Middle East Embraces Digital Transformation with Launch of Innovative HR Platform

• TASC Outsourcing launches TASC 360 HR onboarding, company incorporation, and government service automation platform to cut processes by 50%.
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NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France - Wednesday, 23. October 2024

Refocused portfolio with ongoing acquisitions acceleration, in line with the LEAP | 28 strategy;
2024 revenue outlook upgraded

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Q3 2024 Key figures1

› Revenue of EUR 1,547.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, up 8.8% year-on-year and up 13.0% organically,
› Strong organic growth from all businesses compared to the third quarter of 2023: with Industry at +23.8%, Certification at +17.7%, Marine & Offshore at +13.2%, Buildings & Infrastructure at +9.3%, Agri-Food & Commodities at +8.5% and Consumer Products Services at +7.5%,
› Positive scope effect of 0.5% in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting the accelerated pace of acquisitions with multiple bolt-on deals (+1.1% contribution) realized net of disposals (-0.6% contribution),
› Negative currency impact of 4.7%, resulting from the strength of the euro against most currenc ... Read more »

STOCKHOLM & SAN CARLOS, Calif. - 
Trustly’s Open Banking Payments Continue Record Performance

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trustly, the global leader in Open Banking Payments, is on track towards processing $100 billion in Total Payments Value (TPV) in 2024, underscoring a substantial shift in the payments industry as merchants worldwide continue to explore card alternatives. To date, over 112 million consumers have used Trustly’s products globally, showcasing the appeal of Pay by Bank options at checkout.

Trustly, Inc., the Americas division of Trustly AB, is projected to process record TPV amounts in 2024, representing a 33% year-over-year growth. Bringing its TPV to date to $92.5 billion. Additionally, Trustly, Inc. has enabled billers and telcos to process over $400 billion in bill payments since its launch.

In North America, much of this success can be attributed to the intelligence of Trustly, Inc.’s risk engine, whic ... Read more »

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. & LOS ANGELES -
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ANANDA Scientific Inc., a research focused bio-pharmaceutical company, and the Semel Institute for Neuroscience at Geffen School of Medicine UCLA today announced the commencement of a clinical trial evaluating Nantheia™ ATL5, an investigational drug combining cannabidiol (CBD) with ANANDA’s proprietary delivery technology, to evaluate the efficacy of cannabidiol for smoking cessation. (Clinical Trials.gov Identifier:NCT06218056)

This trial is being led by principal investigator Edythe London, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences as well as Molecular and Medicinal Pharmacology at the Semel Institute, Geffen School of Medicine UCLA. Funding for this trial is through a grant provided by the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research.

“We are excited to have commenced this clinical trial with Nantheia™ ATL5 in collaboration with Ananda,” said ... Read more »

BELGRADE, Serbia - Wednesday, 23. October 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, and TÜV SÜD, one of the world's leading testing and certification companies and an EU Notified Body (No. 0123) for 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED), have announced that the Quectel EG91-EX LTE Cat 1 module has been awarded the EU Type Examination Certificate for RED Cybersecurity. This certification confirms that the module complies with the cybersecurity requirements outlined in RED DA, providing Quectel customers with assurance in the module’s robust cybersecurity features.

"In today's IoT environment, the security of modules used in IoT devices is paramount. Receiving EU RED certification is another step to demonstrate to our customers that we’re serious about security and compliance," commented Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO of Quectel Wireless Solutions. "The EG91-EX in this instance h ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has released its latest model of Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio P5 Series, including the  ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, is proud to introduce its Parental Controls solution, now certified with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) and GDPR-K badges. Xsolla’s enhanced Parental Controls offer game developers an integrated solution to safeguard young gamers while enabling parents to manage and control their children's access to digital payments, ensuring secure transactions.

As developers begin to embrace direct-to-consumer strategies, such as web shops, to complement platform sales, they face new challenges around compliance. While platforms manage many regulatory issues, games sold directly to consumers must navigate complexities that platforms previously shielded the ... Read more »

This certification will further enhance VeriSilicon’s advantages in automotive functional safety ADAS camera ISP solutions

(BUSINESS WIRE)--VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced that its DeWarp Processing IP DW200-FS has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL B automotive functional safety certification. The certificate was issued by TÜV NORD, an international inspection and certification institution.

VeriSilicon’s DW200-FS IP leverages advanced pixel mapping algorithms and cache-based data prefetch architecture, delivering high efficiency and ultra-low bandwidth consumption in image distortion processing. The DW200-FS IP supports multiple grid sampling specifications, including 1x1, 4x4, and 16x16, achieving an optimal balance between processing precision and bandwidth across various application scenarios. Its high-performance pixel mapping capabilities can be widely used to correct distortion from fi ... Read more »

 Identity-first security platform is the only solution that proactively addresses multiple attack vectors across the entire software development lifecycle

(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to rising software supply chain attacks, BlueFlag Security is delivering enhanced capabilities within its platform for software development life cycle (SDLC) security and governance that ensure a more secure, resilient, and trustworthy development environment. Since launching in March 2024, BlueFlag has expanded the platform’s four core pillars, introduced automated and guided remediation, and added support for addition ... Read more »

OTTAWA, Ontario - Wednesday, 23. October 2024 AETOSWire

Supply chain orchestration ranked 2nd among all software companies

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, has made a strong showing in Newsweek’s inaugural list of Canada’s Most Responsible Companies 2025. The Ottawa-based software company placed 38th out of the 700 companies evaluated. The list is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Canada’s Most Responsible Companies 2025 considers all three pillars of ESG: environment, social and corporate governance. Carbon emissions and energy usage were the major environmental considerations; diversity, equity and work safety were analyzed in the social pillar; transparency and ethical behavior were key topics in governance.

“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek,” said John ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, today announced the acquisition of Aligned Incentives, an innovative provider of AI-powered sustainability planning solutions. This strategic move enhances Bureau Veritas' capabilities in Scope 3 emissions analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA). Aligned Incentives is recognized for its top tier AI technology and deep expertise in sustainability metrics, positioning it at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of sustainability impact assessment. This acquisition represents a pivotal step in Bureau Veritas' LEAP | 28 strategy, establishing a new stronghold in sustainability transition services.

The acquisition of Aligned Incentives augments Bureau Veritas’ capabilities to build trust with global, granular sustainability data, designed to support its clients as they monitor their Scope 3 impact. Aligned Incentives' system, which combines top-tier life ... Read more »