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Importance of Indoor Air Quality as WHO warns Against Airborne COVID 19

Earlier the preventive measures for fighting against the novel COVID-19, commonly known as Coronavirus, was majorly focused on avoiding large infection carrying droplets (>5-10 μm) when an infected person sneezes or coughs, while ensuring the surrounding surfaces and objects are disinfected. However as airborne transmission of coronavirus has become a widely debated topic among various medical researchers and experts, more light has been shed on the possibility of airborne COVID-19 transmission.

Scientists now believe that are scientific evidences that suggest airborne transmission of coronavirus is possible. The transmission can happen in the form of tiny microscopic droplets (5 μm) known as aerosols. The latest guidance from WHO has recognized the imminent threat of coronavirus infection by exposure to aerosols in crowded indoor spaces.

Seeing the rising risk of airborne COVID-19, indoor air quality in buildings has become crucial. ASHRAE has released a thorough guidance on how to improve indoor air quality thus reducing the risk of infections. The guidance is mainly focused on:

Increased outdoor air ventilation, with zero air recirculation.
Upgrading air filters to medical grade, which means MERV 13 or better.
Use of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation, or UVGI, for air and surface disinfection.

ASHRAE Guidance for Controlling Airborne COVID-19 Transmission

The chances of airborne transmission are more likely to happen in indoor spaces with high occupancy and deficient ventilation. Higher indoor occupancy directly translates to higher risk of transmission if the viral microscopic droplets are not removed by an efficient ventilation system.

Ventilation system improvements depend upon the existing HVAC installation. Although some systems can be easily reconfigured to the desired settings, others may need component upgrades for efficient ventilation. It has become more and more evident that increasing outdoor air supply and elimination recirculation of air is one of the most effective ways of tackling virus transmission.

Since aerosols are such tiny droplets, filter upgrades and UVGI can provide additional protection against airborne transmission. Medical grade air filters with MERV rating of 13 or higher coupled with UVGI systems with UV-C light capable of killing germs by destroying their DNA are highly recommended. Building owners are thus recommended to use right products.

Adapting to Best Air Quality Measures for Buildings

Depending upon the type of ventilation system and HVAC configuration, the most effective measures can vary. Thus, a thorough professional assessment of the property is highly recommended and is the best starting point for improving indoor air quality. Building Automation System (BAS) can be used as they eliminated the need manual adjustments making it easier to reconfigure HVAC systems.

Weather conditions also need to be considered as they can limit the effectiveness of outdoor airflow. For example, air conditioning systems or space heating systems may be overwhelmed if the outdoor air is too hot or cold. This may lead to unsuitable indoor temperatures for indoor occupancy.

Fan inspection is highly recommended before upgrading air filters or you might end up installing air filters that restricts airflow. This can have a detrimental effect on the building. UVGI must be deployed by professionals as UV lights are capable of causing skin or eye damage.

To conclude, the importance of indoor air quality has become imperative more than ever considering the growing threat of coronavirus.

Symphony SummitAI launches SAFE WORKPLACE ENABLER SUITE to address challenges of companies restarting their workplace operations

India, July 20, 2020: Symphony SummitAI, a leading provider of AI-driven IT/Enterprise Management solutions, today announced the launch of ‘SAFE WORKPLACE ENABLER SUITE’, a cloud based solution that will enable enterprises automate employee health status recording (prior to joining), employee health screening, safety management at the workplace including cleaning schedule and inventory management. The solution is unique in providing a comprehensive framework with ready to execute, 15+ use cases, that facilitates CIOs, CTOs, Operation heads, Head of Facilities and HR heads to be the technology enablers and help execute and accelerate digital transformation, across multiple functions within the organization. In addition, it provides a single view dashboard for business leaders and decision makers, providing insights and intelligence that enables faster and accurate decision-making.

With COVID-19 lurking, safety at the workplace has become more important than ever. Cleanliness and health measures will rule the dynamic of the future workplace. Providing a holistic view into the health and readiness data of employees, SummitAI Safe Workplace Enabler Suite allows organisations understand the situation quickly and take appropriate steps to create a safer work environment for employees and reassure them about health and safety.

Mr. Satyen Vyas, CEO, Symphony SummitAI says, “Bringing people back and ensuring efficiency is not going to be as simple as it seems. These are turbulent times and business leaders will face the challenge of balancing between ramping up operations to ensure business continuity and providing employees and customers the assurance of their health and safety. Having invested significantly in developing business relevant AI and Machine Learning Solutions, it was natural for us to quickly rise to the current need”.

The ‘Safe Workplace Enabler Suite’ - which includes our enterprise service management tools powered by the latest advances in AI, machine reasoning, analytics and automation- reassures enterprises and employees that their workplaces are kept safe as they return to work.

About Symphony SummitAI

Symphony SummitAI is a portfolio company of SymphonyAI. SymphonyAI is a group of companies that provide leading AI-centric solutions for transforming the business enterprise by driving revenue growth and operational excellence, for the retail, CPG, healthcare and industrial verticals, and for finance, IT and other key enterprise horizontal functions. Founded by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, SymphonyAI is one of the fastest growing companies in the business-to-business AI solutions sector. Symphony SummitAI's flagship product, SummitAI, is an advanced, modular solution certified by ITIL and Pink Verify. SummitAI unifies service management, asset management, and operations management in a single, easy-to-use offering. Enterprises and service providers use SummitAI to dramatically reduce cost and complexity of their IT management while improving efficiency, productivity, predictability and control. Leading enterprises across business, financial services, insurance, healthcare, IT and consulting, automobile, manufacturing, aviation and education verticals are delivering better user experience while lowering the cost of managing their IT using Symphony SummitAI. Website: www.symphonysummit.com

American Horror Story Smallville DC Stars Among New Wizard World Virtual Experiences This Week

Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) brings more “Wizard World Virtual Experiences” featuring stars of iconic franchises across its digital video platforms this week. On Tuesday, July 21, at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, Naomi Grossman, Marti Matulis, Teddy Sears and Alexander Ward of “American Horror Story” will appear. Also on Tuesday, at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, it’s John Glover and Sam Jones III from “Smallville.” Then on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, it’s two memorable characters from the DC universe when K Callan (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”) and Nicholle Tom (“Justice League Unlimited”) take the virtual stage. Rounding out the week on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT is a second set of stars from “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” Lucy Davis, Luke Cook, Michelle Gomez and Miranda Otto.

In addition, the WizTV series features author Charles Leerhsen, author of the new book Butch Cassidy: The True Story of an American Outlaw on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Then on Thursday at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT pop artist Matt Taylor will discuss his varied work, including his blockbuster movie posters and current Topps Project 2020, reimagining classic baseball cards. Later on Thursday (7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT) it’s WizQuiz, nerdy survivor style trivia with Wizard World’s own MikeGDoesThings.

During each celebrity session, the celebrities will participate in a FREE live moderated video Q&A, followed by one-on-one video chats, recorded videos and autographs. Sessions are accessible to virtual attendees on their computer and mobile devices via http://www.wizardworldvirtual.com.

As part of the events, fans across the globe can:

Submit questions via chat during the free 45-minute panels (open to everyone, no entry fee to watch or submit). Panels available for viewing live or on demand via Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wizardworldvirtual; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wizardworld; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld/
Participate in a personal, exclusive two-minute live video chat with each celebrity (paid) (vary by celebrity)
Purchase a recorded video from each star specifying the message if desired
Purchase an autograph on an 8”x10” photo

Pricing varies by item for the individual chat, video and autographs, available on the Website.

Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences

Tuesday, July 21, "American Horror Story," Naomi Grossman, Marti Matulis, Teddy Sears, Alexander Ward · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Tuesday, July 21, "Smallville," John Glover, Sam Jones III · 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
Wednesday, July 22, Butch Cassidy author Charles Leerhsen · 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Thursday, July 23, "DC Stars," K Callan, Nicholle Tom · 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Thursday, July 23, pop artist Matt Taylor · 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
Thursday, July 23, “WizQuiz,” nerdy survivor style trivia with MikeGDoesThings · 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Sunday, July 26, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," Lucy Davis, Michelle Gomez, Miranda Otto · 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT

About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World Virtual Experiences powers a content-rich channel that provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy programming and to directly connect with celebrities via a variety of video platforms. Additional initiatives may soon include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. Additionally, Wizard Entertainment owns a minority interest in Cinedigm’s ( NASDAQ:CIDM) ConTv.

The 2020 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

New Website Announced For Little Rock Criminal Defense Firm

A fledgling law firm specializing in criminal defense in Arkansas has just launched a new website. Little Rock Defense has been in existence for a little over a week now, and its two owners couldn't be more happy. Representing clients charged with probation violation, DUI, drug offenses and weapons charges, Little Rock Defense is a criminal law firm with two experienced attorneys at the helm.

The law firm was founded in 2018, and each of the senior partners had their own individual websites, which are no defunct. "Starting a new firm together, we really hit the ground running. Our caseloads were both constantly full, and we kept putting off the creation of this new website. We finally buckled down, and we are really pleased with what we have. We feel that the written content we have created gives the user all the information they need to move forward when they need to make a decision."

There are also plans for videos among numerous platforms like YouTube, and the potential of a podcast as well. The podcast would take messages and calls regarding pending cases, and the lawyers would give their best advice and counsel on the matter, free of charge. The firm is committed to releasing a constant stream of quality content, both to inform and to ideally attract business.

During the Corona Virus outbreak, things have both changed and stayed the same in the criminal justice system. While face masks are essential and required and other measures are being taken like everyone's temperature being taken, the virus has not slowed the wheels of justice. Continuances are often granted for those who test positive and require quarantine, but a continuance only postpones the eventual outcome.

In Pulaski County, things are expected to continue as usual, regardless of the severity of the new outbreak and what lies ahead. Unlike in other areas of the country, crime and arrests are down in the Little Rock area over the summer and as a result, the court docket is not as robust as commonly is in the months of June and July.

Pongee Hands Free Unlock Solutions to Fight COVID19

SECURITY UPGRADE! Touchless, No Infection

As the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop, it is challenging us to put new tools in place to mitigate risk going forward. Now is a good time to consider updating access control to a more secure, hands-free system that can be managed remotely with greater control and flexibility.

Pongee offers various contactless access control systems for secure and convenient security management that can be done from anywhere. Features and functionalities are all designed to enable a remote workforce and prevent the spread of harmful germs in commercial properties.

No need for users hands to touch the reader in order to unlock an entry. With Pongees' hands-free unlock solutions users can easily unlock a secure door:

Waterproof Contactless Infrared Sensor Exit Button [Product No. PBT-286IRA/PBT-211IRB/PBT-09IRA; PBT-22IR/PBT-30IR]
QR Code & RFID Card Reader [Product No. PQ-510]
Upgrade Lift Control into Touchless Button [Product No.PP-6750V/PFH-6750V(2.4GHz)/POM-24]

With Pongees' contactless access control products, users no longer need to touch door handles, giving users germ-free, frictionless and no infection access.

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