Dec. 20, 2019 10:30

“20by2020” Humanitarian Initiative to Encourage Global Sustainable Development Through Donation of Impact-Driven Solutions

In support of its ongoing encouragement for sustainable development around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the launch of “20by2020” - an impact-focused, global humanitarian initiative, implemented with key support from Abu ...

Dec. 20, 2019 10:00

MINISO x Marvel Simultaneously Brightened Up the Landmarks at Six International Metropolis

Yesterday, the MINISO x Marvel promotion video was shown on several famous landmarks in New York, Shanghai, Seoul, Bangkok, Jakarta and Madrid. Several LED screens in such places, such as the Thomson Reuters in America, the Callao Lights in Madrid...

Dec. 19, 2019 17:52

Saudi Arabia Jumps 72 Global Positions in Trading Across Borders Ranking, World Bank Reports

Saudi Arabia has been ranked as the world’s top ease of doing business improver by the World Bank Group’s Doing Business 2020 report. The report indicates Saudi Arabia to have jumped 72 global positions in “Trading Across Borders”, an indicator wh...

Dec. 19, 2019 16:15

CreditLens™ Solution Receives SOC 2 Attestation Report

Moody’s Analytics announced today that the CreditLens software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has received an attestation report from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) System and Organization Controls (SOC 2). The SOC 2 ...

Dec. 19, 2019 15:50

Värde Partners Exceeds Target Raising Nearly $2.5 Billion in 13th Flagship Fund

Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced it has raised its 13th flagship vehicle, Värde Fund XIII (“the Fund”), with $2.47 billion in commitments. The Fund exceeded its $2 billion target and will have the flexi...

Dec. 19, 2019 15:21

Acker Finishes Decade as Leading Auction House in the World With US$823 Million of Sales

Acker, the world’s leading wine auction house, hosted its final live auction of the decade on Thursday at Philippe Chow at the Dream Hotel, spreading holiday cheer in abundance and putting a bow on a momentous year and decade. The wine auction hou...

Dec. 19, 2019 13:44

NTT Group Launches Compliance Management Solution Using Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

In recent times, there has been a growing demand for companies worldwide to strengthen their compliance and risk management. To help our clients manage these requirements, NTT Group, represented by NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (hereinafter,...

Dec. 18, 2019 16:55

FerGene Appoints David Meek President and Chief Executive Officer

FerGene, a new gene therapy company launched by Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Blackstone Life Sciences in November, today announced the appointment of David Meek as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 14, 2020. Mr. Meek has 30 y...

Dec. 18, 2019 16:50

ABB Announces Changes to Executive Committee

As of December 31, 2019, Claudio Facchin, Frank Duggan and Chunyuan Gu will step down from the Executive Committee of ABB as part of the organizational transformation announced on December 17, 2018. With the announced divestment of Power Grids to ...

Dec. 18, 2019 16:44

Adding Executive Firepower, Audible Appoints Tech, Digital Media, and Information Services Leader Bob Carrigan as CEO, Reporting to Founder Don Katz

Audible, Inc., the world’s largest seller and producer of digital spoken-word entertainment and information, today announced that Bob Carrigan will join the company on January 2nd as Chief Executive Officer reporting to founder Don Katz, who will ...

Dec. 18, 2019 16:05

The Estée Lauder Companies Completes Its Acquisition of Dr. Jart+

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Have & Be Co. Ltd., the Seoul-based, global skin care company behind Dr. Jart+ and men’s grooming brand Do The Right Thing. Founded in 2005 by Chin...

Dec. 18, 2019 13:45

Shandong Fontacea Announces License Agreement with Janssen to Develop and Commercialize Anti-IL17A Monoclonal Antibody

Shandong Fontacea Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (“Fontacea”) announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license, development and commercialization agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc., to develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products cont...

Dec. 18, 2019 13:20

Soteria AI Intends to File First Patent, Driving AI Gaming Assistant Into Medical Research

Soteria AI, the company developing the first AI assistant for gaming, today announces that it is in the process of filing its first patent for an algorithm to help research professionals to understand how and why certain viruses mutate. After Sote...

Dec. 18, 2019 11:56

Aspect Software Announces General Availability of Aspect Workforce Management Solution Powered by Microsoft Azure

Today, Aspect announces the general availability of Aspect Workforce Management™ v19 on Microsoft Azure. This represents a critical step taken on Aspect's product roadmap toward offering its full suite of cloud contact center software solutions in...

Dec. 18, 2019 11:26

Andersen Global Debuts in Niger, Continuing its Expansion in Africa

Andersen Global signed a Collaboration Agreement with premier tax practice, FCA in Niamey, marking the organization’s debut in Niger and further exhibiting its commitment to building an exemplary practice in Africa. The firm was originally founded...

Dec. 18, 2019 11:18

Transphorm’s GaN Used in AES’ Latest Power Supplies for Large Passenger Airplanes

Transphorm Inc.—the leader in the design and manufacturing of the highest reliability and first JEDEC and AEC-Q101 qualified high voltage gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors—today confirmed that customer AES Aircraft Elektro/Elektronik Syst...

Dec. 18, 2019 11:04

Saudi Arabia Reinforces its Position as a Global Hub of Falconry Excellence and Wildlife Protection

The 2nd King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival set a new Guinness World Record with 2,350 falcons participating in the festival’s Al Mallouah race and Mazayin beauty competition. The previous record was 1,723 falcons. The record was the highlight of the...

Dec. 18, 2019 10:52

Cloud4C Recognized as Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider

Cloud4C, a Global Cloud Managed Services Provider, announced that it has achieved Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider status from Microsoft. Cloud4C is one of the latest Cloud Managed Services Providers globally to be recognized as an...

Dec. 18, 2019 09:41

Nreal Seeks Dismissal of Magic Leap Lawsuit

Nreal, a developer of ready-to-wear mixed reality glasses, today announced it has asked a federal court to dismiss Magic Leap’s lawsuit against the company and its founder, Chi Xu. Nreal is seeking a dismissal of what it contends is baseless litig...

Dec. 17, 2019 17:00

Telefónica Deploys SIAE MICROELETTRONICA Integrated IP/MPLS layer3 Microwave Radio to Enhance Its Backhaul Network

Telefónica a global leader operator in fixed and mobile Telecommunication Networks and SIAE MICROELETTRONICA a leader in wireless transport technology successfully field tested the integrated IP/MPLS capabilities of the AGS20 layer3 microwave radi...

Dec. 17, 2019 15:57

Covetrus Announces Leadership Changes, Reaffirms 2019 Financial Guidance

Covetrus™ (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced that Stuart B. Gleichenhaus has been named interim chief financial officer, effective December 16, 2019. The company also announced that Dustin Fin...

Dec. 17, 2019 14:55

CES Asia Call for Speakers Now Open

Consumer Technology Association: WHAT: Owned and produced by CES Shanghai and co-produced by Shanghai Intex, CES Asia 2020 will run June 10-12, in Shanghai, China. CES Asia showcases the latest transformative technology in Asia, from 5G connectivi...

Dec. 17, 2019 14:37

Walton Launches U.S. Homebuilder Fund to Support Rising Housing Demand

Walton Global Holdings Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively Walton), a real estate investment and land asset company with US$3.8 billion under management and administration, has announced its first Builder Option Land Development fund (the BOLD F...

Dec. 17, 2019 14:26

Ingram Micro Cloud Certified as Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider

Ingram Micro Cloud today announced that it has earned the Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) certification, the premier certification for MSPs that designates Ingram Micro Cloud as a top global provider of managed services for M...

Dec. 17, 2019 13:56

Hytera New PoC Radio PNC380—Instant Communication and Unlimited Possibilities

With 26 years’ experience in the PMR industry, Hytera introduces its specialty and expertise to communications over public networks, and builds a PoC radio in accordance to its stringent standards applied to PMR radios. Hytera aims to provide prof...