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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today ChipAgents, the agentic AI platform transforming chip design and verification, announced the close of a $21 million Series A funding round, bringing the total fundraise to $24 million to date. This latest round closed with Bessemer Venture Partners, with strategic backing from Micron, MediaTek, Ericsson, and additional top semiconductor companies. Also participating in the round are notable angels including new advisors, Wally Rhines, Raúl Camposano, and Jack Harding, and existing support by ScOp Venture Capital (Ivan Bercovich) and Amino Capital, fueling the company’s expansion of product development, customer acquisition, and strategic industry partnerships.

ChipAgents’ mission is to bring the power of AI to the heart of chip design and verification. Every engineer should be empowe ... Read more »

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Empowering Operators Worldwide Through Innovation, Automation, and Solutions for Two Decades

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- P.I. Works, the leading independent provider of AI-driven mobile network automation, optimization, and assurance solutions, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary. This milestone marks two decades of driving telecom innovation and enabling mobile operators to deliver superior network performance, operational efficiency, and customer experience worldwide.

From Network Optimization to AI-Driven Automation

Founded in 2005, as mobile data traffic surged with the rise of 3G, P.I. Works introduced intelligent solutions to help operators plan, manage, and optimize their networks more efficiently. Over the years, the company pioneered Self-Organizing Network (SON) capabilities, establishing the foundation for large-scale automation and giving operators the agility to manage increasingly complex networks.

Leading Through the 5G Era and Beyond

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(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences — announced a strategic collaboration with BASF, one of the world’s largest chemical companies and leader in sustainable product innovation, to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform and create next-generation enzyme technologies for fabric, dish and personal care as well as industrial cleaning applications.

This collaboration brings together two industry leaders with a shared vision: to develop high-performance, sustainable solutions that meet evolving consumer and market demands. By combining advanced chemical capabilities and expertise in biotechnology and protein engineering from IFF and BASF, the partnership aims to deliver breakthrough solutions at scale that enhance cleaning performance, improve personal care formulations, reduce environmental impact, and support the transition to a more sustainable future ... Read more »

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LONDON -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced the acquisition of Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. The move reinforces NTT DATA’s commitment to transforming the global insurance ecosystem, addressing current and emerging challenges around agility, modernization and scalability. In addition to its strong consultancy and Guidewire credentials, Alchemy brings deep expertise in the specialty insurance market, particularly in supporting complex and regulated environments, such as the London Market, the largest (re)insurance subscription market globally. This will further strengthen NTT DATA’s ability to serve niche and high-value segments across the global insurance landscape.

A shared vision for insurance innovation

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in NTT DATA’s strategy to lead the digital reinvention of the insurance sector - a market set to r ... Read more »

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Six early-career scientists and clinicians will receive $150,000 each to conduct research on metabolic therapies for mental health

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Baszucki Group is proud to announce the six recipients of the first-ever Metabolic Psychiatry Scholar Award, a new initiative that supports exceptional early-career scientists and clinicians working to advance understanding of the connection between metabolic health and mental health. The award represents a significant step forward in growing the rapidly advancing field of metabolic psychiatry.

The six scholars will each receive up to $150,000 over 18 months for original research in metabolic psychiatry. The award program advances Baszucki Group’s mission to transform mental health outcomes through research at the intersection of metabolism, psychiatry, and neuroscience. Scholars will also receive mentorship, professional development, and communication support to amplify the impact of their research. The awards expand Bas ... Read more »

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KYOTO, Japan - Tuesday, 21. October 2025 AETOSWire


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) announces a significant collaboration with Cadence Design Systems, Inc., making product libraries directly accessible within Cadence’s leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Murata’s selected inductor and capacitor products are now pre-installed in the latest versions of Cadence OrCAD X Capture™, Allegro X System Capture™ and AWR Design Environment™ (Microwave Office). By enabling engineers to select Murata components directly within these tools and run simulations, this initiative is set to refine circuit design and streamline the design process for power supply, high-frequency, and noise suppression circuits.

Advancements in IC performance and increased circuit complexity on PCBs are driving the industry shift towards front-loading design, which leads to fewer prototyping iterations. Circuit simulation tools are essen ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hytera, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, today launched the PDC690, a rugged dual-mode radio engineered for the demands of frontline professionals. Combining smartphone versatility with first responders’ most trusted lifeline — the two-way radio — the PDC690 unifies mission-critical voice and data in one device and keeps teams connected, informed, and mission-ready in the field.

“First responders need communications they can rely on without thinking about the device or the network,” said Chris Ma, Product Director of Hytera Smart Terminal BU. “The PDC690 delivers resilient multi-mode connectivity, clear audio, robust positioning, USB Type-C compatibility and streamlined device management, so teams can focus on operations and saving lives.”

Resilient Connectivity and Interoperability

The PDC690 works with DMR trunking, WLAN, public and private LTE networks, intelligently selecting the optimal ... Read more »

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TOKYO -
- Advancing regional growth through engineering and collaboration in Taiwan and beyond -

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”) hereby announces the establishment of Rigaku Technology Taiwan Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “RTTW”), a new group company in Taiwan, in 2025. A facility within RTTW, Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (hereinafter RTC-TW), began full-scale operation in October 2025.

RTTW will assume duties formerly managed by Rigaku Taiwan Branch (RCTW), established in 2024. As Rigaku’s base of operations in Chinese-speaking East Asia, RTTW aims to strengthen customer support and advance sustainable growth in the region.

RTC-TW will serve as an engineering base for advancing R&D, customer support, and joint development. The facility will include a clean room that replicates actual production environments, along with spaces for product and technology demonstrations, tr ... Read more »

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas - Tuesday, 21. October 2025 AETOSWire

Hologic Stockholders to Receive $76 per Share in Cash Plus a Contingent Value Right of up to $3 per Share Payable Upon Achieving Certain Revenue Milestones

Represents 46% Premium to Hologic’s Closing Price on Last Trading Day Prior to Media Reports of Possible Transaction

Transaction Includes Significant Minority Investments from ADIA and GIC

Transaction Will Help Hologic Strengthen its Leadership in Women’s Health and Accelerate Growth

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) and TPG in a transaction valued at up to $79 per share, representing an enterprise value of up to $18.3 billion.1

Under the terms of the agreement, Blackstone and TPG will acquire all outstanding Hologic shares for $76 per s ... Read more »

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Selection of ThinkCentre neo desktops ready to take small and medium-sized businesses into the next era of AI performance

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lenovo™ unveiled its new generation of ThinkCentre™ desktop next-gen AI PCs powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors with up to 50 TOPS of integrated NPU capability: the streamlined ThinkCentre neo 55a Gen 6 all-in-one (AIO), the small form factor ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6, and the t ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Coca-Cola Company et Gutsche Family Investments ont convenu de vendre une participation majoritaire de 75 % dans Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. à Coca-Cola HBC AG, ont annoncé aujourd’hui les deux sociétés.

Ce communiqué de presse contient des éléments multimédias. Voir le communiqué complet ici : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251020314192/fr/

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced today.

CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa. It operates in 14 countries on the continent and accounts for about 40% of all Coca-Cola product volume sold across Africa. Coca-Cola HBC is one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in the world, with operations in 29 countries across Europe and Africa, including Nigeria and Egypt.

Coca-Cola will sell 41.52% out of its 66.52% stake in CCBA to ... Read more »

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The international Moscow Startup Summit has concluded in the Russian capital, becoming one of the year’s most important global events in technology and innovation. The summit brought together leading international experts and representatives of tech companies from 40 countries. Among the key events in the business program were startup pitch sessions, exhibitions, and the demo day of the international accelerator Sber500.

Over two days, the summit hosted more than 60 discussions and sessions focused ... Read more »

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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - Tuesday, 21. October 2025 AETOSWire Print


Gen 8 Radars Offer Market Leading Range, Resolution and Object Detection Across a Broad Range of Driving and Parking Scenarios
Rich Radar Data Combined with ML Applications Expand Range of Driving Solutions Across All-Weather and Lighting Conditions
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company focused on enabling a safer, greener, and more connected future, today announced its most advanced radar technology to date—engineered to meet the evolving demands of future advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Powered by Aptiv’s proprietary antenna and silicon design, the Gen 8 radars deliver the class-leading performance and high-resolution sensing needed to support AI- and machine learning–driven ADAS capabilities.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251015954076/en/

Aptiv’s Gen 8 ... Read more »

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 تم ترشيح شركة ExaGrid في 7 فئات لجوائز الصناعة الافتتاحية

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BARCELONA, Spain - Tuesday, 21. October 2025

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase II clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of FNP-223 (oral formulation) in slowing the progression of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
The study is being conducted across 44 centers in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States
The study reinforces Ferrer’s commitment to researching and developing transformative therapeutic solutions for people with rare neurological diseases


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Spanish international pharmaceutical company Ferrer has announced the completion of patient recruitment for the PROSPER study, a Phase II clinical trial designed to assess the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of FNP-223, an orally available, potent and selective inhibitor of the OGA enzyme, in-licensed from Asceneuron, aimed at slowing disease progression in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)1. ... Read more »

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