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DIRECTV to Acquire EchoStar’s Video Distribution Business, Including DISH TV and Sling TV

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Will Provide U.S. Consumers with More Flexibility and Better Value in the Highly Competitive Video Industry Currently Dominated by Large Tech Companies and Programmers

DIRECTV Will Be Better Able to Work with Programmers to Deliver to Consumers Smaller Content Packages at Lower Price Points

Combined Company Will Be Better Able to Bring Together Multiple Content Sources in One Easily Accessible Place

Improves EchoStar’s Financial Profile as It Continues to Enhance and Further Deploy Its Nationwide 5G Open RAN Wireless Network

DIRECTV to Host Conference Call Today at 9:30 AM ET

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DIRECTV (the “Company”) and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS (“DISH”), including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. The combination of DIRECTV and DISH will benefit U.S. video consumers by creating a more robust competitive force in a video industry dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers. The transaction will provide consumers with compelling video options while separately improving EchoStar’s financial profile as it continues to enhance and further deploy its nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network.

“DIRECTV operates in a highly competitive video distribution industry,” said Bill Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, DIRECTV. “With greater scale, we expect a combined DIRECTV and DISH will be better able to work with programmers to realize our vision for the future of TV, which is to aggregate, curate, and distribute content tailored to customers’ interests, and to be better positioned to realize operating efficiencies while creating value for customers through additional investment.”

“This agreement is in the best interests of EchoStar’s customers, shareholders, bondholders, employees, and partners,” said Hamid Akhavan, President and Chief Executive Officer, EchoStar. “With an improved financial profile, we will be better positioned to continue enhancing and deploying our nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network. This will provide U.S. wireless consumers with more choices and help to drive innovation at a faster pace. We expect DISH and EchoStar bondholders to benefit from two companies with stronger financial profiles and more sustainable capital structures.”

“DIRECTV was founded 30 years ago to give consumers greater choices than incumbent cable companies for video content, and the Company’s acquisition of DISH TV and Sling TV positions it to again provide more choices and better value in an industry currently dominated by large streaming platforms,” said David Trujillo and John Flynn, Partners at TPG. “Our ability to execute these transactions, alongside our proposed acquisition of AT&T’s 70% stake in DIRECTV announced earlier today, exemplifies the unique capabilities of the TPG platform and our experienced sector-focused investment approach as we support DIRECTV’s continued investment in innovating the next generation of video services that benefit consumers.”

Compelling Transaction Benefits

A combination of DIRECTV and DISH will help the new company provide consumers with more choices and better value. The combined video company is expected to:

Have increased scale to incentivize programmers to allow DIRECTV to deliver smaller packages at lower price points.

Be better positioned to bring together multiple content sources in one easily accessible place.

Have an enhanced ability to make the investments required to improve its streaming services.

Improve the viability of the satellite platform by realizing efficiencies of some shared fixed infrastructure and operating expenses.

Continue to provide the broadest array of programming and diverse voices available on pay TV, including local news.

The transaction will also benefit U.S. wireless consumers by allowing EchoStar to focus on enhancing and further deploying its 5G Open RAN cloud-native wireless network. This transaction will:

Alleviate a material portion of EchoStar’s financial constraints.

Free up operational and financial resources that EchoStar can dedicate to its mission of deploying a nationwide facilities-based wireless service to compete with dominant incumbent wireless carriers. 

Benefit consumers by enabling EchoStar (through its Boost Mobile brand) to strengthen its position as the fourth facilities-based carrier in the U.S.

Enable EchoStar to further leverage its satellite assets and experience, including developing innovative direct-to-device (D2D) solutions. 

Highly Competitive Industry

The video distribution industry has undergone a massive transformation and is highly competitive, now dominated by streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers.

Streaming services owned by large tech companies and programmers now have subscription numbers that far exceed those of pay TV distributors.

Content that was historically the mainstay of traditional pay TV – news, sports, and entertainment – is now available exclusively or first-run on direct-to-consumer streaming services.

The vast majority of consumers who leave satellite video are “cutting the cord” for streaming services – wherever they live. Combined, DIRECTV and DISH have collectively lost 63% of their satellite customers since 2016.

Traditional pay TV penetration in U.S. households is now less than 50%.

Improve Both Companies’ Financial Profiles

The transaction is expected to strengthen the financial profiles of DIRECTV and EchoStar, creating opportunities for additional investment.

Upon transaction close, DIRECTV expects to have a leverage position just over 2.0x, and plans to reduce to under 2.0x within 12 months, consistent with its stated 1.5x – 2.0x financial policy on a pro forma basis. As a result, DIRECTV will have one of the best leverage profiles in the pay TV industry.  

DIRECTV estimates that the combination of DIRECTV and DISH has the potential to generate cost synergies of at least $1 billion per annum. These synergies are expected to be achieved by the third anniversary of closing, assuming the closing is in late 2025.1

The transaction will provide EchoStar with greater financial flexibility by improving its access to capital and reducing overall refinancing needs.At close, EchoStar will have reduced its total consolidated debt (excluding financing leases and other notes payable) by approximately $11.7 billion and reduced its consolidated refinancing needs through 2026 by approximately $6.7 billion (excluding financing leases and other notes payable).

The transaction, in conjunction with the exchange offer announced today (the “Exchange Offer”), will also result in the termination of all Intercompany Obligations between DISH Network and DISH DBS and creates the ability for EchoStar to fully unencumber the 3.45-3.55 GHz spectrum, unlocking incremental strategic and operating flexibility.

Transaction Details

Under the terms of the purchase agreement, DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, including DISH TV and Sling TV, in exchange for a nominal consideration of $1 plus the assumption of DISH DBS net debt. DISH Network will also benefit from the releases of a substantial amount of intercompany receivables, including spectrum, but will have contractually limited access to the cash flow generated by its business between signing and closing. DISH DBS and DIRECTV have commenced the Exchange Offer for five different series of DISH DBS notes with a total face value of approximately $9.75 billion, including seeking certain consents from the holders of such notes to facilitate the acquisition. The indentures governing the new DISH DBS notes will provide for an amendment without the consent of holders of the new DISH DBS notes to allow for the mandatory exchange of such notes following receipt of certain regulatory approvals and provided the acquisition has been or will be consummated before the outside date described in the purchase agreement, into a reduced principal amount of DIRECTV debt which will have terms and collateral that mirror DIRECTV’s existing secured debt. Such mandatory exchange is conditioned, amongst other things, on an aggregate reduction in the principal amount of DISH DBS’ notes in such exchange of at least $1.568 billion. If noteholders do not accept the Exchange Offer on terms satisfactory to DIRECTV, including to the extent the above mentioned minimum principal reduction is not achieved, it has the right to terminate the acquisition without closing.

The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, including, but not limited to, a requisite amount of the outstanding DISH DBS notes being tendered into the Exchange Offer, completion of a pre-closing reorganization, and receipt of required regulatory approvals.

In addition, TPG Angelo Gordon and certain of its Co-Investors, as well as DIRECTV, provided $2.5 billion of financing to fully refinance DISH DBS’ November 2024 debt maturity. The proceeds of the funding will be distributed to DISH DBS via a secured intercompany loan to fully repay DISH DBS’ November 2024 debt maturity and for general corporate purposes. The financing can be exchanged or refinanced into DIRECTV debt at the closing of the acquisition.

“We built our business to provide bespoke financing solutions. We are pleased to partner with DIRECTV and DISH DBS on a transaction that is value-enhancing for all stakeholders,” said Ryan Mollett, Partner, and Michael Ginnings, Managing Director, TPG Angelo Gordon.

Leadership and Corporate Governance

Upon closing of this transaction, DIRECTV will be led by a proven management team that reflects the strengths and capabilities of both organizations. DIRECTV will continue to be led by Bill Morrow, DIRECTV’s Chief Executive Officer, and Ray Carpenter, DIRECTV’s Chief Financial Officer. The combined company will be headquartered in El Segundo, California.

TPG Inc. to Acquire AT&T’s 70% Stake in DIRECTV

TPG Inc. (NASDAQ: TPG) and AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced a definitive agreement under which TPG will acquire from AT&T the remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV that it does not already own. TPG will invest in DIRECTV through TPG Capital, the firm’s U.S. and European private equity platform. The transaction between TPG and AT&T is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Completion of this transaction is not contingent on DIRECTV’s acquisition of DISH.

For more information on the terms of the change in ownership, please review the press release.

Timing and Approvals

The transaction, which the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals, the successful closing of the Exchange Offer, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Please visit www.BrighterTVFuture.com for more information and updates about the transaction.

Advisors

PJT Partners is acting as lead financial advisor to DIRECTV. Barclays is acting as lead financial advisor to TPG. J.P. Morgan is acting as lead financial advisor to EchoStar. BofA Securities, Evercore, LionTree and Morgan Stanley also provided financial advice to DIRECTV and TPG. Ropes & Gray LLP, Crowell & Moring LLP and HWG LLP, are acting as legal counsel to DIRECTV. Ropes & Gray LLP, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Mintz, Levin are providing regulatory advice to TPG. White & Case LLP and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC are acting as legal counsel to EchoStar.

Respective Conference Call and Webcast Details

DIRECTV Details:
Time: 9:30 a.m. EDT
Dial-In: 1-833-470-1428
Conference ID: 751806
Webcast: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=b9ad3e01&confId=71772

EchoStar Details:
Time: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Dial-In: (877) 484-6065 (U.S.) and (201) 689-8846
Conference ID: 13749306
Presentation/Details: ir.echostar.com 

About DIRECTV

As a leader in sports and entertainment for 30 years, DIRECTV provides industry-leading content and an amazing user experience with or without a satellite. By reimagining what is possible, DIRECTV’s mission is to aggregate, curate and deliver exceptional, innovative service tailored to customers’ interests. In 2023, DIRECTV elevated the customer experience by delivering Gemini, which can integrate customers’ content from their third-party streaming services onto a single one-stop, digital experience. At DIRECTV, the sports season never ends, and customers are treated to broadcasts of several major sports, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and multiple domestic and international soccer leagues. DIRECTV provides customers the choice of watching sports, movies, and TV shows on their TVs at home or their favorite mobile devices via the DIRECTV app.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator, and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™ and JUPITER™ brands. In Europe, EchoStar operates under its EchoStar Mobile Limited subsidiary and in Australia, the company operates as EchoStar Global Australia. For more information, visit www.echostar.com and follow EchoStar on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

©2024 EchoStar. Hughes, HughesNet, DISH and Boost Mobile are registered trademarks of one or more affiliate companies of EchoStar Corp.

Additional Information About the Transaction and Where to Find It

This press release references certain terms of the Exchange Offer but does not purport to be a comprehensive summary of the terms of the Exchange Offer. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities and, shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release has been prepared by DIRECTV (“we”, “us” or the “Company”) for informational purposes only and for the exclusive use of the recipient. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, including the pending acquisition of DBS. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. In particular, the estimated cost synergies disclosed herein were projected by DIRECTV’s management. DIRECTV may fail to realize, or not realize in the amounts anticipated or within the expected timeframe, the estimated synergies, because, among other factors, these cost synergies may require capital investment or integration expenses, and many of these cost savings can only be realized following negotiations with third parties, whose support and cooperation cannot be assured. We operate in a highly competitive, consumer and technology driven and rapidly changing business, regulatory and various other factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations in the future and cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual operating and financial performance and cause our performance to differ materially from the performance anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  Should one or more of these uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual operating and financial performance may vary in material respects from the performance projected in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which we make it. Factors or events that could cause our actual operating and financial performance to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Contacts

DIRECTV

Investor Contact:
investors@directv.com 

Media Contact:
media@directv.com 

EchoStar

Investor and Media Contact:
news@dish.com 

1 DIRECTV’s estimate of cost synergies consists, among other factors, of selling, general and administrative savings (including from reduction in overhead expenses, elimination of overlapping support functions, consolidation of customer support resources and rationalization of sales force), technological and engineering savings (including from elimination of duplicate tech investments, consolidation of service platforms, upgrading to more efficient technical services and digitization of billing and collection processes), as well as content and procurement savings (including by benefiting from preferential rates, elimination of overlapping contracts, improved ability to repackage channels and reduction in rate card disparities). Any potential synergies will be realized over time, and may require capital investment or integration expenses, or negotiations with third parties which may not be successful and may be offset by subscriber losses or increased costs and expenses. Cost synergies assume a closing date by September 30, 2025.

 

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ANAB to Host Webinar on Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140

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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is hosting an informative webinar on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140, sharing insights into the DoD 8140 manual requirements and ANAB’s role in the accreditation process. The session will feature representatives from the DoD, who will be available for questions.

“DoD Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140” will be held on December 11 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET. Register via ANAB’s website.

As the manual that establishes policies and procedures for the DoD’s cyber workforce, DoD 8140 supports military service members, DoD civilians, and contractor employees performing cyber work within the scope of their assigned cyber element (IT, cyber enablers, cyber effects, cyber [intel], or cybersecurity). This informational session will provide an overview of:

DoD Directive 8140Types of Eligible ProgramsDoD Work Roles AlignmentThe DoD ProcessANABThe Difference Between Certificate and Certification ProgramsANAB Accreditation ProcessOverview of Application ProcessWebsite and Resources

The webinar will highlight information on credentialing accreditation programs that are required by the DoD, including two offered by ANAB: the Certificate Accreditation Program (ANSI/ASTM 2659 for training programs) and the Personnel Certification program (ISO/IEC 17024 for certifications).

For more information about this webinar, please contact ANAB’s Caitlin O’Connell (202.384.0184; coconnell@anab.org).

About ANAB

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is the largest multi-disciplinary ISO/IEC 17011 accreditation body in North America, with comprehensive signatory status across the multilateral recognition arrangements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). The ANAB accreditation portfolio includes management systems certification bodies, calibration and testing labs, product certification bodies, personnel credentialing organizations, forensic test and calibration service providers, inspection bodies, police crime units, greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies, reference material producers, and proficiency test providers. For more information, visit www.anab.org.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. Its membership is comprised of businesses, professional societies and trade associations, standards developers, government agencies, and consumer and labor organizations.

The Institute represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). For more information, visit www.ansi.org and access the latest news and content on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

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Pricing Software Market Skyrockets to $2,875.61 Million by 2031 Dominated by Tech Giants – Epicor Software Corp, PROS Holdings Inc and Revalize, Inc | The Insight Partners

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The global pricing software market is set for explosive growth, with projections indicating a surge to $2,875.61 million by 2031. This remarkable expansion, driven by increasing penetration of mobile devices and boosting the subscription base for pricing management software or platforms.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the Global Pricing Software Market is observing significant growth. Business processes are becoming increasingly dependent on the cloud and advanced automation systems. Thus, rising upgrades in existing legacy pricing management and optimization software and the growing need for competitive pricing strategies are driving the pricing software market. For Detailed Market Insights, Visit: https://www.theinsightpartners.com/reports/pricing-software-market

The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. In general, the Pricing Software market comprises a vast array of wall and deck mount which are expected to register strength during the coming years.

Market Overview and Growth Trajectory:

Pricing Software Market Growth: According to an exhaustive report by The Insight Partners, the Pricing Software Market is experiencing significant growth, driven by digital transformation globally and continuous growth in manufacturing industry. The market, valued at $1,204.44 million in 2023, is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during 2023–2031.

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Considering the current environment where inflation, consumer awareness, and the number of players are increasing, pricing has become one of the important factors as it affects the overall business and its growth. Competitive pricing strategies help companies across the globe to reduce losses and increase the profitability of the company by analyzing a variety of factors that are affecting the pricing of particular goods and services. One of the factors that allow users to understand is price elasticity and demand dynamics. Price elasticity is one of the notable factors in the business as it measures customer sensitivity toward price changes. This helps identify consumer behavior and further optimize the price accordingly. In addition, it also helps analyze the competitors’ prices across the sales channels. With this data, companies can come up with competitive prices as the competition is getting fierce and the need for competitive advantages is increasing. This competitive pricing strategy is highly beneficial in setting dynamic prices. Owing to the increased penetration of e-commerce and other online marketplaces, the trends of dynamic prices have increased. Pricing software helps the users not only identify customer behavior and competitors’ analysis but also helps in pricing management across the sales channel, which ultimately leads to increased adoption of the pricing software.

Digital Transformation globally: Digital technologies are transforming how businesses and consumers operate across the globe. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a rapid rise in the adoption of digital technologies. Digitization saved many companies during the pandemic as they adapted to remote work cultures and online operations. Developing economies such as India, China, South Africa, Brazil, and Argentina are adopting advanced digital technologies in various sectors, such as manufacturing, manufacturing, e-commerce and retail, and IT and telecom, to enhance productivity and economic growth. For instance, the Digital India initiatives launched by the Indian government improved the online infrastructure and increased internet accessibility in most of the rural areas. With these initiatives, the penetration of e-commerce and other online marketplaces increased, ultimately driving the demand and production of consumer goods. Many companies across the globe are prioritizing digital transformation over other upgrades of business processes.

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Data analytics has become a powerful tool for businesses to benefit from valuable insights and make informed decisions due to the massive amount of data generated. Data analytics is experiencing a revolution in tools, technologies, applications, and adoption. The industry is evolving rapidly, and companies are heavily investing in turning data and analytics into competitive advantage. According to most big data experts, the amount of data generated is expected to increase dramatically during the forecast period. For instance, the report from Seagate’s Data Age 2025 estimates that the amount of data generated worldwide is expected to reach 175 zettabytes by 2025. The massive increase in the number of people working from home or remote locations, studying, and spending time on the internet is driving data expansion. Such a high amount of data, when processed with the help of artificial intelligence integrated within the pricing software, is expected to provide a detailed and very insightful analysis to its end users, which will help them to optimize and manage the price.

Geographical Insights: In 2023, North America led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Pricing Software Market Segmentation, Applications, Geographical Insights:

Based on type, the market is divided into cloud based and on-premise. The cloud segment held the largest share of the pricing software market in 2023.Based on enterprise size, the market is bifurcated into small and medium enterprises and large enterprises. The large enterprises segment held the largest share of the Pricing Software market in 2023.Based on industry vertical, the market is categorized into manufacturing, travel and hospitality, it and telecom, retail and e-commerce, food and beverages, BFSI and others. The manufacturing segment held the largest share of the pricing software market in 2023.The Pricing Software market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Key Players and Competitive Landscape:

The Pricing Software Market is characterized by the presence of several major players, including:

Epicor Software CorpPROS Holdings IncRevalize, IncCompetera LimitedPrice f(x) AGPrisyncWebcentric D.O.O.Zilliant IncBlackCurve Solutions LimitedSkuuudlePriceBeamFlintfoxSniffie Software Ltd.EversightMinderestWiser Solutions, Inc.ReactevPrice EdgeToptal, LLCRetalon

These companies are adopting strategies such as new product launches, joint ventures, and geographical expansion to maintain their competitive edge in the market.

Pricing Software Market Recent Developments and Innovations:

“The vision of Sniffie, a startup from Helsinki, Finland is to democratize ecommerce by enabling the equal use of machine learning in pricing for small and mid-sized ecommerce businesses. To reach this goal, Sniffie secured a total of US$2.75M seed funding.””Wiser Solutions launched the next iteration of its Commerce Execution Suite, with enhanced offerings in its Price Intelligence, Reseller Intelligence, and Retail Execution products. These improvements are made possible due to strategic partnerships in the commerce execution space and targeted investments into product and feature enhancements specific to the everyday jobs of prospects and customers.””Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, announced a global strategic partnership with Retalon, a leader in retail AI and predictive analytics solutions. The partnership will enable Retail and CPG organizations to gain better customer insights, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency.””In 2023, Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced that for the second time in a row, it has been positioned as a Leader in the Nucleus Research Configure Price Quote (CPQ) Technology Value Matrix published in November 2023. Nucleus evaluated Epicor CPQ is a comprehensive solution that streamlines the quoting process by automating configuration, pricing, and quoting. It enables businesses to handle complex product configurations efficiently, set accurate pricing based on rules, and automate the generation of professional quotes. Epicor CPQ can be used as a standalone product or integrated with the Epicor Industry ERP Cloud.””In 2024, Flintfox was named a member of the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle 2024/2025 for the eighth year running. The Inner Circle is one of the ways in which Microsoft recognizes its partners and is an exclusive peer-to-peer network between partners and Microsoft executives and leaders. As a member of Microsoft Business Applications Inner Circle, Flintfox has access to exclusive resources and early visibility of the Microsoft product roadmap, ensuring the circle can continue to enhance and develop the Flintfox solution in line with customers’ needs and infrastructure.”

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Pricing Software Market Drivers, Challenges, Future Outlook and Opportunities:

According to the experts, the more data is processed within the pricing software, the more accurate results can be obtained. Thus, massive data generation, increased investments in data analytic tools, and the presence of AI-integrated pricing software are expected to generate lucrative opportunities for the pricing software market.

According to Cisco, by 2024, ~75% of startups in Canada will have a digital-first strategy. Moreover, over 50% of SMEs reorganized their company structure in Canada. The rising adoption of digital technologies has increased the demand for the replacement of conventional pricing management and data collection methods. The growing preference for digital transformation is driving the pricing software market.

Based on industry, the market is segmented into manufacturing, travel and hospitality, IT and telecom, retail and e-commerce, food and beverages, BFSI, and others. The manufacturing industry registered the largest market share of 23.6% in 2023 in the pricing software market and is projected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. In manufacturing, companies are required to migrate data while upgrading enterprise resource planning platforms. The companies are investing in building new data warehouses and advanced pricing analytics tools by moving their existing systems to the cloud platform. Cloud migration service is gaining popularity in the manufacturing sector owing to its benefits, such as cost savings, improved pricing management, high scalability, collaboration, security, productivity, and automation. Globally, the manufacturing industry is witnessing substantial growth owing to the surging investments in digitalization and price management platforms. In addition, manufacturing companies across the globe are focused on expanding their geographical presence. This is influencing the rise in the number of distributors across the globe. Additionally, owing to the increasing competition, pricing software plays an important role in the manufacturing sector, influencing companies to adopt competitive pricing strategies.

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The cloud-based segment held a larger share of the pricing software market in 2023, accounting for 72.9%. The segment is expected to account for a share of 75.2% by 2031. An on-premises deployment is an approach wherein pricing management and optimization software are implemented and used from clients’ in-house servers. These traditional solutions offer customers complete control over pricing platforms, applications, systems, and data, which can be handled and managed by their internal staff. In organizations where user credentials are critical for business operations, such as banks and insurance companies, the adoption of on-premises deployment is higher as it can control the systems from the enterprise’s physical or owned location. Further, the on-premises segment is likely to witness steady growth due to the constantly growing adoption of pricing software solutions across banks, insurance companies, and the government sectors. eZee FrontDesk offers on-premise pricing software or revenue management solutions, including hotel channel management.

Conclusion:

The integration of AI and machine learning is expected to become a key trend in the pricing software market, transforming how organizations manage and optimize prices. In the continuously changing world of business and competitive scenarios, the need for more accurate data is high. Adoption and integration of such technologies to better understand their customers and optimize strategies for increased profits. With the help of Artificial Intelligence pricing engines, companies can analyze the data at minute levels such as weather, seasonality, days of week and time, events, and holidays. This type of software goes beyond the conventional pricing analysis methods and uses advanced and modern algorithms to analyze complex patterns, customer behavior, market trends, and other related factors in real time.

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With projected growth to $2,875.61 Million by 2031, the Pricing Software Market represents a significant opportunity for component providers, system technology integrators, system manufacturers, investors, industry stakeholders, end users and others. By staying abreast of market trends, embracing innovation, and focusing on quality and performance, companies can position themselves for success in this dynamic and evolving market landscape.

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CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chernoff Newman, a Southeast-based integrated marketing agency, has launched Test Unit, a hybrid offering made to give small and mid-sized brands a crack at big attention.

Co-led by Peter LaMotte, president of strategic communications, and Dan Jividen, group creative director, the effort unites the agency’s deepest and oldest practices to give clients a chance to experiment with ideas built to spark earned-media interest and start conversations – with fewer hurdles and without massive spend.  

“Not every brand is Wendy’s or Liquid Death. Most don’t have the budget or bravado to take big swings right out the gate,” Jividen said. “That’s what we’re here for: to help them take nibbles before they gulp.”

The goal is to take small and mid-sized clients on culturally inspired adventures that generate ideas meant to be touched, talked about and shared. That can all be a much less intimidating proposition with seasoned communications experience baked in. “We do not put our clients’ brands at risk,” said LaMotte, who has worked with numerous international clients to build awareness and manage their reputations. “But we’ll always push to take calculated and strategic chances to better their business. If we’re not doing that, we’re not giving them our all.”

Jividen, formerly with Weber Shandwick, knows the power of those ideas and their ability to level the playing field. “No longer the domain of big brands alone, today’s media landscape is fractured and amorphous. Smaller brands may take advantage with a sizable voice,” he said. The new effort’s process carries that amorphous spirit: teams are cast and then disbanded at each project’s end, making every opportunity its own fresh ecosystem. 

The agency’s long-term and trusted client relationships were the inspiration for the new offering and key to its success. “Test Unit is a reformulation of our assets and strengths,” LaMotte said. “When we bring it to clients, we’re relying on them to take a leap…and to trust us like they always have.”  

About Chernoff Newman

Chernoff Newman is a fully integrated marketing communications firm specializing in sectors like agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Core services include advertising, branding, public relations, and crisis management. Offices are in Columbia and Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Orlando, FL; and Washington, DC. Learn more at chernoffnewman.com.

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