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Bat Around™ Gamifies the Batting Cage Experience for Baseball and Softball Enthusiasts and Newcomers

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New batting cage software and app combine the thrill of swinging a bat with a live video game experience, bringing a new level of fun to the sport

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Batting Challenge Holdings, Inc. officially debuts Bat Around™, a new batting cage software and app that gamifies the batting cage experience for teams, players and novices, at the American Baseball Coaches Association conference in Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 5-8, 2023. Bat Around is part baseball and part video game, inspired by some of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history, including David Eckstein, Fred McGriff, Matt Holliday, Luis Gonzalez and more.

 

With Bat Around, we are introducing a whole new level of excitement to baseball and softball.

The game is for all ability levels and brings fun and competition to batting cages. The beta version of Bat Around is powered by HitTrax and is available at batting cage test locations in Colorado, Florida, Georgia and New York. The Bat Around app is now available for download through the App Store and Google Play for iOS and Android phones.

“We get so consumed with teaching people a swing and chasing metrics that we forget the game is supposed to be fun,” said Clint Hurdle, Bat Around co-founder and former MLB manager and player. “With Bat Around, we are introducing a whole new level of excitement to baseball and softball, reinforcing strategy and overall hitting skills through a game that is fun to play for anyone wanting to swing a bat.”

“Bat Around is a new player in the “sporttainment” industry and is perfect for growing usage at batting cages, challenging existing players and introducing new people to the game,” said Matt Farrell, CEO of Batting Challenge Holdings. “We’re looking forward to expanding Bat Around’s availability across the U.S. to batting cages and entertainment venues.”

The game is designed to help teams make batting practice more fun and purposeful through competition, allow players to try news skills or improve existing ones, and encourage novices to grab a bat for the very first time and take a swing. It is an exciting way to connect with people and the ball to have a good time while improving skills.

Bat Around is inspired and advised by some of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball, including:

Sean Casey—3x MLB All Star, TV personality on MLB NetworkJeff Cirillo—2x MLB All Star, 1,598 hits, 343 doubles (5x 30+)Darnell Coles—World Series Champion, Washington Nationals hitting coachDavid Eckstein—World Series MVP, 2x MLB All Star and 2x World Series ChampionLuis Gonzalez—World Series Champion, 5x MLB All Star, 2,591 hits, 596 doubles, 354 home runsTravis Hafner—250 doubles (5x 25+), 213 HR (4x 24+), 731 RBI (4x 100+)Matt Holliday—7x MLB All Star, 4x Silver Slugger, National League batting and RBI champFred McGriff—2023 Baseball Hall of Fame electee, 5x MLB All Star, 3x Silver Slugger, 2x HR Champion, World Series ChampionJuan Pierre—2,227 hits and led National League 2x in hits, World Series ChampionRyan Spilborghs—Career .272 and popular TV/radio broadcasterKevin Young—Two seasons 40+ doubles, three with 20+ HR and two 100+ RBI

This list of clutch hitters comprises the Bat Around Hitting Legends Council, who advise on the game and will be featured throughout the app, providing pro tips to players.

“Bat Around makes batting practice better because it takes the tradition of just swinging and turns it into a game and a competition that everyone loves,” said David Eckstein, two-time MLB All Star and World Series MVP. “With this game, we have the opportunity to put a bat in everyone’s hand, and they are going to enjoy hitting!”

When playing Bat Around, hitters move through six rounds of play, keeping the practice fresh and fun, while developing different hitting skills and game strategy. The initial six rounds include:

Liñas – barrel it up and hit a line drive to centerAround the World – hit two balls to left, two to center and two to rightLunchbox – go to work and move runners in various situationsGamer – the pressure is on to score runs in three minutes or three outs, whichever comes firstLaser Show – just hit it hardWalk-Off – the dream scenario of bases loaded, two outs, bottom of the ninth

Other features of the game include the Bat Around Metric, known as BAM™, measuring overall skill. Players will see their stats in the app and can track how they performed in each skill. BAM is also a handicap system allowing people with different ability levels to play each other and compare stats.

The game is accessible to all levels, and hitters can play off a tee, soft toss, front toss, pitching machine or live pitching on three skill levels.

The Bat Around app features your stats, including your BAM, and a digital player card that allows users to create their own digital baseball card that can be shared. Pro tips can be accessed through videos from the Hitting Legends Council, whose members have more than 25,000 collective professional hits. A future version of the game will feature leaderboards showing how players rank against others.

“Bat Around brings out fun and competition,” said Fred McGriff, who was recently elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2023. “When you see kids and adults step into the box, they are immediately energized, have fun and enjoy the competition.”

Bat Around is featured for the first time at the American Baseball Coaches Association conference in Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 5-8, 2023. Show attendees can see and demo the game and app at booth number 75.

To learn more about Bat Around, visit www.letsbataround.com or follow us on Instagram at @letsbataround.

About Batting Challenge Holdings

Batting Challenge Holdings, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in sports technology mixed with innovative games. Follow Batting Challenge Holdings on LinkedIn.

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Redefining the Standard of Care: Introducing the Aulisa® Monitor Camera for Advanced Patient Monitoring

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aulisa® Medical USA, Inc., a leader in FDA-cleared, wearable, wireless continuous vital sign monitoring technology, proudly announces the launch of the Aulisa® Monitor Camera, an innovative solution designed to revolutionize patient care in both hospital and home settings. Seamlessly integrating with the Aulisa® Vital Signs Monitoring System, this advanced camera offers caregivers and healthcare professionals enhanced monitoring capabilities and peace of mind.

Redefining the Standard of Care
Hospitals constantly balance delivering exceptional patient care with managing operational costs. The Aulisa® Monitor Camera redefines patient monitoring by providing advanced, centralized solutions that enhance clinical and operational excellence. Designed to optimize patient care, the Aulisa® Monitor Camera integrates with the Centralized Multiple Patient Monitoring (CMPM) System, enabling simultaneous, wireless monitoring of oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate, and body temperature across multiple patients from a centralized nursing station. With a simple app, the Aulisa® Monitor Camera can be integrated into a CMPM. In addition to monitoring a patient’s vital signs, caregivers and family members (such as parents of an infant) can also view the patient’s image and hear their voice. This feature is especially important in specific situations, such as for parents of an infant in the NICU.

This transformative approach eliminates cumbersome wires, streamlines operations, and ensures timely interventions, ultimately improving patient outcomes, enhancing safety standards, and optimizing workflow efficiency while driving significant cost savings and financial performance for healthcare facilities. With a steadfast commitment to compassionate, data-driven care and innovative solutions, Aulisa® Medical is advancing patient health and redefining healthcare excellence, one patient at a time.

Advanced Features for Comprehensive Care
The Aulisa® Monitor Camera offers crystal-clear 2K resolution with night vision, ensuring high-quality visuals day and night. Its two-way audio and human tracking features enable real-time communication and automated movement monitoring, while effortless Wi-Fi integration allows for quick and simple setup via mobile or web devices. With dual functionality as a standalone home surveillance camera, the Aulisa® Monitor Camera delivers unmatched flexibility for various care scenarios.

Engineered for Hospital Excellence
Designed with hospitals and patients in mind, the Aulisa® Monitor Camera addresses the unique demands of modern healthcare settings. From NICUs to patient rooms, it offers caregivers the ability to remotely monitor patients with visual, audio, and motion tracking capabilities. This streamlines workflows, enhances safety, and allows providers to focus on delivering compassionate care while staying equipped with FDA-cleared technology.

Founder’s Vision
“Introducing the Aulisa® Monitor Camera is a natural extension of our mission to enhance patient care and empower healthcare professionals,” said Augustine (Augie) Lien, founder and CEO of Aulisa Medical USA, Inc. “We strive to provide innovative solutions that bring peace of mind to caregivers and families alike. By delivering FDA-cleared technology with seamless functionality, we’re making it easier to ensure safety, connectivity, and exceptional care in every setting.”

Why Choose Aulisa®?
The Aulisa® Monitor Camera enhances efficiency by enabling remote monitoring, reducing physical check-ins, and providing reliable, FDA-cleared technology trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide. It is now available for purchase by healthcare facilities, caregivers, and families.

To learn more about the Aulisa Monitor Camera, the Guardian Angel® CMPM System and other Aulisa Medical products, visit:

www.aulisa.com/products/aulisa-monitor-camerawww.aulisa.com/products/cmpmwww.aulisa.com/collections/guardian-angel-remote-gateway-systems

About Aulisa Medical
Based in Silicon Valley, Aulisa® Medical is a leading medical technology company founded by serial medical technologies entrepreneur, Augustine (Augie) Lien. The company specializes in developing wireless, wearable monitoring systems that provide continuous, cloud-based vital sign data in both clinical and home environments. Through the development of new healthcare innovations, Aulisa® continues to grow the application of digital health technologies that empower both consumers and healthcare providers, incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that can detect adverse events and potentially save lives.

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Email: kyle.thompson@aulisa.com
Direct: (650) 387-0001
www.aulisa.com

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Redefining Financial Frontiers: Nucleus Software Celebrates 30 Years with Synapse 2024 in Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The thriving IndiaSingapore partnership in banking and technology reached a new milestone as Nucleus Software celebrated 30 years of transformative innovation at Synapse 2024, held in Singapore. The event underscored the company’s role in redefining financial services across Southeast Asia (SEA) and the globe, bringing together leaders in finance and technology to explore a shared vision for the future of banking.

Synapse 2024 celebrated 30 years of Nucleus Software’s leadership in driving transformative change across Singapore and Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem. The event also shone a spotlight on the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), an initiative supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to champion responsible technology adoption. The event highlighted the deepening synergies between India and Singapore, driven by their shared commitment to innovation, cross-border collaboration, and financial inclusion. As the financial services sector undergoes rapid evolution with advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital banking, these partnerships are setting the stage for a more connected, resilient, and inclusive global ecosystem.

Vishnu R. Dusad, Co-founder and Managing Director of Nucleus Software, reflected on the milestone: “For over 30 years, we’ve had the privilege of aligning our journey with Singapore’s ascent as a global financial powerhouse. Back in 1994, when we chose to go East instead of West, it was a bold and emotional decision—guided by our belief in Singapore as a hub for innovation and collaboration. We saw then what remains true today: Singapore is at the heart of the global financial landscape, a place where new ideas take root, and partnerships thrive.”

The event brought together a distinguished array of participants, highlighting the transformative potential of IndiaSingapore collaboration. Mr. Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group and the Guest of Honor, set the tone for the event with his opening remarks, emphasizing the transformative role of big tech in reimagining scalable, customer-centric financial services in the digital age.

Following his address, key speakers enriched the discussions with their insights. Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Group CEO-Designate of The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), underlined the importance of fostering responsible technology adoption and building inclusive financial ecosystems. Mr. Vinod Rai, globally respected public policy expert, Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore, and former Comptroller and Auditor General of India, shared his perspectives on governance and policy frameworks in financial systems. Mr. S.M. Acharya, Chairman of Nucleus Software and former Defence Secretary of India, offered a visionary outlook on leveraging technology to modernize and secure banking frameworks. Finally, Mr. Pieter Franken, Co-founder and Director of GFTN (Japan), a global FinTech pioneer and deep tech innovator, discussed the future of decentralized finance and its implications for the financial sector.

The event showcased the transformative role of technology in global financial systems, emphasizing innovations that set benchmarks for scalability and inclusivity. Panelists discussed the importance of localized solutions, the challenges of cross-border integration, and leveraging dual business models to optimize capital and foster public participation. The dialogue highlighted the need for common standards, unified frameworks like APIs, and collaborative efforts to accelerate financial inclusion and drive global connectivity in the digital age.

For 30 years, Nucleus Software has consistently introduced advanced lending and banking solutions that support financial institutions’ evolving needs in Singapore and South East Asia. Driven by lean development methodologies like Acceptance Test-Driven Development (ATDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CICD), Nucleus Software continues to push boundaries in efficient, flexible, and secure financial technology.

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Sleighing the Digital Divide with Black Friday Tech Deals

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Holiday Mix & Match Deal puts tech and accessories under your tree for $200 or less!

DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, Human-I-T, a nonprofit dedicated to providing equitable access to technology, is making it easier than ever for holiday shoppers to access affordable tech while giving back to their community. The “Mix and Match Deal,” allows individuals to purchase devices and accessories at prices that fit any budget—all while supporting efforts to close the digital divide.

“For the past 12 years, Human-I-T has been laser-focused on three things: making technology accessible and affordable, offering digital navigation support to those who need it most, and saving our planet by keeping e-waste out of landfills,” said Graeme Jackson, Marketing and Content Manager at Human-I-T. “The ‘Holiday Mix & Match Deal’ helps us achieve all three goals, and the best part is that everyone benefits.”

Available from Friday, November 29th, through Monday, December 30th, the deal offers customers the chance to bundle one device—a tablet, Chromebook, or 2-in-1 device—with one accessory of their choice, including JBL speakers, headphones, a protective laptop sleeve, or a wireless keyboard for $200 or less.

For families, students, or job seekers who may struggle to afford essential technology, this initiative is more than a sale—it’s a lifeline. Human-I-T believes that in today’s digital world, access to reliable technology isn’t a luxury; it’s a basic human right.

“This isn’t just about shopping,” added Jackson. “It’s about providing hope, opportunity, and connection to those who need it most. When you shop with us, you’re not only getting a great deal—you’re helping to change lives.”

The Mix & Match Deal is only available for a limited time. By shopping at Human-I-T’s online store customers can brighten their holiday while directly supporting underserved communities.

Don’t wait—login to the Human-I-T store today

and give the gift of technology that gives back!

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