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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Business VoIP Services - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Business VoIP Services is estimated at US$162.4 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$508.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.7% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. Several key factors are driving the growth and adoption of VoIP services. Integration with artificial intelligence (AI) allows VoIP systems to offer advanced features like voice-to-text transcriptions, intelligent call routing, and interactive voice response systems, improving customer service and operational efficiency. Regulatory compliance features are increasingly important as businesses face stricter data protection and privacy regulations, with VoIP providers offering built-in compliance features like encrypted communications and secure data storage. The rollout of 5G technology enhances VoIP performance by providing higher data transfer speeds and reduced latency, crucial for maintaining high-quality voice and video calls. The increase in remote work and global distribution of teams has made VoIP essential for maintaining effective communication, with its flexibility supporting a distributed workforce. Consumer demand for unified communications drives businesses to adopt VoIP services that bundle voice, video, messaging, and file sharing into one platform. Additionally, VoIP technology supports environmental sustainability by reducing the need for travel and lowering the carbon footprint associated with traditional telephony, appealing to businesses looking to enhance their sustainability practices. Enhanced customer experience technologies, such as call analytics and customer sentiment analysis, help businesses improve customer interaction and satisfaction, which is a critical competitive factor in many industries. Key Insights: Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Computer-to-Phone Configuration segment, which is expected to reach US$220.1 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 18.2%. The Computer-to-Computer Configuration segment is also set to grow at 16.0% CAGR over the analysis period. Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $41.7 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 22.5% CAGR to reach $132.6 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific. Report Features: Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030. In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as 8x8 Inc., AT&T, Inc., Avaya Inc., and more. Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments. Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 306 Forecast Period 2023 - 2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2023 $162.4 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $508.7 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 17.7% Regions Covered Global  MARKET OVERVIEW Influencer Market Insights World Market Trajectories Shifting of Voice Traffic Away from PSTN to Mobile and Internet Networks Paves the Way for the Emergence of VoIP Recent Market Activity Overview of VoIP Service Provider Strategies Catalyzing Growth Focused Strategies on Mobile VoIP VoIP Peering Agreements Bundled Services at Competitive Costs: A Key Service Differentiation Strategy Market Outlook Global Economic Update Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E) Business VoIP Services - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E) MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Noteworthy Market Trends & Drivers High Speed Internet Connectivity, Expanding Bandwidth & Falling Data Bandwidth Costs Prime the VoIP Market for Rapid Growth & Proliferation Pervasive Business WLANs & Strong Sales of Wi-Fi Phone Units Dives Demand for VoWLAN On the Back of Converged IT Environments, VoIP Gains Prominence as the Stepping Stone for UC Implementation Productivity Receives a Boost When BYOD Meets VoIP Sustained Value Created by Mobile & Affordable Audio Conferencing Drives Demand for VoIP Audio Conferencing Solutions The Move Towards Smart Offices Drives Interest in Connecting VoIP Networks to IoT Networks WebRTC Packs More Power into the VoIP Technology Mushrooming of SMEs Worldwide Bodes Well for the VoIP Services Market Cloud Telephony Emerges as the Most Successful Hosted Business Model The US$290 Billion Call Center Market Stands Tall as a Lucrative End-User of Business VoIP Services Virtualization of VoIP Eliminates Call Manager Resource Wastage Growing Investments in 4G, Promised Benefits of 5G & the Ensuing Emphasis on VoLTE to Boost Mobile VoIP Applications Disruptive Emergence of Social Business Drives the Integration of Social Media with VoIP FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS (Total 108 Featured) 8x8 Inc. AT&T, Inc. Avaya Inc. Cisco Systems Inc. Deutsche Telekom AG InPhonex LLC MegaPath Microsoft Corp. Mitel Networks Corporation Nextiva Orange Business Services RingCentral Inc. ShoreTel Inc. Sprint Corporation Telenor Group Verizon Enterprise Solutions Viber Media S.a r.l Vonage Holdings Corp. West Corporation For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/88tpo9 About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Contacts ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

The four-day conference highlights the critical role of independent pharmacies as accessible healthcare destinationsCONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network offered through Cencora, convened more than 3,500 independent pharmacy owners and other partners to celebrate its annual marquee tradeshow and conference, ThoughtSpot. Now in its 13th year, ThoughtSpot celebrates the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network and its pharmacists’ enduring dedication to improving the health and wellness of their communities, while paving the path of independent pharmacy forward. Held this year at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Fla., from July 24-27, ThoughtSpot provided a one-of-a-kind experience for Good Neighbor Pharmacy members to collaborate, learn and discover new resources to help them deliver patient care and advance the health of their communities. ThoughtSpot attendees had access to more than 30 continuing education sessions and certification programs this year, with sessions focused on helping them solve some of their most pressing challenges and opportunities to learn about technological integration and how to navigate regulatory developments. In addition, participants had the option to engage in networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. This year’s programming focused on positioning pharmacists as a resilient force for community healthcare evolution and included sharing tools and information for new pathways for advocacy and enhanced connections with patients: The new Storytelling Studio in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Marketing Lab provided expert information, best practices and hands-on training to help pharmacists learn how to tell their stories on social media to drive awareness of their products and services and better connect with their patients and community. The United in Care workshop Convened pharmacy peers from across the country to share their unique strategies for community engagement and business growth, giving pharmacy members even more ways to connect with the communities they serve. The Legislative Lounge provided an opportunity for Good Neighbor Pharmacy members to engage with members of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and Cencora team members and take action by learning about advocacy tools and resources, including tips on how to build effective relationships with elected and state officials, as well as guidelines for meeting with legislators. “Year after year, I am blown away by the collaboration, dedication and perseverance that our Good Neighbor Pharmacy members demonstrate in their pharmacies, which is the focus of our celebration at ThoughtSpot,” said Jenni Zilka, SVP, Community & Specialty Pharmacy and President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy. “Our Good Neighbor Pharmacy members face unique challenges to improve health in their communities, and we are proud to support their efforts by helping them advocate for fair reimbursement and the ability to provide clinical services, so that they can continue this vitally important work. Our goal is to help our members become a resilient force for change. This year’s ThoughtSpot celebrates all we have accomplished together as we look forward to what more we can achieve.” New Solutions to Support Pharmacy Patient Care Services At this year’s ThoughtSpot, Good Neighbor Pharmacy unveiled several new patient care services solutions for member pharmacies. Designed to enhance clinical service workflow, expand patient communications and improve operational efficiencies, these new options allow member pharmacies to focus on what matters most – taking care of their patients. Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s Inaugural Champions Awards As retail pharmacies, particularly independents, increasingly focus on specialized patient care, community outreach and diversified solutions, they have become known as healthcare destinations within their communities. This year’s ThoughtSpot featured a new awards program, the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Champion Awards, recognizing pharmacies displaying leadership and excellence in the specialized areas of advocacy, clinical care and storytelling. The awards honor Good Neighbor Pharmacy members who support the improvement and advancement of pharmacy practice and serve as an inspiration to their peers. 2024 Advocacy Champion: Phipps Pharmacy of Huntingdon, Jackson, McKenzie and Waverly, Tenn. and Southaven, Miss. Phipps Pharmacy was recognized for its unwavering dedication to advocating at the local, state and federal levels in support of independent pharmacies and pharmacists across America. An advocate since his early days in pharmacy school, President and CEO Jay Phipps has worked tirelessly to achieve many impressive wins for independent pharmacy. 2024 Clinical Care Champion: Bayboro Pharmacy & Wellness Center of Bayboro, N.C. Bayboro Pharmacy & Wellness Center was recognized for its compassionate dedication to patient care. Pharmacist and owner Lori Altman, alongside her co-owner and husband, Jonathan, have adapted their pharmacy practice to the unique healthcare needs of their community, striving to improve health outcomes through offering critical patient care services, including diabetes education, vaccinations, point-of-care testing and other disease-state management services. 2024 Storytelling Champion: HB Pharmacy of North Arlington, N.J. HB Pharmacy was recognized for its relentless commitment to increasing awareness of the pharmacy and the unique products and services it provides to patients. Co-owner Vince Bellitti initiated and led the marketing strategy to transform the pharmacy’s traditional word-of-mouth efforts into a digitally engaging story for the internet age. Alongside his co-owners James Park and John Bellitti, Vince Bellitti has effectively attracted new patients, retained existing patients and positioned the pharmacy as the trusted healthcare destination in its community. “Jay, Lori, Jonathan, Vince, John and James, as well as their peers that comprise the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, are the stewards of their communities’ health,” says Tim Cernohous, SVP & President of Community Retail and Long-Term Care Pharmacy at Cencora. “ThoughtSpot offers a chance to not only honor the accomplishments of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network but is also an opportunity for us to come together and advance our common goal of uplifting communities. As we adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment, our dedication to supporting our pharmacy partners remains stronger than ever, ensuring we are ready for the future of health.” About ThoughtSpot ThoughtSpot is an annual conference and trade show hosted by Good Neighbor Pharmacy on behalf of Cencora, which aims to equip independent pharmacists with practices and resources they can use to transform their businesses to improve profitability and maintain their position as a vital source of patient care in their local communities. For more information on ThoughtSpot, please visit https://www.wearegnp.com/thoughtspot2024. About Cencora Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our 46,000+ worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Cencora is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $250 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at investor.cencora.com Contacts Mackenzie Liberatori 267.252.5704 Mackenzie.Liberatori@cencora.com

ISG eBook features each woman selected as a finalist for the annual program across the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and IndiaSTAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$III #ISGWomeninDigitalAwards--Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, today announced the finalists for the 2024 ISG Women in Digital Awards program, recognizing exceptional leadership among women in digital roles. The 458 women finalists in the Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific and India, across five award categories, are detailed in an online ISG Women in Digital eBook, along with the independent panels of judges from each region. Winners will be announced during virtual awards ceremonies, by region, in September. “The ISG Women in Digital Awards program aims to promote the advancement of women in digital roles by recognizing the leaders who are changing the technology landscape,” said Michael P. Connors, chairman and CEO, ISG. “Congratulations to each finalist for the 2024 ISG Women in Digital Awards. Our firm is delighted to recognize your talents, accomplishments and contributions.” Regional winners will be named in the following categories: Digital Innovator: for making a significant impact on an organization, business or client through creative use of digital solutions; Rock Star Leader: for leading a major transformation with significant business impact and demonstrating exceptional leadership skills; Women’s Advocate: for playing an active role guiding women to succeed in the digital world; Rising Star: for demonstrating exceptional and continuous growth, with increasing levels of leadership, responsibility and sphere of impact; Digital Titan of the Year: recognizing the most outstanding “Woman in Digital” for 2024 in each region. “The ISG Women in Digital Awards program has grown exponentially in each of the three years since its launch in the Americas in 2022,” said Lois Coatney, partner and president, ISG EMEA Sales and Consulting, and executive sponsor of ISG Women in Digital. “This is indicative of just how many women are meaningfully impacting their organizations and the digital marketplace worldwide. We are inspired by their achievements, and we are thrilled to celebrate their successes.” The ISG Women in Digital Awards are part of the ISG Women in Digital community, established in 2018 to provide a platform to exchange practical advice and innovative ideas on diversity and advancement in the workplace. The community hosts a LinkedIn page, ISG Digital Dish webcasts and events for ISG employees and the greater IT and business services industry. The virtual awards ceremony for the Americas will be held on September 5, at 6 p.m., U.S. ET. Awards for EMEA will be presented September 12, at 6 p.m., GMT, and awards for Asia Pacific and India will be presented September 19, at 6 p.m., AEDT. For more information and to register for the ISG Women in Digital Awards ceremonies, visit the program website or contact ISG. About ISG ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com. Contacts Press Contacts: Will Thoretz, ISG +1 203 517 3119 will.thoretz@isg-one.com Julianna Sheridan, Matter Communications for ISG +1 978 518 4520 isg@matternow.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "2024 Recruitment Marketplaces Annual Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The 2024 Recruitment Marketplaces Annual is here, and it is no surprise to see a focus on AI. But it's not reshaping recruitment just yet, as the radical improvement in matching candidates to jobs has yet to materialize. It certainly takes the deep dive, though, into AI and other trends like employers focusing on early career candidates, the rise of skills-based hiring and how the recession is impacting job sites. More highlights include: Indeed, the world's No. 1 recruitment site, stumbles badly but backpedals. Google drops a test of job ads before it goes live (and what that means). Glassdoor and Kununu, two large employer review sites, are struggling with questions of anonymity, core to the function of employer reviews. CompuTrabajo, owned by RedArbor, becomes the No. 2 recruitment marketplace globally by visits. We also look at LinkedIn, Seek, Schibsted and other major recruitment companies. Plus: Top 50 list identifies the largest recruitment marketplace and classified sites worldwide Top 25 by revenue The leading recruitment marketplaces / classified companies in 66 countries And much more Key Topics Covered: Industry trends GenAI is everywhere, but it's mainly doing grunt work Although most of our respondents noted the inexorable adoption of GenAI, several noted most of the uses are little changed from a year ago Recession? Or rebound? Recruitment rocky in 2024 Recruitment marketplaces can be hit very hard during economic downturns but they keep operating and expect to come back The boom in early career hiring: A widening talent pool Generation Z will account for more than a quarter of the global workforce in the next year Global labor shortage leads drives skills-based hiring Talent acquisition experts are unanimous that an evolution toward skills- based hiring is a response to the dearth of qualified candidates Company spotlights Top 25 recruitment marketplace companies by revenue Only a handful of recruitment marketplaces are able to pass the $1 billion U.S. revenue mark Recruit Holdings: Glassdoor privacy, and Indeed drops PPA Glassdoor has changed its privacy policy to the alarm of its users, while Indeed dropped its struggling PPA model Google: Job Ads is shut down, the company won't say why The shutdown comes at a surprising time considering Google has made several recent upgrades to its jobs feature in search results Recruitment multinationals: A tough year for big projects Last year was one of bold moves. But with ad spending down sharply from the pandemic spike, it might have been a better year to hunker down. RedArbor: Traffic surge takes CompuTrabajo to new era The CompuTrabajo sites have grown traffic substantially during the past year. They reached almost 80 million visits in January Schibsted: Aggregation, ARPA growth offset headwinds Schibsted is taking steps to improve its performance in recruitment, including aggregation, salary transparency in listings, and pay-per- application offers Companies to watch CMR: Revolutionizing hiring, management of sea crews In 2020, CMR went fully digital, emptying all the filing cabinets in the office and shredding its legacy paper database of 20,000 registered candidates Gyfted: Assessments, gamification for remote roles The business has developed a model popular in the programming and coding space --- testing ability rather than accepting qualifications on face value Kakaku.com: Japan's media giant and global aggregation The company is taking the expertise gathered from its search business and aggregator Kyujin Box to the global stage Top 50 recruitment marketplaces and classified sites Top 15 freelance marketplaces Top recruitment ad sites / apps by country Select Companies Featured CMR CompuTrabajo Glassdoor Google Gyfted Indeed Kakaku Kununu Kyujin Box LinkedIn Recruit Holdings RedArbor Schibsted Seek For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/btb4so About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Contacts ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.comFor E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

Collaboration achieves 0 falls during the last 3 months in its trial units. Began as an R+D project carried out in collaboration with Robbie AI to increase patient safety A pilot study was carried out over the last two years to evaluate the effectiveness of the system The results of the pilot are very positive: falls have been reduced by 90% During the last three months, zero falls have been achieved in pilot units ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Althaia Foundation has an innovation and development project underway to prevent falls in frail admitted patients, using artificial intelligence. The study, which is being carried out in collaboration with the company Robbie AI, makes it easier for healthcare professionals to foresee any fall hazard situation and act to prevent it from happening. In this way, safety is increased for patients who, either due to age or functional capacity, are considered at-risk. The results of the pilot study carried out to evaluate its effectiveness are very positive, with falls reduced by 90% overall, and zero falls in these units during the last three months. Robbie AI is a fall prevention technology that uses real-time computer vision. The solution, which is fully automated, continuously analyzes patients' body movements and facial expressions to predict risk situations and prevent patients from falling. When a risk of falling is detected, the system sends customizable alerts to the nursing team, with enough time to prevent the fall. For two years, a pilot study has been carried out in the Acute Geriatrics Unit of the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Manresa and in the Long Stay Unit of the Hospital Center, to adjust the Robbie AI workflow to the needs of the hospital’s nursing professionals and to evaluate the effectiveness of the system. It has been a phase of adaptation of the artificial intelligence algorithm that has been trained according to the different types of alerts indicated by the healthcare team. This implementation of artificial intelligence at the Althaia Foundation exemplifies how technology can be successfully used to improve patient safety in hospital settings, and can serve as a model for other health and social institutions. 100% reliable alerts During the pilot study, an average of 16 alerts were sent per day/bed and, for high-risk patients, an average of 26 alerts per day/bed, with 100% reliability and less than 1% false positives. The alerts indicate different actions that the patient performs that can pose a danger, from getting out of bed and walking erratically, to difficulties sitting in bed or in the chair, among others. The results of the pilot study show a 90% reduction in fall situations, with an average of 60 seconds in response time and 100 meters of distance between professionals and the patient. It should be noted that the system had been trained and tested with more than 2 billion images and 10,000 patients from different centers. Robbie AI's architecture, deployed on Nvidia Jetson's Edge Artificial Intelligence platform, allows the removal of patient images and data to ensure maximum privacy. In this pilot, "one of the most conclusive results has been the low number of false positives. Robbie AI is the only solution that intelligently distinguishes a real risk of falling, and this is crucial for the nursing team that manages many daily alerts," says Bartomeu Ayala, head of Social and Health Innovation at the Althaia Foundation and member of the Steering Committee of the Health and Artificial Intelligence Program of the Generalitat de Catalunya. "Althaia's commitment to patient safety makes them an ideal partner for Robbie AI," says Karen Marquez, CEO and co-founder of Robbie AI. "Their continued efforts to refine fall prevention workflows with Robbie AI's solution have allowed us to achieve results that can be extended to other centers." About the Althaia Foundation Althaia is a private non-profit foundation that provides comprehensive health care in Central Catalonia. Its mission is to offer health and social services, as well as the research and teaching derived from them, with quality and efficiency, and within the framework of an organization focused on people and respect for their values and dignity. It is a concerted entity that is part of the comprehensive public health system of Catalonia (SISCAT). It currently has 407 acute hospitalisation beds, 26 home hospitalisation beds, 60 private beds and 84 dependency care beds. As a university hospital, teaching, research, knowledge transfer and innovation are strategic priorities for its future development. About Robbie AI Robbie AI is addressing the $1 trillion patient safety market, through its True Predictive AI. Its first application tackles one of healthcare’s largest and most challenging problems: preventing patient falls, fall-related injuries and deaths. Falls in hospitals and nursing homes cost the global health system more than $250 billion annually and are one of the leading causes of reduced quality of life and death in older adults. Robbie AI’s technology has been developed through an intensive R+D project of more than 7 years, under a research grant that was part of Horizon 2020, a flagship initiative of the EU government to address the most critical challenges of society. Contacts Emir Muhovic hello@robbie.ai