Rockwell Automation Has Acquired ASEM, S.p.A, Broadening the Company’s Control & Visualization Offering

MILWAUKEE-Monday 4 May 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of ASEM, S.p.A., a leading provider of digital automation technologies based in Italy.

ASEM provides a complete range of Industrial PCs (IPCs), Human-Machine Interface (HMI) hardware and software, remote access capabilities, and secure Industrial IoT gateway solutions.

This acquisition within our Architecture & Software business segment will further enhance the Control & Visualization hardware and software portfolio. ASEM is primarily a supplier to European machine builders with great opportunities in the North American market. ASEM’s products provide customers with a high degree of configurability for their industrial computing needs, allow them to achieve faster time to market, lower their cost of ownership, improve asset utilization, and better manage enterprise risk.

Rockwell announced its intent to acquire ASEM in February 2020. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

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Contacts
Jessica Kourakos
Head of Investor Relations
+1 414-382-8510
Jkourakos@ra.rockwell.com

Kolve Byrd
Global External Communications
+1 414-382-5465
Kabyrd@rockwellautomation.com


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The 3As - Act, Analyse, Anticipate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday 3 May 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

The COVID-19 crisis has caused a systemic shock to the global economy. There is even talk of a ‘Pre-COVID-19’ and ‘Post-COVID-19’ world.

ACCA’s global research Covid-19 global survey: inside business, impacts and responses data looks at the impact of COVID-19 so far on organisations and the global business community and it’s clear from the findings that this is only the start of the story. Over the coming weeks and months different regions of the world, countries, businesses and organisations in all sectors will seek to navigate a way through the crisis, using different strategies and interventions to respond to the crisis in what will be a continuously and fast-changing situation.  ACCA’s report provides advice for organisations in how to respond based on the ‘3As’.

Act and respond in a sustainable manner

1. Think ‘people first’. Pay attention to the physical and mental health of employees and develop appropriate plans for the resumption of work. Put in place a communications plan that will engage and update employees regularly and human resources policies that address crisis measures.

2. Accept the short-term focus and demonstrate true leadership. Timelines and targets will need to be refocused on near and mid-term horizons. Senior leaders in organisations need to accept a change of focus from strategic to tactical.

3. Recognise the needs of your customers and other stakeholders. Make sure you do not miss the opportunity to respond to those changing needs. Understand the impact on your supply chains, and wider relationships with stakeholders and partners.

4. Use a crisis-management team with communications skills and establish a resilience plan. Oversee major issues, formulate business contingency plans, coordinate and align implementation across different departments, and ensure speedy responses and decision-making. Initiate resilience planning to ensure activities across the organisation are connected in response to an event and broader business integrity is protected.

Analyse the different information sources to secure your organisation

5. Model scenarios and plan for resumption. In a crisis such as COVID-19, organisational scenarios are not constant and require regular review. It is important to understand how using analytical capabilities to assess both external and internal data can put the organisation in a stronger position and help it understand the operational and financial impact of different scenarios that may arise. Information insight is also critically important for business resumption planning, which aims to get the organisation back up and running properly, planned in manageable phases. This requires analysis of the resources and assets that the organisation needs to safeguard in order to be able to resume.

6. Review government and fiscal policies that may be of benefit. Monitor the relief measures and policies introduced by the government and seek to use the benefits fully. Take a lead role and communicate the needs of your industry (leveraging on data insights) to relevant government agencies for appropriate policy formulation, refinement or implementation.

7. Remember: ‘Liquidity is the lifeblood’. Organisations should review their lines of credit and renegotiate their debt financing obligations. Payment periods, for example, may well be extended in the immediate term as businesses recover. Strong focus on cash management and liquidity should be in place to bridge different business scenarios, accepting that recovery to full liquidity is likely to be a long process.

Anticipate the business impacts and future trends

8. Look for opportunities to innovate. Organisations should consider opportunities for short or medium-term innovation. This could involve product and service development or thinking innovatively about partnerships. It could mean ensuring that employees have new opportunities for producing innovative ideas or looking again at how the organisation is deploying digital and technological innovations.

9. Review company strategies. Re-examine business models. Explore new channels to market, supply-chain diversification, new approaches to customer services, and opportunities to grow.

10. Don’t forget: fundamental business risks remain. Don’t lose sight of the fundamentals. Even in the face of COVID-19, the organisation will still face not only existing risks (e.g. cybersecurity), but also different ways of working, and strategic reactions to COVID-19 could change these risks or introduce new ones.

ACCA’s global research with over 10,000 finance professionals identifies a wide range of financial challenges facing organisations of all sizes and across all sectors.

To read the report in full:

Covid-19 global survey: inside business, impacts and responses

Contacts

Monique McKenzie

E: monique.mckenzie@accaglobal.com or newsroom@accaglobal.com

T: +44 (0)20 7059 5030
M: +44 (0)7725 613 447

Twitter: @ACCANews

www.accaglobal.com


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rf IDEAS celebrates 25 years of identity access management innovation.

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.-Saturday 2 May 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As a leader in the identity access management industry, rf IDEAS welcomes its 25th year in business with a refreshed brand, revamped website, and new products in the WAVE ID® line of proximity and contactless identification, mobile credential and authentication readers.

A tradition of progressive product development and exceptional customer service is demonstrated in long-lasting partnerships with Imprivata, HP, and Google. "Collaboration is the key to our growth and leadership in the identity access management market," says David Cottingham, president of rf IDEAS. "Our new products—including great strides in contactless authentication—reflect our drive to create market solutions that anticipate and deliver on the changing needs of customers."

The redesigned rfIDEAS.com website guides customers to the ideal solution for applications such as employee identification, secure printing, time and attendance, and other areas, with biometric authentication solutions coming soon.

The company’s newest single sign-on solution, WAVE ID® Nano USB-C, delivers the same wireless reader technology now available in the fast-growing Type-C USB connector, in a design that stands up to hostile environments. It makes reader capabilities possible on smaller devices and is compatible with Apple, Google, and Microsoft USB-C enabled devices, clinician laptops, and mobility applications.

The company’s commitment to innovation and quality ensures that all processes, product quality control, development and overall corporate management meet and exceed customer expectations. As a result, rf IDEAS was listed for five consecutive years (2011 through 2015) on Inc. magazine's list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies prior to its acquisition in 2015 by Roper Technologies, Inc. New branding and product lines continue to reflect this dedication to thought leadership and innovation.

About rf IDEAS

rf IDEAS, Inc. is a leader in the card and credential reader space for healthcare, manufacturing, government, and enterprise. Partnering with leading technology companies, rf IDEAS readers enable innovative solutions for single sign-on, secure printing, attendance tracking, and other applications that require authentication. rf IDEAS readers support nearly all credential technologies worldwide and the growing set of mobile credentials. For more information, visit www.rfideas.com.

rf IDEAS® is a registered trademark of rf IDEAS, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and product or service names are property of their respective owners

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Contacts

Media Contact
Arlene King
Marketing Manager
Ph: (866) 439-4884 Ext: 480
E: Marketing@RFIDeas.com


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PMI Launches New Basics of Disciplined AgileTM Course for Agile Practitioners

PMI puts stake in ground as an agile leader, offering professionals multiple paths to agility and better business performance

PHILADELPHIA-Saturday 2 May 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for the project management profession, announced the launch of its latest online course, Basics of Disciplined AgileTM. The eight-module, self-paced online course helps practitioners get started with Disciplined AgileTM practice. Each module immerses agile practitioners in real-life scenarios that illustrate context-driven options to optimize a team's Way of Working (WoW). The modules allow practitioners to see how teams, in a variety of industries and situations, use Disciplined AgileTM to make better decisions and achieve better results.

 “PMI’s focus is on enabling people to be able to execute on their objectives and deliver more value. As the work ecosystem is evolving at pace and with ever increasing complexity, project professionals are being asked to tap into and implement different approaches to deliver this value,” said Sunil Prashara President and CEO of PMI. “Agile approaches and the Agile Mindset are an important part of the course for project managers and change-makers across the globe. Choosing the right approach is becoming ever more important in turning ideas into a reality.”

After completing this course, practitioners will be able to:

    Describe what business agility is and how it is core to the value proposition of Disciplined Agile.
    Discuss what is involved in choosing and evolving your Way of Working (WoW) and why it is critical for your team.
    Discover how Disciplined Agile is a hybrid tool kit that extends and improves on techniques such as Scrum and Kanban.
    Apply a guided continuous improvement (GCI) strategy to evolve their WoW to become more effective over time.

“There is no one size fits all approach to apply agile approaches to projects and product initiatives. That’s why Disciplined Agile provides guidance on what strategy to use in any situation to increase your chance of success,” said Mark Lines, Vice President, Disciplined Agile at Project Management Institute. “No matter where you are starting from a certification perspective, the new Basics of Disciplined Agile course will help you understand at a high level how Disciplined Agile can help you build a stronger foundation of business agility.”

PMI acquired Disciplined Agile in August of last year to help organizations and individuals holistically navigate agile. This includes everything from a certification that tests and validates their understanding and application of agile principles and practices to learning how to identify and leverage the best approach to meet the needs of the project at-hand.

Through this acquisition, PMI furthered its commitment to provide a full continuum of products, services, training and certifications to project managers, agile leaders, and their teams wherever they are in their careers.

Registration and course information are available here.

About Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession. Through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research, we work to prepare more than three million professionals around the world for The Project Economy: the coming economy in which work, and individuals, are organized around projects, products, programs and value streams. Now 50 years in the making, we work in nearly every country around the world to advance careers, improve organizational success and further mature the project management profession through globally-recognized standards, certifications, communities, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses and networking opportunities. As part of the PMI family, ProjectManagement.com creates online global communities that deliver more resources, better tools, larger networks and broader perspectives. Visit us at www.PMI.org, www.projectmanagement.com , www.facebook.com/PMInstitute and on Twitter @PMInstitute

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Contacts

Mary Ortega, mary.ortega@pmi.org


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CSC Expands its Fund Services Footprint into Ireland

On the heels of the recent acquisition in the Netherlands

WILMINGTON, Del.-Saturday 2 May 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, CSC announced its Fund Services expansion into Ireland as part of its long-term strategy to provide global clients access to our suite of Fund Administration, Capital Markets, and Depositary services. After a comprehensive six-month application process with the Central Bank of Ireland, CSC has been licensed to provide its Fund Services offering in one of the leading European financial centers.

“Ireland continues to enjoy a reputation as a dominant European and global fund administration center,” says Liam McHugh, managing director of Fund Services for CSC. “Given the current trend of consolidation and M&A activity amongst competitors, we feel we are well placed entering the market as a privately owned partner with a more than 120-year history. Our long-term stability, as well as our client centric approach, is highly valued by our clients.”

This expansion follows several strategic hires, a recent acquisition, and other investments, including the organic recruitment and launch of Fund Services businesses in the U.S. and APAC markets. McHugh will lead the Dublin office, supported by a highly experienced management team, including David Barry as head of operations, David McCormack as head of transfer agency, and Lynda Kenny as head of risk and compliance, while Paul Whelan joins to oversee our global depositary offering.

CSC has earned the trust of clients around the world, working with 60% of the top 100 global alternative asset managers, providing specialized outsourcing services to them and their advisors in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

“Unlike other providers, one of our greatest strengths is that our professionals in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific work as one team to deliver fully complementary and multi-jurisdictional solutions,” says John Hebert, senior vice president of CSC. “Our global capabilities and team-based approach enables us to work in partnership with our clients regardless of market, service, asset type, or location—so we’re positioned to make our client’s interests our top priority.”

The Irish office of Simmons & Simmons advised CSC on the licensing and approval process with the Central Bank of Ireland.

For more information about CSC’s Fund Services business, visit cscgfm.com.

About CSC

CSC is a leading provider of specialized administration services to alternative asset managers across a range of fund strategies, capital markets participants in both public and private markets, and corporations requiring fiduciary and governance support. We are the unwavering partner for 90% of the Fortune 500^®, nearly 10,000 law firms, and more than 3,000 financial institutions. CSC’s Global Financial Markets professionals are located in key financial centers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We are a global company capable of conducting transactions wherever our clients are―and we accomplish that by deploying experts in every business we serve. For more information about CSC’s services, visit cscgfm.com.

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Contacts
Laura Crozier
Public Relations Manager
(302) 636-5401 x65526
CSC News Room

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KSA and UAE Health & Wellness Food & Beverage Market to Reach $14.56 Billion, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

GCC governments have formulated regulations to enhance awareness about healthier eating alternatives, resulting in immense growth opportunities



Dubai, United Arab Emirates, -Thursday 30 April 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, The KSA and the UAE’s Health & Wellness Food & Beverage Industry Outlook, 2020, highlights changing consumer habits and regulatory agencies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), emphasizing a healthy lifestyle. By the end of 2020, the health & wellness F&B market in this region is estimated to reach $14.56 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), combined, account for nearly 85% of the GCC health & wellness market. Further, the GCC health beverages segment is growing at a comparatively faster rate than the global health & wellness F&B market at 6.2%. The snacks and savories segment is expected to exhibit the highest health and wellness CAGR at 7.2%, closely followed by the readymade and processed goods segments.

For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/433
While global giants such as Nestle Middle East, Doux, Global Foods, and Hunter Foods have adopted a wait-and-watch approach to see the potential of the market, regional players, including in the food services sector, have clear-cut strategies mapped out to respond to the growing demands of the consumer base, which is more connected and health-conscious.

“Proactive efforts by the GCC governments have formulated regulations to enhance awareness about healthier food that provides medical benefits because of the recent upsurge in incidences of lifestyle disorders in the region, such as cardiovascular, bone and joint disorders, and diabesity (the combination of diabetes and obesity),” said Satvik Jaitly, Chemicals, Materials and Nutrition Consultant at Frost & Sullivan. “We expect the next five years to be critical, with the H&W F&B market becoming more mainstream thanks to rising consumer awareness influenced by social media and connected consumers.”

To take advantage of this market, vendors and new entrants should:

Capitalize on the calorie-conscious and organic trends to reformulate the current product matrix to prepare for consumers’ move away from processed foods and snacks.
Focus on the reduction of salt and fat through use of R&D-based solutions in categories such as snacks, cereals, and confectionaries.
Establish distinctive products and marketing strategies focused on the growing sub-segment of H&W F&B.
Introduce the idea of baked goods as a healthier alternative to fried products for foods that fall into the “snacks” category.
Understand consumer behavior and trigger points through a deep dive into current consumer preferences.
The KSA and the UAE’s Health & Wellness Food & Beverage Industry Outlook, 2020 is the latest addition to Frost & Sullivan’s Chemicals, Materials and Nutrition research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organizations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

About Frost & Sullivan

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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Contacts
Nimisha Iyer

P: +91 9820050519

E: nimisha.iyer@frost.com
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) To Offer Prometric’s ProProctor™ Online Proctoring Solution

 Proven remote assessment solution increases global access to the industry’s leading HR professional certification



BALTIMORE-Monday 27 April 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Prometric and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) announced today that HR professionals seeking the highly sought-after SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designations will now be able to take these exams in the comfort and security of their home or office using Prometric’s ProProctor™ remote proctoring solution. This proven online assessment solution leverages Prometric’s best-in-class proctoring capabilities with easy-to-use proprietary technology, to provide test takers with convenient access to the SHRM certification program anytime, anywhere.

“As the leading competency-based professional certification organization, SHRM has long been focused on providing global access to its testing program and responsive service to the individuals and stakeholders we serve,” said Alexander Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer at SHRM. “The addition of Prometric’s ProProctor remote proctoring offering is an extension of the consistent, secure experience our test takers have had at in-center proctored locations around the world. We are proud to be the first such organization to offer this convenience to the HR profession on every continent.”

The ProProctor solution is available day or night, from any location with standard internet access. The solution uses the same test delivery software available in global test center locations, ensuring a consistent experience across testing modalities. ProProctor also offers unparalleled security, including proprietary browser technology that limits test taker access to unauthorized resources during exam delivery. This industry-leading solution incorporates 100% live proctoring supported by artificial intelligence to provide reliable monitoring and security risk mitigation throughout the examination process. The application was designed with the user experience in mind, providing easy-to-use tools to confirm computer readiness and deliver the examination.

“We are proud of our long-term partnership with SHRM grounded in collaboration and innovation as we work with them to address the critical need for access to their testing program during this challenging era of COVID-19,” said Jason Fine, Account Executive at Prometric. “The ProProctor solution will enable SHRM test takers to continue to pursue their professional development and career advancement in the safety and security of their own settings today or in a proctored testing location once conditions improve.”

About Prometric

Prometric, a global leader in test development, test delivery, and candidate services, enables test sponsors worldwide to advance their credentialing programs through test development and delivery solutions that set the standard in quality and service excellence. Prometric offers a comprehensive and reliable approach to advising, developing, managing and delivering programs in an integrated, technology-enabled environment across the world’s most secure testing network, including 14,000 locations in more than 180 countries or through the conveniences of online assessment services. For more information, visit www.prometric.com or follow us on Twitter at @PrometricGlobal and www.linkedin.com/company/prometric/.

About SHRM

SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 counties, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally. Learn more at SHRM.org and on Twitter @SHRM.

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Contacts

Media:
Tom Warren
Prometric
443.455.8652
tom.warren@prometric.com

Media:
Rockhelle Johnson
SHRM
703.535.6482
Rockhelle.Johnson@shrm.org


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