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The Sigourney Award-2024 Recipients Honored For Outstanding Work Advancing Psychoanalytic Principles Globally

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Four Recipients’ Work From Israel, Sweden, Canada and South Africa Earns The Sigourney Award-2024

SEATTLE, Nov. 12, 2024 /CNW/ — The Sigourney Award Trust annually recognizes outstanding work that advances psychoanalytic thought and principles throughout the world. Robin A. Deutsch, PhD and Analyst Co-Trustee of The Sigourney Award Trust, today announces three individuals and one organization whose work of the past decade earns The Sigourney Award-2024 and a substantial cash prize. Recipients include: Merav Roth, PhD (Tel Aviv, Israel); Björn Salomonsson, MD (Stockholm, Sweden); Dominique Scarfone, MD (Montreal, Canada); and The Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust (Johannesburg, South Africa).

“The 2024 recipients’ work has uniquely and positively impacted populations, including the youngest among us, by expanding access and understanding of psychoanalysis as well as psychotherapy’s benefits to professionals and the general public,” says Dr. Deutsch. “The anonymous judges, who likewise conduct exemplary professional careers, evaluated work from 10 countries to select work that most closely aligned with Mary Sigourney’s original intent.”

Founded by Mary Sigourney in 1989, The Sigourney Award was established to recognize and promote exceptional work that advances psychoanalytic principles and their ability to better humankind.

Work Meriting The Sigourney Award-2024 (Alphabetical order)

Merav Roth, PhD (Tel Aviv, Israel)
Prof. Merav Roth’s exceptional interdisciplinary work included an unparalleled approach to psychoanalysis and literature, which gave readers a better understanding of the deep psychic processes involved in reading and earned her a reputation as a pioneering psychoanalytic thinker. Her notable work also expands to her impactful role as a writer and activist on trauma, ethics and culture in Israel and abroad.  Accomplishments in the past decade include her first book, A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Reading Literature – Reading the Reader (Routledge, 2020), where she described the unconscious processes involved in reading literature. As the former chair of the psychoanalytic psychotherapy program at Tel Aviv University, Roth established and still chairs “The Clinic For All” which provides pro-bono psychotherapy for deprived or disadvantaged populations. As a professor at the University of Haifa, Roth established a new philanthropic initiative, “Interweaving,” a culturally sensitive clinic for disadvantaged populations. Following the events of October 7 in Israel, Roth’s psychoanalytic work with trauma was swiftly employed to provide guidance and wide-reaching help, including establishing with two colleagues a philanthropic network of 450 psychoanalysts who provide long-term pro-bono support to survivors and their family members.

Björn Salomonsson, MD (Stockholm, Sweden)
Dr. Björn Salomonsson’s work has profoundly amplified psychoanalytic knowledge and infant caretaking techniques, and engaged non-psychoanalytic healthcare professionals participating in pre-, peri-, and post-natal care of mothers and infants. An Associate Professor at Swedish Psychoanalytic Institute, Salomonsson combined training in psychoanalysis and research to improve the early life of distressed babies by wholly refining Psychoanalytic Parent-Infant Psychotherapy (PIP) methodology. He also co-founded The A Primo Foundation, with successful courses for nurses, midwives and psychologists in Maternity Units and Child Health Centers. His work pioneered psychoanalytic techniques for working directly with child health nurses who had little to no prior psychoanalytic exposure. Nurses used the techniques to address perturbed infant-parent relationships and creatively and respectfully bring a psychoanalytic understanding of the infant’s and parents’ experience of troubled relationships. In his book Psychodynamic Interventions in Pregnancy and Infancy (2018), Salomonsson systematically describes how a therapist can practice treatment beyond the one-to-one model and deliver a multi-relationship-based psychoanalytic therapy model by actively engaging the infant during psychoanalytic therapy. Today, PIP is viewed as highly relevant for every analyst.

Dominique Scarfone, MD (Montreal, Canada)  
Prof. Dominique Scarfone’s influential work has advanced a veritable renaissance in the study and transmission of French psychoanalyst Jean Laplanche’s work and produced essential theoretical contributions in unconscious communication, temporality, and the translational model of the psyche. Providing a new approach to Freudian thinking, his endeavors bridge French, British and North American psychoanalytic culture. Scarfone’s work demonstrates how the marriage of tradition with radical thinking can expand the field of psychoanalysis. While maintaining a solid belief that Freud’s foundational method offers a common ground between these cultures, he has urged persistent questioning and reconsidering of Freud’s methods to liberate new thinking. Scarfone has illuminated a modern approach to how the psychosexual enters all these domains through work addressing clinical matters, questions of transference and repetition, one’s relationship to art and ethics, and the deep complexity of what it means to be human. Within the past ten years Scarfone has published three significant books including Laplanche (2014), The Unpast (2015), and The Reality of the Message: Psychoanalysis in the Wake of Jean Laplanche (2023).

The Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust (Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa)
The Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust’s outstanding work addresses the country’s traumatic past and current uncertainties, major challenges to personal relationships, mental-health challenges related to poverty, unemployment, poor infrastructure, and other crises by ingeniously magnifying the accessibility and efficacy of psychoanalytic treatment in South Africa. Ububele’s approach is rooted in the lived experiences of Johannesburg and Alexandra’s community of over 500,000 people overburdened by harsh poverty, serious crime, corruption and the lesser recognized but lasting impact of apartheid. An essential awareness and acknowledgement of transference and the influence of the unconscious informs unique initiatives centered on promoting healthy parent-child attachment through the development of low-cost, replicable models of psychoanalytically informed interventions. Two examples include the Ububele Umdlezane Parent-Infant Programs focused on the first thousand days of life and the Therapy and Assessment Clinic which conducts psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy services. Ububele’s capacity building methods offer initial and continuing training emphasizing the transference relationship and the necessity of working beyond the surface. The training provides youth and caregivers the psychoanalytically informed psycho-emotional support needed to succeed in breaking inter-generational cycles of emotional poverty and mental health despair. 

“The Sigourney Award’s canons are unwavering and the Trust works tirelessly to ensure that Mary Sigourney’s intent is honored with a wholly independent assessment of exceptional work with each year’s Awards. We are fortunate to attract applications and nominations from around the world representing ground-breaking work that has advanced psychoanalytic thought and principles,” says Michael J. Harrington, JD, Attorney Co-Trustee of The Sigourney Award Trust.

Visit The Sigourney Award to review all recipients’ announcements. Applications for The Sigourney Award-2025 open March 1, 2025 for qualifying work completed between 2015-2024. Follow social platforms on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @SigourneyAward, and X @sigourney_the.

About The Sigourney Award
The Sigourney Award Trust, a wholly independent nonprofit organization established by Mary Sigourney in 1989, annually bestows The Sigourney Award as international recognition and reward for outstanding work that has advanced psychoanalytic principles. Ms. Sigourney was a psychotherapist, publisher, and community activist who had a passionate interest in psychoanalysis and understood its ability to benefit and extend human conversation across various disciplines. Since 1990, The Sigourney Award has rewarded and promoted outstanding work. To date, 149 Award recipients from 22 countries represent her global vision. Judges of The Sigourney Award remain anonymous to ensure an unbiased and thorough evaluation practice. Work honored by The Sigourney Award has significantly contributed to human affairs on topics ranging from clinical psychoanalysis, neuroscience, feminism, and political oppression.

Media Contact: Kelly Wisecarver, kelly@wisecarverpr.com

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Devicie Inks Exclusive Deal with Managed Service Provider Entag to Provide Secure Modern Endpoint Management, Powered by Microsoft Intune

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Partnership positions Devicie at the heart of Entag’s Microsoft-first strategy and to drive its Telstra business

SYDNEY, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Devicie, a leader in optimised Microsoft Intune deployment and maintenance solutions, today announced it has signed an exclusive agreement with Entag, a managed service provider (MSP) and leading tech innovator for enterprise and government clients.

“Devicie has secured our first major MSP deal with Entag, a company that we fit nicely with from a technological perspective, but also because our organisations share many of the same goals and optimism for growth,” says Colin Britton, COO at Devicie. “We offer MSPs a layer of value with secure, modern endpoint management, powered by both Microsoft Intune and Devicie and we look forward to growing our business and expertise with Entag.”

Entag chose Devicie to drive its Microsoft-First strategy, bringing unmatched efficiency, consistency, and scalability to every new Intune 365 customer. As part of the agreement, Devicie is now Entag’s exclusive partner across Australia’s technology and telecommunications company Telstra’s enterprise, business and government channels. This partnership positions Devicie at the heart of Entag’s growth strategy.

“Entag is a rapidly growing MSP specialising in Microsoft technologies with a diverse portfolio of customers,” says Kris Carver, CEO at Entag. “We are excited to partner with Devicie as they are also highly focused on maximising value from Microsoft deployments and align with our goal of empowering our customers to streamline operations, drive growth and unlock untapped potential.”

“Cybersecurity attacks are becoming much more sophisticated and always changing,” says Kevin Magee, Global Director of Cybersecurity Startups @ Microsoft for Startups. “As a member of the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program and the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), Devicie is well positioned to execute on our shared mission to collaborate within the cybersecurity community and with Entag to improve our customers’ ability to predict, detect, and respond to security threats faster.”

Devicie empowers Entag to get the organisation’s they support into a cloud-native state by automating the implementation and ongoing management of Microsoft Intune. Its multi-tenant solution enables efficient and consistent management of endpoints across multiple clients with zero-touch configuration, automatic updates, application patching, built-in remediation and enhanced management and compliance reporting. With Devicie, Entag can ensure end-users are productive, secure and uniformly adhering to agreed compliance standards at scale, while freeing up critical resources to work on other high-value projects and professional service offerings.

About Devicie

Devicie provides automated, always-optimised Intune deployment and maintenance at scale. Devicie’s unique approach to an optimal state of modern management — featuring zero-touch configuration, advanced security, and compliance capabilities — transforms Intune adoption and maximises Microsoft 365 utilisation, all without the workload. By fostering synergy between Security and IT departments, as well as empowering CSPs and partners, Devicie emerges as a vital asset for contemporary organisations and partners striving to streamline IT operations and amplify productivity on an international scale. For further details, visit www.devicie.com.

About Entag

Entag is a leading Telstra Platinum Plus partner and have been providing managed solutions for ICT services across Australia for over a decade.

We’re an innovative solutions provider who’s committed to helping customers realise the value of their investment in ICT, deliver outcomes and focus on what’s important to them, delivering exceptional services to their customers.

Entag has achieved Telstra Queensland partner of the Year for 3 years running, in 2021, 2022 & 2023. Samsung has also taken notice and recognised Entag as a recommended managed service provider, for the innovative solutions we deliver to mobile-first customers.

Our solutions portfolio covers whole of business products and services, from core networking, IoT and 5G connectivity, unified communications, Microsoft 365 and endpoint management, ensuring your staff can get the job done wherever and whenever they need to.

At Entag, we put our people and customers first, with internal reward and recognition initiatives that focus on delivering outcomes and supporting our local communities through events like Valley Velo.

For more information, visit www.ENTAG.com.au

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Ricoh IM C320F Wins 2025 Pick Award from Keypoint Intelligence

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TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Asia Pacific is proud to announce that its A4 colour multifunction printer, the RICOH IM C320F, has been designated “Highly Recommended” and awarded the esteemed “BLI Pick Award 2025” by Keypoint Intelligence.

Built with enterprise-grade capabilities, the IM C320F is designed to support fast-paced work environments by offering a compact yet powerful solution that streamlines workflows and enhances productivity. This BLI award acknowledges the device’s exceptional print quality, intuitive design, and versatile functionality.

“This recognition underscores Ricoh’s commitment to delivering reliable, innovative print solutions that empower businesses to excel,” said Kei Uesugi, Managing Director of Ricoh Asia Pacific. “The IM C320F exemplifies our dedication to enhancing user experience while supporting sustainable practices.”

Key Features of the IM C320F

Intuitive Smart Operation Panel: Features a tiltable 7-inch touchscreen with up to 99 custom workflows, making routine tasks easier and faster.Outstanding Print Quality: Delivers vivid colours, crisp text, and clean lines for professional-grade results.Mobile & NFC Integration: Supports mobile printing and NFC technology for secure, flexible printing from multiple devices.Sustainable Design: Incorporates energy-efficient features and recycled materials to support environmental goals.Streamlined Maintenance: Simplified remote management ensures minimal downtime, helping teams stay focused on their work.

Optimised for Productivity

The IM C320F excels with quick first-print speeds, versatile job handling, and efficient workflow tools, making it ideal for businesses looking to optimise performance across various work settings. Its intuitive interface and advanced print drivers simplify interactions both at the device and from desktops, enhancing overall efficiency.

About BLI Office Hardware Pick Awards

Buyers Lab Picks stand alone in the industry and are hard-earned awards as they are based on rigorous testing, including an extensive durability assessment and evaluation of key attributes such as usability, image quality, and value. Each product that passes its lab test earns the “Highly Recommended” or “Recommended” Seal and a Certificate of Reliability, with the best performers qualifying as “Pick” contenders.

About Ricoh

Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh’s global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).

It is Ricoh’s mission and vision to empower individuals to find ‘Fulfillment through Work’ by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.
For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

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DeepL unveils next frontier for Language AI with voice translation solution: DeepL Voice

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Available in two distinct models, DeepL Voice is the company’s first voice translation solution for real-time spoken interactionsNew tools launch at the company’s inaugural flagship event, DeepL Dialogues

COLOGNE, Germany, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the launch of its first voice translation solution DeepL Voice, with the first two products unveiled: Voice for Meetings and Voice for Conversations. DeepL Voice makes it possible to conduct virtual meetings across several languages as well as real-time translation for in-person conversations.

“Bringing the quality and security that DeepL is known for to real-time speech translation was the next frontier for us as a business and we’re excited to finally unveil our first products. Building on the expertise and models we’ve developed since our launch in 2017, we’ve been working closely with customers as part of a beta program to ensure that we’re delivering a solution that solves real-life challenges businesses face,” said Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder at DeepL.

“DeepL is already a leader in written translation, but real time speech translation is an entirely different story. When translating speech as it happens, you’re dealing with incomplete input, pronunciation issues, latency and more, all of which can lead to inaccurate translations and poor user experience. These are the same challenges that are oftentimes faced in human conversation that can lead to misunderstandings, so we built a solution that would take these into account from the offset and enable businesses to break down language barriers by enabling them to communicate in multiple languages as required,” Kutylowski continued.

The launch of DeepL Voice marks the company’s first foray into speech-based translations, bringing DeepL’s industry leading translation quality and security to spoken communication with two powerful products:

DeepL Voice for Meetings eliminates language barriers from virtual meetings. It enables every meeting participant to speak in their preferred language, while other participants receive translated captions in real-time so they can engage and communicate in their native language thus increasing engagement through clearer communication and allowing people to communicate where it was previously not possible.DeepL Voice for Conversations works on mobile devices to enable one-on-one, in-person conversations across languages thanks to translated captions. It provides two convenient viewing modes to ensure each person can follow translations easily on one device.

DeepL Voice expands the company’s suite of robust language and communication tools available via the DeepL Language AI platform, which is trusted by 100,000 businesses and governments worldwide for its accuracy and security. To ensure that it achieves the high levels of quality and accuracy required for business usage that DeepL is known for, this new Voice technology is powered by AI models trained on diverse data sets that take into account different accents and environments.

DeepL Voice is now available to businesses worldwide and supports the following spoken languages at launch, with more to follow in the future: English, German, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Dutch, French, Turkish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Italian, with translated captions available in all 33 DeepL Translator supported languages.

The launch of DeepL Voice was the pinnacle of DeepL’s first flagship conference, DeepL Dialogues, hosted in Berlin on November 13. Audience members in attendance were able to see a live-demo, hear from beta customers and see how the solutions can enable them to break down language barriers across their business communication.

Christine Aubry, Internationalisation Coordinator from Brioche Pasquier, a beta customer of DeepL Voice who also attended DeepL Dialogues, added: “Before DeepL Voice, our main challenge was maintaining the inclusion of our international sites in Company projects. The experience was great, DeepL Voice for Meetings really brought our teams together – bridging the gap between our sites and opening the door to collaboration and teamwork. I have tested other tools which generally only support one language in the meeting, but there is nothing like this; DeepL Voice is by far the most complete tool I have used.”

The launch of DeepL Voice culminates a year of innovation and growth for DeepL. From the launch of DeepL Write Pro in the first half of the year, as well as updates to its Glossary feature and the unveiling of its next-generation large language model (LLM), which outperforms GPT-4, Google, and Microsoft for translation quality. DeepL also was recently named to Forbes’ 2024 Cloud 100 list, and raised $300M of new investment at a $2B valuation in May, led by renowned late-stage investment firm Index Ventures.

About DeepL 
DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 100,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals across 228 global markets trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human-like translation in both written and spoken formats, as well as natural, improved writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL’s AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets, and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.

 

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