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 Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to the Flight Info API to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies 

LONDON-Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OAG, a leading provider of air travel data and insights, today announced the availability of its Flight Info API in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store that provides applications and services for use on Azure. OAG customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

Flight Info API is the latest product launch for OAG Metis, the company’s Azure-powered open platform for enabling a combined and configurable view of high-value flight information. The API ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany & INDIANAPOLIS -Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

- Interim analysis of the EMPRISE real-world evidence study showed that empagliflozin was associated with a reduced risk in all-cause mortality, hospitalization for heart failure and acute kidney injury requiring dialysis, compared to DPP-4 inhibitors

- This analysis, which includes European data pooled with data from Israel and East Asia, was presented for the first time at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, 25 June 20211

- EMPRISE data complement the landmark EMPA-REG OUTCOME® trial

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The first data from Europe, Israel and East Asia in the EMPRISE real-world evidence study have been presented, revealing a risk reduction in cardiovascular outcomes associated with empagliflozin compared to DPP-4 inhibitors. Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced the study results today, which included over 130,000 adults with ... Read more »

NESS ZIONA, Israel & LAUSANNE, Switzerland -Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

- Upfront and approval payments of up to $15 million
- Tiered royalties ranging from mid- to high-teen percentage of net sales
- Sol-Gel option to regain commercialization rights 5 years following first commercialization

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLGL), a clinical-stage dermatology company, and Galderma, the world’s largest independent dermatology company, today announced they have signed two exclusive 5-year license agreements for the commercialization of EPSOLAY® and TWYNEO® in the United States.

Under these agreements, Galderma has an exclusive license to commercialize Sol-Gel’s most
advanced investigational drug products using Sol-Gel’s proprietary micro-encapsulation technology, in each case provided the product is approved by the FDA:

EPSOLAY (benzoyl peroxide, 5%, cream) is under investigatio ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

Crescent Enterprises CEO Badr Jafar serves as a Champion of the Alliance, mobilizing peers, networks and initiatives in the region and beyond
Company amongst MENA’s first to join the global movement to prioritize digital inclusion as foundational to the achievement of the SDGs
Crescent Enterprises has joined the World Economic Forum’s EDISON Alliance (Essential Digital Infrastructure and Services Network) to help foster affordable and accessible digital opportunities for everyone by 2025. The company is amongst the first from the MENA region to join the global movement to prioritize digital inclusion as foundational to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises has been appointed as Champion of the Alliance, whereby he will be working alongside senior government officials to industry leaders, including MasterCard Executive Chair ... Read more »

 LONDON-Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

    UPL is the largest manufacturer and distributor of biosolutions worldwide.

    NPP will focus on UPL’s global biosolutions operations, accounting for 7% of total revenues.

    Biosolutions market set to grow to US$10bn by 2025 as consumers demand more sustainable food systems.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070), a world leader in sustainable agriculture products and solutions, has announced the launch of ‘NPP’ – Natural Plant Protection – a new global business unit housing UPL’s comprehensive portfolio of natural and biologically derived agricultural inputs and technologies.

NPP will act as a stand-alone brand, consolidating UPL&rs ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

Driver Trett, a Global Construction Consultancy, has promoted Jonathan Sanderson to head up its Oman office, replacing Kobus Havemann who is leaving the business after 11 years of service.

Jonathan has over 30 years’ construction industry experience in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. He has an LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration, BSc in Quantity Surveying, and also holds a professional membership with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He has held positions at Board level and has worked for main contractors, developers and consultants, and for the past 3 years he has successfully led the claims department in Driver Trett Oman office.

Commenting on his promotion Jonathan said:” I am excited to take on this role, and I am looking forward to building on the success of the Driver Trett business in Oman, with the continued support of our committed and highly skilled team. ... Read more »

Insurance industry veteran to drive client engagement and growth in newly-created role

LONDON-Monday 28 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles Taylor, the leading provider of services and technology solutions to the global insurance market, has announced the appointment of John Pickersgill as Group Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 28. John joins Charles Taylor from AXA XL where he served as Head of Global Client Management, and previously as Chief Commercial Officer for AXA Corporate Solutions. In his new role at Charles Taylor and as a member of its Executive Committee, John will be responsible for leading the firm’s commercial activity globally, including client engagement, business development and marketing.

Rob Brown, Charles Taylor Group Chief Executive Officer, noted, “I am delighted that John will be joining our team as Chief Commercial Officer. At Charles Taylor, we build long-term client relationships sp ... Read more »

Partnership for Promoting Safe Roadways

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Thursday 24 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced it is partnering for the third year with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) on a public education initiative, focusing on the safety benefits of autonomous vehicle technology. The Velodyne and MADD partnership includes educational programs, awareness campaigns and co-sponsored events to continue to build public acceptance of autonomous technology with the goal of reducing and eventually eliminating impaired driving collisions.

To celebrate the third-year together, Natasha Thomas, MNM, Executive Director, MADD Northern California, will be the featured guest on a Velodyne Lidar LIVE! episode on August 20 at 10 a.m. PDT. During the webinar, Thomas will address the role of autonomous vehicle technology in moving towards the goal of zero deaths caused by drunk driving.

Since its ... Read more »

At the forefront of setting the new gold standard for advertisers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday 27 June 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

With the demise of the third-party cookie, publishers’ first-party data is gearing up to become the latest gold standard for advertisers.

Leading industry authority New Digital Age (Covering the latest news, insights, opinions and research on all aspects of digital media and marketing), recently partnered with audience platform Permutive to launch ‘The Pitch’ - a Dragons’ Den-style contest where market-leading publishers were invited to prove to a panel of agencies that their first-party data offer could deliver campaigns on client KPIs, without the use of any third-party data.

Attending the event were shortlisted representatives from market-leading publishers including “DMS – the digital arm of Choueiri Group,” “Dazed Media,” “the Guardian,” and &ldquo ... Read more »