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Consumers in Hong Kong can now digitize their Octopus cards to pay for public transport, retail transactions and online shopping with designated Samsung mobile phones

AMSTERDAM-Sunday, April 29th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announced that its Trusted Service Hub (TSH) is enabling the secure digitization of Octopus contactless smart cards into Samsung Pay. Named Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay, this new mobile payment service allows consumers to securely pay and travel by simply tapping their designated Samsung smartphones against an Octopus acceptance reader for payment or even door access.

Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay leverages Gemalto’s TSH to securely digitize Octopus cards into Samsung Pay, including the transfer of the balance and any associated loyalty programs. Consumers can also easily register their credit card details onto Samsung Pay, providing one more option to top up their digita ... Read more »

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Sharjah Holding, a strategic partnership between Sharjah Asset Management and Majid Al Futtaim Properties, held its Board of Directors meeting to discuss its plans to enhance the company's future financial performance the company’s administrative and financial reports, followed by decisions taken during its previous meeting, as well as other issues and topics related to the work of the company.

During the meeting, Board members discussed several topics including the company’s 2018 quarterly performance, the latest developments in Matajer markets and the Al Zahia community, as well as 2017 financial statements and auditors' reports. Agenda items also included discussion of new proposals, ideas and projects the company is pursuing and its role in the development of those projects.

HE Waleed Al Sayegh, Sharjah Holding Chairman said: “Today’s meeting was both im ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Sunday, April 29th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that registration is now open for the second Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME). SDME was created through an agreement between Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, DEWA, and US Department of Energy. Dubai will host the first two rounds of SDME; in November 2018, and in 2020. Prizes for the two rounds total over AED20 million (USD5.45 million).

The announcement was made at the Second International Workshop, which DEWA organised for the 21 teams from 36 universities in 15 countries participating in the first competition.

Shortlisted team for the first SDME include Team Spirit of the Union from Zayed University and the Petroleum Institute; Team Know-Howse from University of Sharjah, UAE and University of Ferrara, Italy; Team ORA from Heriot-Watt University in Dubai; Team NYUAD from New York University Abu Dhabi; Team Jeel from the American U ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Sunday, April 29th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

AETOSWire, the news distribution arm of News Services Group (NSG) and the exclusive representative of Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, in Middle East and North Africa, launches the first-of-its-kind AW Audio Alerts for journalists.

Sending press releases has never been made faster, easier, and more personalized with AETOSWire’s AW Audio Alerts.  Unlike emails and satellite feeds, the AW Audio Alerts comes in an audio format that highlights the day’s PRs.

Mr. Tony AbiHanna, President and CEO of NSG, AETOSWire, and Esmaa News, explained, “As a leader in news distribution, we always look for ways to innovate our services.  Considering that journalists have to go through hundreds if not thousands of news releases every day and make a quick decision on what to publish, we have developed a way to enable them to identify, access, post, and share PRs quickly an ... Read more »

 AMSTERDAM -Friday, April 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

    First quarter revenue at €650 million, up +8% at constant exchange rates
    Double-digit revenue growth in Identity, IoT & Cybersecurity segment
    Slower rate of revenue decrease in Smartcards & Issuance segment
    2018 full year outlook confirmed
    On March 27, 2018 Thales launched its offer for all Gemalto shares

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 - GTO), the world leader in digital security today announces its revenue for the first quarter of 2018.
                                                       
Revenue (€ in millions)           First qu ... Read more »

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. -Friday, April 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), the world’s leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, announces its new pneumatic Liquidyn® P-Jet SolderPlus® solder paste jetting system was recently recognized with two prestigious industry awards for excellence — an SMT China VISION Award and a 2018 EM Asia Innovation Award.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=51796066&lang=en

The SMT China VISION Awards recognize excellence in the surface mount industry within China’s electronics manufacturing sector. Nordson EFD’s solder paste jet valve won the VA Excellent Award in the solder paste printing/jetting category.

The EM Asia Innovation Awards recognize excellence and leadership through innovation within the Asian electronics industry, inspi ... Read more »

Reinforcing safety with "Bio-IDiom" biometric authentication

TOKYO -Friday, April 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEC Corporation (NEC) (TOKYO: 6701) today announced that its iris recognition technology achieved the highest matching accuracy evaluation in the recent Iris Exchange (IREX,*1) IX evaluations of automated iris recognition algorithms performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Iris recognition technology is a biometrics identifier that uses patterns from the iris, the donut-like tissue that surrounds the pupil. In recent years, this technology has been adopted by systems that require large-scale matching, mainly for organizations and companies, since it is possible to quickly provide highly accurate authentication with devices that do not require physical contact.

From the standpoint of privacy protection and security enhancement, government agencies in particular are in growing need of ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global continues its expansion in Latin America through a Collaboration Agreement with Picon & Asociados, a tax and legal practice that encompasses a full range of private and corporate services. Picon & Asociados, located in Lima, enhances Andersen’s provision of best-in-class service globally. Jorge Picon leads the team in Peru.

“Picon & Asociados is an excellent fit for our global organization and the collaboration addresses another key market in South America,” remarked Mark Vorsatz, Global Chairman and Andersen Tax LLC CEO. “The practice, which includes nearly 40 professionals, provides us with added legal capabilities and enhances our core tax business in the region.”

Jorge added, “Creating value for our clients by providing high quality, specialized tax and legal services is a top priority, and working with professionals tha ... Read more »

DUBLIN-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Munich Re Automation Solutions Ltd. has announced that its long-established client, VitalityLife, has been recognized in Celent’s 2018 Model Insurer awards for its exemplary work in re-writing the rules of underwriting to achieve operational excellence.

VitalityLife was rewarded for its novel use of technology in its Vitality Nurse initiative, reducing the time needed to fix underwriting terms for a life cover application from an average of 14 working days to as little as two hours. This initiative deploys a new team of Vitality nurses, equipped with the powerful third party data processor ALLFINANZ Evidence Analyzer from Munich Re. The nurse visits the client at home, carries out the blood test and enters their medical screening results directly into the ALLFINANZ Evidence Analyzer on their iPad, producing an immediate underwriting result.

“We’re well known for our innovative ... Read more »

Executives from AT&T Business, China Telecom, Ericsson and Huawei to Keynote in Shanghai; GSMA Confirms New Exhibitors, Partners, Sponsors and Events

HONG KONG-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GSMA today announced that executives from leading organisations across the mobile ecosystem will participate in the keynote programme at the 2018 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai. The GSMA also announced the first speakers for the new Leaders Stage, as well as newly confirmed exhibitors, partners, sponsors and events. Mobile World Congress Shanghai will take place 27-29 June at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

“With just over two months to go, we have a very exciting programme lined up for Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2018,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer. “While showcasing the latest developments in mobile, this year’s event will offer attendees a wide ... Read more »