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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
LogicMonitor Appoints Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to Accelerate AI Platform and Agentic AI Growth
BUSINESS WIRE)-- LogicMonitor, the leading SaaS-based platform for AI-powered data center transformation, today announced the appointment of Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer. Fort will oversee LogicMonitor's global product strategy and execution, accelerating development of its LM Envision platform and driving continued leadership in AI-powered observability and AIOps with its AI agent, Edwin AI. The announcement comes as LogicMonitor surpasses a key financial milestone—exceeding $300 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR)—fueled by strong momentum in up-market expansion and multi-product adoption. Customers generating over $100K in ARR have grown more than 25% year-over-year and now account for 80% of total ARR. Edwin AI, launched just one year ago, has already contributed meaningfully to top-line acceleration and broader platform adoption. 'Garth's appointment represents our continued, strategic investment in product leadership at the intersection of Agentic AIOps and hybrid observability,' said Christina Kosmowski, CEO of LogicMonitor. 'Garth brings the pedigree and operational excellence to accelerate and execute our roadmap and unlock more value for our customers and partners—our goal is to reduce unplanned downtime by 50% and empower customers with foresight, not hindsight.' A former SVP and Chief Product Officer at Splunk, Fort led the company's transition to the cloud, now a $4.2 billion business. His expertise in product and technology has been key in shaping market-leading software and cloud services, including at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft. Garth holds a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar. 'LogicMonitor is uniquely positioned to lead the next era of AI-driven observability and IT Operations at a time of massive data center transformation,' said Fort. 'The increased demands created by rapid adoption of AI are driving unprecedented complexity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. I'm excited to join LogicMonitor to help build an observability platform that doesn't just monitor across physical and cloud data centers - it foresees and adapts in real time.' About LogicMonitor LogicMonitor® offers AI-powered data center transformation. The company's SaaS-based platform, LM Envision, enables observability across on-prem and multi-cloud environments. LogicMonitor provides IT and business teams operational visibility and predictability across their technologies and applications to focus less on troubleshooting and more on delivering extraordinary employee and customer experiences. For more information, visit and our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Grand Canyon University, Lovelace partner on accelerated nursing program in Albuquerque
Jun. 3—Brandy Vandermolen loved the excitement and constant change of working in emergency medical services for seven years. Now, she wants to be on stable ground as a hospital nurse. Vandermolen, who lives in the Albuquerque area, will graduate from Grand Canyon University's new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in April to achieve this goal. The university's Albuquerque campus officially launched its program on Tuesday — an innovative partnership between the school and Lovelace Health System, which offers students hands-on learning through in-person clinical settings. The program, a 16-month curriculum that also includes online learning, directly addresses New Mexico's nursing shortage by putting professionals in the field faster. Stacey Fort, Lovelace director of education, said there are about 7,000 nursing jobs posted in New Mexico alone. Separately, the state could lose 5,140 nurses over the next 10 years, according to a 2024 Think New Mexico report. "We've had a nursing shortage for decades, but COVID really changed the whole scene of nursing staffing," Fort said. "New Mexico only has 16,000 practicing nurses. We need more than that." Danielle Edwards, GCU executive director of nursing services, said the program enrolls cohorts every spring, summer and fall semester. The university has similar setups across the country, including one in St. Louis, Missouri, that launched last year. She said each group has a maximum capacity of 48, adding that the goal is to keep these students in New Mexico upon graduation. The 16-month curriculum includes online coursework, in-person clinicals and immersive skills labs at GCU's Albuquerque campus, which received upgrades as part of its partnership with Lovelace. The GCU facility houses a student lounge, an immersive simulation suite, two skills labs and two classrooms. Edwards said construction began last August and was completed in December, ready to aid the first cohort of Albuquerque students who started classes in January, including Vandermolen. The collaboration also allows students to complete clinicals at Lovelace sites, giving them real-world experience and helping foster professional relationships with instructors. Fort said the partnership also provides Lovelace's staff with opportunities to grow by becoming GCU adjunct faculty. "Our instructors were nurses, so they bring a wealth of information," Vandermolen said. "Partnering with Lovelace and getting to go on their sites and meet the nurses that are working currently, talking with them and their experiences, and the things that they find important for us to know to implement in our care is really important."
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jeffs' Brands Prepares for Official Launch of Fort's AI-Based Pest Control App on the Apple iOS and Android Platforms
Tel Aviv, Israel, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeffs' Brands Ltd ('Jeffs' Brands' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace, is preparing for the official launch of its innovative artificial intelligence ('AI')-powered pest control mobile application on the Apple iOS and Android platforms. The Fort app, designed by Fort Products Limited ('Fort'), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, has successfully launched on the Apple App Store and is now available for download. Additionally, the Android version has been submitted to Google Play and is currently under review and is anticipated to be available for download on Google Play soon. The Fort app supports users with AI-driven pest identification and provides tailored treatment recommendations and is part of Jeffs' Brands' commitment to expanding its direct-to-consumer digital offerings. The Fort app assists users in identifying household pests using AI and provides customized treatment solutions based on pest type, infestation severity, and user preferences. Furthermore, the app offers curated product suggestions, featuring Fort's proprietary pest control solutions, enhancing the user experience and driving product engagement. 'The forthcoming official launch of the Fort app on these major mobile platforms represents a pivotal step in our digital transformation strategy,' said Victor Hakmon, CEO of Jeffs' Brands. 'By integrating advanced AI technology into our product offerings, we aim to provide accessible and effective pest control solutions directly to consumers, thereby strengthening our market position and fostering growth.' The Company will provide further updates upon the official launch of the Fort app on the Google Play Store. About Jeffs' Brands Ltd Jeffs' Brands aims to transform the world of e-commerce by creating and acquiring products and turning them into market leaders, tapping into vast, unrealized growth potential. Through the Company's management team's insight into the FBA Amazon business model, it aims to use both human capability and advanced technology to take products to the next level. For more information on Jeffs' Brands Ltd visit Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the 'safe harbor' created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'may,' 'should,' 'could,' 'seek,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'goal,' 'estimate,' 'anticipate' or other comparable terms. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when discussing the timing and anticipated benefits of the approval and launch of the Fort app, including that it marks a pivotal step in Jeffs' Brands' digital transformation strategy and commitment to expand its direct-to-consumer digital presence and that the launch of Fort's app represents a significant step forward in the Company's mission to deliver accessible, and effective pest control solutions directly to consumers,. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Company's business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control. The Company's actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the Company's ability to adapt to significant future alterations in Amazon's policies; the Company's ability to sell its existing products and grow its brands and product offerings, including by acquiring new brands; the Company's ability to meet its expectations regarding the revenue growth and the demand for e-commerce; the overall global economic environment; the impact of competition and new e-commerce technologies; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates; projected capital expenditures and liquidity; the impact of possible changes in Amazon's policies and terms of use; the impact of the conditions in Israel, including the recent attacks by Hamas, Iran, and other terrorist organizations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), on March 31, 2025 and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Investor Relations Contact: Michal EfratyAdi and Michal PR- IRInvestor Relations, Israelmichal@
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Jeffs' Brands Prepares for Official Launch of Fort's AI-Based Pest Control App on the Apple iOS and Android Platforms
Tel Aviv, Israel, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeffs' Brands Ltd ('Jeffs' Brands' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: JFBR, JFBRW), a data-driven e-commerce company operating on the Amazon Marketplace, is preparing for the official launch of its innovative artificial intelligence ('AI')-powered pest control mobile application on the Apple iOS and Android platforms. The Fort app, designed by Fort Products Limited ('Fort'), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, has successfully launched on the Apple App Store and is now available for download. Additionally, the Android version has been submitted to Google Play and is currently under review and is anticipated to be available for download on Google Play soon. The Fort app supports users with AI-driven pest identification and provides tailored treatment recommendations and is part of Jeffs' Brands' commitment to expanding its direct-to-consumer digital offerings. The Fort app assists users in identifying household pests using AI and provides customized treatment solutions based on pest type, infestation severity, and user preferences. Furthermore, the app offers curated product suggestions, featuring Fort's proprietary pest control solutions, enhancing the user experience and driving product engagement. 'The forthcoming official launch of the Fort app on these major mobile platforms represents a pivotal step in our digital transformation strategy,' said Victor Hakmon, CEO of Jeffs' Brands. 'By integrating advanced AI technology into our product offerings, we aim to provide accessible and effective pest control solutions directly to consumers, thereby strengthening our market position and fostering growth.' The Company will provide further updates upon the official launch of the Fort app on the Google Play Store. About Jeffs' Brands Ltd Jeffs' Brands aims to transform the world of e-commerce by creating and acquiring products and turning them into market leaders, tapping into vast, unrealized growth potential. Through the Company's management team's insight into the FBA Amazon business model, it aims to use both human capability and advanced technology to take products to the next level. For more information on Jeffs' Brands Ltd visit Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the 'safe harbor' created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'may,' 'should,' 'could,' 'seek,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'goal,' 'estimate,' 'anticipate' or other comparable terms. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when discussing the timing and anticipated benefits of the approval and launch of the Fort app, including that it marks a pivotal step in Jeffs' Brands' digital transformation strategy and commitment to expand its direct-to-consumer digital presence and that the launch of Fort's app represents a significant step forward in the Company's mission to deliver accessible, and effective pest control solutions directly to consumers,. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Company's business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company's control. The Company's actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the Company's ability to adapt to significant future alterations in Amazon's policies; the Company's ability to sell its existing products and grow its brands and product offerings, including by acquiring new brands; the Company's ability to meet its expectations regarding the revenue growth and the demand for e-commerce; the overall global economic environment; the impact of competition and new e-commerce technologies; general market, political and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates; projected capital expenditures and liquidity; the impact of possible changes in Amazon's policies and terms of use; the impact of the conditions in Israel, including the recent attacks by Hamas, Iran, and other terrorist organizations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'), on March 31, 2025 and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Investor Relations Contact: Michal Efraty Adi and Michal PR- IR Investor Relations, Israel [email protected]
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Europe's only desert where more than 300 movies have been filmed has direct UK flights
THE only desert in Europe is found in Spain - and Wild West fans are likely to recognise it. Tabernas looks more like something from Arizona but is actually found in Almeria in Spain. 5 Tabernas Desert is the only desert in Europe Credit: Alamy 5 The Spanish desert is in the region of Almeria, and has been used for filming hundreds of movies Credit: Alamy 5 The desert itself can be explored by horseback or+ 4X4 tours Credit: Alamy And it claims to be Europe 's only desert in Europe with less than 250mm of rain every year. Within the 280kmsq desert are three mountain ranges - Filabres, Alhamilla and Sierra. While the average temperature is around 18C, it can hit the 40s in the peak of summer (although one of the highest temperatures hit 52C). Further adding to its claim of being a desert, it also has desert badlands which is an extremely dry terrain with soft rocks and clay soils. Read more on Spain The best way to see the Tabernas is on a guided tour, as driving directly through them unaccompanied is banned. This ranges from 4x4 tours, or horse riding tours. And since the 1950s, a number of Wild West movies have been filmed there, with three main studios designed to look like cowboy towns. Fort Bravo Texas Hollywood , Mini Hollywood Oasys and Western Leone are the ones still in operation, with many others no abandoned. Most read in News Travel Non-western TV series including Doctor Who, Games of Thrones and Black Mirror have all filmed there as well. This led to it being called the Hollywood of Europe (not to be confused with Inside luxury camping bivouac under the dunes in Morocco's Sahara desert 5 Three of the Western filming studios remain open to the public Credit: Alamy Oasys MiniHollywood has since become a theme park that has a splash park and live shows, with plans to add a hotel as well. However, the era of western movies is starting to die off. Cowgirl guide Sara González told Despite this, they still lean into their western history, with a festival every October dedicated to Westerns. But it is easy to get to, with easyJet flights from London to Almeria. The UK even has its own 'desert' although falls slightly short of being an official one due to the volume of rainfall. Yet Some people have said it feels like a "forgotten film set". And here is how to do a 5 You can fly to Almeria with easyJet from the UK Credit: Alamy
