Edmonton, Alberta –News Direct– Visionstate Corp. Edmonton, AB – TheNewswire – March 9, 2023 – Visionstate Corp. (TSXV:VIS) (“Visionstate” or the “Company”) a leading provider of smart facility-management technology, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fluido.ai, a prominent provider of artificial-intelligence solutions. The MOU outlines the intention of both companies to explore mutually-beneficial business opportunities related to artificial intelligence (AI). Through this partnership, Visionstate and Fluido.ai plan to collaborate on research and development projects aimed at exploiting the power of AI to enhance the capabilities of Visionstate’s existing product offerings. This may include developing new AI-powered features such as machine learning for Visionstate’s flagship WANDA™ platform, which leverages Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor and analyze restroom-usage data in real time. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Fluido.ai to delve into the exciting possibilities of AI technology," said Shannon Moore, President of Visionstate IoT Inc. "As we continue to innovate and expand our smart facility-management solutions, we believe that AI has the potential to greatly enhance our proficiencies and provide even more value to our customers." "We are excited to be working with Visionstate to explore the ways in which AI […]

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The launch of the longstanding brand’s first e-store on Lazada offers both businesses and consumers direct access to FUJIFILM Business Innovation’s exclusive products, designed for the future of hybrid work SINGAPORE, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore , the "Best Office Printer Brand" in Singapore 1 , announces their partnership with Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, to launch the brand’s first official LazMall flagship store in Singapore. The e-store welcomes a whole new online shopping experience for its consumers, featuring new product offerings designed to cater to the needs of hybrid work. (PRNewsfoto/FUJIFILM Business Innovation) Aside from expanding FUJIFILM Business Innovation Singapore’s strategic e-commerce presence, the partnership also marks its first step towards the Direct-to-Consumer market, while reinforcing Lazada’s leading position in the e-commerce sector. Inspired by the ever-increasing shift towards hybrid work, the newly launched e-store features FUJIFILM’s latest line of printers – the Apeos Print series , comprising the FUJIFILM ApeosPort Print 3410SD , ApeosPort C2410SD , and the Apeos C325 z. This series follows the success of earlier models, specifically the Apeos C325 , which won the Buyers Lab (BLI) Winter 2022 A4 Pick Awards 2 . Available on the Lazada e-store […]

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Top High Group EBT: € 23.5 billion – EBT margin: 16.5% Automotive EBIT: € 10.6 billion – EBIT margin on target at 8.6% (excluding effects of BBA full consolidation:11.2%) Strong free cash flow (automotive): € 11.1 billion CO2 emissions of EU new vehicle fleet at 105.0 g/km (WLTP) – well below applicable emission target (127.5 g/km) Dividend of € 8.50 per share of common stock proposed Zipse: “We achieved solid performance under volatile conditions” Munich. The BMW Group met its targets for 2022, as forecasted, and thus delivered a strong operating performance in a difficult business environment. The premium manufacturer significantly increased Group EBT ( € 23,509 million / +46.4%) and net profit ( € 18,582 million / +49.1%) from the previous year. This positive development can be attributed to improved pricing and positive product-mix effects, as well as the full consolidation of the Chinese joint venture, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA). The latter also made a large cash contribution (€ 5,011 million) on 11 February 2022 to a significantly higher free cash flow of € 11,071 million in the Automotive Segment . Rising sales of fully-electric models , which were up 107.7% in 2022, accounted for 9% of […]

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With employees’ increased desire for work-life balance and employers wanting to maximize productivity, there’s been a global trend of companies embracing programs that promote the health and wellbeing of their employees. This has been even more prevalent post-Covid, and Arizona companies are no exception. This year, 78 finalists were selected as the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2023 Healthiest Employers based on their health and wellness initiatives. Healthiest Employers, a national awards program, administered by Springbuk, which is a health data analytics platform, uses a comprehensive online assessment to evaluate companies based on Six Pillars of Wellness including culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, communications and marketing, programming and interventions, as well as reporting and analytics. The finalists are also evaluated and categorized based on employee size, ranging from micro (2-99) to extra large (5,000-plus). On April 18, the Business Journal is honoring these companies during the annual event, where top scorers in each category will be revealed. Below is a list of the finalists in alphabetical order. Follow this link to purchase tickets. The awards are presented by Cigna. Micro Companies (2 to 99 employees) Benefit Commerce Group, an Alera Group Company ITS KP Aviation Metasofttech Solutions, LLC […]

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Jake Judd/KNSI News (KNSI) — A family-owned and operated commercial and residential glass company in St. Cloud is celebrating 70 years of business. According to family legend, Jim Ferkinhoff started East Side Glass Company on March 22nd, 1953, the same day his son Dave was born. The business has installed glass in many storefronts along St. Germain Street, including some of the city’s most iconic buildings like US Bank, the St. Cloud Police Department, the River’s Edge Convention Center and the food court at Crossroads Center mall. Siblings Luke Ferkinhoff, Laura Hutt and Andy Ferkinhoff are third-generation owners. Each has their role, with Luke serving as president, Andy as the chief operating officer, and Laura as chief financial officer. The three have controlled the company for the last five years, with Luke telling KNSI News that all three grew up in the family business learning from their older members. “There is a lot of years of experience past down. All that knowledge goes down from grandpa or dad to some of our people. We’ve had a project manager that was here 40 years.” Andy says they’ve been very blessed and fortunate. “What a milestone. Third generations are always tough. […]

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Roger Sherman, owner of the District Pit, is one of hundreds of small businesses are getting thousands of dollars in Comcast Rise grants to support their business dreams. News4’s Molette Green is working 4 the community. More In the Community Videos Slide 1 of 30 DC Native and BBQ Master Uses Grant to Hire, Grow His Business Meet Lt. Gen. Donna Martin, 1st Female Inspector General of the U.S. Army Leadership Program Helps DC Students Make a Global Impact New Gaithersburg Comedy Club Gives Back to Community Howard U Students Fundraise for Alternative Spring Break Trips Documentary on Maternal Health Crisis for Black Women Wise HS Cuts Ribbon on College & Career Center Sponsored by Student Fundraising Random Acts of Kindness Day: How You Can Help Forest Heights Elementary Random Acts of Kindness Day: Meet the Forest Heights Elementary Community Pizza That Gives Back: Prince George’s Pizzeria Donates a Pie for Each One Purchased DC Artist’s Breonna Taylor Mural Displayed at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum 15th Annual DMV Links Red Dress Event to Combat Heart Disease Library Launches Bike and Read Program in Prince George’s County Making the Cut: Falls Church Barbershop Pitching Reality TV Show Sorority Chapter Supports […]

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About $31B of CMBS loans backed by hotels are set to mature by 2024—roughly 30% of the total of nearly $102B in securitized hotel loans in the US—and some hotels that rely on business travel and conferences are facing a reckoning as lenders demand more capital from them to refinance—or tell them not to come back at all. Many hotel loans are floating-rate packages with three-year terms, giving hotel owners more exposure to interest-rate hikes, with a constant need to refinance their debt. Hotels in business districts that cater to business travelers and conference attendees are struggling to refinance loans on properties that have seen values plunge during the pandemic. Unlike their counterparts geared to resurgent leisure travel and tourism, business-oriented hotels still are suffering from depressed occupancy levels as the rise of remote work shapes a new paradigm with less business travel. Lenders that had offered loan extensions or forbearances in the early days of the pandemic are less likely to lend to the same borrowers because of economic uncertainties facing those hotels, according to a report this week in the Wall Street Journal . Lenders are requiring hotel owners to put up more capital before they refinance […]

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Survey shows middle market firms continue to adapt, improvise and overcome challenges posed by interest rate hikes and inflation CHICAGO , March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US LLP ("RSM") in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce , increased to 134 in the first quarter, up 9.4 points from the previous quarter. Easing inflation and solid household consumption underscored the increase in topline sentiment that is reflective of a resilient American economic expansion in the middle market as firms continue to navigate economic headwinds and crosscurrents. "The ability of the middle market to withstand the twin shocks of surging inflation and rising interest rates reflects an underlying resilience of households and firms to adapt to the unique challenges that characterize the post-pandemic economy," said Joe Brusuelas , chief economist with RSM US LLP. "The economy expanded at a 3% pace during the final six months of last year, and the robust consumer activity in January indicates that the current economic expansion is not finished." Middle Market Sentiment Suggests Relief, though Risks Remain The improvement in the topline index also captures the relief firms experienced as overall inflation peaked […]

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As technology companies continue to shed space and jobs across the U.S., Walmart Inc. has seized an opportunity to join the innovation district at Midtown’s Tech Square. The retail giant is taking a chunk of space at the Coda building for its Atlanta tech hub. Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has subleased nearly 21,000 square feet from San Francisco software company Autodesk, according to research from commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield . By subleasing, companies can find space in attractive buildings at a discount to direct rents. Autodesk had two floors at Coda, occupying the 15th and 16th levels, according to a source familiar with the lease. Walmart is taking one of those floors and is beginning to move into the space. The deal was completed in November, says the Cushman & Wakefield report. A Walmart spokesperson confirmed Coda as the location for its “Global Tech Atlanta Hub.” The company declined to say how many people will work from the tower. Coda is also home to Georgia Tech faculty and researchers, Cisco Systems Inc.’s Atlanta office and other tech companies. In March 2022, Walmart said it would expand its Global Tech enterprise with new hubs in Atlanta and […]

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