Mavenir e e& UAE Anunciam Parceria Tecnológica Estratégica Plurianual no MWC25 Começando com a Colaboração no Núcleo de Pacotes 5G Convergente

BARCELONA, Espanha, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Mavenir, fornecedora de infraestrutura de rede nativa na nuvem, e a e& UAE, braço de telecomunicações do grupo de tecnologia global e&, anunciaram uma colaboração para promover o futuro da e& UAE de redes de núcleo de pacotes convergentes nativas na nuvem em 4G, 5G (NSA e SA) no Mobile World Congress em Barcelona. Isso é um marco significativo na jornada em direção à conectividade de próxima geração e à transformação digital.

Essa parceria de longo prazo utiliza tecnologias de ponta e recursos avançados, incluindo serviços 5G habilitados para IA, automação e orquestração. Essa infraestrutura robusta foi projetada para compatibilidade com uma ampla gama de casos de uso futuro, desde banda larga móvel aprimorada e comunicações de baixa latência ultra confiáveis até comunicações massivas do tipo máquina.

A união da Mavenir com a e& UAE prepara o terreno para casos de uso inovadores, incluindo cidades inteligentes, veículos autônomos, IoT industrial e experiências imersivas de AR/VR usando a mais recente tecnologia de IA. O ambiente de núcleo de pacotes convergentes garante uma transição perfeita e o preparo para os recursos 6G, abrindo caminho para futuros avanços na conectividade e apoiando as necessidades das empresas em expansão da e& UAE.

Pardeep Kohli, Presidente e CEO da Mavenir disse: “Estamos contentes com a nossa parceria com a e& UAE na implementação de uma rede central 5G de última geração. Essa colaboração ressalta nosso compromisso de impulsionar a inovação e fornecer soluções de ponta que capacitem nossos clientes. Os recursos e tecnologias avançados integrados a essa rede desbloquearão novas possibilidades e estabelecerão as bases para futuras capacidades 6G.”

Khaled Al Suwaidi, redes e plataformas principais da e& UAE, disse: “Nossa colaboração bem–sucedida com a Mavenir marca um passo significativo na nossa missão de fornecer conectividade e serviços digitais de classe mundial aos nossos clientes. A implantação dessa rede central 5G avançada além de aprimorar nossas ofertas atuais também nos posiciona na vanguarda da inovação tecnológica. Estamos prontos para explorar em conjunto novas áreas em IA, automação, orquestração, BSS digital e RCS, para continuar a oferecer um valor excepcional aos nossos clientes.”

A Mavenir e a e& UAE estão comprometidas com a colaboração contínua em vários domínios para impulsionar a inovação contínua e fornecer experiências digitais transformadoras para clientes em toda a região.

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

Sobre a e& UAE

A e& UAE é o principal braço de telecomunicações da e& nos Emirados Árabes Unidos, com base em um legado de 5 décadas de excelência em conectividade. Nossa missão é oferecer experiências de conectividade superiores de classe mundial que alimentem a inovação focada no futuro dos Emirados Árabes Unidos.

Aproveitando as mais recentes tecnologias de classe mundial, a e& UAE visa transformar vidas e indústrias, tornando cada conexão em uma oportunidade de crescimento e cada interação em uma possibilidade revolucionária.

Estamos focados em expandir nossos principais serviços e mercados digitais, enriquecendo as propostas de valor para o consumidor que atendam a novos estilos de vida e demandas emergentes além dos principais serviços de telecomunicações, incluindo saúde, seguros e games.

Como parceira empresarial confiável a e& UAE continua a alimentar setores inteiros com 5G e IA, oferecendo um ecossistema personalizado de soluções para atender às suas necessidades de conectividade e muito mais, capacitando–os a automatizar, inovar, transformar e dimensionar.

Fortalecendo nossa posição de liderança como empresa de telecomunicações a e& UAE alimentada por IA oferece conectividade perfeita, soluções de IA de ponta e inovação sustentável para elevar pessoas e comunidades e capacitar empresas e indústrias, para que todos prosperem em um mundo digital em primeiro lugar.

Para mais informações sobre a e& UAE, visite: https://www.etisalat.ae

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Mavenir et e& UAE annoncent un partenariat technologique stratégique pluriannuel à l’occasion du congrès #MWC25, en commençant par une collaboration dans le domaine du cœur de paquet 5G convergent

BARCELONE, Espagne, 05 mars 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, le fournisseur d’infrastructures basées sur le cloud, et e& UAE, la branche télécom du groupe technologique mondial e&, ont annoncé une collaboration pour faire progresser l’avenir d’e& UAE en matière de réseaux de cœur de paquet convergent basés sur le cloud à travers la 4G, la 5G (NSA et SA) lors du Mobile World Congress à Barcelone. Cette collaboration marque une étape décisive dans l’évolution vers la connectivité de nouvelle génération et la transformation numérique.

Ce partenariat à long terme s’appuie sur des technologies de pointe et des fonctionnalités avancées, notamment des services 5G basés sur l’IA, l’automatisation et l’orchestration. Cette infrastructure robuste est conçue pour prendre en charge un large éventail de cas d’utilisation futurs, du haut débit mobile amélioré et des communications ultra–fiables à faible latence aux communications massives de type machine.

L’association de Mavenir et d’e& UAE ouvre la voie à des cas d’utilisation innovants, notamment les villes intelligentes, les véhicules autonomes, l’IdO industriel et les expériences de RA/RV immersives utilisant les dernières technologies en matière d’IA. L’environnement de cœur de paquet convergent garantit une transition et une préparation transparentes aux capacités 6G, ouvrant ainsi la voie à de futures avancées en matière de connectivité visant à répondre aux besoins commerciaux croissants d’e& UAE.

Pardeep Kohli, président–directeur général de Mavenir a déclaré : « Nous sommes ravis de nous associer à e& UAE en vue du déploiement d’un réseau central 5G de pointe. Cette collaboration témoigne de notre engagement à nous positionner comme un fer de lance de l’innovation et de la mise à disposition de solutions de pointe au service de nos clients. Les fonctions et technologies avancées intégrées dans ce réseau ouvriront de nouvelles possibilités et jetteront les bases des futures capacités 6G. »

Khaled Al Suwaidi, travaillant pour le Département réseaux et plateformes centraux, e& UAE, a déclaré : « Notre collaboration fructueuse avec Mavenir marque une étape significative dans le cadre de notre mission visant à fournir à nos clients une connectivité et des services numériques de classe mondiale. Le déploiement de ce réseau central 5G avancé améliore non seulement nos offres actuelles, mais nous positionne également à l’avant–garde de l’innovation technologique. Nous sommes impatients d’explorer ensemble de nouveaux domaines en matière d’IA, d’automatisation, d’orchestration, de BSS numérique et de RCS, afin de continuer à proposer à nos clients des services exceptionnels, créateurs de valeur ajoutée. »

Mavenir et e& UAE s’engagent à poursuivre leur collaboration dans divers domaines afin de stimuler l’innovation et de proposer des expériences numériques novatrices aux clients de toute la région.

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

À propos d’e& UAE

e& UAE est la branche télécom phare d’e& aux Émirats arabes unis, fondée sur un héritage de cinq décennies d’excellence en matière de connectivité. Notre mission est de proposer des expériences de connectivité supérieure de classe mondiale qui alimentent l’innovation tournée vers l’avenir des Émirats arabes unis.

En s’appuyant sur les dernières technologies de classe mondiale, e& UAE ambitionne de transformer les vies et les industries, en transformant chaque connexion en une opportunité de croissance et chaque interaction en une possibilité de transformation.

Nous nous concentrons sur l’expansion de nos services de base et de nos marchés numériques en enrichissant les propositions de valeur des consommateurs qui répondent aux nouveaux modes de vie et aux demandes émergentes au–delà des services de télécommunications de base, y compris la santé, l’assurance et les jeux.

En tant que partenaire de confiance des entreprises, e& UAE continue d’alimenter des industries entières avec la 5G et l’IA, en fournissant un écosystème de solutions sur mesure pour répondre à leurs besoins en matière de connectivité et plus encore, en leur donnant les moyens d’automatiser, d’innover, de transformer et d’évoluer.

Renforçant notre position de leader en tant qu’opérateur télécom alimenté par l’IA, e& UAE fournit une connectivité transparente, des solutions d’IA de pointe et une innovation durable pour élever les personnes et les communautés, et autonomiser les entreprises et les industries, afin que chacun puisse prospérer dans un monde à la pointe du numérique.

Pour en savoir plus sur e& UAE, consultez le site : https://www.etisalat.ae

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Mavenir und e& UAE kündigen auf der #MWC25 eine mehrjährige strategische Technologiepartnerschaft, beginnend mit der Zusammenarbeit im konvergenten 5G Packet Core, an

BARCELONA, Spanien, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, der Anbieter von Cloud–nativer Netzwerkinfrastruktur, und e& UAE, die Telekommunikationssparte des globalen Technologiekonzerns e&, haben auf dem Mobile World Congress in Barcelona eine Kooperation bekannt gegeben, um die Zukunft der Cloud–nativen konvergenten Paketkernnetze von e& UAE über 4G, 5G (NSA und SA) voranzutreiben. Das ist ein wichtiger Meilenstein auf dem Weg zur Konnektivität der nächsten Generation und zur digitalen Transformation.

Diese langfristige Partnerschaft nutzt hochmoderne Technologien und fortschrittliche Funktionen, darunter KI–fähige 5G–Dienste, Automatisierung und Orchestrierung. Diese robuste Infrastruktur ist so konzipiert, dass sie eine breite Palette künftiger Anwendungsfälle unterstützt, von verbesserten mobilen Breitbanddiensten und äußerst zuverlässiger Kommunikation mit geringer Latenz bis hin zu massiver maschinengestützter Kommunikation.

Die Zusammenarbeit von Mavenir und e& UAE schafft die Voraussetzungen für innovative Anwendungsfälle wie Smart Citys, autonome Fahrzeuge, industrielles IoT und immersive AR/VR–Erlebnisse unter Verwendung der neuesten KI–Technologie. Die konvergente Packet–Core–Umgebung gewährleistet sowohl einen nahtlosen Übergang als auch die Bereitschaft für 6G–Funktionen und ebnet den Weg für künftige Fortschritte bei der Konnektivität, die den wachsenden Geschäftsanforderungen von e& UAE gerecht werden.

Pardeep Kohli, President und CEO von Mavenir: „Wir freuen uns sehr über die Zusammenarbeit mit e& UAE beim Aufbau eines hochmodernen 5G–Kernnetzes. Diese Kooperation unterstreicht unser Engagement, Innovationen voranzutreiben und innovative Lösungen zu liefern, die unsere Kunden unterstützen. Die in dieses Netz integrierten fortschrittlichen Funktionen und Technologien werden neue Möglichkeiten eröffnen und die Grundlage für künftige 6G–Funktionen bilden.“

Khaled Al Suwaidi, Abteilung Kernnetze und Plattformen bei e& UAE, erklärt: „Unsere erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit mit Mavenir ist ein bedeutender Schritt nach vorn bei unserer Mission, unseren Kunden erstklassige Konnektivität und digitale Dienste zu bieten. Die Bereitstellung dieses fortschrittlichen 5G–Kernnetzes erweitert nicht nur unser aktuelles Angebot, sondern positioniert uns auch an der Spitze der technologischen Innovation. Wir freuen uns darauf, gemeinsam neue Bereiche der KI, Automatisierung, Orchestrierung sowie des digitalen BSS und RCS zu erforschen, um unseren Kunden weiterhin einen außergewöhnlichen Mehrwert zu bieten.“

Mavenir und e& UAE verpflichten sich zu einer fortlaufenden Zusammenarbeit in verschiedenen Bereichen, um kontinuierliche Innovationen voranzutreiben und Kunden in der gesamten Region transformative digitale Erfahrungen 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

Über e& UAE

e& UAE ist das Aushängeschild der Telekommunikationssparte von e& in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten, das auf einer fünf Jahrzehnte langen Tradition von exzellenter Konnektivität aufbaut. Unsere Mission ist es, erstklassige Konnektivitätserlebnisse zu bieten, die die zukunftsorientierte Innovation in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten vorantreiben.

e& UAE nutzt die neuesten Spitzentechnologien, um Leben und Branchen zu verändern, indem es jede Verbindung in eine Wachstumschance und jede Interaktion in eine transformative Möglichkeit verwandelt.

Wir konzentrieren uns auf die Erweiterung unserer Kerndienste und digitalen Marktplätze durch die Bereicherung von Wertangeboten für Verbraucher, die auf neue Lebensstile und neue Anforderungen über die wichtigsten Telekommunikationsdienste hinaus, einschließlich Gesundheit, Versicherungen und Gaming, eingehen.

Als vertrauenswürdiger Partner von Unternehmen unterstützt e& UAE ganze Branchen mit 5G und KI und bietet ein maßgeschneidertes Ökosystem von Lösungen, um ihre Konnektivitätsanforderungen zu erfüllen und sie in die Lage zu versetzen, zu automatisieren, zu innovieren, zu transformieren und zu skalieren.

e& UAE stärkt seine Führungsposition als KI–gestütztes Telekommunikationsunternehmen und bietet nahtlose Konnektivität, modernste KI–Lösungen und nachhaltige Innovationen, um Menschen und Communitys zu fördern und Unternehmen und Branchen zu stärken, damit alle in einer digitalisierten Welt erfolgreich sind.

Weitere Informationen über e& UAE finden Sie unter: https://www.etisalat.ae

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A Quantexa conclui rodada de investimento Série F no valor de 175 milhões de dólares, liderada pela Teachers' Venture Growth

Líder em IA no Reino Unido acelera planos de crescimento ao alcançar uma valorização de 2,6 bilhões de dólares

O financiamento será usado para desenvolver novas iniciativas, fortalecer a inovação da plataforma da Quantexa e impulsionar o crescimento adicional na América do Norte

LONDRES e NOVA IORQUE, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Quantexa, líder global em soluções de Inteligência de Decisão (Decision Intelligence, “DI”) para os setores público e privado, anunciou hoje que concluiu uma rodada de investimento Série F no valor de 175 milhões de dólares, liderada pela Teachers' Venture Growth (“TVG”).

A última rodada avalia a empresa de tecnologia britânica em 2,6 bilhões de dólares, e esse marco está promovendo o progresso da Quantexa em sua missão de ajudar empresas e agências governamentais em vários mercados a se manterem à frente na corrida por DI impulsionada por IA.

A rodada foi liderada pela TVG, que faz parte do plano de pensão Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, com um valor de 255 bilhões de dólares canadenses, com a participação de investidores existentes, incluindo o British Patient Capital. Como parte deste financiamento, Ara Yeromian, diretor executivo da TVG, se juntará ao conselho da Quantexa, que inclui a representação de investidores existentes (Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital, BNY, Evolution Equity Partners, AlbionVC e HSBC).

Após esta rodada de investimento, a Quantexa fortalecerá seus esforços de inovação na plataforma para aprimorar as experiências dos clientes existentes, criar parcerias e alianças, aprofundar sua presença na América do Norte e buscar oportunidades selecionadas de fusões e aquisições (M&A). A TVG usará sua expertise de sucesso em escalonamento de empresas de IA e software de alto crescimento, bem como sua rede abrangente, para apoiar a expansão estratégica internacional e os planos de crescimento da Quantexa.

Este investimento da Série F ocorreu apenas alguns meses depois que a Quantexa atingiu o status de Centauro, juntando–se a um seleto grupo de empresas de SaaS reconhecidas por ultrapassarem US$ 100 milhões em ARR.

Avid Larizadeh Duggan, diretor sênior de gerenciamento e líder de TVG na EMEA, disse: “Hoje, as empresas precisam construir bases de dados confiáveis para viabilizar a tomada de decisões aprimorada por IA e gerar impacto no mundo real. A Quantexa está revolucionando a forma como isso é feito. Na TVG, investimos em empresas de alto crescimento e que causam impacto transformador, lideradas por visionários que fazem a diferença em escala global. O histórico impressionante da Quantexa, sua base de clientes em expansão e sua abordagem arrojada à inovação em dados e IA fazem dela uma escolha natural para o nosso portfólio. Estamos entusiasmados em apoiar Vishal e sua equipe de altíssimo nível na expansão internacional da empresa, enquanto seguem ajudando organizações líderes do setor a adotar a tomada de decisões baseada em IA com confiança.”

O próximo passo de um dos nomes que mais crescem em IA
Enquanto a Quantexa busca consolidar ainda mais sua liderança na categoria DI, a empresa está acelerando sua parceria com a Microsoft, lançando uma carga de trabalho equipada com IA para o Microsoft Fabric e uma solução AML nativa da nuvem para bancos de médio porte nos EUA por meio do Azure Marketplace. Além disso, a Quantexa está expandindo sua unidade de negócios para o setor público, reforçando seu compromisso com a crescente demanda global e ajudando órgãos governamentais a utilizar dados estruturados e não estruturados para implantar IA com segurança em uma variedade de casos de uso.

O rápido crescimento da Quantexa reforça a demanda por sua plataforma DI, auxiliando empresas e órgãos governamentais a expandirem suas iniciativas de IA e dados com mais agilidade e sucesso. Com um crescimento de quase 40% na receita de licenças e 23 novos clients em 2024, a Quantexa expandiu sua atuação para além dos serviços financeiros, gerando receita também nos setores de seguros, TMTE e setor público. A empresa tem uma presença global cada vez maior, são 16 filiais e mais de 800 funcionários.

Vishal Marria, fundador e CEO da Quantexa, disse: “A IA é uma tecnologia única em uma geração, capaz de transformar setores, redefinir operações e criar processos totalmente novos. Desde o primeiro dia, a Quantexa tem estado na vanguarda dessa revolução, ajudando empresas a criar dados confiáveis e refinados para desbloquear todo o potencial da IA. Este investimento mais recente reflete a aceitação dos investidores em relação à nossa visão e o compromisso de se juntar à nossa jornada, à medida que aceleramos a inovação, as implantações da plataforma e ampliamos o valor que entregamos aos clientes e ao ecossistema em geral. Com o contínuo apoio de nossos investidores, que agora inclui a TVG, estamos prontos para ultrapassar os limites da IA, aproveitando o poder de dados confiáveis e reforçando nossa liderança neste cenário em rápida evolução.”

* A nomeação de Ara Yeromian ao Conselho Administrativo da Quantexa está sujeita a aprovação regulatória.

Sobre a Quantexa 
A Quantexa é uma empresa global de software de IA, dados e análise, pioneira em Inteligência de Decisão, que capacita organizações a tomar decisões operacionais confiáveis com dados contextualizados. Usando os mais recentes avanços em IA, a plataforma de inteligência de decisão da Quantexa auxilia as organizações a descobrir riscos ocultos e novas oportunidades, unificando dados em silos e transformando–os no recurso mais confiável e reutilizável. Ela resolve os principais desafios em gerenciamento de dados, inteligência do cliente, KYC, crime financeiro, risco, fraude e segurança, durante todo o ciclo de vida do cliente.

A plataforma de inteligência de decisão da Quantexa melhora o desempenho operacional com mais de 90% mais precisão e resolução de modelo analítico 60 vezes mais rápida do que as abordagens tradicionais. Um estudo TEI sobre a Plataforma de Inteligência de Decisão da Quantexa, realizado de forma independente pela Forrester, descobriu que os clientes obtiveram um ROI de 228% em três anos. Fundada em 2016, a Quantexa agora tem mais de 800 funcionários e milhares de usuários da plataforma, que trabalham com bilhões de transações e pontos de dados em todo o mundo. Para mais informações, acesse www.quantexa.com ou nos siga no LinkedIn.

Sobre a Teachers’ Venture Growth
A Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) foca em investimentos de capital de risco em estágios avançados e crescimento em empresas de tecnologia avançada em todo o mundo. Temos parceria com fundadores que têm missões audaciosas, que buscam expandir sua oferta de produtos, crescer geograficamente e se tornar líderes em seus mercados. Adotamos uma visão de longo prazo e um investimento ativo para ajudar a construir negócios melhores e um mundo melhor. Pensamos globalmente e agimos localmente por meio de nossa presença direta na Europa, América do Norte e Ásia.

A TVG faz parte do Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers'), um investidor global que, em 30 de junho de 2024, possuía ativos líquidos totalizando CAD 255,8 bilhões. Investimos em mais de 50 países em uma ampla gama de ativos, incluindo ações públicas e privadas, renda fixa, crédito, commodities, recursos naturais, infraestrutura, imóveis e capital de risco, com o objetivo de fornecer renda para aposentadoria a 340.000 membros ativos e pensionistas.

Nossos mais de 450 profissionais de investimento atuam em centros financeiros fundamentais em todo o mundo e trazem uma vasta experiência em uma ampla variedade de setores e indústrias. Somos um plano de pensão de benefício definido totalmente financiado e obtivemos um retorno anual líquido total de 9,3% desde a fundação do plano em 1990. No Ontario Teachers', não investimos apenas para obter retorno, investimos para moldar um futuro melhor para os professores que atendemos, para as empresas que apoiamos e para o mundo em que vivemos. Para mais informações, acesse otpp.com/teachersventuregrowth e nos siga no LinkedIn.

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Quantexa finalise un cycle de financement de série F mené par Teachers’ Venture Growth pour un montant de 175 millions de dollars US

Le leader britannique de l’IA accélère ses plans de croissance alors qu’il atteint une valorisation de 2,6 milliards de dollars US

Ce financement sera utilisé pour développer de nouvelles initiatives, renforcer l’innovation de la plateforme de Quantexa et stimuler la croissance en Amérique du Nord

LONDRES et NEW YORK, 05 mars 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantexa, leader mondial des solutions d’intelligence décisionnelle (« ID ») pour les secteurs public et privé, a annoncé ce jour la finalisation d’un cycle de financement de série F mené par Teachers’ Venture Growth (« TVG ») pour un montant de 175 millions de dollars US

Ce dernier cycle de financement valorise l’entreprise technologique britannique à hauteur de 2,6 milliards de dollars US. Cette nouvelle étape permet ainsi à Quantexa de progresser dans sa mission consistant à aider les entreprises et les agences gouvernementales à rester en tête sur de multiples marchés dans la course à l’intelligence décisionnelle basée sur l’IA.

Le cycle a été mené par TVG, qui fait partie de l’Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Régime de retraite des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’Ontario), un investisseur international doté d’un actif net de 255 milliards de dollars canadiens, avec la participation d’investisseurs existants, dont British Patient Capital. * Dans le cadre de ce financement, le directeur général de TVG, Ara Yeromian, rejoindra le conseil d’administration de Quantexa, qui comprend des représentants d’investisseurs existants (Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital, BNY, Evolution Equity Partners, AlbionVC et HSBC).

Suite à ce cycle de financement, Quantexa sera en mesure de renforcer ses efforts d’innovation en matière de plateforme afin d’améliorer l’expérience des clients existants, de créer de nouveaux partenariats et alliances, d’approfondir sa présence en Amérique du Nord et de poursuivre certaines opportunités de fusions et acquisitions. TVG s’appuiera sur son expertise dans la mise à l’échelle réussie d’entreprises d’IA et de logiciels à forte croissance ainsi que sur son vaste réseau afin de soutenir les plans stratégiques d’expansion et de croissance internationale de Quantexa.

Ce financement de série F intervient quelques mois seulement après l’obtention par Quantexa du statut de Centaure qui lui a valu de rejoindre un groupe d’élite d’entreprises SaaS reconnues pour avoir dépassé les 100 millions de dollars US de revenus annuels récurrents (ARR).

Avid Larizadeh Duggan, directeur général senior et responsable de TVG pour la région EMEA, a déclaré : « Aujourd’hui, les entreprises doivent créer des bases de données fiables afin de bénéficier d’une prise de décision améliorée par l’IA et d’avoir un impact réel sur le monde. Quantexa révolutionne leur façon de procéder. Chez TVG, nous investissons dans des entreprises innovantes et à forte croissance dont le direction est assurée par des leaders visionnaires qui font la différence à l’échelle mondiale. Les antécédents impressionnants de Quantexa, sa base de clientèle en pleine expansion ainsi que son approche audacieuse de l’innovation en matière de données et d’IA en font un choix naturel pour notre portefeuille. Nous sommes ravis d’aider Vishal et son équipe de classe mondiale à développer l’entreprise à l’échelle internationale alors qu’ils continuent d’aider les organisations leaders du secteur à adopter la prise de décision basée sur l’IA en toute confiance. »

La prochaine étape pour l’un des acteurs de l’IA à la croissance la plus rapide
Alors que Quantexa s’efforce de consolider davantage encore son leadership dans la catégorie de l’intelligence décisionnelle, l’entreprise accélère son partenariat avec Microsoft en lançant une charge de travail basée sur l’IA pour Microsoft Fabric et une solution AML cloud–native pour les banques américaines de taille moyenne via Azure Marketplace. En outre, Quantexa développe également son unité commerciale dédiée au secteur public. Elle redouble ainsi d’efforts pour répondre à la demande mondiale croissante en aidant les agences gouvernementales à utiliser des données structurées et non structurées de manière à pouvoir déployer l’IA en toute sécurité dans toute un éventail de cas d’utilisation.

La croissance rapide de Quantexa souligne l’importance de la demande pour sa plateforme d’intelligence décisionnelle qui aide les entreprises et les agences gouvernementales à faire évoluer leurs initiatives en matière d’IA et de données avec une rapidité accrue et de meilleurs résultats. Avec des revenus de licences en hausse de près de 40 % et l’ajout de 23 nouveaux clients en 2024, Quantexa étend désormais sa portée au–delà des services financiers, avec des revenus provenant des assurances, des TMTE et du secteur public. Avec 16 bureaux et plus de 800 employés, l’entreprise affiche également une présence mondiale croissante.

Vishal Marria, fondateur et PDG de Quantexa, a déclaré : « L’IA est une technologie révolutionnaire qui transforme les industries, redéfinit les opérations et crée des processus entièrement nouveaux. Dès le premier jour, Quantexa a été à l’avant–garde de cette révolution technologique en aidant les entreprises à créer des données fiables et organisées afin de libérer tout le potentiel de l’IA. Ce dernier financement reflète l’adhésion des investisseurs à notre vision ainsi que leur engagement à nous rejoindre dans notre parcours alors que nous accélérons nos efforts en matière d’innovation et de déploiements de plateforme, tout en amplifiant la valeur ajoutée que nous offrons à nos clients et à l’ensemble de l’écosystème. Grâce au soutien continu de nos investisseurs, dont TVG fait désormais partie, nous sommes prêts à repousser les limites de l’IA en exploitant tout le potentiel des données fiables, tout en renforçant ainsi notre leadership dans ce paysage en évolution rapide. »

* La nomination d’Ara Yeromian au conseil d’administration de Quantexa est soumise à des approbations réglementaires.

À propos de Quantexa 
Quantexa est une société mondiale de logiciels d’intelligence artificielle, de données et d’analyse. Pionnière en matière d’intelligence décisionnelle, elle permet aux organisations de prendre des décisions opérationnelles fiables fondées sur des données en contexte. En utilisant les dernières avancées en matière d’IA, la plateforme d’intelligence décisionnelle de Quantexa aide les organisations à découvrir les risques cachés et les nouvelles opportunités en unifiant les données en silos et en les transformant en une ressource fiable et réutilisable. Elle résout les principaux défis liés à la gestion des données, à la veille client, à la connaissance du client, à la criminalité financière, aux risques, à la fraude et à la sécurité, et ce tout au long du cycle de vie du client.

La plateforme d’intelligence décisionnelle de Quantexa améliore la performance opérationnelle avec une précision accrue de plus de 90 % et une résolution du modèle analytique 60 fois plus rapide que les approches traditionnelles. Une étude TEI de Forrester commandée indépendamment sur la plateforme d’intelligence décisionnelle de Quantexa a révélé que les clients avaient constaté un retour sur investissement de 228 % sur trois ans. Fondée en 2016, Quantexa compte désormais plus de 800 employés et des milliers d’utilisateurs de la plateforme travaillant avec des milliards de transactions et de points de données à travers le monde. Pour tout complément d’information, rendez–vous sur www.quantexa.com ou suivez–nous sur LinkedIn.

À propos de Teachers’ Venture Growth
Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG) concentre ses activités sur les investissements en capital–risque et en capital–développement en phase avancée dans des entreprises technologiques de pointe dans le monde entier. Nous collaborons avec des fondateurs d’entreprises aux missions audacieuses qui cherchent à élargir leur offre de produits, à se développer géographiquement et à acquérir le leadership de leurs marchés. Afin de contribuer à bâtir de meilleures entreprises et un monde meilleur, nous apportons une réflexion à long terme et un investissement actif. Grâce à notre présence directe en Europe, en Amérique du Nord et en Asie, nous pensons globalement et agissons localement.

TVG fait partie du Conseil d’administration de l’Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Régime de retraite des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’Ontario, ou Ontario Teachers’), un investisseur mondial dont l’actif net s’élevait au 30 juin 2024 à 255,8 milliards de dollars canadiens. Nous investissons dans un large éventail d’actifs couvrant plus de 50 pays, et notamment dans des actions publiques et privées, des titres à revenu fixe, des titres de créance, des matières premières, des ressources naturelles, des infrastructures, des biens immobiliers et des entreprises de croissance, afin de fournir un revenu de retraite à 340 000 membres actifs et retraités.

Forts de plus de 450 professionnels de l’investissement, nous opérons dans des centres financiers clés du monde entier et apportons une expertise approfondie dans un large éventail de secteurs et d’industries. En tant que régime de retraite entièrement capitalisé et à prestations déterminées, nous avons réalisé un rendement net annuel total du fonds de 9,3 % depuis la création du régime en 1990. Chez Ontario Teachers’, nous n’investissons pas seulement dans le but d’obtenir un rendement, nous investissons également de manière à façonner un avenir meilleur pour les enseignantes et les enseignants pour lesquels nous œuvrons, pour les entreprises que nous soutenons et pour le monde dans lequel nous vivons. Pour tout complément d’information, rendez–vous sur otpp.com/teachersventuregrowth ou suivez–nous sur LinkedIn.

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Quantexa schließt Investitionsrunde der Serie F in Höhe von 175 Mio. USD unter der Leitung von Teachers' Venture Growth ab

Führender britischer KI–Anbieter beschleunigt Wachstumspläne, während er eine Bewertung von 2,6 Mrd. USD erreicht

Die Finanzierung wird für die Entwicklung neuer Initiativen, die Stärkung der Plattforminnovation von Quantexa und die Förderung des weiteren Wachstums in Nordamerika verwendet

LONDON und NEW YORK, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantexa, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Decision Intelligence („DI“)–Lösungen für den öffentlichen und privaten Sektor, hat heute bekanntgegeben, dass das Unternehmen eine Investitionsrunde der Serie F in Höhe von 175 Mio. USD abgeschlossen hat, die von Teachers' Venture Growth („TVG“) angeführt wurde.

In der jüngsten Finanzierungsrunde wird das britische Technologieunternehmen mit 2,6 Mrd. USD bewertet. Dieser Meilenstein treibt den Fortschritt von Quantexa bei der Erfüllung seiner Mission voran, Unternehmen und Regierungsbehörden in verschiedenen Märkten dabei zu helfen, im Wettlauf um KI–gesteuerte DI an der Spitze zu bleiben.

Die Runde wurde von TVG angeführt, das Teil des internationalen Investors Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan mit einem Kapital von 255 Mrd. CAD ist, wobei bestehende Investoren, darunter British Patient Capital, teilnahmen. * Im Rahmen dieser Finanzierung wird Ara Yeromian, Managing Director von TVG, dem Verwaltungsrat von Quantexa beitreten, dem auch Vertreter bestehender Investoren (Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital, BNY, Evolution Equity Partners, AlbionVC und HSBC) angehören.

Nach dieser Investitionsrunde wird Quantexa seine Bemühungen zur Innovation der Plattform verstärken, um die Erfahrungen für bestehende Kunden zu verbessern, neue Partnerschaften und Allianzen zu schaffen, seine Präsenz in Nordamerika zu vertiefen und ausgewählte F&Ü–Möglichkeiten zu verfolgen. TVG wird sein Fachwissen bei der erfolgreichen Skalierung wachstumsstarker KI– und Softwareunternehmen sowie sein umfangreiches Netzwerk nutzen, um die strategischen internationalen Expansions– und Wachstumspläne von Quantexa zu unterstützen.

Diese Investition der Serie F erfolgt nur wenige Monate, nachdem Quantexa den Centaur–Status erreicht hat und sich damit einer Elite–Gruppe von SaaS–Unternehmen anschließt, die für das Überschreiten eines jährlich wiederkehrenden Umsatzes von 100 Mio. USD anerkannt sind.

Avid Larizadeh Duggan, Senior Managing Director und Head of TVG für den EMEA–Raum, dazu: „Unternehmen müssen heute vertrauenswürdige Datengrundlagen schaffen, um eine durch KI verbesserte Entscheidungsfindung zu ermöglichen und so eine reale Wirkung zu erzielen. Quantexa revolutioniert die Art und Weise, wie sie dies tun. Bei TVG investieren wir in wachstumsstarke, bahnbrechende Unternehmen, die von visionären Führungskräften geleitet werden und weltweit etwas bewirken. Die beeindruckende Erfolgsbilanz von Quantexa, die Erweiterung des Kundenstamms und der mutige Ansatz bei der Daten– und KI–Innovation machen das Unternehmen zu einer natürlichen Ergänzung unseres Portfolios. Wir freuen uns, Herrn Marria und sein Weltklasse–Team dabei zu unterstützen, das Unternehmen international zu skalieren, während es weiterhin branchenführenden Organisationen dabei hilft, KI–gestützte Entscheidungsfindung mit Zuversicht zu nutzen.“

Der nächste Schritt für einen der am schnellsten aufsteigenden Akteure im Bereich KI
Während Quantexa daran arbeitet, seine Führungsposition in der Kategorie DI weiter zu festigen, beschleunigt das Unternehmen seine Microsoft–Partnerschaft und bringt über den Azure Marketplace eine KI–gestützte Arbeitslast für Microsoft Fabric und eine Cloud–native AML–Lösung für US–amerikanische Banken des Mittelstands auf den Markt. Darüber hinaus erweitert Quantexa seine Geschäftseinheit für den öffentlichen Sektor, um der wachsenden globalen Nachfrage gerecht zu werden, und unterstützt Regierungsbehörden dabei, strukturierte und unstrukturierte Daten zu nutzen, um KI sicher in einer Reihe von Anwendungsfällen einzusetzen.

Das schnelle Wachstum von Quantexa unterstreicht die Nachfrage nach seiner DI–Plattform, die Unternehmen und Regierungsbehörden dabei unterstützt, KI– und Dateninitiativen schneller und erfolgreicher zu skalieren. Mit einem Anstieg der Lizenzeinnahmen um fast 40 % und 23 neuen Kunden, die im Jahr 2024 hinzukamen, erstreckt sich die Reichweite von Quantexa nun über Finanzdienstleistungen hinaus und umfasst Einnahmen aus Versicherungen, TMTE und dem öffentlichen Sektor. Das Unternehmen verfügt über eine wachsende globale Präsenz mit 16 Niederlassungen und mehr als 800 Mitarbeitern.

Vishal Marria, Gründer und CEO von Quantexa, dazu: „KI ist eine für unsere Generation einzigartige Technologie, die Branchen transformiert, Abläufe neu definiert und völlig neue Prozesse schafft. Vom ersten Tag an stand Quantexa an vorderster Front dieser Revolution und half Unternehmen dabei, vertrauenswürdige, kuratierte Daten zu erstellen, um das volle Potenzial der KI auszuschöpfen. Diese jüngste Investition spiegelt wider, dass Investoren unsere Vision annehmen und sich verpflichten, sich uns auf unserem Weg anzuschließen, während wir Innovationen und Plattformbereitstellungen beschleunigen und den Wert, den wir unseren Kunden und dem breiteren Ökosystem bieten, steigern. Mit der anhaltenden Unterstützung unserer Investoren, zu denen jetzt auch TVG gehört, sind wir bereit, die Grenzen der KI zu erweitern, indem wir die Macht vertrauenswürdiger Daten nutzen und unsere Führungsposition in diesem sich schnell entwickelnden Umfeld stärken.“

* Die Berufung von Ara Yeromian in den Verwaltungsrat von Quantexa unterliegt der behördlichen Genehmigung.

Über Quantexa 
Quantexa ist ein globales Unternehmen für KI–, Daten– und Analysesoftware, das Pionierarbeit im Bereich Decision Intelligence leistet, um Organisationen in die Lage zu versetzen, fundierte operative Entscheidungen auf der Grundlage von Daten im Kontext zu treffen. Mit den neuesten Fortschritten in der KI hilft die Decision Intelligence–Plattform von Quantexa Unternehmen dabei, verborgene Risiken und neue Chancen zu erkennen, indem isolierte Daten vereinheitlicht und in eine zuverlässige, wiederverwendbare Ressource umgewandelt werden. Es löst die größten Herausforderungen in den Bereichen Datenmanagement, Customer Intelligence, KYC, Finanzkriminalität, Risiko, Betrug und Sicherheit während des gesamten Kundenlebenszyklus.

Die Quantexa Decision Intelligence–Plattform verbessert die operative Leistung mit über 90 % mehr Genauigkeit und einer 60–mal schnelleren Auflösung des Analysemodells als herkömmliche Ansätze. Eine von Forrester unabhängig in Auftrag gegebene TEI–Studie über die Decision Intelligence–Platform von Quantexa ergab, dass die Kunden in drei Jahren einen ROI von 228 % erzielten. Quantexa wurde 2016 gegründet und hat heute über 800 Mitarbeiter und Tausende von Plattformnutzern, die mit Milliarden von Transaktionen und Datenpunkten auf der ganzen Welt arbeiten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.quantexa.com oder folgen Sie uns auf LinkedIn.

Über Teachers' Venture Growth
Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) konzentriert sich auf späte Risikokapital– und Wachstumsbeteiligungen an innovativen Technologieunternehmen weltweit. Wir arbeiten mit Gründern zusammen, die mutige Ziele verfolgen und ihr Produktangebot erweitern, geografisch expandieren und Marktführer werden möchten. Wir setzen auf langfristiges Denken und aktives Investieren, um bessere Unternehmen und eine bessere Welt aufzubauen. Wir denken global und handeln lokal durch unsere direkte Präsenz in Europa, Nordamerika und Asien.

TVG ist Teil des Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers'), einem globalen Investor mit einem Nettovermögen von 255,8 Mrd. CAD (Stand: 30. Juni 2024). Wir investieren in mehr als 50 Ländern in eine breite Palette von Vermögenswerten, darunter öffentliche und private Aktien, festverzinsliche Wertpapiere, Kredite, Rohstoffe, natürliche Ressourcen, Infrastruktur, Immobilien und Wachstumskapital, um 340.000 berufstätigen Mitgliedern und Rentnern ein Ruhestandseinkommen zu sichern.

Unsere mehr als 450 Investmentexperten sind in den wichtigsten Finanzzentren der Welt tätig und verfügen über umfassende Fachkenntnisse in einer Vielzahl von Sektoren und Branchen. Wir sind ein vollständig finanzierter Pensionsplan mit festgelegten Leistungen und haben seit der Gründung des Plans im Jahr 1990 eine jährliche Netto–Gesamtrendite von 9,3 % erzielt. Bei Ontario Teachers' investieren wir nicht nur, um eine Rendite zu erzielen, sondern wir investieren, um eine bessere Zukunft für die Lehrer, denen wir dienen, die Unternehmen, die wir unterstützen, und die Welt, in der wir leben, zu gestalten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter otpp.com/teachersventuregrowth und folgen Sie uns auf LinkedIn.

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IT Leaders Forum 2025: The Must-Attend Event for Technology Decision-Makers

JOHANNESBURG, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The IT Leaders Forum 2025, organized by IT News Africa, is set to bring together Africa’s top technology decision–makers for an exclusive, one–day event on 12 March 2025 at the Radisson Blu Gautrain, Sandton. This highly anticipated conference will provide CIOs, IT executives, and technology professionals with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

With challenges such as economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and the growing demand for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, the need for resilient and innovative IT strategies has never been greater. The IT Leaders Forum will empower attendees with actionable insights on how to leverage technology to drive efficiency, improve profitability, and accelerate digital transformation.

Empowering IT Leaders: Strategies for Resilience and Innovation

At the IT Leaders Forum 2025, attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to develop adaptable technology strategies that can withstand uncertainty and enable sustained business growth. The event will explore the latest trends in IT, business transformation, application modernization, and infrastructure management. Industry leaders and experts will share their expertise on defining, validating, and executing IT strategies to ensure long–term success.

Key Topics to Be Covered

The agenda for the event includes in–depth discussions on the following key topics:

  • Data–driven customer experience
  • Digital business strategies
  • AI implementation and opportunities
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Whether you are looking to advance your digital journey or are just getting started, this forum will equip you with the tools and knowledge to drive your organization’s technology initiatives forward.

Distinguished Speakers at IT Leaders Forum 2025

The IT Leaders Forum 2025 features an exceptional lineup of industry experts who will share their valuable insights on overcoming today’s challenges and seizing future opportunities. Our confirmed speakers include:

  • Doug Penning, Head: Group Tech, COE, Momentum Group Limited
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  • Dr. Denisha Jairam–Owthar, Group CIO, Council for Medical Schemes
  • Dimakatso Masiteng, CIO / ICT, National Youth Development Agency
  • Dr. I. M. Loya, CEO and Head of Innovation & Technology, Indiadotcom Digital Pvt Ltd
  • John Bosco Arends, Chairperson, Chartered CIO Council
  • Gloseije (Jessy) Bazolana, Head of IT, National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
  • Henry Abea, Head of ICT, Kimisitu SACCO, Kenya

These thought leaders will provide attendees with actionable strategies and fresh perspectives on IT leadership and innovation.

Why Attend?

Attendees of the IT Leaders Forum 2025 will benefit from:

  • Actionable insights on digital transformation and innovation
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This is a must–attend event for technology professionals looking to stay ahead in today’s competitive market and gain fresh perspectives on driving their IT initiatives forward.

Who Will Attend?

The IT Leaders Forum is designed for senior technology professionals, including:

  • CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CAOs, and CISOs
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The IT Leaders Forum 2025 is organized by IT News Africa, the leading source of technology news and insights for professionals across Africa. Join us and connect with the brightest minds in IT to drive resilience, innovation, and success in your organization.

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Veson Nautical and Cargill expand long-standing partnership with Strategic Technology Agreement

BOSTON, Mass., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veson Nautical (Veson), a global leader in maritime data and freight management solutions, and Cargill have expanded their longstanding partnership to accelerate digital transformation in the maritime sector.

The Strategic Technology Agreement provides Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business with a broad range of access to the Veson portfolio, including Veson’s data intelligence capabilities and AI–enabled collaborative workflow solution Shipfix. Building upon their success in utilizing the Veson IMOS Platform, Cargill aims to simplify their technology ecosystem while driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across its global shipping operations.

“As Veson has invested in building a comprehensive set of solutions over recent years, we are thrilled for Cargill to benefit, extending our longstanding partnership,” said Sean Riley, Veson’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “The further work we are doing with Cargill highlights one of many ways we are partnering with our clients to propel the maritime industry forward.”

In addition to improving internal efficiencies, a key factor behind the collaboration is Cargill’s desire to provide their customers with an enhanced experience. As part of the strategic partnership, Veson is collaborating with Cargill to offer a customer–focused solution that integrates proprietary data, supplier information, and customer insights, enhancing Cargill and the shipping industry’s ability to make faster, data–driven decisions while enabling compliance with new industry regulations, including the International Maritime Organization and FuelEU initiatives.

“With a shared desire for digital transformation, open collaboration between our teams, and complementary strengths, skills, and focus points, Veson is the perfect partner to expand our relationship with,” said Eric Aboussouan, Strategy and Digitalization Lead for Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business. “They have set the standard for digital transformation in the shipping industry, with their IMOS Platform being the leading solution in the market. This partnership allows us to integrate our systems more seamlessly, providing customers a unified platform that enhances visibility, efficiency, and control over their freight procurement processes.”

To learn more about how Veson and Cargill plan to work together, and how Cargill’s customer experience would be enhanced, read this interview featuring Veson’s Sean Riley and Cargill’s Eric Aboussouan and Patrick Jourdain, Cargill Ocean Transportation Customer Lead.

About Veson Nautical

Veson Nautical empowers the global maritime industry to navigate compounding complexity on all sides of the trade. Multi–jurisdictional regulations, geopolitical disruptions, decarbonization, cybersecurity threats, and more are forcing industry participants to recalibrate their risk tolerance. By combining trusted maritime data with built–for–purpose workflows, Veson gives clients the decision–making confidence to manage risk and maximize profit.

With a heritage of innovation and expertise across all maritime related contracts, Veson serves more than 38,000 users across 2,400 companies in more than 100 countries and is uniquely positioned to enable a decision advantage.

Learn more at www.veson.com.  

About Cargill

Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.

Our approximately 160,000 employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.

For more information, visit Cargill.com   

Kevin Baxter
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International Women’s Day, 2025In Zanzibar, Women Turn the Tide with Sponge Farming

Nasir Haji, a sponge farmer, cleans sponges in the Indian Ocean. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS

Nasir Haji, a sponge farmer, cleans sponges in the Indian Ocean. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS

By Kizito Makoye
JAMBIANI, Zanzibar, Mar 5 2025 – In the early morning, as the tide pulls away, Zulfa Abdallah ties her scarf tightly around her head. She adjusts her goggles, places a snorkel across her forehead, and wades into the chest-deep waters off Jambiani village in Zanzibar. The Indian Ocean is her livelihood now, its waves offering a lifeline to women like her who confront challenges of poverty and climate change.

Years ago, Abdallah would have been hauling heavy bundles of salt-encrusted seaweed. Seaweed farming had long been a lifeline for Zanzibar’s coastal women, but rising ocean temperatures have made the crops nearly impossible to grow. In their place, farmers have turned to sea sponges.

“It’s a miracle crop that has given me my life back,” Abdallah said one Saturday afternoon as she inspected the porous orbs hanging from polyethylene ropes of her underwater farm. “They need patience and care—just like raising a baby. And like with children, you get so much in return.”

At 34, Abdallah, a divorced mother of two, has been farming sponges for four years, learning the craft through training programs run by Marine Cultures, a Swiss nonprofit. Her farm is a network of ropes suspended between floating buoys, each dotted with porous sponges that sway gently with the currents. Every sponge must be cleaned, monitored, and protected against predators. It’s hard work, but it has changed her life.

A New Beginning

Abdallah once earned less than USD 30 a month from seaweed farming, barely enough to support her mother and her children. Now, sponge farming triples her income. She has renovated her mother’s house, bought new furniture, and saved money for purchasing her own plot of land.

“Many women here were hesitant at first because of fear or tradition. They thought I was wasting my time,” she says, recounting the early doubts of her neighbors.

Abdallah’s story is part of a larger narrative along Zanzibar’s southeastern coast. Over the past decade, Marine Cultures has trained a dozen women in Jambiani to farm sea sponges, providing them with the tools and knowledge to transition from struggling seaweed farmers to successful aquaculturists. These women are pioneers, navigating the challenges of a new industry and the societal expectations of a conservative, patriarchal community.

“For a long time, we were told that women belong at home,” says Nasir Haji, one of the trainers involved in the program. “These women have proved that they can work and earn a good income for their families.”

The sponges, sold for USD 15 to USD 30 each in tourism shops, are used in cosmetics, bathing products, and baby care. A local farmers’ cooperative ensures that farmers keep 70% of the sale price, with the rest covering operational costs.

“It feels better to earn your own income. You’re free to use it as you please,” says Abdallah.

Hindu Rajabu, second from left and her colleagues sort dried sponges ready for sale. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS

Hindu Rajabu, second from left and her colleagues sort dried sponges ready for sale. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS

Overcoming Challenges

The transition to sponge farming hasn’t been without hurdles. In 2018, a population explosion of brittle sea stars—tiny starfish-like creatures that burrow into sponges—devastated the farms, killing nearly half the sponges. The following year, a thick bloom of green algae threatened to suffocate the young sponges, forcing farmers to spend extra hours cleaning the ropes. Each season brings new challenges, but the farmers have learned to adapt.

“We learn new tactics every now and then to keep away pathogens and ensure our sponges are healthy,” says Abdallah.

The resilience of these women has drawn attention from across the globe. Marine Cultures has begun working with communities in mainland Tanzania, Madagascar, and the Seychelles to replicate the model. The organization’s founder, Christian Vaterlaus, believes sponge farming could transform coastal economies while protecting fragile marine ecosystems.

“Sustainable, community-based aquaculture is a win-win,” Vaterlaus said. “It provides income for people who need it most and helps preserve the environment.”

Leonard Chauka, a marine scientist at the Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, agrees. “Sponge farming is a lifeline for women, providing stable incomes without depleting marine resources,” he says. “Ecologically, sponges are nature’s filters—they clean the water and create habitats for marine life.”

Chauka explained that the simple farming process requires minimal equipment and no external feed, making it affordable and sustainable.

Ripples of Change

Chauka’s comments are echoed by Vaterlaus, who sees sponge farming as a sustainable solution to economic and environmental challenges.

“These women are showing us what’s possible,” Vaterlaus says. “When you invest in communities and the environment together, everyone benefits.”

Unlike wild sponge harvesting, which has harmed ecosystems in other parts of the world, farming sponges is environmentally benign. The sponges filter water, support marine biodiversity, and may even help combat climate change by playing a role in regulating the ocean’s carbon cycle.

A Brighter Future

For women like 31-year-old Hindu Rajabu, the stakes are deeply personal. As a mother of two, Rajabu struggled to support her children on the meager income she earned growing seaweed. Sponge farming changed everything.

“I have earned good income, and I am using part of it to build my own house,” she says, as she gently clears algae from a sponge. “I’m proud of myself.”

The initiative hasn’t cleared all obstacles. Many in Jambiani still view swimming as taboo for women. Marine Cultures has made swimming lessons mandatory, a critical skill for farmers working underwater.

“I was very scared to get into the sea. But after learning how to swim, I feel confident, and I actually enjoy being out there tending my sponges,” says Abdallah.

Back onshore, the women gather at a small processing center to prepare their sponges for market. They clean, sort, and package each one, their laughter and chatter filling the salty air. Every sponge carries a label: “Sustainably Farmed in Zanzibar.”

A Lifeline

At sunset, Abdallah walks home with her gear slung over her shoulder. Her children run to meet her, their laughter mingling with the sound of the waves.

“The ocean is giving us a chance—a real chance—to build something better,” she says.
IPS UN Bureau Report

 


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Öcalan’s Letter: Between Dismay and the Kurds’ Need to Believe

A portrait of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, looms over the Qandil Mountains, the group's stronghold in Iraqi Kurdistan. In 1998, a year before his capture, the guerrillas relocated their bases here from Syria’s Bekaa Valley. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

A portrait of Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned PKK leader, looms over the Qandil Mountains, the group’s stronghold in Iraqi Kurdistan. In 1998, a year before his capture, the guerrillas relocated their bases here from Syria’s Bekaa Valley. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

By Karlos Zurutuza
ROME, Mar 5 2025 – “The PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) should dissolve. I make this call and take historical responsibility,” read the letter from Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdish guerrilla, on Thursday, 27 February.

This could be the last chance for a democratic solution between the Kurdish people and the Turkish state, says PKK spokesman Zagros Hiwa
The statement was read at a press conference by members of the People’s Equality and Democracy Party (DEM)—Turkey’s pro-Kurdish and progressive political party—and broadcast on social media.

After four decades of armed conflict between the Kurdish guerrillas and the Turkish state, there seemed to be an opportunity to bring one of the longest-running disputes in the Middle East to an end.

Once again, Abdullah Öcalan emerges as a central figure. Born in Şanlıurfa (Ankara-controlled Kurdistan) in 1949, he was one of the founders of the PKK, which he led into armed struggle in 1984.

After years of directing the group from exile in Syria, Öcalan was captured in 1999 in Kenya by Turkish special forces while travelling from the Greek embassy to Nairobi airport.

He has since been serving a life sentence for charges of “treason” and “terrorism” on İmralı, a small island in the Sea of Marmara between European and Asian Turkey, which houses a high-security prison.

 

The Women's Centre in Qamishlo, the capital of north-eastern Syria. It is there that the Kurds have been self-governing since 2012, following the lines of a political and social programme drawn up by Abdullah Öcalan from his captivity. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

The Women’s Centre in Qamishlo, the capital of north-eastern Syria. It is there that the Kurds have been self-governing since 2012, following the lines of a political and social programme drawn up by Abdullah Öcalan from his captivity. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

 

There are 40 million Kurds spread across Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Half of them live under Ankara’s rule, where their demands for basic rights —such as recognition of Kurdish identity, freedom of expression, and other democratic guarantees— have historically been met with repression.

Previous attempts at reconciliation between Ankara and the PKK —including the most recent in 2013 and 2009— failed. As early as 2004, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, now Turkey’s president but then prime minister, vowed to solve the Kurdish issue.

Back in 1993, Turkey’s then-president, Turgut Özal, publicly acknowledged his Kurdish heritage and advocated for peace and dialogue. However, he was found dead in his office, with causes ranging from “cardiac arrest” and allegations of poisoning. Özal´s death also put an end to what had been a promising peace initiative.

“Öcalan’s latest letter is a continuation of that 1993 peace initiative. This could be the last chance for a democratic solution between the Kurdish people and the Turkish state,” PKK spokesman Zagros Hiwa told IPS over the phone from the Kurdish mountains.

The guerrilla fighter recalled that the PKK had declared more than ten unilateral ceasefires since the armed struggle began in 1984, the latest being announced last Saturday.

 

A PKK guerrilla fighter in a guerrilla cemetery in the Qandil Mountains. The Kurdish-Turkish armed conflict is one of the longest-running in the Middle East and has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

A PKK guerrilla fighter in a guerrilla cemetery in the Qandil Mountains. The Kurdish-Turkish armed conflict is one of the longest-running in the Middle East and has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

 

A Recurring Pattern

For the Kurds, this is a well-worn cycle of failed peace efforts. Every attempt by the PKK to initiate dialogue has placed the ball in Turkey’s court, yet Ankara has never played it back. Perhaps this explains why so many Kurds remain sceptical.

“This is the déjà vu we experience every five or ten years,” said Mehmet K., a Kurdish journalist who writes under a pseudonym for security reasons, speaking to IPS by phone from Amed (the capital of Turkish Kurdistan).

In his latest letter, Öcalan stressed that the process requires “the recognition of a democratic policy and a legal framework.” However, unlike in previous appeals, he provided no details on specific demands or a proposed roadmap.

Sources within DEM confirmed to IPS that the PKK leadership in Qandil had been consulted before the document’s publication. They also emphasised that discretion was key and that details would be discussed “at a negotiation table with the Turkish state and political parties.”

“At first glance, it seems like a blank cheque. We have no idea what they are asking for in exchange for their dissolution, so all we can do is speculate,” said Dünya Başol, a political analyst and professor of International Relations at Batman University in eastern Turkey, speaking to IPS from Ankara.

According to Başol, possible concessions could include recognition of Kurdish language rights, such as cultural programmes in local councils, as well as easing restrictions on civil movements and the potential release of political prisoners.

“In some ways, it would be a return to Turkey’s 1960s, when Kurds had greater freedom of expression and tensions were lower,” the analyst pointed out. However, a military coup in 1971 put an end to that period of relative openness.

 

A tribute to Abdullah Öcalan in the Kurdish mountains. The PKK leader was arrested in 1999 in Kenya by Turkish special agents while traveling from the Greek embassy to Nairobi airport. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

A tribute to Abdullah Öcalan in the Kurdish mountains. The PKK leader was arrested in 1999 in Kenya by Turkish special agents while traveling from the Greek embassy to Nairobi airport. Credit: Karlos Zurutuza/IPS

 

A “New Paradigm”

From the Kurdish Peace Institute—an independent research organisation based in Washington with offices in Kurdistan—researcher Kamal Chomani expressed “mixed feelings” about Öcalan’s recent statement.

“History pushes me towards pessimism, but we cannot give up when there is even the slightest chance of peace,” Chomani told IPS by phone from Leipzig, Germany. He noted that the announcement comes at “a historic moment when the Middle East is being reshaped.”

According to Chomani, possible Kurdish demands could include constitutional recognition of the Kurdish language, amnesty for guerrilla fighters, some autonomy, and greater political representation within the Turkish state.

“This would be a roadmap that Turkey must accept if it wants lasting peace,” he argued. He also stressed that the Kurdish issue “is no longer just a security problem or an internal affair, but an international matter that Turkey can no longer ignore.”

The Kurds in Syria, just across Turkey’s southern border, have been self-governing since 2012 under the principles of democratic confederalism—a progressive and decentralised political model outlined by Öcalan while in captivity.

Ankara has responded to this ideological affinity with military interventions in Kurdish-Syrian areas, using allied Islamist militias to seize territory and displace hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, Turkish airstrikes on key infrastructure in northeast Syria continue unabated.

But with Turkey’s growing influence following the fall of Assad’s regime in Syria—replaced by an Islamist government sympathetic to Ankara— what incentive does Erdoğan have to offer anything to the Kurds?

Chomani questions the nature of Turkey’s supposed victory and believes there are still many unanswered questions.

“Turkey is militarily stronger than in 2015, but economically and socially, it is far weaker. Moreover, we still don’t know what direction Syria will take under Ahmed Al Sharaa (the country’s current president). I believe he will align more closely with the Saudis, Turkey’s regional rivals,” Chomani explained.

While the PKK has openly expressed its willingness to disarm, the Kurdish-Syrian forces of the Syrian Democratic Forces —whom Ankara considers an extension of the PKK— have distanced themselves from any potential disarmament as part of a Turkish peace process.

According to Chomani, Öcalan´s recent announcement marks a “new paradigm” in which armed struggle would be replaced by political and social activism.

“The guerrillas would have taken this step back in 1993 had Özal’s initiative succeeded,” lamented the Kurdish expert. Three decades and tens of thousands of deaths later, the ball is once again in Turkey’s court.