Companies of the United Kingdom

 BAE Systems’ Flight Control Technology Set to Dive Underwater for Marine Mobility

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Maritime, Transport, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, Battleships, Ontology, Fault tolerance, Fly-by-wire, Aircraft flight control system, Submarine, BAE Systems, Dreadnought, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies

BAE Systems is taking decades of flight controls expertise underwater on-board the UKs next generation submarine, Dreadnought.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems is taking decades of flight controls expertise underwater on-board the UKs next generation submarine, Dreadnought.
  • This innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210329005407/en/
    BAE Systems is taking decades of flight controls expertise underwater on-board the UKs next generation submarine, Dreadnought.
  • This innovative approach involves adapting controls that are usually used in fly-by-wire aircraft and applying them in a marine environment.

Sunbelt Rentals UK partners with ZTR to launch innovative telematics programme

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Global Positioning System, Automotive electronics, Ashtead Group, Telematics, Technology, Science and technology, Companies of the United Kingdom

The investment of almost 1million will introduce a new standard of safety and telematics operations to the UK market.

Key Points: 
  • The investment of almost 1million will introduce a new standard of safety and telematics operations to the UK market.
  • Sunbelt Rentals is aware that customers are facing increased issues with access control from unauthorised use, theft or unsafe operation and that the solution from ZTR can help to prevent that.
  • The solution will extend across the entire powered access fleet, and Sunbelt Rentals predicts that this will provide the next-level of customer service.
  • For Sunbelt Rentals UK, only the best is good enough the speed, scale and level of innovation is what makes this program unique and exciting.

Newly Opened UK Subsidiary of MDJM Signs Contract with Subsidiary of Berkeley Group Holdings plc

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Friday, March 26, 2021
BERKELEY, Geography of California, Companies of the United Kingdom, Geography of the United States

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Subsidiary will introduce prospective purchasers to Berkeley, its subsidiaries or associated companies for certain introductory fees.

Key Points: 
  • Pursuant to the Agreement, the Subsidiary will introduce prospective purchasers to Berkeley, its subsidiaries or associated companies for certain introductory fees.
  • "The establishment of the Subsidiary marks a milestone in our growth and expansion into the United Kingdom as well as overseas markets.
  • The Berkeley Group Holdings plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the residential-led and mixed-use property development activities in the United Kingdom.
  • It operates under the Berkeley, St Edward, St George, St James, St Joseph, St William, Berkeley First, Berkeley Commercial, Berkeley Partnership, and Berkeley Modular brand names.

Balfour Beatty and Samet Corporation Joint Venture to Deliver Modernized Courthouse in Forsyth County

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Courts, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Public policy, Government, Forsyth County Courthouse, Forsyth, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Balfour Beatty, Geography of North Carolina, North Carolina, Companies of the United Kingdom, Balfour Beatty, Samet Corporation

Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Samet Corporation, is partnering to deliver the new Forsyth County Courthouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Samet Corporation, is partnering to deliver the new Forsyth County Courthouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
  • The new Forsyth County courthouse will be a 250,679-square-foot facility, expanding the existing justice center by 50 percent.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Balfour Beatty in the delivery of Forsyth Countys new courthouse, said Arthur Samet, CEO of Samet Corporation.
  • Our joint venture team and design partners hard work to-date is a true testament to how important the new modernized courthouse will be to the Forsyth community.

transcosmos offers "DEC CMS" its SaaS CMS to "Tabilover," the world travel guide website for JCB cardmembers

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Software, Drupal, Web development, Companies of the United Kingdom, PHP frameworks, JCB, Blog software, Cross-platform software, Acquia

"Tabilover" is a global travel guide website operated by JCB for JCB cardmembers.

Key Points: 
  • "Tabilover" is a global travel guide website operated by JCB for JCB cardmembers.
  • Recognizing this opportunity, transcosmos has made a proposal on "DEC CMS," its proprietary SaaS CMS.
  • Ultimately, transcosmos will contribute to JCB in streamlining website operations whilst giving more convenience to JCB cardmembers.
  • DEC CMS is a SaaS CMS powered by "Acquia Open Digital Experience Platform," a platform built on "Drupal," the open source CMS used across the world.

Statement From Dr Moncef Slaoui

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Moncef Slaoui, Moncef, Slaoui, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, GlaxoSmithKline, Life sciences

LONDON, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The statement below is from Dr Moncef Slaoui in response to the announcement by GlaxoSmithKline plc today 24 March 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The statement below is from Dr Moncef Slaoui in response to the announcement by GlaxoSmithKline plc today 24 March 2021.
  • It is with deep regret that I acknowledge today's statement from GlaxoSmithKline plc regarding my termination as Chair of the Galvani Board of Directors.
  • I have the utmost respect for my colleagues and feel terrible that my actions have put a former colleague in an uncomfortable situation.
  • I am taking a leave of absence from my current professional responsibilities effective immediately, to focus on my family.

Statement From Dr Moncef Slaoui

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Moncef Slaoui, Moncef, Slaoui, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, GlaxoSmithKline, Life sciences

LONDON, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The statement below is from Dr Moncef Slaoui in response to the announcement by GlaxoSmithKline plc today 24 March 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The statement below is from Dr Moncef Slaoui in response to the announcement by GlaxoSmithKline plc today 24 March 2021.
  • It is with deep regret that I acknowledge today's statement from GlaxoSmithKline plc regarding my termination as Chair of the Galvani Board of Directors.
  • I have the utmost respect for my colleagues and feel terrible that my actions have put a former colleague in an uncomfortable situation.
  • I am taking a leave of absence from my current professional responsibilities effective immediately, to focus on my family.

Proposed demerger of Wickes Group plc and Capital Markets Event

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Companies of the United Kingdom, Kingfisher plc, Woolworths Group, Retailers, Retailing, Tony Caplin, Gerald Corbett

Chris is currently Non-Executive Director of Sanderson Design Group plc (formerly Walker Greenbank plc), a Non-Executive Director of Vivo plc and of Kerry Group, and is a visiting fellow at Durham University.

Key Points: 
  • Chris is currently Non-Executive Director of Sanderson Design Group plc (formerly Walker Greenbank plc), a Non-Executive Director of Vivo plc and of Kerry Group, and is a visiting fellow at Durham University.
  • He was Group Finance Director of Woolworths Group plc and Chairman of the Woolworths Entertainment businesses from 2001 to 2005.
  • Prior to that, Chris held senior roles in both the finance and commercial functions of Comet Group plc and Kingfisher plc.
  • He is currently the Chairman of Grainger plc; Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate of Aggreko plc; the Senior Independent Director at United Utilities Group plc; and Non-Executive Director at Premier Marinas Holdings Ltd.

Grocery Giant Tesco Receives Top Supply Chain Award for Its Implementation of Librestream's Onsight Augmented Reality Technology

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Retailers, Retailing, British brands, Convenience stores, Tesco, Supply chain management, Companies of the United Kingdom, Librestream, Supply chain

The award specifically recognizes Clare Rapa-Marley, Tesco's head of standards and audit, for her leading role in identifying and instituting the solution into the grocery leader's global supply base.

Key Points: 
  • The award specifically recognizes Clare Rapa-Marley, Tesco's head of standards and audit, for her leading role in identifying and instituting the solution into the grocery leader's global supply base.
  • Rapa-Marley's focus on continuous evaluation and improvement of Tesco's supply chain drove her to search for the leading technology-based solution of remote supply chain compliance monitoring.
  • Tesco selected Librestream's Onsight offering for its robust capabilities and reputation as the trusted partner to hundreds of the world's largest companies.
  • The Onsight platform enables Tesco auditors to conduct immersive, time-saving virtual audits across the global supply chain.

Micro Focus Introduces OPTIC, Transforming IT at Lower Risk and Cost

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Companies of the United Kingdom, Micro Focus

As companies navigate the shifting demands of the digital economy and seek to improve productivity for a dispersed workforce, Micro Focus OPTIC simplifies the complexity of transforming IT to meet changing expectations.

Key Points: 
  • As companies navigate the shifting demands of the digital economy and seek to improve productivity for a dispersed workforce, Micro Focus OPTIC simplifies the complexity of transforming IT to meet changing expectations.
  • "With Micro Focus OPTIC, companies can transform without any drama by harnessing the platform's embedded intelligence and extending operational best practices while retaining cloud agility."
  • Key capabilities of Micro Focus OPTIC include:
    Unified process automation with embedded 'best-practice' content that improves productivity without requiring brittle custom code.
  • OPTIC components are licensed and install with Micro Focus ITOM products, providing incremental value to customers as they expand their use.