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Cognia partners with PCI Security Standards Council to improve payment data security worldwide

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Cognia, a provider of global communications services for compliance, risk and productivity, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a new Participating Organization.

London (PRWEB UK) 19 June 2013

Cognia will work with the Council to achieve and improve payment data security worldwide through the ongoing development of the PCI Security Standards, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS).

Endorsed by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., the PCI Security Standards require merchants and service providers that store, process or transmit customer payment card data to adhere to information security controls and processes that ensure data protection. To enhance payment data security globally while embracing new technologies as they are developed, the Council relies on involvement of those across the payments processing chain, from merchants and service providers to payment device manufacturers and software developers, financial institutions and processors.

As a Participating Organization, Cognia adds its voice to the standards-setting process and will receive previews of drafts of standards and supporting materials in order to provide feedback to shape their final versions, as well as engage a growing community of more than 600 organizations united to improve payment security.

Cognia will also have the opportunity to recommend new initiatives for consideration to the PCI Security Standards Council, participate in webinars and question and answer sessions with Council representatives, and review and discuss new versions of the PCI Security Standards while sharing cross-sector experiences and best practices at the annual Community Meetings.

“In an era of increasingly sophisticated attacks on systems, adhering to the PCI DSS represents an entity’s best protection against network security threats and data breaches,” said Bob Russo, General Manager of the PCI Security Standards Council. “By joining as a Participating Organization, Cognia demonstrates they are playing an active part in mitigating the threats and improving the security of the payment chain globally by driving the security standards to higher levels of adoption and strength.”

“Cognia develops cloud-based compliance and productivity solutions that are used by some of the world’s largest multinational institutions” explains Curtis Nash, Cognia’s CEO. “We are interested in — and driven by — helping organizations achieve and maintain compliance in a cost-effective and business-sympathetic way. With our background in leading-edge cloud technology, Cognia brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Security Standards Council. It is our intention to take an active role within the Security Standards Council, assisting with the thought leadership, debate and education that will support the council’s goals.”

About Cognia

Cognia provides global communications services for compliance, risk and productivity.
The company’s secure global platform, Cognia Cloud, transforms the cost and ease by which organizations can control, capture and analyze voice and non-voice communications across distributed workforces for competitive advantage.

Already in use by over one hundred financial institutions and the world’s largest mobile network operator, Cognia Cloud represents a paradigm shift in compliant voice communications.

About the PCI Security Standards Council

The PCI Security Standards Council is an open, global forum that is responsible for the development, management, education and awareness of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and other standards that increase payment data security. Founded in 2006 by the major payment card brands American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Inc., the Council has more than 600 Participating Organizations representing merchants, banks, processors and vendors worldwide. To learn more about playing a part in securing payment card data globally, please visit: pcisecuritystandards.org.

Connect with the PCI Council on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/pci-security-standards-council

Join the conversation on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PCISSC Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.

CIT, Boeing Announce Order for 30 737 MAX 8s

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*CIT, Boeing Announce Order for 30 737 MAX 8s*

LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CIT Group Inc. (NYS: CIT) and Boeing (NYS: BA) today announced from the 50^th Paris Air Show that CIT Aerospace has placed an order for 30 737 MAX 8s. The order is comprised of 10 new incremental aircraft and conversions of 20 existing Next-Generation 737 orders.

"The addition of these Boeing 737 MAX 8s ensures that CIT Aerospace maintains one of the youngest and most fuel efficient fleets," said C. Jeffrey Knittel, President of CIT Transportation Finance. "As a leading aircraft lessor, we continually strive to provide our customers with the most technologically advanced aircraft. The Boeing MAX provides the fuel burn improvement and lower seat mile cost that our customers demand to run their airlines with optimal efficiency."




The 737 MAX brings the most advanced engine technologies to the world's best-selling airplane, building on the strengths of today's Next-Generation 737. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. According to Boeing calculations, airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 13 percent fuel-use improvement over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes and an 8 percent operating cost per seat advantage over tomorrow's competition.

"CIT is one of the leading lessors in the industry and this order demonstrates its confidence in the capabilities of the 737 MAX," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "The CIT leadership team recognizes the value the 737 MAX offers for its airline customers. The 737 MAX is on the leading edge of passenger comfort, fuel efficiency and reliability."

As of March 31, 2013, CIT owned or financed a fleet of approximately 350 commercial aircraft, including operating lease and financing agreements in place for 128 Boeing aircraft. With this new order, the company now has a total order book of 164 aircraft including Next-Generation 737s and 787 Dreamliners.

*EDITOR'S NOTE:*

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*About CIT Aerospace*

CIT Aerospace provides financing solutions to a broad spectrum of the global aerospace value chain ranging from operators of commercial and business aircraft to manufacturers and suppliers in the aerospace and defense industries as well as financial institutions. cit.com/aerospace

*About CIT*

Founded in 1908, CIT (NYS: CIT) is a bank holding company with more than $35billion in financing and leasing assets. It provides financing and leasing capital and advisory services to its clients and their customers across more than 30 industries. CIT maintains leadership positions in small business and middle market lending, factoring, retail finance, aerospace, equipment and rail leasing, and vendor finance. CIT also operates CIT Bank (Member FDIC), its primary bank subsidiary, which, through its online bank BankOnCIT.com, offers a suite of savings options designed to help customers achieve a range of financial goals. cit.com

*About Boeing Commercial Airplanes*

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a business unit of The Boeing Company, is committed to being the leader in commercial aviation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to customers around the world. There are more than 12,100 Boeing commercial jetliners in service, flying passengers and freight more efficiently than competing models in the market.





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The article CIT, Boeing Announce Order for 30 737 MAX 8s Reported by DailyFinance 18 hours ago.

Apple looking at deeply integrating LinkedIn into iOS 7: Report

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Apple looking at deeply integrating LinkedIn into iOS 7: Report Since Apple unveiled iOS 7 beta for developers, we have been hearing about quite a few new features that might come when the OS is released to the masses later in the year. The latest is a couple of code lines in the OS, spotted by the folks at 9To5Mac, that point at a possible integration of LinkedIn into the OS, much like how iOS integrates Facebook and Twitter. iOS 7 might include a single-sign-on system for LinkedIn accounts and also add the ability for users to share posts using a share-sheet or through iOS apps. This isn’t the first time we are hearing of such integration, as during the WWDC 2013 keynote, Apple announced that LinkedIn was integrated into Reported by BGR India 17 hours ago.

NextGen Healthcare Selected as Healthcare Information Technology Provider for Chinese Hospital

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*NextGen Healthcare Selected as Healthcare Information Technology Provider for Chinese Hospital*

Solution to Help Prospective Pay Hospital System Integrate with Independent Practice Association (IPA), Increase Care Coordination and Achieve Meaningful Use

HORSHAM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. (NAS: QSII) and a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, announced today an agreement with Chinese Hospital to deploy NextGen^® Inpatient Clinicals across its enterprise. Chinese Hospital will use NextGen Inpatient Clinicals to automate its medical processes, improve organizational efficiencies and provide better quality care for its patients while meeting Meaningful Use (MU) criteria.




San Francisco-based Chinese Hospital is a 54-bed, acute care, community-owned, non-profit hospital offering a wide range of medical, surgical and specialty programs. Chinese Hospital aims to achieve a single, shared patient record using NextGen^® technology across its integrated inpatient and ambulatory organization. NextGen^® solutions offer both advanced functionality tailored for Chinese Hospital's organizational needs and seamless integration to its Independent Practice Association (IPA), Chinese Community Health Care Association (CCHCA). CCHCA is currently utilizing both NextGen^® Ambulatory EHR and NextGen^® Practice Management in physician offices.

NextGen Inpatient Clinicals is a highly scalable, secure and mobile-enabled platform, designed to initiate widespread workflow efficiency and communication; reduce errors and time-to-chart; and, improve patient care. The software facilitates complete electronic charting at the point-of-care, promotes interdisciplinary documentation and includes a discrete clinical data repository for customizable and comprehensive reporting, thereby providing Chinese Hospital the capabilities to meet MU requirements. Implementing NextGen Inpatient Clinicals will enhance care coordination, data capture and data sharing across Chinese Hospital's enterprise and completes its integration strategy.

"We believe that this partnership with NextGen Healthcare affords us the tools necessary to provide continuous, holistic care across both our in-patient and out-patient care settings," said Brenda Yee, chief executive officer for Chinese Hospital. "NextGen Healthcare brings to us a truly integrated solution that supports our mission to deliver the highest levels of quality care to the community we serve and to advance our efforts to attest for MU."

"Chinese Hospital is precisely the type of facility to which NextGen Hospital Solutions caters, and we are pleased to work together to bring the benefits and customization capabilities of our technologies to their hospital. Together, we will strive to enhance care, improve efficiencies and achieve better outcomes," said Daniel J. Morefield, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Quality Systems, Inc.

*About Chinese Hospital*

Chinese Hospital provides a full range of primary and secondary acute care and ambulatory services to a multi-cultural clientele within the San Francisco Bay area. The hospital is licensed for 54 acute care beds and features an Intensive Care, Medical Surgical and Telemetry Units, Endoscopy Unit, Surgical Services, Treatment Center (a Level 4 Standby Emergency Medical Service), East West Medicine, Specialty Clinic for Disease Management and Women Health, three Community Clinics and an array of clinical diagnostic and therapeutic services. For more information, visit www.chinesehospital-sf.org.

*About NextGen Healthcare*

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc., provides integrated clinical, connectivity and financial solutions, including revenue cycle management services for ambulatory, inpatient and dental provider organizations. For more information, please visit www.nextgen.com and www.qsii.com. Follow NextGen Healthcare on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nextgen, Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NextGenHealthcare or LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/nextgen-healthcare-information-systems.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding future events, developments, the Company's future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future (including, without limitation, statements concerning revenue and net income), are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable and are based on reasonable assumptions and forecasts, however, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements that speak only as of the date hereof. Moreover, these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are outlined below. As a result, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: volume and timing of systems sales and installations; length of sales cycles and installation process; the possibility that the products will not achieve market acceptance; seasonal patterns of sales and customer buying behavior; the development by competitors of new or superior technologies; the timing, cost and success or failure of new product and service introductions, development and product upgrade releases; undetected errors or bugs in software; product liability; changing economic, political or regulatory influences in the health-care industry; changes in product-pricing policies; availability of third-party products and components; competitive pressures including product offerings, pricing and promotional activities; the Company's ability or inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; possible regulation of the Company's software by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; uncertainties concerning threatened, pending and new litigation against the Company including related professional services fees; uncertainties concerning the amount and timing of professional fees incurred by the Company generally; changes of accounting estimates and assumptions used to prepare the prior periods' financial statements; general economic conditions; and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Quality Systems' periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A significant portion of the Company's quarterly sales of software product licenses and computer hardware is concluded in the last month of the fiscal quarter, generally with a concentration of such revenues earned in the final ten business days of that month. Due to these and other factors, the Company's revenues and operating results are very difficult to forecast. A major portion of the Company's costs and expenses, such as personnel and facilities, are of a fixed nature and, accordingly, a shortfall or decline in quarterly and/or annual revenues typically results in lower profitability or losses. As a result, comparison of the Company's period-to-period financial performance is not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Copyright © 2013 NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC. All rights reserved.

NextGen is either a registered trademark or trademark of QSI Management, LLC, an affiliate of NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, LLC. All other names and marks are property of their respective owners. Patent pending.





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The article NextGen Healthcare Selected as Healthcare Information Technology Provider for Chinese Hospital Reported by DailyFinance 16 hours ago.

iOS 7: Code reveals Apple testing deep LinkedIn integration

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iOS 7: Code reveals Apple testing deep LinkedIn integration A developer working with the beta version of Apple's overhauled mobile operating system has found evidence to suggest the tech company may be considering deep integration of social network LinkedIn into iOS 7 when it launches in the fall. Reported by Digital Trends 14 hours ago.

AVG Technologies Launches AVG CloudCare in Australia and New Zealand to Expand SMB Market Opportunit

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*AVG Technologies Launches AVG CloudCare in Australia and New Zealand to Expand SMB Market Opportunity*

Continued international rollout of popular small business management platform for resellers




AMSTERDAM & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AVG Technologies N.V. (NYS: AVG) today announced the continued international rollout of AVG CloudCare™, a free, cloud-based security and IT management platform with services that make it simpler and more cost-effective for resellers to manage and protect their small and medium business (SMB) customers. The AVG CloudCare platform - with award-winning AVG AntiVirus, AVG Remote IT, AVG Email Security Services and AVG Content Filtering - is available immediately to AVG resellers and managed service partners in Australia and New Zealand.

Key to AVG CloudCare is AVG Remote IT, a free administrative platform enabling resellers to offer genuine value-add to their customers, while reducing their own costs. AVG has integrated all the critical elements resellers need to monitor and troubleshoot their customers' IT resources via the cloud, into a single, easy-to-use management platform. Customer systems are kept updated automatically while any alerts are sent via email in real-time. Consequently, partners can now serve even the smallest customer more profitably. An iOS® administrative console App even allows resellers to access AVG CloudCare via an iPhone® or iPad® - helping them respond to manage their customers' IT while on the move.

"We are delighted to expand the international availability of AVG CloudCare and serve the small business customers in Australia and New Zealand," said Mike Foreman, General Manager for SMB for AVG Technologies. "As SMB customers incorporate more technology - from e-commerce to mobile and social - their need for IT support and protection also increases.

"Because our leadership team comes from small business and channel roots, we understand what it takes to serve SMBs. We have worked closely with our channel partners to make sure AVG CloudCare incorporates everything they asked for and will continue to encourage their active involvement as the platform develops," he added.

IT resellers targeting the small to medium sized business channel face two business challenges: their customers' expectations often exceed their willingness to pay for services; and the technology tools available to them were originally designed for much larger customers.

*Proven Platform*
Since its northern hemisphere launch in October 2012, AVG CloudCare has amassed more than 1,000 reseller partners and is already managing tens of thousands of small businesses across the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, saving them thousands of dollars a year by minimizing on-site support and adding to customer satisfaction. In a 2012 survey of its resellers, 80 percent of AVG partners indicated they already perceived increased efficiency with AVG CloudCare.

*Pay As You Go*
Unlike rival platforms that charge up-front fees based on the number of estimated users, AVG CloudCare only charges for services that are actually used by the end customer. In addition, individual services can be activated and deactivated as needed. AVG CloudCare introduces a new approach to the pricing of services which enables AVG resellers to maximise their returns by creating their own retail model and offering their services on a monthly or annual basis.

Michael Dowling, Channel and Corporate Sales Director at AVG Technologies AU NZ, noted: "This free administration platform ticks all the boxes for our resellers - it provides a point of difference, saves them time, lowers their servicing costs and makes even the smallest customer more profitable. And, it's cloud-based - cloud is where everyone is and what everyone is talking about.

"I'm very confident AVG CloudCare will have rapid pick up in Australia and New Zealand because it immediately removes the cost of standalone remote log-in packages, while providing many other services," Dowling said.

Murray Russell, ITC Consultant at Computer & IT Services, one of the pilot resellers in the Australian market, confirmed the prospects for AVG's proactive management platform: "We needed proven, secure Cloud servicing capabilities and AVG CloudCare fits the price-sensitive dynamics of our SMB marketplace."

And in New Zealand, Dennis Jones, Director of CT Business Solutions Ltd and franchisee of Computer Troubleshooters, Hamilton North, said: "With the AVG CloudCare service we're immediately able to use our time more efficiently because we can see all our customers in a single view, at any time and from any place."

*Key Benefits*
The free AVG CloudCare dashboard gives resellers a number of advantages:

· Remote, one-click deployment for installs and activations of AVG AntiVirus, AVG Content Filtering and AVG Remote IT
· Remote monitoring and troubleshooting of customer IT resources
· Easy upgrade or transfer of customers. With a simple tick-in-a-box, older versions of AVG and/or a number of other security brands can be removed and replaced remotely with the very latest in AVG protection
· Keyless licensing and easy-to-use preset policies that minimize administrative hassles in managing accounts
· Remote virus vault management - infected files can be deleted, repaired and restored at the click of a button
· Automatic alerts that signal customer needs and opportunities, leading to increased sales
· Customizable reports that showcase AVG channel partners' added value
· Offer customers a fully-functional, no obligation 30 day trial before purchase

AVG envisions that AVG CloudCare's capabilities will grow to include a wide variety of additional services such as data backup and additional mobile applications.

To find out more and become an AVG CloudCare partner, go to www.avg.com/cloudcare.

For logos, screenshots and case study videos, please see the AVG CloudCare press kit: http://mediacenter.avg.com/en/press-tools/avg-cloudcare-press-kit/avg-cloudcare-press-kit.html

*About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)*

AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to‐use software and online services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 150 million active users as of March 31, 2013 and offers a product portfolio that targets the consumer and small business markets and includes Internet security, PC performance optimization, online backup, mobile security, identity protection and family safety software.

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The article AVG Technologies Launches AVG CloudCare in Australia and New Zealand to Expand SMB Market Opportunity Reported by DailyFinance 13 hours ago.

Instagram's Video Rumors and Other News You Need to Know

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Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.

Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. A report in the Washington Post indicates Google wants the U.S. government to lift gag orders on its highly secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance, or FISA, requestsInstagram could be poised to jump into video. And it appears Apple is testing LinkedIn for closer integration with iOS 7.

Check out the video above for more on these stories.

Image courtesy of Instagram Read more...

More about Google, Linkedin, Apple, Features, and First To Know Series Reported by Mashable 12 hours ago.

Petro-Canada Transforms Customer Experience with NCR's Retalix StorePoint Software

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*Petro-Canada Transforms Customer Experience with NCR's Retalix StorePoint Software*

Innovative software to help Petro-Canada build shopper loyalty across its more than 1,500 retail locations

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NCR Corporation (NYS: NCR) , the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today that Suncor Energy has selected NCR's Retalix StorePoint point-of-sale (POS) and fuel management software for the company's Petro-Canada branded retail network.




Petro-Canada, known as "Canada's gas station," has more than 1,500 retail outlets across the country and is rapidly expanding its use of technology to enhance shopper experiences and to drive shopper loyalty. Suncor Energy chose StorePoint because the software met the company's immediate needs and is easily expandable and adaptable to meet future needs.

StorePoint meets all traditional convenience and petroleum store software needs, from forecourt fuel management to back-office operations and everything in between. The solution also supports pricing and promotions, comprehensive replenishment management, food service management and more.

Suncor plans to ramp up marketing and promotions activity at Petro-Canada stores in the near future. This was one of the major considerations in Petro-Canada's selection of StorePoint. The software supports Suncor's current needs and can quickly bring new marketing and promotions initiatives to Petro-Canada shoppers as those initiatives are finalized and rolled out.

"Engaging and marketing to our customers in new ways is key to building shopper loyalty and encouraging repeat visits, and it is the foundation of our retail brand strategy," said Petro-Canada Director of Marketing Strategies, Pat Lizotte. "StorePoint offered us the functionality and reliability we need now and the ability to easily expand our marketing programs in the future."

"Powerful software can be a key differentiator for retailers as they work to transform customer shopping experiences and operate their stores more efficiently," Jimmy Frangis, vice president and general manager grocery and convenience retail at NCR. "We look forward to working with Petro-Canada and providing technology solutions to make their stores even more welcoming to shoppers throughout Canada."

*About Suncor Energy*

Suncor Energy is Canada's premier integrated energy company. Suncor's operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. While working to responsibly develop petroleum resources, Suncor is also developing a growing renewable energy portfolio. Suncor's common shares (symbol: SU) are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

Web site: www.Suncor.com and www.Petro-Canada.ca

*About NCR Corporation*

NCR Corporation (NYS: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR enables more than 300 million transactions daily across the retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make your life easier.

NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 26,000 employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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The article Petro-Canada Transforms Customer Experience with NCR's Retalix StorePoint Software Reported by DailyFinance 12 hours ago.

LinkedIn (LNKD) could be the latest social networking platform to receive tight iOS integration: code found in the first iOS 7 beta release suggest Apple is testing a single sign-on system for LinkedIn, similar to what it already provides for Facebook and

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Reported by SeekingAlpha 12 hours ago.

iOS 7 May Get Deep LinkedIn Integration

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Apple may integrate LinkedIn into iOS 7 the same way Facebook and Twitter are currently integrated into iOS 6, a new report says.

The code in the developer beta of iOS 7 contains references to a single sign-on system for LinkedIn similar to the one used for Twitter and Facebook, 9to5 Mac reports. With LinkedIn integration, users only need to log into the service once, and they'll be able to share content directly to the service from either Safari or other apps (such as the camera roll).

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SEE ALSO: 5 iPhone Apps That Run Google Talk
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Deeper LinkedIn integration in iOS 7 makes a great deal of sense considering the service is getting a similar treatment in OS X Mavericks. LinkedIn will be one of the "share sheets" in OS X 10.9, letting users share content from Safari and other Apple apps like Photo Booth. Read more...

More about Linkedin, Apple, Tech, Apps Software, and Mobile Reported by Mashable 11 hours ago.

Demand for Advanced Diagnosis & Technology Developments Drive the Global Market for Medical Fiber Optics, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Medical Fiber Optics markets. Global market for Medical Fiber Optics is projected to exceed US$995 million by 2018, driven by increasing demand for advanced diagnosis and treatment devices.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 19, 2013

Follow us on LinkedIn – The global medical industry, in the past two decades, has witnessed an increasing shift towards electronic components driven by growing demand for portable, miniature and user-friendly devices. Also, key demographic trends such as increasing population and rise in number of aging individuals across the globe are driving demand for quality healthcare services. Against this backdrop healthcare professionals are increasingly seeking advanced patient monitoring devices, particularly biomedical instrumentation for ensuring efficient diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. The need has brought to fore the growing prominence of fiber-optic technologies in medical devices. Optical fiber technology is rapidly becoming integral to the medical segment due to its physical characteristics and its enormous remote sensing versatility. Noted for possessing unique benefits such as insensitivity towards electromagnetic disruptions, use of fiber optics has spread to various applications across the medical industry.

There also exists strong potential for fiber optic sensors in the expanding biomedical sensing market, with opportunities stemming from increasing demand for disposable probes. With minimally invasive surgical procedures gaining ground, the need is also being felt for more efficient medical devices to support such procedures. Use of fiber optics in minimally invasive surgical devices such as endoscopes will be driven by the introduction of High Definition (HD) systems, growing prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases, including esophagitis and colorectal cancer, and rise in disease screening procedures. Further, rising sophistication of medical equipment and development of high-speed networks are prompting healthcare service providers to seek options for combining remote monitoring and treatment domains. The ability to transmit large blocks of information in a very less time is expected to make long distance medical consultations simple and common in future.

In response to the evolving needs of the medical industry, a range of specialty optical fibers have been introduced in recent years featuring improved damage thresholds at high power levels and tight bend radius that minimizes optical loss. Also, rapid developments in fiber-laser technology are likely to create new potential avenues in medicine and surgical applications in the coming years. Although the prime course of research and development in technology has been in the telecom and industrial sectors, several organizations are effectively focusing on employing fiber-lasers in medical applications, including skin resurfacing, optical coherence tomography, and microsurgery. Inherent features such as high efficiency and compact size are expected to widen the potential use of fiber optic lasers in microsurgical applications including dermatology, urology, ophthalmology, and otolaryngology. The femtosecond laser, a new innovation in the ophthalmic lasers field, is the next-generation technique that advances refractive surgery from the current standard, LASIK. In a short span of time, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has emerged as the most powerful and sophisticated optical imaging technology that facilitates tomographic imaging of 3D materials.

As stated by the new market research report on Medical Fiber Optics, the United States represents the largest market worldwide. Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 6.3% over the analysis period. Laser fiberoptics represents the fastest growing product market, while Endoscopes represent the largest application segment.

Major players covered in the report include American Medical Systems, Inc., Biolitec AG, IPG Photonics Corporation, ROFIN-SINAR Laser GmbH, Coherent, Inc., Spectranetics Corporation, and TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG, among others.

The research report titled “Medical Fiber Optics: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Key segments analyzed in the report include Fiberoptic Surgical Lights, Fiberoptic Dental Lights, Endoscopes, Laser Fiberoptics, Fiberoptic Sensors and Others.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Medical_Fiber_Optics_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world's largest and reputed market research firms.

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Aging Population Drives the Global Ambulance Services Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Ambulance Services markets. Global market for Ambulance Services is projected to reach US$59 billion by 2018, driven by aging population, increasing occurrences of road accidents and natural calamities and rising prevalence of critical health conditions.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 19, 2013

Follow us on LinkedIn – Ambulance services represent an integral and the most mobile part of a country’s healthcare system. Offered by either a private or public agency, ambulance services play a pivotal role in meeting emergency healthcare needs. These services are characterized by its distinctive capacity to coordinate, manage and provide critical care under extreme circumstances. Modern day ambulance services fulfill a broad range of healthcare needs including non-emergency and emergency patient transport, urgent primary care and shifting to alternative healthcare sites in case of referrals. Technological advancements have raised the level of sophistication of ambulance services beyond mere patient transportation to providing pre-hospital emergency care. Today, ambulance vehicles are fitted with hi-tech lifesaving equipment operated by trained paramedical personnel.

Demand for ambulance services across developed and developing countries will be driven by changes in social support, increasing occurrences of road accidents and natural calamities, growing population, prevalence of critical health conditions, and growing community health awareness. Aging population in developed countries is emerging as a steady demand driver. Elderly individuals are often in need of medical and mobility assistance that cannot be provided by conventional taxi and wheelchair service providers, further underscoring the importance of trained ambulance crew and specially-designed vehicles.

Rise in traffic accidents is also spurring the need for emergency casualty transportation. Emergency medical vehicle response and patient transport systems help reduce fatalities by providing access to timely medical care at the accident site and during transportation to a healthcare facility. High prevalence of chronic diseases and critical conditions like stroke and cardiac failure is additionally creating the need for sophisticated medical attention including ambulance services. Societal and lifestyle transformations leading to obesity, alcoholism and drug abuse, among others, are also pushing demand for specialty ambulance services.

As stated by the new market research report on Ambulance Services, the United States represents the fastest growing market worldwide. Growth in the country is primarily driven by aging population and resulting rise in the number of emergency cases and a robust ambulance infrastructure. Europe represents the largest market with national, regional, and local/municipal bodies controlling the provision of ambulance services in the region.

Key players covered in the report include Acadian Ambulance Service Inc., AirMed International LLC, Air Methods Corporation, Emergency Medical Services Corporation, American Medical Response, Falck A/S, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Rural/Metro Corporation, among others.

The research report titled “Ambulance Services: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the market, current trends, growth drivers, new product introductions, recent industry activity, and focus on key market participants. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ for all major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Australia and rest of world.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Ambulance_Services_Market_Report.asp.

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world's largest and reputed market research firms.

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Is LinkedIn A Stalking Ground?

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Unwanted contact on most social networking sites is a relatively easy thing to avoid: You block a user and take solace in knowing that the offensive party can't view your profile or contact you again.

But what if someone's targeting you on LinkedIn? There's apparently little you can do, save a court order, without compromising your professional ambitions.

BuzzFeed reported earlier this week that the professional networking site apparently has something of a stalking problem on its hands. Over the last several months, around 5,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking for LinkedIn to add the ability to let a user block individuals from viewing his or her profile.

The woman who started the petition explained on Change.org that she was prompted to take action after seeing that a former boss -- a man she said sexually harassed her at a previous job -- was using LinkedIn to keep tabs on her whereabouts.

"I quickly found I could ignore emails, delete voicemails, block Facebook, use privacy settings on Twitter -- yet EVERYDAY I was being looked at on LinkedIn," she wrote.

The woman went on to note that a customer service representative from LinkedIn told her that the only recourse would be to get a court order.

When the Social Times first reported on the petition after it surfaced in April, LinkedIn told the news outlet that there are many granular settings in place within the site that let users restrict their publicly viewable information.

Hani Durzy, LinkedIn's director of communications, reiterated that point to The Huffington Post, explaining by email that users have a variety of privacy options:

First and foremost, members can easily disconnect from anyone of their connections. We realize that may not be sufficient, so we allow members to customize their public profiles so that only what they want to have show up on search engines appears. We make it possible for members to adjust what appears out to their networks when they take action on LinkedIn -- change their title or employer, share or post interesting content, etc. We let them limit who can see their photo if they have one on their profile. We let them control what people in their network can see on their profile. And we allow them to limit who can see their connections. All of these can be used to effectively minimize unwanted connections.

The trouble, some have pointed out, is that making one's personal information available to people outside a limited network of people is essentially the point of the site.

As one woman put it in a LinkedIn community forum dedicated to the question of stalkers: "No I don't want to set my whole profile to private, why should I block other potential professional connections to be able to find me?"

While it's unclear how common stalking behavior is on LinkedIn, the topic of unwanted sexual attention on the site is an issue that's become more talked about in recent months.

In March, Forbes raised the issue of whether LinkedIn was the new hotbed for harassment, pointing out that there's even a Tumblr called SocialCreeps.com, which is dedicated to showcasing inappropriate messages sent via LinkedIn.

And just last week, Jezebel featured a decidedly unprofessional LinkedIn message from a man who asked one user what she does "apart from looking good" and went on to suggest that no matter his age or the distance between them, the two could have a spark that might last forever.

Eek! Reported by Huffington Post 10 hours ago.

Stringent Government Safety Regulations Drive Demand for Non-Destructive Test Equipment, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Nondestructive Test Equipment markets. Global market for Nondestructive Test Equipment is projected to reach US$1.9 billion by 2018, driven by technology developments, stringent product usage specifications and strong government safety regulations.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) June 19, 2013

Follow us on LinkedIn – With consumers becoming increasingly concerned about productivity of capital assets during their operating life, interest in test solutions is rising. As a method of testing materials and components for identifying defects in material properties before they cause equipment failure, Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Equipment is finding great demand in a range of end-use sectors. Non-Destructive testing presents a most economical means of testing, while safeguarding physical asset usability for intended purpose. Flexibility represents the hallmark benefit offered by NDT procedures since testing can be carried out during an equipment’s active use. NDT equipment can be used on sampling basis for independent testing or can be used for comprehensive investigation as a part of quality control setup.

Stringent product usage specifications, strong government safety regulations mandating safety of personnel, and tight quality control requirements are especially driving demand for NDT Equipment. Instances of infrastructure failures such as refinery blasts, leakages in nuclear reactors, and pipeline explosions, in the recent years, have prompted governments across the globe to enact stringent safety regulations, thus driving increased adoption of NDT equipment. The trend towards retention of legacy equipment and structural assets as an austerity measure among industries also gives opportunity for growth in the NDT equipment market. NDT equipment is increasingly being used to monitor operational feasibility and ensure safe extended use of aging and legacy plant assets. Developments in nanomaterials and advanced components and use of the same for manufacturing a range of structural equipment is also creating need for NDT equipment that can perform inspection of such material and structures.

Technology developments such as introduction of automated NDT equipment and miniaturization will continue to expand opportunities in the market. Integration of robotics technology in particular is helping manufacturers introduce easy-to-use automated NDT equipment, which are typically preferred in large-scale industries such as power generation, oil & gas, mining and aerospace. Developments in software and hardware, which ensure high-speed data processing and accelerated detection of damages in materials, are also offering lucrative opportunities for NDT equipment. R&D and product development efforts in recent years have been especially geared towards producing easy to use, small, lightweight and portable instruments, capable of producing accurate results, while simultaneously reducing response time. Small and easy to use, miniaturized NDT equipment are especially growing in prominence in oil & gas, refinery and power sector, particularly for testing in offshore sites such as oil wells, refineries, and wind turbines.

As stated by the new market research report on Nondestructive Test Equipment, Asia-Pacific represents the largest as well as the fastest growing market with a projected CAGR of 9.9% over the analysis period. Demand in the region is led by establishment of power and transportation infrastructure and rapid growth in automotive production bases in China and India. Ultrasonic Inspection NDT equipment represents the largest product segment, while visual inspection NDT equipment is forecast to grow the fastest at a CAGR of about 7.4% over the analysis period. Strong demand for remote visual inspection particularly in power generation, foundry & primary metals and oil & gas sectors will continue to boost market prospects.

Major players covered in the report include Acoustic Emission Consulting, Inc., Bosello HighTechnology SRL, Centurion NDT, Fischer Technology, Inc., FLIR Systems, Inc., Extech Instruments Corp., Fujifilm Corporation, FUJIFILM NDT Systems, GE Measurement & Control, Everest VIT Inc., Gould-Bass Company, Inc., Hamamatsu Photonics KK, Insight NDT Equipment Ltd., ibg NDT Systems Corporation, INSTITUT DR. FOERSTER GMBH & CO. KG, KARL DEUTSCH Pruef- und Messgeraetebau GmbH + Co KG, KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG, Magnaflux Corporation, Magnetic Analysis Corporation, MISTRAS Group, Inc., NDT Systems, Inc., NDTS India (P) Limited, NIKON CORPORATION, Olympus Corporation, Sonatest Ltd., SONOTRON NDT, Wesdyne NDE Products Group, YXLON International Inc., and Zetec Inc. among others.

The research report titled “Nondestructive Test Equipment: Global Strategic Business Report”, announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ for all major geographic markets including the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America), and Rest of World. Product markets analyzed in the report include Radiography, Ultrasonic Inspection, Visual Inspection, and Others. Key end-use segments analyzed for the global market include Automotive, Military/Aerospace & Defense, Power Generation, Primary Metals & Foundry, and Oil & Gas, among others.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Nondestructive_Test_Equipment_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world's largest and reputed market research firms.

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The Bull vs. Bear Case for LinkedIn

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The *LinkedIn* story so far has been characterized by remarkable growth across all areas of the business. Some of the numbers, in fact, may astound you.

The company currently has more than 225 million registered members, and it's been able to grow sales at an annualized rate of 95% over the past two years. Investors who were lucky enough to buy shares at the IPO price of $45 have now seen gains of 306%. And the stock is up 59% already in 2013. Clearly, LinkedIn is on fire.

All that glitters may not be gold, however. Growth rates for LinkedIn are slowing, and there are legitimate concerns about the online engagement of all those members. Even the company itself admits that a substantial majority of its members do not visit its website on a monthly basis.




Most observers agree, however, that LinkedIn is a fine business. The key issue for investors is whether this company can continue to deliver outstanding returns over the long term.

We think there are good arguments on both sides of the debate over LinkedIn. In the presentation below, we've laid out both the bull and the bear case for the company.

To see the presentation in its entirety, just click the arrows within the embedded slideshow below. Alternatively, you can view each of the slides by clicking the link below the slideshow.

* The Bull and Bear Case for LinkedIn * from

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Paychex Announces Health Care Reform Solutions and Resources to Help Ease the Burden on America's Bu

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*Paychex Announces Health Care Reform Solutions and Resources to Help Ease the Burden on America's Businesses*

Key provisions of the Affordable Care Act affecting businesses take effect in 2014, but employers need to act now to avoid penalties and implement health coverage solutions and options for employees

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) take effect in 2014, businesses will see changes to the way they handle payroll reporting, administration, monitoring, and employee benefit offerings on a broad scale. Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of payroll, human resource, insurance and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, is helping employers navigate these changes with the launch of new comprehensive solutions that help employers and employees prepare for the Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR) and Individual Mandate provisions of the ACA.




"With more than 300 different provisions, the Affordable Care Act is a complex piece of legislation that has many employers concerned about the upcoming obligation they face under Health Care Reform," said Martin Mucci, Paychex president and CEO. "As we approach a critical time in the legislation with Employer Shared Responsibility and the Health Insurance Marketplaces taking effect in 2014, Paychex is committed to providing America's businesses with the information and support they need to understand the implications of Health Care Reform, and providing the solutions they need to take action."

*Paychex Employer Shared Responsibility Services*

The Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR) provision of the Affordable Care Act takes effect January 1, 2014 for employers with 50 or more full-time employees (taking into account full-time equivalent (FTE) employees). Employers face four specific compliance needs around ESR. The primary considerations for an employer include:

· Performing the calculations to determine if the employer is an applicable large employer who must offer health coverage to full-time employees
· Determine which employees are considered full-time employees and therefore put the employer at risk for penalties if not offered adequate coverage
· Determining if the coverage they offer meets the minimum standards of actuarial value and affordability which would put the employer at risk for penalties if it does not
· Being prepared to meet IRS requirements for end-of-year reporting

The *Paychex Employer Shared Responsibility Service* makes it easy for business owners to determine if ESR applies to them, and what actions they need to take to meet the requirements of this provision. The basic service includes an Hours Worked Report that tells employers how many hours each employee worked, giving them the data that can assist in calculating their number of full-time employees.

For businesses looking for a more robust solution, Paychex offers the ESR Complete Analysis and Monitoring Services. This includes:

· *Applicable Large Employer Analysis and Monitoring* - Although ESR doesn't take effect until January 1, employers need to track employee hours now to determine if they qualify as an applicable large employer prior to open enrollment in the fall. The Applicable Large Employer Analysis and Monitoring service performs the complicated calculations used to assist in determining employer size. The service will perform ongoing calculations and alert employers with under 50 full-time employees when they are approaching the threshold of becoming an applicable large employer.
· *Full-Time Employee Analysis and Monitoring* - For those employers that meet the requirements of an applicable large employer, the Full-Time Employee Analysis and Monitoring service determines which employees are considered full time, and therefore put the employer at risk for penalties if they are not offered any or adequate coverage. The service alerts employers when an employee becomes a full-time employee, according to the provisions. It will also allow the employer to use different measurement or "look back" periods to help manage their unique workforce.
· *Coverage Adequacy Analysis and Monitoring -* Accessible to Paychex clients who offer employees health insurance through Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. this service uses Paychex and Agency data to help determine if the coverage they offer meets federal standards for affordability and value, and alerts employers if coverage falls below those standards.

Once further guidance from the IRS is received, Paychex will offer a reporting solution as part of the Paychex ESR Service to help employers meet the requirements of IRS end-of-year reporting by providing them with the necessary payroll and benefits information required.

The IRS may require applicable large employers to report the number of hours worked for each worker by month starting with tax year 2014. In addition, employers will need to be able to produce those records in case of an audit. Because workers' payroll hours are tracked by pay period, it's important for employers to prepare for these requirements now. In order to report hours on a monthly basis, employers may need to use a time and attendance solution, such as Paychex Time and Labor Online.

For more information on Employer Shared Responsibility and the Paychex Employer Shared Responsibility Service, visit www.paychex.com/health-reform/esr.

*Paychex Benefit Account*

In addition to the requirement that large employers offer health coverage to full-time employees, most U.S. citizens and legal residents will be required to purchase health insurance or pay a penalty in the form of a tax beginning with tax year 2014. As part of the Individual Mandate in Health Care Reform, individuals who don't have access to adequate health insurance through their employer will have the option to buy individual insurance through a federal or state marketplace, an agent or broker, or a private exchange.

"Health Care Reform has created new opportunities for small business owners who believe in the value and benefit of helping their employees gain access to health care," said Mucci. "Offering group health insurance to any or all employees won't be an option for every employer, but there are other options available through consumer-driven health care that will help employers and their employees manage the cost associated with the changes happening with Health Care Reform. With the Paychex Benefit Account, we can help employers find the solution that is the right fit for their business."

Spending and consumer health benefit accounts - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), and Premium Reimbursement Accounts (PRA) - give employers the opportunity to help employees manage the cost of insurance and health-related expenses, while controlling employer costs and providing money-saving opportunities for their business.

The *Paychex Benefit Account* will allow employers to offer FSAs, HSAs, and HRAs on a single platform with one debit card that gives employers the ability to customize a solution that's right for their workforce. Employers will be able to offer the Paychex Benefit Account beginning in September 2013.

The Paychex Benefit Account will also include a Defined Contribution offering that allows employees to use a Premium Reimbursement Account to purchase individual health insurance on a pre-tax basis through Paychex's private exchange. With the Paychex Benefit Account, employers have the option of contributing flat dollar amounts to their employees' individual insurance and/or spending and savings accounts, while at the same time, providing their employees with the opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars for purchasing mandated coverage or paying for medical expenses.

In conjunction with the Paychex Benefit Account, the *Paychex Private Exchange* will give uninsured workers access to individual insurance offered through more than 40 insurance carriers in an online marketplace. Employers will be able to offer the Defined Contribution solution and Paychex Private Exchange later in 2013.

"Health Care Reform impacts almost every employer, whether or not they offer group health insurance," said Mucci. "For more than 40 years, Paychex has helped businesses understand and comply with complex industry regulations, tax laws, and ongoing legislation. We will continue to serve our clients in this way, providing them with the answers, information, and solutions for current and future Health Care Reform provisions."

For more information about consumer-directed health care and the Paychex Benefit Account, visit www.paychex.com/health-reform/provisions/defined-contribution-plans.

*Educational Resources*

Paychex has launched a new Health Care Reform section on www.paychex.com, designed to provide answers, information, and solutions that employers need to prepare for and take action on Health Care Reform. On the site, employers can access a comprehensive timeline of Health Care Reform provisions, learn about the top provisions, review frequently asked questions, and find information on Paychex product solutions designed to help businesses comply with Health Care Reform. Paychex's new Health Care Reform website can be found at www.paychex.com/health-reform/esr.

*About Paychex*

Paychex, Inc. (NAS: PAYX) is a leading provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. The company offers comprehensive payroll services, including payroll processing, payroll tax administration, and employee pay services, including direct deposit, check signing, and Readychex®. Human resource services include 401(k) plan recordkeeping, section 125 plans, a professional employer organization, time and attendance solutions, and other administrative services for business. A variety of business insurance products, including group health and workers' compensation, are made available through Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. Paychex was founded in 1971. With headquarters in Rochester, New York, the company has more than 100 offices serving approximately 567,000 payroll clients as of May 31, 2012. For more information about Paychex and our products, visit www.paychex.com.


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LinkedIn DNS hijacked, traffic rerouted for an hour, and users’ cookies read in plain text

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LinkedIn DNS hijacked, traffic rerouted for an hour, and users’ cookies read in plain text App.net co-founder Bryan Berg noticed that LinkedIn was DNS hijacked tonight, and that traffic was re-routed to a shady India-based site, www.confluence-networks.com. That's bad for LinkedIn, but there's worse news for you.

 
 
 
  Reported by VentureBeat 21 hours ago.

LinkedIn Outage Due To Possible DNS Hijacking

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LinkedIn confirmed via Twitter that its site suffered an outage due to "a DNS issue." Reported by TechCrunch 20 hours ago.

KH Industries Launches New Social-Enabled Website and Expands Its Portable Power Product Line

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KH Industries new website features a fresh new design, easy to use navigation, and the addition of links to KH’s Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn corporate pages.

Hamburg, New York (PRWEB) June 20, 2013

KH Industries is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, with a fresh new design, easy to use navigation, and the addition of links to KH’s Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn corporate pages.

Products can be searched by attributes, making it easy to quickly navigate to items that meet the specifications for a job/project. A side-to-side product comparison is available in PDF format, streamlining the review and specifying process. In addition, product details can be emailed, or saved to favorites for a quick recall of commonly ordered items.

The Literature section of K&H’s new site allows users to quickly navigate by product to all associated documents, including drawings, manuals and parts lists.

With the addition of a new website, K&H Industries expanded its online offering of retractable power cord reels, power stringers and portable outlet boxes/bus drops.

Check it out for yourself at http://www.khindustries.com and let us know your thoughts on Facebook. Reported by PRWeb 18 hours ago.

LinkedIn Recovering From Outage Due to Possible DNS Hijack

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LinkedIn is recovering from a DNS issue that sent visitors to a different web site for an hour Wednesday night

The issue, which is now resolved for most users, rerouted the traffic to a domain sales page.

LinkedIn, a popular professional social network, acknowledged the issue in a tweet, but did not elaborate



Our site is now recovering for some members. We determined it was a DNS issue, we're continuing to work on it. Thanks for your patience.

— LinkedIn (@LinkedIn) June 20, 2013



However, App.net co-founder Bryan Berg claims there's more to the issue.

"LinkedIn just got DNS hijacked, and for the last hour or so, all of your traffic has been sent to a network hosted by this company [confluence-networks.com]. And they don't require SSL, so if you tried to visit, your browser sent your long-lived session cookies in plaintext," Berg wrote Read more...

More about Linkedin, Dns, Social Media, and Apps Software Reported by Mashable 18 hours ago.
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