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KMWorld Readers' Choice Award Winners 2024

We hope this list of Readers' Choice Awards winners will be a resource to help you choose wisely when looking for new solutions. As the field continues to evolve, recognizing excellence and innovation remains a constant, even as how knowledge sharing is accomplished morphs in tune with technology changes.




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2024 Readers' Choice Award - BEST INFORMATION GOVERNANCE - KnowledgeLake - Automating the capture, processing, and management of content

KnowledgeLake's solutions are designed to improve data accuracy, reduce operational costs, and enable faster decision-making, particularly within industries that handle large volumes of content, such as financial services, government, and healthcare.




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2024 Readers' Choice Award - BEST KNOWLEDGE GRAPHS - AllegroGraph: Neuro-Symbolic AI Capabilities for the Enterprise

AllegroGraph is designed to seamlessly integrate?with LLMs, providing the most secure and scalable AI solution for enterprises. AllegroGraph offers a comprehensive solution platform including Large Language Models (LLMs), Vector generation and storage, Graph Neural Networks, Graph Virtualization, GraphQL, Apache Spark graph analytics, and Kafka streaming graph pipelines.




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2024 Readers' Choice Award- BEST CX AND SUPPORT - eGain - Safely harness GenAI with controls and guardrails

The eGain Knowledge Hub is a rich, "whole-product" AI?knowledge solution that has created transformational value at speed and scale for Global 1000 companies and government agencies alike.




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2024 Readers' Choice Award- BEST AI - DOMO- Empower Your Business with Secure, Flexible, and Conversational AI

There is undeniable potential in generative AI and large language models, but these tools alone come with significant gaps and challenges. AI often needs additional technologies to create guardrails around data security and response accuracy.




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Level up your change management with these three key practices

Practicing the art of change management means accounting for organizational culture, which refers to the ingrained social norms and beliefs of an organization. It is comprised of values, belief systems, leadership styles, collective unspoken assumptions, stories, and rituals, as well as an organization's character and orientation.




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Verint announces top telecommunications company realized $10.5M annual savings from Verint?s AI-Powered Voice Self-Service

The company replaced their old telephony-driven IVR technology with Verint AI-powered IVA to deliver tangible business outcomes




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The Best Press Release Distribution Services to Boost Your Visibility

Press releases are a valuable tool for small businesses aiming to improve their recognition. Here are 7 Best Press Release Distribution Services to Catapult Your Small Business.




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You Should Outsource Business Travel Services – Here’s Why

Here are some resources and platforms you can start outsourcing by providing business travel services to optimize your business operations.



  • Small Business Operations
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Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream - Buy One Get One 1/2 Off

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
Buy One Get One 1/2 Off
9101 International Drive Suite 1140
Orlando, FL 32819




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Boston Lobster Feast - Your choice of beverage, value limit up to $3.50 per person with purchase of feast.

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
Your choice of beverage, value limit up to $3.50 per person with purchase of feast.
8731 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Professor of Practice in Game Design: Indiana University

The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice position in game design (appointment dependent on professional experience and impact in the field). We seek candidates with senior experience in the game industry as well as a deep understanding of game design and/or systemic design. The ideal applicant will have some teaching experience and technical skill in some portion of the production pipeline. Applicants with little or no classroom experience are still encouraged to apply and should discuss their interest and preparedness to teach students at the college level. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree preferred, though significant professional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced academic degree. The candidate may teach courses on the game industry, advanced design classes, special topics courses based on their expertise, and support students through their sequence of capstone courses. Duties will include teaching and service to the game design program with the potential for leadership within the program, including directorship of the degree.    Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity statement outlining contributions and commitment to equity and inclusion, and a list of academic or professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by October 28, 2022, will be given full consideration. Interested candidates should submit application materials online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/13810. The expected start date is August 1, 2023.    Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Diversity and inclusion are central to The Media School’s mission.    Indiana University is located in Bloomington, Indiana, a vibrant city full of cultural life, diversity, and opportunity, with a population of some 85,000 people from all over the world. It is not uncommon to bump into world-renowned poets, professors, musicians, and researchers at one of the city’s notable local restaurants, cafes, or breweries. IU Bloomington is home to a lively arts community, with independent local theaters, university orchestras, and one of the best university cinemas in the country.     Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Will Emigh, Interim Director of the Game Design Program, at wemigh@indiana.edu. See more about The Media School at https://mediaschool.indiana.edu/index.html.  




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902 Wild Service Tree

Chris talks about wearing multiple hats, he’s bringing back the MIP, a project that was 10 years in the making, and he talks with his guest Don Komarechka about image theft and about Don’s latest book on macro photography. Check out Don’s Macro Photography book Links: Video: Discussion with don Komarechka Don Komarechka’s homepage Support … Continue reading "902 Wild Service Tree"

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922 Free Camera Choice

Convenience always wins. That’s why the iPhone camera app is by far the most used one. Not because it’s the best but because it’s the quickest to reach from the iOS lock screen. Not any longer. Chris presents a method to launch ANY camera app to the lock screen with a single tap. Glorious! Also: … Continue reading "922 Free Camera Choice"

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She wants to know what are best practices on flagging bad responses and cleaning survey data and detecting bad responses. Any suggestions from the tidyverse or crunch.io?

A colleague who works in a field that uses a lot of survey research asks: Can you recommend papers about detecting bad survey responses? We have some such methods where I work, but I’m curious what the Census Bureau and … Continue reading




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Police Officer's Retirement Not Related to Prior On-Duty Injuries

A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a police officer’s retirement was voluntary and not caused by his prior duty-related injuries. Case: Matter of Carroll v. Nassau County Police Department, No.




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Staffing Service Provider's Employee Can't Get Tort Remedy From Employer's Client

A New York appellate court ruled that an employee of a staffing service provider could not pursue a civil remedy against her employer’s client for injuries she sustained. Case: Miolan v.




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WCB Reopening Most Offices

The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board is reopening most offices for in-person services today. The board said the reopening of the Manhattan and Queens offices will be delayed because of…




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DIR Moving Las Vegas Office

The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations announced that its Las Vegas office and the last day business will be conducted in the current location is Tuesday. Starting Thursday, the DIR will…




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Worker's Choice of Pleading Removes Court's Jurisdiction Over Retaliation Claim

The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker pleaded his retaliation claims in such a way as to remove his case from the jurisdiction of the state…




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Supreme Court Says Injured Police Officers Must Repay Sick Leave Benefits to City

The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a group of injured police officers were obligated to repay the sick leave benefits they received while awaiting a determination of their eligibility…




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Labor Department Posts Practice Guidelines Online

The Delaware Department of Labor adopted rules allowing it to post the Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel’s health care practice guidelines on its website. In May, the department proposed repealing regulations that…




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Carrier Must Modify Notice of Acceptance Upon Receiving IME Report

The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that an insurer was obligated to modify its notice of acceptance upon receipt of a report that clearly identified a meniscus tear caused by…





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Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker Injured in 'Arduous Trek' to Office

The Indiana Court of Appeals upheld a denial of benefits for a university employee with significant preexisting health problems for her alleged injuries from walking to her workplace. Case: Ostrowski v.




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Penalties by Office of Risk Management Not Subject to Review by Office of Administrative Hearings

The District of Columbia’s highest court ruled that the Office of Administrative Hearings lacks authority to review penalty calculations by the Office of Risk Management. Luigi Buitrago injured his back in…




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Gilson Daub Opens Chicago Office

Workers’ compensation defense firm Gilson Daub opened a new office in Chicago that it said was part of its expansion efforts in the Midwest. Elizabeth Vicars At the same time, the…




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Court Rejects Police Officer's Constitutional Challenges to IRE Process

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rejected an injured police officer’s constitutional challenges to the state’s new impairment rating evaluation scheme. Case: Powell v. City of Philadelphia (WCAB), No.  406 C.D. 2023,…




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Goldberg Segalla Adds to Orange County, San Francisco Offices

Goldberg Segalla announced the addition of attorneys to its workers’ compensation defense practice groups in San Francisco and Orange County, California. Lynet’ D. Shigg  joined the firm’s San Francisco practice group,…




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CHP Arrests Former Officer for Suspected Fraud

The California Highway Patrol announced that a former officer was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of workers’ compensation fraud. Jordan Lester, 44, filed a work comp claim in July 2021 and was…




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Bill to Mandate In-State Licensing for UR Docs Returns

A bill that would require some doctors performing utilization review to be licensed in the state was brought back to life after spending roughly a year on the California Assembly’s…




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Assembly Passes State Licensing Requirement for UR Docs

The California Assembly passed a bill that would require some doctors who perform utilization reviews to be licensed in the state. The Assembly on Thursday voted 54-13 to pass SB 636,…




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Lawmakers Pass In-State Licensing for UR Docs, E-Signature Bills as Session Ends

California lawmakers closed out the 2024 legislative session by passing a bill that would allow electronic signatures on all work comp documents, and a bill requiring that doctors who do utilization review on claims…




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DWC Reopens San Bernardino District Office

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Tuesday announced that it reopened its district office in San Bernardino, which had been closed since late July to fix an inoperable air conditioner. The…




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Statute of Limitations Bars Worker's Medical Malpractice Claim

An injured worker’s 2023 medical malpractice action was time-barred because more than three years had passed since she underwent the physical therapy that allegedly caused the additional injuries, a California…




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DWC Closing Eureka Virtual Office Oct. 18

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation said it is closing a virtual district office in Eureka on Oct. 18 and shifting cases to Santa Rosa. Beginning Oct. 1, all hearing requests…




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Newsom Rejects In-State Licensing for UR Docs, Raises for Fraud Investigators

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed bills that would have required some utilization review doctors to be licensed in the state and would have increased salaries for fraud investigators at the…




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Court Vacates $27.9M Restitution Order Over Lack of Offsets for Valid Services

For the second time, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said a Southern California judge failed to consider the fair market value of services provided in ordering restitution or…




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Twice-Convicted Fraudster Charged in Alleged $100M Scheme

A man convicted of fraud in two separate cases 15 years apart and who was kicked out of California's workers' compensation system seven years ago is facing new fraud charges…




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Insolvency Pool Can't Collect From Carrier for Staffing Service's Client

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld a finding that the state Insurers Insolvency Pool did not have a right to reimbursement from the insurer of a business using a staffing…




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Report: Man Accused of Selling Insurance Without License

The owner of a Georgia tax preparation business was charged with 23 counts of insurance fraud and two counts of deceptive practices for allegedly selling workers’ compensation insurance without being…




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Employers Required to Use Revised Work Comp Notice Poster in September

The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents announced that employers must use and display a revised employee notice form, starting Sept. 16. Employers are required to fill out the posters by providing…




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DWC Webinar to Cover Presiding Officer Directives

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is hosting a webinar on May 22 to discuss presiding officer directives. The division said the program will focus on the origin of presiding officer…




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TDI Posts Updates on Office Closures Due to Storm

The Texas Department of Insurance said it closed seven Division of Workers’ Compensation field offices along the Gulf Coast in response to Hurricane Beryl. The department said it closed both field…




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Uninsured Employers: Basic Practices

What is an uninsured employer? How do you handle an uninsured employer case as defense counsel? As an applicant attorney? Join Tobin Lucks’ Nate Halprin for a special one hour…




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2015 Copy Service Fee Schedule

Learn the fundamentals of the new 2015 Copy Service Fee Schedule. Understand how things are defined, what services are bundled, and when services are not payable. This class is important…




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Handling Cases of Serious & Willful Misconduct of the Employer-Review and Practice Hints

This program provides a guide to handling cases of serious and willful misconduct of employers. Examining various reviews and practice hints, Frank Christine III, Esq. will offer a review of…




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DWC Adds Attorney Consultation Notice to Workplace Poster

The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated a poster employers are required to display in the workplace to add language advising people of their right to consult an attorney following…




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Law Enforcement Officer Not Entitled to Additional TTD or Treatment

West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the closure of an injured law enforcement officer’s claim and the denial of authorization for further treatment. Case: Robertson v. Brooks County Commission, No. 24-ICA-185,…




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No Disability Pension for Police Officer Who Refused Surgery

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a disability pension to a police officer who refused surgery to address his injury. Case: Shirley v. Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension…