VANCOUVER, British Columbia-Friday 7 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NuriFlex Holdings Inc. (“NuriFlex Holdings”) announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) with Talken GmbH (“Talken”). The two companies intend to collaborate in the metaverse token project and the multichain decentralized NFT wallet and its platform (“Project”) in various regions based on robust technology and business development capabilities of the parties.

One of NuriFlex Holdings’ businesses involves the design and development of a blockchain-based metaverse ecosystem to offer various virtual worlds and related digital experiences for various services. NuriFlex Holdings is currently investing in the metaverse project that is expected to launch this year, offering global users participation in its virtual metaverse world where they can create and interact with other users like in real life.

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 The innovative digital experience, now available worldwide, combines immersive storytelling, thought-provoking livestream panel discussions and gamification that brings the real-world impact of Responsible Beauty to life.

CINCINNATI-Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, P&G Beauty debuted their virtual storytelling world, BeautySPHERE, at the Consumer Electronics Show. A first step into the metaverse, BeautySPHERE allows visitors to virtually interact with P&G Beauty’s portfolio of brands through live and simulated content.

“BeautySPHERE was inspired by our ongoing commitment to find new and surprising ways for people to connect with our brands, products and values,” shares Alex Keith, CEO, P&G Beauty. “Our hope is that, through these fully immersive, digital experiences, visitors can interact with our brands in surprising, engaging new ways.”

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass.-Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announces the addition of the Aptima® SARS-CoV-2 assay to its Global Access Initiative (GAI), a program designed to expand access to critical diagnostic testing in resource-limited countries.

As a global leader in diagnostics, Hologic launched the GAI at the 2018 International AIDS Conference with a breakthrough all-inclusive pricing structure with no upfront cost or capital expenditure. Qualified products included molecular assays for human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), hepatitis B and C (HBV and HCV) and human papillomavirus (HPV), as well as the ThinPrep® Pap test for cervical cancer screening.

“Hologic remains committed to building diagnostic capacity and equitable health systems through affordable and accessible technical innovation,” said Joao Malagueira, Hologic’s vice president, EMEA Commercial. “We have a respon ... Read more »

The Series B extension will accelerate the growth of Livepeer’s leading Web3 infrastructure, expand its video streaming offerings 

NEW YORK -Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Livepeer, the decentralized video transcoding network built on the Ethereum blockchain, has raised a $20 million Series B-1. The new investors in this round include Alan Howard, Tiger Global with participation from existing investors.

Coming five months after Livepeer’s Series B, the raise underscores Livepeer’s continued growth, says CEO Doug Petkanics:

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One of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women and a global leader in the financial sector to lead Women Corporate Directors

NEW YORK -Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Women Corporate Directors Foundation (WCD), the premier global membership organization of female corporate directors, announced today Jennifer Reynolds as its new CEO effective February 7, 2022, succeeding Susan C. Keating, who has served as CEO since 2017. Reynolds’ corporate board experience includes serving as a director of BF&M Ltd., the Canada Development Investment Corporation and formerly as a director of Citibank Canada.

“We are at an inflection point as corporate directors face increasingly complex business environments and heightened focus on environmental, social and governance issues. Diverse leadership is key to effectively managing the rapidly changing economic landscape and risk profile,” said Jennifer Reynolds, incoming CEO ... Read more »