TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Tuesday, 29. April 2025

Founder Stu Sjouwerman Named Executive Chairman

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, announced that cybersecurity industry veteran Bryan Palma has been appointed president and chief executive officer of KnowBe4, effective May 5. KnowBe4’s founder and current chief executive officer Stu Sjouwerman has transitioned to the role of executive chairman.

Palma is a highly regarded technology executive with over twenty-five years of experience and a proven track record of scaling global technology enterprises by driving profitable growth, improving customer experience, and delivering operational agility. Most recently, he was the chief executive officer of Trellix, a multi-billion dollar cybersecurity market leader formed through the merger of FireEye and McAfee Enterprise. Prior to joining Trellix, he guided some of the ... Read more »

Nearly half of drivers already pay monthly subscription for automotive digital services OEMs say predictive maintenance, enhanced safety features and autonomous driving features most likely to drive recurring revenue OEMs view interfaces APIs, digital sims and infotainment systems areas at risk of hacking (BUSINESS WIRE)--Research from Cubic³, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, emphasises the opportunities and challenges facing automotive OEMs as they persuade drivers to buy and subscribe to in-vehicle digital services, such as predictive maintenance, safety features and autonomous driving. Boston Consulting Group forecasts the software-defined vehicle (SDV) market will create over $650 billion value potential by 2030. The survey of 8,000 consumers (equally split between the US, UK, Germany and Japan) and 60 global OEM executives finds that the challenge for OEMs is how to persuade and prove to drivers the benefits of paying for digital services, which con ... Read more »

GHENT, Belgium -
Industry veteran Robert J. Dempsey Appointed Chairman of the Board to Guide Strategic Growth in Europe and the U.S.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Azalea (A-zuh-lay-ah) Vision, a HealthTech company engineering the future of sight, today announced the first closing of its €15 million Series A funding round, raising €9 million along with the appointment of Robert J. Dempsey as Chairman of the Board to guide strategic growth in the European and U.S. markets.

"Strong participation from repeat investors in this Series A milestone reaffirms their trust in our medical device and innovation for the future of intelligent ocular health,” said Enrique Vega, CEO of Azalea Vision. “Additional funding in this round from SPRIM Global Investments and Afrimobility, along with a strategic investor who remains undisclosed, further emphasizes the confidence in our platform. The appointment of Robert J. Dempsey, a highly regarded leader in the ophtha ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting seven mega events, including Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle (27-30 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HKCEC); the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong (held concurrently at AsiaWorld-Expo); and the Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference (28-30 April at the HKCEC). The events are set to draw some 6,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, serving as a bridge connecting Hong Kong's creative industries with Mainland China and international markets while reinforcing the city’s positioning as a regional creative hub.

Gifts & Premium Fair celebrates four decades of ... Read more »

HONG KONG - Tuesday, 29. April 2025

Premium content platforms on the open internet enable precise consumer engagement

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Trade Desk, a leading global advertising technology company, today announced access to premium CTV inventory from industry leaders Viu, iQiyi, TCL Channel is now available across the region. This collaboration empowers advertisers to reach audiences more effectively by leveraging premium content on the open internet, significantly enhancing advertising performance. The partnerships span key markets across Asia-Pacific, including Hong Kong, as well as the Middle East and South Africa.

As viewer preferences continue to evolve, CTV platforms offering premium content are experiencing rapid growth and expansion, creating new opportunities for advertisers worldwide. The surge in the CTV advertising market has also driven a growing number of content platforms to transition from subscription-based video-on-demand (SVOD) m ... Read more »

BEIJING - Tuesday, 29. April 2025 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVA) (“SINOVAC” or the “Company”), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, today announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) issued a public letter to shareholders in response to hostile actions and false claims by Vivo Capital and certain other parties (the “Vivo group”) against the legitimate and lawful actions of the Board.

Dear Shareholders,

We are writing to set the record straight in response to the Vivo group’s recent press releases, lawsuits and other actions against SINOVAC and the Board, particularly those related to the Board’s decision to declare a cash dividend of US$55.00 per common share to SINOVAC shareholders. The Vivo group is now attempting to block the special dividend payments to you via lawsuits and by sending threatening letters and messages to the Compan ... Read more »

SHANGHAI - Tuesday, 29. April 2025

Providing one-stop custom service from chip design and verification to automotive-grade certification

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- VeriSilicon (688521.SH) recently announced that its automotive-grade high-performance intelligent driving system-on-chip (SoC) design platform has been verified and successfully implemented in customer projects. Leveraging VeriSilicon’s Silicon Platform as a Service (SiPaaS) business model, this platform provides robust technical support for high-performance computing applications such as autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

VeriSilicon’s chip design process has obtained ISO 26262 automotive functional safety management system certification, enabling the company to provide global customers with one-stop custom service for their automotive chips that meet functional safety requirements. Combined with its extensive portfolio of automotive-grade IPs and complete ... Read more »

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is thrilled to share that Prof. Winka Dubbeldam has been appointed as the next Director and Chief Executive Officer of SCI-Arc. A globally recognized Dutch architect, educator, and leader in design innovation, Winka will officially assume the ro ... Read more »

MINNEAPOLIS - Tuesday, 29. April 2025 AETOSWire Print 

Deal includes exclusive long-term whey protein supply agreement

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Actus Nutrition (“Actus”), a leading vertically-integrated nutritional ingredients manufacturer and portfolio company of Butterfly Equity (“Butterfly”), today finalized an agreement to purchase a 99,000 sq. ft. processing facility from Foremost Farms USA (“Foremost Farms”). The facility, located in Sparta, WI, currently manufactures whey protein products, which Actus will continue producing at the location. As part of the deal, Actus and Foremost Farms will begin a long-term exclusive, network wide whey protein partnership supporting growth for both organizations. Actus plans to invest significant capital into the facility to increase capacity and expand its capabilities.

“We’ll be able to hit the ground ru ... Read more »

LOS ANGELES 
The Trade Desk is the first global technology platform to integrate new-to-market audiences
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIQ, a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced a strategic global collaboration with The Trade Desk, a global leader in advertising technology. The collaboration will integrate NIQ's consumer intelligence and global insights on shopping behaviors into The Trade Desk’s platform, supporting marketers to plan and activate ad campaigns more accurately.

These new-to-market audiences, now available on The Trade Desk's media buying platform, will enable advertisers to reach their desired audiences in global markets, with effectiveness and precision. "Our collaboration with The Trade Desk represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide actionable insights across the advertising industry, at a global scale," said Joshua Pisano, Global Head of Product, Media at NIQ. "By integrating NIQ&r ... Read more »

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Tuesday, 29. April 2025 AETOSWire 

Comprehensive storage security capabilities elevate best practices for cyber resiliency

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced new data security capabilities that help customers strengthen their cyber resiliency. Security teams can now leverage NetApp, the most secure storage on the planet, to take a proactive approach to data security at the storage layer and strengthen their overall security posture.

Advancements in technology drive a cycle of innovation for cyber threats and cybersecurity countermeasures alike. The increasing accessibility of AI has enabled malicious actors to automate cyberattacks, requiring businesses to use machine learning to automate threat detection. And as quantum computing approaches viability, businesses urgently need to protect their data from malicious hackers who may look to steal and store sensitive i ... Read more »

BRISBANE, Australia - Tuesday, 29. April 2025 AETOSWire 

Two independent clinical studies have demonstrated that Microba’s MetaPanel™ test identifies gastrointestinal pathogens in >35% of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients experiencing flare, with >60% of these missed by current routine testing methods.
These findings have the potential to shift treatment protocols and provide a new path to remission for IBD patients, avoiding unnecessary therapy escalation or surgery.
Microba partners with Colonoscopy Clinic and Integrated Gut Health, one of Australia’s largest private gastroenterology services, to embed microbial diagnostic testing into routine care to improve patient outcomes.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Microba Life Sciences Limited (ASX: MAP) (“Microba”) a precision microbiome company, today announces two significant developments: the release of new clinical utility results for its MetaPanel™ ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Global continues to strengthen its valuation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Value & Risk Valuation Services, a prominent European valuation firm headquartered in Germany with offices in Luxembourg and Austria.

Founded in 1996, Value & Risk Valuation Services is a management-owned firm specializing in the valuation of financial assets across diverse asset classes and varying complexities. The firm also provides complementary services, including independent price verification (IPV), risk analysis, and transaction cost analysis. Since 2009, the company has been led by Gil Bender, who is dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centric valuation solutions. As one of the few European providers offering external valuation services in compliance with the European Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), Value & Risk upholds the highest industry standards for regulatory compliance and service excellence. ... Read more »