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The entire world came to a standstill when the COVID-19 pandemic came knocking at the door, and Houston was no different than the rest. Businesses got shut down, people were losing jobs left and right, the medical infrastructure was wheezing from the huge patient-influx, and whatnot.

However, the Space City managed to weather the storm thanks to its firm resolve and technological interventions from Houston-based businesses and several other players. But that doesn't mean we are out of the woods yet.

The silver lining, however, is that we now know the threat can be mitigated with the help of technologies at our disposal. In this article, we'll discuss how technology has facilitated the fight against the pandemic. Some of the local businesses from Houston also had a significant role to play in providing an arsenal for this war, and we'll be discussing their contribution as well. So let's get started:

The biggest challenge at the beginning of the pandemic was to provide proper care to those exposed to the virus without putting the lives of frontline workers in danger. On top of that, hospitals also had to make sure that patients suffering from other illnesses do not come into contact with the virus.

With the number of patients rising exponentially, the medical infrastructure could've never been able to cope up if it were not for telemedicine. It's a combination of remote and data technologies that allow healthcare workers to assist and treat patients without going in their physical proximity.

Houston's Medical Informatics Corp. did some exceptional work in making remote healthcare a feasible option for medical institutions. Their solution aims at collecting accurate and comprehensive data that'll further allow physicians to provide better care to the patients. While the luxury of social distancing is among the most significant benefits of this solution, there are several other benefits in the long run.

Since MIC's solution focuses on collecting quality data from all the possible data points, the information can also help identify any significant trends in how the virus is affecting the patients. Artificial intelligence and machine learning seem like the perfect allies to bolster MIC's solution further.

The tech also allows for patients to get quality consultation from experts located in other geographical locations. Hospitals can also leverage such an infrastructure to scale up and down with ease by quickly bringing in more remote caregivers in case of a spike in patients' numbers.

Telemedicine has been brilliant in helping the world deal with the coronavirus pandemic and paved the way for a revamped healthcare infrastructure in the future. The one in which affordable healthcare is a norm and physical distances are not an issue anymore.

Once the lockdown restrictions were slowly uplifted, businesses needed to be more cautious about sanitizing the facilities and ensure there was no reason forcing them to close the shop again. The challenge turned out to be bigger for larger facilities as they can't simply deploy a large workforce to take care of it. It would be impossible to follow social distancing norms under such circumstances.

Many stadiums in Houston concluded that employing drones for the job is the way to go, and they couldn't have been more correct. Texas Medical Center Supply used 'SaniDrones' to spray disinfectants over large facilities and equipment. These drones are pretty much like what is used for agricultural fields and carry large amounts of spraying material at a time to get the job done.

The company also has an army of various other robots that can help businesses abide by pandemic norms. They have one that automatically puts protective coverings on the visitor's shoes to help prevent outside elements from entering the facility. Then they also have a robot that can take orders from customers in restaurants. It can show them 3-D menus and expertly ask customers what they'd like to order. They also offer SaniGates, which disinfect visitors before entering the premises, thus curbing the spread of the virus.

Airobotics is another Houston-based company coming up with technologically advanced solutions for businesses to deal with the pandemic. They provide drones to industrial players, such as oil and gas companies, to monitor and inspect the facility. The drones collect information critical to such plants' smooth functioning and prevent the analysts from going around and touching surfaces on the plant.

The pandemic made us realize that we can't always rely on human workers to care for the fieldwork. Drones and robots provide a suitable alternative to such jobs, and as these solutions get more commonplace, we can also expect them to get more affordable.

The economic slowdown brought by the coronavirus is unlike what most of us could even comprehend. With small businesses taking the biggest hit and a good fraction of them shutting down forever, it's necessary for the remaining ones free from the clutches of the pandemic.

And one of the better ways to do that is by minimizing the virus's spread at places where people frequent the most. One of the primary reasons for the coronavirus to be so transmissible is because of how it can travel through seemingly healthy carriers. It might cause a mild fever in some, but that usually doesn't keep people from getting out.

DataVox, a Houston based tech company, provides thermal scanners to make sure possibly infected humans stay away from the virus. The thermal scanners provided by them only check for the temperature and don't affect the privacy of those being scanned. It's a seemingly simple but effective way to deal with such a dangerous element.

Another positive news in this context is that researchers at the University of Houston have designed an air filter capable of filtering out the coronavirus to a great deal of effectiveness. Once commercially available, this can be installed in closed facilities and ensure the virus doesn't enter even through the vents.

There is no doubt that leveraging technology is the way to go forward despite how the situation unfolds. Houston is now implementing smart city solutions with the same thing in mind, and we should also be following their lead.

With a workforce of skilled software developers in Houston, and the city's rich background in technology, the adoption of tech measures should not turn out to be a tough deal. And Houston-based firms coming up with advanced solutions is only a good sign for the city.

Let's hope we'll be seeing more of these in the future, and more Houston businesses will help the city and the world fight this pandemic.

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Colin Simpson is project manager at BlueKite Apps, which recently started its software development services in Houston.

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DUBLIN, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Indoor Farming Technology Market by Growing System (Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Aquaponics, Soil-based, Hybrid), Facility Type, Component, Crop Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Herbs & Microgreens, Flowers & Ornamentals), and Region - Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global indoor farming technology market is estimated at USD 14.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4%, to reach USD 24.8 billion by 2026.

Indoor farming is followed to bolster local food supplies and provide nutritious, fresh produce to consumers. This method of farming controls plant-fertilizing nutrients, so the food that is grown using this technique is highly nutritious.

In indoor farming, a wide variety of crops such as leafy vegetables, herbs, vegetables, fruits, microgreens, and flowers can be grown. Indoor vertical farming systems provide organic food that is not contaminated with agrochemicals. These form the major driving forces for the indoor vertical farming along with the increasing consumer demand for pesticide- and herbicide-free food.

Hydroponics is estimated to account for the largest share in 2020 for indoor farming technology based on the growing system segment

Based on growing system, the hydroponics is estimated to account for the largest share in the indoor farming technology market in 2020. Hydroponics technology offers many benefits, including no use of soil and low cost of water, as the water remains in the system and can be reused. The nutrition levels can entirely be controlled, resulting in lower nutrient cost with stable and high yield. Hydroponics need a continuous flow of nutrients to prevent drying out of the roots, as they lack a medium to store water and nutrients which has resulted in its growing usage as an alternative source of agriculture.

The fruits & vegetables in the crop type segment is estimated to account for the largest share in 2020 in the indoor farming technology market

Based on crop type, the fruits & vegetables segment is estimated to account for the largest share in the indoor farming technology market in 2020. The consumption of fruits & vegetables has witnessed an overall double-digit growth in the last few decades, and this trend is expected to continue over the next few years. The ever growing population can be considered as a primary reason that has boosted the trend.

The high demand for fruits & vegetables has encouraged farmers to produce higher and better yields, owing to which they adopt modern and high-end technologies. Fruits & vegetables form an important segment of the indoor farming technology market since advanced greenhouse methods and technologies are used on a large scale to grow the produce throughout the year. Using indoor vertical farms for the production of fruits & vegetables, more outdoor area is made available for the production of cereals and fodder crops.

High growth is expected in the North America indoor farming technology market

North America is one of the largest indoor farming technology markets due to the rapid growth in the number of greenhouses and vertical farms in the US and Canada. Cultivators have been promoting this concept of farming, which is supported by the US government. Alternative and indoor farming techniques and technologies are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas to facilitate the supply of fresh vegetables to grocery stores. Rooftop farms - such as New York-based Gotham Greens (US) - are emerging as a new trend in urban farming methods in North America.

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LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Academy Software Foundation (ASWF), the preeminent foundation for open source software development in the motion picture and media industries, today announced that Adobe has joined the Foundation as a Premier member and Entertainment Technology [emailprotected] (ETC) has joined as an Associate Member.

"We are pleased to welcome Adobe as a new Premier member. Adobe has had a long history of providing critical content creation tools for our industry. We look forward to their contributions to the Academy Software Foundation as our projects continue to gain momentum," said Rob Bredow, SVP, Executive Creative Director and Head of Industrial Light & Magic, and Governing Board Chair of Academy Software Foundation. "We are also excited to have ETC join our community as an associate member. ETC's commitment to understanding the impact of emerging technology on all aspects of the media and entertainment industry are well aligned with the Foundation. Having membership continue to thrive is a great testament to the growing value our Foundation brings and we're grateful to those to put trust in us as a neutral home for collaboration and shared development of open source software."

Launched in 2018 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Linux Foundation, the Academy Software Foundation provides a world-class home for open source software developers to share resources and collaborate on technologies for image creation, visual effects, animation and sound. Since its launch, the foundation has adopted six open source projects including OpenColorIo, OpenEXR, OpenVDB, OpenCue, OpenTimeIO and Open Shading Language.

Member Quotes:"Creatives' most precious resource is time, and they need tools that enable them to create high-quality content, fast," said Bill Roberts, Industry Strategist at Adobe and Governing Board Member of the Academy Software Foundation. "Our participation in the ASWF underscores our dedication to the motion picture and media communities while further enabling us to participate in this open ecosystem that enables creatives to do more and work the way they want."

"From our earliest days, the Entertainment Technology [emailprotected] has acted as a convener to advocate for open interoperable solutions to media & entertainment problems and opportunities.We're delighted to be asked to affiliate as an ASWF Associate member in their ongoing mission to support and enhance the open-source community.We have parallel missions that are really complementary to each other," said Ken Williams, ETC's CEO & Executive Director.

About Academy Software FoundationDeveloped in partnership by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Linux Foundation, the Academy Software Foundation was created to provide a world-class home for open source software developers in the motion picture and broader media industries to share resources and collaborate on technologies for image creation, visual effects, animation and sound. The Academy Software Foundation is home to OpenVDB, OpenColorIO, OpenEXR, OpenCue, OpenTimelineIO, and Open Shading Language. For more information about the Academy Software Foundation, visit https://www.aswf.io/.

About the Linux FoundationThe Linux Foundation is the organization of choice for the world's top developers and companies to build ecosystems that accelerate open technology development and industry adoption. Together with the worldwide open source community, it is solving the hardest technology problems by creating the largest shared technology investment in history. Founded in 2000, The Linux Foundation today provides tools, training and events to scale any open source project, which together deliver an economic impact not achievable by any one company. More information can be found at http://www.linuxfoundation.org.

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NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today will mark the one-year anniversary since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, ultimately turning the world upside down. Even with vaccines becoming available, the pandemic continues to reshape the nations health, family, work, education and social experiences with technology playing a dominant role.

In a recent survey by DeVry University, findings demonstrate the role that technology played in both peoples mundane and significant life experiences. The survey also identified the technologies that will most likely continue to be influential in a post-COVID era.

Personal devices and entertainment systems have been a lifeline, but not all smart tech was essential.

Over 70 percent of respondents celebrated, learned and mourned virtually.

New technology skills acquired and expected to be used post-COVID to connect, eat and stay healthy:

While the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down, it has held a significant role in shaping our tomorrow by accelerating our technology skills, knowledge and adoption. The survey findings show that some pandemic tech behaviors will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This online omnibus survey was conducted by Ipsos Observer among a representative U.S. sample of 1,005 adults 18 years of age and older. The survey was live on February 18-19, 2021.

About DeVry University

DeVry University strives to close societys opportunity gap by preparing learners to thrive in careers shaped by continuous technological change. Founded in 1931, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online within six areas of study: Accounting, Business, Healthcare, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Media Arts & Technology. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC, http://www.hlcommission.org/). To learn more, visit devry.edu.

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CLEVELAND, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketplace Strategy, an official Amazon Advertising partner, announces its proprietary technology, MPS Insights, now includes Downstream technology. Downstream Impact, a member of the Amazon Marketplace Developer Council, partnered with MPS in 2020. Since then, MPS has worked with Downstream to fine-tune the data, insights and automation available to its clients. Now, with the support of Downstream's capabilities, MPS Insights exclusively services clients with best-in-class technology.

Downstream was recently acquired by Jungle Scout, the leading all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon. This acquisition further bolsters the partnership by joining Downstream's robust advertising optimization and reporting capabilities with Jungle Scout's proprietary market data and intelligence.

"There's a considerable amount of technology available to digital marketers today. And, with that, there is a natural temptation to over-automate efforts," Greg Wolny, Executive Vice President at Marketplace Strategy, said, "However, when technology is relied upon too heavily, performance suffers. The idea of working passively with fewer resources is attractive. But it's a dangerous misconception that technology can be a one-size-fits-all solution. MPS takes a conscious approach to how we leverage technology. An appropriate balance of technology and human intelligence has been key to the services we provide at Marketplace Strategy. Combining these strengths allows MPS to create strong, data-backed strategies."

MPS Insights is a complete technology suite developed to enhance the MPS team's ongoing and hands-on efforts. It allows strategists to execute with greater efficiency and drive optimum results for clients. MPS Insights supports the agency's marketplace sales acceleration program in three core areas; reporting and analytics, advertising management and automation, and catalog health monitoring and insights.

About Marketplace Strategy (MPS)

Marketplace Strategy(MPS), a Code3 Company, is a marketplace sales acceleration agency; hyper-focused on a brand's Amazon presence and performance. We use a holistic, full-funnel approach to grow sales and create an ideal presence for brands on a variety of marketplaces. The agency's marketplace experts pull the appropriate levers to help brands reach their sales goals, working as an extension of its clients' teams. MPS is a division of Code3, offering brands a unified force to activate across all digital platforms at the intersection of media, creative, and commerce. For more information, visit marketplacestrategy.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Downstream Impact

Downstreamis an Amazon advertising software platform which allows brands to better measure, manage, and optimize their presence on Amazon. Founded in 2017 by former Amazon employees Connor Folley and Salim Hamed, Downstream's powerful AI-driven algorithms help brands capitalize on the explosive growth of Amazon's explosive ad business and all the complexity, competition, and opportunity it involves. Downstream is a Jungle Scout company.

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EVOLVE RAPID-FIRE DEMO TOPIC: Power Sentry: Innovative power management

DETAILS: Power Sentry, headquartered in Houston and founded in 2017, provides power management solutions to the oil and gas industry. Its legacy product is its On-Site Storage (OSS) system, which captures the regenerative energy created during pump strokes and recycling the energy to the pump motor. The companys newest product, Electrical Ride-Through (ERT), launched in July 2020, provides supplementary power and reduces downtime during power disturbances.

SPEAKERS: Eric Calderon, chief executive officer of Power Sentry, and Arran Davidson, vice president of sales of Power Sentry.

BIOS: Calderon previously worked as the vice president of Western Energy and Support Technology (WEST), which acquired his company, LK Industries, in 2019. Davidson heads Power Sentrys direct sales efforts, strategic partnerships and business development strategies and has worked in the oil and gas industry since 2005.

KEY QUOTES FROM CALDERON:

Ultimately, we are not only lowering lease operating expense, we are also helping to recycle energy and improve ESG [environmental, social and governance] outcomes for our clients.

We are really focusing on a new way of adding value for our customers through our Cloud-based technology. Our OSS and ERT products come with cloud modules installed that give our customers direct access to an online dashboard of seeing how our products are interacting with their system. They can see how many power disturbance events have occurred, how much power weve saved you, and ultimately, the value of both of our products in real time.

Goals for 2021: We look forward to taking the newest ERT product and getting it further into the market to help solve power problems that exist today.

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New York, March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Molecular Diagnostics Market Research Report by Technology, by Product, by Application, by End User - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06034032/?utm_source=GNW

Market Statistics:The report provides market sizing and forecast across five major currencies - USD, EUR GBP, JPY, and AUD. This helps organization leaders make better decisions when currency exchange data is readily available.

1. The Global Molecular Diagnostics Market is expected to grow from USD 8,395.42 Million in 2020 to USD 12,193.79 Million by the end of 2025.2. The Global Molecular Diagnostics Market is expected to grow from EUR 7,361.26 Million in 2020 to EUR 10,691.74 Million by the end of 2025.3. The Global Molecular Diagnostics Market is expected to grow from GBP 6,544.17 Million in 2020 to GBP 9,504.98 Million by the end of 2025.4. The Global Molecular Diagnostics Market is expected to grow from JPY 896,004.05 Million in 2020 to JPY 1,301,386.38 Million by the end of 2025.5. The Global Molecular Diagnostics Market is expected to grow from AUD 12,191.26 Million in 2020 to AUD 17,707.00 Million by the end of 2025.

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

Based on Technology, the Molecular Diagnostics Market studied across Chips and Microarrays, In Situ Hybridization, Mass Spectrometry (MS), PCR, and Sequencing.

Based on Product, the Molecular Diagnostics Market studied across Instruments and Reagents.

Based on Application, the Molecular Diagnostics Market studied across Blood Screening, Genetic Disease Screening, Human Leukocyte Antigen Typing, Infectious Disease, Microbiology, Oncology, and Pharmacogenomics.

Based on End User, the Molecular Diagnostics Market studied across Hospitals and Laboratories.

Based on Geography, the Molecular Diagnostics 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.

Company Usability Profiles:The report deeply explores the recent significant developments by the leading vendors and innovation profiles in the Global Molecular Diagnostics Market including Abbott Laboratories, ADT Biotech, Agilent Technologies Inc., Becton, Dickinson, and Company, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Biocartis Group NV, bioMrieux SA, Danaher Corporation, DiaSorin S.p.A., Grifols S.A., Hologic Inc., Illumina, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, LabCorp, Myriad Genetics, Inc., Novartis AG, Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, Sysmex Corporation by Oxford Gene Technology, and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc..

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.

FPNV Positioning Matrix:The FPNV Positioning Matrix evaluates and categorizes the vendors in the Molecular Diagnostics 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.

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 Molecular Diagnostics Market?2. What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Molecular Diagnostics Market during the forecast period?3. Which are the products/segments/applications/areas to invest in over the forecast period in the Global Molecular Diagnostics Market?4. What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the Global Molecular Diagnostics Market?5. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Global Molecular Diagnostics Market?6. What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the Global Molecular Diagnostics Market?Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06034032/?utm_source=GNW

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Introduction: This article describes howdigitization of information and development of new tools andequipment is expanding to improve efficiency, productivity, safetyand almost every aspect of the movement of goods. The focusis on how international organizations, national governments andupgraded trade agreements are improving the ability to adoptinnovative technologies.

UN Suggestions for Adapting Global Value Chains toDigitization: The United Nations Centre for TradeFacilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) proposed theestablishment of an Advisory Group on Advanced Technologies inTrade and Logistics (AGAT), in order to advise and support theUNECE secretariat and UN/CEFACT on advanced technologies in tradefacilitation and electronic business. The technologies inquestion include:

Recognition of Digitization inAgreements: The WTO legal framework lacks specificprovisions in some areas, particularly on customs procedures anddocumentation, and on transparency. The spectacular increase in theamount of goods traded worldwide in the last few years and theadvances in technology and the computerization of businesstransactions added a sense of urgency to the need to make therules more uniform, user-friendly and efficient.

Since at least 2016, the World Customs Organization is activelypromoting the adoption of digital tools. The WCO vision for thefuture includes: paperless customs clearance as the norm,supporting single window approaches to customs processing andworking with countries to develop advanced approaches in areas suchas improved compliance with sanitary and phytosanitaryrequirements.

The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) includes provisions ondigital trade that cover digital information and cross-bordertransfers, but there is little in the agreement that fosters acommitment to innovative digital tools.

Some of the issues with digital trade are addressed in other newregional agreements such as the Pacific Regional ComprehensiveEconomic Partnership (RCEP), the CPTPP and the African ContinentalFree Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), for example., However, theseagreements also lack commitments to innovation and use of digitaltools to upgrade the supply chain infrastructure.

Single Window Initiatives: A singlewindow is defined as a facility that allows parties involved intrade and transport to lodge standardized information and documentswith a single-entry point to fulfill all import, export, andtransit related-related regulatory requirements. Requirementsvary by country for single window filing, bank transactiondocuments, commercial docs, tracking ships and containers andspecific products, traceability, moving through multiple customsenvironments (FTZ, bonded warehouse, enter and re-export, drawback,rulings in multiple jurisdictions) and other importanttransactional steps.

The process of building out single window infrastructureis not widely adopted in many countries and there is littlemovement to integrate them globally. They are basicallycompatible at the 6-digit level in the Harmonized System, but themovement to add compatibility across more information andregulations will take years, if not decades, as each countrydecides for itself how to approach this fundamental customs processand what is included.

ITC Digital Trade Studies: Technologies such ascloud computingthe delivery of software and other computerservices via the internetare transforming the provision ofinformation and communications technology (ICT) services.Internet technologies transformed how most goods and services inthe economy are produced by helping firms lower their costs andoperate more efficiently while giving consumers improved access toa wider range of products and services. Digital trade enabledSMEs to overcome many of the impediments associated with exportingthat traditionally only larger firms could manage.

In addition, operating online allows worldwide consumerdemand to fuel demand for SME exports of products and services. Theinternet enables firms to improve logistics management, managesupply chains more efficiently, introduce more efficient businesspractices, increase market intelligence, gain greater access tomore markets and customers and develop additional channels forservice delivery.

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The movement to improve international trade mechanisms andsystems with digital tools has clearly become a powerful force forinnovation. International organizations need to work todevelop coherence and compatibility among the various tools andbring nations together to truly use the power of these newapproaches. There are many benefits to be derived fromdigitization, including enhanced traceability, improved records,and many others that are being built by innovative companiesglobally.

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WellSky, a global health and community care technology company, announced that its WellSky Hospice & Palliative V.500 technologies have achieved Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC-Health IT) 2015 Edition Health IT Module Certification via Drummond Group LLC. Drummond Group (DG) is an Authorized Certification Body (ACB) empowered to test software for compliance with the requirements of the federal governments program. The stamp of approval designates that the software offers the interoperability functionality that enables eligible providers and hospitals to meet the requirements of various regulatory programs that require use of certified electronic health record (EHR) technology (CEHRT).

As the U.S. healthcare system increasingly shifts to value-based reimbursement models that prioritize care quality over volume, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) interoperability rules require providers to have CEHRT systems to participate in advanced care models. For example, to take part in Medicares Primary Care First (PCF) model, hospices must use a CEHRT platform. Now WellSky delivers a CEHRT solution to help hospice and palliative care providers succeed as the industry continues its rapid evolution amid the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

"Its WellSkys mission to equip our clients with best-in-class technology that powers better outcomes. By earning this CEHRT designation, were expanding our ability to help our hospice and palliative clients succeed and deliver high-quality end-of-life care to their patients," said Bill Miller, CEO of WellSky. "WellSky is on the forefront of transformation in healthcare, and this certification is part of our ongoing initiative to support providers and patients in the context of value-based care and advanced care models."

To earn the certification, WellSky was tested to be in accordance with applicable standards and certification criteria put forth by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). With more than 17 years of testing experience across various industries, DG brings a high level of technical expertise to this process. Its healthcare experience also runs deep, having certified hundreds of EHRs since becoming an ACB in 2010.

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WellSky which met the requirements for the 2015 CEHRT designation offers a customizable and web-based software suite that supports compliance and high-quality clinical care, while also helping to lower care costs. The WellSky Hospice & Palliative solutions deliver a portal for both patients and caregivers, a reconciliation application, access to WellSkys API, service line-specific workflows, direct secure messaging, and platform-wide CEHRT benefits.

This Health IT Module is 2015 Edition compliant and has been certified by an ONC-ACB in accordance with the applicable certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This certification does not represent an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Developer name: WellSky CorporationProduct name: WellSky HospiceProduct version: WellSky 5Developer website: https://www.wellsky.com Physical address: 11300 Switzer, Overland Park, KS 66210Email: info@wellsky.com Phone number: +1 (855) 935-5759Contact name: Juliana Richard Date of certification: December 31, 2020Unique certification number: 15.04.04.1164.Well.05.00.1.201231Certification criterion or criteria to which the Health IT has been certified and CQMs to which the product has been certified: 170.315 (b)(1); (d)(1-3, 5-9, 12-13); (e)(1); (g)(4-9); (h)(1)Additional software the certified product relied upon to demonstrate its compliance with certification criteria: SES HISP, Kno2, SES Direct

About WellSky

WellSky is a technology company leading the movement for intelligent, coordinated care worldwide. Our next-level software, analytics, and services power better outcomes and lower costs for stakeholders across the health and community care continuum. In todays value-based care environment, WellSky helps providers, payers, health systems, and community organizations solve tough challenges, improve collaboration for growth, harness the power of data analytics, and achieve better outcomes by further connecting clinical and social care. WellSky serves more than 20,000 client sites around the world including the largest hospital systems, blood banks, cell therapy labs, blood centers, home health and hospice franchises, post-acute providers, government agencies, and human services organizations. Informed by more than 40 years of providing software and expertise, WellSky anticipates clients needs and innovates relentlessly to ultimately help more people thrive. For more information, visit WellSky.com.

About Drummond Group LLC

Drummond Group LLC is a global software test and certification lab that serves a wide range of vertical industries. In healthcare, Drummond Group tests and certifies Controlled Substance Ordering Systems (CSOS), Electronic Prescription of Controlled Substances (EPCS) software and processes, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) designating the trusted test lab as the only third-party certifier of all three initiatives designed to move the industry toward a digital future. Drummond Group was founded in 1999 and is an ONC-Accredited Certification Body (ACB) and an Authorized Test Lab (ATL). Drummond Group continues to build on its deep experience and expertise to deliver reliable and cost-effective services. For more information, please visit http://www.drummondgroup.com.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. & PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucd, provider of the most trusted and collaborative AI platform enabling organizations to build production-ready AI solutions, today announced that it is sponsoring the Women in Technology Symposium titled "Leading with Impact: Diversity & Inclusion" virtual event on March 16th. The mission of the symposium is to champion women in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity. Registration is open for a virtual event hosted by Lucd and Future of Women in Tech.

The event features leading women from U.S. Space Force, U.S. Dept of Air Force, U.S. Dept of Agriculture, U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, OPM, Amazon, the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center and the Veterans Administration.

Lucd AI is honored to strengthen womens voices in data science and cybersecurity, said Sally Kenyon Grant, Lucds Vice President. It is time to give rise to the next generation of diverse technology leadership in the Federal government to defend our critical mission assets against adversarial nation-state attacks.

Lucd AI is an advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning company serving the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. industrial critical infrastructure sectors in energy, finance, transportation and healthcare. Lucds CEO, Russ Blattner, states, Its critical that we elevate womens leadership by empowering them to have their voices heard. This event is a pivotal moment for our industry as a whole. As Lucd continues to lead the data science space at the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, we are here to not just witness, but push forward the next generation of data scientists, artificial learning analysts, machine learning engineers and cybersecurity experts.

Visit the Women in Technology Leading with Impact: Diversity & Inclusion website for registration details.

About Lucd

Lucd, was named a Cool Vendors in Enterprise AI Governance and Ethical Response 2019. By unleashing the power of data, the Lucd Enterprise end to end AI platform allows all organizations to conduct machine learning in a responsible way. Lucd builds competitive digital advantage through leveraging data assets; Digital ROI; and providing the ability to exploit market knowledge. Lucd develops pioneering capabilities in AI, Big Data, Data Fusion and Machine Learning. Visit Lucd online at: https://www.lucd.ai/.

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