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Io-Tahoe to Showcase How Smart Data Discovery Solution is Helping Businesses Succeed, at Strata Data Conference, New York


“Io-Tahoe helps organizations solve some of the most intricate business challenges, which can only be addressed by starting with data discovery as a first step to creating value. We are honored to have customers with us at Strata, sharing the business benefits they realize with Io-Tahoe technology.”

Io-Tahoe, a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products, in its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, today announced it will showcase how its Smart Data Discovery platform is helping businesses succeed in navigating the changing data ecosystem, to audiences attending the Strata Data Conference in New York. As a Strategic Sponsor, Io-Tahoe will showcase the latest product features and share live demonstrations on how data discovery can enable organizations to become insights-driven and achieve the desired business outcomes.

Io-Tahoe has been named a Leader in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for data management in a new research report and decision guide from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). The research report, which names Io-Tahoe a Leader, says companies which deploy AI-enabled analytics and data management solutions can potentially save up to $5,000,000 a year. EMA research also finds that they can create more value through enhancements such as increased speed of innovation; the report claims that 83 per cent of the companies surveyed are already seeing cost savings, along with a significant reduction in annual person-hours required to complete analysis of the data.

“Io-Tahoe helps organizations solve some of the most intricate business challenges, which can only be addressed by starting with data discovery as a first step to creating value,” said Lola Bhadmus, Io-Tahoe’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We are honored to have some customers with us at Strata, sharing the business benefits they are realizing with Io-Tahoe’s technology.”

Join us at the Strata Data Conference, New York (Exhibit 1221)

Io-Tahoe is a Strategic Sponsor at the data conference, which provides an opportunity for Io-Tahoe’s customers and potential customers to schedule a one-to-one meeting with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts; and hear from organizations that have already successfully implemented Io-Tahoe’s technology.

Explore how Io-Tahoe is uniquely solving data discovery, governance and search challenges for its customers across the financial services, healthcare and telecommunications industries. Further insights will be shared on Thursday 26 September, with an upcoming keynote address on Post-revolutionary big data: Promoting the general welfare (sponsored by Io-Tahoe), a major speaking session – Organizing the chaos of healthcare with smart data discovery (sponsored by Io-Tahoe), and booth presentations.

Email: info@io-tahoe.com to schedule one-to-one meetings with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts.

Join us for customer presentations at Exhibit 1221 on Wednesday 25 September from 11:00-11:15am and 3:45-4:00pm, and on Thursday 26 September from 11:00 – 11:15am and 3:00-3:15pm.

Join us for live product demonstrations on Tuesday 24 September from 5:30 – 5:45pm and 6:00-6:15pm; Wednesday 25 September from 12:45-1:00pm; 4:15–4:30pm and 6:15-6:30pm; and on Thursday 26 September from 12:45-1:00pm and 3:30-3:45pm.

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About Io-Tahoe

Io-Tahoe (http://www.io-tahoe.com) is a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products. In its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, the platform enables organizations to discover and search data across a wide range of heterogeneous technology platforms from traditional databases, data warehouses and data lakes to the cloud and other modern repositories, helping enterprises trace data elements across their systems in spite of outdated metadata definitions. Io-Tahoe utilizes machine learning algorithms to dramatically increase the accuracy, intelligence and speed of learning of complex data elements and data relationships throughout the entire business environment. Our platform saves time by processing many data sources in weeks, instead of manual discovery and cataloging for months.

Our product has been custom-built by a team with a deep understanding of data challenges, giving us first-hand insight and appreciation into our customers’ diverse and complex data needs. Io-Tahoe is particularly valuable to businesses with large numbers of customers and diverse data sets, such as those in the financial services, utilities, retail, transportation, insurance, healthcare and manufacturing industries.

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Bright Now!® Dental in Herndon, VA to Host a Free Dental Clinic


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In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, Bright Now!® Dental will provide free dental services for low-income, underinsured individuals at its Herndon, VA office on November 2nd.

Dental services provided include same-day procedures such as exams and x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. For more information, please visit the Bright Now! Dental website.

About Bright Now!® Dental

Bright Now! ® Dental provides general dentistry, children’s dentistry and, in select locations, specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at over 150 offices across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Bright Now! Dental’s Herndon office is operated by Hima Reddy, P.C. (the “Group”). The Group is affiliated with Smile Brands Inc., one of the largest providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States. Smile Brands Inc. provides comprehensive business support services through exclusive long-term service agreements with affiliated dental groups, so dentists can spend more time caring for their patients and less time on the administrative, marketing and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”), a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.

About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation

The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 24,000 smiles and over $18 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.

Contacts:

Bright Now!® Dental                    

Jody Martin    

PR@smilebrands.com                            

714.427.1299                    

Smiles for Everyone Foundation

Crystal Strait

crystal.strait@smilesforeveryone.org

714.824.5037

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SWIEI and DeXL to Transform Leadership Training on Emotional Intelligence


The Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence (SWIEI) and Dynamic Experiential Learning (DeXL) are pleased to announce a new partnership that will transform and improve the way in which leadership training on emotional intelligence is delivered, learned, and applied. Emotional intelligence is a well-researched leadership concept that is critical to effective leadership performance and success.

“Corporate leaders and employees are demanding a better way to learn with best-in-class content that’s scalable across business units and geographies, and results in measurable, long-term behavioral change,” said Eric Evans, President & CEO of DeXL. “The Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence is a leader in transforming individuals and collectively, we are well-positioned to transform this space.”

Using science-based learning approaches grounded in DeXL’s innovative learning experience engine, coupled with SWIEI’s deep industry expertise from certified trainers and professional coaches, the collaboration will produce an emotional intelligence training program like no other. Learners will gain proficiency and experience with competencies vital to the mastery of emotional intelligence using cutting-edge learning technology, combined with experiential learning activities.

Key benefits of the training program will include adaptive, personalized micro-learning content that respects the complex work life of leaders and provides clear evidence of mastery. It will incorporate experiential, applied learning approaches to help foster authentic engagement among participants who will prepare to tackle real-life, practical situations and contexts. Using the latest, device-responsive educational technology, leaders will learn core competencies on-the-go and gain access 24/7. The training also aims to enhance a sense of belonging and commitment among learners by developing a professional community of practice and support network.

Said Bobi Seredich, Co-Founder of SWIEI: “Together, the complimentary capabilities of SWIEI and DeXL will produce an engaging, innovative leadership training program that will positively and measurably impact employee performance. Our clients have been asking us for an online EI training program, and the timing is perfect. We needed to adapt to the new workforce, and how they learn and retain leadership training information.”

About Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence:

From Fortune 500 companies to high-profile leaders, SWIEI has measurably improved the emotional intelligence of thousands of individuals with SWIEI’s speaking, training and coaching capabilities. SWIEI’s core competencies are founded in evidence-based practice: they partner with the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP) which provides research and advisory services. SWIEI’s mission is to enhance leadership and life performance through emotional mastery – a catalyst for building stronger communities, developing leaders, increasing performance, enhancing relationships and improving personal health by providing awareness, education and tools around the power and science behind human emotions. Learn more at https://www.swiei.com.

About Dynamic Experiential Learning:

DeXL is a learning experience engine committed to providing a better way to learn. Our mission is to challenge the boundaries of learning by providing learners with elevated, measurable, and transformational learning experiences. We use learning science and research to inform our learning strategies, practices, and technologies to ensure an exceptional learner experience. We also seek to solve some of the complex challenges in leadership training, employee development, and higher education by teaming up with best-in-class industry partners. If you’re interested in partnering with us, learn more at https://dexl.com/.

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The Best Places To Get Car Insurance Quotes


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“Online car insurance quotes will help drivers compare prices and keep a low-cost coverage”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new article that explains the main benefits of using online car insurance quotes.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/benefits-of-comparing-auto-insurance-quotes-online/

Online car insurance quotes ensure that drivers have access to fair prices. Companies are aware that offering exaggerated prices will harm their business. And with so many competitors providing free quotes, not implementing this service is a huge mistake. Furthermore, reputable companies collaborate with various websites, to promote their offers. Brokerage websites, like http://compare-autoinsurance.org, allow drivers to compare prices in a simple and effective way.

The main reasons why drivers should get online car insurance quotes:


  • Online quotes can be obtained anytime and anywhere. Comparing prices online brings unprecedented convenience. Drivers do no longer have to drive to a company’s physical location or wait for a company’s schedule in order to get price estimates. Everything is done online and as long there is a good internet connection, that person can freely get quotes.
  • Online quotes come for free. Insurance websites provide free quotes, no matter if we are talking about brokerage websites or websites of insurance companies. Drivers do no longer have to pay for the services of a middleman. Furthermore, this will lower the rates.
  • Rate calculators are really accurate. Years and years of experiments have helped insurance companies develop precise algorithms and rate calculators. These calculators rely on statistical models, algorithms designed by a company’s IT team and economic data. An accurate quote benefits both the clients and the company. The potential client will plan better the insurance budget and the company has a way to promote its offers.
  • Get access to several discounts. Online questionnaires promote several discounts. For example, the form will promote bundling auto insurance with home/condo insurance. Other discounts usually promoted on online questionnaires include multi-vehicle coverage, safety gear discounts, paying-in-full, driver education and installing telematics. Bundling auto insurance with home insurance may save as much as 20%. Having a better visibility to available discounts will help drivers save a lot of money.
  • Quotes will also help drivers decide if it is worth staying with the same insurer. Before switching insurance companies, drivers are advised to get online quotes and compare prices. If the average price is very low when compared with the current costs (or the ones expected after renewal), then a driver should ask some questions. If the price increase is not justified, then consider changing company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

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The Abbi Agency Hires Bryan Allison as Chief Marketing Officer


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Bryan Allison, chief marketing officer of The Abbi Agency

“The Abbi Agency has a stellar, hard-earned and well-deserved reputation,” Allison said. “I am extremely excited to become a part of the team to help existing and new clients navigate the constantly changing and complex worlds of technology and media.”

Bryan Allison, a veteran marketing and media executive based in Henderson, Nev., has been named chief marketing officer of The Abbi Agency, an integrated marketing agency with offices in Reno, Las Vegas and New York.

Allison will oversee multi-channel marketing strategy, including coordination and execution of social media, digital marketing and content development for The Abbi Agency and its clients. In addition, Bryan will oversee the agency’s office in Las Vegas to grow and foster client relationships.

“The skills and deep experience that Bryan brings to The Abbi Agency will further strengthen the award-winning marketing strategies that our team executes on behalf of our clients,” said Abbi Whitaker, president and co-founder of The Abbi Agency. “He has a proven track record of success with clients and partners in travel, hospitality, consumer products and technology.”

Allison started as the first employee of Vegas.com and helped grow the company to hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue. He focused on the company’s online and offline marketing efforts, including analytics and content, but also oversaw software development, partner relationships and general operations of the 500-employee organization.

His experience also includes more than two decades as an executive of The Greenspun Corporation, the major Southern Nevada publisher of print and digital products. He held positions that included chief operating officer of Greenspun Media Group and chief operating officer and chief marketing officer of Vegas.com.

“The Abbi Agency has a stellar, hard-earned and well-deserved reputation,” Allison said. “I am extremely excited to become a part of the team to help existing and new clients navigate the constantly changing and complex worlds of technology and media.”

In addition to his role at The Abbi Agency, Allison serves as a member of the Nevada State Board of Museums and History.

About The Abbi Agency:

The Abbi Agency is an integrated communications firm helping clients in the B2C and B2B space with branding, public relations, digital and design. The agency has executed award-winning marketing campaigns for clients across the United States. With offices in Reno, Las Vegas and New York, the team of experts behind the agency is ready to help its clients achieve their communications goals. Learn more at theabbiagency.com.

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The Makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots Announce Country Sweepstakes with Dierks Bentley in Nashville


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“We’re excited for the winner of this contest to meet one of country music’s biggest stars, Dierks Bentley. This one-of-a-kind experience will leave a lasting impression and will allow participants to get a peek into the life of a country music star,” said a representative of Living Essentials.

The makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots announces the Country Sweepstakes with Dierks Bentley in Nashville – a chance for country music fans from across the United States to win a trip to Nashville, Music City USA, to meet and hangout with one of the biggest stars in the country music constellation, Dierks Bentley.

Those who want to enter the Country Sweepstakes with Dierks Bentley in Nashville can purchase any 5-hour ENERGY® or 5-hour™ TEA product, including the fan-favorite Extra Strength Cherry flavor, and take a photo of their receipts. Then, the photos can be uploaded into the entry form at http://www.5HEcountry.com. The sweepstakes runs from July 1, 2019 until Halloween, October 31, 2019 and is open to all United States residents ages 18+. To learn more about entering the sweepstakes without a purchase, go to: https://usscpromotions.com/5hourenergy/country/rules.

“We’re excited for the winner of this contest to meet one of country music’s biggest stars, Dierks Bentley. This one-of-a-kind experience will leave a lasting impression and will allow participants to get a peek into the life of a country music star,” said a representative of Living Essentials, “We’d like to wish good luck to all those who enter.”

Throughout the summer, the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots also brought back one of the most popular flavors—Cherry—in an extra-strength shot. Paired with special displays, the Extra-Strength Cherry flavor can be found alongside 5-hour ENERGY® shots, wherever they are sold.

To learn more about the Country Sweepstakes with Dierks Bentley in Nashville, please go to: https://5HEcountry.com.

To learn more about the return of the Extra Strength Cherry flavor, go to: https://5hourenergy.com/energy-shots/cherry-extra-strength/.

About 5-hour ENERGY® shots: Living Essentials, LLC distributes 5-hour ENERGY® and 5-hour ™ TEA energy shots With flavors ranging from Grape to Cool Mint Lemonade, 5-hour ENERGY® shots provide a boost for those working hard and on the go. Available at a variety of retailers and online stores, the energy shot is easy to buy and easier to consume and provides a boost for a long period of time.

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Financial Poise™ Announces “Introduction to EU General Data Protection Regulation,” a New Webinar Premiering October 22th at 1:00 PM CST through West LegalEdcenter™


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This webinar discusses the GDPR requirements for protecting personal data of EU citizens, and how an organization may meet those standards.

The GDPR is a game-changer for anyone doing business or employing individuals in the EU. GDPR is a broad regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. Countries that collect data on EU citizens will need to comply with strict new rules for protection of customer data by May 25, 2018. After that date, non-compliant organizations that collect data on EU citizens will face heavy fines. Learn more about the GDPR requirements and how your organization may meet those standards in this webinar.

To learn more, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can “buy” their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/

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ERD Ltd, Inc. Releases an Overview of Product Warranties


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“Having a product warranty benefits the company because it offers credibility and an advantage over similar products and benefits the customer by giving peace of mind.”

ERD LTD, INC. has announced the release of their most recent infographic: An Overview of Product Warranties. The infographic breaks down the importance of product warranties and tips for utilizing them.

According to ERD LTD, INC. “Having a product warranty benefits the company because it offers credibility and an advantage over similar products and benefits the customer by giving peace of mind.”

The guide also provides helpful questions to ask when choosing a warranty.

To learn more about the benefits of product warranties, view the infographic here.

About ERD LTD, INC.

ERD LTD, INC. is an engineer-owned industrial electronic repair company in the United States. We have been repairing a complete range of industrial electronic products, from basic boards to complex robotics since 1995.

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b-glowing Adds Clarins Double Serum to Exclusive ‘Obsession-Worthy Beauty’ Category


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Clarins Double Serum at b-glowing.com.

Beauty retailer b-glowing.com has added French beauty brand Clarins’ top selling Double Serum to their list of cult-coveted beauty products. b-glowing’s “Obsession-Worthy Beauty” category features tried and true beauty products that continue to top best-seller lists while securing a space on the shelves of industry experts and beauty lovers alike. Clarins’ iconic dual-formulated Double Serum has been a favorite of skincare consumers for decades. The lightweight serum is enriched with 21 powerful plants extracts and uses a hydrolipidic and biomimetic double formula to optimize performance. The results are visibly reduced signs of aging and improved radiance. This fan-favorite joins b-glowing’s “Obsession-Worthy Beauty” category as a skincare staple that continues to evolve and innovate.

Shop Clarins Double Serum at b-glowing: https://www.b-glowing.com/clarins-double-serum/

Shop “Obsession-Worthy Beauty” at b-glowing: https://www.b-glowing.com/obsession-worthy-beauty/

About b-glowing.com: Curating Beauty Since 2004. Now in its 15th year, b-glowing.com features more than 150 brands and has been recognized industry wide for its extraordinary collection of hard-to-find niche beauty products alongside some of the world’s most coveted beauty brands. The company’s success is due in part to Lisa King’s discriminating buying taste and ability to discover progressive brands for her loyal customers. The b-glowing.com shopping experience includes large product images, easy search and navigation, a knowledgeable Beauty Concierge, personalized recommendations by skin type, brand exclusives, worldwide shipping, free domestic shipping on orders $75+, hassle-free returns, and three free luxury samples with each order.

For additional information, please visit https://www.b-glowing.com/ or follow https://www.b-glowing.com/ on Instagram + Facebook.

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Internet of Things Market in Healthcare Exceeds $100 Billion


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There are 21 companies generating over $1 billion each from healthcare IoT revenues, according to the report.

The global market for internet of things (IoT) in healthcare – the market for items designed to be connected to the internet and to other devices – is estimated to have a value of nearly $103 billion for 2019, according to a new market research report by Kalorama Information.

The industry adoption of technology in healthcare is driven by an increase in government mandates, staffing shortages, the need to improve clinical outcomes, and increasing pressures on healthcare functions. There are 21 companies generating over $1 billion each from healthcare IoT revenues, according to the report.

By 2020, it’s estimated that there will be 21 billion internet-connected devices in the world, up from more than 3.9 billion connected devices in 2016. For point of comparison, approximately 4.9 million devices were connected to the internet in 2015 — indicating that the number of connected devices went from millions to billions in just a year.

The continued adoption of internet-related equipment, devices, and services in the health industry is expected to drive the market to reach $170.3 billion by 2024. The growing availability of services and vendors will increase access to complex systems and provide more options directly focused on meeting the demands of the health industry. Revenue growth is expected to remain steady, averaging more than 10% annually.

IoT can be used to increase diagnostic throughput and improve accuracy, enabling healthcare providers to make fast, more informed decisions for patients. There is a severe shortage of physicians worldwide, and rates of incorrect diagnosis are skyrocketing. Medical professionals are under more pressure than ever before, and IoT can make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry.

Due to the rapidly growing elderly population, health issues are increasing, while there is a concerted effort to control costs. IoT healthcare devices provide a lower-cost and less intrusive way to manage health wearables and deliver medication reminders, while IoT-enabled portable diagnostic devices reduce the number of visits to the doctor and increase the level of care.

Kalorama’s new report provides an overview of the IoT market and highlights some of the technological advancements in IoT in healthcare. This is not an exhaustive list of the many devices in development or on the market but rather highlights some of the more innovative advancements.

The internet of things in healthcare market is fragmented and diverse in its participation of vendors, from medical device giants such as Medtronic to leading technology and infrastructure providers such as Cerner and Google.

The report, “Internet of Things (IoT) in Healthcare,” reveals there are approximately 20 companies that generate healthcare-related IoT sales above $1 billion. These are listed in Kalorama Information’s report.

About Kalorama Information

For more than 30 years, Kalorama Information has been a leading publisher of market research in healthcare areas, including in vitro diagnostics (IVD), imaging, biotechnology, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.

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