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AI-Driven PPM Practices: Info-Tech's Guide for Project Success

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  With the rapid evolution of AI technologies reshaping industries and markets, organizations are urgently seeking effective ways to optimize their project portfolios and maximize investment returns. However, they face significant challenges in project portfolio management (PPM), such as misalignment with strategic goals, inefficient resource allocation, and difficulty measuring project value. To tackle these issues, Info-Tech Research Group has launched its latest blueprint, Transform PPM to Optimize Value From Every Investment. This research provides actionable insights and innovative strategies for project management leaders to leverage AI and enhance their PPM practices for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.  Travis Duncan, research director at Info-Tech Research Group, emphasizes the importance of carefully integrating new technology into PPM strategies. He highlights the need for a cautious approach to avoid making hasty decisions based on vendor hype. The potential fo
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Roundhill Bitcoin ETF (YBTC) Announces July Distribution

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  1. Roundhill Investments, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsor specializing in innovative financial solutions, has announced the latest distribution details for its ETF. Fund Name Ticker Distribution Rate** Distribution Per Share Ex-Date Pay Date Distribution Frequency Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF YBTC 50.71 % $2.062168 7/30/24 7/31/24 Monthly As of July 25, 2024, the Distribution Rate** for the Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF stands at 50.71%, while the 30-Day SEC Yield*** as of June 30, 2024, is 5.78%. The Gross Expense Ratio for YBTC is recorded at 0.95%. The performance data provided reflects historical performance. It is important to note that past performance does not assure future results. Current performance may vary, being either lower or higher than the quoted performance data. The investment return and principal value of an investment are subject to fluctuations, which means that the value of an investor's shares, upon sale or redemption, ma
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JEOL Releases New Schottky FE Scanning Electron Microscope

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  JEOL Ltd. is pleased to introduce the latest Schottky Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope, the JSM-IT810, which will be available on July 28, 2024. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopes are essential tools in various scientific and technological fields, including research institutions, universities, and industries. The demand for instruments that offer ease of use, accuracy, speed, and efficiency in observation and analysis is steadily increasing. The JSM-IT810 comes with the innovative "Neo Action" automatic observation and analysis feature, as well as an automatic calibration function, building upon the capabilities of the JSM-IT800. Equipped with the advanced electron optical control system "Neo Engine" and the user-friendly "SEM Center" with features like Zeromag and EDS integration, this new model not only enhances efficiency and productivity but also addresses challenges related to labor shortages. Key Features: 1. "Neo Action&q
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Altana Secures $200M Series C to Enhance Global Value Chains

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  Altana, the world’s first Value Chain Management System, has recently secured a $200 million Series C investment led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT). The funding round also saw participation from March Capital, Generation Investment Management, Salesforce Ventures, Friends and Family Capital, and each of Altana’s key existing investors, including GV (Google Ventures), Activate Capital, Floating Point, and OMERS Ventures. This investment has brought Altana’s valuation to $1 billion. In recent years, governments have implemented numerous trade restrictions, economic security, procurement, climate, and national security policies aimed at regulating global value chains, marking a shift from decades of trade liberalization. Businesses are now required to understand and manage their global value chains, from the sourcing and processing of raw materials, through intermediate production and final assembly, to sale and end use. Prior to Altana, there was no means of unde
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Pearl Secures Record $58M in Dental AI Funding

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  Pearl, the leading company in dental artificial intelligence, has recently disclosed that it secured $58 million in Series B funding to expedite its goal of enhancing patient care in the field of dentistry. The funding round was spearheaded by Left Lane Capital, with contributions from Smash Capital, Alpha Partners, as well as existing investors Craft Ventures and Neotribe Ventures. This financial backing represents the most substantial investment ever made in dental AI. This influx of capital will enable Pearl to further progress in developing cutting-edge technologies that promote the well-being of dental patients worldwide. The company aims to achieve this by expanding its range of dental AI products, strengthening its regulatory and patent portfolio, and increasing the global availability of AI benefits in dentistry. Currently, Pearl's machine learning and computer vision tools address a fundamental issue in dentistry: the inconsistency in diagnostic accuracy, which directly
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Splight Inc. Raises $12M Seed Funding to Address Energy Curtailment

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  Splight, a pioneering AI startup in grid operations technologies, has officially announced the successful completion of its seed funding round. The $12M investment was spearheaded by noa (formerly A/O) and supported by EDP Ventures, Elewit, Draper Cygnus, Draper B1, Ascent Energy Ventures, Fen Ventures, Reaction Global, Barn Investments, and the UC Berkeley Foundation, among others. This financial boost will aid Splight in its mission to tackle the global challenge of clean energy on a large scale, expanding its presence in North America and the EU. It will also help the company in growing its development, implementation, and leadership teams to meet the increasing demand. Grid congestion, also known as grid bottlenecks, is a critical issue caused by outdated contingency management methods that result in underutilized transmission capacity. This leads to significant waste of renewable energy generation and delays in connecting renewable energy projects to the grid. As electrification
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Shutterstock Completes Acquisition Of Envato

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  Shutterstock, Inc., a prominent global creative platform that provides top-notch creative content for innovative brands, digital media, and marketing firms, has successfully finalized its acquisition of Envato Pty Ltd., a leading provider of digital creative assets and templates. Key Points: - Enhances Shutterstock's current offerings with Envato Elements, a premier unlimited multi-asset subscription service - Broadens Shutterstock's market presence among rapidly expanding demographics like freelancers, hobbyists, small enterprises, and agencies - Introduces 650k new subscribers, effectively doubling Shutterstock's subscriber count to 1.15 million - Boosts Shutterstock's Content revenue through video, audio, graphics, fonts, and templates - Strengthens Shutterstock's content repository with 10 million images, 6 million videos, 1 million audio clips, 0.5 million templates, and 0.2 million graphics & fonts - Expands Shutterstock's portfolio into new content
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