Japan – AWS Direct Connect location established at the NEC Inzai Data Center to create a hybrid cloud environment

NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has further expanded its strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS(1)) signed in November 2020 (2). This will strengthen NEC’s support for customers’ digital transformation (DX) and its ability to launch new initiatives such as developing industry-focused solutions, training NEC employees on AWS and leveraging joint efforts.

AWS Direct Connect location established at the NEC Inzai Data Center

The strategic collaboration between NEC and AWS has a well-established history of providing various solutions that enable customers to drive DX. However, while many customers choose to migrate from their existing on-premises environment to AWS as part of DX, some customers require personalized solutions to meet data residency preferences. To address this, NEC is now providing solutions that utilize its data center and AWS to provide a hybrid cloud environment that meets customer needs. As part of the expanded SCA, NEC is leveraging AWS Direct Connect, a cloud service that links customer networks directly to AWS Regions (data centers(3)) and AWS Local Zones via a dedicated network, through a new AWS Direct Connect location at the NEC Inzai Data Center (4) in Japan. This enables customers to benefit from a secure, high-speed, and low-latency connection to AWS.

By facilitating a hybrid cloud environment, NEC is able to support customers who are seeking the benefits of both on-premises and cloud environments. This includes support for customers aiming to leverage the more than 200 AWS cloud services for accelerating DX, as they seamlessly connect to an on-premises environment where they may run parts of applications in order to meet their data residency preferences.

As of March 2023, NEC had trained 4,000 employees certified as AWS engineers, surpassing its goal of 3,000 by May 2023. In the next five years, from fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2027, NEC will further strengthen its largest-scale delivery capability for cloud projects in Japan by increasing the number of AWS-certified employees to approximately 6,000.

NEC has successfully implemented a wide range of projects for migrating to AWS. During the migration process, in addition to solving technical challenges, customers are required to undergo many digital transformation stages, such as achieving new evaluation standards and embracing business culture changes to fully adopt cloud technologies. As part of the expanded SCA, NEC will launch a Migration & Modernization Core Team to support seamless migration and modernization for customers from on-premises environments to the cloud, which is an important first step in DX.

NEC has long been providing a variety of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions to drive DX, responding to customer needs which include ready to use user-friendly solutions. Currently, NEC is providing more than 50 solutions and SaaS on AWS through its strategic collaboration. With the aim of expanding this lineup, NEC is consolidating its expertise and launching an SaaS & Solutions Core Team, while working with AWS Professional Services(5) to further expand its portfolio of solutions on AWS. As a result, customers will be able to quickly utilize solutions from NEC that feature its industry-specific expertise and to rapidly promote DX.

“I am very pleased to announce the expansion of our strategic collaboration agreement with AWS. We have opened an AWS Direct Connect location at NEC’s Inzai Data Center that helps customers create a secure, high-speed and low-latency hybrid cloud environment with the AWS Cloud. Based on this environment, NEC will continue to support the acceleration of customer DX and business growth in cooperation with AWS,” said Yuka Shigesawa, Corporate SVP and Managing Director of NEC’s Managed Services Division.

“Working alongside NEC, we continue to unlock new value for customers, provide increased cloud skills training to accelerate innovation, and help local businesses in Japan to grow. This hybrid solution offering with AWS Direct Connect further extends our deep relationship with NEC and represents steady progress in addressing the diverse requirements of our customers’ workloads. Through our expanded strategic collaboration, NEC and AWS will continue to help accelerate the success and digital transformation for organizations across Japan,” said, Chris Sullivan, GM Worldwide System Integrators & Solution Providers, Amazon Web Services, Inc.

(1) Amazon Web Services: This expanded strategic collaboration is conducted by Amazon Web Services Japan G.K.
(2) NEC signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS
www.nec.com/en/press/202011/global_20201113_01.html
(3) AWS Regions are physical locations around the world where AWS clusters data centers. Each AWS Region consists of a minimum of three isolated and physically separate Availability Zones within a geographic area. Each Availability Zone has a group of data centers.
(4) NEC Inzai Data Center is a data center that supports the acceleration of customers’ digital transformation and business growth.
(5) AWS Professional Services is a global team of experts that can help you realize your desired business outcomes when using the AWS Cloud.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at www.nec.com.

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MedMal Direct Names VP of Claims

 MedMal Direct Insurance Company (“MDIC”), the direct-to-physician medical professional liability insurance carrier, announces Steven Carey as its new Vice President of Claims, effective immediately. Steven Carey’s promotion follows the recent addition of Jeremy Leal as Sr. Claims Specialist with Jeremy’s 18 years of medical professional liability claims management.

Marc D. Hammett, President and CEO of MedMal Direct, praised the decision, “Steven is an experienced claims professional with a strong desire to apply the strategies learned to defend our insureds working with our local defense counsel. I have had the pleasure to work with him directly since he joined our team in 2020. His understanding of physician medical professional liability claims coupled with his dedication to being responsive to our insureds, clear communication throughout the process and securing expert counsel to defend their reputation. This passion and desire to work on behalf of our insureds during this difficult and trying time makes Steven the perfect selection to assume this role for the organization.”

Steven Carey served as the Assistant Vice President of Claims for MedMal Direct Insurance Company and has more than 14 years of claims management experience in medical professional liability.

P. Butler Ball, CEO and Director of Physicians Trust, Inc., MedMal Direct’s parent company, applauded the selection, “Our Board is pleased to have Steven assume the VP of Claims role and the challenge to manage the claims responsibilities at MedMal Direct. Steven’s experience in the industry, his commitment to excellence and his dedication to our insureds makes him the ideal choice to lead our claims team.”

The promotion of Steven Carey and recent addition of Jeremy Leal by the company occurs while the organization is experiencing significant opportunities for growth in the nine states in which it serves physicians.

About MedMal Direct:

Since 2010, MedMal Direct Insurance Company (MedMal Direct) has served doctors through a cost-saving, service-first business model that provides medical professional liability insurance directly to physicians and surgeons. The company operates in nine states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas supplying significant savings to physicians on medical professional liability insurance premiums. MedMal Direct has earned and maintains a Financial Stability Rating® of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, Inc. The company is backed by a panel of A.M. Best A (Excellent) and A+ (Superior) rated international reinsurers. Visit MedMalDirect.com for more information.

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Net Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2022-23 grown at over 45%


The figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2022-23, as on 16.06.2022 show that net collections are at Rs.3,39,225 crore compared to Rs.  2,33,651 crore over the corresponding period of the preceding year, representing an increase of 45% over the collections of the preceding year. The net collection (as on 16.06.2022) in F.Y. 2022-23 has registered a growth of 171% over the corresponding period of F.Y. 2020-21 when the net collection was Rs. 1,25,065 crore, and a growth of 103% over the corresponding period of F.Y. 2019-20 when the net collection was Rs. 1,67,432 crore.


 The Net Direct Tax collection of Rs. 3,39,225 crore (as on 16.06.2022) include Corporation Tax (CIT) at Rs. 1,70,583 crore (net of refund) and Personal Income Tax (PIT) including Security Transaction Tax (STT) at Rs. 1,67,960 crore (net of refund).


The Gross collection of Direct Taxes (before adjusting for refunds) for the F.Y.  2022-23 stands at Rs. 3,69,559 crore compared to Rs. 2,64,382 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, representing an increase of almost 40% over the collections of the preceding year. This includes Corporation Tax (CIT) at Rs. 1,90,651 crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) including Security Transaction Tax (STT) at Rs. 1,78,215 crore. Minor head wise collection comprises Advance Tax of Rs. 1,01,017 crore, Tax Deducted at Source of Rs.2,29,676 crore, Self-Assessment Tax of Rs. 21,849 crore, Regular Assessment Tax of Rs. 10,773 crore, Tax on Distributed Profits of Rs. 5,529 crore and Tax under other minor heads of Rs. 715 crore.


The Advance Tax collections for the first quarter of the F.Y. 2022-23 stand at Rs. 1,01,017 crore against Advance Tax collections of Rs. 75,783 crore for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding Financial Year, showing a growth of more than 33%. This comprises Corporation Tax (CIT) at Rs. 78,842 crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) at Rs. 22,175 crore. This amount is expected to increase as further information is received from Banks.


The TDS collections for F.Y. 2022-23 (as on 16.06.2022) stand at Rs. 2,29,676 crore against TDS collections of Rs. 1,57,434 crore for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding Financial Year, showing a growth of nearly 46%.


The Self-Assessment Tax collections for F.Y. 2022-23 (as on 16.06.2022) stand at Rs. 21,849 crore against self-assessment tax collections of Rs. 15,483 crore for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding Financial Year, showing a growth of more than 41%.


Refunds amounting to Rs. 30,334 crore have also been issued in the F.Y. 2022-23.


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2022 Direct Sales Insights Survey Shows Virtual Selling Is the New Normal

83% of Direct Sales Consultants Plan to Stay in Their Current Company for Years to Come

SAN DIEGOApril 11, 2022PRLog — Modern Direct Seller released results from its 2022 Direct Sales Insights Survey today. The Direct Sales Insights annual survey is the first of its kind to survey independent sales consultants to gather trends and get a pulse of the direct selling industry through the consultant point of view.

The Direct Sales Insights Survey included over 300 independent consultants from over 90 companies. The data was collected in 2021 as many direct sellers reflected on the growth of their online direct sales business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was developed by Becky Launder, the Co-founder and CEO of Modern Direct Seller and DirectFlo.

“The need to identify shifts in the industry, market trends and how technology is shaping the direct sales sector directly from the consultants point-of-view is why we started the Direct Sales Insights Survey.”

  • 83% of sellers aren’t going anywhere and plan to stay with their current company for 3 or more years. Over 43% report wanting to leave their jobs to be full time in their direct sales business.
  • 91% of Modern Direct Sellers are college educated. The great resignation has seen millions of college educated women leave unfulfilling careers for the flexibility of a direct sales business.
  • Post-pandemic business growth will continue to thrive for direct sellers who adapt and innovate. The popularity of digital platforms has disrupted traditional distribution channels, increased reach of social networks, and changed the way people interact. Modern direct sales consultants have embraced virtual selling and spend an average of 81% of their time selling online and hosting virtual events. 41% of sellers report hosting 4 or more virtual events a month.
  • For the first time, Instagram cracked into the top 3 as a favorite channel for new customer acquisition. Over 68% of consultants report they use Instagram for promotion, second only to Facebook which is still the #1 channel for direct sellers. Embracing Instagram specific content will be a key to success for 2022.

Opportunities Discovered for Direct Sales Companies

“With a nationwide shortage of qualified talent looking for opportunities, direct sales companies will start to feel the pinch of the “great resignation” if friction is not addressed. Preventative measures around technology and training will ensure that you keep your rockstar sales leaders happy and building,” says Becky Launder.

There are opportunities for direct sales companies to empower their sales teams through technology. “Modern direct sellers are sick of friction and that friction is stalling sales growth. Where is it? Friction is everywhere and the companies that target strategic friction improvement will be the ones that will see an explosive 2022,” says Becky Launder.

Visit https://directflo.com/dsi-report to access the full 13-page PDF report at no charge.

Help Wanted, Direct Energy Weapons Agency is growing

 Their purpose is “To help protect men, women & children from Direct Microwave Pulsed Energy, Neuro & Acoustic Weapons attacks” through education – Dew School, protection – Dew Enforcement, treatment of injuries – Dew Medical & Research Center.

http://dewagency.org

Direct Energy Weapons Agency is the new kid on the block! There is not another Agency or organization like it. The following are the positions they are looking to fill before June 2022. Visit their website for detailed information.

Help wanted.

– Executive Assistant

– Managing Director

– DEW Medical & Research Center Managing Director

– DEW Enforcement Managing Director

– DEW School Managing Director

– Human Hackers Managing Director

– Havana Syndrome Managing Director

– Office Manager

– Government Liaison

Direct Energy Weapons Agency, Inc.

Mechael Wright-Hodges

347-382-3698

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