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Mastercard reaffirms its payments technology leadership for Africa’s booming gaming sector with its first-ever esports event on the continent, highlighting Africa’s dynamic youth demographic.

Casablanca, Morocco, November 12, 2024: ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO & LISBON, Portugal - Tuesday, 12. November 2024

First in the U.S., Visa Flexible Credential will roll out with the Affirm Card, a debit card that allows eligible consumers to easily buy now and pay later right from the Affirm app
UAE-based Liv, the first digital bank in MENA to debut Visa Flexible Credential, allows frequent travelers access to multiple currency accounts from one card, making cross-border payments simpler than ever
New flexible payments experiences debuted at Web Summit in Lisbon
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- For years, the card didn’t change. Built for an analog world, one card for one type, debit or credit. The Visa Flexible Credential has fundamentally changed that, allowing people to pay from different account funding sources with a single card. Today, Visa (V: NYSE) announced that the Flexible Credential is expanding to the U.S. and will be rolling out with Affirm, and in the United Arab Emirates with ... Read more »

LISBON, Portugal - Tuesday, 12. November 2024 AETOSWire 
At Web Summit, Visa Celebrates Creators; Expands Collaboration with Pharrell Williams

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- At the opening session of Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Visa unveiled significant commitments to digital creators. Acknowledging the impact of creators on the digital economy, Visa officially recognized creators as small businesses. Today, creators can easily and securely pay and be paid with Visa’s financial tools, resources and products made available to small businesses worldwide.

Visa is also helping creators get paid fast. More than two-thirds of creators struggle with slow payouts that hinder their growth1, according to a Visa survey of creators. Visa Direct is addressing this through partnerships with social media networks and marketplaces to help creators get payouts in real-time2 to their eligible debit card.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see the world finally ... Read more »

LONDON 
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technology Holdings (TH), an award-winning global boutique investment bank with a presence in 12 countries across 5 continents, proudly announces the launch of the ‘TH Growth and Exit Strategy Report.’ This innovative report is designed specifically for businesses in IT Services, Consulting, Professional Services, Business Process Management, Technology and SaaS.

In just a few clicks, recipients will receive a customised report directly to their inbox, detailing their exit or recapitalization readiness and providing tailored recommendations for growth strategies. The report leverages TH’s 24 years of mergers and acquisitions, buy-out and growth advisory expertise and experience working with companies of all sizes combined with insights from management consultants.

Click here to complete the survey and receive the ‘TH Growth and Exit Strategy Report’, tailored for your business.

Using AI driven ... Read more »

DARMSTADT, Germany - 
Phase III MANEUVER study met primary endpoint, with an objective response rate at week 25 of 54.0% for pimicotinib versus 3.2% for placebo (p<0.0001)
Statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements also seen in all key secondary endpoints, including pain and stiffness
Oral, once-daily treatment with pimicotinib was well-tolerated, with very low rates of discontinuation due to treatment-related adverse events
Pimicotinib is being developed by Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd.; Merck holds commercial license for pimicotinib in Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, with option for rest of world
 

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that the Phase III MANEUVER trial of pimicotinib, an investigational medicine being developed by Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd., met its primary ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Center for Disease Analysis (CDA) Foundation is pleased to announce receipt of a $7 million grant from the John C. Martin Foundation to sustain and expand the Polaris Observatory until the end of 2030.

The Polaris Observatory serves as the definitive source for global data on hepatitis B and C virus (HBV and HCV) burden, providing insights into the prevalence and distribution of these viruses across countries, regions, and globally. It also assists national governments and international organizations in monitoring progress toward the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2030 elimination targets for HBV and HCV. Annually, the Observatory collaborates with over 1,000 national experts in 120 countries, updating forecasts for each country. Additionally, it offers pro bono support to national governments, assisting them in developing and implementing elimination programs and strategies to fund for their in ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Electronica -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is excited to introduce the SC682A, an advanced smart module featuring multi-mode LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity as well as dual band GNSS capabilities. Featuring the Android 13-18 operating system built-in, the module offers an extended life cycle to at least 2030, assuring customers of the smart module’s long service lifespan.

The module is engineered for high performance and multimedia capabilities, featuring a flexible memory configuration. This versatility enables it to support a broad range of industrial and consumer applications, delivering high data rates and robust multimedia functionality.

“We’re proud to unveil the Quectel SC682A multi-mode smart LTE module at this year’s Electronica event,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “This powerful new module brings together flexible m ... Read more »

• Dr. Talib Alhinai joins Archer as its UAE Lead after his tenure with the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, a supervisory body that reports to the Emirate’s Executive Council under the command of the Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed
• Alhinai will continue to serve as the youngest Board Director of the UAE Ge ... Read more »

 Now available in select Apple Store locations around the world, the Head Strap and Travel Bag join the Battery Holder in Belkin’s growing portfolio of accessories designed exclusively for Apple Vision Pro

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for 40 years, today announced two new additions to its Apple Vision Pro accessories ecosystem — providing users with new ways to experience the revolutionary device. Belkin’s Apple Vision Pro accessories include the  ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BST Global, the leading provider of AI-powered ... Read more »

ESPOO, Finland - Wednesday, 13. November 2024 AETOSWire Print 

IQM's development roadmap aims to achieve fault-tolerance by 2030 and outlines a path to scaling up to 1 million qubits with combined quantum error reduction and error correction​.
The roadmap is underpinned by merging IQM's two processor topologies Star and Crystal for hardware efficient error correction as well as an open modular software stack for HPC integration.
IQM also ​demonstrates early industry use cases in quantum machine learning, simulation of quantum systems and optimization.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in superconducting quantum computing, today announced its development roadmap with technical milestones targeting fault tolerant quantum computing by 2030, while enabling a dedicated Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) approach for near-term usage.

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Affordable innovation, AI-enhanced shopping, and sustainable products emerge as key drivers for consumer spending

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, has released its State of Tech & Durables (T&D) Report, spotlighting critical trends set to drive growth in the sector. As brands prepare for a year of evolving consumer preferences, the report identifies affordability, convenience, sustainability, and AI-driven engagement as central to meeting consumer expectations.

Key Highlights from the Report

• 67% of consumers are likely to try a new product if it is affordable
• 70% are open to purchasing sustainable, ene ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that construction has begun on the first vertiport in its planned Dubai air taxi network.

Situated at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport is being constructed by ... Read more »

MUNICH - Tuesday, 12. November 2024 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of two new combo antennas, designed to deliver enormous flexibility and choice of network technologies while placing consistent space, power and location demands on device designers.

The YEMD302L1A is a versatile 3-in-1 combo antenna engineered for optimal connectivity, offering flexible mounting options with magnetic, adhesive, or screw mounts. This high-performance antenna supports a broad frequency range for reliable 4G coverage, including 700-960 MHz and 1710-2690 MHz bands. The Wi-Fi frequency coverage ranges from 2400–2500 MHz, 5150–5850 MHz, and 5925–7125 MHz, demonstrating the antenna’s advanced compatibility with the latest Wi-Fi standards up to Wi-Fi 7. This ensures faster data transfer rates and a stable, reliable connection. For precise navigation, the 1565-160 ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, is delighted to announce Filip Filipov as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.

Filipov, formerly VP of Product and Strategy at Skyscanner, played a key role in accelerating growth at the digital travel company and led a range of teams during his tenure. He brings a wealth of insight from the travel and technology sector alongside valuable scale up experience.

As COO of OAG, Filipov will focus on optimizing business operations, enhancing performance whilst developing the company’s long term strategic vision. This appointment aligns with OAG's accelerated growth strategy, bolstered by its acquisition of Infare in July 2023. The acquisition added airfare data to OAG's intelligence platform, enabling the company to offer comprehensive data solutions across the supply, demand, and pricing value chain.

Filip has held senior management positions ... Read more »