KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 -- Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB Ltd.), owner of the international CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification programme outside the United States, will celebrate 15 years of leading the global financial planning community, come Dec 1.
While FPSB Ltd. has had an impressive number of achievements in the last 15 years – some of which are highlighted in its anniversary infographic – the organisation and its stakeholders are fully focused on the future.
At FPSB Ltd.’s annual meeting in Zürich, Switzerland last month, the FPSB Network engaged in long-term strategic planning for the global financial planning profession and identified its collective priorities over the next several years.
It includes evolving FPSB Ltd.’s CFP certification standards and requirements to embrace a fintech-enabled future and ‘future-proof’ the financial planning profession and increase best practice sharing and knowledge transfer within the FPSB Network.
An integrated global communications strategy will be launched to support increased consumer awareness of the value of financial planning. It will also publish Guidance Practice Notes to support financial planning professionals in developing policies and working with clients.
FPSB Ltd. opened for business on Dec 1, 2004 with an affiliate network of professional financial planning bodies in 17 territories worldwide that had come together to develop, promote and enforce world-class standards for CFP certification and financial planning professionalism.
To date, the FPSB Network comprises organisations in 27 territories that, together with FPSB Ltd., represent over 181,000 CFP professionals across the globe. More information at https://www.fpsb.org.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 29 November 2019
DARAPAY ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINESE TECH GIANT- ALIPAY
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Nov 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- DaraPay, the leading mobile E-wallet and payment service providers, today announces its partnership with Alipay, world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform operated by Ant Financial. With this partnership, Chinese tourists can scan and pay with their Alipay app at all DaraPay merchants with more than 3,000 outlets in Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Siem Reap and Battambang province.
Alipay serves over 1.2 billion users together with its regional partners and is the preferred payment method of Chinese tourists[1].
Through this strategic partnership, the two partners are looking to integrate their respective systems with one another and offer the market a flexible, on-demand digital payment solution through which Chinese tourists can conveniently use during their visit to Cambodia.
With the system now in place, Alipay users are no longer required to withdraw cash or perform cross-app money transfer to make payments across the Kingdom. They can simply complete their purchases by scanning the special QR code available at DaraPay-enabled merchant partners.
“We are excited to work with Alipay,” said Mr. Phok Ratha, General Manager of DaraPay. “Through this collaboration, Alipay users can now benefit from the convenience, simplicity, and security of our integrated system and merchant partners while enjoying their vacation in Cambodia.”
With DaraPay's more than 3,000 merchant partners, finding a store or service that accepts this integrated mobile payment should not be a trouble. Whether it is a transaction at a restaurant, café, and supermarket or payment for services such as ride-hailing, hotel, and entertainments, Chinese tourists can truly benefit by choosing the services of DaraPay’s merchant partners. Alipay customers who love shopping for apparel or trying out all types of delicious food can enjoy with the most popular Chinese tourist malls: Sorya Center Point or The Olympia Mall located at the heart of Phnom Penh City.
The future bodes well for the two partners with the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Kingdom continues to grow. Last year, statistically the nation welcomed over 1.7 million Chinese tourists, and the number is expected to rise to 3 million by 2020 and 5 million by 2025.
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Alipay serves over 1.2 billion users together with its regional partners and is the preferred payment method of Chinese tourists[1].
Through this strategic partnership, the two partners are looking to integrate their respective systems with one another and offer the market a flexible, on-demand digital payment solution through which Chinese tourists can conveniently use during their visit to Cambodia.
With the system now in place, Alipay users are no longer required to withdraw cash or perform cross-app money transfer to make payments across the Kingdom. They can simply complete their purchases by scanning the special QR code available at DaraPay-enabled merchant partners.
“We are excited to work with Alipay,” said Mr. Phok Ratha, General Manager of DaraPay. “Through this collaboration, Alipay users can now benefit from the convenience, simplicity, and security of our integrated system and merchant partners while enjoying their vacation in Cambodia.”
With DaraPay's more than 3,000 merchant partners, finding a store or service that accepts this integrated mobile payment should not be a trouble. Whether it is a transaction at a restaurant, café, and supermarket or payment for services such as ride-hailing, hotel, and entertainments, Chinese tourists can truly benefit by choosing the services of DaraPay’s merchant partners. Alipay customers who love shopping for apparel or trying out all types of delicious food can enjoy with the most popular Chinese tourist malls: Sorya Center Point or The Olympia Mall located at the heart of Phnom Penh City.
The future bodes well for the two partners with the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Kingdom continues to grow. Last year, statistically the nation welcomed over 1.7 million Chinese tourists, and the number is expected to rise to 3 million by 2020 and 5 million by 2025.
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Thursday, 28 November 2019
Fusionex Founder & Group CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year at SEBA 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 -- Fusionex Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Seri Ivan Teh was accorded the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Awards (SEBA) 2019 recently.
Teh was recognised for his outstanding innovation, foresight and inventive strategy in creating brand excellence, thus, being a role model and source of inspiration for many.
In a statement, the multi-award winning data technology provider said the award was presented by Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof.
SEBA is supported by the ministry to honour Malaysia’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises while uncovering growing talents and upcoming companies that are transforming the industry which they are operating in.
Past recipients include Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes of AirAsia, Patrick Grove of Catcha Group and Anthony Tan of Grab.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
PureCircle sweetens Paris in December with next generation stevia leaf ingredients
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 -- PureCircle, the world's leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia sweeteners will showcase its next generation stevia leaf ingredients at the three-day Food Ingredients (Fi) Europe in Paris, France, beginning Dec 3.
For the first time, the Company will bring PureCircle Gourmet Ice Cream with zero added sugar to Europe for attendees to enjoy. It will craft its indulgent ice cream onsite in two classic flavours: chocolate and vanilla.
PureCircle Ice Cream is sweetened with its next generation stevia sweetener, which was introduced this past summer in Chicago, the site of the Company’s global headquarters, according to a statement.
The Company served the ice cream to thousands of people in Chicago and received overwhelmingly positive responses with consumers stating their intent to purchase the ice cream, and that the ice cream improved their taste perception of stevia as an ingredient.
PureCircle will also offer a robust menu of no added sugar products made with its sugar-like, plant-based, next generation stevia leaf ingredients. Attendees visiting PureCircle’s exhibit space will be treated to sweet and savoury food and beverage items.
PureCircle recently expanded use of its new proprietary stevia leaf variety. Carefully cultivated by PureCircle and successfully field-tested, this new stevia varietal yields greater quantities of its sugar-like next generation stevia ingredients compared to previous generations of stevia plants.
This breakthrough further improves PureCircle’s ability to deliver an ample, sustainable supply of next generation stevia leaf ingredients to food and beverage companies.
More information at https://www.purecircle.com.
-- BERNAMA
For the first time, the Company will bring PureCircle Gourmet Ice Cream with zero added sugar to Europe for attendees to enjoy. It will craft its indulgent ice cream onsite in two classic flavours: chocolate and vanilla.
PureCircle Ice Cream is sweetened with its next generation stevia sweetener, which was introduced this past summer in Chicago, the site of the Company’s global headquarters, according to a statement.
The Company served the ice cream to thousands of people in Chicago and received overwhelmingly positive responses with consumers stating their intent to purchase the ice cream, and that the ice cream improved their taste perception of stevia as an ingredient.
PureCircle will also offer a robust menu of no added sugar products made with its sugar-like, plant-based, next generation stevia leaf ingredients. Attendees visiting PureCircle’s exhibit space will be treated to sweet and savoury food and beverage items.
PureCircle recently expanded use of its new proprietary stevia leaf variety. Carefully cultivated by PureCircle and successfully field-tested, this new stevia varietal yields greater quantities of its sugar-like next generation stevia ingredients compared to previous generations of stevia plants.
This breakthrough further improves PureCircle’s ability to deliver an ample, sustainable supply of next generation stevia leaf ingredients to food and beverage companies.
More information at https://www.purecircle.com.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
RETAIL PRO® RANKED TOP RETAIL POS IN MARKET SHARE, GLOBAL REACH, INNOVATION, AND GROWTH
Folsom, CA, Nov 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retail Pro International today announced its cross-platform, cross-channel POS and retail management software Retail Pro® ranked in IHL’s latest Retail Executive Advisory Program Research Study as number 1 retail mid-market POS in market share, global reach, innovation, and growth.
“Over the years we’ve amassed a tremendous amount of primary and secondary-source data in this pursuit to assist retailers in vendor selection and to help understand the trends transforming our industry,” said Jerry Sheldon, Vice President of the IHL Group. “The study considers primary and secondary source data to evaluate and rank on-premise and SaaS POS for retailers with chains ranging from 1 to 100 locations – representing over 9 million POS locations installed POS units worldwide.”
In this hyper-competitive context, Retail Pro holds 5.9% market share in the midmarket slice for general retail and also ranks as a top performer in IHL’s positioning map which measures vendors by innovation and market strength dimensions.
Kerry Lemos, CEO of Retail Pro International, comments, “We thrive in the highly creative and demanding environments in all major markets worldwide. Striving together with our loyal customers drives us to keep honing our technology to be more efficient, more innovative, and more adaptable to the diverse retail brands using Retail Pro worldwide.”
As retail in emerging markets continues to expand and enterprise retailers are rearchitecting systems for unified commerce, IHL projects the POS software market will grow 53% from $3.2 billion in 2018 to $4.9 billion in 2023, implying further growth opportunity for top POS providers.
“In spite of economic condition setbacks in some markets, retail continues to advance in North America, EMEA and APAC. This presents our retail technology solution providers with an opportunity to move forward and prosper in the era of intentional innovation,” commented Greg Buzek of IHL.
“These companies, ranked above all others in our study, represent a cohort of movers who push and help organizations drive growth. We congratulate the top-performers who move our industry forward.”
About Retail Pro International
Retail Pro International (RPI) is a global leader in retail management software that is recognized world-wide for rich functionality, multi-national capabilities, and unparalleled flexibility. For 30 years, RPI has innovated retail software solutions to help retailers optimize business operations and have more time to focus on what really matters - cultivating customer engagement and capitalizing on retail’s trends. Retail Pro is the chosen software platform for unified commerce strategy by retailers in 130+ countries. To learn more, visit www.retailpro.com
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“Over the years we’ve amassed a tremendous amount of primary and secondary-source data in this pursuit to assist retailers in vendor selection and to help understand the trends transforming our industry,” said Jerry Sheldon, Vice President of the IHL Group. “The study considers primary and secondary source data to evaluate and rank on-premise and SaaS POS for retailers with chains ranging from 1 to 100 locations – representing over 9 million POS locations installed POS units worldwide.”
In this hyper-competitive context, Retail Pro holds 5.9% market share in the midmarket slice for general retail and also ranks as a top performer in IHL’s positioning map which measures vendors by innovation and market strength dimensions.
Kerry Lemos, CEO of Retail Pro International, comments, “We thrive in the highly creative and demanding environments in all major markets worldwide. Striving together with our loyal customers drives us to keep honing our technology to be more efficient, more innovative, and more adaptable to the diverse retail brands using Retail Pro worldwide.”
As retail in emerging markets continues to expand and enterprise retailers are rearchitecting systems for unified commerce, IHL projects the POS software market will grow 53% from $3.2 billion in 2018 to $4.9 billion in 2023, implying further growth opportunity for top POS providers.
“In spite of economic condition setbacks in some markets, retail continues to advance in North America, EMEA and APAC. This presents our retail technology solution providers with an opportunity to move forward and prosper in the era of intentional innovation,” commented Greg Buzek of IHL.
“These companies, ranked above all others in our study, represent a cohort of movers who push and help organizations drive growth. We congratulate the top-performers who move our industry forward.”
About Retail Pro International
Retail Pro International (RPI) is a global leader in retail management software that is recognized world-wide for rich functionality, multi-national capabilities, and unparalleled flexibility. For 30 years, RPI has innovated retail software solutions to help retailers optimize business operations and have more time to focus on what really matters - cultivating customer engagement and capitalizing on retail’s trends. Retail Pro is the chosen software platform for unified commerce strategy by retailers in 130+ countries. To learn more, visit www.retailpro.com
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Sunday, 24 November 2019
AKWEL: 9 MONTHS TURNOVER INCREASES +3.3%
PARIS, France, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
14 November 2019
9 MONTHS TURNOVER INCREASES +3.3%
Akwel (FR0000053027, AKW, PEA-eligible), the automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer specialising in fluid management and mechanisms, has posted consolidated turnover of €826.3m on the 30 September 2019, up +3.3%.
Consolidated turnover (1 January to 30 September 2019)
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In the first nine months of 2019, Akwel recorded turnover up +4.3% when comparing like-for-like figures. This performance was achieved against the backdrop of a global automotive industry in which conditions are still difficult, with a drop in product volumes of around -7%.
All geographical areas enjoyed growth in the third quarter.
Over the nine-month period, the the turnover by production zone breaks down as follows:
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--BERNAMA
14 November 2019
9 MONTHS TURNOVER INCREASES +3.3%
Akwel (FR0000053027, AKW, PEA-eligible), the automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer specialising in fluid management and mechanisms, has posted consolidated turnover of €826.3m on the 30 September 2019, up +3.3%.
Consolidated turnover (1 January to 30 September 2019)
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In the first nine months of 2019, Akwel recorded turnover up +4.3% when comparing like-for-like figures. This performance was achieved against the backdrop of a global automotive industry in which conditions are still difficult, with a drop in product volumes of around -7%.
All geographical areas enjoyed growth in the third quarter.
Over the nine-month period, the the turnover by production zone breaks down as follows:
- France: €253.6m (-7.5%)
- Europe (excluding France) and Africa: €250.8m (+6.2%)
- North America: €202.0m (+8.2%)
- Asia and the Middle East (including Turkey): €112.8m (+20.7%)
- South America: €7.1m (-22.5%)
The group’s Chinese factories are continuing to grow, with a rise of +33.5% over the nine months.
With an investment budget more in line with normality this year and a more efficient management of working capital requirements, the group generated a free cash-flow of €38.6m over nine months and achieved a reduction in its net financial debts of €30.6m (excluding the impact of IFRS 16) compared to the situation on 31 December 2018, of which €12.6m came in the third quarter.
AKWEL can confirm all of the targets announced for the 2019 and 2020 financial years: growth in turnover, growth in operating profit and a return to a positive free cash flow in 2019, with a turnover of around €1.2 billion in 2020.
With an investment budget more in line with normality this year and a more efficient management of working capital requirements, the group generated a free cash-flow of €38.6m over nine months and achieved a reduction in its net financial debts of €30.6m (excluding the impact of IFRS 16) compared to the situation on 31 December 2018, of which €12.6m came in the third quarter.
AKWEL can confirm all of the targets announced for the 2019 and 2020 financial years: growth in turnover, growth in operating profit and a return to a positive free cash flow in 2019, with a turnover of around €1.2 billion in 2020.
| An independent family group, listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange, AKWEL is an automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer specialising in fluid management and mechanisms, offering first-rate industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration. Operating in 20 countries across five continents, AKWEL employs almost 12,000 people worldwide. |
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Saturday, 23 November 2019
MELTWATER PARTICIPATES IN THE LAUNCH OF AWS DATA EXCHANGE
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meltwater, one of the world’s largest providers of news and social data, today announces it is a launch provider on AWS Data Exchange, a new service that makes it easy for millions of Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers to securely find, subscribe to, and use third-party data in the cloud.
“We’re delighted to welcome Meltwater in AWS Data Exchange,” said Stephen Orban, General Manager, AWS Data Exchange, Amazon Web Services, Inc. “With the market calling for more external data to compliment internal datasets, AWS Data Exchange customers can now leverage Meltwater’s data to enhanced visibility into the world around them, so that they can make better informed decisions.”
With AWS Data Exchange, customers from all industries can leverage Meltwater’s packaged data products to support multiple business processes. For example, investors can identify potential trading opportunities by tracking daily changes in media coverage and sentiment for companies, and rebalance portfolios based on shifting sentiment and business event patterns across different industry verticals. Media and Entertainment production teams can inform talent and programming decisions by tracking changes in daily media coverage and sentiment for TV streaming platforms and flagship shows, while making more informed sponsorship and advertising decisions by tracking coverage for different celebrities. Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations can track media coverage around key drug classes and market accordingly.
“Meltwater believes in the value of businesses using online data to make better informed decisions and become more competitive in their markets. Historically, we have provided PR and Communications departments with the insights they need to stay ahead, but with the launch of our derived data sets available in AWS Data Exchange, we bring this expertise to departments such as business intelligence, competitive intelligence, marketing, and legal, who can leverage this data and create insights to their advantage,” said Leor Distenfeld, Executive Director of Outside Insight at Meltwater.
Tim Barker, Head of Product for Fairhair.ai at Meltwater states, “We’re excited to be one of the first providers on AWS Data Exchange and we look forward to helping customers gain business insight from these new packaged data products, which combine the best of our content and AI capabilities. AWS Data Exchange complements the range of products and services we already deliver to over 32,000 customers and provides us with an exciting new path to rapidly develop and deploy packaged data products in response to market and individual customer requirements.”
Meltwater and AWS Data Exchange can help businesses across multiple industries to support their data-driven strategies through access to a new range of packaged data products. With over 500 million new documents being added daily, and enhanced NLP enrichments layered on top, these datasets will provide AWS Data Exchange customers with valuable data to help drive their business strategy. To learn more, visit click here.
About Meltwater
Meltwater, a pioneer of Media Intelligence and now Outside Insight, gives businesses the information advantage they need to stay ahead. More than 32,000 companies use Meltwater’s media intelligence to stay on top of billions of online conversations and extract relevant insights to strategically manage their brands. With nearly 20 years of experience analyzing data, Meltwater is dedicated to personal, global service built on the local expertise of 55 offices across six continents. Meltwater is also committed to fostering the data science ecosystem through MEST, a pan-African entrepreneurial program and incubator, and Shack15, a global data science community. Learn more at meltwater.com.
Contact
dataproducts@meltwater.com
SOURCE: Meltwater
--BERNAMA
“We’re delighted to welcome Meltwater in AWS Data Exchange,” said Stephen Orban, General Manager, AWS Data Exchange, Amazon Web Services, Inc. “With the market calling for more external data to compliment internal datasets, AWS Data Exchange customers can now leverage Meltwater’s data to enhanced visibility into the world around them, so that they can make better informed decisions.”
With AWS Data Exchange, customers from all industries can leverage Meltwater’s packaged data products to support multiple business processes. For example, investors can identify potential trading opportunities by tracking daily changes in media coverage and sentiment for companies, and rebalance portfolios based on shifting sentiment and business event patterns across different industry verticals. Media and Entertainment production teams can inform talent and programming decisions by tracking changes in daily media coverage and sentiment for TV streaming platforms and flagship shows, while making more informed sponsorship and advertising decisions by tracking coverage for different celebrities. Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations can track media coverage around key drug classes and market accordingly.
“Meltwater believes in the value of businesses using online data to make better informed decisions and become more competitive in their markets. Historically, we have provided PR and Communications departments with the insights they need to stay ahead, but with the launch of our derived data sets available in AWS Data Exchange, we bring this expertise to departments such as business intelligence, competitive intelligence, marketing, and legal, who can leverage this data and create insights to their advantage,” said Leor Distenfeld, Executive Director of Outside Insight at Meltwater.
Tim Barker, Head of Product for Fairhair.ai at Meltwater states, “We’re excited to be one of the first providers on AWS Data Exchange and we look forward to helping customers gain business insight from these new packaged data products, which combine the best of our content and AI capabilities. AWS Data Exchange complements the range of products and services we already deliver to over 32,000 customers and provides us with an exciting new path to rapidly develop and deploy packaged data products in response to market and individual customer requirements.”
Meltwater and AWS Data Exchange can help businesses across multiple industries to support their data-driven strategies through access to a new range of packaged data products. With over 500 million new documents being added daily, and enhanced NLP enrichments layered on top, these datasets will provide AWS Data Exchange customers with valuable data to help drive their business strategy. To learn more, visit click here.
About Meltwater
Meltwater, a pioneer of Media Intelligence and now Outside Insight, gives businesses the information advantage they need to stay ahead. More than 32,000 companies use Meltwater’s media intelligence to stay on top of billions of online conversations and extract relevant insights to strategically manage their brands. With nearly 20 years of experience analyzing data, Meltwater is dedicated to personal, global service built on the local expertise of 55 offices across six continents. Meltwater is also committed to fostering the data science ecosystem through MEST, a pan-African entrepreneurial program and incubator, and Shack15, a global data science community. Learn more at meltwater.com.
Contact
dataproducts@meltwater.com
SOURCE: Meltwater
--BERNAMA
´World´s Best Electrician´ title goes to Australian Tom Matic
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 -- IDEAL® Electrical has concluded its fourth annual IDEAL National Championship by crowning the first-ever International Champion at Disney’s® Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Tom Matic from Melbourne, Australia took home the title of ‘World’s Best Electrician’ and a brand new RAM® 1500 Pickup Truck.
Matic won after competing against professional electricians from the United States (US), Canada and China in an intense hour-long competition that required the competitors to complete four challenges – one reflecting each country’s unique electrical installation methods.
The inaugural international competition took place following three days of competition, including Professional, Student/Apprentice, Contractor and School Challenge categories.
Reigning two-time Professional Individual Champion and two-time Professional Team Champion, Greg Anliker, proved he was still at the top of his game, taking home his third Professional Individual Champion title and US$75,000. (US$1 = RM4.17)
Jordan Finfrock from Flatwoods, Kentucky took the top spot in the Student/Apprentice Individual category with a prize of US$30,000.
Kellenberger Electric’s Clay Noga and Keith Runkle (Kellenberger 2) clinched first place for the Contractor Challenge while Minneapolis JATC’s Angela Bissonnette-Penna and Jacob Thoennes earned first place in the North American School Challenge.
About four years ago, IDEAL Electrical established the IDEAL National (US) Championship to showcase the skills and professionalism of today’s electricians.
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Tom Matic from Melbourne, Australia took home the title of ‘World’s Best Electrician’ and a brand new RAM® 1500 Pickup Truck.
Matic won after competing against professional electricians from the United States (US), Canada and China in an intense hour-long competition that required the competitors to complete four challenges – one reflecting each country’s unique electrical installation methods.
The inaugural international competition took place following three days of competition, including Professional, Student/Apprentice, Contractor and School Challenge categories.
Reigning two-time Professional Individual Champion and two-time Professional Team Champion, Greg Anliker, proved he was still at the top of his game, taking home his third Professional Individual Champion title and US$75,000. (US$1 = RM4.17)
Jordan Finfrock from Flatwoods, Kentucky took the top spot in the Student/Apprentice Individual category with a prize of US$30,000.
Kellenberger Electric’s Clay Noga and Keith Runkle (Kellenberger 2) clinched first place for the Contractor Challenge while Minneapolis JATC’s Angela Bissonnette-Penna and Jacob Thoennes earned first place in the North American School Challenge.
About four years ago, IDEAL Electrical established the IDEAL National (US) Championship to showcase the skills and professionalism of today’s electricians.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 22 November 2019
Epiq expands AI-enabled eDiscovery, document review services globally
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 -- Epiq has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled eDiscovery and document review services through a combination of partnerships, proprietary technology and increased service readiness globally.
As part of its expanded AI initiative, the global leader in the legal services industry is rolling out the latest versions of NexLP, Brainspace and Relativity Analytics globally, across its industry leading global data centres.
In addition to working closely with select industry AI technology leaders, Epiq also leverages data scientists and proprietary algorithms to develop new products with transformative capabilities for its clients.
To thoroughly enable the application of AI in its services, Epiq is certifying over 300 of its document review, client service, solution architect and operations team members through detailed and proprietary training programmes.
With this expansion of capability, Epiq can effectively serve its global client base, including the management of multi-jurisdictional projects, according to a statement.
Epiq can now assure the consistent ability to manage AI-supported workflows across languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Japanese.
Recent client engagements include leveraging AI for a leading international bank, national healthcare provider and one of America’s largest cities.
More information at https://www.epiqglobal.com.
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As part of its expanded AI initiative, the global leader in the legal services industry is rolling out the latest versions of NexLP, Brainspace and Relativity Analytics globally, across its industry leading global data centres.
In addition to working closely with select industry AI technology leaders, Epiq also leverages data scientists and proprietary algorithms to develop new products with transformative capabilities for its clients.
To thoroughly enable the application of AI in its services, Epiq is certifying over 300 of its document review, client service, solution architect and operations team members through detailed and proprietary training programmes.
With this expansion of capability, Epiq can effectively serve its global client base, including the management of multi-jurisdictional projects, according to a statement.
Epiq can now assure the consistent ability to manage AI-supported workflows across languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Japanese.
Recent client engagements include leveraging AI for a leading international bank, national healthcare provider and one of America’s largest cities.
More information at https://www.epiqglobal.com.
-- BERNAMA
PIALIVING: FINALLY JAPANESE SOUNDPROOF PRODUCTS ARE COMING IN SINGAPORE!
FUKUOKA, Japan, Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pialiving Co., Ltd. is opening a Japanese soundproof POP-UP store at Tokyu Hands Suntec City until November 24th, 2019.
Above all, many people are interested in soundproof curtains that can reduce the construction noise from the outside and the noise from the neighbor.
The products are sold exclusively in Tokyu Hands Suntec City.
The sale will end when all the stock is sold out.
[Period] 28th October 2019 (Mon) - 24th November 2019 (Sun)
[Location] Tokyu Hands Suntec City
[Company URL] https://www.pialiving.com
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Contact
Contact: https://www.pialiving.com/
Pialiving Co., Ltd.
Haruka Muromizu
TEL: +65-92-432-7011
Mail: pia@pialiving.co.jp
Source : Pialiving Co., Ltd.
Above all, many people are interested in soundproof curtains that can reduce the construction noise from the outside and the noise from the neighbor.
The products are sold exclusively in Tokyu Hands Suntec City.
The sale will end when all the stock is sold out.
[Period] 28th October 2019 (Mon) - 24th November 2019 (Sun)
[Location] Tokyu Hands Suntec City
[Company URL] https://www.pialiving.com
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191121006079/en/
Contact
Contact: https://www.pialiving.com/
Pialiving Co., Ltd.
Haruka Muromizu
TEL: +65-92-432-7011
Mail: pia@pialiving.co.jp
Source : Pialiving Co., Ltd.
LeddarTech recognised at CES 2020 Innovation Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 -- LeddarTech® continues to impress with the recent announcement of an award at the prestigious CES 2020 Innovation Awards in the Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation Category.
“The Leddar™ Pixell is a product that exemplifies the commitment that the team at LeddarTech has towards addressing the demand from the market for highly reliable solid-state LiDAR meeting their mobility application requirements,” said LeddarTech vice-president (Product Line Management), Michael Poulin
Leddar Pixell integrates LeddarTech’s patented technology embedded in the state-of-the-art LCA2 LeddarEngine™, which consists of a highly integrated LeddarCore™ SoC and LeddarSP digital signal processing software.
LeddarTech also offers the LeddarEngine to automotive LiDAR developers and other LiDAR makers, accelerating the availability of high quality, tailored LiDAR solutions to a broad and ever-growing range of LiDAR applications and markets.
The company will demonstrate the Leddar Pixell at Tech-AD Detroit on Nov 21 and 22; CES in Las Vegas on Jan 7 to 10, 2020; and at Automotive World 2020 in Tokyo, Japan from Jan 15 to 17, 2020, as well as other locations throughout 2020.
LeddarTech is an industry leader in LiDAR technology providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform. More information at https://leddartech.com.
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“The Leddar™ Pixell is a product that exemplifies the commitment that the team at LeddarTech has towards addressing the demand from the market for highly reliable solid-state LiDAR meeting their mobility application requirements,” said LeddarTech vice-president (Product Line Management), Michael Poulin
Leddar Pixell integrates LeddarTech’s patented technology embedded in the state-of-the-art LCA2 LeddarEngine™, which consists of a highly integrated LeddarCore™ SoC and LeddarSP digital signal processing software.
LeddarTech also offers the LeddarEngine to automotive LiDAR developers and other LiDAR makers, accelerating the availability of high quality, tailored LiDAR solutions to a broad and ever-growing range of LiDAR applications and markets.
The company will demonstrate the Leddar Pixell at Tech-AD Detroit on Nov 21 and 22; CES in Las Vegas on Jan 7 to 10, 2020; and at Automotive World 2020 in Tokyo, Japan from Jan 15 to 17, 2020, as well as other locations throughout 2020.
LeddarTech is an industry leader in LiDAR technology providing the most versatile and scalable auto and mobility LiDAR platform. More information at https://leddartech.com.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 21 November 2019
ZEN-NOH HOLDING "JAPAN FOOD CAMPAIGN 2019" IN SINGAPORE ON T2 DIAMOND TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT'S ANNIVERSARY
TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2019 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH) is holding the "Japan Food Campaign 2019" through November 30 in cooperation with local restaurants to mark the T2 Diamond Table Tennis Tournament which is held for the first time in Singapore from November 21 to 24.
Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102845/
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Photo1: Campaign Poster
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/201911203751-O1-DTo59Lrc.pdf
T2 Diamond is a high-level tournament in which only top 16 players in the world ranking take part. It draws close attention because players can get more points necessary to take part in Olympic games, and global top players, including Chinese, join the competition. Kasumi Ishikawa of Japan, under contract with ZEN-NOH and 8th in the world ranking, also participates.
ZEN-NOH supports the tournament by providing Japanese foods, including omusubi (rice balls) and Inari-zushi (vinegared rice balls wrapped in fried bean curd) made from Japanese rice, in lounges for players, official guests and VIPs.
The "Japan Food Campaign 2019" is underway from November 15 to 30 in cooperation with "Gyu-Kaku" and "TEPPEI SYOKUDO" which operate restaurants in Singapore. Contents of the campaign are as follows.
-Gyu-Kaku "Japan Fair"
Gyu-kaku provides dishes made from wagyu beef and rice purchased from ZEN-NOH at 9 restaurants*.
*Chijmes, UE Square, Novena Square, Kinex, The Star Vista, Centrepoint, Marina Square, City Square Mall, Waterway Point
-TEPPEI SYOKUDO "Onigiri Fair"
TEPPEI SYOKUDO provides rice balls made from "SAKURA RICE" with limited quantities at 4 restaurants*. During T2 Diamond, the players also enjoy them.
*Millenia Walk, ION, Takashimaya, Asia Square outlet
-"Gyu-Kaku"
Gyu-Kaku operates 9 yakiniku barbecue restaurants in Singapore, using wagyu beef "ZEN-NOH Wagyu" and "SAKURA RICE" from ZEN-NOH.
-"TEPPEI SYOKUDO"
TEPPEI SYOKUDO operates 5 restaurants serving Japanese dishes such as rice bowls in Singapore; it provides rice balls for tournament buffets.
Photo2: Campaign at Gyu-Kaku
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Photo3: Rice ball campaign at TEPPEI SYOKUDO
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Twitter account "ZEN-NOH Public Relations Division; Sports Support" operated by the ZEN-NOH Public Relations & Research Division posts information about table tennis games involving Japanese national players as needed.
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/zennoh_sports
Source: The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH)
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36196
The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH) is holding the "Japan Food Campaign 2019" through November 30 in cooperation with local restaurants to mark the T2 Diamond Table Tennis Tournament which is held for the first time in Singapore from November 21 to 24.
Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102845/
201911203751/_prw_PI5tn_MK9IdBTm.png
Photo1: Campaign Poster
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/201911203751-O1-DTo59Lrc.pdf
T2 Diamond is a high-level tournament in which only top 16 players in the world ranking take part. It draws close attention because players can get more points necessary to take part in Olympic games, and global top players, including Chinese, join the competition. Kasumi Ishikawa of Japan, under contract with ZEN-NOH and 8th in the world ranking, also participates.
ZEN-NOH supports the tournament by providing Japanese foods, including omusubi (rice balls) and Inari-zushi (vinegared rice balls wrapped in fried bean curd) made from Japanese rice, in lounges for players, official guests and VIPs.
The "Japan Food Campaign 2019" is underway from November 15 to 30 in cooperation with "Gyu-Kaku" and "TEPPEI SYOKUDO" which operate restaurants in Singapore. Contents of the campaign are as follows.
-Gyu-Kaku "Japan Fair"
Gyu-kaku provides dishes made from wagyu beef and rice purchased from ZEN-NOH at 9 restaurants*.
*Chijmes, UE Square, Novena Square, Kinex, The Star Vista, Centrepoint, Marina Square, City Square Mall, Waterway Point
-TEPPEI SYOKUDO "Onigiri Fair"
TEPPEI SYOKUDO provides rice balls made from "SAKURA RICE" with limited quantities at 4 restaurants*. During T2 Diamond, the players also enjoy them.
*Millenia Walk, ION, Takashimaya, Asia Square outlet
-"Gyu-Kaku"
Gyu-Kaku operates 9 yakiniku barbecue restaurants in Singapore, using wagyu beef "ZEN-NOH Wagyu" and "SAKURA RICE" from ZEN-NOH.
-"TEPPEI SYOKUDO"
TEPPEI SYOKUDO operates 5 restaurants serving Japanese dishes such as rice bowls in Singapore; it provides rice balls for tournament buffets.
Photo2: Campaign at Gyu-Kaku
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/
M102845/201911203751/_prw_PI1lg_Gc8VV4zf.jpg
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102845/
201911203751/_prw_PI2lg_X5e197rl.jpg
Photo3: Rice ball campaign at TEPPEI SYOKUDO
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102845
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https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102845/
201911203751/_prw_PI4lg_PAxt9TOY.jpg
Twitter account "ZEN-NOH Public Relations Division; Sports Support" operated by the ZEN-NOH Public Relations & Research Division posts information about table tennis games involving Japanese national players as needed.
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/zennoh_sports
Source: The National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH)
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36196
ASIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD 2019: ACUMEN RESEARCH LABS OF SINGAPORE WINS FIRST PRIZE
Innovating first test of its kind that rapidly detects sepsis through gene expression of patients’ immune cells
https://aea.events/e/aea2019_winners/
CHIBA, Japan, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Asian Entrepreneurship Award Steering Committee announced today that Acumen Research Labs of Singapore won first prize at the Asian Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 (AEA 2019), a three-day business pitch award for Asian startups held from October 30th to November 1st at Kashiwa-no-ha campus city in Chiba prefecture, Japan. This year, 27 technology startups from 14 countries and regions across Asia competed to showcase their innovations, the commercial viability and social impact of their products and services, and the potential for collaboration with Japanese corporations. The winner this year, Acumen Research Labs., was highly evaluated for its “AcuSeptTM”, the first blood-based sepsis host response test of its kind. Using sepsis-specific mRNA biomarkers, the new test will help doctors accurately detect sepsis in patients in just 4-5 hours, much faster than current methods.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191119005512/en/
Since its launch in 2012, AEA has provided a stage on which 154 Asia-based technology startups from 15 countries and regions have been able to showcase their ideas to address social issues across Asia. This year, the specializations of all six finalists were either in AI/IoT or medical & healthcare fields , demonstrating AEA’s firm commitment to supporting startups in cutting-edge fields.
Besides awards, the event provides a unique opportunity for participating startup companies to start collaborating with Japanese companies and to utilize the AEA host city, Kashiwa-no-ha, as a testing field where they can demonstrate their products and services. For instance, Genome Clinic Co. Ltd., the winner of Kashiwa-no-ha award at AEA 2017, has already commenced operations at Kashiwa-no-ha and in January 2020, AEA 2018 third-prize winner Girasol Energy, Inc. will be launching a pilot operation of Girasol Energy’s PPLC solution, an IoT platform designed for photovoltaic plants, in the Kashiwa-no-ha area.
This year, AEA 2019 has received more sponsorship and support from corporations internationally, which enabled the enrichment of its programs and the provision of more networking opportunities to better support participating companies. Moving forward, AEA is committed to evolving further with the aim of serving as an innovative platform across Asia.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36184
Wednesday, 20 November 2019
aBey blockchain co-creator delivers keynote address at Malta Blockchain Summit 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 -- The aBey Foundation has released the full text and video of Dr Ciprian Pungila’s keynote address during the opening session of the two-day Malta Blockchain Summit 2019, beginning Nov 7.
Dr Pungila is co-creator of aBey blockchain technology and serves as chief scientist of the non-profit aBey Foundation which provides governance for the free open-sourced aBey blockchain.
In the speech, he addressed technological supremacy through high-performance blockchains, introducing innovative ways to empower blockchains through heterogeneous architectures and high-performance computation.
He also reviewed key facts about the aBey blockchain, saying, “aBey first saw the light of day in July 2018, and by the blockchain’s first anniversary had amassed more than 100,000 active users.”
Meanwhile, aBey Foundation endorses and offers grants for active and ongoing research efforts supporting the aBey blockchain’s development, with some of the research having been published by prestigious international publishers.
During the summit, aPay Systems demonstrated how to execute live transactions from the aPay blockchain to stored value China UnionPay, Visa and MasterCard card accounts, with reads and writes executed in fraction of a second, all underpinned by aBey blockchain technology.
The full text, and video of edited highlights of Dr Pungila’s keynote speech are available in English and Simplified Chinese at https://we.tl/t-Nyn2ILlzS6
-- BERNAMA
LITTLER EXPANDS INTO ASIA WITH SINGAPORE OFFICE
SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, is expanding its global footprint with the opening of an office in Singapore, the firm’s first in Asia. By bringing its international platform to Singapore, Littler will have a presence in an important business hub that is home to many multinational corporations operating throughout Asia.
The creation of a regional office from which to service clients in the Asia Pacific region marks an important milestone in Littler’s global expansion strategy. With more than 1,500 lawyers across 21 countries, Littler serves as a first-stop shop for multinational companies on labor and employment law matters in multiple jurisdictions around the world. “Establishing a physical presence in Asia is a natural outgrowth of our extensive experience counseling employers in the region, and follows our significant expansion across North America, Europe and Latin America over the past decade,” said Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, co-managing directors of Littler, in a joint statement. “The Asia Pacific region is an essential piece of our international strategy and this move further strengthens our ability to provide global labor and employment services to clients.” Upon final approval by local authorities, the Singapore office will be led by Littler shareholder Trent Sutton, who will be joined in the office by special counsel Nancy Zhang*. Sutton, who speaks Korean and has lived in several countries throughout Asia, focuses his practice on counseling clients on multi-country employment and compliance matters. He regularly conducts cross-border internal investigations, advises on the employment aspects of global expansions and workforce restructurings, and conducts training sessions on human resource issues. With extensive experience practicing in China, Zhang is qualified to practice in the People's Republic of China. Prior to joining Littler, she practiced at an international law firm in Beijing and served as an in-house counsel at a multinational company headquartered in China. Sutton and Zhang will reside in the Singapore office and will continue to work closely with other attorneys in Littler’s International Employment Law practice and with those licensed in the Asia Pacific region, including shareholder Naomi Seddon, who is admitted to practice in Australia and New Zealand, and special counsel Aki Tanaka, who formerly practiced and is licensed in Japan. “Trent has been integral in growing the firm’s international client base, particularly in Asia, and is the ideal leader for our efforts in Singapore,” said Stephan Swinkels, a Littler shareholder who helps lead the development and integration of the firm’s global practice. “He and Nancy, who has also been a vital piece of the firm’s service to clients in Asia, bring wide-ranging experience advising employers in Asia and an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of operating of the region.” From its outpost in Singapore, Littler will continue to advise Asia-based corporations on their human resources and employment law compliance needs in the Americas and Europe, and will now be able to do so from the convenience of a regional presence. Littler also will continue to advise companies based in the Americas or Europe regarding their operations in Asia, including their local Asia or regional offices. With a singular focus on representing management in every aspect of labor and employment law, Littler has a unique ability to help clients strategically design and implement both multi-country and regional human resources initiatives that take into account the local customs, laws and expectations of employers and employees in Asia Pacific. |
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
VERRENCY APPOINTS DICKSON CHU TO GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD
BBVA Global Executive and ex-Paypal Fintech Payments Expert
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global payment innovation company Verrency today announced the appointment of Dickson Chu, an accomplished payments executive and business builder, to its global advisory board.
Mr. Chu has held leadership roles at prominent companies including Paypal, Wells Fargo, Yahoo!, Living Social and Citi, and is a board director and active advisor to a number of emerging payment companies. He is currently the head of BBVA’s San Francisco office for New Digital Businesses, where he has overall BBVA group responsibility for the governance, budget and strategic direction of BBVA’s growing global portfolio of Fintech businesses.
“Verrency is a truly unique company that has significant global momentum,” said Mr. Chu. “Their innovative enabling platform can be deployed on top of existing payment infrastructure, offering a flexible, low-cost, and time efficient way for banks and financial institutions to improve their relationships with customers. They solve a global industry problem, and I’m excited to be joining Verrency where I can help David capitalise on the urgency amongst banks, processors and even super-apps to better compete for their customers around the moment of payment.”
“Dickson’s incredible fintech & payments experience, especially with financial institutions such as BBVA, PayPal and Citi are a tremendous asset as we look to expand the delivery of our patented API platform,” said David Link, Verrency Founder and CEO. “Dickson’s vision, passion and his depth of experience in precisely the area in which Verrency operates are invaluable as we continue our expansion across the United States and overseas. Dickson’s unique insights will also be instrumental as Verrency continues to expand its service offerings into data analytics and other services around the moment of payment.”
Verrency’s industrial-grade platform fits on top of a bank’s, processor’s or wallet’s existing infrastructure, opening the door for rapid delivery of enhanced features and new services without the need to change existing legacy technology or to migrate portfolios. The company has announced agreements with a number of major financial institutions around the world, including UAE-based Emirates NBD, Colombia’s Banco Davivienda, Australia's Volt Bank, and the US-based global processor FIS, among others.
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global payment innovation company Verrency today announced the appointment of Dickson Chu, an accomplished payments executive and business builder, to its global advisory board.
Mr. Chu has held leadership roles at prominent companies including Paypal, Wells Fargo, Yahoo!, Living Social and Citi, and is a board director and active advisor to a number of emerging payment companies. He is currently the head of BBVA’s San Francisco office for New Digital Businesses, where he has overall BBVA group responsibility for the governance, budget and strategic direction of BBVA’s growing global portfolio of Fintech businesses.
“Verrency is a truly unique company that has significant global momentum,” said Mr. Chu. “Their innovative enabling platform can be deployed on top of existing payment infrastructure, offering a flexible, low-cost, and time efficient way for banks and financial institutions to improve their relationships with customers. They solve a global industry problem, and I’m excited to be joining Verrency where I can help David capitalise on the urgency amongst banks, processors and even super-apps to better compete for their customers around the moment of payment.”
“Dickson’s incredible fintech & payments experience, especially with financial institutions such as BBVA, PayPal and Citi are a tremendous asset as we look to expand the delivery of our patented API platform,” said David Link, Verrency Founder and CEO. “Dickson’s vision, passion and his depth of experience in precisely the area in which Verrency operates are invaluable as we continue our expansion across the United States and overseas. Dickson’s unique insights will also be instrumental as Verrency continues to expand its service offerings into data analytics and other services around the moment of payment.”
Verrency’s industrial-grade platform fits on top of a bank’s, processor’s or wallet’s existing infrastructure, opening the door for rapid delivery of enhanced features and new services without the need to change existing legacy technology or to migrate portfolios. The company has announced agreements with a number of major financial institutions around the world, including UAE-based Emirates NBD, Colombia’s Banco Davivienda, Australia's Volt Bank, and the US-based global processor FIS, among others.
Monday, 18 November 2019
Saturday, 16 November 2019
3 EXHIBITIONS TO KICK OFF ON NOV. 16 AT MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART TOKYO, JUST REOPENED AFTER RENOVATION
TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2019 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT), which was reopened just this past spring after renovation, will hold three rotating exhibitions and an MOT collection exhibition simultaneously from Nov. 16 (Saturday).
(Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/201911133429?p=images)
The first of the exhibitions is a solo exhibition, “Dumb Type - Actions + Reflections,” by Japan’s leading media artist group Dumb Type, which celebrates the 35th anniversary of its establishment this year. Dumb Type was formed in 1984 by multimedia performance artists consisting mainly of Kyoto City University of Arts students. The group attracted attention as a company with no hierarchy, with Teiji Furuhashi (1960-1995), a central figure in the group, and other members performing in collaboration among themselves while developing their own unique expressive activities.
The second is the “mina perhonen / minagawa akira TSUZUKU” exhibition which introduces the 25-year history of the fashion and textile brand “mina perhonen” established by Japanese designer Akira Minagawa. After starting with fashion, the brand’s activities gradually expanded to cover life in general, including interior, tableware, and spatial design, and made many proposals to bring “joy” to various aspects of people’s daily lives through design.
The third is “MOT Annual,” a group exhibition that seeks to invite inquiries and discussions by focusing on one aspect of contemporary art. “MOT Annual 2019 Echo after Echo: Summoned Voices, New Shadows,” the 15th installment of the exhibition at the MOT, addresses the fundamental question about “Why do people make things?” together with artists expressing themselves in tune with existing domains like image, language, history, material and so on.
Along with the three exhibitions, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo displays “MOT Collection Part 3: Present Day and in Times Past - Multiple Perspectives,” its superb collection to commemorate its reopening after renovation.
Exhibition period: Nov. 16 (Sat), 2019-Feb. 16 (Sun), 2020
Closed: Mondays (but open on Jan. 13, 2020), Dec. 28, 2019-Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 14, 2020.
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022 Japan)
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/
SOURCE: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36141
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT), which was reopened just this past spring after renovation, will hold three rotating exhibitions and an MOT collection exhibition simultaneously from Nov. 16 (Saturday).
(Images: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/201911133429?p=images)
The first of the exhibitions is a solo exhibition, “Dumb Type - Actions + Reflections,” by Japan’s leading media artist group Dumb Type, which celebrates the 35th anniversary of its establishment this year. Dumb Type was formed in 1984 by multimedia performance artists consisting mainly of Kyoto City University of Arts students. The group attracted attention as a company with no hierarchy, with Teiji Furuhashi (1960-1995), a central figure in the group, and other members performing in collaboration among themselves while developing their own unique expressive activities.
The second is the “mina perhonen / minagawa akira TSUZUKU” exhibition which introduces the 25-year history of the fashion and textile brand “mina perhonen” established by Japanese designer Akira Minagawa. After starting with fashion, the brand’s activities gradually expanded to cover life in general, including interior, tableware, and spatial design, and made many proposals to bring “joy” to various aspects of people’s daily lives through design.
The third is “MOT Annual,” a group exhibition that seeks to invite inquiries and discussions by focusing on one aspect of contemporary art. “MOT Annual 2019 Echo after Echo: Summoned Voices, New Shadows,” the 15th installment of the exhibition at the MOT, addresses the fundamental question about “Why do people make things?” together with artists expressing themselves in tune with existing domains like image, language, history, material and so on.
Along with the three exhibitions, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo displays “MOT Collection Part 3: Present Day and in Times Past - Multiple Perspectives,” its superb collection to commemorate its reopening after renovation.
Exhibition period: Nov. 16 (Sat), 2019-Feb. 16 (Sun), 2020
Closed: Mondays (but open on Jan. 13, 2020), Dec. 28, 2019-Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 14, 2020.
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022 Japan)
https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/
SOURCE: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36141
Mark Green heads Imperial Capital's Special Situations & Structured Credit
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- Imperial Capital LLC (Imperial Capital), a full-service investment bank has hired Mark Green as Head of Special Situations and Structured Credit, based in New York.
Green will be responsible to expand the firm’s credit sales, trading and investment banking efforts further via credit event-driven situations, structuring expertise and investment strategies to allow clients develop valuable solutions to issues they face and benefit from market opportunities across a range of asset classes.
“Structured credit is an important strategic priority and Mark brings with him strong transaction experience, client relationships, and is the right partner to drive growth,” said US Credit head, Tim Sullivan.
Prior to joining Imperial Capital, Green was the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Chatham Road Capital, a credit-focused investment firm he co-founded that exploited market imbalances and inefficiencies in the public and private markets.
“I am thrilled to join Imperial Capital and grateful for the opportunity to lead this business. The firm is well positioned to expand its capabilities and I look forward to providing innovative and strategic solutions to clients while pursuing attractive risk adjusted returns for Imperial Capital’s current and future investors,” said Green.
Green earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS degree from Skidmore College, according to a statement.
More information at https://www.imperialcapital.com.
-- BERNAMA
Green will be responsible to expand the firm’s credit sales, trading and investment banking efforts further via credit event-driven situations, structuring expertise and investment strategies to allow clients develop valuable solutions to issues they face and benefit from market opportunities across a range of asset classes.
“Structured credit is an important strategic priority and Mark brings with him strong transaction experience, client relationships, and is the right partner to drive growth,” said US Credit head, Tim Sullivan.
Prior to joining Imperial Capital, Green was the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Chatham Road Capital, a credit-focused investment firm he co-founded that exploited market imbalances and inefficiencies in the public and private markets.
“I am thrilled to join Imperial Capital and grateful for the opportunity to lead this business. The firm is well positioned to expand its capabilities and I look forward to providing innovative and strategic solutions to clients while pursuing attractive risk adjusted returns for Imperial Capital’s current and future investors,” said Green.
Green earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BS degree from Skidmore College, according to a statement.
More information at https://www.imperialcapital.com.
-- BERNAMA
Mercari partners Buyee for crossborder sales to over 100 countries
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- Mercari Inc has began offering crossborder sales to over 100 countries via the Mercari consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace app in partnership with Buyee, a proxy service for crossborder e-commerce operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of BEENOS Inc.
Through partnership with Buyee, overseas users can browse and search items listed on Mercari in Japanese, English and Chinese (traditional and simplified), and purchase items using popular overseas payment methods such as PayPal, Alipay and UnionPay.
With its mission to create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy and sell, the company develops and operates Mercari, a marketplace app through which individuals can buy and sell items easily and safely.
Mercari is Japan's largest C2C marketplace, with approximately 14 million monthly users, a gross merchandise value (GMV) of approximately 530.7 billion JPY, and a total of over 1.1 billion items listed to date. (100 JPY = RM3.82)
Offering crossborder sales will allow people overseas to purchase items from Mercari, instead of limiting this only to users in Japan, and Mercari expects this to lead to increased sales opportunities.
Mercari will continue looking for ways to provide a safe and secure marketplace globally and fulfill its mission to create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy and sell. More information at https://www.mercari.com/jp.
-- BERNAMA
Through partnership with Buyee, overseas users can browse and search items listed on Mercari in Japanese, English and Chinese (traditional and simplified), and purchase items using popular overseas payment methods such as PayPal, Alipay and UnionPay.
With its mission to create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy and sell, the company develops and operates Mercari, a marketplace app through which individuals can buy and sell items easily and safely.
Mercari is Japan's largest C2C marketplace, with approximately 14 million monthly users, a gross merchandise value (GMV) of approximately 530.7 billion JPY, and a total of over 1.1 billion items listed to date. (100 JPY = RM3.82)
Offering crossborder sales will allow people overseas to purchase items from Mercari, instead of limiting this only to users in Japan, and Mercari expects this to lead to increased sales opportunities.
Mercari will continue looking for ways to provide a safe and secure marketplace globally and fulfill its mission to create value in a global marketplace where anyone can buy and sell. More information at https://www.mercari.com/jp.
-- BERNAMA
Underdog round to develop disease-modifying treatments for atherosclerosis
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- Underdog Pharmaceuticals Inc (Underdog) and SENS Research Foundation (SRF) have launched Underdog and announced the completion of its seed round.
The seed round provides US$3.95 million to promote Underdog’s development of disease-modifying treatments for atherosclerosis and other age-related diseases. (US$1 = RM4.15)
Underdog was built from an SRF flagship programme that has driven two years of applied development, designed to explore and repair the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease.
Underdog’s research has combined computational and synthetic chemistry programmes to create custom-engineered cyclodextrins (polysaccharides with known industrial and pharmaceutical excipient uses) to capture, and remove from cells, oxidised cholesterol derivatives.
The agreement between the organisations will provide equity, royalties and milestones for the future support of SRF programmes.
The Underdog round is led by Michael Greve’s Kizoo Technology Capital, part of the Forever Healthy Group and one of the premier organisations focusing on accelerating rejuvenation biotechnologies.
It also includes Oculus co-founder Michael Antonov through Tubus LLC and financier Harald McPike through Chambray Worldwide Ltd.
-- BERNAMA
The seed round provides US$3.95 million to promote Underdog’s development of disease-modifying treatments for atherosclerosis and other age-related diseases. (US$1 = RM4.15)
Underdog was built from an SRF flagship programme that has driven two years of applied development, designed to explore and repair the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease.
Underdog’s research has combined computational and synthetic chemistry programmes to create custom-engineered cyclodextrins (polysaccharides with known industrial and pharmaceutical excipient uses) to capture, and remove from cells, oxidised cholesterol derivatives.
The agreement between the organisations will provide equity, royalties and milestones for the future support of SRF programmes.
The Underdog round is led by Michael Greve’s Kizoo Technology Capital, part of the Forever Healthy Group and one of the premier organisations focusing on accelerating rejuvenation biotechnologies.
It also includes Oculus co-founder Michael Antonov through Tubus LLC and financier Harald McPike through Chambray Worldwide Ltd.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 15 November 2019
DHI Telecom acquires Yogofi, gains instant growth in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 -- Houston-based DHI Telecom has acquired Singapore-based Yogofi, a high-performing startup in advanced mobile Wi-Fi, for global business and leisure travel.
This acquisition allows DHI to gain instant growth in Asia and an ideal synergy with technology, a statement said.
Yogofi operates virtual SIM platforms for more than 16,000 mobile devices with customers, including travel agencies, co-working spaces and global MNCs.
Its top mobile data markets are Europe, Japan, Singapore, the United States (US) and South Korea. The company clinched a space in the TOP100 Startups in Echelon Asia Summit 2019.
“We picked Yogofi for their incredible growth in the Asian mobile data market and their cloud-based virtual SIM platform. Yogofi’s B2C travel agency network in Asia is an ideal fit for our portfolio,” said DHI Telecom chief executive officer, Wallace Davis.
Yogofi is DHI’s fourth strategic acquisition in 12 months. The first being London-based Tep Wireless in Q4 2018, which immediately expanded DHI’s market with the US and UK business and leisure travellers.
DHI Telecom delivers advanced technical solutions in both private and public sectors, including fiber-optic lines, satellite uplinks, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and commercial Internet. More information at https://www.dhitelecom.com.
-- BERNAMA
This acquisition allows DHI to gain instant growth in Asia and an ideal synergy with technology, a statement said.
Yogofi operates virtual SIM platforms for more than 16,000 mobile devices with customers, including travel agencies, co-working spaces and global MNCs.
Its top mobile data markets are Europe, Japan, Singapore, the United States (US) and South Korea. The company clinched a space in the TOP100 Startups in Echelon Asia Summit 2019.
“We picked Yogofi for their incredible growth in the Asian mobile data market and their cloud-based virtual SIM platform. Yogofi’s B2C travel agency network in Asia is an ideal fit for our portfolio,” said DHI Telecom chief executive officer, Wallace Davis.
Yogofi is DHI’s fourth strategic acquisition in 12 months. The first being London-based Tep Wireless in Q4 2018, which immediately expanded DHI’s market with the US and UK business and leisure travellers.
DHI Telecom delivers advanced technical solutions in both private and public sectors, including fiber-optic lines, satellite uplinks, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and commercial Internet. More information at https://www.dhitelecom.com.
-- BERNAMA
ENLITIC CLOSES $25 MILLION IN SERIES B-1 FUNDING ROUND
New Equity Capital Fuels Momentum as Company Sets its Sights on Market Deployment in 2020, Lawrence Gozlan Joins Board of Directors
San Francisco, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlitic, Inc., a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) software designed to help doctors diagnose patient conditions more quickly and more accurately, announced today the completion of $25 million in Series B-1 financing. Thorney Investment Group, one of Australia’s leading investment groups, led the round and Enlitic’s existing investors – Capitol Health, Marubeni Corporation, Amplify Partners, The Jagen Group, and Regal Funds Management – also participated. Enlitic will use the proceeds for the next phase build-out of its comprehensive AI software platform and to further grow its global footprint with major regional partners in the healthcare industry, paving the way for market deployment in 2020. The company will debut its new platform in December at RSNA 2019.
Enlitic also announced the appointment of Lawrence Gozlan of The Jagen Group to the company’s board of directors, joining Sunil Dhaliwal of Amplify partners, Andrew Harrison of Capitol Health, Kevin Lyman, Enlitic’s Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Sistenich, Enlitic’s Chairman of the Board.
In building the company’s best-in-class platform, Enlitic’s team of practicing radiologists, data scientists, and software engineers analyze millions of clinical cases from global healthcare partners to improve diagnostic accuracy, speed, and patient outcomes, as well as to accelerate pharmaceutical research and drug trials. Since undergoing an executive reorganization in June of 2018 that included the appointment of Kevin Lyman as Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Upton as Chief Medical Officer, and Michael Sistenich as Chairman of the Board, Enlitic has experienced unprecedented growth that includes the following achievements:
San Francisco, Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlitic, Inc., a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) software designed to help doctors diagnose patient conditions more quickly and more accurately, announced today the completion of $25 million in Series B-1 financing. Thorney Investment Group, one of Australia’s leading investment groups, led the round and Enlitic’s existing investors – Capitol Health, Marubeni Corporation, Amplify Partners, The Jagen Group, and Regal Funds Management – also participated. Enlitic will use the proceeds for the next phase build-out of its comprehensive AI software platform and to further grow its global footprint with major regional partners in the healthcare industry, paving the way for market deployment in 2020. The company will debut its new platform in December at RSNA 2019.
Enlitic also announced the appointment of Lawrence Gozlan of The Jagen Group to the company’s board of directors, joining Sunil Dhaliwal of Amplify partners, Andrew Harrison of Capitol Health, Kevin Lyman, Enlitic’s Chief Executive Officer, and Michael Sistenich, Enlitic’s Chairman of the Board.
In building the company’s best-in-class platform, Enlitic’s team of practicing radiologists, data scientists, and software engineers analyze millions of clinical cases from global healthcare partners to improve diagnostic accuracy, speed, and patient outcomes, as well as to accelerate pharmaceutical research and drug trials. Since undergoing an executive reorganization in June of 2018 that included the appointment of Kevin Lyman as Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Upton as Chief Medical Officer, and Michael Sistenich as Chairman of the Board, Enlitic has experienced unprecedented growth that includes the following achievements:
- In April, Enlitic announced that it had completed its Series B funding with a $15 million raise.
- Also, in April, the company signed a significant joint development agreement with Marubeni Corporation and global imaging company, Konica-Minolta, that streamlines Enlitic’s expansion efforts in the Asian market.
- In August, Enlitic announced that it had rounded out its core leadership team by appointing a Chief Financial Officer and heads of Research & Development, Business Development, Regulatory & Quality Assurance, Creative, and Communications. The company also opened a new office in New York City.
- In October, the company announced a partnership with Select Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare technology and services provider that owns and operates cancer centers across the U.S. The partnership provides Enlitic with high-quality data to accelerate its research into the early detection of most forms of cancer and will help drive the company’s development of best-in-class workflow solutions for oncology centers around the world.
“Enlitic’s rapid growth, including our successful fundraising, points to the enthusiasm and confidence we have elicited in the marketplace with the development of our comprehensive AI software platform and our highly efficient business model,” said Kevin Lyman, Enlitic’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to formally debuting our platform at RSNA 2019 in December and to its market deployment in 2020.”
Alex Waislitz, Founder and Chairman of Thorney Investment Group said, “The global healthcare industry is experiencing the dawn of a new age with artificial intelligence and we are excited to be at its forefront with our investment in Enlitic and the company’s game changing AI-powered software platform.”
Commenting on the appointment of Lawrence Gozlan to Enlitic’s board of directors, Michael Sistenich, Enlitic’s Board Chairman said, “Lawrence joins us with one of the most extensive backgrounds in the biotechnology and healthcare investment communities. I am certain that his expertise and keen eye to the future of global healthcare will add tremendous value to our board.”
About Enlitic
Named one of the world’s “50 Smartest Companies” by MIT Technology Review, Enlitic is a pioneer in medical deep learning, building a best-in-class platform that bridges human and artificial intelligence to save time, money, and ultimately, lives. The company’s team of practicing radiologists, data scientists, and software engineers analyze a vast stream of healthcare data –– including millions of clinical cases from cross-sector healthcare partners –– to improve diagnostic accuracy, speed, and patient outcomes, as well as to accelerate pharmaceutical research and drug trials. Enlitic is based in San Francisco and has offices in New York and Sydney, Australia. Find out more at www.enlitic.com, and follow the company on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
John Ordoña Enlitic jordona@enlitic.com
SOURCE : Enlitic
Alex Waislitz, Founder and Chairman of Thorney Investment Group said, “The global healthcare industry is experiencing the dawn of a new age with artificial intelligence and we are excited to be at its forefront with our investment in Enlitic and the company’s game changing AI-powered software platform.”
Commenting on the appointment of Lawrence Gozlan to Enlitic’s board of directors, Michael Sistenich, Enlitic’s Board Chairman said, “Lawrence joins us with one of the most extensive backgrounds in the biotechnology and healthcare investment communities. I am certain that his expertise and keen eye to the future of global healthcare will add tremendous value to our board.”
About Enlitic
Named one of the world’s “50 Smartest Companies” by MIT Technology Review, Enlitic is a pioneer in medical deep learning, building a best-in-class platform that bridges human and artificial intelligence to save time, money, and ultimately, lives. The company’s team of practicing radiologists, data scientists, and software engineers analyze a vast stream of healthcare data –– including millions of clinical cases from cross-sector healthcare partners –– to improve diagnostic accuracy, speed, and patient outcomes, as well as to accelerate pharmaceutical research and drug trials. Enlitic is based in San Francisco and has offices in New York and Sydney, Australia. Find out more at www.enlitic.com, and follow the company on Twitter, and LinkedIn.
John Ordoña Enlitic jordona@enlitic.com
SOURCE : Enlitic
Thursday, 14 November 2019
Synchronoss to deliver advanced mobile messaging experience across 4 mobile networks
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc is working with a new joint venture formed by the four largest mobile operators in the United States (US) – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon – to help deliver an advanced mobile messaging experience across all four mobile networks.
“The launch of this initiative signals the beginning of the era of advanced messaging in the US that will begin to unite communication, services and entertainment in entirely new ways,” said Synchronoss Technologies president and chief executive officer, Glenn Lurie.
Based on the Rich Communications Services standard, developed with technology partner WIT Software, this platform has the potential to create a messaging ecosystem that allows consumer brands to create a new level of engagement and meet growing preferences for content rich, personalised interactions via messaging communications.
With customer consent, this technology will allow businesses to directly interact with their customers using branded, interactive multimedia communications and one-to-one messaging.
The application will also allow users to add advanced multimedia capabilities to their text messages and accomplish, engage and interact with their favourite brands without switching from app to app.
Synchronoss Technologies Inc is a global leader and innovator of cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products. More information at https://synchronoss.com.
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“The launch of this initiative signals the beginning of the era of advanced messaging in the US that will begin to unite communication, services and entertainment in entirely new ways,” said Synchronoss Technologies president and chief executive officer, Glenn Lurie.
Based on the Rich Communications Services standard, developed with technology partner WIT Software, this platform has the potential to create a messaging ecosystem that allows consumer brands to create a new level of engagement and meet growing preferences for content rich, personalised interactions via messaging communications.
With customer consent, this technology will allow businesses to directly interact with their customers using branded, interactive multimedia communications and one-to-one messaging.
The application will also allow users to add advanced multimedia capabilities to their text messages and accomplish, engage and interact with their favourite brands without switching from app to app.
Synchronoss Technologies Inc is a global leader and innovator of cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products. More information at https://synchronoss.com.
-- BERNAMA
PETRONAS EMPLOYEES TO WALK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh, Chairman of PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS (4th from left) and Dzafri Sham Ahmad, PETRONAS Vice President of Group Health, Safety, Security & Environment (3rd from left) planting a Sea Hibiscus tree as a symbolic gesture to officiate the launch of PETRONAS Walk4Trees Challenge
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Employees and Their Families to Walk 20 Billion Steps for 20,000 trees
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- About 48,000 PETRONAS employees and their family members in Malaysia and across the globe would do their bit to conserve the environment by participating in the PETRONAS Walk4Trees Challenge.
Participants will collectively walk 20 billion steps for one year, beginning November 12 to enable planting of trees which would constitute a carbon sink, a natural reservoir that stores carbon-containing chemical compounds.
PETRONAS’ corporate social responsibility arm Yayasan PETRONAS will plant one tree for every one million steps, aiming for 20,000 trees to be planted in identified locations nationwide.
PETRONAS Chairman and also Yayasan PETRONAS Chairman Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh, officiated the Challenge in a ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently, accompanied by PETRONAS Vice President of Group Health, Safety, Security and Environment (GHSSE) Dzafri Sham Ahmad.
Dzafri said the initiative reflects PETRONAS’ commitment towards sustainability by conducting and growing its business in manners that positively contribute to society and the environment.
“It is also to raise awareness among our employees on sustainability as well as on ‘good health and well-being’, which is one of the seven UN Sustainable Development Goals in which PETRONAS believes it can make the greatest impact,” he added.
The trees will be planted simultaneously by PETRONAS employees and environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) upon the completion of the challenge at identified locations across the country.
Yayasan PETRONAS meanwhile will enable communities in the selected areas where the tree saplings will be planted, to either start or expand their nurseries. The communities will be trained on how to care for these trees over three years, expanding their knowledge and experience with new skills to improve their livelihood.
Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Lita Osman said: “This Challenge offers various benefits, including in conserving the environment, giving employees a platform to participate in a healthy initiative while delivering positive outcomes for communities.
“We often think that one person cannot make a difference. By committing to a collective target, this programme challenges us to walk today for a better tomorrow. Hand in hand, we can flourish.”
In total, 11 locations throughout 10 states nationwide have been identified as planting sites. The selection of saplings is based on non-invasive and existing species in the selected areas and availability of planting materials. Participants will install a custom-designed PETRONAS’ MESTIfit4Health smartphone app that will automatically record their steps for the purpose of the Challenge.
About Yayasan PETRONAS
Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to contribute to the well-being of society. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable impact, improving the quality of life and socio-economic outcomes for communities across the nation through its focus areas in Education, Community Well-being and Development and the Environment.
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FB: https://www.facebook.com/yayasanpetronasmy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yayasanpetronas
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- About 48,000 PETRONAS employees and their family members in Malaysia and across the globe would do their bit to conserve the environment by participating in the PETRONAS Walk4Trees Challenge.
Participants will collectively walk 20 billion steps for one year, beginning November 12 to enable planting of trees which would constitute a carbon sink, a natural reservoir that stores carbon-containing chemical compounds.
PETRONAS’ corporate social responsibility arm Yayasan PETRONAS will plant one tree for every one million steps, aiming for 20,000 trees to be planted in identified locations nationwide.
PETRONAS Chairman and also Yayasan PETRONAS Chairman Datuk Ahmad Nizam Salleh, officiated the Challenge in a ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre recently, accompanied by PETRONAS Vice President of Group Health, Safety, Security and Environment (GHSSE) Dzafri Sham Ahmad.
Dzafri said the initiative reflects PETRONAS’ commitment towards sustainability by conducting and growing its business in manners that positively contribute to society and the environment.
“It is also to raise awareness among our employees on sustainability as well as on ‘good health and well-being’, which is one of the seven UN Sustainable Development Goals in which PETRONAS believes it can make the greatest impact,” he added.
The trees will be planted simultaneously by PETRONAS employees and environmental non-governmental organisations (NGOs) upon the completion of the challenge at identified locations across the country.
Yayasan PETRONAS meanwhile will enable communities in the selected areas where the tree saplings will be planted, to either start or expand their nurseries. The communities will be trained on how to care for these trees over three years, expanding their knowledge and experience with new skills to improve their livelihood.
Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Lita Osman said: “This Challenge offers various benefits, including in conserving the environment, giving employees a platform to participate in a healthy initiative while delivering positive outcomes for communities.
“We often think that one person cannot make a difference. By committing to a collective target, this programme challenges us to walk today for a better tomorrow. Hand in hand, we can flourish.”
In total, 11 locations throughout 10 states nationwide have been identified as planting sites. The selection of saplings is based on non-invasive and existing species in the selected areas and availability of planting materials. Participants will install a custom-designed PETRONAS’ MESTIfit4Health smartphone app that will automatically record their steps for the purpose of the Challenge.
About Yayasan PETRONAS
Yayasan PETRONAS is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of PETRONAS. Its mission is to contribute to the well-being of society. Yayasan PETRONAS aims to deliver sustainable impact, improving the quality of life and socio-economic outcomes for communities across the nation through its focus areas in Education, Community Well-being and Development and the Environment.
W: https://www.yayasanpetronas.com.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/yayasanpetronasmy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yayasanpetronas
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PETRONAS
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PUBMATIC'S Q3 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTED BY ONGOING EVOLUTION IN MOBILE ADVERTISING
Latest QMI report showcases mobile’s continued double-digit growth among key insights in advertising trends
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premium digital advertising technology company, PubMatic, today released the findings of its third Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI), highlighting three key Q3 2019 trends. The report provides both advertisers and publishers with insights around mobile advertising, leading to smarter programmatic strategies and future mobile opportunities.
In the latest report, the findings showcase the effects that the massive growth in mobile ad buying has ushered, bringing in the newest era of mobile programmatic advertising. PubMatic’s Q3 2019 QMI report reveals the following top three trends to watch:
- The Next Wave of Mobile Advertising is Here. Ad monetization growth within mobile advertising will now come from more time spent on new formats, as the critical mass of mobile users focuses less on programmatic practices.
- The Honeymoon Phase for Video and Mobile Isn’t Over, and the Industry is Expanding Around them. Mobile video continues to be the fastest growing format across all environments, with inventory increasing 31% over last quarter, with the expectation that spend will increase proportionally.
- Mobile Header Bidding Has Finally Evolved as a Standard Industry Practice. Header bidding is spurring further mobile ad monetization, which accounted for more than half of header bidding transactions in Q3 2019, a dramatic rise from 41% last quarter.
As mobile continues to see double digit growth, despite already maintaining market dominance, the programmatic practices being done in developed markets has created more prosperity among emerging markets. Based on PubMatic’s research, mobile ad platform spending continued to grow aggressively in Q3, rising 28% over last quarter, while desktop ad platform spending declined slightly over the same period. In this new era of programmatic mobile advertising, mobile-first economies can expect even faster adoption than with developed markets.
“Mobile’s continued growth is most definitely spurred by its symbiotic relationship with video and our research is aligned with industry trends, calling for continued expansion over the next 18 months,” said Paulina Klimenko, SVP, Corporate Development and GM, Mobile at PubMatic. “Video ads create incremental value to publisher revenues, and mobile is the preferred platform for consumption. Ensuring a strong mobile video monetization partner requires a holistic look at capabilities across reporting, quality tools, unique demand, and having the integration flexibility that fits in the short and long-term goals.”
Video advertising’s growth isn’t the only example of mobile’s reach — it’s led to header bidding completely reshaping programmatic advertising, creating a new industry standard. Thanks to industry initiatives like app-ads.txt to eliminate fraud and the high pace of mobile development, header bidding is finally expanding into the app environment. This has spurred even more mobile ad monetization, which accounted for more than half of header bidding transactions in Q3 2019, a dramatic increase from 41% in the previous quarter.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov 13 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premium digital advertising technology company, PubMatic, today released the findings of its third Quarterly Mobile Index (QMI), highlighting three key Q3 2019 trends. The report provides both advertisers and publishers with insights around mobile advertising, leading to smarter programmatic strategies and future mobile opportunities.
In the latest report, the findings showcase the effects that the massive growth in mobile ad buying has ushered, bringing in the newest era of mobile programmatic advertising. PubMatic’s Q3 2019 QMI report reveals the following top three trends to watch:
- The Next Wave of Mobile Advertising is Here. Ad monetization growth within mobile advertising will now come from more time spent on new formats, as the critical mass of mobile users focuses less on programmatic practices.
- The Honeymoon Phase for Video and Mobile Isn’t Over, and the Industry is Expanding Around them. Mobile video continues to be the fastest growing format across all environments, with inventory increasing 31% over last quarter, with the expectation that spend will increase proportionally.
- Mobile Header Bidding Has Finally Evolved as a Standard Industry Practice. Header bidding is spurring further mobile ad monetization, which accounted for more than half of header bidding transactions in Q3 2019, a dramatic rise from 41% last quarter.
As mobile continues to see double digit growth, despite already maintaining market dominance, the programmatic practices being done in developed markets has created more prosperity among emerging markets. Based on PubMatic’s research, mobile ad platform spending continued to grow aggressively in Q3, rising 28% over last quarter, while desktop ad platform spending declined slightly over the same period. In this new era of programmatic mobile advertising, mobile-first economies can expect even faster adoption than with developed markets.
“Mobile’s continued growth is most definitely spurred by its symbiotic relationship with video and our research is aligned with industry trends, calling for continued expansion over the next 18 months,” said Paulina Klimenko, SVP, Corporate Development and GM, Mobile at PubMatic. “Video ads create incremental value to publisher revenues, and mobile is the preferred platform for consumption. Ensuring a strong mobile video monetization partner requires a holistic look at capabilities across reporting, quality tools, unique demand, and having the integration flexibility that fits in the short and long-term goals.”
Video advertising’s growth isn’t the only example of mobile’s reach — it’s led to header bidding completely reshaping programmatic advertising, creating a new industry standard. Thanks to industry initiatives like app-ads.txt to eliminate fraud and the high pace of mobile development, header bidding is finally expanding into the app environment. This has spurred even more mobile ad monetization, which accounted for more than half of header bidding transactions in Q3 2019, a dramatic increase from 41% in the previous quarter.
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Vyntelligence, ENGIE New Ventures ink strategic partnership
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 -- London-based leading technology business, Vyntelligence (VYN) has announced a strategic partnership with ENGIE New Ventures.
Under the terms of the partnership, ENGIE New Ventures, a leading international energy and services group will become a minority investor in VYN.
VYN and ENGIE will collaborate on a technical and commercial partnership to develop custom data collection and analytics solutions that support ENGIE’s focus on sustainability and the energy transition.
This will leverage VYN’s field intelligence capabilities and ENGIE expertise to deliver improved sustainability and asset performance services for ENGIE clients on their real estate portfolio and infrastructure.
With this collaboration and access to ENGIE’s customers, VYN aims to expand its product offerings and reach a larger market of commercial customers.
VYN focuses on data capture through smart video, deploys to help industrial companies gain greater visibility and insights over their assets and operations, by empowering field engineers to create smart video reports directly on site.
More details at https://vyntelligence.com/ and https://www.engieventures.com/
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Under the terms of the partnership, ENGIE New Ventures, a leading international energy and services group will become a minority investor in VYN.
VYN and ENGIE will collaborate on a technical and commercial partnership to develop custom data collection and analytics solutions that support ENGIE’s focus on sustainability and the energy transition.
This will leverage VYN’s field intelligence capabilities and ENGIE expertise to deliver improved sustainability and asset performance services for ENGIE clients on their real estate portfolio and infrastructure.
With this collaboration and access to ENGIE’s customers, VYN aims to expand its product offerings and reach a larger market of commercial customers.
VYN focuses on data capture through smart video, deploys to help industrial companies gain greater visibility and insights over their assets and operations, by empowering field engineers to create smart video reports directly on site.
More details at https://vyntelligence.com/ and https://www.engieventures.com/
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Teledyne e2v unveils Time-of-Flight sensor for 3D detection, distance measurement
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions has introduced its new Bora™ Time-of-Flight CMOS image sensor, tailored for 3D detection and distance measurement.
“We are very pleased to announce our newest Time-of-Flight sensor, which provides customers with true 1.3MP depth resolution at more than 30 fps,” said Teledyne e2v marketing manager (3D imaging), Ha Lan Do Thu.
“The sensor uniquely achieves excellent precision and accuracy in 3D measurements and is highly flexible, handling both short and long-range capture over 10 metres and in outdoor conditions.”
The sensor supports the latest industrial applications, including vision-guided robotics, logistics and surveillance, according to a statement.
Its highly flexible design allows greater adaptability to various scenarios, scene capture with a large field-of-view in both 2D and 3D, real-time 3D image capture with a depth map of over 30fps in a four-phase operation and robust reliability in challenging conditions.
The Bora sensor comes with an evaluation kit, comprising a compact one-inch optical format calibrated module, which includes a light source for near infrared illumination.
More information at https://imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.
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“We are very pleased to announce our newest Time-of-Flight sensor, which provides customers with true 1.3MP depth resolution at more than 30 fps,” said Teledyne e2v marketing manager (3D imaging), Ha Lan Do Thu.
“The sensor uniquely achieves excellent precision and accuracy in 3D measurements and is highly flexible, handling both short and long-range capture over 10 metres and in outdoor conditions.”
The sensor supports the latest industrial applications, including vision-guided robotics, logistics and surveillance, according to a statement.
Its highly flexible design allows greater adaptability to various scenarios, scene capture with a large field-of-view in both 2D and 3D, real-time 3D image capture with a depth map of over 30fps in a four-phase operation and robust reliability in challenging conditions.
The Bora sensor comes with an evaluation kit, comprising a compact one-inch optical format calibrated module, which includes a light source for near infrared illumination.
More information at https://imaging.teledyne-e2v.com.
-- BERNAMA
GA-ASI partners Hellenic Air Force for series of demonstration flights next month
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI), a global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) is working with the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) in Greece to conduct a series of demonstration flights for European countries next month.
“We appreciate the HAF’s support in helping showcase the maritime surveillance and civil airspace integration capabilities of our unmanned aircraft in Europe,” said GA-ASI chief executive officer, Linden Blue.
Flights will base out of the HAF’s site in Larissa and use a GA-ASI MQ-9 Guardian RPA to showcase maritime surveillance capabilities, as well as a GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) system that enables RPA to fly safely in civil airspace alongside manned aircraft.
The demonstration configuration is based on the MQ-9 systems operated by the US Department of Homeland Security, in support of its maritime surveillance roles, according to a statement.
The MQ-9 system will also demonstrate a multi-mode maritime surface-search radar with Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar mode, an Automatic Identification System receiver and High-Definition/Full-Motion Video sensor equipped with optical and infrared cameras.
GA-ASI is also partnering with SES, a leading satellite communications operator and managed services provider, with over 70 satellites in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit.
SES will provide the GEO satellite connectivity that enables the MQ-9 to operate securely with a high-capacity datalink, enabling real-time transmission of sensor data from the aircraft, and extending its effective operational range far beyond that of ‘line-of-sight’ datalinks.
More information at http://www.ga-asi.com.
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“We appreciate the HAF’s support in helping showcase the maritime surveillance and civil airspace integration capabilities of our unmanned aircraft in Europe,” said GA-ASI chief executive officer, Linden Blue.
Flights will base out of the HAF’s site in Larissa and use a GA-ASI MQ-9 Guardian RPA to showcase maritime surveillance capabilities, as well as a GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) system that enables RPA to fly safely in civil airspace alongside manned aircraft.
The demonstration configuration is based on the MQ-9 systems operated by the US Department of Homeland Security, in support of its maritime surveillance roles, according to a statement.
The MQ-9 system will also demonstrate a multi-mode maritime surface-search radar with Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar mode, an Automatic Identification System receiver and High-Definition/Full-Motion Video sensor equipped with optical and infrared cameras.
GA-ASI is also partnering with SES, a leading satellite communications operator and managed services provider, with over 70 satellites in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit.
SES will provide the GEO satellite connectivity that enables the MQ-9 to operate securely with a high-capacity datalink, enabling real-time transmission of sensor data from the aircraft, and extending its effective operational range far beyond that of ‘line-of-sight’ datalinks.
More information at http://www.ga-asi.com.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, 11 November 2019
AXIOMSL RECOGNISED AS BEST SOLUTION FOR ‘RISK DATA AGGREGATION AND REPORTING’
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- -AxiomSL, a regulatory reporting and risk management solutions provider has bagged the best solution for ‘Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting’ by Chartis Research.
Chartis Research is a provider of research and analysis on the global market for risk technology.
According to AxiomSL founder and chief executive officer, Alex Tsigutkin, this was meaningful as it recognises AxiomSL’s ControllerView® data integrity and control platform and its risk capital calculation and reporting solution.
“Data integrity is a fundamental precondition for a comprehensive risk data aggregation infrastructure as it provides senior management with an accurate picture of the organisation’s risk exposures.
“Combined with our robust data-lineage module, ControllerView provides executives with an audit-enabled view of risk exposures and enables attestation to the data’s timeliness, completeness and accuracy,” said Tsigutkin.
AxiomSL combines its deep industry experience and intelligent data-management platform to deliver solutions and services around regulatory and risk reporting, liquidity, capital and credit, operations, trade and transactions and tax analytics.
More details at https://www.axiomsl.com/
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Chartis Research is a provider of research and analysis on the global market for risk technology.
According to AxiomSL founder and chief executive officer, Alex Tsigutkin, this was meaningful as it recognises AxiomSL’s ControllerView® data integrity and control platform and its risk capital calculation and reporting solution.
“Data integrity is a fundamental precondition for a comprehensive risk data aggregation infrastructure as it provides senior management with an accurate picture of the organisation’s risk exposures.
“Combined with our robust data-lineage module, ControllerView provides executives with an audit-enabled view of risk exposures and enables attestation to the data’s timeliness, completeness and accuracy,” said Tsigutkin.
AxiomSL combines its deep industry experience and intelligent data-management platform to deliver solutions and services around regulatory and risk reporting, liquidity, capital and credit, operations, trade and transactions and tax analytics.
More details at https://www.axiomsl.com/
-- BERNAMA
VISTAJET CROWNED BEST OPERATOR FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Company’s unmatched operational standards and service excellence win recognition at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards 2019
HONG KONG, Nov 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company, continues an outstanding 2019 by being crowned Asia’s best operator for the fourth consecutive year at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards. The honor celebrates excellence and recognizes best practices in the private aviation industry across the continent, and comes following VistaJet’s receipt of the inaugural award for Most Innovative Company at the 2018 ceremony.
VistaJet is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in 2019, having transformed from a start-up with two aircraft in Europe to a global aviation unicorn with more than 70 long-range jets. A leading innovator in the industry, VistaJet has continued to see record growth year on year, with a 31% increase in new Members in 2018 and a 25% rise in flights globally. Asia performed strongly with a 26% growth in flights, and the momentum continues with the launch of customer-centric programs including VistaPet, the most comprehensive global pet travel program, and VistaJet World, a portfolio of once-in-a-lifetime exclusive global travel experiences.
In October 2019, VistaJet announced that it will introduce the first fleet of Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft, entering service from January 2020. The Global 7500 is the largest and longest-range business jet available on the market today. Its ultra-long-range flight capability and large cabin with four living spaces, including a permanent private stateroom suite, are particularly appealing to customers in Asia, where long-haul comfort is highly sought after. The jet can fly non-stop over popular long-range routes such as Hong Kong to New York and Singapore to San Francisco, and can cut travel time by up to 21% compared to the next fastest jet, offering the ultimate private flying experience in terms of productivity and efficiency.
“It’s a privilege to be crowned the best operator for the fourth time at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards 2019. It is recognition of our team working earnestly 24-7 to ensure the seamless and safe operation of each flight to the highest standards possible,” says Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer of VistaJet. “We are very proud of what we have achieved in the past year and very excited about what is yet to come. The arrival of the Global 7500 in the VistaJet fleet, paralleled with our unrivaled cabin services, will be a game changer.”
Zhendong Wu, Chairman of AsBAA, said: “Congratulations to VistaJet for winning this well-deserved award four years in a row. I would also like to express my heart-felt appreciation for its support over the years for our CSR programs, including our signature event, the Icons of Aviation Awards Charity Gala dinner, and raising over US$160,000 in support of Orbis Flying Hospital, as well as AsBAA Discovery, the student chapter of the association that bridges the gap between the industry and the next generation. I wish VistaJet every success in the journey ahead.”
VistaJet is part of Vista Global Holding, the world’s first private aviation ecosystem that integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all key aspects of business aviation. With the backing of Vista Global, VistaJet is assured of continued steady growth and expanding market share in the years ahead.
Contact
Amy Yang| VistaJet | T: +852 2901 0502 | amy.yang@vistajet.com
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36040
HONG KONG, Nov 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company, continues an outstanding 2019 by being crowned Asia’s best operator for the fourth consecutive year at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards. The honor celebrates excellence and recognizes best practices in the private aviation industry across the continent, and comes following VistaJet’s receipt of the inaugural award for Most Innovative Company at the 2018 ceremony.
VistaJet is celebrating its 15-year anniversary in 2019, having transformed from a start-up with two aircraft in Europe to a global aviation unicorn with more than 70 long-range jets. A leading innovator in the industry, VistaJet has continued to see record growth year on year, with a 31% increase in new Members in 2018 and a 25% rise in flights globally. Asia performed strongly with a 26% growth in flights, and the momentum continues with the launch of customer-centric programs including VistaPet, the most comprehensive global pet travel program, and VistaJet World, a portfolio of once-in-a-lifetime exclusive global travel experiences.
In October 2019, VistaJet announced that it will introduce the first fleet of Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft, entering service from January 2020. The Global 7500 is the largest and longest-range business jet available on the market today. Its ultra-long-range flight capability and large cabin with four living spaces, including a permanent private stateroom suite, are particularly appealing to customers in Asia, where long-haul comfort is highly sought after. The jet can fly non-stop over popular long-range routes such as Hong Kong to New York and Singapore to San Francisco, and can cut travel time by up to 21% compared to the next fastest jet, offering the ultimate private flying experience in terms of productivity and efficiency.
“It’s a privilege to be crowned the best operator for the fourth time at the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards 2019. It is recognition of our team working earnestly 24-7 to ensure the seamless and safe operation of each flight to the highest standards possible,” says Ian Moore, Chief Commercial Officer of VistaJet. “We are very proud of what we have achieved in the past year and very excited about what is yet to come. The arrival of the Global 7500 in the VistaJet fleet, paralleled with our unrivaled cabin services, will be a game changer.”
Zhendong Wu, Chairman of AsBAA, said: “Congratulations to VistaJet for winning this well-deserved award four years in a row. I would also like to express my heart-felt appreciation for its support over the years for our CSR programs, including our signature event, the Icons of Aviation Awards Charity Gala dinner, and raising over US$160,000 in support of Orbis Flying Hospital, as well as AsBAA Discovery, the student chapter of the association that bridges the gap between the industry and the next generation. I wish VistaJet every success in the journey ahead.”
VistaJet is part of Vista Global Holding, the world’s first private aviation ecosystem that integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all key aspects of business aviation. With the backing of Vista Global, VistaJet is assured of continued steady growth and expanding market share in the years ahead.
Contact
Amy Yang| VistaJet | T: +852 2901 0502 | amy.yang@vistajet.com
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=36040
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