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Interoperability Institute Participates in 2021 CMS HL7® FHIR® Connectathon, Tests New Open-Source Sandbox Offering

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Monday, August 2, 2021

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interoperability Institute (IOI) joined more than 100 developers, programmers, technology experts, analysts, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) colleagues to learn about emerging APIs and HL7 FHIR implementation by participating in the 2021 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) HL7 FHIR Connectathon.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interoperability Institute (IOI) joined more than 100 developers, programmers, technology experts, analysts, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) colleagues to learn about emerging APIs and HL7 FHIR implementation by participating in the 2021 Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) HL7 FHIR Connectathon.
The focus of the event was to:
Educate interested parties at CMS and within the health IT community about HL7 FHIR, FHIR implementation guides (IGs) and their real-world uses.
AdvancingFHIRstandards is a key component of movingthe healthcare industry towards true interoperability, said Mary Kratz, Executive Vice President of Interoperability Institute.
In addition to MELD, IOI also provides a private sandbox called Interoperability Land, a fee-for-service locker sandbox offering available on the AWS Marketplace.

DuPont Performance Building Solutions Leader Appointed to the Residential International Energy Conservation Code Committee

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Construction, Building codes, Building engineering, International standards, Articles, Academic disciplines, Architecture, Energy conservation, International Energy Conservation Code, IECC, DuPont, Building code

WILMINGTON, Del., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) is proud to announce that Amy Schmidt, Building Codes Advocacy Manager for DuPont Performance Building Solutions, has been appointed by the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors to the newly formed Residential International Energy Conservation Code Committee.

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WILMINGTON, Del., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) is proud to announce that Amy Schmidt, Building Codes Advocacy Manager for DuPont Performance Building Solutions, has been appointed by the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors to the newly formed Residential International Energy Conservation Code Committee.
This committee is responsible for the development of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
She was one of nearly 350 applicants and one of 48 individuals appointed to the Residential Energy Committee.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life.

International Code Council Launches “Code on a Mission” Challenge Urging Adoption of Modern Energy Efficiency Codes

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Articles, Construction, Building codes, International standards, Academic disciplines, Building engineering, Energy conservation, Building, International Energy Conservation Code, International Building Code, United States energy building codes, Climate change policy of California

The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions launched its Code on a Mission challenge today which aims to have over a third of the U.S. population covered by the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by the end of 2023.

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The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions launched its Code on a Mission challenge today which aims to have over a third of the U.S. population covered by the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by the end of 2023.
As communities race to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase energy efficiency, modern and innovative energy codes are essential.
The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.
Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

The U.S. Department of Energy analysis finds significant energy and carbon improvements in 2021 International Energy Conservation Code

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Friday, May 14, 2021

Building codes, International standards, Construction, Academic disciplines, Physical sciences, XC2, Building engineering, Energy conservation, International Energy Conservation Code, Building, IECC, Climate change mitigation

b'Washington, D.C., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, D.C. \xe2\x80\x94 Preliminary analysis released by the U.S. Department of Energy\xc2\xa0(DOE)\xc2\xa0finds that the\xc2\xa0residential provisions of the\xc2\xa02021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)\xc2\xa0are\xc2\xa09.38\xc2\xa0percent more efficient than the 2018 edition and reduce greenhouse gas\xc2\xa0(GHG)\xc2\xa0emissions by\xc2\xa08.66 percent.

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b'Washington, D.C., May 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, D.C. \xe2\x80\x94 Preliminary analysis released by the U.S. Department of Energy\xc2\xa0(DOE)\xc2\xa0finds that the\xc2\xa0residential provisions of the\xc2\xa02021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)\xc2\xa0are\xc2\xa09.38\xc2\xa0percent more efficient than the 2018 edition and reduce greenhouse gas\xc2\xa0(GHG)\xc2\xa0emissions by\xc2\xa08.66 percent.
The International Code Council has developed the IECC for over three decades; it is one of the International Codes, the most widely used and adopted set of building safety codes in the world.
\xe2\x80\x9cDOE\xe2\x80\x99s analysis confirms the significant contributions of the IECC to date.\xc2\xa0Adoption and effective implementation\xc2\xa0by state and local governments\xc2\xa0are\xc2\xa0critical next steps towards ensuring the\xc2\xa0IECC\xe2\x80\x99s benefits are\xc2\xa0realized.\xc2\xa0We\xc2\xa0look forward to continued work with DOE and other agencies\xc2\xa0in\xc2\xa0assisting\xc2\xa0states\xc2\xa0and localities\xc2\xa0in\xc2\xa0their\xc2\xa0efforts to\xc2\xa0address climate change\xc2\xa0and reduce\xc2\xa0residential\xc2\xa0energy bills.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Code Council will continue the significant progress\xc2\xa0captured in the 2021 IECC through\xc2\xa0new commitments embedded in the scope and intent of the 2024 edition and beyond\xc2\xa0including improvements from edition to edition; the inclusion of zero energy\xc2\xa0building pathways today and\xc2\xa0paths to\xc2\xa0zero energy by\xc2\xa02030;\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0the\xc2\xa0inclusion of additional GHG reduction strategies like electric vehicle charging and building electrification.\xc2\xa0These commitments were announced in\xc2\xa0a new energy efficiency and GHG reduction framework issued in March, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency:\xc2\xa0A Path Forward\xc2\xa0on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate .\nThe International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.
Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.\n'

2-Wire and 4-Wire Voiceband Measurements

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

International standards, Telecommunications, Electrical engineering, Electronics, Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality, Perceptual Objective Listening Quality Analysis, Intermodulation, NOiSE

b'GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom test and measurement solutions, addressed the press regarding their MAPS\xe2\x84\xa2 APS emulator for performing voiceband measurements of legacy 2-wire and 4-wire voice grade circuits.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGL\xe2\x80\x99s test tools can be configured to simulate 2-wire calls with FXO and FXS ports and 4-wire calls with VF ports to provide various voiceband measurements.

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b'GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GL Communications Inc., a global leader in telecom test and measurement solutions, addressed the press regarding their MAPS\xe2\x84\xa2 APS emulator for performing voiceband measurements of legacy 2-wire and 4-wire voice grade circuits.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGL\xe2\x80\x99s test tools can be configured to simulate 2-wire calls with FXO and FXS ports and 4-wire calls with VF ports to provide various voiceband measurements.
The voiceband measurement tests supported are - Voice Quality Test (VQT) using PESQ or POLQA algorithms, Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Level, Three Tone Slope (Gain Slope), C Notch Noise, 1004 Hz Net Loss, Attenuation Distortion, Intermodulation Distortion, and Impulse Noise,\xe2\x80\x9d said Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications.\nPerform voiceband measurement tests for Central Office, PBX, Gateway, Analog/Digital/VoIP Networks\nGL Communications is a global provider of telecom test and measurement solutions.
GL\xe2\x80\x99s solutions are used to verify quality and reliability of Wireless (4G LTE, 3G, 2G), SONET/SDH, Ethernet/IP, TDM, and PSTN networks.\n'

Komainu Granted ISAE 3402 Type 1 and ISO 27001:2013 Security Certifications

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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HELIER, Jersey, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Komainu ("the Company"), a regulated digital asset custody services provider built by institutions for institutions, today announced it has secured the ISO 27001:2013 and ISAE 3402 Type 1 certifications, completing the external auditing process.

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HELIER, Jersey, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Komainu ("the Company"), a regulated digital asset custody services provider built by institutions for institutions, today announced it has secured the ISO 27001:2013 and ISAE 3402 Type 1 certifications, completing the external auditing process.
The audit was completed through an independent third-party, which granted the ISAE 3402 Type 1 to Komainu.
These two certifications of our platform\'s security and controls through third-party testing is the latest step for Komainu in establishing itself as the go-to provider of institutional-grade custody solutions.
Headquartered in Jersey, Komainu merges best in class financial services with the highest security standards for the next generation of institutional custody.

Komainu Granted ISAE 3402 Type 1 and ISO 27001:2013 Security Certifications

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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HELIER, Jersey, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Komainu ("the Company"), a regulated digital asset custody services provider built by institutions for institutions, today announced it has secured the ISO 27001:2013 and ISAE 3402 Type 1 certifications, completing the external auditing process.

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HELIER, Jersey, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Komainu ("the Company"), a regulated digital asset custody services provider built by institutions for institutions, today announced it has secured the ISO 27001:2013 and ISAE 3402 Type 1 certifications, completing the external auditing process.
The audit was completed through an independent third-party, which granted the ISAE 3402 Type 1 to Komainu.
These two certifications of our platform\'s security and controls through third-party testing is the latest step for Komainu in establishing itself as the go-to provider of institutional-grade custody solutions.
Headquartered in Jersey, Komainu merges best in class financial services with the highest security standards for the next generation of institutional custody.

InterSystems Joins Vulcan FHIR® ACCELERATOR™ Program to Expand Interoperability in Life Sciences

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

InterSystems , a creative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve the most critical scalability, interoperability, and speed problems, today announced its membership in the Vulcan FHIR ACCELERATOR Program , a new multi-stakeholder initiative launched by Health Level Seven International (HL7) to empower clinical researchers with greater interoperability.

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InterSystems , a creative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve the most critical scalability, interoperability, and speed problems, today announced its membership in the Vulcan FHIR ACCELERATOR Program , a new multi-stakeholder initiative launched by Health Level Seven International (HL7) to empower clinical researchers with greater interoperability.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210331005087/en/
InterSystems joins leaders from government and regulatory agencies, standards development organizations, academic institutions, life sciences and technology companies, to extend the capabilities of HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) beyond clinical care to include clinical research.
The Vulcan FHIR ACCELERATOR Program is designed to mitigate those delays by modernizing the sharing and representation of clinical data and translational discovery for clinical researchers through FHIR standards.
More information on the Vulcan FHIR ACCELERATOR Program and the projects goals can be found here: www.hl7.org/vulcan
Health Level Seven International (HL7) is an ANSI-accredited, not-for-profit standards developing organization with the mission of empowering global health interoperability.

Chroma First in Taiwan to Receive SGS ISO 26262 ASIL-D Certification for Powertrain Components

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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TAOYUAN, Taiwan, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, March 31st2021, Chroma ATE became the first manufacturer in Taiwan in supplying automotive powertrain components to be granted ASIL-D, the highest classification of automotive hazard defined within ISO 26262.

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TAOYUAN, Taiwan, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, March 31st2021, Chroma ATE became the first manufacturer in Taiwan in supplying automotive powertrain components to be granted ASIL-D, the highest classification of automotive hazard defined within ISO 26262.
ISO 26262 is internationally accredited as the most advanced automotive safety standard, and has become the norm followed by global automakers and their supply chains.
Jack Kuo, Vice President of SGS Taiwan, expressed: "Functional safety has become widely recognized and valued by international manufacturers.
Now, the ISO 26262 certification has reinforced Chroma's foundation in the field of automotive electronic components, showing that Chroma provides EV automakers with quality products and better services," saidIshih Tseng, President of Chroma.

HealthLX Supports Gravity Project in Advancing Interoperability with Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Data

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

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GRAFTON, Wis., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HealthLX announced today that it is supporting the growing collaboration of health care systems, digital health companies, community-based organizations, government agencies, and consumer advocacy groups leading national efforts to accelerate social determinants of health (SDOH) data interoperability through the Gravity Project.

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GRAFTON, Wis., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HealthLX announced today that it is supporting the growing collaboration of health care systems, digital health companies, community-based organizations, government agencies, and consumer advocacy groups leading national efforts to accelerate social determinants of health (SDOH) data interoperability through the Gravity Project.
"SDOH data interoperability is one of the most complex interoperability challenges faced by the healthcare industry, and we're delighted to help solve it," said Will Tesch, CEO of HealthLX.
The Gravity Project is defining coded data elements and associated value sets to represent social determinants of health data documented in EHRs across four clinical activities: screening, diagnosis, goals setting, and interventions.
The HealthLX platform supports FHIR natively, and also supports an array of older healthcare data standards (HL7 v2, EDI, CDA).