The new platform powers market research that enables every business to know its audience

LONDON-Thursday 9 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GWI, the leading target audience insight company, today launches its brand-new platform that challenges the status quo in market research. The multi-million dollar investment into the new platform provides access to transformational insights, in a meaningful and visual way. Arming employees with one, consistent in-depth view of their global or local audience, the new capabilities power strategic decisions and enable deep understanding of diverse and evolving audiences.

The new platform makes it easy to be an expert on your audience with smart tools that make it simple to explore available datasets. Users are now able to rapidly access deep insights, answering the questions that matter most to make key business decisions based on facts they can trust. It aids businesses to be truly data- ... Read more »

PANGYO, South Korea -Thursday 30 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

The 2nd live streaming event today unveiled the release date
The game launches simultaneously in 13 countries and regions, including Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East
The release date is set for November 4, Character name reservation begins today
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NCSOFT (KRX:036570), a global premier game developer and publisher, announced that the company’s upcoming multi-platform MMORPG, ‘Lineage W,’ launches simultaneously in 13 countries and regions on November 4.

Lineage W today hosted the 2nd online showcase titled ‘Lineage W 2nd Showcase : Answer’ to unveil the release date and service plans.

NCSOFT addressed players’ questions submitted on the official website to introduce the game’s detailed content. The showcase provides English, Japanese, and Chinese subtitles for global players. Additional info ... Read more »

Combination to Create New Opportunities for Clients Across the Globe
LOS ANGELES-Wednesday 29 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced today the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire ICM Partners (ICM), one of the world’s premier entertainment and sports agencies, to drive broader and more inclusive representation as their clients, their work, and their brands shape culture.

“Today’s storytellers, athletes, thought-leaders, and trend-setters who can move, inspire, and attract large, global audiences have unprecedented opportunity and ability to achieve their goals and aspirations,” said CAA’s Bryan Lourd, Kevin Huvane, and Richard Lovett. “The strategic combination of CAA and ICM bolsters our collective resources, expertise, and relationships to deliver even more opportunities for our world-class clients to build their careers and ... Read more »

LONDON-Thursday 30 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For several years, the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) reinsurance market, though limited in scale by global standards, has provided reinsurers with an opportunity for diversification and profitable growth. However, according to an AM Best report, increasing economic volatility and elevated competition have led to a gradual deterioration in performance.

In a new Best’s Market Segment Report, “Sub-Saharan Africa Reinsurance: Significant Growth Potential, Despite Challenging Operating Conditions”, AM Best points to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local economies, volatility in global oil prices, and in some countries by high inflation rates and local currency depreciation as contributing to the difficult operating environment for domestic and international reinsurers.

The report also notes that levels of inequality across the region have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, i ... Read more »

Velodyne’s Lidar-based Traffic Monitoring Solution to be Used at 25 Intersections as Part of $6 Million Road Network Project in Irvine, Calif.

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Wednesday 29 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution has been selected by the HORIBA Institute for Mobility and Connectivity2 (HIMaC2) in the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Samueli School of Engineering. HIMaC2 plans to equip 25 intersections at UCI and the adjacent City of Irvine with Velodyne’s lidar-based Intelligent Infrastructure Solution as part of a major study on improving traffic and energy efficiency, road safety and air quality.

The Intelligent Infrastructure Solution deployment is supported by a $6 million grant recently awarded to HIMaC2 by the Vehicle Technology Office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). HIMaC2 will create a Public Road Network Platform for t ... Read more »

The unsurpassed NASHA™ technology, which is still used today as the benchmark for fillers, was pioneered by Galderma

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Thursday 30 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma, the world’s largest independent dermatology company, today marks the 25th anniversary of RESTYLANE®. The original non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid filler restores, enhances and refreshes the youthful-looking appearance of the skin. Since launching in Europe in 1996, RESTYLANE has celebrated many milestones across the globe. This includes the first approval for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 and in China by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), (formerly China Food and Drug Administration or CFDA) in 2008.1,2

Now, in its 25th year, the RESTYLANE portfolio continues to grow and expand. Earlier this month, RESTYLANE EYELIGHT launched as a targeted treatment solution to combat under-eye ... Read more »

SES to use its global satellite and terrestrial infrastructure to aggregate and deliver sports events live to SoftBank so that millions across Japan can enjoy shared viewing experiences

LUXEMBOURG-Thursday 30 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Japanese sports fans will be able to enjoy more premium sports content as SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank), a leading telecom carrier in Japan, has partnered with SES for the aggregation and delivery of live sporting events to its corporate customers, such as TV stations and video distribution companies, SES announced today.

Under the new agreement, SES, via its diverse global infrastructure of multi-orbit satellite fleets and fibre network, will aggregate content and deliver it directly to SoftBank. In providing this service, SES will use more than 300 downlink antennas located around the world, including those in its new Stockley Park facility in London, as well as its own fibre network with connections to othe ... Read more »

• Can deliver 100km of range in less than three minutes

• Only charger designed explicitly to charge up to four vehicles at once

• Ideal for refueling stations, urban charging stations, retail parking and fleet applications

ZURICH-Thursday 30 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ABB is today launching an innovative all-in-one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, which provides the fastest charging experience on the market.

ABB’s new Terra 360 is a modular charger which can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles with dynamic power distribution. This means that drivers will not have to wait if somebody else is already charging ahead of them. They simply pull up to another plug. The new charger has a maximum output of 360 kW and is capable of fully charging any electric car in 15 minutes or less, meeting the needs of a variety of EV users, whether they need a fast charge or to top their battery up while grocery shopp ... Read more »

• Six abstracts; including new phase 2 data for nemolizumab across PN and AD and new real-world evidence highlighting the PN disease burden being presented

• Prurigo nodularis: Rapid onset of action with over three times greater itch reduction versus placebo within 48 hours of the first dose and a four times greater improvement in sleep versus placebo as early as Day 4

• Atopic dermatitis: Improvement of the clinical signs indicated by SCORAD components apparent at week 1 and increased through week 16

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Wednesday 29 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma today announced the presentation of new phase 2 data supporting the efficacy of its investigational monoclonal antibody, nemolizumab, at the virtual 30th EADV congress, taking place between 28 September and 2 October 2021.

Results from two key trials of nemolizumab given every 4 weeks, demonstrate rapid onset of action and si ... Read more »

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Wednesday 29 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

    Front of House stand at the Opportunity District
    Central Waste Facility (CWF) built onsite
    Animated character, Birdy, will lead public awareness campaigns

Dulsco, an integrated solutions provider and the Official Waste Management Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, is all set to deliver the most sustainable Expo ever by diverting 85% of the waste away from landfill using different bespoke treatment and solutions.

David Stockton, CEO of Dulsco said: “We are committed to helping Expo 2020 Dubai deliver its sustainability goals and showcase the UAE’s unwavering efforts to contribute to a more sustainable future for all whist showcasing and maximizing our new technologies.”

As part of Dulsco’s Waste2Resource initiative for Expo 2020 Dubai, waste will be recycled and reused in the event, conserving val ... Read more »

Acquisition to Provide Additional Resources to Power World-Class Technology and Build the Safest Mobility in the World

TOKYO & CAMPBELL, Calif.-Wednesday 29 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), announced the acquisition of Renovo Motors, Inc. (“Renovo”), a pioneering Silicon Valley-based automotive operating system developer. Renovo develops specialized software, which will advance Woven Planet’s mission to enable the most programmable vehicles on the planet with Arene and realize the broader vision of “Mobility to Love, Safety to Live.”

The acquisition will add depth to Woven Planet’s resources, particularly for Arene, Woven Planet’s open vehicle development platform, by:

bolstering their elite team with top-tier engineers who have deep expertise in b ... Read more »

The Tigo Energy Intelligence monitoring platform and Tigo TS4-A-2F for rapid shutdown on commercial installations will be showcased at Intersolar Europe, 2021.

MONTEVARCHI, Italy-Wednesday 29 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tigo Energy, Inc., the solar industry’s worldwide leader in Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics), confirms the Company’s presence at the upcoming Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. Tigo representatives will showcase the entire family of Tigo TS4 Flex MLPE devices, including the recently introduced TS4-A-2F and the Tigo Energy Intelligence software platform. Together, these Tigo products make up the most cost-effective and advanced solution for rapid shutdown on large-scale solar projects.

Tigo Energy has led solar innovation with its Tigo TS4 Flex MLPE by providing the freedom for customers to choose the features and components for their solar installations. Over the past 12 months, Tigo released key u ... Read more »

New international survey reveals misinformation is leading to confusion about smoke-free products

LAUSANNE, Switzerland-Tuesday 28 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Misinformation threatens progress toward a smoke-free future, reveals a new international survey released today by Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM). Well-funded groups continue to promote false narratives and spread confusion even as societal support increases for smoke-free alternatives that are scientifically substantiated to be a better choice for adults than continued smoking.

The survey—fielded among nearly 30,000 adults in 26 countries by independent research firm Povaddo and commissioned by PMI—reveals that too many adult smokers remain unaware that better alternatives to cigarettes exist, are unable to access them, or are confused by false or misleading information that prevents them from making an informed choice.

There is ... Read more »

• First orally administered therapy for the treatment of two types of ANCA-associated vasculitis approved in Japan
• Partner Kissei to market TAVNEOS® in Japan, with launch expected as soon as possible following National Health Insurance (NHI) price listing

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland-Tuesday 28 September 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (VFMCRP) today announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health and Labor Welfare (MHLW) has granted its partner, Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., marketing authorization approval for TAVNEOS® for the treatment of patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), the two main types of ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare and severe autoimmune renal disease with high unmet medical need.

“We are delighted that TAVNEOS® has been approved in Japan, the first market worldwide, and congratulate our partner Kissei for th ... Read more »