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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bluspark MARL Named 'Overall Data Solution of the Year' By SupplyTech Breakthrough
Annual Awards Program Recognizes Innovation in the Global Supply Chain Technology and Logistics Industry LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SupplyTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout technology companies, products and services in the supply chain technology and logistics industry around the globe, today announced that Bluspark, a leading provider of innovative logistics and technology solutions, has received 'Overall Data Solution of the Year' for their MARL AI engine in the 4th annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program. Bluspark's Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL)-powered freight allocation engine applies AI to help shippers, carriers, and ports coordinate freight in complex, high-velocity global supply chains. The solution simulates a dynamic freight environment using a network of AI agents that represent shippers, carriers, ports, and market demand — each learning from data and adjusting behavior over time. These agents make booking, routing, and scheduling decisions by anticipating capacity constraints, port delays, and demand surges before they occur. The MARL engine offers the ability to detect early signals of disruption, such as a surge in spot rates, upcoming vessel congestion, or blackouts at destination ports, and proactively shift allocation strategies. The system is built on a scalable, cloud-native architecture using Ray RLlib, TensorFlow, and containerized microservices in Kubernetes. Agents are trained in simulated market environments and continuously updated using live data streamed via Apache Kafka. The platform integrates directly with customer TMS systems and carrier APIs, providing a seamless predictive intelligence layer on top of existing workflows. In addition, Bluspark built the system with full traceability and transparency so users can understand why a certain booking decision was made, what the predicted outcomes were, and how each agent weighed the options. 'Bluspark represents the next evolution of applied analytics in the supply chain, combining AI, behavioral learning, and domain expertise to deliver real-world impact. Today's logistics environment is highly volatile with customers demanding tools that are not merely reactive. Systems need to be proactive, anticipating disruption, optimizing decisions, and continuously learning to achieve success,' said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. 'Bluspark delivers exactly that. By enabling customers to see around the corner and act ahead of disruption, this solution isn't just predictive, it's transformational. Bluspark is transforming traditional freight allocation from a rigid, rules-based function into an adaptive, learning-driven system capable of making real-time, predictive decisions across global trade lanes.' The mission of the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry's most comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the top technology companies, solutions and products in the supply chain and logistics industry today. This year's program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 different countries throughout the world. 'What sets Bluspark apart is not just the use of machine learning, but the ability to orchestrate multiple intelligent agents that learn collaboratively. This mirrors the real-world interplay of stakeholders in the logistics ecosystem — making our predictions far more aligned with operational realities,' said Ken O'Brien, President and CEO of Bluspark. 'Thank you to SupplyTech Breakthrough for the 'Overall Data Solution of the Year' award. We're proud to say that the impact on our customers has been substantial including increased booking success rates, reduced late rejection rates and reduced costs. We'll continue to enhance the AI to deliver predictions not just for visibility but for automated action.' About SupplyTech BreakthroughPart of the Tech Breakthrough organization, a leading global provider of market intelligence and recognition platforms for technology innovation and leadership, the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring innovation and market disruption in supply chain & logistics technologies, services, companies and products around the world. The annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of SupplyTech companies and products in categories including Inventory Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Transportation Management, Material Handling, IoT and Robotics, and more. For more information visit Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose About BlusparkBluspark, LLC is a leading provider of enterprise logistics and consulting solutions, offering an extensive range of services that streamline supply chains, enhance commercial relationships, and foster long-term business resilience. With a commitment to innovation and exceptional client service, Bluspark delivers measurable outcomes that shape the future of global operations. Media Contact: Bryan Vaughn SupplyTech Breakthrough bryan@ 949.529.4120
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boast Named 2025 R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year in the U.S. by Global Advisory Experts
VANCOUVER, BC, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Boast, North America's leading provider of R&D tax credit software and innovation funding intelligence, has been awarded the title of 2025 R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year – United States by Global Advisory Experts (GAE) as part of their Annual Awards program. This recognition highlights Boast's leadership in helping mid-market and enterprise companies across the U.S. unlock and optimize R&D tax credits through a combination of intelligent automation and deep technical expertise. "Being recognized by Global Advisory Experts is both a privilege and a signal that our platform and team are making a measurable difference. "We're proud to be recognized for helping businesses make smarter financial decisions and get more value out of the innovation they're already doing," said Imad Jebara – Boast CEO. "We've built Boast to make the R&D tax credit process seamless, accurate, and accessible for the companies driving innovation forward." The GAE Annual Awards celebrate firms that have demonstrated outstanding performance and client value across advisory sectors. Boast's selection underscores its commitment to simplifying a historically complex process and accelerating access to non-dilutive capital. Boast's AI-powered platform automates the preparation, documentation, and filing of R&D tax credit claims. With built-in audit protection (AuditShield™) and simple data Integrations for top HR, payroll, project management and accounting platforms, Boast enables innovative technology companies to reclaim time, reduce risk, and reinvest in growth. More than 1,500 organizations across North America trust Boast, resulting in over $600 million in secured innovation funding. The company's 2025 award feature is now live in the GAE Awards Digital Edition, with official badges and marketing assets available to view and share. About Boast Boast helps organizations across the U.S. and Canada claim and access every eligible R&D tax credit, minimizing audit risk and time-consuming processes. The platform blends AI-driven automation with in-house technical and tax expertise to deliver faster, more accurate claims. Since its founding, Boast has helped more than 1,500 businesses secure over $600 million in non-dilutive capital to fuel product innovation, extend their runway, and scale smarter. To connect with Boast's expert team or book a demo, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Boast Named 2025 R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year in the U.S. by Global Advisory Experts
VANCOUVER, BC, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Boast, North America's leading provider of R&D tax credit software and innovation funding intelligence, has been awarded the title of 2025 R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year – United States by Global Advisory Experts (GAE) as part of their Annual Awards program. This recognition highlights Boast's leadership in helping mid-market and enterprise companies across the U.S. unlock and optimize R&D tax credits through a combination of intelligent automation and deep technical expertise. "Being recognized by Global Advisory Experts is both a privilege and a signal that our platform and team are making a measurable difference. "We're proud to be recognized for helping businesses make smarter financial decisions and get more value out of the innovation they're already doing," said Imad Jebara – Boast CEO. "We've built Boast to make the R&D tax credit process seamless, accurate, and accessible for the companies driving innovation forward." The GAE Annual Awards celebrate firms that have demonstrated outstanding performance and client value across advisory sectors. Boast's selection underscores its commitment to simplifying a historically complex process and accelerating access to non-dilutive capital. Boast's AI-powered platform automates the preparation, documentation, and filing of R&D tax credit claims. With built-in audit protection (AuditShield™) and simple data Integrations for top HR, payroll, project management and accounting platforms, Boast enables innovative technology companies to reclaim time, reduce risk, and reinvest in growth. More than 1,500 organizations across North America trust Boast, resulting in over $600 million in secured innovation funding. The company's 2025 award feature is now live in the GAE Awards Digital Edition, with official badges and marketing assets available to view and share. About Boast Boast helps organizations across the U.S. and Canada claim and access every eligible R&D tax credit, minimizing audit risk and time-consuming processes. The platform blends AI-driven automation with in-house technical and tax expertise to deliver faster, more accurate claims. Since its founding, Boast has helped more than 1,500 businesses secure over $600 million in non-dilutive capital to fuel product innovation, extend their runway, and scale smarter.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Eric Cravey expands editor duties to Bluefield, Beckley
FAIRMONT – Eric Cravey, editor of the Times West Virginian, has broadened his responsibilities to regional editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and The Register-Herald in Beckley. The newspapers' regional publisher, Terri Hale, announced Cravey's new role in southern West Virginia. He has served as editor of the Times West Virginian of Fairmont for six years. The papers are owned by CNHI LLC, a leading community newspaper company headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama. 'It is an honor to have others put their faith in me,' Cravey said. 'I am ready for the challenge and look forward to working with the newsroom staffs and unearthing the rich stories of southern West Virginia.' During his tenure in Fairmont, Cravey won multiple awards, including 'CNHI Rising Star' in 2024 for improvements at the Times West Virginian. The past two years, he won first and second place awards for best editorials in Division Two of the West Virginia Press Association's Annual Awards. Cravey also led a team of reporters who won first place for in-depth reporting in the state press association competition for a series of stories on local homelessness. The series garnered praise from the community for tackling the issue. 'Eric has an excellent sense of news, loves working and training new reporters, and making our communities better by keeping our readers informed on what's happening,' Regional Publisher Terri Hale said. Prior to the Times West Virginian, Cravey served as editor of Clay Today in Orange Park, Florida, where he led his team to multiple awards, including the first place award in breaking news for their 2017 coverage of Hurricane Irma. Cravey began his career in radio news at WGIG-AM/FM in Brunswick, Georgia. He has received newspaper awards for writing about local business, features, breaking news and editorials in two states. Cravey is married to Beth Reese Cravey, a staff reporter for The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville. The Craveys are parents of rescue dog Jake and son Lochlin, who lives in Boston and works in biomedical research.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Eric Cravey named editor of The Register-Herald and Bluefield Daily Telegraph
BECKLEY – Eric Cravey, editor of the Times West Virginian, has broadened his responsibilities to regional editor of The Register-Herald and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield. The newspapers' regional publisher, Terri Hale, announced Cravey's new role in southern West Virginia. He has served as editor of the Times West Virginian of Fairmont for six years. The papers are owned by CNHI LLC , a leading community newspaper company headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama. 'It is an honor to have others put their faith in me,' Cravey said. 'I am ready for the challenge and look forward to working with the newsroom staffs and unearthing the rich stories of southern West Virginia.' During his tenure in Fairmont, Cravey won multiple awards, including 'CNHI Rising Star' in 2024 for improvements at the Times West Virginian. The past two years, he won first and second place awards for best editorials in Division Two of the West Virginia Press Association's Annual Awards. Cravey also led a team of reporters who won first place for in-depth reporting in the state press association competition for a series of stories on local homelessness. The series garnered praise from the community for tackling the issue. 'Eric has an excellent sense of news, loves working and training new reporters, and making our communities better by keeping our readers informed on what's happening,' Regional Publisher Terri Hale said. Prior to the Times West Virginian, Cravey served as editor of Clay Today in Orange Park, Florida, where he led his team to the first place award in breaking news for the 2017 coverage of Hurricane Irma. Cravey began his career in radio news at WGIG-AM/FM in Brunswick, Georgia. He has received newspaper awards for writing about local business, features, breaking news and editorials in three states. Cravey is married to Beth Reese Cravey, a staff reporter for The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville. The Craveys are parents of rescue dog Jake and son Lochlin, who lives in Boston and works in biomedical research. The public is invited to an Open House at The Register-Herald on Monday, April 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. in which student art works are on display in celebration of Raleigh County Youth Art Month. There will be light refreshments and a chance to meet the new editor. Parents, students and art teachers from Raleigh County are also invited to see the exhibit.
