NarcX Solutions Inc., a Vineyard-based developer of on-site drug disposal, has announced a major milestone in the fight against illicit fentanyl. The new product, NarcX+, has successfully completed independent validation by a third-party criminal laboratory testing its effectiveness against fentanyl tablets and powders.
The environmentally safe solution has been analytically tested using liquid chromatography technology. The tests showed that at five minutes, illicit fentanyl tablets are completely destroyed and non-retrievable. The illicit fentanyl powder was rendered non-retrievable after three hours, meeting all DEA standards.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid typically used to treat patients with chronic severe pain or severe pain following surgery. Illicit fentanyl tablets, primarily manufactured in foreign clandestine labs and smuggled into the United States through Mexico, often contain lethal amounts of the drug and are responsible for a growing number of deaths in the illegal drug culture.
NarcX’s technology has previously been shown to be effective on other illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, THC and CBD, as well as commonly abused medicines like oxycodone, amphetamines and others.
“NarcX Solutions was founded on a mission to combat the diversion and stockpiling of harmful illicit drugs and medication. The company is committed to saving lives and preventing the devastating consequences of diversion and stockpiling,” the company said in a statement.
Squire Technology LLC, a provider of software products and related services for the accounting industry and a subsidiary of Salt Lake City-based accounting firm Squire & Company PC, has launched a Cloud Financial Management offering. Developed in collaboration with Wasatch Air LLC, a Utah provider of cloud financial operations services to accounting and business advisory firms, the product is designed to help clients optimize their overall cloud spend and enhance cloud reporting and governance by delivering advanced insights into cloud spending and implementing cost-saving measures for clients. “Our move to launch this Cloud FinOps offering underscores our commitment to elevating client support, expanding technological and advisory capabilities, and charting new paths for growth,” said Reuben Cook, Squire practice area leader. “Addressing the significant challenge of cloud expenditure head-on, we are dedicated to enhancing the value of our clients’ cloud investments.”
Owlet Inc., a developer and marketer of smart infant monitoring products, has introduced Dream Sock and BabySat, two medical devices that deliver real-time health insights with medical-grade accuracy for at-home infant care. Dream Sock is a medical pulse oximeter for infants without the need for a prescription that gives infant health readings, including pulse rate and oxygen saturation level for babies from newborn to 18 months and six to 30 pounds. BabySat provides hospital-grade readouts of the same data but is distinct from the Dream Sock in that it is available through prescription only and allows a healthcare provider to set and adjust alarms for oxygen saturation and pulse rate. “We are on a mission to help parents monitor what matters most and are proud to now offer two FDA-cleared, at-home infant monitors,” said Kurt Workman, Owlet CEO and co-founder.
Pretty Links, a link management WordPress plug-in marketer in Cedar City, has released PrettyPay, a built-in payment-link function developed in collaboration with the Stripe payments platform. The feature allows users to create trackable, branded checkout links they can paste in any unrestricted place online. “PrettyPay turns the entire Internet into your personal storefront; that’s what a game-changer this feature is. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s here, and the team couldn’t be more excited to see what kind of revenue this will bring to our users," said Blair Williams, CEO of Pretty Links’ parent company, Caseproof. PrettyPay functions similarly to “buy now” buttons and can be placed across online platforms. When users click the link, they are directed to a checkout page. If the user completes a purchase, the funds go immediately into the link creator’s Stripe account.
Relic Agency, a Provo-based destination marketing agency, has launched a custom AI bot designed specifically for destination marketing solutions. The bot, named Destination Marketing Agent, is designed to improve the way destinations promote themselves to potential travelers by streamlining and enhancing destination marketing efforts. The bot is stocked with the knowledge of hundreds of episodes from destination podcasts, allowing it to give in-depth answers to industry questions. The goal is to provide succinct and actionable answers to a variety of industry questions. “I’ve done a lot of work over the last several years to create educational resources for destination marketers. I am thrilled that artificial intelligence is allowing us to take these hours and make it easily accessible by anybody looking to learn more about destination marketing or the industry,” said Adam Stoker, Relic CEO and Destination Marketing podcast host.
As states continue to propose legislation banning lead ammunition at indoor shooting ranges and training facilities, SIM-X Tactical Solutions of Ogden, an ammunition technology company, introduced its new Rangecore ammunition at the recent Shot Show 2024 in Las Vegas. The product offers a lead-free alternative using SIM-X’s patented projectile/bullet technology. It features a synthetic core inside an alloy jacket. “Rangecore is its own category of projectile technology, offering the most viable option for those looking to shoot lead-free ammunition,” said William Reilly, founder and CEO of SIM-X. “We believe it represents the most disruptive advancement in ammunition technology to date, and we’re proud SIM-X is the one to offer it to the industry.” Unlike frangible ammunition that is designed to disintegrate, Rangecore ammunition is easy to manufacture at high volumes and scalable to meet the needs of the market, Reilly said.
Lehi-based Solutionreach, a patient engagement and communication platform, has announced the launch of its advanced dental insurance management capabilities, including Insurance Verification. This addition to the Solutionreach platform gives dental practices that use the platform the ability to automate a manual insurance-related process with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in faster collections and an enhanced patient experience. “We recognize the current challenges that dental practices face in managing insurance information, and we are thrilled to introduce our dental Insurance Verification product as a solution to simplify these processes,” said Ken Ernsting, CEO of Solutionreach. “By incorporating an automated verification process, we aim to empower dental teams to focus on what matters most — delivering exceptional patient care.” With the dental insurance management features, Solutionreach provides practices with a comprehensive solution to optimize their revenue cycle and improve operational efficiency at every step.
Weave, a Lehi-based experience platform for small and medium-sized healthcare practices, has announced the addition of AI-driven Voicemail Transcriptions to its platform. Now available to Weave’s 27,000-plus users, Voicemail Transcription automatically transcribes voicemails from patients, allowing for efficient, visible and private reading experiences. With the update, users will now see the voicemail transcription when they click on the voicemail tab on desktop applications or the mobile app, improving overall user experience by making it faster to consume messages without having to listen to the audio, which can often be difficult in busy settings. “AI has exploded in popularity over the past year, and we’re taking steps to ensure Weave is delivering state-of-the-art offerings that empower our customers to enhance patient experiences and deliver top-of-the-line care,” said Branden Neish, chief product and technology officer at Weave.