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GreyOrange Appoints Former SAP Executive Alex Carvalhal as Global Chief Financial Officer

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ATLANTA, April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GreyOrange, a global software provider that leverages artificial intelligence, robots and machine learning to modernize fulfillment operations, today announced the appointment of Alex Carvalhal as Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2021. Vartul Jain, who has led GreyOrange financial operations since 2016 as Vice President, Finance and then Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will transition to a strategic business growth role at that time. Carvalhal is based out of GreyOrange’s global headquarters in the greater Atlanta area and will draw on his extensive experience in key financial and global business strategy roles at leading enterprises such as SAP, Lenovo and Motorola to help shape the Company’s global growth strategy and performance.

“Alex is an executive finance leader with more than 30 years of experience driving global growth for SaaS technology operations of all sizes,” said GreyOrange Chief Executive Officer, Samay Kohli. “His proven record of growing revenue, developing successful financial strategies and serving as an advisor and partner to business executives and board leadership makes him a valuable addition to our team as we continue to gain customers and revolutionize fulfillment through our unique combination of AI-driven software and advanced robotics.”

Before joining GreyOrange, Carvalhal served as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance for Customer Experience at SAP where he identified and led opportunities to expand profitability, including revamping the organizational structure to improve efficiency and deploying a new business model to enhance financial decision-making. During his 11-year career at SAP, Carvalhal led a variety of key growth initiatives in Latin America and Asia, including serving three years as CFO and Vice President of Finance and Representative Director of SAP Japan. There, he led strategies that triggered more than 30 percent growth in on-premise business and more than 90 percent growth in cloud business while also improving profitability and customer Net Promoter scores.

“As companies continue to navigate through significant change in the wake of COVID-19, leaders are looking to GreyOrange to provide automation, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to modernize their operations,” said Carvalhal. “I look forward to adding my expertise in innovative financial strategies to the advantages GreyOrange brings to its customers as we accelerate our global growth,” he added.

Prior to SAP, Carvalhal provided financial leadership and direction at Lenovo and Motorola. In 1999, he became Motorola’s Corporate Treasurer and spent the next 10 years steering finance in Latin America. He advanced through a series of fast-track promotions, culminating in his role as the Senior Director for the Key Account Team in Sales. In 2009, Carvalhal was hired by Lenovo to spearhead all aspects of finance as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. He mapped a five-year growth plan that paved the way for a subsidiary’s evolution into a hub for new investments, growing profitability by 12 percent in just one year and improving cash flow.

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GreyOrange is the only company that modernizes fulfillment operations by combining smart robots with an AI-driven Fulfillment Operating System (FOS) that continuously prioritizes decisions and workflows to efficiently orchestrate tasks, people, robots to optimize performance across a distribution center. The GreyMatter ™ FOS works with the company’s Ranger Robot Series (as well as robots and equipment from other companies) to feed real-time data into always-solving algorithms that calculate each next-best decision, whether solving for every-day omnichannel performance or solving for peak period commitments. By optimizing how inventory is picked, packed and shipped in real-time, companies can make and keep more promises to customers and stores, accelerate throughput, lower costs, meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and protect the safety of people and inventory. For more information, visit www.greyorange.com.

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Relu Secures FDA 510(k) and CE Marking for Revolutionary Dental Software Relu® Creator

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LEUVEN, Belgium, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Relu, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) assisted segmentation for dental labs and software companies, proudly announces the dual achievement of 510(k) clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CE Mark approval by an EU Notified Body. These regulatory milestones authorize the commercial distribution of the Relu® Creator, the cutting-edge dental tool that enables users to create 3D anatomical models from patients in just minutes.

 
 
FDA clearance signifies compliance with U.S. medical device standards, while the CE Mark confirms adherence to EU regulations for product safety and consumer protection. This dual recognition underscores Relu’s commitment to excellence in the oral health sector.
“We are thrilled to have attained both FDA and CE approval for the Relu® Creator,” stated Adriaan Van Gerven, CTO and Co-founder, of Relu. “These significant achievements are a testament to Relu’s dedication to creating superior technology that meets the highest international safety and quality standards. We’re poised to revolutionize patient and dentist experiences across both continents.”
“This approval paves the way for our advanced technology to enter US and EU dental markets with the highest potential for growth. Having led strategy in Dental, AI and Orthodontic sectors, I consider this achievement a key differentiator that sets Relu® Creator apart. This is a major step forward in Relu’s mission to modernize dental care,” said Bindu Saran, former Global Head of Orthodontic Technology at Straumann, former Sr. Manager of R&D at Ormco, and Board Member at Relu.
The Relu® Creator integrates cutting-edge AI to deliver features such as automated anatomical identification, and enhanced 3D imaging for dental diagnostics and treatment planning. By improving precision and increasing overall efficiency in dental procedures, Relu® Creator is set to be an essential tool for modern dental clinics.
About Relu
Relu is founded in 2019 with the dream of making dental treatments safer and faster. They plug in advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to automate manual workflows. Their Relu® Engine and Relu® Creator are used by dental lab and software partners for more than thousands of orthodontic and implant treatments every day. Relu is headquartered in Leuven, BE with an office in Boston, MA, USA. Learn more at relu.eu.
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Danish telecoms giant TDC NET chooses IFS Cloud to boost workforce efficiency and modernize infrastructure

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LONDON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced that TDC NET, Denmark’s largest provider of telecommunications infrastructure, has chosen to implement IFS Cloud to supercharge operational efficiencies across its business.

A longstanding IFS customer, TDC Net will use the IFS Cloud for Field Service Management to streamline its workforce management (WFM) processes, including field service operations. Implementing IFS Cloud will also allow the Danish telco company to consolidate its WFM systems into a single platform, eliminating process duplication and controlling costs.
IFS Cloud for Field Service Management including IFS Planning and Scheduling Optimization (IFS PSO) will allow TDC NET to assign the right technicians with the appropriate skills to the right jobs and dynamically schedule tasks based on real-time data such as technician availability, location, and traffic conditions. This enhanced efficiency is critical as TDC NET continues its mission to transition its nationwide network infrastructure from copper to fiber, implement IoT solutions, and adopt AI technologies – all in a sustainable way to reach the company’s net zero target in 2030.
Beyond workforce management IFS Cloud will enable TDC NET to consolidate its wider IT operations, removing legacy infrastructure and reducing the number of current systems across the business.
Carsten Rasmussen, Head of IT enablement in TDC Net, said: “As we work towards phasing out copper infrastructure and becoming a modern digital infrastructure provider, consolidating our IT systems is critical. Partnering with IFS and accessing IFS Cloud will give us the field service and resource management capabilities we need to simplify, automate, and build a sustainable architecture that meets the demands of the new digital age.”
Jesper Illum, Country Manager, Denmark, IFS, said: “TDC Net is not only Denmark’s largest provider of telecommunications infrastructure but also a forward-thinking company committed to transforming its operations with fiber and 5G technologies. IFS Cloud will help it scale its systems, increase automation, and improve customer deliveries.”
IFS partner, Infosys, will implement and roll out IFS Cloud and the associated services.
About TDC NET
TDC NET is a Danish telecommunications company focused on building, operating and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure in Denmark. It provides a wide range of services, including fiber broadband and the best 5G mobile network in Denmark. TDC NET plays a key role in digitalising Denmark by investing in and upgrading network infrastucture to ensure high-quality connectivity and access for both individuals and businesses. For more information, please visit tdcnet.com
About IFS
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI and enterprise software for hardcore businesses that make, service, and power our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer’s site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 6,500 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why.
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TraceLink Releases Amadeus, the First Generative AI Assistant for Accelerating the Digitalization of Supply Networks on the Opus Platform

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Trained on a rich set of information from a unified content repository, Opus Orchestration Architects, Solution Designers, Network Administrators, and those simply interested in learning more about TraceLink’s solutions are empowered with information in seconds
BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TraceLink, the largest end-to-end digital network platform for intelligent orchestration of the supply chain, today announced the launch of Amadeus, an AI Assistant to help users across the supply chain configure and optimize supply networks. Powered by advanced Large Language Model (LLM) algorithms, Amadeus allows users to find answers across a large volume of the TraceLink University educational content ecosystem, including developer resources, educational “how-to” materials, and technical documentation, delivering detailed, accurate responses tailored to their needs.

Whether navigating through extensive resources, searching for specific content, or exploring related topics, Amadeus provides intelligent answers drawn from a knowledge base refreshed on a daily basis. Its advanced search capabilities and context-aware assistance with source URL and citations ensure a smooth, reliable, current, and efficient content discovery process. With instant access to TraceLink University documents, educational whitepapers, case studies, and more, Amadeus delivers quick, within-seconds responses tailored to specific customer use cases, helping users solve complex business problems with confidence.
“With Amadeus, we are offering a powerful way for customers to engage with the wealth of knowledge within TraceLink University,” said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO at TraceLink. “By integrating generative AI and LLMs with our extensive content library, Amadeus helps users to quickly find the information they need to optimize their supply chain operations. This is just the beginning of how TraceLink aims to harness AI to further transform supply chain management in the future.”
Amadeus’ AI functionality is further enriched by its robust safeguards. Built-in guardrails and alignment with OpenAI’s safety protocols verify that responses are relevant and accurate, eliminating AI hallucinations and keeping users on track. With these AI safety features built into Amadeus, users receive the most applicable and trusted answers, helping them make informed decisions in real-time. Looking forward, Amadeus will securely integrate content from customers’ own orchestration networks, thereby enabling a powerful AI-driven experience on top of end-to-end supply chain network intelligence to leverage predictions to drive business results.
Learn more about TraceLink’s Opus Magnum release, the only no-code network digitalization platform designed to democratize access to end-to-end supply chain integration and orchestration.
See Opus Magnum live at FutureLink Barcelona 2024, the only thought-leadership, education, and networking event for life sciences and healthcare leaders needing critical intelligence and better collaboration across supply chain relationships, from October 2-4, 2024. With keynotes headlined by the industry’s top thought leaders, a full day of TraceLink University educational sessions, three orchestration tracks led by customers and solution partners, and an immersive product and solution exhibition, this year’s FutureLink will focus on the end-to-end digitalization of your supply chain to link your enterprise systems and processes to the network. Register now.
About TraceLink:
TraceLink Inc. is the largest end-to-end intelligent supply chain platform for life sciences and healthcare, enabling end-to-end orchestration by connecting more than 291,000 healthcare and life sciences entities through its B2N Integrate-Once™ network. Leading businesses trust TraceLink to deliver complete global connectivity, visibility, and traceability of healthcare products, ensuring that every patient gets the medicines they need when needed, safely and securely.
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