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Americans in Hawaii, Nevada and Maryland Have the Worst Sleep Quality According to Leading Sleep Technology Application

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In Recognition of Sleep Awareness Week, Sleep Cycle Analyzed How Well Americans are Sleeping Across the Country

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sleep Cycle, the leading sleep tracking application and one of the most widely used solutions worldwide to improve sleep health, analyzed over 15 million hours of sleep across the United States in recognition of Sleep Awareness Week® to better understand if Americans are truly getting quality sleep. The analysis uncovered that Hawaii, Nevada and Maryland have the worst sleep quality in the country, while Montana, Colorado and Vermont are sleeping the best.

“Sleep is integral to our mental health. As this year’s Sleep Awareness Week focuses on sleep health and its connection to mental health, it’s a perfect time for Americans to take a step back and think about where sleep is ranked in their lives,” said Dr. Mike Gradisar, Ph.D. & Head of Sleep Science at Sleep Cycle. “Practicing healthy sleep habits, such as meditation around bedtime and maintaining consistent bedtimes and wake-up times will elevate your sleep, is especially important as you manage stressors in your day-to-day life.”

According to the Sleep Cycle analysis of Sleep Quality across the country, the top ten states with the worst sleep quality were spread out across the nation and included:

HawaiiNevadaMarylandFloridaTexas New JerseyAlabamaMississippiLouisianaGeorgia

The ten states with the best sleep quality were:

MontanaColoradoVermontOregonRhode IslandIowaNew HampshireIdahoMassachusettsMinnesota

To see the full list of states, visit http://tinyurl.com/4e4m7jmj.

So what could be impacting the sleep of Americans? Dr. Gradisar says that one cause could be worry and stress, which could interfere with the ability to fall asleep, as well as one’s sleep quality and duration. A 2023 report by the American Psychological Association found that among the day-to-day stress categories, health-related stressors (65%), money (63%), and the economy (64%) were reported among the top significant sources of stress in adults’ lives.

Interestingly, with the exception of Hawaii, Maryland and New Jersey, among the top 10 states for lowest sleep quality, they all share commonalities in these stress categories. They all rank low for access to healthcare as well as high poverty rates and low for economic opportunities. While Hawaii, Maryland and New Jersey are outliers, the states rank among the top for high cost of living, which can certainly impact stress.

While stress can impair sleep by prolonging how long it takes to fall asleep as well as fragmenting sleep, Dr. Gradisar recommends the following novel tips to reduce worry and improve sleep while dealing with day-to-day stressors.

Mindfulness body scan practice: in a 2018 study people were asked to listen to a 15-minute mindfulness body scan at bedtime – and to practice this for 2 weeks. It found that people who regularly took more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, fell asleep about 50% faster after 1 week of practicing this technique.
 Watch TV to distract from worries: yes. About 30% of people fall asleep watching TV before bed. In fact, there’s practically no relationship between watching TV and sleep. But keep in mind that this should be a temporary solution.
 Find something that helps distract and relax your mind: in the end, you need to find something that redirects you from those racing thoughts and worries. For example, you can try the Sleep Program called ‘Relax the Mind’ within the Sleep Cycle app. This notion of redirecting your mind to more pleasant thoughts is a technique called ‘Cognitive refocusing’, which has been shown to be effective after a couple of weeks of practice.

Sleep Cycle is a mobile app that has helped millions of people in the U.S. understand their sleep habits and improve their sleep. The app helps users fall asleep more easily, tracks and analyzes sleep during the night, wakes the user in a light sleep phase and provides insight into how sleep quality is best improved. Sleep Cycle measures sleep quality by the amount of time spent in bed, the amount of time spent in deep sleep, the frequency of motion and intensity for each movement and the amount of times when the Sleep Cycle application registered its user as “fully awake”. For more information and to download the application, visit https://www.sleepcycle.com/.

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For this report, Sleep Cycle ranked average sleep quality from highest to lowest using data from over 14M sleep sessions in the US during 2023. Sessions lasting between 4 and 12 hours were included. Sleep metrics were averaged for sessions that began in 2023 and segmented by region (state), city, or gender where applicable. Only breakdowns with more than 1000 unique users were included in the analysis.

DISCLAIMER
The contents of this press release is of general character and intended for informational purposes only. The information is not adapted after individual sleep quality or health status. It does not constitute and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given by a physician or other qualified healthcare provider.

ABOUT SLEEP CYCLE
With millions of daily active users and over two billion nights analyzed in more than 150 countries, Sleep Cycle is the leading sleep tracking application and one of the most widely used solutions worldwide to improve sleep health. Sleep Cycle’s mission is to improve global health by empowering people to sleep better. Since its launch in 2009, Sleep Cycle has helped millions of people understand their sleep habits and improve their sleep. The mobile application helps users fall asleep more easily, tracks and analyses sleep during the night, wakes the user in a light sleep phase and provides insight into how sleep quality is best improved. Sleep Cycle is one of the world’s most comprehensive sources for statistics on sleep and contributes to research and reporting on sleep worldwide. Sleep Cycle is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker SLEEP. The head office is located in Gothenburg, Sweden.

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ERCO Seoul Unveils State-of-the-Art Experience Centre

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ERCO’s new Experience Centre in Seoul invites industry professionals to experience the future of lighting design. This immersive space offers exclusive workshops, demonstrations, and insights into the latest trends, showcasing ERCO’s commitment to elevating architectural projects.

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ERCO, a global leader in architectural lighting, is excited to announce the relocation of its Seoul office to a modern, state-of-the-art facility. This move reflects ERCO’s dedication to providing exceptional service and innovative lighting solutions to its valued customers in South Korea.

The new office, located at #103, 33, Dosan-daero 27-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06032, offers enhanced accessibility and convenience for customers and partners. This strategic relocation underscores ERCO’s commitment to expanding its presence and supporting the growing demand for architectural lighting in the region.

A highlight of the new office is the immersive ERCO Experience Centre. This innovative space showcases ERCO’s latest lighting technologies and solutions. Visitors can witness firsthand how ERCO’s lighting systems seamlessly integrate with architecture to create stunning and functional spaces. The Experience Centre is an inspiring hub for architects, designers, and lighting professionals to explore the possibilities of ERCO’s lighting, gain inspiration for their projects, and foster creative collaboration.

Lim Chul-Hoon, Branch Manager of ERCO Seoul, “We’re thrilled to unveil the new ERCO Experience Centre in Seoul. This relocation allows us to provide an even better experience for our clients. The Centre is a space where they can truly experience the transformative power of ERCO’s lighting solutions and how they can elevate their architectural designs.”

Jack Tan, Asia Pacific Managing Director at ERCO, added, “The relocation and Experience Centre demonstrate ERCO’s ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries and exceeding customer expectations across the region. This state-of-the-art facility showcases our dedication to providing industry-leading lighting solutions. We’re excited to welcome our clients for an immersive experience of ERCO’s capabilities.”

Architects, designers, and lighting professionals interested in attending a lighting workshop or exploring the Experience Centre can contact ERCO Seoul at +82 2 596 3366 or info.kr@erco.com.

About ERCO

ERCO is a global leader in high-quality, digital architectural lighting. Founded in 1934, this family-owned company operates in 55 countries with independent sales organizations and partners.

ERCO views light as the fourth dimension of architecture, thus an essential element of sustainable architecture. By contributing to better societies and buildings while preserving the environment, ERCO Greenology® combines ecological responsibility with technological innovation.

ERCO develops, designs, and manufactures luminaires at its light factory in Lüdenscheid, Germany. Focusing on photometric optics, electronics, and sustainable design, ERCO’s products are used in a variety of applications, including: Work and Culture, Community and Public/Outdoor, Contemplation, Living, Shop and Hospitality.

ERCO lighting experts collaborate with architects and designers worldwide to create highly precise, efficient, and sustainable lighting solutions that bring projects to life.

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Suvoda Awarded US Patent for its eCOA Software Architecture

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Low-code, no-code approach accelerates eCOA questionnaire design and deployment, taking questionnaire creation, licensing, and localization off the critical path 

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Suvoda, a global clinical trial technology company specializing in complex studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare diseases, announced the receipt of a patent from the US Patent Office for the Suvoda Questionnaire Definition Language (SQDL), part of the software architecture of its eCOA (electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment) product. 

The patent demonstrates the power of Suvoda eCOA: expedited questionnaire creation, translation, localization, and deployment so clinical trial sponsors can launch their studies more efficiently. While eCOA is traditionally a bottleneck in clinical trial implementation, Suvoda eCOA and its SQDL tool enable sponsors to deliver high quality questionnaires in a matter of hours, instead of days.  

“This recognition by the US Patent Office is a testament to the ingenuity, creativity, and technical excellence of our team. Many claim to offer similar capabilities, but Suvoda’s patented technology enables us to truly deliver on our promises. Suvoda eCOA accelerates questionnaire implementation in a regulatory compliant manner, which is crucial for the efficiency and success of clinical trials,” said Jagath Wanninayake, CEO of Suvoda. 

The patented architecture offers several key benefits: 

Easy eCOA questionnaire creation: Suvoda eCOA allows non-engineers to define eCOA questionnaires using a simple low-code/no-code approach, while maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance. It includes a real-time preview of each question, language, and layout configuration to improve feedback and productivity.

Accelerate development by parallel processing: Questionnaire definition, licensing, translation, and layout occur concurrently and are decoupled from the study build.

Localization partners work directly in Suvoda eCOA, previewing translations in real-time and minimizing back-and-forth with Suvoda and the sponsor. 

Simplified mid-study questionnaire updates: Questionnaires can be easily modified while maintaining the validated state of the eCOA system, so that mid-study changes do not delay data collection.

Efficient questionnaire and component reuse: Suvoda eCOA allows questionnaires, where permitted, to be stored and reused in an accessible and organized way and allows for compatibility with newly updated devices without affecting system validation. 

“The SQDL architecture fundamentally changes how eCOA questionnaires are created by supporting parallel construction of translations and layouts. We have patented the core of what we do, supporting a powerful no-code/low-code definition layer that enables an ecosystem of tools—like real-time, device-accurate previews and screenshot generation—that can improve eCOA implementation and deployment,” explained Andrew McVeigh, Suvoda’s Chief Architect. 

Suvoda eCOA is part of a comprehensive suite of clinical trial solutions, including IRT (Interactive Response Technology), eConsent, and the recently launched ePatient. Unified on the purpose-built Suvoda technology platform, these products support clinical trial sponsors in the most urgent moments of their studies, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, reduce site-burden, transform patients’ trial journeys, and help advance human health. 

For more information about Suvoda and its innovative eCOA solution, visit https://www.suvoda.com/products/ecoa.  

About Suvoda:
Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company specializing in complex, life-sustaining studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system, and rare diseases. Founded in 2013 by experts in eClinical technologies, Suvoda empowers clinical trial professionals to manage the most urgent moments in the most urgent trials through advanced software solutions delivered on a single platform. Headquartered outside Philadelphia, Suvoda also maintains offices in Portland, OR, Barcelona, Spain, Bucharest and Iasi, Romania, and Tokyo, Japan. The company’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) consistently exceeds the technology industry average, contributing to the company being selected by trial sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) to support more than 1,500 trials across more than 85 countries. To learn more, visit suvoda.com. Follow Suvoda on LinkedIn

CONTACT: marketing@suvoda.com

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9Pay Presents All-in-One Efficient Financial Solution at Singapore FinTech Festival

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HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — From November 6 to 8, 9Pay showcased comprehensive payment services in Vietnam to businesses at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. 9Pay’s participation at one of the largest global Fintech events has attracted significant attention from companies and industry experts.

Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore for the 9th time at the Singapore EXPO Convention & Exhibition Center. The event attracted 65,000 participants from 134 countries and regions, including more than 3,400 government and regulatory attendees across 665 central banks, regulatory institutions, and other government organizations.

For 9Pay, attending SFF 2024 in Singapore is a strategic step to strengthening its position in fintech in Southeast Asia and the world. Coming for the first time as an official exhibitor of this famous financial event, 9Pay was welcomed warmly by many financial professionals and clients, as a trusted fintech company in Vietnam. This has contributed to strengthening the position of Vietnam’s financial technology industry in the international area, demonstrating that Vietnamese fintech enterprises are ready to compete and integrate into regional and global marketplaces.

The State Bank of Vietnam’s 2024 report highlights Vietnam as a top FDI destination, ranking 25th globally and outpacing regional peers like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Key drivers include Vietnam’s large domestic market, robust consumer spending, and proactive government reforms that streamline processes and bolster foreign trade. Improved technology infrastructure has made sectors like e-commerce, fintech, logistics, education, and tourism particularly attractive. With deep market insight, 9Pay, a licensed payment intermediary, has empowered numerous companies to thrive in Vietnam by offering seamless, all-in-one payment solutions.

As the leading payment service provider, 9Pay has established powerful partnerships with international PSPs and Remittances, allowing partners to receive payments seamlessly and facilitating smooth money transfers to Vietnamese beneficiaries. Typical instances include e-commerce platforms expanding in Vietnam that can easily collect payments and promote growth, and an online education provider that integrated 9Pay’s localized payment solution, simplifying tuition payments for Vietnamese students while improving user experience.

Boost Business Efficiency with Collection – Disbursement and Payment Gateway Service

The 9Pay Collection and Pay-Out Service offers several standout benefits for partners aiming to expand and operate efficiently in Vietnam. One of key strengths is the Localized Banking Advantage, enabling partners to use 9Pay as a local bank account for seamless collection and disbursement, simplifying operations and enhancing financial workflows.

Additionally, there are lots of new cross-border payment regulations this year. Companies need to thoroughly understand and strictly comply with these regulations to ensure legal and stable business operations. Expert Tax Advisory for smooth market entry of 9Pay will provide partners with crucial insights into their tax obligations, easing compliance and fostering confident growth in the Vietnamese market.

With a cost-efficient fee structure, 9Pay helps partners minimize transaction expenses, allowing for better cost management and increased profitability. The service also tackles the complexities of cross-border transactions through optimized FX rates and transparent fees, providing live exchange rates and clear pricing to ensure predictable, competitive costs and address currency fluctuation challenges.

Another significant advantage of 9Pay is its 24/7 dedicated support, offering reliable assistance even on weekends and holidays to promptly resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.

The leading fintech company in digital financial innovation and cross-border payments in Vietnam

Throughout the event, the 9Pay team had valuable individual meetings with decision-makers as well as took part in in-depth discussion sessions led by industry experts. With significant expertise regarding the future of the Fintech sector, including topics such as Next-Gen Transactions, Digital Assets, AI, and Quantum, 9Pay has new directions for its product development roadmap.

Furthermore, with many new cross-border payment rules this year, 9Pay is dedicated to giving professional help to educate businesses on regulatory requirements, best practices, and platform capabilities that ensure smooth, compliant transactions. For better guidance and support on payment solutions in Vietnam, businesses can connect with 9Pay experts here.

Building on its success at the SFF, 9Pay is set to advance Vietnam’s fintech sector globally by providing seamless, compliant, and cost-effective cross-border payment solutions. With a commitment to deepening APAC partnerships and adapting to evolving regulations, 9Pay empowers businesses to grow confidently in Vietnam and beyond, positioning itself as a leader in the future of global fintech.

 

 

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