Angela Polchat-Ferris

Software NEWS: -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced that Northshore School District (NSD) has been selected as the recipient of the company's ninth annual Partner for Life Award. Edupoint Founder Bob Weathers, alongside Edupoint President Rob Wilson, presented the award to Allen Miedema, Executive Director of Technology at Northshore, on November 7 at the 2024 Synergy Connect Users Conference in Anaheim, California.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading software company, is excited to announce the new version of HitPaw VikPea (originally named HitPaw Video Enhancer)! HitPaw VikPea V4.0.0 comes with the launch of the AI Color module, which includes the popular SDR to HDR feature. This AI-driven tool improves the color range, brightness, contrast, and details, making videos more vibrant and realistic.

Software NEWS: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of its 50th investor to its all-inclusive whole loan trading platform Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx™). This addition enhances the platform's ability to deliver unmatched market access and execution flexibility for clients selling mandatory, including all agency executions.

Publishing NEWS: -- Independent author W Blair Doman releases a gripping historical fiction novel, "Pressed: Recruitment by Force" (ISBN: 978-0228815914), released by Tellwell Publishing. The book sheds light on the lives disrupted by England's practice of impressment - the forced recruitment of men and boys for naval service - during the 1700s and 1800s. This novel offers a poignant look at the human cost of war and the plight of those who endured it unwillingly.

Software NEWS: -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced the honorees of this year's Synergy Achievement Awards program. The annual awards program celebrates partner districts that use the Synergy platform beyond "out-of-the-box" applications, customizing their Synergy solution to positively impact student learning, improve a process, or solve a problem.

Software NEWS: -- Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is excited to unveil a series of powerful enhancements to its platform. These updates solidify its leadership in the digital notarization industry by optimizing workflow efficiency, increasing transparency, and enhancing user control.

Software NEWS: -- Many users are looking for a free PDF editor alternative to Adobe. This is because the sheer number of features Adobe Acrobat holds can overwhelm anyone. Not to mention, it comes with a learning curve and its subscription model is costly if you edit infrequently, says Tenorshare. Curious about the best free PDF editor alternative to Acrobat - one that's easier to use and offers a better experience?

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a world-renowned brand specializing in providing high-quality digital creation tools, is pleased to announce a major upgrade to HitPaw Online Video Enhancer: the launch of the new low-light enhancement model. This innovative technology is designed to help users easily improve the image quality of nighttime videos.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor, all directly on the beach stage!

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading multimedia software developer, is excited to announce the launch of HitPaw VoicePea V2.3.0, featuring the highly anticipated text-to-speech tool. This update allows users to generate high-quality, natural-sounding speech with simple text input, unlocking new possibilities for voice creation.

Software NEWS: -- "My iPhone keeps showing the apple logo and turning off," many iPhone users have asked this question. "You don't have to find which iOS issue is causing 'iPhone keeps turning on and off' error or try to manually fix it. ReiBoot iOS repair software can automatically find and repair a wide range of iOS malfunctions in 3 clicks," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

Publishing NEWS: -- Lynn Gallant Blackburn's powerful new book, "For the Love of My Sister" (ISBN: 978-1779620699; Nov. 25, 2024), is now available through Tellwell Publishing.  Author Lynn Gallant Blackburn seeks to honor the memory of her sister Paula Gallant, who was tragically murdered through domestic violence in 2005.

Software NEWS: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter to streamline its mortgage lending operations and offer additional support for integrations.

Software NEWS: -- Many people still face situations where reliable or high-speed internet access isn't available (e.g., on the go, traveling, or in areas with poor connectivity). A good video downloader enables users to save content for offline viewing without worrying about buffering or connection interruptions. YT Saver is a powerful video downloading and converting program that can download HD videos from over 10,000 websites and convert them to MP4, MOV, MP3, and more.

Software NEWS: -- Pokémon GO's Wild Area in November and City Safari in December bring exciting challenges and rare Pokémon. MocPOGO, the ultimate location changer, ensures you're ready with exclusive discounts and features to explore, catch rare Pokémon, and complete research-all from home. Curious about how MocPOGO works? Let's have a look.

Software NEWS: -- With Niantic continuously updating its security, Pokémon GO users have a hard time using a Pokémon GO spoofer on iOS. Especially the occurrence of "Error 12" forces them to download a cracked version of a spoof location program for Pokémon, resulting in an account ban. "However, Tenorshare iAnyGo comes with a 0-ban foolproof solution against 'Error 12.' It features a Bluetooth hardware tech and a cooldown timer, both aiding in avoiding Pokémon GO account ban and tracking by Niantic," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

Software NEWS: -- Tenorshare is proud to share that its brand visual system has won French Design Award, reflecting on its innovation and dedication to great user experiences. "The award reflects our team's effort to create functional and visually appealing products. As a highly adaptable smartphone solutions brand, Tenorshare has always aimed to provide a ground-breaking experience for users worldwide," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

Software NEWS: -- The renowned software solution innovator PDFgear today introduced the Android version of its free PDF editor. This anticipated and sought-after update is finally in place. With that release, PDFgear became the only free and AI-powered PDF editor that works on all mainstream platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

Software NEWS: -- MagFone, a leading provider of software solutions for iOS and Android users, is excited to announce the release of MagFone Location Changer. This tool is designed to help users change their location on both iOS and Android devices without jailbreak or root. With this tool, users can open up new possibilities, whether for accessing location-specific content, navigating in a different area, or simply exploring virtual locations.

Software NEWS: -- AFL Global, a global leader in telecommunications and fiber optic solutions, has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by leveraging EnergyCAP, a leading energy and sustainability software platform. By implementing EnergyCAP, AFL Global has automated the management of nearly two-hundred utility accounts, which has enabled $304,000 in anticipated annual energy and utility cost savings and substantial environmental gains.