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Lexington Manufacturing Announces Expansion to New Location in Covington, GA

Manufacturing

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March 27, 2025

Lexington Manufacturing Announces Expansion to New Location in Covington, GA

Lexington Manufacturing, LLC, a leading provider of precision components to the door and window industry has announced their plans to expand their physical footprint by opening a location in Covington, GA. This 65,000 square foot expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy and commitment to serving its customers with enhanced accessibility and convenience.

This new location will offer on-site profile wrapping capabilities at its open in early 2026 as well as distribution services of Lexington’s other capabilities currently being produced at their four Minnesota based locations. In addition to supporting its current customers and distribution partners, Lexington will be looking to expand its relationship with partners in the Southeast region of the country as well.

“The Covington facility allows for better service to our partners in the fast-growing Southeast market.” Mike DillonPost this

“This expansion is an exciting next step in our long history of driving growth and providing solutions for our customers.” said Mike Dillon, President of Lexington Manufacturing. “The Covington facility allows for better service to our partners in the fast-growing Southeast market, while providing new opportunities for overall growth. We are proud to be calling Georgia the home of our next facility and look forward to building relationships with new partners in the Southeast.”

About Lexington: Founded in 1981, Lexington Manufacturing is a premier OEM supplier and contract manufacturer specializing in close-tolerance components for the fenestration industry. With over 40 years of expertise, Lexington offers comprehensive solutions that address the diverse needs of the marketplace. Advanced capabilities include profile wrapping, robotic painting, CNC machining and moulding, panel processing and optimization, as well as component solutions for flush doors, stile and rail doors, entry doors, cabinet doors, fire-rated doors, window assemblies, and architectural ceilings.

Operating in Minneapolis and Brainerd, Minnesota, Lexington Manufacturing is committed to helping partners optimize their production processes to minimize waste and maximize efficiency, ensuring top-quality products for their customers and end-users.

BuildVision Secures $10 Million Series A to Transform Commercial Construction Procurement

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BuildVision Secures $10 Million Series A to Transform Commercial Construction Procurement

BuildVision, a commercial construction procurement platform, today closed on a $10 million Series A round of funding led by Norwest Venture Partners with participation from existing investor Crosslink Capital. This round brings the total funding raised to $13.8 million. BuildVision will use this round to accelerate development of its cloud-native procurement platform with new product and engineering hires, drive greater artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automation, expand adoption among the top 100 ENR contractors and grow build supplier and OEM partnerships.

Mike Powers, BuildVision CEO and Sean Jacobsohn, partner at Norwest Venture Partners

“Construction is one of the largest industries still plagued by inefficient, manual procurement. BuildVision is tackling this head-on with a digital-first platform that brings structure, transparency and automation to a historically fragmented process,” Sean Jacobsohn, partner at Norwest Venture Partners, who will join BuildVision’s board. “BuildVision offers a unique value proposition that helps contractors simplify the procurement process, offering more visibility, which drives down costs, reduces risk and speeds up construction timelines. We look forward to working with the team as they position BuildVision to become the dominant player in the multi-billion enterprise construction software market.”

Unlock Cost Savings and Faster Procurement with Data-Driven Process

Contractors have traditionally relied on local subcontractors and distributors to source and procure engineered building systems—a fragmented, relationship-driven process that adds unnecessary markups and delays. BuildVision eliminates inefficiencies by connecting contractors directly with manufacturers and suppliers on a single, cloud-native platform.

By transforming relationship-based procurement into a data-driven process, BuildVision gives contractors greater control, cost transparency and a faster path to market. With BuildVision, contractors can:

Cut costs by up to 20% and accelerate procurement – Improve lead times and eliminate unnecessary mark-ups with direct sourcing
Strengthen supplier collaboration – Manage relationships and negotiations at scale
Maximize margins – Leverage aggregated demand for better pricing.
Gain real-time visibility – Instantly track RFQ statuses and procurement progress
Ensure on-time deliveries – Improve coordination across multiple job sites

“Construction procurement is broken. By revolutionizing how every component is sourced, purchased and financed, BuildVision is not just building software—we’re creating a network that fundamentally changes how $300 billion in building systems are procured annually,” said Mike Powers, CEO of BuildVision. “Our latest round of funding enables us to accelerate adoption and help more contractors make smarter, faster procurement decisions—reducing costs, improving project profitability and reducing risk across the supply chain.”

BuildVision: The Critical Control Point for Commercial Construction Procurement

BuildVision centralizes procurement for strategic building systems—like chillers and switchgear—by bringing all stakeholders onto a single platform to source, purchase, and track equipment in real time. As the platform expands, BuildVision is evolving into a full-service procurement hub, integrating financing, logistics, and supplier performance tracking to drive industry-wide standardization.

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David Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Construction Procurement Solutions, a procurement firm backed by STO Building Group, a privately-owned, $12 billion family of top-tier builders headquartered in New York City “BuildVision has fundamentally changed how we source and procure mechanical and electrical systems. The ability to view projects across our vast geographic reach, compare quotes, track procurement across projects and engage directly with suppliers has transformed our service offering to our clients, bringing much more control over products, lead-times and cost.”

Jeremy Lee, General Contractor Program Leader, Trane Technologies “Procurement in the construction industry is antiquated and inefficient. Technology-enabled platforms like BuildVision represent the future. Trane is excited to be part of this transition.”

To learn more about BuildVision, email mike@buildvision.io.

About BuildVision

BuildVision is revolutionizing commercial construction procurement with a digital-first platform that transforms the process from a fragmented relationship-based activity to a strategic data-driven approach. The platform creates a comprehensive procurement network that enables construction companies to aggregate demand across projects, access competitive pricing, mitigate risk through supplier diversification and procurement standardization, manage relationships at scale and achieve cost savings of as much as 20%. BuildVision was founded by industry veterans CEO Mike Powers, who brings experience from Turner Construction and BuildingConnected (acquired by AutoDesk), and CTO Christophe Prakash, a technical engineering leader at BuildingConnected. Headquartered in Charleston, S.C., the company has raised $13.8 million from Norwest Venture Partners, Crosslink Capital, Euclid Ventures and 43 Ventures. For more information, visit www.buildvision.io.

ExLabs and Antares Partner to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Deep-Space Missions

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ExLabs and Antares Partner to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Deep-Space Missions

ExLabs, a leader in scalable deep-space exploration technology, and Antares, a pioneer in advanced nuclear systems, have announced a strategic partnership to develop the first commercial nuclear-powered spacecraft for deep-space applications.

Through this partnership, Antares’ microreactor technology will be integrated into ExLabs’ Science Exploration and Resource Vehicle (SERV), establishing a high-power spacecraft platform for Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and deep-space operations (“GEO+”). This collaboration represents a major advancement in space infrastructure, enabling long-duration missions, advanced propulsion capabilities, and scalable power solutions for commercial, defense, and scientific applications.

“The future of space infrastructure depends on scalable, high-power solutions, and nuclear technology is the key. Our collaboration with Antares marks the beginning of a new chapter in spaceflight, where spacecraft can operate longer, travel farther, and support missions that were once impossible.” – Matt Schmidgall, CEO of ExLabs

Advancing U.S. Leadership in Space with Nuclear-Powered Missions

The partnership will kick-off with a GEO demonstration mission, where ExLabs will build and deploy a spacecraft hosting Antares’ nuclear microreactor. This mission will serve as a critical validation for space-based nuclear power and set the stage for broader adoption of nuclear technologies for GEO+ missions.

Both ExLabs and Antares have multiple existing contracts with the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force. This partnership represents a critical step forward in U.S. leadership in space and strengthens national capabilities in high-power space operations. The SERV platform will provide a mission-ready nuclear spacecraft to support civil government, defense, and commercial customers looking to expand their reach beyond GEO+ to the Moon, Mars, and asteroid targets.

A Bold Step Toward the Future of Space Exploration

Beyond the initial demonstration, ExLabs and Antares will pursue long-term strategic collaborations, with ExLabs serving as a partner spacecraft provider and module integrator for Antares’ nuclear systems in space-based applications. The SERV platform will be optimized for nuclear propulsion, providing next-generation capabilities for missions to the Moon, Mars, and asteroids.

“This partnership pairs two companies with an ambitious vision and pragmatic roadmaps to bring space nuclear technologies to bear. For too long, space nuclear power has solely existed in conceptual studies – now it’s time to build.” said Will Madsen, Head of Mission Engineering at Antares.”

About ExLabs:

ExLabs is at the forefront of scalable deep-space exploration, providing modular spacecraft solutions that enable affordable and frequent missions to GEO & beyond. With a Mission-as-a-Service model, ExLabs is unlocking the potential of deep-space exploration, planetary defense, and off-world resource utilization.

About Antares:

Antares is a leader in advanced nuclear reactor technologies, developing scalable microreactors for terrestrial and space-based applications. By providing reliable and high-power solutions, Antares is enabling the next generation of nuclear-powered space missions for defense, commercial, and scientific exploration.

Arcadis wins share of $1.5 billion contract to support US Air Force environmental programs worldwide

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March 27, 2025

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Arcadis wins share of $1.5 billion contract to support US Air Force environmental programs worldwide

Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, today announced it has won a U.S. Air Force Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for planning and engineering environmental services. This is a $1.5 billion contract, focused on conservation, clean-up and compliance across all US Air Force headquarters, major commands, and installations both within and outside the contiguous United States.

The contract, beginning in March 2025 with a five-year base ordering period and a single five-year option, allows for a total project period of up to ten years. Work will be performed at various locations within and outside the contiguous United States and is expected to be completed by March 2035.

Under the contract, Arcadis will provide a comprehensive range of planning and engineering services, including design and construction management to advance key environmental programs and projects for the US Air Force. The scope of work primarily focuses on environmental restoration, conservation and planning, environmental quality, environmental compliance, and other related services. By aligning with environmental regulations, these efforts will help safeguard both operational readiness and public health.

Leveraging its global footprint and deep technical innovation, Arcadis will introduce cutting-edge remediation techniques. This may include patented tools such as Arcadis’s Thermal In-Situ Sustainable Remediation (TISR) solution, which uses solar energy to accelerate natural contaminant breakdown, deployed alongside other new and proven technologies to address historical and emerging contaminants of concern.

Alexander Rothchild, Business Area Director, Resilience Environment at Arcadis, said: “The work for this contract reflects our shared commitment with the U.S. Air Force to addressing environmental challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions. Our team takes pride in delivering services that meet compliance requirements while driving meaningful progress in environmental stewardship. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Air Force while helping to achieve its mission with resilience and sustainability at the forefront.”

Tom Rose, Federal Sector Lead for Arcadis, said: “This contract award underscores Arcadis’s strong reputation and expertise in delivering high-quality environmental and engineering solutions. We are honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the U.S. Air Force and remain committed to supporting their mission with sustainable and innovative environmental solutions.”

ABOUT ARCADIS
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. As part of our commitment to accelerating a planet positive future, we work with our clients to make sustainable project choices, combining digital and human innovation, and embracing future-focused skills across the environment, energy and water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure sectors. We operate in over 30 countries, and in 2023 reported €5.0 billion in gross revenues. www.arcadis.com

Kayhan Space Rolls Out First-of-Its-Kind Business & Operator Directory to Streamline Satellite Industry Coordination

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March 27, 2025

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Kayhan Space Rolls Out First-of-Its-Kind Business & Operator Directory to Streamline Satellite Industry Coordination

Kayhan Space, a leading provider of next-generation spaceflight safety solutions, today announced the full rollout of its Satcat Business Directory, a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind database designed to provide verified, up-to-date information on the organizations shaping the global satellite industry. Now live as part of Kayhan’s Satcat Product Suite, the directory enhances transparency and coordination in low Earth orbit (LEO) and beyond by making it easier for stakeholders to discover, connect, and collaborate.

The Satcat Business Directory includes detailed listings for thousands of satellite operators, manufacturers, agencies, and service providers worldwide. Each profile features a robust set of data, including organizational summaries, point of contact, executive leadership, location, affiliated businesses, and direct communication channels such as phone, email, and social media. The directory also offers unique insights into operational data such as RSOs, satellite counts, orbits, CONOPS, launch history, and more – making it the most comprehensive industry resource of its kind.

“For too long, operators and stakeholders across the space domain have lacked a centralized, reliable source of information about each other,” said Araz Feyzi, CTO and Co-Founder of Kayhan Space. “Our Satcat Business Directory fills that gap, and we’re inviting all relevant businesses to visit the site and claim their page. Verified users can edit and update their listings to ensure accurate, authoritative information is available to the entire community.”

For organizations with satellites in orbit, each listing links to a dedicated breakout page displaying all of the company’s space assets with full technical and mission data – including satellite catalog numbers, launch details, orbits, TLEs, and more – offering deeper insight into active missions and asset ownership.

With thousands of organizations already listed – and more being added regularly – the Satcat Business Directory is the most comprehensive open-access directory available to the space industry today. The directory provides a single unified platform for deep insight into the space industry.

The full rollout of the directory builds on Kayhan Space’s vision for a safer, more connected orbital environment. By making it easier for satellite operators to identify and communicate with one another, the directory plays a critical role in enabling faster deconfliction, improved collaboration, and more coordinated mission planning, especially vital for active fleets in LEO.

To explore or claim a Satcat Business Directory listing, visit https://www.satcat.com/businesses. Learn more about the Satcat Product Suite by visiting Kayhan Space at the Space Symposium (April 7-10), Booth #338 in the BAE Systems Exhibit Center South Hall.

ABOUT KAYHAN SPACE

Kayhan Space Corp. is a leading developer of advanced spaceflight intelligence and autonomous safety solutions for both government and commercial operators. Driven by a mission to make spaceflight safer, the company leads the industry in Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Coordination capabilities through its groundbreaking platform, Satcat Product Suite. Kayhan Space’s innovative solutions are trusted by the world’s top commercial operators and have secured contracts with the Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, and NASA.

Founded in 2019, Kayhan Space is a U.S.-owned and operated company based in Colorado. Its leadership team comprises seasoned spaceflight experts with extensive experience supporting NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) missions, alongside software engineers skilled in high-performance cloud computing and advanced product development.

Learn more at https://kayhan.space/

AI Breakthroughs of 2025: Celebrating the Visionaries, Innovators, and Trailblazers of the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards

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March 27, 2025

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AI Breakthroughs of 2025: Celebrating the Visionaries, Innovators, and Trailblazers of the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards

The Business Intelligence Group proudly announces the winners and finalists of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding organizations, products, and individuals who are driving innovation and redefining possibilities in AI.

This year’s honorees represent the pinnacle of AI advancement, excelling in predictive analytics, generative AI, explainable AI, and beyond. Selected by a panel of industry experts, these winners exemplify the transformative power of artificial intelligence across diverse industries, from finance and healthcare to cybersecurity and autonomous systems.

“We are honored to recognize these trailblazers who are pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve,” said Russ Fordyce, CEO of the Business Intelligence Group. “These innovators are not only demonstrating technical excellence but also showing how AI can be harnessed to solve real-world challenges and improve lives.”

Winners of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards

Leading AI Professionals

Kevin M. Alvero, Chief Compliance Officer, Integral Ad Science
John Goodson, Chief Product and Technology Officer, CCC Intelligent Solutions
Ranjith Gopalan, Principal Consultant, Cognizant
Kerry McLean, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Intuit
Matt Pearce, Solutions Director and AI/ML Capability Lead, General Dynamics Information Technology
Brandon Sawalich, President & CEO, Starkey

Outstanding Organizations

7Learnings GmbH – Predictive Analytics
Aclara Resources – Digital Twin Technology
Ally Financial for its Innovation Challenge on Responsible AI – AI In Ethical Decision-Making
Alorica – Business Services
Ambiq – Edge AI
Beyond Limits – Automated Reasoning
Bitdeer AI – Internet and Technology
BotBuilders – Automation
Businessolver – Augmented Intelligence
CCC Intelligent Solutions – Computer Vision
Cherre – Real Estate
Darktrace – Cybersecurity AI
DataForce (a TransPerfect company) – Natural Language Processing
DDN Infinia – Software
DialogueTrainer – Business Services
Geotab AI Driven Fleet Management – Automotive
GoSecure, Inc. – Cybersecurity AI
Helm.ai – Machine Learning
Holistic AI – Generative AI
Icertis – Generative AI
ImmuniWeb® AI Platform – Cybersecurity AI
Integrity – Insurance
Intelligencia AI – Pharmaceutical
Interac Corp – Fraud Detection And Prevention
IntouchCX – Augmented Intelligence
Invisible Technologies – Business Services
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace – Autonomous Systems
Lightspeed Voice – Insurance
ModelOp – Explainable AI (XAI)
Monks – Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
Netcracker Technology – Telecommunications
Next Property – Real Estate
Photoroom – Generative AI
PROS – Software
Reclaim Health – Health
Resolve Tech Solutions – Juno Labs Division – Hybrid Intelligent System
SambaNova Systems – Hardware & Semiconductors
SandboxAQ – Quantum AI
Satalia – AI for Social Good
Scienaptic AI – Banking and Financial services
Smarsh – Fraud Detection And Prevention
Startek® – Generative AI
TD Bank Group – Banking and Financial services
Virtualitics Integrated Readiness Optimization – Defense
WalkMe – Human-Machine Interaction
Welldoc – Health
WNS Analytics – Machine Learning
Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions – Law

Innovative AI Products

AccountantX AI – Explainable AI (XAI)
ADP Assist – Hybrid Intelligent System
unitQ agentQ – Generative AI
Schneider Electric SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller – Energy Management AI
Aitech – Defense
Anaconda AI Navigator – Human-Machine Interaction
Annual Copyright License – Knowledge Management
AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability PathwaysTM – Strategic Planning
Atlantic.Net Cloud Hosting and Storage Solutions, an NVIDIA Partner Network Cloud Partner (NCP) – Internet and Technology
AutoScheduler.AI – Automated Planning And Scheduling
Bigdata.com – Banking and Financial services
BigID – Cybersecurity AI
Blackbird.AI – Cybersecurity AI
CapeStart’s MadeAi™ GenAI-enabled Platform for Life Sciences – Generative AI
Capgemini’s Digital Human Avatar Anna – Natural Language Processing
Charlotte AI – Cybersecurity AI
CIAIRA- – Pharmaceutical
CIBC AI (CAI) – Generative AI
Cognaize – Banking and Financial services
Comtrac NextGen AI streamlining the Criminal Justice Process – Expert System
Conative AI – Predictive Analytics
Concentrix Marketing Engagement Platform (MEP) – Knowledge Management
Concentrix MyPeople: Predictive Analytics Workforce Retention – Predictive Analytics
Copado AI-powered DevOps Agents – Intelligent Agent
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) Solution – Hospitality
D2L Lumi – Education
Dash by LocaliQ – Automation
Datasite Intelligence – Machine Learning
DeepL’s Language AI Platform – Machine Learning
Depo CoPilot – Law
DigitalOwl Case Notes – Insurance
DiscoverCars.com – Intelligent Agent
Dstillery’s ID-free® Targeting Technology – Machine Learning
DTS Clear Dialogue™ – AI for Accessibility
EverAI Labs – a subsidiary company under Everise – Automation
EVERSANA’s AI-Powered HCP Panels – Digital Twin Technology
EY WeVerse – Metaverse Applications
Five9 Intelligent Virtual Agent – Intelligent Agent
Further’s Presence Score – Strategic Planning
Grokker GrokkyAi- – Health
HealthEquity – Automation
HealthEquity – Health
Hypercell for GenAI – AI for Accessibility
IBM Carbon for AI – Explainable AI (XAI)
IBM Cloud Vela 2: AI Accelerated Clusters – Generative AI
IBM Consulting Advantage – Business Services
Integrated Readiness Optimization – Defense
Jupiter Intelligence – AI for Social Good
Lattice Nexus™ 2 FPGA Platform – Hardware & Semiconductors
Lattice sensAI™solution stack – Edge AI
Legion Workforce Management – Automated Planning And Scheduling
Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA – Internet and Technology
Malkom.ai – Automated Planning And Scheduling
MedCerts – Generative AI
MediaGo – Machine Learning
Messagepoint – Hybrid Intelligent System
Monks.Flow – Expert System
Pega GenAI Blueprint – Generative AI
Penguin Solutions OriginAI® – Internet and Technology
Perficient GenAI Integrity – AI In Ethical Decision-Making
Phenom X+ – Augmented Intelligence
Prezent – Generative AI
Protectstar Antivirus AI – Software
Quantiphi baioniq – Generative AI
Realm-X – Natural Language Processing
Research Genie – Augmented Intelligence
Rimini Street – Software
RWS – Human-Machine Interaction
RWS – Neural Machine Translation
Signal-Based Merchandising by Trax Retail – Computer Vision
Simbian AI Agents – Cybersecurity AI
SPECFLEXTM AI for Sustainable Mobility – Automotive
TD GenAI Virtual Assistant – Banking and Financial services
The MadeAi- GenAI-enabled Platform for Life Sciences – Generative AI
Upstream Works Agent Assist for Contact Centers – Intelligent Agent
Verkada Cameras – Computer Vision
Veryon Reliability – Software
ViantAI – Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
VinAI’s DrunkSense – Automotive
WNS KnowRA+ – Knowledge Management
ZoomInfo Copilot – Software

Finalists: Recognizing Excellence Beyond the Winners

The Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards also acknowledge finalists whose outstanding innovations scored above our benchmark but narrowly missed the top position in their categories. These organizations have demonstrated remarkable contributions to the AI industry and deserve recognition for their excellence.

Notable Finalists: Adeia, Agiloft, Abnormal Security’s AI Security Mailbox, aisera, All CORE Condition Predictive Model by Certilytics, AMSimpkins and Associates, Appvance, TELUS Digital Asynchronous messaging, Benchmark Gensuite®, Canvass AI, CareDx, Inc., CCH Axcess Tax with CCH AnswerConnect GenAI Integration, CCH Tagetik Intelligent Platform, Cognaize, Concentrix Polyglot, NICE CXone Mpower Actions, Dealpath’s AI Extract, Design Copilot NX, Dun & Bradstreet ChatD&BTM, Dyania Health, Inc., Enkrypt AI, EPAM AI DIAL, EtonGPT, EverGPT from Foundever®, Five9 GenAI Studio, Flight Control by Clinch: COPILOT, Freshworks Freddy AI Agent, fullthrottle.ai®, G-P GiaTM, Generate by Iterate.ai, Mplus, HaystackID® Core Intelligence AI-, IBM Sales Insight Assistant, Institute for Information Industry (III) VoiceMed, IntelliAssistant by Intellias, Lightning AI AI Hub, Market Intelligence Hub, Morpheus’ Agentic AI Industry Accelerator from Endava, NBCUniversal’s OLI, Pearl AI, PMG’s Alli, Pricefx Copilot, SEERai by Galorath Incorporated, SymphonyAI Eureka AI Platform, V-Hive, Verint Agent Copilot Bots, WNS Fare-Assist, WNS KnowRA+, and WNS SKENSE.

The Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards celebrate those at the forefront of AI’s evolution. From startups pioneering new applications to established enterprises leveraging AI to drive efficiency and innovation, these winners and finalists are setting new standards for the industry.

For more details on the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards and a complete list of winners and finalists, visit https://www.bintelligence.com/awards/artificial-intelligence-excellence-awards.

Cliniphai and Adherence Partner on Translation and Localization for Clinical Trial Endpoints and Patient-Facing Materials on World Adherence Day 2025

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March 27, 2025

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Cliniphai and Adherence Partner on Translation and Localization for Clinical Trial Endpoints and Patient-Facing Materials on World Adherence Day 2025

Great Falls, Mont. and Long Beach, Calif. – Cliniphai, an AI Agent and Framework platform designed to solve complex challenges in life sciences, has announced a strategic partnership with Adherence, a digital health startup specializing in medication adherence predictive analytics. Adherence leverages real-world adherence data and behavioral insights to identify patterns, predict non-adherence risks, and drive targeted interventions. Through this collaboration, the two companies aim to expand access to high-quality adherence data, transforming how clinical translation and localization are implemented in global healthcare.

Starting today, Cliniphai’s Athena™ platform and the Adherence ATLAS™ (Adherence Tools and Location Analytics System) platform will come together to drive an unprecedented 24-hour global adherence initiative. ATLAS will collect and analyze more than 1,000 real-time adherence assessments from healthcare providers and patients across the world with support from Athena. In parallel, Cliniphai and Adherence are embarking on a landmark project to demonstrate how Athena’s human-guided, AI-augmented translation technology can streamline the localization of clinical trial endpoints and patient-facing materials to ensure faster timelines, greater cost-efficiency, and uncompromising clinical quality.

“This partnership represents a major step forward in advancing global adherence science and transforming how clinical trials engage diverse populations,” said Jason Martin, MS, MBA, Chairman and Co-Founder at Cliniphai. “Working alongside Philip Morisky and his team, we’re equally amplifying the reach and impact of the MMAS and demonstrating how Athena can redefine clinical translation by delivering high-quality, regulatory-compliant localizations with unprecedented speed, accuracy, and scale. Together, we’re setting a new standard for how life sciences organizations connect with patients and improve health outcomes worldwide.”

Raising the bar for global adherence and localization

The Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) is a globally recognized, validated gold standard for measuring medication adherence in clinical trials and healthcare settings. As part of this collaboration, Cliniphai will localize MMAS condition-specific instruments into five additional languages, including Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and French, with plans to expand to all 40 languages currently covered within the tool.

Key project objectives include:

Faster localization, with early beta testing showing a potential 3x increase in speed compared to traditional methods and measuring through complete end-to-end timelines.
Greater cost-efficiency, projecting a 2-3x reduction in cost for translation and localization processes for greater access and scalability.
Maintaining clinical equivalence and compliance, by upholding MMAS’s clinical validity through expert reviews, cognitive field testing, and co-validation by Dr. Morisky’s expert network. All work aligns with ISPOR standards and best practices in global health research.

“This partnership helps us strengthen the clinical application of MMAS globally and gives us the opportunity to further expand language capabilities to improve accessibility and global adoption,” said Philip Morisky, Chief Optimus of Adherence. “It also accelerates the development of Athena as a trusted platform that addresses the critical challenge of ensuring that language is never a barrier to better data, deeper insights, and improved patient outcomes. Together, we are laying the foundation for a more inclusive and effective approach to medication adherence worldwide.”

A global call to action

On March 27, Adherence and its ATLAS platform will offer the world’s first real-time snapshot of global medication adherence, powered by MMAS assessments. The event will collect adherence data from every inhabited continent, providing a powerful lens into the behaviors and challenges that impact health outcomes globally.

The World Adherence Day initiative has already garnered participation commitments from several teaching hospitals and universities worldwide. Students, residents, and community health workers will conduct MMAS assessments within their local communities, pharmacies, and hospitals, generating meaningful data to inform future healthcare policies and practices.

Those interested can get involved in the following ways:

Explore the ATLAS™ adherence map and watch real-time adherence data unfold live at tinyurl.com/atlasadherence (password: adherenceday2025).
Contribute to the Global Study by participating in the MMAS-8 survey at tinyurl.com/atlasmmas.
Universities, sponsors, and healthcare organizations are invited to take part in this historic initiative and gain early insights from this transformative data set. Sign up at tinyurl.com/atlasregister

For more information on Athena by Cliniphai, visit: www.cliniphai.com.

About Cliniphai

Cliniphai is an AI Agent and Framework platform purpose-built to solve complex challenges in life sciences that accelerates innovation, streamlines operations, and enables smarter decision-making across the entire value chain. The company’s flagship platform, Athena, is an AI-powered clinical translation and localization tool focused on delivering secure, compliant, and high-quality solutions for life sciences. Founded by industry veterans in clinical trial execution, technology development, and regulatory compliance, Cliniphai is redefining how organizations approach AI in life sciences—without compromising accuracy, security, or compliance. For more information, visit: https://www.cliniphai.com/.

About Adherence

Adherence, operated by Philip Morisky and his team of data scientists, is a global leader in advancing medication adherence science. Adherence develops and manages the many derivatives of the Morisky Medication Adherence Scales (MMAS), the internationally recognized gold standard for measuring and improving medication adherence in clinical trials, healthcare systems, and public health initiatives. Validated in thousands of peer-reviewed studies and used in over 100 countries, the MMAS provides healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers with reliable, actionable insights that enhance patient outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making. For more information, visit https://www.adherence.cc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Litchfield Special Risks, Inc.

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March 24, 2025

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Litchfield Special Risks, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that its U.S. wholesale brokerage, binding authority and programs division, Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS), has acquired El Paso, Texas-based Litchfield Special Risks, Inc. (LSR). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

LSR is a wholesale insurance broker and managing general agency (MGA) specializing in transportation and property/casualty solutions for retail agents in Texas and the Southwest US. Bill Brenton and his team will remain in their current location under the direction of Ash Thomas, VP-Western Region for RPS.

“LSR’s market reputation and transportation niche expertise will expand RPS’s capabilities in Texas,” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman and CEO. “I am excited to welcome Bill and his associates to our growing team.”

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

Despite Insurers’ Profitable 2024 Results, U.S. Commercial Insurance Market Faces Growing Uncertainty: Lockton Market Update

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March 24, 2025

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Despite Insurers’ Profitable 2024 Results, U.S. Commercial Insurance Market Faces Growing Uncertainty: Lockton Market Update

At the start of 2025, the U.S. property and casualty insurance market remains largely stable and predictable. However, growing economic uncertainty, social inflation, and other issues are raising questions about the outlook for the rest of the year, according to the latest edition of the Lockton Market Update.

The quarterly report published by Lockton, the world’s largest privately held and independent insurance broker, offers timely and relevant insights for commercial insurance buyers. The March report covers U.S. economic conditions, major industry headwinds and tailwinds, and includes a Q&A with an experienced risk professional on the biggest challenges in today’s insurance market.

“Major industry headwinds such as social inflation, natural catastrophes, climate change, trade wars, tariffs, and regulatory changes are adding to the market uncertainty,” said Vince Gaffigan, EVP, Director of Risk Consulting for Lockton. “Now, more than ever, businesses should be reevaluating their insurance programs to safeguard their operations and protect their balance sheets.”

Conditions remain buyer-friendly across most major lines, including property, workers’ compensation, directors and officers liability (D&O), and cyber. A notable exception is third-party liability, which continues to be reshaped by social inflation, driving pricing up and capacity down.

“Businesses must adapt to numerous factors impacting the market, including new risks involving trends like AI, cybersecurity, social inflation, and geopolitical crises,” said Greg Spore, Lockton’s U.S. Financial Services Market Leader. “These conditions make the information and advice in our report even more crucial as business leaders navigate an evolving landscape.”

Explore the March 2025 Lockton Market Update now for more market insights and recommendations for insurance buyers.

About Lockton

What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton’s private ownership empowers its 12,600+ Associates doing business in over 140 countries to focus solely on clients’ risk, insurance and people needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For more information, visit www.lockton.com.

Blanchard Announces Strategic Partnership with RocheMartin

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Blanchard Announces Strategic Partnership with RocheMartin

Blanchard^®, a global pioneer in leadership development, consulting, and coaching for more than 45 years, has announced a strategic partnership with RocheMartin, a leading provider of emotional intelligence (EI) solutions. Blanchard will incorporate RocheMartin’s scientifically validated Emotional Capital assessment and development solutions into its world-class leadership development solutions to create learning experiences designed to enhance self-awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, and decision-making for leaders at all levels.

“Although we have worked together for more than ten years, this partnership with RocheMartin represents a significant step forward in helping leaders develop the emotional intelligence skills needed to navigate complexity and inspire high performance,” said Lael Good, Director of Global Consulting Services at Blanchard. “By integrating emotional intelligence with our proven leadership development approach, we’re equipping leaders with the tools to build stronger relationships, foster innovation, and create positive workplace cultures.”

“We are proud to collaborate with Blanchard and, while our partnership spans more than a decade, this next phase represents a major leap forward in equipping leaders with the emotional intelligence skills required to drive high performance,” said Dr Martyn Newman, Executive Chairman of RocheMartin. “Blanchard’s proven expertise in developing world-class leaders, combined with our advanced, scientifically validated emotional intelligence tools, creates a powerful synergy that sets the international standard for shaping extraordinary workplace cultures.”

About Blanchard
Blanchard is a global leader in leadership development, consulting, and coaching. For more than 45 years, Blanchard has partnered with organizations to maximize individual achievement and organizational performance, bringing measurable progress and true transformation. Blanchard’s SLII^® is the global leadership model of choice, powering inspired leaders for more than 10,000 organizations worldwide. Blanchard also offers a suite of award-winning solutions through flexible delivery modalities to meet the specific needs of clients and learners. Discover more at www.blanchard.com.

About RocheMartin
RocheMartin is a world-renowned provider of emotional intelligence assessments, coaching, and leadership development solutions. The company’s Emotional Capital framework helps organizations build emotionally intelligent leaders who excel in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment. Learn more at RocheMartin.

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