Day: April 2, 2024

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4me(R) Acquires StatusCast, Adding Incident Management Capabilities to Its Leading SaaS-Based ITSM Platform

The Acquisition Broadens the Reach of 4me® and Expands Its Capabilities by Integrating Real-Time Technology Service Status Updates for IT Teams, Service Providers and Customers

SANTA BARBARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / 4me®, the SaaS-based Service Management software platform for the modern enterprise, has completed the acquisition of StatusCast™. StatusCast is a cloud-based provider of incident management products. The acquisition strengthens 4me’s position in the ITSM market and represents another advancement in its efforts to assist companies in transforming their businesses with the most advanced and complete service management platform in the industry.

"Our mission is to make IT teams more productive while we directly help our partners and customers deliver great customer experiences. Our transformation of traditional service management is built on an advanced technology platform," said Kevin McGibben, CEO of 4me. "Integrating StatusCast’s leading capabilities for incident management and status updates with 4me’s core IT Service Management capabilities strengthens the IT operational power of our platform."

"We are incredibly excited to join the fantastic team at 4me," said Eric Warth, VP of Operations at StatusCast. "4me’s cutting-edge ITSM solution, with its emphasis on a comprehensive, service-centric, multi-tenant architecture, perfectly complements our mission to unify and automate status and incident communications. This acquisition is in line with our vision of transparently communicating with stakeholders relevant information efficiently so that teams can focus more on the incident than managing communications."

Companies like 8×8 use StatusCast’s features to ensure seamless productivity and enhanced communication with their customers. These features include public and private status pages, configurable notifications, and subscriptions for the public, partners or customers. They can provide information about service availability, current incidents or scheduled downtime.

4me will now be able to deliver the following benefits with the addition of StatusCast:

  • Real-time service status notifications. Status page updates and notifications will enable IT organizations to provide public status pages, internal and customer status pages reflecting availability and status, including degradation and downtimes of critical services, technologies, and applications.
  • Visuals of the status of the IT service catalog, which will integrate with 4me incident management, automatically allowing for faster mean time to resolution (MTTR) in outages and service degradations.
  • MSPs, Network Operations Centers, support and service desk teams can use StatusCast incident management to add a layer of automation and end-to-end capability for incident management and service level agreement (SLAs) management for their clients.

To learn more, visit https://www.4me.com/it-service-management.

About 4me

4me is transforming service management for the modern enterprise. 4me’s AI-forward, service-oriented, multi-tenant SaaS platform seamlessly connects teams to optimize IT service management. 4me’s ability to automate cross-functional workflows makes frictionless service delivery possible, significantly improving business outcomes. The 4me platform’s ease of use and deployment makes it the most advanced ITSM platform available today. Hundreds of organizations around the world look to 4me to elevate their Enterprise Service Management. To learn more, visit www.4me.com.

About StatusCast

Founded in 2013, StatusCast’s mission is to help IT departments and SaaS companies keep their employees and customers better informed when applications or IT infrastructure goes down. StatusCast is a communication platform for the enhanced and timely distribution of critical information related to outages and maintenance, enabling organizations to be as effective as possible when problems occur. StatusCast’s solutions are used by many of the world’s leading Fortune 500 companies and SaaS brands.

Contact Information

Carlyn Manly
Marketing
carlyn.manly@4me.com

SOURCE: 4me

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Formerra Unveils Evonik Alliance for High-Performance Solutions

Partnership expands reach with Evonik’s high-performance polyamides, including sustainable solutions.

ROMEOVILLE, IL / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / Formerra today announced its new strategic partnership with Evonik, the global leader in PA12 and high-performance polyamides. This alliance enables Formerra to distribute Evonik’s polyamides and sustainable materials in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, these materials are accessible in Mexico courtesy of Formerra’s recent acquisition of Suministro de Especialidades.

Formerra has added PA12 and polyamides from Evonik to its lineup of high-performance material options for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Specifically, Formerra will distribute the following materials:

  • VESTAMID® L POLYAMIDE 12
  • VESTAMID® E POLYAMIDE 12 ELASTOMER
  • VESTAMID® D POLYAMIDE 612
  • TROGAMID® CX (transparent and microcrystalline polyamides)
  • Sustainable grades:
    • VESTAMID® eCO (PA12)
    • VESTAMID® RFP (PA12)
    • VESTAMID® Terra (PA610 and PA1010)

Doug Zupan, Vice President of Operations at Formerra, expressed enthusiasm about the addition of this new supplier. "Joining forces with Evonik empowers us to supply top-tier materials for critical applications in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Evonik’s reputation in high-performance polyamide production and their commitment to sustainable solutions resonate with our vision of offering customers the best cutting-edge material options."

Craig Schmidter, Americas Director of Granules and Compounds at Evonik, added, "With Formerra’s vast network and deep technical support for performance-driven applications, they are the ideal choice for our polyamide products distribution. In short, Formerra is a great match because they offer the technical material selection and engineering support that customers and applications need to incorporate our high-performance materials."

Evonik products enable Formerra to enter new markets such as aerospace and oil & gas; Evonik will play a key role in helping Formerra to accomplish this growth. In addition, Formerra will be able to support current and future customers with logistics, warehousing, technical service, and speed to market.

The Formerra-Evonik collaboration will focus on providing substantial benefits to fuel customer innovation in multiple markets.

Formerra will exhibit next month at NPE2024: The Plastics Show in booth S39025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

About Formerra

Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world’s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways – driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com.

About Evonik

Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15.3 billion in 2023. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. More than 33,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life today and tomorrow.

Contact Information:

Jackie Morris
Marketing Communications Manager, Formerra
jackie.morris@formerra.com
+1 630-972-3144

SOURCE: Formerra

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Global Sports Brand U.S. Polo Assn. Delivers Record $2.4 Billion in Retail Sales for 2023, Targets $3 Billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. Stores

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / USPA Global has announced that U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has delivered a record $2.4 billion in global retail sales in 2023.

The global sports brand’s record growth is the result of expanding its existing sizeable footprint across all regions around the world. U.S. Polo Assn. has seen a balanced growth strategy with significantly increased market share in more mature markets, such as North America and Western Europe, while delivering exponential growth in emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and India. In fact, the brand is targeting to become a billion-dollar business in India alone, as U.S. Polo Assn. is an international power brand and the top-selling casual menswear brand in the country.

The brand’s footprint is a fast-growing presence across 190 countries, with over 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of wholesale locations spanning department stores, sporting goods channels, and independent retailers, as well as e-commerce. U.S. Polo Assn. continues to climb the retail ranks as one of the largest global licensed sports brands in the world, ranking in the top five alongside the NFL, MLB, and NBA, according to License Global.

U.S. Polo Assn.’s strong execution has relied on a global focus regarding the brand’s worldwide store expansion. The brand has grown its global fleet to more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. stores, targeting over 1,500 in the next several years. For 2023, new stores and existing strategic stores around the world have been enhanced with a more elevated brand and sports concept, providing consumers with an authentic experience when engaging with the brand.

U.S. Polo Assn. also built on its successful digital strategies to generate record growth in e-commerce with some 50 brand sites in 20 languages in 2023. U.S. Polo Assn. continues to grow its digital presence and global momentum on social media, with some 8 million followers worldwide.

“Our global team and strategic partners around the world delivered another record financial performance in 2023 while also achieving many major milestones across our product lines and global expansion efforts,” noted J. Michael Prince, President & CEO of USPA Global. “We continue to execute our aggressive product, store, digital, and international growth strategies to further expand our global footprint in key cities and markets worldwide, while also increasing the overall interest in the sport of polo.”

Prince added, “Despite the many challenges over the past several years facing global retail, U.S. Polo Assn. was able to exceed our goal of $2 billion three years early and has set a target to hit $3 billion and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. stores in the near future.”

True to the heritage of the brand, U.S. Polo Assn. maintains a strong connection to the sport of polo. By signing a recent landmark multi-year global deal with ESPN, the thrilling sport now has exposure to a massive global audience, extending to many parts of the world with reach to millions of households and multiple digital channels. The sport’s iconic U.S. Open Polo Championship®, which is broadcast by ESPN, now sits alongside the elite company of The Masters and Kentucky Derby as one of the country’s most prestigious spring sporting events.

In addition, the USPA now owns the USPA National Polo Center (NPC), the sport’s premier destination in North America. The 2024 American High-Goal Polo Season has brought record crowds and sellout Sundays, with the best polo in the world from January-April. Nestled in beautiful Palm Beach County, Florida, this outstanding venue spans 160 acres, encompassing multiple grass polo fields, fine dining, tennis courts, stadium seating, a swimming pool, and the NPC Retail Shop. Exciting updates to the world-class facility are slated for 2025.

“We continue to seek avenues and partnerships to expand into new global markets, as well as new and innovative areas of business. The combination of these factors, alongside our authentic connection to the sport of polo and outstanding global brand marketing, is the key to our global success,” Prince adds. “I am optimistic about the U.S. Polo Assn. global business maintaining its leadership position among its industry peers while gaining market share and our ability to reach over $3 billion in worldwide sales and 1,500 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores in the coming years.”

“Today, I am proud to say that our U.S. Polo Assn. global ecosystem is comprehensive of both the brand and the sport, with our $2.4 billion global sport-inspired brand, a global sports content platform with ESPN, and ownership of NPC, one of the sport’s most beautiful and prestigious venues,” concludes Prince.

About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the country’s oldest sports governing bodies, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. A recent, multi-year deal with ESPN to broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., has made the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.

U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized around the world with awards for global growth, expansion, licensing, and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, particularly in the last five years, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.

For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.

USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sport and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.

Contact Information

Stacey Kovalsky
VP Global PR and Communications
skovalsky@uspagl.com
+001.561.790.8036

Kaela Drake
PR & Communications Specialist
kdrake@uspagl.com
+001.561.461.8596

SOURCE: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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Suthin is confident that he can discuss Section 152 without the need for a bodyguard.


House, “Suthin” is confident that he will be able to discuss Section 152 tomorrow without the need for a bodyguard. Ready to smile as the opposition targets the Ministry of Bullets. I see no new issues.

Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Mentioning the general discussion without voting according to Section 152 tomorrow (3 Apr.) that for himself Nothing serious or exciting Personally, I am ready to answer and clarify.

The part that is considered not exciting Is it because there was no resolution? Mr. Suthin said it was because the issue was not hot. Or there is a new issue that is surprising. Especially the issue of the justice process that refers to Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister. For this matter, society is considered Outsiders have talked about this matter a lot, so I think that society accepts the causes and results of the justice process.

The opposition sees the Ministry of Defense as The Ministry of Bullets fell, Mr. Suthin said with a smile. I admit that it is an interesting
ministry. And for himself, there was no team or bodyguard to help. Because we can explain it alone. Without any problems.

Source: Thai News Agency

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Prepare a plan to make it convenient for people to travel during Songkran.


Government House, “Suriya” accepts that this Songkran, Rama 2 will be stuck due to construction not being completed. Prepare a meeting to plan a response. Let the people use the bypass. Further distance but better time Revealed that he had to pay fees to the contractor. because it was built only at night making costs higher Definitely confirmed to be finished in June 2025.

Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit The Minister of Transport gave an interview about transportation during the Songkran festival. that he wants people to travel easily and safely Today, the Ministry of Transport will hold a meeting to make traveling during the Songkran festival safe and convenient for people. They will try to find different routes to avoid being late and using secondary routes. It may be further but it takes more time.

‘At the same time, we have given orders to the Expressway Authority and the Department of Highways. To help reduce the burden on people at various toll booths. Reduce the price at every level. Except for the We
stern Ring Road because the contract states that the concessionaire can refuse. But other lines will have their rates reduced, for example, the Chalong Rath line will have reductions throughout the line. It will be presented to the meeting. Cabinet on the same day,’ the Transport Minister said.

When asked about construction on Rama 2 Road, Mr. Suriya said that it must be completed by June 2025. But now the contractor has liquidity problems. The Ministry of Transport has joined with various banks to lend to contractors. which many banks cooperate This will improve liquidity. Importantly, the Ministry of Transport currently owes compensation to contractors in cases where they use adjustable price (K) contracts with contractors in a reasonable amount. The Ministry of Transport has consulted with the Budget Office. Special attention will be given to the Rama 2 Road construction company because the builders are affected.

‘Because the Department of Highways allows construction only in certain sections. Previously
, construction could be done 24 hours a day, but the Highway Department was worried about accidents. Therefore, construction is allowed only at night. causing contractors to have higher costs Therefore it is necessary to pay a fee. By paying the fee, an MOU must be made with the contractor. This must be completed as scheduled,’ said the Transport Minister.

When asked again whether this Songkran Road will be congested or not, Mr. Suriya admitted that when the construction is not finished, there will be quite a congestion. So you must try. Cooperate with the highway police In order to reduce the jamming.

Source: Thai News Agency

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The cannabis control law has been drafted, awaiting submission to the Cabinet for consideration.


House, “Dr. Chonnan” points out the interview with the Prime Minister. Polish policy statement Revealing that the draft marijuana control law has been drafted, waiting to be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration for medical and health benefits.

Dr. Chonnan Srikaew, Minister of Public Health Gave an interview about the case of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Gave an interview to foreign media about the possibility that marijuana may be brought back into the drug list, saying that this may be the Prime Minister’s view. Because of the government policy Statement to Parliament It is clear that Cannabis if used Must be useful for medical or health purposes and in the economic dimension It must be for medical or health purposes, which is a policy that the government has announced to Parliament and must be followed.

As for the facts that are now Dr. Chonnan emphasizes that marijuana is a narcotic, only the extract has a THC value of 0.2% by weight only. In addition to that Not co
nsidered a drug But if marijuana is brought back as an addictive substance There must be an amendment to the Ministry of Public Health announcement. who had previously announced the removal of marijuana from the drug list And only cannabis extracts are considered drugs first, so it depends on the policy of the Prime Minister on how to proceed. And the marijuana control law is currently being drafted. It is in the process of preparing for submission to the Cabinet for consideration. To support the cannabis policy that the government has announced to Parliament. Because when marijuana is present not a drug There must be a law to control it. This is in accordance with the International Narcotics Convention, which states that if any country determines that marijuana is not a drug, There must be a law to control it. and enforced in a manner that is no less than a drug The government is working in this direction. Which if anyone is going to use hemp-cannabis Not related to medicine or health is considered misuse.

When asked if it would be difficult to bring back marijuana as a drug, wouldn’t it? Dr. Chonnan stated that the government is looking at the issue of impacts. which if there is a law controlling That is no different from drug announcements. Concerns about the health dimension and misuse It’s something you don’t have to worry about. But if it is brought back to being a drug again It will have to be overhauled. And there will be a huge impact from the legalization previously, both private businesses, marijuana shops, and others, such as those who grow 1 marijuana plant in their home, will be illegal. But the new law that will be controlled will require permission for cultivation and production.

‘The marijuana shops that are open are all wrong. Because of the marijuana shops that are currently open Licensed according to the Thai traditional medicine wisdom law. Marijuana-related products can be sold, but here there are issues that we are concerned about, such as selling the inflorescences. It is true that the i
nflorescences are not designated as narcotic substances. But extracting the inflorescences It can be assumed that the amount of THC will definitely exceed 0.2%. Therefore, the new law that will be issued must be controlled here,’ Dr. Chonnan Said.

Source: Thai News Agency

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Order MRTA to look at penalties for unsafe electric trains


Government House, “Suriya” orders the MRTA to look at contracts and penalties for the Yellow-Pink Line electric train accidents affecting public safety. Still confident that the 20 baht line market will definitely make a profit.

Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Minister of Transport Gave an interview about accidents caused by trains on various electric railway lines. that it is an issue that the Ministry of Transport cannot accept because it affects people traveling along the electric train line Therefore, he consulted with Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, to order the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. (MRTA) examines contracts and various penalties. MRTA will evaluate the performance of electric train concessionaires every year. This year will be completed in July.

‘If the operating results affect safety It can be adjusted in the form of money because in the contract the Ministry of Transport has subsidized entrepreneurs for 2,500 million baht in one year. This can be adjusted b
y 5% or 125 million baht, which must be strictly implemented. But what the people want is safety. Because just adjusting the money is probably not what the people want,’ said the Transport Minister.

Mr. Suriya brought photos of train tracks that have gaps between them. Come show to the media This is a hole where scraps of metal fall, creating insecurity for the people. Therefore, he ordered the concessionaire to close this gap and expedite the process to be completed quickly. As for the pink line in the extension that is under construction and materials have fallen. Has ordered operators to build support structures to prevent debris from falling. Confirming that he is not complacent We are concerned and want to ensure that the safety of the people must come first.

When asked about the monorail system that Thailand currently uses. Because it is cheap But it is not commonly used in foreign countries. The Transport Minister said that he had to look at the conditions from the start of the project because he tho
ught that the monorail system was cheaper. And as far as asking about the use of the monorail system or rails that are more expensive but more secure In the end it was decided to use the monorail. Therefore, the concessionaire must take care of safety and be attentive. Problems will be minimal and problems can be solved. Confirmed that if entrepreneurs paid attention and combined with officials from the Ministry of Kom Nam Kom to help tighten safety, it would probably be better.

As for the electric train fare of 20 baht throughout the line, Mr. Suriya said that it can definitely be done. Currently, he is in the process of proposing the Common Ticket Act. When this Act comes out, various funds can be used to maintain the 20 baht electric train throughout the line. The Ministry is currently investigating the details. which is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet soon. As for the operating results of the Purple Line and Red Line Now there is a 20% increase in people using it. It turns out that even though we
have decreased, it is true. But it will be found that there is more profit than when the price has not been reduced.

Source: Thai News Agency

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Lawyer Files Complaint against National Police Chief


BANGKOK, Well-known laywer Sittha Biabungkerd on Monday filed a complaint against national police chief Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol and his wife on charges of money laundering.

Sittha, the secretary-general of the Foundation of People’s Lawyer filed a report with the Taopoon police station against Pol. Gen. Torsak and his wife along with two alleged mule account owners on charges of money laundering and conspiracy to launder money and presented evidence to proceed with the case.

The lawyer also revealed that he will continue to pursue the case to its conclusion and will introduce new evidence if available. He will also monitor the investigation to ensure it is conducted properly.

If investigators neglect their duties, they will also face legal action for their failure. He said there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the national police chief is indeed involved in this case.

Furthermore, Sittha questioned why Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin remains silent on this. If this were a leader of a foreign gov
ernment, an investigative committee would be established to examine the high-ranking officials of that country. However, so far, there has been no action.

At present, only the opposition has contacted and shown interest in the issue, as they recognize the genuine concerns of the public. This issue is considered significant as it is seen as a corruption scandal that has serious implications for the nation.

The lawyer stated that he will continue to investigate the financial transactions of the national police chief and his relatives, especially donations made to various temples. It has been reported that donations have been made to another 2-3 temples, which are currently under investigation due to irregularities in transactions, similar to those exposed in a temple in Nonthaburi Province previously. Additionally, financial transactions providing monthly allowances to family members and police officers involved in arrests and crackdowns on wrongdoers have been discovered.

Sittha concluded by admitting that
he fears for his safety, as there is currently no one looking out for his security. Only opposition leaders have shown concern for his well-being during this time. He stated that he must take care of himself first. He ruled out requesting police protection because the more police are involved, the more fearful he becomes.

Source: Thai News Agency

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