TOKYO, Mar. 31, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
With an eye to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is promoting diverse tourism attractions in Japan by creating sightseeing routes linking Tokyo and other regions such as Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.
TMG has recently invited foreign media and travel bloggers to experience the promoted sightseeing routes. We are happy to announce that their travel reports are now available at the webpage listed below, and in line with the website, a 360-degree VR movie is now ready to help anyone who would like to travel to experience these recommended routes in an immersive way on YouTube or Youku.
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Friday 31 March 2017
OPEN CONNECTIVITY FOUNDATION AND SINGAPORE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK IN SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE, March 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The growing billions of connected devices should be able to communicate with one another regardless of manufacturer, operating system, chipset or physical transport. The Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF), a leading Internet of Things standards body, is creating a specification and sponsoring an open source project (IoTivity) to achieve that goal. Today, the OCF is announcing a collaboration with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) to promote the adoption of this specification to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups in the Singapore Smart Nation ecosystem and to help companies understand and adopt the specifications in their design strategies.
The Singapore IoT market is expected to be worth more than $700 million by the year 2020. The Smart Nation Program is Singapore's national effort to create a future of better living for all through tech-enabled solutions. With a program in place and the market poised for success, OCF’s specification will accelerate industry innovation to ensure secure interoperability for consumers, business, and industry. Singapore will be a step closer to its Smart Nation vision through smarter health, transport, living and service sector initiatives. SSIA will promote OCF down its value chain and enable SMEs to explore the applications and potential development of this new collaborative platform.
SHARJAH ANNOUNCED SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR AT PARIS BOOK FAIR 2018
| Invitation extended by French President François Hollande to Sharjah Ruler
PARIS, March 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The third largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Sharjah – was recently declared a special Guest of Honour at Salon Livre Paris’ (Paris Book Fair’s) 2018 edition. The announcement aligns with France’s longstanding appreciation of Sharjah’s commitment to artistic and cultural excellence. The emirate will be seen taking centre stage at the book fair next year, with a rich Arabic cultural and literary showcase.
The invitation was made by French President, François Hollande, to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, during his visit to the Sharjah Book Authority’s (SBA) stand at the recently concluded Paris Book Fair. The decision reflects a successive step in a series of ongoing efforts, which are being made by France and the UAE to strengthen bilateral relations by celebrating their shared passion for cultural engagement and exchange. Addressing the launch ceremony of His book in Paris, Sous le Drapeau de l’occupant, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Al Qasimi said: “The culture of France has been a long-cherished muse for my writings. I have a library full of French publications – the ones dealing with Egypt’s architectural treasures, its rich historical, environmental and human legacy are my favourite. These works aren’t just masterpieces, but go great lengths to reflect the French people’s passion for diving fearlessly into the cultures of the world.” |
WAKUWAKU JAPAN: NEW ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FOR ANIME SONGS ANISONG STATION TO START IN APRIL!
—Bringing the Latest Japanese Anime Songs to the World—
TOKYO, March 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WAKUWAKU
JAPAN Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO:
Masafumi Kawanishi, “WAKUWAKU JAPAN”) has announced that it will begin
broadcasting on April 5, 2017, in Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan,
Sri Lanka, and Mongolia, a new original series, Anisong Station, to share information on the latest Japanese anime songs.
Multiple
fans throughout the world have become passionate about the music and
songs from Japanese anime cartoons, as anime for Japan have grown in
popularity across the globe. WAKUWAKU JAPAN has begun working with Label
Gate Co., Ltd. and Yurayura Kick Corporation to bring the latest anime
songs to a global audience on a regular basis, meeting the expectations
and needs of those passionate fans. The result is an originally pr
JAPAN Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO:
Masafumi Kawanishi, “WAKUWAKU JAPAN”) has announced that it will begin
broadcasting on April 5, 2017, in Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan,
Sri Lanka, and Mongolia, a new original series, Anisong Station, to share information on the latest Japanese anime songs.
Multiple
fans throughout the world have become passionate about the music and
songs from Japanese anime cartoons, as anime for Japan have grown in
popularity across the globe. WAKUWAKU JAPAN has begun working with Label
Gate Co., Ltd. and Yurayura Kick Corporation to bring the latest anime
songs to a global audience on a regular basis, meeting the expectations
and needs of those passionate fans. The result is an originally pr
WAKUWAKU JAPAN: NEW ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FOR ANIME SONGS ANISONG STATION TO START IN APRIL!
Thursday 30 March 2017
TAKEDA ANNOUNCES RICARDO MAREK AS NEW PRESIDENT OF EMERGING MARKETS BUSINESS UNIT
SINGAPORE, March 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited (“Takeda”), announced today that Ricardo Marek has been appointed as the President of the Emerging Markets Business Unit (EM BU), based in Singapore, effective April 1, 2017. In his new role he will lead all business operations across five geographic Areas that comprise EM BU – Asia Pacific (excluding Japan), China, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Russia-CIS. Marek will also serve as a Corporate Officer and member of Takeda’s Executive Team, and report to Christophe Weber, President and Chief Executive Officer of Takeda.
After joining Takeda in 2011, Ricardo became President of Takeda Brazil in 2013. He then took-on additional, concurrent responsibilities, as Area Head of Latin America (LatAm) in 2014. Ricardo will be relocating from his home in São Paulo, Brazil, to Singapore and succeeds Giles Platford who has moved to Zurich as President of Europe and Canada, also effective April 1, 2017.
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After joining Takeda in 2011, Ricardo became President of Takeda Brazil in 2013. He then took-on additional, concurrent responsibilities, as Area Head of Latin America (LatAm) in 2014. Ricardo will be relocating from his home in São Paulo, Brazil, to Singapore and succeeds Giles Platford who has moved to Zurich as President of Europe and Canada, also effective April 1, 2017.
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CHUGAI - A*STAR JOINT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR ANTI-DENGUE VIRUS ANTIBODY SELECTED AS GRANT RECIPIENT BY THE GHIT FUND
TOKYO & SINGAPORE, March 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:4519) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore (A*STAR) announced today that a joint research project between Chugai and A*STAR for an anti-dengue virus antibody has been selected as a grant recipient by the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund (GHIT Fund). Chugai and A*STAR have been engaged in the joint research since 2015.
This project was born through the collaboration of Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte. Ltd. (CPR), a research center of the Chugai Group in Singapore, and A*STAR’s Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN). The dengue virus that causes dengue fever is known to have four different serotypes. SIgN researchers identified a new human antibody that is highly effective in neutralizing the activity of all four dengue virus serotypes, and CPR applied Chugai’s proprietary antibody engineering technologies to optimize the antibody. This project seeks to create a new antibody drug against the dengue virus. It has been selected to receive US$5.3 million grant based on its recognition by the GHIT Fund for contributing to the “fight against neglected tropical diseases in developing countries.”
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This project was born through the collaboration of Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte. Ltd. (CPR), a research center of the Chugai Group in Singapore, and A*STAR’s Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN). The dengue virus that causes dengue fever is known to have four different serotypes. SIgN researchers identified a new human antibody that is highly effective in neutralizing the activity of all four dengue virus serotypes, and CPR applied Chugai’s proprietary antibody engineering technologies to optimize the antibody. This project seeks to create a new antibody drug against the dengue virus. It has been selected to receive US$5.3 million grant based on its recognition by the GHIT Fund for contributing to the “fight against neglected tropical diseases in developing countries.”
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MERCEDES-AMG DRIVES PERFORMANCE WITH SAP® SUCCESSFACTORS® SOLUTIONS
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --SAP SuccessFactors today announced that Mercedes-AMG has selected SAP® SuccessFactors® human capital management (HCM) solutions to help drive the company’s digital HR transformation and optimize talent management. Mercedes-AMG, the world-renowned sports car and performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, chose SAP SuccessFactors solutions to help centralize its global HR processes, streamline HR service delivery and, most important, attract top talent.
Reinhard Breyer, CIO at Mercedes-AMG, said: “As a global leader in the automotive industry, attracting and retaining the best talent is essential to developing some of the most attractive and innovative sports cars and performance vehicles in the market.”
Jürgen Kress, director of HR at Mercedes-AMG, added: “With the rapid pace of change today, our employees are the heart of our business and are critical to delivering state-of-the-art technological developments. Partnering with the leading provider of cloud-based HCM solutions has been an important step in ensuring our workforce remains happy and engaged, and with SAP SuccessFactors solutions, we are better equipped to remain a global employer of choice.”
Mercedes-AMG selected the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, SAP SuccessFactors Learning and SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals solutions to help consolidate its HR systems, improve the recruiting and performance management processes, and provide leading development programs. With these tools, Mercedes-AMG expects to standardize its HR processes and improve the employee experience by ensuring workers have access to easy-to-use, harmonized solutions.
“As the fight for top talent continues to intensify, businesses require technology to help them find and then retain the best people,” said Mike Ettling, president of SAP SuccessFactors. “Cloud-based HCM solutions deliver today’s expected employee experience. We’re delighted to take this journey with Mercedes-AMG to support its commitment to stay at the forefront of innovation within a highly specialized industry, which starts with its people.”
Mercedes-AMG is one of the latest companies to select SAP SuccessFactors solutions to put people first and help them succeed. As more companies look to transform HR to meet the demands of an increasingly global and digital workforce, they are embracing leading SAP SuccessFactors solutions to help unify and optimize HR processes, while also fostering a mobile, cloud-first philosophy.
For more information, visit the SAP SuccessFactors website or the SAP News Center. Follow SAP SuccessFactors solutions on Twitter at @SuccessFactors and SAP at @sapnews.
Media Contact:
Geraldine Lim, SAP, +1 (415) 418-0945, geraldine.lim@sap.com
SOURCE : SAP Global Marketing
--BERNAMA
Reinhard Breyer, CIO at Mercedes-AMG, said: “As a global leader in the automotive industry, attracting and retaining the best talent is essential to developing some of the most attractive and innovative sports cars and performance vehicles in the market.”
Jürgen Kress, director of HR at Mercedes-AMG, added: “With the rapid pace of change today, our employees are the heart of our business and are critical to delivering state-of-the-art technological developments. Partnering with the leading provider of cloud-based HCM solutions has been an important step in ensuring our workforce remains happy and engaged, and with SAP SuccessFactors solutions, we are better equipped to remain a global employer of choice.”
Mercedes-AMG selected the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, SAP SuccessFactors Learning and SAP SuccessFactors Performance & Goals solutions to help consolidate its HR systems, improve the recruiting and performance management processes, and provide leading development programs. With these tools, Mercedes-AMG expects to standardize its HR processes and improve the employee experience by ensuring workers have access to easy-to-use, harmonized solutions.
“As the fight for top talent continues to intensify, businesses require technology to help them find and then retain the best people,” said Mike Ettling, president of SAP SuccessFactors. “Cloud-based HCM solutions deliver today’s expected employee experience. We’re delighted to take this journey with Mercedes-AMG to support its commitment to stay at the forefront of innovation within a highly specialized industry, which starts with its people.”
Mercedes-AMG is one of the latest companies to select SAP SuccessFactors solutions to put people first and help them succeed. As more companies look to transform HR to meet the demands of an increasingly global and digital workforce, they are embracing leading SAP SuccessFactors solutions to help unify and optimize HR processes, while also fostering a mobile, cloud-first philosophy.
For more information, visit the SAP SuccessFactors website or the SAP News Center. Follow SAP SuccessFactors solutions on Twitter at @SuccessFactors and SAP at @sapnews.
Media Contact:
Geraldine Lim, SAP, +1 (415) 418-0945, geraldine.lim@sap.com
SOURCE : SAP Global Marketing
--BERNAMA
EPAM ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
NEWTOWN, Pa., March 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), a leading global provider of product development and software engineering solutions, today announced that Jason Peterson will join EPAM, effective April 5, 2017, and will succeed Anthony Conte as CFO on May 10, 2017. Conte, who previously announced his intention to resign from the company, will remain in an advisory role until on or about August 10, 2017, and will work closely with Peterson to ensure a seamless transition.
"I am pleased that Jason will be joining EPAM as our Chief Financial Officer. Jason brings proven public company finance expertise in the global technology services space and his contributions will be vital in executing our long-term growth strategy,” said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO and President, EPAM. “Anthony Conte has made tremendous contributions to EPAM over the past 10 years, and on behalf of the company’s Board of Directors, management team and all of our employees, I want to thank Anthony for his leadership in guiding us through a period of exceptional growth and building the financial infrastructure needed to support EPAM’s future.”
Peterson joins EPAM with 25-years of finance experience and, for the last nine years, was employed by Cognizant Technology Solutions. In his most recent role, he was Vice President of Finance, M&A and Due Diligence, which he held while leading a large-scale corporate business process transformation program. Prior to that, he was CFO of the Emerging Business Accelerator and led the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis function. Prior to joining Cognizant, Peterson was the CFO for E&C Medical Intelligence, and before that, he served as Vice President of ATI Technologies, responsible for the Financial Planning and Analysis and Controllership functions, while also working in M&A and Corporate Strategy. He previously held financial roles at Philips Semiconductors and Hewlett-Packard. He received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in economics from Claremont McKenna College.
“I am honored to succeed Anthony and look forward to working with the entire EPAM team as we continue to drive long-term value creation for our clients and shareholders,” said Peterson. “This is a very exciting time to be joining the Company, and I believe there are significant opportunities ahead of us as we continue our path to leadership in the technology solutions space.”
About EPAM Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), has leveraged its core engineering expertise to become a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company. Through its ‘Engineering DNA’ and innovative strategy, consulting, and design capabilities, EPAM works in collaboration with its customers to deliver innovative solutions that turn complex business challenges into real business opportunities. EPAM’s global teams serve customers in over 25 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. EPAM is a recognized market leader among independent research agencies and was ranked #8 in FORBES 25 Fastest Growing Public Tech Companies, as a top information technology services company on FORTUNE’S 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and as a top UK Digital Design & Build Agency. Learn more at http://www.epam.com/ and follow us on Twitter @EPAMSYSTEMS and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EPAM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.
CONTACT: Danielle Ruess-Saltz
M: 267.978.7688
danielle_ruess-saltz@epam.com
SOURCE : EPAM
--BERNAMA
"I am pleased that Jason will be joining EPAM as our Chief Financial Officer. Jason brings proven public company finance expertise in the global technology services space and his contributions will be vital in executing our long-term growth strategy,” said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO and President, EPAM. “Anthony Conte has made tremendous contributions to EPAM over the past 10 years, and on behalf of the company’s Board of Directors, management team and all of our employees, I want to thank Anthony for his leadership in guiding us through a period of exceptional growth and building the financial infrastructure needed to support EPAM’s future.”
Peterson joins EPAM with 25-years of finance experience and, for the last nine years, was employed by Cognizant Technology Solutions. In his most recent role, he was Vice President of Finance, M&A and Due Diligence, which he held while leading a large-scale corporate business process transformation program. Prior to that, he was CFO of the Emerging Business Accelerator and led the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis function. Prior to joining Cognizant, Peterson was the CFO for E&C Medical Intelligence, and before that, he served as Vice President of ATI Technologies, responsible for the Financial Planning and Analysis and Controllership functions, while also working in M&A and Corporate Strategy. He previously held financial roles at Philips Semiconductors and Hewlett-Packard. He received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor's Degree in economics from Claremont McKenna College.
“I am honored to succeed Anthony and look forward to working with the entire EPAM team as we continue to drive long-term value creation for our clients and shareholders,” said Peterson. “This is a very exciting time to be joining the Company, and I believe there are significant opportunities ahead of us as we continue our path to leadership in the technology solutions space.”
About EPAM Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), has leveraged its core engineering expertise to become a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company. Through its ‘Engineering DNA’ and innovative strategy, consulting, and design capabilities, EPAM works in collaboration with its customers to deliver innovative solutions that turn complex business challenges into real business opportunities. EPAM’s global teams serve customers in over 25 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. EPAM is a recognized market leader among independent research agencies and was ranked #8 in FORBES 25 Fastest Growing Public Tech Companies, as a top information technology services company on FORTUNE’S 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and as a top UK Digital Design & Build Agency. Learn more at http://www.epam.com/ and follow us on Twitter @EPAMSYSTEMS and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions and the factors discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. EPAM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.
CONTACT: Danielle Ruess-Saltz
M: 267.978.7688
danielle_ruess-saltz@epam.com
SOURCE : EPAM
--BERNAMA
A.M. BEST ASSIGNS CREDIT RATINGS TO NEW ZEALAND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
SINGAPORE, March 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "bbb-" to New Zealand Medical Professionals Limited (NZMPL) (New Zealand). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
NZMPL is a single-line insurer in New Zealand, focused on providing medical malpractice insurance to medical practitioners and health professionals.
NZMPL is a single-line insurer in New Zealand, focused on providing medical malpractice insurance to medical practitioners and health professionals.
BRAEMAR ENERGY VENTURES PORTFOLIO COMPANY AGREES TO BE ACQUIRED BY NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Braemar Energy Ventures portfolio company, Sirrus, Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Nippon Shokubai, a leading global producer of acrylic acid and superabsorbents
NEW YORK, March 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Braemar Energy Ventures, a leading venture capital investor in energy technology companies, today announced Nippon Shokubai's planned acquisition of one of their portfolio companies, Sirrus, Inc., subject to customary closing conditions. Braemar has been a lead investor in Sirrus, the world's leading developer of electron deficient monomers and derivatives, since 2011.
Braemar first led Sirrus' $13.6 million Series A-1 round of funding, and later led the Company's A-2 and B round financing in 2013 and 2015, respectively.
NEW YORK, March 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Braemar Energy Ventures, a leading venture capital investor in energy technology companies, today announced Nippon Shokubai's planned acquisition of one of their portfolio companies, Sirrus, Inc., subject to customary closing conditions. Braemar has been a lead investor in Sirrus, the world's leading developer of electron deficient monomers and derivatives, since 2011.
Braemar first led Sirrus' $13.6 million Series A-1 round of funding, and later led the Company's A-2 and B round financing in 2013 and 2015, respectively.
Wednesday 29 March 2017
J.D. POWER'S RANKING SEES TOKYO'S IMPERIAL HOTEL HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
TOKYO, March 28 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- Tokyo's landmark, 126-year-old Imperial Hotel has been ranked the highest luxury-class hotel in Japan for customer satisfaction in J.D. Power's "Japan Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study in 2016." The Imperial was ranked top in the segment of guestroom rates of over 35,000 Japanese yen per night, the first time since the studies began in 2006. Guests identified The Imperial's Front Desk Services and the attention of its staff as favorable points. The quality of staff attention extended to patrons is extremely influential in forming guest evaluations regardless of room rates.
BIOLINE LAUNCHES NEW JETSEQ DNA QUANTIFICATION KITS
CINCINNATI, March 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bioline, The PCR Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVO) today announced the further expansion of the JetSeq™ portfolio for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) sample preparation.
The new JetSeq™ Library Quantification Kit is a qPCR-based assay that provides fast, accurate and sensitive quantification of adaptor-ligated DNA fragments during the preparation of Illumina compatible NGS libraries. The JetSeq™ Library Quantification Kit relies on SYBR®1 Green I for detection and contains all of the components required for library quantification, including dilution buffer, P5 and P7 adapter primers and six pre-diluted DNA standards to minimize pipetting, reduce variability and thereby increase reproducibility. The kit has sufficient standards to quantify eighteen libraries on individual plates or up to seventy-six libraries when multiple libraries are quantified on the same plate.
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The new JetSeq™ Library Quantification Kit is a qPCR-based assay that provides fast, accurate and sensitive quantification of adaptor-ligated DNA fragments during the preparation of Illumina compatible NGS libraries. The JetSeq™ Library Quantification Kit relies on SYBR®1 Green I for detection and contains all of the components required for library quantification, including dilution buffer, P5 and P7 adapter primers and six pre-diluted DNA standards to minimize pipetting, reduce variability and thereby increase reproducibility. The kit has sufficient standards to quantify eighteen libraries on individual plates or up to seventy-six libraries when multiple libraries are quantified on the same plate.
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INVIVOSCRIBE EXPANDS BUSINESS INTO SOLID TUMORS WITH ASSAYS AND SERVICES TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR CAR-T AND TCR IMMUNO-THERAPIES
SAN DIEGO, March 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Invivoscribe®
Technologies Inc., a global company with decades of experience
providing internationally standardized clonality and biomarker testing
solutions for the fields of oncology, personalized molecular diagnostics®, and personalized molecular medicine®, reports that its next-generation sequencing (NGS) LymphoTrack® Assay kits are being used by its LabPMM®
clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical partners, and cancer centers to
identify and monitor chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T) and
engineered T-cell receptors in peripheral blood of subjects in support
of immuno-therapeutic drug development and treatment regimen development
for both hematologic and solid tumors.
Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting new areas of precision medicine. The rapidly evolving field is centered on utilizing a patient’s own immune system to surveil, target, and eliminate cancer cells. A number of immuno-therapeutic methods have demonstrated promising clinical value. In order to demonstrate clinical efficacy and move these novel therapies quickly through the regulatory agencies, accurate and standardized tests need to be employed to measure and monitor these bioengineered constructs. Leading stakeholders have turned to using Invivoscribe's internationally standardized assays to fulfill this need.
A number of Invivoscribe LymphoTrack Assays, formatted for use on both the Illumina MiSeq® and Thermo Fisher Ion PGM™ platforms, were designed to detect somatic gene rearrangements within the antigen receptor loci. These assays also recognize conserved elements within the bioengineered immuno-therapeutic constructs of CAR-T and TCRs, making them robust candidates for dual use purposes: (1) identifying and monitoring immuno-therapeutic constructs in the peripheral blood and (2) identifying and monitoring clonotypes associated with malignant B- and T-cell populations. Both capabilities can be achieved simultaneously using the same reagents, bioinformatics software, and workflow.
Once identified, these constructs and malignant clones can be tracked to levels of 1 cell in a million (10-6) sensitivity. Testing can be done either at LabPMM laboratories or entirely in an investigator’s own facility, with the bioinformatics analysis done on customer’s own computers, ensuring rapid turn around times as well as data protection.
"Our internationally standardized, NGS-based LymphoTrack clonality assays with bioinformatics software provide a comprehensive solution in support of laboratories and pharmaceutical companies developing new drugs and immuno-therapies. Having access to these powerful tools will accelerate getting new drugs and immuno-therapies to patients. As importantly, results from standardized assays generate more reproducible and reliable results, leading to better, more accurate treatments. These improved treatments will be a game changer and a huge benefit to patients and to the fields of personalized molecular diagnostics and precision medicine,” said Dr. Jeffrey Miller, Founder, CSO & CEO of Invivoscribe. “A number of our assays and associated bioinformatics software are currently being used by leading cancer centers and pharmaceutical partners in support of optimizing treatments for patients, and to stratify, enroll, and track MRD in patients in international phase II and phase III clinical studies. Our vision is to improve patient care by making these products accessible to all of our partners and customers.”
About Invivoscribe
Invivoscribe® Technologies Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare worldwide by providing high quality, reliable, cutting-edge reagents, tests, and bioinformatics tools to advance the fields of personalized molecular diagnostics® and personalized molecular medicine®. Invivoscribe is ISO 13485 certified and provides PCR- and NGS-based reagents manufactured in a facility registered with FDA. Reagents include RUO test kits and CE-marked IVDs, including IdentiClone® and LymphoTrack® Dx Assays with LymphoTrack® Dx Software. LymphoTrack Dx Assays are CE-IVDs for clonality and IGHV somatic hypermutation testing and are not available for sale or use in North America. LymphoTrack Assays and MRD and immuno-therapeutic applications are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures - US validations are on-going. Invivoscribe also offers comprehensive MyAML®, MyHEME®, MyMRD®, and custom gene panel services. Used in combination with Invivoscribe’s proprietary MyInformatics® Software these assays identify and can track primary driver mutations as well as the subclonal architecture and emergence of new driver mutations in patients with hematologic disease. Invivoscribe's clinical laboratories in the USA, Europe, and Japan provide international access to harmonized CLIA, CAP, and ISO 15189 accredited clinical testing and contract research organization (CRO) services. Invivoscribe services and reagents are currently used in more than 650 clinical and research laboratories in 65 countries and Invivoscribe has long embraced the value of quality systems and develops all products, including bioinformatics software, compliant with ISO 13485 design control. This model makes the assays eligible to be brought through regulatory authorities worldwide. The company currently has on-going companion diagnostic partnerships with Novartis and Astellas Pharma, Inc. and expects to announce additional collaborations in 2017. Additional information can be found at www.invivoscribe.com.
CONTACT:
Kevin Dobyns
858-224-6600
SOURCE : Invivoscribe, Inc.
Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting new areas of precision medicine. The rapidly evolving field is centered on utilizing a patient’s own immune system to surveil, target, and eliminate cancer cells. A number of immuno-therapeutic methods have demonstrated promising clinical value. In order to demonstrate clinical efficacy and move these novel therapies quickly through the regulatory agencies, accurate and standardized tests need to be employed to measure and monitor these bioengineered constructs. Leading stakeholders have turned to using Invivoscribe's internationally standardized assays to fulfill this need.
A number of Invivoscribe LymphoTrack Assays, formatted for use on both the Illumina MiSeq® and Thermo Fisher Ion PGM™ platforms, were designed to detect somatic gene rearrangements within the antigen receptor loci. These assays also recognize conserved elements within the bioengineered immuno-therapeutic constructs of CAR-T and TCRs, making them robust candidates for dual use purposes: (1) identifying and monitoring immuno-therapeutic constructs in the peripheral blood and (2) identifying and monitoring clonotypes associated with malignant B- and T-cell populations. Both capabilities can be achieved simultaneously using the same reagents, bioinformatics software, and workflow.
Once identified, these constructs and malignant clones can be tracked to levels of 1 cell in a million (10-6) sensitivity. Testing can be done either at LabPMM laboratories or entirely in an investigator’s own facility, with the bioinformatics analysis done on customer’s own computers, ensuring rapid turn around times as well as data protection.
"Our internationally standardized, NGS-based LymphoTrack clonality assays with bioinformatics software provide a comprehensive solution in support of laboratories and pharmaceutical companies developing new drugs and immuno-therapies. Having access to these powerful tools will accelerate getting new drugs and immuno-therapies to patients. As importantly, results from standardized assays generate more reproducible and reliable results, leading to better, more accurate treatments. These improved treatments will be a game changer and a huge benefit to patients and to the fields of personalized molecular diagnostics and precision medicine,” said Dr. Jeffrey Miller, Founder, CSO & CEO of Invivoscribe. “A number of our assays and associated bioinformatics software are currently being used by leading cancer centers and pharmaceutical partners in support of optimizing treatments for patients, and to stratify, enroll, and track MRD in patients in international phase II and phase III clinical studies. Our vision is to improve patient care by making these products accessible to all of our partners and customers.”
About Invivoscribe
Invivoscribe® Technologies Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare worldwide by providing high quality, reliable, cutting-edge reagents, tests, and bioinformatics tools to advance the fields of personalized molecular diagnostics® and personalized molecular medicine®. Invivoscribe is ISO 13485 certified and provides PCR- and NGS-based reagents manufactured in a facility registered with FDA. Reagents include RUO test kits and CE-marked IVDs, including IdentiClone® and LymphoTrack® Dx Assays with LymphoTrack® Dx Software. LymphoTrack Dx Assays are CE-IVDs for clonality and IGHV somatic hypermutation testing and are not available for sale or use in North America. LymphoTrack Assays and MRD and immuno-therapeutic applications are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures - US validations are on-going. Invivoscribe also offers comprehensive MyAML®, MyHEME®, MyMRD®, and custom gene panel services. Used in combination with Invivoscribe’s proprietary MyInformatics® Software these assays identify and can track primary driver mutations as well as the subclonal architecture and emergence of new driver mutations in patients with hematologic disease. Invivoscribe's clinical laboratories in the USA, Europe, and Japan provide international access to harmonized CLIA, CAP, and ISO 15189 accredited clinical testing and contract research organization (CRO) services. Invivoscribe services and reagents are currently used in more than 650 clinical and research laboratories in 65 countries and Invivoscribe has long embraced the value of quality systems and develops all products, including bioinformatics software, compliant with ISO 13485 design control. This model makes the assays eligible to be brought through regulatory authorities worldwide. The company currently has on-going companion diagnostic partnerships with Novartis and Astellas Pharma, Inc. and expects to announce additional collaborations in 2017. Additional information can be found at www.invivoscribe.com.
CONTACT:
Kevin Dobyns
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SOURCE : Invivoscribe, Inc.
Latest clinical research confirms that IQOS reduces smoker exposure to select harmful chemicals as compared to cigarette smoke
Studies conducted to date clearly indicate that IQOS is likely to present less risk of harm compared to smoking
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 28 (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today announces the positive results from an advanced clinical study on IQOS, the company’s first electronically heated tobacco product, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research.
Conducted in Japan over a three-month period by the well-known clinical research organization, the Osaki Hospital Tokyo Heart Center, the study showed that smokers who switched to IQOS:
- Reduced their exposure to 15 harmful chemicals to levels that approached those of smokers who quit smoking;
- Showed improvements in measured health indicators specific to smoking-related diseases, such as lung and heart disease. In all cases, the health indicators improved in the same direction as seen in smokers who quit. Further testing through a longer-term study is underway; and
- Found the product satisfying and were likely to completely switch to it.
Source: Philip Morris International
Monday 27 March 2017
POLYPLASTICS RELEASES CONTENTS ABOUT MATERIALS TO HELP YOUR INNOVATION
TOKYO, March 22 (Bernama) --
| - DURANEX(R) PBT Flame Retardant Grades - Polyplastics Co., Ltd. has released information about its recent development of unique materials that can improve customers' product quality in terms of fire-safety and other additional features. (Image: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M100475/201703169998/_prw_PI1fl_AE5E79p5.gif) Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is an engineering resin with well-balanced properties. Different types of PBT can be created through the addition of various additives, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications -- from the electrical/electronic to the automotive fields. Recent years have seen a real escalation in safety requirements for reducing the risk of fires, and in material requirements for improving the durability of components. At Polyplastics, we develop flame-retardant PBT grades that meet these demands. We are ready to meet your every need. DURANEX(R) PBT NF Series with Halogen-Free Flame Retardant: The NF Series satisfies the requirement for halogen-free flame-retardant materials derived from corporate policies and environmental protection initiatives. In addition, the drastically improved tracking resistance of the NF Series allows for increased design freedom, including shortening of the creepage distance between terminals. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28743 |
CHINA'S HEALTHCARE MARKET TO SEE SURGE OF INVESTMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES IN NEXT 15 YEARS
SHANGHAI, March 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Last
October, the Chinese government approved a blueprint called “Healthy
China 2030”, pledging to build a healthy China in the next 15 years. By
2030, the size of the healthcare market is expected to reach $2.3
trillion. This initiative is in line with China’s determination to
deepen the supply-side structural reforms in 2017 by substantially
driving down overcapacity, and increasing efficient supply which call
for stricter standards in healthcare industry. The next 15 years will
see a surge of investment and changes in the industry.
Healthcare China 2017,
organized by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), is a platform for global
investors to discover more about the dynamics of healthcare business in
China. To be held on May 13-14, 2017, at the Pullman
Shanghai, the event will attract corporate leaders, government
regulators, influencers, researchers and entrepreneurs, focusing on
three main areas of investors’ interest—biomedical, medical devices, and
medical services.
CHINA'S HEALTHCARE MARKET TO SEE SURGE OF INVESTMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES IN NEXT 15 YEARS
October, the Chinese government approved a blueprint called “Healthy
China 2030”, pledging to build a healthy China in the next 15 years. By
2030, the size of the healthcare market is expected to reach $2.3
trillion. This initiative is in line with China’s determination to
deepen the supply-side structural reforms in 2017 by substantially
driving down overcapacity, and increasing efficient supply which call
for stricter standards in healthcare industry. The next 15 years will
see a surge of investment and changes in the industry.
Healthcare China 2017,
organized by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), is a platform for global
investors to discover more about the dynamics of healthcare business in
China. To be held on May 13-14, 2017, at the Pullman
Shanghai, the event will attract corporate leaders, government
regulators, influencers, researchers and entrepreneurs, focusing on
three main areas of investors’ interest—biomedical, medical devices, and
medical services.
CHINA'S HEALTHCARE MARKET TO SEE SURGE OF INVESTMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES IN NEXT 15 YEARS
Saturday 25 March 2017
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF ANSVAR INSURANCE LIMITED
SINGAPORE, March 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Ansvar Insurance Limited (Ansvar) (Australia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect Ansvar’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and established business profile among Australia’s faith and care organizations. The ratings also acknowledge Ansvar’s low underwriting leverage, comprehensive reinsurance program and high-quality investment portfolio.
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The ratings reflect Ansvar’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and established business profile among Australia’s faith and care organizations. The ratings also acknowledge Ansvar’s low underwriting leverage, comprehensive reinsurance program and high-quality investment portfolio.
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Friday 24 March 2017
SPEEDCAST OPENS PAPUA NEW GUINEA OFFICE
SYDNEY, March 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SpeedCast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) has opened an office in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG), to support the company's growing customer base in the energy and enterprise markets. SpeedCast has been operating in the country for more than 10 years with an international gateway and self-sufficient standalone teleport, but this is its first office facility in PNG. The team includes 10 employees who focus on operations, engineering, sales and local support.
"Our new office in Papua New Guinea shows our commitment to investing in the country," said Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO, SpeedCast. "We are pleased to employ local, highly skilled and trained workers that support our customers in the country."
"Our new office in Papua New Guinea shows our commitment to investing in the country," said Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO, SpeedCast. "We are pleased to employ local, highly skilled and trained workers that support our customers in the country."
A.M. BEST UPGRADES ISSUER CREDIT RATING OF PARTNERS LIFE LIMITED
SINGAPORE, March 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to "bbb " from "bbb" and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Good) of Partners Life Limited (Partners Life) (New Zealand). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The rating actions reflect significant improvement in Partners Life's capital position, due to continued strong earnings and significant capital contribution. In addition, the NZD 200 million investment from the Blackstone Group has improved Partners Life's financial flexibility.
The rating actions reflect significant improvement in Partners Life's capital position, due to continued strong earnings and significant capital contribution. In addition, the NZD 200 million investment from the Blackstone Group has improved Partners Life's financial flexibility.
ULLINK LAUNCHES MIFID II TRADE REPORTING SOLUTION
Multi-asset solution will enable firms to comply with post-trade transparency rules set to come into force in 2018
LONDON, March 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ullink, a global provider of electronic trading and connectivity solutions to the financial community, has launched its MiFID II compliant trade reporting solution to help its clients meet regulatory requirements for greater accuracy in reporting and timeliness of data collection.
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LONDON, March 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ullink, a global provider of electronic trading and connectivity solutions to the financial community, has launched its MiFID II compliant trade reporting solution to help its clients meet regulatory requirements for greater accuracy in reporting and timeliness of data collection.
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Thursday 23 March 2017
MICHAEL KORS ACCESS EXPANDS WITH NEW SMARTWATCHES, NEW APPS, NEW FACES AND NEW MARKETS
LONDON, March 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Michael Kors (NYSE:KORS), a global luxury fashion brand, is pleased to announce a host of new products and initiatives designed to further the growth and excitement generated by last fall’s launch of MICHAEL KORS ACCESS, the brand’s line of smartwatches and activity trackers.
“It’s clear to me that the future of fashion will combine great design, personal style and innovative technology,” says Michael Kors, “and the amazing response to MICHAEL KORS ACCESS has confirmed that that future is now. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this next generation of smartwatches and hybrids.”
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“It’s clear to me that the future of fashion will combine great design, personal style and innovative technology,” says Michael Kors, “and the amazing response to MICHAEL KORS ACCESS has confirmed that that future is now. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this next generation of smartwatches and hybrids.”
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SPEEDCAST OPENS THE WORLD TO THE PEOPLE OF RURAL AFGHANISTAN BY PROVIDING SATELLITE AND OFF-GRID SMALL CELL COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS
Successful Proof of Concept Leads to Long-term Collaboration Agreement for 200 Afghan Villages for Fully Managed End-to-End Small Cell Communications Solution
SYDNEY, March 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SpeedCast International Limited (ASX:SDA), a leading global communications and network service provider, today announced that it is connecting residents in remote villages in Afghanistan through a partnership with one of the country's largest CDMA operators, Wasel Telecom. Connectivity is provided through a fully managed, off-grid small cell end-to-end solution that includes satellite communications, solar panels, base transceiver stations (BTS) and accompanying towers.
"The solution SpeedCast is providing here is making a difference in people’s lives," said PJ Beylier, CEO, SpeedCast. "We are enabling the rural population in Afghanistan to gain access to modern communications infrastructure so they can see the world with a new perspective. The arrangement has the potential to bring broadband, cellular services, e-health services, e-learning and telemedicine to the most remote areas of the globe."
SYDNEY, March 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SpeedCast International Limited (ASX:SDA), a leading global communications and network service provider, today announced that it is connecting residents in remote villages in Afghanistan through a partnership with one of the country's largest CDMA operators, Wasel Telecom. Connectivity is provided through a fully managed, off-grid small cell end-to-end solution that includes satellite communications, solar panels, base transceiver stations (BTS) and accompanying towers.
"The solution SpeedCast is providing here is making a difference in people’s lives," said PJ Beylier, CEO, SpeedCast. "We are enabling the rural population in Afghanistan to gain access to modern communications infrastructure so they can see the world with a new perspective. The arrangement has the potential to bring broadband, cellular services, e-health services, e-learning and telemedicine to the most remote areas of the globe."
3D SYSTEMS UNVEILS INDUSTRY'S FIRST SCALABLE, FULLY-INTEGRATED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PLATFORM
- New platform will transform production of mass customized and complex end use parts while meeting durability and repeatability requirements of production environments
- First shipment made to Fortune 50 industrial company
CHICAGO, March 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering on its strategy to transform 3D manufacturing workflows, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced the industry’s first modular, scalable and fully-integrated additive manufacturing platform. 3D Systems’ disruptive Figure 4 production platform produces plastic parts more than 50 times faster than current systems, delivering dramatically lower total cost of operations while offering competitive and compelling comparisons to conventional methods.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4d3900cc-7a84-4f8c-83e2-437897af7887
Based on its revolutionary Figure 4 technology, 3D Systems’ new platform allows customers to tailor configurations and select materials to address specific applications. Configurations range from single-print engine machines to fully automated, high-volume production systems with 16 or more print engines, automated material delivery and integrated post-processing.
- First shipment made to Fortune 50 industrial company
CHICAGO, March 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delivering on its strategy to transform 3D manufacturing workflows, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced the industry’s first modular, scalable and fully-integrated additive manufacturing platform. 3D Systems’ disruptive Figure 4 production platform produces plastic parts more than 50 times faster than current systems, delivering dramatically lower total cost of operations while offering competitive and compelling comparisons to conventional methods.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4d3900cc-7a84-4f8c-83e2-437897af7887
Based on its revolutionary Figure 4 technology, 3D Systems’ new platform allows customers to tailor configurations and select materials to address specific applications. Configurations range from single-print engine machines to fully automated, high-volume production systems with 16 or more print engines, automated material delivery and integrated post-processing.
Wednesday 22 March 2017
JNTO LAUNCHES "JAPAN INCENTIVES" WEBSITE IN 4 LANGUAGES TO SHOWCASE JAPAN'S APPEAL AS MICE DESTINATION
TOKYO, March 21 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- The Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) has launched a specialized website for Japan incentives, featuring information on incentives in the country. The incentives site is hosted within JNTO's Japan MEETINGS & INCENTIVES website for promoting MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions/events).
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LE CORDON BLEU JAPAN LAUNCHES JAPANESE CUISINE DIPLOMA, COMMENCES RECRUITMENT FOR 2017 AUTUMN TERM
TOKYO, March 21 (Bernama-AsiaNet) -- In response to the increased international market growth in Japanese cuisine since the UNESCO recognition of 'washoku' as an intangible cultural heritage, Le Cordon Bleu Japan is launching a Japanese cuisine diploma program. As a global leader in culinary and hospitality education, with a network of more than 35 institutions in over 20 countries, Le Cordon Bleu has drawn upon over 120 years of expertise to create this new program.
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This 4-level program covers a comprehensive range of topics to provide students with a full range of skills and knowledge relating to authentic Japanese cuisine. Students will embark on a journey to discover a whole new world of technical skills, cooking methodologies, specialist ingredients, equipment and tableware applied to over 200 recipes in traditional, regional and modern Japanese cuisine.
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This 4-level program covers a comprehensive range of topics to provide students with a full range of skills and knowledge relating to authentic Japanese cuisine. Students will embark on a journey to discover a whole new world of technical skills, cooking methodologies, specialist ingredients, equipment and tableware applied to over 200 recipes in traditional, regional and modern Japanese cuisine.
3D SYSTEMS' NEW DENTAL MANUFACTURING PLATFORM ACCELERATES SHIFT TO DIGITAL
Revolutionary Figure 4 platform combined with NextDent materials delivers disruptive total cost of operations from chair-side to labs
CHICAGO, March 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today unveiled a next-generation additive manufacturing platform, based on the company's Figure 4 technology and NextDent materials, that delivers better, faster and more predictable patient treatments with disruptive total cost of operations that can revolutionize the multibillion-dollar dental industry.
The company expects the new platform will be able to achieve improvements of up to 10 times in total cost of operations, along with significantly reduced fabrication times and far less material waste.
CHICAGO, March 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today unveiled a next-generation additive manufacturing platform, based on the company's Figure 4 technology and NextDent materials, that delivers better, faster and more predictable patient treatments with disruptive total cost of operations that can revolutionize the multibillion-dollar dental industry.
The company expects the new platform will be able to achieve improvements of up to 10 times in total cost of operations, along with significantly reduced fabrication times and far less material waste.
KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS EXHIBITION OF SPECTACULAR IKEBANA FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BY ARTIST HIROKI MAENO
Decorating Lobby with Beautiful "Sakura" Cherry Blossoms
TOKYO, March 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan's most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition of "Ikebana" flower arrangement created by the renowned artist Hiroki Maeno from April 1 to 16, 2017. A large 2.7 by 5 meter flower arrangement lavishly adorned with some 200 beautiful "sakura" cherry blossom branches, which are one of the most symbolically important representatives of the Japanese aesthetic beauty during the spring, will be displayed in the third floor main lobby area for hotel guests to enjoy free of charge.
The artist Hiroki Maeno will also provide two Ikebana flower arrangement workshops held on April 6 from 4:00p.m. and 6:30p.m. in front of his beautiful arrangement. Guests will be able to view these workshops as they will be held in the lobby area.
TOKYO, March 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, one of Japan's most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special exhibition of "Ikebana" flower arrangement created by the renowned artist Hiroki Maeno from April 1 to 16, 2017. A large 2.7 by 5 meter flower arrangement lavishly adorned with some 200 beautiful "sakura" cherry blossom branches, which are one of the most symbolically important representatives of the Japanese aesthetic beauty during the spring, will be displayed in the third floor main lobby area for hotel guests to enjoy free of charge.
The artist Hiroki Maeno will also provide two Ikebana flower arrangement workshops held on April 6 from 4:00p.m. and 6:30p.m. in front of his beautiful arrangement. Guests will be able to view these workshops as they will be held in the lobby area.
AMENDED SUMMARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF THE ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. SHAREHOLDER DERIVATIVE LITIGATION
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
RENO, Nev., March 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PLEASE BE ADVISED that Plaintiffs and the Settling Defendants have reached a settlement (the “Settlement”) to resolve the issues raised in the above-captioned consolidated derivative action (“Action”) (capitalized terms are defined in the Stipulation of Settlement dated July 22, 2016, and Amendment No. 1 to the Stipulation, dated January 18, 2017 (collectively, the “Settlement Stipulation”)).
PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”), a hearing (the “Settlement Hearing”) will be held before the Honorable Thomas P. Griesa in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 26B, New York, New York 10007, at 2:00 p.m. on August 10, 2017, to determine whether (i) the proposed settlement should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, adequate, and in the best interests of Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (“Altair” or the “Company”) and Altair shareholders; (ii) the Action should be dismissed with prejudice and all Released Claims against the Released Persons should be released and extinguished; (iii) the Court should award attorneys’ fees and expenses to Plaintiffs’ Counsel and incentive awards to Plaintiffs; and (iv) to consider such other matters as may properly come before the Court. The Settlement Hearing may be continued by the Court at the Settlement Hearing, or at any adjourned session thereof without further notice. The Action and Settlement address claims alleging that certain current and former directors and officers of Altair breached their fiduciary duties by failing to implement and/or maintain adequate internal controls over the Company’s operations and disclosures, by making or approving false statements to the Company’s shareholders, by grossly mismanaging the Company, and by wasting Altair’s assets by causing the Company to incur significant potential liability for legal costs, penalties, fines and/or legal fees in connection with the defense of the Individual Defendants’ unlawful course of conduct. The Action further alleges that certain Defendants were unjustly enriched at the Company’s expense. The Settling Defendants deny and continue to deny all allegations of wrongdoing and deny that Defendants have any liability on the claims asserted in the Action.
As part of the Settlement, Altair has agreed to adopt and/or maintain certain corporate governance reforms as set forth in the Settlement Stipulation. The terms and conditions of the proposed Settlement are set forth in the Settlement Stipulation and Addendum thereto. The Settlement Stipulation and amended Exhibits thereto have been filed with the Court.
Plaintiffs’ Counsel will request Court approval of the agreed upon attorneys’ fees and expenses in an amount not to exceed $150,000, which shall include all attorneys’ fees and costs that may be due any counsel (or anyone else) who has asserted, or participated in the assertion of, derivative claims on behalf of Altair in any court. Any award of fees and expenses will be paid by the Company (or its insurer on its behalf). To date, Plaintiffs’ Counsel have neither received any payment for their services in conducting the Action, nor have counsel been reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Plaintiffs will also seek Court approval of an incentive payment of up to $1,500 each for their participation and efforts in the Action. This Incentive Amount shall be paid from the attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded by the Court. If the Settlement is approved, the Action will be dismissed with prejudice and the Defendants will be released by Plaintiffs, Altair, and its shareholders from all claims that were or could have been alleged in the Action.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
In re Altair Nanotechnologies Shareholder Derivative Litigation CASE NO.: 14-CV-09418-TPG-HBP |
RENO, Nev., March 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PLEASE BE ADVISED that Plaintiffs and the Settling Defendants have reached a settlement (the “Settlement”) to resolve the issues raised in the above-captioned consolidated derivative action (“Action”) (capitalized terms are defined in the Stipulation of Settlement dated July 22, 2016, and Amendment No. 1 to the Stipulation, dated January 18, 2017 (collectively, the “Settlement Stipulation”)).
PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED that pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”), a hearing (the “Settlement Hearing”) will be held before the Honorable Thomas P. Griesa in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 26B, New York, New York 10007, at 2:00 p.m. on August 10, 2017, to determine whether (i) the proposed settlement should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, adequate, and in the best interests of Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (“Altair” or the “Company”) and Altair shareholders; (ii) the Action should be dismissed with prejudice and all Released Claims against the Released Persons should be released and extinguished; (iii) the Court should award attorneys’ fees and expenses to Plaintiffs’ Counsel and incentive awards to Plaintiffs; and (iv) to consider such other matters as may properly come before the Court. The Settlement Hearing may be continued by the Court at the Settlement Hearing, or at any adjourned session thereof without further notice. The Action and Settlement address claims alleging that certain current and former directors and officers of Altair breached their fiduciary duties by failing to implement and/or maintain adequate internal controls over the Company’s operations and disclosures, by making or approving false statements to the Company’s shareholders, by grossly mismanaging the Company, and by wasting Altair’s assets by causing the Company to incur significant potential liability for legal costs, penalties, fines and/or legal fees in connection with the defense of the Individual Defendants’ unlawful course of conduct. The Action further alleges that certain Defendants were unjustly enriched at the Company’s expense. The Settling Defendants deny and continue to deny all allegations of wrongdoing and deny that Defendants have any liability on the claims asserted in the Action.
As part of the Settlement, Altair has agreed to adopt and/or maintain certain corporate governance reforms as set forth in the Settlement Stipulation. The terms and conditions of the proposed Settlement are set forth in the Settlement Stipulation and Addendum thereto. The Settlement Stipulation and amended Exhibits thereto have been filed with the Court.
Plaintiffs’ Counsel will request Court approval of the agreed upon attorneys’ fees and expenses in an amount not to exceed $150,000, which shall include all attorneys’ fees and costs that may be due any counsel (or anyone else) who has asserted, or participated in the assertion of, derivative claims on behalf of Altair in any court. Any award of fees and expenses will be paid by the Company (or its insurer on its behalf). To date, Plaintiffs’ Counsel have neither received any payment for their services in conducting the Action, nor have counsel been reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Plaintiffs will also seek Court approval of an incentive payment of up to $1,500 each for their participation and efforts in the Action. This Incentive Amount shall be paid from the attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded by the Court. If the Settlement is approved, the Action will be dismissed with prejudice and the Defendants will be released by Plaintiffs, Altair, and its shareholders from all claims that were or could have been alleged in the Action.
EPAM NAMED SITECORE® IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER IN APAC
Partnership Expands End-to-End Global Digital Delivery Solutions and Maximizes Value for Customers
NEWTOWN, Pa., March 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), a leading global provider of product development and software engineering solutions, today announced that it has been named an Implementation Partner in APAC by Sitecore, the global leader in customer experience management. EPAM’s most recent partnership agreement will expand its global end-to-end digital delivery solutions to its customers in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
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NEWTOWN, Pa., March 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM), a leading global provider of product development and software engineering solutions, today announced that it has been named an Implementation Partner in APAC by Sitecore, the global leader in customer experience management. EPAM’s most recent partnership agreement will expand its global end-to-end digital delivery solutions to its customers in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
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Tuesday 21 March 2017
ZEROSTACK OPENS ASIA/PACIFIC REGION WITH M5 TECHNOLOGIES
Singapore region positioned for strong private cloud growth
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZeroStack, Inc., the leader in making self-driving private cloud affordable for all companies, today announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with M5 Technologies, an IT infrastructure expert headquartered in Singapore, adept at both traditional and cutting edge technologies, with activities currently spanning and increasing across Asia South.
"Our region is going through a rapid economic shift to cloud services, requiring on-premises options that can also be integrated with local hosting, managed services providers and public cloud providers," said Joel Norton, ZeroStack's Regional Manager Asia South at M5 Technologies and assigned to positioning ZeroStack's cloud platform. "This service delivery landscape is an ideal opportunity for M5 to position ZeroStack's leading integrated solutions as fundamental and foundational to a business' digital transformation."
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- ZeroStack, Inc., the leader in making self-driving private cloud affordable for all companies, today announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with M5 Technologies, an IT infrastructure expert headquartered in Singapore, adept at both traditional and cutting edge technologies, with activities currently spanning and increasing across Asia South.
"Our region is going through a rapid economic shift to cloud services, requiring on-premises options that can also be integrated with local hosting, managed services providers and public cloud providers," said Joel Norton, ZeroStack's Regional Manager Asia South at M5 Technologies and assigned to positioning ZeroStack's cloud platform. "This service delivery landscape is an ideal opportunity for M5 to position ZeroStack's leading integrated solutions as fundamental and foundational to a business' digital transformation."
Monday 20 March 2017
A.M. BEST AFFIRMS CREDIT RATINGS OF STARR PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE (CHINA) COMPANY, LIMITED
HONG KONG, March 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a" of Starr Property & Casualty Insurance (China) Company, Limited (Starr China) (China). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The rating affirmations reflect Starr China's supportive risk-adjusted capitalization under a strengthened surplus position, and an improved operating expense ratio. In addition, Starr China receives business and operational support from Starr International Company, Inc. (SICO) and its insurance subsidiaries, as well as a capital commitment from Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited (SIRL), a company within SICO that is a 20% shareholder of Starr China. Starr China also assumes overseas treaty business ceded from the group, which has accounted for a substantial portion of the company's total gross premiums written since 2015.
The rating affirmations reflect Starr China's supportive risk-adjusted capitalization under a strengthened surplus position, and an improved operating expense ratio. In addition, Starr China receives business and operational support from Starr International Company, Inc. (SICO) and its insurance subsidiaries, as well as a capital commitment from Starr Insurance & Reinsurance Limited (SIRL), a company within SICO that is a 20% shareholder of Starr China. Starr China also assumes overseas treaty business ceded from the group, which has accounted for a substantial portion of the company's total gross premiums written since 2015.
CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION "ASIA CORRIDOR" TO BE HELD AT UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE NIJO CASTLE AS PART OF "CULTURE CITY OF EAST ASIA 2017 KYOTO"
KYOTO, Japan, March 16 (Bernama) --
| The "Culture City of East Asia" project is a three-nation event based on an agreement reached during a meeting of the culture ministers of Japan, China and South Korea. The project selects one city annually in each of these three countries in which to hold yearlong cultural and arts events and exchange projects, furthering the development of the host cities as well as promoting mutual understanding and solidarity in the region through the power of culture. (Photo1: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M104311/201703149874/_prw_OI2fl_X0H6HHs4.JPG) (Photo2: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M104311/201703149874/_prw_OI3fl_EXREZ1pc.JPG) In this fourth edition, alongside fellow 2017 host cities Changsha (China) and Daegu (South Korea), Kyoto will organize a wide range of events, including traditional culture, contemporary art, performing arts, music, manga (comics), and anime (animation). Through the framework of its interchange with the other two host cities, Kyoto will strengthen reciprocity across the whole of East Asia as well as deepen ties among Japan, China and South Korea by the power of culture, and revitalize the region. (Video: https://youtu.be/ToAXqvTdeSg) The Culture City of East Asia 2017 Kyoto Executive Committee will organize a major contemporary art exhibition as part of the main program of "Culture City of East Asia 2017 Kyoto" running from September to November 2017, featuring a range of Japanese, Chinese and Korean artists at the Kyoto Art Center and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo). The final lineup of the participating artists, including a headliner from each country, will be announced on April 25. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28698 |
Friday 17 March 2017
ROBOTICS STARTUP MAKEBLOCK RAISES OVER $30M IN SERIES B FUNDING
SHENZHEN, China, March 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Makeblock Co.,
Ltd, the STEM education and robotics startup, today announced it has
closed a $30 million Series B round at a $200 million valuation led by
Evolution Media China and Shenzhen Capital Group Co., Ltd. The funding
supports Makeblock’s expansion into new markets, further product
development and diversification of STEM education hardware, software and
curriculum resources for educators, children and hobbyists.
Founded in 2011 (founded as a company in 2013), Makeblock is a leading DIY robotics construction and programming learning platform for makers, hobbyists, STEM learners, and educators. Makeblock provides over 500 mechanical parts and easy-to-use electronic modules, graphical programming software, and courses to easily turn ideas into reality. Having delighted over 1,000,000 makers, students and educators in over 140 countries and still growing, Makeblock is one of the top robotics companies making a difference, with the aim to open the field to people of all skill levels.
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Founded in 2011 (founded as a company in 2013), Makeblock is a leading DIY robotics construction and programming learning platform for makers, hobbyists, STEM learners, and educators. Makeblock provides over 500 mechanical parts and easy-to-use electronic modules, graphical programming software, and courses to easily turn ideas into reality. Having delighted over 1,000,000 makers, students and educators in over 140 countries and still growing, Makeblock is one of the top robotics companies making a difference, with the aim to open the field to people of all skill levels.
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES INTRODUCES NEXT GENERATION CUSA® CLARITY ULTRASONIC TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEM
PLAINSBORO, N.J., March 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra
LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART), a global leader in
medical technology, announces the launch of its new CUSA® Clarity
ultrasonic tissue ablation platform designed to deliver an innovative,
integrated system for enhanced performance and long-lasting surgeon
comfort in neurosurgical cases.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8b5375f4-19a1-46ed-9d75-880d2ddd6006
Integra’s CUSA® Clarity was engineered to maximize surgical performance for surgeons, staff and patients through a system that provides power, precision and comfort for complex neurosurgery. The unique CUSA® Clarity system is the only ultrasonic tissue ablation system that combines a tough tissue tip, continuous tissue contact, a precision and ergonomic handpiece, and adaptive power all in one system. These four integrated components provide a greater than 50 percent increase in fibrous tissue removal rate over the CUSA® Excel system.
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A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8b5375f4-19a1-46ed-9d75-880d2ddd6006
Integra’s CUSA® Clarity was engineered to maximize surgical performance for surgeons, staff and patients through a system that provides power, precision and comfort for complex neurosurgery. The unique CUSA® Clarity system is the only ultrasonic tissue ablation system that combines a tough tissue tip, continuous tissue contact, a precision and ergonomic handpiece, and adaptive power all in one system. These four integrated components provide a greater than 50 percent increase in fibrous tissue removal rate over the CUSA® Excel system.
DIGITAL RIVER WORLD PAYMENTS ADDS IN-COUNTRY PAYMENT PROCESSING IN HONG KONG, SINGAPORE AND AUSTRALIA; EXPANDS IN EUROPE
Integrates with First Data’s global acquiring platform to advance international growth plans
MINNEAPOLIS, March 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Digital River World Payments, a global payments service provider, announced it is working with First Data, a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, to offer online merchants a full-service, turn-key solution for processing in-country payments in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. By adopting First Data’s global acquiring platform, Digital River World Payments can now help merchants with local entities in these regions increase their credit card authorization rates and global reach. Digital River World Payments is also expanding its existing in-country payment processing capabilities in Europe by adding First Data to its growing network of payments partners.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28697
MINNEAPOLIS, March 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Digital River World Payments, a global payments service provider, announced it is working with First Data, a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, to offer online merchants a full-service, turn-key solution for processing in-country payments in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. By adopting First Data’s global acquiring platform, Digital River World Payments can now help merchants with local entities in these regions increase their credit card authorization rates and global reach. Digital River World Payments is also expanding its existing in-country payment processing capabilities in Europe by adding First Data to its growing network of payments partners.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28697
BORRELLI WALSH (CAYMAN) LIMITED ANNOUNCES VISIONCHINA MEDIA INC PLACED IN LIQUIDATION AND DELISTING SHARES
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following news is being issued by Borrelli Walsh (Cayman) Limited, representatives of VisionChina Media Inc (NASDAQ:VISIN) (“Company”) – the Company announces today that by order of the Grand Court made on 2 March 2017, Margot MacInnis of Borrelli Walsh (Cayman) Limited, G/F Harbour Place, 103 South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and Cosimo Borrelli of Borrelli Walsh Limited of Level 17, Tower 1, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong have been appointed as joint official liquidators of the Company (“Liquidators”).
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SPEEDCAST RETURNS INTERNET SERVICES TO CHRISTMAS ISLAND
SYDNEY, March 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SpeedCast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) has reached an agreement with the Australian Government to deliver Wireless and 4G network services on Christmas Island until June 30, 2017, to allow a transition period for Australia’s National Broadband Network services to be installed more widely on the island.
The local ISP ceased to provide internet services to 1,000 locals and businesses on March 1, 2017, disconnecting one of Australia’s most remote islands. SpeedCast, as a full service communications provider, was notified one week ago and rapidly initiated discussions with partners and the Australian Government to meet the needs of islanders.
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The local ISP ceased to provide internet services to 1,000 locals and businesses on March 1, 2017, disconnecting one of Australia’s most remote islands. SpeedCast, as a full service communications provider, was notified one week ago and rapidly initiated discussions with partners and the Australian Government to meet the needs of islanders.
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ANNOUNCING NYIAX, THE WORLD'S FIRST ADVERTISING CONTRACT EXCHANGE
NYIAX aims to transform ad inventory into standardized and durable securities
A blockchain-enabled media trading platform running in the cloud and powered by Nasdaq
NEW YORK, March 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the world's first guaranteed advertising contract exchange - NYIAX (New York Interactive Advertising Exchange) - was announced. The new exchange will operate on Nasdaq's world-renowned technology and leverage the Nasdaq Financial Framework architecture. NYIAX will be the first exchange to be deployed in the cloud and also run on blockchain technology.
"NYIAX is a trading platform that brings Wall Street to Madison Avenue through a Nasdaq-powered, seamless global exchange that allows publishers and advertisers to buy, sell and re-trade premium advertising inventory as guaranteed contracts," said NYIAX CEO Lou Severine. "By enabling guaranteed digital media contract trading with efficiency, transparency and ease and providing the proprietary matching engine and trading tools trades require, NYIAX helps advertisers and publishers dominate the $72 billion US digital advertising landscape they command1. Once the exchange achieves critical mass within digital, we will begin supporting TV, print, radio and out-of-home markets."
A blockchain-enabled media trading platform running in the cloud and powered by Nasdaq
NEW YORK, March 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the world's first guaranteed advertising contract exchange - NYIAX (New York Interactive Advertising Exchange) - was announced. The new exchange will operate on Nasdaq's world-renowned technology and leverage the Nasdaq Financial Framework architecture. NYIAX will be the first exchange to be deployed in the cloud and also run on blockchain technology.
"NYIAX is a trading platform that brings Wall Street to Madison Avenue through a Nasdaq-powered, seamless global exchange that allows publishers and advertisers to buy, sell and re-trade premium advertising inventory as guaranteed contracts," said NYIAX CEO Lou Severine. "By enabling guaranteed digital media contract trading with efficiency, transparency and ease and providing the proprietary matching engine and trading tools trades require, NYIAX helps advertisers and publishers dominate the $72 billion US digital advertising landscape they command1. Once the exchange achieves critical mass within digital, we will begin supporting TV, print, radio and out-of-home markets."
SPEEDCAST PROVIDES RECORD AMOUNT OF CONNECTIVITY TO CRUISE SHIPS
| A total of 5.5 Gbps in 2016, with strong double digit growth expected in 2017
SYDNEY, March 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SpeedCast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world’s most trusted provider of highly reliable, fully managed, end-to-end remote communication and IT solutions, today announced it supplied an unprecedented amount of data and voice connectivity to its cruise fleet customers in 2016.
As the launch of new, larger ships with thousands of guests and crew continues to drive consumption, bandwidth requirements have spiked due to the increasing adoption of newer data intensive applications. Onboard events are streamed back to shore by both guests and crew as uplinked content bandwidth requirements are moving closer to their downlink counterparts. The highest consuming ships are using multiple terabytes of data per month. In addition, with the number of connected devices per person growing, the demand for bandwidth will continue to surge in 2017. “We realize that reliable high speed connectivity increases passenger satisfaction and the more speed we can provide, the better,” said Cynthia Gillis, VP Cruise, SpeedCast. “We were the first communications company to provide 100 Mbps to a single cruise ship and now, thanks to our customers, we are providing a record amount of bandwidth.” SpeedCast and the cruise industry: SpeedCast specializes in the complete supply and integration of communications, entertainment, navigation and IT services for both ocean and river cruise vessels. Buoyed by hundreds of global field technicians, SpeedCast supports over half of the world’s oceanic cruise ships with a focus on guest experience and customer satisfaction. |
Thursday 16 March 2017
SOLARWINDS EMPOWERS IT PROFESSIONALS WITH THE ULTIMATE HYBRID IT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
The latest updates to the SolarWinds Orion platform enable
groundbreaking end-to-end hybrid IT management-complete cloud and deep
on-premises visibility in a unified interface to better understand
systems and improve their performance like never before
SYDNEY, Australia, March 16 (Bernama) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today revealed its latest capabilities for end-to-end hybrid IT management through key updates to its modular and scalable SolarWinds® Orion® platform and related products. With these updates, SolarWinds enables complete cloud visibility along with deep on-premises monitoring and a new, dynamic drag-and-drop dashboard to visualise infrastructure and application relationships. These new features help IT professionals monitor, troubleshoot, and improve hybrid IT performance with a simplicity like never before.
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SYDNEY, Australia, March 16 (Bernama) -- SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today revealed its latest capabilities for end-to-end hybrid IT management through key updates to its modular and scalable SolarWinds® Orion® platform and related products. With these updates, SolarWinds enables complete cloud visibility along with deep on-premises monitoring and a new, dynamic drag-and-drop dashboard to visualise infrastructure and application relationships. These new features help IT professionals monitor, troubleshoot, and improve hybrid IT performance with a simplicity like never before.
PRESS RELEASE BY BANK MUAMALAT IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESS RELEASE ISSUED BY MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM SELANGOR ("MAIS")
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (“Bank Muamalat’) would like to clarify with reference to the Press Release issued by Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (“MAIS”) which appeared in The Star dated 10/3/2017 and the local media.
The lawsuit in reference is with respect to the legal action taken by MAIS and Kolej Universiti Islam Selangor (KUIS) against Redha Resources Sdn Bhd (“RRSB”) as First Defendant and Bank Muamalat as Second Defendant. This lawsuit relates to a Syndicated Financing amounting to RM125.8 million providing by Bank Muamalat and two other financial institutions. The plaintiff intended to annul the Concession Agreement and consequently the Payment Guarantee given to Bank Muamalat and 2 other financial institutions. The hearing has concluded and it is pending decision by the High Court of Shah Alam.
In the meantime, Bank Muamalat has initiated legal action against RRSB and its guarantors. The judgement against RRSB and the guarantors has been obtained. The execution proceedings against the guarantors are still ongoing.
Bank Muamalat has not initiated any legal action against MAIS and/or KUIS in respect of the Payment Guarantee provided by MAIS and KUIS. We will act in the best interest of the Bank to recover the amounts due. Bank Muamalat’s rights against MAIS and KUIS are reserved.
Bank Muamalat is unable to comment further as it may be subjudice the lawsuits ongoing and forthcoming.
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The lawsuit in reference is with respect to the legal action taken by MAIS and Kolej Universiti Islam Selangor (KUIS) against Redha Resources Sdn Bhd (“RRSB”) as First Defendant and Bank Muamalat as Second Defendant. This lawsuit relates to a Syndicated Financing amounting to RM125.8 million providing by Bank Muamalat and two other financial institutions. The plaintiff intended to annul the Concession Agreement and consequently the Payment Guarantee given to Bank Muamalat and 2 other financial institutions. The hearing has concluded and it is pending decision by the High Court of Shah Alam.
In the meantime, Bank Muamalat has initiated legal action against RRSB and its guarantors. The judgement against RRSB and the guarantors has been obtained. The execution proceedings against the guarantors are still ongoing.
Bank Muamalat has not initiated any legal action against MAIS and/or KUIS in respect of the Payment Guarantee provided by MAIS and KUIS. We will act in the best interest of the Bank to recover the amounts due. Bank Muamalat’s rights against MAIS and KUIS are reserved.
Bank Muamalat is unable to comment further as it may be subjudice the lawsuits ongoing and forthcoming.
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WAKUWAKU JAPAN ACHIEVES SAME-DAY BROADCAST RIGHT AFTER JAPAN FOR APRIL RELEASE CRISIS - SPECIAL SECURITY SQUAD -
TOKYO, March 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- WAKUWAKU JAPAN
Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Mr.
Masafumi Kawanishi, hereafter referred to as WAKUWAKU JAPAN) has
confirmed same-day broadcast as Japan for upcoming drama series CRISIS -
Special Security Squad -. Released by Kansai Telecasting Corporation,
Fuji Television Network, the series will be aired in Japan on Tuesday
nights at 9 p.m. (Japan time) starting 11 April 2017, Tuesday. Two hours
after its Japan broadcast, the same episode will be aired in languages
relevant to respective regions, in Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore,
Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Mongolia.
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Wednesday 15 March 2017
CALLING ALL AUSTRALIAN ENTREPENEURS AND INNOVATORS: HELP SOLVE GLOBAL WATER SCARCITY
SYDNEY, Australia, Mar. 15, 2017/Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
In partnership with Tata Group and Australian Aid (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's inovationXchange, DFAT iXc), XPRIZE - the world's leader in designing and operating massive incentive competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges - announces the launch of the Water Abundance XPRIZE http://water.xprize.org/), a US$1.75 million global competition aimed at alleviating global water scarcity. This prize will incentivise teams to compete and develop new energy-efficient technologies designed to harvest fresh water from the atmosphere.
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In partnership with Tata Group and Australian Aid (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's inovationXchange, DFAT iXc), XPRIZE - the world's leader in designing and operating massive incentive competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges - announces the launch of the Water Abundance XPRIZE http://water.xprize.org/), a US$1.75 million global competition aimed at alleviating global water scarcity. This prize will incentivise teams to compete and develop new energy-efficient technologies designed to harvest fresh water from the atmosphere.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=28684
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