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Kapor Foundation Announces New Fellows Focused on Tech Equity Across Education and Workforce

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3 months ago

October 17, 2024

Kapor Foundation awarded grants to academics and journalists researching and reporting on issues of ethical, responsible and equitable tech pathways and AI tools

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kapor Foundation today announced its new cohort of fellowship grantees in academia and journalism. The 14 awardees—nine in academia and five in journalism—are conducting groundbreaking research that uncover how current systems (from education to workplace to venture capital) create disparities in access, opportunities, and experiences across the tech sector. Their work, which aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to closing equity gaps, will receive support for dissertations, theses, or long-form journalism pieces that amplify more precise problem definitions and updated solutions.

These grantees are pursuing projects in one of five critical subject areas: computer science equity, inclusive tech pathways, tech accountability, entrepreneurship, and responsible AI. Each of the 14 fellows was selected for their intellectual rigor and the significance and potential impact of their research projects to the tech ecosystem.

“Research is a vital tool in dismantling systemic inequities in the tech sector. By supporting academics and journalists who are deeply exploring these complex issues, we are not only fostering a deeper understanding of the barriers that exist but also driving actionable solutions,” said Dr. Sonia Koshy, Chief Research Officer at the Kapor Foundation.

The 9 academic researchers represent a diverse group of doctoral or master’s students. They are producing in-depth research on a wide range of topics, including barriers to capital access for Black tech founders, rights-based AI regulatory frameworks, and the development of ethical, youth-inclusive AI auditing processes.

The 9 Kapor Foundation Academic Fellows for 2024 are:

● Erin Anderson, Georgia State University

● Andrea Dean, Georgetown University
Law Center

● Errika Moore, Georgia Institute of
Technology

● Deepa Muralidhar, Georgia State
University

● Annabel Rothschild, Georgia Institute of
Technology

● Kaelyn Sanders, Michigan State
University

● Jaemarie Solyst, Carnegie Mellon
University

● Alicia Tsai, University of California,
Berkeley

● Meagan Turner, University of
Louisville

The five media fellows are a group of experienced investigative journalists working at publications across the country. They are conducting deep dives into crucial tech justice issues, such as AI’s evolving role in education and decision making on its deployment in schools , the ethical use of Indigenous data in AI training, barriers to entry and retention in Detroit’s tech industry, and tech accountability and censorship.

The 5 Kapor Foundation Media Fellows for 2024 are:

Jesse Dukes, CrosscurrentsTara Garcia Mathewson, CalMatters/The MarkupMeghan Sullivan, Indian Country TodayTasmiha Khan, PalabraEthan Bakuli, Workshift

For more information, please visit the Kapor Foundation’s Fellowship page here.

About The Kapor Foundation
The Kapor Foundation works at the intersection of racial equity and technology by removing barriers in order to make the technology ecosystem more diverse, inclusive, and impactful for communities of color. The Kapor Foundation is a recognized leader in the movement to transform the technology ecosystem by expanding access to computer science education, conducting research on disparities in the technology pipeline, supporting nonprofit organizations and initiatives, and investing in gap-closing startups and entrepreneurs. For more information on the Kapor Foundation and the Kapor family of organizations, SMASH and Kapor Capital, visit www.kaporcenter.org

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Made4net and Gather AI Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Accuracy and Efficiency

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20 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology streamline warehouse operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs

TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Made4net, a global provider of cloud-based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & end-to-end supply chain execution software, and inventory intelligence solution Gather AI, are proud to announce their partnership. Together, the two companies deliver innovative inventory management solutions that empower joint customers like Barrett Distribution Centers and Taylor Logistics with WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology to streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs.

Joint customer, Barrett Distribution Centers, demonstrates the transformative impact of the Made4net and Gather AI partnership. By utilizing Gather AI’s advanced AI-based drone inventory technology with Made4net’s 3PL warehouse management system, Synapse 3PLExpert WMS, Barrett ensures unparalleled inventory accuracy for Stadium Goods, a consignment e-tailer specializing in high-value sneakers. The drones, equipped with computer image AI-driven software, autonomously scan and verify the placement of 500,000 pairs of shoes stored across complex warehouse layouts.

Similarly, Taylor Logistics has achieved faster and more cost-effective cycle counts for cases and pallets using the Gather AI solution in conjunction with Synapse 3PLExpert WMS. By automating inventory data collection and seamlessly syncing it back into the WMS, Taylor ensures real-time accuracy while optimizing operational efficiency.

“Partnering with Gather AI reinforces Made4net’s commitment to continue introducing innovative technology and delivering state-of-the-art solutions that drive supply chain excellence,” said Amit Levy, EVP of Sales and Strategy at Made4net. “By combining our robust WMS capabilities with Gather AI’s cutting-edge inventory intelligence technology, we’re helping our customers achieve new levels of accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings.”

“Gather AI’s mission is to empower warehouses with actionable insights that reduce costs and improve operations,” said Sankalp Arora, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. “Collaborating with Made4net enables us to bring these benefits to more customers, helping them stay competitive in today’s fast-paced logistics landscape.”

About Made4net
Made4net is a leading global provider of best-in-class, cloud-based supply chain execution and warehouse management solutions for organizations of all sizes to improve the speed and efficiency of their supply chain. Visit www.made4net.com to learn more.

About Gather AI
Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is a market leader in supply chain AI to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Visit www.gather.ai to learn more.

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ADP Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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20 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.54 per share payable April 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025.

About ADP (NASDAQ – ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People are trademarks of ADP, Inc.

ADP – Investor Relations

Investor Relations Contacts:
Matthew Keating, CFA
973.974.3037
Matthew.Keating@adp.com

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Media Contact:
Allyce Hackmann
201.400.4583
Allyce.Hackmann@adp.com

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CobbleStone Software Announces 2025 Roadshow for Client CLM Training

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20 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

CobbleStone Software announces its 2025 Roadshow, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.”

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – is excited to announce its 2025 Roadshow for clients, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.” This immersive training will provide personalized learning, hands-on practice, and actionable insights for users of CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract management and eProcurement software.

“Through this event, we aim to provide a collaborative learning environment that encourages clients to navigate the complexities of contract management with ease and confidence using CobbleStone Contract Insight.” – Bradford Jones, VP of Sales & Marketing at CobbleStone

Improper or outdated contract management methods make operations difficult – and contract managers are feeling the heat. According to a World Commerce & Contracting survey of its members, 84 percent experience pressure for contract simplification (1). Thankfully, a strong contract management software solution that also supports continued learning and mastery can foster contract automation and a more straightforward process.

Such is the purpose of CobbleStone’s 2025 Roadshow for client training: to go above and beyond just providing an award-winning contract management solution and continue equipping contract managers with its widely praised learning and practice resources.

CobbleStone clients are encouraged to sign up for this can’t-miss CLM event with the following locations and dates:

> Orlando, Florida on April 25th

> Chicago, Illinois on May 16th

> Los Angeles, California on September 26th

> Dallas, Texas on October 24th

Click here to learn more and/or register for the event!

“Our 2025 Roadshow reflects our commitment to fostering client empowerment and equipping our users with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed,” says Bradford Jones, VP of Sales and Marketing at CobbleStone Software.

Contact CobbleStone Software for a free demo.

For more information, email Sales@CobbleStoneSoftware.com or call 866-330-0056.

About CobbleStone Software:

CobbleStone Software is a celebrated leader in contract management software solutions whose flagship CLM software solution – CobbleStone Contract Insight – expedites contract management, vendor management, eProcurement, and eSourcing processes while offering seamless integrations, ease-of-use, and high scalability. CobbleStone’s contract lifecycle management solutions provide simplified contract and vendor tracking, highly configurable email alerts, user-friendly calendar notifications, intelligent contract workflow automation, highly robust security options, streamlined authoring of contract templates with dynamic clauses, centralized revenue/cost management, detailed text indexing and searching, future-minded vendor/client ratings, robust document version control, custom contract management reports, speedy IntelliSign® electronic signatures, more intelligent contracts with VISDOM® artificial intelligence and machine learning, and more.

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Sean Heck, CobbleStone Software, 866-330-0056, Marketing@CobbleStoneSoftware.com, https://www.cobblestonesoftware.com/

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