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Intelex opens new UK, APAC offices, doubles employees, adds dozens of new customers

Reading, UK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intelex Technologies, a leading global provider of cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) management software, rounded off 2021 with continued growth, new partnerships, and strategic expansion in both Europe and Asia.

“Increasingly, global organizations are not only recognising, but actively addressing their impact on the environment, the well-being of their employees and the creation of safer working practices. We believe strongly that the future will be one of safe and sustainable business management practices and we are committed to helping change business for good. This past year has seen increased adoption of Intelex Technology solutions around the globe – which validates our shared vision,” said Melissa Hammerle, President, Intelex.

During the last 24 months, Intelex:

• Brought in 72 new customers in EMEA and APAC in the Chemicals, Energy and Environmental, Food and Beverage, Industrial Manufacturing, Construction and Transportation industries.
• Activated 81 new EMEA go-lives in the Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, Mining and Transportation industries.
• Opened a new UK office in Reading and doubled the number of employees working from the European HQ. This includes fully functioning Sales, Services, Pre-Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Support, and HR teams.
• Established our European HQ, opening a new office in Reading and doubling the number of employees based from this location. This includes fully functioning Sales, Services, Pre-Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Support and HR teams to support our ongoing growth plans in the region. We have also expanded our reach by opening a new office in Singapore. (If you are interested in finding out more about career opportunities at Intelex, click here to find your dream job.)

     Partner Ecosystem

• • Announced a new EMEA partnership with VP&White, a leading Paris-based software consultancy specializing in QHSE
  • Announced a global partnership with Datamaran®, the only automated solution available to achieve a data-driven business process for external risk and materiality analysis.

     Recognition/Awards

• • Best Workplaces for Tech UK 2020
  • Best Workplaces for Women UK 2020
  • Excellence in Wellbeing UK 2020 – 2021
  • Top 10 UK’s Best Workplaces 2020

 About Intelex Technologies

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 a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive 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, Head of Global Content Marketing
Intelex Technologies, ULC
Sandy.Smith@intelex.com

Sarah Pater, Director, Field Marketing, EMEA
Intelex Technologies, ULC
Sarah.Pater@intelex.com

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) E-Open House 2022

Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) E-Open House 2022

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) will host a Virtual Open house for prospective students and parents on 5 March 2022, from 10 am to 5 pm. While MDIS has taken on an online format for its annual Open House, the well-established Private Education Institution remains committed to offering prospective students and parents an interactive experience.

Highlights at the MDIS E-Open House 2022

Besides education rebates, waiver of application fees, and a live campus tour, the E-Open House will also feature insightful dialogues with faculty and staff members about education choices and pathways. Guest speakers will also join the E-Open House live – to speak on industry trends related to Life Sciences and Nutrition Sciences, providing participants with insights into the future and growth of the industry. Prospective students and parents will also benefit from real-time live chats with education consultants, who can provide advice and support to help students identify their strengths, interests and specialisation. The one-day online Open House will be helpful for students who have just collected their O-levels and A-levels results earlier this year.

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a shift in how lessons are being taught. As Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning, MDIS has adapted and learned. Our lessons incorporate technology, elevating both the learning and teaching experience. In addition, our strong team of academic staff provides good support to our students by encouraging questions and interacting virtually. No matter how things may have changed, our team will always remain committed to helping our students achieve their educational goals,” said Dr Tham Yieng Wei, Dean, Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS).

Partnering with renowned universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, MDIS offers internationally-accredited courses, including UK direct Honours qualifications in over 10 disciplines (Business and Management, Engineering, Fashion and Jewellery Design, Health and Nursing, Information Technology, Languages and Education, Life Sciences, Media and Communications, Psychology, Tourism and Hospitality, and Safety and Environmental Management) and 70 programmes from Preparatory Courses, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and Doctorate.

The MDIS E-Open House 2022 will take place on 5 March 2022, from 10 am onwards.

For more information on the MDIS E-Open House 2022, please visit: https://www.mdis.edu.sg/e-open-house-march-2022

For more information on MDIS, please visit: www.mdis.edu.sg

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rent24 location in the metaverse

rent24 location in the metaverse

BERLIN, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In light of the fundamental changes in the world of work, rent24, one of the leading providers of flexible workspaces, has reached a milestone to change the course of its future business model. With already more than 70 locations in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, rent24 is about to open its first location in the metaverse.

“The pandemic has changed the way we collaborate and the acceptance for virtual work has seen massive growth in popularity. Now is the time to create the perfect virtual environment where people can work and collaborate safely while being socially connected with their coworkers,” comments Robert Bukvić, founder of rent24, on the company’s expansion into the Metaverse. In order to create this future-oriented workspace, the business space provider has joined forces with PRIMARY, an industry-leading metaverse company that is operating in digital asset management, Decentralized Finance (“DeFi”), and Non-Fungible Tokens (“NFTs”). Being a first mover, PRIMARY has already designed its next-generation real estate marketplace. The enterprise’s cryptocurrency, the PRIMARY coin, launches on Feb. 23, 2022. The coin will be available on www.primary.io and uniswap.org.

The joint venture with PRIMARY is a one-of-a-kind event in the world of real estate as it marks a historical shift towards the highly rated virtual economy. “Our decision of moving into the metaverse does not only give rent24 a new strategic direction but a new business dimension. In fact, there is no physical location in this world that can host millions of people. In our workspace in the Metaverse, on the other hand, it is easy to connect with an endless number of talents and business partners,” says Bukvić.

rent24 is well-positioned to generate exceptional growth and purchase strategic land assets in the Metaverse with six years of experience in the flexible workspace industry and the continuous expansion of its brand universe with the successful co-living concept Casa Living. “We are extremely pleased with our progress and the exciting things in store for 2022 as we are on our way to building the world’s leading virtual real estate business in Europe. PRIMARY is the perfect fit for moving our digital assets in and out of virtual worlds,” says Bukvić.

About rent24 

rent24 is one of the leading providers of flexible workspaces worldwide. With the combination of flexible working environments as well as innovative food and fitness concepts, the company offers its members a full-service with a unique feel-good atmosphere. Established in Berlin in 2015 by its founder Robert Bukvić, rent24 encompasses more than 70 locations across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. For further information, please visit rent24.com.

About PRIMARY

PRIMARY is a decentralized platform for managing virtual real estate. The company’s mission is to solve common industry weaknesses by enabling its partners to maximize property transactions and expand investments while increasing sales through the transformative impact of the metaverse economy. As a properties dApp at its core, its ecosystem includes a first-of-its-kind marketplace for trading metaverse properties across different worlds, enabling participants to buy, sell, lease, and trade NFT backed virtual real-estate assets on the Blockchain. Further information can be found on the company’s website primary.io.

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DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM bringing the world to its Middle Eastern peninsula this year, Qatar is welcoming a wave of new international restaurants. The upcoming dining outlets, paired with the destination’s extensive existing foodie portfolio, are set to position Qatar as a leading culinary destination.

B2B customers want more channels, more convenience, and more personalized experiences, with 20 percent of B2B decision makers willing to spend between $500,000 and $5 million USD on a single remote or self-service transaction

NEW YORK and LONDON, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McKinsey & Company’s latest Global B2B Pulse shows that after two years of nearly nonstop business disruption, the consumerization of B2B commerce has arrived as companies flex their omnichannel muscle to move at the speed of their customers.

B2B customers are adopting buying habits from the B2C space, rewarding personalization and omnichannel experiences with high-ticket remote and self-service purchases and loyalty. One in five (20 percent) B2B decision makers are now willing to spend between $500,000 and $5 million on a single interaction on remote or self-service channels. This accompanies exponential growth in sellers’ satisfaction with omnichannel sales models (i.e., face-to-face, remote, and ecommerce interactions) to reach and serve customers: 70 percent of B2B decision makers say their sales model is now more effective, up from 27 percent in April 2020.

In analysis of responses from nearly 3,500 decision makers in 12 markets across the world, clear trends have emerged. At the core is one consistent pattern: B2B customers want omnichannel all the time, with more channels, more convenience, and more personalized experiences.

Be where the customers are
B2B buyers want in-person, remote (e.g., video conference), and self-service (e.g., e-commerce) channels in equal measure. This “rule of thirds” for B2B sales is entrenched as a universal truth. But, for those who break the mold are leaving customers and sellers unhappy. In France and Japan, which have not kept pace with the omnichannel wave, sellers are far less pleased with their sales performance than their peers in other markets. Overall, only 43 percent of France’s and 44 percent of Japan’s B2B leaders say omnichannel is equally or more effective than before COVID-19, compared with 83 percent in Brazil, 82 percent in China, 80 percent in India, and 73 percent in the US.

More channels, more growth
The rise of omnichannel has redefined the customer experience as customers seamlessly engage across ten or more channels to interact with suppliers across the buying journey. This is a jump from five channels in 2016 and 7.5 channels in 2019. The more channels companies offer, the greater their market-share growth. Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of B2B companies that sell via seven or more channels grew their market share.

With loyalty up for grabs, it’s time to act
Loyalty remains elusive, but this presents an opportunity for swift action. Nearly 80 percent of B2B customers globally say that a performance guarantee, including a full refund if a certain performance level is not met, is critical for brand loyalty. Other must-dos include showing product availability online, enabling purchases over any channel, providing real-time customer service, and offering a consistent experience as buyers toggle between channels. Although customers’ heightened openness to switching sharply escalates churn risk, it also presents B2B companies with an opportunity to acquire new customers.

A higher return on personalization
Many B2B companies say they engage in some form of personalization, but performance varies. Sellers that offer the most tailored, one-to-one outreach are 1.7 times more likely to have gained market share than those pursuing only moderate personalization efforts.

Marketplaces are the next gen for the next-gen leaders
Respondents who indicate that their companies have built their own online marketplace are almost twice as likely to report a gain in market share as those who say their companies did not build a marketplace.

Jennifer Stanley, Partner, McKinsey & Company:
“Over the last two years, B2B companies have sprinted to rewire and build new customer-centric, omnichannel capabilities. With the consumerization of B2B commerce, the bar is now even higher. B2B leaders should anticipate trends and behaviors and respond accordingly to drive customer value, reinforce loyalty, and unlock sustainable growth.”

For more insights, see the full report.

The Global B2B Pulse surveyed nearly 3,500 B2B decision makers in December 2021 across 12 markets around the globe and in major industries, from tech to industrials to finance (and 21,000+ decision makers since 2016).

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