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COVID-19 has given way to new demand for IT services, 2020 Mid-Year “WITCH Report” Reveals

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
September 10, 2020

Damo Consulting, the leading digital transformation and growth advisory firm for healthcare enterprises and technology firms, today announced the release of its 2020 mid-year WITCH Report.

The WITCH Report provides a market landscape view of the major global technology consulting firms in healthcare. The 2020 Mid-Year Report reveals that IT services firms are witnessing demand for telehealth and other patient-facing initiatives, leading to demand for CRM and data management infrastructure solutions. The firms also report an increase in infrastructure support outsourcing among providers, BPO transactions among payers, and new technology initiatives around cloud migration as key opportunity areas.

The WITCH Report, published since 2015, is a one-of-a-kind report that includes a comprehensive review of the financial and market performance of 13 major global technology consulting firms in healthcare. It provides a detailed review of market performance metrics, insights, and activities of Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant Technology Solutions, and HCL (WITCH), along with other industry leaders. The report focuses on customer wins, partnerships, M&A activities, new product initiatives, and leadership announcements with a specific emphasis on IT services in the payer and provider segments.

“Our mid-year review of 13 global technology consulting firms indicates that the initial slowdown due to COVID-19 has given way to new demand for IT services, largely with a focus on cost reduction. Relative to overall company growth, most of the firms have done well in their healthcare segment, which is an indication of the continued attractiveness of healthcare markets for the firms,” said Paddy Padmanabhan, CEO of Damo Consulting and co-author of Healthcare Digital Transformation – How Consumerism, Technology, And Pandemic Are Accelerating the Future and author of The Big Unlock: Harnessing Data and Growing Digital Businesses in a Value-Based Era.

This report is based on insights from the DamoIntelTM research platform, briefings provided by the healthcare IT service providers, and publicly available information. In addition to the five WITCH companies, the report covers Accenture, Atos, Deloitte, DXC Technology, IBM, and NTT Data, Optum, and Tech Mahindra. The analysis differentiates firms based on their strengths in the payer and provider segments, and between traditional IT services and emerging technology areas.

To download the report, visit: https://zurl.co/wjq2

About Damo Consulting

Damo Consulting provides digital transformation advisory services to enable healthcare organizations navigate the technology-enabled transition to telehealth and virtual care. We bring deep industry knowledge, market insights and technology skills to help develop and implement enterprise digital roadmaps. We work with healthcare IT and digital health firms to develop and execute market growth strategies.

For media inquiries, write to:

info@damoconsulting.net or Tess Woods | tess@tesswoodspr.com | 617-942-0336

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NPD Expects Historic Holiday for U.S. Consumer Technology Sales With 18% Growth in Q4 2020

“Black Friday lines won’t disappear but we expect lines of consumers waiting for store openings will be replaced by long queues of cars eagerly waiting for Buy Online, Pickup Curbside purchases to be placed in their vehicle,” said Stephen Baker.

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB)
September 09, 2020

In a year where technology has played an even more crucial role in keeping people connected, it may not be surprising that monthly technology sales have been up year over year since March, when COVID-19 restrictions began in the U.S. In the months that followed, technology sales experienced double-digit year-over-year growth[1] and this momentum is expected to continue. In fact, according to NPD’s Future of Tech report[2], Q4 2020 will see historic growth of 18% compared to Q4 2019, which saw 4% growth compared to Q4 2018.

The second quarter of 2020 saw healthy gains in categories associated with learning and working from home, as consumers across the U.S. outfitted their home offices with the equipment needed to maintain productivity. Gains in home entertainment categories were notable as well, as consumers looked for ways to fill time while at home for an extended period. High growth categories included: notebook computers (+45%), tablets (37%), monitors (+84%), printers (+59%), and keyboards and mice (62%).

“Sales of items we need to get through the school or workday took priority in the first half of this year, but as we head into Q4 and the holidays we expect many of these ‘needs’ will have been satisfied and consumers will begin to purchase items they consider to be ‘wants’ or gifts for the holiday season, such as TVs and noise-cancelling headphones,” said Ben Arnold, executive director, industry analyst for The NPD Group.

But while the tech gear on consumers Q4 shopping lists may not be much different than the typical holiday season, the way they shop for those products may differ due to social distancing requirements. According to NPD Checkout data, in Q2 e-commerce represented 69% of consumer technology sales, up from 48% during the same time last year, and that number is expected to remain above 60% moving forward. Additionally, BOPUS (buy online and pick up in store) purchases accounted for approximately a quarter of online technology sales in Q2, as consumers shifted to new ways of purchasing accelerated by COVID-19.

“Black Friday lines won’t disappear but we expect lines of consumers waiting for store openings will be replaced by long queues of cars eagerly waiting for Buy Online, Pickup Curbside purchases to be placed in their vehicle,” said Stephen Baker, vice president, industry advisor for The NPD Group. “As we head into Q4 and into 2021, we’re forecasting technology sales will remain strong as the pandemic has renewed recognition of the critical value of technology in the modern lifestyle, sped-up product upgrade cycles and created larger installed bases that will benefit the industry moving forward.”

[1] The NPD Group, U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Dollar sales, April- July 2020 vs. April- July 2019.

[2] Based on forecasted sales of technology products captured in The NPD Group Retail Tracking Service point-of-sale data, Streaming Audio Speakers Total Market report, and Smartwatch Total Market report. This does not include mobile phones.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 27 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, video games, and watches. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup and @npdtech.

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VOLANSYS Technology launches IoTPAD – a Zero Cost IoT Product Launchpad to Drive IoT at Scale for Enterprise and Industrial Solutions

CENTAURI 200, HomeBridge Gateways and IoTify cloud framework

Leverage VOLANSYS’s ready-to-use yet customizable CENTAURI 200 or HomeBridge Gateway and IoTify cloud framework at Zero Cost

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 09, 2020

VOLANSYS, a one-stop IoT Solutions Provider is excited to announce the launch of a new program called IoTPAD. As part of IoTPAD, qualifying participants will be eligible to leverage VOLANSYS Gateway & Cloud platforms at Zero Cost during the pre-launch period.

IoT solution developers face multiple challenges in the form of identifying the right ready-to-use yet customizable platform, resources to convert this platform into an end product and up-front investment to maneuver through development & pilot phases. To help ecosystem partners develop cost-effective solutions, VOLANSYS brings an IoTPAD program for OEMs, startups and enterprises looking to realize their IoT Product ideas.

Participants can leverage Up to 25 CENTAURI 200 or HomeBridge Gateways – a ready to use and feature-rich IoT Gateway platform and IoTify – a flexible, secure, and feature-rich IoT cloud & mobile app framework at Zero Cost for up to six months to develop a prototype and complete the pilot run.

As a part of this program, VOLANSYS’ expert engineering team will understand the business needs, help make the best decisions for solution architecture, provide development support to deliver a real-world product prototype for the desired end user application while ensuring scalability, security and ease-of-use. After prototype validation, VOLANSYS will support a pilot phase to validate field performance and end user experience before scaling to full-scale deployments.

All IoT Solution providers, looking to develop Connected Solutions for Smart Healthcare, Smart Home Automation, Smart Retail, Smart Industrial Automation, Smart Automotive Solutions, Connected Consumer Electronics, and Smart Building Automation, can take advantage of the IoTPAD program and start their exciting journey of IoT Solution Development. For more details, reach out to VOLANSYS IoT experts, Contact Us.

About VOLANSYS Technologies

“VOLANSYS is a Silicon Valley based product engineering, digital engineering and quality engineering services company offering embedded, hardware & software engineering, mobility, internet of things, cloud computing, DevOps, machine learning and manufacturing from concept to roll-out. Since 2008, VOLANSYS has been helping enterprises and OEMs worldwide to engineer smart connected products and applications at faster time to market and lower cost of ownership across multiple industrial domains. Our OEM solutions include CENTAURI 200 IoT Gateway, IoTify cloud framework and HomeBridge. VOLANSYS is headquartered in India along with offices in North America.”

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TELEHEALTH.com Domain Name is Available for Acquisition

Name Experts LLC

“This domain name can instantly impact your business, and ability to compete with the largest players in the virtual care space”, according to Joe Uddeme, principle at Name Experts.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB)
September 09, 2020

Name Experts, a full-service domain name brokering firm, specializing in super-premium digital dot com real estate, is now marketing Telehealth.com as a stand-alone domain name.

An initial offer deadline has been set for October 10, 2020 with a minimum opening offer bid of $500,000.00 USD.

Telehealth.com, first registered in 2000, presents an opportunity to tap into the exploding telehealth and virtual care market. “This domain name can instantly impact your business, and ability to compete with the largest players in the virtual care space”, according to Joe Uddeme, principle at Name Experts. Telehealth has become extremely competitive and Telehealth.com has an existing digital footprint that would help any brand achieve better results, almost instantly—with minimal efforts.

Parties interested in the domain name, or learning more about the sale process should contact Name Experts directly using contact information below

Joe Uddeme

Director

info@nameexperts.com

http://NameExperts.com

About Name Experts: Name Experts is a full service domain name brokerage and advisory firm, specializing in generic and brandable .com domain name inventory and websites. Our team has successfully brokered the sale of over $78mm in verifiable sales. We help buyers and sellers navigate the aftermarket domain name business.

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INT Adds Client SDK and Improves Seismic and Subsurface Visualization…

This release confirms IVAAP as a leader in the subsurface data visualization space, supporting Data Visualization and Data Management for Subsurface, Exploration, Drilling, or Production Applications…

(PRWeb September 09, 2020)

Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/int_adds_client_sdk_and_improves_seismic_and_subsurface_visualization_performance_with_latest_release_of_ivaap_2_6/prweb17377985.htm

Rigaku Analytical Devices Wins New Product of the Year Award

Rigaku ResQ CQL 1064 nm handheld Raman analyzer for chemical threat detection

We identified the weaknesses in existing Raman technologies, as well as the unmet needs of the end user, and used that information to design and manufacture the ResQ CQL as an advanced solution for chemical threat response.

WILMINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
September 09, 2020

Rigaku Analytical Devices, the market leader in handheld 1064nm Raman technology, announces its Rigaku ResQ CQL handheld Raman analyzer has been selected to win a New Product of the Year Award by Security Today magazine. Security Today’s New Product of the Year Award honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered noteworthy in their ability to improve security. The ResQ CQL handheld Raman analyzer was named the top product in the Sensors and Detectors category.

Security Today magazine is a leading industry media brand providing technology, education and solutions for security professionals. In the 12th year of the independently juried contest, winners were chosen among 37 categories.

The Rigaku ResQ CQL handheld 1064nm Raman analyzer offers first responders, border protection and law enforcement with an advanced method for identifying potential chemical threats. The utilization of 1064nm Raman means the ResQ CQL analyzer has the ability to overcome fluorescence interference, thus providing a rapid response of less than 1 minute, the ability to scan dirty or colored substances, and the capability to scan through translucent packaging – keeping first responders safer by avoiding exposure. With a standard library of over 12,000 compounds – including household chemicals, TICS/TIMS, explosives, narcotics, pesticides, and steroids – Rigaku analyzers deliver the most comprehensive substance analysis tool. With the combination of optional QuickDetect Technology, the ResQ CQL analyzer has the added capabilities to detect non-visible amounts of narcotics and explosives.

Additional smart features available include:

On-board 5 MP camera for imaging, colorimetrics analysis, or barcode scanning

LED flashlight for optimal sample visibility

Quick Scan button for faster scans

4C Technology for precursor monitoring

Periscope adaptor enhances sampling flexibility

Connectivity via WiFi, peer-to-peer or USB

Tamper-proof reports

Li-PO rechargeable or CR123 disposable batteries

“We are truly honored to be recognized among this list of reputable products that also serve the safety & security industry,” said David Mercuro, VP Marketing at Rigaku Analytical Devices. “We identified the weaknesses in existing Raman technologies, as well as the unmet needs of the end user, and used that information to design and manufacture the ResQ CQL as an advanced solution for chemical threat response.”

For a full list of winners, please visit the Security Today website. For more information on the Rigaku ResQ CQL 1064nm handheld analyzer, please visit http://www.rigaku.com/CQL.

About Rigaku Analytical Devices

Rigaku Analytical Devices is a pioneer in handheld 1064nm Raman and LIBS-based technology for material analysis. With thousands of units in use around the globe, Rigaku’s portfolio of handheld and portable spectroscopic analyzers offer the most versatile solution for use in public health and safety, scientific and academic study, recycling and reuse of metal alloys, and to ensure the quality of key metal alloy components in critical industries. We strive to deliver quality, reliability and engaged expertise to our customers with our advanced product and capabilities. Rigaku is dedicated to continual product development efforts to deliver mission critical enhancements to performance and functionality, while delivering reliable and cost-effective solutions for end users. Our rugged products operate on an open architecture platform and deliver unparalleled accuracy and support for rapid lab-quality results anywhere.

For further information, contact:

Jen Lynch

Marketing Director

Rigaku Analytical Devices

Wilmington, MA USA

Tel: +1 781-328-1024

Jen.Lynch@rigaku.com

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VAVA INTRODUCES World’s Smallest Portable SSD Touch

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VAVA Portable SSD Touch

FREMONT, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 08, 2020

Today VAVA, maker of devices that bring advanced technologies into your home, announced the release of their VAVA Portable SSD Touch on Indiegogo. Purposefully engineered, this modern SSD drive provides up to 2TB storage with size similar to a lighter. The VAVA Portable SSD Touch features a sleek design, AES 256-bit encryption and fingerprint lock technology. It currently comes in Cobalt Blue and Space Gray, and is available in capacities of 500GB($79.99), 1TB($129.99), and 2TB($249.99).

The VAVA Portable SSD Touch is now available for crowdfunding at below places. The first 250 backers will get an exclusive 40% off discount:

About the VAVA Portable SSD Touch:

Simple touch security: Secure all your files with one simple touch using AES 256-bit encryption. With the capacity for 10 team members’ fingerprints, collaborating on projects has never been easier. Unlock using fingerprint authentication or user-generated passwords

540MB/s Lightning Fast Speeds: Transfer 10GB of data in just 10 seconds with the ultra fast speeds of the USB 3.1 Gen2 VAVA SSD Touch. Featuring read/write speeds of up to 540/480MB/s, it’s 4.9x faster than standard hard disk drive (HDD)

LED Status Indicator: The VAVA SSD Touch features an LED light that glows when the device is in use. The light blinks blue during data transfer and red when an error occurs, so you know what your device is up to at a glance

Strong and Shock Resistant: Unlike HDDs, the VAVA SSD Touch is free of any moving parts and is more resistant to shock. Constructed of strong zinc and aluminum alloy, the SSD Touch prevents any data loss from drops up to 4 feet (1.2 meters)

For high-resolution images of the VAVA Portable SSD Touch, see here. For media sample requests, please contact: press@vava.com

About VAVA

VAVA brings meaningful innovation to modern lifestyles. Their speakers, smart cameras, and connected devices combine award-winning design with the most advanced technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers worldwide. For more information about VAVA and their extensive line of products, please visit http://www.vava.com.

*Note: VAVA is a participant in CJ (Commission Junction) affiliate program. Eligible partners can apply for VAVA’s affiliate offerings via CJ.

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Gallaudet University Launches CREST, A Leading Global Network to Promote Deaf-led Research and Innovation in Sign Language Technologies

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There is new research coming out every day in this field. Now, with CREST, we have the opportunity to bring together top researchers and resources from across the world to advance sign language technologies.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
September 08, 2020

Gallaudet University announced today that it has launched a worldwide professional network to promote deaf-led research and innovation for the advancement of emerging technologies with sign language. The establishment of this new collaborative network, Cultivating Research and Equity in Sign-related Technology (CREST), is funded by the National Science Foundation. CREST will focus on increasing the inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing students and researchers in the field.

“Gallaudet is honored to host this new global network,” said Lorna Quandt and Melissa Malzkuhn, founders of CREST. Quandt is Science Director and Malzkuhn is the Founder and Creative Director of the Motion Light Lab at Gallaudet University. “There is new research coming out every day in this field. Now, with CREST, we have the opportunity to bring together top researchers and resources from across the world, not only to accelerate cutting-edge technologies for the broader deaf community but most importantly to ensure they are developed authentically from the start with deaf input and representation.“

A key goal of CREST is to increase the inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the development of sign-related technologies to bring added benefits to those who use sign languages as a primary form of communication. CREST also will serve as a collaborative home for innovators throughout the world who are working to advance all forms of sign language technologies that can benefit the deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind communities.

Activities of the CREST network will have two primary benefits: (1) increasing inclusion and opportunities for deaf individuals, and (2) providing hearing researchers with connections to the deaf and hard of hearing community throughout the development of their research projects.

CREST is housed within the Center for Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) at Gallaudet University. VL2 is a leading international research center with a mission of understanding the behavioral and brain mechanisms of visual learning. To date, CREST has established a core team of Gallaudet students and faculty, formed a steering committee, and plans to host a two-day global workshop in 2021 for both researchers and students. More than 30 individuals have joined CREST to date. For more information please visit CREST.

Signing Avatars, Gesture Recognition and Augmented Reality

Sign language technologies include tools developed for sign language translation, sign language teaching, or sign language communication in virtual and augmented reality. The tools involve emerging technologies such as signing avatars, gesture recognition, machine learning and computer vision, and wearable sensors.

Unifying and Validating the Field Through Global Collaboration

Quandt and Malzkuhn noted that there is substantial research taking place in multiple countries around the world in the field of sign language technology among academia, startups, and the private sector. “CREST will provide a significant opportunity to both unify and further validate our field through increased worldwide collaboration,” they said, noting work being done in Brazil, China, France, India, Iran and New Zealand.

According to Ethnologue, there are at least 125 different sign languages throughout the world.

Creating Opportunities for Deaf Talent

CREST was also established to foster the development of deaf and hard of hearing students around the world who wish to pursue a career in the field of sign-related technology. The new network will support internships and mentorships, and help identify employment opportunities for students.

“Many technologies today designed to benefit the deaf community are developed by people who are not deaf and do not use sign language as their primary form of communication,” said Quandt and Malzkuhn. “It is critically important that we help bring young deaf talent into this field in a meaningful way and help foster the next generation of deaf researchers.”

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2012924. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind individuals through American Sign Language and English. The university enrolls over 1,300 students in more than 40 undergraduate majors, as well as many graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral level. It also conducts much research in a variety of fields, including brain imaging, educational neuroscience, education, linguistics, psychology, Deaf history and culture, and Black Deaf history and culture.

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