Day: August 5, 2024

• Optimize collaboration across Zoom Workplace with next-gen Zoom Docs; transform content from Zoom Meetings into actionable documents with AI Companion
• Zoom Docs’ AI-first customizable design easily adapts to team and project needs, including documents, wikis, and tables, providing a single place to manage work

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) announced the rollout of Zoom Docs, its AI-first collaborative docs solution, starting today. Zoom Docs is powered by Zoom AI Companion, the company’s generative AI assistant available at no additional cost*, to help drive productivity and seamless collaboration throughout Zoom Workplace.

“Zoom Docs is our first Zoom Workplace product with generative AI built in from the ground up; it effortlessly transforms information from Zoom Meetings into actionable documents and knowledge bases, so teams can stay focused on meaningful work,” said Smita Hashim, chief product officer at Zoom. “Zoom Docs is included at no additional cost with Zoom Workplace paid licenses, creating even more value for our customers. With AI Companion available every step of the way, Zoom Docs is purpose-built to empower people to ‘work happy’ and give them more time back in their day.”

Zoom Docs transforms team collaboration
Zoom Docs can help solve critical challenges facing modern workforces, including time wasted on repetitive tasks, information overload, and facilitation of cross-functional alignment. By utilizing Zoom AI Companion to convert meeting outcomes into actionable documents, Zoom Docs can jumpstart content creation and adapt to different individual and team needs to help boost workers’ productivity.

Zoom Docs’ AI-first capabilities help Zoom Workplace users make teamwork more collaborative and effective, optimize productivity by keeping information organized, and reduce silos by empowering teams to communicate and share information more fluidly. Potential use cases for Zoom Docs include:

• Meeting collaboration: Zoom Docs simplifies meeting collaboration with AI Companion by transforming meeting content into meaningful documents, centralizing meeting summaries with meeting docs, and facilitating co-editing on docs within meetings.
• Business documents: Whether creating content, business proposals, or reports, AI Companion for Zoom Docs makes content generation, revision, summarization, and translation easy for global teams.
• Project planning: Planning complex projects can be messy. Zoom Docs can help with time-saving templates for project briefs and tracking for a variety of use cases like product launches, marketing campaigns, and event management, consolidating project-related materials, and improving visibility across progress tracking, status updates, and timelines.
• Information hub: Useful for knowledge-base creation, team onboarding, and goal tracking, users can build robust wikis for a single source of information.

Additional AI-first capabilities help teams do their best work
With the power of AI Companion, Zoom Docs simplifies work and brings information together for optimal results.

• Turn AI Companion meeting summaries into easily editable docs, freeing up time spent on note-taking and manually copying notes into a shared document with templates for one-on-ones, stand-up meetings, brainstorming, project updates, discussions, Q&As, customer success, user feedback, and more.
• Generate content based on AI Companion meeting transcripts. Use custom or preset commands or queries with AI Companion to further create and revise content.
• Revise and summarize content such as articles, plans, and outlines, change tone and style, catch grammatical and spelling errors, and translate content into nine languages (with support for additional languages planned) for multilingual teams with AI Companion.

Maximize meeting effectiveness to drive better outcomes
Meetings are core to Zoom Workplace, and Zoom Docs builds on that experience by enhancing collaboration before, during, and after meetings, empowering users to stay more aligned and achieve better results.

• Start and schedule meetings from a Zoom Doc to connect with colleagues and quickly streamline workflows.
• Create, share, and co-edit docs during meetings. Meeting attendees can follow along with the presenter, co-edit, and comment on the doc in real time without leaving the meeting window. Attendees on mobile devices can view in-meeting doc collaboration without signing in.
• Create an editable and shareable doc that includes relevant meeting information from a meeting in a customizable format.
• Streamline permission sharing to reduce time spent granting access to docs with bulk permission settings for meeting attendees, and the ability to grant temporary access to meeting attendees to collaborate during the meeting. Users can also share Zoom Docs in Team Chat channels and with individuals in specific chats directly from Zoom Docs.
• Share docs across Zoom Workplace via Zoom Team Chat or Zoom Mail or invite colleagues to collaborate live in Zoom Meetings to streamline editing.

Get work done in one place for better results
Adapt docs to different individual and team needs to keep collaboration fluid and information organized.

• Customize docs with content blocks for texts, tables, images, charts, and more to help increase efficiency and reduce information management across multiple apps. Add data tables for team collaboration and planning to track assignments and projects. Add checklists, images, videos, and callouts to make the doc more engaging, and utilize the multi-column layout for greater flexibility in organizing content.
• Embed content from across Zoom Workplace and third parties like Zoom Whiteboard, Google Drive, Figma, X, and YouTube to make information centrally accessible.
• Stay organized by starring frequently used docs or quickly filtering docs by author for quick access.

Optimize team collaboration
Reduce silos and keep collaborators informed, connected, and aligned.

• Keep an eye on progress using tables, checklists, and trackers for activities, due dates, status, and assigned owners, with various views like Kanban boards, calendars, and galleries.
• Organize team documents in dedicated wikis to provide central locations for shared information.
• Group, filter, sort, and search data tables to easily visualize information and quickly locate the needed data.
• Edit concurrently with up to 100 users in a single Zoom Doc, and tag teammates in edits and comments.
• Quickly add, remove, and change permissions for internal teammates and external users to confidently share and collaborate on a doc’s contents.

Zoom Docs with AI Companion is included with all paid Zoom Workplace plans*. Basic (free) users can create up to 10 shared docs and unlimited personal docs without AI Companion but can upgrade to Zoom Workplace Pro, Business, or Enterprise plans for access to AI Companion capabilities across Zoom Workplace, including Docs. Account owners and admins may enable or disable AI Companion for Zoom Docs.

Zoom Docs is available beginning today for users of the Zoom Workplace app, version 6.1.6 or later, which can be downloaded from the Zoom website, and users can also access Zoom Docs from the Docs web homepage or the Zoom Web App.

*Note: AI Companion is included at no additional cost with the paid services assigned to Zoom accounts. AI Companion, including AI Companion capabilities in Zoom Docs, may not be available for all regions and industry verticals.

About Zoom
Zoom’s mission is to provide one platform that delivers limitless human connection. Reimagine teamwork with Zoom Workplace — Zoom’s open collaboration platform with AI Companion empowers teams to be more productive. Together with Zoom Workplace, Zoom’s Business Services for sales, marketing, and customer care teams, including Zoom Contact Center, strengthen customer relationships throughout the customer lifecycle. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Get more information at zoom.com.

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The Cloud-Native Solution Enables P&C and General Insurers to Deliver Products at Scale by Eliminating the Need for Upgrades

BOSTON, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announced the general availability of Policy with Active Delivery, a revolutionary solution that eliminates the need for upgrades and enables P&C insurers to deliver insurance products at scale in an era of rapid customer-centric innovation and growth.

Policy with Active Delivery is a cloud-native solution that leverages the power, scalability, and security of the Azure cloud to provide bi-weekly product updates. These updates are applied automatically, assuring there are no disruptions to an insurer’s operations while eliminating the need for additional, costly resources to manage massive upgrades. All updates are “feature flagged,” allowing insurers to choose when to activate them, ensuring zero impact to their production environment.

Policy with Active Delivery also offers low-code configuration tools, an integrated development environment for insurance products, and pre-built content for various lines of business, allowing insurers to go to market faster, increase operational efficiencies, and improve customer satisfaction.

“We are thrilled to introduce Policy with Active Delivery, a game-changing solution that sets a new standard for policy administration in the P&C industry,” said Jess Keeney, Chief Product & Technology Officer of Duck Creek Technologies. “With Active Delivery, insurers can free their IT resources to focus on innovation, rather than maintenance, and respond to the evolving needs of their customers and agents with speed and agility. Policy with Active Delivery is the ultimate expression of our vision to simplify insurance technology and empower our customers to achieve their business goals.”

To drive operational efficiencies, Policy with Active Delivery automates manual processes by leveraging low-code configuration tools for agile updates and enhanced speed to market for new products. These efficiencies translate into reduced expense ratios, improved core operational performance, and enhanced scalability to handle higher volumes seamlessly.

The platform supports omnichannel access, catering to the self-service expectations of customers, agents, and brokers alike. It also enhances underwriting performance by implementing rules-based processing and dynamic workflows, ensuring consistent and optimized outcomes.

About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

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Dennis Dougherty
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Winners to Be Celebrated at a Ceremony in New York on September 16

Winners in the 2024 (ninth annual) Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, “the Olympics for human resources,” have been announced.

More than 1,000 nominations from organizations in 35 nations and territories were evaluated in this year’s competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 130 professionals worldwide, acting as judges.

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winners in the 2024 (ninth annual) Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, “the Olympics for human resources,” were announced today. The awards recognize the world’s best employers and the human resources professionals, teams, achievements, and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create and drive great places to work.

Among the organizations with multiple Gold Stevie wins are Bank of America (9), Everise (4), pladis (4), Apexon (3), Digital Hands (3), ecosio (3), Enerjisa Uretim (3), LMI (3), Peak on Air (3), SOCAR Türkiye (3), TurkTraktor (3), Abu Dhabi Customs (2), Arkas Holding (2), Ayala Land, Inc. – Makati Development Corporation (2), Benefex (2), Capital One (2), Cathay United Bank (2), DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (2), Doğuş Holding (2), ENERJISA ENERJI (2), Entek Elektrik (2), Gamefam (2), GCash (Mynt – Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) (2), HALKBANK (2), Octopus Energy (2), ResultsCX (2), Seer Medical (2), Tata Consultancy Services (2), Wells Fargo (2), and Wesley, LLC (2).

For a full list of winners by category, visit https://www.StevieAwards.com/HR.

Winners will be celebrated during a ceremony on Monday, September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Tickets are now on sale. The presentations will be broadcast live.

More than 1,000 nominations from organizations in 35 nations and territories were evaluated in this year’s competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 130 professionals worldwide, acting as judges. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize achievement in many facets of the workplace. Categories include:

• Employer of the Year Categories
• HR Achievement Categories
• HR Individual Categories
• HR Team Categories
• Solution Provider Categories
• Solutions, Implementations, and Training Programs or Media Categories
• Thought Leadership Categories

Stevie Award placements in the 31 Employer of the Year categories were be determined by a unique blending of the ratings of professionals and the votes of the general public. More than 34,000 votes were cast this year by members of the public for their favorite employer.

The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, which organizes nine of the world’s leading business awards shows including the prestigious International Business Awards® and American Business Awards®.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

A sponsor of the 9th annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers is HiBob.

Marketing Contact:

Nina Moore
Nina@StevieAwards.com
703 547 8389

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CHENNAI, India, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), a subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), has inaugurated a new Research, Development and Application (RD&A) lab at its site in Mahindra World City, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. The strategic investment is focused on the development of emissions control catalysts that are tailored to the unique needs of the Indian automotive market.

“This new RD&A lab will enable the development of market-specific catalyst formulations that meet the unique needs of the Indian market with agility and flexibility,” said Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS. “With this investment, ECMS is well positioned to help our customers respond to changes resulting from fuel diversification as well as stricter tailpipe emissions requirements, and ensures our readiness to support future automotive technologies.”

The opening of the new lab is a pivotal step aligned with India’s evolving automotive industry and the Indian government’s focus on diversifying fuel sources including further adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and renewable biofuels and hydrogen. This requires local Original Equipment Manufacturers to launch flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on any biofuel-gasoline mix. Additionally, the upcoming stricter emissions requirements pose new challenges for automakers in India.

“With this new lab within our Chennai site, BCIL is able to provide end-to-end support to our customers, from initial catalyst development to final product delivery,” said Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts. “This also enhances our local ability to cater to the specific needs of Indian customers and address their needs more quickly.”

Inauguration of BASF ECMS RD&A lab in Chennai, India

Dirk Bremm, President and CEO of ECMS (front right) and Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS (front left) inaugurated the opening of the new RD&A lab in Chennai, India. They were joined by other ECMS leaders including Daniel Wussow, Senior Vice President of Mobile Emissions Catalysts (middle left) and Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts (left of Saeed).

Dirk Bremm, President and CEO of ECMS (front right) and Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS (front left), inaugurated the opening of the new RD&A lab in Chennai, India. They were joined by other ECMS leaders including Daniel Wussow, Senior Vice President of Mobile Emissions Catalysts (middle left) and Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts (left of Saeed).

About BASF Catalysts India Private Limited
BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), the Indian subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), is a leading provider of catalysts for the Indian automotive market. Starting its operations in 1998, BCIL was a pioneer in the automotive emissions industry with the first catalyst manufacturing plant in India. BCIL manufactures and supplies emissions control catalysts for the automotive market from its site in Mahindra World City, south of Chennai. The research and development of mobile emissions catalysts is supported by six global RD&A centres across ECMS.

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 16 countries with over 4,500 employees and 21 production sites.

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CHENNAI, India, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), a subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), has inaugurated a new Research, Development and Application (RD&A) lab at its site in Mahindra World City, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. The strategic investment is focused on the development of emissions control catalysts that are tailored to the unique needs of the Indian automotive market.

“This new RD&A lab will enable the development of market-specific catalyst formulations that meet the unique needs of the Indian market with agility and flexibility,” said Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS. “With this investment, ECMS is well positioned to help our customers respond to changes resulting from fuel diversification as well as stricter tailpipe emissions requirements, and ensures our readiness to support future automotive technologies.”

The opening of the new lab is a pivotal step aligned with India’s evolving automotive industry and the Indian government’s focus on diversifying fuel sources including further adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and renewable biofuels and hydrogen. This requires local Original Equipment Manufacturers to launch flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on any biofuel-gasoline mix. Additionally, the upcoming stricter emissions requirements pose new challenges for automakers in India.

“With this new lab within our Chennai site, BCIL is able to provide end-to-end support to our customers, from initial catalyst development to final product delivery,” said Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts. “This also enhances our local ability to cater to the specific needs of Indian customers and address their needs more quickly.”

Inauguration of BASF ECMS RD&A lab in Chennai, India

Dirk Bremm, President and CEO of ECMS (front right) and Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS (front left) inaugurated the opening of the new RD&A lab in Chennai, India. They were joined by other ECMS leaders including Daniel Wussow, Senior Vice President of Mobile Emissions Catalysts (middle left) and Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts (left of Saeed).

Dirk Bremm, President and CEO of ECMS (front right) and Saeed Alerasool, Senior Vice President of RD&A for ECMS (front left), inaugurated the opening of the new RD&A lab in Chennai, India. They were joined by other ECMS leaders including Daniel Wussow, Senior Vice President of Mobile Emissions Catalysts (middle left) and Sujan Saha, Business Head India and Head of South East Asia, Mobile Emissions Catalysts (left of Saeed).

About BASF Catalysts India Private Limited
BASF Catalysts India Private Limited (BCIL), the Indian subsidiary of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS), is a leading provider of catalysts for the Indian automotive market. Starting its operations in 1998, BCIL was a pioneer in the automotive emissions industry with the first catalyst manufacturing plant in India. BCIL manufactures and supplies emissions control catalysts for the automotive market from its site in Mahindra World City, south of Chennai. The research and development of mobile emissions catalysts is supported by six global RD&A centres across ECMS.

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its deep expertise as a global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting the elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. ECMS operates globally in 16 countries with over 4,500 employees and 21 production sites.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8cdbcd46-d725-4405-a875-3bfdf55aeabe

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