Esri, the global leader in GIS technology and location intelligence, has enhanced its popular Community Maps Program to make sharing of road closures much easier with the Road Closures solution. This new solution in Esri's ArcGIS, the leading and most comprehensive geospatial platform, bridges the gap between government agencies managing timely road updates and the public, who rely on mapping apps for real-time navigation. Thousands of Esri's ArcGIS software users — including state and local g...

Cleantech leader Aymium defeated a challenge by Stora Enso to one of Aymium's patents (European Patent EP2697185) that provides exclusive rights to produce, sell and use bio-based materials for renewable battery applications. In its written opinion, the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office found Stora Enso's arguments brought before the board “not convincing” and agreed that a clarifying amendment to the claims did not extend the scope of protection of the patent. The ruling further ...

In response to the devastating earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, Western Union today announced that it is offering consumers around the world zero-fee international money transfers1 to the country. Effective immediately until midnight, 00:00 Myanmar Standard Time on 10 April 2025, individuals can send funds to Myanmar via WesternUnion.com or the Western Union mobile app, ensuring families can provide crucial support to their loved ones during this time of urgent need. Western Union rema...