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Hartford HealthCare launches Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare

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HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Seeking to harness the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to safely enhance patient care, Hartford HealthCare has unveiled its Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare. The Center is the first of its kind in New England, and one of only a few in the United States.

The Center, a culmination of ongoing collaborations with prestigious institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, formalizes HHC’s dedication to AI advancements.

“AI stands poised to profoundly reshape healthcare delivery, impacting access, affordability, equity and excellence,” says Barry Stein, MD, HHC’s chief clinical innovation officer and leader of the Center. “Hartford HealthCare is uniquely positioned to continue defining the next frontier of AI in healthcare by unlocking its full potential in a trustworthy and responsible way.”

Hartford HealthCare offers the ideal infrastructure to support the research and deployment of innovative approaches, says President and CEO Jeffrey A. Flaks.

“As we transform healthcare, we are taking new approaches to innovation. This center is poised to unlock the full potential of AI, ensuring that every algorithm is not just intelligent, but empathetic and ethical,” says Flaks. “We are committed to pioneering safe, effective and affordable solutions that revolutionize patient care while advancing clinicians’ expertise.”

Five key elements
The Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare has five foundational elements:

Collaboration and partnerships: Assembling an ecosystem of world-class AI partners including MIT, the University of Oxford and Google Cloud.Research and innovation: Conducting groundbreaking AI research centered on healthcare applications and developing algorithms for safe real-world implementation.Trustworthiness: Verifying and balancing innovation opportunities against potential risks of integrating AI into clinical practice through rigorous standards and governance.Education: Equipping clinical and operational colleagues with the knowledge to leverage AI in a safe, trustworthy manner, and instruct others in its effective use.Invention: Testing and developing new AI-enabled products that safely and responsibly drive improved health outcomes.

Strong track record
“Years of fostering an innovation mindset have accelerated Hartford HealthCare’s portfolio of AI-related activities and capabilities,” Dr. Stein says.

As an example, he mentions collaboration with Prof. Dimitris Bertsimas, associate dean of analytics at MIT-Sloan, through which Hartford HealthCare Innovation developed a startup company, Holistic Hospital Optimization (H2O). H2O uses AI to help healthcare providers optimize the flow of patients and other hospital operations, return patients home more quickly and safely, optimize staff time spent with patients, and free up space and services during peak demand.

The health system has also embarked on research initiatives, many of which have translated into clinical and operational practice, including:

Predicting COVID-19-related eventsPredicting hospital length of stayPredicting patient deteriorationPredicting transcatheter aortic valve surgery outcomesPredicting secondary stroke eventsPredicting joint replacement surgery outcomesOptimizing nurse schedulingOptimizing operating room efficiency

“Hartford HealthCare’s Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare is a beacon of hope and progress, illuminating the path toward a future where AI empowers healthcare professionals, enhances patient experiences and ultimately saves lives,” says Ajay Kumar, MD, HHC’s chief clinical officer. “This is not merely an initiative. It is a declaration of intent — a commitment to lead the charge in shaping a future where healthcare thrives on the transformative power of AI.”

About Hartford HealthCare
With 40,000 colleagues, Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system — with more than 500 locations serving 185 towns and cities — includes two tertiary-level teaching hospitals, an acute-care community teaching hospital, an acute-care hospital and trauma center, three community hospitals, a behavioral health network, a multispecialty physician group, a clinical care organization, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, a mobile neighborhood health program and a comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation network. On average, Hartford HealthCare touches more than 23,000 lives every single day. The unique, system-wide Institute Model offers a unified high standard of care in crucial specialties at hospital and ambulatory sites across Connecticut offering unparalleled expertise at the most affordable cost. The institutes include: Ayer Neuroscience, Behavioral Health, Cancer, Digestive Health, Heart and Vascular, Orthopedics and Tallwood Urology & Kidney. In 2023, Hartford Healthcare became the first and only health system in Connecticut to earn all A’s from Leapfrog Group, a data-based organization focused on patient safety. Visit Hartford HealthCare at www.HartfordHealthCare.org and stay connected through newsletters and social media.

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Aviat Networks to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences.

27th Annual Needham Growth Conference to be held virtually on January 16, 202510th Annual Oppenheimer Emerging Growth Conference to be held virtually on February 26, 202537th Annual Roth Conference to be held in Dana Point, CA from March 16, 2025 to March 18, 2025

Investors interested in scheduling a meeting with the company should contact their representative at the respective institutions. All presentations and supplemental materials will be available under the Investor Relations section of Aviat’s website following the event.

About Aviat Networks, Inc.
Aviat is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Investor Contact
Andrew Fredrickson
Corporate Development and Investor Relations
(512) 582-4626
andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com

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CREO Announces Leadership Appointments to Drive Continued Growth

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CREO, the preferred consultancy to the world’s most promising life sciences companies seeking to improve human health, announced today four leadership appointments designed to support the company’s continued growth.

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CREO, the preferred consultancy to the world’s most promising life sciences companies seeking to improve human health, announced today four leadership appointments designed to support the company’s continued growth.

Announced in September 2023, CREO’s strategic recapitalization from Grant Avenue Capital has accelerated its expansion in strategy, technology, and commercialization services to life sciences and healthcare organizations. To position the company for further growth, the new appointments include the following:

Mike Townley, CREO’s Co-Founder and President, has transitioned to a full-time role as CREO’s Chief Commercial Officer. In this capacity, Mike has assumed responsibility for driving business development and sales excellence across CREO’s rapidly expanding service portfolio, geographic footprint, and client base.Connie Pearcy, previously CREO’s Senior Managing Director, has been named the company’s first Chief Operating Officer. As CREO’s third employee, Connie has been instrumental in growing the organization and delighting its customers throughout the company’s history. With this appointment, she has assumed responsibility for all CREO service delivery.Bob Riefer, Managing Director, has been appointed practice area leader for all growth acceleration services. Bob’s deep consulting background and industry expertise make him an ideal leader for continuing CREO’s growth in value-creation engagements, including strategy, M&A, and product commercialization services.Roger Davy, Managing Director, has been appointed practice area leader for all technology services. With an extensive career in information technology and digital transformation, Roger has a long track record of success in areas such as enterprise and scientific IT, cybersecurity, and data sciences.

“I am thrilled to recognize these leaders in our company,” said Susan Acker-Walsh, CEO and Co-Founder of CREO. “In addition to enabling me to spend more time focusing on the future of our company, these leaders offer market-proven expertise to every client.”

CREO is an award-winning management consulting and advisory services firm specializing in value creation in growth-oriented life sciences and healthcare businesses. Since its founding in 2015, CREO has generated strong market momentum, placing numerous times on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies, Inc. Regionals Mid-Atlantic Fastest-Growing Companies, and the Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 list.

“It’s an amazing milestone,” said Mike Townley, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. “Our people are the special sauce at CREO. We are fortunate to have such a powerful mix of people working with clients that are making a healthier world each day.”

About CREO

CREO is the preferred consultancy to the world’s most promising companies seeking to improve human health. We accelerate growth and value creation for life sciences, healthcare, and private equity portfolio companies worldwide through tailored consulting and operating solutions. With deep expertise in strategic planning, M&A, product commercialization, IT enablement, data sciences, and regulatory compliance, CREO has helped hundreds of organizations enhance business performance and advance clinical innovations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, CREO is committed to making a better, healthier world. Visit us at www.creoconsulting.com.

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Jason Burke, CREO, 1 919-589-1212, jburke@creoconsulting.com, https://creoconsulting.com/

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Rolling Wireless Introduces 5G Release 17 Automotive Module with NB-NTN Support

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RN941Y Module to Support Advanced Automotive OEM Programs and Enable Satellite-Based Connectivity for Vehicles Starting Production in 2027

LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rolling Wireless, the world’s leading supplier of connectivity solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the launch of its first automotive-grade 5G Release 17 and NB-NTN Network Access Device (NAD). 

The RN941Y module will bring seamless connectivity to the next generation of vehicles, even in areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable. 

Advanced Capabilities for Seamless Connectivity 

With Release 17, the global 5G standard now includes specifications for non-terrestrial networks. The full integration of NTN in the 3GPP ecosystem enables devices—including vehicles—to connect directly to satellites, paving the way for reliable communication in areas without terrestrial coverage.  

The RN941Y module offers NB-NTN satellite communication as an option. It supports multiple NB-NTN bands, enabling services such as roadside or medical assistance, fleet tracking (vehicle location), and messaging in remote and underserved areas. 

By incorporating support for NB-NTN into its NAD portfolio, Rolling Wireless is addressing one of the key challenges of automotive connectivity: enabling the availability of critical communication services anywhere and anytime. 

The RN941Y will also integrate memory with higher density and better performances for boot and reliability, in accordance with the latest automotive requirements. 

Easy Evolution Path

The RN941Y module is designed to offer automotive OEMs a seamless upgrade path to the latest technology. It features a compatible form factor and footprint as Rolling Wireless’ existing range of 5G NADs. 

The module supports 4×4 downlink MIMO and 2×2 uplink MIMO with up to 200MHz of downlink spectrum. It also provides flexibility with support for 5G sub-6 bands in both NSA and SA modes, plus seamless fallback to LTE, WCDMA, and 2G across worldwide cellular networks. 

Equipped with a powerful quad-core ARM Cortex A55 processor, the RN941Y module allows automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to develop Linux-based connectivity units for a wide range of present and future applications.  

Like all Rolling Wireless NADs, it is delivered with an ultra-flexible NAD Software Platform (NSP) designed to optimize and speed up the connected vehicle application development process. 

The RN941Y 5G Release 17 and NB-NTN NAD will be available for integration in vehicle models with start of production in 2027. Engineering samples for global markets will be available in the first half of 2025.  

Meet Rolling Wireless at CES in Las Vegas 

Rolling Wireless is showcasing its latest connectivity solutions at CES in Las Vegas from January 7th to 11th. To schedule a meeting: rollingwireless.com/en/contact. 

About Rolling Wireless  

Rolling Wireless is the world’s leading supplier of Network Access Devices (NADs) to the automotive industry, with over 60 million automotive-grade cellular modules shipped to date.    

Building on more than two decades of innovation and operational excellence, Rolling Wireless helps automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers create applications that enhance safety, delight drivers, and generate additional revenue. The company’s unique open-source software platform enables customers to build Linux-based connectivity units on a single module.   

Rolling Wireless was established as an independent company in 2020, with the divestiture of Sierra Wireless’ automotive business unit. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company employs more than 300 automotive experts worldwide. 

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