PARIS, Nov. 21, 2024 /CNW/ — Pigment, the business planning platform, today announced that it has been recognized by Gartner as a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. A complimentary copy of the report is available here.

In today’s environment, business agility and adaptability are essential for success. Pigment empowers organizations to meet these demands through its innovative, efficient architecture. With Pigment, data is consistent across applications and functions, facilitating truly integrated business planning. Pigment’s sparse engine also means that the platform is able to handle large datasets without running into performance issues.

“We are honored to be recognized in the Gartner  Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software. We believe this reflects the depth of our vision and our strong track record delivering on our roadmap,” said Eléonore Crespo, co-CEO and co-Founder, Pigment. “Effective planning is the foundation of strategic decision-making, but to do this effectively, businesses need powerful, collaborative planning platforms that prioritize continuous innovation and user experience. While many solutions have fallen short, Pigment is bridging these gaps by delivering on product strategy and prioritizing the customer experience.”

Pigment’s product strategy is built on three pillars, all of which we believe have contributed to our inclusion and positioning in the Gartner  Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software.

Efficient architecture

Pigment’s architecture is flexible, scalable, and connected, to facilitate truly integrated business planning at scale. Data integration is a key part of this, establishing a shared language across teams that facilitates collaboration, reduces manual errors and accelerates decision making. As such, businesses are in a better position to make more informed decisions.

A commitment to continuous product innovation

Pigment’s product strategy focuses on delivering a solution that meets the needs of all diverse stakeholders involved in financial planning. Key updates released in the last year include Pigment, new integrations with enterprise tech stacks, and additional security controls.

By prioritizing innovation, user experience, and performance optimization, Pigment enhances integrated business planning, which both elevates financial planning and fosters agility throughout the organization.

Looking ahead, Pigment will continue to further this through expanded AI capabilities such as machine learning for statistical forecasting and assisted modeling, as well as intuitive reporting visualizations, additional integrations, and use-case specific updates.

Exceptional product and customer experiences

Pigment is committed to delivering a gold standard for customer and user experience that

begins at implementation and continues through the customer journey.

This includes a focus on building an intuitive platform that is easy to use, structured methodologies to ensure that every Pigment implementation is a success, and promoting business-owned upkeep so that organizations can manage the use of Pigment independently.

We feel Pigment’s recognition as a 2024 Customers’ Choice in the Gartner  Voice of the Customer for Financial Planning Software also highlighted a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences for businesses.

“No matter how advanced a product is, if it’s difficult to use, poorly implemented, or is difficult to maintain, adoption will suffer, and it won’t fulfill its potential of delivering value to a business,” said Romain Niccoli, co-founder and co-CEO of Pigment. That’s why we’ve always prioritized creating a product that’s not only powerful, but also easy to use and genuinely loved by our customers. By staying committed to our customers’ needs and continuously innovating we’re ensuring that Pigment will always remain a trusted partner in helping them achieve their goals.

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About Pigment

Pigment is a business planning platform built for agility and scale. It connects people, data, and processes in one elegant, feature-rich platform that allows planners in every department to prepare for any eventuality. Industry-leading companies like Unilever, Merck, Klarna, Webhelp, Figma and Poshmark use Pigment every day, allowing them to confidently make more informed business decisions.

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New seven-part series explores disparities in care, funding and innovation impacting half the world’s population

LONDON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BioWorld™ published by Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has launched its new special series, ‘Healing the Health Divide.‘ This seven-part series sheds light on the persistent disparities in women’s health research, funding, and treatment.

Women make up half of the global population, yet their health remains consistently underserved. Research and treatments have traditionally focused on reproduction and breast health, but these areas represent just a fraction of the broader health challenges women face. From autoimmune disorders to cardiovascular disease, many conditions disproportionately affect women or manifest differently than in men. However, decades of research have excluded women from clinical trials, often due to misconceptions about their “complex physiology.” Meanwhile, male-dominated boardrooms have perpetuated this oversight in funding decisions, exacerbating the issue.

The consequences of this systemic neglect are stark. In 2023, just 15% of venture capital funding was directed to biopharma companies focused on women’s health, and only 8% of funded companies included women’s health assets in their pipelines. These disparities leave critical gaps in care for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, which affects women at twice the rate of men, and endometriosis, which impacts approximately 190 million women worldwide, yet often goes undiagnosed for years.

Lynn Yoffee, Publisher of BioWorld, stated: “The new BioWorld special series, ‘Healing the Health Divide,’ is a call to action to address the inequities in women’s health research and investment. The data we’ve uncovered highlights the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how we approach this critical issue. This series not only exposes the disparities but also celebrates the progress being made, with the goal of inspiring industry leaders and scientists to close these gaps and create solutions that benefit all of humanity.”

The series explores underrecognized areas such as the role of gender bias in research, the untapped potential of women’s health markets, and groundbreaking efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment of conditions like endometriosis and cardiovascular disease.

Featured articles in ‘Healing the Health Divide,’ include:

Despite women’s health inroads, lackluster funding impedes progress 
Despite increased interest, progress in women’s health remains hindered by lackluster funding and decades of exclusion from clinical trials. The number of deals focused on women’s health since 2019 comprise just 18.5% of all deals analyzed from the 473 companies and they make up just 20% of the total value of all deals that disclosed terms. This article, by Senior Managing Editor Karen Carey explores the inspiring efforts of women leading the charge to improve health outcomes and secure investments for female-focused solutions.Dynamic infographic on Women’s Health 
A compelling visual analysis by Production Editor Ann Marie Griffith of women’s health funding, showcases how venture capital and biopharma companies are beginning to address the vast unmet need — but still have far to go.VCs emerge for women’s health and its ‘groundbreaking’ research
While U.S. government initiatives are supportive, private market investments are essential to advance women’s health innovations. This article highlights emerging venture capital efforts and the challenges of securing funding.The science of gender-based medicine: many reasons, many manifestations
From Alzheimer’s to autoimmune diseases, Managing Editor Anette Breindl, examines how biological and hormonal differences impact disease prevalence and progression in women, emphasizing the importance of gender-specific medical research.Gender bias leaves women at risk in cardiology treatment guidelines
Gender bias in cardiac care has left nearly 70% of women underdiagnosed for cardiovascular disease. Staff Writer Tamra Sami investigates how male-focused clinical trials have skewed treatment guidelines, endangering women’s lives.Holistic strategies needed to diagnose and treat endometriosis
Endometriosis affects 10% of women globally, yet delayed diagnosis and limited understanding have left millions suffering unnecessarily. This article, also produced by Sami, delves into the biological complexity of the disease and the need for comprehensive treatment strategies.New diagnostics, trials address deadly disparities in women’s cardiac care
While women with “big hearts” play well in popular culture, cardiologists see a very different picture – with significant implications for women’s health and medical care, according to an article by Editor Annette Boyle. Women have smaller hearts and smaller blood vessels than men and their cardiovascular systems respond to disease and treatment in very different ways. In 2024, for the first time, major trials of cardiovascular medical devices sought to understand how common interventions work in women and how previous failures to include women in studies translated into higher cardiovascular mortality rates.

BioWorld’s “Healing the Health Divide” underscores the urgent need for equitable investment in women’s health and celebrates the pioneers driving meaningful change.

To access the full special series, visit https://www.bioworld.com/womens_health.

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About BioWorld

With writers and editors stationed around the globe, BioWorld published by Clarivate, reports the breaking news – and provides key perspective on hundreds of therapeutics and devices in development, the companies behind those candidates, the business development transactions that evolve the markets, and the regulatory hurdles that both challenge and guard the processes. BioWorld has a long tradition of excellence in journalism. Collectively, the news services have been honored with 61 awards dating back to 1998.

About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com

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SPS, a leading global outsourcing provider of Enterprise Workplace Solutions that help companies elevate the employee and client experience, has released a report on “The State of Return-to-Office,” providing a comprehensive look into the latest trends shaping the return-to-office (RTO) landscape.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SPS, a leading global outsourcing provider of Enterprise Workplace Solutions that help companies elevate the employee and client experience, has released a report on “The State of Return-to-Office”.

The report synthesizes results from the 2024 SPS North America Workplace Experience Survey to provide a comprehensive look into the latest trends shaping the return-to-office (RTO) landscape. The survey asked professionals who handle operations, real estate, and workplace experience to assess the physical return to the office policies for their organization, the increase in workplace services, and the impact of AI technology on their workforce.

Notably, the survey revealed continuing trends that indicate a level of disconnect between leaders and employees:

42% of employees were ‘neutral’ on their organization’s RTO policy with only 16% being ‘very satisfied’.For those organizations that indicated they are updating their RTO policy, 68% said they will increase the number of mandatory days in office.63% of employers said they are not changing or updating their RTO policy in the coming 12 months.47% of organizations have elevated the services and programs as employees have returned to the office when compared to pre-COVID.

“As workplaces continue to evolve, organizations are facing unprecedented changes in how, where, and when work gets done,” said Dan Moscatiello, CEO of SPS North America and Global Head of Enterprise Workplace Solutions. “This report provides both a benchmark and a roadmap, helping companies make informed decisions that align with operational goals and employee expectations, as leaders look to refine their workplace strategies in 2024 and beyond.”

“At SPS, we are committed to helping organizations attract, retain, and engage top talent by providing insights that drive a productive and engaging workplace,” added Nicole Mangarella, Head of Global Technology & Innovation – Enterprise Workplace Solutions. “Whether employees are in the office or working remotely, the workplace experience can be a key driver for employee satisfaction by leveraging hospitality-focused service and cutting-edge technology to build an immersive culture that employees want to be a part of.”

The 2024 SPS Workplace Experience Survey Report is now available for download here.

Learn how SPS can transform your workplace by combining the expertise and motivation of top talent with cutting-edge technology to drive data-driven process improvements and enhance organizational success. Visit https://www.spsglobal.com.

About SPS
SPS is a leading technology-driven business transformation company. With our innovative Enterprise Workplace Solutions, we empower organizations to adopt hybrid work programs to enhance productivity and flexibility. Our Technology Business Solutions bring together cutting-edge technology, deep vertical process expertise, and a diverse global workforce to support clients in their digital transformation journey and efficiently tackle their most complex challenges.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, SPS operates in more than 20 countries and focuses on clients in banking, insurance, and health. SPS has more than 8,500 employees and is recognized with a world-class NPS by its global client base.

We act with precision, connect people to the right information, and turn data into insights for better outcomes.

Discover how our dedicated team at SPS makes an impact that matters by visiting http://www.spsglobal.com.
SPS. The Power of Possibility.

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