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As Shipping Companies Brace for New Emissions Rules, Bearing Launches AI Product to Predict and Manage Impact

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New environmental regulations are poised to reshape the economics of maritime shipping. Bearing is making sure its customers will be ready.

Bearing has released a new AI-powered application that accurately predicts Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) scores for every vessel in the trillion-dollar maritime shipping industry, so that shipping companies can quickly gauge their risks, increase their ratings and make better-informed business decisions about the effects of the regulations.

Starting in 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will require ship owners to report CII on an annual basis, with each vessel receiving a grade from A to E. To trade internationally vessels will need to bear a certificate of compliance. Owners will also have to file multi-year plans to improve emissions on each of their ships.

The business stakes are high. Vessels with better CII scores are expected to command higher market rates, while those with lower scores will be forced to charge less. Operators have only months to prepare before the new regulation takes effect on Jan 1. Yet they don’t know how their vessels will score or what they can do to boost their results.

Luckily, Bearing does. Its artificial intelligence (AI) platform ingests a vast range of data about the global shipping fleet, enabling it to predict vessels’ fuel consumption, speed and other aspects of performance with startling accuracy — even without data from onboard sensors.

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Using the same technology behind Bearing’s Smart Routing and Performance Analysis products, CII Optimization delivers results without shipboard integrations or customer IT resources. It leverages Bearing’s deep learning models, ECDIS-verified routing engine and database of historical weather conditions to forecast CII scores and recommend potential changes to improve CII performance, including vessel speed, fuel type, sailing schedule and underwater cleaning.

Using Bearing’s CII Optimization product, shipping companies can:

  • Easily track and monitor real-time CII ratings for all vessels (as the year progresses) and easily see which vessels potentially have problematic ratings
  • Accurately forecast a ship’s end-of-year CII rating based upon historical routing and weather patterns
  • Simulate different operating conditions (e.g., different speeds) and different weather scenarios to see how that would impact the CII rating
  • See the tradeoff between financial returns and potential CII rating.

“Bearing carefully listened to the voice of our marine professionals and developed this practical CII Optimization tool in a very agile and timely manner,” said Ryuichi Osonone, Director / Senior Managing Executive Officer at IINO Lines. “It will help us to identify which vessels need attention with ample time for actions to improve their scores. This intelligence will play an important role as we adjust to the new regulatory requirements and execute our plans to reduce emissions across our fleet.”

“We’re all about helping shipping companies make smarter, more data-driven strategic decisions,” said Bearing CEO Dylan Keil. “These companies know the new CII regulation will affect their business, but they have no way to accurately assess its impact on a ship-by-ship basis. We do, by combining our best-in-class AI models with data from around the world. With our CII Optimization product, shippers can see what we see and take the steps they need to reduce their environmental impact while improving their bottom line.”

To accelerate ongoing R&D and go-to-market efforts for the new CII product, Bearing also announced $7M in post-seed funding from existing investors Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and AI Fund, bringing Bearing’s total investment to $10M.

“Bearing has made a remarkable impact in a short period of time, earning the trust of some of the world’s largest maritime shipping companies,” said Representative Director, Executive Vice President of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Yoshio Kometani. “This new product demonstrates Bearing’s deep understanding of customer needs and the remarkable power of its AI platform. We are proud to partner with Bearing as it helps to make international shipping more efficient and environmentally friendly.”

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“Bearing is using AI to answer the climate crisis,” said AI Fund General Partner Andrew Ng. “Dylan, David and team have built a unique deep learning system that, through accurately modeling and optimizing fleet fuel efficiency, is helping both shipping businesses and, even more importantly, our planet.”

For more details on Bearing AI’s CII Optimization product, visit its website here.

About Bearing
Based in Palo, Alto, CA, Bearing brings operational efficiencies to the maritime shipping industry. Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), Bearing aggregates and analyzes data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights for fuel efficiency, optimal routing and vessel performance. Backed by AI experts and partnerships with leading global shipping companies like IINO Lines, K Line and MOL, Bearing is helping its customers increase their profit margins and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Firebrand Communications for Bearing
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415-848-9175

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Fractal Announces Merger of Eugenie.ai to Bolster AI-Powered Climate Solutions

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MUMBAI, India, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a global provider of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to Fortune 500® companies, today announced the merger of Eugenie AI (Eugenie.ai), an AI company dedicated to providing AI-driven products for climate change and industrial sustainability.

Founded in 2021, Eugenie has established itself as one of the pioneering forces in AI-driven climate solutions. Their clientele includes some of the world’s largest industrial corporations across energy, metals & mining, and other hard-to-abate sectors. Eugenie’s achievements include being featured at the prestigious 2024 Google I/O, being an alum of the Google for Startups: Climate Change accelerator and winning multiple global accolades such as the NASSCOM Emerge 50, Tech30 recognition by YourStory, and the Vedanta Spark Corporate Innovation Challenge. Eugenie has been featured as a key provider by Gartner in its 2023 Market Guide for Energy Management and Optimization Systems & Market Guide for Commercial and Industrial Energy Management and Optimization Systems.
Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-founder, Group Chief Executive & Vice Chairman, Fractal, said, “We are excited to welcome Eugenie back into the Fractal family. Eugenie’s cutting-edge AI technologies and their commitment to combating climate change align perfectly with our vision to leverage AI for social good. Together, we aim to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Eugenie’s expertise in serving major industrial clients complements our goal of creating significant value for client in Fortune 100 organizations.”
Dr. Soudip Roy Chowdhury, Founder and CEO, Eugenie AI, said, “Joining forces with Fractal marks a significant milestone for Eugenie. Our shared values and complementary expertise will enable us to scale our impact and continue our mission to drive sustainable industrial transformations. We look forward to working together to create a future where technology and nature coexist harmoniously. By integrating our AI-driven solutions with Fractal’s extensive capabilities, we can offer even greater value to our clients, helping them achieve their sustainability goals.”
The merger of Eugenie reinforces Fractal’s commitment to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to address global challenges and underscores its dedication to sustainability and innovation. By integrating Eugenie’s expertise in climate-focused AI solutions, Fractal aims to expand its portfolio and deliver even greater value to its clients and communities worldwide.
Eugenie’s focus on providing AI solutions to some of the hardest-to-abate sectors aligns perfectly with Fractal’s vision of driving significant value for large enterprises. This strategic merger will enhance Fractal’s ability to offer comprehensive AI solutions that not only optimize business operations but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient industrial ecosystem.
For more information, please visit www.fractal.ai and www.eugenie.ai.
About Fractal
Fractal is one of the most prominent providers of Artificial Intelligence to Fortune 500® companies. Fractal’s vision is to power every human decision in the enterprise, and bring AI, engineering, and design to help the world’s most admired companies.
Fractal’s businesses include Crux Intelligence (AI driven business intelligence), Eugenie.ai (AI for sustainability), Asper.ai (AI for revenue growth management), Senseforth.ai (conversational AI for customer service) & Flyfish (generative AI for Sales). Fractal incubated Qure.ai, a leading player in healthcare AI for detecting Tuberculosis and Lung cancer.
Fractal currently has 4500+ employees across 17 global locations, including the United States, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, Middle East and Australia. Fractal has been recognized as ‘Great Workplace’ and ‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women’ in the top 100 (large) category by The Great Place to Work® Institute; featured as a leader in Data Engineering services 2024 & Data Science Services 2024 by Information Services Group, Leader in AI and Analytics Services Specialists Peak Matrix Assessment 2021 by Everest Group, Leader in Customer Analytics Service Providers Wave™ 2023 by Forrester Research, Inc.
About Eugenie AI:
Eugenie is a forward-thinking AI company, headquartered in NY, USA dedicated to creating solutions that address climate change and promote industrial sustainability. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, Eugenie empowers organizations to achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to a healthier planet.
 

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ADOLFO DOMÍNGUEZ PRESENTS HIS NEW FASHION AND FRAGRANCE COLLECTION AT A WORLD FASHION SHOW

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The brand intertwines fashion and perfume to create an immersive experience in the olfactory and creative universe
The fashion show, which will take place in Chile, will be broadcast online in 29 countries. It can be followed live on the brand’s website and social media profiles
MADRID, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Adolfo Domínguez keeps moving forward in its commitment to bring fashion closer to society. The brand will showcase Ikigai, its autumn-winter 2024 collection, together with a selection of new perfumes in a global fashion show.

The event, which will mix fashion and fragrances, will be streamed live on 27 June at 6 p.m. (Portuguese time) on the brand’s website, accessible from 29 countries around the world, as well as through Mega, the main television channel in Chile, and Movistar+, in Spain. The event will also be broadcast on the company’s profiles on social media.
Adolfo Dominguez will showcase its fashion and perfume collections from the La Moneda cultural centre in Santiago de Chile, where it will create an immersive experience with artistic performances and music developed exclusively for the occasion. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the essence and innovation that define Adolfo Dominguez, consolidating its presence and relevance in the Latin American market.
“Clothes matter. It is our second skin. Perfume is the trace we leave as we walk by. With each new collection, we explore our creativity and out contribution to society as a brand- why should we limit it to a privileged few in a room?” states Patricia Alonso, Corporate Director of Marketing and Communication at Adolfo Domínguez.
Ikigai, a Japanese concept that invites each person to go in search of their vital purpose, is the driving force behind Adolfo Domínguez’s autumn-winter 2024 collection: a selection of garments designed to liberate oneself. The result is a collection designed to be lived, with garments that are born to make people understand that beauty and happiness reside in the little things.
The fashion show will be streamed on www.adolfodominguez.com and on the brand’s profiles on social media (Youtube, Instagram and Facebook). In Latin America, the fashion show can also be seen on Mega, one of the main Chilean television channels.
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Darwin CX Broadens Global Reach via Strategic Partnership with dsb

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TORONTO, NECKARSULM, Germany and NORTHAMPTON, UK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darwin CX and dsb deepen their alliance as Darwin CX becomes a shareholder of dsb. The Canadian company’s investment in dsb expands Darwin CX into the UK and European market and dsb becomes part of the pioneering Darwin CX family. The strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Darwin CX and dsb, both leading providers of SaaS solutions and services for publishers.

The most remarkable aspect of this union is the parallel trajectories of these formidable companies prior to the partnership. Darwin CX and dsb’s fly ecosystem both launched in 2018 with the common goal of modernizing the publishing industry, which had become heavily reliant on outdated practices and legacy systems. Each company was on an independent mission to create an ecosystem of tools and solutions that would allow publishers to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven, digital-first marketplace.
Best practices from North America meet European recipes for success
“While Darwin CX developed a platform for the needs of a North American publishing audience, the dsb fly ecosystem offers its European customers a variety of tools to increase acquisition, maximize customer lifetime value and reduce costs and effort,” explains Liam Lynch, CEO of Darwin CX.
Broader range of resources and features
Darwin CX and dsb are process experts in the publishing environment. “We know the industry’s workflows inside out and have the same vision. Now, as subscription professionals, we are joining forces and offering our customers scalable solutions that enable them to tap into new revenue streams in a dynamic market,” emphasizes Olaf Bendt, CEO of the dsb Group. “Our customers benefit from an even broader range of resources and features.”
Next generation sales and marketing solutions
Publishers are battling dwindling attention spans and declining engagement. dsb and Darwin CX offer the publishing industry new, powerful tools for even more accurate content offers, prices and subscription conditions. All of this is based on data-driven, AI-supported personalization, which offers publishers new insights into their customers’ engagement and launches targeted measures to increase loyalty.
Prioritizing business continuity
“To meet the growing needs of our customers, dsb will expand their fly back-end infrastructure while integrating some of Darwin CX’s key marketing and data management tools. Of course, business continuity will be maintained for both our European and North American clients. We will offer our clients the best of both worlds without disrupting their day-to-day business,” emphasizes Alex Münch, COO at dsb Group.
Solutions for digital and printed content
Darwin CX and dsb are united by a focus on maximizing recurring revenue, seamless integration of online and offline solutions, and a fundamental belief in customer centricity. “The DNA of both companies is the publishing industry. That’s why, together with dsb, we are focusing on customized solutions for printed and digital Content”, stresses Michael Smith, Darwin CX Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer.
About Darwin CX
Darwin CX is a transformative SaaS and services platform at the leading edge of the subscription and membership economies. Founded in Toronto, Canada, Darwin CX assists brands accelerate acquisition and retention—and increase loyalty—through innovative and customized check-out pages, targeted audience offerings, real-time A/B testing and best-in-class analytics, paywall and customer data platform (CDP). The Darwin CX platform enables clients to have complete freedom and control over customer data in order to tailor the best possible customer experiences. Over 140 well-known publishers and more than 300 brands in the USA, Canada and Australia rely on Darwin CX for their data and subscription management needs. Led by CEO, Liam Lynch, CTO, Michael Smith, COO, Cat Kiernan and President, Cary Zel, Darwin CX is backed by a group of growth equity investors with a common theme of disrupting industries and driving digital innovation including First Ascent Ventures, New Era Capital Partners and Felicitas Global Partners.
About dsb
With dsb fly, the dsb group develops and operates Europe’s leading subscription ecosystem for the publishing industry. Key players in the media industry have been relying on dsb’s holistic and customer-centric monetization solutions for over 50 years. Whether lifestyle products, seminars, events, digital or print titles – the dsb fly ecosystem offers media companies a customized 360-degree customer view of print and digital consumption. This all-round view is the basis for highly individualized worlds of experience and high customer loyalty. dsb fly manages customer relationships along the entire customer life cycle and maximizes subscription retention and sales with accurate subscription offers and highly individualized worlds of experience.
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To find out if Darwin CX and dsb are right for your international business, contact [email protected]
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