This June at The Fintech Times, we’re focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). No longer just a trending topic but an essential consideration to not only your business operations but in your offering as well, this topic feels more relevant now than ever before.

Integrating new applications and technologies into your organization is not a task to be taken lightly. It is vital that we consider all aspects and possibilities for both our staff and our patients when making these decisions. Right now AI is being preached as the solution to most of our problems – like finding water after being stranded in the desert.

Whether you’re a regular runner or a casual athlete, a good pair of running shoes can be a precious commodity. After the first few wears, the shoe will break in and conform to your specific fit, creating a superior feel and more comfortable experience. The problem is you can’t keep your running shoes in this condition forever. Over time, the components will continue to break down and degrade, until the shoe no longer performs as needed. This doesn’t just lead to worse running performances, but also to long-term harm.

Whether you’re a regular runner or a casual athlete, a good pair of running shoes can be a precious commodity. After the first few wears, the shoe will break in and conform to your specific fit, creating a superior feel and more comfortable experience. The problem is you can’t keep your running shoes in this condition forever. Over time, the components will continue to break down and degrade, until the shoe no longer performs as needed. This doesn’t just lead to worse running performances, but also to long-term harm.

Living Security announces the 3rd Annual Human Risk Management Conference, set to take place virtually on June 20, 2024. This year's gathering of Human Risk Management (HRM) experts and practitioners offers an opportunity for professionals to learn from industry leaders, exchange best practices, and discover strategies for success in managing human risk effectively.

While the inflation rate is down compared to recent highs, persistent inflation is continuing to impact many people's wallets, as the cost of everything from gas and food to housing has increased substantially over the last couple of years. To combat it, the Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark rate paused at a 23-year high.

Wondering how to grout tile correctly? It’s a fair question, given the task is seen by many as a challenge juuust beyond their DIY abilities. But with a bit of confidence, a little patience, and a lot of expert input—which we’ve rounded up here—you’ll be able to grout floor tile, wall tiles, backsplashes, and more, without the help (or expense) of a professional.

When reviewing loan offers, the interest rate is perhaps the most important factor to consider since it directly determines the cost of your repayment. But in most cases, the rate you’re seeing is actually an annual percentage rate (APR).

Omniwire announces the release of its patented biometric authentication technology, designed to increase trust and security and create a safe, easy and improved user interaction with digital banking platforms.

Omniwire announces the release of its patented biometric authentication technology, designed to increase trust and security and create a safe, easy and improved user interaction with digital banking platforms.

Always Stay Persistent: Persistence is the key to success because it allows you to push through obstacles, setbacks, and failures. When you remain persistent, you demonstrate your commitment to your goals and aspirations, showing resilience in the face of adversity. Every successful entrepreneur or innovator has faced challenges along the way, but persistence ultimately propels them forward.

At Consensus 2024, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced that PayPal USD (PYUSD) is now available on the Solana blockchain, making PayPal's stablecoin faster and cheaper to use. The availability of PYUSD on Solana provides users1 with the choice of multiple blockchains allowing for increased flexibility and control.

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was subject to more than 450 million attempted cyberattacks, according to NTT, telecommunications company and 2020 Tokyo Olympics partner. That onslaught of attacks is likely to manifest again for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. While we can expect some familiar threats (phishing among them), 2024 is not 2020. Geopolitical tensions running increasingly high, and the explosion of AI, have thrown grease onto the raging fires of misinformation.

Living Security and Vaillance Group, global leaders in Human Risk Management assessment, analysis, training, and solutions, have expanded their partnership to programmatically identify cybersecurity risks and protect companies' assets, people, and confidential data.

Real estate is the ultimate work-hard, play-hard profession. Some of the most successful real estate agents can bring home hefty salaries and eventually build out their own brokerage and personal brand. Real estate is not easy, though; it can very easily tip the scale when it comes to work-life balance.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced new leadership appointments that will drive the creation of a new advertising platform and strengthen the company's consumer value proposition. Mark Grether will join on May 28 as SVP, General Manager, PayPal Ads, and John Anderson has joined as SVP, General Manager, Consumer Group. Grether and Anderson will report to Diego Scotti, EVP, General Manager, Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications.

US Med-Equip has partnered with Gentherm to expand the distribution of Gentherm’s Blanketrol System in the U.S. healthcare market. The partnership offers hospitals access to advanced temperature management devices and comprehensive service plans to boost device performance.

Trackball mice have long been hailed as a remedy for wrist and shoulder discomfort caused by traditional mouse usage. ELECOM, a pioneer in trackball innovation for nearly three decades, introduces the IST trackball mouse, setting a new standard in user experience. This groundbreaking device is designed to address two crucial factors: smooth ball operation and ergonomic design, making computing tasks a breeze.

Organizations around the world scrutinize every external and internal communication, every word on their websites and every marketing campaign to ensure that their strategically crafted brand voice is preserved. This is critical for building brand awareness, customer loyalty and initiating growth in new markets. When translating slogans or brand materials from one language to another, they are often nonsensical or do not retain the same messaging to a non-English speaking market.

In the world of running, marathoners are a breed apart. These athletes run distances that are daunting to most, pushing their bodies and minds in pursuit of their personal best. Nothing compares to the pure joy of crossing the finish line and receiving those hard-earned race medals. If you have a marathon runner in your life, you know they have a special dedication to their craft. When giving gifts for runners, choose something that celebrates their passion, dedication, and hard work.

Everybody knows how important homeowners insurance is – that’s why it can be rattling to be told by your insurer that you’ve just lost it.

Due to extreme weather events and natural disasters, insurers are losing money, even in states with low hurricane and wildfire risk.

The owners of blow-dry salon Drybar have taken on a new concept — massage — and are looking to Sarasota to open their first location in Florida.

Cytex, Inc., a SaaS-based, full-spectrum industry leader in cybersecurity, is unveiling the Audify Compliance Verification Platform, a real-time compliance verification platform solution providing continuous compliance attestation of the cybersecurity posture of the entire organization.

ZetrOZ Systems, the creator of sustained acoustic medicine, will be participating in the College Athletic Trainers’ Society (CATS) 2024 Symposium to showcase its sam® wearable ultrasound unit. This pioneering device is designed for injury healing. The conference will take place on May 15-18 at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, and ZetrOZ Systems will be at Booth 29. CATS was established to promote quality care in intercollegiate athletics.

ZetrOZ Systems, the creator of sustained acoustic medicine, will be participating in the College Athletic Trainers’ Society (CATS) 2024 Symposium to showcase its sam® wearable ultrasound unit. This pioneering device is designed for injury healing. The conference will take place on May 15-18 at The Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, and ZetrOZ Systems will be at Booth 29. CATS was established to promote quality care in intercollegiate athletics.

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

US-based physician-owned healthcare group CLS Health has strengthened its local foothold through a merger with Cardiac Rhythm Center, a specialist in heart rhythm disorder treatments.

Innovative Gaming Industry Partners Cover Pinball Library and Fresh Tables Coming to Legends 4K™ Pinball Machines

ELECOM, a renowned Japanese computer peripherals manufacturer, has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in the world of trackball mice with their IST series. The IST trackball mouse features a Swappable Bearing System, which empowers users to customize their device for optimal performance and personal preference. This innovative feature sets the IST series apart from its competitors, offering a level of adaptability and precision previously unseen in the market.

Customization is in the spotlight with the new ELECOM IST Trackball Mouse, which boasts a Swappable Bearing System to help users personalize the peripheral to their particular preferences. The mouse will work with the RollMaster steel roller bearings as well as the Ruby Red bearings, which provide different trackball usage experiences. The final result is a customized peripheral that will work well for a wide swath of consumers.

DEXIS presents the latest innovation to its digital ecosystem with an all-new dental intraoral sensor, the DEXIS Ti2 Sensor. The DEXIS digital ecosystem is a comprehensive, AI-powered platform for dental imaging, designed to connect and streamline digital workflows for enhanced productivity.

DEXIS presents the latest innovation to its digital ecosystem with an all-new dental intraoral sensor, the DEXIS Ti2 Sensor. The DEXIS digital ecosystem is a comprehensive, AI-powered platform for dental imaging, designed to connect and streamline digital workflows for enhanced productivity.

AGFA HealthCare announced that St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, has chosen to implement AGFA HealthCare’s Enterprise Imaging. This five-year agreement includes enterprise imaging for both radiology and breast imaging, structured and precision reporting modules, Best in KLAS XERO Universal Viewer, AGFA’s Scheduling solution, Business Intelligence, Patients and Clinician portal, and a Managed Services contract.

Are Health Savings Accounts (HSA) worth their time and investment? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) thinks, by and large that they are, but the agency has released a report detailing the complex costs and fees that many consumers with health savings accounts are forced to pay.

Agfa HealthCare has revealed that St. Vincent’s Private Hospital in Dublin will deploy its enterprise imaging platform for radiology.

RockDove Solutions showcased its new continuity of operations platform, In Case of Crisis 365, at the ISC West 2024 Conference, demonstrating its capabilities with live simulations of Active Assailant and Cyberattack incidents and responses.

An iconic Canadian Rockies tradition continues with the 94th final splash of the 23/24 Winter Ski and Snowboard Season this coming weekend.

Banff Sunshine’s Slush Cup is the longest-running end-of-ski-season pond skimming event in North America (and probably the world). Skiers and snowboarders flock together at the shine on Slush Cup Monday, May 20, 2024, but with Saturday and Sunday also seeing warm up events to make a long-weekend of it.

SK tes has repurposed over 6 million assets for reuse or recycling in 2023. This milestone comes as SK tes continues with strategic expansions that underscore its leadership in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and the recycling industry.

Hospitals are gearing up for the summer months, which are known to see a surge in births, including pre-term deliveries. To help clinicians prepare for this period, US Med-Equip is providing medical equipment for labor and delivery as well as neonatal care.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that Steve Winoker has been named Chief Investor Relations Officer, effective May 15, 2024. Winoker will report to Jamie Miller, Chief Financial Officer, and be responsible for communicating the vision and progress of PayPal's transformation to the financial community.

When an employee makes a personal appeal to a customer to give their interaction a high rating on a feedback survey, that’s survey begging.

“Taking this survey will really help me out,” an employee might say, or, “Please give me five stars!” An employee may even decide not to mention the survey if the customer interaction is negative.

Living Security, Inc. today announced the expansion of its Unify platform with orchestrated response capabilities. This powerful new feature set empowers security teams to automatically trigger targeted interventions based on changes in human-related risk.

'May The Forth' is widely regarded as 'Star Wars Day' and at Marmot Basin ski area near Jasper and Sunshine near Banff, both in Alberta, Canada and among the five areas still open in the country for the 24-25 season, dressing up as a Star Wars character on the snow translates into a lift pass discount.

MoonPay’s integration with PayPal offers a seamless fiat-to-crypto experience for all PayPal users in the U.S.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced its first quarter 2024 results for the period ended March 31, 2024. The earnings release and related materials discussing these results can be found on PayPal's investor relations website at https://investor.pypl.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx.

The economy has been somewhat of a mixed bag recently. Some have struggled to keep up with high inflation and high interest rates, while others have benefitted from a rising stock market and real estate prices.

Cybercrime Magazine is excited to bring our readers a list of women-owned cybersecurity companies in the U.S. and internationally.

This list is part of our ongoing effort to promote awareness about women in cybersecurity. Women held 25 percent of cybersecurity jobs globally in 2022, up from 20 percent in 2019 and around 10 percent in 2013. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that women will represent 30 percent of the global cybersecurity workforce by 2025, increasing to 35 percent by 2031.

You don’t have to search long for AI enthusiasts in commercial real estate, but then again, the skeptics are also around the corner. Sure, such emerging technologies might end up defining the whole century, but when it hits a lot closer to home, you do wonder. Will AI fill empty offices and other vacant commercial real estate space? Will it benefit the sector or simply change the paradigm so much, these questions won’t matter?

Seniors are facing serious economic headwinds these days. Inflation is up, interest rates are high, and to make matters worse, the cost of medical care is rising, too.

To combat all these challenges, many seniors are looking for ways to supplement their income. One option — at least for those who own homes — is a reverse mortgage. With these types of products, your lender pays you out of your home equity. You can then use those funds for whatever purpose you wish.

The clock is officially ticking. President Biden signed a law into effect Wednesday that will force ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest the popular video-sharing app within a year or face a nationwide ban in the US.

American homeowners currently have an average of $193,000 in tappable equity. If you're sitting on a large amount of home equity, you'll realize larger gains if you decide to sell your home. You can also borrow a larger amount through home equity loans for things like debt consolidation, home improvements, or a down payment on another home.

Last-mile, or final-mile delivery, is the final stage of transporting products to the end user. Think of delivering a piece of furniture from the warehouse to the new homeowner. It’s also the most expensive part of the supply chain, accounting for 53% of total shipping costs in 2023 (Statista). As important as last-mile delivery is, it’s a fragmented space, where businesses are losing precious time, money and resources from operational inefficiencies.

In the late 2010s, interest in all things zodiac skyrocketed. But now, according to this exclusive new survey, the backlash is here. Will this be the end of birth-chart-memorizing and horoscope-screenshot-posting as we know it...or is it natural for our fascination with the cosmos to wax and wane?

According to the latest Consumer Price Index report, inflation once again ticked upward in March. Persistent inflation makes it challenging for Americans to manage their expenses, and that's especially true for seniors who are no longer in the workforce or are living on fixed incomes.

AmplifyBio, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on differentiating services that cover target optimization, preclinical safety studies, and manufacturing scale-up, and RNAV8 Bio, an emerging startup focused on mRNA engineering platforms, are partnering to provide a one-stop shop for the development of mRNA therapeutics.

AmplifyBio, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on differentiating services that cover target optimization, preclinical safety studies, and manufacturing scale-up, and RNAV8 Bio, an emerging startup focused on mRNA engineering platforms, are partnering to provide a one-stop shop for the development of mRNA therapeutics.

It’s not a secret that amazing, personalized incentive travel programs lead to brand loyalty. When companies award their best employees with awe-inspiring destinations and memorable moments that redefine extraordinary or can’t-get-anywhere-else experiences, with exclusive access to venues, entertainment, events and more — this fosters team bonding and inspires productivity

Despite numerous Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes in recent years, inflation has remained stickier than many expected. The most recent inflation data showed prices rising by 3.5% year-over-year in March, which exceeds the Fed's 2% target.

Is it spring yet? Feels like it in some places. In others, not so much. Whether you’re schussing the late-spring snow in the Northeast or about to bid adieu to the 2023-’24 season, some of the best end-of-season and closing day parties are creeping closer on the calendar.