Astute Technology

August 20, 2010
Think Cultural Health Website Receives Approval to Convert to .gov
Astute Technology has been working for the past several years in conjunction with SRA International (SRA) to assist the Office of Minority Health’s Center for Linguistic and Cultural Competence in Health Care (CLCCHC) in its mission to develop the capacity of providers to improve the access and quality of health care for minorities. [...] Read more »

August 5, 2010
Astute Produces Educational Cultural Competency Vignettes Focused on Post-Surgical Care using Astute ScreenTest methodology
Funded by a grant from Johnson & Johnson, Astute Technology recently completed scripting, filming and editing of three clinical vignettes that demonstrate cultural competency in the context of surgery to treat scoliosis, knee surgery and a neurosurgical case. [...] Read more »

July 7, 2010
Astute Technology Recently Awarded Second Enhanced Digital Capture Patent
Astute Technology ("Astute"), the foremost provider of digital conference capture and distribution, announced today that it was awarded a new patent protecting the company's ongoing investment in conference capture and distribution technologies, expanding Astute's intellectual property portfolio. [...] Read more »

May 27, 2010
Knowledge at Your Fingertips - Astute Readies the New Conference iPad Application
In the spirit of September, "Back to School" - Astute is preparing an exciting new educational iPad application. This application is designed to build on the success of the Astute media player bringing the conference (and more) to your fingertips. [...] Read more »

May 26, 2010
New CME Modules Launch at Parkinson's in the Crossfire
Parkinson's in the Crossfire (www.theparkinsonsgroup.com) has launched Part 1 of a new CME program focusing on Emerging Insights in Parkinson's Disease. [...] Read more »

May 15, 2010
Astute Captures and Creates Enduring Materials for Heart Rhythm Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions
Astute leveraged its latest technology to provide capture and e-commerce integration for the Heart Rhythm Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, held on May 12-15, 2010. [...] Read more »

May 10, 2010
Astute and Springer Launch Third Successful Publication Portal, SpineGateway.net
Astute and Springer continued their long time collaboration in May with the launch of a new interactive learning portal, SpineGateway.net. [...] Read more »

April 23, 2010
Astute and CME Incite Produce Multiple Sclerosis Webcast
Funded by a grant from Teva Neuroscience, Astute Technology recently partnered with CME Incite to produce a webcast focused on multiple sclerosis. [...] Read more »

April 22, 2010
Astute Produces Sales Training Products for TEVA Neuroscience
Astute Technology created two innovative sales training products for Teva Neuroscience, including both DVD and PDF outputs. [...] Read more »

April 13, 2010
Astute Builds Website for a New Collaborative Project Between ACC and STS
Continuing work with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), Astute Technology has constructed a new website for a collaborated project between the two renowned cardiovascular associations. [...] Read more »

March 31, 2010
Astute and STS Launch CME Portal Utilizing State-of-the-Art Media Player
Astute and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons have successfully completed and launched the society's first CME Portal. [...] Read more »

March 28, 2010
Astute Supports World Wildlife Fund's 2010 Earth Hour Initiative
Astute Technology recently supported The World Wildlife Fund's important Earth Hour initiative with technology solutions for near real-time representations of Earth Hour through images and videos from around the world. [...] Read more »

March 18, 2010
Neuroconnection.net Debuts Leveraging Astute's Design Teams and Net.SCORE Technology
Astute recently supported the technology and design behind a new virtual CME program, providing cutting edge new information on Parkinson's disease to physicians and the medical community. [...] Read more »

March 15, 2010
Astute's Conference.CAST Technology Used to Capture the Society of Plastics Engineers Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC) 2010
The Society of Plastics Engineers recently engaged Astute Technology to capture their Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC), held in Orlando, Florida in March. [...] Read more »

March 13, 2010
The Society of Interventional Radiology Launches New Learning Center Powered by Astute Net.SCORE
The Society of Interventional Radiology launched the new SIR Learning Center at IR Innovation in Tampa, Florida. The new Learning Center is powered by Astute's Net.SCORE testing and certification platform and will be leveraged by the society for all ongoing continuing education opportunities provided by the association. [...] Read more »

February 25, 2010
Verizon Business Leverages Astute's Conference.CAST Technology to Share 2010 Strategies with Employees around the Globe
Verizon Business kicked off 2010 with sales meetings in both Dallas, Texas and Paris, France. Recognizing that it is critical for employees to all hear and see the same message from their leaders, the Verizon team employed Astute to capture the kick-off meetings leveraging our Conference.CAST technology and distribute that content within 24 hours to employees all over the world. [...] Read more »

January 25, 2010
The Society of Interventional Radiology Engages Astute For Proctored, Timed Exam Module
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) recently engaged Astute Technology to build a customized implementation of Astute's Net.SCORE online testing and certification platform to support the society's mission of providing premier online education and credit tracking to its constituents. [...] Read more »

January 1, 2010
Astute Supports Leading Multiple Sclerosis Organization MSWorld
Astute Technology provides partnership and support for MSWorld, a leading source of information and outreach for patients living with multiple sclerosis. [...] Read more »

December 14, 2009
Astute and BroadSoft Extend Partnership with Launch of the BroadSoft Marketplace
Astute Technology, a boutique technology and design firm, today announced that it helped BroadSoft®, the worldwide leader of VoIP applications to the telecommunications industry, design a new eCommerce-enabled BroadSoft Marketplace. [...] Read more »

November 30, 2009
Hundreds of Business Leaders in Metro Washington, DC Gather for 2009 High Tech Prayer Breakfast - Astute Creates Virtual Archive
Hundreds of business Leaders joined together on November 19th for the 2009 annual High Tech Prayer Breakfast, an event that brings together a wide range of local business players - from investors and lawyers to executives and headhunters. [...] Read more »

November 23, 2009
Astute Creates New Design and Interactive Features for MyCancerAdvisor.com Offering the Latest Cancer News and Insight From Leading Oncologists
Astute recently partnered with leading oncologist Charles Balch, MD, to build on his vision of providing a site to help patients, family, and friends in their search for information about cancer — MyCancerAdvisor.com. [...] Read more »

September 23, 2009
KatzenCancer.org Launches, an Informational Web Presence Utilizing CMS Tools
A powerful combination of state-of-the-art medicine and a beautiful, inspirational healing environment, the Katzen Cancer Research Center creates a comprehensive patient experience that sets the stage for healing and hope. [...] Read more »

August 5, 2009
Cultural Competency Curriculum for Emergency Responders Released
Astute developed the technology for the newly released Cultural Competency Curriculum for Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response. This is the latest Web site in the Office of Minority Health's e-learning suite of cultural competency courses. [...] Read more »

July 21, 2009
Copper Ridge Institute Wins National Caregiver Award for Astute Technology Production
Representatives from leading national aging organizations and agencies convened today in Minneapolis, MN to honor the 2009 winners of the National Family Caregiving Awards, sponsored by the National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation. [...] Read more »

July 13, 2009
Astute Technology Takes BroadSoft's Website to the Next Level with a World Class Redesign
Astute Technology, a boutique technology and design firm, today announced that it helped BroadSoft, the worldwide leader of VoIP applications, bring its website vision to reality. BroadSoft wanted to elevate its site to more accurately represent its brand and voice through a crisp, clean, execution that engages its audience. [...] Read more »

July 2, 2009
BroadSoft Website, Redesigned by Astute Technology, Receives Accolades from Top Industry Blogger
Am pretty sure it was George Carlin who noted how much of an oxymoron "new and improved" is. It's classic American marketing-speak, and is right up there with another of his favorites, "jumbo shrimp". The two words just look dumb together, but they roll off the tongue so easily. [...] Read more »

June 12, 2009
Astute Technology Develops State-of-the-Art Media Player for Leading Oncology Society's Annual Meeting
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer, offered its 2009 Annual Meeting "virtually" through a new state-of-the-art media player developed by Astute Technology. [...] Read more »

April 24, 2009
Astute Develops Technology Behind New Online Dementia Risk Assessment Created By The Copper Ridge Institute
Astute developed the technology behind a new dementia risk assessment created by the experts at The Copper Ridge Institute, affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The online tool is the first of its kind to provide families with information to distinguish between benign forgetfulness and un-diagnosed dementia. [...] Read more »

March 20, 2009
StemCellGateway.net Launches, a Publication and Knowledge Portal Developed by Astute Technology
Astute Technology launched the second in its series of publication portals with Springer Publishing, StemCellGateway.net. The portal brings the power of Springer's huge online repository with over 25,000 titles, down to the individual journal level. [...] Read more »

March 11, 2009
Alzheimer's Care: How Copper Ridge Nursing Home Gets It Right
At the Johns Hopkins-affiliated facility, residents with dementia get attention and social interaction. [...] Read more »

February 23, 2009
A Recent Study by The Journal of the American Medical Association Finds Internet-Based Learning Effective in the Health Professions
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently analyzed the effect of Internet-based instruction for health professions learners compared with no intervention and with non-Internet interventions. [...] Read more »

February 20, 2009
New CME Modules Launch at MS
MS in the Crossfire has launched Part 1 of a new CME program focusing on The Emerging Face of MS. [...] Read more »

January 13, 2009
Astute Launches New and Improved Cultural Competency Training Portal for Physicians
With the increasing diversity of the United States' population, physicians are more and more likely to encounter situations that require the delivery of culturally competent care, access to a vast array of language services, and supportive health care organizations. [...] Read more »

January 7, 2009
PharmaGateway.net Launches, the Inaugural Publications Portal Developed by Astute Technology
Astute Technology launched the first of its society branded publication portals in 4Q, aimed to bring the power of the publisher's huge online repository of over 25,000 titles, down to the individual society level. [...] Read more »

December 8, 2008
800 Business Leaders in Metro Washington, DC Gather for High Tech Prayer Breakfast - Astute Creates Virtual Archive
800 Business Leaders joined together on Thursday, December 4th to an annual High Tech Prayer Breakfast, an event that brings together a wide range of local business players - from investors and lawyers to executives and headhunters. This year, the attendees hear from Jonathan Crane, the Former President and Chairman of SAVVIS, Inc. [...] Read more »

December 8, 2008
Dr. Merril's Blog - A Perspective on Online Learning
Dr. Jon Merril, CEO of Astute Technology, recently launched a blog to share his perspectives on online learning with the Astute community. Through this blog, Jon will share his thoughts on the many ideas he is learning through research and working with different clients. The blog includes new and exciting ways to use online technologies to enable learning opportunities with members, constituents, employees, and vendors as well as perspectives on research and trends in the industry. Subscribe to the blog through the RSS feed and never miss an update. [...] Read more »

November 13, 2008
Astute Technology Builds Society Branded Portals for Leading STM Publisher
Astute Technology has partnered with a leading Science, Technology and Medical (STM) Publisher to offer greater value to the publisher's society clients. The branded portal product brings the power of the publisher's huge online repository of over 25,000 titles, down to the individual society level. [...] Read more »

October 29, 2008
Astute Conference.CAST Brings Teachings of World-Renowned Neurologist Kari Stefansson to the Masses
World renowned neurologist Dr. Kari Stefansson recently spoke during The George Washington University Medical Center Grand Rounds. Dr. Stefansson is the CEO of deCODE Genetics, a global leader in gene discovery. [...] Read more »

October 11, 2008
Astute Technology Produces Videos That Celebrate the Contributions of Interventional Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) launched a new permanent interactive exhibit at its Washington, DC Heart House location on October 11, 2008. The exhibit celebrates Dr. Andreas Gruentzig and his courageous and visionary work. [...] Read more »