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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting strengthens its digital transformation platform through a collaboration with Canada-based MJB Technology Solutions, a firm specializing in ServiceNow, artificial intelligence, analytics, and IT transformation.

Founded in 2002, MJB Technology Solutions designs and delivers customized software, digital platforms, and operational systems to clients across sectors such as banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. The firm’s core capabilities include comprehensive ServiceNow services, as well as AI-powered solutions, business intelligence and analytics, and digital IT strategy – consistently delivering measurable results and long-term value.

“We’ve spent two decades delivering purpose-built solutions that help our clients tackle business-critical challenges,” said Mark Bains, CEO of MJB Technology Solutions. “Our collaboration with Andersen Consulting marks a new c ... Read more »

TOKYO - Thursday, 04. September 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--On September 4, 2025, Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a Group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President & CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”); Kyoto University (Main campus: Kyoto; Nagahiro Minato, President; hereinafter “Kyoto University”); and JEOL Ltd. (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President & CEO: Izumi Oi, hereinafter “JEOL”) concluded an agreement to establish an organization for open innovation. The purpose of this initiative is to leverage each other’s strengths, conduct joint research and development and cultivate skilled personnel.

The newly established RIGAKU/JEOL-iCeMS Innovation Core is a joint research facility founded within the Analysis Center of the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material ... Read more »

Moscow dazzles with immersive lights, digital art, and performances by Mohombi and Busta Rhymes
 

In the final days of summer, Moscow became a hub for fans of music and contemporary art, as the first-ever “Proektsiya” Light Festival was held at Moskino Cinema Park. On August 30 and 31, over ten thousand visitors enjoyed immersive installations, light projections, and live performances by both world-class headliners and Russian artists, totaling more than 12 hours of live music across two days. The festival covered an area of over 1,500 square meters, featuring more than five unique installations, 800 vertical light structures, and over 1,000 lighting fixtures synchronized with sound and video.

World-Class Headliners
On August 30, the audience was completely captivated by Swedish-Congolese singer Mohombi, whose global hits Bumpy Ride and Hello have long become dancefloor anthems around the world. The crowd gathered early, buzzing with anti ... Read more »

PARIS & SYDNEY - Wednesday, 03. September 2025

Strengthens global footprint with expanded presence across Asia-Pacific
Reinforces position as the preferred partner for Tier One domestic carriers
Advances consolidation of the international wholesale telecom market
Propels iBASIS forward in its growth trajectory
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- iBASIS, a leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, today announced it has signed an Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement (APA) with Telstra to acquire Telstra International’s wholesale voice, mobile, and messaging customer contracts.

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, represents a major expansion of iBASIS’ commercial scale, geographic reach, and customer portfolio across the Asia-Pacific region, reinforcing its presence in Hong Kong and Singapore, and establishing its presence in Australia and New Zealand. Addit ... Read more »

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Thursday, 04. September 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced the results of a new Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting. The study found that organizations using the Boomi Enterprise Platform achieved a 347% return on investment (ROI) and a net present value (NPV) of $9.8 million over three years, with a payback period of under six months.

The study, commissioned by Boomi, evaluates the business benefits, cost savings, and efficiencies realized by enterprises leveraging the Boomi Enterprise Platform for integration, API management, data management, automation, and AI readiness. Based on in-depth interviews with global Boomi customers across the manufacturing, energy, and high-tech sectors, Forrester constructed a composite organization to model the financial impact of deploying Boomi at scale.

Boomi continues to deliver strong val ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (BUSINESS WIRE)--500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, and Creators HQ, the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East and part of Visioneers, today announced a strategic partnership to launch the Creators Ventures Accelerator, which identifies and incubates the most promising creator-led startups worldwide.

Focusing on supporting the creator economy - an industry projected to grow to $480 billion by 2027 - the inaugural cohort of the Creators Ventures Accelerator will include up to 20 high-potential creators and creator-enablers, who are ready to transform their ideas and influence into thriving, scalable ventures.

"Creators are uniquely positioned to disrupt industries—they have the influence, distribution, and community trust that most startups spend years building. By joining forces with Creators HQ, we look to provide infrastructure for these visionaries to evolve into founde ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Thursday, 04. September 2025

Japanese petroleum manufacturer and retailer leverage the expertise of Rimini Support™ for SAP to reimagine its ECC 6.0 investment, transforming it into a DX accelerator for competitive advantage and growth

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced Idemitsu Kosan, Japanese petroleum manufacturer and retailer, has selected Rimini Street as its long-term, strategic ERP support and services partner, providing expertise and extended capabilities for its core SAP ECC 6.0 system. The initial engagement with Rimini Street began in 2013 when Idemitsu selected Rimini Support™ for its Oracle EBS system, during the phase in which they were transitioning to SAP ECC 6.0.

With vendor support scheduled to end in 2030 ... Read more »

This is the largest Series B raise ever in the quantum space, both in Europe and outside of the US1
The funding will accelerate IQM's growth trajectory in the U.S. and other global markets as quantum computing advances into wider production.
It will also advance IQM’s development roadmap towards error correction.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in full-stack superconducting quantum computers, today announced that it has raised $320 Million (€275 Million) in venture capital, bringing the total funding raised to date to $600 Million.

This Series B funding round was led by cybersecurity-focused investment firm Ten Eleven Ventures, IQM's first U.S. investor, with an increased commitment level from existing Finnish venture capital and private equity company Tesi. Participation also came from several new and existing investors, including pension funds Elo Mutual Pension Insurance and Varma Mutual Pension ... Read more »

 NUREMBERG, Germany - Wednesday, 03. September 2025 AETOSWire  

Global consumer technology and durables market grew 4.6%, generating $403 billion in revenue.

IT sales lead growth with 11% increase in revenue driven by replacement cycles.

Consumers buy tech & durables online and prio ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting adds depth to its digital transformation and AI capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with FirstQA Systems, a leading technology services provider known for its expertise in business AI, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Headquartered in Japan since 2011, FirstQA Systems K.K. is a consulting-led technology services firm supporting Fortune 500 companies and multinational enterprises across Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm specializes in AI, digital transformation (leveraging ServiceNow, SAP, and Salesforce platforms), and IT and OT cybersecurity. Through its group company, Himitsu Lab Limited, FirstQA Systems delivers next-generation Agentic AI solutions powered by the HIMITSU8™ Unified Development Framework (UDF)™. The company’s industry expertise spans manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and banking and financial services.

"Our collaboration with Andersen Consulting represents an ex ... Read more »