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Newsweek Names Six Recovery Centers of America Facilities Among ‘America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers’ for 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

King of Prussia, PA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of substance use disorder treatment facilities on the East Coast and in the Midwest, today announced that six of its inpatient treatment facilities were named to Newsweek Magazine’s 2023 ranking of “ America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers .” The fourth-annual list honors the facilities that lead their respective communities for quality of service, reputation and accreditation.

Key Points: 
  • King of Prussia, PA, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA), a healthcare network of substance use disorder treatment facilities on the East Coast and in the Midwest, today announced that six of its inpatient treatment facilities were named to Newsweek Magazine’s 2023 ranking of “ America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers .” The fourth-annual list honors the facilities that lead their respective communities for quality of service, reputation and accreditation.
  • Of special note, RCA at Danvers placed first in Massachusetts, covering the New England region, and 16th overall in the nation.
  • With 11 inpatient facilities across seven states, RCA uses cutting-edge treatment technology in unison with holistic step-based recovery modalities and safe, supportive community environments.
  • If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is available 24/7.

Fashion X AI: Uncover the Secrets of AI and Design in AiDLab's Cutting-edge MOOC

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Monday, August 21, 2023

This comprehensive course, which seamlessly merges AI and fashion design, aims to foster the marriage of creative vision and cutting-edge technology within the industry.

Key Points: 
  • This comprehensive course, which seamlessly merges AI and fashion design, aims to foster the marriage of creative vision and cutting-edge technology within the industry.
  • Throughout this online course, our esteemed instructors will share their extensive experience in the field of AI and fashion design, guiding participants to grasp the fundamental knowledge of AI in the context of fashion innovation.
  • This course welcomes individuals with no prior experience in fashion design or technology, allowing them to gain a solid foundation in the fashion industry and its innovative practices.
  • Our mission is to conduct interdisciplinary research in the field of AI and design, applying technology to fashion design and innovation.

Verasonics Launches Enhancements for the Vantage™ Research Ultrasound System: Permissive License Sharing and New Transducers

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Verasonics, Inc. , the leader in research ultrasound, today announced it has enhanced the Vantage Research Ultrasound System with the introduction of the Verasonics Permissive License and new transducers, including a 15 MHz Row-Column Array and three general imaging transducers.

Key Points: 
  • Verasonics, Inc. , the leader in research ultrasound, today announced it has enhanced the Vantage Research Ultrasound System with the introduction of the Verasonics Permissive License and new transducers, including a 15 MHz Row-Column Array and three general imaging transducers.
  • “Today, we are excited to offer the Verasonics Permissive License which was based on customer feedback,” said Jon K. Daigle, President and Chief Executive Officer at Verasonics.
  • Verasonics provides example scripts for imaging and simulation support for the transducer with the Vantage 256 Research Ultrasound System.
  • Verasonics has launched a new series of general imaging transducers in collaboration with HUMANSCAN to provide more options for research imaging needs.

FOX Corporation Deploys Zixi For Affiliate Contribution

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling cost-efficient and highly scalable live broadcast-quality video over any IP network or protocol and provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP®), today announced that FOX Corporation has deployed Zixi for the initial delivery of the channels from their 190 local affiliates to their digital MVPD partners. The Zixi Broadcaster for broadcast quality live video delivery and ZEN Master and the Intelligent Data Platform (IDP) for system management, orchestration and monitoring have been deployed as part of the complex workflow.

Key Points: 
  • FOX affiliates use Zixi to transmit the streams to Zixi Broadcasters hosted in AWS that provide the option to transcode each stream into the appropriate format before egress to the MVPDs.
  • "Zixi has been a very collaborative partner in helping us design and implement our broadcast affiliate contribution workflow, and their ZEN Master product gives us excellent visibility into the health of the system.
  • Choosing Zixi has undoubtedly contributed enormously to us meeting our rollout timeline," said Alastair Hamilton, SVP Distribution Engineering, FOX Corporation.
  • "At scale IP and cloud-based workflows like FOX, with a few hundred channels quickly become thousands of streams," said Gordon Brooks, CEO, Zixi.

FOX Corporation Deploys Zixi For Affiliate Contribution

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling cost-efficient and highly scalable live broadcast-quality video over any IP network or protocol and provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP®), today announced that FOX Corporation has deployed Zixi for the initial delivery of the channels from their 190 local affiliates to their digital MVPD partners. The Zixi Broadcaster for broadcast quality live video delivery and ZEN Master and the Intelligent Data Platform (IDP) for system management, orchestration and monitoring have been deployed as part of the complex workflow.

Key Points: 
  • FOX affiliates use Zixi to transmit the streams to Zixi Broadcasters hosted in AWS that provide the option to transcode each stream into the appropriate format before egress to the MVPDs.
  • "Zixi has been a very collaborative partner in helping us design and implement our broadcast affiliate contribution workflow, and their ZEN Master product gives us excellent visibility into the health of the system.
  • Choosing Zixi has undoubtedly contributed enormously to us meeting our rollout timeline," said Alastair Hamilton, SVP Distribution Engineering, FOX Corporation.
  • "At scale IP and cloud-based workflows like FOX, with a few hundred channels quickly become thousands of streams," said Gordon Brooks, CEO, Zixi.

ZIXI TO FEATURE DRAMATIC EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENTS AND INDUSTRY LOWEST TCO AT IBC 2023

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling cost-efficient and highly scalable live broadcast-quality video over any IP network or protocol and provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP), today announced a comprehensive presence at IBC 2023. Beginning on Friday, Sept 15th and running through Monday, Sept 18th, at the Amsterdam RAI Convention Center in Hall 5 booth #A.85, Zixi will demonstrate features and functionality that enable content creators and distributors to effortlessly reach worldwide audiences leveraging the Zixi Enabled Network of over 1000 media companies and 400 technology partners globally exchanging live video, creating powerful acceleration of new content acquisition, business models, and opportunities to reduce cost and generate revenue.

Key Points: 
  • Zixi will also exhibit new capabilities of the SDVP including ultra-low latency with unparalleled throughput, compute and efficiency improvements that enable workflow optimization and significant cost savings.
  • The superior efficiency eliminates the need for excessive virtual machines, leading to reduced infrastructure requirements and substantial cost savings.
  • OneWeb ( OneWeb) will demonstrate Zixi support in its delivery ecosystem which enables high-speed, low latency connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities around the world.
  • "At a scale and scope unparalleled in the market, we are making Zixi your only choice to efficiently deploy large scale IP distribution systems reliably and securely."

ZIXI TO FEATURE DRAMATIC EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENTS AND INDUSTRY LOWEST TCO AT IBC 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 1, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling cost-efficient and highly scalable live broadcast-quality video over any IP network or protocol and provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP), today announced a comprehensive presence at IBC 2023. Beginning on Friday, Sept 15th and running through Monday, Sept 18th, at the Amsterdam RAI Convention Center in Hall 5 booth #A.85, Zixi will demonstrate features and functionality that enable content creators and distributors to effortlessly reach worldwide audiences leveraging the Zixi Enabled Network of over 1000 media companies and 400 technology partners globally exchanging live video, creating powerful acceleration of new content acquisition, business models, and opportunities to reduce cost and generate revenue.

Key Points: 
  • Zixi will also exhibit new capabilities of the SDVP including ultra-low latency with unparalleled throughput, compute and efficiency improvements that enable workflow optimization and significant cost savings.
  • The superior efficiency eliminates the need for excessive virtual machines, leading to reduced infrastructure requirements and substantial cost savings.
  • OneWeb ( OneWeb) will demonstrate Zixi support in its delivery ecosystem which enables high-speed, low latency connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities around the world.
  • "At a scale and scope unparalleled in the market, we are making Zixi your only choice to efficiently deploy large scale IP distribution systems reliably and securely."

Brett Cohen Named CEO of Recovery Centers of America

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Monday, July 31, 2023

King of Prussia, PA, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA), the premier healthcare network for substance use disorder treatment, today named Brett I. Cohen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Points: 
  • King of Prussia, PA, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recovery Centers of America (RCA), the premier healthcare network for substance use disorder treatment, today named Brett I. Cohen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Cohen succeeds J. Brian O’Neill as CEO of the company.
  • Cohen was most recently Chief Operating Officer at Sevita, a leading home and community-based healthcare provider with over 40,000 employees.
  • If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is available 24/7.

GLOBAL SARCOMA THERAPY NOW LISTED ON PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME

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Monday, July 31, 2023

SINGAPORE, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AUSTRALIAN cancer patients who have been diagnosed with rare soft tissue sarcomas will now have affordable access to a global therapy shown to improve survival, following its listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AUSTRALIAN cancer patients who have been diagnosed with rare soft tissue sarcomas will now have affordable access to a global therapy shown to improve survival, following its listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
  • So, for patients to have access to a global therapy in their own country is wonderful news."
  • "For too long, sarcoma patients have been unable to access all therapies which may provide benefit," he said.
  • YONDELIS is marketed in Australia by independent pharmaceutical company Specialised Therapeutics, under an exclusive license arrangement with international partner PharmaMar.

Disney Launches Global Create 100 Campaign to Celebrate Creativity and Support Make-A-Wish With $1 Million Donation

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Today marks the launch of Create 100 , a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling.

Key Points: 
  • Today marks the launch of Create 100 , a global celebration of creativity marking 100 years of Disney storytelling.
  • To begin, Disney is commemorating the launch with a $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish to support the granting of life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
  • The life-size piece titled ‘Structural Sorcerer — a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Sculpture’ was commissioned by Disney and designed by ALASKA ALASKA.
  • The life-changing wishes include shopping sprees, studio visits, theme park and resort vacations, cruises, talent meet-and-greets, sports-themed experiences and more.