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Optilogic Cosmic Frog Companion Apps Revolutionize How Designers Answer Supply Chain Questions Across the Enterprise

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New Cosmic Frog Companion Apps enable designers to deploy Cosmic Frog to Microsoft Excel and mobile applications to answer unlimited supply chain questions in a self-serve environment

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The world’s premier supply chain design software innovator Optilogic today announced the launch of Cosmic Frog Companion Apps, empowering supply chain designers to deploy the power of Optilogic AI and optimization engines into easy-to-use apps in familiar interfaces such as Excel and mobile apps.

Cosmic Frog Companion Apps make it easier than ever for supply chain designers to answer unlimited questions across their enterprises for a variety of stakeholders, resulting in:

Faster modeling and scenario analysisReduced supply chain design learning curveEasy access for business users to self-serve answers to high-frequency supply chain questions in a familiar environment such as Excel

“This is an incredible offering for supply chain designers because it makes it easier and faster than ever to answer supply chain questions for any stakeholder,” said Optilogic’s Vice President of Product Management Rebecca Janowiak. “For example, it can be used to give self-service access to a subset of Cosmic Frog functionality to business users for a specific use case—and without the need for technical and modeling knowledge.”

With Cosmic Frog for Excel, new modelers can speed up the design process by more rapidly building and running basic scenarios, such as greenfield analysis, capacity modeling, transportation routing, and more—all inside of a familiar Excel interface. Business users can answer supply chain design questions with the power of optimization and freely change inputs and review results without worrying about “breaking” the model.

Cosmic Frog Companion Apps also work fluidly with mobile apps to make modelers more productive by enabling them to demonstrate to other company leaders, business users and stakeholders the key data and elements that are most relevant and important to consider in their decision-making process.

Cosmic Frog Companion Apps are already well received by Optilogic customers and partners.

“Cosmic Frog for Excel apps is a great way to bring Optilogic’s suite of tools to a broader audience,” said Peco Pallet Data Scientist Graham Billey. “Now users can interact with the platform without having to log in to the webpage or learn to navigate the UI. This makes it great for less technical users, who are familiar with Excel and don’t really need to know how everything works under the hood.”

The former Global Head of Supply Chain for Nestlé Waters Gavin Schwarzenbach, now the managing director of SC Transformation Ltd., echoed this sentiment.

“Building apps is significantly easier in Cosmic Frog than with other solutions and also faster and simpler to learn and use,” he said. “I was able to quickly build a Cosmic Frog for Excel app for a client that enables business users to run scenarios and own the results, which frees up the modelers to create new models and use cases.”

Cosmic Frog Companion Apps are powered by Atlas, the robust coding environment within the Optilogic platform that puts the full power of Python, in combination with Optilogic’s hyperscaling and optimization APIs, in the hands of supply chain designers.

“The supply chain design field is filled with continuous questions and project requests from stakeholders across the company, which can be difficult for designers to juggle,” Janowiak said. “With Cosmic Frog Companion Apps, designers can more quickly and easily answer their questions by showcasing the power of Optilogic’s AI and optimization engines in more familiar and accessible applications.”

For more information, visit https://optilogic.com/cosmic-frog-companion-apps. Ready to try for yourself? Read this how-to article.

About Optilogic:

Optilogic offers cloud-native supply chain design solutions that enable businesses to evaluate trade-offs across financial performance, service levels, and systemic risk to design resilient supply chains even in the most dynamic, challenging environments. Its Cosmic Frog supply chain design solution tackles enterprise data at scale, runs models faster than ever, automatically converts legacy models, and requires no IT footprint. Cosmic Frog is the only supply chain design platform to combine optimization, simulation, and risk engines, and includes a risk score on every scenario. Solutions include network design, intelligent greenfield analysis and site selection, M&A analysis, near-shoring/reshoring, CapEx planning, cost-to-serve, product flow, and many more. Stay in touch with Optilogic on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube and visit www.Optilogic.com.

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Kristin Nystie, Trust Relations, 1 3478709402, optilogic@trustrelations.agency 

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Bell’s wireless earns top marks from Rohde & Schwarz as Canada’s Fastest 5G+ Network

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Latest independent ranking reinforces Bell’s network leadership

MONTRÉAL, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ — Bell today announced that its 5G+ network has been ranked Canada’s Fastest 5G+ Network by independent network analysts Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual AG (R&S), adding to its growing list of independent network awards.

Bell ranked first in both R&S’s Fastest 5G+ Network Data Speed Performance Score and Fastest 5G Network Data Speed Score categories based on extensive drive testing across 19 Canadian communities. The recognition builds on Bell’s recent Ookla awards for Canada’s Fastest and Best 5G Network, reinforcing Bell’s position as a leader in wireless performance through both real-world consumer testing and independent engineering analysis.

Bell’s network delivers during the moments that matter most, from everyday connections with family, friends and colleagues to Canada’s biggest cultural and sporting events. Built to perform even when demand is at its highest, Bell’s 5G+ network helped keep customers connected during major events this year, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montréal, the Canadiens’ playoff run and Canada’s summer of soccer.

Since 2020, Bell has invested billions in broadband and wireless infrastructure, expanding its network with faster speeds, greater reliability and advanced capabilities for communities across Canada. This year alone, Bell has upgraded hundreds of towers from 4G to 5G with more on the way.

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“This recognition from Rohde & Schwarz is another strong validation of Bell’s strategic priority to deliver the best networks. Bell’s 5G+ network delivers the speed and performance Canadians expect, whether they’re streaming, gaming, working or staying connected on the go. Connection is everything, and we’re proud to see our continued investment recognized by another independent third party.”

–    Blaik Kirby, Group President, Consumer and Small Business, Bell

“Based on our 2026 testing of national wireless networks in Canada, Bell delivered the top 5G/5G+ data performance, meaning subscribers can experience faster speeds and more reliable connections, especially in busy urban areas. At Rohde & Schwarz, independent network benchmarking is core to our mission. By providing operators with objective, real-world performance data, we help drive continuous improvement across the industry, ultimately benefiting every subscriber.”

–    Axel Hansmann, CEO Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual AG

To learn more about 5G and 5G+ wireless, please visit Bell.ca/network.

About Bell
Bell is Canada’s largest communications company1, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.

Media inquiries: 
Patricia Garcia
media@bell.ca

Investor inquiries:
Krishna Somers
krishna.somers@bell.ca

SOURCE Bell Canada (MTL)

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Bell’s wireless earns top marks from Rohde & Schwarz as Canada’s Fastest 5G+ Network

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Latest independent ranking reinforces Bell’s network leadership

MONTRÉAL, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ — Bell today announced that its 5G+ network has been ranked Canada’s Fastest 5G+ Network by independent network analysts Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual AG (R&S), adding to its growing list of independent network awards.

Bell ranked first in both R&S’s Fastest 5G+ Network Data Speed Performance Score and Fastest 5G Network Data Speed Score categories based on extensive drive testing across 19 Canadian communities. The recognition builds on Bell’s recent Ookla awards for Canada’s Fastest and Best 5G Network, reinforcing Bell’s position as a leader in wireless performance through both real-world consumer testing and independent engineering analysis.

Bell’s network delivers during the moments that matter most, from everyday connections with family, friends and colleagues to Canada’s biggest cultural and sporting events. Built to perform even when demand is at its highest, Bell’s 5G+ network helped keep customers connected during major events this year, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Montréal, the Canadiens’ playoff run and Canada’s summer of soccer.

Since 2020, Bell has invested billions in broadband and wireless infrastructure, expanding its network with faster speeds, greater reliability and advanced capabilities for communities across Canada. This year alone, Bell has upgraded hundreds of towers from 4G to 5G with more on the way.

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“This recognition from Rohde & Schwarz is another strong validation of Bell’s strategic priority to deliver the best networks. Bell’s 5G+ network delivers the speed and performance Canadians expect, whether they’re streaming, gaming, working or staying connected on the go. Connection is everything, and we’re proud to see our continued investment recognized by another independent third party.”

–    Blaik Kirby, Group President, Consumer and Small Business, Bell

“Based on our 2026 testing of national wireless networks in Canada, Bell delivered the top 5G/5G+ data performance, meaning subscribers can experience faster speeds and more reliable connections, especially in busy urban areas. At Rohde & Schwarz, independent network benchmarking is core to our mission. By providing operators with objective, real-world performance data, we help drive continuous improvement across the industry, ultimately benefiting every subscriber.”

–    Axel Hansmann, CEO Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual AG

To learn more about 5G and 5G+ wireless, please visit Bell.ca/network.

About Bell
Bell is Canada’s largest communications company1, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.

Media inquiries: 
Patricia Garcia
media@bell.ca

Investor inquiries:
Krishna Somers
krishna.somers@bell.ca

SOURCE Bell Canada (MTL)

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Fresenius Medical Care introduces TherapyWise™ analytics for kidney replacement therapy

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Cloud-based platform provides retrospective, program-level insight into kidney replacement therapy delivered in acute and hospital critical care settingsAvailable within NxStage® System One™ with NxView™ 4.0, Fresenius Medical Care’s FDA 510(k)-cleared software platform for kidney replacement therapy in the United StatesAggregates existing therapy and device data to support identification of trends related to workflow interruptions, alarm burden, and variability

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, today announced the introduction of TherapyWise™, a cloud-based analytics capability available within NxView™ 4.0, the Company’s FDA 510(k)-cleared software platform for use with the NxStage® System One™ in the United States. TherapyWise is designed to provide retrospective, program-level insight into kidney replacement therapy (KRT) delivered in acute and hospital critical care settings.

Kidney replacement therapy in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) generates large volumes of clinical and operational data, yet trends related to therapy delivery, workflow interruptions, and alarm frequency can be difficult to assess without standardized metrics and aggregated views. TherapyWise consolidates existing data generated at the point of care and presents longitudinal summaries intended to support oversight of KRT programs across ICU units and time periods.

“Digital solutions play an increasingly important role in how critical care teams understand and manage complex therapies,” said Joe Turk, Chief Executive Officer of Care Enablement at Fresenius Medical Care. “TherapyWise reflects our continued focus on innovation in critical care by applying data analytics. This helps hospital and clinical leaders gain visibility into how kidney replacement therapy is delivered across their organizations, supporting informed discussions around workflow, consistency, and quality improvement.”

TherapyWise works by securely transmitting data from the NxStage System One with NxView to a cloud‑based platform, where information is aggregated and displayed across predefined performance indicators. These include program‑level metrics including average delivered dose compared with set dose, average treatment time per cartridge, and alarm frequency trends. The software is intended to support retrospective review and program oversight and is not designed for real‑time, patient‑specific clinical decision‑making, which remains the responsibility of attending clinicians.

TherapyWise is part of Fresenius Medical Care’s NxView 4.0 software platform and broader critical care portfolio, which combines digital infrastructure, clinical expertise, and secure data management to support hospital teams responsible for kidney replacement therapy programs.

To learn more about TherapyWise, please visit https://freseniusmedicalcare.com/en-us/products/critical-care/therapywise/.

About Fresenius Medical Care:
Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Through its network of 3,539 dialysis clinics, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatments for approx. 290,000 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Fresenius Medical Care is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS).

For more information visit the company’s website at www.freseniusmedicalcare.com.

Disclaimer:
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, legal changes, regulatory approvals, results of clinical studies, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, and the availability of financing. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in Fresenius Medical Care’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fresenius Medical Care does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

Media contact
Christine Peters
T +49 160 60 66 770
christine.peters@freseniusmedicalcare.com 

Kirsten Stratton
T +1 781 929 8096
kirsten.stratton@freseniusmedicalcare.com 

Contact for analysts and investors
Dr. Dominik Heger
T +49 6172 609 2525
dominik.heger@freseniusmedicalcare.com 

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SOURCE Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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