TOKYO & CUPERTINO, Calif. -Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEC Corporation (NEC; TOKYO: 6701) today announced the establishment of dotData, Inc., a new startup company based in Cupertino, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, that develops and globally provides software that automates data science processes using artificial intelligence (AI). dotData will appoint Dr. Ryohei Fujimaki as CEO, who is a leader in the development of Predictive Analysis Automation, a core AI technology (*1), and one of the founders of dotData. dotData will accelerate product development and go-to-market by hiring top talent, strengthening products and technologies, engaging with global partners, and acquiring external capital. NEC will obtain an exclusive license from dotData to provide this software across Japan and will start to provide the software in the first half of FY2018. “NEC is now accelerating the monetization of its competitive technologies by creating divers ... Read more »

Executives from AT&T Business, China Telecom, Ericsson and Huawei to Keynote in Shanghai; GSMA Confirms New Exhibitors, Partners, Sponsors and Events HONG KONG-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The GSMA today announced that executives from leading organisations across the mobile ecosystem will participate in the keynote programme at the 2018 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai. The GSMA also announced the first speakers for the new Leaders Stage, as well as newly confirmed exhibitors, partners, sponsors and events. Mobile World Congress Shanghai will take place 27-29 June at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). “With just over two months to go, we have a very exciting programme lined up for Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2018,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer. “While showcasing the latest developments in mobile, this year’s event will offer attendees a wide range of experiences through the conference, the exhibition and special ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Jeudi 26 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] AETOSWire, le département de distribution des nouvelles de News Services Group (NSG) et le représentant exclusif de Business Wire, une société de Berkshire Hathaway, au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord, lance la nouvelle fonctionnalité de son service, le PressKit en Ligne. Le PressKit en Ligne est une salle de presse interactive qui fournit une gamme complète de ressources multimédias précieuses pour les journalistes. C'est une banque de ressources en ligne pour les fichiers multimédias des clients, tels que les communiqués de presse, les profils, les biographies, les vidéos, les images, les fiches d'information, les questions/réponses, les clips audios, les présentations, les rapports, etc. M. Tony AbiHanna, Président Directeur Général de NSG, AETOSWire, et Esmaa News a déclaré : « Le service PressKit en Ligne est notre réponse à la nécessité des journalistes à trouver des informations suffisantes sur les nouvelles ou ... Read more »

Company enables “Innovation by Extension” with launch of new mobility, analytics and security add-on solutions LAS VEGAS-Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of enterprise software products and services, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software products, today announced the first offerings in a family of solutions designed to provide improved competitive advantage to organizations with mature and valuable enterprise software investments that can be used as a foundation for innovation. Rimini Street’s new solutions can enable an organization to quickly and cost-effectively modernize their current enterprise software with the latest desired features and capabilities, future-proof their technical platforms against yet-unknown technology changes, and secure their systems against a constantly evolving threat environment. Rimini Street’s new solutions enable organizations to leverag ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates.-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] AETOSWire, the news distribution arm of News Services Group (NSG) and the exclusive representative of Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, in the Middle East and North Africa, launches the newest feature in its service, the Online PressKit. The Online PressKit is an interactive pressroom that provides a full suite of valuable multimedia resources for journalists. It is an online resource-bank for clients’ multimedia files such as press releases, profiles, biographies, videos, images, fact sheets, Q&As, audio clips, presentations, reports, and the like. Mr. Tony AbiHanna, President and CEO of NSG, AETOSWire, and Esmaa News, said, “The Online PressKit service is our answer to the necessity of journalists to find enough information about a company’s news or event. We understand that press kits play a major influence in covering our client’s event, hence we have streamlined the news gathering process for journ ... Read more »

Transforms home WiFi experience by increasing service provider visibility, control, and resolution over any device or network technology VANCOUVER, British Columbia-Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Incognito Software Systems, a global provider of device and service management solutions for digital service providers, today introduced the Digital Home Experience Solution. The new offering enhances the existing Incognito Auto Configuration Server with improved digital channels, and analytics to address service quality challenges associated with complex, multi-device home WiFi networks. In production with a Tier 1 service provider, the solution is accelerating technical problem resolution, reducing operational costs with fewer truck rolls, while improving customer satisfaction. “Digital transformation in the home network is accelerating, as service providers look to eliminate friction points such as how to automate the resolution of service quality issues,” ... Read more »

Comprehensive modeling environment now spans geo-structural and geo-environmental collaboration EXTON, Pa. -Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Plaxis, the leading provider of geotechnical software, based in Delft, Netherlands, and the agreement to acquire soil engineering software provider SoilVision, based in Saskatchewan, Canada. The acquisitions, with Bentley’s market-leading borehole reporting and data management software gINT, serve to make Bentley a complete source for geotechnical professionals “going digital.” Finally, BIM advancements can be extended to the essential subsurface engineering of every infrastructure project. Projects necessarily begin with geotechnical surveys and sampling, captured with gINT for versatile documentation and reporting. Next, professionals perform engineering relat ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Jeudi 26 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Sous le patronage de Son Excellence Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rachid Al Maktoum, Prince héritier de Dubaï et Président du Conseil Exécutif de Dubaï, l'Autorité des Routes et des Transports (RTA) à Dubaï a organisé le Congrès et l'Exposition de Transport de l’Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) MENA 2018 du 23 au 25 avril 2018 au Dubai World Trade Center. Plus de 70 conférenciers internationaux ont participé à l'événement, y compris l'éminent penseur canadien, Brent Toderian, conférencier d'honneur de la séance d'ouverture. « Cet événement, le plus important dans le secteur des transports publics, rassemble les leaders du secteur, les décideurs, les législateurs, les développeurs, les consultants, les opérateurs et les fabricants pour discuter des futures solutions de transport public » a déclaré M. Mattar Al Tayer, Directeur Général, Président du Conseil de Directeurs Exécutifs de RTA. Abdullah Belhal ... Read more »

RICHARDSON, Texas -Thursday, April 26th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) and PUMA SE signed a global license partnership agreement for the design, development and distribution of PUMA watches and smartwatches through 2028. “PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands. We are excited to partner with them and bring our world class design and distribution capabilities to the PUMA watch collection,” said Kosta Kartsotis, chief executive officer, Fossil Group. PUMA and Fossil Group will collaborate on the design and manufacturing of PUMA-branded watches and smartwatches, with products planned to hit the market in 2019. The new products will be available through select department stores, specialty retailers and e-commerce channels in Fossil Group’s extensive global network. Bjørn Gulden, CEO of PUMA says: “Time makes or breaks athletes, which is why the right partner for watches and wearables is particularly critical to our brand. We are please ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Jeudi 26 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Les membres du Cabinet de SE. Cheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum L.L.C., AL KASIR JEWELLERY TRADING L.L.C. et AL KASIR PORTAL L.L.C. ont annoncé le lancement du Commerce de Diamond sur la Blockchain avec trois Actifs adossés à des diamants et basés sur la Blockchain. Ces actifs sont stockés dans des portefeuilles Blockchain numériques hautement sécurisés. L'événement de lancement, qui s'est tenu le 15 avril 2018 à Burj Al Arab, a été assisté par les directeurs du cabinet et du groupe Al Kasir. Les invités figurent Shehab Bin Nouri, Walid Bin Nouri et Mohammed Aljariri ainsi que l'éminent économiste indien Dr Sharad Koli et 40 autres personnalités importantes. Plus de 140 membres de la presse du monde entier étaient également présents. Al Kasir Group est une coentreprise entre Dr Amit Lakhanpal et le cabinet de SE. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum. Dr. Lakhanpal est un entrepreneur indien, Fondateur et PDG de Money Trade ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai hosted the UITP MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition 2018 from 23rd-25th April 2018 at the Dubai World Trade Center. Over 70 international speakers participated in the event, including the prominent Canadian thinker, Brent Toderian the opening session keynote speaker. “This event, the biggest in the public transport industry, brings together industry leaders, policymakers, legislators, developers, consultants, operators and manufactures under one roof to discuss public transport future solutions,” said HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA. Other prominent speakers included HE Abdullah Belhalf Al Nuami, Minister of Infrastructure Development Abu Dhabi; and HE Rumaih Al Rum ... Read more »

New Mobile Game Allows Players to Experience the Magic of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry First-Hand as Students LOS ANGELES -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jam City, a Los Angeles based mobile games studio, announced today that the new mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play. Developed by Jam City in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is the first mobile game where players create their own character and experience life as a Hogwarts student. The game will launch under Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Portkey Games, a label dedicated to creating new mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. “There are so few moments where a mobile entertainment company has the chance to truly bring magic into the world and we’ve been thrill ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Members of the Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum L.L.C., AL KASIR JEWELLERY TRADING L.L.C. and AL KASIR PORTAL L.L.C. announced the launch of Diamond Trading on Blockchain with three Diamond-backed Blockchain-Assets. These Assets are stored in highly secure Digital Blockchain Wallets. The launch event, held on April 15, 2018 at Burj Al Arab, was witnessed by the managements of the Private Office and Al Kasir Group. The guests included Shehab Bin Nouri, Walid Bin Nouri and Mohammed Aljariri. India's leading economist Dr Sharad Koli and 40 other VIPs. Over 140 members of the Press from across the globe were also present. Al Kasir Group is a joint venture between Dr. Amit Lakhanpal and Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Obaid Al Maktoum. Dr. Lakhanpal is an Indian entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of the Money Trade Coin Group, cointradingplatform.com, Estonia's leading cryptocurrency exchan ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Jeudi 26 Avril 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] News Services Group (NSG) annonce officiellement le changement de nom de sa filiale de distribution de nouvelles, ME NewsWire, pour le remplacer par AETOSWire. Tony AbiHanna, Président et Directeur Général de NSG, AETOSWire et ESMAA News, a expliqué la raison derrière cette initiative opportune : « En 10 ans, nous avons connu une croissance exponentielle en tant qu'entreprise. Middle East (ME) NewsWire en tant que nom ne comprend plus l'essence et la profondeur réels de nos services. Nous avons donc trié sur le volet un nouveau nom de marque qui, selon nous, reflète ce que nous sommes aujourd'hui et continuera à nous incarner dans l'avenir. » Le nom « AETOS » saisit le cœur et l’esprit des services de l'entreprise. Il est dérivé de la mythologie grecque, AETOS DIOS, qui se traduit par « L'aigle de Zeus ». AETOS est le messager Géant, Fiable, Loyal, Rapide et Personnel de Zeus. Les mêmes caractéristiques que l'entreprise ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] News Services Group (NSG) officially announces the rebranding of its news distribution arm ME NewsWire to AETOSWire. Tony AbiHanna, President and CEO of NSG, AETOSWire and Esmaa News, explained the reason behind this timely move: “In 10 years, we have grown exponentially as a company. Middle East (ME) NewsWire as a name no longer encompasses the real essence and depth of our services. Hence, we handpicked a new brand name that we believe reflects who we are now and will continue to embody us in the future.” The name “AETOS” captures the heart and soul of the company’s services. It’s derived from Greek Mythology, AETOS DIOS, which translates to “The Eagle of Zeus.” AETOS is the Giant, Trusted, Loyal, Fast and Personal Messenger of Zeus, the very same characteristics that the company brings to its valued and esteemed clientele. Today, AETOSWire has the largest and most extensive media outreach in Middle East and ... Read more »

TORONTO -Saturday, April 21st 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Once again, the Aperta Active Clearing System (ACS) has delivered the mechanism for a country to implement a world-class electronic payment processing environment to maximize a national payments system’s efficiency, effectiveness, security and control. Aperta partnered with the Cayman Islands ACH Operator (Prism Services (Cayman) Ltd.) and local commercial banks to deliver a new Electronic Funds Transfer system. The old process of banks swapping files in a wide-variety of standards and settling bilaterally has been replaced with a common system and standards, employing international-standard secure file transfer protocol, allowing participants to monitor real time net settlement and collateral positions via a secure portal. The Cayman Islands Automated Clearinghouse (CIACH) links all six of the country’s banks and provides the central clearing and settlement mechanism for banks to exchange direct debit and direct cr ... Read more »

GSMA Regional Offices Invite Girls to Explore Career Opportunities in ICT Sector LONDON-Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA will celebrate the annual ITU International Girls in ICT Day this week with a series of events across its global footprint aimed at encouraging and empowering young women to explore career opportunities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) areas and helping companies worldwide reap the benefits of greater female participation in the tech sector. The 2018 ITU International Girls in ICT Day will be held on Thursday 26 April and will be marked by events run by local GSMA offices in Atlanta, Barcelona, Brussels, Dubai, Hong Kong, London and Nairobi. “The GSMA is delighted to be supporting the ITU International Girls in ICT event for the fifth year running, inviting girls from around the world to learn about the rewarding careers possible within the mobile industry and the wider ICT sector,” said Mats Granry ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday, April 25th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] The latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) found that global economic confidence is at its highest level in years, with strong growth since the start of 2017. Confidence in the Middle East has rebounded strongly, and now stands at its highest level since Q2 2015. GECS is the largest regular economic survey of accountants around the world, in terms of both the number of respondents and the range of economic variables it monitors. ‘Economies in the Middle East have benefited from rising oil prices along with an improving global outlook,’ says Lindsay Degouve de Nuncques, Head of ACCA Middle East. ‘The UAE in particular has enjoyed an increase in non-oil exports and increased spending ahead of the 2020 World Expo. The rise in confidence is encouraging given the country introduced VAT this year, provi ... Read more »