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The DiMe Seal: A New Evaluation Platform for Digital Health Software Products

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BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is launching the DiMe Seal, a new platform to evaluate digital health software products in today’s rapidly evolving market. The DiMe Seal is a symbol of quality and trust granted to digital health software products that demonstrate performance against a comprehensive framework of standards and best practices in privacy and security, usability, and evidence with equity woven throughout.

The DiMe Seal, a new platform to evaluate digital health software products.

“The explosion of clinically digital health solutions is exciting but executing an effective GTM often determines which will break out. Buyers are confronted with a robust set of options and often struggle to sift through which solutions meet their purchasing criteria,” says Annie Collins, Investment Partner, Bio + Health, a16z. “The DiMe Seal will give digital health innovators a shared language with their customers that helps buyers easily validate their products’ security, usability, and clinical ROI.”

Digital health software products have become essential tools in modern healthcare. Today there are over 400,000 health apps available directly to consumers, with over 30,000 more targeted at providers, health systems, and other enterprise audiences. These products have the potential to dramatically improve lives and our healthcare system, but it’s currently difficult to distinguish between which products can help and which can harm.

“We know patients and families rely on technology not only to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system but to reduce administrative burden, improve their quality of life, and to help focus on their treatments and care. However, without proper quality standards and oversight, these tools can just as easily cause harm as they can help,” said Grace Cordovano, PhD, BCPA, Patient-In-Residence, DiMe. “There are resources available in the public domain to help guide informed decision-making about things like cars, colleges, and home renovations. When it comes to navigating digital health products, there’s a critical gap that leaves patients and families searching the unknown. We must prioritize getting the right tools to patients when they need them most or we as an industry risk losing trust in the transformative potential of digital health. DiMe Seal has been designed as a step in the right direction to define what good looks like with respect to digital health products.”

Developers are also affected by the lack of commonly accepted benchmarks of trustworthiness. Those who are building software and trying to meet the needs of downstream users are doing so without transparent buyer expectations. And developers who are implementing best practices struggle to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

Now, a developer can apply for the Seal for their digital health software products online through a series of attestations and questions that incorporate complementary industry standards like SOC 2 Type II, HITRUST, Carin Code of Conduct, WCAG, ISO 27001, and more. If their product meets baseline criteria of evidence, privacy, and security standards, it is granted the DiMe Seal, a symbol that the software is quality and trusted.

Health systems, providers, patients, and the general public can also access and search the freely available database of products on the DiMe Seal’s website to view which meet baseline standards. This will help inform their decisions about which tools to use for their care.

“Until now, there was no standard or efficient way to evaluate digital health software products,” added John Brownstein, Chief Innovation Officer, Boston Children’s Hospital. “We spend countless hours vetting products, often using different criteria from organization to organization and provider to provider, which takes us away from the roles we were hired to perform. We need a new way to advance digital innovation and get the best products into the hands of the providers and patients who will benefit from them.”

The DiMe Seal standards were developed in collaboration with more than 150 industry experts and after the review of nearly 50 regulatory guidances, over 100 industry standards and quality programs, and over 1,000 scientific articles. DiMe also convened hundreds of cross-disciplinary experts from all corners of the digital health software ecosystem – including clinicians, developers, regulators, payers, and patient advocates – to create DiMe Seal’s comprehensive framework.

At launch, over 150 developers have signed up and over 50 products are being evaluated for the DiMe Seal, ranging from apps for glucose monitoring to platforms that integrate data and digital interventions to improve patient outcomes. Later this year, DiMe will launch a benchmarking database to compare categories of products and further meet the needs of end users by including details on regulatory status, common therapeutic areas, and more. For more information about the process or to apply for the DiMe Seal, please visit: http://dimesociety.org/dime-seal

The DiMe Seal is supported by the expertise of members of its Governance Committee, including:

Kate Berry, Senior Vice President Clinical Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)John Brownstein, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, Boston Children’s HospitalAneesh Chopra, Chief Strategy Officer, ArcadiaMolly Coye, Executive in Residence, AVIA and Executive Advisor, Redesign HealthAnnie Collins, Investment Partner, Bio + Health, a16zGrace Cordovano, Co-founder, Unblock Health and Patient in Residence, Digital Medicine SocietyJackie Gerhart, Physician and VP of Clinical Informatics, EpicStephen Hughes, Director of Healthcare IT Policy, American Hospital AssociationShaye Mandle, Executive Director, AdvaMed Digital Health TechAdrienne McFadden, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer-Medicaid, Elevance HealthKimberly McManus, Deputy Chief Technology Officer – AI and Deputy Chief AI Officer, US Department of Veterans AffairsRene Quashie, Vice President of Digital Health, Consumer Technology AssociationSameer Sood, Co-founder and CEO, FwdSlash and Interim Medical Department Head, Kramer Davis HealthDaryl Tol, Head of Health Assurance Ecosystem, General CatalystCole Zanetti, Chief Health Informatics Officer and Senior Medical Advisor for Integrated Veteran Care, US Department of Veterans Affairs and Professor of Digital Health & Director of the Digital Health Track, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University

About the Digital Medicine Society: DiMe is a global non-profit and the professional home for all members of the digital medicine community. Together, we tackle the toughest digital medicine challenges, develop clinical-quality resources on a technology timeline, and deliver these actionable resources to the field via open-source channels and educational programs.

Media Contact: Carla English, press@dimesociety.org

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OSL Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for Second Consecutive Year and Transitions to Annual Issuance

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The shift to annual issuance of the SOC 2 Type 2 report offers a more comprehensive view of control and operating effectiveness for data security.The report has examined OSL’s custody, automated trading services (ATS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) operations.

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OSL Digital Securities (OSL), a leading regulated digital asset platform and a member of OSL Group (863.HK), today announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 report for the second consecutive year. The report includes the company’s custody, automated trading services (ATS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) operations.

In line with industry best practices, OSL has extended the observation window of the SOC 2 Type 2 Report to 12 months. This change enables a more thorough and strategic evaluation of the controls and efficacy of its data security management, underscoring OSL’s strong dedication to transparency, compliance, and data protection. 

The SOC 2 Type 2 certification, conducted by a renowned Big Four accounting firm, highlights OSL’s high standards of security, availability, and confidentiality across its custody, ATS, and SaaS solutions. This certification provides important assurance to clients who require third-party validation to fulfill their due diligence and compliance requirements.

Kevin Cui, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of OSL, said: “Data security and protection are paramount in the digital asset industry. We have invested significantly into driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance, and maintaining our SOC 2 Type 2 certification is a key part of that commitment. Our ultimate goal is to continue leading and enhancing the security and compliance standards for our industry.”

SOC 2, which stands for “System and Organisation Controls 2”, is a framework that defines a set of rules and standards an organisation must follow to ensure the safety and security of the information it manages. It is an authoritative assurance report that is particularly vital for institutional clients, such as banks and audited firms.

About OSL

Backed by Asia’s leading public fintech and digital asset company, OSL Group (863.HK), formerly BC Technology Group, OSL is the world’s first SFC-licensed and insured digital asset platform. Founded in 2018, OSL has an established history in the sector and is recognised by many as the leader in providing comprehensive regulated and licensed digital asset solutions.

OSL offers Markets services (brokerage, exchange, and custody) and SaaS technology solutions, which deliver institutional clients in addition to professional and retail investors access to global liquidity through its best-in-class digital asset platform. OSL’s secured and insured hot and cold wallet infrastructure also ensures the safekeeping of digital assets with timely transaction settlements.

As the digital asset industry continues to evolve, so does OSL. OSL’s simple and tailored approach compliantly navigates international clients through the evolving digital assets environment.

For more information, visit: osl.com

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Transmission Electron Microscope Market to grow by USD 528.8 Million (2024-2028), driven by focus on nanotechnology, with a report on how AI is reshaping the landscape – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global transmission electron microscope market  size is estimated to grow by USD 528.8 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 11.76%  during the forecast period. Increasing focus on nanotechnology is driving market growth, with a trend towards development of new forms of transmission electron microscopes. However, high cost and heavy excise duty of transmission electron microscopes  poses a challenge. Key market players include Advantest Corp., Agilent Technologies Inc., AMETEK Inc., Angstrom Advanced Inc., Bruker Corp., Carl Zeiss Stiftung, Danaher Corp., DELONG INSTRUMENTS AS, Hirox Co. Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., IXRF Inc., JEOL Ltd, NanoScience Instruments Inc., Nikon Corp., Nion, Olympus Corp., Oxford Instruments plc, Roper Technologies Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and VIDEOTON HOLDING ZRt.

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2017 – 2021

Segment Covered

Application (Life science, Material science, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor, and Others), End-user (Industries, Academic institutes, and Others), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

Advantest Corp., Agilent Technologies Inc., AMETEK Inc., Angstrom Advanced Inc., Bruker Corp., Carl Zeiss Stiftung, Danaher Corp., DELONG INSTRUMENTS AS, Hirox Co. Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., IXRF Inc., JEOL Ltd, NanoScience Instruments Inc., Nikon Corp., Nion, Olympus Corp., Oxford Instruments plc, Roper Technologies Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., and VIDEOTON HOLDING ZRt

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The transmission electron microscope market is experiencing significant growth due to the development of new types of transmission electron microscopes. These advanced models include reflection electron microscopes (REMs), scanning-transmission electron microscopes (STEMs), low-voltage electron microscopes (LVEMs), and cryo-EM. Reflection electron microscopes (REMs) differ from traditional transmission electron microscopes by collecting electrons that are elastically scattered from the object, rather than those that pass through it. REMs are particularly useful when surface information of the specimen is required. Scanning-transmission electron microscopes (STEMs) are increasingly adopted in research laboratories due to their ability to produce images or results directly, without the need for interpretation. STEMs come in two types: conventional transmission electron microscopes, which require additional detectors, scanning coils, and circuitry, and dedicated STEMs, which have all the circuitry embedded. Low-voltage electron microscopes (LVEMs) combine the features of transmission electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, and STEMs. Operating at a low voltage, LVEMs provide high contrast images, which is essential for studying biological specimens. LVEMs are available in benchtop mode and are one of the smallest multimode desktop electron microscopes. Cryo-EM uses frozen samples, gentle electron beams, and sophisticated image processing to study biomolecules without the need for crystals. Cryo-EM allows scientists to observe biomolecules as they perform their functions, making it an invaluable tool in the field of biology. Liquid-phase TEM (LP-TEM) ensures in-situ observations of materials in liquids at the highest spatial and temporal resolution in controlled environments. LP-TEM is crucial for studying fluid properties and temperature, but caution must be taken for changes induced by electron beams in pH, nucleation rate, and radiolysis. Overall, the advancements in transmission electron microscopes are driving the growth of the global transmission electron microscope market. These new forms of microscopes offer unique benefits, making them indispensable tools in various industries, including materials science, biology, and electronics. 

The Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) market is experiencing significant growth due to its application in various industries. In life sciences, TEMs are crucial for cancer research and virology, providing 2D images of specimens at the nanoscale. In materials sciences, TEMs help analyze semiconductors and wafers, enabling the study of their 3D structure and properties. TEMs are also essential in pollution research, nanotechnology, paleontology, and palynology. Industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, oil & gas, environmental, water treatment, hospitals, diagnostic centers, blood banks, and forensic labs rely on TEMs for their research and development. TEMs offer high throughput methods, super resolution, digitization, live-cell imaging, and expansion and multi-view microscopes. Sample preparation techniques have also advanced, making TEMs more accessible. Neutron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy imaging are complementary techniques that enhance TEM’s capabilities. TEMs operate at the de Broglie wavelength, enabling the study of nanometers-scale objects. Overall, the TEM market is expanding, driven by its applications in various industries and advancements in technology. 

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Market Challenges

The Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) market faces significant challenges due to the high initial investment cost and the dependence on government and corporate funding for research institutes. This funding can be unpredictable, leading to market volatility. Additionally, high import duties and taxes, such as customs duties, imposed by various governments can increase the final product cost. Some countries, like the US, China, Canada, India, and Brazil, levy indirect taxes at both the national and state levels, with tax rates ranging from 11% to 17%. These taxes and excise duties contribute to the overall increase in product costs, potentially hindering the growth of the global TEM market during the forecast period.The Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) market faces several challenges in various industries. In research centers, the use of licensed closed-source software limits the flexibility and collaboration among researchers. In electronics and medicine, the need for advanced microscopes for nanotechnology, surface physics, and surface analyses is growing, requiring significant investment. For solid specimens, TEMs offer unparalleled magnification, making them essential for gemology, medical sciences, forensic sciences, and more. However, the complex electron gun, condenser system, objective lens, movable specimen stage, image-recording system, and vacuum system make TEM instruments expensive and challenging to operate. The market for TEMs is expanding in nanomaterials, energy-related materials, polymers, glassy substances, biomolecular mechanisms, viruses, macromolecular complexes, and cellular structures. Industries, including catalysis research, environmental particles, and the nanoworld, rely on TEMs for scientific research and technological innovation. The electron source and electron optics system in a vacuum environment enable the study of ultrafast processes, making TEMs indispensable tools. Environmental TEMs and beam chopper technology, such as UTEM, offer solutions for specific applications. Overall, the TEM market’s growth is driven by the need for deeper understanding and discovery in various fields.

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Segment Overview 

This transmission electron microscope market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Application 1.1 Life science1.2 Material science1.3 Nanotechnology1.4 Semiconductor1.5 OthersEnd-user 2.1 Industries2.2 Academic institutes2.3 OthersGeography 3.1 APAC3.2 North America3.3 Europe3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and AfricaCountry
China, US, Japan, South Korea, and Canada

1.1 Life science-  Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs) play a crucial role in the field of life sciences, particularly in microbiology, by enabling researchers to examine microorganisms and their structures at the atomic level. These advanced instruments allow scholars to study intricate details of cellular environments, contributing significantly to the understanding of cell behavior, structure, and growth. With the potential to develop new drugs and medicines, academic institutions and pharmaceutical firms invest heavily in TEM technology. For instance, the Pennsylvania State University’s acquisition of FEI Company’s Titan/Krios TEM, which operates at extremely low temperatures, enhances their research capabilities and opens new avenues for exploration. TEMs enable the creation of 3D images of biological molecules such as DNA, proteins, and viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19. This technology’s ability to produce high-resolution images of these structures aids in the development of new vaccines and treatments. The ongoing research on single-dose COVID-19 vaccines is expected to fuel the demand for TEMs in the global market during the forecast period.

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Research Analysis

The Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) market encompasses a wide range of industries and applications, driven by the need for high-resolution imaging and analysis of nanoscale objects. TEM utilizes the principle of de Broglie wavelength, allowing electrons to pass through thin samples and create detailed images. Applications span various fields such as cancer research, virology, materials sciences, nanotechnology, paleontology, and palynology. Industries like life sciences, automotive, aerospace, electronics, oil & gas, environmental, water treatment, and research institutes, hospitals, diagnostic centers, blood banks, and forensic labs all benefit from TEM technology. Semiconductors and X-ray diffraction are also significant applications. TEMs, including Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopes (STEMs), are essential tools for studying nanometers-scale structures, providing valuable insights into their properties and behavior.

Market Research Overview

Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs) use the principle of de Broglie wavelength to generate high-resolution 2D images of specimens at the nanoscale. TEMs differ from light microscopes as they employ an electron gun and condenser system instead of light to illuminate the specimen. TEMs have significant applications in various fields such as cancer research, virology, materials sciences, pollution analysis, nanotechnology, paleontology, and palynology. They provide detailed information on the 3D structure of nanoscale objects, semiconductors, wafers, and other materials. TEMs are used extensively in the life sciences, semiconductor industry, automotive, aerospace, electronics, oil & gas, environmental, water treatment, hospitals, diagnostic centers, blood banks, forensic labs, and other industries. TEMs offer advanced features like live-cell imaging, super resolution, high throughput methods, expansion microscopes, multi-view microscopes, and integrated microscopy workflows. Sample preparation is crucial for obtaining high-quality images, and TEMs require specialized equipment and expertise. TEMs use closed-source and proprietary software, which can be expensive, while open-source software like ImageJ/Fiji, Neuronstudio, and L-measure offer cost-effective alternatives for small-scale end users. TEMs require skilled operators, including physicists, laboratory technicians, and other experts. The electron gun and objective lens focus the electron beam on the specimen, while the condenser system controls the illumination. The electron beam interacts with the specimen, producing various signals that are used to form the image. Neutron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy imaging are complementary techniques used in conjunction with TEMs for comprehensive material analysis.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ApplicationLife ScienceMaterial ScienceNanotechnologySemiconductorOthersEnd-userIndustriesAcademic InstitutesOthersGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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World Wisdom Agriculture Technology Exploration, 2025 March focus on the World Irrigation Science and Technology Exhibition

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BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From March 31 to April 2, 2025, the 11th Beijing International Wisdom Agriculture and Irrigation Technology Expo and World Irrigation Technology Conference will be held in Beijing National Convention Center. At the same time, the third Beijing International Water Conservancy Science and Technology Expo will be held.

The conference is an innovation highland linking digital agriculture and irrigation technology at home and abroad, and is also the most professional and largest wisdom agriculture and irrigation exhibition in China. With an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters, 800 enterprises from 33 countries and regions around the world will display the world’s leading advanced equipment and technology, including 20 of the world’s top 500 enterprises and listed companies.

15,000 buyers from more than 10 countries and regions such as the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, Australia, Spain, France, Turkey, Cyprus, Japan and South Korea will visit and purchase.

In the same period, the Southeast Asia Agricultural Irrigation System Promotion Conference, the Silk Road-countries and Russia Agricultural Irrigation System Promotion Conference, the Beijing International Wisdom Agriculture Conference, the world’s first new technology and new products promotion conference, the global intelligent agricultural equipment innovation Ceremony and other activities will be held, bringing together the world’s agricultural cutting-edge technology and promote international trade cooperation.

If you want to know about this exhibition,welcome to visit our website: www.chinaite.com.cn

CONTACT: Taoran Hu, 463611470@qq.com

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