Medical Connections Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: MCTH.OB), a Boca Raton FL-based healthcare staffing firm, announced it received the Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services from The Joint Commission. "This certification recognizes our entire team's dedication to providing qualified healthcare staff to provide safe, high-quality care to patients," said CEO Joseph Azzata.

Aquent IT Solutions said John Deere, a manufacturer of tractors and other equipment, has recognized it as partner-level suppler in the John Deere Achieving Excellence program for the eighth consecutive year. Partner level is the highest level in the program. Aquent IT Solutions is part of Boston-based Aquent.