Archive: November 11, 2021

Pega Announces Collaboration with Google Cloud to Improve Personalization in Healthcare

Organizations to benefit from more holistic customer views and deeper insights to provide optimal care across healthcare experiences

Bangalore – November 11, 2021 – Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA) today announced a collaboration with Google Cloud that will help improve experiences in healthcare with better data insights and personalization. This partnership between Pega and Google Cloud will bring together the capabilities of Google Cloud’s Healthcare Data Engine and Pega’s suite of intelligent healthcare solutions. Organizations will be better positioned to deliver optimal care and health outcomes to millions of people by combining Google Cloud’s efficient, comprehensive data platform and Pega’s personalized recommendations.

New healthcare models have created siloed experiences for multiple audiences across departments within a single organization – including members with insurance questions, authorized care givers, patients living with chronic disease, and more. Additionally, the shift to digital records has created an explosion of data that many organizations struggle to manage. These shifts have surfaced new challenges to combine multiple data sources and take appropriate action on consumers’ channel of choice with tailored care and service.

This partnership with Google Cloud will allow Pega’s clients to configure their applications so Google Cloud’s Healthcare Data Engine — which enables advanced analytics and AI in a secure, compliant, and scalable cloud environment — seamlessly works with Pega’s healthcare solutions. These solutions include Pega Care ManagementTM, Pega Customer ServiceTM for Healthcare, Pega Sales AutomationTM for Healthcare, and Pega Customer Decision HubTM. Google Cloud’s Healthcare Data Engine harmonizes data from multiple sources, including medical records, claims, clinical trials, and research data, providing a foundation for Pega to facilitate and optimize millions of individualized, data-based conversations between consumers and health organizations, including service and claims interactions, and care navigation activities.

By aligning these technologies, healthcare organizations can make better real-time decisions around gaps in care and population health, gain access to better patient and member views, and improve clinical trials. Organizations will be able to unlock their data’s full potential to enable more personalized engagement, care, and services, ultimately creating better health outcomes and experiences.

Quotes & Commentary

“Google Cloud continues to seek partnerships that expand Healthcare Data Engine’s comprehensive clinical data harmonization capabilities at scale to enable our customers to make near real-time healthcare decisions,” says Chris Sakalosky, Managing Director, US Healthcare & Life Science, Google Cloud. “We are excited to partner with Pega to enable healthcare organizations to unlock the power of their data to provide relevant, timely, and personalized experiences for patients, clinicians, and their entire organization.”

“As the healthcare industry becomes increasingly more complicated, organizations need solutions that cut through the complexity to provide more seamless and quality experiences for health consumers,” said Hayden Stafford, president, global client engagement, Pegasystems. “Clients will be able to maximize the impact of Google Cloud’s data and analytics capabilities in combination with Pega’s intelligent next-best-action recommendations for the most tailored care and service possible. This results in happier customers and, most importantly, better health outcomes.”

Rocking Deals continues its seamless growth with the launch of a new store in Leh, Ladakh

India, November 11, 2021: Rocking Deals, the world’s leading excess inventory brand, has forayed into Ladakh by opening its maiden branch in Leh, on 3rd November 2021. A first of its kind in the region, Rocking Deals aims to penetrate the hinterlands and make rocking deals on a variety of goods available to consumers across the length and breadth of India. The feature rich store houses a wide range of mobiles, mobile accessories, home appliances, computer accessories, speakers, toys, cosmetics, groceries and sports equipments to name a few.

The newly launched store at such a high altitude will provide a unique and differentiated retail experience to the consumers of Rocking Deals. This store will not only display new and innovative products, it will also be a one stop solution for consumers who want to experience a diverse set of advanced features that the products have to offer. Poised to create yet another success story and equipped with a well trained staff of five at the store, Rocking Deals is growing by leaps and bounds as India’s most authentic solution for all unboxed, returns excess inventory and refurbished inventory. With a never seen before concept, that makes all branded products available for one and all under one roof, it has revolutionised shopping for millions of customers worldwide.

Yuvraj Aman Singh, Founder and CEO of Rocking Deals states that, “We are confident about our expansion plans as we have a unique selling proposition, stringent processes to maintain quality which we combine with seamless customer experience, making us a trustworthy player in the industry. We recently expanded by opening our stores in Faridabad and Gurgoan. Our foray into Ladakh, is an extension of our belief of making rocking deals on the hottest range of products affordable and accessible to customers across the country. As we consolidate our position as the world’s largest excess inventory and open box brand,we will continue to build our presence domestically in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, where we have experienced a growing demand for our products and services.

Rocking Deals is the largest such national distribution platform of its kind enabling retailers and businesses to source merchandise from them for all kind of products on a single platform. Rocking Deals recently opened its stores in Faridabad and Gurgoan as well as plans to open more stores in tier 2 and tier 3.

Now, directly donate money from recyclable ‘raddi’ to NGOs: ReCircle, DanaMojo join hands for a unique social sustainability initiative

Mumbai, Tuesday, November 10, 2021: In an initiative to recycle waste from organizations and individuals, and support non-profits at the same time, ReCircle, a resource recovery enterprise has tied up with DanaMojo, an online payments solution platform exclusively for NGOs. The initiative will allow patrons to seamlessly donate the proceeds received by them in exchange for the scrap collected to select NGOs.

ReCircle works with consumers to recover their waste, institutes awareness campaigns about segregation and suitable disposal of unwanted waste and has now brought out this unique transaction initiative involving a charity-based ‘barter system’, whereby customers can easily donate the funds they would otherwise earn from selling their scrap.

With its latest initiative, ReCircle will offer individuals discarding their recyclables (paper, metal, plastic, and glass) the option to donate the proceeds to either of the 3 NGOs they work with – The Helping Hands Foundation, St Catherine of Siena School & Orphanage and World for All through the platform operated by DanaMojo.

DanaMojo was born out of the realization that NGOs needed a specialized integrated payment solution that helped them save cost, time and effort. Founded by Dhaval Udani with his extensive experience with not for profit organizations and technology, DanaMojo offers its services to close to 1000 NGOs, and takes into consideration all the legalities of the Indian government while making it extremely accessible and easy to use.

Rahul Nainani, Founder, ReCircle says: “At ReCircle, we have always aimed to inspire a circular waste economy, while promoting responsible consumerism. Our initiative of donating one’s proceeds from unwanted scrap is a no brainer. Our collaboration with DanaMojo has helped us streamline this process further and made it extremely easy and transparent for our patrons.”

Dhaval Udani, CEO of DanaMojo says, “We are proud to be the payment platform of choice for ReCircle that has introduced this brilliant concept and made it so easy for people to do good from both perspectives – disposing responsibly and making a difference by donating these proceeds to a valuable cause. This also expands the donor base for NGOs, to people who want to help with a simple everyday act of kindness.”

In addition to a strong focus on waste management and sustainability, the joint initiative will give back to society and positively impact human lives. While preventing waste from entering landfills and oceans, the initiative will also bring about a mindset shift about recyclable ‘waste’ itself, which could now be seen as a resource to add a caring touch to another life.

About ReCircle:

Aiming to inspire a circular waste economy, while promoting responsible consumerism, ReCircle has multilayered but interlinked goals. It is also a social impact organization that strives to build an inclusive and ethical platform upon which it can create structure, increase the standard of living, and provide dignity to the nation’s unseen task force – waste-pickers, who constitute a majority of India’s informal waste economy. With fair-trade and zero child-labor standards in place, ReCircle works at the grassroots level.

Over the years, ReCircle has evolved into a multi-stakeholder agency, with the aim to provide every person and organization with a customizable solution for their waste management needs.

About DanaMojo

DanaMojo is India’s First Integrated Payment Solutions Platform for NGOs that offers a holistic solution, reducing the overall cost, time and effort for NGOs while supporting their objective of increasing donations. Since its launch in 2016, DanaMojo has on- boarded close to 1000 NGOs on its platform including Goonj, Karunashraya, PETA, CRY amongst several others.

The Scientology Information Center Reminds Youth that Drugs Shatter Dreams

Photo caption: Christoph Roth holding his Oscar as seen in the Scientology TV Program, Meet a Scientologist.

Clearwater, FL – On Sunday, November 7th, the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater highlights a story of creativity almost halted by drug addiction in Meet a Scientologist: Christoph Roth from the Scientology Network on DirecTV Channel 320.

“Overdoses are the number one cause of accidental death in our country,” said Amber Skjelset, Manager of the Scientology Information Center. “According to the CDC, there were 96,000 fatal overdoses in the U.S. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to March 2021.”

Since July, the Scientology Information Center has been sharing positive stories and programs from the Scientology Network every Sunday at 3:30 pm.

The Scientology Network, launched in March 2018, gives an unprecedented look at the Church of Scientology and Scientologists around the world. Its all-original series include: L. Ron Hubbard: in His Own Voice, Inside Scientology, Destination: Scientology, Meet a Scientologist, Voices for Humanity and more.

It is DirecTV Channel 320 and can also be streamed on or streaming at www.scientology.tv or through apps at appleTV, fireTV and ROKU.

This week’s presentation on November 7th highlighted the Meet a Scientologist episode of Christoph Roth, a visual effects designer who has made significant contributions to Hollywood. Originally from Germany, Christoph had his own scrapes with drugs and alcohol and eventually found solutions to his addiction in Scientology.

One attendee, Alvin, shared his thoughts about the program afterwards, “Christoph went out of his way to become a better person with Scientology. I believe there are opportunities to improve with Scientology if someone is interested.”

Programs such as Meet a Scientologist celebrate examples of people who come from different corners of the world, have different backgrounds and interests – and they are all Scientologists. These people share their stories of “staying the course” despite the ups and downs and how Scientology contributed to their success.

For more information on in-person showings of the Scientology Network at the Scientology Information Center, please contact Amber Skjelset, Center Manager at 727-467-6966 or email centermanager@cos.flag.org.

To take a self-guided tour of the Information Center anyone can stop by: Saturday 2pm-7pm and Sunday – Friday 10:30am-1pm and 2pm-7pm. No appointment is necessary.

The Scientology Information Center is located at 500 Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater.

For more information on Scientology, visit www.scientology.org or the Scientology Network on DirecTV channel 320, or streaming at www.scientology.tv or apps at AppleTV, FireTV and ROKU.

Meals On Wheels for Kids’ Holidays On Wheels teams up with Metropolitan Ministries to deliver Thanksgiving meals this Monday

Network to End Hunger’s Meals On Wheels for Kids program ensures that homebound and transportation-disadvantaged families have a nutritious and joyous holiday season

Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger (TBNEH), a tri-county leader in hunger relief, research, and program development, will partner again this holiday season with Metropolitan Ministries to fulfill its annual Meals On Wheels for Kids’ (MOW4Kids) Holidays On Wheels program.

The program will deliver a full holiday meal and toys to 2,000 homebound and transportation-disadvantaged families with children living in Tampa Bay this November and December. TBNEH will utilize over 300 volunteers to deliver to households that are homebound and do not have access to a reliable vehicle to get to other Metropolitan Ministries holiday meal distribution sites.

“In Tampa Bay, thousands of kids and their families live in fear of going hungry this holiday season,” said Caitlyn Peacock, Executive Director of TBNEH. “Most of us look forward to enjoying a delicious meal during the holidays, yet many of our neighbors will not have food on their table. The Meals on Wheels for Kids’ Holidays On Wheels program, in partnership with Metropolitan Ministries, will ensure homebound and transportation-disadvantaged kids and their families have a healthy and happy holiday season.”

Holidays On Wheels deliveries will occur between 9:00 AM-2:00 PM on Monday, November 15 (delivery of Thanksgiving meal ingredients) and Monday, December 13 (delivery of holiday meal ingredients and toys for children).

Families who qualify can register now for the December delivery by visiting www.networktoendhunger.org/holidays-on-wheels. Registration for the November delivery has closed.

• The program is open to households with children (0-18 years) living in Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas counties.
• An eligible household must either 1) lack access to a working or reliable vehicle and are unable to get rides for life-sustaining trips: medical, grocery, work, job-related training/education, and other vital services, or 2) is led by an adult that is largely homebound due to disability or illness.
• The head of the household must pass a background check and an adult must be home to receive the delivery.
• Deadlines to register for Thanksgiving is November 2nd and the December registration deadline is November 26th.

“We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger to continue homebound deliveries this holiday season,” said Tim Marks, Metropolitan Ministries president, and CEO. “We’re preparing to serve a total of 33,000 families, and many do not have access to transportation and simply can’t get to us. Together with the Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger, we can reach those facing immense hardship.”

Volunteers will pick up route sheets and special delivery items from various Metropolitan Ministry Holiday Tent pick-up sites throughout the tri-county area or the Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field and utilize their vehicles to deliver food and joy this holiday season. Visit www.networktoendhunger.org/volunteer to create a volunteer account and sign up to deliver. Once the volunteer car is loaded, routes will take about 60 minutes to complete.

Shiprocket Fulfillment scaled its processing capacity upto 1.8 lakh units per day during this festive season

New Delhi, November 11th, 2021: As the festive season continues in full swing, e-commerce players are facing a surge in demand. Shiprocket, India’s leading tech-enabled logistics and fulfillment platform, was processing 40,000 units per day through its fulfillment services and has now scaled to a peak of 1.8 lakh during this festive season sale. Currently, fulfillment warehouses range from 3,000 to 80,000 square feet and receive orders from sellers across different categories, but personal care remains at the top, followed by health and beauty, apparel and fashion accessories, and electronic accessories.

Shiprocket Fulfillment has observed a growth rate of over 90% month-over-month in the past 12 months, with 500+ clients onboard in less than eight months, of which 50-60% are D2C brands. Moving forward, Shiprocket plans to further bolster its fulfillment services by increasing its order processing capacity to 60,000 per day with 5 million inventory storage. Also, Shiprocket will expand its total warehousing area occupied to 4.5 lakh square feet to meet the required demand.

Speaking on the latest plans, Saahil Goel, Co-Founder, and CEO of Shiprocket said, “Shiprocket’s commitment is to provide a seamless, end-to-end fulfillment solution and has become the go-to, one-stop destination for all logistics and fulfillment requirements for lakhs of sellers on our platform. Amid this festive season, we have observed that a lot of marketplace sellers are using our services to ensure order fulfillment. With the increasing surge in demand for warehousing, we plan to expand our fulfillment capacity to be able to cater to more sellers.”

In Tier-II cities such as Surat, Jaipur, and Guwahati, Shiprocket Fulfillment delivers 5,000 units per day and 35,000 units per day in metros. In the near future, Shiprocket also plans to expand in cities like Lucknow, Hooghly, and Sonipat.

Fulfillment centers in Bangalore, Kolkata, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Mumbai are Shiprocket’s busiest and most preferred locations.

1982 Ventures invests in Lista, the MSME book-keeping app for the Philippines

Lista is empowering millions of MSME businesses in the Philippines move from pen and paper to digital says Herston Elton Powers of 1982.vc.

MANILA, Nov 10, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Lista is a bookkeeping app for MSMEs based in the Philippines. Through its financial inclusion app, they offer Filipinos a free and secure way of managing finances such as tracking debts, recording transactions, and even issuing invoices.

Lista raised an oversubscribed round from 1982 Ventures, East Ventures, Saison Capital, Alternate Ventures, Monde Nissin Family Ventures’ Willy Arifin and prominent angel investors such as former Grab Philippines President and co-founder Brian Cu, Pinelabs CEO Amrish Rau, CRED Founder Kunal Shah, Jupiter Bank Chief Executive Officer Jitendra Gupta and Google APAC Senior Execs Aurelien Pichon, Alap Bharadwaj.

Lista was founded by Aaron Villegas, an experienced entrepreneur with product experience, and Khriz Lim, a former Grab executive that led GrabFood’s expansion into the region. Since its launch in September, Lista has helped collect close to US$1.5 million in receivables of MSMEs all over the Philippines.

Aaron Villegas, co-founder of Lista, stated, “Helping Philippine MSMEs was an advocacy close to my heart. Growing up, I saw the challenges my family endured in running a sari-sari store (community store).” Continuing, “I spent almost a year just talking to various MSMEs in the province and trying different ideas to help them grow. And that’s when I realized that the first thing to do to really help them grow is through digitization and replacing pen and paper with easy-to-use tech.”

As the pandemic struck early last year, digitization of business processes proved to be pivotal in ensuring the continuity of business operations. Micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs were among the most affected during the prolonged quarantines – 74% of these businesses halted operations due to the lockdowns according to the country’s Department of Trade and Industry. MSMEs are vital to the Philippine economy as they comprise about 99.51% of business establishments in the country and employ around 63% of the country’s workforce, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Khriz Lim, former Grab executive and co-founder of Lista stated, “MSMEs are the backbone of the Philippine economy and it’s time we stop leaving them behind. Through this app, we want to revolutionize the way MSMEs operate and provide them with a reliable digital partner for small businesses in the country.”

Using digital tools can help fill this gap and allow them to record transactions and track their growth more easily. Lista aims to help MSMEs, including freelancers, logistics operators and riders, and other small businesses, digitize their business and provide a free and secure way of easily managing their finances.

Herston Elton Powers, Managing Partner of 1982 Ventures stated, “Lista is empowering millions of MSME businesses in the Philippines move from pen and paper to digital. The bookkeeping app space in the Philippines is wide open and Aaron and Khriz are the right founders to capture the opportunity. Lista’s product and strong traction have put them in pole position to win the market.”

Lista will use the funds to grow their team and expand their product offering to reach more MSMEs in the country.