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VERSES Enables Autonomous Drone Crowd Safety Monitoring Missions in Zaragoza, Spain

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES Technologies Inc. (NEO:VERS) (OTCQX:VRSSF) (“VERSES” or the “Company”), a contextual computing platform provider specializing in the next generation of artificial intelligence solutions, today announced the successful completion of its first-of-a-kind Autonomous Drone or Urban Air Mobility (UAM) test in Zaragoza, Spain.

As part of Flying Forward 2020, a European Commission-funded special research and innovation project developing Urban Air Mobility infrastructure, and in collaboration with the Zaragoza City Council and first responder teams, VERSES successfully deployed multiple autonomous drones to provide real-time aerial views in order to monitor the safety of hundreds of thousands of visitors participating in the cultural procession that runs through the streets of Zaragoza during the festival of La Virgen del Pilar. Utilizing VERSES’ real time mobility portal, powered by the company’s AI operating system, COSM, local authorities were able to remotely monitor the entire celebration at the Plaza del Pilar Square and surrounding neighborhoods.

Working with the Zaragoza City Council and its own legal advisors, VERSES’ COSM operating system employs artificial intelligence and digital twins to govern the behavior of the autonomous drones to ensure strict compliance with the air traffic regulation and data privacy laws. The COSM-enabled autonomous drones used in this UAM mission provided continuous, real-time monitoring of the flow of traffic, safety and security assessments and the ability to proactively identify unusual or atypical occurrences, reducing the need for extra monitoring teams on the ground and air. In addition, the COSM AI-platform ensured the governance of the autonomous drone flights were in compliance with all local laws, data management policies and security regulations, a first of its kind real-world demonstration of the goals set out by the European Commission to enable automated compliance of AI powered drones within the European Union.

“This was an exciting project for VERSES, and we appreciate the collaboration from the city of Zaragoza as we developed and delivered an urban air mobility plan for the Pilar Festival,” said Gabriel René, Founder and CEO of VERSES. “This autonomous drone work is another example of our COSM operating system in action. From the spatial mapping of an entire city to the creation of flight plans and the governance of drones via geospatial contracts in real time – this is all possible because of the adaptive intelligence capabilities that are unique to our COSM platform.”

VERSES expects to continue to work with autonomous drone flights operating Beyond the Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) through Flying Forward 2020, a collaborative research project comprised of 12 global multidisciplinary partners focused on developing a new Urban Air Mobility ecosystem within the geospatial data infrastructure of cities throughout the European Union.

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“The collaboration with VERSES and Flying Forward 2020 made it possible for autonomous drones to operate safely over the crowds, collect images of key areas of the festival and provide essential data to our first responder teams on the ground,” said Miguel Ángel Ania, Head of Innovation for the city of Zaragoza. “This information not only provided a real-time view of the city, but will help with future event planning– from the creation of evacuation routes for emergencies to the prevention of crowd surges in public spaces.”

About VERSES
VERSES is a next-generation AI company providing foundational technology for the contextual computing era. Modeled after natural systems and the design principles of the human brain and the human experience, VERSES’ flagship offering, COSM™, is an AI Operating System for enhancing any application with adaptive intelligence. Built on open standards, COSM transforms disparate data into a universal context that fosters trustworthy collaboration between humans, machines, and AI, across digital and physical domains. Verses currently operates in the mobility and transport sectors as well as in supply chain, manufacturing and smart cities. Imagine a smarter world that elevates human potential through innovations inspired by nature. Learn more at VERSES, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Flying Forward 2020
Flying Forward 2020 (FF2020) is a three-year research and innovation project funded by the European Union, under grant agreement number 101006828. The project focuses on creating a state of the art Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem for autonomous drone missions. It includes a governance model and framework, a regulatory framework, a geospatial digital infrastructure, a Digital Toolbox, an Identity of Things (IDoT) scheme, and several interoperability frameworks. The solutions developed during the project will be tested in five living labs across Europe: Eindhoven, Milan, Zaragoza, Tartu and Oulu. For more information, visit www.ff2020.eu.

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Nomination Committee for the ASSA ABLOY 2025 Annual General Meeting

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The following representatives of ASSA ABLOY AB’s shareholders will be members of the Nomination Committee for the 2025 Annual General Meeting:

– Johan Menckel, Investment AB Latour, Chairman of the Nomination Committee
– Mikael Ekdahl, Melker Schörling AB
– Marianne Nilsson, Swedbank Robur Fonder
– Yvonne Sörberg, Handelsbanken Fonder
– Carina Silberg, Alecta
The Chairman of the Board, Johan Hjertonsson, has been co-opted to the Nomination Committee.
The Nomination Committee shall prepare proposals for the Annual General Meeting in 2025 regarding the election of Chairman of the General Meeting, members of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board, auditor, fees for the members of the Board including division between the Chairman, the Vice Chairman and the other Board members as well as fees for committee work, fees to the company’s auditor and, if necessary, changes to the instructions for the Nomination Committee.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on 23 April 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee should send an email to [email protected].
For more information, please contact:Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82Erik Pieder, CFO and Executive Vice President, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 72 Björn Tibell, Head of Investor Relations, tel. no: +46 70 275 67 68
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The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 61,000 employees and sales of SEK 141 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. 
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AI in Social Media Market worth $10.33 billion by 2029- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The AI in Social Media Market is projected to grow from USD 2.20 billion in 2024 to USD 10.33 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.2% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The market is expected to grow due to the rise in the need for more personalized user experiences, optimized advertising, and automated customer service.

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Product type, Use case, End user, and Region
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America
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Major vendors in the global AI in Social Media Market are Google (US), Meta (US), IBM (US), Sprout Social (US), Sprinklr (US), AWS (US), LivePerson (US), HubSpot (US), Microsoft (US), Adobe (US), Baidu (China), OpenAI (US), Hootsuite (US), Qualtrics (US), Brandwatch (UK), Converseon (US), Meltwater (US), Quid (US), Digimind (France), CreatorIQ (US), Aspire.io (US), Lately.AI (US), SocialPilot (US), Copy.ai (US), Flick (UK), Dash Hudson (US), Jasper (US), Upfluence (US), Ocoya (Lithuania), Upgrow (US), StoryChief (Belgium), Genius.AI (UAE), ContentStudio (US), Emplifi (US), Lumen5 (US), Buffer (US), Narrato (India), Mentionlytics (UK), Kapwing (US), Predis.AI (India), Pictory (US), Midjourney (US), and Synthesia (UK).
The major factors driving the market growth of AI in Social Media Market include the introduction of AI-powered deepfake detection in social media to identify and flag altered content. Social platforms are increasingly relying on advanced AI algorithms to detect and flag manipulated videos, images, and audio, addressing growing concerns about misinformation, fraud, and digital deception. Growth in Gen AI-based content creation tools enables brands to create captivating and unique content. These tools empower brands to effortlessly create captivating, unique content at scale, allowing personalized engagement with audiences. The rising demand for highly personalized content and recommendations tailored to user preferences and behavior are shaping the social media market. This personalization boosts user satisfaction, fosters stronger engagement, and increases time spent on platforms, benefiting users and advertisers. Improved collaboration between influencers and brands is boosting the effectiveness of influencer marketing campaigns with AI. AI tools help brands and influencers to better understand the audiences by analyzing data like preferences, behaviors, and trends. This helps both brands and influencers grow their reach and engagement which makes influencer marketing campaigns successful.
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Advent of Gen AI-based content creation tools enables brands to create captivating and unique content.
The rise of gen AI-based content creation tools has transformed social media by empowering brands to create unique content. These tools are powered by advanced language models, enable automated text generation, images, and videos that cover target audiences, and maintain a dynamic presence on platforms. The utilization of gen AI across sectors such as entertainment, healthcare, and marketing agencies is transforming content creation and customer engagement. Gen AI also simplifies content production workflow, reducing time and cost related to traditional content creation methods.  Global tech giants are investing heavily in AI technologies to improve user experience, enhance advertising effectiveness, and gain competitive advantages in the AI in social media market.
By Product type, the influencer marketing segment registers for the fastest growing market during the forecast period.
By automating and optimizing influencer marketing, AI social media tools enable brands to make data-driven decisions, reach relevant audiences, and ensure their campaigns are more effective and cost-efficient. AI-based social media tools in influencer marketing assist brands in detecting fraudulent influencers, which can improve the ROI, increase sales, and improve the brand’s reputation. For instance, AI content tools like Lumen5, Canva, Jasper, and Midjourney are major tools for improving influencer marketing strategies by crafting high-quality content.
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By region, Asia Pacific to register the highest CAGR market during the forecast period.
 Asia Pacific is a rapidly growing region for AI in social media, compelled by high mobile and internet penetration rates and a young, tech-savvy population. Countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are leading the adoption, with social media platforms being central to the region’s social media ecosystem. With the vast amount of content generated in diverse languages, AI in social media is used for content moderation, language translation, and understanding user-generated content, specifically across China and India.
Top Key Companies in AI in Social Media Market:
Some major players in the AI in Social Media Market include Google (US), Meta (US), IBM (US), Sprout Social (US), Sprinklr (US), AWS (US), LivePerson (US), HubSpot (US), Microsoft (US), Adobe (US), Baidu (China), OpenAI (US), Hootsuite (US), Qualtrics (US), Brandwatch (UK), Converseon (US), Meltwater (US), Quid (US), Digimind (France), CreatorIQ (US), Aspire.io (US), Lately.AI (US), SocialPilot (US), Copy.ai (US), Flick (UK), Dash Hudson (US), Jasper (US), Upfluence (US), Ocoya (Lithuania), Upgrow (US), StoryChief (Belgium), Genius.AI (UAE), ContentStudio (US), Emplifi (US), Lumen5 (US), Buffer (US), Narrato (India), Mentionlytics (UK), Kapwing (US), Predis.AI (India), Pictory (US), Midjourney (US), and Synthesia (UK).
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NTT DATA signs agreement to acquire Aoop and will become a leader in ServiceNow solutions in Latin America

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BIELEFELD, Germany and SÃO PAULO, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NTT DATA Business Solutions AG, a global unit of NTT DATA, announces that the agreement for the acquisition of Aoop, a leading ServiceNow implementation company in Brazil, has been signed. The terms of the acquisition have been finalized between the companies and will be completed following approval from the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE). Founded in 2017, Aoop supports customers across various industries and is a specialist in the acceleration of automated digital strategies. With Aoop, NTT DATA will expand its operations in the Latin American ServiceNow solutions market, complementing a recent acquisition in the UK focused on strengthening this offering in Europe and the United States.

“With the acquisition of Aoop, we significantly increase our competitive strength in Brazil by offering both SAP and ServiceNow solutions, positioning us alongside market leaders,” says Norbert Rotter, CEO, NTT DATA Business Solutions. “This move will not only secure us a leading position in the fast-growing ServiceNow ecosystem but will also integrates a company with a strong market presence and solid financials to NTT DATA. It will be a significant step in driving our strategic objectives, strengthening our partnership with ServiceNow and our commitment to establishing a Center of Excellence in the region.”
Ricardo Fachin, Managing Director of NTT DATA Business Solutions Brazil adds: “The acquisition of Aoop will solidify our leading position in the Brazilian market. It will enhance synergies with our other Latin American and U.S. operations, accelerating our regional growth. As part of ServiceNow’s global strategy, Brazil will become a significant shoring center for the group. Aoop’s comprehensive portfolio, covering all ServiceNow verticals, will benefit all NTT DATA customers.”
With a strategy focused on driving the future of organizations and providing full lifecycle services, Aoop has completed around 2,500 digital transformation projects and has over 300 professionals certified on ServiceNow solutions. This expertise has led the company to become a ServiceNow Elite Partner in record time. The continuous commitment to excellence and the delivery of innovative solutions have established Aoop as a market reference, integrating intelligent efficiency throughout the entire production chain.
“Aoop leads the ServiceNow market in Brazil. Our integration with NTT DATA Business Solutions will allow us to further expand our solution offerings to existing customers, access new opportunities for joint solutions with SAP customers and accelerate our international expansion,” says Luiz Cesar Baptistella, CEO and founder of Aoop.
The acquisition of Aoop will add 120 customers to the portfolio of NTT DATA Business Solutions, which has been operating in Brazil for 25 years. Aoop will become a subsidiary of NTT DATA Business Solutions – Servicos de Tecnologia Ltda. in Brazil and will operate as an independent company after the acquisition, using the brand name “Aoop, an NTT DATA Company”.
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NTT DATA Business Solutions is part of NTT DATA, a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services headquartered in Tokyo. As One NTT DATA we serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping customers innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group.
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