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Optoma Launches One-Click 4K UHD Wireless Display and Presentation System

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Optoma QuickCast Pro-4K

A 4K UHD display is only as good as the content it receives, and with the Optoma QuickCast Pro-4K, users can ensure that incredible looking 4K content reaches the display simply and seamlessly.


FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)

Optoma, a global leader in 4K UHD projection technology, announced its one-click QuickCast Pro-4K HDMI wireless display and presentation system. The QuickCast Pro-4K makes presentations effortless and does not require any additional software or applications to operate, enabling any user to share native 4K UHD content from HDMI sources for easy plug-and-play to display content in boardrooms, classrooms or any presentation environment.

Seamless and hassle-free, users simply connect the QuickCast Pro receiver to an HDMI display input and plug the HDMI transmitter into the source to begin wirelessly transmitting up to 4K UHD videos, presentations, documents and more with the click of a button.

With HDMI connectivity, the Optoma QuickCast Pro-4K supports all resolutions, including 1080p and WUXGA, as well as a wide array of devices, including Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android 6.x and higher, UHD Blu-ray and HDMI media devices (FireTV, AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast).

The HDMI transmitter features an integrated battery, with a battery life indicator, allowing users to view crystal clear digital video and presentations for up to 6 hours without being tethered to a power adapter. In addition, because the unit operates on 802.11ac MIMO technology with a 5GHz frequency, it features maximum connection stability with minimal signal interference from up to 30 feet away.

The optional charging dock cradle (QCP-CRADLE) allows users to charge and store the QuickCast Pro receivers and transmitters conveniently in one place, and can charge up to four transmitters at the same time.

“As a leader in 4K UHD displays, it was a natural fit to develop a presentation system that enables users to easily broadcast native 4K UHD content wirelessly,” stated Brian Soto, Optoma Technology. “A 4K UHD display is only as good as the content it receives, and with the Optoma QuickCast Pro-4K, users can ensure that incredible looking 4K content reaches the display simply and seamlessly.”

The Optoma QuickCast Pro-4K starter kit, which includes the QuickCast Pro Transmitter (QCP-4K-HDMITX) and Receiver (QCP-4K-HDMIRX), is available for purchase now for $999 at authorized dealers. The transmitter and receiver can also be purchased individually for $599 and $499 respectively, and the optional charging dock cradle is available separately for $499.

About Optoma Technology

Optoma combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to deliver remarkable visual display products designed to connect audiences with engaging video and audio experiences. From the company’s ProScene projectors and Creative Touch interactive flat panel displays, to LED displays, Optoma’s suite of products can meet the demands of nearly any professional environment, including conference rooms and classrooms, digital signage, corporate, houses of worship, retail, simulation environments and control rooms. Optoma Technology is the U.S. headquarters for The Optoma Group, with continental headquarters also in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.optoma.com.

*Optoma is the #1 brand worldwide for 4K projectors, according to PMA, Q1-Q2 2019 data.

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Industry: Healthcare

OCLI Expands to Improve Ophthalmic Patient Care in Patchogue, New York

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The OCLI Patchogue Eye Team of Doctors Jack Oats, Chasidy Singleton and John Wittpenn

John Wittpenn, MD, looks forward to being part of the OCLI Patchogue location. “As OCLI continues to strengthen our Suffolk county presence, we can offer more patients greater access to the exceptional eye care provided by OCLI renowned eye care providers.”


PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (PRWEB)

OCLI, a Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) managed practice, has opened a new location in Patchogue today, directly across the street from Long Island Community Hospital. The address is 100 Hospital Road, Suite 216, Patchogue, NY 11772, phone number, (631) 828-3588. Chasidy Singleton, MD, has joined the practice and will have a full time presence in this location. In addition, Jack Oats, MD, and John Wittpenn, MD will be available for patients in this office as well as continuing to practice in OCLI’s East Setauket and Port Jefferson locations.

Patchogue is the 21st clinical location in New York and the 9th OCLI practice location added overall since November 2017, when Spectrum announced its strategic relationship with the growth-oriented, private equity firm Blue Sea Capital. Since then, 35 eye doctors and 14 Locations have been added across the four affiliates, expanding the leading network of nationally renowned, multi-specialty ophthalmologists and optometrists in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Tri-State region. The addition of this latest location will allow OCLI to strengthen its presence and expand its patient services further in the south eastern Suffolk, Long Island New York area.

“I am excited to be part of this expansion effort to provide the latest and best technology in eye care to a greater number of Patchogue area patients,” notes Chasidy Singleton, MD.

John Wittpenn, MD, looks forward to being part of the OCLI Patchogue location. “As OCLI continues to strengthen our Suffolk county presence, we can offer more patients greater access to the exceptional eye care provided by OCLI renowned eye care providers.”

Tom Burke, CEO of Specturm Vision Partners, is pleased to have the opportunity to support OCLI’s new Patchogue location. “The addition of these highly respected doctors to the Patchogue community further demonstrates the OCLI commitment to extending a higher level of eye care throughout the Tri-State area and backing that with the superior customer service experience that has become the hallmark of SVP.”

In its first year of business, SVP grew from 400 employees to a current total of nearly 800. The organization recently relocated to a new corporate service center in order to provide improved customer service. The company offers its network of multi-specialty ophthalmologists a complete range of business services.

For questions or further information regarding the OCLI team or Spectrum Vision Partners, please contact:            

Tom Burke                    

Chief Executive Officer                        

tburke@spectrumvisionpartners.com    

Justin Kuperberg

Chief Development Officer

jkuperberg@spectrumvisionpartners.com

About OCLI

Founded in 1997, OCLI (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. OCLI boasts 21 state-of-the-art medical facilities across Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, housing the most advanced technology available, to offer patients a variety of ophthalmic services and treatments. OCLI is led by 54 highly skilled ophthalmologists in each major sub-specialty of eye care, providing comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. OCLI also employs six Doctors of Optometry, three Physician Assistants, and one NYS Licensed Aesthetician.

About Spectrum Vision Partners

Spectrum Vision Partners (http://www.spectrumvisionpartners.com) is a leading management services organization, serving the ophthalmology sector. Spectrum Vision Partners has nearly 800 employees, providing world-class practice management and administrative solutions to a network of nationally renowned, multi-specialty ophthalmologists in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Tri-State region. The Spectrum platform in New York and Connecticut consists of 26 clinic locations, two State Licensed Ambulatory Centers, with 71 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Spectrum Vision Partners provides a comprehensive set of business support functions, including billing and collections, credential services, marketing, physician recruitment, ASC development, financial and accounting services, benefits and payroll management, and information technology. The company’s corporate service center is located at 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 111, Garden City, NY 11530.

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

Join A Fun Taiwan Group Tour in Fall Season

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Fall is the best time of the year to tour Taiwan with a group! In partnership with the travel industry of southern California, the Tourism Bureau launched a series of Taiwan tour packages for Southern Californians so they can take advantage of the low seasonal airfare. For example, Allstate Travel offers a free hotel stay with the purchase of flight tickets; Heyshoo’s in-depth tours are all-inclusive and customizable based on your personal preferences; Signet Tour takes you to explore the charming Hakka town and the fascinating Atayal indigenous tribe in Yilan; XO Tour’s agritourism route promises you a romantic farm-stay experience in southern Taiwan; Sonic Tour offers a luxury railway round-island excursion tour; America Asian Travel Center features a new itinerary that takes you to the National Taichung Theater, Antique Assam Tea Farm, Chigu Salt Mountain, Meinong Hakka Cultural Museum, National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, etc.

“The number of Americans visiting Taiwan has grown steadily. Fall is a good time to utilize off-season discount flight tickets to visit Taiwan. There are many vibrant and fun festivals to participate in such as Penghu International Bay Light Festival the features a new interactive light park with an ocean world theme. In the Hidden Sea show area, Sammy Liu, the artist being well-known for her light and shadow works, and Billy Chang, the former lead dancer of Cirque du Soleil, will perform a legendary drama of Dragon King, the guardian of oceanic peace, as well as a tutelary of Penghu Islands. And the light show at Whale Arch will surly become the hottest “Instagrammmable” attraction,” says Mr. Brad Shih, director of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau Los Angeles office.

In addition, from now until January 20th 2020, you can explore Taiwan’s most popular destinations via high-speed rail and enjoy a “two for one” fare discount sponsored by the Tourism Bureau and Taiwan High Speed Rail. “This promotion features a variety of great value packages for you to choose from. For example, a half day tour to Changhua includes an exclusive shuttle from the Taichung High Speed Rail Station and a guided walking tour of the Lukang township, and just costs less than $20 USD per person. Lukang Town presents a travel-back-in time experience where you will have a taste of delicious local meat buns and Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage,” says Mr. Brad Shi.

These deals won’t last forever; now is the time to plan your Taiwan trip and make an early reservation. For details, please visit the Taiwan tourism information website at eng.taiwan.net.tw, or visit TourTaiwan Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/TourTaiwan for the latest promotions and updates on Taiwan tourism!

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Business: Insurance

Insurance Experts Explain Why Seniors Are Considered High-Risk Drivers

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“Age is an important factor and it is analyzed by each insurance company. People over 65 are gradually becoming high-risk drivers”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why seniors are considered high-risk drivers and how this influences the car insurance costs.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/can-seniors-be-considered-high-risk-drivers/

The elderly are considered high-risk drivers by most of the insurance companies. As a direct result, they are charged more. When renewing coverage or changing the insurance providers, seniors are advised to get car insurance quotes online. Now, it is possible to compare multiple quotes in a single search page. Just use http://compare-autoinsurance.org to get quotes from many reliable insurance agencies.

Seniors are more exposed to serious or fatal injuries. The risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases as people age. The body of an elder person is frail and it is not able to sustain much damage. This aspect is extremely important for insurance companies. Keep in mind that they have to pay for medical expenses or funeral expenses.

After the age of 65, people are charged more on car insurance. The Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states the increase is caused by the following factors:

  • Reduced vision.

  • Poorer cognitive functioning.

  • Age-related diseases.

  • Prescription medications.

Hearing and sight progressively deteriorate with age. Seniors begin not to hear high pitched tones, like the ones produced by police cars, firefighter cars or railroad warnings. Visual acuity also gradually decreases. Other age-related problems may impair driving. Elder drivers are recommended to periodically take medical exams and check if they should quit driving or not.

Involvement in fatal crashes is higher among drivers ages 70‒74 and is highest among drivers ages 85 and older. An elder’s body is more susceptible to medical complications. Combine that with the diminished perception and we get a really dangerous combination.

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

Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca named to SIA Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing List for Fifth Year in a Row

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Nina Vaca, Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO

“One of the things I am most proud of at Pinnacle Group is our strong culture that values diversity where women and minorities can thrive and contribute meaningfully in this industry.”


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, named Pinnacle Group Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca to their annual Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list for the fifth time in the list’s five-year history.

Vaca founded Pinnacle Group in 1996 and under her visionary leadership it has won over 135 local and national awards for exceptional performance and has been recognized repeatedly for rapid yet sustained growth. Pinnacle Group was named fastest growing women-owned business in the country by the Women Presidents’ Organization in both 2018 and 2015 and has been featured on the Inc 500/5000 list of fastest growing private companies 13 times. Over the past 18 months, Vaca has overseen the company’s expansion into the UK and Latin America as well as the launch of the Progata Talent Platform. During that same timeframe, Pinnacle Group became the only woman- and minority-owned company to be named a Beeline Certified Strategic Partner. Vaca was inducted into SIA’s Staffing 100 Hall of Fame in 2018.

SIA created the Global Power 150 list to shine a spotlight on women in leadership positions and to recognize the significant contributions and influence of women industry-wide.

“The women named to this year’s Global Power 150 list play an important role in bringing value to the workforce solutions ecosystem, elevating not only the bottom line for their organizations but lifting up their teams through a passionate focus on employee development and creation of positive and inclusive cultures in which talent thrives,” said Subadhra Sriram, Editor & Publisher, Media Products at SIA.

By recognizing women like Vaca who have stood out as leaders and influencers in the global talent marketplace, the SIA Global Power 150 showcases the impact this diverse set of leaders, from CEOs and entrepreneurs to division heads, technologists and attorneys, have had on shaping a $490 billion global staffing industry each day.

“The women on this list are powerful forces for change in the staffing industry and I am honored to be included among them,” said Vaca. “So often you cannot be what you cannot see, so by highlighting the accomplishments of these powerful women in staffing SIA is paving the way for the next generation of transformational women leaders. One of the things I am most proud of at Pinnacle Group is our strong culture that values diversity where women and minorities can thrive and contribute meaningfully in this industry.”

The Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing list is sponsored by Bullhorn, the global leader in software for the staffing industry. Bullhorn, like Vaca, shares a passion for expanding opportunities for women in business.

“Though numbers have grown in recent years, McKinsey reports there is still less than 30 percent female representation for top leadership roles in North America alone. It is crucial that we recognize these role models, and support and celebrate continued advances,” said Art Papas, Founder and CEO of Bullhorn.

Profiles are featured in the November/December 2019 issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine.

About Nina Vaca

Nina Vaca is the Chairman and CEO of Pinnacle Group. She is also one of the few (and youngest) Latinas serving as a director of publicly traded corporations. With Women on Boards 2020, she is working to increase the number of women on public company boards. In addition to her business leadership, Vaca is a civic leader and philanthropist, working relentlessly to expand opportunities for minorities and women in business, particularly in STEM fields in the U.S. and around the world. Recently, she was elected as a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). She is also a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute as well as a German Marshall Memorial Fellow. For information and resources, visit NinaVaca.com.

About Pinnacle Group

Pinnacle Group is a leading provider of workforce solutions headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded by Nina Vaca in 1996, Pinnacle Group’s core services include talent acquisition and management, managed services (MSP), and payrolling. With an unwavering commitment to client service and a specialty in analytics and emerging technologies, Pinnacle Group provides transformational outcomes to primarily Fortune 100 clients. Its Progata Talent Platform utilizes machine learning (ML) and proprietary algorithms to help match talent with opportunity and maximize utilization rates. Pinnacle Group is consistently named one of the fastest-growing companies in the country and was named fastest-growing women-owned company in the country by the Women Presidents’ Organization in both 2015 and 2018. For more information, visit pinnacle1.com.

About Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)

Founded in 1989, SIA is the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. Their proprietary research covers all categories of employed and non-employed work including temporary staffing, independent contracting and other types of contingent labor. SIA’s independent and objective analysis provides insights into the services and suppliers operating in the workforce solutions ecosystem including staffing firms, managed service providers, recruitment process outsourcers, payrolling/compliance firms and talent acquisition technology specialists such as vendor management systems, online staffing platforms, crowdsourcing and online work services. They also provide training and accreditation with our unique Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program.

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2019 Ushers in a New Brand, a New Location and a 10-Year Anniversary for Palmetto Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC

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ROCK HILL, S.C. and FORT MILL, S.C. (PRWEB)

This year has been an exciting and productive year for Palmetto Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC. In addition to celebrating 10 years of business, Palmetto rejuvenated its brand as well as solidified its commitment to the Fort Mill community by opening a second office location.

Founded in 2008 by Rich Schlauch, MSW, LISW-CP, Palmetto Counseling and team is proud to celebrate its 10th-anniversary providing professional counseling, consulting, and coaching services to patients throughout Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and the surrounding Charlotte area.

This milestone was further solidified by the opening of a new satellite office location in Fort Mill, SC. Now, Palmetto Counseling can provide the Fort Mill area with the same reliable counseling services in a convenient location with the same mission: helping people move forward.

Palmetto Counseling is excited to continue to provide the experienced emotional and mental health support that patients depend on and the highest standards of care and excellence.

About Palmetto Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC

Palmetto Counseling has been proudly serving the communities of Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and surrounding Charlotte area since 2008. As an award-winning mental health practice, all of its therapists are licensed and have decades of combined experience working with a broad spectrum of clients, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

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Science: Biology

Agenus Implements Genedata End-to-End Biologics Workflow Platform for Immunotherapy R&D

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Genedata Biologics was the clear choice as a backbone system to support the full diversity of our complex and rapidly evolving antibody discovery processes in the US and the UK.


BASEL, Switzerland (PRWEB)

Genedata, the leading provider of enterprise software solutions for biopharmaceutical R&D, today announced that Agenus, a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies to fight cancer, has chosen Genedata Biologics® as a part of their antibody R&D workflow platform. Agenus will use the platform to support immunotherapy and vaccine pipeline programs across their global organization.

“Genedata Biologics was the clear choice as a backbone system to support the full diversity of our complex and rapidly evolving antibody discovery processes in the US and the UK,” said Dennis Underwood, Ph.D., VP Molecular and Information Systems at Agenus. The platform helps streamline Agenus’s growing pipeline of checkpoint-inhibitor candidates and simultaneously supports screening, engineering, expression, purification, and analytics processes for proteins and antibodies, including bispecifics and other innovative next-generation molecules.

Agenus scientists have set path-breaking records delivering new discoveries to the clinic in the past three years. The Genedata Biologics technology, in conjunction with Agenus’s Intelligent (Re)search (AIR) platform, will further augment Agenus scientists’ ability to capture, process, and interpret all large-molecule R&D data and is an important component of the Agenus collaborative data and information platform. Molecule, sample, assay and analytics data, including developability and manufacturability data, are shared between different project teams and sites. This enables systematic and transparent decision-making when selecting therapeutic candidates to be progressed through the clinical development pipeline.

“We are excited that Agenus, a leading company developing unique immune therapies for patients with cancer, has chosen Genedata Biologics as core infrastructure to support their biotherapeutics discovery processes,” said Othmar Pfannes, Ph.D., CEO of Genedata. “This collaboration also demonstrates that innovative, fast-paced biopharma companies can benefit from an integrated data capture and workflow management system. We look forward to a long and productive partnership helping Agenus increase the efficiency of their biologics discovery and development processes.”

About Genedata

Genedata transforms data into intelligence with innovative software solutions and domain-specific consulting services that automate complex, large-scale experimental processes and enable organizations to maximize the ROI in their R&D, spanning early discovery all the way to the clinic. Founded in 1997, Genedata is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Germany, Japan, Singapore, the UK, and the US.

http://www.genedata.com

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Technology: Computer

New Covisum® White Paper Suggests that the Concept of the Retirement Nest Egg is Dead

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Cover of The Extinction of the Nest Egg white paper

Retirement planning is less about helping clients save and manage a single nest egg and more about helping them crack the right egg at the right time.


OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB)

While historically, a sum of money saved for the future was described as a “nest egg,” the concept doesn’t accurately reflect retirement for a good portion of the U.S. population. For many, there are multiple options for saving for retirement: 401(k)s, 403(b)s, IRAs, fixed annuities, certificates of deposit and more. In addition, many working Americans receive some retirement income from Social Security or pensions.

“Retirement planning is less about helping clients save and manage a single nest egg and more about helping them crack the right egg at the right time,” said Joe Elsasser, CFP®, Founder and President of Covisum, the tech company that provides Social Security Timing®, Tax Clarity®, SmartRisk™, and Income InSight®.

In a new Covisum white paper, “The Extinction of the Nest Egg: How Successful Advisors Are Adopting a Carton Approach,” Elsasser explains how the current tax system, Social Security rules and other factors interact. The white paper reveals how advisors can identify and address the issues created by these interactions and how to deliver smart, sophisticated retirement income strategies that pull from many income streams, not just one.

“Many Americans believe that they have their retirement strategy figured out or that it’s as simple as getting their Social Security check and making 401(k) withdrawals. For some, it may be that simple, but it’s also likely that there are number factors they haven’t considered. For example, are they considering how much of their money is spendable versus how much is needed to pay taxes?” said Elsasser. “Unaware of the complex interactions between retirement income streams, they may not think they need a financial advisor, and they remain unaware of how additional help can deliver better outcomes.”

The latest financial technology can now integrate retirement considerations in a process that is easy for both the advisor and the client to understand. Graphs and charts can visually demonstrate that retirement decisions should not be made in a vacuum and show how the different decisions interact. With the right tools, advisors can even test the strategy against unexpected stress events like a down-market or an early death.

“Developed by thought leaders who understand the intricacies and interrelated nature of retirement considerations, technology can now integrate retirement considerations in a process that is simple for both the financial advisor and the client to understand,” Elsasser said. “Advisors can show how one decision can interact with a seemingly unrelated decision to either cost or save the retiree money, and they can show in dollars how much they can either earn or save clients.”

A good advisor with the right technology can be incredibly valuable to retirees by preventing unnecessary headaches caused by an unforeseen tax jump or a less-than-optimal Social Security claiming decision. Retirees can save thousands of dollars that otherwise would have gone to taxes by working with an advisor who adopts a carton approach to financial planning.

About Covisum

Covisum® is a financial tech company that finds significant gaps in financial understanding and builds software solutions to help advisors and financial institutions grow and improve lives through better retirement decisions. With our proven process, advisors are able to streamline their practices, offer actionable insights and utilize successful marketing tactics. Covisum powers some of the nation’s largest financial planning institutions and serves more than 20,000 financial advisors.

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Technology: Electronics

Moscow-City Skyscrapers Streamline Parking Access and Control with Secure RFID

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Moscow-City

The system’s two-step authentication means that only authorized equipment can handle the secure protocol and the data exchange with the UCODE DNA based tag. Without the required cryptographic secrets, other readers would query the tag in vain


WEILBURG, Germany (PRWEB)

FEIG ELECTRONIC, a leading global supplier of radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and antennas with fifty years of industry experience, announces the deployment of the UCODE DNA RFID security and parking contactless identification solution in the Moscow International Business Center, known as Moscow-City, one of the world’s largest business district projects.

The management of Moscow-City not only selected long-range, passive UHF RFID to implement in its controlled parking areas, it also chose to implement UCODE DNA, the highest form of secure RAIN RFID technology, developed by NXP Semiconductors.    

“Underscoring NXP’s innovation and leadership in developing advanced RAIN RFID technologies, our UCODE DNA was chosen to be incorporated with the FEIG and ISBC implementation of the contactless identification system in the prestigious Moscow-City,” said Mahdi Mekic, marketing director for RAIN RFID with NXP Semiconductors. “This exciting project represents yet another successful deployment of NXP’s contactless portfolio, and showcases our continued ability to meet the high-security requirements of highly demanding applications without compromising user convenience.”

“UCODE DNA is considered the only identification technology to match the physical protection of a barrier with the cybersecurity necessary to truly protect entrances from unauthorized access,” said Manuel Haertlé, senior product manager for FEIG Electronic. “As a respected contactless payment technology company, FEIG applies security know-how from its payment terminals, which are fully certified according to the latest high-class security standards, into our RFID systems. FEIG vehicle access control RFID readers incorporate advanced secure key storage elements, supporting various methods for secure key injection.”

FEIG’s partner ISBC Group provided the knowledge and support for this successful implementation using FEIG’s long-range UHF RFID. The resulting system enables authorized vehicle entry into areas reserved for private residential use or corporate tenants, while also allowing the availability of temporary, fee-based visitor parking. Thanks to the cryptographic authentication of UCODE DNA, both the tag and reader must go through an authentication procedure before the reader will validate the data from the tag, which is transmitted wirelessly. This level of authentication is typically used in the most secure data communication networks.

“The system’s two-step authentication means that only authorized equipment can handle the secure protocol and the data exchange with the UCODE DNA based tag. Without the required cryptographic secrets, other readers would query the tag in vain, because the tag’s response cannot be interpreted or understood,” said Andrey Krasovskiy, director of the RFID department at ISBC Group. “On top of this, each data exchange in the authentication process is unique, so even if a malicious actor were to intercept the communication, the transmission is only good for a single exchange and the tag’s unique identity is protected from cloning.”

Established in 1992 and still growing, Moscow-City is the revitalization and transformation of an industrial riverfront into a new, modern, vibrant and upscale business and residential district. A mix of residential, hotel, office, retail and entertainment facilities, it is located about four kilometers west of Red Square along the Moscow River. Twelve of the twenty-three planned facilities have already been completed, with seven currently under construction. Six skyscrapers in Moscow-City reach a height of at least 300 meters, including Europe’s tallest building, Federation Tower, which rises more than 100 stories.

Partnering with ISBC and deploying FEIG Electronic RFID solutions, the Moscow International Business Center is delivering security and access control to its city center today, as it grows into the city of tomorrow.

About FEIG ELECTRONIC

FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH, a leading global supplier of RFID readers and antennas is one of the few suppliers worldwide offering RFID readers and antennas for all standard operating frequencies: LF (125 kHz), HF (13.56 MHz), UHF (860-960 MHz). A trusted pioneer in RFID with more than 50 years of industry experience, FEIG ELECTRONIC delivers unrivaled data collection, authentication, and identification solutions, as well as secure contactless payment systems. Readers from FEIG ELECTRONIC, which are available for plug-in, desktop, and handheld applications, support next-generation contactless credit cards, debit cards, smart cards, NFC and access control credentials to enable fast, accurate, reliable and secure transactions. For more information, visit: http://www.feig.de/en

About ISBC

Founded in Moscow in 2002, ISBC Group provides knowledge and support to integrators for their successful implementation of RFID and smart card-based solutions. The company specializes in the distribution of smart card equipment, contact and contactless card manufacturing, smart card and RFID personalization services, and information security. Its Research and Design Center is focused specifically on RFID, primarily HF and UHF solutions with NXP tags, and software development for the smart card industry. For more information visit: https://isbc-cards.com/

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

StereoBuyers Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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NEW YORK, N.Y. and BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

StereoBuyers, the preeminent organization for businesses and individuals looking to sell pre-owned vintage or high-end stereo equipment, is pleased to celebrate its 20th anniversary. A noted national leader in the space, StereoBuyers has assisted tens of thousands of customers since 1999. 

Through its time-tested process, StereoBuyers makes it easy for customers to sell classic and high-end amplifiers, turntables, speakers, preamplifiers, vintage receivers, CD players, tuners and additional stereo gear in working condition from the 1950s to current day equipment from brands like McIntosh, Audio Research, Mark Levinson and Marantz. Presently operating out of New York City and Boulder, Colo., the company plans to open a third location in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2020.

“Our first 20 years has been a dream come true,” said founder Adam Wexler. “In my wildest dreams I never thought StereoBuyers, which started in my college dorm room, and my two additional audio companies would blossom into brands that have helped so many people realize their various audiophile dreams.” Our entire team looks forward to the next 20 years in this exciting and beautifully nostalgic industry.” 

StereoBuyers’ services are complemented by owner Adam Wexler’s two other audio-themed companies – Resolution Audio Video, one of the nation’s premier upscale audio, video, and home automation integrators along with his brand High End Audio Auctions.  

The trio of companies presents a unique shopping experience for customers looking to sell classic equipment, purchase rare audio products, or integrate high-end audio and video systems into their homes or businesses.  

High End Audio Auctions is a trusted place for enthusiasts to buy classic equipment. “Like in any industry, there are good and sour apples,” Wexler said.“Therefore, many years ago we decided to offer consumers this auction site so there would be no confusion on where to find trusted equipment. We are proud to have served over 20,000 people at the location.”  

Resolution Audio Video has worked with hundreds of customers including many luxury locations such as the unique high-fi bar in Oakland, Calif., Bar Shiru, as well as individuals and households like that of Julie Greenwald, the Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic Records.  “Operating out of the New York City allows me to partner with some of the most talented architects and designers in the world. We’re helping them by integrating some of the finest music systems and technology into their businesses and homes.We also design and install smart lighting systems, motorized shades, and high-performance home networks,” said Wexler. 

About StereoBuyers: The seeds of StereoBuyers were planted two decades ago in 1999 inside an Ithaca dorm room when founder Adam Wexler discovered an ideal way to combine his entrepreneurial spirit with an enduring love for music and technology. Since 1999, StereoBuyers has helped thousands of consumers, businesses and audiophiles sell their pre-owned vintage or high-end stereo equipment.

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