TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Monday, 02. December 2024

KnowBe4’s new Artificial Intelligence Defense Agents (AIDA) to advance human risk management

(BUSINESS WIRE)--KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a new innovative suite of AI-native security agents designed to automate and enhance human risk management – AIDA.

AIDA is a suite of agents that enhances the approach to human risk management by leveraging multiple AI technologies to create personalized, adaptive and highly effective training for all end users that actually changes behavior. Underpinning the entire suite of agents is the SmartRisk AgentTM. SmartRisk Agent leverages end user behavioral data from across KnowBe4's products to help measure cyber risk in humans. This agent’s multidimensional Risk Scores are designed to make it easier for security professionals to see potential problems at the user, group ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Nurse Maria Victoria Juan from Philippines, a Consultant at Philippines Army Health Services and Colonel, Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has been announced as the winner of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024 and awarded with USD 250,000 at a prestigious award ceremony held in Bengaluru, India.

Launched in 2021, the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award recognizes the critical role of nurses in healthcare. This year, over 78,000 applications were received from 202 countries, marking a 50% increase from 2023. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, delivered a special message commending the finalists and acknowledging Aster DM Healthcare's efforts in highlighting the importance of nurses.

Nurse Maria said, “As a military nurse from the Philippines, my journey has been defined by a steadfast commitment to service—whether caring in combat zones, ... Read more »

LONDON & KUWAIT CITY -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Holding Limited, (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has signed a definitive agreement to sell IHS Towers’ 70% interest in IHS Kuwait Limited (“IHS Kuwait”) including its approximate 1,675 sites and an additional approximately 700 sites managed in Kuwait to Zain Group. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including government and regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

The terms of the transaction reflect an enterprise value1 of $230 million for the IHS Kuwait portfolio, implying a transaction multiple of 14.2x based on an estimated IHS Kuwait Adjusted EBITDA after leases2. This represents a significant premium compared to the current valuation multiple of the IHS Towers group.

Entering into this agreement ... Read more »

WILMINGTON, Del. - Monday, 02. December 2024 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, announced today that it is promoting its bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber at ISPO, December 3 to 5. The company is showcasing samples featuring the renewable elastane in Hall A3, Stand 101, and offering visitors a fully immersive VR experience to learn about the product. It will also be featured in the Sustainability Hub (Hall A2) and is the subject of a presentation.

Bio-derived LYCRA® EcoMade fiber won two ISPO Textrends Awards for Fall/Winter 2026/27. In the fibers and insulation category, this renewable elastane won a “Top 5 Award,” and a garment made with the same fabric was recognized as a “Selection” in the pants & tights category. The Brazilian activewear and swimwear brand LIVE! produced the fa ... Read more »

CHEONGJU, South Korea - Monday, 02. December 2024 AETOSWire 

This is the first full-stack quantum computer to be installed at the Chungbuk National University campus.
The university will use the system to drive quantum research and education programming.
IQM will deliver and install the system in the first quarter of 2025. This will also be the first quantum computer from IQM in South Korea, and second in the APAC region.
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chungbuk National University (CBNU) today announces the purchase of its first quantum computer from IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers, aimed at driving quantum research and education programming while preparing students for the quantum workforce.

The recent adoption of the quantum computer marks a significant milestone as the first commercial quantum computer to be installed through the Korean government’s official pr ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of The APP Group, a leading Australian Property and Infrastructure leader, as stated in its communication to the market on November 4th, 2024. The company is headquartered in Sydney and delivered revenues of €87 million in 2023.

This acquisition is in line with Bureau Veritas’ LEAP | 28 strategy to expand leadership in Buildings and Infrastructure, diversifying its portfolio and investing in an attractive regional market. It will strengthen the Group’s Buildings and Infrastructure capabilities by adding significant project management assistance expertise to asset owners, as well as construction management, independent project verification and certification and benefiting from a leverageable regional scale.

“I am delighted to welcome our new colleagues from The APP Group. This is a major step ... Read more »

GE HealthCare to acquire 50% stake from Sumitomo Chemical to assume full ownership of NMP, subject to regulatory approvals
As part of GE HealthCare, NMP, already a leading radiopharmaceutical company in Japan, will enhance patient access to next-generation radiopharmaceuticals that enable detection and diagnosis of disease
Acquisition positions NMP to become partner of choice for global innovators looking to bring novel radiopharmaceuticals to Japan and other Asian markets
Transaction bolsters GE HealthCare’s Pharmaceutical Diagnostics segment and demonstrates its commitment to shaping the future of Molecular Imaging
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has agreed to acquire full ownership of Nihon Medi-Physics Co., Ltd (NMP), by purchasing from Sumitomo Chemical (TYO: 4005) the 50% stake it does not already own. As part of GE HealthCare, NMP can build on its expertise developing and manufacturing proprietary and in-licensed radi ... Read more »