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Exciting news for young professionals in Armenia! 🇦🇲 The “Young Professionals in Energy” program is now accepting applications for its 4th cohort! 🌍⚡️ This 6-month, paid on-the-job program offers an incredible opportunity to kickstart your career in the energy sector. 🌱 Whether you’re passionate about renewable energy, grid management, or energy policy, this program, implemented by USAID Energy Secure Armenia and Armenia’s top energy institutions, is your gateway to industry-leading knowledge and networking. Build the future of Armenia’s energy security while shaping your professional journey! 🔋 Apply today and be part of the change! #EnergyProfessionals #Armenia #YoungLeaders #EnergySector #CareerGrowth

Yeraz Capital is proud to support the development of these future football stars as part of our commitment to investing in talent and community growth. This academy represents the next generation of Armenian football, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead! FC Vayk

The advent of LLMs opens up unprecedented challenges in cybersecurity. Not only the offensive capabilities grow exponentially, but also social engineering will transform into AI agent deception. New defensive capabilities will emerge. As part of #GlendaleTechWeek2024 we hosted a panel discussion on securing AI moderated by SmartGateVC partner Areg Alimian (formerly head of security products at Box) and with participation of Jensen Penalosa - Supervisory Special Agent at FBI Cyber Division, Cassio Goldschmidt - Chief Information Security Officer at ServiceTitan, Ravi Singh - President at Add Value Machine Inc, Demetrios Lazarikos Laz . - Career CISO, AI and Cybersecurity Strategist, Risk Executive, and Gary Askew - Field Chief Information Security Officer at Oracle. Thank you goes to all the speakers and Oracle for partnership and collaboration! Check out more details about the panel here: https://lnkd.in/dMeUuhKq

We are pleased to announce that our portfolio company Dexory, a UK-based leader in AI and robotics, has secured $80 million in Series B funding to continue its growth and drive significant advancements in the logistics industry. This round, led by DTCP with participation from Latitude Ventures, WaVe-X, Bootstrap Europe, and existing investors Lakestar, Atomico, and Capnamic, marks a significant milestone in Dexory's journey as businesses continue to manage challenges across their supply chains, amidst cost and service pressures. The investment will accelerate the deployment of Dexory’s autonomous robots and AI-powered features across its 'DexoryView' platform, serving customers such as GXO Logistics, Inc., MAERSK, and DB Schenker. A key focus will be on expanding in the US market where Dexory is already operational in seven states, and enhancing development facilities in the UK. We are proud to support Dexory as they transform logistics operations and lead the way in warehouse optimisation technology, congratulations to the whole team on their latest achievement! #AI #Robotics #Investment #Logistics

Shift in Global Investment: Middle East Sovereign Wealth Funds on the Hunt for Chinese Assets ... In a major shift from their traditional role as oil exporters, Middle Eastern investors are now emerging as key players in global markets—particularly in China, where they’re snapping up valuable assets as other global firms retreat. Record Investment: In 2024, Middle Eastern firms have poured $9 billion into Greater China, marking a new record—and the year’s not even over yet! Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Mubadala, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are leading the charge, acquiring assets at discounted prices across sectors like health care, consumer, and high-end manufacturing. These sovereign wealth funds, controlling over $4 trillion in assets, are not just buying; they’re investing with a long-term perspective. They see opportunity where others see risk, positioning themselves to capitalize on China’s recovery and unique strengths in global industries. Big moves like Abu Dhabi’s $8.3 billion deal with Dalian Wanda Group and Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion bond deal with Lenovo show just how hungry Middle Eastern investors are for strategic partnerships, especially in tech, health care, and consumer sectors. This marks a key shift—from exporting oil to exporting investment capital—as the Middle East cements itself as a driving force in global markets. #Investment #MiddleEast #China #SovereignWealthFunds #GlobalMarkets #Mubadala #ADIA #PIF #InvestmentStrategy #GlobalEconomy https://lnkd.in/gt6HrTZG

John Malone Strikes Again: Liberty Broadband’s Charter Merger—Because Why Not Own It All... Liberty Broadband is shaking things up again with a bold move to merge with Charter Communications. This merger could simplify Malone’s empire by consolidating two companies in which he holds significant stakes, streamlining operations and eliminating the complex multi-class stock structures he’s known for. Why does this matter? For one, it strengthens Liberty Broadband’s position in the media and telecom space. Despite challenges in the pay-TV industry, Malone’s long-term vision and innovative deal-making are once again on full display. With this merger, Malone is not only consolidating power but also aiming to create more value and liquidity for investors. The “Cable Cowboy,” has built a vast media and telecommunications empire through a series of strategic acquisitions and investments. Here are some of his other major holdings and interests: 1) Liberty Media: The crown jewel of Malone’s empire, Liberty Media owns significant stakes in: • SiriusXM (satellite radio giant) • Formula 1 (global motorsport powerhouse) • Live Nation (live entertainment and ticketing leader) • Braves Group, which owns the Atlanta Braves MLB team and its associated real estate assets. 2) Charter Communications: Malone holds a substantial stake in Charter Communications 3) Discovery Inc.: Liberty Media also has interests in Warner Bros. Discovery, making Malone a key player in the global TV and streaming landscape through networks like Discovery Channel, HBO, and CNN. 4) Liberty Global: A major force in international telecommunications, Liberty Global operates cable and broadband networks in Europe, including Virgin Media and Ziggo. 5) Lionsgate: While not a controlling stake, Malone has investments in Lionsgate, a major film and TV studio known for blockbuster franchises like The Hunger Games and John Wick. https://lnkd.in/gHPzzDqz

⚽️🏛️We’re excited to announce the launch of FC Vayk Academy this year! Four academy teams will be competing in the FFA Youth Football League, representing the future of Armenian football. 🇦🇲Our academy is dedicated to setting high standards, developing young talent, and preparing the next generation of players for both FC Vayk and the Armenian National Team. ⚽️🏛️Մենք ուրախությամբ հայտարարում ենք, որ այս տարի կբացվի ՖԱ Վայք Ակադեմիան: Ներկայացնելով հայկական ֆուտբոլի ապագան՝ ակադեմիայի չորս թիմերը կմրցեն ՀՖՖ Պատանեկան Ֆուտբոլի Լիգայում: 🇦🇲Մեր ակադեմիան նվիրված է բարձր չափանիշների սահմանմանը, երիտասարդ տաղանդների զարգացմանը և հաջորդ սերնդի խաղացողների պատրաստմանը՝ ինչպես ՖԱ Վայքի, այնպես էլ Հայաստանի ազգային հավաքականի համար: #fcvayk #football #academy #youth #armenia #vayk #vayotsdzor

New partnership was formed as 𝗧𝗵𝗲 Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) and 𝗧𝗵𝗲 Center for Scientific Innovation and Education (𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗘) signed an 𝗠𝗼𝗨 to organize the“𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀” 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗖𝗜𝗧𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗧𝗲𝗰. This collaboration offers a unique opportunity for investors from around the world to not only attend the Congress but also explore Armenia’s dynamic research landscape. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 was signed by 𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗱𝗷𝗶𝗮𝗻. “𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗪𝗖𝗜𝗧𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰/𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗧𝗲𝗰 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗘) 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗖𝗜𝗧, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗜𝗧 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀,” 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗱𝗷𝗶𝗮𝗻, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗦𝗜𝗘). This collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting journey in autonomous systems innovation 🚀 🔸 Visit www.wcit2024-digitec.com #WCIT2024 #DigiTec #WCIT2024DigiTec #UATE

Hudl’s acquisition of StatsBomb marks a pivotal moment in the sports technology industry... with far-reaching implications for how data and performance analytics are used in football and beyond. Hudl, already a dominant player in video analysis, aims to create an all-in-one platform by integrating StatsBomb’s advanced data analytics, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution for teams seeking to streamline their performance analysis under one umbrella. This acquisition elevates Hudl’s offerings, combining deep data insights with cutting-edge video analysis, making it easier for clubs to access everything from tactical breakdowns to advanced player metrics in one place. https://lnkd.in/gWAa8tjQ

🔸On September 14, 2024, #CSE co-organized the inaugural AWS Community Day in Armenia.  BS in Data Science Program Chair Dr. Habet Madoyan provided opening remarks, emphasizing the impact of cloud computing events on fostering connection with both education and industry.  This community-driven cloud education event offered a series of technical discussions and demos led by expert AWS local users, AWS Heroes, AWS Guest Speakers, and industry leaders from around the globe. CSE Adjunct Lecturer Gagik Khalafyan also contributed by leading a workshop on “Amazon SageMaker MLOps: From Idea to Production.” #awsugarm #cseevents AWS User Group Armenia