MIMOS' SMART CONTROLLER FOR BUILDINGS TO HARNESS FULL POTENTIAL OF INDUSTRIAL IOT

Paired with Reneon's energy management platform, the system enables direct control of energy consumption

BUKIT JALIL, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- National research and development (R&D) centre in information and communications technology (ICT), MIMOS through its unit MIMOS Semiconductor (M) Sdn Bhd (MSSB) has unveiled a smart controller system for smart buildings that allows facility managers to not only better understand their energy consumption patterns, but also have direct control over it.

The Secured Smart Controller (SSC) is an interlinked network of hardware and software, which monitor and control the environment, space and facilities in commercial and industrial buildings. The SSC system ensures optimum operational performance of the facility as well as the comfort, energy-saving and safety of building occupants.

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VISTAJET ACHIEVES HIGHEST THIRD QUARTER REVENUE IN ITS HISTORY

Record results as company continues to gain market share across all markets

-Program Membership flights up 38% year-over-year

-Record number of Program Membership hours flown, up 32% year-over-year

-25% of Program Membership growth from North American market

-EBITDA grew 24% year-over-year

LONDON, Nov 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, is delighted to announce record results in its third quarter trading update, driven by the continued demand for the company's flagship Program Membership with a 38% increase in revenue. The Program segment achieved a record 32% increase of new flights hours flown compared to Q3 2016.

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NASDAQ WINS BEST CLEARING TECHNOLOGY OF THE YEAR BY RISK.NET

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Market Technology business of Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has won ‘Best Central Counterparty Clearing Support Product of the Year’ awarded by Risk.net. The winning entry focused on the Nasdaq Financial Framework. The solution, originally launched in 2016, incorporates the world's leading multi-asset and real-time clearing, settlement and risk management. It represents a harmonized approach to delivering robust post-trade capabilities in an open, agile environment.

“We are thrilled to have won this prestigious award by Risk.net,” said Lars Ottersgård, Executive Vice President and Head of Market Technology, Nasdaq. “This recognition is a true testament to our technology and product teams who have relentlessly worked to evolve our solutions over the past year. Post-trade technology has now become one of—if not the most—integral and complex parts of market infrastructure. We look forward to continuing to innovate in this space and pushing the boundaries of how post-trade technology enhances and strengthens the capital markets.”

Nasdaq's Post-Trade Solution:

• Enables clearinghouses to handle the full-range of post-trade functions (clearing, settlement, and depository, including risk and collateral management) across multiple asset classes, covering securities, exchange-traded derivatives and over-the-counter derivatives across equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities;
• Improves operational efficiency for both the clearinghouse, its market participants and end-investors;
• Enhances capital and collateral efficiencies for its market participants, including end-investors;
• Improves and differentiates the customer experience, interaction and use of its services;
• Adopts best-in-class international practices within a robust regulatory framework;
• Ensures that the Nasdaq platform is prepared for increasing cross-border trading programs;
• Supports new product and service opportunities within and contiguous to the post-trade value chain and enable clearinghouses to pursue these; and,
• Allows clearinghouses to take advantage of the emergence of new financial technologies such as distributed ledgers based on blockchain technology, and help bring them to market quickly in areas where they make sense.

Nasdaq’s market infrastructure technologies, including trading, real-time risk, index, clearing, CSD and market surveillance systems are operated in more than 100 marketplaces, regulators, clearinghouses and central securities depositories across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean.

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 90 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 3,900 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://business.nasdaq.com

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BLUJAY SOLUTIONS UNVEILS MOBILESTAR

Mobility platform connects supply chain partners from end to end; delivers real-time strategic planning, tracking, and routing capabilities

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom & HOLLAND, Mich., Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- BluJay Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world’s first Global Trade Network (GTN), today unveiled its MobileSTAR mobility platform. MobileSTAR is a flexible, easy-to-deploy platform that manages the last-mile delivery experience for shippers and carriers of all types. It provides real-time connection and driver optimization capabilities through any mobile device to increase customer satisfaction, while reducing operational costs.

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TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION UNVEILS UFS DEVICES UTILIZING 64-LAYER, 3D FLASH MEMORY

TOKYO, Nov 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, has today started sampling Universal Flash Storage (UFS) devices[1] utilizing Toshiba Memory Corporation’s cutting-edge 64-layer, BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory. [2] The new UFS devices meet performance demands for applications that require high-speed read/write performance and low power consumption, including mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, and augmented and virtual reality systems.

The new line-up will be available in four capacities: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. [3] All of the devices integrate flash memory and a controller in a single, JEDEC-standard 11.5 x 13mm package. The controller performs error correction, wear leveling, logical-to-physical address translation and bad-block management, allowing users to simplify system development.

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​ANDREW HUBBLE, DELL EMC, SALES DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC AND JAPAN, SURVEILLANCE AND SECURITY TALKS ABOUT SOLUTIONS ON SECURITYSOLUTIONSWATCH.COM

NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Andrew Hubble, Dell EMC, Sales Director Asia Pacific and Japan, Surveillance and Security, told us, "Terrorism in certain countries in Asia has certainly focused governments and enterprise to review their own safety and security methods to protect the public, staff and critical infrastructure and how to improve current practice. Convergence and collaboration of multiple Safety and Security technology combined with "Big Data" analytics are needed to leverage technology in the battle against terrorism in APJ. This provides both challenges and opportunities for Dell EMC as we can provide both thought leadership in the technology challenges while being the catalyst for all of the different technology partners that operate in this space."

"Safety and Security now touch every industry from Government through to small business and domestic users. Dell EMC key markets are usually in the Government sector, particularly in Safe Cities, border protection and transportation. Large commercial and enterprise business are also key users of Dell EMC infrastructure in their Safety and Security needs."

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VISTAJET PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIE'S FOR THE GLOBAL TOUR OF THE COLLECTION OF PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER

The sale will be the most significant philanthropic auction ever presented


LONDON, Nov 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company, announces today its worldwide sponsorship of the exhibition and tour of The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, the most significant auction entirely dedicated to raising funds for philanthropic causes. The sale, consisting of numerous categories, will be conducted by Christie's, the world's leading art business, and will include a highlights exhibition tour in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York.

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COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON SELECTS INTEGRATED DIGITAL BANKING FROM FISERV TO ENABLE BUSINESS AGILITY, ENHANCE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

Bank will be the first in Sri Lanka to offer integrated digital banking experience across smartphones, tablets and desktops

SINGAPORE & BROOKFIELD, Wis., Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that Commercial Bank of Ceylon (COMBANK), Sri Lanka's most awarded bank, will replace its current digital platform with an integrated digital banking solution from Fiserv to speed the delivery of new capabilities that meet the needs of retail and corporate customers.

The bank will implement DigitalAccess from Fiserv, a readily deployable solution that provides a rich digital banking experience across smartphones, tablets and desktops, making it the first bank in its market to offer fully integrated digital banking capabilities.

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OMNICOMM SYSTEMS SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN ASSETS OF ALGORITHM AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ALGORICS

Acquisition Will Expand OmniComm’s Product Line With Data Analytics and Risk-Based Monitoring Solutions

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OmniComm Systems, Inc. (OTCQX:OMCM), a leading global provider of clinical data management technology, and Algorithm, Inc. and its subsidiaries Algorics Ltd. and Algorithm Informatics Pvt. Ltd. (collectively, “Algorics”), have signed a letter of intent (“LOI”), under which OmniComm will acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Algorics, a provider of clinical analytics solutions and software. By combining forces, the companies expect increased operating efficiency, strengthened traction in the maturing risk-based approach solution area, new marketing opportunities and an expanded portfolio of electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for the global clinical trials industry. The transaction would also provide OmniComm with an office in India, a country of growing importance in the clinical trials market.

The proposed acquisition will cement the existing collaboration between the companies and provide OmniComm with access to advanced data analytics capabilities and specialized algorithms, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, developed by Algorics.

“We’ve been partnering with OmniComm for the last two and a half years. The companies are a very good fit culturally, with a high compatibility of technologies and shared vision for clinical trials innovation,” said Nithiya Ananthakrishnan, CEO and founder of Algorics. “Algorics has developed algorithms and software to address the increasing demands from global regulatory bodies for reduced regulatory risk, improved quality and compliance with real-time insight. Joining OmniComm will accelerate our goal of becoming the best-in-class solution for risk-based monitoring and clinical data analytics. We look forward to bringing additional competitive advantages to OmniComm’s customers by delivering end-to-end RBM solutions and specialized data analytics expertise.”

With two decades of operating experience, OmniComm will provide the Algorics team with an established and expanding marketplace. The acquisition will enable OmniComm to diversify and increase its product line. Additional benefits include:

1. Enhanced real-time and cross-study reporting capabilities for OmniComm’s TrialMaster^® and TrialOne^® product lines.
2. AI/Machine-learning capabilities for remote monitoring of research sites.
3. End-to-end risk management framework in compliance with the recent ICH GCP E6 Addendum.
4. Expanded regional customer support in the Asia-Pacific market.
5. An office in India, which has become increasingly important for research and development initiatives in the pharmaceutical market.

“This acquisition fills a strong need for our customer base in the area of data aggregation and analytics, cross-study reporting and risk-based monitoring support,” said Stephen Johnson, president and CEO of OmniComm. “The Acuity platform from Algorics perfectly complements and integrates with our TrialMaster EDC platform to improve clinical trials data quality, enhance our current risk-based monitoring capabilities and enable our clients to make better, real-time decisions throughout their clinical research.”

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SIGNAVIO HELPS CHINA LIFE (OVERSEAS) REACH TOP THREE IN HONG KONG INSURANCE AWARDS

BERLIN & HONG KONG, Nov 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Signavio would like to congratulate China Life (Overseas) for being named as a top-three finalist in the Outstanding InsurTech Innovation Award category of the Hong Kong Insurance Awards 2017, one of the most prestigious brand elections in the Hong Kong insurance industry.

China Life (Overseas) were selected as a finalist in recognition of their China Life Integrated Business Design and Knowledge Base Platform. In a first for the Hong Kong insurance industry, the platform uses the Signavio Process Manager to capture, connect, and communicate how work is done and where decisions are made within the organization.

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TMD SECURITY'S NEW ATM SECURITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COMBINED WITH SECURITY TECHNOLOGY DEFENDS AGAINST SKIMMING, PHYSICAL ATTACKS INCLUDING EXPLOSIONS AND MALWARE

SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TMD Security announced today the release of its Security Management Software portfolio that includes Security Kit Monitoring, Profile Management, Access Management and ATM Fraud Detection.

Security Kit Monitoring gives an instant ‘one-look’ dashboard view of the status of the security kits on the network, with alerts via email, SMS or mobile app, ensuring that each ATM is protected and that service calls are productive, reducing costs and maximising cardholder convenience.

Security Kit Monitoring works with Gas Defence Kit’s ‘spark’ technology to safely ignite any gas the criminal inserts into the ATM , preventing an explosion, and alerts of any attacks. Note Staining Kit+ protects against explosive attacks by using ink to neutralise the value of the notes and ‘spoil the prize’. Unlike other note staining systems that are destroyed by the explosion before they have time to activate the ink, Note Staining Kit+ uses patented shockwave technology that instantly ruptures the ink canisters and stains the notes on explosive impact. Additional security features stain the notes if there are traditional physical attacks using grinders or thermal tools, and Security Kit Monitoring generates an alert.

Profile Management protects against malware and black box attacks by comparing the software and hardware on the ATM with the defined correct versions stored centrally and alerts if changes are made.

Access Management ensures that only authorised users have access to the ATM via USB or Windows and defends against malware.

ATM Fraud Detection alerts if suspicious transactions occur at the ATM by comparing pre-defined business rules with actual transactions and the ATM can either be shut down or the card can be blocked.

‘ATM crime trends, including deep insert skimming and explosive attacks, are unfortunately spreading fast in Asia Pacific,’ said Mike van der Wal, MD APAC, TMD Security. ‘We are committed to help ATM deployers be prepared and take their security defences to the next level.’

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NASDAQ TO DELIVER BLOCKCHAIN E-VOTING SOLUTION TO STRATE

South Africa’s central securities depository (CSD) will leverage the solution to improve voting efficiencies and increase shareholder participation in South Africa

STOCKHOLM, Sweden and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Strate (Pty) Ltd, the South African CSD, announced today an agreement for Nasdaq to deliver a new blockchain solution that would bring electronic voting to the South African capital markets. The solution will allow Strate, in conjunction with key stakeholders in the market, to provide general meeting services and give shareholders an easy, user-friendly and secure tool for voting remotely. The solution is based on the successful proof of concept (PoC) developed for Nasdaq’s Estonia market. In addition, Strate will contribute to the ongoing market development of e-Voting technology.

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​ARYAKA TO PRESENT GLOBAL SD-WAN USE CASES AND ENTERPRISE DEPLOYMENT STORIES AT 6TH ANNUAL CIO LEADERS SINGAPORE SUMMIT

SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka®, the leading global SD-WAN provider, announced today it will be presenting global SD-WAN use cases and enterprise deployment stories at the 6th Annual CIO Leaders Summit in Singapore on November 21st. The summit is one of Singapore's largest and most respected gatherings of CIOs and IT executives in the Asia-Pacific region.

Feroz Zaveri, Vice President of Customer Success, Asia-Pacific, at Aryaka, will showcase the capabilities of a global SD-WAN solution with a built-in cloud-native private network and WAN Optimization during the presentation, Global SD-WAN Use Cases and Success Stories: Digital Transformation Must Include Network Transformation. Zaveri's presentation will cover the impact of digital transformation on the today's enterprise network, and how a global SD-WAN provides the ideal connectivity solution for fast and reliable application delivery. The use cases will focus on how enterprises around the world leverage global SD-WAN for their successful cloud/SaaS migrations, IoT deployments, move to UCaaS, and enterprise mobility initiatives.

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TELSTRA AND SIGMA SYSTEMS TO PRESENT CATALOG-DRIVEN DYNAMIC OFFER CREATION AT TM FORUM LIVE! ASIA

TORONTO, Nov 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sigma Systems, the global leader in catalog-driven software, announced today that it will be presenting at TM Forum Live! Asia in partnership with Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company.
 
Sigma’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Catherine Michel, will be on stage with Telstra's Chief Technology Officer (Customer), Dr. Fawad Nazir, to discuss why traditional service providers must adopt a “digital native” mindset and the corresponding operational agility to thrive in a digital economy. The ability to create and launch new offers in minutes, rather than months, and rapidly enable new business models is critical to an operator’s success.
 
“Sigma Catalog creates the ability to sell through and then orchestrate the fulfillment of an order from different channels into the full B/OSS stack and across various delivery networks. The product’s Offer Canvas capability allows businesses to ‘componentize’ whatever types of service capability it offers into entities that are immediately operational in their systems and networks,” says Catherine Michel, Sigma Systems CTO.
 
The presentation will take place on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at 2:25pm. To learn more about Sigma’s presence at TM Forum Live! Asia, please click here.

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FLYWIRE CAPTURES GLOBAL FINTECH AWARD IN SINGAPORE

Recognized for technology innovation and impact in the region

BOSTON and SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire, a provider of international payment and receivables solutions, was awarded with the Global FinTech Award last week at the Singapore FinTech Festival. Flywire was one of ten companies recognized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) for innovative solutions developed and implemented by fintech start-ups, financial institutions, and technology companies. 300 candidates were evaluated by a panel of international experts from multiple domains on the impact, practicality, interoperability, and uniqueness of their solutions.

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MADISON REALTY CAPITAL PROVIDES $64.0 MILLION CONSTRUCTION FINANCING FOR 200 KENT AVENUE DEVELOPMENT IN WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN

Experienced Local Developer Taps MRC for Construction Loan on Grocery-Anchored Mixed-Use Project Located on Full Block Site in One of New York’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods

NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced the closing of a $64.0 million construction loan for 200 Kent Avenue, a 117,326 square foot mixed-use development located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The retail portion of the property, which will include over 600 feet of frontage, will be anchored by a popular national grocery chain. Overall, the project will offer 50,101 square feet of retail space, 22,055 square feet of office and restaurant space, and 45,170 square feet of parking.

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CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, SUPPORTERS AND CAREGIVERS UNDERTAKE UAE'S FIRST RELAY FOR LIFE

Organised by Friends of Cancer Patients

More than 2,000 ‘relayers’ take part in inaugural event held in United Arab Emirate

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirate’s seven emirates, was the host for the MENA region’s first ever ‘Global Relay for Life,’ (RFL) a 24-hour walkathon that is the biggest fundraising event for cancer in the world. Conducted in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, the event was organised by Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), a non-profit organisation that supports cancer patients and their families.

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KAMORI KANKO AND NISADE PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING HOKKAIDO DEVELOPMENT THE VALE RUSUTSU

RUSUTSU, Japan, Nov. 20/Medianet International-AsiaNet/--

Kamori Kanko, Hokkaido's leading private tourism company and once the USA's largest ski resort operator, has partnered with award-winning developers Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] of The Vale Niseko fame for the strategic development of flagship Rusutsu Resort.

The first phase of development is valued at circa USD 200 million and includes luxury hotel The Vale Rusutsu and a bespoke onsen and spa facility. Additional phases scheduled for release in 2018 will include new retail and entertainment developments and further hotel facilities, estimated at circa USD 500 million.

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GLOBAL SD-WAN PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CALLTOWER AND ARYAKA TO DELIVER HIGH-PERFORMANCE CLOUD COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL ENTERPRISES

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aryaka, the leading global SD-WAN provider, today announced a new partnership with CallTower, an industry-leading unified communications and collaboration company, to provide global enterprise customers with fast and reliable, high-quality cloud service connectivity.

CallTower's partnership with Aryaka will deliver improved performance of their unified communications solutions to global enterprise customers. CallTower has linked their data centers with the Aryaka global network to deliver secure, reliable connectivity with quality of service guarantees for mission critical real-time communication applications. CallTower Cisco and Microsoft unified communications solutions, including Cloud Contact Center customers will now be able to add Aryaka’s global SD-WAN service to further optimize, and enhance reliability over a secure network.

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BNP PARIBAS AND GTS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC COLLABORATION

BNP Paribas to Leverage GTS’ Trading Technology to further improve pricing to clients in the secondary market for U.S. Treasuries

This Strategic Collaboration Marks a New Era for Banks and Electronic Market Makers

NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BNP Paribas, a leading European provider of banking and financial services, and GTS,  a New York-based global electronic market maker, today announced a strategic collaboration marking a new era for banks and electronic market makers.  This collaboration will enable BNP Paribas to leverage GTS’ trading and technology capabilities with the goal of providing BNP Paribas’s clients with deeper liquidity, tighter spreads and further improved pricing in the US Treasuries secondary market. 

BNP Paribas, with its strong presence in corporate and institutional banking and its top-ranked position in a number of fixed income and equity markets, and GTS, with its technology and electronic market making capabilities, will leverage their respective strengths to continue to develop the collaboration. Under terms of the strategic collaboration, BNP Paribas will seek to improve the client experience by providing improved pricing in the secondary market for US Treasuries by the addition of GTS liquidity into its pricing framework.  A dedicated team from both firms will leverage a mutually developed technology platform that seeks to provide BNP Paribas with access to greater liquidity, thereby enabling the bank to offer improved execution quality for clients as they trade directly with BNP Paribas.

Olivier Osty, Executive Head of Global Markets at BNP Paribas, said:

“The US is an important market for BNP Paribas, and we are fully committed to expanding our capital markets franchise by focusing on our clients and their demand for improved liquidity and better transparency. This innovative collaboration with GTS illustrates how we work with firms that are experts in financial technology to enhance our client offering across the Bank’s value chain. It is an important step in our ambition to become a leading digital capital markets house in the financial services industry.”

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MARKLOGIC RECOGNIZED AS A CHALLENGER IN THE 2017 GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT FOR OPERATIONAL DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

MarkLogic positioned highest for ability to execute and furthest to the right for completeness of vision in the Challengers quadrant

SAN CARLOS, Calif.,Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MarkLogic Corporation, the leading operational and transactional Enterprise NoSQL database provider, today announced that the Gartner 2017 “Magic Quadrant for Operational Database Management Systems" positions MarkLogic as a Challenger, positioning it furthest to the right for completeness of vision and highest for ability to execute in the Challengers quadrant.

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ICELAND POST DEPLOYS DESCARTES ROUTE PLANNING SOLUTION FOR EXPANDING DELIVERY OPERATIONS

MALMÖ, Sweden and REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, and Iceland Post, the Icelandic national postal service, announced that Descartes’ route planning solution is being deployed to manage delivery operations for Iceland Post as the company shifts its primary focus from mail to parcel delivery in support of the country’s dramatic growth in ecommerce.

“Such a fundamental change to our business comes with various IT and logistics challenges, including the need to adapt delivery schedules to a growing number of last-minute parcel pickups,” said Einar Geir Jónsson, Head of Business Development at Iceland Post. “The Descartes solution provides the advanced capabilities we need to transform our logistics processes and, in doing so, improve the responsiveness of our delivery operations and reach higher standards of customer service. We have already successfully implemented part of the solution, and are confident the collaboration with Descartes will help us successfully transition to a parcel delivery–focused company.”

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LTI ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SYNCORDIS S.A.

MUMBAI, India, Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. (NSE: LTI, BSE: 540005), a global technology consulting and digital solutions Company, today announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Luxembourg based Syncordis S.A., a leading core banking implementation services provider, along with its identified subsidiaries in France, UK, Luxembourg and India.

Founded in 2004, Syncordis has an exclusive focus on Temenos Digital Suites that positions it as a leading independent pure play Temenos specialist. Syncordis has developed industry-leading accelerators that help with faster and consistent Temenos implementations and capture the fast-growing market opportunities for core banking product modernization services. Europe is a growth market for LTI and addition of these niche capabilities bring stronger synergies with Company’s deep expertise in Banking and Financial services segment.

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RADWARE SURVEY FINDS NEARLY HALF OF COMPANIES HAVE SUFFERED A DATA BREACH IN THE PAST YEAR

Substantial Rise in Bot-Driven Internet Traffic Presents a Glaring Blind Spot for IT Security As 79% of Organizations Can’t Tell For Certain If Web Traffic Comes From Humans Or Bots

MAHWAH, N.J., Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware® (NASDAQ:RDWR), a leading provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, released a new study today titled Radware Research: Web Application Security in a Digitally Connected World. The report takes an in-depth look into how organizations protect their web applications, and identifies clear gaps in security among common DevOps practices, highlights top attack types and vectors, as well as identifies key areas of risk and concern.

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PUBMATIC Q3 2017 QUARTERLY MOBILE INDEX REPORT SHOWS HEADER BIDDING GAINING WORLDWIDE ADOPTION

Advertisers leverage private marketplaces (PMP) to enhance quality of mobile investments

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- PubMatic, the publisher-focused sell-side platform (SSP) for an open digital media future, today announced findings from its Q3 2017 Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI). The report, which identifies trends in mobile advertising, found that header bidding continued to thrive worldwide as more publishers replace the old auction waterfall system with this solution. Mobile PMP impression volume in PubMatic’s platform rose 75 percent year-over-year (YOY) in Q3 2017, making it the seventh annual improvement in as many quarters. Desktop remained strong in the overall picture as app monetization still provided the largest mobile advertising opportunity. The volume split between app and mobile web environments normalized after six quarters of market rebalancing.

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TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION RELEASES MEDIUM VOLTAGE, HIGH CAPACITY PHOTORELAY IN SMALL PACKAGE

Latest trench MOSFET process delivers replacement for mechanical relays

TOKYO, Nov 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation today announced the launch of “TLP3145,” a new photorelay in a small 2.54SOP4 package with an off-state output terminal voltage of 200V and an on-state current of 0.4A. Volume shipments start today.

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​TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED LISTS ON THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX.TLX) ("Telix", the "Company"), an Australian biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic products based on targeted radiopharmaceuticals or "molecularly-targeted radiation" (MTR), has today listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) after raising $50 million in a fully underwritten Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Telix's issue price is $65c per share, with a market capitalization of $128 million, placing the IPO as the largest for the Australian ASX biotechnology sector, by capital raised, since 1994. The IPO was fully underwritten by the Lead Managers, Taylor Collison Limited and Wilsons Corporate Finance Limited.

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SABINA GOLD & SILVER ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

$38.5 million at September 30, 2017 in cash and equivalents

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. (“Sabina”) or (the “Company”) (TSX:SBB) reports the financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

“With the positive recommendation received from the Nunavut Impact Review Board (“NIRB”) in July, the third quarter of 2017 saw a milestone de-risking event for the Company,” said Bruce McLeod, President & CEO. “While the NIRB report is with the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (“INAC”) pending a decision, we have continued to advance the project forward by advancing basic engineering and other site assessment activities at the same time as continuing to drill high impact targets at the Goose property. We are very pleased with the results from both the Umwelt and Llama drilling to date which demonstrate the significant mineral endowment of the property.  We look forward to a Minister’s decision, we anticipate could be before the end of the year, and to fully assessing our 2017 drilling to determine the campaign focus for 2018.”

Q3 2017 Highlights:

• The Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $38.5 million at September 30, 2017.
• On July 18, 2017, the NIRB recommended to the Minister of INAC that development of the Company’s Back River gold project should proceed to the licensing phase.
• On September 12, 2017 the Company completed a non-brokered private placement flow-through financing of 2,163,265 common flow-through shares at a price of $2.85 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $6.2 million. The total gross proceeds from the financing must be used to incur Canadian exploration expenditures as defined by the Income Tax Act (Canada) by December 31, 2018.
• During the quarter, the Company continued with its second phase of drilling at Goose which included 9,868 meters of drilling in 17 holes, including drill hole 17GSE516B at Llama which returned 9.48 g/t au over 38.55 meters, including 14.43 g/t au over 21.25 meters. 
• Subsequent to the quarter, on October 18, 2017, the Company, jointly with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association (“KIA”) announced completion of a binding term sheet for land tenure and Inuit benefits for the Back River Project.  The term sheet sets out the principle terms that are to be included in a definitive Framework Agreement (“FA”).  The FA, upon completion would be a comprehensive agreement which would set out rights and obligations with respect to surface land access on Inuit owned land and will include an Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (“IIBA”) among other obligations required by the Nunavut land claims agreement, including the following key provisions:
• A 20 year term;
• Surface access rights for exploration, development, mine construction and mine operations activities;
• Certain milestone payments including:
  • Annual payment to the KIA of up to $1 million;      
  • Issuance to the KIA of 6.7 million shares of Sabina;
  • Grant to the KIA of a 1% net smelter royalty on future production at Back River;
  • An initial investment of $4 million into regional wealth creation initiatives in the Kitikmeot;
• For the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported net loss of $0.5 million or $0.00 per share.

Financial Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported a net loss of $0.5 million or $0.00 per share, in comparison to a net loss of $3.7 million or $0.02 per share in the corresponding period of 2016.  The difference quarter over quarter was primarily the result of a write-down ($5.2 million) on the Wishbone properties in 2016 and higher finance income in Q3 2017 ($0.7 million) on amortization of flow-through premium associated with the flow-through financing completed in 2017.  Partially offsetting were higher operating and deferred income tax expenses in Q3 2017 than the comparable period.  Q3 2017 operating expenses were $0.5 million higher than the comparable period due to: the higher professional services fees of $0.3 million related to Back River project financing; higher travel expenses of $0.1 million for marketing activities; and, higher stock based compensation resulting from more stock options granted in Q3 2017 than the comparable period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company reported a net loss of $2.5 million, favourable by $1.6 million compared to the same period of 2016. As noted above, the decrease in loss period over period was mainly due to the result of a write-down of the Wishbone properties and higher operating and deferred income tax expense in 2017 compared to 2016.  Partially offsetting was a higher net gain ($0.6 million) realized on the sale of Pure Gold shares in 2016 compared to 2017.

For the full September 30, 2017 interim financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, please see the Company website at www.sabinagoldsilver.com or on SEDAR.

SABINA GOLD & SILVER CORP

Sabina Gold & Silver Corp

Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. is a well-financed, emerging precious metals company with district scale, world class undeveloped assets in one of the world’s newest, politically stable mining jurisdictions: Nunavut, Canada.

In September, 2015, Sabina released a Feasibility Study on its 100% owned Back River Gold Project which presents a project that has been designed on a fit-for purpose basis, with the potential to produce ~200,000 ounces a year for ~11 years with a rapid payback of 2.9 years.  At a US$1,150 gold price and a 0.80 exchange rate, the Study delivers a potential after tax internal rate of return of approximately 24.2% with an initial CAPEX of $415 million.

In addition to Back River, Sabina also owns a significant silver royalty on Glencore’s Hackett River Project.  The silver royalty on Hackett River’s silver production is comprised of 22.5% of the first 190 million ounces produced and 12.5% of all silver produced thereafter.

All news releases and further information can be found on the Company’s website at www.sabinagoldsilver.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.  All technical reports have been filed on www.sedar.com

For further information please contact:
Nicole Hoeller, Vice-President, Communications: 1 888 648-4218 
nhoeller@sabinagoldsilver.com

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws (the “forward-looking statements”), including our belief as to the extent, results and timing of exploration programs and various studies including and exploration results, reserves estimates, potential production from and viability of the Company’s properties, production and operating costs and permitting submission, timing and receipt of necessary permits and project approvals for future operations and access to project funding. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the future circumstances, outcomes or results anticipated in or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur or that plans, intentions or expectations upon which the forward-looking statements are based will occur. While we have based these forward-looking statements on our expectations about future events as at the date that such statements were prepared, the statements are not a guarantee that such future events will occur and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which could cause events or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and assumptions include, among others, the effects of general economic conditions, commodity prices, changing foreign exchange rates and actions by government and regulatory authorities and misjudgments in the course of preparing forward-looking statements. In addition, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Known risk factors include risks associated with exploration and project development; the need for additional financing; the calculation of mineral resources and reserves; operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; fluctuations in metal prices; title matters; government regulation; obtaining and renewing necessary licenses and permits; environmental liability and insurance; reliance on key personnel; the potential for conflicts of interest among certain of our officers or directors; the absence of dividends; currency fluctuations; labour disputes; competition; dilution; the volatility of the our common share price and volume; future sales of shares by existing shareholders; and other risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Back River Project and general risks associated with the mineral exploration and development industry described in our Annual Information Form, financial statements and MD&A for the fiscal period ended December 31, 2016 filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators and available at www.sedar.com. Although we have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We are under no obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statements except as required under applicable securities laws. This news release has been authorized by the undersigned on behalf of Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.

Bruce McLeod, President & CEO
1800-555 Burrard Street, Two Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M9
Tel 604 998-4175     Fax 604 998-1051
http://www.sabinagoldsilver.com

Source : Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.

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ABACUSNEXT EXPANDS TECHNOLOGY-AS-A-SERVICE PLATFORM WITH ACQUISITION OF HOTDOCS

Pioneer and Global Leader in Document Automation, HotDocs, Becomes Part of the AbacusNext Family of Business Management Solutions

SAN DIEGO, Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AbacusNext®, the largest Technology-as-a- Service (TaaS) provider for the professional services industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of HotDocs, the global leader in document automation. Integration of HotDocs into the existing technology solutions for legal, accounting, and business management makes AbacusNext the most complete technology provider to the professional services industry.

Highlights of Acquisition:

- HotDocs is the leading provider of document automation software, with customers in 60 different countries and a user-base, globally, that exceeds one million.

- AbacusNext pioneered the only Compliance-Ready™ suite of technology solutions designed exclusively to cloud-enable desktop, mobile and SaaS applications in a single sign-on, secured and fully managed environment.

- HotDocs is widely used in the legal, banking, insurance, government, public and corporate sectors for increasing accuracy, reducing cost, mitigating risk, and improving efficiency in the generation of complex documentation. Users can quickly and efficiently generate customized documents such as contracts, sales agreements, government forms, and loan documentation.

- HotDocs Market, the standalone marketplace and publishing platform, gives professionals access to thousands of premium templates. Utilized by over 9,000 users, HotDocs Market is populated with content created by leading publishers and state bar associations.

- AbacusNext’s combined user base, 1.5 million worldwide, will benefit from the most compelling products and services portfolio in the industry, including case management and practice management software solutions, private cloud hosting, Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), IT infrastructure management, security endpoint protection, and business automation.

This caps a year of expansion for AbacusNext-which saw acquisitions of Results Software, an award-winning CRM, OfficeTools, an industry leading practice management application, and Cloudnine Realtime, a hosting platform for accounting firms. The combination represents a unique opportunity to bring end-to-end technology services to existing clients, and AbacusNext will be positioned to capture significant market share in a highly fragmented market as the first company to provide a comprehensive suite of enterprise-level technology services and products.

In addition to core products, AbacusNext acquires HotDocs Market, an online ecommerce marketplace that allows clients to purchase and use HotDocs templates whenever and wherever they want. This unique, self-contained e-store built by HotDocs will ultimately allow on-demand access to products and templates across the unified AbacusNext portfolio. Incorporating HotDocs Market into the AbacusNext ecosystem will deliver yet another game-changing automation platform for clients.

“Today marks another milestone as we continue building on our unique technology services platform for our current and future clients,” said Alessandra Lezama, CEO of AbacusNext. “HotDocs’ document automation software is the perfect addition to our portfolio and will make an immediate impact for our client base of legal and accounting firms. By leveraging the HotDocs platform and support staff, we’ll be able to offer organizations greater business efficiency than ever before, with the broadest value proposition to support customer growth. The combined company will have an unmatched position in serving clients by providing a complete end-to-end solution.”

Rapid technology changes in recent years, together with increased pressure to reduce costs and increased mobility, is driving the movement to cloud-enable firms in the professional services industry to considerably reduce their costs and increase revenues. With this acquisition, AbacusNext builds HotDocs service offerings into its platform, allowing deeper relationships with business clients by providing the solutions they need to maximize operational efficiency and strengthen profit margins.

“HotDocs and AbacusNext work across many of the same markets and are a natural fit,” said Russell Shepherd, outgoing CEO of HotDocs. “I was looking for an acquirer with the same grand scale of ambition as the HotDocs team, and Abacus has the ambition to take the combined businesses on to even greater heights. HotDocs offers Abacus the opportunity to expand vertically and internationally in one bold strategic move, through the acquisition of a global, market leading brand, and I am delighted to be passing on the leadership and ownership of HotDocs to this successful and expanding company.”

Steve Spratt, COO at HotDocs, commented, “HotDocs document automation technology will enhance the existing product suite that AbacusNext already provides to its impressive client base and the 11,500 existing HotDocs client organizations will now have access to new CRM, practice management and hosting services under one roof. We welcome this new partnership and I look forward to sharing the benefits it brings with existing and new customers across our key verticals of banking, legal and large enterprise.”

About HotDocs

Since launching in the early 1990s, HotDocs has defined the concept of automated document assembly and has developed technology based on two decades of client feedback, resulting in the most powerful and versatile document automation solution available today. HotDocs is a pioneer and the global market leader, with over one million users in over 11,500 client organizations across more than sixty countries, and is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. 

"DIALOGUE FOR QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE: BUILDING PROSPEROUS FUTURE IN INDONESIA" AT INDONESIA INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK 2017

JAKARTA, Indonesia, and TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--

To realize Indonesia's sustainable economic growth, Japan's quality infrastructure is vital and essential. The Government of Japan hosted "Dialogue for Quality Infrastructure -- Building Asia's Future" at Jakarta Convention Center, the venue of Indonesia Infrastructure Week 2017, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

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POLYPLASTICS OFFERS INDUSTRY'S BROADEST LINE OF LOW-VOC POLYACETAL GRADES FOR AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS

TOKYO, Nov. 14, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--

Polyplastics Co., Ltd. offers the industry's most extensive range of polyoxymethylene (POM) resin grades with low-VOC emissions for the production of automotive interiors. These DURACON (R) low-VOC acetal grades are specifically designed to meet the latest regulations governing the concentration of VOCs in automotive interiors.

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NTT COMMUNICATIONS TO ACQUIRE SECURE-24, LEADING PROVIDER OF MANAGED SERVICES IN U.S.

TOKYO & SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (TOKYO:9432), and Secure-24 Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Secure-24), a U.S.-based leading provider of comprehensive managed services, announced today that their respective shareholders entered into a definitive agreement on November 13 (Japan Standard Time), pursuant to which NTT Com will wholly acquire Secure-24.

The demand for managed services is growing steadily worldwide and managed-IT services, one of Secure-24’s core businesses, are expected to see especially significant growth in the U.S. market.

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NATIONAL ENERGY SERVICES REUNITED CORP. TO ACQUIRE GULF ENERGY SAOC AND NATIONAL PETROLEUM SERVICES

- Creates regional oilfield services leader in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
- Provides platform to accelerate growth and bring new technology to the region
- Combines experienced management team with deep sector expertise and successful track record through cycles
- Brings together diverse and strategic group of large institutional investors
- Forms the first and only NASDAQ-listed national oilfield services company in MENA region

HOUSTON, Nov 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (“NESR”) (NASDAQ:NESR) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to combine with Gulf Energy SAOC (“GES”) and National Petroleum Services (“NPS”) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.1 billion, or 5.4x the Company’s estimated 2018 EBITDA. GES and NPS (collectively the “business combination” or the “Company”) are leading regional oilfield services companies offering a mix of drilling, completion and production services and equipment in the MENA and Asia Pacific regions. Following closing, the Company’s primary operating locations will be in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Muscat, Oman and Dubai, UAE, with local headquarters in Houston, Texas. More than 3,000 people will be employed in more than a dozen countries across the region. Upon closing, the Company plans to retain the leadership of both GES and NPS in management, senior advisory roles or board positions.

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VISTAJET CUSTOMERS GROW BY 50% IN THE MIDDLE EAST AS THE COMPANY EXPANDS ITS REACH

VistaJet at the Dubai Airshow

VistaJet interior

VistaJet Global 6000

The leader in global business aviation increases its offering to continue positive momentum in the region

• New Program hours doubled year over year
• New Program customers rose by 50% year over year
• Full flying service now available in and out of Saudi Arabia as expansion continues
• Results follow $150 million investment from Rhône Capital

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global aviation company, announces today positive results for the Middle East, highlighting the global trend of individuals and corporations moving away from fractional and full aircraft ownership.

Regionally, the company has seen its flagship Program Membership hours double this year, driven by an increase of 50% in the number of its Program customers. With clients buying more hours to meet their flying needs, VistaJet considerably surpasses the overall Middle East business aviation sector’s results, which is forecast to realise a 9% growth this year.

To enhance services for its Middle Eastern customers, VistaJet has additionally announced its approval to operate to and from Saudi Arabia, a country that accounts for VistaJet’s greatest share of Middle Eastern customers at 39%, followed by the United Arab Emirates with a 30% share, and Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt with 7% respectively. Saudi Arabia has even more potential for growth and as the first and only global operator to abolish positioning fees around the globe, VistaJet will enable its customers to seamlessly connect to and from the country, anytime and anywhere.

The company has visited over 1,600 airports globally and 68 in the Middle East, of which Dubai currently proves favorable for VistaJet customers flying in from Moscow, London, Nice and Mumbai; the highest traffic drivers for the region. The rising importance of private jet travel in the Middle East is characterized by the increase in companies launching their business subsidiaries in the region. With VistaJet’s global infrastructure, guaranteed aircraft availability and access to a fleet of over 70 identical large-cabin aircraft, VistaJet is perfectly positioned to deliver further positive results over the coming years. 

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RedHill Biopharma Announces Last Patient Enrolled in the Phase III Study with RHB-104 for Crohn’s Disease

- Top-line results are expected to be announced in mid-2018

- The Phase III study evaluating RHB-104 for Crohn’s disease (MAP US study) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that is evaluating the safety and efficacy of RHB-104 in 331 subjects with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease

- Worldwide sales of Crohn’s disease therapies exceeded $7.6 billion in 2016

- A pivotal Phase III study with RHB-104 for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections, with Fast-Track development status, is planned to be initiated in H1/2018           


TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 10 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage development and commercialization of proprietary drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced that the last patient has been enrolled in the Phase III study with RHB-104 for Crohn’s disease (MAP US study). Top-line results are expected to be announced in mid-2018.

The MAP US study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled first Phase III study evaluating the safety and efficacy of RHB-104 in subjects with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (defined as Crohn’s Disease Active Index (CDAI) between 220 and 450). The primary endpoint of the MAP US study is disease remission, defined as a reduction in CDAI to less than 150 at week 26. The study enrolled 331 patients across approximately 150 clinical sites in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia and New Zealand.

Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.

AON NAMES COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL PLATINUM LEVEL BEST EMPLOYER IN CANADA

Firm earns prestigious recognition for excellence in employee engagement, leadership and performance culture

TORONTO, Nov 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aon has named Colliers International a Platinum Level Best Employer in Canada. Colliers earned a high employee engagement score, as well as placed in the top quartile for the survey’s leadership and performance culture indices, thus qualifying as a Platinum Level Best Employer – the highest ranking within the Aon Best Employer program. The distinction was earned based on the results of the 2018 Aon Best Employer survey that solicited the feedback of approximately 425,000 Canadian employees from some 200 organizations across the country.

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DISRUPTIVE SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY LEADER LUXCORE SIGNS MULTI-YEAR COLOCATION DEAL WITH INAP

Luxcore selects INAP to support their ground breaking second generation LambdaRouterTM --- the first full wavelength optical router.

INAP chosen for its global presence in strategic markets, carrier neutrality and signature Performance IPTM service.

ATLANTA, Nov 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internap Corporation (NASDAQ:INAP), (“INAP” or the “Company”), a provider of high-performance internet infrastructure including colocation, cloud and network services, and Luxcore, pioneers of a revolutionary all-optical wavelength routing platform, today announced a multi-year agreement for colocation services in seven global locations.

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NTT COMMUNICATIONS NAMED BEST GLOBAL WHOLESALE CARRIER (DATA) AND BEST NORTH AMERICAN WHOLESALE CARRIER AT GLOBAL CARRIER AWARDS 2017

Fortune 500 Telecom Leader Wins Best North American Wholesale Carrier Recognition for Fourth Year in a Row

NEW YORK & LONDON, Nov 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications (NTT Com), the global data and IP services arm of Fortune Global 500 telecom leader NTT (TOKYO:9432), was named Best Global Wholesale Carrier (Data) and Best North American Wholesale Carrier at the Global Carrier Awards 2017, hosted by Capacity Media.

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"GRAIN" WINS TOKYO GRAND PRIX AT 30TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TOKYO, Nov. 9, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

The 30th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), held from October 25 to November 3, concluded with the announcement of winners at the Closing Ceremony on its final day. This year, TIFF screened 231 films and 63,679 film fans attended the screenings. The Tokyo Grand Prix was awarded to "Grain" directed by Semih Kaplanoglu. For the winners of awards in all sections, please see below.

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AKIO FUJIMOTO'S "PASSAGE OF LIFE" WINS "THE SPIRIT OF ASIA AWARD BY THE JAPAN FOUNDATION ASIA CENTER" AT 30TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TOKYO, Nov. 9, 2017 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

At the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) Closing Ceremony on November 3, "Passage of Life," directed by Akio Fujimoto, won the Spirit of Asia Award by the Japan Foundation Asia Center. The award was bestowed on a promising director in the TIFF Asian Future section, chosen by two jury members for its chances at international success beyond cultural and national borders. Fujimoto, a first-time feature film director, was joined on stage by the "family" who appeared in the film, all of whom were non-professional actors, and said, "I'm happy we were able to make this film in cooperation with Japan and Myanmar."

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REVEAL GROUP AND DATACOM ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER LEADING ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION SOLUTION ACROSS ASIA

Global RPA experts, Reveal Group, have signed with Australasian IT services company, Datacom, to bring industry-leading best practices in Automation and Workforce Management to the South East Asian market.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a collaboration set to help enterprises transform their workplaces and empower the digital workforce of the future, Reveal Group, the global leader in operational transformation, today announced its strategic partnership with Datacom Systems, one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies.

The partnership, signed by Ian Crouch, CEO of Reveal Group and David Batrouney, Managing Director, Digital Enterprising at Datacom Systems (Asia), will see both parties combine their expertise and resources to leverage each other's complementary business and service delivery capabilities in the region.

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UAE CABINET MEETS AMID 1.5 MILLION TITLES AT SHARJAH BOOK FAIR

Culture at the Core of the UAE's Nation-building Efforts

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A lot becomes evident about the cultural values of a nation and the leadership's vision for its people when a mass book fair transforms into a venue for high-level discussions. In what became the first-ever event of its kind in the world, the UAE Cabinet members left their offices to hold a meeting amid 1.5 million titles, thousands of school and university students, and lovers of literature at the 36th Sharjah International Book Fair - now the third largest in the world.

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Presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the meeting at the Sharjah International Book Fair venue clearly reflected not just SIBF's importance as a prestigious platform that inspires discussions of national interest, but the UAE's recognition of the fact that culture is an industry that will build the world's future.

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CROWDSTRIKE EXPANDS ENDPOINT PROTECTION PLATFORM WITH NEW VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT MODULE

-Company adds vulnerability management to the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform to be accessible without requiring additional agents or management infrastructure-

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- CrowdStrike^® Inc., the leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced that it has expanded the capabilities of the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform by introducing a new vulnerability management module, CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight. CrowdStrike is the only next-generation vendor offering the full spectrum of endpoint security capabilities — next-generation AV, endpoint detection and response, managed threat hunting, IT hygiene, threat intelligence and now, vulnerability management — fully delivered via the cloud from a single lightweight agent.

With this Autumn platform release, CrowdStrike fundamentally changes how organizations conduct vulnerability management by delivering continuous, real-time visibility into software vulnerabilities in their environments. For the first time, these vulnerabilities are prioritized based on observed threat activity in the customer environment. Prioritization based on threat activity enables customers to immediately identify the systems that pose the greatest risk and remediate them before the security incident escalates into a breach. Consistent with CrowdStrike’s vision of a single agent for endpoint security, Falcon Spotlight adds a vulnerability management capability without requiring an additional agent on the endpoint and affords customers the opportunity to consolidate security tools and reclaim precious system resources on their endpoints.

Customers today are burdened by vulnerability management tools characterized by slow scans, blind spots, inaccurate reporting and an inability to provide protection against exploits on vulnerable systems. By combining vulnerability management with endpoint protection, CrowdStrike proactively protects against the risks posed by vulnerabilities while simultaneously enabling IT operations teams to patch and remediate systems in prioritized order. This ensures that organizations are protected from exploits and have true visibility into their exposure to new threats.

According to Gartner Inc., “The No. 1 issue in vulnerability management (and, arguably, IT security operations) is that organizations are not prioritizing their patching and mitigating controls, nor are they mitigating the exploitation of commonly targeted vulnerabilities. In short, organizations are struggling to figure out the delta between ‘what can I fix’ and ‘what will make the biggest difference, with the pragmatic reality of the time and resources that I actually have.’ The answer is a risk-based approach.”¹

Falcon Spotlight also delivers innovation to the vulnerability management space by solving the “failed patch” problem, as many legacy vulnerability management tools say a system is patched when it really isn’t. Since most tools will only report patch information collected from checking the registry for listing of installed patches, any failures in the installation process such as delayed reboots may cause the scan to report incorrect patch status. Falcon Spotlight reports on applications and modules actually loaded in memory in real time and thus, always provides the most up-to-date information on the true vulnerability state of the enterprise.

“We continue to expand the CrowdStrike Falcon platform to provide customers with an end-to-end solution that addresses endpoint security holistically and enables organizations to stop breaches, while bolstering their security posture and operations,” said Dmitri Alperovitch, CrowdStrike co-founder and chief technology officer. “With this new module, we continue to reinforce the CrowdStrike Falcon platform as the market-leading solution that offers security teams control, visibility, and protection, all through one lightweight endpoint sensor, leveraging the power of the CrowdStrike cloud.”

Falcon Spotlight stands out with the following key customer benefits:

Easy deployment — As part of the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, Falcon Spotlight does not require the installation of additional agents or management consoles.

Elimination of vulnerability scanning — Falcon Spotlight is an endpoint security solution that continuously monitors the system and streams data to the cloud in real time, eliminating the need for scheduled scans while still providing complete visibility into vulnerabilities.

Accurate reporting — Vulnerability data is displayed in real time and is more accurate than legacy solutions because Falcon Spotlight can tell if a patch has merely been deployed or if it has been fully installed and is currently running on the system.

Prioritized remediation — Falcon Spotlight identifies vulnerable systems where exploitation attempts have occurred, enabling security teams to prioritize these systems for remediation and further optimize response efforts.

Enhancing existing vulnerability management solutions — Falcon Spotlight adds deeper visibility and provides threat context, enabling security teams to see both the presence of a vulnerability and evidence of exploitation attempts via an API or reporting.

Seamless, cloud-based protection — Leveraging CrowdStrike’s cloud-based architecture, CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight gives security teams the power to protect systems on-premises and across all cloud environments.

¹ Craig Lawson, “It's Time to Align Your Vulnerability Management Priorities With the Biggest Threats”. Published: 09 September 2016 ID: G00310155

THE 45TH TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2017 CLOSES ON A SUCCESSFUL NOTE

TOKYO, Nov 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a successful note. We would like to thank everyone who joined us this year to make the event successful.
 
Under its “BEYOND THE MOTOR” theme, the show saw participation from 153 companies and organizations and included all 15 brands of Japan’s 14 automobile manufacturers as well as 19 brands of 13 foreign manufacturers, with a total of 380 vehicles displayed, including numerous world and Japan premieres. Exhibitors of parts, machinery and tools also showcased the latest in technology and services. The TOKYO CONNECTED LAB 2017 special exhibit, incorporating three separate, interactive programs and advanced technologies transcending the scope of the automobile industry, was well attended. Participation was also high in other show activities such as the test-drive/ride programs that were held in the Tokyo Waterfront City area.

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THE FUTURE IS NOW: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS (IIBA) PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AT 2017 BUILDING BUSINESS CAPABILITY (BBC) CONFERENCE

From November 6-10, 2017, IIBA members will convene in Orlando, Florida for keynote speeches, tutorials, networking opportunities and a vendor exhibition

Oakville, ON, Nov 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From November 6 to 10, 2017, International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) members from around the world will convene at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida for the annual Building Business Capability (BBC) Conference to explore the evolution of the industry. Considered the world’s largest global gathering of business analysis (BA) professionals, this year’s conference offers a series of spotlight sessions focused on next generation business analysis led by industry veterans who will share their perspectives on how BAs can prepare their organizations to successfully address impending change and stay relevant. Attendees will also have access to tutorials, networking sessions, and a vendor exhibition.

“We’re witnessing a digital transformation that is indeed evolving the traditional business analysis role. While fundamental skills are still important to possess, as dedicated BA professionals, we’re constantly being challenged to re-skill with higher level capabilities – that’s just the new business reality,” says Ken Fulmer, CEO, IIBA. “I look forward to welcoming my peers to BBC and hearing from our esteemed speakers on this subject.”

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RedHill Biopharma Prices Public Offering of its American Depositary Shares

TEL-AVIV, Israel and RALEIGH, N.C., Nov 9 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:RDHL) (Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange:RDHL) (“RedHill” or the “Company”), a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on late clinical-stage development and commercialization of proprietary drugs for gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases and cancer, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering for a total number of 4,090,909 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), each representing ten of its ordinary shares, at a public offering price of $5.50 per ADS.

Gross proceeds from the sale of the ADSs by RedHill before underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses are expected to be approximately $22.5 million. The offering is expected to close on November 13, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions. RedHill has also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 613,636 additional ADSs at the public offering price.

Source : RedHill Biopharma Ltd.

NEURALSTEM STRENGTHENS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF DR. DAVID RECKER AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuralstem, Inc. (Nasdaq:CUR), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for nervous system diseases, today announced the appointment of David Recker, MD, FACR, FACP, as Chief Medical Officer.

"Given his extensive experience in the biopharma industry, Dr. Recker brings to Neuralstem an expertise that will be critical to the development of our clinical and preclinical pipeline, especially as we continue to plan our path forward," said Rich Daly, Chairman and CEO, Neuralstem. "Dr. Recker has managed execution of all elements of clinical strategy, including trial development, data interpretation and product registration. These qualifications among myriad others make him an excellent addition to our organization."

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FLYWIRE NOMINATED FOR GLOBAL FINTECH AWARD IN SINGAPORE

Recognition comes with company’s expanded presence and commitment to Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region

BOSTON and SINGAPORE, Nov 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire, a provider of international payment and receivables solutions, has been named a finalist in the Global FinTech Awards by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The awards are part of the Singapore FinTech Festival taking place November 13-17.     

The MAS Global FinTech Awards recognize innovative solutions developed and implemented by fintech start-ups, financial institutions, and technology companies. 30 finalists were selected from over 300 candidates by a panel of international experts across multiple domains. Winners will be evaluated on the impact, practicality, interoperability, and uniqueness of their solutions. The selection process is being led PwC and final results will be announced at the FinTech Awards Night being held November 16^th at the Singapore Expo.  

“When we first conceived of the Global FinTech Awards in 2016, our goal was to encourage innovation in Singapore,” said Sopnendu Mohanty, chief fintech officer for MAS. “One year on, we are pleased to see an improvement in the quality and variety of submissions. The sustained interest in these initiatives reflects the growth and evolution of the Singapore fintech ecosystem.”

Flywire, provides businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare providers with the ability to offer their customers a highly-tailored, international payment experience – customized by country, currency and vertical. Financial and operations teams also benefit from easy payment tracking and reconciliation. To date, the company has processed over $5 billion in international payments and established its platform as the preferred solution around the globe for cross-border payments and receivables processing. 

“Singapore is a key center of fintech innovation for the region, and an important part of our growth strategy here,” said Andrew Ong, managing director, Asia-Pacific region at Flywire, based in Singapore. “As our business continues to grow, and we increase our presence here, we are finding the top-tier talent and resources we need to position our business for success.”

About the Singapore FinTech Festival
The Singapore FinTech Festival is a platform for key stakeholders of the global and regional fintech community to connect, learn from one another, and co-create new solutions to real problems. The inaugural Festival in 2016 attracted more than 13,000 participants from across 60 countries. The Festival is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in partnership with the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), and in collaboration with SingEx.

About Flywire
Flywire is a leading provider of international payment and receivables solutions, connecting businesses and institutions with their customers on six continents. Introduced six years ago as a way for international students to pay their tuition for studies abroad, Flywire is now used by over 1,300 organizations across 18 countries around the world. The company processes billions in payments per year from 220 countries and territories, via bank transfer, credit card and e-wallet solutions, in over 120 different local currencies. Convenient, fast and secure, Flywire’s scalable platform provides currency conversion at exchange rates that can offer significant savings when compared to home-market banks and credit card providers. The company also supports its clients with end-to-end customer support including multilingual servicing via phone, email, and chat, as well as 24/7 online payment tracking.

Flywire is headquartered in Boston, MA with operations in London and Manchester, UK; Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; Sydney, Australia; and Valencia, Spain. For more information, visit www.Flywire.com. 

Media Contact:
Tim Walsh
for Flywire
+1 617.512.1641
timw@walshgroupmarketing.com

Source : Flywire

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