Day: October 2, 2023

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Duck Creek Technologies Valoriza Conexões de Ecossistemas Tecnológicos e Estende Parceria com a Hyland como Patrocinadora da Conferência de Usuários do CommunityLIVE

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral, estende parceria com a Hyland patrocinando sua conferência de usuários do CommunityLIVE, a ser realizada entre 3 e 5 de outubro de 2023 em Las Vegas, Nevada. A Duck Creek continua a fortalecer seu foco no cliente, com suas parcerias com líderes do setor, como com a Hyland, e cumprindo seu compromisso de oferecer experiências de tecnologia mais humanizadas em todo o setor de seguros.

Como parte da conferência CommunityLIVE, a Hyland, uma provedora líder de serviços de conteúdo para seguradoras, apresentará seguradoras de P&C em um evento de networking interativo focado no papel fundamental das transformações digitais na modernização do setor de seguros. A Duck Creek tem três Integrações Gerenciadas em Qualquer Lugar (AMI) com a Hyland OnBase, que permitem que seus clientes de sinistros, apólices e faturamento simplifiquem o acesso e controle dos seus documentos por meio do sistema de gerenciamento de conteúdo seguro. Durante a sessão patrocinada “Insurance Interactive”, os clientes da Hyland OnBase obterão informações valiosas sobre como a AMI da Duck Creek acelera o desenvolvimento dos novos produtos e processos. Essa aceleração é alcançada por meio dos serviços abrangentes de gerenciamento, manutenção e suporte, ressaltando a dedicação da empresa em oferecer valor superior ao cliente.

“A Duck Creek tem orgulho da nossa parceria de longa data com a Hyland e da nossa forte estratégia de integração que viabiliza o patrocínio de eventos da indústria como o CommunityLIVE”, disse Robert Fletcher, Gerente Sênior de Parceiros da Duck Creek Technologies. “Por meio de integrações significativas, podemos agregar mais valor aos nossos clientes, com experiências de usuário aprimoradas e eficiências operacionais que aliviam o fardo das seguradoras.”

“A parceria entre a Hyland e a Duck Creek tem sido incrivelmente importante para nossos clientes conjuntos, e somos gratos pela Duck Creek ter aprofundado essa parceria ao patrocinar a CommunityLIVE”, disse Brian Schlosser, VP de Programas de Parceiros Globais da Hyland. “O evento é uma conferência digital anual de primeira linha, e a presença da Duck Creek aprimora ainda mais a experiência dos nossos participantes.”

Sobre a Hyland

A Hyland fornece bases tecnológicas líderes do setor que capacitam seus clientes a criar melhores conexões humanas. Usadas por milhares de organizações em todo o mundo, incluindo mais da metade das empresas da Fortune 100, as soluções inteligentes da Hyland integram perfeitamente conteúdo, dados e processos para melhorar cada interação.

Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies
A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand. Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nos nossos canais sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e Twitter.

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Carley Bunch
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Duck Creek Technologies met en valeur ses liaisons avec l’écosystème technologique et étend son partenariat avec Hyland en parrainant la conférence dédiée aux utilisateurs CommunityLIVE

BOSTON, 02 oct. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui définit l’avenir de l’assurance générale et IARD, étend son soutien à son partenaire d’écosystème Hyland et parraine sa conférence dédiée aux utilisateurs CommunityLIVE, se déroulant du 3 au 5 octobre 2023 à Las Vegas, au Nevada. Duck Creek continue de renforcer sa focalisation client en s’associant avec des leaders du secteur, comme Hyland, et en respectant son engagement à offrir davantage d’expériences de technologie humanisée à travers le secteur de l’assurance.

Dans le cadre de CommunityLIVE, Hyland, un fournisseur de services de contenu de premier plan pour les assureurs, accueillera les assureurs IARD lors d’un événement de réseautage interactif axé sur le rôle crucial des transformations numériques dans la modernisation du secteur de l’assurance. Duck Creek compte trois Anywhere Managed Integrations (AMI) avec Hyland OnBase, ce qui permet à ses clients en réclamations, politiques et facturations de simplifier leur accès et leur contrôle des documents via le système sécurisé de gestion du contenu. Au cours de la session parrainée « Insurance Interactive », les clients de Hyland OnBase acquerront des connaissances précieuses sur la façon dont les AMI de Duck Creek accélèrent le développement de nouveaux produits et processus. Cette accélération est réalisée grâce à des services complets de gestion, de maintenance et d’assistance soulignant l’engagement de la société à offrir une valeur client supérieure.

« Duck Creek est fière de son partenariat de longue date avec Hyland et de sa solide stratégie d’intégration, qui nous donne l’opportunité de parrainer des événements du secteur comme CommunityLIVE », a déclaré Robert Fletcher, directeur sénior des partenaires chez Duck Creek Technologies. « Au travers d’intégrations significatives, nous sommes en mesure d’apporter davantage de valeur à nos clients par le biais d’expériences utilisateur améliorées et de facteurs d’efficacité opérationnelle qui suppriment le fardeau des assureurs. »

« Le partenariat de Hyland et Duck Creek s’est avéré incroyablement important pour nos clients communs, et nous sommes reconnaissants que Duck Creek ait approfondi ce partenariat en parrainant CommunityLIVE », a commenté Brian Schlosser, VP des programmes de partenaires mondiaux chez Hyland. « Cet événement est chaque année une conférence numérique prestigieuse, et la présence de Duck Creek ne fait qu’améliorer l’expérience dont jouiront nos participants. »

À propos de Hyland

Hyland fournit des fondations technologiques leaders du secteur qui permettent à ses clients de créer de meilleurs rapports humains. Bénéficiant de la confiance de milliers d’entreprises dans le monde entier, dont plus de la moitié de celles figurant au palmarès Fortune 100, les solutions intelligentes de Hyland intègrent harmonieusement le contenu, les données et les processus pour améliorer chaque interaction.

À propos de Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies est le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui définit l’avenir du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD. Nous sommes la plateforme sur laquelle les systèmes d’assurance modernes se construisent, permettant au secteur de tirer parti de la puissance du cloud pour mener des opérations agiles, intelligentes et pérennes. Authenticité, mission et transparence sont les mots clés de la philosophie de Duck Creek et, selon nous, l’assurance devrait être au service des individus et des entreprises quand, où et comme ils en ont le plus besoin. Nos solutions faisant figure de leaders du marché sont disponibles séparément ou sous la forme d’une suite complète, et toutes sont disponibles via Duck Creek OnDemand. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.duckcreek.com. Suivez Duck Creek sur ses réseaux sociaux pour connaître les toutes dernières informations – LinkedIn et Twitter.

Contacts auprès des médias :
Carley Bunch
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Duck Creek Technologies Values Tech Ecosystem Connections, Extends Partnership with Hyland as Sponsor for CommunityLIVE User Conference

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, extends support to ecosystem partner Hyland and sponsors its CommunityLIVE user conference, which takes place October 3-5, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Duck Creek continues to strengthen its customer focus by partnering with industry leaders, such as Hyland, and fulfilling its commitment to deliver more humanized technology experiences across the insurance industry.

As part of CommunityLIVE, Hyland, a leading content services provider for insurers, will host P&C insurers at an interactive networking event focused on the pivotal role of digital transformations in modernizing the insurance industry. Duck Creek has three Anywhere Managed Integrations (AMI) with Hyland OnBase, which enable its claims, policy, and billing customers to simplify their access and control of documents through the secure content management system. During the sponsored “Insurance Interactive” session, Hyland OnBase customers will gain valuable insights into how Duck Creek’s AMI accelerates the development of new products and processes. This acceleration is achieved through comprehensive management, maintenance, and support services, underscoring the company’s dedication to delivering superior customer value.

“Duck Creek is proud of our long-standing partnership with Hyland and our strong integration strategy, which allows us the opportunity to sponsor industry events such as CommunityLIVE,” said Robert Fletcher, Sr. Partner Manager, Duck Creek Technologies. “Through meaningful integrations, we are able to bring further value to our customers with enhanced user experiences and operational efficiencies that take the burden off insurers.”

“Hyland and Duck Creek’s partnership has been incredibly important for our joint customers, and we’re thankful Duck Creek has deepened that partnership by sponsoring CommunityLIVE,” said Brian Schlosser, VP of Global Partner Programs at Hyland. “The event is a premier digital conference each year, and Duck Creek’s presence only enhances the experience our attendees will encounter.”

About Hyland

Hyland provides industry-leading technology foundations that empower its customers to create better human connections. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100, Hyland’s intelligent solutions seamlessly integrate content, data and processes to improve each interaction.

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 Twitter.

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CSAT Strengthens Its Technical Committee

CSAT Announces the Expansion of its External Technical Committee

CSAT’s mission is to foster robust tax policies across Africa

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The IBFD Centre for Studies in African Taxation (CSAT) is delighted to announce the expansion of its External Technical Committee with the appointment of three new members. These prominent tax experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization, fortifying CSAT’s mission of fostering robust tax policies across Africa.

The newly appointed members of the External Technical Committee are:

  • Mrs Laila Benchekroun, Head of International Taxation and Cooperation Division, General Tax Administration, Morocco;
  • Mr Salifou Tiemtore, Director of Customs Union and Taxation, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); and
  • Ms Christine Kahema Muthui, Founder and Director, Alpha Tax and Business Advisory Services, Kenya.

We are also delighted to confirm the extension of tenure for our current External Technical Committee members: Chief Mark Anthony C. Dike, Prof. Johann Hattingh and Prof. David J. Bakibinga.

CSAT is IBFD’s in-house think tank with a mission to provide research into sound tax policies for Africa. It is staffed by a team of IBFD specialists well versed in the tax systems of all African nations, and it leverages a robust network of local country experts.

The External Technical Committee plays a crucial role in contributing its technical expertise in the implementation of CSAT’s strategy and the execution of its activities. These activities include CSAT’s flagship event, the annual Africa Tax Symposium, as well as numerous other research and capacity development projects.

Belema Obuoforibo, Member of IBFD’s Executive Board and Chair of CSAT, comments, “We are pleased to welcome our new Committee members, and to continue our work with our current Committee members. This new Committee will strengthen our mission to provide groundbreaking research, leading to tax policies that would drive economic growth and development for Africa.”

For more information on CSAT’s activities, visit https://www.ibfd.org/ibfd-centre-studies-african-taxation-csat.

Contact information: Phil Windus, Senior Marketing Coordinator: [email protected].

About IBFD

IBFD is a leading international provider of cross-border tax expertise, with a long-standing history of supporting and contributing to tax research and academic activities. As an independent foundation, IBFD utilizes its global network of tax experts and its Knowledge Centre to serve Fortune 500 companies, governments, international consultancy firms and tax advisers.

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Defy’s solar-operated appliances a game changer for the environment

The Defy manufacturing plant, the country’s largest home appliance producer, on Monday declared its commitment to environmental progress.

The announcement was made during Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel’s visit to a plant situated in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.

During his visit, Patel was hosted by Defy Appliances CEO Mustafa Soylu, management, staff and NUMSA shop stewards.

A major announcement was made regarding South Africa’s advancement towards green technology and sustainability. The Ladysmith plant will initiate the production of fridges and freezers capable of operating entirely on solar energy, marking a substantial step in promoting eco-friendly alternatives in the appliance industry.

Soylu said the pioneering initiative marks a monumental step in the production of environmentally friendly appliances, positioning South Africa as a leader in the fight against climate change.

The innovative products, anticipated to be available for retail by January 2024, is set to empower families to adopt a fully green approach to their food cooling units at home.

Patel expressed his support for this remarkable advancement.

“Climate change necessitates a comprehensive transformation of the technologies utilized both at home and within the industry. South Africa is actively ensuring the production of future technologies and meeting the demand for lower-emission consumer products,” he said.

Patel highlighted the significant progress from Defy’s previous hybrid units that required partial access to grid energy.

The new units, designed to operate exclusively on solar energy, will be equipped with an attached battery system, enhancing their efficiency and eco-friendliness.

“I am delighted that Defy is focusing on making these fridges and freezers affordable, enabling a broader consumer base to transition to green appliances,” Patel said.

Defy Appliances continues to make substantial contributions to the local economy, employing over 2 000 workers in South Africa and producing 1.5 million appliances locally.

The range includes fridges, freezers, stoves, ovens, dryers and top-loading washing machines. With two factories located in Jacobs in eThekwini and Ezakheni in the Ladysmith area, Defy stands as a significant player in the local manufacturing sector.

In addition to bolstering local production, Defy exports products to 35 other African countries said Soylu, reinforcing South Africa’s position as the continent’s largest producer of home appliances.

Today’s announcement and Patel’s visit underscore the commitment of both the South African government and industry leaders like Defy appliances to prioritize sustainable and green technologies.

This initiative not only contributes to the global effort to mitigate climate change but also signifies the nation’s dedication to innovation, economic growth, and the welfare of its citizens.

Source: South African Government News Agency

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IEC concluded the revision of voting district boundaries

The Electoral Commission has concluded the revision of voting district boundaries in an effort to increase voter access in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.

As a result, some new voting districts have been created, others have been disestablished, while some existing voting districts have changed shape.

The revision of voting district boundaries, a process known as re-delimitation, has given rise to 23 296 voting districts, compared to 23 148 for the 2021 Municipal Elections – an increase of 148 voting districts, or 0,6%.

“This increase in voting districts, however slight, implies increased access and convenience to voting for voters,” said Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo in a statement.

Unlike wards, voting districts are not political boundaries, but are the creation of the Electoral Commission for the purposes of electoral efficiency and planning.

Mamabolo said the Electoral Commission will embark on a campaign of targeted communication and re-registration of voters affected by the voting district boundary changes on Monday, 2 October 2023.

The campaign will continue until Friday, 27 October 2023, ahead of voter registration for the forthcoming elections.

By law, eligible voters must be registered in the voting district in which they ordinarily reside in order to participate in elections.

“Nationally there are 1 925 affected voting districts identified for this campaign, the majority of which are in KwaZulu-Natal (774), the Eastern Cape (332) and Limpopo province (296),” said Mamabolo.

The targeted communication and re-registration of voters affected by the voting district boundary changes will be done by a combination of methods, including trained fieldworkers walking from house to house in certain affected voting districts, and the use of direct messaging with affected voters via SMS and other digital channels to inform them of the need to re-register in their new voting districts.

“Our fieldworkers, identifiable by identification card and vest clearly marked with IEC branding, will be equipped with voter management devices (VMDs) to re-register voters on the spot,” Mamabolo said.

Where voters are not home, a flyer will be dropped off communicating details of their new voting district and station, the national registration weekend dates, and also directing them to the Voter Portal where they can self-register online 24/7.

Voters are encouraged to check their voter registration status on the Electoral Commission’s Voter Portal.

Visit www.registertovote.elections.org.za or scan the QR code in the banner below, or SMS your ID number to 32810 to get a notification of the current voting district and station on record for you.

When you visit the Voter Portal or use the SMS line, your registration details will be displayed, including your voting district and station. If you have moved to a new home, you are most likely in a different voting district.

“We appeal to voters that if your voting district has indeed changed, it is important that you re-register in your new voting district to ensure that your name appears on the voters’ roll segment for your voting district on Election Day,” Mamabolo said.

The Electoral Commission will host the first registration weekend for the 2024 Elections on 18-19 November 2023, when all voting stations will be open from 8am to 5pm on both the Saturday and Sunday.

Source: South African Government News Agency