The World’s Leading Dance Event intensifies the magic with six world-class artists

 Tickets are now on sale via platinumlist.net

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, September 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

Sensation Dubai 2017 announces the full line-up for its brand new ‘Celebrate Life’ show this year at Meydan in Dubai. On 10th November the world will experience international DJs Steve Angello, Dutch DJs Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Don Diablo, Danny Avila, Sam Feldt and resident DJ Mr. White coming together to transform the white oasis into a dance music temple where fans will celebrate life until dawn. The World’s Leading Dance Event will reveal ultimate surprises to create an ethereal experience which will dazzle the senses.

Several ticket types, including hotel packages, Exclusive VIP tables and the brand new owner lounge tickets are on sale now, via platinumlist.net for fans to experience th ... Read more »

Megafon, Safaricom and Telenet Join Initiative; New Advisory Panel to Accelerate Development of Holistic Big Data for Social Good Framework

NEW YORK-Wednesday, September 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- At the United Nations General Assembly Week, the GSMA today announced new developments in its Big Data for Social Good initiative, which was launched in February 2017 to leverage mobile operators’ big data capabilities in addressing epidemics and humanitarian crises. Megafon, Safaricom and Telenet have signed on to the initiative, joining previously announced operators Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Hutchison, KDDI, KT Corporation, Millicom, MTS, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Orange, SK Telecom, Telefónica, Telenor Group, Telia, Turkcell, Vodafone and Zain. The Big Data for Social Good initiative is now backed by 19 companies with a presence in 124 markets around the world.

Additionally, the GSMA has established an Advisory Panel to provi ... Read more »

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-Wednesday, September 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Biosafe Defenses LLC (formerly Biosafe Technologies LLC), the world leader in the creation of an entirely new class of light-activated disinfectants, antibacterials and biocides for the home, hospitals and industry, has just announced the receipt of a critical ninth US Patent, entitled “Conjugated Polyelectrolytes and Methods of Using the Same.” U.S. Patent No. 9,750,250 issued September 5, 2017. Canadian Patent No. 2,973,982 allowed August 14, 2017. European/Asian Patent Numbers to follow.

The Patent grants Biosafe Defenses a method of disinfecting an object using light-activated conjugated polyelectrolytes (CPEs), which thereby can inactivate and destroy molds, viruses, fungal yeast, and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. To perform this task, the Patent grants exclusivity to Biosafe Defenses to provide an antimicrobial substrate such as a wipe, tissue, bandage, medical device ... Read more »

The only private Turkish TV channel to broadcast in Africa relies on SES Video to maximize its reach

LUXEMBOURG-Monday, September 18th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NATURAL TV, a Turkish channel featuring health, agriculture, music and cultural content, is extending its reach to the West-African audience thanks to SES Video’s broadcasting services.

Under the new agreement announced by SES, NATURAL TV will use capacity on SES’s satellite ASTRA 2G as well as uplink services from its teleport in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

With a potential audience of five million TV homes in West Africa, the free-to-air channel, broadcast in English, aims at bringing original content from Turkey and increasing cultural awareness in the region.

SES has established a strong presence in West Africa, predominantly in Ghana and Nigeria, where it reaches two million and 2.81 million TV homes respectively. ASTRA 2G, launched in 2014, is one of SES ... Read more »

WALTHAM, Mass.-Wednesday, September 20th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Olympus’ new L Series Vanta™ handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer is designed for customers who demand the ruggedness, power, speed and ease of use that Vanta analyzers provide in a cost-effective Si-PIN X-ray detector model. Joining our family of M Series and C Series analyzers, the L Series delivers a fast return on investment in applications including positive material identification (PMI), quality assurance (QA), metal fabrication, scrap metal and car catalyst recycling, precious metal analysis and environmental inspections.

Vanta L Series analyzers deliver all of the features and benefits that have made Vanta analyzers so popular. L Series analyzers can be calibrated for alloy, precious metal and geochem applications and are built for maximum uptime and reliability. Rugged features include:

    IP65 rated for protection against d ... Read more »

MRC Provides Construction Loan for Completion of 3-Building Mixed-Use Project With 172 Luxury Condominium Units, Located at Former Long Island College Hospital Site

NEW YORK -Friday, September 15th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced the closing of a $297 million construction loan for River Park, a 3-building mixed-use development in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn consisting of approximately 325,000 sellable square feet, and including 172 luxury condominium units, 66,900 square feet of community facility space, and 328 parking spaces. MRC, an institutionally-backed real estate investment firm focused on real estate equity and debt investments in the middle markets, provided the loan for the project, currently under development by Fortis Property Group, a repeat MRC borrower, on three adjacent sites that formerly comprised the Long Island College Hospital (LICH) medical campus.

“We are very excited to be working wit ... Read more »

Industry Increases Impact Across All 17 SDGs, with Greatest Improvement in SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 13 (Climate Action)

NEW YORK -Tuesday, September 19th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- At the United Nations General Assembly Week, the GSMA today published the ‘2017 Mobile Industry Impact Report: Sustainable Development Goals’, the second annual study assessing the mobile industry’s impact in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to measuring the progress that the mobile industry is making against the SDGs, the report also noted several commitments and initiatives that the GSMA and its members will focus on delivering over the next year, contributing to further success with the SDGs.
“Mobile operators around the world are working to deploy mobile-enabled solutions that drive greater inclusion in cities and remote communities, enable access to essential s ... Read more »

 Redefining mobile network economics

RICHARDSON, Texas -Tuesday, September 19th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mavenir, focused on accelerating software network transformation and redefining network economics for Communications Service Providers, today released the results of a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model.

The analysis finds that operators can save 37% in deployment and operational costs over a period of 5 years, due to a 49% reduction in Capex, and a 31% reduction in Opex.

Together with Monica Paolini of Senza Fili Consulting, Mavenir developed the TCO model for virtualized and distributed RAN to understand and quantify how much CSPs can save with a Cloud RAN. The TCO model looks at the cost savings an operator can expect in a Cloud RAN deployment over 5 years, as well as the specific financial benefits that macro, and indoor and outdoor small cells contribute to the overall network.

“Mavenir’s Cloud RAN extend ... Read more »