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Akkure Genomics Releases Free Global Clinical Trials Finder for Charities

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– Announcement made in advance of World Clinical Trials Day 2023 in May – Akkure recently deployed the world’s first ‒Global Genomic Clinical Trial Finder– leveraging an exclusive early adopter innovation partnership with Microsoft AI for Health – The ‒finder– can be easily added to a website and is free to use for both charities and their communities

DUBLIN, Ireland, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Akkure Genomics, a leading Irish AI healthcare company has today announced the release of a free version of its new ‒Global Genomic Clinical Trials Finder– for charities to use on their website, in advance of World Clinical Trials Day 2023 on 20 May next.

Akkure has developed the world’s first ‒precision medicine– genomic clinical trial matcher integrating millions of DNA based variants into an enterprise grade AI model that matches patients to potentially suitable clinical trials, according to the trial’s eligibility criteria and patient data.

The finder, which augments Microsoft’s recently unveiled AI ‒Health Insights” technology, helps find relevant clinical trials on a global scale which are personalised to match each individual patient. Microsoft has also partnered with the prestigious John’s Hopkins University Medical Center on its other ‒Health Insights” enterprise AI platform, the Oncology Phenotype.

Currently, there are over 450,000 clinical trials worldwide (based on clinicaltrials.gov) with increasingly complicated trial eligibility criteria including genetic variants. However, enrolment in clinical trials is based on manual screening of millions of patients, each with up to hundreds of clinical notes requiring review and analysis by a healthcare professional, making it an inaccurate, costly, time consuming and ultimately unsustainable process.

Traditionally, about 80% of delays in clinical trial timelines are accounted for patient recruitment and retention, with over 50% of recruitment failing to meet the stipulated timeline, meaning expensive drugs, and missed opportunities for patients.

Akkure’s Clinical Trial Matcher model aims to solve this multi-billion dollar problem for patients and pharmaceutical companies.

Akkure, founded in 2019 by Professor Oran Rigby and Professor Amy Hollingsworth, currently employs 20 people and is headquartered at NexusUCD in Dublin.

Dr Oran Rigby, Founder, Akkure Genomics said, ‒At Akkure Genomics we leverage Microsoft’s technology, to empower our own AI platform capabilities and genomic based technology, to help patients get matched to clinical trials based on their individual medical diagnoses, thus boosting enrolment, improving the chances of finding an optimised precision-matched trial for patients and ultimately accelerating discovery of new therapeutics and individual cures.

We are delighted to be able to provide a version of this service for free to charities around the world to help their communities find suitable trials not only more efficiently but offering real hope of the best trial for the right patient.–

Clinical Trials Day is observed on 20 May every year to mark the anniversary of the day in 1747 when James Lind conducted the first randomised clinical study.

Interested charities can request more information at Akkure.com/AI-trial-finder.

Editors Notes

Akkure was founded by Professor Oran Rigby, a consultant in intensive care medicine and surgery and Professor Amy Hollingsworth an Australian respiratory and lung transplant medical consultant in Dublin in 2019. The company has secured major funding through the Government’s Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) and Enterprise Ireland along with their consortium partners Microsoft and FutureNeuro at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. www.akkure.com

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Akkure Genomics, a leading Irish AI healthcare company has today announced the release of a free version of its new ‒Global Genomic Clinical Trials Finder– for charities in Ireland and globally, to use on their website, in advance of World Clinical Trials Day 2023 on 20 May next.

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City of Corona Leverages AI to Improve Housing Affordability by Automating Pre-checks & Plan Reviews

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The City of Corona has partnered with Blitz Permits, the most widely used Assistive AI platform for local governments in the U.S.

CORONA, Calif., April 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The City of Corona has partnered with Blitz Permits, the most widely used Assistive AI platform for local governments in the U.S. This move will streamline development reviews, reduce permitting delays, and deliver faster service to residents and builders. Across California, permitting backlogs have stalled projects by 12–15 months in some cities—Corona is taking action.

Across California, permitting backlogs have stalled projects by 12–15 months in some cities—Corona is taking action.

Blitz Permits is transforming understaffed Planning and Building departments with the world’s first dual AI engine for plan reviews. By combining pre-check automation with AI-driven code compliance, it slashes review time and increases efficiency. The platform helps governments work faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively, making housing more accessible while strengthening civic resilience.

As Corona experiences rapid growth, the city is leading a nationwide shift towards automation. By embracing AI, Corona is cutting red tape, addressing staffing shortages, and bringing greater speed, accuracy, and transparency to the permitting process.

About Blitz Permits:

Blitz Permits is the leading GovTech provider revolutionizing plan reviews with AI-driven automation. Its proprietary Intelligent Data Dictionary and advanced contextual algorithms deliver unmatched speed, accuracy, and built-in regulatory compliance.

Supporting PDF, CAD, and BIM formats, Blitz Permits integrates seamlessly into government workflows, helping planning, zoning, and building departments cut review times by up to 5x, improve compliance, and fast-track housing and infrastructure development. Learn more at: www.blitzpermits.ai

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Brittany Griffin, Blitz Permits Inc., 1 (470) 430-7574, brittanygriffin@blitzpermits.ai, https://www.blitzpermits.ai/

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NEW STUDY: 73% OF FINTECH STARTUPS FAIL DUE TO REGULATORY CHALLENGES

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LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly three-quarters of financial technology startups fail within their first three years due to preventable regulatory compliance issues, according to a new industry report released today.

The study, published by Los Angeles-based Hare Strategy Group, analyzed five years of data from over 400 fintech ventures and identified regulatory navigation as the primary factor determining success or failure in the rapidly growing sector.

“What’s striking about the data is how technical excellence alone doesn’t guarantee market success,” said Jeremy Hare, principal researcher and founder of the consulting firm that conducted the study. “The findings clearly show that early regulatory planning is as critical as product development.”

KEY FINDINGS HIGHLIGHT ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS

The comprehensive analysis, titled “Bridging the Compliance Gap: Critical Strategies for Fintech Success in 2025,” revealed several key insights for industry stakeholders:

Regulatory preparation in pre-seed stage increased survival rates by 64%Banking partnership integration issues caused 42% of failures among technically viable productsCross-border compliance challenges were the primary failure point for 58% of international expansion attemptsStartups with regulatory experts on their founding teams secured funding 2.8 times faster than those without

The report emerges as fintech investment reached $53 billion globally in 2024, despite ongoing concerns about regulatory uncertainty in the sector.

PRACTICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

“This isn’t just academic research—it’s designed to provide practical, implementable strategies,” explained Hare, who previously managed hedge fund investments and covered financial markets for major news outlets. “We’ve created actionable frameworks specifically for fintech founders navigating their first regulatory hurdles.”

The study includes a regulatory roadmap template and partnership development toolkit, available as free downloads for industry professionals from the firm’s website.

Hare Strategy Group, founded in 2023, specializes in helping companies identify and navigate regulatory challenges in financial technology. The firm developed the research over a six-month period, including interviews with founders, regulators, and venture capital firms active in the fintech ecosystem.

“The timing of this research aligns with Q2 planning cycles when many fintech companies reassess their regulatory strategies,” added Hare. “We’re seeing increased interest from venture firms who want portfolio companies to address these issues earlier in their development.”

The executive summary and full report are available at www.harestrategygroup.com/fintech-report.

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Enabled Analytics Expands Global Reach with Strategic Merger of Ventas Consulting

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Strategic Merger Strengthens Enabled Analytics’ Position as a Leading Salesforce Crest Partner with Enhanced U.S. Presence

LEWISVILLE, Texas and FRISCO, Texas, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Enabled Analytics (EA), a global leader in Salesforce consulting services, today announced a strategic merger with Ventas Consulting, a respected U.S.-based Salesforce consulting firm. This strategic combination expands EA’s footprint in the United States while reinforcing its operations in India, Singapore, and Australia. The merger positions EA as a top-tier Salesforce Crest Partner, offering enhanced technical expertise and global delivery capabilities.

Effective April 8, 2025, Ventas Consulting will officially operate under the Enabled Analytics brand, creating a stronger Tier 2 Salesforce Services provider with expanded capabilities across multiple regions.

“This merger represents a significant milestone in our global growth strategy,” said Raghu Chittimalla, Co-Founder/CEO, and Ashok Chitiprolu, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Enabled Analytics Inc. “By welcoming Ventas Consulting into the Enabled Analytics family, we’re combining our international delivery capabilities with Ventas’ U.S. presence and industry expertise. Together, we’re positioned to deliver measurable business outcomes for clients through our scale and technical depth.”

The merger enhances EA’s ability to support clients across North America and globally, strengthening its role in driving enterprise transformation.

Enhanced Leadership and Technical Excellence

The combined company will benefit from strengthened leadership, with Sandeep Korlapati continuing as CTO to lead global technology initiatives. Sandeep brings two decades of IT experience both in Accenture and startup environments, scaling startups to successful exits.

Richard Gonzales, founder of Ventas Consulting, joins Enabled Analytics as Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on sales growth strategy and future acquisition opportunities.

“After nearly 15 years of leading Ventas, I saw the opportunity to take our growth global. Joining Enabled Analytics allows us to scale our impact in the U.S. and deepen our reach in key international markets,” said Gonzales.

Global Delivery and Industry Reach

As a recognized leader in the Salesforce ecosystem, Enabled Analytics is equipped to deliver complex, multi-cloud Salesforce implementations backed by global delivery teams. The merger expands industry capabilities across Telecom, Manufacturing, E-commerce, Education, Financial Services, and Public Sector organizations.

About Enabled Analytics

Enabled Analytics is a premier Salesforce Crest Consulting Partner and ISV partner company renowned for delivering exceptional Salesforce-only solutions across the USA, Singapore, Australia, and India. As a distinguished Salesforce end-to-end Implementation and Consulting Partner, EA has successfully executed over 50 Salesforce projects for more than 40 global clients, leveraging products such as Sales & Service Cloud, CPQ, Experience Cloud, Commerce Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and MuleSoft. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is reflected in our outstanding Customer Satisfaction Values and an impressive rating of 4.95/5 on Salesforce AppExchange.

For more information, visit https://www.enabledanalytics.com/

About Ventas Consulting

Ventas Consulting, a Ridge Salesforce Partner in Texas, has delivered hundreds of cross-cloud projects since 2007. They have completed over 125 projects for more than 100 global clients, serving various sectors including Education, Manufacturing, E-commerce, Financial Services, and the Public Sector. Ventas collaborates closely with clients to understand their goals and create scalable, business-focused solutions.

For more information, visit https://ventasconsulting.com/

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leadershipcommunications@enabledanalytics.com
214.491.8246

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