• New SafeNet IDPrime FIDO Bio Smart Card offers an easy, secure, and quick way for users to access applications with just their fingerprint
• Expands Thales’ robust portfolio of passwordless phishing-resistant authentication solutions

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LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, 17. October 2023

Comprehensive, expert CRM consulting services built on deep ERP experience enables Rimini Street clients to maximize ROI and usage of Salesforce platform

(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, today announced its expansion of Salesforce services to include Rimini Consult™ for Salesforce®.

Rimini Consult for Salesforce offers functional and technical consulting, project design, and strategic planning services to help Rimini Street clients grow their business by effectively leveraging the ever-expanding capabilities in the Salesforce ecosystem.

“With increases in Salesforce labor and licensing expenses and the central role Salesforce plays in revenue generation, Salesforce customers ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, 18. October 2023
Edogawa NICHE Prize award ceremony honoring Dr Craig Venter to be held in Toronto, Canada.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harshavardhan Sai Sadineni and Srived Meda of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India, won the XVIII Fujio Cup Quiz (FCQ) on Stem cells and Regenerative medicine (RM) in the NCRM NICHE 2023; Sri Ramachandra Institute for Higher Education and Research, India and Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia emerged as runners and joined the team of FCQ elites, a privilege bestowed on those who reach the final stage of the multi-level international contest including a quiz in RM, thereby qualifying to nominate the candidate(s) to Edogawa NICHE Prize, instituted in 2018. The Edogawa NICHE Prize awardee of 2020, Dr John Craig Venter will deliver his lecture at the UHN Ajmera Transplant Center, on the 25th October 2023, in conjunction with the Training Program in Regenerative Medicine (TPRM) at the University of Toronto, co-hosted by Germa ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS
Rimini Street guarantees long-term service excellence for ClickSoftware licensees, delivering expert, timely support, flexibility and peace of mind

(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, today announced the availability of Rimini Support™, Rimini Manage™ and Rimini Consult™ for ClickSoftware. The expanded solution enables Salesforce® ClickSoftware on-premises licensees to maximize the value of their mission-critical ClickSoftware investments beyond the announced End-of-Life date of December 31, 2023.

Rimini Street Expertly Extends the Life and Value of ClickSoftware for Perpetual License Customers

Rimini Street is registered as both a certified Salesforce® Consulting Partner and Salesforce MSP Partner. The company has ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IHS Cameroon, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has announced the official commissioning of ICT centers at the Government Bilingual High School (GBHS) Sodiko in Bonaberi, Douala, in the presence of the Minister of Secondary Education, Professor Nalova Lyonga, and other dignitaries from the Littoral Region. GBHS Sodiko was selected by IHS Cameroon for the company’s 2023 ICT Center Project.

This project seeks to help broaden the number of people who can access and benefit from education through improved mobile connectivity and digital skills. Designated as a school for internally displaced people, from the conflict zones of Northwest and Southwest Cameroon, GBHS Sodiko currently serves more than 2,000 students.

Under the project, IHS Cameroon has refurbished the school& ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that, on October 17, 2023 (IST), it agreed with the Irish Revenue Commissioners (“Irish Revenue”) to settle a tax assessment related to the treatment of an acquisition break fee received by Shire plc (“Shire”) in October 2014 from AbbVie Inc. (“AbbVie”), for EUR 130 million, resulting in a tax expense reduction of approximately JPY 63 billion for Takeda.

On November 28, 2018, Shire received a tax assessment from the Irish Revenue for EUR 398 million in relation to the USD 1,635 million break fee Shire received in connection with the terminated offer by AbbVie to acquire Shire in 2014. Takeda appealed this assessment, and in late 2020 a hearing took place before the Irish Tax Appeals Commission (“TAC”).

On July 30, 2021, Takeda received a ruling on the matter, with the TAC ruling in favor of Irish Revenue. While Takeda intended to appeal the TAC ruling and con ... Read more »

In a resounding success, a series of promotional events unfolded at 11 prime locations across the United Arab Emirates from September 23 to September 28, 2023. These dynamic initiatives were part of the implementation of the EU-financed campaign "EU BEE HONEY."

During this campaign, consumers had the unique opportunity to savor the exquisite flavors and exceptional quality of European Bee Honey. Beyond a delightful tasting experience, attendees also delved into the world of European food safety standards. They explored the remarkable benefits and distinct characteristics of European bee honey, making it a fantastic addition to their daily culinary routines and lifestyle.

The European-financed campaign, "EU Bee Honey," is on a mission to promote high-quality European Bee Honey. This honey ... Read more »

READING, England & OSLO, Norway - Wednesday, 18. October 2023

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, and Ice Norway, the country’s third largest mobile operator, today announce full deployment of Mavenir’s end-to-end Cloud-Native IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution. This strategic project expansion, being delivered in collaboration with Red Hat, positions Mavenir as the complete data and voice core partner for Ice Norway.

Ice Norway had previously selected Mavenir’s Converged Packet Core solution to power its 4G and 5G Network and is harnessing Mavenir’s Webscale Platform (MWP) for fast and agile delivery of new applications. The engagement of Mavenir to now replace the incumbent IMS provider, completes Ice Norway’s migration to cloud-native state-of-the-art technology, and enables Ice to provide market-leading 5G services.

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BOSTON - Wednesday, 18. October 2023

Digital experience company chooses Brightcove’s leading streaming technology

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced it is welcoming Acquia, the digital experience leader, to its roster of customers. By integrating Brightcove’s Emmy Award-winning technology and solutions, Acquia will be able to create premium, video-forward experiences to enhance marketing strategies and leverage the power of video for its customers.

“Digital video is a crucial engagement and conversion tool for marketers. To successfully harness its power, companies need a full-feature partner that can help them manage, stream and distribute their video to deliver for their users at scale,” said Marc DeBevoise, CEO of Brightcove. “We’re excited to have Acquia leverage Brightcove’s innovative platform and expertise to pr ... Read more »

43% of .AI domains are registered to unrelated third parties with research indicating a 350% rise in domain disputes over .AI extensions

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CSC, an enterprise-class domain registrar and world leader in mitigating domain and domain name system (DNS) threats, today released its 2023 Domain Security Report which found that 43% of Forbes Global 2000 companies do not have control over their branded artificial intelligence (.AI) domain names, and they’re actually registered by third parties. In addition, 49% of the .AI brand domains for these companies remain unregistered, leaving them exposed to fraud and brand infringement.

The 2023 Domain Security Report highlights how—despite rising phishing and online fraud—many companies are vastly unaware of the state of their domain name portfolio and overlook foundational domain security measures such as registry lock, domain-based message authentication, reporting, and conformance (DMARC), DNS se ... Read more »

LONDON - Wednesday, 18. October 2023 AETOSWire 

Norway continues to lead the way, but China emerges as a second global benchmark for e-mobility

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Arthur D. Little (ADL) today released its 2023 Global E-Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX), which has measured progress toward preparedness for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in 35 countries across all continents. The most recent edition of the index finds that overall progress has accelerated since 2022, as more and more countries have introduced measures to electrify road transport.

GEMRIX 2023 expands its scope to include 35 markets across all continents, including dynamically evolving automotive markets in MENA and South-East Asia. This makes it the most comprehensive EV market readiness indicator available in the industry today. The expansion highlights a notable surge in global EV adoption, driven by government initiatives and consumer willingness.

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elegant Hotel Collection has entered the luxury soft brand market, launching with 25 luxury hotels, targeting 50 properties globally by summer 2024.

The independently-owned flag will expand on a curated, invitation-only basis, creating a luxury community where individual hotels receive tailored service.

Elegant identified a gap in the luxury market and is designed to reflect a renewed perspective on high-end travel. All Elegant properties have been selected to embody the five elements of the Elegant brand – Hospitality, Authenticity, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Sustainability – echoing the demands of today’s luxury travellers.

Elegant will take a dynamic approach to luxury distribution combining bespoke personalised service and global consumer and trade marketing. The group will operate on a commercial model biased toward results rather than high fixed fees to ensure a quantifiable return.

As part of an elite commun ... Read more »