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Inovalon Recognized as #1 Ranked Cloud-Based Data Platform Provider for Healthcare by Black Book Research

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BOWIE, Md., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inovalon , a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions empowering data-driven healthcare, announced that following an assessment of 143 solution providers, Black Book Research has once again recognized Inovalon as the Top-Ranked Cloud-Based Data Platform for its robust data integration and predictive analytics that are part of its Converged SaaS suite of products.

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  • BOWIE, Md., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inovalon , a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions empowering data-driven healthcare, announced that following an assessment of 143 solution providers, Black Book Research has once again recognized Inovalon as the Top-Ranked Cloud-Based Data Platform for its robust data integration and predictive analytics that are part of its Converged SaaS suite of products.
  • Overall, Inovalon was ranked #1, surpassing technology providers including ClearDATA, Amazon, Optum, Accenture, Salesforce, Redox, Microsoft, VMware, and IBM.
  • The Inovalon Payer Cloud is powered by the Inovalon ONE® Platform to transform traditional, siloed payer workflows into data-driven, converged workflows to support health plans in improving clinical quality metrics, risk score accuracy, value-based care performance, member and provider engagement, vaccine adherence, data intelligence, and many other use cases.
  • Black Book Research collected survey results on 18 key performance areas of operational excellence to rank vendors by electronic medical and health record product lines, with the data immediately subject to an internal and external audit to verify completeness and accuracy.

Advantum Health Recognized as One of Louisville's Best Places to Work

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantum Health, an industry-leading practice revenue management authority based in Louisville, has been recognized by Louisville Business First as one of the Louisville area's Best Places to Work for the second year in a row.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantum Health , an industry-leading practice revenue management authority based in Louisville, has been recognized by Louisville Business First as one of the Louisville area's Best Places to Work for the second year in a row.
  • As a leader, I am truly passionate about the work we do and the benefits we deliver to clients.
  • I am very proud to work at Advantum and feel like the sky's the limit to what we can achieve."
  • A telling indicator from the Best Places to Work employee survey was the word most used to describe Advantum's company culture in one word.

Global AIoT Transformation Market: Hyundai, Samsung, and Other Leading Companies Anticipate 29% Increase in Machine Data Value by 2028

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The goal of AIoT is to leverage AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics to process and analyze the vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices.

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  • The goal of AIoT is to leverage AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics to process and analyze the vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices.
  • By applying AI algorithms to IoT data, AIoT aims to extract meaningful insights, detect patterns, and enable autonomous actions or intelligent responses.
  • These units will focus primarily on optimizing system and network operations as well as extracting value from data.
  • Enhanced Data Management and Analytics: AIoT can improve data management and analytics by utilizing AI algorithms to process and analyze IoT data in real time.

Nevada Copper Provides Positive Operational Update

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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YERINGTON, Nev., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX: NCU) (OTC: NEVDF) (FSE: ZYTA) (“Nevada Copper” or the “Company”) provides an update on progress of its operating restart activities at its Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine (the “Underground Mine”).

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  • YERINGTON, Nev., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX: NCU) (OTC: NEVDF) (FSE: ZYTA) (“Nevada Copper” or the “Company”) provides an update on progress of its operating restart activities at its Pumpkin Hollow underground copper mine (the “Underground Mine”).
  • Six working faces were made available to SMD to accelerate primary and secondary lateral development.
  • Mine development in the EN Zone, beyond the completed dike crossings, continues to encounter competent rock as predicted by the Company’s geotechnical model.
  • Key Ventilation Raise Commissioned – the key ventilation raise noted in the Company’s May 16, 2023 press release is fully complete with the fans commissioned.

Wayne Manuel Joins Avista Executive Team as Vice President Jim Kensok Announces His Retirement

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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SPOKANE, Wash., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) announced that Wayne Manuel, age 50, will join Avista as Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer on June 1, 2023.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) announced that Wayne Manuel, age 50, will join Avista as Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer on June 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Manuel is filling a role currently held by Avista Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer Jim Kensok, who will retire later this summer.
  • Between June 1 and his retirement date, Mr. Kensok will support a smooth leadership transition under the title Avista Vice President, Technology Strategy Advisor.
  • Mr. Kensok has been the vice president and chief information officer for Avista since 2007 and chief security officer since January of 2013.

Global Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Market to 2030: Players Include AVEVA, Emerson Electric, Detechtion Technologies and General Electric

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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While Immediate Liquidity Crunch Will Trigger Declines in IT Spending in 2020, Automation, Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI & IoT Will Lead a Quick Recovery in 2021: Global IT Spending Growth (In %) for 2018-2020

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  • While Immediate Liquidity Crunch Will Trigger Declines in IT Spending in 2020, Automation, Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI & IoT Will Lead a Quick Recovery in 2021: Global IT Spending Growth (In %) for 2018-2020
    With Automation Being the Most Logical Choice for Process Improvements, Adoption of SCADA Systems Poised to Rise
    Spending on Industrial Automation Spurs Interest in SCADA as a Tool to Enable Automation: Global Industrial Automation Market (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2022, 2024 and 2026
    Increasing Role of SCADA in Data, Energy and Diagnostic Management
    Global Smart Cities Market Revenues in US$ Billion for the Years 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025
    With Mobility Gaining Prominence in Industrial Automation & Process Control, Mobile SCADA Comes into the Spotlight as a Promising Technology
    Smartphone Usage in the Industrial Era of Interconnectivity & Open Communication Presents Opportunities for Mobile SCADA: Global Shipments of Smartphones (in Million Units) for the Years 2011 through 2019
    As SCADA Assumes Significance in Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity Concerns Come into Spotlight
    SCADA Becomes Vital to Distribution, Transmission & Generation Assets in the Power Sector
    Projected Infrastructure Investments in the Energy Sector Sets the Business Climate for SCADA in Utilities: Global Cumulative Infrastructure Spending (In US$ Trillion) by Sector during 2016-2030
    Global Smart Grid Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2018, 2021 and 2024
    As Digital Technologies Penetrate the Oil & Gas Industry to Relieve Cost & Efficiency Pressures, SCADA Systems Poised to Benefit: Global Spending on Digital Oilfield Technologies (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2021 and 2023

Spok Earns Top Client Satisfaction Scores for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and a leader in healthcare communications, earned top honors for the sixth consecutive year in a survey of healthcare industry clients by Black Book Market Research on top-rated secure communications platforms.

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  • Spok, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPOK) and a leader in healthcare communications, earned top honors for the sixth consecutive year in a survey of healthcare industry clients by Black Book Market Research on top-rated secure communications platforms.
  • “We are honored that our healthcare clients continue to trust Spok as a valued partner for secure communications,” said Vincent D. Kelly, chief executive officer of Spok Holdings, Inc. “As the highest-rated product for six consecutive years, this award demonstrates that we are delivering communication technology that is helping hospitals and health systems improve communication and, ultimately, patient care.”
    Black Book Market Research LLC measures customer satisfaction across eighteen copyrighted key performance indicators: Strategic Alignment of Vendor Offerings to the Client's Mission and Goals; Innovation and Optimization; Training and Education; Client Relationships and Cultural Fit; Trust, Accountability, Ethics, and Transparency; Breadth of Offerings; Deployment and Implementation; Customization; Integration and Interfaces, Interoperability, and Connectivity; Scalability and Client Adaptability; Vendor Staff Expertise and Performance; Reliability; Brand Image and Marketing Communications; Marginal Value Adds; Vendor Financial Viability and Managerial Stability; Data Storage Services; Support and Customer Care; and Best of Breed Technology and Process Improvement.
  • Spok received the highest honors for customer satisfaction in 11 of the 18 copyrighted key performance indicators Black Book Research measures including strategic alignment with client goals, innovation, reliability, support and customer care, and best of breed technology.

CPCU Society Leadership Council Announces 2023 Officers and Members

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes CPCU Society has announced its new Leadership Council officers and members for 2023.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institutes CPCU Society has announced its new Leadership Council officers and members for 2023.
  • Traci Adedeji, CPCU, ACSPO, ARM, API, AIDA, TRIP, will also assume a new role on the Leadership Council, transitioning from Leadership Council Member to President-Elect.
  • In addition, the Leadership Council has gained five new members for 2023:
    For a complete list of CPCU Society Leadership Council members for the 2023–2024 year, please visit the CPCU Society website .
  • The CPCU Society also wishes to express our gratitude to the following Leadership Council members, whose terms concluded in 2022:

Empower Federal Credit Union Names Ryan McIntyre as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Empower Federal Credit Union announced today that Ryan McIntyre has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 3, 2023.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Empower Federal Credit Union announced today that Ryan McIntyre has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 3, 2023.
  • "Following an extensive national search, Empower Federal Credit Union has selected a new leader to guide the credit union into our next chapter.
  • Ryan brings a unique portfolio of experience with over 20 years in the financial services industry," said Empower Federal Credit Union's Board Chairman, Patrick Piscitelli.
  • Empower Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by and operated for its members since its founding in 1939.

Hudbay Announces Climate Change Initiatives, 2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Net Zero Commitment

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is pleased to announce its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 2050 and the adoption of interim 2030 GHG reduction targets to support this commitment.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is pleased to announce its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 2050 and the adoption of interim 2030 GHG reduction targets to support this commitment.
  • In 2021, Hudbay initiated a roadmap to further identify and manage risks associated with climate change, and opportunities to reduce GHG emissions in alignment with global decarbonization goals.
  • “We are proud to be able to align with global goals of a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 and a commitment to net zero by 2050.
  • Hudbay has been reporting global GHG emissions data and performance to the CDP Climate questionnaire for more than 10 years.