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Pariveda Achieves B Corp™ Certification, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Purpose-Driven Business

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Consulting leader Pariveda joins the global B Corp community, emphasizing its people-first approach and dedication to using business as a force for good™.

DALLAS, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ — Pariveda, a leading consulting firm dedicated to solving complex business challenges, is proud to announce its certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp). This certification marks a significant milestone in Pariveda’s journey and demonstrates that it meets high standards of positive impact that reach far beyond its walls to include all stakeholders — workers, communities, customers, and the planet.

Pariveda believes that change is inevitable and transformation is intentional. That’s why the company consciously pursued its B Corp Certification, verifying its 20 years of effort to be the change it wants to see in the world. Pariveda’s path to becoming a Certified B Corp was propelled by several unique company attributes that underscore its commitment to using business as a force for good:

A holacratic governance structure, empowering employees to become effective leadersOperating with greater than 50% of non-managerial employees owning shares of the company, this financial structure is designed to distribute wealth equitably and generate value for its employees, embodying the commitment to shared long-term prosperityBoard representation with more than 50% women, highlighting a strong commitment to diversity and inclusionA requirement for all executive leadership to actively participate in local non-profit boards, reinforcing community engagement at the highest levelsTransparent salary policies, ensuring employees are treated with equity

“Pariveda is at the next chapter of our business where we’re affirming our intentional design: a people-first model and purposeful profit can work at scale. This certification invites the world to see how doing business for good is possible, no matter the size,” said Margaret Rogers, CEO at Pariveda.

B Lab is a global non-profit organization and the owner of the “Certified B Corporation” trademark.

Facilitated by B Lab, Pariveda underwent a rigorous and extensive review of its enterprise-wide practices and policies and was assessed across five pillars: workers, governance, customers, community, and environment.

Upon conclusion of the yearlong verification process, Pariveda achieved an overall impact score of 103.3, far exceeding the 50.9 median score of all companies that complete the assessment and the 80-point minimum required for certification.

Pariveda will monitor its performance against the B Corp standards, which is a dynamic process of continuous improvement. Additionally, B Corp recertification is required every three years, offering organizations the opportunity to maintain progressive alignment with B Lab’s standards, which evolve according to global changes.

“We’re thrilled for Pariveda to be a part of a global community of companies dedicated to using business as a force for good,” said Eleanor Allen, Advisor to the B Lab Global Board and former B Lab Lead Executive. “As a Certified B Corporation™, Pariveda is paving the way for professional services firms across the globe. It is an example for other larger organizations to see what is possible to achieve with determination and dedication.”

Bruce Ballengee, Founder of Pariveda, reflects on the company’s intentional design, “From day one, Pariveda was built with the vision of being a force for good. Achieving B Corp Certification is a natural progression of our foundational values and a testament to our commitment to the enduring success of our people, clients, and communities.”

As Pariveda joins the global community of over 8,000 certified B Corps, it stands as a beacon for businesses striving to balance profit with purpose. The company’s innovative approach to customer engagement, the annual Hackathon for Social Good offering pro bono work to non-profits across the country, and the measurable community contributions are a testament to Pariveda’s dedication to creating lasting, positive impact.

“For Pariveda, being a B Corp is about setting a new standard in business, where success is measured not just by financial performance, but by the positive impact we create for people and the planet,” shared Tiffany Lentz, Managing Vice President at Pariveda. “We invite our clients, partners, and communities to join us in this effort as we collectively work towards a more inclusive and equitable future.”

One single company can’t change our global economic system, but together, we create a movement. To learn more about Pariveda’s commitment to embracing a business model that balances purpose with profit, ensuring inclusion, equity, and collaborative service to others, visit https://parivedasolutions.com/about/bcorp/.

About Pariveda Solutions, Inc.

Pariveda is a consulting firm dedicated to solving complex business, brand, and technology challenges from the inside out. We uncover the underlying complexities and dependencies of your business to create solutions that deliver value, open new opportunities, and continuously evolve to meet the demands of your market — all while leveraging the opportunity to grow together. As an employee-owned company, our people are highly skilled, highly motivated strategic business, brand, and technology leaders, truly invested in helping our clients fulfill their mission. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we live and work in major cities across North America.

To learn more about how we provide holistic solutions across your business, visit our website: https://www.parivedasolutions.com.

“Pariveda Solutions,” “The Business of IT,” and “Change is inevitable. Transformation is intentional.” are registered trademarks of Pariveda Solutions, Inc., Dallas, Texas, USA. 

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About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, the global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. To date, the B Corp community includes over 700,000 workers in over 8,000 B Corps across 95 countries and 162 industries, and more than 250,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. B Lab has created and led efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that enable stakeholder governance. To learn more and join the movement, visit https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/.

About B Corp Certification

B Corp Certification assesses the overall social and environmental impact of a company. To achieve B Corp Certification, a company must meet a score of at least 80 points in the B Impact Assessment, an evaluation of a company’s positive impact, and pass a risk review, an evaluation of a company’s negative impact.

It must change their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders, and exhibit transparency by allowing information about their B Corp Certification performance to be publicly available on their B Corp profile on B Lab’s website. B Corps recertify every three years and once certified, are expected to increase their score over time as they progress towards becoming more equitable, inclusive, and regenerative businesses. 

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AI Requires Healthcare Leaders to Plan for Multiple Futures according to DPR Construction

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New study finds AI is likely to change healthcare operations before it materially changes buildings, creating new considerations for space, infrastructure and capital planning

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DPR Construction, a forward-thinking, self-performing contractor, has released new research examining how artificial intelligence is changing healthcare operations and when those changes begin to affect facilities and capital decisions. The study found that AI is already influencing clinical operations and capital priorities, while its longer-term effects on space and infrastructure are still developing. For healthcare owners, this creates an opportunity to test assumptions and preserve flexibility before major capital decisions are set.

Planning with Intelligence: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Healthcare Built Environment draws on perspectives from dozens of professionals across health systems, technology, finance, advisory services, healthcare planning, architecture and consulting. Among the findings, 91% of respondents said AI is breaking down traditional project delivery silos, while the research indicates space is more likely to be redistributed than uniformly reduced as operational needs change.

“Health systems can make smart capital decisions today without knowing exactly what AI will look like years from now,” said Hamilton Espinosa, DPR Construction Healthcare Leader. “The key is understanding what is changing operationally, what that could mean for facilities and where preserving options today can create value as technology continues to evolve.”

The research addresses a fundamental planning challenge: AI applications and operating models can change quickly, while major healthcare facilities can take five to 10 years to plan and deliver and are expected to remain in service for 30 years or longer. A central finding is that operations are likely to change before physical buildings do. Facility implications emerge as technology begins to affect workflows, staffing, throughput, equipment or the location of care.

Key findings include:

AI is likely to shift space needs across healthcare facilities. AI may reduce demand associated with some administrative and support functions while increasing needs for higher-acuity care, virtual operations, automation, equipment support and technical infrastructure.Capital planning should preserve options. Scenario testing, phased investment, conversion strategies and explicit decision points can help owners maintain flexibility as technology evolves.Infrastructure may determine the pace of adoption. Power, cooling, connectivity, pathways and data readiness can become limiting factors, making infrastructure headroom a capital planning consideration.AI requires integrated governance. Increasingly clinical operations, facilities, IT, cybersecurity and capital planning need to work together around shared systems, infrastructure and data.

“AI is pushing technology decisions earlier in facility and capital planning,” said Hamilton Esponosa, DPR Construction Healthcare Leader. “Bringing clinical, technology, facilities and capital leaders together earlier can help owners understand what they need now and where they should preserve flexibility for what comes next.”

A capability-based approach allows health systems to plan for the functions their facilities may need to support as AI evolves. Those capabilities could include virtual observation, automated logistics, continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance. Health systems can then determine the infrastructure and performance requirements needed to enable them. The research encourages health systems to focus on capital decisions that remain valuable as technology, care delivery and operations continue to change.

Explore DPR’s Healthcare Insights for perspectives on how AI is already changing healthcare operations, which implications for facilities are still emerging and how health systems can make capital decisions that remain valuable as technology evolves.

About DPR Construction 

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex projects across the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Guided by our purpose—We Exist to Build Great Things®—DPR’s global portfolio spans large-scale new construction, tenant improvements and special projects.

Founded in 1990, DPR is one of the largest privately held, employee-owned companies in the US. We are strategically focused on building long-term partnerships and delivering more predictable outcomes for customers. We’re advancing the industry by integrating the project lifecycle from design to delivery using innovative construction methods, prefabrication on more than 90% of new work, and a highly skilled craft workforce deployed on nearly all of our projects.

DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs more than 13,500 professionals across our family of companies worldwide. For more information, visit www.dpr.com.

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Stephanie McCay
DPR Construction
Email: pr@dpr.com 

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MCM Unveils Next Generation of Its Intelligent Operational Readiness Platform at IACP 2026

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New capabilities extend human-assisted AI, fleet management, and accreditation readiness, into a single connected platform for law enforcement agencies

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MCM Technology, a leading provider of operational readiness software for public safety agencies, today announced the next generation of its platform at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition. The update adds new Fleet capabilities, AI-enabled enhancements, and accreditation readiness workflows, extending MCM from single-department asset tracking into a full operational readiness platform for the entire agency.

For more than 25 years, MCM has helped law enforcement agencies track the equipment officers depend on every shift – including managing a complex array of radio networks, directly integrating with systems from Motorola Solutions, L3Harris, and EFJ/JVCKenwood. Today’s announcement reflects a broader shift in how connected agencies are using the platform: rather than managing radios, weapons and fleet in separate systems, agencies are increasingly running their full operation – every asset, certification, inspection, and maintenance need – through a single, unified record.

“When I talk with law enforcement agency leaders across the country, I hear the same thing: they need one place to see whether their people and equipment are ready, not just accounted for,” said Anthony Rotoli, CEO of MCM Technology. “This platform update provides an answer by bringing to life the idea of accountability following the individual, and a record being visible at both the individual and the agency level – which is key both from an accreditation and audit perspective as well as ensuring officers are prepared for the next call.”

Foundational to the updated platform are advanced AI capabilities that keep humans in the loop while unburdening staff. Agencies can ask questions about their operational data in plain language and get answers without building a report or searching manually. They also receive proactive alerts when expirations are coming up or maintenance is needed. 

“Agencies want faster, more reliable answers to the questions they’re already asking. Or to not have to ask the question at all,” said Scott Roehrenbeck, Chief Technology Officer of MCM Technology. “That’s how we look at AI. Our platform lets our customers leverage the immense value of today’s AI advancements from an operational perspective while keeping humans in charge of approving every action. Agencies get the benefit but don’t lose control.”

What’s New

The MCM platform remains fully configurable to both agency and individual-specific needs, offering role-based views from the chief to the quartermaster. The platform now also offers law enforcement agencies:

Accreditation Readiness: By better organizing records assessors ask for, the system proactively tracks progress against an agency’s own goals, and alerts users to expiring certifications, overdue inspections, low consumables, and gear nearing end-of-life.Fleet Management: Expanding asset classes to include fleet, the platform now lets agencies track every vehicle, its assigned equipment, inspection details, and maintenance schedule in one place, mapped to the officer who operates it.Human-Assisted, Secure AI: Users can ask which vehicles are due for service, who is coming up on a certification lapse, or which radios are due for replacement, and an AI assistant gets the answer from the agency’s own records, with a person approving any change that follows.

MCM’s platform currently supports more than 300 systems deployed nationwide, tracking millions of public safety assets. The company’s growth follows a year of expansion, new leadership hires, and a recent investment from Accel-KKR.

MCM will demonstrate the updated platform throughout IACP 2026 at Booth 1910. Agencies interested in learning more can visit mcmtechnology.com or visit the booth during the show.

About MCM Technology 

MCM Technology (MCM) is a leading provider of operational readiness software for the public safety sector, with more than 300 systems deployed nationwide. Its platform is purpose-built for public safety, giving agencies the visibility, automation, and predictive intelligence they need to stay ahead of risk while remaining configurable to each agency’s unique workflows and easy to integrate with existing systems. Learn more at mcmtechnology.com.  

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Kae Kronthaler-Williams 

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GIGABYTE Issues Final Call for Custom GeForce RTX 5080 GPU Sweepstakes

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in high-performance PC hardware, is issuing a final call to PC gaming enthusiasts across North America to enter its exclusive sweepstakes celebrating Microsoft’s highly anticipated title, Gears of War: E-Day. Organized in partnership with NVIDIA, the limited-time promotion gives fans a rare opportunity to win one of three custom-designed GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5080 GAMING OC 16G graphics cards before entries officially close on October 29, 2026.

Hand-crafted by acclaimed custom PC modder Sarah Carlos (@carlos.sarah), each of the three limited-edition graphics cards features bespoke artwork inspired by the iconic visual identity and gritty universe of Gears of War: E-Day. Beyond their striking visual design, these collector’s items deliver top-tier gaming performance built on next-generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series architecture. Equipped with 16GB of high-speed memory, advanced ray tracing technology, and NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, the GPUs allow players to experience the high-stakes action of Emergence Day with ultra-smooth frame rates and sharp graphical fidelity.

With less than ten days remaining, the online sweepstakes enters its final stretch across AORUS North America digital channels. Open to legal residents of the United States and Canada aged 18 and older, participants can earn entries through various community activities. Gamers can boost their chances of winning by following official AORUS NA social channels, sharing their gaming setups during dedicated Reddit community showcases, joining Discord trivia nights, and unlocking secret entry codes distributed via AORUS newsletters.

All entries must be submitted by October 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT. Following the conclusion of the event, the three lucky winners will be officially announced on AORUS NA Instagram Stories.

To learn more about the custom GPUs and enter the sweepstakes, visit the official AORUS landing page or follow @AORUS_NA on social media.

About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance hardware solutions. From award-winning monitors and graphics cards to advanced data center infrastructure, GIGABYTE remains committed to its mission of “Upgrade Your Life” through innovative technology and exceptional build quality.

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