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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TAO Digital Solutions Acquires Software Competitiveness International, Expanding European Footprint
Advances TAO's International Growth Strategy by Strengthening Global Delivery Capabilities in Europe Expands Combined Company's Capabilities in Automotive, Industrial, Telecom and Aerospace Software Engineering Sectors SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TAO Digital Solutions Inc. ("TAO"), a leading provider of outcome-driven technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Software Competitiveness International ("SCI"), a leading provider of advanced software engineering and ICT services. The acquisition significantly strengthens TAO's European market presence while also enhancing its capabilities in automotive, industrial, telecommunication and aerospace software engineering. By combining TAO's AI-driven transformation expertise with SCI's 15 years of specialized software development experience across Central Europe, the acquisition will create a broader global technology services organization with deeper industry-specific capabilities and a dedicated presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. European Expansion Supports International Growth Strategy The acquisition encompasses both SCI S.A. in Athens, Greece and SCI GMBH in Darmstadt, Germany, establishing TAO's presence in two key European markets, including one of the most automotive-rich regions of Germany. "TAO's acquisition of SCI not only significantly accelerates our European market strategy by adding established operations in Greece and Germany, but it also deepens our customer base with new relationships in both markets," said Rajkumar Velagapudi, Founder and CEO of TAO Digital Solutions. "SCI's reputation for software engineering excellence and its impressive track record in the automotive, industrial, telecommunication and aerospace industries perfectly complement our AI-driven transformation capabilities. We are excited to have the SCI team joining TAO and look forward to working collaboratively together to bring our customers the technologies, services and solutions they need to thrive in this digital era." The combined organization will maintain SCI's offices in Athens and Darmstadt, which will further expand TAO's current global delivery capabilities across Australia, Canada, India, Taiwan and the United States. Enhanced Capabilities and Differentiation for Customers SCI complements TAO's distinctive approach to digital transformation, which combines proprietary AI models with industry-specific solution accelerators. SCI also adds to TAO's unique capabilities in regulated environments where reliability is paramount, and further distinguishes TAO's ability to deliver measurable business outcomes through agile delivery models, API-driven architectures and intelligent automation. "By joining forces with TAO, we're creating an organization that combines world-class AI innovation with rigorous software engineering," said Dr. Zoi-Tzoanna Ekaterinidi, Founder and CEO of SCI, who will join TAO's leadership team. "With this combination, our existing customers across Europe will benefit from access to TAO's broader digital transformation capabilities, while our team continues to provide deep expertise in building mission-critical applications for global markets." The acquisition reinforces TAO's position as a rapidly growing global technology services provider, further strengthening its ability to deliver innovative solutions at the intersection of software engineering excellence and advanced AI capabilities. About TAO Digital Solutions TAO Digital Solutions empowers businesses to excel in the digital era through innovative technology and AI-driven services and solutions. TAO's comprehensive portfolio includes product engineering, data monetization services, cybersecurity, cloud services, and payment solutions. Guided by its principles of Transformation, Automation, and Optimization, TAO's global team of 3,500+ experts identify opportunities and delivers transformative solutions across Automotive, Technology, Media, Financial, Healthcare, and Telecommunication industries. For additional details, please visit About SCI Founded in 2010, Software Competitiveness International S.A. (SCI) is a leading provider of advanced software engineering and ICT services, specializing in high-quality, customized solutions for safety-critical and quality-demanding markets. With a strong focus on software research and development, SCI delivers end-to-end services across the entire software lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, testing, and maintenance. SCI's commitment to excellence is reflected in its ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications from TÜV AUSTRIA – HELLAS, as well as its TISAX Level 3 assessment and Automotive Spice V3.1 CL3 maturity. In recognition of its innovative approach and global reach, SCI was awarded the Gold Award for Top Export Company in HR and Top Services Export Company at the Greek Exports Awards 2024. 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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
TAO Digital Solutions Acquires Software Competitiveness International, Expanding European Footprint
BUSINESS WIRE)--TAO Digital Solutions Inc. ("TAO"), a leading provider of outcome-driven technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Software Competitiveness International ("SCI"), a leading provider of advanced software engineering and ICT services. The acquisition significantly strengthens TAO's European market presence while also enhancing its capabilities in automotive, industrial, telecommunication and aerospace software engineering. By combining TAO's AI-driven transformation expertise with SCI's 15 years of specialized software development experience across Central Europe, the acquisition will create a broader global technology services organization with deeper industry-specific capabilities and a dedicated presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. European Expansion Supports International Growth Strategy The acquisition encompasses both SCI S.A. in Athens, Greece and SCI GMBH in Darmstadt, Germany, establishing TAO's presence in two key European markets, including one of the most automotive-rich regions of Germany. "TAO's acquisition of SCI not only significantly accelerates our European market strategy by adding established operations in Greece and Germany, but it also deepens our customer base with new relationships in both markets," said Rajkumar Velagapudi, Founder and CEO of TAO Digital Solutions. "SCI's reputation for software engineering excellence and its impressive track record in the automotive, industrial, telecommunication and aerospace industries perfectly complement our AI-driven transformation capabilities. We are excited to have the SCI team joining TAO and look forward to working collaboratively together to bring our customers the technologies, services and solutions they need to thrive in this digital era.' The combined organization will maintain SCI's offices in Athens and Darmstadt, which will further expand TAO's current global delivery capabilities across Australia, Canada, India, Taiwan and the United States. Enhanced Capabilities and Differentiation for Customers SCI complements TAO's distinctive approach to digital transformation, which combines proprietary AI models with industry-specific solution accelerators. SCI also adds to TAO's unique capabilities in regulated environments where reliability is paramount, and further distinguishes TAO's ability to deliver measurable business outcomes through agile delivery models, API-driven architectures and intelligent automation. "By joining forces with TAO, we're creating an organization that combines world-class AI innovation with rigorous software engineering," said Dr. Zoi-Tzoanna Ekaterinidi, Founder and CEO of SCI, who will join TAO's leadership team. "With this combination, our existing customers across Europe will benefit from access to TAO's broader digital transformation capabilities, while our team continues to provide deep expertise in building mission-critical applications for global markets." The acquisition reinforces TAO's position as a rapidly growing global technology services provider, further strengthening its ability to deliver innovative solutions at the intersection of software engineering excellence and advanced AI capabilities. About TAO Digital Solutions TAO Digital Solutions empowers businesses to excel in the digital era through innovative technology and AI-driven services and solutions. TAO's comprehensive portfolio includes product engineering, data monetization services, cybersecurity, cloud services, and payment solutions. Guided by its principles of Transformation, Automation, and Optimization, TAO's global team of 3,500+ experts identify opportunities and delivers transformative solutions across Automotive, Technology, Media, Financial, Healthcare, and Telecommunication industries. For additional details, please visit About SCI Founded in 2010, Software Competitiveness International S.A. (SCI) is a leading provider of advanced software engineering and ICT services, specializing in high-quality, customized solutions for safety-critical and quality-demanding markets. With a strong focus on software research and development, SCI delivers end-to-end services across the entire software lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, testing, and maintenance. SCI's commitment to excellence is reflected in its ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications from TÜV AUSTRIA – HELLAS, as well as its TISAX Level 3 assessment and Automotive Spice V3.1 CL3 maturity. In recognition of its innovative approach and global reach, SCI was awarded the Gold Award for Top Export Company in HR and Top Services Export Company at the Greek Exports Awards 2024. For more information, visit
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TAO Digital Solutions Acquires Software Competitiveness International, Expanding European Footprint
Advances TAO's International Growth Strategy by Strengthening Global Delivery Capabilities in Europe Expands Combined Company's Capabilities in Automotive, Industrial, Telecom and Aerospace Software Engineering Sectors SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TAO Digital Solutions Inc. ("TAO"), a leading provider of outcome-driven technology solutions, today announced its acquisition of Software Competitiveness International ("SCI"), a leading provider of advanced software engineering and ICT services. The acquisition significantly strengthens TAO's European market presence while also enhancing its capabilities in automotive, industrial, telecommunication and aerospace software engineering. By combining TAO's AI-driven transformation expertise with SCI's 15 years of specialized software development experience across Central Europe, the acquisition will create a broader global technology services organization with deeper industry-specific capabilities and a dedicated presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. European Expansion Supports International Growth Strategy The acquisition encompasses both SCI S.A. in Athens, Greece and SCI GMBH in Darmstadt, Germany, establishing TAO's presence in two key European markets, including one of the most automotive-rich regions of Germany. "TAO's acquisition of SCI not only significantly accelerates our European market strategy by adding established operations in Greece and Germany, but it also deepens our customer base with new relationships in both markets," said Rajkumar Velagapudi, Founder and CEO of TAO Digital Solutions. "SCI's reputation for software engineering excellence and its impressive track record in the automotive, industrial, telecommunication and aerospace industries perfectly complement our AI-driven transformation capabilities. We are excited to have the SCI team joining TAO and look forward to working collaboratively together to bring our customers the technologies, services and solutions they need to thrive in this digital era." The combined organization will maintain SCI's offices in Athens and Darmstadt, which will further expand TAO's current global delivery capabilities across Australia, Canada, India, Taiwan and the United States. Enhanced Capabilities and Differentiation for Customers SCI complements TAO's distinctive approach to digital transformation, which combines proprietary AI models with industry-specific solution accelerators. SCI also adds to TAO's unique capabilities in regulated environments where reliability is paramount, and further distinguishes TAO's ability to deliver measurable business outcomes through agile delivery models, API-driven architectures and intelligent automation. "By joining forces with TAO, we're creating an organization that combines world-class AI innovation with rigorous software engineering," said Dr. Zoi-Tzoanna Ekaterinidi, Founder and CEO of SCI, who will join TAO's leadership team. "With this combination, our existing customers across Europe will benefit from access to TAO's broader digital transformation capabilities, while our team continues to provide deep expertise in building mission-critical applications for global markets." The acquisition reinforces TAO's position as a rapidly growing global technology services provider, further strengthening its ability to deliver innovative solutions at the intersection of software engineering excellence and advanced AI capabilities. About TAO Digital Solutions TAO Digital Solutions empowers businesses to excel in the digital era through innovative technology and AI-driven services and solutions. TAO's comprehensive portfolio includes product engineering, data monetization services, cybersecurity, cloud services, and payment solutions. Guided by its principles of Transformation, Automation, and Optimization, TAO's global team of 3,500+ experts identify opportunities and delivers transformative solutions across Automotive, Technology, Media, Financial, Healthcare, and Telecommunication industries. For additional details, please visit About SCI Founded in 2010, Software Competitiveness International S.A. (SCI) is a leading provider of advanced software engineering and ICT services, specializing in high-quality, customized solutions for safety-critical and quality-demanding markets. With a strong focus on software research and development, SCI delivers end-to-end services across the entire software lifecycle, including architecture, design, development, testing, and maintenance. SCI's commitment to excellence is reflected in its ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications from TÜV AUSTRIA – HELLAS, as well as its TISAX Level 3 assessment and Automotive Spice V3.1 CL3 maturity. In recognition of its innovative approach and global reach, SCI was awarded the Gold Award for Top Export Company in HR and Top Services Export Company at the Greek Exports Awards 2024. 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Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
China Censors Broadcast After News Anchor's Big Mistake
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Chinese state media has censored a news broadcast after an anchor mistakenly referred to Taiwan and China as "two countries" in a contradiction of Beijing's official position. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese and Taiwanese foreign ministries with written requests for comment. Why It Matters The government of Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, retreated to the island in 1949 after losing a civil war to communist forces. It has since operated as a sovereign state, with its own constitution, military and foreign relations. However, Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory and insists unification is inevitable—by force if necessary. China has increased the frequency of its punitive military drills around the island since the inauguration of its Beijing-skeptic President Lai Ching-te. This screenshot captures the moment CCTV-13 anchor Hu Die refers to China and Taiwan as separate countries on May 20, 2025. This screenshot captures the moment CCTV-13 anchor Hu Die refers to China and Taiwan as separate countries on May 20, 2025. China Central Television What To Know Hu Die, an anchor on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV-13, made the on-air slip while reporting on a statement from the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO)—a Chinese agency tasked with promoting Beijing's messaging on Taiwan—criticizing remarks by President Lai the previous day. "The direction and pace of cross-strait relations moving forward cannot be obstructed," she said. "Even more so, the two countries cannot be obstructed—cannot obstruct the historical trend that the motherland will eventually be unified," Hu added, quickly correcting herself. The clip was soon scrubbed from the CCTV website and social media. May 20: 🇨🇳 CCTV-13 news anchor Hu Die (胡蝶) says '两国' (two nations) when she's talking about China and Taiwan during a live newscast… I guess this could be the end of her career at the state media group. All relevant video clips have been removed from Chinese media / social… — Byron Wan (@Byron_Wan) May 21, 2025 Lai on Tuesday addressed the state of relations across the Taiwan Strait in a speech marking one year since he took office. "Many countries around the world, including Taiwan, are in fact under the threat of aggressors," he said in a barb aimed at China. Lai renewed an offer made during last year's postelection victory speech, saying Taipei is open to resuming official exchanges with Beijing if they are conducted on terms of "parity and dignity." TAO spokesperson Chen Binhua accused the Taiwanese leader of hypocrisy, saying his "separatist" stance—or insistence on engaging in a "two-state" framework—is incompatible with restarting talks. "His two-faced tactics are doomed to fail," Chen said, reiterating Beijing's stance that the trend toward unification remains unchanged. A poll released early this year showed 76 percent of Taiwanese support either maintaining the status quo or moving toward de jure independence, while only 13 percent favor unification with China. China has threatened to declare war if Taiwan declares official independence. Lai maintains that Taiwan is already independent, so such a declaration is unnecessary. What People Have Said Joseph Wu, head of Taiwan's National Security Council, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) Friday: "Taiwan is a democratic nation and will not allow China to turn it into another Hong Kong. We will invest in our defense and work with democratic partners to keep the Indo-Pacific free and open." Chinese President Xi Jinping said during his New Year's Eve address: "We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one and the same family. No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China's reunification, a trend of the times." What's Next China is almost certain to continue squeezing Taiwan's diplomatic space and conduct major military drills in waters near the island. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have said they believe Xi could move against Taiwan before the end of the decade and have said the best means of deterring an invasion is to dramatically raise the cost to Chinese forces.
Metro
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Kourtney Kardashian was 'punched in the face' during Diddy party
Comments made by Kourtney Kardashian about the wild nature of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' parties have resurfaced amid his sex trafficking trial. The disgraced rap mogul is currently on trial in New York after being charged with multiple counts of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs, 55, who has pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence, faces spending the rest of his life in prison if convicted. It is well documented that the Kardashian family was once close with Combs, having attended events hosted by him in the 2000s. Now, in a resurfaced clip from 2016, people have been reminded of the time when Kourtney, 46, got smacked while attending a bash in 2001. Speaking in Khloe Kardashian's 2016 talk show, Kocktails with Khloé, the Poosh founder began: 'That was the first time I got socked in the face!' Khloe then chimed in: 'It wasn't by anybody in this room,' with younger sibling Kylie Jenner also present. 'I got socked in the face because I was waiting in line for the bathroom at TAO (a nightclub in Chicago), which Diddy, like, rented out, the whole restaurant, and it was for his birthday,' Kourtney continued. Looking at Combs, she added: 'And I remember you sent out a CD for the birthday invite, and you, like, went all out.' 'I remember somebody getting socked,' the singer noted. Recounting exactly what went down, Kourtney explained: 'I was in line for the bathroom, and this girl, like, cut in front of me, and I was like, 'Excuse me, I'm next,' and she literally just went like boom [punches], right in the face, and I didn't know what to do. 'Nobody was with me; I was by myself.' Kourtney added that as soon as a cubicle became available, she went in and 'started crying'. Khloe jumped in to say she attempted to track the woman down afterwards to 'beat' her up for hurting Kourtney. Earlier in the interview, Khloe also spoke about the famous Combs parties, acknowledging that he was 'known for' the high-profile events. 'When you think of a party or a good time, you think of Puff,' she said as he nodded. 'We've been known to party with you a few times.' Many of Combs' former A-list friendships have been scrutinised in the wake of his charges, including that of then-teenager Justin Bieber. The Baby hitmaker recently issued a statement via his representative, telling TMZ: 'Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him. 'Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.' As for the Kardashian clan, the sisters once bragged about attending the Combs parties, with Khloe saying in 2014 that she didn't leave once until 5:30am and that 'half the people [there] were butt-naked'. Then, in 2019, Khloe shared a photo of herself with her sisters Kim and Kylie, writing in the caption: 'Nothing like a Diddy party!' No one in the famous family has been linked to any of the allegations that Combs is facing. More Trending While they also haven't publicly commented on his arrest or ongoing trial, which is set to last several weeks, Skims founder Kim hit the headlines earlier this year when she rowed with ex-husband Kanye West. The former spouses came to blows when Kim voiced her disapproval about 11-year-old daughter North appearing on a song with her dad and Combs. Titled Lonely Roads Still Go To Sunshine, the track was allegedly nearly axed because Kim, 44, didn't want North anywhere near it. In text messages later published by Ye, Kim stated that she wanted to 'protect' their eldest child. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Tom Cruise comes under fire for 'awkward' Father's Day comment MORE: Chris Brown's manager pictured bringing him KFC and clothes before re-application for bail MORE: Lead singer of legendary 80s band announces shock departure on live TV
