Acquisition will enhance Rockwell Automation’s ability to deliver IT/OT cybersecurity services globally

MILWAUKEE-Thursday 9 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Avnet Data Security, LTD, an Israeli-based cybersecurity provider with over 20 years of experience providing cybersecurity services. Avnet offers a full set of IT/OT cyber services and solutions ranging from assessments, penetration testing, network & security solutions, and training to converged IT/OT managed services.

“Avnet’s combination of service delivery, training, research, and managed services will enable us to service a much larger set of customers globally while also continuing to accelerate our portfolio development in this rapidly developing market,” said Frank Kulaszewicz, Senior Vice President, Control Products & Solutions at Roc ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-Thursday 9 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

An elderly Kuwaiti national has regained some of her mobility thanks to the expert treatment and quality care she received from NMC ProVita International Medical Center in Abu Dhabi.

The son of Fatima Saleh Ghanim, a 78-year old who was suffering from dizziness and movement-triggered vomiting after a subarachnoid hemorrhage, chose NMC ProVita after he read about the Center’s many success stories.

Abdulrahman Mohammed Ibrahim Ahmed said, “I am very impressed by NMC ProVita and the treatment my mother received; I never expected to find a healthcare facility of this calibre in the UAE. After her first week at NMC Provita, I noticed a considerable physical and psychological improvement in my mother. We are extremely grateful for the team’s efforts.”

When Fatima was first admitted, her endurance was poor, she could not stay upright and she needed assistanc ... Read more »

Feature-rich active cable architecture with SRIS and LTTPR support is the superior option for display monitors, docking stations, and VR HMDs

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Monday 6 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of Times Square RD1011, its high-performance reference design for USB-C™ to USB-C™ active cable with true bi-directional support, capable of connecting a USB-C source to a USB-C device across multi-meter distances.

Leveraging Analogix’s expertise in high-speed signal management, USB-C port controller architecture, and proven SRIS and LTTPR retimer technology, RD1011 offers best-in-class performance with highest interoperability, lowest power consumption at under 1.5W, and lowest bill of materials (BOM) cost featuring:

    Dual retimer architecture with connection via a 4 meter twisted-pair cable and one paddle card at each end of ... Read more »

TG4050 moves therapeutic vaccination into the digital age: combines Transgene’s expertise in viral vectors with NEC’s cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities

Novel immunotherapy is fully tailored to each individual by generating an immune response that targets highly specific patient tumor mutations

First patients enrolled in two Phase 1 trials at the Mayo Clinic and Toulouse Oncopole

STRASBOURG, France & TOKYO-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TOKYO: 6701), a leader in IT and network technologies, today announced that the first patients have been enrolled in the first-in-human trials evaluating TG4050, a therapeutic vaccine based on the myvac™ technology and powered by NEC’s cutting-edge AI capabilities. In these Phase 1 trials ... Read more »

Industry veterans Mike Ellis and David Hinton promoted to executive vice president, will take on additional global responsibilities for Covetrus; Georgia Wraight promoted to executive vice president

PORTLAND, Maine-Thursday 9 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Covetrus™ (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced several changes to its senior management and regional leadership teams.

Effective January 7, 2020, Mike Ellis has been promoted to executive vice president and will add North America to his existing responsibilities as the leader of Europe. David Hinton has been promoted to executive vice president and will add global sourcing to his existing responsibilities as the leader of APAC & Emerging Markets. Georgia Wraight has been promoted to executive vice president and will continue to lead Covetrus’ Global Technology Solutions organization, which was formed in November 2019 follow ... Read more »

Designed with the professionals in mind, expand shooting possibilities and cover a vast range of scenarios in astounding quality with the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR’s powerful performance

Thales has signed a contract to partner with Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads and local Queensland SMEs, Code Heroes and Aliva, to design, develop and deliver the State’s first Digital Licence App

The Digital Licence solution will be piloted in the Fraser Coast in early 2020, before extending to other regional locations and becoming available to over 3.7 million Queenslanders state-wide

A first for Australia, the Digital Licence solution will meet International ISO-Compliant Mobile Driving Licence Standards, allowing the State’s digital driver’s licences to be recognised and used in over 18 countries world-wide including the US, UK and France

PARIS LA DEFENSE-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thales has signed a contract to partner with Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in Australia and local Queensland SMEs, Code Heroes and Aliva, to design, develop and d ... Read more »

Double-digit growth attributed to a sharp focus on strategic alliances, reseller partnerships and global enterprise sales

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExaGrid®, a leading provider of intelligent hyperconverged storage for backup with data deduplication, today announced record bookings and revenue for Q4-2019 ending in December as well as a record fiscal year 2019. ExaGrid had significant growth in the Americas, Latin America, EMEA and APAC.

“This was our best quarter and fiscal year for bookings and revenue to date,” said Bill Andrews, CEO and President of ExaGrid. “We added over 100 new customers with a record number of new customer six-figure purchase orders. We achieved double-digit growth over the same quarter a year ago. ExaGrid focuses on organizations that need to store hundreds of terabytes to petabytes of backup data.”

Partner and Product Highlights in Q4-2019

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Double-digit growth attributed to a sharp focus on strategic alliances, reseller partnerships and global enterprise sales

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ExaGrid®, a leading provider of intelligent hyperconverged storage for backup with data deduplication, today announced record bookings and revenue for Q4-2019 ending in December as well as a record fiscal year 2019. ExaGrid had significant growth in the Americas, Latin America, EMEA and APAC.

“This was our best quarter and fiscal year for bookings and revenue to date,” said Bill Andrews, CEO and President of ExaGrid. “We added over 100 new customers with a record number of new customer six-figure purchase orders. We achieved double-digit growth over the same quarter a year ago. ExaGrid focuses on organizations that need to store hundreds of terabytes to petabytes of backup data.”

Partner and Product Highlights in Q4-2019

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OSAKA, Japan-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Panasonic Corporation delivered a wide range of equipment essential to stadium operation including large screen displays and audio systems that amplify the excitement, stadium lights that illuminate the field of play and also help create an unforgettable fan environment, as well as approximately 600 digital signage systems, the largest number of such systems ever delivered, to the National Stadium, which was completed on November 30, 2019.
*As of January 7, 2020; according to Panasonic research.

[Video] Panasonic’s Various Solutions at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan
https://channel.panasonic.com/contents/27852/

The new National Stadium was built on the site of the old National Stadium, which served as the Olympic Stadium during Tokyo 1964 (demolished in 2015). During Tokyo 2020, the new National Stadium will host the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and competitions ... Read more »

IRVINE, Calif.-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Now there’s a website for patients and families that have experienced harm from medical errors: ifyouvebeenharmed.org. Launched by the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF), the site provides resources and tips to support patients and families in helping them navigate the often-challenging healthcare system and its processes.

“When preventable harm happens, patients and their families are often unsure about what to do or where to go for support and information,” said Dr. David Mayer, PSMF CEO. “This new website, created with guidance from patient advocates and healthcare professionals, connect patients and families with resources and support organizations that can help them during this very difficult time.”

The new site includes a list of support organizations, shares how patients could take action if they have been harmed, and a flow chart to help pati ... Read more »