World’s most hospitable company opens more than one hotel per day, expands to 113 countries and territories, plans to halve environmental footprint and double social impact

MCLEAN, Va.-Wednesday 30 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced that in 2018 it achieved a fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth including deals signed, construction starts and new openings, and launched bold corporate responsibility goals while remaining a World’s Best Workplace.

“Hilton was founded on the noble premise that travel can make the world a better place, and 100 years into our journey, this premise still guides us today,” said Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton. “We have big plans to continue to grow, innovate and positively impact the world around us, and we expect that 2019 will be our best and most dynamic year yet.”

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SUZHOU, China-Wednesday 30 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (“DSBJ”) (SZSE:002384), a leading technology provider of critical components including interconnects, LED, telecom equipment and metal precision, today unveiled a new corporate brand and logo to mark the company’s 20thanniversary. Although its roots can be traced to a small stamping and sheet metal factory founded in 1980, DSBJ was officially established in 1998. This year, to coincide with its 20th Anniversary, DSBJ is launching an updated brand identity to celebrate a new beginning for the company and serve as a springboard to the next chapter in DSBJ’s history:

New DSBJ, New Look

    D-Diversity: DSBJ is open-minded, inclusive, and thrives off of new ideas while offering new solutions
    S-Simplicity: Practicing “Intelligent Manufacturing,” DSBJ embraces simplicit ... Read more »

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) surveying solution enables quick and easy collection of detailed data on busy highway in Hungary

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Friday 25 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced that the YellowScan Surveyor from YellowScan has utilized Velodyne’s groundbreaking sensor technology to generate precise mapping data for an infrastructure construction project on one of Central Europe’s busiest roadways. YellowScan Surveyor, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveying system, improves upon previous time-intensive manual surveying processes by providing a more efficient method for collecting landscape data with increased precision and detail.

The project was conducted by Ventus-Tech using YellowScan Surveyor to collect data along a 47-kilometer segment of the M1 highway (E60, E65, E75) in northwestern Hungary. The data, gathered by 88 UAV flights over one month, enabled engineers to design a ... Read more »

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Wednesday 30 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) announced today that David J. Bronczek, the Company’s president and chief operating officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors. With his election, the Board now has 13 members, including 11 independent directors.

The Company also announced today that independent members of its Board have approved changes to the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines to apply the mandatory retirement age of 75 only to non-management directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Bronczek is responsible for all FedEx operating companies and is a member of the five-person Executive Committee. He is also co-president and co-CEO of FedEx Services, which provides sales, marketing, information technology, communications, customer service, and other support functions for U.S. customers of major FedEx business units.

“Dave is an outstanding leader at FedEx, an ... Read more »

Software portfolio integrates automation software with 3-D CAD model, enabling customers to test machine and system designs virtually

MILWAUKEE-Tuesday 29 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has acquired Emulate3D, an innovative engineering software developer whose products digitally simulate and emulate industrial automation systems. By using accurate simulation models to improve systems planning and decision-making, followed by emulation trials that test the control system before installation, Emulate3D’s software enables customers to virtually test machine and system designs before incurring manufacturing and automation costs and committing to a final design.

“We are excited about the opportunities that Emulate3D’s software offers our customers,” said Fran Wlodarczyk, Rockwell Automation senior vice president for its architecture and software segment. “They will h ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM-Tuesday 29 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 - GTO), the world leader in digital security, and the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) have been chosen to produce secure and innovative health insurance cards for the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). RAMQ delivers 2.3 million healthcare cards to citizens, and the SAAQ provides 1.7 million driver’s license and identity cards through production with Gemalto.

Optimizing government services across industries

By choosing the SAAQ and its existing contract with Gemalto, the Quebec healthcare authorities can avoid duplication and promote sharing of expertise between agencies. The province can also leverage the existing infrastructure and issue both healthcare cards and driver’s licenses at the same time, maximizing cost savings and ensuring quicker delivery to their citizens.

A focus on security and convenien ... Read more »

The company aims to provide real healthcare solutions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 29 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

TruDoc 24x7, the MENA’s leading 24x7 Population Health Management Provider, participated at this year’s Arab Health, which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, from 28 - 31 January, to showcase their new 24x7 Population Health Management Solution including the 24x7 Virtual Clinic Booth, which allows patients to connect with full-time licensed doctors for reliable medical advice.

The current health care market has reached unmanageable levels, where unnecessary over utilization has led to perpetual increase of medical insurance premiums. In addition to the financial impact, there are serious potential clinical damages due to unnecessary clinical procedures and or medications.

“TruDoc 24x7’s aims to align consumers/employees and payers/employers by having full time doctors who are paid a ... Read more »