(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bureau Veritas is proud to announce that it has been included in the A list for Climate reporting in 2024 by the CDP. In a record-breaking year with 24.800+ corporations, representing more than two-thirds of the global market capitalization, Bureau Veritas ranks amongst the top-tier performers worldwide. Such recognition from one of the most prestigious climate corporate assessments underlines the Group’s strong engagement and commitment to tackling global warming.

This accolade recognizes Bureau Veritas’ concrete actions to mitigate climate risk, accelerate energy transition and push towards a decarbonized economy as part of the Group’s LEAP | 28 strategy which puts sustainability at its core. The company has focused on reducing the carbon footprint of its business activities and is embarking on its 83,000 "Trust Makers" across the world, as well as its clients, partners and suppliers, on this critical journey.

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 REDLANDS, Calif. - Wednesday, 12. February 2025 AETOSWire

The 20th Year of the Premier Event for Developers Welcomes System Architects and Administrators, DevOps and Security Engineers, and Builders

(BUSINESS WIRE)--On March 11, 2025, Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, is hosting the Developer & Technology Summit in Palm Springs, California.

Over the past 20 years, the event—formerly known as the Esri Developer Summit—has evolved significantly to support Esri’s growing user community of developers, system architects and admins, DevOps and security engineers, and builders. This year’s attendees can look forward to an expanded range of technical content covering the latest developer tools and IT implementations. Those attending this year’s conference will learn how to:

    Leverage the latest Esri SDKs, open-source libraries, and data services to build cutting ... Read more »

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Wednesday, 12. February 2025

Integrated solution built on the Experian Ascend Platform accelerates how financial institutions manage regulatory compliance, operational risk and model governance

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Experian, a leading global data and technology company, and ValidMind, a leader in model risk management solutions, today announced a strategic partnership designed to transform how financial institutions manage regulatory compliance, operational risk and model governance.

The partnership combines the advanced data, analytics and modelling power of the Experian Ascend Platform with ValidMind’s leading solution for model governance and documentation automation. The integrated solution addresses some of the most pressing challenges that financial institutions face, including regulatory compliance, operational inefficiencies, and the need for scalable governance solutions.

A New Era of Compliance and Efficiency

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CHICAGO 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, announced the launch of its new Strategic Analytics & Insights organization. By integrating Advanced Analytics Consulting, Consumer & Marketing Insights, and BASES—and leveraging NIQ’s extensive datasets—this new group will help clients simplify and accelerate decision-making. This reinforces NIQ’s commitment to delivering unparalleled value to clients through comprehensive market research and consumer insights, underscoring its dedication to providing clients with the Full View™.

Strategic Analytics & Insights will develop powerful and actionable growth roadmaps around four key practice areas:

Consumer Behavior and Insights: Translate human insights into powerful growth strategies

Innovation Powered by BASES: Create the innovations, from idea, product, and activation, that grow your business

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MEUDON, France - Wednesday, 12. February 2025 AETOSWire Print 

New solution allows Enterprises to accelerate and secure passwordless implementation by managing FIDO security passkeys at scale simply and efficiently
Provides full control of the entire FIDO key lifecycle to IT and facilitates accelerated FIDO adoption
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Thales, the leading global technology and security provider, today announced the launch of OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management, a new solution to help large organizations successfully deploy and manage FIDO security passkeys at scale. This announcement reflects Thales’s commitment to provide its customers with a seamless and secure passwordless journey.

OneWelcome FIDO Key Lifecycle Management combines an interoperable management platform with Thales hardware FIDO security keys (passkeys) specifically designed by Thales for use i ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cain International (“Cain”) and Ares Management Credit funds (“Ares”) have together entered exclusivity to acquire a significant stake in The Hundred franchise, Trent Rockets. Following a competitive bidding process, Cain and Ares won the auction as the preferred private investors and will now enter an eight-week exclusivity period to finalise legal agreements.

Cain, a partnership between Jonathan Goldstein and Eldridge Industries, manages over $17 billion in AUM, with key investments in lifestyle and entertainment, including Aman, The St. James, Delano, Maslow’s Group, Prezzo, and Swingers. Goldstein also serves on the board of Chelsea FC. The transaction marks Cain’s first direct investment in a professional sports club.

Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of Cain International, said: "Sport has an unparalleled ability to unite communities, create lasting memories, and drive economic impact. At Cain, we see Trent Rock ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sisvel, Europe’s largest and longest-established patent pool operator, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to reassess the proposed EU regulation on standard essential patents. This move aligns with the principles spelled out in the Draghi report and the EU’s new agenda on competitiveness and reinforces European leadership in standards-related innovation.

Sisvel shares the Commission’s aims of increasing transparency around SEPs, reducing transaction costs and facilitating licence agreements on FRAND terms. Indeed, these are the challenges we work hard to solve every day as a patent pool operator. However, we spoke out against the proposed regulation from the very beginning because we felt strongly that it did not advance those aims. Instead, it jeopardised European global leadership in connectivity R&D and standards-setting by saddling innovators with a new and burdensome layer of bureaucracy, while p ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 12. February 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Prime Dubai, a leading health insurance and employee benefits brokerage, has made headlines by winning two prestigious awards at the Annual Cigna Healthcare Broker Awards held on February 6, 2025, at the Rockfish Restaurant, Hotel Jumeirah Al-Naseem, Dubai.

The brokerage was recognized as the Broker of the Year 2024 for both the Individual and SME segments, marking a significant milestone with the SME award being won for the first time.

The SME award further validates Pacific Prime Dubai’s efforts in promoting health and wellness in the region with technologies developed in-house: Prime Care Portal is an advanced web platform for streamlining employee benefits administration. It allows HR teams to efficiently manage member details, track claims, and generate custom reports, all at no ... Read more »

TOKYO
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical” or the “Company”) today announced that it has made a decision to purchase Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s most widely circulated cryptocurrency. This purchase, totaling equivalent to 1 billion yen, is part of the company’s strategic initiatives which aim to build a robust financial base that supports long-term enterprise value creation through the flexible and efficient cash management in response to macroeconomic conditions.

Cryptocurrencies are gaining attention as a new store of value and are recognized as a means of improving financial stability through diversification. Particularly during periods of inflation, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can serve as an effective asset preservation tool. Bitcoin, as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and with a limited supply, is expected to experience long-term value appreciation and is i ... Read more »

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, 12. February 2025

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) is celebrating the success of the inaugural 2025 SFA International Sporting Events, which combined the SFA Expo and the Riyadh Marathon. Held from February 5-7, 2025, the SFA Expo took place at the JAX District, while the Riyadh Marathon followed on February 8, 2025.

The SFA Expo attracted 35,359 visitors, with interactive sports zones, fitness classes, health exhibits, and engaging panel discussions, and a B2B lounge for industry professionals. The Primal Race functional fitness competition on February 7 was another major attraction.

The 2025 Riyadh Marathon saw 40,494 participants from 131 countries, an impressive jump from 20,000 runners in 2024. It was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Sport, the Saudi Arabian Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation, and Amanat AlRiyadh.

Four races took place: the f ... Read more »

LONDON - Wednesday, 12. February 2025 AETOSWire

AI's Breakneck Growth is Outpacing Governance—Executives Struggle to Balance Innovation with Accountability and Ethics, Raising Red Flags for the Future of AI Adoption

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- New research from NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, reveals that businesses are racing to adopt AI, yet a responsibility gap threatens to undermine progress. More than 80% of executives acknowledge that leadership, governance, and workforce readiness are failing to keep pace with AI advancements—putting investment, security, and public trust at risk.

The report, The AI Responsibility Gap: Why Leadership is the Missing Link, draws insight from more than 2,300 C-suite leaders and decision-makers across 34 countries, uncovering the urgent need for a leadership-driven mandate to align AI innovation with ethical responsibility.

“The enthusiasm for AI is undeniable, but our findi ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Williams Racing and Atlassian are thrilled to announce a long-term title partnership that will usher in a new era for the iconic Formula 1 team as Atlassian Williams Racing.

Williams, the joint-second most successful team in F1 history with 114 wins, 9 Constructors’ Championships and 7 Drivers’ Championships is joining forces with Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software whose world-class platform serves over 300,000 customers across the globe.

This partnership unites two organisations driven by teamwork: Atlassian’s AI-powered collaboration software empowers teams of 10 to 10,000+ people so they can plan and track work, align on goals and unleash knowledge seamlessly. For almost 50 years Williams has been competing in F1 which is the ultimate test of teamwork across a range of disciplines in pursuit of sporting success.

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London, United Kingdom - Wednesday, 12. February 2025 AETOSWire 

MAG, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, is set to participate in the Blackburn Dubai Property Expo, taking place on 22-23 February at Stanley House Hotel & Spa, UK. The developer will showcase its flagship project, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside, part of the Keturah Resort, presenting a unique opportunity for an unparalleled lifestyle with unmatched service and amenities.

Dubai's real estate sector continues to see strong growth, driven by HNWIs seeking luxury developments. With nearly 740 branded residences globally and that figure expected to double by 2031, Dubai is a key player, with 140 projects in the pipeline. In H1 2024, branded residences made up 7.2% of all property transactions, generating $7.8 billion—12.6% of last year’s total transaction value. These properties offer premium pricing and strong rental yields, making them an attract ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, 12. February 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Companies that integrate financial and sustainability data are gaining a competitive edge. According to Workiva Inc.’s (NYSE: WK) 2025 Executive Benchmark Survey of 1,600 global leaders, 97% of executives say sustainability reporting will be a business advantage within two years, and 96% of investors agree it strengthens financial performance.

Despite policy uncertainty, leaders are not changing course. Over 10,000 companies and institutions (a 29% year-over-year increase) have set science-based decarbonization targets or committed to doing so, while 24 U.S. States and over 190 countries remain aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement, signaling that long-term commitments are holding firm.

Executives see integrated reporting as essential for resilience and growth. “CEOs are making choices today that will shape their business for years to come,” said Julie Iskow, CEO of Workiva. ... Read more »

 Lewisville High School students attend immersive STEM Day for hands-on learning

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in science, innovation, and furthering young women’s education marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 with an exploratory event aimed to inspire the next generation of female STEM leaders. According to UNESCO, “Women make up only 35% of students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study in higher education" (UNESCO, 2020).

Thirty students from Lewisville High School – Harmon Campus arrived at Mary Kay’s Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing / R&D Center (R3) in Lewisville, TX, where they were greeted with an inspiring welcome and personal STEM career journey from Nichole Jones-Dooley, Vice President of Manufacturing North America at Mary Kay. Students then embarked on a guided tour of the state-of-the-art facility, learning about ... Read more »