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Stone Group, A Converge Company, Announces Change of Leadership

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TORONTO and GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stone Technologies Ltd., A Converge Technology Solutions Corp. Company, (“Stone” or “Stone Group”) today announced the departure of current CEO, Simon Harbridge. Since joining Stone Group in 2005, Simon has driven the company’s transformation from a £38 million education focused OEM to a £160 million technology reseller with a sustainable and circular approach to the provision of IT and related services. Current Stone Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, Tim Westbrook, will assume the role of Converge UK Managing Director, effective January 1, 2025.

Following several senior leadership roles in Europe, North America, and APAC, Tim Westbrook joined Stone Group in 2018. Since then, he has strategically led the company’s education and public sector business and continues to drive Stone’s growth and presence in the UK SMB and enterprise space. Under Tim’s sales leadership, Stone has enjoyed six consecutive years of growth as it continues to solidify a leading position in the UK IT solutions and services marketplace.

“It has been two years since Stone was acquired by Converge Technology Solutions and, having overseen the first part of the organization’s integration into Converge, now is the perfect time for the company to transition leadership,” stated Simon Harbridge. “I am incredibly proud and privileged to have led the fantastic team at Stone during a period of exciting growth and transformation.”

“I thank Simon for his leadership, dedication, and professional commitment over the last two years,” stated Greg Berard, Chief Executive Officer of Converge. “Simon has shown great commitment in helping grow Converge across the UK and expand our services portfolio to address our customers’ unique ongoing needs with innovative technologies. We’re looking forward to the evolution of Converge UK that will continue under Tim Westbrook.”

About Converge

Converge Technology Solutions Corp. is a services-led, software-enabled, IT & Cloud Solutions provider focused on delivering industry-leading solutions. Converge’s global approach delivers advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), application modernization, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital workplace offerings to clients across various industries. The Company supports these solutions with advisory, implementation, and managed services expertise across all major IT vendors in the marketplace. This multi-faceted approach enables Converge to address the unique business and technology requirements for all clients in the public and private sectors. For more information, visit convergetp.com.

For further information contact: Converge Technology Solutions Corp., Email: investors@convergetp.com, Phone: 416-360-1495

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Michael Johnson Promoted to VP of Technical Services for Astro Pak

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Astro Pak promotes Michael Johnson to Vice President of Technical Services, now overseeing both the Technical Services and Engineering Services Groups. A seasoned expert in spaceflight hardware cleaning, Johnson aims to drive innovation in high-purity cleaning and support Astro Pak’s growth. The Technical Services Group focuses on pioneering industry processes, while the Engineering Services Group advises on facility design for longevity and safety.

COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Astro Pak announces that Michael Johnson has been promoted to its Vice President of Technical Services. He is stepping up from his previous role as Director of Technical Services for the company. His new role places both the Technical Services Group (TSG) and the Engineering Services Group (ESG) under common leadership. The TSG is Astro Pak’s Research and Development group made up of subject matter experts with deep knowledge gained through many years of experience in their respective fields. This team is dedicated to developing new, industry-leading processes and chemistries, some of which become the industry standards. Additionally, the group also serves as an internal consulting resource for Astro Pak’s Field Services and Cleanroom divisions in providing expert advice on resolving its clients’ most challenging projects. Meanwhile, the ESG is a relatively new, customer-facing resource which can be engaged to consult on best practices when designing new facilities to maximize their maintainability to ensure longevity and product safety.

“Our mission is to position Astro Pak on the technological forefront of precision and high-purity cleaning, providing ongoing support for sales, operations, and business development.”

Mr. Johnson himself is a recognized subject matter expert in the highly specialized field of precision cleaning of spaceflight hardware. He joined Astro Pak in March of 2021 after a career of nearly 30 years at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There, his work included serving as General Manager of the Chemical Analysis Laboratory and Spaceflight Hardware Precision Cleaning and Refurbishment Operation which included the Space Shuttle program. His other work included designing facility equipment and solvent delivery system as well as working with Boeing and NASA to replace the environmentally hazardous Freon 113 solvent. He also led a team collaborating with Lockheed to clean a contaminated titanium tubing system onboard the Orion space capsule without the need to remove it.

In his new role, Mr. Johnson plans on continuing his mandate “to build and lead a department whose mission is to position Astro Pak on the technological forefront of precision and high purity cleaning and to provide ongoing technical support for sales, operations, and business development.

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Mary Cheng, Astro Pak, 9492700812, marketing@astropak.com, https://astropak.com/ 

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Revolutionizing Heart Health: Frontier X Plus Gains FDA Clearance

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fourth Frontier, a medical technology company based out of New York and Bangalore, announced the 510(k) clearance of the Frontier X Plus from the U.S. FDA. The Frontier X Plus is an innovative single-lead, continuous ECG monitor that is worn around the chest and wirelessly relays the user’s ECG instantly to remote dashboards. A range of advanced algorithms identify and classify cardiac rhythm as Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Normal Sinus Rhythm, or Atrial Fibrillation. The device demonstrated best-in-class signal quality during a range of motions including during intense exercise. The wearable ECG monitor further demonstrated equivalence in the classification of cardiac arrhythmias when compared with the conventional 12-lead ECG, through clinical trials in India and the US.

According to the Center for Disease Control, one person dies every 33 seconds from Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and CVDs are responsible for one in every five deaths in the US. The American Heart Association reports that between three to six million Americans have reported an incidence of Atrial Fibrillation. This number is expected to rise to 16 million by 2050. Atrial Fibrillation has been described as a global epidemic and is a key indicator of reduced morbidity and mortality in individuals of all age groups. Globally, the incidence and prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) has been increasingly observed in younger individuals and is one of the leading reasons for premature death.

“We have seen cardiac arrhythmias develop in individuals of all ages, and the incidence is significantly higher for individuals who are both active and have cardiac health risk factors. The percentage of population that falls in the confluence of these categories is continuously rising. Since the FX+ is able to capture ECGs during all kinds of motion and activity, we think this will be a game changer and significantly improve the early detection of cardiovascular disease,” said Manav Bhushan, co-founder and CEO of Fourth Frontier.

With this clearance, the company plans to enter the US market as a prescription based, class II medical device. Fourth Frontier will partner with Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) and cardiac rehabilitation centers to offer at-home remote monitoring services. In the near future, the company has plans to introduce AI algorithms which analyse the ECG for early diagnosis of different kinds of heart conditions, a potential breakthrough for people using the device in their everyday lives.

About Fourth Frontier:

Fourth Frontier is a pioneering health tech company that builds and offers products and services for monitoring and improving heart health for people across the world.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality across the globe. Despite its importance, affordable products and services to monitor and improve heart health from the comfort of the home have not been available to consumers. Fourth Frontier is committed to solving this important problem.
With over 150 million minutes of data, 120,000+ users, and a presence in 4,000+ cities across 50+ countries, the device is trusted by people who want to enhance their heart health and fitness.
To learn more about Fourth Frontier, please visit www.fourthfrontier.com, or follow us on Linkedin or Twitter.

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/R E P E A T — MEDIA ADVISORY- Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories to Make Critical Minerals Infrastructure Announcement/

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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ – Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a critical minerals infrastructure announcement on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Caroline Wawzonek Northwest Territories Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Media availability will follow.

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Time: 2 p.m. MT

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

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