Sydney Opera House Now Offering Auracast for Live Performances
The Sydney Opera House has become the world’s first cultural venue to implement Auracast broadcast audio assistive listening technology.
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M&As, the Blended Care Model, and Teleaudiology
What do the recent mergers and acquisitions (M&As) of hearing care dispensing networks mean for private practice audiologists and hearing aid specialists?
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Sonova to Supply Costco Kirkland Signature (KS9) Hearing Aids
Sonova, the Swiss-based parent group of Phonak, Unitron, and Hansaton, confirmed that it has been awarded the contract to supply Costco’s Kirkland Signature 9.0 (KS9) hearing aids. Although the KS9 will use Sonova's wireless SWORD chip set, the new product is said to be unique in many important ways from the other hearing aids in the Sonova group.
Easy Ways to Integrate Assistive Technology into Your Practice
Today’s hearing aids make up a part of what can be considered a communication system. Assistive devices are designed as an integral part of this system.
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Texas Music Festival to Host Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Accessible Concert in May
In recognition of May’s Better Hearing & Speech Month, the Good Vibrations Music & Arts Festival (GVMAF) will host the first fully-encompassing deaf and hard-of-hearing accessible concert on May 20, 2017 at the 1850 Settlement in San Antonio, Texas. Ticket sales and festival commissions will benefit Texas-based nonprofit, Aid the Silent.
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Blog Page: Costco Quietly Launches Kirkland 7.0 Premium Hearing Aids–at Even Lower Price Point
In September, Costco quietly rolled out the latest iteration of its Kirkland Signature branded hearing aids in stores across the US. To the surprise of many analysts and industry insiders, GN ReSound did not have its contract renewed as Costco’s hearing aid supplier.
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GN Completes Acquisition of Audigy Group
GN Store Nord (GN Hearing) has announced that, as of July 1, 2016, all necessary conditions and regulatory approvals have been met and GN Hearing has completed its acquisition of Audigy Group.
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How to Use a Remote Microphone to Reconnect Patients to Their Favorite Activities
Remote microphone technology is an effective method of maximizing the help hearing aids can provide in demanding scenarios. Users can reconnect to favorite activities even in background noise, multiple talker activities, and more. Here are tips on the technology.
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GN ReSound Announces Plans to Purchase Audigy Group
GN ReSound announced that it has signed a long-term supply agreement with Audigy Group and also entered into a contingent agreement to acquire the company for up to $151 million.
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Joy Glen Named Vice President of US Sales for Auditdata
Auditdata’s increasing activities in the US have been fueled by its acquisition of Otovation, and its relatively new partnership with Sycle.net–growth that demanded a strengthening of the US team, which Joy Glen joined as VP of US Sales in March 2016.
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What About the Contralateral Ear? Bimodal Programming Considerations
A look at signal processing options for the contralateral ear in a bimodal hearing aid fitting, and individual patient considerations that may indicate when a certain feature or signal processing choice is advantageous.
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ReSound Introduces ‘Super Power’ Smart Hearing Aids
GN ReSound announced the global launch of ReSound ENZO2, with LiNX2, for people with severe to profound hearing loss in need of a “Super Power” solution. The ENZO2 is a Smart Hearing aid for Super Power users, offering greater audibility, better speech understanding, and improved spatial awareness.
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GN Reports Strong Growth in 2015
In the fourth quarter of 2015, GN ReSound delivered 9% organic growth and EBITA of DKK 340 million (US$51.8 MM). The full-year 2015 organic growth was 8% and EBITA was DKK 995 million (US$142.6 MM).
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BEAR Project in Denmark Evaluates Hearing Treatment
A collaborative project between Danish universities, hearing aid manufacturers and other experts will evaluate hearing loss treatment. The Better Hearing Rehabilitation (BEAR) project will be a collaborative effort aimed at improving the quality of treatment so that people with hearing loss can get more out of hearing aids. Limitations of the audiogram will be addressed, as will the efficacy of a range of hearing tests and hearing aid fitting approaches.
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ReSound Receives Five Award Recognitions at CES 2016
Earlier this month, hearing aid manufacturer GN ReSound participated in the CES 2016 trade show in Las Vegas to demonstrate ReSound’s Smart Hearing solutions. During the show, ReSound gained recognition as a technology innovator, securing five awards in honor of its Smart Hearing solutions, demonstrating the company’s commitment to developing solutions for people living with hearing loss.
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Marcus Desimoni Announced as New CFO of GN Store Nord, GN ReSound
GN Store Nord (GN), Copenhagen, has announced that Marcus Desimoni joins the company as chief financial officer (CFO) of GN Store Nord and GN ReSound, effective February 15, 2016. Desimoni replaces Anders Boyer, who resigned as CFO of GN Store Nord and GN ReSound in December 2015.
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GN ReSound, William Demant Settle All Patent Disputes
GN ReSound A/S and William Demant Holding A/S, both in Denmark, jointly announced that they have reached an agreement to settle all patent disputes between the two companies, thereby terminating all patent litigations—in Europe, including Denmark, and in North America—with immediate effect.
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Anders Boyer Resigns as CFO of GN Store Nord, GN ReSound
GN Store Nord (GN), Copenhagen, has announced that Anders Boyer has decided to resign as CFO of GN Store Nord and GN ReSound. Boyer will continue at GN as CFO during his termination period and will be part of the process to identify his successor.
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