Amanda Towner
Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.
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CAE is expanding its training capability in Europe with a new flight training location based in Oslo, Norway. “This expansion of our global training network will support the impressive pilot demand of airlines and operators based in the region – we estimate that there will be a need for... 10 July 2019
The United States defense and security arm of Thales recently appointed three new members to its board of directors: Gen. James L. Jones, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Dr. Ray O. Johnson, and Alan Kessler. These board members will support the organizational direction of Thales Defense & Security, Inc. and... 10 July 2019
ImmersiveTouch Inc. introduced a new surgical planning software suite for craniomaxillofacial surgeons at the ADT (Advanced Digital Technology in Head & Neck Reconstruction) Conference in Tokyo. The solution, called ImmersiveView Surgical Plan (IVSP), combines ImmersiveTouch’s expertise in medical imaging, surgical simulation and virtual reality (VR). The software suite saves... 10 July 2019
Thales’ services to the U.K. Royal Air Force, delivered by the ACE Training and Simulation team, have been recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The commendation was awarded in ‘recognition of exceptional qualities and personal sacrifices in the service of others,’ after forty years of providing training... 9 July 2019
CM Labs Simulations Inc. announced that Oceaneering Inc., has successfully integrated Vortex Studio into its planning and prototyping workflows for offshore tools, which will reduce the company’s training times and increase mission readiness. With clients looking for a long-term partner to deliver safe and stable maintenance operations for multiple-years to... 9 July 2019
CM Labs Simulations Inc. announced that Oceaneering Inc., has successfully integrated Vortex Studio into its planning and prototyping workflows for offshore tools, which will reduce the company’s training times and increase mission readiness. With clients looking for a long-term partner to deliver safe and stable maintenance operations for multiple-years to... 9 July 2019
RealWear Inc. announced an $80-million Series B financing round. RealWear will use the funds, which are a combination of equity and debt, to continue market expansion and accelerate its platform development. RealWear teamed with JPMorgan Chase & Co. to architect an investment syndicate led by Teradyne Inc. (TER), and includes... 9 July 2019
Intelligent Ultrasound Group plc has signed its first long-term licence and co-development agreement for its AI software with an ultrasound equipment manufacturer. The Group’s range of AI-based software aims to boost scanning quality and to streamline sonographer workflow in medical ultrasound specialties, such as anaesthesiology, obstetrics, gynaecology, radiology and... 9 July 2019
A survey conducted by Nurses.co.uk has shown that an overwhelming majority of NHS nurses believe staff shortages are putting patient safety at risk. In fact, only 1 percent of the more than 550 respondents disagreed with the notion that patient safety is at risk. Furthermore, 95 percent of nurses... 9 July 2019
Charlie Yingling The UIC College of Nursing is partnering with Erie Family Health Centers to create a one-year, post-graduate fellowship program called AdvancingPractice. The program will equip newly graduated advanced practice registered nurses to lead healthcare improvements in underserved and rural communities. The four-year-long project is funded through a... 9 July 2019
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