Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading real estate developer for sustainability and operator of Central shopping centers nationwide, including iconic destinations such as Central World Bangkok, Central Village Bangkok Luxury Outlet, Central Pattaya, Central Phuket, and Central Samui, is launching the biggest global entertainment campaign: 'THAILAND'S SONGKRAN FESTIVAL 2024 - The Great Songkran Entertainment'. The festival will run from April 2nd to April 21st, 2024, at Central shopping centers nationwide. Songkran, known as the Thai New Year, is one of Thailand's most iconic festivals, celebrated nationwide in April, marked by water fights, temple visits, and family reunions.

Central Pattana aims for 'Thailand's Songkran' to be listed among the Top 10 global festivals. The campaign features 1,000 events, including six major highlights combining culture with entertainment. The highlight includes an international surprise: Miss Universe 2023, ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embedded World - Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the Quectel BG95-S5 3GPP non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite communication module. The module supports 3GPP Release 17 IoT-NTN in the S and L band frequencies for satellite communications. In addition, the multi-mode BG95-S5 supports LTE Cat M1, Cat NB2, eGPRS and integrated GNSS.

With a cost-effective SMT form factor measuring 23.6 mm × 19.9 mm × 2.2 mm, the BG95-S5 is ideal for space constrained use cases that need to be able to access multiple types of network technology. With NTN satellite communication growing in popularity as constellations are built, having the capability to connect via NTN, cellular and GNSS offers significant flexibility for designers. It ensures devices will be able to find connections regardless of their deployment location or whether NTNs are available at the moment of communication.

“This vers ... Read more »

SAN JOSE, Calif.
(BUSINESS WIRE)--NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, announced it has received the 2024 Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year Award in the Infrastructure - Storage category for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. For the second year in a row, NetApp is recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers deploy solutions that enable them to easily migrate, deploy, and manage data and workloads in Google Cloud without rearchitecting applications.

“Google Cloud's Partner Awards celebrate the transformative impact and value that partners have delivered for customers," said Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud. "We're proud to announce NetApp as a 2024 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and recognize their achievements enabling customer success from the past year.”

The Google Cloud Technology Partne ... Read more »

HOUSTON 
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its UK life insurance business (operating as AIG Life Limited) to Aviva plc.

The transaction allows Corebridge to focus on Life & Retirement products and solutions in the United States.

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal counsel to Corebridge.

About Corebridge Financial

Corebridge Financial, Inc. makes it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives. With more than $380 billion in assets under management and administration as of December 31, 2023, Corebridge Financial is one of the largest providers of retirement solutions and insurance products in the United States. We proudly partner with financial professionals and institutions to help individuals plan, save for and achieve secure financial futures ... Read more »

NURNBERG, Germany - Tuesday, 09. April 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embedded World--Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is delighted to announce the commercial availability of the RG255C-GL 5G RedCap Sub-6 GHz LGA module, delivering comprehensive 5G and 4G coverage across the globe. Based on Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s Snapdragon® X35 baseband chipset, the RG255C-GL offers exceptional wireless performance, empowering seamless low-latency 5G communication and advanced features including 5G LAN, URLLC, and network slicing.

The RG255C-GL, conforming to 3GPP Release 17 standards, features a compact LGA form factor measuring 32.0mm x 29.0mm x 2.4mm. With impressive data rates of 223 Mbps downlink and 123 Mbps uplink, it is tailored for applications such as CPEs, MiFi, Router, Gateway, or Industrial PDA. Additionally, this module supports LTE Cat 4 and 5G Sub-6 SA mode, ensuring compatibility with Rel-15 and Rel-16 networks for seamless integrat ... Read more »

MIRAMAR, Fla. - 
Network APIs for multi-provider, AI-powered network management will unlock new opportunities for maritime applications and services that rely on LTE, satellite and Wi-Fi

Leading maritime solution providers VIKAND and FrontM have teamed up with Neuron to explore a variety of ways to use network APIs to transform onboard medical services

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neuron, a QoE management platform for things that move, announced today that it’s making its network APIs available to maritime solution providers and app developers to enable application-driven quality of experience (QoE) on demand. With Neuron’s network APIs, cruise, shipping, energy and more can reimagine connectivity and QoE for critical onboard services such as medical, disaster response, remote monitoring and management and more, resulting in higher standards of safety and well-being for passengers and crew.

As part of today’s announcement, Neur ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, 09. April 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE:V) today commenced its previously announced initial Exchange Offer for any and all outstanding shares of its Class B-1 common stock for a combination of Visa’s Class B-2 common stock, Visa’s Class C common stock and, where applicable, cash in lieu of fractional shares.

In exchange for each share of Class B-1 common stock validly tendered (and not withdrawn) and accepted for exchange by Visa, a participating holder will receive:

one half of a newly issued share of Class B-2 common stock,
newly issued shares of Class C common stock in an amount equivalent to one half of a share of Class B-1 common stock, with such equivalence based on the respective amounts of Class A common stock into which Class B-1 common stock and Class C common stock would be convertible as of the Expiration Date, and
where applicable, cash in lieu of fractional shares determined by reference to the ... Read more »

NURNBERG, Germany - Tuesday, 09. April 2024 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors. Utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, the module accommodates an ARM Cortex-M33 processor and features built-in 32KB RAM and either 352KB or 512KB flash memory to deliver efficient performance.

The HCM511S module features excellent receiver sensitivity, a maximum transmit power of +6 dBm to achieve long distance transmission and has been designed to enable compact, low-power devices to connect cost effectively. Measuring just 16.6mm x 11.2mm x 2.1mm, the HCM511S is in the ultra-compact LCC form factor in order to optimize size and cost for end-products. Ideal applicat ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 09. April 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE)--We Are Innovation hosted the webinar “Innovation Meets Regulation: The 2024 Effective Anti-Smoking Policies Global Index.” This powerful talk embarked on the official start of the campaign dedicated to the launch of the anti-smoking index. The webinar, featuring Members of the European Parliament, regulatory experts, economists, and innovation experts, shed light on the regulatory frameworks regarding anti-smoking policies from the most prominent global authorities in the field.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408705665/en/

Federico N. Fernández stated, “At We Are Innovation, we work on issues that require innovative approaches and solutions. One area we recognize as having significant potential for improvement is in innovative nicotine products. Our index encompasses a global population of 5.5 billion indi ... Read more »

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Tuesday, 09. April 2024 AETOSWire  

A Global Powerhouse Unveiled: TeKnowledge Combines the Forces of Cytek Security, Tek Experts, and Elev8, Redefining Digital Transformation with Elite Cybersecurity, Advanced Technical Skilling, and Scalable Technical Managed Services

(BUSINESS WIRE)--TeKnowledge marks its global debut today, bringing together the formidable strengths of Cytek Security, Tek Experts, and Elev8 into a single, unified powerhouse. Each entity contributes its specialized expertise—Cytek Security in cutting-edge cybersecurity readiness, Tek Experts in unparalleled enterprise technical managed services, and Elev8 in innovative technical skilling—creating a comprehensive portfolio under TeKnowledge that offers end-to-end digital transformation services. This strategic amalgamation heralds the beginning of a new era in tech services, where TeKnowledge stands as the transformative catalyst for d ... Read more »