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PARIS-LA DÉFENSE, France-Tuesday 9 June 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions represents a major ambition of all energy operators. Bureau Veritas supports clients to meet society’s energy needs while building a more sustainable low carbon future.

Methane emissions are a major component of indirect greenhouse gas emissions generated along the oil and gas value chain1. Shell, a leading global energy and petrochemicals group, has set a target to maintain methane emissions intensity below 0.2% by 20252. Bureau Veritas has been awarded a framework agreement to provide support and help enable the company to move towards achieving that target.

With worldwide reach, the new enterprise framework agreement with Bureau Veritas allows Shell to benefit from expert solutions in detection of leaks across all assets. Bureau Veritas’ Leak Detection and Repair solutions (LDAR) enable Shell to monitor, quantify and control emissions ... Read more »

Unisys delivers new Enterprise Biometric Identification Services system to facilitate traveller processing and improve the Department’s ability to identify criminals and persons of national security interest.

CANBERRA, Australia & BLUE BELL, Pa.-Tuesday 9 June 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) and IDEMIA today announced that the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ new Enterprise Biometric Identification Services (EBIS) system has gone live. EBIS is based on the Unisys Stealth(identity)™ multi-factor identity management and authentication solution and, using IDEMIA’s facial and fingerprint recognition algorithms, is one of the world’s most accurate biometric identity management systems used for visa and border processing to secure Australia’s’ borders and facilitate the flow of legitimate travellers.

EBIS will be used by the department to match the facial images and fingerprint ... Read more »

 Velodyne Lidar Sensors Power AGROINTELLI’s Autonomous Farm Vehicles

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Tuesday 9 June 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a three-year sales agreement with AGROINTELLI, a developer of intelligent farming solutions. AGROINTELLI uses Velodyne lidar sensors in production of its Robotti autonomous tool carriers that increase efficiency on fields and help professional farmers save time and money.

Robotti uses Velodyne’s Puck™ sensors for safe and efficient navigation on farmland. It supports a wide range of equipment such as a precision seeder, mechanical inter-row weeder and seed drill. Robotti performs highly accurate, site-specific agricultural operations including seedbed preparation, seeding, weeding, fertilizing, spraying and mowing.

Robotti is suitable for conventional and organic farms as well as in conservation agriculture. Farmers can let the robot work autonomously or ... Read more »

Earthworks are being carried out by Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company, Binyah

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-Tuesday 9 June 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast, appointed Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited (Parsons), who, following a competitive tender, was awarded the construction supervision contract. The digitally enabled solutions provider is taking on the role of engineer, supervising the execution of works currently underway across Phase I of Triple Bay.

Binyah, a Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company, joins Parsons onsite carrying out the excavation, backfilling, and earthworks required to achieve the formation levels and grading of Phase I of the Triple Bay masterplan.

Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples said: ‘We are delighted to work with two prestigious firms on a project of this scale. We are very pleased with the progress t ... Read more »

FLIR Screen-EST is Available for Use with FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras Used for Skin Temperature Screening, Offering a Faster Solution for High Traffic Areas

ARLINGTON, Va.-Tuesday 9 June 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the FLIR Screen-ESTTM software for FLIR T-Series, Exx-Series, and A-Series thermal imaging cameras. The software provides automatic measurement tools that perform elevated skin temperature screenings of individuals in two seconds or less at entries, checkpoints, and other high-traffic areas while maintaining recommended social distancing guidelines.

“Governments and businesses across the globe are hard at work developing new processes to ensure public health and safety from COVID-19, including the use of radiometric thermal imaging cameras as part of a comprehensive frontline screening program,” said Jim Cannon, President and CEO at FLIR. “Now with FLIR Screen-EST softw ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 2 June 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- There is promising news for thousands of stranded Indians waiting for their return from UAE to India on the background of current COVID 19 pandemic. The air traffic between these two countries has been resumed and the process of registration of names with Indian Consulate and ticket booking has also commenced. Dr. Dhananjay Datar, Chairman & Managing Director of Al Adil Trading, is extending his co-operation in sponsoring the air ticket and COVID testing fees expenses of the needy travellers coming back to India.

There are many people who are not in a position to meet the airfare and COVID testing fees. “I understand that many individuals who have lost their jobs are unable to make use of this initiative to go to their hometown since they do not have the required money. I will be coordinating with the approved bodies to extend a helping hand to those in need. All necessary guid ... Read more »