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Two-Thirds of US Doctors Say Mobile Diabetes Apps Help Patients Stay In Touch with Disease Management, In New InCrowd Instant Insights Data

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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However, just 53% agree that patients using mobile apps have better health outcomes, and 50% say that they encourage all their T2D patients to use mobile diabetes apps to track their health.

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  • However, just 53% agree that patients using mobile apps have better health outcomes, and 50% say that they encourage all their T2D patients to use mobile diabetes apps to track their health.
  • Although only a quarter (26%) report difficulty with patients adopting diabetes mobile apps, ease of use remains an important issue for many patients.
  • Just 23% of physicians agree that their T2D patients are tech savvy enough to use diabetes mobile apps.
  • In verbatim reports many physicians cite mobile apps as a game-changer for their patients, while some say their younger patients are able to use mobile diabetes apps to better effect.

Etekcity Launches Apex™ HR Smart Fitness Scale, That Does More Than Track Your Weight

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Etekcity , the VeSync fitness and wellness brand that offers innovative and accessible products for a healthier lifestyle, is proud to announce their newest smart product, the Etekcity Apex HR Smart Fitness Scale .

Key Points: 
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Etekcity , the VeSync fitness and wellness brand that offers innovative and accessible products for a healthier lifestyle, is proud to announce their newest smart product, the Etekcity Apex HR Smart Fitness Scale .
  • Using the latest bioelectrical impedance (BIA) technology, the Apex HR Smart Fitness Scale provides a full body composition analysis in seconds, allowing the user to track their progress and adjust fitness routine to match their unique objectives.
  • "With the Apex HR Smart Fitness Scale, you can track your progress right through the VeSync app.
  • The Etekcity Apex HR Smart Fitness Scale is now available on Etekcity.com for $79.99 and on Amazon .

PlanetScale Announces General Availability of Infinitely Scalable Serverless MySQL Database That’s a Joy to Use from Day One through Hyperscale

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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PlanetScale , the serverless database powered by Vitess and MySQL, today announced general availability of its enterprise platform, announced as a private beta in May 2021.

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  • PlanetScale , the serverless database powered by Vitess and MySQL, today announced general availability of its enterprise platform, announced as a private beta in May 2021.
  • With its Git-like workflow and developer tools, PlanetScale aims to accelerate developer workflows, bringing developer-centric features and functionality to the database.
  • Users can have a starter database schema and a live PlanetScale database ready to accept thousands of new database connections with a few clicks.
  • PlanetScale is upending the database industry with a true serverless experience that takes the headache out of database management.

PlanetScale Announces $50M in Series C Funding to Accelerate Development and Adoption of Infinitely Scalable Serverless MySQL Database

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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The Series C round brings the total capital raised by PlanetScale to $105 million.

Key Points: 
  • The Series C round brings the total capital raised by PlanetScale to $105 million.
  • PlanetScale plans to use the funding to accelerate research and development and expand go-to-market activities globally for the companys infinitely scalable and easy-to-use serverless MySQL database.
  • The next-generation of infrastructure leaders will be developer-led, and built entirely for the cloud, said Bucky Moore, partner, Kleiner Perkins.
  • PlanetScale is upending the database industry with a true serverless experience that takes the headache out of database management.

Demonstrate Ranks #20 on San Francisco Business Times' Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area List

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Demonstrate , a leading full-service marketing and communications agency announced it has been ranked #20 on San Francisco Business Times' " 2021 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area ."

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Demonstrate , a leading full-service marketing and communications agency announced it has been ranked #20 on San Francisco Business Times' " 2021 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area ."
  • "We are honored to be named amongst this stellar group of companies," said Joey Hodges, founder and CEO of Demonstrate.
  • "It has been an unbelievable journey delivering groundbreaking results on behalf of our client partners, and as a result, Demonstrate has had an incredible year.
  • Companies on the list are ranked by percent growth in revenue from 2018 to 2020.

Global Fitness App Market Report 2021-2026 - Snowballing Fitness Consciousness a Major Driver - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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The "Global Fitness App Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Fitness App Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The growth of the Global Fitness App Market attributes to the increasing smartphone users and constant technological evolutions.
  • Based on the type, the Workout and Exercise Apps segment acquired the largest market share in the global fitness app market in 2019.
  • Thus, this contributes to the growth of the fitness app market, reveals the author in their research report, Global Fitness App Market Analysis, 2021.

Withings Announces the FDA Clearance of ScanWatch -- Its Most Medically Advanced Hybrid Smartwatch

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Withings , pioneers of the connected health revolution, is pleased to announce ScanWatch, its globally acclaimed and most medically advanced wearable, has received FDA clearance.

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  • ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Withings , pioneers of the connected health revolution, is pleased to announce ScanWatch, its globally acclaimed and most medically advanced wearable, has received FDA clearance.
  • Having been rigorously assessed by the FDA, ScanWatch becomes the first wearable to simultaneously be cleared to recordECG & SpO2 measurements.
  • "ScanWatch receivedthree CES Innovation Awards when it was first announced in 2020 and we are now thrilled to bring it to the United States following robust FDA scrutiny" said Mathieu Letombe, CEO of Withings.
  • Additionally, ScanWatch is water-resistant up to 5 ATM and features an exceptional battery life of up to 30 days.

Global Fitness App Market (2020 to 2025) - by Type, Gender, Platform, Function and Geography - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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The "Global Fitness App Market (2020-2025) by Type, Gender, Platform, Function, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Fitness App Market (2020-2025) by Type, Gender, Platform, Function, Geography, Competitive Analysis and the Impact of Covid-19 with Ansoff Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Fitness App Market is estimated to be USD 5.23 Bn in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 11.52 Bn by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 17.1%.
  • Moreover, high competition among the app developers with the presence of different alternatives are some major challenges to the market.
  • - 9th March 2021
    The report offers a comprehensive evaluation of the Global Fitness App Market.

Etekcity Partners with MyFitnessPal to Enhance Health & Fitness Tracking

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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"The MyFitnessPal app takes data from the Etekcity smart scales and gives accurate information and insights into weight and body composition that's user-friendly," said Cooper Li, Etekcity Business Manager.

Key Points: 
  • "The MyFitnessPal app takes data from the Etekcity smart scales and gives accurate information and insights into weight and body composition that's user-friendly," said Cooper Li, Etekcity Business Manager.
  • "With custom nutrition tools and expert guidance, this partnership provides accurate and reliable tracking methods for our users to achieve their fitness goals."
  • With purchase of either the Etekcity ESF00+ Smart Fitness Plus Scale ($59.99) and the Etekcity ESF24 Smart 24 Fitness Scale ($24.99) through Etekcity.com or Amazon, customers will receive a promo code for three free months of MyFitnessPal Premium.
  • Launched in 2012, Etekcity offers intelligent, innovative and accessible health and fitness products to achieve wellness goals.

RugsUSA Announces Growth Investment from Francisco Partners, Acquiring a Majority Stake from Comvest Partners

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Friday, September 10, 2021
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As part of the transaction, Comvest Partners, an operationally-focused private investment firm, will sell its majority position to Francisco Partners and retain a minority stake in the business.

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  • As part of the transaction, Comvest Partners, an operationally-focused private investment firm, will sell its majority position to Francisco Partners and retain a minority stake in the business.
  • We are thrilled to have Francisco Partners as a strategic partner, said Vidya Jwala, CEO of RugsUSA.
  • Vidya Jwala and the rest of RugsUSAs talented team have been outstanding partners, said Tom Clark, Senior Partner, Comvest Partners.
  • Koorosh Yaraghi, Founder of RugsUSA, and Comvest Partners will retain a minority stake in RugsUSA.