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Seasoned Investment Banker Dan McClory Acquires Majority Stake in Brera Holdings

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA ) announces today that its Executive Chairman, Daniel J. McClory, an experienced figure in the investment banking world, has acquired a majority stake in Brera Holdings, the first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA ) announces today that its Executive Chairman, Daniel J. McClory, an experienced figure in the investment banking world, has acquired a majority stake in Brera Holdings, the first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).
  • Mr. McClory has extensive experience founding and financing growth companies and executing equity capital markets and merger & acquisition transactions.
  • Dan's principal and advisory deals have spanned North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
  • Together, we look forward to a future defined by growth, sustained innovation, and global reach, empowered by the trust and leadership of Mr. McClory and our all-star Advisory Board.”

Culture ministers from around the world call for collective action to make culture a Sustainable Development Goal during inaugural MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue at Culture Summit Abu Dhabi

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture ministers from Spain, Morocco, Nigeria, Paraguay, Mauritius, Cabo Verde, Croatia, Cuba and Chad gathered today at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi to inaugurate the first MONDIACULT Ministerial Dialogue, urging civil societies to take collaborative action and join the growing chorus of voices campaigning for culture to be recognised as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

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  • Ernest Urtasun (Kingdom of Spain), HE Nina Obuljen Koržinek, (Croatia); Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2024.
  • The dialogue, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and UNESCO, builds on the historic Declaration for Culture which was unanimously adopted by 150 states at the 2022 MONDIACULT summit.
  • For more information on Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, its full programme, and sessions available to watch online, please visit www.culturesummitabudhabi.com .
  • Culture Summit Abu Dhabi Press Kit, including imagery, is available here .

Steamroller Taps Shawn Dunn For Chief Technology Officer

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Friday, March 8, 2024

MOUNT DORA, Fla. , March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prior to joining Steamroller, Dunn was a Senior Product Manager at Epic Games where he was instrumental in the company's development direction of Unreal Engine in order for it to be easily adopted and used in the Media & Entertainment industry in Virtual Production, Visual Effects and Feature Animation. Shawn spent 3.5 years at Original Force, a privately owned animation studio with bases in Los Angeles, Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Chengdu, where he was responsible for overseeing the technology foundation of the company, implementing IT and workflow innovations that support the creative and artistic process. Dunn also spent 13 years at Weta FX where he served as Head of Research and Development for the motion group, managing R&D for its animation, motion editing, pre-vis and crowd simulation units. Throughout his 28 year career, Shawn worked on over 30 feature films including Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin and The BFG, James Cameron's Avatar, Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, King Kong, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King, Rise of The Planet of The Apes, Iron Man 3, Man Of Steel, Dawn of the Planets of the Apes, The Avengers, X-Men: First Class and The Jungle Book.

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  • Steamroller Animation has announced that Shawn Dunn will be joining the studio as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Aaron Gilman, Chief Executive Officer of Steamroller Studios says, "We are beyond excited to welcome Shawn to Steamroller.
  • I have also been pushing real time workflows for most of my career and these are both areas that Steamroller Animation has been striving towards," says Shawn Dunn, Chief Technology Officer of Steamroller Studios.
  • Aaron Gilman, Chief Executive Officer of Steamroller Studios says, "We are beyond excited to welcome Shawn to Steamroller.

Cognizant Unveils Advanced Artificial Intelligence Lab to Accelerate AI Research and Innovation

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TEANECK, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of an Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab. The lab, based in San Francisco, will focus on advancing the science and practice of AI through innovation and development of intellectual property and AI-enablement technologies. Staffed by a team of researchers and developers, including AI pioneers and PhDs, the lab will collaborate with research institutions, customers, and startups and already has 75 issued and pending patents that provide a differentiated foundation on which to build cutting edge AI solutions. The lab is part of the commitment Cognizant announced last year to invest $1 billion in generative AI (gen AI) over the next three years.

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  • With 75 issued and pending patents, the lab will launch with a team of dedicated AI researchers and developers; focus will be on research, innovation and production of cutting-edge AI systems
    TEANECK, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of an Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab.
  • The lab is part of the commitment Cognizant announced last year to invest $1 billion in generative AI (gen AI) over the next three years.
  • The launch of Cognizant's Advanced AI Lab comes at a time when enterprises are rapidly working to understand the impact of AI and meet expanding expectations around its promise.
  • In addition to the launch of Cognizant's Advanced AI Lab, Cognizant is supporting enterprise AI adoption through its AI Innovation Studios in London, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, and Bengaluru.

Cognizant Unveils Advanced Artificial Intelligence Lab to Accelerate AI Research and Innovation

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

By harnessing the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) as capable knowledge workers, the lab's researchers and developers will use the Cognizant Neuro™ AI platform to orchestrate LLMs into decision-making AI systems that can positively impact and optimize business outcomes. Moving beyond simple prompt engineering and fine-tuning, these customized AI applications will be designed to support higher value outcomes -- from strategic board-level business decisions to enterprise operations including financial, sales, product, and IT support, to day-to-day productivity of individual employees.  

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  • With 75 issued and pending patents, the lab will launch with a team of dedicated AI researchers and developers; focus will be on research, innovation and production of cutting-edge AI systems
    TEANECK, N.J., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of an Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab.
  • The lab is part of the commitment Cognizant announced last year to invest $1 billion in generative AI (gen AI) over the next three years.
  • The launch of Cognizant's Advanced AI Lab comes at a time when enterprises are rapidly working to understand the impact of AI and meet expanding expectations around its promise.
  • In addition to the launch of Cognizant's Advanced AI Lab, Cognizant is supporting enterprise AI adoption through its AI Innovation Studios in London, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, and Bengaluru.

MWC2024: Huawei Releases Scenario-Specific Solutions for Retail Industry

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The retail industry is closely intertwined with people's daily lives.

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  • The retail industry is closely intertwined with people's daily lives.
  • The Smart Retail Solution that Huawei released at MWC 2024 consists of four scenario-specific solutions.
  • These solutions have been used by large retail chains in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
  • Looking ahead, Huawei's Smart Retail Solution will continue to fuel the digitalization and intelligent upgrade of retail companies, ultimately bringing more enjoyable shopping experiences to consumers worldwide.

Unleashing Woman Power: TECNO Launches 'Don't Stop Loving' Brand Film in Turkey

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ISTANBUL, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a tribute to the strength, resilience, and influence of Turkish women, innovative technology brand TECNO today launches its seven-minute brand film, 'Don't Stop Loving'. Released in Turkey coincide with International Women's Day,  this compelling cinematic film shines a spotlight on the incredible journey of three Turkish women, and showcased their pursuit of life-passion and resilience in the face of challenges, inspiring modern Turkish people to embrace love and the positive changes and power it brings.

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  • The brand film unveiled ahead of International Women's Day, highlighting woman power in Turkey
    ISTANBUL, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a tribute to the strength, resilience, and influence of Turkish women, innovative technology brand TECNO today launches its seven-minute brand film, 'Don't Stop Loving'.
  • "The 'Don't Stop Loving' short film showcases TECNO's commitment to fostering meaningful connections with Turkish consumers and its deep understanding of evolving trends in Turkish society.
  • The short film captures different aspects of love and the power of women through the stories of three Turkish women.
  • TECNO's 'Don't Stop Loving' brand film in Turkey represents an extension of the brand's ethos of "Stop at Nothing."

Huawei Released the Financial AI-based Contact Center Solution 2.0, Empowering the Global Financial Industry

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei released the Financial AI-based Contact Center Solution 2.0, aiming to reduce cost and improve efficiency for financial industry.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei released the Financial AI-based Contact Center Solution 2.0, aiming to reduce cost and improve efficiency for financial industry.
  • Sophie Chen, Marketing Director of Huawei Software, and Frank Lu, Executive Solution Manager of the Huawei Digital Finance BU, discussed the trends of digitalization in the finance industry.
  • With 30-years experiences in contact centers, Huawei, a leader in the communication industry, has a deep understanding of 5G, AI, cloud, and HD video technologies.
  • With the launch of Huawei Financial AI-based Contact Center Solution 2.0, Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence in innovation and customer service.

Huawei Announces Flash Forward Action Plan to Help Enterprises Address Data Challenges in the Intelligent Era

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei unveiled its Flash Forward action plan, which promotes actions related to three key areas, namely, all flash for all scenarios, greenness and sustainability, and data resilience and reliability, to help enterprises address various data challenges in the intelligent era.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, Huawei unveiled its Flash Forward action plan, which promotes actions related to three key areas, namely, all flash for all scenarios, greenness and sustainability, and data resilience and reliability, to help enterprises address various data challenges in the intelligent era.
  • Thanks to its high performance, low power consumption, and high reliability, flash storage is now widely used in multiple core-enterprise-application scenarios.
  • According to Gartner, the global all-flash storage market will account for more than 90% of the storage market by 2026.
  • Michael Qiu, President of Huawei Global Data Storage Marketing & Solution Sales, said, "We hope to inspire customers in various industries to build an efficient, green, resilient, and reliable data infrastructure through our actions related to Flash Forward action plan.

SONATRACH and Huawei Jointly Innovate a Smart Oil and Gas Pipeline Fiber Sensing Inspection Solution

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the MWC Barcelona 2024, SONATRACH, the state-owned oil company of Algeria shared the achievements of the smart oil and gas pipeline fiber sensing inspection solution deployed with Huawei.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the MWC Barcelona 2024, SONATRACH, the state-owned oil company of Algeria shared the achievements of the smart oil and gas pipeline fiber sensing inspection solution deployed with Huawei.
  • Huawei has developed an innovative pipeline fiber sensing solution using the distributed fiber optic sensing technology.
  • In the solution, Huawei OptiXsense EF3000 (an optical sensing device) is deployed to implement 24/7 high-precision automatic pipeline inspection and warning.
  • The smart oil and gas pipeline fiber sensing inspection solution is based on Huawei's optical fiber sensing solution and live-network service management process.