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KBRA Assigns Ratings to FS KKR Capital Corp.'s $600 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2029

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четверг, мая 30, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Partnership, Pressure, JV, Lisp (programming language), Investment, Adviser, KBRA, Professional, Commercial, Software, FS, KKR, RIC, BBB, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, GxP, AUM, Business Development Company, BDC, FSK, Security (finance)

KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to FS KKR Capital Corp.'s (“FSK” or “the company”) $600 million, 6.875% senior unsecured notes due August 15, 2029.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to FS KKR Capital Corp.'s (“FSK” or “the company”) $600 million, 6.875% senior unsecured notes due August 15, 2029.
  • The top four portfolio sectors are Software & Services (18%), Capital Goods (15%), Commercial & Professional Service (15%), and Health Care Equipment & Services (13%).
  • Also supporting the ratings is the company's solid access to the capital markets with a diversified funding mix of secured bank facilities, unsecured senior debt, and CLOs, enhanced by its affiliation with the larger KKR Credit platform.
  • The company is managed by FS/KKR Advisor, LLC, a partnership of FS Investments and KKR Credit that was formed in 2018.

BIGG Digital Assets Subsidiary TerraZero Technologies Inc. and Napster Unveil Second Phase of Artist Metaverse Experiences: Ric Wilson to Host Exclusive Q&A and Artist Chat in Napster Virtual Hangout

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четверг, мая 16, 2024
LIVE, Digital asset, EDT, RIC, Interim, Virtual world, Q&A, R&B, Music

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG'' or the “Company”) (CSE: BIGG; OTCQX: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), a leading innovator in the digital assets space and owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group and TerraZero is pleased to announce that TerraZero and Napster, the original music disruptor and longest running independent music streaming service in the world, and TerraZero Technologies, the leading open metaverse platform developing a suite of software products that bring brands and businesses into the metaverse announced the second phase of its groundbreaking artist metaverse experiences. Leading the charge is the multi-talented Chicago artist, Ric Wilson, who will headline an exclusive Q&A and artist chat in a virtual hangout for Napster subscribers today, May 16th at 2 p.m. EDT.

Key Points: 
  • Leading independent Chicago rap, funk, and R&B artist, Ric Wilson, to host the first Napster artist Q&A in a virtual hangout on May 16th, 2024, exclusively for Napster subscribers.
  • Leading the charge is the multi-talented Chicago artist, Ric Wilson, who will headline an exclusive Q&A and artist chat in a virtual hangout for Napster subscribers today, May 16th at 2 p.m. EDT.
  • The event marks a significant milestone in Napster's commitment to providing immersive, interactive experiences for music lovers worldwide.
  • TerraZero sees all these exclusive aspects as how TerraZero, artists and their partners can monetize these virtual experiences and generate revenue.

KBRA Assigns Rating to Blue Owl Credit Income Corp.'s $500 Million Senior Unsecured Notes due 2029

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вторник, мая 14, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Lisp (programming language), Risk, SPV, KBRA, Investment, Growth, RIC, OCIC, BBB, Sayajirao Gaekwad III, BDC, AUM, Business Development Company, Risk management, Blue Owl Capital, Adviser, Security (finance)

KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to Blue Owl Credit Income Corp.'s (“OCIC” or “the company”) $500 million 6.60% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2029.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to Blue Owl Credit Income Corp.'s (“OCIC” or “the company”) $500 million 6.60% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2029.
  • KBRA believes that the company’s targeted leverage metrics would allow OCIC to absorb increased volatility in less favorable market conditions.
  • The company’s investment strategy coincides with the strategies of Blue Owl Capital Corporation (KBRA Issuer/Senior Unsecured Debt ratings of BBB / Positive Outlook), Blue Owl Capital Corporation II (KBRA Issuer/Senior Unsecured Debt Ratings of BBB / Positive Outlook), and Blue Owl Capital Corporation III (KBRA Issuer/Senior Unsecured Debt ratings of BBB / Stable Outlook).
  • Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com .

The Open 6G OTIC at Northeastern University Announces General Availability of Open RAN Testing and Integration Solutions

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вторник, мая 14, 2024
Partnership, WIOT, Radio access network, Digital twin, Keysight, MTRX, Ecosystem, MIMO, NTIA, Artificial intelligence, Digital, Federation, RAN, Automation, RIC, NVIDIA, Environment, Innovation, Wireless, Quantity surveyor, Radio, Northeastern University, Printed circuit board

BOSTON, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open6G Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) at Northeastern University announces the general availability of testing and integration solutions for Open RAN, including conformance, interoperability, and end-to-end testing based on the O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open6G Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT) at Northeastern University announces the general availability of testing and integration solutions for Open RAN, including conformance, interoperability, and end-to-end testing based on the O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications.
  • "We are happy to announce that the Northeastern Open6G OTIC is open for business and can support leading Open RAN vendors in their radio and performance testing and integration efforts," says Tommaso Melodia, Director of WIoT at Northeastern University.
  • It serves as a hub for the development and testing of next-generation wireless networks utilizing Open RAN technology and Artificial Intelligence, offering a comprehensive range of testing services that facilitates compliance, interoperability, performance, and functional testing for Open RAN products.
  • The Open6G OTIC has deployed an end-to-end testing suite based on the Keysight Technologies Open RAN Architect (KORA) Network Emulation and 5G Multi-Band Vector Transceiver Base Station RF Test Solutions.

Lyratone: Software-Defined Hearing, Pioneering the Path to the 4th Generation of Hearing Aids

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вторник, мая 14, 2024
SDH, Cloud computing, Kool-Aid, Artificial intelligence of things, WDRC, Machine learning, Gasoline, CMOS, Algorithm, Hearing aid, Prevalence, Application-specific integrated circuit, Ageing, Digital, Engineering, TWS, Internet of things, Growth, Research, RIC, DSP, Hearing loss, Risk, Architecture, WHO, Rehabilitation, Software, Hearing, OTA, Medical device

Here's a breakdown:

Key Points: 
  • Here's a breakdown:
    Analog Hearing Aids (1st generation): Analog hearing aids were the earliest type of hearing aids, developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Wireless and Bluetooth Hearing Aids (3rd generation): The integration of wireless connectivity features into hearing aids marked the third generation.
  • Smart Hearing Aids (4th generation): This generation of hearing aids, often referred to as smart hearing aids, integrates advanced AI algorithms, IoT devices, and cloud computing.
  • Lyratone, as a comprehensive hearing aids solutions provider, offers full-stack solutions that include both hearing algorithm software and a range of hearing aids devices.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF

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четверг, мая 9, 2024
Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, MLP, Prospectus, ETF, Federal Reserve, Investment, RIC, Reputational damage, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Risk, Uncertainty, NAV, Federal, Regulation, Transport, FTP, AIB (NI), FTA, Exercise, Internal Revenue Code, Tax, Public utility, Income tax, Land degradation, Terrorism, Face, Failure, ERISA, Infection, Judgement, Hamas, FINRA, Index, COVID-19

An investment in a Fund involves risks similar to those of investing in any portfolio of equity securities traded on exchanges.

Key Points: 
  • An investment in a Fund involves risks similar to those of investing in any portfolio of equity securities traded on exchanges.
  • A fund normally distributes income it earns, so a fund may be required to reduce its distributions if it has insufficient income.
  • Energy infrastructure companies may be directly affected by energy commodity prices, especially those companies which own the underlying energy commodity.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) is the adviser to the First Trust fund(s).

Alquist 3D Forges Partnership with Masons Union, Introduces 3D Construction Printing Technology to Pacific Northwest

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вторник, мая 7, 2024
Education, Construction, RIC, Plaster, Innovation, Partnership, 3D, South Seattle College, Union, Creativity, Concrete, Knowledge, 3D printing

SEATTLE, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zachary Mannheimer, founder and chairman of Alquist 3D, a leader in 3D construction printing technology, joined fellow 3D construction technology visionaries during an open house event held in Seattle, unveiling the latest innovation in cement printing technology. The event highlighted the newly forged partnership between Alquist 3D and the Cement Masons and Plasterers' Local 528, marking the first time any Union has partnered with a private company in the 3D construction printing industry. This serves as a significant milestone advancing 3D printing capabilities to the Pacific Northwest construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zachary Mannheimer, founder and chairman of Alquist 3D , a leader in 3D construction printing technology, joined fellow 3D construction technology visionaries during an open house event held in Seattle, unveiling the latest innovation in cement printing technology.
  • The event highlighted the newly forged partnership between Alquist 3D and the Cement Masons and Plasterers' Local 528, marking the first time any Union has partnered with a private company in the 3D construction printing industry.
  • This serves as a significant milestone advancing 3D printing capabilities to the Pacific Northwest construction industry.
  • Architects, engineers, contractors, and local municipalities were invited to witness firsthand the transformative potential of 3D printing in cement construction.

Signia Announces Expansion of Successful Integrated Xperience Platform to Veterans, Active Military Members, and American Indians with Styletto IX and Insio IX Hearing Aids

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среда, мая 1, 2024
Investment, Hearing, RIC, Hearing loss, IIC, American Indians, Slim, CIC, Government, Noise, Kool-Aid, IHS, Personal protective equipment

ISELIN, N.J., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signia's all-new Styletto IX and Insio IX hearing aids are now available to military veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as to active military members through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and American Indians via the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Key Points: 
  • The new hearing aids are powered by Signia's groundbreaking Integrated Xperience platform, delivering powerful hearing technology in sleek, unobtrusive form factors designed to support wearers in noisy conversations while breaking down hearing aid stigma.
  • The ultra-slim Signia Styletto IX hearing aid is the world's slimmest and most advanced Slim Receiver-in-Canal (Slim-RIC) hearing aid.
  • The two new form factors are joined on the platform by Pure Charge&Go IX Receiver-in-Canal (RIC), the first Integrated Xperience hearing aid available through the VA and other government agencies.
  • For more information about the Integrated Xperience platform and currently available hearing aid models, click here .

LF Networking Signs MOU with OpenAirInterface, Expands into a Next-Generation Collaboration Hub with Advancements Across AI + Networking, and Cloud Native Automation

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вторник, апреля 30, 2024
Cloud, AI, Partnership, Growth, Intelligence, Linux, Core, Telecommunications, Professional, NFV, Memorandum of understanding, Linux Foundation, LFN, Software-defined networking, VCO, SAN, Networking hardware, Ecosystem, MOU, RIC, DU, Research, Artificial intelligence, SMO, Automation, Machine learning, RAN, Telecom, 3GPP, Organization, Government, Computation, Internet of things, OAI, ONAP, History, Paper, Open

With a formal collaboration with OpenAirInterface (OAI) Software Alliance , as well as growth across AI and Cloud Native, LFN is pushing innovation forward.

Key Points: 
  • With a formal collaboration with OpenAirInterface (OAI) Software Alliance , as well as growth across AI and Cloud Native, LFN is pushing innovation forward.
  • Additional announcements include advancements in AI for PPP Networking (and Networking for AI) and Cloud Native Networking (including a new Certification Program).
  • "From the ground-breaking introduction of Networking Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software Defined Networking (SDN), we've seen the ecosystem grow to include new tech and new industry.
  • The two organizations have a history of multi-way cooperation for showcasing end to end cloud networking of 5G Core and RAN.

Powerledger and MYTILINEOS Collaborate for Clean Energy PPA Tracking and Smart Sourcing

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среда, апреля 17, 2024
GOS, RIC, AI, Kilowatt-hour, Blockchain, Power purchase agreement, Partnership, Professional, Carbon, EV, OTC Markets Group, MYTIL, ATH, Cryptocurrency

Powerledger partners with Greek energy and metals company, MYTILINEOS (through Protergia), to introduce, for the first time, one of its kind energy provenance tracking and tracing solutions in Greece.

Key Points: 
  • Powerledger partners with Greek energy and metals company, MYTILINEOS (through Protergia), to introduce, for the first time, one of its kind energy provenance tracking and tracing solutions in Greece.
  • Zug, Switzerland--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2024) - Powerledger in partnership with MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals (RIC: MYTr.AT) (ATH: MYTIL) (OTC Pink: MYTHY) (MYTILINEOS) through Protergia , introduces energy provenance tracking and tracing solutions in Greece.
  • Powerledger - MYTILINEOS partnership boasts several key features as following:
    It allows consumers to trace, visualise near real-time energy using blockchain and AI.
  • "The Powerledger blockchain meticulously tracks and traces the supplied energy from its generation source to its point of consumption, from smart meter data.