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BANGALORE, India -Friday 26 February 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- L&T Technology Services (NSE: LTTS), a leading global pure-play engineering services company, announced that it has been selected by Airbus to provide technology and digital engineering solutions for Airbus’ Skywise platform as part of the ‘Skywise Partner Programme’.

With more than 130 airlines around the world already connected to Skywise, the platform is playing a very important part in enabling and accelerating digital transformation of the aviation sector as a whole. LTTS will support the airlines in the development of complex workflows, creation of new interfaces between their existing information systems and Skywise and also provide assistance in their digital transformation with Skywise.

LTTS has a set of highly experienced engineers and data scientists who will work exclusively on the Skywise platform and build solutions to address the digital transformat ... Read more »

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Luminary enterprise software veteran brings extensive experience as trusted advisor to the world’s leading companies and governments

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- C3 AI (NYSE: AI), a leading enterprise AI software provider, today announced that software industry veteran Jim H. Snabe has joined the C3 AI Board of Directors.

Mr. Snabe’s renowned career spans more than three decades in the information technology industry, including as former co-CEO of SAP, one of the world’s leading ERP software companies. Mr. Snabe currently serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the German industrial giant Siemens AG, and as Chairman of the Board of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, the world’s largest shipping and transportation company, based in Denmark. Mr. Snabe is a member of the Board of Trustees of the non-profit World Economic Forum, based in Switzerland. Prior to joining the C3 AI Board, Mr. Sna ... Read more »

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NEW YORK-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced the offering and pricing of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 1.950% Senior Notes due 2031.

The offering was made pursuant to an effective registration statement filed by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and effective as of May 21, 2018. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about March 4, 2021 ... Read more »

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Three in four adults agree that governments should consider the role smoke-free products can play in tobacco harm reduction

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A new international survey commissioned by Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) and conducted by independent research firm Povaddo reveals a public appetite for a better approach to reducing the societal harm caused by cigarettes. Seven in ten respondents (71 percent) believe that encouraging those adults who would otherwise continue to smoke to switch to smoke-free alternatives instead can complement other efforts to reduce harm.

Conducted in December 2020 among 22,500+ adults in 20 countries and territories, the survey explores attitudes regarding the role of smoke-free alternatives in improving public health. The results reveal broad support for novel approaches to accelerating the decline of cigarette smoking. Specifically, the survey found that: ... Read more »

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 • Maana Q knowledge platform enables new category of intelligent applications for mission critical operations

• Fanar is the first application of its kind on Microsoft Azure to be built for the oil and gas industry

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia & PALO ALTO, California-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aramco Trading Company (ATC) and Maana today announced the launch of Fanar, the first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven maritime fleet optimization application on Microsoft Azure purpose-built for the oil and gas industry.

Fanar combines the expertise of ATC and the Maana Q knowledge technology. It unifies maritime fleet optimization, planning, management and shipment scheduling on a single platform. The application:

    systematically integrates all data sources, constraints, and business rules
    automatically optimizes schedules across the fleet with a single click
&n ... Read more »

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ambarella, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMBA), an AI vision silicon company, today announced that Motional, a global leader in driverless technology, has selected Ambarella’s CVflow® family of AI processors for its driverless vehicles. The processors work with Motional’s network of LiDAR, camera, and radar sensors to enable the vehicles’ safe operation in diverse and challenging road conditions.

Ambarella’s CVflow system on chips (SoCs) will be part of the central processing module in Motional’s driverless vehicles, providing image and computer vision processing for cameras in the sensing suite, including the front-facing cameras. The CVflow AI engine will enable Motional AI algorithms to perform complex computer vision tasks, such as object detection, classification, and image segmentation, with industry-leading power efficiency. Ambarella’s advanced image processing w ... Read more »

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U.S. Navy veteran and former security leader from Nike joins Auth0 C-Suite

BELLEVUE, Wash. -Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Auth0, the identity platform for application teams, today announced that Jameeka Green Aaron has joined the company as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Aaron brings more than 20 years of industry experience and will be responsible for the holistic security and compliance of Auth0’s platform, products, and corporate environment.

Aaron is a recognized industry thought leader and has dedicated two decades to managing and improving information security systems at each of her previous positions, including Nike, Hurley, Lockheed Martin, and the U.S. Navy. She is also committed to advancing women and people of color in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields and has participated in the U.S. State Department’s TechWomen program and the National Urban League of Young Professional ... Read more »

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• Increase in net sales of 32.9% year-over-year to €158.6 million and continued strong profitability in Q2, FY 2021 confirming Mytheresa as one of the leading curated digital platforms of luxury goods focusing on high-end luxury customers

• Growth of active customers by 28.2% year-over-year to 569,000 (LTM) and a record high of first-time buyers (over 100,000 new customers) in Q2, FY 2021

• Stable gross profit due to the clear focus on high-end luxury shoppers and commitment to full price business

MUNICH-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MYT Netherlands Parent B.V. (NYSE:MYTE) (“Mytheresa” or the “Company”), the parent company of Mytheresa Group GmbH, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Michael Kliger, Chief Executive Officer of Mytheresa, said, “Even considering clear tailwinds by the COVID pandemic, the strong results of ... Read more »

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LONDON -Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

 

  • The aim of the new website is to become a reference of rigorous and useful information on menopause, osteoporosis, fertility and contraception.
  • The new website contains up-to-date therapy area information for both HCPs and general public. The local websites will include more detailed material exclusively aimed at healthcare professionals.
  • With this launch Theramex, a global wome ... Read more »
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Cloud-led, data-centric software leader’s partnership ushers in new racing era with data fueling continuous performance improvement

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), a global cloud-led, data-centric software company, and Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ today announced a multi-year partnership as the world-famous car company gears up for its return to Formula One competition. After more than 60 years away, the British car brand returns to the F1™ grid, supported by NetApp, with a new edge: an innovative approach to racing utilizing the power of data.

The partnership with NetApp reinforces Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team’s commitment to unlocking the very best of cloud by outfitting the team with world-class data and cloud services. Broad and ambitious in scope, the partnership will focus on maximizing performance both on and off the track.

From tracksi ... Read more »

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TOKYO & LONDON & PARIS-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Moody's ESG Solutions Group announced today that Moody's affiliate V.E has provided a Second Party Opinion (SPO) on Toyota Motor Corporation's Woven Planet Bond Framework, an inaugural sustainability bond in the Japanese automotive sector. The framework – which V.E considers aligned with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles and Sustainability Bond Guideline – will finance safety technologies, assisted mobility vehicles, clean transportation, and renewable energy intiatives. The framework’s objectives aim to contribute to multiple Sustainability Development Goals that improve the safety, accessibility and sustainability of transportation.

“In our assessment, the bonds issued via this framework will make a ‘robust’ contribution to sustainability objectives,” said Juliette Macresy, Executive D ... Read more »

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LONDON-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the second straight year, Moody’s Analytics has won five categories in the InsuranceERM Awards:

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210301005550/en/

» ERM End-to-End Solution of the Year

» Economic Scenario Generator Software of the Year

» Regulatory Reporting Software of the Year

» Solvency II Solution of the Year

» Stress Scenarios Software of the Year

“Our insurance customers have had to address unparalleled, often unforeseeable changes in the last year. Throughout this period of uncertainty they have trusted Moody’s Analytics to help them achieve their goals,” said Colin Holmes, General Manager of Insurance Solutions. “We’re proud to have earned that trust and recognize that many other challenges lie ahead—inc ... Read more »

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BEIJING-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The new hit television show "Ancient Chinese Literature" has promoted traditional Chinese culture and did well in telling Chinese stories to the world, said Shen Haixiong, the president of China Media Group (CMG) on Monday.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210301005624/en/

The CMG production interprets ancient Chinese books and brings classics to life with short stage plays.

The show premiered on February 12, the first day of the Chinese New Year, and has set record ratings in its category, becoming a hot topic on Chinese social media.

"It's not out of our expectation," wrote Shen in an article titled "Why we created the program 'Ancient Chinese Literature'," which was published in the fifth issue of Qiushi, the flagship magazine of the Communist Party of China (CPC) ... Read more »

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SAN FRANCISCO-Tuesday 2 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global establishes a presence in Bermuda through a Collaboration Agreement with Hamilton-based law firm Alexanders, Barristers & Attorneys, adding additional coverage to its global platform.

Founded in 2005, Alexanders, Barristers & Attorneys is a law firm with a primary focus on corporate and trust laws. The firm provides services to corporate clients and high net worth individuals, which complements the U.S. member firm’s practice and the global organization’s ability to meet clients’ cross-border needs in Australia, Canada, Africa, the United Kingdom and globally through its member firms and collaborating firms. Additionally, the firm specializes in intellectual property registration and law, investment fund formation and law, insurance company formation and law, and admiralty and maritime law.

“Our top priority is delivering best-in-class solutions ... Read more »

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