GasBuddy data shows national average gas price poised to see largest pre-Thanksgiving rise in a decade as travel increases over the holiday

BOSTON (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

GasBuddy, the only smartphone app connecting 70 million drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop, today projects that Thanksgiving will see the highest average gas prices since 2014 as the country prepares for the busiest traveling weekend of the year. Yet the average gas price in four of five U.S. states is lower than a week ago, coming as the number of Americans driving is expected to surge by 20 percent* over last Thanksgiving according to GasBuddy’s Annual Holiday Travel Survey.

 

GasBuddy projects the national average gas price this Thanksgiving will be $2.53 per gallon, the priciest Thanksgiving in three years (2014: $2.79), though not as high as the peak on Thanksgiving in 2012 ($3.44). Additionally, average gas prices have risen 9 cents in the last month, the largest pre-Thanksgiving Day increase since 2007, when average prices rose 26 cents in the 30 days leading up to the holiday.

“This year has been unique at the pumps. Gas prices spent much of the time in the weeks approaching Thanksgiving by rising when typically they would be on a sizeable downward trend,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “On average, Americans are paying nearly 40 cents a gallon more than last year, which means collectively we’re spending $800 million more on fuel over the Thanksgiving travel period. Drivers should pay close attention to prices to avoid overpaying.” 

 

According to GasBuddy’s Annual Holiday Travel Survey, despite higher gas prices, travelers are driving longer distances. 2017 is expected to see a 4 percent increase in travelers driving for 10 or more hours over Thanksgiving compared to 2016. 

 

GasBuddy offers several tips for motorists on the road this holiday season:

• Watch Out for State Lines. Because of differing state taxes, in some extreme cases, drivers can spend an extra $25 when refueling the tank if on the wrong side of the line according to a recent GasBuddy study.
• Avoid Gas Stations Near the Highway. Gas station on a long stretch of highway will usually be pricey. If possible, plan ahead or drive a little farther toward the nearest town to find a cheaper station.
• Pay with GasBuddy. A free new payments service that offers 15 cents off per gallon on the first fill-up and 5 cents off per gallon on every fill-up after at over 100,000 stations nationwide.

*According to GasBuddy’s Annual Holiday Travel Survey of 5,635 respondents

About GasBuddy

GasBuddy is a smartphone app connecting drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop. With 70 million downloads, GasBuddy is the leader in crowdsourced information to help drivers find the best gas prices, closest stations, friendliest service, cleanest restrooms, tastiest coffee and much more. GasBuddy is the leading source for the most accurate, real-time fuel prices at more than 140,000 gas stations in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The Company’s B2B Retailer Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), known as GasBuddy Business Pages, provides Fuel Marketers and Retailers their best opportunity to maintain their station information, manage their brand, and promote to their target consumer audience.

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The Modern Man, Mike Bako, Teams with Samsung and tulo to Discuss Holiday Gift Giving

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

The holiday season is rapidly approaching and now is the time to start thinking about gift giving and preparing your home for holiday festivities. There is no time like the present to start planning and here are some ways to skip the stress and get a leg up on gift giving. The Modern Man, Mike Bako teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss some great holiday gifting options for this year.

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Holiday Entertaining in Style:

With the holidays right around the corner, many people are preparing their homes to entertain guests.

More than ever before, the TV has become the focal point of the home, and thus, the centerpiece of all good holiday parties. Whether you are watching old classics like a ‘A Charlie Brown’s Christmas’, or hours of NBA basketball on Christmas day, every good party, or quiet family night in, needs a good entertainment system.

The Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV will bring all your favorites to life with ultra high-definition 4k resolution and life-like colors with over a billion colors! Guests will surely be impressed by how clean and sleek your entertainment system looks.

Samsung’s Invisible Connection allows everyone to easily connect your gaming consoles, Blu-ray players and cable boxes without the tangled mess of cables that drive us all crazy and create unnecessary clutter.

Finally, with Samsung’s OneRemote system, allows viewers the ability to control the TV and all external devices, making you the master of the entertainment system.

The Gift of a Good Night’s Sleep:

In 2017, consumers want their buying experience to be simple and want to shop brands that put them first.

One option not a lot of people think about this time of year is the gift of a good night sleep. While not your typical stocking stuffer, we spend over one-third of our lives sleeping, so why not make sure you and your loved ones are as comfortable as can be?

tulo, a new bed-in-a-box brand, is the perfect mattress choice for 2017, offering consumers choice, convenience, comfort and value.

Each mattress comes in three different comfort levels - soft, medium, and firm - and incorporates an exclusive combination of materials designed to provide an excellent night’s sleep. It’s really a bed for anyone. Anyone looking for a durable, pressure relieving mattress.

Each tulo—soft, medium and firm— incorporates an exclusive combination of materials designed to provide a durable, pressure relieving mattress that helps consumers sleep cool. With three different mattress comfort levels at the same great price, buying online or experiencing the product in-store

tulo also offers you 120 nights to decide if your mattress is the right fit, and with 48-hour delivery, it makes for a perfect last-minute gift idea.

About Mike Bako:

Mike Bako is a broadcast and digital journalist. Reuters, FOX News, Fox Business, WPIX in New York, and ESPN Radio all frequently rely on Mike’s insights on new trends, current events, sports, and culture. He currently serves as editor of the lifestyle and news website Daily National. Mike is also a new dad and father to a beautiful son named Evan.

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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RadSite continues to offer advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation recognized by key public and private payers

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

RadSite™, a leading accrediting organization promoting quality-based imaging practices, will be exhibiting at the Radiology Society of North America’s 103rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Nov. 26 - Nov. 30 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. RadSite team members will be on hand to respond to questions regarding the accreditation process and provide a brief demonstration of the online accreditation portal. Visit the RadSite team at booth 1459, located in the South Hall. To register for the conference, click here.

RadSite is one of just four organizations recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to offer advanced diagnostic imaging accreditation. RadSite’s MIPPA Accreditation Program (MAP) offers accreditation for CT, MRI, PET, and SPECT diagnostic imaging machines. To learn how RadSite’s MAP can benefit payers, imaging providers and other stakeholders, click here.

“We are happy to showcase the value of MAP at the RSNA conference,” says Jonathon Ramirez, RadSite director of sales. “It is important that radiological facility directors know that they have options when it comes to accrediting their imaging machines.” RadSite offers the greatest value in the industry for accreditation.

“Recent advancements in medical imaging are often thought to enhance clinical practice,” notes Bruce Reiner, MD, RadSite’s chief medical officer. However, he adds that “imaging providers need to stay updated on the latest trends in the marketplace including ongoing cost containment pressures. RadSite’s MAP can help ensure that imaging providers continue to focus on quality and implement policies to promote evidence-based pathways.”

RadSite has established a best-in-class reputation, in part due to the following:

• Pricing is straightforward. Applicants pay a specific amount per machine with no hidden costs.
• The accreditation review process is efficient. RadSite provides a simple, online application process with a wizard to help users step-by-step. And because the entire process is online, applicants don’t have to mail expensive packages.
• RadSite is meaningful and provides helpful feedback. RadSite offers a 60-day corrective action period for applicants to remedy deficiencies and improve processes rather than failing outright. This includes constructive feedback through consultative on-site visits that helps all applicants take gradual steps to better their quality.

For more information about RadSite’s MIPPA accreditation program, contact Jonathon Ramirez, director of sales, at (215) 745-1767 or via email at info(at)radsitequality(dot)com.

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About RadSite™ (http://www.RadSiteQuality.com)

Founded in 2005, RadSite’s mission is to promote quality-based practices for imaging systems across the United States and its territories. In addition, RadSite is recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as an official accreditation organization under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008. RadSite’s programs help assess, track and report imaging trends to enhance imaging procedures and outcomes. RadSite also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs and underwrites research to raise awareness of patient safety issues and to promote best practices. The organization is governed by an independent board and committee system, which is open to a wide-range of volunteers to ensure transparency and accountability. To learn more about RadSite, please contact us at (443) 440-6007 or info(at)radsitequality(dot)com.

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Insurers continue to violate the Federal Parity Law, which requires illnesses of the brain to be treated no differently than illnesses of the body

WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Health plan denials for mental health or addiction treatment services can strike a devastating blow to families already struggling to help loved ones. For far too long, insurance companies have violated the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which requires them to treat diseases of the brain, such as clinical depression and opioid addiction, the same way they treat illnesses of the body, such cancer and heart disease. A website called Parity Registry can help families fight back. Developed by The Kennedy Forum, Parity Registry is the only resource in the U.S. where consumers, family members, providers, case managers, and legal advocates can:

•     Learn how to file an appeal with their health plan.
•     Send a complaint directly to state enforcement officials after being wrongfully denied coverage for mental health or addiction treatment services.
•     Access step-by-step appeals guidance.
•     Find a comprehensive listing of state and federal regulators who can help with an appeal.
•     Review FAQs and other information to help advance their appeal.
•     Tell their personal story about difficulties with insurance coverage.

View the Parity Registry website here. The data collected by Parity Registry will provide the insights necessary to help shape public policy and influence future legislation.

“Access to mental health and addiction care is a civil right, and something we need to protect and defend,” said former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), founder of The Kennedy Forum and member of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. “If everyday citizens are empowered to fight back against illegal denials, we can finally implement a system—with the help of state attorneys general, insurance commissioners, and the Dept. of Labor—that truly enforces the law. Together, we can move from fighting stigma to fighting discrimination.”

Prior to the development of Parity Registry, The Kennedy Forum created a Parity Track website to monitor implementation of the Federal Parity Law in all 50 states. The site keeps tabs on what state insurance commissioners and attorneys general have done to implement the law, and tracks all parity-related legislation that has been introduced since the law was passed. More than 1,000 pieces of legislation and regulatory actions are currently summarized on the website. It also provides guidance for state regulators in helping to implement the more complicated aspects of the Federal Parity Law.

Watch The Kennedy Forum’s video about parity rights and the Parity Registry tool here.

About The Kennedy Forum

Founded in 2013 by former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), The Kennedy Forum focuses on advancing evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and substance use issues. This is achieved through promoting public discourse in health and addiction issues, ensuring equal coverage for patients living with mental health and/or substance use disorders; and advancing prevention and treatment throughout the entire continuum of the healthcare delivery system. The Kennedy Forum’s collaborative partnerships help to foster greater provider accountability, integration and coordination, cutting-edge technologies, and brain fitness and health. The nonprofit organization publishes frequent issue briefs and is a repository of other educational resources on parity issues. To learn more, visit http://www.thekennedyforum.org.

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Data scientists’ machine learning work can influence research and subsequent actions in medical settings.

NASHVILLE (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Two of Intermedix’s leading data scientists, Danielle Baghernejad and Lihong Li, have been published in Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research and Advances in Biotechnology & Microbiology respectively for their pioneering research in machine learning.

As advancements in predictive analytics continue to define how quality care is measured in the health care industry, Baghernejad and Li’s articles depict how machine learning techniques can be utilized in medical and scientific research to better understand key data trends, inputs and nuances all while receiving new and valuable insights.

Baghernejad’s research explores the importance of class-based variables within tree-based modeling in Class Based Variable Importance for Medical Decision Making, analyzing the effects these variables can have on medical interference and action ability.

“Throughout this research, my goal was to draw conclusions on how to bridge gaps that exist between medical prediction and interference, as well as validate how important variables are when it comes to creating useful measurements that will ultimately lead to further understanding in machine learning,” said Baghernejad.

Li analyzes the usefulness of machine learning when it comes to microbiome-based diagnostics in her article, Machine Learning Techniques on Microbiome-Based Diagnostics.

“Machine learning and statistical techniques in human microbiome data can be used to address the complex mechanisms underlying disease,” said Li. “In this article, I wanted to illustrate how machine learning approaches provide credible starting points for further research on microbiome-based diagnostics to identify specific disease-associated microbial communities.”

Since creating its analytics business unit in 2015, Intermedix has worked to help providers and various organizations understand trends and make informed decisions through reliable data. The company has placed a heavy emphasis on developing its analytics research and development efforts—especially in regards to its machine learning capabilities.

Both Baghernejad and Li, who are members of the Intermedix data science team, have dedicated a majority of their time and energy toward making new discoveries in this area. Their research work has been primarily focused on how to implement machine learning ideas to various industry settings, close any gaps that exist between technical and non-technical teams and augment the collective intelligence that exists with subject matter experts throughout Intermedix.

About Intermedix

Intermedix is a global leader pioneering innovations in data analytics and cloud-based technology to deliver best-in-class revenue cycle management, practice management and emergency management solutions. The company supports more than 500,000 emergency preparedness and response incidents around the world and enables more than 15,000 health care providers to focus on delivering excellence in patient care.

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T2 platform uses car buyer pattern and prediction data to help dealers retain customers and sell more cars.

OREM, Utah (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

T2, an artificial intelligence platform that uses car buyer pattern and prediction data to help dealers retain customers and sell more cars, today announced it has officially launched nationwide. The T2 platform leverages sales and service data to tell dealers exactly where customers will be in 90 days and who they should call, email, market, and sell to, to capture and retain increased sales opportunities.

“We’ve spent the past three years perfecting our AI platform with over 20 million records and nearly 1 billion data points,” said Jim Roach, CEO of T2. “This has given us deep insight into truly helping dealers which is our only goal. The best way to keep your employees happy and sell more cars is to keep your people engaged with real prospects and T2 does just that. We are not a company that uses the words ‘artificial intelligence’ lightly. This is the very core of our business and we understand it better than anyone.”

Roach, a former car dealer partner, is also a technology pioneer, having spent the past 25 years building technologies that power such companies as Stone Eagle, an F&I solutions provider for dealers and AutoAlert, one of the first companies in the auto industry to mine data and alert dealers about who to target; and now T2 which he founded three years ago with one premise in mind – using artificial intelligence to help dealers sell more cars.

One of T2s early pilot dealers is Atlantic Auto Group, the 8th largest dealer group in the country, which has seen substantial successes on the T2 platform.

“We have always prided ourselves on the high quality people and processes we have at Atlantic – it’s what we’re built on,” said Michael Brown, Operating Partner of Atlantic. “T2’s artificial intelligence is like adding accelerant to a fire. Our high quality staff is now able to deepen its focus on real customers in our database who may have defected.”

Brown continued, “Certainly we want to capture as much market share as we can, but we start everyday with how we deliver exceptional sales and service follow up to our customer base and T2 has given us the specific and actionable information we need to time our engagement precisely.”

Roach says that T2’s algorithms and data calculations are designed to focus marketing efforts and reduce spending on direct mail, email, call centers, equity campaigns and other “carpet bombing” of a dealer’s customer base.

“Unlike other vendors, we don’t use our technology to make dealers reliant upon us, or to get between the dealer and the customer. These are the dealer’s customers and the dealer is the one who should own the future engagement and sales process.”

In a recent analysis of the impact of T2’s AI predictions in CJDR dealers nationally, T2 was able to identify a precise sample of less than 500 customer records, create voice contacts with an average of 56% and push 75 to 100 appointments into a dealership in a one week time frame. Sales results increased customer retention by over 40% according to the company’s data scientist, Dr. Oliver Rice.

Ken Potter, President of T2 and automotive industry veteran who has worked with other advanced technology companies, says T2 has extensively tested its platform and piloted with over 200 high profile dealers – with great results – and its national launch comes at the perfect time.

“The data we see is very powerful," said Potter. “On average, a dealer will retain – at best – 20% of their in-market customers and we have been able to double that number in many cases. Engaging and selling to your customers at the precise time is key. I look forward to where the industry is headed with data and AI, and I also look forward to ensuring dealers have the advantage when it comes to AI. Our company is built by dealers, by dealer people, and only with dealers in mind.”

About T2

T2 (http://www.t2sellscars.com/) is an artificial intelligence platform that uses car buyer pattern and prediction data to help dealers retain customers and sell more cars. The T2 platform leverages sales and service data to tell dealers exactly where customers will be in 90 days and who they should call, email, market, and sell to, to capture and retain increased sales opportunities. T2’s algorithms and data calculations do not get in the way of the dealer and the customer but rather support the dealer while helping provide a better customer experience. T2 was built by dealers, by dealer people, and only with dealers in mind.

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MNG Direct has been recognized for their innovative use of analytics in marketing technology solutions.

BENSALEM, Pa. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

MNG Direct was honored in the 2017 Drexel LeBow Analytics 50, a national award that recognizes businesses that are strategically innovating the use of analytics to solve business problems.

This award honors 50 organizations across all industries. “At Drexel LeBow, our heightened focus is at the intersection of academia and industry, providing research-driven business solutions for company challenges,” said Paul Jensen, Interim Dean, in a statement. “In today’s competitive business landscape, the use of analytics has never been more important or more transformative. Analytics is a compelling discipline, a vital profession, and a growing part of organizational culture that has influenced the way companies operate and provide value.”

Anthony Hillman, Vice President of Analytics commented on the proprietary technology and team that created the solution, “We structured our organization, from how we build technology to how we position our offerings to be data-driven and technology-enabled. We built not only statistical models to best identify which target was ideal for a type of communication, but we concentrated on how best to deliver that communication. From continual improvement on email engagement to optimization of content for maximizing outcomes.”

MNG Direct is a leading provider of marketing technology solutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device space. The expansion of their analytics squad and focus on microsegmentation has resulted in a strong ability to deliver triggered messaging. Over that period, the company has also improved its email engagement metrics by more than 30% by utilizing data-driven decisions in creative design. Their analytics strategy continues to increase awareness of the company’s cutting-edge solutions and drive a growing positive impact for their clients.

Honorees were selected by a panel of researchers and practitioners who judged nominations based on the complexity of the business challenge, the analytics solution implemented, and the solution’s business impact on the organization. Other honorees included Viacom, Fico, GE, and Adobe.

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Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of software and services for associations and not-for-profits, announced today that Chairman and CEO Bob Alves and Company Ambassador Raphael Badagliacca were recently featured on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®; the two-part series is currently airing on Bloomberg International. Visit http://www.tvwwb.com for detailed airing schedules or check local listings.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of software and services for associations and not-for-profits, announced today that Chairman and CEO Bob Alves and Company Ambassador Raphael Badagliacca were recently featured on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®; the two-part series is currently airing on Bloomberg International. Visit http://www.tvwwb.com for detailed airing schedules or check local listings.

The series on ASI will also be broadcast on Fox Business Network (as sponsored programming) and Bloomberg Latin America and Asia Pacific in the coming months. In addition, the segments can be viewed on YouTube: watch Part 1 and Part 2.

Since 1991, ASI has helped thousands of clients of all sizes grow revenue, reduce expenses, and improve performance by providing best practices, pragmatic client advice, and proven solutions. ASI is the company behind iMIS 20, the Engagement Management System (EMS)™ that empowers not-for-profits to engage their members, donors, and other constituents anytime, anywhere, from any device.

Bob Alves said, “There are more than a few reasons why we continue to be the leading provider of cloud based software solutions to the not-for-profit world after more than 25 years in business. Some of these reasons are technical and some are commercial but what is most important is we have great people to start with and we have always put our clients, business partners and our employees first. That applies to the way we treat people directly as well as to the quality of products and services we supply to them.”

iMIS fuses database management and web publishing in a single cloud-based engagement management system (EMS)™ — eliminating data silos, improving reporting, and enabling continuous performance improvement.

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, ASI embraces the pace. “We have created a company that can provide leadership in a fast-changing world to help our clients meet technology challenges,” says Alves. “Change is what challenges organizations of all kinds. We embrace change and then provide advanced solutions to our clients who live in a fast-changing world.”

Raphael Badagliacca added, “Our clients tell us they are overwhelmed with the cost and complexity of changing technology. So we strive to make their experience simpler and less costly. One of the biggest cost savings we can bring to clients is to show them how to manage a member/donor database and a website all within our iMIS software.”

“ASI is truly transforming the nonprofit world through their innovative and advanced solutions,” says JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for Worldwide Business with kathy ireland. “We are proud to feature them on the show.”

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is a weekly business television program featuring real world insights from corporate executives from all over the globe which can be viewed on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored programming lineup, as well as internationally to over 50 countries on Bloomberg International.

About ASI

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) is a global software company and recognized industry thought leader that focuses on helping associations and nonprofits increase operational and financial performance through the use of best practices, proven solutions, and ongoing client advisement. Since 1991, ASI has served nearly 4,000 clients and millions of users worldwide, both directly and indirectly through a network of more than 100 partners, and currently maintains corporate offices in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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EarQ and Signia, a leading hearing aid manufacturer, held an exclusive event for independent hearing healthcare professionals ready to lead the way in patient education.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

From November 5-7, independent hearing healthcare professionals gathered for a three-day training at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown Hotel in Syracuse, New York. EarQ and its manufacturer partner, Signia, held the event to share unique strategies that allow practice owners to reach more patients in their communities.

EarQ has been committed to the independent practice for more than 15 years. The nationwide network of independent hearing healthcare providers has a mission to help more patients with their hearing healthcare by connecting them with qualified practices in their communities. As de-regulated hearing care and over-the-counter hearing aids approach the industry, this mission becomes more important than ever.

“Our members are experts in hearing care,” says Ed Keller, President of EarQ. “Together, we can reach more people who need solutions for their hearing, and provide them with the high standard of care they deserve.”

As one of EarQ’s partners, Signia joined the event to discuss recent advancements in hearing technology. At the event, EarQ members learned about Signia’s new Own Voice Processing (OVP™) technology that addresses a common complaint among hearing aid users. In the past, some have noted that their own voices sound unnatural while using hearing aids, but OVP is designed to improve this experience.

Other topics included creating the ultimate patient experience, producing a successful 2018 marketing budget, how practice owners can market to physicians in their area, and the latest findings in EarQ’s research study with the NFLPA’s Professional Athletes Foundation.

To learn more about EarQ or the latest technology on the market, please contact 866-432-7500.

About EarQ:

A prestigious nationwide network of independent hearing healthcare providers, EarQ utilizes innovative business and marketing practices as well as national public awareness efforts to advocate for excellence in the industry and patient care. Through its 1,400 hearing healthcare provider locations nationwide, EarQ helps provide greater access to quality hearing healthcare services and products.

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Mr. Keith Miazgowicz, ICE/Turbocharger Technical Specialist with Ford Motor Company, was honored with the SAE International Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery Engineering Award during the SAE 2017 AeroTech Congress and Exhibition, held in Fort Worth, Texas.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Mr. Keith Miazgowicz, ICE/Turbocharger Technical Specialist with Ford Motor Company, was honored with the SAE International Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery Engineering Award during the SAE 2017 AeroTech Congress and Exhibition, held in Fort Worth, Texas.

Established in 1984, the award promotes engineering developments and the presentation of SAE International papers on turbomachinery and/or developments that enable or advance the use of turbomachinery. The award honors Cliff Garrett and the inspiration he provided to engineers by his example, support, encouragement, and many contributions as an aerospace pioneer.

Mr. Miazgowicz started his career working in the area of Turbomachinery Engine Performance for McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach California supporting the production of the MD80, MD-11, and the C-17 Globe Master propulsion systems. Mr. Miazgowicz was later employed by Williams International where he designed the turbines and exhaust nozzles for various turbomachinery engines ranging from four inches in diameter to WI FJ44 Turbofan engine. In 1992, Mr. Miazgowicz joined the team at Ford Motor Company and became the Engine Performance and Turbocharger CAE Technical Expert with the development of the EcoBoost brand at Ford Motor Company.

In addition to mentoring his colleagues at Ford, Mr. Miazgowicz teaches several internal courses on engine design, development, and turbocharger matching. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University on the subjects of optimization and turbocharger engine matching.

He has received numerous Technical Excellence Awards at Ford, including the prestigious Henry Ford Technology Award in 2015 for turbocharger advancements. Mr. Miazgowicz has published over a dozen SAE papers and journal articles, has nine US patents, and several patent pending applications. Mr. Miazgowicz received a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1986.

SAE International is a global association committed to being the ultimate knowledge source for the engineering profession. By uniting over 127,000 engineers and technical experts, we drive knowledge and expertise across a broad spectrum of industries. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including programs like A World in Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™.

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Technology Editor, James Oppenheim, Sorts Through the Newest Toys and Gifts Perfect for the Whole Family

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Technology is always high on the family wish list this holiday season but what is the right tech for your family? Technology editor, James Oppenheim, says that biggest tech trend he sees for 2017 are gifts that encourage the family to make, share, and preserve memories for a lifetime. Recently, Oppenheim teamed with YourUpdateTV to review some of the hottest hi-tech games and gadgets that are trending this year.

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Anki Overdrive Fast & Furious - Everyone from Kids to Grownups are going to love the high-speed racing inspired by Fast & Furious. The over-the-top action franchise zooms into toyland taking advantage of the latest in artificial intelligence and video games tech.

Cozmo - Learning to code is super-hot this season. Cozmo is real-life robot like you've only seen in the movies. The big news is that this year kids can program him, so it has STEM value as well as lots of personality.

Tech Will Save Us ElectroDough – A STEM kit that lets kids create shapes and sculptures using conductive dough then bring them to life with light and sound. Kids can learn about circuits and electricity.

SanDisk iXpand Base for iPhone – Backing up all the photos and contacts on your iPhone never needs to be a worry with this smart accessory. Its app automatically makes a backup of your memories while your phone charges, so you can concentrate on taking pictures. You can also use it to free up space on your phone.

For more, visit http://www.jamesgames.com

About James Oppenheim:

James Oppenheim, Technology Editor of JamesGames.Com, and Contributor to NBC’s Today Show. He has appeared on national news broadcasts including World News Tonight, CNN, and MSNBC, and in print in Parade, Business Week, Child, and other publications. For years he has dedicated himself to find the best family friendly products and been an advocate for better software for kids. He is the founder of CPU, a computer user group dedicated to increasing computer literacy. This tour is sponsored by the manufacturers of the products. The editorial decision regarding the products selected rests solely with JamesGames.Com. For more information, please visit http://www.jamesgames.com.

About YourUpdateTV:

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Nebeus - an open cryptocurrency platform utilized for consumption and creation of financial services and products - has raised almost $2 million in private funding just days before commencing its token sale, the company reported today.

LONDON (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Nebeus - an open cryptocurrency platform utilized for consumption and creation of financial services and products - has raised almost $2 million in private funding just days before commencing its token sale, the company reported today. The three-year-old fintech business, which kicked off its business by developing a cryptowallet, is currently used by 20,000 customers to get instant loans in bitcoin.

The upcoming token sale is aiming to raise $30 million to scale the platform and to launch its banking business. According to experts, the goal is quite realistic: If you surf the Internet for “bitcoin loan”, Nebeus always comes up in top three result for search queries on most search engines. The closely held Nebeus is the world leader in the number of crypto loans issued per hour.

“We are launching an ICO because we put trust into our business, where our flagship P-to-P lending service is growing 300 percent per quarter,” said Sergey Romanovsky, Nebeus co-founder. “Nebeus’ ultimate vision is to harness the surging growth of cryptobanking into being the engine of Nebeus growth, helping scale our lending business, enable our vision of being the financial supermarket of crypto financial services, and ultimately launching our own cryptobank.”

Nebeus is also offering an unparalleled service, which is P2P, collateral based crypto loans. Statistically, over 70% of cryptocurrency owners could generate passive income with bitcoin loans while keeping their cryptosavings intact. For those willing to lend, the Nebeus platform will provide opportunities to get significantly higher returns than in conventional banking, while providing the security of a loan return backed by collateral in cryptocurrency.

With the ICO, Nebeus is attracting funds to build a cryptobank, which will adhere to the current regulations of the conventional banking while serving the needs of the world crypto economy. The company will be one of the first platforms to provide cards linked directly to cryptocurrency accounts, which will allow fiat ATM cash withdrawals in and fiat payments in the retail environment. Running a financial services supermarket paves the way for both Nebeus being able to roll out new services fast, and for Nebeus partners and ecosystem participants to be able to launch and market new products with considerable ease.

To find out more about Nebeus’ upcoming token sale, please visit: http://www.nebeus.com/ico

About Nebeus

Nebeus provides instant loans in bitcoins, serves as a P2P exchange platform and features a user-friendly bitcoin wallet. The Nebeus trading system will allow users to buy and sell bitcoins with favourable exchange rates and will allow instant deposits into user accounts. The Nebeus platform was first developed in 2014 with the goal of delivering a convenient, low-cost and highly efficient service that meet the demands and challenges of the ever-evolving crypto-currency market. Nebeus is a Level 39 member and portfolio company.

Contact: Max Smetannikov, Irina Nazarova, MVG for Nebeus, +1 646 205 7030, info@mvgmain.com

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Honor Marks 7 Straight Years on Military Times List

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been ranked #2 in the nation by Military Times in its Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 rankings, formerly known as Best for Vets. The rankings factor in the results of Military Times’ annual survey, the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement.

As with all Military Times rankings, Best Colleges 2018 is an editorially independent news project that evaluates the many factors that help make colleges and universities a good fit for service members, military veterans and their families. More than 600 colleges took part in this year’s detailed survey, with ECPI University ranking #2 in the nation among career and technical colleges, a category that includes community colleges and four-year career-focused colleges and universities.

“It’s an honor to be recognized for our commitment to skill-based education,” says ECPI University Executive Director of Military Education Bob Larned. “In today’s highly-technical job market, employers in such areas as computer and information science, engineering, and healthcare need people who can do the job with little or no training. That’s what ECPI University has been doing for more than half a century.”

Of the hundreds of schools that applied, fewer than half received the Military Times Best: Colleges designation this year. “Only the best made the cut," said George Altman, the Military Times editor in charge of the rankings. The annual Best Colleges survey asks colleges and universities to meticulously document a tremendous array of services, special rules, accommodations and financial incentives offered to students with military ties; and to describe many aspects of veteran culture on a campus. Military Times also factors in data from the Veterans Affairs and Defense departments, as well as three Education Department sources: the IPEDS Data Center, College Scorecard data and the Cohort Default Rate Database.

For more information, please contact ECPI University Director of Communications David Brandt at 757.213.3613 or dbrandt@ecpi.edu.

About ECPI University

ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate's, baccalaureate, and master's degrees and diplomas. SACSCOC is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. A private university founded in 1966, ECPI University has campuses in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, and offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services, continuing education, certification classes, and testing are also available.

On campus or online, fields of study include: HEALTH SCIENCES: Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing (RN to BSN), BS to BSN, Nursing (RN), Practical Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Radiography, Sonography, Surgical Technology; TECHNOLOGY: Master of Science in Information Systems, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Cyber and Network Security, Information Systems, Software Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Computing, Web Design and Development, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics/Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology; BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Business Administration, IT Management, Hospitality Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security; CULINARY: Culinary Arts, Culinary Nutrition, Food Service Management, Baking and Pastry Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit http://www.ecpi.edu.

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The Heritage Display at Expo! Expo! will feature a seamless, backlit SEG (Silicone Edge Graphic) display that offers an unparalleled level of graphic clarity and print quality.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Heritage Trade Show Services will be showcasing a new back-lit Silicone Edge Graphic exhibit at this year's IAEE Expo! Expo! Conference on November 28 - 30th in San Antonio, Texas.

Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the “show for shows.” Exhibition professionals from all around the world attend this premier event to learn about the latest industry trends and technology as well as to network with like-minded professionals.

Heritage is a full-service special event and trade show contractor. From strategic solutions, to creative design and branding, Heritage Trade Show Services facilitates face to face marketing ensuring that show managers and exhibitors achieve success.

Stop by and visit Heritage Trade Show Services at booth 1104 and enter to win a Google Home! ($129 value!) One of two Google Home Minis and a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

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Cyber Oregon is a statewide initiative powered by a public-private consortium that aims to build tangible solutions to protect the digital lives of all Oregonians.

PORTLAND, Ore. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Oregon Governor Kate Brown today proclaimed Nov. 20 as the “Oregon Day of Cyber” and officially launched the Cyber Oregon initiative at an event held at the Oregon Tech Portland-Metro campus in Wilsonville. Cyber Oregon is a statewide initiative powered by a public-private consortium including the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council, Technology Association of Oregon, Oregon’s cyber-related industries, Oregon’s Executive Branch agencies, local governments, higher education institutions and other organizations to help build tangible solutions to protect the digital lives of all Oregonians.

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici introduced Governor Brown who spoke about the importance of cybersecurity to the State of Oregon and explained that as everyone becomes more dependent on technology at work and at home, the rapidly growing and increasingly sophisticated cyber threat landscape is a major cause for concern. The Governor also stated that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility among both the public and private sector and state agencies, local governments, educational institutions and Oregon’s private sector can’t afford to go it alone.

Cyber Oregon Executive Sponsors Alex Pettit, PhD, CIO of the State of Oregon, and Skip Newberry, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon, underscored the importance of the Cyber Oregon initiative to ensure the digital security of the people and industries of Oregon.

“With the formal launch of the Cyber Oregon initiative, we're taking an important step forward toward improving cybersecurity across Oregon while highlighting on great work already taking place across Oregon companies, educational institutions and other organizations,” said Dr. Pettit.

According to Newberry, “The Cyber Oregon initiative is vitally important to Oregon. Cybercrime is far more pervasive than most people realize. The recent massive data breach at Equifax where 143 million records were stolen is only the tip of the iceberg. In Oregon, 165 companies have reported data breaches since the Oregon Consumer Identity Theft Protect Act went into effect on Jan 1, 2016. Considering that industry experts estimate the average cost to business of a data breach at $17 million per incident, the financial impact of cyber crime to Oregon organizations adds up quickly.”

Among the highlights of the event was the launch of the Cyber Oregon website. The new Cyber Oregon website, located at http://www.cyberoregon.com, is intended as a one-stop resource for all things cyber in Oregon, including cybersecurity news, threat alerts, event announcements, educational information, resources, a job board for cybersecurity job seekers and other helpful information. The site includes special offers for Cyber Oregon members, including free Splunk® training through the Splunk Pledge, and cybersecurity consultations for business owners offered through the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) of Oregon. The website will also provide ongoing updates on the work of the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and its work to establish a public-private Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Oregon.

Following the presentations, a panel discussion of top cybersecurity experts examined the state of cybersecurity in Oregon and plans for the future. In addition, the event included a job fair for individuals seeking careers in cybersecurity and a vendor fair of cybersecurity technology companies. Attendees included state and local government representatives, educators, students, technology companies and small businesses.

Attending the event were several members of the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council which includes Executive Sponsors Alex Pettit, CIO, State of Oregon; Skip Newberry, president and CEO, Technology Association of Oregon; and Stefan Richards, Chief Information Security Officer, State of Oregon; Chair Andrew Plato, CEO, Anitian; Vice Chair Kerri Fry, president, Redhawk Network Security; Treasurer Skip Newberry, president and CEO, Technology Association of Oregon; Secretary Megan McKenzie, CEO, McKenzie Worldwide; Michael Gutsche, security strategist, Micro Focus International; Charlie Kawasaki, CTO, PacStar; Ken Kestner, Lake County Commissioner; Travis Miller, policy and communications strategist, Office of the State CIO; Tom Quillin, CTO Security Economics, McAfee; Kris Rosenberg, assistant professor, Oregon Tech; Andy Schroder, IT Security, Intel; and Dennis Tomlin, information security officer, Multnomah County.

Sponsors of the Cyber Oregon Awareness Initiative include Platinum Sponsors Redhawk Network Security and Splunk Inc.; Gold Sponsors Amazon Web Services, Comcast NBCUniversal, First Data, Fortinet, and Zscaler; Silver Sponsors Anitian, CA Technologies, Galois, Hueya, PacStar, PKI Solutions and Sword & Shield.

About Cyber Oregon

Cyber Oregon is a statewide initiative powered by a public-private consortium of technology companies, educational institutions, state/local government agencies, law enforcement and other organizations to build tangible solutions to protect the digital lives of all Oregonians. The Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council was established pursuant to Senate Bill 90, signed by Governor Kate Brown on September 19, 2017, to develop a shared vision for the establishment of a cross-sector Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. The Cyber Oregon awareness initiative was formed in partnership with the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) to develop and increase awareness of cybersecurity programs, education and resources throughout the state. To learn more about Cyber Oregon, please visit cyberoregon.com.

About Technology Association of Oregon

The Technology Association of Oregon is a local nonprofit working to build opportunities, better our economy and unify a voice for innovation in Oregon and beyond. A recognized leader in shaping and growing technology and business communities, TAO empowers businesses and entrepreneurs through networks, events, advocacy, resources and more. With over 400 member-companies, TAO’s network brings together some of the largest companies in the world, small startups, and tech-enabled companies that are using technology to drive growth and innovation.

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CEO Kain wins Gold and Bronze women’s leadership awards and ALOM is Silver Company of the Year in Business Services

FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

ALOM, a global leader in supply chain management, won a trifecta of accolades at the 14th Annual International Stevie® Awards for Women in Business presented Friday night in New York. Hannah Kain, President and CEO of ALOM, was presented with the Gold Award for Woman of the Year in Manufacturing; and the Bronze Female Executive of the Year, Business Services, in the category of 11-2,500 Employees. ALOM was named Silver Company of the Year in Business Services.

“ALOM is honored to be among the accomplished women’s businesses and leaders recognized by the Stevie Awards,” Kain said. “To receive one Stevie is a significant honor but to receive three is an exceptional achievement. I am so proud of our entire supply chain team for their dedication in driving innovation and competitive advantage for our global client base. 2017 was indeed a year of exciting growth for our clients and our company.”

The Stevies honor women entrepreneurs, executives, employees and the organizations they run. This year’s Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners were announced at an awards dinner attended by 500 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than 1,500 nominations from 25 nations were reviewed in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

ALOM designs and delivers technology-driven supply chain solutions that solve the complexities and risks confronting its Fortune 100 clients. Now in its 20th year, Kain founded the company in Silicon Valley in 1997 to enable organizations to focus on innovation by outsourcing entire segments of their supply chain. Today with a global presence of 18 locations – including its newest Indianapolis, Indiana production and fulfillment facility opened earlier this year – ALOM remains committed to premier quality, efficiency and technology innovation.

ALOM has been honored to win numerous Stevie awards over the years for business excellence. Among its recent awards were in 2015 for the Silver Growth and Innovation Company of the Year Stevie® Award; 2014 for the Management Team of The Year, and 2013, for the Silver Stevie Award in the category of Company of the Year – Business Services.

Details about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Stevie Award winners are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women.

About ALOM:

ALOM is a global supply chain management services and solutions provider serving as a partner to its Fortune 100 clients in the automotive, government, medical, telecommunications, and utility/energy sectors. Headquartered in Fremont, CA, its expert team of strategists, technology engineers, and supply chain specialists operate globally from 18 locations. ALOM service offerings include procurement, e-commerce, inventory, assembly, digital media duplication, print management, fulfillment, IT integration, freight management, and operations. ALOM is proud to deliver its clients’ products and services impeccably, enrich the end-user experience, and uphold their brand reputations. http://www.alom.com

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Collective consciousness, positive social change, crowdfunding is focus of spaces

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Today, The Assemblage announced the official launch of a series of coworking, coliving, and social spaces. The Assemblage is a community established on a shared system of values, collective consciousness and the idea that humans need to move to a new system whereby people are rewarded for the good their labor brings to the wider world.

The Assemblage is the brainchild of Rodrigo Niño, CEO of Prodigy Network, an accomplished real estate developer and economist originally from Colombia known for crowdfunding commercial properties in Manhattan.

In contrast to other coworking and living spaces, The Assemblage has a big picture vision to be part of a transition from a society defined by individualism and separation into one of interconnectedness. They are calling this new era the “age of assembly.” Its goals are to provide physical spaces where people can work to leverage solution-based crowdfunding to create positive change and meet individual passions and goals. Another goal is to establish a new form of cryptocurrency which will be used for crowdfunding projects.

“The Assemblage is a place where people can work based on the notion that all living things are connected as one. It’s an existence that enables individuality, but also collective connection,” said Niño. “Beyond a physical space, it’s a chance for people to see potential for a more collaborative version of society.”

At age 41, Niño was diagnosed with stage 3 Metastatic Melanoma. After two surgeries, his odds of survival were about 1 in 3 over the next five years. He began to experience “end-of-life distress,” a term doctors use to describe the depression, increased suicidal tendencies and demoralization of many terminal patients. Upon learning traditional medicine could not do much for him, he traveled to Peru to partake in an ayahuasca ceremony. After spending a night with a curandero, his fear of dying was gone.

“I had a hallucination which showed me a societal framework in which individuals contribute their interests and passions to improve society as a whole,” explains Niño. “This is the premise of The Assemblage: to bring together like-minded individuals to combine technology, consciousness, and capital. We believe impact and capital are not mutually exclusive.”

The Assemblage celebrates members who embody the belief of ‘doing well by doing good’, including people like Muneeb Ali, Founder of Blockstack; Soren Rose, Founder of Klein; Robin Sosnow, Founder of Lawlab; and Paloma Teppa and Yair Marcoschamer of Plant the Future.

Within the spaces, daily and weekly programming aimed at fostering mind, body, and spirit to help people combine their well-being and works lives, are on offer. Ayurvedic dining and plant-based juice and elixir bars are available free of charge to resident members at all locations to encourage seasonal eating and communal dining.

The physical spaces themselves are designed by globally acclaimed NYC design boutique Meyer Davis, meticulously orchestrated in a way to foster consciousness and collaboration. Studio and one bedroom apartments are available for flexible and extended-stay booking, and include a dining room, private bathroom, kitchen, workspace, 39’ flat-screen TV with full streaming and connectivity, as well as collaborative workspace, meeting and meditation rooms.

Both members and guests can book space.

The Assemblage was crowdfunded by individual backers around the world and Prodigy Network so far has raised $165M for the three spaces.

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B+B SmartWorx powered by Advantech has announced a new addition to its Wzzard wireless sensing technology starter kits—the Wzzard HVAC/Compressor Monitoring Starter Kit. The Wzzard HVAC kit provides a non-intrusive, easily-installed solution for monitoring current and differential temperature on equipment without disrupting existing operations.

OTTAWA, Ill. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

B+B SmartWorx powered by Advantech has announced a new addition to its Wzzard wireless sensing technology starter kits—the Wzzard HVAC/Compressor Monitoring Starter Kit. The Wzzard HVAC kit provides a non-intrusive, easily-installed solution for monitoring current and differential temperature on equipment without disrupting existing operations.

Cooling systems are often “teamed” with many cooling units working in tandem. In many cases, there are no management systems in place, which can make it impossible to detect performance problems until several units fail. The Wzzard HVAC/Compressor Monitoring Starter Kit makes it easy to see the run time, duty cycle and output effectiveness of each unit, allowing users to maximize uptime and eliminate problems before they cause failures impacting the bottom line.

Starter kit top features include:

• Monitor inlet and outlet temperatures to identify failing systems
• Monitor compressor and fan current to monitor duty cycle and trends
• Easily scale to up to 32 HVAC units per gateway
• Wzzard node is IP67 indoor/outdoor rated
• Comes complete with sensors and built-in dashboard software

“Our Wzzard sensing solution starter kits are a great way to test your system, and help prove your business case of data monitoring,” said B+B SmartWorx IoT Product Manager Kevin Nelson. “Many opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and reduce waste are never explored because it’s too difficult to get the data needed to demonstrate value. Our Wzzard monitoring starter kits help solve this problem without the fear of a major investment up front.”

The Wzzard HVAC Monitoring Kit joins the previously-released Wzzard Energy Monitoring Starter Kit.

To learn more about Wzzard, visit http://advantech-bb.com/product-technology/iot-and-network-edge-platforms/wireless-sensing-solutions/.

About B+B SmartWorx, Inc.

Founded in 1981, B+B SmartWorx (formerly B&B Electronics) designs and manufactures intelligent M2M and IoT connectivity solutions for wireless and wired networks. Specializing in intelligent connectivity at the “edge” of networks in remote and demanding environments, the company’s product solutions use Ethernet, serial, wireless, cellular and USB communication technologies.

In 2016 B+B SmartWorx became part of Advantech, global provider of trusted and innovative products, services and solutions in industrial automation and embedded computing across diverse industries and applications. Together, Advantech and B+B SmartWorx work to enable an intelligent planet. B+B SmartWorx is headquartered in Ottawa, Ill., USA, with EMEA operations based in Galway, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. Additional engineering locations are based in California. To learn more, visit us at http://www.advantech-bb.com.

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Robert Digby appointed CEO by Apex HCM Board of Directors

ROSWELL, Ga. (PRWEB) November 20, 2017

Apex HCM, a leader in payroll and human capital management, announced today the Board of Directors appointed Robert Digby as Chief Executive Officer effective November 20, 2017. Marty Hamby, President, remains in his position and on the Apex HCM Board of Directors and will continue to provide executive level guidance to continue Apex’s rapid growth.

Digby brings to Apex twenty five years of experience in the payroll, time and attendance and human resources industry. Kevin Frick, Partner, Serent Capital and Chairman of the Board for Apex commented, “Stephen Gregg’s retirement left big shoes to fill. Marty Hamby stepped in and expertly guided Apex providing us the opportunity to conduct a thoughtful and thorough search for the right Apex CEO. Robert brings to Apex industry experience, a track record of business leadership success, and most importantly someone that understands our employees and customers.”

Prior to Apex, Digby led several payroll industry businesses to become more innovative and customer experience oriented. Most recently Digby served as General Manager of Sage Payroll Division. Prior, Digby served as CEO for PayChoice and guided the company through rapid growth and expansion. Previous to PayChoice, Digby was President of RSM McGladrey Employer Services, the payroll, HR and benefits division of RSM McGladrey/H&R Block. Robert also held senior leadership roles at Ceridian including President of the Small Business Payroll division.

Digby reflected on his new role at Apex, “What initially attracted me to Apex were the people; the Apex employees and the Apex customers. Stephen Gregg and Marty Hamby built a company of true payroll industry professionals and leaders; a group of people I look forward to working with. In addition, I relish the opportunity to work for an amazingly passionate and growth minded group of customers. Apex is an exciting environment.”

“Robert brings direct industry expertise to Apex and experience of guiding organizations through tremendous growth. While Apex has grown for many years, Robert will accelerate our expansion and industry leadership,” commented Marty Hamby, President, Apex. “I look forward to working with Robert to realize our product and services vision.”

Digby commented on the Apex’s success in developing an industry leading cloud based payroll / HCM solution for payroll service bureaus, “Simply put, I want to work with the best - and Apex has quickly become the best market solution.”

About Apex® HCM:

Apex HCM is a market leader in licensing cloud-based payroll and HR software technology and nearly 300 payroll service firms and vendors nationally use Apex’s technology as the core of their business foundation. Apex’s customizable, comprehensive suite of products and services include payroll, payroll tax, human capital management, applicant tracking and onboarding, time and attendance, reporting, manager and employee self-service, ACA compliance, mobile apps, workers’ compensation, payroll debit cards and other business management tools normally reserved for large enterprises, now available to any business size. Apex’s cutting-edge, cloud-based technology allows its customers to effectively compete feature-for-feature with larger established firms while dramatically improving their workforce productivity.

Contact Information:

For more information, please visit http://www.apexhcm.com or call 877-750-APEX (2739).

Ian Oxman, Chief Marketing Officer

ian.oxman(at)apexhcm(dot)com

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Visit Apstra at Booth #152 to Learn How AOS™ Can Support Data Center Networks

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) November 21, 2017

Apstra® Inc. will address the network transformation required for CIOs to reduce network outages, cost and time to delivery as they address their critical IoT, machine learning and digital initiatives. Apstra will demonstrate its Intent-Based Networking and Analytics solutions at Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations Management & Data Center Conference 2017 from December 4-7, 2017.

Apstra delivered the first vendor-agnostic intent-based networking support for integrated physical and virtual networks and VXLAN. AOS™ 2.0 accelerates the migration to modern leaf-spine infrastructure, including automation of the entire lifecycle of VXLAN-based Layer 2 network services within and across racks, ensuring that legacy applications work without any modifications. Apstra provides the flexibility and agility network operators require for secure workloads and a bridge to an exciting, affordable, low risk enterprise-ready network for Service Provider, SaaS and Enterprise customers.

Apstra offers VXLAN support and vendor-agnostic lifecycle automation of VXLAN design, implementation and operations for any virtual, container-based or bare-metal workloads; it provides vendor-agnostic telemetry and correlation between the overlay and underlay, and is compatible with VMware NSX and VMware vRealize Cloud Management.

Apstra’s latest Intent-Based technologies for Digital Transformation will be on display at Booth #152. Come and learn more about how AOS™ can support data center networks and enter a drawing to win a DJI Phantom Quadcopter Drone with 2.7K HD Video Camera. If you would like to meet with the Apstra team, request a free pass to attend the conference and schedule to meet with us to learn more.

Gartner selected Apstra as a Cool Vendor in Enterprise Networking for 2017.

Apstra Operating System

AOS 2.0 delivers a turnkey distributed Intent-Based Network Operating System and applications that offer game-changing network service agility, increased uptime and dramatically improved infrastructure TCO. AOS automatically prevents and repairs network outages for dramatically improved infrastructure uptime. It operates a network as one system, massively improving infrastructure agility while reducing operational expenses. AOS’ distributed data store is a repository of all intent, configuration and telemetry state, and hence acts as a single source of truth for your network. Its self-documenting nature streamlines compliance tasks. AOS is device-agnostic and works across all major vendors as well as open alternatives.

WHEN:

December 4-7, 2017 – View full conference agenda here

WHERE:

Apstra Booth #152 – Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations Management & Data Center Conference 2017 at The Venetian Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas

SCHEDULE A MEETING:

Members from the Apstra team will be available to meet with customers, prospects and partners at the event for one-on-one meetings and demos. If you will be attending and want to learn more about Apstra and AOS, schedule a meeting here.

About Apstra, Inc.

Apstra® has delivered the only Intent-Based Network operating system that enables a Self-Operating Network™, an autonomous network that configures itself, fixes itself and defends itself. The company is redefining network operations and economics to make the network a CIO’s most valuable asset to address business velocity. The Apstra Operating System (AOS™) provides the only vendor-agnostic, intent-based, closed-loop “command and control” system delivering agility and massive TCO savings through automation of the full lifecycle of network operations. Apstra is based in Menlo Park and is privately funded.

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