CenterGate Capital announced today that it has made an investment in AC Photonics, a leading provider of precision optical and fiber optic components and modules designed and engineered to its customers’ precise specifications.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

CenterGate Capital (“CenterGate”), an Austin-based private equity investment firm, announced today that it has made an investment in AC Photonics (“ACP”), a leading provider of precision optical and fiber optic components and modules designed and engineered to its customers’ precise specifications.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, ACP designs and engineers its products to its customers’ precise specifications, creating photonic solutions across a wide range of fiber optic communication applications. With an industry leading quality control program that delivers high reliability products, its product portfolio includes fiber optic components and modules, both passive and active, fused and/or filter based– all of which are relied on by its customers to enhance their capabilities and improve their network performance.

CEO Arthur Wang, who founded ACP in 1995, will continue to lead the company and serve on its Board of Directors.

“We could not be more excited to have CenterGate partner with ACP,” commented Wang. “CenterGate's investment will provide ACP the capital and strategic resources necessary to both better serve our customers and realize our future growth plans.”

Lewis Schoenwetter, Managing Director at CenterGate Capital, added, “CenterGate is thrilled to partner with Arthur and the dynamic AC Photonics team. We believe our partnership will unlock additional opportunities as ACP continues on its growth path as we leverage its passive optical components leadership position for new customers and markets.”

Robert Ullman of Dinan Capital Advisors acted as the exclusive financial advisor to ACP on the transaction.

About AC Photonics

AC Photonics is a leading provider of precision optical and fiber optic components and modules, both passive and active. Its design and engineering expertise services a broad product portfolio of optical solutions including fiber optic modules, fused and/or filter based fiber optic components, switches, PM components, PLC products, light sources, modulators, and optical lenses and prisms. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Califonia, ACP’s product portfolio delivers optical and optoelectronic integrated solutions across a wide range of fiber optic applications. For more information, please visit http://www.acphotonics.com.

About CenterGate Capital

CenterGate Capital is a private equity firm that helps companies drive meaningful growth and value through dynamic partnerships and supportive capital. CenterGate enables companies to realize their potential by supplementing management’s operational and industry expertise with CenterGate’s diverse business guidance and insight. CenterGate focuses on investing in lower middle market companies with $20 to $250 million of revenue. Companies interested in more information should visit http://www.centergatecapital.com.

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FCPX Auto Tracker was released by Pixel Film Studios for Final Cut Pro X

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

The FCPX Auto Tracker is a motion tracking tool created exclusively for Final Cut Pro X. Easily track text, pictures, logos, videos, and animations to subjects in footage with a single click. The Auto Tracker's technology gives users the ability to achieve fast and accurate tracks without having to set a single keyframe. Track forward, track backwards, and track multiple objects in a single scene. FCPX Auto Tracker is a Final Cut Pro X exclusive plugin.

The FCPX Auto Tracker makes tracking text, pictures, videos, and animations to subjects an absolute breeze with motion tracking technology. Simply apply a tracker preset to your footage, select an area, and track. Completely bypass the the tediousness of manual key-framing with automatic tracking from Pixel Film Studios.

The FCPX Auto Tracker allows users to patch-up imperfect tracks with simple controls. Click on a point to move the track point and hold down the shift key to make adjustments to both scale and rotation. Utilize the hot-key “Option” + Click to delete unwanted points. Editors can delete a single track point or many track points at once. Lastly, Auto-Tracker users can add new points by holding down the option key and click on empty frames. Place multiple instances of the Auto Tracker on the same footage to track multiple objects onto different subjects in the same scene. Auto-Tracker’s interface makes precision motion tracking quick and easy so that you spend cut editing time and achieve amazing results.

The FCPX Auto Tracker features the ability to track rotation and scale, allowing editors to create the illusion of tracking in 3D space. This feature works best when a subject is moving directly toward the camera. With built in smoothing options, editors can smooth out scale and rotation tracking data with a single click.

Established in 2006, Aliso Viejo, California-based Pixel Film Studios is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple FCPX. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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This new air bearing controller from PI optimizes the performance of stages equipped with direct drive servo motors and high-resolution encoders.

AUBURN, Mass. (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

Nano precision motion industry leader PI (Physik Instrumente) LP has released a new high-performance motion controller designed to handle 4, 6 or 8-axes of PIglide air bearing positioning stages and precision automation sub-systems. Air bearings provide many advantages compared to mechanical bearings, such as no-particle generation, frictionless, vibration-free motion, highly constant velocity control, nanometer-precision repeatability, and optimal geometric performance.

Based on ACS Motion Control Hardware - High Output Power up to 3.9KW

The A-82x controller family integrates closed-loop digital servo control, drivers, and power supply in one convenient rack mount design. Depending on the number of axes, total output power of 1100W to 2000W with peak power to 3900W is provided.

A-82x controllers can be operated in stand-alone mode running on stored programs in the integrated flash memory in addition to control via an external computer.

High resolution incremental encoders with sine/cosine output and absolute encoders based on BiSS-C protocol are supported. The multi-axis controllers are based on ACS hardware, a global motion control leader which became part of the PI Ggroup in 2017. The new controllers also feature ACS ServoBoost™ which provides better, more consistent and stable servo performance that is insensitive to noise or changes in the system. The PI Group also offers standard and custom motion systems and controls for precision automation applications.

Why Use Air Bearings?

Designed to float on a cushion of air without rollers or sliding components, air bearing positioners deliver extremely precise and vibration-free motion, with excellent velocity stability, and zero wear of mechanical components, which are ideal for high-end industrial inspection and manufacturing operations.

Applications

High precision operations, such as metrology, photonics alignment, semiconductor, wafer inspection, laser marketing, flat panel display, precision scanning applications, and cleanroom applications

200+ Man Years of In-House Air Bearing Design Experience

PI designs and manufactures all air bearing products in the USA. PI’s engineering team has more than 200 man years of air bearing design experience. In addition to customized systems for OEMs, PI offers a substantial standard product line of air bearing stages that includes motorized and non-motorized, linear, rotary, spherical, X/XY, voice coil, compact, and large scale systems, as a complement to the existing comprehensive range of piezo nano positioning stages, traditional motorized positioners and hexapod 6-axis parallel positioning systems. The addition of air bearing technology puts PI in the unique position to cover the whole motion range from finger-tip sized nano-positioners to large scale stages with long travel ranges, through a plethora of different drives and guiding systems that can be tailored to meet the needs of an OEM or customer.

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Standard and Custom Solutions

PI has over 4 decades of experience providing in-house engineered precision motion control solutions, and can quickly modify existing product designs or provide a fully customized OEM part to fit the exact requirements of the customer’s application.

About PI

PI is a leading manufacturer of air bearing stages, piezoelectric solutions, precision motion control equipment, and hexapod parallel-kinematics for semiconductor applications, photonics, bio-nano-technology and medical engineering. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoceramic and electromagnetic drives for 4 decades. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. The PI group employs more than 1,000 people worldwide in 15 subsidiaries and R&D / engineering centers on 3 continents.

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Comtrend’s new PG-9182AC G.hn/Wi-Fi Extender provides whole-home Wi-Fi service, avoiding the signal degradation caused by walls and the high latency typically introduced in Wi-Fi mesh solutions.

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB) January 11, 2018

MaxLinear Inc., a leading provider of radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications, today announced that Comtrend Corp. has selected its powerline G.hn Wave-2 networking chipset for a new Wi-Fi extender that addresses the North American service provider market.

Most service providers today face the challenge of providing whole-home Wi-Fi service to broadband subscribers with increasing bandwidth demands. Consumers expect strong Wi-Fi everywhere in their homes in order to provide connectivity to a growing number of Internet-connected devices such as smart TVs, smart phones, tablets, gaming devices, voice-enabled assistants and a wide array of IoT products.

Using G.hn as a wired backbone for distributed Wi-Fi extenders is becoming a popular solution in the carrier market. This video-centric market is demanding quality of service (QoS) requirements that often cannot be met by Wi-Fi mesh solutions available in the retail market. G.hn technology delivers a more stable connectivity solution than pure wireless and further reduces wireless spectrum congestion by off-loading traffic to a wired network. Additionally, it provides configurable QoS assurance, TR-069 remote management and enables safer firmware upgrading.

The Comtrend PG-9182AC uses MaxLinear’s G.hn Wave-2 chipset (88LX5152 baseband and 88LX2720 analog front-end) and includes a high-performance, dual-band concurrent 802.11ac radio in a 2x2 MIMO configuration. The complete offering includes the PG-9182PT G.hn/Ethernet adapter that is designed to be plugged in near the user’s broadband router.

“Comtrend is one of the leading vendors providing high-performance distributed Wi-Fi solutions for the carrier market, and we value the trust they have in MaxLinear technology for their latest 802.11ac G.hn/Wi-Fi extender products,” said Will Torgerson, Vice President & General Manager of the Broadband Group for MaxLinear. “Previous generations of Comtrend G.hn/Wi-Fi extenders have been tremendously successful in the carrier market, and we are confident this product will continue this trend.”

“New applications like 4K video, cloud storage, real-time gaming, video streaming and voice-activated assistants are pushing the limits of today’s home networks. Our carrier customers are demanding solutions that can scale to handle these applications, while having enough headroom to support future services like cloud-based gaming and VR/AR,” said Frank Chuang, Vice President of Marketing for Comtrend. “By using MaxLinear’s G.hn platform, we ensure we meet our customer requirements today, while having the flexibility to adapt to new requirements in the future.”

Both the PG-9182AC and the PG-9182PT are FCC compliant, UL compliant and include a pass-through socket that ensures users do not lose access to any of their power sockets. The adapters include optional support for TR-069 remote management, configuration, and can be firmware-upgraded remotely.

Comtrend’s PG-9182AC and PG-9182PT will be displayed at MaxLinear's CES demo suite. To view a demonstration of these products, please contact a MaxLinear sales representative or send an email to sales(at)maxlinear(dot)com.

About Comtrend

Founded in 1990, Comtrend is a leading designer and manufacturer of broadband communication equipment. In 2002, Comtrend distinguished itself in North America by joining the IPTV revolution for telephone service providers. At that time, video over DSL was fraught with quality issues based on the emerging standards, outside plant quality, and interoperability issues. Since that time, Comtrend and the many flavors of DSL have become stable partners to hundreds of service providers worldwide. As new technologies evolved, Comtrend’s broadband gateways have faithfully kept the lead. Today, whether a customer is connected via fiber, cable, satellite, or DSL, a Comtrend gateway will facilitate the fastest connections while integrating TR-069 manageability. This software technology serves as the backbone to all tiers of service providers, allowing management of tens of thousands of customer premises equipment.

From 2010 to the present day, Comtrend has continually grown its product lineup, bringing broadband beyond the gateway. Residential and business users seeking easier ways to extend their networks, whether wirelessly or through a hard-wire connection, now have Comtrend traversing power and phone lines, cable, and wireless. It is apparent today that homes and offices of all sizes cross over to deploy similar technologies.

For more information please visit us.comtrend.com.

About MaxLinear, Inc.

MaxLinear, Inc., a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications. MaxLinear is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. For more information, please visit http://www.maxlinear.com.

MxL and the MaxLinear logo are trademarks of MaxLinear, Inc. Other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.

Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements concerning our reference design win with Comtrend and statements concerning or implying the performance of MaxLinear’s technologies, their potential use cases, and the potential impact of these technologies or our design win with Comtrend on our business and future operating results. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current, preliminary expectations. In particular, our future operating results are substantially dependent on our assumptions about market trends and conditions and our expectations with respect to recently completed acquisitions, including our ability to integrate our recently completed acquisition of Exar Corporation. Additional risks and uncertainties arising from our operations generally and our recently completed acquisitions include intense competition in our industry; our dependence on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of our revenues; uncertainties concerning how end user markets for our products will develop; potential uncertainties arising from continued consolidation among cable television and satellite operators in our target markets and continued consolidation among competitors within the semiconductor industry generally; our ability to develop and introduce new and enhanced products on a timely basis and achieve market acceptance of those products, particularly as we seek to expand outside of our historic markets; potential decreases in average selling prices for our products; risks relating to intellectual property protection and the prevalence of intellectual property litigation in our industry; indemnification obligations of Exar arising from a recent divestiture; the impact on our financial condition of acquisition indebtedness and cash usage arising from the Exar transaction; our reliance on a limited number of third party manufacturers; and our lack of long-term supply contracts and dependence on limited sources of supply. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, investors should review the risks and uncertainties contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the information under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. All forward-looking statements are based on the estimates, projections and assumptions of management as of the date of this press release, and MaxLinear is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Smart Hydraulic Continuous Positioning from IO-Link Market Leader

Florence, KY (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

Balluff has expanded its IO-Link sensor portfolio with the addition of the BTL6 rod style linear position sensor with IO-Link 1.1 interface. Ideally suited for continuous hydraulic cylinder position feedback, the BTL6 rod style sensor uses field-prove, time-tested magnetostrictive technology to provide accurate, continuous position and velocity measurement at stroke lengths up to 180".

According to Scott Rosenberger, Product Marketing Manager for Balluff's measurement sensors, the addition of the IO-Link interface provides significant advantages, especially when compared to the more traditional approach of using analog interfaces for hydraulic cylinder position feedback. "Using IO-Link as the interface in linear position monitoring applications eliminates all of the issues associated with implementing and managing analog signals in industrial environments," says Rosenberger. Noise, grounding and measurement calculations are all a thing of the past. "Implementation of IO-Link version 1.1 allows more and faster data transmission, and makes it possible to incorporate advanced functionality: including bi-directional communication, sensor-level diagnostics, and network-based parametrization," Rosenberger added. Over the IO-Link interface, the sensor reports the micrometer engineering units, completely eliminating controller mathematics to convert analog signals to digital data.

Features of the Balluff BTL6 rod style IO-Link linear position sensor include:

•     Position resolution to 5 µm
•     Stroke lengths to 4572 mm (180")
•     Simultaneous measurement of both position and velocity
•     Non-contact, wear-free operation for long service life

About Balluff Inc.: Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of inductive, photoelectric, vision, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers, RFID systems, and networking products. Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences for industries including: metalworking, automotive, plastics, material handling, wood processing, aerospace, alternative energy, medical, electrical, and electronics.

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The Vlogit App makes daily video editing and sharing easier on iOS and Android

VANCOUVER, B.C. (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

Filmora Video Editor, an easy-to-use and powerful video editing software, has launched Vlogit video editor for Android and iOS. The Vlogit App is completely free and packed with features that will help YouTubers create engaging video content – just in time to kickstart video production in 2018!

Download Vlogit for free here: https://filmora.wondershare.com/vlogit-video-editing-app/

“We built Vlogit with YouTubers and vloggers in mind. A lot of them vlog using their phones and share with their viewers almost every day.” said Cole Vineyard, Director of Product Management and Marketing at Filmora. “Vlogit not only lets them edit their videos on their phones but also makes it easy to add branding elements, such as logos, intros, and even video thumbnails. With Vlogit, creators on the go can create finished videos and post them directly to YouTube.”

With Vlogit, creators can make and share YouTube videos with their phones in 4 steps:

1. Import video clips and photos

Shoot videos with Vlogit or import existing videos and photos for editing. In addition to importing from users’ library, Vlogit allows them to import photos and videos directly from social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and Google.

2. Add animated intros

Select a preset intro, or make your own intro. Vlogit offers 10 customizable intros and countdowns to help creators start their videos off right.

3. Jazz up the video with text, stickers, music, and effects

Vlogit offers a huge library of animated text, fun stickers, beautiful filters, royalty free music, and sound effects. Creators can also record voiceovers and make advanced edits such as adding ‘Picture in Picture’ effects to their videos.

4. Make a thumbnail and publish!

When creators finish editing, they can make a YouTube video thumbnail with Vlogit. It’s as easy as choosing a still image from the video, or taking a new picture, and then adding text and graphics. The video can then be either saved, or posted directly to YouTube or Instagram in 1080p.

Learn more about Vlogit here: https://filmora.wondershare.com/vlogit-video-editing-app/

According to Google, almost 5 billion videos are watched on YouTube every day. It is not difficult to foresee that the future of video consumption will be mostly online, and demands for engaging video content will continue to increase. Creators are expected to upload captivating video content more frequently to keep their viewers engaged. With Vlogit, creators can create videos more efficiently and save time transferring videos and photos between editing apps, mobile devices, and computers.    

About Filmora: Filmora is committed to taking storytelling to the next level by providing a suite of video editing programs and resources for creators of all skill levels. Rebranded and relaunched by Wondershare Technology Co., Ltd in 2014, Filmora has over 50 million happy users around the world. Filmora’s product lineup includes: Filmora Video Editor, Filmora Scrn, Effects Store, FilmoraGo, Vlogit and filmora.io. Information about Filmora can be found here: http://filmora.wondershare.com

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Green Sun Medical’s connected dynamic scoliosis brace aids in treating adolescent scoliosis.

SEATTLE (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

Today, AngelMD’s Catalyst I LP (“the Fund”) announced it has invested in Green Sun Medical, LLC (“the Company”). Green Sun Medical is a Colorado-based medical device company that has developed the first substantial change to Adolescent Scoliosis bracing treatment in over 50 years. The Fund’s investment of $500,000 represents the amount needed by the Company to close its current round of financing which, along with an earlier investment by an AngelMD Syndicate, will make AngelMD Green Sun Medical’s largest investor.

Even after decades of research, scoliosis is still a mystery to the medical community since most cases are idiopathic, meaning they have no known cause. What we do know is that, when detected early and treated appropriately, the spinal curve progression can be halted; and the debilitating effects of scoliosis can be greatly mitigated.

Static bracing, the current standard of care, only saves one in three patients from spinal fusion surgery. Green Sun Medical’s approach is to use its comfortable dynamic brace to provide continuous corrective pressure while allowing the patients to move and function as normal teenagers. Pressure sensors in the brace allow the physicians to monitor remotely the performance of the brace to ensure that their patients are receiving the best possible treatment.

The problem with the current braces on the market is that they’re only designed to prevent the scoliosis curve from getting worse. They are made from rigid plastic, which leads to patient discomfort and low compliance. Green Sun Medical’s solution addresses both issues, which leads to improved compliance and continuous corrective pressure on the patient’s spine.

“Green Sun has compiled a world-class development team, including some of the world’s thought leaders in scoliosis treatment,” said Charlie Emley, Managing Partner of the Catalyst I Fund. Mr. Emley will join the Company’s Board of Directors as a Board Observer. “The leadership team is an ideal mix of healthcare, technical and marketing professionals who will guide Green Sun’s commercialization, the likes of which we don’t often see. We know that pediatric experts agreed with our opinion when Green Sun Medical received the top award at the 5th Annual Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium sponsored by the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation (NCC-PDI)”

“We know that AngelMD is always seeking out companies that not only have a novel approach, but also the team to build a successful company,” said Jamie Haggard, Cofounder and CEO of Green Sun Medical. “We’re excited to have AngelMD physician network as a partner in our success, and we’re proud to have Catalyst I LP be our largest investor.”

About Green Sun Medical

Green Sun Medical was founded to develop innovative treatments to address Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Kyphosis with a dynamic orthosis founded on sound biomechanical principles. For more information, visit http://www.greensunmedical.com

About AngelMD

AngelMD is an investment and networking platform connecting medical startups, physicians, investors, and industry partners. Leading physicians from all over the US have joined AngelMD to help source, evaluate and advise companies in biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare technology. For more information, visit http://www.angelmd.co.

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New Technologies, Challenges and Responsibilities Documented in New Study from Database Trends and Applications and Quest Software

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

Database Trends and Applications and Quest Software today announced the publication of a survey on new database administration trends. To gain insight into the evolving challenges of DBAs, Quest Software commissioned Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, to survey more than 200 database professionals and managers at organizations across North America amongst the subscribers of Database Trends and Applications.

Over the last 10 years, major trends in technology have shaped and reshaped the ongoing role of the DBA, making their role more valuable than ever in many organizations,” said Dr. Elliot King, lead analyst and author of the survey. "Not only do DBAs manage both more database instances and a wider variety of relational database management systems, they are emerging as key influencers in the overall data management infrastructure."

Amongst the findings, the survey shows that cloud technology currently plays a significant role in database hosting that will continue to grow. The survey found that 45% of respondents are currently managing relational databases in the cloud. Another third anticipate managing relational databases in the cloud within a year. The incorporation of cloud technologies will be the biggest challenge and, ultimately, will have the greatest impact on DBAs over the next three years. The survey also found that automation is a key factor in changing the way DBAs go about their responsibilities, as RDBMS vendors, database tools vendors, and cloud services provide vehicles for DBAs to more effectively perform their duties. By reducing the amount of time DBAs must spend on routine administrative tasks, automation is allowing them to expand their roles in other areas such as application development and other strategic IT initiatives.

“As evidenced by this important new research, the role of today’s DBA is evolving as businesses increasingly adopt a variety of database platforms across the organization, both on premise and in the cloud, to manage the high volume of business-critical data and applications across the organization,” said Patrick O’Keeffe, Executive Director, Software Engineering, Quest Software. “Easy-to-use and reliable automation tools will play a critical role in helping DBAs navigate the changing database ecosystem and empower them play an active role in the growth of their business.”

To download a copy of the survey report, click here.

About Database Trends and Applications

Database Trends and Applications (DBTA), published by Information Today, Inc., is a bi-monthly magazine, delivering advanced trends analysis and case studies in information management developed by a team with 25 years of market coverage experience. Visit DBTA.com for subscription information. DBTA also delivers groundbreaking research

of unparalleled depth and foresight exclusively through its Unisphere Research group.

About Quest Information Management

Quest Information Management boasts a market leading portfolio of database management and performance monitoring solutions that support a variety of applications and database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Hadoop, DB2, and AP/Sybase. Our easy-to- use products help organizations better manage, protect, and ensure optimal performance of mission critical workloads across multi-database environments – on premise and in the cloud – from a common view. Flagship products include: Toad, Foglight for Databases, Spotlight and SharePlex.

About Quest Software

Quest Software helps customers solve complex technology problems with simple solutions. At Quest, we believe the right technology eliminates the need to choose between efficiency and effectiveness. With Quest solutions, companies of all sizes can reduce the time and money spent on IT administration and security, so you have more time to focus on and invest in business innovation. Quest has more than 100,000 customers worldwide across its portfolio of software solutions spanning information management, data protection, endpoint systems management, identity and access management, and Microsoft platform management. For more information, visit http://www.quest.com.

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The 15th annual Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG) drew toy and game industry heavyweights and more than 30,000 consumers to Chicago’s Navy Pier the weekend before Thanksgiving.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

The 15th annual Chicago Toy and Game Week (ChiTAG) drew toy and game industry heavyweights and more than 30,000 consumers to Chicago’s Navy Pier the weekend before Thanksgiving. With more than 125 companies representing the best of play, attendees kicked off their holiday shopping while experiencing the latest innovations. Leaders from the world’s biggest toy and game companies and retailers perused new concepts from inventors, all vying to have their ideas become the next trend. With sponsors including Hasbro, Mattel, Goliath, Pressman Toy, Spin Master, Play Monster, LEGO and TARGET, the spirit of cooperative competition was alive and well at ChiTAG 2017.

Thursday and Friday before the Fair, more than 200 toy and game inventors and major global manufacturers came together for ChiTAG’s annual Innovation Conferences. Established and aspiring inventors shared knowledge and pitched product acquisition executives, hoping for their big break. During a joint keynote address, Mattel's SVP of Inventor Relations and Head of Gaming, Gary Swisher, and Hasbro's Senior Director of Global Product Acquisition, Rich Mazel, discussed what unites their rival companies. According to Mazel, "We have a shared passion for innovation and new things that are fun. We are always supporting inventors.”

Highlights of the marquee ChiTAG Fair included gigantic games, play spaces, live gameplay, tournaments, and inventor meet-and-greets. Playfoam, the squishy squashy modeling compound from Educational Insights won Best Toy in Show based on attendee voting. The award for Best Game in Show went to Soggy Doggy by Spin Master, which drew lines of kids and adults to its larger-than-life, super-soaking version of the game. Attendees also experimented with next generation toys in virtual reality with Merge Cube and got physical with a giant game of Build or Boom from Goliath and the Super Spinner Swing from PlayMonster. Detroit’s Josh Morof won the US National Rummikub Tournament, and now prepares for the 2018 Rummikub World Championship in Israel.

Each year, ChiTAG plays host to the Young Inventor Challenge, which offers young people the opportunity for mentorship and to present original toy and game inventions to industry luminaries. This year, 12 winners in six categories were selected from more than 135 hopefuls with video participation enabling 15 entrants to compete remotely. All eyes were on Ellie Skalla of Oak Park, IL, the senior winner in the Most Marketable Game category for her concept, Galactiquest. Winning concepts are now under review for potential licensing deals.

Mattel’s Gary Swisher took the stage again Friday night as the keynote speaker of ChiTAG’s annual Toy and Game Innovation Awards (TAGIEs). "We’re here to celebrate play,” said Swisher. “Play is the only reason humans still exist. Without play, we would have never progressed.” Following the presentation of awards in categories such as Game and Toy Inventors of the Year, Rising Star of the Year and Marketing Team of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to industry giants; Adi Golad, founder of Goliath Games, and prolific toy and game designer, Judy Blau of J. Hope Designs. In an award that epitomizes the spirit of inventor advocacy core to the mission of ChiTAG, Lisa Giuli, president of Educational Insights, was honored for featuring her company’s inventors on product packaging.

Olivia Wasilewski and Brynna Siewers won the TAGIE for Young Inventor of the Year. The elementary school students’ game, Ship of Treasures, was discovered at ChiTAG’s Young Inventor Challenge last year, and is now sold at TARGET nationwide. The pair created an unexpected moment, surprising fellow honoree, Lurie Children’s Hospital, with checks on behalf of themselves and their manufacturing partner, Pressman Toy. The donation was a percentage of the game’s profits and honored their schoolmate, Sophie Shields, who died of cancer earlier this year.

The 16th annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair will take place again next year, the weekend before Thanksgiving. All details will be released as they become available at https://www.chitag.com.

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This new line of chargers/power deliver products for the home/office and vehicles deliver super-fast charging for a variety of devices via USB-C outputs.

LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

SCOSCHE Industries (pronounced skōsh), innovators of award-winning consumer technology, powersports and car audio products and accessories, is announcing a new line of home and vehicle charging/power delivery products using USB-C™ Power Delivery technology.

Providing the fastest charge possible for both smartphones and tablets, this new family of products delivers 18W of power via each USB-C Power Delivery port(s) and 12W via USB-A ports, where present. Port configurations varies by model. Dual port models allow you to charge two devices at once. Coiled cable models come equipped with a 3-foot extendable Type-C cable. These new Home and Vehicle Charger/Power Delivery products will be available Spring 2018 at SCOSCHE.com and major consumer tech products retailers nationwide. Pricing has not yet been released.

Follow @SCOSCHE on Twitter, Facebook, GOOGLE+, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn for the latest news on all of the company’s award-winning consumer tech and car audio products and accessories. And check out their Blog for informative articles on emerging technologies, as well as its products.

About SCOSCHE (pronounced skōsh):

Founded in 1980, SCOSCHE Industries is an award-winning innovator of consumer technology, powersports and car audio products - committed to delivering superior quality, exceptional value and unmatched customer service. The designers and engineers at SCOSCHE develop products that reflect a rich heritage in audio and mobile technologies. SCOSCHE finds inspiration in the California lifestyle, culture, music and people. These influences can be seen in the accessories and products that are now in the hands, homes, offices and vehicles of people in over 50 countries. With hundreds of patents/trademarks and countless industry awards received, it is easy to see why SCOSCHE is consistently at the forefront of technology and innovation.

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Manthan enables retailers to intelligently price products based on AI-powered insights and in alignment with their business objectives.The solution prescribes the optimal price for every product and accelerates execution of price changes.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

Manthan, a global leader in AI-powered analytics solutions and a recognized innovator with a deep focus on new age technologies such as AI, ML and NLP, introduces another trendsetting utility for retailers in the form of intelligent pricing. Manthan’s latest innovation is a path-breaking algorithmic price optimization solution that aligns business objectives with everyday pricing decisions.

The science of understanding variables that impact pricing, and predicting the optimal price that aligns with business objectives is complex. It involves extracting insights by analyzing a variety of internal and external data including demand patterns, sales data, customer data, shopper behavior indicators, event history, promotional data, inventory data, seasonal data, weather data, and so on. Leveraging these insights to derive optimal pricing for each product, at scale increases the complexity manifold. Not only is the process time and effort intensive, it is also a challenge to predict the outcome of the price change with accuracy.

The prescriptive pricing solution from Manthan simplifies this for business users by analyzing business context, processing millions of data points, slicing and dicing data using powerful AI and machine learning algorithms and automatically providing accurate pricing recommendations. For instance, a category head who may be experiencing a shortfall in sales can aim to reverse the trend and meet sales targets by optimizing pricing or offering a 'price off' for products across regions, channels and store groups, for a limited period to boost sales.

Once the objective is specified, the solution automatically analyzes all the relevant variables like existing inventory, demand, sales trend and past purchase. It also estimates price elasticity using historical demand and price variations. Based on the context, the system calculates short term demand using the price elasticity, seasonality, promotional details and other relevant data points, for a given price and recommends the optimal price for each SKU, across channels. The system will also surface outcomes like, potential sales uplift and margins for the recommended price change.

Additionally, the solution provides business users with the flexibility to simulate other outcomes easily and make the most appropriate decision to meet the stated objective. It also helps accelerate execution of price changes by automating work flows and integrating with other enterprise systems. The application self-learns and adapts over time to improve outcomes and enhance the quality and accuracy of prescriptions.

“With AI and ML, the system can analyze varied business contexts, historical impact of price changes and evolving customer scenarios to recommend optimal pricing. This is a big step forward in the way retailers make pricing decision,” said Seema Agarwal, VP & Head - Retail Analytics, Manthan.

Manthan will be showcasing its prescriptive analytics solutions at booth #4311 of the National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Convention and Expo at the NY, between Jan 14-16. Please Click here to book an appointment with our best in class retail analytics experts, schedule video demonstrations and interactions.

About Manthan

Manthan is a leading cloud analytics company pioneering analytical applications for consumer-facing businesses. Manthan excels in the application of decision sciences, advanced math and artificial intelligence, with a restless ability to invent and bring ideas to life. Its suite of products has been recognized for enabling the shortest, swiftest and simplest path to profit. Manthan’s products are powered by AI, cloud and prescriptive capabilities and are unique in their ability to use machine intelligence to process decision contexts and respond automatically with actions and recommendations to manage every aspect of a consumer business. Manthan’s innovations aim to bring a new paradigm of auto-guided, and autonomous algorithmic business decisions and actions, executed at scale. Headquartered in Bangalore with offices in Santa Clara, London, Dubai, Mexico City, Singapore and Manila, Manthan’s footprint spans 26 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.manthan.com

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The Open Source Electronic Health Record Alliance (OSEHRA) is pleased to announce that it will host its 7th Annual Open Source Summit: The Open Road for Government Innovation from Wednesday, July 18 through Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s three-day Summit will highlight open source initiatives across Federal and State agencies, and the increasing level of public-private partnership in major programs.

VIENNA, Va. (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

The Open Source Electronic Health Record Alliance (OSEHRA) is pleased to announce that it will host its 7th Annual Open Source Summit: The Open Road for Government Innovation from Wednesday, July 18 through Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s three-day Summit will highlight open source initiatives across Federal and State agencies, and the increasing level of public-private partnership in major programs. It will also explore emerging hybrid proprietary/open source efforts such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) and how to optimize open source utilization and community involvement.

The Summit will feature more than seventy-five presenting organizations, thought leaders, and speakers from around the globe, and will showcase the best open source advancements from the past year. Previous Summits have included speakers from a wide range of government, public, and private institutions including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Tennessee Department of Health, the New York State Office of Mental Health, Microsoft Federal, OpenStack, and IBM Federal.

“Our Summit has become a leading venue for open source innovation and collaboration to expedite IT modernization,” said Seong K. Mun, President and CEO of OSEHRA. “Our seventh Summit will showcase departments, agencies, and vendors that are boldly leading the way in collaborative, cutting-edge open source development and implementation.”

This year will offer track sessions such as Interoperability and Standards, Security, Agile Development, Population Health, and Synthetic Patient Data. Community members and attendees are highly encouraged to submit papers for consideration during the Call for Abstracts, open now through Friday, April 13, 2018.

This year’s Summit will also include pre-conference educational workshops, to be keynoted by industry and governmental leaders. Planned training sessions include:

•     Licensing and Certification for Open Source Code
•     Open Source in the Federal Sector
•     VistA Primer
•     GT.M/YottaDB/Mumps

Onsite exhibits will feature key organizations and companies with open source products and health IT innovations. Don’t miss the chance to participate and position your organization in front of this influential audience. Take advantage of Sponsorship and Exhibit opportunities listed here, or contact Megan Murray, Director of Membership and Communications, at murraym@osehra.org.

Explore the OSEHRA Summit website at http://summit.osehra.org/ for more information about registration and this year’s exciting sessions and events. You can also follow @OSEHRA on Twitter or Facebook for news and updates.

OSEHRA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating innovation in electronic health record software and related technology. Founded in 2011, OSEHRA is a rapidly growing open source community with over 850 registered members representing 160+ industry, academic, and government organizations. OSEHRA supports an open, collaborative community of users, developers, and researchers engaged in advancing health IT. OSEHRA hosts software repositories for managing applications such as VistA, RPMS, Blue Button, popHealth®, and others. OSEHRA is an ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization and a member of global industry associations such as the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Health Level 7 (HL7), Open Source Initiative (OSI), and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE).

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HAND Enterprise Solutions is licensed to sell SAP Partner packaged solution, MFG Visionary, a qualified solution with products S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Analytics Cloud.

MILPITAS, Calif. (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

HAND Enterprise Solutions is licensed to sell SAP Partner packaged solution, MFG Visionary, a qualified solution with products S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Analytics Cloud.

The MFG Visionary is a solution that aims to enhance data transparency in the manufacturing system. This packaged solution designed for manufacturing enterprises, provides real-time results that show different dimensions of production data within four main scopes: production load, production quota, production analysis, and production inventory.

The solution will enable manufacturers to visualize different dimensions of production information, monitor real-time production data with transparency, and better understand the core of information technology to maximize profitability, business value, agility, processes, and customer satisfaction.

“HAND Enterprise Solutions is committed to providing our customers with best of breed solutions to run their businesses. This MFG Visionary solution certification will allow us to leverage SAP technologies to address requirements from manufacturing companies. Our solution is focused on improving efficiencies in companies in the Consumer Products, Automotive, High Tech, Industrial Machinery and Components, Forest Products, Furniture, and Textiles industries. We are excited to continue to work with SAP in expanding our partnership in the US,” said Jacinto Arauz, SVP of HAND USA.

HAND USA is a proud SAP Silver Partner, offering several SAP products including: SAP S/4HANA, S/4HANA Upgrades, S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Hybris, and SAP MFG Visionary.

For more on the HAND USA, visit HAND’s website: http://www.hand-usa.com.

About HAND Enterprise Solutions:

HAND Enterprise Solutions is a leading global software solutions provider working to deliver IT strategy, ERP solution implementations, and global technical support. As the number one ERP consulting company in China and offices throughout the Asia-Pacific region and the US, HAND Enterprise Solutions leverages offshore and onshore teams from around the world to provide customers with the most competitive, convenient, and reliable experience.

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Events are planned in 2018 to celebrate the milestone and honor Rose Nierman’s vision.

JUPITER, Fla. (PRWEB) January 12, 2018

2018 marks the 30th year anniversary for Nierman Practice Management, an industry leader in dental-medical billing, dental sleep medicine, and TMD implementation solutions. This milestone is an exciting achievement for the company, whose mission to help dentists implement medical billing began over 30 years ago with the vision of founder/CEO Rose Nierman. Today, Nierman Practice Management, with a team of over 35 employees, is one of the largest resources for helping dentists receive medical insurance reimbursement.

Based in Jupiter, FL, Nierman Practice Management began operations in 1988 when Rose realized the potential of billing medical insurance to help dental patients. She wrote the first manual on dental to medical billing, “Successful Medical Insurance in Dentistry” and began lecturing and consulting to dentists nationwide. In 1991, Rose developed the first dental software to generate and streamline the necessary forms and paperwork required to bill medical insurance. This transformed the industry of medical billing in dentistry and set the tone for the years to come.

“Rose has really made it easy for dentists to understand the necessary steps, requirements, and process to bill medical insurance for our patients. Her software and support is unlike any other. Nierman Practice Management has been a staple in the dental industry for three decades,” stated Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS; a long-time Nierman client.

Over the past 30 years, Rose and her team have successfully helped thousands of dentists help hundreds of thousands of their patients. Rose’s secret to success is that she never stops learning and innovating. She commented, “It is extremely rewarding to work with the highest echelon of dental practices. We are looking forward to more innovative programs and working closely with our valued dental clients. We will continue dedicating ourselves to our mission of providing systems, world-class training, and support. If our actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, we’ve accomplished our mission.”

Nierman Practice Management has many events planned in 2018 to celebrate the milestone and honor Rose Nierman’s vision, team, and dedicated clients.

To get more information about the celebrations please follow official Nierman Practice Management channels:

https://niermanpm.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dentalwriter/

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Tidel and GLORY today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of both companies’ cash recycling solutions in a market expected to continue to grow rapidly.

CARROLLTON, Texas and LISLE, Ill. (PRWEB) January 13, 2018

Tidel and GLORY today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of both companies’ cash recycling solutions in a market expected to continue to grow rapidly.

The agreement pairs the industry’s leading retail cash management solution providers. Tidel will add Glory’s note recyclers to its recycling portfolio under the Tidel TR brand and will market the new recyclers to its retail customers and channel partners.

The relationship enables Tidel to address a broader range of customer needs with note recycling products that provide additional levels of performance and scalability required for today’s cash intensive environments. For Glory, the relationship provides immediate access to Tidel’s retail customer base and broad channel partner ecosystem.

“Tidel’s channel infrastructure and customer base will increase Glory’s reach and capability to service new customers in the retail segment,” said Peter Wolf, SVP Retail Markets, Glory. “The retail cash recycling market is poised for significant growth in the near term. This partnership with Tidel will give us an edge to rapidly gain market share and reach new customers.”

“We believe this agreement with Glory opens up substantial new opportunities for us,” said Darren Taylor, Executive Vice President, Global Business Development, Tidel. “Glory’s note recyclers are well recognized in the industry for having the broadest feature set backed by solid quality and reliability. They strongly complement our portfolio of cash management systems, and our customers and partners stand to benefit.”

ABOUT GLORY

As a global leader in cash technology solutions, we provide the financial, retail, cash center and gaming industries with confidence that their cash is protected and always working to help build a stronger business.

Our cash automation technologies and process engineering services help businesses in more than 100 countries optimize the handling, movement, and management of cash. While we span the globe, we personally engage with each customer to address their unique challenges and goals — enhancing staff efficiency, reducing operating costs and enabling a more rewarding customer experience.

Employing over 9,000 professionals worldwide with dedicated R&D and manufacturing facilities across the world, GLORY is built on a rich customer-focused, technology-driven heritage spanning almost a hundred years.

For further information, please visit http://www.glory-global.com or follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/glory_global.

ABOUT TIDEL

Headquartered outside of Dallas, TX, Tidel is a leading provider of cash management solutions that empower retail institutions across the globe to better manage their daily cash operations, reduce risk, and increase profits. Since 1978, customers have relied on Tidel to provide the most innovative and reliable solutions that help secure, optimize, and streamline their cash environment. Information about Tidel and its products may be found on the company’s website at tidel.com.

Media Contacts

Glory

Jackie Kuehl, VP Marketing

630-577-1054 (office)

630-674-5611 (mobile)

Jackie.kuehl(at)us.glory-global.com

Tidel

David Barclay, Director, Global Marketing

1.800.678.7577 or 972.484.3358

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SchoolCity® (http://www.schoolcity.com), a leader in personalized learning solutions, today announced its partnership with Desmos (http://www.desmos.com), the creator of the best-in-class HTML5 graphing calculator used by millions of students around the world to help them learn math and have fun doing it.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB) January 13, 2018

SchoolCity® (http://www.schoolcity.com), a leader in personalized learning solutions, today announced its partnership with Desmos (http://www.desmos.com), the creator of the best-in-class HTML5 graphing calculator used by millions of students around the world to help them learn math and have fun doing it.

Through this partnership, SchoolCity integrates Desmos’s WCAG 2.0 AA-compliant graphing, scientific, and four function calculators within the SchoolCity SUITE. This allows teachers to easily provide math tools in their SchoolCity SUITE Assessments module that are simple for students to use, familiar, accessible, and aligned to high-stakes assessments in the 16 states that currently use Desmos as the on-screen calculators integrated into their summative assessments (http://www.desmos.com/testing).

“SchoolCity is very pleased to partner with Desmos and feature their calculator solutions,” says Vaseem Anjum, CEO and founder of SchoolCity. “We found the Desmos team shares our commitment to student achievement through personalized learning, accommodations and accessibility, and highest quality products.” This is technology best fit between two companies that have designed powerful yet easy to use functionality and it lays the foundation for many exciting innovations in advancing math education.

“SchoolCity is a leader in the K12 market whose culture and mission align with ours at Desmos. With each of our focus on providing easy to use, delightful, accessible tools for students and teachers, it only made sense to partner with SchoolCity. We are thrilled to be able to provide SchoolCity users intuitive math tools to aid in their learning throughout the school year, and are excited for the future of our partnership,” says Eli Luberoff, CEO and founder of Desmos.

The Desmos Calculators are currently integrated and operational for all SchoolCity SUITE users. For more information about Desmos and SchoolCity, please join our upcoming webinars (http://www.schoolcity.com/webinars-trainings) on January 18 or February 1.

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Participate in the first annual Decommissioning Strategy Forum to learn how to capitalize on decommissioning opportunities. Join hundreds of industry and government attendees to connect and leave with clear tactics to apply to your decommissioning strategies.

ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB) January 13, 2018

ExchangeMonitor Publications & Forums has announced the agenda for the 2018 Decommissioning Strategy Forum. The inaugural Decommissioning Strategy Forum will allow attendees to learn how to capitalize on opportunities in the nuclear decommissioning market. Join hundreds of industry and government attendees to make important connections and leave with clear tactics to apply to your decommissioning strategies. This year’s program will explore the theme Cost Practices, Capital Investments and Best Practices.

The 1 ½ day program, taking place June 7-8 in Nashville, TN, includes:

• The Policy, Economic, and Climate Implications of Nuclear Retirements
• Alternate Pathways for Decommissioning and Strategic Trust Fund Management
• Innovative Business Models for Decommissioning – the Potential to Accelerate Project Completion
• New and Innovative Technologies for Decommissioning
• The Significance of Interim Storage and an Approved Transportation Plan
• Nuclear Decommissioning Regulatory Update – State and Federal Implications
• Decommissioning Market and Business Opportunities Overview: Including Supply Chain Opportunities for Small and Medium Sized Providers
• How to Advance Coordination with Federal and State Agencies
• Update on Current Decommissioning Projects in the U.S. and the Availability of Experienced Project Managers

The Program Committee that pulled together this valuable agenda full of important topics plaguing the current decommissioning market includes: Nancy Berlin, Program Manager, Decommissioning Strategy Forum; Larry Camper, USNRC Retired and Senior Nuclear Safety Consultant, Talisman International, LLC; James Joosten, Managing Partner, Connect-USA LLC; Daniel Macias, Chair, EFCOG Decontamintation and Decommissioning SubGroup, UCOR; Arun Mani, Principal, Power and Utilities Advisory, KPMG LLCP-Strategy; Rod McCullum, Senior Director, Used Fuel and Decommissioning, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI); Rob Smart, Independent Consultant; and Mark Walker, Vice President, Marketing and Media Relations, Energy Solutions.

“This stellar group of industry stakeholders represent the theme of this event, Cost Performance, Capital Investment and Best Practices, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the take home value of program content” said Nancy Berlin, Program Manager, Decommissioning Strategy Forum.

With upwards of 20 nuclear reactors undergoing decommissioning and several others announcing closures dates in the past year, the American market for decommissioning work continues to expand. Through a day and a half of discussions and networking, keynote addresses and more, attendees will hear from decommissioning experts, state and local regulatory officials and technology provides at the first annual Forum to guide their inside on nuclear decommissioning business opportunities.

The 2018 Decommissioning Strategy Forum will take place June 7-8, 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nasvhille, TN. With hundreds of expected attendees and several high-profile sponsors and exhibitors already secured, including ESC Lab Sciences, Container Technologies Industries, LLC, National Salvage & Service Company and US Ecology, the 2018 Decommissioning Strategy Forum is a can’t miss event.

To learn more and to register, visit http://www.decommissioningstrategy.com.

About ExchangeMonitor, a division of Access Intelligence, LLC

ExchangeMonitor Publications & Forums publishes professional newsletters and creates, manages and sponsors forums, colloquiums and workshops to facilitate an exchange of views and information on critical programs and policies. Areas of focus include: the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management and the cleanup of the nuclear legacy of the Manhattan Project and the Cold War; the National Nuclear Security Administrative and the current U.S. nuclear weapons complex; and the commercial radioactive waste industry.

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Powernet has been honored with the Pillar Award for Community service for the seventh time in 8 years thanks to employee engagement in the community.

Cincinnati, Ohio (PRWEB) January 13, 2018

Powernet has once again been recognized as an honoree of the Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service. The award was presented to Powernet as one of 11 Greater Cincinnati businesses honored at the Pillar Awards presented by Smart Business on Jan. 10.

Powernet would like to congratulate Graeter’s Ice Cream, Jack Cincinnati Casino, KDM P.O.P. Solutions Group, Klosterman Baking Company, London Computer Systems, MCM CPAs & Advisors, Nehemiah Manufacturing Co., Paycor, Phillips Edison & Company and Queen City Homecare for also receiving the Pillar Award.

The Medical Mutual Pillar Award honors businesses of all types and sizes that make outstanding contributions to their community in an effort to encourage a charitable environment while recognizing creative efforts that make a difference and demonstrate the ties between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. This year marks the seventh time in eight years that Powernet has received the award.

“Winning the Pillar award is a great honor. Doing so with such consistency speaks volumes about the tremendous effort Powernet puts into making a difference in the community,” says Alli Stevens, Powernet CEO.

Over the last 12 months, Powernet has taken part in making a wide variety of contributions to the community from sponsoring nonprofits such as RESET, American Heart Association and Learning Through Art to volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House. A number of donations were also made throughout the year, the most impactful being those made to bridge the digital divide. Powernet donated tablets to three churches including Church of the Living God, Southern Baptist Church and Miracle Ministries to be used for tutoring and community events. Gabriel’s Place, a local food pantry and community garden, also received tablets. Powernet also continued to provide free community Wi-Fi to Lower Price Hill and Avondale in an effort to help residents access the internet to perform valuable tasks such as job searches and school work.

“Our team works diligently to find positive ways to influence the community,” says Edita Dolan-Mayo, Marketing & Community Affairs Senior Manager at Powernet. “We aim to make technology more accessible by getting it into the hands of those who need it most.”

Powernet understands that making such important contributions to the community is only possible because of its employees.

“Without the hard work and willingness to give back exemplified by our employees, it would not be possible to play as large of a role in the community as we do,” says Stevens. “This award honors every employee’s effort to make Cincinnati a better place.”

About Powernet

Powernet enables businesses to connect with audiences in the office and across the world through wireless networking, Wi-Fi, voice, data, IT managed services, in addition to domestic and international carrier services. As a Woman-Owned business with more than 24 years of telecom experience and expert sales and support teams, we provide our partners and clients the unparalleled service and innovative technology they need to achieve their business goals. http://www.powernetco.com

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Tidel, a world leader in cash management systems uniquely designed for a variety of retail applications, today announced a new lineup of cash recycling systems to its product family - the Tidel TR Series.

CARROLLTON, Texas (PRWEB) January 13, 2018

January 12, 2018- Tidel, a world leader in cash management systems uniquely designed for a variety of retail applications, today announced a new lineup of cash recycling systems for its product family - the Tidel TR Series. These new systems will be on display at the 2018 National Retail Federation Show in New York, in booth # 3483.

The Tidel TR Series of cash recyclers represents the broadest portfolio of integrated note and coin recycling systems in the industry. Covering a wide spectrum of cash processing speed and capacities, The TR Series is suitable for organizations from small footprint stores to those facing high cash volumes, including big-box retail, large grocery, and hospitality organizations.

Unique to the TR Series is the interoperability between multiple note recyclers and coin recyclers, all of which are controlled by one common, comprehensive software platform. This approach enables Tidel customers to select the system they need based on their specific currency processing and capacity requirements – with one common platform to run it.

“Our new TR Series provides the market with the most comprehensive and adaptable portfolio of cash recycling systems in the industry,” said Darren Taylor, Executive Vice President, Global Business Development - Tidel. “With more retailers choosing Tidel smart safes than any other solution provider for their cash management needs, we strongly feel our new TR Series of cash recyclers will open up new opportunities for our partners and us, as we continue to help our end customers automate and streamline their cash handling processes, no matter the scale.”

ABOUT TIDEL

Headquartered outside of Dallas, TX, Tidel is a leading provider of cash management solutions that empower retail institutions across the globe to better manage their daily cash operations, reduce risk, and increase profits. Since 1978, customers have relied on Tidel to provide the most innovative and reliable solutions that help secure, optimize, and streamline their cash environment. Information about Tidel and its products may be found on the company’s website at tidel.com.

Contact: David Barclay, Director, Global Marketing, Tidel

1.800.678.7577 or 972.484.3358

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ScanTransfer 1.0 is a new free desktop application that allows smart phone users to scan a unique QR-code on the desktop screen using standard iPhone camera and transfer images to that PC via the local Wi-Fi network.
(PRWEB) January 13, 2018 ScanT...

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