(BUSINESS WIRE) -- OAG announces today the appointment of Filip Filipov, ex-Skyscanner executive, as new Chief Executive Officer.

Filip Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and takes over from Phil Callow who has chosen to step down having completed thirteen transformational years at the helm of OAG to pursue his many other interests. Since joining in 2024, Filipov has played a leading role in the company’s ambitious next phase of growth and ongoing acceleration. He will now lead OAG into a new era defined by advanced data products and AI-driven intelligence. Before joining OAG, Filipov held senior roles in travel technology and big-data consulting, including on Skyscanner’s executive team.

Filip Filipov said: “It’s a privilege to step into this role and lead a company with such a strong heritage and reputation. I’m excited for what’s ahead and committed to serving our customers with the reliability, service, and innovation they depend on.” ... Read more »

TOKYO - Wednesday, 17. December 2025


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- VeritasChain today unveiled its Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP) architecture, published new research on verifiable audit trails, and confirmed informational submissions to 58 regulatory authorities across 43 jurisdictions. These milestones advance VeritasChain’s mission to establish a global framework for verifiable auditability in AI and algorithmic trading.

Verifiable AI Provenance Framework (VAP)

VAP is a layered assurance architecture designed for independent verification of AI decision-making. It is not a single product, but a framework defining how cryptographic evidence and third-party verification interoperate across diverse systems.

The architecture records decision-to-execution events as immutable audit trails, facilitating regulatory review and post-incident analysis without reliance on institutional trust. VAP builds upon the VeritasChain Protocol (VCP), treating cryptographi ... Read more »

AMSTERDAM - Tuesday, 16. December 2025 AETOSWire


(BUSINESS WIRE)--1GLOBAL, a technology-driven global mobile communications provider, strengthens its partnership with Revolut, expanding the leading neobank’s mobile data plan offering to the Polish market.

By integrating 1GLOBAL’s eSIM capability into its multi-service app, Revolut’s customers in Poland who signed up to the waitlist can now enjoy bundled mobile plans that include competitively priced domestic data plans starting at zł 25 per month (approx. €6.00 per month) with unlimited calls and texts in Poland and the EU, in just a few taps.

For 1GLOBAL, this expansion marks another milestone in the company’s embedded telco services strategy. The services are trusted by more than 4,000 corporate partners across a variety of industries including fintech, aviation, hospitality and tourism.

Hakan Koç, Founder and CEO of 1GLOBAL, said: “At 1GLOBAL, we love working with market-leading tech companies lik ... Read more »

The Middle East’s PR and communications industry gathered in full force last week as the 17th edition of the MEPRA Awards unveiled its 2025 winners, recognizing the campaigns, agencies and practitioners shaping the region’s communications landscape. Held on 27 November, the ceremony brought together more than 600 industry leaders to celebrate standout work across strategy, creativity, storytelling and impact in a year marked by rapid change and rising expectations.

Having received over 700 entries across 55 categories, the MEPRA Awards 2025 weighed PR professionals, communication strategists, agencies and in-house teams on parameters for driving awareness, brand positioning and crisis response through innovative strategies. Clinching maximum titles, Weber Shandwick MENAT, and Gambit Communications ruled the popular categories by sweeping 26 and 18 awards, respectively. The prestigious Chairperson’s award was conferred upon Scott Armstrong (founder, Mentl) for accelerating men ... Read more »

SINGAPORE
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Esco Aster, a vertically integrated cell and derivatives CRDMO based at JTC LaunchPad Singapore, announced CMC manufacturing support for Shine-On Biomedical’s HLA-G targeted exosome program. Shine-On Biomedical sponsored Esco Aster in 2023 for cGMP services, starting with high-yield exosome development using Esco Aster’s cell line platform. The technical reports of process, analytical, and formulation development, exosome drug loading, GMP engineering runs, and stability studies supported Shine-On’s IND submission. The IND was cleared by the U.S. FDA in Q1 2025.

Furthermore, Esco Aster is providing technical services for exploratory exosome loading feasibility studies per Shine-On’s instruction. Shine-On Biomedical is an emerging innovator in exosome-based drug delivery.

ShineOn’s proprietary product, SOB100, a HLA-G targeted exosome drug delivery carrier, has passed the U.S. FDA IND review and ongoing Phase I study, making it as a first- ... Read more »

LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, 16. December 2025

Executives face growing pressure to deliver AI-driven transformation while navigating rising costs, increasing risk and shortages in skilled IT talent

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, managed services and Agentic AI ERP innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the findings of its new global survey, “C-suite Imperatives: Accelerating Innovation in a Shifting Landscape.” The research was conducted in partnership with Censuswide surveying nearly 4,300 CFOs, CIOs, CEOs and CISOs across the globe, examining the pressures influencing executive-level technology decisions and the priorities shaping their investment strategies.

The analysis shows executives are recalibrating their strategies around AI, automation and resilience as boards push for faster innovation and clear ... Read more »

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Monday, 01. December 2025 AETOSWire Print

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) has launched its distinctive investment product Motamim, aimed at strengthening industrial integration by leasing and operating production entities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within large existing factories in industrial cities.

This step comes as part of MODON’s efforts to support supply chains in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to empower the industrial sector and boost the competitiveness of local industries.

Preliminary program statistics revealed that it received 345 applications, of which 119 were approved, a 34.5% acceptance rate. Total investments channeled through Motamim amounted to 664.7 million Saudi riyals (USD 177.2 million), while creating approximately 2,300 job opportunities.

The statistics also highlight the program’s appeal to foreign investors, with fore ... Read more »

PADERBORN, Germany & LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, 16. December 2025 AETOSWire


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- At CES 2026, dSPACE will showcase end-to-end test solutions that enable vehicle manufacturers to efficiently master the increasing complexity in the development of software-defined vehicles. At booth 4500 in West Hall, dSPACE will present a comprehensive validation portfolio with AI-supported software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop solutions for accelerated vehicle development.

AI is a strategic enabler throughout the entire development and test process. dSPACE has been exploring how the latest developments in generative and agentic AI technologies can support software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing and enable CI/CD pipelines for automated validation. In an exhibit, dSPACE will demonstrate a Visual Studio Code and GitHub Copilot solution for the automated generation of virtual ECUs for SIL tests.

SDV Development: CI/CT Pipeline Integration and Test Farm Management< ... Read more »

CHICAGO & LONDON - Monday, 15. December 2025

Winston Taylor to build on shared vision and culture in establishing a transatlantic powerhouse for major litigation, critical transactions, strategic IP, and private wealth

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s UK-led business announced today their intention to combine, creating a premier transatlantic law firm that would operate under a new shared name, Winston Taylor. The combination responds to increasing client demand for seamlessly integrated US–UK–EU counsel for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation.

The combination once final will unite two international firms with more than 400 years of combined history, complementary strengths, and a common vision to meet clients’ evolving global needs. The combined firm will include more than 1,400 lawyers, establishing one of the largest transatlantic firms whose footprint is primarily in the Unit ... Read more »