In A quick summary of the features designed for TRIPP, Inc., AfterNow describes its recent work on a design project for TRIPP, a health technology startup company developing virtual reality experiences that impact mood and mindfulness. AfterNow designed the UI/UX of TRIPP's mobile app, as well as improving their existing VR user flows. The mobile app helps users keep track of their meditation sessions and mood fluctuations, assists them in hitting their weekly meditation goals, and notifies them when a new experience is available. (Philippe Lewicki, West Los Angeles)

Cornerstone OnDemand has become a founding member of the Velocity Network Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting R&D of applications for transformational blockchain technology and promoting global adoption of a network for verified career credentials. Cornerstone is joined by 14 other industry leaders. And, for the sixth year in a row, Cornerstone has achieved a Strategic Leadership position in the Fosway 9-Grid for Learning Systems, plus has been positioned as a Core Challenger for Digital Learning, for the first time. Meanwhile, Cornerstone has announced its Convergence 2020 event, to be held May 18-20, in San Diego, which will feature empowering keynotes, sessions, training workshops, roundtable discussions, networking activities, and more. (Adam Miller, West Los Angeles)

Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG (EZ) has announced plans to open a radiopharmaceutical production site near Boston. Mirroring the technology of EZ's European plant, it's planned as a first step to produce Yttrium-90, a short-lived radioisotope which is used in oncological applications for the treatment of liver cancer. Once the Boston plant is operational, EZ will be able to offer local supply of Y-90 to pharmaceutical companies and hospitals in all regions of the world. Also, EZ and Isotopia Molecular Imaging, of Israel, recently concluded an agreement on the joint development and approval of diagnostic reagents, with the intention of working more closely together in the early detection of prostate cancer. The production of these reagents shall soon be fully automated through the use of synthesis systems. (Frank Yeager, Monrovia)

For the seventh consecutive year, Faye Business Systems Group (FayeBSG) has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott's VAR Stars for 2019, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of mid-market financial software - based on factors such as growth, industry leadership, recognition, and innovation. Also, FayeBSG has released Sage Chargebacks & Deduction Management Enhancement for Sage 100. Meanwhile, the recent webinar - The Latest Updates in SugarCRM - is available on-demand, led by FayeBSG CEO, David Faye, and SugarCRM CEO, Craig Charlton. And, the upcoming webinar - Answers to All Your CRM + TMS Questions - will take place on February 26, 10-10:45 a.m. Pacific. (David Faye, West Los Angeles)

GF Piping Systems has announced an enhanced commitment to the data center construction and renovation market with a suite of products and services that improve operational efficiency and reliability. As data centers turn to more efficient liquid cooling methods, GF is introducing specific products and services that meet the increased demands. This includes a new product, the COOL-FIT PE Plus piping system, provides even higher thermal efficiency, significantly reduced maintenance and operational costs, and faster installation time. (Mike Smith, Monrovia)

Throughout 2020, Intellect will provide hands-on, in-person training and software demonstrations at its Los Angeles headquarters. Upcoming dates include February 24-26 for design training. More Information. (Romeo Elias, West Los Angeles)

myKaarma has debuted Service Cart, a mobile repair recommendation tool for auto dealerships, designed to improve customer transparency and convenience, resulting in higher retention, shorter authorization times, a significant lift in repair recommendation acceptance rates, and higher customer pay dollars. Service customers receive easy-to-understand inspections and with just one-click can approve technician-recommended work - which are shown with prices, videos, and pictures of the customer's vehicle, highlighting why the work is needed. Dealers using Service Cart are realizing 40+% acceptance of additional service recommendations. Meanwhile, Mazda has endorsed myKaarma as a Strategic Partner to help Mazda dealers deliver the Ultimate Mazda Experience to their customers. (Ujj Nath, West Los Angeles)

Nortridge Software's Nortridge Loan System (NLS) is now integrated with REPAY, a provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, giving lenders another payment gateway option. REPAY's proprietary, integrated payment technology platform reduces the complexity of electronic payments for merchants, while enhancing the overall experience for consumers. Payment gateways in NLS now include REPAY, Merchant Partners, Payix, and ACI Universal Payments. (Greg Hindson, Orange County)

Optimum Info has been selected for the 2019 Best of Irvine Award in the Marketing Category by the Irvine Award Program, solidifying the brand as an innovative leader in the industry. Each year, the Program honors the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the area - those that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. (Arvind Verma, Orange County)

Parasoft is collaborating with HackEDU, an interactive cybersecurity training company, to allow organizations to train their developers and testers on the latest threats and mitigations for modern secure software development. Parasoft offers best-in-class Static Analysis Security Testing solutions, and HackEDU provides innovative hands-on secure coding training covering the latest technologies and threats. Coupled with Parasoft, teams now get the benefit of HackEDU's training directly related to the security issues they are working on, right at the moment it's needed. (Elizabeth Kolawa, Ph.D., Monrovia)

Out of 3,500 SaaS companies in 2019, PCIHIPAA ranked in Latka 100's Top 5% in terms of annual growth rates. Latka is the leading private community for SaaS CEOs, founders and investors. Cybersecurity and compliance continue to be key areas of concern throughout the healthcare industry, and PCIHIPAA's services are specifically designed for private practices that often rely too heavily on their office manager for solving their security, privacy, and compliance requirements. (Jeff Broudy, West Los Angeles)

On the evening of March 12, John Tanner, Ph.D., CEO of Tanner Research, will present a free Nutrition Science workshop, where he will share his story about how he suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest in 2009. Since then, he has studied intensely the causes of heart disease, the leading killer in this country, and found that it can be completely avoided through a proper diet - and cancer, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and about 30 other diseases can be reduced, avoided, or reversed by this same diet. John will relay to participants the scientific information they need to avoid heart disease and other leading killers. He will also field questions, and everyone will continue nutrition discussions in small groups. The workshop includes a healthy and tasty meal and your choice of one of the top books on nutrition science. Join John at the new Tanner Research facilities in Duarte. (John Tanner, Ph.D., Monrovia)

In Warning: Contractors must really be independent!, Dave reviews the numerous tests the IRS and the state of California now use to determine if a person is an independent contractor or an employee. And, in Why document your company's tribal knowledge?, Dave suggests that if company leaders make process documentation part of the corporate culture, starting at the top and from an early point in the company's life, this process becomes an accepted way in which managers learn and leave behind, able to move up the chain with minor disruption both in the job left behind and the job assumed. It makes for a smoother process for seeking outside hires by providing a model for the job specification to be written. Dave's other recent blog posts - available here - include: "Some thoughts about office politics;" Where's your sense of urgency?;" and "Building a Semi Pro Audio/Video Studio." (Dave Berkus, Monrovia & West Los Angeles)

In What Are the Benefits of an Auto CPAP Machine?, Easy Breathe reports that there are three types of machines you can use to treat your sleep apnea: fixed-pressure; bi-level; and automatic - which offer a number of benefits the other machines don't. Auto machines are programmed with a sophisticated algorithm that monitors your breathing and auto titrates the pressure it delivers based upon your breathing needs. If your health changes in any way, the machine will recalibrate so that it will deliver the optimal pressure without the need for another titrating study in a lab. Auto CPAP machines are set to a default range and will detect and accommodate all pressures within that range. This will minimize the amount of testing you need to have done to get started on your treatment. (Nick Weiss, West Los Angeles)

In Technology for Technology Sake Is Not Innovative, Electrosonic points out that while spaces can be made extremely intelligent, they also need to be helpful, supportive, and simplify tasks. For example, AI, automation, and advanced presence sensors can play a big role in recognizing when the right people are in the room. And, in What Does a 2020 Control Room Look Like?, Electrosonic acknowledges that data is the lifeblood of organizations today, and state-of-the-art control rooms play an instrumental role in serving as a centralized hub where decision makers can analyze and act on information. (Bryan Hinckley, Monrovia)

Jason Ciment, CEO of Get Visible, has provided the following tips, resources, and strategies:
> But first, "Big news for me personally," shares Jason, "I am teaching my first of 5 classes in my daughter's high-school on Entrepreneurship. It's a 5-week crash course on how to make a pitch deck and do a shark tank-type pitch or simply launch your business idea. Looking forward. The curriculum comes from www.NFTE.com, which teaches kids from underserved areas how to become entrepreneurs."
> California Privacy Law getting updated.
> 9 Lead Gen Metrics to Measure and Monitor.
> 7 Wordpress FAQ plugins for your website.
> 7 tips to hack and outsmart GMAIL.
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> More news on ADA compliance lawsuits.
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> Latest stats on why your articles need to be 2,000+ words. (Jason Ciment, West Los Angeles)

In Tips for adopting enterprise machine learning, Pegasus One observes that as machine learning matures into a more advanced, sophisticated subset of business technology, it becomes necessary to explore ways of transitioning existing business processes into new ML-enabled technologies. Much like the process of digital transformation, machine learning transitions must be handled effectively to be productive. (Tushar Puri, Orange County)

PeopleG2 CEO Chris Dyer contributed to a recent article in SHRM: AI: Discriminatory Data In, Discrimination Out, and wrote an article for Irish Tech News: Mastering Tough Conversations: The Superpower for Successful Bosses of the Future. Meanwhile, Chris continues to host his TalentTalk Radio Show podcast, where he interviews top executives about leadership and talent development. (Chris Dyer, Monrovia)

In The hidden truth about ransomware, Alvaka Networks concludes that antivirus software and firewalls are "ineffective table stakes in this new age of cyber-theft," and offers these guidelines to ensure your safety: Multi-factor authentication; segmentation of your network; 24/7 monitoring of your network; daily backups on a disconnected system; and keeping track of admin credentials. And, in Is It Time for Ransomware Insurance, Alvaka warns that cyber insurance is not a "get-out-of-jail-free" card, and doesn't compensate for inadequate comprehension of even the most basic, yet necessary, cybersecurity routines. (Oli Thordarson, Orange County Healthcare)

In The four most important things to consider when modernizing a laboratory, LigoLab Information Systems points to configurability, efficiency, interoperability, and transparency, explaining that, thanks to an aging population and consolidation throughout the industry, there is an ever-increasing demand for labs to handle more cases even though the reimbursement per case is shrinking. And, in A dedicated and laboratory-specific LIS is the clear winner for modern labs, LigoLab examines which laboratory information system (LIS) model is the best for long-term success. They reference a recent study by the College of American Pathologists which compared a dedicated LIS (an end-to-end platform) versus a system that incorporates laboratory modules as part of an enterprise electronic health record platform. The authors of the study concluded that a dedicated LIS solution is most often the best choice for a lab. (Suren Avunjian, Los Angeles Healthcare)

LifeWIRE Corp. and PSYCHeANALYTICS Inc. have announced a co-marketing agreement to move forward as a joint solution for clients. LifeWIRE's suite of personalized communications, monitoring, and data capture solutions for population management and patient self-directed care provides a unique patient engagement element for PSYCHeANALYTICS' psychosocial and behavioral health assessment tool. Integrated behavioral health is critical to improving outcomes, thus PSYCHeANALYTICS CEO Dave Haddick underscores the importance of coordinating not only the overlapping impact of psychosocial and medical problems, but also the communication between patients and providers. (Dave Haddick, Bay Area Healthcare)

In Navigating Important Medical Coding Changes, SAVI Group discusses what things medical coders should look out for, and areas to focus on, to ensure your medical practice is on the right track. And, in Demand for Medical Billing Outsourcing Continues to Rise, SAVI reports that the global medical billing outsourcing market is projected to reach an estimated $15.7 billion valuation by the year 2026. (Sumit Mahendru, Orange County Healthcare)