Fiorano’s Sophisticated Core Banking Integration Technology to be Delivered through ITSS’ Expertise on Major CBS Platforms

LONDON-Wednesday 8 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fiorano Software, a leading provider of Core Banking Integration and API Management Solution, announced today that it has tied-up in a strategic partnership with Information Technologies Solutions & Services (ITSS), a Global Information Technology company. The partnership will be aimed to deliver digital transformation solutions to the banking sector.

"We are excited joining forces with Fiorano; it enables us to offer more value to customers as well as increase our revenue opportunities. Fiorano’s agile responsiveness to customer needs aligns perfectly with our long-term vision," said Peter Redelinghuys, VP Sales-Africa, ITSS.

Fiorano Software has over the years helped banks integrate core banking systems with applications to boost oper ... Read more »

The James & Maginley Charity and Care Foundation Inc.encourages the GCC to extend its cooperation to Barbuda

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday 8 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Charity giving is deeply rooted in the Arabian culture and The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has always been at the forefront for donating to disaster relief and humanitarian causes across the world.

In wake of the same vision, The James & Maginley Charity and Care Foundation Inc.

encourages the GCC to participate in rebuilding Barbuda, which was hit by Hurricane Irma Last year.

“We have been working with the MENA region since a very long time and we appreciate all their efforts in developing deals and agreements that have paved way for betterment of Antigua and Barbuda, in addition to Hurricane Irma,” said Casroy James, Chairman and Partner of The James and Maginley Charity and Care Foundation Inc.

“The natural disaster that hi ... Read more »

BRISBANE, Australia-Wednesday 8 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Middle East and African regions continue to be a bountiful market for the Gloria Jean’s Coffees brand, with Khaled Aqqad and Yousef Asfour signing as Master Franchise Partners for the State of Palestine. The team look to have their first store opened by late 2018 and will grow their outlet base from there.

Retail Food Group (RFG) (ASX: RFG) now have over 200 outlets in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, which is largely driven by the strength of the Gloria Jean’s brand. With this latest signing, over twenty Master Franchise Agreements have been signed to date for the region, which highlights the desire for quality brands in the area. RFG are now looking to build on this success and are actively seeking Master Franchise Partnership opportunities for their fleet of brands including It’s A Grind, Donut King and Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar.

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NEW YORK-Wednesday 8 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Omega Performance, a leading provider of online credit training.

Founded in 1976 and based in Arlington, Virginia, Omega Performance is a business unit of TwentyEighty Inc. It offers a wide range of online credit training courses to clients worldwide and serves more than 300 customers, ranging from large global banks to local lending institutions.

“Omega Performance is widely recognized for its robust cr ... Read more »

Jack Ma Foundation will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs over the next 10 years focused on grassroots innovation, economic empowerment of women and small businesses

JOHANNESBURG-Thursday 9 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Alibaba Group founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma launched the Jack Ma Foundation ‘Netpreneur’ Prize, a new program created to support and fund African entrepreneurs who are working to address Africa’s most important challenges and further its digital economy through local entrepreneurship. The prize was announced at the “Netpreneurs: The Rise of Africa’s Digital Lions” conference.

The Netpreneur Prize – named for empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs, and focusing on small business growth, grassroots innovation and women founders – will award US$10 million to 100 African entrepreneurs over the next 10 years. Starting in 2019, the Jack Ma Foundation will h ... Read more »

Joint solution uses industry-leading code obfuscation, tamper resistance and white box cryptography to be demonstrated at Black Hat USA (Intertrust Booth #2416 and Jscrambler Booth #IC2038) – for more information please visit www.appshield360.com

LAS VEGAS-Thursday 9 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Black Hat - Intertrust Technologies Corporation and JavaScript Application Security leader Jscrambler announced a jointly-sourced product suite App Shield 360 that provides a complete set of application shielding solutions for both native and JavaScript applications that includes:

    Jscrambler to provide leading JavaScript web and mobile hybrid application protection against tampering and data theft through sophisticated JavaScript obfuscation, code traps and software self-defensive technology
    Intertrust whiteCryption® Code Protection™ to provide state-of-the art code obfuscation and tamp ... Read more »

 

NEW YORK & SKÆRBÆK, Denmark.-Thursday 9 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ørsted entered into an agreement today with I Squared Capital and management shareholders to acquire a 100 percent equity interest in Lincoln Clean Energy LLC (LC ... Read more »

JAKARTA, Indonesia-Thursday 9 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- A magnitude-6.9 earthquake hit the Indonesian islands of Lombok and Bali at around 6.45pm on August 5th, 2018, with more than 90 people dead and hundreds more injured. The immediate focus is search, rescue and meeting the basic needs of people affected by the earthquake. To improve collaboration efficiency in the search, rescue and evacuation, Hytera donated communications devices in the first minute to Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI), the Indonesian Red Cross, and also has stayed connecting with the Blue Sky Rescue and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to stand by per the nation’s request for international rescue efforts.

In the morning of August 6, Hytera Indonesian subsidiary in Jakarta set up a 7-member emergency response team and immediately contacted PMI, as its volunteers and staff have been providing medical support to the survivors and also helped to ... Read more »

HAMILTON, Bermuda-Thursday 9 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Belmond Ltd. (NYSE: BEL), owners, part-owners or managers of 46 luxury hotel, restaurant, train and river cruise properties, which operate in 24 countries, today announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

Belmond’s iconic properties include Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Belmond Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Belmond Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford, Belmond Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg, Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara, and the storied ‘21’ Club restaurant in New York.

“The Board is committed to pursuing a path that is in the best interests of all Belmond shareholders. Accordingly, we are conducting a robust review of the full range of strategic, operational and financial alternatives available to the Company, ... Read more »

• Awarded Daesan Biomass Power Plant in South Korea

• Utilizes SFW’s advanced circulating fluidized-bed (CFB) technology with carbon neutral fuel

ESPOO, Finland-Thursday 9 August 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. (HDEC) for design and supply of the Daesan Biomass Power Plant boiler island. Commercial operation of the new biomass CFB power plant is scheduled for the end of 2020.

SFW will design and supply the 109 MWe CFB steam generator and auxiliary equipment for the boiler island. The CFB boiler will be designed to burn wood pellets, while meeting applicable environmental regulatory requirements. SFW has supplied over 30 CFB steam generators in South Korea. This is SFW’s third CFB boiler unit in South Korea firing biomass as its primary fuel.

Tomas Harju-Jeanty, CEO, SFW, said:

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