RICHARDSON, Texas-Thursday 25 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mavenir, the industry’s only end-to-end cloud-native Network Software Provider and a leader in accelerating software network transformation for communications service providers (CSPs), was recognized for “Best Telecom Service Innovation” for its innovation in the delivery of fully containerized, cloud-native IMS as well as “Best Open RAN Technology” for its Virtualized Open RAN at the 5G Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Digital Symposium virtual awards.

Both awards are a demonstration of Mavenir’s dedication to developing innovative solutions for CSPs as they roll out 5G networks, achieve web-scale economics, increase productivity, and leverage current network investments.

“In order to rise to the challenges and demands operators face, Mavenir recognizes that cloud-native architecture and open interfaces are the only way forward, minimizing h ... Read more »

BIGFORK, Mont.-Thursday 25 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- uAvionix Corporation today announced it achieved DoD AIMS Mk XIIB certification of its first Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder, the RT-2087/ZPX-B. With this certification, ZPX-B becomes the world’s smallest, certified micro-IFF transponder, reducing Size, Weight, and Power Consumption (SWaP) characteristics of typical IFF transponders by more than 90%, and at less than half the size, one-third the weight, and one fourth the power consumption of other Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) targeted IFF solutions.

The certification, issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System Identification Friend or Foe Program Office (AIMS PO), attests to its IFF capability and its interoperability with military equipment fielded by NATO and its allied countries. Incorporation of IFF technology into small, tactical, and attritable platforms allows them full partic ... Read more »

The premier global survey of project professionals takes a deep dive into how successful organizations were able to nimbly shift during exponential disruption

PHILADELPHIA-Thursday 25 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for project professionals and changemakers, today released its annual Pulse of the Profession® report. Although organizations went through major disruption in the past year, and many projects were put on hold, the report found that organizations were able to rise to the challenge. In fact, of those projects that did forge ahead, 73 percent met original goals and business intent compared to 69 percent last year. 62 percent were completed within budget, and 55 percent on time, compared to 59 percent and 53 percent respectively in last year’s report. As a result, wasted investment due to poor project performance declined to 9.4 percent versus 11.4 percent in ... Read more »

GALESBURG, Mich.-Thursday 25 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group has introduced its next-generation sodium-filled hollow-head valves, which improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and increase performance in gas-powered engines. The valves feature a unique design that lowers the cylinder chamber temperature while mitigating engine knock.

Unlike traditional hollow valves, the head portion of the new valves is composed of two separate sections that are welded together during the production process. This enables higher flexibility in the sodium cavity design, increasing volume and assuring optimal sodium flow. The welding design and its tested technology ensure the valves comply with the most demanding industry validation targets.

“The new generation of Eaton valves represents the next step in valve evolution and will provide solutions customers are asking for,” said Pawel Wolski ... Read more »

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Thursday 25 March 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced in the 2021 Proxy Statement filed today that its Board of Directors has nominated two new members, Dr. Juan José Daboub and Mr. Shlomo Yanai.

Additionally, Mr. Jacek Olczak has been nominated to the Board following the announcement of his appointment as CEO, a role he will assume immediately following the Annual Shareholders Meeting on May 5.

Dr. Juan José Daboub
Dr. Daboub is an entrepreneurially minded professional who started his career as an engineer before moving into government. In 1999, he was the youngest senior cabinet member in El Salvador, serving first as Chief of Staff to the president and then as Minister of Finance. Later, as a Managing Director at the World Bank Group, he was credited with having driven several corporate initiatives and reforms, including leading the institution’s global ... Read more »