24, Jul 2024
WNS Recognized as a ‘Leader’ in Wealth and Asset Management Services by NelsonHall
July 24, 2024, London, United Kingdom & New York, United States & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India : WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global digital-led Business Process Management (BPM) solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a ‘Leader’ in NelsonHall’s 2024 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for Wealth and Asset Management Services.
NelsonHall evaluated vendors on their ability to provide immediate benefits and meet future client needs, identifying WNS as a ‘Leader’ in the overall market segment for wealth and asset management services. WNS’ expanding capabilities in hyperautomation, platform-based research and analytics, data consulting, data management, and AI were highlighted as key investments over the past three years.
In addition, the NelsonHall report cites WNS’ proprietary portfolio of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions, mature market presence in wealth management, domain-specific process automation experience, and combined operational and technology service offerings for investment and credit research delivery as core strengths.
“Wealth and asset management firms increasingly see AI and Gen AI as part of their strategic digital investments. Backed by our deep domain knowledge and technology-enabled industry-specific solutions, WNS is well-positioned to partner with these firms to drive their transformation agendas forward and create incremental value,” said Keshav R. Murugesh, Group CEO, WNS.
“WNS’ BPS and IT services for Wealth and Asset Management enable clients to transform their research, data management, automation, and investment operations efficiently and drive growth in profits,” said Andy Efstathiou, Program Director for Banking at NelsonHall. “WNS’ proprietary tools for automation, AI implementation, and data extraction enable clients to better source, manage, and analyze data to make informed decisions.”
WNS has 15+ years of experience supporting some of the world’s largest asset management, wealth management, and investment banking companies. The company’s solutions cover the entire end-to-end value chain across research services, front office support, and back office operations. WNS has comprehensive industry expertise and best practices frameworks for investment operations including trade execution, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting. WNS’ Research and Analytics CoE comprises of fixed income analysts, equity sector analysts, economists, and data engineers to support investment model development and validation, portfolio analytics, risk management, and reporting.
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24, Jul 2024
BeiGene Opens Flagship U.S. Biologics Manufacturing and Clinical R&D Facility
July 24, 2024,Hopewell, N.J., United States : BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company, today announced the opening of its flagship U.S. facility in Hopewell, N.J., at the Princeton West Innovation Campus, which houses state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing capabilities and a clinical research and development center that further bolster the Company’s differentiated model as an oncology innovator. BeiGene has more than 30 molecules at clinical or commercial stage, and the 42-acre facility provides flexibility to scale production of its innovative medicines today and in the future to meet the needs of patients with cancer.
“BeiGene has experienced unprecedented global growth, and the addition of our facility at the Princeton West Innovation Campus adds manufacturing and clinical development capabilities that will further strengthen our differentiated strategy which leverages speed, efficiency and technology to advance quality medicines faster for patients,” said John V. Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BeiGene. “We are proud to be a part of New Jersey’s biopharmaceutical community that is rich in research and development and manufacturing talent. We look forward to deepening our relationships with key regional research institutions as we advance our robust pipeline of next-generation hematology and solid tumor medicines and continue to emerge as a leading global oncology innovator.”
BeiGene’s $800 million investment is the culmination of a three-year project to expand the Company’s integrated manufacturing and research and development footprint in the U.S. BeiGene will create hundreds of skilled high-tech jobs at the site by the end of 2025. New Jersey is a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D with nine of the top 10 R&D companies in the world having a presence in the state. New Jersey boasts one of the country’s leading biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforces, and its infrastructure and connectivity ensure access to major markets around the world.
“I am thrilled by BeiGene’s contribution to our state’s thriving biopharmaceutical sector,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “The opening of BeiGene’s flagship campus underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and creating high-tech jobs in the Garden State. We look forward to the positive impact BeiGene will have on our economy and the advancements they will bring to cancer treatment. This significant investment highlights New Jersey’s role as a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and development. We are proud to support BeiGene’s mission to develop affordable and accessible treatments for cancer patients worldwide.”
The site features approximately 400,000 square feet of dedicated commercial-stage biologic pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity with space to expand over time, allowing flexibility as BeiGene’s pipeline continues to mature. The facility adds to BeiGene’s late-stage research and clinical development capabilities, which have enabled the Company’s fast rise to global oncology leadership. BeiGene has built one of the industry’s deepest and most compelling oncology pipelines, addressing 80 percent of the world’s cancers with innovative modalities such as targeted degraders and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), in addition to monoclonal antibodies and traditional small molecules. The new facility builds on BeiGene’s existing capabilities, enabling the Company to produce at scale, thereby reducing costs, ensuring supply chain resiliency, avoiding global disruptions, protecting capacity and rapidly adapting to the latest innovative modalities.
“I am excited to welcome BeiGene to Hopewell Township. BeiGene’s new cutting-edge pharmaceutical facility represents a significant investment in our community’s future. The life-saving medicines made right here in Hopewell will not only enhance global cancer treatment, but will also create good-paying, high-tech jobs and strengthen our local economy,” said Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning. “We look forward to the company’s continued success in Hopewell Township.”
BeiGene recognizes that human health and the health of the planet are intrinsically linked, and the Company is committed to reducing our environmental impact. For this reason, the Company has invested in sustainability measures both in the buildings and surrounding 42 acres, including a heating and cooling system that uses recycled wastewater from the onsite wastewater treatment plant for the cooling towers.
24, Jul 2024
Lifezone Metals Produces First-Ever Nickel, Copper and Cobalt from Kabanga Nickel Project
July 24, 2024,New York, United States : Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Mike Adams, are pleased to announce that Lifezone has produced nickel, copper and cobalt cathode samples via the semi-continuous pilot scale refinery test work underway at the Company’s Simulus Laboratory in Perth, Australia. The metals were produced from flotation concentrate derived from borehole core samples at the Kabanga Nickel Project, located in north-west Tanzania.
This milestone marks the first metal ever produced from Kabanga mineralization since the deposit’s initial discovery in 1975 by the United Nations Development Program.
Mr. Showalter stated: “Achieving the first-ever production of refined nickel, copper and cobalt cathode from the Kabanga Nickel Project marks a historic milestone for the Project and for Lifezone. This accomplishment, resulting from extensive test work at our in-house laboratory, reflects our commitment to innovation and bringing this world-class resource to market. It lays a strong foundation for the future of Kabanga and the Kahama Refinery to ensure high-quality, sustainable metals production in Tanzania.”
Dr. Mike Adams added: “The production of nickel, copper and cobalt cathode samples from the Kabanga Nickel Project is a groundbreaking achievement by our team at Simulus Laboratory. This success highlights the effectiveness of our hydrometallurgical techniques and our commitment to sustainable metal production. The pilot plant’s performance has been exemplary, closely matching our process simulation models, and we are optimistic about the positive impact this will have on the Kabanga Nickel Project and the future operations at the Kahama Refinery.”
Extensive batch, locked-cycle and semi-continuous pilot plant test work for processing of Kabanga flotation concentrate into refined nickel, copper and cobalt metals has been undertaken to confirm design criteria for the Kahama refinery. The pilot plant has performed as expected and is consistent with various process simulation models, both internal and vendor supplied. Leach extractions were high and consistent with previously announced figures, with data analysis, mass balancing and Quality Assurance / Quality Control activities ongoing. Full product assays are currently pending.
Simulus is a globally preeminent hydrometallurgical laboratory, testing, and engineering design group. By bringing their highly trained technicians and engineers and assets into Lifezone in 2023, Lifezone has been able to shorten laboratory testing times, avoid regular delays that can occur when using external laboratories, maintain IP confidentiality, and better control costs.
24, Jul 2024
SNIA SCSI Trade Association Forum and INCITS/SCSI Unveil 24G+ SAS
Santa Clara, CA, July 24, 2024 — SNIA SCSI Trade Association Forum (STA) and the INCITS/SCSI standards organization announce significant advancements in data storage technology with the launch of 24G+ SAS (Serial Attached SCSI). This step represents multiple years of contributions from STA and T10 member companies, working cooperatively to expand the SAS specification for substantial industry benefit.
24G+ SAS Features:
• Command Duration Limits (CDLs): Control of latencies, also known as Open Compute Project Fast Fail (this feature specifically geared for HDDs, and hyperscale applications).
• Format with Presets (next generation SMR): Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) reduction, relative to SMR or CMR, where a device can support multiple formats that previously required customized devices, thus reducing inventory requirements for customers and suppliers (this feature specifically geared for HDDs, and hyperscale applications).
• Logical Depopulation: Ability to identify bad platters and logically remove them from data set (this feature specifically geared for HDDs, and hyperscale applications).
• Rebuild assist for SSDs: Rebuild assist allows discovery of logical blocks that are not readable and therefore need to be rebuilt from an alternate source.
• Persistent Connections: Opens the connection and leaves it open, so this eliminates some of the overhead for additional opens and closes. Optimizes performance by removing this overhead (for high performance SSDs).
“Tried and true SAS technology continues its march forward, continuing to innovate data storage. 24G+ SAS provides features that help hyperscale and enterprise servers alike,” said Tom Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates. “These enhancements promise improved efficiency and scalability, marking a notable progression in storage technology.”
“24G+ SAS is a big step forward for our industry and continues to demonstrate the value of SAS technology in the broader scope of data storage. These key features span hard disk drives and SSDs and benefit hyperscalers, as well as traditional servers and storage,” said Cameron T. Brett, Chair, SNIA STA Forum Board of Directors. “SAS and SCSI have been around for more than 30 years, delivering high performance, reliability, and scalability to data centers, and 24G+ SAS continues this taking data storage to the next level.”
“The T10 Technical Committee is proud to contribute to the development of 24G+ SAS, a milestone that will drive the future of storage technology,” added Bill Martin, Chair, T10 standards organization (INCITS/SCSI). “This achievement reflects our commitment to advancing industry standards and ensuring interoperability.”
Innovations in the specification span all aspects of 24G+ SAS, and include the specifications that have been released since SAS-4:
INCITS 546-2021: Information Technology – SCSI Architecture Model – 6 (SAM-6)
INCITS 502-2019: Information Technology – SCSI Primary Commands – 5 (SPC-5)
INCITS 506-2021: Information Technology – SCSI Block Commands – 4 (SBC-4)
INCITS 550-2023: Information Technology – Zone Block Commands – 2 (ZBC-2)
INCITS 554-2023: Information Technology – SAS Protocol Layer – 5 (SPL-5)
INCITS 567-2023: Information Technology – Serial Attached SCSI – 4.1 (SAS-4.1)
INCITS 551-2019: Information Technology – SCSI RDMA Protocol-2 (SRP-2)
INCITS 503-2022: Information Technology – SCSI Stream Commands – 5 (SSC-5)
INCITS 555-2020: Information Technology – SCSI Enclosure Services – 4 (SES-4)
In addition to the functional enhancements of 24G+ SAS, SAS continues to be compatible with the Serial ATA interconnect (SATA). This allows the rich management capability of SAS to support multiple device types and functions, such as:
· High performance 24G+ SAS SSDs, HDDs,
· Value-focused SATA HDDs, Value SAS SSDs,
· High performance SAS Storage appliances (for example, JBODs and arrays), and
· High performance SAS tape drives and tape libraries.
24, Jul 2024
Venus Effect Celebrates Official Selection at Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Atlanta, GA, July 24, 2024 –The Andrew Burn helmed sci-fi indie blockbuster “Venus Effect,” produced by Skyframe Pictures along with partner studios Funarios and Cold Turkey, is proud to announce the film’s official selection at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival. Starring Lonnie Smith (Funarios), Jamal Morant (Jamal The Creative), Blaire Najal, Vanessa D. Fant, and many other stars, the film will continue to captivate audiences on screen in Atlanta before going international on the forthcoming film festival circuit.
The film is set to screen at the Limelight Theater on Sunday, August 18, at 8:30 PM in Theater 2.
This selection for “Venus Effect” marks another milestone for the Atlanta-based film studio Skyframe Pictures and its partners Funarios and Cold Turkey Management. This film is also an achievement to the talented cast and crew, as this project solidifies its status as a significant entry in the science fiction genre.
24, Jul 2024
As Hurricane Season 2024 Kicks Off, AAA Tree Service Encourages People to Prepare by Trimming and Removing Trees from their Homestand Businesses
New York, NY, July 24, 2024 — MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, JULY 23, 2024 – When homeowners and residents in Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn Counties Google “tree service near me”, AAA Tree Service is at the top of the list. That’s because AAA Tree Service is an industry leader in the local tree care services market. This year’s hurricane season is already underway, and AAA Tree Service is working to encourage people to take care of trees now before it’s too late. Trees often fall on houses and businesses, and the number of trees and limbs that fall on structures increases when a storm is involved. Trees fall for a number of reasons, including old age addling-term weather conditions, and when these factors are coupled with stormy weather, the odds of a tree falling are much higher. Falling trees can cause big damages to homes every year, AAA Tree Service reminds people that the best way to ensure their safety is totaled down trees that have the potential to fall on their homes and property. This year’s hurricane season started on June 1, 2024, and has proven to be an active year for bad weather. Storms have swept the nation, and the East coast has been no exception. Now, AAA Tree Service is stepping up to formally encourage people to take care of suspicious looking trees for once and for all. AAA Tree Service offers a solution for tree maintenance services in and around the Manhattan, New York, area, with a host of comprehensive tree care services that include tree trimming, tree pruning, and tree removal. In addition, AAA Tree Service provides professional stump removal to ensure all evidence of a once-standing tree is removed. AAA Tree Service is fully licensed and bonded for the peace of mind of its clients. The staff at AAA Tree Service is comprised of trained, certified, and experienced arborists who work one-on-one with each client to deliver the proper care for each tree at hand. Stringent safety protocols are in place to ensure the height of safety at every step. The team at AAA Tree Service uses the best tools and equipment available today to offer locally leading tree pruning, trimming, and removal for Suffolk County, Nassau County, Bronx County, Queens, and surrounding areas. In addition to taking appointments during regular business hours, the team at AAA Tree Service is proud to offer 24/7 around the clock emergency tree services for incidents related to storms and other damages. AAA Tree Service also offers the best prices on its services, as well as fast turnaround times. As the 2024 hurricane season kicks off, the NOAA has already predicted an 85%chanceof an abnormally active Atlantic hurricane season. This underscores the need for people and businesses to take care of trees now before disaster strikes. This hurricane season, anyone interested in having a tree service performed can contact AAA Tree Service to get a free estimate. Learn more now and request a free estimate by visiting https://www.aaatreeserviceny.com/. ABOUT AAA TREE SERVICE AAA Tree Service provides tree pruning, tree trimming, tree removal services, emergency tree service, and more for individuals and businesses in Bronx County, Queens County, and Nassau County and the surrounding areas.
24, Jul 2024
Individual Giving Anchors the Nonprofit Ecosystem, Even in Times of Growing Polarization
New York, NY, July 24, 2024 — The GivingTuesday Data Commons released The Giving Bridge: Lookback at 2023 Trends in Global Generosity, its fourth annual exploration of global giving trends, today. This comprehensive report offers an in-depth analysis of generosity worldwide, aiming to foster a more effective and evidence-driven social sector.
The report’s holistic view of global giving in 2023 reflects research and analysis derived from current Data Commons initiatives and partnerships, cross-referenced against findings by other leading sector analysts. The Giving Bridge goes beyond familiar philanthropic metrics, often narrowly focused on financial donations to charities, to also report on giving money, time, items, and voice in many different contexts, including giving to community groups and non-family individuals.
Last year, the Lookback Report highlighted the need for the social sector to evolve beyond traditional scarcity-driven funding models, suggesting more inclusive and resilient engagement approaches. This year’s Lookback Report continues this journey, presenting a wide variety of giving behavior metrics across global regions and communities along with relevant insights and new recommendations.
Key findings include:
–The Giving Bridge is Real: Amidst global concerns about polarization and social cohesion, the data shows that most people are willing to give across ideological, lifestyle, and community boundaries.
–Need for Non-Profit Adaptation: Although there are declining trends in monetary donations and participation rates, most people remain open and ready to help those in need. In other words, the giving ecosystem is as robust as ever, and it appears increasingly clear that it is non-profits who must adapt and redesign their relationship to giving to overcome the steady declines in donors and dollars.
–Diversify for Impact and Resilience: The social sector as a whole is not inviting enough different kinds of people into its support ecosystem, whether as donors, volunteers or cause supporters. By focusing on high-net worth individuals, many other potential donors – including many highly generous albeit less wealthy individuals – are excluded. Tapping into existing giving ecosystems in client communities is a smart long-term strategy to increase resilience and impact.
“This is such exciting and important work because we’re really beginning to see a new way forward for the nonprofit sector, where doom and gloom about declining dollars and donors has intensified competition rather than driving innovation,” said GivingTuesday’s Chief Data Officer Woodrow Rosenbaum. “We’re convinced that the more we learn about how generosity really works in the world around us, the more opportunities we will discover to harness and cultivate giving in all its forms, increasing impact, engagement and inclusion.”
This report could not have been produced without the support of the GivingTuesday Data Commons’ many partners. The full report and the Data Commons’ extensive data assets are all available for free on the GivingTuesday Data Commons platform. These resources provide valuable insights for non-profits, fundraisers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of local and global generosity.
24, Jul 2024
Douglas Launches Separate Assembly Line for Hermetic 38999 Connectors with Quick Lead Times
Randolph, NJ, July 24, 2024 — Douglas Electrical Components, a leading U.S. manufacturer of hermetic solutions for power and signal transmission, today announced the launch of a dedicated line for Series I and III (Box Mount and Jam Nut), hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 connectors. This new development aims to provide quick lead times and enhanced customization flexibility to meet the diverse needs of clients across various industries, including aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
“Our new MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are suitable for applications demanding performance in vacuum and pressure conditions operating in harsh environments,” said Greg Montrose, Marketing Director at Douglas Electrical Components. “The combination of features allows for a wider range of design possibilities while maintaining the high reliability our customers expect.”
Key Features of their Hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors:
Douglas Electrical Components specializes in converting standard MIL-DTL-38999 connectors into hermetically sealed assemblies. Their offerings include:
· Standard Hermetic MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors: Available in Series I and III configurations (Box Mount and Jam Nut Connector), these connectors are designed for signal and power applications. They offer ultimate design flexibility in pin counts, materials, mounting types, and feedthrough connection types.
· Customization Options: Customers can choose from various series, shell types, finishes, over 70 insert arrangements, contact types, and keying. We can incorporate any mechanical or electrical configuration using a proprietary process and ASTM E-595-93 rated epoxy to meet specific needs.
· Lightweight and Durable: Their connectors are designed to be lightweight yet robust, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments. They undergo 100% hermeticity testing with NIST traceability.
· Quick Lead Times: The new product line allows for faster production and delivery, ensuring that their customers can meet their project timelines in 4-6 weeks.
24, Jul 2024
PurpleTV, a Center-Progressive Political TV Channel, Launches in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH, July 24, 2024 –PurpleTV, a center-progressive political channel whose tagline is “Where Red meets Blue. And Blue meets Red,” has launched on Channel 25.1 in Columbus, Ohio on TV Station WXOH. PurpleTV programming airs on 25.1 during prime time from 7pm – 11pm, Monday – Friday. It will expand to other states and markets over the coming weeks. www.purpletv.com/live
Ohio is a swing state, and in the past, voters there have swung for Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton. Most of the City of Columbus is in Ohio’s 3rd Congressional District, as is Ohio State University, which is 2024 Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance’s alma mater. The 3rd District is solidly Democratic and if Vance was still there, PurpleTV’s signal would surely go over his head.
“Purple people want to get on with their lives. They want politicians to work together and compromise to move the nation forward,” said PurpleTV’s President, Matthew Davidge. “They don’t want angry performance artists.”
PurpleTV successfully launched in Milwaukee on June 27th, before the Republican National Convention. So far, the network has forged a content partnership with Madison-based Civic Media, and also airs videos from political commentator David Pakman. PurpleTV is now poised for further expansion beyond Milwaukee and Columbus to other TV markets including West Palm Beach, Florida.
Not a conventional TV watching experience, PurpleTV more closely resembles an internet feed or social media stream and is a place for viewers to perch briefly during commercial breaks on other channels. Viewing is designed to be measured in seconds, not minutes.
24, Jul 2024
BeSingular Champions Future Skills with Innovative German University Collaboration
24th July 2024 New Delhi, Delhi, India BeSingular, a leading platform for future skills development, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the prestigious University of Technology, Dresden to offer students an unparalleled educational experience in technology and innovation. Renowned for its eminence and unwavering commitment to quality, TU Dresden fosters a spirit of innovation. This dedication translates into rigorous academic standards, ensuring an exceptional educational experience.
Germany’s distinguished culture and conducive environment was a compelling factor in BeSingular’s decision to establish this groundbreaking partnership. Unlike the systems elsewhere, Germany’s approach aligns with BeSingular’s ethos of innovation, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds can access world-class learning experiences and pioneering practices.
“We are thrilled to join forces with TU Dresden to provide our learners with an exceptional educational journey, coupled with its technological prowess and innovative spirit, creating an ideal environment for our program focused on future skills,” said Nitesh Jain, Founder & CEO of BeSingular. “This collaboration opens doors to a world-class curriculum crafted by industry specialists and delivered by renowned professors, fostering a transformative learning environment,” he added.
The BeSingular Future Leaders Program (BeSingular FLP) at TU Dresden offers students a holistic educational experience. Participants will reside on campus, gaining early exposure to university life and accessing state-of-the-art facilities. They will have the unique opportunity to engage with top professors, visit industry-leading companies, and collaborate with national and international peers. TU Dresden holds a distinguished reputation as a university of eminence, further underscoring the significance of the collaboration.
“We aim to transcend traditional learning paradigms by empowering our learners with future fluencies and essential values and giving them a chance to engage with leading experts, visit industry facilities, and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their global perspective and professional network,” added Dr. Thomas Köhler, Professor at Dresden University of Technology.
Being the only Indo-German program of its kind, the program offers a transformative learning experience that goes beyond textbooks for students between grades 9 to 12. The last date to enter the program is 29th April’24 for the India Chapter, and 10th April’24 for the India+Germany Chapter.
