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SoftBank Corp. Successfully Completes Flight Test ofSub-scale Model of Next-generation HAPS UAS

SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) announced that it collected the data necessary for flight verification and aircraft design as part of its development of a next-generation uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) by testing a sub-scale model.…

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Investing in the Next Generation of Talent: Schwab Announces Registered Investment Advisor Talent Advantage Student Scholarship Recipients

Schwab Advisor Services and Charles Schwab Foundation announced yesterday the 12 recipients of its 2023 Registered Investment Advisor Talent Advantage (RIATA) Student Scholarship. In its third year, the scholarship aims to provide the next generation of talent with the opportunity…

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International Youth Day: the IOC and Allianz reveal global research findings on youth participation in sport

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Insurance Partner Allianz SE (Allianz) have today announced initial global research findings* that reveal that 72% of young people think playing sport is important. Parents also recognise the benefits of…

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SoftBank Corp. and Yamaha Conducting Joint Verification Trials for Remote Ensembles on SoftBank’s Commercial 5G Network Using SRv6 MUP

SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) and Yamaha Corporation (“Yamaha”) announced they started joint verification trials for Yamaha’s remote ensemble service “SYNCROOM” on SoftBank’s 5G commercial network using Segment Routing IPv6 Mobile User Plane (SRv6 MUP). “SYNCROOM” is Yamaha’s service that allows remote…

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Mastercard and Ukrainian brand BEVZA launch limited-edition jewelry capsule collection exclusively on priceless.com

 Mastercard announces a partnership with Ukrainian fashion brand BEVZA to launch KALYNA, a limited-edition jewelry capsule collection. Building on the company’s focus on supporting the Ukrainian people—and empowering Ukrainian entrepreneurship—the collection was designed to spotlight Ukrainian culture and artistry. The…

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Optum and Capella University Announce New Nurse Practitioner Program To Address the Growing National Need for Skilled Clinicians

MINNEAPOLIS : Optum, a diversified health services company, and Capella University, an accredited online university, announced a new educational program designed to address the growing need for skilled, advanced practice nurses. The collaboration will pair Capella’s unique educational capabilities with Optum’s…

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Macquarie European Logistics Real Estate Fund closes with c. €260 million of investor commitments

Macquarie Asset Management announced the final close of Macquarie European Logistics Real Estate Fund with approximately €260 million in investor commitments. Macquarie Asset Management’s first dedicated fund to the logistics real estate sector in Europe, was launched in 2021 to…

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SoftBank Corp. Launches New Company to Develop Homegrown Large Language Models (LLM)

SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434, “SoftBank”) today announced it launched a new company to research and develop homegrown Large Language Models (LLM) specialized for the Japanese language. The fully operational company will also develop, market and provide generative AI services. First…

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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio Awarded NCQA Health Equity Accreditation

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio announced it was awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. “Every individual in Ohio deserves access to equitable, high-quality health…

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Allianz Commercial appoints leadership for regional units Central & Eastern Europe and Southern Europe

As the implementation of Allianz’s ‘ Integrated Commercial’ strategy to better serve the full Commercial insurance segment advances and a new regional set-up has been announced, Allianz Commercial confirmed today the regional leadership for two further regions: Stefanie Thiem will lead the region Central…

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