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Inc. Magazine Names Xero as a 2024 Power Partner Award Winner

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2 hours ago

October 22, 2024

The annual list recognizes the country’s leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow

DENVER, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The prestigious list honors B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. This year’s list recognizes Xero, the global small business platform, among 359 companies in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, public relations, and productivity, as well as other critical areas of business.

Every company on the Inc. Power Partner award list received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of the business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, fundraising, etc., allowing founders to focus on their core missions.

“This is our definitive listing of vendors and suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in serving small- and midsize customers,” says Inc. editor in chief Mike Hofman. “As part of the vetting process, our team of editors, researchers and reporters gathered information on companies’ products and services, assessed their reputation as captured in online comments and forums, and collected customer testimonials to ensure that the sales pitch matches the actual client experience. In every case, we spoke to founders like you who were happy to attest to a vendor’s genuine commitment to a mutually beneficial business partnership. We’re happy to be the conduit for that positive word of mouth.”

“We are honored to be recognized as a winner of this year’s Power Partner Awards,” said Ben Richmond, Managing Director, North America at Xero. “This accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and underscores our commitment to supporting small businesses as they navigate the ever-changing business landscape and work to achieve their goals.”

Xero has made significant strides in the cloud accounting software industry; with more than four million subscribers worldwide, small business customers leverage Xero for efficient financial management, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name for small and medium-sized businesses. Xero’s innovative use of AI, exemplified by the launch of its smart business companion Just Ask Xero (JAX), has positioned it as a leader in the market. Xero also recently unveiled a suite of new product innovations designed to help small businesses manage their cash flow more effectively while providing deeper insights into their financial health, further demonstrating its commitment to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of small business customers worldwide.

To view the complete list, visit this webpage.

About Xero

Xero is a global small business platform with 4.2 million subscribers. Xero’s smart tools help small businesses and their advisors to manage core accounting functions like tax and bank reconciliation, and complete other important small business tasks like payroll and payments. Xero’s extensive ecosystem of connected apps and connections to banks and other financial institutions provide a range of solutions from within Xero’s open platform to help small businesses run their business and manage their finances more efficiently.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, digital, print, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Media Contact

Diandra Binney, Xero, 1 (201) 575-5987, diandra.binney@xero.com, https://www.xero.com/us/

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Allison Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Agtonomy

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13 mins ago

October 22, 2024

Allison Transmission’s venture capital arm invests in pioneer software and services company specializing in AI-enabled automation software for agriculture and land maintenance.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Allison Ventures, Allison Transmission’s venture capital arm, has made a strategic investment in Agtonomy, a software and services company specializing in advanced autonomous and AI solutions for agriculture and industrial applications. With this investment Allison will support Agtonomy in enhancing commercial productivity and operational efficiency through advanced automation and connectivity.

Founded in 2021, Agtonomy integrates its technology into well-known tractors and equipment, converting them into a digitally controlled, task-oriented system for agriculture that prioritizes safety, profitability and environmental sustainability. The California-based company has quickly distinguished itself with its innovative teleguidance application, which allows a single user to monitor and control a fleet, significantly reducing labor costs and increasing productivity for farmers.

“We are thrilled to welcome Allison to our distinguished group of investors. Their support is pivotal as we advance our mission to harness cutting-edge autonomy and AI solutions,” said Tim Bucher, CEO, Agtonomy. “Together, we are setting the stage for transformative impacts across industries.”

The investment will help provide Agtonomy with the necessary resources to expand its pilot program. This expansion will encompass a broader geographical reach as well as additional vehicle and implement platforms, catering to a more diverse range of agricultural needs and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the program.

“Allison Ventures is delighted to partner with Agtonomy, a company that not only aligns with our specific investment goals but also embodies our broader commitment to fostering innovation across various strategic domains,” said Todd Bradford, Vice President, Strategy, Business and Corporate Development, Allison Transmission. “This partnership extends beyond mere financial investment; it is about actively engaging in a journey of shared knowledge and technical collaboration.”

To learn more about Allison Ventures, visit allisontransmission.com.

To learn more about Agtonomy, visit agtonomy.com.

About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, agriculture, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

About Agtonomy
A California-based, farmer-founded software, services and technology company enabling autonomy to solve agriculture’s most immediate and pressing problems including labor scarcity, climate change and shrinking profit margins. Partnering within the equipment value chain for rapid commercialization, Agtonomy embeds their ‘smarts’ into brand-name tractors and implements, digitally transforming machinery into a remote-operated, task-driven ecosystem for safe, equitable, profitable and climate-smart agriculture.

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Utthunga Names Praveen Naik as Senior Vice President – Americas to Drive Industrial Innovation and Growth

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13 mins ago

October 22, 2024

HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Utthunga, a leading provider of engineering R&D, Industrial Solutions, and Digital Transformation Solutions & Services, today announced the appointment of Praveen Naik as Senior Vice President and Head of Americas Business . With over 18 years of global leadership experience, Praveen will oversee Utthunga’s expansion in the Americas, focusing on driving engineering excellence, strategic growth, and delivering innovative solutions for industrial transformation.

Krishnan K M, CEO of Utthunga, said:

“Praveen’s experience in collaborating with C-suite executives and their teams across industries aligns perfectly with Utthunga’s vision of growth and innovation. His expertise in crafting high-impact strategies, scaling high-performing teams, and executing solutions that deliver tangible results is precisely what we need as we expand in the Americas. With his proven track record, Praveen is uniquely positioned to lead this effort, ensuring Utthunga continues to deliver long-term, sustainable value to our clients in this critical region.”

Praveen joins Utthunga from Gartner, where he served as the Manager for the Americas Global Enterprise Oil and Gas team based in Houston. During his tenure at Gartner, he worked closely with C-suite executives and their teams to help them execute on critical digital and business transformation initiatives. Prior to Gartner, he held leadership roles at global organizations such as hp and iGATE (now Capgemini), delivering results across energy, manufacturing, banking and technology sectors.

Praveen Naik commented:

“Utthunga is at the cutting edge of engineering excellence and digital transformation. Their deep domain expertise, paired with an agile approach, presents an incredible opportunity to deliver measurable business outcomes. My focus will be on driving impactful engagements, fostering innovation, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring we develop sustainable solutions that address the evolving needs of the industrial sector”

Beyond his professional role, Naik is actively engaged in supporting the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas and as an Advisory Board Member for ProUnitas Inc. and Houston Christian University. He champions causes such as youth empowerment, equitable education, and sustainable growth.

About Utthunga

Founded in 2007, Utthunga delivers cutting-edge solutions to, Industrial OEMs, ISV, MSP and Industries like Energy, Chemicals. Metals, Mining, Minerals, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Utilities and others.

Focused on accelerating industrial efficiency and growth along with partners, Utthunga is set to redefine industrial transformation across the Americas with this new leadership. Learn more at www.utthunga.com.

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“House of War” Live Event & Podcast Series by Daniel Sadan Debuts This Week

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13 mins ago

October 22, 2024

Exploring radical Islamism, and the dangerous impact of the Muslim Brotherhood on the West.

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Daniel Sadan, an American businessman and Executive Producer is excited to announce the launch of House of War, a new live event and podcast series addressing the global threat posed by the Muslim Brotherhood’s imperialist ideology. The series explores the meaning of “Dar al-Harb” (House of War), which the Muslim Brotherhood and other terrorist groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda use to define territories outside Islamic rule as battlegrounds for future conquest.

The podcast and event series will feature leading experts in counterterrorism and geopolitics, offering an in-depth analysis of how radical Islamism infiltrates Western societies. The focus spans countries like the United States, Canada, the UK, and Australia, where extremist ideologies have penetrated political institutions and shaped policies.

Key Events and Guests

The series debuted with a live broadcast on August 18, 2024, titled “UK Radical Islamism: The Muslim Brotherhood and the UK’s Obsession with Israel.” Guests included Khaled Hassan and Dr. Mordechai Kedar, who discussed the Brotherhood’s ties to Western leaders and the dangerous alliance between radical Islamism, Marxism, and antisemitism.

Upcoming events will feature guests like Alan Shatter, Ireland’s former Minister for Defence, as well as Minister for Justice and Equality, who will discuss Europe’s challenges in countering Islamist extremism.

Broadcast & Engagement Opportunities

House of War airs live on Sundays at 1 PM EST across major platforms starting in late October 2024, including YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Each event includes live Q&A sessions, fostering real-time interaction with the audience. Episodes will also be available on-demand as podcasts.

Daniel Sadan emphasizes the global nature of the threat: “Radical Islamism isn’t just a regional issue—it’s a worldwide problem. Through House of War, we provide a platform for critical conversations and practical solutions.”

Join the Conversation

Stay engaged by following Daniel Sadan across social media and participating in live events. For media inquiries or upcoming event details, contact:

Daniel Sadan
President
DSP Media
press@danielsadan.com
+1 (240) 780-8205
‍https://www.danielsadan.com/about

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