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Announcing the shortlist for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize

TORONTO and WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A jury of expert international scholars and practitioners have selected the shortlist for the 2023 Lionel Gelber Prize. The Gelber Prize is awarded annually to the top book on international affairs published in English and has a value of $50,000 CAD. The winner will be chosen from the following five titles: Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, by Chris...

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New SEMI Industry Advisory Council to Advance an Agile, Resilient Global Electronics Supply Chain

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain. The Council will develop...

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Comviva introduces 5G-Compatible ADriN platform for intent driven experiences

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comviva, a global leader in customer experience and data monetization solutions today announced the launch of its 5G compatible Application Driven Network Platform, ADriN to offer a unified, simplified, secured experience to the B2B2X value chain of Digital Service Providers, Enterprises, Hyperscalers, application developers and the smart device ecosystem.

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Hisense's Smart Refrigerators and Washing Machines Receive ETSI EN 303 645 Certification by TÜV Rheinland

QINGDAO, China, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland Greater China granted the ETSI EN 303 645 Consumer IoT Device Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Standard certification to Hisense's smart refrigerator and smart washing machine ranges. Hisense became the world's first refrigerator and washing machine brand to receive the ETSI EN 303 645 certification issued by TÜV Rheinland for this category.

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Celgard and C4V Begin Exclusive Strategic Alliance Agreement for High-Voltage Lithium-ion Batteries for Giga-factories

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celgard, LLC (Celgard), a subsidiary of Polypore International, LP, (Polypore) is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with lithium-ion battery technology company C4V to advance the development of next-generation, high-performance, high-voltage battery cells. Celgard and C4V will collaborate on the development of separator solutions for the lithium-ion battery...

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IMG Named a Best Travel Insurance Company of 2023 by Forbes Advisor

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Group® (IMG®), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, has been recognized for the second year in a row in the Forbes Advisor Best Of 2023 Awards category: Best Travel Insurance Companies Of 2023. "IMG is honored to be recognized once again as one of the best travel insurance companies in the market," said Grant Hayes, IMG Director of...

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Improving Employee Wellbeing Factors Can Enhance Company Performance By at Least 11 Percent, Up to 55 Percent, According to Global Aon Survey

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today published its 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey, which – among other key findings – shows that improving employee wellbeing factors can enhance company performance by at least 11 percent and up to 55 percent. There is a relationship between wellbeing and a sustainable working life, which can impact company performance. The higher an...

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Telecommunications Industry Association Announces Senior Executive from U.S. Department of Commerce as Featured Speaker for BEAD Success Summit

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the trusted industry association for the connected world, today announced it has confirmed Kevin Gallagher, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will be a featured keynote speaker at the BEAD Success Summit, which is being held, April 19 -20, in Arlington, VA.

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Huawei Showcases Petal Maps at MWC 2023, Offering Extensive Support for Travellers Worldwide

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, Huawei showcased Petal Maps and demonstrated its innovative functions, including full-screen lane-level guidance, real-time traffic monitoring, diverse map layers, life services, and watch collaborative navigation. These functions mean Petal Maps can provide global users with reliable navigation and map services that are supported by a co-created...

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Debswana and Huawei Unveil World's First 5G-oriented Smart Diamond Mine Project

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, at MWC Barcelona 2023, Botswana's Debswana and Huawei jointly announced the world's first 5G-oriented smart diamond mine project. Debswana's Head of Information Management Molemisi Nelson Sechaba said that the Huawei-enabled smart mine solution has been deployed at Debswana's Jwaneng open-pit...

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Global Cold Chain Transport Track & Trace Revenues in Pharma to Reach US$2.9 billion by 2027

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global pharmaceutical (pharma) industry will surpass US$1.9 trillion in revenues by 2027; online pharma revenues will surpass US$185 billion by 2027. With online healthcare, tailored medicines, and regulatory stringency all increasing alongside an elevated focus on drug supply security following the Covid-19 pandemic, pharma supply chains have drawn considerable attention. Digital transformations are...

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BMO Financial Group Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first quarter ended January 31, 2023, BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) recorded net income of $247 million or $0.30 per share on a reported basis, and net income of $2,272 million or $3.22 per share on an adjusted basis. "We had a very good start to the year, with continued strong operating performance in our Canadian and U.S. Personal and Commercial businesses and improving momentum in...

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BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends

BMO Financial Group Declares Dividends

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Master Power Technologies Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Its Truly Holistic Data Center Solutions and Unparalleled Expertise in Turnkey Solutions

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on Frost Sullivan's recent data center infrastructure industry research, it recognizes Master Power Technologies (MPT) with the 2023 African Company of the Year Award. The company pioneered modular data center solutions in the African region, set new standards, and raised the bar significantly for developing turnkey solutions. These factors, combined with its profound understanding of local...

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Excelerate Energy and Venture Global Announce Sales and Purchase Agreement

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Excelerate Energy, Inc. (the "Company" or "Excelerate") (NYSE: EE) and Venture Global LNG announced today the execution of a 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Under the SPA, Excelerate will purchase 0.7 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on a free on board (FOB) basis from the Plaquemines LNG facility in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. "We are proud to...

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Carbon Intensive Industries Call for Financing to Support Decarbonization

ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Executives from 'hard-to-abate' industries have called for increased financing to support decarbonization efforts, following the release of a landmark report that outlines less than a third believe they have adequate budgets to do so, and over half have not yet set net-zero targets.

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DIGITAL REALTY AND OPTIONS TECHNOLOGY EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO ACCELERATE LOW LATENCY, COST-EFFECTIVE TRADING IN ASIA

SINGAPORE, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions, today announced the extension of its partnership with Options Technology, a leading capital markets services provider, making its suite of managed capital markets services available to its customers in Singapore via PlatformDIGITAL®.

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Itaconix Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Enabling Companies to Increase their Sustainability Cost-Effectively and Improve Product Performance with its Bio-based Alternatives

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently Frost Sullivan researched the bio-based polymer industry, and based on its findings, recognizes Itaconix Plc with the 2022 North American Enabling Technology Leadership Award. The company is a provider of sustainable specialty chemical ingredients for cleaning, beauty, and hygiene applications. Backed by world-class subject matter experts and driven by its vision of decarbonizing everyday...

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Artprice by Artmarket.com: Five Ways to Dive into Crypto Art and NFTs

PARIS, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to surfing the internet, we often speak of "falling into a rabbit hole", an allusion to the first chapter in Lewis Carroll's novel Alice in Wonderland, and the same notion is equally appropriate as regards the sometimes bewildering and unbounded experience in the Web3 and crypto-art sphere. To help you navigate in this virtual world, and at a time when the MoMA in New York, the LACMA in Los...

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Heidrick & Struggles Announces Promotions of Partners, Principals, and Senior Client Principal across Executive Search and Heidrick Consulting Business

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, announced promotions of 19 Partners, 29 Principals, and one Senior Client Principal in its Executive Search and Heidrick Consulting businesses globally. "Heidrick Struggles is proud to cultivate leaders within our firm, and we are deeply committed to developing our teams and creating an...

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