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Ops Tech Alliance, LLC Supports Advanced Technical Training Contract Award
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services, cybersecurity and product solutions, announced today that it is in partnership with Threat Tec, LLC (Threat Tec) on a contract to provide U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) personnel... - April 19, 2018 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Optaglio Focuses on Composite Identity Cards
A new product enables to integrate last generation protection tools into economic ID cards. - April 18, 2018 - OPTAGLIO
Life’s Lessons Music Album by David Sample Donates 90% of Post Tax Sales to Gun Reform Efforts Stemming from Parkland, FL Shooting; Benefiting Orange Ribbons for Jaime
Life’s Lessons inspires us and entertains us as it calls us to a higher purpose. - April 16, 2018 - David Sample
DEMACO Recognized for Support of Military Servicemembers
DEMACO, a designer and manufacturer of pasta machines, was recognized for its support of military servicemembers by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. - April 16, 2018 - DEMACO
NASA Leader Honored by AIM North America
AIM North America (AIM NA), representing AIM in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as the trusted industry association for the automatic identification industry, providing unbiased information, educational resources and standards, announced this morning it has named Basil S. Jeffers of NASA as the... - April 13, 2018 - AIM, Inc.
StarWind Partners with Marlin Equipment Finance in the USA-wide Equipment Financing Agreement
StarWind and Marlin Equipment Finance joined their efforts to break down the CAPEX barrier that SMB and ROBO companies often encounter on their way to virtualization. Now, customers on the territory of United States can start using StarWind HyperConverged Appliance (HCA) from the day one with a... - April 11, 2018 - StarWind
CrossFlow Sponsored and Participated at HACK@CEWIT at Stony Brook University
The CrossFlow presentation by Dr. Yingchao “YZ” Zhang, titled “Sniffing the Network with CrossFlow,” showed students advanced traffic analysis. CrossFlow Software Inc., a leading provider of network application and business transaction performance management software... - April 10, 2018 - CrossFlow Software
UNEDA Files Brief in Sales Tax Supreme Court Case
The United Network Equipment Dealer Association (UNEDA) Board unanimously votes to fund an Amicus Brief with The Owners' Rights Initiative to the US Supreme Court in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case set to have hearings April 17th 2018. - April 06, 2018 - UNEDA
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Ship Containerised 200kW Fuel Cell System to South Korea, for Deployment at Ulsan Technopark
UTP in South Korea is now implementing the first phase of their foray into hydrogen power from waste hydrogen streams, improving energy independence and capturing great environmental benefits. - April 05, 2018 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
SMi Group Host an Industry Briefing Day to Launch the Defence Safety Conference
SMi Group Reports: The Defence Safety Conference will convene in London on the 1st and 2nd October 2018. - April 05, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Zeepabyte, Inc. Named a Finalist in TM Forum Excellence Awards 2018
TM Forum’s Excellence Awards champions the organizations that are taking the industry in new and innovative directions through collaboration and open innovation. Winners will be announced at Digital Transformation World taking place in Nice, France on May, 14th 2018. - April 04, 2018 - Zeepabyte, Inc.
"Women Like Us" Documentary Screening to be Held in Chicago on Saturday April 7th, 2018
A new documentary film screening titled "Women Like Us" will be held on April 7th, 2018. With strong female empowerment themes, the film captures dedicated heroines showcasing the positive results that occur when taking the first step to making a difference. Dream On Productions has partnered with Gathr Films, to release the film nationwide. Director Sally Colón-Petree will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. - April 04, 2018 - Dream On Productions
GSCI to Bring Their QUADRO-S Compact Fusion Weapon Sight to the Asian Market
What are the limitations of contemporary low-light detection systems, and how do we address them? General Starlight’s QUADRO-S is a compact, lightweight augmented vision system for tactical surveillance, observation and engagement at short-to-medium range distances. Made in Canada with... - March 30, 2018 - General Starlight Company Inc.
Receive Briefings from the DoD Labs, DHS, USMC, and USN, at DSI’s Military IoT and Sensors Summit
The Military IoT and Sensors Summit will focus on how the enhanced capabilities of the internet are transforming the modern battlespace and will detail ways to improve sensor capabilities throughout the DoD enterprise. Sessions for this Summit will revolve around this year’s theme of “Harnessing the IoT Ecosystem for Mission Success.” - March 30, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
XYO Network Joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Blockchain leader in crypto-location technology strengthens framework and alliances - March 29, 2018 - XYO Network
The Coupon Information Corporation (CIC®) Executive Director Bud Miller, CPP, Commended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Recent Communication from FBI Director thanks Miller for his Service. - March 29, 2018 - Coupon Information Center
Best Legal Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best legal websites will be recognized as part of their 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including legal websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 28, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Expanding Access to Space Through Affordable and Responsive Capabilities at SmallSat & Space Access Summit
The 2018 SmallSat & Space Access Summit encourages members of the DoD, Intelligence Community, military services, and critical organizations to come together to discuss solutions and techniques to exploit the space domain. This year’s summit will highlight the technology currently underway and the challenges that exist in enhancing space access and employing smallsats to ensure space superiority. - March 28, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Metropolitan Shuttle® Provides Transportation for Our Veterans to 20,000 Doctor’s Visits in 2017
Since 2008, Metro Travel Services, Inc. (dba Metropolitan Shuttle®) has provided transportation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2017 alone, Metropolitan Shuttle transported veterans to more than 20,000 doctors’ appointments at VA medical facilities around the country and since 2012, Metropolitan Shuttle has transported our veterans to more than 121,500 doctors’ appointments. - March 26, 2018 - Metropolitan Shuttle
CQRC: Home Respiratory Care Leaders Commend Inclusion of DME Provisions in Spending Bill
CQRC advocating for reforms to create true market-based competitive bidding program. - March 23, 2018 - CQRC
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Provides Feedback on Health Care Price and Information Transparency to Senate Working Group
The Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform today urged a bipartisan group of Senators to consider expansion of site neutral payment policies for outpatient services to help empower patients, promote competition in the health care marketplace and decrease costs. The recommendation was made in... - March 22, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Scannx Announces Book ScanCenter 5.0 Software
BSC 5.0 Includes advanced security features, enhanced imaging editing tools, and integration with OCLC's next generation platform for resource sharing. - March 22, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.
GoLookUp Announces a Nationwide Comprehensive People Search Directory
GoLookUp has launched a comprehensive People Search directory that allows to find accurate information about others and learn if they are lying about who they are. - March 20, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC
Female Executive Produced Kazakhstani Film Wins Best Feature Award in NYC
Kazakhstan film, “The Road to Mother," by Executive Producer Aliya Nazarbayeva, won the highest award for "Best Feature Film" at the WeLink International Film Festival in New York. - March 19, 2018 - The Road to Mother
MetroQuest Bestowed 2018 Top Technology Company Award
Rocket Builders chose MetroQuest among 450 contenders as a top technology company best positioned for exceptional growth in 2018. - March 16, 2018 - MetroQuest
Utah Start-Up Develops Neutralizing Solution to Combat Opiate Abuse
RxDisposal™ and NarcX™ Make Every Day a Take-Back Day with the Only DEA-Compliant On-Site Option for Medication Disposal - March 14, 2018 - RxDisposal
World's Youngest Film Maker Visits The Ron Clark Academy
15 year old filmmaker takes her remarkable story to the world famous Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Called The World's Most Powerful Girl by the US Secretary of State, she advocates for Girls Education across the globe, has met with 24 Presidents, spoken to more than 25,000 youths in 13 countries on Education, and has spoken at the UN, UNESCO and COP23 on Climate Change & Education. - March 09, 2018 - DUSUSU
SGS Kapihan: An ISO 37001 Expert Discussion (Makati)
To help organizations enhance their anti-bribery controls, SGS Philippines will hold its first (ISO 37001) Anti-bribery management systems expert discussion forum on March 23, 2018 at Alegria Bldg., Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. ISO 37001 is designed to be integrated into every organization's existing management systems, processes and controls. It follows the common ISO structure for management system standards, for easy integration with other standards, such as ISO 9001. - March 09, 2018 - SGS Philippines, Inc.
March 2018 is Supply Management Month
ISM-Houston, Inc. Joins Other Supply Management Associations Worldwide To Recognize March 2018 as Supply Management Month. - March 07, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. Secures X-Ray Controller Contract
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd. (UBS) is a Canadian operated company that specializes in design, development, manufacturing and life cycle maintenance of complete digital communication systems for voice, video and data in the broadcast, medical and defense industries. With its head office and 60,000... - March 07, 2018 - Unique Broadband Systems Ltd.
Boston Global Forum CEO Tuan Nguyen Calls for World Leaders to Employ Artificial Intelligence to Build Next Generation Democracies at Club de Madrid Roundtable
Club de Madrid membership is made up exclusively of former prime ministers and presidents of the world’s democracies who were briefed by Tuan Nguyen, CEO of the Boston Global Forum and creator of the Artificial Intelligence World Society project. - March 06, 2018 - Boston Global Forum
Kidney Community Encourages Lawmakers to Recognize National Kidney Month by Advancing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Expand Access to Kidney Care
Kidney Care Partners Lauds Passage of Bipartisan Budget Deal expanding Medicare benefits for Dialysis patients; Calls for Passage of "Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act" - March 05, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
New Platform RiotHouse to Host and Encourage Digital Debates
App designed specifically to empower discourse launching this spring. - March 01, 2018 - Outsider Labs
Optaglio Moves Towards Gamification of Anti-Counterfeit Protection
Time of boring holograms is over. - March 01, 2018 - OPTAGLIO
Nonprofit Releases 2017 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from 13-Year Fatality Data Set (2005 to 2017)
In 2017, canines killed 39 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 74% of these deaths. Over the last 13 years, canines killed 433 citizens. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (284) and rottweilers (45), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - February 28, 2018 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
U.S. Congressman Jody Hice Visits Bulldog Steel Fabrication
U.S. Congressman Jody Hice visited Bulldog Steel Fabrication to recognize their success, and thank them for their high level of support in the community. Bulldog Steel was chosen for a Congressional visit based on their contributions and continual engagement in numerous volunteer opportunities around their local area. - February 28, 2018 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC
Receive Briefings from the US Navy, USMC, and Joint Staff, at DSI’s DoD Information Warfare Symposium
The DoD Information Warfare Symposium will focus on the efforts to fight and win in an increasingly congested information battlespace. This year’s event will focus on the convergence of Cyber, EW, and IA and the employment of these capabilities to win in the information environment. - February 28, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Datarecovery.com, Inc. Announces Cutting All Ties with the NRA
Datarecovery.com, Inc. announced today that it is ending its discount program and business with the National Rifle Association and its members. - February 24, 2018 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
IFAA Clarification on Biosimilars Statement
The International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis (IFAA) applauds the FDA for developing patient and provider education materials on their website in order to promote a better understanding of biosimilars and interchangeable products. IFAA is thrilled that the FDA invited... - February 23, 2018 - IFAA
Dr. Carolyn Coleman, Ed.D. is Named Professional of the Year by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Dr. Carolyn Coleman, of Derwood, Maryland, is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Government. - February 23, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Avantiway Reports on 5 Key Infrastructure Projects Under Development in Miami
Avantiway informs how Miami is Changing and making Miami ready for it growth. - February 22, 2018 - Avanti Way Realty
Computer Vision Technologies Enable BNSF Railway to Process Terabytes of Imagery Captured During Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations
Bihrle Applied Research Inc. and BNSF Railway successfully demonstrate automated detection, classification and reporting of infrastructure conditions found during long range UAS railway inspections. - February 22, 2018 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.
Ken Cope Calls for Thorough Reforms at the VA
Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District, Ken Cope, is calling for aggressive reforms in the Department of Veterans Affairs. - February 21, 2018 - Cope Texas
Advancing Identity Intelligence and Biometric Solutions for Enhanced National Security at Defense Strategies Institute’s Identity Management Symposium
The 2018 Identity Management Symposium, occurring on April 4-5, will provide a forum for members of the DoD, DHS, Federal Government, Private Industry, Academia, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss the latest updates from key organizations involved in advancing identity and access management practices and biometric solutions that enhance National defense and security capabilities. - February 15, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Alliance Applauds Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for Examining Costs of Healthcare Consolidation
The Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform today commended the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for highlighting the high costs of healthcare consolidation to patients, employers, and taxpayers. The Subcommittee hearing, “Examining the Impact of Health Care... - February 14, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
KCP Applauds Bipartisan Congressional Budget Deal Expanding Medicare Coverage Options for Dialysis Patients
KCP Thanks the Legislative Efforts of Co-Sponsors of the Chronic Care Act and Medicare Part B Improvement Bill -- Sens. Orrin Hatch, Ron Wyden, Johnny Isakson and Mark Warner and Reps. Kevin Brady, Greg Walden, Frank Pallone and Richard Neal - February 09, 2018 - Kidney Care Partners
Cardiovascular Care Community Applauds Lawmakers for Urging Administration to Make Unnecessary Amputations a Thing of the Past
Bipartisan group of lawmakers call for a national strategy to reduce non-traumatic amputations to zero. - February 08, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Paul Grassi Brings 20 Years of Industry and Government Experience to Easy Dynamics Corporation
Easy Dynamics Corporation (Easy Dynamics), today announced that Paul Grassi has been named Partner and Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity. Mr. Grassi will be responsible for strategy and delivery of Easy Dynamics’s Identity Management and Cybersecurity portfolios. “We’ve... - February 07, 2018 - Easy Dynamics
Scannx Simplifies Interlibrary Loan Fulfillment on OCLC’s Next Generation Platform
Scannx®, the leader in document capture and document delivery software and cloud services for library patrons and staff, and OCLC, a nonprofit global library cooperative, today announced their collaboration to simplify the interlibrary loan process using Scannx scanning software with... - February 07, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.
Renowned Early Childhood Program Increases College Success: 30-Year Study Shows Impact on Leading Social Determinant of Health
Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade increases college graduation rates at age 35, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, tracked the progress of more than 1,500 children... - February 06, 2018 - University of Minnesota