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SAN JOSE, Calif. -
(BUSINESS WIRE)--NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced that Paul Fipps, President of Global Customer Operations at ServiceNow, has joined its Board of Directors. The board now has ten directors, nine of whom are independent, and 50% of whom have been appointed within the last five years.

Fipps brings more than 20 years of experience driving technology-enabled growth and customer transformation. At ServiceNow, he currently leads global sales, customer success, partner ecosystems, and field operations. He previously served as EVP of Worldwide Sales at ServiceNow and as President of Under Armour Connected Fitness and Chief Experience Officer at Under Armour, overseeing global direct-to-consumer, connected fitness, and digital experiences. He also previously served on the advisory board of Quantum Metric. Fipps holds a B.S. in Information Systems, an MBA from the University of Baltimore, and is a graduate of Th ... Read more »

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The agreement builds on Nexo’s long-term approach to partnerships with established global sports institutions.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nexo, the digital assets wealth platform, has been named the U.S. ATP 500 Dallas Open’s first-ever Title Partner under a multi-year agreement beginning in 2026, as the company advances its long-term brand strategy through leading global sports properties. The partnership was unveiled in Dallas alongside the debut of the Nexo Dallas Open brand and the resurfacing of two public tennis courts in North Texas. As one of only two ATP 500 tournaments in the U.S. and the country’s sole indoor ATP Tour championship, the Dallas Open places Nexo among a limited group of ATP 500 title partners.

“This partnership with Nexo represents a transformative milestone for the Dallas Open,” said Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs. “Securing a title sponsor of this caliber as we launch into year two as an ATP 500 event continues to elevate our tournament on the gl ... Read more »

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DARMSTADT, Germany - Tuesday, 13. January 2026


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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s new drug application (NDA) for pimicotinib as a systemic treatment for patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT). The application is based on the primary results and longer-term follow-up of the global Phase 3 MANEUVER study, which demonstrated deep and durable tumor responses and meaningful improvements in clinical outcomes with pimicotinib.

“With pimicotinib, we have an opportunity to significantly advance care for people living with TGCT, a painful and debilitating disease that has few effective and well-tolerated treatment options beyond surgery,” said David Weinreich, Global Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer for the Healthcare business of Merck. “Based on clinical trial results s ... Read more »

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SAN CARLOS, Calif. - Tuesday, 13. January 2026 AETOSWire

Company outlines foundational hematology leadership, multiple 2026 data catalysts, a unique global clinical development superhighway, and continued financial excellence

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- BeOne Medicines Ltd. (NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, will outline the pillars of its growing global oncology leadership during its presentation today at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

John V. Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO at BeOne, will highlight the Company’s transformative leadership in treating B-cell malignancies. The presentation will feature BRUKINSA®, the global leader among Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, as well as foundational hematology assets: sonrotoclax, a next-generation and potentially best-in-class B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL2) inhibitor that received its first global regulatory approvals on December 30, and BGB-16673, ... Read more »

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London, United Kingdom & Cairo, Egypt - Tuesday, 13. January 2026

Alta Semper Capital LLP (“Alta Semper”), a London-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and consumer investments in high-growth markets, today announced that it has secured USD 57.5 million in commitments to Alta Semper Growth Fund II. These commitments come from a consortium of investors including the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This landmark partnership was signified earlier today with a momentous signing ceremony held at a Government Ministry in Cairo.

The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has committed USD 37.5 million, while the IFC has committed USD 20.0 million. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the Fund’s fundraising journey and reinforces the unwavering institutional support for Alta Semper’s differentiated investment strategy.

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TOKYO -

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MarkLines Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Makoto Sakai; TYO:3901) announced its launch of the "MarkLines Gen-AI Beta Version," the new feature for B2B users in the automotive industry.


This AI-powered feature enables users to ask questions in natural language and instantly receive highly reliable, relevant data drawn from MarkLines’ extensive automotive database. Moreover, the system analyzes this information by leveraging the rich content across its platform and delivers clear, concise, text-based insights.


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DURHAM, N.C. & SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, 13. January 2026 AETOSWire Print


Partnership enables AI-assisted research while preserving BlueMatrix’s governance-first approach to integrating AI into regulated research environments.


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- BlueMatrix, the global leader in capital markets content publishing technology, backed by Thoma Bravo, today announced a partnership with Perplexity to bring AI-enabled research and discovery to institutional investors using BlueMatrix’s governed, entitlement-aware framework.


The partnership brings entitled brok ... Read more »

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REDLANDS, Calif. -

Geospatial Solution for Safety-Critical Maritime Use Sets Global Benchmark for Chart Automation


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, announced today that the Shom (French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Office) has officially adopted Custom Chart Builder (CCB) for automated production of all paper nautical charts. Following extensive testing and configuration, Shom confirmed that CCB-generated charts meet the stringent safety standards required by the French Navy, marking a pivotal advancement in automating maritime cartography and reinforcing its role as a pioneer in marit ... Read more »

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