World’s most influential media, entertainment and technology show spotlights dedicated tracks for telecoms and smart connectivity LONDON-Thursday 7 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- IBC2018, the world’s most influential media, entertainment and technology show – which last year attracted more than 57,000 attendees from 170 countries – today announces an all-new Telco and Media Innovation Forum to expand its position as one of the preeminent destinations for telecoms and emerging technologies. The collaboration will form part of the prestigious annual IBC show at the RAI in Amsterdam from Thursday 13 to Tuesday 18 September 2018. IBC2018’s focus on telecoms and smart connectivity comes at a time when the media and telecoms industries are becoming increasingly intertwined. Mirroring this trend, a cross-section of new and long-time IBC exhibitors will showcase the latest breakthroughs set to define both industries. To reflect the ways in which emerging network technology is ... Read more »

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis-Mardi 12 Juin 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] News Services Group (NSG) a célébré aujourd'hui une décennie de succès en tant que représentant exclusif de Business Wire, une société de Berkshire Hathaway et leader mondial de la distribution d'informations au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord (MENA). M. Tony AbiHanna, Président et PDG de NSG, AETOSWire et Esmaa News, a rappelé : « Il y a dix ans, NSG a été le pionnier de la distribution d'informations dans la région, rependant ainsi à la demande des entreprises et des entités recherchant une couverture ciblée et plus large. Pour améliorer davantage nos services, nous avons rejoint Business Wire, et depuis 2008, nous sommes devenus leur représentant exclusif dans la région MENA. » NSG est la seule entreprise de la région MENA à avoir accès à la toute dernière technologie satellitaire de Business Wire et à bénéficier de son réseau NX simultané multi-breveté permettant de diffuser directement et instantanément les actuali ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates -Tuesday 12 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] News Services Group (NSG) celebrated today a decade of success as the exclusive representative of Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the current global leader in news distribution, in the MENA region. Tony AbiHanna, President and CEO of NSG, AETOSWire, and Esmaa News, recalled, “Ten years ago, NSG pioneered news distribution in the region, filling in the gap for companies and entities seeking targeted and wider-coverage. To further enhance our services, we reached out to Business Wire and since 2008, became their exclusive representative in MENA.” NSG is the only company in MENA to have access to Business Wire’s latest news distribution technology and benefit from its multi-patented NX-Network making it possible for news to be delivered into the editorial systems of leading media outlets. “We are privileged to be represented by NSG and its AETOSWire in MENA. A decade of cooperation speaks to the mutually- ... Read more »

Canon Middle East and Ali Zaid Al Quraishi & Brothers formally establish Canon Saudi Arabia to support growing demand for business solutions Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 11 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] Canon Middle East (CME), a provider of imaging technologies and services, today announced that it is expanding its regional presence by establishing direct operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The announcement came during a signing ceremony between CME and Ali Zaid Al Quraishi & Brothers to formally establish Canon Saudi Arabia, which will become the largest regional direct presence for CME. Canon Saudi Arabia will operate from Riyadh and with an additional two branches in Jeddah and Khobar will be become the company’s largest entity in the region. With over 300 employees by 2020, Canon Saudi Arabia will directly contribute to the Kingdom’s economy and industry diversification strategy as outlined by Vision 2030. Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director, Canon Middle East, ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO-Friday 8 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Andersen Global announces an added presence in Europe with B.A. Tax Accountants, a tax firm based in Luxembourg City. The Collaboration Agreement demonstrates Andersen Global’s expansion in the region. Managing Director Michael Probst leads the B.A. Tax Accountants team. “The professionals at B.A. Tax Accountants offer another dimension to our international capabilities and provide excellent linkage with Germany and the rest of the EU. Luxembourg is an important market for tax services and our new colleagues extend our ability to deliver best-in-class cross-border services,” commented Mark Vorsatz, Global Chairman and Andersen Tax LLC CEO. B.A. Tax Accountants provides services in all tax areas, including tax planning, tax structuring, mergers and acquisitions, liquidations, and restructuring. Personal taxes, VAT, corporate taxes, as well as special items like transfer pricing, estate planning, accounting work and adm ... Read more »

Wdata adds powerful new data preparation capabilities to Wdesk to amplify data collaboration, ensure accuracy and automate downstream reports and analyses AMES, Iowa-Thursday 7 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Workiva (NYSE:WK), a leader in data collaboration, reporting and compliance solutions, today announces that it is expanding its Wdesk platform with Wdata that combines new data preparation capabilities with existing connectors and APIs to easily capture, enrich and connect large datasets to Wdesk. Wdata amplifies the powerful linking, auditability and control features inside Wdesk to give customers all over the world the tools they need to improve data collaboration, automate reports and analyses and support finance transformation across their organizations. Wdata is built for finance teams to gather, prepare and interpret massive datasets from cloud, on-premise and hybrid structured systems and desktop spreadsheets as well as Wdesk spreadsheets. With an easy, d ... Read more »

Riyadh, KSA-Monday 11 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Riyadh, honored Saudi Fransi Bank for sponsoring the graduation ceremony, which was organized by Dar Al Uloom University in Riyadh. The accolade, which took place during the university’s annual graduation ceremony, aims to pay tribute to the strategic partnership between Saudi Fransi Bank and Dar Al Uloom University. It also reflects the bank’s commitment to boost the capabilities of national cadres and to leverage their potentials in the banking sector. It also aligns with the bank’s endeavors to establish long-term strategies that support the youth’s abilities and pave the way for them to advance into the future by providing them with career opportunities that cater to their aspirations and fulfill their ambitions. This constitutes an essential foundation to achieve the Saudi Vision 2030, by supporting the national economy, driving development ... Read more »

– Proprietary metrics methodology supports cross-organizational alignment with high-level objectives – TOKYO-Thursday 7 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6841) announces OpreX(TM) Profit-driven Operation, a solution for process industries that drives seamless alignment with plant management objectives across the organization, from the operations floor through to the C-suite. The solution is centered on a methodology of interrelated performance indicators distilled from Yokogawa’s extensive domain knowledge, and promotes profitability by helping to optimize the balance between conflicting objectives. It incorporates a new performance dashboard and related services designed specifically for the operations level, as well as programs provided by KBC Advanced Technologies, a wholly-owned Yokogawa subsidiary specializing in consulting and simulation for process industry management. The solution has already been optimized for oil refining and ... Read more »

SEOUL, South Korea-Friday 8 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Under the motto “Beyond Innovation, Into the Future,” the Busan International Motor Show will be held in BEXCO, Haeundae, Busan, starting with Press Day on June 7 (Thursday) until June 17 (Sunday). 19 brands will be participating at the Busan International Motor Show 2018, including Korean and international brands. There will be World Premieres of two models, including a Mercedes Benz, as well as Asia Premieres of four models, including Genesis, Korea Premieres of thirty models including Audi, and 44 eco-friendly vehicles on exhibit. Reflecting the global trend of the auto industry, this year’s exhibit is expected to show a large increase in the number of eco-friendly vehicles, including EVs and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. With over 40 new EVs and eco-friendly vehicles being introduced, the spotlight will be on upcoming changes to the global market trends of the future. As the era of 4th Industrial Revolution em ... Read more »

TREMBLAY-EN-FRANCE, France-Friday 8 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of its Innovation Hub programme, to amplify its investment strategy, Groupe ADP (Paris:ADP) has just invested in the White Star Capital fund. This subscription is done as part of a $180-million round of financing. Based in New York, Montreal, London and Paris, the fund has invested in more than 20 innovative companies since its inception in 2015. "Our investment strategy, directly in start-ups and through external funds, has proven its relevance as a powerful tool for transforming and supporting innovative projects. Almost a year after the launch of the Innovation Hub initiative in March 2017, our overall investment capacity has now reached 40 million euros and extends our initiative to look forward and cover all steps of the innovation process. Our hybrid model is unique in our industry, so that other airport players, among the international leaders, are now showing a strong appetite for this mode ... Read more »