(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, has been accelerating the innovation and exploration of Full-color Technology. Featuring TiOC, Panoramic, Zoom and 4K, the new generation of Dahua full-color series provides a wide range of low-light solutions that integrate different intelligent technologies to solve pain points in various scenarios, allowing installers and end users to choose the ideal solution that best suits their needs.

Full-color + TiOC: effective deterrent against intruders

The Dahua TiOC (three-in-one camera) integrates Smart Dual Illuminators, Active Deterrence, and AI to offer a pro-active monitoring solution that can effectively warn off intruders. The combination of Dahua’s industry-leading full-color technology with powerful AI functions and real-time Active Deterrence warnings makes it suitable for places that require 24/7 security, such as villas, shops, warehouses, etc., hel ... Read more »

MBALE, Uganda
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- After 15 years of rooting in Uganda's electric industry, CHINT has built its meter production line in Mbale, eastern Uganda.

CHINT's Uganda Meter Factory is in the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park and will serve the entire East African region.

It is a modern power manufacturing plant focusing on producing electric meters built by CHINT. It mainly produces electricity meters and customer interface units. The smart payment meter CHD130 complies with the international STS standard and has an Ultra Anti-Tamper function. It is suitable for many scenarios, such as residential and commercial use.

Local factories have improved product delivery time and quality, the advantages of CHINT's located manufacturing have further emerged.

In the near future, CHINT will produce products low-voltage electrical appliances, smart electrical appliances, meters, and green energy for Uganda and the wider East African region ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Vibrant regions including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have become launch pads for creatives due to their rich cultural diversity.

Over The Top (OTT) digital media services provider Basebone announced today that it will be significantly bolstering its Arabic-focused content within its flagship product baseplay™ as part of its expansion strategy within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The move comes on the back of ballooning demand by its regional fanbase for culturally-inspired short-form content, especially among its youthful audience in the diverse MENA region. In the first half of 2022, Basebone accumulated over seven million signups in its top markets by leveraging data and technological innovations. This represents a growth of 43 percent year-on-year with a projection to reach 18 million by the end of the year.

Post-pandemic, short-form video content has disr ... Read more »

OSLO, Norway - Tuesday, 22. November 2022 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cognite, a global leader in industrial software, today announced a long-term frame agreement with Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR), a world-leading energy company. The collaboration will expand Equinor’s data capabilities and further strengthen its digital program focused on global energy security and energy transition.

The objective for the Equinor and Cognite cooperation is to support Equinor in securing faster value capture from its ambitious digitalization program, using Cognite Data Fusion® as a module in Equinor’s OMNIA data architecture. OMNIA is built on the Microsoft Azure cloud, and the Equinor and Cognite collaboration will progress the deployment of digital solutions on OMNIA.

The Equinor and Cognite collaboration includes building a future-proof data architecture, new ways of working, and advancing industrial data extraction and contextualization. Th ... Read more »

SLB subsidiary commences offer to purchase up to $500,000,000 aggregate purchase price amount of outstanding 3.750% Senior Notes due 2024, 4.000% Senior Notes due 2025, 3.900% Senior Notes due 2028, and 4.300% Senior Notes due 2029

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced that Schlumberger Holdings Corporation, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of SLB (“SHC”), has commenced an offer to purchase for cash up to an aggregate purchase price amount, including premium but excluding any Accrued Interest (as defined below), of $500,000,000 (such amount, as it may be amended, the “Maximum Purchase Price”) of the notes listed in the table below (the “Notes”). The offer to purchase the Notes is referred to herein as the “Offer.” The Offer is made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase, dated November 21, 2022 (as may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Offer to Purcha ... Read more »

HONG KONG - Tuesday, 22. November 2022

No more quarantine to facilitate the visiting of global buyers

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the 49th edition of Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair will run under the brand-new EXHIBITION+ model which integrates online and offline shows. The physical fair will run from 9-12 January 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), while the online exhibition will run from 9 until 19 January, helping global traders explore business opportunities both in person and online. Under this year’s theme of “Play To Bond ∙ Family and Beyond”, the fair will showcase a wide variety of products ranging from traditional toys to high-tech games, from famed names to emerging brands.

Further relaxation of quarantine measures to facilitate the visiting of global buyers

The Hong Kong SAR Government announced a further relaxation of quarantine measures for inbou ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, 22. November 2022

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Global continues to build out its global mobility capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Paris-based firm Almenide Avocats, adding coverage in a critical market.

Founded in 2009, Almenide Avocats provides clients with global mobility and human resources services, specializing in all tax and legal aspects of international mobility, including social security, compensation and benefits, individual tax, labour law, employee stock plans and payroll services. Led by Céline Rang, Sébastien Rodriguez and Romain Loire, the firm works closely with both public and private companies, ranging from CAC 40 companies to start-ups.

“Over the years, our global practice has been dynamically growing as we work to better position ourselves to satisfy our client’s cross-border needs,” Céline said. “As the global economy continues to evolve, collaborating with Andersen Global w ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- An international themed achievement exhibition of “THE BIG DRAW ‒ Ar[t]chaeology: Convergence of Art with Sanxingdui” was held at the Sanxingdui Museum on November 16, 2022.

“THE BIG DRAW, UK Arts Charity launched ‒ Ar[t]chaeology: Convergence of Art with Sanxingdui” was co-hosted by Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Deyang Municipal People’s Government, Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council; co-organised by Sichuan Publicity Information Center for Culture and Tourism, Sichuan Provincial Academy of Arts, and Management Committee of Sanxingdui Museum; supported by Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute and Deyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism. Since the event was launched in June 2022, it has attracted 33 renowned artists from 22 countries and regions and nearly 2,000 participants from over 80 schools a ... Read more »

 LONDON - Tuesday, 22. November 2022 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- FEELM, the flagship atomization technology platform belonging to SMOORE - the world’s largest vape manufacturer, has won Best Innovation in the Vaping Industry and Sustainable Vaping Award at the UKVIA Industry Forum.

UKVIA is one of the world's most influential trade associations for the vaping sector. It is also one of the most accredited industrial association in Europe. This is the first time they held an award competition ever since their establishment in 2016. The competition is consisted of three sessions: online application, audiences review, and experts scoring. FEELM Max won the victory after rounds of assessments of more than 300 audiences and 10 experts.

The Best Innovation in the Vaping Industry

The Best Innovation in the Vaping Industry recognized the significant contribution FEELM has made to vaping innovation, p ... Read more »

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt - Tuesday, 22. November 2022 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Huawei’s ability to build more energy-efficient data centers could be an example to others as decarbonization of the construction sector picks up worldwide, according to a company spokesperson.

Andrew Williamson, Vice President of Government Affairs and Economic Advisor at Huawei, said “smart” digital infrastructure and buildings are becoming especially common in China’s Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

“The modularization of data center facilities creates new possibilities for fast construction and with a lower carbon footprint,” said Williamson, who stressed that construction times can be reduced to six months from 18 months, thanks to steel prefabricated design.

“This solution uses much less concrete than conventional buildings, and carbon emissions in the construction phase could be of ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Monday, 21. November 2022 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody’s has earned the number-one overall ranking in the Chartis RiskTech100® annual report, the most comprehensive study of the world's 100 leading providers of risk and compliance technology. In addition, Moody’s achieved the top position in 15 separate award categories, the most in the 17-year history of the RiskTech100. These achievements add to Moody’s growing list of industry accolades.

“Winning the top spot on this prestigious ranking is a tremendous achievement that reflects contributions from across Moody’s,” said Stephen Tulenko, President of Moody’s Analytics. “The number-one ranking validates our continuous effort to help customers integrate data, analytics, and technology to decode risk and unlock opportunity.”

In addition to earning the highest overall position, Moody’s won in 15 separate award categories:

B ... Read more »

Ghanaian fintech chooses SONAR SaaS solution to detect financial crime, drive increased financial inclusion and support growth

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, today announced that Zeepay, a fast-growing Ghanian mobile financial services company, has selected ThetaRay’s advanced SONAR SaaS anti-money laundering solution to detect financial crime for its remittance transactions.

The agreement with Zeepay highlights ThetaRay’s expansion in the African payments market.

Remittances are an important method of bringing money into low-income countries and unbanked communities. However, they can also be used as a conduit for financial crime for illicit funds. As remittances make up the majority of Zeepay’s business, the company needed to replace its previous rules-based monitoring solution with an AI-based solution capable of detecting the very first signs of even the newest and most so ... Read more »

The produce leader’s pineapple operations in Costa Rica S.A. recognized by AmCham for pioneering work to improve lives of employees and families

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) announced today that The American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) recognized the company’s pineapple operations in Costa Rica S.A., with the Social Responsibility in Action Award in the Employees Category for their project "Information and Wellbeing Centers."

In the designation AmCham further distinguished this project as the overall Grand Winner among over 40 submittals which entered the chamber’s Corporate Social Responsibility event. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the award and the first year when a Grand Winner was selected among all proposals.

The “Information and Wellbeing Centers” is an integrated initiative that works toward positively impacting the lives of farm employees and families by providing support and a ... Read more »

The business unveiled the Renegade VOLT ™ 200i and more than a dozen other new products during its first-ever SparkWeek virtual event

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today ESAB, part of ESAB Corporation (NYSE: ESAB), and a world leader in welding and cutting equipment and consumables, unveiled the industry-changing Renegade VOLT™ ES 200i Stick/TIG battery-powered welding system as it closed out SparkWeek, the brand’s week-long, virtual launch event highlighting new welding and fabrication products, automation and robotics solutions, and industry-shaping PPE.

Developed in conjunction with Stanley Black & Decker and powered by four DEWALT® FLEXVOLT® 12 Ah (amp-hour) batteries, the Renegade VOLT marks a crossroads for the welding industry, as ESAB establishes a new product category. For the first-time welders have a battery-powered welding machine which operates on interchangeable, rechargeable power tool batteries. The VOLT is a highly portable option ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--FEELM, the flagship atomization technology platform belonging to SMOORE - the world’s largest vape manufacturer, was pleased to have its European Division Director, Echo Liu, deliver a keynote speech at the UKVIA Vaping Industry Forum.

In her address to 300 delegates at the UK’s largest dedicated business-to-business vaping conference, Echo Liu reiterated FEELM’s belief that innovation is key to the future success of the industry: finding solutions to the major challenges of customer satisfaction, harm reduction, and Climate Change. The highlights of her speech included:

“By every metric – flavour, taste, noise, or even harm reduction – our patented FEELM ceramic coil has revolutionised the performance of our clients’ products. FEELM Max, the world’s first ceramic coil disposable pod solution, introduces a number of breakthrough innovations, including 25% more puffs with the same e-liquid volume versus ... Read more »

Extended Trading Hours Available on US Equity Markets

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the launch of Overnight Trading Hours on the IBKR Eos ATS (“IBEOS”), enabling clients to trade select US ETFs 23½ hours a day, five days a week. Clients of Interactive Brokers can now react immediately to market-moving news and conveniently trade at almost any time. In addition, Overnight Trading Hours on IBEOS will also benefit Interactive Brokers’ Asian clients seeking access to US Equity Markets during their trading day.

“Global investors need to respond to market-moving news whenever it happens, not just during regular US market hours,” said Steve Sanders, EVP of Marketing and Product Development at Interactive Brokers. “With Overnight Trading Hours on IBEOS, our individual and institutional clients now have greater flexibility when to trade and can take advanta ... Read more »