CAPEX and OPEX savings for Mobile Network Operators taking an early adopter approach

RICHARDSON, Texas-Friday 21 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, released an in-depth study, with Monica Paolini at Senza Fili, highlighting how accelerating the move to a Converged 5G Core (5GC) can reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by up to 36%.

The study concludes that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) can save by moving to a cloud-native Converged 5GC with 5G Standalone (SA) support as they deploy their 5G access network, instead of relying on legacy EPC technologies and 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) packet core support. The longer the MNO delays the transition to a Converged 5GC, the higher the transition costs.

The basis of the research, a TCO comparative analysis, revealed that the cost i ... Read more »

Improving patients’ access to an important COVID-19 medicine in the region

London, United Kingdom-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, announces that it has entered into a license agreement with Medicine Patent Pool (MPP) for molnupiravir, MSD’s[1] investigational oral COVID-19 antiviral medicine, in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The sub-license agreement is a result of the voluntary licensing agreement signed by MPP and MSD in October 2021 to facilitate affordable global access for molnupiravir, which MSD is developing in partnership with Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hikma will have rights to sublicense MSD patents and manufacturing know-how for molnupiravir. Hikma will be responsible for manufacturing and commercialising the product. The agreement allows or the supply of molnupiravir to 105 low and middle-income count ... Read more »

LOMÉ, Togo-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- An official ceremony to present and launch the 2021-2027 Joint Multiyear Programming Document (DCP) was held in Lomé on January12 at the 2022,headquarters of the Ministry of Planning, Development and Cooperation. Adopted on December 16 2021, the Joint Programming Document was developed in an inclusive approach with the European Union, Germany and France. It defines the framework for the interventions of the European partners in support of the efforts of the Government of the Togolese Republic for the next seven years.

Mr. Payadowa Boukpéssi, Minister of State, Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralization and Development of Territories co-chaired this presentation ceremony alongside the Ambassador of the European Union to Togo, Mr. Joaquìn Tasso Vilallonga. Mrs. Sandra Ablamba Johnson, Minister, Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic, Mr. Gilbert Bawara, Minister of Public S ... Read more »

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Alturki Holding has committed to participate in the next IKTVA Forum and Exhibition as a Diamond Sponsor. The Forum, which runs from January 24-26, 2022, at the Dhahran Exhibition Center, is a content localization initiative by Saudi Aramco, designed to drive increased investment, job creation, research and development, and local supply chain development within the Kingdom. As a Diamond Sponsor, Alturki Holding demonstrates the highest level of commitment to IKTVA’s goals, and alignment with the Kingdom’s value localization initiative under the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030.

Commenting on Alturki’s participation at the Forum, Mr. Rami Alturki, President & CEO Alturki Holding, said: “As a premier investor and partner of choice for building sustainable businesses in Saudi Arabia, it is our responsibility to support value localization initiatives like IKTVA which is producing long-te ... Read more »

Enabling Organizations to Perform Secure Analysis on Large Data Sets Across Google Cloud’s Services and Deliver Strategic Business Value

SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Protegrity, a global leader in data security, today announced it has partnered with Google Cloud to support the upcoming release of BigQuery remote functions. First announced at Google Cloud Next ‘21 in October, BigQuery remote functions offer Google Cloud customers the ability to extend BigQuery with their own external code. With support for remote functions, Protegrity adds an additional layer of data protection, while enabling customers to deliver faster, more robust analysis through Google Cloud BigQuery.

Protegrity’s partnership with Google Cloud lays a strong foundation to deliver de-identified data sets across many Google Cloud services. In addition to its support for Google Cloud remote functions, Protegr ... Read more »

KnowBe4 releases Q4 2021 global phishing report

TAMPA BAY, Fla.-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced the results of its Q4 2021 top-clicked phishing report.

“When comparing the results from the U.S. phishing emails to those in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), email subjects in the U.S. appear to originate from the users’ organizations and are focused on security alerts related to passwords and internal company policy changes,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “However, in EMEA, the top subjects are related to users’ everyday tasks and the subject lines appear to be more personalized to entice the user to click. As expected, we did see some phishing email subjects related to the ... Read more »

• Energy crisis in Europe and elsewhere has underscored the need for tailored carbon transition policies to make lasting change

• “Any successful and sustainable policy must address the need for affordable and reliable energy in the developing world, where billion people still don’t have electricity and 3 billion have no clean cooking solutions,” Jafar said.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

The energy supply crunch in Europe, Asia and the US this past year has underscored the need for smarter carbon-transition policy, Majid Jafar, the CEO of Crescent Petroleum, the oldest private oil & gas company in the Middle East, told industry and policy leaders gathered for a virtual panel at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

To make lasting progress, carbon transition policy must be tailored to each country’s needs and dynamics while addressing the limitations of renewable energy like interm ... Read more »

• Boehringer Ingelheim advances to one of eleven global top employers worldwide

• Awards in 29 countries and in Europe, the Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions

• High scores in values, ethics and integrity serve as a driver for a strong corporate innovation culture

INGELHEIM, Germany-Thursday 20 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Top Employers Institute awarded Boehringer Ingelheim for the second year in succession a “Global Top Employer”, one of the world’s eleven best employers. The award shows that the research-driven pharmaceutical company is strongly oriented to the needs and well-being of its employees. Boehringer Ingelheim has been listed among the top employers in many countries and regions for the past eight years. This year, Boehringer Ingelheim will receive the award in 29 countries, as well as in Europe and the Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions. The independent Top Employers Instit ... Read more »