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CoinDesk Indices Launches the CoinDesk 20 Index, Establishing an Investable Global Benchmark for Digital Assets

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinDesk Indices, a subsidiary of CoinDesk and the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM since 2014, today introduced the CoinDesk 20 Index, a fully investable index that measures the performance of the top digital assets. The CoinDesk 20 serves as a diversified and trusted benchmark for the growing global crypto economy. Concurrent with the launch, Bullish, one of the fastest-growing... Read More

Edge and Hybrid Cloud Innovations Powering IT, CT, and OT Convergence in Manufacturing and Smart Cities

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The advancements and demand for edge and cloud computing have accelerated the convergence of communications technology (CT), information technology (IT), and operations technology (OT) to the forefront. In its latest report, global intelligence firm ABI Research expects industries such as manufacturing, telecommunications, and smart cities to be leading the way in CT, IT, and OT convergence, driven by... Read More

ARKLYZ AG ACQUIRES LLOYD SHOES GMBH FROM ARA AG

SULINGEN, Germany, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arklyz AG, based in Stans, Switzerland, becomes the new owner of LLOYD Shoes GmbH, Sulingen. Arklyz and Ara have signed definitive agreements for Arklyz to acquire LLOYD Shoes GmbH with all its operating subsidiaries. The transaction was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of both Arklyz AG and Ara AG. Read More

TeamViewer Tensor Listed on Google Cloud Marketplace

GOPPINGEN, Germany, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamViewer, a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, today announced the inclusion of its flagship enterprise solution, TeamViewer Tensor, in the Google Cloud Marketplace, following a previous listing in the enterprise marketplaces of SAP and Microsoft. Customers using Google Cloud Marketplace will now be able to benefit more easily from best-in-... Read More

AI ushers in era of intelligent CX, fuels massive industry transformation

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendesk, Inc. today released its annual Customer Experience (CX) Trends Report, the findings of which signal a rapid transition towards intelligent CX. In this era, the shift to AI-driven service will create a big divide between companies who use AI to create the best customer experiences and those that miss the mark on implementing, or worse, don't embrace AI at all. Those with the ability to... Read More

Ratnesh Kumar Jha Named GM, Institutional Language Products at ETS

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ETS announced today that it has named Ratnesh Kumar Jha as its new GM, Institutional Language Products. Jha will work alongside Rohit Sharma, ETS Senior Vice President, Global Higher Education Workskills on the global expansion of ETS's institutional language product portfolio, primarily the TOEIC® tests, TOEFL ITP® test and the TOEFL® Young Student Series. This includes oversight of all... Read More

Getting 2024 off to a Flying Start: Zoomlion Delivers Nearly 200 Units of Earthmoving Machinery Equipment to Australia and Europe

CHANGSHA, China, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion", 1157.HK) sent off nearly 200 units of earthmoving machinery equipment to Australia and Europe on January 8 from its Earthmoving Machinery Park in the Zoomlion Smart City, signaling a successful start to 2024. The batch delivery is another... Read More

Aramco expands global venture capital program with $4bn funds injection

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aramco ("the Company"), one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has allocated an additional $4 billion to its global venture capital arm, Aramco Ventures. It will more than double the capital allotted to Aramco Ventures, increasing its total investment allocation from $3 billion to $7 billion. Read More

PARATUS LAUNCHES RENEWABLE POWER PRICE INSURANCE FOLLOWING GROWTH EQUITY INVESTMENT FROM ARA PARTNERS

ST. PETER PORT, Guernsey and DUBLIN, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paratus Holdings Limited ("Paratus") today announces the expansion of commercial operations and the introduction of its highly innovative renewable power price-risk insurance solution. The announcement follows the completion of a growth equity investment from Ara Partners ("Ara"), a global private equity and infrastructure firm that specializes in industrial decarbonisation... Read More

Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Data Center Facility for 2024

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei recently held a conference on the Top 10 Trends of Data Center Facility in 2024 and released the corresponding White Paper. At the conference, Yao Quan, President of Huawei Data Center Facility Domain, defined the three characteristics of future data centers: reliable, simplified, and sustainable. Trend 1: High-Reliability Products and Professional Services Are the Key to Ensuring Secure... Read More

Crypto Asset Tax: Competitiveness and Industrial Growth in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The crypto asset market, which previously experienced a high transaction volume, faced a significant decline in 2023. In this article, Asosiasi Blockchain Indonesia will review the causes of this shrinkage in depth, analyze the latest data, explore responses from business actors and government bodies, and underline the factors influencing the dynamics of the crypto asset market. The Decrease... Read More

CIBS2024 Now Available for Pre-Registration, Inviting Everyone to Cutting-Edge Shipbuilding Technologies

SHANGHAI, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the economy recovers and consumption momentum goes hand in hand, the 27th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show 2024 (CIBS2024), organized by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., will be held on March 26-29, 2024 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Visitor pre-registration is now officially online. CIBS2024 will continue to promote the "Energy... Read More

hubli Partners with BeCause to power sustainable meetings

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BeCause, the technology start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, announced today an expanded partnership with hubli, the leading online marketplace and booking platform for corporate meetings, events and group hotel lodging. Read More

Virgin Atlantic Implement Payment Orchestration with CellPoint Digital

LONDON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant step towards enhancing the customer experience, Virgin Atlantic Airlines and its affiliated tour operator, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, have teamed up with the leading payment solutions provider for the airline industry and a pioneer in Payment Orchestration, CellPoint Digital. The full implementation of CellPoint Digital's Payment Orchestration Platform promises seamless and secure payment... Read More

Envision Energy Announces Collaboration with Five Global Healthcare Leaders to Unlock Renewable Energy in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, announced a collaboration with five global leading healthcare companies to accelerate the transition to net zero health systems, delivering around 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of green power annually from 2024. This multi-party agreement across healthcare and renewable energy companies brings together for the first time five healthcare leaders -... Read More

HYATT CENTRIC VICTORIA HARBOUR HONG KONG COMPLETES INSTALLATION OF ORCA DIGESTER FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong and ORCA Digesters have joined forces in pursuit of more sustainable and efficient food waste disposal. Located in Hong Kong's historic North Point district, Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong is a stylish waterfront hotel known for guest rooms that offer stunning harbour views, exceptional guest experiences, as well as award-winning dining venues. In line... Read More

LONGi Confirms Its Attendance for the WEF 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, commonly known as the Winter Davos Forum, is scheduled to take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 15th to 19th, 2024. The conference will bring together over 2,800 leaders from 120 countries to discuss the theme of "Rebuilding Trust" across various perspectives, including economic growth, climate and environmental action, energy security,... Read More

Manulife Named to 2024 Corporate Knights Global 100

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife (TSX: MFC) has been named to the 2024 Corporate Knights Global 100 rankings as one of the world's most sustainable companies. Now in its 20th year, the Global 100 quantitatively compares and ranks how the world's largest publicly traded companies embrace sustainability as part of its strategy, equally emphasizing the impact of a company's operations along with its core products and... Read More

Manulife Announces New Global Longevity Innovation Challenge, in Partnership with the World Economic Forum's UpLink

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced a new multi-year partnership with UpLink, the World Economic Forum's (WEF) open innovation platform, designed to help shape the future of, and investment in, longevity innovation. The three-year partnership will include annual Manulife powered Global Longevity Innovation challenges, run by UpLink. Manulife will also support WEF's broader efforts to address the... Read More

Geek+ delivers Japan's Largest Shelf-to-Person PopPick installation to leading office supply company

TOKYO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Geekplus, the global leader in mobile robot and smart logistics solutions, has implemented its high-storage-density Shelf-to-Person PopPick System at the ASKUL Value Center in Kansai. This marks the largest installation of the Geekplus Shelf-to-Person PopPick System in Japan. The staged implementation, which will include more than 318 Geekplus robots, is more than 70% complete. Since 2019, ASKUL has been... Read More