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Cocoa & Forests Initiative reports progress on traceability, agroforestry and forest protection in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of Cte d'Ivoire and Ghana and 35 companies in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), including IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), today reported progress made towards ending deforestation in Cte d'Ivoire and Ghana in two joint public/private sector reports.

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  • UTRECHT, The Netherlands, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The governments of Cte d'Ivoire and Ghana and 35 companies in the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), including IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), today reported progress made towards ending deforestation in Cte d'Ivoire and Ghana in two joint public/private sector reports.
  • Actions in 2021 included more development of agroforestry with the distribution of 11.3 million non-cocoa trees by cocoa and chocolate companies in Cte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
  • The slowing down of deforestation can be attributed to the many ongoing actions and programs, including the Cocoa & Forests Initiative."
  • We look forward to the next phase of Cocoa & Forests Initiative that will bring us closer to this goal."

Hometown Hero CBD Invests in Future of Hemp, Adds 200 New Members to the Hemp Industries Association

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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HIA is a true advocate for our industry helping advance all facets of the hemp ecosystem, said Lukas Gilkey, CEO and founder of Hometown Hero CBD.

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  • HIA is a true advocate for our industry helping advance all facets of the hemp ecosystem, said Lukas Gilkey, CEO and founder of Hometown Hero CBD.
  • Founded in 1994, HIA is a purpose-driven nonprofit trade association for hemp farms and businesses.
  • Hometown Hero CBD manufactures and distributes hemp-derived Delta-9 THC, Delta-8 THC and CBDA + CBGA lifestyle products.
  • The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) is a member-led, mission-driven nonprofit trade group representing hemp companies, farms, supporters and researchers in the United States and around the world.

Working with Healthcare in Action

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailblazing mobility master agent Hyperion Partners has begun a long-term project with SCAN Group's street-based medical group,  Healthcare in Action (HIA), preparing devices to enable HIA's clinical staff to provide innovative services to unhoused individuals.

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  • HIA provides long-term, sustainably-funded healthcare and substance use, mental health and wrap-around services to individuals experiencing homelessness through value-based managed care arrangements.
  • Any Healthcare in Action patient can apply for a device.
  • Healthcare in Action plans to deploy over 500 devices by the end of the year with hopes of expanding outside of L.A. in the future.
  • "Healthcare in Action is creating inventive ways to serve its community, paving the way for other organizations to do the same," Hyperion Director of Sales Anthony Flores said.

REPAY Expands Partnership with Hotel Investor Apps to Include Accounts Payable Automation

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Through the REPAY integration, HIA properties will now have increased access to a comprehensive payment solution with both accounts payable and accounts receivable payment automation capabilities.

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  • Through the REPAY integration, HIA properties will now have increased access to a comprehensive payment solution with both accounts payable and accounts receivable payment automation capabilities.
  • Were thrilled to be expanding our partnership with HIA and continue our commitment to making transactions easier for our clients, said Darin Horrocks, EVP, Business Payments, REPAY.
  • After working with the REPAY team to enhance our platforms payment acceptance capabilities, we knew their services would be a great fit for streamlining accounts payable processes, said Chip Fritsch, COO at Hotel Investors App.
  • Were looking forward to expanding our partnership with REPAY and creating an even more robust platform to make our clients jobs and lives easier.

The QVerse launches with industry-first MetaHuman Cabin Crew - Neutral Digital supports Qatar Airways' entry into the metaverse

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Neutral Digital was selected by Qatar Airways as the development partner for the QVerse based on its industry-leading track record of creating cutting-edge immersive experiences in the aviation space.

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  • Neutral Digital was selected by Qatar Airways as the development partner for the QVerse based on its industry-leading track record of creating cutting-edge immersive experiences in the aviation space.
  • The Qatar Airways and Neutral Digital teams have collaborated closely over the past year to make the QVerse vision a reality.
  • Most notably, the experience introduces the world's first MetaHuman cabin crew, 'Sama', demonstrating Qatar Airways' commitment to innovation and leveraging new technologies to delight customers.
  • Neutral Digital also used Epic Games' MetaHuman Creator, a cloud-based app for creating high fidelity digital humans.

The QVerse launches with industry-first MetaHuman Cabin Crew - Neutral Digital supports Qatar Airways' entry into the metaverse

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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Neutral Digital was selected by Qatar Airways as the development partner for the QVerse based on its industry-leading track record of creating cutting-edge immersive experiences in the aviation space.

Key Points: 
  • Neutral Digital was selected by Qatar Airways as the development partner for the QVerse based on its industry-leading track record of creating cutting-edge immersive experiences in the aviation space.
  • The Qatar Airways and Neutral Digital teams have collaborated closely over the past year to make the QVerse vision a reality.
  • Most notably, the experience introduces the world's first MetaHuman cabin crew, 'Sama', demonstrating Qatar Airways' commitment to innovation and leveraging new technologies to delight customers.
  • Neutral Digital also used Epic Games' MetaHuman Creator, a cloud-based app for creating high fidelity digital humans.

Omnix Medical Starts Phase I Clinical Trial of Novel Anti-Infective; First Healthy Volunteers Dosed

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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JERUSALEM, Israel, April 12, 2022 -- Omnix Medical, a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation anti-infectives for the treatment of life-threatening infections, today announced the initiation of a Dutch Phase I clinical trial with its lead compound OMN6. Since March 28, 2022, six healthy volunteers have been administered the novel antimicrobial, which is based on a naturally occuring mechanism of action (MoA) leading to a targeted, effective destruction of the cell membrane of pathogens. The trial is being conducted in Groningen, The Netherlands. OMN6 is being evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose trial assessing safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single and repeat IV infusion of the compound in healthy subjects. Results are expected by Q4, 2022.

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  • JERUSALEM, Israel, April 12, 2022 -- Omnix Medical , a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation anti-infectives for the treatment of life-threatening infections, today announced the initiation of a Dutch Phase I clinical trial with its lead compound OMN6.
  • OMN6 is being evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose trial assessing safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single and repeat IV infusion of the compound in healthy subjects.
  • Dr. Niv Bachnoff, CSO of Omnix Medical, added We are thrilled about the progress of our first clinical trial.
  • Omnix Medical was founded on 2015 to address the urgent unmet need for new life-saving anti-infective drugs.

UST Named a Leader in Zinnov Zones for Hyper Intelligent Automation and RPA Services

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Zinnov Zones is an annual rating from Zinnov to assess the prowess and scalability of companies across the HIA ecosystem.

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  • Zinnov Zones is an annual rating from Zinnov to assess the prowess and scalability of companies across the HIA ecosystem.
  • Sajesh Gopinath,General Manager & Go-to-Market Leader, UST SmartOps,said, "We are thrilled and honored to be named a leader in Zinnov Zones for Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) services and RPA services, among Small and Medium-sized Service Providers.
  • Zinnov recognizes UST as a digital transformation organization with a strong IP portfolio of proprietary Hyper Intelligent Automation solutions.
  • The UST SmartOps Intelligent Automation platform enables organizations to enrich their Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Intelligent Automation.

UST Named a Leader in Zinnov Zones for Hyper Intelligent Automation and RPA Services

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Zinnov Zones is an annual rating from Zinnov to assess the prowess and scalability of companies across the HIA ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Zinnov Zones is an annual rating from Zinnov to assess the prowess and scalability of companies across the HIA ecosystem.
  • Sajesh Gopinath,General Manager & Go-to-Market Leader, UST SmartOps,said, "We are thrilled and honored to be named a leader in Zinnov Zones for Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) services and RPA services, among Small and Medium-sized Service Providers.
  • Zinnov recognizes UST as a digital transformation organization with a strong IP portfolio of proprietary Hyper Intelligent Automation solutions.
  • The UST SmartOps Intelligent Automation platform enables organizations to enrich their Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Intelligent Automation.

As the US Gets Closer to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids, Experts Urge Consumers to See a Hearing Care Professional First

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) fully supports making OTC hearing aids available and believes that easier access may encourage more Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss to address their unique hearing situation.

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  • The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) fully supports making OTC hearing aids available and believes that easier access may encourage more Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss to address their unique hearing situation.
  • This is why we believe individuals should see a hearing care professional first before making a purchase, added Carr.
  • Not only that but a hearing care professional can help you understand how to listen safely, which is the focus of this years World Hearing Day.
  • The Hearing Industries Association (HIA), a forum for hearing aid manufacturers, suppliers, and providers, strongly supports increased access to hearing health solutions and affordability of hearing aids.