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China Media Group Signs MOUs with NHL and USTA to Promote Sports Cooperation

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China Media Group (CMG) announces a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to San Francisco to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The agreements cover media rights, technology innovation and sports exchanges.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CGTN America releases “China Media Group Signs MOUs with NHL and USTA to Promote Sports Cooperation”.

China Media Group (CMG) announces a comprehensive cooperation agreement with the U.S. National Hockey League (NHL) and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to San Francisco to attend the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The agreements cover media rights, technology innovation and sports exchanges.

CMG President Shen Haixiong signed Memorandums of Understanding with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and USTA CEO Lew Sherr, respectively, on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

“Winter is approaching the Northern Hemisphere, and winter sports are starting to heat up. Although the winter is cold, a variety of winter sports brings people together and makes them feel exciting and warm,” Shen Haixiong said at his meeting with Bettman.

China now has more than 300 million people engaged in winter sports after Beijing hosted the 2022 Winter Olympic Games – making Beijing the world’s first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics. The historic Winter Games helped make ice hockey a household name in China. Both CMG and the NHL see broad prospects for cooperation.

Shen said he hopes that the two sides will deepen their ties with cutting-edge broadcast technology and integrated media coverage. Together they can make ice hockey a new bond in China-U.S. sports and people-to-people exchanges, he added.

Bettman said he greatly appreciated CMG’s support. CMG broadcasts have enhanced the popularity of the NHL games in China, he said. He expressed hope that the two sides will increase their long-term cooperation, expand joint broadcast platforms, while hosting ice hockey activities for Chinese fans.

CMG and USTA also agreed to strengthen media rights cooperation, to co-host tennis matches, and promote the sport for young people in China. Both sides said their all-round cooperation reflects the wide popularity of tennis in China and the United States.

The NHL was founded in 1917 and currently has 32 teams. It is considered to be the top professional ice hockey league in the world. Founded in 1881, the USTA has sponsored countless tennis matches at all levels in the U.S., including the U.S. Open – one of the world’s four Grand Slam tennis championships.

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Du Rui, CGTN America, 1 2023931850, distribution@cgtnamerica.com

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Science: Biology

Jerry Koske Appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Aviture Inc.

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“Jerry is a highly respected leader in the technology industry, and I am confident that he will excel in his new role as Chief Strategy Officer. His deep understanding of our technology and industry will be invaluable as we develop and execute our overall strategy. I am grateful for his many contributions to Aviture as CTO, and I look forward to working with him to achieve even greater success in the years to come,” says Mark Griffis, President and CEO of Aviture.

“I am thrilled to be appointed Aviture’s Chief Strategy Officer,” says Koske. “Aviture continues to be a company with a tremendous amount of potential, and I am committed to helping us unlock more opportunities so that we can have a further reach and create more impact for our customers.”

About Aviture

Aviture is a custom technology provider who brings an agile and holistic approach to software development. Aviture’s expertise in software consulting, user engagement, system integrations, data engineering, hybrid/cloud architecture, and the Internet of things in the government and commercial sectors has won numerous awards and helped clients across the country achieve the Art of the Possible.

Learn more about Aviture at https://www.aviture.us.com/.

Media Contact

Ariana Wesley-Powell, Aviture, 8005904950, [email protected], https://www.aviture.us.com/

Zach Peters, Aviture, 8005904950, [email protected], https://www.aviture.us.com/

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Health

Mount Sinai Researchers Find More Than 4,700 Gene Clusters Crucial for Prognosis in 32 Cancer Types

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Researchers at the Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling have released a groundbreaking study identifying 4,749 key gene clusters, termed “prognostic modules,” that significantly influence the progression of 32 different types of cancer. The study, published in Genome Research, serves as a comprehensive resource and lays the foundation for the development of next-generation cancer treatments and diagnostic markers.

Despite significant progress in cancer research, understanding the disease’s genetic intricacies remains challenging. Previous research often focused on isolated gene functions in specific cancer types.

“We aimed to fill this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of gene-gene interactions across various forms of cancer,” said Bin Zhang, PhD, Willard T.C. Johnson Research Professor of Neurogenetics and Director of the Mount Sinai Center for Transformative Disease Modeling.

The team used a multi-omics approach, incorporating genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenomic data in their analysis. They employed advanced systems biology approaches to analyze more than 10,000 patient samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), one of the most comprehensive public cancer databases, and used rigorous network methods to identify and validate the gene clusters that have a significant impact on cancer prognosis.

“The implications of our findings are profound. We have identified 4,749 distinct co-regulated gene modules that play a pivotal role in cancer progression,” explained Dr. Zhang.

Peng Xu, PhD, Instructor of Genetics and Genomic Sciences and co-senior author, added: “Our study goes beyond merely identifying these modules. It also elucidates the multi-scale regulations that govern their functions.”

In simpler terms, the study has identified critical genes and their complex relationships that either halt or promote cancer progression. This new understanding opens the door for targeted research and development of future treatments and diagnostic methods for cancers.

While this study represents a significant step forward, it is not an immediate cure for cancer. However, it serves as a crucial foundation for developing targeted therapies that could lead to improved patient outcomes. “Our findings offer fertile ground for the next wave of cancer research and treatment strategies,” said Dr. Zhang.

The paper is titled “Multiscale network modeling reveals the gene regulatory landscape driving cancer prognosis in 32 cancer types.”

About the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is internationally renowned for its outstanding research, educational, and clinical care programs. It is the sole academic partner for the eight- member hospitals* of the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest academic health systems in the United States, providing care to a large and diverse patient population.

Ranked 14th nationwide in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and among the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Icahn Mount Sinai has a talented, productive, and successful faculty. More than 3,000 full-time scientists, educators, and clinicians work within and across 44 academic departments and 36 multidisciplinary institutes, a structure that facilitates tremendous collaboration and synergy. Our emphasis on translational research and therapeutics is evident in such diverse areas as genomics/big data, virology, neuroscience, cardiology, geriatrics, as well as gastrointestinal and liver diseases.

Icahn Mount Sinai offers highly competitive MD, PhD, and Master’s degree programs, with current enrollment of approximately 1,300 students. It has the largest graduate medical education program in the country, with more than 2,000 clinical residents and fellows training throughout the Health System. In addition, more than 550 postdoctoral research fellows are in training within the Health System.

A culture of innovation and discovery permeates every Icahn Mount Sinai program. Mount Sinai’s technology transfer office, one of the largest in the country, partners with faculty and trainees to pursue optimal commercialization of intellectual property to ensure that Mount Sinai discoveries and innovations translate into healthcare products and services that benefit the public.

Icahn Mount Sinai’s commitment to breakthrough science and clinical care is enhanced by academic affiliations that supplement and complement the School’s programs.

Through the Mount Sinai Innovation Partners (MSIP), the Health System facilitates the real-world application and commercialization of medical breakthroughs made at Mount Sinai. Additionally, MSIP develops research partnerships with industry leaders such as Merck & Co., AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and others.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is located in New York City on the border between the Upper East Side and East Harlem, and classroom teaching takes place on a campus facing Central Park. Icahn Mount Sinai’s location offers many opportunities to interact with and care for diverse communities. Learning extends well beyond the borders of our physical campus, to the eight hospitals of the Mount Sinai Health System, our academic affiliates, and globally.

* Mount Sinai Health System member hospitals: The Mount Sinai Hospital; Mount Sinai Beth Israel; Mount Sinai Brooklyn; Mount Sinai Morningside; Mount Sinai Queens; Mount Sinai South Nassau; Mount Sinai West; and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

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Karin Eskenazi, Mount Sinai, 332-257-1538, [email protected], mountsinai.org

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Science: Biology

Kissflow is positioned as a Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix™ for Low Code Application Development (LCAD) Platform for Business Developers by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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According to Abhishek Anant Garg, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, “Kissflow allows citizen or business developers to effortlessly build and deploy applications using a simple and easy-to-use graphical user interface. The interface enables developers to utilize app builder and drag-and-drop capabilities to design and create applications by simply selecting the required application modules and dropping them into the interface. The company’s workflow automation capabilities allow developers to speed up the development process by automating repetitive tasks and allow them to focus on the business logic. Kissflow’s Low-code platform is highly adaptable and allows users to create customized solutions that precisely fit their unique requirements. This along with the platform’s scalability, allows organizations to efficiently evolve and expand their digital ecosystems as their needs change and grow. Kissflow places a strong emphasis on governance and compliance, ensuring that as applications multiply, they are compliant to all required standards and regulations and remain secure,” adds Abhishek.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the 2023 technology leader in the Low Code Application Development Platform for Business Developers by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. Kissflow’s inception was rooted in the vision of democratizing technology, empowering business users to become citizen developers. This recognition stands as a profound testament to our commitment to this transformative journey and the trust bestowed upon us by thousands of customers who have harnessed the potential of low-code development with Kissflow,” said Suresh Sambandam, CEO, Kissflow.

Quadrant Knowledge Solutions defines an LCAD platform as “Low-code application development (LCAD) platforms that empower developers to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain applications without the need of any complex coding. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface to the developer for visualizing the flow of application development. LCAD platforms greatly increase the pace of application development along with making the development process convenient, efficient, and secure. The platform provides drag-and-drop feature through which users create applications by dropping pre-built function modules within the development interface. It may provide added functionality of advanced LLM model for AI assistance in the form of code snippets and next best step recommendations.”

Additional Resources:
Download the full report here.
Schedule a live demo of the Kissflow platform here.
Learn more about Kissflow for Citizen Development.

About Kissflow:
Kissflow provides a low-code work platform for enterprises to digitally transform business operations. Kissflow transforms operations by fostering citizen development with its easy-to-use interface for business users while enabling enterprise IT with a robust development & governance layer. Kissflow enables every enterprise user to build and manage apps, processes, tasks, analytics, integration, and collaboration in a unified platform.

Hundreds of global and Fortune 500 brands such as Pepsi, McDermott, Comcast, and Danone, rely on Kissflow to simplify their work. Kissflow has been featured and recognized as an industry leader by Gartner, Forrester and G2. Founded in 2004, Kissflow is an industry pioneer in the low-code / no-code space with a globally distributed workforce. Learn more at https://kissflow.com/

About Quadrant Knowledge Solutions
Quadrant Knowledge Solutions is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, our vision is to become an integral part of our client’s business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments.

For more available research, please visit https://quadrant-solutions.com/market-research/

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Peter Moran, Indicate Media, (347) 880-2895, [email protected], indicatemedia.com

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Science: Biology

Kovrr Releases First-Of-Its-Kind, Cyber Materiality Report Solution to Drive Compliance & Enforce Bottom Line Impact of Cyber Attacks to Propel Preventative Strategies

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Yakir Golan, Kovrr CEO, warns, “Governing cybersecurity requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. Organizations need to be proactive and well-prepared to disclose material events swiftly, providing tangible metrics necessary.”

The Cyber Materiality Report supplies corporations with this measurable, defensible data that equips cybersecurity leaders to confidently communicate their cyber posture and initiate discussions with legal counsel and the board of directors regarding materiality criteria.

Kovrr’s Groundbreaking Approach to Materiality

Kovrr is the first cybersecurity vendor to release an automated solution that arms companies to develop unambiguous definitions of material loss and stay ahead of the most potentially damaging cyber incidents with timely, detailed disclosures.

To address this challenge, Kovrr’s risk experts conducted a comprehensive analysis of corporations worldwide across various industries and concluded that the best practices for determining materiality begin with a basis point of revenue. After quantifying an organization’s cyber risk, the Materiality Report identifies that point on a loss curve and highlights the likelihood of experiencing an event of that magnitude.

Bridging the Gap Between Cybersecurity and the Board

The recent uptick in cybersecurity reporting regulations demands greater collaboration between CISOs and board members who, more than ever, need to remain aligned on organizational cyber risk and mitigation plans.

The Cyber Materiality Report fosters this relationship, creating a shared understanding of the companies’ material cyber risks. With this information, cyber teams and the board can work together to develop data-driven frameworks, making the organization more resilient and better prepared against looming attacks.

Rapid Cyber Insights to Save Critical Resources

With cybersecurity budgets set to tighten, it’s essential for teams to optimize their resources. Kovrr’s cutting-edge cyber risk models employ automated calculations to determine materiality thresholds, eliminating the need for manual data collection and analysis. Instead, organizations can invest that valuable time into threat mitigation.

Kovrr’s novel Materiality Report is also designed to be accessible to executives without a statistical background, facilitating more transparent communications regarding risk prioritization and material incident response planning.

The Power of Financial Benchmarks

When discerning material risks, it’s also beneficial for organizations to contextualize findings by comparing thresholds to those of similar companies. Metrics like financial loss and the likelihood of event occurrence vary by sector, offering insights into the organization’s specific cyber landscape.

For instance, Kovrr’s Fortune 1000 Cyber Risk Report reveals that the Oil, Gas Extraction, and Mining sector exhibits the highest probability of experiencing a material cyber event, even though the anticipated financial impacts remain relatively modest. This comparative insight supports more strategic materiality assessments.

The Key to Material Clarity in 2024

As 2024 draws nearer and the number of cyber attacks rises, establishing a clear definition of materiality is paramount for organizations, particularly those facing increased regulations.

Kovrr’s one-of-a-kind Cyber Materiality Report helps companies quantify their cyber risk and foster the necessary collaboration between security teams and the boardroom to determine appropriate material loss thresholds.

This groundbreaking CRQ tool is poised to play a vital role in shaping how organizations approach cyber materiality reporting, enabling them to meet fiduciary obligations, optimize resources, and build trust by showcasing their commitment to robust cybersecurity practices.

Request Access to the Cyber Materiality Report

To learn more about the Cyber Materiality Report and incorporate it into your cyber governance program, please visit https://www.kovrr.com/sec-reporting-materiality.

About Kovrr:

Kovrr’s cyber risk quantification platform empowers enterprise decision-makers to manage cyber exposure more effectively by providing an in-depth risk analysis that drives actionable, financially justified decisions. For more information, please visit www.kovrr.com or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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Naomi Ronen, Kovrr, 972 50 709 5870, [email protected], https://www.kovrr.com/

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Crowley Celebrates Five Years of Honoring Veterans with Wreaths Across America

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Since 2019, Crowley has served as the primary WAA sponsor for Puerto Rico, sponsoring and delivering thousands of wreaths to honor the service of past veterans and their families interred on the island. Since then, the company has continued to expand its service to sponsor and transport wreaths to Philadelphia and Jacksonville, Florida. This expansion epitomizes the company’s commitment to supporting the needs of the U.S. military, families and veterans through helping WAA reach as many veterans’ gravesites as possible, ensuring that their memory and sacrifice are never forgotten.

“Wreaths Across America’s purpose resonates deeply with our people and company values. As an employer that recognizes the value of veteran employees and supports warfighter readiness through supply chain services, we are honored to be a part of this incredible initiative for the fifth year in a row,” said Shiju Zacharia, senior vice president and general manager of Crowley Government Solutions. “By continuing to expand our partnership, we are reinforcing our commitment to our active-duty military and current veterans, as well as paying tribute to the legacies of past service members.”

In addition to providing logistics solutions, hundreds of Crowley employees, many of whom are reservists, veterans or military family members, participate in the annual wreath-laying day ceremonies across the nation.

“This year, thanks in part to support from generous partners like Crowley, Wreaths Across America hopes to honor nearly 3 million servicemembers laid to rest with the placement of a veteran’s wreath. We will remember them by saying their name out loud, while teaching our children about service and sacrifice,” said Karen Worcester, WAA’s executive director. “Crowley’s growing commitment to this yearlong mission is making a positive impact in the communities where their employees and customers live and work. We are proud to be a program worthy of their support.”

To learn more about Wreaths Across America and to sponsor a wreath for a veteran in Puerto Rico, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Anchorage, South Florida or another location, visit http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/crowley.

About Crowley
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and government sectors with $3.4 billion in annual revenues, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3.2 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and island territories through five business units: Crowley Logistics, Crowley Shipping, Crowley Government Solutions, Crowley Wind Services and Crowley Fuels. Additional information about Crowley, its business units and subsidiaries can be found at http://www.crowley.com.

Media Contact

David DeCamp, Crowley, 904-727-4263, [email protected], www.crowley.com

Torey Vogel, Crowley, 904-726-4536, [email protected], www.crowley.com

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Health

Convergent Dental to Present at Upcoming Piper Sandler 35th Annual Healthcare Conference

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Convergent Dental CEO Robert L. Gershon will present on Tuesday, November 28th at 8:30am ET and will hold one-on-one meetings later the same day.

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Convergent Dental, the power behind the Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser, announced today that the Company will be presenting during the Piper Sandler 35th Annual Healthcare Conference taking place November 28-30, 2023 at The Lotte New York Palace in New York, NY. Convergent Dental management, including CEO Robert L. Gershon, will present on Tuesday, November 28th at 8:30am ET and will also participate in one-on-one meetings later the same day.

The Piper Sandler Annual Healthcare Conference is an invitation only event that brings together key healthcare executives, investors, and other professionals to provide multiple perspectives, investigate critical trends and identify market leaders.

About Convergent Dental
Convergent Dental, Inc. is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company. The Company’s flagship product, Solea®, is the only CO2 laser to be cleared by the FDA for all-tissue indications and delivers an anesthesia-free, blood-free, suture-free experience that dentists can rely on. Solea® is a true breakthrough in dental laser technology that offers a completely different experience for both dentists and patients when compared to traditional instruments or any earlier laser treatment. Solea® enables dentists to elevate their practices through improved efficiency, patient experience, clinical effectiveness, and procedural expansion.

For more information, please visit http://www.convergentdental.com. Follow the company on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

1 Based on report of 1000 procedures performed by Solea users. Documentation on file.
2 Based on 2022 Annual Survey of Solea users. Documentation on file.

Media Contact
Caitlin D’Entremont, Convergent Dental, 508-500-5656, [email protected], https://www.convergentdental.com/

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Science: Biology

Vectorworks, Inc., MA Lighting and Robe Lighting Announce DIN SPEC 15801 Recognition for MVR

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DIN Spec Validates MVR as the Standard for Streamlining Data Information & 3D Model Exchange in the Entertainment Industry.

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With fellow General Device Type Format (GDTF) and My Virtual Rig (MVR) founders MA Lighting and Robe Lighting, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. proudly announces that DIN SPEC 15801 officially recognizes MVR as an open standard for the entertainment industry worldwide. This groundbreaking development unlocks a new world of limitless opportunities for entertainment industry professionals to collaborate and efficiently bring their creative visions to life.

“The accomplishment of DIN SPEC 15801 marks a significant milestone in the continuous evolution of GDTF and MVR, as well as the overall advancement of the entertainment industry,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar. “Since its inception, MVR has made remarkable progress in meeting the needs of manufacturers and designers through a standardized approach to data and 3D model exchange. This latest recognition further proves our unwavering commitment to unifying the entertainment industry and equipping professionals with the necessary tools for success.”

Developed to facilitate interoperability and data exchange to unify the entertainment industry, MVR has several advantages that deliver critical benefits to both manufacturers and end users. MVR supports full scene description, so for manufacturers, information is all in one easy-to-share, easy-to-maintain file, and users don’t need to worry about losing information between different departments. Because MVR is based on GDTF, the file format has its advantages built-in, including an extensive database with information that can be shared between other applications.

With the ability to communicate directly on local area networks, MVR provides manufacturers hassle-free communication between various applications across all genres and enables efficient collaboration between end users. Allowing the exchange of full environments, MVR lets manufacturers share the same venue or stage between audio, lighting and video planning. At the same time, users can streamline their workflows, creating basic information once to use it multiple times. Plus, MVR maintains kinematic chains, ensuring accurate sub-fixture handling and seamless object correspondence.

“Step by step, we are shaping an industry standard, always with an open ear to the people we are trying to serve. We get a lot of feedback from people who are supportive of the project but also from those who are more concerned with the many small and large things that are not yet perfect,” said Gerhard Krude, managing director of MA Lighting Technology. “We all have enough to do in our day-to-day jobs, but to see an idea grow from its logical origins into something that many people are now working with daily is enough positive feedback to keep this open project moving forward. From our point of view, it is very satisfying to be part of this movement.”

Now, MVR will be a standard foundation for exchanging extended device and environmental data between lighting consoles, CAD and 3D pre-visualization applications, reflecting the real-world physical components of a show setup and the logical patch information of the devices. Like the truck that takes gear to a venue, MVR is the container file that holds all the information about a scene or stage, including GDTF data, patch information, location of objects and other crucial information.

“Since its original release when accompanying the GDTF publication, the My Virtual Rig format has become an industry standard for exchanging stage data between planning tools, visualizers, and consoles, allowing designers and show artists to move fast between ideas, drawings and live stages,” said Josef Valchar, CEO of Robe Lighting. “With the many months-long work on the DIN specification, industry-wide input was carefully considered. While ensuring that the standard follows best industry practices, the feedback was incorporated into the MVR interchange format and communication protocol, now released with the official DIN recognition.”

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. A DIN SPEC is a document specifying requirements for products, services and/or processes, and it’s a trusted strategic instrument for quickly and easily establishing and disseminating innovative solutions that do not conflict with existing standards or rules of procedure.

In 2020, DIN officially recognized GDTF as a specification, DIN SPEC 15800, becoming the standard for describing any controllable device’s hierarchical and logical structure in the lighting and entertainment industry. While it solved the issue of unifying the descriptions of devices and enabled applications to exchange planning data based on GDTF files, the new MVR specification unifies the information exchange of all this data within the context of a 3D modeled environment.

“We are very happy about this further cooperation with the GDTF group. After DIN SPEC 15800, this is the next step to make GDTF and MVR’s great opportunities available as freely accessible standards for the entertainment industry,” said Michael Bahr, senior project manager at DIN. “We are very thankful that the group once again acknowledged the importance of standards and set trust in the development of DIN SPEC 15801. With MVR and GDTF described as DIN SPEC, they can be used widely as trusted and transparent developed documents.”

To learn more about GDTF and MVR, visit gdtf-share.com, and if you are at LDI 2023, stop by booth 1653 or attend the free learning sessions on GDTF & MVR. You can also view and download DIN SPEC 15801, published by Beuth Verlag, here and read it in its entirety at github.com/mvrdevelopment.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Globally, more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting, and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada, and Australia, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

About MA Lighting

MA Lighting International as master distributor is responsible for worldwide sales and marketing of the professional lighting control solutions of MA Lighting Technology. The current product range offers the grandMA3 series and the MA Network Switch. In the past MA has become well known for its grandMA2, grandMA and dot2 series.

Today, MA Lighting is respected for its technical knowledge and has achieved a unique international reputation for its operational philosophy. The company offers several decades of experience and strictly follows a professional user-centric approach, getting as close as possible to the market via its own international offices and support centers in the UK, North America, Latin America, the Middle East/India, Asia Pacific and Scandinavia/Eastern Europe/Russia – supported by a world-wide distribution and service network.

About Robe Lighting

Robe is among the world’s leading moving light manufacturers, recognized for its innovation, quality engineering and dedication to the very highest production values. The company is based in the Czech Republic and all processes involved in making the luminaires is undertaken locally in a 75,000 square meter premises. Currently, Robe employs over 850 skilled staff worldwide. Robe has wholly-owned subsidiaries in six key markets – the U.S., U.K., Middle East, Singapore (Asia Pacific), France and Germany – and a highly proactive and talented regional sales management team which helps oversee and co-ordinate the worldwide distribution network covering over 100 countries.

Robe’s moving and LED lights can be found everywhere. They are working and installed on stages and in concert halls, in theatres and all types of other venues; they are lighting all genres of performance from music to TV to drama and opera; appearing on a myriad of diverse events, as well as at theme park attractions and entering the specialist worlds of architectural and environmental illumination.

Robe is also known for being accessible, forward-thinking and understanding the importance of people and personal communication in sustaining a successful enterprise. The excellent communication with those investing in and using its dynamic range of products is at the core of future research and development.

The company is very proud of its independence and private ownership. This ensures the business remains agile, efficient, decisive and focused on producing genuinely creative tools for an imaginative and exciting industry that constantly pushes boundaries.

Media Contact

Kamica Price, Vectorworks, Inc., 443-542-0606, [email protected], gdtf-share.com 

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Science: Biology

Global Design and Assembly Embarks on a New Partnership with Elkhart, Indiana RV Manufacturers, Revolutionizing LED Lighting and Wire Harness Solutions

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Global Design and Assembly’s collaboration with Elkhart’s leading RV manufacturers aims to revolutionize LED strip lighting and wire harness solutions, setting new industry standards. Their cutting-edge technologies, notably the imminent extruded silicone LED strip, signify a significant milestone in advancing RV manufacturing, promising heightened performance and innovation.

NORTHGLENN, Colo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global Design and Assembly is thrilled to announce its strategic collaboration with several leading RV manufacturers in Elkhart, Indiana, a pivotal initiative aimed at revolutionizing LED strip lighting and wire harness solutions within the recreational vehicle industry.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for Global Design and Assembly, bringing cutting-edge innovation and expertise to the heart of RV manufacturing. The company’s advanced LED lighting and wire harness technologies are set to elevate the standards of quality and performance for the industry.

Elkhart, Indiana, renowned as the “RV Capital of the World,” serves as a key epicenter for recreational vehicle manufacturing, making it an ideal location for this innovative collaboration. Through this partnership, Global Design and Assembly aims to streamline and enhance the manufacturing process by offering state-of-the-art LED lighting solutions and sophisticated wire harnesses specifically tailored for the needs of RVs.

Furthermore, Global Design and Assembly is thrilled to announce the imminent completion of its new extruded silicone LED strip. This new product is the culmination of extensive research and development, representing the latest in advanced lighting technology. The extruded silicone LED strip promises to provide superior durability, efficiency, and versatility, setting a new benchmark in the industry.

“Our collaboration with Elkhart’s RV manufacturers signifies an exciting chapter in our journey to redefine standards in LED lighting and wire harnesses,” said Jason Morales, Owner at Global Design and Assembly. “We are proud to bring our expertise to this vibrant hub of RV innovation, and we are confident that our upcoming extruded silicone LED strip will further revolutionize the industry.”

The new partnership reflects Global Design and Assembly’s commitment to providing innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the evolving demands of the RV manufacturing sector. By integrating advanced LED technology and bespoke wire harness systems, the company aims to contribute to greater efficiency, sustainability, and overall performance in RV production.

For more information about Global Design and Assembly and its groundbreaking LED strip lighting, wire harness manufacturing solutions, and the new extruded silicone LED strip, please visit https://www.globaldesignassembly.com or contact Jason Morales [email protected].

About Global Design and Assembly: Global Design and Assembly is a leading provider of cutting-edge LED lighting and wire harness manufacturing, catering to diverse industries globally. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company specializes in providing state-of-the-art, customizable products that redefine standards and elevate performance.

Media Contact

Jason Morales, Global Design and Assembly, (720) 639-2902, [email protected], https://www.globaldesignassembly.com/ 

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Health

eddii, a gamified diabetes app, has now launched in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Kansas

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“With the launch of our upcoming virtual care feature, parents will be able to schedule an appointment with a licensed pediatric endocrinologist at the tap of a button, on the same fun, engaging app that streams their child’s real-time glucose data from their Dexcom CGM,” said Farhaneh Ahmadi, PhD, eddii’s CEO.

Achieving optimal glucose for children with diabetes requires round-the-clock management. There are hundreds of decisions to make every day; monitoring blood glucose changes and considering all the factors besides food and insulin that affect blood glucose. This in addition to making decisions on how to interpret nutrition labels, what monitor to use, how to wear it correctly and deal with any chafing or discomfort, how to prepare for a school field trip or a sleepover, and on and on. Every day it’s something different. And every single day it must be managed.

eddii is a virtual in-app character designed to engage people living with type-1 diabetes (T1D) and wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track their health. Using games, educational character-led activities, and AI-enabled conversation (coming soon!), eddii becomes a smart, virtual health buddy, giving users real-time feedback, support, and in-app rewards in return for healthy behavior.

Earlier this year, eddii entered a real-time API partnership with Dexcom, which allowed the app to integrate with the users’ real-time Dexcom CGM readings, delivering updates on blood glucose levels. eddii is currently available in the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, and Nebraska. For those outside of these states, you can join the eddii’s early access program here. As of today, eddii has over 15,000 families and individual using CGMs on its waitlist.

With eddii, children and their families take managing diabetes to a different level, motivating them to stick to healthy routines. Over time, eddii becomes the user’s personal health buddy, cheering them on, challenging them and celebrating their achievements. With eddii, users play fun games, can request support, and receive daily rewards on the same interface that displays their real-time CGM data.

“We will soon be launching further motivational games and rewards for children, such as real-life gift cards, in addition to glucose alert phone calls and a comprehensive virtual care platform for parents. That way, parents can have a reliable interface at the tip of their hands to manage their child’s diabetes.”

eddii conducted a clinical trial where 92 children with T1D and their families were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) using Dexcom CGM. Outcomes from the trial showed a statistically significant 5% improvement in Time In Range (TIR), roughly translating into 1.5 additional hours every day of optimal glucose levels for children living with T1D.

In addition to launching in two states and partnering with Dexcom, eddii recently closed a $2.5M seed round led by Kapor Capital, with participation from Atento Capital, MedMountain Ventures (MMV), StartUp Health, and angel investors.

About eddii

eddii is a startup focused on making diabetes management fun. Founded by CEO Farhaneh Ahmadi, PhD., who lives with Type-1 diabetes, its vision is to create a fun, supportive, and educational interface that helps people living with diabetes take care of themselves and feel happier doing so. Learn more about eddii here.

Media Contact

Stacia Kirby, eddi, 1 2064785841, [email protected], https://www.eddiihealth.com

SOURCE eddi