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Transformative Power of Technology: Digital Transformation Summit 2024 Set to Redefine South Africa's Tech Landscape

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The much-anticipated Digital Transformation Summit is set to take place on March 15, 2024, at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre.

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  • The much-anticipated Digital Transformation Summit is set to take place on March 15, 2024, at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre.
  • The 27th Edition of the Digital Transformation Summit, South Africa, aims to delve deep into how organizations are embracing digital transformation, navigating challenges across various technologies, and bolstering cybersecurity measures.
  • Dr. Thabiso Njongwe, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Absa Group, will discuss "Sustainable Digital Shift in South Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and Inclusivity."
  • Join us at the Digital Transformation Summit South Africa on March 15th at the Sandton Convention Centre to be part of this transformative event.

WaveDancer Encourages Stockholders to Vote FOR the Proposals in Advance of the March 14, 2024 Special Meeting

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Monday, March 11, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAVD) encourages its stockholders to participate actively by casting their vote now for the upcoming meeting of stockholders on March 14, 2024.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaveDancer, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAVD) encourages its stockholders to participate actively by casting their vote now for the upcoming meeting of stockholders on March 14, 2024.
  • “The Board and I firmly believe that voting FOR each of the proposals is in the best long-term interest of the company’s stockholders,” said Jamie Benoit, CEO of WaveDancer.
  • “But even if you don’t want to vote FOR, what’s most important is that you vote.
  • A special meeting of WaveDancer’s stockholders to approve the merger will be held on March 14, 2024.

HUTCHMED Reports 2023 Full Year Results and Provides Business Updates

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, China and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”, the “Company” or “we”) (Nasdaq/AIM:​HCM; HKEX:​13), the innovative, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today reports its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023 and provides updates on key clinical and commercial developments. HUTCHMED to host results call and webcasts today at 7:30 a.m. EST / 12:30 p.m. GMT / 8:30 p.m. HKT in English, and at 8:30 a.m. HKT in Chinese (Putonghua) on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

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  • HUTCHMED is committed to progressively embedding sustainability into all aspects of our operations and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.
  • The 2023 Sustainability Report will be published alongside our 2023 Annual Report in April 2024 and will include further information on HUTCHMED sustainability initiatives and their performance.
  • Net Income attributable to HUTCHMED for 2023 was $100.8 million compared to Net Loss attributable to HUTCHMED of $360.8 million in 2022.
  • The net income attributable to HUTCHMED in 2023 was $0.12 per ordinary share / $0.59 per ADS49, compared to net loss attributable to HUTCHMED of $0.43 per ordinary share / $2.13 per ADS in 2022.

Red light therapy for neuro/cognitive benefits

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Friday, February 23, 2024

There is a simple and practical way – red light therapy to improve your brain function.

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  • There is a simple and practical way – red light therapy to improve your brain function.
  • Red light therapy (RLT), also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM), involves exposure to specific wavelengths of visible red and near-infrared light (660-850 nm) to stimulate biological processes in the body.
  • Red light therapy increases mitochondria function to promote balance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body.
  • Studies have highlighted red light therapy has a potential neuroprotective and disease-modifying role in treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients.

GE HealthCare to Spotlight Industry-Leading AI-Enabled Portfolio and Digital Solutions at HIMSS 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

"At GE HealthCare, we understand the critical challenges healthcare providers face, from staffing shortages to complex workflows.

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  • "At GE HealthCare, we understand the critical challenges healthcare providers face, from staffing shortages to complex workflows.
  • At HIMSS 2024, GE HealthCare will be exhibiting the following medical devices and digital solutions:
    App Orchestrator: App Orchestrator, an application orchestration solution, gives customers easy access to multiple apps from multiple companies.
  • At HIMSS 2024, AWS will be in the GE HealthCare booth to support exploring these solutions.
  • Verisound: Verisound is GE HealthCare’s full suite of Digital and AI solutions, inclusive of reporting, fleet management, and collaboration tools.

Whole Foods Market Accepting Applications for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort.

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  • Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240307265250/en/
    Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort.
  • “Whole Foods Market deeply values the connections to local and emerging brands, enriched by the LEAP program,” said Alyssa Vescio, Senior Vice President of Merchandising at Whole Foods Market.
  • On the Verge participants have officially been selected for 2024 after being nominated by Whole Foods Market Merchants and Foragers.

Microsoft and 1910 Genetics Partner to Build the Infrastructure Layer for Drug Discovery and Development Using AI and High-Performance Computing

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

1910 will offer the platform to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, academic, and research institutions via three partnership models: Co-discovery, Co-engineering, and Platform-as-a-Service.

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  • 1910 will offer the platform to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, academic, and research institutions via three partnership models: Co-discovery, Co-engineering, and Platform-as-a-Service.
  • “We are thrilled to be collaborating with 1910 Genetics to bring their pioneering AI drug discovery engines to Azure Quantum Elements,” said Jason Zander, Executive Vice President of Strategic Missions and Technologies at Microsoft.
  • Our collaboration with 1910 Genetics demonstrates our shared commitment to innovation and our aspiration to solve some of the most challenging problems the world faces in drug discovery.
  • AI offers an unprecedented opportunity to compress these cycles, accelerate the time from observation to discovery, and reduce the need for experimentation.

Atllas Sets New Real Estate Standard for Residential Agents

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Today marks the official launch of Atllas , a tech-first real estate platform and brokerage that’s setting a new precedent in the residential real estate industry.

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  • Today marks the official launch of Atllas , a tech-first real estate platform and brokerage that’s setting a new precedent in the residential real estate industry.
  • Beyond its cutting-edge platform, Atllas has solidified its position as a unique brokerage community, empowering agents to retain an unprecedented 100 percent of their commissions.
  • "Atllas is not just a platform; it's a movement towards a more efficient real estate industry," said Neema Bardi, Founder and CEO of Atllas.
  • Atllas offers various membership options, from free to platinum, catering to agents at different stages of their career.

T. ROWE PRICE LAUNCHES INVESTMENT FOCUSED PODCAST, "THE ANGLE"

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

BALTIMORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm, has launched "The Angle," a podcast focused on timely topics shaping financial markets. The inaugural season, "The Blue Economy—Making Waves" premiered on February 5th and explores how innovations in financing can help create a more protected and sustainable global water economy.

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  • New podcast highlights perspectives from T. Rowe Price Global Investment Experts, Inaugural Season To Focus On The 'Blue Economy'
    BALTIMORE, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm, has launched "The Angle," a podcast focused on timely topics shaping financial markets.
  • The first season is hosted by Nick Trueman, T. Rowe Price's head of Distribution in Europe, and it features perspectives from the firm's global investment team.
  • "I am delighted to be hosting the first season of 'The Angle,' and I'm especially excited to explore the blue economy with my T. Rowe Price colleagues from Fixed Income," said Trueman.
  • CONFIDENT CONVERSATIONS® on Retirement ," which features T. Rowe Price experts sharing their perspectives on retirement-related topics, launched its third season in November 2023.

Digital Realty and Mitsubishi Corporation Form Data Center Development Joint Venture

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Monday, March 4, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, and Mitsubishi Corporation, announced the formation of a new joint venture to support the development of two data centers in the Dallas metro area, which are 100% pre-leased to an S&P 100 investment grade customer on a long-term basis. Mitsubishi has acquired a 65% equity interest in the venture for an initial contribution of approximately $200 million, while Digital Realty maintains a 35% interest and will manage the development and day-to-day operations of the joint venture, for which it will receive customary fees. Each partner will fund its pro rata share of the remaining $100 million estimated development cost for the first phase of the project, which is slated for completion and commencement in late 2024. 

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  • Mitsubishi has acquired a 65% equity interest in the venture for an initial contribution of approximately $200 million, while Digital Realty maintains a 35% interest and will manage the development and day-to-day operations of the joint venture, for which it will receive customary fees.
  • The two data centers commenced construction in the fourth quarter of 2022, with the first phase slated to deliver 16 megawatts (MW) of initial data center capacity.
  • "We are delighted to expand our partnership with Mitsubishi," said Digital Realty Chief Investment Officer Greg Wright.
  • "This development joint venture leverages the success of our established Japanese partnership into the United States, while supporting our customer's data center requirements with a like-minded, long-term investor.