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MRI Software responds to CHP’s need for better technology to automate and manage Australia’s social sector housing demands

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Australian first: private sector software tailored to meet unique regulatory needs of social, affordable and disability housing management professionals – starting with NSW and QLD

SYDNEY, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Australia’s affordable, social and disability housing sector now has access to a purpose-built technology solution from MRI Software, a global leader in property technology (PropTech) and services. MRI Palace is now available to Community Housing Providers (CHPs) in New South Wales and Queensland, with other states and territories soon to follow. The solution includes reporting, compliance and automated housing and tenancy management capabilities unique to the complex sector and built-in behind its “simply sophisticated” design.

An Australian first, the social sector-specific MRI Palace offers automated workflows, interactive dashboards for task prioritisation, reporting, and customisable fields to support sector-specific compliance and regulatory requirements. The software also includes features first designed for the private sector like automated maintenance management, invoicing and payment capabilities, advanced business intelligence tools, and a mobile property inspection app that allows CHPs to take photos and videos on-site to be immediately available in the platform.

David Bowie, Senior Vice President and Executive Managing Director for MRI Software in Asia Pacific remarks, “Australia has ambitious social and affordable housing future targets, and an urgent supply and demand crisis right now. Our social sector deserves all the advantages MRI technology already delivers to the private real estate industry, like predictability, transparency and efficiency – but customised to their uniquely complex scenarios. We believe scaling proven PropTech solutions like MRI Palace to be affordable and accessible for CHPs is not just beneficial to the sector – fit-for-purpose technology solutions are essential for our nation to accelerate creating and managing more diverse and thriving communities.”

Sean Fogarty, Director of Social Housing Solutions, Asia Pacific at MRI Software adds, “Often what we hear in conversations with sector professionals is that existing technology solutions are overcomplicated, over the hill, and overpriced, in their opinions. They consider what we are doing with Palace to be a welcome disruption to the status quo. We are taking an intuitive and widely used private residential product with a rich partner ecosystem and launching it into the social and affordable housing sector. We believe this sector deserves the same capabilities as the private sector but as a cost-effective, more simply sophisticated solution.

“People outside the sector may not realise the huge and complex workload CHPs handle. The work they do is critical to our nation. The media and public are more attuned to the political and economic imperative of creating and managing housing for essential workers and our most vulnerable. It’s a modern crisis that deserves tech innovation, and we’re privileged to be part of the solution,” he says.

The new cloud-based MRI Palace solution means a property manager can record, track and manage their clients, properties, and tenancies’ details and history from anywhere. Property inspections and maintenance management can now be done on site with photo and video reports. Every property has its own record, with the ability to easily click and explore extra information like rent arrears, funding source, terms of local or state government agreements, vacancy stages, and any support services linked with the tenancies, for example.

In keeping with MRI’s open and connected approach to software, MRI Palace functionality integrates with other MRI products, partner tools and third-party technologies. Integrations and automated workflows streamline several processes, including:

Maintenance management, covering all aspects of property maintenance accessible within MRI Palace on a personalised dashboard.Document management, centralising all lease agreements, contracts, and other documents in one, easy-to-use digital solution with online signature capabilities.Invoices and payments, auto-matching bank transactions and using smart AI-powered workflow to process invoices and payments all within MRI Palace.

Key features that stand out in early feedback from Australian CHPs include:

API integrations into a rich partner ecosystem, providing the means to securely connect with other software and digital platforms (like online banking) valued by each organisation.Interactive personalised dashboards, enabling property managers to easily monitor their property portfolios, drill into details, prioritise tasks and set automated reminders.Automation Hub efficiently manages processes like arrears (Rent and Invoices) by creating user-managed and scheduled automation rules.Business Insights, breaking down portfolio performance by office, region, and property manager. Track trends, KPIs, and comparative analysis over time.Mobile inspection app (Apple and Android), allowing photos and video to be uploaded from onsite inspections straight into MRI Palace.

“Built on decades of experience and extensive client feedback, this social sector version of MRI Palace is designed to meet the specific needs of housing managers and make their lives easier. They are often frustrated with heavy workloads, juggling numerous tenancies, and keeping up with complex legislation compliance. Bottom line: it makes the mammoth task of managing Australia’s social and affordable stock more achievable and transparent,” says Fogarty.

Availability
The new functionality in MRI Palace for social, affordable and disability housing providers and property managers is available now to CHPs in Queensland and New South Wales, and will be rolled out in Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory and West Australia soon.

An online demonstration for CHPs is available on demand from https://www.mrisoftware.com/au/resources/introducing-mri-palace-to-housing-providers/.

Visit mrisoftware.com/au for more details.

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Lisa Csapo
Director, Brand & Strategic Programs, Asia Pacific 
Lisa.csapo@mrisoftware.com
0411040416

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Learnologyworld Unveils New Domain and Partnerships for Enhanced IT Training

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Discover Learnologyworld’s new domain, learnologyworld.net, and exciting partnerships with Phoenix Computer Academy and WiFi Training Voucher. Expand your IT skills today!

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Learnologyworld, the premier resource for online IT training and certification, is proud to announce two exciting new developments. This includes a brand new website domain, learnologyworld.net, and partnerships with key players in the IT training space.

Learnologyworld’s new website is available now at learnologyworld.net. The old domain, learnologyworld.com, will remain live until October 18, 2024, but visitors are encouraged to update their bookmarks to the new official home of Learnologyworld. The new domain’s launch represents Learnologyworld’s ongoing growth and innovation and its dedication to providing enhanced online experiences.

Manuel End, Co-Founder and CEO of Learnologyworld, said of the new domain, “This transition marks a significant milestone in Learnologyworld’s development, and I couldn’t be more excited.”

Learnologyworld has also teamed up with Phoenix Computer Academy (phxcomputeracademyshop.com) and WiFi Training Voucher (wifitrainingvouchers.com), two established names in online IT training and certification. This strategic expansion of Learnologyworld’s certification offerings will enhance the educational journey for both IT newcomers and experienced pros looking to add new skills.

“These exciting collaborations allow us to offer an expanded product selection, adding industry-recognized training and certification programs that our customers have long asked for,” End said. Phoenix Computer Academy offers a broad range of IT certifications, and WiFi Training Voucher specializes in real-world network training.

Learnologyworld is a leading provider of online IT training and certification programs. The company’s international presence provides learners with a global perspective on the latest trends in information technology.

IT professionals who want to add new certifications to their resumes and beginners in the field can find out more about Learnologyworld’s training programs online at https://learnologyworld.net.

About Learnologyworld

Learnology World is an online platform that provides IT professionals with the necessary expertise to succeed in the digital age. With years of experience, the platform offers a variety of certification materials, including exam vouchers for DevOps, Autodesk, and Linux users.

For media inquiries or to learn more about Learnology World’s latest discounted materials and certifications for advancing your IT career, visit learnologyworld.com.

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CGTN: Why has China’s nature reserve network proved invaluable?

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BEIJING, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is the busiest season at Qinghai Lake, the largest saline lake in China.

Birds feed and nurture their young, herders drive yaks to the alpine pastures. Meanwhile, an army of naked carp, a species unique to the lake, gather to start their annual migration.

The fish swim in the lake, which lies in northwest China’s Qinghai Province, at an average depth of 18 meters. But the high saline and alkaline content of the lake water inhibits their gonad development, so every year from May to August the mature naked carp head to the fresh waters of the Buha River and Shaliu River, that flow into the lake, to spawn. This forms one of the great wonders of Qinghai Lake – the migration of the naked carp.

The ‘lost and found’ naked carp

The naked carp has a special place in the hearts of people in Qinghai, because it once helped save countless lives. In the 1950s and 1960s, food shortages led locals to rely on the fish for survival. The large-scale development of Qinghai Lake’s naked carp population began.

But in just a few decades, the “gift of the divine lake,” as the fish was known, was in danger of extinction due to overfishing and habitat loss. By the early 21st century, the number of naked carp in Qinghai Lake had fallen to less than 1 percent of the historical peak.

The local government implemented fishing bans and cracked down hard on illegal fishing and trading. Combined with artificial breeding and the improvement of the ecology of the lake, the carp population bounced back despite a low fertility rate.

Over time, the efforts have paid off. As of 2023, the total tonnage of naked carp in the lake had reached about 120,300 – about 44 times that of 2002. The fish’s protection status has since been downgraded from “endangered” to “vulnerable.”

The protection of the naked carp is just one example of the success of China’s conservation efforts. From giant pandas and crested ibises to golden snub-nosed monkeys, the populations of rare species have gradually grown as the country’s system of nature reserves has developed.

China is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth and is the only country with nearly all ecosystem types. Its natural protected areas have boosted biodiversity conservation and play a primary role in safeguarding national ecological security.

Nature reserves of various types have been established in the People’s Republic of China since its founding in 1949. Protection of endangered species has been continuously strengthened, international cooperation has grown, and the network of natural protected areas is bearing fruit.

Ecological civilization was incorporated into China’s integrated development plan in 2012, when Xi Jinping became China’s top leader. Since then, greater changes have been seen across the country as Xi emphasized the importance of seeking harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature.

“The Book of Changes (l Ching) says, ‘We should learn about the changes of the season by studying natural phenomena and foster social development by studying human phenomena. Wealth arises from following the way of heaven and earth and assisting the natural order’,” Xi said at the National Conference on Ecological and Environmental Protection on May 18, 2018.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources, by June 2024, the country had restored over 100 million mu (about 6.7 million hectares) of ecosystems that include mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands and deserts.

China’s protected areas cover 18 percent of its land area and 4.1 percent of its maritime area, corresponding to 90 percent of its terrestrial ecosystem types, 85 percent of wild animal populations, 65 percent of higher plant communities and nearly 30 percent of important geological relics.

The country’s nature reserves are a solid foundation for ecological environmental protection, and the “China Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (2023-2030)” has clarified priority areas and actions for biodiversity conservation.

China has also shouldered its international responsibilities, participated in global environmental governance and biodiversity conservation cooperation, and been the driving force for the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, emphasizing the interdependence and common challenges faced by all countries.

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ChoiceCash publishes two new data studies highlighting title loan application trends

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VAN NUYS, Calif., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ChoiceCash, a leading title loan brand offering auto equity loans to subprime borrowers in more than 20 states, has published two new data studies highlighting title loan application trends.

Published on September 10th 2024, the first data study covering average credit scores for title loan applicants reveals that the ChoiceCash product offers consumer credit to applicants with a credit profile that is well below the national average. The product-wide credit score average of 557.6 for year-to-date applications through end of August is largely consistent for applicants from all regions within the United States, ranging from 545.3 in the Northeast to 559.6 in the West.

Published on September 18th 2024, the second data study highlights title loan customer payment trends by payment method, region and loan disbursement method. This study reveals that ChoiceCash title loan customers have a clear preference for making payments using electronic payment channels, accounting for more than 90% of payments. Looking at payment channel preferences based on how the loan proceeds were disbursed at the inception of the loan, the study finds that customers’ preferences for receiving loan funds also reflect in the channels they choose for making loan payments. The study concludes that ChoiceCash’s online title loan product offer, which includes multiple ways to both receive loan proceeds and make loan payments, allows title loan customers to transact consistent with their financial preferences.

About ChoiceCash:

ChoiceCash is a vehicle-secured loan option for borrowers from all walks of life. Serving customers in more than 20 states, ChoiceCash has grown to be a premier funding option, with more than a million loan inquiries processed.

The ChoiceCash loan is made by Capital Community Bank, a Utah Charted bank, located in Provo, Utah, Member FDIC. All loans will be serviced by LoanMart. Loan proceeds are intended primarily for personal, family and household purposes. All loan applications are subject to meeting Capital Community Bank’s credit criteria, which include providing acceptable property as collateral. Customers need to demonstrate ability to repay the loan.

Contact information: media@choicecash.com

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