October 2, 2023

Duck Creek Technologies Valoriza Conexões de Ecossistemas Tecnológicos e Estende Parceria com a Hyland como Patrocinadora da Conferência de Usuários do CommunityLIVE

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral, estende parceria com a Hyland patrocinando sua conferência de usuários do CommunityLIVE, a ser realizada entre 3 e 5 de outubro de 2023 em Las Vegas, Nevada. A Duck Creek continua a fortalecer seu foco no cliente, com suas parcerias com líderes do setor, como com a Hyland, e cumprindo seu compromisso de oferecer experiências de tecnologia mais humanizadas em todo o setor de seguros.

Como parte da conferência CommunityLIVE, a Hyland, uma provedora líder de serviços de conteúdo para seguradoras, apresentará seguradoras de P&C em um evento de networking interativo focado no papel fundamental das transformações digitais na modernização do setor de seguros. A Duck Creek tem três Integrações Gerenciadas em Qualquer Lugar (AMI) com a Hyland OnBase, que permitem que seus clientes de sinistros, apólices e faturamento simplifiquem o acesso e controle dos seus documentos por meio do sistema de gerenciamento de conteúdo seguro. Durante a sessão patrocinada “Insurance Interactive”, os clientes da Hyland OnBase obterão informações valiosas sobre como a AMI da Duck Creek acelera o desenvolvimento dos novos produtos e processos. Essa aceleração é alcançada por meio dos serviços abrangentes de gerenciamento, manutenção e suporte, ressaltando a dedicação da empresa em oferecer valor superior ao cliente.

“A Duck Creek tem orgulho da nossa parceria de longa data com a Hyland e da nossa forte estratégia de integração que viabiliza o patrocínio de eventos da indústria como o CommunityLIVE”, disse Robert Fletcher, Gerente Sênior de Parceiros da Duck Creek Technologies. “Por meio de integrações significativas, podemos agregar mais valor aos nossos clientes, com experiências de usuário aprimoradas e eficiências operacionais que aliviam o fardo das seguradoras.”

“A parceria entre a Hyland e a Duck Creek tem sido incrivelmente importante para nossos clientes conjuntos, e somos gratos pela Duck Creek ter aprofundado essa parceria ao patrocinar a CommunityLIVE”, disse Brian Schlosser, VP de Programas de Parceiros Globais da Hyland. “O evento é uma conferência digital anual de primeira linha, e a presença da Duck Creek aprimora ainda mais a experiência dos nossos participantes.”

Sobre a Hyland

A Hyland fornece bases tecnológicas líderes do setor que capacitam seus clientes a criar melhores conexões humanas. Usadas por milhares de organizações em todo o mundo, incluindo mais da metade das empresas da Fortune 100, as soluções inteligentes da Hyland integram perfeitamente conteúdo, dados e processos para melhorar cada interação.

Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies
A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand. Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nos nossos canais sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e Twitter.

Contato com a Mídia:
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

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October 2, 2023

Duck Creek Technologies met en valeur ses liaisons avec l’écosystème technologique et étend son partenariat avec Hyland en parrainant la conférence dédiée aux utilisateurs CommunityLIVE

BOSTON, 02 oct. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui définit l’avenir de l’assurance générale et IARD, étend son soutien à son partenaire d’écosystème Hyland et parraine sa conférence dédiée aux utilisateurs CommunityLIVE, se déroulant du 3 au 5 octobre 2023 à Las Vegas, au Nevada. Duck Creek continue de renforcer sa focalisation client en s’associant avec des leaders du secteur, comme Hyland, et en respectant son engagement à offrir davantage d’expériences de technologie humanisée à travers le secteur de l’assurance.

Dans le cadre de CommunityLIVE, Hyland, un fournisseur de services de contenu de premier plan pour les assureurs, accueillera les assureurs IARD lors d’un événement de réseautage interactif axé sur le rôle crucial des transformations numériques dans la modernisation du secteur de l’assurance. Duck Creek compte trois Anywhere Managed Integrations (AMI) avec Hyland OnBase, ce qui permet à ses clients en réclamations, politiques et facturations de simplifier leur accès et leur contrôle des documents via le système sécurisé de gestion du contenu. Au cours de la session parrainée « Insurance Interactive », les clients de Hyland OnBase acquerront des connaissances précieuses sur la façon dont les AMI de Duck Creek accélèrent le développement de nouveaux produits et processus. Cette accélération est réalisée grâce à des services complets de gestion, de maintenance et d’assistance soulignant l’engagement de la société à offrir une valeur client supérieure.

« Duck Creek est fière de son partenariat de longue date avec Hyland et de sa solide stratégie d’intégration, qui nous donne l’opportunité de parrainer des événements du secteur comme CommunityLIVE », a déclaré Robert Fletcher, directeur sénior des partenaires chez Duck Creek Technologies. « Au travers d’intégrations significatives, nous sommes en mesure d’apporter davantage de valeur à nos clients par le biais d’expériences utilisateur améliorées et de facteurs d’efficacité opérationnelle qui suppriment le fardeau des assureurs. »

« Le partenariat de Hyland et Duck Creek s’est avéré incroyablement important pour nos clients communs, et nous sommes reconnaissants que Duck Creek ait approfondi ce partenariat en parrainant CommunityLIVE », a commenté Brian Schlosser, VP des programmes de partenaires mondiaux chez Hyland. « Cet événement est chaque année une conférence numérique prestigieuse, et la présence de Duck Creek ne fait qu’améliorer l’expérience dont jouiront nos participants. »

À propos de Hyland

Hyland fournit des fondations technologiques leaders du secteur qui permettent à ses clients de créer de meilleurs rapports humains. Bénéficiant de la confiance de milliers d’entreprises dans le monde entier, dont plus de la moitié de celles figurant au palmarès Fortune 100, les solutions intelligentes de Hyland intègrent harmonieusement le contenu, les données et les processus pour améliorer chaque interaction.

À propos de Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies est le fournisseur de solutions intelligentes qui définit l’avenir du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD. Nous sommes la plateforme sur laquelle les systèmes d’assurance modernes se construisent, permettant au secteur de tirer parti de la puissance du cloud pour mener des opérations agiles, intelligentes et pérennes. Authenticité, mission et transparence sont les mots clés de la philosophie de Duck Creek et, selon nous, l’assurance devrait être au service des individus et des entreprises quand, où et comme ils en ont le plus besoin. Nos solutions faisant figure de leaders du marché sont disponibles séparément ou sous la forme d’une suite complète, et toutes sont disponibles via Duck Creek OnDemand. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.duckcreek.com. Suivez Duck Creek sur ses réseaux sociaux pour connaître les toutes dernières informations – LinkedIn et Twitter.

Contacts auprès des médias :
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

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October 2, 2023

Duck Creek Technologies Values Tech Ecosystem Connections, Extends Partnership with Hyland as Sponsor for CommunityLIVE User Conference

BOSTON, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, extends support to ecosystem partner Hyland and sponsors its CommunityLIVE user conference, which takes place October 3-5, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Duck Creek continues to strengthen its customer focus by partnering with industry leaders, such as Hyland, and fulfilling its commitment to deliver more humanized technology experiences across the insurance industry.

As part of CommunityLIVE, Hyland, a leading content services provider for insurers, will host P&C insurers at an interactive networking event focused on the pivotal role of digital transformations in modernizing the insurance industry. Duck Creek has three Anywhere Managed Integrations (AMI) with Hyland OnBase, which enable its claims, policy, and billing customers to simplify their access and control of documents through the secure content management system. During the sponsored “Insurance Interactive” session, Hyland OnBase customers will gain valuable insights into how Duck Creek’s AMI accelerates the development of new products and processes. This acceleration is achieved through comprehensive management, maintenance, and support services, underscoring the company’s dedication to delivering superior customer value.

“Duck Creek is proud of our long-standing partnership with Hyland and our strong integration strategy, which allows us the opportunity to sponsor industry events such as CommunityLIVE,” said Robert Fletcher, Sr. Partner Manager, Duck Creek Technologies. “Through meaningful integrations, we are able to bring further value to our customers with enhanced user experiences and operational efficiencies that take the burden off insurers.”

“Hyland and Duck Creek’s partnership has been incredibly important for our joint customers, and we’re thankful Duck Creek has deepened that partnership by sponsoring CommunityLIVE,” said Brian Schlosser, VP of Global Partner Programs at Hyland. “The event is a premier digital conference each year, and Duck Creek’s presence only enhances the experience our attendees will encounter.”

About Hyland

Hyland provides industry-leading technology foundations that empower its customers to create better human connections. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100, Hyland’s intelligent solutions seamlessly integrate content, data and processes to improve each interaction.

About Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

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October 2, 2023

CSAT Strengthens Its Technical Committee

CSAT Announces the Expansion of its External Technical Committee

CSAT’s mission is to foster robust tax policies across Africa

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The IBFD Centre for Studies in African Taxation (CSAT) is delighted to announce the expansion of its External Technical Committee with the appointment of three new members. These prominent tax experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization, fortifying CSAT’s mission of fostering robust tax policies across Africa.

The newly appointed members of the External Technical Committee are:

Mrs Laila Benchekroun, Head of International Taxation and Cooperation Division, General Tax Administration, Morocco;
Mr Salifou Tiemtore, Director of Customs Union and Taxation, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); and
Ms Christine Kahema Muthui, Founder and Director, Alpha Tax and Business Advisory Services, Kenya.

We are also delighted to confirm the extension of tenure for our current External Technical Committee members: Chief Mark Anthony C. Dike, Prof. Johann Hattingh and Prof. David J. Bakibinga.

CSAT is IBFD’s in-house think tank with a mission to provide research into sound tax policies for Africa. It is staffed by a team of IBFD specialists well versed in the tax systems of all African nations, and it leverages a robust network of local country experts.

The External Technical Committee plays a crucial role in contributing its technical expertise in the implementation of CSAT’s strategy and the execution of its activities. These activities include CSAT’s flagship event, the annual Africa Tax Symposium, as well as numerous other research and capacity development projects.

Belema Obuoforibo, Member of IBFD’s Executive Board and Chair of CSAT, comments, “We are pleased to welcome our new Committee members, and to continue our work with our current Committee members. This new Committee will strengthen our mission to provide groundbreaking research, leading to tax policies that would drive economic growth and development for Africa.”

For more information on CSAT’s activities, visit https://www.ibfd.org/ibfd-centre-studies-african-taxation-csat.

Contact information: Phil Windus, Senior Marketing Coordinator: p.windus@ibfd.org.

About IBFD

IBFD is a leading international provider of cross-border tax expertise, with a long-standing history of supporting and contributing to tax research and academic activities. As an independent foundation, IBFD utilizes its global network of tax experts and its Knowledge Centre to serve Fortune 500 companies, governments, international consultancy firms and tax advisers.

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October 2, 2023

Buea Bishop suspends faculties of two Priests

The Bishop of Buea, Mgr Michael Miabesue Bibi issued a communique suspending the facilities of two Priests.

Fr. Henry Amin Doh Tutuwan and Fr. Felix Nkafu, were barred from participating in Church activities, because, “they have not come back from the Diocese of Charlotte where they were sent as Fedei Donum” (The Gift of faith), Bishop Bibi said.

Both men of God have been asked to come back and assume their new duties in their Diocese of Incardination.

“I have decided to suspend their faculties for the exercise of Sacred Ministry of the Priesthood with effect from October 1, 2023,” the bishop said.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

October 2, 2023

4th Nat’l Adolescent, Youth Health Forum Kicks Off

The fourth National Adolescent and Youth Health (AYH) Forum kicked off today in Addis Ababa.

The three-day forum is held under the theme “The Power of Partnership: Meaningful Adolescent and Youth Engagement for improved health”.

In Ethiopia, the population of adolescents and youth (aged 10-24 years) is significant, making up a large portion of the total population.

According to the United Nations, as of 2021, there were approximately 32 million adolescents and youth in Ethiopia.

Thus, maintaining the health and well-being of young people is key strategy to produce healthy and productive citizens who can transform the overall economic and social development of the country.

The forum is aimed at increasing the level of meaningful adolescent and youth engagement in health programing, empowering adolescents and youth to make informed decision, ensuring access to quality, and equitable healthcare services.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

October 2, 2023

UNESCO’s 45th Session Concludes with New Inscriptions of 42 Cultural, Natural Sites

The extended 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting concluded with new inscriptions of 33 cultural and 9 natural sites as world heritages among which two are from Ethiopia.

The session took place in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from September 10–25, 2023.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 195 State Parties to the world heritage convention, the World Heritage Center Secretariat, Advisory bodies and almost 300 Civil Societies participated in the meetings. As one of the 21 member countries, Ethiopia participated earnestly at the session.

The intensive session concluded with 42 new inscriptions (33 cultural and 9 natural sites), it was indicated.

The World Heritage Committee also examined 263 state of conservation report of already inscribed sites.

With a total of 100 additional sites inscribed this year, Africa reached the symbolic milestone of 100 sites on the World Heritage List.

Ethiopia was also able to register the Gedeo Cultural Landscape and the Bale Mountains National Park on the World Heritage List with unanimous support.

The inscribed sites on the World Heritage List are expected to benefit from the highest level of heritage protection in the world, as well as new opportunities for technical and financial assistance from UNESCO.

The extended 45th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting has left an indelible mark in the history of UNESCO with the expansion of African heritage on the World Heritage List.

During the meeting, Africa’s leadership and active participation was registered.

Influence in priority Africa strategy as well as removal of listing threat alerts associated to African sites, was successfully achieved.

The state parties also adopted a dedicated strategy developed by UNESCO for increasing the number of the African Heritage sites on the World Heritage List and provide better support to carry out conservation projects and prepare new nomination files.

The preparation meeting of the 7 African members states experts of the World Heritage Committee in Kigali, Rwanda, enabled African members to strategize positions, negotiate, and speak with one voice both within the Committee and outside by forging strategic alliances to support positions with other committee members / regions.

The contribution of the African World Heritage Fund in terms of coordinating and providing technical support as well as placing the Africa Region activities on social media platforms was also important.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency