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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Digital accounting and computer vision: how Moscow is developing information services in the financial sector

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital has been developing information technologies in the field of public finance for more than 12 years. This was stated Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Finance, at the panel discussion “The Digital Future of the Budget: Technologies and Efficiency” at the Moscow Financial Forum.

    “Today, each city sector has its own technological platform, on which both its management and the provision of services to city residents and other end users are built. And the sphere of public finances is no exception. Due to the creation of modern services, their integration with city and federal information systems, we have significantly increased the quality and speed of the budget process in Moscow, and in general, a colossal paradigm shift has occurred,” the head of the department said.

    In Moscow, digitalization has helped to get rid of paper document flow, create digital workplaces, increase the speed of payments and strengthen control over the use of budget funds. Big data processing systems have made it possible to conduct a detailed industry analysis of budget revenues, monitor the state of the economy and significantly increase the accuracy of assessing the income of the city treasury.

    The discussion participants emphasized that further digitalization is impossible without deepening integration between departmental information and analytical systems, developing unified standards for managing and accounting budget funds. Big data processing technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms are coming to the forefront today.

    The use of artificial intelligence algorithms significantly expands the capabilities of financiers: the machine can be trusted to carry out routine operations and free up the time of specialists for analytical work.Department of Finance of the City of Moscow already working service using computer vision when authorizing transactions of treasury support participants. In addition, the department is implementing algorithms for robotizing the formation and authorization of payment documents for payment of government contracts.

    A fundamentally new system has made it possible to unify budget accounting procedures in Moscow centralized budget accounting model. It enables accounting according to general rules using a single chart of accounts and document forms and at the same time in accordance with the specifics of various urban economic complexes. Digital accounting allows obtaining large data sets and comparing the financial and economic performance indicators of institutions.

    Together with the Federal Treasury of the Russian Federation Department of Finance of the City of Moscow is working on the implementation of customer-oriented services. This is the use of the Mir payment system for all types of social payments to residents of the capital and the creation of an automated payment system for city purchases of goods and services using fast payment technology.

    “In the future, budget management will be based on constant diagnostics of changing conditions. On the one hand, it will become fast and flexible, comfortable for all participants in the process, and on the other hand, it will eliminate possible errors as much as possible and provide a high level of security,” Elena Zyabbarova emphasized.

    The use of digital technologies to improve the quality of life of city residents is in line with the objectives of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation” and the Moscow regional project “Digital Public Administration”. More information about this and other national projects implemented in the capital can be found Here.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The project for the construction of a house under the renovation program in Babushkinsky District has been approved

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A four-section house will appear in Babushkinsky District under the renovation program. It will be built on Iskra Street. The construction project has already been approved, said the Chairman of the Moscow City Committee for Pricing Policy in Construction and State Expertise of Projects Ivan Shcherbakov.

    “The apartment building is planned to be built on the site of two vacated houses at the address: Iskry Street, Building 13, Buildings 2 and 3. It will be a four-section building of variable number of storeys with a non-residential first floor. The presented design documentation has been developed in accordance with modern technical regulations, norms, rules and safety standards,” Ivan Shcherbakov noted.

    The new building will be L-shaped. The entrances in the second and third sections will have double vestibules, and in the first and fourth — single ones. The first floor will house infrastructure facilities. The new building will have one-room, two-room and three-room apartments.

    Specialists will create a barrier-free environment for comfortable movement of all residents. For example, entrances to the residential part will be designed with a minimum difference between the level of the sidewalk and the floor of the lobby, and some apartments will be equipped specifically for people with limited mobility.

    “For the construction of this building with a total floor area of 25.9 thousand square meters, the Moscow Committee for Architecture has issued an urban development plan for a land plot of 1.4 hectares,” she added.

    Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow.

    Previously Sergei Sobyanin reported, that 1.2 trillion rubles have been allocated in the draft budget for three years to implement the renovation program.

    Consultations on the property and help from movers: Muscovites received more than a million notifications from the super service “Moving under the renovation program”Over six thousand Muscovites will begin resettlement under the renovation program in September and October

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. In 2023 alone, 59 new buildings in the capital were handed over for settlement and the resettlement of more than 47 thousand people was ensured. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to doublethe pace of program implementation.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction rates and volumes. Over the past five years, within the framework of the federal project “Housing” of the national project “Housing and Urban Environment” the volume of construction and commissioning of residential properties in the capital has doubled – from three to five to seven million square meters per year. More information about this and other national projects being implemented in Moscow, you can find out here.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man arrested in east London as Met tackles criminals who target parcel delivery drivers

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been arrested in an intelligence-led operation as part of the Met’s ongoing response to thefts and robberies from parcel delivery vans and drivers.

    At around 14:30hrs on Tuesday, 22 October, officers based in Newham supported by Flying Squad colleagues stopped a car in High Street South, East Ham. The driver, a man aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of theft from a parcel delivery van in addition to failing to stop for police and driving offences.

    He was found to be in possession of a number of parcels which are believed to have been stolen less than 30 minutes earlier from a parcel delivery van in Newham. The driver of the van had briefly left his vehicle to deliver a parcel, when three males broke into the van and made off with a number of packages.

    Enquiries are ongoing to locate the two outstanding suspects.

    In seeking to evade arrest, the arrested man’s vehicle collided with three police vehicles. Thankfully no officer was injured. The man was taken to hospital as a precaution due to injuries sustained during the collisions.

    DCI Laura Hillier, Specialist Crime, said: “A team of police officers, including specialist Met Taskforce and Flying Squad detectives, are continuing an operation to tackle crime against parcel delivery firms and their staff.

    “As one suspect found out this afternoon, we are using innovative tactics and dedicating significant resources to identify those believed to be responsible and arrest them.

    “Anyone with information about people who commit these offences is urged to call 101 or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers and quote Operation Soslink.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU launched a pilot computing cluster of the Lavrentyev supercomputer center

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The first stage of the computing cluster segment of the Lavrentyev supercomputer center has been launched at Novosibirsk State University. The segment is located in the NSU academic building, and will later be located on the premises of the NSU research center, which is one of the facilities the second stage of the modern campus of NSU. With a computing power of 360 teraflops (trillions of floating-point operations per second), it surpasses all similar servers in academic institutions beyond the Urals. The new cluster is designed to work with large language models and generative artificial intelligence.

    — The Lavrentyev SCC is an important part of the university development strategy, which involves the creation of a modern computing infrastructure based on NSU. The launch of the pilot cluster is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The Lavrentyev SCC will become a center for collective use and will be in demand by a wide variety of specialists, and will also be useful for processing large scientific data, — commented the rector of NSU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Fedoruk.

    It is planned that the Lavrentyev supercomputer center will be fully operational in 2026. The maximum computing power will be 10 petaflops (quadrillion floating-point operations per second). The first stage of the Lavrentyev SCC, which was launched at NSU, will already allow solving a number of important research and applied problems.

    — We will use it to practice the application of large language models to real-world devices, including industrial artificial intelligence, transport, and unmanned aircraft systems. It is possible that swarm technologies will also be part of our work in the future.yu1sch. But first, we must provide a separate device with minimal intelligence, and then develop algorithms for their interaction with each other in order to solve common problems, said Alexey Okunev, director Institute of Intelligent Robotics NSU.

    Among the first projects for which the computing power of the new cluster will be used are projects implemented in the interests of industrial partners within the NSU Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. In particular, we are talking about various video analytics sensors developed by order of Rostelecom — these are transport detectors, detectors of non-standard behavior for schools, etc.

    — This server is equipped with graphic accelerators that allow for multiple parallel calculations, it has the necessary amount of graphic video memory so that we can use modern large language models of the ChatGPT and GigaChat level, fine-tune and customize them to solve specific problems. The term “non-standard behavior” is quite difficult to formulate algorithmically. The task of recognizing non-standard types of behavior and preventing them can be solved using advanced artificial intelligence technologies, which can be provided to us by large language models. This should increase the accuracy and robustness (resistance to interference) of our models, — Alexey Okunev explained.

    The computing cluster also opens up additional opportunities for the implementation of new educational programs. Thus, “Digital Department” of NSU It is planned to launch the Machine Learning program. Within its framework, students will be trained on real projects that use artificial intelligence technologies and whose customers are industrial partners from various industries.

    yu1sch Decentralized process management through self-organizing collective work of all its elements.

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  • MIL-OSI: Unifiedpost Group announces changes in Leadership team and Board composition

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    INSIDE INFORMATION

    La Hulpe, Belgium – 23 October 2024, 7:00 am. CET – INSIDE INFORMATION – Unifiedpost Group SA (Euronext Brussels: UPG) (Unifiedpost, Company), a leading provider of integrated business communications solutions, announces the appointment of Nicolas de Beco as its CEO, effective December 1, 2024. Founder and current CEO Hans Leybaert will transition to Executive Chairman. Additionally, the Board has co-opted two new members: Crescemus BV, represented by Pieter Bourgeois, and PDMT Investments LLC, represented by Peter Mulroy. The Board further plans to nominate potential Board members at the next Ordinary General Shareholder Meeting. These changes align with our commitment to enhance governance and strengthen the position of Unifiedpost.

    Summary of appointments:

    • Nicolas de Beco has been appointed as the new CEO of Unifiedpost, effective December 1, 2024. Nicolas succeeds Hans Leybaert, who will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board.
    • Crescemus BV, represented by Pieter Bourgeois, has been co-opted as a non-executive director, replacing AS Partner BV, represented by Stefan Yee, who stepped down on October 1, 2024. Crescemus will represent Alychlo NV in the Board. The mandate will take effect as from October 23, 2024.
    • PDMT Investments LLC, represented by Peter Mulroy, has been co-opted as independent director, replacing Sopharth BV, represented by Philippe De Backer, who stepped down on October 1, 2024. The mandate will take effect as from October 23, 2024.
    • The Board plans to nominate four potential Board members at the next Ordinary Shareholder Meeting in May 2025.

    Appointment of Nicolas de Beco as CEO; Hans Leybaert becomes executive chairman.

    Unifiedpost is pleased to announce Nicolas de Beco as its new CEO, effective December 1, 2024. Nicolas will succeed Hans Leybaert, who will transition into the role of Executive Chairman. Nicolas brings extensive experience in scaling SaaS businesses and driving operational excellence, both of which are essential to Unifiedpost’s current strategic priorities, as the company continues to execute on its organic growth plans and capitalise on opportunities arising from regulatory reforms across Europe. Hans Leybaert will remain on board to guide the strategy implementation of the company.

    Hans Leybaert stated, “We welcome Nicolas as our new CEO, and I am excited to transition into the role of Executive Chairman. Nicolas brings a wealth of experience to Unifiedpost, having served as Senior Vice President of Strategy at Quadient and President of the French Foreign Trade Advisors in New England. His proven ability to understand and address customer needs aligns with our commitment to customer-centric innovation. I am confident that this transition will keep Unifiedpost on track to becoming the leading digital platform for administrative, financial, payment, and communication processes. Nicolas will bring fresh ideas that will accelerate our growth.”

    Nicolas de Beco stated: “I’m excited to join Unifiedpost, Europe’s leading SaaS provider for Financial Automation. With the support of 1.000+ dedicated employees and a strong base of 1,3 million customers, I look forward to leading the team towards sustained, profitable growth and shareholder returns.”

    Co-optation of new Board members

    Following the announcement on July 8, 2024, Stefan Yee, representing AS Partners BV, has decided to voluntarily step down as chairman and member of the Board after nearly 10 years of service since 2014, effective October 1, 2024. Additionally, Philippe De Backer, representing Sopharth BV, has also stepped down from the Board effective October 1, 2024, due to a new professional commitment that prevents his continued service on the Unifiedpost Board.

    Following this, the Board of Directors has decided to co-opt Pieter Bourgeois, representing Crescemus BV, and Peter Mulroy, representing PDMT Investments LLC, as directors effective October 23, 2024. Pieter Bourgeois, who will replace Stefan Yee, is the CEO of Alychlo NV and will represent Alychlo on the Board. Peter Mulroy, replacing Philippe De Backer, will serve as an independent director and brings over 40 years of experience in global trade, receivables, and supply chain finance. The Board will seek ratification of these appointments from the Ordinary General Shareholder Meeting in May 2025. These changes reflect Unifiedpost’s commitment to maintaining a diverse and experienced Board, ensuring strong corporate governance. The newly appointed members’ extensive international experience aligns with Unifiedpost’s ambitions to accelerate the growth of digital services and enhance value for our shareholders and customers.

    Commenting on the announcement, Hans Leybaert stated, “First and foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Stefan Yee and Philippe De Backer for their significant contributions to Unifiedpost during their tenure on our Board. Their insights and dedication have been invaluable to our growth. As we welcome Pieter Bourgeois and Peter Mulroy as new members, I am confident that their expertise will further enhance our governance. Pieter, representing Alychlo, underscores our commitment to a strong Board, while Peter’s extensive background in global trade and finance will be instrumental as we continue to advance our strategic objectives. We look forward to the fresh perspectives our new Board members will bring while building upon the strong foundation laid by their predecessors”.

    Pieter Bourgeois, CEO of Alychlo, added, “As long-term investors, we have always believed in the company’s potential and the value it can unlock for all shareholders. We appreciate the collaborative approach taken by Unifiedpost’s leadership to implement these governance changes, which we believe are a testament to Unifiedpost’s commitment to adopt best practices and strengthen oversight. I am honoured to join the board and look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow directors and management to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.”

    Planned nominations by the Board.

    To further expand the experience of the Board and give it a more international character, the Board shall propose to nominate four additional directors at the next Ordinary General Shareholder Meeting, scheduled for May 20, 2025:

    • Nathalie Van den Haute, representing Quilaudem BV, shall be proposed to be nominated as a non-executive director. Nathalie is an Investment Principal at Alychlo NV and will represent Alychlo on the Board. She has extensive experience in corporate finance and equity capital markets, having held various leadership positions at KBC Securities.
    • Koen Hoffman, representing Ahok BV, shall be proposed to be nominated as an independent director. Koen is the CEO of Value Square and serves on the boards of Greenyard, Fagron, and MDxHealth in independent capacities.
    • Leanne Kemp shall be proposed to be nominated as an independent director. Leanne is the founder and CEO of Everledger. A prominent figure in the technology sector, she co-chairs the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on the Future of Manufacturing and participates in the Global Future Council on Blockchain. Additionally, Leanne leads workstreams at the Global Blockchain Business Council, co-chairs the Sustainable Trade Action Group for the World Trade Board and serves on the IBM Blockchain Platform Board of Advisors.  
    • Nicolas de Beco, representing Beco Global Consulting LLC, shall be proposed to be nominated as executive director.

    The Board shall propose to nominate them for a four-year term, effective from the next Ordinary General Shareholder Meeting. Additionally, the Board shall propose that the shareholders align the terms of the mandates for Crescemus BV and PDMT Investments LLC with this four-year term.

    With these changes to its governance structure, Unifiedpost highlights the international experience of its Board. This reinforces the company’s ambition to become a leading Pan-European player in its market segment.

    Please visit Unifiedpost’s website for more information about the Board of Directors.

    Contact:
    Alex Nicoll
    Investor Relations
    Unifiedpost Group
    alex.nicoll@unifiedpost.com

    About Unifiedpost Group

    Unifiedpost is a leading cloud-based platform for SME business services built on “Documents,” “Identity” and “Payments”. Unifiedpost operates and develops a 100% cloud-based platform for administrative and financial services that allows real-time and seamless connections between Unifiedpost’s customers, their suppliers, their customers, and other parties along the financial value chain. With its one-stop-shop solutions, Unifiedpost’s mission is to make administrative and financial processes simple and smart for its customers. For more information about Unifiedpost Group and its offerings, please visit our website: Unifiedpost Group | Global leaders in digital solutions

    Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: The statements contained herein may include prospects, statements of future expectations, opinions, and other forward-looking statements in relation to the expected future performance of Unifiedpost Group and the markets in which it is active. Such forward-looking statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions regarding future events. By nature, they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that appear justified at the time at which they are made but may not turn out to be accurate. Actual results, performance or events may, therefore, differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, Unifiedpost Group does not undertake any obligation to update, clarify or correct any forward-looking statements contained in this press release in light of new information, future events or otherwise and disclaims any liability in respect hereto. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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  • MIL-OSI: Planisware – Q3 2024 revenue

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q3 2024 revenue of € 47.0 million

    • Year-on-year revenue growth in constant currencies of +18.7% in Q3 and +19.3% for the 9 first months of the year
    • Record high commercial pipeline but longer customer decision-making process driving delayed signature and start of new contracts
    • More cautious view on revenue growth in Q4
    • Improving profitability thanks to continuous progress in operational efficiency and better activity mix
    • Revision of 2024 objectives announced in September 2023:
      • 2024 revenue growth in constant currencies between +17% and +18%
        (vs. c. 19.5%)
      • Adjusted EBITDA margin raised to approximately 34% (vs. c. 33%)
      • Cash Conversion Rate of c. 80% confirmed

    Paris, October 23, 2024 – Planisware, a leading B2B provider of SaaS in the rapidly growing Project Economy market, announces today its revenue for the third quarter of 2024. Revenue amounted to € 47.0 million, up by +18.2% in current currencies, mainly led by the continued success of the Group’s market-leading SaaS platform. In constant currencies, revenue growth reached +18.7% (€+7.4 million) in Q3 and +19.3% (€+21.6 million) for the first nine months of the year. Recurring revenue amounted to €41.4 million in Q3 (88% of revenue) and was up by +21.2% in constant currencies.

    Loïc Sautour, CEO of Planisware, commented: “During the third quarter of 2024, Planisware delivered a solid +18.7% revenue growth in constant currencies, led by the continued success of our SaaS operations. This was a bit lower than expected due to elongated customers’ decision-making process since the end of the summer on the back of political concerns in France and difficulties seen in some of our key verticals such as automotive.

    Taking into account some uncertainties in the closing timing of delayed signatures and the start of some contracts, we adopt a cautious view for the end of the year. As a results, we now target annual revenue growth between +17% and +18% in constant currencies.

    In parallel, we continue to benefit from the evolution of our activity mix and to deliver further operational efficiencies on employee-related costs enabling to raise our 2024 profitability objective to c. 34% while confirming our cash conversion rate objective of c. 80%.

    Beyond the current quarter, we continue to build on our record high commercial pipeline fuelled by increasing demands for strategic portfolio management tools that help companies to better align their resources with strategic business goals. This dynamic is paving the way towards our ambition to be the accelerator of the Project Economy and the number one provider of multi-specialty project and portfolio management software solutions.”

    Q3 2024 revenue by revenue stream

    In € million Q3 2024 Q3 2023 Variation
    YoY    		 Variation
    in cc*
    Recurring revenue 41.4 34.3 +20.7% +21.2%
    SaaS & Hosting 20.8 17.1 +21.9% +22.3%
    Evolutive support 13.0 10.4 +24.6% +25.2%
    Subscription support 2.8 2.2 +29.4% +30.3%
    Maintenance 4.8 4.6 +3.8% +4.1%
    Non-recurring revenue 5.6 5.1 +8.3% +8.7%
    Perpetual license 2.0 1.3 +57.3% +58.0%
    Implementation & others non-recurring 3.5 3.8 -8.1% -7.9%
    Revenue with customers 47.0 39.4 +19.1% +19.6%
    Other revenue – 0.3    
    Total revenue 47.0 39.7 +18.2% +18.7%

    * Revenue evolution in constant currencies, i.e. at Q3 2023 average exchange rates

    Reaching €47.0 million in Q3 2024, revenue was up by +18.2% in current currencies and +18.7% in constant currencies. The exchange rates effect was mostly related to the appreciation of the euro versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen compared to Q3 2023. In order to reflect the underlying performance of the Company independently from exchange rates fluctuations, the following analysis refers to revenue evolution in constant currencies, applying Q3 2023 average exchange rates to Q3 2024 revenue figures, unless expressly stated otherwise.

    Recurring revenue

    Representing 88% of Q3 2024 revenue versus 86% in Q3 2023, recurring revenue reached €41.4 million, up by +21.2%.

    Revenue growth was fully led by Planisware’s SaaS model (i.e. SaaS & Hosting and Evolutive & Subscription support) up +23.9%, with SaaS & Hosting revenue up by +22.3% thanks to contracts secured with new customers as well as continued expansion within the installed base. Revenue of support activities (Evolutive & Subscription support), intrinsically related to Planisware’s SaaS offering, grew by +26.1%.

    Maintenance revenue was up by +4.1% in the context of the Group’s shift from its prior license model to a SaaS model.

    Non-recurring revenue

    Non-recurring revenue was up by +8.7%, helped by perpetual licenses extensions and upgrades sold in Q3 2024 to established customers with specific on-premise needs.

    The continued effort to deliver shorter implementations and to bring value faster to customers continued to drive down the planned revenue decline in Implementation. At -7.9% in Q3, revenue decline was accented by delays in the start of projects.

    Confirmed leadership of Planisware

    Planisware’s broad recognition from third-party industry analysts was further confirmed by the latest 2024 Gartner® “Magic QuadrantTMfor Adaptive Project Management and Reporting report.” published on September 5, 2024 and in which Gartner reasserted Planisware as a Leader, emphasizing “robust integrations, dynamic reporting, and native collaboration functionality” and a roadmap that “includes investments to bolster objective and key result (OKR) capabilities, automate work effort tracking, and deliver additional AI-driven features”.

    2024 objectives

    During its process to prepare its IPO, Planisware communicated to investors its 2024 objectives as early as September 2023.

    Planisware communicates today a revised set of 2024 objectives to take into account the uncertainties in the closing timing of delayed signatures and the start of some contracts. The Group adopts a more cautious view for year-end revenue growth. In parallel, continuous progress in operational efficiency and improving activity mix enable Planisware to raise its profitability objective, while confirming its objective for cash generation. As a consequence, Planisware’s 2024 objectives are:

    • Revenue growth in constant currencies between +17% and +18% (c. 19.5% priorly)
    • Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 34% (approximately 33% priorly)
    • Cash Conversion Rate of c.80% confirmed

    Appendices

    YTD 2024 revenue by revenue stream

    In € million 9M 2024 9M 2023 Variation
    YoY    		 Variation
    in cc*
    Recurring revenue 118.0 96.4 +22.5% +22.9%
    SaaS & Hosting 59.6 46.6 +27.8% +28.0%
    Evolutive support 35.9 29.8 +20.4% +21.1%
    Subscription support 8.4 6.3 +34.8% +35.0%
    Maintenance 14.1 13.6 +3.4% +3.5%
    Non-recurring revenue 15.5 15.3 +1.9% +2.0%
    Perpetual license 6.1 3.6 +70.1% +70.4%
    Implementation & others non-recurring 9.4 11.7 -19.2% -19.1%
    Revenue with customers 133.6 111.6 +19.7% +20.0%
    Other revenue – 0.7    
    Total revenue 133.6 112.3 +18.9% +19.3%

    * Revenue evolution in constant currencies, i.e. at 9M 2023 average exchange rates

    Q3 2024 revenue Investors & Analysts conference call

    Planisware’s management team will host an international conference call on October 23, 2024 at 8:00am CET to details Q3 2023 performance and key achievements, by means of a presentation followed by a Q&A session. The webcast and its subsequent replay will be available on planisware.com.

    Upcoming event

    • February 27, 2025:        FY 2024 results publication

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    About Planisware

    Planisware is a leading business-to-business (“B2B”) provider of Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) in the rapidly growing Project Economy. Planisware’s mission is to provide solutions that help organizations transform how they strategize, plan and deliver their projects, project portfolios, programs and products.

    With more than 700 employees across 14 offices, Planisware operates at significant scale serving around 600 organizational clients in a wide range of verticals and functions across more than 30 countries worldwide. Planisware’s clients include large international companies, medium-sized businesses and public sector entities.

    Planisware is listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Compartment A, ISIN code FR001400PFU4, ticker symbol “PLNW”). For more information, visit: https://planisware.com/

    Connect with Planisware on: LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).

    Disclaimer

    Forward-looking statements

    This document contains statements regarding the prospects and growth strategies of Planisware. These statements are sometimes identified by the use of the future or conditional tense, or by the use of forward-looking terms such as “considers”, “envisages”, “believes”, “aims”, “expects”, “intends”, “should”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “thinks”, “wishes” and “might”, or, if applicable, the negative form of such terms and similar expressions or similar terminology. Such information is not historical in nature and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future performance. Such information is based on data, assumptions, and estimates that Planisware considers reasonable. Such information is subject to change or modification based on uncertainties in the economic, financial, competitive or regulatory environments.

    This information includes statements relating to Planisware’s intentions, estimates and targets with respect to its markets, strategies, growth, results of operations, financial situation and liquidity. Planisware’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. Absent any applicable legal or regulatory requirements, Planisware expressly disclaims any obligation to release any updates to any forward-looking statements contained in this document to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances, on which any forward-looking statement contained in this document is based. Planisware operates in a competitive and rapidly evolving environment; it is therefore unable to anticipate all risks, uncertainties or other factors that may affect its business, their potential impact on its business or the extent to which the occurrence of a risk or combination of risks could have significantly different results from those set out in any forward-looking statements, it being noted that such forward-looking statements do not constitute a guarantee of actual results.

    Rounded figures

    Certain numerical figures and data presented in this document (including financial data presented in millions or thousands and certain percentages) have been subject to rounding adjustments and, as a result, the corresponding totals in this document may vary slightly from the actual arithmetic totals of such information.

    Variation in constant currencies

    Variation in constant currencies represent figures based on constant exchange rates using as a base those used in the prior year. As a result, such figures may vary slightly from actual results based on current exchange rates.

    Non-IFRS measures

    This document includes certain unaudited measures and ratios of the Group’s financial or non-financial performance (the “non-IFRS measures”), such as “recurring revenue”, “non-recurring revenue”, “gross margin”, “Adjusted EBITDA”, “Adjusted EBITDA margin”, “Adjusted Free Cash Flow”, “cash conversion rate”, “churn rate” and “Net Retention Rate” (or “NRR”). Non-IFRS financial information may exclude certain items contained in the nearest IFRS financial measure or include certain non-IFRS components. Readers should not consider items which are not recognized measurements under IFRS as alternatives to the applicable measurements under IFRS. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and readers should not treat them as substitutes for IFRS measures. In particular, readers should not consider such measurements of the Group’s financial performance or liquidity as an alternative to profit for the period, operating income or other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS or as an alternative to cash flow from (used in) operating activities as a measurement of the Group’s liquidity. Other companies with activities similar to or different from those of the Group could calculate non-IFRS measures differently from the calculations adopted by the Group.

    Non-IFRS measures included in this document are defined as follows:

    • Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as Current operating profit including share of profit of equity-accounted investees, plus amortization and depreciation as well as impairment of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, plus either non-recurring items or non-operating items.
    • Adjusted EBITDA margin is the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to total revenue.
    • Adjusted FCF (Free Cash Flow) is calculated as cash flows from operating activities, plus IPO costs paid, if any, less other financial income and expenses classified as operating activities in the cash-flow statement, and less net cash relating to capital expenditures.
    • Cash Conversion Rate is defined as Adjusted FCF divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Planisware considers Cash Conversion Rate to be a meaningful financial measure to assess and compare the Group’s capital intensity and efficiency.
    • Net cash position is defined as Cash minus indebtedness excluding lease liabilities.

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  • MIL-OSI: TGS Announces Birmingham-Gemini 3D Seismic Survey in Appalachian Basin

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OSLO, Norway (23 October 2024) – TGS, a global leader in energy data and intelligence, today announced an extension to the Birmingham 3D seismic survey covering 276 square miles. The survey is strategically located on the western flank of the Appalachian Basin, aligning with the most prospective trend of the Utica-Point Pleasant formation and Clinton sands.

    Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS, commented: “The Birmingham-Gemini 3D survey reflects TGS’ commitment to uncovering the Appalachian Basin’s potential. Combined with our well-log database and analytical products, it provides clients with critical insights to drive exploration and production success, highlighting our dedication to delivering premium geoscience data for informed decision-making.”

    The Birmingham-Gemini 3D seismic survey will target key formations in the Appalachian Basin, including the Ordovician Trenton, Black River, Utica/Point Pleasant, Cambrian reservoirs, and Silurian Clinton sands. Positioned up-dip from the Utica condensate and gas trend, the survey aims to explore the under-explored Point Pleasant oil window.

    Using advanced seismic imaging, the project will map deep structures to identify hydrocarbon traps, analyze facies changes and optimize well placement. These insights will aid operators in refining exploration and production strategies.

    TGS will enhance the seismic data by integrating it with its extensive Appalachian geologic and well database, including over 480,000 well logs. Proprietary formation tops and well performance metrics, available through the TGS Well Data Analytics platform, provide clients with comprehensive analysis for deeper insights into the region’s potential.

    Recording for the Birmingham-Gemini 3D survey will commence in early 2025, with the fully processed dataset available to clients by year-end.

    This project is supported by industry funding.

    For more information, visit TGS.com or contact:

    Bård Stenberg
    IR & Business Intelligence
    Mobile: +47 992 45 235
    investor@tgs.com

    About TGS
    TGS provides advanced data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. With leading-edge technology and solutions spanning the entire energy value chain, TGS offers a comprehensive range of insights to help clients make better decisions. Our broad range of products and advanced data technologies, coupled with a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, make TGS a trusted partner in supporting the exploration and production of energy resources worldwide. For further information, please visit http://www.tgs.com (https://www.tgs.com/).

    Forward Looking Statement
    All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include volatile market conditions, investment opportunities in new and existing markets, demand for licensing of data within the energy industry, operational challenges, and reliance on a cyclical industry and principal customers. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward-looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.

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  • MIL-OSI: WithSecure Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024: Elements software continues growth, profitability maintained despite challenges in services

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WithSecure Corporation, Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024, 23 October 2024 at 8.00 EEST

    WithSecure Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024: Elements software continues growth, profitability maintained despite challenges in services

    Highlights of July – September 2024 (“third quarter”)

    • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)1 for Elements Cloud products and services2 increased by 11% to EUR 81.8 million (EUR 73.8 million)
    • Elements Cloud ARR decrease from previous quarter was 1%
    • Net Revenue Retention for Elements Cloud was 104%
    • Revenue for Elements Cloud increased by 9% to EUR 20.7 million (EUR 19.0 million)
    • ARR for Cloud Protection for Salesforce increased by 38% to EUR 10.2 million (EUR 7.4 million)
    • CPSF Revenue increased by 20% to EUR 2.4 million (EUR 2.0 million)
    • Cyber security consulting revenue declined by 1% to EUR 7.5 million (EUR 7.7 million)
    • Adjusted EBITDA for WithSecure was EUR 1.9 million (EUR -2.3 million)
    • Items affecting comparability (IAC) of EBITDA were EUR -0.4 million (EUR -0.2 million).
    • Consulting-related goodwill was impaired by EUR 15.5 million in the third quarter
    1. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) of cloud products is calculated by multiplying monthly recurring revenue of last month of quarter by twelve.  Monthly recurring revenue includes recognized revenue within the month excluding non-recurring revenue
    2. Elements Cloud includes Elements Cloud portfolio software and services as well as the managed services

    Highlights of January – September 2024

    • Revenue for Elements Cloud products and services increased by 10% to EUR 61.8 million (EUR 56.4 million)
    • CPSF revenue increased by 5% to EUR 6.6 million (EUR 6.3 million)
    • Cyber security consulting revenue increased by 2% to EUR 23.6 million (EUR 23.2 million)
    • Adjusted EBITDA for WithSecure was EUR 0.7 million (EUR -16.3 million)
    • Items affecting comparability (IAC) of EBITDA were EUR -0.9 million (EUR -3.4 million).

    Outlook for 2024

    Outlook for 2024 (updated on 11 October 2024)
    Annual recurring revenue (ARR) for Elements Cloud products and services will grow by 6–14 % from the end of 2023. At the end of 2023, Elements Cloud ARR was EUR 78.4 million.

    Revenue from Elements Cloud products and services will grow by 8–12 % from previous year. Previous year revenue from Elements Cloud was EUR 76.1 million.

    Total revenue of the group will grow by 2– 5 % from previous year. Previous year revenue of the group was EUR 142.8 million.

    Adjusted EBITDA of full year 2024 will be positive.

    Outlook for 2024 (previous)
    Annual recurring revenue (ARR) for Elements Cloud products and services will grow by 10–20 % from the end of 2023. At the end of 2023, Elements Cloud ARR was EUR 78.4 million.

    Revenue from Elements Cloud products and services will grow by 10–16 % from previous year. Previous year revenue from Elements Cloud was EUR 76.1 million.

    Total revenue of the group will grow by 6–12 % from previous year. Previous year revenue of the group was EUR 142.8 million.

    Adjusted EBITDA of full year 2024 will be positive.

    Figures in this report are unaudited. Figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period in the previous year, unless otherwise stated. Percentages and figures presented may include rounding differences and might therefore not add up precisely to the totals presented.

    CEO Antti Koskela

    In the third quarter of 2024, WithSecure ARR for Elements Cloud products and services grew by 11 % to EUR 81.8 million (EUR 73.8 million). Elements Cloud revenue grew by 9 % to EUR 20.7 million (EUR 19.0 million). Despite the slightly disappointing revenue growth, profitability of both Elements Company segment and WithSecure Group was positive at the Adjusted EBITDA level. Cloud Protection for Salesforce business returned to the growth track, with ARR growth of 38 %.

    In the Elements Company, Elements software continued to perform with good year-on-year growth. In the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region, the revenue growth slowed down slightly, mostly due to the weakness of the German economy. In other European regions and Japan, the revenue and ARR growth continued. In Managed services, some large customers churned during third quarter. This development was affected by our increasing focus on selling managed services to mid-market customers through the Elements platform. However, despite the increase in the number of customers, revenue did not fully compensate for the churned accounts. Of the geographic regions, mostly the UK and the US have been impacted by the Managed services development.

    Exposure Management, introduced in SPHERE’24 reached General Availability during the third quarter. The customer demand for the newest module of Elements has remained high. Also, our AI assistant Luminen became available for all Elements customers in the third quarter.

    Elements Company Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 2.0 million (EUR -0.5 million), as a result of the cost savings of 2023 and continuous efficiency measures.

    In Cloud Protection for Salesforce (CPSF), focused efforts on improving sales efficiency resulted in breaking through the 10 million ARR threshold. ARR grew by 38 % to EUR 10.2 million (EUR 7.4 million). Revenue grew by 20 % to EUR 2.4 million (EUR 2.0 million). We continue to develop CPSF as an independent business in WithSecure. Profitability of the CPSF is moving towards break-even with the improving revenue.

    Cyber security consulting revenue was slightly below previous year’s level and was EUR 7.5 million (EUR 7.7 million). In some key accounts, we saw financial constraints in the third quarter. In the long term, we continue to see solid demand for cyber security consulting service. As announced on 31 October 2023, the Cyber security consulting business is under strategic review. We are in active discussions regarding divestment of the business, but no decision has been taken so far.

    Due to the gaps between actual and expected revenue, we lowered the financial outlook for 2024. For the changes in consulting revenue estimates and increased equity market risk, we recorded an impairment of the consulting-related goodwill of EUR 15.5 million in the third quarter.

    At the end of September, WithSecure’s headquarters moved to the new premises in Wood City, Helsinki. This is part of our plan of creating dynamic and collaborative workplaces, to welcome our employees and visitors and to foster well-being and creativity.

    Financial performance

    (mEUR) 7-9/2024 7-9/2023 Change % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 Change % 1-12/2023
    Revenue 36.1 34.8 4% 109.2 104.8 4% 142.8
    Gross Margin 26.2 24.2 9% 78.4 72.6 8% 100.2
    % of revenue 72.6 % 69.5 %   71.8 % 69.3 %   70.2 %
    Other operating income1 0.7 0.2 227% 1.6 1.0 53% 1.4
    Operating expenses1 -25.0 -26.6 6% -79.2 -90.0 12% -117.7
    Sales & Marketing -13.7 -15.2 10% -42.9 -52.4 18% -68.1
    Research & Development -8.4 -8.2 3% -26.5 -27.6 4% -36.3
    Administration -3.0 -3.3 10% -9.8 -10.0 2% -13.3
    Adjusted EBITDA2 1.9 -2.3 182% 0.7 -16.3 -104% -16.1
    % of revenue 5.2 % -6.5 %   0.7 % -15.6 %   -11.3 %
    Items affecting comparability (IAC)              
    Other items -0.6 -0.1 -468% -1.6 -0.4 -301% -1.4
    Restructuring -0.4 -0.1 -303% -0.4 -4.4 90% -8.9
    Divestments 0.6     1.2 1.4 -15% 1.4
    EBITDA 1.5 -2.5 -160% -0.1 -19.7 99% -25.1
    % of revenue 4.1 % -7.1 %   -0.1 % -18.8 %   -17.6 %
    Depreciation & amortization, excluding PPA3 -2.6 -2.5 -5% -7.4 -7.6 2% -10.2
    Impairment -15.5 -6.2 -150% -15.5 -6.2 -150% -6.2
    PPA amortization -0.5 -0.6 15% -1.7 -1.8 4% -2.4
    EBIT -17.2 -11.8 46% -24.8 -35.3 30% -43.9
    % of revenue -47.5 % -33.8 %   -22.7 % -33.7 %   -30.7 %
    Adjusted EBIT2 -0.8 -4.8 84% -6.7 -23.9 72% -26.3
    % of revenue -2.1 % -13.7 %   -6.1 % -22.8 %   -18.4 %
    1. Excluding Items Affecting Comparability (IAC) and depreciation and amortization. In 2023 excludes also costs of services provided to F-Secure under TSA and equivalent income charged for TSA services. 
    2. Adjustments are material items outside the normal course of business associated with acquisitions, integration, restructuring, gains or losses from sales of businesses and other items affecting comparability. For reconciliation and a breakdown of adjusted costs, see Note 6 (Reconciliation of alternative performance measures)
    3. Amortization of intangible assets from business combinations (PPA, purchase price allocation, related amortizations). 
    (mEUR) 7-9/2024 7-9/2023 Change % 1-9/2024 1-9/2023 Change % 1-12/2023
    Earnings per share, (EUR)1 -0.10 -0.06 -69% -0.13 -0.16 18% -0.23
    Deferred revenue       65.7 65.7 0% 66.9
    Cash flow from operations before financial items and taxes -0.6 -9.0 94% -5.7 -22.5 75% -19.9
    Cash and cash equivalents       21.6 30.0 -28% 36.6
    ROI, % -60.8 % -33.3 % -82% -27.1 % -30.9 % 12% -30.5 %
    Equity ratio, %       66.6 % 79.1 % -16% 73.3 %
    Gearing, %       4.0 % -18.3 % -122% -22.2 %
    Personnel, end of period       983 1,147 -14% 1,087
    1. Based on the weighted average number of outstanding shares during the period 175,976,169 (1-9/2024). Earnings per share has been recalculated for comparative periods using average weighted share amount after share issues.

    Events after period-end
    No material changes regarding the company’s business or financial position have taken place after the end of the quarter.

    Additional information
    This is a summary of WithSecure’s interim report 1 January – 30 September 2024. The full report is a PDF file attached to this stock exchange release. Full report is also available on the company website.

    Webcast
    WithSecure’s CEO Antti Koskela and CFO Tom Jansson will present the results in a webcast on 23 October starting at 14.00 EEST. The webcast will be held in English and can be accessed at

    https://withsecure.videosync.fi/q3-2024

    Questions in written format are requested in the webcast portal. Presentation material and the webcast recording will be available on the company website

    Materials | Investor Relations | WithSecure™

    Financial calendar
    WithSecure will publish its financial information dates of 2025 later in the fourth quarter of 2024. WithSecure observes at least a three-week (21 days) silent period prior to publication of financial reports, during which it refrains from engaging in discussions with capital market representatives or the media regarding WithSecure’s financial position or the factors affecting it.

    Contact information

    Tom Jansson, CFO
    WithSecure Corporation

    Laura Viita, VP, Controlling, investor relations and sustainability
    WithSecure Corporation
    +358 50 487 1044
    investor-relations@withsecure.com

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: From nail-standing to managing emotions: “Youth of Moscow” will hold a series of events in a multi-format space

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The project “Youth of Moscow” opens a new program “Megapolis of your ideas”. It includes educational and entertainment events aimed at developing creativity and forming useful skills. These are various master classes, lectures and a board game championship. They will be held at the site of the multi-format space of the project.

    “As part of the survey “Moscow – the youth capital of Russia” we were able to learn even more about what events are interesting to our youth. Based on the data received, a new program was formed that satisfies the main interests of the children. Now they will be able to find even more opportunities and develop in the areas that they themselves have chosen,” noted

    Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the City Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy.

    The events of the “Megapolis of Your Ideas” program are prepared taking into account the interests of young city dwellers. Thus, within the framework of the “Life in Balance” direction, dedicated to a healthy lifestyle, a series of thematic master classes will be held, for example, on nail-standing and managing emotions. In addition, everyone will be able to meet with experts and take part in discussions on such topics as positive thinking, developing self-discipline and motivation.

    The “Code of the Future” direction will be dedicated to self-development. Guests will enjoy lectures from experts on the following topics: finances and resources, idea generation, working with artificial intelligence, and others.

    The “Connections on Connection” direction will help young city dwellers make new acquaintances. They will join a board game championship, including mafia, jenga and monopoly. In addition, the organizers have prepared master classes on modeling, self-care and self-defense, as well as meetings dedicated to films and computer games.

    You can try your hand at creativity at master classes on linocut, painting clay pots, dancing and playing musical instruments, which will be held as part of the “Art of Being Yourself” direction.

    Sergei Sobyanin: The Youth of Moscow project is four years old

    The program will begin on October 24 at 6:00 PM with a hip-hop master class. It will be conducted by professional dancer Anna Kuzminkova. Pre-registration is required. by link.

    On October 28 at 18:00 there will be a lesson by nailingThe leader will help participants overcome their fears and gently enter into the practice.

    On October 31 at 6:00 p.m., everyone is invited to a hip-hop master class by Vladislav Falileev, winner of the title “Mr. Moscow Student 2023”. He will show beginner dancers a few simple moves and learn choreographic combinations with them. To participate, you must pre-register by link.

    Previously, the City of Assignments project conducted a survey called “Moscow — the youth capital of Russia.” Young residents could share their opinions about what kind of events they are interested in, where they most often find information about them, and when it is more convenient for them to attend them.

    Based on the voting results, key areas of interest to young people were selected: healthy lifestyle, expanding the circle of acquaintances (networking meetings), new knowledge and creativity. They became the basis for the program “Megapolis of your ideas”. You can take part in it for free, preliminary registration is required on the portal.

    The organizer of the series of events is the project “Youth of Moscow” of the city Committee on Public Relations and Youth Policy. The project helps identify and implement the requests of the capital’s residents. During its work, more than 3.5 thousand events were organized, in which over two million people took part.

    You can find out more about the opportunities for young Muscovites on the portal “Youth of Moscow” and project pages in social networks.

    The “City of Tasks” project has been operating since 2022. With its help, residents of the capital can monitor the work of city services, participate in environmental, sports and other events. The project is being developed by the State Institution “New Management Technologies” and the city Department of Information Technology.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin told how administrators are being prepared for work in Moscow medical institutions

    Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The My Administrator project has been running for four years. It first started working in outpatient clinics, and then in outpatient oncology centers, hospital admissions departments, and flagship emergency centers. About the project and the people who are bringing it to life, in his blog Sergei Sobyanin.

    “Since the first days of work, the calling card of Moscow public service centers “My Documents” has been sincere service. And four years ago, friendly, responsive administrators, capable of finding an approach to solving any problem, came to the city’s healthcare institutions,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

    Today, more than two thousand administrators work in 347 buildings of medical organizations in the city. Specialists help patients understand the work of the unified medical information and analytical system, register with a polyclinic, and sign up for examinations. They also maintain contact with relatives and resolve many other organizational and everyday issues. In total, over four years, administrators have come to the aid of patients more than 195 million times.

    To become an administrator, you first need to work in the My Documents offices: hone your skills in confident and friendly communication with people, immerse yourself in the corporate culture of government service centers and, finally, understand whether all this suits you.

    Then you need to undergo training at the educational center “Academy of Sincere Service”. Here, future administrators are introduced to the specifics of work in clinics, flagship centers and admissions departments, their proactive behavior skills are developed, and they are also taught options for solving non-standard situations. And only after that can they begin to perform their duties in medical institutions.

    Guided by the principle of “people first” that was laid down in multifunctional centers, administrators strive to devote time to each patient. They already have many good stories in their collection.

    Marina Grigoryan, an administrator at the City Clinical Hospital No. 67 named after L.A. Vorokhobov, told about one of them. One day, a neurosurgeon approached her and asked her to help a patient. The girl lost consciousness on the street, and passersby called an ambulance. Sofia (that was the patient’s name) came to visit her boyfriend from another city and went for a run, where everything happened. The girl did not remember her friend’s phone number or the address of his apartment. And only after remembering his nickname on a social network, Sofia was able to write a message using the administrator’s account. The young man came to pick her up, and everything ended well.

    “Once a patient with a head injury was admitted to the emergency room. This in itself is very unpleasant. But it was clear that the woman was upset about something else. After talking to her, I found out that the patient was in a hurry to catch the bus, slipped and fell, hitting her head hard. Because of this, she will not be able to meet her grandchildren who came to visit and spend the long-awaited weekend with them. Then we helped her call her grandchildren via video link. And after she was discharged, we called a taxi home,” Olga Shibaeva, an administrator at the V.P. Demikhov Hospital, shared her story.

    Tatyana Belikova, administrator of Diagnostic Center #3, Branch #1, told how, while working in the information terminal area, she was helping a visitor reschedule her appointment for a fluorography and noticed that the woman’s hands were shaking and her face was sweating. When asked about her health, she replied that she was dizzy and had difficulty breathing. But the woman was in a hurry to get the examination done quickly so that she could make it to work. But Tatyana saw that the person needed urgent help. She promised to reschedule the fluorography for another time and insisted on an immediate visit to the doctor on duty. And as it turned out, she was right: the woman began to lose consciousness. She was immediately seated in a wheelchair and taken to the doctor. It was a heart attack. The clinic’s cardiologist provided emergency assistance and gave the order to call an ambulance. The patient was hospitalized and given the necessary treatment.

    And Elina Evgrafova, an administrator at Branch No. 4 of City Children’s Polyclinic No. 10, recalled how during her shift a father with five small children came to the doctor on duty. He looked confused and did not understand what to do. Elina met the family at the entrance, taught the children how to use the shoe cover machines, helped them undress and make an appointment with the doctor. And then she and the children, while they were waiting for an appointment, played “The Swan Flew.” The kids were happy, and the head of the family was very grateful for the sincere and friendly attitude. The visit to the polyclinic turned out to be not only successful, but also fun.

    Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the introduction of sincere service in healthcare institutions

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two men jailed after murdering teenager yards from his home in Edmonton

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Two men have been jailed after being found guilty of murdering a teenager in Edmonton.

    The court heard how Bernard Carroll, 20 (26.12.23) of Church Street, Enfield and Josiah James Semper, 19 (31.03.05) of Cromie Close, Enfield pursued and fatally stabbed 16-year-old Taye Faik as he fled towards his home. Both were found guilty of Taye’s murder following the conclusion of a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, 16 October.

    At the same court on Tuesday, 22 October, both men were sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum term of 22 years.

    Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, led the investigation. She said: “This was a shocking and brutal attack on a teenage boy who was yards from his front door.

    “Semper was armed with a flick knife and inflicted the fatal wound, while Carroll drove the car to Kendal Gardens, fully in the knowledge that Semper was armed and in no doubt that significant violence would take place. It was evident from the investigation that there was a significant degree of planning involved.

    “Taye’s family have had to endure the trauma of losing him and then hearing evidence of the attack throughout the trial process. While nothing can be done to ease their pain, I hope that the fact Carroll and Semper have been held to account for their part in Taye’s murder brings them a small degree of comfort.

    “This conviction and the subsequent sentence should demonstrate the serious consequences and loss of life that is associated with carrying a knife. The sentencing today should act as a deterrent to anyone else in possession of such dangerous weapons.”

    An investigation was launched after police were called at 23:27hrs on 1 October 2023 to reports of a stabbing in Kendal Gardens, N18. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, Taye died at the scene.

    Taye had been out walking his dog and was yards from his home when he was attacked by at least two occupants who had got out of a waiting car. Witnesses reported hearing the attack and seeing the car driving at speed as it left the area. Taye made it back to his house where he collapsed in the hallway, fatally injured.

    Detectives quickly began to piece together the events of that evening, initially using CCTV to plot the movements of a car that the attackers had used.

    This car was later found abandoned in a nearby car park – it was on false registration plates and had been stolen a couple of weeks earlier.

    A thorough investigation enabled officers to plot the movements of the vehicle and its occupants on the day Taye was attacked and fatally injured.

    Bernard Carroll was arrested on 6 November 2023 after officers tracked him down to an address in Edmonton. He refused to answer any questions about the attack on Taye.

    Josiah Semper had fled to Antigua shortly after the murder, but was arrested when he returned to the UK on 17 November 2023. Again, when questioned about the attack on Taye, he declined to answer any questions.

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  • MIL-OSI: Capgemini announces leadership appointments

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Media relations:
    Sam Connatty
    Tel.: +44 (0)370 904 3601
    Email: sam.connatty@capgemini.com

    Capgemini announces leadership appointments

    • Anirban Bose becomes CEO of the Americas Strategic Business Unit
    • Kartik Ramakrishnan becomes CEO of the Financial Services Strategic Business Unit
    • Jerome Simeon will take on the role of Chief Revenue Officer
    • Franck Greverie will become Chief Technology Officer

    Paris, October 23, 2024 – Capgemini today announced some key leadership appointments. Anirban Bose succeeds Jim Bailey as CEO of the Americas Strategic Business Unit, effective November 1. Consecutively, Kartik Ramakrishnan is appointed CEO of the Financial Services Strategic Business Unit. Jerome Simeon will become Chief Revenue Officer and Franck Greverie Chief Technology Officer, both from January 1, 2025. Following an outstanding 34-year long career at Capgemini, Olivier Sevillia, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to pursue new endeavors as an individual, and will leave the Group at the end of 2024. With his deep global experience and passion for digital transformation, Olivier will focus on promoting the techno-business ecosystem of European companies to help improve their competitiveness. The whole Capgemini team is looking forward to supporting Olivier in his next chapter.

    “These appointments strengthen the Group’s growth ambition and reinforce Capgemini’s role as the go to business and technology partner for our clients. Anirban Bose has been at the helm of our Financial Services division for the last six years and instrumental in building and shaping this business across the globe. Anirban is well positioned to accelerate our trajectory in the Americas, building on our progress in the region over the past 4 years under the leadership of Jim Bailey. I would like to thank Jim for his many contributions to Capgemini. Kartik Ramakrishnan, who has been running the Banking sector for the past six years, is Anirban’s natural successor, to ensure the global business will continue to go from strength to strength,” comments Aiman Ezzat, CEO of the Capgemini Group. “To bolster our laser focus on growth, Jerome Simeon will take on a new position of Chief Revenue Officer for the Group in the new year. His role will encompass our activities across sales, key clients and industries to bring even greater value to our clients as we accompany them on their business-critical transformations. Franck Greverie will add Chief Technology Officer to his scope of responsibility, also from January 1. His deep tech expertise and forward-thinking approach will accelerate our efforts to build innovative value creating solutions for our clients. I wish Anirban, Kartik, Jerome and Franck every success in their new roles.”

    Aiman Ezzat continues, “After an outstanding 34-year long career at Capgemini and an impressive track record in leading and operating strategic businesses across the Group, Olivier Sevillia will step down as Group COO at the end of 2024. We are all looking forward to supporting Olivier in his new endeavors as an individual, focused on applying his extensive experience in digital transformation to promote a rich techno-business ecosystem to help improve the competitiveness of European businesses. The board of directors joins me in thanking him and paying tribute to his commitment and service.”

    Biography: Anirban Bose

    Anirban was Head of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit and a member of the Group Executive Board from 2018. He was also responsible for overseeing the Asia Pacific Strategic Business Unit.

    Prior to this, Anirban was the Head of Capgemini’s Banking and Capital Markets Business Unit.

    Between 2007 and 2015 Anirban led Capgemini’s Banking Business Unit. From 2004 to 2007, Anirban served as executive vice president at Kanbay before its 2007 acquisition by Capgemini.

    Anirban resides in New York. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology of Varasani with a Bachelor of Technology. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.

    Biography: Kartik Ramakrishnan

    Kartik was the Deputy CEO of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit and also led Capgemini’s Banking and Capitals Markets business. Kartik has been a member of the Group Executive Committee since 2023.

    Prior to this, Kartik was responsible for managing sales teams across banking and capital markets.

    Kartik has spent over 25 years consulting in the banking and payments industry. Over his career, he has been involved in launching new products and developing innovative, cost-effective solutions for financial services firms across the globe in countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Singapore, United Kingdom and United States of America.

    Kartik has a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from the Booth School of Business at University of Chicago.

    Biography: Jerome Simeon

    Jerome became the Head of Global Industries in 2023. He has been a Member of the Group Executive Board since 2021.

    Prior to this, he was the CEO of the Southern Europe Strategic Business Unit. From 2018 to 2020, Jerome was Managing Director of Capgemini in France, when he also joined the Group Executive Committee.

    From 2014, he was CEO, Application Services France after serving as Commercial Director (from 2012 to 2014).

    Prior to this, from 2007 to 2010, he held commercial positions in Capgemini’s Telecom & Media business after managing the development and sales for the Property & Services Europe sector of BT Global Services for two years.

    Jerome joined Capgemini in 1998, after eight years with the group Générale des Eaux/Vivendi. Jerome graduated from Toulouse Business School.

    Biography: Franck Greverie

    Franck Greverie has been the Chief Portfolio Officer at Capgemini since 2018.

    Franck has been on the Group Executive Board since 2020, when he took on additional responsibilities overseeing Cloud Infrastructure Services (cloud & cybersecurity), Business Services and Insights & Data (Data & AI) Global Business Lines.

    Prior to this, from 2016, Franck led the Cloud & Cybersecurity activities of Capgemini. He joined Capgemini in 2015 as Head of the Cybersecurity Global Service Line.

    Between 2012 and 2015, Franck was an Executive VP at Bull, where he was in charge of the Security Division, and also led the Middle East, Africa and Asia activities.

    Prior to that, Franck was the Managing Director of the Information Systems Security and Cybersecurity activities for Thales Group (France, UK, Germany, Norway, USA, Asia) since 2018. His career with Thales began in 2004, as Head of Strategy, Business Development and Marketing for the Security activity.

    Franck is a graduate of ESME, engineering school, and of the Executive MBA of ESSEC Business School.

    Note to Editors
    High-resolution photography of Anirban Bose, Kartik Ramakrishnan, Jerome Simeon and Franck Greverie is available on request.

    About Capgemini
    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 14 thousand people received housing under the renovation program in the North-Eastern Administrative District

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    Residents of 83 old houses received apartments in 45 new buildings built under the renovation program in the northeast of the capital. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “In the north-east of Moscow, the renovation program began in 2018 and today covers 14 of the 17 districts. Residents of 83 old houses – more than 14.4 thousand people – signed contracts for new apartments in 45 new buildings. The largest number of housing units under the renovation program were received by residents of the Babushkinsky District. Here, more than 3.5 thousand people became title holders, about 2.3 thousand city residents registered documents for apartments in the Losinoostrovsky District, and almost two thousand residents – in Yuzhnoye Medvedkovo,” Vladimir Efimov noted.

    In two districts of the North-Eastern Administrative District, the renovation program has been fully implemented. In Yuzhnoye Medvedkovo and Severny, all of its participants — about 1.9 thousand and almost two thousand people, respectively — have moved to modern residential complexes.

    “Since the beginning of the year, more than 2.1 thousand people have signed contracts for new apartments with the Department of City Property in the North-Eastern Administrative District. This year, active resettlement is taking place in the Losinoostrovsky and Ostankinsky districts, as well as in Maryina Roshcha, where in total more than 1.3 thousand Muscovites have received new housing,” clarified the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Department of City Property

    Maxim Gaman.

    In total, 499 buildings in the North-Eastern Administrative District, in which more than 86 thousand city residents live, are included in the renovation program. As reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky, 63 houses have already been resettled in the north-east of the capital. Of these, 20 buildings are located in the Babushkinsky District, 10 each in Yuzhnoye Medvedkovo and Losinoostrovsky. City residents received modern apartments with high-quality finishing and improved repairs in accordance with the standards of the renovation program.

    Currently, 28 new buildings are being designed in the north-east of the city, and another 27 houses are under construction. Near the residential complexes there are landscaped adjacent territories, comfortable recreation areas, sports and children’s playgrounds.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin reported, that 1.2 trillion rubles have been allocated in the draft budget for three years to implement the renovation program.

    Renovation program approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. In 2023 alone, 59 new buildings in the capital were handed over for settlement and the resettlement of over 47 thousand people was ensured. The Mayor of Moscow instructed increase the pace of implementation of the renovation program has doubled.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction rates and volumes. In recent years, within the framework of the federal project “Housing” of the national project “Housing and Urban Environment” the volume of construction and commissioning of residential facilities in the capital has doubled – from three million to five to seven million square meters per year. More information about this and other national projects being implemented in Moscow can be found find out here.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A regional center called “Meeting Place “Baku”” has appeared in the north of Moscow

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the Aeroport area of the Northern Administrative District, after the reconstruction of the old Soviet cinema, the district center “Mesto Vstrechi “Baku”” appeared. It is located at the address: Usievicha Street, Building 12. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, the head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    “The area of the renovated building is more than 13 thousand square meters. It has four floors above ground and one underground. In November, they plan to open a multifunctional and cultural and leisure center for city residents, where they will be able to attend various lectures, master classes, classes in choreography, vocals, chess and other areas,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The cinema was built in 1974 according to the design of architects I.N. Volkov, E.V. Smolina and L.Ya. Fadeeva. The design of the building used motifs of traditional Azerbaijani architecture.

    Before the start of the reconstruction, an urban development plan for the land plot was prepared for an area of 0.42 hectares, she said. Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow.

    From November, a fitness club, dry cleaners, children’s goods and electronics stores, food stores, and cosmetics stores will open in the district center “Meeting Place “Baku”. In addition, restaurants and cafes will open there.

    On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, the city is paying special attention to the quality of work at sites with large numbers of citizens.

    “During each stage of reconstruction, inspectors of the Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow, together with the subordinate Center for Expertise, carried out 15 control and supervision activities. Based on the results of the final inspection, the facility received a conclusion on its compliance with the approved project. At present, the developer has issued a permit for its commissioning,” emphasized the Chairman of the Committee for State Construction Supervision of the City of Moscow

    Anton Slobodchikov.

    The program for the reconstruction of Moscow cinemas began in the spring of 2017. In accordance with it, 38 cinemas are to be renovated, and district centers of the Mesto Vstrechi network will appear in their buildings.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Orders on Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia and Türkiye to be gazetted

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Chief Executive in Council made five Orders under the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap. 112) yesterday (October 22) to implement respectively the Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements (CDTAs) that Hong Kong signed with Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Croatia and Türkiye. The Orders will be gazetted on October 25.

         “Under the CDTAs, residents of Hong Kong and the relevant tax jurisdictions will not have to pay tax twice on a single source of income. This will bring them a greater certainty on taxation liabilities and tax savings when they engage in cross-border trade and investment activities. The CDTAs can help encourage enterprises of Hong Kong to conduct business or invest in the tax jurisdictions concerned, and vice versa,” a Government spokesman said today (October 23).

         The Orders will be tabled at the Legislative Council on October 30 for negative vetting. The CDTAs will enter into force after both Hong Kong and the relevant tax jurisdictions have completed their respective ratification procedures.

         Hong Kong signed the CDTAs with Bangladesh, Croatia, Bahrain, Armenia and Türkiye in August 2023; and January, March, June and September 2024 respectively, bringing the number of tax jurisdictions that have signed CDTAs with Hong Kong to 51.  Highlights of the five new CDTAs are set out in the Annex.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Hungary and Japan suspended

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Hungary and Japan suspended
    Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Hungary and Japan suspended
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         The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (October 23) that in view of notifications from the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan about outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 and H5 avian influenza in Bács-Kiskun County in Hungary and Chiba Prefecture in Japan respectively, the CFS has instructed the trade to suspend the import of poultry meat and products (including poultry eggs) from the above-mentioned areas with immediate effect to protect public health in Hong Kong.     A CFS spokesman said that Hong Kong has currently established a protocol with Hungary for the import of poultry meat but not for poultry eggs. According to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 40 tonnes of frozen poultry meat from Hungary, and about 1 170 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 150.45 million poultry eggs from Japan in the first six months of this year.     “The CFS has contacted the Hungarian and Japanese authorities over the issues and will closely monitor information issued by the World Organisation for Animal Health and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation,” the spokesman said.

     
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  • MIL-OSI: NXP’s Advanced Trimension UWB Portfolio Hits the Road with Audi

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • NXP’s Trimension NCJ29Dx family of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) fine-ranging ICs is deployed by Audi AG to enhance smart, hands-free secure car access functionality for the OEM’s new Premium Platform Electric (PPE)
    • The Trimension NCJ29Dx family is designed to deliver the robust, precise and secure ranging and connectivity required to meet the needs of global automotive OEMs to implement smart, secure access, as standardized by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)
    • Audi’s PPE, jointly developed with Porsche, is the base for the company’s next generation of electric vehicles

    EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced that its Trimension® NCJ29Dx family, part of one of the industry’s broadest UWB portfolios, is the technology foundation for Audi’s advanced new UWB platform, delivering the precise and secure real-time localization required by leading premium car manufacturers to enable hands-free secure car access via smart mobile device and other UWB-based features. Cars featuring NXP’s Trimension UWB devices, including the Audi Q6 e-tron, will hit the road in 2024.

    Smart, secure car access leverages the fine-ranging capabilities of NXP’s extensive Trimension UWB portfolio to precisely identify the location of the driver in relation to the car, allowing the doors to be unlocked only when the driver is in close proximity to the car. Drivers can unlock and start their car hands-free using a digital key on a UWB-enabled mobile phone or wearable, which can remain in the driver’s pocket or bag.

    “Audi has long been on the leading edge of automotive technology, and this new UWB-enabled platform is no exception,” said Ulf Warschat, Head of Development Body Electronics, Audi AG. “The precise and secure real-time localization delivered by NXP’s Trimension UWB portfolio ensures that our drivers will benefit from the advanced features and capabilities, allowing them to enjoy the driving experience in a whole new way.”

    “NXP’s proven Trimension UWB platform enables OEMs to deliver new features for drivers, allowing secure and easy hands-free access to their cars, as well as supporting a variety of additional use cases like automated EV charging and more,” said Markus Staeblein, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Secure Car Access, NXP Semiconductors. “Building on our expertise and standardization efforts in bodies such as the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and the FiRa Consortium, UWB will continue to drive new enhancements to the consumer automotive experience and is quickly becoming an essential component in the automotive ecosystem.”

    The Trimension NCJ29Dx family is part of NXP’s portfolio of secure car access system solutions, which includes the NCF3340 NFC controller and the KW37 Bluetooth 5.0 Long-Range MCU. These devices are also in use by Audi as part of its new platform.

    The Trimension NCJ29Dx family enables UWB-based fine-ranging capabilities and is compliant to IEEE 802.15.4, CCC and FiRa standardization. It delivers high localization resolution and power optimization for battery-powered devices such as key fobs, while also minimizing BOM costs. Additionally, it offers maximum levels of protection against car theft through relay attacks and includes on-chip support for a wide range of cryptographic operations.

    The Trimension NCJ29Dx family is part of one of the industry’s broadest UWB portfolios, which features devices suitable for both automotive and mobile, IoT or industrial applications. This includes devices like the Trimension NCJ29D6, which integrates UWB fine ranging with UWB radar capabilities to allow OEMs to address multiple use cases with a single system, including smart, secure car access, child presence detection, intrusion alert, kick sensing and more.

    About NXP Semiconductors
    NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP’s “Brighter Together” approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $13.28 billion in 2023. Find out more at http://www.nxp.com.

    NXP, Trimension and the NXP logo are trademarks of NXP B.V. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. © 2024 NXP B.V

    For more information, please contact:

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    Phoebe Francis            Ming Yue
    Tel: +1 737-274-8177 Tel: +86 21 2205 2690
    Email: phoebe.francis@nxp.com Email: ming.yue@nxp.com

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Catch up clinics to offer children free flu vaccinations

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    All children from Reception to Year 11 are eligible for the free vaccination in school given by healthcare professionals from Vaccination UK. Each school in Wolverhampton is being visited twice, giving children who may have been off the first time around a second chance to get vaccinated.

    Parents and guardians of children who may have either missed both dates in school, or who would prefer their child to receive it in a clinic, are invited to book an appointment at one of the catch-up clinics, taking place as follows: 

    • Saturday 9 November, 9am to 2pm, Bingley Family Hub, Norfolk Road WV3 0JE 
    • Saturday 23 November, 9am to 2pm, Dove Family Hub, Grangefield Close, Ryefield WV8 1XF 
    • Saturday 30 November, 9am to 2pm, Whitmore Reans Family Hub, Lansdowne Road WV1 4AL 
    • Saturday 11 January, 10am to 2pm, Biz Space, Planetary Road, WV13 3SW

    Appointments must be booked in advance by contacting Vaccination UK on 01902 200077. There are also clinics taking place in Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall – call Vaccination UK for more details of these.

    For the majority of children, the vaccine can be given via a nasal spray. For children who require a pork gelatine free alternative, or who are unable to have the nasal spray for medical reasons, an injectable vaccination is available on request.

    John Denley, Wolverhampton’s Director of Public Health, said: “Flu can be deadly and easily spread by children and adults. The free vaccine is the best way to protect your children and other family members, particularly more vulnerable relatives like grandparents or those with underlying health conditions, from becoming ill because of the flu.

    “The vaccination is quick and safe and it’s also needle free for most children because it can be given via a nasal spray, rather than via injection. If your child has missed out on their vaccination in school, or you’d rather take them to a clinic, please book an appointment at one of the catch up clinics being held in the coming weeks.”

    Children aged 2 and 3, and children with some long term health conditions, are also eligible for the nasal spray, with their vaccinations given at their local GP surgery. Parents and carers are encouraged to contact their GP if they haven’t yet received an invitation.

    To find out more about the flu vaccine for children, read the answers to frequently asked questions and enjoy the four exciting Flu Fighters stories for children, Flu Fighters Versus Chilly, Achy and Snotty, Flu Fighters in The Battle of Planet Bogey, Flu Fighters in Close Encounters of the Germed Kind and Flu Fighters on a Vacc-tastic Voyage, please visit Bugbusters.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bank “RUSSIA” is among the most reliable credit organizations

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    10/23/2024

    Bank “RUSSIA” is among the most reliable credit organizations

    In October, Bank “ROSSIYA” took 13th place in the rating of the most reliable credit organizations in the country, according to a study by the financial service “Bankiros”.

    When compiling rating Analysts take into account the volume and quality of assets, deposits, loans and capital. Liquidity and long-term creditworthiness indicators of banks are also taken into account.

    The study is conducted based on data from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The main criterion for evaluation is the ability of a specific institution to fully fulfill its obligations to both individuals and legal entities.

    The reliability of Bank “ROSSIYA” is supported by assessments of authoritative rating agencies. In 2024, the Bank received confirmation of credit ratings from Expert RA at the ruAA level and from ACRA at the AA- (RU) level with a stable outlook.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dialogue of power engineers: a strategic session with Rosatom State Corporation was held at the Polytechnic University

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    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    A strategic session on interaction with the State Corporation Rosatom was held at the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU. Its participants — representatives of the university, scientific institutions and industrial enterprises — discussed promising areas in power engineering, mechanical engineering and digital technologies.

    Acting Vice-Rector for Prospective Projects of SPbPU Maria Vrublevskaya gave a welcoming speech. She spoke about the successful model of interaction between the university and industrial partners, which allows training unique personnel and creating developments necessary for the technological sovereignty of the country.

    Serious, large-scale tasks now really require a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, which our university can provide, – says Maria Vrublevskaya. – The Polytechnic University has many areas, opportunities, a solid material base, equipment. We cooperate with a huge number of research institutes and departments, and also maintain contacts with industry. We know where to get resources, so the main thing for us is trust and tasks from the industry, for which we are ready to assemble teams and competencies, and solve interesting cases.

    Director of the Department for Support of New Businesses of Rosatom State Corporation Dmitry Baidarov expressed hope that the results of the strategic session will be able to present specific tasks and ways to solve them for both parties.

    Rosatom is a geographically distributed company that requires a large personnel reserve both in cities of federal significance and in other regions of the country, – noted Dmitry Baydarov. – Our goal is not only to hire graduates of Rosatom’s flagship universities, but also to ensure that those specialists come to us who want and can realize themselves with us. Another area that is interesting and necessary for Rosatom: we simply must have our own technologies that ensure our energy and resource security and technological sovereignty. This is required to solve the problems set before the nuclear industry.

    Director of the Institute of Power Engineering Viktor Barskov introduced the guests to the work of the departments, the implemented projects of the Priority 2030 program, and educational solutions. It is planned to create design bureaus, new educational products, and expand the laboratory and technical base of the institute. All activities are closely related to the needs of the industry: the university develops unique solutions due to its flexibility and multidisciplinary nature.

    The section “Digital Solutions in Energy and Engineering” featured reports from representatives of leading energy and engineering companies JSC TVEL, JSC Consyst-OS and JSC NPO KIS. Modern technologies for improving the efficiency of energy equipment and promising areas of IT in nuclear energy were discussed.

    At the section “Reliability and durability of equipment”, representatives of the companies “AEM-technologies” and “OKBM Afrikantov” presented reports on extending the service life of unique designs, as well as on training engineering personnel for the implementation of high-tech projects.

    The section “Nuclear Medicine” was devoted to the possibilities of cooperation between SPbPU and the V. G. Khlopin Radium Institute in the field of scientific and technological developments for medical applications of nuclear technologies.

    Participants of the section “Reliability and Durability. Power Engineering” discussed scientific and technological solutions for upgrading equipment and increasing its reliability with the participation of specialists from JSC NPO CNIITMASH and JSC Atomenergomash. During the discussion, several areas of interest to representatives of both Polytechnic University and Rosatom were identified: joint work on standards, additive technologies, and the development of domestic software. In the educational area, participants discussed joint laboratories, basic departments, and the Digital Engineering PISH. The moderator of the section, Director of the Higher School of Power Engineering Alena Aleshina, summing up the results, emphasized that the leitmotif of the meeting was the issue of personnel: training young specialists, developing the infrastructure for their training, and additional education to improve their qualifications.

    Participants in the “Electric Power Industry” section, moderated by the Director of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Power Engineering Alexander Kalyutik, highlighted several topics related to digitalization in the energy sector: digital technologies and digital modeling, their use in the design, operation and optimization of energy facilities, and the integration of digital models into existing solutions of Rosatom State Corporation.

    Associate Professor of the Higher School of Atomic Energy and Technical Establishment Irina Anikin summarized the results of the section, noting the existing problems in her report and proposing their solutions. For example, the insufficient competence of operating personnel in the field of digital technologies can be improved with the help of training simulators, and the low awareness of students and teachers about the software products of the Rosatom State Corporation – by introducing them into the educational process.

    Participants in the section “Electrical Equipment. Testing and Engineering” moderated by Professor of the Higher School of High-Voltage Power Engineering Vasily Titkov highlighted several topics in communication with industrial partners: adaptation of educational programs to the goals and objectives of Rosatom State Corporation enterprises and import substitution of power electrical equipment and software.

    According to the participants, the solution to the problem of the gap between the results of the university’s research and the lack of effective mechanisms for their commercialization could be the organization of an application campaign to search for and select ideas and projects for IE and their subsequent examination at the Institute for Technology Transfer of JSC Rosatom RDS, which will certainly increase the efficiency of technology transfer and developments.

    Understanding the demands of the industry helps to adjust the direction of work in the educational and scientific spheres, – Director of the Institute of Energy Viktor Barskov is sure. – The development of innovative solutions is possible only with constant dialogue, which was proven by today’s event. The solutions presented in various sections today can be implemented tomorrow, since such a pace is set by the constantly developing industry in the era of digitalization.

    Read more about the session aton the website of the Institute of Energy.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: 26th OLAF Digital Forensics and Analysts training

    Source: European Anti-Fraud Offfice

    The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is pleased to inform you that the 26th OLAF Digital Forensics and Analysts training session is taking place between 25-29 November in Prague, Czech Republic.

    This training is financed by the European Union Anti-Fraud Programme (UAFP) (2021-2027). This programme is implemented by the European Commission (OLAF). It was established to promote activities to combat fraud affecting the EU’s financial interests.

    120 applicants working for Law Enforcement Agencies in Member States, acceding and candidate countries, EFTA/EEA countries, countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy and certain countries with which the European Union has concluded an agreement on mutual assistance in customs matters, were selected to participate in this event.

    The following trainings will be delivered:

    1. Linux Forensics Intermediate 

    2. Live Data Forensics 

    3. Cloud Forensics 

    4. Mobile Phone Forensics Intermediate 

    5. Magnet Axiom Examinations AX200

    6. Open Source Intelligence Analytics

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Federal Council adopts second voluntary report on international humanitarian law implementation by Switzerland

    Source: Switzerland – Federal Council in English

    At its meeting on 23 October 2024, the Federal Council adopted Switzerland’s second voluntary report on its implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL), against a very different global backdrop from when the first report was published. The implementation of IHL is essential in order to preserve a minimum of humanity in armed conflicts. Switzerland’s commitment to IHL remains steadfast despite today’s changing world.

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  • MIL-OSI: Despite overwhelming hype, Jabra research finds only 26% of office workers use AI in daily work

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Workplaces believe in the power of AI, with 84% of leaders saying AI can enhance work, but 82% are unprepared for integration of the tech into the workplace
    • 90% of knowledge workers wouldn’t trust AI for tasks that require human judgement or creativity
    • Workers are equally not using AI in their personal lives, with only 26% reporting regular use

    LOWELL, Mass., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jabra, a global leader in enterprise audio and video solutions, released a new report, Great ExpectAItions – Work in the Age of AI, which reveals that while many business decision-makers (84%) express high levels of trust in AI, very few office workers (26%) are using it in their daily roles due to a variety of perceived challenges. This disconnect suggests that even though leadership is optimistic about AI’s potential, they may yet lack the necessary vision or skills to effectively implement it across the workforce.

    The study, conducted among 1,800 AI decision makers surveyed across 6 countries and 4,200 employees from 14 countries, highlights that despite strong enthusiasm for AI, there is a clear disconnect between trust in the technology and its actual use in the workplace. While 85% of decision-makers express high interest in AI, the vast majority (82%) acknowledge they need to better understand how AI can improve workplace efficiency.

    Additionally, although 54% of employees believe AI can improve their work and 54% feel confident in their ability to collaborate successfully with AI, there’s still a significant gap in actual adoption in regular use at work. Jabra’s data found this appears due to several perceived challenges and demographic considerations:

    • 90% of employees wouldn’t trust AI for tasks that require creativity and innovation. This reluctance isn’t just about trust, it’s also about the satisfaction that comes from being personally involved in these more meaningful tasks.
    • There’s a clear generational divide in AI adoption, with 47% of Millennials and 37% of Gen Z indicating they feel positive about AI versus only 15% of Boomers. Adoption wise, 28% of Millennials and Gen Z use AI day to day at work, versus just 15% of Boomers.
    • AI decision-makers are relatively young – 58% are between the ages of 18 and 39 – and 71% are not from the IT department.

    Paul Sephton, Head of Brand Communications at Jabra, said: “We see many organizations eager to jump on the AI wave, but some are still dancing in the dark when it comes to effective implementation and meaningful use. As tools rapidly shift toward voice-driven input rather than text alone, it’s crucial for organizations to recognize how this evolution will change our interactions with AI and enhance productivity.”

    “To avoid what we call ‘AI-washing’ – simply jumping on the AI bandwagon – organizations must carefully evaluate the productivity gains that AI can offer and actively involve their employees in this journey. At Jabra, we believe in harnessing the power of AI not just to enhance productivity, but to foster a more connected and capable workforce, driving innovation and collaboration at every level.”

    Read more and download full report here:

    https://www.jabra.com/thought-leadership/ai-at-work

    Note to Editors
    The Great ExpectAItions – Work in the Age of AI Report leveraged two quantitative surveys conducted in August 2024. The first surveyed 1800 AI decision-makers from six countries (300 per country) – USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan and India. The second surveyed 4200 knowledge workers from 14 countries (300 per country) – USA, UK, France, Germany, Poland, UAE, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, India, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong.

    PR contact
    Hayley Minardi
    Manager, PR & Communications, Jabra
    hminardi@jabra.com

    About Jabra

    Jabra is a world leading brand in audio, video and collaboration solutions – engineered to empower consumers and businesses. Proudly part of GN Group, we are committed to bringing people closer to one another and to what is important to them. Jabra engineering excellence leads the way, building on over 150 years of pioneering work within GN. This allows us to create integrated tools for contact centers, offices, and collaboration to help professionals work more productively from anywhere; and true wireless headphones and earbuds that let consumers better enjoy calls, music, and media. http://www.jabra.com

    Founded in 1869, GN Group employs more than 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in 100 countries across the world. Visit our homepage GN.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

    © 2024 GN Audio A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered trademark of GN Audio A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners (design and specifications are subject to change without notice).

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/70547059-e2bb-4ea5-866f-e1e9f844fb5b

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  • MIL-OSI: WithSecure to host an Investor Day on 22 November 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

     WithSecure Corporation, Press Release 22 October 2024 at 11.00 EEST

    WithSecure to host an Investor Day on 22 November 2024

    WithSecure invites investors and analysts to an Investor Day on 22 November 2024 at 9:00 EET. During the day WithSecure’s management will present the company’s future strategic priorities and financial targets. In addition, WithSecure will present how the company will move forward in each business area considering the new strategic priorities and financial targets.

    Preliminary agenda for the Investor Day (Finnish time, EET):

    • 8:30-9:00 Registration and breakfast
    • 9:00-12:30 Presentations (with a coffee break)
    • 12:30-13.30 Lunch and 1-on-1 discussions

    Venue: WithSecure’s headquarters in Wood City, Välimerenkatu 1, 00180 Helsinki, Finland.

    On-site participants are requested to register by Friday 15 November 2024 by sending an email to: investor-relations@withsecure.com.

    In addition to the physical event, there will a live webcast of the presentations, starting at 9:00 EET. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions online via the chat function on the webcast platform. The webcast link will be available closer to the event on the company website.

    A recording of the event and the presentation materials will be available after the event on: Materials | Investor Relations | WithSecure™

    We warmly welcome you to WithSecure’s Investor Day 2024!

    For more information, please contact

    Laura Viita,
    Vice President, Controlling, investor relations and sustainability
    WithSecure Corporation
    +358 50 487 1044
    investor-relations@withsecure.com

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Switzerland at 2024 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington

    Source: Switzerland – Department of Finance

    Federal Councillors Karin Keller-Sutter and Guy Parmelin, accompanied by Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, will attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from 23 to 25 October 2024. A meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will also take place during the Annual Meetings. The Swiss delegation will additionally use the event for bilateral talks.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has expanded the list of sports tournaments, victory in which guarantees admission to a university without exams

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Order dated October 19, 2024 No. 2930-r

    Document

    Order dated October 19, 2024 No. 2930-r

    Winners of the CIS Games, BRICS Sports Games and the CIS Spartakiad among children with disabilities have received the right to enter universities in sports specialties without entrance exams. The order to this effect was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

    Athletes who win the three named tournaments will be able to apply for budget places in state universities without competitive tests, and also become students of non-state universities. Bachelor’s and specialist’s degree programs are available to them.

    Until now, the right to enter universities without exams for sports specialties was enjoyed by champions and prize winners of the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Deaflympic Games, as well as world champions and European champions.

    The signed order was prepared to implement the new provisions of the federal law “On Education in the Russian Federation”, which were adopted in June 2024.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: WHO – Ten additional countries in the Western Pacific Regionpledge to invest in WHO

    Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

    MANILA, 23 October 2024 – In a historic show of support, 10 more countries in the Western Pacific Region pledged to provide an additional US$ 12.1 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) through its first-ever Investment Round. This comes in addition to US$ 18 million announced by Singapore in May. The WHO Investment Round aims to secure predictable, flexible, and resilient resources for WHO’s core work over the next four years.

    The seventy-fifth session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific began on Monday with Member States formally endorsing the new regional vision Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025-2029): Working together to improve health, well-being and save lives.

    The financial commitments were made during a Special Event on the Investment Round at the Regional Committee today. Governments and partners from across Asia and the Pacific in attendance emphasized the importance of ensuring WHO has robust financing to implement its global strategy for the 2025-2028 period, the 14th General Programme of Work, which was approved by Member States at the World Health Assembly in May 2024.

    The Government of the Philippines co-hosted the Special Event and made a historic pledge of US$ 10 million to the WHO Investment Round. During his remarks, Secretary of Health Dr Teodoro J. Herbosa of the Philippines said “A robust, reliable, and sustainably funded WHO is crucial for the Western Pacific Region and the world to address inequities and inequalities in health which were amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we have taken a significant first step towards a future where health and well-being are accessible to everyone.”

    Malaysia also demonstrated its support of WHO’s work through a US$ 2 million pledge towards the Investment Round.

    In a powerful symbol of Pacific leaders’ commitment to health and WHO’s pivotal role in supporting them, eight Pacific Island countries pledged to double their funding contributions to WHO for 2025.  First-ever voluntary contributions to WHO were announced today by Papua New Guinea, and Cook Islands, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

    Speaking to the Regional Committee through a live video connection on Tuesday morning, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that to support the implementation of the Organization’s new global strategy, “we have launched the first WHO Investment Round, which aims to mobilize the sustainable and predictable resources we need to do our work. Thank you all for your commitment to promoting, providing and protecting health, for all people of the Western Pacific.”

    During the Investment Round Special Event, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, thanked Member States and partners for their pledges, which will enable the Organization to support countries more effectively.

    “The commitments made today are truly historic,” Dr Piukala said. “They include a doubling of financial contributions from several of our small island developing states, and significant sums from the Philippines and Malaysia.

    “It’s a sign of governments’ confidence in WHO as their partner in health, and a recognition of the need for sustainable financing in order to deliver on the vision of weaving health for families, communities and societies in the Western Pacific,” he said.

    Prior to the meeting, WHO launched the document All for Health, Health for All: WHO Investment Case 2025-28 Western Pacific to capture the impact of a fully-funded Western Pacific Region over the next four years.

    Partners joined Members States in statements of support for WHO. Organizations including the Asian Development Bank, the Institute of Philanthropy and Temasek Trust committed to working closely with WHO during the next four years. Earlier this month, the Institute of Philanthropy made a US$10 million pledge to the Investment Round during the World Health Summit in Berlin, following a $1.2 million pledge in May at the World Health Assembly. The Temasek Foundation also pledged $10 million on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in September.

    “We are off to a great start for the Investment Round in the Western Pacific based on today’s event,” said Dr Piukala. “Today we also heard that we should expect to see more countries and partners stepping up to provide additional resources in the coming weeks.”

    With a fully and sustainably funded operating budget for 2025–2028, WHO will be better able to tackle emergencies and outbreaks that jeopardize health security and threaten lives, reduce the burden of both infectious diseases and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and continue working to improve the health and well-being of everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

    Launched at the World Health Assembly in May 2024, the Investment Round aims to mobilize contributions that are flexible and thereby aligned with WHO’s strategy as approved by its Member States, predictably provided at the start of the four-year programme cycle to enable strategic decision-making, and resilient in that they will derive from a larger, more diverse set of donors.

    WHO’s Investment Round will culminate at the G20 leaders’ summit chaired by Brazilian President Lula da Silva next month.

    Notes:

    The seventy-fifth session of the Western Pacific Regional Committee began on 21 October and runs through 25 October at WHO’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila, Philippines. The agenda (https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/wpro—documents/regional-committee/session-75/wpr-rc75-01-provisional-agenda.pdf ) and timetable (https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/wpro—documents/regional-committee/session-75/tentative-timetable_rc75.pdf ) are available online. A livestream of proceedings, all other official documents, as well as fact sheets and videos on the issues to be addressed can be accessed here. https://www.who.int/westernpacific/about/governance/regional-committee/session-75

    Working with 194 Member States across six regions, WHO is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for public health. Each WHO region has a regional committee – a governing body composed of ministers of health and senior officials from Member States. Each regional committee meets annually to agree on health actions and to chart priorities for WHO’s work.

    The WHO Western Pacific Region is home to more than 1.9 billion people across 37 countries and areas: American Samoa (United States of America), Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam (United States of America), Hong Kong SAR (China), Japan, Kiribati, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Nauru, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Niue, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Pitcairn Islands (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), the Republic of Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Viet Nam, Wallis and Futuna (France).

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) – 23 October 2024

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

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    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWlUy6vEdWo

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 23 October 2024

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqvw5q64AtM

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Emergency beds for people experiencing rough sleeping this winter

    Source: City of Oxford

    As the nights get colder and longer, Oxford City Council has confirmed how it will offer emergency beds to people experiencing rough sleeping this winter.  

    The Council activates its severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) during freezing weather.  

    While the Council commissions St Mungo’s to deliver an intensive outreach service helping people off the streets all year round, not everyone is usually entitled to support – for example, people from abroad with no right to claim benefits or housing. 

    Other people experiencing rough sleeping may have previously refused all offers of support or have returned to the streets even though they have accommodation available to them.  

    SWEP is emergency accommodation for anyone experiencing rough sleeping. 

    The Council will activate SWEP on every night the Met Office forecasts freezing overnight temperatures. It will also use its discretion to open emergency beds in other severe weather conditions. 

    These can include snow on the ground, sub-zero ‘feels like’ temperatures or a warmer night in the middle of a prolonged freezing spell.  

    SWEP provision 

    Working with a range of partners, the Council has secured a minimum of 41 bed spaces in Oxford.  

    SWEP was activated on 24 nights last winter, providing 534 stays for 104 different people. The number of people accessing a SWEP bed on any one night ranged from 15 to 34.  

    While weekly estimates for the number of people sleeping rough are now typically in the mid-40s, not everyone will accept the offer of an emergency bed and others will already have accommodation available to them.  

    The Council therefore believes there will be enough SWEP beds to meet likely demand. Contingency plans are in place to provide more spaces if the need arises.  

    Accessing SWEP  

    The St Mungo’s outreach and assessment team will allocate SWEP beds to people experiencing rough sleeping during the day – letting them know where and when they need to go.  

    People who have not been allocated a SWEP bed in advance will be able to present at O’Hanlon House between 11 pm and midnight.  

    One of the SWEP venues is suitable for people with dogs and St Mungo’s can also arrange free kennels if necessary. Kennels must be arranged in advance and are not available on the night.  

    Find out more about how SWEP works on the Council website 

    Comment  

    Councillor Linda Smith, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, said: “Nobody should have to sleep rough in Oxford and SWEP provides a lifeline for people at risk during freezing winter weather. SWEP also gives us another chance to offer the support they might need to leave the streets behind for good.  

    “SWEP relies on people in Oxford’s homelessness services stepping up and taking on extra shifts on top of their day jobs, and I’m grateful for everyone who will help us deliver this vital service.  

    “St Mungo’s works intensively with people on the streets and will allocate SWEP rooms during the day, telling them how to access the service and where and when to go. If you are concerned about someone experiencing rough sleeping, please contact the outreach team.”   

    How to report concern about someone experiencing rough sleeping  

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