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BEACON BIOSIGNALS EXPANDS SLEEP ANALYSIS CAPABILITIES WITH FDA CLEARANCE OF SLEEPSTAGEML

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Diagnosis, Neurology, EEG, Guilloché, Sleep, Harvard Medical School, DSM-IV codes, Machine learning, Psychiatry, Algorithm, Interest, Patient, PSG, Research, Beacon, Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy, Biosignal, Clinical trial, PCCP, Literature, FDA, Neurodegenerative disease, Pharmaceutical industry

BOSTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Biosignals announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for SleepStageML™️, an advanced machine learning software that automatically stages sleep from electroencephalogram (EEG) signals of clinical polysomnography (PSG) recordings to aid in the diagnosis and evaluation of sleep and sleep-related disorders. Beacon Biosignals is a health technology company focused on accelerating the development of therapies for neurological, psychiatric, and sleep disorders, and SleepStageML opens the door for more consistent, efficient, and precise sleep staging for these therapeutic areas. This latest clearance complements Beacon's previous FDA clearance of the Dreem 3S wearable headband and integrated algorithms, providing a comprehensive solution for precisely measuring sleep architecture across home and clinical settings.

Key Points: 
  • Beacon Biosignals is a health technology company focused on accelerating the development of therapies for neurological, psychiatric, and sleep disorders, and SleepStageML opens the door for more consistent, efficient, and precise sleep staging for these therapeutic areas.
  • This latest clearance complements Beacon's previous FDA clearance of the Dreem 3S wearable headband and integrated algorithms, providing a comprehensive solution for precisely measuring sleep architecture across home and clinical settings.
  • "With FDA clearances for both SleepStageML and Dreem 3S™ headband, Beacon now provides an unparalleled capability to measure sleep physiology whether studies are conducted in-home or in-clinic," said Jacob Donoghue, MD, PhD, CEO of Beacon Biosignals.
  • This FDA clearance represents a major milestone that bolsters Beacon Biosignals' powerful machine learning platform for rapidly analyzing large neurophysiology datasets.

Horatio Alger Association Announces Beacon of Hope Scholarship Program in Partnership with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Employment, Partnership, Education, Vocational education, USCRI, Beacon, CTE, Student, American Dream, Survivor, Autumn, Refugee, Dream

"The Horatio Alger Association believes that every young person should have access to the benefits and opportunities higher education provides," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.

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  • "The Horatio Alger Association believes that every young person should have access to the benefits and opportunities higher education provides," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • The College/University Beacon of Hope Program will award scholarships of $10,000, and its CTE equivalent will award scholarships of $5,000.
  • "We are proud to launch this special and impactful new program," said James F. Dicke, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association, visit our website, or follow the Association on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Beacon Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Net sales increased 16.8% compared to the prior year to $2.30 billion, a Company record for fourth quarter net sales.

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  • Net sales increased 16.8% compared to the prior year to $2.30 billion, a Company record for fourth quarter net sales.
  • Fourth quarter results compared to the prior year period were driven by higher net sales.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased and retired $11.0 million of its common stock through open market repurchases.
  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, we revised our definition of when a branch classification changes from acquired to existing.

Beacon Global Strategies Adds Two National Security Experts to Its Growing Team and Announces Several Senior Promotions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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"Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."

Key Points: 
  • "Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Barry, Julie, Ivan, and Louis on their well-deserved promotions."
  • Prior to joining Beacon, Mr. Hall served as Senior Director for Growth at Peraton, overseeing growth pursuits at the National Security Agency (NSA) across three business units.
  • Before joining BGS, Ms. Grundman was a Senior Manager at PwC UK, where she led the Cybersecurity in Mergers & Acquisitions team.
  • Prior to IronNet, Ms. Grundman oversaw the cybersecurity portfolio at Business Executives for National Security (BENS), working closely with government partners.

UNDERWATER PERFORMANCES SHINE IN CAPTIVATING NEW MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE BY FLOAT4 AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The majestic multimedia installation immerses guests in a fantasy world where surreal characters come to life, suspended in a dreamlike environment.

Key Points: 
  • The majestic multimedia installation immerses guests in a fantasy world where surreal characters come to life, suspended in a dreamlike environment.
  • The captivating behind-the-scenes feature ' Opulence Unveiled ' offers a glimpse into the process behind the creation of the Opulence piece.
  • The hotel lobby, designed by Rockwell Group, has been a prominent feature of the resort since The Cosmopolitan first opened in 2010.
  • Eight monumental 16 foot tall columns, covered in digital displays, offer an unparalleled and visually captivating experience for visitors as they enter the resort.

USSOCOM Awards OTA Agreement to Beacon AI to Improve Aircraft Routing and Safety

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Beacon AI, an artificial intelligence aviation technology company, was awarded a Phase 2 prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement from U.S. Special Operations Command to enhance their AI copilot assistant to optimize aircraft operations and improve aircraft route selection.

Key Points: 
  • MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Beacon AI, an artificial intelligence aviation technology company, was awarded a Phase 2 prototype Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement from U.S. Special Operations Command to enhance their AI copilot assistant to optimize aircraft operations and improve aircraft route selection.
  • Beacon AI has made significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence for aviation.
  • They have developed an AI copilot system to enhance flight safety and efficiency, effectively building a real-world `R2-D2` assistant to aid pilots.
  • The partnership between USSOCOM and Beacon AI underscores an alignment and commitment to boost mission success, aircraft safety, and operational productivity through advanced technology integration into military operations.

Beacon Behavioral Partners Celebrates Expansion Across the Southeast United States

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beacon Behavioral Partners , a leading provider of support services for behavioral health practices, announces the success of its expanding network, marked by the recent addition of nine new partner clinics to its expanding network across the Southeastern United States.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beacon Behavioral Partners , a leading provider of support services for behavioral health practices, announces the success of its expanding network, marked by the recent addition of nine new partner clinics to its expanding network across the Southeastern United States.
  • “We at Beacon are dedicated to building the best network for the best behavioral care possible, and we are immensely proud of the thriving Partner ecosystem we’ve been able to build over the past year,” said Sean Wendell, CEO of Beacon Behavioral Partners.
  • Leveraging 25 years of ownership expertise, Beacon Behavioral Partners now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas.
  • To learn more about Beacon Behavioral Partners, visit beaconbhpartners.com .

Kartoon Studios’ Kids Media and Marketing Agency, Beacon Media Group, Grows Revenues, Client Base, and Delivers Successful Campaign Results in 2023

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beacon Media Group, the media and marketing agency subsidiary of Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE American: TOON) specializing in kids and family, announces a series of achievements and milestones attained in 2023, which the Company believes further position Beacon Media as a leader in the market, and are expected to contribute to growth in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Beacon Media concluded 2023 with solid performance due to its strategic efforts, leading to a year-over-year growth of 29% in billed commission and a 5% increase in billed media.
  • This positive trend is expected to continue in 2024, buoyed by advertiser support for planned pre-Easter and spring campaigns.
  • Additionally, Beacon Media Group has expanded its client base with six new advertisers and has continued to deliver innovative marketing campaigns for its clients, reaffirming its leadership in the industry.
  • This enabled Beacon Media to expand and work with new clients, increase market penetration, and further demonstrate its unique ability to cater to diverse client needs.

Charter Next Generation Promotes Greg Jorgensen as CFO

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced the promotion of Greg Jorgensen as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, announced the promotion of Greg Jorgensen as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Jorgensen will oversee all financial activities, including financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations and risk management, as well as information technology.
  • "Greg understands how to drive a purpose-driven organization, and I am confident he will be instrumental in achieving our ambitious growth goals."
  • Jorgensen is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University.

How Can Decun Change Ethereum's L2: CoinEx Research Position

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
L1, Research, Beacon, EVM, ETH, Cryptocurrency

CoinEx specialists described Dencun as a major Ethereum (ETH) upgrade set to include five EIPs, among which EIP-4844 receives the most market attention.

Key Points: 
  • CoinEx specialists described Dencun as a major Ethereum (ETH) upgrade set to include five EIPs, among which EIP-4844 receives the most market attention.
  • The core novelty of Dencun, according to the latest report of CoinEx Research, will be so-called Proto-Danksharding, known as EIP-4844.
  • As explained by CoinEx Research, in order to ensure the security and immutability of the new mechanism, Ethereum (ETH) will introduce the KZG Polynomial Commitment.
  • How can Dencun change Ethereum's L1 and L2: CoinEx Research Position
    The core of the Dencun upgrade is EIP-4844, which directly improves layer-2 throughput and reduces overall transaction fees by introducing blobs.