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What Is GAP Insurance And Why Should Drivers Buy This Coverage?

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“GAP insurance can protect drivers that remain indebted after their vehicles got stolen or totaled in a crash”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the benefits of GAP auto insurance and why drivers need this coverage.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/what-are-the-benefits-of-gap-insurance-and-when-you-need-it/

Purchasing a brand-new vehicle can be a very exciting moment for a driver. On the other hand, totaling the recently purchased car can be unpleasant for anyone. In this case, the insurance company will only reimburse the actual cash value of the vehicle at the time of the loss. This means that the driver will get less money than what he paid on the vehicle and he will remain indebted to the lienholder. In this situation, GAP insurance might be helpful. GAP insurance will pay for the difference that is between the actual cash value of a vehicle at the time of loss and what the driver owes to the bank or lender.

Drivers should purchase GAP insurance in the following situations:


  • The financed car depreciates quickly. New vehicles lose 20% of their value in the first year after the purchase. This means that after three years of driving, a regular vehicle will be worth only 40% of the original purchase price. However, some models depreciate even faster and they can lose 75% of their value after three years.

  • The driver has a long-term loan. Policyholders that took a loan on their vehicle that is longer than 60 months are strongly recommended to purchase GAP insurance. In their situation, it will take longer for the gap between what they owe on the vehicle and the actual cash value of that vehicle to disappear.

  • The vehicle is leased. Almost all lenders will require for GAP insurance to be purchased, alongside comprehensive and collision coverage.

  • The car is frequently used. Vehicles that are driven for more than 15,000 miles per year, depreciate more quickly.

  • If the driver wants to replace the lost car with a brand-new one. The comprehensive and collision coverage is enough to replace a lost vehicle with another one of similar age and condition. However, for some drivers, this is not enough and they want to obtain a brand-new vehicle instead. In this situation, GAP insurance is the answer.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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.

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Wayback Burgers Ranks in List of Largest U.S. Franchise Systems

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NEWARK, Del. (PRWEB)

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises has been named to the Franchise Times Top 200+, a comprehensive ranking of the 500 largest U.S. franchise systems. Within that list, Wayback Burgers is one of the top 200 restaurant chains in the country.

The Top 200+ is a revenue-driven ranking, based on hard numbers — specifically, global systemwide sales from the previous year. Wayback Burgers made the list at number 395 out of 500 franchise systems, with $57,430,120 in system sales last year. Franchise Times details its methodology, which involves a five-month research process, here.

“This ranking is objective proof that Wayback Burgers is a player in not just the fast-casual segment but the franchise world as a whole,” said Chief Development Officer (CDO), Bill Chemero.

The list of 500 biggest franchises covers the full spectrum of industries and business segments, with 200 restaurant brands making the cut — putting Wayback Burgers within the top 200 U.S. franchise restaurant systems in America.

“Our brand is competitive with the best of the best franchises in any industry, and especially within foodservice,” Chemero said. “Sales numbers tell the same story our customers have been telling since our first location opened in 1991. And while we are proud to be ranked on this list, we continue to work with our franchise owners to rise higher and higher.”

For more information about Wayback Burgers, please visit https://waybackburgers.com/.

For more information about Wayback Burgers franchise opportunities, please visit https://franchise.waybackburgers.com/.

About Wayback Burgers

Founded in 1991 in Newark, DE, Wayback Burgers is a Connecticut-based fast-casual franchise with a reputation for cooked to order burgers and thick, hand-dipped milkshakes, served in an environment that hearkens back to a simpler place and time — when customer service meant something and everyone felt the warmth of the community.

Wayback Burgers currently operates in 30 states with over 160+ locations nationally and internationally in Brunei, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Pakistan, Manitoba, Canada and The Netherlands. Through its executed master franchise agreements, Wayback Burgers plans to open in 38 provinces/countries in the Middle East, Northern Africa, South Africa, Argentina, Bangladesh; Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands, with a pending letter of intent sent out to Germany.

For more information about Wayback Burgers, please go to https://waybackburgers.com/.

For franchising information about Wayback Burgers, please go to https://franchise.waybackburgers.com/.

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Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Named to 2020 US News and World Report Best Law Firms across Five Areas of Practice

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Attorney Joseph A. Quinn, Jr.

I am honored to be part of this notable distinction and so very proud of our attorneys at the firm. Hard work, dedication, compassion, decades of experience, education and research, teamwork, preparation and exemplary skills in the courtroom contribute to the results we obtain for our clients.”


KINGSTON, Pa. (PRWEB)

Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn PC (HKQ Law) is pleased to announce that the Firm has been named to the 2020 US News and World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”. Hourigan, Kluger and Quinn received an Allentown Tier 1 designation: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation – Claimants; and an Allentown Tier 2 designation, Employment Law– Management. Metropolitan Tier 1 and 2 include Northeastern Pennsylvania and Allentown Lehigh Valley.

Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. “Choosing the right law firm can be a vital decision,” said Tim Smart, executive editor at U.S. News & World Report. “The rankings draw on U.S. News’ 35 years of experience evaluating complex institutions to help individuals and companies alike make the best decisions.”To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America©, which recognizes the top 5 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States. Almost, 16,000 attorneys provided more than 1,229,000 law firm assessments, and over 12,000 clients provided more than 107,000 evaluations.

“For the 2020 ‘Best Law Firms’ publication, the evaluation process has remained just as rigorous and discerning as it did when we first started ten years ago.” says Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. “This year we reviewed 14,931 law firms throughout the United States – across 75 national practice areas – and a total of 2,106 firms received a national law firm ranking. We are proud that the ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings continue to act as an indicator of excellence throughout the legal industry.”

“As one of the founders of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, I am honored to be part of this notable distinction and so very proud of our attorneys at the firm. Hard work, dedication, compassion, decades of experience, education and research, teamwork, preparation and exemplary skills in the courtroom contribute to the results we obtain for our clients,” says HKQ Law Attorney Joseph A. Quinn, Jr.

Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for its abilities, its professionalism and its integrity. The 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings can be seen in their entirety by visiting bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

About Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, PC

Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn is considered one of the top civil litigation and commercial law firms that has had the privilege of representing more families in the courtroom than any other NEPA firm. The attorneys at HKQ Law have been honored as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms by US News and World Report, and have received the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbel. HKQ Law was recently recognized for one of the top 20 Verdicts in Pennsylvania.

The firm’s Personal Injury Team, led by Attorney Joe Quinn, Jr., has won some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the region’s history. The Personal Injury Team focuses on a wide array of personal injury claims and civil litigation, including medical malpractice, auto and truck accidents, aviation accidents, unsafe vehicles, dangerous or defective products, workplace injuries (worker’s compensation), construction site accidents, claim denials by insurance companies, dangerous drugs, defective children’s products, nursing home abuse and neglect, and falls due to unsafe conditions (slip and fall).

Attorney Joseph A Quinn, Jr. is one of only 100 attorneys in the United States (and one of only three in Pennsylvania) honored with membership in the Inner Circle of Trial Advocates, and one of only 500 attorneys worldwide chosen to be a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since the program began and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since the publication was established in 1987. Best Lawyers also named him top personal injury attorney for Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. In addition, Best Lawyers, in conjunction with U.S. News & World Report, has designated HKQ a Tier 1 Best Law Firm across multiple categories in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley.

Since the inception of the firm, the Commercial / Corporate Team led by Attorney Allan Kluger has provided comprehensive, integrated legal services to many of Northeastern and Eastern Pennsylvania’s largest corporations, businesses, banks, non-profits and institutions, handling matters involving labor and employment, wills, trusts and estate planning, estate administration, elder law, commercial transactions, residential and commercial real estate, zoning, land use and development, telecommunications, mediations and arbitrations, commercial litigation, title insurance, business planning and business succession, corporate/business structuring, employment discrimination law for employers, banking, creditor’s rights, finance, lender liability defense, covenants not to compete, construction law, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.

Additional information can be found at http://www.HKQLaw.com or by calling (800) 760-1529.

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National Social Security Advisor Certificate Education Classes Set for 10 U.S. Cities in 2020

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Professional advisors engage in an NSSA Social Security education certificate program.

The NSSA program has become an industry standard that signals to colleagues and clients that you are able to provide them with thoughtful, strategic and expert advice on how to maximize Social Security benefits.


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

National Social Security Advisor (NSSA®) certificate education classes for professional advisors will be offered in 10 cities nationwide in 2020, double the number of classes offered in 2019.

The nation’s only accredited Social Security education certificate program will also expand to 15 webinars offered during the year, said Marc Kiner, partner with Premier Social Security Consulting in Cincinnati, which teaches the courses.

The live 2020 NSSA classroom schedule is: Ft. Lauderdale on Jan. 16; Cincinnati on Jan. 31; March 31; June 23; Sept. 16; and Dec. 7; Orlando, Fla. on March 10; San Antonio, Tex., on April 30; Atlanta, Ga., on June 2; Chicago on June 25; Cleveland, July 20; at the F.D.R. Museum in Hyde Park, Pa., Sept. 21; and in New York City, Sept. 23.

Webinars will be held Jan. 13 and 29; Feb. 18; March 2 and 26; April 6; May 4; June 18; July 23; August 20; Sept. 14; Oct. 19; Nov. 16; and Dec. 10 and 21.

All live and webinar NSSA education programming runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“We’re a big proponent of Situational Social Security,” said Kiner. “Every retiree has a unique situation in life—whether it’s being married, divorced, widowed, a retiree, a minor child, veteran or public employee. No matter what situation our NSSA advisors come across with their clients, we can help.”

NSSA’s accreditation is provided by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) in Washington, D.C. Professional advisors who typically enroll in the courses include CPAs; financial advisors; attorneys; insurance agents and enrolled agents.

The NSSA certificate is awarded to advisors who take the NSSA course and pass an assessment. The National Social Security Association has awarded more than 2,000 NSSA certificates since the program began in 2013.

“The NSSA program has become an industry standard that signals to colleagues and clients that you are able to provide them with thoughtful, strategic and expert advice on how to maximize Social Security benefits,” said Kiner.

The U.S. has an estimated 76 million baby boomers, nearly 20 percent of the nation’s population. Ten thousand boomers reach the full retirement age of 65 each day nationwide, said Jim Blair, Premier partner.

“That’s why we increased the number of NSSA classes in 2020 and anticipate growing the number of NSSA certificate holders by 25 percent,” he said. “It’s estimated that about 90 percent of American retirees nationwide don’t maximize their Social Security income; in this age of increased longevity and longer retirements, we want to help retirees make certain they don’t outlive their money.”

Kiner had a 39-year career as a certified public accountant and CPA business owner. Blair has 35 years of experience as a career Social Security employee and manager with the Piqua, Ohio, Social Security office.

Premier offers the NSSA Social Security education certificate program in live, all-day classes and web-based training workshops where students can participate in a live, one-day program with an NSSA instructor; and in 19-module, video-based, on-demand courses taught by NSSA instructors. On-demand students can complete workshop lectures and activities on their own time.

NSSA certificate holders receive ongoing support and resources throughout the year. Ongoing support includes questions answered and monthly webinars. The webinars help NSSA certificate holders maintain Social Security knowledge and keep up to date.

Eight continuing education credits are awarded for live classroom attendees.

Premier also offers private, on-site classes for organizations that need to provide in-house

Social Security training to multiple professional advisors.

For a complete list of services and prices, visit the NSSA options page.

“We’ve found that professional advisors, like the rest of us, are increasingly pressed for time,” said Kiner. “More advisors are choosing the all-day webinar option and on-demand videos over the live classroom. The live classes, webinars and on-demand videos all have the same content. Advisors who choose webinars and on-demand options can learn and expand their expertise in the Social Security program in the privacy of a company conference room or the comfort of a home office.”

More financial advisors are basing their practices on the needs of baby boomers, said Blair. Premier now offers by subscription a Social Security Help Centers™ internet-based, lead generation tool for professional advisors.

Premier also has a strategic partnership with Social Security Pro, which offers professional advisors a Social Security benefits calculation tool. The extensively researched and patented Social Security Pro software program is a web-based tool that can run clients’ Social Security calculations for them, said Kiner.

“People always need Social Security education,” said Blair. “It’s a complicated subject and if you don’t keep up with it, you tend to forget it. That’s why we continually review information with our NSSA advisor clients with ongoing support and keep them up to date on any new changes.

“Everything we do at Premier is aimed at educating professional advisors about the Social Security program so they can provide wise counsel to their clients on how to maximize Social Security.”

For more information about the National Social Security Advisor certificate program and a complete listing of services and prices, go to http://www.nationalsocialsecurityassociation.com or http://www.premiernssa.com or call Kiner at (513) 247-0526.            

Contact: Marc Kiner

Phone: (513) 247-0526

Email: mkiner@mypremierplan.com

About Premier Social Security Consulting:

Premier Social Security Consulting, LLC of Cincinnati educates professional advisors nationwide on the nation’s Social Security program so they can counsel their clients on how to maximize lifetime Social Security income. Partners Marc Kiner and Jim Blair teach the National Social Security Advisors (NSSA) certification program.

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A Refreshing Unfiltered Podcast Focused on The World of Work Launching Soon on November 4th

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Our overall goal is to help our listeners think, learn, and maybe even laugh a little.


CLEVELAND (PRWEB)

The management consulting firm Indigo Anchor today announced the scheduled launch of The Indigo Podcast, which is set to launch on Apple Podcasts and other podcast streaming platforms Nov. 4, 2019. The Indigo Podcast will offer proven tools in the areas of management, leadership, human resources, organizational behavior, dealing with change, organizational culture, hiring, process improvement, organizational agility, and related topics in a refreshing, irreverent format.

The podcast will feature co-hosts Ben Baran—co-founder and principal of Indigo Anchor, assistant professor of management at Cleveland State University, and commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve—and Chris Everett, co-founder and principal of Indigo Anchor, longtime management consultant and business owner, and officer in the U.S. Army National Guard.

“When we started Indigo Anchor in 2018, we knew we would be a different kind of management consulting firm,” said Everett. “We would not be interested in fancy suits, not interested in churning out reports that were unhinged from real change. Nor would we be interested in peddling the latest organizational pop psychology. Outside of our consulting practice, we wanted to offer our thought leadership as an engaging self-help option and a place for community. Given that many of our clients are podcast listeners, we thought it would be a good format.”

“Our style is rather different from many of the business, management, or leadership podcasts that currently exist,” said Baran. “Most notably, we recognize that the world is messy and that solutions often require a nuanced view of reality. Most of life does not lend itself to lists of easy steps to follow or ‘silver bullets’ that fix everything. Our conversations, therefore, are relatively in-depth. And while we often provide perspectives and evidence-based ideas that our listeners will find immediately useful, our overall goal is to help our listeners think, learn, and maybe even laugh a little.”

The Indigo Podcast will bring a unique spin to the category of business podcasts by:


  • providing an antidote or counterpoint to the ever-increasing overly simplistic reductionist approaches to work and life

  • bridging the gap between social science and management practice

  • promoting the flourishing of people and organizations

  • feeding the curiosity of people who want to make the world a better place through work

  • inspiring listeners to become lifelong learners and bold difference-makers

The Indigo Podcast will be available starting Nov. 4, 2019 on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, GooglePlay, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Castbox.

For more information on The Indigo Podcast visit https://www.indigotogether.com/indigopodcast and https://www.indigoanchor.com/blog/2019/10/24/announcing-the-indigo-podcast.

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastIndigo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indigoanchor/

Indigo Anchor is a management consulting firm focusing specifically on evidence-based solutions for organizations across a wide range of industries, sectors, sizes, and locations. They drive real results for companies seeking organizational agility and transformation through on-site coaching, training, and speaking. https://www.indigoanchor.com/

Ben Baran, Ph.D., is probably one of the few people in the world who is equally comfortable in a university classroom, a military uniform, or in a corporate boardroom advising top management teams. He is an award-winning assistant professor of management at Cleveland State University, a co-founder and principal of the consulting firm Indigo Anchor LLC, and a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He regularly consults leaders and organizations across a wide range of sectors and industries. He earned his undergraduate degree from Villanova University and his master’s in industrial and organizational psychology and Ph.D. in organizational science from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Visit http://www.benbaran.com for more information.

Christopher Everett, MAcc, has been consulting for businesses globally since 2011 to include Xerox, UBS, and Hospital Corporation of America. He has worked with organizations large and small across engineering, project management, software development, and operations. Paralleling Chris’ business career he has grown a career in the Army National Guard currently with the Utah Guard as a Captain. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Chris is also an accomplished musician, primarily guitar. He holds a B.A. in Music and a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) from Belmont University. When not traveling the country consulting and helping companies solve problems, Chris enjoys skiing, mountain biking and spending time with his family.

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Palma Ceia SemiDesign Establishes United Kingdom Center

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“Our decision to open our newest design center in the UK is another step in our continued growth to become a leading wireless IC supplier.” – Roy E. Jewell, President and CEO, Palma Ceia SemiDesign


SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Palma Ceia SemiDesign, a provider of next-generation wireless connectivity solutions, today announced the opening of a design center in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This addition will expand research & development efforts and support the company’s growing worldwide customer base.

The expansion will accelerate IoT chip product development by bringing additional world-class design and production experience to Palma Ceia SemiDesign. The Cambridge team will work with a growing worldwide engineering team building advanced IoT connectivity products. The new design center adds critical resources necessary to achieve the company’s mission to bring new and innovative IoT products and services to the market.

“Our decision to open our newest design center in the UK is another step in our continued growth to become a leading wireless IC supplier,” said Roy E. Jewell, president and CEO of Palma Ceia SemiDesign. “It will enable us to access a very experienced base of wireless designers in the UK, thus more quickly broadening our connectivity product offering, and provide greater service and support to our growing customer base worldwide.”

The Cambridge UK Technology Cluster, also known as Silicon Fen, has been at the forefront of mixed-signal SoC design since its inception. The Cambridge design center draws on the region’s depth of experience in mixed-mode SoC design and includes engineers who have been responsible for key innovations in driving forward large-scale integration of CMOS radio designs for cellular, PAN and WAN standards. The team includes world-class RF, analog, digital and DSP engineering expertise with a proven track record of over 2 billion device deliveries.

The addition of the Cambridge team is the latest step in the global expansion Palma Ceia SemiDesign began in 2017. It follows the recent opening of facilities in Hong Kong and China. Contact information is available on the Palma Ceia SemiDesign website.

About Palma Ceia SemiDesign

Palma Ceia SemiDesign is a provider of communication IP and chips for next-generation WiFi and cellular applications. With a focus on emerging WiFi and LTE standards, PCS targets the design of ICs for broadband, wireless, medical and automotive applications. Palma Ceia solutions are differentiated by low-power, high-performance and ease of integration. With operational headquarters in Hong Kong, the company has its North American operations headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and original design center in McKinney, Texas. Additional sales and support activities are located in greater China, Israel, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Visit Palma Ceia SemiDesign on the web at http://www.pcsemi.com.

Palma Ceia SemiDesign and the Palma Ceia SemiDesign logo are trademarks of Palma Ceia SemiDesign, Inc., and are protected by trademark laws of the United States and other jurisdictions. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Converged Security Solutions, Prominent Physical and Cybersecurity Company, Announces New CEO

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RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

The Converged Security Solutions (CSS) board of directors is excited to announce the addition of Michael Santelli as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Mike has extensive experience as a strategic advisor and C-Level executive of private equity backed companies in the government contracting sector. Most recently, Mike served as the EVP and Chief Financial Officer at System High Corporation, a leading provider and integrator of global protection, counterintelligence, and security engineering services. Prior to this, Mike was President and CEO of OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, a provider of integrated security and investigations solutions in partnership with the intelligence community. Mike’s achievements at OMNIPLEX included substantial revenue growth and margin expansion, business and cultural transformation, and business monetization. Mike also spent 12 years with USIS, a $650M Security Solutions company serving intelligence, defense, and fed/civil markets.

“I am thrilled to join an outstanding team of professionals as Converged Security Solutions continues its growth through the delivery of leading cyber and physical security solutions,” said Santelli. “The growth of the business has been truly impressive, and we will continue to sharpen our strategy and rely on the unique competencies of our people and technology.”

Mike brings over 25 years of transformational business leadership, operations experience, financial acumen, and a passion for problem solving in running and building businesses and delivering value for all stakeholders. Over his career, he has successfully formulated and implemented operational and financial strategies while creating mission-orientated cultures of high customer service. By building high-performing teams and employing a service-first leadership philosophy, Mike has driven quality-focused, profitable growth in business services companies. Mike earned his MBA at Carnegie Mellon University and his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University.

“When we interviewed and met Mike, we saw the energy, know-how, passion, and requisite capabilities for managing the continued outsized growth of the company. He has a proven track record of building strong management teams through clear direction and focused business development. We are delighted he has joined our company and look forward to his leadership of CSS,” said John Regazzi, Executive Chairman of Converged Security Solutions.

About Converged Security Solutions

Headquartered in Reston, VA, private equity owned Converged Security Solutions (CSS) was established in September 2018 through the merger of Evolver and eVigilant, two prominent, complementary security companies. CSS provides cybersecurity and infrastructure technology services, alongside physical security and transportation system design and installation, positioning the firm at the forefront of the emerging end-to-end security solutions market.

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Skyroam, leader in SIM-less global WiFi hotspots for travelers, adds local pay-as-you-go data plans

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The Skyroam WiFi Smartspot just got smarter with new cheaper local data plans. The GoData local plans will give our customers in the US and Europe more flexibility to use every day for business, family-travel, and fun.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Skyroam, the global WiFi provider that keeps users connected in over 130 countries, is expanding beyond flat-rate global data to offer new, lower-priced local WiFi data plans designed for domestic travel and everyday use. From business travelers who need a more reliable and affordable alternative to hotel, airport, or conference WiFi, to members of the mobile workforce who cannot get guaranteed fast, secure WiFi from public café internet, to RV owners who want to cruise with connectivity, Skyroam’s hotspots paired with the new local data plans offer an affordable portable WiFi solution. The new local options will be available within the successful Skyroam GoData Pay-Per-GB plan in the US and Europe and will work with any Skyroam hotspot including the 2 newest models,Skyroam Solis X WiFi Smartspot and Skyroam Solis Lite.

With 2 new hotspots and lower-priced WiFi plans, Skyroam is offering consumers an alternative to traditional domestic hotspots which can be expensive, require long-term data contracts with carriers, connect to only 1 network and have surprise global roaming fees. In contrast, Skyroam Solis Lite is just $119.99 and the all-new Skyroam Solis X, the World’s first Smartspot, is still under $200 and includes a power bank, camera, and smart assistant. For consumers’ ultimate flexibility, Skyroam plans never require a contract, have no hidden fees and offer both local and global data on-demand. And with Skyroam’s vSIM technology and the Skyroam network, consumers always get connected to the best signal among multiple local networks at home and abroad.

The new GoData local plans are an ideal choice for those needing reliable, secure WiFi domestically including:


  • Business travelers who need WiFi for their laptops and don’t want to tether their phones, using personal phone data and draining phone batteries

  • Commuters who want to stay productive during their morning train, bus and rideshare rides

  • Travelers who need a private, secure connection and do not want to or are not allowed by their companies to connect to public WiFi

  • Companies who want to save money by having employees share WiFi while traveling (up to 10 devices at once)

  • Mobile phone users who live, work, or visit areas without good coverage from their primary phone carrier

  • Families who want to turn their car into a WiFi hotspot for road trips

  • Students who want to work from anywhere on campus

  • Those who travel both domestically and internationally and want just 1 hotspot that can work anywhere, with service that flexes with them

“The Skyroam WiFi Smartspot just got smarter with new cheaper local data plans” said Eric Plam, President of Skyroam. “The GoData local plans will give our customers in the US and Europe more flexibility to use every day for business, family-travel, and fun.”

Skyroam customers will see two new options available within the GoData plan. For those who want to stay on the flat rate plan, GoData global coverage is still $9/month for 1GB of data to use anytime, anywhere. Local USA coverage is $6/month for 1GB to use anytime and Local European* coverage will be 5€/month for 1GB of data to use anytime. Customers can top-up anytime if they need more data, for the same prices as their initial 1GB.

As an additional bonus, the first 500 subscribers will get an extra 15 GBs to use anytime (a $90 value).

For more information, visit https://www.skyroam.com/godata-local

About Skyroam:

Skyroam was founded in Silicon Valley by technology innovators who identified a common pain-point among fellow travelers: getting fast, secure, and reliable mobile internet connection on the go. To solve this problem, Skyroam developed and patented its virtual SIM (vSIM) technology, which delivers on-demand local wireless data through local carrier partnerships around the world. Enjoyed by over 15 million users worldwide, Skyroam’s global hotspots, embedded with patented vSIM technology, enable unlimited mobile WiFi in 130+ countries. Skyroam’s SIMO app enables smartphone OEMs and MVNOs to deliver flexible data plans to their customers in any country without a SIM. Skyroam’s vSIM technology also provides global mobile data access to IoT, M2M, and wearables applications.

*European Local Coverage Includes: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway

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Student Safe Driving Contest Saves Lives and Pays Off for Students

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Winners of the 2019 Fall Create Real Impact Contest have been announced.

We continue to support this important initiative because it saves lives.


SAN MATEO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Driving safely shouldn’t be scary. This Halloween, messages to prevent distracted driving are paying off for students across the country, in the 2019 Fall Create Real Impact contest from Impact Teen Drivers and California Casualty. A total of $12,000 is being awarded for artistic efforts to educate others about the dangers of distractions behind the wheel. The awards were announced in conjunction with National Teen Driver Safety Week, a reminder to all, especially young drivers, to keep hands on the wheel, eyes on the road and the mind focused on the drive.

The following students were chosen for $1,500 grand prize educational grants:

  • Brad Kendrick, Logan, UT, in the video category for “Drive Safe Mate!”

  • Everen Graves, San Diego, CA, in the music category for the song “For You and I”

  • Lilly Millard, Hockessin, DE, in the writing category for the prose “A Great Multitasker”

  • Kendal Johnson, Cumberland, MD, in the art category for the poster “The Get Settled Campaign”

The schools with the most entries were Village Academy High School in Pomona, California; Cab Calloway School of the Arts in Wilmington, DE; and Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami, FL. Each school is being awarded $1,000.

Five hundred dollar awards for the most online votes are going to: Montana Schrader, Allendale, MI, for the poem, “No Worries;” Yoosung Jung, Yorba Linda, CA, for the video, “Alternative Reality;” Helen Dang, Pomona, CA, for the poster, “Distractions Are Deadly;” and Katie Panyanouvong, Fremont, CA, for the song, “At the Stoplight,” written about a friend who died from a reckless driver.

The Create Real Impact Contest challenges students ages 14-22 to make a difference in the battle to stop unnecessary crashes, the number one killer of teens in the United States. Students across the nation entered creative works showcasing solutions to reckless and distracted driving at http://www.createrealimpact.com.

The equation is simple: teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a deadly crash caused by texting, interacting with passengers or just not paying attention behind the wheel, but they are the best messengers to their peers about the dangers of inattentive driving.

The Create Real Impact contest was initiated in 2009 as a proactive solution to the deadly epidemic of inattentive driving by teens. Research shows distraction is a key factor in almost 60 percent of crashes involving drivers ages 16 to 19. Empowering messages convincing other teens to adopt safer driving attitudes and avoid the tragic result of bad choices behind the wheel can save lives.

“I have confidence teens can change the culture of driving to one that is distraction-free – much like earlier generations did with seat belts,” said Kelly Browning, Ph.D., Executive Director, Impact Teen Drivers. “The Create Real Impact Contest provides an opportunity for teens to lead the conversation by getting involved and stopping the number one killer of people their age.”

“We continue to support this important initiative because it saves lives,” said California Casualty Chairman of the Board, Beau Brown, who is also a member of the Impact Teen Drivers Board of Directors.

The winning entries can be viewed at http://www.createrealimpact.com.

Impact Teen Drivers has reached more than two million teens since 2007 and the Create Real Impact contest began in 2009. California Casualty is a founding partner of the nonprofit and continues to provide support for the contest. California Casualty representatives will help present checks to the winning schools and awardees.

Students can get started now for the 2020 Spring Create Real Impact Contest, which will begin in January. For more information on how to get schools and students involved, please contact info@impactteendrivers.org.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with Service Centers in Arizona, Colorado and Kansas, California Casualty provides auto and home insurance to educators, firefighters, law enforcement and nurses across the country. Founded in 1914, California Casualty has been led by four generations of the Brown family. To learn more about California Casualty, or to request an auto insurance quote, please visit http://www.calcas.com or call 1.800.800.9410.

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Concerto HealthAI Announces New Patient Solutions Business, Appoints Mike Allelunas as Executive Vice President and General Manager

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Concerto HealthAI announced today that it is launching its Concerto HealthAI Patient Solutions business that will leverage the company’s expertise in Real-World Data and AI-enabled patient insights. Mike Allelunas will lead this new division as Executive Vice President and General Manager.

Patient Solutions will build on eurekaHealth, Concerto HealthAI’s open, cloud-based, AI technology environment; its oncology and specialty therapeutics expertise; and deep relationships with Specialty Pharmacies. Mike, with more than 20 years of experience in patient-centric healthcare technologies and services, will help accelerate Concerto HealthAI Patient Solutions’ mission of advancing precision medicine and providing Real-world Data and technology solutions for biopharma, pharma, and medical device companies across the patient journey.

Concerto HealthAI is one of the industry’s fastest growing healthcare data and technology startups. Its mission is to transform healthcare through next-generation specialty therapeutics solutions ensuring patients are placed on the most effective therapies and supported over the course of treatment, including enhanced compliance, adherence.

“Patients are at the core of everything we do,” said Jeff Elton, PhD and CEO of Concerto HealthAI. “I am thrilled to welcome Mike and his energy and passion for building technology-driven solutions that benefit patients. Under his leadership our Patient Solutions business can accelerate bringing our new powerful new suite of patient solutions products to market.”

Prior to joining Concerto HealthAI, Mike worked at IQVIA, where he spent 12 years as an executive leading the company’s specialty therapeutics business as well as managing other key businesses. At IQVIA, he focused on technology and services solutions that specifically improved patient insights in support of better utilization and outcomes.

“Concerto HealthAI is investing heavily in AI technologies and data science capabilities across the company,” said Mike Allelunas, EVP and General Manager of Patient Solutions at Concerto HealthAI. “I am excited to lead this new business and to continue to find more value for patients through new and innovative products and solutions.”

About Concerto HealthAI

Concerto HealthAI is a technology leader in Definitive Real-world Data (RWD) and AI solutions for precision oncology. Our mission is to bring together unique data assets, leading AI-based technologies, and the world’s top outcomes research and data science talent. Our focus is on revolutionizing clinical and outcomes research to accelerate the insights benefitting patient treatment. Concerto HealthAI is a SymphonyAI Group company. eurekaHealth is a trademark of Concerto HealthAI. For more information, visit us at http://www.concertohealthai.com.

About SymphonyAI Group

SymphonyAI Group is the fastest-growing private group of B2B AI companies, backed by a $1 billion commitment to deliver next-generation AI solutions for transforming the enterprise. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI Group has grown rapidly to a group of six companies with a combined revenue run rate approaching $300 million. Over 1,600 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals operate the group under the leadership of one of Silicon Valley’s most successful serial entrepreneurs, Dr. Romesh Wadhwani. Website: http://www.symphonyai.com

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Jennifer Toole

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concertohealthAI@shiftcomm.com

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