Tech day at Champagnat university

MENDOZA, Argentina (PRWEB)
October 15, 2019

Belatrix Software, a leading software development company, held its annual Tech-Day program in Mendoza, Argentina. The initiative comprehends two separate events, one held at the National Technological University that gathered around 30 scholarship students, and a second one at the Champagnat University held for 90 high-schoolers.

Every year, Belatrix organizes this program to promote IT careers among youngsters. The initiative is part of the organization’s efforts to help local communities and offer high-quality education to unprivileged children. In 2016, Belatrix joined FONBEC, a local non-profit organization, with the objective to offer scholarships to outstanding students who don’t have the economic resources to complete their education programs. In order to continue helping them develop their professional path, Belatrix invites them to participate in the Tech Day, where they get a closer look at the programming language.

During the events, students used Scratch and App Inventor, both programs of the MIT Media Lab which aim to introduce people to the world of coding. These programs enable young students to create animation, games, and applications for smartphones in a simple and fun way while developing skills in systematic reasoning and creative thinking.

In addition, the Tech Day events are part of Belatrix’s commitment to demystify STEM-related careers. As software engineering is part of the so-called “hard-sciences” it tends to be misinterpreted, meaning it is boring or extremely hard. However, it offers countless possibilities, helping people develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Besides hosting the Tech Day, Belatrix carries out other activities to encourage youngsters to pursue a technology-focused career and be part of the field that is shaping many industries. The organization regularly invites students to visit its offices and supports initiatives such as the Girls Programming Club. Contributing to bringing down gender barriers in technology plays a role not only in increasing the number of women in STEM careers but also in addressing the shortage of technical talent.

About Belatrix Software

Belatrix Software helps companies thrive in the digital world. Organizations partner with Belatrix to turn ideas into high quality, innovative software based on highly-tuned Agile development processes. Customers use Belatrix’s digital transformation services to create best-in-class software products, lower time to market, and gain competitive edge. Belatrix’s dedicated labs, focusing on UX, continuous delivery, mobile, DevOps, and QA automation, help organizations become digital leaders.

Belatrix’s clients include both established Fortune level and emerging, venture backed firms. Some of the firm’s clients include Disney, Adobe, AOL, PwC, and Shutterfly. Belatrix is a South American company with offices in Florida, New York, San Francisco, Barcelona, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Bogotá and Lima

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Providing high quality infant protection in a hospital environment is easier and more affordable than ever with Cuddles Infant Protection system from Accutech.

The system offers a deterrent and helps security officers quickly respond to an abduction attempt and identify any potential threats. If someone sets a door off, the alarm will light up and tell you where an attempt is happening.

MCALESTER, Okla. (PRWEB)
October 15, 2019

McAlester Regional Health Center (MRHC) has installed Accutech Security Solutions’ Cuddles Infant Protection System. The hospital chose Cuddles because of its extensive, integrated security, efficiency in admitting and discharging babies, improved reporting, and ability to obstruct infant abduction attempts.

“We now have a great system in place,” said Megan Monks, Obstetrics Nurse Manager at MRHC. “We have no issues, no concerns about it not working correctly. We’ve already had very positive feedback from parents.”

MRHC also selected Cuddles because of its ease of use, the soft and lightweight, self-adjusting band, and top-notch security features. The system installed at MRHC has several alarms in place that are activated in various ways, including if a Cuddles’ band loses contact with the child’s skin, if an infant tag gets close to any of the department’s exit, if someone loiters too long at a door, or if a door is slightly open.

“The system offers a deterrent and helps security officers quickly respond to an abduction attempt and identify any potential threats,” said Bryce Segotta, MRHC security officer. “If someone sets a door off, the alarm will light up and tell you where an attempt is happening.”

Installation also included integrating the technology to shut down the entire wing in the case of an abduction attempt.

“When an alarm is activated, the entire floor of the hospital is shut down,” Monks said. “Until we see what the problem is, and we actually shut the alarm off, you still can’t get out.”

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

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

About Accutech Security

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

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Dr. Casiello speaks at the VCCS conference

Although so much has changed since we first began in 1994, the goal has always been, and will continue to be, the delivery of high quality, rigorous programs that prepare our students for the future.

NORFOLK, Va. (PRWEB)
October 14, 2019

In 1994, Old Dominion University and the Virginia Community College System teamed up to make higher education accessible to more Virginians through a remote learning system that was ground-breaking at the time. Through this partnership, students could earn their associate degrees from a community college in their home communities and continue their bachelor’s degree studies with ODU without having to move or commute to ODU’s campus in Norfolk, Virginia. Classes were relayed from ODU’s main campus to the community colleges or other local learning centers via satellite, and students had access to ODU faculty at their learning site.

Twenty-five years later, the satellites are no longer in use, but the distance learning partnership is still thriving. ODUOnline has grown from just a few bachelor’s degree programs to over 100 programs, and the benefits for Virginia college students keep getting better.

“Twenty-five years of partnership with VCCS means two and a half decades of joint creation of pathways for student success along with technological and accessibility improvements and money saved for students all across Virginia,” said Andy Casiello, associate vice president for distance learning. “Although so much has changed since we first began in 1994, the goal has always been, and will continue to be, the delivery of high quality, rigorous programs that prepare our students for the future.” Casiello recently spoke at the Virginia Community College Association conference in Norfolk, Virginia.

Students find they can save money by living at home and studying at a community college for the first two years. Others work full time and attend online classes as they fit education into their busy lives. More and more Virginians, especially those who aren’t within commuting distance of a university, are taking advantage. ODU’s contribution to preparing the Virginia workforce for the flood of new jobs coming to the Commonwealth has been significant.

“Our growth has been outstanding. Both ODU and VCCS are making amazing strides to meet the needs of our changing Commonwealth,” said Casiello. “Virginia is making waves, moving up, and leading the country in so many ways. Both Old Dominion University and the Virginia Community College System are prepared to continue growing our offerings to stay on the cutting edge.”

To learn more about ODU’s academic partnerships, visit https://online.odu.edu/partners.

Old Dominion University, located in the coastal city of Norfolk, is Virginia’s entrepreneurial-minded doctoral research university and has been delivering distance-learning programs for 30 years. It offers more than 100 programs through ODUOnline in a variety of formats, allowing students to complete degree programs across the world. ODU serves more than 24,000 students annually by providing the same rigorous academics online and on-campus. Learn more about ODUOnline’s programs by visiting online.odu.edu.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
October 10, 2019

Gamified shopping app Down to Shop (DTS) and on-demand car subscription platform Fair have partnered to create the world’s first-ever digital Thumb War. The last thumb standing within the 8-hour gameplay window will win the exclusive use of a Jeep Wrangler for a year! Every hour the on-screen “Finger Follow” instructions will get harder and faster, requiring players to focus and cease all other activities. The only way to play is to download the Down to Shop app on iOS or Android. The main event will take place on Sunday, October 20th, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m PST and contestants are encouraged to download ASAP to participate in training games leading up to the big day.

The Thumb War challenge will coincide with an 8-hour Livestream featuring DTS talent and special guests and live performances. The Livestream will also offer competitors welcomed stretch breaks, comedic interludes, updates on the leaderboard, and some big surprises designed to entertain for the full 8-hours. Complete rules and regulations found here: https://downtoshop.com/legal/thumbwarrules/

“The future of advertising won’t be interruptive to your experience, it will be the experience. At Down to Shop, we create one of a kind branded experiences that are fun and rewarding. The collaboration with Fair is exciting to us because we have the ability to give away the ultimate prize – a car – in a fun and crazy way!” – Cyrus Summerlin – co-founder of Down to Shop.

“The keep-your-hand-on-the-car radio contest is a truly great American art form, and when we saw the opportunity to bring it to full blossom in the digital age with DTS, well, we went for it. While one lucky winner will score a Jeep for a year via this thumb-based battle of wills, I’d suggest Fair as a far simpler and less physically demanding alternative to get the car you want right on your own phone.” – Ed Brojerdi – Global Head of Brand at Fair.

Down to Shop and Fair are two companies that are dedicated to shaking things up. DTS has attracted a deeply engaged audience of Gen-Z users by making shopping a fun and gamified experience. The app offers a unique Retailtainment platform for brands and a new way for users to discover those brands. Fair has reimagined the process of getting the car you want.

Their new approach is simple to use, fully mobile, void of long-term commitment, complete with optional insurance bundle plans, and competitively priced. Fair gives anyone the freedom and ability to get a car on their own terms.

To experience the LIVE Thumb War game and Livestream download Down to Shop on iOS or Android and turn on notifications for the latest updates. In order to win the Jeep Wrangler for a year, players are encouraged to visit Fair.com and sign up for the platform. Eligible winners must qualify through the Fair app, be 18 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, and live in a state where Fair operates. The grand prize winner will win one year of use of a Fair Jeep Wrangler* payment-free and one-year insurance at no cost. Winners outside of Fair’s areas of operation will receive many of the high-value consolation prizes. Complete list of prizes, rules and regulations found HERE.

Down to Shop is a gamified shopping app where users can watch, shop and win every single day. The app features some of the most sought after and yet to be discovered products that can be purchased via Clout (the app’s own currency) or real-world $$. “Buy Now” with a click of a button while watching DTS’ original content featuring characters in both scripted and LIVE improv situations. With two unique browsing modes, users can choose their own adventure: viewer, shopper or both. The gamified experience is found throughout the app with LIVE entry-based giveaways, daily LIVE games, trivia, challenges and more.

Fair is an app that offers a new way to get a car for modern consumers who want freedom and transparency. Fair gives users the flexibility to drive the car of their choice for as long as they want and lets them walk away any time, eliminating the long-term commitment, debt, and negotiation of traditional financing or leasing. Fair allows you to select your car and view your payments—all in a mobile and paperless end-to-end experience that’s simple, transparent and affordable. Fair is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif.

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“Data is the fuel enabling the digital disruption of every industry today. At Tiger, we have continued to reinforce our focus on building deep domain knowledge, industry specific solutions, and world-class talent in AI & data science.”, Mahesh Kumar, CEO, Tiger Analytics

SANTA CLARA, Calif., and CHENNAI, India (PRWEB)
October 10, 2019

Tiger Analytics, a leading AI & advanced analytics consulting firm, today announced that it has been honored in the 38th annual Inc.5000, the most prestigious ranking of the US’ fastest growing private companies. It marks the second year in a row that Tiger Analytics is part of this elite list.

The 2019 Inc. 5000 rankings are based on a three-year growth rate. Tiger Analytics attributes its 296% growth to its deep focus on solving high-complexity, high-value problems of strategic importance to clients, using AI & data science. The company has also developed industry-specific project accelerators and solutions for insurance, consumer goods, retail, and financial services businesses that reduce project execution time significantly and this has resonated very well in the market.

Tiger Analytics’ CEO Mahesh Kumar says, “Data is the fuel enabling the digital disruption of every industry today. At Tiger, we have continued to reinforce our focus on building deep domain knowledge, industry specific solutions, and world-class talent in AI & data science. We have stood true to our commitment of delivering value to our customers by helping them monetize their data. Hence clients trust us with their most complex problems. We are excited about the momentum and are energized by the confidence the market has shown in us.”

Mahesh adds, “We have also recently hired Kishor Gummaraju, a well-recognized digital transformation thought leader, as our Chief Customer Officer. In this role Kishor will help clients construct and execute their AI strategy to thrive in a fast-changing world.”

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There is no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://bit.ly/2OtD2lO.

The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

About Tiger Analytics – Tiger Analytics specializes in building AI and data science solutions that enable enterprises to generate business value from data. The company brings deep expertise in marketing science, customer analytics, operations analytics, and risk analytics, and is a trusted partner for several Fortune 500 companies.

For more, visit https://www.tigeranalytics.com and https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiger-analytics/

About Inc. Media – Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

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Our Q3 sales growth is reflective of the growing need within B2B to boost profitability while delighting customers, and our ability to serve up what used to be heavy, complex systems in an intuitive, efficient way that delivers quick ROI.

DENVER (PRWEB)
October 10, 2019

Vendavo, the market leader in commercial excellence solutions, today announced a record-setting sales quarter for their Commercial Excellence SaaS solution portfolio. For the quarter ending September 30, 2019, the company saw SaaS bookings growth of 140 percent and revenue growth of 73 percent year over year (YOY).

These and other key company success metrics were shared this morning with the attendees of the Vendavo Business Forum and User Group Meeting being held this week in Dallas.

“The power of the cloud is unleashing tremendous potential for capabilities important to an enterprise that is working to exceed the expectations of their customers, including dynamic pricing, ecommerce, CPQ and others,” said Bruno Slosse, CEO, Vendavo said. “Our Q3 sales growth is reflective of the growing need within B2B to boost profitability while delighting customers, and our ability to serve up what used to be heavy, complex systems in an intuitive, efficient way that delivers quick ROI.”

Key customer wins for the company in Q3 include several new large enterprise customers representing aggregate revenues of more than $150 billion. Additionally, the Vendavo customer retention rate for Q3 is over 98 percent.

Industry Recognition

In the Fall 2019 G2 Grid® Report for CPQ, Vendavo was rated #1 for usability and Best for ROI. According to reviewers, customers receive ROI in 12 months or less with Vendavo as compared to an average for 16 months for other CPQ providers. Vendavo was also rated #1 for best customer relationships. 93 percent would recommend Vendavo as compared to an average of just 86 percent for other CPQ tools.

Also in Q3, Vendavo was named to the Constellation Research ShortList™ for Price Optimization Solutions. Constellation reviews over 40 solutions in the price optimization market and considers such criteria as the ability to support multiple pricing models, management of prices lists, pricing segmentation and competitive insights.

Vendavo also has continued to add talent this year. More than 50 employees have been added globally in the area of sales, customer experience and technology. Talent acquisition continues and key roles are now available.

About Vendavo

Vendavo powers the shift to digital business for the world’s most demanding B2B companies, unlocking value, growing margin and accelerating revenue. With the Vendavo Commercial Excellence platform, companies develop dynamic customer insights and optimal pricing strategies that maximize margin, boost sales effectiveness and improve customer experience. With an annual margin improvement totaling more than $2.5 billion across companies in chemicals, distribution, high-tech and manufacturing, Vendavo delivers cutting-edge analytics and deep industry expertise that help companies stay one step ahead. Vendavo is headquartered in Denver, CO and has offices around the globe. Learn more at http://www.Vendavo.com.

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SAFe Fellow program inductees: Kathy Marshak and Brian Tucker

The SAFe Fellow program is a key aspect of our enterprise enablement strategy, especially when it comes to supporting enterprises tackling the most challenging implementations.

BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)
October 10, 2019

Scaled Agile, Inc., provider of SAFe®, the world’s leading framework for enterprise agility, today announced the induction of two new Fellows into the SAFe Fellow Program: Kathy Marshak and Brian Tucker. The SAFe Fellow achievement is Scaled Agile’s most prestigious distinction, recognizing individuals who have exhibited the highest levels of thought leadership and transformational expertise for implementing the Scaled Agile Framework®(SAFe).

The new inductees have met the SAFe Fellow requirements based on their ongoing contribution to the evolution of the Framework, their demonstrated success implementing SAFe in a broad range of industries and disciplines, and their willingness to share their expertise publicly through writing and speaking.

“The SAFe Fellow program recognizes a select number of individuals with the depth and breadth of experience to work at the highest levels of complexity in enterprise strategy, and who have established themselves as thought leaders in the Lean-Agile space,” said Dean Leffingwell, creator of SAFe and chief methodologist. “We are delighted to welcome Kathy and Brian into the program and fully expect they will continue to push the boundaries of Lean-Agile development with their research and insights.”

“With SAFe established as the global leader in enterprise Agile frameworks, and over 500,000 individuals trained, the demand for high-level expertise and thought leadership is enormous,” said Chris James, chief executive officer of Scaled Agile. “The SAFe Fellow program is a key aspect of our enterprise enablement strategy, especially when it comes to supporting enterprises tackling the most challenging implementations.”

Scaled Agile is pleased to welcome the newest members of the program:

— Kathy Marshak, SAFe® Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), Icon Agility Services

For more than 20 years, Marshak has helped clients improve how they deliver value to their customers. She guides executives, leaders, and team members to make long-lasting, Lean-Agile cultural changes. Since earning her SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) certification in 2012, Marshak has used her coaching, consulting, and training expertise to enable others’ understanding and use of SAFe. Her accomplishments include establishing internal coaching programs and working with Dean Leffingwell to help a 3,000-person program envision their SAFe transformation.

— Brian Tucker, SAFe® Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), Ivar Jacobson International

Applying the principles and practices of SAFe since its inception in 2011, Tucker is an expert Agile and Scrum coach and trainer with over two decades of management and software development experience. As a Principal Consultant for Ivar Jacobson International, Brian has worked with dozens of companies across a broad spectrum of industries including hybris, PZU, Ford, and Nordea. As one of the first SAFe® Program Consultant Trainers (SPCTs) in Europe, Tucker has taught over 80 Implementing SAFe® classes and continues to support enterprises in Europe, the Middle East, and North America through coaching and training.

Learn more about the SAFe Fellow program at scaledagile.com/safe-fellows.

About Scaled Agile, Inc.:

Scaled Agile, Inc., is the provider of SAFe®, the world’s leading framework for enterprise agility. Through learning and certification, a global partner network, and a growing community of over 500,000 trained professionals, Scaled Agile helps enterprises build better systems, increase employee engagement, and improve business outcomes. Scaled Agile is a contributing member of the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy and community service movement. Learn more about Scaled Agile and SAFe at scaledagile.com.

Media Contact:

Regina Cleveland, Director of Communications

+1.720.477.1756

regina.cleveland@scaledagile.com

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