HONG KONG-Saturday 28 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Multek, a leading provider of Interconnect Solutions, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (“DSBJ”) (SZSE: 002384), a diversified manufacturer headquartered in Suzhou, China. The transaction was announced in March 2018 by Multek’s outgoing parent company, Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX), in the form of a divestiture. The completion of this transaction follows the receipt of all necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals. With the completion of its change in ownership, Multek becomes an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of DSBJ. Franck Lize, Chief Executive Officer of Multek, commented, “We are pleased to complete this transaction and very excited about our future as part of the DSBJ family of companies. Multek is now better positioned than ever to continue expanding capabilities and contribute to the combined company’s success, while supportin ... Read more »

BBC R&D paper discusses rules-based AI and machine learning for automated production LONDON-Saturday 28 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a year when artificial intelligence and machine learning became a very hot topic in the media industry, the IBC Best Conference Paper Award goes to a team from BBC R&D which has investigated practical applications. The award is made to the technical paper which, according to the team of peer reviewers, delivers not just the most significant new research, but does so in an accessible way. The paper, ‘AI in production: video analysis and machine learning for expanded live events coverage’, will be presented at midday on Sunday 16 September as part of a new initiative at IBC2018 – ‘Tech Talks’. ‘Tech Talks’ ensures that the highly respected technical papers remain an integral part of IBC and its conference, bringing the latest ideas to all delegates in a fresh and accessible form. Talking of the new innovation, Dr Nick Lodge, executive p ... Read more »

Executives from AEG, AT&T Mobility & Entertainment, Boingo Wireless, T-Mobile US and Verizon Wireless to Keynote; Additional Exhibitors, Sponsors, Partners and Programs Confirmed ATLANTA-Saturday 28 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced several additions to the Mobile World Congress Americas event line-up, including new speakers in the conference program, additional participating companies and exhibition experiences, and new programs and events. The show will take place in the Los Angeles Convention Center from September 12 -14, 2018. “With its new location in Los Angeles, this year’s event – our second in North America – shifts the focus to the intersection of mobile with content, entertainment and media,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “This is an exciting and transformative time for the industry, as evidenced by recent merger and acquisition activities to create truly integrated communications providers. Mobile is becoming the p ... Read more »

LONDON & SINGAPORE -Tuesday 24 July 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- FlipNpik's unconventional democratic ICO private sale has already raised USD 2 Million, 4 days after opening it to the public. Notably, funds raised have come from a combination of cryptocurrency and fiat payments - a clear indication that the project is appealing to both the crypto and non-crypto communities. “We are very happy to help the larger community who may be new to cryptocurrencies break down the 'crypto barrier' by having one of the first fiat-based payment gateways to facilitate the purchase of tokens,” says Henri Harland, CEO of FlipNpik Worldwide. In the past month, the blockchain-based social media platform has also signed two significant partnerships in Asia, iFashion and Vexanium, as it continues its expansion into the competitive Asian markets. The partnership with Indonesian blockchain-based Vexanium will give FlipNpik access to their 3500-plus merchants and private database of 1 million-ov ... Read more »