New service lets clients receive relevant, customized, and actionable cybersecurity alerts that have been reviewed by Analysts, highlighting the threats and mitigation steps that matter to them

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 10th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

Managed FZ LLC, a leading provider of Brand Risk Monitoring, Cybersecurity, and Managed Security Products and Services, announced today the launch of its new Managed Security Advisory (MSA) Service. The smart threat monitoring and advisory service aims to cut through the noise of threat information overload facing regional IT departments today. The MSA service notifies its clients of threats, vulnerabilities, or security concerns directly impacting their specific infrastructure, with risk mitigation steps to reduce threat impact.

“We have observed that most companies in the GCC region do not benefit from the existing threat advisory services.  Most advisory services are automated and send ... Read more »

Cambium ships more than six million wireless broadband modules that provide affordable high-speed connectivity to connect enterprises, schools, industry, and residents 

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - Wednesday, January 11th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced that high-speed connectivity is being deployed by network operators, public and private, of all sizes around the world, leading to shipments of more than six million modules. Proven to support education and spur economic development, affordable Internet connectivity can now be rapidly deployed to connect a community.

“Wireless broadband provides affordable connectivity for service providers, industrial network operators, and enterprises,” said Atul Bhatnagar, President and CEO of Cambium Networks. “With high-speed wireless technology, network operators are able to rapidly create connectivity for ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, January 11th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- McCourt Global, the business arm of McCourt LP, today announced that Frank H. McCourt, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McCourt LP, and Mark Walter, a founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Guggenheim Partners, have launched McCourt Partners, a private investment platform with over $1 billion in permanent capital. The McCourt Partners investment platform represents an evolution of the successful joint venture by the same name launched in 2012 following the historic $2.2 billion sale of the Dodgers franchise by McCourt to an investment group led by Walter.

Initially focused on real estate development, the joint venture made significant investments in flagship development projects in New York City, London, Miami, and Austin totaling more than 5.5 million square feet. Going forward, McCourt Partners will have an expanded mandate to invest in an array of sectors ranging from real esta ... Read more »

Launch of 4G Services Marks an Important Milestone for Egypt’s Economy and Society

LONDON - Tuesday, January 10th 2017 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA welcomes the successful launch of 4G services by mobile operators in Egypt, and believes that Egypt’s leadership in 4G will serve as catalyst for economic growth and deliver broad societal benefits.

During a recent visit to Egypt, the GSMA’s Director General Mats Granryd attended the CAIRO ICT Forum and engaged with leaders from the mobile operators and other Egyptian ICT companies. The GSMA found widespread industry support for the Government’s plans to release more spectrum in 2017, which were announced by HE Eng. Yasser ElKady and will further enhance the newly launched 4G services, allowing all mobile operators to offer quality 4G services to the people of Egypt.

“The GSMA is very pleased with the successful launch of 4G services in Egypt and we st ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Wednesday, January 11th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, today announces that its cutting edge solution, Lasink™, has been chosen by Burkina Faso through a multi-year contract to supply highly secure vehicle registration documents and driving licenses.

Through a public-private partnership, Burkina Faso's Ministry of Transport, Urban Mobility and Road Safety has decided to introduce ultra-secure driving licenses and vehicle registration documents in order to improve the quality of service given to its citizens and modernise its vehicle and driver documents while combating fraud. In addition to driving licenses and vehicle registration documents, and in collaboration with local partner Megamonde, OT is supplying the enrolment and personalization system as well as the training that will enable Burkinabé citizens to benefit from the ... Read more »

Rolls out new mobile and desktop trading features

GREENWICH, Conn. - Saturday, January 7th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has released its year-end IB Communiqué informing clients worldwide about its new Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program. The company also rolled out enhancements to its IBot trading technology and IB Trader Workstation℠ platform (TWS) and launched new CME Globex products.

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect Program Launched

Interactive Brokers established a new Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Program in November. This follows the 2014 creation of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program, which opened the Shanghai Stock Exchange to IB’s Hong Kong and international clients. With the new Shenzhen program, China continues to expand the stocks that are available to trade.

“As an exchange participant in this program, IB’s Hong Kong and internation ... Read more »

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Friday, January 6th 2017 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. (“Aeolus”) today announced the closing of the previously announced proposed transaction between Aeolus and Elliott Management Corporation (“Elliott”) pursuant to which Elliott Associates, L.P. and Elliott International, L.P., two funds managed by Elliott, have acquired a controlling interest in Aeolus and its affiliated entities.

Elliott acquired its controlling interest from Peter Appel, founder of Aeolus, and Allied World Assurance Company (“Allied World”), an investor in Aeolus since December 2012. Mr. Appel has retained a significant minority interest in Aeolus and will serve as its Non-Executive Chairman. Allied World has also retained a minority interest and will continue to be a substantial capital provider to the investor vehicles managed by Aeolus. The Aeolus management team, led by Andrew Bernstein, Chris Grasso, Tre ... Read more »