BERLIN, Sept. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hisense South Africa is excited to unveil its cutting-edge smart home solutions at IFA 2024. Embracing the theme “The Scenario-driven Future of Tech,” Hisense showcases innovations designed to enhance daily living and connect seamlessly with the ConnectLife app, revolutionizing how South Africans interact with their homes.

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WILMINGTON, Del. - Tuesday, 10. September 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that company representatives will give presentations at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC), September 11 - 13 in Dornbirn, Austria. These presentations cover two key initiatives within the roadmap and vision of The LYCRA Company’s Planet Agenda platform and 2030 Sustainability Goals.

Jean Hegedus, The LYCRA Company’s director of sustainable business development, will present “From Farm to Fiber: Developing Elastane with 70% Bio-Derived Content” on September 11 at 14:20 CEST (Kulturhaus Room B). She will be joined by Andrea Vanderhoff, director of technology and sustainability for Qore®, the makers of QIRA®, a next-generation 1,4-butanediol (also known as BDO) made from annually renewable “dent ... Read more »

HANOVER, Germany -
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it will showcase a broad range of innovative solutions for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles September 17–22 at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Germany.

“Eaton believes that hydrogen can play a significant role in decarbonizing commercial vehicles,” said Scott Adams, senior vice president, Global Products, Eaton’s Mobility Group. “Whether a vehicle is powered by hydrogen fuel cells or a hydrogen internal combustion engine, Eaton’s broad range of innovative solutions makes us a valuable supplier partner.”

Eaton’s TVS technology improves fuel cell performance

Recirculating excess hydrogen through the fuel cell stack is critical for achieving high efficiency in fuel cells. Based on Eaton’s TVS technology, its hydrogen recirculation blower cycles surplus hydrogen to the stack's inlet, extending system lo ... Read more »

SALT LAKE CITY - Tuesday, 10. September 2024 AETOSWire 

Oracle recognizes Sirion’s ability to develop and deliver pioneering solutions through partnering with Oracle

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oracle today announced that Sirion is a winner in the 2024 Oracle Partner Awards – APAC Innovation Category. This award highlights partners that produced thought-leadership-level solutions that empower Oracle customers to meet their business goals and challenges through the partner’s innovative solution. Partners considered for this award have developed solutions that integrate multiple Oracle technologies and products and/or have integrated a third-party Oracle technology partner into their solution.

Sirion has been at the forefront of transforming contract management using artificial intelligence (AI) for over a decade. They are now using a combination of generative AI and proprietary models trained on more than 32 million contracts. This deep AI expertis ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 10. September 2024

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has re-located to a new office in Dubai to cater to its continuous business growth and clients’ evolving needs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new office opening coincides with the first- year anniversary of the Company’s re-branding to AtkinsRéalis, supporting its three-year strategic plan to deliver excellence and drive growth.

“With over 50 years’ presence in the UAE, our office move in Dubai is a significant milestone that underpins our commitment to supporting the emirate’s transformational journey and global positioning as one of the most innovative and liveable cities in the world,” said Campbell Gray, CEO, Middle East and Africa at AtkinsRéalis. “The new office not only carries on our successful legacy of delivering some of the most iconic projects in the ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Tuesday, 10. September 2024 AETOSWire Print 

Nevada demonstration plant integrates direct lithium extraction (DLE), concentration and conversion technologies to sustainably produce lithium at scale
Integrated technology solution produces lithium from brine 500 times faster than conventional methods while using significantly less land, water and chemical reagents
Verified results confirm recovery rate of 96% lithium from brine at operational rates
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SLB today announced it has proven its solution for sustainable lithium production at scale at its demonstration plant in Clayton Valley, Nevada, to accelerate responsibly-sourced lithium products to market.

The proprietary integrated solution combines SLB’s subsurface expertise with surface engineering of advanced technologies that include direct lithium extraction (DLE). It produces lith ... Read more »

 Parent company of the world’s favorite restaurant brands extends dual-branded strategy to new international market.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, i ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Higround, the premier lifestyle and graphic gaming peripheral brand, is thrilled to announce its first-ever wireless gaming mouse: YUMA. Lightweight, meticulously designed, and built to perform, YUMA marks a new chapter in Higround’s mission to elevate every aspect of your gaming setup into a true expression of individual artistry.

Meet YUMA: Where Art Meets Performance

Every wireless mouse features hand-applied graphic artwork, ensuring that each mouse is fine-tuned to the minutest detail. It’s a true collector’s item that reflects Higround’s commitment to individuality and creative expression. Weighing in at just 49 grams, YUMA is a ... Read more »

• More than 35 billion illicit cigarettes were consumed across the 27 EU member states in 2023, close to 2022 figures.
• France continues to be the largest illicit market in the EU, and now accounts for 47.7% of total illicit cigarette consumption in the region.
• Illicit consumption has grown for the fifth consecutive year in Europe, reaching 52.2 billion cigarettes across the 38 countries included in this study. Nearly one in 10 cigarettes in the continent are illicit.
• More than 110 clandestine cigarette factories were dismantled in 2023, as illegal manufacturing sites are being set up nearer large end markets.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today warns about the high levels of contraband and counterfeit cigarettes in the European Union (EU) year over year, with 35.2 billion illicit cigarettes con ... Read more »

OTTAWA, Ontario - Tuesday, 10. September 2024 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, is today responding to a letter from Daventry Group, an activist shareholder, for the company to initiate a sale process.

Kinaxis routinely engages with shareholders and welcomes their feedback, including Daventry Group, with whom the company met on August 28. Kinaxis is disappointed Daventry elected to publish its letter with demands for a sale process, rather than continue to discuss its views privately with the company.

Kinaxis has a proven track record of success and a reputation for delivering excellence for customers and shareholders. Kinaxis is a market leader in AI-driven supply chain orchestration with its end-to-end platform Maestro, and a ten-time Leader in Gartner’s Supply Chain Planning Solutions Magic Quadrant. The company continues to scale its platform to capture even more of t ... Read more »

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced today at the Global AI Summit in Riyadh the launch of its Generative AI (GenAI) Center of Excellence (CoE) initiative. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to transform the role of DCO Member States to become key innovators in the global GenAI arena by fostering collaboration, and promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.

In a statement about the initiative, the DCO Secretary-General Ms. Deemah AlYahya said: “It is my distinct honor to announce the launch of the Generative AI Center of Excellence, a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by the Digital Cooperation Organization and championed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The DCO is taking bold steps to maximizing the value of multilateral cooperation and seize the opportunities of GenAi era. The GenAI Center of Excellence provides the platform that will enable DCO Member States to produce GenAI solutions.”

AlYahya added: “At the heart of ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 10. September 2024 AETOSWire

NTT DATA becomes the club’s first Official Digital Transformation Partner

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, has today announced a multi-year partnership with Arsenal to become the club’s Official Digital Transformation Partner. As a leading transformation partner for some of the biggest sports clubs and sporting events globally, NTT DATA will bring new technologies to improve the Arsenal supporter experience.

The two organisations will work together over the coming years to strengthen the club’s connection with supporters from around the world. This will be underpinned by NTT DATA's leading digital transformation capabilities, which will enhance the club’s digital platforms and capabilities to support growth, improve performance, and deepen supporter connection.

The partnership will see NTT DATA provide data analytics tools, machine ... Read more »

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Tuesday, 10. September 2024 AETOSWire  

Fast Company includes Boomi in prestigious 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing workplace culture that fosters innovation

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi™, the intelligent integration and automation leader, today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s sixth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list. Boomi received recognition for its workplace culture, which fosters innovation and promotes an open exchange of ideas, encouraging cross-functional collaboration and contributions from all levels to deliver exceptional value to customers.

The 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators list honors organizations and businesses that demonstrate an inspiring commitment to encourage and develop innovation at all levels. The 100 winners span a variety of industries, including entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education, and healthcare. Nominees wer ... Read more »

 Key Findings:

• Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tokyo International Airport (HND) rank #2 and #3 in the world respectively.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) ranks #6 globally.
• Istanbul Airport (IST) ranks #8 in the world.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, today released Megahubs 2024, the market’s definitive ranking of the Top 50 most internationally connected airports in the world. OAG Megahubs analyses not only the total number of destinations served, but also the number of scheduled connections to and from international flights with the number of destinations served from the airport.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) remains the world’s #1 internationally connected airport, after reclaiming the coveted top position last year. The ranking reflects London Heathrow’s (LHR) extensive range of destinat ... Read more »