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Apigee Launches the First Intelligent API Security Product to Help Safeguard Businesses From Cyber Threats in an Increasingly Interconnected World
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- I Love APIs 2015 — Apigee® (NASDAQ:APIC), developer of an intelligent API platform for digital business, today released Apigee Sense, new software that represents the industry’s first intelligent API security product. Apigee Sense is a data-driven security solution that leverages a high volume of API call data and predictive analytics to continually and proactively identify bad “bots” – the automated software programs deployed over the Internet for malicious purposes like identity theft. Apigee Sense software uses sophisticated machine learning to intelligently improve security as bad bots evolve; it extends the security capabilities of the Apigee Edge API management platform.
Apigee Sense is designed to help protect organizations from the cyber security threats that stem from the proliferation of API-powered, internet-connected devices and enterprise systems. Recent research has shown that bots accounted for almost 60 percent of all website traffic in 2014, and 23 percent were malicious in nature1.
“APIs deliver the data and information powering our hyper-connected world, so protecting APIs from cyber threats is key for safeguarding data,” said Chet Kapoor, Apigee CEO.
“Apigee customers have processed hundreds of billions of API calls through our platform in the past year to deliver rich digital experiences to their users,” he continued. “Apigee Sense delivers a new kind of API security that combines that API call volume with predictive analytics to quickly identify patterns for potentially malicious bots and then – most importantly -- it learns and adapts as these bots evolve.”
The number of active wireless connected devices has been forecasted to balloon from 16 billion in 2014 to over 40 billion in 20202. With business-critical functions shifting to connected devices, enterprises are discovering new ways to innovate and grow. However, these new opportunities are also giving rise to new vulnerabilities. Cyber-attacks are inflicting damage to enterprises in the form of operational disruption, intellectual property loss, brand reputation and financial fraud. The annual cost of cybercrime to the global economy has been estimated at $400 billion3.
The new Apigee Sense software uses sophisticated bot detection algorithms built on predictive analytics and anomaly detection techniques aimed at distinguishing good bots and humans from the bad bots; potentially bad bots are then automatically identified and can be blocked by the customer from engaging in malicious activities on customers’ applications. New capabilities include:
- Data-Driven Risk Models - Apigee Sense software includes a set of data-driven risk models that monitor billions of API calls in the Apigee Cloud, identify transaction anomalies, uncover hidden bot patterns and attacks, and provide insights for counter measures and investigation support. The risk models are powered by a high volume of API call data, machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics to continually adapt to threats.
- Advanced Security Analytics - Apigee Sense software presents the customer with visual dashboards that illustrate security analytics including bot traffic, bot activities and trends, and customized bot analytics based on a customer’s traffic profile. Using the customizable, browser-based interface, customer security analysts can quickly be notified of potentially bad bots and focus on counter measures.
- Automated Risk Mitigation - An API firewall engine identifies requests originating from potentially bad bots and can take appropriate counter-measures to immediately mitigate threats. Protective actions available to the customer include blocking, throttling, and ensnaring bots.
APIs are programming instructions that enable software applications to exchange data and “talk” to other applications; behind every mobile app, smart device and connected experience sits at least one API. The Apigee Edge API management platform enables organizations to securely deliver and manage APIs, with agility and at scale. Apigee Sense software extends the API security and governance features already available in the Apigee Edge platform.
Availability
Apigee Sense software is available immediately; it works with the Apigee Edge API management platform. More information about Apigee Sense can be found here.
API Security Best Practices at “I Love APIs” 2015
The 2015 “I Love APIs” conference, October 12-14 in San Jose, will feature sessions about how to protect your enterprise and safeguard privacy in today’s interconnected digital world, such as “Managing Identities in the world of APIs”, “Privacy in the world of Apps, Devices and Things,” “Securing the API Lifecycle”, “Protecting your APIs from Mobile Threats,” and “Data Driven Security.”
About Apigee
Apigee® (NASDAQ:APIC) provides an intelligent API platform for digital business. Many of the world's largest organizations select Apigee to enable their digital business, including 23 of the Fortune 100, six of the top 10 Global 2000 retail companies, and five of the top 10 global telecommunications companies. Apigee customers include global enterprises such as Walgreens, Burberry, Morningstar, and First Data. Apigee is headquartered in San Jose, California and has over 400 employees worldwide.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding planned product releases, the expected performance and capabilities of Apigee’s products and services and their potential customer impact. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult or impossible to predict. Consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances, including without limitation risks and uncertainties related to market adoption of digital and security technologies, the ability of Apigee’s software to meet its customers’ needs, our ability to introduce new products successfully, the quality of Apigee’s software, support and services and related infrastructure capacity and any incorrect implementation or use of Apigee software.
The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect Apigee’s financial and operating results are included under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in Apigee’s Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on June 11, 2015. Apigee’s SEC filings are available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.apigee.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Apigee disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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1 http://time.com/3899612/internet-bots/
2 https://www.abiresearch.com/press/the-internet-of-things-will-drive-wireless-connect/
3 http://www.mcafee.com/us/resources/reports/rp-economic-impact-cybercrime2.pdfCONTACT: Media Contact:Mark Wheelerpress@apigee.com615.516.6147Investor Contact:Kevin Faulknerir@apigee.com408.816.1658
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Mindate – the First Messenger for Like Minds
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If you have to summarize your current thoughts with just one word, what would it be? It could be a holiday destination, a favorite sport, a food craving, or just anything random that happens to occupy your mind at this very moment. Then imagine an app that could allow you to find, chat and connect with people who coincidentally have the exact same idea as you. Mindate, the first idea-based messenger, connects you with like-minded people instantly.
LIKE MINDS SEARCH
Google Mindate Facebook Search website + info Search like minds + chat Search fans page + friends Mindate is a messenger that facilitates communication between like-minded people transcending geographical barriers. The app allows you to search one keyword, which could be an event, a movie, a sport, or just anything random that happens to occupy your mind. With one simple click, Mindate connects you with other individuals around the world who’ve searched that same keyword instantly.
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WHERE LIKE MINDS CONNECT
Using hashtags, not only can you chat privately, but also let you to create or enter a public chatroom which could contain thousands of like-minded people at the same time. For example, if you search #STARTUP, you will find and be connected with all other individuals who searched #STARTUP as well. Mindate ensures that you meet people you search share some similar interest with you. Every minute we allow individuals with thoughts both great and small, grandiose and simple to connect with themselves… starting with just a simple combination of letters. Why wait? Search your ideas and happy chatting on Mindate!
#PARTY : Parties tonight in LA? One word, one click, meet all party animals instantly.
#NBA: A public chatroom during a live game? Can’t think of anything better……
#ELECTION : Who is going to win? Hillary? Donald? The most heated topic in chatroom ever.Mindate was founded by serial entrepreneur and tech geek Kin Suen, born out of his frustration trying to find surfing/boxing partners in his global travels. The company is based in Silicon Valley and Guangzhou, China. Active users are all over the US, China and the rest of Asia.
CONTACT: Mindate Inc.: 2010 Pioneer Court, San Mateo, CA 94403Email: kin@mindate.com/ ricky@mindate.com Website: www.mindate.comApple Store / Google Play: Mindate
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Healthcare Providers Across the U.S. Select Allscripts to Establish Chronic Care Management Programs and Accountable Care Organizations
CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Several physicians practices and organizations recently selected Allscripts (Nasdaq:MDRX) to create or bolster their population health strategies. These providers want to provide better ongoing management of patients with chronic diseases and form accountable care organizations (ACOs) to facilitate value-based care and reimbursement models.
Helping Patients with Chronic Conditions
For individuals who suffer from two or more chronic diseases, proactive care coordination can improve patient outcomes. The Allscripts Chronic Care Management (CCM) Program features services to assist care providers in reducing the complexity of caring for chronic patients, including creation of a care plan, medication reconciliation, scheduling of preventive care services and patient outreach.
Heart and Vascular Center of Lake County, in Gurnee, Ill., selected Allscripts to start an independently managed CCM program that enables the practice to proactively set a long-term strategy for patient engagement and overall health improvements. Joliet Doctors, in Joliet Ill., will use Allscripts CCM Program to improve overall care for patients who use temporary nursing home care without adding to the workload of their staff.
Other practices that have selected the Allscripts CCM Program include Santa Ynez Valley Medical Associates, in Solvang, Ca. and Frischer Medical Group, in Downey, Ca.
Shifting to Value-based Care with ACOs
The formation of ACOs enables healthcare practices to participate in value-based care and reimbursement models. Allscripts leverages the Value-based Care Services to assist physician organizations with the full lifecycle of an ACO, including the application process, formation of the ACO and ongoing management and analysis.
The Southern New Hampshire Primary Care IPA, in Londonberry, NH, worked with the Allscripts Value-based Care team to navigate the complex process of applying for an ACO. The IPA is also using Allscripts analytics services to drive better outcomes and reduce costs which can improve the health of their patient population.
"Allscripts works closely with healthcare governing bodies and providers to deliver solutions that address the industry's changing patient care and payment models," said Steve Lalonde, senior vice president and general manager, Professional Physicians Business, Allscripts. "We enable our clients to stay focused on improving patient care and participate in new reimbursement models by combining health information technology services and expert advisory services and analytics."
About Allscripts
Allscripts (NASDAQ:MDRX) is a leader in healthcare information technology solutions that advance clinical, financial and operational results. Our innovative solutions connect people, places and data across an Open, Connected Community of Health™. Connectivity empowers caregivers to make better decisions and deliver better care for healthier populations. To learn more, visit www.allscripts.com, Twitter, YouTube and It Takes A Community: The Allscripts Blog.
© 2015 Allscripts Healthcare, LLC and/or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
Allscripts, the Allscripts logo, and other Allscripts marks are trademarks of Allscripts Healthcare, LLC and/or its affiliates. All other products are trademarks of their respective holders, all rights reserved. Reference to these products is not intended to imply affiliation with or sponsorship of Allscripts Healthcare, LLC and/or its affiliates.
CONTACT: Investors: Seth Frank 312-506-1213 seth.frank@allscripts.com Media: Concetta DiFranco 312-447-2466 concetta.difranco@allscripts.com
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Amdocs Expands NFV Offering With Amdocs Service Design and Create, Spurring Rapid Innovation in Virtual and Hybrid Networks
New research predicts major first-mover advantage for service providers using virtual customer premise equipment (vCPE) solutions: up to $1.4 billion in new revenue and 79 percent order-to-cash cost reduction per site1
ST. LOUIS , Oct. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX), the leading provider of customer experience solutions, today announced Amdocs Service Design and Create, a new network functions virtualization/software-defined networking (NFV/SDN) solution that allows service providers to achieve service agility by enabling the design, testing and launching of new network services in weeks rather than months2 and meet the expectations of today's customers, influenced by the pace of over-the-top (OTT) providers' service innovation.
Amdocs Service Design and Create overcomes the manual, time-consuming and resource-intensive service development process that today is a barrier to service innovation. With resource and service creation automation capabilities, the new solution shortens the service development lifecycle and reduces engineering and IT costs, automating the complete service development process – spanning service modeling, test and de-bugging, packaging and distribution – with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and modular, reusable components.
Underscoring the strong market opportunity for agile software-powered networks, Amdocs also today announced new commissioned research from Analysys Mason that provides the industry's first detailed analysis of the benefits that NFV/SDN can deliver for "first mover" service providers: up to $1.4 billion in new revenues, and a 79 percent improvement in order-to-cash (O2C) per-site per year for enterprise virtual customer premises equipment (vCPE) – a most promising NFV/SDN use case2.
"Our working hypothesis for this project was NFV and SDN are disruptive technologies that, if properly operationalized with OSS automation and self-service customer empowerment, will drive service agility and cost savings, which indeed the research proved," said Glen Ragoonanan of Analysys Mason and report co-author. "But interestingly, we found that vCPE-enabled services solution is a revolutionary opportunity for first-mover fixed-line service providers, provided they reach their critical mass ̶ 50 percent for residential and 40 percent for enterprise ̶ for vCPE customer migration."
The new research, drawing heavily on data from North American and European tier-1 service providers, investigates the key financial impacts of NFV in two areas which will be among its first commercial deployments: enterprise vCPE and residential set-top-box replacement (vSTB).
Key findings:
- Enterprise vCPE: service providers with first-mover advantage stand to realize up to a 5 percent annual revenue increase, resulting from increased revenues (of $1.4 billion over the investment period) from upsell/cross-selling of new and existing NFV/SDN services and a 79 percent O2C cost reduction per customer site, per year, due to OSS automation and customer self-provisioning.
- Residential vCPE/vSTB: service providers with first-mover advantage stand to realize up to 82 percent cost savings per home from the adoption of vCPE-enabled services, where high cost savings (up to $1.34 billion net cost savings over the investment period) can protect revenue margins from competitive price wars, as well as fund digital-home investments and generate new strategic residential revenue streams, and provide a $655 million increase in revenues from faster upsells of double-play to triple-play services.
"Service providers moving to NFV need to be aware that it's not enough to simply deploy an NFV orchestrator to manage their hybrid physical and virtual network services," said Ann Hatchell, head of network marketing at Amdocs. "As this new research makes clear, to reap maximum benefit, they must also bring a new stream of services into the mix faster and at lower cost, which is exactly what this new solution helps to enable. Amdocs Service Design and Create enables agile OSS that moves our customers one step closer to The New World of Customer Experience, an era where service providers are expected to offer innovative and personalized services, brought to market quickly and delivered via agile software-powered networks."
Amdocs offers a comprehensive NFV portfolio including Amdocs Network Cloud Service Orchestrator (NCSO), an NFV orchestration solution, and a number of virtual network functions (VNFs).
1Analysys Mason white paper, "vCPE services business case: potentially billions of dollars payback for fixed CSPs" by Glen Ragoonanan and Gorkem Yigit, Analysys Mason; October 2015.
2Results from Amdocs internal testing. Commercial results may vary.
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- Read more on NFV ready OSS
- Learn more about Amdocs NFV solutions and CES portfolio
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About Amdocs
Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience software solutions and services for the world's largest communications, entertainment and media service providers. Its portfolio powers The New World of Customer Experience™, where a wide array of innovative and personalized services are delivered seamlessly to end users, regardless of device or network. For more than 30 years, Amdocs solutions, which include BSS, OSS, network control and optimization, coupled with professional and managed services, have accelerated business value for its customers by streamlining complex operating environments, reducing costs and speeding time to market for new products and services. Amdocs and its more than 24,000 employees serve customers in over 90 countries. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $3.6 billion in fiscal 2014.
Amdocs: Embrace Challenge, Experience Success.
For more information, visit Amdocs at www.amdocs.com.
Amdocs' Forward-Looking Statement
This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business markets that it serves, Amdocs' ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future; however, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 filed on December 8, 2014 and our quarterly 6-K form furnished on February 9, May 11 and August 10, 2015.
CONTACT: Media Contact: Sara Preto Fusion PR for Amdocs Tel: +1-212-651-4214 E-Mail: sara.preto@fusionpr.com
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ACS Industries Selects IntelliChief to Automate Document Capture and Business Process Workflow
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelliChief, LLC, a provider of enterprise-class automated document management and workflow solutions, announces manufacturer ACS Industries has selected IntelliChief for ERP-integrated document capture and business process workflow automation abilities, to enhance interdepartmental collaborations and approvals, and achieve associated cost savings.
IntelliChief's Paperless Process Management software (PPM), an advancement of enterprise content management, provides a smooth transition from costly manual document management and workflow functions. It enables users to capture documentation in any format, index the contents and validate with data in their enterprise resource planning system (ERP) or Line of Business application, for lifecycle-managing all related documentation, and facilitating an optimized interdepartmental processes workflow. Areas of use include Accounting (purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash), Finance, Customer Service, Human Resources, Legal, Operations and other paper and process-intensive departments, supporting process time and cost savings throughout organizations.
For IntelliChief information, request a demo or visit www.IntelliChief.com.
About IntelliChief, LLC
IntelliChief's Paperless Process Management provides enterprise-class business processes document management and workflow automation solutions for any IT platform. With decades of expertise in the market and seamless integration with leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, IntelliChief takes companies of all sizes paperless with a typical ROI of less than one year. Users can create, capture, manage, archive, retrieve and distribute mission-critical documents directly from their familiar ERP screens, automating and streamlining business processes workflow throughout their organization. www.intellichief.com.CONTACT:IntelliChief, LLC Tim Nissen Marketing Manager tnissen@intellichief.com (813) 971-9500 x335
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UNC Health Care System Selects Lexmark Vendor Neutral Archive, Image Viewing and Mobile Image Capture Solutions
LEXINGTON, KY., Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Facts
- Lexmark announces that North Carolina-based UNC Health Care System (UNC HCS) will deploy the Lexmark Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), NilReadTM Enterprise Viewer and PACS ScanTM Mobile solutions at all of its locations to meet diverse image and content management needs, including clinician workflow requirements and integration with the organization's core patient electronic medical record (EMR) system. UNC HCS produces approximately 1.3 million DICOM studies annually.
- A consolidated, VNA-based medical image repository and integrated common enterprise viewing solution, will support the UNC HCS vision of "one patient, one chart, one image repository," unifying all medical images and content for access from within the EMR and providing clinicians with faster, easier access to images for improved patient care decision-making.
- In addition to serving as a single enterprise repository layer for tiered storage and long-term retention of all medical images, Lexmark VNA will function as UNC HCS's primary imaging workflow engine and life cycle management solution. Lexmark VNA will be the source of medical images and content for Lexmark NilRead, a Web-based image viewing solution for UNC HCS physicians.
- The Lexmark NilRead Viewer is expected to help UNC HCS referring physicians and diagnosticians work together more effectively to treat patients without the constraints of service line or facility silos, accessing and interacting with images and reports for all patient images in a single view. The zero-footprint design of NilRead enables large files to be delivered from the Lexmark VNA to local clinician workstations without download wait times.
- Visible light images, captured by UNC HCS medical devices and smart phones with the aid of Lexmark's PACS Scan Mobile solution, will be archived and managed by the Lexmark VNA using the Cross-Enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) interoperability specification. PACS Scan Mobile leverages the mobile devices healthcare organizations are already using to route content into core systems.
- The initial Lexmark VNA implementation services will include migration of 5.4 million existing medical studies with another 6.0 million studies to be migrated by the UNC HCS team. These images are currently held in multiple radiology and cardiology picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) across UNC HCS facilities.
- Deployed via an on-premise, cloud or hybrid model, Lexmark VNA is an intelligent storage layer that manages information across departments and healthcare organizations. Using open standards and scalable storage technology, it provides interoperability and "liquidity" of healthcare content, including secure access to documents, medical images and other patient-related information from within a patient's "healthcare jacket". Lexmark VNA is federated, HDO-owned and centrally managed.
- Lexmark enterprise image connectivity solutions are used by half of all U.S. hospitals.
- One hundred percent of U.S.-based HIMSS Stage 7 healthcare systems use Lexmark products and solutions.
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"A large portion of medical images and other relevant content at UNC Health Care resides outside of our EMR system," said Vineeta Khemani, Executive Director, Clinical Systems and Enterprise Architecture, UNC Health Care System. "The Lexmark VNA, NilRead Viewer and PACS Scan solutions will be part of our enterprise strategy to provide greater interoperability of patient content and extend our 'One Patient, One Chart' EMR vision to also include 'One Image Repository.' Our goal is to make sure physicians have all the information they need at the point of care without navigating through multiple systems to find it. The Lexmark healthcare content management approach gives us flexibility for the future."
"We're changing the way healthcare enterprises manage medical images and other content," said Reynolds C. Bish, vice president, Lexmark and president, Enterprise Software. "Lexmark healthcare solutions allow physicians and business users to improve the workflows that make healthcare delivery more efficient, providing quick access to the information needed to make better informed decisions that impact patient care."
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- Stay in touch with Lexmark Healthcare on LinkedIn
About UNC Health Care System
UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established Nov. 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and seven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state. For more information, visit www.unchealthcare.org.
About LexmarkLexmark (NYSE:LXK) creates enterprise software, hardware and services that remove the inefficiencies of information silos and disconnected processes, connecting people to the information they need at the moment they need it. Open the possibilities at www.Lexmark.com.
Lexmark, the Lexmark logo and Open the possibilities are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.CONTACT: Investor Contact: John Morgan (859) 232-5568 jmorgan@lexmark.com Media Contact: Jeremy McNeive (913) 227-6090 Jeremy.mcneive@lexmark.com Media Contact: Mark Bowen (205) 447-3115 Mark.bowen@lexmark.com
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Achieves Highest Level of Health Care IT Adoption
RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is the first health system outside of North America to achieve Stage 7 on the ambulatory Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAMSM) by HIMSS Analytics, the highest recognition for use of clinical information technology (IT) systems and advanced safety features to improve health outcomes and enhance the patient care experience.
KFSH&RC is Saudi Arabia's first integrated digital hospital that successfully deployed the highest level of health IT.
"KFSH&RC shares Cerner's belief that a solid health IT infrastructure is the foundation for improving the health and care of patients and the community. Being the first health care facility outside of the North America to reach Stage 7 is not only an honor, but a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our KFSH&RC leadership and colleagues, and the committed efforts of the Healthcare Information and Technology Affairs department," said Osama Alswailem, MD, MA, chief information officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. "The Cerner Millennium® EHR supported our goal of providing integrated high-quality health care services to our patients. With Cerner solutions, our staff is equipped to make more informed decisions and access to the right patient information at the right time."
One of the key success factors in achieving HIMSS Stage 7 for ambulatory was implementing Sehaty®, the patient portal developed by KFSH&RC, which allows patients to securely access their personal medical records and health data in an easy-to-use online environment. This interactive patient portal helps to improve the way patients communicate with providers.
In 2012, KFSH&RC was the first facility in the Middle East to achieve inpatient HIMSS Stage 6 recognition. Three years later, KFSH&RC achieved HIMSS Stage 6 for ambulatory. It was the first facility throughout the Middle East and Africa to earn this title.
"King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center is a longtime Cerner client, and we are extremely pleased for its HIMSS Stage 7 ambulatory achievement. This level of accomplishment does not come without many years of hard work and determination," said Ali Slimani, senior director and general manager of Cerner Middle East and Africa. "We are delighted that Cerner Millennium is one of the key components that enabled KFSH&RC to receive such an honor. This puts the organization in a league of its own in regards to other EHRs in the region."
More than 13 years ago, KFSH&RC launched an integrated clinical information system that enabled authorized users to capture, retrieve and share patient data seamlessly and helped the system increase patient quality, clinical outcomes and service excellence. Cerner has successfully implemented solutions in more than 20 KFSH&RC departments, including surgery, emergency, radiology, laboratory and patient access. KFSH&RC leaders will share their success story at Cerner's Health Conference this month.
About King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is a state-of-the-art tertiary medical and research facility serving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the surrounding region.
KFSH&RC took the grass-roots step, like many hospitals grappling with efficiency and quality in patient care, to reconcile multiple stand-alone legacy systems and implemented an integrated patient-centric electronic health record including Computerized Provider Order Entry system (CPOE). An outcome of this step produced one of the region's first and largest Integrated Clinical Information Systems (ICIS). KFSHRC is the first client in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Cerner Millennium since 2002.
For further information about King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, visit http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa
About Cerner
Cerner's health information technologies connect people, information and systems at more than 18,000 facilities worldwide. Recognized for innovation, Cerner solutions assist clinicians in making care decisions and enable organizations to manage the health of populations. The company also offers an integrated clinical and financial system to help health care organizations manage revenue, as well as a wide range of services to support clients' clinical, financial and operational needs. Cerner's mission is to contribute to the systemic improvement of health care delivery and the health of communities. On February 2, 2015, Cerner Corporation acquired substantially all of the assets, and assumed certain liabilities, of the Siemens Health Services business from Siemens AG. Nasdaq: CERN. For more information about Cerner, visit cerner.com, read our blog at cerner.com/blog, connect with us on Twitter at twitter.com/cerner and on Facebook at facebook.com/cerner.
Cerner Middle East has been transforming health care in the Middle East region for 25 years and currently staffs more than 200 associates in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar. Cerner Middle East works with more than 200 client facilities, including more than 50,000 users. For more information, please visit www.cerner-me.com and connect with us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cernerme.
Certain trademarks, service marks and logos set forth herein are property of Cerner Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. All other non-Cerner marks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Cerner Middle East Media Contact: Vivian Gendy (971) 4 375 4894 vivian.gendy@cerner.com Cerner Media Contact: Angela Vogen angela.vogen@cerner.com
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EarthCam Premieres Mobile 4K Streaming Solution For Construction Managers
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarthCam will demonstrate its new Mobile StreamCam 4K at the CMAA National Conference, October 11-13. Leading companies from the AEC industries will gather at the annual event in Orlando, FL to learn how the implementation of new technologies are shaping today's construction processes and how EarthCam is supporting the industry with its newest solutions.
EarthCam is changing the perception that it's impossible to stream high quality live video over 4G cellular networks with its new Mobile StreamCam 4K solution. Featuring ultra-high resolution video for exceptional imagery, details are magnified and captured in 8 megapixel archives. The Mobile StreamCam 4K is completely portable and weighs less than 10 pounds, making it simple to move from one location to another. The durable, waterproof hard carrying case doubles as the mounting platform for the camera that can be attached to most fixtures. With wireless 4G connectivity built right into the case, project managers can broadcast to the internet in seconds, transporting a private group of executives to the jobsite or even a worldwide audience via a public website. The camera includes a 109° wide angle of view, great for getting into narrow spaces and making it a preferred solution for interior documentation. Ultra-HD live video can be transformed into a time-lapse movie to showcase any construction project in a dynamic way.
EarthCam makes jobsite documentation a seamless process with its ability to integrate into third-party project management software programs, such as Autodesk BIM 360™, Procore and SharePoint. Clients utilizing both EarthCam's construction cameras and photography documentation services will benefit from the ability to share and organize their jobsite photos within their company's internal project management suite. Users have the ability to display their jobsite cameras, access the archive calendar and share updating images in their software.
The webcam technology leader is also supporting the industry with mobile apps and visual information tools that elevate the project management process. With the new Site Map Cam app, users can turn their iPhone into a powerful jobsite documentation tool. Clients can document and track progress by attaching photos to construction site plans for a complete visual history of any project.
Learn how to use this innovative technology to document future projects at EarthCam's CMAA Exhibit #315 or visit www.earthcam.net.
ABOUT EARTHCAMEarthCam is the global leader in providing webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live streaming video, time-lapse construction cameras and photography documentation for corporate and government clients in major cities around the world. EarthCam leads the industry with the highest resolution cameras available, including the world's first outdoor gigapixel panorama camera system. This patent-pending technology delivers superior billion pixel clarity for monitoring and archiving important projects and events across the globe. In 2014, EarthCam documented $151 billion of construction projects. The company is headquartered in Northern New Jersey and maintains 12 additional offices worldwide.
Projects documented by EarthCam include: 9/11 Memorial Museum, Atlanta Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Barclays Center, Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument Restorations, New NY Bridge, LaGuardia Airport, The Kingdom Tower, Panama Canal Expansion, Smithsonian Institution Restoration, Brickell City Centre, Minnesota Vikings' U.S. Bank Stadium, San Diego New Central Library, Qatar Rail, Whitney Museum of American Art, Louvre in Abu Dhabi, Levi's Stadium and National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Learn more about EarthCam's innovative solutions at http://www.earthcam.net/.Photos accompanying this release are available at:
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Nexant Partners with ESCOware to Provide Advanced Analytics for Retail Energy Providers
AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexant, a leading provider of software solutions for utilities, announced today it has partnered with ESCOware to provide an integrated, cloud-based solution designed specifically to help manage the operational complexities faced by retail energy suppliers.
This teaming brings together the Nexant RevenueManager® platform for customer care, billing and contract management with the Demand Forecasting System (DFS) powered by ESCOWare® for customer usage. Combining DFS's demand forecasting for precision supply planning with RevenueManager's complete lifecycle customer care, billing and contract management allows energy retailers to conduct precise forecasting with greater analytical capabilities. This enhanced visibility sharpens strategic decision-making for more predictable margins and profitability, which enables energy retailers to operate more efficiently, keep costs and prices low, and mitigate risk.
"We are always looking to add additional value for our customers, and ESCOware is a great fit for us," said Martin Milani, Nexant GM of Software and CTO. "Teaming with ESCOware gives our customers an added layer of analytical capabilities for laser-accurate forecasting to help them optimize operations, reduce costs and keep prices low for their customers."
"Our product is a perfect complement to provide additional planning insights to RevenueManager," said Michael Parrella, ESCOware CEO. "This integrated solution provides a foundation for any supplier to ensure that they are making the best business decisions possible. We're pleased to partner with Nexant, an industry leader—together, we can deliver additional value for our customers."
About ESCOwareESCOWare offers several cloud-based software solutions tailored specifically for the Retail Energy Provider industry including Advanced Energy Analytics, Demand Forecasting Systems, Broker / Channel Management and Customer Relationship Management platforms. The company's cutting edge technology allows data to be accessed in real-time with robust reporting and visual analytics at your fingertips. Learn more at escoware.com.
About NexantNexant offers a comprehensive suite of best-in-class energy enterprise software platforms that transform utility business processes and enable implementation of smart grid, clean energy and demand management initiatives. Nexant software helps utilities embrace a customer-centric model that aligns strategic planning, grid operations and demand side management to improve customer engagement, boost operational efficiency, reduce risk and achieve superior business results. See nexant.com for more.
CONTACT: Media Contact Heatheryn Higgins, Nexant Director of Communications +1.303.998.2474 hhiggins@nexant.co
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Mobile Operators in Middle East and Africa protect over three billion contacts for subscribers with Gemalto's Cloud-backup Solution
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that over three billion mobile phonebook contacts across the Middle East and Africa region alone are now being saved through its LinqUs Cloud Backup solution. This market-leading solution is currently deployed by 22 different mobile network operators in the region, 90% of which have opted for Gemalto's fully operated service in SaaS mode. Having doubled in the last 24 months, now over 40 million subscribers no longer have to worry about losing touch with friends, family or business contacts, should their phone be lost or stolen.
"Our cloud backup solutions are number one in the region," said Eric Claudel, President for Africa & Middle East at Gemalto. "The combination of a field proven solution with our extensive experience in managing platforms on behalf of customers ensures that we can readily replicate and share best practice and expertise. With 9 out of 10 of our clients in the region opting for the Gemalto-operated-service solution, it is clear we are increasingly recognized as a strategic partner that can support particularly dynamic business development plans."
The popularity of Gemalto LinqUs Cloud Backup solution reflects its value as an essential safeguard for modern connected lifestyles. Offered by the mobile operators, familiar and trusted by subscribers, it works with any type of phone, whether feature phone or smart phone, and regardless of whether contacts are saved in the handset or the SIM card. For end users, storing and retrieving contacts are hence simple and seamless operations, which provide complete peace of mind.
LinqUs Cloud Backup solution is accessible to the entire subscriber base. It eliminates the dramatic fall-off in traffic that occurs when phone users have to rebuild their address book from scratch on a new handset. Protecting and restoring contacts also significantly strengthens the bond between the mobile operator and the subscriber. When deploying LinqUs Cloud Backup solution, mobile operators can either opt for an on-premise platform, or choose a fully hosted cloud-base service that provides equal levels of industry-leading security and flexibility.
LinqUs Cloud Backup solution belongs to Gemalto's white-label LinqUs Personal Cloud suite of solutions, which addresses three key mobile consumer needs: data protection, device protection and family protection. LinqUs Personal Cloud suite of solutions enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to improve customer engagement and increase their brand loyalty by offering a value added service that users can trust and rely on.
About Gemalto
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) is the world leader in digital security, with 2014 annual revenues of €2.5 billion and blue-chip customers in over 180 countries.
Gemalto helps people trust one another in an increasingly connected digital world. Billions of people want better lifestyles, smarter living environments, and the freedom to communicate, shop, travel, bank, entertain and work – anytime, everywhere – in ways that are enjoyable and safe. In this fast moving mobile and digital environment, we enable companies and administrations to offer a wide range of trusted and convenient services by securing financial transactions, mobile services, public and private clouds, eHealthcare systems, access to eGovernment services, the Internet and internet-of-things and transport ticketing systems.
Gemalto's unique technology portfolio - from advanced cryptographic software embedded in a variety of familiar objects, to highly robust and scalable back-office platforms for authentication, encryption and digital credential management - is delivered by our world-class service teams. Our 14,000 employees operate out of 99 offices, 34 personalization and data centers, and 24 research and software development centers located in 46 countries.
For more information visit www.gemalto.com, www.justaskgemalto.com, blog.gemalto.com, or follow @gemalto on Twitter.
Gemalto media contacts: Philippe Benitez Peggy Edoire Vivian Liang North America Europe & CIS 大中华地区 (Greater China) +1 512 257 3869 +33 4 42 36 45 40 +86 1059373046 philippe.benitez@gemalto.com peggy.edoire@gemalto.com vivian.liang@gemalto.com Ernesto Haikewitsch Kristel Teyras Pierre Lelievre Latin America Middle East & Africa Asia Pacific +55 11 5105 9220 +33 1 55 01 57 89 +65 6317 3802 ernesto.haikewitsch@gemalto.com kristel.teyras@gemalto.com pierre.lelievre@gemalto.com
