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Internationally Renowned High Tech, Quantitative Marketing and Digital Economy Expert Anindya Ghose Affiliates with Compass Lexecon

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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced that Professor Anindya Ghose, the Heinz Riehl Chair Professor of Business at New York University’s Stern School of Business, has affiliated with its Compass Lexecon subsidiary. He will be based in New York.
Professor Ghose is an internationally renowned expert in emerging issues in high tech, quantitative marketing and the digital economy. He has pioneered work on economic issues and consumer behavior related to digital platforms, artificial intelligence, the Internet economy, digital marketing, big data, the Internet-of-things (“IOT”), social media, data science and analytics. His research focuses on quantifying the welfare impact of the Internet and mobile technologies on industries and markets transformed by its shared infrastructure. The domains he studies include internet platforms, digital advertising, search engine marketing, online reviews, reputation and rating systems, wearable technologies, digital health, electronic commerce, mobile advertising and e-commerce marketplaces.“We are very pleased to partner with Professor Ghose,” said Daniel Fischel, Chairman and President of Compass Lexecon. “He is truly one of the world’s leading and most influential experts in high tech, quantitative marketing and the digital economy and will add tremendous value to our ability to serve clients in these ever-evolving areas.”Professor Ghose has consulted for many global internet, technology, telecommunications, financial services, consumer packaged goods and media firms. He has provided expert testimony in multiple cases involving intellectual property, antitrust and competition, copyright infringement and merger appraisal cases. Highlights of his testimony include the Verizon–AOL merger appraisal case, the 1-800-Contacts antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission and the Copyright Royalty Board’s rate setting proceedings for interactive music streaming. Professor Ghose has been retained as an expert witness by Apple, Alibaba, Google, Snapchat, Verizon and Facebook, among many others.“Compass Lexecon is a terrific place for me to continue to grow and build my practice in my areas of expertise,” said Professor Ghose. “I am thrilled to affiliate with Compass Lexecon, and greatly look forward to working with the firm’s incredible team of experts.”Professor Ghose sits on the advisory boards of several startups in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He is the author of TAP: Unlocking the Mobile Economy (MIT Press), a double winner in the 2018 Axiom Business Book Awards. In addition, Professor Ghose has published more than one hundred articles and received 16 best paper awards and nominations, including the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award and faculty research awards from Google, Microsoft and Adobe.In 2014, Poets & Quants recognized Professor Ghose as one of the “40 Top B-School Profs Under 40 in the World,” and Analytics Week listed him among the “Top 200 Thought Leaders in Big Data and Business Analytics.” He is the youngest recipient of the INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow Award, which honors individuals who have made outstanding intellectual contributions to the information systems discipline. In 2017, Thinkers50 named Professor Ghose one of the global management thinkers most likely to shape the future of organizational management, and in 2019, he was named to the Web of Science Group’s list of the most influential and highly cited researchers of the past decade.Professor Ghose teaches courses on social media, digital marketing and data analytics at the M.B.A., E.M.B.A., M.S.B.A. and executive education levels in the United States, Asia and Europe. He is also a visiting associate professor at the Wharton School in the University of Pennsylvania.About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 5,500 employees located in 27 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $2.35 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2019. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Netcompany secures high-profile digital transformation contract with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

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Netcompany wins one of four new build contracts for HMRC. The European IT services company will focus on modernising core digital customer services for HMRC’s Customer Services Group. The contract term is three years with options for two, one-year extensions. The estimated contract spend is £120–£135m over the course of the 5-year term. 
LONDON, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Netcompany has won a significant new build contract for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). It will provide digital transformation services to HMRC’s Customer Services Group (CSG), including the Customer Compliance Group (CCG). Netcompany was selected following a competitive procurement process. 

“We are proud and honoured to be selected to bring our expertise and knowledge to bear in helping enable HMRC’s digitalisation journey,” says André Rogaczewski, CEO, Netcompany. “Improving citizen experience through responsible digitalisation of public services is a core part of our DNA. Through this partnership, Netcompany looks forward to working with HMRC to help realise their digital transformation aspirations, resulting in both better customer services and value to the taxpayer.” 
The contract Netcompany has been awarded to deliver aims to simplify access and management of citizens’ tax affairs, through one personalised digital account. The contract was won through the first phase of competitions run under Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) framework, Lot 2a – Large Scale Digital, Integration and Development Services.
About Netcompany
Founded in Denmark in 2000, Netcompany is a fast-growing, multinational company, working across 10 countries, with a team of more than 7,700 skilled professionals, who drive sustainable digitisation, consistently improving outcomes for our customers and citizens. Netcompany provides mission-critical IT solutions for societal and business needs, aiding our clients in their digital evolution towards a more efficient and sustainable future. Netcompany UK has extensive experience of working across the public sector, including NHS England, Ministry of Defence, Home Office, HMRC, Department for Education, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, as well as extensive private sector experience.
About Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
To find out more about CCS, visit: www.crowncommercial.gov.ukFollow us on Twitter: @gov_procurementLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/2827044 
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Bulletin from the extraordinary general meeting in SciBase Holding AB (publ)

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STOCKHOLM, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, an extraordinary general meeting has been held in SciBase Holding AB (publ) (“SciBase” or the “Company”). The general meeting resolved in accordance with the proposals presented in the notice to attend the meeting (which is available on the Company’s website (www.scibase.com)).

Amendment of the articles of association
The general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors’ three proposals, to amend §§ 4-5 of the articles of association, entailing:
that the articles of association shall be amended so that the share capital shall be not less than SEK 10,065,000 and not more than SEK 40,260,000 and that the number of shares shall be not less than 201,300,000 and not more than 805,200,000,that the articles of association shall be amended so that the share capital shall be not less than SEK 10,780,000 and not more than SEK 43,120,000 and that the number of shares shall be not less than 215,600,000 and not more than 862,400,000, andthat the articles of association shall be amended so that the share capital shall be not less than SEK 11,500,000 and not more than SEK 46,000,000 and that the number of shares shall be not less than 230,000,000 and not more than 920,000,000.The general meeting further resolved, in a accordance with the board of directors’ proposal,  to authorize the board of directors to register with the Swedish Companies Registration Office the above resolution to amend the Articles of Association, the limits of which for the minimum and maximum number of shares in the Company are consistent with the total number of shares in the Company after the rights issue announced on 5 April 2024 and the directed issues of units that the board of directors resolved upon on 5 April 2024 (that were conditional upon the subsequent approval of the general meeting).
Directed issues
The general meeting resolved, in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal, to approve the resolution made by the board of directors on 5 April 2024, on a new issue of a maximum of 74,136,510 units to Ribbskottet AB, Per Olof Ejendal AB, Kåre Gilstring, Robert Molander, MLJK Konsult AB, Klintemar Konsult AB, Jesper Hoiland, Fredrik Mattsson, Stefan Hansson, Theodor Invest AB, Ulti AB, Van Herk Investments B.V., Morningside Group AB, Viktor Drvota and Eric Terhaerdt. The subscription price for each unit is SEK 0.42, corresponding to a subscription price of SEK 0.42 per share. Warrants of series TO 2 are issued free of charge. The issue results in an increase in the number of shares in the Company of a maximum of 74,136,510 shares, entailing a maximum increase of the share capital of SEK 3,706,825.50, and a new issue of a maximum of 370,682,550 warrants of series TO 2 entitling to subscription of 370,682,550 shares in the Company, whereby the share capital may increase by an additional maximum of SEK 18,534,127.50 if all issued warrants of series TO 2 are exercised. In total, the share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK 22,240,953.00.
The general meeting further resolved in accordance with the board of directors’ proposal to approve the resolution made by the board of directors on 5 April 2024, on a new issue of a maximum of 3,755,259 units to Matt Leavitt. The subscription price for each unit is SEK 0.42, corresponding to a subscription price of SEK 0.42 per share. Warrants of series TO 2 are issued free of charge. The issue results in an increase in the number of shares in the Company of a maximum of 3 755 259 shares, entailing a maximum increase of the share capital of SEK 187,762.95, and a new issue of a maximum of 18,776,295 warrants of series TO 2 entitling to subscription of 18,776,295 shares in the Company, whereby the share capital may increase by an additional maximum of SEK 938,814.75 if all issued warrants of series TO 2 are exercised. In total, the share capital may increase by a maximum of SEK 1,126,577.70.
For additional information, please contact:Pia Renaudin, VD, tel. +46732069802, e-mail: [email protected] Advisor (CA):Vator SecuritiesTel: +46 8 580 065 99Email: [email protected]
About SciBase:
SciBase is a global medical technology company, specializing in early detection and prevention in dermatology. SciBase develops and commercializes Nevisense, a unique point-of-care platform that combines AI (artificial intelligence) and advanced EIS technology to elevate diagnostic accuracy, ensuring proactive skin health management.
Our commitment is to minimize patient suffering, allowing clinicians to improve and save lives through timely detection and intervention and reduce healthcare costs.
Built on more than 20 years of research at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, SciBase is a leader in dermatological advancements.
The Company has been on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market exchange since June 2, 2015. Learn more at www.scibase.com. All press releases and financial reports can be found here: http://investors.scibase.se/en/pressreleases
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Experience Abu Dhabi Weixin Mini-Program: Your Gateway to Unforgettable Moments in Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Prepare for a memorable journey with the new Experience Abu Dhabi Weixin mini-program, brought to you by Experience Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Tencent Cloud.

Weixin is commonly known as ‘WeChat’ outside of China serves over a billion of monthly active users in the Chinese mainland. Tailored for Chinese visitors, the Weixin mini-program is packed with compelling features that range from interactive maps to itinerary planners – everything they would need to plan their Abu Dhabi experience at their fingertips.
The program not only provides Chinese visitors with first-hand official travel information but also specifically addresses their digital travel needs, offering map guidance and Chinese audio commentary services during the travel process.
The program also introduces ‘Khalifa’, a welcoming Emirati character who serves as Abu Dhabi’s first digital ambassador for culture and tourism. Khalifa isn’t just a tour guide, he’s your virtual companion, ready to engage in conversation and answer all visitor questions about Abu Dhabi!
Whether you’re looking for thrilling attractions, world-class restaurants or inspiring activities, Khalifa will provide personalised recommendations and insider tips to enhance your experience.
About Tencent Cloud
Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi:
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors and its creative industries, fuelling economic progress and helping to achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions.
By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.
For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dct.gov.ae and visitabudhabi.ae 

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