OsoBio promotes Bob Cashman to Vice President of Business Development

Albuquerque, NM Sep 18, 2012 – Robert “Bob” Cashman has been promoted to vice president of business development at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC.
In his new role, Cashman is responsible for developing and executing strategies to expand the company’s injectable pharmaceutical contract manufacturing business. He also will oversee existing and potential customer relationships, manage pricing structures, and direct strategic corporate alliances.
Cashman, who joined OsoBio in 2009, previously served as director of new business development for the company’s East Coast market. He steps into a position vacated by Milton Boyer, who was appointed president of OsoBio in February.
“Bob has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to foster existing and new client opportunities for OsoBio,” Boyer said. “As OsoBio continues to successfully grow as a CMO renowned for world-class customer care, project management and regulatory compliance, I know Bob will help us achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves.”
With more than 20 years of experience in contract pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing, Cashman is a board member of the Philadelphia Drug Exchange, the oldest continually active trade organization in the United States. A member of the Parenteral Drug Association, he also heads the scholarship committee for the Drug, Chemical and Associated Technologies Association (DCAT). Cashman holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Villanova University.

M2S Introduces the Analytics and Reporting Engine to the Vascular Quality Initiative®

West Lebanon, NH Sep 14, 2012 – M2S, Inc., the exclusive technology provider for the Society for Vascular Surgery® Vascular Quality Initiative® announces the release of its Analytics and Reporting Engine. This new reporting tool further enhances the value of the VQI® by empowering users to perform complex analyses with just a few mouse clicks.
The Analytics and Reporting Engine sets the VQI apart, providing custom reporting capabilities to give users complete control of their data analysis. Participants of the VQI may now select variables of interest and filter their data set to a desirable patient population for specific analyses. Additionally, users are able to benchmark results with their peers for further comparison of outcomes.
The value of benchmarking improves as VQI participation continues to expand. Today there are 200 centers and over 1,000 physicians collecting data in the VQI. Regional quality groups continue to develop as well and implement quality improvement projects to affect patient care at the local level. The SVS Patient Safety Organization (PSO) plans to accredit eight new regional groups by the end of this year in addition to the ten that are currently organized.
The VQI recently reached another milestone, capturing over 3,500 new procedures each month, making this the fastest growing, validated arterial vascular registry from which to benchmark. The Analytics and Reporting Engine further enhances the control and utility of that data to improve patient care, communicate about the best practices for delivering care with attention to containing costs.

Enhancements to Patriot T.R.I.P. Series

Indianapolis, IN Sep 11, 2012 – International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global health care benefits, announced it enhanced its travel insurance product line, adding to its diverse product portfolio. The Patriot T.R.I.P.® (Travel Itinerary Protection) series of products targets travelers in various markets and provides a wealth of benefits to help protect their vacation investments from costly travel delay, baggage and medical expenses. Insured travelers may also recover non-refundable, unused payments and deposits when a trip is cancelled or interrupted for a variety of reasons.
According to Jeff Nasser, senior vice president of international marketing at IMG, travelers should prepare for the unexpected. “Anything can happen when you travel. Unfortunately, unforeseen events can quickly ruin your travel plans, and that time and money you spent may be lost. These benefits and services are designed to make your trip as stress-free as possible.”
The four programs within the Patriot T.R.I.P. series are underwritten by Sirius America Insurance Company (Sirius America). As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sirius International Insurance Corporation (publ) (Stockholm, Sweden), Sirius America is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Some of the benefits include:
* Coverage for trip durations to 31 days (options available for longer durations)
* Trip cancellation protection in the event of a stolen passport or visa;
* Trip cancellation protection for work reasons;
* Missed connection coverage;
* Trip cancellation due to a family member’s participation in an athletic championship event; and
* Coverage for theft of mobile business equipment.
Separate from these benefits, the programs provide non-insurance emergency travel assistance, such as helping insureds replace lost travel documents or lost prescriptions, embassy or consulate referral, emergency cash transfers, and legal and medical referrals when necessary.
Mr. Nasser added, “Our goal is to support our customers’ unique needs. By offering a multitude of travel insurance programs that are backed by world-class services, we can help safeguard their travel investments from unforeseen circumstances and provide true Global Peace of Mind®.”

Sparta Systems Named 2012 Software Company of the Year by New Jersey Technology Council

Holmdel, NJ Sep 5, 2012 – Sparta Systems, Inc., the market leader in enterprise quality and compliance management solutions, today announced that it has been named the 2012 Software Company of the Year by the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC). The award recognizes the Company as a leader among New Jersey technology vendors based on its industry impact, growth rate and success in the marketplace. Sparta will officially receive its honors in Somerset, New Jersey on Thursday, November 15, 2012 during the annual NJTC awards ceremony.
With impressive company growth statistics and accomplishments, Sparta was able to stand out from the competition and receive top billing. Notable successes in the past year include the 450th deployment of TrackWise, the Company’s flagship software product, exceeding 500,000 TrackWise users worldwide, securing the top 30 pharmaceutical companies, eight of the top 10 medical device manufacturers, as well as several leading consumer product and electronic manufacturers as customers.
“With a strategic focus of expanding our company presence and growing our customer base in New Jersey and around the world, this award acknowledges our efforts to be a technology leader in the state, and beyond,” said Eileen Martinson, chief executive officer of Sparta Systems. “This recognition also validates our ability to provide unique and proven enterprise quality management solutions needed to help global organizations deliver their products and services to market, safely and efficiently.”
The New Jersey Tech Council is the leader in connecting companies, capital and governments with technology in the state of New Jersey. Founded in 1996, the NJTC boasts more than 1,000 member companies that are helping to make New Jersey a center for technology leadership and innovation. At the Council’s 16th annual awards gala, New Jersey technology companies and their leaders will be recognized and celebrated for their business accomplishments in technological innovation.
NJTC’s President and CEO, Maxine Ballen couldn’t be more pleased by the tremendous success and growth Sparta Systems has displayed over the recent months. “This is exactly the kind of company New Jersey and the region wants to keep right here. We are thrilled to see Sparta Systems acknowledged and honored for their accomplishments, and we look forward to celebrating with them on November 15th.”
Sparta joins the ranks of past Software Company of the Year winners including, AT&T Solutions, Voxware, RedVision and CyberShift. For more information about the 2012 awards, including details on honorees and sponsors, please visit, http://www.njtc.org/events/gala2012/home.html.