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Society: Christianity

Help My Unbelief” is a wholesome book that allows the readers to understand the universe as a place where everyone lives

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“I Believe: Help My Unbelief”: a compelling account that inspires the readers to be confident to describe their personal struggles and reaffirming faith. “I Believe: Help My Unbelief” is the creation of published author Larry O. Sullivan, a senior minister desiring to serve people through preaching, teaching, and counseling. He realized many Christians have a distorted view of what it means to live as God intended.

Sullivan writes, “In Mark 9, a father whose son was tormented by a demon came to Jesus for healing. The words of the father sound familiarly inconsistent, “I believe; help my unbelief.” We must admire his transparency, which resonates with us. He wanted more than anything for his son to be healed. Only this itinerant teacher could heal him from the threat of injury and possibly death. When he went to the disciples first and they couldn’t heal his boy, then his faith was shaken. The inconsistency in his words describes a common reality we share as human beings. Believing and having unbelief at the same time sounds like a contradiction.

“The objective is to know all people have beliefs and doubts. It is obvious at home, in school, at work—everywhere. Sometimes Christians need to hear one can believe and be given permission to have doubts in matters of faith. Long-established interpretations and organizational structures may be necessary but are not to displace the reality of God’s love, grace, and truth, shown in the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

“I Believe; Help My Unbelief is an attempt to give the reader permission to find positive joy and love for God and demonstrated in our love for each other. It is not necessary to be examples to the world as keepers of truth but rather embracing the love for all people just as God has loved us. This is one thing all Christians can agree upon—to love all people as God has loved us.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sullivan’s new book is a riveting memoir enabling the readers to grow not as people who think everyone is required to have all the answers for life but rather in one’s vulnerability.

With this purpose, the author urges the readers to have a positive outlook on life and love for God.

View a synopsis of “I Believe: Help My Unbelief” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “I Believe: Help My Unbelief” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “I Believe: Help My Unbelief,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Electronics

Registration Opens for SPIE Photonics West 2020, the Largest Annual International Optics and Photonics Conference

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SPIE Photonics West 2019: Exhibitor-floor opening

SPIE Photonics West 2019: Exhibitor-floor opening

Each year, SPIE Photonics West showcases the latest in applications, technologies, and discoveries in optics and photonics.


BELLINGHAM, Wash. (PRWEB)

In February 2020, SPIE Photonics West, the largest annual international conference in optics and photonics, will host researchers, innovators, and business leaders from across the globe at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.

From February 1-6, SPIE Photonics West 2020 will welcome an estimated 23,000 registered attendees, 1,350 exhibitors, and more than 5,000 technical presentations. In addition, 2020 marks the inaugural SPIE AR/VR/MR conference as well as the industry-focused SPIE Venture Summit, part of an expanded entrepreneur program.

Each year, SPIE Photonics West showcases the latest in applications, technologies, and discoveries in optics and photonics, with three major conference tracks: BiOS, highlighting new research in biophotonics, biomedical optics, and applications of medical imaging; LASE, with its focus on the laser industry and applications; and OPTO, showcasing optoelectronics, photonic materials, and related devices.

From the SPIE BiOS Hot Topics speakers during Photonics West’s opening weekend, to the SPIE Prism Awards and 10th annual SPIE Startup Challenge later in the week, Photonics West will showcase innovative technologies and industry developments across the optics spectrum. Nobel Laureate Eric Betzig will give a plenary; additional plenaries will cover next-generation data centers, quantum computing, as well as other trending applications of photonics.

The brand-new, three-day SPIE AR/VR/MR conference incorporates an academic track, including the Student Optical Design Challenge; a two-day Expo + Demos event at which attendees will experience the entire ecosystem of cross-reality (XR) hardware; a selection of courses covering XR technologies and industry expectations; two days of more than 40 industry leaders sharing trends and insights; and end-of-day networking receptions. All attendees with full conference registration for Photonics West have access to the SPIE AR/VR/MR conference.

Featuring hundreds of product launches, live demonstrations, and technologies on display, the BiOS Expo and Photonics West Exhibition are both free and open to the public: the 200-exhibitor-strong BiOS Expo – featuring the latest technology in biomedical optics and healthcare applications – is open 1-2 February; the Photonics West Exhibition, 4-6 February, showcases the latest in optics and photonics innovations from more than 30 countries.

“With last year’s Photonics West we had a banner year, with more than 23,000 registered attendees, 1,350 exhibitors, and 5,200 papers; this year already looks to match or even exceed these numbers,” notes SPIE Senior Director of Technical Programs and Proceedings Marilyn Gorsuch, who is also the event manager for Photonics West. “Each year, Photonics West, as the first global photonics event of the year, sets the tone for academic, industry, and government communities. With a Nobel laureate giving a plenary talk, our BiOS Hot Topics speakers covering a comprehensive range of exciting topics on the latest biomedical innovations, our new, AR/VR/MR co-located conference making its debut, and with the most ambitious and value-driven industry-focused program to date, Photonics West 2020 promises to be the most engaging, thought-provoking, must-attend gathering in our field.”

In addition to the conferences and exhibitions, Photonics West also hosts the SPIE Career Summit, with its various professional-development sessions and multiple networking opportunities; 65 courses covering such topics as Medical Laser-Tissue Interactions and Optical Measurements for Automotive Displays & Lighting; and a comprehensive job fair, 4-5 February.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://spie.org/pw

About SPIE

SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics, an educational not-for-profit organization founded in 1955 to advance light-based science, engineering, and technology. The Society serves 255,000 constituents from 183 countries, offering conferences and their published proceedings, continuing education, books, journals, and the SPIE Digital Library. In 2019, SPIE provided more than $5 million in community support including scholarships and awards, outreach and advocacy programs, travel grants, public policy, and educational resources. http://www.spie.org.

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Industry: Healthcare

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, region’s most comprehensive orthopedic practice

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“I’m proud and excited to help patients full-time alongside Dr. Chilvers in Gillette,” says Dr. Morman. “We are a part of the region’s most comprehensive, specialty-trained orthopedic practice, and our additional Gillette specialists provide coverage for the entire spectrum of orthopedic needs.”


GILLETTE, Wyo. (PRWEB)

Dr. Peg Chilvers and Dr. Monica Morman are available to see patients in need of care five days a week at the Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center of Wyoming Gillette office, located at the corner of Highway 59 and Country Club Road at 2201 South Douglas Hwy, Suite 120. Patients seeking specialized orthopedic care can schedule an appointment by calling the practice at (307) 670-9150, or visit http://www.bhosc.com to easily request an appointment online.

Now available full-time in Gillette, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Chilvers has expertise that includes a wide variety of advanced procedures and techniques to promptly and effectively diagnose and treat injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Joining Dr. Chilvers is Dr. Morman, who has over 15 years of experience in serving patients in Gillette. As a dual-fellowship-trained shoulder and hand surgeon, Dr. Morman specializes in the treatment of injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hand.

After receiving her Doctor of Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Dr. Chilvers went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Arizona in Tucson. Following her residency, Dr. Chilvers underwent extensive specialty training by completing fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dr. Morman graduated with honors from The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her internship and orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Morman later obtained additional specialty training in hand surgery through a fellowship at The Hand Center of San Antonio in San Antonio before completing a Harvard University fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Health

50 Years Young – Zimmer MedizinSysteme Celebrates 50 Years in Business and Builds Toward the Next 50

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Zimmer Celebrates 50 Years Young - Providing outstanding customer service has been a priority for us since Zimmer's early days in Germany! Here is a picture of the first official 'Zimmer Customer Service Bus'. When you saw the "Z" on the front of this VW

Zimmer Celebrates 50 Years Young – Early days, the first official ‘Zimmer Customer Service Bus’.

The company’s 50-year journey to today’s success parallels the entrepreneurial endeavors of three generations of the Zimmer family.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Zimmer USA announced that 2019 marks the 50th year in business for its German parent company, Zimmer MedizinSysteme.

The 50th anniversary celebration has been ongoing throughout this year, with parties at both the German and American headquarters. Zimmer USA published an article, looking back at the story and pictures of its evolution since 1969. Zimmer MedizinSysteme started as a manufacturer of physiotherapy devices, growing into its position today as a global leader of device manufacturing for the physiotherapy and aesthetic medicine fields.

Zimmer MedizineSysteme is a family company that began humbly, in Ulm, Germany. Later, in 1986, Zimmer MedizinSystems, an American company, was established as its US distribution arm. (The German parent company is Zimmer MedizinSysteme, while the American subsidiary is Zimmer MedizinSystems, with an “s” at the end.) Today, Zimmer USA has offices in Irvine, CA and Allentown, PA. Zimmer MedizinSysteme has expanded throughout the rest of the world, focusing on creating quality products for Aesthetics, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine and Podiatry, with innovative Cardiology and diagnostic products complementing its range of offerings.

Around the globe, the Zimmer name is associated with its flagship Cryo devices. The company has set the gold standard for Cryotherapy and skin cooling systems, having sold over 45,000 of these all-natural cryotherapy delivery systems. The product has also significantly contributed to safer laser treatments while improving patient comfort.

Zimmer MedizinSysteme also takes its place on the world stage for its recent collaboration announcement. Zimmer has developed the new CoolTone device for Allergan plc – the leading global pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of the original Botox®. CoolTone is a non-invasive, magnetic field device for body contouring and fat reduction.

Another testament to its continued growth, Zimmer’s progressive Z Wave Q Radial Pulse Technology device has just made its debut on the medical aesthetics market. Like the rest of the Z Wave family of non-invasive devices, the Z Wave Q is FDA cleared for the temporary reduction of the appearance of cellulite, the temporary increase in local blood circulation and to relieve minor muscle aches and pains. Z Wave Q may also be used as an adjunct in Cryolipolysis™ (CoolSculpting™) and other body contouring treatments for enhanced results. A new water-cooled generator enables the device to operate with a 50% softer sound than its predecessor, the acclaimed Z Wave Pro, while providing equally effective results. In fact, Zimmer touts the Z Wave Q as the “quietest shockwave device on the market”.

The company’s 50-year journey to today’s success parallels the entrepreneurial endeavors of three generations of the Zimmer family. In the early 1930’s, the seeds for the business were planted by Erich Zimmer, the grandfather of Zimmer’s current co-CEOs. In 1969, the modern incarnation of Zimmer MedizinSysteme was founded by Erich’s sons, Bernd and Peter Zimmer. In 2013, Bernd’s sons, Armin and Michael Zimmer, took the positions of co-CEOs. Additional family members are employed within the company, continuing with the business’s family-run tradition.

Today, Zimmer MedizinSysteme operates worldwide with hundreds of employees and provides a source of income for thousands. The company is a world market leader in cutting-edge medical devices and looks toward another 50 years of growth.

About Zimmer MedizinSystems

Zimmer MedizinSystems in Irvine, California, with its parent company based in Neu-Ulm, Germany, has 50 years of expertise in manufacturing high quality medical devices. Originating as a manufacturer of physiotherapy devices, Zimmer rapidly evolved as a global leader in the aesthetic industry. The company is represented in over 110 countries worldwide by local distributors who provide exemplary service.

Zimmer’s Aesthetic Division manufactures award-winning devices for the treatment of cellulite and enhancing body contouring, as well as skin cooling during laser and other dermatological treatments. Zimmer’s Z Wave and Z Cryo, devices utilize advanced Radial Pulse Therapy and Cryotherapy technologies. With over 45,000 Cryo units sold, the company has set the gold standard for Cryotherapy and skin cooling systems and has significantly contributed to safer laser treatments while improving patient comfort.

For more information on these and other products offered in the USA, please visit the company’s website at http://www.ZimmerUSA.com, call 800-327-3576 or email info@ZimmerUSA.com.

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Society: Christianity

A Journey From Despair to Hope” is a moving tale of hope and faith in the face of life’s greatest trials

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“You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope”: a poignant and powerful tale of faith, hope, and one woman’s remarkable God-given resilience in the face of chaos and tragedy. “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope” is the creation of published author, Linda Thompson, a leader in her local Celebrate Recovery Group.

Thompson states: “The pages of this book could not contain the blessings God has given in the course of writing it. So often, I am just not aware.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Linda Thompson’s new book is the account of how one woman found healing from the chaos of her past and how God turned a potentially devastating slew of life’s most trying experiences into a message of hope, love, and worthiness. Any storm, Thompson’s story reveals, might be weathered by simply trusting in God’s plan and embracing His will.

View a synopsis of “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “You Are Worthy: A Journey From Despair to Hope”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Electronics

HarbisonWalker International Introduces MULE-R – a lift-assist robot uniquely designed for the refractory industry

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HWI recently conducted customer training with the MULE-R.

As proven in the construction industry, the MULE-R greatly extends a worker’s ergonomic range, reducing the likelihood of strain and injuries, while allowing for greater productivity, efficiency, and an improved work environment.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

HarbisonWalker International (HWI), the largest supplier of refractory products and services in North America, has introduced the new MULE-R (Material Unit Lift Enhancer – Refractory). The MULE-R is a first of its kind, lift assist technology designed expressly for the refractory industry that provides workers with numerous safety, ergonomic, and productivity benefits while placing refractory materials in manufacturing environments.

The device has been created in partnership with Construction Robotics, developers of the original MULE, which is used for concrete block placement in the construction industry. The MULE-R has been adapted with a vacuum gripper specifically designed for handing refractory bricks in tight working spaces. It is available through HWI and its partner D. Martin Enterprises, a distributor of HWI products for the steel industry.

“Anyone who’s ever lined a steel ladle knows it can be physically demanding. The safety and workforce benefits of this technology for our installers and customers are tremendous,” said Don Abrino, Senior Director of Outside Technology and Open Innovation.

“As proven in the construction industry, the MULE-R greatly extends a worker’s ergonomic range, reducing the likelihood of strain and injuries, while allowing for greater productivity, efficiency, and an improved work environment.” added Abrino.

Unlike some other lift assist devices that have been available for manufacturers, the MULE-R is inherently fit for heavy construction, so it works exceptionally well in refractory installation environments. The free-standing device is simple and intuitive for users to operate.

Adaptation for refractory industry use of the Construction Robotics’ original MULE technology evolved out of HWI’s Open Innovation program at the company’s Advanced Technology Research Center (ATRC). As part of its continued commitment to advance industry technologies, HWI created the Open Innovation program in 2017 to apply technologies and best practices from across all industries for refractory innovations.

“We’ve designed the MULE to work alongside humans, rather than replacing them. Our innovations are borne out of finding ways for workers to benefit from a machine taking the physical strain out of the work, or increasing production speed,” said Scott Peters, president and co-founder, Construction Robotics.

“We’re excited to innovate with HWI to deliver refractory solutions. With so many similar challenges in materials handling, serving the refractory industry is a natural extension of our mission to develop affordable, leading-edge robotics and automation equipment,” added Peters.

Currently, the MULE-R supports the installation of steel industry refractory bricks for argon oxygen decarburization (AOD), electric arc furnace (EAF) processes, or ladle installation end-users. The product is now readily available for steel industry customers, and HWI is working to adapt the technology for customers in other industries and applications.

MULE-R product orders include a comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and training service package. For more information, contact Mark Zikesch, applications specialist with HWI’s Value Added Service team at 219-299-4575, or Jason Crawford at D. Martin Enterprises at 219-872-8211.

About HarbisonWalker International

With more than 150 years of industry leadership and global recognition, HarbisonWalker International is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company’s international network spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with 18 manufacturing plants, 30 global sourcing centers, and technology facilities in both the United States and China. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence. Visit http://thinkhwi.com.

About Construction Robotics

Construction Robotics (CR) is reinventing the construction industry by implementing innovative technology focused on improving the health, safety, and productivity of the construction worker. CR’s products integrate seamlessly with the built environment of today and tomorrow. With over 650,000 square feet of installed masonry on over 100 projects ranging from multi-family homes to high profile government buildings and award-winning sports complexes, Construction Robotics is the industry leader in improving how we build. Visit http://robotics.build .

About D. Martin Enterprises

Founded in 1975, D. Martin Enterprises (DME) is a small family run business that prides itself in bringing quality products and service to the US steel industry. A leader in providing skilled labor forces, non-ferrous and ferrous scrap, top of the line refractories, and equipment to mini-mills across the country, D. Martin Enterprises has a strong commitment to its customers. With over forty years of experience, DME consistently seeks out innovative ways to ensure its vendors and customers achieve maximum profits.

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health and fitness

Semblance Medspa in Albany, New York, Expands Progressive Aesthetic Service Offerings to Include Exilis Ultra 360™ Skin Tightening

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Exilis is the first and only device to combine radiofrequency energy with ultrasound for dramatic skin tightening benefits anywhere you need it.


ALBANY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Dr. Farah Sajid, owner and visionary of Semblance Medspa in Albany, New York, is proud to provide a new treatment for skin tightening: Exilis Ultra 360™, a highly effective skin tightening device for the face and body with little to no downtime.

Exilis is the first and only device to combine radiofrequency energy with ultrasound for dramatic skin tightening benefits anywhere you need it. This comfortable treatment, which uses integrated cooling for comfort and can be compared to the feeling of a hot stone massage, is clinically proven to tighten skin, diminish cellulite, and provide other textural improvements to skin with little to no downtime or side effects.

Dr. Sajid’s passion for self-care and self-confidence is what inspired her to create Semblance Medspa. She is dedicated to providing the leading aesthetic and body contouring treatments to help people achieve their goals with the highest level of results and comfort possible.

In addition to Exilis skin tightening, Dr. Sajid has carefully selected a wide range of proven treatments that deliver optimal benefits, including CoolSculpting®, the world’s #1 non-surgical fat reduction treatment, and Emsculpt®, a state-of-the-art non-surgical butt-lift and muscle-toning treatment. Other advanced skin tightening treatments at Semblance include Vivace™, the most advanced microneedling treatment available, as well as a non-surgical eyelid lift for rejuvenating the delicate skin around the eyelids. Semblance Medspa also offers Botox® and dermal fillers, PRP Facial and PRP Hair Restoration, laser hair removal, acclaimed Halo™ laser skin renewal, BBL™ photofacial, chemical peels, facials, Skinwave and Dermasweep microdermabrasion, medically-supervised weight loss, IV Hydration Therapy, and more.

For more information about Exilis skin tightening at Semblance Medspa or to schedule a consultation, call 518.599.0008.

About Semblance Medspa

Created by Dr. Farah Sajid, Semblance Medspa is on a mission to bring out your personal best with the highest level of non-surgical aesthetic and body contouring treatments on the market. Dr. Sajid has designed a leading menu of acclaimed treatments, including non-invasive body contouring CoolSculpting® and Emsculpt®. Dr. Sajid and the team of skin care experts at Semblance Medspa also offer advanced skin rejuvenation treatments such as Vivace™ Microneedle RF, non-surgical-eyelid-lift, and Exilis Ultra 360™ skin tightening. Other proven and trusted treatments include injectables with Botox® and dermal fillers, Halo™ laser skin renewal, BBL™ photofacial, facials, chemical peels, Dermasweep microdermabrasion, Skinwave, PRP Facials, PRP Hair Restoration, and Laser Hair Removal.

About Dr. Farah Sajid

Medical director/owner Dr. Farah Sajid’s passion to help you look and feel amazing at every stage of life inspired her to create Semblance Medspa, realizing her vision of providing the highest level of aesthetic care and wellness services. To help you achieve your personal best, Dr. Sajid has gathered a leading selection of award-winning treatments and acquired the most advanced aesthetic skills and training to provide the results you deserve with comfort and ease. She believes everyone deserves to feel healthy and beautiful, and she can’t wait to help you realize optimal vitality from the inside out!

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Industry: Healthcare

Zappix Customer Deploys Digital Surveys for Real-Time Patient Feedback

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Zappix Customer Deploys Digital Surveys for Real-Time Patient Feedback

Zappix Customer Deploys Digital Surveys for Real-Time Patient Feedback

We are proud to provide time-critical, immediate patient feedback for healthcare providers. Our solution allows healthcare workers to quickly respond to survey responses and provide premium care to patients and visitors and also monitors responses over time while providing valuable trends analysis.


BURLINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Zappix Survey Engine, another on-demand customer service product from leading Visual IVR vendor Zappix, has has been deployed by a healthcare provider as a real-time patient feedback solution as well as a long-term voice of the customer (VoC) and trends analysis tool.

Thanks to the multichannel flexibility of Zappix On-Demand Apps, this healthcare provider can easily direct patients to fast and easy to use feedback surveys through QR codes printed on flyers and posters, via links embedded in emails and other digital communication, as well as on their website.

“We are proud to provide time-critical, immediate patient feedback for healthcare providers,” said Yossi Abraham. “Our solution allows healthcare workers to quickly respond to survey responses and provide premium care to patients and visitors and also monitors responses over time while providing valuable trends analysis.”

Zappix surveys are fully customizable and easily tailored to any use case. Zappix Survey Engine customers use the tool to reach out to their customers and receive feedback after service calls, distribute evaluation forms after a conference, or automatically collect results and encourage customer service feedback after technician visits, healthcare appointments, and more.

Companies using Zappix surveys or the digital feedback solution can easily apply those insights to CX improvements with the Zappix portfolio of On-Demand Customer Service Solutions for impressive ROI, including:


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction — easy to use self-service tools

  • Reduced amount of repetitive mundane calls sent to live customer service representatives

  • High containment rates of over 80%

  • Reduction of call center costs

  • Agents empowered to focus on high-value complex calls

Fast, insightful customer feedback is at business leaders’ fingertips with the new Zappix Survey Engine and digital feedback offerings. Proactive communication, automated surveys, instant delivery, and end-to-end digitization is transforming the way customers interact with businesses.

About Zappix

Zappix delivers On-Demand Customer Service Solutions: Visual IVR, On-Demand Apps, Outbound Engagement and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The cloud-based solutions improve the customer journey during contact center interactions. The open platform enables workflow automation, rapid deployments, and seamless integration to back-end systems (CRMs, ERPs, etc.), and IVRs, and provides a comprehensive Analytics Suite.

The Zappix solution provides significant benefits and ROI: reducing costs by increasing containment rates for contact centers, improving customer experience and Net Promoter Score (NPS), creating new revenue opportunities using targeted promotional banners and automation of revenue-generating use-cases.

To learn more about Zappix, go to http://www.zappix.com

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Business: Insurance

ERISAPros Joins Vertafore’s Orange Partner Program Collaboration to Streamline Data Integration and Reduce Compliance Risk for Brokers

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We envision our Agency Partners improving their efficiency in regulatory-related account management practices with the BenefitPoint integration inside “Wrap-Tight(sm),” said Michelle Lewis, BenefitPoint Product Manager.


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

ErisaPros, LLC announces its membership in Vertafore’s Orange Partner Program, which will allow ERISAPros to retrieve client data from Vertafore’s benefits management system, BenefitPoint®, and utilize it to prepare Wrap Plan Documents using its proprietary document builder, Wrap-Tight(sm). Vertafore is the leader in integrated software for independent agents, MGAs, carriers, and states and regulators.

The Orange Partner Program provides open access and integration opportunities with Vertafore application programming interfaces (APIs) for customers and partners. The program also extends to third-party technology providers, such as ERISAPros, which is joining the program to streamline solutions for agencies and brokers.

The ability to transfer client data directly from BenefitPoint® to Wrap-Tight(sm) will alleviate multiple data entry efforts, saving time, and improving accuracy. Using the same preparer for the Wrap Plan as for the Form 5500 reduces risk for the agency and broker that may arise when the description of benefits, plan name, plan number, and/or the plan sponsor reflected on the Form 5500 is inconsistent with the information provided in the Wrap Plan Document and SPD.

“We envision our Agency Partners improving their efficiency in regulatory-related account management practices with the BenefitPoint integration inside “Wrap-Tight(sm),” said Michelle Lewis, BenefitPoint Product Manager.

ERISAPros’ proprietary Wrap-Tight(sm) compliance and document system allows an employer to save time and money by integrating all of its benefit plans into one document rather than preparing a document for each separate plan. This approach permits an employer to file one Form 5500 and distribute a single SPD, Summary Annual Report (SAR), and Summary of Material Modifications (SMM). If amendments are required in response to benefit or regulatory changes, the employer only needs to make changes to one document, rather than for each separate component benefit plan.

About ERISAPros

ERISAPros is a premium provider of ERISA reporting and disclosure consulting and compliance services, such as Form 5500s, Wrap Plan Documents, SPDs, and Premium Only Plans (POPs) for welfare benefits including group life, medical, dental, and disability insurance plans. The integration of Wrap-Tightsm with Vertafore’s client management system, BenefitPoint®, reinforces ERISAPros’ dedication to being an industry-leading, cutting-edge provider in the ever-evolving and fast-paced U.S. health and welfare benefits industry. ERISAPros has preferred partnership agreements with six of the top ten U.S. benefit brokers.

About Vertafore

For over 50 years, Vertafore, the leader in modern insurance technology, has built and supported superior InsurTech solutions to connect every point of the distribution channel. Vertafore’s agency management, ratings, regulation, compliance, and connectivity products streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and drive productivity for more North American insurance professionals than any other provider – including more than 20,000 agencies, over 1,000 carriers, and 23 state governments. Through a continual focus on operational excellence, development of innovative solutions, and alignment with key industry partners, Vertafore is leading the way for customers of all sizes by delivering results that make a difference. For more information about Vertafore, visit http://www.vertafore.com.

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Michael Eaton

Vice President of Sales

ERISA Pros, LLC

1455 Lincoln Parkway, Suite 315

Atlanta, GA 30346

Direct: 678-443-4009 | Cell: 404-307-8548

Email: meaton@erisapros.com

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Business: Executives

Inaugural Product Innovation Summit Announced, To Be Held December 3, 2019 in Research Triangle Park, NC

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The goal is to help attendees kick-start the new year. 2020 is expected to be a year of dramatic change, financial headwinds, and technology disruptions at hyper-speeds. We wanted to help leaders in companies stay ahead of the curve.


RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (PRWEB)

Plazabridge Group today announced that it will host the 2020 Product Innovation Summit. The day-long summit will be held December 3rd, 2019 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

“The goal is to help attendees kick-start the new year. 2020 is expected to be a year of dramatic change, financial headwinds, and technology disruptions at hyper-speeds. We wanted to help leaders in companies stay ahead of the curve, to network with great people and to hear how others are Innovating through these predictive changes,” explained Teresa Spangler, CEO, PlazaBridge Group.

A number of renowned keynote speakers will share engaging and actionable insights, stories and strategies to help attendees develop a methodical approach in response to the current state of business including company, people and products. Working sessions will present opportunities for collaboration and creative ideation to help participants prepare for opportunities and challenges in the coming year.

Current speakers include:


  • Paige Mullis leads Innovation and Advanced Projects for Glen Raven, where she is responsible for fostering innovation and creativity at the 139-year-old company.

  • Donald Thompson, CEO of Walk West, investor and thought leader on goal achievement, influencing company culture and driving exponential growth

  • Terrence Mills, CEO of AI.io, an industry leading data science and engineering company that envisions, conceptualizes, and delivers AI solutions in healthcare, travel, and entertainment.

  • Jonathan Opp, President and Partner at New Kind, strategist, writer, and community builder.

  • Chris Langford, Partner with Idea Fund Partners

Summit topics will include:

  • Product Innovation Leadership

  • The Next Big Ideas

  • Product Management for Success

  • Pivot to Scale

  • Funding Your Ideas or Business -Gaining Buy In!

  • Trends and Opportunities

  • Scouting for Innovations

  • Partnership Strategies for Innovation Success

To register and for more information on 2020 Production Innovation Summit, visit https://www.plazabridgegroup.com/event/2020-product-innovation-summit/.

Innovation For Good

In an effort to support those who, like Plazabridge Group, are passionate about solving big world problems, this year’s Product Innovation Summit will also feature the Innovation For Good video contest. Contest entries will include a 1-2 minute video sharing an innovative idea focused on making the world a better place. Possible categories include, but are not limited to, sustainability, clean water, financial crimes, human-trafficking, and affordable living. Video entries will be judged on creativity, purpose, demonstration and success metrics. One winner, company or individual will be awarded visibility at the event and up to $2,000 in services and cash awards to help bring that idea to life.

To enter your video contact Sabrina@plazabridgegroup.com

About Plazabridge Group

Since the dog days of 2008, Plazabridge Group has been helping companies bring innovation front and center to their company’s success. Applying unique process improvements to all aspects of revenue growth, our experts deliver on the promises of organizational impact, market advantage and the potential of innovative product strategies. When your revenue is in focus, asking Plazabridge Group associates to work with your existing teams can be a formula for lowering risk and improving opportunities to expand markets, product lines and internal business development processes. Learn more at https://www.plazabridgegroup.com/.

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