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Business Journals
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Journals
PG&E new-business process improvements getting results
California now claims the world's fourth-largest economy. The Bay Area, with its robust business community, is a key regional driver of the Golden State's global economic status. And PG&E, in turn, is here to help the Bay Area continue its tremendous contributions to the state's economy while maintaining a safe, reliable and clean energy system at the lowest cost to customers. To serve that goal, we've made huge progress in a vital part of our business. Today, our Service Planning & Design team is connecting more new customers than ever to our electric grid. We set a goal in 2024 to connect 9,000 new-business customers throughout PG&E's service area. We delivered way beyond that, completing a company-record 13,640 new-business connections last year. That means thousands of new homes, new and expanded businesses and clean energy projects across our service area. In PG&E's Bay Area Region, we completed more than 3,600 new-business connections in 2024, including: 2,438 residential projects 406 commercial projects 223 electric vehicle charging points We're thrilled to have helped bring these and other projects to life for our 1.8 million electric customers in the Bay Area. But we're especially proud of how these efforts are helping decarbonize our housing and transportation sectors. Through our new-business connections, we're supporting San Francisco's Climate Plan, which calls for a shift to 100% renewable electricity for buildings and vehicles by 2040. expand A terrific example is our work to energize Electrify America's indoor EV charging station at 928 Harrison St. in San Francisco. This ambitious project with 20 hyper-fast chargers uses 3.6 megawatts of power. As the nation's first all-indoors charging station, it offers customer lounges with food and beverage vending machines, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and 24/7 monitoring and security. Our 'One PG&E' effort across multiple teams, in constant coordination with Electrify America, helped us deliver the company's flagship charging station in February 2024—three months ahead of schedule. The station opened to tremendous success, with more than 8,000 customers in its first month alone. And we're already building on our progress in 2025. We completed 895 new-business connections in the first quarter of this year. That's up 25.7% compared to the 712 connections we completed in the first quarter of 2024. expand Among those new-business customers is Revel. The developer of public fast-charging EV stations opened its first station outside New York in March, at 199 Erie St. in San Francisco's Mission District. Revel plans to begin construction this year on seven more fast-charging sites with a combined 125 charging points across the Bay Area. PG&E's new Flex Connect program will help Revel meet the demand. Flex Connect lets customers connect to our grid more quickly without having to wait for upgrades to electric infrastructure. Revel's charging station near San Francisco International Airport is using Flex Connect. In fact, a report earlier this year from the Environmental Defense Fund cited PG&E as a leader in flexible connections. This type of innovative approach to connecting new customers will be key to helping California meet its economic and climate goals. That's why we've spent more than two years talking to customers and industry groups to better understand the needs of our new-business customers. The feedback we've received continues to transform our new-business processes. Our partnership with the California Building Industry Association is one great example. We signed a memorandum of understanding with the association in July 2023 to improve how we work with builders and developers. In monthly meetings with association members, we talk about how we're doing—and how we can keep up our progress. With the association's help, we've set up systems to schedule construction work faster; escalate issues on complicated projects; and allow interim power connections where there are long lead times for new service. We also launched a New Business Program Management Office to focus full-time on improving our processes. Those efforts have paid off for our customers: The six-month design backlog of early 2023 fell to less than a month by the end of 2024. Improvements to the application process cut the number of required documents by more than half. We will continue to work with lawmakers, regulators and other stakeholders on process improvements to connect more new customers. We're especially excited about opportunities to connect new customers across the Bay Area to help the region sustain its vibrant growth trajectory. We also look forward to working with you as we strive to meet the economic and climate goals of California and its residents.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
These speakers give you Dolby Atmos surround sound without ruining your home decor
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary TCL has announced the first Dolby Atmos FlexConnect speakers for the US market. FlexConnect enables you to put the speakers anywhere and optimises the surround sound based on where they are. So you don't need to place them in a traditional home cinema setup. A home cinema setup has always been high on many people's wishlist, but it does require fairly rigid speaker placement, which might not suit every living space. But that's where TCL comes in. The manufacturer has partnered with Dolby to produce a Dolby Atmos system that makes it much easier to get full-fledged surround sound, but without needing traditional placement. Its TCL Z100 speakers come with Dolby's FlexConnect technology, which we reported on back in 2023. And that allows them to be placed in different zones to traditional surrounds. FlexConnect is designed for wireless speakers specifically, and the idea is that you can put the speakers wherever you want and the technology will optimise them based on the space they're in and where you've put them. It does that by sending signals to each speaker, listening to what comes back and then adjusting the frequency and timing to create your Atmos environment. TCL's speakers can be used solo, or you can use up to four as a full surround system. In order to use FlexConnect speakers you'll need a TV that has the technology too, and naturally TCL will happily sell you one of those. Its QM8K, QM7K and QM6K models all support the tech, although they're currently only available in the US. TCL's Precise Dimming Series TVs and Z100 speakers are the first FlexConnect products to launch in the US, but there will be more. As this is a Dolby technology rather than TCL, the aim is to have FlexConnect become as ubiquitous as Atmos. Whether firms such as Samsung will embrace it remains to be seen. It's similar to Samsung's existing Q-Symphony system, and we know that the Korean firm is cool towards Atmos. This year's Samsung home entertainment hardware is pushing Eclipsa Audio, a direct rival to Dolby's immersive audio. Without the big names such as Sony and Samsung on board, FlexConnect could struggle to make an impact. However, TCL's Z100 speakers will go on sale in the US this summer. Pricing hasn't been announced just yet, but the speakers are available in China for CN¥1,499 apiece. That's roughly $208 / £155.
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
GoodData Recognized in 2025 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Analytics and BI Platforms
GoodData recognized by Gartner® for ability to execute and completeness of vision. SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / GoodData, the AI-native analytics platform, today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms. Recognized as a Niche Player, GoodData was acknowledged for its ability to execute and completeness of vision. At the core of GoodData's platform is its composability strategy, powered by open source technology, multi-tenancy framework, and an open semantic layer, giving data teams the ability to define metrics once and reuse them across every dashboard, application, or tool in the enterprise. This ensures consistent, governed insights at scale while aligning analytics with business logic and objectives. "GoodData was built for a world where analytics isn't a nice-to-have. It is a critical part of the enterprise data landscape, and we believe that our inclusion in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a testament to the demand for interoperable analytics platforms that treat analytics as code and fit seamlessly into the modern DevOps and product development lifecycle." Roman Stanek, CEO and Founder of GoodData. With its analytics-as-code approach, GoodData enables development teams to build and extend data experiences like any other software component. This empowers teams to automate development with CI/CD pipelines, fully customize the user experience through APIs and embedded components, and ensure trust in the data through automated testing and version control. Additionally, GoodData's commitment to interoperability sets it apart. Native features like FlexConnect and metadata ingestion from third-party BI tools allow teams to unify data across silos and ecosystems without duplicating or moving data. The platform's zero-copy architecture enhances performance while maintaining data integrity and governance. "GoodData's flexibility to integrate into any backend setup has proven to provide maximum flexibility for our engineering needs." VP, Product in the Banking sector; from Gartner® Peer Insights™ review "The future of BI is not in monolithic dashboards - it's in flexible, embedded, and governed insights that live where decisions are made. By focusing on analytics-as-code and end-to-end composability, we're equipping data and product teams with the tools they need to innovate faster and smarter." Ryan Dolley, VP of Product Strategy at GoodData In our opinion, GoodData's position in the Magic Quadrant underscores a market shift toward developer-centric analytics platforms that seamlessly integrate into today's complex data stacks and product environments. Read the full Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ report to see a complete analysis of GoodData's strengths and cautions. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant and Peer Insights are a registered trademark, of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences with the vendors listed on the platform, should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About GoodData GoodData is the AI-native analytics platform built for speed, scale, and trust, helping companies deliver real-time insights - embedded, branded, and everywhere your users need them. Founded in 2007, and with offices in both the U.S. and Europe, GoodData serves over 140,000 of the world's top companies and 3.2 million users, helping them drive meaningful change and maximize the value of their data. For more information, visit GoodData's website and follow GoodData on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Medium. GoodData Contactpress@ ©2025, GoodData Corporation. All rights reserved. GoodData and the GoodData logo are registered trademarks of GoodData Corporation in the United States and other jurisdictions. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: GoodData
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
GoodData Recognized in 2025 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Analytics and BI Platforms
GoodData recognized by Gartner® for ability to execute and completeness of vision. GoodData, the AI-native analytics platform, today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms. Recognized as a Niche Player, GoodData was acknowledged for its ability to execute and completeness of vision. At the core of GoodData's platform is its composability strategy, powered by open source technology, multi-tenancy framework, and an open semantic layer, giving data teams the ability to define metrics once and reuse them across every dashboard, application, or tool in the enterprise. This ensures consistent, governed insights at scale while aligning analytics with business logic and objectives. 'GoodData was built for a world where analytics isn't a nice-to-have. It is a critical part of the enterprise data landscape, and we believe that our inclusion in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a testament to the demand for interoperable analytics platforms that treat analytics as code and fit seamlessly into the modern DevOps and product development lifecycle.' Roman Stanek, CEO and Founder of GoodData. With its analytics-as-code approach, GoodData enables development teams to build and extend data experiences like any other software component. This empowers teams to automate development with CI/CD pipelines, fully customize the user experience through APIs and embedded components, and ensure trust in the data through automated testing and version control. Additionally, GoodData's commitment to interoperability sets it apart. Native features like FlexConnect and metadata ingestion from third-party BI tools allow teams to unify data across silos and ecosystems without duplicating or moving data. The platform's zero-copy architecture enhances performance while maintaining data integrity and governance. 'GoodData's flexibility to integrate into any backend setup has proven to provide maximum flexibility for our engineering needs.' VP, Product in the Banking sector; from Gartner® Peer Insights™ review 'The future of BI is not in monolithic dashboards – it's in flexible, embedded, and governed insights that live where decisions are made. By focusing on analytics-as-code and end-to-end composability, we're equipping data and product teams with the tools they need to innovate faster and smarter.' Ryan Dolley, VP of Product Strategy at GoodData In our opinion, GoodData's position in the Magic Quadrant underscores a market shift toward developer-centric analytics platforms that seamlessly integrate into today's complex data stacks and product environments. Read the full Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ report to see a complete analysis of GoodData's strengths and cautions. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant and Peer Insights are a registered trademark, of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences with the vendors listed on the platform, should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About GoodData GoodData is the AI-native analytics platform built for speed, scale, and trust, helping companies deliver real-time insights – embedded, branded, and everywhere your users need them. Founded in 2007, and with offices in both the U.S. and Europe, GoodData serves over 140,000 of the world's top companies and 3.2 million users, helping them drive meaningful change and maximize the value of their data. For more information, visit GoodData's website and follow GoodData on LinkedIn , YouTube , and Medium . GoodData Contact press@ ©2025, GoodData Corporation. All rights reserved. GoodData and the GoodData logo are registered trademarks of GoodData Corporation in the United States and other jurisdictions. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: GoodData View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Indianapolis Star
18-06-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
GoodData Recognized in 2025 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Analytics and BI Platforms
GoodData recognized by Gartner® for ability to execute and completeness of vision. SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire GoodData, the AI-native analytics platform, today announced its inclusion in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms. Recognized as a Niche Player, GoodData was acknowledged for its ability to execute and completeness of vision. At the core of GoodData's platform is its composability strategy, powered by open source technology, multi-tenancy framework, and an open semantic layer, giving data teams the ability to define metrics once and reuse them across every dashboard, application, or tool in the enterprise. This ensures consistent, governed insights at scale while aligning analytics with business logic and objectives. 'GoodData was built for a world where analytics isn't a nice-to-have. It is a critical part of the enterprise data landscape, and we believe that our inclusion in the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a testament to the demand for interoperable analytics platforms that treat analytics as code and fit seamlessly into the modern DevOps and product development lifecycle.' Roman Stanek, CEO and Founder of GoodData. With its analytics-as-code approach, GoodData enables development teams to build and extend data experiences like any other software component. This empowers teams to automate development with CI/CD pipelines, fully customize the user experience through APIs and embedded components, and ensure trust in the data through automated testing and version control. Additionally, GoodData's commitment to interoperability sets it apart. Native features like FlexConnect and metadata ingestion from third-party BI tools allow teams to unify data across silos and ecosystems without duplicating or moving data. The platform's zero-copy architecture enhances performance while maintaining data integrity and governance. 'GoodData's flexibility to integrate into any backend setup has proven to provide maximum flexibility for our engineering needs.' VP, Product in the Banking sector; from Gartner® Peer Insights™ review 'The future of BI is not in monolithic dashboards – it's in flexible, embedded, and governed insights that live where decisions are made. By focusing on analytics-as-code and end-to-end composability, we're equipping data and product teams with the tools they need to innovate faster and smarter.' Ryan Dolley, VP of Product Strategy at GoodData In our opinion, GoodData's position in the Magic Quadrant underscores a market shift toward developer-centric analytics platforms that seamlessly integrate into today's complex data stacks and product environments. Read the full Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ report to see a complete analysis of GoodData's strengths and cautions. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner and Magic Quadrant and Peer Insights are a registered trademark, of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences with the vendors listed on the platform, should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About GoodData GoodData is the AI-native analytics platform built for speed, scale, and trust, helping companies deliver real-time insights – embedded, branded, and everywhere your users need them. Founded in 2007, and with offices in both the U.S. and Europe, GoodData serves over 140,000 of the world's top companies and 3.2 million users, helping them drive meaningful change and maximize the value of their data. For more information, visit GoodData's website and follow GoodData on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Medium. GoodData Contact press@ ©2025, GoodData Corporation. All rights reserved. GoodData and the GoodData logo are registered trademarks of GoodData Corporation in the United States and other jurisdictions. Other names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. SOURCE: GoodData
