DAVOS, Switzerland & NOIDA, India - Thursday, 11. January 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCLTech, a leading global technology company, will join forces with key stakeholders from across the globe at the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from Jan. 15–19, 2024. The company will contribute to deliberations on this year’s theme of “Rebuilding Trust” and discovering solutions with transparency, consistency and accountability.

HCLTech will be represented by its Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO and Managing Director C Vijayakumar, Chief Technology Officer Kalyan Kumar; Chief Growth Officer for Europe and Africa, Ashish Kumar Gupta; President, Digital Foundation Services, Jagadeshwar Gattu; Global Head, Financial Services, Srinivasan Seshadri; Chief Marketing Officer Jill Kouri and Global Head, Sustainability, Santhosh Jayaram.

HCLTech will once again host guests at its pavilion at the iconic Promenade 66 which wi ... Read more »

SEOUL, South Korea - Thursday, 11. January 2024

Unreal Engine 5-based MMORPG, with sophisticated tokenomics using blockchain technology
Pre-registration open until official launch in March, abundant rewards include rare-grade Mount and Glider
Presenting demo version at Taipei Game Show 2024, opening on January 25th

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global pre-registration for ‘NIGHT CROWS’, a game published by Wemade and developed by MADNGINE, began on January 11th.

NIGHT CROWS is an MMORPG based on Unreal Engine 5 that supports cross-play between mobile and PC platforms. Realistic light source illumination and high-quality graphics, 4 classes and 8 sub-classes that amplify user choice and effort, Dynamic combat encompassing ground and air using Gliders, Large-scale war from 1,000 players in realistic and vast fields in ”Battlefront” content, and more are included in the game. After its release in the Republic of Korea in April 2023, the ga ... Read more »

NEW YORK -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has announced the promotion of 69 professionals, across Europe and Middle East, India, Latin America, North America, North Asia and Southeast Asia & Australia to the position of Managing Director.

Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal, A&M’s Co-Founders, stated, “Congratulations to all our newly promoted Managing Directors. Their contributions to our core values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward and inclusive diversity are what make A&M unique. Their commitment to help clients maximize value and drive change amidst ongoing macro-economic challenges builds upon our legacy of operational excellence while advancing our results-oriented mission. They, alongside all A&M professionals, are our greatest strength.”

2024 MANAGING DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS

Europe and Middle East

Cristiano Battelli, Private Equi ... Read more »

OTTAWA, Ontario - Thursday, 11. January 2024 AETOSWire

Supply chain leader launches AI and ML-powered capabilities tailored to help retailers turn chaos into clarity across their end-to-end networks

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), the leading supply chain management platform, today announced an expansion of its retail offering with the release of multiple new AI- and ML-powered innovations that provide retailers with end-to-end supply chain transparency, demand forecasting, and powerful simulation scenario planning capabilities to ensure customers can buy the goods they want, when and where they want them, regardless of unforeseen disruptions.

From unpredictable demand spikes driven by changing consumer habits and the rise of omni-channel commerce that seeks to provide a seamless shopping experience across multiple touchpoints, the retail landscape has never been more competitive, with retailers’ supply chains facing countless challenges ... Read more »

LONDON - Thursday, 11. January 2024

The forecast shows that between 2023-2042, 45,200 new passenger aircraft will be delivered at an estimated value of $3.2 trillion.

Freight capacity is forecast to grow 4.1% annually compared with 2022.

Airbus and Boeing remain the two dominant commercial aircraft OEMs, between them delivering an estimated 89% of aircraft through to 2042.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, has today published its 2023 Fleet Forecast, through the Cirium Ascend Consultancy, revealing that annual passenger aircraft deliveries are set to exceed $100 billion in 2024.

The forecast, which enters its eleventh year of publication, also predicts that freight capacity will grow 4.1% annually compared with 2022, and that 3,590 freighter aircraft will be supplied over the next 20 years, including 1,060 new build aircraft and 2,530 conversions from passenger aircraft.

Airbus and Bo ... Read more »

WASHINGTON - Thursday, 11. January 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE)--ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Steve Purtell as its new chief financial officer (CFO). This strategic addition to ELIQUENT’s executive team underscores the company’s commitment to financial excellence and sustainable growth.

“Steve’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for ELIQUENT. As we unify the five Validant Group companies and expand our global footprint, Steve’s leadership and financial expertise will play a critical role in our continued growth,” said Tim Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences.

In his role as CFO, Steve is responsible for directing and executing all of ELIQUENT’s finance activities. This includes partnering with the CEO and executive team to ensure the company’s financial direction aligns with the company’ ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Thursday, 11. January 2024 AETOSWire  

Leaders in automated drilling solutions have integrated their platforms, providing greater flexibility and interoperability between ecosystems

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SLB (NYSE: SLB) and Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR, “Nabors”) today announced a collaboration to scale the adoption of automated drilling solutions for oil and gas operators and drilling contractors. The agreement will enable customers to seamlessly integrate the companies’ drilling automation applications and rig operating systems to deliver improved well construction performance and efficiency.

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The new integration provides customers with access to a broader suite of drilling automation technologies and greater flexibility to utilize their existing rig control systems and equipment on either SLB&rsquo ... Read more »

Chaired by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, from 15-19 January 2024, under the theme of “Rebuilding Trust”.

The Kingdom’s delegation includes Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar AlSaud, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United States of America; His Excellency Dr. Majid A. Alkassabi, Minister of Commerce; His Excellency Adel A. Aljubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Envoy for Climate; His Excellency Khalid A. Al Falih, Minister of Investment; His Excellency Mohammed A. Aljadaan, Minister of Finance; His Excellency Abdullah A. Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology; His Excellency Bandar I. Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources; and His E ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Thursday, 11. January 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CES – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the successful certification of Quectel's NTN-enabled module, the CC660D-LS, for use on the network by Skylo, the leading non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider. The module is the first to be certified by Skylo for use on its network and enables seamless and reliable IoT-NTN connectivity for any standard device that incorporates the module and has a view of the sky.

Quectel has developed the CC660D-LS module specifically to provide dependable and efficient, two-way, satellite communication capabilities. With the module's certification on the Skylo network, businesses and organizations can harness the power of Skylo's ubiquitous satellite connectivity to enable IoT applications in remote and challenging environments, ensuring that data is transmitted securely and reliably.

The CC660D-LS mo ... Read more »

SINGAPORE - Thursday, 11. January 2024 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--LANDI, a leading provider of payment and merchant solutions, is thrilled to announce the official launch of LANDI Global, marking its entry into international markets. This momentous occasion represents a significant milestone for the company and showcases its commitment to customers worldwide.

As a pioneer in the field, LANDI revolutionized the market in 2015 by introducing the first Android Payment Terminal, setting the stage for the Smart POS trend. This milestone underscores LANDI's dedication to creating a digital ecosystem for merchants and reaffirms its commitment to excellence in an ever-evolving payment market.

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for LANDI as it expands into strategic and key markets worldwide. The company is excited to unveil its unique product portfolio, featuring stunning design and cu ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Wednesday, 10. January 2024 AETOSWire 

First AI models built using physics-based simulation for optimization of oil and gas operations

(BUSINESS WIRE)--SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an investment and technology partnership agreement with Geminus AI that will give SLB exclusive access to deploy the first physics-informed artificial intelligence (AI) model builder for oil and gas operations. The Geminus model builder fuses physics-based approaches with process data to produce highly accurate AI models that can be deployed at scale, far faster and at much less cost than traditional AI approaches.

“The investment made by SLB in its partnership with Geminus AI produces a step-change in operational performance for customers, from production pipelines to facilities,“ said Rakesh Jaggi, president, Digital and Integration, SLB. “Geminus’ capability to fuse AI methods with physics-based simulation data will empower customers to ... Read more »

Yabuki’s Motive Partners role expands to include Chairman & CEO of InvestCloud, which sets the stage for the Company’s next phase of growth

(BUSINESS WIRE)--InvestCloud (or “the Company”), a global provider of wealth and asset management solutions, today announced the appointment of Jeffery W. Yabuki (“Jeff”) as Chairman and CEO. In this role, Jeff will lead InvestCloud’s strategy and operations, with a key focus on excellence of client delivery. Jeff’s leadership will further empower InvestCloud’s clients and partners with its scalable technology platform. The Company is backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Motive Capital Managem ... Read more »

Gaining further global recognition, Rimini Street continues to cultivate an empowering, people-first work culture    

(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 that it has earned Great Place to Work® Certifications for the second consecutive year in France, UK, and the USA.

This honor follows similar recognitions in Australia/New Zealand, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, a Top 50 ranking in India’s Best Workplaces™ in IT & IT-BPM, among many others. These accolades reflect Rimini Street's unwavering commitment to nurturing a work culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration and inclusivity in a dynamic global business landscape.

For over three decades, Great Place to Work® has condu ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--QPS Holdings, LLC (QPS), a global contract research organization (CRO) that provides discovery, preclinical, bioanalysis, clinical trials, and clinical research services, is rapidly expanding its mass spectrometry capacity, adding 13 LC-MS machines in just 15 months at their laboratories in Newark, Delaware (USA) and Groningen, The Netherlands (NL).

This expansion includes the impressive growth seen in 2023, when QPS installed seven additional UPLC-(HR)MS/MS tandem instruments - four triple quadrupoles, one QTRAP, and two quadrupole time-of-flight high-resolution mass spectrometers (HRMS). The addition of the two new UPLC-HRMS/MS machines, one in the Netherlands and one in the USA, brings QPS to a total of five UPLC-HRMS/MS dedicated to GLP/GCP quantitation of oligonucleotide therapeutics and oligonucleotide metabolite identification to support the explosive growth of this drug modality in both the USA and Europe. Having HRMS capabilities on both continents ... Read more »