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Kaia hosts "KSL 2024" to Reveal its Strategy for Asia's No.1 Blockchain
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Kaia', a global layer 1 blockchain mainnet formed through the merger of the Klaytn and Finschia blockchains, which were initially developed by IT giants Kakao and LINE respectively, will host Kaia Square Lounge (KSL) 2024 during Korea Blockchain Week 2024. KSL 2024 will be held under the overarching theme of "Asia's Gateway to Web3", embodying Kaia's goal of connecting global partners with... Read More
Clarence Yeo Joins CTH Group as Senior Advisor, Boosting Global Development Initiatives
SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CTH Group today announced that Mr. Clarence Yeo, former Senior Advisor (Special Duties) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, has officially joined the Group as a Senior Advisor. Mr. Yeo will leverage his extensive public service experience and exceptional leadership skills to provide crucial support for CTH Group's global strategy.... Read More
Alvarez & Marsal Appoints Wei Zhu as Managing Director and New Co-head of North Asia, Accelerating Regional Growth Strategy
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global professional services firm Alvarez Marsal (A) announces the appointment of Wei Zhu as Managing Director and Co-head of North Asia. Mr Zhu's hire marks a significant milestone in A's ambitious regional growth strategy and reinforces the firm's commitment to helping corporates worldwide drive transformation for sustainable profitability. Read More
Novo AI to Cut Costs and Boost Efficiency For Insurance Companies
SINGAPORE, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo AI, founded by ex-Googlers and backed by First Round Capital, is revolutionizing the insurance industry with advanced generative AI technology. Their innovative solution is set to redefine operational efficiencies and profitability for insurance companies worldwide. Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Costs An... Read More
APX Lending Announces Expansion into the US and Unveils White Label Solution
TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APX Lending, a pioneer in compliant crypto-backed lending, is proud to announce two significant developments that underscore its commitment to innovation and market leadership. At the Blockchain Futurist Conference 2024 in Toronto, Canada, CEO Andrei Poliakov announced the company's expansion into the United States, where it now serves comfmercial borrowers across 30 states, and unveiled APX Lending's new... Read More
On The Tenth Anniversary of Its Debut, Michter's is Releasing Its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon Once Again
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisville-based Michter's will begin shipping its 2024 bottling of its US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon in September. With its first release in 2014, Michter's created the toasted barrel finish category. "Ten years ago, after a good deal of research and experimentation, we released the first toasted barrel whiskey: Michter's US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon," observed Michter's President... Read More
GIGABYTE OLED Gaming Monitors Win Red Dot Design Award and Receive Media Acclaim
TAIPEI, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its latest OLED gaming monitors. The AORUS FO32U2P and GIGABYTE MO34WQC2 have both won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for their exceptional design and functionality. Additionally, models like the AORUS FO32U2 and FO27Q3 have received high praise from IGN, RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, and other globally... Read More
LBB Specialties Expands into Puerto Rico and Latin America to Serve Growing Life Sciences Market
NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LBB Specialties (LBBS), a leading North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, today announced its strategic expansion into the Puerto Rico and Latin America Life Sciences markets. This move underscores LBB Specialties' commitment to supporting innovation across the life sciences industry and supporting growth in local economies. To support this expansion, LBB Specialties has... Read More
Public Interest Registry Announces 2024 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Emmy & Tony Award Winner Alan Cumming to Host
RESTON, Va., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind the .ORG domain, named the finalists for the 6th annual .ORG Impact Awards Tuesday and announced that philanthropist and activist Alan Cumming – Emmy and Tony-award winning actor and star and producer of the TV show The Traitors – will host the Washington, D.C. awards ceremony. The initiative recognizes outstanding mission-driven individuals and... Read More
Vectorworks 2025 Coming Soon with a Whole New World of Interactive Features
COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is preparing to release the 2025 version of its product line. Vectorworks 2025 focuses on redefining 3D interactivity and visualization, providing innovative methods for users to enhance the way they visualize their models, design intent, and data within the working environment. The new version will enable customers to make intuitive and... Read More
Berge Bulk adopts Sofar's Wayfinder across fleet to bolster decarbonisation strategy
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Berge Bulk, one of the world's leading independent dry bulk owners, and Sofar Ocean, a San Francisco-based maritime technology company, announce that Berge Bulk has adopted Sofar's Wayfinder platform across its fleet of owned vessels, including new vessels equipped with wind propulsion technology. Read More
Alfred Health Enhances Cancer Patient Care with Oracle Health
AUSTIN, Texas and VICTORIA, Australia, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Victorian healthcare network, Alfred Health, has extended its long-standing Oracle Health footprint with Oracle's Oncology electronic health record (EHR) solutions to support care for cancer patients. By moving from paper-based processes to digitized records, primary care and specialty clinicians across Alfred Health's in and out-patient locations now have a single... Read More
Bybit Fuels USDC Euphoria with 130,000 USDC Prize Pool
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a new global campaign - USDC Euphoria, in celebration of Circle's historic achievement as the first MiCA-compliant stablecoin issuer in the European Economic Area (EEA). To mark this momentous occasion, Bybit is distributing up to 130,000 USDC to its users through exciting airdrops, lucky draws, and other exclusive... Read More
Manufacturers Will Generate Nearly the Same Amount of Data as All Mobile Subscribers in 2030
NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, by 2030, the manufacturing industry will generate 4.4 zettabytes of data worldwide. In a broader context, the research suggests that enterprises will generate almost as much Operational Technology (OT) data as will be generated in telco networks – mainly by consumers – by 2030. "In the wake of Industry 4.0, data is becoming... Read More
BingX Partners with Blockpit to Enhance Crypto Tax Reporting for Users Globally
VILNIUS, Lithuania, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Blockpit, a renowned European crypto tax solution provider. Starting August 8, 2024, BingX users can effortlessly manage tax obligations with Blockpit, saving both time and money. Blockpit provides legal security, ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulations, and giving BingX users... Read More
Stablecoin 2.0: The Blueprint for Global Digital Economy
SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stablecoins have been in existence for over a decade, but their prominence surged after 2017 when governments worldwide started restricting or even shutting down fiat-to-Bitcoin trading channels. Since then, stablecoins have consistently acted as a crucial bridge between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Today, with daily trading volumes approaching $100 billion, stablecoin pairs make up over 80% of... Read More
For the third consecutive year, oneZero makes the Inc. 5000 of America's fastest-growing private companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. has announced that oneZero Financial Systems, a global leader in multi-asset enterprise trading technology solutions, has reached the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the third consecutive year that oneZero has made the prestigious ranking. The Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the... Read More
International Youth Day 2024: Shanghai Electric Launches Onboarding Training for New Recruits with Focus on Youth Career Development
SHANGHAI, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) recently launched a comprehensive training program tailored for over 700 newly recruited graduates. This move, following a nationwide hiring spree, is aimed at molding young talent for sectors at the forefront of reshaping the energy industry. As part of the program, the recruits visited Shanghai Electric's industrial bases, where they gained insights about the... Read More
SS&C Blue Prism Recognized as a Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ RPA Leader for the Sixth Year in a Row
WINDSOR, Conn., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SS Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that SS Blue Prism has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation (RPA). "We're proud SS Blue Prism has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Robotic Process Automation for the sixth year running," said Bill Stone, CEO and Chairman of SS Technologies. "We're working hard... Read More
IBM-Developed Algorithms Announced as World's First Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two IBM-developed algorithms (NYSE: IBM) have been officially formalized within the world's first three post-quantum cryptography standards, which were published today by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Read More
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