Day: June 14, 2023

Global innovators to meet, collaborate, and discuss the future of IP

BOSTON, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announces the keynote speakers and session line-up for its 2023 Anaqua Experience Conference (AEC). The AEC brings together IP and business leaders from across the globe to discuss key industry issues and the future of IP. Attendees will hear from industry experts as they share trends, insights, and best practices; engage in networking events to promote industry collaboration; and participate in training sessions to help further enhance their IP management.

“We are honored to serve the most innovative companies and law firms across the globe with our leading end-to-end, corporate, and law firm-focused IP management solutions,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua. “Our client conference provides an opportunity for the IP community to engage with each other and with the Anaqua team as we partner to succeed in the constantly changing IP environment.”

The conference’s keynote speakers include:

• Dr. Markus Braun, Head of IP Operations, BASF
• Tracey Armstrong, President and CEO, Copyright Clearance Center
• William R. LaFontaine, General Manager, IP, Vice President, Research Business Development, IBM Corporation

“One of the best things about The Anaqua Experience Conference is how interactive it is,” said Aileen Buchanan, Vice President, Client Success of Anaqua. “After years of virtual conferences, we are looking forward to gathering with our client community in one place to facilitate discussions on industry issues and challenges, exchanging views and insights, while strengthening our long-term partnership with clients. This ongoing, invaluable collaboration with our clients is part of what we call ‘The Anaqua Experience.’”

Anaqua will also host several sessions by leading international IP practitioners, including:

• Christof Wolpert, VP Global Legal Innovation, adidas

• Michelle Sympson, Manager, Global IP Administration, ASM
• Halim Shehadeh, CEO, CWB Legal
• Maxwell Adams, Patent Systems Operations Manager, Dolby
• Benjamin Brown, Chief IP Counsel, Onto Innovation
• Linda Kasulke, IP Paralegal, Rockwell Automation
• Satoshi Ikeda, Senior Manager, IP, Sony
• Michelle L. Saitz, IP Practice Support Services Supervisor, Thompson Coburn
• Allyson L. Campbell, IP System Administrator, Thompson Coburn
• Matthew Luby, Group Director, IP Analytics, TTI
• And more.

The 2023 AEC will be held at the MGM National Harbor Hotel in Oxon Hill, Maryland, USA from June 26-29. Registration remains open until June 26. To register for the event and learn more about the session line-up, visit anaqua.com/AEC.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617-375-5808
aglagolev@anaqua.com

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Comprehensive survey highlights the impact of excessive screen time on well-being.

Online Gambling and Health

Infographic showing Key Findings from Online Gambling and Health Survey

LONDON, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading iGaming brand, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), has carried out a month-long comprehensive study analysing health concerns linked to online gambling and excessive screen/device use. The objective of the study is in line with raising awareness and helping strengthen interventions to promote and encourage responsible online gambling practices. One of main findings was that 41% of online gamblers surveyed experienced anxiety or depression.

The focus of the May 2023 research – emanating from too much screen use – related to health conditions such as stress, anxiety, headaches, depression, neck and back pain, sleep disorders and insomnia. Hundreds of online gamblers were surveyed across four countries – Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States. Minimum Deposit Casinos found life-changing insights into the connection between online gambling habits and these health concerns. This will be used to create more sustainable approaches for improving and helping online users limit screen time for their overall well-being in future.

Key Findings

Key findings from the study revealed significant trends across all four countries. It was observed that a substantial proportion of gamblers experienced stress or anxiety, with mobile devices being the preferred platform for online gambling. It also outlined the prevalence of headaches and migraines among gamblers, which indicates a link between the frequency of online gambling and the occurrence of these conditions.

The study further revealed the widespread presence of depression, sleep disorders, and insomnia among gamblers in all four nations. These health concerns were more prevalent among those who spent a large portion of their screen time on gambling activities.

The complete report outlining the methodology and results can be found here: https://www.minimumdepositcasinos.org/2023/05/29/observing-the-online-gambling-habits-and-health-concerns-in-the-uk-ca-nz-us/

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Basseterre, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There are growing numbers of South African high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) relocating from South Africa to other countries that offer dual citizenship.

South Africa is facing economic turmoil and uncertainty about the future of South African citizens. The economic factors influencing South African HNWIs include rising inflation rates that impact the cost of living and business operations in South Africa. The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee recently voted to increase the prime lending rate to 11.75 per cent, which consequently led to the South African Rand becoming more volatile against the US Dollar. The South African rand weakened against the US dollar has persuaded international investors to not see South Africa as a desirable destination.

The load shedding energy crisis in South Africa impacts the national grid, and businesses of all sizes and households, contributing to economic instability and uncertainty for global investors in the future of South Africa’s economy.

Another factor influencing South African HNWIs to migrate is the alarming rise of crime around the country. A recent quarterly State of Security (SoS) report conducted by the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), indicated that “76 per cent of all respondents reported being a victim of a crime in South Africa.” The report indicated that “South Africans feel most unsafe in outdoor public spaces (45 per cent) and during their daily commute (35 per cent).” The findings stipulated 36 per cent of South African citizens “either feel only ‘somewhat safe’ (29 per cent), or ‘not safe at all’ (7 per cent) in their homes.”

South African HNWIs believe that they are vulnerable to these economic factors and continuously seek the safety and security of their accumulated wealth and the future of their families. And are actively pursuing business and personal opportunities around the world to ensure financial and long-term sound decisions.

St Kitts and Nevis is a twin federation located in the Eastern Caribbean region and is well governed, which creates economic and political stability in the country that provides additional security to South African HNWIs operating their businesses. According to CS Global Partner’s World Citizenship Report 2023, the twin federation has initiated multiple efforts to improve infrastructure developments, leading to enhanced safety and security to encourage South African HNWIs to create stability for themselves and their families.
St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme 

St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is the oldest and most reputable programme in the investment migration industry.

The Head of St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit, Michael Martin, and his team have recently introduced new and updated regulations to ensure that the programme retains the ‘platinum standard’, transparency and more importantly integrity.

The Programme offers eligible South African HNWIs a multitude of benefits. These include becoming part of the global business community and extending citizenship to family members.

South African HNWIs can expand their business ventures and wealth management, which include tax incentives for becoming a citizen that includes no personal income tax nor capital gains tax, these types of tax incentives provide potential diversification of lifestyle planning and wealth management. The ability of South African HNWIs to diversify their assets into multiple markets results in increased returns on investments.

The Sustainable Growth Fund is one of the most effective investment options and has a straightforward application process for eligible high-net-worth individuals to acquire dual citizenship.

This investment option is dedicated to developing socioeconomic initiatives that will uplift the local citizens and advance infrastructure developments in the nation.

Limited Time Offer 

The Sustainable Growth Fund is an investment option that requires high-net-worth individuals to financially contribute towards the twin federations.

The Sustainable Growth Fund has a Limited Time Offer that is available from 1 January 2023 until 30 June 2023. The Limited Time Offer is a unique opportunity for HNWIS to acquire dual citizenship in sixty days for all accelerated and non-accelerated applications, without additional costs. There are reduced contribution amounts during the Limited Time Offer:

• US$125,000 per the main applicant;
• US$150,000 for the main applicant and spouse;
• US$170,000 for the main applicant, spouse and two dependants;
• US$10,000 for each additional dependant under 18 years of age; and
• US$25,000 for each additional dependant over 18 years of age.

There are due diligence and processing fees that are included in each application.

After the Limited Time Offer, from 1 July 2023, the processing time will become ninety days for non-accelerated applications, accelerated applications will have premium due diligence fees applied.

This is a prime time for South African HNWIs to seek investment opportunities through St Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Growth Fund, and in return explore the economic freedom the twin federation has to offer.

Chantal Mabanga
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis
+44 (0) 207 318 4343
chantal.mabanga@csglobalpartners.com

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BOSTON, 14 juin 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sevenstep, un leader mondial des solutions de gestion des talents, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de Talent Unbounded^®, son service d’évaluation et de conseil en matière d’acquisition de talents. Basé sur plus de quinze ans d’expérience dans la satisfaction des besoins en talents difficiles à satisfaire et de grande valeur pour les grandes entreprises mondiales et les organisations du marché intermédiaire, Talent Unbounded propose une stratégie et une expertise permettant aux entreprises de réussir dans un environnement professionnel en perpétuelle évolution.

Talent Unbounded applique des méthodologies d’évaluation éprouvées pour identifier les lacunes et fournir une feuille de route pratique en vue d’une amélioration à travers les domaines critiques de l’acquisition de talents. Cela comprend les données et la technologie, le contrôle des coûts, le branding de l’employeur, ainsi que la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DEI). Sevenstep personnalise ses stratégies en se concentrant sur l’amélioration de sa force dans la course aux travailleurs en nombre insuffisant, de son intelligence pour prendre les meilleures décisions et de son agilité pour s’adapter rapidement à l’évolution de la demande.

Talent Unbounded s’appuie sur un processus d’évaluation basé sur les meilleures pratiques, aligné sur des services et des capacités spécialement adaptés aux besoins d’une organisation, que celle-ci souhaite à obtenir un aperçu d’un problème particulier ou une évaluation complète et l’ensemble des ressources pour mener une stratégie holistique en matière de talents. L’évaluation met en évidence les lacunes et les possibilités d’amélioration, et est complétée par un plan d’action, une mise en œuvre, un soutien et un partenariat facultatif pour répondre aux nouveaux besoins en matière de talents.

« Les entreprises ne peuvent pas se permettre de mettre en suspens leurs plans en matière de talents », a déclaré Amy Bush, présidente de Sevenstep. « Elles doivent répondre aux besoins immédiats de recrutement tout en transformant les processus d’acquisition des talents, afin d’obtenir des résultats face à l’évolution de la demande et à la forte concurrence pour une offre de main-d’œuvre limitée. S’inspirant de la vision claire que nos clients attendent désormais de Sevenstep, Talent Unbounded est particulièrement bien placé pour aider les entreprises à développer l’intelligence en matière d’effectif, la force de recrutement et la flexibilité des processus nécessaires à leur réussite ».

Leader en matière de solutions dans tous les aspects de l’acquisition de talents, y compris les embauches permanentes, la main-d’œuvre occasionnelle, les meilleures pratiques de recrutement, ainsi que la technologie et l’analyse, Sevenstep propose des stratégies efficaces grâce à son approche pratique des services d’évaluation. Pour en savoir plus, consultez la page www.sevensteptalent.com/talent-unbounded.

À propos de Sevenstep
Sevenstep est un fournisseur mondial de solutions stratégiques en matière de main-d’œuvre, qui permet aux chefs d’entreprise d’atteindre des objectifs ambitieux et de relever des défis complexes. Les solutions d’externalisation du processus de recrutement (RPO), de fournisseur de services gérés (MSP) et Total Talent sont reconnues pour leur capacité à stimuler l’innovation et à avoir un impact pour les grandes entreprises du monde entier. Sevenstep est reconnu comme l’un des meilleurs fournisseurs pérennes de RPO dans l’enquête annuelle sur la valeur client de HRO Today Baker’s Dozen, ainsi que comme un concurrent majeur pour la RPO et un fournisseur MSP de premier plan par Everest Group.

Contact : Anna Botha, anna.slingo@sevensteprpo.com

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BOSTON, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Sevenstep, líder global em soluções de talentos, anunciou hoje o lançamento do Talent Unbounded^®, seu serviço de avaliação e consultoria de aquisição de talentos. Com base em mais de quinze anos de experiência atendendo às necessidades de talentos difíceis de encontrar e de alto valor para as principais empresas globais e organizações de médio porte, o Talent Unbounded fornece estratégia e experiência para posicionar as empresas para o sucesso em um cenário de força de trabalho em transição.

O Talent Unbounded aplica metodologias de avaliação comprovadas para identificar lacunas e fornecer um roteiro prático para aprimoramentos em áreas críticas de aquisição de talentos, incluindo dados e tecnologia, controle de custos, marca do empregador e diversidade, equidade e inclusão (DEI). A Sevenstep adapta suas estratégias para se concentrar em aprimorar a capacidade de competição pelos trabalhadores difíceis de encontrar, aumentando a inteligência para impulsionar as decisões de melhores resultados e alcançando agilidade para à adaptação rápida às mudanças das demandas.

O Talent Unbounded foi criado com base em um processo de avaliação de melhores práticas, alinhado com serviços e recursos exclusivamente adequados às necessidades de uma organização, seja na busca de um instantâneo de um problema específico ou uma avaliação e recursos completos para impulsionar uma estratégia holística de talentos. A avaliação identifica lacunas e oportunidades de melhoria e é complementada por um plano de ação, implementação, suporte e parceria opcional para promover novas necessidades de talentos.

“As empresas não podem se dar ao luxo de adiar seus planos de talentos”, disse a presidente da Sevenstep, Amy Bush. “Elas devem abordar às necessidades imediatas de contratação e transformar os processos de aquisição de talentos para obterem resultados diante das mudanças nas demandas e a forte concorrência por uma oferta limitada de força de trabalho. Com base na visão clara do que os nossos clientes esperam da Sevenstep, o Talent Unbounded é ideal para ajudar as empresas a criar a inteligência da força de trabalho, capacidade de recrutamento e flexibilidade do processo necessárias para ter sucesso.”

Líder de soluções para todas as facetas da aquisição de talentos, incluindo contratações permanentes, força de trabalho contingente, recrutamento de melhores práticas, e tecnologia e análise, a Sevenstep oferece estratégias eficazes por meio da sua abordagem prática aos serviços de avaliação. Para mais informação, visite www.sevensteptalent.com/talent-unbounded.

Sobre a Sevenstep
A Sevenstep é fornecedora global de soluções de força de trabalho estratégica que permite que os líderes empresariais atinjam metas ambiciosas e resolvam desafios complexos da força de trabalho. As soluções Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Services Provider (MSP) e Total Talent da empresa são conhecidas por impulsionar a inovação e gerar impacto para as principais empresas em todo o mundo. A Sevenstep foi reconhecida como uma das principais provedoras de RPO perene na Pesquisa Anual de Valor do Cliente da HRO Today Baker’s Dozen e uma das principais concorrentes de RPO e estrela de MSP pelo Everest Group.

Contato: Anna Botha, anna.slingo@sevensteprpo.com

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Investment from FedEx Innovation Lab and innovative collaboration strengthens FedEx end-to-end digital fulfillment and returns solution

HONG KONG, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Floship, a leading global circular supply chains solutions provider for e-commerce brands, today announced a partnership designed to provide enhanced fulfillment and logistics services to e-tailers worldwide.

Through investment by the FedEx Innovation Lab (FIL), the partnership will create an end-to-end digitalized fulfillment and return solution, enhancing operational efficiency through optimal inventory management and best-in-class delivery using FedEx services.

This partnership will give FedEx’s e-commerce customers access to Floship’s global network of warehouses and powerful logistics platform’s capabilities to streamline their e-commerce fulfillment operations. At the same time, Floship’s customers will be able to leverage FedEx global networks as well as a full range of FedEx extensive transportation options to optimize their operations.

Additionally, FedEx’s and Floship’s cross-border e-commerce customers in Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Europe, and North America will gain access to enhanced fulfillment, last-mile delivery, as well as hassle-free returns.

“Partnerships like this will help us accelerate how we reimagine the future of logistics,” said Salil Chari, senior vice president, Marketing and Customer Experience for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region, FedEx Express. “E-commerce sales continue to grow worldwide¹. With the growing shift to online purchasing, consumers are looking for seamless service – from delivery times and easy returns to personalized experiences². At the same time, e-tailers are seeking to improve service levels while optimizing their operations and lowering their cost-to-serve. Collaborating with industry innovators like Floship will help online retailers better compete supported by the FedEx global logistics network.”

Speaking on the partnership, Joshua Tsui, Floship’s CEO shared, “Floship is tremendously thrilled to be working alongside FedEx to redefine the global e-commerce fulfillment landscape. As more consumers around the world embrace e-commerce, businesses must come together to provide customers with innovative solutions that redefine the traditional linear supply chain. By bringing this collaboration to market, our mutual goal is to provide e-commerce brands and retailers with a one-stop, all-inclusive two-way supply chain solution that enables brands to grow at an exponential rate whilst simultaneously delivering a superior customer experience.”

The FedEx Innovation Lab (FIL) makes early-stage investments in rising start-ups primarily in India. These collaborations will bring additional value in terms of capabilities and speed to market to start-up firms through FedEx’s global networks, resources, and customer base. The collaborations will also help expand FedEx advanced digital capabilities globally as it continues to evolve its operations and product offerings to meet the needs of the modern supply chain. This is the second investment by FIL.

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp.  (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $93 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally as one FedEx. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 530,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about, or follow us on LinkedIn, and Facebook.

FedEx Express press releases are available on the World Wide Web at https://newsroom.fedex.com/newsroom/amea

Learn more about the latest insights in the logistics industry, please visit:
FedEx Business Insights

About Floship
Floship’s global circular supply chain ecosystem solutions cover all aspects of the global supply chain, ensuring minimal operation effort for e-commerce businesses, and allowing business owners to concentrate on driving growth with investment flexibility while gaining peace of mind.

Learn more at www.floship.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

For more information about Floship, please contact:

James Linacre, PR & Communications Lead

Phone: (+852) 5333 9420

Email: pr@floship.com

¹ https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/global-ecommerce-sales-growth
² https://internetretailing.net/five-ways-that-customer-expectations-are-changing-what-the-research-says-22738/

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