QUANTEXA UNLEASHES WAVE OF NEXT-GEN AI DECISION INTELLIGENCE AT QUANCON25

 

UK AI Leader makes a series of announcements to help customers and partners capitalize on the Operational Revolution of Data and AI at QuanCon25


LONDON, March 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced a series of innovative updates and launches across its platform at QuanCon25, its annual customer and partner ecosystem event. Hosted in London at Tobacco Dock, Quantexa highlighted its continued commitment to helping its customers get their data AI-ready, break down organizational silos, and transform decision-making in the era of AI.

A New Era of Decision Intelligence

At the heart of Quantexa’s innovations is its Decision Intelligence Platform, where its Contextual Fabric, is helping customers:

• Unify fragmented data using industry-leading entity resolution and graph technology.
• Enrich data with critical contextual insights to build a real-world representation of how data connections and relationships are impacting an organization.
• Empower their organizations to run contextual analytics that strengthen Gen AI efforts to drive smarter, more transformative decision-making at all levels of the enterprise.

Dan Higgins, Quantexa’s Chief Product Officer, also announced new Decision Intelligence platform capabilities, including:

• Advanced Language Parsers: Now supporting non-Latin scripts such as Japanese—with Chinese and Arabic capabilities on the horizon—enabling organizations to process multilingual data with ease.
• Scalable Knowledge Graphs: Capable of connecting over one billion nodes, these graphs provide deep insights into hidden risks and growth opportunities.
• Real-Time Entity Streaming: Delivering up-to-date insights for fraud detection, know-your-customer (KYC), and master data management (MDM) through ultra-high volume data streaming.
• Enhanced User Experiences: A revamped search and localization interface that ensures users can interact with the platform in their native language, thereby reducing onboarding times and driving engagement.

Higgins also gave a sneak peek into significant platform innovations coming in 2025, which include:

More Support for Unstructured & Expanded Data Formats

• New Natural Language Processing (NLP) pipeline to manage and analyze unstructured data at scale and in multiple languages.
• Contextual insights extracted from internal documents, which incorporate unstructured data from intelligence reports, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and news content.
• The ability to leverage distillation and fine-tuning to deliver hyperscale LLM performance at the efficiency of small local models.

New Workflow and Case Management Capabilities

• A new end-to-end workflow builder to enhance decisioning processes with consistency, traceability, and collaboration.
• The ability to streamline processes for use cases such as data stewardship, escalation decisions, suspicious activity report (SAR) filing, and claims processing.
• Designed for highly regulated environments with improved alerting and reporting capabilities.

Revolutionizing Data Management

• Evolving from traditional methods to a modern, contextual fabric that provides trusted, current, and universally accessible data.
• AI-powered quality assessment and automated root cause analysis for critical source data.

Delivering Tangible Business Impact

To understand its return-on-investment (ROI), Quantexa commissioned a Total Economic Impact study with leading industry analyst house Forrester and a diverse portfolio of customers spanning banking, insurance, telecommunications, and the public sector. The study found that Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform has delivered measurable benefits per use case, including:

• Nearly $8 million in data management efficiency savings.
• Approximately $15 million in operational efficiencies.
• Over $19 million in risk reduction and compliance savings.

Quantexa Founder & CEO, Vishal Marria said: “These results demonstrate that when your data is trusted and contextual, it drives better decision-making and significant bottom-line impact in the era of AI.”

Breaking New Ground with AI and Cloud Solutions

Two major announcements further cemented Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence leadership:

• Q Assist: A context-aware generative AI solution suite designed to democratize access to trusted data, augment decision-making, and provide real-time insights to front-line teams will be available for Early Access in April 2025.
• Quantexa Cloud: A comprehensive suite of native SaaS industry solutions, launching with Quantexa Cloud AML on Microsoft Azure, is available for Customer Preview. This innovative solution, developed in close collaboration with community and mid-size banks in the US, streamlines and modernizes anti-money laundering workflows for faster time to value and strengthened compliance.
• Jamie Hutton, Quantexa’s Chief Technology Officer, highlighted live demonstrations illustrating how these solutions are revolutionizing financial crime detection and operational intelligence by connecting disparate data sources into actionable insights.

Strengthening Strategic Partnerships

Quantexa also highlighted its growing partnership with Microsoft, a collaboration that has delivered transformative industry solutions on the Azure Marketplace. Key initiatives include:

• The public and private preview launch of Quantexa Unify Workload for Microsoft Fabric, empowering organizations to enhance data quality and eliminate silos in a unified, scalable platform.
• Success stories from marquee customers including HSBC, Novobanco, and RSA, who are leveraging Microsoft and Quantexa technology to accelerate their data and AI transformation journeys.

Looking Ahead: The Launch of Q Labs

Quantexa detailed the official launch of Q Labs, a dedicated hub to accelerate groundbreaking ideas and provide a path from concept to commercialization including exploring emerging technologies, accelerating product innovation, and solving complex customer challenges.

Q Labs is currently developing several exciting projects, including:

• Simulation Lab: Helping businesses model real-world scenarios before making critical decisions.
• Supply Chain Intelligence: Leveraging AI to create smarter, more resilient supply chains.

Parsa Ghaffari, Head of Product Innovation, said: “Working hand-in-hand with our engineering and GTM organizations, we turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact —propelling our customers and partners to their next bold step faster than ever before."

Recognizing Our Partners

The company also took a moment to honor its key strategic partners. The event featured the presentation of the Innovation Partner of the Year Award to Accenture, whose visionary approach has powered groundbreaking generative AI solutions, and the Growth Partner of the Year Award to KPMG, whose collaborative efforts have significantly expanded Quantexa’s global footprint. Quantexa were thrilled to be joined by their sponsoring partners at this year’s QuanCon25 - PWC, Microsoft, Databricks, Moody’s and Dun & Bradstreet.

To watch QuanCon25 on-demand, please visit https://www.quancon.com/.

About Quantexa
Quantexa is a global AI, data and analytics software company pioneering Decision Intelligence to empower organizations to make trusted operational decisions with data in context. Using the latest advancements in AI, Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence platform helps organizations uncover hidden risk and new opportunities by unifying siloed data and turning it into the most trusted, reusable resource. It solves major challenges across data management, customer intelligence, KYC, financial crime, risk, fraud, and security, throughout the customer lifecycle. 

The Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform enhances operational performance with over 90% more accuracy and 60 times faster analytical model resolution than traditional approaches. An independently commissioned Forrester TEI study on Quantexa's Decision Intelligence Platform found that customers saw a three-year 228% ROI. Founded in 2016, Quantexa now has over 800 employees and thousands of platform users working with billions of transactions and data points across the world. 

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TARA EUSTACE TO DRIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH AS MARY KAY CHIEF OPPORTUNITY AND SALES OFFICER

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, Mary Kay has announced the appointment of Tara Eustace as Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer to empower future growth.

A trailblazer and long-time Mary Kay executive, Eustace will lead the Global Opportunity and Sales organisation with a core mission to put the “Mary Kay Opportunity” at the centre of all entrepreneurial business strategies.

Mary Kay Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Rogers in a statement said with Eustace’s entrepreneurial and visionary mindset and a track record of breaking into new markets, she will be instrumental in shaping the future of the business for its Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) and their customers.

Meanwhile, Eustace said: “I am energised to ignite innovation, empower our IBCs to sell with confidence wherever they are, and connect the next generation to a vibrant, sustainable, and dynamic earning opportunity.”

She will oversee all Mary Kay regions, leading the team of region presidents and general managers in over 40 markets worldwide.

In addition, Eustace will drive the streamlining of global sales operations, activating four strategic areas, namely global salesforce development and education, global salesforce experience, global salesforce insights & analytics, and global salesforce social commerce and communications.

Eustace’s newly formed organisation will focus on transforming the IBC experience, elevating them as personal beauty advisors for Mary Kay’s product portfolio, brand, and opportunity.

Together with her team, Eustace will digitally empower all generations of IBCs with every opportunity to connect their businesses with consumers through digital upskilling, innovative digital tools, and e-commerce solutions across integrated platforms and channels.

Having served in various leadership positions worldwide over the course of her more than 30-year career, Eustace’s unwavering commitment to women’s entrepreneurship has contributed to reshaping the direct selling industry, touching the lives of millions of women.

-- BERNAMA

HYTERA AND CABLE & WIRELESS SEYCHELLES SIGN MOU AT MWC25 TO ACCELERATE ENTERPRISE AND GOVERNMENT GROWTH

^{Mr. Tony Wang (left) and Mr. Naadir Hassan (right) shake hands after signing the MoU (Photo: Business Wire)}


BARCELONA, Spain, March 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cable & Wireless Seychelles (CWS), the country’s pioneering quad-play telecommunications operator. This strategic cooperation aims to drive digital transformation across Seychelles’ enterprises and government sectors.

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The MoU establishes a framework to advance Seychelles' digital transformation through a series of key initiatives. A major focus of the collaboration is the joint development of a resilient Seychelles Emergency Communication Redundant Network, designed to ensure uninterrupted communication during critical scenarios such as natural disasters.

Additionally, the partnership will deliver tailored communication solutions for key sectors, including public safety, energy, transportation, and tourism. Hytera will provide Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) devices, Mission Critical Services (MCX) core networks, and cloud-based platforms, seamlessly integrating with CWS’s existing 4G/5G public networks while supporting the future expansion of private networks.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Naadir Hassan, Chief Executive Officer at CWS, Mr. Oliver Fock-Tave, Associate Director Products & Services and Information Systems at CWS, and Mr. Tony Wang, Business Development Director of Hytera, at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, where Hytera showcased its mission-critical portfolio across multiple protocols such as 4G/5G, MCX, and PoC, as well as Body-worn Camera (BWC) and Digital Evidence Management (DEM).

Mr. Naadir Hassan remarked at the MoU signing ceremony: “As a trailblazer in Seychelles’ telecommunications sector, we are dedicated to introducing the world's leading technologies to our nation. Our cooperation with Hytera will not only enhance our service offerings, but also strengthen digital infrastructure, unlocking new opportunities for local businesses and communities in the Seychelles.”

“At Hytera, we bring over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative professional and private communication solutions that support seamless connectivity and enhance operational efficiency,” said Mr. Tony Wang. “We are confident that this partnership will help Cable & Wireless Seychelles advance its digital transformation goals while ensuring a resilient and future-ready communication infrastructure. We look forward to contributing to the growth and success of Seychelles' digital economy.”

About Hytera

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SZSE: 002583) is a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions. With voice, video, and data capabilities, we provide faster, safer, and more versatile connectivity for business and mission-critical users. We make the world more efficient and safer by enabling our customers to achieve more in both daily operations and emergency response. Learn more at https://www.hytera.com/en/home.html.

About Cable & Wireless Seychelles

Cable & Wireless Seychelles is a leading telecommunications provider and the first to offer a quad-play service in the Seychelles. Founded in 1893, the company has made many breakthroughs over the years and has revolutionised Seychelles with fibre connectivity and the introduction of the 5G network. CWS offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, and innovative infrastructure to meet customers’ evolving needs.


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XPENG ESTABLISHES ITSELF AS LEADING INTELLIGENT EV BRAND IN INDONESIA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- XPENG, a prominent Chinese high-tech automotive company, has officially entered the Indonesian market through a strategic partnership aimed at introducing its advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology to Indonesian consumers.

The collaboration with Erajaya Active Lifestyle (ERAL) will leverage the latter's established market presence and retail expertise to ensure a seamless experience for XPENG owners, according to a statement.

XPENG Vice Chairman and President, Brian Gu emphasised the importance of partnerships with like-minded companies and expressed confidence in Erajaya's alignment with XPENG's vision for the Indonesian market.

Meanwhile, ERAL chief executive officer, Djohan Sutanto shared that the partnership would usher in a new era of smart, sustainable mobility in Indonesia, focused on customer satisfaction and service excellence.

As part of its localised production strategy, XPENG plans to manufacture vehicles in Indonesia, initially focusing on the G6 and X9 models, which are designed specifically for the right-hand drive market.

This shift toward local production aims to integrate supply chains and foster a community of shared interests across global markets, enabling XPENG to offer more efficient, tailored solutions for Indonesian consumers and other key markets.

Recognising Southeast Asia as a high-potential market, XPENG aims to make Indonesia, along with other Asia Pacific (APAC) countries, its next growth engine.

At its launch event, the company unveiled its 2025 product lineup for Indonesia, featuring the X9 and G6. Both models exemplify XPENG's commitment to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation, intelligent mobility, and high-performance driving, offering a smarter, more connected, and convenient experience for users.

XPENG is not only spreading its technological innovations worldwide but is also committed to providing localised user experiences. By partnering with the Erajaya Group, a leader in Indonesia's high-tech and consumer electronics sector, XPENG will benefit from Erajaya's expertise in smart technology and premium brands. Both companies will work together to educate the market on smart EVs and enhance the customer experience.

Through this collaboration, XPENG and ERAL are poised to redefine Indonesia's EV landscape, delivering a smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility experience for consumers.

-- BERNAMA

Smith+Nephew Unveils Innovative Foot & Ankle Repair Technology In Australia, New Zealand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Global medical technology company, Smith+Nephew has launched its comprehensive foot and ankle repair portfolio in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), featuring proprietary adjustable tensioning technology.

Smith+Nephew senior vice president of Sports Medicine, International Markets, Joaquin Lasso said both Australians and New Zealanders are highly active, with over 75 per cent participating in sports and recreational activities.

“Our portfolio of foot and ankle solutions represents a truly groundbreaking introduction for today’s athletes by offering adjustable tensioning technology after anchor insertion, which is not currently available in the ANZ market,” he said in a statement.

Lasso added that this technology allows for personalised treatment, helping patients return to their active lifestyles faster.

This includes the ULTRABRIDGE Adjustable Achilles Reconstruction and ULTRABRACE Adjustable Ankle Instability Techniques, designed to enhance the precision of repairs by allowing surgeons to refine and optimise suture tension after anchor insertion.

This adjustable tensioning technology enables surgeons to customise the range of motion for each patient based on their activity level, offering the opportunity to optimise the repair before finalising the suture. This process aims to restore normal anatomy and potentially improve patient outcomes.

The new portfolio also introduces Smith+Nephew’s top-tier all-suture anchor, now integrated with needles for open procedures, ensuring consistent deployment and strong fixation.

Each year, approximately 230,000 Australians consult a general practitioner for an ankle sprain or strain, highlighting the demand for advanced treatment options.

-- BERNAMA

FORTREA SPONSORS SCRS COLLABORATE FORWARD TO REVOLUTIONISE CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTICES

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global contract research organisation (CRO), has announced its sponsorship of the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) Collaborate Forward working group.

This initiative will bring together 16 major Global Impact Partner organisations to explore and develop best practices to reduce administrative burdens across the clinical research ecosystem.

Fortrea senior vice president (SVP) of Global Project Delivery, Mike Clay emphasised the importance of collaboration in navigating the growing complexity of clinical trials.

“This initiative will develop tangible solutions that clinical study sponsors, CROs, vendors, sites and patient advocacy groups can rally behind,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, SCRS SVP, Strategy and Global Business Partnerships, Sean Soth highlighted the collaborative nature of the initiative, which will focus on sharing successful partnerships that impact clinical research across people, processes, and technology.

“This partnership underscores the value of cross-industry collaboration and the collective effort needed to drive meaningful progress in creating a more connected and efficient clinical trial ecosystem,” added Soth.

The working group aims to promote transparency and collaboration to improve clinical site efficiency, with the goal of making clinical trials more sustainable and accessible—ultimately leading to a smoother experience for patients.

Fortrea’s sponsorship marks a significant investment in fostering industry-wide innovation and reflects the company’s dedication to placing sites at the forefront of clinical trial planning.

Collaborate Forward will initially focus on study startup, showcasing the advantages of collaboration through compelling stories, case studies and data-driven insights.

Throughout 2025, Fortrea and SCRS will share updates from the group at SCRS Site Solutions Summits, with contributions from sponsors and CROs aimed at creating a more effective and connected clinical research environment.

-- BERNAMA

DUCK CREEK TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS PAYMENTS MARKETPLACE, INTEGRATION WITH PAYMENTUS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies, the global intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has launched its Payments Marketplace, a comprehensive payments ecosystem purpose-built for the global insurance industry.

The Duck Creek Payments Marketplace offers seamless integration with trusted payment providers and delivers end-to-end payment management for carriers, according to a statement.

A key part of the launch is a strategic collaboration with Paymentus, a  provider of digital payment solutions, which adds substantial payment volume to the marketplace. This partnership will support top global insurers and major regional carriers.

Duck Creek Technologies Chief Payments Officer, Allan Lacoste said the Payments Marketplace is a major technological advancement in the insurance industry, focusing on secure, seamless payment processing for carriers and their customers.

“Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Paymentus, we're building a robust ecosystem that empowers carriers with both payment flexibility and reliability,” he said.

Meanwhile, Paymentus Holdings Inc Chief Commercial Officer, Jerry Portocalis said the partnership will deliver best-in-class electronic billing and payment solutions to a larger, more global customer base.

By leveraging the Duck Creek Payments Orchestrator, the Payments Marketplace significantly reduces payment integration timelines from the typical nine to 18 months to just one to two weeks.

This rapid integration offers carriers a smooth connection to global payment systems, supporting both collections and payouts without requiring major changes to their information technology (IT) infrastructure.

Additionally, the platform ensures continuous updates, security, and compatibility with Duck Creek’s software as a service (SaaS) core systems, offering enhanced experiences for both insurers and customers.

-- BERNAMA