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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced the appointment of Wissam Jabre as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 10, 2025. Jabre brings over 20 years of experience leading finance organizations and a strong track record of value creation and disciplined operational management. Jabre’s appointment follows the previously announced planned retirement of Mike Berry, who served as NetApp’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the last five years.

“We are thrilled to welcome Wissam to our leadership team,” said George Kurian, Chief Executive Officer. “His decades of financial experience will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our visionary approach for a data-driven future. As a seasoned CFO and proven leader in building high-performance finance teams, Wissam will play a pivotal role working across the business to drive ... Read more »

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JESI, Italy - 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Diatech Pharmacogenetics announced an expansion of its collaboration with Merck Serono Middle East Ltd., affiliates of Merck KGaA (“Merck”). The collaboration aims to improve patient access to RAS biomarker testing in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide1. In 2020, more than 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer and more than 930,000 deaths due to colorectal cancer were estimated to have occurred worldwide. Large geographical variations in incidence and mortality rates were observed. The incidence rates were highest in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the mortality rates were highest in Eastern Europe. By 2040 the burden of colorectal cancer will increase to 3.2 million new cases per year (an increase of 63%) and 1. ... Read more »

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NASSAU, The Bahamas - Thursday, 30. January 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Supreme Court of The Bahamas today approved an agreement for the Joint Official Liquidators (JOLs) of FTX Digital Markets Ltd. (FTX DM) to subordinate the Securities Commission of The Bahamas’ (the Commission) $221.55 million regulatory claim against FTX DM.

The Court-approved “Claim Subordination Agreement” between the JOLs and the Commission enables the reprioritisation of the payment of all customers and other creditors of FTX DM, including any interest due to FTX DM customers, ahead of the Commission’s “Allowed Regulatory Claim”.

The JOLs’ request was based on its powers to enter into agreements and perform its obligations pursuant to the Amended Global Settlement Agreement (GSA), dated 12 August 2024. Justice L Klein sanctioned the agreement between the JOLs and the Commission on 29 January 2025.

The Commission’s regulatory clai ... Read more »

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 RABAT, Morocco - Wednesday, 29. January 2025 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with the Kingdom of Morocco, a key ally in its mission to grow innovation across Africa and boost investments into the tourism sector of the region.

In an official visit to the Kingdom, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili celebrated its achievements in growing tourism and making the sector a pillar of economic diversification and sustainable growth. According to the latest UN Tourism data, Morocco welcomed 17.4 million international tourists in 2024, a 20% increase on 2023, making it the most-visited country in all of Africa.

Investment Guidelines for Morocco launched
To support the further growth of tourism across the Kingdom, in Rabat, UN Tourism officially launched “Tourism Doing Business ... Read more »

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LONDON - Wednesday, 29. January 2025


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best will attend the 49th General Assembly and Conference of the Fédération des Sociétés d’Assurances de Droit National Africaines (FANAF), which is to be held 22-26 February in Marrakech, Morocco. The theme of this year’s conference is, “What Levers for Inclusive and Sustainable Insurance Development in Africa?”

William Mills, senior director, Market Development, and Dr. Edem Kuenyehia, director, Market Development & Communications, and in his capacity as AM Best’s director for Market Development in Africa, will be in attendance at the conference.

The delegation from AM Best will be holding bilateral meetings during the event, in the Palais des Congres, Marrakech. To schedule a meeting with the AM Best delegation, please email charlotte.shoesmith@ambest.com.

More information about the conference is available at https://www.fanaf2025.org/.

AM Be ... Read more »

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RALEIGH, N.C. - 
New Research Suggests that People Seek Aesthetic Treatments to Align Inner Self with Outward Appearance

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, today announced the findings of its inaugural global study, Pillars of Confidence: Global Insights on Aesthetics and Self-Affirmation. The study explored the role confidence plays in daily life and overall well-being, as well as the connection between our internal selves and outward expression.

As part of its Confidence to Be platform, Merz Aesthetics surveyed 15,000 adults from around the world who have had an aesthetic treatment in the past or are open to having one in the near future. The Pillars of Confidence study revealed that a global majority of study participants have a strong sense of self-confidence, with 72% agreeing with the statement, “I am confident in who I am.”

The findings of the Pillars of Confidence ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced that it has scheduled its conference call to discuss the financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. The call will be hosted on Thursday, February 27 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time by Bob Courteau, interim chief executive officer and chair, and Blaine Fitzgerald, chief financial officer, followed by a question and answer period. The Company will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-end after the close of markets on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Advance call registration

Participants must register in advance for the live call. After registering, instructions on how to join the call will automatically be emailed, including dial-in information as well as a unique pincode. At the time of the call, registered participants will dial in using the numbers from the confirmation email, and upon entering their ... Read more »

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NOIDA, India & SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, 28. January 2025

Experience the power of seamless app testing on the Samsung Galaxy S25 series exclusively on LambdaTest, ahead of the official launch.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--LambdaTest, a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, announced that the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, are now live on LambdaTest’s real devices platform, a full week ahead of the official retail launch date of February 7.

This makes LambdaTest the first in the market to offer developers and testers worldwide the opportunity to run manual and automated tests at scale on the latest Samsung Galaxy real devices before anyone else.

From web to mobile applications, users can now seamlessly validate their app’s performance, compatibility, and user experience on Samsung’s flagship S25 series—days before it reaches the hands of consumers.

Maya ... Read more »

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TAMPA BAY, Fla. 
New KnowBe4 endeavor led by cybersecurity experts to publish insights into the latest human risk management threats
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced its new Threat Labs to mitigate human-targeted cybersecurity attacks.

This initiative specializes in researching and mitigating email threats and phishing attacks, using a combination of expert analysis and crowdsourced intelligence. The cybersecurity researchers and analysts behind KnowBe4 Threat Labs discover and investigate the latest phishing techniques and develop strategies to preemptively combat these threats.

“KnowBe4 Threat Labs is a momentous step forward in providing actionable intelligence on emerging cyber risks related to human risk management,” said Dr. Martin Kraemer, security awareness advocate, KnowBe4. “This intelligence is based on continuous mo ... Read more »

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 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lenovo is proud to announce that it has achieved all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. This recognition underscores Lenovo's technical expertise, dedication to innovation, and proven ability to deliver exceptional customer outcomes in alignment with Microsoft's cloud solution areas.

The six prestigious designations achieved by Lenovo include:

  • Solutions Partner for Business Applications

  • Solutions Partner for Data and AI (Azure)

  • Solutions Partner for Digital and App Innovation (Azure)

  • Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure)

  • Solutions Partner for Modern Work

  • Solutions Partner for Security

"Earning all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations is a testament to Lenovo’s commitment to in ... Read more »

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 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lenovo is proud to announce that it has achieved all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. This recognition underscores Lenovo's technical expertise, dedication to innovation, and proven ability to deliver exceptional customer outcomes in alignment with Microsoft's cloud solution areas.

The six prestigious designations achieved by Lenovo include:

  • Solutions Partner for Business Applications

  • Solutions Partner for Data and AI (Azure)

  • Solutions Partner for Digital and App Innovation (Azure)

  • Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure)

  • Solutions Partner for Modern Work

  • Solutions Partner for Security

"Earning all six Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations is a testament to Lenovo’s commitment to in ... Read more »

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MOORESTOWN, N.J. - Wednesday, 29. January 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation providing solutions for document, mail and warehouse automation, has reached a significant milestone in 2025 as it celebrates 50 years under the ownership of the Stevens family. OPEX continues to thrive under what is now the second and third generations of Stevens family leadership, a remarkable achievement that speaks to the company’s resilience, innovative spirit, and long-term success in a highly competitive marketplace.

“We are deeply proud to have served as a trusted industry partner for five decades and counting, creating customized solutions that help our clients improve workflow, reduce costs and drive efficiencies in infrastructure,” said David Stevens, President and CEO at OPEX. “We attribute our longevity to the core values my parents established and that we live by every day―fosterin ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 41st HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 11th HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, will return in March 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and AsiaWorld-Expo respectively. Under the theme Symphony of Sparkles, the twin jewellery shows are expected to gather over 4,000 exhibitors globally, showcasing finished jewellery, loose stones and raw materials.

 

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LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, 28. January 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced it will report earnings after market close on February 27, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast on that date to discuss the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results and the 2025 outlook at 5:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Pacific time.

A live webcast of the event will be available on Rimini Street’s Investor Relations site via the Rimini Street IR events link and directly via the webcast link. Dial-in participants can access the conference by dialing 1-800-836-8184.

A replay of the webcast will be available for one year following the event.

About Rimini Street, Inc.

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a global provide ... Read more »

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