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Canada's Largest Bitcoin ATM Network is Expanding into Australia
TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Localcoin, Canada's largest Bitcoin ATM company, has officially announced its international expansion to Australia. Demonstrating its commitment to this new market, the company will launch with an initial set of 35 machines in key strategic locations starting this October. This strategic move marks Localcoin's first move beyond North America, positioning it as a leader not just in Canada but aiming to... Read More
GeniusBOS Receives Orders For Medium Voltage Transformers
NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GeniusBOS today announced that the company has received orders for medium voltage transformers for delivery in the United States. The company is focused on further developing this important product category. Andrew Worden, CEO of GeniusBOS, stated: "Our customers expressed that transformers are too expensive, lead times are too long, and service levels are poor. We have responded by bringing to... Read More
China Everything's Feature: How Has the BRI Changed the World?
BEIJING, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past decade, the world has never been more connected and related from different dimensions. Launched 10 years ago, the Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative has mapped out the win-win cooperation model for the BRI countries and regions along the route, and it has also provided new momentum for economic growth. How did the BRI transform from a top-level design to a practical implementation and what... Read More
Dr. Huda Zoghbi Reveals New Research Into the Mechanisms Driving Rett Syndrome at the 2023 World Congress of Neurology
MONTREAL, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huda Zoghbi, MD, professor of molecular and human genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of neurology. Her research shows that mutations in the MECP2 gene are responsible for causing Rett syndrome, a childhood disorder that primarily affects females and is diagnosed in around 1 in 10,000 girls born each year. Rett syndrome is a delayed-onset childhood... Read More
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Neuromod Devices with the 2023 New Product Innovation Award for Developing a Robust Solution That Meets Tinnitus Patients' Needs
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost Sullivan recently researched the neuromodulation devices for tinnitus space and, based on its findings, recognizes Neuromod Devices (Neuromod) with the 2023 North American New Product Innovation Award. Neuromod is a medical technology company focused on designing and developing bimodal neuromodulation solutions that address the growing clinical needs of patients with tinnitus. Read More
ACE Green Recycling enters into Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Research Agreement with National Renewable Energy Laboratory
GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Green Recycling (ACE) and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to further develop and optimize ACE's environment friendly and low cost lithium-ion battery recycling technology for recycling of graphite, lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) and other cathode active materials. This collaboration... Read More
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows 2023 Phase 2: Smart Energy, Intelligent Security Products on the Spotlight
HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Running from October 18 to 21, Phase 2 of the 2023 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows sets the stage for an extraordinary convergence of global innovation, encompassing Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security Appliances, Home Kitchen, and Lifestyle. The shows feature an impressive lineup of more than 2,000 exhibitors across 3,900-plus booths. Visitors will discover over 150,000 new products spanning... Read More
SANY Witnesses the Birth of The Land of the Future
CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in the Northwestern of Saudi Arabia, NEOM, a $500 billion giga-project launched in 2017, is SANY Group's (SANY) most significant project in the Middle East with a total of about 2,500 units of machines projected to be deployed in the construction. As the centerpiece of 'Saudi Vision 2030', an ambitious plan by the Saudi Arabian government to transform the country's economy, NEOM will not... Read More
KENNAMETAL INTRODUCES NEW TURNING GRADE FEATURING KENGOLD TECHNOLOGY
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today its new KCU10B turning grade, an innovative update to its KCU10 platform with an enhanced KENGold™ coating technology for edge protection. This universal cutting solution is designed for machinists in aerospace and defense, automotive, energy and general engineering markets requiring maximum output when cutting a broad range of difficult-to-machine materials.... Read More
GIGABYTE Announces AI Strategy for Consumer Products to Map the Future of AI
TAIPEI, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, a leader in cloud computing and AI server markets, announced a new strategic framework for AI outlining a blueprint for the company's direction in the AI-driven future of the consumer PC market. The framework features three fundamental pillars: offering a comprehensive AI operating platform, implementing AI-based product design, and engaging in the AI ecosystem with the goal of introducing... Read More
Generation Privacy: Younger Consumers Are 7 Times More Likely to Exercise their Data Rights, New Cisco Survey Shows
Generation Privacy: Younger Consumers Are 7 Times More Likely to Exercise their Data Rights, New Cisco Survey Shows Read More
Infosys and Google Cloud expand alliance to help enterprises transform into AI-first organizations
BENGALURU, India, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced that it is expanding its alliance with Google Cloud to help enterprises build AI-powered experiences leveraging Infosys Topaz offerings and Google Cloud's generative AI solutions. Read More
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies on Bumpy but Sure Path to US$25 Billion Market by 2027
NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) market continues upward despite continued volatility. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, expects revenues to grow steadily to reach a market value of US$25 billion by 2027 as the worldwide slowdown drives operational efficiencies in the underlying technology. "Blockchain technologies continue to evolve in short two- or three-year... Read More
SOPHiA GENETICS Enters New Collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AstraZeneca to Address Global Inequalities in Comprehensive Cancer Care
BOSTON and ROLLE, Switzerland, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a category-defining software company and a global leader in data-driven medicine today announced a collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), a top cancer treatment and research institution, and AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) to bring high quality, comprehensive cancer testing to a global scale. With this collaboration, the... Read More
Darwinium Raises $18 Million to Accelerate Global Adoption of its Edge-based Digital Security and Fraud Prevention Platform
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darwinium, a next-generation digital security and fraud prevention platform, today announced it has raised $18 million in Series A financing led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), with participation from seed investors: Blackbird, Airtree Ventures and Accomplice. The new funding brings total investment to $26 million and enables Darwinium to scale its edge-based solution across global geographies,... Read More
IBM Expands Relationship with AWS to Bring Generative AI Solutions and Dedicated Expertise to Clients
ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an expansion of its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help more mutual clients operationalize and derive value from generative artificial intelligence (AI). As part of this, IBM Consulting aims to deepen and expand its generative AI expertise on AWS by training 10,000 consultants by the end of 2024; the two organizations also plan to deliver joint... Read More
Currax Pharmaceuticals: CONTRAVE®/MYSIMBA® demonstrates no increased risk in major adverse cardiac events in a large, long-term real-world evidence study
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC ("Currax") today announced top-line results from a Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Analysis (HOA). This study evaluated the cardiovascular safety of CONTRAVE®/MYSIMBA®, a weight management drug. The real-world study compared CONTRAVE®/MYSIMBA® to a similar product for the purpose of measuring major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). The primary analysis included over... Read More
Tencent Cloud Empowers MEA Enterprises with New SuperApp-as-a-Service, AI and Media Capabilities
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced its showcase at the GITEX GLOBAL 2023, one of the world's largest and most inclusive tech events held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Attending for the second time, Tencent Cloud is looking to strategically grow its business in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market, demonstrating its unique and competitive... Read More
Seegene Reinforces Commitment to Strong ESG Management with 100% Recyclable, Styrofoam-Free Shipping Boxes
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, announced that it has successfully developed 100% recyclable packaging for its diagnostic kits to reduce waste and preemptively meet evolving global environmental policies. This initiative is part of Seegene's ongoing commitment to good environmental, social, and corporate... Read More
Altair Releases Altair® HyperWorks® 2023
TROY, Mich., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the release of Altair® HyperWorks® 2023. This update to Altair's best-in-class design and simulation platform signifies a transformative leap in technology, offering an integrated solution that streamlines workflows, enhances user experiences, and enables innovation. "The release of Altair... Read More
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