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CHARLESTON, SC (March 22, 2024) — Jimmy Dye, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group, successfully represented the owners on the sale of 1702 Ion Avenue, a significant transaction for Sullivan’s Island. The property, a stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 7,344 square foot home, was sold for $9,000,000, marking a notable milestone for the island’s real estate market.
Originally constructed as the Base Commandant’s Quarters, this exquisitely preserved historic home holds a unique place in history as the largest and most elaborate surviving structure of offices at Fort Moultrie. Its significance was further accentuated during World War II when it became the residence of the chief of staff, George C. Marshall.
“I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to represent the sellers on this extraordinary property,” said Jimmy Dye. “Its rich history and timeless elegance make it a truly one-of-a-kind home, and I am proud to have been involved in the sale.”
The property’s distinctive features include expansive wraparound porches, tin printed ceilings, multiple fireplaces, gracious rooms, 9-foot ceilings throughout, a renovated kitchen, and a private pool among others. Its charm and historical significance were a draw for buyers, leading to the property going under contract a mere seven days after being listed with Dye.
This sale not only underscores the enduring appeal of Sullivan’s Island but also highlights Jimmy Dye’s exceptional ability to navigate high-value transactions in the luxury real estate market. The Cassina Group has a dominant presence on Sullivan’s Island, closing 2023 as the #1 firm for sales on the island.
For more information on The Cassina Group, please visit TheCassinaGroup.com.
About The Cassina Group:
The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC and Charleston, SC. The firm is managed by founding partners and brokers-in-charge, Jimmy Dye and Robertson Allen, and Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker. Recent awards include top honors from Charleston Magazine, Inc. 5000, T3 Sixty, and SC Biz News. For more information, visit TheCassinaGroup.com or call 843-628-0008.
CHARLESTON, S.C., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — City Wide Facility Solutions, the nation’s leading commercial facility management company, raised more than $580,000 for GiGi’s Playhouse at its annual franchise convention in Charleston.
City Wide’s mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities it supports. Franchisees from more than 100 City Wide franchise locations came together to support the organization, which was selected by City Wide Facility Solutions of Charleston, as part of their ongoing partnership and support of the nonprofit.
“GiGi’s plays an important role in supporting the entire Down Syndrome community. They provide vital resources for children, adults, and families impacted by Down Syndrome,” said Rick Cobden, owner of City Wide Facility Solutions of Charleston. “I firmly believe in supporting the local Charleston community and the money raised will have a big impact on helping GiGi’s open their Charleston location, which will be their first in South Carolina.”
GiGi’s mission is to change the way the world views Down Syndrome and to see a world where individuals with Down Syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities. GiGi’s delivers on this mission through the delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs
“One of the most awe-inspiring moments received from franchise owners and the City Wide network was their enthusiasm and love for our non-profit made it clear that City Wide has an internal culture that every organization needs to replicate,” said Nancy Gianni, founder of GiGi’s Playhouse. “The money they raised will go a long way in helping us open our first location in South Carolina and will have a tremendous impact on supporting our kids in Charleston, and throughout the country. I am honestly so inspired to know corporations like City Wide exist.”
City Wide has made a name for itself in major U.S. cities and Canada by streamlining facility solutions for more than 20 interior and exterior services for commercial facilities including janitorial, disinfecting, handyman services and parking lot maintenance. Taking the onus from building owners and property management businesses that typically choose separate companies for each task, City Wide eases the selection and management processes for its clients.
For more information on GiGi’s Playhouse and how you can support this organization, please visit https://gigisplayhouse.org/.
About City Wide Founded in 1961, City Wide has a proven reputation for being the go-to resource for commercial facility solutions in its home Kansas City market and 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada. By uniquely representing the client, professional management teams serve as a single-source solution by managing dozens of interior and exterior services through independent contractors. City Wide simplifies the janitorial, disinfecting and maintenance issues most critical to building owners, operators and management companies, saving them time, solving their problems and reducing stress typically associated with facility management.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions or to find a location near you, please visit www.gocitywide.com.
From innovative designs in Oregon to high price tags in South Carolina, the tiny home movement has started to blend luxury, creativity, and sustainability.
PINEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA – State Representative Joseph “Joe” Jefferson (D-Berkeley) will run for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent the people of House District 102 in Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
“I’m running for re-election to continue working for the people of Berkeley County and Dorchester County. I believe we have a lot of work to do to support public schools, fix our roads and bridges, and bring more jobs to the Lowcountry,” Rep. Jefferson said. “I’m fighting to make South Carolina the best place to live and work.”
During his time in the State House, Rep. Jefferson has been a leading voice for supporting public education, expanding access to affordable health care, and building a local economy that supports good-paying jobs.
He serves on the Labor, Commerce and Industry (LCI) Committee, which oversees legislation relating to businesses in South Carolina. He also serves as the 1st Vice Chair of the Legislative Oversight Committee, which supervises state government agencies.
House District 102 covers portions of Berkeley County, including St. Stephen, Russellville, Pineville, and parts of Bonneau, Cross, and Cane Bay, and Dorchester County, including Ridgeville and Harleyville.
For more information on Rep. Joe Jefferson’s campaign, visit jefferson102.com.
This June, 2024, the Charleston area comedy scene is going to be raised to a new level. Local comedian and promoter Josh Bates is bringing his passion to the masses with this Wit’s End Comedy Lounge scheduled to open June 1, 2024. The club is located at 3324 Rivers Avenue (You can’t miss the giant red building with Richard Pryor on the side).
Featured acts will come from the Charleston area and stretch to Savannah, Columbia and beyond.
Here is what you need to know:
Wit’s End Comedy Lounge will feature a full-service bar, a 90-seat theater, a rentable podcast studio (available in July, 2024), green room and a pending VIP space with a pool table and arcade machines.
Location: Wit’s End Comedy Lounge – 3324 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston SC 29405
CHARLESTON, S.C.– Just weeks shy of their third anniversary on April 5, 2024, 1st Choice AC, Heating, Plumbing, & Gas is thrilled to announce their relocation to a new, larger facility to better serve the Mount Pleasant, Islands, Charleston, and surrounding tri-county areas. The trusted home comfort company will be moving to 2079 Wambaw Creek Road, Unit 3, Charleston, S.C. 29492 effective April 1, 2024.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our customers over the past three years,” says Tim Myers, Owner of 1st Choice AC, Heating, Plumbing, & Gas. “This move allows us to expand our service capabilities and provide an even better experience for our valued clients.”
The new location offers several advantages for 1st Choice customers:
Increased Space: The new facility provides significantly more space, allowing 1st Choice to expand its inventory and streamline operations, leading to faster service for customers. It will allow them to have the best in-house training available for the entire team, a full sheet metal shop to make custom fittings and ductwork and to do custom metal fabrication for other companies. They will be able to keep their excavator and other heavy equipment on site and be ready to install, repair and replace water lines, drain lines, sewer lines and gas lines through the plumbing and gas departments.
Enhanced Customer Experience: The expansion of the dedicated customer service and in house accounting departments will make scheduling and completing transactions a breeze.
“This relocation signifies our commitment to continued growth and exceptional customer service,” says Tim. “We look forward to continuing to be their trusted 1st Choice for all their home comfort needs.”
About 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas: Many homeowners struggle to find a reliable and honest A/C, heating, plumbing, and gas service provider. Our highly trained technicians give each job their full attention so homeowners get the best solution for their homes and budget. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Visit their website http://www.1stChoiceforAC.com or call
843-518-1479. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn at @1stChoiceforAC.
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Ignite Digital Services Cements Databricks Partnership
CHARLESTON, S.C. – March 19, 2024 – Operational consulting company Ignite Digital Servicescontinues strengthening its data management expertise by partnering with data and AI company, Databricks. By joining the Databricks partner program, Ignite Digital is better positioned to offer innovative and comprehensive data solutions at scale.
“Databricks offers a critical platform that helps bring about a data-forward enterprise,” shares Marc Murphy, president of Ignite Digital. “We can build client solutions with data, analytics and AI working together to enhance the user experience within one unified platform – the data lakehouse.”
Databricks’ Data Intelligence Platform helps organizations unify teams for all data-driven use cases. From streaming analytics and AI to business intelligence (BI), Databricks provides a modern lakehouse architecture that brings data engineering, data science, machine learning and analytics to a single collaborative, cloud-based platform. This architecture – comprising data lakes and data warehouses – prioritizes a highly adaptable and collaborative data environment where data scientists, engineers, and business analysts can work together seamlessly.
“Databricks is highly adaptable and delivers a comprehensive data and AI platform,” adds Murphy. “Positioning our consulting expertise, our industry knowledge and our digital capabilities with a platform partner like Databricks results in tailored data solutions that serve our clients well.”
Ignite Digital Services harnesses the power of digital technology and effective business solutions to ignite digital transformations for the national security industry. With a keen focus on purposeful results and innovative capabilities, the company offers unparalleled value that supports mission-critical initiatives. Learn more about Ignite Digital Services at ignite-digital.com.
The Software Report is pleased to announce the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Companies of 2024. Officially coined in 1956, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a single technology but rather an umbrella term for any hardware or software that can perform cognitive functions we usually associate with the human mind. This includes but is not limited to speech recognition, computer vision, machine learning, natural language generation and artificial neural networks. The global AI market is set to reach a value of $1.35 trillion by 2030, and to contribute $15.3 trillion to the global economy that same year. The breadth of companies recognized this year spans early-stage startups making significant inroads in niche markets, to established giants pioneering AI research and application and showcasing a diverse range of expertise and groundbreaking achievements.
Among this year’s awardees is Clari, a company that is revolutionizing revenue management by improving revenue collaboration governance. They are transforming how businesses forecast and achieve revenue growth, making the entire revenue process more efficient and predictable. Aurigo builds software that helps build the world. They offer advanced cloud-based solutions to stakeholders in capital infrastructure projects and the private sector, helping them manage large-scale projects such as the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Dstillery provides laser-focused targeting with custom audience solutions. They specialize in AI-driven ad targeting, enabling brands and agencies to target their most valuable prospects via effective programmatic advertising campaigns.
The selection process for the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Companies was highly competitive. It involved the evaluation of software effectiveness, technological innovation, organizational capabilities, management team caliber and workplace culture, among other factors.
Please join us in recognizing the accomplishments of the Top 25 Artificial Intelligence companies of 2024.
1. Fractal Analytics
Fractal, a key AI provider for Fortune 500 companies, is dedicated to enhancing every enterprise decision with AI, engineering, and design. Its portfolio includes Crux Intelligence for AI-driven business insights, Eugenie.ai for sustainable AI solutions, Asper.ai for revenue growth management, Senseforth.ai for conversational AI, and Flyfish for generative AI in sales. Fractal has also incubated Qure.ai, a healthcare AI player detecting tuberculosis and lung cancer.
Founded in 2001, it now has more than 4000 employees globally, and operates in 16 locations, including the US, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, and Australia, and maintains dual headquarters in Mumbai and New York City. They have raised a total of $685 million in funding over 5 rounds, the last of which was in January 2022.
In 2023, Fractal launched Flyfish, the first generative AI sales platform for consultative customer experiences. In 2022, it announced Asper.ai, an interconnected AI solution for consumer goods, manufacturing, and retail. Fractal continues to lead AI innovation, shaping industries directly.
2. Dynatrace
Dynatrace, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a global leader in ensuring flawless software performance. With a singular focus on making the world’s software work perfectly, Dynatrace offers a unified platform that combines broad and deep observability, continuous runtime application security, and advanced AIOps. The company’s mission is to empower innovators to modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software securely and efficiently, and ensure impeccable digital experiences.
Boasting a comprehensive approach to observability, Dynatrace simplifies cloud complexity, enabling global organizations to innovate faster in the modern cloud landscape. They have over 3,600 enterprise customers, 4,200 employees, and a total addressable market exceeding $50 billion.
Recent milestones include the acquisition of Runecast to enhance cloud-native security and compliance, as well as the launch of a new Kubernetes experience for platform engineering teams. Additionally, Dynatrace has expanded its reach by launching its SaaS-based Enterprise Observability Platform on AWS in India.
3. Clari
Clari is recognized as a leader in revenue collaboration and governance, providing the only enterprise platform to run the most important business process: Revenue. It serves over 1,500 leading organizations, including Okta, Adobe, Workday, Zoom, and Finastra, helping them enhance win rates, prevent deal slippage, forecast accurately, and increase productivity for all employees involved in revenue activities.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with a substantial $520 million in venture capital funding, Clari has solidified its presence with an impressive user base of 220,000+ across 170 countries. The recent acquisition of Groove has strengthened its leadership in the revenue platform domain, responding effectively to customer demands for technology consolidation and accelerated revenue.
Clari has also introduced innovative tools like RevGPT, which provides revenue teams with prescriptive insights and strategies to maximize revenue potential. The launch of the Integration Hub emphasizes Clari’s dedication to facilitating seamless revenue management processes for enterprises. With a committed team of approximately 800 employees, Clari is at the forefront of transforming Revenue Management worldwide.
4. Sprinklr
Sprinklr, a New York City-based enterprise software company, leads in transforming customer-facing functions. Their Unified Customer Experience Management (Unified-CXM) platform, driven by advanced AI, ensures consistent human-centric experiences across modern channels. Operating globally with 25 offices in 16 countries, Sprinklr collaborates with over 1,400 enterprises, including major brands like Microsoft, P&G, and Samsung, representing over 50% of the Fortune 100.
Sprinklr’s impact lies in breaking down silos within teams and enhancing customer satisfaction. Recently, they introduced Conversational AI+, streamlining bot creation for swift and more efficient self-service interactions. Noteworthy partnerships, such as collaboration with Cosentino for a unified social media and marketing strategy, and alliance with infinit.cx for AI-powered contact center solutions, cement Sprinklr’s position as a leader shaping the future of customer experience management.
5. Simpplr
Simpplr, based in Redwood City, California, is a leader in revolutionizing the employee experience through a modern intranet platform with advanced AI-powered technology. Continuously learning and adapting, Simpplr aims to inspire and engage individuals while enabling leaders to make informed decisions. The company operates globally, with offices in India, Canada, and the UK.
Simpplr has a customer base exceeding 1000 and over 2 million active users. They deliver 2 billion experiences annually, with a 95% customer retention rate and a significant 282% ROI for clients.
In 2023, Simpplr made strategic moves, acquiring Socrates.ai, an AI-powered virtual assistant, to enhance employee productivity. The introduction of a new employee recognition product further underscores Simpplr’s commitment to fostering organizational culture and performance. Securing $70 million in new funding, Simpplr has strengthened its role in providing personalized employee experiences that lead to measurable business outcomes. This commitment to excellence drives both individuals and organizations toward substantial achievements.
6. Five9
Founded in 2001, Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software. With over 20 years of experience, Five9 focuses on transforming contact centers into customer engagement hubs. The company’s suite includes digital engagement, analytics, workforce optimization, and AI-driven automation, enhancing agent productivity and delivering concrete business outcomes.
With a global workforce of more than 2,500 employees, Five9 serves over 2,500 enterprise, mid-market, and SMB customers across 104 countries. They have collaborated with over 1450 global SI, channel, and technology partners, highlighting their commitment to expanding industry influence. Recent partnerships, such as the extended collaboration with BT and the introduction of Agent Assist 2.0 with AI Summary, demonstrate Five9’s dedication to advancing cloud adoption and improving global customer experiences. The strategic partnership with MCM Telecom and XTT Mexico further underlines Five9’s focus on delivering integrated CX solutions in the LATAM region.
7. SymphonyAI
Founded in 2017, SymphonyAI is a major player in enterprise AI SaaS products, driving digital transformation across pivotal sectors like retail, consumer packaged goods, finance, manufacturing, media, and IT/enterprise service management. As part of the SAIGroup, it benefits from a $1 billion commitment from entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, rapidly expanding its team to over 3,000 professionals.
Recent milestones include a remarkable 30% growth in Retail CPG ARR, propelled by AI innovations expanding software to an additional 80,000 retail stores. In a strategic move, SymphonyAI joined forces with Microsoft to revolutionize the retail landscape with next-gen AI solutions. These developments underscore SymphonyAI’s significant role in shaping the future of enterprise AI and its commitment to driving innovation across diverse industry verticals.
8. Aurigo Software
Aurigo specializes in developing software that plays a pivotal role in global construction efforts. Offering advanced, cloud-based solutions, Aurigo empowers owners in the capital infrastructure and private sectors to plan effectively and ensure quality in their builds. Managing over $300 billion in capital programs, Aurigo’s software is the choice of more than 300 clients across key industries such as transportation, water and utilities, healthcare, higher education, and government, overseeing more than 40,000 projects throughout North America. Leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, Aurigo enables executives to make informed decisions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of capital programs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Aurigo is a privately owned corporation with a global presence, including offices in Canada and India.
The company recently marked significant milestones, partnering with Erie County to modernize its capital improvement program and expanding its reach with a new facility in Mysore in January 2024. Orange County has also recognized the value of collaboration, choosing Aurigo Software to streamline right of way and project management. Aurigo continues to be a driving force in shaping the future of infrastructure development worldwide.
9. AlphaSense
AlphaSense, a market intelligence and search platform, has been a pivotal player in empowering global enterprises and financial institutions since its establishment in 2011. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 spread across offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, Germany, India, and Singapore, AlphaSense is a leader in leveraging AI-based technology to deliver unparalleled insights. The platform curates information from diverse sources such as equity research, company filings, event transcripts, expert calls, news, trade journals, and clients’ proprietary research content.
In a recent milestone, AlphaSense introduced the AlphaSense Assistant, an innovative GenAI-powered chat experience, enhancing user interaction and accessibility. Furthermore, the company secured a strategic investment from Singapore-based global investor EDBI and achieved a remarkable $2.5 billion valuation with a successful $150 million Series E funding round led by BOND. Mark Leadercramer has been appointed to spearhead AlphaSense’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, establishing the company’s global footprint in the competitive market intelligence landscape.
10. ConcertAI
ConcertAI, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusets, is a leader in real-world evidence (RWE) and generative AI technology in healthcare and life sciences. With a mission to expedite insights and outcomes for patients, ConcertAI collaborates with biomedical innovators, healthcare providers, and medical societies, leveraging cutting-edge data, AI technologies, and scientific expertise. The company’s impact resonates across 1,900 clinical sites and 45 biomedical innovators through its comprehensive solutions.
ConcertAI recently acquired CancerLinQ, establishing a significant healthcare learning and research network in oncology. The company has also formed agreements with a leading cancer center to advance precision oncology with AI-enabled imaging solutions. Additionally, its collaboration with Caris Life Sciences has led to the development of a Clinico-Genomic research platform. ConcertAI’s commitment to innovation positions it as a key player in improving healthcare through the integration of AI and real-world evidence.
11. ExpertusONE
ExpertusONE is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and was founded in 1998. An award-winning global leader in learning management systems (LMS), it transforms corporate training and development delivery. It features a design that combines elegance and intuitive functionality, offering an easy-to-use learning experience. The platform is mobile-ready and supports a wide user base across various environments and devices. It caters not only to company employees but also to external customers and partners, delivering diverse training types including product, sales, compliance, and skills training.
ExpertusONE integrates LMS, learning experience platform (LXP), and skills into a single cloud-based system. It accommodates all training formats, from SCORM and xAPI to multimedia and virtual reality, through one platform interface. Its industry-specific solutions meet the compliance needs of sectors such as manufacturing, software/technology, healthcare, retail, and finance. The platform’s extensible architecture integrates with applications like Salesforce, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, enhancing collaborative and seamless learning experiences.
Using artificial intelligence, ExpertusONE offers personalized content and training recommendations, alongside comprehensive dashboard insights for managers to track performance, and manage LMS reporting and analytics. It is the preferred choice for businesses ranging from small enterprises to Fortune 1000 companies, looking for a scalable and innovative training and development solution.
12. Care.ai
Based in Orlando, Florida, with a total of $27 million in funding, care.ai is pioneering the use of AI in healthcare with the world’s first advanced AI-powered smart care facility platform. With healthcare’s leading always-aware ambient intelligent sensors, care.ai transforms physical environments into self-aware smart care spaces. This innovation enhances safety, efficiency, and the quality of care in both acute and post-acute settings. Simultaneously, it autonomously improves clinical and operational workflows and enables new virtual care models for smart care teams, including smart-from-the-start virtual nursing solutions.
Recently, care.ai expanded its capabilities through a partnership with Google Cloud, integrating advanced solutions for nurses that leverage generative AI and data analytics. Additionally, strategic alliances with Get Well and Samsung underscore care.ai’s dedication to accelerating the integration of virtual care in smart hospitals. These collaborations equip smart care teams with high-fidelity virtual care experiences, showcasing care.ai’s commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through innovation.
13. Dstillery
Dstillery, a prominent AI ad targeting company headquartered in New York City, empowers brands and agencies to reach their most promising prospects through high-performing programmatic advertising campaigns. They have raised a total of $60.4 million in funding over seven rounds, the latest in 2019 from a series D round. With the support of award-winning data science, Dstillery has obtained 19 patents (and is still counting) for its AI technology, which drives precise and scalable audience creation.
Their latest innovation, ID-free Custom AI®, represents a privacy-focused targeting solution that performs on par with cookies but without relying on identifiers. Furthermore, their premier product, Custom AI Audiences, which is based on identifiers, tailors its targeting exclusively to the brand it serves. It continually assesses hundreds of millions of users to provide the best and most unique audience segments. Some of their most notable customers include T-Mobile, Hyundai, and Advil.
14. Findem
Findem is the only talent data platform that combines 3D data with AI. It automates and consolidates top-of-funnel activities across the entire talent ecosystem, bringing together sourcing, CRM and analytics into one place. Only Findem’s 3D data connects people and company data over time – making an individual’s entire career instantly accessible in a single click, removing the guesswork and unlocking insights about the market and competition no one else can. Powered by 3D data, Findem’s automated workflows across the talent lifecycle are the ultimate competitive advantage. By enabling talent teams to deliver continuous pipelines of top, diverse candidates while creating better talent experiences, Findem transforms the way companies plan, hire and manage talent.
Recently, Findem launched their Talent Data Cloud, which automates and consolidates top-of-funnel activities across the entire talent ecosystem, bringing together sourcing, CRM and analytics into one place. They also integrated GenAI capabilities throughout the Talent Data Cloud, enabling talent teams to get trusted AI-assisted answers to questions no one else can answer about candidates, talent pools and the market.
Furthermore, Findem launched an AI-powered Copilot for Sourcing that automates repetitive tasks across multiple talent channels, giving time back to recruiters to focus on higher-value activities that deliver more value to the business.
15. InformedIQ
San Francisco-based company Informed.IQ, is trusted by leading lenders for instant verifications of income, assets, residence, auto, and credit stipulations, enabling unbiased, real-time credit decisions. Their AI models, trained on various document types and consumer-permissioned data sources, automate stipulation clearance for lenders. They have raised $20 million in funding over three rounds.
In 2023, Informed.IQ processed almost 6 million consumer credit applications for US lenders, automating over $125 billion in loan originations with 99% accuracy in seconds, without human intervention. Their robust knowledge graph and data consortium, encompassing more than 60 million records and 1.5 billion lending data points, empowers a configurable, verticalized AI platform. This platform enables financial institutions to seamlessly scale their entire portfolio of documents and data.
In June 2023, Informed.IQ introduced AI-Powered verifications for financial institutions in the AWS marketplace. In November 2023, they were granted a new patent, significantly improving the quality of information extraction based on contextual analysis from multiple documents. December 2023 saw them launch an AI-powered copilot and human-in-the-loop services, streamlining lenders’ operational processes. This innovative approach augments their top-tier AI capabilities in extractions, verification, and fraud detection with a human-in-the-loop copilot. This enhancement boosts the efficiency of loan officers, ensures the highest possible extraction rates, and empowers lenders to automate a greater portion of their applications.
16. Amelia
Amelia, an enterprise AI solutions provider based in New York, delivers concrete business outcomes through purpose-built applications. With a proven track record and deep business insight, Amelia specializes in Conversational AI for enhanced customer and employee engagement.
Trusted by thousands of companies, Amelia provides front-line service and measurable bottom-line results. Notable collaborations, like the 2023 partnership with UiPath, and a recent $175 million strategic investment from BuildGroup and Monroe Capital, emphasize Amelia’s commitment to shaping the future of AI-driven solutions.
Amelia’s context-aware, natural language conversational capabilities create personalized interactions, improving customer satisfaction. Businesses can optimize their workforce by training Amelia to handle manual tasks, freeing up human resources for more impactful activities.
17. Clarity AI
Founded in 2017 in New York City, Clarity AI is a leading sustainability technology platform, utilizing machine learning and big data to provide crucial environmental and social insights for investors, organizations, and consumers. They have raised $80 million over six funding rounds. Analyzing over 70,000 companies, 420,000 funds, and 400 governments, Clarity AI stands as a key tool for end-to-end sustainability analysis in investing, corporate research, benchmarking, e-commerce, and regulatory reporting.
The platform’s impact is unrivaled, reaching more than 150 million consumers and integrating with partners such as BlackRock – Aladdin, Refinitiv, BNP Manaos, CACEIS, and SimCorp. With offices in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, Clarity AI serves a client network managing trillions in assets, including major players like Invesco, Nordea, BlackRock, Santander, Wellington, and BNP Paribas.
Recent milestones, including a strategic partnership with Radient AI, the introduction of an SFDR-aligned sustainable investment index methodology, and collaboration with Aspiration to meet rising consumer demand, showcase Clarity AI’s commitment to advancing sustainability across various sectors.
18. Lucidworks
Lucidworks empowers clients by turning search into a powerful asset for superior digital experiences. With a strong belief in the impact of effective search and browse functionalities, Lucidworks uses AI and machine learning to connect users with products, content, and information. Global brands like Crate & Barrel, Lenovo, Red Hat, and Cisco Systems trust Lucidworks’ products to fuel their commerce, customer service, and workplace applications, enhancing customer satisfaction and employee capabilities.
With four global office locations, 304 employees, and 15 years in the industry, Lucidworks is synonymous with search excellence. They have raised a total funding amount of $209 million. Recent enhancements to the Fusion search platform and Lucidworks AI™ include integration capabilities for all generative AI and large language models. In collaboration with Google Cloud, Lucidworks provides a comprehensive solution for commerce, customer service, and the workplace. With 300,000 everyday users, Lucidworks continues to shape the future of digital engagement.
19. OpenSpace
OpenSpace, the global leader in reality capture and AI-powered analytics for construction projects, empowers builders of all scales globally. Funded in part by NASA, the California-based company boasts a user base exceeding 186,000 across 93 countries. OpenSpace offers a cutting-edge solution to capture comprehensive visual records of construction sites, enhancing verification processes, dispute resolution, and team accountability. Leveraging AI-powered computer vision and analytics, OpenSpace enables seamless comparison of building information modeling (BIM) to as-built structures, automated progress tracking, and adherence to project schedules. The platform streamlines workflows, promoting effective communication, optimized resource allocation, and prompt decision-making.
In recent advancements, OpenSpace introduced 360° reality capture and AI enhancements, facilitating faster coordination between field and virtual design and construction (VDC) teams. Additionally, collaborations with industry leaders like Revizto and enterprise agreements with companies like Performance Contracting, Inc. underscore OpenSpace’s commitment to advancing reality capture technology in construction.
20. Resolve Tech Solutions
RTS is a global technology services company headquartered in Texas. RTS caters to both Fortune 500 enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses across diverse sectors, including telecom, retail, government, aerospace, defense, utilities, oil & gas, and real estate. For seven consecutive years, RTS has held the title of the largest services partner to SAP in North America. With over two decades of deep technical expertise in ERP consulting, the company manages an impressive SAP-related workloads, marking one of the most substantial footprints of SAP ERP in the public cloud.
Recognizing the complexities of cloud migration initiatives, RTS excels in providing best-in-class managed cloud delivery services. Leveraging its extensive SAP and public cloud experience, RTS ensures seamless transitions and transformations for any cloud project. They boast a track record of successfully handling more than 6000 managed cloud virtual machines, completing upward of 150 projects, and accumulating over 25 years of ERP consulting experience. RTS saves an impressive 10 million+ manual hours through business process improvement. Resolve Tech Solution’s ability to take the complexities of ERP systems such as SAP and automate tedious tasks while providing intelligent reporting especially for those utilizing RISE with SAP, Along with the launch of JUNO Labs (www.junolabs.ai), has made RTS a recognized leader in AI.
21. Conversica
Conversica, headquartered in San Mateo, CA, is reshaping revenue teams’ dynamics with its AI-powered digital assistants, propelling growth through authentic, strategically crafted conversations. With over a decade of refining billions of interactions, Conversica’s AI assistants, distinguished from typical chatbots, excel in influencing customers across the entire journey, maximizing revenue opportunities, and fostering brand loyalty.
Conversica has partnered with Salesforce for a groundbreaking conversational AI project and seamlessly integrated its generative AI conversational platform with Salesforce Marketing Cloud. A strategic collaboration with Quantum Sports + Entertainment further underscores Conversica’s expanding reach. The recent introduction of an enterprise-ready GPT-powered chat solution demonstrates the company’s commitment to delivering highly personalized experiences.
Notable achievements include a staggering 1.2 billion interactions, a $101 billion revenue opportunity generated, and an impressive 24x return on investment.
22. Aisera
Aisera is a leading provider of Generative AI Solutions that helps enterprises boost revenue, improve user productivity, lower operating expenses and create magical user experiences. Aisera’s products are AiseraGPT, AI Copilot, AI Search and AiseraLLMs which are built on the AI Experience (AIX) platform that serves as an enterprise Generative AI stack for organizations to buy or build solutions. Aisera solutions deliver human-like interactions while providing contextually rich conversations that boost workforce productivity. Aisera’s AIX platform with pre-trained domain-specific LLMs is customizable to customer data, such that enterprises can get better accuracy, lower hallucinations and increased resolution rates. Aisera offers these domain-specific LLMs across a wide range, including IT, HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Retail.
Aisera compliments these offers with action bots that are built-in and customized AI workflows through a Visual studio to take actions and improve business process automation. Organizations can unlock human potential to save millions of operations costs, enhance productivity by 80%, and achieve 75% auto-resolution rates – all while reducing support costs by 80%. Aisera is an award-winning, top-tier VC-funded startup headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, recognized as a leader in multiple industry analyst reports.
23. Aktana
Aktana, a pioneer in intelligent customer engagement for the global life sciences industry, tailors customer experiences for over 350 brands. Their AI-powered contextual intelligence engine is the go-to tool for commercial and medical teams worldwide, optimizing personalized omnichannel engagement at scale. With a client roster boasting over half of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies, Aktana has firmly established itself as the industry leader.
In a strategic move, Aktana recently acquired Tact.ai’s Field Engagement and Conversational AI Technology, expanding its capabilities. Additionally, the company introduced Contextual Intelligence 360, a rapid deployment solution designed to bolster pharma brand product launches. This is particularly significant for life sciences companies navigating patent cliffs and smaller pipelines. Headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana maintains a global presence with offices strategically located in major biopharma regions. They have raised a total funding amount of $99.2 million over 8 rounds, the latest in January 2021.
24. OfferFit
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, OfferFit is a leader in automated experimentation platforms, transforming how enterprises approach testing and learning. Using reinforcement learning, a subtype of self-learning AI, OfferFit empowers marketers to extract optimal business value from their first-party data, specifically focusing on identified existing customers. The platform serves top brands in telecommunications, energy, retail, travel, and financial services, including clients such as MetLife, Foxtel Group, and Brinks Home, highlighting OfferFit’s industry impact.
In a significant development, OfferFit recently secured a substantial $25 million Series B funding round, led by Menlo Ventures. With a dedicated team of 90 employees, OfferFit continues to redefine automated experimentation, setting new standards for efficiency and effectiveness in data-driven marketing strategies.
25. Arize AI
Arize AI is a machine learning observability platform that helps machine learning (ML) teams deliver and maintain more successful AI in production. Arize’s automated model monitoring and observability platform allows ML teams to quickly detect issues when they emerge, troubleshoot why they happened, and improve overall model performance across both structured data and image and large language models. Arize is a remote-first company with headquarters in Berkeley, CA. They have raised a total funding amount of $61 million.
In recent developments, Arize AI introduced industry-first features, including prompt engineering and retrieval tracing workflows tailored for troubleshooting LLMs. The company also launched Phoenix, an open-source library dedicated to evaluating large language models like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Bard. These tools target production deployments, strengthening validation and risk management for LLM integration into vital business systems. Arize AI is at the forefront of reshaping machine learning observability, asserting its leadership in the field.
LONDON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In collaboration with wellness and beauty icon Gwyneth Paltrow, the groundbreaking new meditation app Moments of Space is set to redefine mindfulness through a unique fusion of ancient Dzogchen teachings and cutting-edge tech. With their powerful ‘eyes-open’ approach, Moments of Space aims to make awakening accessible to all.
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The AI-powered app introduces a distinctive ‘eyes-open meditation’ approach that challenges perceived notions of silent and solemn meditative practice by allowing users to engage with the world while developing a deep connection with their inner selves.
Gwyneth Paltrow, known for challenging convention and bringing new ideas into the mainstream, is at the forefront of this transformative venture as one of the co-owners, bringing her passion for mindfulness to a global community.
“Once you learn how to do eyes-open meditation – something you can literally incorporate at any time – you can be engaged with the world but still very connected to yourself,” said Gwyneth. “I rely on it to feel more whole.”
Moments of Space founder Kim Little is a Buddhist and software developer who believes that life and meditation can become one. “Moments of Space was born out of a desire to make meditation an integral part of my daily life“, said Kim. “I was highly motivated to create an app that truly does justice to the teachings I experienced during my meditation retreats, and puts them in people’s pockets – making them practical and personal, any place and any time.”
Through their innovative approach that utilizes the latest tech to help users integrate ancient practices seamlessly into their busy modern lives, Moments of Space set themselves apart from meditation platforms of the past, and aim to bring forth a global awakening.
As Gwyneth Paltrow puts it, “I think we’re living in a time where there’s a lot of bifurcation and people have gone into their corners – closing in, closing down, closing ranks. I believe eyesopen meditation could be potentially important for changing the world and deepening how we connect to ourselves, and others.”
Key Features of Moments of Space include:
Eyes-Open Meditation: The app guides users through a unique form of meditation with their eyes open, allowing for engagement with the world while remaining deeply connected to oneself.
Accessible Any Time, Any Place: With eyes-open meditations and walking practices, Moments of Space ensures that users can find a moment of space at any time and in any place. The app promotes an achievable and provenly beneficial ‘little and often’ approach.
AI-powered Personalization: With a Reflect feature that captures how you are feeling on a regular basis, the app uses artificial intelligence to find just the right content and for your needs and can serve this to you intelligently in Walking Mode or while commuting. This innovative approach allows users to seamlessly incorporate mindfulness into daily activities like walking between meetings or riding the bus.
Next Generation Meditation: While mindfulness practice has become mainstream, Moments of Space takes an innovative approach by delivering content in a ‘little and often’ format throughout the day. A number of scientific studies have shown this has greater benefits to cognitive function and lower levels of perceived stress than a single session.
Moments of Space is available to download today on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. A VR version for the Apple Vision Pro is in development for 2024.
About Moments of Space:
Moments of Space is a next-generation meditation platform, powered by AI personalisation, delivering a unique eyes-open meditation practice that can be done anytime, anyplace. By practicing ‘little and often’ throughout the day, users benefit from a continuity of mindfulness in their daily lives which has greater benefit than a single daily meditation.
1 See below for scientific studies referenced
Studies showing little and often is better:
A study published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement in 2019 found that practicing brief meditation sessions (10 minutes) multiple times a day resulted in greater improvements in cognitive function and well-being compared to a group that practiced a single 40-minute meditation session per day.
(Bormann, J. E., Becker, S., Gershwin, M., Kelly, A., Pada, L., Smith, T. L., & Wear, E. A. (2019). Brief and frequent mindfulness meditation: A survey and experimental study. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 3(1), 40-49. doi:10.1007/s41465-018-0112-2)
Another study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 2018 found that practicing brief mindfulness exercises (two minutes of breath awareness) four times a day was associated with greater improvements in emotional regulation and attentional control compared to a group that practiced a single 20-minute mindfulness meditation per day.
(Biegel, G. M., Brown, K. W., Shapiro, S. L., & Schubert, C. M. (2018). Mindfulness-based stress reduction for the treatment of adolescent psychiatric outpatients: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 86(9), 875–888. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000341)
A study published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology in 2015 found that practicing brief mindfulness exercises (three-minute breathing exercises) several times a day resulted in lower levels of perceived stress and increased job satisfaction among employees, compared to those who practiced a single 15-minute mindfulness exercise per day.
A study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience in 2018 found that practicing short meditation sessions (10 minutes) three times a day was associated with greater improvements in attention and working memory compared to a group that practiced a single 30-minute meditation session per day.
About Kim Little Kim Little is a software developer, lifelong meditator and practicing Buddhist. He co-founded a semantic AI start-up that was acquired. Drawing from his dual passions – technology and spirituality -Kim founded Moments of Space in London, UK.
Mattamy’s Bloom community will provide flexible housing options for prospective homeowners seeking rural charm, in a convenient location
RALEIGH, N.C., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Mattamy Homes, North America’s largest privately owned homebuilder, continues its expansion in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, with the purchase of 187 acres of land in Harnett County. This community – to be known as Bloom – will mark Mattamy’s fifth community in Harnett County.
“As Raleigh continues to grow, more people are looking to purchase homes outside of the historically core market,” says Bob Wiggins, President of Mattamy’s Raleigh Division. “By adding Bloom to Mattamy’s existing line-up of thoughtful communities in Harnett County – just two miles from the Wake County line – we are providing further housing options and choice to prospective buyers who are seeking rural charm, in a convenient location.”
Bloom will encompass a collection of 138 single-family homes on lot sizes averaging ¾ acre to one-acre or more, in ranch and two-story variations. Floorplans will range from 2,100 to 3,500 square feet, with three-car garage options available. Pricing is anticipated to start from the upper $300,000’s, with sales expected to open later this year.
Situated between Raleigh (approximately 18 miles northeast) and Fort Liberty (approximately 28 miles southwest), Bloom will offer convenient access to main transportation corridors (NC-210 and US-401) as well as a variety of shops, entertainment, educational institutions, employment opportunities and more.
Designed to promote social interaction and wellbeing, Bloom will include amenities such as shared green spaces and social spaces, a community pond with a gathering area, and colorful gardens that will elevate the area’s natural beauty.
“Once built, the entrance to Bloom will create a true sense of arrival with rows of North Carolina wildflowers blooming to the left and right, and sections of rustic fencing, draped with string lights,” says Renee Carlson, Director of Marketing for Mattamy’s Raleigh Division. “To continue the floral theme, the street names of Bloom will also reflect several wildflower species that are native to Harnett County.”
Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 45 years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of homeownership. In the United States, the company is represented in 11 markets — Dallas, Charlotte, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando (where its US head office is located), Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and Southeast Florida. In Canada, its communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com for more information.
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