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Swift Sets Industry Up for Seamless Introduction of CBDCs for Cross-Border Transactions as Interlinking Solution Finds More Use Cases

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월요일, 3월 25, 2024
Carriers and Services, Technology, Professional Services, Payments, Electronic Commerce, Blockchain, Security, Networks, Internet, Fintech, Mobile, Wireless, Deutsche Bank, CLS Group, Automation, Savings bank, Standard Bank, Growth, United Overseas Bank, DVP, Tokenization, ANZ, Westpac, Risk, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Digital asset, Public policy, Intesa Sanpaolo, CBDC, Community business development corporation, Commercial, DTCC, Standard Chartered, DLT, NatWest Group, Ecosystem, HSBC, FX, CLS, DBS, Commercial bank, Cryptocurrency

Swift’s solution has already been shown to enable cross-border transfers and connect CBDCs on different networks with each other, as well as with fiat currencies.

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  • Swift’s solution has already been shown to enable cross-border transfers and connect CBDCs on different networks with each other, as well as with fiat currencies.
  • The second phase of sandbox testing went further, exploring more complex use cases, using Swift’s solution to connect and orchestrate transactions across simulated digital trade and tokenised asset and FX networks, alongside CBDCs for payments.
  • Swift now plans to extend its solution to support a wider range of emerging digital networks in addition to CBDCs, such as platforms for tokenised deposits.
  • This will help to facilitate access and usage of CBDCs in the new complex world of digital payments.

Unitech Launches New Rugged Smartphone: Boosting Retail with Free OS Upgrades, Extended Battery Life, and Advanced 5G Connectivity

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목요일, 3월 14, 2024
UL, OS, Smartphone, Wi-Fi 6, Unitech, Wi-Fi, Electronics, Data collection, Safety, Workforce, APP, 6E, DBS, Android, Electric battery

It also includes a battery info & battery care APP for charging settings, designed to extend the battery's life cycle.

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  • It also includes a battery info & battery care APP for charging settings, designed to extend the battery's life cycle.
  • Complimentary OS Upgrades: Unitech Shield service ensures free regular OS updates, enhancing device security and performance.
  • Extended Battery Life: A powerful 5000mAh battery ensures uninterrupted operation throughout the day, ideal for continuous mobile device usage.
  • DBS technology supports simultaneous dual-band transmissions (2.4 & 5GHz), ensuring faster, more reliable network performance, vital for real-time retail operations.

QNB Group and Coupa Partner to Digitize Spend Management

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화요일, 3월 12, 2024
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DOHA, Qatar, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupa, the leading AI-driven platform that helps you operate smarter and grow faster, today announced that QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has selected Coupa to completely digitize the company's procurement and finance operations.

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  • "We're honored to welcome QNB to our global community as our first customer in Qatar," said Mark Riggs, Coupa Chief Customer Officer.
  • The bank selected Coupa to unify the entire procurement lifecycle and automate processes for sourcing, procurement, contract and supplier management, risk, invoicing, and payments.
  • With Coupa's unified AI-driven platform, QNB benefits from complete visibility and control over all spend in a single system.
  • Coupa delivered on every expectation," said Cory Thwaites, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Procurement at QNB.

GTreasury Extends Global Banking API Connectivity Suite into APAC

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월요일, 3월 11, 2024
CFO, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, API, Risk management, Bank, DBS, Treasury, Citibank, OCBC, ICBC, Wells Fargo, UOB, Société Générale, ERPs, Goldman Sachs, PNC, Barclays, HSBC, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase

SYDNEY, Australia, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury , a treasury, payments, and risk management software provider, today announced that its award-winning ClearConnect Gateway—an extensive, out-of-the-box global bank API connectivity suite—has launched new and instant data integrations with several global banking partners.

Key Points: 
  • SYDNEY, Australia, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTreasury , a treasury, payments, and risk management software provider, today announced that its award-winning ClearConnect Gateway—an extensive, out-of-the-box global bank API connectivity suite—has launched new and instant data integrations with several global banking partners.
  • ClearConnect Gateway offers comprehensive bank connectivity and a real-time treasury experience to accelerate enterprises’ revenue and time-to-market goals.
  • “For our corporate customers in the APAC region, real-time account data connectivity into ClearConnect Gateway is a huge win,” said Vincent Casanova, Managing Director, APAC, GTreasury.
  • “The addition of several large banking institutions in the region into our API connectivity suite —with more on the way—will significantly streamline the daily workflows for treasury organizations partnered with these banks.

Quectel introduces new ultra-low latency Wi-Fi 7 modules for PC OEMs

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월요일, 2월 26, 2024
Telecommunications, Software, Internet, Hardware, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Semiconductor, Mobile, Wireless, LE, Intel, Bluetooth, BLE, Multimedia, Temperature, Internet of things, MWC, Original equipment manufacturer, DBS, MIMO, Machine, HBS, PC, Communication, MLO, Qualcomm, VEX, AMD, CSO, Heart, SBOM, IEEE 802.11be, Software supply chain, Mobile phone

The expanded Quectel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 modules range includes the Quectel NCM825 , NCM825A , NCM835 , NCM865 and NCM865A .

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  • The expanded Quectel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 modules range includes the Quectel NCM825 , NCM825A , NCM835 , NCM865 and NCM865A .
  • All of the new modules offer support for Intel and AMD x86 platforms as well as the Snapdragon® X Elite platform for leading Windows PC experiences.
  • “We’re delighted to bring further choice to PC OEMs by adding Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 modules to our portfolio,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.
  • IoT developers can bundle Quectel modules along with Quectel’s antennas and pre-certification services, reducing both cost and time-to-market for their IoT devices.

UT Health San Antonio doctors among first to implant rechargeable deep brain stimulation device

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목요일, 2월 15, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among the nation's first to implant a newly approved sensing rechargeable deep brain stimulation device with a 15-year battery life allowing more continual treatment of patients with movement disorders.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) are among the nation's first to implant a newly approved sensing rechargeable deep brain stimulation device with a 15-year battery life allowing more continual treatment of patients with movement disorders.
  • Deep brain stimulation, known as DBS, is the placement of electrodes in the brain connected to a battery-operated generator in the chest similar to a cardiac pacemaker.
  • Note: Neither UT Health San Antonio nor University Health endorses commercial products or services by name.
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver of San Antonio's $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest academic research institution in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $413 million.

NOV Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings

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목요일, 2월 1, 2024
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NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported fourth quarter 2023 revenues of $2.34 billion, an increase of seven percent compared to the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported fourth quarter 2023 revenues of $2.34 billion, an increase of seven percent compared to the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of 13 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Completion & Production Solutions generated revenues of $803 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of six percent from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of nine percent from the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Rig Technologies generated revenues of $766 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 12 percent from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of 24 percent from the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • NOV will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2023 results on February 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time).

Alaska Power & Telephone Appoints William D. Marks as President and CEO

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목요일, 2월 1, 2024
Technology, Utilities, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Energy, Internet, Television, Maritime Telecommunications Network, AP, Retirement, Telephone company, Ship, DBS, Trust

The Board of Directors of Alaska Power & Telephone announced that William D. Marks will become President & CEO effective February 1, upon the successful completion of their succession plan to replace Michael Garrett, who previously announced his planned retirement after more than 34 years with the Company.

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  • The Board of Directors of Alaska Power & Telephone announced that William D. Marks will become President & CEO effective February 1, upon the successful completion of their succession plan to replace Michael Garrett, who previously announced his planned retirement after more than 34 years with the Company.
  • “I want to thank the employee-owners of AP&T for the opportunity to work with them all these years,” Garrett said.
  • After careful consideration of the needs of AP&T at this time, we are delighted that Bill Marks will become the President and CEO of AP&T.
  • Alaska Power & Telephone Company is an employee- and investor-owned utility providing diverse broadband, communications, and energy services in over 40 communities throughout rural Alaska.

Abbott Launches World's Smallest Rechargeable System With Remote Programming Capabilities to Treat Movement Disorders¹+

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목요일, 1월 25, 2024
Patient, Research, DBS, DSM-IV codes, Communication, University, Parkinson's disease, PINS, Food, Deep brain stimulation, Travel, Movement, Neurosurgery, FDA, Wi-Fi, Boston Scientific, Essential tremor, Movement disorder, IOS, Use

"The Liberta RC DBS system excels in both areas, as a compact rechargeable device with the lowest recharge requirement of any FDA-approved DBS system.

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  • "The Liberta RC DBS system excels in both areas, as a compact rechargeable device with the lowest recharge requirement of any FDA-approved DBS system.
  • This achievement, coupled with the integration of remote programming capabilities, is a significant advancement for patients."
  • "In developing the Liberta RC DBS system, our focus has been on the unique experiences of individuals with chronic conditions like movement disorders," said Pedro Malha, vice president, neuromodulation, Abbott.
  • This system exemplifies our drive to providing patient-first solutions, combining effective therapy, effortless recharging, and remote programming capabilities."

ClearPoint Neuro Announces FDA Clearance for SmartFrame OR™ Stereotactic System

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화요일, 1월 16, 2024
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SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLPT) (the “Company”), a global device, cell, and gene therapy-enabling company offering precise navigation to the brain and spine, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance for its SmartFrame OR™ Stereotactic System.

Key Points: 
  • SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLPT) (the “Company”), a global device, cell, and gene therapy-enabling company offering precise navigation to the brain and spine, today announced it has received 510(k) clearance for its SmartFrame OR™ Stereotactic System.
  • The SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System is composed of two main components: the SmartFrame OR, and the ClearPointer™ Optical Navigation Wand.
  • The ClearPointer is intended to be used in conjunction with the SmartFrame OR and a compatible stereotactic optical navigation system for patient registration and navigation.
  • “More than 95% of all stereotactic neuro-navigation procedures take place in the OR, supporting DBS, Laser Ablation, Biopsy, sEEG, and more.