ACAP

AM Best Downgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of A-CAP Group Members; Places Credit Ratings Under Review With Negative Implications

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Concurrently, AM Best has placed these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.

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  • Concurrently, AM Best has placed these Credit Ratings (ratings) under review with negative implications.
  • The Long-Term ICR downgrade is based on A-CAP Group’s risk management of reinsurance counterparties and its reliance on those counterparties.
  • The underlying collateral is under review, as well as the financial wherewithal of its unaffiliated reinsurers over the near term.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Holiday trains support Northern Maine charities 

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maine Northern Railway and Irving Woodlands, LLC are partnering with Kiwanis, the Homeless Services of Aroostook and Aroostook County Action Plan (ACAP) to offer the ‘Believe in Wishes’ Holiday Train in Presque Isle, Maine.

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  • PRESQUE ISLE, Maine, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maine Northern Railway and Irving Woodlands, LLC are partnering with Kiwanis, the Homeless Services of Aroostook and Aroostook County Action Plan (ACAP) to offer the ‘Believe in Wishes’ Holiday Train in Presque Isle, Maine.
  • Maine Northern Railway trains adorned with holiday décor and featuring familiar holiday characters will depart from 399 Main Street, beside the city parking lot, on Saturday, December 2 at 10 AM with a second run leaving at 12:30 PM.
  • “Aroostook County is home to so many of our employees and their families,” says Jim Irving, Co-CEO of Maine Northern Railway and Irving Woodlands, LLC.
  • “We’re happy to work with our partners to offer this special holiday event to the community and support charitable organizations who help others every day.”
    While the trains and staff were donated by Maine Northern Railway, the charities took on all other aspects of hosting the community events, including ticket sales.

ACAP names Noridian as a preferred vendor

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Monday, November 13, 2023

FARGO, N.D., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian) , a leader in developing operational solutions for health care programs nationwide, has been named a preferred vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP ).

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  • FARGO, N.D., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian) , a leader in developing operational solutions for health care programs nationwide, has been named a preferred vendor by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP ).
  • As a preferred vendor, Noridian will now offer its customizable, high-quality operational solutions to ACAP’s 80 not-for-profit safety net health plans.
  • “Our member plans look forward to learning more about what Noridian can do to streamline day-to-day operations."
  • “We are honored to be named a preferred vendor by ACAP so we can work toward our common goal of enabling access to quality health care,” says Woody Barela, senior vice president and chief growth officer at Noridian.

Axis Communications Launches Latest in Advanced Video Solutions at ISC East 2023

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Axis Communications furthers its dedication to innovating for a smarter, safer world by announcing its latest video technologies at ISC East 2023.

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  • Axis Communications furthers its dedication to innovating for a smarter, safer world by announcing its latest video technologies at ISC East 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114172828/en/
    Axis Communications introduces new deep learning-enabled panoramic, bullet, and dome cameras, compact video recorders, and enhanced analytics at ISC East 2023.
  • (From top left: AXIS P3735-PLE, AXIS Q1805-LE, AXIS Object Analytics: Crossline counting, AXIS Object Analytics: Occupancy in area, AXIS P3268-SLVE, and AXIS S3008 Mk II & AXIS S3016) (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are proud to expand beyond what traditional surveillance technologies are able to do, leading to new opportunities and enhanced value for customers and partners,” said Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications.
  • We’re pleased to launch these solutions at ISC East, and we’re excited for what we have in store for 2024 and beyond.”
    Axis will demo its newest technologies—along with its other industry-leading video, analytics, audio, intercom, and end-to-end solutions—at ISC East, November 14-16, 2023.

Axis Communications Expands Its Offering in Key Categories with New Solutions Launched at the 2023 Global Security Exchange

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Monday, September 11, 2023

These newest additions to Axis’ growing portfolio will be displayed in booth #3233 alongside the company’s entire collection of products and solutions launched so far in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • These newest additions to Axis’ growing portfolio will be displayed in booth #3233 alongside the company’s entire collection of products and solutions launched so far in 2023.
  • For instance, Axis Edge Vault protects the Axis device ID and simplifies authorization of Axis products on the network.
  • Each of these new solutions will be demoed, along with more of Axis’ latest products, at GSX 2023, booth #3233.
  • For further information about Axis Communications and its entire portfolio of intelligent network solutions, please visit www.axis.com or connect with an Axis representative.

Softheon Launches First AI Tools to Help Health Plans Implement AI Safely and Securely

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Softheon, a cloud-based health tech company that provides the back end technology for payors and health systems, has announced the development of Artificial Intelligence Management for Enterprise (AIME) in its Softheon +AI platform. Using proprietary technology and training data, AIME is designed to support Softheon customers across a range of challenges, from enhancing call center employee knowledge to making it easier to understand and analyze health plan data.

Key Points: 
  • "I'm proud to share that Softheon +AI can help payors take practical, tangible steps towards implementing AI.
  • Softheon +AI can impact customer's experiences across a range of use cases, including:
    AIME - a group of tools focused around conversational AI.
  • "ACAP-member plans understand the promise AI holds to shorten wait times, contain costs, and help optimize health outcomes for enrollees."
  • Softheon +AI is a growing suite of AI tools that help payors take practical, tangible steps to start reaping the benefits of AI in their organizations.

Revolutionizing Surveillance with FaceMe Security: Harnessing the Edge Computing Capabilities of Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP)

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announces FaceMe Security is now deployed on Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) on Axis ARTPEC-8 cameras.

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  • TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announces FaceMe Security is now deployed on Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) on Axis ARTPEC-8 cameras.
  • Compatible with most surveillance video management systems and Axis IP cameras, FaceMe Security provides identity authentication, attendance management, access control, security alerts, and AI smart monitoring.
  • The Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) enables a wide portfolio of computer vision and video analytics to be added to their products.
  • “We are proud to be an Axis Technology Integration partner, and ACAP is a proven platform that adds to the performance of FaceMe Security.”

Riviera-PRO Supports System Simulation of AMD® Versal™ ACAP Designs

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Aldec, Inc. , a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for FPGA and SoC designs, has unveiled the latest release of Riviera-PRO, providing support for system simulation of Versal™ Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP) designs.

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  • Aldec, Inc. , a pioneer in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for FPGA and SoC designs, has unveiled the latest release of Riviera-PRO, providing support for system simulation of Versal™ Adaptive Compute Acceleration Platform (ACAP) designs.
  • Riviera-PRO supports system simulation of Versal ACAP designs based on the Vitis™ hardware emulation flow for testing the interactions between AIE, PS, and PL.
  • System simulation is highly critical for any Versal ACAP design because of its complex adaptable architecture and high-logic density.
  • System simulation can be used to perform algorithmic validation, verify architectural extrapolation, connected hardware platforms and application software.

New NMCC Hire Victoire Liwanga Will Build Bridge to New Mainers

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Victoire will continue efforts to build connections between Aroostook County and the refugee community in Maine.

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  • Victoire will continue efforts to build connections between Aroostook County and the refugee community in Maine.
  • According to the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center, "New Mainers" are immigrants or refugees currently living in Maine.
  • "Our community needs to attract residents and families looking to get an education, join the workforce, and build a life and a future.
  • To learn more about programs at NMCC or the Northern Maine Growth Initiative, please contact Victoire directly at [email protected]
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Industry Leaders Axis Communications and Genetec Introduce New Game-Changing Access Control Solution

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

With access control as a cornerstone of physical security, and today’s businesses requiring more advanced tools, Axis Communications and Genetec Inc. —leaders in network technologies for security, operations and business intelligence—have partnered to introduce an industry-first, enterprise-level access control solution.

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  • With access control as a cornerstone of physical security, and today’s businesses requiring more advanced tools, Axis Communications and Genetec Inc. —leaders in network technologies for security, operations and business intelligence—have partnered to introduce an industry-first, enterprise-level access control solution.
  • Axis Powered by Genetec combines Axis network door controllers and Genetec access control software into an all-in-one solution that offers easy deployment, maintenance and scalability along with enhanced cybersecurity for end users and system integrators alike.
  • The all-in-one offering has Genetec™ access control software running directly on Axis network door controllers, providing easy deployment, maintenance and enhanced cybersecurity.
  • (Featured from left to right, AXIS A1610 and A1210 Network Door Controllers Powered by Genetec and Synergis™ access control software display interface.)