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Thrive of Lisle Receives Five-Star CMS Quality Provider Rating

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Systems, Rating, Hotel rating, STAR, Articles

Centers with five stars are considered to have a level of quality that is much above average.The overall Five-Star rating is based on health inspections, staffing models and quality measure ratings.

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Centers with five stars are considered to have a level of quality that is much above average.The overall Five-Star rating is based on health inspections, staffing models and quality measure ratings.
Thrive of Lisle's Five-Star rating will also be displayed on CMS's Care Compare website .
"This rating eases the process for families in choosing a provider for short-term rehab and now we can further show why Thrive is the best choice," said Brad Haber, principal and owner of Innovative Health, Thrive's operating company.
"Our Five-Star rating is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of the Thrive of Lisle staff this past year."

Product Development Leader Gembah Announces $11M Series-A Funding

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Design, Industrial design, New product development, Product development, Systems engineering, Systems, Engineering, Academic disciplines

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gembah , the leading platform and marketplace for consumer product development, has announced a $11M Series-A round of funding led by ATX Venture Partners.

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Gembah , the leading platform and marketplace for consumer product development, has announced a $11M Series-A round of funding led by ATX Venture Partners.
By enabling millions of SMBs and first-time product creators, Gembah fuels the global shift to e-commerce and helps turn their ideas into differentiated products.
Gembah plans to use the new funding for further platform development and to grow its team and network of partners domestically and overseas.
Gembah is a product development marketplace specializing in bringing new products to market through all stages of development.

Miner Ltd. Closes Acquisition of Dock & Door Handling Systems

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Miner Ltd., the loading dock and door division of OnPoint Group , today announced it has closed the acquisition of Dock & Door Handling Systems, the leading loading dock and commercial door provider in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire for over 20 years.

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Miner Ltd., the loading dock and door division of OnPoint Group , today announced it has closed the acquisition of Dock & Door Handling Systems, the leading loading dock and commercial door provider in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire for over 20 years.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Saco, Maine with facilities in Wilmington, MA and Hooksett, NH, Dock & Door Handling Systems serves a long-standing list of customers.
We are thrilled the Dock & Door Handling Systems team has joined Miner, furthering our mission to mitigate risk and improve efficiency at the loading dock.
Dock & Door Handling Systems has long serviced customers with the most experienced team and best product offerings in the industry.

Agora's Real-time Engagement Platform Now Embedded into HTC VIVE Sync App

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Computer peripherals, HTC Corporation, HTC Vive, Valve Corporation, Components, HTC, Virtual reality, Vive, Systems, OpenVR, NeosVR

By integrating Agora's Video SDK, HTC VIVE Sync App can enable more seamless remote collaboration between HTC VIVE users and non-VR users within the same virtual environment.

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By integrating Agora's Video SDK, HTC VIVE Sync App can enable more seamless remote collaboration between HTC VIVE users and non-VR users within the same virtual environment.
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers.
The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives.
HTC, VIVE, and the VIVE logo are the trademarks or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation.

Agora's Real-time Engagement Platform Now Embedded into HTC VIVE Sync App

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Computer peripherals, HTC Corporation, HTC Vive, Valve Corporation, Components, HTC, Virtual reality, Vive, Systems, OpenVR, NeosVR

By integrating Agora's Video SDK, HTC VIVE Sync App can enable more seamless remote collaboration between HTC VIVE users and non-VR users within the same virtual environment.

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By integrating Agora's Video SDK, HTC VIVE Sync App can enable more seamless remote collaboration between HTC VIVE users and non-VR users within the same virtual environment.
HTC VIVE is the premier virtual reality (VR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life VR experiences for businesses and consumers.
The VIVE business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives.
HTC, VIVE, and the VIVE logo are the trademarks or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation.

Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ and Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Form Partnership to Accredit Hotels

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Global Biorisk Advisory Council, Quality assurance, Types of tourism, Medical tourism, Accreditation, Hotel rating, Human activities, Systems

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation today announced that it is collaborating with Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA,to support hotels seeking formal accreditation for their cleaning programs, as well as guest safety and satisfaction for medical and wellness travelers.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Accreditation today announced that it is collaborating with Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA,to support hotels seeking formal accreditation for their cleaning programs, as well as guest safety and satisfaction for medical and wellness travelers.
"In the wake of the pandemic, there is a growing consensus that consumers will turn to trusted sources as safety increasingly becomes a brand differentiator.
Meanwhile, GBAC STAR / GHA WellHotelfor Well-being is a framework that enables hotels to meet the needs of wellness-minded tourists.
The Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Programis an innovative accreditation body with specialized foci in medical and wellness travel, safety, and well-being.

Volante Technologies And SIA Partner To Boost Instant Payments In Europe

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Payment systems, European Economic Area, Single Euro Payments Area, Systems

Adopters of the Volante and SIAnet solution will benefit from cloud payments processing as a service and outstanding resiliency and network infrastructure performance.

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Adopters of the Volante and SIAnet solution will benefit from cloud payments processing as a service and outstanding resiliency and network infrastructure performance.
Domenico Scaffidi, Vice President, Global Industry & Regulatory Affairs, Volante Technologies said, "The number of payment schemes across Europe continues to climb.
The partnership will also enable joint customers to extend the service to other payment types beyond SEPA Instant Payments."
"The partnership with Volante Technologies is an important step in implementing SIA's strategy to develop instant payments for banks and financial institutions in Europe and we are fully committed to supporting the success of this initiative.

Volante Technologies And SIA Partner To Boost Instant Payments In Europe

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Payment systems, European Economic Area, Single Euro Payments Area, Systems

Adopters of the Volante and SIAnet solution will benefit from cloud payments processing as a service and outstanding resiliency and network infrastructure performance.

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Adopters of the Volante and SIAnet solution will benefit from cloud payments processing as a service and outstanding resiliency and network infrastructure performance.
Domenico Scaffidi, Vice President, Global Industry & Regulatory Affairs, Volante Technologies said, "The number of payment schemes across Europe continues to climb.
The partnership will also enable joint customers to extend the service to other payment types beyond SEPA Instant Payments."
"The partnership with Volante Technologies is an important step in implementing SIA's strategy to develop instant payments for banks and financial institutions in Europe and we are fully committed to supporting the success of this initiative.

'Have Shot, Will Travel', Tripadvisor Research Reveals COVID-19 Vaccines Driving Demand for Summer Vacations

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Expedia Group, TripAdvisor, Companies, Trip, Hotel rating, Systems, Articles

In the first week of May 2021, hotel searches were at a higher level than at any stage since the start of the pandemic.

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In the first week of May 2021, hotel searches were at a higher level than at any stage since the start of the pandemic.
However, for trips planned later in the year, international hotel searches on Tripadvisor made up the majority of trips planned from November 2021 onwards.
During the first week of May, nearly half (46%) of all international accommodation searches on Tripadvisor were for stays lasting six days or more.
As a travel guidance company available in 43 markets and 22 languages, Tripadvisor makes planning easy no matter the trip type.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Positive for Anchor General Insurance Company and Pacific Star Insurance Company

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Insurance, Professional services, Credit rating agencies, AM Best, Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, STAR, Anchor, Systems, Articles

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of bb+ (Fair) of Anchor General Insurance Company (Anchor General) (San Diego, CA) and Pacific Star Insurance Company (Pacific Star) (Madison, WI), which is a subsidiary of Anchor General.

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AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of bb+ (Fair) of Anchor General Insurance Company (Anchor General) (San Diego, CA) and Pacific Star Insurance Company (Pacific Star) (Madison, WI), which is a subsidiary of Anchor General.
The ratings of Pacific Star reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as adequate operating performance, limited business profile, appropriate ERM, and rating drag due to its direct ownership by Anchor General.
The revision of Pacific Stars outlooks to positive is based on reduced rating drag from its parent, Anchor General.
The management of Anchor General and Pacific Star has implemented numerous corrective measures and strategies in recent years, which included significant rate increases, agency management and risk mitigation initiatives.