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Sorenson Appoints Seasoned Telecommunications Leader as Chief Executive Officer

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2 weeks ago

November 13, 2024

Paget Alves, Chairman of the Board, assumes CEO role

Jorge Rodriguez transitions to Board Advisor

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sorenson is pleased to announce Paget Alves—current Chairman of the Board—will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jorge Rodriguez, who has led Sorenson since 2021, will transition from CEO to Board Advisor, a role that will leverage his strong relationships and Sorenson’s shared advocacy with consumer and community groups. As Chairman, Alves has been instrumental in guiding Sorenson’s strategic direction, championing innovation, and deepening the company’s dedication to customer values and operational success.

Sorenson, the world’s leading provider of communication tools for Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard-of-hearing people, connects more than 140 million conversations across all business lines each year. For more than two decades, Sorenson has focused on driving innovative and functionally equivalent communication technologies for Deaf, DeafBlind, veteran, and hard-of-hearing communities. Under Alves’ leadership, Sorenson will remain unwavering in its support of these groups.

“Serving as Sorenson’s CEO has been an extraordinary journey, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together,” shared Rodriguez. “Paget’s leadership approach aligns closely with our culture of service, collaboration and impact, ensuring Sorenson continues to thrive and build on our established momentum.”

Alves, incoming CEO, added, “Jorge’s three-year roadmap for Sorenson—driving R&D and technology enhancements, exploring M&A opportunities, and strengthening our partnerships has positioned us well for the future. My focus is now on continuing Sorenson’s mission to deliver transformative communication tools for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. We will remain steadfast in driving innovation and operational excellence to serve these communities and beyond.”

Alves spent over 30 years as an operating executive in the telecommunications industry, most recently as Chief Sales Officer of Sprint Corporation, after working as President of the company’s Business Markets Group. He is also a director of Assurant, Inc., Synchrony Financial, Yum! Brands, Inc., and Ariel Alternatives—Sorenson’s parent company. In 2023, Savoy magazine recognized Alves among Savoy’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. He received a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations and a J.D. from Cornell University.

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About Sorenson
Sorenson is one of the world’s leading language services providers, combining patented technology with human-centric solutions. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for underrepresented people through communication solutions for all. We provide call captioning and video relay services, video remote and in-person sign language and spoken language interpreting, translation, real-time captioning, and post-production language services. Our company impact extends beyond the 140 million conversations we facilitate annually — Sorenson fosters inclusive workplaces and job creation through communication accessibility and saves lives through interpreted emergency and health services. Sorenson is a portfolio company of Ariel Alternatives LLC’s Project Black Fund®, which aims to scale sustainable minority-owned businesses to serve as leading vendors to Fortune 500 companies, and we strive to manage and minimize our environmental impact. To learn more about our responsible business practices and efforts to advance human connection, visit sorenson.com or es.sorenson.com.

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The total mileage of UAV transmission line inspection of State Grid Turfan Power Supply Company exceeded 50,000 kilometers

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21 minutes ago

November 26, 2024

TURFAN, China, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 22, the transmission and operation inspection center of State Grid Turfan Power Supply Company successfully completed the line inspection task of the 110 thousand volt Jiaolang line, marking the company’s 389th unmanned aerial vehicle inspection task in the year. Since 2016, the State Grid Turfan Power Supply Company has actively applied and promoted UAV inspection technology, and has achieved full coverage of UAV transmission line inspection in complex terrain such as mountains, deserts, and Gobi.

The complex and diverse terrain of Turfan, including high mountains, deserts and Gobi, has brought arduous challenges to the inspection of transmission lines. However, through the application of drone technology, the State Grid Turfan Power Supply Company has not only overcome these difficulties, but also achieved remarkable results in the operation and inspection of transmission lines. At the same time, with the intelligent upgrading and digital transformation of power grid equipment and management, UAV technology is widely used in maintenance and hanging, live monitoring, power grid construction and other fields, and the intelligent level of transmission line operation and inspection has been continuously improved. Up to now, the company’s drone inspection has covered 215 transmission lines of 35 thousand volts and above, with a total mileage of more than 50,000 kilometers, which is equivalent to the length of a week around the Earth’s equator.

In the next step, the State Grid Turfan Power Supply Company will continue to expand the application scenarios of UAVs, actively introduce new technologies and equipment, and accelerate the transformation of intelligent operation and inspection mode. The company plans to continuously improve the level of equipment operation and inspection, consolidate the foundation of equipment safety, and ensure the safe and stable operation of the power grid by further optimizing the drone inspection process and improving the data analysis and processing capabilities.

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MiniTool’s Biggest Discount of the Year During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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21 minutes ago

November 26, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool, a committed software development firm, offers MiniTool Partition Wizard, MiniTool Power Data Recovery, MiniTool ShadowMaker, MiniTool MovieMaker, MiniTool Video Converter, and other products in the 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. From November 25 to December 6, 2024, customers can visit the MiniTool promotion page to purchase products and enjoy big discounts.

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MiniTool Partition Wizard Pro Platinum offers all the features of the software, plus one year of free upgrades. It can be used on three devices after purchase. MiniTool Power Data Recovery Personal Annual Subscription offers all the functions of MiniTool data recovery software and a one-year free upgrade. MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro Annual Subscription allows use on two devices, plus one year of free updates.

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MiniTool MovieMaker is the best choice for creating and editing videos. It supports adding transitions, special effects, and text to a video. Even beginners can make stunning videos with templates in MiniTool MovieMaker.

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About MiniTool® Software Ltd.
MiniTool® Software Ltd. is a software development company based in Canada. It is committed to providing customers with the most useful applications, such as MiniTool Power Data Recovery, MiniTool Partition Wizard, MiniTool ShadowMaker, MiniTool System Booster, MiniTool MovieMaker, and MiniTool Video Converter.

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Al Marwan Real Estate to Boost Residential Experience with Yardi

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21 minutes ago

November 26, 2024

Sharjah-based property management and development company to reshape residential communities and unify real estate processes with intuitive cloud technology

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Al Marwan Real Estate, the development and operations arm of Al Marwan Group, is set to centralise management operations and elevate residents’ experience with Yardi®. With one of the largest residential portfolios of corporate real estate and investment assets, Al Marwan is responsible for the development, procurement, leasing and operations of residential projects across the emirate of Sharjah.

The Yardi Residential Suite, including RentCafe, will allow Al Marwan to effectively manage and unify its property operations – from unit marketing and resident onboarding to accounting, billing and reporting. Yardi’s resident portal and app will further help residents to self-serve, manage details, log maintenance requests and view invoices. It will also aid in centralising communication with management teams, ensuring tenant requests and concerns are resolved efficiently.

“We are excited to embrace Yardi’s intuitive property management solution, elevate our operational efficiencies, and deliver unmatched services to our clients,” shared Majd Al Zaiem, Director of Al Marwan Real Estate. “With Yardi as our single real estate management platform, we can streamline tenant leases online and process them with record efficiency, enhance sustainability efforts by eliminating paper transactions and strengthen communication channels across our business.”

“The Yardi platform equips Al Marwan with a seamless solution, empowering the company to optimise its business strategy while effortlessly planning for future growth,” said Said Haider, senior director for Yardi. “We are excited to work with Al Marwan Real Estate in the UAE and look forward to helping them further digitise their operations across the region.”

See how Yardi can improve your resident’s experience with an end-to-end cloud solution.

About Al Marwan Group

Since its inception in 1978, Al Marwan Group has been offering unparalleled services to the construction, heavy equipment, investment, hospitality and real estate sectors. As a key player in the construction, machinery and real estate industries with an expertise spanning 5 decades. For more information, visit almarwangroup.com.

About Yardi

Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. With over 9,500 employees, Yardi is working with clients globally to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energised for Tomorrow, visit yardi.ae.

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