Technology

Accuris Accelerates Growth Following Brand Debut

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

Company announces the addition of two key executives, the launch of Goldfire Chat API and expanded customer support

DENVER, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Accuris, a leader in optimizing engineering, supply chain and logistics workflows, today announced a year of substantial innovation. Over the past 12 months since its launch as a standalone company, Accuris, formerly known as IHS and S&P Global’s Engineering Solutions division, continues to innovate, enhancing its product portfolio to streamline digital engineering practices, bolster customer service, and foster unique industry partnerships.

As the company expands global operations and propels into its next phase of growth, Accuris has added two executives to the company’s leadership team. Gabrielle Ramaiah joins the company as Chief of Staff and Vice President of Transformation, while Timothy (Tim) Walker will assume the role of General Counsel. Both highly experienced professionals in their respective disciplines, Ramaiah and Walker will be instrumental in executing Accuris’ go-to-market strategy.

Prior to joining Accuris, Ramaiah was Associate Partner at McKinsey and Company, where she created and implemented high performing growth strategies for software companies that drove double-digit returns. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Walker is another welcomed addition to the team, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Billtrust, a B2B order-to-cash and digital payments market leader. He has also held various senior counsel roles at Transamerica, First Data Corporation (now Fiserv) and Synopsys.

Today Accuris also unveiled new product enhancements to Goldfire, the company’s enterprise search platform that aggregates data from internal sources, providing federated search capabilities to streamline engineer workflows. Goldfire Chat is a new interface that leverages generative AI, enabling engineers to get quicker, more accurate answers to queries derived directly from their organization’s custom internal data. The Goldfire API uses a company’s large language model (LLM) to allow for the customization of the data that is included within searches. The Chat API function also equips users with predictive question prompts that allow teams to delve deeper into specific topics.

In addition to augmenting product capabilities, Accuris has introduced Enterprise Support, an enhanced customer experience solution to help users get the most out of their Accuris products. With Enterprise Support, customers will receive accelerated onboarding, customized educational programs tailored to maximize ROI, and faster resolution of any issues that may arise.

“With a rapidly expanding customer base, we continue to foster a culture of deep innovation and client support to tackle the challenges of digital engineering in an era of accelerated product life cycles,” said Claude Pumilia, CEO at Accuris. “Building upon decades of engineering expertise, our mission is to help companies gain unprecedented visibility into their engineering and supply-chain management processes and bolster digital threading practices. The launch of Goldfire Chat API and our expanded user support underpin our team’s unwavering dedication to providing engineering professionals with the advanced AI-driven technology required to streamline and enhance their workflows. Today, we are also honored to welcome Gabrielle and Tim, who will both play a crucial role elevating Accuris’ global market presence and accelerating the trajectory of our operations.”

Within the last year, Accuris has also announced several partnerships to enhance the breadth and depth of its solution stack. The company has partnered with CTG, a renowned government and commercial aviation industry supplier, expanding the sourcing capabilities of Accuris’ Haystack Gold logistics and supply chain management platform beyond government and military parts to include dual-use and commercial components. The company is also in active partnership with Standards Australia, providing customers with exclusive access to Standards Australia content via Engineering Workbench and the Accuris standards store.

To learn more about Accuris, please visit: Accuris (accuristech.com).

About Accuris (formerly IHS)
Accuris enables digital transformation in engineering organizations. The company provides a suite of solutions that connect engineering data with trusted information, providing valuable insights and streamlining workflows across the entire product lifecycle. Accuris also enhances data accessibility, security, and collaboration in engineering environments. Learn more at accuristech.com.

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1-800Accountant Launches Tax Savings Services Designed for 1099 Workers

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43 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

New offering helps independent contractors structure their business to reduce their tax burden from day one

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1-800Accountant, the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses, announced the launch of a new service offering built specifically for 1099 workers and independent contractors. The service helps freelancers and self-employed professionals work with an accountant to select the right business setup for their income, with a focus on reducing taxes from the start.

Growth Is Outpacing Tax Readiness

Independent contractor work has grown significantly in recent years. 1-800Accountant’s client data shows sharp year-over-year growth across contractor-heavy industries, with Consulting up 17%, Construction up 10%, and Service-sector clients growing more than 200% compared to 2024. Despite this growth, many contractors continue to overpay their taxes because they operate without a formal business structure in place or the right tax election.

The gap is particularly visible in industries like Healthcare, Engineering, and Legal, where LLC adoption among 1-800Accountant clients sits at 81%, 72%, and 71%, respectively, well below the 90%-plus rates seen in higher-adoption industries like Construction and Real Estate. 1-800Accountant’s new business tax optimization service closes that gap by matching contractors with the right business type while ensuring their business is set up correctly before they file their first return.

“Independent contractors continue to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the American workforce, and they are also among the most underserved when it comes to strategic tax planning,” said Mike Savage, Founder and CEO of 1-800Accountant. “That lack of planning means that most 1099 workers don’t realize how much they’re leaving on the table. This service changes that. We’re giving contractors access to the same strategic advantages that established businesses have, ensuring the right business setup from the beginning.”

Tax Strategy Built In from Day One

These services walk clients through a structured process that includes accountant-recommended business types, registering with the appropriate state agencies, and coordinating with an accountant to ensure alignment between the structure and the client’s specific tax situation. 1-800Accountant integrates business setup for 1099 earners into a broader tax strategy tailored around each contractor’s income level, filing status, and long-term goals.

“What sets us apart is the tax strategy layer,” said Ryan Teeples, Chief of Strategy at 1-800Accountant. “What contractors and gig workers actually need are professionals to help them understand which tax setup makes the most sense for their income, their industry, and where they want their business to go. Then, we do the work to save on both their business and personal taxes. That’s what we’re delivering here.”

The service is available now to new and existing 1-800Accountant clients. Pricing starts at $19 per month (plus any government filing fees) and includes business setup evaluation, tax return preparation and filing, state registration, federal registration, simple-to-use AI bookkeeping software, and a consultation with a tax expert for onboarding and explanation of their individual tax situation.

About 1-800Accountant

1-800Accountant is the nation’s leading virtual accounting firm for small businesses and independent contractors. With a team of credentialed accountants and tax professionals, 1-800Accountant provides bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory services to clients across all 50 states. The firm is committed to making professional accounting accessible and affordable for business owners at every stage.

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9fin launches in APAC to expand global credit coverage

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43 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

With APAC playing a bigger role in increasingly complex global credit markets, 9fin brings the news, data and AI tools professionals need to navigate volatility

HONG KONG, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 9fin, the AI-native information platform for global debt markets, has formally launched in the Asia Pacific region, giving credit professionals access to cutting-edge news, data and analysis across private and public bonds and loans.

As the 9fin team continues to grow quickly across APAC from its initial base in Hong Kong, it is supporting firms locally by providing proprietary credit intelligence, comprehensive data, and AI-powered workflow tools, all within one unified platform.

The launch comes as the tussle between public and private markets intensifies in APAC, making it more important than ever for banks, asset managers, advisors, and law firms to have visibility across the full credit landscape. While bond issuance has dropped amid geopolitical disruption, private credit activity remains robust as borrowers seek alternative financing options.

By combining deal intelligence from local sources with its extensive global credit database and AI tools, the 9fin platform gives users a comprehensive view across fragmented markets. The APAC platform includes coverage of more than 1,800 issuers and 16,000 instruments, with issuance history dating back to 2003 following 9fin’s acquisition of Bond Radar, in March 2025.

9fin is already used by more than 300 institutions globally, including KKR, Apollo, BNP Paribas, and Kirkland & Ellis. The company’s APAC buildout — supported by its $170 million Series C fundraise in March 2026 — marks the next phase of its global expansion.

Steven Hunter, CEO and co-founder at 9fin, commented: “APAC is a complex region and is becoming even more so as private markets expand and geopolitical volatility increases. The region needs a faster, smarter platform covering the full picture across bonds, loans, private credit and distressed. That’s exactly what 9fin provides. With our full platform now live in APAC, we’re giving our users the clarity to make informed decisions, faster.”

9fin’s APAC launch follows its expansion across the US, Europe, and Latin America, with CEEMEA to follow.

About 9fin

9fin is the AI-native platform for global debt markets. Founded by former J.P. Morgan banker Steven Hunter and Deutsche Bank engineer Hussam EL-Sheikh, the company combines data, analytics, and AI-powered workflows in a single platform, helping clients work smarter and faster to outperform their peers.

The company is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Belfast and with teams across Latin America and Asia. For more information, visit 9fin.com.

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Trimble First Quarter Earnings Call and Webcast

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43 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET to review its first quarter 2026 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/544327873. Analysts who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://events.q4inc.com/analyst/544327873?pwd=s5ilhwSm. Upon registration, dial-in details will be sent via email to the registrant.

About Trimble

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it is helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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