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USA Pickleball Grants Official Paddle Approval and Certification for OWL Paddles to be Used in all USAP Sanctioned Tournaments, Leagues and Events

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The OWL pickleball paddle, an OWL Sport product, just received the USA Pickleball (USAP) certification that makes it 100% USAP tournament play-approved and certified for amateur and professional players to use at any event or competition in the world. The OWL is known for being the first USAP Quiet Category-certified paddle, delivering a 50% reduction in total noise profile while raising the bar on paddle performance. It was also announced that OWL is now an official paddle sponsor of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP), and currently the only one that reduces noise.

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  • It was also announced that OWL is now an official paddle sponsor of the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) , and currently the only one that reduces noise.
  • "We are honored to announce the OWL as an official APP paddle, building on our commitment to get more people playing pickleball more often."
  • "This partnership, coupled with our new USAP approval and certification, has positioned OWL to make an even bigger impact on the growing sport."
  • For more information on OWL Sport or to order the OWL paddle, visit owlpaddle.c om or follow @Owlpickleball on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and X .

PureSoftware Certified as a Great Place to Work® for the Third Time in a Row

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NOIDA, India, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PureSoftware has become Great Place to Work® Certified in India (from January 2024 to January 2025) for the third consecutive year.

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  • NOIDA, India, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PureSoftware has become Great Place to Work® Certified in India (from January 2024 to January 2025) for the third consecutive year.
  • PureSoftware has diligently worked on enhancing the employee experience through its people-centric policies and practices, aiming for continual improvement.
  • "Our core values have laid the groundwork for fostering an exceptional workplace that fosters high performance, trust, equality, integrity, and camaraderie.
  • Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust.

PureSoftware Certified as a Great Place to Work® for the Third Time in a Row

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

NOIDA, India, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PureSoftware has become Great Place to Work® Certified in India (from January 2024 to January 2025) for the third consecutive year.

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  • NOIDA, India, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PureSoftware has become Great Place to Work® Certified in India (from January 2024 to January 2025) for the third consecutive year.
  • PureSoftware has diligently worked on enhancing the employee experience through its people-centric policies and practices, aiming for continual improvement.
  • "Our core values have laid the groundwork for fostering an exceptional workplace that fosters high performance, trust, equality, integrity, and camaraderie.
  • Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust.

Sound Point Capital Partners With iCapital Marketplace

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Sound Point Capital Management, LP ("Sound Point"), an alternative asset management firm with approximately $46 billion of assets under management, announced today they have joined iCapital’s Marketplace, a platform offering a robust suite of alternative investment solutions to financial advisors and their clients.

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  • Sound Point Capital Management, LP ("Sound Point"), an alternative asset management firm with approximately $46 billion of assets under management, announced today they have joined iCapital’s Marketplace, a platform offering a robust suite of alternative investment solutions to financial advisors and their clients.
  • With iCapital Marketplace, asset managers may now also choose to fundraise through iCapital Marketplace and manage distribution themselves.
  • The integration onto iCapital Marketplace reflects Sound Points strategic commitment to expanding its alternative credit platform, particularly within the wealth channel.
  • Merrill Martin, Head of Independent Wealth at Sound Point expressed, “this exciting partnership will help pave the way for our institutional quality solutions to be more readily accessible to the wealth channel.”
    To access the Sound Point’s Marketplace page, please click the following link: icapital.com/soundpoint
    To learn more about the Sound Point Capital, please reach out to [email protected]
    About Sound Point Capital Management, LP
    Sound Point is an alternative asset management firm founded in 2008 with particular expertise in credit strategies.

John McEnroe, Drew Brees Join Pickleball Pros to Prove How Quiet The OWL Pickleball Paddles Really Are

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OWL Sport recently unveiled the first USA Pickleball Quiet Category-certified paddle proven to reduce noise by 50 percent. Today, tennis legend John McEnroe and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees took to the court alongside top pickleball pros to showcase how quiet the OWL paddle technology is while demonstrating the paddle's elite performance capabilities.

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  • Today, tennis legend John McEnroe and former NFL quarterback Drew Brees took to the court alongside top pickleball pros to showcase how quiet the OWL paddle technology is while demonstrating the paddle's elite performance capabilities.
  • "I think the OWL paddle technology is going to revolutionize the game of pickleball," said John McEnroe, OWL Sport ambassador and 17-time Grand Slam tennis champion.
  • "Unlike me, it is quiet but like me the OWL really performs and you know how much I like to win!"
  • For more information on OWL Sport or to order the OWL paddle, visit owlpaddle.com or follow along on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and X .

This Week in Sports News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, November 17, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

OWL Sport, an Innovative New Sports Company Disrupting the Exploding Pickleball Industry, Addresses Pickleball Noise with Game-Changing Quiet Paddle

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in North America, has recently been the source of noise issues in sound-sensitive locations across the country given the distinct staccato 'pop' sound the ball makes on impact. Today, OWL Sport, a new-to-the-scene pickleball sports brand, unveiled the first USA Pickleball Quiet Category-compliant paddles that reduce noise while raising the bar on product performance for players of all levels.

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  • Today, OWL Sport , a new-to-the-scene pickleball sports brand, unveiled the first USA Pickleball Quiet Category -compliant paddles that reduce noise while raising the bar on product performance for players of all levels.
  • USA Pickleball created the Quiet Category to reduce the sport's sound output by recognizing pickleball products that help diminish acoustic output during play without negatively impacting performance.
  • "OWL's patent pending paddle technology is going to achieve just that, while simultaneously setting the new performance standard for paddles moving forward."
  • For more information on OWL Sport or to order the OWL paddle, visit owlpaddle.com or follow along on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and X .

EyeCare Partners Highlights Clinical and Research Leadership at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2023 in San Francisco

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, today announced key leadership updates and research in ophthalmic innovation, advanced by ECP physicians, at American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2023.

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  • EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, today announced key leadership updates and research in ophthalmic innovation, advanced by ECP physicians, at American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2023.
  • The annual meeting takes place Friday, Nov. 3, through Monday, Nov. 6, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • “Our engagement at AAO 2023 is underpinned by our world-class team of physicians advancing eye care through their commitment to clinical research and education,” said Dr. Daniel Miller, Ophthalmology Division President and Executive Medical Officer, EyeCare Partners.
  • A number of EyeCare Partners’ physicians are leading learning sessions and have research contributions to be announced at AAO 2023.

Implandata Announces Appointment of New Members Dr. Adrienne Graves and Jan Willem de Cler to Join Board of Directors

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

HANNOVER, Germany, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A visual scientist by training and a global industry leader in ophthalmology, Dr. Adrienne Graves brings extensive experience to Implandata. As the former CEO of Santen Inc., she successfully established a strong global presence, bringing multiple ophthalmic products through development to approval and commercialization and leading global teams through successful acquisitions and partnerships. Prior to Santen, she spent 9 years at Alcon, joining as Senior Scientist to establish Alcon's first Retinal Electrophysiology Laboratory. She progressed through roles of increasing responsibility in research and development, including directing clinical development in multiple therapeutic areas and serving as Director of International Ophthalmology. Dr. Graves currently serves as a director on the boards of various ophthalmic pharmaceutical and health-tech companies. She serves on the Foundation Boards of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Foundation, Glaucoma Research Foundation, American Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation (Emeritus), Retina Global, Himalayan Cataract Project, Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) and the RD (Retinal Degeneration) Fund. Dr. Graves also co-founded Glaucoma 360 and OWL (Ophthalmic World Leaders, formerly Ophthalmic Women Leaders).

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  • Jan Willem de Cler will also take over responsibility as Chairman of the Board.
  • HANNOVER, Germany, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A visual scientist by training and a global industry leader in ophthalmology, Dr. Adrienne Graves brings extensive experience to Implandata.
  • Prior to Santen, she spent 9 years at Alcon, joining as Senior Scientist to establish Alcon's first Retinal Electrophysiology Laboratory.
  • Jan Willem studied Business Administration at Nijenrode University in the Netherlands and the University of Oregon, USA where he accomplished his MBA.

SecurityWeek to Host 2023 ICS Cybersecurity Conference October 24-27 in Atlanta

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The conference will address ICS/SCADA topics, including protection for SCADA systems, plant control systems, engineering workstations, substation equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other field control system devices.

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  • The conference will address ICS/SCADA topics, including protection for SCADA systems, plant control systems, engineering workstations, substation equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other field control system devices.
  • Conference sessions will include both technical and strategy sessions, along with advanced ICS cybersecurity research from national labs, world-renowned researchers, and numerous OT asset owners from large organizations.
  • Sponsors include Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), OTORIO, Packet Viper, Radiflow, Tenable (NASDAQ: TENB), Verve, Nozomi Networks, TXOne Networks, Airgap Networks, Industrial Defender, Phosphorus Cybersecurity, Hexagon, Siemens, Finite State, Waterfall Security, Armis, OWL Cyber Defense, Hexagon, OT-BASE, Kudelski Security, Cyolo, ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions, Orange Cyberdefense, Dataminr, Microwave Networks and Keysight (NYSE: KEYS).
  • Online registration is open for the conference and training sessions.