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UK Space Agency Awards Space Reactor Development Project to BWXT and Rolls-Royce

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The funding enables strategic research collaborations within the UK space sector and emerging space nations to work together on fission nuclear systems for space power missions.

Key Points: 
  • The funding enables strategic research collaborations within the UK space sector and emerging space nations to work together on fission nuclear systems for space power missions.
  • The new $1.5 million award from the fund supports collaboration between Rolls-Royce and BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC (BWXT) to advance the technologies that benefit both the UK and U.S. space nuclear development programs.
  • The contract further strengthens UK and U.S. collaboration on first-of-a-kind space technology innovation as detailed under the Atlantic Declaration commitment.
  • This exciting research by Rolls-Royce to develop space nuclear power is an opportunity to showcase the UK as a spacefaring nation.

Unibet provides boost for women's boxing with new ambassador sponsorship

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc's (Kindred) flagship brand, Unibet, has signed a 12-month sponsorship with the boxing trio Raven Chapman, Ellie Scotney, and Nina Hughes- driving Kindred's ambitious new sponsorship model into women's boxing. Chapman, signed to Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions, is the WBC International Champion. Scotney is part of Shane McGuigan's stable of fighters and recently became the IBF World Super-Bantamweight Champion with a victory over Cherneka Johnson. Hughes has held the WBA Bantamweight world title since July 2022. The deal is the largest ambassador deal agreed with active female boxers in the UK, outstripping any similar commercial agreement made by a UK company regarding sponsorship length and value.

Key Points: 
  • Kindred invests in women's boxing in the United Kingdom through a sponsorship with three world champion stars of the sport becoming brand ambassadors for Unibet.
  • The sponsorship is the largest ambassador deal with active female boxers in the UK in terms of sponsorship length and value.
  • VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc's (Kindred) flagship brand, Unibet, has signed a 12-month sponsorship with the boxing trio Raven Chapman, Ellie Scotney, and Nina Hughes- driving Kindred's ambitious new sponsorship model into women's boxing.
  • "Unibet has made a clear commitment to women's boxing, and it's exciting to be part of it.

Unibet provides boost for women's boxing with new ambassador sponsorship

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024

VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc's (Kindred) flagship brand, Unibet, has signed a 12-month sponsorship with the boxing trio Raven Chapman, Ellie Scotney, and Nina Hughes- driving Kindred's ambitious new sponsorship model into women's boxing. Chapman, signed to Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions, is the WBC International Champion. Scotney is part of Shane McGuigan's stable of fighters and recently became the IBF World Super-Bantamweight Champion with a victory over Cherneka Johnson. Hughes has held the WBA Bantamweight world title since July 2022. The deal is the largest ambassador deal agreed with active female boxers in the UK, outstripping any similar commercial agreement made by a UK company regarding sponsorship length and value.

Key Points: 
  • Kindred invests in women's boxing in the United Kingdom through a sponsorship with three world champion stars of the sport becoming brand ambassadors for Unibet.
  • The sponsorship is the largest ambassador deal with active female boxers in the UK in terms of sponsorship length and value.
  • VALLETTA, Malta, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc's (Kindred) flagship brand, Unibet, has signed a 12-month sponsorship with the boxing trio Raven Chapman, Ellie Scotney, and Nina Hughes- driving Kindred's ambitious new sponsorship model into women's boxing.
  • "Unibet has made a clear commitment to women's boxing, and it's exciting to be part of it.

LRN Courses Receive IBF Accreditation in Singapore

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LRN Corporation , the global leader in ethics and compliance (E&C) solutions that enable organizations to inspire principled performance, has today announced that 47 of its courses have been accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF).

Key Points: 
  • LRN Corporation , the global leader in ethics and compliance (E&C) solutions that enable organizations to inspire principled performance, has today announced that 47 of its courses have been accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF).
  • The accredited courses from LRN provide financial services industry professionals with the necessary training to enhance their capabilities and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Completion of any of the accredited LRN courses will count toward the mandatory annual requirements for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as stipulated by the IBF.
  • “Receiving IBF accreditation is critically important to ensuring that LRN can offer the most robust, flexible and relevant training available to financial industry professionals in Singapore,” said Matt Plass, Global Head of Segments at LRN.

IBF Net Indonesia Expands Global Footprint with Netversity: A World of Learning Opportunities

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Friday, October 27, 2023

IBF Net Indonesia is poised to expand its offerings exponentially.

Key Points: 
  • IBF Net Indonesia is poised to expand its offerings exponentially.
  • IBF Net connects with corporate universities run by Indonesian entities for the latter type of courses.
  • Prior to his leadership role with IBF Net Indonesia, Dr Obaidullah served the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank Institute as a Lead Research Economist.
  • “This is my dream project working with a team of young and energetic Islamic economists from Indonesia and an international panel of experts,” says Obaidullah.

Patrick A. Salvi receives Illinois Bar Foundation's Distinguished Award for Excellence

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Patrick A. Salvi Sr., Founder and Managing Equity Partner of the Law Offices of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., was honored as the recipient of the Illinois Bar Foundation's "Distinguished Award for Excellence" at the 2023 IBF Black Tie Gala.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, the Distinguished Award for Excellence honors an individual who has made remarkable contributions to the legal community throughout their career.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Patrick A. Salvi Sr., Founder and Managing Equity Partner of the Law Offices of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C., was honored as the recipient of the Illinois Bar Foundation's "Distinguished Award for Excellence" at the 2023 IBF Black Tie Gala.
  • Each year, the Distinguished Award for Excellence honors an individual who has made remarkable contributions to the legal community throughout their career.
  • Past honorees include distinguished members of the bench and bar.

Silony Medical completes acquisition Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The completed transaction includes all cervical and lumbar fusion products, including the STALIF® technology platform

Key Points: 
  • The completed transaction includes all cervical and lumbar fusion products, including the STALIF® technology platform
    FRAUENFELD, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silony Medical International AG (the company), a growing challenger to "big medtech" in the global spinal fusion market, has completed the acquisition of Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business.
  • This combines Silony's Verticale® posterior screw & rod fusion Platform, its Roccia® and Favo® Interbody Fusion (IBF) Systems with the STALIF® Technology Platform to create a first in class occiput to sacrum, posterior, lateral and anterior Spinal Fusion Portfolio for open & minimally invasive spinal fusion cases.
  • Silony has been active in the US market since late 2018 - with this acquisition, Silony will capitalize on the great team and distribution network of the Centinel Fusion Portfolio to strengthen its position in the North American Spine Market to bring surgeons and their teams first in class spine fusion solutions that offer flexibility and freedom.
  • In the coming days and months, Silony will change its name to Silony Spine to underscore its 100% commitment & focus on spine fusion technology solutions.

Silony Medical completes acquisition Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The completed transaction includes all cervical and lumbar fusion products, including the STALIF® technology platform

Key Points: 
  • The completed transaction includes all cervical and lumbar fusion products, including the STALIF® technology platform
    FRAUENFELD, Switzerland, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silony Medical International AG (the company), a growing challenger to "big medtech" in the global spinal fusion market, has completed the acquisition of Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business.
  • This combines Silony's Verticale® posterior screw & rod fusion Platform, its Roccia® and Favo® Interbody Fusion (IBF) Systems with the STALIF® Technology Platform to create a first in class occiput to sacrum, posterior, lateral and anterior Spinal Fusion Portfolio for open & minimally invasive spinal fusion cases.
  • Silony has been active in the US market since late 2018 - with this acquisition, Silony will capitalize on the great team and distribution network of the Centinel Fusion Portfolio to strengthen its position in the North American Spine Market to bring surgeons and their teams first in class spine fusion solutions that offer flexibility and freedom.
  • In the coming days and months, Silony will change its name to Silony Spine to underscore its 100% commitment & focus on spine fusion technology solutions.

QAD to Showcase Cutting-Edge DSCP Software Solution at IBF Flagship Event

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Monday, October 16, 2023

QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, is thrilled to announce its participation at the highly anticipated Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) Flagship Event, taking place October 17-20 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas.

Key Points: 
  • QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, is thrilled to announce its participation at the highly anticipated Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) Flagship Event, taking place October 17-20 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas.
  • The IBF Flagship Event is one of the most anticipated supply chain events of the year, bringing together industry experts, thought leaders, and technology providers to explore the latest trends and advancements in logistics and supply chain management.
  • As a leading player in this space, QAD is excited to showcase its cutting-edge Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) software solution to the conference attendees.
  • "We are thrilled to be part of the IBF Flagship Event and showcase our innovative DSCP software solution to supply chain professionals," said Michael Tew, vice president of sales at QAD.

Silony Medical acquires Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

FRAUENFELD, Switzerland, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silony Medical International AG (the company), a growing challenger to "big medtech" in the global spinal fusion market, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business.  This combines Silony's Verticale® posterior screw & rod fusion System, its Roccia® and Favo® Interbody Fusion (IBF) Systems with the STALIF® Technology Platform to create a first in class occiput to sacrum, posterior, lateral and anterior Spinal Fusion Portfolio for open & minimally invasive spinal fusion cases.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction includes all cervical and lumbar fusion products, including the STALIF® technology platform
    FRAUENFELD, Switzerland, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silony Medical International AG (the company), a growing challenger to "big medtech" in the global spinal fusion market, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Centinel Spine's Global Fusion Business.
  • This combines Silony's Verticale® posterior screw & rod fusion System, its Roccia® and Favo® Interbody Fusion (IBF) Systems with the STALIF® Technology Platform to create a first in class occiput to sacrum, posterior, lateral and anterior Spinal Fusion Portfolio for open & minimally invasive spinal fusion cases.
  • "Adding Centinel's Fusion Products to Silony's portfolio significantly strengthens our technological and geographic footprint, without cannibalizing products and sales regions" said Silony CEO Constantin Schoen.
  • Silony is committed to successful long-term relationships, and we look forward to continuing to work with the established STALIF® distributor, surgeon and hospital partners around the world.