Author: Asianet Pakistan

LUANDA, ANGOLA – EQS Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional logistics, improve mobility and boost the country’s economic growth.

The process initiated today arises within the scope of Presidential Order No. 210/23, of August 29, which authorizes the opening of the tender for the award of concession contracts for the management, operation and maintenance of these terminals, for a period of 20 years.

Within 40 working days after the publication of the public tender notice in Jornal de Angola, investors interested in developing and optimizing the operation of these public assets can submit their proposals, in accordance with the requirements and factors set out in the documents of the procedure defined by the Ministry of Transport.

Connected to Luanda and ports in neighboring countries, Cabinda and Soyo are central hubs in maritime and river trade in the northern region, linking cities, populations and companies from different sectors, including oil.

In addition to the development of the cabotage sector in Northern Angola, the management of the concession will allow the creation of jobs, the improvement of freight and passenger transport logistics, and a better use of existing resources, ensuring a more competitive and sustainable operation, in line with efficiency and sustainability policies in the transport sector. in Angola.

The launching ceremony of the Tender for the Concession of the Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo was chaired by the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors, Rui Carreira.

More information about the competitors and proposals is available on the website https://www.Mintrans-Tenders.ao 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Transport of Angola. 

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Image Caption (1): Secretary of State for the Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors – Rui Paulo de Andrade Teles Carreira

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Image Caption (2): Soyo Multipurpose Terminal

LUANDA, ANGOLA – EQS Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Cabinda and in the River Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Port of Soyo. This strategic initiative aims to strengthen regional logistics, improve mobility and boost the country’s economic growth.

The process initiated today arises within the scope of Presidential Order No. 210/23, of August 29, which authorizes the opening of the tender for the award of concession contracts for the management, operation and maintenance of these terminals, for a period of 20 years.

Within 40 working days after the publication of the public tender notice in Jornal de Angola, investors interested in developing and optimizing the operation of these public assets can submit their proposals, in accordance with the requirements and factors set out in the documents of the procedure defined by the Ministry of Transport.

Connected to Luanda and ports in neighboring countries, Cabinda and Soyo are central hubs in maritime and river trade in the northern region, linking cities, populations and companies from different sectors, including oil.

In addition to the development of the cabotage sector in Northern Angola, the management of the concession will allow the creation of jobs, the improvement of freight and passenger transport logistics, and a better use of existing resources, ensuring a more competitive and sustainable operation, in line with efficiency and sustainability policies in the transport sector. in Angola.

The launching ceremony of the Tender for the Concession of the Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo was chaired by the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors, Rui Carreira.

More information about the competitors and proposals is available on the website https://www.Mintrans-Tenders.ao 

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Image Caption (1): Secretary of State for the Civil Aviation, Maritime and Port Sectors – Rui Paulo de Andrade Teles Carreira

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Image Caption (2): Soyo Multipurpose Terminal

AI-Media and AudioShake Partnership

AI-Media, the global leader in AI-powered language technology and solutions, is thrilled to announce an advanced partnership with AudioShake, a pioneering audio technology company specializing in sound separation. This partnership will enhance AI-Media’s LEXI Voice solution, creating a fully automated, high-quality mix with real-time AI voice translation – setting a new industry standard for live broadcast audio.

NEW YORK, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-Media, the global leader in AI-powered language technology and solutions, is thrilled to announce an advanced partnership with AudioShake, a pioneering audio technology company specializing in sound separation. This partnership will enhance AI-Media’s LEXI Voice solution, creating a fully automated, high-quality mix with real-time AI voice translation – setting a new industry standard for live broadcast audio.

AudioShake’s state-of-the-art technology can isolate dialogue from noisy environments such as live sports, music concerts, and news feeds. This capability will enable AI-Media to separate and clean up mixed sports audio – including commentary and stadium sounds – and re-mix it with a new translated commentary voice using LEXI Voice. The result: a high-quality, natural-sounding broadcast experience that preserves the original background sounds while delivering accurate real-time translation in multiple languages. Together, their technologies create a market-leading solution that redefines what’s possible in live multilingual broadcasting.

Key Benefits of the Partnership:

• Enhanced Audio Clarity – AudioShake can isolate commentary from noisy backgrounds, ensuring LEXI Voice delivers clean, high-quality translated audio.
• Seamless Integration – Works with LEXI Voice’s advanced AI audio mixing and ducking features in both stereo and 5.1 professional mixes.
• Fully Automated Workflow – End-to-end automation covering transcription, translation, synthetic voice generation, and re-mixing for an immersive listening experience.
• New Audio Track Creation – AudioShake enables the creation of a separate clean background track, allowing LEXI Voice to insert translated commentary while preserving background sound authenticity.
• Global Accessibility – The enhanced quality will further strengthen AI-Media’s position as a leader in global sports broadcasting and live event accessibility.

“This partnership with AudioShake is a game-changer for live sports and event broadcasting,” said Tony Abrahams, CEO of AI-Media. “The ability to isolate and clean up sports commentary in real-time while delivering AI-generated translations through LEXI Voice will redefine the viewing experience for global audiences.”

AI-Media will integrate AudioShake into the company’s iCap network; the world’s largest and most secure distribution network. The first release of this new solution is scheduled for July 2025.

“We’re excited to pair our state-of-the-art voice and background isolation technology with the strength and reach of AI-Media’s captioning and translation capabilities,” said Jessica Powell, CEO of AudioShake. “Together we’re enabling broadcasters to make live events accessible to viewers around the world.”

About AI-Media
Founded in Australia in 2003, AI-Media is a pioneering technology company specializing in AI language and captioning workflow solutions. As a global leader, AI-Media provides high-quality AI-powered live and recorded captioning and translation technology and solutions to a diverse range of customers and markets worldwide. For the first time in February 2024, AI-Media unveiled groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional more expensive human workflows. With deep industry experience and sophisticated AI technology to create solutions which streamline and simplify processes, AI-Media empowers leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies globally to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity of their content. AI-Media (ASX: AIM) commenced trading on the ASX on 15 September 2020. Visit AI-MEDIA.TV

About AudioShake
AudioShake separates sounds to make audio more editable, accessible, and useful. The pioneering technology is used across a wide range of entertainment and speech workflows–from clean speech and music extraction from noisy environments through to immersive mixing, localization, M&E separation, and more. Named to TIME’s Best Inventions list and winner of NAB’s Pilot Innovation Challenge, the company’s B2B sound separation and lyric transcription technology is used by major labels, film studios, streaming platforms, and speech technology companies. Visit Audioshake.ai

AI-Media Links:

• AI-Media: AI-Media: AI-Powered Captioning Technology & Solutions
• LEXI Voice: LEXI Voice | Break Language Barriers & Grow Your Revenue
• iCap: iCap Cloud Network: Reliable Caption Delivery Worldwide
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-media-tv/

AudioShake Links:

• https://twitter.com/AudioShakeAI
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/audioshake/
• https://www.facebook.com/AudioShakeAI/
• https://www.instagram.com/audioshakeai/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@audioshakeai
• https://www.youtube.com/@AudioShakeAI

Further Information:
Ai-Media
Fiona Habben, Head of Global Marketing
[email protected]

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Kazuyasu Adachi joins as General Manager, APAC and President, Japan

BOSTON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced changes to its executive leadership in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Kazuyasu Adachi joined Anaqua as General Manager, APAC and President, Japan, responsible for leading all of the company’s commercial activities in Japan and Asia-Pacific as well as serving as a member of Anaqua’s global executive team. These changes come as the company continues on its steady path of long-term growth and investment in the region.

Kazuyasu has over 30 years of experience in the IP industry. At Panasonic Holdings Corporation, he held various management positions over 25 years, including serving as President and Representative Director of Panasonic IP Management Co., Ltd. He also played a key role at Suntory Holdings Limited, where he was involved in a broad range of IP activities, including the strategic management and utilization of intellectual property to drive new business creation. His expertise further extends to global IP management and IP dispute resolution across Europe, the United States and Asia, including South Korea and China, in addition to Japan.

Kazuyasu holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering from Osaka University in Japan, where he also completed a master’s degree in the same field. He also holds a Master of Arts in practicing management from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree from Kindai University in Japan. Currently, Kazuyasu resides in Tokyo during the week and spends weekends with his family in Kobe. He enjoys playing golf, a passion he has pursued since his university days.

“I am excited to join Anaqua, a company I have known for many years as a client and IP professional,” said Kazuyasu. “It is an honor to lead Anaqua Japan and the broader APAC region into the next stage of growth and deliver the innovative, mission-critical solutions that IP professionals require.”

CEO Justin Crotty commented: “We are delighted to have appointed Kazuyasu-san to lead Anaqua’s Japan and APAC business. His deep IP knowledge and technology experience along with his familiarity with Anaqua will allow him to partner with our industry-leading clients in the region and provide strong leadership for our team. I am very proud of our business in Japan and the continued opportunity in the APAC region. I am excited for what is yet to come.”

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over two million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Kyoko Tsurumi
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Anaqua
[email protected]

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – EQS Newswire – 1 April 2025 – iSON Xperiences (www.iSONXperiences.com), a global leader in AI-powered digital customer experience (CX) and BPO solutions, has appointed Ricardo Langwieder as its Chief Sales Officer. Ricardo will join the executive committee and lead the company’s global expansion, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships.

With over 25 years of international corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Ricardo is a recognized expert in customer experience (CX), digital transformation, and business process outsourcing (BPO). He has held leadership roles at global companies such as Alorica, Majorel, EXL, Stream, and Philips, driving high-impact growth and transformation initiatives. A key proponent of offshoring and nearshoring businesses into Africa, he has been instrumental in positioning the region as a hub for high-quality, cost-effective CX solutions.

“We are excited to welcome Ricardo to iSON Xperiences,” said Vitul Kwatra, CEO of iSON Xperiences. “As we continue to evolve with AI-powered digital CX and BPO solutions, Ricardo’s expertise in offshoring CX operations to Africa and his strategic vision will be pivotal. His leadership will strengthen our market expansion, create value for clients, and reinforce Africa’s role as a key player in the CX industry.”

Ricardo has played a significant role in attracting international clients and investments to Africa, advocating for its potential as a global CX and BPO hub. His expertise in structuring offshore delivery models and scaling BPO operations aligns with iSON Xperiences’ mission to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable economic impact.

“I am thrilled to be joining iSON Xperiences at such a transformative stage,” said Ricardo Langwieder, Chief Sales Officer. “The company’s dedication to AI-driven CX innovation, its strong African presence, and client-centric approach set it apart. I look forward to leveraging my experience in offshoring and nearshoring to drive business growth, expand global influence, and contribute to economic opportunities across the region.”

Ricardo’s appointment underscores iSON Xperiences’ commitment to attracting top industry talent and reinforcing its leadership in AI-powered CX solutions across global markets.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of iSON Xperiences.

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Image Caption: Ricardo Langwieder- Global Chief Sales Officer

About iSON Xperiences

iSON Xperiences is a global leader in AI-driven Customer Experience solutions, empowering businesses with intelligent automation, data-driven insights, and digital transformation. Operating in 22 countries with 18,000 professionals, iSON specializes in Telecom, BFSI, Healthcare, Fintech, and Retail—driving business growth, operational efficiency, and CX innovation across Africa, the Middle East, UK, France, US and India.