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Vendavo Showcasing Pricing Maturity and Opportunity at EPP European & Global Pricing Forum Nov 21-22

Our study looked at overall pricing maturity progress and found organizations are slow to mature and often get stuck treating pricing as a project.

DENVER (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Because organizations with more mature pricing functions have healthier bottom lines, Vendavo, the market leader in commercial excellence solutions, is highlighting pricing maturity findings today in a new study from Vendavo and EPP, The 2019 EPP Pricing Maturity Survey. Findings will be presented in a session on furthering pricing maturity through commercial excellence strategies at the EPP European & Global Pricing Forum in Brussels November 21-22.

In the 2019 EPP Pricing Maturity study, findings indicate organizations have ample room to improve their pricing function. Survey results and how others’ relative immaturity spell opportunity for your organization’s own commercial excellence improvement will be discussed in the session led by Aidan Murphy, Director, Value Consulting, Vendavo on November 21 Next Steps: Pricing Maturity in the Context of Commercial Excellence.

“Our study looked at overall pricing maturity progress and found organizations are slow to mature and often get stuck treating pricing as a project,” said Mitch Lee, Profit Evangelist, Vendavo. “The overall lack of growth in maturity means there’s a huge opportunity for organizations today to get a jump on tomorrow.”

In a pre-forum workshop held yesterday, Darius Fekete, Business Consultant, Vendavo set the stage for today’s presentation with a look at two of the most important profitability areas, pricing and sales, and how maturity in both unlocks commercial excellence in Commercial Excellence : A War Won by Unlocking Value with Your Partners.

The EPP European & Global Pricing Forum is being held at the Van Der Valk Hotel in Brussels. Vendavo is discussing their commercial excellence platform in booth #6.

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About Vendavo

Vendavo powers the shift to digital business for the world’s most demanding B2B companies, unlocking value, growing margin and accelerating revenue. With the Vendavo Commercial Excellence platform, companies develop dynamic customer insights and optimal pricing strategies that maximize margin, boost sales effectiveness and improve customer experience. With an annual margin improvement totaling more than $2.5 billion across companies in chemicals, distribution, high-tech and manufacturing, Vendavo delivers cutting-edge analytics and deep industry expertise that help companies stay one step ahead. Vendavo is headquartered in Denver, CO and has offices around the globe. Learn more at Vendavo.com.

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Webasto Announces Modular Battery System, Thermal Management and Charging Solutions

Webasto Modular Battery System, Webasto Commercial Vehicle Modular Battery System, Webasto Commercial Vehicle Battery

Each battery pack has 35 kWh of energy and up to 10 packs can be used for a combined 350 kWh.

Our expansion into battery systems, battery testing equipment, thermal management and charging systems means that both small and large manufacturers now have a respected supplier. – Mark Denny

FENTON, Mich. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Webasto, one of the top 100 global automotive suppliers, continues to stake a claim in the rapidly expanding e-mobility segment of the commercial vehicle and automotive marketplace. The company exhibited elements of a new modular battery system, thermal management and charging solutions in Ford Motor Company’s booth recently at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Webasto won Ford’s 2019 Best of Show Stand Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design for Mustang Lithium, a one-off battery electric prototype with 1,000 ft-lbs of torque and over 900 horsepower.

“Webasto first entered the electric vehicle market in 2014 with the high voltage heater, as part of its strategic plan to serve its OEM customers as they moved more decisively into the e-mobility space,” said Mark Denny, president and CEO of Webasto Customized Solutions in North America. “Our expansion into battery systems, battery testing equipment, thermal management and charging systems means that both small and large manufacturers now have a respected supplier with decades of experience working within the complex vehicle manufacturing environment, as well as with dealers across North America, Europe and China.”

Battery solutions for commercial and automotive EV applications

The Webasto CV standard battery system is designed for total scalability and configuration flexibility. Each battery pack has 35 kWh of energy and up to 10 packs can be used for a combined 350 kWh. With 400V and 800V versions available, the system can be easily configured via the vehicle interface box (VIB), which is the master battery management system and power distribution unit. It is truly a plug-and-play system that reduces development time and cost for the vehicle manufacturer.

Within the battery pack, the self-contained modules also include desiccant cartridges that reduce condensation, integrated thermal runaway detection sensors and state-of-the-art pressure equalization monitors for added safety. Their compact, energy-dense format makes the battery packs easy for engineers to configure for use on virtually any vehicle platform.

Using the Mustang Lithium to show their capabilities of both designing custom energy storage solutions and supplying off-the-shelf standard battery packs, Webasto set the stage for today’s revelation that its commercial vehicle (CV) Standard Battery System is available in North America. With this modular battery system, Webasto meets the requirements of several commercial vehicle manufacturers to have a cost-efficient solution even for small quantities

Thermal Management Systems

Conditioning the battery is essential for battery life and health. Webasto offers both off-the-shelf solutions for the CV Standard Battery and custom developments for OEM projects. Using both active and passive cooling, electric fluid heating and heat pump configurations, the Webasto thermal management keeps battery systems in optimum operating temperature which have a positive effect on performance and range.

Next generation charging stations and portable vehicle chargers

At the Mustang Lithium display, Webasto also featured its TurboDX Level-2 charging station. The charging unit that was shown connected to the Mustang Lithium is compatible with both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles, and perfect for home, business and multi-unit dwelling applications.

The Webasto charging solution features a slim, compact design, a durable aluminum rear enclosure and a quick-read charging status indicator.

Webasto also offers the TurboCord portable vehicle charger. The TurboCord lets users take their charger with them wherever they go. It can be plugged directly into any standard 120-volt electrical outlet, or even a 240V outlet for quicker charge times, allowing total charging flexibility and freedom.

“With the introduction of our new modular battery system, thermal management and charging technologies, Webasto has demonstrated its commitment to vertically integrate itself within the North American commercial vehicle and automotive e-mobility marketplace,” Denny said.

To access images of Webasto’s new Standard Battery System, Thermal Management and Charging Solutions, please visit: https://www.webasto-group.com/en/press/press-releases/press-release/webasto-announces-modular-battery-system-thermal-management-and-charging-solutions/

About Webasto:

The Webasto Group is a global innovative systems partner to almost all automobile manufacturers and among the top 100 suppliers in this industry sector. The company’s product portfolio comprises a broad range of roof and heating systems for every type of vehicle and all drive types as well as battery systems and charging solutions. Moreover, Webasto has a strong position in the aftermarket, providing dealers and end customers with customized solutions and services relating to thermo management and electromobility. In 2018 the company generated sales of 3.4 billion euros and had over 13,000 employees at more than 50 locations (with over 30 of these being manufacturing plants). The headquarters of the company, founded in 1901, is located in Stockdorf near Munich (Germany). For more information, please visit http://www.webasto.com / http://www.twitter.com/WebastoGroup.

Corporate Contact:

Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, Inc.

Josh Lupu

Ph. 810-593-6060

E-Mail: Josh.Lupu@webasto.com

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Edgenuity Earns “A” Grade from Florida Department of Education

The role of instruction in determining student success cannot be overstated. It is because of the hardworking, highly-qualified, state-certified teachers who have routinely gone above and beyond in instruction and student engagement that Edgenuity earned this designation.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Edgenuity, an approved Virtual Instruction Program (VIP) Provider in the state of Florida, announced today that it has earned an “A” grade for its virtual instruction during the 2018-2019 school year in grades 6-12 from the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Accountability Reporting.

The Florida Department of Education’s school grading system is designed to convey the achievement level of Florida’s schools. School and district grades describe instructional personnel and administrators’ impact on student learning, including ratings based upon aggregated assessment scores among other factors. Edgenuity’s “A” grade was earned on the basis of both curriculum development and the success of instruction, including student performance on state assessments and engagement with the material.

“Edgenuity is proud to be recognized with a top-level grade by the state’s Department of Education for what we accomplished last year as an approved provider of virtual instruction programs in the state of Florida,” said Kinsey Rawe, Edgenuity’s Vice President and General Manager, Instructional Services. “Beyond providing a curriculum to districts, this “A” grade is a testament to the active role Edgenuity has been able to play in student learning, especially through combining our award-winning curriculum with an engaging instructional model. We appreciate the opportunity to know and work closely with students, as well as with districts to underscore the importance of engagement, testing and implementing virtual programs with fidelity.”

By partnering with Edgenuity as a virtual program option, schools and districts expand educational options for students while also solving many common challenges such as: addressing temporary and long-term teacher shortages; offering comprehensive test preparation; and providing support for students who are homebound or have other unique needs.

“The role of instruction in determining student success cannot be overstated,” added Rawe. “It is because of the hardworking, highly-qualified, state-certified teachers who have routinely gone above and beyond in instruction and student engagement that Edgenuity earned this designation. It has been a great privilege for us to work alongside Florida’s districts, to not only develop a state-of-the-art virtual curriculum for the state’s students, but to see that curriculum brought to life in a way that makes a direct impact on their success and enthusiasm for learning.”

The state of Florida is a nationally-recognized leader in K-12 virtual education. It has the largest state virtual school in the nation and each school district is required to provide virtual education options for their students. Florida’s approved virtual school programs are held accountable for student and school performance. Edgenuity Instructional Services earned the “A” grade for 2018-19 based on the evaluation method established in accordance with Florida’s annual accountability process.

The Florida Department of Education’s Accountability Reports are published online and available here.

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About Edgenuity

Edgenuity is a leading provider of online curriculum and instructional services for the K-12 market. Nationwide, Edgenuity is in use by more than 20,000 schools, including 20 of the 25 largest school districts, to meet academic goals and improve student outcomes. We offer initial credit courses, honors and Advanced Placement courses, credit recovery, intervention and test readiness. These solutions, in addition to Edgenuity’s instructional services and professional development offerings, help students, educators and districts achieve success in their online and blended learning programs. For more information, visit Edgenuity.com.

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Heilind Electronics Introduces Amphenol SV Microwave 2- and 4-Port SMPS Edge Launch Connectors

Heilind Electronics Introduces Amphenol SV Microwave Multiport SMPS Edge Launch Connectors

WILMINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Amphenol SV Microwave, recently introduced the manufacturer’s 2- and 4-port SMPS edge launch connectors. These products enable the transmission of extremely high frequencies (DC up to 100 GHz) while maintaining the smallest form factor. The connectors are 45% smaller than SMP and 30% smaller than SMPM versions.

Amphenol SV Microwave’s SMPS edge launch multiport connectors are directly compatible with the G3PO interface and feature full detent, limited detent (SMP only) and smooth bore options. SV Microwave’s current SMPS configurations include male and female cable connectors, as well as board mount, edge launch and female bullet designs. The male interface is available in smooth bore for easy mating and demating and full detent for a more robust retention.

The connectors are used for applications where density and frequency are of the utmost importance — including RF test and measurement, rapid prototyping, high-speed digital component testing, and military and aerospace.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information about Amphenol SV Microwave’s 2- and 4-port SMPS connectors.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Amphenol SV Microwave

Amphenol SV Microwave is a world leader in the RF/Microwave industry with over 50 years of proven performance. SV Microwave designs and manufactures RF/Microwave coaxial connectors, cable assemblies, adapters and passive components for the military, aerospace, satellite, high-speed digital, commercial and telecommunications markets.

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e-TeleQuote Reaches 100,000 Active Clients Milestone

“We’re so proud to help people enroll in Medicare plans that fit their needs,” says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. “The popularity of Medicare Advantage plans continues to increase as more people discover the benefits available, and we’re excited and grateful to grow and serve more people.”

CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., the owner and operator of easyMedicare.com, is delighted to announce it has helped over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries find a plan that meets their needs. By helping people in a variety of ways, including through its newly launched online enrollment portal, the digital marketplace reached the achievement during this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.

The Annual Enrollment Period (also called Open Enrollment) occurs every year from October 15 to December 7 and provides an opportunity for people to enroll in or change Medicare plans. This year is an especially important time for Medicare beneficiaries to review their current coverage and consider new options that may be available. Due to recent changes made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), some Medicare Advantage plans are offering new benefits such as home helpers/in-home support, transportation, meal delivery, safety/assistive devices, day center visits and more.

“We’re so proud to help people enroll in Medicare plans that fit their needs,” says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. “The popularity of Medicare Advantage plans continues to increase as more people discover the benefits available, and we’re excited and grateful to grow and serve more people.”

e-TeleQuote has more than doubled its number of licensed insurance agents in the last two years, now working in three United States time zones in an effort to serve as many people as possible. Beneficiaries have two convenient enrollment options through easyMedicare.com, including enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan fully online via the Medicare Online Enrollment Portal and no-cost phone consultations with licensed insurance agents (1-800-991-4407 / TTY 711, 9 AM – 9 PM ET, Monday-Friday).

About e-TeleQuote and easyMedicare.com

e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., the owner and operator of easyMedicare.com, is an independent digital insurance marketplace providing individuals the ability to purchase Medicare insurance from the comfort of their homes. The company diligently researches available plan options from multiple insurance carriers, helping people choose a plan that best suits their needs. e-TeleQuote provides personal consultation through experienced licensed Medicare advisors who suggest plan coverage options based on an individual’s particular needs. The company has proudly served tens of thousands of people across the United States.

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Sunrise Hitek Prints Custom Holiday Greeting Cards with Spot Gloss Coating

Custom Folded Greeting Card

Spot UV coating is a great effect that can highlight a particular area of a piece. Some examples would be a company logo, a name, or simply highlighting a single color.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

Many websites already offer customized greeting cards, but most of them fall short in terms of quality, speed, or service. Holiday greeting cards from Sunrise Hitek take holiday cards to the next level. They offer a huge variety of options from paper: white, color, pearlescent, translucent, or metallic, envelopes: standard or custom to other more exotic materials such as clear film, frosted polycarbonate, rigid vinyl and other synthetic substrates. Now they also offer spot gloss UV coating as well.

Spot UV coating is a great effect that can highlight a particular area of a piece. Some examples would be a company logo, a name, or simply highlighting a single color. This is an especially fun feature to use on holiday cards and wedding invitations to make them extra memorable.

Opaque white ink printed on clear on other non-white substrates is also offered. White ink can be printed under, over, or blended with 4-color elements for special effects. New, heavy substrates up to 18pt cover or 20pt rigid vinyl are great for heavier ornament cards. Choose from common card sizes 4.5”x6”, 5”x7”, 5.5”x8.5” or any custom size. Sunrise provides a turn-key solution to card sending with in-house mailing and fulfillment. Simply provide artwork and mailing list and Sunrise will take it from there.

Another exciting service is their laser-cutting feature. Highly intricate laser-cutting allows for the most delicate of internal cuts to be made. Names can be cut, silhouettes, even complicated cuts such as buildings in the Chicago skyline. Laser-cutting will add pizzazz to regular Christmas and New Year cards.

About Sunrise Hitek

Sunrise Hitek is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and offers speedy and innovative print marketing execution for the world’s leading brands. Sunrise employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo & UV flatbed presses, digital die-cutting, and specialty coating/lamination, to create best-in-class color printing, packaging, trade show & display graphics, plus a wide variety of promo products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide.

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WiCyS Receives $150k in Support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies

WiCyS is helping veterans and other women answer that call by connecting them with opportunities and resources to succeed, ultimately beginning to remove the many roadblocks that continue to prevent women from advancing in the field.

(PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

National nonprofit Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) has received a $150,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to expand its work to recruit, retain and advance women in the cybersecurity field.

It is predicted that, by 2021, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs around the world. Simultaneously, women currently make up 20 percent of the global industry, according to a March 2019 study. WiCyS works to help fill this industry gap with much-needed talent by training women in cybersecurity and connecting them with meaningful career opportunities. Since its inception in 2013, over 4,900 women in cybersecurity have participated in the organization’s annual conference.

“WiCyS is a tribe of like-minded peers and mentors,” said Ambareen Siraj, founder of Women in CyberSecurity. “We are a community that shares, supports, and, most importantly, works together to end under-representation of women in cyber.”

With this philanthropic funding from the organization of craigslist founder Craig Newmark, WiCyS builds on its track record by launching the Veterans Assistance Program. This new effort offers exclusive opportunities to women veterans who are either currently in cyber or aspiring to transition into the field. The program helps veterans connect with WiCyS sponsors and partners, earn a discounted WiCyS membership, apply for the Veteran Fellowship Award, belong to an effective community forum, and more.

“There is a serious need in the US for talented people to help protect our democracy and defend the country from cyber threats,” said Newmark. “WiCyS is helping veterans and other women answer that call by connecting them with opportunities and resources to succeed, ultimately beginning to remove the many roadblocks that continue to prevent women from advancing in the field.”

The gift will also allow WiCyS student chapter members to compete for free in the National Cyber League (NCL) virtual cybersecurity competition, powered by Cyber Skyline. This competition experience helps to provide another layer of skills that are needed to advance in the cybersecurity workforce.

About WiCyS:

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj from Tennessee Tech University through a National Science Foundation grant in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities and resources for its members and collaboration benefits for its sponsors and partners. The organization’s founding partners are Cisco, Facebook and Palo Alto Networks. WiCyS’ strategic partners include Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Equifax, Facebook, Fidelity Investments, Google, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Nike, Optum, PayPal, SANS Institute, and Target. To sponsor the upcoming 2020 conference, visit https://www.wicys.org/conference-sponsor. To become a strategic partner for all year long engagement, visit https://www.wicys.org/become-a-partner.

About Craig Newmark Philanthropies:

Craig Newmark Philanthropies was created by craigslist founder Craig Newmark to support and connect people and drive broad civic engagement. It works to advance people and grassroots organizations that are getting stuff done in areas that include trustworthy journalism & the information ecosystem, voter protection, gender diversity in technology, and veterans & military families. For more information, please visit: CraigNewmarkPhilanthropies.org.

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AIM to Participate at SMTA Silicon Valley Expo & Tech Forum

CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB)
November 21, 2019

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming SMTA Silicon Valley Expo and Tech Forum taking place on December 4, 2019 at Bestronics Incorporated in San Jose, CA. AIM Solder will highlight its REL electronic solders and its new RX18 and CX18 cored solder wire.

REL22™ is an award-winning, high reliability alloy developed to address reliability and production quality issues common to similar multi-element alloys. Both internal and customer testing has proven that REL22 improves product survival in extreme thermal exposure operating environments such as under-hood automotive, avionics/aerospace and LED lighting. REL61™ is ideally suited for industries which require a cost effective alternative to SAC305 with no loss of processing performance or durability. REL61 provides significant advantages over other no-low silver alloys by offering better flow characteristics at lower temperatures, thus reducing PCB damage and assembly costs.

AIM will also feature its new cored wire solders, RX18 and CX18. The award-winning RX18 is engineered for automated soldering and promotes thermal transfer, fast wetting and reduces voids/skips. With an operator friendly, low odor/smoke formula, CX18 extends the solder tip life and leaves clear, minimal residues.

To discover all of AIM’s products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Silicon Valley Expo and Tech Forum for more information and to speak with one of AIM’s knowledgeable staff members.

About AIM

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service and training. For more information about AIM, visit http://www.aimsolder.com.

Upcoming Events:

February 4-6, 2020 – IPC APEX Expo, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

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Innovators Encouraged to Share Advancements in Cybersecurity Education