KYOTO, Japan -Friday, June 2nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (“Murata”) (TOKYO:6981) (ISIN:JP3914400001), a world leading manufacturer of electronics components and solutions, acquired ID-Solutions S.r.l. (“ID-Solutions”; Headquarters: Parma, Italy) on June 1, 2017. Purpose of the acquisition ID-Solutions is a RFID system integrator that, starting from their consultancy experience and development of their own middleware and application software, provides added value traceability solutions based on customer needs. ID-Solutions is a spin-off company of the University of Parma, a charter technology partner of RFID Lab Parma and specializes in providing RFID solutions for supply chains with a focus on the retail, food, and healthcare industries. Combining ID-Solutions’ research background and expertise with Murata’s strengths – high investment in R&D, unique technologies, new product development capabilities and broad global network – will benefi ... Read more »

Change in functional assessment of ovarian cancer therapy (FACT-O TOI) similar for olaparib and placebo Significant quality-adjusted progression-free survival benefit of 14.0 months with olaparib vs 7.3 months with placebo Time without symptoms of disease or toxicity significantly improved for patients on olaparib maintenance therapy – 13.5 vs 7.2 months CAMBRIDGE, England -Friday, June 2nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- AstraZeneca today reported new data from the Phase III SOLO-2 trial of Lynparza (olaparib) 300mg twice-daily tablet maintenance treatment showing that quality of life (QoL) is sustained alongside improved progression-free survival (PFS) in women with germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm), platinum-sensitive, relapsed serous ovarian cancer.1 On three separate rating scales (functional, physical well-being and symptoms), women receiving olaparib maintenance treatment reported similar QoL to those taking placebo, according to results presented at the 2017 ASCO Ann ... Read more »

Amelia Is the Only AI Ready to Transform Entire Processes at Scale, From Intelligent Front Office Conversations Through to The Smart Back Office Execution NEW YORK -Friday, June 2nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- IPsoft, the digital labor company, has leapfrogged the current AI market by introducing the most comprehensive and human artificial intelligence platform available today, Amelia. This evolution of Amelia connects AI into the very heart of the enterprise and drives value all the way from front office to back office. Leveraging a unique combination of humanlike intelligence and machine powered analytics, Amelia will allow enterprises to scale customer interactions and transform end to end processes in order to become digital frontrunners. Multiple breakthroughs in Amelia’s cognitive capabilities have drastically advanced her ability to converse with her human counterparts in more than 40 languages in a completely natural, context aware dialogue. In parallel, new anal ... Read more »

- Programme includes keynotes, networking opportunities and pitching competition - LONDON-Friday, June 2nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- IBC announces today the launch of the Startup Forum, a brand-new initiative for IBC 2017 that brings together innovative digital media startups, media houses and investors for a day of keynote presentations, panel sessions, pitching and networking. The event, which runs on 17 September 2017, is held in association with Media Honeypot, organisers of the eponymous international conference that helps media executives identify new business opportunities with emerging technology companies. “For 50 years, IBC has been established as the world’s leading media technology event. In 2017, the media and entertainment business is being transformed by innovative and entrepreneurial Startups. For this reason, established media houses and investors are actively seeking out the new technologies that will lead the next wave of growth,” said IBC CEO Mic ... Read more »

Banks and investors embrace solution for automated connectivity LONDON -Friday, June 2nd 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Banks and their investment firm clients spoke loudly in May: they chose financial platform company Dealogic to connect them electronically on 10 major deals—globally. Dealogic Connect, which allows investors to place electronic indications of interest as well as reconcile and evaluate all sellside-provided activities, is growing fast. “We’re pleased at how quickly the industry is adopting Connect,” said Jody Drulard, Chief Product Officer. “We’re seeing major IPOs, like the largest telecom IPO in Europe this year, open for orders. In fact, we just had the first orders to joint bookrunners on Connect and the first electronic deal in Asia.” One reason behind Dealogic Connect’s rapid adoption is the need for firms to comply with MiFID II directives by January 2018. This regulation requires research unbundling and associated proof of no inducements by banks t ... Read more »