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Mission Critical Partners to Host 911 Center Shift-Scheduling Workshop

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Workshop will bring together 911 leaders to exchange ideas regarding innovative scheduling practices to improve staffing efficiency and operational effectiveness.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that it will host its first-ever interactive workshop on 911 center shift scheduling on November 13, 2024. The event will bring together 911 center leaders for a collaborative exchange regarding innovative scheduling practices aimed to improve staffing efficiency and operational effectiveness.

This roundtable provides a unique forum for sharing insights, discussing challenges, and collectively shaping new approaches that benefit the entire industry.

Staffing continues to be one of the most vexing challenges within the public-safety sector, especially the 911 community. However, the situation seems to be improving somewhat, fueled by creative approaches to recruitment, retention, hiring, compensation, and shift configurations.

The workshop, which will take place from 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. (EST), will emphasize active participation and dynamic conversation. The event will feature:

in-depth discussions on diverse scheduling modelsstrategies for handling vacancies and overtimecreative solutions for shift assignments

Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with 911 center operations subject-matter experts and their peers through live polling questions, ensuring a rich, interactive experience. Following the roundtable, participants will receive comprehensive resources, including session recordings, scheduling packets, and a summary of key takeaways, to help implement best practices in their own organizations.

“Collaboration is critical in the public-safety community, especially when it comes to improving the ways we manage our workforce and schedule shifts,” said Chris Kelly, senior vice president at Mission Critical Partners. “This roundtable provides a unique forum for sharing insights, discussing challenges, and collectively shaping new approaches that benefit the entire industry.”

To ensure that the event addresses the most pressing challenges for attendees, MCP is sending out a pre-event survey to all registered attendees. The responses will be used to shape the discussion topics for November 13, allowing the roundtable to focus on the areas that are most important to the 911 center leaders who participate.

Public-safety professionals interested in attending this event can register online. For more information and to sign up, visit MissionCriticalPartners.com or click here.

About Mission Critical Partners (MCP)

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of data integration, consulting, network, and cybersecurity solutions specializing in transforming mission-critical communications networks into integrated ecosystems that improve outcomes in the public safety, justice, healthcare, transportation, and utility markets. Our comprehensive experience and vendor-agnostic approach helps us develop modernized solutions for our clients to maximize value and create optimal efficiency while mitigating risk. Additional information and career opportunities are available at www.MissionCriticalPartners.com.

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Booking Holdings Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Global Technology Conference

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NORWALK, Conn., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Ewout Steenbergen will speak at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Global Technology Conference, held in San Francisco, on June 4th, beginning at 11:20 am PT / 2:20pm ET. A live audio cast of the presentation will be available to the public at https://ir.bookingholdings.com/events, and a replay will be available approximately 24 hours later.

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About Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world’s leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings.

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Introducing BI•Q™: Brand Institute’s Suite of AI-Powered Branding Solutions

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MIAMI, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Brand Institute, the global leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related brand name and identity development, today announced the launch of its new suite of AI-Powered Solutions under the umbrella brand BI•Q™. These technologies are now actively integrated into the company’s market research and creative departments, enhancing the speed and strategic value of brand development for clients worldwide—and powering the future of great branding.

BI•Q is developed in close collaboration with Brand Institute’s interdisciplinary teams—spanning IT & IS, new product development, regulatory, trademarks, market research, strategy, and creative—and builds upon the company’s three decades of global branding and naming experience. These solutions strengthen the capabilities of Brand Institute’s expert staff while driving deeper alignment with the rigorous regulatory, trademark, and commercial standards that define success in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and consumer branding industries.

“We’ve always believed that great branding starts with insight and sharp execution,” said Jim Dettore, Chairman and CEO of Brand Institute.

One of the biggest opportunities in developing AI solutions is the ability to leverage the specialized knowledge of Brand Institute’s regulatory team, which includes former government officials from the divisions responsible for drug name approval at the FDA, EMA, and Health Canada (proprietary/brand), as well as nonproprietary naming groups at the AMA (USAN) and WHO (INN). These experts have contributed to the development of policy and guidance aimed at preventing drug name–related medication errors. Their deep understanding of regulatory processes and global best practices enables BI•Q to generate solutions that are not only creative and distinctive, but also grounded in the realities of pharmaceutical name approval worldwide.

“Our team’s experience reviewing and approving names, as well as shaping policy pertaining to name safety, will be key to developing AI solutions that align with the real-world requirements of pharmaceutical branding and naming,” Dettore added.

From expanding the volume and elevating the quality of name generation to accelerating pattern recognition in market research, BI•Q delivers measurable efficiencies without compromising creativity, strategy, or confidentiality. All systems are built within a secure framework designed to safeguard client data and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality throughout every stage of the branding process.

“BI•Q empowers our teams to work smarter, faster, and with even greater precision—enhancing the expertise our clients rely on,” said Bill Johnson, President and Co-CEO of Brand Institute. “We’re continually exploring new use cases that will drive further efficiencies throughout our organization and deliver even greater value to our clients.”

One of the most exciting tools in the BI•Q suite is Brandi™, Brand Institute’s AI-powered name generator. Designed specifically for pharmaceutical and healthcare naming projects, Brandi addresses a critical industry need: helping to generate the high volume of quality names required so that—even after navigating today’s stringent regulatory and trademark hurdles—standout options remain. With many pharmaceutical naming projects now demanding the creation of over 3,000 name candidates, Brandi serves as a scalable solution that elevates the exceptional creative work Brand Institute’s team is known for across the industry.

“Brandi operates under the guidance of our creative team to generate thousands of name ideas, based on the input and strategic vision we develop in close collaboration with our clients,” said Scott Piergrossi, President of Creative at Brand Institute.

Brandi serves as a complementary tool within Brand Institute’s creative process, enhancing output while keeping the company’s expert naming team at the core. As one of many proprietary resources, Brandi is designed to deliver an array of creatively compelling, easy-to-pronounce, and strategically aligned name candidates, or what Brand Institute calls “Great Names at Scale.”

To learn more about Brand Institute’s AI-Powered Solutions, please visit www.brandinstitute.com and contact your local Brand Institute representative.

About Brand Institute

Brand Institute is the global leader in brand name and identity development for pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer, and B2B companies. We have partnered on the development of over 5,000 brand names, including more than 75% of new pharmaceutical brand and nonproprietary names approved globally each year.

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Divi Resorts Unveils Major Caribbean Travel Sale: Save Up to 30% on 2025 Getaways and 26% on 2026 Vacations

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Soak up Caribbean sun for less on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix (USVI), and St. Maarten with rates as low as $207 per night!

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With seven properties across five islands, Divi Resorts blends authentic Caribbean charm with modern comfort. A trusted name in Caribbean hospitality for over 50 years, they let guests choose how they vacation: go all-inclusive for a carefree stay or opt for room-only and explore local flavors beyond the resort. From kid-friendly poolside fun to award-winning restaurants, on-site spas, and adventurous island excursions, every Divi vacation is uniquely yours.

Divi Resorts is making it easier than ever for travelers to turn their Caribbean dreams into reality with exclusive savings of up to 30% on 2025 vacations and up to 26% on 2026 bookings. Their new campaign, “Our Caribbean, Your Way,” celebrates the idea that no two island escapes should look the same — and now, they don’t have to.

Available to book now through June 30, 2025, this limited-time promotion offers fantastic discounts at Divi’s seven beachfront resorts located on five iconic islands: Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten, and St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travelers can choose between two savings tiers depending on flexibility, with up to 30% off non-refundable 2025 bookings, and up to 25% off refundable options. This exclusive offer is valid for travel through December 19, 2025.

For early planners, 2026 getaways are available at up to 26% off non-refundable stays and up to 20% off refundable rates, with the added option to bundle flights for additional savings. Book by June 30, 2025 to lock these deals in!

With rates that already provide incredible value, plus these major discounts, Divi Resorts is helping travel-hungry guests make their dreams come true for less. With special kids’ pricing on all-inclusive stays, they’re carving out even more space in family budgets for life-long memories. Take the kids snorkeling for the first time, celebrate an anniversary with a beachfront dinner, bring friends on a sunset sail, or plan a sun-soaked work-from-beach trip to recharge and unwind.

These exclusive offers can be booked with no promo code at diviresorts.com/specials.htm, or by calling 1-800-367-3484 (toll-free US) or 1-919-419-3484 (international).

About Divi Resorts: For over 50 years, Divi Resorts has stood as a beacon of excellence in the Caribbean’s vacation landscape, boasting a portfolio of premium resorts spanning the islands of Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix, and St. Maarten. Renowned for their picturesque beachfront locations, these resorts offer travelers an idyllic setting to unwind and create timeless memories. With an unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, Divi Resorts offers exceptional service and accommodations, ensuring every guest feels at home in the Caribbean. For more information on Divi Resorts, call 1-800-367-3484 or visit www.diviresorts.com.

Additional Perks: Divi Resorts offers a best price guarantee, optional travel insurance, travel agent rates, cashback rewards with The Guestbook, and other programs. For more information on Divi Resorts, call 1-800-367-3484 or visit www.diviresorts.com

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Pay Over Time Program: All rates and applicable fees are subject to the service provider.

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