DX

MC and Kurashiki City Sign Regional Development Agreement

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Friday, May 20, 2022

These initiatives mirror the aspirations of Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), which is endeavoring to promote energy and digital transformations (EX/DX) in step with one another.

Key Points: 
  • These initiatives mirror the aspirations of Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), which is endeavoring to promote energy and digital transformations (EX/DX) in step with one another.
  • MC has detailed these aspirations in its latest management plan, announced just this month and entitled "Midterm Corporate Strategy 2024: Creating MC Shared Value."
  • MC and Kurashiki City are now pleased to announce that we have signed a collaborative research agreement that will explore a variety of cutting-edge advances designed to develop and revive local communities.
  • The details of our agreement are outlined in the diagram below entitled "Specifics of Joint Research Initiative Between MC and Kurashiki City."

Sarcos Defense Awarded New Contract for Collaborative Sensing Platform by Air Force Research Laboratory

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

Sarcos Defense , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (Sarcos) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract (FA8750-22-C-1005) by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the development of a collaborative sensing platform for the detection, tracking, and classification of time-critical objects in dynamic adversarial environments to benefit the Department of Defense (DoD).

Key Points: 
  • Sarcos Defense , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation (Sarcos) (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract (FA8750-22-C-1005) by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the development of a collaborative sensing platform for the detection, tracking, and classification of time-critical objects in dynamic adversarial environments to benefit the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Sarcos expects this research to continue to benefit its commercial robotics products, particularly its Cybernetic Training for Autonomous Robots (CYTAR) AI platform, which Sarcos is also working with AFRL to develop.
  • This research is critically important to the DoD and may have significant benefits to our overall U.S. defense operations, said Dr. Peter Zulch, Air Force Research Labs.
  • These forward-looking statements are based on Sarcos managements current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events.

Synopsys Welcomes Arrow Electronics to Global Partner Program

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a recognized leader in application security, has entered into a distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics, a Fortune 102 value-added distributor, to offer Synopsys Software Integrity Group's award-winning portfolio of application security testing solutions to security resellers throughout North America.

Key Points: 
  • These partners resell and deliver joint Synopsys solutions and services, integrate them into DevSecOps workflows, and help ensure an optimal customer experience.
  • Working with an authorized Synopsys solution provider partner helps ensure a streamlined procurement experience, peace of mind, and smooth execution of security, cloud migration and digital transformation projects.
  • Arrow aggregates the world's leading technologies and services to enable its global channel ecosystem.
  • "Our agreement with Arrow is a significant milestone that will help expand the Synopsys portfolio's reach throughout North America," said Tom Herrmann, vice president of global channels and alliances within the Synopsys Software Integrity Group.

Fujitsu Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Finance and Retail Industry

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

TOKYO, May 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of customers in the financial and retail industries with new services to be built on AWS.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, May 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of customers in the financial and retail industries with new services to be built on AWS.
  • Under this agreement, Fujitsu will deploy these new services for customers in Japan and globally in AWS Marketplace(1).
  • Fujitsu will additionally leverage AWS Professional Services(2) to help customers develop and operate new systems, as well as modernize their existing systems by using the breadth and depth of AWS services.
  • Fujitsu signed an SCA with AWS to accelerate digital transformation in the mobility industry in May 2021(3).

Lightbend Launches Kalix, A Revolutionary Approach to Simplifying Cloud-Based App Development for Global Teams

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Complexity in the cloud ecosystem is slowing down engineering and development teams, said Jonas Bonr, Lightbends founder and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Complexity in the cloud ecosystem is slowing down engineering and development teams, said Jonas Bonr, Lightbends founder and CEO.
  • Kubernetes does an excellent job managing, orchestrating, and ensuring availability and scalability of containers, but thats only half the story.
  • With the current serverless model, application developers are left with many different SDKs and APIs that need to be learned.
  • The simple truth is most enterprise development teams do not have the skill set required to build mission-critical applications leveraging Kubernetes.

Fujitsu and RIKEN start joint research on next-generation IT drug discovery technology using the supercomputer Fugaku and simulation integrated AI

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

The joint research project will leverage high performance computing technologies and the supercomputer Fugaku to accelerate simulation integrated AI that combines Fujitsu's DeepTwin AI technology, which accurately acquires quantitative features from complex data by unsupervised learning, with molecular dynamics simulation using RIKEN's AI drug discovery simulation technology.

Key Points: 
  • The joint research project will leverage high performance computing technologies and the supercomputer Fugaku to accelerate simulation integrated AI that combines Fujitsu's DeepTwin AI technology, which accurately acquires quantitative features from complex data by unsupervised learning, with molecular dynamics simulation using RIKEN's AI drug discovery simulation technology.
  • Based on this research, the two parties aim to develop a next-generation IT drug discovery technology with world-leading capabilities by the end of fiscal 2026.
  • RIKEN and Fujitsu will work together to transform the drug discovery process by truly integrating computing technologies such as the supercomputer Fugaku with leading edge AI and machine learning technologies.
  • In this joint research project, Fujitsu and RIKEN will collaborate to develop the world's best computational technology for drug discovery using the world-class supercomputer Fugaku.

Dynex Capital, Inc. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.13

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE: DX) announced today the Companys Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per common share for May 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Dynex Capital, Inc. (NYSE: DX) announced today the Companys Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.13 per common share for May 2022.
  • The dividend is payable on June 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on May 23, 2022.
  • Dynex Capital, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust, or REIT, which invests in mortgage assets on a leveraged basis.
  • Additional information about Dynex Capital, Inc. is available at www.dynexcapital.com .

Worldwide Digital Transformation Investments Forecast to Reach $1.8 Trillion in 2022, According to New IDC Spending Guide

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Global spending on the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organizations is forecast to reach $1.8 trillion in 2022, an increase of 17.6% over 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Global spending on the digital transformation (DX) of business practices, products, and organizations is forecast to reach $1.8 trillion in 2022, an increase of 17.6% over 2021.
  • According to a new update to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide , DX spending will sustain this pace of growth over the 2022-2026 forecast period with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%.
  • Operational investments stand out among the 51 strategic priorities included in the DX Spending Guide.
  • The IDC Worldwide Digital Transformation Spending Guide (V1 2022) quantifies enterprise spending for more than 300 DX use cases and 12 technology markets across 19 industries and 14 geographic regions.

Teledyne FLIR Defense Introduces New Laser Target Designator Payload for Small (Group 1) Unmanned Aerial Systems

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced the launch of an innovative and first-of-its-kind small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) payload that can be used to provide NATO Standard laser target designation for laser-guided weapons.

Key Points: 
  • Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced the launch of an innovative and first-of-its-kind small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) payload that can be used to provide NATO Standard laser target designation for laser-guided weapons.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220510005069/en/
    The Teledyne FLIR StormCaster-DX is an advanced, multi-role laser designator payload built especially for use on the FLIR R80D SkyRaider UAS platform.
  • StormCaster-DX is uniquely designed to manage target areas using a Laser Spot Tracker while affecting the terminal guidance of laser guided munitions.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Teledyne FLIR StormCaster-DX is an advanced, multi-role laser designator payload built especially for use on the FLIR R80D SkyRaider UAS platform.

Introducing Leadspace Studio: Double B2B Pipeline by Design

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today from the Forrester B2B Summit, Leadspace, the industry-recognized AI-powered B2B Customer Data Platform, launched new products and practices to redefine the performance of B2B marketing and sales. The new Leadspace Studio is the industry's first performance marketing tool targeted at business users to double results across their funnel by creating high-performing segments and directly activating them across marketing automation and digital media platforms.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today from the Forrester B2B Summit, Leadspace, the industry-recognized AI-powered B2B Customer Data Platform, launched new products and practices to redefine the performance of B2B marketing and sales.
  • Leadspace Studio customers have experienced a doubling of inbound, outbound and Account Based Marketing (ABM) campaign engagement, pipeline creation and conversion results.
  • Finally, Leadspace and its customer Adobe Digital Experience (DX) are scheduled to present a full-funnel, performance marketing Adobe case study detailing the Leadspace solution to double Adobe's marketing-driven opportunities.
  • Complimentary to Forrester Summit Attendees: The Leadspace Pipeline Impact Report:
    Leadspace launched today the online Pipeline Impact Report.