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McLean & Company Reveals New Agenda Details for McLean Signature, the Highly Anticipated Annual Industry Conference for HR Professionals

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Global HR research and advisory firm and conference host McLean & Company has recently shared the full McLean Signature 2024 conference agenda. Set for October 27-29 in Las Vegas with speakers from Revvity, the Atlanta Braves, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and Partners Credit Union, a Walt Disney affiliate, conference attendees can look forward to learning from a diverse array of industry experts through a variety of keynote presentations and working sessions.

TORONTO, July 30, 2024 /CNW/ – McLean & Company, the trusted partner of HR and leadership professionals around the world, has announced further agenda details for McLean Signature, the premier HR industry conference for future-focused HR teams and leaders. Held from October 27 to 29 at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, conference attendees can enjoy a full roster of keynotes, working sessions, peer-to-peer roundtables, fireside chief human resources officer (CHRO) interviews, and a CHRO panel inspired by the 2024 event theme, the Future of Work.

“As HR leaders and their teams continue to seek ways to enable workplaces where everyone thrives, particularly in the face of the unknown future, we have designed this year’s conference to offer both powerful keynotes and plentiful learning and working sessions for attendees,” says McLean & Company President, Jennifer Rozon. “At McLean & Company, we strive to provide tools and tactics that can be implemented right away. So, in addition to the phenomenal keynote speakers presenting at McLean Signature this year, participants will also be able to take advantage of several hands-on learning opportunities. These opportunities include five facilitated peer-to-peer roundtables, which will each run twice to allow attendees to participate in more than one session. There are also two interactive working sessions that have been designed to equip HR professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools to lead their organizations in the future of work.”

Following the announcement of partial agenda details in June, including speakers from the Atlanta Braves, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and Partners Credit Union, a Walt Disney affiliate, McLean & Company is pleased to share additional information regarding the sessions at this year’s HR industry conference, as detailed below:

Magali Four, Senior Vice President & Chief People and Culture Officer at Revvity, will provide insights into shaping a company’s identity and culture following a rebranding effort in the fireside discussion New Brand, New Beginnings: Shaping a Global Corporate Culture with Sally Cornet, Executive Counselor at McLean & Company.

Ray Kleeman, CHRO at Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. (RGA), and David McLean, Executive Counselor at McLean & Company, will examine the CHRO’s role as a catalyst for accelerating cultural transformation and driving business outcomes in the case study session Leveraging Culture as a Source of Competitive Advantage: Shaping Mindset and Behavior.

William Howard, Director, HR Research & Advisory Services at McLean & Company, will explore the differing perspectives of organizational leaders and employees regarding the future of work. This will provide attendees with the tools they need to chart a course toward a future in which employee and leadership expectations are aligned to create resilient, agile, and people-centric organizations in the keynote session The Future of Work.

Maureen Cahill, Senior Managing Partner at McLean & Company, will facilitate the DEI Panel Discussion: Navigating DEI Resistance, informed by the HR research and advisory firm’s own research. Attendees will learn from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and legal experts about the underlying causes that contribute to DEI resistance in today’s legal and sociopolitical landscape. This panel is for those seeking to evolve their DEI strategies with practical actions that will help organizations navigate a path forward to an inclusive future for all.

Lisa Highfield, Principal Director, HR Technology and AI; Adrienne Go, Director, HR Advisory Services; and Sharon R. Grant, Executive Advisor at McLean & Company, will guide participants through the organizational opportunities and challenges of AI and its impacts on HR service delivery. Next, they’ll touch on best practices and strategies to prepare for an augmented (human and AI) workforce in the working session HR’s Role in Managing an Augmented (Human + AI) Workforce.

Lexi Hambides, Director, HR Research & Advisory Services; Sheri Blades, Director, HR Workshops & Advisory Services; and Sally Cornet, Executive Counselor at McLean & Company, will explore methods for enhancing HR’s credibility as a strategic partner capable of driving and influencing organizational success. They’ll also examine marketing the value and ROI of HR initiatives in a way that resonates with key organizational audiences in the working session Take HR’s Strategic Influence and Credibility to the Next Level.

Jen Waxman, Associate Vice President, HR Advisory Services & Workshops, and Tamara Heimonen, Senior Executive Advisor at McLean & Company, will facilitate the discussion surrounding how HR organizations’ current goals and workloads are impacting HR teams, how to help HR teams navigate difficult and emotionally charged situations, and methods and behaviors to manage HR’s workload and team stress levels in the roundtable Reducing HR Stress Levels: Aligning HR and Organizational Priorities.

Stacey Shepherd and Louis Ansara, Executive Counselors at McLean & Company, will guide participants through the roundtable C-Suite/Executive Succession. The roundtable discussion will focus on the importance aligning both the process and level of transparency with those involved, how to successfully identify, assess, and prepare candidates for succession, as well as common missteps and pitfalls of executive succession to avoid.

Cara Danielson, Executive Advisor, and Mardi Walker, Executive Counselor at McLean & Company, will explore how organizations can assess their current level of effectiveness in storytelling, the key attributes of great stories, and how to effectively incorporate data into a narrative-based approach in workforce communications in the roundtable The Art and Science of Storytelling: Why HR Executives Need to Become Master Storytellers.

Shealyn Clare, Director, Learning Solutions, and Susanna Rothfuchs, Senior Executive Advisor at McLean & Company, will help attendees answer the following questions in the roundtable Reimagining the Role of People Leaders:

Are we asking too much of people leaders?Is it time to reevaluate the role of leaders?How can HR ensure people leaders are prepared to manage the expectations of the future?

Laura Hansen-Kohls, Vice President, Diagnostics, Advisory & Data Insights, and Amani Gharib, PhD, Director, HR Research & Advisory Services at McLean & Company, will highlight how different HR teams measure employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX), how to use employee listening techniques to drive improved client experiences, and how to leverage positive customer feedback to drive a virtuous circle of EX and CX, retention, and loyalty in the roundtable Aligning the Employee Experience Strategy to Impact the Customer Experience.

Please note this is a non-exhaustive list of agenda items. For more information on previously announced keynote speakers Denise Huskins and Linda Nazareth, please click here. For more information regarding previously announced agenda details, click here.

For the full conference agenda or to register for early bird tickets, available only until August 30, 2024, please visit the official Signature event page

Media interested in connecting with McLean & Company analysts for exclusive, research-backed insights and commentary on generative AI in HRHR trends in 2024the future of work, and more can contact Senior Communications Manager Kelsey King at kking@mcleanco.com

About Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa

With an unrivaled aesthetic and attention to detail apparent at every turn, the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa offers a refined resort experience among Las Vegas’ most striking environments, surrounded by the neighboring sandstone canyons. McLean Signature attendees can expect award-winning accommodations and service while sharpening their HR skills to better lead their organizations through the unknown future.

About McLean & Company

McLean & Company pairs evidence-based research and immediately applicable tools with deep HR expertise to position organizations to meet today’s needs and prepare for the future. The global HR research and advisory firm’s member organizations enjoy comprehensive resources, full-service diagnostics, workshops, action plans, and advisory services for all levels of HR professionals, from executive leadership to HR leaders to HR team members, that help shape workplaces where everyone thrives.

McLean & Company is a division of Info-Tech Research Group.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact kking@mcleanco.com

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MOSTLY AI Launches Synthetic Text to Overcome AI Training Plateau and Unlock High-Value Proprietary Data

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As the world runs out of public data to train AI, the new functionality safely unlocks proprietary text data to accelerate LLM development for the deployment of high-quality generative AI solutions

VIENNA and NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MOSTLY AI, a pioneer in structured synthetic data, has launched a synthetic text functionality, expanding the power and potential of synthetic data to train AI models as global entities struggle to leverage proprietary data assets because of privacy concerns. With this new functionality, enterprises can unlock the vast amount of proprietary text collected, such as emails, customer support transcripts, and chatbot conversations, without compromising privacy, to train and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for faster innovation and better decision-making.

“Today, AI training is hitting a plateau as models exhaust public data sources and yield diminishing returns,” said Tobias Hann, CEO of MOSTLY AI. “To harness high-quality, proprietary data, which offers far greater value and potential than the residual public data currently being used, global enterprises must take the leap and leverage both structured and unstructured synthetic data to safely train and deploy forthcoming generative AI solutions.” 

By 2026, Gartner predicts that 75% of companies will use generative AI to create synthetic customer data, up from less than 5% in 2023. MOSTLY AI is enabling this mass adoption by expanding its platform to include synthetic text, which solves three major enterprise challenges today:

Real text data often contains sensitive information, such as personally identifiable information (PII), posing a risk of unintended exposure when used in LLMs.The available text data may not be optimal for LLM training as it often lacks diversity, and manually creating this specialized data is labor-intensive and can yield low-quality results.Companies are shifting focus from public to proprietary data. However, text data is never standalone; it comes intertwined with other structured data about their customer base.

Synthetic data is set to become the driving force behind LLMs. Leveraging advanced tools to unveil deep insights hidden in proprietary data is paramount for strategic, informed decision-making across operations. MOSTLY AI provides companies with a synthetic representation that reflects both the text and the structured insights they hold. By uniquely integrating structured and unstructured data, MOSTLY AI enables enterprises to safely create a complete and statistically accurate picture of their proprietary data assets to fine-tune and deliver high-quality, bespoke generative AI solutions in a safe and compliant way.

In addition to safety and compliance, a critical factor to consider with synthetic text is its quality. When training a downstream text classifier, synthetic text generated by the MOSTLY AI Platform delivers performance improvement as much as 35% compared to text generated by prompting GPT-4o-mini providing either no or just a few real-world examples. This significant boost demonstrates MOSTLY AI’s ability to produce high-quality, impactful synthetic data.

With this launch, enterprises can take any model from Hugging Face and fine-tune it with proprietary text data to generate synthetic data, streamlining a process that is typically complex and time-consuming. This innovation by MOSTLY AI makes it extremely convenient for large organizations to harness the power of creative, private, high quality synthetic text.

“Being able to seamlessly leverage open source models like our own Viking-7B on MOSTLY AI’s platform underlines the transformative potential of synthetic data,” said Peter Sarlin, CEO of Silo AI. “With the ability to privacy-preserving fine-tune models using proprietary text data, we’re moving beyond the sheer quantity of data to a focus on quality, which is critical for the future of AI training.”

“Bringing almost a decade of deep technical expertise, MOSTLY AI delivers superior quality and reliability, and is backed by a highly experienced team and industry-leading technological excellence,” said Christoph Hornung, Partner at Molten Ventures, investor in MOSTLY AI. “With the platform’s expansion into synthetic text, MOSTLY AI is well-positioned to support any enterprise with its sensitive data and LLM needs.”

Founded in 2017, MOSTLY AI works with global enterprises and partners including AWS, Databricks, O2 Telefónica, and more. To learn more about the company’s synthetic text functionality or get in touch with the team, please visit mostly.ai.

About MOSTLY AI
MOSTLY AI pioneered the creation of synthetic data for AI model development. Datasets generated by the MOSTLY AI platform look just as real as a company’s original customer data with just as many details, but without the original personal data points – helping companies comply with privacy protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. The fast-growing company currently works with multiple Fortune 100 insurers and banks in Europe and North America. Its team has the deepest expertise in helping companies get business value out of synthetic data.

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Contracts to Payments Simplified, with Integrated Contract, eSignature, Invoice & Document Management Solution

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /CNW/ — SutiSoft, a global leader in cloud-based business solutions, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking platform that will redefine the way businesses manage contracts. This innovative solution allows users to create contracts, sign electronically, automatically generate invoices, and securely store documents—all within one seamless, user-friendly interface.

Modernizing Contract Management

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations need solutions that streamline operations, eliminate manual processes, and drive productivity. SutiSoft’s new platform delivers just that—offering a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that automate and simplify critical contract management workflows, from creation to completion – all from a single interface, with unprecedented ease and efficiency.

Key Features

Create Contracts Easily: Draft legally binding contracts using a user-friendly interface that supports customizable templates and workflows, ensuring consistency across agreements.eSign Documents: Close deals faster with secure, legally compliant electronic signatures. The platform ensures seamless signing from multiple parties, with real-time notifications and progress tracking.Generate Invoices Automatically: Once a contract is signed, the system automatically generates corresponding invoices, streamlining payment processes and ensuring precise billing.Store and Manage Documents Efficiently: All documents—from contracts to signed agreements and invoices—are securely stored in a robust Document Management System (DMS), ensuring that only authorized people can access the documents with detailed audit trails. 

“Switching between multiple systems to run your core operations adds layers of complexity, slowing down the process and increasing the chances of errors. We believe these critical workflows shouldn’t be so cumbersome. That’s why we envision a streamlined approach where every step—from contract creation to payment—can be managed effortlessly from a single interface. Our all-in-one platform transforms contract management from a fragmented, time-consuming process into a streamlined, efficient workflow. We’re giving companies the tools they need to operate smarter, save time, and stay competitive in a digital-first world.”

-N.D. Reddy, CEO of SutiSoft.

About SutiSoft

SutiSoft provides a wide range of cloud-based software solutions designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. From eSignature solutions to expense management, CRM, and HR, SutiSoft’s offerings help organizations increase productivity, improve efficiency, and drive growth.

To learn more about SutiSoft’s new contract management platform or request a demo, please visit https://www.sutisoft.com/.

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CAROL SLONE
Media Communication
carol.slone@sutisoft.com
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Teledyne LeCroy Unveils Next-Generation CXL™ 2.0 Device Validation Solution

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OakGate CD280-G5 tests High-Performance, Data-Intensive CXL Memory Devices at Scale

LOOMIS, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Teledyne LeCroy, a global leader in protocol test and measurement solutions, proudly announces the OakGate CD280-G5 CXL validation test solution for PCIe 5.0-based Compute Express Link (CXL) memory expansion devices. This next-generation test solution verifies performance and functionality of CXL 2.0 memory devices, accelerating their time-to-market while ensuring high reliability.

Meeting the Demands of AI and Big Data

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data is driving the shift towards heterogeneous computing, where multiple processors work in parallel to process vast amounts of data. CXL, an open standard interconnect supported by PCIe 5.0, enables high-speed, low-latency communication between the host processor and devices such as accelerators, memory buffers, and smart I/O devices, expanding memory capacity and bandwidth to new levels of performance.

Ensuring Reliable Performance

Functional and performance validation testing is crucial to ensure CXL memory expansion devices meet the CXL standard prior to their release. The OakGate CD280-G5, designed in collaboration with data center architects as well as memory and chipset manufacturers can reliably ensure the intended performance is met.

“Micron’s collaboration with Teledyne LeCroy has helped mature the CXL compliance test ecosystem, in addition to strengthening our own CXL innovation and efforts to deliver the Micron CZ120 memory expansion module, the industry’s first CXL-compliant device in production,” said Siva Makineni, vice president of Advanced Memory Solutions at Micron. “Teledyne LeCroy’s CXL validation capabilities are playing an important role in ensuring the quality and compliance of our developing CXL 2.0 solutions. The new CD280-G5 CXL Validation Platform is enabling test and validation of advanced features to ensure broader industry adoption of CXL memory solutions.”

Advanced Features for Comprehensive Testing

The OakGate CD280-G5, equipped with the robust Endeavor validation software, offers a rich collection of validation and visualization capabilities, including:

Discovery and enumeration of CXL memory devicesAccess to PCIe and CXL register spacesExecution of common memory traffic patterns and workloadsCustomizable CXL commands via the Passthrough Command ToolBuilt-in security flows utilizing Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) over Data Object Exchange (DOE), System Management Bus (SMBus), and PCIe Vendor Defined Messages (VDMs)Power control and sideband testing (#PERST, #REFCLK, #PWRDIS)Launch and execution of CXL.org CXL Validation (CV) Tests

New Enhancements

The latest features packed into the Endeavor software and the CD280-G5 include:

Testing up to 8 EDSFF E.3 or CEM CXL devicesVoltage margining and power/sideband glitchingMemory interleavingAdditional SPDM security flowsProtocol analyzer functionalityBuilt-in test automation

A comprehensive Software Development Kit (SDK) based on Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces (REST APIs) allows users to programmatically control and automate all features, ensuring consistent and repeatable test performance.

Availability

OakGate CXL validation test appliances are available for order now. For more information, contact Teledyne LeCroy at 1-800-5LeCroy (1-800-553-2769) or visit our website at Teledyne LeCroy OakGate CXL Validation Solutions.

About Teledyne LeCroy

Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of advanced oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and other test instruments that verify performance, validate compliance, and debug complex electronic systems quickly and thoroughly. Since its founding in 1964, the company has focused on incorporating powerful tools into innovative products that enhance “Time-to-Insight.” Faster time to insight enables users to rapidly find and fix defects in complex electronic systems, dramatically improving time-to-market for a wide variety of applications and end markets. Teledyne LeCroy is based in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. For more information, visit Teledyne LeCroy’s website.

Technical contact:

Rob Dobson – Director of Product Mgmt. and Marketing

916-618-2372

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Teledyne LeCroy OakGate Customer Care Center

916-652-5132

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https://teledynelecroy.com/OakGate

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