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Ring, an Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) company, released findings from a national survey of over 2,000 Americans regarding vacation-related anxieties. The study revealed that 70% of Americans experience stress about their home situation while traveling, with 49% concerned about home security and pet care, and 43% worried about family needs.

The survey highlighted that 78% of respondents say these concerns affect their ability to relax, with 42% reporting actual home-related incidents during vacations. To address these concerns, 58% rely on friends or family to check their property, while 40% use smart home devices. Notably, 75% of respondents indicated that virtual home monitoring would help them relax more during vacations.

The National Safety Council (NSC) has awarded $300,000 in grants through its MSD Solutions Lab, which was established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The initiative aims to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury in America.

The grants are divided between the Research to Solutions (R2S) program supporting academic research with up to $50,000 per project, and the MSD Solutions Pilot Grant program providing $20,000 to each recipient for workplace safety innovations. The total investment in MSD prevention has reached $850,000 over three years.

The MSD Pledge initiative has grown to include nearly 250 organizations representing 3 million employees worldwide. Grant recipients will present their findings at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) announced an expansion of their 10-year partnership. Veeva is utilizing AWS's cloud infrastructure for over 50 Veeva Vault applications and specialized data offerings, including Veeva Vault CRM Suite, Veeva Compass, and Veeva CRM Pulse.

The collaboration deepens with Veeva's integration of Amazon Connect into Vault CRM Service Center for enhanced customer service operations. Additionally, AWS has joined Veeva's AI Partner program to support their artificial intelligence strategy and enable mutual customer success.

IMDbPro, an Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) company, has announced a new collaboration with the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) to enhance global talent discovery and casting processes. The partnership provides ICDA members with access to IMDbPro Premium services and introduces a new feature displaying ICDA logos on member profiles.

The collaboration aims to streamline the casting process for international productions, with IMDbPro Premium offering advanced search capabilities including over 50 filters based on experience, skills, and demographic data. The platform enables casting directors to efficiently discover talent while allowing professionals to manage their profiles with detailed information including contact details, demo reels, and physical attributes.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced a major expansion of its Prime delivery service, bringing Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery to over 4,000 smaller cities, towns, and rural communities across the U.S. by the end of 2025. The company reported a 30% increase in same or next-day deliveries compared to last year.

The expansion includes a $4 billion investment to triple its delivery network by 2026, creating approximately 170 jobs per new facility. Amazon is transforming rural delivery stations into hybrid hubs and using machine learning to predict local demand. The company's everyday essentials category has grown twice as fast as other categories in Q1 2025, with Amazon's grocery business exceeding $100 billion in gross sales (excluding Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh).

Prime members can access unlimited free Same-Day Delivery on orders over $25.

Experian has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider in a new 10-year strategic partnership, accelerating its cloud migration and AI initiatives. The collaboration focuses on developing over 100 generative AI use-cases and modernizing Experian's infrastructure by moving from mainframe computers to AWS cloud services. The migration has already yielded significant improvements, including a 60% reduction in data processing time and faster product launch capabilities - reducing time-to-market from months to weeks. The partnership enables Experian to enhance its data analytics capabilities, improve security measures, and provide real-time credit data analysis. By leveraging AWS's infrastructure, Experian aims to centralize its technology platforms, streamline database migrations, and maintain robust security and compliance standards while developing new credit and financial analytics offerings.

Amazon (AMZN) has announced its longest-ever Prime Day event, running for 96 hours from July 8-11, 2025. The extended shopping event will feature millions of deals across 35+ categories, including the company's lowest prices of the year on brands like Sony, Dyson, and Living Proof. New features include 'Today's Big Deals' with themed daily deal drops, fuel savings partnerships with bp and Amoco, and enhanced Prime for Young Adults membership offering 5% cashback. Early deals start immediately, featuring BBQ essentials from $3, groceries under $5, and school supplies starting at $15. The event will be available in 20 countries initially, with additional markets joining later in summer. Prime members can utilize new AI shopping features like Alexa+ for personalized deal tracking and Rufus for tailored recommendations.

The National Safety Council has released findings from its 2023-2024 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs, focused on reducing musculoskeletal disorders in workplaces. The initiative, launched in 2021 with Amazon's funding, has awarded nearly $850,000 in grants, including $275,000 to nine organizations in the 2023-2024 cycle. Key achievements include Rutgers University's AI-based image captioning tool for ergonomic risk identification, Iowa State's predictive model for shoulder MSD hazards, and Virginia Tech's implementation of camera-based sensors with machine learning. The pilot program supported companies like Amerisure Insurance and General Electric Aerospace in testing emerging technologies from HeroWear and TuMeke Ergonomics, focusing on manual materials handling improvements.

Amazon has launched the Amazon Key Access Control System, a new suite of property access solutions designed for multi-family buildings and gated communities. The system offers four different solutions: Virtual Key, Intercom Boost, Intercom Lite, and Intercom Plus, all professionally installed to provide secure and convenient building access. The technology allows residents to manage access through the Ring app, enabling remote door control, visitor verification, and delivery management. Key features include smartphone-based access control, online management portal for property managers, auto-access for authorized delivery drivers, and elimination of traditional fobs or keycards. The Virtual Key and Intercom Lite solutions are immediately available, while Intercom Boost and Intercom Plus will launch in summer 2025.