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STAMFORD, Ct.,  January 27, 2025 /3BL/ – HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is honored that its Digital Transformation Solutions business unit has been globally recognized by Information Services Group (ISG), a top global technology research and advisory firm.

ISG’s 2024 Advanced Analytics and AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ (EU and US) report, which evaluated 79 service providers, labeled HARMAN a leader in Data Science and AI Services, Data Modernization, and Advanced BI and Reporting Modernization Services within the midsize provider category. Additionally, HARMAN achieved leadership status in the 2024 Generative AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ global report (mid-size) for Strategy and Consulting Services and Development and Deployment Services.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized by ISG as an industry leader for our collaborative efforts in driving innovation and enabling transformative success for our customers in the AI, Advanced Analytics and Generative AI space,” said Nick Parrotta, President, Digital Transformation Solutions and Chief Digital & Information Officer at HARMAN. “This acknowledgment highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering people-first solutions that not only transform businesses but also help drive business outcomes that offer brilliant experiences.”

The ISG report highlights the rapid expansion of the GenAI market and the transformative power of AI-driven advanced analytics on business operations, talent dynamics, and competitive landscapes. HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions is uniquely equipped to guide businesses through this evolving landscape, utilizing its deep domain expertise, strategic partnerships, specialized solutions, versatile platforms and modern data architectures to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and foster innovative business models.

“HARMAN stands out as a trusted partner in advanced analytics, AI and Generative AI services, leveraging cutting-edge platforms, domain-specific expertise, and a human-centric design philosophy to deliver transformative solutions. said Gowtham Sampath, Principal Analyst, ISG. “HARMAN integrates innovative AI technologies with deep industry insights, empowering enterprises to reimagine their operations, drive impactful business outcomes, and navigate the complexities of modern industries with confidence.”

The 2024 Advanced Analytics and AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ (EU and US) report underscored several strengths of HARMAN in US region including:

Data Science and AI Services: The HARMAN innovative approach integrates customizable accelerators and event-driven solutions with deep industry expertise, speeding up AI deployment and empowering enterprises to transform data into actionable insights responsibly and ethically.Data Modernization Services: The HARMAN Data DNA platform combines AI-driven modernization and robust governance frameworks, creating secure, high-quality data ecosystems that inspire trust and foster data-driven decision-making.Advanced BI and Reporting Modernization Services: HARMAN accelerates insight generation through GenAI-powered insight solutions and centers of excellence (CoEs), enabling businesses to unlock deeper value from data with advanced visualizations and tools that drive smarter decision-making.

The 2024 Generative AI Services ISG Provider Lens™ global report identified several of HARMAN key strengths including:

Strategy and Consulting Services: With a focus on tailored strategies that drive transformative results, HARMAN helps businesses harness its deep industry expertise and cutting-edge AI solutions to unlock potential, achieve business goals and adapt to rapidly changing market demands.Development and Deployment Services: With extensive expertise in AI and ML technologies, HARMAN develops and deploys enterprise-grade AI applications with a focus on scalability, innovation security, and ethical AI practices, supported by a dedicated R&D team.

ISG recently undertook a research initiative to investigate the revolutionary effects of generative AI (GenAI) on the software development life cycle (SDLC). One of the primary hypothesis suggests that GenAI has the potential to halve manual efforts, substantially shorten development timelines, and enhance the quality and security of software throughout its entire life cycle. To learn more, check out the whitepaper: Integrating GenAI into Software Development

For more information on HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions, visit https://services.harman.com/.

About HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions

HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions is dedicated to blending the physical and digital to make technology more dynamic to serve the ever-changing human needs. Our team of over 7,000 employees in 45+ locations around the world are focused on transforming everyday experiences. Compliant and certified with international standard/ management system EN 9100:2018 / AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 13485:2016 and appraised at CMMI-DEV 2.0 ML5, HARMAN partners with our customers to deliver a holistic experience – through the convergence of digital, cross channel user experience, cloud, mobility, insightful data and internet-of-things backed by scalable underlying IT platforms. Our global delivery approach, IPs, platforms and people allows us to deploy next-generation platforms, while delivering cost efficiencies and innovative solutions to help our clients achieve brilliant outcomes.​​ To know more, please visit https://services.harman.com/

About HARMAN

HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

About ISG Provider Lens™ Research

The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG’s global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG’s enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage.

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 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.

For more information, contact:

Soumi Bhattacharya

Corporate Communications

Soumi.bhattacharya@harman.com

Improving productivity in healthcare brings many well-understood benefits, not least financial.

Conservative estimates suggest that if the healthcare delivery industry targeted labor productivity gains rather than workforce expansion to meet demand growth, healthcare spending in 2028 could be $280 billion to $550 billion less than projected.

But what do we mean by productivity?

It’s important to note it’s about working smarter, not harder.

Technology and automation have vital roles to play in achieving this. By using technology to automate routine activities and streamline repetitive tasks, we can give staff more time to achieve more value-added tasks. In doing so, we improve productivity and enhance patient care and patient outcomes.

It’s why the National Health Service in England has a focus on embracing 21st century technology to improve productivity as part of its drive to see productivity improvements towards 2% a year by 2029/30. It notes the value of investing in IT systems that work well for staff, highlighting benefits that include “less time spent chasing patient data, or waiting for their technology to work.”

In our latest healthcare webinar, Dave Hester, Technical Consultant at Keysight Eggplant, and Chuck Schneider, CEO of healthcare automation company Redpoint Summit, looked at five places where automation can bring productivity gains in the healthcare sector right now. You can check out the webinar 5 Things You Need to be Automating in 2025 – or read on for more insights.

Side-by-Side Testing

There’s a trend in healthcare away from cloud-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems to local client installations.

While there are undoubtedly benefits to this approach, it does raises issues around how testing requirements change. Simply put: how can an organization simultaneously test a locally installed EMR and a Citrix- or Horizon-based system without doubling their testing resource or the time it takes to test?

The answer lies in using automation to test side-by-side.

Keysight Eggplant uses a model-based approach that enables you to test across any device or operating system. It means you can write a test for a local installation and then use it to test the cloud-based system too.

It gives you the coverage you need without increasing the resource or time needed. It also gives you the tool to pick up the smallest change in the user interface and take immediate action, enhancing the user experience.

Want to learn more?

Find out how Dave Hester used Keysight Eggplant to automate the update and management of the Epic Electronic Health Record at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

High-Volume, Multi-Step, Repeatable Processes

Any high-volume, high-frequency, and labor-intensive activity that features repeatable processes is a candidate for automation. A perfect example is staff onboarding. It involves multiple steps across multiple systems with multiple hand-offs. Manually, it’s prone to errors and delays. When automated, all these problems are removed.

There are other candidates too. For example, the student information management system at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust involved a complex manual process of scheduling patient activity alongside student activity. Using Keysight Eggplant, the trust can automatically work across the student information management system, a timetabling system, and its electronic patient records, mapping different activity types to plan the best time for activities to happen. Read the full case study.

At Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Keysight Eggplant is being used to automate activities, including population of training domains, appointment scheduling and adding patient observations. The reliability, predictability, and consistency of automation with Keysight Eggplant helps the trust to increase testing capacity and save significant time. Read the full case study.

Testing at Scale

Validating data such as charge amounts, laboratory reference ranges, and order routing is essential for data integrity. But testing every single transaction isn’t an option using manual testing because of the scale of the resource or the length of time that would be needed.

One solution is to test sample sets. However, these don’t provide the full picture, leaving you exposed to risk. Plus, even sample sets will likely involve hundreds of repetitive testing tasks. This results in dissatisfied analysts, a decreasing attention span, and the increased risk of errors.

Automating this large-scale testing gives you the ability to achieve complete coverage without increasing the time or resource needed or reducing accuracy levels. It can also be run out-of-hours, so analysts can focus on implementing the fixes during working hours, boosting employee engagement and enhancing productivity.

Want to learn more?

Antwerp University Hospital uses Keysight Eggplant to repeatedly test 1,700 medications overnight. It saves invaluable time and resources, freeing up the team to focus on other crucial tasks. Read the case study.

Areas Where Previous Audits Found Issues

Audits provide a vital opportunity to get an insight into how effectively your systems and processes are running. Failure points can open up opportunities to consider where automation could boost compliance.

For example, one organization had an issue with expiring licenses and credentials. To solve the issue, it implemented an automation that looked at license expiration dates and sent a timely automated email to staff to remind them to renew before they became non-compliant.

Automation can also be used to look across multiple systems and pull together reports and dashboards. Leaders get the insights they need when they need it without tying up vital resource to pull the data together. The process boosts visibility and enhances productivity.

Security Testing the Internet of Medical Things

The internet of medical things (IoMT) has provided a huge technological advance. It also opens up significant security vulnerabilities.

Not all IoMT devices use end-to-end encryption, so patient health information could be intercepted. Malicious activity – or simple radio frequency interference – can cause an interruption between the device and the recording system. Malicious actors can also inject false readings such as an incorrect heart rate or rhythm into the data stream.

The solution is a combined software and hardware solution that can test signal vulnerabilities and verify results between the user interface of the device and the external recording system.

Want to learn more?

Explore the role non-invasive artificial intelligence-driven test automation can play in enhancing security in connected devices and elsewhere.

Ready to take your healthcare automation strategies to the next level?

Watch our webinar, 5 Things You Need to Be Automating in 2025, for actionable insights and expert guidance. Learn how automation can transform your workflows, improve outcomes, and future-proof your operations.

Bringing the Value of Healthcare Automation to Your Hospital

As we’ve seen here, automation helps drive productivity. It also enhances precision, scalability, and security. Explore the benefits that intelligent software testing brings. Or, to discuss the role software test automation can play in helping your organization achieve its productivity targets, reach out today.

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey, here at GoDaddy.

Hi, my name is Maja and I work as a Hosting Sales and Support Messaging Guide here at GoDaddy. I am proud to be a member of the remarkable Messaging team based in Belgrade, Serbia. My journey with GoDaddy began by accident. As an avid reader, I wanted to create a blog to share book reviews and my travel experiences visiting libraries and bookstores. I found myself drawn to building the website on my own using WordPress, and that’s where my passion for web development and technology truly began. Over time, I became more interested in the technical side of website management and hosting, which led me to explore GoDaddy’s services. My experience with GoDaddy helped me expand my skills, and I’ve loved the opportunity to grow within the company ever since.

What’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing that you’ve worked on at GoDaddy?

Every day at GoDaddy presents both challenges and rewards. The Hosting Sales and Support team manages a diverse array of requests, making each day unpredictable and filled with opportunities to learn something new.

For me, the biggest reward is the knowledge and experience we gain firsthand while assisting customers with their needs.

It’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of a team that is always learning and adapting to provide the best possible service.

How do you keep yourself motivated and inspired in your work?

My colleagues are my biggest source of motivation at work. We constantly uplift each other and support one another in achieving goals and expanding knowledge. Each day undoubtedly brings its share of highs and lows, but with their support, maintaining focus becomes considerably easier. Our shared collaborative environment is my greatest source of motivation. On a personal level, I’m inspired by my desire to learn new things and achieve high goals. I stay motivated by focusing on the impact of my work. Every task, no matter how small, contributes to helping someone succeed online. The sense of accomplishment I get from helping others is truly fulfilling. I also appreciate the constant learning opportunities, whether it’s through new technologies, troubleshooting complex issues, or improving customer interactions.

What advice would you give to someone starting on the Care team?

I’d advise them to embrace the learning curve and not be afraid to ask questions. The Care team environment is supportive, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Be patient with yourself and others, and take the time to understand the tools and resources available to help you succeed. Over time, you’ll develop the expertise to handle even the toughest situations.

What aspects of GoDaddy’s company culture do you appreciate the most?

I truly appreciate GoDaddy’s commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement. The culture here encourages collaboration and empowers employees to think outside the box. There’s also a strong focus on personal growth and development, which makes it a great place to build a fulfilling career.

What’s your motto or personal mantra?

My personal mantra is: “Today is a fresh start.” To me, this means letting go of what happened yesterday and giving myself a chance to try again. It’s a reminder that every day is a new opportunity to grow, learn, and improve. No matter how tough things might seem, I believe in focusing on the present and starting over with hope and optimism.

Are you enjoying this series and want to know more about life at GoDaddy? Check out our GoDaddy Life social pages! Follow us to meet our team, learn more about our culture (Teams, ERGs, Locations), careers, and so much more. You’re more than just your day job, so come propel your career with us.

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January 27, 2025 /3BL/ – The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Taszarek as its new Executive Director. Tracy succeeds Peylina Chu, who is retiring from Antea Group after a distinguished career.

Peylina has been an integral leader of HPRC since its early days in 2010. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from a group of seven members to more than 30, successfully bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare plastics value chain. Peylina’s unique ability to unite competitors and partners has driven significant progress toward a circular economy for healthcare plastics.

In addition to her leadership of HPRC, Peylina has had a distinguished career at Antea Group, a global environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm. With over 25 years of experience, she has made a lasting impact on the business community, advancing efforts in climate change, occupational health and safety, and resource management. She played a pivotal role in Antea Group’s growth and success, culminating in her position as Senior Vice President.

“It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with and learn from so many HPRC members over the past 14 years. I am so proud of the work that has been completed to date, and I’m excited to see how this group continues to drive change in the industry,” shared Peylina. “I look forward to the great achievements that are yet to come under Tracy’s leadership!”

We are excited to welcome Tracy Taszarek to the role of Executive Director. Tracy brings over 10 years of experience managing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs for diverse teams in office, manufacturing, and field-based environments. Her background in medical equipment manufacturing gives her valuable insight into the healthcare industry, which has been instrumental in her contributions to HPRC.

Tracy has been a trusted member of the HPRC team, leading projects, speaking at industry events, and facilitating council meetings. We are confident that Tracy’s leadership will continue to advance HPRC’s mission and expand the influence of our work within the healthcare plastics sector.

“I am very excited to step into the role of Executive Director for this incredible organization!” shared Tracy. “I’m eager to continue building strong partnerships across the healthcare plastics recycling industry and look forward to working with HPRC members to continue to drive impactful improvements.”

HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics; a study of sorting technologies and potential integration with healthcare plastics waste streams; development of streamlined sustainability procurement criteria for plastic medical packaging and devices; and design of a regional recycling pilot program in the Houston market intended to serve as a blueprint for other regions.

Originally published on Reuters

When Japanese engineer Eiji Nakatsu was designing the new 500-series Shinkansen bullet train in the 1990s, he was looking for ways to reduce the explosive boom made by the train when it rocketed out of tunnels travelling at 320km an hour.

As well as being an engineer, Nakatsu was a bird lover. And after observing how kingfisher birds slice through the air and dive into the water while hardly making a splash, his team re-designed the train’s nose, shaping it to mimic the bird’s beak. It was an innovation that not only fixed the problem, but allowed the trains to travel 10% faster, and consume 15% less electricity.

It was an example of biomimicry, a term coined by the American science writer Janine Benyus from the Greek bios, life, and mimesis. Biomimicry describes a practice that learns from the strategies developed by living organisms over 3.8 billion years and applies them to solve modern challenges such as sustainable packaging, transportation, energy production and crop production.

As she wrote in her seminal book, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, released in 1997: ”Unlike the Industrial Revolution, the Biomimicry Revolution introduces an era based not on what we can extract from nature, but on what we can learn from her.”

Read the full story on the Reuters website.

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog

U.S. Bank is supporting the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, Jan. 30 to be held at both Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The event features some of the top names in music and entertainment to raise donations for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.

Contributions made to FireAid in connection with the FireAid benefit concert, and other direct donations, will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in the Los Angeles community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact. All proceeds from ticket purchases will go to benefit FireAid relief efforts, with all venue and ticketing service fees waived for this event.

This one-night-only event will start at 6 p.m. PT at the Kia Forum and at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Intuit Dome. It will feature performances by Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome. Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes will be performing at the Kia Forum. U.S. Bank donated tickets to members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, city of Los Angeles, and impacted U.S. Bank employees and small business clients.

“The California community needs our collective support now more than ever,” said Carl Jordan, executive vice president and California regional leader for U.S. Bank. “U.S. Bank has been a part of the Los Angeles community for nearly three decades, and we stand in strong support amidst these very challenging times. As part of our efforts to help support the recovery and rebuilding of the regions impacted by the Los Angeles fires, we are proudly partnering with FireAid for a night of music and solidarity. It also allows U.S. Bank to provide tickets, and help open this experience, to those directly impacted by the fires – including members of the LAFD, small business customers and clients, and our own employees.”

FireAid will be broadcast and streamed live across a range of platforms, including Amazon Music/Prime Video, Apple Music, the AppleTV app, Disney+/Hulu, Facebook/Instagram, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Max, Netflix/Tudom, Paramount+, Peacock/NBC News Now, SiriusXM’s exclusive “LIFE with John Mayer” channel, SoundCloud, TikTok, Veeps and YouTube. Additionally, select AMC Theatre locations will host screenings of the event. Also, iHeartRadio will air it on over 860 radio stations, digital platforms and the iHeartRadio app.

This investment is in addition to U.S. Bank and four other major financial institutions offering mortgage relief for property owners in designated fire areas as a result of the devastation in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The institutions have committed to offering impacted homeowners a 90-day forbearance of their mortgage payments, without reporting these payments to credit reporting agencies, and the opportunity for additional relief.

Additionally, U.S. Bank donated $100,000 to the United Way of Los Angeles earlier this month to support relief and recovery efforts, and the U.S. Bank Foundation is providing a 2:1 employee matching gift to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region or United Way of Los Angeles in support of the relief efforts. The U.S. Bank ATM network also continues to accept donations to fund American Red Cross disaster relief efforts.

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating wildfires in California, including our employees and their loved ones who live and work in these communities. To support relief efforts in impacted areas, Kimberly-Clark is donating more than one million of our Huggies® diapers and wipes and U by Kotex® products to our partners at Baby2Baby and Alliance for Period Supplies. These items are being distributed to hundreds of local community-based organizations to provide immediate assistance to families and individuals facing this challenging time.

As a longstanding member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, our annual monetary donation supports the organization with strong infrastructure and critical resources necessary to provide relief and support to those in need when disaster strikes.

We are deeply grateful for all the first responders for their courage and dedication as they work tirelessly to keep everyone safe.

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SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced that SLB Capturi, in collaboration with Aker Solutions, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract from Hafslund Celsio AS to deliver a carbon capture solution at its waste-to-energy facility in Klemetsrud, Oslo. Hafslund Celsio is Norway’s largest district heating supplier and the owner and operator of Norway’s largest waste-to-energy plant. Hafslund Celsio’s carbon capture project is part of Longship, the Norwegian Government’s full value-chain carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.

The contract award includes delivery of a carbon capture plant, liquefaction system, temporary storage, and a loading facility at the waste incineration site. It also includes an intermediate CO2 storage and ship loading system at Oslo harbor, from where the CO2 will be transported to the Northern Lights permanent storage facility on the Norwegian continental shelf. When operational, the carbon capture plant is expected to capture 350,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.

The EPCIC award follows a cost reduction phase for Hafslund Celsio’s project, which identified opportunities for efficiencies, including layout optimization. The project will now be delivered based on SLB Capturi’s modularized Just Catch™ 400 unit. The space-efficient Just Catch design has been fundamental to enabling a viable, cost-effective solution by reducing onsite footprint, installation, and outfitting work.

“Standardization and modularization play a key role in shifting the economics of carbon capture projects,” said Egil Fagerland, chief executive officer, SLB Capturi. “We are extremely proud of our collaboration with Hafslund Celsio and Aker Solutions to align our Just Catch plant design with the techno-economic requirements of this project to help make it a reality. We look forward to delivering this flagship project as a successful blueprint for industrial decarbonization projects in Norway and across the globe.”

Hafslund Celsio’s project is the second carbon capture plant in Longship, where SLB Capturi is already delivering the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik in collaboration with Aker Solutions.

“Today marks a significant milestone for Aker Solutions and the CCS industry in Norway. We are proud to be part of this key project and look forward to contributing with our effective project execution, based on three decades of experience in the CCS market. This project is a testament to important public and private collaboration to build an industrial value chain for carbon capture and storage. The project will also significantly contribute to reducing emissions and will create value for both industry and society,” said Kjetel Digre, CEO for Aker Solutions. 

“We are pleased to have Aker Solutions and SLB Capturi collaborating with us on this significant industrial project,” stated Martin S. Lundby, chief executive officer at Hafslund Celsio. “Working with reputable partners who possess extensive experience in carbon capture and storage from the Longship project provides us with security and strength. Our partners bring valuable expertise from large industrial developments both in Norway and internationally. Together, we will construct a carbon capture solution that is expected to be operational by third quarter 2029.”

About SLB 
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

About SLB Capturi 
SLB Capturi is a joint venture between SLB and Aker Carbon Capture, dedicated to carbon removal and reduction solutions. The company’s proven modular technologies enable industries to deploy capture technology at speed and scale, meeting the requirements of tomorrow and the opportunities of today. The company is currently delivering seven carbon capture plants to bioenergy, waste to energy, and cement facilities. Find out more at capturi.slb.com

About Aker Solutions 
Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. The company enables low-carbon oil and gas production and develops renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution Aker Solutions aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Find out more at akersolutions.com

About Hafslund Celsio 
Hafslund Celsio AS is the largest producer and supplier of district heating in Norway and supplied 25 % of the district heating generated in Norway in 2023. In 2024, the company produced 1.9 TWh of district heating. Hafslund Celsio’s waste-to-energy plant at Klemetsrud, Oslo, is Norway’s largest with a capacity to end-treat 350,000 tonnes of waste per year. The company is also expanding its activities to district cooling. The company employs approximately 232 people. Hafslund Celsio is owned by a Norwegian investor consortium comprising Hafslund (60%), Infranode (20%) and HitecVision (20%).

Media 
Josh Byerly – SVP of Communications 
Moira Duff – Director of External Communications 
SLB 
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3407 
Email: media@slb.com

Hanne Rolén – Head of Sustainability & Communications 
SLB Capturi 
Tel: +47 990 02 571 
Email: Hrolen@capturi.slb.com

Investors 
James R. McDonald – SVP of Investor Relations & Industry Affairs 
Joy V. Domingo – Director of Investor Relations 
SLB 
Tel: +1 (713) 375-3535 
Email: investor-relations@slb.com

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During December’s Season of Giving, CUNY learners and professionals came together for two virtual mentorship sessions hosted by Paramount and The City Tutors. Supported by Paramount’s senior leadership, including Naveen Chopra, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Paramount Global, and their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team, the event showcased a commitment to fostering meaningful connections and elevating NYC’s diverse talent in media, tech, and finance.

Nearly 130 participants joined during finals season and the busy holiday period. For many learners, it was a rare opportunity to engage directly with professionals at Paramount—people who actively shape the media giant. The event exemplified Paramount’s dedication to creating opportunities for professionals to give back while building bridges for learners into industries that have long felt out of reach.

A Partnership Built Over Four Years

City Tutors and Paramount have worked together for four years, creating pathways into careers in marketing, HR, tech, finance, media, and more. This partnership has grown increasingly impactful by involving specific teams and engaging senior leadership to make these sessions deeply meaningful.

Naveen Chopra’s participation alongside his team reflected Paramount’s understanding of the importance of marshalling resources to support nonprofits doing impactful groundwork—not just through manpower but by fully integrating their organization. Naveen shared: “Every time our Finance and Technology teams work with The City Tutors, it is a privilege for all of us. There are so many avenues you can take in media, so our goal is always to help students leave mentoring sessions with new ideas about professional paths they may not have known existed and give insight into how to jump start their own careers. I am continually impressed by the informed questions and viewpoints students bring to the table”.

Adam Robinson, VP of Global Social Impact, shared: “Partnerships are central to Paramount’s strategy for driving change in communities. By collaborating with local organizations like City Tutors, which identified a clear community need for more

“entertainment-based” mentors, we create meaningful opportunities for engagement on both sides of the value exchange. This collaboration allows Paramount employees—many from New York City—to mentor CUNY students, helping to empower the next generation of storytellers and beyond.”

Learners Reflect on the Experience

For CUNY students, who are often navigating careers without traditional pipelines, the event offered a critical opportunity to access mentorship and professional guidance. One participant shared: “This event gave me access to professionals I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Hearing directly from people in tech and media helped me see how my skills can transfer and where I need to grow. It’s inspired me to take the next steps in my career.”

Mentors on the Power of Mentorship

Paramount mentors offered a wide range of insights during breakout sessions. Key takeaways included the importance of building transferable skills, adapting to career pivots, and leveraging resilience in job searching.

“Many students feel overlooked because they’re not coming from traditional ‘target schools.’ But attending events like this shows they have the drive and ambition to succeed—they are [qualified candidates]. It’s only a matter of time before they achieve their goals. [I noted to the students] ‘Don’t focus on companies prioritizing certain schools; focus on what you bring to the table and the opportunities ahead.’” –Oliver Delgado, Senior Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, Paramount.

Building Pathways to Careers

By partnering with nonprofits like The City Tutors, Paramount isn’t just providing mentorship; they’re helping build a more inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse fabric of NYC. Each mentorship event adds to a growing pipeline of opportunities, where learners can connect, grow, and envision careers they may not have thought possible.

As The City Tutors Executive Director, Garri Rivkin, shared: “What stands out about Paramount is their intentionality. They don’t just host events; they bring in leaders who can truly make a difference, offering learners actionable guidance and a real window into the industry. This is how you build meaningful access and lasting impact.”

Paramount’s efforts continue to elevate NYC’s diverse talent while creating a positive ripple effect across the industry. By fostering connections that drive career growth, this partnership sets the standard for what meaningful corporate social responsibility can achieve.

As the wildfires in California continue, our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

We remain committed to supporting our employees who have been impacted during this incredibly difficult time. And across our entire company, we are looking at various ways to support the local community and industry at large as they look to recover and rebuild. Paramount has made an initial donation of $1 Million to organizations on the ground that are actively assisting with continuous firefighting and relief efforts, including:

Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation – SUPPORT HEREUnited Way – SUPPORT HERECalifornia Fire Foundation – SUPPORT HEREAmerican Red Cross – SUPPORT HEREDirect Relief – SUPPORT HEREWorld Central Kitchen – SUPPORT HEREBest Friends Animal Society – SUPPORT HEREAnti Recidivism Coalition – SUPPORT HERE

Our brands are also taking the initiative to engage in relief efforts:

As of Jan. 15, CBS helped raised over $1.3 Million for the Red Cross, while also donating over 600 boxed meals and water to first responders.Paramount Pictures donated catering from Better Man premiere to the Arcadia Police Department.At Comedy Central, The Daily Show drove viewers to donate to the California Fire Foundation via in-show and social promotion.On the streaming front, P+ and Pluto TV are driving donations to the American Red Cross via PSAs and social promotion.

Additionally, Paramount’s Employee Matching Gifts Program will double contributions from employees made to organizations providing urgent rescue and relief efforts.

For employees directly impacted by the wildfires, they can receive cash grants through Paramount’s Employee Assistance Fund to help cover the costs of emergency evacuation or disaster recovery. And we’re offering lodging and temporary housing assistance to employees affected, as well as emotional support through our Employee Assistance Program.