ExaGrid Nominated in Multiple Categories for the 2020 Network Computing Awards

Tiered Backup Storage Solution up for Four Industry Awards

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -Wednesday 2 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExaGrid®, the industry’s only Tiered Backup Storage solution, today announced that it has been nominated in four categories for the 2020 Network Computing Awards. ExaGrid has become a finalist for Data Centre Product of the Year, The Return on Investment Award, Hardware Product of the Year, and Company of the Year. Voting to determine the winner in each category is underway now and closes on September 22. Winners of this year’s awards will be announced on October 2, 2020.

ExaGrid’s model EX63000E appliance is a nominee in three categories. Up to 32 EX63000Es can be in a single system which provides up to a 2PB full backup with an ingest rate of 432TB/hour, which is larger and also three times faster than any other backup storage on the market.

The Tiered Backup Storage solution is designed to support a diverse group of backup applications, which gives its users the ability to utilize multiple applications and processes that can point to same backup target, the ExaGrid system. Over the past year, ExaGrid has released software upgrades that further enhance the integration with backup applications. For example, ExaGrid improved on its data deduplication for Veeam Software, included support of Veritas NetBackup Accelerator, and the included the ability to further deduplicate Commvault deduplicated data as wells as implemented the solution’s support of Windows Active Directory.

“We are thrilled to be nominated in so many categories! We continue to innovate and upgrade our Tiered Backup Storage solution. Our Version 5.2.2 update enhanced many of our product’s features, and our upcoming Version 6.0 update will add even more; including Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware recovery,” said Bill Andrews, CEO and President of ExaGrid. “We want to ensure our product provides longevity to our customers and we hope to disrupt the practice of product obsolescence and forklift upgrades that have become commonplace in the industry. ExaGrid provides significant lifetime value and investment protection that no other architecture can match.”

ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage writes directly to disk for the fastest backups, and restores directly from disk for the fastest restores and VM boots. ExaGrid then tiers the long-term retention data to a deduplicated data repository to reduce the amount of retention storage and resulting cost. In addition, ExaGrid provides a scale-out architecture where appliances are simply added as data grows. Each appliance includes processor, memory and network ports, so as data grows, all resources required are available to maintain a fixed-length backup window. This scale-out storage approach eliminates expensive forklift upgrades, and allows for mixing appliances of different sizes and models in the same scale-out system which eliminates product obsolescence while protecting IT investments up front and over time.

About ExaGrid

ExaGrid provides Tiered Backup Storage with a unique disk-cache Landing Zone, long-term retention repository, and scale-out architecture. ExaGrid’s Landing Zone provides for the fastest backups, restores, and instant VM recoveries. The retention repository offers the lowest cost for long-term retention. ExaGrid’s scale-out architecture includes full appliances and ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive forklift upgrades and product obsolescence. Visit us at exagrid.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. See what our customers have to say about their own ExaGrid experiences and why they now spend significantly less time on backup in our success stories.

ExaGrid is a registered trademark of ExaGrid Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Covetrus Appoints Jamey Seely General Counsel

PORTLAND, Maine -Wednesday 2 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, announces the appointment of Jamey Seely as general counsel and corporate secretary, reporting to Dustin Finer, chief administrative officer at Covetrus.

Jamey brings more than 20 years of legal and business experience within the energy, manufacturing and technology industries, including general counsel within two public companies. She has extensive experience in the management of international legal matters and building legal teams throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Her legal specialties include securities, board governance & compensation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, and project development, along with human resource matters and high-risk litigation management.

“We are thrilled to have Jamey join Covetrus as general counsel and as a member of our board leadership team,” said Dustin Finer. “The Company will benefit from Jamey’s combination of legal and business expertise, and we look forward to her support in driving the Company’s business strategy, development and continued growth.”

Prior to joining Covetrus, Jamey simultaneously held business and legal roles while serving as president and general counsel of Integra, a developer of blockchain technology for the legal industry. Other past posts include EVP and general counsel of the Gates Industrial Corporation, which she led to a successful IPO, and EVP general counsel and corporate secretary at ION Geophysical, Inc.

Jamey succeeds Erin Powers Brennan. “Erin was instrumental in the formation of Covetrus, and in building the strong legal team we have in place today,” said CEO, Ben Wolin. “We are grateful for her service and wish her well.”

Jamey is a graduate of Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law and received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Baylor University. She holds a Professional Certificate in Energy Innovation & Emerging Technologies from Stanford University.

About Covetrus

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at http://covetrus.com

Forward Looking Statements

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Nicholas Jansen | Investor Relations
207-550-8106 | nicholas.jansen@covetrus.com

Kiní Schoop | Public Relations
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Into Tibet 2020: Tips for Experiencing a Different Tibet by CGTN

BEIJING-Wednesday 2 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- "Going into Tibet" is not a myth in modern times.

Across the roads and over the streams in Tibet, you will see the magnificent sunrise in the "City of the Sun," breathe in and out the pure smell of nature, and pink-cheeked children will sing folk songs and prayers for you. CGTN's journey "Into Tibet 2020" officially kicked off on August 19 this year.

Three teams led by CGTN reporters and accompanied by international journalists and vloggers have taken different routes across the plateau from Tibet's capital city Lhasa to discover a different Tibet.

Do you know what's life like for a "Living Buddha?" Are you curious about the traditional Tibetan Thangka? Do you want to experience "one day with lamas?" On the "the roof of the world," the teams explore some of the most fascinating views, unique stories, while also dropping multiple tips along the way.

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Tips for experiencing a different Tibet

During the "Into Tibet 2020 trip," CGTN's Li Jingjing met "Living Buddha" Kyungpo in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.

He is regarded as the second reincarnation of Kyungpo Rinpoche. The life of a "Living Buddha" brought our CGTN team much fun and surprise as it is not like what they imagined – isolated from modern life.

They live a modern yet religious life. They watch many movies, travel a lot, and have their own way of keeping fit through exercises: walking around the monastery and kowtow to Buddha.

Is this different from what you think of the life of "Living Buddha?"

In Potala Palace in Lhasa, we learned how to protect the most iconic architecture here in Tibet. Do you know what is the most crucial thing to do to protect it? It is Tibetan herb.

They are used to paint the wall of the palace to prevent insects from infesting the building.

In Lhoka region, where the Tibetan civilization started, we stepped into Yungbulakang Palace to see the breathtaking view. The river and the land still nourish people who're living there.

Human beings are the very element that makes this land more charming.

On the trip, CGTN also met interesting locals, such as the Tibetan knife craftsman, who can make stunning finely crafted knives, which can go up to 100,000 U.S. dollars. There are also Tibetan Thangka painters, who make classic artworks of deep religious meaning and aesthetic prominence.

Tea, another essential and indispensable part of the Tibetan people's daily lives, is like what coffee is to Westerners. Tea makers in Tibet use the traditional way passed down from generation to generation to make Tibetan tea. By checking out the whole process of tea making, we'd suggest you don't ever miss the opportunity to taste this lovely beverage.

Now that you know the best parts of the journey and our recommendations, it will also do well to remember that the charm of visiting Tibet is in finding out its unknown beauty along the way and meeting unexpected people.

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Andersen Global Strengthens East African Presence; Adds Collaborating Firm in Burundi

SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday 2 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global continues to expand its platform in East Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Burundi-based CN & Associates, adding geographic coverage in an important market as the organization continues to build out its comprehensive platform in the region.

CN & Associates, a firm comprised entirely of females, was founded by Managing Partner Caritas Niyonzima and focuses on providing legal services in the areas of corporate, banking, real estate, intellectual property, public procurement, labor, divorce, tax, litigation and human rights with emphasis on gender, child matters and programs/project assessment. The firm assists individuals and businesses, from international and national corporate entities to local non-profit organizations.

“We pride ourselves on our commitment to stewardship and are always looking for new ways to deliver results and solutions to our clients,” Caritas said. “Now that we have established a strong reputation regionally, we want to enhance our service offerings. Collaborating with Andersen Global will allow us to act as a one-stop-shop and provide our clients with the resources of a global firm.”

“The team at CN & Associates brings additional depth to our team in Africa and enhances our presence and capabilities in Burundi,” said Andersen Global Chairman and Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz. “Caritas and her team of skilled law practitioners provide clients with best-in-class solutions and demonstrate a commitment to independence and transparency. They, along with our member firms and other collaborating firms in the region, are dedicated to our integrated approach of providing tax and legal services in seamless manner.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and legal professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 5,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 194 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

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Megan Tsuei
Andersen Global
415-764-2700


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The Health Bank to Partner with Nanotronics Health, LLC, to Distribute Low-Cost, US-Manufactured Non-Invasive Ventilator for Respiratory Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Monday 17 August 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Salman Arif, the CEO of The Health Bank (THB) Global, announced today that the company is partnering with Nanotronics Health, LLC, to distribute nHaleTM, a non-invasive ventilator. It will be distributed in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region. To support non-invasive respiratory therapy in the region, The Health Bank will also train medical professionals to operate the device.

“In pursuit of finding a solution for managing COVID-19 symptoms through non-invasive methods, we have partnered with Nanotronics Health, LLC, for the sale and distribution of the nHaleTM. This partnership makes nHaleTM accessible in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region, benefiting patients and health care providers with an affordable, high-quality solution,” said Zarmina Jafar, Head of Strategy at THB Global.

Nanotronics Health, LLC, obtained Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for nHaleTM for use in traditional healthcare facilities, spaces converted for the care of large numbers of COVID-19 patients, and in at-home settings with a doctor’s prescription. This authorization includes the optional use of supplemental oxygen in tandem with nHale™ when a qualified medical professional prescribes it.

Non-invasive ventilation is critical for COVID-19 patient care in the hospital and beyond. To meet this need, Nanotronics Health, LLC, leveraged Nanotronics’ deep in-house expertise, incorporating advanced AI, Intelligent Factory Control (IFC) and sophisticated engineering to conceive, design and manufacture nHaleTM in under 90 days.

“We developed nHaleTM to meet the urgent need for non-invasive respiratory options for patients suffering from COVID-19,” said Julie Orlando, President of Nanotronics Health, LLC. “We designed for quality, comfort and ease of use, making nHaleTM available at a fraction of the cost of other non-invasive ventilators.”

Nanotronics Health, LLC, developed and designed nHale™ to assist spontaneously breathing adults suffering from COVID-19 disease. It is intended for use in non-life-threatening situations, such as a patient in need of breathing assistance but not in need of invasive ventilatory support based on standard medical protocols.

About The Heath Bank

The Health Bank (THB) is a tech-enabled global health management company that offers individuals, families, and corporations a variety of virtual hospital services to support and manage their health and wellness. With a strong focus on prevention and wellness, we empower our members to be proactive about attaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, while preventing illness and disease, through our precision medicine and telemonitoring programs.

Our expertise in personalized healthcare delivery offers members and their loved ones peace of mind when facing any chronic or acute healthcare challenge, no matter how complex.

About Nanotronics Health, LLC

Nanotronics Health, LLC, is a subsidiary of and powered by Nanotronics. The company uses Intelligent Factory Control (IFC) to build and scale medical devices that are affordable, accessible and well-designed. Our first product, nHale™, a non-invasive ventilator, was conceived, built, and obtained Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA within 90 days to treat patients suffering from COVID-19. After obtaining Emergency Use Authorization, Nanotronics Health, LLC, immediately began producing and shipping devices.

About nHaleTM

nHale™ is a bi-level positive air pressure device to support respiratory therapy of spontaneously breathing adults weighing over 30kg suffering from COVID-19 disease. It is a non-invasive ventilator designed to be used in non-life-threatening situations, for spontaneously breathing patients, such as a patient in need of breathing assistance but not in need of invasive ventilatory support based on standard medical protocols.

The machine is for use in traditional healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing homes) as well as spaces converted for the care of large numbers of COVID-19 patients (e.g., convention centers, university dormitories, motels, etc.). nHale™ is also intended for use in home settings with a doctor’s prescription.

Supplemental oxygen may be used with the nHale™ device to increase the oxygen concentration of the airflow being delivered to the patient only when prescribed and trained by a qualified medical professional. The warnings must be observed when using supplemental oxygen with the nHale™ device.

Nanotronics Health LLC, a subsidiary of Nanotronics, applied Nanotronics’ deep in-house expertise, incorporating advanced AI, Intelligent Factory Control (IFC), and sophisticated engineering to build a machine that is easily manufactured at scale and at a reduced cost to increase accessibility for all Americans. nHale™ is designed for comfort and ease-of-use with the simplicity of one button.

nHale™ has been authorized by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization [EUA]; nHale™ is authorized only for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of the device; nHale™ has not been FDA cleared or approved.

nHale™ is a trademark of Nanotronics in the U.S. which can be found at nanotronics.co/nhale.

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Zarmina Jafar, Head of Strategy, The Health Bank
Zarmina@thbglobal.com; +97.15.05.13.13.00

Mary Cunney, Chief Communications Officer, Nanotronics
MCunney@nanotronics.co; 212.401.6209

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ResMed Debuts AirTouch N20 Foam CPAP Mask, Its Softest Nasal Mask Ever

• ResMed’s first nasal memory foam cushion enhances patients’ comfort and convenience, doesn’t need cleaning when replaced on an appropriate schedule

• AirTouch N20 is the latest offering in ResMed’s line of easy-to-use, convenient, and more comfortable masks



SAN DIEGO-Wednesday 2 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) announced today the launch of its AirTouch N20 nasal mask, the company’s first CPAP nasal mask with a memory foam cushion and softest nasal mask ever.

AirTouch N20 uses the same patented UltraSoft memory foam cushion as the full face AirTouch F20 mask introduced in 2017. Both adapt to the curves and contours of each face, creating a soft, personalized fit designed to increase comfort and CPAP adherence. In a clinical study, 90 percent of CPAP users gave the UltraSoft foam cushion a high rating for comfort – a 4 or 5 out of 5.1

This unique comfort also comes with added convenience: The foam cushion doesn’t require cleaning when replaced on an appropriate schedule.

Most important, AirTouch N20’s comfort and convenience can help increase patient satisfaction, adherence, and benefit from long-term therapy.

Additional features include:

Quick-release elbow allows patients to easily disconnect from tubing without removing their mask, and magnetic clips guide the headgear to the frame quickly and easily
AirFit N20’s mask frame fits both AirFit N20 silicone and AirTouch N20 memory foam cushions, allowing clinicians to conveniently switch between the two during fittings or send patients home with both to see which cushion type they prefer
A seal designed for therapy pressures up to 30 cm H2O
“CPAP therapy should be simple, comfortable, and easy to use – and AirTouch N20 delivers on all three,” said Jim Hollingshead, ResMed president of Sleep and Respiratory Care. “The foam cushion is uniquely comfortable, adapts to give everyone a personalized fit, and doesn’t need cleaning. It’s ideal for nasal CPAP users and their providers.”

AirTouch N20 is the latest in ResMed’s family of innovative CPAP masks, connected devices, and digital health technologies for helping millions with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases sleep, breathe, and live better.

AirTouch N20 is now available in the U.S., Canada, and most of Europe, with Asia-Pacific launches planned for later this year. For more information, visit ResMed.com/AirTouchN20.

About ResMed

At ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) we pioneer innovative solutions that treat and keep people out of the hospital, empowering them to live healthier, higher-quality lives. Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and caregivers who help people stay healthy in the home or care setting of their choice. By enabling better care, we improve quality of life, reduce the impact of chronic disease, and lower costs for consumers and healthcare systems in more than 140 countries. To learn more, visit ResMed.com and follow @ResMed.

1 ResMed clinical study: ResMed AirTouch F20 full face mask evaluation of facial marks. A total of 29 evaluable CPAP users trialed the mask at home for 30 nights in place of their current mask in which they were experiencing facial marks. Conducted from September 11, 2017 to February 19, 2018. (AirTouch N20 uses the same UltraSoft™ memory foam cushion technology as AirTouch F20).

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For media
Jayme Rubenstein
+1 858.836.6798
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The Internet Society Foundation Announces New Research Grants Exploring Future of the Internet

RESTON, Va.-Wednesday 2 September 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Internet Society Foundation today announced a new grant programme supporting research on the future and sustainability of the Internet. Open to independent researchers and research institutions around the world, grants of up to US$200,000 will be awarded for research lasting up to two years and focused on: Greening the Internet and/or The Internet Economy. Future thematic areas to be launched in 2021 include The Digital Divide and A Trustworthy Internet.

“Academic research plays an important role in ensuring the Internet’s sustainability, by deepening our understanding of the Internet’s benefits and risks, and its overall value to society,” said Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation. “Through these grants, we hope to identify and support a diverse group of researchers whose work will generate novel solutions to Internet-related challenges.”

The programme will begin accepting statements of interests on September 1. Full proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter. These grants are intended for applied and open research that will be published and made available to the scientific community at no cost. Underrepresented groups in the research world are highly encouraged to apply.

See the grant details and application process.

About the Internet Society Foundation:

The Internet Society Foundation was established in 2019 to support the positive difference the Internet can make to people everywhere. In partnership with other change makers, the Foundation promotes the development of the Internet as a resource to enrich people's lives, and as a force for good in society. Focusing in six programme areas, the Foundation awards grants to Internet Society Chapters as well as non-profit organizations and individuals dedicated to providing meaningful access to an open, globally-connected, secure and trustworthy Internet for everyone.

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