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August 01, 2018 13:40
Now Matters: RSA Conference 2018 APJ Concludes 6th Year, Reinforces Importance of Securing Asia’s Digital Present and Future
On Friday, July 27, 2018, RSA Conference, the world’s leading information security conferences and expositions, concluded its 6th annual regional event in Singapore. This year, the Conference saw rich
August 01, 2018 10:50
Toshiba Develops 40V N-channel Power MOSFETs with Improved Thermal Performance
In August, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) will start mass production and shipments of “TPWR7904PB” and “TPW1R104PB”, 40V N-channel power MOSFETs for automotive applicatio
August 01, 2018 10:20
Toshiba Announces New MN07 Series Hard Drives for NAS Platform OEMs and Integrators
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”), a committed technology leader, announces the MN07 Series 12TB[1] and 14TB 3.5-inch[2] hard disk drives for use in NAS platforms. The Toshi
New report reveals vital insights into consumer attitudes to biometric payments
August 01, 2018 09:45
Security Fears Threaten Biometric Payments Growth Reveals TNS Report
Biometric payments are poised for significant growth, but substantial consumer security concerns could put its future at risk according to a new report from Transaction Network Services (TNS). Vita
July 31, 2018 18:10
Toshiba Launches High Current Photorelays in DIP4 Package
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched two new high current photorelays that are fabricated using the latest U-MOS IX semiconductor process. Both devices are now shi
July 31, 2018 16:00
Quanergy Achieves IATF 16949 Automotive Production Certification
Quanergy Systems, Inc., a global leader in the design and development of solid state LiDAR sensors and smart sensing solutions, today announced that the production line for its solid state LiDAR senso
July 31, 2018 15:25
IDEMIA is the First Certified Card Manufacturer in India for Contactless RuPay Chip Cards, with the Facility to Load Multiple Payment Applications on a Single Card
IDEMIA today announced that it is the first and, to date, only one to be certified to manufacture and personalise RuPay chip contact and contactless cards, on the qSPARC v2 platform. qSPARC is a Du
July 31, 2018 15:00
IDEMIA WISE Platform Delivers Contactless Payments as Confirmed by Proof of Concept
Over the 3 month proof-of-concept with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (“NAPAS”), IDEMIA and NAPAS together found that under laboratory conditions, the WISE (White label Independent Secure
July 31, 2018 14:00
Impossible Foods Launches in Macau, China’s Tourist Hotspot
Impossible Foods is launching its award-winning, plant-based meat in Macau at one of the world’s hottest entertainment and dining resort complexes. Starting today, Impossible Foods’ flagship produc
July 31, 2018 13:40
IDEMIA Provides Avinor Oslo Airport with Its Latest Facial Recognition Technology
Oslo Airport has improved its passenger experience through the deployment of MorphoFace, IDEMIA’s facial capture solution for its new Automated Border Control gates, driven by IDEMIA’s MorphoWAY solut
July 31, 2018 13:30
Toshiba Releases Arm® Cortex®-M3-Based Microcontrollers with Low Power Consumption and Advanced Functions for Consumer and Industrial Equipment
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has added the “M3H Group” to its “TXZ™ Family” of Arm® Cortex®-M-based microcontrollers for consumer and industrial equipment. The new micr
July 31, 2018 13:20
FlipNpik Announces Partnership with Atayen Inc, Facebook iFrame Apps Developer
FlipNpik, the world's first-of-its kind blockchain-based collaborative social media platform, which remunerates users for their social media engagements, is pleased to announce a partnership with Amer
July 31, 2018 13:10
Fitch Solutions Launches Macro Intelligence Solutions as Part of Strategic Growth Plan
As part of its strategic growth plan, Fitch Solutions today announced the launch of its Macro Intelligence Solutions which integrates BMI Research into the Fitch Solutions content suite and combines F
July 30, 2018 22:00
Susman Godfrey L.L.P. and Hausfeld LLP Announce Lawsuits and Settlements Totaling $340 Million That Impact Individuals and Institutions Who Owned a U.S. Dollar LIBOR-Based Instrument Between August 2007 and May 2010
The following is being released by Susman Godfrey L.L.P. and Hausfeld LLP. There are lawsuits impacting individuals and institutions that entered into over-the-counter financial derivative and non-
July 30, 2018 22:00
TRIGO Widens its Service Portfolio and Sector Exposure by Acquiring SCSI
TRIGO has acquired 100% of the capital of Supply Chain Services International, otherwise known as SCSI. SCSI is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, USA, with operations in the United States, Europe and
July 30, 2018 20:35
STATS Delivers Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence-Powered Tool with STATS Edge™
STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, has announced the delivery of STATS Edge™, a revolutionary AI-assistive tool delivering intelligent insights to football clubs around the w
July 30, 2018 20:30
Multek Announces Completion of Acquisition by Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing (DSBJ)
Multek, a leading provider of Interconnect Solutions, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (“DSBJ”) (SZSE: 002384)
July 30, 2018 20:15
IBC Best Conference Paper Award Recognises Advances in Artificial Intelligence
In a year when artificial intelligence and machine learning became a very hot topic in the media industry, the IBC Best Conference Paper Award goes to a team from BBC R&D which has investigated practi
July 30, 2018 20:10
Montenegro to Launch New Citizenship-by-Investment Program in October
Henley & Partners, the leading global investment migration firm, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of Montenegro that it will launch its long-awaited citizenship-by-investment program in
July 30, 2018 19:35
Starr Insurance Companies Appoints Santiago Mora as Head of International Accident & Health
Starr Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Santiago Mora as head of international accident & health. He will be responsible for the profitable growth of the Accident & Health Divisio
July 30, 2018 15:00
GSMA Announces Latest Event Updates for 2018 “Mobile World Congress Americas, in Partnership With CTIA”
The GSMA today announced several additions to the Mobile World Congress Americas event line-up, including new speakers in the conference program, additional participating companies and exhibition expe
July 30, 2018 14:00
Telecom Square Announces the Launch of AR Navigation Application “PinnAR”
Telecom Square is excited to announce the launch of “PinnAR”, an AR navigation application that will guide users to their destination. Available in 4 languages, the app can be used when travelling to
July 27, 2018 17:40
WeWork Announces $500 Million Series B Investment in WeWork China Led by Trustbridge, Temasek, SoftBank and Hony Capital
WeWork Companies (“WeWork”) today announced a $500 million Series B investment in WeWork China led by Trustbridge Partners (“Trustbridge”), Temasek, the SoftBank Group (“SoftBank”), the SoftBank Visio
July 27, 2018 16:30
Schlumberger Announces Second-Quarter 2018 Results
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE: SLB) today reported results for the second quarter of 2018. To view the table, please visit: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180720005156/en/ Schlumberger C
July 27, 2018 15:45
xRAN Forum Releases Second Open Fronthaul Control, User and Synchronization Plane Specification and First Open Fronthaul Management Plane Specification
The xRAN Forum (xRAN) today announced the Board’s approval and public availability of the xRAN Fronthaul Control, User and Synchronization (CUS) Plane Specification Version 2.0 and the xRAN Fronthaul
July 27, 2018 15:15
AlsoEnergy Announces Merger with skytron energy, Completes Acquisition of Draker Corporation Assets
AlsoEnergy, a leader in renewable energy software solutions, and skytron energy, one of Europe’s leading solar software and hardware companies, announced a merger that will create a global leader for
July 27, 2018 14:45
Fans Win With Visa at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
Visa (NYSE: V), the Official Payment Services Partner of FIFA, today announced its final results for the FIFA World Cup™, showcasing the positive impact of the tournament throughout the 64 matches pla
July 27, 2018 14:30
Oasis Management to Acquire Petrel Capital after Successful Three-Year Run on OPIM Platform
Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) today announced its agreement to acquire Petrel Capital Management Ltd. (“Petrel Capital”), a Greater China-focused investment firm founded in 2015 by Rawen Hua
July 27, 2018 14:00
Alibaba Cloud Continues to Invest in Malaysia
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of their second availability zone (“Availability Zone B”) in Malaysia to expand its cloud footprint and bolster its
July 27, 2018 12:00
Kris Rinne Joins Synchronoss Technologies Board of Directors
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR), a global leader and innovator of cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products and platforms, today announced that Kris Rinne has been elected to Synchronoss
July 27, 2018 12:00
OneLogin Continues Global Expansion; Scales Asia Pacific Sales Organization
OneLogin, the industry leader in Unified Access Management, today announced the expansion of its Asia Pacific sales organization with the appointment of Geoff Thomas to OneLogin’s executive team. Geof
July 27, 2018 11:00
Toshiba Launches Adapter for Unidirectional Optical Modules for Short Distance Data Transmission
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched “TOCA1300,” an adapter for unidirectional optical modules[1]. Mass production shipments start today.
July 26, 2018 19:00
Chartbeat Announces New Funding to Fuel Growth
Chartbeat, the content intelligence platform for the world’s leading publishers, today announced that the company has closed a $7 million funding round, led by North Atlantic Capital. The capital will
July 26, 2018 15:40
Remembering Mr. Sergio Marchionne
The board of directors of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Sergio Marchionne, an esteemed member of the board. We offer our condolences to his family and
July 26, 2018 15:05
Synacor Sees Zimbra Collaboration Platform Deployments Rise on New Product Capabilities
Synacor Inc. (NASDAQ:SYNC) today announced that its Zimbra open source-based email and collaboration platform is seeing increased rollouts by governments and enterprises globally. In the first half of
July 26, 2018 14:00
CSC Announces Launch of CSC Security Center
CSC Security Center℠ is a first-of-its-kind online interface, designed to expose security blind spots that make vital online brand assets susceptible to cyber crime. Powered by advanced analytics buil
July 26, 2018 13:45
Takeda Announces Phase 3 Trial of ALUNBRIG® (brigatinib) Met Primary Endpoint Demonstrating Superiority in Progression-Free Survival Versus Crizotinib in Patients with ALK+ Advanced NSCLC Who are ALK Inhibitor Naïve
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE: 4502) today announced that the global, randomized, Phase 3 ALTA-1L (ALK in Lung Cancer Trial of AP26113 in 1st Line) trial met its primary endpoint at the f
July 25, 2018 15:35
Banyan Biomarkers Announces Publication of ALERT-TBI Clinical Study Results in The Lancet Neurology
Banyan Biomarkers, Inc., a pioneer in developing biomarkers for traumatic brain injury (TBI), today announced the publication of the results for the ALERT-TBI study, an international, multicenter clin
July 25, 2018 14:55
Moody’s Details Its Progress Opening Doors to a Better Future
Moody’s Corporation’s (NYSE:MCO) newly released Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report details the company’s progress in delivering on its goal of empowering people around the world to create a
July 25, 2018 14:00
FlipNpik Raises $2 Million to Date in ICO Private Sale, Consolidates Partnerships for Expansion into Asia
FlipNpik's unconventional democratic ICO private sale has already raised USD 2 Million, 4 days after opening it to the public. Notably, funds raised have come from a combination of cryptocurrency and
July 25, 2018 13:45
Toshiba Memory Corporation Unveils Industry's First SSDs Utilizing 96-Layer, 3D Flash Memory
Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today announced the launch of the industry’s first [1] SSDs utilizing 96-layer, 3D flash memory. Sample shipments to OEM customers sta
July 25, 2018 13:10
Toshiba Memory Corporation Starts Construction of the First Fabrication Facility in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture
Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first semiconductor fabrication facility (fab), called K1, in Kitakami, Iwate prefecture,
July 25, 2018 13:05
HRH The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman Names Renowned Tourism Impresario Gerard “Jerry” Inzerillo to Lead Transformative Heritage Tourism Initiative
His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has named Gerard “Jerry” Inzeril
July 25, 2018 13:05
Forbes Travel Guide Announces New Leadership Structure to Support Expansion Plans to 100 Countries in 2019
Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on luxury travel, announced today a plan to significantly scale the company from evaluating and verifying luxury hospitality in 60 countries to 100 countries
July 25, 2018 11:20
IDEMIA Will Present Its Half-Year Financial Results to Investors on August 2, 2018
IDEMIA, the world leader in Augmented Identity, today announced that it will present its 2018 half-year financial results as at June 30, to investors on Thursday August 2nd, 2018. Didier Lamouche (
July 25, 2018 11:00
Azbil Introduces Control Valves with Low-Emission Gland Packing That Reduces Leakage of VOC Air Pollutants
Azbil Corporation (TOKYO:6845)(head office: 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / President and CEO: Hirozumi Sone) announced that it began to sell control valves with a low-emission gland packing sys
July 25, 2018 10:50
Toshiba Releases Compact Power MOSFET Gate Driver Intelligent Power Device
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) announces the availability of a new compact power MOSFET gate driver intelligent power device (IPD) for automotive 3-phase brushless motors
July 24, 2018 18:25
Gemalto Helps Companies Gain Valuable Data Insights, Reduce Cost and Time with Automatic Software Updates
Gemalto today announced the launch of Sentinel Up, an enterprise-grade software update solution for software vendors and device manufacturers. Designed to help businesses improve customer satisfaction
July 24, 2018 18:00
OAG Partners with Plug and Play to Help Travel Startups Grow, Innovate and Disrupt
OAG, the leading provider of digital flight information, has partnered with Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator and innovation centre. The new partnership enables OAG to collaborate
July 24, 2018 16:00
STATS Taps Dr. Helen Sun, Former CTO of JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking Division, to Lead STATS’ Technology Operations
Today, STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, expanded its executive roster with the introduction of Dr. Helen Sun as Chief Technology Officer. Sun will oversee STATS’ product, e
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