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The Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 selection is launched today

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DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 was launched at a ceremony in Raffles Doha, recommending 33 establishments in its first edition.

“We are delighted to announce The MICHELIN Guide’s arrival in Qatar with our first Guide to Doha,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “Our famously anonymous Inspectors have explored and experienced the city’s restaurants and their cuisines from all around the world and have selected the very best, across all price ranges and styles.”

Two establishments, Jamavar and IDAM by Alain Ducasse, received One MICHELIN Star each for their exceptional culinary experiences.

Jamavar, led by Chef Debdash Balaga, showcases refined Indian cuisine, while IDAM, under Chef Fabrice Rosso, combines Alain Ducasse’s signature style with Qatari influences.

Four restaurants earned the Bib Gourmand award for offering excellent quality at great value. These include Isaan, specializing in Thai cuisine with three open kitchens; Jiwan, known for its modern reinterpretations of Qatari dishes; Argan, offering authentic Moroccan flavors; and Hoppers, focusing on Sri Lankan and South Indian specialties.

Additionally, three Special Awards were presented:

  • Young Chef Award: Sirijan Saelee of Isaan, recognized for her skillful leadership and diverse Thai menu.
  • Service Award: Paulo Bastos and his team at Morimoto, acknowledged for their outstanding hospitality.
  • Exceptional Cocktails Award: Robi Ratan at IDAM, praised for innovative mocktails that enhance the dining experience.

The selection highlights Doha’s vibrant culinary scene, encompassing diverse cuisines and price ranges.

The MICHELIN Guide Worldwide app for iOS and Android devices.

Website: guide.michelin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MICHELINGuideME
YouTube: youtube.com/MICHELINGuideInternational
Instagram: @MichelinGuide

About Michelin
Michelin is building a world–leading manufacturer of life–changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know–how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high–quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low–carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data– and AI–based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. (www.michelin.com)

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FAAM-EUROBAT 2024 Concludes with Groundbreaking Advances in Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAAM–EUROBAT 2024, held from 21–23 November at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, brought over 550 attendees from over 25 countries to share the latest advancements in food allergy and anaphylaxis research.

The event featured impactful sessions, debates, workshops, and plenary discussions, highlighting new evidence and the importance of collaboration in tackling health challenges in food allergy and anaphylaxis.

A standout moment was the inaugural World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day on 21 November, created by EAACI to raise global awareness about the life–threatening condition. Introduced during the Opening Ceremony, this initiative set the tone for an inspiring meeting.

A key highlight was the plenary session where the new food allergy guidelines were presented. Tanya and Nadim Ednan–Laperouse, founders of The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, delivered a moving testimonial sharing their personal story and advocacy efforts, including Natasha’s Law, which mandates clearer allergen labelling to protect food allergy sufferers.

The launch of the EAACI Food Allergy Guidelines marked a clinical milestone, offering comprehensive recommendations to improve patient outcomes. Workshops provided deeper insights into allergen immunotherapy and novel immune mechanisms to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Poster Sessions showcased cutting–edge research, highlighting innovative approaches and practical solutions to advance allergy and immunology care.

FAAM–EUROBAT 2024 provided an exceptional platform for knowledge exchange and networking, fostering collaborations among clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates.

Professor Alexandra Santos, Co–Chair of FAAM–EUROBAT 2024, said:
“This year’s EAACI FAAM–EUROBAT conference was a testament to the power of science and collaboration between clinicians, scientists and patients with lived experience. From launching the World Anaphylaxis Awareness Day to unveiling unpublished scientific evidence and launching the new clinical guidelines for managing IgE–mediated food allergy, FAAM–EUROBAT 2024 has set a benchmark in the fight against food allergy and anaphylaxis.”

As the meeting concluded, participants left inspired and equipped with new knowledge to improve patient care. FAAM–EUROBAT 2024 celebrated scientific progress and reinforced the importance of global cooperation in addressing pressing health challenges in food allergy and anaphylaxis.

About EAACI 

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is the leading organisation for allergy and clinical immunology professionals. EAACI promotes excellence in clinical care, research, education, and allergy and clinical immunology training. 
– https://eaaci.org

Organising Committee:
Isabel Skypala, Alberto Álvarez–Perea, Alexandra F. Santos, Nikos Papadoupoulos, Sophia Tsabouri, Liam O’Mahony, Bernadette Eberlein, André Moreira

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Five charts that define the energy transition

LONDON and HOUSTON and SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the energy landscape rapidly transforms due to decarbonization, electrification, and geopolitical shifts, Wood Mackenzie has released five compelling charts that highlight key trends shaping the sector in the latest Horizons report.

These charts in the report titled ‘Conversation Starters: Five Energy Charts to Get You Talking’ provide valuable insights into the dynamics of energy markets, encompassing everything from the power systems of major economies to the growing adoption of electric vehicles.

“Between the power markets of the U.S. and China, the curious case of the North Sea transition, the towering ambition of CCS and the electrifying rise of EVs, these charts track the wonders of the energy transition in 2025 and beyond,” said author Malcolm Forbes–Cable, Vice President, Upstream and Carbon Management Consulting at Wood Mackenzie.

In the Horizons report ‘Top of the Charts: Five Energy Charts to Make You Think’, each chart was evaluated based on its ‘Wow Factor,’ conversational appeal, industry signpost and dissonance, offers a new lens on the energy transition.

Chinese transport: truly electrifying

China continues to lead the energy transition, in a pathway to source 50% of its power from low–carbon energy including hydro, solar, wind, nuclear, and energy storage by 2028, according to Wood Mackenzie. The report also projects that solar and wind capacity will exceed coal–fired power generation by 2037.

“Never has the world witnessed the pace of growth or transformation of an energy system that China is currently achieving,” said Forbes–Cable. “By 2025, China's installed solar and wind capacity will exceed that of both Europe and North America.”

Source: Wood Mackenzie Lens

China’s transport sector is also undergoing a significant transformation. By 2034, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will dominate passenger vehicle sales, reaching a 66% market share. Combining BEVs and hybrids, EVs will constitute 89% of total sales, according to Wood Mackenzie.

“BEVs are projected to grow by 8% annually through 2030, while sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are expected to decline by 11% each year,” said Forbes–Cable. “Wherever you are, Chinese EVs are coming your way.”

Source: Wood Mackenzie

U.S. power: data’s growing power habit

Meanwhile in the United States, power demand is also set to grow steadily after years of stagnation, largely due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and increasing electrification. Key areas driving this demand include data centres, clean technology manufacturing, and the production of renewable energy equipment.

“Power demand is expected to grow by up to 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2034, highlighting the necessity of accelerating grid modernisation to maintain the U.S.'s competitive edge amid rising global competition, particularly from China,” said Forbes–Cable.

Source: Wood Mackenzie, Energy Information Administration

Carbon capture and storage: the ambitions of youth

Juxtaposing the Carbon capture and storage (CCS) capacity with LNG production creates an interesting illustration of the scale of the ambition for CCS. This chart is not drawing equivalence between the two industries but compares the growth of two large industrial systems handling gas in a cooled liquid state.

“Even in the delayed energy transition scenario, CCS capacity is expected to be three times greater than LNG supply volumes by 2050, while in the base case, it will be four times greater. This will require impressive growth rates!” said Forbes–Cable.

Source: Wood Mackenzie Lens

North Sea energy: the tortoise and the hare

The North Sea, once a significant source of oil and gas, was at the vanguard of the offshore wind sector. This chart plots oil and gas against offshore wind by quantifying the cumulative final energy output. Currently, the offshore wind capacity stands at 36 gigawatts (GW) and is projected to exceed 240 GW by 2050. Even so it will be past the end of the century before offshore winds cumulative energy output surpasses oil and gas.

Forbes–Cable said, “Having spent a number of years on rigs in the North Sea and experienced the awesome nature of the weather I was always curious as to the energy output from above and below the sea.”

North Sea cumulative final energy output of oil and gas versus offshore wind

Source: Wood Mackenzie Lens

Note: Beyond 2050, for the purposes of finding the intersection, it has been assumed that offshore wind power output grows by 2% annually.

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About Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie is the global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources. Driven by data. Powered by people. In the middle of an energy revolution, businesses and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience in natural resources. Today, our team of over 2,000 experts operate across 30 global locations, inspiring customers’ decisions through real–time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make bold decisions when it matters most. For more information, visit woodmac.com.

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International Association of Political Consultants Addresses Recent Developments in Syria

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the situation in Syria continues to evolve, the IAPC emphasizes the importance of maintaining democratic processes and protecting the rights of citizens. The organization is deeply concerned about the impact of the conflict on the Syrian population and the potential erosion of democratic institutions in the region.

“The events unfolding in Syria are a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy in conflict zones. It is imperative that the international community supports efforts to uphold democratic values and protect the rights of all citizens,” stated Carlos Fara, President of the International Association of Political Consultants.

“Since the Arab Spring in 2011, Syrians have sought a democratic process that reflected the aspirations of the people,” said Fara. “With the downfall of the Assad regime, it is our hope that Syria will join the family of democracies and provide the necessary tools to allow the people to express their will. The IAPC stands ready to assist in support of democracy.”

About International Association of Political Consultants

Founded in Paris in 1968, the IAPC is a global professional association of Political Consultants dedicated to fostering democracy throughout the world. Through our annual conference event, held each November in a different city, we exchange views and information about political developments and campaign techniques, network and award a Democracy Medal to an individual or organization who has worked courageously to foster, promote and sustain the democratic process anywhere in the world.

The IAPC is committed to recognizing and supporting individuals and organizations that demonstrate courage in promoting and sustaining democracy. Each year, the association awards a Democracy Medal to those who have made significant contributions to the democratic process.

For more information about the International Association of Political Consultants and its efforts to promote democracy worldwide, please visit their official website at https://www.iapc.org.

For further information contact:
Marcel Wieder
416–484–7770 ext. 1
marcel@aurorastrategy.com


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الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين تناقش التطورات الأخيرة في سوريا

واشنطن, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

 مع استمرار تطور الوضع في سوريا، تؤكد الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين على أهمية الحفاظ على العمليات الديمقراطية وحماية حقوق المواطنين. تُعرِب المنظمة عن قلقها العميق إزاء تأثير النزاع على الشعب السوري واحتمال تدهور المؤسسات الديمقراطية في المنطقة.

صرح Carlos Fara، رئيس الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين قائلاً: “إن الأحداث الجارية في سوريا هي تذكير صارخ بهشاشة الديموقراطية في مناطق النزاع. ومن الضروري أن يدعم المجتمع الدولي الجهود المبذولة لدعم القيم الديمقراطية وحماية حقوق جميع المواطنين”.

وأضاف Fara، “منذ الربيع العربي في عام 2011، سعى السوريون إلى عملية ديموقراطية تعكس تطلعات الشعب”. “ومع سقوط نظام الأسد، نأمل أن تنضم سوريا إلى عائلة الديمقراطيات وتوفر الأدوات اللازمة لتمكين الشعب من التعبير عن إرادته. وتقف الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين على أهبة الاستعداد للمساعدة دعمًا للديمقراطية”.

عن الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين (International Association of Political Consultants)

تأسست الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين في باريس عام 1968، وهي رابطة مهنية عالمية للمستشارين السياسيين تكرس مجهوداتها لتعزيز الديمقراطية في جميع أنحاء العالم. وعبر مؤتمرنا السنوي، الذي يُعقد في شهر نوفمبر من كل عام في مدينة مختلفة، نتبادل الآراء والمعلومات حول التطورات السياسية وتقنيات الحملات الانتخابية، ونتواصل مع بعضنا البعض ونمنح ميدالية الديمقراطية لفرد أو منظمة عملت بشجاعة على تعزيز العملية الديمقراطية ودعمها واستدامتها في أي مكان في العالم.

وتلتزم الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين بتقدير الأفراد والمنظمات التي تُظهر شجاعة في تعزيز الديمقراطية ودعمها واستدامتها. وفي كل عام، تمنح الرابطة ميدالية الديمقراطية لأولئك الذين قدموا إسهامات كبيرة في العملية الديمقراطية.

لمزيد من المعلومات عن الرابطة الدولية للمستشارين السياسيين وجهودها لتعزيز الديمقراطية في جميع أنحاء العالم، يُرجى زيارة موقعها الإلكتروني الرسمي على https://www.iapc.org.

لمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى الاتصال على:
Marcel Wieder
416–484–7770 داخلي 1
marcel@aurorastrategy.com


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Mavenir e Boost Mobile Realizam a Primeira Validação da Indústria e Serviço Interno Comercial para Transferência de Open RAN Entre Fornecedores na Rede Móvel da Boost nos EUA

Soluções Open RAN conectadas por meio de uma interface 3GPP Xn dentro da infraestrutura 5G da Boost Mobile para uma mobilidade perfeita

Os clientes da Boost Mobile têm um serviço ininterrupto e consistente em áreas que usam fornecedores Open RAN Mistos

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Mavenir e a Boost Mobile (anteriormente DISH Wireless) anunciaram a primeira transferência de Open RAN entre fornecedores do setor com a interface 3GPP Xn na Boost Mobile Network. Este marco é um exemplo da interoperabilidade perfeita entre diferentes fornecedores de rádio Open RAN (O–RAN), um ponto de prova crítico de que a O–RAN, além de viável também prospera em implantações do mundo real.

A interface Xn, definida pelo 3GPP para 5G NR, facilita a comunicação entre nós RAN de diferentes fornecedores, garantindo a continuidade ininterrupta da chamada e uma experiência de usuário sem problemas. RAN com interfaces proprietárias restringem os operadores a confiar em redes de fonte única confinadas a implantações regionais. A interface Xn permite a interconexão de nós RAN abertos e fechados, promovendo maior interoperabilidade e flexibilidade do fornecedor na mesma região.

A validação alcançada pela Mavenir, um fornecedor de rádio terceirizado, e pela Boost Mobile, destaca a maturidade de 3GPP e O–RAN e as possibilidades do alcance de um ambiente verdadeiramente de vários fornecedores. Com o uso de interfaces abertas e da interoperabilidade tranquila, a tecnologia O–RAN garante que os dispositivos móveis possam alternar tranquilamente entre diferentes componentes de rede sem afetar a experiência do usuário. Os clientes da Boost Mobile podem aproveitar um serviço ininterrupto e uma conectividade consistente, pois a rede realmente lida com transições de mobilidade entre diferentes soluções de fornecedores de O–RAN sem interrupções.

A implementação bem–sucedida da transferência entre fornecedores exemplifica o valor das interfaces abertas e o potencial da arquitetura Open RAN. Isso demonstra como as interfaces abertas facilitam a flexibilidade na escolha e integração de componentes de vários fornecedores, reduzindo a dependência de fonte única, reduzindo custos e acelerando os avanços da rede por meio da rápida interoperabilidade e colaboração com fornecedores. O papel da Mavenir e da Boost Mobile neste marco, além de destacar a liderança do setor em soluções Open RAN, também reforça seu compromisso de oferecer soluções de conectividade superiores que aprimorem a experiência do usuário.

“A Boost Mobile acredita no poder da Open RAN para impulsionar a inovação e aprimorar a experiência do cliente”, disse Eben Albertyn, Diretor de Tecnologia da Boost Mobile. “Com a adoção de padrões abertos e interoperabilidade, nós, juntamente com a ajuda da Mavenir e de outros fornecedores de rádio terceirizados, além de criar uma rede mais flexível também estamos abrindo caminho para um futuro conectado em que todos os clientes possam utilizar a conectividade contínua em toda a Rede Móvel Boost.”

“Essa conquista é um marco significativo na evolução da Open RAN, possibilitada pela colaboração com a Boost Mobile”, disse Pardeep Kohli, Presidente e Diretor Executivo da Mavenir. “Com as transferências contínuas entre fornecedores a Mavenir demonstra como a Open RAN oferece redes flexíveis, econômicas e interoperáveis. Este marco ressalta nosso compromisso de capacitar as operadoras a criar redes independentes de fornecedores, garantindo conectividade escalável e de alta qualidade para seus clientes.” 

Sobre a Mavenir

A Mavenir está estabelecendo hoje o futuro das redes com soluções nativas da nuvem e habilitadas para IA, que são ecológicas por design, capacitando as operadoras a obter os benefícios do 5G e alcançar redes inteligentes, automatizadas e programáveis. Como pioneira da Open RAN e uma comprovada disruptora revolucionária do setor, as soluções premiadas da Mavenir fornecem automação e monetização em redes móveis em todo o mundo, acelerando a transformação da rede de software para mais de 300 provedores de serviços de comunicações em mais de 120 países, que atendem a mais de 50% dos assinantes de todo o mundo. Para mais informação, visite www.mavenir.com.

Contatos de RP da Mavenir:
Emmanuela Spiteri
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Mavenir und Boost Mobile erreichen branchenweit erste Validierung und kommerzielle Inbetriebnahme für herstellerübergreifende Open RAN-Übergabe im Boost Mobile-Netz in den USA

Offene RAN–Lösungen, die über eine 3GPP–Xn–Schnittstelle innerhalb der 5G–Infrastruktur von Boost Mobile für nahtlose Mobilität verbunden sind

Die Kunden von Boost Mobile profitieren von einem unterbrechungsfreien und konsistenten Service in Gebieten, in denen verschiedene Open–RAN–Anbieter zum Einsatz kommen

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir und Boost Mobile (ehemals DISH Wireless) kündigen die branchenweit erste herstellerübergreifende Open–RAN–Übergabe über die 3GPP–Xn–Schnittstelle im gesamten Boost–Mobile–Netzwerk an. Dieser Meilenstein zeigt die nahtlose Interoperabilität zwischen verschiedenen Open–RAN–(O–RAN–)Funkanbietern, ein entscheidender Beweis dafür, dass O–RAN nicht nur realisierbar, sondern auch in der Praxis erfolgreich ist.

Die Xn–Schnittstelle, wie sie von 3GPP für 5G NR definiert wurde, erleichtert die Kommunikation zwischen RAN–Knoten verschiedener Anbieter und gewährleistet eine unterbrechungsfreie Anrufweiterleitung und ein reibungsloses Benutzererlebnis. RAN mit proprietären Schnittstellen zwingen die Betreiber dazu, sich auf Single–Source–Netzwerke zu verlassen, die auf regionale Bereitstellungen beschränkt sind. Die Xn–Schnittstelle ermöglicht die Verbindung von offenen und geschlossenen RAN–Knoten und fördert so eine größere Interoperabilität und Anbieterflexibilität innerhalb derselben Region.

Die Validierung durch Mavenir, einen Drittanbieter von Funktechnologie, und Boost Mobile unterstreicht die Ausgereiftheit von 3GPP und O–RAN und die Möglichkeiten, eine Umgebung mit mehreren Anbietern zu schaffen. Durch die Nutzung offener Schnittstellen und reibungsloser Interoperabilität stellt die O–RAN–Technologie sicher, dass mobile Geräte problemlos zwischen verschiedenen Netzwerkkomponenten wechseln können, ohne dass die Benutzererfahrung beeinträchtigt wird. Die Kunden von Boost Mobile können einen unterbrechungsfreien Service und eine konsistente Konnektivität genießen, da das Netzwerk nachweislich Mobilitätsübergänge zwischen verschiedenen O–RAN–Anbieterlösungen nahtlos und ohne Unterbrechung bewältigt.

Die erfolgreiche Umsetzung der Übergabe zwischen Anbietern veranschaulicht den Wert offener Schnittstellen und das Potenzial der Open–RAN–Architektur. Dies zeigt, wie offene Schnittstellen die Flexibilität bei der Auswahl und Integration von Komponenten verschiedener Anbieter erhöhen, die Abhängigkeit von einzelnen Quellen verringern, Kosten senken und die Weiterentwicklung von Netzwerken durch schnelle Interoperabilität und Zusammenarbeit mit Anbietern beschleunigen. Die Rolle von Mavenir und Boost Mobile bei diesem Meilenstein unterstreicht nicht nur die Branchenführerschaft bei Open–RAN–Lösungen, sondern bekräftigt auch ihr Engagement für die Bereitstellung überlegener Konnektivitätslösungen, die das Nutzererlebnis verbessern.

„Bei Boost Mobile glauben wir an die Kraft von Open RAN, um Innovationen voranzutreiben und das Kundenerlebnis zu verbessern“, so Eben Albertyn, Chief Technology Officer von Boost Mobile. „Durch die Nutzung offener Standards und Interoperabilität bauen wir mit Hilfe von Mavenir und einem weiteren Drittanbieter für Funktechnologie nicht nur ein flexibleres Netzwerk auf, sondern ebnen auch den Weg für eine vernetzte Zukunft, in der jeder Kunde eine nahtlose Konnektivität im gesamten Boost Mobile–Netzwerk genießen kann.“

„Dieser Erfolg markiert einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der Entwicklung von Open RAN, der durch die Zusammenarbeit mit Boost Mobile ermöglicht wurde“, so Pardeep Kohli, Präsident und Chief Executive Officer von Mavenir. „Durch die Ermöglichung nahtloser Übergaben zwischen Anbietern zeigt Mavenir, wie Open RAN flexible, kostengünstige und interoperable Netzwerke bereitstellt. Dieser Meilenstein unterstreicht unser Engagement, Betreiber in die Lage zu versetzen, herstellerunabhängige Netzwerke aufzubauen und ihren Kunden eine skalierbare, hochwertige Konnektivität zu bieten.“ 

Über Mavenir

Mavenir baut die Zukunft der Netzwerke schon heute mit cloudnativen, KI–fähigen Lösungen auf, die von Grund auf umweltfreundlich sind und es den Betreibern ermöglichen, die Vorteile von 5G zu nutzen und intelligente, automatisierte und programmierbare Netzwerke zu realisieren. Als Pionier des Open RAN und bewährter Branchenumgestalter sorgen die preisgekrönten Lösungen von Mavenir für Automatisierung und Monetarisierung in Mobilfunknetzen weltweit und beschleunigen die Transformation von Software–Netzwerken für über 300 Kommunikationsdienstanbieter in über 120 Ländern, die mehr als 50 % der weltweiten Abonnenten bedienen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.mavenir.com

Mavenir – PR–Kontakte:
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Mavenir et Boost Mobile obtiennent une validation et une mise en service commerciale inédites pour le transfert inter-fournisseurs Open RAN sur le réseau Boost Mobile Network aux États-Unis

Les solutions Open RAN sont connectées via une interface 3GPP Xn au sein de l’infrastructure 5G de Boost Mobile pour une mobilité fluide

Les clients de Boost Mobile bénéficient d’un service ininterrompu et stable dans les zones faisant appel à des fournisseurs Open RAN mixtes

RICHARDSON, Texas, 12 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir et Boost Mobile (anciennement DISH Wireless) annoncent le premier transfert inter–fournisseurs Open RAN utilisant l’interface 3GPP Xn, sur le réseau Boost Mobile Network. Cette étape majeure démontre l’interopérabilité transparente entre les différents fournisseurs de solutions radio Open RAN (O–RAN), preuve irréfutable que la technologie O–RAN ne se contente pas d’être viable, mais qu'elle connaît un véritable essor sur le terrain.

L’interface Xn, telle que définie par le 3GPP pour la 5G NR, facilite la communication entre les nœuds RAN de différents fournisseurs, garantissant la continuité des appels et une expérience fluide pour l’utilisateur. Les réseaux RAN dotés d’interfaces propriétaires contraignent les opérateurs à recourir à des réseaux à source unique, limités à des déploiements régionaux. L’interface Xn permet l’interconnexion de nœuds RAN ouverts et fermés, favorisant ainsi une plus grande interopérabilité et une plus grande flexibilité des fournisseurs au sein d’une même région.

La validation obtenue par Mavenir, un fournisseur radio tiers, et Boost Mobile, met en évidence la maturité du 3GPP et de l’O–RAN, ainsi que les possibilités de création d’un environnement véritablement multi–fournisseurs. En exploitant les interfaces ouvertes et l’interopérabilité, la technologie O–RAN assure aux appareils mobiles une transition aisée entre les différents composants du réseau sans affecter l’expérience de l’utilisateur. Les clients de Boost Mobile peuvent bénéficier d’un service ininterrompu et d’une connectivité stable, dans la mesure où le réseau est capable de gérer les transitions de mobilité entre les différentes solutions des fournisseurs O–RAN et ce, de manière fluide et sans disruption.

La mise en œuvre fructueuse du transfert inter–fournisseurs illustre la valeur des interfaces ouvertes et le potentiel de l’architecture Open RAN. Elle démontre à quel point les interfaces ouvertes favorisent la flexibilité dans le choix et l’intégration de composants provenant de plusieurs fournisseurs, limitant ainsi la dépendance à l’égard d’une source unique, réduisant les coûts et accélérant les progrès du réseau grâce à une interopérabilité rapide et à la collaboration entre les fournisseurs. Grâce à cette avancée, Mavenir et Boost Mobile soulignent non seulement leur leadership dans le domaine des solutions Open RAN, mais renforcent également leur engagement à fournir des solutions de connectivité de qualité supérieure qui améliorent l’expérience des utilisateurs.

« Chez Boost Mobile, nous croyons au pouvoir de l’Open RAN pour stimuler l’innovation et améliorer l’expérience des clients », a déclaré Eben Albertyn, Directeur de la technologie chez Boost Mobile. « En adoptant des normes ouvertes et en assurant l’interopérabilité, nous, en collaboration avec Mavenir et l’autre fournisseur de radio tiers, ne nous contentons pas de construire un réseau plus flexible; nous ouvrons la voie à un avenir connecté où chaque client peut bénéficier d’une connectivité sans faille sur le réseau de Boost Mobile Network ».

« Cette réalisation marque une étape importante dans l’évolution de l’Open RAN, rendue possible par la collaboration avec Boost Mobile », a souligné Pardeep Kohli, PDG de Mavenir. « En permettant des transferts inter–fournisseurs transparents, Mavenir démontre comment l’Open RAN offre des réseaux flexibles, rentables et interopérables. Cette réalisation témoigne de notre engagement envers les opérateurs pour leur permettre de bâtir des réseaux agnostiques, garantissant à leurs clients une connectivité évolutive et de haute qualité. » 

À propos de Mavenir

Mavenir bâtit aujourd’hui les réseaux de demain grâce à des solutions basées sur le cloud et à l’IA, qui sont écologiques de par leur conception et qui permettent aux opérateurs de tirer parti des avantages de la 5G et de mettre en place des réseaux intelligents, automatisés et programmables. En tant que pionnier de l’Open RAN et innovateur du secteur, Mavenir et ses solutions primées assurent l’automatisation et la monétisation des réseaux mobiles dans le monde entier, accélérant la transformation des réseaux logiciels auprès de plus de 300 fournisseurs de services de communication dans plus de 120 pays, qui desservent plus de 50 % des abonnés dans le monde. Pour en savoir plus, rendez–vous sur www.mavenir.com

Contact relations publiques de Mavenir:
Emmanuela Spiteri
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Nobel Peace Prize Forum Breaks Down Nuclear Risks and Solutions

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum with leading experts on global nuclear politics, including three former Nobel laureates, convened to discuss the continued risk of nuclear weapons. Credit: Soka Gakkai mInternational.

The Nobel Peace Prize Forum with leading experts on global
nuclear politics, including three former Nobel laureates, convened to discuss the continued risk of nuclear weapons.
Credit: Soka Gakkai mInternational.

By Naureen Hossain
UNITED NATIONS & OSLO, Dec 12 2024 – The existential threat that nuclear weapons present remains as pertinent as ever, even when they have not been deployed in war for nearly 80 years. As some countries seek out nuclear weapons or to upgrade and modernize their existing warheads, global voices in nuclear politics and disarmament warn of the potential risk of a new nuclear arms race amid the weakening of nuclear treaties that prohibit the proliferation and use of nuclear arms.

At this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Oslo, Norway, leading experts on global nuclear politics, including three former Nobel laureates, convened to discuss the risk of growing nuclear arsenals and what must be done to mitigate these risks. The forum ‘NUKES: How to Counter the Threat’ was hosted on December 11 at University Aula with the support of the city of Oslo, the International Forum for Understanding, and Soka Gakkai International.

The Nobel Institute has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 13 occasions to individuals and groups whose work was in service to the argument for the prohibition of nuclear weapons. This was seen up to the present day with Japanese grassroots organization Nihon Hidankyo, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10. When accepting the award, co-chair Terumi Tanaka called for the world to listen to the testimonies of A-bomb survivors and to feel the “deep inhumanity of nuclear weapons.”

The forum began with the testimonies from two Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

Keiko Ogura was eight years old in Hiroshima. She recalled the trauma she carried with her in the aftermath of the bombing, as she saw people die around her, not yet knowing that they were suffering due to radiation. She and other Hibakusha came forward years later to share their experiences and the direct costs of deploying nuclear weapons.

“Before I die, we want to see this planet free of nuclear weapons,” said Ogura. “For us, discounting the number of nuclear weapons is nonsense. A single nuclear weapon means destruction of this world.”

Masao Tomonaga was two years old when Nagasaki was bombed, and his memories of that time are based on his mother’s recollections of that day. He followed in his father’s footsteps to become a doctor, who oversaw Hibakusha care at Nagasaki University and conducted research into the medical consequences of radiation from nuclear fallout. In his own research, Tomonaga found that the stem cells in the survivors’ bodies contained genetic abnormalities due to radiation, which made them vulnerable to leukemia and cancer. As one of the few cells that accumulates and survives across generations, he noted, they also accumulate “genetic errors” that could occur randomly across a lifetime. He hypothesized that the Hibakusha likely held pre-cancerous cells within them.

In the past decade, there have been efforts to reduce the number of nuclear warheads among the countries that held them. Yet in recent years, the attitude has started to shift in the opposite direction. Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, remarked that this shift is marked by military nuclear doctrines that were previously respected and are now being questioned or overstepped.

“We are seeing a normalization of discourse of use of nuclear weapons,” Grossi warned, remarking on how these doctrines are being revisited to allow for some concession for the possession and use of nuclear weapons.

In such times, Grossi remarked, world leaders have an “irrevocable responsibility” to make the critical steps forward to nuclear disarmament. “It’s time that we are reminded at the right level of the necessity of this decision at the top, whether we like it or not,” he said. “We hope that this determination of the world leadership to tackle the issue of nuclear weapons, especially in a world so fragmented as the one we have.”

Yet in the debate of nuclear disarmament, countries seem split on their thinking of nuclear weapons. Experts also warned that the more ‘casual’ discussions of nuclear weapons by major parties also demonstrates an undermining of nuclear treaties. Although 191 member states joined the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), critics have pointed out that this has not been enforced to the extent that it is intended to, especially among the major players.

Speaking during a panel discussion on the risks of nuclear activity, Manpreet Sethi of the Centre for Air Power Studies in New Delhi, India, reflected on how certain countries—nuclear powers—held different perceptions of the risk of nuclear warfare.

“There is no shared sense of risk like there was during the Cuban missile crisis of 1962,” Sethi said. “Everyone is perceiving risk differently.” Sethi also remarked that countries were pushing the boundaries on the ‘nuclear envelope’—the limits on nuclear deployment, evident in the language used in discussing nuclear arms and proliferation.

The threat of nuclear warfare is also heightened when considering the advances made in technology and the impact of modernization and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. Wilfred Wan, Director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme in SIPRI, noted that disruptive technologies such as AI and automation would only “increase the vulnerabilities in nuclear weapons.” The relative unknown factors that remain with AI would also bring an “aura of instability [and] unpredictability to nuclear weapons.” “The only way to eliminate risk… is to eliminate nuclear weapons,” said Wan.

What are the measures then to mitigate the risks of nuclear arsenals in the present day? For one, dialogue between nuclear states and non-nuclear states is one possible step forward for non-nuclear states to call for nuclear states to cease their activities and work towards reduction. Tong Zhao, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, stated that the Global South is in a position to make these demands, especially as many of these countries are also signatories to the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Melissa Parke, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), has said that one step forward would be for all countries, including nuclear powers, to sign the TPNW. The United Nations recently approved a new study on the effects of nuclear warfare for the modern age, a study that would be more comprehensive and update the understanding of nuclear warfare for the 21st century.

“The new UN study will be looking at things like the latest scientific confirmation from the 2022 Nature Food Journal that… even a limited nuclear war would not only kill millions of people outright, but it would cause global climate disruption, massive amounts of soot going into the stratosphere, circling the globe, blocking out sunlight, causing agricultural collapse, and the death by starvation of more than 2 billion people in a nuclear winter,” said Parke.

“I expect the new study will confirm what the Hibakusha have been telling us—have been warning us about. That the risks are real, immediate, and immense. Confronting them now is not a matter of choice but of necessity,” she said. “And that the necessary action is not just no-use but total nuclear disarmament, as that is the only way of eliminating the existential threat of nuclear weapons.”

A concerted, collective effort will be needed to put pressure on nuclear states to move towards non-proliferation and disarmament. That effort can begin on the individual level.

Ogura remarked that the world held a collective responsibility to prohibit nuclear weapons, from world leaders to the youth of the next generation. This could be achieved if the experiences of the Hibakusha and the survivors of nuclear fallout and testing are shared and never forgotten. With a hint of optimism, she said, “We are more than just a single drop.” Water spreads the word—through the ocean, the tide, through the continent. I have a belief—someday we can make it.”

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Bitget anuncia o lançamento do BGBTC, token Wrapped Bitcoin lastreado por reservas de BTC na proporção de 1:1

VICTORIA, Seichelles, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bitget, a bolsa de criptomoedas líder e empresa Web3, lançou seu Wrapped Bitcoin nativo (BGBTC), oferecendo oportunidades de ganho para detentores de Bitcoin (BTC). O recurso recém–lançado oferece uma nova rota para maximizar o potencial dos ativos de BTC dos usuários por meio de opções de staking flexíveis e maiores recompensas. O BGBTC é lastreado pelo BTC na proporção de 1:1, mantendo sua paridade de valor e garantindo integração perfeita no ecossistema mais amplo. Ele foi projetado para ativar valor adicional para detentores de BTC, permitindo que eles participem de oportunidades DeFi enquanto preservam sua exposição ao Bitcoin.

Durante a fase de pré–lançamento, de 9 de dezembro de 2024 a 8 de janeiro de 2025, os usuários podem apostar BTC na Bitget para receber tokens BGBTC. Também há recompensas em dobro de BGPoints, além de um retorno anualizado adicional de 2%, pago em uma única parcela ao final do período. Em seguida, a Temporada 1 começará oficialmente em 9 de janeiro de 2025, com recursos como benefícios aprimorados de BGPoints, opções de resgate flexíveis e parcerias com plataformas BitcoinFi.

“O rápido crescimento do setor de criptomoedas em todo o mundo, especialmente no ecossistema Bitcoin, nos inspira a inovar continuamente. O BGBTC está alinhado com nossos objetivos de oferecer melhores soluções para nossos usuários, tornando suas experiências de negociação mais inteligentes. Ele permite que os usuários se envolvam mais profundamente com o Bitcoin, acessem rendimentos mais altos e participem de ecossistemas DeFi antes fora de alcance”, disse Gracy Chen, CEO da Bitget.

O BGBTC simplifica o processo de ganhar retornos adicionais para detentores de BTC. Ao realizar staking de BTC, os usuários recebem tokens BGBTC, que oferecem acesso a diversas fontes de receita, incluindo retornos anuais fixos, BGPoints e recursos futuros, como empréstimos. Os usuários podem resgatar facilmente seus BTC durante a Temporada 1, garantindo máxima flexibilidade no gerenciamento de seus ativos.

A Bitget está focada em garantir uma experiência segura e gratificante para seus usuários. O BGBTC oferece um mecanismo de staking fácil com um clique com vários caminhos para devoluções, incluindo airdrops de token por meio de colaborações com parceiros DeFi. A segurança é reforçada por uma dupla garantia da Bitget e da Cobo, junto com proteções de múltiplas assinaturas, garantindo que todos os fundos permaneçam seguros.

Com recursos como LaunchPool, PoolX, liquidações antecipadas de BGPoints e empréstimos baseados em staking previstos, o BGBTC inicia um capítulo na missão da Bitget de promover a adoção de criptomoedas por meio da inovação.

Para mais informações sobre o BGBTC, acesse aqui.

Sobre a Bitget

Fundada em 2018, a Bitget é a principal bolsa de criptomoedas e empresa Web3 do mundo. Atendendo a mais de 45 milhões de usuários em mais de 150 países e regiões, a bolsa Bitget está comprometida em ajudar os usuários a negociar de forma mais inteligente com seu recurso pioneiro de copy trading e outras soluções de operação, oferecendo acesso em tempo real ao preço da Bitcoin, Ethereum e outros preços de criptomoedas. Anteriormente conhecida como BitKeep, a Bitget Wallet é uma carteira de criptografia multicadeia de classe mundial que oferece uma variedade de soluções e recursos Web3 integrais, incluindo funcionalidade de carteira, swap de tokens, NFT Marketplace, navegador DApp e muito mais.

A Bitget está na vanguarda da adoção de criptomoedas por meio de parcerias estratégicas, como seu papel de Parceiro Oficial de Criptomoedas da Principal Liga de Futebol do mundo, LALIGA, nos mercados do Leste, Sudeste Asiático e América Latina, bem como um parceiro global dos atletas nacionais turcos Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (campeão mundial de luta livre), Samet Gümüş (medalhista de ouro de boxe) e İlkin Aydın (equipe nacional de vôlei), para inspirar a comunidade global a abraçar o futuro da criptomoeda.

Para mais informações, acesse: Site | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

Para consultas da imprensa, entre em contato com: media@bitget.com

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