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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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COMPUTEX 2025: MiTAC Powers Sustainable AI Data Centers with New Server & Cooling Tech

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TAIPEI, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At COMPUTEX 2025, MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corp. (TWSE: 3706), unveiled its bold new vision: from hardware provider to full-solution AI and data center innovator. With future-ready solutions covering AI training and inference, high-performance computing (HPC), rack-level liquid cooling, GPU resource management, and real-time data mobility, MiTAC delivers an integrated platform for next-generation data centers.

Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing, emphasized the company’s commitment to open innovation. By aligning with global tech partners and Open Compute Project (OCP) standards, MiTAC now delivers full-spectrum solutions—from server to rack—featuring advanced liquid cooling technology. This simplifies data center operations and improves computing performance and energy efficiency—all driving the vision of smarter, high-performance, and sustainable infrastructure.

“This marks our first appearance at COMPUTEX since the MiTAC brand integration,” Hwang noted. “We’re excited to bring customers a more open, flexible, and deeply integrated portfolio of solutions—reinforcing our role as a trusted partner for AI and data center innovation worldwide.”

Empowering AI with Sustainability and Real-World Solutions

MiTAC Computing is embracing the future of AI with the theme “Empowering Unlimited Possibilities: AI x Sustainability, spotlighting real-world application and introducing a suite of new solutions designed to enable smarter, greener, and more scalable AI ecosystems.

At COMPUTEX, MiTAC Computing displayed an impressive range of cutting-edge AI inference servers. The spotlight is on the MiTAC G4527G6 (MGX™ 4U), featuring eight latest-generation NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell server GPUs, the first-ever debut of the NVIDIA MGX™ PCIe Switch board with ConnectX®-8 SuperNIC, and dual Intel® Xeon® 6767P processors. Additionally, the MiTAC G8825Z5 (8U) is equipped with two AMD EPYC™ 9005 series processors and eight newly revealed AMD Instinct™ 350 series GPUs, designed specifically for generative AI, inference workloads, and large language model processing.

Introducing Full-Rack Liquid Cooling Solutions

MiTAC Computing also introduced its full-rack liquid cooling systems, featuring both Liquid-to-Air and Liquid-to-Liquid cooling options. Showcasing the latest in-row Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) from top-tier global partners, these systems deliver over 2000 kW of cooling power—engineered for intense thermal demands of AI and HPC workloads. Designed for easy integration and customization, these systems include MiTAC’s own monitoring software for optimized management.

Additionally, MiTAC also debuted its Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) multi-node HPC server, the MiTAC C2820Z5. Built for extreme high-performance computing, this server’s DLC system efficiently cools high-power CPUs and fits within ORv3 standard racks powered by 48VDC – delivering significant energy savings vs. traditional air-cooling technology.

Partnering with AMD for Next-Gen Performance

On May 21st, MiTAC Computing welcomed long-term partner Ted Marena, AMD GPU Market Development Director, who shared the latest trends in AI GPU development and product offerings between MiTAC and AMD. Ken Lin, Senior Vice President of Commercial Business at AMD Taiwan, remarked, “MiTAC and AMD have continuously launched high-performance server platforms integrating AMD EPYC™ processors with AMD Instinct™ GPUs. We are also actively developing the MI350 GPU series with liquid cooling systems to support even more demanding AI cluster workloads, fully addressing the modern data center’s need for both AI computing power and energy efficiency.”

Rick Hwang added that AI technology is rapidly accelerating. MiTAC is committed to enabling future AI applications with solutions that combine high performance, low power consumption, and intelligent management. By optimizing data center infrastructure, MiTAC aims to assist global customers in advancing efficient and sustainable development in key sectors such as AI, HPC, and cloud computing, promoting the widespread adoption of next-generation AI technologies.

Learn more: https://www.mitaccomputing.com/en/campaign/computex2025

About MiTAC Computing Technology Corp.

MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, delivers comprehensive, energy-efficient server solutions backed by industry expertise dating back to the 1990s. Specializing in AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing, MiTAC Computing employs rigorous methods to ensure uncompromising quality not just at the barebone level but, more importantly, at the system and rack levels—where true performance and integration matter most. This commitment to quality at every level sets MiTAC Computing apart from others in the industry. The company provides tailored platforms for hyperscale data centers, HPC, and AI applications, guaranteeing optimal performance and scalability.

With a global presence and end-to-end capabilities—from R&D and manufacturing to global support—MiTAC Computing offers flexible, high-quality solutions designed to meet unique business needs. Leveraging the latest advancements in AI and liquid cooling, along with the recent integration of Intel DSG and TYAN server products, MiTAC Computing stands out for its innovation, efficiency, and reliability, empowering businesses to tackle future challenges.

Website: https://www.mitaccomputing.com/

 

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“Made-in-Shanghai” Blossoms in Umeda, Celebrating Creativity & Innovation

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OSAKA, Japan, May 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the Chinese solar term “Grain Buds” kicked in, a fashion summer breeze carried “Made-in-Shanghai“, an official five-day multi-format event, exhibition and forum series created by Shanghai, to Grand Green Osaka of Umeda, north of JR Osaka Station, the largest transportation hub and a super popular commercial destination in Japan.

This is not just a showcase of Shanghai’s fashion superpower, but an intimate encounter of Shanghai’s fashion ecosystem with local visitors. As FANG Wei, China’s Vice Consul General in Osaka remarked at the event’s grand opening on May 21st, “Made-in-Shanghai” took the ShanghaiOsaka ties to a new level through showcasing tech-savvy and Shanghai-style fashion, beauty and creative products to local and international visitors, while fostering business cooperation amidst the shift from “Made-in-China” to “Created-in-China“.

This overseas debut of Shanghai’s fashion and beauty parks and communities appeals greatly to Osaka’s business community. CREATER, a Shanghai-based property operator shared the experience of transforming the historic Yuyuan Road into a fashion and creative hub, featuring worldwide launches of products and a shining cluster of creative companies. Likewise, Fengxian District’s Oriental Beauty Valley, hailed as China’s beauty and cosmetic industry capital, stunned discerning Japanese consumers with leading Chinese beauty brands and innovation.

As an intimate encounter with Shanghai lifestyle, the Public Open Days attracted KOLs and Japanese consumers to a China market with fashion, home furnishings, beauty products, and even a tea-sake oriental tea house. Shanghai Chicmax exhibited its new products and introduced its Japanese R&D center and factory. Shanghai brand “nice rice” offered to consumers simple-lifestyle apparels. Hankyu Department Store opened “WINDow of EAST” pop-up stores with works from six Chinese young designers, curated by Shanghai Fashion Designers’ Association.

The event went deeper to a “Shanghai-Osaka Forum”, featuring a panel on “Evolution of Consumer Culture”, consisting of WWD China chief content officer, founders of Herbeast and RichandRare Jewellery, Confis’ senior partner and a journalist from WWD Japan. Another forum delved deep into sustainable urban renewal and green design, a common challenge for Shanghai and Osaka, featuring Dezeen’s China editor, famous Japanese architects, Aedas’s global design principal and UNS’s director.

The event is guided by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, hosted by Shanghai Commissions of Economy & Informatization and Commerce, and Administration for Market Regulation, and executed by Commission of Commerce in Changning District, Shanghai Design Week, Shanghai Fashion Designers’ Association and the Paper.

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The Great Reset, the First Photorealistic AI Film Makes History at the Cannes Film Festival

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The film produced entirely with artificial intelligence positions Spanish filmmaker Daniel H. Torrado as a pioneer in a new era of cinema.

CANNES, France, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following its screening at the European Film Market of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) last February, the apocalyptic sci-fi thriller ‘The Great Reset’ has been presented at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film. It is the first time that a feature film created with artificial intelligence (AI) has been presented at the world’s leading professional film market, where it has aroused significant interest among distributors and specialised media.

The work, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Daniel H. Torrado, is both a narrative and technological milestone and positions the Spanish filmmaker as a pioneer in a new era of cinema.

The innovative impact of ‘The Great Reset’ has been recognised by the prestigious specialist magazine The Hollywood Reporter, which dedicated in its special edition on the Cannes Film Festival an article entitled ‘Spain tests the waters of artificial intelligence’. The article highlights the pioneering role of the film and especially Torrado’s participation in the advances of artificial intelligence in the audiovisual field.

It is a production of the companies Virtual World Pictures and Canary Film Factory.

The project began in 2023 with the writing of the script. Over the last year, the AI workflow has been designed and optimised, including fine-tuning of the models, to ensure full control over the creativity of the material generated. Although the entire film was computer generated, and all sets and characters were created digitally, some scenes used actors as reference for acting and dubbing.

AI was involved in all stages of production and post-production, from image and animation generation to sound design, but always with human supervision.

“We are very proud to present The Great Reset at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film, a space where the most innovative ideas in contemporary cinema converge. It will undoubtedly be a key impulse to introduce the world to this story that explores not only the narrative potential of AI, but also its ability to transform the film industry,” said Torrado.

In the film, an artificial intelligence, created from the mind of an unscrupulous hacker, sets in motion an apocalyptic plan to destroy the world in order to save the only person he has ever loved: his daughter. Faced with the collapse of humanity and the echoes of a broken past, Emma embarks on a desperate race to save the world.

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1082697453/30033a63b9

Media Contact:
Jose Hernandez, Virtual World Pictures
***@virtualworldpictures.com
+34 604 96 44 72

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