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Concentrated solar power (CSP) has many advantages over more established PV technologies, but the scale and complexity has driven a growing gap in costs between CSP and other renewable technologies. Is there still a place for CSP in the solar energy mix?

Also, we look at Aberdeens ambitions to transition into a clean energy leader, examine the rise and fall of attitudes to onshore wind, and report back from COP25.

Finally, we profile Japans renewable sector, hear from EcoHZ about electric vehicles success in Norway, find out about the worlds first digital twin of a hydroelectric power station, and speak to Statera about expanding the role of back-up energy in the UK.

Why thinking small could help reignite the concentrated solar power sector

Concentrated solar power accounts for only a fraction of the overall green energy market, but recent research suggests smaller-scale designs could help revitalise interest in the sector.Julian Turnertalks to Luis Crespo, president of Protermosolar, Spains solar thermal electricity association.

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A clean start: could Aberdeen become a destination for renewables?

As a gateway to the North Sea, Aberdeen has been pivotal to the success of the oil and gas industry, but much is now being made of the citys potential to become a clean energy hub using much of its existing infrastructure.Julian Turnertalks to Maggie McGinlay, deputy CEO, Opportunity North East.

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Understanding the public love-hate relationship with wind power

The public perception of wind power has shifted over the last four decades but understanding why that is has been a major challenge.Andrew Tunnicliffelooks back at how public concerns have shaped the sector and how they can be addressed.

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COP25: assessing progress in renewable energy policy

The COP25 UN conference held in Madrid in December 2019 aimed to tie up outstanding issues related to full implementation of the global climate change strategy.Yoana Cholteevaasks, how much is there still to do, and what role for renewables does their vision require?

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New laws and new targets: renewable power in Japan

Japan plans to increase its reliance on renewable power to 24% of its energy mix by 2030, more than double its current production. With new laws in place to encourage renewable projects,JP Caseyprofiles the countrys clean energy sources, and consider how realistic its 2030 goals are.

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EcoHZ on how electric vehicles found success in Norway

Electric vehicles have found a home in Norway, with the countrys Electric Car Association reporting that there were 230,000 registered electric cars on its roads by May 2018, and that battery and hybrid-powered vehicles held a 50% market share.JP Caseyspeaks toTom Lindberg,CEO of Norwegian energy solutions firm EcoHZ, about the countrys electric vehicle journey.

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Inside the worlds first digital twin of a hydroelectric power station

Technology provider Akselos is creating a structural digital twin of energy utility ESBs aging Turlough Hill hydroelectric power station in County Wicklow, Ireland. The project, a world first, hopes to extend the operational life of the colossal asset and help it find new modes of operation.Heidi Vellafinds out more

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In pursuit of alternative back-up energy: a closer look at power-to-gas technologies

Power outages could affect the energy grid at any time and cause severe damage, but what are the backup options capable of maintaining consistent energy supplies?Yoana Cholteevatakes a look at the power-to-gas method.

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As the cultivation and sale of cannabiscontinues to be legalised acrossNorth America and elsewhere, we ask whatthe implicationsare for energy grids.

Also, we consult experts to get the full story on the UAEs Barakah nuclear power plant, investigate whether coal has become uninsurable, and look at sustainable energypledges from across the tech sector.

Finally, we learn about constraint payments for wind farms, report on a team from Yales efforts with osmotic energy, speak to University of Bristol researchers about their plan for near-infinite nuclear power, and examine Turkeys solar power market.

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When disease strikes, it leaves in its wake a slew of socio-economic consequences. Response to this disease and in effect their consequences have historically been in one way or the other derived from science and technology. Today, much as these situations evolve in scale and magnitude, so also has the worlds response evolved. From novel preventive technology to effective and fast-acting contingency approaches, science and tech are changing how the world tackles the issueof disease.

A Molecular Approach

In combating situations like that brought on by the coronavirus, its important that researchers act with speed and agility to develop potent and, more importantly, safe vaccines. This is where novel solutions like mRNA vaccines come into the picture.

Unlike the typical vaccine development protocol, which relies on inactivating the pathogen or purifying specific components from it, mRNA vaccines take the pathogen completely out of the picture. To develop an mRNA vaccine, scientists, using genetic engineering, synthesize specific proteins associated with the virus external coat. These proteins are capable of initiating an immune response when introduced into the body, of course without eliciting the disease conditions caused by the active virus. That immune response persists and grants the subject immunity from subsequent infections. Aside from reducing the risks associated with vaccination, turning to mRNA vaccines greatly expedites the time taken from disease outbreak to deployment of a viable vaccine.

MRNA vaccines are yet to be deployed in the real world setting as part of a broad-scale intervention. That said, a handful of clinical trials have shown just how effective they can be. From a biomedical standpoint, they represent one of the most important preventive/therapeutic outlets that can be leveraged in keeping up with the onset of disease.

Synergy On A Global Scale

Whendealing with disease, its important that the intervention is launched on as broad a scale as possible -- and fast. Orchestrating such a broad-scale intervention requires the collective effort of all key players, including both government authorities and independent actors.

Consider the coronavirus situation as an example. Since the outbreak, the Chinese government, itself made up of several national and subnational institutions, has partnered both local and international actors to curb its spread. A team of researchers working in Wuhan was responsible for sequencing the virus genome. Another team based in Australia was the first to successfully grow a live culture of the virus in a laboratory setting. Collaboration and coordination at this level require a systemic aggregation of available resources, in addition to the seamless integration of all relevant authorities. Technology is a critical player in this regard.

This is especially apparent from the epidemiological perspective of managing disease where things like situational awareness come into the fray. Technology disrupts the conventional barriers of communication and coordination, giving health authorities the chance to act swiftly, with agility and heightened efficiency. As is often the case this ability could be the difference between a disease halted at the local level and one that breaks the shores to transform into a global problem. In the wake of the 2003 SARS situation, it was discovered that just a one-week delay in effecting control measures could have escalated the magnitude of the outbreak to about three times what was experienced, in addition to prolonging its duration by four weeks.

Its important to note, however, that while technology has indeed fostered faster, more efficacious responses, theres still room for massive improvement. A case in point is the current situation as it concerns testing suspected cases for the coronavirus.

Technology is what allows for the swift transportation of samples from suspected victims to testing centers. It is also what allows for testing to be carried out and results shipped back, but what if a rapid diagnostic test kit was developed? In theory that would effectively obliterate the time lag between confirming cases, generally improve patient prognosis and cut down the risk of transmission from suspected cases that are actually positive to suspected cases that turn out negative (both housed in the same containment facility), among other things.

Predicting The Future

Advances in computational technologies now mean diseases can be run in a simulation even before they get the chance to play out. These simulations utilize demographic data, individual data, and data about mobility patterns and commuting networks to model the pattern/dynamics of a given situation.

The models derived thereof provide a comprehensive framework for assessing both past and future diseases. Particularly, they help in predicting the likely start points, risk factors, progression and risk populations for future situations. For governments and health authorities, these insights are a start point for the development of pragmatic action plans aimed at preventing the onset of a disease.

Different disease models also come in handy in effecting contingency interventions. It is well known that the trajectory of disease progression is inherently linked to the available short- and long-range mobility networks. As weve seen in many cases, long-range mobility networks, typically in the form of air travel, are directly correlated to the spread of a disease on a global scale. Short-range mobility networks, on the other hand, primarily drive the diffusion of disease in local populations. Computational models provide an avenue to actively track these modes of dispersion with a view of creating a viable containment protocol. The accuracy of these models, however, remains a major concern. That concern can be addressed through significant investments in the research and development of better simulators.

So, What Next?

As both the science and technology industries continue on their never-ending path of evolution, they promise even better methods for identifying, managing and preventing disease on a global scale. Thats good news for government and health professionals -- and even better news for key players in both industries. For businesses with the specialization, plugging into this evolution and deriving purpose-fit solutions for preventing and containing global disease is an outlet thats well worth the consideration.

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KIRKLAND, Wash. The Lake Washington Institute of Technology will be closed for the rest of the week after a faculty member tested positive for novel coronavirus.

The college reopened Wednesday morning after being closed for two days for sanitization after a group of students and faculty visited the Life Care Center in Kirkland. The nursing facility has seen an outbreak of COVID-19 cases, and eight of the ten deaths in Washington state are linked to the facility, officials said.

A statement issued Wednesday evening by LW Tech President Dr. Amy Morrison says the campus was closed again as of 5:30 p.m. and it will remain closed through the weekend.

We made this decision swiftly, to continue disinfecting the college while no students, faculty and staff were on campus, and to provide us time to get a clear sense of who could have been exposed, Morrison said.

Morrison says that the faculty member, as well as 21 other students, faculty and staff, have been self-quarantined after the recent visit to Life Care.

She said a student who was also tested is negative for COVID-19 and that those quarantined are reporting to us that they are all doing well.

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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has a long-standing tradition of innovation and technological development in space. Who can forget the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS), more familiarly known as the Canadarm, which was essential to the Space Shuttle program? How about its successor, the Canadarm2, which is a crucial part of the International Space Station and even helped assemble it?

Looking to the future, the CSA intends to play a similar role in humanitys return to the Moon which includes the creation of the Lunar Gateway and Project Artemis. To this end, the CSA recently awarded a series of contracts with private businesses and one university to foster the development of technologies that would assist with national and international efforts to explore the Moon.

Specifically, the CSA has awarded 7 contracts worth a total of $4.36 million to 5 companies and one university to produce concepts that will advance Canadas efforts to conduct landings and science operations on the surface of the Moon. The specified concepts include nano-rovers, micro-rovers, and autonomous science instruments.

Funding for these projects was made through theCSAsLunar Exploration Accelerator Program (LEAP), which is tasked with preparing Canadas space sector for the coming decade of lunar exploration. To this end, LEAP has earmarked a total of $150 million that will be distributed over the next five years to stimulate innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, health, and other associated technologies.

As the Honourable Navdeep Bains the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry remarked:

Our Government is positioning Canadas space sector to reach for the Moon and beyond. This investment will help Canadian businesses bring their technologies to market, creating opportunities for them to join the growing space economy while supporting Canada to achieve world firsts in space science and exploration.

Of the contracts and funding that have been awarded so far, the largest share was secured by the Canadensys Aerospace Corporation, located in Caledon, Ontario. This company, which specializes in space systems and services, will receive two contracts worth a total of $1,099,366 for the sake of designing and developing technologies and prototypes for two different classes of small lunar science rovers (the nano- and micro-rover).

Another Ontario-based company that was awarded a contract is Bubble Technology Industries Inc, which specializes in radiation-related applications. In exchange for the $698,321 they will receive, Bubble will develop a spectrometer that can search for hydrogen autonomously, thus allowing future missions to detect the presence of water and ice near the lunar surface.

Quebec-based aerospace developer ABB was also awarded a contract for the development of autonomous technology. In exchange for the $693,193 they were issued, they will design, build and test a prototype for an autonomous infrared spectrometer. This device will act as a mineral mapper, giving future robotic missions the ability to remotely measure and the composition of the Moons surface.

Magellan Aerospace the global developer of aerospace technologies headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario was issued a contract totaling $607,258 to develop a lunar impactor that will deliver instruments to the surface of the Moon. These will include sensors designed to detect water within the permanently shadowed regions around the southern polar region of the Moon.

Rounding out the companies, Mission Control Space Services Inc. (from Ottawa, Ontario) was awarded a contract worth $573,829 to develop two software packages. These will consist of an Autonomous Soil Assessment System (ASAS) that will study the composition of lunar regolith and an AI-based science support tool that will help rovers navigate the challenging lunar terrain.

And then theres Western University in London, Ontario, which was awarded a contract totaling $690,123 to develop the Integrated Vision System. This system will be designed by Westerns Institute for Earth and Space Exploration (aka. Western Space) and will be used for surface operations to identify lunar geology and assist in rover navigation.

These and other related technologies are essential to what space agencies have planned for the coming decade, not the least of which will be the creation of a lunar base in the southern polar region. Looking even farther, these kinds of partnerships not only between space agencies but between government, industry, and academic institutions as well will be essential to humanity becoming an interplanetary species.

In short, when astronauts set foot on the Moon and Mars in this decade and the next, their success will be the result of collaborative efforts. We can also expect that several flags will be flying there!

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Emerging Technologies in Retail - An IT Decision Maker Perspective, 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Retail has entered a new era where eCommerce and technology bellwethers like Alibaba, Amazon, Apple, Baidu, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent have raised consumer expectations.

This research service provides an IT decision-maker perspective on the use of emerging technologies in retail as survey results highlight that retailers are embracing the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain/Digital Ledger Technologies (DLT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver business impact. These three technologies stand out amongst the emerging technologies of today and will have an increasingly transformational impact on organisations in the retail sector over the next few years. They have already started to do so in highly interdependent and synergistic ways.

Distributed computing will expedite IoT deployment. The expectation of 60 billion connected devices by 2024 goes hand in hand with a need for lower latency, greater cost efficiency, falling silicon costs, and demand for processing and analytics power at the edge. IoT can help level the playing field for physical stores and enable the provision of an eCommerce-like personalised experience, by establishing the critical physical-digital link.

The IoT also constitutes an essential source of quality data for AI to become able to address specific use cases of which there is a continually growing number across industries and value chains, from customer-facing through core operational processes to the back-office. AI and ML are by far the most disruptive forces across the economy, the enterprise, and society at large. In retail, AI and ML will revolutionise planning, operations and fraud detection and enable personalisation at all levels. The technologies will enhance customer experience and efficiency. AI is the next general-purpose technology.

It will transform the way humans interact with computers, regardless of the physical form factor. As the archetypal consumer-facing industry, retail will be at the forefront of this. DLT can provide secure storage, and validation to ensure security and drive efficiency through automation. This interdependence highlights the importance of a carefully planned digital strategy wherein deployment takes into account dependencies between technologies. The findings reflect the progress made by retailers and their keenness to continue to make investments relating to digital technologies as these promise to enable personalisation, human-machine interaction, automation and friction reduction, support greater efficiency, and the delivery of better user experiences.

While not the primary value-adding case, the fact that the number of retailers accepting digital currency has grown into the hundreds of thousands shows the adoption momentum. Blockchain/DLT can help tackle many retail challenges, starting from supply chain transparency, to provenance/proof-of-origin, and secure consumer identity and privacy management. DLT-based micropayments can make loyalty programs more efficient.

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2. Research Scope and Methodology

3. Technology Status, Trends, and Use Cases

4. Harnessing IoT, Blockchain and AI to Deliver Business Impact - Business Objectives and IT Investment Drivers

5. Progress in Digital Transformation Journeys

6. Benefits Already Seen

7. Reasons for Investing in Key Emerging Technologies

8. Key Concerns Relating to Top 3 Emerging Technologies

9. Investment Plans

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Capacity heard from Gestor de Infraestructuras de Guinea Ecuatorial (GITGE) about the company's work in Equatorial Guinea

Q. How is Equatorial Guinea transforming into the next West Africa tech hub?

A tech hub is composed of an ecosystem. Connectivity is one art of the ecosystem, but education, and a culture of innovation is also key. We have been working hard on connectivity and today Equatorial Guinea is a key location as crossroad between Africa, Europe and theAmericas. Now we are working in bringing innovation through the creation of an innovation hub that will foster projects in education in science, technology and engineering orientated to African market and needs.

Q. How are the ACE, Ceiba-1, and Ceiba-2 subsea cables, along with the RNFO national fibre-optic backbone project, helping to boost this mission?

Having cost-effective broadband connectivity to the internet but also to our neighboring countries is key for the ecosystem development. Thanks to our systems of cables, we have direct connectivity to Europe, South Africa, the largest African markets as Nigeria as well as South America and the US. Under this positioning, Equatorial Guinea can be considered as a gateway for the African market.

Q. What new infrastructure will GITGE be responsiblefor over the coming 12 months that will further boost international connectivity in West Africa?

Looking at infrastructure, GITGE will continue deploying fibre networks, which are orientated to bring fibre broadband speeds to the citizens through the implementation of fibre-optic in the access, fibre to the home and providing large fibre connectivity for the operators deploying 4G and 5G networks in Equatorial Guinea. On West African connectivity, we will be building a direct branch to the SAIL cable, providing direct interconnection to the Americas and we are following closely the major submarine initiatives coming in West Africa in the next two years.

Q. What are GITGEs key strategic points of focus in 2020 with this mission statement?

GITGEs focus in 2020 and beyond is in triggering, from a connectivity point of view, the digital transformation in Equatorial Guinea. Digital transformation is about leveraging digitisation and digitalisation to transform our life, our business, and to innovate our way to approach to challenges and to our daily needs. In the current business environment, technology improves the businesses agility but also introduce means to innovate products and services, improving customer experience.

Q. How is GITGE working with international carriers and partners to leverage Equatorial Guinea as a tech hub?

GITGE is working actively with international carriers. GITGE has been and is present in the major telecommunications events and has started to be a player in the international market during 2019 and 2020. GITGE is working on a platform to make the use of international capacity from Equatorial Guinea to Africa from international carriers.

Dr. Oscar Ondo, is an entrepreneur and a revered thought leader in the African tech space. He currently serves as the Director-General of GITGE, Equatorial Guinea Fiber Optic Infrastructure Manager. He is extremely passionate about the promotion of the ICT industry in Sub Saharan Africa and works with the public and private sector to promote entrepreneurship, education and economic diversification throughout the ICT sector as well as improve access to internet and communications in rural and low-income urban areas.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Battery Technology Market by Technology Type (Lithium-Ion Battery, Lead Acid Battery, Nickel Metal Hydride Battery, Other Battery Technologies), Application (Power & Utilities, Transportation, Consumer Electronics) and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Global Battery Technology Market Size is Estimated to Grow from USD 92.0 Billion in 2020 to USD 152.3 Billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 10.6%.

Major factors fueling the market growth include increasing demand for electric and hybrid electric vehicles, high demand for battery technology in the renewable energy sector, upsurge in demand for automation & battery-operated material-handling equipment in industries, and high demand from the utility sector.

The market for lithium-ion batteries to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Lithium-ion batteries are used mainly for automotive applications; in consumer electronics, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearable devices, and other home applications. Electric vehicles are perceived as the future of the automobile industry and transportation system. The growing use of PHEVs is likely to drive the Li-ion battery market during the forecast period. Li-ion batteries are also used in a wide range of portable devices and industrial applications. Furthermore, Li-ion battery technology is used to increase efficiency and make devices easily customizable.

Transportation application to hold a major share of battery technology market during the forecast period.

The increase in the production of electric vehicles and subsequent demand for lithium-ion batteries is driving the battery technology market in transportation. With the new carbon emission standards in place, the need to adopt advanced battery technologies in the transportation sector has become even more urgent.

APAC to hold the largest market share for battery technology during the forecast period.

The adoption of battery technology is high in APAC as the region mainly comprises developing economies such as China and India, which have a huge potential for many application areas within the battery technology market. The presence of several electronic manufacturers such as Panasonic Corp. (Japan), Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Contemporary Amperex Technology (China), BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (China), and LG Electronics Inc. (South Korea) is one of the key factors driving the market for batteries in APAC. The region has become an attractive automotive market. In recent years, it has emerged as a hub for automobile production. Recent infrastructure developments and industrialization activities in emerging economies have opened new avenues and opportunities for OEMs.

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1.1 Objectives of the Study

1.2 Market Definition

1.3 Study Scope

1.4 Currency

1.5 Limitations

1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology

2.1 Research data

2.2 Market size estimation

2.3 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Market Dynamics

5.2.1 Market Drivers

5.2.2 Market Restraints

5.2.3 Market Opportunities

5.2.4 Challenges

6 Industry Trends

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Value Chain Analysis

6.3 Emerging Battery Technologies

6.4 Standards & Regulations

7 Market by Technology Type

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Lithium-Ion Battery

7.2.1 Market for Lithium-Ion Battery, By Type

7.2.2 Market for Lithium-Ion Battery, By Power Capacity

7.3 Lead Acid Battery

7.3.1 Market for Lead Acid Battery, By Type

7.3.2 Market for Lead Acid Battery, By Construction Method

7.3.3 Market for Lead Acid Battery, By Technology

7.4 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery

7.5 Other Battery Technology Type

8 Market by Application

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Power & Utilities

8.3 Transportation

8.4 Industrial

8.5 Commercial & Residential

8.6 Consumer Electronics

8.7 Medical

9 Market by Region

9.1 Introduction

9.2 North America

9.3 Europe

9.4 APAC

9.5 Rest of the World (RoW)

10 Competitive Landscape

10.1 Battery Technology market Rank Analysis

10.2 Competitive Situations and Developments

10.3 Competitive Leadership Mapping

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11.1 BYD Company

11.2 Chaowei Power Co., LTD.

11.3 Clarios

11.4 East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc.

11.5 EnerSys

11.6 Exide Industries

11.7 Hitachi Chemical Company, LTD.

11.8 LG Chem LTD.

11.9 Panasonic Corporation

11.10 Samsung SDI

11.11 Others

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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sandata Technologies, LLC (Sandata), the leading provider of Sandata's Electronic Visit Verification (Sandata EVV) and home health technology solutions, announced that they will be demonstrating at HIMSS the use of Sandata's EVV software to deliver Care Coordination in the Home Care market.

The Sandata EVV solution ensures 21st Century Cures Act compliance by electronically capturing all the data elements required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Sandata offers flexible visit verification technologies, which include mobile/GPS, telephonic, and fixed visit methods to validate patient coverage and improve coordination in the field. When coupled with the Sandata Agency Management software solution, Sandata EVV can provide integrated access to schedules, patient specific plan of care, task reporting, and much more.

The use of EVV is required by CMS for Medicaid members, and Sandata will demonstrate how their EVV solution can be expanded to enable Care Coordination for members receiving services in the home and community. By expanding the value-proposition of the use of EVV beyond the Cures-specific functionality, Sandata will show payers and providers how to improve Care Coordination for medically fragile individuals.

Sandata is the first and only vendor to achieve CMS Certification for EVV. Sandata EVV is the state-selected solution in 14 states, has significant market share in provider choice states, and is actively involved in the procurement process with several additional states. "We're excited to offer our guidance and expertise to payers and providers at HIMSS as they invest in a technology solution that best fits the needs of their organization," said Steve Pellito, Sandata's SVP of Business Development.

Sandata's EVV solution will be on display inside the Verizon booth, #3345. Sandata EVV is an easy to use, industry leading technology that improves the delivery of patient care, delivers operational efficiencies for both caregivers and homecare agency staff, creates opportunity for cost savings, and ensures agencies meet compliance with state specific EVV regulations.

In addition to showcasing the Sandata EVV solution, Tom Underwood, Sandata's CEO, will be presenting an educational session for attendees on the topic "Care Coordination in the Home and Community" in the Verizon booth on March 11th 4:00pm.

About Sandata:

Sandata is a leading U.S. provider of home care solutions that enable government agencies, Managed Care Organizations, and home care providers to manage and optimize the delivery of services. Sandata's suite of products includes Sandata EVV, a market leading Cures Compliant EVV solution; Santrax Agency Management and Santrax Payer Management, web-based software solutions with features including a jurisdictional solution for states and other payers; and Santrax Member Management, an Rehabilitation Act Section 508 compliant member portal for self-directed programs. Sandata is the only vendor that has experience with all four models currently deployed for EVV compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act: Provider Choice, MCO Choice, State Choice, and Open Vendor.

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SARATOGA COUNTY Middle school and high school students begin competing this month in the 2020 National Science Bowl, sponsored by the Department of Energy and managed by DOEs Office of Science, leading up to the National Championship in April 2020.

Buzzers, not bells, will ring in the New Year for thousands of middle- and high-school students all across the U.S. That's because they'll soon be pitting their math and science knowledge and their reflexes against one another in regional competitions of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) 30th National Science Bowl (NSB).

Students from Saratoga Springs High School and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School will be participating, among several other schools in the Albany area.

The competitions start this month, with four students from each team facing off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format. (More information about the date and location of specific regionals can be found through the NSB Homepage). The winning team from each of the 50 middle- and 65 high-school regions will compete in the National Finals, held in Washington, D.C. from April 30 to May 4, 2020. At the Finals, winning teams can score exciting adventure trips to Alaska and national parks across the country to learn first-hand about science in the field, as well as trophies, medals, and supplies for their schools' science departments. But to many, the ultimate prize simply would be the prestige of winning the National Championship.

Each year, the NSB draws more than 14,700 middle- and high-school competitors. More than 305,000 students have faced off in the NSB Finals since the first competition in 1991. The knowledge that former NSB competitors have acquired and more importantly, the habits of study that they've learned along the way have led them to success in a variety of fields. Many have become researchers; others are science and math professors at some of our nation's most prestigious universities.

While those career paths might seem intuitive, the math and science knowledge students need to be successful in the NSB also can lead to successful careers in other fields. The 2020 NSB competitors will follow in the footsteps of previous National Science Bowl contestants, and will blaze a trail for students in science, math and engineering for the next quarter-century.

The National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Middle and high school student teams from diverse backgrounds are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, physics, energy, and math. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science manages the National Science Bowl and sponsors the NSB finals competition.

DOE's Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit http://www.energy.gov/science.

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