OTTAWA, Ontario 
Integration with Kinaxis empowers companies with new advanced AI-driven supply chain orchestration capabilities to transform their supply chains
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), the leading provider of supply chain management solutions, welcomes its newest Solution Extension (SolEx) partner Elixum to the Kinaxis partner ecosystem. Now integrated with Kinaxis, the company’s Supply Chain Avatar® solution will empower companies with new advanced AI-driven supply chain orchestration capabilities to make real time decisions at unprecedented speed.

“We are very excited to be an important partner of Kinaxis and their customers,” said Bastian Kunze, chief revenue officer at Elixum. “Our solution helps companies make and execute the best decisions in real time and will seamlessly extend into Kinaxis’ already robust RapidResponse platform.”

Kinaxis offers a wide range of applications supporting ... Read more »

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas - Tuesday, 02. April 2024
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today launches its latest installment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, which explores the world of industrial machine vision technology. This installment of the EIT technical content series delves into the systems, algorithms, and models required for machine vision, with in-depth coverage of real-world manufacturing applications.

The use of machine vision has grown increasingly vital in everyday technology, driven by the demand for more efficient and accurate manufacturing processes. Machine vision technology can be used in applications across industries, including automotive, industrial, and medical. The series highlights advancements in perceptual AI and deep learning on embedded platforms, technologies that further the achievement ... Read more »

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - Tuesday, 02. April 2024

Second investment in a NASDAQ company in just over ten years.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merz Therapeutics, a business of Frankfurt-based Merz Group, has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire two commercial medicines from NASDAQ-listed Acorda Therapeutics. Closing of the transaction would significantly contribute to the accelerated growth strategy of Merz Therapeutics.

“Our specialty-neurology focused business Merz Therapeutics has developed very well in recent years. This investment would add significantly to Merz Therapeutics growth strategy and expand our portfolio in the field of movement disorders and neurodegeneration. In addition, it will strengthen the market position in North America” says Jörg Bergler, COO of the Merz Group. "We are excited about the development of Merz Therapeutics and are convinced that the purchase of the two drugs - one for the treatment of OFF phas ... Read more »

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Tuesday, 02. April 2024 AETOSWire

Merck invests in health education initiatives for behavioral change as part of its integrated approach to fighting schistosomiasis.
On March 22, 2024, the company announced the winners of its third Bilharzia Storytelling Lab in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The winners developed a solution that informs sugar farmers about the disease through participatory theater.
Merck is fully committed to contributing to the elimination of schistosomiasis as a public health problem by 2030.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the winners of its 2024 Bilharzia Storytelling Lab in Ethiopia. This innovative initiative aims to develop creative solutions in order to raise awareness about schistosomiasis and, in doing so, bring about behavioral change.

Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases and affects more than 240 million people worldwi ... Read more »

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany - 
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sports company PUMA will open the PUMA Studio in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles in early 2025, a creative space that brings its design and marketing teams closer to the most influential communities and celebrities to inspire products and campaigns for the strategically important US market.

The decision to open a creative space in LA is part of PUMA’s strategic priority to win in the United States. By tapping into the rich ecosystem of creative and innovative professionals in LA, the new PUMA Studio will play an important part in creating products and marketing activations that resonate with US consumers.

“Opening our PUMA Studio in LA is an important strategic move for us, as we seek to elevate our business in the United States,” said Arne Freundt, Chief Executive Officer at PUMA. “Our new home will allow us to attract the best talent in one of the most vibrant and creative cities globa ... Read more »

Anchor Investment Underscores Success of MidOcean’s Growth Strategy

(BUSINESS WIRE)--MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”), a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced a strategic investment by Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi Corp”). Mitsubishi Corp’s investment will accelerate MidOcean’s strategy to create a high quality, diversified, global ‘pure play’ integrated LNG company.

Mitsubishi Corp has been an active player in the LNG sector for over 50 years, with investments spanning 12 projects across eight countries. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitments to LNG and its role as a critical enabler of the energy transition. Mitsubishi Corp aims to develop its business toward achieving a carbon-neutral socie ... Read more »

 Dave & Buster’s Expands International Footprint with Exciting New Venture in the Dominican Republic

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc, Dave & Buster’s the ultimate destination for food, drink and entertainment is proud to announce its continued international ex ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Tuesday, 02. April 2024 AETOSWire Print 

Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Cameron Young join NYGC for Inaugural TGL Season in 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cohen Private Ventures (CPV), the family office of Steven A. Cohen, is proud to officially unveil New York Golf Club (NYGC) and its four-player roster of PGA TOUR stars featuring Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick and New York-native Cameron Young ahead of the inaugural 2025 TGL presented by SoFi season.

New York is synonymous with world class, and its golf scene is no exception. Steeped in the history of the sport, with some of the greatest and most iconic courses in the world, NYGC is ready to build upon its rich legacy of golf and redefine what it means to be a golf club representing a city known for its constant reinvention. NYGC is excited to represent the tri-state area in this innovativ ... Read more »

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Tuesday, 02. April 2024

Study cites companies’ inability to gain visibility at the architecture level is blowing out their cloud costs

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boomi™, the intelligent integration and automation leader, today launched the findings of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Boomi, December 2023, that reveals companies are fraught with uncontrolled and wasteful cloud spend, and cost remediation tactics are introduced too late or without a full picture of the environment.

The independent study found 72% of global companies exceeded their set cloud budgets in the last fiscal year. With public cloud spend expected to reach more than $1 billion in the US by 2026, the stakes are high for improving cloud cost management and optimization (CCMO) strategies.

Although the study shows leaders prioritizing CCMO tactics earlier in the cloud development process (65%), most companies lack proactive ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Impulso.Space USA Corp., a leading provider of integrated end-to-end launch services, proudly announces the signing of a significant contract with Relativity Space Inc. This landmark agreement solidifies Impulso.Space’s position as a key player in the aerospace industry and underscores its commitment to providing comprehensive global launch solutions for upcoming satellite constellations requiring highly responsive and affordable services.

Under the terms of contract, Impulso.Space will deliver a range of logistical and operational services to support launch campaigns and related activities for the upcoming missions of the launch operator in question. Leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities in Florida, Impulso.Space will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of each mission — from pre-launch preparations to post-launch operations.

"We are thrilled to partner with Relativity Space and provide them with our expertise in inte ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Loan Agency Services Limited (part of the global GLAS Group) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Pristine. This marks the first acquisition by the GLAS Group, and also represents a key milestone in the organisation’s ambitious roadmap to deepen its presence in Europe.

This transaction was agreed in August 2023 subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, with completion occurring in March 2024.

Pristine

Pristine is a leading fiducie and asset management business. It was established in Paris in 2016 and is regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF).

Pristine provides a complementary set of services which include fiducie, fund structuring and administration services to both international and domestic institutions with the primary purpose of facilitating corporate financing activity for non-bank and bank lenders in France.

The firm has a deep and div ... Read more »

COLOMBES, France - Tuesday, 02. April 2024 AETOSWire 

Metro Ethernet Forum certifies OmniSwitches 6570M, 6560 & 6465T

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, networking and cloud solutions tailored to customers’ industries, has been certified by Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF), the global industry association of network, cloud, and technology providers accelerating the digital transformation of enterprises, for its latest generation of Metro Ethernet switches.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise OmniSwitch® 6570M, OmniSwitch® 6560, and OmniSwitch® 6465T Ethernet Switches were rigorously tested and validated as conforming to the meticulous specifications for performance, assurance, and agility for MEF 3.0, meeting the needs of service providers, operators, Smart Cities and Enterprises.

MEF is a global federation of network, cloud, and technology providers working together to empower enterprise digit ... Read more »

Investing in ExxonMobil’s wax business to ensure the long-term success of yours.

• ExxonMobil is launching Prowaxx, a new product brand for its waxes.
• Prowaxx introduces new naming conventions scalable for future wax offerings.
• ExxonMobil is investing in product and process technology to expand its global product offering.
   

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has been serving wax customers for more than 125 years, is affirming its commitment to the industry by introducing a new product brand, Prowaxx™. The new architecture allows for differentiation between waxes and takes effect April 1.

“Prowaxx is more than just a new name,” said Kyle Davis, Global Specialties Sales Director at ExxonMobil Waxes. The launch of Prowaxx demonstrates a strategic intent to invest in the future of wax, creating a naming convention that is scalable for new offerings. Prowaxx serves as an a ... Read more »