Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 15. June 2023 AETOSWire Print 

In their march towards net zero government entities, policymakers and private institutions across the MENA region are putting in concerted efforts to build a robust sustainability roadmap. It is crucial to note that tourism-related activities account for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions, therein necessitating focused attention towards decarbonisation initiatives.

Aligned with the strategic objective to the Middle East and North Africa Leisure and Amusement Council (MENALAC) has been raising awareness among its members to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner, also acknowledging their efforts through the annual MENALAC Awards.

Commenting on MENALAC’s outlook towards sustainability, its President Mishal Al Hokair said, “Sustainability is a long-term commitment. At MENALAC, we are deeply committed to building a leisure and entertainment ecosystem that&rsq ... Read more »

3nm Connectivity IP Unleashes Unprecedented Performance in Chiplet-Enabled Silicon Platforms to power next generation AI and data centers

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alphawave Semi (LSE: AWE), a global leader in high-speed connectivity for the world’s technology infrastructure, today announced the expansion of its ongoing collaboration with Samsung to include the 3nm process node. Samsung Foundry platform customers now benefit from Alphawave Semi’s most advanced high performance connectivity IP and chiplet technologies, including 112 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) Ethernet and PCI Express Gen6/CXL 3.0, interfaces to build the complex systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) needed to keep pace with the rapidly growing demands of data-intensive applications such as generative AI and the associated infrastructure required by global data centers.

“Alphawave Semi is a key partner for Samsung Foundry, as they are the established industry leaders in high performance connectivity IP and ... Read more »

The Asahi Glass Foundation

(BUSINESS WIRE)--This year marks the 32nd awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two winners, individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2023 Blue Planet Prize recipients.

1.

Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS (UK) Born in UK: 15 July 1963

University of Plymouth, Director of the Marine Institute, University of Plymouth

Professor Tamara Galloway OBE (UK) Born in UK: 6 February 1963

University of Exeter, Head of Ecotoxicology Research Group, University of Exeter

Professor Penelope Lindeque (UK) Born in UK: 7 September 1971

Head of Science for Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)

Professor Richard ... Read more »

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Wednesday, 14. June 2023

Nearly three quarters of respondents are experiencing cost inflation and supply chain disturbance, but industry must remain focused on deploying technologies that drive predictable project outcomes to support long-term growth.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--InEight Inc., a global leader in construction capital project management software, today launches its third annual Global Capital Projects Outlook. The Outlook draws insights from research conducted with 300 of the world’s largest capital project owners and contractor construction professionals across North America, Europe and APAC.

Nearly three quarters of respondents (74%) report disruption caused by cost inflation, while 70% cite delays and disturbances in the supply chain according to this year’s Outlook, with impacts reported across scope, cost, schedule, collaboration and workmanship. The construction industry continues to face challe ... Read more »

New Visa initiative to support Africa’s Fintech start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing training, connections, technology, and investment opportunities for up to 40 fintechs each year

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE: V) today announced the launch of the new Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program to help enable Africa’s expanding start-up community through expertise, connections, technology, and investment funding. The initiative was introduced by Visa Executive Chairman Alfred F. Kelly Jr. at Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa in Marrakech, Morocco.

The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator will enable up to 40 start-ups each year to accelerate and grow through a three-month intensive learning program focused on business growth and mentoring. Following the program completion, Visa int ... Read more »

• Tesserent is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest cybersecurity companies, with a calendar year 2022 turnover of A$185 million (circa €110 million) and ~500 employees across nine offices. As a leading cyber consulting company for Government and Defence, it provides a full suite of cybersecurity solutions and services to medium and enterpri ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The premiere of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has been a success. The mega-production shot in Peru includes the most beautiful and ancient landscapes of the Cusco (Machupicchu) and San Martin (Tarapoto) regions. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, producer of the film, confessed: "I've always wanted to go to Machupicchu. It was one of the biggest desires in life and the great thing about Transformers is that it enables you to go to these wonderful places. The Peruvian culture and the jungle are incredible."

Peru's welcome during the shoot, in the midst of the pandemic, was appreciated by director Steven Caple Jr, who chose Cusco to introduce the Maximals, a new race of robots: "Peru is one of the most beautiful plac ... Read more »

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany & BOSTON - Wednesday, 14. June 2023

Reorganization to improve alignment across key business categories and accelerate decision-making
Relocation of Brand Management and Marketing Operations from Boston to Herzogenaurach-HQ
Strengthening of local US marketing team by increased responsibilities
Richard Teyssier appointed as new Global Brand & Marketing Director
PUMA CEO Arne Freundt: “With the reorganization of our Global Marketing function we will lay the organizational foundation to relentlessly drive brand elevation as one of our key strategic priorities.“
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of the implementation of its strategic priorities, German sports company PUMA is reorganizing the global Marketing Organization. The decision lays the organizational foundation for further elevating the PUMA brand, one of the company’s three strategic priorities. Going-forward PUMA’s Global Marketi ... Read more »

 Technology Integration will Enable Mutual Customers to Reduce Cloud Risk and Increase Asset Visibility & Security

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New York, NY-Monday 12 June 2023

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The crypto market has recently witnessed the emergence of the world’s first plug-and-play crypto miners that can be used without any prior mining knowledge or experience. Bitmanu’s BM1, BM2, and BM Pro miners allow users to start mining simply by connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi or Cable and entering the pool data or choosing Bitmanu’s free mining pool.     

Immediately after its launch, the market immediately took notice of Bitmanu miners because of their high hash powers. Some noted industry experts believe that the hash powers of these rigs can’t be matched by any other existing product. As a direct consequence of their hash-rates, Bitmanu miners are super-efficient in terms of earning rewards by processing transactions.

Market Leading Hash Powers

BM1: Bitcoin 760 TH/s, Litecoin 80 GH/s, Dash 15 TH/s, Monero 6 MH/s
BM2: Bitcoin 1220 TH/s, Litecoin ... Read more »

ubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 14. June 2023

Digital Media Services (DMS), the digital arm of Choueiri Group has been appointed as the Exclusive Media Representatives for global football content and media business, Footballco which is home to the two most popular digital football media brands in MENA, Kooora and GOAL.

DMS, alongside Footballco’s Dubai-based commercial team, will be the exclusive representative of Footballco properties targeting audiences in MENA.

DMS’ partnership with Footballco follows Footballco’s acquisition in 2022 of long-term DMS partner, Kooora. The acquisition complemented Footballco’s existing footprint in the Middle East, which prior to the acquisition was served by seven local editions of GOAL, as well as FC Player, the world’s number one in-stream sports video player, used by more than 1,000 publishers.

The combination of GOA ... Read more »

MIAMI - Wednesday, 14. June 2023 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE)--J&J Green Paper, Inc. (JJGP), a Delaware USA corporation, announced a strategic, global partnership with Sintesa Group, a leading Indonesian strategic investment company with a legacy spanning over a century, committed to advancing sustainable growth through impact investments.

The joint venture will leverage the patented technology of JJGP and the unparalleled leadership of the Sintesa Group to build worldwide production capacity for JANUS®, an eco-friendly coating for paper packaging developed by JJGP that replaces polyethylene and its related environmental hazards.

JANUS is an all-natural moisture-proof coating used for paper packaging. Its recyclable, compostable, and repulpable technology can replace the polyethylene currently used in traditional paper products - a significant contributor to the global waste disposal issue and environmental detriment. JANUS is a biodegradable comp ... Read more »

In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; and in the presence of H.E. President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed two development loan agreements worth $150 million with the Guyana Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, to fund the “Infrastructural Development Works for the Housing Sector Project”, and the “Construction of Wismar Bridge Project”, through SFD.

The signings reflect the efforts undertaken by Saudi Arabia, through the SFD, to support sustainable development in developing countries and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The first loan agreement, worth $100 million, for the Infrastructural Development Works for the Housing Sector Project, aims to develop the infrastructure to provide about ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, 14. June 2023

Increasing number of Rimini Street clients benefit from its proven, unique professional services model, more experienced talent and on-time delivery of better outcomes

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and a Salesforce and AWS partner, continues to experience growing client demand and praise for its Rimini Consult™ professional and advisory services. Rimini Consult helps clients meet and accelerate business needs with customized, vendor-agnostic, project-based engagements.

Better Model

Today’s CIOs and IT leaders face an ever-expanding complexity in the maintaining, orchestrating and strategic planning of a robust IT landscape to serve the future needs of the business. Competing factors such as interoperability, cybers ... Read more »