winter sports

FIS and WMO partnership highlights the harmful effects of climate change on winter sports and tourism

03 October 2024 The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have announced a new partnership to raise awareness of the fact that winter sports and tourism face a bleak future because of climate change. Key messages A new Memorandum of Understanding commits the organizations to work together to highlight the far-reaching impacts of rising global temperatures on snow and … Continue reading FIS and WMO partnership highlights the harmful effects of climate change on winter sports and tourism

Iridex

Iridex Appoints Patrick Mercer as Chief Executive Officer

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Iridex Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX), a worldwide leader providing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices, and procedure probes for the treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases, today announced the appointment of Patrick Mercer as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President effective October 1, 2024. Previously Mr. Mercer served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and President. David Bruce, the Company’s prior Chief Executive … Continue reading Iridex Appoints Patrick Mercer as Chief Executive Officer

Rare

Rare Raises US$6 Million in Outcome Funding to Launch World’s First Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond

September 24, 2024 – Press Release (New York City) Rare announced today that it has raised US$6 million to launch a first-of-its-kind Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF) Impact Bond (Bond), the world’s first such bond specifically designed to channel private, public, and philanthropic capital to the small-scale fisheries sector. The Bond, first unveiled at COP28 in Dubai, will finance community-led co-management of small-scale fisheries, a proven pathway to meeting the needs … Continue reading Rare Raises US$6 Million in Outcome Funding to Launch World’s First Small-Scale Fisheries Impact Bond

Poolside

poolside closes $500 Million Series B to build the world’s most capable AI for software development

News provided by poolside Oct 02, 2024 Bain Capital Ventures-led round attracts corporate, institutional and VC investors drawn to proven leadership, a unique applied research approach and a strong go-to-market focus SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — poolside, the company building the world’s most capable AI for software development, today announces the final closing of a $500 million Series B financing this summer led by Bain Capital Ventures, joined by … Continue reading poolside closes $500 Million Series B to build the world’s most capable AI for software development

China-Kazakhstan Digital

WELOCK and ApartX Ink Key China-Kazakhstan Digital Trade Agreement at Global Digital Trade Expo

Signing Ceremony of China-Kazakhstan Digital Trade Key Project by WELOCK and ApartX in Global Digital Trade Expo HANGZHOU, China – On September 25th, the 3rd Global Digital Trade Expo “Digital Trade Night” was held in Hangzhou. The event highlighted important digital trade projects between China and Kazakhstan, injecting constant momentum into economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. During the event, the much-anticipated signing … Continue reading WELOCK and ApartX Ink Key China-Kazakhstan Digital Trade Agreement at Global Digital Trade Expo

AIROPS

AirOps Secures $15.5M to Empower Marketers with AI-Driven Growth Playbooks

Built on advanced language models, AirOps enables marketers to deploy AI at scale, driving unprecedented organic growth SAN FRANCISCO – AirOps, a company that helps marketers build and scale AI growth workflows, today announced it has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Unusual VC, with participation from Wing VC, Founder Collective, XFund, Alt Capital, Lauryn Motamedi, David Rogier, and … Continue reading AirOps Secures $15.5M to Empower Marketers with AI-Driven Growth Playbooks

Oman Launches the National Program

Oman Launches the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies

September 22, 2024 It extends from 2024 until the end of 2026 and includes a number of projects and initiatives that keep pace with global changes. Oman Launches the “National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies” His Excellency Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, announced that the “National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies” comes within … Continue reading Oman Launches the National Program for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies

FPT Corporation

FPT Forges Partnership with Ascending Strategies, Strengthening Presence in Australasia Market

HANOI, Vietnam – Global technology corporation FPT and Australian strategic consultancy firm, Ascending Strategies, recently inked a partnership agreement. The collaboration is set to foster innovation and business development across the Australasia region. Under this agreement, FPT’s technology subsidiaries, FPT Software and FPT IS, will deliver digital solutions and services in managed services, hyperautomation, and green and sustainable technologies to support businesses in the region … Continue reading FPT Forges Partnership with Ascending Strategies, Strengthening Presence in Australasia Market