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Optoma Introduces Compact, High Brightness Laser Projectors for ProAV Market

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ZU606TST

Offering incredible image quality, multiple integrated installation features and 4K HDR compatibility, these new projectors provide reliable, low-maintenance operation in a space-saving form factor – all at competitive price points.


FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)

Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display products, today announced four new additions to its ProScene projector series offering bright, flexible projection and 4K HDR compatibility in a compact and lightweight design. Ranging from 1080p to WUXGA resolution, this new ProScene lineup delivers incredible brightness, color precision and unrivaled versatility for a variety of use cases and professional environments, including boardrooms, large conference rooms, houses of worship and digital signage.

The Optoma ProScene ZU606T, ZU606TST, ZH606 and ZH606TST projectors are powered by a DuraCore laser light source and feature 6,000 lumens of brightness and a 300,000:1 contrast ratio, producing lifelike images with incredibly rich detail. Offering up to 30,000 hours of operation in Eco mode, vertical lens shift and four corner correction, as well as 360-degree and portrait mode operation, these projectors provide long-lasting, reliable performance for even the most complex installations. HDMI and VGA inputs provide connectivity to high-quality 4K HDR digital video while LAN and RS-232 enable control via Crestron, Extron, AMX or Telnet. In addition, the ZU606TST and ZH606TST feature a 0.79:1 throw ratio and can produce 100-inch images from just a few feet away, making them ideal solutions for space-constrained environments.

Optoma ZU606T, ZU606TST, ZH606, ZH606TST shared specifications:

  • Dimensions: 14.7” x 4.6” x 11.9”

  • Weight: 12.3 lbs.

  • Brightness: 6,000 lumens

  • Contrast Ratio: 300,000:1 with Extreme Black enabled

  • Resolution: ZU606T, ZU606TST – WUXGA (1920 x 1200); ZH606, ZH606TST – 1080p (1920 x 1080); 4K HDR input support

  • Light Source: DuraCore Laser

  • Light Source Life: Up to 30,000 hours of operation in Eco mode

  • Horizontal and vertical keystone correction, four corner correction

  • 360-degree and portrait mode operation

  • 12v trigger

  • Integrated HDBaseT for ZU606T, ZU606TST and ZH606TST

  • Audio: 2 x 10W speakers

“With the new additions of the Optoma ZU606T, ZU606TST, ZH606 and ZH606TST to our line of ProScene projectors, we’re able to provide ProAV customers with a full range of compact, high-performance projection options to meet their various needs,” stated Brian Soto, head of product management at Optoma Technology. “Offering incredible image quality, multiple integrated installation features and 4K HDR compatibility, these new projectors provide reliable, low-maintenance operation in a space-saving form factor – all at competitive price points.”

Pricing and Availability:

  • The Optoma ZH606 is available now through authorized dealers in both black and white chassis, for an estimated street price of $2,999.

  • The Optoma ZU606T is available now through authorized dealers for an estimated street price of $3,299.

  • The Optoma ZH606TST-W is available now through authorized dealers for an estimated street price of $3,699.

  • The Optoma ZU606TST-W is available now through authorized dealers, for an estimated street price of $3,799.

About Optoma Technology

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

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Industry: Healthcare

Visiun® Awarded Laboratory Analytics Group Purchasing Agreement with Premier

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (PRWEB)

Visiun, the leader in laboratory analytics, is proud to announce they have been awarded a group purchasing agreement for laboratory analytics with leading healthcare improvement company, Premier Inc. Effective September 1, 2019, the new agreement allows all 4,000 U.S. hospitals and 165,000 providers within the Premier alliance, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for Visiun’s flagship laboratory analytics solution, Performance Insight®.

“We are grateful that Visiun was selected as a trusted Premier supplier for laboratory analytics,” said Tim Bickley, Vice President of Sales for Visiun. “Performance Insight was developed to provide unsurpassed analytics and solutions that address the challenges of today’s laboratory. Supporting process improvement, operations, patient safety, and financial performance, we are excited that Performance Insight will now be available to the large number of hospitals within the Premier network.”

Compatible with every major LIS on the market, Performance Insight provides laboratory management with business intelligence and analytics to help their teams monitor key service commitments and improve workflow, quality, and financial performance. With Performance Insight, laboratories can eliminate manual reporting processes and see everything that is happening in the lab on a daily basis including turnaround time, quality, productivity/workflow, blood product utilization, test utilization, and more.

About Visiun, Inc.

Visiun® is the leading provider of performance analytics to the laboratory industry. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Visiun has been providing services to the laboratory industry for over nine years, with hundreds of laboratories installed across the United States. Performance Insight®, Visiun’s core product, provides laboratory managers with a comprehensive suite of analytics that deliver immediate improvements in performance, efficiency, and quality. For more information, please visit http://www.visiun.com.

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Health: Mental Health

Business Leaders Rank Employee Well-Being as Top Priority, Struggle How to Measure Impact

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LifeWorks, a leader in workplace well-being solutions, has released its findings from a recent qualitative survey of 25 US-based CEOs, investigating the impact of mental health and well-being in the workplace. The majority of leaders agree that the importance of employee well-being is increasing, according to the findings. In particular, executives recognize the importance of having effective programs in place to help attract top talent, retain key employees, as well as reduce absenteeism and increase engagement. Yet measuring well-being or the impact of their programs is proving a challenge. All respondents are in agreement on the need for a more comprehensive well-being index.

Michael Colucci, CEO of Idilus LLC, a Professional Employer Organization, said, “Employee well-being ranks number one, because your organization is only as good as the people that you have working for you, and their well-being determines how successful or unsuccessful you’re going to be.”

Employee-First Strategy

The majority of CEOs surveyed agreed that the importance of employee well-being is increasing. One executive stated that “employee well-being programs are becoming more of an expectation rather than a perk.” Whereas this once might have been exclusively the domain of the HR department, there is now a greater understanding among CEOs that employee well-being is vital for creating a productive, engaged and loyal workforce.

According to a CEO from an engineering firm, “I don’t believe that customers should come first, I believe that employees should come first. It’s a tenant at my company. It is a cornerstone of my company to have happy well-adjusted employees.”

Executives surveyed recognize the stress their employees face, with concerns ranging from financial stress to issues around family and home life. Family illness, divorce, childcare and eldercare were key areas, but employees were also concerned about job security and health issues. They also indicated that they saw EAP as a foundational component of well-being.

Another executive said, “If my employees are unhappy or they’re going through whatever stresses that they are encountering at home in their personal life, they bring that in. If you have a big team environment that we work in…it can cause absenteeism. People who aren’t focused at work, it creates delays with projects so things get backed up at work.”

Millennials and Well-Being

There is a growing understanding among company leaders that programs supporting employee well-being are critical for both attracting talent and retaining staff. Millennials, in particular, are seen to be more focused on a company’s culture and well-being approach, but there was also the recognition that anxiety in the workplace was affecting employees at all ages, and therefore wellness needs to be considered at a company-wide level.

Isolation Among CEOs

Unsurprisingly, the majority of CEOs said that they experience significant work stress, but many of them believed that they were successful in compartmentalizing that anxiety, and almost all noted how important it was for them to mask anxiety and stress as part of their everyday lives.

The results show how the burden of leadership impacts many CEOs. Executives surveyed are aware of the contagious nature of workplace stress and how they need to contain their emotions with the larger workforce. Nearly all the CEOs questioned also felt some form of isolation in the workforce, and recognized that this was a concern for their well-being and work.

How do We Measure Wellness?

Among those surveyed, there is no consistent approach to how their companies tackled improving employee wellness in the workforce, or even how they measured workplace wellness. While the majority said they measured the success of the well-being program with business-critical factors such as retention of employees, satisfaction in their role and employee engagement – these outcomes are something that CEOs set as a priority for CHROs.

All the respondents agreed that a comprehensive employee well-being index would be helpful to their business and many noted that they currently do not have a stable measure or index for their well-being program, with each using different KPIs and metrics. Almost all mentioned the use of some form of EAP or external wellness support, but many did not believe that their employees engage with the support provided as much as they could and there was little way to measure the success of that engagement.

Ushering in a New Era of Unified Well-Being

Paula Allen, Vice President of Research, Analytics and Innovation for Morneau Shepell said, “Employee wellness is increasingly critical to business success and at the top of the agenda for many CEOs and even board members. But executives still struggle with methods to properly execute and evaluate that support. LifeWorks is positioned to address these concerns. We partner with organizations to support their employee’s total well-being – physical, mental, social and financial – in a preventative, holistic, high-engagement approach. For users, LifeWorks provides confidential mental health and well-being support through a personalized well-being app with direct access to help 24/7. For leaders, we deliver the tools to track the mental health and well-being of the workforce and show direct impact over time.”

About LifeWorks

LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell provides the right care at the right time to people, organizations and communities across the globe so they can grow and thrive. LifeWorks is a unified well-being solution that helps organizations effectively support their workforce to stay happy, healthy and productive. Powered by the company’s global strength, clinical expertise and LifeWorks’ human-centric, leading technology, LifeWorks helps employers and their people achieve more than a traditional Employee Assistance Program can provide. LifeWorks partners with its customers to address their people’s total mental, physical, social and financial well-being at every stage of their journey. As the world’s most extensive employee assistance provider, LifeWorks supports employees and their families around the world – any time, any where – so they can manage work, health and life challenges. Recognizing that employers can’t address what they don’t measure, LifeWorks puts actionable KPIs at the center of its solution.

About the Study

The LifeWorks Workplace Mental Health study – the first of its kind – is a qualitative survey of 25 Presidents and CEOs, living in the US, who manage companies with more that 1,000 (global) employees. Interviews were conducted between July 31-September 15, 2019 on the topic of Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace. LifeWorks plans to make this an annual study.

For Further Information:

Morneau Shepell, media@morneaushepell.com

Elise Vue, Peppercomm, evue@peppercomm.com, 415.633.3212

Business: Insurance

AAON Chooses SOSPES Environmental, Health & Safety Software

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“We are excited to be working with Sospes and their innovative approach to safety management.”


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON), a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling products, has selected Sospes’ EHS management software as its environmental, health and safety platform partner for its operations in Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. AAON products are regularly recognized as industry-leading, most recently winning awards in July 2019 for excellence in product design in the 16th annual Dealer Design Awards Program.

Sospes’ EHS software improves communication between workers and their companies, creating a collaborative environment for improving safety and productivity.

“As a leading manufacturer of HVAC equipment, safety is a priority for AAON. Our company has continued to experience rapid growth over the last several years, and we recognized that our safety programs need to keep up with the rest of our growth,” said Scott Asbjornson, AAON Chief Financial Officer. “This software will allow us to be more efficient, and we are excited to be working with Sospes and their innovative approach to safety management.”

“AAON is a remarkable manufacturing success story, and like any manufacturing operation, their employees are faced with workplace hazards,” said Tom Carson, President of Sospes. “We are proud to have been selected as their partner in safety management and look forward to supporting their commitment to worker safety and continuous process improvement.”

About AAON

AAON is engaged in the engineering, manufacturing, marketing and sale of air conditioning and heating equipment consisting of standard, semi-custom and custom rooftop units, chillers, packaged outdoor mechanical rooms, air handling units, condensing units, makeup air units, energy recovery units, geothermal/water-source heat pumps, coils, and controls. Since the founding of AAON in 1988, AAON has maintained a commitment to design, develop, manufacture and deliver heating and cooling products to perform beyond all expectations and demonstrate the value of AAON to our customers. For more information, please visit http://www.AAON.com .

About Sospes

Sospes’ award-winning EHS management software makes organizations better by engaging employees with easy incident reporting, accountable task management and powerful data analytics, all within a single integrated mobile application. The product is easy to learn, simple to use and can be implemented in far less time than typical enterprise systems. The application is hosted in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, which allows the company to deliver a secure, robust user experience nearly anywhere in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.sospes.com.

Media contacts:

Jonathan Monnette                

jmonnette@sospes.com            

(541) 868-5474

Eric Taylor

marketing@aaon.com

(918 583-2266

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Business: Executives

Shannon Brown Appointed President of ORI to Lead Firm’s Public Sector Practice

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I am excited to join the ORI team in crafting data intelligence and data mining solutions that help clients improve not only the digital experience but also the overall customer experience.


HERNDON, Va. (PRWEB)

ORI, a Herndon, VA-based customer experience consulting firm applying innovative approaches to data collection, data cleansing, and analysis, today announced that Shannon Brown has been appointed the firm’s President. Brown is an experienced executive with a rich background leading organizations in the IT and management consulting industry, helping government agencies apply business planning, IT service management, and IT strategy solutions to deliver improved services to citizens. She also steps into a partner role alongside ORI co-founders Kathy Benson, CEO, and Sue Lynd, who has been appointed Chief Operating Officer.

Brown brings proven experience providing government agencies with next-generation digital transformation services and multi-channel citizen experiences. She most recently served as president and CEO of Primescape Solutions, where she was instrumental in leading the firm’s 2017 acquisition by HighPoint Global. Primescape provided complex, enterprise-scale IT services and solutions in support of government technology transformation initiatives for a diversified base of federal, civilian, and defense customers. Primescape’s customers included the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), and departments of State (DOS), Treasury (USDT), and Health and Human Services (HHS). In her new role, Brown will lead all public sector operations at ORI, helping the firm’s government and commercial sector clients capitalize on shared best practices and forging new partnerships and teaming relationships to expand the firm’s customer base.

“On behalf of the entire team, we are thrilled to welcome Shannon Brown to ORI, and we are eager to continue our growth trajectory across the government, commercial, and association industries by supplying insights powered by agile research, data collection, and AI-powered text analytics capabilities,” said Benson. “Shannon is a dynamic, results-driven veteran of the federal, civilian, and defense markets, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in guiding smart, strategic growth for the small businesses that help our nation’s government agencies meet their critical missions every day and foster innovation in serving citizens.”

“My career has centered on supporting customers’ missions—which I firmly believe is directly tied to maintaining a laser focus on the customer and citizen experience,” Brown said. “Applying best-in-class data analytics and technology to transform data into actionable insights is at the core of ORI’s business, and I am excited to join the team in crafting data intelligence and data mining solutions that help clients improve not only the digital experience but also the overall customer experience. Since founding ORI more than 30 years ago, Kathy and Sue have led every aspect of the firm’s day-to-day operations and impressive growth. It is a great honor to be welcomed into the fold and to partner with them in leading ORI into its next phase of growth.”

Before joining Primescape in 2010, Brown served as IT Corporate Development Director at EconSys, where she served customers including the PBGC, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). From 2000 to 2008, Brown served in various positions at Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC, which acquired ATS Corporation in 2007), including Senior Vice President, Vice President, and Senior Program Director. From 1991 to 2000, she held positions of increasing responsibility at Litton PRC, now a Northrop Grumman company, after beginning her career with Syllogistics, Inc. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from George Mason University and is an active member of Vistage International and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

About ORI

ORI is a full-service customer experience (CX) consulting firm applying innovative data collection and analysis to help government, commercial, and association clients gain a full understanding of citizen and customer expectations. By offering quick and efficient data collection, agile research and analysis, and systematic listening to mine all types of structured and unstructured customer feedback for insights, ORI translates data into decisions and decisions into stronger citizen and customer engagement. ORI, a certified women-owned small business (WOSB) and eight-time Inc. 5000 honoree, has been recognized consistently for three decades for the successful delivery of data collection and processing and customer satisfaction research services. http://www.ORIresults.com

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K.I.N.D. Concentrates Teams Up with Nonprofit Leaf for Life Foundation to Support Veteran Families and Spread PTSD Awareness in Arizona

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More than half a million military veterans reside in Arizona and we believe it’s our duty to give back to a community that has sacrificed so much. We are proud to be an ongoing partner with Leaf for Life Foundation.


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

Medical cannabis manufacturer K.I.N.D. Concentrates has partnered with Leaf for Life Foundation, an Arizona 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to support their Helping Veteran Families Stand United program.

K.I.N.D. Concentrates will donate a portion of the proceeds from their new military-themed packages to Leaf for Life Foundation at $1 for every 1,000 mg. purchase and .50 cents for every 500 mg. purchase. Geo Leaf, the wholesale division of MedMen, created the distinctive camo-themed cartridges specifically for the program which kicks off on October 1st at dispensaries throughout Arizona. The program is ongoing and supports veteran initiatives lead by Leaf for Life Foundation.

Established in 2018, Leaf for Life Foundation supports families with veterans who suffer from PTSD and other mental health issues. The organization creates awareness on the potential healing benefits of medical cannabis through educational events and resources.

“More than half a million military veterans reside in Arizona and we believe it’s our duty to give back to a community that has sacrificed so much. We are proud to be an ongoing partner with Leaf for Life Foundation,” said Stefan Dyulgerov, Director of Marketing and Communications at K.I.N.D. Concentrates.

K.I.N.D. Concentrates is the first producer of medical marijuana concentrates in Arizona and was established in 2013. The company manufactures and distributes award-winning THC and CBD concentrates made from organic, indoor, medical cannabis plants.

Leaf for Life Foundation co-founders Danielle Sedgwick and Laura Franklin were personally inspired to start a support network for American military veterans and their families. “We have witnessed firsthand how medical cannabis can help families experiencing the residual side-effects of the war at home. Especially when traditional medical treatments aren’t working,” stated Sedgwick.

About K.I.N.D. Concentrates:

K.I.N.D. Concentrates manufactures and distributes top quality, award-winning THC and CBD medical marijuana concentrates made from organic, indoor medical cannabis plants. Founded in 2013, K.I.N.D.’s purpose is to be a reliable, high quality provider of the best medical marijuana concentrates and edibles in the state of Arizona. As the first producer of medical marijuana concentrates in Arizona, K.I.N.D. Concentrates’ focus has always been on providing medicine of the highest quality and potency to medical marijuana patients in Arizona.

K.I.N.D. Concentrates and our line of products can be found at many medical marijuana dispensaries throughout Arizona. For information visit http://www.kindconcentrates.com.

About Leaf for Life Foundation:

The Leaf for Life Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to Loving Every American Family for Life. Through community events, family-based activities and support from local businesses, Leaf for Life Foundation helps veteran families affected by PTSD and mental health issues stand united. For information, visit http://www.leaf4life.org.

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ESI ThoughtLab Study Reveals Measurable ROI on Smart City Investments

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Building a Hyperconnected City

Building a Hyperconnected City

Our research shows that hyperconnected cities—ones that use technology to transform and interconnect their urban assets—generate demonstrable ROI for their economies, while providing enormous improvements in living and business conditions


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

Today, ESI ThoughtLab unveiled preliminary findings from its 2019 Smart City Research Initiative, Building a Hyperconnected City. The study of 100 worldwide metro centers found that most cities are seeing major economic, financial, and social benefits from their investments in smart technologies, but also greater cyber-risks, if digital innovation is not managed properly.

According to the study, 38% of cities deploying smart mobility solutions are bolstering customer satisfaction and 32% are improving productivity and delivery times for business. Likewise, 45% of cities deploying smart environmental and energy initiatives are improving citizen health, 44% are reducing pollution, and 43% are stabilizing energy prices.

The speed of technological change has been brisk. Public Wi-Fi, Internet of Things, cloud, and mobile technology are now pervasive across cities, used by more than 9 out of 10 them in our study. Other commonly used technologies include biometrics (83% of cities), AI (82%), and Blockchain (66%). Robots and drones, 5G, augmented reality, and distributed computing are promising new technologies, which are still in earlier stages of investment.

By using these technologies to transform and interconnect their urban ecosystem, government leaders aim to deliver a myriad of benefits to their stakeholders. These include creating new business opportunities, filling talent gaps, improving public health, reducing crime, boosting productivity and addressing income inequality. These benefits work together to deliver a virtuous circle of economic prosperity, business growth, and social well-being

The ROI on smart initiatives

These same smart programs also generate economic and financial gains that not only cover the cost of investment, but also provide tangible returns. Except for predictive policing, all 62 smart city initiatives studied showed positive investment returns. The smart city dimensions providing the largest gains include:

    Mobility and transportation: curb management (4.5%), congestion charging (4.3%)

    Energy and water: dynamic electricity pricing (4.8%), renewable energy (4.3%)

    Environment: optimizing waste collection (4.1%), real-time water quality monitoring (3.9%)

    Public safety: first aid alerts (5.6%), gunshot sensors (4.8%), real-time crime mapping (4.7%)

    Governance: digital business licensing (5%), digital payments (4.6%)

However, if not managed effectively, these smart initiatives can also expose urban areas to higher cyber risks. For cities in our survey, the total cost of cyber loss events over the last year averaged $3.4 million, with 10% suffering losses between $10m and $20m. Over half of the cities said that they were not well prepared for cyberattacks. The biggest vulnerabilities cited were financial and payment systems (54% of cities), IT infrastructure and telecoms (51%), and mobility and transportation (40%). To cope with rising cyber risks, 82% of cities plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets next year, 39% by more than 10%.

The study is based on a rigorous benchmarking survey conducted over the summer of 2019 by ESI ThoughtLab and a cross-industry coalition of sponsors, including Deloitte, Oracle, Stantec, Pennoni, Eaton Lighting, NTT Group, Nokia, Cognizant, Visa, and Microsoft. The sample consisted of 100 worldwide cities engaged in smart city initiatives. Cities varied in size from 123,000 to over 24 million residents and represented a range of income levels, regions, and stages of economic development.    

“Our research shows that hyperconnected cities—ones that use technology to transform and interconnect their urban assets—generate demonstrable ROI for their economies, while providing enormous improvements in living and business conditions,” said Lou Celi, CEO of ESI ThoughtLab and director of the study.    

Full findings from the study will be released in November at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona. More information can be found by visiting: https://econsultsolutions.com/esi-thoughtlab/hyperconnected-city/

For more information, please contact:

Lou Celi, CEO

ESI ThoughtLab

917-459-4614

Lceli@esithoughtlab.com

Mike Daly, Marketing Director

ESI ThoughtLab

215-717-2777

Mdaly@esithoughtlab.com

About the research coalition

ESI ThoughtLab is an innovative research firm providing fresh ideas and actionable insights through rigorous data analysis. We specialize in assessing the impact of technological, economic, and demographic shifts on companies, industries, and cities. ESI ThoughtLab ’s team of seasoned economists and thought leaders have many years of experience in conducting urban analysis.

Cognizant is a multinational corporation that provides IT and business services, including digital, technology, consulting, and operations services. Cognizant’s industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 and more than 5,000 private and middle market companies. Our people work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today’s marketplace to make an impact that matters — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthy society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them.

Eaton Lighting delivers an industry-leading portfolio of innovative lighting solutions for connected buildings, homes, and communities, including reliable indoor and outdoor smart lighting, and control solutions specifically designed to simplify and personalize lighting for consumers, help solve complex business challenges, and leverage data insights to meet customers’ unique needs. Eaton Lighting solutions serve a wide range of customers, including architects, engineers, facility managers, municipal leaders, electrical distributors, and contractors in the commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential, utility, and other markets. For more information, visit Eaton.com/lighting

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people, and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.3 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of nearly 92,000 as of June 30, 2019. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

Microsoft empowers every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. With our diverse partner ecosystem, an extensive portfolio of solutions, and a trusted, secure, and open platform, we are uniquely positioned to help cities innovate now for the Smart City of tomorrow. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/smartcities

Nokia creates the technology to connect the world. Powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we serve communications service providers, governments, large enterprises, and consumers, with the industry’s most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products, services, and licensing. We adhere to the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with social purpose, quality, and integrity. Nokia is enabling the infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of Things to transform the human experience.

NTT is a global technology and business solutions provider helping clients grow their business and improve their competitive market position by delivering fully integrated services, including global networks, cybersecurity, managed IT and applications, cloud and datacenter services combined with business consulting and deep industry expertise. As a top five global technology and business services provider, NTT works with over 80 of the Global Fortune 100 companies and many thousands of other clients and communities to achieve their goals and contribute to a sustainable future. To learn more about NTT’s Smart Platform and how the company is accelerating Smart Cities globally, visit NTT’s website (http://www.ntt.co.jp/news2018/1805e/180502a.html) and watch the case study on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVpX57OvWE8&feature=youtu.be).

Oracle offers a complete suite of integrated applications plus highly automated and secure generation 2 infrastructure featuring the Oracle Autonomous Database. With Oracle, customers can modernize their operations and take advantage of emerging technologies to better engage citizens and serve their communities.

Pennoni is a consulting engineering firm providing services that help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate “smart” solutions into today’s built environment. As part of their involvement in the smart city initiative, they utilize and continue to discover new and innovative methods in the delivery of services for smart, sustainable, and resilient solutions for projects across the globe. Across all market sectors, Pennoni works with project owners, end users, stakeholders, and teaming partners to develop solutions that truly make Pennoni “Partners For What’s Possible.”

Stantec designs with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they’re our communities too. This allows us to assess what’s needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances, and envision what’s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success. We’re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Visa is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network — enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and a driving force behind the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network, and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit About Visa, https://usa.visa.com/visa-everywhere/blog.html and @VisaNews.

Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee (“DTTL”), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the “Deloitte” name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms.

Technology: Electronics

Keystone Expands Strategic Suite of Services with New West Coast Hires

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Ryan Drake-Lee, Principal, Keystone Strategy

Jennifer and Ryan are wonderful additions, who will expand our reach on the West Coast while offering new and current clients unequaled talent, insights and technology fluency.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Keystone Strategy, which delivers transformative ideas in strategy, economics and technology to the world’s most influential companies, has expanded its West Coast leadership with two strategic hires.

Jennifer DeWhitt Graves, of Seattle, and Ryan Drake-Lee, of San Francisco, have been named Principals at the firm effective immediately. They will augment the firm’s Digital Transformation and Digital Operations practices, respectively; supporting client strategies related to Data Science and Analytics-enabled operating models. They will also support Keystone’s strategic growth and people development across its West Coast offices.

The duo brings extensive consulting and tech industry experience to the forefront, coming from Google, Starbucks, Bain & Company and McKinsey & Co.

Prior to joining Keystone, Graves was a Senior Program Manager, U.S. Operations, at Starbucks overseeing the margin, inventory and field analytics for 10,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. While at Starbucks she implemented and led a $500 million waste management program, digitally redesigned inventory, and overhauled reporting for all 10,000 US and Canada stores. Earlier, she worked at Bain & Company in private equity, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, and education.

Graves brings a wealth of knowledge in operations, innovation, and digital transformation. Her focus is on expending the firm’s offerings and leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning within supply chain, inventory, manufacturing processes, and distribution networks. Graves is a guest professor of Business at the University of Washington, lecturing on operations management and on finance for non-finance majors.

Drake-Lee joined Keystone after working at Google, where he led a 15-plus person team, driving $30 million of incremental revenue. While at Google, he also scaled the vendor team from 14 to 200 plus agents across four locations. He was involved in an operating plan that secured a $13 million budget.

Prior to Google, Drake-Lee was a Director and Project Manager at Tomra of North America, where he advised the Senior Leadership Team. He also performed acquisition due diligence for two potential targets in the hardware and equipment segment, ranging from $12 million to $24 million. Prior to this, he spent five years at McKinsey & Co., where he was an engagement manager and business analyst.

“Both Jennifer and Ryan are critical additions to our leadership team,” said Keystone President, Jeff Marowits. “Keystone was created to advise technology companies on how best to approach challenges associated with the next wave of business transformation be it through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), or more general digital transformation of strategic business objectives,” he said. “Jennifer and Ryan are wonderful additions, who will expand our reach on the West Coast while offering new and current clients unequaled talent, insights and technology fluency.”

About Keystone

Keystone is an innovative strategy and economics consulting firm delivering transformative ideas and novel solutions to global enterprises and law firms on leading-edge challenges in technology, business, and science. The firm’s expertise in information strategy & risk, economics, product development, digital transformation, AI/ML and antitrust is ideally suited to developing bold strategies that have a far-reaching impact on business, consumers, and public policy. Keystone combines the strategic insights of leading experts from Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Wharton and other top universities with the practical industry expertise of its accomplished professionals to deliver extraordinary impact. Learn more about Keystone at keystonestrategy.com.

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Warren, New Jersey Based Dentist, Dr. Huma Mirza Named 2019 NJ Top Dentist

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SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. (PRWEB)

NJ Top Dentists has reviewed and approved Huma Mirza, DDS of Warren, New Jersey for 2019. Dr. Mirza’s practice, Smile! Dental Boutique allows her to practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry. With expertise in porcelain veneers, dental implants, crowns and bridges, Dr. Mirza’s key mission is to provide her patients with a new, positive outlook on dentistry.

Dr. Mirza has the ability to correct a wide array of formerly thought to be ‘permanent’ cosmetic dental problems. Through her skill and expertise, Dr. Mirza can literally redesign her patient’s smile, going above and beyond their dental expectations.

This NJ Top Dentists takes extensive continuing education classes to continually improve her skills and dental training. Thus enabling her to be able to provide an extensive range of treatments for her patients while staying abreast of new technologies in the field.

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Promises Behavioral Health Moves Headquarters From California to Tennessee

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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Promises Behavioral Health, a leading provider of addiction and mental health treatment, has relocated its corporate office from Long Beach, Calif. to Brentwood, Tenn. This relocation marks a period of deliberate growth that will contribute to Brentwood’s flourishing healthcare workforce.

Nashville and surrounding areas like Brentwood are home to more than 900 healthcare companies, including a growing number of behavioral health organizations. Through this move, Promises Behavioral Health will be able to recruit top-tier healthcare personnel in the addiction and mental health field.

“This relocation is the result of a remarkable year of change for Promises Behavioral Health,” says Kirk Kureska, CEO of Promises Behavioral Health. “We’re committed to building a team with the expertise and passion to provide a first-rate experience for our clients and their families.”

The new corporate office will house the executive team, marketing, accounting, human resources and the admissions call center. With the relocation, Promises Behavioral Health will have the necessary support to pursue new industry goals and offer the highest quality behavioral health care.

About Promises Behavioral Health

Promises Behavioral Health is a family of behavioral health programs with regional brands such as The Right Step, The Ranch, Promises and Clarity Way. The company currently operates facilities across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Promises offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health disorders. Through its programs, the company is committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family network. For more information, please visit http://www.PromisesBehavioralHealth.com.

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