Multidev Technologies Inc., an industry leader in the development of retail technology has been recognized by the RIS Retail Software LeaderBoard for the fourth consecutive year, each year out preforming previous years. Multidev ranks an impressive 9th in the top 20 of the best of the best and was voted a top 10 vendor in 27 additional breakout categories, among those 13 being in the top 5.

MONTREAL (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

The RIS Retail Software LeaderBoard is one of the most prestigious, anticipated and widely recognized reports. Based entirely on retailer evaluations, the RIS Leaderboard ranks retail software vendors based on customer satisfaction across a wide range of criteria, serving as an objective and fact based guide to help retailers find the most suitable vendors and solutions they require.

This must read report for retailers planning to invest in retail focuses on customer satisfaction, retail concentration, revenue factor, innovation and reliability.

Multidev Technologies stands out as a true leader and proven top performing retail technology vendor. A few highlights of the many top ranked categories include: Leaders in Technology Innovation (#4), - Leaders in Ease of Administration (#3), - Top Vendor in Software Reliability for Mid-Sized Retailers (#3), and Leaders in Overall Performance by Mid-Sized Retailers (#4).

“We are extremely proud to once again be recognized in the annual RIS News LeaderBoard Report,” said Multidev President Joseph Amzallag. “This year’s overall top ten placement is a true testament to our dedication and commitment to providing our customers with exceptional client care along with innovative leading-edge software that delivers true value and ROI.”

“Customer satisfaction is clearly a signature element of the RIS Software LeaderBoard and Multidev's high ranking among its competitors proves it meets and exceeds retailer expectations," said Joe Skorupa, editorial director of RIS News. "Multidev's strong customer satisfaction results confirm its lofty place as one of the top retail software providers.”

Multidev Technologies will be exhibiting and providing hands-on demonstrations of their ChainDrive Unified Commerce Platform at NRF 2018 in booth 4075. Retailers will be able to discuss, explore and learn first-hand about what makes them a recognized and proven top retail software provider.

About Multidev Technologies Inc.

Multidev Technologies Inc. is an industry leader in the development of Fully-Integrated ERP and Omnichannel Software for retail, e-tail and wholesale. Dedicated to delivering advanced innovation and technology, Multidev’s revolutionary software offers flexibility and scalability that allows retailers to manage all channels of their business with one complete unified real-time system. Founded in 1997, Multidev Technologies recognized the need for specialized software in the retail industry and began to develop a solution that specifically catered to a focused niche of retailers. Addressing the needs of Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry, Sporting Goods, Specialty and Department Store retailers, Multidev provides the mid-size retailer with a sophisticated, completely Integrated Retail Management System.

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San Diego-based team building and cooking events company enjoys increase of holiday party team-building events.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

A real estate development company, a video and broadband technology company, a software company and a local law firm are the latest businesses to participate in Lajollacooks4u’s popular corporate team building events this holiday season.

Each group gathered for a festive and interactive evening, with guests first participating in Lajollacooks4u’s signature olive oil competition to whet their palettes. Two to three teams were then formed (depending on the size of the group), and each assembled into their assigned stations and chose a dish to prepare – an entrée, dessert or a side dish. Seasonal favorites have included Apple, Fennel and Pomegranate Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette, Porcini Crusted Beef Tenderloin with a Wild Mushroom Sauce and Chocolate Salami for dessert!

A head chef was selected to manage each team, and team members chose to either help prepare the recipe or to help produce a 60-second infomercial showcasing their assigned dish. Each team was then given 50 minutes to complete their challenge, and judges scored based on taste, presentation and infomercial quality.

After the winning team was crowned, all guests enjoyed the delicious California cuisine from each station, all while building a sense of team unity and taking in the breathtaking views overlooking La Jolla.

One guest wrote, "Our team had the best experience with Jodi and her team! Besides the great staff, amazing food and fun, interactive activities that Jodi introduced to our team, we also had an amazing view from the top of Mt. Soledad. Can't thank Jodi and her team enough for making our 2017 Company Holiday party one to remember!"

Although 2017 is quickly coming to a close, Lajollacooks4u is looking forward to a number of exciting events and engagements that have already been scheduled for the New Year.

About Lajollacooks4u:

Lajollacooks4u is San Diego’s premiere team-building and cooking events company. Founded in 2008, it has hosted companies from all over the globe, providing guests with a collaborative and one-of-a-kind culinary experience. With skilled facilitators, farm-to-table cuisine and a stunning view overlooking La Jolla, Lajollacooks4u has consistently been ranked one of the area’s top attractions by Trip Advisor, having been awarded its Certificate of Excellence three years in a row.

For more information about the company’s hands-on team building events and gourmet cooking classes, please visit http://www.lajollacooks4u.com.

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Creating the most efficient and smooth-running balloon-powered vehicle was the task for 500 fifth grade students on Thursday, Nov. 2 in Atlanta during the SAE International A World In Motion (AWIM) JetToy Competition, hosted by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG).

WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Creating the most efficient and smooth-running balloon-powered vehicle was the task for 500 fifth grade students on Thursday, Nov. 2 in Atlanta during the SAE International A World In Motion (AWIM) JetToy Competition, hosted by Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG).

“It is so exciting and encouraging to watch tomorrow’s engineers at work. These students are powering our future with their imaginations and tenacity, just as they are propelling these JetToys with balloon power,” David L. Schutt, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of SAE International, said. “SAE International thanks Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia for their generosity and continued support of this important learning endeavor.”

Working in design teams, students culminated their classroom experience by building and testing model JetToy cars that they have analyzed for weeks. Throughout the competition, the students engaged in a variety of distance, accuracy and timed events.

The event was held at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, and included students from Troup County, Ga.; Lanett, Ala.; Harris County, Ga.; Meriwether County, Ga.; and Chambers County, Ala. Dozens of volunteers from KMMG supported the event by judging the competitions.

“By combining hands on projects with the real world experience of Kia volunteers, we hope that these students will understand the value of not only engineering and design, but skills such as team work, problem solving, and innovation,” said Stuart C. Countess, Chief Administrative Officer, KMMG. “We are committed to preparing students with the skills they will need to be successful in their future careers.”    

In the JetToy curriculum, a fictitious toy company called EarthToy Designs presents the challenge in the form of a letter. The company requests that students provide a variety of interesting designs for a new line of balloon-powered vehicles made from inexpensive, common materials that will appeal to other children. Working in design teams, students build and test model JetToy cars, and collect and analyze data to understand the effect of several variables on the performance of the toys. They create multiple designs and test them, then give a formal presentation of their final JetToy designs. Throughout the curriculum and during the Nov. 2 competition, students explored the scientific concepts of jet propulsion, friction, air resistance and design, as well as soft skills such as collaboration, problem solving, innovative thinking and teamwork.

AWIM is a teacher-administered, industry volunteer-assisted program that brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to life in the classroom for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. Benchmarked to the national standards, the AWIM program incorporates integrated STEM learning experiences through hands-on activities that reinforce classroom STEM learning.

About SAE International

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™.

About KMMG

Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) is the first manufacturing site in North America for Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, Korea. With an annual capacity of 360,000 units, KMMG is located on 2,200 acres in West Point, Georgia, and began mass production on Nov. 16, 2009. KMMG is home to the Sorento CUV and the Optima mid-size sedan, two of the brand’s top selling models in the U.S.

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Cherry Bekaert's Dawn Patrick to lead the Firm's expansion and branding efforts as it enters the Nashville market.

(PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Regarded as one of the top public accounting firms in the nation, Cherry Bekaert LLP (“the Firm”) is pleased to announce Dawn G. Patrick, CPA, has been named Managing Partner of the Firm’s practice in Nashville, Tennessee. In this capacity, she will oversee the execution of the Firm’s growth strategy and ensure a coordinated and seamless service experience for clients throughout the Nashville market.

Cherry Bekaert recently entered the Nashville market via an acquisition of the well-known CPA and consulting firm Frasier, Dean & Howard, PPLC. Nashville was a strategic expansion target of Cherry Bekaert due to its growing economy and innovative business climate that nurtures and attracts companies in the technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and transportation/logistics sectors.

“Dawn is the perfect match to lead our growth and branding efforts in Nashville,” remarked Kip Plowman, Managing Partner of Cherry Bekaert’s Strategic Markets. “Dawn is well-known in the Southeast for her work in the technology and health sciences arena, and her 25+ years of public accounting experience will allow us to expand our reach in working with leading entrepreneurs and growth companies in the Nashville metro area.”

Dawn is a Tax Partner with Cherry Bekaert and serves as the Leader of THInc, the Firm’s specialty practice focused on the innovation needs of clients in the technology; health and life sciences; and industrial sectors. Her depth of experience advising and working with emerging and growth companies in these sectors, and their private equity and venture capital investors, will allow Cherry Bekaert to quickly expand its market presence in the Nashville market.

Patrick received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Auburn University. She has held numerous leadership positions and been involved with technology-oriented organizations such as the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), Women in Technology, Venture Atlanta as well as Launch Tennessee’s 36|86 conference. She will quickly immerse herself in the technology, healthcare and entrepreneurial scene in Nashville.

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

As a nationally recognized, growth-oriented firm, Cherry Bekaert has the resources to take your business as far as you want to go. The Firm’s industry specialists already know your marketplace, so they can help you make the most of emerging opportunities while minimizing compliance headaches. With their down-to-earth style and wealth of practical advice, you will find Cherry Bekaert an indispensable part of your team.

Ranked among the largest accounting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert specializes in offering solutions that impact their clients’ ability to grow. For 70 years, global corporations, private businesses, government entities, nonprofits, emerging firms and successful individuals have relied on Cherry Bekaert to guide them forward as their growth partner.

Cherry Bekaert LLP is an independent member of Baker Tilly International. Baker Tilly International is the world’s 8th largest accountancy and business advisory network by combined fee income of its independent members. Baker Tilly International member firms specialize in providing accountancy and business advisory services to entrepreneurial, growing businesses and mid-market listed corporates worldwide. | cbh.com

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Addition of Former HookLogic Travel Business Personnel, Technology and Customers Gives Travel Brands Hyper-focused Marketing Solutions to Scale Bookings and Increase Revenue

FORT WORTH, Texas and NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Koddi, a cloud-based marketing technology company for travel brands, today announced the acquisition of the former HookLogic Travel Business from Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) – including all employees, technology, services and customers. This addition gives Koddi a larger footprint with the ability to deliver far more visibility and intelligence for existing and new travel brands - leading directly to real business value, scaled bookings and increased revenue.

According to a Deloitte 2017 Industry Outlook* on travel and hospitality, global business travel in 2015 hit a record-breaking $1.2 trillion, up 5% from the previous year. The report reinforces the need for large brands to stay nimble and innovate. “While booking for 2017 appears to be healthy, the largest brands are not guaranteed the spoils. The past few years taught established industry incumbents to never again underestimate a seemingly innocent travel startup.”

“Brands want to work with less companies and find the right partners that quickly help them grow business and grow revenue - whether that’s online or offline,” said Nicholas Ward, President and co-founder of Koddi. “We want to be that partner and the acquisition of the former HookLogic travel business - and most importantly the people who run and work on it - allows us and our clients to win in the end. With these tremendous assets, we can now scale our offerings more quickly and give travel brands the increased reach needed for them to be successful in this hyper-competitive space.”

The teams driving this business will be integrated into respective Koddi product and sales teams. The leaders of these teams, Christopher Heike and Brian Batts, will join Koddi, providing tremendous leadership and execution skills to an already strong and talented team. They will lead the expanded Koddi offices in Ann Arbor and New York.

The new IP to the Koddi family strengthens its leading position in the travel marketing and advertising space. The company partners with some of the biggest travel brands to drive significant business results through metasearch campaigns in places like Google, TripAdvisor, Kayak, and Trivago. More than 215,000 hotels have gone live with Koddi, averaging a 35% return on investment increase and a 41% increase in bookings.

Koddi continues to grow and evolve the company, as it’s been successful tapping into deep oceans of social data and travel intent behaviors. As Facebook’s Innovation Spotlight Winner, its integration with Facebook’s Dynamic Ads for Travel gives hundreds of thousands of hotels the most actionable insights to drive bookings and revenue off of Facebook. The combination of Facebook’s personalization engine with Koddi’s unparalleled ability to utilize internal data gives travel brands a competitive advantage in driving relevant experiences.

“The news today further drives home the need for travel brands to better connect with their customers,” said George Popstefanov, co-founder and CEO of Koddi. “As the market continues to become fragmented, the winning brands will partner with those that deliver a combination of personalization with the best technology expertise, data, machine learning and reporting insights. This is Koddi, and we’ll continue to partner with our customers and drive significant business results.”

• Deloitte Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook 2017

About Koddi

Koddi is a cloud/software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of marketing technology for advertisers in the travel industry. Our partners leverage the Koddi platform and its fully automated and customizable reporting features to manage marketing investment for hundreds of thousands of hotel properties globally. More than 215,000 hotels have gone live with Koddi, powering more than $2 billion in revenue, while averaging a 35% return on investment increase and a 41% increase in bookings. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Koddi has offices in New York, and Ann Arbor. For more information, visit http://www.koddi.com.

About Criteo

Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO), the leader in commerce marketing, is building the highest performing and open commerce marketing ecosystem to drive profits and sales for retailers and brands. More than 2,700 Criteo team members partner with 17,000 customers and thousands of publishers across the globe to deliver performance at scale by connecting shoppers to the things they need and love. Designed for commerce, Criteo’s Commerce Marketing Ecosystem sees over $550 billion in annual commerce sales data. For more information, please visit http://www.criteo.com.

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Industrial Magnetics, Inc. introduces a new line of magnetic holders designed for storing tools, keeping them safe from damage and close at hand.

BOYNE CITY, Mich. (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. recently introduced a new line of magnetic tool holders designed to keep tools organized, safe from damage and close at hand.

The line includes a specialized holder for MIG & TIG torches, grinders, impact wrenches, spray cans and hoses. Each style has a strong magnetic base that holds fast to the top or side of a steel work bench, cabinet, or other steel surface, and can be easily positioned or re-positioned as needed.

The magnetic tool holders features durable stainless steel construction and a plated cup magnet that ranges in holding value from 41 to 140 lbs., depending on the style.

For more information and product videos, visit IMI's Magnetic Tool Holders online, download the Magnetic Tool Storage flyer, or call 888.582.0822

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Credly issuers can publish digital credentials using a new, common credentialing language; job seekers and employers can discover and analyze education and training opportunities globally.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Credly, the nation’s leading platform for credential issuing, tracking, and management, today announced its integration with efforts led by Credential Engine, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving transparency in the credentialing marketplace. The collaboration will enable colleges, universities, businesses, and professional and trade associations to publish credentials in a common language called Credential Transparency Description Language (CTDL). The adoption of CTDL facilitates unprecedented discoverability of workforce-relevant certifications, badges, and other verified achievements that emerge from learning, training, and workforce activities.

“Credly has been committed to open standard innovation since its founding. As education and training providers, associations, and employers rapidly move to a culture of recognition and ‘credentialing in real time’ to verify real-world skills, the demand grows for interoperable open standards that facilitate communication between different parts of the labor market,” said Jonathan Finkelstein, founder and CEO of Credly. “Our implementation of the new CTDL markup language shepherded by Credential Engine will allow organizations to publish their credentials in a way that increases their discoverability, transparency, and their value to those who have earned them.”

A tightening labor market means that while employers often struggle to identify individuals with the skills and competencies required to compete, 6.5 million Americans remain unemployed. Information included in the Credential Registry -- a cloud-based system that collects, maintains, and connects up-to-date information on credentials in the marketplace and demonstrates the potential of a common language to describe credentials through apps that leverage this new transparent data format -- will help employers understand the credibility of credentials presented by job seekers, students, and incumbent workers.

“Credly’s longstanding commitment to innovation continues with its early embrace of CTDL,” said Scott Cheney, Executive Director of Credential Engine. “By unleashing its platform to help credentialing organizations speak a common language, Credly is helping Credential Engine create an environment where verified achievements are readily recognized, stacked, and evaluated, and a diverse workforce has access to more opportunity.”

Organizations issuing credentials through Credly will be able to share an enhanced set of data when publishing using the CTDL format or choosing to make their digital credentials discoverable through the initial Credential Registry, providing greater transparency for those assessing their credentials. CTDL is currently being considered for adoption by Schema.org and the Worldwide Web Consortium, two international organizations that set the standards for the Internet and shared vocabularies for developers.

“We are excited to see these two partners come together to increase transparency and visibility for digital credential issuers such as ourselves,” said Charlie Wonderlic, CEO of Wonderlic. “The new integration and common credentialing language will make it even easier for our digital badges to be discovered on the web and for us to share the information of what makes our credentials valuable in the workplace.”

Credential Engine and Credly are both supported by Lumina Foundation, and share the foundation’s commitment to increasing the proportion of Americans with high-quality degrees, certificates and other credentials to 60 percent by 2025 (known as “Goal 2025”). Credly was the first direct investment by the the foundation’s strategic social impact investment arm now known as Lumina Impact Ventures. Credential Engine is additionally supported by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Microsoft.

About Credly

Credly is a leading digital credential service provider, helping the world recognize lifelong achievement with the most popular platforms for verifying, sharing, and managing digital credentials and badges. The enterprise-class system allows organizations to officially verify skills and competencies; distribute portable and secure digital credentials and open badges; and gain actionable data and insights. Thousands of education institutions, industry associations, employers, and workforce development programs use Credly to make achievements visible. https://credly.com.

About Credential Engine

Credential Engine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of promoting transparency and credential literacy in the marketplace to reveal the world of credentials and inform the public.

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Through a long-term partnership with Nissan Motor Company, SAE International—the global engineering association—has successfully reached over 5,000 students in deserving communities with its A World in Motion (AWIM) science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program for K-8 students.

WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Through a long-term partnership with Nissan Motor Company, SAE International—the global engineering association—has successfully reached over 5,000 students in deserving communities with its A World in Motion (AWIM) science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education program for K-8 students.

AWIM is a teacher-administered, industry volunteer-assisted program that brings STEM education to life in K-8 classrooms. Interdisciplinary in nature and benchmarked to national standards, the AWIM program incorporates STEM learning experiences through hands-on activities that reinforce classroom STEM learning, including primary school, elementary school and middle school challenges.

Since its first pledge in 1993, Nissan has been a continuous supporter of the SAE Foundation and the AWIM program delivering the AWIM program to classrooms and bringing together teachers, industry STEM volunteers (Nissan employees) and students with a strong emphasis on participation throughout Nissan communities. By the end of the current grant year, this partnership with Nissan and SAE will have reached over 5,000 students in these communities across five states (Arizona, Michigan, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee). Students emerge from AWIM having learned foundational problem solving and analytical skills they need to be successful throughout their education and beyond.

“Reaching students at the earliest possible age is key to keeping young learners engaged in STEM subjects,” stated Rebecca Vest, Nissan Vice President of Corporate Development and Social Responsibility. “Nissan is committed to supporting education in communities where our employees live and work, and we are particularly interested in investing in STEM education, which is vital in the automotive industry.”

“AWIM eliminates several barriers to achievement. Because STEM classrooms offer students opportunities to explore and create using a wide variety of materials and resources, this type of class requires additional materials and resources, which is sometimes difficult to acquire on a public school budget,” said Mary Decker, MEd, Curriculum and Professional Learning Supervisor of Franklin Special School District, Franklin, TN.

A case study was recently released highlighting the value of AWIM and its impact on K-8 students, as well as Nissan’s involvement in the program. That case study can be accessed here: http://awim.sae.org/si/nissan/.

More information about AWIM can be found at: http://awim.sae.org/

Additionally, the SAE Foundation has announced the 2018 Industry Leadership Award Recipient to be Nissan’s Chief Performance Officer, José Muñoz. This honor will be awarded at the SAE Foundation Annual Celebration in May 2018.

Information about the SAE Foundation, as well as how to donate to the Foundation to support programs like AWIM on the Annual Day of Giving can be found here: http://foundation.sae.org/

About SAE International

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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Artifex Software, a California software developer, has reached a settlement with Hancom over use of Ghostscript.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Artifex Software, Inc. and Hancom, Inc. announced today a confidential agreement to settle their legal dispute. Case No. 3:16-cv-06982, filed by Artifex in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, concerned the use of Artifex’s open source software Ghostscript under the GNU General Public License. While the parties had their differences in the interpretation of the open source license, the companies were able to reach an amicable resolution based on their mutual respect for and recognition of the copyright protection and the open source philosophy. Terms of the settlement remain confidential.

About Artifex Software, Inc.

Artifex Software is a leading provider of core technologies for document handling and management. For over 20 years, Artifex has provided premiere software products to top-level global customers. The list of global customers/partners who depend on Artifex technology include HP, Kyocera, Ricoh, Adobe, IBM, Intel, Xerox, Google, Ernst & Young, Dropbox, BlackBerry, Siemens, LG Electronics, and many more. Artifex’s major product offerings include Ghostscript (PDL Interpreter that is an industry leader in PDF, PostScript, PCL, and XPS rendering and conversion), MuPDF (lightweight PDF and XPS interpreter that offers all the interactive features for PDF), and SmartOffice (mobile document productivity suite for viewing, editing, creating and printing MS Office documents and related files). Artifex is headquartered in Novato, CA, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit: http://www.artifex.com.

About Hancom, Inc.

Hancom is a leading provider of productivity software and solutions which support users and organizations maximize the productivity of creating, editing, sharing and securing documents. During the 27 years of business, Hancom established the highest reputation in Korea with its word processor “Hangul.” At the same time, Hancom is providing "Thinkfree office NEO" to more than 20 countries. Hancom is also a major software and solution supplier of Korea e-Government which aims to implement innovation of government services by using information and communication technologies. Hancom is headquartered in Pangyo Techno Valley, South Korea, with offices in the USA, Belgium, China, and other countries of Asia. For more information, visit: http://www.thinkfree.com.

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Provides pharmacists with suggested timelines of patient care by combining clinical knowledge with the tools provided by the STRAND platform.

EVANS, Ga. (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

As part of their effort to combat the opioid abuse epidemic and other prevalent health problems, Creative Pharmacist, creator of the STRAND intervention platform, has created disease-state specific intervention pathways to help guide pharmacists as they provide care to their patients.

“The whole idea behind STRAND Pathways is to give pharmacists both the tools they need to document care as well as suggested timelines and interventions to maximize it,” said David Pope, Co-founder and Chief of Innovation at Creative Pharmacist.

“We want to equip pharmacists to make a difference in the lives of their patients in practical, intuitive ways,” he added.

The first intervention pathways available to pharmacies signed up for the STRAND platform include opioid abuse, asthma, and Hepatitis C, with more scheduled to be released in 2018.

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NPD Holiday Shopping Bag 2017 Weekly Report - Week 4

Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

U.S. consumer spending did not match the reports of in-store crowds on Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend this year and, according to NPD’s Checkout e-commerce information, significant increases in online buyer activity translated into mediocre spending increases on the key days. Declines over the past two weeks have dulled the season’s early lead over Holiday 2016 – cumulatively retail sales for the first four weeks are up 2 percent across the key general merchandise categories in NPD’s Holiday Shopping.

Week Ending November 25, 2017

Overall Performance

• Dollar sales in the fourth week of November 2017 were 2 percent lower than they were the same week in 2016.
• Prestige Beauty and Small Home Appliances were the leaders this week, each with double-digit dollar gains.

Top Performing Categories

• Home Automation (driven by Security & Monitoring)
• Kitchen Appliances (driven by Cookers)
• Digital Media Speakers (driven by Streaming Audio Speakers)
• PCs (driven by Notebook Computers)
• Home Environment Appliances (driven by Specialty Cleaning/Robotic Vacuums)

“Once again we see practical gifting, and self-gifting, take center stage through Black Friday weekend,” said NPD’s Chief Industry Advisor, Marshal Cohen. “Consumers seem to have stored up their own home and beauty product needs in order to take advantage of great prices.”

NPD’s Checkout information shows that the number of online buyers increased by more than 30 percent on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and the Saturday after, in comparison to the same days in 2016, but only the Saturday after Black Friday saw the average e-commerce basket size increase more than 2 percent.

“The increase in shopping traffic didn’t result in more spending, so this holiday season has some catching up to do,” added Cohen. “With just three weeks left in the season retailers will be soon pressed into pulling out all the stops with store wide sales, in hopes of capturing more impulse purchases that will help to propel sales.”

Information is collected from a panel of leading retailers that provide weekly point-of-sale data covering in-store and online sales of Apparel, Toys, Technology, Athletic Footwear, Prestige Beauty(Fragrance, Makeup, Skincare), Small Home Appliances, and Office Supplies.

Note: Shifts may occur from week to week in reporting results, due to retailer reporting updates.

Checkout delivers the most comprehensive view of consumer purchase behavior for general merchandise categories, across all retailers over time, to help you understand how to adjust your marketing to fuel growth. Checkout E-commerce offers the most complete and accurate view of the online channel – including first and third-party sales for Amazon and other marketplaces, 400+ e-commerce retailers including direct-to-consumer, and an early read on emerging players. Information is collected from more than 3 million consumers, through data provided by our partner Slice Intelligence and NPD’s own proprietary receipt-harvesting mobile phone app.

For more information, or to speak with Marshal Cohen, please contact Janine Marshall, 516-625-2356 or janine.marshall(at)npd.com, and visit NPD’s Holiday Insights page.

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Report examines the evolving and converging roles of APM and NPM

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

SDxCentral announces the availability of a new report: The 2017 Next-gen Software-defined (SDx) Infrastructure Assurance Report that examines the evolution of Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Network Performance Monitoring (NPM).

As SDx (software-defined everything) infrastructure takes root within today’s enterprise, cloud service provider and communications service provider data centers, the need for a new generation of capacity management, monitoring and troubleshooting tools becomes more critical.

APM and NPM solutions need to evolve to serve new SDx architectures characterized by virtualization, automation and programmability. These new architectures that include heavy use of virtual machines (VMs), container and other cloud infrastructure technologies need an adapted approach.

The report will cover these trends, along with infrastructure moves to SDN (software-defined networking) and NFV (network functions virtualization) and what they mean for APM and NPM solutions. Other items covered include changing user requirements, critical gaps and potential opportunities for growth. The report will also include the examination of converged infrastructure performance management approaches and the use of network packet brokers (NPB) as part of NPM deployments.

This report is complimentary and available for download at SDxCentral.com. Vendors who are interested in participating in future versions of this report or other reports published by SDxCentral.com can contact SDxCentral's research team at https://www.sdxcentral.com/participate.

Report Table of Contents

• Executive Summary
• Introduction – the Changing APM and NPM Market
•      Network Performance Management (NPM)
•      Application Performance Management (APM)
•      Why APM and NPM are Both Important
• APM and NPM – State of Market
•      Common Use Cases: Enterprise and Cloud Data Centers
•      Common Use Cases: Telecommunications and Cable MSOs
•      Evolution of APM and NPM – Key Observations
• NPM and APM Solution Architectures
•      Network Packet Brokers
•      Converged Performance Management Platforms
•      End-to-End Management Platforms
•      Software as a Service (SaaS) Deployment
• Customer-Driven Performance Management Requirements
•      Data Collection and Storage
•      Data Analysis
•      User Interface
• What Lies Ahead? APM and NPM Futures
• APM and NPM Survey
• Conclusion
• APM and NPM Vendor Products

Covered Companies and Organizations

APCON, AppDynamics, Arista Networks, Big Switch Networks. BMC, CA Technologies, Cisco Systems, Corvil, Datadog, Dynatrace, EXFO, ExtraHop, Gigamon, IBM, InfoVista, IXIA, Kentik, LogicMonitor, Micro Focus, Microsoft Corporation, Nagios Enterprises, Netrounds, NETSCOUT Systems, New Relic, Pluribus Networks, Quest Software, Riverbed Technology, Spirent, Uila

About SDxCentral

Launched in 2012, SDxCentral.com is the fastest-growing and leading B2B digital media company for Cloud, Enterprise, and Telecom IT Infrastructure. SDxCentral serves an audience of over 200,000 unique monthly audience members generating over half-a-million page views a month. The site provides cutting-edge coverage of software-defined infrastructure including 5G, IoT, Edge Computing, SDN, NFV, Cloud, Containers, Security and AI/Machine Learning and connects technology buyers with its clients in the most effective way. SDxCentral’s client list reads like the who’s who of technology infrastructure, ranging from leading Fortune 50 companies to rapidly growing startups looking to revolutionize software infrastructure.

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CBRS Training Programs for CPIs are Critical to the Operation of the Band

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, today announced a Request for Proposal for Certified Professional Installer (CPI) Training Program Administrators for the new Citizen’s Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. This request brings the band one step closer to being operational.

The CBRS band provides for sophisticated multi-tier spectrum sharing with protected incumbents. Per the FCC, the majority of CBRS radio transceivers or Citizen’s Broadband Service Devices (CBSDs) must be installed by a CPI to lawfully operate within the CBRS. To meet the FCC Part 96 rules, CPIs must be trained and certified. The WInnForum’s CPI Accreditation Standard (WINNF-TS-0247-V1.0.0 found here: http://bit.ly/2BIXVQi) provides a working outline of how training programs for CPIs will be achieved as well as which CBSDs need certification, CPI responsibilities, CPI database information, and more.

CPIs are responsible for assuring the registration data entered into the SAS is accurate, and making sure equipment is properly installed. A complete description of CPI requirements can be found in the CBRS Operational and Functional Requirements document (http://bit.ly/2krGXCM). CPI Training Program Administrators can be a network equipment operator, an equipment vendor, a SAS administrator or a 3rd party training organization. They will develop the CPI Training Program, and, following accreditation, administer the curriculum and certification test as well as maintain certification records.

“The creation of this accreditation program for CPI Training Administrators and the resulting request for proposal by the Forum is a crucial step in making the CBRS band operational. Without Certified Professional Installers, essentially no radios in the CBRS ecosystem can be installed,” said Richard Bernhardt, National Spectrum Advisor of WISPA and Chair of the WInnForum CBRS Operations Work Group that developed of the CPI Accreditation Standard specification.

Operating as a multi-stakeholder group as defined by the FCC in the Report and Orders and Part 96 to create the technical rules and industry standardized interfaces for the band, the WInnForum has created a number of reports and specifications on the CBRS band which are available in the group’s Work Products web page: http://www.wirelessinnovation.org/ssc-public-files. Earlier this year, the WInnForum achieved another milestone by launching a program for the approval for of CBRS PKI Root CA Operators (http://www.cbrs.wirelessinnovation.org/cbrs-root-ca-operator).

Initial proposals for this RFP are due 19 January 2018. Proposals received after that date will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Each applicant seeking to become a training program administrator for CPI’s should include in its response all mandatory curriculum items and a methodology for training, reviewing, and examining and certifying CPIs. For complete proposal requirements, see the Request for Proposal here http://bit.ly/2jrBsAp.

Submissions should include a signed formal offer in response to this RFP and a request to be accredited by WInnForum. All RFP material should be sent to:

Mr. Lee Pucker, Chief Executive Officer

Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum)

Lee.Pucker(at)WirelessInnovation.org

The SSC benefits from participation of a broad-based group that includes wireless carriers, network equipment manufacturers, potential SAS and ESC Administrators, satellite operators, existing 3650-3700 MHz band licensees, and other parties with an interest in the 3550 MHz band. A complete listing of the reports, recommendations and specifications produced by WInnForum members can be found here: http://groups.winnforum.org/Forum_Work_Products.

Supported by platinum sponsors Google, Motorola Solutions, Leonardo and Thales, WInnForum has several working groups focusing on projects related to SCA and Spectrum Innovation. Visit http://www.WirelessInnovation.org to learn more. Individuals or organizations wishing to participate in WInnForum Working Groups should contact Lee Pucker at Lee.Pucker(at)WirelessInnovation.org.

About the Wireless Innovation Forum

Established in 1996, The Wireless Innovation Forum (SDR Forum Version 2.0) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation dedicated to advocating for spectrum innovation, and advancing radio technologies that support essential or critical communications worldwide. Members bring a broad base of experience in Software Defined Radio (SDR), Cognitive Radio(CR) and Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) technologies in diverse markets and at all levels of the wireless value chain to address emerging wireless communications requirements. To learn more about The Wireless Innovation Forum, its meetings and membership benefits, visit http://www.WirelessInnovation.org.

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Live on Kickstarter, Juice Infinity penetrates deep within the surface of skis and snowboards to ensure a long-lasting, freshly-waxed feeling.

LONDON (PRWEB) December 07, 2017

Juice Infinity, the world’s best ski and snowboard wax replacement, is live on global crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and raising funds to bring the project to life.

The constant need to reapply wax on skis and snowboards can be a time consuming and costly endeavor for those serious about the sport. In addition, there are long term damaging effect on the environment. Juice infinity is a revolutionary new wax replacement that with one spray can penetrate deep within the surface of skis and snowboards powerful enough that users will never have to wax again.

"Juice Infinity was born from the need to come up with a super long-lasting wax-free solution for skis and snowboards of all types and for all disciplines that is easy to apply. We realized that permanent solutions (including our own original one) are inherently difficult to apply correctly, due to the difficulties in ensuring that skis and boards are properly prepared before application,” says inventor JD Prince on the inspiration behind the project. “We wanted to have a product that has amazing life that far exceeds that of any wax, but that can be applied with no tools, no skills, and no special workplace. Juice Infinity can be applied by anyone, anywhere and at any time, and is the simplest and easiest solution that has incredible benefits, amazing long life and at the same time is 100% ecologically-sound.”

Juice Infinity has been designed to be the world’s simplest, long-life treatment for alpine skis, cross country skis and snowboards. After spraying the entire area and allowing time to dry, the skis are snowboards are ready to hit the slopes. It has been scientifically developed and deliberately tested in the worst conditions possible to ensure that it will work for everyone, at any time, anywhere. The product has been put through the paces by some of the top ski and snowboard instructors and professionals worldwide.

Juice Infinity is also the most eco-friendly solution on the market. As waxes have tried to keep pace with the constant need for improvement, harmful and toxic fluorocarbons and other technicals have been added, all of which are extremely harmful to the environment. Juice Infinity releases no harmful chemicals into the environment and because of the way it bonds deep into the base material, cannot be removed through friction with the snow.

"Unlike permanent solutions available, Juice Infinity needs no expensive or skilled ski/board preparation such as stone-grinding before use and can be applied by anyone without any tools whatsoever. Even traditional waxing requires special tools and skills or at the very least a trip to the local service centre,” adds Prince. “Compared with wax the gliding properties are equal to the top waxes available, yet Juice Infinity lasts significantly longer – keeping that freshly-waxed feeling for weeks on end. Nothing else available offers such convenience, ease-of-use and amazing longevity.”

Juice Infinity is currently live and available to support on Kickstarter: http://kck.st/2jtDhNB

About Looknowax

Looknowax is a pioneering snowsports company with a mission to keep skiers and boarders moving on the snow, without damaging the environment. Looknowax's patent-pending solution is a simple spray application base treatment that eliminates the need for waxing skis and snowboards forever. It is extremely easy to apply and improves the performance of all types of skis and snowboards. Juice Infinity is the easiest and best 100% environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wax.

For more information on Looknowax please visit https://www.juiceinfinity.com

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One of the UK’s foremost voices on homeland security and the role of law in modern society, Lord Daniel Brennan QC, has joined the Board of Advisors of Assured Enterprises, Inc., a US-based cybersecurity company, providing innovative solutions to major corporations, Departments of Defense and medium-sized businesses.

ROUND ROCK, Texas (PRWEB) December 08, 2017

One of the UK’s foremost voices on homeland security and the role of law in modern society, Lord Daniel Brennan QC, has joined the Board of Advisors of Assured Enterprises, Inc., a US-based cybersecurity company, providing innovative solutions to major corporations, Departments of Defense and medium-sized businesses.

Lord Brennan has been a life Peer and member of UK’s House of Lords since 2000. A former Chairman of the Bar of England and Wales, Lord Brennan has specialized in both advisory and litigation work globally, on behalf of governments and major financial institutions among others. A careful student of the world’s rapid transformation to the Digital Age, Lord Brennan has distinguished himself as a practical and wise voice on matters of national and multilateral digital protection, bound by the rule of law.

“Dan Brennan brings integrity, insight and creative thought to the cybersecurity and data protection challenges facing major financial institutions, NATO, military and law enforcement agencies and many others,” explained Stephen M. Soble, Assured’s Chairman and CEO.

An expert on the international liability of multinational enterprises and on critical new laws, such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Lord Brennan has worked with major clients throughout the UK and Europe, South and Southeast Asia and South America.

“Assured Enterprises is unique. With Assured, we have a thoughtful team of seasoned experts inventing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, as though they are among the elites of Silicon Valley, yet they do not oversell their products. In addition, the Assured Team has deep international and business acumen and thoroughly reviews the panoply of cyber risks for their clients, before designing a program for cybersecurity improvements. Imagine, defining the problems first, then designing cost-efficient solutions before deploying proactive cybersecurity solutions. This is the genius of Assured Enterprises, and a principal reason I am pleased to join the Assured Team,” said Lord Brennan.

Assured has worked with UK- and EU-based clients and will rely on guidance from Lord Brennan as it expands its presence in various countries including the UK and Spain.

“We believe that the Equifax breach was avoidable. And, this topic was addressed by Assured during the recent Fraud and Data Breach Summit in London. Assured Enterprises certainly stands for ‘Serious Cybersecurity’,” noted Lord Brennan.

“The Equifax breach was avoidable. Big name cybersecurity providers delivered risk assessments, compliance and advice on vulnerabilities. What they didn’t have was a tool and comprehensive system to identify, routinely, the known vulnerabilities in the software resident on their system and to remediate in real world time,” explained Stephen M. Soble, Assured’s CEO. “What we offer is faster, better and less expensive than the premier, well-known providers. When you think of Assured, think Serious Cybersecurity,” added Soble.

Oct 2017 Interview with Stephen Soble

AssuredScanDKV® detects known vulnerabilities lurking within the software running on networks. Only AssuredScanDKV®, with its patent-pending system, can unpack or unbundle libraries and DLLs within executables for a full binary scan. Only AssuredScanDKV® provides detailed remediation information and prioritization of risk.

According to a Senior Officer of a client US military agency, “AssuredScanDKV®…empowered [the Agency] to eliminate known software vulnerabilities within [its] software.” More information on this case study here.

Assured believes that proactive cyber risk management is possible. Assured provides a comprehensive, strategic security program including their Deep Software Scanner, AssuredScanDKV®, the world’s most comprehensive cyber risk assessment system, TripleHelix™ which also drives a CyberScore®, a readily understandable benchmark and measurement system which defines, with clarity, factually-supported risk in a network, and tools which detect the presence of an ongoing, previously undetected penetration, and more. One engineering visit informs virtually any regulatory compliance report required throughout the year, thus saving internal resources and improving workflow management, and reducing costs.

“The Assured philosophy is to empower our clients with the appropriate, cost-efficient level of assessment necessary to provide visibility into cyber risk and compliance,” said Soble.

About Assured Enterprises:

Assured Enterprises offers a holistic arsenal of cybersecurity tools, products, services and support which include binary-level software scanning, comprehensive IT and organizational assessments, and proof of concept testing designed to assure reliable, proactive cybersecurity, remediation and resiliency.

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Transducers USA, an industry leading supplier of audible signal devices, has announced the introduction of its new custom Ultrasonic Sensors. These new devices include both a proximity sensor and an ultrasonic speaker, providing both detection and an audible alert notifying the occurrence of a specified condition.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (PRWEB) December 08, 2017

The non-contact sensing technology used in these Ultrasonic devices measures distance to an object by emitting sound waves and receiving the echo signal using a single ultrasonic element, unlike optical sensors which require both a transmitter and receiver. The ultrasonic speaker emits sound waves at high frequencies (25,000 Hz to 40,000 Hz), which are inaudible.

Transducer USA’s Ultrasonic Sensors can detect a wide range of materials: hard, soft, any color, flat or curved. They can also reflect off transparent objects, such as glass or a liquid surface, and are stable for targets such as mesh trays or springs. Detection is not affected by dust or dirt; rugged Ultrasonic Sensors are largely immune to environmental conditions indoors or out. The use of solid state technology eliminates the use of mechanical parts to break, extending the operating life of the device, and prevents dangerous sparking. Unlike traditional proximity sensors, Ultrasonic Sensors operate over longer distances and can be programmed to establish a user-specified distance range.

While Ultrasonic Sensors have a variety of applications, their primary functions include detection and level measurement. They are ideally suited for material handling, food and beverage, fill level measurement or detection at gates and doorways, as well as other diverse applications.

Ultrasonic Sensors can measure dynamically changing diameters, distances, heights, depths and count the number of units. A sample list of applications includes:

• Forklifts & Pallets – to determine if a pallet is on the fork and how far it’s inserted under the pallet
• Refuse Collection – sensors can withstand extreme temperatures, violent jolting and vibration for reliable and safe operation
• Landscaping Spray Systems – tree sprayers require the ability to measure and control the distance of the spray to the tops of trees to maintain efficient use of chemicals
• Tank & Silo Measurement – provides level measurement of liquids such as milk, chemicals or lacquer, as well as mud, sludge or bulk goods, such as sand, or gravel
• Agricultural Equipment Sprays – the boom height of sprayers must be monitored and adjusted to optimize the spray coverage and prevent the boom from impacting crops or soil
• Collision Detection – avoids serious accidents from collision with other industrial or construction equipment, such as aerial work platforms
• Vehicle Detection – as used in barrier/gate systems in parking lots and garages or car washes
• Counting – detection and counting of bottles or other products on production lines and conveyors; optimizes entry and exit of products in the workflow
• Production Downtime – detection of adverse production conditions and costly downtime, such as a web break on a printing press
• People Detection – identifies and counts humans entering the distance band
• Automation equipment – on/off switching, relay connections, PLC inputs and multi-sensor detection networks
• Robotic sensing – distances, collision avoidance, etc.

Ultrasonic Sensors from Transducers USA include the following specifications and ratings

• Solid sealed aluminum housing or commercial plastic housing
• Sealed epoxy potted construction
• Waterproof – parts with IP 57 and IP67 ratings are available
• Measurement rates from 25,000 Hz to 40,000 Hz
• Compliant with RoHS, REACH and Conflict Minerals law

Transducers USA will customize an Ultrasonic Sensor to meet the specific needs of the customer and the application requirements. Device specifications can be provided within a few days. Standard lead time for samples is two weeks, and production lead time is generally six weeks.

For more information on Ultrasonic Sensors from Transducers USA, please visit: http://www.tusainc.com or

contact Joe Sieracki at 847-956-1920.

About Transducers USA

Transducers USA produces quality audible signal devices at very competitive prices for Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company manufactures a comprehensive line of audio indicators and transducers in piezo and electro-mechanical varieties, including microphones, speakers, and ultrasonic components.

Products are manufactured in ISO-9000 and RoHS certified facilities in Asia. Transducers USA provides customer support and engineering assistance from their local headquarters in Elk Grove Village, IL. Over 1,300 production workers and 100 specialized audio engineers support Transducers USA.

In addition to hundreds of standard audible signal devices, custom products are also available at Transducers USA, based on either a customer’s design or one created by Transducers USA engineers. CAD drawings and tooling will be provided at no charge for qualified orders.

Distributors and sale representatives are utilized as a channel to market. Local contacts can be found on http://www.tusainc.com.

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Executive Education program will immerse financial leaders in the latest financial research

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 08, 2017

Every day finance executives must make rapid-fire decisions about corporate strategy, capital allocation, investment decisions, balance sheet structure, acquisitions, and other mission-critical concerns. To help them identify core issues and craft a decision-making approach, the Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has launched a new Advanced Corporate Finance program. This course will expose executives to sophisticated tools aimed at helping them anticipate and respond to today’s hot-button issues, including options, risk management, international finance, and emerging financial technologies.

Backed by the world-renowned research and thought leadership of the Wharton School, executives across industries will be immersed in the latest research and real-world business applications surrounding corporate finance. Participants will also be exposed to emerging trends in the financial technology area, which poses a future major disruption to the banking economy and to financial markets.

“Interest rates are rising from record lows, regulatory regimes like Dodd-Frank are under attack by the administration, and blockchain and other technologies are transforming the way that companies raise capital and engage in business,” says Itay Goldstein, Wharton’s Joel S. Ehrenkranz Family Professor and Professor of Finance. “Today, everyone who works in finance—inside and outside of banking—needs an update.”

Advanced Corporate Finance brings together a powerhouse of Wharton faculty from multiple business disciplines such as economics, finance, and legal studies. In addition to Goldstein, other Wharton faculty teaching in the program include Finance Professors David Musto, Joao F. Gomes, and Karen Lewis; and Peter Conti-Brown from the Legal Studies & Business Ethics department.

Musto is chair of Wharton’s Finance Department and also the Ronald O. Perelman Professor in Finance. Gomes, an expert at the intersection of macroeconomics and financial markets, is Wharton’s Howard Butcher III Professor of Finance. Lewis is the Joseph and Ida Sondheimer Professor in International Economics and Finance at Wharton. Conti-Brown is assistant professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, and author of The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve.

“A key differentiator of Wharton’s Advanced Corporate Finance program is the way it will immerse participants in the latest research surrounding corporate finance,” says Goldstein, noting that the faculty bring deep connections across a wide section of industries. “One of the highlights of Advanced Corporate Finance is the use of live cases, where participants will be exposed to real companies facing real problems.”

Program participants will evaluate different challenges that companies face, and will make specific recommendations that will be evaluated by Wharton faculty based on feedback from company representatives.

Among other benefits, program participants will have the opportunity to:

• Tackle capital structure decisions either through debt, equity, or a combination of both
• Manage risk across borders in a global economy
• Use real options to expand, change, or curtail projects based on changing economic, technological, or market conditions
• Value and assess the financial and risk implications of decisions

The program targets executives with finance responsibilities, across all industries, who have strategic financial oversight of their company/division and wish to strengthen or broaden their understanding of corporate finance.

Session topics include:

• Capital Structure: Debt vs. Equity
• Real Options: Decision Tree Models
• Global Trends: Macroeconomics, Regulation, and Financial Technology
• International Corporate Finance: Valuation and Risk

For more information about this program, visit: execed.wharton.upenn.edu/ACFN

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

Founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With a broad global community and one of the most published business school faculties, Wharton creates economic and social value around the world. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 10,000 participants in executive education programs annually; and a powerful alumni network of 96,000 graduates.

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LiquidFrameworks, the leading mobile field operations management solutions company specializing in oilfield, industrial and environmental services is proud to announce that it has been named Marketer of the Year in the Technology Products and Services category by the Houston Chapter of the American Marketing Association for the second consecutive year.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) December 08, 2017

LiquidFrameworks announced today that it has been named Marketer of the Year in the Technology Products and Services category by the Houston Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Houston) for the second consecutive year. Established in 2005, the Marketer of the Year award is AMA Houston's annual program honoring exceptional marketing work by Houston-area companies, organizations and institutions. A panel of marketing professionals and educators from outside the Houston area reviewed and scored each entry based upon its completeness, difficulty of challenge, specificity of objectives, effectiveness of marketing strategy/tactics and measurable evidence of results. The top scores in each category become finalists, and the top score is the Best in Category winner.

LiquidFrameworks’ marketing strategy this year has been to emphasize the customers’ experiences with FieldFX. “When the market experiences volatility, companies that invest in improved operating agility and innovation are able to differentiate themselves against the competition and fortify themselves for the inevitable upturn. It’s during the down times when smart companies invest in technology to streamline processes and become more efficient,” said Emily Rhodes, Director of Marketing at LiquidFrameworks. “Our product, FieldFX, helps our customers to do just that. So, by highlighting our customers who are doing more with less and capturing every dollar possible, we have created a very strong message that has resonated in the market.”

LiquidFrameworks’ industry-leading solution, FieldFX, is a cloud-based, mobile field operations software suite designed for companies in the oilfield, industrial and environmental service industries. FieldFX manages contracts, quotes, equipment, jobs and field tickets along with customer-specific electronic forms, enabling customers to streamline their processes between operations, field personnel and accounting.

“We realize that AMA Houston is the area’s premier professional marketing organization and has been recognized nationally as the chapter of the year in 2017. We are very proud to be recognized by this association as a leader in technology marketing not only once, but twice in a row,” said Trent Derr, President and CEO of LiquidFrameworks.

AMA Houston is the nation's largest AMA chapter. Named Chapter of the Year seven times in the last 12 years by AMA's international headquarters, AMA Houston serves 1,100 members with diverse marketing expertise from a variety of industries.

To learn more about LiquidFrameworks’ FieldFX product suite and how mobile field operations management solutions can add value to your oilfield or industrial/environmental service company visit http://www.liquidframeworks.com.

About LiquidFrameworks

LiquidFrameworks is a leading provider of cloud-based, mobile field operations management solutions serving the oilfield, industrial and environmental services industries. LiquidFrameworks’ FieldFX solution provides companies with numerous benefits, including increased and accelerated revenue capture, increased cash flow, improved contract compliance, increased invoice accuracy and improved customer responsiveness. LiquidFrameworks is based in Houston, Texas. To join the conversation, follow @LquidFrameworks on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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MediaAlpha offers ActiveProspect's TrustedForm product to their customers as a turnkey TCPA compliance solution directly from within the MediaAlpha platform.

(PRWEB) December 08, 2017

ActiveProspect, a SaaS provider of lead acquisition solutions, is partnering with MediaAlpha, the leading programmatic platform for vertical search media, to provide a turnkey TCPA compliance solution to MediaAlpha customers. With this new partnership, MediaAlpha’s insurance customers will be able to purchase and use ActiveProspect’s TrustedForm product directly within the MediaAlpha platform.

Marketers who contact consumers on their mobile phones must be especially cautious to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), as litigation continues to rise. Because the burden of proof in TCPA lawsuits falls on the marketer, even companies who follow the guidelines must be able to prove that consumers gave written consent to be contacted. TrustedForm provides the highest standard for independent proof of consent by storing a video replay of the consumer’s interaction with the form where consent was given. Using TrustedForm, MediaAlpha customers will be able to verify that the required consent language was present on the form in real-time, prior to contacting the consumer.

“We’re excited to be working with an innovative partner like MediaAlpha who has transformed the way comparison (vertical) search media is bought and sold,” said Steve Rafferty, CEO & Founder of ActiveProspect. “Since the insurance industry relies heavily on outbound communication to prospects, TrustedForm is a natural fit for the MediaAlpha platform.”

"MediaAlpha’s platforms were built to deliver superior results through transparency, control and data” said Michael Foster, VP of Platform Solutions at MediaAlpha. "With a turnkey integration into the MediaAlpha platform, our partners can leverage ActiveProspect’s TrustedForm solution and proprietary intent data to improve campaign performance by acquiring high-intent, TCPA compliant prospects."

About MediaAlpha

MediaAlpha innovates at the intersection of programmatic technologies and vertical search media, bringing unparalleled transparency and efficiency to both buyers and sellers. The Company’s marketing technology platforms power over 25 million high-value transactions annually, representing more than $250 million in media spend across insurance, travel, personal finance, education, and home services sectors. For more information, visit http://www.mediaalpha.com.

About ActiveProspect

ActiveProspect provides proven technology and expertise for lead acquisition success. Whether trying to acquire highly qualified sales leads or opt-in email subscribers, ActiveProspect provides the tools marketers need to succeed. Our products allow marketers to create event-driven lead flows to capture leads from any source, document consent for TCPA/CASL compliance, filter with rules, enhance with external data, and deliver to any system in real-time. Since inception, ActiveProspect has processed over 1 billion Internet leads for leading brands across a wide range of industries. Our TrustedForm lead certification service captures ten billion user events every month across thousands of websites. For more information go to activeprospect.com.

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Participants show support for the blockchain-powered micro-task marketplace

CAYMAN ISLANDS (PRWEB) December 08, 2017

StormX, the blockchain-powered adtech and gamified micro-task innovators, today announced that the crowdsale for its ERC-20 token STORM Token has successfully concluded its crowdsale, with $32 million USD contributed. Throughout the sale period, StormX cemented strategic collaborations with Alchemist Ventures, QTUM, Changelly, Zencash, Kyber Network, Bancor, and Jaxx to expand the platform’s global presence and enhance the utility of STORM tokens.

StormX CEO Simon Yu said, “The outpouring of support we’ve received from both individuals and industry-leading companies and advisors in our community in the lead up to the sale, and afterwards, has been humbling. Thanks to the commitment of our Storm Players and Storm Makers, we are confident that we’ll achieve our vision of creating a gamified micro-task platform that will revolutionize and democratize the freelance micro-task marketplace. We hope people worldwide will adopt our mechanism for commerce to connect and interact in a marketplace with significantly reduced transaction costs.”

Post-crowdsale, StormX will focus on next steps to develop the Storm Market. The Storm Market platform will operate like an online marketplace where Storm Players are rewarded for completing gamified micro-tasks. Storm Makers and Storm Players will be able to use the Storm Market platform to create and accept tasks using Ethereum-based smart contracts, which are powered by STORM Tokens.

The Storm Market platform will include three gamified opportunities in the following categories: Storm Play, Storm Shop, and Storm Gigs. Storm Play, formerly known as BitMaker, rewards anyone STORM Tokens for watching advertisements and trying out new products and services. Storm Shop will reward users with STORM Tokens for buying certain products and services. Storm Gigs will enable anyone to request services, such as QA Testing or Machine Learning tasks, and select available, appropriately-skilled workers to complete micro-tasks.

Simon Yu added, “By utilizing the benefits of blockchain technology, we’ve already created a platform that provides endless reward opportunities for individuals at little to no transaction cost. Going forward, we plan to build on this success and focus on maximizing the user-experience by offering more products, services and opportunities in our marketplace. Our team of thought leaders and blockchain experts will continue to work tirelessly to create an exciting and rewarding experience for Storm users.”

StormX, Inc. CEO Simon Yu is available to interview.

About StormX, Inc.:

StormX, Inc. is the creator of Storm Play (formerly known as BitMaker), and Storm Market, with gamified micro-tasks, where people can earn STORM tokens anywhere, at anytime, from any device. With over 1.2 million downloads, over 300K monthly active users across 187 countries, StormX is expanding based on demand. Current gamified micro-tasks include trying out different products and services, like Hulu, Dollar Shave Club and Final Fantasy. As Storm Market expands, the focus is adding new category of gamified micro-tasks (Storm Gigs) in Machine Learning and QA Testing. The vision expands beyond enabling micro-earning opportunities to creating a gamified path for people globally to advance in life with a whole new way of job advancement. For more information, visit stormtoken.com.

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