North America’s Mobile Ecosystem Adding $1 Trillion Per Year to Regional GDP

LOS ANGELES-Thursday 24 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- A new GSMA study has highlighted North America as one of the most advanced mobile regions in the world – a result of significant operator investments in 5G. The 2019 North America edition of the GSMA’s Mobile Economy report series – published today at MWC Los Angeles – forecasts that almost half of the region’s mobile connections will be running on new 5G networks by 2025. This is being fuelled by operator spending on new networks, which is forecast to total more than $380 billion (Capex) between 2018 and 2025. These investments are increasingly being focused on building-out 5G coverage across the region, enabling a range of new services for consumers and enterprise.

“Our new study highlights how the North America region is vying for global 5G leadership with pioneer ... Read more »

 Battle over Airwaves at International Treaty Conference Could Disrupt Global Economy

LOS ANGELES-Thursday 24 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- A clash between the US and Europe over 5G’s future development at The World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19) – taking place in Egypt from 28 October to 22 November 2019 – could risk $565bn of economic expansion globally over the next 15 years, warned the GSMA today.

This economic growth from next-generation 5G services depends on the availability of a specific strand of radio frequencies, known as ‘millimetre wave’ frequencies, which are set to be identified for use by mobile operators at WRC-19. However, efforts by Europe to constrain the use of these critical frequencies due to claims of potential interference with some space services has 5G’s future hanging in the balance.

“The stakes are high - a new generation of 5G services and the ec ... Read more »

 Minimal Invasive surgery for the spine continue to evolve

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, -Thursday 24 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Minimal invasive surgeries (MIS) are considered most effective in the treatment of spine related injuries. As advancements in the field continue to take place, several new techniques to treat patients with similar conditions have been introduced, one of them being the ‘minimal invasive percutaneous Pedicle Screw Placement’. So, when 48-year-old Andy Mercer, visited Emirates Hospital- Jumeirah (EHJ) complaining of severe pain in the lower back, he was recommended a similar surgery that would yield quicker and better results.

Mercer first visited the hospital when the back pain was restricting his daily activities, making him heavily dependent on pain killers, muscle relaxants and forcing him to undergo several sessions of physiotherapy for more than 9 months, without significant relief.

Mercer was referred to ... Read more »

 Potential for Big Data Solutions to Positively Impact 150 Million Lives Over Next Five Years

LOS ANGELES-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The use of mobile big data solutions in areas such as disaster response, disease prevention and financial inclusion could positively impact more than 150 million people over the next five years, according to a new GSMA study. The new study, Mobile Big Data Solutions for a Better Future, is prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of the GSMA. It outlines how advanced mobile network analytics and AI can be applied to drive societal impacts supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“The unparalleled reach of mobile networks across the globe provides a unique opportunity to use mobile big data solutions to solve problems and save lives,” said Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA. “Harnessing the power of data analysis and AI to unloc ... Read more »

Offers exceptional ease-of-use as the lightest option in ResMed’s Minimalist mask category

SAN DIEG-Tuesday 22 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ResMed (NYSE: RMD) (ASX: RMD) today introduced AirFit N30, the world’s first tube-down nasal cradle CPAP mask with a front-facing tube – a brand-new option for sleep apnea treatment.

ResMed’s lightest mask yet, AirFit N30 features an adjustable elastic headgear, plus a nasal cradle cushion that sits under the nasal bridge, eliminating soreness in that area. The mask’s curved cushion is designed to provide a secure seal regardless of how the wearer sleeps or moves.

Together, these innovations help make starting and staying on CPAP therapy easier than ever for more of the 936 million people worldwide living with sleep apnea.

“AirFit N30 is about ease of use, helping people ease into therapy and addressing the most common pain points for longtime users,&rdq ... Read more »

 New Lidar-based ADAS Solution Key Stepping-Stone to Autonomy

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Thursday 24 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced an agreement with Hyundai Mobis to launch a new lidar-based advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that integrates Velodyne lidar technology and Hyundai Mobis cognitive software. The Velodyne Velarray™-based system is designed specifically for ADAS in consumer vehicles.

"Hyundai Mobis is delighted to cooperate with Velodyne Lidar, one of the industry's most innovative lidar sensor providers, to launch a lidar system that is essential in high level autonomous driving," said Ko Youngsuk, Head of the Hyundai Mobis Strategy Planning division. "The Velarray, utilizing Velodyne’s industry-leading sensing technology, meets the demanding requirements for ADAS applications in an embeddable compact form factor that is ready for consumer vehicles ... Read more »

YIWU, China-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The 25th China Yiwu International Commodities (Standards) Fair kicked off on October 21-25, 2019 in the eastern city of Yiwu, the small commodities paradise in China. This year, the Fair features 1 “Standards Innovation” area, 1 “Quality Defined” area, as well as 9 “Standard Defined” areas to exhibit hardware, electromechanical facilities, stationery & office goods, daily necessities, electronic & electrical appliances, knitwear, sporting & outdoor products, toys, crafts & ornaments.

    Promote overseas deals

To promote export market diversity, Yiwu Fair 2019 proactively invited more than 20 professional buyers from Russia, India, Sri Lanka, Cameroon and other countries along the “Belt and Road”. In addition, industry procurement meetings and overseas procurement sessions will be held during the Fair to boost d ... Read more »

HOUSTON-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schlumberger Limited (“Schlumberger”) today announced that Schlumberger Holdings Corporation, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Schlumberger (“SHC”), will redeem the entire outstanding principal amount of its 3.000% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”), and that Cameron International Corporation, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Schlumberger (“Cameron”), will redeem the entire outstanding principal amount of its 4.50% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Notes”) and the entire outstanding principal amount of its 3.60% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes” and, collectively with the 2020 Notes and the 2021 Notes, the “Notes”). The redemption date for each series of Notes is November 21, 2019 (the “Redemption Date”).

The aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes outstanding is $416,044,000, th ... Read more »

Benjamin Shaw steps down as CEO and president and will serve as a strategic advisor to the board of Covetrus. Board chair Wolin to assume role as acting CEO and president, lead independent director Laskawy to serve as board chair.

PORTLAND, Maine-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced that Benjamin Shaw has stepped down as the company’s president and chief executive officer and will transition to a strategic advisor to the board. Benjamin Wolin, who currently serves as the company’s chair of the board, will assume the role of acting CEO and president. Philip A. Laskawy, the board’s lead independent director, will take over as board chair.

“Covetrus offers a compelling and transformative value proposition within the global animal health market, and Benjamin Wolin, with his deep expertise in public company managem ... Read more »

Ground-up Approach to Complete 5G Core Solution with Cloud-Native Architecture

LOS ANGELES-Tuesday 22 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mobile World Congress: Mavenir, a US-based Network Software Provider, and the industry's only end-to-end cloud-native vendor for CSPs, announced today its 5G Core platform, which includes a comprehensive set of 5G core functions on a containerized cloud-native platform. The decomposition of functions into these modular units provides the operators the flexibility to scale them independently; scalability and flexibility that wasn’t possible with 4G EPC.

Mavenir has invested heavily in developing the 5G Core solution from the ground-up on cloud-native principles that can still be retrofitted on EPCs. The solution encompasses all the major 5G core elements, such as AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, UDSF, PCF, UDM, UDR, NSSF, AUSF, BSF, N3IWF, SCP, SEPP, and SMSF. All these functions are implemented as micro-services in c ... Read more »

− Late-breaking data presented from a Phase 2a trial at UEG Week 2019, Barcelona, Spain, highlights potential of investigational medicine to prevent gluten induced immune activation in patients with celiac disease

− Takeda acquires exclusive global license to investigational medicine CNP-101/TAK-101, an immune modifying nanoparticle designed to induce tolerance to gluten in patients with celiac disease

OSAKA, Japan & CHICAGO-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) and COUR Pharmaceutical Development Company, Inc. (“COUR”) today announced that Takeda has acquired an exclusive global license to develop and commercialize the investigational medicine CNP-101/TAK-101, an immune modifying nanoparticle containing gliadin proteins. Based on COUR’s antigen specific immune tolerance platform, TAK-101 is a potential ... Read more »

NEW YORK-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Union Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: LATNU) (the “Company”) announced today that it closed its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units, including 2,500,000 units subject to the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at $10.00 per unit. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $200,000,000.

The Company’s units began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “LATNU” on October 18, 2019. Each unit consists of one ordinary and one redeemable warrant with each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “LATN” and “LATNW”, respectively.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

H.E.  Li Xuhang, Consul General of People’s Republic of China in Dubai, Xiao Jianhua, the head of the China Tourism Promotion Group, H.H. Sheikh Juma Al Maktoum and Hoor Al Khaja from DTCM were all present at the "Beautiful China" 2019 Asian Tourism series, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. The promotion which saw over 220 representatives from the tourism and media of the two countries was held at Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai on 21st October.

The evening demonstrated China's brilliant history, culture and charismatic tourism resources from cultural and tourism management departments from 11 provinces to the UAE tourism industry and residents in the form of public flash publicity, industry exchange negotiations and tourism promotion meetings.

H.E. Li Xuhang, in his address said, “Tourism is very important to the bilateral relations between ... Read more »

 The world’s premier business awards program will recognize Innovation in the Workplace in 17 MENA Nations.

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 23 October 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, today issued a call for entries for the 2020 (first annual) Middle East Stevie Awards; the first business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The awards are the eighth Stevie Awards program, and the first new Stevie Awards program to be created in four years. Nominations may be submitted online through two entry deadlines: November 6 and December 4, 2019.

Judging for the competition will be conducted by more than 100 professionals around the world. Winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards in the competition will be announced on January 8, 2020, and celebrated during a ... Read more »