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Accesa celebrated 20 years of meaningful impact
CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Accesa celebrated its 20th anniversary as a business moderniser in the European technology sector and as a top Romanian employer. Since 2004, Accesa has offered end-to-end digital transformation services to more than 70 business clients by shaping a modern and upgraded digital landscape.
Over the past 20 years, Accesa has achieved remarkable growth by prioritising friendshoring, trustful relationships with its partners, and the continuous skillset development of its people.
“What really counts is our growth in trustful relationships with our customers and our growth of competencies among our people – this is what makes a company sustainable and successful nowadays,” says Dr. Andrea Marlière, Chief Executive Officer at Accesa.
Through a commitment to delivering value to its people, clients, partners, and their end users, Accesa has expanded its footprint nationally and internationally and developed business partnerships in new markets. The company consistently diversifies its services portfolio in the DACH, Benelux, UK and Nordic markets, earning the trust of some of the biggest companies in industries such as Manufacturing, Retail, Banking, and Finance.
Celebrating Accesa in Motion, and 20 years of meaningful impact
To mark this significant milestone, the company brought together more than 900 Accesa people, and over 120 clients, partners, and tech experts in a series of three events meant to highlight its continuous commitment to growth, passion for technology, and interest in innovation through AI techniques.
Over 2,000 people, including both the Accesa community and guests, clients and partners from different European countries joined the events to talk about how they’ve been using technology to have a meaningful impact for the past 20 years, celebrate milestones, and envision solutions that seamlessly integrate into their businesses.
The celebration kicked off with Accesa’s History, an opportunity to reminisce about shared experiences and collective memories, in a trip down memory lane spanning over two decades. It highlighted the accomplishments of all the people in Accesa and the long-term partners alongside whom they’ve delivered both transformation and innovation.
Dr. Andrea Marlière, CEO at Accesa, and Iulian Iuga, former CEO, had an insightful conversation about growth, change, and innovation over the past 20 years. This was followed by several other talks, discussions, and moments of looking back at the initiatives, technologies used, and progress made by Accesa’s people and long-term partners through the decades.
At the 3rd edition of the Accesa Tech Conference, industry experts, guest speakers, and Accesa innovators came together to talk about technology in motion.
Across three different stages, they explored topics like the potential of digital transformation, citizen developers, customer journey personalisation, and a number of practical Artificial Intelligence case studies to enhance efficiency across vastly different scenarios, from industrial plants to customer support in Retail.
Aside from the three stages that covered both business and technology topics, panel discussion offered in-depth insights on AI’s touchpoints with software development, customer experience, and the relationship between tech and business. They offered new perspectives on fostering sustainable growth and capitalising on new opportunities, while PoC corners provided an opportunity for Accesa experts to showcase exciting in-house solutions such as the Accesa AI Assistant, the Access-a-Seat Assistant, and DataBrew, a synthetic data generation tool.
“If the past showed us the potential of technology and how it has impacted our lives, the future is yet to unfold, so I would say there are several skills like flexibility, adaptability, and resilience that could be our survival skillset for the future. Let’s play with technology in a responsible way, as we remain accountable for the use of it,” Gabriel Sobolu, CTO at Accesa in his “Trends and adaptability for the past 20 years and for the next 20 years” talk at the third edition of the Accesa Tech Conference.
The series of events ended with the company’s 20th anniversary party with a ’20s theme to match the milestone, and a celebration that took place in a stunning location. The anniversary party brought together Accesa’s people, trusted partners, and long-term clients for an evening filled with memorable performances, setting the stage for the next chapter.
A renewed commitment to the next 20 years
For the next 20 years Accesa will continue its consistent growth and progress with the same approach – as a people-first, customer-centric organisation that enables its people to thrive, clients to grow, and the end users to succeed.
The company is committed to maintaining a supportive environment where people feel valued and empowered by nurturing a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and social responsibility. This approach will improve satisfaction and strengthen connections with the community, leading to growth and progress in all areas.
“Our commitment goes beyond business. We truly believe that our success is measured not just by our technological advancements, but by our ability to make a tangible (and positive!) impact on education, the environment, and the community around us,” says Corina Stirbu, Head of Marketing & Communication at Accesa.
About Accesa
Accesa is a leading technology company headquartered in Cluj-Napoca and has 20 years of experience in turning business challenges into opportunities and growth.
A value-driven organisation, it has established itself as a partner of choice for major brands in Retail, Manufacturing, Finance, and Banking. It covers the complete digital evolution journey of its customers, from ideation and requirements setup to software development and managed services solutions.
With more than 1200 IT professionals, Accesa also has a fast-growing footprint, establishing itself as an employer of choice for IT professionals passionate about problem-solving through technology. Coming together in strong tech teams with a customer-centric approach enables businesses to grow, delivering value for our clients, partners, industry, and community.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gatemore Capital Management (“Gatemore”) is pleased to announce its participation in the Lightning Round of this year’s 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investor Summit.
Gatemore is presenting Watches of Switzerland Group PLC, an international retailer of luxury watches and jewellery based in Leicester, UK. WOSG is a leader in its industry, benefiting from long-standing relationships with world-leading luxury brands to provide its clientele with best-in-class merchandise, service, and commentary on trends in the luxury goods sector. With a portfolio of 220+ brick-and-mortar showrooms and an expanding online presence, WOSG has a leading position in the UK (a leading luxury watch market globally on a per capita basis) and is rapidly growing its market share in the vast and under-penetrated US market. Building on a robust track record, the Company’s long-standing, well-aligned leadership team further aims to double the business by FY28.
In September 2024, when WOSG was trading at 380p, Gatemore wrote a letter to the Board of WOSG to highlight the gap between the Company’s strong intrinsic value and relatively weak share price, calling for the Company to launch a substantial share buyback to accrete permanent value for shareholders.
In order for WOSG to fully unlock the value of its stock, we are now calling for the Company to move its primary listing to the US, a key growth market around which WOSG is already pursuing an ambitious growth strategy. As a result of this, we expect WOSG to generate the majority of its future revenues from the US market; now is the time for this listing change.
The move would also bring additional benefits, including:
- A fresh opportunity to highlight the Company’s exposure to the growing market for fine watches and branded jewellery in the US and no exposure to the luxury slowdown in Asia;
- Access to deeper pools of capital and long-term growth investors with a deep understanding of the US, the key growth market for WOSG;
- Higher valuations that more accurately reflect the Company’s intrinsic value; and
- Significantly greater liquidity.
Liad Meidar, Managing Partner at Gatemore, said: “Watches of Switzerland has established itself as the leading retailer of premium watches. It is an exceptional business, providing customers a premium experience and boasting longstanding partnerships with some of the strongest brands in the world. With a clear leading position in the UK market, the Company is now well positioned to unlock additional growth in the massive and underpenetrated US market.
We are impressed with the track record and ambition of the management team, and we call on them to consider a listing in the US to fulfil WOSG’s potential and help unlock the intrinsic value of this business.”
Gatemore’s presentation on WOSG at 13D Monitor can be found here.
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About Gatemore Capital Management
Gatemore Capital Management manages an activist strategy focused on companies across consumer, industrial, healthcare, sports, media, and technology sectors. Gatemore primarily targets fundamentally sound businesses that are underperforming and/or undervalued but have strong potential for recovery and growth. Gatemore’s strategy is to influence outcomes and drive outperformance through thought leadership and deep engagement, aiming to effect positive change and unlock value within the companies in which they invest.
Learn more about Gatemore here.
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Investment Empowers Next Stage of Growth and Innovation for Global Leader in Tech Protection and Support
DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Likewize, a leading global provider of tech protection and support, today announced that its existing investor, Genstar Capital (“Genstar”), has increased its investment in Likewize following its initial investment in March 2023. This significant investment makes Genstar the majority investor in Likewize and strengthens their commitment to fueling Likewize’s continued growth and mission to make every tech problem painless. Management and Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) will remain minority investors in Likewize, ensuring continued leadership in driving the company forward.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Dallas, TX, Likewize’s innovative approach is trusted by many of the world’s biggest brands, including telecommunications companies, financial institutions and retailers, to protect millions of customers from tech-related issues. The company handles over 250 million device issues annually, from warranty and repairs to upgrades and premium technical support.
Rod Millar, CEO of Likewize, commented, “Over the last five years, we’ve transformed into a global leader in tech protection and support. Genstar’s increased investment underscores their confidence in our vision and potential. With this deeper partnership, we can continue to push the boundaries of innovation and ensure our platform remains the industry leader. We are excited to expand our capabilities and feel well-positioned to capitalize on the vast market opportunities in the rapidly growing tech protection and support sectors.”
Since Genstar’s initial investment, Likewize has built significant momentum, growing its core business by more than 30%. Over the past 12 months, Likewize has added major partnerships with some of the world’s largest telecommunications carriers, retailers, and financial institutions and has expanded its footprint across Europe, enhancing its capabilities and market presence.
Ryan Clark, President and Managing Partner at Genstar, said, “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Rod and the entire Likewize team, as well as Brightstar, as we’ve witnessed firsthand the company’s exceptional growth over the first 19 months of Genstar’s investment. This enhanced commitment to Likewize comes at a pivotal moment, delivering the support and capital for Likewize to continue delivering exceptional customer value and achieve its full growth potential.”
Andrew Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Brightstar, said: “We are proud of Likewize’s growth and transformation during our ownership period and the company’s success in becoming a global leader in tech protection and support. We look forward to continuing to work with Genstar and the management team and remain confident in Likewize’s future prospects and market leadership in this dynamic industry.”
The increased strategic investment from Genstar will allow Likewize to focus on accelerating adoption of added value solutions such as AI-driven claims handling and expanded premium tech support, ensuring it maintains its reputation for the industry’s best customer experience, commercials and technology.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About Likewize
When your tech goes wrong, Likewize makes it right. Likewize offers the most comprehensive protection against any technology disruption. Whether a device is lost, stolen, damaged, malfunctioning, in need of an upgrade, or is in need of general troubleshooting, Likewize provides the solution. Trusted by the world’s largest brands including, telecommunications companies, financial institutions and retailers. Likewize operates in over 30 countries, resolving 250 million problems each year across insurance, warranty, repairs, trade-ins, recycling, and premium tech support. For more information, please visit: www.likewize.com.
About Genstar Capital
Genstar Capital (www.gencap.com) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high-quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. Genstar currently has approximately $49 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, industrials, software, and healthcare industries.
About Brightstar Capital Partners
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in industrial, manufacturing, and services businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive “Us & Us” approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.brightstarcp.com.
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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan proudly announce that Reenita Das, Partner and Senior Vice President of Healthcare & Life Sciences, will attend the highly anticipated AIMed 2024 Global Summit. The event, held from November 17 – 19, 2024, 2024, will bring together healthcare leaders and AI innovators from across the globe at Caribe Royale Orlando to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Reenita will serve as Co-Chair and Kickoff Speaker for the “AI and Its Impact on Women’s HealthTech” track on Monday, November 18. This track is an educational program organized by Dr. Anthony Chang, Reenita Das, and Harry P. Pappas, founder of the Women’s Health and Wellness Society, an educational and advocacy group for women. Pappas is also the founder of the Intelligent Health Association and has collaborated with Frost & Sullivan for over 15 years.
AIMed 2024 is the premier global event for artificial intelligence in healthcare, providing an ideal platform for industry experts like Reenita Das to share insights on leveraging AI to enhance healthcare systems and transform clinical workflows. Attendees will benefit from keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities with top professionals worldwide.
“I’m thrilled to be part of AIMed 2024, where we will explore the critical role AI plays in addressing global healthcare challenges and improving patient outcomes,” said Reenita Das. “This summit represents an opportunity for healthcare leaders to share their vision and collaborate on advancing the future of medicine.”
Frost & Sullivan’s strategic involvement in AIMed 2024 further highlights its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in healthcare. With a unique blend of AI and healthcare technology expertise, Reenita Das will contribute to impactful discussions on applying AI-driven solutions for real-world healthcare challenges.
Why This Partnership Matters:
AIMed24 is committed to building long-term partnerships with key organizations that share its vision of improving healthcare through AI. Frost & Sullivan’s expertise in identifying growth opportunities and their forward-looking approach to industry trends makes them an ideal partner. Together, AIMed24 and Frost & Sullivan will deliver a unique, high-value experience for attendees, ensuring they leave equipped with actionable strategies and insights to drive AI innovation in healthcare.
About Frost & Sullivan
For over six decades, Frost & Sullivan has guided the world’s top companies toward transformational growth journeys that result in a stream of innovative growth opportunities. Frost’s Growth Pipeline as a Service (GPaaS) value proposition allows customers to maximize their economic potential, navigate emerging megatrends, and shape a future based on sustainable growth. Learn more.
About AIMed24
AIMed24 is where AI and medicine’s brightest minds converge to shape the future of healthcare. Join us at the Caribe Royale Orlando from November 17-19 for groundbreaking keynotes, hands-on workshops, and exceptional networking opportunities with industry leaders. Founded by Dr. Anthony Chang, AIMed is a clinician-led community advancing AI in health. AIMed24 will showcase impactful smart healthcare solutions, facilitate connections with AI trailblazers, and engage with top institutions and innovators. Be at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Learn more.
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