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Ascendion AVA+ GenAI Platform Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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3 months ago

October 15, 2024

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to Ascendion AVA+ GenAI Platform to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ascendion is excited to announce that AVA+ GenAI Core – the engine powering our software engineering platform – is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Ascendion customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

AVA+ in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace will make GenAI value easily accessible to 95% of Fortune 500 companies

The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. It helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.

“We are excited to launch AVA+ GenAI Core in the Microsoft Azure marketplace. Our fully customizable platform can help clients unlock the power of the cloud and GenAI-powered software engineering to innovate faster, reduce risks, and capture business,” said Daryush Laqab, Chief AI Officer, Ascendion.

“AVA+ enables tailored use case implementation, increasingly autonomous ‘agentic workflows,’ and assurance that every app aligns to specific business goals and ethical standards. This sets AVA+ apart for organizations seeking to harness the power of GenAI in all aspects of software development,” he added.

AVA+ is already delivering business impact by taking GenAI “the last mile” for over 50 clients. The platform provides a suite of GenAI agents aligned to the software development lifecycle to reduce CIO/CTO spend, improve code quality, and lower innovation risk.

A Fortune 50 bank achieved a 50% increase in productivity and a 40% reduction in effort for data extraction and validation.

An online bank was able to reverse engineer legacy systems to deliver a three-year roadmap, 45% cost savings, and is fast-tracking modernization of a 40-year-old platform.

A leading healthcare provider used Ascendion GenAI for data modernization to enhance operational efficiency by 30% and reduce error rates by 50%.

Collaborating with Microsoft to offer AVA+ in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace will make GenAI value easily accessible to 95% of Fortune 500 companies.

“Microsoft welcomes AVA+ GenAI Core to Azure Marketplace, where global customers can find, try, and buy from among thousands of partner solutions,” said Jake Zborowski, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. “Azure Marketplace and trusted partners like Ascendion help customers do more with less by increasing efficiency, buying confidently, and spending smarter.”

Ascendion has been recognized as a Market Leader in Generative AI services by leading industry analysts. The company is emerging as a disruptive leader in the software engineering space. The company’s trajectory in the first half of 2024 has surpassed much of their competition with GenAI at the forefront of their strategy and operations.

“By collaborating with Microsoft to launch AVA+ GenAI Core in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, we are making it easier than ever for every business to take the power of GenAI in the last mile,” said Arun Varadarajan, Chief Commercial Officer, Ascendion. “Our ‘Engineering to the power of AI’ methodology that leverages the AVA+ platform helps clients dramatically reduce cost, improve velocity, and ensure trusted software as they transform with Microsoft Azure,” he added.

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a leading provider of AI-first software engineering services. With a focus on applied AI, software engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent transformation, Ascendion accelerates innovation for Global 2000 clients. Ascendion is headquartered in New Jersey and has 30 offices across the U.S., India, and Mexico. Ascendion is a leader in digital engineering services, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that empower businesses.

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StorageUnits.com: 4 in 10 Americans Are Stockpiling Goods in Fear of Tariffs

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1 hour ago

January 15, 2025

Americans prepare for anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump.

SEATTLE, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — StorageUnits.com, a reliable and user-friendly platform for finding the best and most convenient storage facilities, recently published findings from a December 2024 survey examining Americans’ preparedness in response to anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. The survey of 1,750 U.S. residents highlights significant stockpiling activity and large purchases.

According to the survey, 28% of Americans are actively stockpiling goods, with another 17% planning to start soon. Household essentials (78%) and non-perishable foods (78%) rank as the most commonly stockpiled items, while 20% of respondents say they are stockpiling a year’s supply or more. Among active stockpilers, 15% have already spent over $1,000, and 7% are using rental storage units to manage their surplus goods.

Fear of tariffs is a key driver behind this behavior, with 9 in 10 respondents expressing concern about how Trump’s proposed tariffs will impact the cost of goods. The survey also reveals that 1 in 3 Americans have made or plan to make large purchases—such as electronics, appliances, and cars—before Trump takes office, citing his election as a significant influence on their decisions.

This survey, commissioned by StorageUnits.com and conducted online via Pollfish in December 2024, collected responses from 1,750 U.S. residents. To view the study write-up, please visit: https://www.storageunits.com/4-in-10-americans-are-stockpiling-goods-in-fear-of-tariffs/

StorageUnits.com is an emerging startup dedicated to helping consumers across the United States discover the best and most convenient storage options in their local communities. The website provides comprehensive resources and tools for traditional self-storage, full-service storage, and moving solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.storageunits.com.

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InventHelp Inventors Develop New Solar Phone Charging Resort Table (LOS-249)

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January 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “We thought there should be a way to charge your phone or other mobile device while lounging at the pool,” said one of two inventors, from Newbury Park, Calif., “so we invented the SOLAR PHONE CHARGING RESORT TABLE. Our convenient and environmentally-friendly design eliminates the need to find a traditional outlet or power source for charging your phone.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved poolside table for resorts, hotels, and cruise ships. In doing so, it allows users to charge their smartphones and other mobile devices. As a result, it increases convenience, and it could enhance the guest experience. The invention features a durable and waterproof design that is easy to use so it is ideal for hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc.

The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-LOS-249, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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National Business Research Institute recognizes OHIO PETERBILT

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1 hour ago

January 15, 2025

OHIO PETERBILT earns a place in NBRI’s Circle of Excellence

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) is pleased to welcome OHIO PETERBILT to the NBRI Circle of Excellence!

The NBRI Circle of Excellence Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate high levels of Customer Experience through rigorous, science-based customer research. Organizations must score at or above Stretch Performance at the 75th percentile of their industry or improve by five (5) or more percentiles over the previous year, which is no small feat.

OHIO PETERBILT is compared to or benchmarked against its industry, which is a subset of NBRI’s robust database of survey answers. OHIO PETERBILT is performing at the 71st percentile. NBRI commends the leadership of OHIO PETERBILT for their commitment to science-based Customer research and continuous improvement of its Customer Experience.

OHIO PETERBILT embraces the Best Practice of continually assessing and targeting the variables that drive Overall Satisfaction and Intent to Return. NBRI’s advanced statistical modelling of OHIO PETERBILT’s data, provides OHIO PETERBILT with the keen insight and actions necessary for the continuous improvement of Customer attitudes, behavior, and experience.

“Great business leaders understand how exceptional Customer experiences improve business performance. They take the time to listen to their Customers, identify and tackle important business issues, and create interactions that build customer loyalty,” says Steve Moylan, President at NBRI. “OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s high achievement in earning this distinguished award is a direct result of OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s dedication to measuring and improving its Customer Experience.”

About OHIO PETERBILT

OHIO PETERBILT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., is a leading Peterbilt dealership with ten locations across the state. It serves the trucking industry with a commitment to quality service, sales, and support and provides a wide range of solutions for fleets and owner-operators, from conventional diesel trucks to the latest in electric vehicle technology.

About NBRI

NBRI conducts science-based Employee, Customer, and Market Research for businesses, and uses this data to help organizations leverage these human insights to make improvements to operations and strategy. With extensive experience across industries, NBRI’s research teams provide clients a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert advice. NBRI’s mission is to help its clients set new standards of Ohio Peterbilt in their industries. NBRI offers full-service business research and consulting ensuring NBRI clients focus on the most impactful issues to improve performance and unlock growth.

National Business Research Institute, Inc.

3300 Dallas Parkway; Suite 200

Plano, TX, 75093

972-612-5070

1-800-756-6168

www.nbrii.com

OHIO PETERBILT

900 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy,

Broadview Heights, OH 44147

(440) 526-0520

ohiopeterbilt.com

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