The Health Alliance's Dennis Robb Announced Contracting Professional of the Year by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

The Health Alliance's Dennis Robb Announced Contracting Professional of the Year by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

Pioneer in healthcare supply chain honored for accomplishments

Dallas (Vocus) March 3, 2009 -- Dennis Robb, senior vice president, supply chain management (www.broadlane.com), The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, was recently announced 2008 Contracting Professional of the Year by The Journal of Healthcare Contracting.

Described as a pioneer in healthcare for more than three decades, Robb was selected to receive this honor based on his accomplishments in supply chain management and history of clinical and executive leadership.

As the senior vice president of supply chain management (www.broadlane.com) for The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, Robb is continually seeking avenues for improvement for the 929-bed health system and manages its $369 million supply and capital spend. Robb is also responsible for initiation of value analysis committees and leadership of multidisciplinary teams of doctors, nurses, pharmacy, information technology and bioengineering professional for the management of capital procedures, contracting and contract compliance, system-wide standardization, price verification documentation of audited savings, vendor negotiations, environmental responsibility and economic inclusion.

"We congratulate Dennis on his latest achievement," said David Ricker, president and chief executive officer, Broadlane. "He is a valuable member on our Executive Steering Committee, helping drive all contracting decisions and awards. Dennis has also emerged as a leader in Supplier Diversity, working with the Broadlane Supplier Diversity Contracting team to implement the methods by which to execute and track results of The Health Alliance's supplier diversity initiative."

One of Robb's most notable achievements is the 2008 Corris Boyd Leadership and Diversity Award from the Federation of American Hospitals. This award was presented for Robb's efforts to create an environment of cooperation and commitment within The Health Alliance, which helped the health system reach a $23 million diverse supplier spending goal in its first year.

"I work daily with Dennis on supply chain initiatives," said Ruby Kern, vice president, enterprise accounts, Broadlane. "In my 35 years of supply chain experience, I've never come across anyone as passionate as Dennis is about meeting supply chain, environmental and supplier diversity goals."

In 10 months, The Health Alliance reached and exceeded the $23 million target with certified diverse suppliers and was recognized with awards from the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The number of diverse suppliers grew 360 percent over a year. Over the past three years, the organization has maintained its commitment, spending a total of $90 million with diverse suppliers.

"We are very proud of Dennis' newest honor as Contracting Professional of the Year," said Ken Hanover, chief executive officer, the Health Alliance. "He has done an extraordinary job managing our supply chain. Dennis' optimism, professionalism and commitment to excellence are outstanding attributes, and this recognition is something in which we can all take pride."

About The Journal of Healthcare Contracting

The Journal of Healthcare Contracting is the only publication that is solely devoted to the contracting arena of healthcare. It focuses on the interactions of the four primary stakeholders in healthcare contracting: health systems and their facilities, manufacturers and suppliers, distributors and group purchasing organizations. The participants in the contracting arena will grow to rely on The Journal of Healthcare Contracting for industry understanding, insight into the minds of thought leaders and collaboration opportunities amongst contracting constituents.

About The Health Alliance

The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, which includes the University, Jewish and Fort Hamilton hospitals, Drake Center, West Chester Medical Center and the physicians of Alliance Primary Care, continues to be Cincinnati's largest healthcare provider and recently expanded its physician practice by acquiring Greater Cincinnati Associated Physicians. The Health Alliance, which employs 7,800 people, has been recognized for its progressive supplier diversity and disability services programs. For more information on the Health Alliance, visit

www.health-alliance.com.

About Broadlane

Broadlane is the leading cost management company for healthcare providers. Broadlane's scalable business solutions optimize operational performance and achieve significant cost savings, thereby improving the overall financial performance of its clients. Its core services include supply chain management and clinical workforce management services.

Broadlane's comprehensive supply chain services include:

• Unparalleled national and custom contracting for supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment and purchased services

• Innovative Procurement Services and purchase transaction management

• Clinical Services for managing clinical preference items and operating room and cath lab spending

• Comprehensive Materials Management Services - including outsourcing

• Informatics - benchmarking, advanced analytics and reporting

• Supply chain technology and e-commerce

Broadlane Workforce Management™ addresses nurses and allied healthcare practitioners and includes:

• External shift and agency management services

• Internal shift management, including electronic shift auctions

• Regional nurse float pool management and internal agency management

• E-commerce workforce exchange linking healthcare providers, clinical staff and agencies, enabling efficient shift management and fulfillment and reconciliation

Broadlane's clients include leading providers such as Advocate Health Care, Ascension Health, Beaumont Hospitals, CHRISTUS Health, Continuum Health Partners, Kaiser Permanente, Kindred Healthcare, MedCath Corporation, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Tenet Healthcare, The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, US Oncology and UMass Memorial Health Care.

The company is headquartered in Dallas with offices in Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, New York City and Oakland. For more information, visit www.broadlane.com.

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Contact Information Jim Webb

http://www.broadlane.com

972-813-7782

The Flag Company, Inc. Releases 'Feel Good' Light Lenses to Help Counter Gloomy Economic Outlook

The Flag Company, Inc. Releases 'Feel Good' Light Lenses to Help Counter Gloomy Economic Outlook

Perfect for any room, The Flag Company, Inc.'s new 'Feel Good' Light Lenses are perfect decorating pieces to stir up positive sentiments and lift spirits during this trying economical time.

(PRWEB) March 3, 2009 -- In light of the frustrating economical atmosphere that has gripped the nation, the Flag Company, Inc. recently launched 'Feel Good' Light Lenses as a cheerful decorating alternative. Perfect for waiting rooms and office buildings, 'Feel Good' Light Lenses are a simple, yet effective way to put a smile on faces and lift spirits.

In addition to providing a silent ray of feel-good light, Light Lenses (http://www.flagco.com/lightlenses/index.shtml) give any room better visual interest. Whether a doctor's office, conference room, classroom, or even a home basement, light lenses provide the extra pizzazz missing from any room.

The Flag Company, Inc. 'Feel Good' Light Lenses consist of colorful backlit designs that are fabricated to lay in the fluorescent ceiling fixture with a "drop-down door" opening: 24" x 48", 24" x 24", and 12" x 48". Any of the 70 Light Lenses designs (http://www.flagco.com/lightlenses/index.shtml) can easily be trimmed to fit non-traditional fixture spaces. Customized, one-of-a-kind light lenses can also be crafted from artwork or high resolution photos, giving clients versatility that is limited only by the imagination.

Originally created for doctors' office waiting rooms, Light Lenses provide a comforting sky or tree scene that give patients something soothing to look at while waiting. The result is a more relaxed, less anxious environment.

Today, Light Lenses are still used in doctors' offices around the country, but can also be used for a variety of purposes, including as educational tools. Schools and Day care centers can use Light Lenses as color, letter, or number recognition prompts for toddlers, and as more complex lesson aids - geometric shapes, math formulas, the periodic table, solar systems, and more - for older children. No matter the need, Light Lenses can enhance any learning environment.

Want to spruce up a conference room? Try the newly featured cloud set (http://www.flagco.com/lightlenses/clouds.shtml#cloudsets). The two- or three-panel set of clouds fit perfectly into drop-down door fluorescent lights and instantly rejuvenates the room, giving the impression of a sky light where there is none. This gives employees or clients a more relaxing and enjoyable environment.

About The Flag Company, Inc.:

The Flag Company, Inc. offers a complete range of flags and flag-related products. Custom screen printing and digital printing are available for special events, corporate logos, etc. Stock merchandise includes U.S., state, international and military flags and all types of accessories such as bunting, memorial cases, pennants and more. The Flag Company, Inc. is the nation's largest producer of message flags, offering over 300 different messages, which are used by realtors, restaurants, car dealerships and every other kind of company imaginable. Surprisingly, toothpick flags are a hot item - in stock and available for state, countries, and holidays and produced on a custom-order basis for corporations and special events. The complete product line can be viewed at the website, www.flagco.com.

For more information and to see the large selection of Light Lenses offered by The Flag Company, Inc., visit the website, www.flagco.com.

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Contact Information Mike Lawrence

The Flag Company Inc.

http://www.flagco.com

770-974-0507

Satori World Medical Contracts with Employee Benefits Firm McGregor & Associates

Satori World Medical Contracts with Employee Benefits Firm McGregor & Associates

Satori World Medical Contracts with Employee Benefits Firm McGregor & Associates to Bring its Innovative Global Healthcare Benefit Program to Thousands of U.S. Employers and Employees

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2009 -- Satori World Medical, a new global healthcare company in the emerging multi-billion dollar medical tourism industry, announced that it has executed an agreement with McGregor & Associates, Inc., an employee benefits consulting firm specializing in servicing public sector employers, to offer Satori's innovative payer-supported, employer-sponsored and consumer-choice global healthcare network to thousands of McGregor & Associates' contracted employers and employees, as well as its own staff.

"The costs of healthcare in the U.S. are higher than in any other country in the world, placing an enormous burden on today's U.S. companies that fund their employees' healthcare, in addition to the employees themselves who have become responsible for more and more of their own medical expenses," stated President of McGregor & Associates, George McGregor, MBA, CPA. McGregor is also General Manager of the Southern California Schools Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA), administrator of the California Public Employers Employees Health Care Coalition, and administrator of the SDCS-SDEA, a Joint Retiree Medical Benefits Trust.

He continued, "As an organization committed to its customers and their employees, ensuring that the quality they get through international hospitals is equal to or better than the care they could receive in the U.S. was the number one decision criteria upon selecting Satori World Medical. Satori World Medical has the most sophisticated quality assurance process of all of the competitors that I reviewed that operate in this space."

Through its global network of board certfied doctors and Joint Commission International (JCI)- accredited, state-of-the-art hospitals, Satori World Medical provides a comprehensive, high quality and integrated medical benefit program that reduces the costs of selected surgical procedures over 50 percent. The savings generated are shared with all stakeholders, while a portion of the savings, for the first time is deposited for an employee in a tax-advantaged Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). With Satori World Medical's innovative Health & Shared Wealth Program™, everyone benefits.

Other key benefits to U.S. employers are as follows.

• Ability to compete better globally: Global healthcare models result in major economic benefits for U.S. companies because the costs of their employees' healthcare are greatly reduced. U.S. companies have access to same quality healthcare at a much lower expense, and as a result, companies can be more profitable and competitive globally.

• Improved employee retention and satisfaction: An organization's financial strength is built and reinforced by reducing costs and investing in the financial security and well-being of its workforce. Therefore, companies that offer a global healthcare benefit option to their employees can greatly strengthen the overall morale and productivity of their workforce. This is a new medical benefit at no cost to the employer or employee.

• Seamless integration with any existing medical plan: A global healthcare benefit program can be seamlessly added to an employer's existing employee benefit program and without any startup or ongoing expenses for the employer. This medical benefit is in addition to the medical plan that is currently in place.

• Single bill for employee claims: When considering the implementation of a global healthcare benefit program, one common concern among employers is whether or not significant internal resources and staff to administer patient claims and billing are involved. Satori World Medical meets this challenge by handling the entire billing process for the employer, in which a single bill in U.S. dollars is provided for all services rendered, thus reducing company claims processing costs and with no foreign currency exchange fluctuations.

Steven Lash, President & CEO of Satori World Medical, concluded, "We are extremely excited about our partnership with McGregor & Associates because we believe our program will allow them to significantly improve the quality of their participating employers' benefit administration processes, as well as their own, resulting in improved value and reduced costs across the board. McGregor & Associates understands the importance of providing quality improvement solutions that increase employee and customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and financial performance."

About Satori World Medical

Satori World Medical is a payer-supported, employer-sponsored, consumer choice global healthcare network that provides all stakeholders with world-class quality healthcare, excellent service, and significant financial benefit. Satori World Medical is a leader in the globalization of healthcare services through its innovative, patent-pending Business and Care model, the Health & Shared Wealth Program™, which provides consumer choice for quality medical travel. For more information about Satori World Medical, please call +1 (619) 704-2000 or visit the company's Web site at http://www.satoriworldmedical.com.

About McGregor & Associates, Inc.

McGregor & Associates, Inc. is a healthcare benefit consulting firm dedicated to providing a full range of services related to the employee benefits arena. The organization prides itself in listening to client needs and then providing best-in-class quality improvement solutions, which improve employee and customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and financial performance. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at http://mcgregorinc.com/firm.html.

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Contact Information Rachel Neppes

Satori World Medical

http://www.satoriworldmedical.com/index.php

619-231-9977

FDA Meeting on Opioid REMS Highlights the Need for Comprehensive, Integrated Risk Management

FDA Meeting on Opioid REMS Highlights the Need for Comprehensive, Integrated Risk Management

Inflexxion is uniquely positioned to assist companies with risk evaluation and mitigation strategy plans

Newton, MA (PRWEB) March 2, 2009 -- On Tuesday, March 3rd, the FDA will meet with manufacturers of extended-release (ER) opioid medications for what's expected to be the beginning of a process to develop a new Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. According to the Agency, strategies for minimizing the risks of opioid medications -- which have included FDA-required risk minimization and action plans, or RiskMAPs -- need to be strengthened.

"Despite [the efforts of the FDA, drug manufacturers, and other stakeholders, the rates of misuse and abuse, and of accidental overdose of opioids, have risen over the past decade," states the Agency in a media release announcing the meeting. Crafting a new REMS program, the Agency says, will entail "discussions with other federal agencies and non-government institutions, including patient and consumer advocates, representatives of the pain and addiction treatment communities, other health care professionals, and other interested parties."

Inflexxion, a company that is deeply engaged with the pain and addiction treatment communities, is uniquely prepared to assist manufacturers, federal agencies, and other stakeholders with creating a comprehensive REMS. In 2001, the company's pharmaceutical risk-management division launched development of the National Addictions Vigilance Intervention and Prevention Program (NAVIPPRO) with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Now a nationally recognized public health-oriented substance risk management solution, NAVIPPRO integrates the four key components of an effective REMS: national, "real-time," product-specific surveillance; signal detection; signal verification; and empirically validated prevention and intervention programs.

"One of the key elements distinguishing REMS from RiskMAPs is the requirement for ongoing evaluation of the efficacy of a program, both by the FDA and the sponsor of the drug, so adjustments can be made to ensure that risk-mitigation goals are being met," says Kevin Zacharoff, M.D., Director of Medical Affairs at Inflexxion. "NAVIPPRO is designed to assist with this type of long-term, continuous evaluation."

In a recent study of NAVIPPRO data published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety (December 2008, Volume 17, Issue 12), the authors evaluated the surveillance component of the program. Analyzing NAVIPPRO's proprietary, "real-time" data stream, de-identified client assessment data continuously collected from the ASI-MV® Connect network of substance abuse clinics across the U.S., they examined the representativeness, geographic coverage, and timeliness of report of the data. They found that the data allow for the characterization of product-specific and geo-spatial differences for drug abuse, and can serve as a tool for monitoring the responses of the treatment center population to particular drug formulations.

According to Zacharoff, the findings show that NAVIPPRO data can be useful for measuring, in "real time," the relative rate of abuse of a particular drug in a vulnerable population, and in a specific geographic area of the country. "These data can help detect early signals of an emerging trend of abuse, which in turn allows for targeted prevention and intervention efforts, and for gauging the impact of those initiatives," he says.

To address the need for prevention and intervention, Inflexxion has incorporated into NAVIPPRO its award-winning, empirically validated educational programs. These programs include PainEDU.org, a comprehensive pain education website for health care professionals with nearly 20,000 subscribed clinicians of varying disciplines. As part of its educational offerings, PainEDU provides clinicians with access to clinically tested practice tools, such as the Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain (SOAPP®).

Developed by Inflexxion, SOAPP is a brief, pen-and-paper self-report tool that enables health care providers to assess a patient's risk of addiction before initiating opioid therapy. It can be used in concert with the Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)®, a complementary tool for identifying whether a patient, throughout the course of long-term opioid therapy, may be exhibiting aberrant behaviors associated with abuse of opioid medications.

The utility of SOAPP and COMM were recently highlighted in new guidelines by the American Pain Society and the American Academy of Pain Medicine on the use of opioid medications to treat chronic non-cancer pain. The guidelines, published in the February 2009 issue of The Journal of Pain (Volume 10, Number 2), recommend that clinicians routinely conduct a complete benefit-to-harm evaluation before starting opioid therapy, and do periodic follow-up screenings of patients who may be at risk for abuse or addiction.

"In the past, drug sponsors and consultants worked individually on programs designed to minimize risk in a hit-or-miss fashion, with very little modification of the initiatives based on outcomes. I believe that the FDA hopes that this new REMS development process will provide an opportunity for these groups to come together, working more closely to ensure that patients are treated appropriately, based on collected data, with the best medications available, and the highest level of safety and vigilance," says Zacharoff. "We at Inflexxion are committed to assisting all stakeholders - including the manufacturers, the FDA, and health care providers - in successfully navigating these issues and together improving the risk-benefit balance of opioid medications."

To learn more about NAVIPPRO, visit the website (www.navippro.com).

About Inflexxion, Inc.

Founded in 1989, Inflexxion creates innovative, award-winning behavioral health solutions for prevention, education, and disease management. Our grant-funded, clinically tested programs address substance abuse and addiction, chronic pain management, and other health and wellness issues. Our pharmaceutical risk management division provides Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) assistance to companies that research, manufacture, and market opioid pain medications and other therapeutic agents with potential abuse problems. Key offerings include NAVIPPROTM, ASI-MV® Connect, PainEDU.org, painACTION.com, and SOAPP®. Inflexxion is based in Newton, MA.

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Contact Information Amanda Hemm

Inflexxion, Inc.

http://www.NAVIPPRO.com

617-614-0436

German Medical Advancement Reflects Major Improvement in Individuals with Common and Chronic Illnesses Related to Immune System Dysfunction

German Medical Advancement Reflects Major Improvement in Individuals with Common and Chronic Illnesses Related to Immune System Dysfunction

A new preparation highly beneficial in patients with ailments from common skin disorders to hepatitis or HIV, is now available in the US without a prescription. Oral intake of the GKL03 synthetic peptides induces modulation and regulation of the immune system. GKL03 (Thymrevit) is a demonstrably potent immmunomodulator effective in the short term.

Mannheim, Germany -- A new preparation highly beneficial in patients with ailments from common skin disorders to hepatitis or HIV, is now available in the US without a prescription. Oral intake of the GKL03 synthetic peptides induces modulation and regulation of the immune system. GKL03 (Thymrevit) is a demonstrably potent immmunomodulator effective in the short term.

This preparation was first used in 2004 on tumor patients whose immune system was significantly weakened by chemotherapy or radiotherapy which had been carried out or recently administered. All subjects felt significantly better in several chemotherapy phases each time GKL-03 was taken, and also had better excersise tolerance in endurance test. Since 2004, ongoing clinical trials conducted in Germany, has shown GKL-03 to be adventageous in those with tumourigenic disease, cancer or immuno deficiencies. There are unambiguous findings indicating GKL-03 can protect the body from opportunistic infections where the body has been damaged from pre-existing conditions such as chemotherapy, x-rays, or bacterial, fungal or latent viral infections. "Since such a short term improvement of immune disorders is extremely difficult to achieve, I venture to assume with all reserve a positive effect of the GKL-03" --- Dr. Med Knut Briken, Oncology/Immunobiological Cancer Aftercare, Berlin Germany.

Klett-Loch GmbH, a medium size company, located in Mannheim Germany is a top leader in research and development against immune system disorders for over 25 years. Biotechne Complex, Inc. (www.biotechne.com) located in Georgia is designated the North American representative since 1995 assisting in continued support and informational programs.

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Contact Information Martin Wainright

Biotechne Complex, Inc.

http://www.biotechne.com

800-214-8631

Pixavi Releases Recession Proof Technology

Pixavi Releases Recession Proof Technology

Pixavi today officially launched its new Xcaster series of wireless High Definition video communication products designed and optimized to help companies and organizations achieve considerable cost savings and efficiency improvements. These goals are particularly important in the current world economic climate, where the impact of recession and a global financial crisis is felt everywhere. The product is capable of virtually eliminating the need for travel in several situations, and to considerably improve the way employees interact and perform.

Stavanger, Norway (PRWEB) March 1, 2009 -- Pixavi today launched its new video collaboration product, the Xcaster. The product is expected to provide considerable cost savings and efficiency improvements to small business all the way up to large multinational corporations and organizations.

The Xcaster is a compact, wireless videoconferencing and collaboration camera, capable of communication and collaboration using high definition video and cd quality audio to any computer, video conferencing or telepresence endpoint. The Xcaster can connect from the field to anywhere in the world using a standard internet connection or a satellite link. The Xcaster user is able to connect from the field to experts and coworkers located practically anywhere, in order to solve problems and visually discuss issues and collaborate in real time. Both parties are offered an audiovisual experience so far offered only by stationary and meeting room HD video conference systems. The result is obvious: Reduced travel cost and increased efficiency.

Background:

The new and technically advanced Xcaster is designed to help organizations face today's challenging global situation dominated by issues like a financial crisis, global warming, pollution, terror threats, increasing travel costs and increased efficiency demands. The product incorporates cutting edge technology such as high speed wireless (802.11n), Bluetooth, AVC HD and high definition video conferencing.

Video Conferencing support:

The Xcaster has the capability of connecting to any videoconferencing system, Telepresence system or a standard desktop or laptop computer and instantly start communicating using two way high definition video, cd quality audio and 5 megapixel images. It supports both H.323 and SIP, which are the dominant IP video and audio telecommunication standards in today's market. The product can communicate directly over the internet, also with multiparty support without the need for subscriptions or paid services.

Rugged:

The Xcaster comes in a very compact ergonomic and rugged design. Built in high quality Norwegian aluminum, the product is IP68 rated (waterproof), impact proof and drop proof up to 2 meters on to concrete.

Collaboration:

Using Pixavi's laser collaboration technology, combined with an integrated gyroscopic MEMS sensor, the user is able to collaborate in real time over a HD video and audio session ubiquitously with his or her surroundings. The result is an unique and transparent user experience, further excelled by an intuitive user interface.

Applications:

Potential application areas (http://www.pixavi.com/applications-video-communication.html) for the product includes among others the manufacturing industry, oil&gas, chemical industries, building and construction, telemedicine, surveillance, ship yards, mining, journalism, firefighting, law enforcement and military.

Services:

Pixavi offers the Go Live server solution for improving the manageability and ease of connection between the Xcaster and other systems as well as networked multimedia storage. The next generation, Go Live 2.0 provides a secure, encrypted communication solution based on Web 2.0 technology.

Pixavi CEO, Christian Rokseth explains: "High definition video conferencing is becoming increasingly popular, and almost 50% of the video conferencing endpoints and VC enabled computers are now HD capable. This growing trend perfectly matches our target of developing a HD collaboration camera when we started this project."

Mr. Rokseth continues: "This is a communication concept known to both save cost and increase efficiency already proven worldwide by the popular previous generations VisiWear video collaboration products initially introduced by Pixavi back in 1999. Today, many more companies have the Infrastructure in place to start using this technology. Meeting rooms are equipped with video conferencing systems, workers are using high performance laptop computers and wireless networks are therefore becoming a standard. In addition, the Internet has become increasingly suitable for high definition video communication, with increased quality of service, bandwidth and lower latency. In sum this means close to instant access to this technology without considerable investments. Pixavi provides our customers with a complete wireless video collaboration solution (http://www.pixavi.com/systems-pixavi-standard.html), including wireless network solutions (http://www.pixavi.com/networks-wireless.html), wireless surveillance products (http://www.pixavi.com/systems-wireless-cctv.html) and wireless location systems (http://www.pixavi.com/systems-wlan-location.html). With this complete offering, our customers can now deploy a cost efficient, secure and industrial grade communication infrastructure solution all provided from one vendor."

Green Technology:

Pixavi Sales Manager, Thomas Zaubi states: "Green technology is becoming an increasingly important, if not mandatory key to success for maintaining the planet we live on. The Xcaster product has the capability of contributing to a lower carbon footprint for businesses through decreasing the need for travel and improving operational efficiency. We launched the Green Ring of Excellence (http://www.pixavi.com/greenring.html) initiative in an effort to put emphasis on this very important aspect."

Interoperability:

Pixavi has successfully tested interoperability with HD endpoints from leading vendors like Tandberg, Polycom, Lifesize and Radvision.

Pricing & Availability:

The Xcaster ST5000 (http://www.pixavi.com/hardware-xcaster-specifications.html) will be available in May 2009, with a price tag of 7950 USD. In addition, Pixavi is offering 3 levels of service, depending on the customer needs, including hosted and managed services like Go Live 2.0, SIP services and hosted video conferencing software solutions.

Pixavi will shortly be introducing an EX Zone 1 intrinsically safe and explosion proof version of the product.

About Pixavi:

Pixavi is a privately owned Norwegian company offering innovative and industrial grade wireless communication products, including wearable and mobile High Definition video products, wireless network products (802.11n, 802.11g WiFi and WIMAX), WLAN antenna products, location tracking and wireless video surveillance technology.

Pixavi introduced its first video collaboration system back in 1999 (ST1000). The company's award-winning products are used by leading enterprises in a multitude of industries. With a broad suite of high tech open, standards-based (Linux) products, Pixavi has a high focus on technology innovation. Pixavi is currently recruiting and are also looking for potential investors and partners in order to further accelerate growth.

Contact us for more information:

Thomas Zaubi

Sales Director

USA: "+1 408 627 7811"

Norway: "+47 90943156"

sales(a)pixavi (dot) com

www.pixavi.com

Legal notice (http://www.pixavi.com/press_release_legal.html)

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Contact Information Thomas Zaubi

Pixavi

http://www.pixavi.com

+47 90943156

MakroCare opens new office in Tokyo

MakroCare opens new office in Tokyo

MakroCare, a global clinical services firm, opens office in Tokyo.

(PRWEB) March 1, 2009 -- MakroCare, US based multidisciplinary knowledge and technology driven global clinical services firm, which provides clinical research support services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries has opened its new international office in Tokyo, Japan.

To meet the growing needs and serve its clients in Japan, MakroCare has chosen Tokyo as it's strategic base in Japan. MakroCare has other offices currently in USA (New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania), Asia (India), and Europe (Frankfurt).

About MakroCare:

MakroCare, a global clinical services firm, provides clinical research support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The company offers site selection, patient recruitment, project and data management, clinical monitoring, quality assurance, medical writing, PMS/PharmacoVigilance, biometrics, and regulatory assistance. MakroCare has offices in USA (New Jersey, Illinois, and Pennsylvania), India (New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad), Japan (Tokyo), and Europe (Frankfurt).

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Contact Information Shah Javid

MakroCare

http://www.makrocare.com

0019734814834