ZUG, Switzerland - Monday, 26. June 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Tezos, a pioneering blockchain for Proof-of-Stake consensus and on-chain governance, has activated its fourteenth core protocol upgrade: Nairobi. The Nairobi upgrade will make it faster and easier to run applications on the Tezos blockchain by introducing several updates and improvements to the Tezos protocol. These include enhancements to Smart Rollups, Tezos’ industry leading scaling solution. Smart Rollups can now be upgraded in sync with the protocol, using Tezos’ pioneering on-chain governance. Smart Rollups give developers a more reliable, secure, and decentralized scaling solution than any other blockchain solution. In addition, the upgrade resulted in an eightfold increase in transactions per second (TPS) while decreasing the cost per transaction. “The Nairobi upgrade demonstrates once again the strength of the Tezos community, and further establishes Tezos’ lead in scaling,” said Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos. ... Read more »

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Virgin selects Brenock as its marine software solutions provider to optimize cruise management

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brenock Technology, LLC (Brenock), a leading provider of software applications and consulting services for marine, cruise and hospitality sectors, announced today that Virgin Voyages has signed a five-year agreement with Brenock as its port cost management software provider.

Through this agreement, Virgin Voyages will utilize Brenock’s planning and port cost management tool, Integrated Management System (IMS) across its fleet of four ships. Brenock’s planning and management tools are cloud-based and mobile-ready, providing Virgin Voyages with a modern, end-to-end cruise management system.

Virgin Voyages went live with Brenock IMS in January 2023. IMS is the only single-platform solution that offers comprehensive cruise and marine software and manages fees and expenses across all operational categories, including itinera ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Global broadens its footprint in Europe through a Collaboration Agreement with law firm PDGB in Paris – the fourth collaborating firm in France to join Andersen Global in the last year. The addition of PDGB expands Andersen Global’s multidisciplinary platform in the country to include global mobility, valuation, and legal capabilities.

PDGB provides clients with solutions in areas including international taxation, direct and indirect taxation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, restructuring, competition law, IP and data protection, insurance law, litigation, mediation and arbitration, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), inheritance law and real estate. Led by Co-Managing Partners Philippe Julien and Xavier Hugon, the firm’s team of more than 60 professionals has worked closely with local and international clients for nearly 40 years.

“We have a responsibility to our clients to provide them with best-in-clas ... Read more »

CHESTERBROOK, Pa. - Tuesday, 27. June 2023

AWS Marketplace features Boomi’s category-leading, low-code integration and data services solution to help organizations deliver great customer experiences, capitalize on market opportunities, allow technology to scale, and optimize existing resources

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, today announced that the Boomi platform – a category-leading integration platform as a service (iPaaS) – is now available as an Intelligent Automation solution in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

AWS customers can accelerate their automation initiatives by seamlessly connecting and integrating enterprise-wide data sources, applications, and systems – such as enterprise resource planning (ERP ... Read more »

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches its next generation network management system, OmniVista Cirrus Release 10

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, cloud and networking solutions tailored to customers’ industries, has announced the release of

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista® Cirrus Release 10, its next generation cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) network management system.

The scalable and secure cloud platform offers intuitive user interface and simplified work flows for configuring and monitoring Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess® Stellar WLAN access points, empowering businesses with greater control, flexibility, and simplicity.

With a subscription-based model, OmniVista Cirrus 10 enables businesses to respond to their evolving needs in the digital era, including:

Digital transformation leading to increased expectations on network scalability and efficiency
Mobility and IoT proliferati ... Read more »

NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES - Tuesday, 27. June 2023

The full round will close later this year with an additional $20-30 million in funding to continue developing the Mythical platform’s infrastructure

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mythical Games, the next-generation gaming studio behind the Mythical Chain, Mythical Marketplace, and popular gaming titles such as NFL Rivals and Blankos Block Party, and the soon-to-be-released Nitro Nation World Tour, has secured $37 million as part of its Series C1. Led by digital asset manager Scytale Digital, with participation from ARK Invest, Animoca Brands, PROOF, Stanford Athletics, MoonPay, as well as participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Gaingels, Signum Growth, Struck Capital, and WestCap. The full round is expected to close later this year with an additional $20-30 million raise, with a few additional investors and several strategic partners that are in discussion.

The $37 million in this Series C1 will ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 27. June 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo today announced that the UK High Court has declared Lenovo undoubtedly the overall winner in ongoing litigation with InterDigital regarding license rates for 3G, 4G, and 5G patents. The Court is requiring InterDigital to pay the bulk of Lenovo's legal costs for the FRAND (Fair, Reasonable and Non-discriminatory) case.

Today’s judgment further reinforces Lenovo’s continued commitment as a willing licensee and validates the license rate Lenovo advocated for in litigation.

Lenovo’s John Mulgrew, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Intellectual Property Officer, welcomes the decision as follows:

“Lenovo’s clear win in this FRAND rate-setting case is a broader, landmark victory for the technology industry and the customers we serve. The Court’s determination that InterDigital’s global cellular royalty rate should be US$0.175 per unit provide ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Tuesday, 27. June 2023 AETOSWire Print 

A new report produced by Insightia, a Diligent brand, reveals that Europe leads the world in Environmental and Social scores, with the U.S. leading in Governance

(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. organizations are proactively preparing for Scope 3 reporting, with 63% of the 500 largest U.S. public companies voluntarily reporting on Scope 3 emissions, according to a new report from Diligent, a leading GRC SaaS company. The ESG 2023 report produced by Insightia (a Diligent brand) in association with Vinson & Elkins, highlights how issuers are being held accountable for emissions reporting on a global scale, with regulators, standard setters and investors alike calling for mandatory Scope 3 reporting.

The sustained pressure to enhance climate disclosures underscores the need for clear and consistent insights into climate performance, as well as the ability to benchmark ESG data against industry peers to optimize sh ... Read more »

Botify’s latest offering pairs tailored consulting and execution services with its proven platform to propel brands’ organic search revenue.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Botify, a leading performance marketing platform for organic search, today announced the launch of Botify Advantage – scalable consulting and managed services designed to help customers achieve organic impact faster. The new strategic offering promises to boost customer and agency capacity with industry-leading organic search expertise. Botify’s team of organic search experts identify significant revenue opportunities, provide tailored strategies, and implement them using AI-powered technology.

Organic search adoption is rising among marketers looking for profitable and sustainable growth, with CMOs expected to expand their organic search investment by 46%. Increasing spend alone won’t guarantee success, especially in the rapidly-changing organic search space, currently bei ... Read more »

Providing one-stop professional business platform for F&B industry players

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged together from 17 to 19 August 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs will bring together a wide range of global specialty food and beverage, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for F&B importers, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, hospitality groups, department stores and e-tailers. The fair is open to public visitors with ticket admission on the last day (19 Aug).

Food Expo PRO: Asia’s key trade event for F&B

This year, the Food Expo Trade Hall will transform into Food Expo PRO and will focus on and further deepen the B2B elements, with a view to providing a one-stop professional business platform to help F&B industry players explore opport ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 27. June 2023 AETOSWire  

- A world’s leading closed vape system solution provider adds yet more trophies to the cabinet

(BUSINESS WIRE)--FEELM – part of leading atomization technology company SMOORE – has earned high praise at a major industry event in the Middle East.

The brand was crowned ‘Best Manufacturer’ and ‘Industry Leader’ at the annual Vapouround MENA Awards in Dubai, beating out a roster of international competition to take home the highly sought after trophy.

Speaking after the ceremony, Rex Zhang, Assistant President of FEELM said: “It is truly an honour to be recognised as a main player in the industry at such a prestigious event.

“This is especially exciting considering FEELM also walked away a winner at the Vapouround Global Awards in the UK earlier this year.

“We pour huge amounts of time, effort and resource ... Read more »