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High-performance and reliable high speed broadband services powered by SES Networks will significantly enhance guest and crew connectivity experiences

LUXEMBOURG -Thursday, December 7th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guests and crew members onboard the recently-launched World Dream, Dream Cruises’ second-mega ship under Genting Cruise Lines, will experience the transformational, ultra-fast and consistently reliable connectivity powered by SES Networks, SES announced today. With the significantly enhanced connectivity, guests can stream countless movies, game online and share real-time vacation travel videos and photos across social media platforms.

The innovative, low-latency connectivity leverages SES’s O3b medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation and fully managed end-to-end services, enabling a high-performance onboard broadband service that delivers a premium experience for World Dream passengers equivalent to that of terrestrial onshore ... Read more »

Integration with the Apple TV App, Siri Remote and universal search make finding and playing Prime Video favorites remarkably easy for viewers

Prime Video on Apple TV arrives just in time for the premiere of The Grand Tour Season 2 on December 8

SEATTLE -Thursday, December 7th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NASDAQ: AMZN) — Amazon today announced the Prime Video app is available on Apple TV 4K and previous generations of Apple TV in over 100 countries. Prime Video members now have even more ways to stream award-winning and critically-acclaimed titles including Amazon Original Movies, Prime Originals and Hollywood blockbusters and TV series and over 140 Channel subscriptions in the US and 95 in the UK, Germany and Austria. Starting tomorrow, customers can enjoy Thursday Night Football live on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV. Amazon’s library of 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) titles are available on Apple TV 4K. Finding content on Prime ... Read more »

Foundation Calls for Input on Research Priorities and Letters of Intent for Early Scoping Grants

NEW YORK-Wednesday, November 29th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World is launching two online processes to inform and guide the Foundation’s long-term research initiatives. The first is a public comment period to solicit input on research priorities. The second is a call for letters of intent for early scoping grants that will help assess areas of research with the greatest potential to accelerate the end of smoking. Researchers, policy makers, smokers and others with relevant experience or expertise are invited to contribute.

“We encourage everyone with an interest in reducing death and disease from smoking to share informed opinions and creative suggestions on where we should focus our research efforts,” said Dr. Derek Yach, president of the Foundation for a Smoke Free World. “In particular, we are ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global is proud to announce its collaboration with East African Law Chambers, a leading legal and tax firm in Tanzania. The establishment of a Collaboration Agreement with East African Law Chambers demonstrates Andersen’s growth in Africa and furthers its ability to provide seamless service in the region. Tanzania is Andersen Global’s fifth location in Africa.

The team at East African Law Chambers is led by Managing Partner, Stella Ndikimi. “Working with professionals who share our values is essential. Our team is energetic, vibrant, and committed to meeting the needs of our clients by providing top quality service and solutions, and we identified these features in the Andersen team as well,” remarked Stella Ndikimi. “We look forward to collaborating with Andersen Global and delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients throughout Africa and beyond.& ... Read more »

WARSAW, Poland -Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JSE listed Echo Polska Properties (EPP) today announced the acquisition of 12 major shopping centres and retail parks (M1 portfolio) in three tranches over the next three years. The acquisition from a consortium (owned 25% by Redefine Properties), totals €692 million and forms part of a larger 28 property portfolio that has been acquired by the consortium. Upon completion of the transaction in mid-2020, EPP’s portfolio will comprise at least 27 modern shopping centers comprising almost 1 million square metres GLA.

The M1 portfolio comprises 12 dominant retail properties with a total of 446,500 m² GLA and over 620 stores situated in densely populated catchments which are complementary to EPP’s existing assets:

    Eight M1 regional shopping centres with GLA ranging from 30,000 m² to 55,000 m² which attract more than 40 million annual visitors ... Read more »

HONG KONG -Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MultiBank Exchange Group (“MultiBank Group”) announced today that is has secured the German Financial Regulator’s approval to acquire 100% shares of MEX Asset Management GmbH and is now in the process of establishing its European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The new European headquarter of MultiBank Group in Frankfurt has been planned since early 2017, and will have a particular focus on the DACH countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), offering a unique suite of financial services and innovative products.

Commencing early 2017, MultiBank Group has concentrated its efforts and resources to increase its regulatory status and expand into Europe and other jurisdictions. The regulatory expansion resulted in the addition of new licenses through MEX Asset Management GmbH in Germany (regulated by BaFin), MultiBank FX International in the British Virgin Islands (regulated b ... Read more »

Free-to-air Christian television channel SBN TV transmitted via Astra 19.2 degrees East

LUXEMBOURG -Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Christian multi-media network Sonlife Broadcasting Network has renewed its capacity agreement with SES to continue broadcasting the SBN TV channel across Europe.

Under the multi-year agreement, Sonlife Broadcasting Network will utilize capacity on ASTRA 1L, leveraging the wide reach of the key orbital slot 19.2 degrees East. With four satellites at this orbital slot, SES Video broadcasts more than 900 channels to over 110 million TV households.

“We have been working with Sonlife Broadcasting Network for many years, and we are very pleased to continue to provide them with our services,” said Norbert Hölzle, Senior Vice President, Commercial Europe, at SES Video. “This extension agreement reaffirms their confidence in our ability to deliver highly-reliable broadcast ... Read more »

CUPERTINO, Calif. -Wednesday, December 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ABN Amro launches Prospery, a unique digital only wealth management offering in Germany, powered by Moxtra’s collaboration platform. The Prospery service embeds Moxtra enabled capabilities including secure messaging, video banking, and document collaboration for today’s digital savvy clients to engage with their wealth manager on demand.

With Moxtra’s capabilities integrated within Prospery, clients can message, collaborate over documents, and connect on video calls with coaches and support agents, in a secure environment within the bank’s application. All details, such as conversations and transactions, are saved with a full audit trail enabling compliance with the latest regulations, but more importantly providing clients with an opportunity to view their past conversations at any time, from any location.

Omar el Khamlichi, Chief Operational Officer (COO ... Read more »

LIMASSOL, Cyprus -Wednesday, November 29th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Under the agreement, CEDEX will leverage on IDEX diamond knowledge and real-time diamond prices to present it to its future exchange customers, while IDEX will use CEDEX technology to better accommodate investments in the diamond professional market.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171127005483/en/

With over two decades of undisputable reputation as a prominent and unbiased market leader in the diamond industry, IDEX moves to strongly reinforce CEDEX technological innovations. “We believe that the diamond industry stands to gain by connecting with CEDEX B2C offerings, vision, and trading models. The integration into the financial world and the transformation of diamonds into a new financial asset class have been a key driving force behind IDEX’s activity since the company’s establishment ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates -Tuesday, December 5th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

The International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications for 2017 (ICECTA’2017) occurred at the American University in Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah.

ICECTA is organized by AURAK and focuses on the latest theoretical and practical developments in the fields of electrical engineering and computing technologies and their applications. It aims to provide engineers, professionals, academics, and researchers with a pulpit from which to share their current research findings and explore recent developments, current practices, and future research directions.

The conference extended over three days and was comprised of four world renowned scientists: Mohamed-Slim of Alouini King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia; Tulay Adali of Universi ... Read more »