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Touch-A-Life Foundation Announces Roopa Sunku as Chief Evangelist for Mentor Program

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In my many years of volunteering for local communities, working with the underprivileged has been especially rewarding and fulfilling. I am looking forward to being involved with Touch-A-Life to help spread kindness and awareness of the TALGiving platform.


CUPERTINO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Touch-A-Life Foundation, a non-profit organization to support the needy and underprivileged, today added Roopa Sunku as Chief Evangelist for the TALGiving Mentorship Program.

Roopa will bring her 35+ years of leadership and technical experience from Oracle’s HCM division, to help develop and lead the TALGiving Mentorship Program. As a corporate leader and mother, Roopa has previously worked with underprivileged communities, children, and women for Rotary International and the Oracle Women’s Leadership program.

The TAL Mentorship program will work to connect individuals looking for guidance with strong mentors who can help develop skills and achieve goals. Roopa plans to create a network of TAL mentor volunteers across industries, backgrounds, and in various geographic areas that will be matched with mentees based on common goals and interests utilizing the TALGiving platform.

Built on blockchain and AI technologies, TALGiving is designed to facilitate a transparent connection between those in need and those that can provide help and support, through easy-to-use mobile and desktop apps. TALGiving enables both individual and corporate donors to provide educational, food, medical, shelter, and clothing assistance to citizens of all ages—from students to seniors—with just a few taps or clicks.

“In my many years of volunteering for local communities, working with the underprivileged has been especially rewarding and fulfilling. I am looking forward to being involved with Touch-A-Life to help spread kindness and awareness of the TALGiving platform,” said Roopa Sunku.

“We are honored to have Roopa lead Touch-A-Life’s Mentorship Program and help empower the underprivileged to become leaders within their own communities,” said Tej Gundavelli, CEO and Co-Founder, Touch-A-Life Foundation.

To download the TALGiving app, and for more information on the Touch-A-Life foundation, visit http://www.touchalife.org

About Touch-A-Life Foundation

The Touch-A-Life Foundation is a non-profit organization (please view IRS approved exemption document 501(c)(3)), founded in 2012, to support the needy. We are built on the principle that helping others is good for the society. Our mission is to create one-to-one connections between donors and recipients, matching them based on needs. By utilizing technologies such as blockchain, social media networks, cloud, and mobile applications we are bridging the gap between those looking to make a difference and those with need of assistance.

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Tanner Ross, VP of Marketing at SmartTouch® Interactive Receives Top Recognition from Local and State Home Builder Associations

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AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

SmartTouch® Interactive, an award-winning interactive real estate marketing agency, real estate marketing automation and lead nurturing CRM solution company announced today a number of local and state awards citing top recognition as a real estate marketing agency and for Tanner Ross, Vice President of Marketing for SmartTouch® Interactive, who has been recognized for his outstanding leadership serving the home builder and real estate developer marketplace. SmartTouch Interactive has received multiple new awards this summer including:

  • 2020 MAX Award for Young Professional of the Year from the Home Builders Association Greater Austin – Tanner Ross

  • 2020 STAR Associate Partner of the Year from the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) – Tanner Ross

  • Austin Business Journal Top 25 Advertising & Marketing Agencies

  • Plus, Five More 2020 STAR Awards for Best Digital Marketing Programs, Best Online Advertisements and Email Message

These awards are among a growing list of top real estate marketing awards for SmartTouch® Interactive, demonstrating that home builders and real estate developers working with SmartTouch® get the best of the real estate marketing talent pool with proven leadership.

“We are incredibly proud to have received these awards and particularly of Tanner, who has been at the forefront of building high-performing digital marketing programs and leading a highly experienced team of marketing professionals for more than eight years,” said Robert Cowes, President and CEO of SmartTouch® Interactive. “These awards further showcase that SmartTouch has some of the absolute best marketers in the industry with the capacity to deliver exceptional results for our home builder and real estate clients.”

SmartTouch has been awarded more than 35 awards across a variety of real estate marketing categories for its’ accountable marketing programs and award-winning creative for real estate developers and home builders. Come work with the best team in the real estate marketing business, visit http://www.smarttouchinteractive.com today!

About SmartTouch® Interactive

SmartTouch® Interactive is the only marketing agency focused on real estate to offer: proven marketing and lead generation programs; a superior lead nurturing CRM and Marketing Automation platform, SmartTouch® NexGen; and a cutting-edge homebuyer geofencing solution, SmartTouch® Geo, all driven by an award-winning team of innovative marketing professionals. Our innovation in lead generation and digital marketing programs and proven accountable ROI methodology has helped hundreds of real estate developers and home builders generate more than 1 million leads and $2 billion in new home sales. http://www.smarttouchinteractive.com

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Dave Miller appointed Vice President of Operations for Anderson & Vreeland Inc.

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Dave Miller appointed Vice President of Operations for Anderson & Vreeland Inc.

We look forward to the positive impact of Dave utilizing his proven, process driven approach, to drive business efficiencies and help our Organization achieve the highest level of Operational Excellence.


FAIRFIELD, N.J. (PRWEB)

The appointment of Dave Miller as Vice President of Operations for Anderson & Vreeland Inc., industry-leading manufacturer, and distributor of flexographic printing technology and supplies, is announced by Darin Lyon, President & CEO of Anderson & Vreeland Inc.

Formerly Director of Digital Business Solutions for Anderson & Vreeland Inc. and Managing Director for Nova Polymers (a subsidiary that focuses on Accessible Signage), Mr. Miller has held various leadership roles at the company since 2005. In this expanded role, Mr. Miller will hold the title of Vice President Operations.

With this appointment, Dave will continue his leadership of Nova Polymers and Anderson & Vreeland’s Digital Solutions portfolio, while expanding his leadership role to focus on Operational initiatives such as Procurement, Distribution, Logistics, Facilities Management and Information Services (ERP and CRM). The focus on these areas of the business will further build on the foundation which has positioned Anderson & Vreeland Inc. as the market leader in the Flexographic printing and packaging industry.

“Dave has made significant contributions throughout our organization and led several strategic initiatives over the past 15 years,” says President & CEO Darin Lyon. “We look forward to the positive impact of Dave utilizing his proven, process driven approach, to drive business efficiencies and help our Organization achieve the highest level of Operational Excellence,” he added.

“I am honored, grateful, and humbled to have been appointed to this new position within our Organization” said Dave Miller. “We employ an amazing group of talented people. I’m excited to bring our core operational functions together as one team, which will help us realize unprecedented success as it relates to operational performance and, ultimately, world-class customer experiences. We will achieve our goals by encouraging creativity and innovation while developing a culture where people (customers, partners and employees) are valued, empowered, and ‘heard’.”

About Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.

Anderson & Vreeland provides flexographic printers with innovative solutions that are tailored to their specific application. We do this by identifying the most effective & advanced technologies in our portfolio, educating our customers on how these products will improve their bottom line, and seamlessly integrate these solutions into our clients business. We are a privately-held company with over 50 years experience providing unrivaled customer service to the flexographic printing industry.

Further information is available on the web at http://www.AndersonVreeland.com.

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High Cost of No-Fault Claims Puts New York Among the Least Affordable States for Auto Insurance

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“The affordability of auto insurance is an issue in New York, with personal injury protection claim costs increasing much faster than inflation. The state’s insurance consumers are paying the price for the high level of medical utilization and a very litigious no-fault system.”


MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

New York ranks as the fourth-least-affordable state in the country for auto insurance, according to a study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC). New York’s affordability index was 2.21 percent from 2013 through 2016, compared with 1.58 percent countrywide. The affordability index is the ratio of average expenditures on auto insurance to median household income, and only Louisiana, Florida and Michigan experienced higher relative insurance costs than New York. Key drivers of the state’s elevated auto insurance costs include the high cost of personal injury protection (PIP) claims, high rates of medical utilization, and the high level of litigiousness of the system.

With mandated PIP coverage of $50,000, New York’s no-fault auto insurance system is one of the most generous in the country. The average PIP claim was 35 percent larger than the countrywide average in 2017. Moreover, costs have been growing much faster in New York, where the average cost of PIP claims increased 8 percent annualized from 2012 to 2017, compared with 2 percent countrywide. Several types of medical providers and procedures were more heavily utilized in New York. For example, New York PIP claimants were more than four times as likely as those in other states to visit alternative medical providers, such as acupuncturists or massage therapists.

Another major cost driver in New York’s auto insurance system is attorney involvement and litigation. In 2017, nearly half of PIP claimants in New York hired attorneys, compared with 38 percent among claimants in other states. In addition, one in four PIP claims involved a lawsuit, nearly three times the rate in other states.

“The affordability of auto insurance continues to be an issue in New York,” said David Corum, CPCU, vice president of the IRC. “PIP claim costs are increasing much faster than inflation. The state’s auto insurance consumers are paying the price for the high level of medical utilization and a very litigious no-fault system.”

The report, Auto Insurance Affordability: Cost Drivers in New York, combines information from IRC closed-claim research and other sources and is part of IRC’s ongoing research into the factors driving the affordability of auto insurance. For more information on the study’s methodology and findings, contact David Corum at (484) 831-9046 or by email at IRC@TheInstitutes.org.

The Insurance Research Council (IRC) is a division of The Institutes, the leading provider of risk management and insurance knowledge solutions. The Institutes offer professional and associate designations, including the CPCU® program, along with introductory, foundation, and leadership programs; online and continuing education courses; custom solutions; assessment tools and industry consortia.

The IRC provides timely and reliable research to all parties involved in public policy issues affecting insurance companies and their customers. The IRC does not lobby or advocate legislative positions. It is supported by leading property-casualty insurance organizations.

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Jim Canfield Wins Vistage’s International Visiting Speaker to the UK and Ireland Award for 2019

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Aprio, LLP, a top 50 CPA-led professional services firm, is pleased to announce that Jim Canfield, President of CEO Tools by Aprio, has been recognized as International Visiting Speaker of the Year to UK and Ireland 2019, by Vistage International (UK) Ltd. This prestigious award recognizes Jim’s deep experience as a leader and executive coach. It reflects his passion for sharing his expertise in over 100 keynote speeches and workshops in 2019.

Jim has dedicated his career to working alongside executive teams to develop the leadership skills they need to drive profitable growth. As the President of CEO Tools by Aprio, Jim applies over 20 years of experience facilitating strategic planning initiatives for executive leaders around the world. In 2017 Jim joined Aprio to lead CEO Tools, the best-selling business book and proven management coaching system. Under Jim’s leadership the CEO Tools franchise has been expanded including a revised book, CEO Tools 2.0 by Aprio, and the launch of a Certified Coaches Program that enables executive coaches and consultants to license the CEO Tools system for use in their practices.

“The entire Aprio team celebrates this success with Jim,” said Richard Kopelman, Managing Partner and CEO at Aprio. “Jim’s tireless commitment to helping executive teams build profitable organizations that deliver reliable, predictable results has helped Aprio and CEO Tools reach tens of thousands of business leaders.”

“The International Visiting Speaker to UK and Ireland is presented to Vistage speakers who score the highest average with our UK groups out of all visiting international speakers. We are truly grateful for all of the hard work Jim has put into working with our groups here,” said, Roxy Elliott, Speaker Program Manager, Vistage International (UK and Ireland) LTD. Vistage is the world’s largest executive coaching and peer advisory organization for small and medium sized businesses.

About Aprio

Aprio is a premier full-service, CPA-led business advisory firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourced accounting solutions and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Biosciences. In 65 years, Aprio has grown to over 550 team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 40 countries. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, Aprio also operates in Birmingham, Ala. and Charlotte, Greensboro, Mt. Airy and Asheboro N.C. For more, visit https://www.aprio.com.

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Confiance, Leading Intelligent Automation and UiPath Service Provider exits to Alpha Omega Integration

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RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Confiance, a global provider of business and IT transformation solutions for enterprises and the government, announced that it has been acquired by Alpha Omega Integration, LLC, a leader in serving Federal clients with low code, open source development and IT modernization.

Since inception in 2007, Confiance’s mission has been to make process transformation an on-going and integral part of our client’s day-to-day operations Specifically, over the last 3 years, Confiance has been helping governments and the private sector to embrace intelligent automation as the pathway to digital transformation.

“We are excited to join Alpha Omega and would like to thank our team, clients, partners and advisors for making this possible. Over the years we have had the opportunity to help organizations realize change through business process, architecture and automation and hope to continue the same”, said Navin Maganti, President.

By becoming a part of Alpha Omega we expect to serve our customers at scale, with additional domain expertise and deep technical expertise. This acquisition will bolster Alpha Omega’s abilities to serve customers in the public and private sectors by streamlining processes and moving systems toward robotic process automation and hyper automation.

“We couldn’t have achieved this milestone without the support of our clients and exceptional employees. Your trust is much appreciated and we look forward to the next decade of meeting your transformation challenges,” said Dave Wolcott, CEO.

For further information on Confiance please visit:

http://www.confiancegroup.com/

About Confiance

Confiance is a global provider of business transformation solutions for commercial and government organizations. The company provides a comprehensive approach to Business and IT Transformation through process design and automation, IT planning & portfolio management and intelligent decision management with a combination of consulting, training and managed services that allows organizations to be more efficient, agile and improve service to customers and citizens. Confiance is recognized by its Global 5000 and government agency customers as a trusted partner that helps implement change in order to achieve business results. Confiance’s customers span several key industries to include Merck, Pfizer, Shire Pharmaceuticals, DuPont, KraftHeinz, Bank of America, Freddie Mac, U.S. Army and Vodafone. For more information visit: http://www.confiancegroup.com

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NFP Named to Business Insurance’s Annual List of Best Places to Work in Insurance

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“I consistently see our employees stepping up to support each other and our clients, while exhibiting new levels of empathy, gratitude and resilience,” said Doug Hammond, chairman and CEO of NFP.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty (P&C), corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, today announced it has been named to Business Insurance’s annual list of Best Places to Work in Insurance for the fourth consecutive year. The award recognizes employers through their employees’ anonymous feedback and ratings for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow.

“This recognition from Business Insurance is a tribute to our employees and the inclusive culture we’ve worked to cultivate,” said Doug Hammond, chairman and CEO of NFP. “I consistently see our employees stepping up to support each other and our clients, while exhibiting new levels of empathy, gratitude and resilience. We all take ownership in the workplace we create, and we will always embrace the opportunity to continually evolve and improve.”

“For NFP, ‘PeopleFirst’ is a core philosophy, internally and externally, that is foundational to our success,” said Ginnette Quesada-Kunkel, NFP’s chief human resources officer. “People are at the heart of everything we do – from serving clients to supporting communities – and our ability to achieve our objectives starts with creating a welcoming and engaging workplace. When we do this well, we position ourselves to grow and thrive regardless of the challenges that come our way.”

“We’re thrilled to be named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance for the fourth year in a row,” said Mary Steed, chief people officer at NFP. “As a people-first organization, we’re thoughtful in creating and refining a culture that’s fulfilling for current employees and attractive to professionals who may be considering a career with NFP. Being part of the list again validates that we’re on the right path, even with the challenges that have emerged this year. With shared values as our guide, we will continue to listen, learn and collaborate to advance the growth and diversity of our organization, and the communities where we live and work.”

Best Places to Work in Insurance is an annual sponsored content feature presented by the Custom Publishing unit of Business Insurance and Best Companies Group that lists the agents, brokers, insurance companies and other providers with the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based Best Companies Group identifies the leading employers in the insurance industry by conducting a free two-part assessment of each company. The first part is a questionnaire completed by the employer about company policies, practices and demographics. The second part is a confidential employee survey on engagement and satisfaction.

The program divides employers into the categories of small, 25-249 employees; medium, 250-999 employees; and large, 1,000 or more employees. This year’s report features 100 companies of various sizes, from 25 employees to more than 4,000.

The ranking and profiles of the winning companies will be unveiled as a sponsored content supplement in the October issue of Business Insurance and online at BusinessInsurance.com.

About NFP

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 5,700 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 6th largest US-based privately owned broker, and 8th best place to work in insurance (Business Insurance); 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 12th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

About Business Insurance

Business Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business. With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges.

In addition to a monthly print magazine, Business Insurance provides essential news via its website, BusinessInsurance.com; daily and weekly e-newsletters; and breaking news via email news alerts. To subscribe, please contact Business Insurance at info@businessinsurance.com.

Best Companies Group works with partners to establish “Best Places to Work,” “Best Companies,” and “Best Employers” programs on a national, state-wide and regional basis. Through its thorough workplace assessment using employer questionnaires and employee satisfaction surveys, Best Companies Group identifies and recognizes companies that have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence.

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Clark & Lavey Announces New Human Resources Practice Leader

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“It has been a pleasure to work with Armando for his tenure with us,” said Paul Clark, President & CEO. “He has been a complete asset to our organization and to our clients fulfilling the role of practice leader. He is leaving large shoes to fill and he will be missed.”


MERRIMACK, N.H. (PRWEB)

Clark and Lavey Benefits Solutions, Inc. announces the retirement of their Vice President of Human Resources and Practice Leader, Armando Llorente, after many years of valued service. Armando has been an integral leader at Clark and Lavey Benefits Solutions since 2011 and has built close, meaningful relationships with several clients. His last day will be on August 7, 2020.

Clark & Lavey is also proud to introduce Jennifer Hayes as their new Human Resources Practice Leader. Jennifer brings 18 years of hands-on experience with organizations such as Enterprise Ireland assisting members in developing, designing, and growing businesses in the United States and abroad. As a certified NLP instructor, Jennifer incorporates this method of learning into both her content and delivery of trainings. Given Jennifer’s proven track record in human resources, Clark and Lavey is excited to evolve their firm to continue to provide first-class service for their clients. Stacy Barrow from Marathas Barrow Weatherhead Lent LLP will continue to work with Clark & Lavey as their legal partner, and in conjunction with their Human Resources department as needed.

Paul Clark, President & CEO, and Laura Bennett, CFO, both agree that Armando announcing his retirement was sad news for Clark & Lavey, but that everyone is happy for him. “It has been a pleasure to work with Armando for his tenure with us. He has been a complete asset to our organization and to our clients fulfilling the role of practice leader. Armando has always been ready to assist with any HR needs our clients have, everything from day to day issues to providing training courses geared toward a specific client based on their company size and needs. He is leaving large shoes to fill and he will be missed.”

About Clark and Lavey Benefit Solutions, Inc.

Headquartered in Merrimack, NH, Clark & Lavey Benefits Solutions, Inc. is an innovative market leader providing employee health benefits to companies, organizations, and associations in fully-insured, self-insured and group medical captive scenarios. Clark & Lavey also provides live seminars, webinars, and HR consulting services that address all aspects of employee benefits and corporate governance.

Contact them at 603.883.3773 or https://www.clarklavey.com.

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Dr. Prof. Claudio Fantinuoli is KUDO’s new Head of Research

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Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli Joins KUDO

Dr. Pof. Claudio Fantinuoli is KUDO’s new Head of Research

KUDO is the most interpreter-centric and innovative of all RSI platforms. The opportunity to expand on this legacy dovetails perfectly into my research interests and practice. By joining KUDO I feel ideally positioned to assist our clients and, most importantly, the interpreters.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Claudio Fantinuoli, a renowned researcher in the fields of natural language processing and interpreting studies, has joined KUDO as the new Head of Research.

Dr. Fantinuoli holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Mainz/Germersheim and a MA in Conference Interpreting from the University of Bologna/Forli. He brings to KUDO 10 years of experience as a researcher and innovator. He also has extensive experience consulting for the European Institutions on language technology.

“KUDO is the most interpreter-centric and innovative of all RSI platforms. The opportunity to expand on this legacy dovetails perfectly into my research interests and practice,” says Claudio, before adding: “By joining KUDO I feel ideally positioned to assist our clients and, most importantly, the interpreters.”

The world is a different place today than it was just a few months ago, and most of the work now gets done remotely due to the social distance regulations that keep us all safe. But moving past COVID-19 requires business continuity, more than just compliance. “Keeping companies in business and allowing them to meet globally also requires foresight,” says Fardad Zabetian, KUDO’s founder and CEO. “Implementing that vision, in turn, calls for a powerhouse of thinkers and doers. Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli’s arrival is a welcome addition to an already strong team,” he concludes.

With everything being pushed online, and with commuting out of the way, meetings are now happening online much more frequently, and the notices are getting shorter. Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli, who is also familiar with programming languages and coding, will work in cooperation with the competent product team in leveraging the power of AI to ensure interpreters working on KUDO can prepare better in a fraction of the time.

A national of Italy, Dr. Fantinuoli will retain his teaching responsibilities at the University of Mainz, in Germany, where he currently resides. He will also continue his prolific scientific production.

About KUDO

KUDO is a cloud-based collaboration platform that enables web meetings and live conferences with real-time multilingual language interpretation. KUDO supports effective and inclusive meetings by allowing people and businesses to overcome communication barriers and speak their own language. Accessible from anywhere, on any device, KUDO redefines possibilities in global communication. KUDO, Inc. is a New-York based technology startup founded and managed by language and conferencing industry insiders looking to bring people together. More info at http://www.kudoway.com

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