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World’s First High-Frequency Decentralized Energy Market Helps Drive Port of Rotterdam’s Energy Transition

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The first high-frequency decentralized energy trading platform was successfully piloted at the Port of Rotterdam. Jointly developed by S&P Global Platts and BlockLab, Distro is a new microgrid electricity trading platform that leverages both Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain’s distributed ledger technology.

Under the ongoing trial that commenced in August 2020, commercial energy consumers in the Port of Rotterdam’s iconic innovation dock, where the world’s largest submarines once used to slip off the ramp, used the Distro microgrid trading platform to actively trade renewable energy derived from solar and battery storage, matching demand with intermittent power generation. The results of the trial saw:

  • Establishment of dynamic local energy prices that lowered the cost for energy users by 11%, while offering a 14% improvement in revenues for local producers of renewable energy.
  • 92% consumption of on-site solar generation, overcoming historic wastages
  • 32 commercial energy consumers utilized the fully automated AI trading marketplace to balance local electricity demand and supply
  • Battery storage return on investment increased 20%
  • 20 million blockchain-validated, cleared and settled transactions
  • Once fully scaled across the Port of Rotterdam’s activities, Distro’s transparent market design has shown the potential to support businesses in delivering carbon reduction saving of up to 30 million tonnes

During the trial, the participant buyers and sellers of renewable energy were able to access dynamic local energy prices that reflects their supply and demand balances. The responsiveness of localized prices encourages buyers to consume less when renewable generation is low by holding off until more plentiful supplies are available and in doing so, benefit from lower prices. The unique system builds upon proven practices in commodities and financial market, repackaged for the AI world. The positive results of the pilot validate the technical and commercial potential for Distro to be deployed in other locations around the world.

Nico van Dooren, Director New Business Development & Portfolio, Port of Rotterdam said: “The successful completion of our trial of the Distro new microgrid trading platform is a win-win in encouraging fair and transparent prices as well as cost efficient consumption of renewable energy for our tenants. Balancing local electricity needs with local generation holds the key to unlocking significant grid infrastructure savings. We are excited about the prospects of scaling this solution and the meaningful contribution it can make towards helping The Port of Rotterdam become carbon neutral by 2050.”

The new Distro trading platform was co-developed by S&P Global Platts, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets and Blocklab Rotterdam, the Port of Rotterdam’s blockchain innovation hub. Distro’s rule based methodology draws on Platts 100 year experience of assessing commodity prices around the world.

“The blending of high frequency AI trading capabilities with the benefits offered by blockchain security is a landmark achievement. Distro brings seamless and tangible benefits of lower prices, improved payback on batteries and solar panels while maximizing the use of renewable energy,” said James Rilett, Head of Innovation, S&P Global Platts.  “Market feedback has highlighted the need for a new generation of marketplaces, like Distro, to be at the forefront of addressing climate change by helping power energy transition projects around the world.”

Distro offers users in the Port of Rotterdam robust prices that instantly respond to changes in local supply and demand fundamentals while providing incentives for consuming and storing energy. The platform draws on proven security offered by blockchain smart contracts which uphold market rules, validate transactions and manage identities to ensure reliability andanonymity in the dynamic trading environment. All transactions are immutable and cryptographically verifiable, standing up to industry-level audit requirements.

The platform provides every market participant with an AI enabled ‘energy trading agent’ software tool that learns the user’s energy needs, preferences and behaviors. It analyses billions of data points in real-time, automatically buying and selling energy at the best price for the user. ABN AMRO’s Banking as a Service sandbox provided a seamless banking environment where virtual accounts were attributed to users and executed transfers as instructed by the marketplace.

Janjoost Jullens, Director, BlockLab Rotterdam said: “Working with the Port of Rotterdam and S&P Global Platts forced us to focus on business reality and meeting industry standards. We are very proud we can now equip the emerging decentralized power markets with the tools of professional electricity traders – driving up their returns on renewables and minimizing infrastructure investments needed.”

Traditional power grids have come under increasing strain arising from supply-side volatility and ultimately rising costs as the world transitions towards electrification and addresses renewable energy targets. Decentralization alleviates the need to add expensive power grid infrastructure by aligning local demand with supply on the power distribution network, through incentives for demand response due to shifts in energy usage or battery charge/discharge. As renewable generation can vary second to second, these incentives change in real time.

This release is for informational purposes only. Distro is currently at mature beta stage and therefore the content of this release is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision regarding [Distro] and should not be relied on for that purpose. Furthermore, it is not a prospectus and does not constitute an offer or invitation to invest and it shall not form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any security, contract or commitment whatsoever. Nothing in it should be construed as any form of advice, including investment advice, and nothing herein should be taken as any form of commitment on the part of S&P Global Inc., or any of its directors, officers, employees or agents to proceed with the Distro Project.  S&P Global Inc. is not liable for any damage which may arise as a result of any incorrectness or incompleteness of the contents of this release.

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Wladimir P. is a Content Editor at European Gaming Media and at PICANTE Media and covers a large variety of industries.

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The Channel Company Announces New Chief Revenue Officer Wayne Silverman

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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Channel Company, a global provider of news, insights, strategy, events, and marketing services for the information technology industry, announced today that Wayne Silverman has joined the executive team as Chief Revenue Officer. Silverman will lead all aspects of The Channel Company’s worldwide revenue growth initiatives, sales strategy innovation, and customer engagement.

Silverman joins The Channel Company most recently from Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD), where he served as Chief Revenue Officer. He also brings more than 25 years of digital media, technology, SaaS, and big data experience within global roles. Silverman has driven revenue innovation and growth across prominent companies including CBS, Dun & Bradstreet, International Data Group (IDG), CNET, and Business.com where he held senior leadership positions. 
“We are thrilled to welcome Wayne to the team,” said Matthew Yorke, CEO of The Channel Company. “His global expertise within the technology and digital media industries alongside his unwavering dedication to customer experience will continue to elevate how we deliver for our clients and drive expanded opportunities for our organization.”
“It’s a privilege to step into the role of CRO at The Channel Company during such a pivotal period for the company,” Silverman stated. “As we look ahead, the tech sector is poised for a transformation with artificial intelligence taking center stage. The Channel Company, with its esteemed media outlets, signature events, and expert marketing and consulting offerings, will be instrumental for our partners, clients, and the entire tech community. I am eager to collaborate with the talented team here at The Channel Company to deliver innovative, outcome-driven services to our clients as this market evolves.”
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company, Inc. is the global leader in data-driven growth acceleration solutions and services for the IT channel. With 40+ years of channel expertise and a premier portfolio of editorial brands, marketing and event services, and strategic consulting, we help technology vendors, solution providers, and IT decision-makers worldwide unlock better business outcomes. The Channel Company is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.   
About EagleTree Capital:
EagleTree Capital is a leading New York-based middle-market private equity firm, with over $5.6 billion of assets under management, that has completed over 40 private equity investments and over 95 add-on transactions over the past 20+ years. EagleTree primarily invests in North America in the following sectors: media and business services, consumer, and water and specialty industrial. For more information, visit www.eagletree.com or find EagleTree on LinkedIn.
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vLex Launches Vastly Expanded Vincent Legal GenAI Toolset, and AI-Focused Co-Development Lab

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Global Legal Intelligence Innovator Adds Litigation and Transactional GenAI Tools, and vLex Labs, an AI-Focused Co-Development Unit
MIAMI, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today legal intelligence innovator vLex launched a powerful suite of generative AI-backed document analysis tools for litigation and transactional practitioners to the Vincent AI platform. Vincent AI Document Analyze augments lawyers’ responses to legal documents, drawing from the world’s most comprehensive global library of legal information.

In addition, vLex now offers vLex Labs to select Vincent customers – enabling them to create proprietary AI-powered workflows with the help of a dedicated team.
These developments underscore vLex’s commitment to developing innovative legal research solutions that go beyond retrieval to revolutionize how legal professionals work.
“With Vincent AI, you no longer have to choose between innovative technology and comprehensive content,” said vLex CEO Lluís Faus. “Our platform offers a seamless integration of both, setting a new standard in efficiency, customization, and effectiveness across all legal practices.”
Vincent AI Document Analyze
Vincent AI Document Analyze offers customizable GenAI-backed workflows that enable legal professionals to interrogate legal documents and use Vincent’s legal analysis abilities to begin drafting strategic responses. Benefits include:
Rapid Analysis: Vincent summarizes documents, and compares law across jurisdictions, replacing hours of non-billable time in minutes.Rapid Response: Vincent analyzes claims, generates defenses, and anticipates counterarguments.Streamlined Contract Analysis: Vincent instantly carries out tasks such as identifying problematic clauses, and providing mitigation steps.All insights are linked to primary and secondary law materials in vLex’s global repository, enabling verification with one click.
The new document analysis feature can be used with documents from any region. Vincent AI’s research workflows are available to legal professionals in the US, the UK, Ireland, Spain, the EU, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, with New Zealand launching in May 2024.
vLex Labs
vLex also launched vLex Labs – an exclusive in-house service that provides Enterprise customers access to leading experts on legal AI, uniting industry leaders such as Fastcase, Docket Alarm, Justis, and NextChapter.
Leading the team will be Dan Hoadley, who recently joined vLex as Head of R&D. The team will have a global scope, and work with firms to co-develop custom workflows, prepare data, and more.
About vLex
vLex is a global legal intelligence platform that provides legal professionals with access to the most extensive collection of legal and regulatory information worldwide, all on one award-winning, AI-powered, platform. vLex includes the Fastcase, Docket Alarm and NextChapter brands, and is trusted by more than two million lawyers, researchers, government departments, and law schools in more than 200 jurisdictions. The 2023 merger with Fastcase furthered vLex’s commitment to developing AI-driven solutions for the world’s legal industry and delivering the world’s largest global law library of over one billion legal documents on a single platform. Get updates at https://vlex.com/press and on Twitter @vlex. 
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Atomicwork Launches New Digital Workplace Experience Solution Powered by Cohere’s Enterprise AI Platform

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Atomicwork, the leading provider of AI-powered IT service management for modern enterprises, has announced the launch of its new digital workplace experience solution in collaboration with Cohere, the leading enterprise AI platform, to help businesses accelerate their workspace productivity and IT support automation.

Atom AI, Atomicwork’s digital assistant, delivers intelligent and contextual solutions to employee support questions to enhance workplace support experience and boost IT teams’ productivity. The solution eliminates the need for end users to switch between different business applications to find information, and enables them to get instant help on modern collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams or Slack, fostering efficient and proactive support.
Key highlights of the launch include:
Advanced AI Automation: Built-in Atom AI skills that autonomously solve end to end IT support issues by understanding end users’ work context, delivering true self-service for employees while accelerating efficiency for IT teams.Enhanced Employee Productivity: Advanced enterprise knowledge and search capabilities across a host of business applications and internal knowledge bases, delivered in the flow of an employee’s work, to help them find the right information quickly, boosting employee productivity and experience.Seamless Enterprise IT Integration: Embedded iPaas in the Atomicwork platform enabling IT teams to seamlessly integrate business applications and internal services to deliver modern enterprise service management use cases while reducing IT integration complexity.Atomicwork’s launch of the digital workspace experience solution is powered by Cohere, and their most advanced and scalable large language model, Command R+. Purpose-built for real-world enterprise use cases, Command R+ along with Cohere’s Rerank model, enables Atomicwork to deliver Atom AI with high accuracy and performance.
Commenting on the launch of a digital workplace experience solution and the collaboration with Cohere, Vijay Rayapati, Atomicwork’s CEO, stated, “We want to empower IT leaders to transform their digital experience journey with our new solution. This strategic collaboration of Atomicwork with Cohere enables us to deliver advanced and secure enterprise AI capabilities for our clients to streamline business workflow automations.”
“We’re excited Atomicwork is using Cohere’s industry-leading Command R model family to power their new digital workplace experience solution. Atomicwork’s software has the potential to significantly boost productivity for enterprise IT teams. We look forward to seeing the real-world benefits leaders like Atomicwork develop with our technology to help transform the global IT sector with AI,” said Abhishek Sinha, VP of Product at Cohere.
“Cohere’s new Command-R+ model delivers state-of-the-art accuracy, while offering a remarkable 50% reduction in latency when compared to more expensive models. This powerful combination of performance and efficiency empowers our AI-first approach to unlock new possibilities and provide exceptional experiences for our customers,” said Kiran Darisi, CTO, Atomicwork.
About Atomicwork
Atomicwork is a digital workplace experience platform that aims to deliver modern service management to enterprises. The platform empowers businesses to deliver fast and scalable internal support for their employees and end users, thereby enhancing employee experience with enterprise efficiency. Seamlessly integrating with existing enterprise applications and internal IT systems, Atomicwork connects employees, internal processes, and business systems, enhancing efficiency in workplace support, service, and operations.
About Cohere
Cohere is the leading AI platform for enterprise. Its world-class AI is uniquely suited to the needs of business, unlocking unprecedented ease-of-use, accessibility, and data privacy. Cohere’s platform is cloud-agnostic, accessible through API as a managed service, and can be deployed on virtual private cloud (VPC) or even on-site to meet companies where their data is, offering the highest levels of flexibility and control. Founded by Google Brain alumni and a co-author of the seminal Transformer research paper, Cohere is on a mission to transform enterprises and their products with AI that unlocks a more intuitive way to generate, search, and summarize information than ever before.
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