SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 10 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release: Austin -- ISACA and The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will jointly present the 11th annual Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) Conference on 12-14 August 2024, in Austin, TX, and virtually, focusing on core GRC and internal audit principles and featuring global leaders in governance, risk and control. Sessions will examine how GRC principles relate to cybersecuri  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 10 -- ACES-The Society for Editing issued the following news: By Merrill Perlman Most members of ACES probably have never heard of Merv Aubespin, yet ACES probably would not exist without him. Aubespin, who died June 26 at the age of 86, was an editor at the Louisville Courier-Journal when he became chair of the Human Resources Committee of the American Society of Newspaper Editors in 1995. A few years earlier, ASNE had issued a report, "The Changing Face of  more

ITASCA, Illinois, July 9 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Healthcare-associated violence negatively impacts patients, families, and healthcare workers but goes largely under-reported. In a study, "Surveillance of Healthcare-Associated Violence Using Natural Language Processing" published in the August 2024 Pediatrics, researchers used an artificial intelligence tool to search nurses' notes to identify unreported incidents of verbal and physical v  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: The non-profit organizations are jointly developing a technology-focused curriculum aligned with CompTIA's industry-leading skills certifications for tech professionals. The initial focus is on education and training for careers in cybersecurity, with the intent to make the resources available to all 550 NACC member institutions across every province. "As we continue to navigate the ev  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: CompTIA, the world's leading information technology (IT) certification and training body, today announced the publication of two new technology business guides from the CompTIA Community: "Tech Vendor Guidebook: Best Practices for Successful Channel Programs" and "The CompTIA Community MSP Guidebook: Cultivating a Culture of Process Efficiency." "Connecting technology channel businesse  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSres) -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following agency statement on July 8, 2024: * * * On June 18th, the second annual Illinois PrEP Summit convened at Malcom X College with a focus on disrupting disparities and advancing access. Over 160 people - people living with HIV, case managers, health professionals, advocates, and community members - gathered in the conference room to listen to presenters and share ideas. A key theme throughout each speaker's  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is pleased to announce that Carmen I. Moraru, PhD, Professor at Cornell University, has been awarded IFT's Collaborative Research Grant in honor of Marcel Loncin, which provides research funding for a scientist or engineer co  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * The pledge ushers greater transparency and actionable changes in the Australian construction industry. * * * Brea, CA - ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), the industry leader in building product evaluation, has proudly signed the Traceability and Digitalisation of Building Product Information pledge by the National Building Products Coalition. This comprehensive pledge marks a significant commi  more

OAK BROOK, Illinois, July 10 -- The Illinois Manufacturers' Association issued the following news release: * * * Ride Across the Swiss Alps Will Raise Funds for Students Pursuing Careers in Skilled Trades and Manufacturing * * * SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) is proud to announce the fourth annual Lynne Mohr Memorial Bike Ride, which will raise funds to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades and manufacturing. This year, the "Big Sky Bicycle Ride  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSres) -- The Joyce Foundation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Urges Law Enforcement, Congress to use crime gun intelligence tools to fight gun violence * * * About half of all law enforcement agencies nationwide don't use federal crime gun intelligence tools that can identify major gun traffickers, increase clearance rates for gun crimes, reduce bias in policing and save lives, according to a new study released today by The Joyce Founda  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSres) -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release: Researchers from Emlyon Business School and HEC Montreal published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines the new breed of volunteers who often show a weaker sense of affiliation with organizations and how best to engage them for mutual benefit. The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "Managing Brand Relationship Plurali  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSres) -- The Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Nearly half of libraries now lend internet hotspots; 95% offer digital literacy training * * * The Public Library Association (PLA) today published the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report. The national survey updates emerging trends around technology capacity, resources for patrons, infrastructure, digital lit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Study confirms effectiveness of 12 standards in improving surgical quality and safety * * * Key Takeaways * The American College of Surgeons Quality Verification Program (ACS QVP) provides an evidence-based, standardized method for establishing, measuring, and improving hospital-wide quality infrastructure. * Standardized care protocols across multiple phases of surgical care le  more

DES PLAINES, Illinois, July 9 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: OAK BROOK, IL, JULY 8, 2024 -- Vehicle theft rates have risen steadily since 2019, and last year, more than 1 million vehicles were reported stolen, which accounted for an increase of about one percent nationwide. Vehicle thefts increased from 1,008,756 in 2022 to 1,020,729 in 2023., with California accounting for the highest number of vehicle thefts nationwide in 2023 with 208,668 vehicles r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) recently released the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of its standards in enhancing boating safety. The analysis was conducted by the research firms Industrial Economics and ITA International, which used NMMA Certified boats for the analysis to ensure compliance with ABYC standards through their rigorous in  more

ITASCA, Illinois, July 10 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: * * * Partnership will enhance NSC Safety Connection Virtual Resource Center, helping to bring child passenger safety services to more families across the U.S. * * * The National Safety Council is proud to announce it has been awarded an Innovation Grant by Buckle Up for Life, a child passenger safety program from Toyota and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center aimed at bolstering child passenger saf  more