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NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom Release White Paper on Base Station Equipment Utilizing Virtualization Technology

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TOKYO, Feb 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and the leading South Korean telecommunications operator SK Telecom (SKT) today announced the joint release of a white paper summarizing the technical outlook for base station equipment using virtualization technology, the latest result of their ongoing technical cooperation.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and the leading South Korean telecommunications operator SK Telecom (SKT) today announced the joint release of a white paper summarizing the technical outlook for base station equipment using virtualization technology, the latest result of their ongoing technical cooperation.
  • The white paper reviews the future prospects of virtualized RAN (vRAN) base station equipment for use by telecommunications operators, drawing on the two companies' combined experience in network construction and operation.
  • In addition to outlining expectations for base station equipment vendors, the paper also discusses technical insights targeted at telecom operators.
  • (1) NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom to Collaborate on Technological Advancement of Metaverse, Digital Media and 5G/6G (November 22, 2022) www.docomo.ne.jp/info/news_release/2022/11/21_00.html (in Japanese only)
    (2) NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom Release White Papers on Green Mobile Networks and 6G Requirements (February 22, 2023) www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2023/0222_00.html

Yuga Labs Acquires PROOF

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Yuga Labs, the leading web3 lifestyle and media company and creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, TwelveFold, and owners of Meebits, CryptoPunks, and 10KTF has acquired PROOF, which includes the PROOF Collective, Moonbirds, Oddities, Mythics, and Grails exhibition series.

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  • Yuga Labs, the leading web3 lifestyle and media company and creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, Otherside, TwelveFold, and owners of Meebits, CryptoPunks, and 10KTF has acquired PROOF, which includes the PROOF Collective, Moonbirds, Oddities, Mythics, and Grails exhibition series.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240216290652/en/
    Yuga Labs Acquires PROOF Collective.
  • “As a company committed to championing art, culture, and community on the blockchain, we’re excited to have PROOF join the Yuga ecosystem,” said Daniel Alegre, CEO of Yuga Labs.
  • In addition to the PROOF team that will move over to positions at Yuga, Josh Ong, Jesse Bryan, and Amanda Gadbow will oversee the transition of the Moonbirds collection and other key elements into the Yuga ecosystem.

Ault Alliance Declares Monthly Cash Dividend of $0.2708333 Per Share of 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock

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Friday, February 16, 2024

Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault Alliance,” or the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.2708333 per share of the Company’s outstanding 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.

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  • Ault Alliance, Inc. (NYSE American: AULT), a diversified holding company (“Ault Alliance,” or the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.2708333 per share of the Company’s outstanding 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock.
  • The record date for this dividend is February 29, 2024, and the payment date is Monday, March 11, 2024.
  • Link to NYSE quote for the Company’s 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock: https://www.nyse.com/quote/XASE:AULTpD
    For more information on Ault Alliance and its subsidiaries, Ault Alliance recommends that stockholders, investors, and any other interested parties read Ault Alliance’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.Ault.com or available at www.sec.gov.

KuCoin, Mocaverse and Halo Wallet Forge Strategic Partnership to Build Interconnected Ecosystems in Web3 World

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Friday, February 16, 2024

"Our partnership with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet is a leap towards the future," said Johnny Lyu, CEO of KuCoin.

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  • "Our partnership with Mocaverse and Halo Wallet is a leap towards the future," said Johnny Lyu, CEO of KuCoin.
  • Together with Mocaverse and Halo, we look forward to setting new benchmarks and delivering unparalleled value to our users worldwide."
  • “The partnership among Halo, KuCoin, and Mocaverse is more than just a fusion of services; it represents a strategic alliance to create a cohesive digital asset environment for our users.
  • Follow the official communication channels of KuCoin, Mocaverse, and Halo for the latest updates on this strategic alliance and upcoming initiatives.

Microsoft UK collaborates with the Digital Revolution Awards

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Friday, February 16, 2024

The Digital Revolution Awards has announced Microsoft as the first of its sponsors for its 2024 edition.

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  • The Digital Revolution Awards has announced Microsoft as the first of its sponsors for its 2024 edition.
  • And now, Microsoft will be supporting the Outstanding Contribution to the Microsoft Community category.
  • “The Digital Revolution Awards has become a prestigious event for Microsoft customers and professionals that work with our products around the world,” said Rob Smithson, UK Business Applications Lead at Microsoft.
  • “It offers a perfect chance to celebrate what they have achieved using cloud technology and we’re delighted with this new partnership.”
    “We’re thrilled to welcome Microsoft on board for this year’s awards,” added Kashif Naqshbandi, Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder of the Digital Revolution Awards.

RiskOn International Sets Formal Launch Date for askROI.com, a New Generative AI Platform

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Through this vision, the Company intends for askROI to serve as a one stop shop for a business’ AI needs.

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  • Through this vision, the Company intends for askROI to serve as a one stop shop for a business’ AI needs.
  • This will be accomplished through the eventual introduction of additional tools and features that will enable customers to interact with other AI products while utilizing the askROI platform.
  • The platform can be customized to serve a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, customer service, and more, making it a universal tool for business innovation.
  • The Company’s CEO, Milton “Todd” Ault III stated, “The launching of askROI marks a new chapter in the Company’s future.

LBank Exchange Will List ORIS (Oris) on February 14, 2024

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ROAD TOWN, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LBank Exchange , a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of ORIS (Oris) on February 14, 2024.

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  • ROAD TOWN, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LBank Exchange , a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of ORIS (Oris) on February 14, 2024.
  • Users of LBank Exchange can brace themselves for the ORIS/USDT trading pair, which will go live at 7:00 UTC on the slated date.
  • The Oris project is a bridge and the fuel between the ecosystem of blockchains and real-world usage.
  • The Oris ecosystem combines projects of different industries like Digital Gaming, eCommerce and NFTs and establishes its own Metaverse.

A Comforting VR Experience to Help Patients Prepare for Surgery Advances Saritasa and Before, Inc. as Finalists for the BOLD Awards

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Together, Saritasa and Before, Inc. developed a virtual reality experience to help ease pediatric patient anxiety.

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  • Together, Saritasa and Before, Inc. developed a virtual reality experience to help ease pediatric patient anxiety.
  • Among its 33 categories, the VR Surgery prep experience was nominated and made it as a finalist in three.
  • “We are honored to be recognized as finalists for the BOLD Awards,” said Aaron Franko, VP of Immersive Technology at Saritasa.
  • “Working with Before, Inc. on this exciting project was immensely gratifying, and we look forward to seeing this VR experience implemented to help patients in hospital environments.”

Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023.

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  • NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023.
  • “Despite unforeseen short-term challenges in Q4, Nexon delivered record-setting full-year revenue and operating income in 2023, growing revenue 20% and operating income 30%,” said Owen Mahoney, President and CEO of Nexon.
  • The biggest of these is Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in China, which we plan to launch as soon as possible in 2024.
  • Nexon is working with our local publishing partner Tencent to launch the game as soon as possible in 2024.

Google Joins C2PA Steering Committee

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Today, the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), a global standards body advancing transparency online through certifying the provenance of digital content, announced that Google has joined C2PA as a steering committee member.

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  • Today, the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), a global standards body advancing transparency online through certifying the provenance of digital content, announced that Google has joined C2PA as a steering committee member.
  • Google joining the C2PA marks a significant moment for bringing more transparency to digital content.
  • Alongside other steering committee members including Adobe, BBC, Intel, Microsoft, Publicis Groupe, Sony and Truepic, Google will collaborate to further develop the C2PA’s technical standard for digital content provenance.
  • “This is why we are excited to join the committee and incorporate the latest version of the C2PA standard.