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Bitget Blockchain4Her Project Empowers Women With $10 Million Commitment to Promote Gender Diversity in Web3

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Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has today unveiled the Blockchain4Her initiative aimed at promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the blockchain industry, with a $10 Million commitment. The announcement was made at the Web3 Hub Davos event hosted by CV Labs, during the World Economic Forum 2024, where Bitget showcased its commitment to fostering female entrepreneurship and recognizing women’s achievements in the blockchain and Web3 space. Despite the industry's progress and increasing inclusivity, significant gender bias persists. A recent study conducted by Bitget revealed limited gender diversity in the blockchain funding market, indicating that female-led blockchain startups secured only 6% of the total funding. In a forward-thinking and global blockchain-based economy, the prevalence of gender bias significantly restricting opportunities is an unacceptable issue. Initiatives like Blockchain4Her aim to address this disparity. By spotlighting the challenges faced by female-led startups, Bitget aims to raise awareness and foster collective efforts toward creating a more inclusive funding landscape. Key Initiatives of Blockchain4Her: Female Entrepreneur Incubation Programs and Pitch Competitions: As part of the Blockchain4Her initiative, Bitget will launch incubation programs specifically tailored for female entrepreneurs. These programs will provide comprehensive support, mentorship, and resources, empowering women to navigate and succeed in the blockchain industry. Additionally, Blockchain4Her will host pitch competitions for female-founded startups, offering them a platform to showcase their innovations and secure potential investments. Women in Blockchain Summit & Awards: Blockchain4Her will feature an exclusive experience called Women in Blockchain Summit & Awards, serving as a platform to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements of women in the blockchain space. The summit aims to create networking opportunities for female professionals, fostering collaboration and community building. Through insightful discussions and recognition events, Bitget endeavors to inspire more women to actively participate and grow their careers in the blockchain industry. Ambassador program Bitget will also invite industry leaders to join as ambassadors for the Blockchain4Her program, supporting gender diversity in blockchain. Ambassadors will advocate, engage, and drive positive changes, fostering an inclusive environment. Bitget's Blockchain4Her initiative builds on the success of the Blockchain4Youth project and the Bitget Builders Program. Blockchain4Youth, also with an investment commitment of $10 million over the next five years, has played a crucial role in inspiring the younger generation to embrace blockchain technology. Bitget's efforts in providing equitable opportunities and promoting financial inclusivity are at the core of these initiatives. Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, shared her excitement about the initiative: "In an industry that is evolving rapidly, diversity and inclusion are vital for sustainable growth. Blockchain4Her reflects our dedication to bridging the gender gap in the blockchain industry. Through incubation programs, pitch competitions, and recognition events, we aim to empower women to take on leadership roles in the Web3 and blockchain space. This initiative aligns with our broader vision of creating a more equitable and inclusive future through the power of blockchain." With Blockchain4Her, Bitget is making strides toward promoting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals of Gender equality, with a more diverse and inclusive blockchain industry, paving the way for women to contribute, lead, and thrive. Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 20 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and official eSports events organizer PGL. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com Contact Details Sylvia Huang +34 603 22 33 11 media@bitget.com Company Website https://www.bitget.com/en-GB/

January 16, 2024 05:34 AM Eastern Standard Time

ApeX Protocol Strengthens Ecosystem with Coin98 Wallet Integration

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ApeX Protocol, one of the leading permissionless and non-custodial derivatives decentralized exchanges (DEX), proudly announces its latest integration with Coin98 Wallet, a non-custodial, multi-chain wallet, and DeFi gateway. This collaboration offers users an additional seamless option to onboard ApeX, enhancing the overall accessibility and security of the platform. Coin98 Wallet is renowned for its robust security measures, including dual password options (Text and Matrix Passwords) and a resilient locking mechanism. These features contribute to a secure environment, instilling confidence in users as they access ApeX's decentralized services. Additionally, Coin98 Wallet's multilingual support caters to the diverse needs of ApeX's global user base, offering a user-friendly experience for traders worldwide. ApeX Protocol currently supports ten wallets, and with this latest integration, ApeX users gain access to another secure option for cross-chain deposits and withdrawals. Simultaneously, the Coin98 community benefits from seamless integration with one of the top-performing decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in the market today. Commenting on the integration, Tekla I, the Head of Business Development at ApeX Protocol, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to collaborate with Coin98 Wallet to provide our users with an enhanced and secure onboarding experience. Coin98's commitment to advanced security features aligns seamlessly with our values at ApeX, ensuring that our users' assets are well-protected." About ApeX ApeX is a permissionless and non-custodial derivatives decentralized exchange, powered by StarkWare's Layer 2 scalability engine StarkEx, delivering USDC and USDT cross-margined perpetual contracts with over 30 trading pairs and up to 50x leverage. It is primed to provide permissionless access to the perpetual swaps market with its order book model, as it remains committed to the promises of speed, efficiency, and security with transparency on traders' preferred derivatives trading assets. Website | Twitter | Discord | Telegram | Blog Contact Details Mariam I mariam@davionlabs.com

January 16, 2024 05:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Sabio Group benoemt Gabriel Rodriguez Seilhan tot nieuwe Managing Director voor Iberia

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Sabio Group, de wereldwijde specialist in digitale transformatiediensten voor de verbetering van klantbeleving, heeft de benoeming van een nieuwe Managing Director voor haar Iberische activiteiten aangekondigd. Gabrial Rodriguez Seilhan neemt de rol op zich vier jaar nadat hij bij het bedrijf kwam na de overname van Team Vision, waar hij werkzaam was als General Manager. Sindsdien heeft hij verschillende sleutelfuncties bekleed binnen de Sabio Group, meest recentelijk speelde hij een belangrijke rol in het versterken van de relaties met strategische partners zoals Avaya, Genesys, Verint en Twilio. Rodriguez' ervaring bij Team Vision, gecombineerd met zijn verschillende functies bij Sabio, geeft hem niet alleen diepgaande kennis van de Spaanse CX-sector, maar ook van het bredere Europese CX-landschap. Hij zal nu Sabio's groei in Iberia leiden en de uitbreiding van het klantenbestand van de Groep stimuleren door middel van initiatieven zoals het 'Top 100'-programma. Andy Roberts, CEO van Sabio Group, zei: " Gabriel heeft consequent zijn leiderschapscapaciteiten getoond in verschillende functies binnen het bedrijf en heeft een bewezen staat van dienst van succes en het leveren van goede prestaties tijdens zijn periode bij de Group. "We zijn erg blij met deze benoeming en zijn ervan overtuigd dat Gabriel's leiderschap ons zal helpen onze positie als toonaangevende leverancier van klantervaringen in de bloeiende Iberische markt te verstevigen." Ioan MacRae, Chief Revenue Officer bij Sabio, voegt toe: "Gabriel brengt een schat aan leiderschapservaring en een passie voor klantsucces met zich mee. Sinds hij bij ons kwam door de overname van Team Vision, heeft hij een belangrijke rol gespeeld bij de integratie van meerdere bedrijven in de Sabio Group en het leveren van waarde voor onze klanten in Iberia. "Ik ben enthousiast om nauw met Gabriel samen te werken terwijl we doorgaan met het transformeren van onze oplossingen en diensten en het leveren van uitzonderlijke CX, niet alleen in Iberia maar in de hele Group." Gabriel zei: "Ik ben vereerd om deze nieuwe rol op me te nemen in zo'n spannende tijd voor Sabio en de bredere CX industrie in het algemeen. "Iberia is een belangrijke groeimarkt voor ons en ik kijk ernaar uit om voort te bouwen op de sterke fundamenten die we de afgelopen jaren hebben gelegd. "Mijn prioriteit is om de allerbeste CX-oplossingen en -diensten te blijven leveren aan onze klanten in heel Iberia, door hand in hand samen te werken met mijn geweldige collega's en onze strategische partners." In Iberia levert Sabio CX-oplossingen en consultancydiensten aan toonaangevende merken, waaronder Securitas Direct, Abanca, Axa, Linea Directa, Vodafone, Caixabank, Segur Caixa en Sanitas. De focus op het gebruik van de nieuwste innovaties in CX heeft Sabio in staat gesteld deze toonaangevende merken succesvol te ondersteunen bij het koppelen van klantervaring aan bedrijfswaarde. Rodriguez vervangt de vertrekkende directeur Santiago Martinez, die na vier jaar zijn functie neerlegt. Contact Details Sabio Group Joe O’Brien joe.obrien@sabiogroup.com Company Website https://www.sabiogroup.com/

January 16, 2024 03:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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El Grupo Sabio nombra a Gabriel Rodríguez Seilhan nuevo Director General para Iberia

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El Grupo Sabio, especialista global en servicios de transformación de la experiencia digital, ha anunciado el nombramiento de un nuevo Director General para sus operaciones en la Península Ibérica. Así, Gabriel Rodríguez Seilhan asume el cargo cuatro años después de incorporarse a la empresa tras la adquisición de Team Vision, donde ocupaba el cargo de Director General. Desde entonces, ha desempeñado varias funciones claves dentro del Grupo Sabio, la más reciente ha sido decisiva para reforzar las relaciones con socios estratégicos como Avaya, Genesys, Verint y Twilio. La experiencia de Gabriel Rodríguez en Team Vision, combinada con sus diversas funciones en Sabio, le proporciona un profundo conocimiento del panorama europeo de CX. Ahora encabezará el crecimiento de Sabio en Iberia, impulsando la expansión de la base de clientes del Grupo a través de iniciativas como su programa "Top 100". Sobre su nombramiento, Andy Roberts, Consejero Delegado del Grupo Sabio, ha declarado que " Gabriel ha demostrado constantemente su capacidad de liderazgo en diversos puestos, con un historial probado de éxito y crecimiento durante su período en el Grupo”. "Estamos realmente entusiasmados con este nombramiento y confiamos en que el liderazgo de Gabriel nos ayude a consolidar nuestra posición como proveedor líder de experiencia de cliente en el mercado de Iberia ", ha afirmado. Además, Ioan MacRae, Chief Revenue Officer de Sabio, ha añadido también que "Gabriel aporta una gran experiencia de liderazgo y pasión por el éxito del cliente. Desde que se unió a nosotros a través de la adquisición de Team Vision, ha desempeñado un papel decisivo en la integración de múltiples empresas en el Grupo Sabio y en la creación de valor para nuestros clientes en Iberia”. "Estoy entusiasmado de trabajar estrechamente con Gabriel a medida que continuamos transformando nuestras soluciones y servicios y ofreciendo soluciones CX excepcionales no sólo en Iberia sino en todo el Grupo.", ha concluido. Por su parte, Gabriel Rodríguez ha afirmado asumir este nuevo reto con mucha ilusión: "es un honor para mí asumir este nuevo cargo en un momento tan emocionante para Sabio y para el sector CX en general”. "Iberia representa un mercado de crecimiento clave para nosotros, y espero seguir construyendo sobre los sólidos cimientos que hemos establecido en los últimos años. Mi prioridad es seguir ofreciendo las mejores soluciones y servicios de CX a nuestros clientes en toda Iberia, trabajando mano a mano con todo el equipo de Sabio y nuestros socios estratégicos”, ha declarado Gabriel. En Iberia, Sabio proporciona soluciones de CX y servicios de consultoría a compañías líderes como Securitas Direct, Abanca, Axa, Línea Directa, Vodafone, CaixaBank, SegurCaixa y Sanitas. Su enfoque en el aprovechamiento de las últimas innovaciones en CX ha permitido a Sabio apoyar con éxito a estas compañías líderes para conectar la experiencia del cliente con el valor empresarial. Gabriel Rodríguez sustituye al Director General saliente, Santiago Martínez, que deja el cargo tras cuatro años en él. Contact Details Sabio Group Joe O’Brien joe.obrien@sabiogroup.com Company Website https://www.sabiogroup.com/

January 16, 2024 03:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Sabio Group udnævner Gabriel Rodriguez Seilhan til ny administrerende direktør for Sabio i Spanien

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Sabio Group, en førende global specialist i CX-løsninger, har annonceret udnævnelsen af en ny administrerende direktør for sine spanske aktiviteter. Gabrial Rodriguez Seilhan overtager rollen fire år efter, at han kom til virksomheden efter opkøbet af Team Vision, hvor han var General Manager. Siden da har han haft flere nøgleroller i Sabio Group, senest hvor han var med til at styrke samarbejdet med flere strategiske partnere som Avaya, Genesys, Verint og Twilio. Rodriguez' erfaring fra Team Vision, kombineret med hans forskellige roller hos Sabio, giver ham et indgående kendskab til ikke bare den spanske CX-sektor, men også det bredere europæiske CX-landskab. Han vil nu stå i spidsen for Sabios vækst på den iberiske halvø og drive udvidelsen af koncernens kundebase gennem initiativer som Top 100-programmet. Andy Roberts, CEO for Sabio Group, siger: " Gabriel har konsekvent demonstreret sine lederegenskaber på tværs af forskellige roller i virksomheden og har en dokumenteret track record for succes og vækst i sin periode i koncernen. "Vi er meget begejstrede for denne udnævnelse og er sikre på, at Gabriels lederskab vil hjælpe os med at cementere vores position som en førende udbyder af CX-løsninger på det blomstrende spanske marked." Ioan MacRae, Chief Revenue Officer hos Sabio, tilføjede: "Gabriel bringer et væld af ledelseserfaring og en passion for kundesucces. Siden han kom til os gennem opkøbet af Team Vision, har han været medvirkende til at integrere flere virksomheder i Sabio Group og levere stor værdi til vores kunder i Spanien. "Jeg glæder mig til at arbejde tæt sammen med Gabriel, mens vi fortsætter med at transformere vores løsninger og tjenester og levere exceptionel CX, ikke bare i Spanien, men i hele koncernen." Gabriel sagde: "Jeg er beæret over at påtage mig denne nye rolle på et så spændende tidspunkt for Sabio og den bredere CX-industri generelt. "Spanien er et vigtigt vækstmarked for os, og jeg ser frem til at bygge videre på det stærke fundament, vi har lagt i de seneste år. "Min prioritet er at fortsætte med at levere de allerbedste CX-løsninger og -tjenester til vores kunder i hele Spanien ved at arbejde tæt sammen med mine fantastiske kolleger og vores strategiske partnere." I Spanien leverer Sabio CX-løsninger og konsulenttjenester til førende brands som Securitas Direct, Abanca, Axa, Linea Directa, Vodafone, Caixabank, Segur Caixa og Sanitas. Sabios fokus på at udnytte de nyeste innovationer inden for CX har gjort det muligt for Sabio at hjælpe disse førende brands med at forbedre kundeoplevelsen samt skabe øget forretningsværdi. Rodriguez afløser den afgående direktør Santiago Martinez, som træder tilbage fra posten efter fire år på posten. Contact Details Sabio Group Joe O’Brien joe.obrien@sabiogroup.com

January 16, 2024 03:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Le Groupe Sabio nomme Gabriel Rodriguez Seilhan au poste de directeur général pour l'Ibérie

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Le Groupe Sabio, spécialiste mondial des services de transformation de l'expérience numérique, a annoncé la nomination d'un nouveau directeur général pour ses activités ibériques. Gabrial Rodriguez Seilhan prend ses fonctions quatre ans après avoir rejoint la société à la suite de l'acquisition de Team Vision, où il a occupé le poste de directeur général. Depuis lors, il a occupé plusieurs postes clés au sein du groupe Sabio, et plus récemment, il a contribué à renforcer les relations avec des partenaires stratégiques tels qu'Avaya, Genesys, Verint et Twilio. L'expérience de M. Rodriguez au sein de Team Vision, combinée à ses diverses fonctions chez Sabio, lui confère une connaissance approfondie non seulement du secteur CX espagnol, mais aussi du paysage CX européen au sens large. Il sera désormais le fer de lance de la croissance de Sabio dans toute la péninsule ibérique, en favorisant l'expansion de la clientèle du groupe par le biais d'initiatives telles que le programme "Top 100". Andy Roberts, PDG du Groupe Sabio, a déclaré: " Gabriel a constamment démontré ses capacités de leadership dans les différents rôles qu'il a occupés au sein de l'entreprise et a fait ses preuves en matière de réussite et de croissance au cours de sa période de service au sein du groupe. "Nous sommes très heureux de cette nomination et sommes convaincus que le leadership de Gabriel nous aidera à consolider notre position en tant que fournisseur d'expérience client de premier plan sur le marché ibérique florissant." Ioan MacRae, Chief Revenue Officer chez Sabio, a ajouté: "Gabriel apporte une grande expérience en matière de leadership et une passion pour la réussite des clients. Depuis qu'il nous a rejoints par le biais de l'acquisition de Team Vision, il a joué un rôle déterminant dans l'intégration de plusieurs entreprises au sein du groupe Sabio et dans la création de valeur pour nos clients en Ibérie. "Je me réjouis de travailler en étroite collaboration avec Gabriel alors que nous continuons à transformer nos solutions et nos services et à offrir une qualité de service exceptionnelle, non seulement dans la région ibérique, mais aussi dans l'ensemble du groupe." Gabriel a déclaré: "Je suis honoré de prendre ce nouveau rôle à un moment aussi passionnant pour Sabio et pour l'industrie CX en général. "L'Ibérie représente un marché de croissance clé pour nous, et je me réjouis de construire sur les bases solides que nous avons posées ces dernières années. "Ma priorité est de continuer à fournir les meilleures solutions et services CX à nos clients dans toute la région ibérique, en travaillant main dans la main avec mes formidables collègues et nos partenaires stratégiques." En Ibérie, Sabio fournit des solutions CX et des services de conseil à des marques de premier plan telles que Securitas Direct, Abanca, Axa, Linea Directa, Vodafone, Caixabank, Segur Caixa et Sanitas. Son souci d'exploiter les dernières innovations en matière de CX a permis à Sabio d'aider avec succès ces grandes marques à faire le lien entre l'expérience client et la valeur de l'entreprise. M. Rodriguez remplace le directeur général sortant, Santiago Martinez, qui quitte ses fonctions après quatre ans de mandat. Contact Details Sabio Group Joe O’Brien joe.obrien@sabiogroup.com Company Website https://www.sabiogroup.com/

January 16, 2024 03:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Sabio Group Appoints Gabriel Rodriguez Seilhan as New Managing Director for Iberia

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Sabio Group, the global digital experience transformation services specialist, has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director for its Iberian operations. Gabrial Rodriguez Seilhan takes on the role four years after joining the company following the acquisition of Team Vision, where he served as General Manager. Since then, he has held several key roles within the Sabio Group, most recently where he was instrumental in strengthening relations with strategic partners such as Avaya, Genesys, Verint and Twilio. Rodriguez's experience from Team Vision, combined with his various roles at Sabio, provides him with in-depth knowledge of not only the Spanish CX sector, but the wider European CX landscape. He will now spearhead Sabio’s growth across Iberia, driving the expansion of the Group’s customer base through initiatives like its 'Top 100' program. Andy Roberts, CEO of Sabio Group, said: “ Gabriel has consistently demonstrated his leadership capabilities across various roles in the company and has a proven track record of success and delivering growth during his period with the Group. “We are really excited by this appointment and are confident Gabriel’s leadership will help us cement our position as a leading customer experience provider in the thriving Iberian market.” Ioan MacRae, Chief Revenue Officer at Sabio, added: "Gabriel brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for customer success. Since joining us through the acquisition of Team Vision, he has been instrumental in integrating multiple businesses into the Sabio Group and delivering value for our customers in Iberia. “I am excited to work closely with Gabriel as we continue to transform our solutions and services and deliver exceptional CX not just across Iberia but across the Group.” Gabriel said: "I am honoured to take on this new role at such an exciting time for Sabio and the wider CX industry in general. “Iberia represents a key growth market for us, and I look forward to building on the strong foundations we have laid in recent years. “My priority is to continue delivering the very best CX solutions and services to our customers across Iberia, by working hand-in-hand with my amazing colleagues and our strategic partners.” In Iberia, Sabio provides CX solutions and consultancy services to leading brands including Securitas Direct, Abanca, Axa, Linea Directa, Vodafone, Caixabank, Segur Caixa and Sanitas. Its focus on harnessing the latest innovations in CX has enabled Sabio to successfully support these leading brands to connect customer experience to business value. Rodriguez replaces outgoing MD Santiago Martinez, who is stepping down from the position after four years in charge. Contact Details Sabio Group Joe O’Brien joe.obrien@sabiogroup.com Company Website https://www.sabiogroup.com/

January 16, 2024 03:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Seventy Ninth Group successfully lists commercial real estate offering on Vienna Stock Exchange

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Seventy Ninth Group, an asset management company headquartered in North West England, operating globally, has successfully listed its new commercial real estate offering - 79 th Commercial Three (CM3) - on the Vienna Stock Exchange, Wiener Börse A G. The milestone marks another significant achievement for the Seventy Ninth Group in 2023, following its statement of intent to list its resources business – Seventy Ninth Resources – on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSXV), and it underpins the firm’s commitment to international regulatory standards. The firm’s real estate strategy for investment focuses on transforming undervalued and underutilised traditional office space into dynamic units for SMEs, to accommodate new, hybrid ways of working following the COVID 19 pandemic. It is an approach which has enabled Seventy Ninth Group to create value within the market and for investors, despite current commercial property market conditions. In late 2022, the firm successfully acquired its first asset for this strategy, Millennium Park in Cheshire, UK. Millennium Park is a 10,000sq ft commercial property that was previously home to one large company and is now being transformed into 59 separate workspaces for the SME market. Curtis Webster, Investment Director at the Seventy Ninth Group comments; “The listing of our 79 th Commercial Three offering on the Vienna Stock Exchange is a fantastic way to enter the new year.” “Since listing, we have seen a flurry of family office, corporate and institutional capital commit to our offering.” “As our offerings continue to outperform traditional investment products, awareness of the Seventy Ninth Group continues to grow with our investors around the globe.” Seventy Ninth Group appointed the Dublin office of Matheson LLP, an international law firm to list the offering, with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) providing the ISIN (International Stock Identification Numbers). Curtis Webster continues; “On behalf of Seventy Ninth Group, I would like to thank our professional advisors for their input and invaluable support." Contact Details Liam Britnell +44 7453 364820 liam@ambitiouspr.co.uk Company Website https://the79thgroup.co.uk/

January 16, 2024 02:49 AM Eastern Standard Time

Industrial Air Filtration Company Camfil Explains - Common Airborne Respiratory Illnesses

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Common Airborne Respiratory Illnesses During the Winter Season and How to Prevent Spreading Them The winter season often brings with it an increased risk of respiratory illnesses caused by airborne pathogens. These illnesses can spread quickly and easily in closed environments such as schools, offices, or nursing homes. In this article, air quality experts from global air filtration manufacturer Camfil discuss airborne illnesses that commonly spread during the winter and how air filtration can help reduce cases. How Does Airborne Disease Transmission Work? Airborne diseases are spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks and releases infectious particles into the air. These particles, if large and heavy enough, may quickly settle onto surfaces, floors, or even other people nearby. Smaller, lighter particles, however, are able to remain suspended in the air for hours or even days. While the particles are suspended in the air, they can follow the air currents around a room or into a hallway. Some may be drawn into the HVAC system which causes the contaminants to spread throughout the building, much further than their larger counterparts. In addition to the illnesses discussed in this article, COVID-19 is also an airborne respiratory illness, but the prevalence of being spread through HVAC systems and ductwork is unclear at this time Which Airborne Respiratory Diseases Are Common During the Winter? Common Cold. The common cold is a very contagious respiratory illness that is most commonly spread during the winter season. There are many kinds of viruses that cause the common cold, but the most common are rhinoviruses. Symptoms of the common cold include a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and congestion. Most cases of the common cold are mild and resolve within a few days without treatment. However, in some cases, the infection can progress to more serious illnesses such as bronchitis or pneumonia. RSV. Short for respiratory syncytial virus, RSV is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe respiratory illness in children and the elderly. The virus is especially prone to spread during the winter season and can cause serious health complications for certain people. RSV is responsible for thousands of hospitalizations every year. Because it is a viral illness, there is no cure for RSV infection and it is the most common cause of pneumonia and bronchitis in infants under a year old, according to the CDC. Because it is a viral illness, there is no cure for RSV, but there are treatments available that can help lessen the severity of symptoms. Prevention of RSV infection is key, and there are many steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of exposure. Influenza. The flu is a contagious virus that is often associated with colder weather, with cases in the United States peaking between December and February. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, body aches, and fatigue. In some cases, the infection can progress to more serious illnesses such as pneumonia. Although vaccinations are available, viruses that cause the flu. Whooping Cough. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria and can cause severe respiratory illness in children, the elderly, and people with existing health complications. The bacteria are especially prone to spread during the winter season and can cause serious health complications to certain people. Infected individuals can remain contagious for more than two weeks after the onset of their symptoms. Whooping cough is usually treated with a course of antibiotics. Strep Throat. Another common respiratory illness is strep throat, a bacterial infection that can cause severe sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Strep throat is especially prone to spread during the winter months when people are often in close contact with others in crowded places such as schools, offices, grocery stores, and other public buildings. Strep throat can also be treated with antibiotics. How Air Filtration Can Reduce the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses HVAC systems are a great way to reduce the spread of airborne respiratory illnesses. By using high-efficiency air filters, particles can be removed from the air that contains viruses and bacteria. By selecting the ideal air filters for your system, you can help reduce the spread of airborne illnesses, especially when used in conjunction with proper hygiene practices. While you certainly can upgrade existing HVAC air filters to more efficient styles, most systems cannot house medical-grade air filters that are efficient enough to trap virus- and bacteria-containing aerosols. However, in-room air purifiers with certified HEPA filters, such as Camfil's City M, are available. These devices plug into standard electrical outlets and operate independently of the building's HVAC system while delivering the medical-grade air quality needed to lower risks. About Camfil Clean Air Solutions For more than half a century, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. We firmly believe that the best solutions for our customers are the best solutions for our planet, too. That’s why every step of the way – from design to delivery and across the product life cycle – we consider the impact of what we do on people and on the world around us. Through a fresh approach to problem-solving, innovative design, precise process control, and a strong customer focus we aim to conserve more, use less and find better ways – so we can all breathe easier. The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 31 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 35+ countries, and about 5,200 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil USA can help you to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at Camfil USA ## Media Contact: Lynne Laake Camfil USA Air Filters T: 888.599.6620 E: Lynne.Laake@camfil.com F: Friend Camfil USA on Facebook T: Follow Camfil USA on Twitter Y: Watch Camfil Videos on YouTube L: Follow our LinkedIn Page Release ID: 456722

January 15, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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