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LambdaTest, a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, has launched a suite of new features to KaneAI - the world’s first end-to-end software testing agent designed to streamline further and elevate the testing experience. These updates introduce expanded capabilities across web, API, and mobile app testing, making KaneAI an all-in-one solution for development and quality engineering teams aiming to optimize quality at speed. Among the most impactful new features is the support for native app testing on Android and iOS real devices, enabling teams to test mobile applications directly within KaneAI to get automation scripts created. This addition provides greater coverage and consistency across both mobile and web environments, which is essential in today’s multi-platform landscape. The new JavaScript Execution feature lets users add and run custom JavaScript within their web tests, providing extra control and flexibility for testing unique scenarios. With the new Scroll in Element

Automation solutions provider, PCE Automation Ltd completes its second acquisition in just two years, with north Lincolnshire-based vision inspection and web conversion provider, Olmec-UK being the latest addition to its expanding portfolio. The acquisition was a strategic choice, allowing PCE Automation to strengthen its existing presence within the Life Science sector by bringing vision inspection and web conversion capabilities into its offering. PCE plans to diversify into new market segments within the medical device arena, such as Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy and Continence Care, Drug Delivery Systems, and Ocular. James Cook, CEO of PCE Automation said, “The acquisition of Olmec is a key milestone in delivering on our strategic business vision and goal of being a one-stop shop for medical clients. It will allow us to offer a full turnkey solution for our customers, helping to reduce complexity, time to market, friction costs, CapEx, and downtime throughout the full value chain.” T

Novotech, the global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotech companies to accelerate the development of advanced and novel therapeutics at every phase, shares new insights into the global clinical trial landscape for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), further reinforcing its leadership in oncology research. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241115682139/en/ DLBCL is the most prevalent and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), accounting for 30-40% of cases worldwide. Its heterogeneity, characterized by key subtypes like Germinal Center B-cell (GCB) and Activated B-cell (ABC), poses significant challenges in treatment. Novotech’s latest analysis highlights these complexities while highlighting ongoing advancements in therapeutic strategies to address this aggressive disease. Key Insights from DLBCL Clinical Trials Since 2019, more than 1,500 clinical t

Global technology corporation FPT and Global ICT leader Ericsson have entered a partnership to accelerate 5G adoption and drive advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. This collaboration is set to create a foundation for an international partnership to accelerate 5G adoption across enterprises. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241115607349/en/ The partnership signing ceremony took place during FPT Techday 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Photo: Business Wire) The partnership will initially focus on developing applications that showcase the potential of 5G in key areas, including advanced monitoring in healthcare, enhanced manufacturing solutions, as well as augmented and virtual reality for retail. Through these initiatives, both companies will establish dedicated efforts in Vietnam to foster innovations in AI and digital transformation. By partnering with a global leader in 5

Reply, a global systems integrator and SAP Gold Partner, is proud to announce its recognition in Forrester’s SAP Services Landscape. Reply believes this recognition among notable providers highlights the extensive experience and capabilities of its SAP-dedicated companies: Syskoplan Reply, 4brands Reply, Power Reply, Sprint Reply, and Portaltech Reply. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241115309552/en/ Reply is proud to announce its recognition in Forrester’s SAP Services Landscape for Q3 2024. (Photo: Business Wire) In its report, Forrester, a leading global research and advisory firm, “defines SAP services providers as: SAP-certified services partners that are global systems integrators and/or regional firms trained extensively on SAP products and solutions and that possess the expertise to deliver SAP-products-related strategy and business consulting, design, product implementation, systems integration, testi

Oakio, a global leader in eco-friendly and high-performance wood-plastic composite (WPC) products, announces its participation in BAU 2025, the world's premier trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems. The exhibition will take place from January 13 to 17, 2025, at the Messe München Exhibition Center in Munich, Germany. BAU 2025 is renowned for attracting top professionals from the construction, architecture, and building materials sectors. Oakio will be exhibiting at Hall A5, Stand 135, where visitors can explore a variety of cutting-edge WPC solutions that combine sustainability, durability, and low-maintenance benefits. "We are excited to showcase our innovative WPC products at BAU 2025," said Juno Zhong, Marketing Director at Oakio. "With growing demand for sustainable materials in construction, Oakio's WPC solutions offer the perfect balance of eco-friendliness and performance. We look forward to meeting with professionals from around the world and demonstrating how our

Trade Republic, Europe's largest savings platform, has reached the next milestone: Since the introduction of the interest offer in January 2023, over 1 billion euro in interest has been passed on to customers across Europe. For several months now, Trade Republic has been setting a new standard in the banking industry by passing the full ECB interest rates directly through to its customers. The average European household loses over 700 euro per year by not receiving enough interest on their cash deposits according to the latest figures shared from the European Central Bank. "It's a wide belief that banks only serve their needs and neglect the customer. With Trade Republic we strive to change that. We pursue to offer the most attractive banking offering, fair and transparent. That's why we pass the full ECB interest rate to our customers on every euro held, uncapped and with no time limit. While all other banks keep a margin to themselves, introduce hidden conditions and time limits", sa

Lenovo GroupLimited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), together with its subsidiaries (‘the Group’), today announced Q2 results for fiscal year 2024/25, reporting significant increases and growth in net income, year-on-year revenue growth for the 4th consecutive quarter, and strong double-digit year-on-year revenue increases from all its business groups. Group revenue increased 24% year-on-year to US$17.9 billion. Net income was up 48% year-on-year to US$404 million on a non-Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (non-HKFRS)[1] basis, and non-PC revenue mix was up five points year-to-year to 46%. The Group’s results reflect its clear strategy, operational excellence, investment in R&D, innovations in hybrid AI, and global footprint. The Group’s hybrid AI strategy and years of continuous investment in R&D and innovations are paying off, with its first phase of AI PCs, launched in China in May 2024, already reaching double digit share of its total notebook shipments in the China market. Recent l

Celltrion (KRX:068270), a global biopharmaceutical leader, announced its acquisition of iQone Healthcare Switzerland, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on distribution, sales, and marketing in Switzerland. The acquisition, expected to close by Q4, 2024, represents a significant milestone in Celltrion’s European expansion strategy. Upon completion, iQone Healthcare Switzerland will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Celltrion Healthcare Hungary Kft. The deal will also provide Celltrion access to in-licensing opportunities, further strengthening its pipeline of innovative therapies. Taehun Ha, Head of Europe and Vice President of Celltrion, Inc., emphasized the acquisition’s importance, stating, “This move represents a strategic shift in our growth strategy. While we have successfully built direct sales networks, we are now leveraging acquisitions to accelerate our European expansion. With a distribution network spanning more than 20 regions, we are well-positioned to compete i

HTEC, a global digital engineering and product development company, is pleased to announce its appointment of Alex Dukic as chief digital officer (CDO) and Lawrence Whittle as chief strategy officer (CSO) to continue its digital transformation and refine strategic direction. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114187505/en/ With Alex and Lawrence on board, HTEC will continue to innovate its digital strategies, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth across industries. (Photo: Business Wire) As a former VP of R&D Digital Ventures at Boston Scientific and one-time partner at BCG Digital Ventures, Alex brings extensive digital experience over a 25-year career at technology startups, high-growth mid-sized companies, corporate investment firms, and incubation market leaders. At Boston Scientific, Alex was responsible for driving strategy and building innovative digital products and services. He al

SoSafe, Europe’s leading security awareness and human risk management solution, unveiled a suite of innovations at its flagship conference, HuFiCon. These advancements empower organisations on their journey to building proactive, positive security cultures. SoSafe’s new solutions feature AI-driven personalisation and actionable human risk intelligence, enabling security teams to drive behavioural change and mitigate evolving risks amid today’s complex cyber threats. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114007521/en/ SoSafe APIs enable customers to customise dashboards in preferred tools, automate reporting, and gain real-time insights. Copyright: SoSafe GmbH “Our latest enhancements aren’t just upgrades; they’re a revolutionary leap for organisations determined to elevate their cybersecurity resilience,” said Niklas Hellemann, psychologist and CEO at SoSafe. “As cyber threats grow more sophisticated – fueled by

The X-ray Laboratory of Rigaku Corporation, a Rigaku Holdings Group company and a global solution partner for X-ray analysis (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; president and CEO: Jun Kawakami; “Rigaku”), has developed the Total X-ray Scattering and RMC Modeling Method (“TXS-RMC”). TXS-RMC is a powerful technology that clarifies the atomic-scale 3D structure of amorphous carbon1. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114051433/en/ The structural model of amorphous carbon (left), estimated by TXS-RMC using SmartLab (right) (Graphic: Business Wire) TXS-RMC facilitates deeper understanding of the structure and function of not only amorphous materials but also crystalline materials. It is also expected to contribute to improved performance in battery devices and accelerating the development of advanced functional materials for the transmission of gases, fluids and electricity. 1: “Amorphous” is defined as, of a material,

For the first time, Allianz placed among the 25 World's Best Workplaces 2024™ at #17. The respected annual employer ranking conducted by Great Place To Work® measures trust in employers and is based on anonymous employee feedback. This first-ever global ranking for Allianz Group is on top of the 52 individual Allianz entities that have already been recognized by Great Place To Work® in the 2023-2024 survey cycle. “This ranking is a powerful acknowledgment of Allianz’s continuous investment in creating a workplace where employees are valued and can perform at their best. High-trust workplaces like ours encourage stronger employee motivation and retention. In this environment, our people are better able serve our customers with excellence, expertise, and care,” said Oliver Bäte, Chairman of the Board of Management of Allianz SE. These results are a testament to Allianz’s people-centric workplace strategy that prioritizes employee wellbeing, engagement, trust, and collaboration. The strat

NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, today released the first results of its extensive original research that reveals “playtime is over” for GenAI. The results overwhelmingly found that leaders are turning their focus from experimentation to long-term use cases that transform business performance, workplace culture, compliance, safety and sustainability. The study, “Global GenAI Report: How organizations are mastering their GenAI destiny in 2025,” found that almost all leaders surveyed already have invested in GenAI, and 83% have established “expert” or “robust” GenAI teams. Top use cases for GenAI include: Personalized service recommendations and knowledge management Quality control Research and Development (R&D) “The future is clear. Generative AI is more than just another tool – it’s a transformative force,” said Yutaka Sasaki, President and Chief Executive Officer, NTT DATA Group. “As we move beyond experimentation, a tension emerges: move too fast, and we ri

Andersen Global strengthens its platform in New Zealand through a Collaboration Agreement with Three Sixty Capital Partners, a strategic M&A advisory firm based in Auckland. Founded in 2012, Three Sixty Capital Partners is a trusted leader in business sales and acquisitions services for mid-market companies in New Zealand and Australia, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and equity raising for mid-market businesses in New Zealand and Australasia. The firm’s four partners – Greg Young, Richard Wood, Peter Jeffs, and Mark Smitheram -- bring extensive, hands-on experience and deep industry insights to a diverse client base that includes private equity firms, tax advisors, legal professionals, and mid-market companies. The firm’s sector expertise includes FMCG, technology, infrastructure, and logistics. “Our collaboration with Andersen Global will deliver enhanced value to businesses seeking specialized M&A services across New Zealand and Australia,” said Greg Young, co-founder and par

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced the launch of Brightcove Marketing Studio for Sales, a new solution that empowers global sales teams to create and deploy personalized video content with ease, maximizing the impact of video on customer engagement and sales. This centrally managed video engagement platform gives companies control over brand and quality standards while providing unified measurement and insights across content and touchpoints. It empowers sales teams to create personalized video experiences for prospects and customers, enhancing global engagement without needing video production expertise. “Brightcove Marketing Studio for Sales was developed in close collaboration with a leading global real estate organization with thousands of brokers, giving us deep insight into the unique needs of large, distributed sales teams," said Jim Norton, Chief Revenue Officer at Brightcove. "Working alongside our customers, we cr

In a spectacular achievement for public health, Sweden has announced reaching near smoke-free status with smoking prevalence dropping to just 5.3 percent across the general population. Even more remarkable is the 4.5 percent rate among citizens who have experienced Swedish policies throughout their lives, significantly outpacing European Union targets. A new report by We Are Innovation reveals the keys to Sweden's success: a unique “Triple-A” approach combining Accessibility, Acceptability, and Affordability of innovative nicotine alternatives. The analysis shows that European migrants in Sweden have a smoking rate of only 7.8 percent, compared to 24 percent in their home countries, demonstrating the effectiveness of Swedish policies across cultural boundaries. “Sweden's achievement is about reimagining how societies can address public health challenges through innovation,” says Federico N. Fernández, CEO of We Are Innovation. “The dramatic reduction in smoking rates, particularly amon

Novotech, the global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO), has published its latest whitepaper, offering in-depth analysis and emerging trends and advancements within the rapidly evolving field of cell and gene therapies. The report provides critical insights into the growth of clinical trials, innovations and strategic opportunities, shaping the future of this field. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114441933/en/ Key Highlights from the Report: Global Clinical Trial Expansion: Over 1,500 drug candidates in development across phases 0 to III. CAR-T therapies account for 32% of the pipeline, primarily targeting hematological cancers. The global trial landscape experienced a 32.5% growth from 2019 to 2023, with Asia-Pacific leading in trial activity (44% of all trials). Oncology Focus: CAR-T and CAR-NK therapies represent ~30% of all cell and gene trials, with a strong focus on solid and

Today, the Board of Directors of Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] approved the results as at 30 September 2024. The Group's consolidated turnover in the first nine months of the year reached €1,666.9 million, an increase of 7.7% compared to €1,548.0 million recorded on 30 September 2023. The indicators for the period are positive. Consolidated EBITDA was €275.5 million, equal to 16.5% of the consolidated revenues. As of September 2023 EBITDA was €235.8 million. EBIT, from January to September, reached €224.2 million, equal to 13.4% of the consolidated revenues. The corresponding 2003 figure was €187.7 million. Pre-tax profit, from January to September 2024, was €216.0 million, equal to 13.0% of the revenues. As of September 2023 pre-tax profit stood at €170.3 million. For the third quarter of the year, the Group’s performance is positive, with consolidated turnover for the period of €552.6 million compared to €509.1 million of the third quarter 2023. EBITDA, from July to September 2024, was equa

Experian today announced it was named one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Fortune and Great Place to Work®, which recognises a select 25 global companies that are building the best workplace cultures in the world. The honour highlights Experian’s people-first workplace culture that promotes inclusivity, fosters collaboration and innovation, and prioritises team member well-being, personal growth, and advancement. In its 14th year of producing this prestigious international list, Great Place To Work® surveyed 6.2 million employees worldwide on key factors that create great workplaces and analysed company workplace programmes that impact 18 million employees globally. Organisations were assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces and positively impact people and communities across multiple countries around the world. “This is a great recognition,” said Brian Cassin, Chief Executive Officer of Experian. “It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication, and creativity that o