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Thursday, January 24, 2019

X-Rite and Pantone Named One of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation” for 2018

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and Pantone LLC, today announced that it has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation® for 2018. This award is given annually to companies in the United States that meet high standards in employee satisfaction and human resources best practices.

"We are honored to be recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," said Ondrej Kruk, President, X-Rite and Pantone. "X-Rite continuously strives to provide employees with a positive and supportive work environment that fosters professional and personal development. Our high employee engagement is a reflection of this commitment and the dedication of all our team members."

This year 2,400 companies were nominated for the honor and 512 were selected as winners, including X-Rite. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

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"Companies that recognize that their employees are the key to their success achieve staying power. Our 2018 winners create their human resource standards to ensure employee satisfaction and they set standards for every business to aspire toward," said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, National Association for Business Resources.

The X-Rite global headquarters located in Grand Rapids employs around 350 associates across a variety of positions from manufacturing, research and development, sales, marketing as well as customer and business support functions. X-Rite employees thrive on global collaboration and innovation, have a passion for solving business problems and a high determination to succeed.

To learn more about career opportunities at X-Rite visit https://www.xrite.com/about-us/careers.

About X-Rite
Founded in 1958, X-Rite Incorporated is a global leader in the science and technology of color and appearance. With Pantone, X-Rite employs more than 800 people in 11 countries. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Grand Rapids, Mich., with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia and service centers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. X-Rite offers a full range of solutions used by manufacturers, retailers, printers, photographers and graphic design houses to achieve precise management and communication of color and appearance throughout their processes. X-Rite products and services are recognized standards in the printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles and medical industries. For further information, please visit http://www.xrite.com.

About Pantone
Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce certified Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. Learn more at http://www.pantone.com

©2019 X-Rite, Inc. All rights reserved. X-Rite is a registered trademark of X-Rite, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC.

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Casey Coates Danson Reframes Our View of the Los Angeles Homeless Community

Long-time environmental activist, Casey Coates Danson, spent years of her life building and designing sustainably-built homes and tackling environmental issues. She's now proving that advocacy can be accomplished through creativity in her new book, "Angels Unawares: Portraits of the Homeless of L.A." (Brown Books Publishing Group), which launches today. This book provides a provocative juxtaposition of homelessness and affluence in Los Angeles. Each of the fifty stunning photographs included in the compilation contains black-and-white portraits of the homeless in L.A. digitally layered over color photographs of lavish, energy-efficient homes Danson captured in her decades-long work as an architect. Click here.

Angels Unawares offers a deeper glimpse into the American homelessness crisis. Over 550,000 people in America were homeless on any given night in 2017. The West Coast, in particular, has seen a rise in homelessness in the last half-decade. Danson unapologetically and masterfully captures the shocking contrast between the affluence of Los Angeles and the deprivation of Skid Row in this breathtaking collection of photographs. Danson's work makes the American homelessness crisis impossible to ignore. Each photograph is a call to address the issue.

"I just remember suddenly feeling very aware… I just remember how bleak it was, seeing these people living on the streets in tents," shared Danson. "It was emotionally overwhelming."

Danson co-founded the American Oceans Campaign, which has since merged with Oceana. In 1996, she established Global Possibilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing American dependency on fossil fuel and mitigating climate change by promoting solar energy, as well as other important social issues.

A portion of proceeds from book sales supports Los Angeles area homeless organizations.

To purchase a copy of Angels Unawares, and to join in the efforts to combat homelessness, visit http://www.GlobalPossibilities.org.

Developers at Pixel Film Studios Create ProDrop News for Final Cut Pro X

This just in! ProDrop News is here and with it comes a set of 30 fully customizable backdrops for Final Cut Pro X. ProDrop News features various styles that will adapt to any video production. Use ProDrop News presets as backgrounds for text, pictures, and videos in Final Cut Pro X project. Pick and choose from 30 news-inspired presets with completely customizable options. Change the camera path, alter the colors, and make adjustments layer by layer with ProDrop News.

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ProDrop News features 30 designs inspired by different broadcast themes. Choose from backdrops featuring world maps to news stages with a variety of three-dimensional shapes. Each ProDrop preset features unique customization options, allowing Final Cut Pro X users to tweak the look and feel of individual backdrops.

ProDrop plugins are perfect for adding a little extra style to titles and descriptions. ProDrop does not include text but can enhance any scene with little effort. Just place a ProDrop preset underneath text in Final Cut Pro X and enjoy.

Alternatively, use ProDrop plugins to show off logos and media. They are incredibly easy to apply. Just place one behind videos, images, or transparent logos. ProDrop is a great tool for adding extra interest to any scene.

Established in 2006, Aliso Viejo, California-based Pixel Film Studios is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple FCPX. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Fighting Screen Time with Screen Time: Meditation and Mindfulness Apps May Reduce Impacts of Too Much Media

Last year, Nielsen released the results of a study examining the amount of time Americans spend viewing media. What they found was that media engagement has increased by nearly two hours in the past four years, rising to just over 11 hours daily.

The only time that media usage doesn't involve a screen is time spent listening to the radio, which makes up approximately one hour and 46 minutes of the average. If one assumes that each American sleeps an optimal eight hours per night, this means that they spend all but a few of their waking hours staring at a phone, tablet, computer, or television.

As researchers and users are quickly realizing, there are some drawbacks to staying tuned in almost constantly. The overstimulation that comes from prolonged viewing and scrolling can throttle the nervous system and potentially damage the brain. This leads to poorer sleep quality, irritability, a shorter attention span, and in the case of time spent perusing social media, lower self-esteem.

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But what if one could parlay a portion of their screen addiction into developing a mindfulness or meditation practice? It's an idea that's gaining in popularity with the prevalence of meditation apps. These apps can guide a user through meditation sessions, share mindfulness tips and reminders, or simply serve as a timer for daily sessions. Studies have already demonstrated that using a mindfulness or meditation app can reduce stress, depression, and mood swings.

Recently, Silent Mind, makers of Amazon's best-selling singing bowls, unveiled plans to release their own app centered around meditation and mindfulness. Part of their reasoning for bringing this app to market is based on research concerning the cortex, that part of the brain responsible for memory, problem solving, motor skills, and much more.

"There's been some evidence that people with a tech addiction may have thinner cortexes," a Silent Mind representative shared. "People who adhere to mindfulness and meditation practices have been shown to have thicker cortexes. This may be why we enjoy some of meditation's best long term benefits, like improved focus, productivity, and reasoning."

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While they expressed a preference to keep the finer details concerning the app a surprise, Silent Mind did say that one of their main goals is to promote relaxation, not just focus and productivity. "People are too switched on," they explained. "Over time, this impedes healing, causes physical and psychological pain, and might even contribute to conditions like hormonal imbalance."

Silent Mind's app will join hundreds of other mindfulness and meditation apps available now. Despite the fact that there are a few big names leading the pack in this sector, the demand for such apps has grown, as the number of adults who report having a personal meditation practice has increased three times over since 2012. Be alert to the latest news.

If nothing else, these apps are a great way access people where they live - in front of the screen. To stay up to date on Silent Mind's meditation app release and learn more, visit http://www.silentmindsingingbowls.com.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Solutions II Unveils the Acquisition of CMI and the “Adaptable Data Center®”

Solutions II, an award-winning IT Services and IT Solutions Provider specializing in Managed Services, Cyber-Security and Data Center solutions, announces the acquisition of Chouinard & Myhre, Inc. (CMI), and their unique expertise in delivering "Adaptable Data Center®" technologies, converged infrastructure solutions and professional services. CMI, headquartered in Marin County, North of San Francisco, California, serves northern California from Sacramento to Silicon Valley. Click here to read the latest news.

"This is an incredible opportunity for our clients, partners and employees. Both CMI and Solutions II were founded upon and believe in a culture of commitment dedicated to providing best-in-class solutions to our clients," states W. Todd Bowling, President and CEO of Solutions II. "The added talent and expertise of a combined Solutions II and CMI amplifies our high-quality delivery of professional services and IT solutions to our clients with a hyper-focus on Integrity, Passion and Quality."

Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, Solutions II forges strategic partnerships with clients through expert skills in architecture, design, implementation and managed services, solving complex critical data center problems. Solutions II hosts offices in Colorado, Texas, Utah, Nevada, Washington and now California with clients being served coast-to-coast and internationally.
Solutions II's mature IT practices focus and serve data center clients with unique skills in the Casino Gaming and Public Safety industries.

"Solutions II and CMI have had a strategic partnership over the last decade," said Steve Giondomenica, CEO of CMI. "Solutions II's Support, Managed Services and Cyber-Security Solutions address an immediate need for our clients and I'm excited about the strength of our teams working together as one team. The combined talent of both companies brings deeper skills to our clients that will benefit them for another 40 years!"

CMI is a leader in IT solutions, Software, Cloud, Consulting and Professional Services in the pursuit of IT optimization. The agile and highly responsive engineering talent at CMI provide answers to challenges that earn CMI the "trusted partner" status with clients.

About Solutions II. Recognized nationally for world-class data center innovation in cyber-security, virtualization, business continuance, infrastructure, cloud and professional services (including managed services). Our knowledge, skills and solutions installed within the Public Safety industry currently protect nearly 19 million citizens nationwide. Our Casino Gaming practice spans clients from single property organizations to clients with locations worldwide.

Solutions II delivers comprehensive data center solutions, security solutions in vulnerability management, endpoint protection, event dashboards, firewall and edge technologies. We empower enterprises to maintain an enhanced security posture, manage corporate risk, improve compliance, and attain proactive detection and prevention of security threats to their data center, data, and applications. Read all the related news.

Solutions II is steadfast in our commitment to continuous education and growth. Our employees hold over 400 certifications and we are proud of our notable achievements, most recently: CRN Security 100, MSP 500, Tech Elite 250, IBM Platinum Partner, Beacon Award Winner, Outstanding Security Partner and more. Solutions II has partnered with clients since 1992 as an extension of their IT teams; providing innovative services and solutions for our Clients is continually intertwined with our corporate virtues of Integrity, Passion and Quality to keep our clients "Performing Ahead of the Curve."

Mercator Advisory Group Releases Comprehensive Predictions for Major Trends in U.S. Payments

Mercator Advisory group has released its annual Outlook for all of U.S. payments for 2019, following on the release in late 2018 of Outlooks for each of Mercator Advisory Group's Advisory Services — Debit and Alternative Products, Credit, Merchant Services, Prepaid, Commercial and Enterprise Payments, and Emerging Technologies. All can be downloaded without charge.

Download Mercator Advisory Group's 2019 Payments and Banking Outlooks for free.

According to Aaron McPherson, Vice President of Research Operations at Mercator and the primary author of the piece, "2019 will build upon and realize the payment trends we identified in 2018: open application programming interfaces (open APIs), mobile devices, faster payments, and fraud and risk management. Faster payments, in particular, attracted the most attention as same day ACH and Zelle showed strong momentum, with Zelle achieving its goal of displacing Venmo in total payments dollar volume. We expect even more disruption in 2019, as The Clearing House's Real Time Payments (RTP) system emerges out of pilot, new competitors emerge, and the Federal Reserve makes key decisions on how it will participate.

Fraud and risk management advanced considerably, with artificial intelligence, biometrics, and blockchain powering numerous innovative products and approaches. As with faster payments, products that were in pilot in 2018, including new tokenization services, will launch in 2019, and we shall see whether network-based card-on-file tokenization, 3-D Secure 2.0, and Secure Remote Commerce gain acceptance from merchants.

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However, the economic picture is darkening after a strong 2018, and all payments players must make contingency plans for a slowing economy. Therefore, customer engagement will become more important than ever before, in order to keep the best customer relationships growing, and help those who may be suffering. Competition will increase, with a continuing series of high-profile mergers and acquisitions, following the acquisition of Worldpay by Vantiv under the Worldpay brand in 2018, and the just announced acquisition of First Data by Fiserv.

Global payments capability is gaining importance, most notably in commercial payments, where globalization is driving increased demand for more efficient and less costly international payment options. Both of the mergers noted above cited global reach as one of their primary goals. Mercator Advisory Group's clients consistently ask us for advice on global opportunities, and we will be enhancing our coverage of global payments in 2019.

Regulations will continue to impact the payments industry in 2019, with the new U.S. prepaid rule taking effect in April, and the establishment of new security standards through the revised Payment Service Directive (PSD2) in the European Union. Data protection and privacy will be a key focus in the U.S., following the example of the E.U. with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which has had major effects on all U.S. companies with an international presence.

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In short, 2019 will amplify and extend the innovations made in 2018 within a more challenging economic and technological context. We at Mercator Advisory Group look forward to providing the banking and payments industry with rigorous, data-driven analysis of these strategic imperatives."

Companies mentioned in this Outlook include Alipay, Android, Apple, Chase Paymentech, Citi, The Clearing House, CULedger, Dunkin' Donuts, Early Warning Services, Finastra, First Data, FIS, Fiserv, Google, Green Dot, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, PayPal, Paytm, Samsung, Sovrin, Starbucks, Walgreens, WeChat Pay, Worldwide Web Consortium, Venmo, Visa, and Zelle.

Download Mercator Advisory Group's 2019 Payments and Banking Outlooks for free. More info here.

For more information and media inquiries, please call Mercator Advisory Group's main line: 1-781-419-1700, send email to media(at)mercatoradvisorygroup.com.

For free industry news, opinions, research, company information and more, visit us at http://www.PaymentsJournal.com.

About Mercator Advisory Group:
Mercator Advisory Group is the leading independent research and advisory services firm exclusively focused on the payments and banking industries. We deliver pragmatic and timely research and advice designed to help our clients uncover the most lucrative opportunities to maximize revenue growth and contain costs. Our clients range from the world's largest payment issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and associations to leading technology providers and investors. Mercator Advisory Group is also the publisher of the online payments and banking news and information portal PaymentsJournal.com.

Pixel Film Studios Presents Pro3rd Bold for Final Cut Pro X.

Pro3rd Bold is a collection of 30 professionally designed Lower Third Titles. Pro3rds have numerous animation options that can be combined to create truly unique animations. Customize every element of the preset such as font, color, size, scale, position and more all directly inside of Final Cut Pro. Introduce a new level of professionalism with Pro3rd Bold.

Pro3rd Bold includes 30 lower third titles created exclusively for Final Cut Pro X. Each Pro3rd Bold preset is adaptable to any project and features customizable animations, colors, and more.

Pro3rd Bold is best used to introduce a person. Just replace the text with the name of the person in the footage and set a desired animation. Create a professional lower third with ease.

Alternatively, use Pro3rd Bold to introduce a location or setting. Presets can be used to display additional information about a location or setting in the footage.

Pro3rd Bold includes on-screen controls so that users can reposition, resize and rotate titles with absolute ease. Simply adjust the puck as desired. Customize any and all elements of the preset to perfection with Pro3rd Bold. Click here.

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

X-Rite and Pantone Named One of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation” for 2018

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Casey Coates Danson Reframes Our View of the Los Angeles Homeless Community

Developers at Pixel Film Studios Create ProDrop News for Final Cut Pro X

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Solutions II Unveils the Acquisition of CMI and the “Adaptable Data Center®”

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