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WALTHAM, Mass. -Thursday, October 26th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new Olympus Scientific Cloud expands the capabilities of the EPOCH® 6LT flaw detector and Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer at no extra cost, with more features planned in the coming months. A suite of new capabilities, including wireless software updates, easy data backups, and real-time screen sharing for Vanta analyzers help make your work faster and more efficient.

Olympus is constantly improving the software of our instruments. The Olympus Scientific Cloud (OSC) enables users to wirelessly download the latest software updates directly to their instrument without having to use a PC interface program. When an update for the Vanta analyzer is available, a notification will appear in the device’s user interface, prompting the user to download. EPOCH 6LT users can check the Cloud web application for updates. For fleet managers, this functionality helps ensure that all of the EP ... Read more »

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ZURICH-Thursday, October 26th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) --THIRD QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

    Total orders up 5%1; base orders up 6%; higher in all regions
    Services and software orders up 11%; ABB AbilityTM driving momentum
    Revenues up 3%
    Operational EBITA margin2 up to 12.9%
    Net income $571 million; operational EPS +7%3
    Cash flow from operating activities $954 million
    Net working capital as a percentage of revenues stable, impacted by B&R acquisition and HV cables divestiture
    B&R acquisition closed July 6; integration on track
    Leadership position in electrification to be strengthened by GE Industrial Solutions acquisition

“We continue to build growth momentum across all regions, with total ... Read more »

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. & BANGALORE, India -Tuesday, October 24th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ by Everest Group, a global independent consulting and research firm, in its report titled “IT Security Services- Market Trends and PEAK MatrixTM Assessment 2017: Security- the Biggest Digital Insecurity”.

The report analyzed the capabilities of 17 leading global IT service providers on Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix. Wipro has been named as a Leader for its strong global delivery network with a transformational mind-set, and its ability to deliver high quality of services across regions and service segments, in terms of both execution and responsiveness.

The report highlights the trends influencing the IT security serv ... Read more »

GSMA, DFID, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Ghanaian Government and UNDP to Work Together to Harness the Power of Mobile to Deliver Life-Enhancing Services and Support the SDGs in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana -Wednesday, October 25th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a high-level roundtable between the Government of Ghana and mobile industry leaders today, the GSMA launched a report in partnership with the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), examining the transformative opportunities presented by mobile-enabled digital services in Ghana. The meeting, held in partnership with DFID, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), discussed how Ghana can advance digital and economic inclusion through mobile. Participants signed a communiqué committing to maximise opportunities for mobile to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a range of areas including agriculture, gender equ ... Read more »

The Sultanate of Oman-Tuesday, October 24th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

fetchr, a delivery-business and consumer technology app dedicated to disrupting shipping by eliminating the need for a traditional address, using its patented mobile technology solutions, today announced that it has collaborated “in a first of its kind” joint venture with the Oman National Post Company, introducing, ERSAL.

Oman National Post Company will be the first public post entity in the Middle East to revolutionize its last mile delivery postal service by enabling delivery access via mobile (in contrast to the traditional requirement of a physical address).

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with fetchr, and be the pioneers in this region and offer our citizens and residents the latest and best in technology and delivery service,” said Abdulmalik Al Balushi, CEO,Oman National Post Company.

Fetchr, the five-year-old startup, tackles delivery challenges ... Read more »

 Once-daily single tablet complete regimen demonstrates effective viral suppression in HIV-1 patients, providing a genetic barrier to the development of resistance with a favourable safety profile 

MILAN-Wednesday, October 25th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Janssen’s new once-daily, single tablet combination therapy SYMTUZA® (darunavir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide [D/C/F/TAF]) has shown to be both highly effective and well-tolerated in treating antiretroviral-naïve HIV-1 patients through 48 weeks in the pivotal phase 3 AMBER study.1 The results of this study will be presented on 27 October 2017 at the 16th European AIDS Conference (EACS) in Milan, Italy.

Findings from the study demonstrated that the single tablet regimen (STR) D/C/F/TAF provided effective and durable viral suppression, meaning most patients achieved an undetectable viral load, whilst offering the high genetic barrier to resistance of darunavir, f ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday, October 25th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

In the aftermath of the devastating category 5 hurricane Irma, which battered the island of Barbuda in September, the chairman of The James & Maginley Charity and Care Foundation, is calling on philanthropists around the world to help rebuild the Caribbean island.

According to chairman E. Casroy James, while the response from donors, volunteers and philanthropists has been overwhelming, more will have to be done. “We have received donations from countries, corporations and individuals. However, we have a long way to go to rebuild Barbuda. While support is generously being offered in numerous ways, financial aid is what is needed most at the moment.”

In support of the efforts to rebuild the island, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has announced that the cost for citizenship under the National Development Fund (NDF) option has been reduce ... Read more »

New Figures Highlight Huge Potential in Smart Energy Sector for Mobile Operators Deploying Mobile IoT Networks; Mobile IoT Networks Supporting Utilities Applications Globally 

LONDON -Wednesday, October 25th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The GSMA today announced that mobile operators deploying new Mobile IoT networks will be able to benefit from the European connected energy market estimated to be worth USD$26 billion by 20261. Data shared by analyst house Machina Research highlights the huge growth opportunity in the emerging connected energy market that could connect approximately 158 million new smart meters on LPWA networks across Europe. The total number of connections in Europe could be further increased if the 60 million cellular connections are also included with LPWA.

“The Internet of Things is fundamentally disrupting the smart utility market by providing ubiquitous connectivity and real-time, actionable data. Mobile IoT networks w ... Read more »