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Britannica Brings a Wealth of Knowledge to the Libraries of Kenya

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Company’s flagship platform available to the nation’s library patrons

CHICAGO, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The people of Kenya now have access to Britannica Library, Encyclopedia Britannica’s flagship online knowledge collection, through the good offices of the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS).

Under an agreement between Britannica and KNLS, the country’s 46 regional libraries, as well as the national library itself, now host the Britannica Library platform, making it available to all library users. Readers can use the collection in the library or access it remotely. 

Britannica Library is a dynamic, continuously updated and expanded, rigorously fact-checked information source for students, teachers and lifelong learners. Whether one needs historical context on the latest world crisis, an engaging biography of someone in the news, or they just want to test their knowledge of world capitals, Britannica is the ideal place to do it.

“Every year, Britannica’s worldwide team of editors and contributors write, illustrate, expand, update, adapt and revise tens of thousands of articles,” said Matthew Ward, EMEA director for Britannica. “They bring unmatched intellectual rigor to every story, graphic, video, or quiz we publish, because, in an ever-changing world, having up-to-date, trustworthy information isn’t just our job, it’s our mission.”

Britannica has an established record of serving KNLS, which it aims to develop further. Recently, the company donated copies of its one-volume children’s encyclopedia to the national library.

“As Kenya and other national libraries make the transition from mostly printed sources to a broader, mixed portfolio of print and digital, Britannica will be there to help them help their patrons,” said Ward.

About Britannica

The Britannica Group is a global knowledge leader. A pioneer in digital learning since the early 1980s, it serves the instructional and information needs of students, educators, lifelong learners and professionals by providing curriculum products, language-study courses and digital encyclopedias.

Britannica’s digital properties attract more than six billion annual pageviews and 130 million casual learners every month, and it serves 150 million students in 156 countries and in 16 languages. The company is headquartered in Chicago. For more information, visit corporate.britannica.com.

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The Britannica Group
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Driving the Future of EASE Urban Mobility: The First-Ever SOUEAST Global EASE DAY to Launch in Shanghai

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SHANGHAI, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SOUEAST Motor is set to kick off the inaugural SOUEAST Global EASE DAY 2025 on April 21st in Shanghai, China. This global event will bring together international media and notable influencers for a five-day immersive experience, advancing the brand’s vision for EASE urban mobility through collaboration.

EASE DAY, SOUEAST’s first-ever global brand summit, will gather influential voices to forge meaningful media connection and amplify brand resonance. Serving dual purposes as both a milestone moment and a symbolic launchpad, this event will promote the brand’s transformation into a globally competitive auto force. Over the course of the event, guests will participate in a range of themed activities designed to foster deeper engagement.

The agenda features four core highlights: EASE Talk, EASE Experience, EASE Innovation, and EASE City. Through in-depth brand dialogues, test drives, car preview and urban cultural experiences, global media and notable influencers will gain a close-up understanding of SOUEAST’s brand vision and philosophy.

EASE YOUR LIFE in Motion

Since its comprehensive brand refresh in 2024, SOUEAST has rapidly expanded its international footprint, with successful rollouts across the Middle East and Central Asia. Guided by the brand philosophy, “EASE YOUR LIFE,” SOUEAST is reshaping urban mobility by combining global insight with local adaptation—offering customers stylish, comfort, and warm-tech driving experiences tailored to everyday city life.

EASE DAY 2025 represents a natural next step. The event will offer a platform for SOUEAST to engage closely with media through interactive experiences and strategic discussions. And attendees will gain firsthand insight into SOUEAST´s interpretation of intelligent urban mobility.

A Global Journey Begins in Shanghai

The first stop on the EASE DAY journey, Shanghai sets the tone for what SOUEAST envisions as a yearly tradition—bringing the global media and notable influencers together in a different symbolic city. By building a space for co-creation, shared insight, and cultural resonance, EASE DAY will bring extraordinary experiences to urban life.

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Eko Health Broadens Global Reach with UK Launch of AI-Powered Stethoscope Platform

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Clinicians across the United Kingdom can now access Eko’s advanced digital stethoscopes, auscultation accessories, and AI-supported tools via EkoHealth.com and Amazon UK.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eko Health, a global leader in AI-enabled cardiopulmonary care, today announced its launch in the United Kingdom—one of the world’s largest healthcare markets. UK clinicians can now purchase Eko’s CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope, Eko+ Membership, and accessories through EkoHealth.com and Amazon UK, expanding access to AI-powered tools designed to support earlier detection of cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

This expansion builds on Eko’s international momentum and collaborations with UK institutions, including Imperial College London, where Eko’s technology supports earlier detection of heart disease in frontline care.

“Bringing Eko’s AI-powered technology directly to UK healthcare professionals represents an exciting step forward in expanding access to high-quality digital auscultation tools,” said David Bakey, General Manager of Consumer at Eko Health. “With CORE 500, Eko+, and a full range of accessories now available through EkoHealth.com, we’re making it easier than ever for providers to integrate advanced stethoscope technology into their practice.”

The CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope is Eko’s most advanced auscultation device, designed to support both in-person and remote care through a suite of integrated features including three listening modes: wide, cardiac, and pulmonary, simultaneous visualisation of ECG and heart sounds, active noise cancellation for clarity in busy clinics and wards, and integration with Eko’s mobile application for secure data capture and sharing

The Eko+ Membership enhances the capabilities of Eko’s stethoscopes with powerful AI features, now available to UK users through EkoHealth.com, the Apple App Store, and Google Play. Eko+ includes AI-guided detection of heart murmurs and atrial fibrillation, tachycardia and bradycardia identification, waveform visualisation and guided multi-point auscultation, and secure recording and sharing to support collaborative or remote care.

Eko’s UK launch reflects rising demand for digital and AI-supported tools in general practice, urgent care, cardiology, and community settings. With over 600,000 users globally, Eko’s platform is helping clinicians detect heart and lung conditions earlier and with greater confidence.

UK clinicians can now purchase the CORE 500™, accessories, and Eko+ Membership through EkoHealth.com. For more information on Eko Health and its cardiopulmonary solutions, visit www.ekohealth.com.

About Eko Health

Eko Health is a leading digital health company advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its portfolio of digital stethoscopes, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform, used by over 600,000 healthcare professionals worldwide, allows them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko Health is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with over $165 million in funding from ARTIS Ventures, DigiTx Partners, Double Point Ventures, EDBI, Highland Capital Partners, LG Technology Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, NTTVC, Questa Capital, and others.

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sam.moore@ekohealth.com

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Interplay Learning names John Pumpelly as new CFO

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New executive brings significant software industry experience, proven financial leadership to immersive education company

AUSTIN, Texas, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive education for the skilled trades, announces John Pumpelly as their new chief financial officer, adding decades of technology and software industry expertise and proven financial leadership to an already-strong C-suite.

Pumpelly boasts significant experience in executive-level positions at both publicly traded and private equity-held companies within the tech space—including Command Alkon, Updater, Stratix, Cbeyond and others. His financial leadership positions have spanned companies with $50 to $500 million in revenues.

“John has demonstrated himself to be resourceful and results-driven, and he brings the operational skill, financial acumen and software industry experience we prize within our leadership team,” said Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning. “He is also someone who understands how to cast a vision organization-wide—a must for our rapidly-growing company.”

Interplay Learning is an innovator within the immersive learning space, providing workforce development and professional certification opportunities for the skilled trades—leveraging such technologies as AI and VR simulations to provide comprehensive education with built-in flexibility and boundless customization.

“There is a growing need for training within the trades, and Interplay Learning meets that need with robust, results-oriented solutions,” said Pumpelly. “Interplay is on the cutting edge, and it’s exciting to develop and implement strategies to help them maintain their market growth and fulfill their mission of building better careers and better lives.”

For more information about Interplay Learning, visit www.interplaylearning.com.

About Interplay Learning

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk and increase operational readiness. With nearly 600,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives.

Recent accolades include Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR’s 2024 Innovation Award, IACET 2024 Innovation of the Year Award, NFMT 2024 Vision Awards and Forbes’ 2023 America’s Best Startup Employers.

Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT:
 Heather Ripley
 Ripley PR
 (865) 977-1973
 hripley@ripleypr.com

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