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Tampa General Hospital Deploys Artificial Intelligence Tools to Elevate Patient Experience

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Ambient listening eliminates hours of documentation so providers can focus on patients and their care.

TAMPA, Fla., June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Documentation is essential to delivering high-quality care but can result in a heavy burden on physicians and serve as a distraction from their patient interactions. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to reduce the bureaucracy and elevate the patient experience.

Through a partnership with Nuance finalized this month, more than 500 physicians affiliated with Tampa General will begin utilizing DAX Copilot to increase productivity. The ambient listening tool is used to securely capture a patient story, including details of symptoms, observations and experiences. With the help of AI, it automatically converts multi-party conversations into specialty-specific, clinical summaries in seconds.

“Simply put, documentation is necessary, but it’s a growing burden on all involved. At Tampa General Hospital, we’re not willing to settle for the status quo. We’re focused on pursuing innovative solutions to transform the way we deliver care,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “With the help of AI, we’re easing the burden of documentation on providers and in turn giving them the ability and the additional time to focus on our top priority — our patients. It’s initiatives like these that set Tampa General apart from the rest and contribute to the world-class care we deliver.”

The technology was made available for full integration into the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system earlier this year, making Tampa General one of the early adopters of this AI tool that has proven to support physicians while elevating patient care.

The tool is not a voice-to-text transcription. Instead, it is an AI-powered solution that identifies voices, captures patient history, detects key observations, summarizes takeaways and works seamlessly with existing platforms already utilized at Tampa General. The technology — like all technology implemented at Tampa General — adheres to the highest standards of security and privacy and is in accordance with federal HIPAA requirements.

The benefits of this technology are not just felt by physicians, but also by the patients they see. The use of technology to reduce documentation requirements enables providers to spend more time with their patients with a greater focus on their needs.

“As the documentation burden on providers grows, they have less and less time to spend with their patients and they are often tethered to their keyboards in exam rooms,” said Nishit Patel MD, VP Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Tampa General. “With the power of emerging technologies, like AI and ambient listening, we can finally free our physicians and providers from this administrative burden and allow them to focus on what they do best at Tampa General: deliver world-class, patient-centered care.”

A series of data points, surveys and studies reveal that U.S. physicians spend an average of 4.5 hours per day or as much as two-thirds of their time on paperwork or electronic documentation. The requirement for documentation leaves less time for them to spend directly with patients and contributes greatly to burnout. What’s more, time spent on documentation decreases collaboration and communication between providers and clinical staff.

DAX Copilot is reported to reduce documentation time by half. Nearly three-quarters of physicians who utilize the technology experience a reduction in feelings of burnout and fatigue. A vast majority of patients (85%) say their physician is more personable and conversational.

ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 981-bed, not-for-profit, academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals, with six specialties ranking among the top 50 best hospital programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic health system’s commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – in the top 100 nationally in the 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women and top 25 in Florida in the 2023 America’s Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2022, provided a net community benefit of approximately $240.3 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH, the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital’s footprint includes TGH North which is comprised of three hospitals and several outpatient locations in Citrus and Hernando counties, 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Outpatient Center, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org).  As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.

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MetaComp Launches StableX to Redefine Cross-Border FX Payments Powered by Stablecoins

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Now integrated with CAMP, MetaComp’s institutional platform, StableX delivers next-generation FX infrastructure purpose-built for the Web2.5 payment landscape -operating 24/7 across major and exotic currencies to support global payment flows

SINGAPORE, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MetaComp, a Major Payment Institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to provide Digital Payment Token (DPT) services and Cross-border Money Transfer services, today announced the launch of StableX, the next-generation infrastructure platform purpose-built for cross-border FX payments powered by stablecoins. Developed for cross-border merchants, institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global businesses, StableX enables always-on access to foreign exchange with the speed, cost-efficiency, and reliability required in today’s digital-first economy.

With over US$7 trillion traded daily in foreign exchange markets, global FX movement still flows through a complex, fragmented network of legacy systems. StableX offers a forward-looking alternative — enabling institutions to move money across borders more efficiently through stablecoin-powered FX rails that offer real-time execution, reduced friction, and continuous access to liquidity.

At the core of StableX is an intelligent routing engine that dynamically determines the most efficient way to process each transaction — either via stablecoins or US dollars (USD) — depending on which rail offers the best outcome in terms of cost, speed, and settlement certainty. StableX currently supports USDT and USDC, with additional support for other leading stablecoins — including FDUSD, PYUSD, and WUSD — to be implemented very soon as part of an expanded asset offering.

For example, when a client initiates a transfer in Singapore Dollars (SGD), StableX intelligently selects whether to route the funds through one of the supported stablecoins or USD before converting it into United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED). This ensures faster settlement, more competitive execution, and reduced complexity. Every transaction is optimised for price, speed, and stability — delivering on StableX’s promise of being fast, intelligent, and stable.

“StableX was purpose-built for cross-border B2B payments,” said Ms Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp.

“It delivers what businesses need most — 24/7 access, real-time execution, and infrastructure they can trust. With StableX, we’re making it faster, more intelligent, and more stable to move money globally — and we’re doing it with the power of stablecoins.”

“Legacy infrastructure has carried the industry far, but today’s businesses need more agility”, added Mr Eddie Hui, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MetaComp.

“StableX bridges that gap by leveraging stablecoins to deliver FX and settlement infrastructure that works in harmony with existing systems — enabling institutions and platforms to scale global flows with confidence.”

StableX is built on MetaComp’s Web 2.5 Core Banking System with a Unified API Gateway, and is fully integrated into Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP) — MetaComp’s institutional platform offering custody, payment services, and OTC transactions. Within CAMP, StableX works seamlessly with the OTC module to enable compliant, high-volume FX transactions across borders with efficient settlement and competitive pricing. It also supports MetaComp’s broader suite of payment solutions — including collection-on-behalf (COBO) and payment-on-behalf (POBO) services — with additional capabilities and innovations set to be rolled out progressively across future phases.

In addition, CAMP also offers clients the opportunity to obtain yield on treasury balances and available liquidity through regulated wealth solutions offered and/or operated by Alpha Ladder Finance, MetaComp’s parent company, which is licensed by the MAS under the Capital Market Services (CMS) and Recognised Market Operator (RMO) regimes.

At launch, StableX will support a core set of popular currency pairs, with plans to scale access to the 31 major and exotic currencies already supported by MetaComp — including AED, EUR, GBP, HKD, SGD, USD, and more. This phased rollout ensures liquidity, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance as users grow their global payment operations.

Built for global business needs, StableX combines deep liquidity aggregation, smart FX routing, stablecoin-fiat conversion, and multi-currency support to power fast, transparent, and cost-efficient cross-border B2B payments, remittance corridors, and platform-based treasury flows — all within a 24/7 environment backed by a MAS-licensed financial institution.

StableX is now live and available via MetaComp’s institutional platform. To request access or learn more, visit www.mce.sg.

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About MetaComp

MetaComp is a leading Singapore-based digital asset platform, licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating on a P2B2C (platform-to-business, partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp enables institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global enterprises to confidently navigate cross-border payments and the digital asset economy. With a strong focus on compliance, security, and institutional-grade infrastructure, MetaComp offers an end-to-end suite of digital finance capabilities — including OTC and exchange trading, fiat payment rails, regulated digital asset custody, and prime brokerage.

MetaComp is a subsidiary of Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd., a MAS-licensed Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensee and Recognised Market Operator (RMO). Through its integrated Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), MetaComp provides a secure, trusted environment that bridges traditional financial services with digital assets.

MetaComp’s latest innovation, StableX, is a proprietary cross-border FX and liquidity routing platform designed to simplify and accelerate global fund flows. Powered by stablecoins and USD, it intelligently optimises multi-currency conversions and settlements — delivering faster, more cost-effective, and highly competitive cross-border transactions. Built for speed, competitiveness, and stability, StableX unites the flexibility of digital assets with the dependability of institutional-grade infrastructure. As CAMP’s integrated FX infrastructure layer, StableX reinforces a seamless, compliant ecosystem engineered for the future of global finance.

 

 

 

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NEC Malaysia Gives Back Through Pickleball

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the NEC Group’s 125th anniversary, NEC Malaysia, one of the country’s leading digital transformation players, hosted Smash Barrier, Serve Hope: Giving Back Through Pickleball, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) event with the Hiichiikok Home for Children Care in Kuala Lumpur. The special day featured pickleball coaching sessions and friendly matches, where each underprivileged child was paired with an NEC employee for the day.

The event welcomed children aged 4 to 17, who were introduced not only to the sport of pickleball but also to the exciting world of technology. Pickleball was chosen for the event as it is a sport that is accessible to all ages and skill levels. As it is vital for the youth to gain a strong understanding of technology to help them thrive in an increasingly digital world—and as part of NEC’s commitment to empowering future generations—employees shared stories about innovation, giving the children a glimpse into how technology shapes and improves lives around the world.

“NEC’s 125th anniversary encourages us to reflect on our journey as a trusted partner in transformation. It is also a reminder that trust is built through connection and care,” said Wataru Irie, Managing Director of NEC Malaysia. “This event is proudly organized by NEC Malaysia’s Next Generation Leaders—a committee established under the Managing Director’s mandate to drive transformation across the company. This CSR initiative is one of their many efforts to create meaningful impact. Through programs like this, we aim to inspire the next generation and build a future where technology empowers people of all ages and backgrounds.”

Frieda Ngui, Home Manager of Hiichiikok Home of Children Care, added, “We’re grateful to NEC for spending time with the children. As underprivileged youths, they rarely get such opportunities. The pickleball session and ‘Adopt a Child for a Day’ initiative truly made them feel included, cared for, and joyful.”

NEC Malaysia remains committed to creating positive impacts beyond technology—one meaningful connection at a time. Through the generous efforts of its staff, RM8,000 was raised to provide essential groceries and furniture for the home, further reinforcing NEC’s dedication to community well-being.

About NEC Corporation of Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
As a globally renowned technological innovator solutions provider, NEC Corporation of Malaysia (established as NEC Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in March 1988) is one of Malaysia’s leading digital transformation players. The company is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, which has a proven track record of technological expertise. It is committed to helping fast-track Malaysia’s aspiration to become a Digital Nation. Specialising in areas such as smart connectivity, public safety, managed services, enterprise applications, infrastructure, IP networks, cybersecurity, and multimedia platforms, its presence stretches from Kuala Lumpur to Sunway City Iskandar Puteri. NEC Malaysia’s Centre of Excellence in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor, provides managed services and serves as a call centre operation for customers in the Southeast Asian region. To learn more, visit https://my.nec.com/.

 

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Hitachi Construction Machinery Revamps ERP Across 17 Overseas Group Companies, Enabling Global Business Visibility

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Unified and integrated platform using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for centralized data management across the group

SINGAPORE, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Hidetoshi Morita) and Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Head Office: Singapore; President: Koji Matsumura) have modernized the ERP systems of overseas group companies of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masafumi Senzaki) using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

By integrating the new ERP with headquarters systems in Japan, Hitachi Construction Machinery has achieved global business visibility. Implementation has been completed across 17 overseas group companies including Asia and will be rolled out next in regions like North America.

Hitachi Solutions and Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific will continue to support global manufacturing companies in their sustainability transformation (SX) journeys.

Project Overview

The new ERP system for Hitachi Construction Machinery was developed using a common template at the Japan headquarters and efficiently deployed to overseas group companies. By unifying the IT platform, financial data from overseas companies can now be accessed in real time from Japan, enabling global business visibility.

Benefits of Implementation

Refreshed ERP systems across 17 overseas sites (including Asia) using Microsoft Dynamics 365, integrating systems to prevent an increase in operational resources.Integration between the new ERP and Japan HQ systems enables financial data from all 17 overseas locations to be accessible from Japan, allowing centralized data management across the group.Both the Japan HQ and overseas offices have started utilizing data through dashboards for inventory, orders, and sales using Power BI.With support from the Hitachi Solutions Group, including ongoing maintenance and feature enhancements, stable system operations and phased service expansion have been achieved.

Background

Hitachi Construction Machinery is a global company with operations in Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, with overseas sales accounting for more than 80% of its revenue. However, legacy ERP systems used by overseas companies struggled to keep pace with business changes. Key criteria for the new ERP system included comprehensive functionality, long-term stability, and suitability for global deployment. Microsoft Dynamics 365 was chosen for its proven track record and ability to meet these requirements.

The Hitachi Solutions Group was selected as the implementation partner due to its deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its ability to provide flexible support tailored to local business practices through collaboration with overseas group companies.

Customer Comment

Takayuki Onaka, General Manager, IT Solutions Division, DX Promotion Headquarters / Sales Management Systems Department Manager, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.:

“Introducing a high-quality, standardized system has been a major success, laying the foundation for streamlining business processes across the group. The Hitachi Solutions Group also considered our post-implementation support structure, including staffing optimization. Going forward, we look forward to collaborating further on projects like global e-commerce and advanced supply chain reform using Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management.”

About Hitachi Solutions Group’s Microsoft Dynamics Business

The Hitachi Solutions Group provides globally consistent solutions with four core strengths: global delivery capabilities, extensive implementation experience, deep industry knowledge, and a strong partnership with Microsoft. Leveraging these strengths, we provide end-to-end global solutions in collaboration with our group companies worldwide.

Moving forward, we will continue to address core system challenges faced by enterprises by offering services such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions—helping customers accelerate decision-making and improve operational efficiency. https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.jp/dynamics/

Customer case study page:

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. – https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.jp/dynamics/case23/
Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. – https://global.hitachi-solutions.com/customer-stories/hitachi-construction-machinery/

About Hitachi Solutions

Hitachi Solutions promotes digital transformation through collaborative creation with customers and cutting-edge digital technologies. Our global network—spanning Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and India—enables us to address challenges faced by society and businesses worldwide.

We strive to contribute to the creation of a safe, secure, and sustainable society where people can live comfortably and businesses can thrive.

Japan Website: https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.jp/
Global Website: https://global.hitachi-solutions.com/

For Inquiries About Our Solutions:

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. – https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.jp/inquiry/
Hitachi Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. – https://global.hitachi-solutions.com/contact-us/

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