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Business: Executives

Dropsuite Announces Global Integration with ConnectWise

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MELBOURNE, Australia (PRWEB)

Dropsuite (ASX:DSE), a leading cloud data backup and archiving platform for businesses, today announced that the Dropsuite cloud platform has strengthened its technical and marketing capabilities with ConnectWise and is now available for provisioning through the ConnectWise Marketplace in all major international markets. This integration means IT solution providers, VARs, MSPs and other reseller partners utilizing ConnectWise can order and provision faster, and deliver the most comprehensive cloud backup, archiving, email insights intelligence and GDPR response solutions for their clients, with Dropsuite.

According to the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, cyberthreats and data breaches continue to rise, resulting in corresponding increases in hacking of cloud-based email servers. Verizon claims no organization is too large or too small to fall victim to a data breach. No industry vertical is immune to attack. Regardless of the type or amount of an organization’s data, “there is someone out there who is trying to steal it.”

Dropsuite empowers customers to fight back against cyberthreats, accidental deletions and rogue employees by providing ConnectWise users the peace of mind with a fast and efficient way to securely store copies of their business communications in the cloud ensuring that their data is searchable and recoverable on demand.

Additionally, Dropsuite helps companies quickly and easily safeguard their business correspondence so that the strict legal requirements can be fulfilled. For example, eDiscovery requests are common within industries that are prone to litigation or under regulatory compliance rules. Using Dropsuite, customers can reduce the time/cost associated with retrieving relevant data during audits or lawsuit proceedings.

The integration with Dropsuite empowers ConnectWise partners to:

  • Offer Dropsuite’s fully managed backup and archiving solution to its end user clients

  • Activate Dropsuite for any existing customer in real-time

  • Use free NFR licenses internally for backing up their own users

  • Automatically sync the provisioned orders to ConnectWise agreements

  • Manage customer support tickets for seamless technical support escalation

  • 24/7 access to the Dropsuite Cloud Reseller Portal to manage all their end user clients from a single dashboard

Since data sovereignty is a critical issue for many businesses, Dropsuite’s local data centers in the US, Canada, Brazil, Ireland, Germayn, Singapore, Australia and Japan allow ConnectWise partners to store all data locally for performance, legal, or preference reasons. Dropsuite’s products also help organizations comply with a broad variety of international rules and regulations including HIPAA and GDPR. As safeguarding customers’ data is of utmost priority, Dropsuite follows a security assurance program that uses global privacy and data protection best practices. Further, the company deploys military-grade AES 256-bit data encryption in transit and at rest that provides peace of mind.

Dropsuite safeguards business communications within Office 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Groups and Teams), G Suite Gmail, Hosted Exchange, Open-Xchange and IMAP-POP ecosystems.

“We’re very excited about our integration with ConnectWise and how this further empowers MSPs to easily deliver Dropsuite’s comprehensive backup and archiving solutions to its end user clients, said Ridley Ruth, COO of Dropsuite. “Our dedicated staff, cutting-edge cloud technology and superior products are delivered at scale to power business defense.”

“Great partnerships flourish from solid foundations. We’re excited to more deeply integrate Dropsuite’s cloud backup and archiving solutions into the ConnectWise Marketplace to create a better experience for our partners, by reducing friction and speeding up the purchase, deployment and billing process,” said Travis Vigneau, Director of Solution Partner Strategy for ConnectWise.

The expanded ConnectWise integration is the latest of several international implementations that works seamlessly with the Dropsuite platform, including cPanel, ALSO, Interworks, and more.

Dropsuite will showcase the enhanced ConnectWise integration, along with Dropsuite’s leading cloud backup and archiving solutions, at Booth #520 during the ConnectWise’s IT Nation Connect conference, October 30 – November 1, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.

About ConnectWise

ConnectWise is a software company that fuels Technology Solution Provider (TSP) growth. We provide the industry’s most popular platform for operating an As-a-Service business. Featuring the most extensive set of elegantly integrated functions, ConnectWise automates the full lifecycle of technology service delivery, from sales and service to project tracking and back-office functions, for more than 26,000 partners in more than 65 countries. We believe in an open ecosystem, the power of choice and providing a single pane of glass view. More information on ConnectWise can be found at https://www.connectwise.com.

About Dropsuite

Dropsuite Limited (ASX: DSE) is a global cloud software platform that provides cloud backup, eDiscovery, archiving and recovery solutions delivered at scale to power business defense. Dropsuite’s network of preferred reseller partners has a combined customer reach of millions of businesses worldwide. Dropsuite has partnered with some of the biggest names in the web hosting and IT service provider markets such as STRATO (Germany), Ingram Micro (USA), Pax8 (North America) UOL (Brazil) and ALSO (EU) to safeguard businesses from the threat of unexpected data loss. Dropsuite was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Singapore. Dropsuite Delivers™. https://dropsuite.com

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E: jon(at)dropsuite(dot)com

P: +1 951-365-1435

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Diyotta and Splice Machine Team Up to Accelerate Data Integration for Clearsense® Healthcare Data Analytics Platform

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Diyotta Teams with Splice Machine and Clearsense

“When people see how effortlessly and seamlessly Diyotta moves data from source systems to data repositories and analytics environments, the decision is easy.”


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Diyotta, Inc., an enterprise-class, serverless data integration platform for modern data environments, today announced that it is joining with Splice Machine’s industry-leading hybrid RDBMS to accelerate data integration for the Clearsense® healthcare data analytics platform.

Clearsense chose Splice Machine’s unified RDBMS, data warehouse, and machine learning management platform to give healthcare customers faster access to high performance data analytics. Adding Diyotta’s data integration capabilities to the platform ensures the data moves quickly, securely, and seamlessly from source systems to Splice Machine, transforms the data using Splice Machine capabilities, and feeds data to machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.

“We are thrilled to join with Clearsense and Splice Machine to deliver faster data and analytics to their healthcare customer base,” stated Sanjay Vyas, CEO of Diyotta. “When people see how effortlessly and seamlessly Diyotta moves data from source systems to data repositories and analytics environments, the decision is easy. Diyotta is the first data integration solution to leverage the compute power of modern data processing platforms to transform, aggregate, and orchestrate data.”

“Organizations deploying data initiatives are under increasing pressure to deliver solutions at a faster pace and with bigger returns, so any place where we can improve the speed and ease with which those initiatives are completed it is a win for the end user,” stated Monte Zweben, co-founder and CEO, Splice Machine. “By combining Diyotta’s data ingestion and push-down transformation capabilities with the machine learning capabilities of Splice Machine, we are able to help Clearsense speed the time to market for implementing their data analytics platform with customers.”

“Our customers are accustomed to receiving real-time results to empower their business decisions and we are constantly looking for ways to improve their experience through technology and innovation,” said Charles Boicey, Chief Innovation Officer at Clearsense. “We are thrilled that by bringing Splice Machine and Diyotta together, our customers will be able to experience the same superior data analytics but at faster speeds and with the growing number of complex sources from which their data is pulled.”

Diyotta continues to expand its partner network to ensure that its platform is at the cutting edge of integration with today’s cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises data environments.

About Diyotta, Inc.

Diyotta delivers trusted data fast. An enterprise-class, serverless data integration platform, Diyotta connects quickly and securely to diverse data sources and delivers massive volumes of data to target systems across cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments. It is the first data integration solution to leverage the transformative power of modern data processing platforms, including Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and others. Organizations such as Sprint, Scotiabank, Canadian Tire, Cox Automotive and Techstyle Fashion Group rely on Diyotta’s technology. To learn more about Diyotta and its solutions, visit https://www.diyotta.com/.

About Splice Machine

Splice Machine is the operational AI data platform to simplify digital transformation. Unlike other data platforms that require duct taping separate systems together, the Splice Machine data platform is a scale-out SQL RDBMS, data warehouse and machine learning management solution in one. The Splice Machine platform powers intelligent, mission-critical applications that are woven into the operational fabric of companies in the financial services, healthcare, industrial and consumer verticals to improve operational efficiency, eliminate unnecessary costs and deliver superior service. The Splice Machine data platform can be deployed on-premise or as a fully-managed cloud service. For more information about Splice Machine, please visit http://www.splicemachine.com.

About Clearsense

Clearsense is a healthcare data platform as a service company providing organization stakeholders with the ability to unlock the power of their disparate data sources to lower costs, increase revenue opportunities and improve outcomes. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida the Clearsense platform solves the fundamental data problem by ingesting, organizing and translating all healthcare stakeholder data in real time and in proper form, in any combination, for internal or third-party analytics functions. For more information visit clearsense.com or call 1.904.364.5629 to find out how your organization can gain future insights for future success.

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Technology: Computer

Ashley County Medical Center Announces Implementation of Accutech Security Solutions’ Cuddles Infant Protection System to Protect Infants

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We were looking for a more robust infant protection system that was safe and comfortable to the newborn. Accutech’s Cuddles system met all those criteria as well as being easy for our staff to use.


CROSSETT, Ark. (PRWEB)

Ashley County Medical Center (ACMC) has contracted with Accutech Security Solutions to install the Cuddles Infant Protection System. Cuddles will allow ACMC to enhance security and minimize the risk for newborn abductions. This extra layer of security provides peace of mind to ACMC’s staff.

ACMC has approximately 180 deliveries a year. While they had a locked unit to control multiple exits and have been using cameras to track and record activity, keeping the most vulnerable patients safer was a top priority. The hospital wanted additional visibility to the nursery than staff alone could provide. ACMC researched 5 different infant protection systems before determining that Accutech Security’s Cuddles Infant Protection System was the perfect fit.

“We were looking for a more robust infant protection system that was safe and comfortable to the newborn,” said Amanda Autenreath, RN and Nursery Manager at ACMC. “Accutech’s Cuddles system met all those criteria as well as being easy for our staff to use.”

Cuddles works by placing a lightweight, self-adjusting band around the wrist or leg of a newborn. The bands are snug but comfortable and stretchable, ensuring they won’t fall off or hurt the skin. Nurses can monitor the location and movement of each baby and if there is an attempt to remove the band, an alarm immediately sounds.

“Accutech’s Cuddles system will allow our facility to continue to put our focus on mom and baby while providing a higher quality of infant protection,” added Autenreath.

Accutech Security has been manufacturing infant security solutions for almost 35 years. Cuddles Infant Protection systems can be seamlessly integrated with wired and wireless nurse call systems, ensuring notifications are at hospital staff’s fingertips. Cuddles is in more than 500 hospitals worldwide and offers free 24/7/365 support.

For more information on Cuddles Infant Protection, visit http://www.accutechsecurity.com.

About Accutech Security

Founded in 1985, Accutech Security is a leading manufacturer of advanced electronic monitoring and security systems, marketed and sold under the Accutech brand. Accutech’s specialized, security systems are actively installed in more than 5,000 healthcare facilities across the world. As a leading manufacturer of security systems for almost 35 years, Accutech continues to provide innovative and reliable solutions for the safety of babies, patients and residents worldwide.

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Technology: Electronics

Lufthansa Technik locks in on 8tree’s dentCHECK to expedite damage-mapping & reporting

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dentCHECK in use at Lufthansa Technik Malta
Image copyright: © Lufthansa Technik AG / Photographer: Jan Brandes

dentCHECK increases efficiency and frees capacity of our skilled Structure Mechanics. That’s why we decided to roll-out dentCHECK across our global Base Maintenance Network


KONSTANZ, Germany, and RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Lufthansa Technik, the world’s largest MRO, has selected 8tree’s dentCHECK tool to enhance the efficiency and quality of damage-mapping across all of its base maintenance facilities and in other product divisions. dentCHECK is the world’s only handheld-portable, completely wireless 3D surface inspection tool with integrated augmented reality, that delivers real-time ‘go/no-go’ SRM-compliant answers at the push of a single button. Defined by and purpose-built for the aviation industry, dentCHECK is now used by the world’s leading airlines, MROs and OEMs.

“After testing several dent-mapping technologies in our Innovation Bay at Lufthansa Technik Malta, we were convinced by 8tree’s dentCHECK because of its user-friendliness and performance,” said Cathal O’Loughlin, Head of Tooling & Equipment at Lufthansa Technik Base Maintenance Services. “By accelerating the damage-mapping process, dentCHECK increases efficiency and frees capacity of our skilled Structure Mechanics. That’s why we decided to roll-out dentCHECK across our global Base Maintenance Network”

“We warmly welcome Lufthansa Technik to the rapidly growing community of dentCHECK users, which now exceeds two dozen airlines, MROs and OEMs, spanning more than three dozen installations worldwide,” said Arun Chhabra, CEO, 8tree. “We are encouraged by Lufthansa’s selection of dentCHECK. Their adoption continues to validate the tool’s compelling value proposition for the aviation maintenance sector. We look forward to supporting Lufthansa’s maintenance operations and having them experience 8tree’s exceptional customer service.

“At this week’s MRO Europe in London, we will showcase some exciting new features including dentCHECK’s seamless interface to ultrasonic test gauges to accelerate blend-out analysis and eliminate error during the process.”

dentCHECK has been certified, approved and recognized by all major aircraft OEMs for its efficacy in significantly improving damage inspection and reporting, compared to traditionally manual and subjective methods. These include multiple approvals in Airbus’ Tool Equipment Manuals (TEMs) spanning all Airbus aircraft, recognition in Boeing’s Service Letter for dent-mapping on all Boeing commercial aircraft and similar recognition on all Bombardier CRJ and Q400/Dash 8 (now De Havilland Dash8) aircraft. dentCHECK is the aviation industry’s only 3D scanner tool that ships with OEM-mandated reference standards that are traceable to National Labs and validate dentCHECK performance.

Multi-OEM approvals have accelerated widespread adoption of dentCHECK amongst airlines/MROs. Detailed case-studies from Delta TechOps, Allegiant, easyJet and TAP-M&E, as well as announcements from Aeromexico, Airbus, DHL-Express and Zeppelin, demonstrate that dentCHECK drastically reduces inspection and reporting times by up to 90%. This shortens aircraft Turn-around-Time (TaT), which further reduces lost revenues and very directly improves operational efficiency for airlines. dentCHECK enhances safety through an improved understanding of airframe reliability.

For more information and to see dentCHECK in action, visit http://www.8-tree.com.

About 8tree

8tree makes 3D optical surface inspection tools that solve chronic problems for multiple industries. 8tree’s products empower every operator – from mechanics on the floor, to engineers in the lab – with precision measurement, portability and performance. With its patented user-centric product design, instant ‘go/no-go’ answers and zero-learning curve, 8tree is committed to making precision 3D scanning more broadly accessible – technically and commercially.

About Lufthansa Technik

With some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, the Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company has a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. Lufthansa Technik’s portfolio covers the entire range of services for commercial and VIP/special mission aircraft, engines, components and landing gear in the areas of digital fleet support, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, completion and conversion as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products.

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Lifestyle: Self Help

Grace Century Celebrates its 9th Anniversary

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RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (PRWEB)

Grace Century, an international Research and Private Equity Company based out of Ras Al Khaimah, (North of Dubai) U.A.E., enters its tenth year working with companies in the regenerative medicine and the dynamic healthcare IT space.

CEO of Grace Century, Scott Wolf, comments on the current environment: “A perfect storm, whose components we identified years ago, is now finally starting to converge. The birth of 5G, the advances in artificial intelligence (AI), the continued integration of IOT (internet of things), data aggregation, and the “greying of the world’s population” have all come home to the world’s largest economic sector – healthcare. Nowhere is the future as bright, and the potential benefit to society as great, as with these fields and their applications to the world’s population and people’s health. This has presented incredibly exciting opportunities for our Angle Group as well as a fertile investment sector.”

Wolf adds: “Our other focus, regenerative medicine and stem cells in particular, has also seen further adoption this past year, but has been distracted by some bad players promising results from unproven therapies. This hurts everyone within that sector.”

PROJECT SELECTION

The World’s economy has seen tremendous disruption due both to political forces and economic warfare. Grace Century sees this in currency manipulation, trade wars/tariffs, and politics. The disruption of technology (Amazon) and changing demographics (the greying of the world) are additional factors. Wolf comments: ‘‘The one sector that we believe will stay stead-fast and strong is healthcare. Furthermore, it’s not the traditional drug sector that we are excited about, but the delivery of care and the integration of technology to that end.”

CHOSEN PROJECTS

All of Grace’s projects continue to work towards fruition with additional expansion of the IP portfolio for its main project.

Wolf concludes with a restatement from last year: “Our fellow Angels have stood by us from the beginning. Their constant support and encouragement are probably the most rewarding aspect of what we have experienced over the last 9 years. They never stumble or waiver. It has been empowering and humbling at the same time. We continue to work towards successful exits, building additional value, and leaving our mark on the healthcare industry as we know it.”

ABOUT GRACE CENTURY FZ LLC

Grace Century FZ LLC is an International research and private equity consultancy located in Ras Al Kamiah, (north of Dubai) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Grace Century specializes in “game-changing” life science and health related private equity projects.

For portfolio or company information please email info@gracecentury.com

or call +971 (0)7 206 8851

Please direct all media enquiries to alex@afvisual.co.za or call +27-76-843-2837

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Kari Warberg Block Named as a GMDC 2019 Retail Champion of Change

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Kari Warberg Block Receives the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change Award

“It’s an honor to congratulate Kari on being named among GMDC’s first-ever class of Champions of Change. Her recognition is well deserved and we’re honored to showcase and cheer her bold vision and transformative leadership,” states Meg Major, VP of Content for Winsight Grocery Business.


MOORESVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Kari Warberg Block, CEO/Founder of award-winning plant-based pest control brand, EarthKind, is a proud recipient of this year’s GMDC Champions of Change award in the Emerging Champions category. Warberg Block received formal induction into the inaugural 2019 class at this week’s Selfcare Summit in Indianapolis, joining 54 other industry champions in the space.

Formally recognized for their “consistent demonstration of excellence and superior results between March 1st, 2018 and March 1st, 2019,” GMDC and Champions of Change program co-host Winsight Grocery Business define Emerging Champions as “inspirational retail industry professionals” from various sectors that are “making a mark, and a difference, in their stores, companies and communities through demonstrated leadership, results-oriented achievements, peer mentoring, and related exceptional contributions to their companies’ overall success.”

As a female farmer turned conscious CEO, Kari’s advancements in these categories furthers her quest to provide consumers with safer, healthier, and environmentally-friendlier pest control options. For the past 15-years, Kari has ‘championed change’ by making it her mission to challenge an industry that’s not only been poisoning pests, but by effect, poisoning our food-chain and environment, while compromising the safety of our families, pets and homes. In doing so, she’s helped shift consumer reliance on toxic home pest control methods from 98% when she first started to 90% today. By leveraging the power of nature’s bio-pesticides to rival conventional agro-chemicals, Kari’s created plant-based products that function without poisons and without killing.

“As a female entrepreneur, I’m deeply honored to be recognized by Winsight Grocery Business and the GMDC as an Emerging Champion who is making a change in the future of retail,” comments Warberg Block, “I love unearthing ways to deliver new value to the industry, while at the same time helping families and businesses solve difficult pest problems without any burden to the environment, their family’s health, their pet’s health, or their savings account. Being able to continuously invent and provide preventative, effective, and safe solutions is deeply rewarding, and motivates me every day to keep educating, innovating, and raising the standard for trustworthy and transparent pest control products nationwide.”

In presenting her award, Meg Major, VP of Content for Winsight Grocery Business, said: “It’s an honor to congratulate Kari on being named among GMDC’s first-ever class of Champions of Change. Her recognition is well deserved and we’re honored to showcase and cheer her bold vision and transformative leadership.”

From March 1st, 2018 to March 1st, 2019, Kari’s continued her role as a driven, inspiring female entrepreneur and mentor, engaging in leadership activities nationwide including presenting at Natural Products Expo West, the Conscious Capitalism Summit, the Bentonville Film Festival, Lifespan’s Annual Philanthropy Event, Burt’s Bees Natural Launchpad, Soho Expo Natural Product trade show, and testifying at the first North Dakota Entrepreneurship Day at the State Capitol, securing 15M of funding for commercialization of new products within the state.

“Helping others reframe what they think is possible to achieve, and working to ignite the spark that drives them to think bigger and challenge the status quo is one of the best parts of my job,” notes Warberg Block, “Being able to mentor entrepreneurs, female farmers and my team is not only rewarding and fun, but also strategic. I feel it’s deeply needed to be a leader that helps others cultivate new potential in their lives – whether that be personally, or through their businesses.”

Kari’s unconventional products coupled with her innovative retail approach has landed her products nationwide shelf-space in major retailers like ACE Hardware, Lowes, Tractor Supply, Target, The Container Store, John Deere and more, with approximately 5,000 new store doors secured for 2020. Always leading with values of conscious capitalism, Kari states that, “Ethical leadership creates encouragement, inspiration and drive to keep innovating and moving forward. I’ve found that these values each balance each other, keeping us competitive and driven, while fostering a cooperative, diverse and inclusive environment.”

Media interested in receiving additional information or speaking with CEO/Founder of EarthKind, Kari Warberg Block, please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 212-693-2150.

About EarthKind®

Founded by leading pest prevention expert Kari Warberg Block, EarthKind® is a pioneer in natural prevention for families and households everywhere. EarthKind is a pest prevention brand that manufactures naturally powerful and effective pest solutions that keep pests away, without killing or poisoning them. All EarthKind® products are sourced from American farms and designed by inventive artists, scientists and engineers who care about the earth. EarthKind® products are made in the USA and the company provides handicapped individuals with meaningful employment. Kari was awarded the 2019 GMDC Retail Champions of Change award for her role as an inspirational industry retail leader, and was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Woman Class of 2012, 2013 ND SBA Small Business Person of the Year and National Second Runner Up. Her latest product line, Stay Away® was the winner of the 2015 NEXTY People’s Choice Award for Best New Product of the Year. Learn more at http://www.earthkind.com and on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earthkindinc/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/earthkind

Instagram: @earthkindinc

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/earthkindinc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/earthkind2010

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Industry: Healthcare

Ovation Fertility Hires Ian Koons as Vice President of Physician Partnerships

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Ian Koons, Vice President of Physician Partnerships, Ovation Fertility

Ian Koons, Vice President of Physician Partnerships, Ovation Fertility

I am excited about leading Ovation’s process for mergers and acquisitions of top-quality IVF labs, partnering with our private equity sponsor Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to do due diligence, structure deals, work with physician partners and assist through the entire process.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Ovation® Fertility has hired healthcare mergers and acquisitions expert Ian Koons to fill a newly created role as vice president of physician partnerships, responsible for identifying and executing on IVF laboratory acquisition opportunities to expand Ovation’s national network.

“Ovation is a fast-growing company, and it’s important that we maintain solid growth going forward,” says Ovation co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Nate Snyder. “It was time to add an experienced, dedicated resource to assist us with these efforts. I’ll remain deeply involved in decision-making surrounding our strategic growth, but I’m also looking forward to having more time to focus on other corporate initiatives that will help us achieve our goals.”

Koons chose to join Ovation in September 2019 after serving as vice president of provider growth at Advantia Health, where he was responsible for all talent strategy and execution for the private-equity-backed healthcare company.

“Ovation appeals to me because it removes operational silos and creates an ecosystem of shared experiences within reproductive medicine,” Koons says. “It is really the sharing of experiences that drives providers toward creating better patient experiences and better outcomes. I am excited about leading Ovation’s process for mergers and acquisitions of top-quality IVF labs, partnering with our private equity sponsor Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to do due diligence, structure deals, work with physician partners and assist through the entire process.”

Before joining Advantia in 2017, Koons was president and chief executive officer of Patient Ready Clinicians, a Virginia-based, full-service healthcare staffing and recruiting firm that he founded in 2012.

Learn more about Ovation and Ian Koons at http://www.OvationFertility.com.

About Ovation Fertility

Ovation® Fertility is a national network of reproductive endocrinologists and scientific thought leaders focused on reducing the cost of having a family through more efficient and effective fertility care. Ovation’s IVF and genetics laboratories, along with affiliated physician practices, work collaboratively to raise the bar for IVF treatment, with state-of-the-art, evidence-based fertility services that give hopeful parents the best chance for a successful pregnancy. Physicians partner with Ovation to offer their patients advanced preconception carrier screening; preimplantation genetic testing; donor egg and surrogacy services; and secure storage for their frozen eggs, embryos and sperm. Ovation also helps IVF labs across America improve their quality and performance with expert off-site lab direction and consultation. Learn more about Ovation’s vision of a world without infertility at http://www.OvationFertility.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Meridian Senior Living Communities Shine a Spotlight on the Significance of Older Adults Engaging in Activities During Active Aging Week

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Cypress Place residents exercising with instructor

It is Active Aging Week, but exercise is what our residents normally do every day at Cypress Place in Ventura, CA! Strength. Tone. Balance. Moving the body for a clearer mind and fitness level.

Embracing Active Aging Week enhanced us to live our mission: ‘We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences … because Everyone Deserves A Great Life!’


BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)

Meridian Senior Living, LLC(Meridian) celebrated Active Aging Week October 1-7 by showcasing on social media a variety of exhilarating programs and events that keep residents active at Meridian communities across the country. Since 2003, Active Aging Week, founded by the International Council on Active Aging, has motivated adults ages 50+ to attain a full, active lifestyle globally. This year’s theme is “Redefining Active” which emphasizes “a broader engagement—physically, socially, cognitively, spiritually, professionally, and civically.”

“Meridian Senior Living is thrilled to celebrate Active Aging Week in its more than 70 communities across the U.S.”, says Kevin Carlin, Principal and Chief Sales Officer. “Embracing Active Aging Week enhanced us to live our mission: ‘We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences … because Everyone Deserves A Great Life!’”

Meridian’s activity programs are developed to enrich residents’ lives physically, spiritually, and intellectually. Research conducted by The National Institute on Aging at NIH shows that older adults realize benefits from participating in productive and enjoyable leisure activities such as attaining an enhanced ability to perform daily tasks, managing illnesses such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease, maintaining health and physical strength, improving balance, and enjoying better mood, engagement, and overall emotional well-being.

Spreading the word about the importance of seniors engaging in active lifestyles, Meridian community Facebook pages are filled with posts of residents enjoying programs, activities and events that enrich their bodies and minds. Meridian community residents are shown participating in physically based activities such as: sock hops, chair exercises, bocce ball, bowling, bicycling, walking clubs, Senior Sneakers with hand weights, shopping excursions, basketball, fishing, Zumba, and gardening. Residents are also showcased participating in wellness activities in the Facebook posts including yoga, tai chi, arts and crafts projects, mindfulness meditations with essential oils, and nutrition classes. Some posts feature Meridian’s RevInMo program, available at select Meridian communities, which is designed to keep residents physically active while enhancing neurological health. Results have been amazing as participants have realized dramatic improvements in strength, speed, and flexibility. These posts include information such as why the residents enjoy staying active and specific physical and quality of life benefits gained from participating in the activity.

To see Meridian residents in action, please visit these links to some of our Active Aging Week community posts: Brentwood at Elkhart, Cypress Place, Spring Oaks, Legacy Oaks of Sacramento, Gentry Park of Orlando, Brentwood at Niles, Chapel Hill Senior Living, Eastlake Terrace, Wood Haven Senior Living, Brookstone of Aledo, Landings of Huber Heights, and Bradenton Oaks. For more details and photos of Meridian community Facebook posts, visit #ActiveAgingWeek and #ActivewithMeridian on FaceBook.com.

To learn more about a Meridian Senior Living community near you, visit http://www.meridiansenior.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 70 communities in 21 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Business: Executives

TurningPoint Executive Search Joins International Talent Network, Talentor

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“I feel so honored to be invited by the Executive Team to join the Talentor network. Having already interacted with search firms from nearly 20 countries around the world, I have been incredibly impressed by the caliber and extensive experience we now have access to.”


CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)

TurningPoint Executive Search is honored to accept Talentor’s invitation to join their exclusive international talent network.

In an effort to expand the firm’s reach, as well as offer global assistance to clients, TurningPoint Executive Search has accepted the offer to partner with Talentor, the International Talent Network operating in 28 countries across the continents of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. Our collaboration with this global “firm of firms” allows us to provide personalized, top notch, and customized Executive Search to our Worldwide clients.

Each Talentor partner brings deep connections, proven performance, and a wealth of regional and industry expertise to the table. This specialized expertise provides TurningPoint clients with access to worldwide talent, while still working with a local high-touch partner, who knows their business, values, and vision.

TurningPoint Founder & CEO, Ken Schmitt, is thrilled about this exciting next step for his firm.

“I feel so honored to be invited by the Executive Team to join the Talentor network. Having already interacted with search firms from nearly 20 countries around the world, I have been incredibly impressed by the caliber and extensive experience we now have access to. Many of our clients have international operations and our new affiliation with Talentor will be a huge asset and resource for them.”

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Sepsis Alliance Launches The Sepsis Institute to Prepare Healthcare Providers for Excellence in Sepsis Care

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The Sepsis Institute

“The Sepsis Institute will enhance the skills, strategies, and performance of members of the healthcare community in diagnosing and treating sepsis, and ultimately saving lives,” said Karin Molander, MD, FACEP, Chair-Elect, Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors.


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Today, Sepsis Alliance, the nation’s first and leading sepsis organization, announced the launch of The Sepsis Institute (TSI), an online learning platform that provides healthcare professionals across the continuum of care with high quality, evidence-based sepsis education and training to improve diagnosis and outcomes for the millions who are harmed by sepsis every year in the United States.

Taking an estimated 270,000 lives a year in the United States alone, sepsis is the body’s life-threatening reaction to an infection. TSI offers healthcare providers high-value training modules, webinars, and resources using an innovative and convenient micro-learning approach. With the micro-learning format, healthcare providers can complete training courses in short segments at their own pace. The content on TSI is created, reviewed, and led by a collection of recognized subject matter experts.

“We are confident that with leading healthcare experts in sepsis at its helm, The Sepsis Institute will enhance the skills, strategies, and performance of members of the healthcare community in diagnosing and treating sepsis, and ultimately saving lives,” said Karin Molander, MD, FACEP, Chair-Elect, Sepsis Alliance Board of Directors.

In addition to on-demand sepsis specific webinars, ranging from fluid resuscitation to caring for sepsis survivors, The Sepsis Institute premieres a brand new training module, Sepsis and Home Healthcare. This module, designed specifically for home healthcare professionals, covers sepsis risk factors, identification, screening methods (SIRS, qSOFA), the Home Care Association Adult Sepsis Screening tool, treatment, and more. Sepsis and Home Healthcare is presented by Al Cardillo, LMSW, the President and CEO of the Home Care Association of NY State, and Amy Bowerman, RN, BSN, the Executive Director of MVSH – Senior Health Network.

“Many patients who are receiving home care already have a health condition, or are recovering from one, which puts them at an increased risk of developing an infection that could lead to sepsis,” said Cardillo. “Sepsis and Home Healthcare will empower home care providers with the knowledge and tools to help them potentially prevent sepsis, identify it through early screening and assessment, and intervene with physicians and hospitals to get patients proper treatment quickly, when sepsis is most treatable. This is vital because we know that 80-90% of sepsis cases originate in the community, and as many as 80% of deaths could be prevented with rapid diagnosis and treatment.”

Healthcare providers can earn continuing education credits for many of the courses offered on TSI. Sepsis Alliance is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17068, to award contact hours. TSI is also partnering with top-tier organizations to offer CME for physicians and CE credits for providers across the continuum of care.

To learn more about The Sepsis Institute, and join to take the courses, please visit https://www.sepsisinstitute.org/.

Some of the webinars and modules presented on The Sepsis Institute are supported in part by a 2019 partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Division of Research, Innovation, and Ventures (DRIVe), part of the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. The information or content and conclusions expressed on The Sepsis Institute are those of the authors. This content should not be construed as the official position or policy of BARDA, ASPR, HHS, or the U.S. Government and does not represent official endorsements by these entities.

About Sepsis Alliance:

Sepsis Alliance is the first and leading sepsis organization in the U.S., working in all 50 states to save lives and reduce suffering by raising awareness of sepsis as a medical emergency. Sepsis.org, the organization’s website, serves the needs of more than 2.5 million visitors each year. In 2011, Sepsis Alliance designated September as Sepsis Awareness Month to bring healthcare professionals and community members together in the fight against sepsis. Sepsis Alliance gives a voice to the millions of people who have been touched by sepsis – to the survivors, and the friends and family members of those who have survived or who have died. Since 2003, sepsis awareness in the U.S. has risen from 19% to 65%. Sepsis Alliance is a GuideStar Platinum Rated charity. For more information, please visit http://www.sepsis.org. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter at @SepsisAlliance.

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