Corpay Cross-Border Named the Official B2B FX Partner for AEG Presents UK in Europe

July 24, 2024,Toronto, Canada : Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with AEG Presents UK, a global leader in live music and events, to become the Official B2B Foreign Exchange (FX) Partner of AEG Presents in Europe.

Through this partnership, AEG Presents UK will gain access to and utilise Corpay Cross Border’s innovative solutions to help mitigate foreign exchange exposure from their day-to-day business needs. Additionally, Corpay Cross-Border’s award-winning platform will enable them to manage their global payments from a single point of access.

“The Corpay Cross-Border team is thrilled to become the Official B2B FX Partner of AEG Presents UK in Europe,” said Brad Loder, Chief Marketing Officer, Corpay Cross-Border Solutions. “This is a significant milestone for Corpay’s global partnership program evolution, as it further expands our footprint within the world of live music, events, and entertainment. With our strong focus on growing the Corpay brand, as well as our currency risk management business globally, we are elated to partner with AEG Presents, a global leader in live music and events.”

Stephen Van Dyk, Vice President & Finance Director, AEG Presents UK said: “We are looking forward to working with Corpay and utilising their platform and services.”

FPT Software and Project Management Institute Forge Strategic Partnership, Driving Talent Development and Innovation

July 24, 2024,Hanoi, Vietnam : Global leading IT company FPT Software recently signed a large-scale Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the world’s leading organization for project management, the Project Management Institute (PMI). This partnership aims to bridge skill gaps within the technology industry and foster innovation worldwide.

Under this agreement, PMI commits to supporting FPT Software in creating and implementing a comprehensive career-long learning and development framework for its employees. PMI will also share the most up-to-date project management principles and standards so that FPT Software can ensure quality control of its in-house training programs.

In 2024, FPT Software aims to achieve 555 certifications for its project managers, including 500 Project Management Professional (PMP) certificates, 50 Program Management Professional (PgMP) certificates, and 5 Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certificates. In three years, FPT Software plans to obtain a total of 2,600 PMI certifications. These project management certifications are the gold standard in project management, recognized by organizations worldwide. This not only validates the expertise of FPT Software’s workforce but also enhances their professional recognition globally, boosting FPT Software’s credibility when engaging with potential customers, leading to improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

“FPT Software has over 2,300 project managers, and we always prioritize the continuous development and enhancement of skills and knowledge for our project management professionals. The partnership with PMI sets the premise for us to standardize delivery between offshore, nearshore, and onshore operations, and strengthen our service consistency and reliability across different geographies. By aligning our processes with PMI’s internationally recognized standards, we can better meet the diverse needs of our global clientele and further solidify our position as a trusted partner in digital transformation,” said Vu Tien Dat, FPT Software’s Chief Delivery Officer.

SoHyun Kang, Regional Managing Director – Asia Pacific, PMI said, “It gives us great pleasure to collaborate with FPT Software to nurture talent and bridge the skill gap to meet the industry demands of supporting technology and innovation development in Vietnam and globally. PMI is committed to empowering project professionals with globally recognized certifications, standards, online courses, thought leadership and tools that can help them in their career journey of learning and development. We welcome FPT Software to our vibrant and growing project professionals’ community which is at the core of what we do at PMI. We harness the power of our community to consistently add value to the profession.”

Veet Unveils Its Revolutionary Veet Pure Range with Brand Ambassador Sara Ali Khan

July 24, 2024,New Delhi, Delhi, India : Veet®, the leader~ in depilatory products, announces the launch of its groundbreaking new range, Veet Pure, at an exclusive event held in Mumbai today. The event was graced by Bollywood sensation and Veet brand ambassador, Sara Ali Khan, who unveiled the product to an enthusiastic audience of influencers and beauty enthusiasts. This innovative product line marks a significant milestone for Veet, promising a salon-smooth finish in just 5 minutes^ and offering consumers a no-compromise solution for hair removal.

Veet is set to enhance the hair removal process with the new range of Veet Pure made with natural extracts such as organic aloe vera, rose extracts, and mint extracts. Veet Pure is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern women who seek effective and gentle hair removal solutions. The new product stands out with its gentle yet effective formula, addressing common concerns associated with hair removal creams, such as foul smell.

Actress and Brand Ambassador Sara Ali Khan expressed her excitement at the launch, “I have always been an integral part of the Veet family and have witnessed how it has always catered to the needs of modern women. Hair removal can be such a task, we don’t necessarily have the time to indulge in time-consuming salon appointments every time. Veet Pure is a game-changer for women who want an easy and effective hair removal solution that’s also gentle on the skin.”

Speaking on the occasion, Kanika Kalra, Regional Marketing Director, Health, Reckitt South Asia said, “At Reckitt, we aim to deliver the best user experience that addresses consumers’ interests, with a sharp focus on constant innovation and excellence. We’re proud to introduce a product that combines effectiveness with gentle care, reflecting our mission to enhance women’s lives. With the new Veet Pure, we aim to deliver the superior choice of hair removal to all the women who want a hassle-free experience with a salon-smooth finish every time. We understand the importance of gentle, effective, and convenient hair removal options, and Veet Pure delivers just that. Our consistent efforts to innovate ensure that we provide the best products to our consumers.”

Veet Pure provides consumers with smooth, moisturized, and visibly glowing skin in just 5 minutes^, setting a new standard in hair removal solutions. Additionally, it helps in exfoliating your skin, providing a comprehensive beauty solution without compromising on quality. The all-new Veet Pure packaging further enhances the appeal of this revolutionary range, emphasizing Veet’s commitment to innovation and quality.

Veet Pure is now available nationwide, inviting consumers to experience the salon smooth finish at home, at a starting price of INR 54 for 15 grams.

KBI Biopharma Extends and Expands Commercial Contract with Leading Global Pharmaceutical Company

July 24, 2024,Durham, N.C., United States : KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company and global cGMP contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that it has extended and expanded its manufacturing contract with a leading global pharmaceutical company. Originally initiated in 2020, the renewed contract extends through 2029 with a notable amendment that outlines a purchase commitment for two therapeutic products representing an incremental value of approximately $250 million through the end of the renewed term.

In addition, KBI, in late June, completed a successful regulatory inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of its mammalian operation in Durham, North Carolina. This regulatory inspection enables the company’s North Carolina operations to begin providing a mammalian drug substance commercially to one of its key strategic customers. It also demonstrates KBI’s ability to act as a preferred partner for large volume commercial therapeutic manufacturing.

“As KBI continues fulfilling its commitment to our customers in helping solve their complex manufacturing challenges, this commercial contract extension allows us to demonstrate our approach as a next-generation CDMO,” said J.D. Mowery, President and CEO of KBI Biopharma. “With this agreement as well as our successful FDA regulatory inspection, we’re driving breakthroughs in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing that help bring new therapies to market.”

He concluded, “By establishing these trusted, long-term partnerships with global pharmaceutical leaders, we’re able to positively impact the lives of patients worldwide.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

As Hurricane Season 2024 Kicks Off, AAA Tree Service Encourages People to Prepare by Trimming and Removing Trees from their Homestand Businesses

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