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AUGUST 30, 2022

On July 8, 2022, a botched maintenance update on the Rogers ISP network in Canada crashed internet access across the country for at least 12 hours, with some customers experiencing problems for days afterward. The impact was profound. The nationwide outage affected phone and internet service for about 12.2 million customers – about 25% of Canada’s internet capacity – halting point-of-sale debit payments on the Interac network, preventing Rogers mobile phone users from accessing 9-1-1 services, d

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AUGUST 30, 2022

The market for cloud technology is booming. Companies spent over $405 billion on cloud services last year. The sudden growth is not surprising, because the benefits of the cloud are incredible. Enterprise cloud technology applications are the future industry standard for corporations. Cloud computing has found its way into many business scenarios and is a relatively new concept for businesses.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Despite an evolving internet penetration rate of 47% in 2020, according to Internet World statistics, the social use of ICTs remains the main cause of digital illiteracy in Africa. Irrespective of the various ways of learning, and the abundance of information and knowledge, “use of digital in Africa remains basic and likely to favor digital acculturation to the detriment of cultural enhancement and an intellectual revolution,” according to the Gefona Digital Foundation, a research NGO on digital

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 30, 2022

Analytics technology is very important for modern business. Companies spent over $240 billion on big data analytics last year. That figure is expected to grow as more businesses discover its benefits. There are many important applications of data analytics technology. One of the most important is with helping companies set their prices correctly. Analytics Can Be Essential for Helping Companies with their Pricing Strategies.

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From new Google and Facebook algorithms to GDPR, every so often a seismic change happens which can catch businesses on the backfoot. The impending loss of third party cookies is potentially one of those changes. Google announced it would phase out third-party cookies in Chrome by late 2023 in a move dubbed by some as the ‘cookiepocalypse’. It follows other industry moves to address privacy concerns such as Apple Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which stops companies from identifying and profilin

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Data created by humans found on the Internet and on computers isn’t always accurate. Typing, scanning, taking pictures, or recording done by humans aren’t always reliable. But what if there are sensors on machines that collect data and are capable of communicating with other machines? What if there’s some kind of protocol that makes medical and personal gadgets, appliances, and other electronics send and receive data from each other?

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 30, 2022

We’re all familiar with the “four Ps” of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place. Well, now we need to add a fifth P to the mix: privacy. Privacy compliance has become an essential part of modern-day marketing. Even though the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in 2018, data collection and processing can still leave marketers feeling uncertain.

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CIO

AUGUST 30, 2022

The role of the CFO has evolved in recent years from the person in control of the purse strings, to the trusted right hand of the CEO. Their importance was further enhanced during the pandemic as they were often required to oversee changes in a matter of days or even hours that would normally have taken months or years to bring to fruition. They are no longer just the person in charge of the money, but a strategic planner whose insights and counsel inform some of the company’s biggest business d

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Last week, Gartner held one of its Data and Analytics conferences in Orlando with many vendors (including Domo) exhibiting. My colleague, Domo Chief Data Officer Mohammed Aaser, and our partner Juan Sequeda from data.world decided that they would try to write down every vendor tagline they saw on the exhibit floor at the conference. They collected a list of 113 taglines from the conference and that makes for a very interesting small set of data.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Today, many companies are pursuing application modernization strategies in replacing older software with innovative computing approaches like new languages, frameworks, and infrastructure platforms. Indeed, the application modernization services market is forecast to expand from $11.4 billion in 2020 to $24.8 billion by 2025. Whether containerization, virtualization, or low-code/no-code software development, organizations are eagerly experimenting with and adopting […].

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AUGUST 30, 2022

At EJ, we are utilizing the Approvals area for our internal Domo request system. Prior to implementing this option, we experienced issues with organization and transparency of incoming Domo requests. Requests were submitted through various areas including Buzz, email, messaging, phone calls, and other internal company systems. Occasionally, duplication of work was experienced when requests were sent to multiple users.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

Buy-up indexing strategies-. These are strategies where the annuitant is paying a fee for relatively-higher caps/pars. Studies done by Wink, Inc. show that 20% – 30% of a product’s premium allocation typically goes to an available buy-up indexing strategy. -sjm . The post Buy-up indexing strategies appeared first on Wink.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Even software developers can use a hand. That’s the intent of Thoughtworks’ homegrown Network Enabled Organization (NEO) toolbox, a development portal that has sped up application development from idea to deliverable on average 30% faster by automating much of the grunt work — and advanced tasks, too — out of the development process. “Making developers more productive and getting them to deliver things faster is obviously a good thing,” says David Whalley, CIO of Thoughtworks.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

Advisors who aren’t at least considering annuities as a solution shouldn’t be surprised if their clients turn elsewhere for advice, Bamji said. “Many advisors who had little true understanding of annuities in the past [are] finally becoming wise to the various protection benefits annuities offer in a truly diversified portfolio,” he said. “The bottom line is that the antidote to risk is certainty, and annuities provide certainty.”.

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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 30, 2022

Competition in the entertainment industry has never been as intense as it is today. For decades, the movie business in the U.S. was dominated by a handful of entertainment conglomerates, known as “The Big Five”: Disney, Universal, Paramount, Warner Bros, and Sony Pictures. But these days, an ever-blossoming field of cable networks and streaming services – from Apple to Hulu to YouTubeTV – have gotten into the act and are not only featuring work created by the established Hollywood titans but pro

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

TORONTO and BARBADOS , Aug. 25, 2022 /CNW/ – Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. (“Sagicor” or the “Company”) (TSX: SFC ), a leading financial services provider in the Caribbean with a growing presence in the U.S., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ivari, a subsidiary of Wilton Re Ltd., subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including required regulatory approvals.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Unless your organization has a good data governance program in place, your data is likely not all stored in one location––but it should be. Here’s why, and how! Data collected from different sources on different tools is usually analyzed and stored separately. Integrating all your organization’s data for strategic and operational reasons is important, particularly when it comes to similar datasets that remain separated owing to the mode of collection.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

Inflation and volatile equity markets have bedeviled Wall Street and policy makers, but one sector that doesn’t seem to be bothered by the adversity is the annuities industry. Annuities have been enjoying record sales in recent months, and market watchers attribute much of the success to investors fleeing for safety in the face of a sinking equities market, preferring to move money to instruments with guaranteed returns and downside protection.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Integrity’s best-in-class systems and innovative products will empower Senior Resource Services and its agents to better meet the complex retirement needs of American consumers. DALLAS , Aug. 23, 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 entered into an agreement to acquire Senior Resource Services , an

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

On heels of record year, Northwestern Mutual recognized as industry standout by major ratings agencies. MILWAUKEE , Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of surging inflation and low consumer sentiment across the country, Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistency continue to set the company apart. This week the company announced it has once again maintained the highest available financial strength ratings that can be awarded within the industry.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

Nationwide Retirement Institute ® research also finds only about half of U.S. families feel confident they can save enough for retirement . COLUMBUS, Ohio , Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the majority of U.S. parents (60%) cite inflation or rising living costs among their top financial concerns as they look ahead at the next 12 months, according to a new survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

One of the country’s most prestigious boutique life insurance firms looks to the future by tapping into Integrity’s broad suite of resources and services designed to enhance growth. DALLAS , Aug. 16, 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 American Business , one of the nation’s le

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AUGUST 30, 2022

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of National Western Life Insurance Company (NWLIC) (Centennial, CO). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of Ozark National Life Insurance Company (Ozark) (Kansas City, MO).

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AUGUST 30, 2022

RADNOR, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC) today announced that its minority-managed mutual fund, LVIP Channing Small Cap Value Fund, is now available as a standalone investment within the Lincoln ChoicePlus SM and Investor Advantage® annuity product suites. This investment option, in partnership with Channing Capital Management, LLC, provides clients with a platform for investing primarily in stocks of small-cap companies that fall within the range of compani

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AUGUST 30, 2022

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Oxford Life Insurance Company (Oxford Life) (Phoenix, AZ), and its subsidiary, Christian Fidelity Life Insurance Company (Dallas, TX), which are collectively referred to as Oxford Group.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–On August 23, 2022, KBRA assigned an A- Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) to CL Life and Annuity Insurance Company (CL Life) and a BBB- Issuer Rating to CL Life’s insurance holding company, Crestline Assurance Holdings, LLC Crestline Assurance Holdings. The Outlook for both ratings is Stable. CL Life is a fixed annuity writer and an affiliated of Crestline Management, L.P.

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AUGUST 30, 2022

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–The U.S. life/health (L/H) insurance industry saw a higher number of Credit Rating (rating) upgrades in the first half of 2022 compared with the same prior-year period, with improved capitalization levels a driving force, according to a new AM Best report. Rating downgrades decreased in the first half of 2022, according to the Best’s Special Report , “U.S.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

BELLEVUE, Wash.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Symetra has once again been recognized by Forbes as a top employer. The Bellevue, Wash.-based life insurer was named to Forbes’ 2022 “America’s Best-in-State Employers” list as one of the top 60 employers in Washington state. The designation is Symetra’s second workplace award for 2022 following its Great Place to Work Certification earlier this month.

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) (“AIG”) today announced that Corebridge Financial, Inc. (“Corebridge”), its majority-owned subsidiary, issued and sold $1.0 billion of 6.875% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordinated Notes due 2052 (the “Notes”). Corebridge intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay a portion of the remaining $1.9 billion outstanding principal balance of the $8.3 billion promissory note previously issued b

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Wink Intel

AUGUST 30, 2022

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Equitable , a leading financial services company and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH ), announced today the acquisition i of Penn Investment Advisors, Inc. (PIA), a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of Penn Community Bank. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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