Blackstone Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of Sphera, Leading Provider of ESG Software, Data, and Consulting Services

NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sphera today announced that private equity funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX, “Blackstone”) have completed their previously announced acquisition of Sphera, a leading provider of environmental, social and governance (ESG) software, data and consulting services, from Genstar Capital. The transaction, which values the company at $1.4 billion, continues Blackstone’s thematic investment focus on the ESG sector and provides Sphera with capital to help accelerate its growth and product offerings.

Spanning over 80 countries with more than 3,000 customers, Sphera combines its software as a service solution with consulting services, underpinned by proprietary data, to support businesses globally to manage and mitigate ESG risk. This support is delivered through its three product lines: Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S); Operational Risk Management; and Product Stewardship.

As part of Sphera’s strategic growth efforts, the company is also announcing the appointment of Kimberly Kolb as chief human resources officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Kolb will be responsible for developing and supporting Sphera’s global workforce as the organization continues to grow its footprint worldwide. She brings over 30 years of human resources, consulting and marketing experience from technology, professional service and financial services firms to the position, and held senior leadership roles at Whittman-Hart, CME Group and XR Trading.

Paul Marushka, CEO and president at Sphera, said, “As we enter this new stage, we are excited to be able to partner with Blackstone. Our achievements to date are a result of the dedication, hard work and effort of the team at Sphera. I am proud to collaborate with such a dedicated team as we take Sphera, with Blackstone’s investment and support, to the next level. This partnership with and capital injection by Blackstone will facilitate the next evolution of innovation, cementing our position as leaders and allowing us to push ahead with our vision for ESG software integration with extensive data and world-class consultancy services.”

Eli Nagler, a senior managing director at Blackstone, said: “We are excited to partner with Paul Marushka and his team to build on Sphera’s strong momentum as a trusted leader in the ESG solutions space. We look forward to supporting the company in the next phase of its growth journey as they continue to expand their product offerings and innovate to best serve their global customer base.”

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About Sphera
Sphera creates a safer, more sustainable and productive world. We are a leading global provider of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and risk management software, data and consulting services with a focus on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Operational Risk Management and Product Stewardship. Learn more about Sphera at www.sphera.com. Follow Sphera on LinkedIn.

About Blackstone
Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investment firms. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $684 billion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow Blackstone on Twitter @Blackstone.

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Blackstone achève l’acquisition précédemment annoncée de Sphera, fournisseur de premier plan de logiciels, de données et de services de conseil ESG

NEW YORK et CHICAGO, 14 sept. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sphera a annoncé aujourd’hui que les fonds de capital-investissement gérés par Blackstone (NYSE : BX, « Blackstone ») ont achevé leur acquisition précédemment annoncée de Sphera, un fournisseur de premier plan de logiciels, de données et de services de conseil en matière d’environnement, de gestion sociale et de gouvernance (ESG), auprès de Genstar Capital. La transaction, qui évalue la société à 1,4 milliard de dollars, poursuit l’investissement thématique de Blackstone dans le secteur ESG et fournit à Sphera un capital pour aider à accélérer sa croissance et ses offres de produits.

Couvrant plus de 80 pays avec plus de 3 000 clients, Sphera associe sa solution logicielle en tant que service avec des services de conseil, soutenus par des données exclusives, afin d’aider les entreprises du monde entier à gérer et atténuer les risques liés aux ESG. Cette assistance est fournie via ses trois gammes de produits : environnement, santé, sécurité et durabilité (EHS&S) ; gestion des risques opérationnels ; et gestion des produits.

Dans le cadre des efforts de croissance stratégique de Sphera, la société annonce également la nomination de Kimberly Kolb au poste de directrice des ressources humaines. En tant que directrice des RH, Mme Kolb sera responsable du développement et du soutien de la main-d’œuvre mondiale de Sphera alors que l’organisation continue de développer sa présence dans le monde entier. Elle apporte plus de 30 ans d’expérience dans les domaines des ressources humaines, du conseil et du marketing auprès de sociétés de technologie, de services professionnels et de services financiers, et a occupé des postes de haute direction chez Whittman-Hart, CME Group et XR Trading.

Paul Marushka, président-directeur général de Sphera, a déclaré : « Alors que nous sommes à l’orée de cette nouvelle étape passionnante, nous sommes ravis d’avoir le soutien de Blackstone. Bien entendu, rien de tout cela ne sera possible sans les efforts collectifs et les réalisations de l’équipe Sphera jusqu’à présent, et je suis fier de prendre ces prochaines mesures avec un groupe d’experts aussi accompli. Ce partenariat et cette injection de capitaux faciliteront la prochaine évolution de l’innovation, consolidant notre position de leader et nous permettant ainsi de faire progresser notre vision de l’intégration de logiciels ESG avec des services de conseil de classe mondiale. »

Eli Nagler, directeur général sénior de Blackstone, a déclaré : « Nous sommes ravis de nous associer à Paul Marushka et à son équipe pour tirer parti de la forte dynamique de Sphera en tant que leader de confiance dans le domaine des solutions ESG. Nous sommes impatients de soutenir la société dans la prochaine phase de son parcours de croissance alors qu’elle continue d’étendre ses offres de produits et d’innover pour mieux servir sa clientèle mondiale. »

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À propos de Sphera
Sphera crée un monde plus sûr, plus durable et plus productif. Nous sommes un fournisseur mondial de premier plan de services de conseil, de données et de logiciels de gestion des risques et des performances environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance (ESG), mettant un accent tout particulier sur l’environnement, la santé, la sécurité et la durabilité (EHS&S), la gestion des risques opérationnels et la gestion des produits. Pour en savoir plus sur Sphera, rendez-vous sur www.sphera.com. Suivez Sphera sur LinkedIn.

À propos de Blackstone
Blackstone est l’une des plus grandes sociétés d’investissement au monde. Nous cherchons à créer un impact économique positif et une valeur à long terme pour nos investisseurs, les entreprises dans lesquelles nous investissons et les communautés dans lesquelles nous travaillons. Nous faisons cela en utilisant des personnes extraordinaires et des capitaux flexibles pour aider les entreprises à résoudre les problèmes. Nos 684 milliards de dollars d’actifs sous gestion comprennent des véhicules d’investissement axés sur le capital-investissement, l’immobilier, la dette publique et les capitaux propres, les sciences de la vie, les capitaux propres de croissance, le crédit opportuniste dans la catégorie de non-investissement, les actifs réels et les fonds secondaires, le tout à l’échelle mondiale. De plus amples informations sont disponibles sur le site www.blackstone.com. Suivez Blackstone sur Twitter @Blackstone.

Sphera Solutions, Sphera@AspectusGroup.com

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Global Brand Campaign: “Experience The Grandest of Feelings,” Celebrating its Extraordinary Locations, Awe-Inspiring Landscapes and Illustrious Origins

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon stars as the brand’s Global Ambassador

PARIS, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has debuted a new and unforgettable chapter in its storied 100-year plus history, Experience The Grandest of Feelings, a global brand campaign that pays tribute to the tangible echoes of the luxury brand’s historic origins while also imparting a refreshed vision and stirring images of adventures yet to come. The visionaries who made history in creating Fairmont’s first hotels and those who continue to preserve and protect the abundant natural landscapes wherever Fairmont resides is a key theme throughout the creative of the campaign.  The tradition of thoughtful hospitality amid spectacular scenery around the globe firmly roots the brand in nature and its preservation.

“Travel is truly one of the most unique unifiers and equalizers. The how, why, and where we travel is unimportant: the transcendent act of traveling – no matter how far – opens up the mind to diversity and inclusion that boldly drives society forward,” said Mansi Vagt, Vice President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.  “Experience The Grandest of Feelings celebrates just that and captures the essence of all things Fairmont no matter the destination – city center, island retreat, and everything in between. The overriding sensation is being in a place that has meaning and feeling.”

Directed by world-renowned director Nathalie Canguilhem, the campaign showcases five iconic locations: Montreux, Switzerland / Fairmont Le Montreux Palace; New York City / The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel; Alberta, Canada / Fairmont Banff Springs; British Columbia, Canada / Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; and the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa. A transformative voyage takes hold through pristine nature and grand elements – connecting places of historic beauty with modern sensibilities and the dreams of a new generation of travelers.

Academy Award winning actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Susan Sarandon stars in the role of global brand ambassador. With a remarkable film career and reputation of being authentic, caring and promoting positive change, she was a natural choice for Fairmont, having a shared  spirit of adventure, timeless sophistication, empowering purpose, and a passion for thinking globally and acting locally.  Fairmont also shares Ms. Sarandon’s commitment to environmental concerns, and her passion for exploration. Symbolically, she opens and closes the campaign, serving as a guide through the entire transformative journey.

Jean-Guilhem Lamberti, Chief Creative Officer, Accor, added: “Brands are never as strong as when they are true to their original vision. With this campaign, I wanted to go back to the brand’s origins and to express the awe and enchantment that one feels when entering a Fairmont hotel. The grandest of feelings call for the grandest of expressions: the mighty architecture of the hotels meets the most pristine awe-inspiring nature in an effortlessly artistic parallel. Nature invades the spaces of the hotels and vice-versa in a symbiotic and visually arresting style. It all seems very relevant in today’s environment as everyone is longing to set free on majestic journeys and rediscover the beauty and grandeur of our world.”

Fairmont’s pioneering approach to hospitality extends to its mission for preserving and protecting the landscapes it calls home. A remarkable 30 years ago, Fairmont became the first luxury hotel brand with a comprehensive and global sustainability program, that now forms part of Accor’s Planet 21 program.  Safeguarding the planet’s star-studded skies, snow-capped mountains, treasured forests, and beyond blue waters so they remain spectacular is of the utmost importance to the entire Experience The Grandest of Feelings platform.

The campaign will debut in markets worldwide aimed at inspiring that collective curiosity that drives guests to journey in search of new surroundings: a new restaurant that transports them across the globe in one bite, a scenic view shared amongst strangers, an unexpected cultural experience that still proves how much we all have in common. Travel brings us all together and only Fairmont truly evokes those feelings of grandeur set amongst a determined purpose to preserving nature.

In the coming months, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts locations across the globe will also debut “The Grandest of Escapes Exclusively by Fairmont” offers that will bring to life the imagery and ethos of the creative through a series of exciting once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 80 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.

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Max Buccini, Senior Vice President, H&S PR, mbuccini@hs-pr.comPatricia Courtney, Global Brand Communications, Accor, patricia.courtney@accor.com

 

EdgeVerve’s AssistEdge 19.0 to Empower Human-Digital workforce to Build High-Performance Enterprise

Enterprises to experience connected automation that will connect people, processes & data to unlock enterprise-wide benefits

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, recently unveiled the latest version of its Automation platform AssistEdge 19.0. This new version of the platform is designed to support and scale large process automation programs for global enterprises. Enterprises can now get empowered with granular process visibility and sophisticated orchestration capabilities to seamlessly integrate bots, human experts, and AI technologies to meet key business objectives.

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Intelligent Automation is fast becoming a catalyst in architecting the future of enterprise. However, the real benefits accrue only when Intelligent Automation is adopted at scale. As enterprises move along the automation maturity curve, many consistent barriers arising from disconnected automation implementation, continue to hold them back from adopting automation at scale. To derive sustainable value, organizations need to build capability to deliver personalized customer journeys on a foundation of hyper-efficient execution. This would reshape the enterprise to tap human expertise for empathy and innovation, while leveraging bots for productivity and quality.

AssistEdge 19.0 provides enterprises the opportunity to connect:

  • People – Wider connection of people into automation journey through low code platforms for citizen developers and enterprise personal automation assistants.
  • Process – Stronger connection of processes into automation journey with end-to-end process orchestration through workflows and auto-automation.
  • Data – Deeper connection of data into automation journey through contextual data discovery, intelligent document processing and advanced insights.

“The next frontier in digital transformation will be achieved by integrating business processes across multiple business units. AssistEdge 19.0, a platform best suited for large enterprises, will champion this shift by connecting people, process, data across business units, with insight led decision-making,” said Sateesh Seetharamiah, Chief Business Officer and Global Head, Edge Products, EdgeVerve Systems Ltd.

About AssistEdge

AssistEdge offers a cohesive automation platform that enables enterprises to scale in their automation journey. It offers enterprises with a comprehensive suite of products enabling them to drive initiatives around process discovery, intelligent automation and digital workforce orchestration. AssistEdge has helped enterprises unlock value in the form of reduced service time, faster sales cycles, better resource allocation, accelerated revenue recognition and improved efficiency among others.

https://www.edgeverve.com/assistedge/

About EdgeVerve

EdgeVerve Systems Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys, is a global leader in AI and Automation, assisting clients thrive in their digital transformation journey. Our mission is to create a world where our technology augments human intelligence and creates possibilities for enterprises to thrive. Our comprehensive product portfolio across AI (Infosys Nia), Automation (AssistEdge)  and Supply Chain (TradeEdge), helps businesses develop deeper connections with stakeholders, power continuous innovation and accelerate growth in the digital world. Today EdgeVerve’s products are used by global corporations across financial services, insurance, retail, consumer & packaged goods, life sciences, manufacturing telecom and utilities. Visit us to know how enterprises across the world are thriving with the help of our technology.

https://www.edgeverve.com/

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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Dante Labs Announces Expansion of its Finance Team with the Appointment of Andre Nel as Chief Financial Officer, Dalila Rahmani as Chief Accounting Officer, Laura D’Angelo as VP Investor Relations and Omar Elbakshish as Senior Director

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dante Labs, a global leader in genomics and precision medicine, today announced the appointments of Andre Nel, Dalila Rahmani, Laura D’Angelo and Omar Elbakshish to the company’s management team, expanding its global leadership to help scale the growing business.

“We are thrilled to welcome Andre, Dalila, Laura and Omar to the expanding leadership team here at Dante,” said Andrea Riposati, CEO of Dante Labs. “As we work to deliver a more human approach to healthcare, it is our shared vision of the future and growing importance genomics is playing in healthcare that will help to meet the unmet needs of our customers from whole genome sequencing to drug discovery and development to COVID testing.”

These leaders will join Dante’s finance team to help scale the business as we work to deliver a global brand of tests and services resulting in better outcomes for people around the world.

Leading the team, Andre Nel joins Dante Labs as Chief Financial Officer. Andre brings more than 20 years of experience providing high-value strategic and operational financial support for global multibillion-dollar organizations such as Pfizer and Illumina. Most recently, Andre was the Vice President of Finance at Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) in San Diego.

Dalila joins Dante Labs as the Chief Accounting Officer. Dalila previously worked with Andre at Illumina as the head of Controllership and Shared Services for the EMEA region. Dalila has most recently led the Illumina Commercial Finance team, specializing in financial forecasting, budgeting, business partnering and management. Prior to joining Illumina she started her career as an auditor with Ernst & Young. Dalila has a demonstrated history working in the biotechnology industry and a master’s degree focused on Accounting and Finance. Her work in the industry will benefit us greatly in our more personalized approach to medicine and healthcare.

Laura D’Angelo joins Dante Labs as Vice President of Investor Relations. Most recently, Laura was the Head of Investor Relations at Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), specializing in external communication targeting analysts, investors and financial media as well as clinician and patient customers. With a career rooted in communications, Laura brings a unique perspective to Dante’s finance team as we turn sequencing data into life-saving answers for the people we serve.

Omar Elbakshish joins Dante Labs as Senior Director of Business Finance. Skilled in financial modeling, forecasting and business partnering, Omar also joins Dante from Illumina. With a demonstrated history working in finance roles in the biotechnology industry throughout his career, Omar will help Dante to deploy genomic applications that have real impact on people’s lives.

“I’m so pleased to be leading this passionate and talented finance team here at Dante Labs to help accelerate genomics on a global scale to improve healthcare outcomes,” said Andre Nel, Chief Financial Officer of Dante Labs. “Having worked previously with Dalila and Omar and now collaborating with Laura, I’m confident we have the right team of professionals to achieve our mission and demonstrate how essential genomics is to a holistic and human approach to healthcare around the world.”

About Dante Labs
Dante Labs is a global genomic data company building and commercializing a new class of transformative health and longevity applications based on whole genome sequencing and AI. Our assets include one of the largest private genome databases with research consent, a proprietary software platform designed to unleash the power of genomic data at scale and proprietary processes which enable an industrial approach to genomic sequencing.

Headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with a research laboratory in Wolverhampton, Dante Labs supported the UK Government’s urgent requirement to scale-up a high-capacity, highly automated testing solution for Covid-19, including infected patients as well as those with antibodies. Dante Labs was able to deliver by leveraging existing technology that had been developed for whole genome sequencing.

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Madison Realty Capital Originates $450 Million Construction Loan for 1,098-unit Mixed Use Development in Downtown Brooklyn

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Realty Capital, a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on debt and equity investment strategies, today announced it has provided a $450 million loan to The Rabsky Group, one of the largest residential and commercial developers in Brooklyn and Queens, to complete development of a 1,098-unit, 35-story multifamily and retail mixed-use property at 625-635 Fulton Street at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, New York.

Josh Zegen, Managing Principal and Co-Founder of Madison Realty Capital, said, “This transaction represents Madison Realty Capital’s ability to deliver speed, certainty, and execution to top-tier borrowers in highly attractive submarkets. Accordingly, we are pleased to provide The Rabsky Group, a highly sophisticated and experienced developer with significant holdings throughout the New York metropolitan area, with a large and flexible financing solution. Downtown Brooklyn is an ever-expanding neighborhood and new multifamily housing options, particularly of this caliber, will be quickly absorbed. We are glad to support a property under development that will offer significant affordable housing options and look forward to expanding our relationship with The Rabsky Group for additional projects that positively impact New York City.”

Brooklyn is New York City’s most populous borough and is home to one of the most diverse economies in the country. Proximity to major employment hubs and education centers have made Downtown Brooklyn one of New York’s fastest growing residential markets. Moreover, Downtown Brooklyn has also become a technology and innovation hub and is home to 25 percent of New York City-based tech firms. The property is located within the Brooklyn Tech Triangle, an area comprised of Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard that has emerged as New York City’s largest cluster of tech activity outside of Manhattan and is within two blocks of ten different subway lines.

Designed with two interconnected residential towers atop a five-story podium, the property will offer 590,096 rentable residential square feet across 342 studios, 492 one-bedroom and 264 two-bedroom units and 30% of the units will be affordable through the Affordable New York program. A portion of the affordable units will be part of the Inclusionary Housing Program for lower income tenants. Residents will enjoy top-of-the-line amenities including a fitness facility, spa, recreation areas, in-unit washers and dryers, lounges, and a rooftop outdoor pool with views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. In addition to best-in-class residential units the property will have 25,988 rentable square feet of retail space along Fulton Street, 250 parking spaces and 150 storage units.

The Rabsky Group is led by Simon Dushinsky, Yadler Rabinowitz, and Joel Gluck, who also contributed significant cash equity for the construction.

Henry Bodek of Galaxy Capital served as broker for the transaction.

About Madison Realty Capital 

Madison Realty Capital is a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm that manages approximately $6 billion in total assets on behalf of an institutional global investor base. Since 2004, Madison Realty Capital has completed more than $15 billion in transactions in the U.S. providing reputable borrowers with flexible and highly customized financing solutions, strong underwriting capabilities, and certainty of execution. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Miami, the firm has over 60 employees across all real estate investment, development, and property management disciplines. Madison Realty Capital has been frequently named to the Commercial Observer’s prestigious “Power 100” list of New York City real estate players and is consistently cited as a top construction lender, among other industry recognitions. To learn more, follow us on LinkedIn and visit www.madisonrealtycapital.com.

Nathaniel Garnick/Grace Cartwright
Gasthalter & Co.
(212) 257-4170
madisonrealty@gasthalter.com

Tech Companies Datamaran and Intelex Team Up to Provide a Full-Suite ESG Software Solution

The exclusive relationship allows Intelex customers to manage the full life cycle of their ESG strategy, including Materiality Analysis and Risk Identification.

Toronto, Canada, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intelex Technologies, ULC, a leading global provider of cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) management software, today announced it has entered an exclusive reseller partnership with Datamaran®, the only automated solution available to achieve a data-driven business process for external risk and materiality analysis. Working together, Datamaran and Intelex are helping customers accelerate their strategic and operational goals with a single source, fully automated and data-driven process.

Justin McElhattan, President and CEO of Intelex said, “We are very excited to partner with Datamaran to provide our customers with Datamaran’s industry-leading risk monitoring and materiality intelligence. Alongside Datamaran, we are able to offer our customers a superb experience that allows them to accelerate their ESG transformation by applying best-in-class data science and analytics.”

With this exclusive reseller partnership, Intelex customers will use Datamaran to identify, monitor and gain insights into emerging business and social issues with a dynamic risk and materiality process. The partnership provides organizations with unique risk monitoring and materiality capabilities, including Datamaran for Executives, a comprehensive solution to ensure that the most complete set of material risks are accurately captured for risk management, transparently communicated in annual disclosures and consistently reported up to the board of directors.

Mirroring Intelex’s own approach to providing scalable solutions that match customer ESG requirements, the Datamaran partnership offers customers the flexibility they need to achieve their strategic objectives. With Intelex and Datamaran together, organizations can seamlessly manage and monitor their ESG initiatives, reporting and strategy.

Companies worldwide use Datamaran’s evidence-based approach to inform their materiality, risk management, board oversight and reporting processes. This approach allows them to stay ahead of the curve, in front of the competition and at the top of their game. For an actual use case, you don’t have to look farther than Intelex parent company Fortive.

Pete Underwood, SVP and General Counsel of Fortive explains: “Datamaran continually anticipates and meets our needs, as our ESG and risk management processes evolve and mature. The platform enables a clear view of business-critical issues across the ever-changing landscape.”

With Datamaran and Intelex, senior management communicate timely and relevant information to the board of directors, move materiality from an operational exercise to a strategic process and monitor emerging trends. Using AI, Datamaran’s patented technology identifies and monitors over 400 external risk factors—including ESG, innovation and technology and geopolitical issues—on an ongoing basis by scanning the regulatory, media and corporate disclosure environments. It is the only software analytics platform available to improve risk management, annual reporting and board oversight of external risks and opportunities.

“For the past seven years, blue-chip companies have chosen Datamaran to seriously improve the way in which they go about ESG,” said Marjella Lecourt-Alma, CEO and co-founder of Datamaran. “With Intelex, we’re excited to reach an even larger group of companies. As a software provider with deep expertise in EHS, Intelex understands that ESG is now dominating the corporate market. Our full-suite ESG software solution enables companies to quickly move sustainability from project to process.”

About Datamaran: Datamaran is the only software analytics platform in the world that identifies and monitors external risks, including ESG. Trusted by blue-chip companies and top tier partners, it brings a data-driven business process for external risk and materiality analysis. In house—at any time. Datamaran’s patented technology offers real-time analytics on strategic, regulatory and reputational risks, specific to your business and value chain.

About Intelex Technologies, ULC: Intelex is a global leader in environmental, health, safety and quality (EHSQ) management software. Since 1992, Intelex employees across the globe have been committed to innovating and enabling organizations to send their employees home safely every day, leaving behind a more sustainable world to the generations that follow, and manage quality so that only the safest and highest quality products make it to market.

Intelex’s scalable, web-based platform and applications have helped clients across all industries improve business performance, mitigate organization-wide risk, and ensure sustained compliance with internationally accepted standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and OSHAS 18001) and regulatory requirements. Almost 1,400 customers in 195 countries trust Intelex to power their EHSQ initiatives.

Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices and employees around the world, Intelex became an Industrial Scientific company in 2019. In 2020, Intelex acquired ehsAI, provider of a SaaS-based next-wave compliance automation solution that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. For more information about Intelex, visit www.intelex.com.

Sandy Smith
Intelex Technologies, ULC
216-375-0484
sandy.smith@intelex.com

Anaqua Delivers Enhanced IP Management to Bausch Health

Anaqua’s AQX platform to provide patent and trademark management with integrated IP analytics

BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property management technology provider, today announced that Bausch Health Companies Inc. has selected Anaqua’s AQX platform to deliver enhanced IP management across the health care products company’s global operations.

Bausch Health will be using Anaqua’s AQX as their primary IP management system – both for patent and trademark management – replacing their previous IP services provider. Bausch Health will take advantage of Anaqua’s broad range of IP offerings including AcclaimIP for patent analytics, Anaqua Services for patent annuities and trademark renewals, as well as AQX modules for IP contract and financial management.

Commented Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua: “Bausch Health is an innovative health care company delivering on its commitment to help people around the world. We are proud to be working with them and to better serve their valuable IP assets through Anaqua’s enhanced innovation and IP management solutions.”

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services. Anaqua’s AQX platform combines best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Hollis
Associate Director, Communications
Anaqua
617-375-2626
ahollis@Anaqua.com