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Biggest 5G coverage of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-Friday 3 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

stc has completed its preparations for the launch of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 in Jeddah, providing the F1 circuit and all associated event venues with the latest technical equipment, including digital services and high-speed technologies. High-speed internet circuits of 29 Gbps were installed, in addition to 14 fixed and 5G mobile communication towers covering all race locations, which will allow attendees and followers of the event to enjoy a rich digital experience.

On this occasion, H.R.H Prince Mohammed Bin Khalid Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of stc Group, said: “At stc Group, we are proud to support the Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, one of the largest sporting events hosted by the Kingdom; it’s a gateway for hosting other similar international events in ... Read more »

TAIPEI, Taiwan-Friday 3 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- TaiwanPlus, a new global English-language video streaming service, has launched a Taiwan Cinema program with a selection of ten films that exemplify the diversity of Taiwan’s culture, peoples, and history. The most prominent collection is Ang Lee’s 'Father Knows Best' trilogy. Notably, this is the first time the films are available to be streamed online together. Director Lee’s strength in bringing together family members to create tension and tender comedic moments shine in this trio of PUSHING HANDS (1991), EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN (1994), and THE WEDDING BANQUET (1993).

Renowned actor Sihung Lung acts as the consummate traditional Taiwanese father in roles that evoke the sweet bitterness of an aging man trying to bring each casts’ family together. Hailed for their unrestrained portrayals of Eastern family dynamics, the collection is available for free until December ... Read more »

NEW YORK & GENEVA-Friday 3 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wella Company, a global leader in the $100 billion beauty industry, today celebrates its one-year anniversary as a stand-alone company. Wella Company has a top professional and retail hair, beauty tech and nail portfolio of iconic brands including Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional and ghd. The Company, founded in Germany in 1880, returned to independent operating status on December 1, 2020, led by global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis and Roberts (“KKR”) investing a majority-equity stake, which they have twice increased over the past year.

Wella Company emerged in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, during which almost the entire professional salon industry – the company’s core customer base – was in lockdown. Despite this chall ... Read more »

Sequoia leads an $80M round in investment of CertiK - a leader in Smart Contract and Blockchain security

NEW YORK-Friday 3 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CertiK, the leading global blockchain security firm headquartered in New York, today announced the completion of an $80 million Series B2 financing round. This investment is led by Sequoia, with participation from existing investors including Tiger Global, Coatue Management, and GL Ventures (Hillhouse Capital’s VC arm). This not only sets the bar for the largest single round of fundraising in the blockchain security space but now brings CertiK’s valuation to nearly $1 Billion. This is the third round of capital raised by CertiK within four months, altogether totaling just over $140M.

There has been a substantial increase in demand for blockchain security in the past few years - mostly driven by recent blockchain hacks, and stolen cryptocurrency. In 2021, $1.3 billion in cry ... Read more »