CAIRO-Tuesday 3 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teleperformance (Paris:TEP) Egypt, a subsidiary of the worldwide leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management, has been recently recognized as one of the best places to work in Egypt and in the BPO industry. Best Places to Work is an international certification program providing employers in different countries the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and satisfaction of their employees and honor those who deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions. The company received outstanding scores across several aspects of their workplace such as leadership, learning opportunities, organizational culture and personal growth of the employees resulting in its recognition among the employer of choice in Egypt.

“This award represents everything we strive to do every day not only for our employees, but also for our customers, sta ... Read more »

Audience votes will help determine which finalist claims title of top innovator and biggest share in the $600,000 seed fund

Doha, Qatar-Tuesday 3 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

Stars of Science concludes on Friday, marking the end of a special edition fraught with challenges presented by COVID-19. But viewers can still vote for their favorite innovator on Qatar Foundation’s edutainment TV show via the website.

The four finalists – Ahmad Fathalla, Eiman Al Hamad, Mohammad Almogahwi, and Wadah Malaeb – worked for months on the engineering, marketability, and usability of their inventions. And their chance to win the competition now hinges on the public’s voting and the jury’s decisions.

In the run-up to the final episode, this season’s alumni co-hosts draw upon their experiences on the show to offer words of advice to the finalists. “Don’t think about winning or losing, you have persevered to reach th ... Read more »

- Introducing successful cases of quarantine in Korea for COVID-19

- Offering online consulting, opportunities to enter overseas markets

DAEJEON, South Korea-Tuesday 3 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Public Procurement Service and Korea Health Industry Development Institute will host 'K-Quarantine Online Procurement Expo' in a virtual space from November 9th to 13th for five days.

This event is prepared to introduce Korea’s successful cases of K-quarantine in the COVID-19 crisis and to support domestic companies to explore overseas markets.

112 domestic companies related to K-quarantine will participate in this event and Virtual Exhibition, Export Consultation and e-Conference will be progressed non-face-to-face online for visitors to meet the procurement expo from all over the world regardless of time and place.

The Virtual Exhibition consists of five areas including Medical Technology Hall, Innovation Tec ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan -Tuesday 3 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

FY2020 H1 results driven by growth of global brands (e.g. Entyvio +25.8% YOY, TAKHZYRO +45.5% YOY, NINLARO + 19.2% YOY); generated strong margins and cash flow
R&D engine continues to advance Wave 1 pipeline, with cell therapy capabilities expanded
Confirming full-year management guidance and raising forecasts for free cash flow, reported operating profit and reported EPS
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2020 (period ended September 30, 2020).

TAKEDA PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHRISTOPHE WEBER commented:

“Takeda’s performance in the first half of FY2020 demonstrates the resilience of our business model, the depth of our portfolio and the commitment of our employees, who continue to serve patients and communities globally while ov ... Read more »

Versatile, Wearable Continuous Monitoring Solution Provides Masimo SET® Pulse Oximetry, Proprietary Noninvasive Blood Pressure, Body Temperature, Respiration Rate, and Electrocardiography

NEUCHATEL, Switzerland-Tuesday 3 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that Radius VSM™, a wearable, tetherless vital signs monitor, has received CE marking and is being released in limited European markets. The versatile, expandable Radius VSM provides the ability to monitor a wide variety of physiological measurements, including continuous SET® pulse oximetry, noninvasive blood pressure, body temperature, respiration rate, and electrocardiography (ECG). Designed on a wearable, modular platform, Radius VSM features can be scaled to accommodate surges in patient volume and for use across the continuum of patient care, based upon each patient’s needs and level of acuity. For additional versatility, Radius VSM c ... Read more »

~ Hiber launches HiberHilo, a subscription based IoT solution, as organisations operating remotely call for simple solutions amid COVID-19 pandemic ~

~ A first of many out-of-the-box offerings, the Oil & Gas Well Integrity Monitoring solution will exponentially increase well safety, enabling connectivity anywhere, at any time ~

~ Proven by Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) and Royal Dutch Shell, HiberHilo can monitor up to 250 wells in a 10km radius, wherever they are in the world ~

AMSTERDAM-Monday 2 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dutch satellite Internet-of-Things (IoT) solution startup, Hiber, today announces the launch of HiberHilo, its first end-to-end solution for Oil & Gas Well Integrity Monitoring. HiberHilo is also the world’s first subscription service for IoT-enabled remote Oil/Gas Well monitoring and the company will be introducing similar services for other specific use cases in 2021.

The ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 2 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

Driver Group is pleased to announce that David Merritt, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor with over 35 years’ experience of the construction industry has joined the Group as a Quantum Expert.

On David’s appointment to the Group, Mark Wheeler Chief Executive Officer said:

“When the opportunity came along to talk to David about joining our team, I was very keen to ensure we went the extra mile to secure his services. He is extremely professional and very experienced, not only in delivery but in business management and strategy. David is highly respected by his industry peers and someone whose values entirely reflect ours. I am delighted to have David as part of the Driver Group team”

Based in Dubai, David has been engaged by contractors, private and public sector employers and various professional practices. David’s major ... Read more »

ESPOO, Finland-Monday 2 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has been awarded a contract by Sappi Europe to modernize an existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler, which will result in a 30% CO2 emissions reduction at the Gratkorn Pulp & Paper mill.

SFW will design, supply and erect the project, which includes modifications to the lower furnace, new heat shift system, biomass feeding system, bottom ash extraction system, and emissions control system, as well as dismantling and commissioning. The modernization will allow the plant to completely shift from coal to multiple sustainable and renewable fuels. The new emissions control system include bag filters and selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR), which will ensure the plant meets the newest Best Available Technologies (BAT) standards, especially regarding dust and NOx emissions.

“SFW’s mission is to help our customers achieve their climate targets effi ... Read more »

Mandate for multi-billion dollar COVAX Facility demonstrates Citi’s continued commitment to pandemic relief

NEW YORK -Monday 2 November 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Citi today announced the firm has been selected by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to be the financial advisor for the COVAX Facility, its global procurement mechanism for COVID-19 vaccines.

The COVAX Facility is part of COVAX, a global, multilateral initiative aimed at developing, manufacturing and deploying COVID-19 vaccines on a fair and equitable basis. It is co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), and the World Health Organization (WHO) – working in partnership with developed and developing country vaccine manufacturers, UNICEF, the World Bank, Civil Society Organizations and others.

Citi will provide Gavi with expert advice on structures to mitigate sovereign, credit and operational risk as the COVAX Fa ... Read more »