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IBM to Acquire StreamSets and webMethods Platforms from Software AG
ARMONK, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG (FRA: SOW), a company majority owned by Silver Lake, to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2.13 billion in cash. Read More
AYAYI® leads the next generation of PHYGITAL brand, building a 'Real Utopia'
SHANGHAI, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's top-valued hyper-realistic virtual influencer, AYAYI officially launches her eponymous brand AYAYI® In 2023. Building on years of deep cultivation in the digital content and virtual technology, AYAYI® innovatively proposes the PHYGITAL brand concept: a state of combining physical and digital substantial presence, to create a unique aesthetic style and product forms exclusive to the brand.... Read More
"Chula - Bantadthong - Sam Yan" - Foodies' Paradise A Hub of Hip Thai Street Food
BANGKOK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) awakens the Thai soft power concept by transforming the Bantadthong - Samyan neighborhood into a Thai street food paradise combining the popularity of various restaurants while emphasizing hygiene, quality, and taste. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the area will attract consumers, as well as Thai and foreign entrepreneurs.... Read More
Tencent Cloud Recognized as a Representative Vendor for Video Platform Services in the 2023 Gartner® Market Guide
HONG KONG, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global tech company Tencent, today announced its recognition as a Representative Vendor in the newly published 2023 Gartner® Market Guide for Video Platform Services. Tencent Cloud's solution range, including Media Processing Service (MPS), Video on Demand (VOD), Cloud Streaming Services (CSS), have been pivotal in the company's placement as a Representative Vendor... Read More
BJ60 Expands its Presence in Dubai with "Xide of Delight" Launch Event
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 15th, BAIC hosted a launch event at Kempinski The Palm, marking the official launch of the BJ60 in the global market. The launch event attracted over 150 individuals, including representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Dubai, members of the UAE royal family, and renowned medias from the Middle East. The event radiated energy and anticipation, with guests offering commendations for the... Read More
Register now for the Citi Cup fintech competition
SUZHOU, China, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Citigroup Services and Technology (China) (CSTC) has announced that the 19th Citi Financial Innovation Application Competition (also known as the Citi Cup) is open for online registration. CSTC leads Citigroup's financial technology and financial operations services industry in China. This year's Citi Cup competition will be hosted by Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, and it is... Read More
Viettel Powers India's Industries with Cutting-edge Private 5G
BANGALORE, India, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) and QuadGen Wireless Solutions Pvt Ltd. (QuadGen) jointly host the handover ceremony of Private 5G, which was researched, manufactured and supplied by Viettel, to QuadGen. This noteworthy accomplishment took place a mere five months after signing a service provision contract in the Indian market.... Read More
Dr. Steve Mark Gan and His Company GAOC Group of Companies Claim Victory at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Regional Edition
SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2023 Regional Edition served as a magnificent tribute to exceptional businesses and forward-thinking leaders in the region. Following the Asia Economic Forum (AEF) 2023 in Singapore, which convened over 300 delegates, the APEA marked a momentous occasion that underscored the resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment of Asian entrepreneurs and enterprises... Read More
Wonderers, New Title from Smilegate, to Launch on the 8th of the Upcoming Month in 4 Asia-Pacific Countries
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smilegate announced that it will release Wonderers: Eternal World, its new action-adventure game, in 4 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Read More
Datuk Seri (Dr.) Subramaniam Pillai Receives Master Entrepreneur Award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2023 Regional Edition
SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2023 Regional Edition served as a magnificent tribute to exceptional businesses and forward-thinking leaders in the region. Following the Asia Economic Forum (AEF) 2023 in Singapore, which convened over 300 delegates, the APEA marked a momentous occasion that underscored the resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment of Asian entrepreneurs and enterprises... Read More
Chulalongkorn University BRIDGES Nobel Laureate Talk Series: A Global Gathering of Minds
BANGKOK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chulalongkorn University BRIDGES Nobel Laureate Talk Series has been unveiled to the public with five honorable keynote speakers whose achievement make a statement in the science world recognised by the prestige global award of Nobel Prize. It is a great opportunity to learn more about their story of success, knowledge and experience, which is ready to be shared with the audience for promoting peace... Read More
Mediwave Unveils World's First Mixed Reality & AI-Powered Connected Ambulance
SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking development, Mediwave, the digital healthcare arm of Wavenet, headquartered in Singapore, partners with 1990 Suwa Seriya, Sri Lanka's national pre-hospital emergency ambulance service, to elevate life-enhancing emergency care through Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Together, a fully Connected Ambulance, powered by Mediwave's integrated Emergency Response Suite was... Read More
Patriot Drills 56.6 m at 1.37% Li2O in Step-Out Hole and Completes Final Hole of 2023 Program at the CV5 Pegmatite, Quebec, Canada
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- December 18, 2023 – SYDNEY, Australia Highlights Patriot continues to intersect well-mineralised zones in step-out drilling at the CV5 Pegmatite, with highlights:56.6 m at 1.37% Li2O and 9.9 m at 3.58% Li2O (CV23-231).50.1 m at 1.17% Li2O, 38.0 m at 1.44% Li2O, and 17.2 m at 2.20% Li2O (CV23-223).48.4 m at 1.21% Li2O, including 11.0 m at 3.42% Li2O (CV23-211).29.2 m at 1.35% Li2O, including 8.4 m at... Read More
ANZ Workplace Safety Risks Are Far Too High
SYDNEY, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the working year draws to a close, new research shows 97% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces are still too vulnerable to health and safety risks. Of those 8.7% are exposed to unacceptably high levels of risk. Only 3% of organisations believe they are ready to manage their environmental health and safety (EHS) risks. This is despite increasing advocacy for zero risk in the workplace. Read More
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG announces agreement to acquire Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (D.O.R.C.)
JENA, Germany, Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl Zeiss Meditec AG announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V. (D.O.R.C.) from the investment firm Eurazeo SE, Paris, France. The acquisition will enhance and complement ZEISS Medical Technology's broad ophthalmic portfolio and range of digitally connected workflow solutions for addressing a wide... Read More
Xccelerate AI Unveils Groundbreaking Achievement for Lightning Fast Engineering Simulations
HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Xccelerate AI is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking AI-based framework that is set to revolutionize the world of engineering simulations. This innovative leap promises to swiftly predict simulation results, dramatically speeding up complex engineering simulations unleashing a whirlwind of benefits for industries far and wide. Complex simulations in engineering traditionally demands extensive... Read More
Snow Hill Success!--Quark Expeditions Goes Beyond in Antarctica
SEATTLE, Dec. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, extended its longstanding record of achievement in Antarctica by successfully landing 208 explorers on two voyages for an experience that few on the planet will ever have: walking on sea ice to visit the remote Snow Hill Island colony of Emperor penguins. Quark Expeditions' technologically-advanced expedition ship, Ultramarine, and its team... Read More
Kazakhstan's Former President Nazarbayev Addresses Astana Club on Urgent Need for Nuclear Détente
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 11-12, the capital of Kazakhstan hosted the VII meeting of the Astana Club, which brought together leading international experts to discuss pressing global issues. During his traditional speech, the Club's chairman, former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, stated the need for urgent actions to achieve international nuclear détente. "In January of 2023 the Doomsday Clock was... Read More
CATL's Shenxing battery wins the AUTOBEST 2024 award
NINGDE, China, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 15, the international jury panel of AUTOBEST announced that CATL's Shenxing battery has won the TECHNOBEST 2024 award following voting by jury members from 31 European nations. This is the first time a battery product has won the TECHNOBEST award, and CATL is the first China-based company to win this title. AUTOBEST is among the most prestigious auto juries in Europe and has been giving... Read More
JA Solar's High-Efficiency Modules Applied in Pakistan's First n-Type Photovoltaic Power Plant
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JA Solar and Orient Energy Systems have completed Pakistan's first n-type photovoltaic (PV) power plant project. Since its operation in September 2023, the modules' excellent power generation performance has been highly recognized by the customer. Established in 1996, Orient Energy Systems is one of the top three PV EPC contractors in Pakistan, providing specialized one-stop PV power solutions. The... Read More
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