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Follett Announces Partnership with Mirada Capital to Enhance Custom Merchandise Offerings on Campuses Nationwide

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WESTCHESTER, Ill. and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Follett Higher Education, North America’s largest campus retailer, today announced a strategic partnership with Texas-based Mirada Capital Group to assume operations of Advanced-Online, an on-demand products business serving higher education and corporate clients under the Follett On Demand brand.

“With Mirada Capital as our partner for on-demand products, we are confident that we’ll be able to serve even more customers with one-of-a-kind merchandise and gifts,” said Emmanuel Kolady, CEO of Follett Higher Education. “This partnership empowers us to meet the growing demand for customizable, branded merchandise, ensuring our campus partners have access to top-tier products, delivered exactly when they need them.”

The transition allows Follett to focus on its core collegiate retail business, while Advanced-Online, under Mirada Capital’s leadership, is positioned for accelerated growth. With local leadership and targeted investment, the company will enhance its technology and better serve both Follett’s campus partners and Advanced-Online’s corporate clients, expanding its on-demand offerings with greater efficiency and innovation. Follett will maintain an equity stake in the business and continue its partnership with Advanced-Online for on-demand products, custom decoration, licensing, and other merchandising needs.

“At Mirada Capital, we believe in the power of partnership to drive sustainable growth,” said Jimmy Mathews, Founder of Mirada Capital Group. “We are excited to work closely with Follett to support its campus partners with best-in-class on-demand products.”

Brian Schellbach, Vice President of Sales and Product Management at Advanced-Online, will continue to lead the Advanced-Online team, ensuring a seamless transition for both employees and customers.

To learn more about Follett On Demand, visit https://follett.com/on-demand/

About Follett Higher Education
Follett Higher Education is dedicated to supporting the academic journey by providing innovative and comprehensive solutions for campus retail, course materials, and more. Serving over 1,000 college and university partners, Follett is committed to student success and creating meaningful retail experiences that drive campus pride and engagement.

About Mirada Capital Group
Mirada Capital Group is a Texas-based family office focused on private equity investments in the lower middle market. With significant experience in manufacturing, retail, and technology transformations, Mirada Capital is dedicated to long-term value creation, scalability, and responsible leadership.

CONTACT: media@follet.com

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PayrollOrg’s Chapter Leadership Summit to Equip Payroll Chapter Leaders with Tools for Success

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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayrollOrg (PAYO) will provide local chapter leaders with the essential tools and guidance they need to ensure the ongoing success of their chapters at the Chapter Leadership Summit, November 7 – 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Supporting our chapter leaders is crucial to the growth and sustainability of local chapters,” said Dan Maddux, executive director of PayrollOrg. “The Chapter Leadership Summit is designed to not only provide practical tools and strategies but also foster a strong network of motivated leaders who can inspire their teams and communities.”

Participants will have the unique opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, exchange ideas, and develop strategies to motivate their chapter members. Tailored educational sessions will offer specialized training on critical topics such as fiscal responsibility, general chapter operations, and event planning. These sessions will be led by guest speakers with expertise in chapter management and leadership development.

The conference will be held at MEET Las Vegas in downtown Las Vegas. Visit PAYO online to view the full conference agenda. The event is sponsored by Wisely by ADP.

PayrollOrg is the leader in payroll education, publications, and training. Visit PAYO online at www.payroll.org.

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New features revealed for PaperCut Hive cloud print management solution

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Groundbreaking enhancements improve print management with intelligent job routing, advanced security protocols, low-touch onboarding, and cost-tracking tools, redefining industry standards.

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PaperCut Software, a global leader in print management solutions, announces the latest feature upgrades to PaperCut Hive, its cloud-native print management solution. This release, including intelligent print job routing, advanced security with SSO and MFA, and comprehensive print cost tracking, empowers organizations to streamline printing while enhancing security and efficiency across all user levels.

With innovations such as “Autopilot” intelligent print job routing, customizable print delivery profiles, and SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO) with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), PaperCut Hive is now more adaptable than ever. The updates aim to make secure, efficient printing accessible for businesses of all sizes, providing admins with greater control and flexibility over their printing infrastructure.

“PaperCut Hive’s latest features redefine what’s possible in cloud-native print management,” said Keith O’Brien, Head of Cloud Products at PaperCut. “We’ve developed tools that give admins unprecedented control over print routing and security while delivering an intuitive, low-touch experience for end users. By simplifying onboarding and reducing the burden on IT, PaperCut Hive continues to bring scalable, secure print management to organizations of all sizes.”

Key enhancements include the following:

Autopilot Intelligent Routing: The new Autopilot feature selects optimal print nodes automatically, ensuring efficient print delivery in any network environment.Advanced Print Delivery Profiles: Allows IT administrators to customize print job routing based on unique organizational needs, optimizing efficiency.Enhanced Security with SAML SSO and MFA: Provides secure, unified access for admins and end users, integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise systems.Comprehensive Cost Tracking: New financial tools give visibility over print and copy expenses, promoting accountability and encouraging cost-saving measures.Intuitive, Self-Serve User Onboarding: Low-touch onboarding lets end users set up their devices independently, freeing up IT resources.

This release also includes expanded support for major printer brands with new Kyocera and Lexmark apps, ensuring compatibility with a broader range of devices and simplifying the setup for organizations of any size.

 

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Acclime enters strategic partnership with Danish Industry

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SINGAPORE, HONG KONG and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acclime, providing businesses with corporate, governance, and advisory services throughout Asia and major markets, announces today that it has entered a strategic partnership with Danish Industry (DI) to provide high-end corporate and professional services to the members of DI in the markets where Acclime operates.

DI is a private business and employers’ organisation representing more than 20,000 member companies in Denmark, making it the country’s largest commercial association. DI helps its members transform global opportunities into business successes, with 1,200 employees dedicated to the task in Copenhagen, Brussels, Mumbai, Chennai, New York, Shanghai, Berlin, Nairobi and Seoul. There are also associated partner offices in Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

In the partnership agreement between DI and Acclime today, DI’s operations in Shanghai will become an integral part of the Acclime Group in line with DI’s strategy of expanding its presence across the Asia-Pacific region to greater service Danish and other Scandinavian businesses.

Acclime has operational centres in 14 markets across the Asia-Pacific region. Its Greater China reach includes offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Acclime boasts more than 1,400 professionals working to provide its 16,000+ clients with advisory, market entry, business compliance, accounting, tax, payroll and legal solutions. This positions Acclime as the ideal service provider for DI’s members as they seek to expand their Asian presence.

Mr. Izzy Silva, CEO of Acclime, commented: “We welcome this partnership as it clearly increases our reach and forms a strong link to businesses across Scandinavia wishing to expand operations in Asia. We look forward to introducing our services to DI’s existing clients and new members who are looking east.”

DI’s Deputy CEO, Mr. Thomas Bustrup, added: “I was in Shanghai at the beginning of DI’s operations there in 2003 and have seen how the team have expertly assisted Danish companies with their China expansions. Bringing in Acclime’s expertise and strength allows us to become a better part of our members’ full expansion journey across the entire Asia-Pacific region. This has long been a dream of ours, and we are excited to see this new potential.”

Managing Director of DI Asia Base in Shanghai, Mr Glen Mikkelsen, and his team of 20 professional staff will transfer with the business across to Acclime China. A comprehensive program of marketing outreach activities is planned to the DI membership base to inform them of the new services and markets available via this strategic partnership with Acclime.

About Acclime

Acclime provides businesses with corporate, governance, and advisory services. It operates in 14 countries, employing over 1,400 dedicated professionals. The firm provides a comprehensive range of professional services and business advisory to help businesses navigate complex regulatory environments and achieve their goals at all stages of the business life cycle.

About Danish Industry

Danish Industry (DI) is Denmark’s largest, most representative and most influential business and employers’ organisation, covering manufacturing as well as service industries across sectors such as transport, energy, IT, health, trade and professional services. DI helps Danish companies every day in their efforts to win in international markets and turn global opportunities into successful businesses – locally, nationally and internationally.

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