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Aon completes acquisition of NFP to bring more capability to clients
DUBLIN, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of NFP, a leading middle market property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, from funds affiliated with NFP's main capital sponsor, Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP), and funds affiliated with HPS Investment Partners for an enterprise value... Read More
O-RAN ALLIANCE's Certification and Badging Program Gains Momentum to Accelerate the Adoption of Open and Intelligent RAN
BONN, Germany, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its launch in June 2022, the O-RAN ALLIANCE's (O-RAN) Certification and Badging Program has been set out to accelerate the adoption of open and intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN) through building confidence in O-RAN products and solutions world-wide. As such, the certification process supports the O-RAN ecosystem to efficiently progress with O-RAN product deployments. Read More
Global Insurance Provider Selects 3CLogic to Streamline AI and Contact Center Capabilities with ServiceNow
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 3CLogic, the leading Conversational AI and Contact Center solution for ServiceNow®, today announced its selection by a global insurance provider to replace its existing contact center infrastructure as part of a larger CX transformation effort. The strategic decision is designed to complement the organization's use of ServiviceNow's Financial Services Operations (FSO) offering leveraged across a... Read More
Movement Labs Raises $38 Million in Series A to Bring Facebook's Move to Ethereum
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Movement Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain development team, has secured $38 million in a Series A financing round led by Polychain Capital. The funding will support the company's mission to bring Facebook's Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum, addressing smart contract vulnerabilities and enhancing transaction throughput. The investment round saw participation from prominent venture capital... Read More
Rendeavour expands high-speed internet access to local communities around Tatu City, Kenya
TATU CITY, Kenya, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rendeavour, Africa's largest new city builder and the owner and developer of Tatu City, the 5,000-acre new city on Nairobi's doorstep, has created a new company to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to thousands of digitally underserved residents in nearby towns and informal settlements. By investing in critical digital infrastructure, Fahari Link will provide low connection fees,... Read More
Teledyne FLIR IIS expands its Forge camera series with IP67 rating targeting smart agriculture, food, and beverage industries
RICHMOND, British Columbia, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teledyne FLIR IIS is pleased to announce the Forge® 1GigE IP67, the latest in its industrial camera series designed to perform in harsh industrial environments while ensuring highly efficient production capabilities. Forge 1GigE IP67 is the latest in our commitment to deliver advanced imaging systems for factory automation.“We are proud to announce the launch of our latest... Read More
Silicon Motion Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion” or the “Company”) today announced that Jason Tsai, currently VP of IR and Finance at Silicon Motion, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective as of April 25, 2024. Mr. Jason Tsai succeeds Mr. Riyadh Lai who will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer,... Read More
EnviroGold Global to Build Demonstration Plant in Brisbane, Australia
TORONTO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnviroGold Global Limited (CSE: NVRO | OTCQB: ESGLF | FSE: YGK) (“EnviroGold,” “NVRO,” or the “Company”), a technology company enabling the global mining industry to monetize valuable metals contained in mine waste and tailings, reduce environmental liabilities and improve social and environmental outcomes, is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s plans to demonstrate and commercialize its... Read More
New Benevity data shows companies that embrace an ‘impact mindset’ are building resilience in a polarized world
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevity Inc., the leading global provider of social impact software, today released its annual State of Corporate Purpose report, uncovering the top CSR, DEI and ESG trends influencing businesses’ corporate social impact strategies.Based on data and insights from Benevity’s community of nearly 1,000 leading companies, and a proprietary survey of more than 400 CSR leaders, the 2024... Read More
Less than half of veterinary professionals feel their profession is appreciated
World Veterinary Day 2024 celebrates the essential work of veterinarians, yet new data show only 49% of veterinary professionals believe their profession is appreciated. Veterinary associations and Boehringer Ingelheim unite to help address this issue—starting with showcasing often-unseen aspects of the veterinary profession.The World Veterinary Association’s theme for World Veterinary Day this year (April 27, 2024) highlights that... Read More
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