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Nasstar Acquires Colibri Digital to Enhance its Cloud-Enabled Data Engineering Capabilities

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Nasstar (“the Company”), a leading UK Cloud and Communication services provider, today announces the acquisition of Colibri Digital (“Colibri”), a high-growth Enterprise Cloud Solutions specialist.

Founded in 2013, Colibri provides cloud consultancy services with deep expertise in big data, data science, and AI-driven data analytics. As an AWS and Azure partner, Colibri is one of the few providers in this area that can support both enterprise and large public sector organisations.

The acquisition expands Nasstar’s data engineering capabilities, which will be led by James Cross, Colibri’s founder and CEO, and further cements Nasstar’s position as a strategic partner to enterprise firms driving a digital transformation agenda. This high-growth business unit advises clients on data modernisation, data architecture, data platforms and data applications.

“The appetite for digital transformation is accelerating. To capture the opportunity, we plan to grow our existing digital application and data offerings and augment our technology capabilities through big data interpretation and organisation,” said Nasstar’s CEO, Paul Cosgrave. “Since its founding, Nasstar has been on a journey to address B2B clients’ increasing needs for pure cloud services and connectivity. By bringing together the best of next generation application development, data and AI consulting services, we will continue to provide a leading end-to-end service, with tailored support for our clients whom we are supporting to achieve their digital transformation objectives. I am excited about how Colibri expands Nasstar’s data engineering services proposition, allowing us to continue to scale fast-growing digital services alongside traditional managed services. I look forward to working with James and his team to accelerate innovation and drive even greater value for our clients”.

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“At Colibri, we are passionate about leveraging the power of the cloud to unlock incremental value in our clients’ collection of data sets. By working with our clients to navigate a rapidly changing emerging technologies’ landscape, we enable them to better understand their data, while enhancing their business intelligence capabilities and operating efficiencies.” said James Cross. “Colibri has delivered exceptional growth since we were founded, with an expanding set of high-profile clients and 130% YoY top-line growth in FY22. By joining Nasstar, we hope to further accelerate our growth trajectory in data engineering services and provide great value to Nasstar’s enterprise client base, leveraging the latest technologies to unlock Digital Transformation objectives. I’m delighted to be joining Paul and the entire Nasstar team”.

Nasstar is seeing strong success in its ongoing efforts to accelerate and optimise technology outcomes for its clients via pure cloud applications and zero infrastructure platforms, portfolio innovation and tactical acquisitions. Colibri builds on Nasstar’s track record of impactful and strategic acquisitions including, Modality Systems (2019), Nasstar PLC (2020), and KCOM ICT Services, the latter of which included Smart421 (2021). Nasstar’s successful integration of all prior acquisitions onto its integrated systems and continued strong performance is demonstrated through the Company’s FY22 results which delivered record revenues of >£200m, representing +30% year-on-year growth.

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World Top-Performing Incubator Conference 2024 Held in Lingang Shanghai, China

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 1 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World Top-Performing Incubator Conference 2024 (WTIF 2024), one of the series activities of Pujiang Innovation Forum, themed “Boundless Innovation, Collaborative Synergy”, was held in Lin-gang Special Area, Shanghai from September 26th to 28th, 2024.

During the opening ceremony, Zhao Chaofan, Director General, the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Wang Dehua, Director of Incubation System Construction Division of Torch High Technology Industry Development Center Ministry of Science and Technology, Zhai Jinguo, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, and Peng Shiquan, Deputy Director of Lin-gang Special Area Management Committee attended and delivered welcome speeches. Li Youping, Deputy Director of the Torch Technology Industry Development Center, MIIT, Chen Xin, Vice President of Shanghai Association for Science and Technology, Sun Meng, Vice President of Shanghai Lingang Economic Development, and Huang Lihong, Director of Shanghai Technology Innovation Center, collectively launched WTIF 2024.
DMZ, The Drivery GmbH, London & Partners, UtrechtInc Startup Incubator, ITU Çekirdek Incubation Center,Startups House, 22 On Sloane, Caohejing Humanoid Robots Innovation Incubator, G60 Satellite Internet Incubator, Lingang Pujiang Entrepreneurship and Innovation Park, Lingang Medical Device Innovation Center and HCH Ventures officially joined “International Innovation Synergy and Incubation Alliance”.
Joint incubation contracts have been signed by several top-tier incubators: Startups House and Step Innovation, Peking University International S&T Innovation Center at Lingang and Lingang Science and Technology Investment, ITU Çekirdek Incubation Center and Shanghai Lingang United Development, 22 on Sloane and Lingang Pujiang Entrepreneurship and Innovation Park, USP Innovation Agency and Shanghai Pudong Software Park Incubator. Several letters of intent for project implementation have been signed, covering Nine Dimension Turing Technology and Caohejing Hi-Tech Park, Beijing Haibaichuan Technology and Shanghai Lingang United Development, and Paragraf Ltd and Shanghai Lingang Economic Development Group Technology Investment.
During the keynote speech, Dr. Frederico Lourenco, Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Operations, Flagship Pioneering, and Prof. Kwang-Geun (James) Lee, Chairman of Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI) delivered thematic sharing. Mi Lei, Founding Partner of CASSTAR, had in-depth dialogue with Tian Mochen, Founder and CEO of Kiwimoore. Profound dialogues were also created between Dr Tony Raven, Former Chief Executive, Cambridge Enterprise, and Dr Simon Thomas FREng, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering,CEO and Co-Founder, Paragraf Ltd.
In the roundtable discussion on Innovation Models and Cooperation Opportunities for Global Incubation, UBI Global, DMZ, Startups House, Lingang SYNLINX Life Science Professional Incubator, The Drivery GmbH and Xnode discussed on innovation models for global technology incubation.
The Conference was guided by the Torch High Technology Industry Development Center Ministry of Science and Technology, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality and Technology Committee, Lin-gang Special Area Administration of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and Shanghai Association for Science and Technology, organized by Shanghai Lingang Economic Development and Shanghai Technology Innovation Center, and co-organized by Shanghai Lingang Economic Development Group Technology Investment, Shanghai Technology Business Incubator Association and Step Innovation.
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MiTAC Computing Technology Achieves Brand Consolidation, Expands Server Business

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TAOYUAN, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (hereinafter referred to as MiTAC; stock symbol: 3706), has announced that the server brand TYAN® will be integrated with the MiTAC brand. Starting from October 1, 2024, all products will be branded under MiTAC, with the release of a new logo and updated official website. MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation website: http://www.mitaccomputing.com/

MiTAC entered the server ODM industry in 1999 as one of Taiwan’s pioneers in the server market. In 2007, it expanded its presence by acquiring Tyan Computer, building a reputation for designing high-performance motherboards and barebone systems targeting the high-end server market. Following the spinoff of MiTAC’s cloud computing business in 2014, MiTAC Computing Technology was established as a subsidiary of Mitac Holdings under the MiTAC-Synnex Group.
With over two decades of experience in server research, development, manufacturing, and sales, MiTAC Computing Technology has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation by leveraging top talent and operational efficiency. Committed to earning customer trust and fostering mutual success, MiTAC designs and manufactures high-quality server products for OEMs and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). Through its leading server brand of TYAN, MiTAC has garnered significant industry appreciations for its extensive expertise and success. Additionally, since July 2023, MiTAC Computing Technology has taken on Intel’s Datacenter Solutions Group (DSG) server business, further expanding its influence in the server market under the MiTAC brand.
Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing Technology, explained that although MiTAC and TYAN serve distinct market segments, their integration under a single brand will streamline distribution strategies, create brand management synergies, and strengthen MiTAC’s overall market presence.
The brand integration process is fully completed by October 1, 2024, consolidating all products under the MiTAC brand. As the demand for generative AI continues to grow, MiTAC Computing Technology is committed to advancing its AI server product line by leveraging its R&D strengths. “Our commitment to delivering superior solutions and service to our customers remains unwavering,” said Rick Hwang. “By unifying our brand, we aim to enhance the value of MiTAC’s offerings, providing a seamless and consistent customer experience across all customers.”
About MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation
MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corp. (TSE:3706), specializes in cloud, AI/HPC and edge computing solutions and has over 30 years of design and manufacturing expertise. With a strong focus on large-scale data centers, MiTAC offers flexible and customized solutions for various systems and applications. Our product lineup includes TYAN servers, ORAN servers, high-performance AI servers, and other data center products.
Originally, MiTAC operated the server channel business under the TYAN brand and began selling Intel DSG server products under the MiTAC brand in July 2023. As of October 2024, we have integrated the TYAN and MiTAC brands to streamline our operations and enhance brand management. MiTAC now serves as the sole brand name for all our products.
MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation website:http://www.mitaccomputing.com/
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Aero Design Labs receives U.S. and EASA approval for updated Boeing 737-800 drag reduction kit

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced it has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its enhanced Boeing 737-800 drag reduction kit 2.0.

“We are delighted to introduce our next generation of the drag reduction kit, which we are referring to as ‘ADL Kit 2.0′,” said Jeff Martin, ADL President and CEO. “The ADL team has once again demonstrated its expertise and commitment to aviation carbon reduction through its continued improvement process. ADL’s next generation Kit 2.0 is an evolution from our original designs, meeting the stringent requirements based on valuable feedback from our launch partners. With our new EASA approval, we can now offer our carbon reduction kits to new EU airline customers.”
The ADL Kit 2.0 captures new benefits, and significantly reduces the installation time, delivering reduced out-of-service time for the conversion while generating meaningful fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions across the popular Boeing 737-800 variant. Based on feedback from airline partners, it is anticipated that a kit can be installed overnight, minimizing critical out-of-service time for the airlines.
“Having served as an airline operational executive, I understand the need for airlines to reduce their carbon footprint, save fuel and minimize aircraft out-of-service time for the modification,” said David Campbell, ADL Chief Operating Officer. “ADL Kit 2.0 offers better economics and a shorter payback period, assisting airlines with fuel savings and carbon reduction including their IATA CORSIA carbon reduction pledges.”
“On behalf of the team at ADL, we thank ALOFT AeroArchitects, NORDAM, AAR Corp, and the many airline partners who have assisted us on this journey”, concluded Jeff Martin. “Their feedback and contributions to our engineering efforts and joint commitments to reducing aviation carbon emissions are invaluable.”
About Aero Design Labs L.L.C.
Founded in 2015, Aero Design Labs (ADL) leads the way in the research, development and installation of drag reduction systems for airline fleets globally. ADL modifications to airlines’ existing fleets can result in fuel savings, extend fleet longevity and the potential for billions of pounds of CO2 to be prevented from entering the atmosphere. 
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Sales inquiries: David Campbell [email protected]
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