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Partnership includes FIFA tournaments and events from 2031

Agreement encompasses both physical and digital collectibles, and for the first time brings the player jersey patch program to international football

Pre-match press conferences for the FIFA World Cup Final to take place at Fanatics Fest on Friday, 17 July 2026



(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a landmark agreement expanding their already successful wide-ranging commercial relationship, FIFA and Fanatics have signed a long-term, exclusive collectibles licensing deal that features trading cards, stickers, and trading card games. The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both physical and digital collectibles.

An example of the product innovations that will be brought to fans under this new partnership is the highly sought-after player jersey patch program, including debut patches, which will be inserted into football trading cards from 2031 onward. All products will be desig ... Read more »

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PHILADELPHIA -
Initial planning calls for Data Sciences Division to focus efforts in cyber secure infrastructure with dedication in fintech and patented Information Data Exchange® (IDE®)

Management will harness its API Media acquisition, robust patent portfolio, ADIO® Inaudible Tones, WiSA® and Dolby® partnerships to establish worldwide acoustic industry standards in high-definition wireless transmission, spatial-audio control and interoperability

Plan includes API media’s stand-alone and renewed execution of WiSA semiconductor and software modules strategy with an R&D effort targeted to new robotic and drone applications

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:DVLT), a pioneering technology licensing company seeking to redefine data valuation, monetization, and secure Web 3.0 experiences, today announced that Company management has commenced its evaluation of a potential dividend spin-out of the Company’s Acoustic S ... Read more »

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Dubaï, Émirats arabes unis - jeudi, 07. mai 2026


Reconnu comme l'un des cinq seuls leaders parmi 18 fournisseurs évalués lors de la toute première évaluation Gartner® du marché du renseignement sur les menaces, la plateforme de renseignement sur les menaces prédictive et centrée sur l'adversaire de Group-IB offre aux organisations la visibilité nécessaire pour stopper les menaces avant qu'elles ne les atteignent.



Group-IB, un des principaux créateurs de technologies de cybersécurité prédictives pour enquêter sur la cybercriminalité, la prévenir et la combattre, a été désigné comme leader dans le Magic Quadrant™ 2026 de Gartner® pour les technologies de renseignement sur les cybermenaces. Cette distinction place Group-IB parmi les cinq seuls fournisseurs à avoir obtenu le statut de leader dans le premier Magic Quadrant™ jamais publié par Gartner® pour le marché du renseignement sur les menaces, une évaluation qui a analysé dix-huit fournisseurs selon l'exha ... Read more »

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 07. May 2026


Recognized as one of just five Leaders out of 18 evaluated vendors in the first-ever Gartner® evaluation of threat intelligence market, Group-IB’s adversary-centric, predictive threat intelligence platform delivers visibility organizations need to stop threats before they land



Group-IB, a leading creator of predictive cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyberthreat Intelligence Technologies. This recognition places Group-IB among just five vendors to achieve Leader status in the first Magic Quadrant™ Gartner® has ever published for the threat intelligence market, an evaluation that assessed eighteen vendors across completeness of vision and ability to execute.


This recognition is a testament to more than two decades of adversary-centric research, the scale and sophistication of its Unified ... Read more »

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UAE to localize 5,000+ products in push for industrial sovereignty – Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber The United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged $49 billion in industrial procurement opportunities on Monday and announced plans to localize more than 5,000 products as the Gulf state doubled down on its industrial sovereignty agenda. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, made the announcement at the opening of the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, which follows a period that has tested the region. “History remembers the challenges nations face. But it also remembers how nations respond to them and what they build next,” he said. TA’ZIZ announced $40.5 billion worth of agreements aimed at expanding UAE chemical production capacity. The opportunities include offtakes and $2 billion of financing for the UAE’s first world-scale methanol plant. A $270 million National Industrial Resilience Fund ... Read more »

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SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 07. May 2026 AETOSWire Print (BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Afiniti, a global business transformation consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom that helps organizations deliver and sustain complex change programs. Founded in 2003, Afiniti is a global business change consultancy based in the UK and U.S., supporting clients through complex transformation across people, process, systems, and data, and bringing change to life through creative consulting services. The firm primarily serves highly regulated, safety-driven, and asset-intensive organizations with large, geographically dispersed workforces across sectors including energy, utilities, life sciences, transport, and construction. Afiniti works with well-known brands to deliver end-to-end expertise across organizational, digital and AI, cultural, and operating model transformation, particularly in complex scenarios such as mergers and acquisitions, ... Read more »

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Fund III closes 23% above target, more than double Fund II
Around 50% of capital raised from existing LPs increasing commitments
Fund III to invest in tech-enabled financial infrastructure and services companies across Europe and growth markets


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Apis Partners Group (UK) Limited (“Apis”), a private equity firm investing in tech-enabled businesses in financial infrastructure and services, today announced the final close of Apis Global Growth Fund III and Apis Growth Markets Fund III (the “Funds” or “Fund III”), with combined commitments of $1.23 billion excluding co-investments, more than double its predecessor, Apis Growth Fund II, at $563 million.

The Funds closed 23% above target. Reflecting the strong performance of previous funds, which have already generated in excess of $1 billion in realisations to date, over 70% of existing LPs have re-upped and increased on their previous fund’s commitments, accounting for around 50% of the tota ... Read more »

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GREENWICH, Conn. - Thursday, 07. May 2026 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced the launch of access to equities listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX), becoming the first major US-based broker to offer seamless trading in Korea's $1.8 trillion equity market.

Korea ranks fourth among Asia's equity markets and tenth globally by market capitalization, with over $10 billion in daily volume – liquidity comparable to many European exchanges. The market is home to category-leading semiconductor manufacturers, automotive innovators, and consumer technology companies with global footprints, including Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Hyundai Motor. As one of Asia’s most liquid markets, Korea represents a point of entry for international investors seeking exposure to the region’s technology leadership and industrial innovation.

For investors operating across multiple markets and time zones, Interactive B ... Read more »

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Thursday, 07. May 2026

Bronze sponsor debut includes Catalyst project innovation, live platform demo, and a unified AI‑native commerce vision

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- iQmetrix, the Intelligent Commerce Operating System for telecom, announced today it will exhibit, speak, and compete as a bronze sponsor at DTW Ignite 2026 in Copenhagen from June 23–25. The company will deliver a live product demo in The Loft, showcase its ODA PRISM Catalyst project alongside a consortium of global operators and technology partners, and exhibit at Booth #317 throughout the event.

The debut marks a milestone in iQmetrix’s global growth strategy and deepens its partnership with TM Forum, following its recent recognition as an ODA Component Directory Partner.

The Future of Commerce Is Won at the Orchestration Layer

DTW Ignite 2026’s theme, “The Future. Faster.,” captures the urgency facing communications service providers worldwide. Telcos have spent dec ... Read more »

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The PharmaJet Tropis Intradermal (ID) Needle-free Injection System will be used to deliver approximately 1.4 million polio vaccine doses in a Nigerian campaign.
To date, supplies for more than 20 million Tropis pediatric injections have been provided for polio vaccination campaigns and routine immunizations across Pakistan, Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Somalia.
Using Tropis for polio vaccination campaigns has been demonstrated to improve coverage, acceptability and speed of administration, while providing cost savings.1,2,3,4


(BUSINESS WIRE)--PharmaJet, a global leader in needle-free injection technology, today announced that its WHO-prequalified Tropis ID Needle-free Injection System will be used to deliver approximately 1.4 million doses of fractional inactivated polio vaccine (fIPV) during upcoming polio immunization campaigns in Nigeria. PharmaJet is partnering with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), to deploy Tropis for fIPV delivery to children und ... Read more »

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Advancing sustainable, high-quality naturals through end‑to‑end stewardship



(BUSINESS WIRE)--LMR Naturals by IFF — a global leader in natural ingredients for perfumery, cosmetics and flavors — will debut its latest innovations at the International Exhibition of Raw Materials for Perfumery (SIMPPAR), May 26–27 in Grasse. During the industry event, IFF will unveil new additions to its LMR Hearts collection, highlighting its naturals expertise and pioneering science.

“Responsible innovation has always been central to LMR,” said Bertrand de Préville, general manager of LMR. “Our strength lies in our ability to master the full range of natural technologies to support perfumers’ creativity. We’re connecting nature, science and creation to drive sustainable growth and deliver added value to our customers at global scale.”

Four New LMR Hearts Introduced at SIMPPAR
LMR Naturals’ new LMR Hearts, each developed through long‑term sourcing partnerships, sustainab ... Read more »

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