In time for holidays, TASER Self-Defense launches subscription box

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TASER Self-Defense, the consumer division of Axon(Nasdaq: AAXN), announced a new subscription box called The Lightning Club.  For $25 per month, The Lightning Club will provide training materials to civilian TASER device owners to promote practice with the personal protection tool. Beginning in December, boxes will ship on the 15^th of every month.

Unlike stun-guns, the TASER Pulse and Bolt devices, marketed towards civilians, use small cartridges to fire two probes designed to deliver an electric charge capable of stopping an attacker from 15 feet. A pair of cartridges normally retail for $69.99, but members of The Lightning Club will pay $25 per month for a supply of two cartridges and access to web-based training videos featuring TASER Master Instructors.

"The Lightning Club incentivizes regular practice with a TASER device. Self-defense situations unfold quickly so it's important to develop muscle memory to effectively draw and deploy a TASER Pulse or Bolt under pressure," said Annie Pratt, director of consumer products for TASER Self-Defense.

Pratt added, "There is no better self-defense tool than a TASER device. Our products exist to protect all life, and we know that The Lightning Club will bring confidence to our customers so they can live without fear of harassment and danger."

Orders can be placed at buy.taser.com in time for the holidays. The Lightning Club is available as an add-on to any TASER device purchase, and as a gift for a current TASER Pulse or TASER Bolt owner.

About TASER Self-Defense
TASER Self-Defense is the consumer division of Axon, a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: AAXN) based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company was founded in 1993 by brothers Rick and Tom Smith with one mission: Protect Life. TASER Self-Defense tools are packed with similar technology used in Axon's law enforcement TASER devices, giving civilians an effective option to protect themselves and others. Visit www.axon.com and www.buy.taser.com to learn more about the company and its innovative products.

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For investor relations information please contact Andrea James via email at IR@axon.com.

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'Tis the Season for Shopping: RetailMeNot Shares New Survey Data as Shoppers Hit the Stores

• 87% of consumers plan to visit a physical retail store in the month of December, and on average, they plan to do so seven times
• 37% of consumers are planning on making purchases for themselves this season
• 60% of shoppers are looking for deals no matter what they're buying

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailMeNot, Inc., today announces new consumer data showcasing shopper behavior as the focus turns to Cyber Week.

Download the full data in an infographic at http://www.rmn.com/cyberweekdata2017.

In-Store Surprises
As consumers begin to round the corner on holiday shopping with Black Friday, survey data shows the retail store is still very much a destination. In fact, 87% of consumers plan to visit a physical store in the month of December, and on average, they plan to do so seven times. The survey also showed 63% are likely to make a purchase at a special in-store event, such as pop-up shops, new brand collaborations or celebrity guest appearances. 

"At RetailMeNot, while we recognize the growth of e-commerce and m-commerce, we still stress with our retail partners the significant role a brick-and-mortar location plays in the consumer shopping journey," said Marissa Tarleton, CMO, RetailMeNot, Inc. "Consumers are going both online and in-store for list toppers such as toys, and looking in both places for gifts such as clothing and shoes, so retailers with an omnichannel presence will likely capture the most dollars." 

In fact, 75% of consumers told us they plan to shop both online and in a physical store this season. Additionally, the RetailMeNot survey asked consumers where specifically they're planning on making purchases this holiday season, and while 41% are shopping at online-only marketplaces such as Amazon, an equal amount said they're shopping at big-box retailers like Target and Walmart (41%), with an almost equal amount saying department stores (38%).

Selfish Shopping Takes Off  
Over the past several years, the self-gifting trend has grown. Nearly 40% of consumers surveyed said they are planning on making purchases for themselves while holiday shopping this year, and half of those will spend at least $100 on themselves. As they do, everyone is looking to save money: 60% of shoppers are looking for a deal no matter who's on the receiving end. 

Survey results showed more millennials tend to selfishly shop (50%), while only 32% of Gen X and Baby Boomers are picking up presents for themselves.

"Regardless of who they're shopping for, consumers are looking to save money," said Tarleton. "Retailers should plan to engage shoppers with a variety of offer types at different intervals throughout the rest of the shopping season. Consumer favorites include discount e-gift cards, Cash Back Offers, expedited free shipping and percent-off storewide."

RetailMeNot previously announced consumers plan to spend an average of $743 during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping weekend, up 47% from last year's average of $505. In addition, more consumers plan to shop on Cyber Monday this year. New data shows that shopping and spending will remain strong through December.

While the season kicked off well before November 1, retailers of all types still have plenty of time to capture the sales they're looking for this season. In fact, survey results indicate 62% of people still have the majority of their shopping to do to complete their list.

Methodology
This data is based on findings from three consecutive surveys written by RetailMeNot and conducted using Google Surveys in the month of October 2017. Each survey targeted 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 18 and over to survey regarding planned holiday spending and preferences.

Additionally, a RetailMeNot, Inc. Q4 PR survey was conducted by Kelton Global between October 5, 2017, and October 10, 2017, among 1,086 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and over, using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas are set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the entire U.S. population ages 18 and over.

About RetailMeNot, Inc. 
RetailMeNot, Inc. (https://www.retailmenot.com/corp/) is a leading savings destination connecting consumers with retailers, restaurants and brands, both online and in-store. The company enables consumers across the globe to find hundreds of thousands of digital offers to save money while they shop or dine out. RetailMeNot, Inc. estimates that approximately $4.4 billion in retailer sales were attributable to consumer transactions from paid digital offers in its marketplace in 2016, more than $600 million of which were attributable to its in-store solution. The RetailMeNot, Inc. portfolio of websites and mobile applications includes RetailMeNot.com in the United States; RetailMeNot.ca in Canada; VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom; ma-reduc.com and Poulpeo.com in France; and GiftCardZen.com and Deals2Buy.com in North America. As wholly owned subsidiaries of Harland Clarke Holdings, RetailMeNot and Valassis, a leader in intelligent media delivery, are partnering to connect retailers and consumers through meaningful digital, mobile and print promotions both online and in store.

Media Contacts:
Michelle Skupin
RetailMeNot, Inc.
mskupin@rmn.com 
(808) 224-3215

Chelsie Baugh
RetailMeNot, Inc.
cbaugh@rmn.com
(512) 387-8378

 

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Yingli Announced the Groundbreaking of 100 MW "Topper Runner" Project in Inner Mongolia

BAODING, China, Nov. 17, 2017

BAODING, China, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli" or the "Yingli Solar"), one of the world's leading solar panel manufacturers, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited ("Yingli China") recently announced the groundbreaking of a 100 MW "Top Runner" project in Wuhai City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Following the Datong 50 MW "Top Runner" project in Shanxi province, this project, covering an area of about 2.04 square kilometers of coal-mining subsidence areas in Wuhai City, is Yingli's second "Top Runner" project. The project will also be installed with Yingli's patented PANDA Bifacial panels, which can generate both by front and rear sides. It is expected to be connected to the grid and begin operations in June 2018.

After put into operation, this project is expected to offset the emission of nearly 60.3 tons of dust, 13.4 tons of carbon and reduce the discharge of 1.8 tons of cinder annually. It is of great significance to energy pressure relief, environment improvement and climate conservation.

"We are glad to participate in "Top Runner" program again with our reliable and high efficient products," commented Mr. Liansheng Miao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yingli. "Data shows that, since the grid-connection of the Datong 50 MW 'Top Runner' project, which utilized PANDA Bifacial panels, its monthly energy yield is up to approximately 17% higher than typical multi-crystalline solar plants. We believe that this project will be another sample of Yingli's efforts in technological innovations to increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of solar power generation."

About Yingli Green Energy

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), known as "Yingli Solar," is one of the world's leading solar module manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the photovoltaic value chain from ingot casting and wafering through solar cell production and solar PV module assembly. Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 20 regional subsidiaries and branch offices and has distributed more than 18 GW solar PV modules to customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.yinglisolar.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo.

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For further information, please contact:

Eric Pan 
Investor Relations
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited 
Tel: +86 312 8929787 
E-mail: ir@yinglisolar.com

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Web Site: http://www.yinglisolar.com 

The 2nd Edition of Tata Motors Global Service Camp to Cover Over 25,000 Customers Across 900 Touchpoints in Over 40 Countries

MUMBAI, November 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

In an endeavour to continuously provide best customer experience for its commercial vehicle range, Tata Motors today announced its second edition of its Global Service Camp, which will be held from November 21^st to 23^rd with a target to service over 25,000 commercial vehicles across 900 touchpoints in over 40 countries.

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During the three-day long global service camp, commercial vehicle customers of Tata Motors can avail free comprehensive vehicle health check-ups, free labor and special schemes on lubes along with various value-added services. The company will also offer attractive discounts on Tata Genuine Parts and incentivize owners who report with their vehicle to the service camp. In addition, the camp will also offer 'High Mileage' Awards as a recognition for our customers.

Through the camp, customers can avail special pricing on the company's range of commercial vehicles and experience some of Tata Motors' new products and services. The service camp will also act as a platform for various training initiatives for drivers cum operators, introducing and briefing them on new commercial vehicle technologies, safety practices and vehicle productivity.

Mr. Rudrarup Maitra, Head, International Business, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors said,"With the immense success of the inaugural edition in 2016, we are excited to announce the second edition of Global Service Camp in 2017. This camp not only allows us to address the servicing needs of our customers' vehicles, but also gives us an opportunity to interact with all our stakeholders and assess theirneeds to better our product and service offerings going forward. It also serves as a good platform to strengthen our brand presence."

With the most extensive range of commercial vehicles arising from day-to-day needs, Tata Motors is among the top 10 truck and bus manufacturers globally. With vast global experience, the company brings a deep understanding of customer expectations from diverse markets and is well positioned to cater to the ever changing automotive norms and commercial vehicle trends across the globe. The company continues to invest in its products and sales & service network with an aggressive customer centric approach of anticipating customer requirements.

About Tata Motors 

Tata Motors Limited, a USD 42 billion organisation, is a leading global automobile manufacturer of cars, utility vehicles, buses, trucks and defence vehicles. As India's largest automobile company and part of the USD 100 billion Tata group, Tata Motors has operations in the UK, South Korea, Thailand, South Africa, and Indonesia through a strong global network of 76 subsidiary and associate companies, including Jaguar Land Rover in the UK and Tata Daewoo in South Korea. In India, Tata Motors has an industrial joint venture with Fiat. Engaged in engineering and automotive solutions, with a focus on future-readiness and a pipeline of tech-enabled products, Tata Motors is India's market leader in commercial vehicles and among the top in passenger vehicles with 9 million vehicles on Indian roads. The company's innovation efforts are focused on developing auto technologies that are sustainable as well as suited. With design and R&D centres located in India, the UK, Italy and Korea, Tata Motors strives to pioneer new products that fire the imagination of GenNext customers. Abroad, Tata cars, buses, and trucks are being marketed in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia, South America, Australia, CIS, and Russia.

To know more, please visit (www.tatamotors.com; follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TataMotors)    

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Truechip and Uniquify Achieve Sign-off Verification of DDR Interface IP

SAN JOSE, CA, Nov. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - Truechip, the Verification IP (VIP) specialist and Uniquify, a leading system-on-chip (SoC) fabless manufacturer and DDR memory system IP provider, today announced sign-off verification success for Uniquify's DDR interface IP using Truechip VIP technology.

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"Uniquify is dedicated to offer the smallest area, lowest power, and highest performance memory subsystem IP with the highest quality," said Sam Kim, COO, Uniquify. "Truechip's VIP sets the standard for cost-effective, comprehensive and customizable IP sign-off. We are impressed with its rugged protocol sign-off and debugging GUI. We are looking forward to offering enhanced quality and verification confidence to our mutual customers."

Nitin Kishore, CEO of Truechip, said, "We are excited to collaborate with Uniquify for their IP sign-off requirements and I am confident that this partnership will augment business value for our mutual customers. Truechip's fundamental verification technology and flexibility coupled with Uniquify's patented breakthrough products will help to create the most comprehensive DDR IPs and VIPs available. We look forward to continue our cooperation with future memory standards."

About Uniquify 

Uniquify is a System-on-Chip (SoC) fabless product company. It offers SoC design expertise, integration and manufacturing services to leading semiconductor and system companies worldwide, in silicon processes down to 14nm, with a portfolio of market-leading DDR memory IP. Uniquify's 'ideas2silicon' services range from design specification, front-end through physical design, and delivery of manufactured, packaged, and tested chips. Uniquify's headquarters and primary design center is in San Jose, Calif., with additional design and technical support teams in China, India, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

About Truechip 

Truechip, the Verification IP specialist, is a leading provider of VIP solutions which accelerate IP development, improve quality, and lower the cost and risks in the development of ASIC, FPGA and SOC designs. The company has sales and support coverage across North America, Europe and Asia, and has served customers for almost a decade. Truechip is organizing its first annual technical conference, TrueConnect, on December 7, 2017 at the Hotel Park Plaza, Bengaluru, India. More details are available at http://www.truechipconnect.com.

SOURCE Truechip

CONTACT: Graham Bell, Uniquify, +1(408)-772-2128, gbell@uniquify.com; Nanette Collins, Public Relations for Uniquify, +1(617)-437-1822, Nanette@nvc.com; media@truechip.net, +1-917-668-8510, http://www.truechip.net 

Huawei Rotating CEO Ken Hu: Building Intelligent Networks and Reshaping the World with Mobile

LONDON, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th Global Mobile Broadband Forum kicked off in Londontoday, gathering over 1,400 leaders from mobile telecom operators, vertical industries, standards organizations, and industrial alliances around the world. Ken Hu, the Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO at Huawei, outlined a world where all things are connected, presenting telecom operators with nearly limitless growth potential.

Today, there are 20 million shipping containers in the world, and 300 million LED streetlamps. There will be 1.8 billion water meters by 2025, and every year, 100 million new bicycles roll off the factory floor. "Each of these is a potential new subscriber," said Hu. "But to support a future where all things are connected, telecom operators need to strengthen network performance and management. Future networks need to be application-centric, data-driven – and eventually, intelligent."

"We have to believe that everything can be connected and will be connected," he continued. "These opportunities are real. But to seize them, we need a new model."

Hu calls this new model the "scale-out and scale-up approach." First, he recommends that telcos scale out to provide more connections. This will generate revenue, and pave the way for scaling up. Next, they can work with partners to develop value-added services based on the specific needs of industrial applications.

To support these valued-added services, Hu stressed the importance of strengthening networks and making them smarter. "Telcos can start by accelerating deployment of 4.5G and NB-IoT to boost network performance and pave the way for 5G. Then they need to take a look at O&M."

On average, network equipment O&M costs roughly three to four times the cost of the equipment itself. Furthermore, 70% of major network faults are the result of simple human error. "This is not sustainable," said Hu. "But big data analytics and artificial intelligence have given us the tools we need to build smarter networks."

"When facing structural problems, we need architectural innovation," Hu explained. "With operational data, we can feed 'digital brains' of sorts that control and manage networks more intelligently. From O&M to service provisioning, we want to build networks that are automated, self-optimizing, and self-healing. Full autonomy is what we're aiming for. This will drive an exponential increase in efficiency and resource allocation across the board."

Huawei has made exciting progress in this area, Hu noted. "We are developing predictive maintenance systems for network sites. With operational data and A.I., we can predict up to 50% of network faults, helping our customers reduce network failure rates by 20%."

Huawei predicts that there will be 100 billion connections around the world by 2025. Beyond intelligence, Hu touched on the need to boost network performance. "To support a massive number of connections between things, our networks need much greater capacity and lower, more reliable latency. Most importantly, behind the scenes they need intelligent systems driving performance. Networks are more complicated than ever before, with greater demand for agility. Traditional approaches to network management won't be able to keep up."

Hu continued, "All industries are now adopting digital technology and artificial intelligence. Not just manufacturing and agriculture, but also service industries like livestock management, logistics, and public safety. The mobile industry is no exception. Mobile is the enabler of this process – the foundation of digital transformation. We have to go smart first to help other industries do the same."

Beyond technology, Hu pointed out that the industry needs to close gaps to strengthen the mobile ecosystem. "In the past, we focused on connecting people. That was like planting a single tree. Now we're connecting things. That's like planting an entire forest. We have to integrate with the ecosystem, and build it out together."

At the event, Huawei showcased its latest 5G technology, as well as the results of joint research spearheaded by its Wireless X Labs platform in domains like connected vehicles, connected robots, IoT, virtual reality, and augmented reality. The purpose of the Mobile Broadband Forum is to encourage more in-depth discussion and collaboration between global telecom operators, vertical industries, and other players across the value chain.

For more information, please visit: http://www.huawei.com/minisite/hwmbbf17/en/ 

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to enrich life and improve efficiency through a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. Driven by customer-centric innovation and open partnerships, Huawei has established an end-to-end ICT solutions portfolio that gives customers competitive advantages in telecom and enterprise networks, devices and cloud computing. Huawei's 180,000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.

For more information, please visit Huawei online at www.huawei.com or follow us on:

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Casio Named As CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree

Casio PRO TREK Smart Outdoor Watch Recognized in the Wearables Category

DOVER, N.J., Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. today announced that it has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for its PRO TREK Smart Outdoor Watch (WSD-F20) in the Wearables Category. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.

Powered by Android Wear 2.0, Casio's WSD-F20 smartwatch is custom-built for outdoor enthusiasts. It features energy-efficient GPS functionality and the ability to display full-color maps, even when offline. Built-in sensors to measure altitude, atmospheric pressure and direction allows users to navigate their way through any adventure, and a range of apps for hiking, fishing, skiing, swimming, and more provide added custom functionality.

The WSD-F20 is designed with a soft urethane band, button guards, a protective bezel, and side buttons of varying sizes, offering enhanced operability and toughness. It is also water resistant up to 50 meters and includes a number of different watch faces that users can choose from based on the information that is most important to their activity.  

"We are honored to be a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree for our WSD-F20 smartwatch," said David Johnson, Vice President of Casio America, Inc.'s Timepiece Division. "We strive to bring durability, functionality and feature-rich design to consumers with our PRO TREK line of timepieces. When you add in Android Wear 2.0 capabilities, and all the smart innovation from our team, it takes this watch to new heights."          

The prestigious CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the owner and producer of CES 2018, the global gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.

Casio's WSD-F20 will be displayed at CES 2018, which runs January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Products chosen as CES Innovation Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering in some of the most cutting edge tech products and services coming to market.

The Casio PRO TREK Smart Outdoor Watch is available now. For additional information please visit https://wsd.casio.com/.

* Android Wear is a trademark of Google Inc.

About PRO TREK Smart
Casio's PRO TREK Smart line of watches is geared for outdoor enthusiasts. Powered by Android Wear 2.0, these timepieces are equipped with a variety of features ideal for outdoor adventures including GPS, Location Memory, Moment Setter, and more. These timepieces also boast Casio's Triple Sensor technology, in addition to a dual-layer LCD and water resistance. Casio's PRO TREK Smart line offers rugged, stylish and versatile timepieces with features that enhance any outdoor experience. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK Smart line of timepieces, please visit: http://wsd.casio.com/us/en/  

About Casio America, Inc. 
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.CasioUSA.com.  

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CONTACT: Kyle Ragonese, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, kragonese@coynepr.com; S. Vander Schans/ A. Colasacco-Sharpe, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com, acolasacco@casio.com 

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Conference Board of Canada's National Summit on Indigenous Youth and Natural Resource

CALGARY, Nov. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - Relationships between industry, government and Indigenous peoples lie at the heart of Canada's natural resource sector. Indigenous youth now represent the fastest growing population segment in Canada and will soon be entering leadership positions with ever-increasing legal and political authority over the lands and resources within their traditional territories.

Effective engagement with Indigenous youth will help to ensure they receive meaningful outcomes from resource development alongside industry, and that their interests and concerns are genuinely addressed within Canada's 21st century resource economy. The Conference Board of Canada's Our Land, Our Future: National Summit on Indigenous Youth and Natural Resource Development will bring Indigenous youth together with industry, government and Indigenous leaders to explore how to build a stronger, more collaborative and equitable natural resources sector in Canada.

When: November 21-22, 2017     

Where: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive, Calgary, Alberta 

 Who: Speakers include:   

• Daniel F. Muzyka, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Conference Board of Canada
• Kluane Adamek, Founder, Our Voices
• Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister, Natural Resources Canada
• Dr. Ken S. Coates, Research Chair in Regional Innovation, University of Saskatchewan
• Clément Chartier, President, Métis National Council
• Tom Isaac, Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
• Alicia Dubois, Market Vice-President, Indigenous Banking CIBC Investor Services
• Mitchell Case, President, Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council
• Chad Day, President, Tahltan Central Government

For the full schedule and times visit: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/17-0073/agenda.aspx

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Media Accreditation is required.

This conference is sponsored by Natural Resources Canada, Shell Canada, Forest Products Association of Canada, Enbridge, Cenovus, NRStor, and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

 

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CONTACT: Or media accreditation, contact: Natasha Jamieson, Media Relations, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: 613- 526-3090 ext. 307, E-mail: corpcomm@conferenceboard.ca; Juline Ranger, Director of Communications, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: 613- 526-3090 ext. 431, E-mail: corpcomm@conferenceboard.ca 

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Insulia a reçu l'agrément de la FDA et le marquage CE en vue d'intégrer le Basaglar et le Tresiba

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, le 17 novembre 2017

Insulia détient désormais un agrément pour le titrage de toutes les marques d'insuline basale

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, le 17 novembre 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aujourdhui, Voluntis a annoncé qu'Insulia®, son logiciel compagnon pour les personnes souffrant de diabète de type 2, a reçu un agrément de la FDA et le marquage CE en vue d'intégrer le Basaglar et le Tresiba. Insulia est donc désormais disponible pour les personnes qui utilisent des marques d'insuline basale, y compris Lantus®, Levemir®, Toujeo®, Tresiba® et Basaglar®. Voluntis continuera à faire en sorte qu'Insulia soit disponible pour tous ceux qui utilisent d'autres insulinothérapies, y compris l'insuline NPH et les combinaisons d'insuline GLP-1/basale, en vue d'une publication en 2018.

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« Il est assez difficile de vous préoccuper de titrer votre insuline, sans avoir à vous inquiéter de savoir si votre marque d'insuline est compatible avec des outils de titrage automatique comme Insulia », a dit Pierre Leurent, PDG de Voluntis. « Nous sommes très heureux de rendre Insulia disponible à toutes les personnes souffrant de diabète de type 2, quelle que soit la marque de l'insuline qu'elles utilisent. »

Insulia® est un logiciel compagnon sur ordonnance réservé aux personnes atteintes de diabète de type 2 et à leurs équipes soignantes, qui les aide à obtenir la bonne dose, chaque jour. Insulia® associe une application mobile destinée au patient et un portail Web destiné aux professionnels de santé (HCP, de l'anglais « Health care practicioner »). L'application mobile apporte en temps réel des recommandations de dosage d'insuline basale et des messages de coaching éducatif, basés sur les valeurs de glycémie. Le portail Web HCP permet aux professionnels de santé de mettre en place des plans de traitement personnalisés, de prescrire l'application, puis de suivre à distance l'ensemble de leur population de patients. Dès qu'un professionnel de santé a délivré la prescription, Insulia peut être téléchargée sur l'App Store et sur Google Play.

Insulia est actuellement disponible pour les patients aux États-Unis, sur ordonnance de leur médecin. Voluntis a passé un contrat avec des plans commerciaux de santé, des gestionnaires de soins pharmacothérapeutiques et des payeurs gouvernementaux pour assurer une plus grande couverture de l'insuline, ainsi que la collaboration avec les systèmes de santé et les prestataires de soins, afin d'encourager l'utilisation du produit. Les professionnels de santé intéressés par l'utilisation d'Insulia dans le cadre de leur pratique peuvent enregistrer leur établissement sur www.insulia.com.

À propos d'Insulia®

Insulia® fournit automatiquement les doses recommandées d'insuline basale et des messages de coaching aux personnes souffrant de diabète de type 2, tout en permettant à l'équipe soignante de suivre les progrès à distance. Un professionnel de santé prescrit Insulia à travers son portail Web dédié et définit les règles du plan de traitement qui permettra d'ajuster le dosage de l'insuline basale aux besoins spécifiques de la personne. L'utilisateur reçoit alors un code d'activation pour démarrer sur son application personnalisée. Une fois téléchargée, l'application utilise les lectures de glycémie et les symptômes d'hypoglycémie pour recommander des dosages en temps réel. Ceux-ci sont constamment mis à jour à l'aide des algorithmes cliniques contenus dans l'application. Les données sont automatiquement partagées avec l'équipe soignante, qui peut suivre à distance l'évolution du patient à travers son objectif, grâce à des notifications personnalisées. Cela permet aux fournisseurs de proposer des services de télémédecine sur mesure, une pratique de plus en plus soutenue par les payeurs du monde entier. Insulia est donc désormais disponible pour les personnes qui utilisent des marques d'insuline basale, y compris Lantus®, Levemir®, Toujeo®, Tresiba® (U-100) et Basaglar®. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter le site : www.insulia.com,

À propos de Voluntis

Voluntis crée des logiciels compagnons qui permettent aux personnes de prendre en main leur traitement, en collaborant à distance avec leurs équipes soignantes. Dédiés aux maladies chroniques, les produits Voluntis ont pour but de personnaliser les traitements, de soutenir la coordination des équipes soignantes et d'améliorer les résultats réels. Voluntis s'appuie sur son expertise dans la numérisation des algorithmes cliniques et sur sa plateforme technologique pour concevoir ses solutions d'accompagnement. Cela inclut Insulia et Diabeo pour le diabète ainsi que eCO et Zemy en oncologie. Voluntis a établi des partenariats de longue date avec les principales entreprises scientifiques comme Sanofi, Roche et AstraZeneca et est membre fondateur de Digital Therapeutics Alliance. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter le site : http://www.voluntis.com/.

 

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CONTACT: CONTACT : Amelie Janson, 1-331-80031952, amelie.janson@voluntis.com 

Web Site: http://www.voluntis.com 

Brick and mortar is here to stay, but only the smartest will survive

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2017

Montreal startup NewKnow is harnessing the power of mobile tech to help retailers elevate the in-store customer experience and turn the 'retail apocalypse' on its head.

MONTREAL, Nov. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - There's no doubt that online retail has altered the brick and mortar shopping experience in profound ways. But when it comes to reports of the 'retail apocalypse' that some naysayers predict, don't believe the hype. Why? Because the store still matters.

Two out of three consumers prefer to see products in-store and nine of ten dollars are still spent in physical retail. Far from being the demise of brick and mortar stores, e-commerce has simply hastened its evolution.

Creating stronger customer relationships and providing great in-store experiences is now more critical than ever. NewKnow, a Montreal startup, is helping savvy brands and retailers adapt and thrive in this new retail reality. The company's front-line staff training and communications app now makes it easy and affordable for retailers and brands to collaborate and effectively train their front-line workforce across their retail networks.

The NewKnow app helps sales staff make an impact with customers and sell better by delivering targeted training tools, modules and brand information to their smartphones. Brands and retailers can create, distribute, track, and communicate employee training across retail networks with ease. The days of staff rushing to the back room to check the computer or brushing off dusty binders for training or product information are (thankfully!) over. 

After decades of retail experience, NewKnow's co-founders Steven Gendron and Jaffray Hill have first hand understanding of the expense and challenge of on-boarding new employees and training teams on products, policies and procedures. "High turnover, disengaged employees, and infrequent and untrackable training were constant roadblocks for us. And it really bled through to the customer experience," says Gendron.

To overcome those hurdles, Gendron and Hill harnessed tech to empower retail's most valuable asset - front-line employees - with a better training and communication toolkit. "The trick to excelling in physical retail is by competing on the service experience, and blending digital and physical to deliver quality service and memorable in-store touch points," he adds.

NewKnow joins the likes of Lightspeed, Salesfloor, SweetIQ and Thirdshelf as the newest member of Montreal's retail tech scene. Expect a bright future for those taking advantage of tools like NewKnow to meet some of retail's biggest challenges.

 

SOURCE NewKnow

CONTACT: For all inquiries, please email hello@mynewknow.com 

Une source d'inspiration pour les innovateurs de demain : le nouveau Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada de classe mondiale

OTTAWA, le 17 nov. 2017 /CNW/ - Le nouveau Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada a ouvert ses portes au grand public aujourd'hui, après une cure de rajeunissement de trois ans. Inauguré en 1967 à l'occasion du Centenaire du Canada, le Musée souligne cette semaine son 50^e anniversaire, dans le cadre des festivités marquant le 150^e anniversaire du Canada.

L'un des trois musées membres de la famille d'Ingenium - Musées des sciences et de l'innovation du Canada, le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada compte maintenant une aire d'exposition complètement remodelée d'une superficie de plus de 7 400 m². Dans cette nouvelle version où le public retrouvera tout ce qu'il aimait de l'ancien musée (les locomotives et la Cuisine bizarre) en plus de découvrir encore plus d'artefacts et d'éléments interactifs qui feront bientôt partie de ses nouveaux attraits favoris, le Musée raconte l'histoire de l'innovation au Canada dans un environnement immersif, éducatif et amusant.    

Lieu de convergence du passé, du présent et de l'avenir, le Musée s'intéresse à la créativité et à l'ingéniosité humaine qui sont au cœur des découvertes scientifiques et technologiques. Les visiteurs pourront découvrir l'histoire de l'innovation au Canada - et s'en imprégner totalement - en explorant les 11 nouvelles expositions permanentes, en assistant à des démonstrations en direct, en faisant l'expérience d'applications mobiles et de réalité augmentée, ou en bricolant à l'atelier de fabrication Exploratek. Même les tout jeunes visiteurs pourront assouvir leur curiosité naturelle à la ZOOOM - Zone d'innovation pour enfants, une aire d'apprentissage ludique destinée aux enfants de huit ans et moins.

Faits en bref

• Superficie de l'aire d'exposition = 7 400 m² (80 000 p²)
• Nombre d'expositions = 11
• Nombre d'artefacts = plus de 2 900
• Durée des travaux de construction = 26 mois

Pour obtenir des renseignements généraux et voir des photos et des vidéos concernant les travaux de construction, les artefacts et les expositions, consultez le https://ingeniumcanada.org/fr/societe/centre-de-conservation-des-collections.

CITATIONS

« Le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada, l'un des musées Ingenium, rouvre ses portes afin de faire vivre une nouvelle expérience immersive à ses visiteurs. Canada 150 offre aux Canadiens et aux communautés l'occasion de se rassembler et de célébrer leurs réalisations, ainsi que la place qu'ils occupent dans le monde. Je vous invite à découvrir les nouvelles expositions du Musée, lesquelles mettent en valeur le savoir-faire canadien dans les secteurs des sciences, de la technologie et de l'innovation »

-- L'honorable Mélanie Joly, ministre du Patrimoine canadien

« Le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada joue un rôle essentiel dans la création d'une culture de curiosité au pays. Notre gouvernement est fier d'appuyer cet important musée, qui stimule les jeunes et les incite à faire carrière dans les domaines des sciences, de la technologie, de l'ingénierie ou des mathématiques. »

-- L'honorable Kirsty Duncan, ministre des Sciences,

« Le nouveau Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada racontera notre histoire à des gens de partout au Canada et dans le monde entier, et j'en suis ravi. Le Canada peut maintenant compter sur une vitrine de classe mondiale pour exposer sa contribution aux sciences et à la technologie, tout en inspirant les innovateurs de demain. »

-- Fernand Proulx, Président-directeur général par intérim, Ingenium - Musées des sciences et de l'innovation du Canada

« Le nouveau musée marie le passé et l'avenir. L'expérience de la technologie est à la portée de nos visiteurs grâce à nos applications numériques, à notre immense voûte composée d'ampoules LED, ainsi qu'à nos applications de réalité virtuelle et augmentée. Nous croyons aussi qu'en amenant nos visiteurs à explorer le processus d'innovation dans le cadre d'expériences pratiques, nous stimulerons la créativité des générations à venir et les préparerons mieux à relever les défis qui les attendent. »

-- Christina Tessier, directrice générale du Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada

Au sujet d'Ingenium - Musées des sciences et de l'innovation du Canada 
Dévoilée en juin 2017, la nouvelle marque nationale Ingeniumvise à préserver et à raconter l'histoire du patrimoine scientifique et technologique du Canada. Cette désignation, qui célèbre l'ingéniosité, englobe trois musées nationaux : le Musée de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation du Canada, le Musée de l'aviation et de l'espace du Canada et le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada. Sous la marque d'Ingenium, ces trois musées deviennent des lieux où le passé rencontre l'avenir, et où les visiteurs peuvent apprendre et explorer, s'amuser et découvrir. Ingenium se tourne aussi vers l'avenir; il compte un Centre de conservation des collections à la fine pointe, des plateformes numériques et sociales, des expositions itinérantes d'envergure nationale et internationale qui sauront instruire, divertir et captiver tous les publics du Canada et du monde entier. Pour en savoir davantage, visitez ingeniumcanada.org.

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SOURCE Ingenium : Musées des sciences et de l'innovation du Canada

CONTACT: Michelle Coates Mather, Le Cabinet de relations publiques NATIONAL, MCoatesMather@national.ca, C 613-806-3326 

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