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KONZA National Network Announces Launch of Birth Connect

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 Addressing Critical Needs in Maternal and Infant Health Data Sharing

TOPEKA, Kan., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KONZA National Network, a non-profit Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Designated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN™), today announced the launch of Birth Connect to provide timely alerts to OB/GYNs that a birth parent under their care has delivered a baby.

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, according to a March 2024 report by The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The report, “Interoperability of Maternity Health Care Records,” emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive and timely data sharing to improve health outcomes for birth parents and newborns.

KONZA’s Birth Connect directly responds to this call by linking medical records of birth parents and newborns, ensuring that healthcare providers in the full continuum of care have access to complete and accurate data. This enables quicker response to potential complications and supports health needs in the early stages of life, while ensuring effective care coordination, seamless post-birth transition and continuous health monitoring.

Bridging the Data Gap

This innovative, first-of-its-kind product solves several persistent problems:

Due to interoperability issues between electronic medical records, physicians outside the birth hospital may not know about the birth for days or weeks, causing critical delays in providing essential immediate care for both parent and baby.

Infant medical record loss is common because newborns are often initially named “Baby Girl/Baby Boy + parent’s last name,” making it difficult to link records once the baby receives a full name.

Accurate birth outcomes are essential for quality improvement initiatives, as incomplete data prevents a full understanding of issues related to poor outcomes.

Key Features

Birth Connect facilitates advanced data collection to ensure high-quality data sharing, reducing the risk of infant medical record loss and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Birth Connect’s timely alerts for NICU admissions enhances newborn safety and care quality while enabling healthcare providers to analyze prevention efforts and identify public health trends.

The integration of Birth Connect streamlines Quality Reporting, reducing the manual workload typically associated with it, while improving the workflow for healthcare providers to ensure critical health information is promptly available.

The Pilot Site 

KONZA worked closely with Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut to develop and pilot Birth Connect throughout 2023 and early 2024.

“Hartford Healthcare was honored to be the pilot site for KONZA’s Birth Connect product,” said Lisa Shubitowski, Interoperability Solutions Architect. ”Birth Connect allows us to utilize existing technologies in new and innovative ways to communicate critical health events to healthcare providers in the community in support of our patients.” 

Unique Alerting Use Cases

KONZA is committed to investing in the development of products that leverage HIE data to address emerging critical health and communication challenges that are national in scope and too complex for a single system to manage.

“Alerting products are rapidly evolving,” said Laura McCrary, EdD, President and CEO of KONZA. “Traditionally used to notify providers of patient admissions and discharges, these systems can now alert providers about critical health events or high-risk situations. KONZA has now developed and deployed three key clinical alert modalities, and we are collaborating with University of Connecticut researchers on the development of a fourth for suicide prevention.”

KONZA’s other alerting products include:

Multidrug-Resistant Organism (MDRO) Alerts: Notify hospitals of active MDRO diagnoses, enabling rapid implementation of transmission-based safety protocols.

Behavioral Health Alerts: Provide clinicians with critical insights into a patient’s behavioral health history and ICD diagnosis codes after emergency department visits for mental illness.

About KONZA: www.konza.org

Contact:
Katy Brown
785-220-1535 | kbrown@konza.org

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iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, Supporting Focus Across Global and Indian Markets

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LONDON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iFOREX today announced its recent admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker IFRX, at a market valuation of approximately £43.3 million. This milestone marks a significant step in the Company’s long-term growth strategy and supports its continued expansion across international markets, including a growing focus on India.

With over 30 years of experience in the online trading industry, iFOREX has established a strong global presence built on proprietary technology, consistent innovation, and disciplined risk management. The Company continues to deliver advanced trading solutions alongside a high standard of client support, designed to meet the evolving needs of retail traders in dynamic markets.

Through its proprietary web-based and mobile trading platforms, iFOREX provides access to over 900 financial instruments, including foreign exchange, commodities, indices, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs. The Company continuously enhances its technology and product offering to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient trading experience for its global client base.

India represents an increasingly important market for iFOREX, supported by a rapidly growing base of digitally engaged traders and rising interest in global financial markets. The Company aims to strengthen its presence by offering localized support, tailored educational resources, and technology-driven solutions aligned with the needs of Indian traders.

The Company’s admission to the London Stock Exchange enhances its visibility and credibility as a global fintech provider, focusing on investing in platform development, optimizing client experience, and scaling its international operations to support long-term growth.

“Our listing on the London Stock Exchange represents an important milestone in iFOREX’s evolution as a global trading provider,” said Itai Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer of iFOREX. “We see significant potential in the Indian market, driven by strong demand for digital trading solutions and increasing participation in global markets. We remain committed to expanding our presence in India while continuing to invest in technology, innovation, and client experience.”

iFOREX will continue to monitor market developments, adapt its offering to the needs of traders across different regions, and focus on delivering reliable services, transparent trading conditions, and long-term value to its clients and stakeholders.

Find out more here: iFOREX Website

This press release is intended solely for media use. It is not meant for individual investors and does not contain personal advice or recommendations.

 

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iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, offering Cryptocurrency trading (CFDs) Across Global and LATAM Markets

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LONDON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iFOREX today announced its admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker IFRX, with a market valuation of approximately £43.3 million. This milestone represents a major step in the Company’s global growth strategy and supports its continued expansion across international markets, including cryptocurrency CFD trading for retail investors in Latin America (LATAM) and beyond.

The listing underscores iFOREX’s commitment to combining traditional financial instruments with the evolving opportunities presented by the cryptocurrency market. Over the past decade, iFOREX has offered retail traders access to a broad portfolio of crypto CFDs, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and a growing range of other digital assets, alongside forex, commodities, indices, equities, and ETFs. The Company’s proprietary online and mobile platforms allow traders to seamlessly navigate both crypto and traditional markets from a single interface.

With more than 25 years of experience in online trading, iFOREX has built a solid global presence based on proprietary technology, disciplined risk management, and continuous innovation. By integrating crypto trading alongside traditional instruments, the Company provides traders with diversified opportunities, enhanced liquidity, and sophisticated tools to manage risk and capitalize on market trends.

Latin America represents a particularly high-growth region for cryptocurrency trading, supported by increasing digital adoption, rising interest in global financial markets, and a growing number of self-directed retail investors. iFOREX is committed to strengthening its presence in the region by offering localized services, multilingual support, and educational resources specifically designed to help LATAM clients engage confidently with both crypto and forex markets.

The LSE listing enhances iFOREX’s credibility and visibility as a global fintech provider while supporting its strategy to expand crypto trading offerings, scale operations, and provide long-term value to clients and shareholders. The Company continues to focus on platform innovation, regulatory compliance, and the development of tools that allow traders to execute informed and secure transactions across all available markets.

Itai Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer of iFOREX, commented:

“Our admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange represents a landmark moment for iFOREX and reflects our commitment to innovation in financial trading, including cryptocurrencies. Latin America presents strong growth potential in digital assets, and we are focused on providing robust, reliable platforms, localized education, and tools that empower traders to access opportunities across both crypto and traditional markets.”

Looking forward, iFOREX plans to expand its crypto product offering, explore emerging digital asset trends, and continue delivering a secure, innovative, and client-focused trading experience to retail investors worldwide.

 

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Temu and QIMA Partner to Strengthen Product Testing and Platform Compliance

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DUBLIN, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Temu, the global e-commerce platform, and QIMA, a leading testing, inspection, and certification company, today announced a partnership to strengthen product compliance and safety across the Temu platform. Under the partnership, QIMA’s testing and certification services will be integrated directly into Temu’s Seller Center, making compliance resources accessible to sellers.

QIMA will deliver independent product testing, on-site factory inspections, seller training programs, and digital compliance tools. Product testing will cover four initial categories: electrical and electronic goods, jewelry and gemstones, food contact materials, and light industrial products. Testing will be conducted against applicable regulatory and safety standards. QIMA will also conduct on-site factory inspections for selected sellers to verify production processes and supply chain practices at the source.

The Temu-QIMA partnership also includes structured training programs designed to help sellers better understand testing standards and regulatory requirements across markets, along with regular roundtables and workshops on evolving rules, policy developments, and compliance approaches.

“As e-commerce platforms serve more markets and more product categories, independent compliance infrastructure becomes essential, not optional,” said Pierre-Nicolas Disser, CEO of Consumer Products, QIMA. “This partnership, and particularly the integration into Temu’s Seller Center, is a step toward making compliance testing and certification a routine part of how sellers operate. That’s exactly the kind of work QIMA’s global network was built for.”

The partnership with QIMA builds on Temu’s broader product safety and compliance program. In 2025, the company invested approximately US$100 million globally in compliance, product safety, and quality control, with plans to double that investment in 2026. To date, Temu has established cooperation with more than 60 independent testing institutions worldwide. The partnership with QIMA represents one of the first integration of third-party compliance tools directly into the Temu Seller Center workflow.

“Temu prioritizes the safety of products on our platform, and our partnership with QIMA is a concrete step in that direction,” said a Temu spokesperson. “Together with QIMA, we are focused on providing consumers with a safe and trustworthy shopping experience, while making compliance resources more accessible to sellers on our platform.”

About Temu

Temu is a global e-commerce platform connecting consumers with millions of manufacturers, brands, and business partners. Operating in more than 90 markets worldwide, Temu is committed to providing affordable, high-quality products that enable customers to live better lives.

About QIMA

At QIMA, we are on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust. We have developed compliance solutions for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) that enable supply chain agility, sustainability, and product innovation. Our services are used by 30,000 businesses globally in the consumer products, agri-food and life sciences industries. What truly sets us apart is our unique culture of relentless care for our clients, and a commitment to offering intuitive solutions that blend deep tech and human intelligence; this is how QIMA continues to disrupt the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry.

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