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Survey Finds 32% of Discrete and Process Manufacturers are Implementing XR Technologies into Their Operations
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent State of Technology in Manufacturing survey conducted by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Extended Reality (XR) technologies like smart glasses and VR headsets are in a similar stage and outlook to digital twins, machine vision, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced devices among industrial and manufacturing operators. Of over 460 respondents across roles in... Read More
Infosys and Microsoft Expand Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Customer Adoption of The Microsoft Cloud and Generative AI
BENGALURU, India, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced an expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft to help accelerate customer adoption of generative AI and Microsoft Azure, globally. The strategic collaboration is aimed at helping Infosys' and Microsoft's joint customers realize the value of their technology... Read More
International Collaboration Addresses Rising Cancer Rates in South America
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States—announces a renewed collaboration with the Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG) to improve cancer outcomes in South America. The international oncology organizations worked together to publish new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for... Read More
ShiraTronics Raises $66 Million in Oversubscribed Series B Financing to Advance Pioneering Treatment for Chronic Migraine
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ShiraTronics, a clinical-stage medical device company developing neurostimulation therapies for chronic migraine patients, today announced the closing of a $66 million Series B financing. The round was led by new investor Norwest Venture Partners, with participation from additional new investors Seroba., OSF Ventures, the Global BioAccess Fund and an undisclosed strategic investor. Returning investors... Read More
Bybit P2P Spins the Wheel of Fortune to Unleash Rewards
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced new seasonal rewards to drive up P2P adoption rates on the trading platform. An open invitation to new and existing users, Bybit P2P has unlocked a new prize pool of 10,000 USDT and free iPhone 16 for customers looking to venture into P2P trading. From today to Oct. 30, 11:59PM UTC, users may complete three simple... Read More
WWD x Siam Piwat GLOBAL FASHION SPOTLIGHT cements a new future for Southeast Asia's fashion and luxury industry, putting Thailand on the map as a global fashion hub
BANGKOK, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail business developer, owner and operator of world-renowned projects including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery and a joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok held a first of its kind event in Southeast Asia yesterday in collaboration with global fashion media of record, WWD. Together, the WWD x SIAM PIWAT GLOBAL FASHION SPOTLIGHT... Read More
Iridium to Collaborate with Nordic Semiconductor on Iridium NTN Direct integration
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced its collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor for early integration of its Iridium NTN Direct℠ service into Nordic's LTE-M/NB-IoT modules and chipsets. Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in low power wireless connectivity solutions including cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT),... Read More
Altair and Technical University of Munich Discover Breakthrough in Quantum Computing for Computational Fluid Dynamics
TROY, Mich., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, and researchers from the Technical University of Munich have made a major breakthrough in the field of quantum computing for computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The breakthrough, published in the journal Computer Physics Communications, presents runnable code for quantum computers and quantum simulators that overcomes several key... Read More
New INTREPID Alliance Antiviral Landscape Report Highlights Urgent Need to Bolster R&D Pipeline in Support of Global Pandemic Preparedness Efforts
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the INTREPID Alliance, a consortium of innovative biopharmaceutical companies dedicated to accelerating antiviral treatments to help protect the world ahead of future pandemics, released its Antiviral Clinical and Preclinical Development Landscape. In this third edition report, the Alliance adds a list of preclinical antiviral compounds to its ongoing analysis of clinical antiviral... Read More
Just Eat Takeaway.com Partners with Rokt to Expand Retail Media Programme
NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), one of the world's largest online food delivery marketplaces, today announced a global partnership with Rokt, a leading ecommerce company using machine learning and AI to make the shopping experience more relevant to each customer. Through the partnership, Just Eat Takeaway.com will launch a retail media offering on the order confirmation... Read More
Aleph Acquires Controlling Equity Interest in Localpayment and Targets $1.4 Trillion Digital Payments Market
MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleph, a leading ecosystem of global digital experts and technology-driven solutions that enables the growth of global digital marketing, today announced the acquisition of a controlling equity interest in Localpayment, a fast growing Payment Service Provider (PSP) in Latin America, transforming the digital landscape by combining first class digital advertising solutions with seamless local payment... Read More
Fractal Achieves The AWS Generative AI Competency
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a global provider of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics solutions to Fortune 500® companies, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Competency. This milestone recognizes Fractal's expertise and commitment to leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation and transformation for its global clients. The AWS Generative AI... Read More
Ampace Shines at DCW 2024 with Safe, Efficient, and Reliable PU Series Products
SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Ampace, a global leader in lithium battery solutions, made a striking appearance at the 2024 Data Centre World (DCW) exhibition. This time, Ampace showcased the PU series products, which boast four key advantages — ultimate safety, outstanding performance, easy maintenance, and cost efficiency, demonstrated its innovative achievements in energy storage technology. As the energy storage... Read More
Spring Growth Spurt, Witsbb Vitamin D for Babies Popular at Leading Australian Pharmacy Chains
SYDNEY, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Should newborn babies supplement with vitamin D? How should vitamin D be supplemented? As global consumers' health awareness significantly increases, the demand for nutritional supplements is showing trends towards refinement, diversification, and personalization. One concern for many new mothers is vitamin D supplementation. Recently, in several well-known pharmacy chains in Australia, a "hypoallergenic"... Read More
J:COM To Expand the Scope and Scale of Plume Services in Japan
PARIS, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Network X -- J:COM, Japan's largest Multiple System Operator (MSO), and Plume, the creator of the world's first SaaS experience platform for communications service providers (CSPs) and their subscribers, have expanded their partnership beyond the residential segment with new services across Japan. The new services include WorkPass, featuring a bespoke solution for very small businesses; and Uprise, enabling... Read More
Fliggy's 2024 National Day Holiday Travel Report Shows Surge in Travel Bookings Amid Robust Growth
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fliggy, a leading online travel platform and wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988), has released its 2024 National Day Holiday Travel Report, which reveals a significant increase in reservations for domestic four- and five-star hotels, tour packages, and car rentals compared to the same period last year. Outbound travel has shown robust growth, following a strong... Read More
Go Discover the Immense Food Processing and Packaging Market in Greater Bay Area in ProPak Shenzhen 2024
SHANGHAI, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by Sinoexpo Informa Markets, ProPak Shenzhen -- 2024 Shenzhen Food Processing and Packaging Exhibition will be held on December 12-14, 2024, at Shenzhen World Exhibition Convention Center (Shenzhen World). Shenzhen is the core city in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area in South China with its total food consumption exceeded one trillion yuan in 2023. Shenzhen's unique geographic... Read More
NEW RESEARCH FROM GENERATION REVEALS HOW MIDCAREER AND OLDER WORKERS EXPERIENCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Generation, the global employment nonprofit, unveils trends in how midcareer workers are using and experiencing AI in the workplace. Read More
UPS SPEEDS UP GLOBAL DELIVERY TIMES FROM ASIA PACIFIC, ADDS CAPACITY FOR PEAK SEASON
SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) customers in Asia Pacific can now have faster deliveries to over 35 countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East after the company introduced a series of enhancements to its industry-leading air network. Read More
Artprice by Artmarket's 2024 Contemporary Art Market Report, coinciding with Frieze London and Art Basel Paris, thoroughly explores a market that has grown 1,800% since 2000, confirming that art is a safe haven in times of major crises
PARIS, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In this 29th Annual Report, Artprice by Artmarket presents and analyzes a denser-than-ever Contemporary and Ultra-Contemporary Art Market (see methodology at the end of the press release) with the opening of Frieze London this Wednesday, October 9, followed by Art Basel Paris on Friday, October 18, 2024. Autumn is a busy period for the Contemporary Art Market, which is why Artprice publishes its essential... Read More
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