Elastic Interface gets hands-on with new EIT Palm Technology – endurancebusiness.com

Originally revealed at Eurobike 2019, the new EIT Palm Technology from Elastic Interface is now available on the market. Elastic Interface, a specialist in high-end, high-performance cycling pads, argues that, with the new product offering, it has transformed how we experience in-saddle comfort with its products.

EIT Palm Technology delivers the first ever three-dimensional palm to be developed for cycling gloves, and claims to take the protection and comfort of a riders hands on the handlebars to a whole new level.

The construction of the Elastic Interface palm is a patented technology. Its three-dimensional design has been developed with anthropometric parameters, and help from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Padua.

The seamless, three-dimensional stretch palm adapts to the shape of the hand. It is claimed to improve blood flow and dramatically reduce soreness in the ulnar nerve in the wrist and fingers so no more tingling fingers. In addition, the padding between the bar and hand helps to absorb the energy that comes from a firm grip on the handlebars.

Alessandro Piccoli, engineer at Elastic Interface, saidAs we pursued our strategy of improving the contact points between rider and bike to increase comfort and in turn enhance performance, we thought about how we could take our past 20 years of experience in the world of cycling pads and apply it to the hand-bike interface.

We adapted our pad technology to the palm of the hand so that cyclists can now also find that level of comfort normally associated with our products in their favourite brands gloves.

Denis Bertoldo, head of R&D at the company added, Firstly, analysing the anthropometric parameters of the hand was essential to deciding the design.

The comfort comes from the fact that this product is primarily designed to protect the rider. With protection comes comfort. And all this benefits performance. If a product performs well, the rider forgets its even there. The same applies to our pads, which are prized the world over for their quality.

The EIT Palm Technology project aims to bring the same degree of comfort to cycling gloves too. Once wed confirmed the design, we chose materials that enabled us to develop a product which would be extremely breathable with padding featuring a high capacity of elastic recovery. And finally, the grip fabrics ensure the rider has a firm grip on the handlebars.

Elastic Interface Palm Technology can currently be found in the Unique Gloves by Q36.5 and in the Revo Gloves by De Marchi. The company notes that many more will follow.

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AIoT applications prove the technology’s adaptability – TechTarget

The relatively recent combination of AI and IoT into the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) has added a level of actionable insight to the traditional IoT.

The internet of things, a system of interrelated computing devices and machines that can transfer data over a network without human interaction, has been used to enable new features, better functionality, and real-time status monitoring for consumers. Combining this with ever-developing AI advancements is allowing organizations to predict changes and optimize their devices. AIoT allows an algorithm to improve communication and apply predictive capabilities to give companies advantages over their competition.

AIoT is the addition of artificial intelligence to the devices within the internet of things your organization deploys. The addition of AI and machine learning allows for machines to make a variety of decisions.

"AI is utilized to deliver more capabilities for the connected device, by moving from purely programmed/algorithmic responses to dynamic decisions, empowered by machine learning," said Tolga Tarhan, CTO at Rackspace Technology, an information technology and services company based in Texas.

Replacing programmed responses with the adaptability and flexibility of machine learning allows for more organizational readiness, since a combination of AI and IoT allows an organization to improve their decision-making and reduce latency by having their interconnected devices gather data and better understand their needs and weaknesses.

Oftentimes the intersection between the two, where AI systems use sensor data from IoT devices, occurs at the edge of the network where AI processes the data at each device. Therefore, its use cases are more likely to be found in individual devices spread throughout a home or factory.

The applications of augmented AIoT cuts across end-user computers and personal devices to enterprise machinery. In the customer space, the combination of AI and IoT has found a home in smart appliances, security cameras and home management systems like the thermostat. By connecting these devices together and adding a level of intelligence, product users can better understand what their homes need.

Not only is AI leveraging computer vision, but the next stage is using the AI to help make decisions that drive the IoT. Justin RichieData science director, Nerdery

Smart home surveillance cameras apply AI to decide what is worthy of being sent to the cloud. Image detection software can identify a normal setting, and only send, alert and store video that introduces something new, i.e., aperson or a tree falling, that is out of the normal scope of the picture. Video streams require large bandwidth and having cameras decipher what is significant can reduce the drag on the system as well as save time for the viewer. Smart appliances can understand when supplies (certain food or drink products) are low and alert the user via connected devices.

AIoT has also enabled the advancement of self-driving technology. By increasing the communication and intelligence within a vehicle, AIoT allows for better decision-making by the vehicle itself.

"Tesla is a great example -- where self-driving technology is dependent on this type of AIoT," Justin Richie, data science director at the digital consultancy Nerdery said. "Not only is AI leveraging computer vision, but the next stage is using the AI to help make decisions that drive the IoT."

AIoT applications also reach over to the industrial side of the economy. Factories need numerous technical devices that require IoT in order to function properly, but the addition of predictive analytics technology means that companies can avert -- or at least plan for -- outages, system failures or maintenance shutdowns -- something that becomes pivotal for system maintenance.

"In the industrial space, we're seeing a reliance on predictive maintenance and predictive failure in industrial factories," Tarhan said.

In industrial high-pressure situations, algorithms can assess when a pump is likely to fail and alert workers beforehand, giving the factory time to get ahead of a failure and apply maintenance to prevent a shutdown.

Combining AI and IoT also allows organizations to collect data from millions of IoT devices in a more organized and efficient manner. AI-based algorithms sort out and eliminate useless data for your organization and save time and costs.

This variety of applications and flexibility is what comes from the combination of two powerful technologies. The advantage of AIoT is in its ability to promote and provide actionable options. The internet of things can give you information on your devices but with the addition of machine learning algorithms, organizations can predict decisions and outcomes, potentially allowing IoT to make decisions for itself in the future.

The impact of this technology can be measured through its wide-ranging use case examples. Experts note that the technology's ability to span enterprises and personal use marks it as longstanding.

"Thirty years ago, it would be inconceivable to have the same technology in your home as is used in industrial applications," Tarhan said.

And AIoT will continue to spread into industries and expand its use case portfolio.

"Robotics will greatly benefit from this as the IoT device management grows into more AI concepts," Richie said. "As devices begin to interact with humans and the experience grows in sophistication, AIoT will be much more involved."

Devices have become more prominent and the demands on them continue to grow. AI and IoT are natural allies with complementary skills and their cooperative application will continue into the future.

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3D Printing Material Market Research Report by Type, by Form, by Technology, by Application, by End User – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact…

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The Global 3D Printing Material Market is expected to grow from USD 1,385.69 Million in 2019 to USD 4,652.36 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.36%.

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Side cameras to replace rear view mirrors on trucks a technology soon to arrive on cars. – 2GB

Weve all followed trucks and many have issues with visibility and Im sure youve seen the very practical signage If you cant see my mirrors then I cant see you. And of course the more standard safety signage and symbol to be careful when trucks are turning. Its a big issue frankly and I quite often witness cars moving around trucks with iittle or no feel for the ability of the truck driver to see a car below him when hes attempting to turn. All is about to improve however with cameras replacing side mirrors on trucks Mercedes-Benz latest generation Actros truck the first to offer this $3,000 MirrorCam option and its being quickly snapped up the technology expected to become available on passenger cars in the not too distant future. It also means the truck drivers forward three-quarter vision is not impeded by large side mirrors. And of course large mirrors create drag so theres real benefits in fuel saving.

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Florida Teenager Is Charged as Mastermind of Twitter Hack – The New York Times

OAKLAND, Calif. One by one, the celebrity Twitter accounts posted the same strange message: Send Bitcoin and they would send back double your money. Elon Musk. Bill Gates. Kanye West. Joseph R. Biden Jr. Former President Barack Obama. They, and dozens of others, were being hacked, and Twitter appeared powerless to stop it.

While some initially thought the hack was the work of professionals, it turns out the mastermind of one of the most high-profile hacks in recent years was a 17-year-old recent high school graduate from Florida, the authorities said on Friday.

Graham Ivan Clark was arrested in his Tampa apartment, where he lived by himself, early Friday, state officials said. He faces 30 felony charges in the hack, including fraud, and is being charged as an adult.

Two other people, Mason John Sheppard, 19, of the United Kingdom, and Nima Fazeli, 22, of Orlando, Fla., were accused of helping Mr. Clark during the takeover. Prosecutors said the two appeared to have aided the central figure in the attack, who went by the name Kirk. Documents released on Friday do not provide the real identity of Kirk, but they suggest that it was Mr. Clark.

Mr. Clark was skilled enough to go unnoticed inside Twitters network, said Andrew Warren, the Florida state attorney handling the case.

This was not an ordinary 17-year-old, Mr. Warren said.

Mr. Clark convinced one of the companys employees that he was a co-worker in the technology department who needed the employees credentials to access the customer service portal, a criminal affidavit from Florida said. By the time the hackers were done, they had broken into 130 accounts and raised significant new questions about Twitters security.

Despite the hackers cleverness, their plan quickly fell apart, according to court documents. They left hints about their real identities and scrambled to hide the money theyd made once the hack became public. Their mistakes allowed law enforcement to quickly track them down.

Less than a week after the incident, federal agents, search warrant in hand, went to a home in Northern California, according to the documents. There, they interviewed another youngster who admitted participating in the scheme. The individual, who is not named in the documents because he or she is a minor, gave authorities information that helped them identify Mr. Sheppard and said that Mr. Sheppard had discussed turning himself in to law enforcement.

Because Mr. Clark is under 18, he was charged by the Florida state attorney in Tampa, rather than by federal authorities. His age also means that many details of his case are being kept under wraps.

Federal authorities were already tracking Mr. Clarks online activity before the Twitter hack, according to legal documents. In April, the Secret Service seized over $700,000 worth of Bitcoin from him, but it was unclear why.

The documents released on Friday largely repeat what several hackers involved in the attack told The New York Times two weeks ago: The hack began early on July 15 as a quiet scheme to steal and sell unusual user names.

But as the day wore on, the attack, led by Kirk, took over dozens of accounts belonging to cryptocurrency companies and celebrities. Bitcoin flowed into the hackers accounts. The scheme netted Bitcoin worth more than $180,000, according to a New York Times estimate.

A special agent with an Internal Revenue Service investigative unit said in a court filing that Mr. Sheppard participated in the hack while using the screen name ever so anxious. A person using that name told The Times a few days after the attack that he got involved because he wanted to acquire unique Twitter user names.

i just kinda found it cool having a username that other people would want, ever so anxious said in a chat with The Times. He ultimately brokered the sale of at least 10 addresses, such as @drug, @w and @L, according to the indictment against him.

Mr. Fazeli is also accused of serving as a middleman, helping to sell stolen Twitter accounts on the day of the attack under the user name Rolex. But the indictment provides few details on Mr. Fazelis work as a middleman.

By the time Twitter finally managed to stop the attack, the hackers had tweeted from 45 of the accounts they had broken into, gained access to the direct messages of 36 accounts, and downloaded full information from seven accounts, the company said.

Mr. Fazeli and Mr. Clark were arrested on Friday. Mr. Sheppard has not been arrested but is expected to be taken into custody, the F.B.I. said.

While investigations into cyber breaches can sometimes take years, our investigators were able to bring these hackers into custody in a matter of weeks, said John Bennett, a special agent in charge with the F.B.I. The investigation is still underway, and it is possible there will be additional arrests, a bureau spokeswoman said.

The young men who participated in the breach come from a loose-knit community of hackers who focus on account takeovers, cybersecurity experts said. Using a practice known as SIM-swapping, they often target telecom companies to compromise victims phone numbers and intercept login credentials.

The attackers targeted Twitter employees, stealing their account credentials in order to gain access to an internal system that allowed them to reset the passwords of most Twitter users. (Some users, like President Trump, have extra security on their accounts to prevent takeovers.)

These people come trained to be efficient and creative at their attack methods, said Allison Nixon, the chief research officer of the security firm Unit 221B. Theyve realized theres this world of soft targets.

These hackers often focus on financial fraud, but their ability to gain access to the accounts of political figures could attract new and dangerous customers, Ms. Nixon said.

One of the things that concerns me is that, as these actors continue to refine their techniques and learn, theyre going to realize that there are other customers who will pay a lot more for things other than a single-character user name, she said. I dont think theyve even scratched the surface of how much damage they could cause.

In a statement, Twitter thanked law enforcement for its swift actions and said it would continue to cooperate with the investigation.

The relatively young age of the hackers did not come as a surprise to security professionals who monitor the SIM-swapper community. Many of the people drawn to it are teenagers who pursue unique user names because controlling them conveys a sense of importance and clout.

This activity is addictive in a way, its a thrill, Ms. Nixon. Breaking into gigantic companies and stealing ridiculous amounts of money is a huge thrill for them.

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Pretoria - The award is bigger than me, its coupled with a calling I received from the ancestors to do good by my community.

This was the humble and selfless acceptance phrase by Dr Ephrahim Mabena after he bagged the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Award at the National Science and Technology Forum on Thursday night (NSTF-South32 Awards)

Previously the awards were made at a glittering gala dinner. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 awards took place online.

Mabena was always a firm favourite and was disguised by being the only traditional doctors among professors.

He said the award was reassuring for the community of Mamelodi and frowned upon traditional healers who contributed a lot in the well being of people.

Its bigger than me, its bigger than us. Its Godly and we have to carry on doing what we were intended to do. We all have a role, however small of big, you would be surprised at the ripple effects your role has, he said.

Mabena is the founder of Mothong African Heritage Trust and he is being acknowledged for his stellar contribution in this regard.

For me, it is important to know that what you do makes a difference, I would like to thank the organisation for the recognition of my contribution, he said.

It is situated above Section H and is part of the Magaliesberg biosphere, which has been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

This once smelly dump where murderers dumped bodies is now the pride of Mamelodi.

I am overwhelmed by the acknowledgement. I still cant believe it. To think when I started I found a dead body right here and now it has turned into a place of learning for indigenous knowledge systems, said Mabena, a traditional doctor and former operative of the ANCs armed wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe.

All the other winners:

Lifetime Award

Prof Michele Ramsay Professor: Human Genetics; Director: Sidney Brenner Institute of Molecular Bioscience; and Chair: Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) / National Research Foundation (NRF) South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI): Bioinformatics and Genomics of African Populations, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) For her pioneering genomic medicine approaches in Africa and leading the transcontinental study on factors that contribute to African diseases.

TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Researcher

Prof Christine Lochner Co-Director: South African Medical Research Council Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders, Department (Dept) of Psychiatry, Stellenbosch University (SU)

For her research into neuropsychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, which fosters a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating a biopsychosocial focus.

TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher

Prize sponsor: proSET (Professionals in SET), a sector of the NSTF representing professional bodies and learned societies

Dr Vhahangwele Masindi Research Scientist: Magalies Water; and Principal Researcher: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); and Research Fellow: University of South Africa; and Part-time Lecturer: University of Venda For his specialization in the valorization and beneficiation of wastewater through drinking water reclamation and minerals synthesis.

Prof Richard Walls Associate Professor: Fire Engineering Research Unit, SU For conducting research and education to improve informal settlement fire safety as well as structural fire design both crucial to ensuring safety in our communities.

Management Award

Professor Judith Kinnaird Associate Professor and Director: Economic Geology Research Unit; and Co-Director: DSI Centre of Excellence for the Study of Mineral and Energy Deposits, School of Geosciences, Wits For directing economic geology research studies on metals for everyday needs now and for the future.

Engineering Research Capacity Development Awards

Sponsor: Eskom since 2003

Prof Josua P Meyer Professor and Head: Dept of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering; and Chair: School of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria For developing large numbers of engineering research graduates of the highest quality.

Dr Abimbola Olukemi Windapo Associate Professor: Dept of Construction Economics and Management, University of Cape Town For her research of construction business and management that confronts the problems of poor project and organisation performance from a practice perspective.

NSTF-Lewis Foundation Green Economy Award

Sponsor: The Lewis Foundation since 2019

Sharksafe (Pty) Ltd CEO and Co-Inventor: Prof Conrad Matthee, Dept of Botany and Zoology, SU For developing the SharkSafe BarrierTM that is the first shark specific barrier which is eco-friendly and can protect swimmers and surfers without harming the marine life.

NSTF-Water Research Commission (WRC) Award

Sponsor: WRC since 2017

Prof Faizal Bux Director and Professor: Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology; and Chair: DSI/NRF SARChI: Wastewater Treatment, Durban University of Technology For researching wastewater as a resource and not a burden to society.

Data for Research Award

South African Population Research Infrastructure

Network (SAPRIN) Co-Directors: Prof Mark Collinson and Dr Kobus Herbst, Wits Rural Campus, Mpumalanga For collectively conceiving, developing and implementing SAPRIN, which produces up-to-date information on health and socio- economic wellbeing, representative of South Africa's (SA) population, for scientific analysis, embedding research projects and policy evaluation.

Innovation Award: Corporate Organisation

The Smart Spectrum Sharing Team Team Leader and Chief Research Scientist: Dr Fisseha Mekuria, CSIR For developing the Smart Spectrum Sharing Technology (S3T) for a Smarter ICT Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion.

Innovation Award: Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise

Sponsor: National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) since 2019

Memeza Shout (Pty) Ltd Director: Ms Thulile Mthethwa For reducing crime, improving the South African Police Service (SAPS) service levels and creating jobs through innovative communication technology and a private/public partnership business model.

Communication Award

Prof Jeanine Marnewick Research Chair: Biotechnology and Director: Applied Microbial and Health Biotechnology Institute, Cape Peninsula University of Technology For leading a team that promotes rooibos tea, to be included in a personal daily regime as a health promoting option, supported by science.

Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Award

Mothong African Heritage Founder Member, Executive Director and Overseer: Traditional Doctor Ephraim C Mabena For uniting scientists, government and the community through the Mothong African Heritage in nature conservation, technology innovation for socio-economic development using indigenous knowledge systems and modern sciences.

Special Annual Theme Award: Plant Health

Prof Michael Wingfield Professor: Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute; and Adviser to the Executive, University of Pretoria For being globally recognised as a SA plant pathologist for a lifetime of contributions to the identification and management of plant diseases, as well as the education and mentorship of large numbers of plant pathologists and entomologists globally.

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Coronavirus In Texas: Plano Teen Helps Develop Technology Aimed At Speeding Up Detection, Treatment For COVID-19 Patients – CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) Its a new technology that could drastically speed up the detection and treatment of patients with COVID-19.

A member of the team who developed it is a teenager from Plano.

Sixteen-year-old Moksh Nirvaan has passion for artificial intelligence that led to a brainstorming session with a team of doctors.

It has resulted in whats called COVID Scan AI.

It is technology that uses artificial intelligence to read X-rays of possible COVID-19 patients faster than humans and does it non-stop.

It helps avoid delays that can waste valuable time when Nirvaan says patients could instead be getting treatment.

Nirvaan says the technology already has a 95% accuracy rate detecting whether a patient has COVID-19-related pneumonia.

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The software recently placed in a Facebook competition and Nirvaan is looking to offer it to hospitals and clinics.

We are actually very excited about it currently. We are working to get this out and clinically validated, get it out to clinics and hospitals all over the world, said Nirvaan. I hope that it can be a really big breakthrough and in the sense that it can save lives.

Nirvaan was a student at Clark High School, but he already has college credit hours two years ahead of most kids his age and plans to pursue a career pioneering uses for artificial intelligence.

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Fast-growing Sharpen Technologies could add 75 employees by end of 2021 – Indianapolis Business Journal

Sharpen Technologies, an Indianapolis-based developer of cloud-based customer service software, came out of the gates fast this year, and despite a pause in March has continued to experience dramatic growth right through the pandemic.

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The company is reporting 236% year-over-year revenue growth through the first half of this year and is projecting similar growth during the second half. The growth through June came despite the fact that the companys business nearly ground to a halt for a period in March as the coronavirus pandemic erupted in the U.S.

We had to lift and shift to work at home. And we had a challenging period where we had to figure out the market, Sharpen Technologies Chairman Mike Simmons told IBJ. By the second quarter, we were back on our projections. We came into the year forecasting big growth.

Many of Sharpen Technologies customers saw their business significantly interrupted this spring and summer by the pandemic. Sharpen officials said their software has helped many of those customers to kickstart and accelerate their business in todays work-at-home environment.

Simmons doesnt think Sharpens growth will slow anytime soon, as the company is projecting to double its revenue again next year.

Simmons said the growth tear started last year after the company made some management changes and brought in new team members.

In the last few years, Sharpen Technologies has changed its focus. In 2016, most of the firms revenue came from providing small business systems. Today, more than 90% of its revenue comes from providing systems to call centers.

This year, Simmons said, 70% of Sharpen Technologies growth is coming from new customers. Some of those wins are coming against much larger competitors, he added.

And Sharpen has landed some big fish. For instance, Radio Systems Corp., the largest manufacturer of pet products in the U.S. and parent company of PetSafe, SportDog and Invisible Fence Brand, signed a deal with Sharpen this year.

The pandemic seems to be accelerating growth, Simmons said.

Eighty percent of our customers are still running [on-premise] gear and moving to the cloud, he explained. The working-at-home situation everyone was forced into by the pandemic has accelerated that process.

Having call center employees work from home is impossible with on-premise system, Simmons said. The technology wasnt designed for that. With what Sharpen Technologies offers, it makes it much easier for call center employees fire up from home.

Simmons said the companys growth will get a boost by the release this week of Performance Tiles, a new feature within its Performance Management platform. Performance Tiles offer agents real-time visibility into their work, providing scoring metrics against specific targets and larger peer groups.

For its beta customers, Performance Tiles has improved call center wait times, first-time resolution and other core metrics, Simmons said.

People are seeing improvements literally in the first week, he said. Its very easy to implement and quite impactful. We think the implementation of this is groundbreaking.

Performance Tiles not only helps call center employees to measure their own work, but offers managers a better way to monitor their employeeseven when working remotely, Simmons said.

Using the program, one leading financial technology company with more than 1,000 agents estimated an $800,000 annual savings after a 4.7% improvement in call time. A software company saw a 12% reduction in call time, improving service levels by 12% and reducing staff costs by 8%, according to Sharpen data.

And, Simmons said, Sharpens offerings are designed to make call centers jobs easier and more enjoyable, which in turn reduces turnover, a major problem for call centers globally.

We try to make tools that makes employees happier and more fulfilled and reduce turnover, he said. Thats the area where we really excel. We work hard to give call center employees the very best experience.

The price of Sharpens software and services varies based on the customer size, but Simmons said it can be as little as $40,000 annually, with the average annual contract running between $200,000 and $250,000. Typically, the deals run on a two-year contract.

The privately-held, venture-backed firm keeps its revenue figures and other business-related data close to the vest, but Simmons said the company has added a good number of customers this year and now has more than 250. The firm is still in growth mode and not yet profitable, he added.

To keep that growth rolling, Simmons said the company will likely look to raise more capital in the next year or two. The company, founded in 2011 and known as Fathom Voice until 2016, closed on a $15 million round of growth capital in March 2019.

If we continue to grow, there will be plenty of capital available to us, Simmons said. Were not in a position right now where were contemplating that.

While Sharpen Technologies growth would certainly make it an acquisition target, selling the company is not on Simmons radar.

Were very focused today on growing the business here, he said. We dont think in terms of an exit.

The company, which has 75 full-time employees, is in hiring mode, specifically looking for sales and engineering workers, but Simmons admits the pandemic is complicating the hiring process.

We want to be prudent in our growth plans and not get over our ski tips in terms of hiring employees, Simmons said. We are actively hiring, but at a little slower pace than originally planned.

Still, he said, the thought of doubling our team by the end of next year is not unreasonable. As a growth company, once we get through this malaise, our hiring would track with our revenue. If we hit our sales numbers, well have to add that number of people.

While growth for Sharpen Technologies appears all but assured, getting back into the office any time soon is not.

As of now, we dont have a plan to get people back in the office until after the end of the year, Simmons said. Were in a post-vaccine model. First quarter of next year, I think, is the earliest we would be back in the office. Q2 may be most likely. We are as productive as ever, but well be excited when we can get people back to the office safely.

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DUBAI EMERGING AS A TECHNOLOGY HOTSPOT IN THE WORLD – Economic Times

Dubais commitment and investment towards creating a knowledge and innovation-based economy has steadily borne fruit, especially in the current environment driven by the Covid pandemic.

From the use of AI in multiple sectors to smart devices to 3-D printing technology, Dubais emphasis on innovation has made the Emirate one of the global technology and innovation hubs and a case study on how investment in the sphere of technology can propel economic growth despite a multitude of challenges.

The ubiquitous use of smart helmets by Dubai police that allows scanning the temperatures of hundreds of people within a few minutes is one novel initiative that amplifies Emirates ability to leverage technology in dealing with a pandemic-like crisis. These helmets have thermal sensors and it can record the temperatures of up to 200 people per minute, say police officers deployed on special pandemic duty. These intelligent helmets, according to them, have two cameras and provide infrafred thermal images from a distance of 5 meters. We can easily detect those with high temperatures and shift them to the nearest medical facility with the help of paramedics, they point out.

Dubais weapon against Covid-19 is not confined to smart helmets alone. It also used 3D printing technology to manufacture low-cost face shields which played a huge role in arresting the spread of the novel coronavirus. Immensa Labs, headquartered in Dubai, and an undisputed leader in the MENA region in additive manufacture has been on the forefront of Dubais fight against Covid-19 by manufacturing and supplying face shields.

It all started in March when Immensa CEO Fahmi Al Shwaa discovered that some people were putting up higher prices for face shields taking advantage of the shortage in supply. One morning around 11, he asked us whether we could do something about it. And, by evening we 3D printed 10 units of face shields, recalls Immensa COO Axel Fernandes in an interview with ET NOW. The doctors who saw the product, needless to say, were greatly impressed. From March till now, we started off with doctors, institutions and hospitals and we went from manufacturing 10 units to a couple of millions within a short duration of time and that was possible only because of 3D printing, adds Fernandes.

Construction and logistics are two sectors which are very good examples for the adoption of 3D printing for disruption and Immensa focuses a lot on construction sector and offers customized tooling and moulds for the precast industry. 3D printing, Fernandes says, in fact can add a lot of value to the pandemic-hit logistics sector in the form of distributed manufacturing.

If smart helmets helped in the early detection of people with Covid-19 symptoms, production and supply of masks in sufficient quantity went a long way in preventing the spread of the virus. Chairman Darb Technologies Thani Al Falasi concurs and says the technology such as ALHOSN UAE an App rolled out by Dubai Health Authority - which lets one know his result through a simple sms notification, has played a crucial role in controlling the pandemic. The app, he says, also helps one understand where and how one got infected and detects if an individual has been in close proximity to someone who had contact with someone infected with Covid-19.

Doing laser testing instead of nasal swabbing is another factor that sped up results. But, Emirates ID in my opinion is the key to success, having all your data in one place helps the government in getting information about a person very easily.

Darb Technologies established in 2015 for SME development provides software and hardware solutions to government and enterprise segments in the UAE and it is one among numerous other firms with a strong technology base aligning with Dubais ambition to position itself as a knowledge-driven economy.

Dubais thrust on technology in taking the novel coronavirus head on reflected further when Dubai Future Foundation in April launched One Million Arab Coders Covid-19 Hackathon. Themed Coders versus Corona, the Hackathon carried a prize money of $50,000 for 5 teams that presented innovative solutions to the challenges stemming from the Covid-19 outbreak.

Experts predict the demand for advanced technology services would go up in the region. This is especially so in the case of Dubai and UAE which have used AI, big data and internet-connected devices and continue to encourage SMEs and organizations in these fields to establish their presence in the region. You should know that UAE is the first country with AI minister and the country has set a large vision to take leadership position in the post-Covid markets globally, says Sajithkumar P.K. CEO and MD, IBMC Financial Professionals Group which recently launched from UAE the worlds first gold digital asset and currency in tie up with US Gold Currency.

The way Dubai used technology to fight Covid-19 does not surprise Sajithkumar because the Emirate has been going big on tech startups. There are a number of initiatives to position Dubai as a knowledge-driven economy. Silicon Oasis and other free zones provide AI, IoT and Fintech based business supports. So, Dubais leaning on technology to fight Covid-19 was on expected lines, he asserts.

The right ecosystem already created by Dubai for startups and SMEs will stand it in good stead in the post-Covid situation and as Fernandes says Dubai is the place especially for Indian startups and SMEs because they are known for innovation and expertise. Fernandes, in particular, sees tremendous growth opportunities for 3D printing sector in Dubai. This technology can be used in various sectors including the most mature medical industry. You can actually use 3D printing especially for mandables craniomaxillofacial, sternum replacement and hip joint replacement implants and these are high on demand because they are a perfect match for 3D printing, he concludes.

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Dairyland Labs, ServiTech collaborate on feed testing technology – Feedstuffs

ServiTech Inc. and Dairyland Laboratories Inc. have announced a strengthened laboratory partnership for serving the beef and dairy industry.

Building on a relationship that has been focused primarily on beef production within the ServiTech footprint, both laboratories are committing to an expanded level of service and feed science for the growing number of dairy herds in the High Plains and southwestern U.S. Benefits to the customer include seamless sample drop-off, submission and reporting from both labs, the announcement said.

ServiTech has three strategically located laboratory locations in geographies with growing dairy herds, ServiTech president and chief executive officer Greg Ruehle said. Dairyland Labs rich history and commitment to science commands respect in the dairy feed testing space, and we are very excited about this new partnership moving forward. Its a win for both labs and, ultimately, a win for producers within the ServiTech service area.

The agreement allows laboratory users the flexibility to ship to or drop off feedstuff samples at any ServiTech laboratory location while still being able to access the experts at Dairyland. ServiTech will process samples and run near-infrared (NIR) spectral scans. The NIR spectral scans will be predicted using the Dairyland proprietary calibrations, which are the most robust in the industry, the companies said. The customer may choose to view test results online through an account with either laboratory.

The new strengthened laboratory partnership builds on the analytical strengths of both companies, Dairyland Labs president Dave Taysom said. This unique relationship between ServiTech and Dairyland will provide real value in analytical services for the beef and dairy industry. We are excited to get started.

Started in 1975, ServiTech is among nation's largest crop consulting firms and agricultural laboratories.

Dairyland Labs is an independent agriculture testing laboratory that provides timely, comprehensive and accurate analysis. Established in 1958, Dairyland is a leader in NIR technology and calibrations.

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Alarming Array of Contaminants Found in Seafood – Technology Networks

The first landmark study using next-generation technology to comprehensively examine contaminants in oysters in Myanmar reveals alarming findings: the widespread presence of human bacterial pathogens and human-derived microdebris materials, including plastics, kerosene, paint, talc and milk supplement powders.

The study led by scientists from the University of California, Irvine, in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund, Cornell University and the University of Queensland was conducted in the eastern Andaman Sea through partnerships with local researchers in Myanmar in the densely populated but still rural Tanintharyi region. The study concludes that coastal urbanization and lack of sewage treatment increases contamination in seafood and can cause potential health risks to humans, even large distances from pollution sources.

Study results appear in Science of the Total Environment.

The area covered by the study spanned nine coral reefs off Myanmars Mergui Archipelago, situated roughly 40 miles from Myeik, a city with a population of over 250,000 people. The study examined contaminants in seawater and in oysters using next-generation DNA sequencing to reveal 5,459 potential human pathogens belonging to 87 species of bacteria. More than half of these pathogens are considered detrimental to human health. In addition, the scientists used infrared spectroscopy to examine individual microdebris particles found in the oysters. Of the 1,225 individual microdebris particles examined, 78 different types of contaminant materials were found.

While 48 percent of the microparticles were microplastics a finding representative across numerous ocean ecosystems many other particles were not plastic and originated from a variety of human-derived materials that are constituents of fuels, paints and cosmetics, said senior author Joleah Lamb, assistant professor of ecology & evolutionary biology at UCI. We were particularly surprised to find three different brands of milk powder formula, which comprised 14 percent of the microdebris contaminants.

Both types of contaminants pathogens and microparticles reflect the pervasive presence of sewage and runoff from human and animal sources. The implications for other coastal regions are significant, since coastal marine environments worldwide are being increasingly subjected to reduced water quality from urbanization that could be leading to the contamination of important fishery species on a global scale.

Implications for human health are also significant. Oysters in this region and elsewhere are part of the local diet and typically consumed raw and whole. The contaminants found in this study indicate that even the Mergui Archipelago in largely rural Myanmar has significant and widespread pollution from runoff of agricultural and human waste that can affect downstream food sources over a wide area far from urban centers.

Today more than half of seafood exports by value originate in developing countries, raising more general concerns about local food safety and food security worldwide.

Its important to keep in mind that much of our seafood is imported from overseas, from places that may be contaminated, emphasizing the importance of both adequate testing and improvements to coastal water quality worldwide, said lead author Raechel Littman, a postdoctoral scholar in ecology & evolutionary biology at UCI.

Apart from human bacterial pathogens, the predominance of microplastics and other types of microparticles present in seafood could have implications for both the environment and human health.

Scientists are only beginning to explore the human health consequences from consuming microplastics, said Lamb.

Many plastic particles can carry toxins, such as persistent organic pollutants, or POPs, like dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and bisphenol A (BPA), that subsequently enter the ocean and marine food webs, and can eventually be transferred to people through food. Therefore, the uptake of microplastics in the marine environment could have far-reaching consequences for human consumption of seafood and can be an emerging risk to public health globally.

Also concerning is that over half of the microdebris contaminants detected in the Myanmar oyster tissues were composed of non-polymer materials that can be harmful to human health if ingested, such as kerosene, saponin and talc. Moreover, the prominence of milk supplement detected suggests a direct fecal-oral link between human waste and sewage making its way back into the food chain, thereby elevating the risk of contamination or disease transmission.

This study in important in its global implications. There is strong evidence of transferability of the findings from Myanmar to other seafood sources around the world, said Douglas Rader, chief scientist for the EDF Oceans program and collaborator on this study. These findings highlight both the risks of coastal urbanization and the importance of adequate wastewater and stormwater management. It also shows clearly the need for better science related to the potential impacts of these contaminants, and the need for better testing programs so that seafood consumers can rely on its wholesomeness.

ReferenceLittman, R. Coastal urbanization influences human pathogens and microdebris contamination in seafood.Science of The Total Environment, Volume 736, 20 September 2020, 139081,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139081

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Several new technologies are rolling out to help keep things clean and sanitized – WHNT News 19

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and businesses are stepping up their cleanliness in order to protect both their customers and employees. Some are using new technology, including the owner of several Dairy Queen franchises across Madison County.

He is using a new handwashing technology to make sure that when you come by for an ice cream cone, that is the only thing you are getting.

A company called PathSpot Technologies launched the device that uses a special light to scan for contaminants on your hands.

Employees go to the sink, wash their hands, scrub their fingers and then they scan their hands under the light. The machine lets them know if there are any contaminants lingering around.

It can catch areas people tend to miss, like on your wrists or fingertips.

This isnt the only new technology coming out of the gates since COVID-19. JetBlue is experimenting with the use of a high tech UV light system to keep its planes clear of COVID-19.

A Birmingham company called Sanitizit has also created a cleaning system that sanitizes grocery carts.

And according to ZipRecruiter, the pandemic has also caused a spike in demand for cleaners.

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Itron to Present at Oppenheimer’s 23rd Annual Technology, Internet and Communications Conference and Canaccord Genuity’s 40th Annual Growth Conference…

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, announced today that Joan Hooper, Itrons senior vice president and chief financial officer, will present at Oppenheimers 23rd Annual Technology, Internet and Communications conference on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at 2:40 p.m. EDT. In addition, John Marcolini, Itrons senior vice president for networked solutions, will present on a panel focused on the post-pandemic power grid at Canaccord Genuitys 40th Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

The investor presentation and live webcasts of both events will be accessible on Itrons Investor Relations website at http://investors.itron.com/events.cfm. A replay of each webcast will be available for 30 days following the events.

About Itron

Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: http://www.itron.com.

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This release contains forward-looking statements within in the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to our expectations about revenues, operations, financial performance, earnings, earnings per share, cash flows and restructuring activities including headcount reductions and other cost savings initiatives. Although we believe the estimates and assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of these estimates or assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these estimates and assumptions could be incorrect. Our operations involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our results of operations and whether the forward-looking statements ultimately prove to be correct. Actual results and trends in the future may differ materially from those suggested or implied by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Some of the factors that we believe could affect our results include our ability to execute on our restructuring plan, our ability to achieve estimated cost savings, the rate and timing of customer demand for our products, rescheduling of current customer orders, changes in estimated liabilities for product warranties, adverse impacts of litigation, changes in laws and regulations, our dependence on new product development and intellectual property, future acquisitions, changes in estimates for stock-based and bonus compensation, increasing volatility in foreign exchange rates, international business risks and other factors that are more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Itron undertakes no obligation to update or revise any information in this press release.

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Breast Imaging Market Research Report by Technology, by End User – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 – GlobeNewswire

New York, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Breast Imaging Market Research Report by Technology, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05939979/?utm_source=GNW

The Global Breast Imaging Market is expected to grow from USD 3,512.88 Million in 2019 to USD 5,819.93 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.77%.

Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Breast Imaging to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

"The Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on Technology, the Breast Imaging Market studied across Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology and Non-Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology. The Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology further studied across 3D Breast Tomosynthesis, Analog Mammography, Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Full-Field Digital Mammography, Molecular Breast Imaging/Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging, Positron Emission Mammography, and Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography. The Non-Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology further studied across Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound, Breast MRI, Breast Thermography, Breast Ultrasound, and Optical Imaging. The Non-Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology commanded the largest size in the Breast Imaging Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Ionizing Breast Imaging Technology is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

"The Diagnostic Center is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on End User, the Breast Imaging Market studied across Diagnostic Center, Hospital, and Breast Care Center. The Hospital commanded the largest size in the Breast Imaging Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Diagnostic Center is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

"The Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on Geography, the Breast Imaging Market studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas region surveyed across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The Asia-Pacific region surveyed across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa region surveyed across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. The Americas commanded the largest size in the Breast Imaging Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Company Usability Profiles:The report deeply explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Breast Imaging Market including Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc., CMR Naviscan Corporation, Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc., Dilon Technologies, Inc., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, GE Healthcare, Hologic, Inc., KUB Technologies Inc., Micrima Limited, Philips Healthcare, Planmed Oy, Shimadzu Corporation, Siemens Healthineers AG, Sonocin, Inc., and SuperSonic Imagine SA.

FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Breast Imaging Market on the basis of Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.

Competitive Strategic Window:The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies. The Competitive Strategic Window helps the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. During a forecast period, it defines the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth.

Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, so for and, the long-term effects projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlaying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report is delivering insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecast, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and new product developments

The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Breast Imaging Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Breast Imaging Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Breast Imaging Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Breast Imaging Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Breast Imaging Market?6. What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the Global Breast Imaging Market?Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05939979/?utm_source=GNW

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SMCC, NMCC work together to offer NMCC water treatment technology program on SMCC campus – Bangor Daily News

SOUTH PORTLAND Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) are partnering to offer NMCCs water treatment technology program on SMCCs South Portland campus this fall.

NMCC launched its water treatment technology degree and certificate programs at the request of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in 2018 to train people to fill vital in-demand jobs at water treatment facilities across Maine. By offering the program at SMCC, NMCC is expanding its training opportunities to meet the growing demand for skilled employees in Portland and southern Maine.

We are pleased to work with NMCC in response to industry needs, said SMCC President Joe Cassidy. Together, we are committed to helping provide Mainers the skills they need for careers with bright futures. This affordable, accessible program will help businesses and municipalities build the workforces they need to grow and prosper while strengthening Maines economy.

The program is expanding because of the growing number of partners working with NMCC, said NMCC President Timothy Crowley.

The partnership with the Maine DEP has been supportive and vital throughout the programs development and this expansion, he said. This collaboration with SMCC will be added to the current list of professional water and wastewater organization partners who joined the initiative very early in the development of the program.

NMCC is the only college in Maine to offer an associate degree in water treatment technology, as well as certificates in water and wastewater treatment technologies. It developed the program in response to the growing need for qualified personnel to operate complex equipment in water treatment facilities statewide as the current workforce gets older and nears retirement.

Through a combination of online learning and hands-on instruction delivered in a state-of-the-art lab on SMCCs campus, the expanded program will provide training for future water treatment technicians at government and private water and wastewater treatment plants across Maine. Additional employment opportunities are available for laboratory analysis, chemical process and sales positions in companies that support the water industry.

To learn more about the program, please visit the NMCC water treatment technology webpage. To apply for admission into water treatment courses at SMCC, contact the NMCC Admissions Department at 207-768-2785 or admissions@nmcc.edu.

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Cardiac Mapping Market Research Report by Type, by Indication, by Technology, by End User – Global Forecast to 2025 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 -…

New York, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Cardiac Mapping Market Research Report by Type, by Indication, by Technology, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05940048/?utm_source=GNW

The Global Cardiac Mapping Market is expected to grow from USD 1,448.75 Million in 2019 to USD 2,486.73 Million by the end of 2025 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.42%.

Market Segmentation & Coverage:This research report categorizes the Cardiac Mapping to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

"The Contact Cardiac Mapping System is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on Type, the Cardiac Mapping Market studied across Contact Cardiac Mapping System and Non-Contact Cardiac Mapping System. The Contact Cardiac Mapping System further studied across Basket Catheter Mapping System, Electroanatomical Mapping System, and Traditional Endocardial Catheter Mapping System. The Contact Cardiac Mapping System commanded the largest size in the Cardiac Mapping Market in 2019, and it is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

"The Atrial Fibrillation is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on Indication, the Cardiac Mapping Market studied across Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia (Avnrt). The Atrial Fibrillation commanded the largest size in the Cardiac Mapping Market in 2019, and it is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on Technology, the Cardiac Mapping Market studied across Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging, Magnetic Navigation System, Remote Navigation System, and Robotic Navigation System.

"The Ambulatory Surgical Center is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on End User, the Cardiac Mapping Market studied across Ambulatory Surgical Center, Diagnosis Center, and Hospital & Clinic. The Hospital & Clinic commanded the largest size in the Cardiac Mapping Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Ambulatory Surgical Center is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

"The Asia-Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period"

Based on Geography, the Cardiac Mapping Market studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas region surveyed across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The Asia-Pacific region surveyed across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. The Europe, Middle East & Africa region surveyed across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. The Americas commanded the largest size in the Cardiac Mapping Market in 2019. On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Company Usability Profiles:The report deeply explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Cardiac Mapping Market including Abbott Laboratories, Acutus Medical, Angiodynamics, APN Health, LLC, Biosense Webster, Inc., Biosig Technologies, Inc., Biotronik, Boston Scientific Corporation, Coremap, EP Solutions Sa, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Lepu Medical, Medtronic PLC, and Microport Scientific Corporation.

FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Cardiac Mapping Market on the basis of Business Strategy (Business Growth, Industry Coverage, Financial Viability, and Channel Support) and Product Satisfaction (Value for Money, Ease of Use, Product Features, and Customer Support) that aids businesses in better decision making and understanding the competitive landscape.

Competitive Strategic Window:The Competitive Strategic Window analyses the competitive landscape in terms of markets, applications, and geographies. The Competitive Strategic Window helps the vendor define an alignment or fit between their capabilities and opportunities for future growth prospects. During a forecast period, it defines the optimal or favorable fit for the vendors to adopt successive merger and acquisition strategies, geography expansion, research & development, and new product introduction strategies to execute further business expansion and growth.

Cumulative Impact of COVID-19:COVID-19 is an incomparable global public health emergency that has affected almost every industry, so for and, the long-term effects projected to impact the industry growth during the forecast period. Our ongoing research amplifies our research framework to ensure the inclusion of underlaying COVID-19 issues and potential paths forward. The report is delivering insights on COVID-19 considering the changes in consumer behavior and demand, purchasing patterns, re-routing of the supply chain, dynamics of current market forces, and the significant interventions of governments. The updated study provides insights, analysis, estimations, and forecast, considering the COVID-19 impact on the market.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:1. Market Penetration: Provides comprehensive information on the market offered by the key players2. Market Development: Provides in-depth information about lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the markets3. Market Diversification: Provides detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Provides an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players5. Product Development & Innovation: Provides intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and new product developments

The report answers questions such as:1. What is the market size and forecast of the Global Cardiac Mapping Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Cardiac Mapping Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Cardiac Mapping Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Cardiac Mapping Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Cardiac Mapping Market?6. What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the Global Cardiac Mapping Market?Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05940048/?utm_source=GNW

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GE Healthcare to Distribute Osprey Medical’s Technology to Address Angiography Based Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) – Business Wire

AMERSHAM, England & MINNEAPOLIS & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Healthcare and Osprey Medical Inc. (ASX:OSP) (Osprey) today announced a strategic alliance under which GE Healthcare will exclusively distribute Ospreys product portfolio in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Turkey. Ospreys DyeVert contrast minimization devices, complemented by GE Healthcare's range of iodinated x-ray contrast media, offer healthcare professionals a technology platform to address the rising problem of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) following interventional coronary angiograms in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Ospreys President and CEO, Mike McCormick, stated: We are pleased to be partnering with GE Healthcare to commercialize our products in global markets to address the rising problem of AKI following heart imaging procedures in patients with poor kidney function.

GE Healthcare and Osprey share a similar goal rooted in improving patient outcomes added Kevin ONeill, President and CEO of GE Healthcares Pharmaceutical Diagnostics business. Both our product portfolios and educational efforts, which are aligned with cardiology guidelines for AKI minimization, offer interventional cardiologists the opportunity to safely image patients by reducing the risk of AKI, concluded ONeill.

AKI is sudden damage to the kidneys that causes them to not work properly. It can range from minor loss of kidney function to complete kidney failure.1 With one out of four angiography patients presenting with CKD,2 the risk for these patients to develop AKI is a serious concern for catherization labs and hospitals. Patients with impaired kidneys are at a significantly increased risk for negative outcomes and for longer hospital stays.3 The European Society of Cardiology and European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery have issued joint guidelines for the reduction of AKI.4 These guidelines recommend that physicians should screen patients for risk of AKI, ensure they are properly hydrated, consider patient appropriate contrast choice and minimize the contrast volume delivered to the patient. Osprey and GE Healthcares portfolios are aligned with these guidelines so that healthcare professionals can help minimize AKI complications in patients with CKD.

Under the four-year agreement, GE Healthcare will commercialize Ospreys DyeVert portfolio which reduces the amount of contrast that reaches the kidney (40% average reduction) with no compromise in image quality. Ospreys technology is the only FDA cleared medical device that is indicated for reducing patient contrast exposure. The DyeVert portfolio allows healthcare providers to monitor cumulative dye dose specific to each patients kidney function determined prior to the procedure.

GE Healthcares Pharmaceutical Diagnostics unit develops and supplies imaging agents used to support approximately 90 million procedures per year globally, equivalent to three patients every second. Its range of products include iodinated X-ray contrast media used in interventional and other diagnostic procedures including coronary angiography.

The four (4) year exclusive distribution agreement enables GE Healthcare to commercialize Ospreys products within the Region. During the term of this agreement necessary commercial terms have been discussed and agreed. As Osprey develops new products GE Healthcare will be granted a right of first refusal to distribute and promote these products in the Region.

References:

1. Acute kidney injury. National Health Service Website. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-kidney-injury/. Accessed September 10, 2018.2. Tsai TT, Patel UD, Change TI, et al. Contemporary incidence, predictors, and outcomes of acute kidney injury in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions. JACC. Cardiovasc Inter. 2014;7:1-9.3. Subramanian S, Tumlin J, Bapat B, Zyczynski T. Economic burden of CIN: implications for prevention strategies. J Med Econ. 2007;10:119-134.4. Neumann FJ, et al. 2018 ESC/EACTS Guidelines on myocardial revascularization. European Heart Journal (2019) 40; 87-165.

About Osprey Medical Inc

Osprey Medicals vision is to make heart imaging procedures safer for patients with poor kidney function. The amount of dye (contrast) used during angiographic imaging procedures increases the patient's risk for dye-related kidney damage known as contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). The Companys core technologies originated from research conducted by Dr David Kaye at Melbournes Baker Institute. Its proprietary dye reduction and monitoring technologies are designed to help physicians minimize dye usage and monitor the dose of dye in real time throughout the procedure. The Companys DyeVert Plus System reduces contrast while maintaining image quality in a self-adjusting, easy-to-use design that monitors dye usage. Osprey Medicals Board and Management are composed of experienced and successful personnel with established track records covering medical device development, regulatory approvals, sales and marketing, and mergers/acquisitions. Osprey Medicals advisory board comprises world-recognized experts in heart and kidney diseases.

About GE Healthcare:

GE Healthcare is the $16.7 billion healthcare business of GE (NYSE: GE). As a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, GE Healthcare enables clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by its Edison intelligence platform. With over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally, the company operates at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health, digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improve outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world.

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Osprey Medical: Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains or may contain forward-looking statements that are based on managements beliefs, assumptions, and expectations and on information currently available to management. All statements that address operating performance, events, or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, our expectations with respect to our ability to commercialize our products, including our estimates of potential revenues, costs, profitability, and financial performance; our ability to develop and commercialize new products, including our ability to obtain reimbursement for our products; our expectations with respect to our clinical trials, including enrolment in or completion of our clinical trials and our associated regulatory submissions and approvals; our expectations with respect to the integrity or capabilities of our intellectual property position. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they speak only as of the date when made. Osprey does not assume any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Osprey may not actually achieve the plans, projections, or expectations disclosed in forward-looking statements, and actual results, developments, or events could differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements.

GE Healthcare: Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains "forward-looking statements" - that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "see," "will," "would," estimate, forecast, "target," preliminary, or range. Forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates, and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates, or expectations include, among others: events could cause the educational program to be stopped; the Osprey collaboration could cease; changes in general economic and/or industry-specific conditions; actions by third parties, including government agencies, could delay or stop our progress; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in GEs respective reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including GEs annual reports on Form 10-K, periodic quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, periodic current reports on Form 8-K, and other documents filed with the SEC. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Any forward-looking statements apply only as of the date of this communication. GE undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

Foreign Ownership Restriction

Ospreys CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) are issued in reliance on the exemption from registration contained in Regulation S of the US Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) for offers or sales which are made outside the US. Accordingly, the CDIs have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the laws of any state or other jurisdiction in the US. The holders of Ospreys CDIs are unable to sell the CDIs into the US or to a US person unless the resale of the CDIs is registered under the Securities Act or an exemption is available. Hedging transactions with regard to the CDIs may only be conducted in accordance with the Securities Act.

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Accomplished Technology Executive Amy Cappellanti-Wolf to Join Softchoice’s Board of Directors – Business Wire

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Softchoice, a leading North American provider of technology solutions and managed services, today announced the addition of Amy Cappellanti-Wolf to its board of directors. Ms. Cappellanti-Wolf will join as an independent director and will be a member of the Talent and Rewards Committee.

Based in California, Ms. Cappellanti-Wolf is an accomplished corporate executive with experience across industries including technology, entertainment, and consumer goods. She brings a strong strategic acumen, having led organizations and teams through growth and transformation.

Most recently, she was Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Real Estate and Global Diversity & Inclusion Leader for Symantec, a leading cybersecurity company. She brings expertise in building cultures, transformation and leadership development from Cisco, Silver Spring Networks and Sun Microsystems. Ms. Cappellanti-Wolf is also a board member of PIVOTAL, a California-based foster youth non-profit organization, and BetterWorks, an HR technology platform start-up.

Softchoice is excited to welcome Amy Cappellanti-Wolf to our board of directors. Her appointment is an important step in bringing more diversity to our board, said Flix-Etienne Lebel, chair of Softchoices board of directors and partner, Birch Hill Equity Partners. Amys experience as a human resources executive, her deep understanding of the technology industry and her commitment to building strong, diverse and inclusive organizations make her a valuable member to our team.

I am thrilled to contribute to Softchoice as we continue to create success for our customers, partners and people, said Ms. Cappellanti-Wolf. Amid rapid change within our industry and for our customers, adaptability, resiliency and a values-based culture have never been more important. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and with Softchoices executive team as we build on Softchoices incredible 30-year history.

Ms. Cappellanti-Wolf is Softchoices first U.S.-based director. Her appointment begins on August 1, 2020.

About Softchoice

Softchoice is one of the largest technology solutions and managed service providers in North America. Every day, thousands of organizations rely on Softchoice to provide insight and expertise that speeds the adoption of technology, while managing cost and risk. Through our unique points of view, we challenge leaders to think differently about the impact of technology on their employees and customers. Softchoice enables organizations to realize the full benefits of public cloud and a modern IT infrastructure through solution design, implementation, asset management, and assessment services, as well as ongoing support and mentorship through managed services. With access to one of the most efficient and cost-effective technology supply chains in North America, Softchoice also ensures products get to our customers quickly and in a trouble-free way.

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Hyperice Named Official Recovery Technology Partner of the NBA – PRNewswire

Tipping off the partnership during the NBA Restart in Orlando, Hyperice will provide NBA players with access to the custom-designed Hyperbox featuring a Hypervoltdevice, the world's quietest hand-held percussive massager, which launched in 2018 to help anyone move better and recover faster. The Hyperbox was engineered to make the Hypervolt available to players while they recover on the bench. The device will be located underneath each NBA player's seat for easy access during the season and at marquee league events, including NBA All-Star and MGM Resorts NBA Summer League.

"The NBA is one of the most forward-thinking organizations in the world, and we are proud to be named its Official Recovery Technology Partner," said Jim Huether, CEO of Hyperice. "We share a common vision: to prioritize player health and optimize performance. Now, for the first time ever, NBA athletes will have real-time access to cutting-edge recovery technology courtside. This partnership elevates the in-game experience and raises the wellness and recovery bar for sports leagues and organizations worldwide."

Players and athletic trainers alike have relied on the Hypervolt featuring Quiet Glide technology for years. Having the award-winning handheld percussion massage device beneath each player's seat offers them the most robust technology to prevent injury, stay warm, and improve their physiology before, during, and after a game. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired NormaTec,innovators of cutting-edge pneumatic compression systems, allowing Hyperice to deliver fully comprehensive recovery technology and wellness solutions to all athletes, including NBA players.

"Our partnership with Hyperice furthers our commitment to optimizing player performance and recovery through innovative technology," said Dan Rossomondo, NBA Senior Vice President, Media and Business Development. "We are grateful to have the opportunity to team up with Hyperice as the NBA season restarts and offer the benefits of Hypervolt devices to players while they recover courtside."

As part of the partnership, Hyperice will premiere its "Keep Moving"television commercial on Thursday, July 30, on TNT during the LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game, which tips off at 9 p.m. EDT. "Keep Moving" highlights Hyperice's world-class athlete roster which includes six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin of the Detroit Pistons, Naomi Osaka, Juju Smith-Schuster and Colleen Quigley. The spot can also be viewed here.

"When I invested in Hyperice back in 2011, they were a small startup that was developing products to help players enhance their recovery and improve performance," said Blake Griffin. "The brand has made huge strides since then and has continued to evolve and innovate new technologies that we as players have all benefited from."

"Since the beginning of Hyperice, we have collaborated with NBA players and training staffs to develop technologies that would empower players to improve their performance and longevity," said Anthony Katz, Founder and President of Hyperice. "This partnership shows our continued commitment to advancing the game for future generations."

The 2019-20 NBA season resumes Thursday. For the complete game and national television schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC and NBA TV, visit NBA.com.

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About HYPERICE Hyperice is an Inc. 500 global recovery and movement enhancement technology company specializing in vibration, percussion and thermal technology. Hyperice's technology is used by the world's most elite athletes in professional and collegiate training rooms, as well as rehabilitation facilities and fitness facilities globally. Hyperice has applied its technology and know-how to industries such as fitness, esports, healthcare, massage, and workplace wellness. In March 2020, Hyperice acquired NormaTec, innovators of cutting-edge pneumatic compression systems, to deliver world-class performance and wellness solutions. For more information, visit http://www.hyperice.com.

About the NBA The NBA is a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women's National Basketball Association, the NBA G League and the NBA 2K League. The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 47 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2019-20 season featured 108 international players from 38 countries and territories. NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 1.8 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

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Citizen journalism and technology – Qrius

Advances in technology have enabled citizens withportable equipment to film and photograph significant events and incidents, often including police responses. Sometimes these peoplerecord and post incidents of police violence, and are commonly referred to as citizen journalists.

Filming or photographing incidentsallows issues of social injustice to be exposed to a larger audience. When it involves police violence, its typically coupled with calls for greater police accountability and justice for victims.

While recording of the police has increased, its evident that the limited empirical researchthat existshas yet to examine its long-term impact on policing, police-community relations, and accountability, particularly in relation to the policing of young people and other vulnerable social groups.

But citizen journalism doesshine a clear light on systemic discrimination and racism, the most high-profile recent example being the death of George Floyd in the United States. On 25 May, Minneapolis police officers arrested George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, after a convenience store employee called 911, alleging Floyd had passed a counterfeit bank note. Shortly after the police arrived, Floyd was pinned beneath the knee of one of the police officers for almost eight minutes, pleading with them that he couldnt breathe.

This incident was captured by several citizen journalists. One was Darnella Frazier, a teenager from Minneapolis who recorded the incident and posted her video online. This allowed the entire world to see with their own eyes what had occurred. Darnella Fraziers lawyercommented:

If it wasnt for her bravery, presence of mind, and steady hand, and her willingness to post the video on Facebook and share her trauma with the world, all four of those police officers would still be on the streets, possibly terrorising other members of the community.

Aboriginal families in Australia who have been bereaved by the deaths in custody of family membershave said thatGeorge Floyds death should act as a poignant reminder of the systemic issues in Australia.

Shining a light on Australia, its evident that the relationship and trust levels between police officers and young people are often strained, linked to the legacies of over-policingin some communities.

Theres a wealth of critical criminological research in Australia that demonstrates interactions with the police have not been positive for many social groups. The over-regulation of particular groups of young people in public spaces by the police, such as young people from Indigenous communities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and young people experiencing homelessness continues.

As part of a larger project analysing citizen journalism, accountability, and young peoples experience of police, we can identify several examples of the violent interactions of police with both adults and young people. These have been made publicly accessible, usually by citizen journalists, via digital media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and reported on by online media outletssuch as The Guardian, The Daily Mail and Sydney Morning Herald.

The most notable recent example involves the arrest of a teenager in the inner-Sydney suburb of Surry Hills. On 1 June, a Sydneypolice officer threw a 16-year-old Indigenous boy to the ground by kicking his feet from beneath him, causing him to land face-first on the ground; all evidence of this was captured via mobile phone footage and posted on social media.In the video of the incident, the young person can be heard sayingIll crack ya across the jaw, bro before the officer walked over to him to restrain him. After the video was released publicly, New South WalesPolice Commissioner Mick Fuller made a public statement that the police officer had a bad day, which served to almost defend and rationalise this type of behaviour within the police force.

Reflecting on this incident, Redfern Legal Centre solicitor Samantha Lee said:

Aboriginal young people in particular are disproportionately policed, not only in New South Wales, but across Australia.

When evaluating the presence of police misconduct in Australia, Lee asserted that young Indigenous people are very vulnerable and its time that this particular type of police practice is put to an end.

Recordings of violent interactions such as these can ultimately have an impact on police legitimacy. Despite this, New South WalesPolice Central Metropolitan Region Commander Mick Willing said he was wary of the current environment and global anti-police protests. He also said he was concerned about others who may use this footage to inflame it and turn it into something that its not.

While citizen journalists and some media outlets do act as watchdogsby exposing injustices, the lack of an independent complaints systems and apparatus to enable systems and individuals to be held to accountis an under-addressed issue in Australia.

Traditionally in Australia, police complaints have been dealt with internally either by senior police officers or by specific departments within the police, rather than an independent office. A further issue raised by academic research is that access to justice following a police assault or misconduct continues to represent an unmet legal need.

While the judgment in Horvath v Australia clearly asserted that Australia is under an obligation to ensure that perpetrators of human rights violations, and specifically actions by police authorities, must be investigated and held to account through independent, effective and impartial investigations, little appears to have changed.

Alarmingly, citizen journalists continue to expose further cases with the incident in New South Wales occurring about six days after the recording of George Floyds death made global headlines.

Citizen journalists, investigative journalists and activists are crucial in ensuring that these realities of police-perpetrated violence are exposed. Yet, the advances in communications technologies to mobilise civic action are but one part of a much larger push for much-needed change to systems and practices that perpetuate discrimination and deny transparency, accountability and justiceto those most affected.

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