Winners in First Annual Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence Announced

Inaugural Winners to Be Celebrated at a Ceremony in New York on September 16

Winners in First Annual Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence Announced

The awards celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors.

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winners in the 2024 (first annual) Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence, “the Olympics for technology,” were announced today. The awards celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organizations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. Individuals and organizations worldwide are eligible to enter – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

Among the organizations with multiple Stevie Award wins are Amazon/Amazon Web Services (9), IBM (5), the City of Sydney, Australia (4), Gabriel Marketing Group, on behalf of several of their clients (4), Impel (4), LandGate (4), Lenovo/Lenovo India Pvt Ltd/ Lenovo PCCW Solutions (LPS) (4), BostonGene (3), Cisco Systems Inc. (3), CleverTap (3), Google (3), Gov2Biz Inc (3), MicroHealth, LLC (3), and Three Rings (3).

For a full list of winners by category, visit www.StevieAwards.com/Tech.

Winners will be celebrated during a gala awards banquet on Monday, September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Tickets are now on sale. The presentations will be broadcast live.

More than 600 nominations from organizations in 21 nations and territories were evaluated in this year’s competition. Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 100 professionals worldwide, acting as judges. The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize achievement in many facets of the workplace. Categories are grouped in 20 technology-industry sections:

  • Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Technology
  • Aerospace Technology
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Architectural Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Assistive Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Business Technology
  • Communication Technology
  • Educational Technology
  • Energy Technology
  • Entertainment Technology
  • Financial Technology
  • Government Technology
  • Green and Clean Technology
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Marine Technology
  • Transportation Technology

The awards are presented by the Stevie Awards, organizer of nine of the world’s leading business awards shows including the prestigious International Business Awards® and American Business Awards®.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.

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‫فلسفة Vingroup تركز على العملاء وتحفز نجاحها كأكبر تكتل تجاري في فيتنام

هانوي فيتنام – 7 أغسطس 2024مجموعة Vingroup، وهي أكبر تكتل تجاري خاص في فيتنام، رسخت وجودها بقوة في قطاعات متنوعة مثل العقارات والتكنولوجيا والضيافة والرعاية الصحية والتعليم. مع ذلك، لا يُعزى نجاح Vingroup إلى التوسع الطموح فحسب، بل إنه
مرتبط كذلك بشدة بالتزامها الثابت بتحسين أوضاع العالم وفلسفة تركز على العملاء، وهي قيمة أساسية في نهج الشركة.

  أول معرض لـVinFast في الشرق الأوسط في عُمان

فلسفة Vingroup

إن فلسفة Vingroup التي تركز على العملاء ليست مجرد أسلوب تسويقي؛ بل إنها عنصر ثقافي راسخ يوجه كل قراراتها بدايةً من قرارات تصنيع المنتجات وخدمة العملاء حتى قرارات التوسع في الأسواق.

إن التفاني في خدمة العملاء ليس تطورًا حديثًا في نهج Vingroup، بل إنها تتحلى به منذ بداياتها المتواضعة في أوكرانيا عام 1993عندما كان اسمها Technocom، وأولى محاولاتها في دخول السوق بمنتجات الشعرية سريعة التحضير واجهت تحديًا فريدًا؛ فقد كان المستهلكون الأوكرانيون متشككين في المفهوم الجديد لمنتج غذائي يمكن أن يكون جاهزًا للأكل بعد طهوه في ماء مغلي لبضع دقائق.

بدلاً من اللجوء إلى أساليب التسويق التقليدية، اتبع المؤسس فام نات فونج نهجًا عمليًا، حيث تعامل مباشرةً مع العملاء المحتملين لشرح طريقة تحضير الشعرية وتوضيح بساطته، وثبت أن التفاعل المباشر وتثقيف العملاء بالغ الأهمية، ما أدى إلى إقبال كبير على استخدام المنتج.

علاوة على ذلك، عززت هذه التجربة المبكرة إدراك مديري Vingroup  لارتباط النجاح بالتواصل الحقيقي مع العملاء، أي عدم اقتصار التواصل مع العملاء على شؤون المبيعات والحرص على تلبية احتياجاتهم وطلباتهم.

التركيز على العملاء عمليًا

قبل إنشاء مشاريع مثل سلسلة منتجعات Vinpearl ، درس فام نات فونج مجال الضيافة بعمق من خلال إيفاد “بعثات ميدانية” إلى تايلاند وسنغافورة، وطُبقت الخبرات المباشرة للتفاعلات مع العملاء على عروض Vinpearl ، ما ضمن تلبية الرغبات الخاصة للعائلات والسائحين الفيتناميين.

يتضح اهتمام Vingroup بتغير احتياجات العملاء في تحركها الاستراتيجي نحو مجال المركبات الكهربائية مع VinFast. استجابةً للطلب العالمي على النقل المستدام والتفضيلات الخاصة بالمستهلكين الفيتناميين، صنعت الشركة مركبات كهربائية تجمع بين التكنولوجيا المتطورة والسمات المصممة خصيصًا للسوق المحلية.

ظلت Vingroup ملتزمة للغاية بإرضاء العملاء حتى بعدما هيمنت على السوق، ويتضح هذا الالتزام في قرار VinFast بتعزيز الدعم لمالكي المركبات التي تعمل بالبنزين الحاليين حتى بعدما حولت مسار اهتمامها إلى تصنيع المركبات الكهربائية.

أكد فام نات فونج في حوار أجراه عام 2022 قائلًا: “بالنسبة لسيارات VinFast التي تعمل بالبنزين، لا نحافظ على التزاماتنا الحالية فحسب، بل ونعززها أيضًا بسياسات وخدمات أكثر فائدة، مثل تمديد فترة الضمان إلى 10 سنوات، وهو ما يزيد مرتين إلى ثلاث مرات عن السائد في المجال، وتقديم خيار خدمة الهاتف الجوال المريحة”.

VinFast شركة ناشئة تابعة لـVingroup ومتخصصة في تصنيع السيارات، وقد جعلت دعم ما بعد البيع من قيمها الأساسية، ما دفعها إلى التوسع في أمريكا الشمالية وأوروبا وآسيا وحاليًا في منطقة الشرق الأوسط، وتمهد لترسيخ أعمالها في هذه المنطقة من خلال تأسيس مقر إقليمي لها في دبي وإقامة شراكات استراتيجية.

على سبيل المثال، أول معرض لشركة VinFast في الشرق الأوسط في عُمان، والذي يقدم تجارب تفاعلية مع مركباتها الكهربائية الذكية، يُظهر التزام الشركة بتوفير حلول تنقل مستدامة وذكية. تقدم هذه المبادرات لمحة عن فلسفة VinFast التي تركز على العملاء، ما يمكنها من تقديم منتجات متنوعة وتطبيق سياسات مبتكرة وتوفير خدمات ما بعد البيع شاملة ومصممة خصيصًا للمستهلكين في الشرق الأوسط.

إن الوتيرة السريعة لـ VinFast والنجاح الأوسع نطاقًا لـ Vingroup يؤكدان أن فلسفة التركيز على العملاء تؤدي إلى إجراء تحولات جذرية. من خلال الفهم العميق لاحتياجات العملاء وإعطائها الأولوية، قامت Vingroup ببناء إمبراطورية أعمال متنوعة ومزدهرة، فتهيأت بذلك لاستمرار تطورها وتأثيرها.

Nyxoah Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2024 Financial and Operating Results

REGULATED INFORMATION

Nyxoah Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2024 Financial and Operating Results
FDA regulatory submission complete, U.S. approval on track for end of 2024
U.S. commercial launch fully funded with over €85 million in new capital raised

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – August 6, 2024, 10:05pm CET / 4:05pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) (“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2024.

Recent Financial and Operating Highlights

  •  Submitted final module in the modular PMA submission, initiating FDA interactive review.
  •  Strengthening U.S. commercial organization, highlighted by the appointments of Scott Holstine as Chief Commercial Officer and key sales, marketing and market access leaders.
  •  Raised over €85 million in growth capital through a €48.5 million equity offering and a €37.5 million loan facility agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB).
  •  Reported second quarter 2024 sales of €0.8 million and first half 2024 sales growth of 29% over the same period last year.
  •  Total cash position of €77.8 million at the end of the quarter, excluding the €37.5 million EIB loan facility.

“With the FDA interactive review well advancing, our focus is fully shifted to U.S. commercial readiness. Key commercial leadership is in place, and we are kicking off the recruitment of top sales and marketing talents. We will present the full DREAM U.S. pivotal study data at the ISSS meeting in September, which will further differentiate Genio’s unique, patient centric hypoglossal nerve stimulation solution,” commented Olivier Taelman, Nyxoah Chief Executive officer. “Our recent €85 million in capital raise provides us with a cash runway into mid-2026, fully funding the U.S. launch.”

Second Quarter and First Half 2024 Results

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (unaudited)
 (in thousands)

For the three months ended June 30,    For the six months ended June 30, 
2024 2023   2024   2023
Revenue 771 1,107 1,992 1,548
Cost of goods sold (281) (419) (735) (594)
Gross profit €490 €688   €1,257   €954
Research and Development Expense (7,472) (6,605) (14,671) (12,762)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense (6,383) (6,185) (12,355) (11,736)
Other income/(expense) 58 219 249 265
Operating loss for the period €(13,307) €(11,883)   €(25,520)   €(23,279)
Financial income 2,069 789 3,477 1,414
Financial expense (1,445) ( 775) (2,436) (1,732)
Loss for the period before taxes €(12,683) €(11,869)   €(24,479)   €(23,597)
Income taxes (441) (928) (551) (1,110)
Loss for the period €(13,124) €(12,797)   €(25,030)   €(24,707)
       
Loss attributable to equity holders € (13,124) €(12,797)   €(25,030)   €(24,707)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Items that may not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss (net of tax)
Currency translation differences (82) (50) (22) (78)
Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax €(13,206)   €(12,847)   €(25,052)   €(24,785)
Loss attributable to equity holders €(13,206) €(12,847)   €(25,052)   €(24,785)
Basic loss per share (in EUR) €(0.428) €(0.447)   €(0.843)   €(0.907)
Diluted loss per share (in EUR) €(0.428) €(0.447)   €(0.843)   €(0.907)

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (unaudited)
(in thousands)

      As at 
June 30,
2024
  December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets      
Property, plant and equipment 4,386 4,188
Intangible assets 49,310   46,608
Right of use assets 3,391 3,788
Deferred tax asset     51   56
Other long-term receivables 1,419 1,166
    € 58,557   € 55,806
Current assets      
Inventory     5,098   3,315
Trade receivables 2,609 2,758
Other receivables     2,885   3,212
Other current assets 1,298 1,318
Financial assets 50,061 36,138
Cash and cash equivalents 27,724 21,610
  € 89,675   € 68,351
Total assets € 148,232   € 124,157
   
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves    
Capital 5,905 4,926
Share premium 290,822   246,127
Share based payment reserve   8,841 7,661
Other comprehensive income 115   137
Retained loss   (185,540) (160,829)
Total equity attributable to shareholders € 120,143 € 98,022
     
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities    
Financial debt 8,600   8,373
Lease liability   2,721 3,116
Pension liability 35   9
Provisions   339 185
Deferred tax liability   10 9
€11,705 € 11,692
Current liabilities    
Financial debt 595   364
Lease liability   827 851
Trade payables 9,078   8,108
Current tax liability   2,335 1,988
Other payables 3,549   3,132
  € 16,384 € 14,443
Total liabilities   € 28,089   € 26,135
Total equity and liabilities € 148,232 € 124,157

Revenue
Revenue was €0.8 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024, compared to €1.1 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold was €281,000 for the three months ending June 30, 2024, representing a gross profit of €490,000, or gross margin of 63.6%. This compares to total cost of goods sold of €419,000 in the second quarter of 2023, for a gross profit of €0.7 million, or gross margin of 62.2%.

Research and Development
For the second quarter ending June 30, 2024, research and development expenses were €7.5 million, versus €6.6 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023.

Operating Loss
Total operating loss for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024 was €13.3 million versus €11.9 million in the second quarter ending June 30, 2023. This was driven by the acceleration in the Company’s R&D spending, as well as ongoing commercial and clinical activities.

Cash Position
As of June 30, 2024, cash and financial assets totaled €77.8 million, compared to €57.7 million on December 31, 2023. Total cash burn was approximately €4.0 million per month during the second quarter 2024.

Second Quarter and First Half 2024
Nyxoah’s financial report for the second quarter and first half 2024, including details of the consolidated results, are available on the investor page of Nyxoah’s website (https://investors.nyxoah.com/financials).

Conference call and webcast presentation 
Company management will host a conference call to discuss financial results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, beginning at 10:30pm CET / 4:30pm ET.

A webcast of the call will be accessible via the Investor Relations page of the Nyxoah website or through this link:Nyxoah’s Q2 2024 earnings call webcast. For those not planning to ask a question of management, the Company recommends listening via the webcast.

If you plan to ask a question, please use the following link: Nyxoah’s Q2 2024 earnings call. After registering, an email will be sent, including dial-in details and a unique conference call access code required to join the live call. To ensure you are connected prior to the beginning of the call, the Company suggests registering a minimum of 10 minutes before the start of the call.

The archived webcast will be available for replay shortly after the close of the call.

About Nyxoah
Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio® system, a patient-centered, leadless and battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio® system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Nyxoah completed two successful IPOs: on Euronext Brussels in September 2020 and NASDAQ in July 2021. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors’ therapy. Additionally, the Company announced positive outcomes from the DREAM IDE pivotal study for FDA and U.S. commercialization approval.

For more information, please see the Company’s annual report for the financial year 2023 and visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements, beliefs and opinions in this press release are forward-looking, which reflect the Company’s or, as appropriate, the Company directors’ or managements’ current expectations regarding the entry into of the loan facility agreement and the synthetic warrant agreement with the EIB; the use of proceeds from the loan facility agreement; the Genio® system and ongoing clinical studies of the Genio® system; the potential advantages of the Genio® system; Nyxoah’s goals with respect to the development, regulatory pathway and potential use of the Genio® system; the utility of clinical data in potentially obtaining FDA approval of the Genio® system; reporting data from Nyxoah’s DREAM U.S. pivotal trial; filing for FDA approval; and entrance to the U.S. market. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors could adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the plans and events described herein. Additionally, these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 20, 2024, and subsequent reports that the Company files with the SEC. A multitude of factors including, but not limited to, changes in demand, competition and technology, can cause actual events, performance or results to differ significantly from any anticipated development. Forward looking statements contained in this press release regarding past trends or activities are not guarantees of future performance and should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. In addition, even if actual results or developments are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in future periods. No representations and warranties are made as to the accuracy or fairness of such forward-looking statements. As a result, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements in this press release as a result of any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions, assumptions or circumstances on which these forward-looking statements are based, except if specifically required to do so by law or regulation. Neither the Company nor its advisers or representatives nor any of its subsidiary undertakings or any such person’s officers or employees guarantees that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors nor does either accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts:

Nyxoah
David DeMartino, Chief Strategy Officer
IR@nyxoah.com

For Media
Belgium/France
Backstage Communication – Gunther De Backer
gunther@backstagecom.be

International/Germany
MC Services – Anne Hennecke
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BAU Named Among Top 8 Arab Universities in THE_Awards Arab World 2024


Salt: Al-Balqa’ Applied University (BAU) has been recognized as one of the top eight Arab universities in the (THE_Awards Arab World 2024) for its outstanding contribution to environmental leadership.

University President Ahmad Ajlouni emphasized that this achievement underscores the institution’s dedication to the vision of His Majesty King Abdullah II, particularly in fostering an environment that supports creativity and innovation, thus advancing sustainable development and environmental protection.

Ajlouni noted that the Times Higher Education Awards Arab World serves as a platform to highlight and encourage the innovative and impactite work of higher education institutions across the region. This award is one of the most prestigious in Arab higher education. This year, approximately 400 entries from 15 countries were submitted across 12 award categories.

He also extended his gratitude to all university staff, including both teaching and administrative personnel, for their efforts to enhance the univer
sity’s performance and reputation on local, regional, and international stages.

This year, BAU’s submission focused on initiatives from its College of Agriculture, including smart agricultural practices and the development of a technical bachelor’s program in smart organic agriculture technology, as well as partnerships with relevant institutions and organizations.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Al-Azhar condemns violence against Muslims in Britain

The Grand Mosque of Al-Azhar condemned the violence targeting Muslims and mosques in Britain after allegations were circulated about the involvement of a member of the Muslim community in a murder, which led to a wave of anger accompanied by attacks on Muslims and other immigrants.

Al-Azhar forewarned, in a statement on Wednesday, of the consequences of inciting hatred against Muslims and spreading terror and fear among a large segment of British citizens.

Al-Azhar called for the implementation of the law to prevent the spread of violence and terror, expressing appreciation for the British government’s position in reassuring Muslims and committing to preserving their safety and protecting mosques.

It also appreciated the statements of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper rejecting the manifestations of hatred and racism practiced by the far right against Muslims and their pledge to impose deterrent punishment on those involved in sparking this chaos. Several British cities witnessed
acts of violence and chaos led by the far right against mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers, setting them on fire and throwing stones at police.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Director General of Health Care at Gaza’s Ministry of Health to QNA: Gaza in Desperate Need for 1.3 million Polio Vaccines

Director General of health care at the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, Dr. Mousa Abed, confirmed Wednesday that the Gaza Strip is in desperate need for 1.3 million vaccines to control poliomyelitis which is dramatically spreading in multiple areas across the Gaza enclave.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Dr. Abed highlighted that any delay in supplying these vaccines would exacerbate the already worsening situation and leave dangerous impacts on the health of kids and vulnerable segments, primarily the elderly and sick people.

He gave heads-up about the fact that the risk of epidemics in the Strip still exists, given the ongoing Israeli aggression and denying the Gazans of public hygiene essentials, creating a fertile ground for the outbreak of epidemics.

He clarified that with facilities bursting at the seams and spread of sewage effluents in the streets due to the devastation of infrastructure, shortages of cleaning materials in markets, as well as elevated temperatures, these factors, he con
firmed, will trigger the rapid spread of bacteria and viruses, pointing out that the Ministry of Health faces significant troubles after the depletion of medicines and medical essentials.

Dr. Mousa Abed stressed the importance of concerted efforts to halt the aggression and allow the flow of medical and hygienic supplies to the enclave, in addition to providing drinking water utilized in personal hygiene to combat diseases and outbreak of epidemics.

He confirmed that if the situation remained without any international intervention on the part of professional bodies, it would portend a sheer disaster engulfing the entire Strip.

Meanwhile, World Health Organization (WHO) reported that it will send over million polio vaccines to the Gaza Strip today, after the virus had been detected in drainage water.

Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, affirmed that the organization will send over million vaccines in the coming weeks. (QNA)

Source: Qatar News Agency

Helicopter crashes in Nepal, all onboard killed

Five people including four Chinese nationals and a pilot were killed after a helicopter crashed in Shivapuri National Park in Nuwakot of Nepal on Wednesday.

The Kathmandu Post of Nepal said quoting Nepal Police spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki that all five onboard the helicopter have been killed.

Spokesperson of Tribhuvan International Airport Subash Jha said Air Dynasty chopper 9N-AJD crashed after taking off from Kathmandu at 1:54 PM local time for Syaprubesi in Rasuwa.

The crash site is located at Suryachour of Nuwakot, near Kathmandu, the spokesperson said.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

Iranian, French Presidents Discuss Developments in Middle East

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed, in a phone call on Wednsday, with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the latest security developments in the Middle East.

During the call, the two presidents discussed the repercussions of the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political bureau of Hamas in Tehran, and the escalation in the Middle East, especially the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, and southern Lebanon. (QNA)

Source: Qatar News Agency