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IR-MED Reports 92% Efficacy for PressureSafe™ in Early, Non-Invasive, Skin Color Agnostic Detection of Pressure Injuries

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The objective of the study was to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and usability of PressureSafe to detect early-stage pressure injuries Stage 1 / suspected deep tissue injuries (sDTI) before skin breakage, compared to standard of care.

Key Points: 
  • The objective of the study was to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and usability of PressureSafe to detect early-stage pressure injuries Stage 1 / suspected deep tissue injuries (sDTI) before skin breakage, compared to standard of care.
  • PressureSafe detected biomarkers and changes in tissue structures under the skin’s surface as they relate to pressure injuries.
  • The 14-day efficacy portion of the single arm, bi-center study evaluated 38 patients at high risk of pressure injury development.
  • Based on these data, the study concluded that PressureSafe is a safe, efficient, and valuable method for early detection of pressure injuries.

Infinicept Partners with Parachute Advisory to Amplify Success of Embedded Payments

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Monday, February 19, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinicept, a leading provider of embedded payments, and Parachute Advisory , a consulting firm specializing in payments solutions, today announced a partnership designed to amplify success for software companies adding embedded payments through Infinicept’s Launchpay service.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinicept, a leading provider of embedded payments, and Parachute Advisory , a consulting firm specializing in payments solutions, today announced a partnership designed to amplify success for software companies adding embedded payments through Infinicept’s Launchpay service.
  • Parachute Advisory will work with Infinicept to support customers’ specific consulting needs and together the companies will help joint customers go-to-market faster.
  • “Parachute Advisory offers valuable consulting services to companies looking to get up and running quickly with our industry-leading Payfac-as-a-Service offering,” said Scott Agatep, Infinicept COO and GM of Launchpay.
  • Under the partnership, Parachute Advisory will work with customers to provide additional go-to-market support for Infinicept’s Launchpay customers.

S&B Appoints Jeff Sipes as CEO

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Mr. Sipes has served as S&B’s chief commercial officer since 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Sipes has served as S&B’s chief commercial officer since 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307636885/en/
    Jeff Sipes was named Chief Executive Officer of S&B.
  • Jeff is the leader who can successfully guide the company to capitalize on these opportunities.
  • Slaughter and Mr. Brookshire, who have served as S&B’s Chairman and CEO respectively, will continue as directors.

Biktarvy® Demonstrates High Rates of Viral Suppression in People With HIV and Comorbidities

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“People with HIV and comorbid conditions or pre-existing treatment resistance can often face complex and evolving treatment needs.

Key Points: 
  • “People with HIV and comorbid conditions or pre-existing treatment resistance can often face complex and evolving treatment needs.
  • The ALLIANCE trial is the first randomized clinical trial of TAF- vs TDF-based regimens in treatment naïve adults with HIV /HBV coinfection.
  • Additionally, ALLIANCE participants treated with Biktarvy exhibited numerically higher levels of HBV viral suppression and seroconversion.
  • The primary outcome measure is viral suppression rates at Week 24, defined as HIV-1 RNA ˂50 copies/mL.

Ryan Strengthens Property Tax Practice with Acquisition of Consulting Business of Popp Hutcheson PLLC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced the acquisition of the property tax consulting business of Popp Hutcheson PLLC (Popp Hutcheson), a preeminent property tax firm based in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced the acquisition of the property tax consulting business of Popp Hutcheson PLLC (Popp Hutcheson), a preeminent property tax firm based in Austin, Texas.
  • As part of the acquisition, Popp Hutcheson professionals providing property tax consulting and appeal management services have joined Ryan.
  • Concurrently, Ryan has also acquired the assets of Popp Hutcheson that principally support the property tax consulting business.
  • Legal professionals and related assets of Popp Hutcheson will be acquired by Ryan Law PLLC in a separate, simultaneous transaction.

JLL Partners Announces Managing Director Promotions

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Monday, March 4, 2024

JLL Partners (“JLL” or the “Firm”), a New York-based middle market private equity firm focused on investing in businesses in the healthcare, aerospace and defense, and business services sectors, today announced the appointments of Vikas Mouli and James Shillito to the position of Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • JLL Partners (“JLL” or the “Firm”), a New York-based middle market private equity firm focused on investing in businesses in the healthcare, aerospace and defense, and business services sectors, today announced the appointments of Vikas Mouli and James Shillito to the position of Managing Director.
  • Mr. Mouli joined JLL in 2017 as a Vice President focusing on healthcare investments and will continue to build on this expertise as a Managing Director.
  • Before joining JLL, Mr. Mouli worked in private equity serving as an Associate at TPG Growth.
  • Dan Agroskin, a Managing Partner at JLL said, “We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Vikas and James to Managing Director.

Vonage Wins Best Virtual Agent Platform at CX Awards 2024

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The company won the Best Virtual Agent Platform award for its low code/no code solution, Vonage AI Studio .

Key Points: 
  • The company won the Best Virtual Agent Platform award for its low code/no code solution, Vonage AI Studio .
  • "We are delighted to have been recognised by the CX Awards for Vonage AI Studio,” said Savinay Berry, EVP of Product and Engineering for Vonage.
  • "Vonage’s exceptional virtual agent platform has helped push the category forward, and we are thrilled to see its accomplishments acknowledged at CX Awards 2024," said Charlie Mitchell, senior editor at CX Today and host of the awards.
  • The CX Awards are hosted and presented by CX Today, a leading international news organisation honouring excellence across the customer experience technology industry.

Unicorn Group Becomes Visa Principal Member in Switzerland

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Unicorn Group , a leading provider of online payment processing and multi-currency merchant services, is now a Principal Member of Visa and offering new promotions for Swiss-based online retailers and startup businesses in Switzerland.

Key Points: 
  • Unicorn Group , a leading provider of online payment processing and multi-currency merchant services, is now a Principal Member of Visa and offering new promotions for Swiss-based online retailers and startup businesses in Switzerland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304095778/en/
    Accept online payments in Switzerland with Unicorn Group, a Visa Principal Member (Photo: Business Wire)
    Unicorn Group is a leading FinTech company renowned for its ability to process more global payment methods for online merchants.
  • Unicorn Group, as a Visa Principal Member, can now unlock exciting benefits and opportunities for its merchants.
  • Unicorn Group is proud to be certified a Principal Member of Visa and strives to boost e-commerce growth in Switzerland.

Principal® named one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Principal Financial Group® has been once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.

Key Points: 
  • Principal Financial Group® has been once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.
  • The company’s inclusion in the 2024 list makes the 13th time Principal® has been recognized for its ethical leadership and business practices since the Ethisphere list launched in 2006.
  • The listed 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® Honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 12.3 percentage points from January 2019 to January 2024 according to Ethisphere’s Ethics Index metrics.
  • That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by our panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of applicants.

Caesars Sportsbook Accepts Legalized Mobile Sports Wagers on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Lands in North Carolina; First Within State Borders

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced its premier sports wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, became the first sportsbook to launch legalized mobile sports betting in the state of North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced its premier sports wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, became the first sportsbook to launch legalized mobile sports betting in the state of North Carolina.
  • Made possible under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and through Caesars’ expanded relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Caesars Sportsbook app is now exclusively accepting mobile sports bets at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC, Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, NC and on surrounding Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal lands .
  • Convenient cash deposits and withdrawals for Caesars Sportsbook mobile accounts are also available at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel.
  • This 21 and older policy applies to all sports wagering operations conducted by Caesars Sportsbook in North Carolina, including on the Caesars Sportsbook app and at both Caesars destinations in the state.