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Twin Peaks Lodging Growing and Set to Thrive Through the Pandemic with Maestro PMS

MARKHAM, Ontario, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Thankfully, the lingering pandemic of 2020 has not devastated every hotel in every market. Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, located in the tourist town of Ouray, Colorado, is weathering the health and economic crisis…

MARKHAM, Ontario, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Thankfully, the lingering pandemic of 2020 has not devastated every hotel in every market. Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, located in the tourist town of Ouray, Colorado, is weathering the health and economic crisis quite well due in part to its vast array of outdoor activities and its migration to Maestro PMS. Nearly doubling its accommodations footprint in 2018 and adding a spa required the independent lodge to find a new property-management system provider. Maestro PMS, with its sophisticated feature set and array of mobile and touchless technologies designed to reduce or eliminate the need for physical contact between guests and staff, proved to be the best choice.

«What a smart decision we made choosing Maestro,» said Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs Assistant General Manager Beth Bridges. «We were growing and needed a super flexible property-management system that could grow right along with us; we anticipate reaching 250 rooms by 2024. We began looking for a single system that could run all front and back office operations, Sage Spa, and work with Mineshaft Restaurant’s Silverware POS. Maestro had everything we needed — the PMS with integrated ResWave online booking engine, yield management, enhanced GDS/OTA integration, central reservations, mobile housekeeping, a Spa and Activities module, and workorder management. What we did not foresee was just how well prepared we were to meet guests’ needs amidst a global health crisis.

«Maestro’s Self Check-In Kiosk partner integration is enabling us to register guests safely and meet social distancing requirements,» she said. «When guests arrive, they approach a kiosk rather than a front desk agent, enter their contact details, vehicle information, and electronically sign the digital registration card. All information is automatically saved in Maestro. The kiosk then prints out directions to the guest’s room, along with a map of the property, and dispenses their room key. It’s completely contactless, and guests and staff appreciate the simplicity. Of course, should a guest need personal assistance, our front desk team is standing by to help. This is just one of the many ways that Maestro is supporting us today.»

In addition to kiosk-only check in, Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs is limiting its lobby, Sage Spa, and pool access; stopping daily housekeeping (guests staying more than one night can request additional linens or toiletries by contacting the front desk and they can place trash outside their doors in provided bags); and sending digital receipts (no paper) to guests’ email addresses on file. The Mineshaft Restaurant is open for outdoor dining only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The rest of the year, foodservice is available via online ordering with room delivery or pick up, and a continental style grab-and-go breakfast is available at the front desk for pick up, all managed through the unique integration between Maestro PMS and Silverware POS.

«Due to COVID restrictions, we’ve had to close the room that we typically used for breakfast,» Bridges said. «That service disruption turned into an opportunity, as we are now using Maestro’s Sales and Catering functionality to book that space for meetings. The 150-seat room is large enough to comfortably accommodate people 10-feet apart. Local companies have used it multiple times for training, and soon we have a teachers’ conference coming in. This is just another example of how Maestro is growing with us; their sales-and-catering module enabled us to create revenue opportunities. Now our new meeting business is centralized within Maestro.»

Bridges said today her team is only using a third of the functionality that Maestro PMS offers. Being able to successfully operate and manage her hotel and meet the contactless needs of today’s guests with limited use «speaks volumes about just how awesome Maestro really is.» In the future, Bridges said she hopes to leverage Maestro’s Condo Management module, as some of the units have private owners. Regarding Maestro’s service and support, Bridges calls it «super responsive.»

«We are delighted that Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs is such a satisfied Maestro client,» said Warren Dehan, Maestro president. «No one saw COVID coming, but like Twin Peaks, our clients tell us we have equipped them with the tools they need to not just survive but thrive as business returns and guests visit with new expectations in response to COVID. Maestro is here for our clients, large and small. No matter how good our PMS and contactless options may be, it must be backed by exceptional service. That’s something that we take great pride in maintaining for all our clients. We look forward to watching Twin Peaks grow in the coming years and add more Maestro Modules and tools as needed.»

About Maestro
Maestro is the preferred cloud and on-premises PMS solution for independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, vacation rentals, and multi-property groups. Maestro’s PCI certified and EMV ready enterprise system offers 20+ integrated modules on a single database including web and mobile apps to increase profitability, drive direct bookings, centralize operations, and enable operators to engage guests with a personalized experience. For over 40 years Maestro’s Diamond Plus Service has provided unparalleled 24/7 North American based support and education services to keep hospitality groups operational and productive. Click here for more information on Maestro. Click here to get your free PMS Buying guide.

About Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs
Located in Ouray, Colorado, the Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs is a full-service hotel offering Ouray lodging accommodations near the mountains. The hotel is within walking distance to shops and restaurants and there are hundreds of miles of biking, Jeep, and hiking trails to explore. It is located at 125 3rd Avenue, Ouray, Colorado 81427. For more information on the hotel, Ouray lodging, or Twin Peaks lodging room types, please call 800-207-2700.

Media Contact

Barbara Worcester, Maestro PMS, 440-930-5770, barbw@prproconsulting.com

 

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Sandals Resorts International Announces Scholarship And Conservation Effort Honoring The Legacy Of Founder And Chairman Gordon «Butch» Stewart

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In one of his first initiatives as Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart has announced the creation of The Gordon «Butch» Stewart Tourism & Hospitality…

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In one of his first initiatives as Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart has announced the creation of The Gordon «Butch» Stewart Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, fostering the power of education to develop the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders in honor of the Honorable Gordon «Butch» Stewart O.J, C.D, Hon. LLD.

«My father fiercely believed in the power of possibility; he understood and celebrated the ability of people to rise above their potential and accomplish great things,» said Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. «This scholarship’s core mission is to ensure a strong future for the Caribbean hotel industry by fueling the talent pipeline with opportunity – a true reflection of my father’s passion for the region and its potential.  That’s why I am delighted to honor his memory and the example he set by empowering our team members to dream big and dream bright.»

Funded through contributions raised by the Sandals Foundation, the brand’s non-profit philanthropic arm aimed at making a difference in the lives of the Caribbean people, the eponymous scholarship is available to full-time team members who will be evaluated based on their financial needs, personal attributes, and success in their current role. Working alongside the esteemed Sandals Corporate University (SCU) and in partnership with local colleges and universities, recipient(s) of the scholarship will be eligible to receive funding for up to a four-year college program in hospitality and tourism. Applications will be accessible through the SCU starting June 1, 2021.

«When we launched the Sandals Foundation in 2009, we did so to put a formal face to the philanthropic efforts my father championed since he opened the doors of Sandals Montego Bay in 1981. It’s my honor now to ‘formalize’ this scholarship in his name, cementing his passion for mentorship and his profound desire to elevate the promise of the Caribbean,» said Stewart.

In addition to the scholarship program, those wishing to help honor the late Gordon «Butch» Stewart and his love of the region he called home, can do so by donating to support the marine conservation efforts of the Sandals Foundation. Through the creation and management of coral nurseries and marine sanctuaries, and by partnering with local community groups for mangrove restoration and turtle conservation, the Sandals Foundation has helped to restore and sustain the delicate marine ecosystems the world has come to know and love. Additionally, the Foundation has continued its commitment to work alongside local schools and educators to integrate marine education in their curriculum, spearhead hands-on field trips to protected areas, and engage residents in coastal communities on proper solid waste management programs to ensure the presence of environmental stewards for years to come.

According to Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, «The late Chairman was most at home when on the water.  He had an unshakeable love for the Caribbean Sea and over the years, greatly contributed to marine conservation throughout the region,» said Clarke. «Mr. Stewart has impacted so many people across the globe, and his legacy will live on as we continue to strengthen our partnerships and communities to be positive change makers.»

Sandals Resorts International and the Sandals Foundation will continue to do their part in furthering Gordon «Butch» Stewart’s passion for philanthropy by educating the region’s people, providing the necessary tools and funds to further professional goals, and implementing initiatives to protect the islands he loved so much.

For more information and to donate to The Gordon «Butch» Stewart Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship or to Marine Conservation efforts, please visit www.sandalsfoundation.org.  

About Sandals Resorts International:
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is the parent company of some of travel’s most visible brands including Sandals® Resorts, Beaches® Resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resort, Fowl Cay Resort and Your Jamaican Villas. Founded in 1981, by the late Gordon «Butch» Stewart, SRI is based in Montego Bay, Jamaica and is responsible for resort development, service standards, skills training and day-to-day operations. For more information, visit Sandals Resorts International.

About the Sandals Foundation:
The Sandals Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean’s leading family-owned resort company. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was created to continue and expand upon the charitable work that Sandals Resorts International has undertaken since its founding in 1981 to play a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where SRI operates throughout the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds projects in three core areas: education, community and the environment. One hundred per cent of the monies contributed by the general public to the Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean community. To learn more, visit online at www.sandalsfoundation.org.

About Sandals Corporate University:
Launched in March 2012, the Sandals Corporate University represents Sandals® Resorts’ commitment to the professional development of their 15,000+ employees through industry leading training and development programs in partnership with top-ranking accredited institutions of higher learning. Every team member has the opportunity to pursue courses and utilize resources that place them on a pathway to further advance their career and broaden their knowledge to ultimately attain their fullest potential.

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COMSovereign Acquires 140,000 sq. ft. Manufacturing Facility to Ramp-up U.S.-Based 5G Radio Production

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — COMSovereign Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: COMS) («COMSovereign» or the «Company»), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G Communication Systems and Solutions, has completed the <a target="_blank"…

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — COMSovereign Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: COMS) («COMSovereign» or the «Company»), a U.S.-based developer of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G Communication Systems and Solutions, has completed the previously announced purchase of a 140,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Tucson, Arizona.

The new production facility advances the Company’s «Made in the America» commitment, and is located on 12.7 acres in Tucson, Arizona. The Tucson facility will serve as the Company’s principal manufacturing site for the majority of its products including its new line of 4G LTE & 5G wireless radios and electronics products, along with intelligent battery and backup power supply systems, and its drone and aerostat platforms. The Company has begun making improvements and retrofits to the existing facility and installing production assembly lines required to commence initial manufacturing for its InduraPower and Drone Aviation business units later in the first quarter of 2021. Production of the Company’s 4G LTE Advanced and 5G radios and electronics products are anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2021. DragonWave-X’s current generation of Harmony Enhanced and Multi-Channel (MC) model radios for mobile network backhaul infrastructure continues to be produced and is being ramped up by Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) under an expanded production agreement announced in September.

Dan Hodges, Chairman and CEO of COMSovereign Holding Corp. said, «Supported by our recent capital raise, we are now able to complete the purchase of this critical U.S.-based production capacity, which we intend to quickly ramp up. Consolidated manufacturing under one roof provides many advantages including streamlining operational costs, increasing production scale, and accelerating time to market for all our business units, greatly benefiting our customers in commercial and government markets.»

For more information about COMSovereign, please visit www.COMSovereign.com and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

About COMSovereign Holding Corp.
COMSovereign Holding Corp. has assembled a portfolio of communications technology companies that enhance connectivity across the entire data transmission spectrum. Through strategic acquisitions and organic research and development efforts, COMSovereign has become a U.S.-based communications provider able to provide 4G LTE Advanced and 5G-NR telecom solutions to network operators and enterprises. For more information about COMSovereign, please visit www.COMSovereign.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect management’s current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of future performance and economic conditions, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements made herein. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of forward-looking terminology such as «believe,» «expects,» «may,» «looks to,» «will,» «should,» «plan,» «intend,» «on condition,» «target,» «see,» «potential,» «estimates,» «preliminary,» or «anticipates» or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy or goals or other future events, circumstances, or effects. Moreover, forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic, which may limit access to the Company’s facilities, customers, management, support staff, and professional advisors, and to develop and deliver advanced voice and data communications systems, demand for the Company’s products and services, economic conditions in the U.S. and worldwide, and the Company’s ability to recruit and retain management, technical, and sales personnel. Further information relating to factors that may impact the Company’s results and forward-looking statements are disclosed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation, other than imposed by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contacts:

Steve Gersten, Director of Investor Relations
COMSovereign Holding Corp.
813-334-9745
investors@comsovereign.com 

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies, Inc.
407-491-4498
dave@redchip.com

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Media Relations for COMSovereign Holding Corp.:
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MWGCO, Inc.
917-397-2272
mike@mwgco.net

 

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Dealertrack F&I Platform Enhancements Enable a Digital Workflow for All

NORTH HILLS, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dealertrack F&I announces new digital workflow and contracting solutions for dealerships and lenders to adapt to consumers’ accelerated shift toward digital purchasing. These enhancements, debuting at the Cox Automotive Experience, National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) 2021 and AFSA 2021 Vehicle Finance Conference, provide crucial e-solutions that expand opportunities for dealers and lenders to connect and contract digitally via an even…

NORTH HILLS, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dealertrack F&I announces new digital workflow and contracting solutions for dealerships and lenders to adapt to consumers’ accelerated shift toward digital purchasing. These enhancements, debuting at the Cox Automotive Experience, National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) 2021 and AFSA 2021 Vehicle Finance Conference, provide crucial e-solutions that expand opportunities for dealers and lenders to connect and contract digitally via an even more streamlined financing process. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, preferences for online engagement and interactions continue to increase, underscoring the importance of digital integration. In fact, the 2020 Cox Automotive COVID-19 Consumer and Dealer Impact Study found an overwhelming 85% of dealerships are going beyond conducting business in their physical location, indicating that the option to conduct business digitally from anywhere is an essential element of future-proofing any dealership’s 2021 business strategy.

«Following the sea change brought about by circumstances in 2020, dealerships are moving fast to adapt to a virtual workforce, which requires the right technology partners and platforms to provide a digital workflow for all,» said Cheryl Miller, vice president of operations for Dealertrack F&I Solutions. «At Dealertrack, we’re working on providing a fast-track solution to digitally connect more car dealers with more lenders through a streamlined financing process, enabling an efficient and flexible workflow that drives faster funding and improves cash flow – even when in-store visits are no longer the only option for customers.»

With more dealerships and lenders embracing digital workflow, client adoption of Digital Contracting Ready Sign functionality grew approximately 135% based on Dealertrack data from July 2020 to December 2020.  The number of deals signed with Ready Sign has seen an estimated 173% increase and the number of eSign documents created using Ready Sign grew up to 233% over the same time period.

The following Dealertrack capabilities continue to fulfill the company’s promise to provide dealerships and lenders with solutions that work more collaboratively in a digital world:

  • Digital Contracting Choice: Dealertrack Digital Contracting Choice extends a dealership’s functionality to submit contracts digitally to non-integrated (paper) lenders, eliminating errors and additional steps in the submission process. With this solution, lenders currently outside the scope of full digital contracting can now appear digital to their dealers, enabling the convenience of a digital workflow to more lenders of a dealer’s choice.
  • Seamless DMS Integration: Further increasing efficiencies, Dealertrack Digital Contracting offers seamless integration to an increasing number of DMS providers while allowing dealers to map workflow and reduce deal data entry. This seamless integration, now available on the Auto/Mate and DealerBuilt DMS platforms as well as on Dealertrack DMS and others, contributes to dealership staff being able to conduct more essential areas of business digitally, which is a necessity for the future. For users of both Dealertrack DMS and Dealertrack uniFI the level of harmony goes one step further allowing for remote signing of all required documents in a single signing ceremony – adding another dimension of convenience for both consumers and sales staff.
  • Dealertrack Ready Sign: Enables dealership staff and customers to eSign documents through a single signing ceremony either in-store or remote and submit any deal document digitally as permitted by their state. This new technology not only currently facilitates dealership staff’s adherence to social distancing protocols but will also continue to be useful beyond the pandemic to allow the consumer digital flexibility during their car buying journey.
  • Compliance: Every year brings new changes to the compliance landscape, requiring a dealership to safeguard against fraud, fines, and audits with integrated compliance checkpoints throughout the deal. Dealerships can protect profits and ensure mishaps are mitigated through real-time updates and checkpoints along each step of building one complete digital deal jacket. Dealertrack’s annual Compliance Guide has been updated for 2021 and is easily accessible, so retailers can seamlessly share updates.

«We equate the value of solutions in terms of the money, time and customer satisfaction they generate,» said Cris Aviso, Finance Director, Regal Automotive Group in Lakeland, Florida, «We used to wait several days for a deal to be funded, but now with Dealertrack Digital Contacting Choice we can have the deal verified within hours if not minutes, never miss a signature, and it pre-fills with our DMS – that constitutes very real value!»

Dealertrack will be highlighting new solutions and enhancements to keep the F&I process safely moving forward at the upcoming virtual NADA 2021 show and AFSA 2021 Vehicle Finance Conference. For information on all Cox Automotive’s 2021 new offerings, visit www.coxautoinc.com/experience.

About Dealertrack
Dealertrack provides industry-leading software solutions that give dealerships, lenders, and partners the confidence to thrive in an ever-changing automotive market. The company’s integrated suite of powerful easy-to-use products and services helps dealerships and their lending partners grow by increasing efficiency and improving decision-making. Dealertrack is part of the Cox Automotive family, a company that is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. Dealertrack—along with its unmatched network of dealership and lending partners—is improving the car buying experience by embracing the technologies that will shape the future of automotive retail. For more information about Dealertrack, visit www.dealertrack.com.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company’s more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

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Tint World® announces new Mooresville franchise

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, is opening a new location in Mooresville, North Carolina.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading window tinting and automotive accessory franchise, is opening a new location in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Owned and operated by Sean Jackson, the store will provide full-service automotive styling services for Iredell County and the north Charlotte metropolitan area.

«Tint World® will be an ideal match for the Mooresville community,» said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. «Sean is bringing years of experience to this new franchise location, and we’ve already seen his passion for the industry and success. We’re looking forward to bringing quality auto styling services to the community of Mooresville in a way they’ve never seen before!»

Tint World®Mooresville delivers a full range of automotive styling and safety services including automotive tint, automotive paint protection film, mobile electronics, advanced driver-assistance systems and car stereo upgrades, and residential and commercial window film. Many of the products for automobiles are also available for powersports, boats and other marine watercraft.

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.

About Tint World®
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in car and truck accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, custom wheel and tire packages, maintenance, and repair services.

Tint World® services include residential, commercial, and marine window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety, and security films. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.

Tint World® Contact:
Charles J. Bonfiglio, CEO
(800) 767-8468
Charles.Bonfiglio@tintworld.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
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Ripley PR
865-977-1973
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Vayyar’s industry-first in-cabin safety solution delivers multifunctionality on a single-chip platform, meeting numerous Euro NCAP standards

4D imaging radar platform enhances safety, reduces complexity, lowers risk and offers significant cost savings, bringing leading-edge safety within reach of all vehicle models

– Vayyar’s multifunctional single-sensor platform addresses most challenging Euro NCAP current and upcoming safety requirements, offering vehicles up to 10 in-cabin points while dramatically reducing complexity and costs

– Lifesaving single-sensor solution offers application combination («combo») of Child Presence Detection plus enhanced Seat Belt Reminders preventing…

4D imaging radar platform enhances safety, reduces complexity, lowers risk and offers significant cost savings, bringing leading-edge safety within reach of all vehicle models

– Vayyar’s multifunctional single-sensor platform addresses most challenging Euro NCAP current and upcoming safety requirements, offering vehicles up to 10 in-cabin points while dramatically reducing complexity and costs

– Lifesaving single-sensor solution offers application combination («combo») of Child Presence Detection plus enhanced Seat Belt Reminders preventing hot car incidents that have killed thousands of children worldwide, as well as deaths and injuries from failure to wear seat belts

– High-resolution 4D data enables OEMs and Tier 1s to independently develop multiple advanced safety and comfort applications over the platform, creating world’s safest in-cabin ecosystem

– One high-performance 4D imaging Radar-on-Chip covers entire cabin, reducing hardware, wiring and overall costs, while replacing seven in-car sensors

– Accompanying video is available on YouTube here

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, is advancing its mission of protecting every life on the road with the auto industry’s first in-cabin safety «combo» solution. Powered by a single sensor, it’s designed to prevent both the «hot car» incidents that have claimed the lives of thousands of children as well as the countless deaths and injuries caused by vehicle occupants neglecting to wear seat belts. By providing OEMs and Tier 1s multifunctionality on a single-chip platform, Vayyar is ensuring affordable, leading-edge safety for all vehicles.

 

Vayyar's industry-first in-cabin safety solution delivers multifunctionality on a single-chip platform, meeting numerous Euro NCAP standards

 

As part of the global effort to improve in-car safety, Euro NCAP is introducing stricter scoring criteria across all protocols, starting in 2023. Child Presence Detection (CPD) will be worth up to four points, while the existing requirement for front and rear Seat Belt Reminders (SBR) will become a precondition for achieving three additional Occupant Status (OS) points. Vayyar’s solution enables vehicles to earn these crucial seven safety points, while enhancing user experience by minimizing false alarms.

Enhanced safety, however, usually demands more sensors, which come at a high price to automakers. Around 22 billion sensors are fitted in vehicles annually, with IHS Markit predicting a 40% increase in sensor-related costs from 2018 to 2030. On this trajectory, and in light of rapidly rising safety standards, a mainstream car will require around 200 sensors by 2030. Hardware, software, wiring, ECUs and integration efforts surrounding each sensor greatly increase complexity and costs, making high-end safety unattainable for economy vehicles.

Vayyar is enabling OEMs and Tier 1s to overcome this challenge with the industry’s first in-cabin safety solution that delivers multifunctionality on a single-chip platform. It has developed a cost-efficient sensor that’s as affordable as low-end alternatives, production-ready and designed to enable maximum in-car safety points for all vehicles.

Powered by a single Radar-on-Chip (RoC), Vayyar’s application-ready «combo» features CPD and enhanced SBR, addressing multiple Euro NCAP 2023 requirements with just one sensor. It replaces numerous existing in-car sensors, covering a full vehicle cabin and detecting and classifying all occupants. The combo solution operates effectively in all lighting conditions without requiring line of sight and can even detect a baby in a car seat sleeping under a blanket or a child in a footwell. Unlike cameras, the sensor also maintains user privacy at all times.

The application combo is made possible by the platform’s large antenna array and ultra-wide field of view. The sensor’s 48 transceivers offer unprecedented high resolution for rich occupant detection and classification – in sharp contrast to what alternatives offer. Thanks to its field of view, the sensor, which is also simple to fit within a vehicle’s headlining, can be installed in various locations, accommodating both five- and seven-seaters, as well as sunroof-equipped models. Vayyar’s sensor delivers an entirely new level of safety, with the ability to differentiate between people and objects, and children and adults, as well as determine whether a passenger is in/out of position.

Beyond its CPD + SBR combo, the end-to-end software-hardware platform also enables OEMs and Tier 1s to seamlessly develop multiple advanced applications independently over its point cloud layer. These include Occupant Status (OS), optimised airbag deployment and dynamic disabling, seat belt pre-tensioning, eCall, vital signs, gesture recognition, out-of-position detection, intruder detection and more.

Just one Vayyar sensor ensures a shorter time to market, reduces the number of future SOP programs, yields substantial savings and lowers risks associated with scheduling, budget and performance. The fully validated, automotive-grade (AEC-Q100 qualified and ASIL-B compliant) sensor also grants automakers the flexibility to meet evolving standards. These can be introduced early in the development cycle, or, in an industry first, at a later date via over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring future-proof deployments.

«Now more than ever, safety is top-of-mind right across the industry. That’s why automakers are reassessing many traditional approaches, like using dozens of single-function sensors to support key safety applications. Multifunctionality on a single-chip platform is a new paradigm that’s ready to redefine how people think of the in-cabin ecosystem,» said Ian Podkamien, Head of Automotive at Vayyar. «We’re proud to offer first-rate safety for less cost to all vehicles, including entry-level models.»

As automakers strive to protect motorists and their passengers, multifunctionality on a single-chip platform is the most effective way to ensure higher levels of safety. Vayyar’s affordable solution adds value and cuts complexity and costs, making it the driving force of next-generation automotive safety.

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Vayyar’s industry-first in-cabin safety solution delivers multifunctionality on a single-chip platform, meeting numerous Euro NCAP standards

– Vayyar’s multifunctional single-sensor platform addresses most challenging Euro NCAP current and upcoming safety requirements, offering vehicles up to 10 in-cabin points while dramatically reducing complexity and costs

– Lifesaving single-sensor solution offers application combination («combo») of Child Presence Detection plus enhanced Seat Belt Reminders preventing hot car incidents that have killed thousands of children worldwide, as well as deaths and injuries from failure to wear seat belts

– High-resolution 4D data enables OEMs and Tier 1s…

– Vayyar’s multifunctional single-sensor platform addresses most challenging Euro NCAP current and upcoming safety requirements, offering vehicles up to 10 in-cabin points while dramatically reducing complexity and costs

– Lifesaving single-sensor solution offers application combination («combo») of Child Presence Detection plus enhanced Seat Belt Reminders preventing hot car incidents that have killed thousands of children worldwide, as well as deaths and injuries from failure to wear seat belts

– High-resolution 4D data enables OEMs and Tier 1s to independently develop multiple advanced safety and comfort applications over the platform, creating world’s safest in-cabin ecosystem

– One high-performance 4D imaging Radar-on-Chip covers entire cabin, reducing hardware, wiring and overall costs, while replacing seven in-car sensors

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vayyar, the global leader in 4D imaging radar, is advancing its mission of protecting every life on the road with the auto industry’s first in-cabin safety «combo» solution. Powered by a single sensor, it’s designed to prevent both the «hot car» incidents that have claimed the lives of thousands of children as well as the countless deaths and injuries caused by vehicle occupants neglecting to wear seat belts. By providing OEMs and Tier 1s multifunctionality on a single-chip platform, Vayyar is ensuring affordable, leading-edge safety for all vehicles.

As part of the global effort to improve in-car safety, Euro NCAP is introducing stricter scoring criteria across all protocols, starting in 2023. Child Presence Detection (CPD) will be worth up to four points, while the existing requirement for front and rear Seat Belt Reminders (SBR) will become a precondition for achieving three additional Occupant Status (OS) points. Vayyar’s solution enables vehicles to earn these crucial seven safety points, while enhancing user experience by minimizing false alarms.

Enhanced safety, however, usually demands more sensors, which come at a high price to automakers. Around 22 billion sensors are fitted in vehicles annually, with IHS Markit predicting a 40% increase in sensor-related costs from 2018 to 2030. On this trajectory, and in light of rapidly rising safety standards, a mainstream car will require around 200 sensors by 2030. Hardware, software, wiring, ECUs and integration efforts surrounding each sensor greatly increase complexity and costs, making high-end safety unattainable for economy vehicles.

Vayyar is enabling OEMs and Tier 1s to overcome this challenge with the industry’s first in-cabin safety solution that delivers multifunctionality on a single-chip platform. It has developed a cost-efficient sensor that’s as affordable as low-end alternatives, production-ready and designed to enable maximum in-car safety points for all vehicles.

Powered by a single Radar-on-Chip (RoC), Vayyar’s application-ready «combo» features CPD and enhanced SBR, addressing multiple Euro NCAP 2023 requirements with just one sensor. It replaces numerous existing in-car sensors, covering a full vehicle cabin and detecting and classifying all occupants. The combo solution operates effectively in all lighting conditions without requiring line of sight and can even detect a baby in a car seat sleeping under a blanket or a child in a footwell. Unlike cameras, the sensor also maintains user privacy at all times.

The application combo is made possible by the platform’s large antenna array and ultra-wide field of view. The sensor’s 48 transceivers offer unprecedented high resolution for rich occupant detection and classification – in sharp contrast to what alternatives offer. Thanks to its field of view, the sensor, which is also simple to fit within a vehicle’s headlining, can be installed in various locations, accommodating both five- and seven-seaters, as well as sunroof-equipped models. Vayyar’s sensor delivers an entirely new level of safety, with the ability to differentiate between people and objects, and children and adults, as well as determine whether a passenger is in/out of position.

Beyond its CPD + SBR combo, the end-to-end software-hardware platform also enables OEMs and Tier 1s to seamlessly develop multiple advanced applications independently over its point cloud layer. These include Occupant Status (OS), optimised airbag deployment and dynamic disabling, seat belt pre-tensioning, eCall, vital signs, gesture recognition, out-of-position detection, intruder detection and more.

Just one Vayyar sensor ensures a shorter time to market, reduces the number of future SOP programs, yields substantial savings and lowers risks associated with scheduling, budget and performance. The fully validated, automotive-grade (AEC-Q100 qualified and ASIL-B compliant) sensor also grants automakers the flexibility to meet evolving standards. These can be introduced early in the development cycle, or, in an industry first, at a later date via over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring future-proof deployments.

«Now more than ever, safety is top-of-mind right across the industry. That’s why automakers are reassessing many traditional approaches, like using dozens of single-function sensors to support key safety applications. Multifunctionality on a single-chip platform is a new paradigm that’s ready to redefine how people think of the in-cabin ecosystem,» said Ian Podkamien, Head of Automotive at Vayyar. «We’re proud to offer first-rate safety for less cost to all vehicles, including entry-level models.»

As automakers strive to protect motorists and their passengers, multifunctionality on a single-chip platform is the most effective way to ensure higher levels of safety. Vayyar’s affordable solution adds value and cuts complexity and costs, making it the driving force of next-generation automotive safety.

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23.2 Million Americans to Wager on Super Bowl LV

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 23.2 million Americans plan to bet a total of $4.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl LV matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research. Among Super Bowl bettors, a record 7.6 million will bet with online sportsbooks this year, up 63 percent year-over-year.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 23.2 million Americans plan to bet a total of $4.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl LV matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research. Among Super Bowl bettors, a record 7.6 million will bet with online sportsbooks this year, up 63 percent year-over-year.

«This year’s Super Bowl is expected to generate the largest single-event legal handle in American sports betting history,» said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. «With a robust legal market, Americans are abandoning illegal bookies and taking their action into the regulated marketplace in record numbers.»

Since last year’s game, 36 million more American adults have gained the opportunity to safely bet in legal markets in their home state with seven new jurisdictions now live: Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

An expected overall drop in overall Super Bowl betting is almost entirely caused by pandemic-led restrictions, with the largest declines anticipated for retail sportsbooks and casual bets, like pools or squares, that are made in social settings.

Key findings from the survey, conducted by Morning Consult, reflect dramatically shifting betting patterns amid the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • 1.4 million Americans plan to bet in-person at a sportsbook, down 61 percent from 2020.
  • 1.8 million bettors plan to place a bet with a bookie, down 21 percent.
  • 4.5 million Americans plan to place a pool, squares, or similar bet, down 19 percent.
  • 11.9 million Americans plan to bet casually with friends, down 18 percent.
  • 56 percent of bettors plan to bet on the Chiefs while 44 percent plan to bet on the Buccaneers.

While previous AGA research has shown consumer confusion over the legal status of many online sportsbooks, consumers feel it is important to bet legally: 65 percent of expected Super Bowl bettors say it is important for themselves personally to use a legal, regulated sportsbook for their bets.

As awareness and availability of legal betting options grows, so do the benefits to consumers: 34 percent of Americans remember seeing responsible gaming messaging in the past year, up five points from 2020. Super Bowl bettors were even more likely to see responsibility content, with 53 percent seeing responsible gaming messaging in the past year.

«This data is an encouraging sign that our efforts to ground the expansion of sports betting in responsible gaming is taking hold,» stated Miller. «Responsible gaming is core to legal sports betting’s long-term success, and this is borne out by continued demand for consumer protections only available in the legal market.»

One part of the industry’s effort to broaden consumer awareness of legal, responsible betting is the AGA’s Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly. campaign which—along with its partners, the National Hockey League (NHL), PGA TOUR, NASCAR, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and Vegas Golden Knights—educates fans on the fundamentals of responsible sports betting.

Background

  • 25 states and Washington, DC have legalized sports betting, with 21 legal markets operational.
  • 13 states currently have active or pre-filed legislation to legalize sports betting.
  • More than $21 billion was wagered on sports in 2020, up from $13 billion in 2019, generating more than $210 million in state and local taxes.
  • Mobile wagering has accounted for 82 percent of legal sports wagers nationwide during the pandemic.
  • Previous AGA research found that more than 33 million Americans planned to bet on this year’s NFL season.

Methodology
Morning Consult conducted the online survey on behalf of the AGA between Jan. 25-27, 2021, among a national sample of 2,198 adults. The data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based on age, race/ethnicity, gender, educational attainment, and region. The margin of error is +/-2 percent and greater among subgroups. Bettors include those who expect to place a bet online, with a bookie, with a casino sportsbook, in a pool or squares contest, or casually with family or friends.

About the AGA 
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. The AGA’s members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers, and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.

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New Compact Infrared Hyperspectral Camera Changes the Game and Promises Easier Airborne Hyperspectral Surveys

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Airborne hyperspectral surveys are notoriously challenging: complex measurement devices and cumbersome support equipment need to be installed aboard the aircraft while the massive amounts of collected data require heavy post-processing to generate meaningful results.

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QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Airborne hyperspectral surveys are notoriously challenging: complex measurement devices and cumbersome support equipment need to be installed aboard the aircraft while the massive amounts of collected data require heavy post-processing to generate meaningful results.

But Quebec-based infrared camera manufacturer Telops has put its mind to simplify this process. Building on the world-renowned Hyper-Cam – the gold-standard in standoff hyperspectral imaging – Telops has developed a new compact hyperspectral imaging system: the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini, paving the way to a striking revolution in infrared hyperspectral imaging.

At just 50 pounds and with a volume of roughly one cubic foot, the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini can be installed into small aircrafts in minutes, allowing for increased efficiency at reduced operational cost, and without compromising performance.

The Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini uses the spectral signal measured in the longwave infrared to detect and identify gases and minerals. It can be used to spot indicator minerals during geological exploration missions, to provide true signature measurement of military targets, to detect gas leaks at an oil plant, or to quantify VOC emissions to support environmental compliance efforts.

«In the past, we needed two strong people to raise the airborne platform, and it took at least a couple of hours to install. It was not a small feat! Now the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini is so small it could fit in your backpack. Installation is easier, and smaller aircrafts can be used,» says Philippe Lagueux, scientific product line manager.

INNOVATIVE IMAGE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

In-flight operation of the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini is simple: the software continuously adapts system parameters to the everchanging flight conditions, and a state-of-the-art active stabilization platform coupled with a re-engineered Image Motion Compensation system brings unprecedented mapping and targeting capabilities.

MAXIMIZED FLEXIBILITY AND IMAGE QUALITY

Once in the air, the control and processing unit can automate the data acquisition process or allow the user to retain full control over acquisition parameters.

«The Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini offers the best sensitivity and spectral resolution available, and is user-selectable up to 0.5 cm-1. This, coupled with swappable fore-optics, maximizes measurement flexibility and ensures optimal ground coverage at all times,» says Lagueux.

REAL-TIME DETECTION

With an optional plug-in, the control and processing unit can run powerful data analysis algorithms to present gas detection, identification, and quantification results in real-time, allowing the user to make fast and informed decisions.

«We are proud and very excited about the launch of this new generation of the Hyper-Cam after years of intense development engineering. The Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini is tailored to the requirements of modern remote sensing and will without a doubt contribute to the success of our scientific customers in the field of remote sensing,» says Lagueux.

See the Hyper-Cam Airborne Mini in action in this video.

About Telops

Telops is a leading supplier of hyperspectral imaging systems and high-performance infrared cameras for defence, industrial, and academic research applications. The Telops Hyper-Cam is an advanced thermal hyperspectral imaging system available in ground-based or airborne configurations.

Telops also offers high-performance scientific infrared cameras, including the MS-IR series of multispectral cameras, which offer high-speed spectral signature analysis; the FAST-IR cameras, which offer up to 100 000 frames per second and are perfect for the analysis of dynamic events; and the HD-IR series of high-definition infrared cameras, which are ideal for the detection of challenging targets.

All Telops thermal infrared imaging systems offer exceptional accuracy and sensitivity in a fully ruggedized enclosure.

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MassageLuXe Ranked a Top Franchise In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 42nd Annual Franchise 500

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MassageLuXe, a leading massage franchise, recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise…

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MassageLuXe, a leading massage franchise, recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks MassageLuXe as #270, from #297 in 2019, for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power.

«2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but it was also a year of unusual opportunity,» says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur editor-in-chief. «Franchises were able to be nimble and innovative, serving the needs of franchisees and customers in ways that will resonate for many years to come. We believe that, when we eventually look back on this time, we’ll see it as a moment when many brands defined themselves for the future.»

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 42-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The key factors that go into the evaluation include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order. The Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. The brand’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

«Being recognized by Entrepreneur as one of the top 500 franchises is a real honor,» says MassageLuXe CEO Mark Otter. «Everyone on our team works hard, and it is great to see that hard work pay off. We are excited to be on this journey and can’t wait to watch MassageLuXe continue to grow in the coming years.»

MassageLuXe is a fast-growing massage and spa franchise that provides luxurious treatments to clients across the country. The demand for massage services is growing rapidly as more people seek out the health benefits of this time-honored practice. MassageLuXe offers services to help clients relax, remove pain and restore health.

To view MassageLuXe in the full ranking, visit http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2021 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 26.

About MassageLuXe
Founded in 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri, MassageLuXe is a fast-growing franchise-based spa company with a mission to provide an unparalleled experience that supports and encourages health, wellbeing, and quality of life. MassageLuXe delivers the highest quality massage, facial, and waxing services in a comfortable, relaxing, and luxurious environment.

Massage is a service that improves health, promotes relaxation and overall wellbeing for the consumer, and has been practiced throughout the world for thousands of years. MassageLuXe currently has 69 locations across 16 states and is planning to expand to 250 locations in the next five years.

For more information about MassageLuXe, please go to https://massageluxe.com/.
For franchising information about MassageLuXe, please go to https://franchise.massageluxe.com/.

About Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur magazine is a national business publication based in Irvine, California. For nearly 40 years, Entrepreneur has been the definitive guide to all the diverse challenges of business ownership.

Published 12 times a year, the magazine is available by subscription and on newsstands in the United States and Canada, both in print and now a mobile app.

Media Contact

Dori Moffitt, MassageLuXe, 919-238-6340, dmoffitt@919marketing.com

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