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Mark Farrah Associates Presents Private-Sector Health Insurance Benefits Data in its 5500 Employer Health Plus

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , presents 5500 Employer Health Plus .

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  • Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , presents 5500 Employer Health Plus .
  • This tool has been designed to simplify the analysis of employer health & welfare benefits including health, drug, dental, vision, disability and other benefits.
  • MFA’s 5500 Employer Health Plus uniquely focuses on health & ancillary benefits purchased by private sector employers and the relationships employers have with contracted insurers, administrators and brokers.
  • Data sources include Form 5500 filings and related schedules for plans that have the indication of providing health & welfare benefits.

Perennial Partners Selects SS&C for Unit Registry Services

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

WINDSOR, Conn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Perennial Partners, a leading Australian asset manager, has retained SS&C Global Investor and Distribution Solutions (GIDS) for unit registry services.

Key Points: 
  • WINDSOR, Conn., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Perennial Partners, a leading Australian asset manager, has retained SS&C Global Investor and Distribution Solutions (GIDS) for unit registry services.
  • "As we've grown, we have wanted to streamline unit registry / call centre services across all of our products listed Managed Funds, Unit Trusts and VCLP/Private Asset," said Suzanne Bentley, Head of Operations at Perennial.
  • SS&C's services will include transaction and distribution processing, AML/KYC, regulatory reporting, call center services and the Digital 360 investor services suite.
  • We look forward to working with Perennial Partners to provide their investors and advisors with the best service experience."

DENTSU LAUNCHES MERKURY FOR MEDIA, NEXT EVOLUTION OF ENTIRELY PEOPLE-INFORMED AND ACTIVATED MEDIA

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dentsu announced today the official launch of Merkury for Media, the network's latest offering within its unrivaled global data, identity, and insights platform, Merkury. The new product is the only one live in-market today where every dollar of media is placed using first-party people data optimized to business outcomes as the root of all linear and digital media planning and buying.  Dentsu's global Merkury product suite will continue to expand in scope and scale in new markets across enterprise, media and creative capabilities in the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • With Merkury for Media we can make media dollars work harder in unrivaled fashion through data-driven, customer-centric experiences, intelligent media allocations and optimizations that drive higher business value and media performance for our clients," said Sean Reardon, CEO, Americas Media Practice, dentsu.
  • The Merkury Audience Builder interface provides the seamless integration of client first-party data, in a connected, brand-safe environment, anonymized Merkury IDs of 268MM adults inclusive of 144MM households.
  • Merkury IDs can be enriched with 10k+ proprietary and marketplace consumer data attributes including customized survey-based behavior and motivation data.
  • Based on premier plans built within Merkury Planner, Merkury Activate reaches a client's first-party-based audience segments at scale without cookies.

Stetson University Named a Top Game Design Program in the Nation by Princeton Review for Third Year in a Row

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

DELAND, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University has been named one of the Top 50 programs for game design in the country by The Princeton Review for a third year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Stetson University has been named one of the Top 50 programs for game design in the country by The Princeton Review for a third year in a row.
  • DELAND, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stetson University has been named one of the Top 50 programs for game design in the country by The Princeton Review for a third year in a row.
  • The game companies that hire our students include EA Sports, Pipeworks, Red Storm Entertainment, Grove Street Games and more."
  • The Princeton Review surveyed colleges in America, Canada and some countries abroad to compile the list.

SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art Gallery features new exhibit of works by Paul Gerard Somers in show titled Muscle Memory.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

CHICAGO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art opens its new exhibit, Muscle Memory, featuring work by Paul Gerard Somers, on March 29, 2024.

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  • CHICAGO, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art opens its new exhibit, Muscle Memory, featuring work by Paul Gerard Somers, on March 29, 2024.
  • I question the boundaries of masculinity within contemporary society and if and when the toys must be put away."
  • Paul Gerard Somers is an interdisciplinary artist working in fiber, sculpture, painting, drawing, and performance.
  • SoNa Chicago Contemporary Art is located at 1527 N. Ashland Avenue in the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood on Chicago's north side.

DataDome Account Protect Stops Fraud Before It Happens, Delivering Instant Savings to Enterprises Worldwide

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DataDome, a leading provider of AI-powered online fraud and bot management, today announced the launch of DataDome Account Protect. This innovative solution targets the growing threat of account takeovers and fake account creations that organizations worldwide face, providing robust security for login and registration endpoints against account-based attacks for business fraud purposes.

Key Points: 
  • DataDome Account Protect Prevents Unnecessary Financial Loss and Costs, Brand Damage & Wasted Team Resources
    NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DataDome , a leading provider of AI-powered online fraud and bot management, today announced the launch of DataDome Account Protect .
  • Analyzing 5 trillion data points per day, DataDome Account Protect addresses this challenge head-on with unparalleled detection accuracy – right from the initial attempt.
  • No matter how an account was compromised or created, DataDome Account Protect identifies and neutralizes suspicious behavior, interrogating every request in under 10 milliseconds.
  • Key benefits of DataDome Account Protect include:
    Prevention of Account Takeovers and Fake Account Creations - Before They Happen: The solution significantly reduces exposure to account fraud at critical user interaction points, thereby protecting users and brand reputation.

Truckstop Survey Indicates Carriers Increased Workload to Stay Profitable

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

BOISE, Idaho, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heading into the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Truckstop conducted an online survey to more than 2,000 of their carrier customers which found that they had to work harder in 2023 to stay profitable.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the decrease in fuel expenses leading to lower costs per mile, over 60% of carriers have identified insurance costs as a significant challenge.
  • Furthermore, the vast majority of carriers underscored the importance of continuously exploring strategies to protect themselves from fraud and theft within the freight industry.
  • "Carriers face a multitude of business challenges every day including volatile market conditions, fraudulent activities and fluctuating profit margins," said Kendra Tucker, chief executive officer, Truckstop.
  • Additionally, Truckstop is offering new customers (attending the show) $50 off for their first three months of Load Board Pro.

ARTAVIA UNVEILS ONE-OF-A-KIND ART IN THE MODEL PARK

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Monday, March 18, 2024

HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARTAVIA, a 2800-acre master-planned community in the north Houston market is unveiling a one-of-a-kind "Model Home Park" featuring commissioned art sculptures at 13 new state-of-the-art model homes brought to you by 10 of Houston's most premier homebuilders.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARTAVIA, a 2800-acre master-planned community in the north Houston market is unveiling a one-of-a-kind "Model Home Park" featuring commissioned art sculptures at 13 new state-of-the-art model homes brought to you by 10 of Houston's most premier homebuilders.
  • "The Grand Opening of this Model Park is an exciting opportunity for homebuyers to experience the vibrant lifestyle that ARTAVIA affords.
  • We are thrilled to offer the most colorful and artful model park the Houston market has ever seen," said Lisa Connell, Marketing Director for AIRIA Development Company, the developer of ARTAVIA.
  • At the heart of ARTAVIA is Dapple Park, a 13-acre community park, overlooking a five-acre lake where you can launch your own kayak or rent paddleboats.

Tax Tip - Security measures to protect taxpayer information

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The CRA continues to enhance its security measures to protect Canadians from fraud and identity theft.

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  • The CRA continues to enhance its security measures to protect Canadians from fraud and identity theft.
  • As an added layer of security, the CRA also encourages Canadians to take a few steps of their own to further protect their personal information.
  • The CRA uses Multi-factor authentication (MFA) throughout its sign-in services as a mandatory enhanced security measure.
  • If a taxpayer notices unsolicited changes on their CRA account, or thinks their information has been compromised, they should immediately report it to the CRA .

Secure Cloud Hosting: Opus Interactive Launches Comprehensive SOC MDR and Cloud Security Services for Enterprise Clients

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

HILLSBORO, Ore., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opus Interactive, a leading provider of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new SOC MDR (Security Operations Center Managed Detection and Response) and cloud security services tailored for enterprise customers. With over 28 years of demonstrated reliability, Opus Interactive continues to expand its offerings, now incorporating Fully manned SOC, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Firewall solutions, and more into its comprehensive suite of services for enterprise customers.

Key Points: 
  • Opus Interactive provides fully manned SOC and secure cloud hosting services to safeguard enterprise business data and infrastructure in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.
  • HILLSBORO, Ore., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Opus Interactive , a leading provider of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new SOC MDR (Security Operations Center Managed Detection and Response) and cloud security services tailored for enterprise customers.
  • Scalability to Accommodate Growing Business Needs: As businesses expand and evolve, Opus Interactive's SOC MDR and cloud security services scale seamlessly to meet growing security requirements without compromising performance or reliability.
  • "With the launch of our SOC MDR and cloud security services, we aim to help enterprise customers strengthen the security posture of their hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments."