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SAS Hackathon winner predicts and mitigates Jakarta flooding

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2 years ago

September 14, 2023

Pursuing smart city goals, Indonesian local government teams with SAS partner to win again

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SAS EXPLORE — AI and real-time Internet of Things (IoT) analytics can help smart cities harness a rising tide of data and transform it into better decisions, safer communities and vibrant economies. With climate change, these smart cities face a literal rising tide: Extreme weather has increased and intensified flooding events that threaten lives, property and commerce.

JaWaRA used SAS Viya to analyze data on rainfall, water levels and river flow to better predict and mitigate flooding.

Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and home to 11 million people, has witnessed this new reality. While the city has a long history of flooding, the last few decades have been especially challenging.

Jakarta sits on wetlands laced by 13 major rivers and borders the Java Sea. More than 40% of its land is below sea level, and groundwater extraction has led to the ground sinking. Combine those conditions with stronger monsoons and higher tides caused by climate change, and the threat is very real.

The Jakarta Provincial Government turned to the annual SAS Hackathon for help. Team JaWaRA (Jakarta Water Resources Analytics) included government data scientists and engineers, along with technology pros from local SAS partner StarCore Analytics.

Using SAS® AI, machine learning and streaming analytics, the team analyzed real-time data on rainfall, water levels and river flow to better predict and mitigate flooding. Its Early Warning System is part of a larger, citywide Flood Control System.

“In cities and regions everywhere, climate change has increased the risk, frequency and severity of flooding. To meet this rising threat, governments like Jakarta’s are taking steps to better predict, manage and mitigate flooding,” said Amir Toha, Co-Founder of StarCore Analytics. “These efforts save lives, protect property and support business. In Indonesia and elsewhere, AI and IoT analytics are important tools for responding effectively to climate change.”

Team JaWaRA: SAS Hackathon overall winner
For their innovative approach to using AI, machine learning and IoT analytics, a panel of judges has named JaWaRA the overall winner of the 2023 SAS Hackathon. Team JaWaRA was selected from among more than 100 teams representing 140 organizations that participated in this year’s Hackathon.

The SAS Hackathon brings together hundreds of curious minds for a monthlong, all-digital hack. The competition – produced by SAS, the leader in AI and analytics, and sponsored this year by SAS partner Intel – challenges teams in a host of industries to apply technology to solve real-world business and humanitarian problems.

Working with a SAS mentor, JaWaRA deployed SAS® Viya® – SAS’ cloud-native, massively parallel AI and analytics platform – and SAS Analytics for IoT.

“Team JaWaRA and its Early Warning System are a wonderful example of creative people using AI and advanced analytics to address big challenges,” said Einar Halvorsen, Global Hackathon Program Lead at SAS. “That’s what the SAS Hackathon is all about. Teams transform data into better decisions that improve lives in their organizations, communities and the world at large. Congratulations to Team JaWaRA!”

Second consecutive Hackathon crown
The combination of local Jakarta government agencies and StarCore Analytics has been fruitful. At last year’s SAS Hackathon, a team of data scientists from the Special Capital Region of Jakarta and StarCore also won the overall crown.

That team used SAS Viya and its AI and machine learning capabilities to optimize the distribution of COVID-19 relief to more than 64 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These MSMEs employ 97% of Indonesia’s workforce and are the engine driving the local and national economy.

With technology, the team ensured that trillions of Indonesian rupiahs were spent wisely, supporting both businesses serving vulnerable areas and those with the highest potential to rebound after the pandemic.

Jakarta, a smart city
The efforts of the Jakarta Provincial Government in the SAS Hackathon are part of a broad smart city effort. Jakarta’s leaders leverage technologies like AI and IoT analytics to provide efficient and effective services to citizens; increase Jakarta’s resiliency to social, economic and environmental pressures; enhance citizen engagement; and address community needs.

Read the customer story, “Jakarta Smart City uses IoT analytics to better serve residents,” to learn more.

Today’s announcement was made at SAS Explore, the technology conference from SAS. Keep up with the latest news from SAS by following @SASsoftwareNews on X/Twitter.

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Interplay Learning names John Pumpelly as new CFO

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April 15, 2025

New executive brings significant software industry experience, proven financial leadership to immersive education company

AUSTIN, Texas, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive education for the skilled trades, announces John Pumpelly as their new chief financial officer, adding decades of technology and software industry expertise and proven financial leadership to an already-strong C-suite.

Pumpelly boasts significant experience in executive-level positions at both publicly traded and private equity-held companies within the tech space—including Command Alkon, Updater, Stratix, Cbeyond and others. His financial leadership positions have spanned companies with $50 to $500 million in revenues.

“John has demonstrated himself to be resourceful and results-driven, and he brings the operational skill, financial acumen and software industry experience we prize within our leadership team,” said Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning. “He is also someone who understands how to cast a vision organization-wide—a must for our rapidly-growing company.”

Interplay Learning is an innovator within the immersive learning space, providing workforce development and professional certification opportunities for the skilled trades—leveraging such technologies as AI and VR simulations to provide comprehensive education with built-in flexibility and boundless customization.

“There is a growing need for training within the trades, and Interplay Learning meets that need with robust, results-oriented solutions,” said Pumpelly. “Interplay is on the cutting edge, and it’s exciting to develop and implement strategies to help them maintain their market growth and fulfill their mission of building better careers and better lives.”

For more information about Interplay Learning, visit www.interplaylearning.com.

About Interplay Learning

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives.

Recent accolades include Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR’s 2024 Innovation Award, IACET 2024 Innovation of the Year Award, NFMT 2024 Vision Awards and Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Startup Employers.

Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

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ABC Technologies Completes Acquisition of TI Fluid Systems; Combined Business Will Rebrand as TI Automotive

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April 15, 2025

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ABC Technologies (ABC) today announces the completion of its acquisition of TI Fluid Systems plc (TIFS) for an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion. The combined business will be rebranded TI Automotive, a name with a distinguished heritage that reflects both companies’ shared focus on world-class engineering, people and customer service.

The transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a stronger, more diversified Tier 1 manufacturer supplying market-leading safety and performance critical products and highly engineered components. The business is ideally positioned to support a diverse range of customers with its propulsion agnostic portfolio. With combined revenue of $5.4 billion[1] and 34,600 employees in 26 countries, TI Automotive will have the global scale and local reach needed to serve the automotive industry.

TI Automotive will be led by ABC President & Chief Executive Officer Terry Campbell. He will be supported by an Executive Leadership Team that combines the extensive skills and expertise of both ABC and TIFS. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, TI Automotive will be managed through a Regional Operating Model to ensure customer proximity and the agility to respond rapidly to local market dynamics.

Terry Campbell, President & CEO of TI Automotive, said, “We have a great business with exceptional people, differentiated products, a deep commitment to safety and a relentless focus on delivering for our customers. As we embark on the next chapter of our history, we are focused on maximizing shared strengths, building on the best of both our organizations and winning as a team. The combination creates exciting opportunities to drive innovation and manufacturing excellence, while establishing the foundations for our future growth. I am confident that we will do great things together.”

[1] Pro forma 2024 revenue

About TI Automotive

TI Automotive is a Tier 1 supplier of market-leading safety and performance critical products and highly engineered components to the global automotive industry. We have more than 100 years’ experience of solving customers’ safety, efficiency and environmental challenges. Our exceptional team, powertrain agnostic product portfolio, vertical integration, global footprint and customer proximity make us a trusted partner to all the world’s leading OEMs.

TI Automotive was created through ABC Technologies’ acquisition of TI Fluid Systems in April 2025 and is majority owned by certain of the affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries, with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. owning a minority equity interest. For more information visit www.abctechnologies.com or www.tifluidsystems.com

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Popmenu’s Digital Marketing Suite Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace

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April 15, 2025

Popmenu’s Availability on Oracle Cloud Marketplace Provides Easy Online Ordering and Greater Sales Opportunities for Restaurants

ATLANTA, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Popmenu, a leading provider of restaurant technology and Oracle partner, today announced that its digital marketing and online ordering solutions are available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and integrate with Oracle Simphony POS. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.  

The integration of Popmenu’s online ordering solutions with Oracle Simphony POS enables:

Greater efficiency, fewer errors: Online orders for pickup, delivery, and catering that are placed on Popmenu’s platform flow directly into the Simphony POS. This helps eliminate manual uploads and reduces risk of human error.

Synchronized menu updates: Any menu changes made in the Simphony POS appear on Popmenu and OpenTable. Operators can also adjust which menu items show up online with simple toggles.

Better experience for guests and staff: Online ordering is one stop and easy to use.

Easy reporting: All dine-in and online order reports live within the Simphony POS.

Through Oracle Cloud Marketplace, Oracle customers can also take advantage of Popmenu’s interactive menus, custom-built websites, AI-powered marketing, and AI phone answering to drive new and repeat business.

According to Popmenu’s research, 69% of consumers order takeout or delivery or dine at restaurants at least once a week.* Attracting more guests and providing a smooth ordering experience are top-of-mind for restaurant operators who have to compete more aggressively in a tough market.

Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle customers seeking trusted business applications and services that offer unique solutions.

OCI is a cloud designed to run any application faster, and more securely, for less. OCI can help address a variety of data privacy, sovereign AI, and low latency requirements as it is the only hyperscaler capable of delivering 150+ AI and cloud services at the edge, in a customer’s datacenter, across clouds, or in the public cloud. Oracle’s distributed cloud delivers the benefits of the cloud with greater control and flexibility while also providing the consistent performance, SLAs, and global pricing for which OCI has become known.

“Restaurant operators want to remove friction in their ordering process that can hinder productivity and sales. Popmenu’s ordering solutions do just that, making sure online ordering is efficient, accurate, and easy for both guests and staff,” said Brendan Sweeney, CEO and Co-founder of Popmenu. “We’re also excited to help more Oracle customers boost their digital presence and overall order volume through Popmenu’s marketing platform. By joining Oracle Cloud Marketplace, we are underscoring our commitment to the Oracle community and making it easy for customers to benefit from our solutions. Tapping into the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will help Popmenu and our customers to deliver on business needs.”

*Popmenu’s nationwide survey of 1,000 US consumers in November 2024.

About Popmenu

As a leader in restaurant technology, Popmenu is on a mission to make profitable growth easy for all restaurants. Digital marketing, online ordering, and on-premise technologies headline a powerful product suite infused with artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and deep data on guest preferences. The company consolidates tools needed to engage guests, serving as a digital control center for more than 10,000 independent restaurants and hospitality groups in the US, UK, and Canada. For more information, visit popmenu.com.

About Oracle’s Partner Program

Oracle’s partner program helps Oracle and its partners drive joint customer success and business momentum. The newly enhanced program provides partners with choice and flexibility, offering several program pathways and a robust range of foundational benefits spanning training and enablement, go-to-market collaboration, technical accelerators, and success support. To learn more, visit https://www.oracle.com/partner/.

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