BOSTON, MA, July 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) today announced that HTC VIVE has joined the consortium. As a pioneer in Extended Reality (XR), HTC VIVE launched its first headset in 2016. It has steadily grown its enterprise offerings to encompass immersive training in manufacturing, design, finance, defense, healthcare, and education, among other verticals. In joining AREA, HTC VIVE aims to share its long-term institutional knowledge from operating in the XR space and to seek out innovative s

It’s often said today that data is the new oil, and there’s clearly plenty of truth to that. Everyone – and really, every thing – is producing massive amounts of data on a daily basis, and this data is driving some of the largest industries on the planet. The current boom is only making this data more valuable. One of the big drivers for this massive growth in data over the last decade is the shift to the cloud, meaning companies and people don’t need to hold their data “on-prem” anymore. The data still needs to be stored somewher

Digital twin technology involves creating a digital replica or simulation of a physical object, process, system, or entity using sensor data to simulate behaviors and predict performance. This facilitates optimization and predictive maintenance, ultimately enhancing productivity and reducing downtime across various sectors.

AGFA HealthCare, a global leader in healthcare imaging management solutions, announced that Enterprise Imaging for Pathology, powered by Corista DP3, is now available in North America*. This specialty solution is built for Pathologists by Pathologists and healthcare software experts; enabling Pathologists to work comfortably in their familiar flow.

ORAU has awarded competitive research grants totaling $175,000 to 35 junior faculty from its member institutions. Additionally, General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. [gdit.com] (GDIT) and the Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance [thearea.org] (AREA) have partnered with ORAU to fund one award each. The annual grants are made through the organization's Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards program that provides funds to enrich the research and professional growth of young faculty.

With 23.1% of U.S. adults experiencing mental health conditions in 2022, Mentavi Health is dedicated to bridging the gap by offering timely and effective solutions. Committed to ensuring no one is left without proper support and care, the company has launched an advanced online evaluation tool that expands the range of diagnosable mental health conditions.

With 23.1% of U.S. adults experiencing mental health conditions in 2022, Mentavi Health is dedicated to bridging the gap by offering timely and effective solutions. Committed to ensuring no one is left without proper support and care, the company has launched an advanced online evaluation tool that expands the range of diagnosable mental health conditions.

Canada’s premier ski and snowboard resort, Banff Sunshine Village, has a summer side waiting to be explored!

Located 7,000 feet above sea level (2,133 meters) lives Banff Sunshine Village, nestled between the peaks of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. The world-class resort is known for its all-natural snow, as skiers and riders visit the premier alpine resort during its seven-month-long winter ski season, spanning from mid-November to late May. Starting late June, summer blooms up at the Banff Sunshine Meadows.

America’s cities are filled with stories of entrepreneurs and businesses building wealth throughout history. Today, the U.S. holds 32% of the world’s liquid investable wealth, totaling $67 trillion, according to Henley Global. The country also houses 37% of the world’s millionaires.

All-In Nutritionals' Gut Revival is a new prebiotic supplement aimed at enhancing gut health through a scientifically backed formulation. Positioned as an alternative to prebiotic drinks saturating the market, Gut Revival stands out for its focus on delivering clinically validated benefits to consumers seeking reliable digestive support.

Crocs — the colorful, slip-on shoes with Swiss cheese-like holes — first hit store shelves in 2002. While they were an instant hit with some people, they’ve experienced a renaissance in the last few years. Considering their popularity, you might assume Crocs are the epitome of comfort. But are Crocs good for your feet? Turns out, the answer is somewhat complicated. Here’s what the experts have to say.

Crocs — the colorful, slip-on shoes with Swiss cheese-like holes — first hit store shelves in 2002. While they were an instant hit with some people, they’ve experienced a renaissance in the last few years. Considering their popularity, you might assume Crocs are the epitome of comfort. But are Crocs good for your feet? Turns out, the answer is somewhat complicated. Here’s what the experts have to say.

A new study found that ZetrOZ Systems’ sustained acoustic medicine (sam) and other low-intensity continuous ultrasound technology, alleviated the symptoms of chronic lower back pain and reduced the need for pain medication.

A new study found that ZetrOZ Systems’ sustained acoustic medicine (sam) and other low-intensity continuous ultrasound technology, alleviated the symptoms of chronic lower back pain and reduced the need for pain medication.

Ethical leadership is a big part of achieving engineering excellence. After all, ethical leaders are the ones who embody positive behavior and foster cultures in which integrity, respect and sustainability are among the top tenets. That ethical prowess appears to be in abundance at Laser Photonics, thanks to a deep management bench and a world-class research and development (R&D) team led by CEO Wayne Tupuola.

In an era where financial independence is becoming increasingly vital, EquityMultiple stands out by providing individual investors with access to transformative commercial real estate opportunities. Since its inception, the company’s mission has been to democratize real estate investing, traditionally reserved for institutional investors and the ultra-wealthy. By breaking down these barriers, EquityMultiple is paving the way for a more vibrant financial future for its investors.

Michigan State University (MSU) will serve as the first academic hub for Teach Access, a nonprofit organization focused on teaching future web developers about accessibility issues in digital spaces.

Can cybersecurity be … fun? Ashley Rose has built her leadership brand and a successful company around exactly this premise.

Whereas most people hear “cybersecurity training” and quietly back out of the room, Ashley has made it her mission as CEO of Living Security to make cybersecurity training something that people not just endure but enjoy.

Living Security is a SaaS business that helps medium and large enterprises manage human risk. In this interview, co-founder Ashley Rose shares behind-the-scenes details about the businesses growth, and how they overcame the challenges associated with offering a new solution to the industry.

This is Part 1 of a four-part Bisnow investigative series exploring the appraisal profession, its importance to commercial real estate and the broader economy and the people and organizations that govern the industry.

One Firefly is an award-winning marketing agency catering to technology professionals in residential and commercial markets. Their use of fun Slack channels, virtual quarterly activities, annual team events in diverse locations (this year’s event is in Riviera Maya, Mexico), Core Value Kudos, awards, and social media shoutouts creates a work environment that fosters team interaction, recognition, and satisfaction.

Agfa announces its participation in the upcoming Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2024 Annual Meeting. As a global leader in healthcare imaging solutions, Agfa HealthCare is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in radiology and enterprise imaging. Join us as we explore our exciting lineup of solutions, demonstrations, and presentations at SIIM 2024.

Dispatch, the leader in last-mile delivery technology, announces the successful launch of its API integration for SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC). The integration marks a significant milestone for Dispatch in optimizing operational efficiency and driving customer growth for businesses leveraging the on-demand delivery platform.

AGFA HealthCare has reached a new deal with Alliance Medical to implement advanced cloud-based software across all of Alliance Medical’s U.K. sites.

Inflation has been stubbornly high, hovering at over 3% throughout the first half of 2024. As a result, the Federal Reserve has been forced to keep interest rates higher for longer, hoping to quell spending and send inflation down with it. Unfortunately, that has also meant higher mortgage rates. Right now, the average 30-year mortgage loan rate sits at just above 7% — nearly 2% higher than it was just two years ago.

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.

ZetrOZ Systems, the creators of sustained acoustic medicine and the manufacturers of the revolutionary sam® wearable ultrasound unit, concluded the first half of 2024 with presentations at three major medical conferences. At these events, the company shared the latest research on the effectiveness of its technology in enhancing platelet-rich plasma treatments for soft tissue healing.

ZetrOZ Systems, the creators of sustained acoustic medicine and the manufacturers of the revolutionary sam® wearable ultrasound unit, concluded the first half of 2024 with presentations at three major medical conferences. At these events, the company shared the latest research on the effectiveness of its technology in enhancing platelet-rich plasma treatments for soft tissue healing.

With the majority of people spending at least 35 hours of their week at work, we celebrate the places making that time well spent!

We've shortlisted the 100 top companies to work for - the ones with the best company culture, exceptional employee experience and multiple perks to brag about. Our expert panel of judges will be helping us choose the top 10!

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.

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.