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SAN FRANCISCO und RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TextNow, der führende werbefinanzierte Anbieter kostenloser Mobilfunkdienste in den USA, und Mavenir, der Wegbereiter für cloudnative Telekommunikationstechnologie, haben heute die Integration der cloudnativen mobilen BSS- und Core-Plattform von Mavenir in die MVNO-Infrastruktur (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) von TextNow bekanntgegeben.
Die cloudnative BSS- und Core-Plattform von Mavenir ist darauf ausgelegt, TextNow dabei zu unterstützen, neue Nutzer schneller zu registrieren, differenzierte Service-Angebote einzuführen und sein kostenloses Mobilfunkmodell weiter auszubauen. So sollen noch mehr Kunden in Amerika erreicht werden, die einen großartigen Mobilfunkdienst ohne übermäßig hohe Kosten wünschen. Die Integration der Lösungen von Mavenir unterstreicht den Innovationsfokus von TextNow und bietet eine Reihe von Funktionen, um die über 8 Millionen aktiven Nutzer besser zu unterstützen. Dazu gehören die Verwaltung von Sponsoring-Partnern, der Aufbau von Roaming-Beziehungen sowie die Bereitstellung unabhängiger SIM-Profile für Nutzer.
„TextNow hat 17 Jahre lang bewiesen, dass Mobilfunk kostenlos sein kann, werbefinanziert funktioniert und ein hervorragendes Erlebnis in einem landesweiten 5G-Netz bietet“, sagte Tristan Huntington, Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Innovation bei TextNow. „Dank der Partnerschaft mit Mavenir bleiben wir weiterhin ein Vorreiter in Sachen Innovation. Wir haben mehr Kontrolle über das Kundenerlebnis und können neue Funktionen schneller einführen. Das bedeutet, dass wir die Grenzen dessen, was kostenloser Mobilfunk leisten kann, immer wieder neu definieren können.“
Die flexible, cloudnative modulare Plattform von Mavenir unterstützt jedes MVNO-Modell und jede Markteintrittsstrategie – sei es die Einführung einer Submarke, die Ergänzung eines bestehenden Portfolios um Mobilitätsdienste oder die Skalierung einer Challenger-Brand.
„Der MVNO-Markt entwickelt sich stetig weiter, da die Betreiber versuchen, ihre Angebote durch Innovationen zu differenzieren – doch dies ist ohne die Flexibilität und Skalierbarkeit einer zugrunde liegenden cloudnativen Plattform schlichtweg nicht möglich“, erklärte Sandeep Singh, SVP & General Manager, Business Solutions bei Mavenir. „Die Entscheidung von TextNow für Mavenir ist ein Paradebeispiel dafür, wie die cloudbasierte Technologie von Mavenir einem MVNO hilft, die nächste Stufe zu erreichen. Der Wechsel vom ‚Thin‘- zum ‚Thick‘-Segment ermöglicht ein hohes Maß an Service-Innovation und Differenzierung und bringt Millionen weiteren Kunden kostenlose Konnektivität.“
Die Mavenir-Plattform ermöglicht es Thin-MVNOs, mit einer erstklassigen BSS-Plattform in den Markt einzutreten. Dadurch werden Personalisierung, Differenzierung sowie intelligentes Bündeln von Kundenangeboten unterstützt, um Umsätze zu maximieren. Zugleich bietet sie Thick-MVNOs vollständige Kontrolle auf Netzebene, um Innovationen voranzutreiben und eine tiefgehende Netzwerkintegration aufzubauen. Dazu gehören Funktionen wie QoS-Segmente, die Monetarisierung von Standalone-5G-Konnektivität sowie die Verarbeitung von IoT-Datenverkehr.
Mobile World Congress [#MWC26]:
Mavenir versammelt MVNO-Branchenführer für hochkarätiges MWC26-Panel
Mavenir wird in Zusammenarbeit mit Mobile World Live ein MVNO-Panel auf dem MWC26 veranstalten: „MWC26 Panel: Built for More, Bound by Less: The Rise of a New Breed of MNO Embracing AI, Cloud & 5G – Mavenir“ am Stand von Mavenir in Halle 2, 2H60. Die Veranstaltung wird aufzeigen, wie MVNOs ihr Wachstum durch cloudnative Architekturen, KI-gesteuerte Einblicke und flexible Monetarisierung beschleunigen können. Dabei werden praxisnahe Strategien vermittelt, um sich über das Kundenerlebnis statt allein über den Preis abzuheben.
Anmelden – Für die Teilnahme vor Ort oder das Live-Streaming des Panels.
Über TextNow:
TextNow verfolgt das Ziel, Telefondienste kostenlos, einfach und für alle zugänglich zu machen. Als einziger Mobilfunkanbieter bietet TextNow unbegrenzte Anrufe und SMS sowie kostenlose Basis-Datenpakete im größten 5G-Netz des Landes an. TextNow wurde 2009 gegründet und ist der größte Anbieter von kostenlosen Mobilfunkdiensten in den USA sowie der einzige, der einen werbefinanzierten Gratis-Service anbietet. Wir haben Standorte in San Francisco und Waterloo (Ontario). Unsere App wurde weltweit bereits mehr als 300 Millionen Mal heruntergeladen. Dank unseres Telefondienstes können Millionen von Menschen jeden Monat kostenlos telefonieren. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter https://www.textnow.com/, und folgen Sie uns auf Instagram.
Über Mavenir:
Mavenir ermöglicht intelligente, automatisierte und programmierbare Netzwerke durch die Entwicklung von telekommunikationsorientierten, cloudnativen und KI-basierten Softwarelösungen für Mobilfunkbetreiber. Die umfassende Telekommunikationsexpertise des Unternehmens zeigt sich in Implementierungen bei mehr als 300 Netzbetreibern in über 120 Ländern – gemeinsam versorgen sie über 50 % der weltweiten Mobilfunkteilnehmer. Mavenir vereint dabei seine umfassende Telekommunikationsexpertise mit tiefgehendem Cloud- und IT-Know-how sowie ausgeprägten Kompetenzen im Bereich Datenwissenschaften – Fähigkeiten, die entscheidend sind, um reale Herausforderungen der Kunden erfolgreich zu lösen. Die bewährten Softwarelösungen sind KI-basiert und ebnen den Weg für eine KI-native Zukunft sowie die Weiterentwicklung traditioneller Netzbetreiber zu echten TechCos. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.mavenir.com
Mavenir PR-Kontakt:
Emmanuela Spiteri [email protected]
TextNow PR-Kontakt:
Tali Fischer [email protected]
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SAN FRANCISCO e RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TextNow, o principal serviço sem fio gratuito dos EUA com base em anúncios, e Mavenir, fornecedora de tecnologia de telecomunicações nativas da nuvem, anunciaram hoje a integração do BSS e Core móveis nativas da nuvem da Mavenir à infraestrutura da operadora de rede virtual móvel (MVNO) da TextNow.
A solução de plataforma BSS e Core nativa da nuvem da Mavenir foi projetada para ajudar a TextNow a integrar mais rapidamente novos usuários, lançar níveis de serviço diferenciados e expandir seu modelo sem fio gratuito para alcançar ainda mais os milhões de americanos em busca de um ótimo serviço sem fio gratuito. Destacando o foco da TextNow na inovação, esta integração com a Mavenir oferece uma variedade de recursos para aumentar o suporte de mais de 8 milhões de usuários ativos da TextNow, incluindo a capacidade de gerenciar parceiros de patrocínio, desenvolver relacionamentos de roaming e provisionar usuários com perfis SIM independentes.
“A TextNow passou 17 anos provando que o serviço sem fio pode ser gratuito, pode ser apoiado por publicidade e pode oferecer uma ótima experiência em uma rede 5G nacional”, disse Tristan Huntington, Vice-Presidente Sênior de Parcerias e Inovação da TextNow. “A parceria com a Mavenir nos permite permanecer na vanguarda da inovação, pois nos dá mais controle sobre a experiência do cliente e oferece um caminho mais rápido para o lançamento de novos recursos — o que significa que podemos continuar ampliando os limites do que a rede sem fio gratuita deve ser.”
A plataforma modular flexível nativa em nuvem da Mavenir é compatível com todos os modelos de MVNO e sua estratégia de entrada no mercado, seja para lançamento de submarca e inclusão de mobilidade a um portfólio existente, ou expansão de uma marca desafiadora.
“O mercado de MVNO continua a evoluir com as operadoras procurando inovar e diferenciar suas ofertas – mas isso simplesmente não é possível sem a flexibilidade e a escala possibilitadas pela plataforma nativa da nuvem subjacente”, disse Sandeep Singh, SVP e Gerente Geral de Soluções de Negócios da Mavenir. “A parceria com a TextNow é um excelente exemplo de como a tecnologia baseada em nuvem da Mavenir está ajudando a levar uma MVNO para o próximo nível, passando de uma abordagem “fina” para uma abordagem “gorda”, possibilitando um alto grau de inovação e diferenciação de serviços e levando conectividade gratuita a milhões de clientes.”
A plataforma Mavenir viabiliza que MVNOs finos entrem no mercado com uma plataforma BSS mundial, permitindo personalização, diferenciação e agrupamento inteligente de ofertas de clientes para ajudar a maximizar a receita. Ela também oferecerá aos MVNOs gordos controle total da rede para a inovação e criação de uma integração de rede profunda, que inclui recursos como segmentos de QoS, monetização de conectividade 5G autônoma e tratamento de tráfego IoT.
Mobile World Congress [#MWC26]:
Mavenir Reúne Líderes MVNO em Painel de Alto Impacto no MWC26
A Mavenir, em colaboração com a Mobile World Live, realizará uma MVNO de discussão no MWC26, “Built for More, Bound by Less: Built for More, Bound by Less: The Rise of a New Breed of MNO Embracing AI, Cloud & 5G – Mavenir” em seu estande no Pavilhão 2, 2S60. A sessão destacará como as MVNOs podem acelerar o crescimento por meio de arquiteturas nativas da nuvem, insights orientados por IA e monetização flexível, oferecendo táticas práticas para diferenciação da experiência em vez do preço.
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Sobre a TextNow:
A TextNow tem a missão de tornar o serviço de telefonia gratuito, fácil e acessível a todos, sendo a única operadora de telefonia móvel a oferecer chamadas e mensagens de texto ilimitadas, e dados essenciais gratuitos na maior rede 5G do país. Fundada em 2009, a TextNow é a maior provedora de serviços gratuitos de telefonia móvel dos EUA e a única que oferece serviços gratuitos com base em publicidade. Temos escritórios em São Francisco e Waterloo, Ontário, e nosso aplicativo foi baixado mais de 300 milhões de vezes em todo o mundo. Nosso serviço telefônico ajuda milhões de pessoas a se conectarem livremente todos os meses. Para mais informações, visite https://www.textnow.com/, e siga-nos no Instagram.
Sobre a Mavenir
A Mavenir habilita redes inteligentes, automatizadas e programáveis por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de software de IA por design, nativas da nuvem, para operadoras de telefonia móvel. A profunda experiência com domínio de telecomunicações da empresa foi comprovada por meio de implantações com mais de 300 operadoras em todo o mundo em mais de 120 países, que juntas atendem mais de 50% dos assinantes de todo o mundo. A Mavenir combina sua profunda experiência em telecomunicações com a experiência em nuvem e TI, e conjuntos de habilidades em ciência de dados essenciais para resolver desafios reais dos clientes. Suas soluções de software comprovadas são IA por design, oferecendo o futuro nativo da IA e a evolução das operadoras para TechCos. Para mais informação, visite www.mavenir.com
Contato de RP da Mavenir:
Emmanuela Spiteri [email protected]
Contato de PR da TextNow:
Tali Fischer [email protected]
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SAN FRANCISCO et RICHARDSON, Texas, 25 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TextNow, principal service sans fil gratuit financé par la publicité aux États-Unis, et Mavenir, fournisseur innovant de technologies télécom cloud-native, annoncent aujourd’hui l’intégration du BSS mobile et du Core cloud-native de Mavenir au sein de l’infrastructure d’opérateur mobile virtuel (MVNO) de TextNow.
La solution de plateforme BSS et Core cloud-native de Mavenir est conçue pour permettre à TextNow d’intégrer plus rapidement de nouveaux utilisateurs, de lancer des offres différenciées et d’étendre son modèle de téléphonie gratuite afin de toucher encore davantage parmi les millions d’Américains à la recherche d’un service mobile de qualité sans coûts excessifs. Illustrant l’engagement de TextNow en faveur de l’innovation, cette intégration Mavenir apporte une gamme de fonctionnalités destinées à mieux servir plus de 8 millions d’utilisateurs actifs, notamment la gestion des partenaires sponsors, le développement de relations d’itinérance et la fourniture de profils SIM indépendants aux utilisateurs.
« Depuis 17 ans, TextNow démontre qu’un service mobile peut être gratuit, financé par la publicité et offrir une excellente expérience sur un réseau 5G national », a déclaré Tristan Huntington, vice-président principal, Partenariats et innovation, chez TextNow. « Notre partenariat avec Mavenir nous permet de rester à la pointe de l’innovation, en nous donnant davantage de contrôle sur l’expérience client et en accélérant le lancement de nouvelles fonctionnalités — grâce à quoi nous pouvons continuer à repousser les limites de ce que doit être un service mobile gratuit. »
La plateforme modulaire flexible cloud-native de Mavenir peut prendre en charge tous les modèles MVNO et leurs stratégies de mise sur le marché, qu’il s’agisse de lancer une sous-marque, d’ajouter des services mobiles à un portefeuille existant ou de faire évoluer une marque challenger.
« Le marché des MVNO continue d’évoluer, les opérateurs cherchant à innover et à différencier leurs offres — mais cela n’est possible qu’avec la flexibilité et l’évolutivité offertes par une plateforme cloud-native sous-jacente », a souligné Sandeep Singh, vice-président principal et directeur général, Solutions commerciales, chez Mavenir. « L’adoption de Mavenir par TextNow est un exemple concret de la manière dont notre technologie cloud permet de faire passer un MVNO au niveau supérieur, en passant d’un modèle “thin” à un modèle “thick”, en favorisant un haut niveau d’innovation et de différenciation des services, et en apportant une connectivité gratuite à des millions de clients supplémentaires. »
La plateforme Mavenir permet aux MVNO « thin » d’entrer sur le marché avec une plateforme BSS de niveau mondial, offrant personnalisation, différenciation et création intelligente d’offres groupées pour maximiser les revenus. Elle permet également aux MVNO « thick » de disposer d’un contrôle complet au niveau réseau pour innover et développer une intégration approfondie, incluant des fonctionnalités telles que la segmentation QoS, la monétisation de la connectivité 5G Standalone et la gestion du trafic IoT.
Mobile World Congress [#MWC26] :
Mavenir réunit les leaders MVNO pour une table ronde à fort impact lors du MWC26
En collaboration avec Mobile World Live, Mavenir organisera une table ronde MVNO lors du MWC26 intitulé « MWC26 Panel: Built for More, Bound by Less: The Rise of a New Breed of MNO Embracing AI, Cloud & 5G – Mavenir » (Table ronde MWC26 : Plus de possibilités, moins de contraintes : l’essor d’une nouvelle génération de MVNO adoptant l’IA, le cloud et la 5G – Mavenir), sur son Stand 2H60 dans le Hall 2. Cette session mettra en lumière la manière dont les MVNO peuvent accélérer leur croissance grâce aux architectures cloud-native, aux analyses pilotées par l’IA et à des modèles de monétisation flexibles, en proposant des approches concrètes pour se différencier par l’expérience plutôt que par le prix.
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À propos de TextNow :
TextNow a pour mission de rendre les services téléphoniques gratuits, simples et accessibles à tous en tant que seul opérateur mobile offrant des appels et des SMS illimités, ainsi que des données essentielles gratuites sur le plus grand réseau 5G du pays. Fondée en 2009, TextNow est le plus grand fournisseur de services mobiles gratuits aux États-Unis et le seul à proposer un service gratuit financé par la publicité. L’entreprise possède des bureaux à San Francisco et à Waterloo (Ontario), et son application a été téléchargée plus de 300 millions de fois dans le monde. Son service permet à des millions de personnes de communiquer librement chaque mois. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site https://www.textnow.com/ et suivez la marque sur Instagram.
À propos de Mavenir :
Mavenir développe des réseaux intelligents, automatisés et programmables grâce à des solutions logicielles basées sur le cloud, conçues avec lʼIA dès la conception et destinées aux opérateurs mobiles. L’expertise approfondie de l’entreprise dans le domaine des télécoms a été démontrée par des déploiements auprès de plus de 300 opérateurs dans plus de 120 pays, qui desservent ensemble plus de 50 % des abonnés mondiaux. Mavenir allie une solide expérience des télécoms à une expertise cloud et informatique, ainsi qu’à des compétences en science des données, essentielles pour relever les défis concrets de ses clients. Ses solutions logicielles éprouvées sont conçues avec l’IA dès la conception, offrant aux entreprises technologiques un avenir basé sur l’IA et l’évolution des opérateurs. Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter le site www.mavenir.com
Contact relations publiques de Mavenir :
Emmanuela Spiteri [email protected]
Contact relations publiques de TextNow :
Tali Fischer [email protected]
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LONDON, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Learning Tree International, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen für Personalentwicklung und geschäftskritische IT-Schulungen, hat von der NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) einen mehrjährigen Exklusivauftrag als Industriepartner für Aus- und Weiterbildung erhalten.
Der Vertrag über kommerzielle Schulungsdienstleistungen (IFB-CO-423236) umfasst die Bereitstellung von Trainingslösungen, einschließlich beratender Unterstützung, für jährlich über 3.000 Lernende in europäischen und nordamerikanischen NATO-Einrichtungen. Damit wird sichergestellt, dass das Personal über die gesamte Vertragslaufzeit hinweg über die notwendigen Qualifikationen für die operative Einsatzbereitschaft verfügt.
Dieser Zuschlag baut auf einer strategischen Partnerschaft zur Unterstützung der Personalentwicklung der NATO in technischen, cyberbezogenen und operativen Bereichen auf. Der Exklusivvertrag spiegelt das Vertrauen der NATO in die Fähigkeit von Learning Tree wider, innovative, konsistente, skalierbare und missionsorientierte Schulungen in einem der weltweit komplexesten multinationalen Verteidigungsumfelder bereitzustellen.
Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Learning Tree kommerzielle sowie maßgeschneiderte, dozentengeleitete Schulungen und Beratungsleistungen erbringen, die darauf abzielen, die digitalen, cyberbezogenen und technischen Fähigkeiten der NATO innerhalb des Bündnisses nachhaltig zu stärken. Die Vermittlung der Inhalte erfolgt durch eine Kombination aus exklusiven Team-Schulungen und offenen Kursterminen.
Stärkung der Kompetenzen der NATO-Mitarbeiter
Learning Tree wird Schulungen in folgenden Bereichen anbieten:
Seit mehr als fünf Jahrzehnten unterstützt Learning Tree Unternehmen, Behörden und Verteidigungseinrichtungen in über 65 Ländern. Damit verfügt Learning Tree über fundierte institutionelle Kenntnisse der Anforderungen an eine sichere Bereitstellung, der Standards für die Betriebsbereitschaft und der sich entwickelnden Prioritäten für digitale Fähigkeiten. Das Unternehmen genießt weltweit Anerkennung für die Durchführung trainergeleiteter Schulungen in hochregulierten und sicherheitssensiblen Umgebungen.
„Die Auswahl durch die NATO für eine mehrjährige Vereinbarung spiegelt die Stärke unserer Partnerschaft und das Vertrauen wider, das in die sicheren Personalentwicklungslösungen von Learning Tree gesetzt wird“, so David Brown, Chief Executive Officer von Learning Tree International. „Seit über 15 Jahren unterstützen wir die NATO dabei, die Einsatzbereitschaft ihrer Belegschaft in den Bereichen Cyber, Digitales und Technik zu stärken.“
Während die NATO ihre Technologieinfrastruktur weiter modernisiert und die Cyberresilienz erhöht, wird Learning Tree akkreditierte, missionsorientierte Schulungen anbieten, um die operative Einsatzbereitschaft im gesamten Bündnis zu gewährleisten.
Dieser mehrjährige Zuschlag festigt die Position von Learning Tree als weltweit führender Anbieter von Lösungen für den sicheren Personalumbau für Verteidigungs- und Regierungsorganisationen.
Über Learning Tree International
Learning Tree International ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Lösungen für die Personalentwicklung und Technologietrainings. Seit mehr als 50 Jahren unterstützt Learning Tree Unternehmen und Fachkräfte weltweit dabei, die entscheidenden Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln, die erforderlich sind, um in einem sich schnell verändernden Umfeld erfolgreich zu sein. Die von Lehrkräften geleiteten und hybriden Lernprogramme des Unternehmens befähigen Einzelpersonen und Organisationen, Veränderungen zu beschleunigen, die Leistung zu steigern und nachhaltige Ergebnisse zu erzielen.
Besuchen Sie www.LearningTree.co.uk, um weitere Informationen zu erhalten.
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Learning Tree International
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LONDRES, 25 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Learning Tree International, leader mondial de la transformation des compétences et de la formation aux technologies critiques, s’est vu attribuer un contrat pluriannuel exclusif par la Communications and Information Agency (NCIA, Agence de communication et d’information) de la North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) (Organisation du Traité de l’Atlantique Nord (OTAN)) en tant que partenaire industriel dans le domaine de l’éducation et de la formation.
Le contrat de services de formation commerciale – IFB-CO-423236 prévoit la fourniture de solutions de formation, incluant des prestations de conseil, pour plus de 3 000 stagiaires par an au sein des entités de l’OTAN en Europe et en Amérique du Nord, afin de garantir que le personnel dispose des compétences requises pour assurer la préparation opérationnelle pendant toute la durée du contrat.
Cette attribution s’inscrit dans le prolongement d’un partenariat stratégique visant à soutenir le développement des compétences techniques, cyber et opérationnelles de la main-d’œuvre de l’OTAN. Ce contrat exclusif témoigne de la confiance de l’OTAN dans la capacité de Learning Tree à fournir des formations innovantes, cohérentes, évolutives et alignées sur les missions, dans l’un des environnements de défense multinationaux les plus complexes au monde.
Dans le cadre de cet accord, Learning Tree proposera des formations commerciales et sur mesure, animées par des formateurs, ainsi que des services de conseil destinés à renforcer les capacités numériques, cybernétiques et techniques de l’Alliance. Les formations seront dispensées via une combinaison de sessions privées en équipe et de sessions ouvertes.
Renforcer les compétences de la main-d’œuvre de l’OTAN
Learning Tree assurera des formations dans les domaines suivants :
Forte de plus de 50 ans d’expérience auprès d’entreprises, d’organisations du secteur public et d’acteurs de la défense dans plus de 65 pays, Learning Tree dispose d’une connaissance approfondie des exigences en matière de sécurité, des standards de préparation opérationnelle et des priorités évolutives liées aux capacités numériques. L’entreprise est reconnue à l’échelle mondiale pour la qualité de ses formations dispensées par des experts dans des environnements fortement réglementés et sensibles sur le plan de la sécurité.
« Être sélectionné par l’OTAN pour un accord pluriannuel reflète la solidité de notre partenariat et la confiance accordée aux solutions sécurisées de transformation des compétences de Learning Tree », a déclaré David Brown, PDG de Learning Tree International. « Depuis plus de 15 ans, nous sommes fiers de soutenir l’OTAN dans le renforcement de la préparation de ses effectifs dans les domaines de la cybernétique, du numérique et de la technique. »
Alors que l’OTAN poursuit la modernisation de ses infrastructures technologiques et renforce sa résilience face aux cybermenaces, Learning Tree fournira des formations accréditées et alignées sur les missions afin de garantir la préparation opérationnelle de l’ensemble de l’Alliance.
Ce contrat pluriannuel consolide davantage la position de Learning Tree en tant que fournisseur mondial de premier plan de solutions sécurisées de transformation des compétences pour les organisations de défense et les administrations publiques.
À propos de Learning Tree International
Learning Tree International est un leader mondial dans le développement des compétences et la formation technologique. Depuis plus de 50 ans, Learning Tree aide les organisations et les professionnels du monde entier à acquérir les compétences essentielles pour prospérer dans un environnement en constante évolution. Les programmes de formation, en présentiel ou hybrides, permettent aux individus et aux organisations d’accélérer la transformation, d’améliorer leurs performances et d’obtenir des résultats durables.
Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.LearningTree.co.uk
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LONDRES, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Learning Tree International, líder global em transformação da força de trabalho e treinamento de tecnologia de missão crítica, fechou um contrato plurianual exclusivo com a Agência de Comunicações e Informação (NCIA) da Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte (OTAN) de parceria no setor de Educação e Treinamento.
O Contrato de Serviços de Treinamento Comercial – IFB-CO-423236 de fornecimento de soluções de treinamento, inclui o suporte de consultoria, para mais de 3.000 alunos por ano em entidades europeias e norte-americanas da OTAN, garantindo que os funcionários tenham as habilidades necessárias para preparo operacional durante todo o prazo do contrato.
O contrato baseia-se em uma parceria estratégica em apoio ao desenvolvimento da força de trabalho técnica, cibernética e operacional da OTAN. Este contrato exclusivo é um exemplo da confiança que a OTAN tem na capacidade da Learning Tree de oferecer treinamento inovador, consistente, escalável e alinhado à missão em um dos ambientes de defesa multinacionais mais complexos do mundo.
Sob o acordo, a Learning Tree fornecerá serviços comerciais e personalizados de treinamento e consultoria conduzidos por instrutor, projetados para fortalecer as capacidades digitais, cibernéticas e técnicas da OTAN em toda a Aliança. O treinamento será ministrado por meio de uma combinação de cursos de treinamento de equipe privada e horários abertos.
Reforço das Competências da Força de Trabalho da OTAN
A Árvore de Aprendizagem fornecerá treinamento em:
Com mais de 50 anos de experiência no apoio a organizações empresariais, do setor público e de defesa, em mais de 65 países, a Learning Tree tem um profundo conhecimento institucional dos requisitos de entrega segura, padrões de preparo operacional, e prioridades de capacidade digital em evolução. A empresa é reconhecida mundialmente por oferecer treinamento ministrado por instrutor em ambientes altamente regulamentados e sensíveis à segurança.
“A nossa seleção pela OTAN para um contrato plurianual é um exemplo da força da nossa parceria e da confiança depositada nas soluções seguras de transformação da força de trabalho da Learning Tree”, disse David Brown, Diretor Executivo da Learning Tree International. “Há mais de 15 anos temos apoiado orgulhosamente a OTAN no fortalecimento do preparo da força de trabalho nos domínios cibernético, digital e técnico.”
Com a OTAN dando continuidade à modernização da sua infraestrutura tecnológica e ao aumento da sua resiliência cibernética, a Learning Tree fornecerá treinamento credenciado e alinhado à missão para garantir o preparo operacional de toda a Aliança.
Este contrato plurianual reforça ainda mais a posição da Learning Tree como principal provedora global de soluções seguras de transformação da força de trabalho para organizações de defesa e governamentais.
Sobre a Learning Tree International
A Learning Tree International é líder global em soluções de desenvolvimento de força de trabalho e treinamento de tecnologia. Há mais de 50 anos, a Learning Tree ajuda organizações e profissionais em todo o mundo a desenvolver as habilidades críticas necessárias para prosperar em um cenário em rápida mudança. Os programas de aprendizagem híbridos e orientados por instrutores da empresa capacitam indivíduos e organizações a acelerar a transformação, aprimorar o desempenho e alcançar resultados duradouros.
Visite www.LearningTree.co.uk para mais informações.
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DUBLIN, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For a long time, employee care in business travel focused on the visible essentials: flights booked correctly, hotels close to meetings, insurance policies filed away “just in case.” Everything else was left to the traveler to sort out along the way.
But as work has become more mobile, the way companies support employees abroad is expanding, and digital access is increasingly part of that conversation. Recent insights from the Holafly Global eSIM & Travel Report show that 79% of companies now provide some form of digital access for employees traveling internationally.
Traveling for work today often means landing in a new country and being immediately expected to navigate unfamiliar systems: transport, maps, payments, authentication apps, last-minute changes and urgent requests from home. When mobile access fails, the impact goes beyond productivity. It creates stress, uncertainty and a sense of being unsupported at exactly the moment employees are most exposed.
This is why the conversation is shifting and being connected abroad is no longer just about staying online for meetings, it’s about feeling safe, autonomous and looked after. It allows employees to find their way to the hotel, contact support when plans change, manage expenses, access company tools and stay connected to both work and personal networks.
These moments shape how supported employees feel far more than any written policy. Nearly eight in ten business travelers say reliable internet access is very important when they travel, not because it’s convenient, but because it allows their workday to continue without disruption.
Holafly for Business is helping organizations move beyond routine travel policies and toward purpose-driven infrastructure, designed around how people actually travel and work today, with a 24/7 customer service in more than 18 languages, a unified management tool and monthly plans to avoid unexpected charges and coverage in more than 160 destinations.
“Providing digital access abroad has become routine for many companies,” said Alex Bryszkowski, VP of Holafly for Business. “What’s changing now is the expectation behind it. People don’t just want access, they want to move, work and decide freely, without friction or hidden effort, wherever their job takes them.”
Organizations such as Volvo, Nike, Idealista, Puma and Airbnb are rethinking how they support mobile teams, treating digital access abroad as part of the broader employee experience rather than a technical add-on. As companies continue to refine their approach to wellbeing, flexibility and global work, digital access abroad is emerging as a quiet but powerful signal: we expect you to move, and we’ll make sure you’re supported when you do.
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Dr Anasaini Cama of the Fred Hollows Foundation conducts tropical disease training in the Solomon Islands. Credit: Shea Flynn/RTI International
By Catherine Wilson
SYDNEY, Australia, Feb 25 2026 – Two Pacific Island nations have been applauded for their successes in the global health campaign to eliminate the infectious eye disease, Trachoma.
Better disease data, effective treatment campaigns and improved access to water and hygiene contributed to the major progress now being celebrated as 27 nations worldwide are declared Trachoma-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). But, above all, experts say that the key to the permanent riddance of diseases is a genuine buy-in to the eradication programmes by entire communities.
“Trachoma elimination efforts are most effective when communities understand the disease, trust the interventions and are actively involved in prevention activities,” Dr Anasaini Cama, Pacific Trachoma Technical Lead at The Fred Hollows Foundation, a global non-government organisation working to eradicate preventable blindness, told IPS.
Finally eliminating Trachoma in countries such as Papua New Guinea is a major achievement when more than 80 percent of people live in rural and remote communities, where the risk of infection is especially high.
“This milestone reflects the power of public health at its best…It is a reminder that equity, visibility and prevention must be at the heart of our health system,” Elias Kapavore, Minister for Health in PNG, the most populous Pacific Island nation of more than 10 million people, told the media last year.
The infectious eye disease is one of 21 Neglected Tropical Diseases that, under Sustainable Development Goal 3.3, are being targeted for global eradication by 2030. And reports reveal that strides are being made. Between 2002 and 2025, a period of little more than two decades, the global population at risk of Trachoma fell from 1.5 billion to 97.1 million people, WHO reported in January.
Children in rural communities in southwest Pacific Island countries, including Papua New Guinea, were highly vulnerable to eye infections, such as Trachoma. Now the country has been applauded for its campaign to eliminate the disease. Credit: Catherine Wilson/IPS
“Trachoma, once a leading cause of blindness in Fiji, was widespread in the 1950s, with prevalence exceeding 20 percent among children in some areas. Today, following sustained national action, the prevalence of active Trachoma has fallen to below 1 percent,” Fiji’s Health Minister, Dr Ratu Antonio Lalabalavu, told local media.
Trachoma is the leading cause of blindness around the world and is found primarily in tropical climate zones and rural communities affected by poverty and lack of basic services. It is caused by a micro-organism, Chlamydia trachomatis, known to be carried by flies, with children and those living in overcrowded conditions the most vulnerable. In advanced cases of the disease, there is chronic scarring of the underside of the eyelid, which can then turn inward, resulting in the eyelashes inflicting permanent damage to the eye’s cornea.
Trachoma was first identified in PNG and Fiji when health surveys were conducted in the 1950s. Studies also revealed that it was endemic in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. More recently, in 2015, extensive studies were carried out in the provinces of Central, Madang, Morobe, East New Britain, Southern Highlands and Western in PNG as part of the Global Trachoma Mapping Project. The prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) in children aged 1-9 years was found to be between 6 percent and 12.2 percent, exceeding the WHO threshold of 5 percent.
The disease can be debilitating and make it increasingly difficult for a child to attend and participate in school classes and, thus, hinder their development and increase their exposure to poverty and malnutrition.
Changing the conditions and habits through which the disease thrives is, therefore, crucial. And this is a vital part of WHO’s recommended approach, called the SAFE strategy. That is, surgery for patients with an advanced stage of the disease, including blindness, prescribing antibiotics to diminish infection, encouraging facial cleanliness, and environmental improvements.
Today, the development charity Mercy Works is working to boost better health in very remote villages in Kiunga in Western Province, close to the far western border of PNG, by ensuring supplies of clean water. Here, “safe water remains a daily challenge,” Andrew Lowry, Head of Mercy Works’ Programs, told IPS. “Frequent flooding contaminates water sources and damages infrastructure. Many communities have no road access, so materials and tradespeople travel by plane or boat, and often on foot. Schools and health centres often operate without a reliable water supply, making basic hygiene practices difficult to sustain.”
Mercy Works installs rainwater collection and storage systems in schools, health centres, and villages in both the Western Province and the Simbu Province in the Highlands region.
Nearly 4,000 kilometres southeast of PNG in Fiji, Cama has witnessed the impacts of eye diseases and interventions that have been effective. In the north of the country, she visited villages that were kept clean and neat and it was difficult to see if there was overcrowding in the households. “Generally, extended families living together is considered normal. What we did notice, and similarly in nearby villages, was the water issues, where water was not always available and water trucks would cart water to the village,” Cama told IPS.
In the community, “children were active and did not appear unwell in any way,” she recounted. “It was only when health care workers flipped the child’s eyelids that the inner surface of the eyelid would have follicles that were typical for Trachoma.” Once a child was diagnosed, Tetracycline eye ointment was prescribed to be applied twice a day for six weeks, together with recommended regular face washing.
This year, WHO announced that, for the first time since world records began, the number of people requiring healthcare intervention for Trachoma has fallen below 100 million. Yet the future cannot be one of complacency. Rising climate extremes across the Pacific Islands could reverse this achievement.
“Climate change can impact Trachoma programmes and cause re-emergence of Trachoma, meaning long-term vigilance is required,” Cama emphasised. “Flooding and warmer temperatures can damage sanitation systems that lead to a reduction in environmental hygiene, causing an increase in the presence of flies in the community, which can increase the spread of Trachoma. Through drought and low rainfall, accessibility to water is decreased, making regular face washing and hygiene more challenging.”
Boosting the number of trained health professionals is also critical in countries where national health services battle against limited resources, medical supplies and manpower. “One of the biggest challenges in the Pacific is the shortage of trained eye care specialists,” Cama said.
This is the case in both Fiji and PNG, where “only 8 of 22 provinces actually have an eye doctor”. To overcome this deficit, the Fred Hollows Foundation established the Pacific Eye Institute, the region’s first ophthalmic training institute, in Suva, Fiji. “Our goal is to have at least one eye doctor and a team of eye nurses in every province [in PNG],” she said.
The dividends of extinguishing diseases, such as Trachoma, are profound for people and communities. And aspirations of national development can be realised when health services contend with a diminished burden of illness, more children can finish their education and more people of working age can contribute to their communities and the economy.
Note: This article is brought to you by IPS Noram in collaboration with INPS Japan and Soka Gakkai International in consultative status with ECOSOC.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just recently, The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day Draw celebrated a major milestone by awarding its first-ever AED 5 million Second Prize winner, an exciting moment for the popular weekly draw.
It was beginner’s luck for 42-year-old Murugananth Govinthan, an Indian resident of the UAE, who registered with The UAE Lottery, operated by the Game LLC, for the first time and bought his very first ticket, sharing it with a close friend. With that single ticket, they claimed the AED 5 million Second Prize, splitting the life-changing winnings. The increased prize, up from AED 1 million, has sparked fresh excitement and renewed hope among players across the Emirates.
Murugananth shared his emotions, saying, “I couldn’t stop thinking about everything I’ve been through over the past three years, the challenges, my marriage, my children’s education, and all the responsibilities on my shoulders. That’s why I came to the UAE. I didn’t expect it to happen so soon. I feel very happy.”
As The UAE Lottery celebrated its first anniversary in November 2025, it had already made history, crowning an AED 100 million Grand Prize winner, four AED 1 million winners, and over 290 Lucky Day, Lucky Chance, and scratch card players who took home AED 100,000 each. The excitement continues in 2026 with a new AED 5 million winner, proving that The UAE Lottery is rapidly becoming a premier destination for life-changing prizes and thrilling gameplay in the Emirates.
The first-time player said, “We are still living in a rented house and have always wanted to build our own home. My children want that too. The situation didn’t allow it before, but now I feel I’m on the way to resolving these struggles. I feel happy and consider this a great blessing from God.”
Since 29 November 2025, the Lucky Day Draw has been held weekly every Saturday at 8:30 PM, creating a new shared moment of anticipation for players in the UAE. The AED 5 million Second Prize sits alongside the AED 30 million Grand Prize and the weekly Lucky Chance Raffle, which awards three winners AED 100,000 each.
The UAE Lottery upholds a strong commitment to responsible gaming, delivering education and support to maintain a positive and well-regulated player experience. All games are fully approved and regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), ensuring the integrity and transparency of the player experience.
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The UAE Lottery is the United Arab Emirates’ first and only federally licensed lottery and the first of its kind in the Gulf region. It is regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) and operated by The Game LLC (The Game). The UAE Lottery prioritizes responsible gaming practices while offering an unprecedented lottery experience in the UAE.
As the operational entity behind The UAE Lottery, The Game adheres to the GCGRA’s directives, regulations, and technical standards. Only residents aged 18 and above are permitted to participate. For more information, please visit: www.theuaelottery.ae
About The Game L.L.C.:
Game LLC is an innovative entertainment company and part of the Momentum Group in Abu Dhabi, which is focused on redefining the UAE’s commercial gaming industry. Appointed in July 2024 as the official licensed operator of the UAE Lottery, The Game specializes in developing and operating lottery games and culturally relevant gaming products while promoting safe and responsible gaming experiences designed to excite and entertain participants in the UAE.
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