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Acurion Unveils Rebrand, New Leadership Team, and Series A Fundraising Launch

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April 9, 2025

LA JOLLA, Calif., April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acurion, formerly known as io9, today announced its official rebranding as part of a strategic initiative to align with its evolving mission and future vision. The transformation includes a refreshed brand identity and the appointment of a dynamic leadership team to drive the company’s next phase of growth.

“io9—now Acurion—has a critical mission: to make precision medicine a reality for more cancer patients,” said Scott Lippman MD., medical co-founder and Board member. “My colleagues and I witness the suffering that occurs in oncology every day because the journey from diagnosis to therapeutic selection is costly, time consuming, and confusing, causing life-threatening delays in front-line treatment. Much of the anguish of this uncertainty can be alleviated by providing oncologists with clinically actionable tumor genomic information, to ensure that every patient has access to the right treatment as quickly as possible, so they get the best chance at a positive outcome. There is no question that this approach is the future of precision oncology.”

Featured on CNN‘s Global Innovations series, Acurion’s DeepHRD artificial intelligence platform, OncoGaze™, is a transformative approach to precision oncology that enables rapid identification of the genomic biomarkers used to determine precision therapies, directly from routine tumor biopsy slides. This reduces the time from diagnosis to curative first-line treatment from weeks to mere seconds and makes the approach readily accessible worldwide. “Acurion’s approach is truly paradigm-shifting”, said Web Cavenee, Ph.D., scientific co-founder and Board member. “The promise of precision medicine has been hampered by the tissues and time needed for genomic analysis. Its cost also limits access and is an increasing concern for healthcare payers. OncoGaze addresses each of these issues.”

Not only does OncoGaze deliver insights instantaneously and affordably—it is also proven to be remarkably more accurate than FDA-approved genomic testing, identifying complex molecular patterns hidden in the tissue architecture of tumors, often undetectable even by molecular assays. Acurion’s AI technology is the only one of its kind to have been in the coveted Journal of Clinical Oncology and it has been well received by the oncology community, signaling growing excitement about this approach. Bringing this to market for patient benefit will be in the hands of an experienced and passionate team.

New Leadership Team

Acurion has appointed a world-class team of executives with deep expertise in life sciences, technology, and finance to accelerate its mission of innovation in precision oncology:

Rick Fultz, Chief Executive Officer – A veteran in the life sciences industry, Fultz has spent 15 years guiding companies toward growth allowing them to deliver value to patients and healthcare systems. His strategic vision and business development expertise will be key in guiding Acurion forward.

Feng Cao Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer – An expert in operational management, Cao will oversee the company’s commercial growth as well as regulatory and reimbursement strategy.

Ludmil Alexandrov, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer – A leading figure in cancer genomics, Alexandrov will direct Acurion’s scientific initiatives, advancing precision medicine and oncology research.

Erik Bergstrom Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer – With extensive experience in computational biology and AI, Bergstrom leads platform development at Acurion and led development of OncoGaze as a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Alexandrov’s lab.

Shelly Vandertie, Vice President of Finance – Vandertie brings deep expertise in financial strategy and planning, overseeing Acurion’s financial operations and growth planning.

“I am thrilled to welcome Rick Fultz as CEO,” said Magda Marquet, Ph.D., co-founder and board chair. “Rick is a dynamic, high-energy leader who is deeply committed to advancing patient care. He brings a wealth of experience in commercial operations, business development, and international relations, which will be invaluable to our mission. In a short time, he has assembled an outstanding management team and forged key partnerships in both academia and industry. We are excited for the impact his leadership will have on Acurion’s growth and success.”

“I am honored to lead Acurion during this important stage,” said Rick Fultz, CEO. “I am in awe of our exceptional scientists, clinicians, board members, and staff, and I am truly humbled to work alongside such a dedicated team on this important mission. Many aspects of this opportunity stood out to me, but none more than the chance to work with our inventor, Dr. Ludmil Alexandrov. As one of the most highly cited and influential computational AI biologists in the world, Ludmil is a standout talent even among the many brilliant minds at UCSD. Working with him feels like catching an ascending rocket by the tail. Together with our team and advisors, we are positioned to drive meaningful advancements in precision oncology.”

Series A Fundraising Launch
With its leadership team in place, Acurion is focused on expanding partnerships with academic institutions, patient advocacy groups, molecular profiling and industry leaders. The company will officially launch its Series A fundraising on April 15th to support its continued growth and innovation.

About Acurion
Acurion is revolutionizing frontline cancer care by equipping oncologists with critical genomic activity insights to get cancer patients onto the right treatments faster. The company’s mission is to accelerate the translation of its life-saving AI technology into the clinical arena to make a real, immediate and profound difference in therapy for patients worldwide.

Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, Acurion collaborates with leading research institutions, patient advocacy groups, and industry partners to advance precision oncology. Please visit www.acurionhealth.com to learn more.

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Acurion, Inc.
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Aptech Appoints Jeremy James as President

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October 27, 2026

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aptech is excited to announce the appointment of Jeremy James as its new President. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in high-trust SaaS markets focused on operational excellence, Jeremy has a proven record of strategic growth.

With a robust background in computer science, Jeremy brings a strong technology foundation to his leadership role. This technical expertise shapes his visionary approach, emphasizing trust, continuous innovation, and the thoughtful application of technology. Jeremy aims to simplify complex workflows, enhance system efficiency, and enable smarter, data-driven decision-making for hotels navigating today’s dynamic business landscape.

At the center of his leadership strategy is a relentless focus on customer success. Jeremy recognizes that a unified and thoughtful approach to technology is essential for driving real-world business outcomes. He is dedicated to ensuring that Aptech’s solutions empower customers to operate more efficiently, make better strategic decisions, and achieve sustained, measurable results across their operations.

Jeremy shared, “Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead in high‑trust environments where integrity, accountability, and respect for people were foundational to long‑term success. Those principles continue to guide how I approach leadership and partnership.”

Jake Lewis, President at Jonas Hospitality, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Jeremy to the Jonas Hospitality family. Jeremy brings a wealth of experience, a proven track record in SaaS innovation, and a clear vision for operational excellence. His commitment to integrity and customer-centric leadership aligns perfectly with our core values.”

For more information about Aptech and its hospitality financial management solutions, visit www.aptech-inc.com.

About Aptech

From its entrepreneurial beginnings, Aptech has been a pioneer of hospitality software technology, delivering innovative solutions for over 50 years with a vision of connecting people with the relevant data needed to solve significant problems in the hospitality and service industries.

Aptech’s integrated suite of solutions includes PVNG, PVNG Fixed Asset Management, Execuvue, and TVNG, which comprise an integrated technology ecosystem designed to help hoteliers at both the corporate and property levels understand their financial and operational data and provide actionable insights. These solutions focus on scalable accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management, and are used by more than 3,500 hotel properties across North America.

Aptech is a proud member of the Jonas Hospitality family of brands.

Learn more at https://www.aptech-inc.com/.

About Jonas Hospitality

Jonas Hospitality is a family of hospitality brands unifying the guest journey through innovative technology.

Serving over 60,000 hotels globally, our industry-leading providers utilize cutting-edge technology solutions to meet the critical business needs of our customers. Our growing portfolio of brands includes Aptech, Ariane, b4checkin, Bookassist, Jonas Chorum, Jonas Unify, Leonardo, SpaSoft, Springer-Miller Systems, & Vizergy. These brands are industry leaders in their respective areas, solving a wide range of hotelier’s operational, accounting, marketing, and distribution needs.

Each brand within Jonas Hospitality has a dedicated team working on, and supporting their solutions. These brands are brought together via Jonas Unify which allows us to bridge the gap between best-of-breed and all-in-one solutions while building high-quality, high-performing features faster.

Learn about our brands and solutions at www.jonashospitality.com

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HitPaw VikPea V6.0.0 Unveils AI Enhancement Agent, Gemini Omni Integration, and More

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October 27, 2026

NEW YORK, October 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V6.0.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement platform. This release introduces intelligent AI Enhancement Agent, improved low-light enhancement, local export for AI Generative Model, and the new Gemini Omni video generation model, delivering greater flexibility and efficiency for creators.

What’s New in HitPaw VikPea V6.0.0

AI Enhancement Agent

HitPaw VikPea introduces the AI Enhancement Agent. By simply describing the desired enhancement effects (or leaving the field blank), the application automatically analyzes the video’s quality and generates three recommended enhancement options with preview windows, allowing users to compare the results and select the most suitable AI model.

Low-Light Enhancement Model Upgrade

HitPaw VikPea upgrades its AI Low-light Enhancement Model to deliver sharper visuals, richer details, and more faithful color reproduction. The improvements enhance image clarity while preserving colors closer to those in the original footage.

Optimized Handling for Large Cloud Exports

To reduce queue resource demands, bandwidth consumption, and cloud processing costs associated with large files, HitPaw VikPea guides users to contact the support team for manual processing or switch to local export when a cloud export is expected to exceed 50 GB.

Local Export for AI Generative Models

High-end systems meeting hardware requirements (NVIDIA VRAM >= 16 GB, RAM >= 32 GB) gain access to local generative AI model execution, enabling unlimited local processing and exports without consuming AI points.

Gemini Omni Model Integration

The update incorporates Google’s Gemini Omni model into the video generation workflow, allowing high-quality video creation using custom text prompts and uploaded media.

AI Compute Sharing Node

HitPaw VikPea introduces an opt-in AI Compute Sharing Node Network that invites eligible high-performance devices to contribute computing resources to AI tasks, with credits awarded as rewards. Tasks run only when devices are idle and meet system requirements. Participation is voluntary, users retain control over the program, and they can withdraw at any time without affecting normal device use.

Compatibility and Price

HitPaw VikPea is compatible with both Windows and macOS, ensuring accessibility for creators worldwide. Users can try the new features via a free trial, or purchase the full package starting from $43.19/month.

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About HitPaw

HitPaw is a cutting-edge company redefining the AI editing field with innovation, creativity, efficiency, and simplicity as its core values. The company empowers millions of users worldwide with AI-powered tools for video, image, and audio editing, enhancing, and conversion. HitPaw’s flagship products are trusted by content creators, marketers, and educators for their simplicity and cutting-edge technology.

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Notari launches Founder Edition N1 Pro AI Notetaker, an AI notetaking system that makes the transcript a starting point for deeper thinking

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October 27, 2026

Founded by Keychron Co-Founder Paul Tan, Notari pairs a sleek recording device with an AI workspace that helps users question, develop and act on what they capture

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Notari launched direct-to-consumer sales for N1 Pro AI Notetaker, an AI notetaking system designed to function as a thinking partner for conversations, meetings and personal ideas. The system consists of two components: a credit-card-sized recorder and an AI-powered app. The Founder Edition is available through an early-access program at notarilabs.com for a limited-time introductory price of $129.99 USD (MSRP $189 USD) in the United States and U.S. territories, with additional countries planned.

Our goal at Notari is to bring transcription capabilities to more people and organizations, giving them an easier, more customizable way to connect real-world information with their own AI.

At just 0.17″ (4.4 mm) thick, the N1 Pro AI Notetaker recorder is a device that attaches magnetically to the back of a smartphone and captures conversations, meetings, lectures and thoughts at the press of a button. Recordings are stored locally, and a built-in contact microphone can capture the other side of phone calls without requiring speaker mode. The Notari AI Notetaker software turns recordings into searchable transcripts and structured summaries, then provides an AI workspace where users can question the material, develop ideas and decide what comes next.

How N1 Pro AI Notetaker extends beyond the transcript

While many AI notetakers can reduce the work involved in recording, transcribing and summarizing conversations, N1 Pro AI Notetaker is designed to help users continue working with that information.

Key capabilities of the system include:

Record locally before deciding what to process: The recorder includes 32GB of local storage and does not require an internet connection while recording. Users always choose which files to transfer for transcription and AI processing in the app.Capture virtual meetings without a bot: Desktop recording captures system audio and in-person sound without requiring a bot to join the call.Move from recording to structured information: The app distinguishes between different speakers and turns recordings into searchable transcripts and structured summaries that users can correct and edit.Ask questions and develop ideas: Users can query captured material to retrieve details, identify unresolved issues and examine alternative perspectives, then use AI to develop what they learn further.Choose between multiple AI models: Users can select ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok through integrations managed by Notari.Option to use the software without the hardware: Notari AI Notetaker can be used independently of the recording device, with recording handled in-app.

“Our goal at Notari is to bring transcription capabilities to more people and organizations, giving them an easier, more customizable way to connect real-world information with their own AI,” said Paul Tan, Founder and CEO of Notari, Co-Founder and former COO of Keychron. “That connection gives AI the context it needs to better support us.”

A personal knowledge system built around user-controlled information

The recording device measures 3.58″ × 2.32″ × 0.17″ and weighs just 54.8g. Four MEMS microphones capture ambient audio, with best recording performance within five metres and recording at distances of up to nine metres under suitable indoor conditions. A 660 mAh battery supports up to 40 hours of continuous recording and up to 60 days of standby time, with approximately two hours required for USB-C charging. Available in Space Black and Silver, the device includes a magnetic adapter ring, USB-C charging cable and one-year limited warranty. A built-in screen indicates when recording is active.

Notari AI Notetaker is available via iOS mobile app (Android coming in November) and web browser, with dedicated desktop apps planned.

The Founder Edition N1 Pro AI Notetaker recorder includes unlimited free standard-model transcription for life on recordings made directly with the device, one complimentary month of the Pro Plan, and access to the Founder Community, where early customers can suggest ideas, provide feedback and vote on future features. With its core features in place at launch, N1 Pro AI Notetaker will continue to evolve through additional features and improvements planned for upcoming releases.

Free and paid subscription plans are also available, including the Plus Plan ($14.99 USD per month) with 2,000 credits for advanced transcription models, and the Pro Plan ($29.99 USD per month), which includes unlimited standard-model transcription and 4,000 advanced-model credits. Files selected for transcription and AI processing are uploaded to Notari’s AWS cloud infrastructure, where data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Users can delete individual recordings and other content from Notari’s servers, and user data is not used to train AI models.

“Too many products are built around restrictions,” continued Tan. “We created Notari to give users the most freedom in how they record, transcribe and work with AI so they can spend less time navigating limitations and more time making better decisions and doing better work.”

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About Notari

Notari builds connected hardware and software tools that help people capture information, think clearly and develop ideas over time. Founded by Paul Tan, Co-Founder and former COO of Keychron, where he led product design and innovation, Notari brings together a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, writers, developers and thinkers. With backgrounds spanning product design, filmmaking and software development, the team draws on its own experience creating and building products to develop the next generation of notetaking and document tools for capturing information, developing ideas and supporting creative work.

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