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Technology: Computer

Startup News Site dot.LA Launches Today

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When I moved back to L.A. four years ago, I knew there was a need for coverage of the unique and fast-growing startup scene we have here, and now we have a source for that.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

dot.LA, the news and events company dedicated to covering L.A.’s startup and tech ecosystem, launched its website today. dot.LA raised $4 million in seed funding from dozens of top L.A. investors. Zillow and Hotwire Co-Founder Spencer Rascoff is serving as executive chairman and co-founder.

dot.LA’s mission is to shine a light on innovation in the L.A. startup and tech community. The newsroom currently has five journalists covering all aspects of L.A.’s startup scene, and is actively hiring several more reporters and editors.

Rascoff announced last week that the company was partnering with the Annenberg Foundation to establish extensive coverage of diversity and inclusion in the L.A. startup scene.

Its editor-in-chief is Joe Bel Bruno, who previously held editor positions at The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. Other dot.LA journalists include Tami Abdollah, who most recently covered cybersecurity for the Associated Press; Ben Bergman, who most recently worked for NPR and KPCC; Rachel Uranga, who most recently worked at the Los Angeles Business Journal; and Managing Editor for Digital and Reader Engagement Eric Zassenhaus, who most recently worked at Pacific Standard.

Co-Founder and CEO Sam N. Adams, a former financial journalist and strategy consultant, manages business operations for dot.LA. Adams will focus on building a sustainable business driven by events, sponsorships, and proprietary data.

“I’m so excited that dot.LA is now live,” said Rascoff. “I couldn’t be more proud of the newsroom Joe and Sam have built. When I moved back to L.A. four years ago, I knew there was a need for coverage of the unique and fast-growing startup scene we have here, and now we have a source for that.”

About dot.LA

dot.LA’s mission is to celebrate and empower the Los Angeles startup and tech community, fueling innovation around the world. Co-founded by tech veteran Spencer Rascoff, its newsroom reports news about new companies, funding rounds and other aspects of the startup ecosystem. The company will also host events dedicated to bringing together the startup community.

To sign up for updates about dot.LA visit our website at dot.LA.

Media Relations Contact:

Katie Curnutte

617.640.9765

katie@kingstonmarketing.group

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Technology: Electronics

ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair Releases A Guide For E-Cycling of Industrial Electronic Equipment

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Not only does e-cycling save business’s money, but in the United States, e-cycling creates jobs for 1.25 million people.


KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)

ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair has announced the release of their most recent infographic: A Guide For E-Cycling of Industrial Electronic Equipment. The infographic takes a look at how e-cycling helps save the environment and support the economy.

According to ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair, “Companies such as Google and Microsoft have implemented e-cycling programs that have created savings of 10 million dollars per year. It is just good business to recycle. Not only does e-cycling save business’s money, but in the United States, e-cycling creates jobs for 1.25 million people.”

The infographic breaks down the benefits and numbers of recycling industrial electronic equipment.

To learn more about E-cycling, view the infographic here.

About ERD- Industrial Electronic Repair

ERD-Industrial Electronic Repair’s goal is to provide outstanding customer service. They make this possible through: commitment to their clients and their needs, delivery of service with a pleasant, positive attitude, timely and accurate responses to questions and concerns, maintaining a progressive path of innovation, improvement, and reliability, and providing a flexible and simple system of operation that continues to adapt to their clients’ needs.

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Industry: Healthcare

The Lynx Group Announces Key Leadership Changes and New Appointments

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AONN+ is excited to have the addition of new leadership, which will cultivate accelerated growth and engagement within our membership and partnerships.


CRANBURY, N.J. (PRWEB)

The Lynx Group, a global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies, and the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), is pleased to announce important changes to the organization’s leadership, effective January 1, 2020. The changes include 1 major leadership shift and 2 appointments to senior roles.

Sharon Gentry, RN, MSN, CBCN, CBEC, HON-ONN-CG has been named AONN+ Program Director. In this new role, Sharon takes over the former duties and responsibilities of Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, who previously held the position for 10 years. Lillie will continue in her role as AONN+ Co-Founder and supporter.

Sharon has been a member of the AONN+ Leadership Council since its inception in 2009 and speaks at the organization’s annual and midyear conferences on nurse navigation issues. From 2012 through 2017, she co-chaired the annual AONN+ Conferences as well as served on the teams for certification and metrics. Sharon currently sits on the editorial boards of AONN+ publications The Oncology Nurse-APN/PA (TON) and CONQUER: the patient voice and is the breast cancer editor for the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship (JONS). She has authored several pieces in JONS, Cancer, TON, Journal of Psychosocial Oncology and CONQUER, as well as chapters in Delivering Patient-Centered Care Across the Continuum, Nurse Navigation Case Studies, and Team-Based Oncology Care: The Pivotal Role of Oncology Navigation. She also has been instrumental in the development of local navigation networks across the US and internationally. She speaks nationally on the topic of patient navigation.

AONN+ welcomes Emily Gentry, RN, BSN, OCN, HON-ONN-CG as Senior Director of Education and Program Development and Co-Director of Certification. In her role as Senior Director of Education and Program Development, Emily will work on building processes and defining outcomes that will enable nurse navigators to work as part of an integrated care team. Emily has been engaged in supporting patients with cancer and their families for more than 30 years. Her most recent position was Navigation Director at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Medical City Healthcare in Dallas/Fort Worth. She served on the AONN+ Leadership Council in 2016 and founded the AONN+ North Texas Regional Local Navigator Network in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in 2013. Emily also currently serves on the national AONN+ Conference planning team and has worked over the past several years to elevate the relevance and define the role of the oncology nurse navigator within the community hospital setting. She has also authored several articles in JONS and co-authored chapters in Team-Based Oncology Care.

Monica Dean is appointed Director of Patient Navigation Program Development and Co-Director of Certification. As Director of Patient Navigation Program Development, Monica will work on strengthening as well as forging relationships with advocacy groups to advance collaborative projects. In addition, she will liaise with pharmaceutical interests to develop funding and support specifically for patient navigation educational initiatives. Monica’s most recent position was as the Director of the National Navigation Roundtable (NNRT) at the American Cancer Society Global Headquarters. She was responsible for supporting, planning, and implementing initiatives of the NNRT; overseeing long-term activities; and enacting strategic plans and task group action plans, while creating and maintaining collaborative relationships with external partners and roundtable member organizations.

As Co-Directors of Certification, Emily and Monica will govern, oversee, and direct the process of AONN+ Certification.

“With the addition of both Monica and Emily to the AONN+ team, we are reaffirming our dedication to strong leadership for the nurse and patient navigators that make up the membership,” said Lynx Group CEO Brian Tyburski. “Their extensive experience in the navigation space bolsters their deep understanding of the needs of AONN+ members. I am confident they will invigorate the ongoing certification and accreditation efforts as we continue on our growth trajectory.”

“AONN+ is excited to have the addition of new leadership, which will cultivate accelerated growth and engagement within our membership and partnerships,” said Danelle Johnston, MSN, RN, HON-ONN-CG, OCN, Chief Nursing Officer, Sr. Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives. “The mission remains focused on professional development of our membership that impacts and drives value-based quality cancer care,” she added.

About the Lynx Group (http://www.thelynxgroup.com)

The Lynx Group is a rapidly growing global strategic alliance of medical communications and education companies. Through its unique business model, The Lynx Group strives to provide pivotal and contemporary information and education for all stakeholders in healthcare.

The Lynx Group is the official association management and marketing company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Association for Value-Based Cancer Care, and Association for Oncology Practice Management.

About the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators® (http://www.aonnonline.org)

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Inc. (AONN+) is the largest national specialty organization dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life by defining, enhancing, and promoting the role of oncology nurse and patient navigators. The organization, which has more than 8,600 members, was founded in 2009 to provide a network for all professionals involved and interested in patient navigation and survivorship care services in order to better manage the complexities of the cancer treatment process.

The Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship® (http://www.jons-online.com) is the official publication of AONN+. JONS seeks to strengthen the role of nurse and patient navigators in cancer care by serving as a platform for these professionals to disseminate original research findings, exchange best practices, and find support for their growing community.

CONQUER: The Patient Voice Magazine™ (http://www.conquer-magazine.com) is the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators’ (AONN+) premier forum for patients with cancer. CONQUER features articles written by and for patients with cancer, survivors, nurse navigators, and other oncology team members. This magazine addresses the issues that patients, their family members, and caregivers face every day in an easy-to-read format. Issues include interviews with patients with cancer, information on access to care, and articles on lifestyle topics such as nutrition, stress management, personal finance, and legal and employer issues. CONQUER also features patient stories that are nominated for the AONN+ HERO OF HOPE™ award, which is presented at the AONN+ Annual Conference. All stories are compiled in a special issue of CONQUER at the end of the year.

Business: Insurance

How To Get Accurate Car Insurance Quotes Online

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“It is possible to get really accurate car insurance quotes. All you have to do is to provide correct info and use extended online questionnaires ”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that presents several tips to help drivers get accurate car insurance quotes.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/tips-getting-accurate-car-insurance-quotes/

Now is easy to compare insurance rates from multiple different insurance providers nationally and locally. After entering details pertaining to his vehicle and driving history, the user will get matched with several companies. Using this type of service, a user can quickly narrow down his search to companies that provide what he is looking for. Find out how to get accurate quotes and get free quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

  • Determine what coverage options should be purchased. It all starts with knowing what the driver wants to purchase. Besides buying the minimum coverage required by the state, a driver may need additional coverage, depending on his car and budget. People who own new, valuable models, should purchase full coverage. People that do not have a solid health/life insurance coverage, should also consider buying PIP/Medicare insurance. If a person has more than one vehicle, it may be wise to opt for multi-vehicle plans. Also, consider bundling policies. This will save drivers a lot of money. Besides that, determine the most convenient deductible levels and add-ons.

  • Determine the available money. Knowing the available insurance money will help the driver opt for higher coverage limits, higher deductibles, and several add-ons. Online quotes will help drivers design a coverage plan within those limits. Furthermore, the driver can simulate “pay-in-full” and see the total cost of the coverage plan and how much he can save. With “pay-in-full”, drivers can save around 15%-20% on car insurance.

  • Be prepared to use relevant documents. Having the right documents near will help the driver provide correct info about the car’s model and sub-model, existing safety devices and driving history. Keep in mind that online questionnaires may also ask about things like the exact sub-model, including the number of cylinders. Providing exact info about the car is a must. Companies can void coverage if the driver sends the wrong data. Plus, keep in mind that companies use this data to calculate the Actual Cash Value, which is used to reimburse the drivers. Sending wrong data can result in a lower ACV.

  • Use realistic annual mileage approximations. Most companies consider 12.000 to be the average annual mileage for a driver. Users are asked to input the annual mileage, by either adding the value, selecting it from a range or providing the approximate daily mileage. Lying to the insurance company will seriously backfire. Claims can be denied if the ulterior technical inspection shows much higher mileage values.

  • Extended questionnaires offer a higher degree of accuracy. It is well-known the fact that a more complex questionnaire will provide better results. A user who fills out a long, in-depth survey about the vehicle history, driving history, use of the vehicle, credit history, etc. and he will get a much more accurate quote. Short quote forms, while convenient, fast, and easy to use, will often times be very inaccurate. Spending 5-10 minutes to fill in all the details will be worth the time. Reputable companies embed complex questionnaires and high-speed rate calculators. They provide really accurate online quotes.


Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

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Business: Executives

Milex/Mr. Transmission Ranked a Top Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

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MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. (PRWEB)

Milex Complete Auto Care/Mr. Transmission, one of the nation’s leading franchises of general automotive repair and transmission repair services, was recently named to Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise 500 ranked Milex/Mr. Transmission as #481 for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate, and brand power.

Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever.

The key factors that go into the evaluation of the Franchise 500 include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.

“It is a tremendous honor for Milex/Mr. Transmission to once again be included on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list,” said Peter Baldine, President of Moran Family of Brands. “It is a direct reflection of the growth and success of the brands and the hard work and performance of our outstanding franchisees.”

Milex/Mr. Transmission is a co-branded operation under franchisor Moran Family of Brands. Milex provides customers with preventative maintenance services such as oil changes, brake repair, and radiator and cooling systems and engine repair along with a full range of diagnostic services. The Mr. Transmission brand specializes in repair and installation of a vehicle’s transmission systems and drivetrain components. Together, Milex/Mr. Transmission operates 40 co-branded franchise locations across the country.

“The 500 companies on this list all have something in common: They understand what consumers want now,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “They may be an upstart in a brand-new category, or they may be a brand like Dunkin’ that’s ranked highly on our list for decades. But either way, making our list means they’re forward-thinking, nimble, and closely in touch with their customers’ needs — because, in an ever-changing business environment, that’s what a franchise must do to thrive.”

Over its 41 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Milex/Mr. Transmission’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Milex/Mr. Transmission’s full ranking, visit the Franchise 500 listing on the Entrepreneur website. Results can also be seen in the January/February issue of Entrepreneur, now available on newsstands.

About Moran Family of Brands:

Moran Family of Brands is one of the nation’s leading franchisors of general automotive repair, transmission repair and automotive accessory centers. Based in Midlothian, Illinois, Moran Family of Brands provides specialty products and services in virtually every aspect of the automotive aftermarket through four individual brands and a total of more than 120 franchise locations nationwide including: Mr. Transmission, “The Professionals”; Alta Mere “The Automotive Outfitters”; Milex Complete Auto Care centers and SmartView Window Solutions. For more information on Moran Family of Brands visit http://www.moranfamilyofbrands.com.

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Health

RevenueWell receives growth equity investment from Marlin

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Revenue Well Systems, LLC (“RevenueWell”) is pleased to announce that it has received a growth equity investment from Marlin Equity Partners (“Marlin”), a global investment firm with a strong history of successfully investing in and growing businesses across the software and healthcare verticals. The investment by Marlin allows RevenueWell to further build upon the company’s strong product portfolio and continue to help dental and healthcare organizations thrive and deliver high quality care through software.

“RevenueWell has become a trusted partner to dental practices, dental support organizations and other healthcare practices seeking to attract, retain and maximize the lifetime value of every patient across their practice,” said Serge Longin, co-founder of RevenueWell. “We are excited to partner with Marlin and leverage their operational expertise to execute our shared strategic vision to accelerate growth and better serve our customers by addressing their most pressing practice growth and management needs.”

“Marlin recognizes our position as the leading patient relationship software provider for dental and healthcare practices” said Alex Nozdrin, co-founder of RevenueWell. “We are enthusiastic to find a like-minded partner best positioned to help us embark on our next chapter of growth.”

“RevenueWell helps dental practices maximize production and boost profitability” said Max Longin, co-founder of RevenueWell. “We look forward to working with Marlin to expand and enhance our current product portfolio to tightly integrate healthcare practice success and patient care.”

“We are thrilled to add RevenueWell to our portfolio of growth oriented technology businesses and further advance the company’s vision of helping healthcare practices grow by utilizing the company’s best-in-class technology and services” said Nick Lukens, a principal at Marlin. “We are committed to partnering with RevenueWell to further accelerate growth and support their efforts in expanding their product offering.”

Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed. AGC Partners acted as financial advisor and Massumi + Consoli LLP served as legal advisor to Marlin Equity Partners. Vaquero Capital LLC acted as financial advisor and Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to RevenueWell.

About Marlin Equity Partners

Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $6.7 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthen a company’s outlook and enhance value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 160 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit http://www.marlinequity.com.

About RevenueWell

Founded in 2010, RevenueWell enables dental practices to manage patient engagement, patient relationships, online practice reputation and appointment reminders. The company also offers desktop two-way texting, VoIP phones, electronic patient intake forms and an enterprise management dashboard that allows group practices and dental service organizations to manage their portfolios. RevenueWell’s product suite and integration with the leading practice management software providers help reduce manual labor by automating and facilitating patient contact and patient interactions, which lead to strong ROI for its dental office customers. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit http://www.RevenueWell.com.

For additional information, please contact Peter Spasov at (310) 364-0100 or via e-mail at pspasov@marlinequity.com.

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Science: Biology

Valencell Secures Strategic Investment from Halma plc

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RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB)

Valencell, the leading innovator in wearable biometric sensor technology, today announced it has secured financing from strategic investors led by Halma plc, a FTSE 100 global group of life-saving technology companies, with additional participation from existing investors Sonion, TDF Ventures, GII LLC, and WSJ Joshua Fund. A representative from Halma will join the Valencell board of directors. Valencell plans to use the funds to accelerate investments in its biometric sensor systems, blood pressure technology, and sales growth.

In addition, Valencell announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with Halma plc portfolio company SunTech Medical Inc. Valencell and SunTech are cooperating on clinical-grade blood pressure solutions augmented with PPG sensor technology.

“Valencell has established a strong position in the convergence of consumer wearables and health & medical devices with advanced sensor technology to measure everything from heart rate to blood pressure,” said Kent Novak, CEO, Valencell. “With Halma leading the investment round, Valencell adds a new strategic partner with a large footprint in the health and medical sector, where Valencell is seeing great traction and opportunity. We look forward to working with our new and existing partners to expand Valencell core technology in the market.”

Valencell continues to see global demand for highly accurate biometric sensor technology with significant growth in hearables, hearing aids and other wearable devices. At CES 2020, Valencell recently launched the world’s first calibration-free blood pressure sensor system for hearables and wearables. Valencell’s technology has now been integrated into more than 50 different wearables and hearables that have come to market around the world. Valencell also has the most-cited patent portfolio in wearable PPG, which includes over 85 granted patents and more than 100 additional patents pending.

The market for wearable biometric sensors continues to rapidly expand largely driven by ear-based hearables. IDC recently said, “Hearables are the new wearables” and expects more than 273 million hearables to ship by 2023, showing 41.3% CAGR from 2019-2023. The wearables market as a whole is expected to ship nearly 500 million units by 2023.

About Valencell

Valencell transforms the science of wearable biometrics to enable impactful health outcomes. Through innovative R&D and validated technologies, we develop breakthroughs and collaborate with wearables, hearables, and medical device companies around the world to deliver amazing results. Protected by more than 85 granted patents and more than 100 patents pending, Valencell’s technology can be used in wearables and hearables for virtually anyone, anywhere, doing anything. Valencell’s biometric sensor systems are currently integrated into more wearable devices than any other technology provider in the world.

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Technology: Computer

Point B Outlines 2020 Healthcare Trends in Complimentary Webinar on January 29th

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Join Point B’s January 29th Webinar on 2020 Healthcare Trends


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The past decade in Healthcare has seen tremendous change and disruption – with more to come in 2020. Status quo is not an option, and successful healthcare organizations of the future are those that realize they need to fundamentally do things differently and are willing to experiment and be bold. Point B, an integrated management consulting, studio, venture investment, and real estate development firm, partners with Healthcare organizations to accelerate growth, optimize efficiency and get them future-ready and will present key trends for Healthcare organizations during a complimentary webinar on January 29th. The event, “Spotlight On: 2020 Healthcare Trends” will take place at 10:00am Pacific, and is designed for Healthcare payor and provider industry leaders and others interested in learning more about the shifting Healthcare landscape.

Point B’s Karen Curtis and Susan Kanvik are Senior Directors in Point B’s Healthcare practice. Both have been recognized as one of the Nation’s Top 25 Consultants in Healthcare by Consulting magazine, and each has over 30 years’ experience in the Healthcare industry. They will lead attendees through key trends, including:


  • How digital is disrupting Healthcare, with a look at organizations that are leveraging technologies to improve care and patient experience.

  • How disruption and innovation will dictate the need for creative solutions in 2020.

  • Why the popularity and use of alternative Healthcare delivery channels will continue to grow.

  • Why process improvement remains king with Healthcare organizations given the movement to value-based payment which rewards organizations based on specific outcomes.

  • How the “payvider” model will bring greater effectiveness to Healthcare plans and providers.

To learn more and register for the event, please visit: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2155860/6A2B28D943668670467A45BC697CA94C?partnerref=huyna.

Not able to attend? A replay of this event and future webinars will be available on the Point B website and YouTube channel.

About Point B

Point B, Inc. helps organizations form, execute, and thrive. With capabilities including Management Consulting, Studio, Venture Investment and Advisory, and Real Estate Development, our integrated businesses provide value to the organizations and communities we serve. Our 100% employee-owned firm is regularly honored as an exceptional place to work.

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Technology: Electronics

ATEN Announces Cooperation with Bosch for New Generation of Meeting Technology

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As we enter the era of big data and information fragmentation, enterprises will have to enhance their reaction efficiency and decision quality to cope with variable competition. Thus, a meeting that could accelerate decision-making and improve team engagement could be the key to success.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

ATEN Technology, Inc., the technology leader and global manufacturer of KVM and Pro AV connectivity solutions, today announced that its Pro AV and KVM products will be integrated with Bosch’s Digital Congress Network (DCN) Conference System to custom build meeting technology needed for the development of modern enterprises. Through control, data sharing and Pro AV management, the efficiency of meetings can be optimized and therefore lead to enhanced corporate competitiveness.

As we enter the era of big data and information fragmentation, enterprises will have to enhance their reaction efficiency and decision quality to cope with variable competition. Thus, a meeting that could accelerate decision-making and improve team engagement could be the key to success.

ATEN focuses on intelligent control solutions, having developed a series of control systems including the VK2100 control box, VK1100 compact control box, VK224 4-port serial expansion box and VK6000 configurator software – to integrate with all kinds of AV meeting equipment.

In order to satisfy customers’ needs for intelligent control of meetings, ATEN choose to cooperate with Bosch, a leader in business meeting applications. As a global leading brand, Bosch’s digital discussion systems are highly praised by the industry, and the company’s outstanding performance could greatly improve the efficiency and fluency of meeting communications. With the integration of Bosch’s digital discussion systems – including DICENTIS, DCN and CCS1000D – ATEN can manage meeting systems through one-touch operation.

With the product integration, additional new features include:

  • The activation status of all microphones on the control system interface

  • Chairperson’s microphone priority settings

  • Turning the speaker’s microphone on and off

  • Indicating the status of awaiting speakers

  • Other parameter settings, including microphone sensitivity


In addition, ATEN also integrates with third-party equipment. Users can:

  • Track a speaker’s movement with conference cameras

  • Adjust AV settings according to different meeting scenarios

  • Integrate and automate environmental equipment (such as lighting, air conditioning and curtains)


With ATEN’s and Bosch’s existing strength and experience in the AV industry, ATEN customers using the new integrated control solutions can gradually enhance their meeting technology and reinforce global competitiveness. In the future, ATEN will continue working with Bosch to develop new business values through assisting enterprises’ transformation to intelligent meeting control.

For more information about ATEN control systems, visit: https://www.aten.com/us/en/products/professional-audiovideo/control-system/.

About ATEN Technology, Inc.

ATEN Technology, Inc. is the technology leader and global manufacturer of KVM and Pro AV connectivity solutions, and the U.S. subsidiary of ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979. A certified member of the HDBaseT Alliance, holding over 500 industry patents, ATEN offers integrated KVM, Professional Audio (Pro AV) and Intelligent Power solutions, across all industries including corporate, commercial, government, industrial, entertainment, educational and retail environments.

A technology first company, ATEN’s advanced ability to quickly develop customized solutions in KVM, Pro AV, PDU, USB and data communication lines allows the company to build products that connect, manage and optimize electronics based on customer need. ATEN’s comprehensive portfolio of innovative, reliable products is available worldwide, with local U.S support.

For more information, visit: http://www.aten.com/us/en/ and follow @ATENConnect on Twitter.

About Bosch

Bosch Security and Safety Systems is a part of the Robert Bosch Group. Set up in 1886, the Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. Today, all the Bosch business sectors are presented in China: Automotive, Industrial, Technology and Consumer Goods, Energy & Building. In order to create value for our customers, Bosch Security and Safety Systems aims to develop, produce and offer cutting-edge security technology for a safer world in the future. Taking responsibilities for protecting personal, construction and property safety, Bosch Security and Safety Systems has a broad product portfolio including video surveillance, intrusion alarm, access control, fire alarm and voice alarm. Professional sound and conference systems provide a full range of professional products and systems that cover communication, sound and music. As the world leading IoT company, Bosch is committed to building a safer world by leveraging expertise in technology, software and services and providing its customers with intelligent interconnect solutions integrated with security and communications.

For more information about Bosch, please visit https://www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/.

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Society: Social Services

Healthify Named One of the “Best Places to Work” by Built in NYC

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Healthify today announced it was included on Built In NYC’s 2020 list of Best Places to Work. Healthify was also included in Built In NYC’s Best Small Places to Work and Best Perks and Benefits. Companies included are selected based on data submitted by companies and their employees.

Healthify is a leading-edge healthcare company driving innovation by incorporating social determinants of health into the clinical ecosystem. The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. Healthcare organizations access Healthify’s networks of social service organizations to address the social determinants of health at scale and drive better health outcomes for their members and patients.

Manik Bhat, CEO of Healthify, stated, “We’ve built a culture here that celebrates employees and acknowledges their contributions. I’m thrilled to be recognized by Built In for the fact that our compensation and benefits are competitive. These factors, combined with our mission-driven culture, make Healthify a great place to work.”

Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO and Co-Founder of Built In, said, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 2020 honorees. Built In aims to change lives by connecting talented tech professionals with jobs they were born to do. These companies have become part of that mission because they stand for more than just the work they’re doing. They stand for their people and purpose.”

She added, “We also extend our gratitude. These companies exemplify what it means to be an employer of choice for today’s purpose-driven tech workforce. Writing about them inspires us daily and, in terms of our offering, gives us total confidence that the professionals who visit our websites will find work that gives them a strong sense of professional and personal meaning.”

About Healthify

Powered by a mission to build a world where no one’s health is hindered by their need, Healthify builds the infrastructure to support social determinants of health (SDoH) initiatives at scale. The company offers access to its carefully constructed accountable networks of social service organizations. Each network is geo-targeted and intervention-focused to ensure that the unique needs of each community are addressed. Healthify also works directly with social service organizations to develop and formalize contracts, ensuring accountability across its networks. Supported by an interoperable SDoH referral platform, partnering organizations can coordinate care with ease, while ensuring their communities are receiving the services they need to thrive. For more information, please visit http://www.healthify.us or connect with us on http://www.linkedin.com/company/healthify and https://twitter.com/HealthifyUS.

About Built In

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