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Ribbon Communications Announces Inducement Equity Grants to John Townsend Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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PLANO, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN), a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced that, in connection with his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, the Board of Directors has awarded John Townsend, as inducement awards, sign-on equity grants consisting of one time-based vesting grant of restricted share units (“RSUs”) and two performance-based vesting grants of restricted share units (“PSUs”).  

Subject to Mr. Townsend’s continued employment, 128,205 RSUs are eligible to vest on October 15, 2025, with an additional 102,564 vesting in four equal instalments through October 15, 2027. A grant of 230,769 PSUs (the “Financial Performance PSUs”) will vest based on the achievement of both (i) annual financial goals established by the Compensation Committee of Ribbon’s Board of Directors for the years ended December 31, 2025 through 2027 (60% weighting) and (ii) the relative total shareholder return on Ribbon’s common stock for the period from October 15, 2025 through December 31, 2027 compared to the relative shareholder return for the companies included in the Nasdaq Telecom Index over the same period (40% weighting), in both cases subject to Mr. Townsend’s continued employment. The vesting criteria and weighting of the Financial Performance PSUs are structured similar to the Company’s annual PSU grants and can vest up to 200% of the target amount awarded. Additionally, a grant of 314,583 PSUs will vest based on both (i) the achievement of specified stock prices for Ribbon’s common stock and (ii) the passage of time, subject to Mr. Townsend’s continued service with the Company. Upon vesting, the RSUs and PSUs will be settled in shares of Ribbon’s common stock. 

The RSU and PSU awards were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). 

About Ribbon 
Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) delivers communications software, IP and optical networking solutions to service providers, enterprises and critical infrastructure sectors globally. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, and agility, including core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, leading-edge security and analytics tools, along with IP and optical networking solutions for 5G and broadband internet. We maintain a keen focus on our commitments to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, offering an annual Sustainability Report to our stakeholders. To learn more about Ribbon visit rbbn.com.

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 
The information in this release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “expectations”, “intends”, “may”, “plans”, “projects” and other similar language, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements due to various risks, uncertainties and other important factors, including, among others, the effects of geopolitical instabilities and wars, including in Israel and Ukraine (and the impact of sanctions and trade restrictions imposed as a result thereof); unpredictable fluctuations in quarterly revenue and operating results; increases in tariffs, trade restrictions or taxes on the Company’s products; the impact of restructuring and cost-containment activities; operational disruptions at facilities located in Israel including as a result of military call-ups of the Company’s employees in Israel, closure of the offices there or the temporary or long-term closure of contract manufacturing in the region; the potential impact of litigation; risks related to supply chain disruptions, including as a result of component availability; risks resulting from higher interests rates and continued inflationary pressures; risks related to cybersecurity and data intrusion; failure to compete successfully against telecommunications equipment and networking companies; failure to grow the Company’s customer base or generate recurring business from existing customers; credit risks; the timing of customer purchasing decisions and the Company’s recognition of revenues; macroeconomic conditions, including inflation; market acceptance of the Company’s products and services; rapid technological and market change; the ability to protect Company intellectual property rights and obtain necessary licenses; the ability to maintain partner, reseller, distribution and vendor support and supply relationships; the potential for defects in the Company’s products; and currency fluctuations.

These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business and results from operations. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update these statements publicly or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contact
+1 (978) 614-8050
ir@rbbn.com       

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Catherine Berthier
+1 (646) 741-1974
cberthier@rbbn.com 

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Southeast Asia Data Center Cooling Market to Grow by USD 563.7 Million (2024-2028) as Mini Data Centers Adoption Rises, with AI Powering Market Evolution- Technavio

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NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The Data Center Cooling Market in southeast asia size is estimated to grow by USD 563.7 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 6.78% during the forecast period. rising adoption of mini data centers is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing adoption of DCIM solutions. However, rise in different operational regulations poses a challenge – Key market players include 3M Co., AIRSYS Refrigeration Engineering Technology Co. Ltd., Alfa Laval AB, Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Daikin Industries Ltd., Dell Technologies Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Modine Manufacturing Co., NEC Corp., Nortek, Oracle Corp., Quanta Computer Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Vertiv Holdings Co., and Wiwynn Corp..

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Data Center Cooling Market In Southeast Asia Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.78%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 563.7 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

6.24

Regional analysis

Southeast Asia

Performing market contribution

Southeast Asia at 100%

Key countries

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Rest of Southeast Asia

Key companies profiled

3M Co., AIRSYS Refrigeration Engineering Technology Co. Ltd., Alfa Laval AB, Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Daikin Industries Ltd., Dell Technologies Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Modine Manufacturing Co., NEC Corp., Nortek, Oracle Corp., Quanta Computer Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Vertiv Holdings Co., and Wiwynn Corp.

Market Driver

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) plays a crucial role in optimizing cooling systems in data centers through remote software. Vendors are prioritizing DCIM solutions due to their ability to monitor and manage temperatures efficiently. DCIM adoption offers significant benefits, such as reducing power consumption by over 20% and increasing cooling efficiency by approximately 40%. The return on investment (ROI) is typically achieved within 12-24 months, as DCIM eliminates human errors. Schneider Electric, a leading vendor, provides StruxureWare DCIM and EcoStruxure IT, offering complete visibility into cooling systems and server statuses. The growing demand for efficient systems and DCIM solutions will fuel the expansion of the data center cooling market in Southeast Asia. 

The Data Center Cooling Market in Southeast Asia is witnessing significant growth due to increasing data center operations and the data generation from OTT platforms, streaming services, and cloud services. High energy consumption and heat generation are major challenges in data centers, leading to the adoption of innovative cooling solutions like pre-engineered cooling modules with precision cooling capabilities. These modules offer scalability for high-density computing and energy efficiency, reducing both operational costs and carbon emissions. Amidst the pandemic, there is a growing focus on environmental sustainability and safety measures in data center infrastructure. Manufacturers are investing in specialized infrastructure and technology to address cooling issues and ensure flexibility, security, and regional opportunities. The market is segmented into components, solutions, and services. High investment costs and the need for energy-efficient data centers are driving the demand for energy-saving components and solutions. The latest trends include the use of carbon-neutral cooling systems and the integration of AI and IoT for predictive maintenance and optimization. 

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Market Challenges

In Southeast Asia’s data center cooling market, meeting construction schedules and contractual requirements is a significant challenge. Delays often exceed projected costs, and factors such as governmental inaction, public opposition, financing difficulties, weather conditions, unavailable materials, changing project scopes, labor disruptions, industrial accidents, and environmental hazards can further complicate matters. Obtaining clearances and adhering to regulatory requirements also pose challenges, leading to delays and damage to vendors’ reputations. These issues can result in lost deals and contracts for cooling systems, servers, and network equipment, thereby hindering market growth in Southeast Asia during the forecast period.The Data Center Cooling Market in Southeast Asia faces challenges due to the increasing demand for energy-efficient data centers, driven by data generation from OTT platforms, streaming services, and IT infrastructure. Power consumption and heat generation are major concerns, requiring advanced cooling equipment. The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, leading to higher data volumes and the need for specialized infrastructure. High investment costs and cooling issues are barriers, but opportunities exist in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and cloud services. Carbon emissions and safety measures are key concerns, making technology advancements essential. Latest trends include scalability, security, flexibility, and regional opportunities. The market includes components like air conditioners, precision air conditioners, and services like installation & deployment, maintenance, and various cooling methods such as non-raised floor, raised floor, containment, IT & telecom, energy, and rack-based, row-based, and room-based cooling for data-intensive applications and cloud computing.

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Segment Overview 

This data center cooling market in southeast asia report extensively covers market segmentation by

Type 1.1 Room cooling1.2 Rack and row coolingTechnology 2.1 Liquid-based cooling2.2 Air-based coolingComponent 3.1 Air conditioners3.2 Economizers3.3 Cooling towers3.4 Chillers3.5 OthersGeography 4.1 Southeast Asia

1.1 Room cooling- In the data center cooling market of Southeast Asia, room cooling solutions are gaining popularity due to their effectiveness in maintaining a consistent temperature within data centers. These solutions utilize CRAH units that work in tandem with sensors to monitor headload and distribute chilled air through ducts and vents. Vendors like Vertiv offer small room cooling systems, ideal for small-to-medium data centers, with cooling capacities ranging from 1.5-11 tons (5.3-40 kW). The growth of data centers in Southeast Asia’s arid climate environment fuels the demand for these systems. By providing efficient air distribution through raised floors, these solutions ensure a continuous supply of cool air, contributing to the moderate growth of the room cooling segment in the region’s data center cooling market.

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Research Analysis

The Data Center Cooling Market in Southeast Asia is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for energy-efficient data centers to support the data generation from OTT platforms, streaming services, and cloud services. With the proliferation of big data, connected devices, and IT infrastructure, specialized infrastructure is becoming essential to manage the heat generated by these systems. However, high investment costs and cooling issues are major challenges. The market is witnessing the adoption of the latest trends, such as technology advancements in cooling equipment and carbon emissions reduction through renewable energy sources. Safety measures are also a priority, with manufacturers focusing on developing solutions that minimize the risk of fires and other safety hazards. The market is segmented into component and solution segments, with the solution segment expected to dominate due to the growing demand for integrated cooling solutions. The services segment is also gaining traction as companies seek expert assistance in designing and implementing cooling systems.

Market Research Overview

The Data Center Cooling Market in Southeast Asia is witnessing significant growth due to the data generation from OTT platforms, streaming services, and the increasing adoption of cloud services, big data, and connected devices. Energy-efficient data centers are becoming a priority to reduce power consumption and heat generation. Cooling equipment is a crucial component of IT infrastructure, with air conditioners, precision air conditioners, and specialized infrastructure solutions being popular choices. The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, leading to high investment costs and cooling issues. Carbon emissions and safety measures are also key concerns. Technology advancements include pre-engineered cooling modules, precision cooling capabilities, and scalable designs for high-density computing. The market includes solution segments like installation & deployment, maintenance services, and various cooling techniques such as non-raised floor, raised floor, containment, IT & telecom, energy, rack-based cooling, row-based cooling, and room-based cooling. Data-intensive applications like cloud computing, digital services, and environmental sustainability are driving opportunities in the region. Innovative solutions like pre-engineered cooling modules and flexible designs offer scalability and security. The latest trends include energy consumption reduction, high-density computing, and the integration of renewable energy sources.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeRoom CoolingRack And Row CoolingTechnologyLiquid-based CoolingAir-based CoolingComponentAir ConditionersEconomizersCooling TowersChillersOthersGeographySoutheast Asia

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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UK: +44 203 893 3200
Email: media@technavio.com
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Dr. Ming-Chien Chyu accepted into Forbes Technology Council

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Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only, vetted professional organization for world-class senior-level CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.

BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Ming-Chien Chyu, Founding President and Executive Director, Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS), and professor at Texas Tech University, has been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives.

“recognition as a (or the) pioneer in Healthcare Engineering, the ‘Father of Healthcare Engineering’, and a world’s leader in engineering, technology, healthcare, and education”

HEALS is a global organization focusing on improving and advancing all aspects of healthcare through engineering, bridging the gap between healthcare and engineering, synergizing the two fields, preparing engineering students and engineers for jobs in healthcare, and helping healthcare professionals apply engineering to solve healthcare problems.

Dr. Chyu was selected by a review committee based on a track record of dedication to improving and advancing healthcare through engineering, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors including recognition as a (or the) pioneer in Healthcare Engineering, the “Father of Healthcare Engineering”, and a world’s leader in engineering, technology, healthcare, and education by more than 20 US-based global magazines (14 cover stories) and news outlets, with comments such as “his leadership has galvanized a global community of engineers, healthcare experts, and students dedicated to effecting positive change in healthcare delivery, administration, and technology”, and “Dr. Chyu’s remarkable accomplishments and dedication have undeniably left an indelible mark on the fields of engineering and healthcare.”

As a member of the Council, Dr. Chyu will connect and collaborate with other respected leaders in a private forum. Dr. Chyu will also have the opportunity to share his expert insights in original articles and contribute to published Expert Panels alongside other experts on Forbes.com.

“As the founder of HEALS, joining Forbes Technology Council is a recognition of my contributions in bridging between healthcare and engineering; as one of very few university professors accepted by FTC, joining FTC is a recognition of my efforts in bridging between academia and industry,” said Dr. Chyu.

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit https://councils.forbes.com.

Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS)

https://www.healthcare-engineering.org/

Media Contact

Ming-Chien Chyu, Healthcare Engineering Alliance Society (HEALS), 1 806 793 6873, contact@healthcare-engineering.org, https://www.healthcare-engineering.org/

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RTX’s Raytheon SM-3® Block IIA achieves full-rate production approval

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This marks the first Missile Defense Agency cooperative development program with Japan to reach this milestone

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has entered full-rate production for Standard Missile-3 Block IIA, validating the program’s design maturity amid increased demand for the product from the United States and allied partners.

The SM-3 Block IIA production milestone cleared the way for a $1.9 billion award from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency in July 2024 to produce rounds for both the U.S. government and Japan Ministry of Defense.

Full-rate production signals that there is no elevated design or manufacturing risk in the missile and validates its reliability and performance.

“SM-3 Block IIA is a testament to the continuing partnership with Japanese industry to mature ballistic missile defense capabilities for the defense of our nation and our allies around the globe,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. “This milestone indicates that the team has achieved full maturity in the missile’s design which leads to greater efficiencies throughout the program.”

SM-3 Block IIA, created in a landmark cooperative development program between MDA, Japan Ministry of Defense and their industry partners (Raytheon and Japanese industry), is the first MDA-procured program of its kind to achieve this manufacturing milestone. SM-3 Block IIA features larger rocket motors and an enhanced kinetic warhead compared to its predecessors, allowing it to engage threats faster and protect larger regions from short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile threats.

Work under this contract will be done at Raytheon facilities in Tucson, Ariz.; and Huntsville, Ala., with completion by February 2031.

About Raytheon

Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and space.

About RTX

With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com

 

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