March 2007
bodybugg: A Cool Tool
dLife Today has proclaimed the bodybugg armband from BodyMedia a "Cool Weight Loss Tool". The wearable monitor tracks the number of calories you're burning...not only when you're exercising, but even when you're partaking in "mundane activities" like pumping gas or taking a nap. Although priced higher than your typical pedometer, when coupled with the interactive website which tracks your calories with your food intake, the bodybugg may be worth the added expense when considered from a "weight loss utility perspective".
Mar 29 | Permalink
BodyMedia Releases SenseWear(R) Display
At the American College of Cardiology's 56th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, BodyMedia launched the SenseWear(R) display, the newest advancement to the SenseWear Body Monitoring System. Ideally suited for patients with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity and diabetes, the SenseWear display increases patient access to health data such as calories burned, physical activity and sleep so health professionals can monitor adherence to their behavioral prescriptions. For more information, visit www.bodymedia.com.
Mar 27 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Hires VP Development
Stephen Grieco, former product manager at Intel, has joined Carnegie Learning in the role of Vice President of Development. The position was previously held by Kevin Gammill, who has moved into a newly established role of Vice President of Strategic Initiatives in Carnegie Learning's Seattle office. Mr. Grieco will lead development strategy and execution of new math product lines for the Higher Education market as well as development of next generation versions and new solutions of the company's core math software programs for middle schools and high schools. Carnegie Learning's new product release and hiring schedules continue to expand as the company grows to meet the education market's increasing demand for true research-based math solutions.
Mar 22 | Permalink
Draper Triangle to Co-Host First East Coast Venture Challenge
Draper Triangle, along with Draper Fisher Jurvetson and DFJ Gotham, will host the first ever DFJ East Coast Venture Challenge on May 21st at Columbia University. Entrepreneurs from all eight Ivy League schools, New York University and Carnegie Mellon University will have the opportunity to compete for $250,000 in venture financing, and six months free office space in New York City. All competitors will have the chance to find funding and other resources at the Challenge as angel investors, successful entrepreneurs and other venture service providers will also be in attendance. Entries are due before May 11, 2007. For more information, visit http://www.dfj.com/eastcoastvc.
Mar 20 | Permalink
Cox Communications Selects TOA Technologies
Cox Communications, a leading entertainment and telecommunications company, has selected TOA Technologies' software service, ETAdirect, to manage its entire contracted technician workforce. TOA's on-demand Mobile Workforce and Customer Appointment Management software service, ETAdirect, will help Cox provide the best customer experience available while increasing efficiency and providing field management valuable information at their fingertips. ETAdirect was recently praised in the Wall Street Journal for helping to increase the efficiency of contracted technicians and limiting the amount of wait-time for customers.
Mar 20 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Launches Math Prep
Carnegie Learning's newest research-based math curricula, Math Prep, was designed specifically to improve student performance on state exit exams. Math Prep was developed to address the American workforce's demand for a greater number of high school graduates with solid mathematics skills. Carnegie Learning's Math Prep includes a diagnostic sofware pre-test, 130 hours of math intervention software, a printed Teacher's Guide, hands-on Professional Development, a software post-test, and printed practice tests modeled on the state exam. A national exam and several state-specific exams are available today, other state-specific versions are planned over the next several years. For more information, visit Carnegie Learning's website.
Mar 6 | Permalink
Aldo Zini Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Aldoo Zini is being honored by the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Engineering through its Distinguished Alumni Award at a banquet on April 4. President and CEO of Aethon, Aldo received his bachelor's degree from Pitt in 1975. Aethon is the nation's largest healthcare robotic company focused on automating delivery and transportation applications within hospitals. Congratulations, Aldo!
Mar 6 | Permalink
