customers within OnContact’s customer portal.

“WorkWise is thrilled to announce the release of OnContact CRM 10.6, which enhances the customer experience with dynamic customer service functions that can be shared across departments, encouraging communication and collaboration,” says WorkWise President and CEO, Wayne Wedell. “The new features in CRM 10.6 provide information customer service teams need to deliver accurate solutions, resolve issues quicker and maximize the type of service that customers require today.”

Additional CRM 10.6 features include:

  • Comprehensive searching built on the CRM global search framework.

  • Knowledge article assignment, editing and publishing available in the customer portal.

  • Workflow improvements include a drag and drop Workflow designer.

  • The application designer tool includes tab and command bar designers.

About WorkWise:

WorkWise is a leading developer of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions along with comprehensive implementation and support services. Our flagship products, WorkWise ERP and OnContact CRM are easy-to-use, quick to implement, provide a high return on investment and are offered either in a Cloud or on-premise deployment. Use of WorkWise applications provide more accurate and timely information that helps enable companies to grow and increase productivity.

OnContact CRM is a full-featured, award-winning, browser-based CRM software solution that automates a company’s sales, marketing and customer service areas. OnContact CRM has been awarded the TopTenREVIEWS Excellence Award in recognition of its unique design, customizability and superior features.

WorkWise ERP offers make-to-order, repetitive and mixed-mode solutions to manufacturers to shorten cycle times and optimize manufacturing information, supply chain management, and manufacturing execution and planning. WorkWise ERP enhances operations by taking time out of the business processes and increasing value-add in products and services.

In addition, WorkWise has pre-configured integration between WorkWise ERP and OnContact CRM, which is unavailable from other ERP and CRM suppliers.

WorkWise is headquartered in the greater Milwaukee, WI area and has been inspiring companies to achieve new levels of success for over 15 years. WorkWise’s proven business philosophy is customer inspired because they put customers first, listen to their requirements and deliver innovative business solutions. “Inspire Your Growth ™” to new levels of success with WorkWise software.

For nine consecutive years, WorkWise has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for being a “Top Workplace.”

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Ziegler Advises Symphony Clinical Research On Its Acquisition By ICON Plc

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Patrick Walsh, Director in Ziegler’s Healthcare Corporate Finance Practice and lead banker on the Symphony transaction commented, “Symphony is a textbook example of the industry’s effort to increase focus on the patient, and to make clinical trials less burdensome..”


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as the exclusive financial advisor to Symphony Clinical Research (Symphony) on its recent acquisition by ICON plc, a global contract research organization (CRO) based in Dublin, Ireland.

Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Symphony is a pioneer in the field of in-home clinical research study services in the fields of pharma services and drug development. In partnership with its Symphony Global AllianceSM Network, Symphony collaborates with clinicians, clinical research sites, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs to bring clinical trial visits directly to the patient. These direct-to-patient, in-home services assist in patient recruitment and patient retention, key factors in reducing the time and cost of bringing innovative and life-improving therapies to market.

Symphony’s global footprint, providing services in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia / Pacific region, will be highly complementary to ICON’s outsourced development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government and public health organizations around the world.

“We are so proud of the work we have done at Symphony to develop a platform that can better meet the patient’s needs, while maintaining the critical processes and controls that are so vital to drug development,” stated Nicki M. Norris, CEO of Symphony. “We are excited to partner with ICON in order to take our services to an even broader audience, and we are delighted with the contribution that Ziegler made to our team of advisors.”

Added Laurie Streling, COO / CFO of Symphony: “I couldn’t imagine a better partner for the Symphony team or a better way to advance our mission to improve patients’ lives by accelerating R&D decisions. ICON’s philosophy of focusing innovation on reducing time and cost, together with increasing the quality of clinical trials, is an excellent fit for the culture we have developed at Symphony.”

Patrick Walsh, Director in Ziegler’s Healthcare Corporate Finance Practice and lead banker on the Symphony transaction commented, “Symphony is a textbook example of the industry’s effort to increase focus on the patient, and to make clinical trials less burdensome on the individual and less expensive for the healthcare systems of the world. It has been a privilege to work with Nicki and Laurie, and we are thrilled about the outcome.”

Ziegler’s Corporate Finance team is focused on delivering best-in-class advisory and financing solutions for companies and organizations across the healthcare industry. In our core practice areas of healthcare services, information technology, hospitals and senior living, Ziegler is one of the most active M&A firms offering innovative sell-side, buy-side, recapitalization/restructuring, equity private placement and strategic partnering services.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. We have a unique focus on the healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory, fixed income sales & trading and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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