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Global Leaders to Convene in Riyadh for Internet Governance Forum 2024, Shaping the Future of the Digital World

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 19th edition of the United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has been announced to take place next week.

Running from December 15 to 19, 2024, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, the event will provide a platform for global stakeholders to come together and discuss key issues shaping the future of the internet, from innovation to governance.

IGF Riyadh 2024 is expected to draw over 10,000 participants from 175 countries, featuring more than 1,000 international speakers across 300 specialized sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. Global attendees will include key representatives from Meta (Facebook), The World Bank, ITU, Lenovo, Wipro, Digital Nation and ICANN.

Commenting on the event’s significance, H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said that “IGF Riyadh 2024 offers a global platform to promote international digital cooperation between governments, the private sector, the non-profit sector, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the era of AI.” H.E. Alswaha emphasized that “the Forum provides a unique opportunity to cultivate new ideas that will foster economic growth and prosperity for people worldwide.” He encouraged stakeholders to visit Riyadh for the Forum, where they can help “shape innovative internet governance and support a prosperous and sustainable digital future for the benefit of humanity.”

Held under the overarching theme, “Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future,” IGF Riyadh 2024 offers a platform for the international community to engage in open, multistakeholder dialogue on the future of the internet. The discussions will focus on four key themes central to global digital conversation.

The first theme, “Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in the digital space,” aims to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange on success stories and best practices in reaping the benefits of digital innovation for all, as well as efforts of all stakeholders to tackle the risks arising from this rapid transformation.

The second theme, “Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability,” will explore the multifaceted ways in which digitalization can drive socioeconomic change and development for both present and future generations.

The third theme, “Advancing human empowerment and inclusion in the digital age,” will delve into the innovative solutions, frameworks, and initiatives that foster universal meaningful connectivity and ensure the protection of human rights in the digital realm.

The final theme, “Improving digital governance for the Internet We Want,” is about identifying ways to strengthen and support the open, transparent, inclusive, and bottom-up governance process related to the use and evolution of the internet, working towards the vision of achieving the ‘Internet We Want.’

IGF Riyadh 2024 is organized by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), and the Digital Government Authority (DGA).

For more details and registration information, please visit the official IGF website: https://igfriyadh2024.sa.

About the Internet Governance Forum (IGF):

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an international platform under the United Nations, held annually and hosted by a member state. It unites diverse stakeholders, including government entities, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society, to discuss policies related to internet governance. For more information, please visit: https://www.intgovforum.org/en

About the Digital Government Authority (DGA):

The Digital Government Authority (DGA) is a Saudi government entity established by a Council of Ministers decision on March 9, 2021, corresponding to Rajab 25, 1442 AH. DGA is responsible for all matters related to digital government in the Kingdom, developing and organizing the digital infrastructure of government agencies, improving the efficiency of websites and electronic portals, as well as regulating digital government operations. This is part of its efforts to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. For more information, please visit: https://dga.gov.sa/en

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Innowireless Strengthens Partnership with Autotalks as Strategic Partner for SECTON3 and TEKTON3 Chipsets

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SEONGNAM, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Innowireless, a global leader in wireless communication solutions, is proud to announce its status as the strategic partner for Autotalks’ state-of-the-art SECTON3 and TEKTON3 chipsets, effective this December. This collaboration highlights the shared vision of both companies to advance innovation and accelerate progress in the rapidly expanding Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) market.

As an alpha vendor, Innowireless will provide advanced V2X modules powered by Autotalks’ 3rd-generation chipsets. These cutting-edge chipsets are specifically engineered to meet the growing demands of connected mobility, enabling advanced safety applications (Day 2+) and setting the stage for smarter, safer roads. The close development collaboration with Autotalks, will allow Innowireless to lead the development of next-generation V2X modules for the mass market.

This strategic partnership places Innowireless and Autotalks at the forefront of the V2X ecosystem, delivering transformative solutions that address the evolving needs of automotive, e-bike, and smart road infrastructure manufacturers globally.

“We are honored to be the strategic partner for Autotalks’ SECTON3 and TEKTON3 chipsets,” said Youngsu Kwak, CEO of Innowireless. “This partnership positions us at the forefront of V2X innovation, enabling us to deliver advanced solutions that meet the ever-changing demands of connected and autonomous vehicles.”

Ram Shallom, Autotalks’ VP of Business Development and Marketing APAC, commented, “Innowireless’ expertise in wireless communication and their unwavering commitment to excellence make them the perfect strategic partner. Together, we are poised to redefine the V2X landscape with transformative technology and solutions.”

About Innowireless

Innowireless is a leading provider of wireless communication solutions, offering advanced tools to optimize and validate wireless networks. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and quality, Innowireless empowers manufacturers, network operators, and infrastructure providers with reliable solutions that enhance connectivity and efficiency. The company is also expanding its business into the distribution of semiconductors for automotive applications and the development of V2X communication equipment and testing devices. Furthermore, Innowireless has received an FCC waiver for C-V2X deployment, cementing its role as a key player in the V2X ecosystem.

About Autotalks

Autotalks is a pioneering leader in the V2X chipset market, dedicated to improving road safety and mobility through its automotive-qualified chipsets. Designed to perform in diverse and challenging environments, Autotalks’ technology significantly enhances the coordination of vehicles, self-driving cars, and vulnerable road users.

For more information about Innowireless’ V2X solutions and this partnership, please visit www.innowireless.com or contact marketing@innowireless.com.

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Interos Accelerates AI Innovation with New Product Launches and Strategic Company Momentum Ahead of 2025

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Leading AI-powered supply chain solutions, strengthening partnerships, and leadership on the global stage

ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Interos Inc., a global leader in AI-powered supply chain risk intelligence, continues to redefine market leadership with new product launches, strategic partnerships, and participation in global thought leadership forums at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.

AI-First Products Transforming Supply Chain Risk Management

As part of its commitment to revolutionizing risk management, Interos is introducing two new AI-powered solutions: Risk Trends and Benchmarking. Together, they represent the first industry-wide solution that delivers advanced insights tailored to each enterprise’s unique supply chain. Furthermore, both Trends and Benchmarking are critical platform attributes to build out predictive intelligence.

These products address critical unanswered questions that traditional risk assessments leave behind. Organizations can now compare supplier risk histories, uncover patterns and vulnerabilities, gain context to industry benchmarks and focus on the biggest risks. These product enhancements reflect Interos’ vision to remain at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

“This represents a major advancement in applying AI for unparalleled visibility and control,” said Ted Krantz, CEO at Interos. “By addressing the unique complexity of global supply chains with next generation AI, we will revolutionize supply chain risk management with the industry’s first predictive analytics platform.”

Risk Trends empowers organizations to visualize 12 months of historical risk data across key risk factors like Cyber, ESG, and Catastrophic risks. With interactive trendlines, daily data refreshes, and 90-day deltas, businesses can anticipate potential disruptions, identify patterns, and act with confidenceIndustry Benchmarking enables companies to evaluate their performance against industry standards, ensuring that resources aren’t misallocated, saving time, resources, and allows organizations to focus on the biggest risks firstAI-Driven Insights: Both Trendlines and Benchmarking are underpinned by Interos’ robust AI infrastructure, which incorporates financial model upgrades and Industry Categories that enhance predictive analytics capabilities. Interos’ award-winning risk intelligence platform continuously monitors 230+ million global entities across 11+ billion relationships in the industry’s largest knowledge graph

Expanding Strategic Partnerships: SAP Ariba Integration

In its commitment to arming organizations with risk intelligence to navigate macroeconomic volatility, Interos deepens its partnership with SAP Ariba, a leading provider of cloud-based procurement solutions. By integrating Interos’ AI-first risk intelligence into SAP Ariba’s procurement workflows, SAP Ariba customers can now access broader supply chain visibility, real-time data and risk-monitoring, and risk-integrated workflows to make better sourcing, onboarding, purchasing, and supplier management decisions.

“With the integration of Interos’ risk intelligence into SAP Ariba Supplier Risk, customers can get even deeper in the risk of the supplier and supply chain, significantly enhancing the capability to navigate risks in real-time across multiple dimensions. This partnership delivers a strategic advantage for our customers, empowering them to make confident, risk-aware decisions throughout the source-to-pay lifecycle,” said Matthew Montgomery, Senior Director – Product Marketing, SAP Intelligent Spend & Business Network.

Thought Leadership on the World Stage

Interos CEO Ted Krantz has been invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2025 to work with the foremost policymakers, CEOs and innovators. This invitation highlights the need for market leaders to come together in shaping global conversations around AI, innovation, and supply chain resilience.

“We’re honored to join the world’s leading innovators at Davos,” continued Krantz. “This is a powerful opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about leveraging technology to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This year, supply chains and AI take center stage, and so do we.”

About Interos

Interos is the AI risk intelligence company – building the most trusted and transparent supply chains in the world. Our pioneering discovery and monitoring intelligence spans the lifecycle of supply chain risk, enabling faster and more informed threat mitigation. As the world’s first, and only, automated supplier intelligence platform, we continuously map and monitor extended supply chains at speed and scale to protect organizations from regulatory fines, unethical labor, cyber-attacks, and other systemic vulnerabilities. Interos serves a variety of commercial, government, and public sector customers around the world including a host of Global Fortune 500 companies and from within the members of the Five Eyes nations. For more information, visit www.interos.ai.

Media Contact: Lexi Sydow lsydow@interos.ai

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Zimmer Biomet Announces Quarterly Dividend for Fourth Quarter of 2024

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WARSAW, Ind., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2024. The cash dividend of $0.24 per share is payable on or about January 31, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 30, 2024.

About Zimmer Biomet 

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. 

With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation.

For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/zimmerbiomet or X / Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.

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