My site

ESPOO, Finland - Tuesday, 17. October 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services leader for AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, announced the signing of a new multimillion-dollar, five-year contract with an emerging telco services provider from the African Region, to provide a full digital BSS stack along with Fintech and Value-Added Services (VAS) services. The agreement aims to facilitate seamless end-to-end order to cash services for retail and enterprise customers.

Tecnotree being a prominent digital BSS & VAS solution provider is continuously expanding its partnership with CSPs globally by delivering 5G-ready BSS suite with advanced AIML capabilities, and this new logo is another successful endeavour towards the company’s strong presence in the African region as a trusted partner. Tecnotree’s 5G-ready BSS suite is agile, cloud-native, and Diamond-certified by TM Forum for real-world Open APIs. The company transfo ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jetcraft®, the global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trading, is teaming up with Bill Papariella as the exclusive trading partner to the former JetEdge CEO’s new company, AeroVentures. Chad Anderson, CEO at Jetcraft, says: “With Jetcraft, Bill is taking his global perspective to the next level. He is a recognizable force in this industry and now he has access to a leading transaction team located all over the world that’s backed by proprietary data analytics. Our partnership with AeroVentures will allow him to better serve the demands of his clients, and his strategic aircraft investments. “For Jetcraft, AeroVentures gives us access to Bill’s extensive network supported by strong credit lines, creating even more opportunities for our customers to continue transacting at the Speed of Life. We’re looking forward to a fruitful relationship.” AeroVentures is an investment firm uniquely focused on innovating and evolving the world of global aviation ... Read more »

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Monday, 16. October 2023

NetApp Storage on Equinix Metal, powered by NetApp Keystone, lets organizations power business-critical workloads with a full stack solution as-a-service.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloud-led, data centric software company, today announced their new joint Bare-Metal-as-a-Service (BMaaS) solution, NetApp Storage on Equinix Metal. NetApp Storage integrated with Equinix Metal is delivered as an as-a-service model through NetApp Keystone®, which offers a real hybrid cloud experience—in a single subscription—so users can choose the storage capacity and performance they need without overprovisioning. Keystone® greatly reduces upfront costs with the flexibility to add more storage on demand as business needs dictate.

NetApp Storage on Equinix Metal provides customers with a full stack of compute, networking and storage infrastructure with low-latency interconnection to all m ... Read more »

QNET, the global wellness, and lifestyle-focused direct-selling company, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a spectacular double convention in Penang, Malaysia. The milestone event brought together a staggering 20,000 attendees from over 20 countries, including the UAE, for two back-to-back conventions in September.

In line with the company’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle and reducing its environmental impact, QNET launched two standout products at the anniversary conventions.

1)         HomePure Nova with Pi-Plus Cartridge – An enhanced version of the company’s bestselling HomePure Nova 9-stage water filtration system promises improved hydration and fortified antioxidant benefits in your drinking water.

2)         Bernhard H Mayer OMNI Watch Collection – A new range of Swiss timepieces crafted with eco-friendly materials certified by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental D ... Read more »

Qatar Foundation’s edutainment show unveils the three finalists vying for first place

As the 12-week journey of Stars of Science continues, the remaining three competitors – who have successfully navigated three rounds of elimination – will now advance to the final episode, where they will make their case to be Top Arab innovator for this season. One winner and one runner up will be decided through jury deliberation and online voting, with each hoping to win the title and a share of the Grand Prize.

Season 15 of Stars of Science – Qatar Foundation’s edutainment show that promotes scientific innovation and entrepreneurship in the Arab world – has been very unique in terms of showcasing the versatility of smart devices and robots in promoting safety and well-being in our communities.

Aiming to bolster security at sea is Aly Magdy Mohamed, an Egyptian mechatronics engineer, whose marine drone will expedite rescue at beaches. H ... Read more »

NORTHBROOK, Ill. 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Digital Check Corp., the world's largest manufacturer of check scanners and related technology, announced two major new products that continue the legacy of its best-selling teller capture and remote deposit check scanners.

The TellerScan TS250 scanner is a high-speed, multi-feed platform intended as the successor to the TellerScan TS240, while also incorporating features from Digital Check’s popular SmartSource Elite series. In addition to higher document scan speeds, the TS250 incorporates full-color ID card scanning, automated cleaning, and improved 600 dpi image sensors.

The TS250 supports multiple APIs and also operates over either a standard USB connection or as a network device using Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) technology. It can change between USB and network operation with a button-press sequence using Digital Check’s new SimpleSwitch system.

The CheXpress CX35 ... Read more »

DARMSTADT, Germany - Monday, 16. October 2023

Not intended for UK-, US- or Canada-based media

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that 28 abstracts featuring the latest research on the company’s oncology portfolio addressing unmet needs across bladder, head and neck, lung, colorectal and other cancers, will be presented at the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting, October 20-24, Madrid, Spain.

Presentations at the meeting encompass new analyses for the standard-of-care medicines BAVENCIO® (avelumab), TEPMETKO® (tepotinib) and ERBITUX® (cetuximab). Additional presentations and activities at ESMO highlight the company’s efforts to improve the lives of people with cancer. Key presentations include:

BAVENCIO

Based on the results of the randomized Phase III JAVELIN Bladder 100 study, the first-line maintenance regimen of BAVENCIO plus best supportive ... Read more »

GHAYA, a UAE "purpose to impact" strategy consultancy, is proud to unveil the inaugural "WORLD WITH PURPOSE" summit titled “THE RISE OF A GLOBAL IMPACT ECONOMY”. Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and in partnership with MAJRA, National CSR Fund, the summit is scheduled to take place on November 7th and 8th, 2023 at the landmark JA The Resort, awarded 'Dubai Most Sustainable five-star Resort’.

WORLD WITH PURPOSE 2023 (WWP23), was born out of the dedication of enthusiastic executives who had a strong desire to make a significant impact in the Middle East and Africa. This project aims to initiate a crucial conversation in the region about the importance of businesses going beyond mere profit generation and focusing on creating lasting value and influence. WWP23 stands as a leading force in the movement towards a worldwide impact-driven economy, advocating for sustainable and meaningful transformation.

WWP23 acts ... Read more »

• Inaugural Autonomous Car Race Set for April 2024 at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, Offers Prize Pool of US$ 2.25 Million
• 10 Elite Teams from Prestigious Institutions Include: University of California, Berkeley; Technical University of Munich; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• GITEX Attendees Get First View of Autonomized Car Model Dallara SF23
   

ASPIRE, the driving force behind grand challenges and global competitions for Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced details of its highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, on the first day of GITEX Global – the world’s premier technology event. A2RL unveiled a model of the first ever autonomized Dallara Super Formula, SF23, released earlier this year. This cutting-edge marvel, capable of sensing its environment and operating without human involvement, is set to transform racing with a monumental inau ... Read more »

The two-day event will feature high-level plenary sessions and keynote addresses, creating exciting opportunities for participants to hear from influential public sector figures, business leaders, industry experts, investors, and economists as they explore the emerging trends transforming business and shaping the future of global trade.

Key national figures sharing valuable insights include H.E. Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy; H.E. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World; and H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

The lineup of private sector speakers includes Shamsa Al Falasi, CEO of Citibank; Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President of Amazon MENA; Khatija Haque, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Emirates NBD; Prof. Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development at University of Oxford; Jane Prokop, Execut ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Monday, 16. October 2023 AETOSWire  

Publishers, marketers, and more will be able to leverage better post-signal connectivity

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP), the leading data collaboration platform, and Yahoo today announced an expanded partnership to scale addressability and enhance reach and interoperability within the advertising ecosystem. With this partnership, publishers using LiveRamp’s Authenticated Traffic Solution (ATS) will now be able to take advantage of cookieless identity solution, Yahoo ConnectID, and unlock additional addressable demand.

Further, brands that leverage the Yahoo DSP can achieve greater reach through Yahoo ConnectID, which benefits from RampID and the expanded scale of LiveRamp’s Authenticated Traffic Solution.

Yahoo ConnectID is powered by direct consumer relationships of nearly 200M authenticated users in the U.S., enabling omnichannel addressable inventory across all of the Yahoo ... Read more »

DUBLIN - Monday, 16. October 2023 AETOSWire 

New survey sheds light on why software buyers experience regret, serving as an essential guide for SaaS providers seeking sustainable growth.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Gartner Digital Markets, the world’s largest software and services marketplace, released its 2024 Global Tech Trends Survey at SaaStock Dublin. The survey of over 3,400 global software buyers revealed a staggering 60% experienced regret after their purchase, underscoring the challenges for businesses making technology investments.

Nearly a quarter of regretful buyers (24%) canceled their contract and a third changed software vendors. To prevent financial losses, it’s crucial for vendors to immediately respond to requests and provide enhanced implementation assistance—measures that 49% and 46% of software buyers say would alleviate their regret, respectively.

“Software buying isn’t just a transaction; it&rsqu ... Read more »