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Anaqua Appoints Justin P. Crotty as CEO succeeding Bob Romeo

BOSTON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, announced today that Bob Romeo will retire as of April 1, 2025 and Justin P. Crotty will succeed him as CEO.  Romeo, who has been leading the company for ten years, will participate in Anaqua’s continued growth as an investor and by serving on Anaqua’s Board of Directors.

Crotty joined Anaqua in 2016 as Chief Financial Officer and was appointed COO in 2018, a role in which he currently serves. During his tenure, he has overseen critical functions such as hosting and commercial operations and led and successfully integrated ten acquisitions to deliver on Anaqua’s value proposition as an integrated platform for its clients. In addition to operating responsibilities, he will continue to serve on the board under new owners Nordic Capital. Furthermore, Crotty spends time as an executive sponsor for clients and prospects, and is a board member at Copyright Clearance Center, the largest, voluntary collective rights organization worldwide.

Prior to Anaqua, Crotty was a Partner at management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman, advising private equity and corporate clients on growth and M&A initiatives involving software, information and services businesses. Crotty also held senior positions in private equity, investment banking and corporate development working in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

Crotty said of his appointment: “It is an honor to lead Anaqua in partnership with our incredible leadership team, employees, and clients. Anaqua has thrived under Bob’s leadership, and we are looking forward to our next phase of growth with our new owners, Nordic Capital. With Nordic Capital’s support, we will further enhance our technology-driven solutions, accelerate our global presence, and drive operational excellence, all of which are for the ultimate benefit of our clients.”

Commented Bob Romeo: “I am proud and honored to have served Anaqua for the past decade. Anaqua is a fantastic business with the best clients, the industry’s most talented employees, and a very bright future. I have had the privilege of working alongside Justin on a daily basis for nearly ten years. His knowledge of the business, commitment to clients, success in building high-performing teams, and business acumen, uniquely position him to take Anaqua to new heights. I am excited for Anaqua’s next chapter.”

“Bob Romeo has done outstanding work in positioning Anaqua as a leading provider of innovation and IP management technology solutions. Under his leadership, the company has built a strong track record of success, earning the trust of top US brands and leading patent holders. As we transition into the next phase of Anaqua’s journey, we’re excited to collaborate with Justin P. Crotty. The board is confident in his ability to drive growth as Anaqua continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for innovation-driven industries,” said Fredrik Näslund, Partner and Head of Technology & Payments at Nordic Capital Advisors.

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, Asia, and Australia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on Anaqua’s LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Nancy Hegarty
VP, Marketing
Anaqua
617-375-2655
[email protected]

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Falcon Plans to Invest USD 100 Million to Upgrade Its Facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai

Falcon Plans to Invest USD 100 Million to Upgrade Its Facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai

Falcon MRO

Falcon Plans to Invest USD 100 Million to Upgrade Its Facilities at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Falcon’s 13,705 sq.m. aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility (MRO), located at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai, is equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to service a wide range of aircraft, including models as large as the Airbus A380.

In 2024, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted CAR 145 approval for launching its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in the UAE. Falcon also received GCAA CAR PART V Chapter 3 (CAR 145) certificate as an Approved Maintenance Organisation. Aircraft types include Bombardier Challenger and Embraer.

By 2030, the company plans to invest over USD 100 million to further upgrade the facility and add a new private jet terminal. By then, Al Maktoum International Airport is set to become the world’s busiest hub capacity for up to 260 million passengers.

Mr. Sultan Rashit Abdulla Rashit Al Shene, Founder & Chairman of Alex Group Investments, the parent company of Falcon, commented: “We are exceptionally pleased with the growth of Falcon Technic. Today, we employ more than 80 professionals at our MRO committed to delivering excellent services to our growing client base.”

About Falcon

Falcon is a premier aviation service provider, dedicated to delivering unparalleled luxury, safety, and convenience across all facets of private aviation. It comprises four brands: Falcon Luxe is a fleet of modern private jets available for global charter; Falcon Elite is an international network of luxurious private terminals (FBOs), Falcon Technic offers a full suite of MRO services; Falcon Flight Support ensures that every flight is seamless. From intuitive technology to discreet, anticipatory service, we obsess over the details, so you don’t have to. Discover more at flyfalcon.com, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Media Inquiries

Oleg Kafarov
Group Director – Brand Marketing
Alex Group Investment
[email protected]

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Synchronoss Unveils Capsyl Cloud at MWC Barcelona – A Turn-Key Personal Cloud Solution for Global Operators

Empowering Mobile Operators and Service Providers to
Rapidly Launch and Monetize Consumer Cloud Services

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (“Synchronoss”) (NASDAQ: SNCR), a global leader in personal cloud solutions, today introduced Capsyl Cloud™, a new turn-key personal cloud platform designed for mobile operators and broadband service providers worldwide. Capsyl Cloud expands Synchronoss’s cloud portfolio, enabling service providers to launch secure, scalable, and revenue-generating personal cloud services with minimal deployment time.

Synchronoss will showcase live demonstrations of Capsyl Cloud at MWC Barcelona in Executive Suite [3A19EX], providing a first-hand look at how operators can rapidly deploy and monetize branded cloud services.

Capsyl Cloud is a secure, cross-platform personal cloud solution that allows users to store, manage, and protect their digital content across all devices—including photos, videos, documents, audio, contacts, and messages. With seamless integration across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops, Capsyl Cloud provides a consistent, hassle-free user experience.

Capsyl Cloud goes beyond storage—it leverages AI-powered tools to enhance how users organize, relive, and optimize their digital memories. Advanced AI capabilities include:

  • Memories – AI-curated memories that automatically surface meaningful photos and videos.
  • Intelligent Search & Organization – AI powered categorization and metadata tagging for effortless content discovery.
  • Content Cleanup & Space Saver – Detects duplicates, blurry images, and redundant files to free up storage.
  • Genius AI Tools – Enhances images, upscales resolution, restores color, and applies dynamic visual effects.

By integrating these AI-driven capabilities, Capsyl Cloud offers a smarter, more compelling personal cloud experience—helping users engage with their memories in new ways.

Capsyl Cloud has been refined through extensive beta testing since 2022, leveraging the proven technology, scalability, and infrastructure of Synchronoss Personal Cloud—the trusted white-label cloud solution used by service providers, supporting over 11 million users worldwide.

A turn-key platform, Capsyl Cloud requires minimal capital expenditure, allowing service providers to easily deploy a proven, feature-rich, and highly scalable personal cloud solution. It significantly accelerates time to market to introduce a personal cloud solution as a complement to other voice, data, and value-added services. Capsyl Cloud also offers the flexibility to deploy and monetize personal cloud services through tiered storage plans, bundles, freemium and premium offerings.

“Mobile operators worldwide are looking for new ways to differentiate, drive revenue, and enhance customer loyalty,” said Jeff Miller, President and CEO of Synchronoss. “Capsyl Cloud provides a powerful, turn-key solution that allows service providers to rapidly launch premium personal cloud services—without the burden of heavy infrastructure investment. As digital content consumption accelerates, we’re excited to help operators capture this growing demand and deliver a seamless, secure cloud experience for users to protect and relive their most treasured moments.”

Telkomsel, Indonesia’s largest mobile network operator, is the first to deploy Capsyl Cloud, making this solution available to millions of Telkomsel’s prepaid and post-paid subscribers. Lesley Simpson, VP Digital Lifestyle at Telkomsel, stated, “Telkomsel is always striving to provide a range of cloud solutions that make our customers’ daily lives easier. With Capsyl Cloud Storage by Synchronoss, customers can store and manage their photos, videos, and other important content more securely and conveniently. We hope this service will be a practical solution for those who want to ensure their precious memories are well-preserved and can be easily shared at any time.”

Following Telkomsel’s successful deployment, Synchronoss anticipates strong demand for Capsyl Cloud in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Operators in these regions are actively seeking revenue-generating cloud services to increase ARPU, reduce churn, and strengthen customer engagement.

Capsyl Cloud adheres to the highest industry standards for data security, privacy, and compliance, ensuring that user content remains protected and accessible across devices.

Learn More:

Capsyl Cloud on Synchronoss: www.synchronoss.com/capsyl
Official Capsyl Website: www.capsyl.com

Follow Capsyl Cloud on Social Media:

Instagram: Capsyl_Cloud
LinkedIn: Capsyl Showcase
TikTok: @CapsylCloud
Capsyl Indonesia: Capsyl Indonesia Portal

About Synchronoss

Synchronoss Technologies (Nasdaq: SNCR), a global leader in personal Cloud solutions, empowers service providers to establish secure and meaningful connections with their subscribers. Our SaaS Cloud platform simplifies onboarding processes and fosters subscriber engagement using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and other advanced features, resulting in enhanced revenue streams, reduced expenses, and faster time-to-market. Millions of subscribers trust Synchronoss to safeguard their most cherished memories and important digital content. Explore how our Cloud-focused solutions redefine the way you connect with your digital world at www.synchronoss.com.

Media Relations Contact:
Domenick Cilea
Springboard
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
Brian Denyeau / Ryan Gardella
ICR INC.
[email protected]
[email protected]

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TikTok insights now available within the Meltwater platform

Meltwater joins TikTok Marketing Partners Program

SAN FRANCISCO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, today announced new TikTok insights in the Meltwater platform. Through TikTok’s new Mentions and Discovery API, TikTok insights and trends are now available for teams who want to tap into trending content, track mentions, and engage with fans on the platform. With these integrations, Meltwater now offers a full suite of TikTok insights across paid, earned, and owned.

In addition, Meltwater has earned the TikTok Marketing Partner badge and is now listed as one of TikTok’s Official Content & Community Management Partners, evidence of the strong collaboration between TikTok and Meltwater as well as Meltwater’s commitment to providing customers with the most comprehensive and compliant solution in the market.

Meltwater’s suite of solutions now offers owned, organic and paid TikTok capabilities, allowing teams to:

  • Monitor brand mentions within posts and comments, allowing a more complete, unified approach to tracking TikTok content performance. For the first time, teams can see brand mentions across organic video posts—with hashtag, comment and reply tracking coming soon—enabling them to discover creators, optimize content and campaigns, and engage with fans on the platform.
  • Highlight trending hashtags and stay on top of what audiences are watching on TikTok with TikTok’s Trending Hashtag in Monitor. With the ability to filter by region, time, and category, users are now able to align their content with the conversations driving the platform, tapping into trends and increasing their reach.
  • Spark high-performing TikTok posts directly from Meltwater’s social media management tool, Engage. Leverage Spark Ads reporting to track metrics like views, shares, and likes—helping users measure the impact of their sparked posts in one place.

With these additions to Meltwater’s listening capabilities, teams can take the guesswork out of building their TikTok presence and connecting with audiences on the platform, optimizing campaigns with data and insights.

“We know that consumers are increasingly turning to online platforms to learn about brands and make purchasing decisions, which makes it crucial for businesses to know how audiences are engaging with their brands online. We’re thrilled to roll out new TikTok insights for teams to analyze mentions and performance, and create targeted strategies on the back of them,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater.

“At TikTok, we are always looking for ways to make it easier for brands to create engaging content that resonates with their communities,” said Melissa Yang, Head of Ecosystem Partnerships, TikTok. “Our Content and Community Management partners continue to provide marketers with powerful tools to streamline content creation, optimize engagement, and gain deeper insights. With enhanced capabilities in trend discovery, audience interaction, creator collaboration, and performance analysis, these partners help brands develop impactful content strategies and drive meaningful connections with their communities.”

This announcement comes on the heels of other significant investments into Meltwater’s content sources, including adding social listening for Snapchat, providing premium content from Bloomberg, expanding its partnership with X, and providing access to Reddit’s extended firehose, all in the goal of capturing the most content and conversations in the market.

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Costello
[email protected]

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

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TikTok insights now available within the Meltwater platform

Meltwater joins TikTok Marketing Partners Program

SAN FRANCISCO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, today announced new TikTok insights in the Meltwater platform. Through TikTok’s new Mentions and Discovery API, TikTok insights and trends are now available for teams who want to tap into trending content, track mentions, and engage with fans on the platform. With these integrations, Meltwater now offers a full suite of TikTok insights across paid, earned, and owned.

In addition, Meltwater has earned the TikTok Marketing Partner badge and is now listed as one of TikTok’s Official Content & Community Management Partners, evidence of the strong collaboration between TikTok and Meltwater as well as Meltwater’s commitment to providing customers with the most comprehensive and compliant solution in the market.

Meltwater’s suite of solutions now offers owned, organic and paid TikTok capabilities, allowing teams to:

  • Monitor brand mentions within posts and comments, allowing a more complete, unified approach to tracking TikTok content performance. For the first time, teams can see brand mentions across organic video posts—with hashtag, comment and reply tracking coming soon—enabling them to discover creators, optimize content and campaigns, and engage with fans on the platform.
  • Highlight trending hashtags and stay on top of what audiences are watching on TikTok with TikTok’s Trending Hashtag in Monitor. With the ability to filter by region, time, and category, users are now able to align their content with the conversations driving the platform, tapping into trends and increasing their reach.
  • Spark high-performing TikTok posts directly from Meltwater’s social media management tool, Engage. Leverage Spark Ads reporting to track metrics like views, shares, and likes—helping users measure the impact of their sparked posts in one place.

With these additions to Meltwater’s listening capabilities, teams can take the guesswork out of building their TikTok presence and connecting with audiences on the platform, optimizing campaigns with data and insights.

“We know that consumers are increasingly turning to online platforms to learn about brands and make purchasing decisions, which makes it crucial for businesses to know how audiences are engaging with their brands online. We’re thrilled to roll out new TikTok insights for teams to analyze mentions and performance, and create targeted strategies on the back of them,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater.

“At TikTok, we are always looking for ways to make it easier for brands to create engaging content that resonates with their communities,” said Melissa Yang, Head of Ecosystem Partnerships, TikTok. “Our Content and Community Management partners continue to provide marketers with powerful tools to streamline content creation, optimize engagement, and gain deeper insights. With enhanced capabilities in trend discovery, audience interaction, creator collaboration, and performance analysis, these partners help brands develop impactful content strategies and drive meaningful connections with their communities.”

This announcement comes on the heels of other significant investments into Meltwater’s content sources, including adding social listening for Snapchat, providing premium content from Bloomberg, expanding its partnership with X, and providing access to Reddit’s extended firehose, all in the goal of capturing the most content and conversations in the market.

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Costello
[email protected]

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

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TikTok insights now available within the Meltwater platform

Meltwater joins TikTok Marketing Partners Program

SAN FRANCISCO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, today announced new TikTok insights in the Meltwater platform. Through TikTok’s new Mentions and Discovery API, TikTok insights and trends are now available for teams who want to tap into trending content, track mentions, and engage with fans on the platform. With these integrations, Meltwater now offers a full suite of TikTok insights across paid, earned, and owned.

In addition, Meltwater has earned the TikTok Marketing Partner badge and is now listed as one of TikTok’s Official Content & Community Management Partners, evidence of the strong collaboration between TikTok and Meltwater as well as Meltwater’s commitment to providing customers with the most comprehensive and compliant solution in the market.

Meltwater’s suite of solutions now offers owned, organic and paid TikTok capabilities, allowing teams to:

  • Monitor brand mentions within posts and comments, allowing a more complete, unified approach to tracking TikTok content performance. For the first time, teams can see brand mentions across organic video posts—with hashtag, comment and reply tracking coming soon—enabling them to discover creators, optimize content and campaigns, and engage with fans on the platform.
  • Highlight trending hashtags and stay on top of what audiences are watching on TikTok with TikTok’s Trending Hashtag in Monitor. With the ability to filter by region, time, and category, users are now able to align their content with the conversations driving the platform, tapping into trends and increasing their reach.
  • Spark high-performing TikTok posts directly from Meltwater’s social media management tool, Engage. Leverage Spark Ads reporting to track metrics like views, shares, and likes—helping users measure the impact of their sparked posts in one place.

With these additions to Meltwater’s listening capabilities, teams can take the guesswork out of building their TikTok presence and connecting with audiences on the platform, optimizing campaigns with data and insights.

“We know that consumers are increasingly turning to online platforms to learn about brands and make purchasing decisions, which makes it crucial for businesses to know how audiences are engaging with their brands online. We’re thrilled to roll out new TikTok insights for teams to analyze mentions and performance, and create targeted strategies on the back of them,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater.

“At TikTok, we are always looking for ways to make it easier for brands to create engaging content that resonates with their communities,” said Melissa Yang, Head of Ecosystem Partnerships, TikTok. “Our Content and Community Management partners continue to provide marketers with powerful tools to streamline content creation, optimize engagement, and gain deeper insights. With enhanced capabilities in trend discovery, audience interaction, creator collaboration, and performance analysis, these partners help brands develop impactful content strategies and drive meaningful connections with their communities.”

This announcement comes on the heels of other significant investments into Meltwater’s content sources, including adding social listening for Snapchat, providing premium content from Bloomberg, expanding its partnership with X, and providing access to Reddit’s extended firehose, all in the goal of capturing the most content and conversations in the market.

For more information, please contact:
Kelly Costello
[email protected]

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

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