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DURHAM, N.C. -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Zinc Association (IZA) is pleased to announce Boliden President and CEO Mikael Staffas as the new IZA Chairperson, following confirmation today by the IZA Board of Directors at its annual meeting during LME Week.

Mr. Staffas expressed honor at being elected to the position and looked forward to supporting IZA in its work to build sustainable, long-term markets for zinc, ensure license to operate for the industry, and provide guidance for flagship programs such as Zinc Enables Decarbonization, the Zinc Battery Initiative, and the Galvanized Autobody Partnership. Zinc is the world’s fourth most produced base metal, with an annual market of $40 billion.

"The IZA plays a crucial role in growing global demand for zinc and promoting its essentiality to modern life – in health, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and the automotive sector,” said Mr. Staffas. “I look forward to driving prog ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 02 October 2024:

 

SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 03. October 2024 AETOSWire Print Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) is a new product that helps banks issue fiat-backed tokens. BBVA will use VTAP to create tokens on the public Ethereum blockchain with expected live pilots in 2025. (BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, is helping to bridge existing fiat currencies with blockchains through the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help financial institutions issue and manage fiat-backed tokens on blockchain networks. The VTAP solution is available on the Visa Developer Platform for participating financial institution partners, to create and experiment with their own fiat-backed tokens in a VTAP sandbox. Visa has a global network of more than 15,000 financial institutions and helps facilitate seamless transactions of fiat currencies across more than 200 countries and territories. Now, Visa is applying its expertise in new technologies, such as smar ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Thursday, 03. October 2024

Strategic Partnership to Secure Cleaner Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from the Kabanga Nickel Project for the Japanese Battery Industry

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC). This strategic partnership aims to support JOGMEC’s efforts to secure cleaner metals from the Kabanga Nickel Project for the Japanese battery industry.

Kabanga is one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits with byproduct copper and cobalt. By utilizing Lifezone’s Hydromet technology, the Project is expected to significantly reduce emissions compared to traditional smelting methods.

Mr. Showalter stated: “Kabanga is a world-class, high-grade nickel deposit and we welcome t ... Read more »

OTTAWA, Ontario -
Kinaxis Maestro™ recognized for moving beyond traditional Transportation Management functionalities

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, has been named a Leader in the 2024 Transportation Management Technology Value Matrix by Nucleus Research, a renowned provider of ROI-focused technology research and advisory services. This recognition highlights Kinaxis’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of Transportation Management systems (TMS) with its AI-infused Maestro platform, helping businesses enhance agility, optimize operations and reduce costs across their supply chains.

The 2024 TMS Technology Value Matrix focuses on the solutions that deliver the highest value to organizations, assessing functionality and usability. Kinaxis stood out for its ability to move beyond traditional TMS functionality, integrating AI and machine learning to provide unparall ... Read more »

Etia London, LOVERBOY BEAUTY, and Ruka were chosen among over 800 applicants representing the next generation of creative talent disrupting the beauty industry

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) (“ELC”) is pleased to announce the winners for The Catalysts program. Created by ELC’s New Incubation Ventures (“NIV”) and launched with support from TikTok, the integrated, global initiative is aimed at spotlighting, uplifting, and empowering emerging storytellers with fresh visions for the beauty industry. The program underscores NIV's dedication to championing trailblazing spirits in beauty, accentuating the influence and impact of the beauty industry and its interconnectedness with wider cultural, social, and artistic landscapes.

On October 2, 2024, founders of the nine finalist companies including Baude NY, BEAME, LOVERBOY BEAUTY, Etia London, Forta, Gorgeous Nothings, Ruka, Sky High Farm Universe, and ... Read more »

LEVA Hotels, a dynamic homegrown hospitality brand, proudly announces the official launch of its 5-star luxury brand, Zen by Leva, at the opening of the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai. This new addition to the LEVA family will introduce a unique perspective on luxury, with its first property set to open in Saudi Arabia. A sophisticated blend of comfort and discovery, Zen by Leva promises to elevate the 5-star experience by focusing on deeper, more meaningful journeys for its guests.

The Journey of LEVA Hotels

LEVA Hotels began its story in 2019 with the launch of its first property, a 4-star hotel in Dubai. Since then, the brand has grown exponentially, now managing 11 properties across the Middle East and Africa region. According to a report by Colliers International, the MENA hospitality market is projected to grow to $32 billion by 2026, driven by increasing tourist arrivals and the region's commitment to diversifying it ... Read more »

 The new office is the Firm’s third location in Canada and second in the Pacific Northwest, marking sustained growth in both markets

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Egon Zehnder, the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, today announced the opening of its newest office in Vancouver, British Columbia. The expansion comes on the heels of opening a Seattle office last year and reflects the Firm’s commitment to serving clients across the Pacific Northwest as well as strengthening its presence in one of the most dynamic business ecosystems globally.

The Vancouver office hosts three founding consultants:  ... Read more »

 

New global platform will enable seamless management of business payments with efficient, intuitive and easy to implement solutions

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, announced a new commercial payments ecosystem, the Visa Commercial Solutions Hub. This strategic initiative will provide financial institutions and businesses efficient access to a wide range of commercial payment solutions, complementary capabilities and integrations into a range of fintech services, making it easier for them to manage their commercial payments.

The VCS Hub will be an integrated platform, providing a more modern, personalized and consistent experience for users to easily navigate and accomplish key pay ... Read more »

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Thursday, 03. October 2024

The flagship event showcases Lenovo’s comprehensive portfolio of AI solutions, services, and devices with featured sessions from global leaders at Lenovo, AMD, Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and more

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--On October 15, 2024, Lenovo will host its annual global innovation event, Tech World, in Bellevue, Washington. This marks the 10th consecutive year of the event and reflects a decade of innovation and transformation from the company. This year’s event will explore how Lenovo is delivering on the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) with end-to-end solutions fueling its mission of Smarter AI for All. Technology featured will include ground-breaking AI for Good projects, hybrid AI to empower both individuals and enterprises, and proven ways to fast-track and deploy generative AI.

The company will also discuss its ongoing investment and collaboration with partners to deliver the m ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 03. October 2024

Fiona Cousins, CIBSE President, and Ruth Carter, CEO, will be among the marquee participants

 

CIBSE said it will be conducting CIBSE Week 2024, a series of events focusing on building services engineering, from October 28 to November 1 in Dubai.

CIBSE’s President, Fiona Cousins, and CIBSE’s CEO, Ruth Carter, will be taking a leading role in the planned extensive series of discussions, focusing on climate resilience and progressive strategies for improving building performance. Cousins and Carter will be visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia to participate in key activities that further the cause of building services engineering in the region.

 

The event’s highlights will include conferences that bring together industry stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to retrofitting and climate resilience. Cousins and Carter will engage in strategic ... Read more »

 Hacktivists Escalate Sophisticated, Multi-Vector Assaults on Banking and Financial Services, Government, and Utilities

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) today released findings from its 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70% lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation of attacks involves a range of threat actors, including hacktivists targeting critical infrastructure in the banking and financ ... Read more »

 

LEVA Hotels, a dynamic homegrown hospitality brand, proudly announces the official launch of its 5-star luxury brand, Zen by Leva, at the opening of the Future Hospitality Summit in Dubai. This new addition to the LEVA family will introduce a unique perspective on luxury, with its first property set to open in Saudi Arabia. A sophisticated blend of comfort and discovery, Zen by Leva promises to elevate the 5-star experience by focusing on deeper, more meaningful journeys for its guests.

 

The Journey of LEVA Hotels

 

LEVA Hotels began its story in 2019 with the launch of its first property, a 4-star hotel in Dubai. Since then, the brand has grown exponentially, now managing 11 properties acr ... Read more »

OSLO, Norway - Thursday, 03. October 2024 AETOSWire 
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crayon, a global leader in digital transformation, today announced it has hit four key growth milestones during its 10-year anniversary for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Despite the challenges posed by market dynamics, the company has prevailed, attributing its success to a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Last year, the COVID-19 tech bubble finally burst causing chaos in the global IT market with 262,000 employeesi being laid off. According to Gartner®ii, “The overall IT spending growth rate for 2023 was 3.3%, only a 0.3% increase from 2022. This was largely due to change fatigue among CIOs. Momentum will regain in 2024, with overall IT spending increasing 6.8%.” In May 2023, amidst global market fluctuations, Crayon strengthened its position by entering a four-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWSiii. The agreement expande ... Read more »

Athens, Greece. - Thursday, 03. October 2024 AETOSWire 

 

Saudi traditional arts are set to reach new global audiences as the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) participates in the Saudi Cultural Week in Greece from September 27 to October 1. The event, titled “The Heritage of Two Cultures," explores Saudi heritage through the lens of "Al-Qatt Al-Asiri" art. Wrth offers a series of interactive workshops, including a highlight on the creation of natural dyes and gypsum carving arts with workshops and hands-on community artworks.

As part of Culture Week, five talented Saudi artists lead interactive workshops showcasing the art of gypsum carving with traditional ‘Asiri’ patterns. This unique art form gained international recognition after being inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2017.

Alongside these workshops, visitors can explore the world of natural dyes and witness ... Read more »

• This milestone represents significant progress in Ferring’s manufacturing capabilities to meet anticipated growth in demand for Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg), a gene therapy for people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
• With bladder cancer now the ninth most diagnosed cancer around the world 1, securing the global supply of this innovative bladder-sparing treatment is vital.

 

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferring Pharmaceuticals today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art global manufacturing hub in Finland for the drug substance of its intravesical non-replicating gene therapy Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg). This represents a significant milestone in Ferring’s capabilities and capacity to meet the current and expected growth in demand for this gene therapy for people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

Adstiladrin® (nadofaragene firadenovec-v ... Read more »