Based in Pittsburgh and founded in 1984, InventHelp is submitting the PRESSURE POINT to companies for their review.

PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

Dissatisfied with the limitations of conventional locking pliers, an inventor from Johnsonburg, Pa., began to come up with solutions. He created a prototype for the PRESSURE POINT in order to overcome the shortcomings of standard locking pliers.

The tool provides greater gripping power than conventional locking pliers. This prevents the tool from slipping during use, which helps to avoid injuries to the hands and fingers caused by slippage. The design saves time and effort, and eliminates hassles and frustrations. It improves on-the-job productivity. Additionally, the pair of pliers accommodates a variety of uses.

The inventor's personal experience inspired his idea. "I came up with the idea for this tool when I was working on a car and could not get enough gripping power to do the job required. This made me decide to make modifications on the gripping surfaces so that I would have greater gripping power."

The original design was submitted to the Pittsburgh office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 15-PIT-123, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp
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Based in Pennsylvania, InventHelp is working to submit this idea, the EZ ITR COMPRESSION FITTING to companies for their review.

PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

"I was helping my friend clean the compression fittings on the air-conditioning unit of his motor vehicle, and I saw the need for a better, faster, more efficient way to go about the whole process," said one of two inventors from Bedford, Pa. "This led me to develop this enhanced tool."

They created a prototype for the EZ ITR COMPRESSION FITTING to offer a quick, easy way to clean and restore internal threads. The unit saves time and effort, and eliminates hassles and frustrations. It is designed to save money. Furthermore, the tool includes durable construction and features a compact, easily portable design.

The original design was submitted to the Pittsburgh office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 15-PIT-292, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com - https://www.youtube.com/user/inventhelp

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News sales exec brings experience in cognitive solutions, advanced analytics, and performance management to sales and marketing of globally competitive Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and forecasting platform.

Cary, N.C. (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

Vanguard Software, a leader in Integrated Business Planning, announced that Neal Goffman has joined the executive management team to head sales and marketing company-wide. The selection was made after an extensive, months-long search for the right executive with the right experience in cognitive solutions, analytics, forecasting and planning, and performance management.

“We are very pleased with this addition to our executive team,” says Rob Suggs, CEO of Vanguard Software. “Neal brings a great mix of domain knowledge and leadership experience to help bring our IBP and forecasting platform to the next level.”

Mr. Goffman’s resume cites more than 20 years of performance management and analytics experience, heading teams for global leaders including IBM and CIBER, as well as for starts-ups including StrikeIron (successful exit to Informatica) and ADOS (successful exit to Canon). Prior to joining Vanguard, Mr. Goffman was responsible for IBM’s Global Business Services practice around Cognitive Solutions, which includes IBM’s Watson technology.

“I am very eager for the challenge ahead in growing our organization," Goffman said. "We have a fantastic platform and technically gifted team here at Vanguard. You will see wonderful and exciting news and accomplishments in the months ahead.”

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Les Naly offers content and commerce to support career women.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

Les Naly is proud to announce its partnership with PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies Program. Based in Maryland, Les Naly is a media company offering editorial content and commerce designed for modern career-driven women. Les Naly’s luxury lines of all natural clay face masks, body sugar scrubs, lotions and soy candles are officially cruelty-free, and these products will proudly display PETA’s cruelty-free bunny logo on their labels.

“We’re committed to producing luxury products with a conscience,” said Naly Rice, Founder and CEO at Les Naly, “Our mission is to help women succeed in all aspects of their lives, and we don’t believe success needs to come at the expense of anyone or anything else. That’s why we’re proud to partner with PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies Program. Our products are created 100% cruelty-free, and all our labels will proudly include PETA’s logo, which symbolizes our commitment to produce conscientious beauty products.”

PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies Program, along with their logo, is a global symbol for millions of women. When consumers purchase a product with PETA’s logo, they can trust that they are purchasing a cruelty-free product that is not tested on animals and does not use ingredients tested on animals.

“PETA is excited to welcome Les Naly to our list of compassionate companies that don’t test on animals. Consumers can purchase from Les Naly with confidence that their products are produced without harming any animals,” said Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA.

Les Naly’s website is an online resource for career-driven women. The company is launching skincare, bath, and beauty products this fall. You can purchase their products directly on their website.

Visit http://www.lesnaly.com to purchase conscientious beauty products, and catch up on the latest career articles.

To learn more about PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies Program, visit http://www.peta.org/living/beauty/beauty-without-bunnies/.

About Les Naly
Les Naly is the premiere online editorial destination for career women. Our mission is to inspire, motivate, and empower modern women to succeed in their careers and lives. As a digital media company, Les Naly connects with women through online editorial content and an online boutique of specialty handmade goods. We believe that by providing a repository of inspiration and knowledge, Les Naly can motivate and empower women to lead successful lives set on their own terms. To learn more and share with other women, please visit http://www.lesnaly.com.

About PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal’s Beauty Without Bunnies Program recognizes companies that make cosmetics, personal-care products, household-cleaning products, and other common household products without harming animals. All companies that are included on PETA's cruelty-free list have verified that neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct, commission, or pay for any tests on animals for ingredients, formulations, or finished products, anywhere in the world.

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Spikes in both revenue and headcount for software firm following US expansion

Somerville, MA (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

Endpoint security software firm, Avecto has announced phenomenal growth in North America with revenue up 67% in the region year on year.

The company, with global headquarters in Manchester, England significantly expanded its operations in North America with the relocation of its office from Cambridge to larger premises at Assembly Row, Somerville. The move allowed Avecto to create more jobs, with headcount across North America up 75% in the past 12 months.

The latest results have been supported by huge demand for Avecto’s Defendpoint security software, the first and only software of its kind to combine the core capabilities of privilege management, application control and content isolation to stop cyber attacks. Avecto’s software protects over 8 million end users, including many of America’s biggest brands.

In December 2015, Avecto secured a $49 million minority investment from JMI Equity, a growth equity firm based in Baltimore.

Paul Kenyon, co-founder and co-CEO of Avecto said:

“From day one we knew how important it was to establish a footprint in North America.”

“We feel like we’re really just at the start of our journey here and over the next few years we have even more ambitious growth plans. A significant part of this will be continued investment in our people and in growing our talented US workforce as we take the benefits of Defendpoint s to even more organizations.”

Avecto is actively recruiting in America with a number of open positions available to view at avecto.com/careers.

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About Avecto:
Avecto is a global security software company. Its innovative endpoint security solution, Defendpoint, is a multi-layered prevention engine that stops cyber attacks. It takes a proactive approach to preventing malware, uniquely combining three core capabilities of privilege management, application whitelisting and content isolation. Defendpoint protects over 6 million endpoints at many of the world’s biggest brands, ensuring that strong security never comes at the expense of usability.

About Defendpoint:
Defendpoint by Avecto is a multi-layered prevention engine that stops cyber attacks at the endpoint. Its unique and proactive approach makes prevention possible, integrating three core capabilities of privilege management, application control and content isolation. This innovative solution allows organizations to balance security and usability, ensuring user experience is never compromised.

It allows you to create a solid security foundation by focusing on the application layer of the endpoint security stack. Automatically isolate applications working with untrusted content to protect data and critical resources. Pragmatic application control rules ensure only known and trusted applications are allowed to run on the endpoint, and block the unknown with comprehensive exception-handling. Remove admin rights and assign privileges to tasks to mitigate attacks that hit the operating system.

Defendpoint takes a proactive approach to defending the endpoint when antimalware fails.

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His addition to the company will reinforce Igenomix's continuous growth.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

Igenomix is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Gary Harton as COO of US operations. Dr. Harton will be responsible for all operations of Igenomix's business lines in the United States including preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), products of conception (POC) testing and the endometrial receptivity array (ERA) test as well as the teams that support the lab operations. This appointment further supports the continuous growth of Igenomix and the Igenomix team worldwide.

Dr. Gary Harton
Chief Operations Officer

Following 20 + years in both laboratory and clinical management in the IVF field, Dr. Harton began his commercial career performing business development roles with two companies prominent in reproductive genetics. He has been involved in a number of exciting breakthroughs in the field of reproductive genetics and has served on a number of international committees including the ESHRE PGD Consortium as well as the Steering Committee for External Quality Assessment through UK NEQAS. Dr. Harton is certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB), is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society. He graduated from James Madison Univ. and received his Ph.D. at the Univ. of Kent, Canterbury, UK.

Commenting on this appointment, CEO of Igenomix, David Jimenez said “ we are delighted to have Gary joining us in his new position. I have had the opportunity to work with Gary in the past when he was working at Bluegnome, Illumina and Progyny, either as a vendor or a customer of Igenomix and we have always admired his knowledge, his commitment to patients and customer satisfaction, and his personal skills. Gary's long experience in IVF genetics will contribute to further reinforce our goal to become a relevant partner for US clinics"

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Renovations Are Part of Brand Revitalization Initiative

Kansas City, Kansas (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

Baywood Hotels announces the completion of its $1.25 million renovation project to the property. As part of the renovation, changes were made to: the hotel lobby which features new breakfast space with community table with outlet access, additional sofa seating, new tables and chairs, new tile and carpet, and a new business center. Additional public space renovation was completed in the hotel’s pool/hot tub area, which features new pool tile decking and table and chairs, and a brand new fitness center with upgraded elliptical, treadmill, and yoga mats, and a balance ball. In addition to the public area, Guest Rooms went under complete renovation with new features such as pillow top mattress, carpeting, wallpaper, lighting package, sofa seating , and desk with Ergonomic chair. The guest bathrooms also went through a refresh with a shower/tub surround, tile floor, quartz countertop, undermount sink, and new light package and mirror.

The hotel now features elements of the new forever young initiative (fyi) designed to provide guests with accommodations that are multi-functional, modern, convenient and comfortable. fyi helps to extend the life of high-performing properties by upgrading indoor and outdoor design elements, applies innovative thinking to new prototypes and complements current initiatives like the Perfect Mix Lobby and fitness center.

"Hampton hotels have a rich history in providing quality accommodations to our guests," said Marsheila Runnels, general manager. "We are confident our latest renovations exemplify the highest Hampton standards and what our guests expect from our brand."

The 76-room property, located at 1400 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas 66111 is managed by Baywood Hotels. The newly renovated hotel is in the center of Kansas Speedway, Children’s Mercy Soccer Stadium, Hollywood Casino, and walking distance to shopping and restaurants. In addition to the renovated areas, Hampton Inn Kansas City-Village West offers such amenities as a 24-hour business center with complimentary printing, free Wi-Fi and free hot breakfast. Guestrooms are equipped with the brand’s signature Clean and fresh Hampton bed®, microwave and coffeemaker.

Hampton Inn Kansas City-Village West participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit the hotel’s website or call 1-(910) 328-1400.

Read more about Hampton by Hilton at http://www.hampton.com.

About Baywood Hotels
Established in 1975, Baywood Hotels, Inc. is a fast-growing and privately-owned hospitality management company, operating over $800 million in assets and employing over 1,000 associates nationwide. The company is headquartered in Greenbelt, Maryland, and has regional offices in Chantilly, VA, Miami, FL and San Antonio, TX. In each of its regions, the private hotel ownership company is consistently recognized as an innovative leader in the hotel industry, focusing on product concept and development and the outstanding management of its assets. The focused vision, strong values and aggressive long-range strategy of Baywood Hotels has helped the company develop reputable and well-branded hotels in areas where Baywood has competitive expertise and partnerships. Baywood Hotels’ portfolio includes well-known brands, such as Marriott, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as several independent brands. Baywood Hotels employs over 1,000 associates nationwide. visit BaywoodHotels.com. Find us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/BaywoodHotels or Facebook https://www.Facebook.com/Baywood-Hotels-121881884519200/.

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Employees from the New York-based provider of dietary supplement contract manufacturing services raised $1,000 for the Suffolk County chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation. The funds will be used to help a terminally ill child visit her family in Canada.

Farmingdale, New York (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

NutraScience Labs Inc., a leading provider of high-quality dietary supplement manufacturing services, announced today that its employees raised $1,000 for Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County, New York. The funds will be put towards granting the wish of a local terminally ill three-year-old child who is courageously battling Sandoff Disease and Chronic Respiratory Failure.

NutraScience Labs’ fundraiser took place from August 8th through September 16th and was a tremendous success. During this period, employees donated $20 per week to wear shorts to the office, $2 for every Make-A-Wish bracelet or magnet purchased, and $5 if they participated in the firm’s first-ever “home cooked” breakfast event.

Steve Rolfes, President of Contract Manufacturing at NutraScience Labs, said “Our Company has a long and proud history of helping our fellow Long Islanders when it’s needed the most. I know I speak on behalf of our employees when I say that we’re thrilled to have played a role in granting the wish of this very deserving child.” Mr. Rolfes added, “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County, New York for many years to come.”

When presented with the $1,000 donation, Kellie Ryan, Community Relations Manager for Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County, New York, addressed the NutraScience Labs team and said “We are so appreciative and thankful for all of the hard work and contributions this team made to help make this little girl’s wish come true.”

According to its website, the mission of Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County, New York is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Since its inception in 1983, the Suffolk chapter has granted over 2,600 wishes to Long Island children.

In addition to Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County, New York, NutraScience Labs proudly supports other charitable causes, including Vitamin Angels, Island Harvest, The Long Island Children’s Museum, and The Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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About NutraScience Labs Inc.
NutraScience Labs, Inc., a subsidiary of Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: TLCC), helps dietary supplement companies bring high-quality formulations to market by delivering best-in-class turnkey contract manufacturing services. Headquartered in Farmingdale, NY, the firm offers outstanding customer service, competitive pricing, rapid product lead times, and exceptional vitamins and supplements that are custom manufactured in GMP-Certified facilities located on the east and west coast. Visit http://www.NutraScienceLabs.com or call (855) 492-7388 to speak to one of our Senior Nutraceutical Consultants.

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Zero in on the 11 best-value escapes in South America today with InternationalLiving.com’s new interactive map, which pinpoints low-cost alternatives for retirement living and an easy escape from the chaos of this U.S. election season.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

For anybody threatening to leave the U.S. post-election, take heart: There are good options overseas today. Celebrities keep saying they’ll dash to Canada or New Zealand. But better-value, better-weather options exist south of the U.S. border.

In South America right now, International Living editors have pinpointed 11 great-value escapes where expats can live well on as little as their Social Security benefits alone.

Plus, these towns also offer a relaxed lifestyle, established expat communities, friendly and welcoming locals, good healthcare, and great climates.

For example, International Living Colombia Correspondent Nancy Kiernan says that, working with a monthly budget of about $2,200, a couple can afford a comfortable life in Medellin. That budget takes into account a three-bedroom apartment in one of the most sought-after areas of the city, which costs $1,250 a month, monthly utility bills of just over $100, and even a twice weekly maid service coming in at $120.

Likewise in Loja, Ecuador, International Living Correspondent Jim Santos says that expat couples report being able to live very well on a budget of $1,000 a month, which includes renting a modern, furnished, three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo for $450. But if that seems like an excessive amount of space, there are also two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments available for $350. On the flip-side, a couple could live a more lavish lifestyle, such as eating out most nights of the week, and still get by on a monthly budget of $1,500.

International Living’s interactive map is designed to point potential expats to the specific communities in South America where they can find the best bang for their buck today.

Compiled by International Living’s team of expat correspondents and editors based in South America, it identifies the towns, cities, and villages most worthy of attention right now for anyone looking for a good-value, low-cost life overseas... and a post-election escape, as well.

Affordability figures prominently in the criteria used to select these great-value towns. But in addition to the cost of living, other important attributes help make a place comfortable and attractive for day-to-day living, including: ease of integration; access to quality medical care; a comfortable climate; good infrastructure; proximity to amenities like beaches, entertainment venues, natural wonders, and more.

Explore International Living’s interactive map of South America at: The Best Towns and Cities in South America Where You Can Live on Your Social Security.

Editor's Note: Members of the media have permission to reproduce the article linked above once credit is given to InternationalLiving.com.

For information about InternationalLiving.com content republishing, source material or to book an interview with one of our experts, contact Associate Editor Carol Barron, 772-678-0287 (US), CBarron@InternationalLiving.com or visit the Media Center.

For 36 years, InternationalLiving.com has been the leading authority for anyone looking for global retirement or relocation opportunities. Through its monthly magazine and related e-letters, extensive website, podcasts, online bookstore, and events held around the world, InternationalLiving.com provides information and services to help its readers live better, travel farther, have more fun, save more money, and find better business opportunities when they expand their world beyond their own shores. InternationalLiving.com has more than 200 correspondents traveling the globe, investigating the best opportunities for travel, retirement, real estate, and investment.

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Delivery of live assessments by professional psychologists via web-based video to help schools provide more timely access to needed student services and evaluations.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2016

PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live, online clinical services, is pleased to introduce a pioneering new service that schools can use to evaluate students with areas of concern: psychoeducational assessments administered live and online by fully credentialed school psychologists. An exclusive agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) authorizes PresenceLearning as the only remote provider of the Woodcock-Johnson® IV (WJ IV) Cognitive and Achievement batteries. The WJ IV is used to determine a student’s strengths and weaknesses for intervention and/or eligibility for special education.

“Schools constantly tell us that no matter how hard they try, they aren’t able to deliver assessments for children with cognitive and academic challenges in a timely way. This is a huge concern for families and schools as delayed assessments have a big impact on children during critical years of their development. The reception for a new, clinically validated option to deliver these services faster has been phenomenal,” said Clay Whitehead, co-Founder and co-CEO of PresenceLearning. “In partnership with HMH, we conducted a rigorous, independently verified study that demonstrated that live, online administration of cognitive and achievement tests by credentialed school psychologists using our secure platform produces equivalent results as traditional, on-site administration."

The WJ IV test batteries are ideal for identifying individuals’ patterns of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and provide comprehensive assessment of reading, writing, and math skills. Using PresenceLearning’s live, online therapy environment, WJ IV tests are administered via secure, interactive video by licensed school psychologists, helping schools conduct initial, re-evaluation, and triennial assessments quickly and effectively.

“Web-based delivery of these services has the potential to increase access to cognitive assessments, particularly in underserved communities. The research is clear, and our work with PresenceLearning will bring these important tools to a wider range of educators, enabling greater choice and flexibility,” said HMH’s Dr. Mark Ledbetter, Vice-President of Clinical Product Development.

In addition to psychoeducational assessments, PresenceLearning offers a wide range of assessments for speech-language, occupational therapy, and behavior and mental health, including: articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, and pragmatics; fine motor, visual motor, and sensory integration; and emotional disturbance, or other health impairment. Assessments and screenings for 504 eligibility, intervention planning, and pre-referral for at-risk students can also be performed by PresenceLearning’s experienced online clinicians.

Available for the 2016-2017 school year, PresenceLearning is delivering psychoeducational assessments with a large and growing network of trained, experienced school psychologists. Watch a video that explains how it works HERE. Schools can request more information here or by emailing schools(at)presencelearning(dot)com.

For more information about psychoeducational assessments and other online assessments offered by PresenceLearning, please visit the company’s web site.

About PresenceLearning
PresenceLearning (http://www.presencelearning.com) is the leader in the delivery of clinical services via telehealth. PresenceLearning has provided over one million sessions of live, online speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral interventions and mental health services, diagnostic services and assessments, and early childhood services for children with special needs. In 2016, PresenceLearning expanded to serving patients in healthcare organizations with allied health services delivered via telemedicine.

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Delivers significant time savings vs. handheld pencil probes

Snoqualmie, Washinton (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

Zetec, Inc. introduces the new Surface Array Flex Probe specifically designed to solve the inspection challenges that Power Generation, Oil & Gas and Aerospace companies face every day. It is designed to handle a range of needs, from detecting extremely small flaws to inspecting non-flat surfaces and covering a wide area in a single pass.

The Surface Array Flex Probe introduces innovative features that deliver significant benefits. With the ability to handle inspection coverage up to 2 inches in a single pass, the probe delivers fast and accurate inspections. In fact, when compared with handheld pencil probes, the new Zetec Surface Array Flex Probe can reduce inspection time by up to 95% while delivering a full record of inspection.

“SNPI recently used the new Zetec Surface Array Flex probe to successfully detect very small, critical dents while inspecting weld joints on our low pressure turbine rotors. We were very pleased with the speed and accuracy of the probe which allowed for a quick inspection without the need for any surface preparation or post-inspection cleaning,” states Xu Ning, ISI Engineer, Suzhou Nuclear Power Research Institute (SNPI).

The unique flexible surface design and proprietary X-Probe coil technology enable the probe to conform to surface variations such as curvatures and weld beads, where it can accurately detect pitting as well as surface cracks in any orientation. The probe’s durable pad is made to last-- having been tested on over 8,000 feet of weld surface without failure.

When the Surface Array Flex Probe is used along with the Zetec MIZ®-200 Eddy Current Array Instrument plus Velocity Acquisition and Analysis Software, it is a complete solution engineered to work better together. “With one of the industry’s highest signal-to-noise ratios and proprietary sensing technology, Zetec offers a top performing eddy current array solution” states Adi Askenazi, Zetec Eddy Current Probe Product Manager.

For more information on the Surface Array Flex Probe, please visit http://www.zetec.com.

About Zetec:
Zetec is a global leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) solutions for the critical inspection needs of industries the world counts on every day—including power generation, oil and gas, transportation, heavy industry and manufacturing. We serve as a single source for high-performance solutions in both eddy current and ultrasonic technologies. For nearly 50 years, we have advanced NDT standards and science, providing new insight and control through inspection solutions that protect our customers’ most important assets and ensure the quality of their products. By integrating design and engineering with our own manufacturing, Zetec delivers solutions that optimize productivity, safety and total cost of ownership. Zetec is a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, Inc., with global engineering and manufacturing centers in Quebec City and at our corporate headquarters in Snoqualmie, Washington. Zetec support spans the globe, with Centers of Excellence in Houston, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo.

For more information about Zetec, visit: http://www.zetec.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Better customer insights increase 5-star app ratings and boost patient LTV

SPOKANE, WA (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

Next IT Healthcare, the leader in patient engagement, with Apptentive, the mobile customer engagement platform, today announced a case study revealing how they helped a global pharmaceutical company significantly improve their patient satisfaction and increase patient lifetime value (LTV) with an extraordinary mobile app experience.

The pharmaceutical company had built an app to support patients during their treatment experience, but the app received poor engagement and negative app store feedback due to complicated user flows. The pharma company then enlisted Next IT Healthcare to replace and revamp the app. Next IT Healthcare created a mobile patient engagement solution with a built-in virtual health coach. The solution was powered by their artificial intelligence (AI) platform with natural language understanding (NLU).

Delivered with a state-of-the-art conversational user interface (CUI), the virtual health coach was trained to educate, provide timely medication reminders, and ultimately improve compliance and adherence while building a unique human-like relationship with each individual patient. As a result of the new app built by Next IT Healthcare, the pharmaceutical company saw significant improvements in patient usage.

In order to improve app satisfaction and measure the patient experience, Next IT Healthcare then incorporated Apptentive Ratings Prompts and Surveys. The combination of app improvements led by Next IT Healthcare and Apptentive’s Ratings Prompts and Surveys helped the pharmaceutical company truly listen to patients, understand them, and earn advocates and evangelists as a result. Within three months of leveraging Apptentive, the company boosted their Apple App Store ratings from 1.5 stars to 4.5 stars, and their Google Play ratings from 2.5 stars to 3.6 stars. 91 percent of customers who were prompted said that they loved the app for managing their therapy.

“We’ve always known that our AI-based virtual health coaches improve patient engagement and adherence among patients, but we now have additional validation through our partnership with Apptentive,” said Mitch Lawrence, President of Next IT Healthcare. “This customer success story proves that not only can we help patients adhere to their treatment plans, we can improve the lifetime value of a patient for the pharma industry. The great thing about this technology is that it’s a win for everyone.”

“Healthcare companies historically haven’t had the ability to listen to and develop relationships with their patients throughout their entire treatment process,” said Robi Ganguly, Co-founder and CEO of Apptentive. “Mobile opens the door for continuous, personalized communication and improves the experiences of both patients and healthcare providers. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Next IT Heathcare to enrich the level of care patients are able to receive.”

In addition to increasing user reviews and positive feedback, Apptentive was also able to help the pharmaceutical company intercept negative feedback and provide an avenue for direct customer feedback through in-app surveys. The user survey responses provided insights around app sentiment, ease of product use, and roadblocks in product use that the pharmaceutical company and Next IT Healthcare were able to incorporate in their product roadmap.

To learn more about Next IT Healthcare and to read the entire case study, please visit: http://www.nextithealthcare.com.

About Next IT Healthcare

Next IT Healthcare is the leader in patient engagement. We help healthcare organizations drive lasting behavior change and improved outcomes. Our mission is to pave the way to a radically healthier population. Using Alme, our natural language platform, we develop digital health coaches that achieve unprecedented engagement and adherence rates. Our proven approach is trusted by leaders in all corners of healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, providers and payers.

Next IT Healthcare is proudly based in Spokane, Washington. Learn more at http://www.NextITHealthcare.com.

About Apptentive

Apptentive’s mobile customer engagement software helps companies listen to, engage with, and retain their customers. The product gives brands the opportunity to identify who to talk to, intelligently engage customer segments, and mobilize customers to take action through in-app messages, surveys, and prompts. Integrated into thousands of mobile apps, Apptentive helps companies engage mobile customers, boost app ratings, drive downloads, and earn customer loyalty. The company powers millions of customer conversations every month for companies including Concur, DraftKings, eBay, eHarmony, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Nordstrom, and Zillow.

Learn more at: http://www.apptentive.com.

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The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals announces that a public review and comment period is open on a proposed new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, which addresses water conservation efficiency in pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas through October 17, 2016.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals announces that a public review and comment period is open on a proposed new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, which addresses water conservation efficiency in pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas through October 17, 2016.

The proposed ANSI/APSP/ICC-13-201x, Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas, covers methods and technologies to increase the efficient use and conservation of water for residential and public recreational pools, spas, portable spas, and swim spas equipped with a filtration circulation system.

In recent years, a number of areas across the country have experienced drought conditions and some are considering placing restrictions on pool/spa construction and maintenance in an effort to save water. Dan Johnson, CBP, who serves as Chairman of the APSP-13 writing committee stated, “By adopting this standard municipalities, pool and spa owners, builders and service professionals all benefit. The efficiency of water use and reduced water loss in pools and spas operating in compliance with this standard will be substantial.”

To receive an electronic draft of the newly proposed water conservation efficiency standard or to comment, please contact APSP director of standards promotion and adoption Susan J. Hilaski at shilaski(at)apsp.org or call 703.838.0083 ext. 150. The comment deadline is Monday, October 17, 2016. If you are submitting a comment, you may copy ANSI at psa(at)ansi.org.

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About APSP
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world’s oldest and largest association representing swimming pool, hot tub, and spa manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers’ agents, designers, builders, installers, suppliers, retailers, and service professionals. Dedicated to the growth and development of its members’ businesses and to promoting the enjoyment and safety of pools and spas, APSP offers a range of services, from professional development to advancing key legislation and regulation at the federal and local levels, to consumer outreach and public safety. APSP is the only industry organization recognized by the American National Standards Institute to develop and promote national standards for pools, hot tubs, and spas. For more information, visit APSP.org.

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Accuvia Software Group LLC (ASG), a Chicago-based software company, has announced the successful acquisition of the software assets from Level 10 LLC. The software assets include a full retail point of sale software suite, including a Microsoft Windows based POS solution and an iOS based mobile POS platform.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

Accuvia Software Group LLC (ASG), a Chicago-based software company, has announced the successful acquisition of the software assets from Level 10 LLC. The software assets include a full retail point of sale software suite, including a Microsoft Windows based POS solution and an iOS based mobile POS platform. As part of the transaction, ASG will retain the existing development team in the United States and the offshore development team based in Eastern Europe.

The transaction only included the software assets and the team responsible for the software development. Level 10 continues to focus on their core services and solutions that they offer to the retail industry.

“We believe the existing software clients will be well served with the new management team and focus at Accuvia Software Group”, said John Pruban, president of Level 10. “It was important for us to ensure the clients using the software today have a good home well into the future. The ASG management team has an outstanding track record of supporting their clients.”

“We are excited about the software platform we acquired from Level 10”, said Michael Hess, CEO of Accuvia Software Group. “ We are planning an aggressive software roadmap to further build the solution and expand the features we can offer to our clients in the future.”

Robert Pring, president and COO of Accuvia Software Group added, “We have a strong team in place to support our clients and continue to develop the products. We will be making additional investments in the future to ensure that our solution is an attractive offering for the general retail industry.”

The retail point of sale software suite is installed and operational in approximately 2,000 retail locations throughout the United States and Canada. The ASG corporate office will be in the Chicago area and will retain the development offices in Danbury, Connecticut. ASG also maintains and offshore development center in The Republic of Belarus in Europe.

About Accuvia Software Group

Accuvia Software Group (ASG) provides a suite of software solutions for the general retail industry including point of sale, mobile and central office. Our solution is used by well-known retailers to help them effectively run their retail stores and provide outstanding service to their customers. We are installed in hundreds of locations throughout the US and Canada. For more information, go to http://www.accuvia.com.

About Level 10

With increasing IT challenges, Level 10 recognizes retailers need less partners to do more. By strategically bundling our services-hardware procurement, asset management, maintenance, in-field technician support and service desk—we act as an extension of retailers' IT teams throughout their technology deployments, store openings/closing/remodels, and in-store support work. For more information, go to http://www.level10.com.

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Companies with female CEOs are doing a better job creating a culture of inclusion according to a recent study by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Chapel Hill, N.C. (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

Companies with female CEOs are doing a better job creating a culture of inclusion according to a study by the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. The study also finds greater confidence in organizations’ ability to achieve diversity and inclusion goals if the CEO is a woman.

The majority of companies surveyed (95 percent) report that an inclusive culture is critical to their organizations’ future success, and most (86 percent) say diversity is important for improving their bottom-line profits.

The importance of diversity and inclusion is encouraging some companies to change their approach, said Kip Kelly, UNC Executive Development director of public programs at UNC Kenan-Flagler. “Companies are changing the way they talk about diversity and inclusion, and it seems companies with female CEOs are leading the conversation,” said Kelly.

Over half (53 percent) of the organizations surveyed have changed their diversity and inclusion competencies or developed them for the first time in the past three years. An additional 12 percent say they plan to change them soon. In contrast, diversity and inclusion competencies have been in place longer and are less likely to have changed recently in companies with a female CEO.

“Our research suggests that female-led companies are more likely to develop diversity and inclusiveness competencies throughout the organization, including at the line leader and non-management level,” said Kelly.

In addition, survey respondents from companies with female CEOs feel less likely to experience roadblocks from lack of buy-in from the most senior levels of leadership of their organizations.

The survey found the largest differences between female- and male-led organizations in how they prioritize the following diversity and inclusion competencies:

• Awareness of biases: 27 percent higher at female-led organizations
• Self-awareness: 25 percent higher at female-led organizations
• Empathy: 24 percent higher at female-led organizations
• Broad understanding of diversity, such as generational, gender and ethnicity: 21 percent higher at female-led organizations
• Flexibility: 17 percent higher at female-led organizations
• Appreciation of difference: 17 percent higher at female-led organizations

UNC Kenan-Flagler partnered with Chief Learning Officer, Talent Management and Workforce magazines to conduct the 2016 Diversity Competencies for Leadership Development Survey. Read about the results here.

About the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
Consistently ranked one of the world's best business schools, UNC Kenan-Flagler is known for its collaborative culture that stems from its core values: excellence, leadership, integrity, community and teamwork. Professors excel at both teaching and research, and demonstrate unparalleled dedication to students. Graduates are effective, principled leaders who have the technical and managerial skills to deliver results in the global business environment. UNC Kenan-Flagler offers a rich portfolio of programs and extraordinary, real-life learning experiences: Undergraduate Business, full-time MBA, Executive MBA Programs (Evening, Weekend and global OneMBA®), online MBA@UNC, UNC-Tsinghua Dual-Degree EMBA, Master of Accounting, PhD, Executive Development, and UNC Business Essentials programs. It is home to the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise.

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PetPace to demonstrate new lifesaving technology for pets, especially those that are aging or sick, for international investors.

Burlington, MA (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

PetPace, the provider of an innovative smart collar for remote continuous monitoring and analysis of pet vital signs and activity is selected to attend the prestigious INNOVATION China-Israel Innovation and Investment summit in Tel-Aviv, Israel on September 24-26.

Throughout the exclusive two day event PetPace will demonstrate the technology behind their revolutionary wearable for pets to Chinese investment entities, including investment houses, venture capital firms, private investors and strategic players seeking partnership opportunities.

“The conference is a great opportunity for collaboration between two rapidly innovating counties. We are honored to participate in such a prestigious event and are looking forward to sharing details about our technology and getting acquainted with other attendees,” said Avi Menkes, CEO of PetPace.

PetPace was named “Israel’s Most Promising Start Up” for 2015 after beating out 150 other companies in a competition sponsored by prominent Israeli business daily Calcalist, together with Israel Export Institute and Israel’s largest commercial bank, Bank HaPoalim.

The PetPace collar is a smart, non-invasive, sensor-rich wearable technology, which is especially useful for older pets, sick pets and pets that are at-risk for health issues. It continuously monitors a range of physiological and behavioral attributes including temperature, pulse, respiration, activity positions, heart rate variability, calories and more.

The company has been recognized by pet owners and pet healthcare professionals alike for its unique contribution to saving pet lives, streamlining pet healthcare at home and in the clinic, and improving overall quality of life for dogs and cats. The system includes a cloud-based engine for close observation, analysis, timely detection, and alerting of medical and behavioral problems in dogs and cats.

About PetPace:

PetPace was founded in 2012 to bring peace of mind to pet owners and prevent unnecessary pain and suffering for dogs and cats through improved pet health and quality of life. PetPace specializes in the remote continuous monitoring of pet vital signs by utilizing advanced analytical methods and alerting models. The company’s low power, wireless collar is fitted with an array of non-invasive sensors that continuously monitor a range of physiological and behavioral parameters. Once an abnormal sign or behavior is detected, a sophisticated cloud-based analytical engine evaluates the signs and, if needed, sends an immediate alert regarding any suspected condition. This allows the owner or the veterinarian to take preemptive action to protect the pet’s health. PetPace collars are suitable for pets at all ages, especially for older pets, sick pets, or pets that may have a higher predisposition to various health risks. For more information about PetPace real-time pet health monitoring, visit http://PetPace.com.

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Just how “fair” are people when it comes to Tinder dates, Pokémon GO etiquette, or waiting in line for a morning cup of coffee? Those and more are some of the questions Fairtrade America poses in its Fairest of Them All Quiz during Fair Trade Month this October.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

Just how “fair” are people when it comes to Tinder dates, Pokémon GO etiquette, or waiting in line for a morning cup of coffee? Those and more are some of the questions Fairtrade America poses in its Fairest of Them All Quiz during Fair Trade Month this October. Participants can take the test, share their results (#FairestState) with friends, and make a pledge to buy more ethically to win Fairtrade prizes. Overall findings are continuously tallied on the evolving “Fairness Map” on the organization’s home page.

“This fun test will be a barometer of the nation’s attitude around fairness, particularly relevant in this political season,” says Kyle Freund, Fairtrade America Spokesperson and Digital Content Manager. “The term ‘fairness’ means different things to different people. We want to start a discussion and get people thinking about their personal values and how they play out in everyday situations. By the end we’ll get an interesting– if unscientific – reading on which state is the fairest.”

Questions delve into what people would do if their Tinder match didn’t match the profile photo, proper etiquette if there’s an Articuno nearby during work hours, or what someone might do if crowded subway doors are closing or the lines at the coffee shop are too long.

Test takers will be able to make a pledge on the website, faireststate.fairtradeamerica.org, and be entered to win prizes throughout the month, including apparel, chocolate, coffee and flowers. The website also includes a “Candid Camera”-type video highlighting decisions people make in everyday situations.

Fairtrade America will officially launch the quiz at the Ohio Fair Trade Teach-In & Expo on October 1 at John Carroll University in University Heights, OH. There also will be a range of workshops from the fair trade principles to how Fairtrade certification works at the international level.

The global market in Fairtrade-certified goods was estimated at $8.1 billion in 2015, according to Fairtrade International. Globally there are more than 32,600 products in 130 countries carrying the Fairtrade label.

To drive home the discussion on fairness, Fairtrade America highlights three “Fairness Stories” on the website, including Greyston Bakery in Yonkers, NY; the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association, and Karina Newman, UCLA student:

•     Dion Drew, Greyston Bakery: Yonkers, NY-based Greyston Bakery makes the brownie bites in Ben & Jerry’s delicious ice cream. But their business and working practices are equally eye-opening and demonstrate how a commitment to fairness can help both individuals, and their communities, to thrive. Greyston’s open hiring policy means they provide employment without prejudice, regardless of background or work history.

Take Dion Drew, for example. When few would employ him, he added his name to Greyston’s list and got the call. By working for Greyston, Dion went from being an “ex-drug dealer and convict” to a “Greyston Bakery Supervisor and Father.”

Greyston strive to source the best, most fairly-produced ingredients, believing their products should make a difference from start to finish. http://greyston.com/

•     Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA), Belize: Sugar cane farming accounts for the livelihood of as much as a seventh of the Belize population, and often those working in the Sugar Belt are among the most impoverished. It can be precarious work, beholden to the elements, demanding significant expertise, and understanding to sustain production.

The BSCFA was first Fairtrade certified in 2008 and through careful investment, support, and education, the association has been able to endure tough economic and physical circumstances to become stronger and ready for what the future brings.

Fairtrade Premiums have afforded farmers like Rudelia Vasquez opportunities such as a scholarship so that she can afford her grandson’s school fees and buy him a uniform, books, and shoes. http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/en/farmers-and-workers/sugar/bscfa

•     Karina Newman, UCLA: Karina Newman has been instrumental in transforming UCLA into a Fair Trade Campus. Karina saw the desire for social justice in her fellow students, but knew they needed a leader – a gap she filled. She ticked off the steps to getting a designated Fair Trade Campaign. She built a team to reach out to campus outlets, and brought Fairtrade products into campus events and meetings. The university administration committed to educating people about fair trade, and eventually passed a Fair Trade Resolution. Today, UCLA is the largest Fair Trade Campus in the USA, but Karina wants to be sure Fairtrade coffee is standard in every cafe on campus. http://www.e3ucla.org/fair-trade-campaign.html

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About Fairtrade America: Fairtrade is an alternative approach to trade that empowers farmers and workers, companies and consumers to share the benefits of trade more equally. Our vision is a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential, and shape their own future. By complying with the social, economic, and environmental criteria in the internationally-agreed Fairtrade Standards, farmers, traders, and brands can improve the sustainability of their entire supply chain. The FAIRTRADE Mark, licensed by Washington, DC-based Fairtrade America in the United States, is one of the most recognized and trusted ethical label worldwide. Learn more at http://www.fairtradeamerica.org or follow Fairtrade America on @FairtradeMarkUS.

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nuVizz Inc., an award-winning mobile logistics and workforce management solutions leader, announced today it has been selected to present at Venture Atlanta 2016, the South’s premier event for connecting technology innovation and investment capital.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

nuVizz Inc., an award-winning mobile logistics and workforce management solutions leader, announced today it has been selected to present at Venture Atlanta 2016, the South’s premier event for connecting technology innovation and investment capital. Venture Atlanta will be held November 2-3 at the College Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

The 32 early and venture stage companies were chosen from a large pool of applicants and will represent the region’s most innovative tech businesses. nuVizz has been recognized raising the bar with their mobile visibility solution for retailers who need to know where their deliveries are in real time, especially in the final mile. Their suite of apps – nuDeliverIT™ and WellRyde™ – provide versatile functionality for a number of industries that suffer the same challenges. This year will also see them launch a new mobile app with key partners to address acute temp workforce shortages.

“Embracing innovation as a central tenet of our company identity has been key to the slew of awards and recognition we have received this year,” said Guru Rao, CEO, nuVizz. “With 400+ partners, 100% year-over-year growth and over three million transactions processed, we are well-positioned for both present and future market leadership.”

During the two-day event, presenting companies and conference attendees will engage with regional as well as national venture capitalists, investors and other key players in the current technology ecosystem. Now entering its 16th year, Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 350 companies and raise more than $1.8 billion in funding to date—a number that continues to grow. The conference provides an invaluable experience for entrepreneurs resulting in funding, national investor exposure, unparalleled relationship building and mentoring by successful technology executives.

“Venture Atlanta continues to draw attention to our region’s incredible start-up activity,” said Melanie Leeth, vice president of Imlay Investments, and Venture Atlanta board member. “The presenting companies highlight the strength of business opportunities and robust technology community here in Atlanta and the South.”

To learn more about nuVizz, visit nuVizz.com. For additional information about Venture Atlanta, to register for the event or to view the conference schedule, please visit http://www.ventureatlanta.org.

About nuVizz, Inc.
nuVizz is a leading enterprise mobile application, crowd enablement and services company. Earlier this year, they were named “Top 10 Most Innovative Georgia Companies in 2016”. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with current offices in India, France and Colombia. For more information, visit http://www.nuvizz.com.

About Venture Atlanta
Venture Atlanta, Georgia's technology innovation event, is where the region’s most promising tech companies meet the country's top-tier investors. As the South's largest investor showcase helping launch more than 350 companies and raise over $1.8 billion in funding to date, Venture Atlanta connects local entrepreneurs with local and national venture capitalists, bankers, angel investors and others in the technology ecosystem who can help them raise the capital they need to grow their businesses. The annual nonprofit event is a collaboration of three leading Georgia business organizations: Atlanta CEO Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). For more information, visit http://www.ventureatlanta.org. For updates, join us on LinkedIn, follow us on Twitter, and visit our blog.

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Buan Consulting First Gold Certified SpringCM Partner for Systems Integrators

Annapolis, MD (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

SpringCM, a leading document and sales contract management solution for Salesforce customers, today named Buan Consulting as its first Gold Certified SpringCM Partner for Systems Integrators. Buan Consulting, also the first SteelBrick (renamed to Salesforce CPQ) Certified Implementation Partner and a Salesforce Silver Cloud Alliance Partner, also announced the kick-off of its SpringCM QuickStart service offering to provide small or medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a base contract management system.

In January, Buan Consulting became a strategic partner with SpringCM to provide a full, one-stop-shop contract management solution for SteelBrick customers. SpringCM is a secure cloud platform that manages contracts and all types of documents seamlessly across desktop, mobile and partner applications like Salesforce.

By partnering with the leading CPQ (configure, price, quote) and CLM (contract lifecycle management) solution providers – SteelBrick and SpringCM – Buan Consulting is the only certified partner to handle end-to-end contract lifecycle management and CPQ, ensuring users are up and running smoothly and to help accelerate sales. Buan Consulting has the most certified SteelBrick consultants and most successfully completed CPQ implementations of any partner.

“We chose to partner with SpringCM because our customers are looking for a complete Salesforce CPQ solution that also provides full contract lifecycle management,” said Dan Buan, CEO of Buan Consulting. “SpringCM fills that gap with a fully integrated and seamless solution.”

“We are delighted to have Buan Consulting become a Gold Certified SpringCM Partner,” said Mitch Gouss, Director of Business Development at SpringCM. “Buan Consulting will help SpringCM help its customers deploy faster and get it right the first time,” he said.

The new Buan Consulting SpringCM QuickStart service offering will provide small or medium-sized businesses with a way to get up and running quickly and effectively with some of SpringCM’s core functionality, including templates, workflows and integration to Salesforce.com. The service offering will be provided for a fixed-fee cost with the option to include add-on services for an additional cost. While it is a great fit for the SMB/mid-market, the enterprise will seek a more tailored and expansive services engraftment to fully meet their needs.

Additional benefits that customers will experience include:

• Fixed-price implementation with a clearly defined scope and deliverables
• Expert guidance and coaching on how to best leverage SpringCM to support contract management processes and avoid costly mistakes
• Knowledge transfer and best practices, allowing to further optimize features
• Rapid workflow implementation to facilitate edit, review, approval and signature processes

For more information about SpringCM partner programs, please visit https://www.springcm.com/partners

For more information about the SpringCM QuickStart service offering and other products, services and solutions that Buan Consulting provides, please visit http://www.buanconsulting.com.

About Buan Consulting
Buan Consulting is an experienced, award-winning team of Salesforce CRM experts headquartered outside of Washington, DC, in Annapolis, MD. As a Salesforce Silver Cloud Alliance Partner, Buan Consulting offers strategic consulting for SpringCM contract lifecycle management for SteelBrick configure, price, quote (CPQ) and CRM development services and products to businesses looking to streamline processes, track data and garner powerful insights. Since 2000, Buan Consulting has implemented hundreds of Salesforce solutions for clients in industries that span the commercial, government, economic development, IT and construction sectors.

About SpringCM

SpringCM is a secure cloud platform that optimizes the generation, workflow and archiving of mission-critical business documents across an organization. SpringCM manages contracts and all types of documents seamlessly across desktop, mobile and partner applications like Salesforce. Its suite of workflow automation tools eliminate manual and repetitive tasks and includes: document management, which increases productivity by streamlining and automating the document management process; sales contract lifecycle management (CLM), which accelerates revenue and productivity by streamlining the contract management process; and sales content management, which manages all documents associated with the sales cycle from a central repository, providing a holistic view of customer relationships and enabling users to respond quickly and accurate to stakeholder needs. Every day, more than 600 companies use SpringCM to improve the customer experience and get more done, faster.

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Results from Joint Survey Conducted by the American Telemedicine Association and WEGO Health Indicate Convenience as the Top Motivator for Telehealth Usage

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) September 29, 2016

A joint survey conducted by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and WEGO Health of active healthcare users shows that consumers are interested in using telehealth as a replacement or complement to in-person care, citing convenience as the top motivator. Confusion persists, however, largely on whether their health provider offers telehealth options or if telehealth is covered by their insurer.

These results were released today at the ATA’s Fall Forum event in New Orleans in a panel discussion with WEGO Health. Survey respondents were polled on their use of video-conferencing to interact with their healthcare provider. Of the 429 respondents, 22% had used video conferencing to meet with a provider, with the majority interacting with their provider while at home. Among these users, telehealth was requested by the patients as much as it was suggested with 50% of users having asked their provider for a video appointment and 50% reporting that their provider had offered telehealth as an appointment option.

Of the 78% of respondents who had not used telehealth in the last year, a majority reported that they thought telehealth would be more convenient, even though their provider did not offer virtual appointments. This demographic reported that ease of scheduling, reduced travel, and increased access to care for immobile patients would motivate them to choose virtual visits over in-person care.

“Clearly consumers are not only becoming aware of telemedicine but starting to demand access to it,” said Jonathan D. Linkous, CEO of the American Telemedicine Association.  “It is becoming a part of the standard of care that should be made available throughout the country.”

Overwhelmingly, survey respondents demonstrated that the quality of telehealth over traditional care was not an issue when considering care. Patients who reported having used telehealth in the past year did so an average of 1-4 times.

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About the American Telemedicine Association

The American Telemedicine Association is the leading international resource and advocate promoting the use of advanced remote medical technologies. ATA and its diverse membership work to fully integrate telemedicine into healthcare systems to improve quality, equity, and affordability of healthcare throughout the world. Established in 1993, ATA is headquartered in Washington, DC. For more information please visit http://www.americantelemed.org.

About WEGO Health
WEGO Health (http://www.wegohealthsolutions.com) is the first online home for patient influencers, social media’s most active community leaders who are passionate about helping others lead healthier lives. These patient organizers, connectors, leaders and contributors meet at WEGO Health, then carry knowledge, content and relationships back to the health social web. In addition, WEGO Health’s patient influencer network is the trusted community liaison to health companies and organizations, who engage through innovative sponsorship for insights and activation.

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