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NAMTECH students put India on the global skills map, secure Bronze at WorldSkills 2024 in Industry 4.0

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GANDHINAGAR, India, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NAMTECH (New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology), a pioneering institute for experiential, hands-on learning in Industry 4.0 technologies, is proud to share that Sathyajith Balakrishnan and Dhrumilkumar Dhirendrakumar Gandhi, mechanical engineers from its inaugural batch, have won the bronze medal in the Industry 4.0 category at the prestigious WorldSkills Competition 2024. The event took place in Lyon, France, from 10th to 15th September 2024.

The WorldSkills Competition, popularly known as the ‘Olympics of Skills’, is held biennially and is the gold standard of skills excellence, inspiring young people to achieve their ambition and help them turn their passion into a profession. This year’s contest saw young professionals from 89 countries compete in various categories over five days in September. India achieved 13th position overall, securing 4 bronze medals and 12 medals of excellence along the way, reinforcing Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India the skill capital of the world through initiatives like the Skill India mission.

Balakrishnan and Gandhi, both from NAMTECH’s maiden International Professional Master’s Program (iPMP 2024) cohort, represented India as champions of the India Skills competition, the national chapter of WorldSkills. Their win secured India’s first-ever podium finish on the global stage in the Industry 4.0 category, which tests for skills related to manufacturing execution systems (MES), automation (simulation, digital twin), connectivity (cloud computing, cybersecurity, IIoT) and intelligence (data analytics & visualization, Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning). These skills are essential for companies to thrive in the rapidly evolving, digital first world.

Balakrishnan, 24, from Thrissur, Kerala, joined NAMTECH after completing his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in design and manufacturing. At NAMTECH, he pursued the International Professional Master’s Program in Smart Manufacturing. Commenting on the learning environment at NAMTECH that helped equip him for WorldSkills, Balakrishnan said, “I learned to be more observant and to respond instead of reacting.”

Gandhi, 23, from Sankarda, Vadodara, Gujarat, enrolled in the same program after earning his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering. Reflecting on his experience representing India and NAMTECH at WorldSkills, Gandhi said, “Winning in Lyon taught me to always put in the maximum effort; everything else will follow.”

Mr. Arunkumar Pillai, Director General of NAMTECH, said, “As one of the few institutions in India to offer comprehensive one-year postgraduate program in Industry 4.0, this achievement by our students highlights NAMTECH’s innovative pedagogy. It is a remarkable achievement for our one-year-old institution, showcasing the exceptional quality of our faculty. Through our experiential learning model, students master systems and components, empowering them to design and create solutions independently. Our programs transform graduates into world-class professionals ready to contribute to digital and sustainability initiatives across industries.”

Dishank Upadhaya, Senior Lecturer in Smart Manufacturing at NAMTECH, played a pivotal role in training Balakrishnan and Gandhi, serving as an expert for India. Dishank has also completed the mandatory assessment training to become an assessor at WorldSkills in the Industry 4.0 category.

About NAMTECH

At NAMTECH (New Age Makers’ Institute of Technology), we inspire humane capital through practical career preparation for Industry 4.0, ensuring our students remain relevant in an evolving talent ecosystem. Our holistic learning model, rooted in India’s civilizational heritage, accelerates students’ capacity to make a positive impact through technology, both in India and abroad.

We believe that technical education and conscience are intertwined, nurturing our students to emerge as engineers and conscientious citizens. Our experiential model prioritizes learning by doing, transforming traditional pedagogy into an engaging, hands-on experience. NAMTECH graduates are conscious technologists, equipped with the intellectual confidence to innovate, take risks, and push boundaries.

Our state-of-the-art campus features industry-grade tools and simulated labs. Through exceptional industry partnerships and collaborations with global academia, we align our pedagogy with international manufacturing, engineering and technological standards, enabling students to tackle real-world challenges.

To learn more, visit https://www.namtech.ac/

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

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Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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