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Solver Releases xFP&A Nonprofit Industry Solution Models to Meet Industry Challenges

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Solver uses the power of data to meet operations and business goals, drive data-informed decisions, and accelerate better decisions.

LOS ANGELES, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Solver, a cloud-based xFP&A (extended financial planning and analysis) software company, today released its industry solution designed to improve planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis in nonprofit organizations, including charitable, religious, educational, association, civic, social, and foundation-related entities. Solver integrates with virtually any data source, including but not limited to, ERP-level accounting software such as Acumatica, Sage, NetSuite, and Microsoft, among others, which include the best-of-breed solutions in the nonprofit industry. This data centralization helps nonprofits make more informed, quicker fact-based decisions, and measure efficiency and effectiveness of performance to mission through KPIs.

“Solver’s solution for nonprofit is a game changer, enabling nonprofit organizations to transform and become data-driven, thereby defining and measuring their success,” said Loretta Keyes, Point Solutions director with RSM US LLP. “As a leading advisor in the nonprofit space, RSM brings deep industry knowledge and experience to the table. RSM is proud to work with Solver, leveraging our joint experience to empower our clients in realizing and measuring the impact of their mission. Our commitment to providing tailored solutions and strategic insights ensures that nonprofit organizations can achieve their goals and drive meaningful change.”

Solver helps optimize nonprofit financial and operational performance in these four primary areas:

Planning/Forecasting: Using Solver’s Planning module, organizations can create forecasting and budgeting models that allow for varying funding sources, including  grants, donations, contributions, and fees. Detailed Cost Allocation models can be created allowing for financial, operational, and personnel allocations to be made at any level, such as program, service, grant, cost center, and activity.

Reporting: The Solver Reporting module features a spreadsheet-like report experience with an easy-to-use interface that provides self-service report viewing and drill-down on the data, making it easy for end users and executives to access variance reports to measure actual to expected performance. Common financial reports, including statement of activities, statement of financial position, and cash flow, and any number of regulatory reports such as 990 and LM-2 can be supported in Solver.

KPI and Benchmarking: Custom dashboards can be created based on a direct integration to Power BI and Tableau visualization tools. Users can create unlimited KPIs and set up benchmarking models to measure against similar organizations or against themselves. Users can easily view data on inputs and outcomes for funding sources, operational expenses, statistical data, and personnel expenses, making It easy to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of goods and services delivery, and alignment to an organization’s mission.

Data Warehouse: Data is combined from multiple sources, both on-premise and the cloud in the Solver Data Warehouse. Full import/export functionality allows for centralized views into data without the need to log into multiple data sources and use different reporting tools. The ability to enter and store any type of data provides the flexibility needed to accurately ensure nonprofits are able to measure the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of program delivery—and adjust as needed.

“Choosing the right xFP&A solution is a critical decision, especially for nonprofit organizations where financial transparency and resource optimization are paramount,” said Michael Buehner, vice president of Nonprofit Industry at Solver. “Nonprofits need a solution that not only offers scalability and flexibility, but also seamlessly integrates with existing systems and is user-friendly for finance, operations, and stakeholders. It must provide a strong return on investment—and Solver does. Most importantly, the right xFP&A software should empower nonprofit leaders with real-time insights and transparency to enhance financial stewardship, optimize resource allocation, and drive mission-driven impact. By leveraging a robust xFP&A solution, nonprofits can confidently navigate financial and operational complexities in an ever changing world and focus on what matters most: advancing their mission and serving their communities.”

Watch a video of Solver to learn more.

About Solver

Solver is a cloud-based extended financial planning and analysis solution (xFP&A) that increases access to actionable insights beyond the finance department to accelerate better decisions. Patented QuickStart integration technology provides immediate access to a collection of tailorable templates, allowing finance and management users to optimize their planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis processes. Users can get up and running quickly, leveraging familiar Excel-based functionality to create any report and planning model. Solver transforms organizational data into a strategic advantage for data-driven success. Visit www.solverglobal.com to learn more.

Contact Information

Liz Anderson
Vice President of Global Marketing
310-691-5300
landerson@solverglobal.com

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RIAD Corp. reveals AI-powered hotel group booking platform Ria at ITB Berlin 2025

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BERLIN, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Riad Corporation, a leading AI-powered travel technology company, successfully launched its flagship product, RIA 1.0, at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s largest travel trade shows. The company attracted over 300 visitors to its booth and secured 150 enterprise client sign-ups during the three-day event, marking a major milestone for its global expansion.

RIA 1.0 is an advanced AI platform that fully automates group hotel reservations, tailored for travel agencies and corporate clients handling complex requirements. Unlike traditional systems, RIA enables both direct bookings and customized group requests, processed entirely by AI without manual work. The platform simplifies large-scale, multi-hotel bookings — tasks that usually take days — completing them in minutes.

During ITB Berlin, Riad Corporation presented live demonstrations showing how RIA’s AI engine handles diverse, high-volume booking scenarios. Attendees praised its intuitive interface, seamless integration, and real-time responses to specific client needs, including corporate events, MICE bookings, and incentive groups.

Mike Lee, CEO of Riad Corporation, commented, “Meeting so many global partners at ITB Berlin was truly meaningful, and we are proud to showcase our technology to the world,” adding, “We will continue to focus on R&D to deliver stronger innovations and achieve greater success globally.”

In addition, Riad Corporation announced plans to launch AI-based group flight booking services later this year, transforming RIA into a comprehensive group travel platform covering both hotels and flights.

RIA has already gained momentum in Southeast Asia, with over 800 enterprise clients, and aims to reach 2,000 clients by the end of 2025.

Riad Corporation’s strong debut at ITB Berlin reflects rising demand for AI-driven solutions in travel. As group travel grows more complex, RIA 1.0 is positioned to lead the market with unmatched speed, accuracy, and automation.

For more information about Riad’s solution RIA, visit ‘www.ria-travel.com‘.

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Robert Payne becomes Chief Technology Officer at Piedmont Advantage Credit Union

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) is proud to announce the promotion of Robert Payne to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), marking a significant milestone in a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years in the technology field.

Payne has served as PACU’s Senior Vice President of Information Technology for over a decade, leading with a vision to ensure that technology functions and works smarter to make financial services easier, safer and more seamless for members and employees alike.

“Technology should feel effortless for the people who rely on it, our members and employees,” Payne said. “In my new role, I look forward to building on that foundation and driving strategic technology decisions that add real, measurable value.”

Payne holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Security (now called Cybersecurity) from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Ky., and is certified in ISO/IEC 20000, the international standard for IT service management. His approach to leadership blends technical expertise with a deep understanding of how technology shapes member experiences and internal operations.

As CTO, Payne will align PACU’s technology infrastructure with its long-term strategic goals. His priorities include:

Fortifying cybersecurity, recognizing that trust is the foundation of all member relationships.Enhancing digital experiences to ensure members can bank anytime, anywhere seamlessly.Investing in automation and AI to increase operational efficiency and allow staff to focus more on members’ financial well-being.Ensuring resilience and scalability to support PACU’s continued growth.

“Robert has a clear vision for how technology can enable innovation and preserve the human connections that make our credit union so unique,” said PACU’s President & CEO, Dion Williams. “His leadership has been instrumental in building a technology strategy that puts our members first and empowers our employees to serve with confidence and ease. As CTO, he will continue to guide us toward a more secure, efficient and people-focused future.”

While artificial intelligence and automation are key areas of interest, Payne emphasizes that technology at PACU will always serve people, not replace them. “No technology can replicate the relationships, trust and sense of belonging that define who we are,” he said. “That’s priceless, and it will always be our priority.”

About Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., and founded in 1949 to meet the financial needs of Piedmont Aviation and Piedmont Airline employees, Piedmont Advantage Credit Union has grown to serve member-owners, who reside, work, worship, attend school or operate a business in one of the six counties it serves in North Carolina or who are employed by one of its many employer companies. These six counties are Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg and Rockingham. A not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution, Piedmont Advantage still has a strong presence in aviation with its six branches and 10 ATMs throughout the service region.

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20 Global Ministers Gather in Riyadh for a Ministerial Roundtable on Human Capability Development as part of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI)

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), a Saudi Vision 2030 Realization Program, convened a ministerial roundtable on day one of the second edition of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) conference. The HCI conference is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of HCDP, on April 13 – 14 2025 in the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center under the theme of #BeyondReadiness

The closed-door ministerial roundtable meeting focused on “AI Literacy for All: Promoting Equitable Access for Resilient Capabilities” and engaged 20 ministers from around the world, as well as local and global experts in education and technology, including representatives from the Saudi Education and Training Evaluation Commission, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). 

The roundtable explored the critical need for integrating digital skills as a cornerstone of human capability development and examined AI literacy’s central role in ensuring individuals can thrive in an AI-driven economy. 

The meeting also highlighted the need to establish inclusive strategies that promote digital education, and the importance of integrating AI skills into curricula and strengthening international collaboration to discover scalable solutions that can provide equitable access to AI tools and digital training worldwide. 

Participants in the roundtable agreed to issue a joint statement following the meeting, which highlighted key aspects of the discussion and outlined their main recommendations on next steps, which are as follows: 

Advocating for the inclusion of AI literacy in national education systems, ensuring future generations are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in an AI-powered world. Encouraging initiatives that support continuous education and reskilling opportunities for AI literacy, enabling individuals to remain adaptable in the face of technological advancements. Continuing to support the strengthening of international collaboration, sharing resources, knowledge, and experiences to enhance access to AI education globally. 

The roundtable reinforces the Kingdom’s commitment to leading global efforts in human capability development in line with the Saudi Vision 2030, driven by its recognition of the central role of human capability development in achieving sustainable economic growth worldwide. Global participants in the roundtable identified innovative, concrete solutions to ensure that countries can remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth across various industries by enabling individuals and institutions to succeed in an AI-powered world.

For more information, contact the HCI Conference Media Team: media@humancapabilityinitiative.org  

Access the HCI Conference Website: https://humancapabilityinitiative.org/en/  

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