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Lockheed Martin Honors Three Wounded Veterans through Scholarship Program

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment November 14, 2019

For the fourth consecutive year, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) honors brave men and women who keep our nation safe by sponsoring the Fighting Spirit Scholarship – a scholarship program that provides wounded veterans opportunities to experience flying, sailing and competitive exercise through three nonprofit organizations: Able Flight, Adaptive Training Foundation and Warrior Sailing.

The award recipients for the 2019 Fighting Spirit Scholarship are: retired Army Sgt. Steven Curry, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James “Shrap” Crosby and retired Army Sgt. Richard Hursh.

“Steven, James and Richard exemplify that anything is possible if you are courageous and determined,” said Frank A. St. John, executive vice president for Rotary and Mission Systems. “We never forget those who have protected our freedom, and we’re grateful to these veterans for their sacrifices.”

Able Flight selected Sgt. Curry, from Nokesville, Virginia. He was injured in Irag in 2006 by a roadside bomb during his second deployment. After completing his flight training, Curry will receive his Able Flight wings during a presentation at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airshow in July 2020.

“I have always been fascinated with aviation,” said Curry. “I was planning to pursue an aviation career in the military before I was injured. The Fighting Spirit Scholarship is exactly what I need to see my current flight training through to the finish line and work toward a pilot position within the government agency I am currently working for.”

Adaptive Training Foundation selected Lance Cpl. Crosby, from Allen, Texas. He was paralyzed when he was hit by shrapnel from three 122mm rockets in 2004, while in Iraq. Crosby will graduate from the ReDefine program after participating in a nine-week intensive athletic training program, followed by participation in an adaptive skiing and snowboarding trip to Lake Tahoe, California.

“The experience one gets from being a member of the Adaptive Training Foundation tribe is unparalleled; The amount of time spent on each individual athlete is comprehensive and sincere,” said Crosby. “The Fighting Spirit Scholarship will allow other veterans like myself the opportunity to better themselves both mentally and physically.”

Warrior Sailing selected retired Sgt. Hursh, from Alexandria, Virginia. He suffered a right thumb amputation on his dominant hand, right scapula fracture, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder in 2005 in Iraq. Hursh will earn a nationally recognized Basic Keelboat Sailing Certification after successful completion of the Warrior Sailing Program’s Basic and Advanced Training programs.

“The Fighting Spirit Award and Warrior Sailing gives me and other wounded warriors an opportunity to learn to sail and enjoy the water, while connecting with other wounded warriors and the civilian maritime community,” said Hursh.

In addition to attending the training programs at no cost, each scholarship recipient and a guest receives roundtrip flights to Fort Worth for a tour of the Lockheed Martin F-35 production facility, VIP tickets to the 2019 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl game and access to other exclusive bowl-related activities.

Able Flight, Adaptive Training Foundation and Warrior Sailing selected one candidate for the Fighting Spirit Scholarship from the pool of applicants who applied through their respective websites.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s support for active servicemembers and veterans online: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/military-veteran-support.html

About Warrior Sailing
Warrior Sailing trains wounded, ill and injured military service members and veterans in the sport of sailing and sailboat racing. Training is facilitated by world class coaches using techniques and equipment adapted to meet the different needs of the wounded, ill and injured veterans they serve. These are hands-on training courses, not boat rides, and include opportunities ranging from introductory courses to participation in international competitions. www.warriorsailing.org

About Able Flight
Founded as a nonprofit organization in 2006, Able Flight provides flight training and aviation career training scholarships for people with a variety of physical disabilities, including wounded and disabled veterans. http://ableflight.org/

About Adaptive Training Foundation
Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that focuses not on limitations, but possibilities. Founded by Former NFL linebacker David Vobora and supported through staff and volunteers, the ATF tribe uses physical and motivational techniques to empower people with physical impairments to maximize their capabilities and redefine their futures. http://adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. This year the company received three Edison Awards for ground-breaking innovations in autonomy, satellite technology and directed energy. https://www.lockheedmartin.com

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Fossil Group Debuts Hybrid HR Smartwatch Technology

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment November 6, 2019

New Category of Hybrid Smartwatches Features Always-on Read Out Display and Two-Week Battery Life

Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced the latest addition to the hybrid smartwatch category: Hybrid HR.

Engineered by Fossil Group’s 200-person research and development team, Hybrid HR is Fossil Group’s most advanced hybrid smartwatch technology ever, featuring the most important information at a glance – text messages, alerts, caller ID, heart rate and activity tracking – all with a two-week battery life. Hybrid HR technology will be available first from the Fossil brand this 2019 holiday retail season.

“Fossil Group’s commitment to fostering continuous, cutting-edge innovation has made this enhancement of hybrid technology possible,” said Fossil Group Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Greg McKelvey. “With each evolution of our products, we aim to integrate the features our customers need with the style they love – and Hybrid HR does exactly that.”

Combining the best of digital and analog smartwatches, Hybrid HR smartwatches are encased in the classic styling of a traditional watch and feature key elements found in touchscreen smartwatches, including:

Always-on Display: Combines mechanical hands with a dynamic, full round read-out display to view incoming text messages, caller ID and app alerts as well as dynamic, contextual information such as weather updates, second time zone and more
Customization: Allows users to choose between a variety of backgrounds, dial elements and button assignments to designate which notifications you receive or functions to perform – from texts to app alerts or reminders to get up and move
Long Lasting Battery Life: With all features activated, Hybrid HR lasts more than two weeks on a single charge
In-Depth Wellness Tracking: Displays wellness stats including heart rate, steps, calories and active minutes, and allows users to log workouts, track sleep and measure progress over time

“With Hybrid HR, we continue to broaden Fossil Group’s diverse portfolio, offering the most – and most innovative – hybrid and touchscreen smartwatch options of any company in the world,” said McKelvey.

This is the latest technology by Fossil Group to hit the market this year. For example, in August, Fossil Group announced and brought to retail new, proprietary nextgen touchscreen smartwatch technology. Features on the touchscreen smartwatches include the proprietary Phone app, which is the first and only app that makes tethered calls for iPhone users possible on the Wear OS by Google platform, and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 processor platform. Additional elements include a microphone and swimproof speaker, increased storage, extended battery life for multi-day usage and new app-based experiences.

The launch of these new smartwatch technologies furthers Fossil Group’s recent success. Fossil Group, with over $400 million in wearable device sales in 2018, will launch more than 100 new smartwatch styles across 10 brands this 2019 fall/holiday retail season.

For more information, visit www.fossilgroup.com.

About Fossil Group, Inc.

Fossil Group, Inc. is a global design, marketing, distribution and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings include fashion watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and wearables. We are committed to delivering the best in design and innovation across our owned brands, Fossil, Michele, Misfit, Relic, Skagen and Zodiac, and licensed brands, Armani Exchange, BMW, Chaps, Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani, kate spade new york, Michael Kors, Puma and Tory Burch. We bring each brand story to life through an extensive distribution network across numerous geographies, categories and channels. Certain press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available at www.fossilgroup.com.

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FirstNet Momentum: Platform Passes 750,000 Connections, Performs Faster Than Any Commercial Network for Second Consecutive Quarter

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment October 9, 2019

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Public safety personnel across the country continue to turn to FirstNet to advance their routine and emergency responses. Nearly 9,000 public safety agencies and organizations have subscribed to FirstNet, accounting for over 750,000 connections in service. And the numbers are growing daily.

Why? Because the FirstNet communications platform – built with AT&T* and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) – offers first responders and those critical to their response a purpose-built experience they can\’t get anywhere else.

\”FirstNet is designed to be different because that\’s what public safety specifically asked for. This is the only platform that has been built from the ground up just for this community, and we believe FirstNet is the most important network in the country because it serves public safety across the country,\” said Chris Sambar, senior vice president, FirstNet Program at AT&T. \”As we grow and evolve FirstNet, we\’re proud to connect more members of the public safety community and further empower the men and women we rely on to keep us safe with the advanced communications capabilities needed to help strengthen their mission delivery.\”

For the second consecutive quarter, FirstNet brings its subscribers the fastest overall network experience. According to the results of tests taken with Speedtest as analyzed by AT&T, FirstNet once again performed faster than any commercial network.¹

These results come as the number of markets with the FirstNet Band 14 spectrum nears 650.² We\’re moving quickly with about 65% of our nationwide coverage targets completed well ahead of schedule. The more we roll out Band 14 across the country, the more we\’re able to provide first responders with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it. This helps them reliably connect to critical information, communicate and coordinate.

And in the coming months, FirstNet subscribers will be getting another boost in their connectivity. AT&T and Assured Wireless Corporation are working together to develop safe and effective solutions that bring first responders the true benefits of high-power user equipment (HPUE). Following 3GPP standards, HPUE solutions can transmit at stronger signals. This signal increase can only be done using the FirstNet Band 14 spectrum.

That\’s huge for public safety. For rural and remote responders, HPUE could significantly increase their coverage area. For urban and suburban responders, this will help solve the common challenge of indoor coverage. The stronger signal will better assist those connecting from hard-to-reach places like basements, elevators, stairwells and parking garages, helping first responders communicate inside and out.

\”Our collaboration with AT&T is a perfect example of technology\’s power to do great things for public safety,\” said Tom Bilotta, CEO of Assured Wireless Corporation. \”The standards-based HPUE solutions that we plan to bring forward will build on the unique capabilities of FirstNet to further strengthen first responders\’ ability to communicate no matter where their mission takes them.\”

Increased Reliability, Redundancy and Resiliency Through Disasters
Since establishing the FirstNet Response Operations Program a year ago, public safety has turned to FirstNet to help support them during both planned and emergency events. This year alone, we have helped first responders stay connected during nearly 75 emergency events. From wildfires and floods, to a tropical storm turned hurricane and tornadoes, to search and rescue missions in remote locations and more, FirstNet has been there.

\”The support we received from FirstNet during the record rainfall and flooding earlier this year was second to none,\” said Keenan Campbell, Situation Unit Leader – Illinois Incident Management Team. \”Having a FirstNet SatCOLT rapidly deployed and onsite to keep our command post connected to our broader team was an invaluable asset to our mission, and it gives me peace of mind knowing that I have a network that will be there when and where I need it.\”

Plus, we\’ve supported agencies at more than 100 planned events this year, including coast-to-coast 4th of July celebrations. First responders have also relied on FirstNet during music festivals, sporting events and speaker rallies for public officials.

When emergencies strike, it\’s also critical that 911 call centers have the tools they need to maintain operations. To help 911 communicators stay connected during potential service-impacting situations, 911 call centers can now use FirstNet as a wireless backup solution to AT&T ESInet™ – a smarter, modernized 911 call-routing service.

This backup capability is enabled by AT&T Private Mobile Connection, which connects AT&T ESInet to FirstNet for added redundancy. If AT&T ESInet detects a failure in the primary connection to the PSAP, emergency calls will be automatically routed over FirstNet. Keeping PSAPs connected during critical times helps improve emergency response and enables 911 communicators to provide seamless service to the community until the primary connection is restored.

Enhanced Situational Awareness and Security
The FirstNet communications platform goes beyond delivering reliable and redundant connectivity to public safety. It builds on that connectivity with innovative apps that can cost-effectively transform capabilities, drive efficiencies, enhance situational awareness and increase security. New apps launched in and coming to the FirstNet App Catalog – created specifically for public safety – include:

FirstNet Assist – Now FirstNet Certified™ and included in the FirstNet App Catalog, this solution allows public safety support personnel in the field to see active events and incidents within a 50-mile radius and request device uplift. This app also provides all users with direct access to dedicated FirstNet Care specialists specially trained to help first responders and performs device diagnostics.
Response for FirstNet – This low-cost, simple-to-use situational awareness platform now provides new features to FirstNet subscribers, like live location, media sharing and team mobilization, to support day-to-day and emergency operations.
FirstNet Cybersecurity Awareness – When it comes to cybersecurity, it\’s no secret that people are considered the first line of defense. This holds true for public safety. So, this app, coming soon to the FirstNet App Catalog, will provide public safety agencies with easy-to-use educational materials that help keep cybersecurity top of mind. The app will also include training videos that simply break down cybersecurity concerns like social engineering, phishing and spoofing, so first responders have the tools they need to stay cyber-aware and cyber-safe.

\”As we planned for FirstNet, we worked hand-in-hand with public safety across the nation to help us design a network to meet their critical communications needs,\” said Jeff Bratcher, Chief Technology and Operations Officer, FirstNet Authority. \”We are pleased with the progress AT&T continues to make to fulfill the promise of FirstNet – delivering the tools public safety asked for to help with their lifesaving mission. This is public safety\’s network, and we will continue to engage with them to advance their network, FirstNet, for years to come.\”

FirstNet is public safety\’s dedicated, nationwide communications platform. It\’s bringing public safety communications into the 21st century with new, innovative capabilities to strengthen first responders\’ incident response. And it\’s helping them connect to the critical information they need – every day and in every emergency.

Attending the APCO 2019 Conference & Expo in Baltimore? Stop by booth #623 to learn more about FirstNet or check out FirstNet Assist in the New Product Zone. More on FirstNet can also be found here.

¹Based on AT&T analysis of Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data average download speeds for Q2 2019. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
²Markets defined by FCC CMAs.

*About AT&T Communications
We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we innovate to improve lives. We have the nation\’s fastest wireless network.** And according to America\’s biggest test, we have the nation\’s best wireless network.*** We\’re building FirstNet just for first responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and WatchTV, we deliver entertainment people love to talk about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve nearly 3 million global businesses – nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide, our spirit of service drives employees to give back to their communities.

AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). Learn more at att.com/CommunicationsNews.

AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at facebook.com/att and on YouTube at youtube.com/att.

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**Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data average download speeds for Q2 2019.
***GWS OneScore, September 2018.

FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks of the First Responder Network Authority.

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FASTSIGNS® International, Inc. Educates the Next Generation by Endorsing Sign Manufacturing Day 2019

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment October 3, 2019

FASTSIGNS International, Inc., a leading sign and visual communications franchisor, is an official endorser of Sign Manufacturing Day 2019, which takes place on October 4th. With more than 700 sign and visual graphics centers in nine countries, FASTSIGNS^® joins organizations across the United States to celebrate the diversity of manufacturing and teach future generations about the variety of careers in this industry.

In honor of Sign Manufacturing Day 2019, FASTSIGNS inspires the next generation of skilled workers digitally through the launch of their new careers site. FASTSIGNS actively creates job opportunities through their centers, and through the careers site, they are making it easier to learn about those positions. With engaging video content, FASTSIGNS highlights the various roles at a FASTSIGNS center including Outside Sales, Graphic Design, Production and Installation.

Five main disciplines that students are learning today in school are the building blocks that will shape their career futures: science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). These building blocks are represented throughout every role on a FASTSIGNS center team. FASTSIGNS centers employ a variety of people including outside sales professionals, customer service representatives, graphic designers, sign producers and installers.

FASTSIGNS recognizes the countless opportunities manufacturing provides; FASTSIGNS centers are light manufacturers as well as service providers to manufacturers across communities nationwide. Manufacturers have long depended on FASTSIGNS centers to help design, produce and install a wide variety of signs and graphics to achieve effective communications resulting in improved workflow, easier navigation, compliance with accessibility and safety standards, and impactful marketing strategies.

\”Manufacturing is absolutely necessary to our economy, stimulating job growth and strengthening communities,\” explained Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. \”By endorsing Sign Manufacturing Day 2019, we have the opportunity to show our support for the wide array of careers in manufacturing.\”

With modern manufacturing on the rise today, FASTSIGNS provides a unique career path for today\’s students to one day incorporate their skill set when it comes to sign manufacturing. For more information, visit https://www.fastsigns.com/about/careers.

About FASTSIGNS^®

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in nine countries including the United States, Canada, Chile, England, Grand Cayman, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). Locations are slated to open in two additional countries – Malta and Spain – in 2019.

FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and visual graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touch points.

FASTSIGNS centers provide architectural and interior decor graphics, fleet vehicle graphics, digital signs and digital signage content, event graphics, displays, banners, posters, ADA signage, safety and identification signs and much more, as well as handle everything from design to project management to installation.

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is a recipient of many awards, including being ranked the #1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine\’s Franchise 500 for the past three years, and Best-in-Category in the business services sector on Franchise Business Review\’s list of the top 200 franchises for multiple years.

Learn more about sign and visual graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com.

Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).

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Gaming Industry’s Impact on Business

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment October 3, 2019

LISTEN TO BILL BRONSKE ON LINK\'D AM

Gaming, a fast-paced and ever-expanding multi-billion dollar-a-year market, has shaped our culture and driven innovation for consumer experiences. As businesses re-tool to meet and exceed loyalty-challenged consumer expectations, enterprises are well-served by taking cues from this nontraditional industry.

Bill Bronske, Senior Solutions Architect – Artificial Intelligence, Globant

Bill has over 20 years’ experience delivering custom solutions and commercial software products in key engineering roles. He is the chief architect responsible for Globant’s OTT platform, Signal, a video services platform that powers native mobile client apps, consoles, and smart TVs. His passion to deliver optimum partner value has earned the confidence and repeat business of many startups, mid-size and enterprise customers. Bill is an inventor of four patented internet technologies and currently leads Globant’s AI and engineering efforts in Seattle.

About Globant

Globant, a digitally native software services company of over 10K members strong and founded in 2003, empowers organizations through digital and cognitive transformations. Globant’s organizational fitness lifecycle and deep pockets of expertise in the latest technologies and trends enables our customers to stay ahead of their markets.

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Is A.I. Important to Business Today?

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment September 26, 2019

Harness the power of AI to create new and better experiences and services, going above and beyond extracting value out of data and automation. We do it with state-of-the-art techniques, whether Deep Learning, other Neural Networks or traditional Machine Learning approaches, coupled with the increased capacity of machines to understand complex patterns out of data.

The Artificial Intelligence Studio aims at harnessing the power of AI to create new and better experiences and services, going above and beyond extracting value out of data and automation. We do it with state-of-the-art techniques, whether Deep Learning, other Neural Networks or traditional Machine Learning approaches, coupled with the increased capacity of machines to understand complex patterns out of data.

About Globant

We use the latest technologies in the digital-cognitive fields to transform your organization in every aspect

The digital and the cognitive revolutions are affecting how companies connect with users and employees. Companies are simultaneously looking to boost their consumer experiences and to transform themselves internally. Globant is a pure play on the digital and cognitive space. We leverage the latest technologies and methodologies to help organizations transform in every aspect. We want to transform the world, one step at a time. We thrive by transforming organizations for a digital and cognitive future, and we dream to transform our industry with world-class opportunities for talent around the globe.

Listen To Our Podcast with Vanina Martinez at Globant

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VME TV PREMIERES SCIGIRLS!

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment September 9, 2019

Vme Begins Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month With STEM!

Vme TV has announced the premiere of SciGirls. The network brings the PBS series to inspire bright and curious kids to explore science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. And SciGirls on Vme TV offers a special twist: while still firmly focused on STEM, these six episodes celebrate the language, heritage and culture of the diverse Latinx community! The fourth season of the Emmy-winning show will be broadcast beginning Saturday, September 7, on Vme TV (check local cable listings) and will air Saturdays and Sundays.

On this season\’s SciGirls\’, bright, relatable, creative girls—not actors—team up with adult female STEM professionals to solve STEM challenges, improve their communities and make new friends. But in these groundbreaking episodes, the real-life SciGirls and their mentors tackle their STEM adventures primarily in Spanish, honoring their Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Guatemalan, Argentinian, Colombian, Ecuadoran and Salvadoran heritage.

\”SciGirls has spent over a decade addressing a challenging reality: girls face greater obstacles to STEM success than their male peers,\” said SciGirls episode director Maria Agui Carter. \”These barriers are even greater for young Latinas. SciGirls fourth season, with its Spanish-first, culturally responsive approach, is nothing short of groundbreaking.\” SciGirls\’ Director of Cultural Competency, Alicia Santiago, echoes Agui Carter: \”Our research underscores that girls must see STEM role models who mirror their heritage and experiences. In partnership with Latinx educators, parents and community leaders, SciGirls selected exceptional Hispanic female STEM professionals to inspire and empower this season\’s girls—in a language and style that feels uniquely theirs.\”

Michael Fernandez, Vice President of Marketing for Vme Media added: \”We are very excited to be partnering with TPT to bring SciGirls to VmeTV. Our mission at Vme is to provide content that entertains as well as educates our audience. Bringing SciGirls to the network is another step in that promise\”.

The series that Parenting Magazine calls \”cool stuff\” is proud to shine a spotlight on our nation\’s emerging Latinx STEM innovators, thinkers and explorers. Whether girls are interested in pursuing STEM studies, becoming future STEM workforce leaders, or just exploring their world, SciGirls\’ new bilingual Spanish/English episodes welcome everyone to the fiesta de la ciencia!

ABOUT VME TELEVISION
Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is a premiere national Spanish language television network that provides a quality alternative to Latino families by selecting programming that is engaging, empowering, educational and entertaining. Vme is available in 15.5 million households in the United States, distributed via on DIRECTV, DISH Network and AT&T U-verse. It is expected to grow to 20 million by the end of the year through additional cable provider expansion. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertaining, educating and inspiring families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

ABOUT TWIN CITIES PBS (TPT)
The mission of TPT is to \”enrich lives and strengthen communities through the power of media.\” As one of the nation\’s leading public media organizations, TPT uses television, digital media and community engagement to advance education, culture and citizenship. Over its 60-plus year history, TPT has been recognized for its innovation and creativity, particularly in STEM media production. Based in St. Paul, MN, TPT is one of the highest rated PBS affiliates in the nation, reaching over 1.3 million people each month through multiple broadcast and online channels. The organization\’s particular areas of focus include: the educational readiness of children; serving the needs and unleashing the potential of America\’s aging population; engaging a new generation in the power of public media; and being the preferred media partner for organizations that align with our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community. For more information, visit TPT online, follow TPT on Facebook and Twitter

ABOUT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports education and research across all fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In addition to providing major support for SciGirls, the NSF supports other science and math programs on PBS and pbskids.org, including DragonflyTV, Peg + Cat, Design Squad Nation and Plum Landing. Visit here for more information on NSF activities.

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Engage your workforce and teams with results through recognition

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment August 19, 2019

As we prepare for the new year and start planning for a successful first quarter to help us drive ahead, building a strong workforce and set of teams is a crucial element of any organization.

As many people know, I spent a lot of time working with Global companies designing internal incentive and recognition programs that help engage with their workforce, which was a natural extension from the external consumer promotions I implemented all over the World.

But the way the workforce is engaging with company messages and their goals and objectives is changing. I had the pleasure in talking with Sanja Licina, the Global Head of Globant\’s – future of organizations studio, where, by leveraging technology and AI, she creates platforms that help organizations transform their culture.

LISTEN TO KARL DISCUSS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT WITH SANJA LICINA, AT GLOBANT

Sanja is a huge believer that technology can enhance humanity, and that we have a tremendous opportunity to build a better space inside of organizations to help employees become the best versions of themselves.

Prior to joining Globant in 2017, she led several different business units at CareerBuilder. Licina has managed international teams while living in Chicago, London, and currently from Buenos Aires.

Licina graduated with a doctorate in industrial and organizational psychology from DePaul University and later obtained an executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management. She has spoken at numerous conferences and some of her research has been featured in publications such as TIME, The Wall Street Journal, FastCompany and Forbes.

I love Globant\’s solution and platform which they call \”Star Me Up\” , and has been implemented in companies from all types of business sectors.

I was amazed at the effectiveness of this platform and when Globant showed me their presentation I knew I had to share this with my readers and listeners.

If you are looking to move the needle with your workforce, either with your Global offices or your remote workers and teams, let me know and we can put you in touch with Sanja and her team.

Sanja Licina, Global Head - Future of Organizations

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AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens Newest Location In Mexico City

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment August 16, 2019

Supply Chain Solutions Leader\’s Fifth Site In Mexico Continues Global Expansion, Includes On-Site Terminal Access

AIT Worldwide Logistics\’ ongoing global expansion continued today with the opening of a new location at Mexico City International Airport.

$\"\"$ \”We\’re eager to expand our reach and strengthen our service offerings with this newest location,\” said AIT President and CEO, Vaughn Moore. \”Mexico City is major hub and a key city for our growing international network. This office will play a significant role in broadening our scope of solutions between Mexico and the United States, as well as Asia and Europe.\”

According to Moore, AIT-Mexico City will provide a complete array of logistics products, including transborder expertise, warehousing, customs brokerage and IMMEX services, with a focus on air freight, particularly in the automotive, food logistics, technology and life sciences sectors.

Placing AIT\’s fifth location in Mexico in the continent\’s most populous city, and at the country\’s biggest airport, was a strategic decision, according to AIT\’s Managing Director Mexico, Daniel Estrada.

\”We\’ve been looking forward to adding Mexico City to our network,\” he said. \”It\’s a mecca for major business, with tremendous client diversity, access to our current customers and government agencies, and a location central to growers in the southern part of the country.\”

According to Estrada, increased access to farmers is a key differentiator for the food logistics market, as is the cold chain infrastructure already in place at Mexico City International Airport.

\”We selected an on-site location at the airport because it gives us direct access to the cargo terminal, speeding up turnaround times and communication,\” he added.

The AIT-Mexico City opening comes on the heels of AIT-Mexico\’s recent election to the World Freight Alliance (WFA) board of directors. Founded in 2003, the WFA network of freight forwarding logistics companies from around the world offers global, cost effective freight solutions. Estrada will join AIT Executive Vice President, Greg Weigel, to present an overview of AIT-Mexico\’s scope and capabilities at the next WFA board meeting Oct. 21-24 in Budapest.

Located at Mexico City International Airport, AIT-Mexico City is AIT\’s fifth station in the country, along with locations in Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Monterrey and Tijuana:

AIT Worldwide Logistics
Francisco Sarabia #34B
Colonia Peñón de los Baños
15520 Ciudad de México, DF
Mexico

About AIT Worldwide Logistics

Founded in 1979, Itasca, Illinois-based AIT Worldwide Logistics is a full-service transportation management provider with more than 60 offices forming a network that spans the globe. By coupling a flexible business model with robust technology that presents end-to-end shipment visibility, AIT delivers precisely tailored supply chain solutions for almost every industry imaginable. Leveraging creative, competitively priced multimodal services, AIT removes the complexity from global logistics puzzles, helping companies thrive by regaining focus on the core goals of their business. For more information, visit www.aitworldwide.com.

Our Mission

At AIT, we vigorously seek opportunities to earn our customers\’ trust by delivering exceptional worldwide logistics solutions while passionately valuing our co-workers, partners and communities.

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Sight Sciences Hires Leading Industry Executives To Drive Continued Growth

Karl Woolfenden 0 Comment August 7, 2019

Company Names Jessica Holmes VP Of Health Policy & Reimbursement, Brian Regan VP Of Strategy & Professional Relations, And Jim Sluck VP Of Dry Eye Marketing

Sight Sciences, Inc., a growth-stage medical device company transforming the two fastest growing segments in ophthalmology and optometry, glaucoma and dry eye disease, today announced that Jessica Holmes, Brian Regan and Jim Sluck have joined the company as Vice President of Health Policy & Reimbursement, Vice President of Strategy & Professional Relations and Vice President of Dry Eye Marketing, respectively. The three industry veterans will bring a wide-range of leadership experience to the management team in directly relevant products and end markets.

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\”Sight Sciences has enjoyed substantial growth within the last year, and we see an exciting opportunity to further accelerate growth initiatives across a number of fronts with these strategic additions to our leadership team,\” said Paul Badawi, Founder and CEO of Sight Sciences. \”Jessica, Brian and Jim are thought leaders in their respective domains, and their diverse backgrounds and skill sets will be invaluable in helping us continue to stay true to our mission of addressing the underlying causes of the world\’s most prevalent eye diseases with innovative technologies.\”

Holmes has more than 25 years of experience in payer- and provider-relations, government affairs, reimbursement strategy, tactical planning and execution. She has created and executed reimbursement/market access strategies both as a leader within operating companies and as a consultant to commercialize novel technologies in the areas of medical devices, biotechnology, diagnostics, combination products, capital equipment, and durable medical equipment. Previously, Holmes directed the prominent medical device reimbursement and market access practice at Navigant Consulting as Director of Life Sciences and served as Vice President of Reimbursement for Argenta Advisors, Inc. Holmes will be leading the reimbursement and health policy strategy for all of the Company\’s Surgical and Dry Eye portfolio, ensuring the technologies are accessible to both health care professionals and their patients.

Regan is a highly experienced healthcare operating executive with senior leadership roles focused in marketing, sales and business development at a number of leading medical technology and consumer product companies. Prior to joining Sight Sciences, Regan was Vice President of Marketing & Development at Johnson & Johnson Vision following its acquisition of TearScience, Inc. Regan was an executive committee member and marketing organization leader during his more than 10 years with TearScience, and through this work, is considered one of the thought leaders in the development of the evaporative dry eye market. Regan will be leveraging his broad industry experience to lead strategy across both the Surgical and Dry Eye businesses, with a focus on the company\’s interactions with key opinion leaders within the Ophthalmology and Optometry specialties.

Sluck brings more than 30 years of healthcare strategy development and commercial execution experience to Sight Sciences. Prior to joining Sight Sciences, Sluck was part of the market development team at Shire that led the launch and acceleration of Xiidra in the dry eye pharmaceutical market. Before Shire, Sluck held prominent commercial leadership positions at Galderma as Vice President of U.S Pharmaceutical Marketing and Alcon in a number of roles, culminating as Head of U.S. Pharmaceutical Marketing. Sluck will be leveraging this significant industry experience to lead the marketing strategy and execution for the launch of TearCare®.

With the addition of Sluck, Todd Love will be moving to the Vice President of Dry Eye Sales position, leading the company\’s Dry Eye sales force expansion and execution efforts, as well as partnering with Sluck to create a best-in-class launch experience for Sight Sciences\’ customers and their patients.

About Sight Sciences
Founded in 2011, Sight Sciences is a commercial-stage medical device company dedicated to the development of intelligently designed and engineered products that address the underlying physiology of ophthalmic diseases. The company\’s surgical glaucoma product portfolio features the OMNI® Surgical System. Its non-surgical dry eye product portfolio consists of TearCare® for ophthalmologists and optometrists. For more information, please visit sightsciences.com.

About TearCare®
The TearCare® System is indicated for the application of localized heat when the current medical community recommends the application of a warm compress to the eyelids. Such applications would include Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), Dry Eye, or Blepharitis.

About OMNI® Surgical System
The OMNI® Surgical System is a manually operated device for delivery of small amounts of viscoelastic fluid, for example Healon® or HealonGV® from Abbott Medical Optics (AMO), Amvisc® from Bausch & Lomb, or PROVISC® from Alcon, during ophthalmic surgery. It is also indicated to cut trabecular meshwork tissue during trabeculotomy procedures.

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