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LUXEMBOURG-Wednesday, October 11th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Considering their common interest in the exploration, use and application of space for peaceful purposes, Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) jointly agreed on the opportunity to cooperate on space activities. The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, represented by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Economy, Étienne Schneider, and the UAE, represented by the Minister of State for Higher Education and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, signed today in Abu Dhabi a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start bilateral cooperation on space activities with particular focus on the exploration and utilization of space resources.

Within its economic development SpaceResources.lu initiative, Luxembourg offers commercial companies an attractive overall framework for space resource exploration and utilization related activities, including but not limited ... Read more »

Guidewire recognized for its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision

FOSTER CITY, Calif. -Wednesday, October 11th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE), a provider of software products to Property and Casualty (P&C) insurers, today announced that Guidewire InsuranceSuite™ has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner, Inc.’s “Magic Quadrant for P&C Core Platforms, North America.1” InsuranceSuite comprises essential core systems that support the P&C insurance lifecycle including underwriting, policy, billing, and claims management. It was positioned highest on the ability to execute axis and furthest on the completeness of vision axis in the report.

The report evaluates 15 vendor solutions in the P&C core platform market that have qualified for inclusion. Guidewire InsuranceNow™, optimized for customers seeking a cloud-based all-in-one suite, was recognized as a Chall ... Read more »

Multi-Phase Deployment of VisionWorks Highlights Demand for Proactive, Automated Analytics

SAN JOSE, Calif. -Wednesday, October 11th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT), a world leader in lifecycle service assurance solutions, today announced it has completed the first phase of a multi-million dollar VisionWorks Customer Experience Assurance (CEA) solution deployment for a tier-1 North American service provider. The deployment, valued in the range of $6M, consists of proactive and automated troubleshooting analytics for identifying, prioritizing, and resolving customer experience issues. Multiple additional phases are planned over the next 12 months.

With the VisionWorks CEA solution, providers are able to shift away from manual problem resolution driven by customer complaints to proactive, automated resolution, resulting in a better customer experience at a much lower cost. VisionWorks CEA aggregates data across ... Read more »

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -Tuesday, October 10th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Unleashed Software, the Auckland-based inventory management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, has announced a Series C investment of NZ$7.0 million from Movac, New Zealand’s largest and most experienced technology investment company.

Of the recent investment success, CEO of Unleashed Software Gareth Berry comments: “We have been building our core product and markets for eight years now and the markets around the globe are really starting to embrace cloud based applications. We can see the amazing traction for ‘best in class’ systems like Unleashed being adopted around the globe now, and we are truly grateful to be the system of record that is powering these amazing wholesale, distribution and manufacturing businesses.”

Globally, Unleashed estimates there are over 5 million wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers that they could be the &lsquo ... Read more »

Accessing a full virtual Windows desktop from Samsung DeX with Samsung Galaxy Note8 or Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ is made easier with Ingram Micro Cloud’s service automation platform

IRVINE, Calif. -Friday, October 6th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ingram Micro Inc. is helping drive consumer adoption of mobile virtual desktop technology with the launch today of a simplified, point-of-entry Cloud Store for Samsung DeX customers. Ingram Micro Cloud’s solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service (DaaS) for Samsung Galaxy Note8, Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ and Samsung DeX prosumers so they can be up and running with a virtual desktop on their smartphone in just a few easy steps.

The Samsung DeX Station connects the Galaxy Note8 or Galaxy S8/S8+ to any type of FHD display with an HDMI port, as well as a mouse and keyboard, to provide a desktop experience powered by your smartphone. By combining Samsun ... Read more »

DUBLIN -Tuesday, October 10th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VitalityLife, a leading UK life insurance provider, is breaking new ground in automation and pricing. Powering product offerings and economies are the latest versions of Munich Re’s ALLFINANZ digital underwriting software to drive customer acquisition, underwriting and process improvement.

New insurance products from recognised industry leader VitalityLife offer customers reduced premiums through ongoing health monitoring. VitalityLife's Wellness Optimiser and Vitality Nurse engage members and incentivise them to manage wellness by offering innovative dynamic pricing on their premiums.

VitalityLife first installed ALLFINANZ software in 2007 but required ongoing automation only available in today's ALLFINANZ suite. Other underwriting automation software were evaluated but fell short.

Andrew Smith, Underwriting Philosophy and Automation Manager at VitalityLife, said, " ... Read more »

SAINT-PREX, Switzerland-Tuesday, October 10th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

    Ferring enters agreement with Antares Pharma Inc. for worldwide rights to ZomaJet™ needle-free injector device
    ZomaJet is used to deliver Ferring’s Zomacton® (somatropin), indicated to treat Growth Hormone Deficiency in children and Turner Syndrome in girls
    ZomaJet helps increase adherence to treatment through its needle-free feature and the ability to self-administer 1,2,3

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ferring Pharmaceuticals announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Antares Pharma, Inc. to acquire the worldwide rights for the ZomaJet™ needle-free auto injector device.

This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Antares will continue to manufacture and supply the ZomaJet device until completion of existing supply arrangements, expected by the end of 2018.

 Shares updates about joint development activities to advance product, production and performance “digital twins”

SINGAPORE -Tuesday, October 10th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In his keynote at Bentley’s annual event for sharing thought leadership relevant to infrastructure design, construction, and operations, Helmuth Ludwig, Global Head of Information Technology for Siemens, presented a scenario illustrating the companies’ shared contributions towards digital workflows and digital cities, and provided an update on the various joint development projects underway with Bentley Systems, initiated as part of their strategic alliance that was announced in November 2016. These jointly funded and resourced development projects will result in jointly offered cloud services to advance their respective users’ strategies in going digital.

“Siemens and Ben ... Read more »

Adoption of Mobile Across Diverse Region Driving Innovative New Services, Generating Employment and Connecting the Unconnected

DUBAI-Monday, October 9th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today published a new report, titled The Mobile Economy: Middle East and North Africa 2017, highlighting that operators in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region1 will be amongst the first in the world to launch commercial 5G networks. The new study, which was published at the GSMA Mobile 360 Series – MENA conference in Dubai, forecasts that there will be more than 50 million 5G connections across the MENA region by 2025, with 5G networks covering approximately 30 per cent of the region’s population by that point. The report also highlights how mobile broadband (3G/4G) networks account for about half of total mobile connections in the MENA region today and are forecast to increase to 70 per cent of the total by the end of the decade2.

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 Select from more than 2,000 inverter types or add your own on Tigo's SMART App.

LOS GATOS, Calif. -Monday, October 9th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tigo®, pioneer of the Smart Modular Flex MLPE platform, today unveiled Tigo SMART, the next generation mobile application. The seamless integration between Tigo's online monitoring portal and this SMART app improves the experience for Tigo's installer partners who use this platform to design, lay out, register, configure, commission, and monitor customers' PV systems from the field. The app provides the PV system owners with unmatched insight into energy generation as well as the PV system installers with the ultimate set of asset management features - all at their fingertips from a mobile phone.

Key benefits and features of the Tigo SMART app include:

    Intuitive Commissioning – In five minutes, select the solar equipment, design the ... Read more »