Science and technology in Asia

EDUtech Asia: Uniting Education Leaders for a Digital Future

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

This prestigious event will feature 400 education leaders from schools and higher education establishments across Asia, taking the stage to share insights and best practices on shaping the digital future of education.

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  • This prestigious event will feature 400 education leaders from schools and higher education establishments across Asia, taking the stage to share insights and best practices on shaping the digital future of education.
  • She will discuss the impact of AI on the education system and the need for changing assessment practices.
  • Join us at EDUtech Asia to explore the digital future of education.
  • EDUtech Asia 2023 will take place at B2 Halls D, E, F, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore on the 8-9 November 2023.

3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Win Recognition from WIPR Diversity/Influential Women in IP

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Friday, October 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) for their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and career achievements. According to the publication, Greenberg Traurig was represented on each of the three 2023 WIPR Diversity lists, something WIPR called a rare accomplishment. Shareholder Chinh H. Pham was selected as a WIPR Diversity Champion and Shareholder Tiffany D.W. Shimada was selected as a WIPR Diversity Shining Light/Influential Woman in IP. Of Counsel Elana B. Araj was selected as a WIPR Diversity Trailblazer.

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  • According to the publication, Greenberg Traurig was represented on each of the three 2023 WIPR Diversity lists, something WIPR called a rare accomplishment.
  • Shareholder Chinh H. Pham was selected as a WIPR Diversity Champion and Shareholder Tiffany D.W. Shimada was selected as a WIPR Diversity Shining Light/Influential Woman in IP.
  • Shimada is recognized on WIPR's Influential Women in IP list featuring "the best and the brightest women in the IP field," the publication noted.
  • Click here for her WIPR Diversity feature, "Influential Women in IP - Diversity 2023."

UnitedLex Honored with Multiple Industry Awards for Pushing the Boundaries of Legal Innovation

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnitedLex , a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, received multiple industry awards for pushing the boundaries of legal innovation with data-centric solutions and services.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnitedLex , a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, received multiple industry awards for pushing the boundaries of legal innovation with data-centric solutions and services.
  • Buying Legal Council’s Legal Procurement Awards, announced on October 25th at its annual conference in New York City, showcase the advances in buying legal services and legal technology, honoring those who are at the forefront of new developments and inspiring others.
  • Among the benefits of this undertaking:
    Reduced costs 25% with knowledge sharing, scale, and optimizing external legal fees.
  • Innovative solutions like Vantage Intelligence Repository ensure we can make this a reality.”
    Visit https://unitedlex.com/enterprise-legal-management to learn more about UnitedLex’s award-winning approach to legal innovation.

Wearable Devices Unveils New Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface for its Mudra Band for Apple Watch

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) powered touchless sensing wearables, announced today the integration of a new gesture and voice controlled interface for its Mudra Band for Apple Watch and AirTouch technology that leverages Apple’s AI-based digital assistant, Siri.

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  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) powered touchless sensing wearables, announced today the integration of a new gesture and voice controlled interface for its Mudra Band for Apple Watch and AirTouch technology that leverages Apple’s AI-based digital assistant, Siri.
  • The new integration provides users with an enhanced interactive experience, enabling them to use a combination of voice commands and natural gestures and movements to control devices, without the need for physical touch.
  • The combination of voice assistance and AirTouch technology allows users to switch between devices using voice, then utilize AirTouch gesture detection capabilities to navigate and fine tune preferences such as volume, brightness, and more.
  • Guy Wagner, Chief Scientist Officer and Co-Founder of Wearable Devices, commented, “With natural human communication being a combination of speech and gestures, an interface that utilizes both voice and gesture recognition as an input method is an essential integration for our technology.

etisalat by e& Partners with Netcracker on the Largest Full-Stack BSS Transformation Project in the Middle East

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Netcracker Technology and etisalat by e& announced today a strategic partnership for a large-scale, multi-year BSS transformation project delivering innovation across the business and all customers.

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  • Netcracker Technology and etisalat by e& announced today a strategic partnership for a large-scale, multi-year BSS transformation project delivering innovation across the business and all customers.
  • etisalat by e& was founded in Abu Dhabi more than four decades ago and is UAE’s first telecommunications company.
  • The company has been on a journey to transform to a technology company.
  • The large-scale commitment will directly benefit all of etisalat by e&’s customers, including consumer and business segments.

CIQ Simplifies HPC Deployment With Rocky Linux, Mountain and Ascender

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

RENO, Nev., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CIQ, the company building the next generation of software infrastructure for enterprises running performance-intensive workloads atop Rocky Linux, today announced the "general availability" of its custom deployment consultation services for setup of HPC environments. Tapping the capabilities of Rocky Linux and Mountain, CIQ streamlines the custom deployment process, delivering a highly performant, scalable and secure HPC stack that is easy to maintain and upgrade.

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  • Tapping the capabilities of Rocky Linux and Mountain , CIQ streamlines the custom deployment process, delivering a highly performant, scalable and secure HPC stack that is easy to maintain and upgrade.
  • "We've recently completed custom deployments of HPC stacks with the University of Montana and Whitman College, among others.
  • "CIQ is fully committed to helping others set up their own HPC environment in less time and with greater ease than they might expect.
  • Lifecycle management with Mountain : CIQ offers simplified infrastructure management and enhanced security with its repository of artifacts called Mountain.

Parker Announces Retirement of Executive Chairman Thomas L. Williams and Election of Jennifer A. Parmentier as Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Ms. Parmentier will succeed Thomas L. Williams, Executive Chairman, who will retire on December 31, 2023, as previously announced.

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  • Ms. Parmentier will succeed Thomas L. Williams, Executive Chairman, who will retire on December 31, 2023, as previously announced.
  • “We congratulate and look forward to working with Jenny in her expanded role as Chairman of the Board,” said James L. Wainscott, Parker’s independent Lead Director.
  • “Our dual leadership structure, consisting of both a Chairman of the Board and a separate and independent Lead Director, continues to effectively serve shareholders.
  • Mr. Williams served as Chief Executive Officer from February 1, 2015, through December 31, 2022 and has served as Chairman of the Board since January 1, 2016.

Wearable Devices Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Notification

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

YOKNEAM ILLIT, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (“Wearable Devices” or the “Company”) , a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that it has received a written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share.

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  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (“Wearable Devices” or the “Company”) , a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced that it has received a written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share.
  • Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been granted a period of 180 calendar days to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
  • According to the Notice, the Company has until April 22, 2024, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
  • The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and may, if appropriate, consider implementing available options to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, including initiating a reverse stock split.

Wearable Devices Expands Mudra Licensing Program to Include Defense and Military Applications

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Monday, October 23, 2023

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced the expansion of its Mudra gesture technology licensing program (the “Licensing Program”) to include defense and military applications, in response to the increasing demand within this sector.

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  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced the expansion of its Mudra gesture technology licensing program (the “Licensing Program”) to include defense and military applications, in response to the increasing demand within this sector.
  • The Company has already received requests for quotes from leading global defense and homeland security companies seeking to evaluate Mudra technology for potential integration into their own products and operations.
  • Through the Licensing Program, Wearable Devices is positioned to significantly expand its addressable market by enabling businesses to develop their own co-branded touchless control products.
  • Asher Dahan, CEO of Wearable Devices, commented, “Our expansion into the defense and military sector reflects the expanding demand for our technology and the variety of applications our technology can enhance and support.

Point Predictive's First- and Third-Party Fraud Solution API for Fintech Named Finalist for Best Lendtech of the Year and Best Regtech of the Year at the 2023 US Fintech Awards

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Monday, October 23, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Point Predictive's First- and Third-Party Fraud Solution API for Fintech was shortlisted for the Best Lendtech of the Year and Best Regtech of the Year at the 2023 US Fintech Awards .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Point Predictive's First- and Third-Party Fraud Solution API for Fintech was shortlisted for the Best Lendtech of the Year and Best Regtech of the Year at the 2023 US Fintech Awards .
  • Designed exclusively for fintech and lenders, Point Predictive's cutting-edge API revolutionizes the loan decision automation process, instantly validating borrowers' income, employment, and identity risks.
  • Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive adds, "Point Predictive's dedication to innovation and excellence shines brightly in our First- and Third-Party Fraud Solution API.
  • Being recognized as finalists for both Best Lendtech and Best Regtech at the 2023 US Fintech Awards reaffirms our commitment to providing cutting-edge AI and ML fraud solutions.