Multiple Global Brands Including 1-800 CONTACTS, BMW Seattle, Detroit Pistons, MGM Resorts, Multiplus, Subway and Walgreens Showcasing RCS Business Messaging Services; RCS Gaining Momentum With Over 50 Operator Launches Worldwide SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced that multiple global brands including 1-800 CONTACTS, BMW Seattle, Detroit Pistons, MGM Resorts, Multiplus, Subway and Walgreens are showcasing Messaging as a Platform (MaaP) services based on the GSMA’s Universal Profile for Advanced Messaging (UP) at Mobile World Congress Americas. All plan to augment their existing SMS business messaging to Rich Communications Services (RCS) Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging, which creates a richer, more interactive experience for consumers and allows them to engage directly with brands within the messaging platform itself. “Messaging as a Platform and RCS A2P is a huge upgrade on current SMS business messaging and ... Read more »

SES issues new White Paper - SES delivers a suite of capabilities to meet demand for video everywhere, anytime, and on any screen LUXEMBOURG-Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES continues to be at the forefront of video distribution, having created a business dedicated to the needs of its Video customers, SES Video. The company delivers a full suite of services providing end-to-end solutions for every video platform irrespective of the transmission infrastructure. These services and their benefits to customers are described in the new SES White Paper “Transforming Video Services”. SES Video combines the three pillars of SES’s video business: satellite infrastructure, video solutions, and media platforms to deliver a truly integrated offering. “SES has invested in a suite of capabilities to deliver high-quality video anywhere, anytime, and on any screen,” the White Paper begins. “Encompassing DTH, Cable, IPTV, Video on Demand (VOD), and over-the-top ( ... Read more »

Globecast signs two capacity deals with SES Video to deliver content for cable networks across the US market LUXEMBOURG -Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Globecast, a leading global solutions provider for media, has doubled its SES satellite capacity at the heart of North America’s leading cable neighbourhood to expand content distribution services to dozens of US cable networks. As part of the new agreement announced by SES, Globecast will be utilizing two additional full transponders aboard the SES-1 satellite to deliver packaged programming from content providers to cable systems across the continental US. Globecast already relies on a third transponder on SES-1 to meet the growing demand among dozens of cable networks and broadcasters for content distribution throughout the region. “Globecast is building much of its regional and global content distribution strategy using SES’s North American cable neighbourhood, which is where the leading cable networ ... Read more »

World’s first multi-band, multi-orbit, rapid connectivity solution designed to enable defense and security missions RESTON, Va. -Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES Government Solutions (SES GS) today announced that it will demonstrate its Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite communication system at the Modern Day Marine Expo at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The solutions can connect defense missions in most remote areas with no terrestrial infrastructure, adapting to a broad range of scenarios. The ongoing demonstrations will take place from 19 to 21 September. The satellite-enabled communications solution managed by SES GS is the first mobile platform to offer collaborative communications technologies over multiple frequencies, including X-band, military Ka-, commercial C-, Ku- and Ka- bands. The system on display can access GEO wide beams and high throughput narrow beams, or deliver fiber-like MEO connectivity servic ... Read more »

ZURICH -Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- In light of recent news regarding the New York branch of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Habib Bank AG Zurich wishes to clarify that it has no legal or beneficial, direct or indirect affiliation, or shared ownership in HBL, a Pakistan-based financial institution. Habib Bank AG Zurich was established in 1967 in Switzerland and operates in various global locations through branches and subsidiaries. Its international banking network comprises of: Switzerland - Habib Bank AG Zurich United Kingdom - Habib Bank Zurich plc Hong Kong - Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited Canada - Habib Canadian Bank UAE - Habib Bank AG Zurich South Africa - HBZ Bank Ltd Kenya - Habib Bank AG Zurich Pakistan - Habib Metropolitan Bank Habib Bank AG Zurich has no branch or subsidiary in the United States of America. Contacts Habib Bank AG Zurich Raymond De Barro csd.ch@habibbank.com Permalink : http://aetoswire.com/news/4570/en

SAN FRANCISCO-Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global is proud to announce the appointment of Andrea De Vecchi and Paolo Mondia as Co-Managing Partners for the European Region. Andrea and Paolo are the Managing Partners for Andersen Tax & Legal in Italy and Andersen Tax in Lugano, respectively. They will be working together closely to manage the European practice and the growth of both the region and the organization as a whole. “I have the utmost confidence in Andrea and Paolo and both bring different perspectives and frames of reference to this position,” shared Global Chairman and Andersen Tax LLC CEO, Mark Vorsatz. “They have played a significant role in our discussions around our organizational structure and have been catalysts for the enormous progress made in this short period of time. Their long history of leadership and cooperation, coupled with their excellent experience in the field make them ideal candidates for this new role.” And ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Thursday, September 14th 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] This year’s The Maritime Standard Awards will have more than a touch of Bollywood glitz and glamour, as it has been confirmed that actress, model and former Miss Universe, Lara Dutta, will host the event. The Maritime Standard Awards, which recognise excellence and achievement in the shipping, ports and related sectors, take place on Monday 23rd October at the Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, and Lara’s presence is sure to generate considerable global interest in the event, which is now a firm fixture on the maritime industry calendar. TMS managing director, Trevor Pereira, says, “Lara is a true superstar and we are delighted that she has accepted our invitation to be Master of Ceremonies on the night. As she is the biggest personality we have had on stage since we launched the Awards three years ago, her presence will help take the event to a whole new level, generating a huge amount of international media exposure f ... Read more »