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Ubirider Closes $1.95 Million Seed Round, Set to Disrupt Mobility Fintech Market

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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    With more than 11.4 Million transactions on the Ubirider Platform, Ubirider has demonstrated the high demand for digital and open-loop ticketing (use of contactless bank cards or smartphone wallets) by transport providers and cities.
  • "Payments have long been of great relevance to Group CTT, particularly to Payshop, our subsidiary company specializing in payments, and transport and mobility ticketing.
  • "What Ubirider has created with its mobility as a service platform makes us very confident in its potential to gain relevance in the market.
  • Ubirider has built the mobility-as-a-service app Pick for riders and the cloud and smartphones-based Ubirider Platform for agencies.

Two Datopotamab Deruxtecan Applications Validated in the EU for Patients with Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer or HR Positive, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorization applications (MAAs) for Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and AstraZeneca’s (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in two types of cancer.

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  • The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorization applications (MAAs) for Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and AstraZeneca’s (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) in two types of cancer.
  • One MAA is for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who require systemic therapy following prior treatment.
  • Datopotamab deruxtecan is a specifically engineered TROP2 directed DXd antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo and being jointly developed by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca.
  • “The EMA validation is an important first step toward bringing this TROP2 directed antibody drug conjugate to eligible patients in Europe with nonsquamous lung cancer and HR positive, HER2 negative breast cancer,” said Ken Takeshita, MD, Global Head, R&D, Daiichi Sankyo.

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."

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  • The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."
  • The event effectively communicated the strength of the Central Japan Ecosystem to overseas media and successfully achieved coverage in key media.
  • Toshio Sumi (Director, Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Support Office, Innovation Department, Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau) provided an overview of Central Japan, its history of innovation and manufacturing, and initiatives from the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem.
  • Central Japan Startup Ecosystem provides everything a startup needs – from highly trained workers in many specialized fields to opportunities to conduct feasibility studies with leading companies in various industries including the mobility sector.

Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Symposium on "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation"

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Friday, March 1, 2024

The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."

Key Points: 
  • The symposium was a hybrid event focusing on Central Japan's commitment to being the "Homeland of Mobility 5.0 - Leading Society to the Next Generation."
  • The event effectively communicated the strength of the Central Japan Ecosystem to overseas media and successfully achieved coverage in key media.
  • Toshio Sumi (Director, Economic Affairs Bureau Startup Support Office, Innovation Department, Nagoya City Economic Affairs Bureau) provided an overview of Central Japan, its history of innovation and manufacturing, and initiatives from the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem.
  • Central Japan Startup Ecosystem provides everything a startup needs – from highly trained workers in many specialized fields to opportunities to conduct feasibility studies with leading companies in various industries including the mobility sector.

MAZDA INNOVATION SPACE TOKYO Opens

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Friday, February 16, 2024

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - On Friday, February 16, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) opened MAZDA INNOVATION SPACE TOKYO (Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo).

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  • HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - On Friday, February 16, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) opened MAZDA INNOVATION SPACE TOKYO (Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo).
  • That is why we established this new space in Tokyo so that we may reach far beyond the conventional framework of the automobile business, encounter a diverse range of talented individuals and business partners, and accelerate our co-creation activities.
  • Then, from here at Mazda Innovation Space Tokyo, that positive energy will transcend the automobile industry, encouraging new business partners, prospective new graduates and others wishing to make a career at Mazda as well as other future partners to accelerate collaboration generating innovation.
  • Location: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 33rd Floor 6 Chome-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo

Lender Toolkit Receives HW Tech100 Award for Streamlining the Mortgage Origination Process

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lender Toolkit™ a leading provider of automated mortgage technology solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), announced today that it has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2024 HW Tech100™ winner in the mortgage category. 

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  • Now in its 12th year, HousingWire's Tech100 award program features the most innovative and impactful tech organizations in housing.
  • Lender Toolkit was recognized for its industry-leading AI technology that simplifies and transforms mortgage originations, including underwriting, disclosures and post-closing processes.
  • Through a partnership with the industry's leading loan origination system (LOS), Lender Toolkit creates technology to automate the entire mortgage origination production chain, enhancing user experiences and driving profitability for its lender clients.
  • AI Underwriter is a game-changing system that uses AI to underwrite loans at any point in the mortgage process.

St Vincent’s Health Australia Private Hospitals Signs for MEDITECH Expanse

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

St Vincent's Health Australia Private Hospitals has selected MEDITECH’s Expanse platform as its foundation Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to enhance patient care across its internationally acclaimed network of ten private hospitals.

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  • St Vincent's Health Australia Private Hospitals has selected MEDITECH’s Expanse platform as its foundation Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to enhance patient care across its internationally acclaimed network of ten private hospitals.
  • The new system will provide St Vincent’s with a single EMR platform that connects patient records across its 10 private hospitals in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland.
  • “St Vincent’s Mission is to serve our patients with the best possible care,” said St Vincent’s Chief Executive Officer of the Private Hospital Division, Patricia O’Rourke.
  • “We are honoured that St Vincent’s Private Hospitals has selected MEDITECH Expanse to meet their digital transformation goals now and in the future,” he said.

Intelligent Transportation Systems Global Market Report 2024 - Market Poised to Reach $52.23 Billion by 2028

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Intelligent Transportation Systems Global Market Report 2024" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Intelligent Transportation Systems Global Market Report 2024" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The latest market insights reveal that the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry is on a robust upward trajectory, with anticipated growth from $35.52 billion in 2024 to $52.23 billion by 2028.
  • The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the global ITS market, including sectorial performance, regional market shares, and projections for future industry developments.
  • The Intelligent Transportation Systems market is advancing at an impressive pace, with technological innovations and strategic industry maneuvers contributing to the market's growth and diversification.

AECC and GSMA Intelligence Unveil Research on Edge Computing’s ROI Opportunity

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) today announced the release of groundbreaking edge computing research in collaboration with GSMA Intelligence titled Edge: Coming to a Place Near You .

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  • The Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) today announced the release of groundbreaking edge computing research in collaboration with GSMA Intelligence titled Edge: Coming to a Place Near You .
  • Along with this research, the AECC also announced the appointment of Dr. Ryokichi Onishi , a Principal Engineer and General Manager at Toyota Motor Corporation, to AECC President and Chair.
  • The research reveals a robust expansion in the demand for edge computing, primarily fueled by enterprises undergoing digital transformation.
  • An impressive 73% of surveyed companies across five industries express their intent to increase edge investments over the next 12 months,” said GSMA Intelligence Head of Research Tim Hatt.

Cryptominers & Botnets: Darktrace End of Year Threat Report Sees Shifting Threats as MaaS and RaaS Dominate

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The findings show that as-a-Service attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape, with Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) tools making up the majority of malicious tools in use by attackers.

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  • The findings show that as-a-Service attacks continue to dominate the threat landscape, with Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) tools making up the majority of malicious tools in use by attackers.
  • Proxy botnets (15% of investigated threats), more sophisticated botnets that use proxies to hide the true source of their activity.
  • In its First 6: Half-Year Threat Report , Darktrace identified Hive ransomware as one of the major Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks at the beginning of 2023.
  • Against this backdrop, the breadth, scope, and complexity of threats facing organizations has grown significantly," comments Hanah Darley, Director of Threat Research, Darktrace.