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RESULTS OF THE MAIRE FOUNDATION STUDY AT COP29 IN BAKU: PEOPLE IN AZERBAIJAN AND KAZAKHSTAN AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION
MILAN, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Awareness of the importance of the energy transition and the benefits that it can bring to the environment, the economy and society, is growing, including in countries with fossil-based economies such as Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. This is what clearly emerges from a study by the Fondazione MAIRE – ETS, the foundation of Italy-based technology and engineering group MAIRE, carried out in cooperation with... Read More
Alamar Biosciences Announces Collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation to Advance Parkinson's Research Through Development of Next Generation Biomarker Assays
FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamar Biosciences, a company powering precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) to accelerate biomarker discovery and improve our understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD). This collaboration aims to address the critical need for robust biological... Read More
Compass Mining Expands into Iowa with New 30 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Mining ("Compass" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Bitcoin mining hardware, hosting, and services, today announced its acquisition of property and power agreements to establish a state-of-the-art mining facility in Iowa. Construction is already underway on the expandable facility, with an initial 8 megawatts (MW) scheduled for energization in January 2025 and plans for expansion... Read More
Jeeno Thitikul Wins $1 Million Prize in 2024 Aon Risk Reward Challenge
NAPLES, Fla., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, and the LPGA Tour today announced Jeeno Thitikul as the winner of the 2024 Aon Risk Reward Challenge. As the champion of the season-long competition, Thitikul will receive both the Aon Trophy and a $1 million prize in recognition of her exceptional decision-making on the most strategically challenging holes throughout the LPGA Tour... Read More
Neo4j Surpasses $200M in Revenue, Accelerates Leadership in GenAI-Driven Graph Technology
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neo4j®, the world's leading graph database and analytics company, announced that it has surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR over the past 3 years. The company is on track to be cash flow positive in the coming quarters, driven by its leadership in the expanding graph technology market, which is critical for improving the accuracy, transparency, and... Read More
Say Hello to 3.0: Datarithm Releases Latest Version of Inventory Management Solution
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landscape marked by intense competition, rising costs, and stringent regulatory requirements, independent pharmacies face an array of challenges that threaten their viability and success. Today, Datarithm® is proud to announce a solution to these challenges with the latest release of its proprietary inventory management solution. Datarithm Version 3.0 represents a culmination of nearly two... Read More
Soaring Civil & Commercial Applications Propel Drone Market to US$123 Billion by 2030
LONDON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The drone economy is set to soar, with unprecedented growth on the horizon. According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, civil and commercial applications of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), aka drones, will expand dramatically, rising from just 8% to an impressive 32% of the total market by 2030. In this timeframe, annual drone shipments will more than double from 1.5 million units in 2024 to... Read More
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Teams With 2 Taiwan Hospitals To Use NVIDIA-enabled Taipei-1 Supercomputer
TAIPEI, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hon Hai Technology Group ("Foxconn") (TWSE:2317), in partnership with two Taiwanese hospitals, has been selected for the Taiwan government-backed "Big A+" program that will give the world's largest electronics manufacturing service provider access to one of the world's most powerful supercomputers to accelerate AI-applied innovations for medicine. Foxconn teams up with Taichung Veterans General Hospital... Read More
The First Silk Fashion Festival Held at the China National Silk Museum
HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The China National Silk Museum (NSM) recently inaugurated its first Silk Fashion Festival, a noteworthy event that underscores the museum's commitment to preserving and innovating Chinese fashion through silk. Since its first fashion retrospective exhibition in 2011, NSM has emphasized its mission of "collecting today for tomorrow," amassing a significant collection of classic Chinese fashion... Read More
The RepTrak Company is Acquired by Periscope Equity
BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The RepTrak Company™, the global leader in reputation intelligence, announced a majority recapitalization by Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in founder-led, technology-enabled services firms. With over 20 years in the reputation intelligence space, RepTrak is unparalleled in its capabilities to measure and manage corporate reputation. This acquisition by Periscope Equity... Read More
TRACE International Releases the 2024 Bribery Risk Matrix
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TRACE, a non-profit international business association dedicated to anti-bribery, compliance, and good governance, has released the 2024 Bribery Risk Matrix, measuring business bribery risk in 194 jurisdictions. Originally published in 2014 to meet a need in the business community for more reliable information about bribery risk worldwide, the TRACE Matrix helps companies examine the conditions... Read More
2024 Access to Medicine Index finds that pharma companies are missing opportunities to reach more patients in low- and middle-income countries
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Access to Medicine Index finds that pharmaceutical companies are not fully leveraging their potential to expand access in underserved regions. While the Foundation's new analysis shows improvement by some pharmaceutical companies in distinct areas, overall, momentum has slowed since the 2022 Index that overlapped with the COVID-19 pandemic, and growing gaps in access to medicine remain... Read More
PIPER-HEIDSIECK 'TWISTS THE SCRIPT' TO BRING ICONIC HERITAGE TO LIFE
REIMS, France, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piper-Heidsieck, iconic Champagne house, has launched a cinematic advertising campaign, to stage its own story with renowned British artist, Miles Aldridge. The campaign titled "Twist the Script", brings to life how Piper-Heidsieck has been doing things differently and defying convention over the course of its history. 'Twisting the Script' reimagines tradition with bold, innovative flair. To view... Read More
Quantinuum Named Winner in Fast Company's 2024 Next Big Things in Tech Awards
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantinuum, the world's largest and leading integrated quantum computing company, has been recognized by Fast Company as a winner in the 2024 Next Big Things in Tech Awards in the Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology category. In its fourth year, the list honors technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of our society. This prestigious accolade underscores Quantinuum's... Read More
Hikvision hosts 2024 HikTech Star Tour for global installation professionals and tech talents
HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision has hosted its 2024 HikTech Star Tour in Hangzhou, China. Over 100 tech talents from around the globe have gathered for a three-day immersive experience aimed at exploring cutting-edge innovations, sharing insights, and building a vibrant global tech community under the theme "Connecting Stars for Brilliance." In the months leading up to the event, Hikvision sparked a wave of creativity... Read More
Altair Technology Powers Cleveland Golf's New HiBore XL Driver
TROY, Mich., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced its latest collaboration with Cleveland Golf, a leading golf equipment manufacturer, on the design of the new HiBore XL Driver. With Altair's advanced simulation and design technology, Cleveland Golf is raising the bar for golf equipment and redefining the limits of driver design. Read More
Digital Medicine Society Launches Resources to Navigate Global Digital Health Regulatory Pathways
BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) unveiled a suite of resources to guide industry in evaluating international regulatory pathways. These resources equip digital health technology developers with essential tools to compare and navigate the evolving, complex regulatory environments of an initial set of key markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. With these tools in hand, developers... Read More
Labuan IBFC wins Leading International Financial Centre (Asia Pacific) 2024 award
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has won the Leading International Financial Centre (Asia Pacific) 2024 award. The accolade, part of a distinguished series of awards that recognises outstanding performance across industries, was awarded by Global Brands Magazine, a UK-based publication that offers expert opinions and news on the world's leading brands. Read More
Global Boards Show Progress in Sustainability, But AI and Geopolitical Risks Loom Large, Reports Heidrick & Struggles
LONDON, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, has teamed with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, to publish a report exploring how boards are responding to complex trends and disruptions they currently face. Boards and Society: How Boards Are Evolving to Meet Challenges from Sustainability to... Read More
Loyalty Juggernaut Expands Patent Portfolio with AI-Powered Fraud Prevention Technology
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loyalty Juggernaut, Inc., the first modern, cloud-native loyalty technology platform, proudly announces the addition of another U.S. patent to its growing portfolio. It recognizes LJI's innovative use of AI to combat fraud in loyalty programs, ensuring their commercial integrity. Fraud in loyalty programs is a significant concern, with a recent Ernst Young study estimating annual losses to... Read More
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