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BioFit 360 Launches CBD Sample Pak In Time For Holiday Season


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BioFit 360 Sample Pak

We understand the importance of offering fully transparent, physician-recommended CBD products with concentration levels that achieve a therapeutic dose. Those qualities, and many more, are what set us apart. – Heather Hughes

BioFit 360, an industrial hemp CBD company, recently launched its BioFit 360 Sample-Pak by request to help users familiarize themselves with BioFit 360 CBD products. The launch comes at an opportune time as the holiday season approaches, with consumers shopping for unique and valuable gifts.

The Sample-Pak includes six Gummies (30 mg CBD per gummy), four topical Relief Cream packets (10 mg CBD per packet), one sample bottle of Relief Tincture (60mg CBD per bottle), one sample bottle of Revive Tincture (60mg CBD per bottle), one sample of Calm Sleep Tincture (16mg per bottle) and one sample bottle of BioPet Tincture (16mg CBD per bottle). All of the products are third party laboratory tested, vegan, GMO-free, made-in-the-USA, organically sourced and have high customer satisfaction ratings.

“We think the Sample-Pak is a great way for people to be introduced to the benefits of BioFit 360 CBD products,” said Heather Hughes, president of BioFit 360. “We understand the importance of offering fully transparent, physician-recommended CBD products with concentration levels that achieve a therapeutic dose. Those qualities, and many more, are what set us apart. We are a group of medical professionals striving to improve the lives of others with our premium CBD products.”

It’s interesting to note that pets can also use CBD too. In fact, the BioFit 360’s labradoodle ambassadog, Frankie Feldman, was featured in a Los Angeles Times article about how he uses CBD.

In addition to BioFit 360’s pet products and Sample-Pak, the company also offers convenient Go-Paks for travelers and university students; and full-size bottles of Relax Vegan Gummies; Relief, Revive and Calm Sleep tincture oils; and a unique topical Relief Cream, all available on their website.

For more information about BioFit 360 and its products, visit https://www.biofit360.com.

About BioFit 360

BioFit 360 is an industrial hemp derived CBD company offering gummies, topicals and tinctures for humans and pets. BioFit 360 was founded by a group of medical professionals seeking natural alternatives to managing sleeplessness, pain, inflammation and anxiety. All of the company’s industrial hemp derived CBD products are third party laboratory tested, THC-Free (less than 0.3%), vegan, GMO-Free, made-in-the-USA, organically sourced, and have the highest customer satisfaction ratings.

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Evocative Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times


Evocative announced today that it has been ranked no. 6 by the San Francisco Business Times on the annual Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area list, and no. 2. in the East Bay list. These are exclusive rankings of the region’s fastest growing private companies; one of the most important segments of the local economy. The winners and rankings were unveiled at an awards gala on October 17, 2019 at the San Francisco Four Seasons Hotel. This is Evocative’s first year on both lists.

The companies on this year’s lists ranked between 28 percent and 1,984% growth. Companies are ranked by percentage of revenue growth increase between 2016 and 2018. They were required to have at least $200,000 in revenue in 2016 and must be privately held and headquartered in the counties covered by the Business Times (San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa & Marin).

Evocative revenue growth rate from 2016 through 2018 is 524%.

“Our region is renowned as a hub for innovation and as an ecosystem that fosters growth companies, said Mary Huss, Publisher of the San Francisco Business Times. Evocative Data Centers, along with all of the companies on the list deserve special recognition because they fuel our regional economy.”

“We are thrilled, humbled and honored to be part of the fastest growing private companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and would like to thank all of our customers, employees and partners” said Arman Khalili, CEO of Evocative. The CEO states with a smile, “Evocative’s mission is to be the leading internet infrastructure provider for the San Francisco Bay Area.” It is apparent that Evocative’ focus on its clients is directly related to its success. This year’s recognition follows marks the 1st nomination where Evocative was named 100 fastest growing San Francisco Bay Area Company since its inception in 2017.

View SFBT Fast100 Bay Area list here: http://bizj.us/1pzs6l

View SFBT Fast50 East Bay list here: http://bizj.us/1pzs6k

About Evocative

Evocative Data Centers is a rapidly growing national provider of internet infrastructure, hosting and managed services. Composed of dedicated, experienced, internet entrepreneurs with a deep passion for their work, Evocative’s founders are constantly striving to make a better internet where there is full transparency between service provider and end-user. Evocative provides Network, Colocation, Hosting and multi-cloud services in 5 markets Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas and Reston, VA.

For additional information on our services, please visit http://www.evocative.com/.

About San Francisco Business Times

The San Francisco Business Times is the #1 print and online source for Bay Area business news and information on the most successful people, companies and transactions in the region. Every Friday, the Business Times arrives with an in-depth lineup of breaking local news stories, business profiles and valuable industry rankings. From technology and sustainability to small business, biotech, hospitality, real estate and banking, the Business Times covers the most relevant and timely topics for the Bay Area business community. SanFranciscoBusinessTimes.com takes the Business Times brand known for its insight, analysis and high journalistic standards and extends it to the Internet. Thousands of established and up and coming executives visit SanFranciscoBusinessTimes.com every day looking for the information they need to do Business in the Bay Area.

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Destination Imagination Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant


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A Motorola-sponsored Destination Imagination team from The YMCA of Metro Chicago works on their Engineering Challenge solution.

Destination Imagination (DI), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching students the creative process through hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) and service learning challenges, today announced it has received a grant for $45,000 from Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Through the grant, Destination Imagination will have the opportunity to further expand access to its program for students in under-resourced communities. The Motorola Solutions Foundation awards grants each year to organizations, such as Destination Imagination, which support and advance public safety programs and technology and engineering education initiatives.

“Now more than ever, it is critically important for organizations to help close the STEM gap by providing underrepresented communities with greater access to hands-on STEM projects,” said Michele Tuck-Ponder, Executive Director of Destination Imagination, Inc. “We are honored to continue working with Motorola Solutions Foundation on this significant mission, and through this generous grant, we will have the opportunity to empower hundreds of students from diverse backgrounds.”

This year, Motorola Solutions Foundation grants will support programs that help more than two million students, teachers, first responders and community members around the globe. There is a specific focus on providing grants to programs that impact underrepresented populations, including females, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans and others.

“We are very pleased to support the work of Destination Imagination,” said Monica Mueller, executive director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation. “We believe in organizations that foster innovation and drive change, and we’re proud to be part of the positive impact they are making in the community.”

For additional information on Motorola Solutions Foundation grants program, visit: http://motorolasolutions.com/foundation. For more information on Destination Imagination, please visit http://destinationimagination.org.

About Destination Imagination, Inc.

Destination Imagination, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-led non-profit organization whose purpose is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders. The organization is a leader in project-based learning experiences, where students work together in teams to solve open-ended STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and service learning Challenges and then present their solutions at tournaments. Destination Imagination has impacted more than one million students. To learn more, please visit http://destinationimagination.org.

About the Motorola Solutions Foundation

The Motorola Solutions Foundation is the charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola Solutions, the leading provider of mission-critical communications, software and video solutions that help build safer cities and thriving communities. The Motorola Solutions Foundation makes strategic grants, forges strong community partnerships and fosters innovation by funding programs in public safety education, disaster relief, employee giving programs, and technology education. The Motorola Solutions Foundation provides over $11 million in support to over 250 charitable organizations and universities in over 30 countries annually. For more information on Motorola Solutions Corporate and Foundation giving, visit our website: http://motorolasolutions.com/foundation.

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Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto


Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto

Vitarock Announces Community Partnership with TEDxToronto

“We’re thrilled to partner with TEDxToronto. The mission and values of Vitarock align with TEDx in that we both aim to challenge conventions, share solutions, and bring communities together,” said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO and Founder, Vitarock.

Vitarock, the leading online health & beauty wellness shop, is excited to announce a community partnership with TEDxToronto. This year’s theme is RISE, “what does it take for all of us, as a society, to rise together?”

TEDx (an independently organized event) is a pioneering global media platform devoted to spreading ideas and inspiring humanity to take action. Their slogan “ideas worth spreading” resonates with Vitarock who supports and champions innovative brands that minimize their impact on the environment while offering safe and exceptional quality. As a certified B Corporation, Vitarock aims to rise to use business as a force for good.

“We’re thrilled to partner with TEDxToronto. The mission and values of Vitarock align with TEDx in that we both aim to challenge conventions, share solutions, and bring communities together,” said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO and Founder, Vitarock.

“We’re so thankful to have Vitarock join as a partner. TEDxToronto brings corporations, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and individuals together and provides a platform for innovative ideas,” said Amit Shah, Partnerships, TEDxToronto. “Vitarock embodies the spirit of what TEDx stands for.”

The event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works. Tickets for TEDxToronto – one of Canada’s largest TEDx conferences – are available at tedxtoronto.com/tickets/. To learn more about this year’s speaker lineup, click here. Attendees will receive a special pure, green, safe, and fair gift from Vitarock. Use VITAROCK10 to receive 10% off an admission ticket. If you can’t attend the conference in person, you can catch the speakers and performances through the livestream. Visit http://www.tedxtoronto.com on October 26 to catch the talks in real time.

To learn more about Vitarock, discover their extensive product selection, and explore educational wellness content, check out Vitarock.com in the US and Vitarock.ca in Canada.

About Vitarock

Vitarock is an online wellness shop for the socially-conscious community. When you shop at Vitarock, you can rest assured that each of the brands we carry are pre-screened and close to being 100% natural. Customers look to Vitarock as a trusted source of highly-curated everyday products, from our selection of natural and health conscious body care, food, supplements and home care. With over 10,000 products to choose from, we believe in supporting brands that do their part in minimizing their impact on their environment while offering safe and exceptional quality. As a certified B Corporation Business, we guarantee our products to be: Pure, Green, Safe & Fair.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

About TED

TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or fewer) delivered by today’s leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED’s annual conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, and made available, free, on TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi OkonjoIweala, Sal Khan and Daniel Kahneman.

TED’s open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts as well as translations from thousands of volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TEDEd; the annual million-dollar TED Prize, which funds exceptional individuals with a “wish,” or idea, to create change in the world; TEDx, which provides licenses to thousands of individuals and groups who host local, self-organized TEDstyle events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities.

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Intalere Joins With National Rural Health Association as Exclusive Group Purchasing Partner


Intalere, the healthcare industry leader in delivering solutions designed for improved financial, operational and clinical health for our partners, and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) today announced a new partnership recognizing Intalere as the exclusive group purchasing partner of NRHA.

NRHA is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 21,000 members whose mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues through advocacy, communications, education and research. Its membership includes a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, including practitioners, facilities, educators, and state and federal agencies, all dedicated to advancing care in rural America.

“Rural facilities face many unique challenges and there is a need for additional attention and resources aimed at improving health in rural America,” said Julia McAllister, Intalere Senior Vice President of Sales. “Intalere is committed to working with NRHA in providing solutions that meet the unique needs of critical access hospitals and rural healthcare providers. The goal is not just about saving money but helping facilities to be sustainable and remain independent.”

As NRHA’s exclusive group purchasing partner, Intalere will work with NRHA member facilities to offer resources and solutions that enhance the healthcare options of rural Americans. The partnership will build upon current initiatives including the opportunity to collaborate on customized programs. Other areas of focus will include:


  • Broadening a customized approach to cost savings utilizing a portfolio of tools, resources and contracting solutions focused on the rural healthcare market.
  • Expert guidance, resources and unparalleled customer service through supply chain experts and clinical specialists focused on helping rural facilities deal with their unique challenges.
  • Linking NRHA membership to best practices for rural healthcare providers in the areas of financial, clinical and operational efficiencies.

“Rural hospitals are an integral part of the healthcare system. Because of their significant contributions to overall community well-being, they are a critical component of communities across America,” said Larry Bedell, Executive Director of National Rural Health Association Services Corporation. “Intalere understands the needs of rural health providers and we are excited to work with them in advancing programs addressing the financial, operation and clinical challenges of our members.”

About Intalere

Intalere’s mission focuses on elevating the health of healthcare by designing solutions to improve our members’ financial, operational and clinical performance. We empower our customers and deliver measurable results through our highly personalized approach of creating strategies and programs focused on their goals. From managing their entire spend to strategic consulting around diagnosing particular areas of concern, our unique provider-owned model allows us to leverage nationally recognized best practices in supply chain and patient outcomes to drive efficiencies for our members. To learn more, visit http://www.intalere.com.

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The Best Guide For Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online


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“Online car insurance quotes are very easy to obtain and will help you get the right coverage for your needs and budget.” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains how to compare car insurance quotes online in a simple and efficient manner!

An auto insurance quote offers a price estimate for a selected policy. Clients can use multiple quotes to compare and review offers from different insurance agencies and then choose the right coverage plan for them. For more info and free quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/how-to-compare-auto-insurance-prices-online/

However, there are certain rules to follow when it comes down to comparing online quotes:


  • Make sure to get quotes for the same product. Do not compare prices for different products. For example, the price for collision will be totally different from the one for comprehensive because different factors are analyzed.
  • Use at least 5 quotes to compare prices. Make sure to gather a sufficient number of quotes for a fair comparison. If the quotes are for the same product and are accurate, the prices should not differ a lot.
  • Being honest is recommended when filling in the form. Sure, by lying or not providing the correct info, the client will get better prices online. But when the real negotiations start, the client will be closely analyzed by the insurance representatives. And the final price will be totally different from the ones obtained online.
  • Have important documents nearby when getting quotes. This will ensure that the data provided is correct. When checking prices online, make sure to have documents about car’s make and model, driving license and driving reports.
  • Clients should not be guided only by price. Drivers can surely sort the quotes by price and deduce quite easily which one is the cheapest. But the aim is to get the best for your needs, not the cheapest for everything. Check carefully what’s behind the numbers and what services are offered. And do not be afraid to contact the insurers and ask for additional explanations.
  • Diversify the sources. Get quotes from both aggregator website or directly from the companies. Compare results. If the quotes are good and the previous rules were applied, the numbers should not be that far apart.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com 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://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

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Event Clinics Announces Natasha Sprengers-Levine As COO


Event Clinics announced today the promotion of Natasha Sprengers-Levine to Chief Operating Officer (COO), effectively immediately. As COO, Ms. Sprengers-Levine will direct day-to-day operations throughout Event Clinics, with oversight of the Company’s customer facing product lines and partnerships.

Ms. Sprengers-Levine brings a proven ability to drive business growth along with exceptional market expertise to her work as COO. Since Ms. Sprengers-Levine’s addition to the Event Clinics team in 2017, the Company’s market share has grown exponentially, solidifying Event Clinics’ position as the leading provider of e-commerce solutions for elite equestrian activities.

Ms. Sprengers-Levine previous served as SVP of Strategic Partnerships, where she was instrumental in materially expanding the Company’s revenue across all Olympic equestrian disciplines in a $122B market, which resulted in solid topline growth quarter over quarter. As COO, she will continue to work closely with industry partners to ensure customer success.

“Natasha’s contributions have been instrumental in the company’s market expansion and success to date.    She is a visionary leader with an exceptional ability to deliver business results. Her proven skills in managing client facing operations, combined with her strategic thinking and industry expertise, makes her an outstanding fit for this position,” said Tara Swersie, CEO of Event Clinics.

“What I find most compelling about Event Clinics is its unique position in the equestrian marketplace. The Event Clinics platform is trusted by riders across disciplines to provide them with the tools to discover, schedule, and pay for top caliber activities. I am looking forward to the opportunity to expand our operational and customer success strategies to better serve our growing community of motivated equestrians through 2020,” said Ms. Sprengers- Levine.

Prior to joining Event Clinics in 2017, Ms. Sprengers-Levine served as Assistant Trainer at the well known Sprieser Sporthorse, where she successfully developed and launched new services to multiple satellite locations. Her leadership in the equestrian industry includes multiple awards as well as serving as the captain of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association team at the University of Vermont.

Ms. Sprengers-Levine earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy from University of Vermont in 2014. In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Sprengers-Levine is also an accomplished author who regularly contributes to industry publications that include Dressage Today, USEventing, and Eventing Nation.

About EVENT CLINICS:

Event Clinics is a leading software services provider in the equestrian industry with more than 75,000 users worldwide. The Event Clinics platform offers software solutions for online event registration, promotion, and payment focused on top tier athletic opportunities. Event Clinics’ innovative ECInstantPay™ product enables businesses to easily collect digital payments without incurring merchant fees, eliminating time consuming manual transactions. Learn more about Event Clinics at http://www.eventclinics.com, on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis; Understanding this Chronic Inflammatory Joint Disorder


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Dr. Kaixuan Liu

Frequently called arthritis of the spine, the debilitating disease initially manifests itself as stiffness, transient pain and inflammation of tendons in the vertebrae of the neck and back, especially in the lowest portion of the spine where it meets the pelvis.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) — like the name, “it’s a bit complicated,” says spinal surgeon Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, who notes that the chronic, inflammatory joint disorder is difficult to diagnose, and its causes still not clearly understood. Frequently called arthritis of the spine, the debilitating disease initially manifests itself as stiffness, transient pain and inflammation of tendons in the vertebrae of the neck and back, especially in the lowest portion of the spine where it meets the pelvis. If left untreated, the condition can prompt bone-spur formation. The spurs grow and eventually create bony bridges and fusion of vertebrae, making the spine less flexible and forcing a hunched-over posture that may impede breathing, says Dr. Liu, founder and medical director of the Atlantic Spine Center.

As the condition progresses, it affects other tendons and joints like the hips, elbows, knees, and Achilles tendon and various bodily systems, such as the eyes (uveitis), heart, gut, even the skin (psoriasis), Dr. Liu indicates. He refers to recent studies that show a higher risk of death from heart disease and stroke and a reported 50 percent increase in risk of blood clots in patients with AS.

“What happens in AS is that a patient’s immune system becomes dysfunctional and begins attacking healthy tissue in the joints and other areas of the body,” Dr. Liu explains. Bone spurs and spinal rigidity occur when the body attempts to quell inflamed tendons by building up calcium in affected areas.

AS appears to develop most often in younger men between their teen years and mid-40s, although some experts suspect the disease may be under-diagnosed in women.

Besides gender, other potential causative agents include genetic variants, alterations in the body’s immune system, ethnicity, family history and environmental factors, such as exposure to certain toxins and infections — even changes in the bacterial population that normally inhabits the colon, says Dr. Liu. A study published online in August 2019 in the journal Plos One contends AS patients are more likely to have had a history of previous inflammatory problems, such as tonsillitis and appendicitis.

The Arthritis Foundation reports that nearly a half million people in the United States struggle with AS, which is a form of spondyloarthritis and which gets its name from the Greek ankylose, meaning to fuse or grow together, and spondylos, which refers to vertebra. The disease was first described in the 1600s.

Although AS has no known cure, new treatment protocols are proving increasingly effective in controlling the disorder, especially in its initial stages, says Dr. Liu, who emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis by a spinal specialist or rheumatologist. Just this year (2019), the American College of Rheumatology partnered with the Spondylitis Association of America and the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network in issuing updated guidelines for the treatment, assessment and diagnosis of AS.

“AS is suspected as a potential diagnosis if a patient is 40 years of age or under, complains of back pain or pain in the upper buttocks that has persisted for several months, and indicates the pain lessens with exercise and worsens during rest,” Dr. Liu states. “Although no single test provides a definitive diagnosis of AS, magnetic resonance imaging, X-rays and ultrasound, as well as a blood evaluation, can help determine presence of ongoing inflammation, especially in the lower back and hips.

“Patients often go to multiple doctors before getting a correct diagnosis,” says Dr. Liu.

Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, as well as physical therapy, are one way of controlling AS. As scientists learn more about the disease’s causative factors, new therapies, including medications targeting dysfunctional immune system cells that promote inflammation, are being developed, he says.

In advanced cases, surgery may be required to repair damaged hips and other joints. Less common is spinal surgery, which is usually reserved for correcting severe downward curving of the spine and other significant spinal deformities caused by the disorder, Dr. Liu says.

Meanwhile, Dr. Liu suggests lifestyle changes that AS patients can make to help control their disease:

  • Exercise regularly to maintain spinal flexibility and increase strength and mobility. Recommended “gentle,” but effective, exercises include walking and swimming.
  • Practice good posture when sitting, standing or walking; don’t slouch.
  • Sleep on a firm – not hard – mattress and use a pillow.
  • Stop smoking and reduce alcohol consumption. Recent research indicates smoking impairs patient response to medications for treating inflammatory arthritis.


Improve diet and drop the pounds. Extra weight puts added stress on spine and other joints already affected by disease.

Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, http://www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc

Kaixuan Liu, MD, is a board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive spine surgery at Atlantic Spine Center.

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KnowBe4 Finds 96 Percent of Organizations Say Email Phishing Scams Pose Biggest Security Risk


The threats aren’t going away any time soon – the bad guys are just getting more and more clever. That’s why it’s so important to build up your human firewall – your end users – to better protect your organization. -Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the results of its 2019 Security Threats and Trends Report.

The KnowBe4 2019 Security Threats and Trends Report polled 600 organizations worldwide in mid-2019 on the major security issues they will face in the next 12 to 18 months. It covers security initiatives, how well organizations are equipped to deal with security threats, the most persistent security threats, ongoing challenges in security and more.

“This study shows us why it’s a really good idea to step your users through new-school security awareness training,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “The threats aren’t going away any time soon – the bad guys are just getting more and more clever. That’s why it’s so important to build up your human firewall – your end users – to better protect your organization.”

Survey highlights include:

  • A majority of corporations – 86% – have proactively amplified security initiatives over the last year to combat the increase in cybersecurity attacks.
  • Nearly nine out of 10 businesses – 89% – say they’re currently better equipped to deal with security threats than they were in 2018.
  • Three quarters or 76% of organizations say the biggest and most persistent security threat comes from “the enemy from within” – careless end users – who regularly clicks on bad links, placing organizations at higher risk of falling victim to email phishing, ransomware, CEO fraud scams and various forms of malware.
  • 58% of organizations cite budgetary constraints as an ongoing challenge in upgrading security.


To read the full report, visit https://blog.knowbe4.com/knowbe4-2019-security-threats-and-trends-report-october-2019.

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 28,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.

Number 161 on the 2019 Inc. 500 list, #34 on 2018 Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 and #2 in Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity 500. KnowBe4 is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida with European offices in England, the Netherlands, Germany and offices in Brazil, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Singapore.

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PROSHRED® St. Louis Announces New Shred Truck to be Added to Current Fleet


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With this new truck, we are going to be able to increase service to our current clients, service new clients and minimize the risk of downtime!

PROSHRED® St. Louis is excited to announce the acquisition of a Shred-Tech MDS-2 truck, arriving at the first of November. With the newest vehicle added to the fleet, this rapidly expanding franchise is poised to grow its client base dramatically. PROSHRED® St. Louis continues to be the area’s choice for professional, affordable paper shredding as it further sets itself apart from the competition with top of the line equipment and a proven history of reliable, secure document destruction services.

Known for its ease of maneuverability and revolutionary shredding capabilities, the addition of this newest mobile shredding vehicle takes the St. Louis franchise to the next level of service and customer satisfaction. With the expanded capacity and a wide coverage area, locally owned PROSHRED® St. Louis is taking on new customers looking for convenient, secure mobile document destruction services.

“With this new truck, we are going to be able to increase service to our current clients, service new clients and minimize the risk of downtime!” says owner Nguyen Violette, adding, “We could not make this investment without the great relationship and support of our current and past clients!”

For more than 30 years, PROSHRED® has provided businesses with on-site and off-site paper and electronic shredding services, offering some of the most convenient, secure, and cost-effective methods available on the market today. With over two dozen independent franchises operating all over the U.S., the company has been a pioneer in at-home and on-site document and electronics shredding. Both NAID certified and ISO 9001:2008 certified, locally owned PROSHRED® St. Louis specializes in the secure destruction of sensitive and proprietary files for businesses and individuals across Illinois and the greater St. Louis area. The newly expanded fleet of cutting-edge destruction vehicles allows the growing location to offer enhanced, flexible service at competitive rates, and the ability to handle on-site document shredding jobs of any size.

PROSHRED® St. Louis is committed to providing professional shredding solutions designed to fit the individual needs of local businesses and industries. With highly trained, experienced technicians, and North America’s only NAID AAA and ISO 9001 certified secure shredding process, PROSHRED® serves Illinois residents and businesses by safeguarding private information and maintaining legislative compliance. Destroying and recycling confidential documents and proprietary files on-site helps prevent data breaches, and protects the reputation of outstanding companies. With the growing fleet of mobile shred trucks, PROSHRED® St. Louis continues to lead the way in state of the art mobile shredding services. For more information about PROSHRED® St. Louis, visit: https://www.proshred.com/st-louis/

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