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Strategic partnership to drive full-scale industrialization of lidar technology, with a strong focus on quality, reliability and sustainability

The acquisition combines Cepton's cutting-edge lidar technology with Koito's global automotive expertise, paving the way for new advancements in safe autonomy.
By joining forces with Koito, Cepton will accelerate the global commercialization of its lidar solutions across automotive and smart infrastructure markets.
The integration of Cepton will expand Koito’s business platform, setting industry standards in mass-market lidar adoption for next-generation mobility solutions.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton” or the “Company”), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition by KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. (“Koito”) (TSE: 7276), a leading tier o ... Read more »

MADRID - Wednesday, 08. January 2025

RAISING combines the company's business expertise in data science to develop advanced AI-based solutions.
This new division includes technological tools such as ad-machina, Gauss AI, and Trust Generative AI, offering innovative solutions for measuring and optimizing marketing strategies.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Making Science (BME Growth: MAKS), a technology and digital marketing consultancy specializing in e-commerce and digital transformation, has announced the launch of RAISING, its new technology division that combines the company's business expertise with data science to develop advanced solutions based on Artificial Intelligence. This new venture aims to transform brands' marketing strategies through predictive, generative, and automated AI technologies, optimizing results throughout the entire funnel.

AI-based solutions to transform marketing

RAISING integrates cutting-edge tools th ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, 08. January 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is excited to introduce the LS550G, an ultra-compact multi-constellation GNSS module engineered for fast and accurate positioning. With its 5mm x 5mm x 1.05mm form factor, the LS550G is the ideal solution for power- and space-sensitive applications, especially those that require very thin modules including portable and wearable devices.

The LS550G GNSS module supports concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS and SBAS constellations, enhancing satellite visibility, reducing time to first fix, and improving positioning accuracy, particularly in dense urban environments. Equipped with dual integrated LNA, TCXO and RTC, the module offers high sensitivity, enabling accurate positioning, fast acquisition, and reliable performance even in challenging conditions.

The System-in-Package (SIP) technology min ... Read more »

ITASCA, Ill. 
Strategic deal strengthens global freight forwarder’s position in technology logistics market
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, is proud to announce that it has completed an agreement to purchase Krupp Trucking LLC’s (“Krupp”) business. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the St. Louis-based freight forwarder specializing in the transportation of high-value goods, transferred all its assets and teammates to AIT and commenced operations as the AIT-St. Louis office.

The acquisition bolsters AIT’s strategic investment in the global logistics marketplace by aligning complementary strengths, particularly in the high-value technology logistics sector.

“We see a powerful synergy between our two organizations,” said AIT’s Chief Development Officer, Ray Fennelly. “This partnership combines AIT’s vast global network and vigorous governan ... Read more »

ATLANTA - Wednesday, 08. January 2025 AETOSWire Print 

Acquisitions Accelerate Plan to Provide Healthcare Customers with End-to-End Temperature-Controlled Solutions Across Europe

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide industry-leading, complex healthcare logistics solutions across Europe.

The acquisitions further enhance the end-to-end capabilities available to UPS Healthcare customers, who increasingly need temperature-controlled and time-critical logistics solutions globally. Frigo-Trans’ network includes temperature-controlled warehousing ranging from cryopreservation (-196°C) to ambient (+15° to +25°C) as well as Pan-European cold chain transportation. This combined with the logistics solutions brought by BPL’s time-critical freight forwarding capabilities further ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a landmark step towards advancing cancer care in the Middle East, BOSTON ONCOLOGY ARABIA and SPIMACO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to localize the production of advanced oral oncology treatments in the Kingdom. Announced at the CPHI Middle East conference, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes, fostering local expertise, and contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for healthcare transformation.

Pioneering Pharmaceutical Localization

Focused on the transfer of technology and knowledge, the collaboration will enable the parties to commercialize essential oral oncology medications domestically. The initiative not only improves access to life-saving treatments, but also strengthens the Kingdom’s industrial and healthcare infrastructure.

“This agreement marks a significant milestone toward ensuring that patients in Saudi Arabia and beyond have access to world-c ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, 08. January 2025

-- Recognized by the Guinness World Records™ for "TOKYO Night & Light" --

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- In an effort to revitalize nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been showcasing projection mapping art year-round at one of its iconic landmarks, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1. Using light and sound, this initiative has transformed the building into a dynamic canvas for artistic expression. Since its inception, approximately 430,000 visitors* have enjoyed this spectacular display.

Following the success of the first installment featuring "Godzilla," which premiered this spring, the second chapter, TOKYO GODZILLAs, debuted on Saturday, November 30. On its opening night, the original Godzilla appeared in Citizen’s Plaza to mark the occasion with a countdown to the first screening. The event drew large crowds, including domestic and international tourists as well ... Read more »

The Apollo Group to Leverage 55-Year Track Record to Provide Award-Winning, Full-Service Hospitality Management Services to the Cruise Industry

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Apollo Group (“Apollo” or the “Company”), the leading provider of full-service hospitality management services to the cruise industry, has announced a transformative growth investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. ("Oaktree"). Apollo specializes in essential and turnkey hospitality services including crew management, food services, food and beverage distribution, end-to-end procurement and logistics and other related services. This investment will enable Apollo to continue to provide best in class service to its existing customer base while expanding its capabilities in food and beverage distribution.

"As we explored potential investment partners, Oaktree stood out because of its hands on approach and storied history of successful investing ... Read more »

HOUSTON - Wednesday, 08. January 2025 AETOSWire 

SLB will use AI to enable repeatable delivery of consistent and cost-efficient wells
Projects will span across UK North Sea, Trinidad and Tobago, Gulf of Mexico and others
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a series of major drilling contracts by Shell to support capital-efficient energy development across its deep- and ultra-deepwater assets in the UK North Sea, Trinidad and Tobago, the Gulf of Mexico and others.

The projects, which will be delivered over a three-year timeframe, will combine SLB’s AI-enabled digital drilling capabilities with its expertise in ultra-deepwater environments. This approach will help SLB to repeatably and predictably deliver more consistent wells that improve cost efficiencies.

“We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Shell through the fulfillment of these multi-region d ... Read more »

The AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region gives customers more choice to run workloads and securely store data in Thailand while serving end users with even lower latency

New Region reflects AWS’s long-term commitment to meeting high demand for cloud services in Thailand and across Asia Pacific

AWS plans to invest more than $5 billion and support an average of more than 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually in Thailand, adding approximately $10 billion to Thailand’s GDP

Active customers in Thailand and across Southeast Asia include 2C2P, Ascend Money, Bank of Ayudhya, Big Data Institute, The Center of Excellence in Digital and AI for Mental Health, Charoen Pokphand Group, Dailitech, Digital Government Development Agency, ECV, G-Able, KASIKORN Business-Technology Group, Metro Systems, NTT DATA, Stock Exchange of Thailand, and many others innovating on AWS

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amazon Web Services, In ... Read more »