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Financial Economist Ryan Williams Joins Cornerstone Research as Principal in London

Published

3 months ago

July 15, 2026

LONDON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A valuation expert with deep experience across academia, consulting, industry, and the regulatory process, Dr Williams brings a cross-disciplinary lens to a wide range of economic, financial, and technology issues.

Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, announced today that Ryan Williams has joined the firm as a principal. Dr Williams strengthens the firm’s extensive work in international arbitration, valuation, regulatory analysis, and competition.

“Ryan’s range sets him apart,” said Ronnie Barnes, head of Cornerstone’s International Arbitration and Litigation practice and cohead of the firm’s valuation, M&A, and bankruptcy practice. “He is an accomplished scholar and educator, a seasoned consultant, a proven expert witness, and a recognised authority within the UK regulatory system. This rare combination of perspectives offers our clients not only rigorous analysis, but also strategic clarity when navigating their most consequential matters.”

Expertise across sectors and jurisdictions

As an expert witness, Dr Williams has valued assets and quantified damages in commercial litigations and international arbitrations involving sovereign governments, multinational corporations, and franchise networks. He has consulted on energy, mining, technology, telecommunications, and utilities matters across Europe, North America, and South America.

“I’m delighted to be joining Cornerstone Research,” said Dr Williams. “Many of the most important valuation and damages questions sit at the intersection of economics, regulation, and market reality, and I have spent my career on all three. Working across these fields has trained me to see an issue from every side, and I look forward to bringing that perspective and experience to Cornerstone’s clients on their most significant challenges.”

Experience inside the regulatory process

Dr Williams serves as a non-executive director of the Regulatory Policy Committee, the independent body that scrutinises regulation for the UK Parliament, where he evaluates the economic and regulatory impact of proposed legislation, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). He has also worked on the other side of regulation as chief economist of a UK cleantech company, where he led the design of electricity-market systems and related analytics.

Research and teaching in valuation and finance

As a research fellow at Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, Dr Williams teaches courses on the valuation of renewable energy and infrastructure investments and publishes on the economics that underpin them.

He has held senior academic appointments in Europe and the United States, serving as a professor of finance at the Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and as a tenured professor at the University of Arizona.

Dr Williams holds a Ph.D. from Georgia State University and a B.S. from Oglethorpe University.

About Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone Research is at the forefront of economic and financial consulting, delivering the rigorous analytical solutions required to navigate complex disputes. The firm draws from an extensive network of prominent academic and industry experts to support each matter effectively. Pairing a deep understanding of economics and finance with a suite of industry-leading artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, Cornerstone provides clients with a sophisticated, tailored approach. A reputation for innovation, precision, and excellence has defined Cornerstone since 1989. That momentum continues with over 1,000 professionals collaborating across nine offices in the US, UK, and EU.

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Briant Broadband Launches Mobile Service Powered by data2go.mobi

Published

24 minutes ago

October 1, 2026

Partnership uses eSIM technology to remove traditional cost and operational barriers to mobile market entry, giving Briant national reach beyond its fibre footprint.

WORTHING, England, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Independent Alternative Network (Altnet) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Briant Broadband today announced the launch of Briant Mobile, powered by mobile platform provider data2go.mobi. Mobile is a natural complement to Briant’s broadband and VoIP services, but high set-up costs and physical SIM logistics have historically made market entry difficult for smaller providers. Using data2go’s eSIM platform, Briant has been able to launch a nationwide mobile service without those traditional operational barriers.

Extending the ISP / Altnet Business Model

data2go’s platform uses a success-sharing commercial model with a low start-up cost, designed to make mobile more accessible to ISPs and Altnets operating in a challenging market.

Mobile also gives Altnets an opportunity to sell beyond the geographic limits of their fibre footprint. Providers can offer multiple mobile subscriptions per household alongside broadband and fixed IP phone services, creating additional revenue opportunities and a broader customer relationship.

“We have always seen mobile as a natural addition to our broadband and VoIP services, but the traditional onboarding costs and supply chain requirements made it difficult to justify,” said Adrian Bain, Managing Director of Briant Broadband. “data2go gave us a practical route into mobile. Its eSIM platform removed much of the operational complexity and allowed us to bring Briant Mobile to market quickly.”

“ISPs and Altnets need cost-effective ways to diversify revenue and strengthen customer retention,” said Chandru Mullaparthi, CEO of data2go. “Our success-sharing model and eSIM technology are designed to make that possible. Briant Broadband is a strong example of how an independent Altnet / ISP can add mobile without building the traditional operational infrastructure around it.”

A Scalable Route into Mobile

While data2go’s immediate focus is on UK Altnets and ISPs, its platform can also support other subscription businesses looking to add mobile services. Briant Mobile is available immediately, with a range of data plans and eSIM activation.

For more information about Briant Mobile, visit mobile.briantbroadband.com

To learn more about data2go, visit data2go.mobi.

About Briant Broadband:

Based in Worthing, West Sussex, Briant Broadband is an independent Altnet and internet service provider delivering wireless and Full Fibre broadband, VoIP and mobile services to homes and businesses. Briant focuses on reliable connectivity, transparent pricing and responsive customer service.

About data2go.mobi:

data2go provides mobile connectivity solutions that enable brands, ISPs, Altnets and enterprises to launch mobile services. Its eSIM technology and success-sharing commercial model are designed to reduce the cost and operational complexity of entering the mobile market. data2go.mobi is built and operated by Bluehouse Technology, a UK telecoms software company.

Media Contacts:

Briant Broadband: Adrian Bain, CEO | info@briantbroadband.com
data2go.mobi: Chandru Mullaparthi, CEO | info@data2go.mobi

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Briant Broadband Launches Mobile Service Powered by data2go.mobi

Published

24 minutes ago

October 1, 2026

Partnership uses eSIM technology to remove traditional cost and operational barriers to mobile market entry, giving Briant national reach beyond its fibre footprint.

Extending the ISP / Altnet Business Model

data2go’s platform uses a success-sharing commercial model with a low start-up cost, designed to make mobile more accessible to ISPs and Altnets operating in a challenging market.

A Scalable Route into Mobile

For more information about Briant Mobile, visit mobile.briantbroadband.com

To learn more about data2go, visit data2go.mobi.

About Briant Broadband:

About data2go.mobi:

Media Contacts:

Briant Broadband: Adrian Bain, CEO | info@briantbroadband.com
data2go.mobi: Chandru Mullaparthi, CEO | info@data2go.mobi

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PCI-STRIDES Intelligent Mobility Pte. Ltd. Established to Advance Smart Rail Solutions Globally

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24 minutes ago

October 1, 2026

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PCI Asia Technology Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCI Technology Group Co., Ltd., and STRIDES Far East Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMRT Corporation Ltd., today launched a joint venture and officially unveiled PCI–STRIDES Intelligent Mobility Pte. Ltd. (PSIM) in Singapore. Headquartered in Singapore, PSIM will pursue smart mobility and rail technology opportunities, with a focus on Southeast Asia. It will combine the parent companies’ advanced rail technology and systems integration capabilities, with extensive expertise in rail operations, maintenance know-how and asset management.

Based in Singapore and serving Southeast Asia, PSIM will deliver solutions including Automated Fare Collection (AFC), Integrated Supervisory Control Systems (ISCS), Signalling Systems (SIG), Communications Systems (COMMS), Power Supply Systems, rail systems integration, digital rail and mobility platforms, and life cycle support services for railway and public transport operators.

PCI has long specialised in smart rail transit solutions and offers a full-stack portfolio of technologies, products and solutions. These solutions are used in 49 cities worldwide, across 130 rail lines and over 2,500 metro stations and 4,600 kilometres of rail lines. PCI has delivered major urban rail demonstration projects at the RMB 10-billion and RMB 1-billion scale for Guangzhou Metro, Changsha Metro, Chengdu Metro and Chongqing Metro. It has also established an end-to-end presence across the smart metro value chain.

As Singapore’s leading public transport operator, SMRT brings nearly four decades of experience operating and maintaining rail networks in Singapore’s dense, high-demand urban rail market. Through this joint venture, both parties will bring to market rail solutions and innovations that help railway operators improve operational reliability, operating efficiency, passenger experience and asset performance, and support the efficient management of rail assets throughout their lifecycle.

In its initial phase, PSIM will focus primarily on opportunities in Southeast Asia, particularly in markets such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, as these countries continue to increase investment in rail infrastructure and urban mobility, creating further market opportunities.

In Singapore, PSIM will actively pursue opportunities in new-build and existing-system renewal projects, using AI technology to drive the upgrade and transformation of legacy systems and improve operational efficiency. It can provide localised adaptation, proof of concept (POC) testing, and performance verification for rail transit products and solutions.

Over the longer term, there is potential to expand into selected markets in the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa. Depending on the projects available, this could include the provision of technology services, participation in rail infrastructure investment or construction, and the assumption of operational roles.

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