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Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced new AI capabilities for civil site design with the launch of its OpenSite+ platform. This tool is set to transform site design processes, automating repetitive tasks such as drawing production and layout optimisation, allowing engineers to focus on higher-value activities. The announcement, made at Bentley’s annual Year in Infrastructure 2024 conference, marks a significant step forward for the application of generative artificial intelligence in infrastructure design. Building on Bentley’s experience with AI-powered digital twins in asset maintenance, OpenSite+ is designed to enhance the early stages of site development, delivering productivity…

Proteine Resources, an innovative Polish biotech company, has successfully raised €1.36 million in funding from SMOK Ventures and Bitspiration Booster VC. This latest round of investment brings the company’s total funding to €1.8 million as it seeks to revolutionise the animal nutrition market through the sustainable production of insect protein. The firm has set an ambitious target of achieving €62 million in annual revenue from insect protein sales by 2030. With a scalable production technology already developed, Proteine Resources is set to launch construction of its first factory in 2025, strategically located near sources of insect feed. This initiative comes…

InFlux Technologies, a global leader in decentralized technology, has launched FluxONE, an innovative AI image generation platform that leverages its FLUX.1 technology, a cutting-edge text-to-image model developed by Black Forest Labs. This new offering aims to empower creators worldwide by providing advanced tools for image synthesis. Daz Williams, Chief AI Officer at InFlux Technologies, expressed pride in the launch, stating, “We’re proud to bring the most advanced image technology powered by AI to creators worldwide through FluxONE. Our platform democratizes access to cutting-edge AI image generation, enabling artists, designers, and innovators to bring their visions to life with unprecedented speed…

The world’s largest volleyball tournament has officially begun in Bhubaneswar, India, at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), with over 5,000 athletes participating. The event, inaugurated on 4th October 2024 by the President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), Dr Ary S Graça, has entered the Guinness World Records for the largest volleyball competition ever held. The KISS Volleyball Festival, organised in partnership with KIIT University, KISS, and FIVB, represents a milestone in the global volleyball community. The tournament has brought together players from across India, along with thousands of spectators, in a remarkable celebration of sport and unity.…

ExaGrid, a leading provider of Tiered Backup Storage solutions, has reported its most successful third quarter in company history, ending September 30, 2023. The company experienced nearly 20% growth compared to Q3 2022 and has maintained this level of growth year-on-year. This marks ExaGrid’s 11th consecutive quarter of positive Free Cash Flow (FCF), profitability, and EBITDA. During the quarter, ExaGrid gained 130 new customers, including two significant deals each worth seven figures, bringing its total active customer base to over 4,000. These customers, ranging from upper mid-market firms to large enterprises, rely on ExaGrid’s unique Tiered Backup Storage technology to…

EVERSANA, a global provider of commercial services to the life sciences industry, has announced the opening of a new office in Berlin, Germany, further expanding its European presence. This development comes as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in infrastructure to support pharmaceutical clients in one of the world’s largest markets. Germany, the largest pharmaceutical market in Europe and the fourth-largest globally, is a critical hub for drug development and commercialisation. The new office, situated in the Carre am Schnikelplatz building in central Berlin, marks EVERSANA’s latest effort to enhance its global footprint. The Berlin office is intended…

BerGenBio ASA, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, has released preliminary safety data from the Phase 1b segment of its BGBC016 study, focusing on first-line treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) patients. The company, which specialises in developing novel, selective AXL kinase inhibitors, is investigating its drug bemcentinib in combination with standard chemo-immunotherapy (CIT). The Phase 1b part of the study assessed three different escalating doses of bemcentinib in combination with doublet chemotherapy and pembrolizumab, better known as Keytruda®, for the treatment of advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients. The primary objective of this phase was to evaluate the safety profile of…

Remittances—funds sent home by migrant workers—play a crucial role in the economies of low- and middle-income nations (LMICs). Yet, despite the importance of these financial transfers, the high cost of sending money and lack of accessibility remain significant hurdles. Fortunately, there are the likes of Black Banx, digital banking platforms that offer faster, cheaper, and more accessible solutions for millions worldwide. As the world continues to see growth in its remittance flows, Black Banx is leveling the playing field and redefining how remittances can be done and how they cost The Importance of Remittances in Developing Economies Remittances have long…

The Wakefield Annual Charity Christmas Lunch (WACCL) is set to return this December, promising an exciting new venue and an enhanced menu to delight attendees. Organised by Wakefield Children’s Charity in collaboration with Prosper Wakefield District, the festive event aims to raise funds for young people across the Wakefield District, having already generated over £300,000 since its inception in 2011. Scheduled for Thursday, 12th December, the event will take place at Wakefield Trinity RLFC from 11:30 am to 4 pm. Tickets are available for £65 each or £600 for a table of ten, providing a unique opportunity for local businesses…

Warrington town centre has reported a remarkable surge in visitor numbers, with nearly two million people flocking to the area over just eight weeks this summer. This significant increase, recorded during May and June, has been largely attributed to a series of successful events that have drawn crowds and boosted footfall, particularly at Time Square, the town’s premier destination for shopping, dining, and leisure. Among the standout events contributing to this increase were Warrington Mela, Proms in the Square, Warrington Pride, and Krazy Races. Time Square, which opened in 2020 as part of an extensive regeneration initiative, has emerged as…