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National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
NTT DATA Appoints Beth Howen President of State, Local and Education
Article content PLANO, Texas — NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Howen as the new President of its State and Local Government and Education (SLED) business in North America. Article content Beth brings a wealth of experience as a dynamic and results-driven digital and operations executive. Her career spans leadership roles at Capgemini, Telus International, Atos and the City of Indianapolis, where she led transformative initiatives across strategic planning, process optimization and technology integration. Her efforts have consistently delivered enterprise-wide improvements and positioned organizations for long-term growth. Article content Article content 'I'm excited to join NTT DATA and lead our SLED business into the next era of growth through innovation,' said Howen. 'State and local government agencies and education institutions are embracing acceleration of their digital transformation journeys, and I look forward to helping our clients modernize operations with secure digital environments that meet the needs of the citizens and communities they serve.' Article content Beth has successfully led large-scale transformation projects and secured major deals with numerous state and local government agencies. Her deep expertise in public sector innovation and her commitment to strategic partnerships will be instrumental as she leads NTT DATA's SLED team with a renewed focus on education and multi-state initiatives. Article content 'We're delighted to welcome Beth to the NTT DATA leadership team,' said Tanvir Khan, Chief Operating Officer, NTT DATA North America. 'Her proven expertise and forward-thinking approach will be key as we help SLED clients modernize and deliver secure, citizen-focused digital services nationwide.' Article content NTT DATA is a $30+ billion global innovator of digital business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and startup companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Article content Article content
Channel Post MEA
2 days ago
- Health
- Channel Post MEA
NTT Data: Healthcare Organizations Struggle To Create Cohesion Between GenAI Ambitions And Strategies
Research by NTT DATA reveals that healthcare organizations are struggling to create cohesion between their GenAI ambitions and strategies. More than 80% of healthcare organization leaders surveyed said they have a well-defined GenAl strategy, but only 40% agreed their GenAl strategy strongly aligns with their business strategy. Only 54% classified their GenAI capability as high performing. GenAI already is transforming healthcare through enhanced quality of patient and provider experiences as well as better financial outcomes. Yet even greater improvements and return on investment are hindered by challenges in data security, privacy, ethics and regulatory compliance. These findings are among the highlights of NTT DATA's new executive insight report, GenAI: The Care Plan for Powering Positive Health Outcomes. The report is based on responses from 425 decision makers and influencers from healthcare organizations across 33 countries. Key Findings 94% of respondents say GenAI accelerates R&D to enable faster access to new treatments, improved diagnostics, predictive analytics and task automation. 95% believe cloud-based solutions are the most practical and cost-effective option for their GenAI technology needs. 75% acknowledge a lack of necessary skills to work with GenAI effectively, while 93% are addressing GenAI's impact on employee roles and responsibilities. 'To achieve GenAI's full potential in healthcare, organizations must align the technology to their business strategies, develop comprehensive workforce training, and implement multilayered governance strategies that prioritize people and keep humans in the loop,' said Sundar Srinivasan, Head of Healthcare, NTT DATA North America. 'It's vital to transparently show how the technology benefits patients by complementing human workers.' Human-centric GenAI solutions enable clinicians and administrative staff to work more efficiently while maintaining a safe, patient-centered approach to healthcare. For instance, GenAI technology can predict chronic diseases to enable early intervention and can also reduce handling time for prior authorization inquiries. In another example, NTT DATA and Duke Health are using GenAI to create an advanced interactive model for home care to improve outcomes while reducing workloads and stress for clinicians, hospitals and patients. Improved compliance and process adherence are among top outcomes from current GenAI investments, yet a massive 91% of healthcare executives are fearful of privacy violations and potential misuse of Protected Health Information (PHI). Just 42% strongly agree their existing cybersecurity controls effectively protect current GenAI applications. That said, 87% of respondents agree the existing benefits and long-term potential of GenAI outweigh security and legal risks. 59% plan significant GenAI investments over the next two years. Other challenges for rapid and responsible GenAI implementation in healthcare include outdated technology infrastructure and data readiness. 91% say legacy infrastructure greatly affects their ability to use GenAI, while 44% strongly agree they have sufficiently invested in data storage and processing capabilities for GenAI workloads. Only 48% have assessed the GenAI readiness of their data and platforms. 'In addition to clearly supporting operating objectives, AI systems also must be aligned with regulatory and clinical guidelines,' Srinivasan said. 'Success hinges on high data quality and establishing collaborative decision-making teams.'
South Wales Guardian
5 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Scottie Scheffler calls Tiger Woods comparisons ‘silly' after his Open triumph
The 28-year-old won his second major of the year after May's US PGA, his fourth in total, and he is three-quarters of the way towards a career Grand Slam – which he can complete at next year's US Open in the same four-year time-frame as Jack Nicklaus. Only 15-time major winner Woods has done it quicker, in three years. The numbers continue to stack up for the world number one, whose 17-under total gave him a four-stroke victory at Royal Portrush but belied how comfortable his win was. Champion Golfer of the Year. — The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025 On Saturday evening Rory McIlroy, a five-time major winner who himself completed the Grand Slam at the Masters in April, said Scheffler was 'inevitable' and his play is giving off a Woods-type aura. He is 111 under par in majors since the beginning of 2020, 46 shots better than anyone else, and is four from four when it comes to converting 54-hole major leads (Woods won his first 14) and has been world number one for 112 consecutive weeks. 'I still think they're a bit silly,' Scheffler said of the Woods comparison. 'Tiger won, what, 15 majors? This is my fourth. I just got one-fourth of the way there. 'I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf. He was inspirational for me growing up. He was a very, very talented guy, and he was a special person to be able to be as good as he was at the game of golf. Explain this one @ golf gods — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 20, 2025 'I don't focus on that kind of stuff. That's not what motivates me. I'm not motivated by winning championships. I don't look at the beginning of the year and just say 'Hey, I want to win X amount of tournaments, I want to win whatever it is'. 'I have dreams and aspirations that I think about, but at the end of the day I feel like what motivates me is just getting out and getting to live out my dream. 'I get to play professional golf, and I feel like I'm called to do it to the best of my ability. 'I don't place much emphasis on things that I can accomplish. It's just mostly about putting in the proper work and coming out here and competing. 'I've always done my best when I'm able to live in the present.' On Tuesday Scheffler gave a surprisingly revealing press conference at which he admitted being successful at golf did not fulfil him and he prioritises being a good husband and father over anything. It all adds up to the Champion Golfer of the Year.@NTTDATA | #ShotView — The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025 After winning the Claret Jug he felt his comments were taken out of context and insisted he was not disrespecting the game or making light of his achievements. 'I think it really underestimates what I was trying to communicate. Maybe I didn't do as effective of a job as I hoped to in communicating that,' he added. 'At the end of the day, I have a tremendous amount of gratitude towards moments like these. 'I literally worked my entire life to become good at this game and play this game for a living. It's one of my greatest joys of my life to compete out here. 'To be able to win The Open Championship here at Portrush is a feeling that's really hard to describe. 'This is amazing to win the Open Championship, but at the end of the day, having success in life, whether it be in golf, work, whatever it is, that's not what fulfils the deepest desires of your heart. 'Am I grateful for it? Do I enjoy it? Oh, my gosh, yes, this is a cool feeling. 'It's just tough to describe when you haven't lived it.'
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Scottie Scheffler calls Tiger Woods comparisons ‘silly' after his Open triumph
The 28-year-old won his second major of the year after May's US PGA, his fourth in total, and he is three-quarters of the way towards a career Grand Slam – which he can complete at next year's US Open in the same four-year time-frame as Jack Nicklaus. Only 15-time major winner Woods has done it quicker, in three years. The numbers continue to stack up for the world number one, whose 17-under total gave him a four-stroke victory at Royal Portrush but belied how comfortable his win was. Champion Golfer of the Year. — The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025 On Saturday evening Rory McIlroy, a five-time major winner who himself completed the Grand Slam at the Masters in April, said Scheffler was 'inevitable' and his play is giving off a Woods-type aura. He is 111 under par in majors since the beginning of 2020, 46 shots better than anyone else, and is four from four when it comes to converting 54-hole major leads (Woods won his first 14) and has been world number one for 112 consecutive weeks. 'I still think they're a bit silly,' Scheffler said of the Woods comparison. 'Tiger won, what, 15 majors? This is my fourth. I just got one-fourth of the way there. 'I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf. He was inspirational for me growing up. He was a very, very talented guy, and he was a special person to be able to be as good as he was at the game of golf. Explain this one @ golf gods — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 20, 2025 'I don't focus on that kind of stuff. That's not what motivates me. I'm not motivated by winning championships. I don't look at the beginning of the year and just say 'Hey, I want to win X amount of tournaments, I want to win whatever it is'. 'I have dreams and aspirations that I think about, but at the end of the day I feel like what motivates me is just getting out and getting to live out my dream. 'I get to play professional golf, and I feel like I'm called to do it to the best of my ability. 'I don't place much emphasis on things that I can accomplish. It's just mostly about putting in the proper work and coming out here and competing. 'I've always done my best when I'm able to live in the present.' On Tuesday Scheffler gave a surprisingly revealing press conference at which he admitted being successful at golf did not fulfil him and he prioritises being a good husband and father over anything. It all adds up to the Champion Golfer of the Year.@NTTDATA | #ShotView — The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025 After winning the Claret Jug he felt his comments were taken out of context and insisted he was not disrespecting the game or making light of his achievements. 'I think it really underestimates what I was trying to communicate. Maybe I didn't do as effective of a job as I hoped to in communicating that,' he added. 'At the end of the day, I have a tremendous amount of gratitude towards moments like these. 'I literally worked my entire life to become good at this game and play this game for a living. It's one of my greatest joys of my life to compete out here. 'To be able to win The Open Championship here at Portrush is a feeling that's really hard to describe. 'This is amazing to win the Open Championship, but at the end of the day, having success in life, whether it be in golf, work, whatever it is, that's not what fulfils the deepest desires of your heart. 'Am I grateful for it? Do I enjoy it? Oh, my gosh, yes, this is a cool feeling. 'It's just tough to describe when you haven't lived it.'
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Scottie Scheffler calls Tiger Woods comparisons ‘silly' after his Open triumph
Newly-crowned Open champion Scottie Scheffler insists it is 'silly' to compare him to Tiger Woods. The 28-year-old won his second major of the year after May's US PGA, his fourth in total, and he is three-quarters of the way towards a career Grand Slam – which he can complete at next year's US Open in the same four-year time-frame as Jack Nicklaus. Only 15-time major winner Woods has done it quicker, in three years. The numbers continue to stack up for the world number one, whose 17-under total gave him a four-stroke victory at Royal Portrush but belied how comfortable his win was. Champion Golfer of the Year. — The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025 On Saturday evening Rory McIlroy, a five-time major winner who himself completed the Grand Slam at the Masters in April, said Scheffler was 'inevitable' and his play is giving off a Woods-type aura. He is 111 under par in majors since the beginning of 2020, 46 shots better than anyone else, and is four from four when it comes to converting 54-hole major leads (Woods won his first 14) and has been world number one for 112 consecutive weeks. 'I still think they're a bit silly,' Scheffler said of the Woods comparison. 'Tiger won, what, 15 majors? This is my fourth. I just got one-fourth of the way there. 'I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf. He was inspirational for me growing up. He was a very, very talented guy, and he was a special person to be able to be as good as he was at the game of golf. Explain this one @ golf gods — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 20, 2025 'I don't focus on that kind of stuff. That's not what motivates me. I'm not motivated by winning championships. I don't look at the beginning of the year and just say 'Hey, I want to win X amount of tournaments, I want to win whatever it is'. 'I have dreams and aspirations that I think about, but at the end of the day I feel like what motivates me is just getting out and getting to live out my dream. 'I get to play professional golf, and I feel like I'm called to do it to the best of my ability. 'I don't place much emphasis on things that I can accomplish. It's just mostly about putting in the proper work and coming out here and competing. 'I've always done my best when I'm able to live in the present.' On Tuesday Scheffler gave a surprisingly revealing press conference at which he admitted being successful at golf did not fulfil him and he prioritises being a good husband and father over anything. It all adds up to the Champion Golfer of the Year. @NTTDATA | #ShotView — The Open (@TheOpen) July 20, 2025 After winning the Claret Jug he felt his comments were taken out of context and insisted he was not disrespecting the game or making light of his achievements. 'I think it really underestimates what I was trying to communicate. Maybe I didn't do as effective of a job as I hoped to in communicating that,' he added. 'At the end of the day, I have a tremendous amount of gratitude towards moments like these. 'I literally worked my entire life to become good at this game and play this game for a living. It's one of my greatest joys of my life to compete out here. 'To be able to win The Open Championship here at Portrush is a feeling that's really hard to describe. 'This is amazing to win the Open Championship, but at the end of the day, having success in life, whether it be in golf, work, whatever it is, that's not what fulfils the deepest desires of your heart. 'Am I grateful for it? Do I enjoy it? Oh, my gosh, yes, this is a cool feeling. 'It's just tough to describe when you haven't lived it.'
