Sony has always been a pioneer in the field of immersive technology, and its latest product is no exception. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, the company revealed a new head-mounted display that combines virtual and augmented reality in a sleek and powerful device. The headset, which has not been given an official name…
10 Excellent Concepts for Celebrating Your Business’s Anniversary
Marking your business anniversary is an important occasion that allows you to celebrate your achievements and connect with your customers and employees. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your journey, appreciate the milestones, and set the stage for continued success. Let’s delve deeper into ten creative and impactful ways to make your business anniversary celebration…
Great Places Housing Group CEO Matt Harrison to step down after 10 years
LONDON, UK: Matt Harrison, the Chief Executive Officer of Great Places Housing Group, has announced his decision to step down from his role by the end of June 2024. Harrison has been the CEO of the housing association since 2013, after serving as the Executive Director of Development for 20 years. Under Matt Harrison, leadership,…
Caroline Corby appointed new Chair of Peabody Group
LONDON, UK: Caroline Corby has been appointed as the new Chair of the Peabody Group following a competitive recruitment process. She will take up the role on 1 April 2024 with current interim Chair David Hardy becoming Vice-Chair of the Group. Caroline Corby has a professional background in finance and investment, and extensive public sector…
Ferguson plc acquires Yorkwest Plumbing Supply, Grove Supply, and Harway Appliances
WOKINGHAM, ENGLAND: Ferguson plc has signed definitive purchase agreements to acquire Yorkwest Plumbing Supply Inc. and Grove Supply, Inc., and closed on the acquisition of Harway Appliances. These acquisitions have aggregate annualized revenues of approximately $220 million. Yorkwest Plumbing Supply Inc. Yorkwest is a leading distributor of plumbing, municipal, hydronics, institutional, HVAC and industrial products…
Microlise Group acquires K-Safe Limited, parent of Flare and Flare Aware
LONDON: Microlise Group plc (AIM: SAAS), a leading provider of SaaS based transport technology solutions to fleet operators, announced the acquisition of the assets of K-Safe Limited, parent company to the road safety products Flare and Flare Aware. Microlise has acquired all assets and the IP from K-Safe, which includes their two products Flare and Flare…
Hill & Smith acquires Capital Steel to boost its US presence
LONDON: Hill & Smith PLC, the international provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services, has acquired Capital Steel Service, LLC, a supplier of structural steel products and services to the electrical transmission and distribution market in the US East Coast. The deal, worth up to $7.45m (c.£5.95m), is the fourth acquisition by Hill & Smith…
GSK to buy Aiolos Bio for $1.4 billion, boosting its respiratory portfolio
GSK completes acquisition of Aiolos Bio LONDON: GSK plc, a global pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has agreed to acquire Aiolos Bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotech firm developing a novel antibody therapy for asthma and other inflammatory diseases, for a total of $1.4 billion. The deal will give GSK access to AIO-001, a long-acting…
Aldar Properties invests AED 1 billion in UAE logistics sector
ABU DHABI, UAE: Aldar Properties, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and asset manager, has announced a AED 1 billion investment to expand its logistics real estate business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The investment covers the acquisition of operational assets and the development of new Grade A logistics facilities to meet the strong…
ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi launch JV to invest in energy tech
ABU DHABI, UAE: ADNOC Drilling Company and Alpha Dhabi Holding have formed a joint venture (JV) to pursue global investments in energy technology and services. The JV, incorporated at Abu Dhabi Global Market, has made its first investment in Gordon Technologies, a US-based provider of measurement while drilling (MWD) technology, valued at $180 million. The…
Apple’s Vision Pro headset to launch in February for a price of $3,499
Apple’s Vision Pro headset, a device that can switch between AR and VR modes, will be available for pre-order on January 19th and will start shipping on February 2nd in the US. The headset costs $3,499 and comes with various accessories and optional prescription lenses. The device runs on visionOS, which is compatible with most…
HP’s Omen and HyperX Unveil New Gaming Gear at CES 2024
HP has always been a leader in the gaming industry, and this year at CES 2024, it showcased its latest innovations from its Omen and HyperX divisions. The new products are designed to work together seamlessly, offering gamers a complete and immersive gaming experience. “Computing continues to become more personal, and this is especially true…