#Alarm Management System Market

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Evolving Customer Demands in Alarm Management

Alarm management system market revenues are expected to reach $2 billion by 2032. Due to increased need to handle alarm overload in manufacturing plants, sales in the market are expected to develop at an 11-13% CAGR over the forecast period.

Advanced alarm management systems are being utilised in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for alert classification, prioritisation, and event notification. This is expected to improve alarm management system sales over the forecast period.

The need for efficient and accurate tools to handle SCADA is driven by the growing use of technologically advanced equipment, Big Data, and mHealth tools in the healthcare industry.

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Global Alarm Management System Market: Dynamics 

Alarm management systems reduce alarm flooding through near real time alerts, which is one of the major factors driving the growth of the market during. That apart, these systems help to keep processes safe and profitable through a DCS (Distributed Control System) which maintains and creates a master alarm database. Thus, this factor will also propel the growth of the alarm management system market over the projected period. Furthermore, these systems improve decision support, operator effectiveness and situation awareness.

This is another factor that will also contribute towards the growth of the alarm management system market during the forecast period. Increasing need to conform with current industry standards and best practices, such as EEMUA 191, ISA 18.2 and IEC 62682, will also create demand space for alarm management systems during the forecast period. However, some implementation and technical challenges, such as configuration issues, redefining KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and alarm philosophy development, are expected to restrain the growth of the alarm management system market during the forecast period.

Some other factors, such as implementation of dynamic alarming, need to keep alarm rationalization up to date, etc. are also likely to hinder the growth of the alarm management system market during the forecast period.

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Market Competition

Major players operating in the global alarm management system market include

Vocera Communications,

Masimo Corporation,

PAS Global LLC,

exida.com LLC,

Honeywell International Inc.,

Ascom Holdings,

Yokogawa India Ltd.,

KLAS Research,

GE Healthcare,

Spok Inc., and

Koninklijke Philips, among others.

Key players are improving their global presence by advancing their software and service and expanding their product portfolios. Furthermore, they are also entering into business agreements such as joint ventures and collaborations to improve their supply chain.

Global Alarm Management System Market: Regional Outlook 

Geographically, the alarm management system market can be segmented into North America, Western Europe, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Japan. 

North America is anticipated to be the major revenue generating region in the global alarm management market owing to the increasing usage of alarm management systems for clinical purposes. Moreover, increasing demand for integrated healthcare IT systems to ensure reliability and various initiatives being taken by government bodies to reduce alarm fatigue are other important factors driving the growth of the alarm management system market in this region.

The alarm management system market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at a significant rate owing to the growing usage of alarm management systems in manufacturing industries in this region. Countries, such as China, Japan and India, are expected to drive the growth of the market in this region.

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Key Segments Profiled in the Alarm Management System Market

Component:

Services

Software

Industry:

Oil and Gas

Chemical

Automotive

Agriculture

Research and Development

Region:

North America

Latin America

Western Europe

Eastern Europe

Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ)

Japan

Middle East & Africa

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Things I Have to do for My Sanity

1. Wake up at the first alarm - no snoozing and no going lying around in bed. Getting up straight away and head to the bathroom. It’s going to suck initially but you’ll get used to it in a few days.

2. Mental self care: 30 minute meditation, brain games mental math, reading, news. Knowledge is sexy and don’t deny yourself sexiness.

3. Daily review in my diary at the beginning and end of my day: what went well, what didn’t, what I need to accomplish to achieve my goals. This has tremendously helped my goals and keeping my motivation more consistent, especially at work. Analysing and correcting incremental changes creates long term success.

4. Cleaning up before bed - clothes, shoes, organising my bag, etc. I set a timer for 5 minutes and try to get as much done as possible.

5. Pick out my clothes the night before and steam iron them for the next day.

6. Face masks twice a week, a hair mask once a week, I scrub the soles of my feet with that foot scrubbing thingy once a week. Manicures every month because my nail beds are too sensitive to do it biweekly, iron supplements so that I’m not a moody bitch. Matching underwear to feel good about myself. Lavender spray on my pillow before sleeping so that I don’t get weird dreams.

7. Reading biographies and autobiographies. My mentor had suggested this to me and it’s amazing how literally I don’t have a single original experience - everything I’ve felt or mistakes I’ve made have already been done by someone else.

I’m going to curate a list of business books that I feel that have helped me the most recently.

8. I write a short essay everyday in the language I’m currently learning. I also end my day by talking about my day for at least 2 minutes in that language and I record it in voice memos to keep a track of my progress. I want to be fluent to a level where I can think in this language.

✨

I don’t generally share a lot about my personal life - none of you know my name or where I’m based and I feel comfortable doing that. But I do want to start giving out more insights to what I’m doing personally in my career - the good, the bad, the ugly.

Being self aware and honest to myself has helped me improve a lot. I know that shame is my Achilles heel, so now I’m reading books to combat that. I’ve caved in and decided to try therapy for a bit to see if what I’m doing is useful or not. My first session is tomorrow. Staying disciplined was my initial hurdle but the systems I’ve set (waking up early + habit stacking) have helped me slowly overcome that.

Work side, I’ve started establishing myself publicly more. I don’t want to reveal too much about what I do exactly but the good news is that our biggest competitor has noticed my progress (a former employee of that company came to us for an interview and directly asked our top management about me). It’s been 4 months that I’ve been working here but I know that next year I really have to swing the bat and hit a home run. I’ve decided to work on the field more and less in the office to really understand people’s needs and create unique solutions.

The daily/weekly/quarterly diary is definitely credited to my recent wins. That’s the biggest change I’ve made in my routine and i can already see that it’s working well. I’m going to continue refining and implementing that method.

Recent work methods I’ve decided to start working on (I’m not required to do these but I do it for my growth):

1. I’ve started studying popular companies’ business and revenue models in detail. Everything is adoptable and adaptable, you just have to figure out how to tweak something for your company’s clients and needs. Now I’ve decided that I want to keep a track of our competitors, their business models, their owners names, pricing strategy, their target audience etc etc on an excel sheet so that I’m aware with what’s happening in the market. 

2. I’ve started making client profiles. Every time I meet a client, I note down their name, the company name, what they were like, anything specific they seemed to like or want, how much they had paid us for a service, what their paying capacity could be, etc. 

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Big Train managers earn bonuses for greenlighting unsafe cars

Tomorrow (November 16) I'll be in Stratford, Ontario, appearing onstage with Vass Bednar as part of the CBC IDEAS Festival. I'm also doing an afternoon session for middle-schoolers at the Stratford Public Library.

Almost no one knows this, but last June, a 90-car train got away from its crew in Hernando, MS, rolling three miles through two public crossings, a ghost train that included 47 potentially explosive propane cars. The "bomb train" neither crashed nor derailed, which meant that Grenada Railroad/Gulf & Atantic didn't have to report it.

This is just one of many terrifying near-misses that are increasingly common in America's hyper-concentrated, private equity-dominated rail sector, where unsafe practices dominate and whistleblowers face brutal retaliation for coming forward to regulators.

These unsafe practices – and the corporate policies that deliberately gave rise to them – are documented in terrifying, eye-watering detail in a deeply reported Propublica story by Topher Sanders, Jessica Lussenhop,Dan Schwartz, Danelle Morton and Gabriel L Sandoval:

https://www.propublica.org/article/railroad-safety-union-pacific-csx-bnsf-trains-freight

It's a tale of depraved indifference to public safety, backstopped by worker intimidation. The reporting is centered on railyard maintenance inspectors, who are charged with writing up "bad orders" to prevent unsafe railcars from shipping out. As private equity firms consolidated rail into an ever-dwindling number of companies, these workers face supervisors who are increasingly hostile to these bad orders.

It got so alarming that some staffers started carrying hidden digital recorders, so they could capture audio of their bosses illegally ordering them to greenlight railcars that were too unsafe for use. The article features direct – and alarming – quotes, like supervisor Andrew Letcher, boss of the maintenance crews at Union Pacific's Kansas City yard saying, "If I was an inspector on a train I would probably let some of that nitpicky shit go."

Letcher – and fellow managers for other Tier 1 railroads quoted in the piece – aren't innately hostile to public safety. They are quite frank about why they want inspectors to "let that nitpicky shit go." As Letcher explains, "The first thing that I’m getting questioned about right now, every day, is why we’re over 200 bad orders and what we’re doing to get them down."

In other words, corporate rail owners have ordered their supervisors to reduce the amount of maintenance outages on the rail lines, but have not given them additional preventative maintenance budgets or crew. These supervisors warn their employees that high numbers of bad orders could cost them their jobs, even lead to the shutdown of the car shops where inspectors are prone to pulling dangerous cars out of service.

It's a ruthless form of winnowing. Gresham's Law holds that "bad money drives out good" – in an economy where counterfeit money circulates, people preferentially spend their fake money to get it out of their hands, until all the money in circulation is funny money. This is the rail safety equivalent: simply fire everyone who reports unsafe conditions and all your railcars will be deemed safe, with the worst railcars shipped out first. A market for lemons – except these aren't balky used sedans, they're unsafe railcars full of toxic chemicals or explosive propane.

When cataclysmic rail disasters occur – like this year's East Palestine derailment – the rail industry reassures us that this is an isolated incident, pointing to the system's excellent overall safety record. But that record is a mirage, because the near-misses don't have to be reported. Those near-misses are coming more frequently, as the culture of profit over safety incurs a mounting maintenance debt, filling America's rails with potential "bomb cars."

Rail mergers and other forms of deregulated, anything-goes capitalism are justified by conservative economists who insist that "incentives matter," and that the profit motive provides the incentive to improve efficiency, leading to lower costs and better service. But the incentive to externalize risk, kick the can down the road, and capture regulators rarely concerns the "incentives matter" crowd.

Here's an incentive that matters. Rail managers' bonuses – as much as a fifth of their take home pay – are only paid if the trains they oversee run on time. Inspectors have recorded their managers admitting that they have quotas – a maximum number of bad orders their facility may produce, irrespective of how much unsafe rolling stock passes through the facility.

Inspectors have caught their managers removing repair order tags from cars they've flagged as unsafe. Inspectors will log orders in a database, only to have the record mysteriously deleted, or marked as serviced when no service has occurred. Some inspectors have seen the same cars in their yard with the same problems, and repeatedly flagged them without any maintenance being performed before they're shipped out again.

Former managers from Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern told Propublica that they operated in an environment where safety reports were discouraged, and that workers who filed these reports were viewed as "complainers." Workers furnished Propublica with recordings of rail managers berating them for reporting persistent unsafe conditions the Federal Railroad Administration. Other workers from BNSF said that they believed that their bosses were told when they called the company's "confidential" work-safety tipline, setting them up for retaliation by bosses who'd falsified safety reports.

Whistleblowers who seek justice at OSHA are stymied by long delays, and while switching their cases to court can win them cash settlements, these do not get recorded on the company's safety record, which allows the company to go on claiming to be a paragon of safety and prudence.

The culture of retaliation is pervasive, which explains how the 47-cars worth of propane on the "bomb train" that rolled unattended over three miles of track never made the news. There is a voluntary Close Call Reporting System (operated by NASA!) where rail companies can report these disasters. Not one of America's Class 1 rail companies participate in it.

After the East Palestine disaster, Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed the rail companies to join, but a year later, none have. It's part of an overall pattern with Secretary Buttigieg, who has prodigious, far-reaching powers under USC40 Section 41712(a), which allow him to punish companies for "unfair and deceptive" practices or "unfair methods of competition":

https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/10/the-courage-to-govern/#whos-in-charge

Buttigieg can't simply hand down orders under 41712(a) – to wield this power, he must follow administrative procedures, conducting market studies, seeking comment, and proposing a rule. Other members of the Biden administration with similar powers, like FTC chair Lina Khan, arrived in office with a ranked-priority list of bad corporate conduct and immediately set about teeing up rules to give relief to the American public.

By contrast, Buttigieg's agency has done precious little to establish the evidentiary record to punish the worst American companies under its remit. His most-touted achievement was to fine five airlines for saving money by cancelling their flights and stranding their passengers. But of the five airlines affected by Buttigieg's order, four were not US companies. The sole affected US carrier was Spirit airlines, with 2% of the market. The Big Four US airlines – who have a much worse record than the ones that were fined – were not affected at all:

https://prospect.org/infrastructure/transportation/ftc-noncompete-airline-flight-cancellation-buttigieg/

Rather than directly regulating the US transportation sector, Buttigieg prefers exacting nonbinding promises from them (like the Tier 1 rail companies' broken promise to sign up to the Close Call Reporting System). Under his leadership, the Federal Railroad Agency has proposed weakening rail safety standards, rescinding an order to improve the braking systems on undermaintained, mile-long trains carrying potentially deadly freight:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/11/dinah-wont-you-blow/#ecp

The US transportation system is accumulating a terrifying safety debt, behind a veil of corporate secrecy. It badly demands direct regulation and close oversight.

If you are interested in rail safety, I strongly recommend this episode of Well There's Your Problem, "a podcast about engineering disasters, with slides" – you will laugh your head off and then never sleep again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BMQTdYXaH8

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/15/safety-third/#all-the-livelong-day

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A national physician group this week called for the complete termination of a Medicare privatization scheme that the Biden White House inherited from the Trump administration and later rebranded—while keeping intact its most dangerous components.

Now known as the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) Model, the experiment inserts a for-profit entity between traditional Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers. The federal government pays the ACO REACH middlemen to cover patients' care while allowing them to pocket a significant chunk of the fee as profit.

The rebranded pilot program, which was launched without congressional approval and is set to run through at least 2026, officially began this month, and progressive healthcare advocates fear the experiment could be allowed to engulf traditional Medicare.

In a Tuesday letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) argued that ACO REACH "presents a threat to the integrity of traditional Medicare, and an opportunity for corporations to take money from taxpayers while denying care to beneficiaries."

The group, which advocates for a single-payer healthcare system, voiced alarm over the Biden administration's decision to let companies with records of fraud and other abuses take part in the ACO REACH pilot, which automatically assigns traditional Medicare patients to private entities without their consent.

CMS said in a press release Tuesday that "the ACO REACH Model has 132 ACOs with 131,772 healthcare providers and organizations providing care to an estimated 2.1 million beneficiaries" for 2023.

"As we have stated, PNHP believes that the REACH program threatens the integrity of traditional Medicare and should be permanently ended," Dr. Philip Verhoef, the physician group's president, wrote in the new letter. "Whether or not one agrees with this statement, we should all be able to agree that companies found to have violated the rules have no place managing the care of our Medicare beneficiaries."

Among the concerning examples PNHP cited was Clover Health, which has operated so-called Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs)—the name of private middlemen under the Trump-era version of the Medicare pilot—in more than a dozen states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and New York.

PNHP noted that in 2016, CMS fined Clover—a large Medicare Advantage provider—for "using 'marketing and advertising materials that contained inaccurate statements' about coverage for out-of-network providers, after a high volume of complaints from patients who were denied coverage by its MA plan. Clover had failed to correct the materials after repeated requests by CMS."

Humana, another large insurer with its teeth in the Medicare privatization pilot, "improperly collected almost $200 million from Medicare by overstating the sickness of patients," PNHP observed, citing a recent federal audit.

"It appears that in its selection process [for ACO REACH], CMS did not prevent the inclusion of companies with histories of such behavior," Verhoef wrote. "Given these findings, we are concerned that CMS is inappropriately allowing these DCEs to continue unimpeded into ACO REACH in 2023."

While the Medicare pilot garnered little attention from lawmakers when the Trump administration first launched it during its final months in power, progressive members of Congress have recently ramped up scrutiny of the program.

Last month, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) led a group of lawmakers in warning that ACO REACH "provides an opportunity for healthcare insurers with a history of defrauding and abusing Medicare and ripping off taxpayers to further encroach on the Medicare system."

"We have long been concerned about ensuring this model does not give corporate profiteers yet another opportunity to take a chunk out of traditional Medicare," the lawmakers wrote, echoing PNHP's concerns. "The continued participation of corporate actors with a history of fraud and abuse threatens the integrity of the program."

[stanislawkowalski]

LIS: INFO

Kaito Watanabe navigates his complex life as both a corrupt police officer and an underworld kingpin with a remarkable sense of resilience and ingenuity, despite being completely deaf. His world, rich with the buzz of illicit deals and the hum of official duties, is one he moves through with a calculated grace. Here’s a glimpse into his daily routine:

Early Morning in the City’s Shadows

Kaito’s day begins in a small, minimalistic apartment on the edge of the city's criminal underbelly. The apartment is meticulously organised, reflecting his need for control in a life where chaos is a constant. As sunlight filters through the blinds, Kaito starts his day with a routine that feels almost ritualistic. He uses a vibrating alarm clock to wake up, feeling the soft buzz against his pillow before he opens his eyes.

He shuffles to the kitchen, where he prepares his coffee with precise, practiced movements. The morning silence is a comfort; it allows him to mentally map out the day ahead. He reviews his to-do list on a tablet, its screen providing clear, concise text and visual reminders. Each item is meticulously checked, from coordinating shady deals to attending obligatory police meetings.

At the Police Station

Kaito's presence at the police station is a carefully orchestrated performance. His colleagues are accustomed to his deafness, a fact he has managed to keep from becoming a liability. Instead, it becomes part of his persona—an enigma that adds to his mystique.

During meetings, Kaito relies heavily on written notes and text-to-speech apps to stay informed. He keeps his eyes fixed on the lips of his colleagues, using their facial expressions and gestures to gauge the mood of the conversation. He’s adept at reading body language and picking up on subtle cues that others might miss.

His assistants, a blend of loyal officers and discreet informants, are crucial to his operations. They communicate with him through short, direct messages and signals. Kaito's office is equipped with a top-of-the-line visual alert system, ensuring he’s always up-to-date on any urgent matters. Vibrating notifications and flashing lights signal any important events or updates, allowing him to respond promptly.

Navigating the Underworld

As an underworld kingpin, Kaito’s interactions are conducted with a strategic mix of intimidation and charm. In clandestine meetings, he uses a combination of written messages and hand signals to communicate with his associates. His ability to convey complex instructions through gestures and brief notes has earned him a reputation for being both efficient and mysterious.

He visits his various enterprises—black market operations, illicit clubs, and underground gambling dens—with a practiced ease. Surveillance systems and coded messages keep him informed of real-time developments. His subordinates are trained to ensure that every piece of information is relayed to him accurately, often using a system of signals and encrypted texts.

Kaito's keen sense of observation compensates for his lack of hearing. He pays close attention to the nuances of his surroundings: the shuffling of feet, the rustling of paper, and even the vibrations of a phone against a table. This acute awareness allows him to detect subtle shifts in the environment that might indicate trouble or opportunity.

Evening Reflections

As the day winds down, Kaito returns to his apartment. The evening is a time for reflection and planning. He reviews the day's events on his tablet, analysing reports and communications with a critical eye. His personal assistant, a highly efficient AI program, helps summarise and prioritise the information, ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks.

Before bed, Kaito enjoys a moment of solitude, often immersed in a book or reviewing intelligence reports. The quiet of his apartment is his sanctuary, a place where he can unwind and prepare for the next day’s challenges. Despite the duality of his life—operating in the shadows while maintaining a facade of legitimacy—he finds solace in his routines and the order he meticulously maintains.

Kaito Watanabe’s ability to excel in his multifaceted roles, despite his deafness, underscores his adaptability and sharp intellect. His methods may seem unconventional, but they are a testament to his skill in turning potential disadvantages into unique strengths.

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‘We’re hemorrhaging money’: US health clinics try to stay open after unprecedented cyberattack

For more than two weeks, a cyberattack has disrupted business at health care providers across the United States, forcing small clinics to scramble to stay in business and exposing the fragility of the billing system that underpins American health care.

“We’re hemorrhaging money,” said Catherine Reinheimer, practice manager at the Foot and Ankle Specialty Center in the suburbs of Philadelphia. “This will probably be the last week that we can keep everybody on full-time without having to do something,” she told CNN. The center is considering taking out a loan to keep the lights on.

The cyberattack disrupted the computer networks of Change Healthcare, which serves thousands of hospitals, insurers and pharmacies nationwide. It prevented some insurance payments on prescription drugs from processing, leaving many care providers footing the bill up front and hoping to get reimbursed.

Change Healthcare, part of UnitedHealth, is one of handful of companies that make up the central nervous system of the US health care market. Its services allow doctors to look up patients’ insurance, pharmacies to process prescriptions, and health clinics to submit claims so they can get paid.

Health care groups have pleaded with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer medical practices a financial lifeline. The department on Tuesday said it was taking extraordinary steps to help get claims processed, but some care providers say it’s not nearly enough.

Mel Davies, chief financial officer of Oregon Oncology Specialists, told CNN she is worried that the private clinic that treats 16,000 cancer patients annually could be forced to close if she doesn’t get financial relief soon.

Cash flow has dropped by 50% in the two weeks since the cyberattack, she said. “The magnitude of this is off the charts for us.”

On Thursday night, half a month since the saga began, Change Healthcare announced plans to have its electronic payment platform back online by March 15 and its network for submitting claims restored the following week.

But the financial wreckage caused by the cyberattack will take a lot longer to clean up, health providers and analysts say.

“The prospect of a month or more without a restored Change Healthcare claims system emphasizes the critical need for economic assistance to physicians, including advancing funds to financially stressed medical practices,” Jesse Ehrenfeld, president of the American Medical Association, said in a statement Friday.

Reinheimer, who works at the foot treatment center, said Change Healthcare’s plan to bringing systems back online was a “light at the end of the tunnel … However, it doesn’t solve the immediate issue, which is lack of money today, tomorrow and next week.”

The chaos caused by the cyberattack is prompting a reckoning for senior US cybersecurity officials about the vulnerabilities in hugely important companies that underpin the health care system.

The Change Healthcare hack “is an evolution beyond” other ransomware attacks on individual hospitals “that shows the entire system is a house of cards,” a senior US cybersecurity official told CNN.

Health care executives have been sounding the alarm for several days that the cyberattack is causing severe financial strain on the sector.

The Medical Group Management Association, which represents 15,000 medical practices, has warned of the “devastating” financial fallout from the hack and of “significant cash flow problems” facing doctors. The ransomware attack has “had a severe ongoing impact on cancer practices and their patients,” the nonprofit Community Oncology Alliance said this week.

A week ago, Change Healthcare announced plans for a temporary loan program to get money flowing to health care providers affected by the outage.

But Richard Pollack, head of the American Hospital Association representing thousands of hospitals nationwide, slammed the proposal as “not even a Band-Aid on the payment problems.”

The cyberattack could end up costing Change Healthcare billions of dollars in lost revenue and clients, said Carter Groome, chief executive of cybersecurity firm First Health Advisory.

“This is a huge, huge moneymaker being essentially the middleman or the intermediary between the insurance companies,” Groome told CNN.

Change Healthcare has blamed the hack on a multinational ransomware gang called ALPHV or BlackCat that the Justice Department says has been responsible for ransomware attacks on victims around the world.

A hacker affiliated with ALPHV this week claimed that the company had paid a $22 million ransom to try to recover data stolen in the hack. Tyler Mason, a spokesperson for Change Healthcare, declined to comment when asked if the company had paid off the hackers.

Private experts who track cryptocurrency payments said the hacking group had received a $22 million payment, but it was unclear who made the payment. “A cryptocurrency account associated with ALPHV received a $22 million payment [on March 1],” Ari Redbord, global head of policy at blockchain-tracing firm TRM Labs, told CNN.

For Joshua Corman, a cybersecurity expert who has focused on the health sector for years, the Change Healthcare cyberattack is clear evidence that the US health sector is not as resilient as it needs to be in a crisis.

Acquisitions that have merged multibillion-dollar healthcare companies have accentuated the problem so that “a single point of failure can have outsized, cascading reach and consequences,” said Corman, who helped lead a federal taskforce to protect coronavirus research from hacking.

If federal officials “don’t identify the systemically important entities proactively, our adversaries will continue to do it for us … while we burn,” he told CNN.

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Hensoldt equips Ukrainian helicopters with self-protection sensor technology for the first time

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 22/06/2023 - 17:00 in Helicopters

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is equipping Ukrainian Armed Forces helicopters for the first time with state-of-the-art detection and self-protection sensor technology.

The order comprises 16 AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection System) sensor solutions. The order value is in the two-digit range of millions. With the delivery, HENSOLDT is providing the Ukrainian armed forces with modern equipment required by current events. The Czech system integrator LOM PRAHA is planned as the equipment company.

“With the delivery of AMPS, we are ensuring an increase in the defense capacity of Ukrainian helicopters,” said Tanya Altmann, manager of the Optronics & Land Solutions division and managing director of HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH. “By integrating this platform for the first time, we are protecting crews from a wide range of threats, especially surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles.”

Ukrainian helicopters are equipped with the modular and individually configurable sensor solution "AMPS". (Photo: HENSOLDT)

The Airborne Missile Protection System is a flexible and independent self-protection system for helicopters and fixed-wapped aircraft. Its modular design allows the AMPS to be easily configured for specific operational requirements and for different mission profiles. Parts of the "AMPS" sensor solution are the Missile Launch Detection Sensor (MILDS), an Advanced Display and Control Unit (ACDU) and the Active Recognition System (MACS), which determines the range and speed of detected missiles and eliminates false alarms. Existing Countermeasure Dispensing Systems (CMDS) in helicopters can continue to operate with the current AMPS configuration.

A high percentage of aircraft losses in recent operational areas was caused by surface-to-air infrared missiles (IR SAMs). In addition, laser and radar threats are becoming more common in operational areas. To reliably detect these threats, AMPS can be configured with missile, laser and radar alert systems to provide the best possible protection through rapid detection. HENSOLDT already protects more than 2,000 different flying platforms with AMPS.

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Knock knock, KaiOS.

The ephemeral taste of innovating nearly obsolete bricks might be reaching its inevitable demise.

Nokia 8110 4G displayed in a kiosk at Mobile World Congress 2018. Image courtesy of Kārlis Dambrāns.

Despite the recent boom of feature phone sales over digital minimalism and dopamine detox trends, the future for KaiOS remains bleak as they fail to be consistent with their promises, thus miserably lagging against established giants in the market.

The good start

KaiOS is a partially open-source operating system developed by the Hong Kong-based company, KaiOS Technologies Inc. It was initially released in October 2017 and was forked from Boot 2 Gecko. Their name is from the Chinese for open – 开 (kāi) which “captures the idea of being inclusive.”

In just one year, they have overtaken Apple’s iOS as the second most popular operating system in India, with Android remaining on top, despite losing their 9% market share. In that same timeframe as well, they managed to sell around 450 million devices worldwide. Furthermore, their platform is compatible to WhatsApp, Twitter, YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Assistant.

To oversimplify things, KaiOS took the Boot 2 Gecko code (based from FirefoxOS) and modified it to run on hardware similar to that of feature phones and added the KaiOS Store. Other than that, they also implemented recent innovations that are becoming today’s standard, like 4G LTE and 5G, GPS, and Wi-Fi. By doing so, they effectively just created a separate phone segment, which some people call as the quasi-smartphones or smart feature phones.

KaiOS specifically chose the hardware present in their devices for an appealing approach to developing markets, like India and Pakistan, to bridge the digital divide and bring cheaper internet access. They removed the touch screen which they consider as the most costly part of the device, and replaced it with a cheaper T9 keypad input. Additionally, their devices only need 256MB to work and are also compatible with cost-efficient Spreadtrum chipsets.

What went wrong

By doing so, they effectively avoided the mistakes that Mozilla made. They chose a target audience first and offered them a product. They made an operating system out of the web but used that as a tool rather than the end goal, the latter being their approach to the digital divide. But not all products are perfect on their own, as their approach is a double-edged sword.

The T9 keypad meant that the apps had to be optimized to work on such inputs. Likewise, dissimilar to FirefoxOS, not all webpages can run on KaiOS devices due to hardware restraints. Such disadvantages make it an appealing short-term solution while their users save up for better entry-level Android devices.

Platform immaturity

The platform is still quite immature, despite five years since its initial launch. Some users claimed that their devices sometimes cannot receive calls, and crashes on related functions constantly. The battery also does not live up to its expectations and provides a ‘disappointing’ performance. Additionally, the calendar’s sync and date functionality is unstable, the alarm clock doesn’t ring from time to time, and the lack of note-taking, file browsing, multitasking, and wide audio format support. Besides, the platform lacked proper app quality control, bug reports, and feedback system, along with a slew of advertisements. Perhaps, the most lambasted functionality of the platform is the T9 input. Users characterized the input as slow and unreliable, thus ineffective for efficient user interface navigation. The predictive text input, which might sound good, is something they’d rather have disabled due to its restraints such as inaccurate suggestions and buggy input.

Some have mentioned that users may be over-estimating KaiOS and pitching it against smartphone platforms. Then on, we can’t deny that a platform still has to be stable and reliable, albeit hardware-restricted. Some went on to compare the system to its older counterparts such as Nokia’s Series 40, Microsoft’s Lumia, Vodafone’s MobiWire, and Blackberry’s Blackberry 10, which the users characterized as more ‘stable.’

Unfortunately, version 2.5.4 onwards faced a downward trend as certain apps were no longer maintained and supported, due to the decrease of development activity. For instance, the optimized Google and YouTube apps have been pulled out from the app store, around the same time as the update. In version 3, WhatsApp support has already been dropped and new app submissions to the store also plummeted. Google Assistant, the primary tool for users to voice type and issue commands (albeit stripped-down in comparison to Android), also dropped KaiOS support last June 30, 2021. Some users reached out to the company regarding this matter, to which they replied that they are developing an in-house voice assistant alternative. Until now, it is nowhere near worldwide coverage, given the limited devices it was shipped upon.

The company and its partners

Even more worse, the problem rests beyond that. The project development of has been consistent enough until the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the company’s blog statement “the growth was still not like how we achieved in the pre-COVID times, but these numbers and new partnerships are going up and in the right direction in this second year of the pandemic.”

In 2022, the project updates has since then plummeted. There weren’t any major announcements across all their social media platforms, even from the company website. Their Github repositories are no exception as well, as they still haven’t received any commits until now. Their only active repo is the gecko-b2g, which serves as the operating system base.

It is not implicit that their users are complaining about the bugs and speculating on the project’s downfall but it seems that they have no proper public relations and customer support as the company fails to actively respond to these messages.

Nokia

Nokia, or should we say, HMD Global has been a primary partner of KaiOS Technologies over the years. They manufactured the higher-end devices of the platform that were considerably the most popular in KaiOS’ lineup, such as the Nokia 6300 4G, Nokia 2780 Flip, and the Nokia 8110 4G.

Regardless, their approach is somehow vague as enthusiasts are confused over what their target audience is supposed to be, and what were they trying in the first place. Their approach started with the reboot of their classic devices, so it’s safe to assume that their target consumers are the ones who are nostalgic over their retro bricks. HMD, for a matter of fact, might have just been the worst example of a KaiOS partner.

Their devices are the most expensive ones of the platform, almost close to the entry-level Android Go smartphones. HMD Global has also been long criticized over the failure to deliver software updates from KaiOS to their devices, as they provide only about a year of support for these. The users also cannot help to complain over the significant bloatware present in such a limited hardware they provide.

Just recently, HMD Global took a step back from this approach and cherished their barebones Series 30 and Series 30+ platforms once again. Their last KaiOS device is the 2780 Flip from November 2022 and was then on followed by a series of Android Go and dumbphones from their C and 1xx series. In a reply to a user inquiry, they reportedly blamed KaiOS as the Google Assistant support for the platform was dropped.

Alcatel and TCL

Alcatel and TCL are also major partners of KaiOS. In fact, TCL Corporation is the largest shareholder of KaiOS Technologies. Both of them are popular for their Go Flip line. Despite the successes of Go Flip 1, 2, 3, and V, they didn’t get to experience the luxury of getting updated to the latest version of the OS, unlike the Go Flip 4. A user reached out to the company, to which they replied that they are still planning to serve these said updates to such devices, although there is still no update to talk of until now. 

Unfortunately, similar to HMD Global, they seem to be diverging away from the platform as recent releases from both manufacturers are focused on midrange to high-end Android devices, as well as the Tab series of TCL.

Jio

The Indian telecommunications company, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited is the catalyst of KaiOS’ takeover against Apple in the country, all thanks to their aggressive marketing approach. They offered the competitively priced JioPhone for free to their users who are subscribed to their data plans.

Unluckily, even Jio is also straying away from KaiOS. There have been rumors that the JioPhone and the JioPhone 2 have been discontinued, as they are no longer sold. They last received the version 0258 update back on May 22, 2021, and clearly missed version 3.0 by a long shot. On June 24, 2021, Reliance Jio announced the JioPhone Next, a budget Android Go smartphone made in collaboration with Google. Recently this year, they partnered with Karbonn to release the Jio Bharat K1 Karbonn and V2 to provide access to UPI payments, Jio ecosystem, and cheaper 4G to the rural areas of India that remain untapped by recent advancements in technology.

What happened?

Fast forward to August 2023, users speculate that the project has already died out due to lack of activity and stagnation since the release of 3.0. Their company's social media platforms are inactive, except for the usual, seemingly AI-generated content every national holiday across countries. On the other hand, KaiOS Technologies partnered with the cybersecurity firm Trustonic to expand their device affordability efforts in Africa. There have also been infrequent new device releases for the platform, such as the AT&T Cingular Flex in February, Cricket Debut Flex in June, and Logan Technology’s Panita this August. Truth be told, I find this section rather short and lacking. Unfortunately, I could say the same for the company’s recent efforts. Nonetheless, I hope that things eventually get better. As users worldwide expected a reliable feature phone platform, all these issues contributed to a downward trend of interest for KaiOS. It seems that they might end up like FirefoxOS, failing to keep up and desolate in the past. Whether they wake up to innovate again, or continue dormant and inevitably die out is up for them to decide.

For now, one thing’s for sure, if they fail to address these issues, they’ll be no better than the obsolete bricks of the bygone era.

[gray-isnt-real]

I’m alive! And I’m gonna be rewriting/reworking Dimensional Disaster- editing our cast, practicing how I draw them, working on the story, etc. So I will be working on it again soon!

For now, though, I present y’all with a close look at two of our main protagonists: the redesigned Kailani Hale, from a tech-reliant universe, and the revived Alex Mckay, who in the story originally comes from the small town of Perfection, Nevada in a universe that isn’t quite as perfect.

Kailani Hale

Kailani originally comes from a futuristic, technology reliant universe run not by a government, but by a major corporation known as MATRIX. MATRIX is the sole producer of anything and everything technology-related throughout the nation. They control internet access, the media, the economy, the political systems, everything. They keep everything going.

Kailani wasn’t exactly someone at the top of the food chain in this universe- think, the middle man. She was a project manager and head engineer, supervising major projects that would be put into circulation nationwide and monitoring the work of those beneath her. She worked alongside the Directors to put new concepts on motion and improve the company for public favor. She was a neutral party in this world.

Until she stumbled upon a project that the owner and founder, Joseph Alt, had been working on behind the scenes. Project D-100, it was called. A device that resembled a pocket watch, able to open doors to hundreds of different dimensions.

She only meant to take a look; she was only curious how it worked. But that didn’t mean anything when the alarms went off, when security guards pursued her down the halls of the laboratory, shooting with the intention to kill.

Kailani ended up using the device to escape, and ended up in a completely different universe, just as it was intended to work. The only issue was…she didn’t know how to get back to her own universe. And there began her journey through dimensions, exploring and gaining friends across the fabric of the universe.

That’s how she met her best friend, Alex.

Alex McKay

Alex McKay hails from Dimension TR-3M0R, a seemingly normal universe to anyone who didn’t know better.

Nothing dystopian or utopian about it. Just the regular earth, regular people, regular little towns.

Alex is a young woman who moved from Bixby, Nevada to Perfection, a little town in the middle of nowhere to start her life after college. She started her own little farm, with small numbers of livestock and crop to live sustainably and sell to others either in town or the next town over. She got on well with her neighbors, like the old guy who turned his house into a bunker and the girl who ran what was formerly Walter Chang’s Market.

Life was great. Until she found herself face to face with an infestation of giant sand worms that the town lovingly called Graboids. That’s right. Alex comes from the Tremors universe, where the Graboids roam and the Shriekers and Assblasters get blown up into a pulp.

Alex did eventually grow accustomed to the weirdness of Perfection, to watching out for El Blanco the sterile Graboid and warding off other strange creatures. She thrived out in the small town, even in chaos. And then she met Kailani.

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I’m going to make a comic of how they met eventually. For now, have lore :D

[yngsuk]

The discourse on idleness focused on the forms of conduct and behavior at odds with the requirement of a free labor system, given all its anomalies in the postbellum context. Named as offenses were a range of itinerant and intemperate practices considered subversive and dangerous to the social order. The panic or alarm about indolence registered the contested and disparate understandings of freedom held by plantation owners and the freed. The dangers targeted by this emergent discourse of dependency and idleness were: the movement of the freed, the refusal to enter contractual relations with former slaveholders, and the ability to subsist outside wage labor because of their limited wants. Not only is the elusiveness of emancipation indicated by the continued reliance on force and compulsion in managing black laborers, but, similarly, the flight from the plantation, the roving and searching, the restless movement of the freed exposed the chasm between the grand narrative of emancipation and the circumscribed arena of possibility. As a practice, moving about accumulated nothing and did not effect any reversals of power, but indefatigably held on to the unrealizable—being free—by temporarily eluding the restraints of order. Like stealing away, it was more symbolically redolent than materially transformative. These itinerant practices were elaborations of fugitivity and extensions of the general strike against slavery. As Absalom Jenkins remembered, “Folks roved around for five or six years trying to do as well as they done in slavery. It was years before they got back to it.” If moving about existed on the border of the unrealized and the imagined, it nonetheless was at odds with the project of socializing black laborers for market relations. In effect, by refusing to stay in their place, the emancipated insisted that freedom was a departure, literally and figuratively, from their former condition.

Saidiya Hartman, Scenes of Subjection: Terror, Slavery, and Self-Making in Nineteenth-Century America

[cedricfernandomd]

Unmasking the Alarming Rise: Prescription Pain Pill Overdoses Quadrupled in the Last Decade

Introduction

Prescription pain pill overdoses have become a silent epidemic lurking beneath the surface of our healthcare system. These overdoses have experienced a staggering quadrupling in numbers in the past decade, raising concerns and demanding urgent attention. This article aims to shed light on the alarming rise of prescription pain pill overdoses, examining the underlying factors, exploring the devastating consequences, and highlighting potential solutions to curb this alarming trend.

Unveiling the Statistics

The statistics are unequivocal: prescription pain pill overdoses have undergone an astonishing four-fold increase over the last ten years. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States witnessed a sharp rise in overdose-related deaths, surpassing other forms of substance abuse. From 2010 to the present day, the number of lives claimed by prescription pain pill overdoses has skyrocketed, illustrating a crisis often overshadowed by the public's focus on illicit substances.

The Root Causes

Understanding the root causes of this disturbing trend is essential to addressing the issue effectively. Several factors contribute to the rise in prescription pain pill overdoses. Firstly, overprescribing practices have created an abundance of pills in circulation, leaving patients vulnerable to misuse or accidental overdose. Inadequate education among healthcare professionals regarding pain management alternatives and the risks of opioid medications has further exacerbated the problem. Additionally, the aggressive marketing strategies employed by pharmaceutical companies have fueled the widespread use of prescription pain pills, often leading to dependence and addiction.

The Human Toll

Behind the statistics lie the heartbreaking stories of individuals and families devastated by prescription pain pill overdoses. Lives are shattered, futures erased, and communities are left grappling with the aftermath. The victims of these overdoses come from all walks of life, dispelling the myth that this crisis is limited to a specific demographic. It affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The impact extends beyond the immediate loss of life, as survivors and their loved ones face long-lasting physical, emotional, and financial consequences.

Combating the Crisis

Addressing the prescription pain pill overdose crisis requires a multifaceted approach. The medical community plays a crucial role in promoting responsible prescribing practices and educating patients about the risks and benefits of pain medications. Enhanced training programs should equip healthcare professionals with alternative pain management strategies, empowering them to offer comprehensive care. Stricter regulations regarding prescription monitoring programs and limiting pill quantities can help prevent excess pills from entering the black market.

Furthermore, public awareness campaigns are essential to inform individuals about the risks associated with prescription pain pills and encourage safer medication use. These campaigns should emphasize the importance of properly disposing of unused medications and promote alternative pain management options, such as physical therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and non-opioid medications.

Collaboration between healthcare providers, policymakers, and pharmaceutical companies is vital to implementing effective policies and regulations. Pharmaceutical companies should be held accountable for their marketing practices and incentivized to develop safer, non-addictive pain management alternatives.

Conclusion

Over the past decade, the quadrupling of prescription pain pill overdoses has been a harrowing trend that demands immediate action. By addressing the root causes, amplifying public awareness, and implementing comprehensive strategies, we can strive to reverse this epidemic. Our collective responsibility is to protect the well-being of individuals and communities, ensuring that access to pain relief does not come at the cost of human lives. Only through concerted efforts can we hope to alleviate the burden of prescription pain pill overdoses and forge a healthier future.

[flannelepicurean]

Had a dream that I was watching an episode of Cobra Kai, in a timeline where Johnny and Kreese were working together for real, because they'd...I dunno, gone to family counseling and patched things up, and also I guess Johnny finally stumbled onto the right part of the internet and rolled up one day and was like, "Hey, have you heard about this new 'toxic masculinity' thing?" And Kreese was like, "Are you gonna try and sell me a juice cleanse? Because I already know about multi-level marketing."

They had also become fairly positive and reliable male presences in Robby's life, and Johnny was more or less his full-time Dad, and Kreese was his almost-kinda granddad-figure, although both Johnny and Robby were kinda weird and ambiguous on that point.

Anyhow, they were doing...something???...not exactly above-board in Europe that had them temporarily based in Portugal, and they had snuck into Spain for a couple days to do something. They got into a big fight, OF COURSE, and were able to karate their way back out, but the heat was gettin' too hot, and they decided to haul ass back to the U.S., but they had to go back to Portugal to get their stashed stuff. But they'd lost their gear in Spain, including their papers, and Robby had gotten knocked the fuck out, so Johnny and Kreese were tryna figure out how to sneak their way across the Portuguese border and back to their hotel.

The plot they'd cooked up was that, for some reason, they were gonna pretend that Kreese was Robby's dad (I guess because they needed to throw people off of their actual identities, and they thought that would help???), and Johnny was...relationship unclear. But the border situation was, incomprehensibly, kind of an outdoor pavilion on a beach, and the guy interviewing them at a little table with an umbrella over it, while they jointly supported a very unconscious Robby, was Rufus from Supernatural.

Now, Rufus knew who they were. They had, in fact, worked with Rufus peripherally on whatever thing they were doing that was not exactly above-board, or he at least would look the other way about it. But they all had to be super careful, lest they tip off the authorities.

So they're in a real pickle. And they all know it. And Rufus is giving them his best bureaucratic box-ticking act while also giving them the death-glare of, "Guys, you have screwed the pooch, tread carefully, don't eff this up, I like this job." And Kreese is kinda sitting back, stoically monitoring Robby to make sure he's not freakin' dying, because he's been unconscious for an alarming amount of time at this point, and Johnny's motor-mouthing away, getting increasingly nervous, because he knows they're being monitored in some way other than just Rufus.

And he slips up. Invents a surname for Robby, without being prompted. And Rufus just kind of gently squinches his eyes shut and informs him that, well, since he's naming names now, it's mandatory that he call it in and run checks on all three of them. But GOSH, THAT KID SURE LOOKS CONCUSSED. SERIOUS BUSINESS, THAT. IF HE WOKE UP FOR EVEN A MINUTE OR TWO AND GAVE AN INDICATION THAT HE NEEDED AND WANTED MEDICAL ATTENTION, THEY'D BE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO ESCORT HIM AND A CAREGIVER TO A MEDICAL STATION. SEEING AS RUFUS CAN'T TELL IF HE'S A MINOR, WITHOUT HIS PAPERS, AND ALL. And it could take him a while to run the background checks, system gets jammed up all the time, slow-ass government computers, filing system shot to hell, oh goodness...

And they do manage to get Robby conscious again, and explain the gist of what's going on, and he's like, "Wut? Y'all are fucking stupid, WTF..." And Johnny's like, "WE KNOW!" and Kreese is like, "Who do you mean, 'we?'" and Johnny's like, "That's beside the point! Can you act concussed? Like, tell 'em you're confused or nauseous or something?" And Robby's like, "I actually do legit feel like I'm gonna throw up, though..." And Johnny's like, "OKAY, WE GOT IT! Holy shit, sorry kid, legitimate emergency, we're gonna get you outta here, it's gonna be okay. EXCUSE ME? AGENT SINGER? SIR???" And Rufus is like, "You rang?"

They did make it into and then outta Portugal, I'm pretty sure. And Robby was fine later.

[razieltwelve]

Caffeinated Hamster (Final Rose)

Note: Please, please, please do NOT give coffee to your hamster.

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Fraise’s brows furrowed as she took note of the pages and pages of increasingly complicated, bizarre, and Machiavellian plans for world domination that were coming out of the printer.

“Professor Radical?”

Her friend was hunched over a tiny bowl, his small form quivering as he continued to hop over a scroll to type out yet another manifesto. He rounded on her as she approached, and the crazed look in his eyes sent a sharp, bitter stab of alarm through her. Something was wrong.

Quickly, Fraise picked him up. Creation of All Things immediately informed her that he had consumed far, far too much caffeine for someone his size. His Aura and altered physiology had kept the effects from being fatal, but his mental state had been drastically altered.

Her Semblance stirred in earnest, and she stripped the caffeine out of his system, using a variety of substances to first absorb it and then funnel it out of his fur and into the air where it would break down into a series of harmless chemicals.

Professor Radical shivered, already in the grips of caffeine withdrawal, and her Semblance acted again. She had dealt with the consequences of enough overdoses of various kinds to know what she needed to do. More exotic compounds formed, dealing with the aftermath of over-stimulated chemical receptors and reversing any damage that had already been done.

Finally satisfied that he would be fine, Fraise lifted him up to eye level.

“Why were you drinking coffee?” Fraise asked. She would have to add a restriction on the coffee machine and the other drones in the house to prevent this occurring again.

He squeaked a reply.

“I know how tempting it is to try using coffee to fit more hours into the day, but your physiology is not well suited to that.” Fraise paused. “If you must stay up later, I can give you some of my Aura. It is far safer.”

The hamster nodded and hopped onto her shoulder, so he could nudge her cheek.

“Yes, we can get something to eat. I’m not surprised you’re hungry.”

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Jahne raised one eyebrow as she leafed through the plans in front of her. “Who came up with these? They’ve managed to identify several systemic risks to the world economy that could be used to crash a number of commodities markets, resulting in the annihilation of trillions of lien in wealth.”

Diana smiled. “Would you believe a hamster did? Fraise gave them to me because she knows how smart Professor Radical is. Even if he was basically high on caffeine at the time, she wanted to make sure that none of the weaknesses he identified could be exploited.”

“Hmmm...” Jahne nodded thoughtfully. “I might have to pay her hamster a visit. I wasn’t aware that he was quite this perceptive although he did alway describe himself as a ‘people hamster’. Perhaps I should have given his words more consideration.”

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Author’s Notes

Every now and then, Professor Radical forgets that he’s a hamster, and not a human or a Faunus despite operating on the same cognitive level. Without Fraise, he would have been fine eventually, but it would have been a rough day or two.

And, yeah, alongside Jahne, Jihl, and Victoria, Professor Radical is one of the finest schemers in the series. The fact that he hasn’t gotten up to more mischief is largely due to his friendship with Fraise. It has led to him directing his intellect toward more benevolent goals.

Note that the Dia-Farron war hamsters can eat basically anything without incident. They could chug entire bathtubs of coffee and be fine.

[hospitality-product-directory]

Medical gas pipeline systems (MGPS) are critical components in modern healthcare facilities, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medical gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air. These systems are designed to provide a continuous supply of gases directly to various points of use throughout hospitals, significantly enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. This article explores the landscape of MGPS suppliers, their offerings, and the importance of safety and compliance in their operations.

Overview of Medical Gas Pipeline Systems

MGPS are complex networks that transport medical gases from a central supply source to various outlets in a healthcare facility. These systems typically include components such as gas storage tanks, pressure regulators, valves, alarms, and distribution piping. The design and installation of MGPS must adhere to stringent safety standards to prevent contamination, ensure reliability, and maintain patient safety.

Key Components of MGPS

1. Main Gas Stations: These stations manage the high-pressure distribution of medical gases and often include automatic switch-over systems to ensure continuous supply.

2. Medical Compressed Air Stations: These facilities produce and supply medical air on-site, which is essential for various clinical applications.

3. Medical Vacuum Stations: Designed for suctioning secretions, these stations are crucial in surgical and intensive care settings.

4. Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Systems: These systems safely vent unused anesthetic gases from operating rooms to prevent environmental contamination.

5. Cryogenic Tanks: Used for storing liquefied gases, cryogenic tanks are vital for hospitals with high gas consumption needs.

6. Distribution Piping: Typically made from copper due to its antibacterial properties, the piping must comply with international standards to ensure safety and reliability.

7. Monitoring Alarms: These alarms alert staff to any issues with gas supply or pressure levels, enhancing safety protocols within the facility.

Importance of Safety and Compliance

The safety of MGPS is paramount; failures can lead to dire consequences for patients. Historical data indicates that improper installation or maintenance has resulted in fatalities due to crossed pipelines or defective connectors. Therefore, suppliers must ensure that their systems meet established standards such as ISO 7396-1 and NFPA 99.

Regulatory Standards

Compliance with regulatory standards is critical for MGPS suppliers. In many regions, including Europe and North America, regulations dictate the design, installation, and maintenance of these systems. For instance:

- ISO 7396-1: This standard outline the requirements for piped medical gas systems.

- NFPA 99: This code provides guidelines for health care facilities regarding the safe use of medical gas systems.

- HTM 02-01: In the UK, this document details operational management for medical gas pipeline systems.

These standards help mitigate risks associated with gas supply interruptions and contamination.

Major Suppliers in the Market

Several companies dominate the MGPS supplier landscape:

1. Air Liquide Healthcare: Known for its comprehensive range of products and services related to medical gases, Air Liquide ensures compliance with international standards while providing robust support services including installation and maintenance.

2. Helix India: With over two decades of experience, Helix specializes in providing cost-effective solutions for medical gas distribution. Their focus on quality materials and after-sales service sets them apart in the industry.

3. Johnson Medical: This company emphasizes operational management through detailed guidelines that ensure safe and reliable MGPS installations.

4. Local Suppliers: Many regions also have local suppliers who offer tailored solutions based on specific healthcare facility needs while adhering to national regulations.

Conclusion

The role of medical gas pipeline system suppliers is crucial in ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency within healthcare facilities. As technology advances and regulatory requirements evolve, these suppliers must continue to innovate while maintaining compliance with established safety standards. By prioritizing quality materials, skilled installation practices, and ongoing maintenance support, MGPS suppliers contribute significantly to enhancing healthcare delivery worldwide.

In summary, a well-designed MGPS not only supports clinical operations but also plays a vital role in safeguarding patient health—a responsibility that suppliers must take seriously as they navigate an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

[lsmtechnologie]

Enhancing Vehicle Security with LSM Technologies' Advanced Anti-Theft Systems

In today’s world, vehicle security has become a paramount concern for car owners globally. With rising theft rates and advanced methods employed by criminals, ensuring your vehicle's safety requires more than just traditional locks and alarms. LSM Technologies, a leader in innovative security solutions, offers cutting-edge anti-theft systems designed to protect your vehicle effectively. This article explores the significance of Vehicle Anti Theft Device and how LSM Technologies’ advanced anti-theft system for vehicle security stands out in the market.

The Rising Threat of Vehicle Theft

Vehicle theft is not only a distressing experience but also a significant financial burden. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, a vehicle is stolen in the U.S. every 40 seconds. The value of stolen vehicles amounts to billions annually, and the emotional toll on vehicle owners is considerable. Criminals have become increasingly sophisticated, utilizing technology to bypass conventional security measures. This evolving threat landscape necessitates advanced anti-theft systems to safeguard vehicles effectively.

Why Traditional Security Measures Are Insufficient

Traditional vehicle security measures, such as basic alarms and steering wheel locks, offer a level of protection but are often inadequate against modern thieves. Here’s why:

Evolving Techniques: Thieves now use advanced techniques like relay attacks, where they amplify signals from key fobs to unlock and start vehicles without physical access.

Limited Protection: Basic alarms and locks can be bypassed with simple tools and methods, making them less effective against determined criminals.

False Sense of Security: Relying solely on traditional measures can create a false sense of security, leading to complacency in vehicle protection.

Enter LSM Technologies: Pioneers in Vehicle Anti-Theft Solutions

LSM Technologies has established itself as a frontrunner in developing advanced anti-theft solutions. The company's Anti Theft System For Vehicle Security are designed to address the vulnerabilities of traditional measures and provide robust protection against theft.

1. State-of-the-Art Anti-Theft Devices

LSM Technologies' vehicle anti-theft devices leverage cutting-edge technology to offer comprehensive protection. These devices include features such as:

Real-Time Tracking: Advanced GPS tracking allows vehicle owners to monitor their vehicle’s location in real-time. In the event of theft, this feature assists law enforcement in recovering the vehicle swiftly.

Remote Immobilization: The ability to immobilize the vehicle remotely ensures that even if a thief manages to start the engine, the vehicle can be disabled from a distance.

Enhanced Alarm Systems: LSM’s alarms are designed to detect unauthorized entry or tampering with high precision, reducing the likelihood of false alarms while effectively alerting owners and authorities to suspicious activity.

2. Advanced Anti-Theft System for Vehicle Security

The LSM Technologies anti-theft system is more than just a set of standalone features; it’s a comprehensive security solution that integrates various technologies:

Multi-Layered Protection: Combining GPS tracking, remote immobilization, and sophisticated alarm systems, LSM Technologies offers a multi-layered approach to vehicle security.

Smartphone Integration: The system is compatible with mobile apps, allowing users to monitor and control their vehicle’s security features from their smartphones. This integration enhances convenience and accessibility.

Adaptive Algorithms: LSM Technologies employs adaptive algorithms to identify and respond to potential threats in real-time. These algorithms learn from attempted breaches to improve system effectiveness continuously.

3. Customization and Scalability

LSM Technologies understands that different vehicles and owners have unique security needs. Therefore, their anti-theft systems are highly customizable and scalable:

Tailored Solutions: The company offers personalized solutions based on the specific requirements of each vehicle and owner. Whether it’s a high-end luxury car or a standard sedan, LSM Technologies provides suitable options.

Scalable Options: As vehicle security needs evolve, LSM Technologies’ systems can be upgraded or expanded to incorporate additional features or address new threats.

Benefits of Choosing LSM Technologies

Opting for LSM Technologies’ anti-theft systems offers numerous advantages:

1. Enhanced Security

With state-of-the-art technology and a multi-layered approach, LSM Technologies provides superior security compared to traditional measures. The real-time tracking and remote immobilization features significantly increase the chances of recovering stolen vehicles.

2. Peace of Mind

Knowing that your vehicle is protected by advanced technology offers peace of mind. The integration of smartphone apps ensures that you can monitor your vehicle’s security status anytime, anywhere.

3. Reduced Insurance Costs

Installing a high-quality anti-theft system can potentially lower insurance premiums. Insurance companies often offer discounts for vehicles equipped with advanced security systems, recognizing the reduced risk of theft.

4. Long-Term Investment

Investing in a comprehensive anti-theft system is a long-term strategy for vehicle protection. The advanced features provided by LSM Technologies contribute to the overall longevity and value of your vehicle.

Real-World Impact: Case Studies and Testimonials

Numerous customers have benefited from LSM Technologies’ anti-theft systems. Case studies reveal the effectiveness of their solutions in real-world scenarios:

Case Study 1: A luxury vehicle equipped with LSM Technologies’ anti-theft system was stolen but recovered within 24 hours due to the real-time tracking feature.

Case Study 2: A commercial fleet that implemented LSM’s systems reported a significant reduction in theft incidents, highlighting the efficacy of remote immobilization and enhanced alarms.

Conclusion

In an era where vehicle theft is an ever-present threat, investing in advanced anti-theft systems is essential for protecting your vehicle. LSM Technologies stands out as a leader in this field, offering state-of-the-art solutions that address the shortcomings of traditional security measures. Their anti-theft devices and systems provide comprehensive, customizable, and scalable protection, ensuring that your vehicle remains secure against modern theft techniques.

By choosing LSM Technologies, you’re not only enhancing your vehicle’s security but also investing in peace of mind and long-term protection. As technology continues to advance, so do the methods employed by criminals, making it crucial to stay ahead with cutting-edge solutions. LSM Technologies’ commitment to innovation and security ensures that your vehicle is equipped with the best possible defenses against theft, safeguarding your investment and providing unparalleled peace of mind.

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Nurse Call Systems Market Share, Supply, Sales, Manufacturers, Competitor and Consumption 2023 to 2030

Nurse Call Systems Industry Overview

The global nurse call systems market size was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.11% from 2023 to 2030. 

The growing need for a diverse and integrated platform that increases the preference for mobility aids are driving the market. Medicare decides to refund schemes based on quality and outcome rather than quantity owing to the rising healthcare cost. Medicare estimates that current reimbursement practices are costing an additional USD 2.1 billion and expects to curtail this by using technology-focused healthcare. With this change in reimbursement policies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are trying to streamline their workflow processes by adopting technology-oriented nurse call systems.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Nurse Call Systems Market

Nurse call systems enable reliable and flexible communication between the patient and the caregiver. Increasing patient numbers in healthcare facilities and the introduction of advanced ways to expand communication, workflow, and management to provide quality patient care are fueling the market growth. The market is primarily driven by technological advancements that have allowed players to create innovative devices. For instance, in December 2019, Tunstall Group launched Tunstall Carecom, a wireless and digital nurse call system.

Growing adoption of real-time location systems (RTLS) integrated with wireless technologies in various healthcare facilities is propelling the market growth. RTLS allows the healthcare facilities to track the movement of the attendants and equipment to increase productivity. For instance, Televic's AQURA Care Communication Platform is an integrated platform with various modules such as nurse call, personal localization (RTLS), patient and staff safety, alarm delivery, personal mobility, and mediator control. The platform is open to integrating both its module and the mediator module, along with the current hospital infrastructure.

However, the high implementation costs can hinder the market expansion. The effectiveness of integrated communication technologies is based on several factors, including software, hardware, and the training level of medical staff. This increases the need for high investments by hospitals, clinics, and home care facilities to effectively implement the devices. In addition, strict regulatory policies related to data breaches can impede industry growth during the forecast period.

Moreover, with the rise in home healthcare and nursing home facilities, major industry players are focusing on the need for better patient response time along with eliminating nurse fatigue. Vendors are differentiating their products by integrating their devices with different diagnostic solutions and technologies. For instance, in June 2019, Vocera Communications, Inc. introduced a new analytics solution that provides information about the number of calls, texts, alarms, and alerts that clinicians receive. Industry players offer customized services as per hospital needs, through such integration.

Nurse Call Systems Market Segmentation 

Grand View Research has segmented the global nurse call systems market report based on technology, type, application, end-use, and region:

Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 - 2030)

Wired Communication Equipment

Wireless Communication Equipment

Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 - 2030)

Integrated Communication Systems

Buttons

Mobile Systems

Intercoms

Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 - 2030)

Alarms & Communications

Workflow Optimization

Wanderer Control

Fall Detection & Prevention

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 - 2030)

Hospitals

ASCs/Clinics

Long Term Care Facilities

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

U.K.

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Australia

South Korea

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Middle East & Africa

South Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

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The global patient monitoring accessories market size was valued at USD 7.83 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% from 2024 to 2030. 

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is fragmented. Competitors in this market are increasing their share through a variety of marketing strategies, including product launches, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Companies are further investing in improving their products. For instance, in July 2020, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. collaborated with Aiva for hands-free communication between caregiver-to-patient and caregiver-to-caregiver using Hill-Rom’s Voalte Mobile solution. Some prominent players in the global nurse call systems market include:

Hill-Rom Holding, Inc.

Rauland Corporation

Honeywell International, Inc.

Ascom Holding AG

TekTone Sound and Signal Mfg., Inc.

Austco Healthcare

Stanley Healthcare

Critical Alert Systems LLC

West-Com Nurse Call Systems, Inc.

JNL Technologies

Cornell Communications 

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