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K-Swiss Global Brands Continues to Empower Their Team with New Promotions Internally

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- K-Swiss Global Brands celebrates two of their team members with new promotions for 2022. "Recognizing and elevating key members of our team is something we are very passionate about at K-Swiss Global Brands," said Dave Grange, International Brand President of K-Swiss. "We are looking forward to seeing Scott and Allison excel in their new roles and amplify the momentum across both K-Swiss and Palladium."

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- K-Swiss Global Brands celebrates two of their team members with new promotions for 2022.
  • "Recognizing and elevating key members of our team is something we are very passionate about at K-Swiss Global Brands," said Dave Grange, International Brand President of K-Swiss.
  • Scott Boulton will be moving into the newly formed position of Global Vice President of Trend and Energy to support both the K-Swiss and Palladium brands on an international scale.
  • Boulton has over 22 years' experience in sales, marketing, and account management from leading brands like Nike, Lacoste, and more.

NEC X Announces Fifth AI Start-up to Graduate from its Corporate Accelerator Program

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

TOKYO and PALO ALTO, Calif. , Apr 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation, a leader in IT and network technologies, and NEC X, the innovation accelerator for NEC's emerging technologies, announced today that Beagle Technology is the fifth start-up to graduate from the NEC X Corporate Accelerator Program (CAP).

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  • TOKYO and PALO ALTO, Calif. , Apr 27, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation, a leader in IT and network technologies, and NEC X, the innovation accelerator for NEC's emerging technologies, announced today that Beagle Technology is the fifth start-up to graduate from the NEC X Corporate Accelerator Program (CAP).
  • "Beagle Technology implemented an AI solution in an effort to address the decreasing labor force in the agriculture industry," said Shige Ihara, CEO of NEC X.
  • At the beginning of 2021, I started working with the NEC X program director and researchers to study how to solve this problem.
  • NEC X provides its Corporate Accelerator Program to entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIRs) to fast-track technologies and business ideas brought by EIRs or from inside NEC.

NEC X Announces Fifth AI Start-up to Graduate from its Corporate Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

TOKYO and PALO ALTO, Calif., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEC Corporation, a leader in IT and network technologies, and NEC X , the innovation accelerator for NECs emerging technologies, announced today that Beagle Technology is the fifth startup to graduate from the NEC X Corporate Accelerator Program (CAP).

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  • TOKYO and PALO ALTO, Calif., April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEC Corporation, a leader in IT and network technologies, and NEC X , the innovation accelerator for NECs emerging technologies, announced today that Beagle Technology is the fifth startup to graduate from the NEC X Corporate Accelerator Program (CAP).
  • "Beagle Technology implemented an AI solution in an effort to address the decreasing labor force in the agriculture industry," said Shige Ihara, CEO of NEC X.
  • At the beginning of 2021, I started working with the NEC X program director and researchers to study how to solve this problem.
  • NEC X provides its Corporate Accelerator Program to entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIRs) to fast-track technologies and business ideas brought by EIRs or from inside NEC.

Annals of Family Medicine: Researchers develop online guide to help family medicine doctors discuss vaccine hesitancy with patients

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Monday, April 25, 2022

To ensure the guide was relevant to health care providers, Leslie et al conducted qualitative interviews with primary care doctors in multiple Canadian provinces.

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  • To ensure the guide was relevant to health care providers, Leslie et al conducted qualitative interviews with primary care doctors in multiple Canadian provinces.
  • Using this information, researchers created several provider resources to better counsel vaccine-hesitant patients, in direct response to each potential concern.
  • The guide also outlines four steps to help practitioners have better conversations with vaccine hesitant patients, emphasizing the physician's role as an ally on the patient's health journey.
  • Steps include engaging with patients; affirming patient concerns; asking permission before sharing information; and evoking future risks to motivate patients to reconsider vaccine hesitancy.

TimkenSteel Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

CANTON, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel Corp. (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components and supply chain solutions, today released its inaugural sustainability report, which is available at https://timkensteel.com/who-we-are/Sustainability .

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  • CANTON, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel Corp. (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components and supply chain solutions, today released its inaugural sustainability report, which is available at https://timkensteel.com/who-we-are/Sustainability .
  • The 2021 Sustainability Report demonstrates the company's commitment to operate responsibly and sustainably.
  • reflects how the company continues to embrace sustainability as a fundamental consideration in its daily operations and overall vision.
  • "While this is our first official sustainability report, TimkenSteel has a distinguished legacy of producing sustainable, high-quality steel for more than 100 years," said Mike Williams, president and chief executive officer.

Avaloq Goes Live with First Client in Taiwan

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Avaloq Core Platform will cater to the increasing demand for private banking services by onshore Taiwanese high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).

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  • The Avaloq Core Platform will cater to the increasing demand for private banking services by onshore Taiwanese high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
  • The Avaloq Core Platform enables banks and wealth managers to streamline their back and middle office by efficiently managing key business processes, including trades, corporate actions and reporting.
  • Pascal Wengi, Managing Director for North Asia at Avaloq, said: "The successful go-live of the Avaloq Core Platform creates a solid foundation for Cathay United Bank to transform its private banking business.
  • Avaloq is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global leader in the integration of IT and network technologies.

Shionogi and NEC Enter into Strategic Research Collaboration for Novel Hepatitis B Therapeutic Vaccine

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Monday, April 18, 2022

OSAKA, Japan and TOKYO, Japan, Apr 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation, today announced the execution of a strategic research collaboration agreement for the development of a novel hepatitis B therapeutic vaccine.

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  • OSAKA, Japan and TOKYO, Japan, Apr 18, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation, today announced the execution of a strategic research collaboration agreement for the development of a novel hepatitis B therapeutic vaccine.
  • NEC OncoImmunity, an NEC subsidiary that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology, is also participating in this research collaboration.
  • Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
  • About 300 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B infection worldwide, and hepatitis B resulted in an estimated 820,000 deaths in 20191.

Northern Territory of Australia and NEC Sign MoU to Grow the Territory's Digital Capabilities

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

The signing will strengthen the NEC and Northern Territory Government partnership to develop a sustainable innovation ecosystem and grow the Territory's digital capabilities.

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  • The signing will strengthen the NEC and Northern Territory Government partnership to develop a sustainable innovation ecosystem and grow the Territory's digital capabilities.
  • As part of the MoU, the parties will set out a framework and identify major areas for digital development in the Territory.
  • "The Territory has an excellent relationship with NEC, with more than 180 locals employed across the Territory.
  • "NEC Corporation is very pleased to be entering this MoU with the Northern Territory Government.

BostonGene Announces $150 Million Series B Funding at a Multi-Billion Dollar Valuation, Propelling the Company to Unicorn Status

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Waltham, MA, Apr 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - BostonGene today announced the completion of $150 million in Series B funding.

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  • Waltham, MA, Apr 7, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - BostonGene today announced the completion of $150 million in Series B funding.
  • Further, leveraging NEC's robust infrastructure, BostonGene and NEC intend to form a joint venture to bring lifesaving solutions to patients in Japan and other Asian countries.
  • That combination is extremely rare, and I am excited and humbled by it," said Andrew Feinberg, President, and CEO at BostonGene.
  • Through these comprehensive analyses, BostonGene Tumor Portrait Tests generate a personalized roadmap for therapeutic decision-making for each cancer patient.

Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA Joins Impact Shares and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC as Senior Portfolio Manager

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Monday, April 4, 2022

Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S., and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (Brookmont), welcome Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA as a Senior Portfolio Manager.

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  • Impact Shares , the first 501(c)3 nonprofit ETF issuer in the U.S., and Brookmont Capital Management, LLC (Brookmont), welcome Emma Muhleman, CFA, CPA as a Senior Portfolio Manager.
  • Muhleman will serve as co-portfolio manager of the Impact Shares YWCA Womens Empowerment ETF (NYSE: WOMN).
  • Emmas investment prowess and her passion for socially responsible investing are a perfect fit as we look to grow the Brookmont and Impact Shares teams, says Ethan Powell, CEO of Impact Shares and CIO of Brookmont.
  • Impact Shares ETFS are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co., with is not affiliated with Impact Shares Corp., the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or Brookmont Capital Management.