Rocket Doctor Partners with Melanoma Canada to Expand Access to Follow-Up Care for At-Risk Patients
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 07:00
Core Insights - Rocket Doctor has partnered with Melanoma Canada to enhance follow-up care for patients identified as at-risk during mobile skin cancer screenings across Canada [1][4][5] - Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in Canada, with 1 in 3 cancer diagnoses being skin-related, highlighting the urgent need for timely follow-up care [2][7][8] Company Overview - Rocket Doctor is a technology-driven digital health platform that enables physicians to manage virtual or hybrid practices, focusing on underserved communities [10] - The partnership with Melanoma Canada aims to streamline the referral process for patients without family doctors, ensuring they receive timely access to care [1][5][6] Industry Context - The Mole Mobile campaign provides free skin cancer screenings in various communities, addressing the high incidence of skin cancer in Canada [2][5] - The initiative is expected to increase patient traffic on Rocket Doctor's platform, reinforcing its mission to improve equitable access to healthcare [3][8]
Municipality Finance issues a USD 100 million tap under its MTN programme
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 07:00
Group 1 - Municipality Finance Plc issued a new tranche of USD 100 million under its MTN programme, increasing the total benchmark amount to USD 500 million, maturing on 2 February 2029, with a floating interest rate of Compounded SOFR plus 100 bps per annum [1][2] - The new tranche is part of MuniFin's EUR 50 billion debt issuance programme, with relevant documents available on the company's website [2] - The benchmark has been applied for trading on the Helsinki Stock Exchange, with public trading expected to start on 21 May 2025 [3] Group 2 - MuniFin serves various customers including municipalities, joint municipal authorities, and social housing projects, focusing on environmentally and socially responsible investments [4] - The company operates in a global business environment and is recognized as the first Finnish issuer of green and social bonds, with funding guaranteed by the Municipal Guarantee Board [5]
Nokia trials 5G technology during Joint Viking military exercise in Norway
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 07:00
Core Insights - Nokia successfully tested its 5G technology during the Joint Viking 2025 military exercise in Norway, enhancing defense applications and situational awareness for multinational military personnel [1][2][6] Group 1: 5G Technology Implementation - Nokia's solutions included 5G AirScale radio products and 5G Standalone Core technology, specifically designed for defense applications to improve tactical communication among participating nations [2][5] - The 5G communications platform provided military personnel with real-time battlefield intelligence, facilitating faster decision-making and improved operational efficiency [2][6] Group 2: Joint Viking 2025 Exercise - Joint Viking 2025 involved over 10,000 soldiers from multiple countries, including Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, the US, the UK, The Netherlands, and Norway, aimed at enhancing military cooperation and testing Norway's ability to receive allied reinforcements [3] - The exercise took place in Bardufoss, Norway, above the Arctic Circle, and occurs every two years [3] Group 3: Strategic Collaborations - The Norwegian Material Defense Agency collaborates with mobile operators to enhance tactical communication solutions, with a recent strategic agreement between Lyse and Nokia to leverage their expertise in critical communications [4] - Nokia's 5G technology is positioned as a key enabler for the Norwegian Armed Forces, enhancing readiness for complex joint operations in challenging environments [5][6]
AB INVL Baltic Farmland unaudited Interim information for 3 months of 2025
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:30
Core Insights - INVL Baltic Farmland reported a consolidated net profit of EUR 124,000 and revenue of EUR 213,000 for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 9.7% increase in net profit and a 6.5% increase in revenue compared to the same period in 2024 [1][2] Financial Performance - The company's equity at the end of March 2025 was EUR 19.867 million, translating to EUR 6.15 per share, which is a 10% increase year-over-year [4] - For the year 2025, the company forecasts a net profit of EUR 460,000 and consolidated revenue of EUR 890,000, assuming no changes in land value or new agreements [5] - In 2024, INVL Baltic Farmland achieved a net profit of EUR 1.836 million and consolidated revenue of EUR 835,000, with dividends paid to shareholders amounting to EUR 387,000, or EUR 0.12 per share [6] Industry Context - The first quarter of 2025 faced challenges in agriculture, including delayed germination, moisture imbalance, and market uncertainty, impacting planning and farmers' decisions [3] - Despite these challenges, the company emphasizes the importance of sustainable solutions and maintaining a transparent partnership with land users [3]
Nine in ten public sector organizations to focus on agentic AI in the next 2-3 years, but data readiness is still a challenge
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:30
Core Insights - The Capgemini Research Institute report indicates that two-thirds of public sector organizations are currently exploring or using generative AI initiatives to enhance public services, with 90% planning to adopt agentic AI within the next 2-3 years [2][3] - Despite the enthusiasm for AI, public sector organizations face significant challenges related to data readiness, trust, compliance, and data management, which hinder their ability to fully leverage AI technologies [2][5][6] AI Adoption and Expectations - Public sector organizations have high expectations for AI, with 39% planning to evaluate agentic AI feasibility, 45% intending to explore pilot programs, and 6% aiming to scale existing initiatives within the next 2-3 years [3] - The report highlights that 64% of organizations have progressed to pilot or scaled deployments, with higher adoption rates in defense (82%), healthcare (75%), and security (70%) sectors [3] Data Readiness Challenges - A significant barrier to AI adoption is data security concerns (79%) and limited trust in AI outputs (74%), with only 36% of organizations in the EU prepared to comply with the EU AI Act [5] - Only 12% of public sector organizations consider themselves very mature in activating data, and just 21% have the necessary data to train and fine-tune AI models [6][8] Data Sharing and Governance - Data sharing is essential for AI adoption, yet 65% of organizations are still in the planning or pilot stages of data sharing initiatives, complicating the deployment of AI [7] - The rise of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) reflects the growing importance of data governance, with 64% of organizations having a CDO and 27% appointing a CAIO [9] Research Methodology - The report is based on a survey conducted by the Capgemini Research Institute involving 350 public sector organizations across various segments and levels of government, providing a comprehensive view of AI adoption in the public sector [10]
EXACT Therapeutics announces positive final results in Phase 1 ACTIVATE trial in liver metastases from colorectal cancer
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:30
Core Insights - EXACT Therapeutics announced positive final data from its Phase 1 ACTIVATE trial, demonstrating the efficacy of its Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT) combined with chemotherapy for patients with liver metastases of colorectal origin [1][3][8] - The results support the initiation of the ENACT Phase 2 study in pancreatic cancer, addressing a significant unmet medical need [1][8] Group 1: Trial Results - The ACTIVATE trial showed that tumor shrinkage was significantly greater with ACT and chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone, with a reduction of -29% versus -7% among responding patients (p<0.05) [3][8] - A clear dose-response relationship was observed with the proprietary agent PS101, where 3 out of 4 patients receiving 40 µl/kg PS101 showed tumor shrinkage of more than 30% in diameter [4][8] - The trial enrolled 11 patients, with 9 being evaluable, and was conducted at sites in the United Kingdom [9] Group 2: Safety and Efficacy - PS101 was found to be safe and well-tolerated when administered with chemotherapy, mirroring the excellent safety profile seen in interim results [4][8] - The trial's design allowed each patient to serve as their own control, enhancing the reliability of the anti-tumor activity assessment [7] Group 3: Future Plans - The company plans to present detailed data from the ACTIVATE trial at a future scientific publication and medical conference [5] - The CEO expressed excitement about the upcoming ENACT trial, which will focus on locally advanced pancreatic cancer [2][8] Group 4: Technology Overview - Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT) involves the intravenous administration of PS101, which is insonated over target tissue using ultrasound to enhance drug delivery [10][11] - The technology utilizes microclusters of perfluorobutane microbubbles and perfluoromethylcyclopentane microdroplets to improve the efficacy of concurrent chemotherapy [10][11]
Temenos launches Gen AI Copilot for banks to deliver better products faster
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:30
Core Insights - Temenos launched the Product Manager Copilot at the Temenos Community Forum '25, aimed at enhancing banks' ability to innovate and optimize financial products using Generative AI [1][7] - The Product Manager Copilot integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, providing a conversational interface for product, IT, and customer service managers to utilize Temenos' core banking functionalities [2][5] Product Features - The Copilot is part of Temenos' advanced and enterprise product offerings, designed to help banks design, launch, and test retail products more efficiently [3][4] - It allows product managers to interact through familiar platforms like Microsoft Teams, facilitating quick access to business insights without complex queries [4][5] Market Context - A study indicated that 75% of banks are exploring Generative AI, with 36% already deploying it, highlighting a significant trend towards AI adoption in the banking sector [6] - The integration of Generative AI is seen as transformative for the banking industry, emphasizing the need for traditional banks to innovate rapidly to remain competitive against fintechs and neobanks [6][7] Collaboration and Future Availability - Temenos developed the Copilot in collaboration with clients like Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, ensuring a customer-focused approach to innovation [7][8] - General availability of the Product Manager Copilot is expected in Q4 2025, with financial institutions able to register for early access [8]
UK’s Moneycorp selects Temenos SaaS to scale global business
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:17
Core Insights - Moneycorp, a UK-based international payments and FX platform, has selected Temenos to enhance its product offerings and operational efficiency through the adoption of Temenos SaaS [1][5] - The partnership aims to enable Moneycorp to focus on business growth while providing advanced wallet and payment capabilities for an improved client experience [2][5] Company Overview - Moneycorp operates globally with a presence in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, facilitating payments and foreign exchange transactions for various clients [3] - In 2023, Moneycorp handled £71 billion in trading volume, serving 11,000 B2B clients, 250 financial institutions, and over 23,000 individuals [3] Operational Strategy - By adopting Temenos SaaS, Moneycorp can roll out new capabilities globally, utilizing a build-once, deploy anywhere approach across different regulatory jurisdictions [4] - The use of Temenos Model Bank with pre-configured banking functionality will allow Moneycorp to achieve faster time to value while reducing costs and delivery risks [4] Technology and Innovation - Temenos' open, API-based architecture will facilitate integration with Moneycorp's ecosystem, enhancing operational agility and accelerating innovation [4] - The partnership is expected to support Moneycorp's strategic transformation, underpinning its core banking and payments ecosystem across global operations [5]
Societe Generale launches a new global employee share ownership programme
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:07
Core Points - Societe Generale has launched a new global employee share ownership program, allowing eligible employees and retired former employees to subscribe for a capital increase on preferential terms [1][4] - The subscription period for the share offer is set from June 2 to June 16, 2025, with settlement and delivery of shares scheduled for July 24, 2025 [1][12] - This program is the 32nd offered by the Group, aimed at involving employees in the company's development and enabling them to benefit from long-term value creation [4] Subscription Details - The capital increase targets a maximum of 12,044,800 shares, with a total nominal amount of EUR 15,056,000 [5][8] - The subscription price is set at EUR 35.76, reflecting a 20% discount based on the average market price [8][10] - The subscription will be available through employee mutual funds in France and directly via registered shares outside France [8][12] Eligibility and Limits - Eligible participants include employees with at least three months of seniority and retired former employees who have retained assets in the Company or Group Savings Plans [10] - The total amount of payments made by beneficiaries cannot exceed 25% of their gross annual remuneration or EUR 20,000 [10][12] - The program includes two tranches: one for employees under Company or Group Savings Plans and another for those under the International Group Savings Plan [9][13] Rights and Marketability - New shares will bear dividend rights as of January 1, 2025, and will be fully assimilated with existing shares [14] - Shares will be subject to a five-year unavailability period, with specific conditions for early release depending on local legislation [14][12] - The new shares will be listed on Euronext Paris, with the listing expected around July 29, 2025 [12][14]
Minutes General Meeting
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-20 06:01
Core Points - Kinepolis Group NV held its Ordinary General Meeting on 14 May 2025, where all proposed agenda items were approved [1] Group 1 - The minutes of the meeting are available for consultation on the Kinepolis Group website [1]