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CES -- Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP), a global leader in health technology and smart wearables, is thrilled to announce its participation in the CES Pepcom and ShowStoppers media events. These exclusive platforms will unveil Zepp Health's latest smart wearables and health technology advancements, designed to empower individuals to lead healthier, more balanced lives. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106641263/en/ (Graphic: Business Wire) Zepp Health is on a mission to empower people with intelligent healthcare tools that help them take charge of their well-being. Its innovative products integrate fitness, nutrition, health, productivity, and overall wellness to meet the demands of modern lifestyles. With millions of users in over 90 countries, Zepp Health combines advanced technology and a robust ecosystem to enhance its fitness and wellness brand, Amazfit, and its hearing solutions brand, Zepp Clarit

Perma-Pipe Board member Cynthia Boiter resignation and Chairman Jerome T. Walker not standing for re-election Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH), today announced changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment to the Board of Mr. Ibrahim Jaham Al Kuwari, effective January 6, 2025. Concurrent with this announcement, Independent Director Cynthia Boiter has announced her resignation, effective May 1, 2025, and current Chairman of the Board, Jerome Walker, has announced he will not be standing for re-election at Perma-Pipe’s upcoming 2025 Annual Stockholders Meeting. They will both be transitioning their Board responsibilities over the coming months. President and CEO, Mr. David Mansfield commented, “Ms. Boiter has been a valued Board member since 2019, providing significant insight and support to the Company, particularly in the areas of corporate governance and financial management. "Mr. Walker has been a long-time member of our Board, joining in 2014 and

ROYC, the global leading Platform-as-a-Service for alternative investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Caspar Macqueen as its new Head of Business Development. This strategic hire comes as ROYC prepares to scale significantly following the proven success of its platform, as evidenced by testimonials from some of the most demanding financial institutions across Europe. With an impressive career spanning close to 10 years in fintech and SaaS companies including recently as Head of UK & MEA Business Development for BlackRock Aladdin Alternatives, Caspar brings domain expertise in scaling tech driven sales organisations. At ROYC, he will be responsible for expanding the company’s solutions tailored to private equity General Partners (GPs) and financial intermediaries, including banks, wealth managers, and multi-family offices. “We are delighted to welcome Caspar to the ROYC team,” said Mathias Leijon, Founder and President of ROYC. “His deep expertise in scaling fintech sales

Watlow®, a leading provider of industrial technology and thermal systems, welcomes Klaus Aarestrup as its new regional president of Europe. Reporting directly to Rob Gilmore, Watlow’s chief executive officer (CEO), Aarestrup is responsible for the growth and profitability of Watlow in Europe. He is a member of Watlow’s executive team. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106930691/en/ Klaus Aarestrup, Watlow's new Regional President of Europe (Photo: Business Wire) The regional president of Europe is a new and critical role at Watlow, and some of Aarestrup’s specific responsibilities include the structure, design and execution of the Europe region’s commercial, marketing and customer strategy, including successful growth with Watlow’s customers and sales partners. He will also link local customers’ engineering and supply chain teams in-region with key leadership, technical and manufacturing resources globally to

Ross Branch Stays in Top 3 After the 48H Chrono Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - Hero MotoCorp, has successfully completed the second stage at the Dakar Rally 2025 that featured the notoriously challenging 48H Chrono this year at the world’s toughest rally. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106205373/en/ Hero MotoSports Dakar Rally Stage 2 (Photo: Business Wire) The Botswanan hero Ross Branch delivered an impressive performance, finishing the stage with the 5th fastest time. His teammate, Nacho Cornejo also demonstrated remarkable resilience, securing the 12th place. With this result, Ross maintains his 3rd position in the overall rankings, a mere 4 seconds behind the second-place holder. Nacho has also been showcasing a strong performance since the start of the race, and now holds an impressive 9th overall position in the rally.

- End-to-end 3D AI platform Neural Concept and sustainable mobility leader OPmobility partner to bring ‘Engineering Intelligence’ to complex automotive challenges and EV design - OPmobility adopts Neural Concept platform to transform product design, including a new, quieter fuel tank for hybrid electric vehicles - Neural Concept will have a presence on the OPmobility booth at CES 2025, located at West Hall CES --Neural Concept, the leading end-to-end 3D AI platform that transforms product development and design with ‘Engineering Intelligence,’ today announced their partnership with OPmobility, a world-leader in sustainable mobility and a technology partner to OEMs. Neural Concept and OPmobility will unveil a range of AI-driven automotive innovations from their partnership at the OPmobility booth (West Hall) at CES 2025 in Las Vegas (7-10 Jan). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250103385817/en/ End-to-end 3D AI p

Technology Acquisition Delivers Automated Malicious Package Analysis, Detection, and Mitigation in Open-source Code Veracode, a global leader in application risk management, today announced it has acquired certain assets of Phylum, Inc., including its malicious package analysis, detection, and mitigation technology. The acquisition enhances Veracode’s ability to identify and block malicious code in open-source libraries, marking continued investment in its software supply chain risk management capabilities. This gives customers a more comprehensive view of risks associated with open-source code usage, strengthening their defenses against emerging threats. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106967344/en/ Veracode acquires technology from Phylum, Inc. (Graphic: Business Wire) With software supply chain attacks projected to triple in cost from $46 billion in 2023 to $138 billion by 20311, safeguarding against the

Aqara, a global leader and pioneer in IoT, today unveiled the latest lineup of cutting-edge smart home devices that it will demonstrate at CES 2025. Highlights include a range of in-wall control panels and smart switches, next-generation presence and climate sensors, and an expanded selection of Matter Controllers. These new additions exemplify the Company’s commitment to providing the ultimate smart home experience with intuitive interaction and future-proofed interoperability. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106874900/en/ CES 2025: Aqara Showcases Innovative Smart Home Solutions for a Seamless, Intuitive Experience (Photo: Business Wire) Aqara continues to prioritize user-friendly, intuitive experiences with the debut of its first in-wall control panels for the global market. These include the Panel Hub S1 Plus, Touchscreen Dial V1 and Touchscreen Switch S100 US. Featuring sleek touchscreen interfaces, th

Autel Energy, a trusted pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, is reshaping the EV charging landscape with its comprehensive suite of charging solutions. With global EV sales increasing by 25% year-over-year in Q1 2024, the accelerating shift toward electrification highlights an urgent demand for reliable and scalable charging infrastructure. Autel Energy offers high-power DC Charging Solutions, advanced AC Charging Solutions, and intelligent PV-ESS-EVSE Integration, all enhanced by cutting-edge Cloud Services. Together, these solutions ensure unmatched efficiency, flexibility, and profitability for fleet operators, commercial locations, and multi-site charging stations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106605765/en/ Autel Energy, showcasing the strategic Intelligent Charging Network (Graphic: Business Wire) A Strategic Vision: Full-Scenario Intelligent Charging Network At the center of Autel'

New partnership equips merchants with the ability to combat payments fraud and returns fraud and abuse across the entire customer journey Riskified (NYSE:RSKD), a leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, and Appriss Retail, a top provider of return and claim authorization solutions, are excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership set to transform the retail landscape. This innovative collaboration aims to address the growing challenges of omnichannel fraud and abuse by integrating comprehensive data on consumer shopping patterns throughout the entire customer journey — both in physical stores and online. From checkout to post-fulfillment, this initiative will deliver real-time protection for retailers across all channels, ensuring a secure and seamless shopping experience for their customers. A new era in omnichannel fraud prevention In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, ensuring a seamless in-store and online customer experience while safeguarding against returns

The newest release integrates AI and Intelligent Automation to accelerate B2B point of sales and order management across sales channels for quicker ROI DataXstream LLC, an SAP® Endorsed app and Gold-level partner developing innovative solutions for SAP sales and distribution, today announced the fourth release of its award-winning OMS+ platform, which significantly accelerates quote and order processing capabilities within SAP S/4 HANA On-Premise and SAP S/4 HANA Private Cloud environments. Faster Order and Document Transactions McKinsey & Company reports that companies who leverage technology and automation for their sales teams report a 10-15% efficiency boost, which translates into more time with customers and less time on back-office tasks. (Source: McKinsey & Company, “An unconstrained future: How generative AI could reshape B2B sales”, September 16, 2024). By integrating DataXstream’s OMS+ IA Intelligent Automation technology into the OMS+ 4 platform, B2B organizations will be ab

Reinforces company’s commitment to differentiated solutions that enable faster and more effective drug developmentHUB’s organoid offering complements company’s cell culture portfolio of media, reagents, and benchtop instrumentationOrganoids provide drug response data earlier in the development process while helping to maintain project scale Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the closing of the transaction to acquire HUB Organoids Holding B.V. (HUB) following regulatory clearances and the fulfilment of other customary closing conditions. The acquisition, which closed on December 23, 2024, is a strategic step aligned with the company’s commitment to providing novel next-generation biology solutions to the life science industry, specifically by enabling wider access to HUB’s technology for more faster and more effective drug development. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswir

Pure Lithium Corporation, a disruptive Boston-based vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, is pleased to announce results never previously reported from lithium metal battery cycling, further proving commercial viability. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106805093/en/ Pure Lithium has achieved over 2,200 cycles at a rate of 1 hour charge and 1 hour discharge, while retaining upwards of 80% capacity. The cycles are at 100% depth of discharge (DOD) (Photo: Business Wire) Pure Lithium’s pouch cells, utilizing Pure Lithium’s lithium metal anode made from inexpensive lithium brine coupled with a proprietary electrolyte invented at Pure Lithium, have now achieved over 2,200 cycles at a rate of 1 hour charge and 1 hour discharge, while retaining upwards of 80% capacity. The cycles are at 100% depth of discharge (DOD) as opposed to “full cycle equivalents” or “projected cycles” as reported b

The Stallergenes Greer Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of its Science Awards for Allergy, an initiative dedicated to recognising outstanding contributions to allergy research and environmental health initiatives. Building on the success of the previous edition, the 2025 Science Awards for Allergy focus on innovation, patient empowerment, and solutions which aim to improve quality of life for individuals with allergies through personalised solutions, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive care approaches. The foundation will honour exceptional contributions by awarding a total of €150,000 in two categories: Innovation in Allergy Treatment Award The award recognises cutting-edge research with clinical relevance in the field of allergy. It will support projects with practical outcomes and applications, which deepen knowledge of allergy treatments and inspire young researchers and clinicians. The award is expected to facilitate the implementation of innov

Program targets innovative green energy, smart grid, and micro power solutions for advanced computing centers worldwide DeepGreenX Group Inc. (“DeepGreenX,” “DXG,” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled green energy and technology company, and Sente Ventures (“Sente”), today announced a framework agreement for creating a five-year $25 billion strategic investment program (the “Program”) for companies providing solutions for clean energy generation, virtual grids, battery storage, microreactor power, and data center infrastructure, and enabling technologies to support data centers and computing hubs. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250105187963/en/ Under the framework agreement, DeepGreenX and Sente will use the Program to capture sustainability customers and deep technology solutions for DeepGreenX’s AI-powered data financialization platform, significantly increasing their profitability relative to traditional green

BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company that intends to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd., today announced the appointment of Giancarlo Benelli as Senior Vice President and Head of Europe, effective January 1st. This appointment will enhance the Company’s commitment to bring impactful medicines to more patients across Europe. “We are pleased to welcome Giancarlo to BeiGene in what continues to be a transformative journey for us, solidifying our position as a top global oncology innovator. Giancarlo brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry, which will be instrumental as we continue to grow our presence in Europe led from our office in Basel, Switzerland. His leadership and vision are a perfect fit for BeiGene, aligning with our commitment to expanding our global footprint and enhancing our capabilities in this vital region. We look forward to the positive impact his expertise will bring to our t

Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for 40 years, today introduced several new products across its Mobile Power, Audio and Future Ventures portfolios, underscoring Belkin design excellence, dedication to quality, and commitment to building products more responsibly. Belkin is showcasing its newly announced products at CES Unveiled Las Vegas – the official media event of CES 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250105036719/en/ Belkin Announces New Products at CES 2025 (Photo: Business Wire) Built more responsibly with up to 90% recycled materials Two years since introducing its transition to using 72-75% post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials in its products, Belkin has transitioned over 359 products and has replaced 432 metric tons of virgin plastics with PCR materials. This year, several of Belkin’s most popular chargers and cables will receive updated product housing materials that consist of 85-9

Ross Branch Finishes Prologue in Second Place Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, Hero MotoCorp, has kicked off its campaign at the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally. This is the ninth consecutive appearance of Hero MotoSports at the world’s toughest race. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250104745771/en/ Hero MotoSports team at Dakar Rally 2025 (Photo: Business Wire) Competing with a stellar line-up of three Rally GP class riders - Ross Branch, Sebastian Buhler, and Nacho Cornejo - the team started the rally on an optimistic note by finishing a short, yet challenging 29 km Prologue stage. Defending FIM World Champion Ross Branch stormed to an impressive second-place finish, setting the tone right for the team's campaign. His teammate Sebastian Bühler crossed the finish line clocking the 9th fastest time, while Nacho Cornejo finished at

Lynn Loewen appointed to board of directors as part of director transitions Robert Courteau named interim chief executive officer Kinaxis® Inc. (“Kinaxis ” or the “Company ”) (TSX: KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, has, effective January 1, appointed Lynn Loewen to the Company’s Board of Directors and member of the Audit Committee. Due to current commitments, Betsy Rafael will not be seeking re-election to the Board at the 2025 annual general meeting. “I’m pleased to add an exceptionally qualified Director in Lynn, who will ensure we maintain the strength of the audit oversight function, while bolstering the Board in a number of ways,” said Robert (Bob) Courteau, chair and interim chief executive officer. “Betsy has been an exceptional board member and we fully respect that she has several other professional and personal commitments that are taking her time. We appreciate her significant efforts and contributions and wish her the very best.” Ms. Loewen is

Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) has announced that it has acquired CMi2i Limited. CMi2i provides independent and trusted advice to boards, executives and advisors of some of the largest public companies around the world. The company’s investor intelligence services, including its bondholder offering, help companies to identify and engage with investors on complex, contested and high stakes issues. It employs around 20 people in London and has a presence in New York, Milan and Madrid. Fiona Chalmers, CEO Issuer Services at Computershare said: “Bringing CMi2i into the Computershare Group is an exciting development that will enhance our investor relations offering to clients. “The acquisition further demonstrates our commitment to giving companies around the world the edge in the increasingly crucial area of shareholder engagement and ownership intelligence. “CMi2i’s approach to capital markets is very well respected, and their services and systems will complement our wider offering very