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ETL becomes Lexica as it unveils new strategy for growth

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 LONDON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lexica is the new name of leading specialist Health and Life Sciences consultancy ETL, which is rebranding following record results and ahead of a major growth strategy to more than double its 100-strong team and £12M income.

The consultancy plans to grow income by up to three times and employ over 200 specialists by 2028. This follows record income of £12.4M in the financial year to 31 March 2022, up 23% on the previous financial year.

The move comes as the company confirms its twin focus on the health and life sciences sectors whose links, it says, are accelerating, both virtually and physically: in fact, Lexica predicts these sectors will share integrated hubs in all major cities within the next twenty years.

The ambitious strategy will see Lexica further develop its existing services in seven priority growth areas: strategic planning services for life sciences as well as health; sustainability; data analytics; built asset life cycle; transition; digital; large healthcare programme and project management.

The new name and more contemporary look come at a particularly confident and forward-focused point in the company’s evolution – and there is a story behind both.

Tina Nolan, Managing Director, Lexica explained that the company took ‘lexicon’, meaning specialism-specific language, and pluralised it to reflect Lexica’s two specialisms. Its new logo has been designed to represent the interlocking nature of healthcare and life sciences and can also be seen as quotation marks to reflect “opening up conversations”, which, she says, are where her team excels.

“We’re a purpose-driven organisation, proud of our NHS roots and committed to contributing to better health, and that’s an important part of why both clients and colleagues work with us,” she explains.

“There is a natural, symbiotic link between life sciences and health – and our role is knowing both and strengthening effective collaboration between the two, both digitally and physically.

“But there is more than just synergy between the health and life sciences sectors: they will increasingly develop in tandem, in terms of both physical and digital co-location. It’s a global trend, in the interests of both research and delivery of healthcare, and accelerated by Covid, that our teams understand incredibly well.

“Lexica reflects our offer of specialist knowledge and understanding how to help our clients across both sectors to deliver meaningful health outcomes, and so will allow us to define ourselves clearly as we grow.”

Tina is also keen to point out that the rebrand also provides an opportunity to further develop the company culture.

“This isn’t just about appearances or how we look to the outside world,” she explains.

“It also gives us a platform to continue developing our company culture together with our people, which is already significant in attracting both clients and recruits. Our people tell us they are proud to work for us and value how they can develop with us while doing important work and giving back, both through our contribution to the NHS and our support of health-related charities.

“Continuing to attract the best experts is critical as we pursue this ambitious growth with a clear market focus and a robust plan to grow Lexica.”

About Lexica

Lexica is a leading specialist consultancy, supporting health and life sciences organisations in the UK and internationally with the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of their services now and into the future.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), formed in 2013, the company is based in London and Oxford with hubs in Bristol, Cambridge, Manchester and Dublin. Its services include strategy and planning; property consultancy; cost management; project management; programme management; net zero transition; and infrastructure solutions.

Its current and past clients and projects include major UK and international academic health organisations and networks such as King’s Health Partners, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Qatar-based Hamad Medical Corporation. The team has also worked with major research institutions including The Pirbright Institute and Harwell Science and Innovation campus and on DEFRA’s Science Capability in Animal Health (SCAH) programme.

Lexica is a corporate member of the Association for Project Management (APM) and is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

For more information visit www.lexica.co.uk.

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Agoda unveils four must-visit festival destinations to soak up K-Culture this summer

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With summer just around the corner, digital travel platform Agoda highlights four cities—Gangneung, Muju, Buyeo and Tongyeong— where local festivals are drawing increased interest from travelers eager to soak up authentic K-Culture.   

According to Agoda’s 2025 Travel Trends Survey, 34% of South Korean travelers cited cultural exploration as one of their top travel motivations. A survey by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization also revealed that meaningful local experiences are a top priority for South Koreans, while experiencing Korean tradition emerged as a top travel trend among international visitors.  

Travelers looking to soak up the magic of K-Culture this summer can look forward to these festival destinations:   

May: Gangneung Danoje Festival

Held May 27 to June 3, Gangneung’s UNESCO-recognized Danoje Festival features the Gwanno Mask Play and traditional activities like rinsing hair in herbal Changpomul water and tasting seasonal surichwi rice cakes. Gangneung was the seventh most-searched South Korean destination on Agoda for summer stays with a 9% increase in interest.  

June: Muju Cultural Heritage Night Festival

Taking place June 13–14, this event showcases heritage sites, art exhibits, and forest trails. Travelers can enjoy artwork by Joseon Dynasty calligrapher Han Seok-bong, traditional cuisine, and explore the Bandi Imagination Forest. Muju saw a 39% increase in interest for summer stays on Agoda.

July: Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival

With a 57% rise in searches on Agoda for summer travel, Buyeo hosts the Seodong Lotus Festival from July 4 to 6, featuring pink and white lotus blossoms, music performances, and drone shows in a romantic atmosphere.

August: Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival

Running August 9–14, this seaside celebration honors Admiral Yi Sun-shin with a Turtle Ship Rowing Competition, naval reenactments, and fireworks. With delicious food and coastal charm, Tongyeong has seen a 46% rise in summer travel searches on Agoda.

Joonwhan Lee, Country Director, Korea at Agoda, said: “We are seeing both inbound and domestic travelers interested in culturally motivated trips. Provincial destinations like Gangneung, Muju, Buyeo and Tongyeong offer the perfect getaway to dive into local traditions with summer festivals that promise unforgettable experiences for all ages.” 

Travelers looking to add festivals in South Korea and beyond to their summer itinerary can find over 5 million holiday properties and more than 300,000 activities on Agoda.com.    

-ENDS- 

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Xailient and Konami to Debut Privacy-Safe Biometric Innovation for Table Games at G2E Asia 2025

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MACAU, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xailient Inc., the world leader in privacy-safe computer vision AI, today announced the debut of a groundbreaking biometric innovation in partnership with global gaming leader Konami Gaming, Inc. At G2E Asia 2025, Konami will unveil SYNK Vision™ Tables, a new addition to its award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system, powered by Xailient’s privacy-preserving facial recognition AI technology.

Attendees of G2E Asia 2025 will be among the first to experience SYNK Vision Tables in action, as Konami showcases the new technology at Booth #B1303 at The Venetian Expo in Macau. The solution delivers seamless player recognition, real-time rating, and instant rewards—marking a transformational step in the convergence of biometric technology and gaming operations.

This latest innovation extends the success of SYNK Vision Slots to the live table games environment, providing casinos with a unified biometric ecosystem that automatically recognizes players as they sit down—without the need for loyalty cards. For players, the experience is frictionless, secure, and personalized. For operators, it offers powerful real-time insights, reduced fraud risk, and improved player engagement.

“SYNK Vision Tables represents a major leap forward in biometric player tracking,” said Lars Oleson, CEO of Xailient. “By combining Xailient’s real-time, privacy-safe AI face recognition with Konami’s SYNKROS system, we’re delivering next-generation capabilities that enhance the player experience while upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection.”

Mallika Patel, VP of Product at Xailient, said, “Face Recognition AI provides triple benefit from a single technology. Responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and patron loyalty programs all benefit from robust and reliable replacement to carded play.”

“Together with Xailient, we’re enabling operators to unify their slots and tables under a single intelligent ecosystem,” said Joe Mayer, Systems Sales & Operations Manager at Konami Australia Pty Ltd. “With SYNK Vision Tables, operators can improve the accuracy and efficiency of their loyalty programs while providing players with a streamlined, personalized, and cardless experience.”

About Konami Gaming, Inc.

Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based subsidiary of KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION (TSE: 9766). The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of casino games and technology for the global gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc. or the SYNKROS® casino management system, please visit www.konamigaming.com.  

About Xailient Inc.

Xailient is the global leader in privacy-safe artificial intelligence solutions for computer vision. Its patented edge-based facial recognition and object detection technologies are trusted by Fortune 500 companies and comply with data protection and AI integrity regulations across more than 80 jurisdictions worldwide. Xailient’s AI solutions enable devices to see, understand, and adapt — driving digital transformation across industries. For further information please visit www.xailient.com.

Media Contact – Xailient
Rebecca Smith
Director of Operations
press@xailient.com 

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MDA SPACE ANNOUNCES 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RESULTS

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BRAMPTON, ON, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ – MDA Space (TSX: MDA) announced today the results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) which took place virtually on May 8, 2025. A total of 84,928,894 common shares (representing approximately 69.22% of all issued and outstanding common shares of MDA Space) were represented at the Meeting. The complete voting results for each item of business at the Meeting are presented below.

Election of Directors
The Board of Directors of MDA Space had fixed at nine the number of directors (the “Directors”) to be elected at the Meeting. Following the vote at the Meeting, each of the nine nominees listed in the MDA Space Management Information Circular dated March 30, 2025 was duly elected as a Director of the MDA Space Board of Directors until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successor is appointed.

Nominee

Votes

For

% Votes

For

Votes

Withheld

% Votes

Withheld

Alison Alfers

77,905,275

97.96 %

1,622,936

2.04 %

Yaprak Baltacioglu

79,136,747

99.51 %

391,464

0.49 %

Darren Farber

79,518,237

99.99 %

9,974

0.01 %

Michael Greenley

79,520,715

99.99 %

7,496

0.01 %

Brendan Paddick

79,517,254

99.99 %

10,957

0.01 %

John Risley

71,311,095

89.67 %

8,217,116

10.33 %

Jill Smith

78,347,880

98.52 %

1,180,331

1.48 %

Karl Smith

79,519,878

99.99 %

8,308

0.01 %

Yung Wu

78,162,106

98.28 %

1,366,105

1.72 %

Appointment of Auditor
Following the vote at the Meeting, KPMG LLP was appointed as the independent auditor of MDA Space until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders, and the Directors were authorized to fix the auditor’s remuneration.

Votes For

% Votes For

Votes Withheld

% Votes Withheld

84,903,074

99.97 %

25,817

0.03 %

Advisory Vote on Approach to Compensation
The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, a resolution on MDA Space’s approach to executive compensation.

Votes For

% Votes For

Votes Against

% Votes Against

74,155,206

93.24 %

5,373,005

6.76 %

ABOUT MDA SPACE
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit mda.space.  

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