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Oracle and NTT DATA Japan Collaborate to Strengthen Sovereign Cloud Capabilities in Japan

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With Oracle Alloy, NTT DATA Japan will be able to broaden its cloud service offerings, accelerate cloud adoption in Japan

AUSTIN, Texas and TOKYO, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle today announced that NTT DATA Japan, a global digital business and IT services leader that is part of the NTT Group, has selected Oracle Alloy to help Japanese organizations across the public and private sector accelerate the use of cloud services while addressing data sovereignty and compliance requirements. With Oracle Alloy deployed in its data centers, NTT DATA Japan will be able to give its customers access to 150+ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, including the latest AI capabilities.

Oracle Alloy is a complete cloud infrastructure platform that enables Oracle partners to become cloud service providers. With Oracle Alloy deployed in two of its data centers, NTT DATA Japan will be able to expand OpenCanvas, its sovereign cloud for domestic organizations, by offering the latest OCI capabilities, including infrastructure and platform services, and cloud-native development tools. Additional capabilities powered by Oracle Alloy are scheduled to be available on OpenCanvas in the Japan East region by the end of December 2025 and in the Japan West region by the end of March 2027.

“The aim of our data center strategy is to meet new demands for cloud and data utilization, including new on-premises and sovereign requirements, and Oracle Alloy plays an extremely important role in this,” said Hiroshi Tomiyasu, director and executive vice president, NTT DATA Japan. “As a global solutions provider, NTT DATA Japan is also looking to expand its presence overseas and is committed to helping its Japanese customers strengthen their global competitiveness by providing cloud services enhanced with Oracle Alloy to facilitate the migration to the cloud and secure use of data to meet data sovereignty requirements. As a global solutions provider, NTT DATA Japan is looking forward to further support from Oracle to promote cloud computing and data utilization.”

OpenCanvas will also continue to provide its own customized, proprietary cloud services, ensuring it can meet the specific needs of its broad customer base across industries, including financial services, the public sector, and telecommunications. Oracle Alloy will help ensure customer data is stored within Japan to help address data sovereignty and regulatory requirements across industries. In the future, NTT DATA Japan will consider utilizing innovative technologies from the NTT Group, such as the IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) initiative, and the large language model (LLM) called “tsuzumi.”

“Providing our partners and customers with more choices has always been our priority,” said Scott Twaddle, senior vice president, Product and Industries, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “Oracle Alloy enables NTT DATA Japan to utilize the latest cloud and AI technologies to enhance its data center capabilities, helping its customers unlock new growth opportunities. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with NTT DATA Japan and accelerating the digital transformation of Japanese organizations.”

“NTT DATA Japan and Oracle Japan are united in their commitment to delivering secure, user-friendly cloud services to our customers in Japan that incorporate cutting-edge technologies,” said Toshimitsu Misawa, member of the board, corporate executive officer, and president, Oracle Japan. “Oracle Alloy opens unparalleled business opportunities for NTT DATA Japan by enabling it to harness the scalability and performance of the cloud to drive innovation at hyperscaler speed.”

Earlier this year, Oracle announced plans to invest over US$8 billion in cloud computing and AI in Japan to help meet Japan’s growing demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure. As part of the plan, Oracle is strengthening its operations team in Japan including the support for NTT DATA Japan’s deployment of Oracle Alloy. 

About Oracle Distributed Cloud
Oracle’s distributed cloud delivers the benefits of cloud with greater control and flexibility. Oracle’s distributed cloud lineup includes:

Public cloud: Hyperscale public cloud regions serve any size of organization, including those requiring strict EU sovereignty controls. See the full list of regions here.Dedicated cloud: Customers can run all OCI cloud services in their own data centers with OCI Dedicated Region, while partners can resell OCI cloud services and customize the experience using Oracle Alloy. Oracle also operates separate U.S., UK, and Australian Government Clouds, and Isolated Cloud Regions for U.S. national security purposes. Each of these products provide a full cloud and AI stack that customers can deploy as a Sovereign Cloud.Hybrid cloud: OCI delivers key cloud services on-premises via Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer and Compute Cloud@Customer and is already managing deployments in over 60 countries.Multicloud: Options including Oracle Database@AWS, Oracle Database@Azure, Oracle Database@Google Cloud, Oracle HeatWave on AWS and Microsoft Azure, Oracle Interconnect for Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud allow customers to combine key capabilities from across clouds.

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Learn more about Oracle Cloud InfrastructureLearn more about Oracle AlloyLearn more about OCI Dedicated RegionLearn more about NTT DATA

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at nttdata.com.

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Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.

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ExpertusONE Launches Fully Integrated Skills Platform to Enhance Award-Winning Learning Management System

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ExpertusONE, a global leader in enterprise learning, today announced a milestone in learning management with the launch of a new integrated skills platform.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ExpertusONE, a global leader in enterprise learning, today announced a milestone in learning management with the launch of a new integrated skills platform. The platform, which integrates seamlessly with the award-winning ExpertusONE LMS, adds intelligent skill-to-job and course-mapping capabilities supported by a proprietary library of more than 25,000 skills spanning multiple industries.

“We’ve designed this integrated skills platform to empower organizations to take a proactive, strategic approach to their workforce development,” said Ramesh Ramani, CEO of ExpertusONE.

This launch marks the next stage in the company’s mission to bring fully integrated, organization-led learning to enterprises, allowing them to intentionally shape their workforce by identifying training needs and delivering on those needs with targeted learning modules and courses. The World Economic Forum states that, between 2024 and 2027, more than 44% of workers’ core skills will be heavily disrupted because technology is advancing faster than companies can design and scale-up their training programs. The combined power of the ExpertusONE LMS and Skills Platform will enable businesses to proactively assign training to learners based on the specific skills gaps that are emerging within the organization.

News of the launch comes just months after the company released the latest version of the ExpertusONE learning platform, combining decades of industry expertise with advanced AI technology to offer a comprehensive solution for development-focused HR officers, talent leaders, and heads of enterprise learning.

Summary of new features:

New holistic skills platform that allows organizations to strategically upskill their employees and shape their future workforceA library of more than 25,000 skills that span industries with the ability to tag courses and training modules using AIAutomatic generation of skills assessments for leaders to verify skills in actionThe ability to create skill cohorts using profile data or manual lists (or a combination) to help organizations manage the upskilling or reskilling of identified learnersSkills based learning recommendations, and learning-paths

“There’s an emerging gap between training and the needs of organizations, particularly when it comes to the last-mile delivery and acquisition of key skills,” said Ramesh Ramani, CEO of ExpertusONE. “We’ve designed this integrated skills platform to empower organizations to take a proactive, strategic approach to their workforce development. By combining our exhaustive skills library with the power of AI, we’re enabling companies to identify and address skill gaps in real-time so that they can shape the future of their workforce with precision and purpose.”

The ExpertusONE platform offers a responsive UI for mobile access, including an adaptive content player and AI-driven recommendations tailored to individual needs. Learners can discover a personalized learning experience with integrations into popular tools like Slack and Salesforce, while managers benefit from one-click access to team learning, streamlined recommendations, approvals, and verifications. For administrators, the platform provides smart shortcuts for efficiency, and granular control to support complex requirements. AI analytics also offer up-to-date training insights, and the platform can also leverage AI to turn videos from any source into engaging, interactive courses.

For more information about ExpertusONE, including the newly integrated skills platform, visit www.expertusone.com.

About ExpertusONE

ExpertusONE is a leading unified learning platform provider, revolutionizing corporate training with its award-winning solution. Blending elegant design, intuitive functionality, and mobile-ready solutions, ExpertusONE caters to employees, customers, and partners for a diverse range of training needs including product, sales, compliance, and skills development. Its cloud-based system combines LMS, LXP, and Skills Management into a single platform, supporting various training formats from SCORM to virtual reality. The platform interoperates seamlessly with applications like Salesforce, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, while AI enhances the learning experience with personalized content, interactive modules, and actionable insights for performance management. For more info, visit expertusone.com, call 877-827-8160, or email info@expertusone.com.

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Macon, GA the best small city in the US for online dating, survey shows

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ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Georgia city of Macon is the best small city in the United States for finding a compatible partner online, according to exclusive data given to TravelMag.com by online dating app Tinder.

The data recorded the Match Right Rate (MRR) – the number of people who both swiped right on each other’s Tinder profiles – in over 650 cities across the country. For the purpose of compiling the data, only cities with populations of between 50,000 and 200,000 were taken into account.

According to the data, Macon emerged top of the rankings, with an impressive 13.73% of Tinder users in the city sufficiently liking each other’s digital profiles to both swipe right.

The city with the second highest MRR is Casper in Wyoming at 11.15% based on the recorded data., while completing the podium is Billings in Montana, with an MMR of 10.03%.

The smallest city to feature in the top 10 is Muncie in Indiana. With a population of just over 56,000 and an MRR of 8.44%, anyone planning to dip their toe in the city’s online dating scene can do so with high hopes. The largest city to feature is Shreveport, Louisiana, which has a population of over 187,000 and an MRR of 9.64%. Other cities to appear in the top ten include Flagstaff, Arizona; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Rapid City, South Dakoka.

Below are the top 10 small cities in the U.S. for online dating, based on their respective MRRs, which are shown in brackets. The list was compiled by online dating App Tinder and is based on data recorded in over 650 small U.S. cities. Only cities with populations of between 50,000 and 200,000 were considered.

Macon, Georgia (13.73% MMR)Casper, Wyoming (11.15% MMR)Billings, Montana (10.03% MMR)Shreveport, Louisiana (9.64% MMR)Flagstaff, Arizona (9.07% MMR)Jonesboro, Arkansas (8.87% MMR)Rapid City, South Dakota (8.45% MMR)Muncie, Indiana (8.44% MMR)Grand Junction, Colorado (8.43% MMR)Jackson, Mississippi (8.35% MMR)

For the full results of the survey, please visit:
https://www.travelmag.com/articles/best-small-cities-usa-dating/

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LG RECOGNIZED WITH 2025 AHR INNOVATION AWARD

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Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Delivers Efficiency in Cold Climate Regions

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics, a leading global player in air conditioning technologies, has been awarded the 2025 AHR Innovation Award in the Sustainable Solutions category for its advanced LG Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump. LG was chosen by an independent panel of ASHRAE member judges, who assessed entries based on their innovative design, creativity, application, value, and market impact potential.

The LG Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump, which will be featured at booth #6643 at AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando next February, offers opportunities to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while improving inhabitants’ comfort.

Designed specifically for cold regions, it retains full heating capacity at -13°F (-25°C) and functions at 70 percent capacity even at -31°F (-35°C). The heat pump incorporates a refrigerant cycle to prevent frost accumulation on the outdoor heat exchanger, enhancing its heating performance. It uses a high-capacity, high-efficiency twin rotary inverter compressor with low Global Warming Potential (GWP) R32 (GWP 675) refrigerant, available with HSPF2 13.4 Btu/Wh and 13.6 kBtu/h.

“The recognition from ASHRAE and AHR reflects LG’s ongoing dedication to technological innovation and electrification in the HVAC industry,” said Steve Scarbrough, Senior Vice President and General Manager for LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA. “The Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump represents a reliable and efficient choice when faced with the difficulties posed by cold weather conditions. Our focus remains on creating more environmentally responsible solutions that align with consumer needs.”

LG’s comprehensive suite of heating and cooling solutions, catering to commercial, light-commercial, and residential applications, continues to receive industry recognition. This is largely due to LG’s consistent efforts in expanding its HVAC solution offerings, with a focus on innovation decarbonization and advancing electrification.

LG prioritizes heat pump advancement as a key component of the US’s climate improvement efforts. Several states have committed to improving decarbonization, setting a goal for heat pumps to constitute at least 65 percent of all new HVAC and hot water heating systems by the end of the decade.

LG’s commitment to these broader goals is further demonstrated by LG’s leadership in the Consortium for Advanced Heat Pump Research, founded in collaboration with the University of Alaska to establish an Advanced Cold Climate Heat Pump Laboratory in Alaska. Its goal is to drive HVAC innovation through specialized R&D and confront the complex issue of enhancing heat pump performance in regions subjected to severe cold, where low temperatures can result in reduced refrigerant circulation.

Understanding the necessity to develop and validate products under cold conditions, LG’s technology incorporated into the award-winning Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump is a testament to these ongoing research and development efforts, according to Scarbrough. “By minimizing reliance on fossil fuel-driven heating systems and reducing the need for supplementary back-up heating, the heat pump can contribute to more environmentally friendly solutions that support the larger decarbonization and electrification movements,” he said.

“To be recognized as an award winner is a true honor within our industry,” said AHR Expo Show Manager, Mark Stevens. “We are thrilled to highlight the dedication of manufacturers and team members as they work to create real solutions. The Innovation Awards aim to highlight companies, professionals and their innovation trajectory and to celebrate those that are pushing the bar.”

For more information about LG’s air conditioning business, visit www.lghvac.com.

About LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA
LG Electronics USA’s Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in the global air conditioning market, manufacturing both commercial and residential air conditioners and building management solutions. From consumer and individual units to industrial and specialized air conditioning systems, LG provides a wide range of products for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, water heating, and building controls. Eleven-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year, LG Electronics USA (based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J.), is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $60-billion-plus global technology and manufacturing. For more information, please visit lghvac.com

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