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Appian and PwC UK Announce Alliance to Unlock Business Value and Drive Innovation in the Insurance Sector

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PwC’s claims business delivered a 30% lifecycle improvement using the Appian AI Process Platform

LONDON, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) and PwC UK, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, today announced a new alliance to bring process improvement and optimisation to the insurance industry. This alliance would enable PwC to deliver innovative services that streamline processes, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiency for insurance companies on the Appian Platform.

PwC supports more than 4,000 insurance clients globally and understands the problems and inefficiencies that having multiple, disparate systems (particularly legacy platforms) and complex, heavily regulated processes can bring. In addition, PwC brings market-leading capability for Appian implementation and delivery as well as first-hand experience of the benefits of running an operation using Appian.

“Our alliance with Appian represents a significant step in our mission to support insurers to be more agile, innovative, and competitive in today’s dynamic and global market,” commented Michael Cook, Insurance Consulting Partner at PwC UK. “By combining our industry knowledge with Appian’s technology, we can deliver innovative solutions and outcomes that address the challenges faced by our clients in the insurance industry.”

The new announcement further strengthens PwC’s role as a unique alliance partner to Appian. As a customer, PwC uses the Appian Platform and the Appian Connected Claims solution to power its claims management services. In addition, PwC has an EMEA-based centre of excellence experienced in implementing the Appian suite of products as well as expertise in claims managed services, operational excellence, and digital transformation, offering a unique service to enable the success of their insurance clients.

“We are delighted to work with PwC to bring innovative solutions to the insurance sector,” said Gijsbert Cox, Head of Insurance in EMEA and APAC at Appian. “Our collaboration enables us to provide insurers with the expert services and technologies they need to innovate and stay competitive in a dynamic market. This collaboration is set to have a significant impact on the UK insurance market to drive innovation and value for insurers, with potential relevance and application across Europe and the US.”

The success of PwC’s Appian-powered claims managed services business serves as a testament to the effectiveness of this alliance, with PwC having already successfully transformed several clients across the UK.  One example is an insurer with an extensive run-off portfolio. Leveraging PwC’s expertise, the company underwent a full-scale transformation to modernise and deliver improved customer service, and now efficiently handles claims at scale using an integrated solution built on the Appian Platform.

This implementation involved workflow automation, claims handling, and document management. Additionally, the team seamlessly migrated claims from the previous legacy platform to Appian, while also training 65 claim handlers in just eight weeks.  Their efforts led to a 30% uptick in claims handling efficiency, and the case study was a finalist in the 2023 Management Consultancies Association (MCA) Awards.

The success of this PwC client plus several others also benefiting from the collaboration will redefine how insurers operate in a rapidly evolving market by leveraging PwC UK’s extensive industry expertise and Appian’s industry-leading software. This alliance leverages the strengths of both organisations to support insurers in achieving their digital modernisation and transforming insurance processes, enabling them to optimise, become more efficient and deliver differentiating services to their policyholders and brokers.

The announcement coincides with the Insurance, Transformed Summit in London on the 19th and 20th of June, 2024. Please join Appian and PwC for their Keynote or talk to a representative at the Appian booth C66:

“Transforming Claims Management through Tech-Enabled Process Optimisation”
Wednesday, 19th June from 12:45 to 13:05
Location: Stage 5
Presenters: Gijsbert Cox, Head of Insurance in EMEA and APAC at Appian and Daniel Silverman, Director at PwC Consulting, Insurance Technology and Operations

Together, Appian and PwC will bring the power of people and technology into orchestrated and automated workflows, increasing efficiency and reducing costs for insurers. For more information about working with Appian and PwC UK, please visit our website.

About Appian
Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimise even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world’s most innovative organisations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimise operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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51Talk Online Education Group Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year of 2024

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SINGAPORE, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 51Talk Online Education Group (“51Talk” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, announced  that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 25, 2025.

The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.51talk.com/ as well as the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company’s IR Department at ir@51talk.com.

About 51Talk Online Education Group 

51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE American: COE) is a global online education platform with core expertise in English education. The Company’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. The Company’s online and mobile education platforms enable students to take live interactive English lessons, on demand. The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students. 

For more information, please visit http://ir.51talk.com.

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LOWE’S INVITES BAY AREA RESIDENTS TO “TRY ON” THEIR KITCHEN WITH LOWE’S STYLE STUDIO™

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Designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro, Lowe’s Style Studio™ empowers customers to visualize and experience a kitchen refresh in minutes at five Bay Area stores starting April 26

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning Saturday, April 26, Lowe’s stores in northern California will offer free appointments for Lowe’s Style Studio™, an immersive 3D experience that lets customers design and “try on” their dream kitchen using Apple Vision Pro, changing the colors, styles, and features around them in real time. Lowe’s Style Studio™ combines spatial computing with home improvement, giving customers the ultimate confidence of experiencing their dream kitchen—or a smaller project like a new sink or wall color —before actually renovating it.

“We try on clothes, sample paint colors, and test drive cars to help us decide before we buy,” said Chandhu Nair, Lowe’s SVP of Data, AI and Innovation. “Customers deserve that same confidence when it comes to home renovation. With Lowe’s Style Studio, consumers don’t have to guess what their new kitchen could look like—they can step into it and experience their style choices together as if they are actually there. This is the future of retail—personal, immersive, and powered by technology.”

Lowe’s shoppers can focus on a single aspect of the kitchen—like a new cabinet color—or reimagine the entire room using Lowe’s Style Studio™ for Apple Vision Pro. Within the experience they can view full-sized countertops, backsplashes, and appliances within a kitchen, all for free. This is particularly helpful for products like countertops, where a full scale rendering allows customers to see additional variation and veining. Whether it’s a major overhaul or a small refresh, Lowe’s Style Studio™ makes it easy to explore design possibilities before spending a dime.

The pressure to get kitchen remodels right impacts DIYers and the Pros that support them. Interior designers, real estate agents, and installers have used Lowe’s Style Studio™ to help clients feel more comfortable with their design selections. By turning ideas into immersive, shared experiences, the tool brings everyone to the table with clarity and confidence—and with Lowe’s lowest price guarantee, customers can feel good about their choices from every angle. Spatial computing seamlessly blends digital content into the physical space, enabling users to interact in stunning resolution, using intuitive input controlled by a user’s eyes and hands.

Customers are encouraged to bring family members or home professionals to their session, where they can follow along on an iPad that mirrors the Apple Vision Pro experience. Customers can then digitally save and share their selected styles at the end of the session. These can also be saved to the customer’s Lowes.com account for future reference at home.

Sessions are free with no purchase commitments and available by appointment or walk-in (appointments are preferred). Appointments can be made at Lowes.com for the following California stores:

Concord, 1935 Arnold Industrial Way, ConcordEast San Jose, 775 Ridder Park Dr., San JoseDublin, 3750 Dublin Blvd., DublinSouth San Jose, 5550 Cottle Rd., San JoseSunnyvale, 811 East Arques Ave., Sunnyvale

About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Media Contact
Caitlin Byrnes
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
caitlin.byrnes@lowes.com 

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Zepp Health Corporation Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F

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MILPITAS, Calif., April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zepp Health Corporation (“Zepp Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZEPP), a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the full year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

The annual report can be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.zepp.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company will provide hardcopies of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be submitted to ir@zepp.com.

About Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP)

Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP) is a global smart wearable and health technology leader, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors and data algorithms, Zepp delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. To date, Zepp has shipped over 200 million units, and its products are available in more than 90 countries and regions. Founded in 2013 as Huami Corp., the Company changed its name to Zepp Health Corporation in February 2021 to emphasize its health focus with a name that resonates across languages and cultures globally. Zepp has team members and offices across globe, especially in Europe and USA regions.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Zepp Health Corporation
Grace Yujia Zhang
Email: ir@zepp.com 

Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: zepp@tpg-ir.com 

 

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