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Innovative Battery-Powered Vehicle-Mounted Debris Blower, ORV-BLAST!, Awarded Patent


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Mean Green Mowers CXR-60 with ORV-Blast! attachment

Since it is mounted to a vehicle, the weight is less of an issue and the run time is only limited to the large vehicle battery capacity at its top speed of 150 mph. Run time such as that is better than most commercial gas debris blowers using many full tanks of gasoline.

According to Mean Green’s patent application, when using traditional gas blowers all day, “operators can feel sick from the odors and fumes of gas engines and feel fatigue from the work of starting and carrying the noisy gas-powered blowers. Most operators will do anything they can to avoid using the gas-powered blowers.”

Conventional gas debris blowers are inefficient and expose employees (and surrounding communities) to toxic fumes and high levels of noise. Mean Green solves these problems with a quiet (60 dba compared to 100 or more for traditional blowers), zero-emissions, fossil fuel-free electric solution. ORV-BLAST! quickly attaches to Mean Green’s CXR mower, has the capacity to run all day, and is foot-operated for uninterrupted continual use. The strong, lightweight aluminum construction ensures maximum durability, and as always, Mean Green is built 100% in the USA.

ORV-BLAST! achieves powerful 2 speed 120/155 MPH velocity and is designed for commercial jobs. Mean Green says, “Since it is mounted to a vehicle, the weight is less of an issue and the run time is only limited to the large vehicle battery capacity at its top speed of 150 mph. Run time such as that is better than most commercial gas debris blowers using many full tanks of gasoline.”

Mean Green’s patented technology ensures that electric debris blowers are not only feasible for commercial applications but are, in many ways, superior to gas-powered models.

About Mean Green

Joe Conrad and his son, Matt, built their first all-electric commercial ZTR in 2008. Since then, they have dedicated themselves to continual innovation and have added powerful ride-on ZTRs, walk-behinds, and a host of convenient, effective accessories. Mean Green prides itself on a common sense mentality and with changing the way consumers view electric powered equipment. All equipment is proudly made in the USA.

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No Decline in Cases of Childhood Obesity Despite National Efforts


“When kids have access to healthier snacks, that’s what they choose.”

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood obesity remains an epidemic that impacts roughly 13.7 million children and adolescents. Promoting healthy eating habits in schools is more important than ever. Healthy vending is combating detrimental snacking in schools by providing healthier options.

Since the implementation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in 2010, the rates of this epidemic have stopped rising. Notwithstanding these efforts, the number of children struggling with obesity in America has not declined. Obesity puts kids at risk for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Overweight children are equally at risk for health problems as they grow older. Establishing healthy eating habits early in life can help combat diet-induced diseases.

In 2014, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) established nutritional standards for food sold in schools. The Smart Snacks in School standard places strict nutritional guidelines on food available to students. But a study from the University of Illinois found that banning vending machines and unhealthy foods in schools doesn’t make a difference in students’ diets. In fact, the study shows that banning sugary soda and snacks can actually increase the consumption of empty calories and junk food as students seek unhealthy food elsewhere when it’s not available in schools. One solution to this problem is offering healthier, less processed options in school vending machines.

Healthy YOU Vending is combating unhealthy snacking in schools by providing healthier options through its network of independent operators. “Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles by providing our independent vending machine operators with the tools and resources needed to offer less-processed, wholesome foods to the facilities they serve, including schools,” said Healthy YOU Vending’s Director of Operator Services Jill Navidomskis. “When kids have access to healthier snacks, that’s what they choose.”

But providing healthier options in school vending machines is only one part in curbing childhood obesity. Battling this epidemic can and must also be waged at home. According to healthfinder.gov, small steps can make a big difference, such as keeping fresh fruits available and within reach, walking as a family and asking teachers and school administrators to provide healthy food options and daily physical activities for their students.

Healthy YOU Vending is the world leader in the healthy vending industry. With corporate offices in Kaysville, Utah, the Healthy YOU team is dedicated to making healthier snacks, drinks and food products more accessible to people across North America. All company vending equipment is privately manufactured in the United States at a state-of-the-art facility. Owner/Operator opportunities for serious-minded and health-conscious entrepreneurs are currently available in most states.

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BGG supports the safety and efficacy of its CO2 Saw Palmetto Extract


BGG has successfully completed and published two clinical trials on its Saw Palmetto extract to support its safety and reconfirm its efficacy. One of the clinical trials was conducted on 44 volunteers who were given BGG’s Saw Palmetto extract or placebo over an eight-week period. The treatment group experienced a statistically significant reduction in urinary issues versus placebo (Kushima et al., 2018). The second clinical trial established safety at 6X the recommended dosage (Sekikawa et al., 2019).

“We are extremely pleased to offer a Saw Palmetto extract that has been proven efficacious and safe through peer-reviewed human research,” said Yanmei Li, PhD, BGG’s Chief Scientific Officer. “BGG prides itself not only on producing products with industry-leading quality, but also on sponsoring clinical research to validate our products’ ability to positively affect consumers’ health. This combination of top quality and clinical validation has been extremely well-received by leading brands in the market for our other products, and we look forward to similar success in the Saw Palmetto category.”

BGG’s Global Chief Marketing Officer and CEO of BGG Europe Christian Artaria observed, “The Saw Palmetto market has been in turmoil recently due to a series of poor harvests, which have added additional costs to an already costly manual harvesting. As a consequence, adulteration with inexpensive food-based oils or with blends of lipids that mimic the phytochemical profile of a genuine Serenoa extract has been rampant. At BGG we offer to the market genuine, safe and clinically-supported products, and the new studies performed on our CO2 Saw Palmetto extract come at the perfect time.”

Sekikawa, T. Kizawa, Y. Li, Y. Miura, N. (2019). “A clinical study for evaluating the safety of excessive consumption of saw palmetto extract.” Japanese Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 47. 445-452.

Kushima, M. Okamoto, K. Kizawa, Y. Sekikawa, T. Li, Y. Takara, T. (2018) “A Verification Study on the Improvement of Urination Issues with Ingestion of Saw Palmetto Fruit Extract: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study.” Pharmacometrics 95(5/6): 101-111, 2018.

About BGG

BGG is a global B2B supplier of ingredients sourced from nature that improve consumer wellness. Building on 25 years of innovative leadership, BGG provides consumer product makers with efficacious ingredients of outstanding quality. This is achieved by specialized sourcing, cultivation and production in the best global regions. BGG’s extensive portfolio originates from algae, fruits and plants. BGG employs a staff of approximately 400, has 6 production sites, international branches in North America, Japan, China and Switzerland and manages sales in more over 100 countries. BGG is ISO9001, ISO22000 and GMP certified.

Further Information on BGG: http://www.bggworld.com

Press Contact: Christian Artaria, Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Car Insurance Quotes Will Help Drivers Find Cheaper Car Insurance


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“Getting car insurance quotes online will help drivers find the best rates in the area. After reviewing prices, drivers can contact the insurer and even purchase coverage online,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that explains why car insurance quotes online will help drivers find cheaper car insurance coverage.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/online-car-insurance-quotes-useful/

Getting car insurance quotes online has the potential of saving drivers hundreds of dollars. It only takes several minutes to complete and online questionnaire and obtain price info. Find out more about auto insurance and get free car insurance quotes from http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com.


  • Using online quotes is recommended when shopping for new coverage. Online quotes have also evolved and now they can accurately estimate prices. Top rated insurance companies have their rates calculators embedded in their price estimates services. When using brokerage websites, users can access the best rates in the area.
  • Avoid being scammed. If a person receives an email or an ad with really low prices, much lower than any estimate, this is a clear sign for a car insurance scam attempt. It is recommended to get quotes and compare prices of legit insurance companies in the area.
  • Online quotes will help drivers simulate live negotiations. Online questionnaires use the same questions that would be asked during any negotiation with an insurance agent. By getting online quotes, the visitor will be aware what documents should prepare and what info he should know about the car and driving history. Quotes are like a real-life negotiation, but without any pressure coming from an agent.
  • Get results in just a few minutes. Before the internet, potential clients had to call for agents or visit insurance companies. This took a lot of time, usually several hours.

Getting multiple quotes was a really time-consuming activity. Now drivers can get quotes online in just a couple of minutes. It takes less than a minute for a good website to provide quotes or match the details with rates from different companies

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

For more information, please visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

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Hemp Depot Adds Lead Scientist and Vice President of Sales and Marketing to Its Growing Team


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“Trujillo and Seifried are both incredibly valuable additions to the Hemp Depot team as we continue to scale and see tremendous growth due to our unique combination of value and purity.”

Hemp Depot, the largest provider of premium-quality hemp CBD oil products, seed, and clones in the United States today welcomes Jeff Trujillo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Dustin Seifried, Lead Scientist and New Product and Extraction Director to its growing team.

Trujillo joins Hemp Depot as VP of Sales and Marketing where he is focused on further expanding Hemp Depots remarkable wholesale and retail reach with a new inside sales organization. Additionally, Trujillo will develop Hemp Depot’s affiliate marketing program and create and oversee its internal marketing team. Trujillo has a rich and proven history growing sales teams in rapidly evolving industries such as telecommunications and pharmaceutical for brands including Verizon, NTT Communications, Pfizer, Baer, and more.

Seifried joins Hemp Depot as Lead Scientist and New Product and Extraction Director where he focuses on continuing to advance the superior quality, purity, and scientific sophistication of Hemp Depot’s products, and enable the company to continue to provide wholesale and retail customers premium-quality CBD at the best value on the market.

Seifried is a celebrated and published scientist with notable work in Nature.com’s scientific report, ‘Contrasting Roles of Cannabidiol as an Insecticide and Rescuing Agent for Ethanol-induced Death in the Tobacco Hornworm’ and an additional research report pending publication on the use of CBD to alleviate alcohol-induced stress.

Previously, Seifried worked Disney World’s EPCOT “Living with the Land” greenhouse and aquaponics program; as a research and design chemist for baby food and beverages; and at Atkins, where he managed all instrumentation for Atkin’s products.

“Trujillo and Seifried are both incredibly valuable additions to the Hemp Depot team as we continue to scale and see tremendous growth due to our unique combination of value and purity,” said Andy Rodosevich, CEO and co-founder of Hemp Depot. “Their roles are fundamental to continuing Hemp Depot’s growth as one of the largest providers of hemp-based CBD in the United States, and their unique experience will be a great benefit to everyone in our organization.”

Hemp Depot is one of the nation’s largest providers of hemp CBD with more than 2,400 white-label productions nationwide because they deliver the highest degree of purity and strength in the consumer and wholesale CBD market at the best value. As one of the first 13 producers to be certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority, Hemp Depot is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted hemp brands specializing in seed genetics, planting, harvesting, formulating, wholesaling, and retailing cannabis for CBD under a variety of best-selling labels as well as white labels for humans and pets with all products grown, formulated, and processed in their facilities in Colorado. With a commitment to safety and purity guaranteed through third-party testing, Hemp Depot offers a complete range of full-spectrum and 100% THC-free products. Passionate about clean, sustainable agriculture, water conservation and growing non-GMO, all-natural crops, Hemp Depot seeds generate the highest-value CBD per plant, and the company maintains the highest hemp seed inventory in the United States.

For more information about Hemp Depot, please visit http://www.hempdepotco.com.

About Hemp Depot

Hemp Depot provides the highest-quality hemp CBD oil, hemp seeds, and hemp clones in the U.S. Hemp Depot cannabinoid products deliver the highest degrees of purity and strength in the consumer and wholesale CBD market, with all products grown, formulated and processed in Hemp Depot’s facilities in Colorado. As one of the first 13 producers to be certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority, Hemp Depot is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted hemp brands specializing in seed genetics, planting, harvesting, formulating, wholesaling, and retailing cannabis for CBD under a variety of best-selling labels as well as white labels for humans and pets. With a commitment to safety and purity guaranteed through third-party testing, Hemp Depot offers a complete range of full-spectrum and 100% THC-free products at the best value. Passionate about clean, sustainable agriculture, water conservation and growing non-GMO, all-natural crops, Hemp Depot seeds generate the highest-value yield per acre and the highest-value for CBD per plant, while also maintaining the highest hemp seed inventory in the U.S. Visit http://www.hempdepotco.com for orders and more details.

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Chiromatic Announces First-of-its-Kind Innovative Sleep Technology


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The Chiromatic Vitality Mattress

“By combining unparalleled research with German-engineered dimensional textiles, we have developed a clinical-grade technology and a luxury experience, all in one,” explained Bart Zoni, Managing Partner.

Chiromatic, a Chiropractor- approved sleep innovation company, today announced the world’s first mattress to use LoomAir 3DTM technology.

The original pioneers of Chiropractic mattresses have re-launched their line with a revolutionary new technology that will mean better sleep for the 45 million Americans who suffer from back and neck pain. As the trailblazer in specific chiropractic mattress design since 1977, Chiromatic has continued to look for revolutionary ways to bring better products to their network of doctors and customers.

“We discovered that mattresses have not really evolved over the past 40 years.” stated Bart Zoni, Managing Partner. “We recognized the need for a sleep line that provides health benefits along with desired comfort and luxury.”

With the newest generation of Chiromatic mattresses using LoomAir 3D technology, Chiromatic has addressed the problems of traditional beds and can better meet the needs of those suffering from back and neck pain. Contrary to traditional beds and memory foams, which create more resistance as one sleeps, LoomAir 3D technology distributes pressure evenly to rid of any unwanted “hot spots” on the body and puts a stop to uneven lumbar support.

“We looked to the aerospace, medical device, and automotive technologies to find our inspiration,” explained Zoni. “By combining unparalleled research with German-engineered dimensional textiles, we have developed a clinical-grade technology and a luxury experience, all in one.”

The 3-dimensional fabrics provide a surface-body interface that is supportive throughout, but soft at the pressure points, adapting to any sleep position. Available in their new Vitality mattress, these 3D “spacer” fabrics have two faces separated by millions of tiny filaments, providing the support of over 3 million fibers to resemble the feeling of floating on air.

Vitality Mattress

Experience the healing power of sleep with Chiromatic’s advanced, proprietary support technology for those with back and neck pain. Comprised of non-toxic materials and compatible with adjustable bases, the exclusive patent pending technology available in this bed delivers:


  • A unique feeling of weightlessness and reduced point pressure
  • Disruption-free motion for an ideal partner bed
  • Even weight distribution and adaptive support for optimal alignment of the spine
  • Increased airflow for optimal temperature control

“We believe a bed should be more than a piece of bedroom furniture – it should be the centerpiece of a healthy lifestyle,” explained Deb Pearce, Partner. “This technology marks a new era at Chiromatic that speaks to who we are as a company and is a direct reflection of the value we deliver to our clients – scientific, luxurious and technologically advanced.”

Taking a new and improved health-first approach, Chiromatic’s revitalized mission has evolved to promote the notion that sleep and health are one in the same. Their new line of mattresses and pillows are proven to improve the quality of sleep and specifically support those that live an active lifestyle. Products are available through a Chiropractor network as well as in their Morristown experience center, set to open this fall.

About Chiromatic

Since 1977, Chiromatic Sleep Systems have been designed with and trusted by Chiropractors and can be an important part of a holistic approach to managing back and neck pain. Approaching sleep with a health-first approach, Chiromatic uses the latest in clinical-grade technology, to innovate the mattress industry with sleep systems that address the needs of millions of consumers that experience back and neck pain – and those that just want the most comfortable night’s sleep.

For more information, please visit: https://www.chiromatic.com/

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Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, Esq. Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in National Valsartan NDMA Products Liability Litigation


Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan

On May 6th, 2019, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP partner, Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, was appointed to a leadership position on the Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Steering Committee in the National Valsartan NDMA contamination litigation (IN RE: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875) pending in federal court in New Jersey.  Ms. Bogdan will serve as the Co-Science Chair on the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Steering Committee.

The IN RE: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875 centers around the FDA recalls of Valsartan which began in July of 2018 and have continued throughout 2019. The FDA recall came after 22 other countries issued recalls of over 2,300 Valsartan batches.   Other batches of “sartan” medications, Losartan and Irbesartan, have been added to the FDA recall list.  As of September, 2018, there have been 1,152 individual recalls making this the largest Class 1 drug recall to date.   

The medications have been recalled because they contain nitrosamine impurities that don’t meet the FDA’s safety standards. Nitrosamines are organic chemical compounds that are comprised of a nitroso group bonded to an amine.   The nitrosamine impurities that have been found are Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), and N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA).  Most nitrosamines are carcinogenic.  In particular, NDMA, NDEA and NMBA are recognized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer to be carcinogens.  NDMA so reliably causes cancer that it is used to create cancer in rats for cancer research.  

Over 2 million Americans have received notices in the mail alerting them of the recalls and their potential exposure to a probable carcinogen. Similar warnings have also been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), Health Canada, the European Medical Association (EMA), and the Hong Kong Department of Health.

Many lawsuits have been filed by patients across the U.S., for strict products liability, manufacturing defect, negligence, fraud, violation of warranties, and other laws relating to the safe sale and distribution of prescription drugs.  On February 14, 2019, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued a transfer order consolidating valsartan products liability lawsuits in the District of New Jersey.  This process is intended to serve the convenience of the parties, witnesses, and the judicial system, and to reduce duplicative discovery, and avoid conflicting pretrial schedules. Future cases filed by patients claiming injuries caused by the contaminated Valsartan will be transferred or sued directly into the MDL.  This MDL is comprised of both personal injury cases, as well as class actions.  The MDL includes all manufacturers of the recalled valsartan.  A list of the medications that have been recalled can be found on the FDA’s website. 

Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP® is a personal injury law firm whose practice is limited to protecting the rights of those wrongfully injured as a result of negligence. If you or a loved one have been injured, you can call our experienced team of attorneys toll-free at 1.800.LAW.1010 (1-800-529-1010).

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Cognition® Corporation Releases White Paper Upcoming EU Regulation of Medical Devices


Cognition Corporation White Paper: Managing the Transition to EU MDR Regulations

“There’s a lot happening with the EU MDR… By leveraging some of the methods we suggest in this new white paper, we believe that will go a long way in helping these manufacturers streamline the transition.”

Cognition® Corporation, a software company specializing in medical device compliance and commercialization, has just released a new white paper on the upcoming implementation of the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

The MDR is a new regulatory framework for the oversight of medical devices submitted to and cleared for market in European Union Member States. Intended to replace the previous Medical Device Directive established in 1993, this new regulation is set to see full implementation in May 2020.

“The transition to this new system of regulatory compliance is going to be a challenge for medical device manufacturers,” says David Cronin, CEO of Cognition Corporation. “We’re releasing this paper in the hopes of helping some organizations understand and prepare for the changes ahead in the European market.”

The new white paper takes a high-level approach to the EU MDR, laying out the basics before diving into certain preparatory methods manufacturers of medical devices can undertake. Strategies such as planning ahead, keeping an eye on device classification, and ensuring robust risk management are reviewed.

“There’s a lot happening with the EU MDR,” says Mr. Cronin, “and even though it was published back in 2017, there are still organizations who have yet to come into compliance before the official implementation date. By leveraging some of the methods we suggest in this new white paper, we believe that will go a long way in helping these manufacturers streamline the transition.”

Mr. Cronin adds that the paper will offer suggestions for meeting the MDR’s robust postmarket surveillance requirements as well. “Just like the FDA, the EU is getting more concerned with the total product lifecycle,” says Mr. Cronin. “By highlighting this in our paper, we hope to bring more awareness, and hopefully give folks a chance to better understand what the EU MDR is all about.”

The white paper is available for download here.

Cognition® Corporation, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, has offered solutions for product development compliance for more than fifteen years. Cognition offers the Cognition Cockpit® Platform, along with engineering and validation support, and industry expertise. Thousands of users worldwide use Cognition solutions to manage their product development process and meet regulatory, performance, and-time to-market goals. For more information, visit http://www.cognition.us or call (781) 271-9300.

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Nuspire Named to 2019 MSSP Alert Top 200 Managed Security Services Providers List


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MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named Nuspire to the Top 200 MSSPs list for 2019 (http://www.msspalert.com/top200). The list and research identify and honor the top 200 managed security services providers (MSSPs) that specialize in comprehensive, outsourced cybersecurity services.

Previous editions of the annual list honored 100 MSSPs. This year’s edition, at twice the size, reflects MSSP Alert’s rapidly growing readership and the world’s growing consumption of managed security services. MSSP Alert’s readership has grown every month, year over year, since launching in May 2017.

The Top 200 MSSP rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s 2019 readership survey combined with aggregated third-party research. MSSPs featured throughout the list and research proactively monitor, manage and mitigate cyber threats for businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

This year, Nuspire was ranked number 27, up from number 45 in 2018. Nuspire was recognized for its consistent aggressive annual growth and recent merger with GBprotect. Also, for its tremendous customer service levels, which outflanks the competition.

“We are thrilled to be included in MSSP Alert’s Top 200, listed as one of the top 20% of MSSP’s in the world,” said Greg Yarrington, Nuspire COO. “Inclusion in this list is a true testament to our customer first culture, where we provide diligent 24x7x365 support with our security experts and innovative technologies, and work as an extension of our client’s security team to help them achieve the successful outcomes they desire for their security program.”

“After Nines Inc. and MSSP Alert congratulate Nuspire on this year’s honor,” said Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. “Amid the ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage, thousands of MSPs and IT consulting firms are striving to move into the managed security market. The Top 200 list honors the MSSP market’s true pioneers.”

MSSP Alert: Top 200 MSSPs 2019 – Research Highlights

The MSSP Alert readership survey revealed several major trends in the managed security services provider market. Chief among them:


  • The Top 5 business drivers for managed security services are talent shortages; regulatory compliance needs; the availability of cloud services; ransomware attacks; and SMB customers demanding security guidance from partners.
  • 69% of MSSPs now run full-blown security operations centers (SOCs) in-house, with 19% leveraging hybrid models, 8% completely outsourcing SOC services and 4% still formulating strategies.
  • The Top 10 cybersecurity vendors assisting MSSPs, in order of reader preference, are Fortinet, AT&T Cybersecurity, Cisco Systems, BlackBerry Cylance, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, SonicWall, Carbon Black, Tenable and Webroot (a Carbonite company).
  • Although the overall MSSP market enjoys double-digit percentage growth rates, many of the Top 200 MSSPs have single-digit growth rates because they are busy investing in next-generation services – including managed detection and response (MDR), SOC as a Service, and automated penetration testing.


The Top 200 MSSPs list and research are overseen by Content Czar Joe Panettieri (@JoePanettieri). Find the online list and associated report here: http://www.msspalert.com/top200.

About Nuspire

Nuspire is the Managed Security Services (MSS) provider of choice, delivering the greatest risk reduction per cyber-dollar spent. The company’s 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and managed detection and response (MDR) service combines award-winning threat detection and response technology with human intervention and analysis, providing end-to-end protection across the gateway, network and endpoint ecosystem. Nuspire pioneered distributed, managed security services within the enterprise and franchise market and today protects thousands of locations globally. For more information, visit http://www.nuspire.com and follow @Nuspire.

About After Nines Inc.

After Nines Inc. provides timeless IT guidance for strategic partners and IT security professionals across ChannelE2E (http://www.ChannelE2E.com) and MSSP Alert (http://www.MSSPAlert.com). ChannelE2E tracks every stage of the IT service provider journey — from entrepreneur to exit. MSSP Alert is the global voice for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).

  • For sponsorship information contact After Nines Inc. CEO Amy Katz, Amy@AfterNines.com
  • For content and editorial questions contact After Nines Inc. Content Czar Joe Panettieri, Joe@AfterNines.com

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Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Now Supports DPM Barcode Scanning and Decoding


Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Supports DPM Barcodes

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Supports DPM Barcodes

The SDK offers a three-pronged approach to combat the unique challenges of reading and decoding DPM barcodes.

Dynamsoft has introduced support for Direct Part Marking (DPM) barcodes to serve customers in aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and other industries in need of tracking parts through their full life cycle.

DPM bar codes contain important information used to identify parts, provide manufacture dates, safety requirements, warranty information, and much more. However, they are in a class of their own in their difficult to decode. As a result, they require a special barcode reader due to a variety of unique scan and decode challenges.

Color and contrast are common problems, often because background and foreground colors are too similar between the part and a DPM barcode. Second, unlike Data Matrix barcodes that use two solid lines, DPMs use dots. If dots are too close together or too far apart it can cause decoding errors. They can also have inconsistent dot shapes that cause problems. And, surface Imperfection problems are also common due to varying textures, reflections, curves, and so on. Finally, lighting is an issue either because DPMs are often in underlit areas or when put under lighting have highly reflective surfaces.

Dynamsoft’s DPM Barcode Solution

With Dynamsoft’s Barcode Reader Software Development Kit (SDK) version 7.2, support for DPM barcodes is now possible. The SDK offers a three-pronged approach to combat the unique challenges of reading and decoding DPM barcodes.

First, Dynamsoft Barcode Reader relies on self-adjusting statistical features of the image to detect the barcode border and orientation. Dynamsoft’s border identification is based on a statistical index and is learning results oriented. Dynamsoft also employs a module partition technique allowing the SDK to overcome negative effects of both perspective and border errors. That results in the capacity of partitioning the modules as reasonable as possible. Finally, the SDK also uses module Identification which allows for the identification of a barcode using discriminative features. These capabilities combine to provide industry-leading SDK performance for scanning DPM barcodes at very competitive pricing.

Pricing and Availability

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Version 7.2 is now available for download from the Dynamsoft website. It is provided with rich code samples. Developers can also try a live online demo and download trial versions from the product page. There are various technical support channels for the SDK, including email, chat, phone, an online knowledge base, and more. Pricing varies by license configuration options and these details can be found one the company website.

About Dynamsoft Corp.

Dynamsoft Corp. provides enterprise-class TWAIN™ software development kits (SDK), a Barcode Reader SDK, and a Camera SDK to help developers meet document imaging requirements for developing web or desktop document management applications. The company also provides enterprise-grade version control software to help developers manage developer teams and projects. The imaging SDKs help today’s businesses seeking to migrate from wasteful paper-based workflows to efficient paperless electronic document and records management. Dynamsoft is an associate member of the TWAIN Working Group that develops TWAIN standards. Thousands of customers use Dynamsoft’s solutions. Customers include 3M®; Apple®; EMC®; FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.; Fujitsu®; GE®; H&R Block®; HP®; IBM®, Intel®; Infosys®; Lockheed Martin®; Olympus®; Philips®; PricewaterhouseCoopers®; Samsung®; Siemens®; Symantec®; Unisys®; Verizon®; and more. The company was founded in 2003. More information is available at http://www.dynamsoft.com.

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