Executives from AT&T Business, China Telecom, Ericsson and Huawei to Keynote in Shanghai; GSMA Confirms New Exhibitors, Partners, Sponsors and Events

HONG KONG-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GSMA today announced that executives from leading organisations across the mobile ecosystem will participate in the keynote programme at the 2018 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai. The GSMA also announced the first speakers for the new Leaders Stage, as well as newly confirmed exhibitors, partners, sponsors and events. Mobile World Congress Shanghai will take place 27-29 June at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

“With just over two months to go, we have a very exciting programme lined up for Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2018,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer. “While showcasing the latest developments in mobile, this year’s event will offer attendees a wide ... Read more »

TOKYO & CUPERTINO, Calif. -Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEC Corporation (NEC; TOKYO: 6701) today announced the establishment of dotData, Inc., a new startup company based in Cupertino, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, that develops and globally provides software that automates data science processes using artificial intelligence (AI).

dotData will appoint Dr. Ryohei Fujimaki as CEO, who is a leader in the development of Predictive Analysis Automation, a core AI technology (*1), and one of the founders of dotData.

dotData will accelerate product development and go-to-market by hiring top talent, strengthening products and technologies, engaging with global partners, and acquiring external capital.

NEC will obtain an exclusive license from dotData to provide this software across Japan and will start to provide the software in the first half of FY2018.

“NEC is now accelerating the monetization of ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

AETOSWire, the news distribution arm of News Services Group (NSG) and the exclusive representative of Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, in the Middle East and North Africa, launches the newest feature in its service, the Online PressKit.

The Online PressKit is an interactive pressroom that provides a full suite of valuable multimedia resources for journalists. It is an online resource-bank for clients’ multimedia files such as press releases, profiles, biographies, videos, images, fact sheets, Q&As, audio clips, presentations, reports, and the like.

Mr. Tony AbiHanna, President and CEO of NSG, AETOSWire, and Esmaa News, said, “The Online PressKit service is our answer to the necessity of journalists to find enough information about a company’s news or event. We understand that press kits play a major influence in covering our client’s event, hence we h ... Read more »

 Transforms home WiFi experience by increasing service provider visibility, control, and resolution over any device or network technology

VANCOUVER, British Columbia-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Incognito Software Systems, a global provider of device and service management solutions for digital service providers, today introduced the Digital Home Experience Solution. The new offering enhances the existing Incognito Auto Configuration Server with improved digital channels, and analytics to address service quality challenges associated with complex, multi-device home WiFi networks. In production with a Tier 1 service provider, the solution is accelerating technical problem resolution, reducing operational costs with fewer truck rolls, while improving customer satisfaction.

“Digital transformation in the home network is accelerating, as service providers look to eliminate friction points such as how to automate th ... Read more »

Comprehensive modeling environment now spans geo-structural and geo-environmental collaboration

EXTON, Pa. -Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Plaxis, the leading provider of geotechnical software, based in Delft, Netherlands, and the agreement to acquire soil engineering software provider SoilVision, based in Saskatchewan, Canada. The acquisitions, with Bentley’s market-leading borehole reporting and data management software gINT, serve to make Bentley a complete source for geotechnical professionals “going digital.” Finally, BIM advancements can be extended to the essential subsurface engineering of every infrastructure project.

Projects necessarily begin with geotechnical surveys and sampling, captured with gINT for versatile documentation and reportin ... Read more »

RICHARDSON, Texas -Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) and PUMA SE signed a global license partnership agreement for the design, development and distribution of PUMA watches and smartwatches through 2028.

“PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands. We are excited to partner with them and bring our world class design and distribution capabilities to the PUMA watch collection,” said Kosta Kartsotis, chief executive officer, Fossil Group.

PUMA and Fossil Group will collaborate on the design and manufacturing of PUMA-branded watches and smartwatches, with products planned to hit the market in 2019. The new products will be available through select department stores, specialty retailers and e-commerce channels in Fossil Group’s extensive global network.

Bjørn Gulden, CEO of PUMA says: “Time makes or breaks athletes, which is why the right partner for watches and w ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai hosted the UITP MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2018 from 23rd-25th April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center. Over 70 international speakers participated in the event, including the prominent Canadian thinker, Brent Toderian the opening session keynote speaker.

“This event, the biggest in the public transport industry, brings together industry leaders, policymakers, legislators, developers, consultants, operators and manufactures under one roof to discuss public transport future solutions,” said HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.

Other prominent speakers included HE Abdullah Belhalf Al Nuami, Minister of Infrastructure Dev ... Read more »

New Mobile Game Allows Players to Experience the Magic of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry First-Hand as Students

LOS ANGELES -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jam City, a Los Angeles based mobile games studio, announced today that the new mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play. Developed by Jam City in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is the first mobile game where players create their own character and experience life as a Hogwarts student. The game will launch under Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Portkey Games, a label dedicated to creating new mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories.

“There are so few moments where a mobile entertainment company has the chance to truly bri ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Members of the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum L.L.C., AL KASIR JEWELLERY TRADING L.L.C. and AL KASIR PORTAL L.L.C. announced the launch of Diamond Trading on Blockchain with three Diamond-backed Blockchain-Assets. These Assets are stored in highly secure Digital Blockchain Wallets.

The launch event, held on April 15, 2018 at Burj Al Arab, was witnessed by the managements of the Private Office and Al Kasir Group. The guests included Shehab Bin Nouri, Walid Bin Nouri and Mohammed Aljariri. India's leading economist Dr Sharad Koli and 40 other VIPs. Over 140 members of the Press from across the globe were also present.

Al Kasir Group is a joint venture between Dr. Amit Lakhanpal and Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum.

Dr. Lakhanpal is an Indian entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of the Money Trade Coin Group, cointradingplatform.com, Esto ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

News Services Group (NSG) officially announces the rebranding of its news distribution arm ME NewsWire to AETOSWire.

Tony AbiHanna, President and CEO of NSG, AETOSWire and Esmaa News, explained the reason behind this timely move: “In 10 years, we have grown exponentially as a company. Middle East (ME) NewsWire as a name no longer encompasses the real essence and depth of our services. Hence, we handpicked a new brand name that we believe reflects who we are now and will continue to embody us in the future.”

The name “AETOS” captures the heart and soul of the company’s services. It’s derived from Greek Mythology, AETOS DIOS, which translates to “The Eagle of Zeus.”

AETOS is the Giant, Trusted, Loyal, Fast and Personal Messenger of Zeus, the very same characteristics that the company brings to its valued and esteemed clientele.

... Read more »

TORONTO -Saturday, April 21st 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Once again, the Aperta Active Clearing System (ACS) has delivered the mechanism for a country to implement a world-class electronic payment processing environment to maximize a national payments system’s efficiency, effectiveness, security and control.

Aperta partnered with the Cayman Islands ACH Operator (Prism Services (Cayman) Ltd.) and local commercial banks to deliver a new Electronic Funds Transfer system. The old process of banks swapping files in a wide-variety of standards and settling bilaterally has been replaced with a common system and standards, employing international-standard secure file transfer protocol, allowing participants to monitor real time net settlement and collateral positions via a secure portal.

The Cayman Islands Automated Clearinghouse (CIACH) links all six of the country’s banks and provides the central clearing and settlement mechanism for banks to ... Read more »

GSMA Regional Offices Invite Girls to Explore Career Opportunities in ICT Sector

LONDON-Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA will celebrate the annual ITU International Girls in ICT Day this week with a series of events across its global footprint aimed at encouraging and empowering young women to explore career opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas and helping companies worldwide reap the benefits of greater female participation in the tech sector. The 2018 ITU International Girls in ICT Day will be held on Thursday 26 April and will be marked by events run by local GSMA offices in Atlanta, Barcelona, Brussels, Dubai, Hong Kong, London and Nairobi.

“The GSMA is delighted to be supporting the ITU International Girls in ICT event for the fifth year running, inviting girls from around the world to learn about the rewarding careers possible within the mobile industry and the wider ... Read more »