LAS VEGAS: Seeing Machines and Qualcomm Technologies are working together to deliver optimized driver monitoring systems (DMS) on high-end infotainment platforms to the global automotive industry. For improved safety, automakers look towards DMS to help assure the driver’s attentiveness on the road. A significant challenge facing automotive OEMs is the integration of the DMS processing…
CLS acquires multi-let office space in Staines for £19 million
LONDON, UK: CLS Holdings has unconditionally exchanged contracts to acquire ‘TWENTY’ Kingston Road in Staines for £19.0 million. Completion is planned for 3 February 2020. TWENTY comprises 44,230 sq. ft (4,109 sqm) of grade A, multi-let office space in Staines. The building has excellent transport links and is a short walk away from Staines train…
S4Capital merges with data-driven content agency Circus Marketing
LONDON, UK: S4Capital plc, a digital advertising and marketing services company, announced that its global content practice, built around MediaMonks, has agreed to merge with the fully integrated digital agency Circus Marketing. In Latin America, the move follows last year’s merger of MightyHive, S4Capital’s programmatic practice, with Brazil-based consulting firm ProgMedia to further enhance its…
Avacta and Daewoong collaborate to develop next generation cell and gene therapies
LONDON: Avacta Group plc has agreed to establish a joint venture in South Korea with Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., a leading Korean pharmaceutical company, and to enter into a collaboration and license agreement for the joint venture to develop the next generation of cell and gene therapies. Avacta is the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and…
First trial of graphene enhanced asphalt at Rome’s Fiumicino airport
LONDON, UK: Directa Plus and its partner Iterchimica have announce the world’s first trial of graphene enhanced asphalt at an international airport. The six month trial will take place at Rome’s Fiumicino airport on taxiway Alpha Alpha, a high traffic taxiway used for class E and F intercontinental aircraft such as Boeing 777s and Airbus…
BMW to showcase Seeing Machines DMS Tech at CES
LAS VEGAS: Seeing Machines Limited has collaborated with BMW Group to integrate its FOVIO driver monitoring technology into the BMW i Interaction EASE, which will be featured at CES 2020 at the BMW booth Tech East Outside Area. Seeing Machines is an industry leader in AI-powered driver monitoring system (DMS) technology. The BMW i Interaction…
Edge becomes strategic partner to Coca-Cola for its global ecommerce operations
LONDON, UK: Following a formal global review, Edge by Ascential has been selected as the strategic partner to Coca-Cola for its global ecommerce operations. Duncan Painter, CEO of Ascential, commented: “We are excited to be expanding our partnership with Coca-Cola, one of the world’s major brands. This is an important step for both Edge and…
DP World completes acquisition of 77% stake in Feedertech Group
DUBAI, UAE: DP World, a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain, has closed the transactions to acquire 77% stake in Feedertech Group. Feedertech’s founder, Mr. Ali Maghami, will retain the remaining 23% shareholding and remain involved in the business. Unifeeder, a 100% owned subsidiary of DP World PLC,…
Shearwater GeoServices awarded Gambia 3D seismic project
OSLO, NORWAY: GC Rieber Shipping ASA‘s 20% owned geoservices company Shearwater GeoServices has been awarded a 3D Isometrix seismic acquisition project by FAR Gambia Ltd (FAR). The one-month survey will cover parts of block A5 offshore Gambia in the rapidly emerging and prolific Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Conakry (MSGBC) Basin. It will be acquired by…
Matt Strack appointed CEO of DTI Group
PERTH: DTI Group Ltd, which provides sophisticated surveillance systems, solutions and services to the mobile security industry worldwide, has announced appointment of CEO Matt Strack effective 20 January 2020. Matt Strack has over 20 years’ experience as an executive across a range of global sectors. He has held leadership positions across mining and resources, public…
MGC launches new Cannabinoid products line in Australia & New Zealand
PERTH, AUSTRALIA: MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd announced the launch of a new proprietary affordable prescription medicine line to be branded as Mercury Pharma, specifically for the Australian and New Zealand markets. MGC is European based ‘Seed to Pharmacy’ bio-pharma company focused on developing and commercialising cannabinoid derived medicines. The first product being “Mercury Pharma 100” (MP100),…
Infosec bags 7 awards in G2’s Winter 2020 ratings
MADISON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–G2, the world’s leading business solutions review website, released its Winter 2020 index ratings for cybersecurity products and services. Infosec Flex and Infosec IQ received several awards in different categories. “Infosec IQ and Infosec Flex both scored well in G2’s Winter 2020 indexes,” said Jack Koziol, CEO and founder of Infosec. “We work hard…