PARIS, LA DÉFENSE
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- As a driving force in the second quantum revolution, Thales has joined forces with around twenty deep tech, academic and industry partners, as part of the EuroQCI initiative (European Quantum Communication Infrastructure), which aims to deploy a quantum communication infrastructure for EU member states within three years.

By 2040, quantum computers could use their unprecedented computational power to decode encrypted data, incomparably threatening the security of even the best-protected communication systems. EuroQCI aims to counter that threat by developing sovereign systems to protect the communications and data assets of critical infrastructure providers and government institutions.

The longer-term objective of the initiative is to create a Quantum Information Network (QIN) that will harness the phenomenon of quantum entanglement not only to guarantee communications security but also to create networks of quantum sensors ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Virgin Media O2 has selected Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, as its Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) vendor. Mavenir will also be the prime integrator, providing its Open virtualised Radio Access Network (Open vRAN) solution for sites on Virgin Media O2’s network.

Virgin Media O2 will work with Mavenir to roll out a scalable Open vRAN solution as part of its network evolution plans and adopt a more flexible and cloud-native architecture.

Mavenir’s Open vRAN solution is built from the ground up to be cloud-native, with fully containerised microservices allowing it to be deployed easily on any cloud. Mavenir’s Open vRAN O-RAN compliant solution works on open interfaces supporting O-RAN Split 7.2x and Split 2.

It further disaggregates into Distributed Unit (DU) and Centralised Unit (CU). These entities work as containerised network f ... Read more »

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Monday, 17. April 2023 AETOSWire

92 broadcast stations installed in the Masjid Al Haram (the Holy Mosque) featuring the most advanced digital technologies
The initiative contributes to strengthening the Kingdom's position as a leading digital hub in the MENA region
 

stc Group has succeeded in contributing to the endowment fund of King Abdulaziz by supplying Makkah with the widest network coverage through its in building solution (IBS). Through its best-in-class services and advanced digital solutions, the Group has facilitated seamless, fast and uninterrupted connectivity to pilgrims performing religious rituals in Makkah, in line with the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to provide pilgrims with the best and latest digital services for a safe and enriched experience.

As part of efforts to strengthen connectivity in the Kingdom, stc Group provided the King Abdulaziz Endowment with seven communication towers covering ... Read more »

WASHINGTON - Monday, 17. April 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced that Joe Kaeser, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG (“Siemens”), has joined EIG as Senior Advisor. In this role, Mr. Kaeser will provide strategic counsel to the firm's leadership team on matters related to global energy markets, with an emphasis on power, renewables and the energy transition.

Mr. Kaeser served as President and CEO of Siemens from 2013 until 2021 and as CFO from 2006 until 2013. During his tenure at Siemens, Mr. Kaeser oversaw significant growth and transformation, leading the company through major strategic initiatives, including the reorganization of the conglomerate structure of Siemens into three focused companies: Siemens Healthineers, Siemens Energy and the new industrial Siemens AG, creating significant value for all stakeholders. Mr. Kaeser current ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, 17. April 2023 AETOSWire Print 

Tatawwar, brought to you by HSBC in partnership with Potential.com, is now open to young people around the world, empowering them to turn global challenges into opportunities.

Tatawwar, which means "to develop" in Arabic, is an interactive digital programme, now open, that provides youth with the tools to turn challenges in their communities into innovation opportunities that address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The new edition of Tatawwar introduces a comprehensive and inclusive approach to social entrepreneurship. The programme aims to reach a wider audience opening its doors to young people of all ages from around the world who aspire to learn how to start their own social enterprise. The online practical courses offered cover four main phases: pre-incubation, incubation, acceleration and post-acceleration, which provi ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wise, the company building the best way to move and manage money around the world, has announced a collaboration with Interactive Brokers (IBKR), an automated global electronic broker. Interactive Brokers has integrated Wise to allow clients a simple and seamless experience when making deposits in their trading accounts.

This integration is made possible by Wise Platform, which allows banks and businesses to leverage Wise’s global payments infrastructure, and makes global investing easier than ever by allowing clients to save money on transfer fees when investing in their choice of 150 international markets worldwide through a quick and easy service.

Interactive Brokers offers clients from over 200 countries and territories the ability to trade stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, funds, and more on 150 global markets from a single unified platform. With IBKR, clients can fund accounts and trade assets in up to 26 currencies. This off ... Read more »