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Alif Semiconductor Now Sampling World’s First BLE and Matter Wireless Microcontroller to Feature Neural Co-Processor for AI/ML Workloads

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Alif, which announced the Balletto™ Bluetooth MCU family in April, is now sampling its development kit, the DK-B1, to enable rapid prototyping of customer products that require ultra-low power Bluetooth Low Energy or 802.15.4 wireless connectivity. The MCU features a DSP engine and an NPU for efficient hardware acceleration of AI/ML workloads

PLEASANTON, Calif., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alif Semiconductor®, a leading global supplier of secure, connected, power efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, has released an evaluation board for its new Balletto product, the world’s first Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) wireless microcontroller to feature hardware optimization for AI/ML workloads.

The Balletto MCU gives manufacturers the opportunity to implement sophisticated AI/ML functions such as natural language speech recognition, AI noise cancellation, key word spotting, and audio beam forming in true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, and sensor fusion ML models in wearable devices and other types of space-constrained devices.

Alif today announces the availability of the DK-B1 development kit for the Balletto™ B1, a wireless MCU series which combines a powerful 160MHz Arm® Cortex®-M55 CPU core with Helium™ vector processing extension for fast and power efficient signal processing, an Arm Ethos™-U55 NPU, a Bluetooth Low Energy and 802.15.4 radio, and rich digital and analog capabilities in BGA or CSP package options.

Visitors to the Alif booth B4.106 at Electronica (Munich, Germany, 12-15 November 2024) can see demonstrations of the development kit for the Balletto B1 products.

Reza Kazerounian, President of Alif Semiconductor, said: “The announcement of availability of the Balletto wireless MCU family marks a notable milestone in the progress of the embedded world towards an AI-enhanced future. Balletto is the only wireless microcontroller platform which can provide meaningful AI capability with the small form factor and low-power operation required in endpoint devices. Now innovative embedded device designers can start discovering for themselves the astonishing AI capability and advanced MCU features in the Balletto MCUs.”

To learn more about the Balletto family of edge MCUs and fusion processors, please visit alifsemi.com or email contact@alifsemi.com

About Alif Semiconductor:

Alif Semiconductor is the industry-leading supplier of next-generation secure AI/ML-enabled 32-bit microcontrollers. Since 2019, Alif’s expanding offering of microcontrollers and fusion processors has been revolutionizing the way developers can create broad, scalable, and connected AI-enabled embedded applications that are genuinely power efficient. Alif Semiconductor is the only choice for power efficient microcontrollers that can handle heavy AI and ML workloads for battery-operated IoT devices. For more information go to  https://alifsemi.com/.

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REPLY: COVU Transforms Customer Experience with Amazon Connect, Partnering with Storm Reply

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CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Storm Reply, an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and member of the Reply network, has successfully implemented Amazon Connect for COVU, a leader in AI-native services for insurance agencies. This integration empowers COVU to enhance its customer experience, scale operations with a growing number of AI solutions, and drive business growth with a robust and flexible contact center platform.

COVU’s contact center, the core of its operations, manages customer calls, text messages, web inquiries, and emails for numerous client agencies. As the company grew, COVU sought to replace its legacy system, which had limitations in visibility and call management. To further elevate its telephony capabilities, gain deeper insights into essential metrics like average wait times and abandonment rates, and build a foundation for rapidly developing new AI solutions, COVU partnered with Storm Reply to implement Amazon Connect, a cloud-based contact center system.

Storm Reply implemented several AI-driven features, including real-time call transcription, automated redaction of personally identifiable information (PII), and AI-powered call summaries. Additionally, sentiment analysis was integrated to help agents and supervisors proactively manage customer satisfaction.

Since implementing Amazon Connect, COVU has boosted efficiency and scalability, using AI-driven insights to handle more interactions without raising costs. Enhanced call routing and real-time insights have cut call abandonment rates by 20% and helped meet service level agreements, setting the stage for scalable growth. The integration of AWS telephony and SMS technology has further positioned COVU to quickly expand its AI capabilities, including the development of an AI voice agent that answers calls when human agents are busy, and creates tickets for operations staff, enhancing service efficiency. As a result, agent satisfaction has increased by over 250%.

Amin Zarshenas, Cofounder and Chief Product Officer at COVU  shared, “With Amazon Connect’s ability to seamlessly integrate with other AI services, we are poised to quickly launch new AI applications, drive operational efficiencies to foster business growth, and ensure success for our clients. This shift allows my leadership team and me to move beyond operational challenges and focus on strategic initiatives that fuel our company’s growth.”

Don Mishory, Managing Partner at Storm Reply, added, “By implementing Amazon Connect, we’ve empowered COVU to achieve remarkable efficiency and scalability. With AI-driven insights and advanced call routing, COVU has enhanced customer interactions while keeping operational costs steady. The integration of AWS technology has also paved the way for innovative solutions like an AI voice agent, significantly improving service efficiency and agent experience.”

Learn more about how COVU enhanced its customer experience here.

Reply

Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialized companies, Reply defines and develops business models enabled by the new models of AI, big data, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply delivers consulting, system integration and digital services to organizations across the telecom and media; industry and services; banking and insurance; and public sectors. www.reply.com

Storm Reply

Storm Reply is a global leader in cloud-based solutions and services, specializing in the design and implementation of innovative Cloud infrastructures. As an AWS Premier Consulting Partner, Storm Reply supports businesses in implementing cloud systems, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Storm Reply helps enterprises leverage the cloud to drive business transformation and growth.

COVU

COVU is a tech-enabled partner for independent insurance agencies, offering an AI-powered platform that combines advanced technology with licensed support staff, market access, and expert advice. COVU’s all-in-one solution helps insurance agencies focus on strategic growth, improve customer service, and future-proof their operations.

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Therap Enhances Person-Centered Data Collection Tools and Expands Data Submission Window to Improve Individual Service Plans and Long-Term Care within the Human Services Sector

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TORRINGTON, Conn., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Therap Services, the forefront provider of HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for organizations and agencies in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and broader human services sectors, has recently expanded its ISP Data submission window and introduced key enhancements to its data collection and reporting features. These updates offer significant benefits to service providers by enhancing the management and tracking of goals and objectives, helping to improve overall care and outcomes.

A major improvement is the extension of the ISP Data submission window from six months to 13 months. This expanded time frame offers greater flexibility for providers to submit, update, and adjust data as necessary, ensuring that documentation stays up-to-date even in complex or evolving care scenarios. This longer window allows for more comprehensive data collection and reporting, ultimately leading to more accurate tracking of individual progress.

In addition to the extended submission window, Therap has made some other enhancements to the ISP Data module, designed to make the data collection process more streamlined and user-friendly. These improvements focus on simplifying the entry of key information, enabling staff to record data more efficiently and accurately. With these updates, service providers can better monitor individual progress, make more informed decisions, and adjust care plans as needed.

The reporting features within the ISP Data module have also been enhanced to provide more meaningful and actionable insights. By improving report generation and search functionality, providers can more easily track trends, measure outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. These updates support providers in delivering higher-quality services by offering clearer visibility into the effectiveness of their programs.

Overall, the expanded ISP Data submission window and enhanced features empower providers to deliver better care, improving outcomes for vulnerable populations.

For more information on Therap’s comprehensive eSolution for Person-Centered services, please visit https://www.therapservices.net/products/comprehensive-esolution-for-person-centered-services/

About Therap

Therap’s comprehensive and HIPAA-compliant software is used in human services settings for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV and billing.

Learn more at www.therapservices.net

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TD Integrates with TouchBistro to Provide Payment Solution to Canadian Restaurant Owners

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TouchBistro POS and restaurant management system enables restaurant owners to manage orders, reservations, staffing, floor plan, and reconcile bills on one platform

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2024 /CNW/ – TD Bank Group (TD) is pleased to announce a collaboration with independent software vendor, TouchBistro, enabling Canadian restaurant and food service entrepreneurs to consolidate all management and payment services into one, easy to use POS and restaurant management system. Available to all TD customers, TouchBistro provides restaurateurs with everything they need to drive sales and streamline operations through their comprehensive suite of front of house, back of house, and guest engagement technology.

“Collaborating with TouchBistro gives our merchants the ability to integrate their TD payment devices and benefit from the restaurant POS functionality and features that TouchBistro has to offer,” says Alec Morley, Senior Vice President, Canadian Small Business Banking at TD. “In turn, Merchants have the peace of mind being supported by a bank and software vendor that they know and trust, helping entrepreneurs feel at ease while managing their restaurant business.”

When it comes to paying for meals, TouchBistro’s 2024 Canadian Diner Trends Report found that 84 percent of Canadian diners prefer to settle up by using either a credit or debit card, and 76 percent of patrons prefer using a handheld payment terminal that is brought to the table.

“Offering merchants the ability to integrate their TD payment device directly with a restaurant management tool allows them to deliver what Canadian diners are looking for – ease of payment combined with enhanced customer service,” says Morley. “When things like reservations, managing orders and floor plans, plus the ability to reconcile bills are offered in one platform, restaurant staff can focus their attention on diners and delivering the quality customer service that we know Canadians are looking for.”

“TouchBistro is constantly evolving to offer best-in-class solutions to operators, and we are excited to work with TD as one of our integrated payments providers,” said Samir Zabaneh, Chairman and CEO of TouchBistro. “As we continue to be the most comprehensive all-in-one POS and restaurant management system, this collaboration is a natural fit as we expand our portfolio to offer diverse solutions that cater to Canadian operators’ unique needs.”

Offering an integrated payment solution allows merchants to improve efficiencies, generate insights about their business, ensure that payment data is secure and provide a pleasant customer experience.

For more information on the TD-integrated payment solution with TouchBistro please visit: https://www.touchbistro.com/tdintegration/

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (“TD” or the “Bank”). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 27.5 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; Wealth Management and Insurance, including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD Cowen. TD also ranks among the world’s leading online financial services firms, with more than 17 million active online and mobile customers. TD had $1.97 trillion in assets on July 31, 2024. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol “TD” on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

About TouchBistro

TouchBistro is an all-in-one POS and restaurant management system that makes running a restaurant easier by providing essential front of house, back of house, and guest engagement solutions on one powerful platform. TouchBistro helps restaurateurs streamline and simplify their operations, drive sales, and deliver a great guest experience. For additional information, visit TouchBistro.com.

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