Press Releases
2021
Dell Technologies Used Palisade’s Predictive Analytics Tools to Optimize Global Supply Chain
November 17
Dell Technologies adopted a hybrid replenishment strategy using both ocean and air shipping to ensure inventory and service levels while reducing logistics costs. The supply chain strategy team evaluated the static initial inventory policy to identify an optimal solution that would minimize total fulfillment cost.
Decision Tree Software Helps Businesses Discern and Navigate Steps to Achieve Goals
October 6
Ascendion Law, a commercial litigation based in Vancouver, uses Palisade’s PrecisionTree software for decision trees and predictive analytics to provide a targeted approach for clients. “We analyze each situation, assess probabilities, and determine the best track to the desired outcome, reducing liability, exposure and financial risk,” said Ascendion Law Managing Partner Chilwin Cheng. Additional uses in the firm include breach of contract, partnership disputes, class actions, and shareholder issues.
Risk Evaluation Critical in Oil and Gas M&A Negotiations
June 24
The oil and gas exploration and production industry is rife with inherent risk fostered by shifting landscapes of uncertainty. The unique volatility can be challenging when evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities. Informed decisions require probabilistic simulation models examining a range of possibilities rather than deterministic “best guess” methods.
Analytic Strategies to Crack World War II Enigma Machine Codes Provide Insight for Today’s Decision Making
27 April
Before the war, the allied forces decided deciphering coded German Enigma messages was an impossible challenge. Poland tackled the challenge by initially exploring ways to simplify the challenge, reducing uncertainty at each step. Poland ultimately handed off its work to the United Kingdom, where Alan Turing created a cryptanalytic process in which information was quantified and measured through a measure called a “ban”, which shares similarities to today’s “bit.”
2020
Risk Analysis Prepares Investors for Black Swan Events During Long-Horizon Investing
11 November
Amid a global pandemic, with Wall Street dealing with the uncertainty of the upcoming presidential and congressional elections, 2020 has conditioned investors to live with volatility. The lessons learned will shape strategies for long-term investment portfolio construction in the future. Over the course of a long-term time horizon, black swan events will happen in financial markets. The “dotcom” crash in the early 2000s, the 9/11 attacks, the 2008 global financial market crash, the Brexit vote in 2016, and COVID-19 in 2020 are prime examples.
Palisade’s @RISK Powers COVID-19 Responses for Healthcare and Governments
15 September
COVID-19 pandemic models designed to anticipate the need for medical resources including ICU hospital beds have overestimated the needs across the nation. A Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals program manager uses Palisade’s @RISK decision support software to guide policy decisions with data probabilities that more accurately predict and align with what hospitals are experiencing.
COVID-19 Responses Press Release
Palisade Company Unveils New Branding as it Expands Risk and Decision Platform to Transform Corporate Analytics
26 March
Palisade Company, the leading provider of risk and decision analysis software solutions for science and industry, today announces the new brand of the company and its @RISK comprehensive risk and decision analysis solutions suite to deliver a unified experience to customers and users.
New Palisade Branding Press Release
User Experience, Analytical Power Among Highlights of New @RISK Version 8 Risk Analysis Software from Palisade
12 March
Palisade Company, the leading provider of risk and decision analysis software solutions for science and industry, today announces the latest version of their market-leading risk and decision support solutions, @RISK and the DecisionTools Suite.
2019
Palisade Announces 2019 Risk Conference in San Antonio
14 June
Palisade is pleased to announce that the 14th annual Palisade Risk Conference will take place in San Antonio, Texas on November 12-13, 2019.
2019 San Antonio Risk Conference Press Release
Palisade Appoints Scott Burch VP of Finance
15 April
Palisade, the leading provider of risk and decision analysis solutions for industry and academia, is pleased to name Scott Burch as the company’s Vice President of Finance.
Palisade Names Denise Castellot VP of Global Sales
28 January
Palisade, the leading provider of risk and decision analysis solutions for industry and academia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Castellot as the company’s Vice President of Global Sales.
VP of Global Sales Press Release
2018
Palisade Partners with Thompson Street Capital Partners in Growth Initiative
27 November
Palisade, the leading provider of risk and decision analysis solutions for industry and academia, announced a new partnership to recapitalize with Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis. The collaboration will enable Palisade to leverage TSCP’s long track record of accelerating growth with its member companies.
Palisade and TSCP Press Release
Decision-Makers Gather at 2018 Palisade Risk Conference in San Diego
19 November
The Palisade Risk Conference 2018 brought together over 160 key decision-makers for two days to share best practices and the latest trends in the practice of risk and decision analysis.
2018 San Diego Risk Conference Press Release
Palisade Releases Excel 2019-Compatible @RISK and DecisionTools Suite Version 7.6
19 October
With version 7.6, @RISK and the DecisionTools Suite remain on the cutting edge of analytics by integrating fully with the new Excel 2019. Furthermore, display improvements and user feedback features set the stage for even better versions to come.
Palisade Appoints Erik Westwig as Director of Software Development
20 March
Palisade named Erik Westwig as its new Director of Software Development.
Palisade Director of Software Development Press Release
Palisade Relocates to Downtown Headquarters
2 February
Palisade is happy to announce the relocation of its Ithaca, New York headquarters to new offices in the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown business district.
Palisade Names Randy Heffernan CEO
2 January
Palisade, the leading provider of risk and decision analysis solutions for industry and academia, announced the appointment of Randy Heffernan as its new Chief Executive Officer.
For more information, contact:
Randy Heffernan, CEO
Palisade
Tel: 607-277-8000
rheffernan@palisade.com