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AUGUST 15, 2022

By Viki Paige, Head of Broadcom Software Marketing. As recently announced, Hock Tan, Broadcom Inc.’s President and CEO, will be also directly overseeing the operations of the Broadcom Software Group. Now that Hock is leading Broadcom Software , we sat down with him to learn more about his career, personal philanthropy and areas of achievement. Q: Having grown up in Malaysia, tell us a bit about how you got to the U.S. and what it was like to become an American citizen?

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Technology has become so advanced that, today, there’s an app for almost anything, from children’s education, to home improvement, to health monitoring, to workplace productivity. Gathering critical data to determine the best action to apply to specific situations has become integral in people’s daily lives. Because of technology, critical decisions are now mostly based on scientific data.

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CIO

AUGUST 15, 2022

Many think of the cloud as a destination; somewhere to get to. It is not – it’s a continuous experience and a journey of choices. Organizations normally recognize they need help navigating the different platforms, application architectures, and technology choices they’ll encounter along the way. When looking for a partner to provide cloud professional services, there are some obvious features such as strengths and experience to consider.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 15, 2022

Businesses are evolving and searching for newer ways to accomplish their goals, hence the need for artificial intelligence (AI). AI involves building smart machines to carry out tasks that typically need human intelligence, and AI simulates human intelligence using computer systems. The two major AI types used in businesses today are reactive machines and limited memory.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Integrating a new network after an acquisition can be a sizable headache for any CIO. But for Koch Industries, a $115 billion global conglomerate that has acquired five companies in two years, including Infor for $13 billion in 2020, connecting those acquisitions’ networks to its own sprawling network has been a challenge of another magnitude. Traditionally, to integrate its acquisitions, Koch would flatten the acquired company’s core network, says Matt Hoag, CTO of business solutions at Koch.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 15, 2022

We’ve all heard the adage that it can cost five times more to land a new customer than it does to maintain an existing one. For many B2B go-to-market teams, this rings true — as long as it’s the right customer. Sustainable revenue growth comes when you engage with the best-fit accounts that have the potential to grow over time. And growing a customer account takes special care.

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SpyFu

AUGUST 15, 2022

Have you ever visited a website from a Google search that just seems unhelpful? There's writing on the page, but it just dances around any actual substance. Marketers are told how important it is to put out content on so many different topics, so they do. You can't blame them (or yourself). Whether it's because of limited resources like time or people to write, they end up spread too thin.

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CIO

AUGUST 15, 2022

The benefits of cloud approaches might have you asking, “Is now the right time to move from mainframe?” The availability of cloud and on-premises cloud hybrid, consumption models have led to organizations rethinking their entire application portfolio strategy. This is no less the case for mainframe users. It’s been happening for a while, and more and more are moving to reap the benefits.

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SpyFu

AUGUST 15, 2022

PPC strategies help brands to increase their exposure, generate more traffic, and promote their services and products. The most popular types of PPC advertising are Facebook Ads, Bing Ads, and Google Ads. When compared to the traditional methods, well-crafted paid ad campaigns helps brands to gain more visibility in search engine results rapidly. Also, it enables you to control the web pages you want your target audience to see.

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Netbasequid

AUGUST 15, 2022

Standing out in the crowd is challenging as new brands are emerging every day. This comes at a time when consumers are less loyal making them more apt to jump from brand to brand. They seek options that not only meet, but exceed their expectations. How can your brand do this? By employing online market research! We’re sharing critical steps that will ensure your brand can stand apart from the competition.

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Happy Market

AUGUST 15, 2022

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bazaarvoice

AUGUST 15, 2022

Quick commerce, often known as q-commerce, is the new era of e-commerce. in 2022, patience is no longer a virtue. Next day delivery or same day delivery aren’t speedy enough. Consumers want what they want in record times — we’re talking 30 minutes or less. This used to be the hallmark for pizza delivery but now it’s everything from toiletries to cosmetics.

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Dataversity

AUGUST 15, 2022

If data is the new oil, then high-quality data is the new black gold. Just like with oil, if you don’t have good data quality, you will not get very far. You might not even make it out of the starting gate. So, what can you do to ensure your data is up to par and […]. The post Data Trustability: The Bridge Between Data Quality and Data Observability appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

Derivatives can make an annuity issuer’s earnings look messy, but they helped Jackson sail smoothly through the spring stock market storms. Thanks to hedging arrangements, the annuity giant is reporting $3 billion in net income for the quarter ending June 30, on just $6.5 billion in revenue. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor. The post Jackson’s Annuity Stormproofing Worked appeared first on Wink.

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Many data scientists and analytics consultants complain they were hired to be a part of advanced analytics teams at corporations, but all they do is data analysis or reporting work. The bigger problem here is that the personnel leading these teams genuinely believe their problem statements are advanced in nature. And rightly so – as […]. The post Five Types of Advanced Analytics Challenges appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

Retirement advisors may be facing a new longevity planning problem: An easing of the COVID-19 pandemic could give clients extra years of post-retirement life. The number of reported pandemic-related deaths fell to about 30,000 in the second quarter, which ended June 30. This is down from about 158,000 in the first quarter. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor.

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Resonate

AUGUST 15, 2022

At Resonate, we understand the strategies and budgets of your political campaigns will vary. Consider Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, where all “needs” are not created equal. To stay alive, you need food, water, and physical safety before you can pursue comfort or enlightenment. . Resonate’s goal is to set you up for success long-term.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

“The down market affects all indices, not just hybrids,” said Sheryl Moore , CEO of Wink, publisher of Wink’s Sales & Market Report. “The bad news is that some people are earning zero. The good news is that when the market recovers, those owning indexed annuities are going to have some fantastic opportunities for gains.”. Click HERE to read the full story via Life Annuity Specialist.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

WealthVest, a financial services marketing and wholesaling firm, in conjunction with Aspida Life Insurance Company (“Aspida”), a life insurance and annuity company, have partnered with Franklin Templeton to offer two new crediting strategies on an exclusive index within Aspida’s WealthLock? Accumulator Fixed Index Annuity – developed jointly with WealthVest.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company (Charleston, SC) and Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company (Salt Lake City, UT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

LANSING, Mich.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Key Highlights. Net income of $2,903 million, or $32.56 per diluted share, including the impact of non-economic hedging results under GAAP accounting. Adjusted operating earnings 1 of $225 million, or $2.52 per diluted share.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Midwest Holding Inc. (“Midwest”) (NASDAQ: MDWT ), today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022. Second Quarter 2022 Highlights: GAAP net income was $9.3 million compared to a $(5.0) million GAAP net loss incurred in the second quarter of 2021. GAAP earnings were $2.47 per share (diluted) versus the $(1.34) per-share loss in Q1 2021.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — More than three out of four Americans are concerned about safeguarding their current savings and finding ways to secure lifetime income for their future. Today, 76% of Americans say protecting their retirement nest egg and account is important to them, and 77% acknowledge concern for outliving their income in retirement. 1.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — National Western Life Insurance Company (National Western Life), a wholly owned subsidiary of National Western Life Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWLI ), announced the execution of an annuity reinsurance transaction with Aspida Life Re Ltd. (Aspida Re), a Bermuda based reinsurer rated “A-” (Excellent) by A.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas , Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — National Western Life Insurance Company (National Western Life) announced the launch of NWL ® New Frontiers, an innovative addition to the Company’s product suite. This new fixed indexed annuity exclusively offers access to the J.P. Morgan Factor Focus SM Index, while providing customers with the opportunity to take advantage of market gains and help with accumulation.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

DALLAS , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has acquired Richman Insurance Agency , an insurance marketing organization (“IMO”) based in Dallas, Texas.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

American International Group will attempt a delayed initial public offering next month for its Life and Retirement division. Executives announced the new timeline today during a second-quarter call with analysts. The Life and Retirement segment was rebranded as Corebridge Financial earlier this year and was to go public during the second quarter. Click HERE to read the full story via INN.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

Annexus Retirement Solutions occupied a niche position within the Annexus empire, creating and managing new annuity platforms for retirement plans. As the lone Annexus satellite not part of the blockbuster Integrity Marketing Group acquisition, ARS continues as an independent company prepared to pounce in a very enticing market, said Joe Boan, director of sales and business development for ARS. “We were a standalone company with a new idea where we brought a guaranteed income solution to t

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

Congress may be about to pay more attention to private placement life insurance — arrangements wealthy individuals and families can use to package investments of their own choosing inside variable universal life insurance policies. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, today announced that he is investigating the use of PPLI policies by wealthy Americans to avoid and evade taxes.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 15, 2022

State insurance regulators are still shaping actuarial guidelines for a hot retirement savings product — the registered index-linked annuity, or RILA. A National Association of Insurance Commissioners team is deciding what to do about RILA asset values for consumers who pull cash out early. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor. Wink’s Note: We classify “RILAs” as structured annuities. .

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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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