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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is delighted to announce it has been awarded the ISO 26262:2018 Functional Safety Process Certificate by Bureau Veritas (BV), a trusted and industry-recognized third-party certification body. This milestone confirms that Quectel has successfully established a complete set of robust functional safety management process system in accordance with ISO 26262 standards, providing continuous support for the design and manufacturing of products that adhere to international safety standards.

In addition, Quectel's LG69T (AB) automotive-grade GNSS module has received certification for meeting the stringent requirements of ISO 26262 ASIL B metrics, which underscores the LG69T (AB)'s ability to fulfill functional safety requirements, positioning it as a dependable solution for global automotive manufacturers and Tier-one suppliers.

Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions ... Read more »

Casablanca, Morocco, Beirut, Lebanon - Thursday, 02. November 2023

The Moroccan Trading Rooms Association (AMSM) has unveiled the official program for the 46th edition of the Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) Conference & Exhibition. This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from November 16th to 19th, 2023, in the enchanting city of Marrakesh, Morocco, at the Four Seasons Hotel.

The conference is themed "How to overcome market challenges and build a stronger tech-driven sustainable future economy." It will bring together leaders and world-class speakers who will share their expertise and perspectives on the global economy and the financial markets industry.

The ICA Conference will bring together 500 global financial market professionals, including experts in capital markets, asset managers, investment bankers, risk management specialists, chief economists, chief strategists, as well as geopolitical experts. This will pro ... Read more »

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), the multinational pharmaceutical group, today provides an update on current trading.

Riad Mishlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Hikma, said: “The good momentum during the first half has continued, enabling us to upgrade full year guidance in two of our three businesses. Our Branded business is performing exceptionally well on an underlying basis and our Generics business has seen key products continuing to drive better-than-expected performance.  In Injectables, we are seeing solid growth, supported by a good performance in MENA and Europe, and we have continued to invest across all our regions to expand manufacturing capacity and build our pipeline. Overall, the Group is making excellent progress and we are on track to deliver very strong earnings growth for the full ... Read more »

CHALFONT ST GILES, England - Thursday, 02. November 2023 AETOSWire  

New data supports the potential role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in predicting patients’ response to immunotherapies in advance of their treatment.
AI models demonstrated 70 to 80 percent accuracy in predicting both the likelihood of efficacious response and specific immune-related toxicities.
Enables clinicians to match patients to the most effective treatment sooner, potentially avoiding unnecessary side effects and cost, and driving personalized and precise care.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- GE HealthCare’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) models predict patient response to immunotherapies with 70 to 80 percent accuracy1, based on a pan-cancer cohort, according to findings to be presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) in San Diego, U.S., by GE HealthCare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the University Medicine Essen ... Read more »

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Thursday, 02. November 2023
stc group, an engine of digital transformation, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Microsoft to further advance its digitalization and drive innovation across Saudi Arabia. As part of the partnership, the organizations will jointly develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions that will transform and empower organizations across various industries, while enabling small businesses to grow and thrive in the digital economy.

"Our strategic partnership with Microsoft marks a defining moment in the history of digital transformation for both stc group and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said stc group CEO Olayan Alwetaid. “This collaboration isn't just about technology; it's about promoting a future where Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of global innovation, setting the standard for what's possible in the digital age. Together with Microsoft, we will work to bring the late ... Read more »

BEDFORD, Mass. - Wednesday, 01. November 2023

Market report places cybersecurity provider among the top of the list

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NetWitness, a globally trusted provider of cybersecurity software and services, has been recognized as one of the cybersecurity industry’s most exceptional leaders as a provider of network detection response (NDR) and security information and event management (SIEM). The GigaOm Radar Report for both NDR and SIEM pits NetWitness among other industry leaders like IBM and Microsoft.

GigaOm ranked NetWitness as exceptional across several key criteria, including historical forensics, managed NDR, alarm fidelity & self-tuning, data enrichment, collaboration & case management, automation, and convergence.

For its NDR capabilities, the company was touted for its dedication to platform and innovation. Specifically, NetWitness’s full packet capture and detection with comprehensive network vis ... Read more »

DALLAS - Thursday, 02. November 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and stewardship, released its ‘Special Report on Sustainability 2023’ detailing the brand’s unwavering commitment to enriching women’s lives and ensuring a sustainable future for all. As the iconic beauty brand commemorates its 60th anniversary, Mary Kay is proud to be part of a global coalition with key stakeholders and aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to make strides in the critical areas of environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

“Sustainability is not just a buzzword for us – it’s woven into the very fabric of who we are as a brand,” said Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay Inc. “While we celebrate our achievements this year, we remain resolute in our mission. We are committed to being even more accountable in our economic, environm ... Read more »

 LambdaTest introduces an Intelligent UI Inspector in real device testing for streamlined interaction, and precise Xpath creation, with native and hybrid application support, transforming the landscape of quality assurance

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kinaxis Inc. (“Kinaxis” or the “Company”) (TSX: KXS), the global leader in supply chain management, is pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “Exchange” or “TSX”) has accepted a notice (the “Notice”) filed by the Company of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”). In connection with the NCIB, the Company has entered into an automatic share purchase plan (an “ASPP”) with its designated broker to allow for purchases of its common shares (the “Shares”).

The Notice provides that the Company may, during the 12-month period commencing November 6, 2023 and ending November 5, 2024, or on such earlier date as Kinaxis completes its purchases or provides notice of termination, purchase up to 1,424,790 Shares in total, representing approximately 5% of the issued and outstanding Shares as at October 23, 2023. As of the close of busines ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, 01. November 2023

Open Call for Global Startup Program Exhibits and Sponsors, Tickets Now on Sale

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will be holding its SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 event in the Tokyo Bay area in April and May of 2024, promoting TMG’s “Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo (SusHi Tech Tokyo)” vision for the creation of sustainable new value.

The event is intended to bring together Tokyo’s innovation creators, solving the issues faced by the world’s urban centers, and to share their models for the future globally.

Applications are now being accepted for participants and exhibitors in the Global Startup Program, as well as for sponsoring partners.

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 - Key Points

・SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 is a large scale event being held in April and May of 2024 

・The event will be divided into three programs:

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced sale of Laya Healthcare Limited (“laya healthcare”) to a subsidiary of AXA S.A. (“AXA”).

Laya healthcare, which is the second largest health insurance provider in Ireland, is a full-service managing general agent headquartered in Cork, Ireland and offers a diverse suite of innovative health insurance products and services in Ireland, along with life insurance and travel insurance.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisor and A&L Goodbody LLP acted as legal counsel to Corebridge.

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial, Inc. makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. With more than $370 billion in assets under management and administration as of June 30, 2023, Corebridge Financial is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions an ... Read more »

 New name reflects ethos of reinvention, transformation and rebirth of the company that launched an industry 25 years ago

Company to retain the Netspend and Rêv brands as part of global multi-brand product portfolio

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netspend and Rêv Worldwide announced today ... Read more »

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Wednesday, 01. November 2023 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today sent a cease-and-desist letter to Renesas Electronics Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, demanding that it immediately stop making false accusations about Quectel and its IoT modules and renounce a September 2023 PowerPoint presentation titled “Attacking Quectel Sockets” that Renesas sent to Quectel customers.

The Renesas document falsely asserts that Quectel’s modules are on a U.S. government banned list and that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a request from the U.S. House of Representatives to ban Quectel’s IoT modules. Both statements are untrue and defamatory. Quectel is demanding a retraction and correction from Renesas.

“It has recently come to our attention that a number of competitors ... Read more »

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, 01. November 2023 AETOSWire 

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today,  a new development loan agreement marking the Fund’s first presence in the country, worth USD $100 million with the Province Governor of Córdoba, H.E. Juan Schiaretti and the Province Governor of Santa Fe, H.E. Omar Perotti, to help fund the Interprovincial Aqueduct Santa Fe - Córdoba Project (Phase 1, Block B-C) in Argentina, through SFD. The signing ceremony took place at the SFD headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

It was attended by the Minister of Public Works of the Province of Córdoba, Mr. Ricardo Sosa, Minster of Public Services of the Province of Córdoba, Mr. Fabian Lopez, Minister of Economy of the Province of Santa Fe, Mr. Walter August, and by official representatives from both parties.

This agreement will boost Argentina’s economy by supporti ... Read more »