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Selfies as Skin Saviors - IDTechEx Investigates Skin Sensor Technology

The constant improvements to the front-facing cameras on smartphones, as well as developments in processing power and machine learning, have led to the commercialization of smartphone and selfie-based skin analysis tools. These sensors and programs can be used to detect the exact needs of the skin and will enable companies to provide hyper-personalized solutions, ranging from bespoke bottles of cream down to customized doses per day. The constant improvements to the front-facing cameras on...
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

Powerhouse Digital Studio, TheSoul Publishing, Sky Rockets Over a Billion…

Achieving over one billion subscribers coincides with Tubular Labs February 2021 announcement placing TheSoul Publishing at top of their charts of the most unique global viewers in 2020 (644 million, tied with The Walt Disney Company). Tubular also reports TheSoul Publishing has garnered the most online media views, a position the studio has maintained since October 2020, outpacing legacy creators including ViacomCBS, Sony Pictures, Comcast and The Walt Disney Company. Achieving over one...
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

Rare Brain Damaged Patient May Settle Controversy Over Fish Pain

Following the discovery of pain receptors (nociceptors) in fish in the early 21st century, scientists followed up with behavioral experiments that seemed to show that fish feel pain. However, some researchers highlighted the fact that fish lack certain cortical regions (the ACC and the insula) associated with the emotional unpleasantness of pain or "pain affect". Following the discovery of pain receptors (nociceptors) in fish in the early 21st century, scientists followed up with…
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

Global e-Passport Market Won't Reach Pre-COVID Levels Until 2024

Smart driver's license shipments fell to 56 million units in 2020, down from 57 million units in 2019, driven mainly by COVID-19 induced project delays or postponements. "Brazil will see the rollout of mobile driver's licenses in 2022, but this will remain a companion to the physical credential. e-ID issuance showed a YoY decline of -11.6% from 2019 to 2020, falling to 275 million units. Projects that have already begun issuance, such as those in Turkey, Italy, and Bangladesh, will continue…
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

XNFY Lab Announce the Launch of an AI Generated Fashion

Understanding the current state of fashion and the potential of AI generated content to solve some of its main problems, the Lab research team developed an IP technology integrating Microsoft Azure Machine Learning, an AI solution, to provide designers, brands and marketplaces a tool that learns from multiple sources and generates high-definition clothing images or professional digital style content. The technology capacity can also be used to "re-think" and generate new design ideas…
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

Wreckage of COVID-19 sparks age of anxiety for enterprise buyers, Momentum…

The Momentum Customer Buying Index ® , a survey of global C-suite leaders responsible for IT purchases over$3 millionat organisations with revenues over$30 billion, discovered that the majority (92%) of large-scale technology investments in the past year were made in direct response to the coronavirus pandemic. The rushed decision to commit to a large tech purchase while scrambling to deal with the impact of the pandemic means many enterprise buyers are suffering...
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

A Tough Road for China, a Great Contribution to the World

Du Xiangwan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, suggested that coal has dominated the energy consumption structure in China's industry sector for a long time, which makes it difficult for the transition of energy structure in China. However, more benefits can be gained through the low-carbon transition. Energy intensity is expected to fall by 40% by 2050 due to technological advances and a shift in the energy mix. Du Xiangwan, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,...
PR Newswire
27/04/2021

Wolters Kluwer offers new BARC market study: "Account Reconciliation and Closing…

The new market study "Account Reconciliation and Closing - The Journey from Excel to Artificial Intelligence" highlights the associated challenges for the Office of Finance. The report also provides insights into consolidation practices and recommendations for further optimization. The data powering the study was collected in online user survey of finance and business leaders in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The new market study " Account Reconciliation and…
PR Newswire
26/04/2021

Winner announcement of VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021

Mr. Ho Tan Duong, President of VDAS, member of the panel of judges at VFDC 2021 said, "New to the market, but with global vision and quality customers experiences, VinFast has been a strong inspiration for design community. It's difficult to choose the best works as they are of almost equal quality. Outstanding contestants contributed works that are not only breakthroughs in presentation of lines, blocks, and layout, but also demonstrations of their ability to diversify building substance…
PR Newswire
24/04/2021

Global Market For Sleep Aid Devices Could Reach $112.7 Billion By 2025

The IPS article continued: "In people with sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and insomnia, the sleep tech devices are electronic devices used to track and improve sleep. There are a range of technologically enhanced sleep tech devices on the market, including wearable smart watches and bands, rings, sleep pads, headbands, beds and ear plugs. Over the past couple of years, sleep enhancement applications have seen major developments that have revolutionized the sleep tech industry. Besides tracking…
PR Newswire
23/04/2021

Mirroring BBC's "My Grandparents' War" American Writer Discovers Holocaust Hero…

Chicago Lawyer magazine's March 2021 issue is the first American publication to spotlight Commandant Kadri Cakrani, who sheltered approximately 600 Jewish people in Albania while serving as the military officer in charge of its Berat region during Nazi occupation. Chicago Lawyer magazine'sMarch 2021issue is the first American publication to spotlight CommandantKadri Cakrani, who sheltered approximately 600 Jewish people inAlbaniawhile serving as the military officer in charge of...
PR Newswire
23/04/2021

Q1 2021: A Real Upturn

Q1 2021: A Real UpturnQ1 revenue: €466.3 million Organic growth: +14.1%Total growth: +8.8%Paris, April 22, 2021 -Ipsos posted revenue of €466.3 million in Q1 2021, up 8.8% compared to 2020 and up 10.5% compared to 2019.Currency effects are significant, reducing the company's level of revenue by 5.7%, reflecting the decline in the value of most emerging market currencies and also that of the US dollar against the Euro. The effects of changes in the scope of consolidation...
Nasdaq GlobeNewswire
22/04/2021

Artefact: Strong improvement in 2020 results - Solid growth and profitability…

Strong improvement in 2020 results Solid growth and profitability outlooks 2020 gross margin: €70.3m, +10% pro forma2020 EBITDAr 1 : €13.9m, or 20% of the gross marginAdjusted net profit 2 : €8.9m Q1 2021 gross margin: €20.0m, +12% at constant currency rateSolid growth and profitability outlooksAcceleration in international development with the opening of US office 2021 targets:gross margin above €80m and EBITDAr margin between 22% and 25% ...
Nasdaq GlobeNewswire
22/04/2021

IDTechEx Explores Innovation in Carbon Capture Technology

Almost all large-scale carbon capture facilities currently in operation use solvent-based capture methods, where the CO2-containing gas stream is exposed to a liquid medium that absorbs the CO2 by either a physical or chemical mechanism. The absorption liquid is then regenerated using high temperatures or reduced pressures to break the absorbent-CO2 bond, yielding a pure stream of CO2 that can be further processed. Although solvents can capture high levels of CO2, regeneration can be extremely…
PR Newswire
22/04/2021

Wolters Kluwer Annual General Meeting of Shareholders adopts all resolutions

Wolters Kluwer Annual General Meeting of Shareholdersadopts all resolutionsApril 22 , 2021 –Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information, software solutions, and services,is pleased to announce that all resolutions were adopted as proposed at today's Annual General Meeting. Reappointment of members of the Supervisory Board and member of the Executive BoardFrans Cremers and Ann Ziegler were reappointed as members of the...
Nasdaq GlobeNewswire
22/04/2021

Business Reporter: The customer care treadmill isn't stopping anytime soon

Aircall believe that creating industry-leading customer experiences does not have to be complicated and that there are four techniques that can be used to deliver empathy and personalisation. Aircall believe that creating industry-leading customer experiences does not have to be complicated and that there are four techniques that can be used to deliver empathy and personalisation. Guided shopping. Online shopping can be overwhelming. It's difficult to assess quality or find the right...
PR Newswire
22/04/2021

3 Types of Car That Have Prospered Despite COVID-19 Revealed by IDTechEx

HEVs are currently the drivetrain of choice for Japanese automakers such as Toyota and Nissan, with very strong sales for these companies across Japan and Europe. They are a much more mature technology than BEVs and PHEVs, but still provide improved economy and CO2 figures which help meet emissions standards and can be sold in much larger quantities currently. Despite only a moderate fuel consumption and emissions reduction, IDTechEx sees a very promising market for the HEV in the next decade…
PR Newswire
22/04/2021

SPACs Fueling Over US$38 Billion in IPO's for Commercial Transportation

"Multiple manufacturers from Nikola to Proterra, Lordstown, Lion Electric, Hyzon Motors, Einride, and Plus require significant capital to enable full production, with investors ramping up SPAC's and joining in bidding wars in some cases," states Susan Beardslee, Freight Transportation and Logistics Principal Analyst at ABI Research. "Multiple manufacturers from Nikola to Proterra, Lordstown, Lion Electric, Hyzon Motors, Einride, and Plus require significant capital to enable full…
PR Newswire
22/04/2021

Share Buyback Transaction Details April 15 – April 21, 2021

Share Buyback Transaction Details April 15 – April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 - Wolters Kluwer today reports that it has repurchased 105,000 of its own ordinary shares in the period from April 15, 2021, up to and including April 21, 2021, for €8.1 million and at an average share price of €76.70. These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 24, 2021, under which we intend to repurchase shares for up to €350 million during 2021. The cumulative amounts...
Nasdaq GlobeNewswire
22/04/2021

Conditions of availability of information prepared in connection with the…

April 21 , 2021Conditions of availability of information prepared in connection with the Combined Shareholders' Meeting to be held May 12, 2021 Shareholders are informed that by decision of the Board of Directors and in the context of the health crisis, the Combined Shareholders' Meeting will be held behind closed doors on Wednesday May 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm, at 8-10 rue de Renard - 75004 Paris, without the physical presence of the shareholders.How to participate?...
Nasdaq GlobeNewswire
21/04/2021

Highco: Q1 2021 Gross Profit

Aix-en-Provence, 21 April 2021 (6.00 p.m.)HIGHCO: RETURN TO BUSINESS GROWTH IN Q1 (GP UP 2.2%); STRONGER GROWTH EXPECTED IN Q2 (BETWEEN 6% AND 8%)Business growth in Q1 2021Q1 2021 gross profit 1of €18.59 M, up 2.2% on a reported basis and LFL 2.Growth in digital businesses: Q1 LFL up 2.3%.Buoyant activity in France: Q1 LFL up 4.5% (86% of Group gross profit).Decline in International business: Q1 LFL down 10.1% (14% of Group gross profit).Growth in Q2 2021 expected...
Nasdaq GlobeNewswire
21/04/2021

The Key Technologies for Winning the Fight Against Climate Change, According to…

Technology could play a key role in the fight against climate change. The continuing growth of electric vehicles and renewable energy is helping to wean the world off fossil fuels while emerging fields such as carbon capture, utilization and storage, and negative emissions technologies could even help reverse decades of emissions. To mark Earth Day 2021, here are some of the technologies that IDTechEx believes will be instrumental in winning the fight against climate change. Technology could...
PR Newswire
21/04/2021

FINN Promotes Ellie Hanson to Partner at FINN Health Technology Hub in Jerusalem

Hanson has been with Finn Partners since 2008, working with a broad range of clients—from startups to publicly traded companies—and has vast experience in the health and technology sectors. Together with her colleagues, her contributions have doubled the size of FINN Jerusalem to almost 30 colleagues in less than five years. Hanson has been with Finn Partners since 2008, working with a broad range of clients—from startups to publicly traded companies—and has vast experience in the health and...
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21/04/2021

Chinafy Joins Alibaba Cloud Partner Network

For Alibaba Cloud customers with websites, they now have a streamlined option to leverage Chinafy's intelligent resource optimization platform and accelerate both onshore, and offshore web performance in China. ForAlibaba Cloudcustomers with websites, they now have a streamlined option to leverage Chinafy's intelligent resource optimization platform and accelerate both onshore, and offshore web performance inChina. For Chinafy customers, they now have the option to electAlibaba...
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21/04/2021
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