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PMC Wagner chief: 14 were killed in Syria

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Andrei Troshev, who is believed to be the chief of PMC Wagner, was spotted in St. Petersburg on February 15.On the basis of open data, we found that Mr. Troshev serves as the chairman of the League of Veterans of Military Conflicts. We called the contact phone of the organisation and managed to find out a few details of the events that took place on February 7-8 in Syria's Deir ez-Zor. When asked to comment on how many people were killed as a result of the attack conducted by the US-led coalition and what really happened there, we received a rather straightforward answer that we quote here as it is: "Write it on your forehead: 14 volunteers were killed in Syria. I'm fed up with you chewing snot and telling fairy tales in your petty articles. As for your speculations there, what you write about those f****** investigations - no one has abandoned anyone."On February 15, an official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the air strike, which the US-led international coalition struck on the supporters of Bashar Assad in Syria saying that there were PMV Wagner military men among the victims. Pravda.Ru Read article on the Russian version of Pravda.Ru Reported by PRAVDA 3 hours ago.

Images show the artificial limbs given to war veterans

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Images show the artificial limbs given to war veterans One image shows a Senegalese amputee writing in 1918 to thank the American Red Cross for his artificial arms. Doctors can also be seen demonstrating to patients how artificial limbs work. Reported by MailOnline 1 hour ago.

Historians find trove of documents about 2 Auburn leaders

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AUBURN, Ind. (AP) — Historians in a northeastern Indiana city have unearthed a trove of documents about two Civil War veterans who helped shape the community a century ago. Charles Eckhart and William McIntosh were friends who became community leaders in Auburn, the DeKalb County seat about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne. County historian […] Reported by Seattle Times 43 minutes ago.

Dr. Karen Schuster Webb Appointed Sixth President of Union Institute & University

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CINCINNATI, OH, Feb. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Union Institute & University’s Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Dr. Karen Schuster Webb as the university’s sixth president, effective July 1, 2018. Dr. Webb succeeds Dr. Roger H. Sublett, who is retiring after serving Union as president since April 2003.

Dr. Webb is a visionary leader with a passion for community and mentoring women in leadership, having dedicated her career to the equity of access to educational excellence in the United States, as well as around the world. She brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and an impressive career in higher education, most recently as the Midwest campus president and senior advisor for Academic Innovation to the Chancellor at the Antioch University System. She also served as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Antioch University Midwest Campus. Prior to her work at Antioch University, Webb served at Alliant International University System from 2000 to 2013, where she was founding university dean of the California School of Education, overseeing programs in California, Mexico, and the Far East, as well as online programs. She was also associate provost for Community Engagement at Alliant from 2009 to 2013.

Dr. Webb served as dean of the College of Education (Baton Rouge) at Southern University and A&M College System: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport (Community College), and online from 1998-2000. She co-founded and co-directed the Center for the Study of Academic Achievement in Learning Environments, part of a Stanford University Complex Instruction Institute Consortium, University of Kentucky System: Lexington from 1994-1998. Fluent in Spanish, she was also program director, Language Education Programs, at the University of Kentucky from 1992-1998. Earlier in her career, she served at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Indiana University, Bloomington, and Coppin State University in Maryland.

Dr. Webb was appointed chair-elect of the American Council on Education’s Women’s Network Executive Council (WNEC), Washington, D.C. in 2014, and becomes chair of the Executive Council in July. She also served on the ACE Northern California Women’s Network for more than 10 years and held both vice chair and chair positions there. She has earned numerous awards, including Teacher of the Year by the California School of Education doctoral students at Alliant International University, and was selected in 2016 as one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education and Beyond by Diverse Issues In Higher Education Magazine, honoring her commitment to and advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and mentoring. Dayton Magazine profiled her for their leadership series. She serves on the Advisory Board of William V. S. Tubman University Foundation in Harper, Liberia, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.

Dr. Webb has a successful record of fundraising and building relationships and partnerships throughout her career. She served on accrediting peer visit committees for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as holding numerous committee leadership positions throughout her career.

Dr. Webb has been a leader in her fields of study and has spoken at conferences nationally and internationally. She has published numerous articles in the areas of urban education, sociolinguistics, and language learning. Dr. Webb’s career has been one of service at complex systems, and primarily at institutions serving adults returning to higher education and emphasizing experiential learning-based instruction. She also served at universities that were founded to provide equity of access to higher education for students of color. At Antioch University, she and her leadership team initiated programs that grew undergraduate and master’s degree programs. She secured corporate funding for academic program development and launches and developed private and public sector partnerships, including programs with PNC Bank and the Greene Foundation of Kettering Health Network. She was instrumental in Antioch University’s collaboration with Sinclair Community College in Mason, Ohio, and established articulation agreements with four additional non-competing regional community colleges. She launched the Workforce Development, Community Education, and outreach initiatives for Antioch University with Dayton’s immigrant communities, and established the Antioch University Midwest campus Veterans Affairs Liaison Office.

Dr. Webb and her husband, Wallace H. Webb, Jr., a retired educator, are the proud parents of two children, Ramona and Wallace, III.

Dr. Webb said, “I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the sixth President of Union Institute & University—a university living its mission to engage, enlighten, and empower students to achieve a lifetime of learning and service. Indeed, it is a privilege to follow Dr. Sublett, whose leadership has provided Union with a firm foundation, as well as a reputation for commitment to excellence, innovation, and community outreach. I look forward to joining the partnership reflected by the exceptional Union community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Board of Trustees to continue Union’s distinguished social justice legacy as a world-class university.”

Ms. Christine van Duelmen, chair of Union Institute & University’s Board of Trustees, said, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Union Institute and University, I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Schuster Webb as Union’s sixth president. The search committee, consisting of trustees, administrators, faculty and alumni, spent more than a year evaluating and rating potential candidates. A very thorough national search was guided by a distinguished national firm. All Union stakeholders had the opportunity to meet the finalists and provide their feedback. At the January 2018 Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees carefully considered the qualifications of the three finalists and after much deliberation, they voted unanimously to offer the presidency to Dr. Webb,” Trustee van Duelmen continued.

“Dr. Webb is ideally suited to serve as Union’s next president, particularly following the exemplary leadership of Dr. Roger Sublett. I know she will create new opportunities for students, faculty, and staff and build upon our partnerships with area businesses and the local communities we serve,” said van Duelmen. “Dr. Webb has the background and experience to lead our university forward, in her words ‘to a more perfect Union,’ and has shown us her commitment to and passion for Union’s mission and values: to engage, enlighten and empower individuals to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.”

“On behalf of the entire Union community across the nation,” van Duelmen continued, “we are so pleased that Dr. Webb has both the vision and capacity to lead Union Institute & University, one of the most important universities of its kind in the world.”

In April 2017, Dr. Sublett, Union’s fifth president, informed the trustees and community of his plans to retire on June 30, 2018 after 17 years of leadership and a career serving higher education spanning five decades. Dr. Sublett said of Dr. Webb’s appointment, “Dr. Webb is an accomplished professional with a strong commitment to social justice, social responsibility, and community connectedness in higher education. She has served with distinction in institutions most recently in California and Ohio. She is a national leader particularly in support of women in higher education through her work with the American Council on Education in Washington, D.C.  Having worked with Dr. Webb over the years, I know she understands Union’s history and commitment to serving adult learners. She is and has been a strong advocate for the mission of Union and other like institutions. She is a scholar, a seasoned administrator, a respected colleague in higher education across the nation. All of us who have been involved in the life of Union welcome Dr. Webb to the presidency of Union with enthusiasm, and wish for her and Union only the very best in the coming years. Union is most fortunate to have attracted such a talented leader.”

Trustee van Duelmen praised Dr. Sublett on his service and tenure. “Dr. Sublett has provided incomparable leadership through a period of both challenges and academic growth. The entire Union community is grateful for his years of dedicated service and his commitment to higher education. Throughout his 17-year tenure, Dr. Sublett has been a beacon of service and leadership. It was in that spirit that the trustees bestowed upon him the Presidential Medal of Exemplary Leadership last October. We look forward to celebrating his stellar career later this spring.”

A Board-appointed transition committee will assist Dr. Sublett and President Elect Webb in the coming months. She will take office on July 1, 2018.

*About Union Institute & University*

Union Institute & University is a non-profit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality higher education degrees for adults nationwide. Founded in 1964, Union’s academic programs and services are the result of more than five decades of identifying and refining ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults. Distinguished as the pioneer in adult education, Union perfected the concepts now common in higher education such as the hybrid model, a blend of online and traditional classroom instruction, interdisciplinary studies, and student centered education with socially relevant and applicable learning outcomes in its undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

 

The university is guided by its core mission to educate highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten, and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.

 

Union is a national university with academic centers located in: Ohio, Florida, and California.For more information about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1- 800-861-6400.

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teresa.wilkins@myunion.edu Reported by GlobeNewswire 1 day ago.

Hampton VA seeks non-opioid solutions to pain

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Last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs released opioid prescription rates for every hospital in its system. At the Hampton Medical Center, the rate dropped from 15 percent to 8 percent from 2012 to 2017.

The public release aims to show the agency’s turnaround since before 2012, when problems... Reported by dailypress.com 22 hours ago.

Industry veterans stand in support of Paytm's appeal for fair play in payments

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Reported by newKerala.com 16 hours ago.

VA chief of staff misled ethics officials on travel, probe finds

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The Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin's chief of staff doctored an email and made false statements so the secretary's wife could use taxpayer money for her 10-day trip to Europe, an investigation found.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Shire, Microsoft and EURORDIS form Global Commission to accelerate time to diagnosis for children with rare diseases

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*Shire, Microsoft and EURORDIS form Global Commission to accelerate time to diagnosis for children with rare diseases*

Alliance aims to shorten the often multi-year journey that patients and families endure before being diagnosed with a rare disease

On average, it takes 5 years before a rare disease patient, of which approximately half are children, receives the correct diagnosis

*Cambridge, Ma., Redmond, Wash., and Brussels, Belgium - February 20, 2018* - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG), Microsoft and EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe today announced a strategic alliance to address the diagnostic challenge for patients living with a rare disease. The long road to diagnosis is one of the most important issues affecting the health, longevity and well-being for rare disease patients and their families.

The Global Commission to End the Diagnostic Odyssey for Children ("the Global Commission") is a multi-disciplinary group of experts with the creativity, technological expertise and commitment required to make a major difference in the lives of millions of children and their families. The Global Commission will develop an actionable roadmap to help the rare disease field to shorten the multi-year diagnostic journey, considered a key to a longer, healthier life.

Within its roadmap, the Global Commission will offer recommendations designed to address core barriers preventing timely diagnosis impacting all rare disease patients, of which approximately half are children^1, such as:

· Improving physicians' ability to identify and diagnose patients with a rare disease in order to begin care and treatment
· Empowering patients and their families to have a more active role in their health care
· Providing high-level policy guidance to help achieve better health outcomes for rare disease patients

Under the leadership of its co-chairs, Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Executive Officer, Shire, Simon Kos, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Senior Director, Worldwide Health, Microsoft, and Yann Le Cam, Chief Executive Officer, EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe, the Global Commission will bring together a dedicated group of technology innovators, patient advocates, healthcare providers, researchers, family members and other experts from around the world to tackle one of the most serious and heartbreaking challenges within the rare disease space.

"As a physician with training in pediatrics, I've seen firsthand the devastating effect not having an accurate diagnosis can have on patients, their families, as well as on the health care providers working to help them. Accelerating the time to diagnosis is critical to improving outcomes for patients and health systems," said Ornskov. "This Global Commission is passionate about bringing forward new and personalized solutions in diagnostics and I'm confident our work will help to transform the lives of children living with a rare disease."  

There are more than 6,000 identified rare diseases and it is estimated that rare diseases affect 300 to 350 million people worldwide.^2 Many patients endure lifelong suffering and about half of all rare diseases begin in childhood.

"We have an opportunity to harness the power of technology to tackle this painful issue that has affected so many. We're seeking innovative ways to integrate emerging technologies into our efforts, which will play a critical role as we strive to impact the diagnosis journey," said Kos. "Microsoft is committed to this mission and I believe the Global Commission's wide range of expertise, along with the infusion of technology, will change the state of rare disease diagnosis."
  
The Global Commission is beginning its work in early 2018 and expects in early 2019 to publish a roadmap that encapsulates the findings of its work together. Over the course of 2018, the Global Commission will gather input from patients, their families, and other expert advisors to gain additional key insights and help drive solutions to speed the rare disease diagnosis timeline.

"Today, many children around the world are living with a rare disease that remains either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. This can delay proper care and treatment and cause isolation, discrimination, social exclusion, and also contributes to a waste in human resources" said Le Cam. "We are excited to begin collaborating with such a distinguished and diverse group of experts and believe together we can facilitate and accelerate time to diagnosis helping families around the world."

*About the Global Commission to End the Diagnostic Odyssey for Children with a Rare Disease*
*The Global Commission to End the Diagnostic Odyssey for Children with a Rare Disease was created in collaboration by Shire, Microsoft and EURORDIS*-Rare Diseases Europe*. The purpose of the Global Commission is to establish a roadmap for *the rare disease field that focuses on solutions to core barriers preventing timely diagnosis for all rare diseases - with an emphasis on those affecting children. The Global Commission brings together representatives from multiple sectors to provide diverse perspectives on rare disease diagnostics.

The Global Commission Members*: *

*Flemming Ornskov**, M.D., M.P.H., CEO, Shire (Co-Chair)*
*Simon Kos**, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Senior Director,* *Microsoft Worldwide Health (Co-Chair)*
*Yann Le Cam**, Chief Executive Officer, EURORDIS*-Rare Diseases Europe *(Co-Chair)*
*Moeen Al-Sayed*, M.D., Chairman of Medical Genetics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital
*Kym Boycott*, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC, FCCMG, Clinical Geneticist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario; Senior Scientist, CHEO Research Institute; and Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa
*Roberto Giugliani*, M.D., Ph.D., MSc., Chief of the Medical Genetics Service, Clinic Hospital of Porto Alegre
*Kevin Huang*, President, Chinese Organization for Rare Disorders *Derralynn Hughes*, Ph.D., Clinical Director Haematology Oncology and Palliative care, Senior Lecturer and Investigator Lysosomal Storage Disorders Unit, Royal Free & University College Medical School
*Daniel MacArthur*, Ph.D., Institute Member, Co-Director of the Medical and Population Genetics Program, Broad Institute
*Maryam Matar*, M.D., Founder and Executive Director, UAE Genetic Diseases Association *Dau-Ming Niu*, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center for Medical Genetics, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
*Mike Porath*, Founder and CEO, The Mighty *Arndt Rolfs*, M.D., CEO, Centogene
*Marshall Summar*, M.D., Director, Rare Disease Institute & Division Chief, Genetics and Metabolism, Children's National
*Durhane Wong-Rieger*, Ph.D., President & CEO, the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders and Council Member, Rare Diseases International

*About Shire*
Shire is the global leader in serving patients with rare diseases. We strive to develop best-in-class therapies across a core of rare disease areas including hematology, immunology, genetic diseases, neuroscience, and internal medicine with growing therapeutic areas in ophthalmics and oncology. Our diversified capabilities enable us to reach patients in more than 100 countries who are struggling to live their lives to the fullest.

We feel a strong sense of urgency to address unmet medical needs and work tirelessly to improve people's lives with medicines that have a meaningful impact on patients and all who support them on their journey.

www.shire.com

*About Microsoft*
*Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.*

*About EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe*
*EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe is a unique, non-profit alliance of over 700 rare disease patient **organisations from more than 60 countries that work together to improve the lives of the 30 million **people living with a rare disease in Europe.*

*By connecting patients, families and patient groups, as well as by bringing together all stakeholders and **mobilising the rare disease community, EURORDIS strengthens the patient voice and shapes research, **policies and patient services. Follow @eurordis or see the EURORDIS Facebook page. For more **information, visit *www.eurordis.org*.*

*For further information please contact:*

*Media: *
Courtney Johnson, Ruder Finn               johnsonc@ruderfinn.com           +1 212-593-5813

*References:*

^1 Global Genes. RARE Disease: Facts and Statistics. https://globalgenes.org/rare-diseases-facts-statistics/.

^2 European Medicines Agency. Orphan Medicines in the EU http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/Leaflet/2017/12/WC500240710.pdf.

### Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Acting Chairman of the CPSC Ann Marie Buerkle to Present The Keynote Session at the 2018 JPMA Baby Show

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Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, will offer the keynote presentation at the second annual JPMA Baby Show, a JPMA and Family Media Event. It will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, immediately prior to trade show exhibit hours.

MT. LAUREL, N.J. (PRWEB) February 20, 2018

Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, will offer the keynote presentation at the second annual JPMA Baby Show, a JPMA and Family Media Event. It will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, immediately prior to trade show exhibit hours.

Ms. Buerkle has served as a commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission since July 2013 and became the agency's acting chairman in February 2017. Nominated by President Donald J. Trump to be Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, her nomination has been twice voted out of committee and is awaiting full Senate action. Prior to joining the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Ms. Buerkle served New York’s 25th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. During her congressional tenure, Ms. Buerkle sat on the Oversight & Government Reform, Foreign Affairs, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. She also served as Chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health. While in Congress, Ms. Buerkle was also appointed by President Obama to serve as a United States Representative to the 66th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

“We are honored to have Acting Chairman Buerkle as our keynote presenter,” says Kelly Mariotti, JPMA Executive Director. “Given our industry’s commitment to product safety and interest in a strong and productive working relationship with CPSC, we believe Ms. Buerkle’s voice will be a valuable addition to the JPMA Baby Show.”

Ms. Buerkle’s presentation will be part of the conference programming at the JPMA Baby Show, a JPMA and Family Media event, that will brings the juvenile products industry together for North America’s only trade event that combines conference, trade show, and consumer day programming under one roof at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Held from March 20-24, 2018, the JPMA Baby Show will host 200,000 sq. ft. of curated floor space featuring leading manufacturers in sleep and furniture, mobility, feeding, child restraint systems, health and safety, gear, and soft goods. The JPMA Baby Show will host professionals from around the world to discuss relevant safety issues; to educate the industry; to connect with consumers and to provide a modern showcase to launch and sell new products. For more information and to register for the JPMA Baby Show visit JPMABabyShow.org.

About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) exists as the voice of the industry on quality and safety for products intended for babies and children. We do this by:· Advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement;
· Supporting a broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion;
· And by acting as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education.

JPMA members represent 95 percent of the prenatal to preschool products sold in North America. To find out more information about JPMA, our certification program and products certified, and for a complete listing of JPMA Members, please visit http://www.jpma.org. Follow JPMA on Twitter @JPMA and connect with us on Facebook to learn about additional safety tips and JPMA initiatives.

About Family Media, LLC.
Family Media produces the largest consumer show for new and expectant families in the country – the New York Baby Show. 2016 marks expansion to California and the first annual LA Baby Show held November 5-6. Lead by New York Family Magazine and NewYorkFamily.com, Family Media reaches over 120,000 families per month through print magazines, online platforms, and local community events including the New York Family Camp Fair Series and education recognition awards. More information is available at http://www.NewYorkFamily.com. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

Avitus Group Celebrates Two Years in Miles City, Montana; Invests Heavily in Technology and Resources

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Avitus Group Announces Full-Service, Fully Staffed Tax Office Serving Miles City and Beyond

MILES CITY, Mont. (PRWEB) February 20, 2018

Following two years of investment in its acquisition of Rowland, Thomas & Co., professional business services provider Avitus Group is announcing a fully staffed tax office in Miles City, Montana tied into the company’s national network.

“Being fully staffed is becoming increasingly difficult,” says Avitus Group Senior Tax Manager Tony Ennenga. “Not only have we been successful in staffing, but also we've made dramatic technology improvements and pooled resources with other Avitus Group tax offices. We can now serve clients in Miles City and all across the country”

Since the acquisition in 2015, the Miles City office has retained and also added a number of tax professionals with strong ties to the local community who are committed to the values held by Avitus Group and Rowland, Thomas & Co. veterans, according to the company.

“Rowland, Thomas & Co. has had a sterling reputation in Miles City going back to the 1920s,” says Avitus Group Director of Tax Services Jim Liddell. “We have invested heavily to continue that tradition while also enhancing it through technology improvements and expanding resources. We are proud to celebrate our two-year anniversary here.”

The Miles City office has 8 full-time staff members, including C.P.A.’s and other tax professionals, who offer the entire range of tax services including income tax compliance, IRS communication and tax planning and preparation.

“Avitus Group is committed to its Miles City office and the community at large,” says Avitus Group Public Relations Manager Dianne Parker. “We want to do our part to help make the community be the best place to live, work and play. We've enjoyed partnering with local organizations such as the VFW and Miles Community College.”

About Avitus Group

Avitus Group is a worldwide company that simplifies, strengthens and grows businesses by providing 'back-office' support (payroll, accounting, taxes, recruiting, information technology, human resources and much more). When a business uses Avitus Group, all of the necessary yet burdensome functions of the business become Avitus Group's responsibility, so the business can focus on what it does best. Avitus Group serves clients nationwide through regional office locations from coast to coast. The company also serves international clients around the globe. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

SmashFly Reports Strong Customer Growth and Product Advancements in 2017

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CONCORD, Mass., Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmashFly Technologies, the leading enterprise Recruitment Marketing platform provider, today announced that the company experienced 2017 year-over-year customer growth of 47%, an increase of 68% of system users and welcomed prestigious brands such as Toyota, PSA Airlines and Staples to its client roster.“We owe our fantastic growth in 2017 to our customers and the great employees at SmashFly,” said Michael Hennessy, CEO and Founder of SmashFly. “Our customers are generating success by embracing our technology and unique approach to Recruitment Marketing.” He continued, acknowledging the graduation of the company’s first recruitment marketing certification class, “The first Transform Recruitment Marketing Certification class included nearly 2,000 talent acquisition professionals, which reflects the quality of the curriculum and the relevance of the domain.”

*First-of-its-Kind Industry Certification*

Consistent with its history of industry firsts, the SmashFly Recruitment Marketing Certification program includes nine focused classes consisting of an introduction to Recruitment Marketing, brand persona definition, finding the most effective mix of marketing programs, building relationships through campaigns and a master class on creating a Recruitment Marketing framework and overall plan.

“The Recruitment Marketing Certification program is the industry-leading program that offers content and depth of insight into the right way to do Recruitment Marketing,” said Alex Brown from Fiserv. “The instruction was engaging and high energy. I would highly recommend it to anyone that is looking to up their game in the Talent Acquisition field.”

*Product Development and Adoption*

During 2017, the SmashFly platform saw unprecedented growth in adoption and usage, which was driven by a host of new features including:

· New Analytics
· Career Site Personalization
· Google for Jobs Support
· New APIs with Developer’s Hub
· Improved Events support with Slates

SmashFly’s product and commitment to customer success received numerous awards in 2017, including the Recruitment Marketing and Employer Branding Program Award from Brandon Hall Group. This award recognized client Thermo Fisher Scientific’s use of the SmashFly Recruitment Marketing Platform to find, attract, engage, nurture and convert candidates into qualified applicants using a centralized management system to automate and measure recruiting strategies and programs. SmashFly Analytics received the coveted Top HR Products of the Year award from Human Resource Executive magazine for its ability to capture data from its Enterprise Recruitment Marketing Platform to identify the viability of the talent pipeline.

*Leadership Team Expansion*

To support its continued growth, SmashFly expanded its leadership team. IT industry veterans Thom Kenney and Jon Finnimore were welcomed as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Security Officer & Vice President, Technical Operations, respectively. Kenney has built transformative teams at market leaders such as LogMeIn and Applause. Cybersecurity expert Finnimore joined SmashFly from Monster, where he managed the security, fraud and compliance teams.

Other executive additions in 2017 include Jeff Wilmot as senior vice president of Sales and Robert Mattson as vice president of Marketing. Wilmot has almost 20 years of experience in leading software field sales, sales operations and inside sales. Mattson has more than 25 years of tech experience with a strong focus on HCM solutions at ADP, Ceridian and Workscape.

“2017 was a year of both accomplishments and building for the future,” said Hennessy. “We expanded our executive team, adding leaders that have great track records in sales, marketing, product development and information security. We received multiple awards for our technology including a Top HR Product for SmashFly Analytics from Human Resource Executive®. Our partnerships, both from a technology and sales point of view, have matured and are delivering great results to us and our clients.”

*About SmashFly Technologies*
SmashFly’s Enterprise Recruitment Marketing Platform helps companies hire people who fit by delivering everything talent acquisition teams need to market their employer brand across all channels, develop and nurture targeted pipelines through intelligent automation and generate rich behavioral insight to optimize experiences and investments in real-time. To learn more about how SmashFly can help your business, visit www.smashfly.com and follow us on Twitter @SmashFly.

CONTACT: Note to editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners.

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For SmashFly Technologies: Robert Mattson, rmattson@smashfly.com and Jeanne Achille, jeanne@devonpr.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.

Fargo's Choice Financial buying Venture Bank

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Venture Bank, a Golden Valley-based bank that's one of the largest business lenders in the metro, has agreed to be acquired by Choice Financial of Fargo, N.D. The Star Tribune reports on the deal, which represents an entry into the Twin Cities market for Choice and the end of a 17-year-run as an independent bank for Venture. Mike Zenk and Gwen Stanley, two banking industry veterans who previously worked at Riverside Bank, co-founded Venture in 2001 after Associated Bank bought Riverside. Zenk… Reported by bizjournals 4 hours ago.

Linux Academy Partners with Honor Courage Commitment to Create Cloud Career Training Program for Veterans

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Organizations Hosting Kick-Off Event at HCC Headquarters

DALLAS (PRWEB) February 20, 2018

Linux Academy and Cloud Assessments, the leading online Linux and cloud training platform and community, today announced a partnership with Honor Courage Commitment (HCC) to launch a cloud career training program for veterans. The two organizations will host a kick-off event for the program on Wednesday, February 21, from 6 – 8 p.m. at HCC’s office located at 4801 Spring Valley Road, Suite 20, Farmers Branch, TX.

“Through this program, veterans can learn in-demand cloud technology skills, earn technology certifications, and position themselves for or advance in a cloud technology career,” said Anthony James, Founder and CEO of Linux Academy and Cloud Assessments. “It’s a tremendous honor to support Honor Courage Commitment on their mission to empower veterans through education, mentoring, and community service and we look forward to a long-term partnership with this great organization.”

Dallas-area veterans can participate in this program at no-cost and will have access to over 1,200 hours of in-depth video content, labs, flash cards, and hands-on training in Linux, Amazon Web Services, DevOps, OpenStack, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Containers, and Azure.

“At Honor Courage Commitment we empower veterans and equip them to find their next mission. Our partnership with the Linux Academy is a force multiplier in that process,” said Urshel Metcalf, Director of Operations, HCC. “Keeping our veterans on the cutting edge of technology and advancing their skills and knowledge will provide opportunity for more successful transitions for our veterans. It also forges a path for success for veterans in one of the most demanding and innovative career fields.”

More than 380,000 veterans currently live in the 13 counties which comprise the North Texas region; and as a nation, the public expense to train and develop these service men and women as the greatest military in the world costs the U.S. billions of dollars.

HCC returns the societal investment in military service members by integrating veteran talent into local economies as business owners, community leaders, and professionals. In so doing, the ultimate goal is to produce veteran leaders for the civilian sector as well as generate more jobs and support more programs for the 240,000 – 300,000 veterans who transition out of military service annually.

More than 300,000 aspiring and expert engineers have developed new skills through Linux Academy, with more signing up every day. Many of the world’s finest technology companies and institutions also train at Linux Academy. Cloud Assessments is a platform that uses artificial intelligence to personalize cloud training based on a person's current and changing skill set. The only platform of its kind on the market, Cloud Assessments allows enterprises to test and train their IT teams, as well as prospective job candidates, on their cloud technology skills by taking hands-on Challenges in live environments.

About Linux Academy
Linux Academy offers the only cloud computing education platform that tests students in live server environments. Through self-paced courses, hands-on labs, six cloud servers, personal access to expert instructors, and an ever-growing learning library, Linux Academy caters to a range of skill levels from beginner to expert. Courses are geared toward Linux, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, OpenStack, DevOps, Azure, Big Data, and Containers. Linux Academy provides more value per dollar than any other IT training program. To enroll or to explore tools and group rates, visit: http://www.linuxacademy.com. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.

Smithfield Bioscience and University of Virginia Announce Regenerative Medicine Research Partnership

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SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. and the University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science announced today a research partnership to explore and advance regenerative medicine technologies leveraging porcine bioproducts. The research is part of a collaborative project between UVA and Smithfield Bioscience, a strategic business platform within Smithfield Foods that is focused on supporting a range of biotechnology solutions in areas of human therapeutics, tissue fabrication and regenerative medicine.“Nearly one million Americans suffer from injuries, disorders, and diseases that result in a significant amount of skeletal muscle loss each year,” said Courtney Stanton, vice president of Smithfield Bioscience and Renewable Bioproducts. “From our wounded veterans to babies born with a cleft lip to those who have suffered traumatic accidents, there is an overwhelming need for bioengineered skeletal muscle. This research and partnership with UVA is a promising step toward meeting this demand.”

The goal of this research is to develop and test a tissue-engineering process for skeletal muscle repair and regeneration using porcine-derived materials. Leveraging these porcine materials has its advantages because it can be muscle-specific prior to implantation and more easily accepted by the human body. Researchers will also conduct proof-of-concept studies, which are a critical step in pursuing clinical trials.

“The research partnership between UVA and Smithfield Bioscience represents engineering at its best, as this partnership seeks to leverage the strengths of both organizations to ultimately use engineered cells and tissues as products that will benefit patients,” said Frederick H. Epstein, professor and chair of UVA’s Biomedical Engineering Department and professor of radiology and medical imaging.

This research is an important part of a larger consortium of about 100 organizations, including Smithfield and UVA. These organizations are coming together under the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, which is working to accelerate regenerative tissue research and creating state-of-the-art manufacturing innovations in biomaterial and cell processing for critical Department of Defense and civilian needs.

George Christ, a UVA professor of biomedical engineering and orthopedic surgery, Mary Muilenburg Stamp professor of orthopedic research in the School of Medicine, and co-director of UVA’s new $3 million Center for Advanced Biomanufacturing, explained, “There’s been a tremendous amount of money and time spent on research and development in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but the ability to manufacture the cells, tissues, and biomaterials needed on a scale large enough to truly transform patient care doesn’t exist. By partnering with Smithfield Bioscience and leveraging porcine bioproducts, we are hoping to help change all of that.”

Dr. A. Bobby Chhabra, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery for UVA Health System, said, “We are hopeful that this research collaboration will reveal new technologies for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, which would revolutionize the treatments physicians provide to patients with injuries involving large-scale muscle loss associated with upper and lower extremity trauma.”

For more information about UVA’s Center for Advanced Biomanufacturing, please visit uva-advancedbiomanufacturing.com.

For more information about Smithfield Bioscience, please visit smithfieldbioscience.com.

*About Smithfield Foods*
Smithfield Foods is a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield^Ⓡ, Eckrich^Ⓡ, Nathan's Famous^Ⓡ, Farmland^Ⓡ, Armour^Ⓡ, Farmer John^Ⓡ, Kretschmar^Ⓡ, John Morrell^Ⓡ, Cook's^Ⓡ, Gwaltney^Ⓡ, Carando^Ⓡ, Margherita^Ⓡ, Curly's^Ⓡ, Healthy Ones^Ⓡ, Morliny^Ⓡ, Krakus^Ⓡ and Berlinki^Ⓡ. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

*About Smithfield Bioscience*
Smithfield Bioscience is a strategic platform of Smithfield Foods, a $15 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. Established in 2017, Smithfield Bioscience leverages byproducts from the meat production process for the development of pharmaceuticals, regenerative medicine, nutraceuticals, and medical device solutions. Smithfield leads the industry in developing these types of cutting edge initiatives, which support a range of biotechnology solutions in areas of human therapeutics, tissue fabrication and regenerative medicine. For more information, visit www.smithfieldbioscience.com.

*About UVA Engineering*
As part of the top-ranked, comprehensive University of Virginia, UVA Engineering is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected engineering schools. Outstanding students and faculty from around the world choose UVA Engineering because of our growing and internationally recognized education and research programs, focused on developing interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges. Our mission is to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and by preparing future engineering leaders. Learn more at engineering.virginia.edu.

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RiskLens Announces Significant Market Momentum Fueled by Surge in Adoption Across Fortune 500; 10 of Fortune 100 Now Rely on the RiskLens Platform

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RESTON, Va. and SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *RiskLens*, the leading provider of cyber risk quantification solutions, today announced the company has experienced significant market traction and strong financial results in the 2017 calendar year, fueled by a surge in adoption across the Fortune 500. Dozens of leading organizations, including 10 for the Fortune 100, now deploy the company’s solution. The company also announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its management team: Jesse Sun as Vice President of Sales, and Stephen Ward as Vice President of Marketing.  

RiskLens closed the 2017 calendar with more than 60% year-over-year growth in recurring revenue, expanded its reach to more than a dozen industry verticals, and continued its dominance as the partner of choice for Fortune 500 organizations. The biggest brands in the world deploy the RiskLens platform to quantify, mitigate and manage cybersecurity risk. RiskLens clients span the Fortune 500, with industry leaders in Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Consumer Packaged Goods relying on the company’s innovative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. 

The only cyber risk quantification solution purpose-built on the global standard risk quantification model known as FAIR, RiskLens growth is fueled in part by the significant uptick in FAIR adoption. The FAIR Institute, for which RiskLens is a sponsor and Technical Advisor, more than doubled in membership in the last year and now counts more than 2,500 innovative security, technology and risk leaders worldwide as members. 

In mid-2017, the company announced it had secured a $5 million Series A equity investment led by Osage Venture Partners with additional proceeds from Paladin Capital Group, Dell Technologies Capital and Kick-Start. The Series A equity infusion helped the company accelerate its go-to-market efforts, expand its product portfolio and drive key hires across Sales, Marketing, Product Development and Client Services. 

“Pressure continues to mount across all industries to solve a decades long problem that has produced many of the cybersecurity issues we are confronted with today,” said Nick Sanna, Chief Executive Officer at RiskLens. “Cyber risk must be translated into the language of business and economics. Thus far we have failed to do this, and as a result, strategic and tactical decisions have been made without understanding the bottom line impact. RiskLens is the market leader in cyber risk quantification, bringing the dark ages of cybersecurity decision making to a close. We are witnessing a massive increase in interest from all corners of the globe and have embarked on an aggressive growth strategy to ensure we can help organizations change forever the way in which they look at and manage cybersecurity challenges. With the appointments of Jesse and Stephen, we have rounded out our management team and put the company on an accelerated trajectory to fulfill our mission.”  

Sun, whose career spans more than 14 years in software sales, most recently served as Vice President of Sales & Business Development for Natural Insight, where he was responsible for sales, marketing, business development, partner strategy and client retention. Prior to Natural Insight, Jesse served as Vice President of Sales for Parature, where he was among the first 15 employees and instrumental in the company's year-over-year growth and eventual acquisition by Microsoft. During his time at Microsoft, Sun led the international expansion of Parature's products into the EMEA and APAC regions, and helped develop training programs for Microsoft's strategic global partners.  He also served as an Advisor to Encore Alerts, which was acquired by Meltwater in 2016.  

Ward joins RiskLens following nearly two decades of experience as a technology marketing professional, including the past 10 years working for leading cybersecurity start-ups. Ward brings tremendous experience to RiskLens as the company positions for breakout growth. He most recently held positions as Senior Director of Marketing at ICS security vendor Claroty and at cybersecurity industry giant FireEye. Having played pivotal roles in the growth and eventual acquisition of such brands as NetWitness (acquired by RSA), Invincea (acquired by Sophos) and iSIGHT Partners (acquired by FireEye), Ward is a seasoned industry veteran who understands how to drive change and innovation in the cybersecurity domain. 

The company continues to build its Sales, Engineering and Client Services teams at its Reston, VA and Spokane, WA locations.

*About RiskLens*

RiskLens is the leading provider of cyber risk quantification solutions. RiskLens empowers large enterprises and government organizations to manage cyber risk from the business perspective by quantifying that risk in monetary terms. Clients depend on RiskLens solutions to better understand and decipher their cyber risk exposure in financial terms, prioritize their risk mitigations, measure the ROI of their security investments, and optimize their cyber insurance coverage. RiskLens is the only cyber risk quantification software purpose-built on FAIR, the standard quantitative model for information security and operational risk. For more information visit the RiskLens website at www.risklens.com.

*Media Contact:*

Stephen Ward
VP, Marketing
703.994.9349
sward@risklens.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.

Jimmie Johnson: Don't blame NASCAR young guns for Daytona crashes

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Jimmie Johnson says the Daytona 500's two big crashes cannot be fully blamed on the NASCAR Cup series' young drivers because the veterans push the limits more often Reported by Autosport 38 minutes ago.

US acquires final land parcels for NY veterans cemetery

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PEMBROKE, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. government has acquired the two final land parcels needed for a New York veterans' cemetery that will eventually ease a burden for thousands of military families.Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer is... Reported by New Zealand Herald 51 seconds ago.

Performance Horizon Names PartnerCentric, Inc. Its Exclusive U.S. Platinum Agency Partner

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Performance Horizon, the leading provider of partner management software for global brands, today announced that it has chosen PartnerCentric, Inc., a premium performance marketing agency delivering tailored program management and optimization, as its exclusive U.S. Platinum Agency Partner.Platinum certification reflects the agency’s outstanding level of knowledge and expertise using the Performance Horizon Partner Management Platform (PMP). The Platinum Agency Partner demonstrates extraordinary understanding of how to leverage and interpret actionable data and insights to help clients achieve strong growth and faster ROI.   

“We are delighted to award Platinum Agency Partner status to the PartnerCentric team in recognition of their deep knowledge of our platform and their expertise in the partner marketing industry,” said Malcolm Cowley, Co-Founder and CEO of Performance Horizon. “We look forward to collaborating closely with them to enable extraordinary results for their clients.”

The Agency Partner program reflects the Performance Horizon view that both outstanding technology and expert program management services are necessary to achieve best results in partner marketing. That said, delivering those two essentials requires very different skill sets. By ensuring best-of-breed technology and the rich contributions of a highly experienced team of program leaders, clients benefit from strength in each of these critical areas.

Platinum Agency status denotes the highest level of expertise in the Performance Horizon PMP. Clients that choose PartnerCentric, Inc. and the Performance Horizon platform are thus assured that they benefit from both industry-leading technology and the expert strategic and innovative management services of the highly-experienced PartnerCentric, Inc. team.

Stephanie Harris, Owner and CEO of PartnerCentric, Inc. said, “We very much look forward to growing our partnership with Performance Horizon in order to ensure that clients benefit from the forward-thinking management and innovative technology solutions that our experienced teams provide.”

*About Performance Horizon*

Performance Horizon helps the world's leading brands build powerful business partnerships that drive extraordinary business growth. The Performance Horizon Partner Management Platform (PMP) is an end-to-end, SaaS-based solution for forming, managing, analyzing, and predicting the future results of partner marketing programs using artificial intelligence. Hundreds of the world’s largest brands leverage our real-time technology to drive and manage more than $6B in sales across 214 countries and territories worldwide. To learn more about Performance Horizon and partner marketing, visit performancehorizon.com

*About PartnerCentric *

PartnerCentric, Inc. is the largest woman-owned and fully remote performance marketing agency in the industry. At our core, we build meaningful relationships beyond borders and aim to be the best partners for our clients and for each other. Our team, comprised of proven industry veterans and strategists, has cultivated over 65,000 relationships to connect our clients with the right partners for long-term success. We utilize proprietary technology and innovative, strategic management to drive the highest ROI for some of the world’s most respected brands. Our premium management ensures that we are 100% funded by happy customers and our clients are supported by the most tenured account managers in the industry, with an average of over 10 years of experience. Visit http://www.partnercentric.com to learn more about our team and services.

Media Contact:
Diane Anderson, WIT Strategy for Performance Horizon
415.254.9086
danderson@witstrategy.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 minutes ago.

Manohar Parrikar’s absence may lead to instability in Goa

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Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s prolonged absence from Goa may lead to political instability, fear BJP leaders. Parrikar, who is recuperating from a pancreatic disorder in a Mumbai hospital, is however likely to attend the Goa assembly’s session on Thursday, when the budget will be tabled.

In the 2017 Goa assembly elections, the BJP could get just 13 legislators elected as against the Congress’ 17. However, it came to power after smaller parties like the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), Goa Forward, (three MLAs each) and three independents supported it on the condition that Parrikar — the then defence minister - return as the chief minister.

“Parrikar is recovering. However, if he takes a long break from office, it may create a political churn,” admitted a BJP legislator while speaking to DNA. He said their Achilles heel was lack of a strong second-rung in the government with party veterans including then chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar being trounced at the hustings.

Parrikar, who is the BJP’s first chief minister in Goa is in his fourth term, is credited with reaching out to the around 25% Catholic minority in the coastal state. “This is not just about a second-rung. It is about managing the pressures of a coalition,” stressed another MLA. The BJP has six Christian MLAs in Goa.

In Parrikar’s absence, MGP veteran and PWD minister Ramkrishna (Sudin) Dhavalikar will be the leader of the house and urban development minister Francis D’Souza will lead the BJP legislature party.

While the name of Union minister of state Shripad Naik is doing the rounds, a BJP MLA claimed they may consider a merger of the MGP into the BJP and elevating Dhavalikar in a senior leadership role with things being “clear in 8-10 days.”

Leader of the opposition Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar, while wishing Parrikar a recovery, admitted it was necessary for people to be updated about his health.

“The impact of Parrikar’s absence on the government and governance is huge,” admitted Congress legislator Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco.

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Accelerated Microsoft Cloud Adoption in 2017 Drives Demand for 5nine Unified Management and Security Offerings

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Microsoft Cloud adoption leads hundreds of enterprises to simplify and secure their cloud environments with 5nine’s Manager and Cloud Security offerings

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 20, 2018

5nine, Inc., the leading provider of Microsoft Cloud management and security solutions, today reported significant acceleration in sales velocity and record performance in 2017:  ·   Annual bookings increased 80% year-over-year 
· Average deal size increased by approximately 100%, reflecting increased customer recognition of product value and satisfaction
· Set a record for direct sales in a single month in company history in December 2017
· Achieved the highest revenue in company history 

5nine’s growth is attributed to increasing demand for unified, automated solutions for managing and protecting mission critical infrastructure on the Microsoft Cloud platform. According to IHS Markit, the cloud market is forecasted to grow to $342 billion with a compound annual growth rate of 22% by 2021. The company expects that as more organizations adopt cloud-based infrastructures, they will demand unified management and security solutions to help scale their IT operations.  5nine is uniquely positioned to deliver these solutions.  

“This past year was an incredible success for 5nine,” said Scott Sanders, 5nine’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve built an amazing platform for cloud management and security that's being rapidly adopted by enterprises all over the globe. When customers see our products in action, they feel compelled to buy. In addition, we’ve added new talent to our executive team that positions us for even more success in 2018 and beyond. 

“In June, for example, we launched 5nine Manager Datacenter, the enterprise version of our popular, award-winning 5nine Manager product. It has received significant praise from the market, analysts and our customer base. 5nine Manager Datacenter allows IT administrators to manage, monitor and recover large, distributed environments from a single, cost-effective access point - something no other solution on the market today can deliver. We’ll soon introduce SDNv2 compatibility to our suite of 5nine solutions, which several of our  customers and prospects are waiting for.”   

5nine helps customers around the world reach the full potential of their virtual infrastructure with unified cloud management for Microsoft Hyper-V and unified cloud security for Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure. Highlights from 5nine’s record-breaking year include the following new products and features:  

· 5nine Manager Datacenter - This enterprise-ready, unified management platform provides advanced administration, management, monitoring and recovery for Microsoft Cloud environments. It fulfills complex enterprise requirements for role-based access control, multitenancy and automation, while still being easy to use and fast to implement.   
· 5nine Smart Firewall for Azure - This automation-based security application enables cloud administrators to quickly and easily create, maintain and manage inbound/outbound traffic rules for virtual machines in Azure. The application, which is available at the Azure Marketplace, is able to simplify collection and management of native Azure firewall log data, which significantly reduces the time and steps needed to securely isolate and protect your virtual infrastructure.   
· 5nine Cloud Security - 5nine added hybrid cloud management to its flagship cloud security solution by way of a new web interface. The new web-based Cloud Security and Management console allows administrators to manage on-premises and cloud VMs from a single, unified interface; simplifying their tasks while saving their companies' significant time and money.  

With over 1,000 satisfied enterprise customers worldwide, 5nine’s record-breaking year included many testimonials, which showcased the company’s ability to easily manage and protect Microsoft Cloud environments. Administrators and executives alike have praised 5nine solutions for their ability to enhance performance, save time and improve the customer experience. The following customer quotes  are a direct reflection of 5nines’ strength in the market:    

· "5nine Manager simplifies the lives of those who do not use SCVMM…all from a single console." - Uilam MacDonald, Hitachi 
· “I think companies need to look very hard at 5nine….It will give them everything they need….I’ve got no plans to use anything else.” - Dave Neal, IT Manager & Technical Architect, Konica Minolta 
· “I love the ability to connect Hyper-V machines in a workgroup through 5nine. This feature alone justifies the price for us. We find it an easier and more complete tool than Microsoft SCVMM.” – Michael Sage, IT Director, PDC Infotek Ltd  
· “5nine is an absolute breeze to install, configure and use. It includes every important function needed to control your environment, from single Hyper-V hosts up to clusters.” – Matthias Petz, ICT Manager, Strüby Holzbau AG    

5nine significantly strengthened its management team in the areas of executive leadership, sales and product management. The following technology veterans were appointed to executive leadership roles:   

· Scott Sanders was appointed Chief Executive Officer – He brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, product management, marketing and operations. Previously Scott served as Senior Vice President of Security Services for Verisign, an S&P 500 company. 
· Karen Armor was appointed Senior Vice President, Sales - She brings 19 years of experience in leading global sales, business development, and operations for software-as-a-service (SaaS), mobility and security solutions. Previously, Karen was with Fiberlink/MaaS360, a privately held mobile security company acquired by IBM in late 2013. Following the acquisition, Karen served as a Business Unit Executive for IBM.  
· Vince Arneja was appointed Chief Product Officer - He brings more than 20 years of leadership, strategy and technical product management experience in global companies across cloud, mobile, application, endpoint and network security. Previously, Vince served as SVP of Product Management at OPĀQ Networks, and has held executive product roles at Arxan Technologies and Sigaba.   

To learn more about 5nine, visit us at http://www.5nine.com. To stay updated on the latest Microsoft Cloud news and developments, follow 5nine on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+. 

About 5nine, Inc.

5nine provides the world’s leading management, security and migration solutions for Microsoft Azure and Hyper-V. Our powerful, integrated platform delivers scalable efficiency, automation and performance, empowering customers to accomplish every cloud initiative rapidly, securely and at exceptional value. Today, 5nine helps thousands of businesses, service providers and government institutions of all sizes to reach their full potential with the Microsoft Cloud Platform. 

5nine is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices worldwide. 5nine is a Microsoft Gold Datacenter Partner, Enterprise Cloud Alliance Partner, Azure Pack Partner and member of the Virus Information Alliance. Reported by PRWeb 21 hours ago.
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