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Originally published by Healtchcare IT Today
The following is a guest article by Marie Hattar, SVP at Keysight Technologies

Wearable devices are transforming healthcare through continuous monitoring, early detection, and personalized management of chronic diseases. These innovations are reinventing how health concerns are tracked and treated, with the goal of improving diagnostics, outcomes, and accessibility. However, they also introduce new technical challenges to overcome.

Factors like increasing health consciousness, aging populations, and advances in sensor technology and connectivity are helping fuel wearables’ popularity. Innovations such as sensor patches that continuously track ECG (electrocardiogram), respiratory rate, and other vital signs, to Oura rings and continuous glucose monitors are also contributing to this transformation. These devices combine sensors to monitor vital signs, utilizing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other IoT connectivity for seamless data transmission. With their ubiquitous nature, the healthcare wearables sector is set to grow from $103.4 billion in 2025 to $324.73 billion by 3032. In the US, research found that 45% of adults now own a wearable.

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^{Marie Hattar, SVP at Keysight Technologies (Image courtesy of Healtchcare IT Today)}

Originally published by Healtchcare IT Today
The following is a guest article by Marie Hattar, SVP at Keysight Technologies

Wearable devices are transforming healthcare through continuous monitoring, early detection, and personalized management of chronic diseases. These innovations are reinventing how health concerns are tracked and treated, with the goal of improving diagnostics, outcomes, and accessibility. However, they also introduce new technical challenges to overcome.

Factors like increasing health consciousness, aging populations, and advances in sensor technology and connectivity are helping fuel wearables’ popularity. Innovations such as sensor patches that continuously track ECG (electrocardiogram), respiratory rate, and other vital signs, to Oura rings and continuous glucose monitors are also contributing to this transformation. These devices combine sensors to monitor vital signs, utilizing Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other IoT connectivity for seamless data transmission. With their ubiquitous nature, the healthcare wearables sector is set to grow from $103.4 billion in 2025 to $324.73 billion by 3032. In the US, research found that 45% of adults now own a wearable.

Continue reading here.

March 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Product of the Year™ (POY) is the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, awarded in over 40 countries across the globe each year. The purpose of the award is to guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Each year, POY accepts entries for consumer products that demonstrate advancement within their industries. The POY seal is backed by a survey of 40,000 people by Kantar, a global leader in product innovation research.

Congratulations to the Dial® brand for winning a 2026 Product of the Year USA Award, and to the Snuggle®, and göt2b® brands for winning 2026 Product of the Year Canada Awards!

Dial® Antibacterial + Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap – Winner in the Hand Soap Category USA

The Dial^® Antibacterial + Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap provides lasting moisturization until the next wash. Clinically proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria¹, this hand soap delivers 2x more moisturization² per wash. Its gentle, creamy formula soothes dry skin while being free from SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates, and silicones. This new hand soap from Dial is available in three scents: Shea Butter, Coconut Milk, and Chamomile. Dial^® represents the gold standard of clean that ensures you’re ready for whatever life throws your way, giving you the confidence to move forward.

“Dial Antibacterial + Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap represents a meaningful step forward for the hand soap category. By delivering trusted antibacterial alongside superior hydration³, we’re meeting consumers where they are, without asking them to compromise on care or efficacy,” says Allison Feldman, Vice President of Personal Care & Fabric Softener at Henkel. “The Product of the Year seal is a trusted signal for shoppers, and we look forward to leveraging this recognition to highlight a product that thousands of consumers have identified as both innovative and dependable.”

göt2b®glued® 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel – Winner in the Hair Styling and Finishing Category Canada

göt2b® Glued® 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel is a multipurpose solution for your brows and edges. The fast-drying, no-sticky feel, transparent styling gel is made to create strong and lasting hold at home or on the go. The innovative product design features a wide side for applying the gel and a narrow side for styling and fixing your brow and hair contours.

“göt2b as a brand has always stood for innovation and self-expression, with a portfolio of hair coloring and styling products that empower consumers to be whoever they want to be,” says Linda Lin, Head of Hair, North America at Henkel. “It is an honor to have göt2b®glued® 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel endorsed by Product of the Year organization and consumers across Canada; this distinction will now be a symbol to consumers of göt2b’s credible, reliable, innovative products for all hair colors, types, and textures!”

Snuggle® Crystals In-Wash Scent Boosters – Winner in the Fabric Care Category Canada 

Snuggle® Crystals Blue Sparkle ®In-Wash Scent Boosters and Snuggle® Crystals Lavender Breeze® In-Wash Scent Boosters add the fresh scent of home to your clothes and fabrics. These beads dissolve to provide long-lasting fragrance: up to 12 weeks of freshness out of storage. They dissolve in all water temperatures, are great to use on all types of clothing – including activewear and sleepwear – and contain 95% naturally-derived ingredients, plus fragrance and other ingredients. The Snuggle® Blue Sparkle® scent brings a blend of white floral and green citrus notes, while the Snuggle® Lavender Breeze® crystals add a bouquet of fresh lavender and white florals; both blended with aromas of warm wood and soft musk.

“Snuggle recognizes that our consumers place high value in the comfort of home, and are proud that the Snuggle® Crystals In-Wash Scent Boosters and the long-lasting scents they provide for all types of clothing have been recognized as a consumer favorite for fabric care in Canada,” said Margarita Bajzelj, Marketing Director, Canada, Henkel Consumer Brands, North America. “Product of the Year recognition is a testament to Snuggle’s customer-first approach to product innovation and performance while staying true to the brand’s core principles and purpose to provide a sense of comfort, encourage togetherness, and deliver scents that are both fresh and familiar.”

^{1 Encountered in household settings
2 vs Dial® antibacterial defense liquid hand soap
3 Overall in 3+ hour clinical testing of top 85% of antibacterial liquid & foaming hand soaps with moisturizers}

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Henkel product winners: Product of the Year™ 2025

March 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Product of the Year™ (POY) is the world’s largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, awarded in over 40 countries across the globe each year. The purpose of the award is to guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Each year, POY accepts entries for consumer products that demonstrate advancement within their industries. The POY seal is backed by a survey of 40,000 people by Kantar, a global leader in product innovation research.

Congratulations to the Dial® brand for winning a 2026 Product of the Year USA Award, and to the Snuggle®, and göt2b® brands for winning 2026 Product of the Year Canada Awards!

Dial® Antibacterial + Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap – Winner in the Hand Soap Category USA

The Dial^® Antibacterial + Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap provides lasting moisturization until the next wash. Clinically proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria¹, this hand soap delivers 2x more moisturization² per wash. Its gentle, creamy formula soothes dry skin while being free from SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates, and silicones. This new hand soap from Dial is available in three scents: Shea Butter, Coconut Milk, and Chamomile. Dial^® represents the gold standard of clean that ensures you’re ready for whatever life throws your way, giving you the confidence to move forward.

“Dial Antibacterial + Hydrating Liquid Hand Soap represents a meaningful step forward for the hand soap category. By delivering trusted antibacterial alongside superior hydration³, we’re meeting consumers where they are, without asking them to compromise on care or efficacy,” says Allison Feldman, Vice President of Personal Care & Fabric Softener at Henkel. “The Product of the Year seal is a trusted signal for shoppers, and we look forward to leveraging this recognition to highlight a product that thousands of consumers have identified as both innovative and dependable.”

göt2b®glued® 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel – Winner in the Hair Styling and Finishing Category Canada

göt2b® Glued® 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel is a multipurpose solution for your brows and edges. The fast-drying, no-sticky feel, transparent styling gel is made to create strong and lasting hold at home or on the go. The innovative product design features a wide side for applying the gel and a narrow side for styling and fixing your brow and hair contours.

“göt2b as a brand has always stood for innovation and self-expression, with a portfolio of hair coloring and styling products that empower consumers to be whoever they want to be,” says Linda Lin, Head of Hair, North America at Henkel. “It is an honor to have göt2b®glued® 2-in-1 Brow & Edge Gel endorsed by Product of the Year organization and consumers across Canada; this distinction will now be a symbol to consumers of göt2b’s credible, reliable, innovative products for all hair colors, types, and textures!”

Snuggle® Crystals In-Wash Scent Boosters – Winner in the Fabric Care Category Canada 

Snuggle® Crystals Blue Sparkle ®In-Wash Scent Boosters and Snuggle® Crystals Lavender Breeze® In-Wash Scent Boosters add the fresh scent of home to your clothes and fabrics. These beads dissolve to provide long-lasting fragrance: up to 12 weeks of freshness out of storage. They dissolve in all water temperatures, are great to use on all types of clothing – including activewear and sleepwear – and contain 95% naturally-derived ingredients, plus fragrance and other ingredients. The Snuggle® Blue Sparkle® scent brings a blend of white floral and green citrus notes, while the Snuggle® Lavender Breeze® crystals add a bouquet of fresh lavender and white florals; both blended with aromas of warm wood and soft musk.

“Snuggle recognizes that our consumers place high value in the comfort of home, and are proud that the Snuggle® Crystals In-Wash Scent Boosters and the long-lasting scents they provide for all types of clothing have been recognized as a consumer favorite for fabric care in Canada,” said Margarita Bajzelj, Marketing Director, Canada, Henkel Consumer Brands, North America. “Product of the Year recognition is a testament to Snuggle’s customer-first approach to product innovation and performance while staying true to the brand’s core principles and purpose to provide a sense of comfort, encourage togetherness, and deliver scents that are both fresh and familiar.”

^{1 Encountered in household settings
2 vs Dial® antibacterial defense liquid hand soap
3 Overall in 3+ hour clinical testing of top 85% of antibacterial liquid & foaming hand soaps with moisturizers}

Related Reading:
Henkel product winners: Product of the Year™ 2025

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate company, Sustainable Strategies operating throughout LATAM and based out of Guatemala. This strategic addition strengthens our presence in the LATAM region, further expanding our ability to deliver high-quality environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) services through a truly global network of local experts. As our multinational clients continue to grow and evolve, expanding our geographic reach remains a key priority to ensure consistent, on-the-ground support wherever they operate.

With more than 70 Associate companies and over 6,000 consultants worldwide, the Alliance continues to grow as a trusted global partner, connecting regional expertise with global coordination to solve complex challenges. The addition of Sustainable Strategies reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening coverage in key markets, enhancing collaboration across regions, and delivering innovative, locally informed solutions that support sustainable business practices at scale.

Sustainable Strategies is a boutique consulting firm that has been operating throughout Latin America for over 16 years, providing a wide range of consulting to engineering services – Sustainability Strategy and Management Consulting Services, EHS Due Diligence for International Mergers and Acquisitions for financial institutions, Global Sustainability Reporting Services, ESG Responsible Investments, Energy Transition, among others to companies, developers, financial institutions, and other leaders seeking to invest and be competitive in Latin America

“We’re proud to announce our integration into Inogen Alliance — a strategic step that strengthens our commitment to building a better tomorrow by harnessing business for positive impact. Together, we bring global expertise to Latin America, helping companies become more competitive, bankable, and sustainable,” Nikki Bahr, CEO Sustainable Strategies.

In choosing new Associate companies to join the Alliance, we follow a thorough due diligence process to ensure alignment in values, service offerings, and complementary geographic coverage with our existing companies, with final approval by the Board of Directors. This careful approach ensures that every new Associate enhances the strength, consistency, and collaborative culture that defines Inogen Alliance.

Inogen Alliance is a global network made up of over 70 of independent local businesses and over 6,000 consultants around the world who can help make your project a success. Our Associates collaborate closely to serve multinational corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and we share knowledge and industry experience to provide the highest quality service to our clients. If you want to learn more about how you can work with Inogen Alliance, you can explore our Associates or Contact Us. Watch for more News & Blog updates, listen to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn.

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the addition of a new Associate company, Sustainable Strategies operating throughout LATAM and based out of Guatemala. This strategic addition strengthens our presence in the LATAM region, further expanding our ability to deliver high-quality environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) services through a truly global network of local experts. As our multinational clients continue to grow and evolve, expanding our geographic reach remains a key priority to ensure consistent, on-the-ground support wherever they operate.

With more than 70 Associate companies and over 6,000 consultants worldwide, the Alliance continues to grow as a trusted global partner, connecting regional expertise with global coordination to solve complex challenges. The addition of Sustainable Strategies reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening coverage in key markets, enhancing collaboration across regions, and delivering innovative, locally informed solutions that support sustainable business practices at scale.

Sustainable Strategies is a boutique consulting firm that has been operating throughout Latin America for over 16 years, providing a wide range of consulting to engineering services – Sustainability Strategy and Management Consulting Services, EHS Due Diligence for International Mergers and Acquisitions for financial institutions, Global Sustainability Reporting Services, ESG Responsible Investments, Energy Transition, among others to companies, developers, financial institutions, and other leaders seeking to invest and be competitive in Latin America

“We’re proud to announce our integration into Inogen Alliance — a strategic step that strengthens our commitment to building a better tomorrow by harnessing business for positive impact. Together, we bring global expertise to Latin America, helping companies become more competitive, bankable, and sustainable,” Nikki Bahr, CEO Sustainable Strategies.

In choosing new Associate companies to join the Alliance, we follow a thorough due diligence process to ensure alignment in values, service offerings, and complementary geographic coverage with our existing companies, with final approval by the Board of Directors. This careful approach ensures that every new Associate enhances the strength, consistency, and collaborative culture that defines Inogen Alliance.

Inogen Alliance is a global network made up of over 70 of independent local businesses and over 6,000 consultants around the world who can help make your project a success. Our Associates collaborate closely to serve multinational corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and we share knowledge and industry experience to provide the highest quality service to our clients. If you want to learn more about how you can work with Inogen Alliance, you can explore our Associates or Contact Us. Watch for more News & Blog updates, listen to our podcast and follow us on LinkedIn.

NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a new quick reference guide on the Voluntary Standard for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (VSME). The new guide, which is available here, is designed to help sustainability practitioners understand the new sustainability reporting framework which has been recommended by the European Commission.

“Large companies subject to the CSRD are working to disclose required information on their value chains,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “The VSME offers a framework to help suppliers respond to data requests and provide a structure for their disclosures.”

The new quick reference guide includes:

• An outline of the new Standard’s purpose, scope, and disclosure requirements
• A clear summary of the two disclosure paths (the Basic Module and the optional Comprehensive Module) to support practical decision-making around value chain data requests and voluntary reporting
• Highlights of the VSME’s connection to CSRD and ESRS, and how it is intended to be used
• Context on how the VSME fits within the broader EU sustainability regulatory landscape
• Why a standardized approach for SMEs is important for supply chain data quality and resilience

This guide supports sustainability, supply chain, and procurement teams at large companies managing CSRD value chain obligations, as well as SMEs operating within those supply chains.

Coppola said, “The VSME helps ensure the reporting burden for SMEs is proportional to their size and capacity to provide ESG information. G&A is available to help companies with strategic planning to help navigate the evolving regulatory reporting requirements in Europe.”

G&A’s new Quick Reference Guide is available for download on the company website.

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES & INTERVIEWS, CONTACT
Louis D. Coppola
CEO & Co-Founder 
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. 
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14 
Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com

NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 /3BL/ – Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has issued a new quick reference guide on the Voluntary Standard for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (VSME). The new guide, which is available here, is designed to help sustainability practitioners understand the new sustainability reporting framework which has been recommended by the European Commission.

“Large companies subject to the CSRD are working to disclose required information on their value chains,” said Louis Coppola, CEO & Co-Founder at G&A Institute. “The VSME offers a framework to help suppliers respond to data requests and provide a structure for their disclosures.”

The new quick reference guide includes:

• An outline of the new Standard’s purpose, scope, and disclosure requirements
• A clear summary of the two disclosure paths (the Basic Module and the optional Comprehensive Module) to support practical decision-making around value chain data requests and voluntary reporting
• Highlights of the VSME’s connection to CSRD and ESRS, and how it is intended to be used
• Context on how the VSME fits within the broader EU sustainability regulatory landscape
• Why a standardized approach for SMEs is important for supply chain data quality and resilience

This guide supports sustainability, supply chain, and procurement teams at large companies managing CSRD value chain obligations, as well as SMEs operating within those supply chains.

Coppola said, “The VSME helps ensure the reporting burden for SMEs is proportional to their size and capacity to provide ESG information. G&A is available to help companies with strategic planning to help navigate the evolving regulatory reporting requirements in Europe.”

G&A’s new Quick Reference Guide is available for download on the company website.

About G&A Institute, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. (G&A) is a sustainability consulting and research firm headquartered in New York City. G&A helps corporate and investor clients recognize, understand, and develop winning strategies for sustainability and ESG issues to address stakeholder and shareholder concerns. G&A’s proprietary, comprehensive full-suite process for sustainability reporting is designed to help organizations achieve sustainability leadership in their industry and sector and maximize return on investment for sustainability initiatives.

Since 2011, G&A has been building and expanding a comprehensive database of corporate sustainability reporting data based on analysis of thousands of ESG and sustainability reports to help steer strategy for our clients and improve their disclosure and reporting. More information is available on our website at ga-institute.com.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES & INTERVIEWS, CONTACT
Louis D. Coppola
CEO & Co-Founder 
Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc. 
Tel 646.430.8230 ext 14 
Email lcoppola@ga-institute.com