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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Delivers Connected Vehicle Solution For The AA
AA End-to-end management of project has increased vehicle connectivity, efficiency, and ROI for the UK's leading vehicle breakdown service. Bracknell, UK. 4th June 2025 – Panasonic TOUGHBOOK has successfully completed the installation of over 2,500 ruggedised 5G routers across The AA's roadside vehicle fleet, delivering enhanced connectivity, operational efficiency, and cost savings. The ambitious nationwide deployment of Panasonic's Connected Vehicle solution was completed in just over nine months, and was conducted in partnership with The AA, Cradlepoint (an Ericsson company), and Gamma Telecom. Panasonic TOUGHBOOK managed the entire process, including overall project management, testing, installation, training, reporting, and ongoing field services maintenance for the next five years. Optimised Connectivity Across the UKConnectivity is provided in a 25-metre radius around the vehicle. By integrating a seamless twin-5G modem solution, using primary and backup SIMs, The AA can take advantage of up to 98% connectivity across the UK. With real-time data from multiple hardware solutions and applications – such as vehicle diagnostics, onboard cameras, and call-out information – reliant on strong, reliable connectivity, Panasonic's solution minimises downtime and maximises efficiency at the roadside. It also reduces total cost of ownership for The AA, as individual cellular plans for multiple devices are not required. This helps to prevent any unexpected data usage costs, whilst removing the need to purchase multiple devices with 5G capabilities. To further optimise operations, Panasonic also manages Ericsson's NetCloud Manager platform on behalf of The AA, providing real-time insights into data usage, application efficiency, and network performance. The single-pane-of-glass monitoring system provides full visibility over the entire fleet, providing The AA with real-time insights into the solution's effectiveness. Maximising Efficiency at the Roadside For some patrols, The AA also utilises a Screen Mirroring Solution, which enables on-screen data from a TOUGHBOOK rugged device to be displayed on an infotainment screen in the front of patrol vehicles. This increases productivity, flexibility and communication for The AA's technicians. Wendy Richardson-Brooks, IT Operations Improvement & Innovation Manager at The AA, said: 'This is a game-changing solution for our patrols. With our previous solution that could only connect to 3G or 4G connections, connectivity was significantly reduced, stifling productivity on the roadside. Now, with Panasonic and its partners, we have a ruggedised solution that delivers close to 100% connectivity for all of our patrols. This helps our technicians to more quickly and efficiently diagnose and repair vehicles at the roadside – increasing customer satisfaction.' Nick Miller, EU Sales Strategy Manager at Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, added: 'This project demonstrates Panasonic's commitment to delivering best-in-class connectivity solutions, in condensed time frame. By combining cutting-edge ruggedised routers, industry-leading network management, and a fully managed service approach, Panasonic is ensuring The AA's fleet remains at the forefront of technological innovation.' For more information on Panasonic's Connected Vehicle offering, please click here: For more information on Panasonic's Vehicle Integration Services, please click here: Panasonic Press Contact Daniel Creasey UK &I Marketing Manager at Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Panasonic Press Contact Jim Pople C8 Consulting jim@ About the Panasonic GroupFounded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, devices, B2B solutions and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company. The Group reported consolidated net sales of Euro 51.6 billion (8,458.2 billion yen) for the year ended March 31, 2025. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: About Panasonic Connect Europe GmbHPanasonic Connect Europe began operations on October 1st, 2021, creating a new Business-to-Business focused and agile organisation. With more than 400 employees and led by CEO Shusuke Aoki, the business aims to contribute to the success of its customers with innovative products and integrated systems and services – all designed to deliver its vision to Change Work, Advance Society and Connect to Tomorrow. Panasonic Connect Europe is headquartered in Wiesbaden and consist of the following business units: The Mobile Solutions Business Division helping mobile workers improve productivity with its range of Toughbook rugged notebooks, business tablets and handhelds. The Media Entertainment Business Division incorporating Visual System Solutions offering a range of high brightness and reliable projectors as well as high quality displays; and Broadcast & ProAV offering Smart Live Production solutions from an end-to-end portfolio consisting of PTZ and system cameras, camcorders, the Kairos IT/IP platform, switchers and robotic solutions that are widely used for live event capture, sports production, television, and xR studios. Business and Industry Solutions delivering tailored technology solutions focused on Retail, Logistics and Manufacturing. Designed to increase operational efficiency and enhance customer experience, helping businesses to perform at their best, every day. Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe selling a wide range of smart factory solutions including electronics manufacturing solutions, robot and welding systems and software solutions engineering. 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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
South Africa:ZX Lidars and Globeleq optimise wind performance at Klipheuwel with advanced lidar deployment
ZX Lidars and Globeleq South Africa Management Services, are excited to announce the deployment of a ZX TM wind Lidar at the Klipheuwel Wind Farm in South Africa. This installation aims to provide critical insights into complex wind conditions affecting turbine performance and maintenance. The ZX TM wind Lidar will assess approaching wind flow patterns, helping to understand factors that contribute to component degradation. Additionally, the technology will be used for power curve verification and yaw misalignment checks, supporting enhanced operational efficiency and asset longevity. Chris Slinger, Senior Scientist at ZX Lidars, has been working closely with the local team at Globeleq. Commenting on the project Chris said: 'Our technology delivers precise wind data in real-time, informing optimisations to yield improved performance, reduced component stress, and greater reliability. The data collected to date has been invaluable and we look forward to working together with the team as the project progresses'. Nico Lombard, Asset Manager at Globeleq South Africa Management Services added: 'The ZX TM wind Lidar has been operational on this complex site for several months to date and we are delighted to have already identified some areas for improvement. The ZX TM helps analyse wind shear, turbulence intensity, and directional changes, providing a deeper understanding of wind behaviour at the site. This information is crucial for optimising turbine performance and minimizing mechanical stress.'
Travel Daily News
6 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Azamara Cruises to launch Procell InSite onboard
Azamara partners with Procell to implement Procell InSite, enhancing battery management, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and sustainability onboard its ships. LONDON – Procell, the professional brand of the Duracell Company, and Azamara Cruises announce a strategic partnership to launch Procell InSite onboard Azamara ships. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction in the cruise industry. Azamara places a strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, working to ensure every cruise meets the highest standards. Yet even small disruptions – such as a door lock, safe, or hygiene device losing power – can impact a guest's experience. According to Azamara, the cruise line currently has no way to monitor battery levels of many devices in real time. As a precaution, staff routinely replace batteries before they are fully depleted, which consumes time and resources that could be better spent enhancing guest services. To address this challenge, Azamara is implementing Procell InSite, a smart solution that provides visibility into battery performance and helps prevent unexpected failures. The technology is expected to improve operational efficiency and support the cruise line's commitment to delivering a seamless onboard experience. Procell InSite is a revolutionary wireless device management system designed to streamline the monitoring and maintenance of battery-powered devices. By integrating these devices into a single online platform, Procell InSite provides comprehensive oversight and optimization opportunities. The system features advanced analytics, predictive maintenance capabilities, and real-time operational management tools, ensuring seamless operations and significant cost savings. Additionally, Procell InSite supports sustainability by reducing the number of batteries used, thereby minimizing environmental impact. Key Benefits of Procell InSite for Azamara: Operational Efficiency: Procell InSite's real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities will help Azamara optimize its maintenance workforce, reduce unnecessary battery replacements and reduce operational costs. Enhanced Guest Experience: Ensuring that battery operated devices are functioning optimally will enhance the overall guest experience onboard Azamara ships by allowing staff to focus more on guest-facing tasks. Sustainability: By reducing the number of batteries used, Procell InSite supports Azamara's commitment to environmental sustainability. Karim Elmasry, CEO Procell Insite, says, 'We are thrilled to partner with Azamara in rolling out Procell InSite. Azamara quickly understood the industry's blind-spot in some critical guest facing battery operated devices that are not smart, not communicating back their status. That's where Procell InSite can help, turning legacy devices into smart devices, and with its real-time monitoring capabilities empower cruise liners to optimize resource allocation, enhance guest experiences, streamline operations, and reduce waste. We couldn't be prouder to have Azamara on-board and ready to take their guest experience to the next level.' Captain Nico Corbijn, Chief Administrative Officer, Azamara, commented: 'At Azamara Cruises, we're committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving operational efficiency and sustainability. Our partnership with Procell and the integration of the Procell InSite system marks an exciting step forward. This innovative wireless device management platform allows us to monitor and maintain our battery-powered devices more effectively, reducing waste and operational costs. It's a smart solution that aligns perfectly with our dedication to responsible, sustainable cruising.' 'We are excited to partner with Azamara to bring Procell InSite onboard their ships. This collaboration aligns with our vision of providing not just long-lasting professional batteries to our customers but also innovative solutions that go beyond to further enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.' said Michelle Potorski, President, Procell InSite.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Veeva Systems Inc (VEEV) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Surpassing Revenue Goals and ...
Total Revenue: $759 million for the quarter. Non-GAAP Operating Margin: 46%. Revenue Run Rate Goal: Achieved $3 billion for calendar 2025. Release Date: May 28, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Veeva Systems Inc (NYSE:VEEV) reported total revenue of $759 million, surpassing their guidance. The company achieved a non-GAAP operating margin of 46%, indicating strong operational efficiency. Veeva AI is a major initiative that is off to a good start, with potential positive impacts on the life sciences industry. The company has successfully onboarded over 80 customers to Vault CRM, with plans to reach 200 customers within a year. Crossix, a part of Veeva's commercial segment, outperformed expectations and is growing at more than 30% year-over-year. The macroeconomic environment is uncertain, largely due to dynamics in the US administration, which could impact future performance. Some customers prefer custom projects, which may lead to decisions against migrating to Veeva's solutions. The company acknowledges potential funding issues in the small biopharma market due to macroeconomic uncertainties. Veeva's horizontal CRM initiative is still in the early stages, with many details yet to be determined. There is a risk of conservatism in large pharma due to macroeconomic uncertainties, which could delay projects. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Sign with VEEV. Q: Can you provide insights into the migration of 200 customers to Vault CRM and the factors influencing their decisions? A: Paul Shawah, EVP, Strategy: Vault CRM is performing well, with over 80 customers live today and on track to reach 200 in a year. The migrations are driven by Vault CRM's superior features, including our AI strategy and integration of sales, marketing, and medical functions. Some customers prefer custom projects, but we expect to retain the majority. Q: How is the macro environment affecting Veeva's business, particularly in discretionary revenue areas like services? A: Peter Gassner, CEO: Despite macro uncertainties, we haven't seen a material impact on our results or pipeline. Smaller biopharma might face funding issues, but areas like Crossix, which offer quick ROI, are less likely to be affected. Q: Can you elaborate on Veeva's strategy for entering the horizontal CRM market? A: Peter Gassner, CEO: We're excited about horizontal CRM, focusing initially on large enterprises. We aim to differentiate through innovation and our public benefit corporation model. We hope to have our first customers by year-end, emphasizing customer success and product excellence. Q: What is driving the commercial strength, particularly in Crossix, and are there other growth areas? A: Paul Shawah, EVP, Strategy: Crossix has seen significant growth due to investments in product development, particularly in marketing optimization and audience targeting. CRM remains stable, and we're seeing early success in data cloud initiatives like Link and Compass. Q: How is Veeva approaching AI in life sciences, and what potential does it hold for the industry? A: Peter Gassner, CEO: We're embedding AI deeply into core applications, aiming to increase life sciences efficiency by 15% by 2030. Our AI strategy focuses on specific industry needs, such as regulatory approval and safety case management, ensuring a significant impact on customer operations. Q: What are the key takeaways from the recent Veeva Commercial Summit? A: Peter Gassner, CEO: Customer sentiment is positive, with excitement around Vault CRM's growth and Veeva AI's potential. The summit highlighted our progress in CRM add-ons, data cloud, and the broader commercial solutions beyond CRM. Q: How is the CRM conversion progressing among top 20 pharma companies, and what are the decision drivers? A: Paul Shawah, EVP, Strategy: We're on track with expectations, with some top 20 companies already deciding to move to Vault CRM. The decision drivers include the desire for innovation and integration of sales, marketing, and medical functions. Q: How is Veeva addressing challenges in data integration and AI within the industry? A: Paul Shawah, EVP, Strategy: The industry faces challenges in fragmented data and AI integration. Veeva's approach involves harmonizing data sets and embedding AI into industry-specific processes, addressing these challenges at a foundational level. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
National Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Rimini Street Appoints Vijay Kumar as EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Article content Seasoned business and IT executive leader to drive operational efficiency, scaling, increased profitability and accelerated growth of the business Article content Article content LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the appointment of Vijay Kumar as executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO). Article content 'Together we are building a path to a multi-billion-dollar revenue operation while delivering extraordinary value and innovation for our clients.' – Vijay Kumar, EVP & COO, Rimini Street Article content In this role, Mr. Kumar leads product management, service strategy and offerings for Rimini Street's 'Support, Optimize and Innovate' solutions and oversees Rimini Street's Global Capability Centers (GCC). Mr. Kumar also drives operational efficiency and innovation of the portfolio to increase profitability and accelerate top line revenue growth. Article content Kumar is a seasoned technology executive with more than 25 years of experience in building and scaling go-to-market, post-sales, services, and product organizations. His expertise spans enterprise software, SaaS, product management, professional services, and global support across B2B, B2C and AI platforms. Article content In his most recent role prior to joining Rimini Street, Kumar served as senior vice president at Genesys Cloud, leading global functions in operations, customer success, services, and delivery for the past seven years. He played a key role in accelerating customer expansion, driving revenue retention and operating margin. Previously, Kumar held executive leadership roles at HP Software leading services, sales & delivery, Kony Inc. as vice president and general manager of professional services, and at Vignette (acquired by OpenText) as vice president. Article content 'I am thrilled to join the Rimini Street C-Level executive team at such a pivotal moment in the company's growth journey. Together we are building a path to a multi-billion-dollar revenue operation, driving top and bottom-line results, while delivering extraordinary value and innovation for our clients,' said Kumar. 'Our Rimini Smart Path™ methodology is a game changer; we empower customers to unlock the latest innovation without the burden of ERP upgrades or migrations. I am excited to lead the team that will show our clients how to self-fund innovation without disruption, within their existing IT budgets.' Article content 'Vijay's leadership is already making a positive impact as we continue scaling our business for increased profitability and accelerated revenue growth,' said Seth Ravin, CEO and chairman of the board at Rimini Street. 'His broad operational expertise and experience and service roadmap vision make him an ideal fit for Rimini Street.' Article content Kumar holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and an MBA from Xavier School of Management, India. He is based in Rimini Street's North American region and reports directly to the CEO. Article content About Rimini Street, Inc. Article content Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions to run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database, and technology software. The Company has signed thousands of contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who selected Rimini Street as their trusted, proven mission-critical enterprise software solutions provider and achieved better operational outcomes, realized billions of US dollars in savings and funded AI and other innovation investments. Article content Certain statements included in this communication are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse developments in and costs associated with defending pending litigation or any new litigation, including the disposition of pending motions to appeal and any new claims; any additional expenses to be incurred to comply with any injunction ordered by the courts relating to the Rimini II litigation matter and the impact on future period revenue and costs incurred related to these efforts; changes in the business environment in which Rimini Street operates, including the impact of any macro-economic trends and changes in foreign exchange rates, as well as general financial, economic, regulatory and political conditions affecting the industry in which we operate and the industries in which our clients operate; the evolution of the enterprise software management and support landscape and our ability to attract and retain clients and further penetrate our client base; significant competition in the software support services industry; customer adoption of our expanded portfolio of products and services and products and services we expect to introduce; our expectations regarding new product offerings, partnerships and alliance programs, including but not limited to our partnership with ServiceNow; our ability to grow our revenue and accurately forecast revenue, along with the results of any efforts to manage costs in light of current revenue expectations and expansion of our offerings; the expected impact of reductions in our workforce during the last and current fiscal year and associated reorganization costs; estimates of our total addressable market and expectations of client savings relative to use of other providers; variability of timing in our sales cycle; risks relating to retention rates, including our ability to accurately predict retention rates; the loss of one or more members of our management team; our ability to attract and retain additional qualified personnel, including sales personnel, and retain key personnel; our business plan, our ability to grow in the future and our ability to achieve and maintain profitability; our plans to wind-down the offering of services for Oracle PeopleSoft products, which may be impacted by pending decisions in the Rimini II litigation; the volatility of our stock price and related compliance with stock exchange requirements; our need and ability to raise equity or debt financing on favorable terms and our ability to generate cash flows from operations to help fund increased investment in our growth initiatives; risks associated with global operations; our ability to prevent unauthorized access to our information technology systems and other cybersecurity threats; any deficiencies associated with generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies potentially used by us or used by our third-party vendors and service providers; our ability to protect the confidential information of our employees and clients and to comply with privacy regulations; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting; our ability to maintain, protect and enhance our brand and intellectual property; changes in laws and regulations, including changes in tax laws or unfavorable outcomes of tax positions we take, tariff costs (including tariff relief or the ability to mitigate tariffs, particularly in light of proposed policies of the new Presidential administration), a failure by us to establish adequate tax reserves, or our ability to realize benefits from our net operating losses; any negative impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters on our reputation or business and the exposure of our business to additional costs or risks from our reporting on such matters; our ability to maintain our good standing with the United States government and international governments and capture new contracts with governmental entities/agencies; our credit facility's ongoing debt service obligations and financial and operational covenants on our business and related interest rate risk, including uncertainty from the transition to SOFR or other interest rate benchmarks; the sufficiency of our cash and cash equivalents to meet our liquidity requirements; the amount and timing of repurchases, if any, under our stock repurchase program and our ability to enhance stockholder value through such program; uncertainty as to the long-term value of Rimini Street's equity securities; catastrophic events that disrupt our business or that of our clients; and those discussed under the heading 'Risk Factors' in Rimini Street's Annual Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2025, and as updated from time to time by Rimini Street's future Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings by Rimini Street with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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