Friday 29 June 2018
Proficio offers industry first threatinsight for security controls
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Proficio Inc -- a managed security service provider -- has unveiled an enhanced customer portal, ProView Plus complete with industry first ThreatInsight risk scoring and executive dashboards, offering customers total visibility security controls.
Vice-president of Product Development at Proficio, Ken Adamson said a high percentage of threats go undetected by in-house security teams as there has never been an easier way for them to identify blind spots in their security controls which has put them at risk.
Proficio has created ThreatInsight to address the issue and gives customers complete visibility into their security gaps and provides them with the necessary intelligence needed to improve their overall security posture.
The ThreatInsight scoring dashboard provides customers with recommendations to maximise current investments and minimise risks with advanced analytics that enable customers to reveal blind spots in organisation´s security controls to identifies and scores threats, a statement said.
Additionally, the ProView Plus portal also has executive dashboards that provide customers with a high-level overview of their security posture including the ability to investigate security alerts, review device behavior and search security log sources for in-depth security insight into each customer´s network all in one location.
Proficio offered a full range of cybersecurity services including managed detection and response (MDR), 24/7 monitoring and alerting and advanced threat detection and security assessments with operations centers in San Diego, Barcelona and Singapore.
More information on Proficio at www.proficio.com.
-- BERNAMA
Vice-president of Product Development at Proficio, Ken Adamson said a high percentage of threats go undetected by in-house security teams as there has never been an easier way for them to identify blind spots in their security controls which has put them at risk.
Proficio has created ThreatInsight to address the issue and gives customers complete visibility into their security gaps and provides them with the necessary intelligence needed to improve their overall security posture.
The ThreatInsight scoring dashboard provides customers with recommendations to maximise current investments and minimise risks with advanced analytics that enable customers to reveal blind spots in organisation´s security controls to identifies and scores threats, a statement said.
Additionally, the ProView Plus portal also has executive dashboards that provide customers with a high-level overview of their security posture including the ability to investigate security alerts, review device behavior and search security log sources for in-depth security insight into each customer´s network all in one location.
Proficio offered a full range of cybersecurity services including managed detection and response (MDR), 24/7 monitoring and alerting and advanced threat detection and security assessments with operations centers in San Diego, Barcelona and Singapore.
More information on Proficio at www.proficio.com.
-- BERNAMA
Patton Electronics unveils new voice-over IP gateways
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Patton Electronics, United States manufacturer of unified communications, cloud and IoT-enabling solutions unveiled a new family of voice-over-IP (VoIP) gateways and enterprise session border controllers (eSBCs) with up to 8 integrated FXO interfaces for small-to-medium-businesses.
The new SmartNode family of customer-premise analog-trunking devices provides flexible combinations of up to eight FXO, FXS and BRI interfaces. Patton's new VoIP gateway models can also morph into eSBCs.
When an enterprise decides to migrate to ALL-IP networking with SIP trunks (instead of FXO trunks to the PSTN), a license-key upgrade enables the eSBC functions.
Patton Cloud will provide remote license-key and additional element management functions for all Patton devices, a statement said.
These new Patton VoIP products are perfect for connectivity support for legacy devices; fax machines, analog phones, BRI phones and etc.
The new Patton SmartNode VoIP CPE solutions include; SN4140 -- 8-port Analog VoIP Gateway - field-upgradeable to eSBC; SN5540 -- All-IP Session Border controller with 8 analog FXS/FXO for legacy device connections and/or PSTN Fallback and SN5550 -- 12-call hybrid FXS/FXO/BRI-So eSBC and Router.
More details on www.patton.com.
-- BERNAMA
The new SmartNode family of customer-premise analog-trunking devices provides flexible combinations of up to eight FXO, FXS and BRI interfaces. Patton's new VoIP gateway models can also morph into eSBCs.
When an enterprise decides to migrate to ALL-IP networking with SIP trunks (instead of FXO trunks to the PSTN), a license-key upgrade enables the eSBC functions.
Patton Cloud will provide remote license-key and additional element management functions for all Patton devices, a statement said.
These new Patton VoIP products are perfect for connectivity support for legacy devices; fax machines, analog phones, BRI phones and etc.
The new Patton SmartNode VoIP CPE solutions include; SN4140 -- 8-port Analog VoIP Gateway - field-upgradeable to eSBC; SN5540 -- All-IP Session Border controller with 8 analog FXS/FXO for legacy device connections and/or PSTN Fallback and SN5550 -- 12-call hybrid FXS/FXO/BRI-So eSBC and Router.
More details on www.patton.com.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 28 June 2018
NRI adds new function to respond to Flexible Options
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Nomura Research Institute Ltd (NRI) announced that I-STAR/CORE has added a new function to respond to a new listed options trading method, Flexible Options -- introduced by Osaka Exchange Inc (OSE) recently.
Flexible Options trading enables contract terms to be negotiated, customised, registered with the exchange and then delivered to financial institutions twice a day, a statement said.
Previously, I-STAR/CORE had been revamped with enriched real-time processing, reliability and expandability. The addition of Flexible Options can automatically upload the security information once delivered to financial institutions.
Users of I-STAR/CORE enable to manage limitation of positions and deposits, engage in market syndication, reconciliation and accounting as well as create regulatory reports for external institutions that are compliant with market standards and ongoing mandates.
NRI is a provider of consulting services and systems solutions. The company caters a wide range of operational needs of the international financial services community to establish new industry standard service. More information at www.nri.com/fit.
Flexible Options trading enables contract terms to be negotiated, customised, registered with the exchange and then delivered to financial institutions twice a day, a statement said.
Previously, I-STAR/CORE had been revamped with enriched real-time processing, reliability and expandability. The addition of Flexible Options can automatically upload the security information once delivered to financial institutions.
Users of I-STAR/CORE enable to manage limitation of positions and deposits, engage in market syndication, reconciliation and accounting as well as create regulatory reports for external institutions that are compliant with market standards and ongoing mandates.
NRI is a provider of consulting services and systems solutions. The company caters a wide range of operational needs of the international financial services community to establish new industry standard service. More information at www.nri.com/fit.
Fusionex provides data technology for Asian Education Institute
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Fusionex, a data technology provider has rolled out a data analytics solution for an institute of higher learning in Asia to elevate its market intelligence by accurately determining market demand.
The data management solution captures information from online interactions on the client's web portal to accurately discern student interest, course relevance and potential roadblocks against enrolment.
Fusionex revamped the client's web portal and transforming it into an intelligent data gathering platform capable of tracking user data, a statement said.
The web portal could measure how each user uniquely interacts with it and produces insights from the data to form a true 360-degree view of each customer.
It can also determine which pages failed to capture user interest, causing them to drop off from the web portal.
The client could also monitor patterns of visit to their web portal via social media platforms such as Facebook as well as from online ads, giving the client a better understanding of their sales conversion rates and return on advertising investment.
Fusionex Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Teh said: "We are delighted to deploy this robust data management solution as we look forward to it generating powerful insights for the client."
He added the client will be able to create relevant targeted offerings for prospective students and for students to find the most suitable courses that match with their individual talents and interests.
Fusionex will be advancing the client's online visibility and presence via search engine optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence and search engine marketing techniques.
More details on www.fusionex-international.com.
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The data management solution captures information from online interactions on the client's web portal to accurately discern student interest, course relevance and potential roadblocks against enrolment.
Fusionex revamped the client's web portal and transforming it into an intelligent data gathering platform capable of tracking user data, a statement said.
The web portal could measure how each user uniquely interacts with it and produces insights from the data to form a true 360-degree view of each customer.
It can also determine which pages failed to capture user interest, causing them to drop off from the web portal.
The client could also monitor patterns of visit to their web portal via social media platforms such as Facebook as well as from online ads, giving the client a better understanding of their sales conversion rates and return on advertising investment.
Fusionex Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Teh said: "We are delighted to deploy this robust data management solution as we look forward to it generating powerful insights for the client."
He added the client will be able to create relevant targeted offerings for prospective students and for students to find the most suitable courses that match with their individual talents and interests.
Fusionex will be advancing the client's online visibility and presence via search engine optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence and search engine marketing techniques.
More details on www.fusionex-international.com.
-- BERNAMA
CYBIRD CO., LTD. AND LIBER ENTERTAINMENT INC. CONCLUDE LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF ENGLISH VERSION OF IKEMEN ACTOR-TRAINING GAME "A3!"
TOKYO, June 28, 2018 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --
Japanese game developer CYBIRD Co., Ltd. announced on June 28 that it has concluded a licensing agreement with Liber Entertainment Inc., (hereinafter Liber) concerning the worldwide distribution of the English version of the Liber-developed and operated ikemen actor-training game "A3!"
Ikemen is a Japanese word of recent origin meaning a good-looking man. A3! is an ikemen actor-training game in which the player becomes a theater company president and general manager with the power to cast ikemen troupe members while enjoying a story of youthful adventure. The main story is narrated in full voice by a group of distinguished voice actors.
A3! is very popular as a game in which budding ikemen actors, each belonging to one of four troupes -- the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Troupes -- develop their talent and slowly emerge into full bloom on the stage of a small theater.
Since beginning distribution simultaneously on iOS and Android on January 27, 2017, this title has achieved a steady increase in sales, with total downloads exceeding 5 million in March 2018. Also, A3! has become a hit title in the Japanese iOS game sales rankings, reaching as high as 2nd place in the rankings on two occasions (June 9, 2017, and January 10, 2018).
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, CYBIRD became a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese online games company Aeria Inc., making it a member of the Aeria Group alongside Liber.
CYBIRD is active as a pioneer of overseas distribution of game content. The company is convinced that it can achieve strong intergroup synergies by handling overseas distribution of A3!, Liber's top-selling game for women in Japan, utilizing the operation channels CYBIRD has already cultivated overseas for its own Ikemen Series and its multifaceted customer attraction know-how. Now the two companies have signed an agreement to facilitate this development.
In the North American market, the popularity of Japanese animation and content is rapidly gaining momentum, as indicated by the increasing number of visitors to the annual Anime Expo (2017 total turnstile attendance over 350,000). Conversely, for women's games, the scale of the North American market remains small compared with the Japanese and Asian markets, and it is expected to take some time to expand.
Accordingly, in the promotion and deployment strategy of CYBIRD and Liber for A3! in the North American market, the two companies are initially planning to launch the service after first increasing the game's recognition level as a first step toward drawing attention to its worldview.
Through the present agreement, the duo will focus on enabling more people to enjoy playing A3! in the English-speaking zone known as the global market, while also achieving synergies by drawing on the respective strengths of the Aeria Group's various member companies.
As of the date of this press release, the launch date of the A3! English edition service is undecided. CYBIRD will announce the date in a future press release as soon as the decision is finalized.
About A3!
Game Name: A3! (A Three!)
Publisher: Liber Entertainment Inc.
Launch Date: January 27, 2017
OS: iPhone and Android
Copyright: (c) Liber Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Mansard Daikanyama, 10-1 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Representative: President Shuji Utsumi
Founded: 1998
Business outline: Mobile content service provision and mobile business support, development and provision of cross-media solutions, mobile marketing, mobile advertising and mobile promotion, mobile website construction, mobile commerce, research and development of next-generation platforms, etc.
URL: http://www.cybird.co.jp/en/
About Liber Entertainment Inc.
Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Director/President Kotaro Hayashida
* CYBIRD and the CYBIRD logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
* All described company names, product names and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
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Japanese game developer CYBIRD Co., Ltd. announced on June 28 that it has concluded a licensing agreement with Liber Entertainment Inc., (hereinafter Liber) concerning the worldwide distribution of the English version of the Liber-developed and operated ikemen actor-training game "A3!"
Ikemen is a Japanese word of recent origin meaning a good-looking man. A3! is an ikemen actor-training game in which the player becomes a theater company president and general manager with the power to cast ikemen troupe members while enjoying a story of youthful adventure. The main story is narrated in full voice by a group of distinguished voice actors.
A3! is very popular as a game in which budding ikemen actors, each belonging to one of four troupes -- the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Troupes -- develop their talent and slowly emerge into full bloom on the stage of a small theater.
Since beginning distribution simultaneously on iOS and Android on January 27, 2017, this title has achieved a steady increase in sales, with total downloads exceeding 5 million in March 2018. Also, A3! has become a hit title in the Japanese iOS game sales rankings, reaching as high as 2nd place in the rankings on two occasions (June 9, 2017, and January 10, 2018).
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, CYBIRD became a wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese online games company Aeria Inc., making it a member of the Aeria Group alongside Liber.
CYBIRD is active as a pioneer of overseas distribution of game content. The company is convinced that it can achieve strong intergroup synergies by handling overseas distribution of A3!, Liber's top-selling game for women in Japan, utilizing the operation channels CYBIRD has already cultivated overseas for its own Ikemen Series and its multifaceted customer attraction know-how. Now the two companies have signed an agreement to facilitate this development.
In the North American market, the popularity of Japanese animation and content is rapidly gaining momentum, as indicated by the increasing number of visitors to the annual Anime Expo (2017 total turnstile attendance over 350,000). Conversely, for women's games, the scale of the North American market remains small compared with the Japanese and Asian markets, and it is expected to take some time to expand.
Accordingly, in the promotion and deployment strategy of CYBIRD and Liber for A3! in the North American market, the two companies are initially planning to launch the service after first increasing the game's recognition level as a first step toward drawing attention to its worldview.
Through the present agreement, the duo will focus on enabling more people to enjoy playing A3! in the English-speaking zone known as the global market, while also achieving synergies by drawing on the respective strengths of the Aeria Group's various member companies.
As of the date of this press release, the launch date of the A3! English edition service is undecided. CYBIRD will announce the date in a future press release as soon as the decision is finalized.
About A3!
Game Name: A3! (A Three!)
Publisher: Liber Entertainment Inc.
Launch Date: January 27, 2017
OS: iPhone and Android
Copyright: (c) Liber Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Mansard Daikanyama, 10-1 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Representative: President Shuji Utsumi
Founded: 1998
Business outline: Mobile content service provision and mobile business support, development and provision of cross-media solutions, mobile marketing, mobile advertising and mobile promotion, mobile website construction, mobile commerce, research and development of next-generation platforms, etc.
URL: http://www.cybird.co.jp/en/
About Liber Entertainment Inc.
Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Director/President Kotaro Hayashida
* CYBIRD and the CYBIRD logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
* All described company names, product names and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
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Wednesday 27 June 2018
China's cosmetics producer promotes World Cup water masks
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Jala Group Co -- a Chinese leading cosmetics producer -- has promoted its Chando's World Cup fan glacier water masks for customers facial care in Taiwan, Singapore and Australia recently.
The water mask made with Himalayan glacier water and natural ingredients featured signature patterns of eight national teams including Brazil, France, Spain, Argentina, Belgium, England, Germany and Portugal, a statement from China Economic Information Service said.
The company also introduced an AR magic mirror that allows customer experience virtual makeup to find personalised beauty products as well as makeup style at the pop-up stores has successfully attracted crowds of customers.
Jala Group has collaborated with Alibaba's Tmall.com to promote its national beauty brand, Chando and high-end brand, Maysu at pop-up stores in Taiwan, Singapore and Australia.
The company hopes to bring the brands to more customers in these countries as the AR Technology and World Cup special masks receives good acceptance from the customers.
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The water mask made with Himalayan glacier water and natural ingredients featured signature patterns of eight national teams including Brazil, France, Spain, Argentina, Belgium, England, Germany and Portugal, a statement from China Economic Information Service said.
The company also introduced an AR magic mirror that allows customer experience virtual makeup to find personalised beauty products as well as makeup style at the pop-up stores has successfully attracted crowds of customers.
Jala Group has collaborated with Alibaba's Tmall.com to promote its national beauty brand, Chando and high-end brand, Maysu at pop-up stores in Taiwan, Singapore and Australia.
The company hopes to bring the brands to more customers in these countries as the AR Technology and World Cup special masks receives good acceptance from the customers.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday 26 June 2018
MASH NAMED AS ONE OF THE FINTECH 50
FINLAND, June 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At an event held on Wednesday June 20th at the Silicon Valley Bank in London, UK, Mash was selected from over 1800 companies to the FinTech50 2018 list, joining FinTech giants like N26, Monzo, Raisin and Revolut on the list of Europe’s hottest FinTech companies.
James Hickson, Group CEO of Mash commented, “This has been a transformational year for Mash and our momentum continues. The FinTech50 is the Oscars of our industry and as such, the competition for a place was incredibly high - only 14 new companies made it to the list with Mash being selected from over 1800 nominations. To be recognized as one of Europe’s leading Fintech companies is an incredible honor and a reflection of our dedicated team and our go forward ambition to be a major player in Europe. We extend an enormous thank you to the award committee for their support and our team for their incredible efforts”.
Tommi Lindfors, Chairman and founder of Mash Group, was pleased with the recognition: “The Fintech50 list recognizes only the very best of the best companies – it is a humbling experience to be chosen as one of them. For our investors and partners, this major industry recognition reaffirms our strategic direction, the hard work and dedication of our team and our ability to compete with major players in Europe.”
Hickson concluded, “This award will further underscore our commitment to deliver unparalleled financial solutions across our lending, card and payments business lines, growing our pay-later reach with our partner Verifone to hundreds of thousands of merchants across Europe and expanding our services across Europe.”
About Mash
Mash has been at the forefront of FinTech innovation since 2007. We leverage our advanced proprietary algorithms, machine learning capabilities, and automated platform to deliver superior finance and payments solutions to thousands of customers every day. We work hard for a future powered by technology, making every transaction seamless, flexible and worry-free. Today, Mash is one of the Fintech50 leading FinTech companies.
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James Hickson, Group CEO of Mash commented, “This has been a transformational year for Mash and our momentum continues. The FinTech50 is the Oscars of our industry and as such, the competition for a place was incredibly high - only 14 new companies made it to the list with Mash being selected from over 1800 nominations. To be recognized as one of Europe’s leading Fintech companies is an incredible honor and a reflection of our dedicated team and our go forward ambition to be a major player in Europe. We extend an enormous thank you to the award committee for their support and our team for their incredible efforts”.
Tommi Lindfors, Chairman and founder of Mash Group, was pleased with the recognition: “The Fintech50 list recognizes only the very best of the best companies – it is a humbling experience to be chosen as one of them. For our investors and partners, this major industry recognition reaffirms our strategic direction, the hard work and dedication of our team and our ability to compete with major players in Europe.”
Hickson concluded, “This award will further underscore our commitment to deliver unparalleled financial solutions across our lending, card and payments business lines, growing our pay-later reach with our partner Verifone to hundreds of thousands of merchants across Europe and expanding our services across Europe.”
About Mash
Mash has been at the forefront of FinTech innovation since 2007. We leverage our advanced proprietary algorithms, machine learning capabilities, and automated platform to deliver superior finance and payments solutions to thousands of customers every day. We work hard for a future powered by technology, making every transaction seamless, flexible and worry-free. Today, Mash is one of the Fintech50 leading FinTech companies.
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Coupa Software to power Telenor's global procurement capability
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Coupa Software Incorporated -- a business spend management (BSM) solutions provider has been selected by Telenor to transform its global procurement capability and drive efficiencies across its 25,000 employees.
Telenor is one of the world´s largest telecommunications companies which currently operate in 12 markets across Scandinavia, Central Eastern Europe and Asia.
The deployment will also be supported by a global service provider, KPMG. Both Coupa and KPMG were selected by Telenor after an extensive evaluation of potential solutions, a statement said.
Telenor will first deploy a pilot to employees in Denmark and Singapore before embarking on a rollout for Telenor´s Business Units in Norway, Sweden and across Asia. The project will simplify policy-compliant purchasing for Telenor´s employees who in turn service Telenor´s 178 million customers around the world.
Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Procurement Company, Jon Omund Revhaug said Telenor is embarking on the beginning of its digital transformation journey to among other things, digitize and simplify its internal processes.
Revhaug added standardizing and streamlining procure-to-pay processes across Telenor´s diverse businesses across Asia and Europe required a solution that could be rapidly deployed and easily configured in the cloud.
Chief Customer Officer of Coupa, Mark Riggs said the telecommunication company needed a modern, agile cloud platform and a deployment approach squarely focused on its desired business outcomes.
"We are delighted to work with Telenor on this project to help drive increased visibility into the company´s BSM processes, " he added.
More details on https://www.coupa.com/ and https://www.telenor.com/
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Telenor is one of the world´s largest telecommunications companies which currently operate in 12 markets across Scandinavia, Central Eastern Europe and Asia.
The deployment will also be supported by a global service provider, KPMG. Both Coupa and KPMG were selected by Telenor after an extensive evaluation of potential solutions, a statement said.
Telenor will first deploy a pilot to employees in Denmark and Singapore before embarking on a rollout for Telenor´s Business Units in Norway, Sweden and across Asia. The project will simplify policy-compliant purchasing for Telenor´s employees who in turn service Telenor´s 178 million customers around the world.
Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Procurement Company, Jon Omund Revhaug said Telenor is embarking on the beginning of its digital transformation journey to among other things, digitize and simplify its internal processes.
Revhaug added standardizing and streamlining procure-to-pay processes across Telenor´s diverse businesses across Asia and Europe required a solution that could be rapidly deployed and easily configured in the cloud.
Chief Customer Officer of Coupa, Mark Riggs said the telecommunication company needed a modern, agile cloud platform and a deployment approach squarely focused on its desired business outcomes.
"We are delighted to work with Telenor on this project to help drive increased visibility into the company´s BSM processes, " he added.
More details on https://www.coupa.com/ and https://www.telenor.com/
--BERNAMA
Monday 25 June 2018
Friday 22 June 2018
KANMO GROUP TAPS GENIETECH FOR RETAIL OMNICHANNEL SOLUTIONS ROLLOUT
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kanmo Group, a leader in retail distribution in Indonesia, recently tapped Genie Technologies, Inc. (GenieTech) to roll out its omnichannel solutions in a bid to provide outstanding retail experiences to customers.
This project, aims to bolster Kanmo Retail’s productivity by upgrading its current platform, integrating retail tools and application using Retail Pro Prism which gives control and flexibility in tailoring the product to fit the unique business needs, processes, and brand.
Bhavin Patel, Kanmo Group’s Omnichannel Director, said that the company recognizes the booming e-commerce market in Southeast Asia. This development urges online retail companies like Kanmo to build an omnichannel that puts seamless customer experience at the center, whether online or offline.
“To truly yield from our omnichannel strategy, the group has to look just beyond engaging customers through offline and online means. When you look at the customer behavior in Southeast Asia, you will know that people love creating 'basket' online. However, they still prefer doing the actual purchase in physical stores instead,” added Bhavin. “We want to enable our customers to walk in stores where they can collect and check out the ‘basket’ they created by communicating with either a salesperson or through a POS system that runs in real time.”
With the capabilities of Retail Pro Prism, Kanmo Group’s current platform will be replenished to have a real-time interface with customers, as well as with employees, helping them to react instantly to business needs. It also enables an immediate access to precise data across the enterprise, necessary for improving decision making.
NetSpeed provides new solution for AI-enable SoC applications
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- NetSpeed Systems has released Orion AI - the industry's first SoC interconnect solution - targeted specifically for AI-enable SoC applications.
Chief executive officer of NetSpeed, Sundari Mitra said one of the key advantages that Orion AI brings is the ability to support many multicast requests and to support non-blocking transfers.
Its advanced features include multicast and broadcast to improve performance and efficiency in AI-enable SoCs and accelerator ASICs used for datacenters, autonomous vehicles, AR/VR and advanced video analytics, a statement said.
Orion AI builds on NetSpeed's silicon-proven Orion IP, licensed to pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies including Horizon Robotics, Cambricon, Baidu and Esperanto.
Orion AI was designed to provide extreme performance and has an underlying architecture that can support thousands of compute engines as well as super-wide data paths with interfaces of up to 1024 bits and supports long bursts of up to 4K Bytes.
NetSpeed is at the heart of next-gen system-on-chip (SoC) applications that are transforming the way people interact with each other. The company brings the power of artificial intelligence to SoC design and architecture. More information at www.netspeedsystems.com.
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KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO HOSTS PRINCESS MERMAID FAIRY TALE BUFFET
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) will host the “Princess Mermaid Sweets Buffet” at its All Day Dining Restaurant Jurin from July 1 to September 30.
The event is in commemoration of the fairy tale written by Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, a statement said.
The hotel is one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
The dessert buffet, now in its third year is based upon the theme of “The Little Mermaid”. This year’s buffet will offer a wide range of colourful desserts based on the deep blue colour of the cornflower and other various flowers.
Some of the desserts include clams made of chocolate and deep sea mousse made in a colourful blue using passion fruit and pineapple flavourings.
The events are popular amongst female guests in their 20s to 30s for the highly photogenic desserts which can be posted on various social media.
The hotel will also offer a special guest plan entitled “Temptation of the Little Mermaid” until September 17 that includes use of the Sky Pool.
More details on https://www.keioplaza.com/
--BERNAMA
The event is in commemoration of the fairy tale written by Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, a statement said.
The hotel is one of Japan’s most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
The dessert buffet, now in its third year is based upon the theme of “The Little Mermaid”. This year’s buffet will offer a wide range of colourful desserts based on the deep blue colour of the cornflower and other various flowers.
Some of the desserts include clams made of chocolate and deep sea mousse made in a colourful blue using passion fruit and pineapple flavourings.
The events are popular amongst female guests in their 20s to 30s for the highly photogenic desserts which can be posted on various social media.
The hotel will also offer a special guest plan entitled “Temptation of the Little Mermaid” until September 17 that includes use of the Sky Pool.
More details on https://www.keioplaza.com/
--BERNAMA
Thursday 21 June 2018
NOTIFICATION ON ENABLING AND SCIENTIFICALLY PROVING REJUVENATIVE EFFECT WITH HEALTH FOOD (NMN SUPPLEMENTS) SHINKOWA PHARMACEUTICAL ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ALL SHARES OF HAKUSHINDO PHARMACEUTICAL
| Toward the Realization of Academic-industry Integration for True Anti-aging Medicine (Rejuvenation Research) TOKYO, June 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Shinkowa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Megumi Tanaka), a company striving to achieve rejuvenation with health food and conducting clinical studies to scientifically confirm the effect, has acquired all shares of Hakushindo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), an organization that provides research funds to the Project Research Center For Clinical Trials and Preventative Medicine at the Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, the organization that has carried out the world's first clinical study of the long-term oral intake (24 weeks) of β nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN). (Growth hormone increase observed, mitochondrial activity observed, Sirtuin gene expression being assessed)
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Clinical studies on oral NMN intake are currently underway at Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences: Project Research Center For Clinical Trials and Preventative Medicine. (However, there are no plans for public disclosure of the clinical research results.) UMIN trial ID: UMIN000025739 http://rctportal.niph.go.jp/en/detail?trial_id=UMIN000025739 Based on the results of these clinical studies at Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences: Project Research Center For Clinical Trials and Preventative Medicine, Shinkowa Pharmaceutical intends to develop products based on the newly discovered effects of NMN, and to continue clinical researches in fields where potential effect is demonstrated. Although we do not plan to publicly announce the results of this clinical study, we do intend to actively disclose the information free of charge to researchers and organizations involved in NMN research. In September 2015, Shinkowa Pharmaceutical commissioned private clinical trial contractor DRC Co., Ltd. to implement the world's first human clinical trial of NMN. The trial has been completed and we have already received the clinical results. By acquiring the shares of Hakushindo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., we will further build the database of clinical trial results of Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences: Project Research Center For Clinical Trials and Preventative Medicine. About study conducted by DRC Co., Ltd. Clinical trial name: Study on the Lipid Improvement Effects of Ingesting Foods and Compounds Containing Resveratrol and Nicotinamide Mononucleotides Protocol identifier: F_1507092 Version 1 prepared on: September 1, 2015 Version No.: Version 1 Ethics Review Committee approval date: September 4, 2015 While we currently procure NMN from a manufacturer, we have signed a technology licensing agreement regarding NMN manufacturing, aiming to establish and start operating the second NMN manufacturing facility in Japan (production volume: about 3 tons/year) by the end of this year. We believe that this will significantly lower the cost of products in the market as well as future releases. In order to realize productive aging worldwide and continue to innovate and contribute, we have also begun preparations to increase our capital through a third-party share allocation. The funds raised will be used for capital investments related to the establishment of an NMN manufacturing facility (factory construction costs, employment expenses), as well as the costs of carrying out numerous human clinical trials in order to request the examination of several patents we have filed. Shinkowa Pharmaceutical has also started preparing to list the business in the catalyst market on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and registering it with CapBridge. We also intend to seek business tie-ups with companies that are actively looking to invest in the NMN business and the field of productive aging. |
US-based Delta Air Lines buys 20 new Canadian Bombardier aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- US based Delta Air Lines Inc has signed a purchase agreement with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft for 20 CRJ900 aircraft valued at US$961 million (RM3.85 billion).
Delta Air Lines is the launch operator of the new ATMOSPHÈRE cabin for CRJ Series regional jets, a statement said. Based in Canada, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 1953 CRJ Series aircraft for now.
The new aircraft with ATMOSPHÈRE cabin will fly under the Delta Connection brand in a comfortable two-class regional jet configuration with 70 seats, expected in late 2018.
The new cabin sets new standards of passenger experience in the regional jet market segment. The new interior comprised of larger passenger living space, wheel-first roller bag capability, more spacious lavatory, increased cabin connectivity options, all integrated in a contemporary design and material choices.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 20 June 2018
Shenyang establishes the 'One Belt and One Road' Scientific Research Institute Alliance
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The 'One Belt And One Road' Scientific Research Institute Alliance conference was held in Shenyang, China recently with 40 research institutes from 18 cities at home and abroad participating.
The conference adopted the union constitution and released Shenyang declaration of the Scientific Research Institute Alliance.
The first council of the alliance was selected and Shenyang Surveying Geotechnical Research Institute Co Ltd of MCC was elected as the President unit, a statement said.
Shenyang with great positional advantage and development space, is an important node city of 'The Belt and Road' initiative and the establishment of the Alliance is an important measures for Shenyang municipal government to build a modern international metropolis.
Shenyang Municipal Government hopes that the Alliance will promote cultural exchanges and enhance international mutual trust through think tank communication and technical services.
The Alliance will also explore new ways to complement each other and to pursue openness and development, providing new energy for Shenyang in its construction to be a Northeastern Asia center for scientific and technological innovation.
-- BERNAMA
The conference adopted the union constitution and released Shenyang declaration of the Scientific Research Institute Alliance.
The first council of the alliance was selected and Shenyang Surveying Geotechnical Research Institute Co Ltd of MCC was elected as the President unit, a statement said.
Shenyang with great positional advantage and development space, is an important node city of 'The Belt and Road' initiative and the establishment of the Alliance is an important measures for Shenyang municipal government to build a modern international metropolis.
Shenyang Municipal Government hopes that the Alliance will promote cultural exchanges and enhance international mutual trust through think tank communication and technical services.
The Alliance will also explore new ways to complement each other and to pursue openness and development, providing new energy for Shenyang in its construction to be a Northeastern Asia center for scientific and technological innovation.
-- BERNAMA
Australia's CiGen has software robots for hire
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- An Australian software company has robots for hire at short notice.
CiGen, headquartered in Melbourne Australia offers 'RPA Robots For Hire' -- a fleet of software robots that can be deployed and scaled at short notice for organisations of all sizes, ranging from global corporation to sole trader.
CiGen will licence and manage its own fleet of RPA software robots which can be impractical for small and medium businesses due to budget and personnel constraints, a statement said.
Companies able to use 'RPA Robots for Hire' are those seeking to minimise manual, time consuming, repetitive tasks or looking to extend business capability without increasing headcount as well as to spike in data entry/data conversion.
The highlights of the software robots includes cheaper price compared to an FTE, not requiring software investment, instant email notification of task completion or unexpected scenarios, no RPA knowledge/learning required and others.
CiGen will work with the companies to scope the processes, design, build, test and harden the automation workflows on companies server infrastructure, take care of the rest, based on the schedule that companies provide and they only pay per process on per month basis.
CiGen has been at the forefront of Robotic Process Automation in the Asia-Pacific region since 2015. More information at www.cigen.com.au.
-- BERNAMA
CiGen, headquartered in Melbourne Australia offers 'RPA Robots For Hire' -- a fleet of software robots that can be deployed and scaled at short notice for organisations of all sizes, ranging from global corporation to sole trader.
CiGen will licence and manage its own fleet of RPA software robots which can be impractical for small and medium businesses due to budget and personnel constraints, a statement said.
Companies able to use 'RPA Robots for Hire' are those seeking to minimise manual, time consuming, repetitive tasks or looking to extend business capability without increasing headcount as well as to spike in data entry/data conversion.
The highlights of the software robots includes cheaper price compared to an FTE, not requiring software investment, instant email notification of task completion or unexpected scenarios, no RPA knowledge/learning required and others.
CiGen will work with the companies to scope the processes, design, build, test and harden the automation workflows on companies server infrastructure, take care of the rest, based on the schedule that companies provide and they only pay per process on per month basis.
CiGen has been at the forefront of Robotic Process Automation in the Asia-Pacific region since 2015. More information at www.cigen.com.au.
-- BERNAMA
Innovmetric releases universal 3D Metrology Software platform
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- InnovMetric Software Inc has released PolyWorks 2018 -- a universal 3D metrology software platform -- that delivers universal inspection projects playable on any 3D measurement device.
President of InnovMetric, Marc Soucy said the company has delivered a universal 3D metrology software platform that interfaces with all 3D measurement devices which offers a universal workflow for performing all inspection tasks and deploys universal inspection projects.
PolyWorks 2018 is an enhanced alignment toolbox, smart collision avoidance for CNC CMMs, more robust measurement sequences for CNC CMMs and enhanced usability and performance that promote valuable gains in user productivity, a statement said.
PolyWorks 2018 enable users to maximise the use of their 3D metrology hardware and minimise the risk of operator errors by creating and embedding multiple piece measurement templates within a single inspection project.
Users also can preconfigure an inspection project with the piece measurement templates including performing it with CNC CMMs and portable scanning arms, set up for different laser tracker brands and models and manage multiple versions of an inspection routine.
The software adds new measurement sequence fixers to the powerful real-time collision analysis technology to prevent detected potential collisions. It also offers intelligent solutions for measuring deformed, incorrectly aligned or deviated parts without operator intervention.
InnovMetric Software Inc is the leading provider of universal 3D metrology software solutions headquartered in Quebec, QC, Canada. More information at www.innovmetric.com.
-- BERNAMA
President of InnovMetric, Marc Soucy said the company has delivered a universal 3D metrology software platform that interfaces with all 3D measurement devices which offers a universal workflow for performing all inspection tasks and deploys universal inspection projects.
PolyWorks 2018 is an enhanced alignment toolbox, smart collision avoidance for CNC CMMs, more robust measurement sequences for CNC CMMs and enhanced usability and performance that promote valuable gains in user productivity, a statement said.
PolyWorks 2018 enable users to maximise the use of their 3D metrology hardware and minimise the risk of operator errors by creating and embedding multiple piece measurement templates within a single inspection project.
Users also can preconfigure an inspection project with the piece measurement templates including performing it with CNC CMMs and portable scanning arms, set up for different laser tracker brands and models and manage multiple versions of an inspection routine.
The software adds new measurement sequence fixers to the powerful real-time collision analysis technology to prevent detected potential collisions. It also offers intelligent solutions for measuring deformed, incorrectly aligned or deviated parts without operator intervention.
InnovMetric Software Inc is the leading provider of universal 3D metrology software solutions headquartered in Quebec, QC, Canada. More information at www.innovmetric.com.
-- BERNAMA
Aryaka named as largest SD-WAN provider in Q1 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Aryaka has been named the largest pure play SD-WAN provider in Q1 2018 and is now within one per cent of surpassing VMware for overall leadership in terms of market share and revenues.
This is according to IHS Markit in its latest industry report.
The report also said Aryaka´s share of the SD-WAN market has reached 18 per cent in Q1 2018, increasing from the previous quarter, a statement said.
"Our growth and dominant market position are a direct result of our unique ability to enhance cloud/SaaS and on-premises application performance for globally distributed businesses, " said chief marketing officer at Aryaka, Gary Sevounts.
Among Aryaka´s global enterprise customers include Skullcandy, Cigna, Standard Life and Air China. The company was named ‘Company of the Year´ as part of Light Reading´s 2018 Leading Lights Awards recently.
Aryaka´s global SD-WAN as-a-Service was selected as the ‘2018 Product of the Year´ by Cloud Computing Magazine. More information at www.aryaka.com.
-- BERNAMA
This is according to IHS Markit in its latest industry report.
The report also said Aryaka´s share of the SD-WAN market has reached 18 per cent in Q1 2018, increasing from the previous quarter, a statement said.
"Our growth and dominant market position are a direct result of our unique ability to enhance cloud/SaaS and on-premises application performance for globally distributed businesses, " said chief marketing officer at Aryaka, Gary Sevounts.
Among Aryaka´s global enterprise customers include Skullcandy, Cigna, Standard Life and Air China. The company was named ‘Company of the Year´ as part of Light Reading´s 2018 Leading Lights Awards recently.
Aryaka´s global SD-WAN as-a-Service was selected as the ‘2018 Product of the Year´ by Cloud Computing Magazine. More information at www.aryaka.com.
-- BERNAMA
Toshiba Memory Corporation unveils new SAS SSDs in server applications
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation -- the leader in memory solutions -- has unveiled new SAS SSDs to replace SATA SSDs in server applications.
The RM5 12Gbit/s value SAS (vSAS) series features capacity, performance, reliability, manageability and data security advantages with the price that will replace SATA SSDs, a statement said.
The company has leveraged its leading position in SAS SSD line optimising RM5 to close the cost gap with SATA - and usher in a new class of SSDs. SATA simply cannot compete with SAS, falling well short in terms of performance, robustness and encryption options.
The RM5 vSAS series provides a cost effective and much higher performing solution to overcome the bottlenecks that are inherent with SATA today as the RM5 enables the use of native SAS from end-to-end, eliminating the need for protocol translation to SATA.
The series will initially be available in capacities up to 7.68TB with a single 12Gbit/s port and SFF-8639 connector. Sample shipments to OEM customers start today in limited quantities and the company will gradually increase shipments from the third calendar quarter of 2018.
The RM5 series will also be exhibited at HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) Discover in Las Vegas, USA until June 21 at the Toshiba Memory America booth #196.
-- BERNAMA
The RM5 12Gbit/s value SAS (vSAS) series features capacity, performance, reliability, manageability and data security advantages with the price that will replace SATA SSDs, a statement said.
The company has leveraged its leading position in SAS SSD line optimising RM5 to close the cost gap with SATA - and usher in a new class of SSDs. SATA simply cannot compete with SAS, falling well short in terms of performance, robustness and encryption options.
The RM5 vSAS series provides a cost effective and much higher performing solution to overcome the bottlenecks that are inherent with SATA today as the RM5 enables the use of native SAS from end-to-end, eliminating the need for protocol translation to SATA.
The series will initially be available in capacities up to 7.68TB with a single 12Gbit/s port and SFF-8639 connector. Sample shipments to OEM customers start today in limited quantities and the company will gradually increase shipments from the third calendar quarter of 2018.
The RM5 series will also be exhibited at HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) Discover in Las Vegas, USA until June 21 at the Toshiba Memory America booth #196.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday 19 June 2018
Taconic Biosciences launches diet induced obesity model
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing genetically engineered mouse model and service solutions -- has launched local production of the Taconic diet induced obesity (DIO) model in Europe.
DIO mice are used to study metabolic disease and obesity because they exhibit elevated glucose, insulin, cholesterol, leptin and corticosterone, thus mimicking many aspects and complications of human metabolic disease.
The DIO C57BL/6NTac remains a preferred metabolic model because when placed on a high fat diet, C57BL/6NTac develops more consistent and pronounced metabolic syndrome compared to other DIO models, a statement said.
"Taconic´s DIO mice will be available for immediate delivery in typical study sizes, saving researchers months of conditioning time and allowing them to start studies faster, " said portfolio director for commercial models at Taconic, Dr. Megan MacBride.
Taconic has an extensive collection of genetically engineered models (GEMs) and non-genetically engineered models as well as custom model generation and colony management solutions.
--BERNAMA
DIO mice are used to study metabolic disease and obesity because they exhibit elevated glucose, insulin, cholesterol, leptin and corticosterone, thus mimicking many aspects and complications of human metabolic disease.
The DIO C57BL/6NTac remains a preferred metabolic model because when placed on a high fat diet, C57BL/6NTac develops more consistent and pronounced metabolic syndrome compared to other DIO models, a statement said.
"Taconic´s DIO mice will be available for immediate delivery in typical study sizes, saving researchers months of conditioning time and allowing them to start studies faster, " said portfolio director for commercial models at Taconic, Dr. Megan MacBride.
Taconic has an extensive collection of genetically engineered models (GEMs) and non-genetically engineered models as well as custom model generation and colony management solutions.
--BERNAMA
Monday 18 June 2018
FINALCAD opens new office and expands data center in Tokyo, Japan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- FINALCAD -- a leader in the digital transformation of construction, infrastructure and energy industries -- opened its new Tokyo office and implemented an APAC data center also based in Tokyo, Japan to support Japanese contractors on a global scale.
President and co-founder of FINALCAD, Jimmy Louchart said the opening of new office in Tokyo with the implementation of APAC data center are strong signals of their long-term commitment to Japanese customers and overall business in the APAC region.
The new office will include sales, marketing and customer success professionals to enable local customers receive a faster and better service in their local timezone and language, a statement said.
While the new APAC data center will bring data closer to local customers, also keeping the highest standards of security and improving performance.
Since the opening of its Singapore office in 2015, FINALCAD has been working on the digitalisation of thousands of projects in the South-East Asian region including projects with major Japanese contractors such as Shimizu Corporation and Fujita Corporation.
The company was also awarded the French Business Awards from the French Chamber of Commerce in Japan for its continued work with Japanese contractors in the digital transformation of construction.
FINALCAD, headquartered in Paris, France has responded to strong demand in the APAC region for digitalisation of construction sites since 2013 and its first project in Asia is Singapore´s Sports Hub. More information at www.finalcad.com.
--BERNAMA
President and co-founder of FINALCAD, Jimmy Louchart said the opening of new office in Tokyo with the implementation of APAC data center are strong signals of their long-term commitment to Japanese customers and overall business in the APAC region.
The new office will include sales, marketing and customer success professionals to enable local customers receive a faster and better service in their local timezone and language, a statement said.
While the new APAC data center will bring data closer to local customers, also keeping the highest standards of security and improving performance.
Since the opening of its Singapore office in 2015, FINALCAD has been working on the digitalisation of thousands of projects in the South-East Asian region including projects with major Japanese contractors such as Shimizu Corporation and Fujita Corporation.
The company was also awarded the French Business Awards from the French Chamber of Commerce in Japan for its continued work with Japanese contractors in the digital transformation of construction.
FINALCAD, headquartered in Paris, France has responded to strong demand in the APAC region for digitalisation of construction sites since 2013 and its first project in Asia is Singapore´s Sports Hub. More information at www.finalcad.com.
--BERNAMA
Thursday 14 June 2018
Wednesday 13 June 2018
TAIWAN'S EDUCATION MINISTRY LAUNCHES ONLINE LEARNING INITIATIVE, "HUAYU 101"
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced the launch of an online learning initiative called “Huayu 101”, a brand new online Mandarin learning material, at the end of May in Taipei, Taiwan.
Professor Chang Yuhsin from the University of Taipei, the designer of “Huayu 101”, has more than 20 years Mandarin teaching experience. In order to provide easier learning experience, he and his team collect key phrases that people should learn for basic survival. The contents of “Huayu 101” include accommodation, shopping, food ordering, traffic, emergency help, etc. It’s useful for foreign students and travelers those stay in Taiwan, and can be applied to other Mandarin-speaking regions.
To attract and motivate young people to learn Mandarin in Taiwan, MOE works with Logan D. Beck, a hotshot youtuber, to produce 2 videos of promoting Mandarin learning and Taiwan’s culture. The first video, “Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage” had reached 50,000 views within a night and it's over 150,000 hits now. In the press conference, Beck and Mr. Liu, a known rice cake seller, have shown the usage of “Huayu 101” with living drama of night market.
In response to the global demand for Chinese language education, Taiwan’s Chinese language education sector is vigorously looking outward and international marketing. This led to planning and implementing the Eight-year Chinese Language Education Promotion Plan (2013–2020). Under this plan the Office of Global Mandarin Education was set up to integrate the resources and results of Chinese language education in Taiwan. In order to promote Mandarin learning in Taiwan, MOE invited the Ministry of Transportation and Communication's Tourism Bureau and the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs to be co-organizers, and integrated tourism and Chinese-learning resources to create a brand new study-tour model, "Mandarin On-the-Go" in Taiwan. Anyone who is interested in programs above is welcomed to check the information on the official website.（https://ogme.edu.tw/Home/tw）
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=32097
Professor Chang Yuhsin from the University of Taipei, the designer of “Huayu 101”, has more than 20 years Mandarin teaching experience. In order to provide easier learning experience, he and his team collect key phrases that people should learn for basic survival. The contents of “Huayu 101” include accommodation, shopping, food ordering, traffic, emergency help, etc. It’s useful for foreign students and travelers those stay in Taiwan, and can be applied to other Mandarin-speaking regions.
To attract and motivate young people to learn Mandarin in Taiwan, MOE works with Logan D. Beck, a hotshot youtuber, to produce 2 videos of promoting Mandarin learning and Taiwan’s culture. The first video, “Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage” had reached 50,000 views within a night and it's over 150,000 hits now. In the press conference, Beck and Mr. Liu, a known rice cake seller, have shown the usage of “Huayu 101” with living drama of night market.
In response to the global demand for Chinese language education, Taiwan’s Chinese language education sector is vigorously looking outward and international marketing. This led to planning and implementing the Eight-year Chinese Language Education Promotion Plan (2013–2020). Under this plan the Office of Global Mandarin Education was set up to integrate the resources and results of Chinese language education in Taiwan. In order to promote Mandarin learning in Taiwan, MOE invited the Ministry of Transportation and Communication's Tourism Bureau and the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs to be co-organizers, and integrated tourism and Chinese-learning resources to create a brand new study-tour model, "Mandarin On-the-Go" in Taiwan. Anyone who is interested in programs above is welcomed to check the information on the official website.（https://ogme.edu.tw/Home/tw）
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=32097
Compass Offices unveils latest flexible workspace in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Compass Offices has opened its latest workspace on the 28th Floor of Clifford Centre, Singapore -- providing businesses with one of the best vantage points Singapore's Central Business District (CBD) has to offer.
The new habitat represents the best of both the co-working space and serviced offices worlds where creative minds collide; collaboration starts and ideas flourish.
This is a destination for growing businesses where workstyle meets lifestyle and where work-life balance can become a reality.
Chief executive officer of Compass Offices, Andrew Chung said: "Compass Offices understands that large enterprises and small entrepreneurs alike are exploring the value that can be created by closer and deeper collaboration with each other.
He added in a statement, with Compass's Habitats, businesses gain access to new skills, ideas, talent and markets, while entrepreneurs tap into large companies' distribution networks and customer bases within Compass Offices' vast network.
Clifford Centre offers close proximity to the Marina Bay financial district, the Raffles Place MRT Station as well as the surrounding collection of boutique and luxury retail stores, flagship hotels, art galleries, restaurants and nightlife.
The whole CBD area overlaps with Chinatown, Marina Bay and Clarke Quay -- the very best of what Singapore has to offer in the way of dining, nightlife and cultural attractions.
--BERNAMA
The new habitat represents the best of both the co-working space and serviced offices worlds where creative minds collide; collaboration starts and ideas flourish.
This is a destination for growing businesses where workstyle meets lifestyle and where work-life balance can become a reality.
Chief executive officer of Compass Offices, Andrew Chung said: "Compass Offices understands that large enterprises and small entrepreneurs alike are exploring the value that can be created by closer and deeper collaboration with each other.
He added in a statement, with Compass's Habitats, businesses gain access to new skills, ideas, talent and markets, while entrepreneurs tap into large companies' distribution networks and customer bases within Compass Offices' vast network.
Clifford Centre offers close proximity to the Marina Bay financial district, the Raffles Place MRT Station as well as the surrounding collection of boutique and luxury retail stores, flagship hotels, art galleries, restaurants and nightlife.
The whole CBD area overlaps with Chinatown, Marina Bay and Clarke Quay -- the very best of what Singapore has to offer in the way of dining, nightlife and cultural attractions.
--BERNAMA
Tuesday 12 June 2018
XINHUA-TSAIDAM GOJI BERRY PRICE INDEX RELEASED IN BEIJING ON MAY 31ST
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BEIJING, China, June 12, 2018 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
"Xinhua-Tsaidam goji berry price index" was released jointly by China Economic Information Service (CEIS) of Xinhua News Agency and the government of Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Beijing on May 31st.
The index covers Tsaidam's organic goji berry price index and Tsaidam's green goji berry price index, and the sample covers more than 90 percent of certified organic and green goji berries in Haixi.
The base period for Xinhua-Tsaidam goji berry price index was set in August 2015, with the base points at 1,000. Data show that in April, 2018, the organic goji berry price index was 921.06 points, down 7.89 percent from the base period and the green goji berry price index was 537.58 points, down 46.24 percent from the base period.
Tsaidam Basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the second-largest planting base of goji berries in China. Xinhua-Tsaidam goji berry price index will integrate the big data with the real economy, give full play to the role of the CEIS as an economic think-tank and the geographical advantages of Qinghai in development of organic goji berries, and help guide the industry development, said Ma Rui, Deputy Secretary General of Qinghai Provincial Government.
The index intuitively portrays the trend of price changes in the Tsaidam goji berry production areas. It provides the goji berry industry with an open and transparent price guide, helps participants in the goji berry production, circulation, processing and other links timely and accurately understand the industry trends, and offers information support for government supervision, scientific cultivation, and trade decision-making, said Su Huizhi, Vice President of CEIS.
Xu Changqing, an expert in the organic products, believed that demands for the high-end goji berries are increasing in the domestic market. The release of the index has provided a good reference for consumers.
CEIS, a wholly-owned company of Xinhua News Agency, boasts five national-level platforms including Xinhua Finance, Xinhua Silk Road, Xinhua Credit, Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange (SHPGX) and Xinhua Think Tank. As China's first professional institution studying, releasing, promoting and operating composite indices, Xinhua Indices have been committed to building four product systems: Xinhua Price Index, Xinhua Theme Index, Xinhua Evaluation Index and Xinhua Finance Index, and launched a series of influential products.
Source: China Economic Information Service (CEIS)
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--BERNAMA
BEIJING, China, June 12, 2018 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
"Xinhua-Tsaidam goji berry price index" was released jointly by China Economic Information Service (CEIS) of Xinhua News Agency and the government of Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Beijing on May 31st.
The index covers Tsaidam's organic goji berry price index and Tsaidam's green goji berry price index, and the sample covers more than 90 percent of certified organic and green goji berries in Haixi.
The base period for Xinhua-Tsaidam goji berry price index was set in August 2015, with the base points at 1,000. Data show that in April, 2018, the organic goji berry price index was 921.06 points, down 7.89 percent from the base period and the green goji berry price index was 537.58 points, down 46.24 percent from the base period.
Tsaidam Basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the second-largest planting base of goji berries in China. Xinhua-Tsaidam goji berry price index will integrate the big data with the real economy, give full play to the role of the CEIS as an economic think-tank and the geographical advantages of Qinghai in development of organic goji berries, and help guide the industry development, said Ma Rui, Deputy Secretary General of Qinghai Provincial Government.
The index intuitively portrays the trend of price changes in the Tsaidam goji berry production areas. It provides the goji berry industry with an open and transparent price guide, helps participants in the goji berry production, circulation, processing and other links timely and accurately understand the industry trends, and offers information support for government supervision, scientific cultivation, and trade decision-making, said Su Huizhi, Vice President of CEIS.
Xu Changqing, an expert in the organic products, believed that demands for the high-end goji berries are increasing in the domestic market. The release of the index has provided a good reference for consumers.
CEIS, a wholly-owned company of Xinhua News Agency, boasts five national-level platforms including Xinhua Finance, Xinhua Silk Road, Xinhua Credit, Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange (SHPGX) and Xinhua Think Tank. As China's first professional institution studying, releasing, promoting and operating composite indices, Xinhua Indices have been committed to building four product systems: Xinhua Price Index, Xinhua Theme Index, Xinhua Evaluation Index and Xinhua Finance Index, and launched a series of influential products.
Source: China Economic Information Service (CEIS)
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MADISON REALTY CAPITAL PROVIDES $167.5 MILLION OF FINANCING TO RESTRUCTURE MADISON SQUARE PARK TOWER, LUXURY CONDO PROJECT AT 45 EAST 22ND STREET
MRC Team Delivers Financing Solution to The Continuum Company on Accelerated Basis, Closing Quickly
NEW YORK, June 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) closed a $167.5 million first mortgage loan collateralized by Madison Square Park Tower, a luxury condominium development located at 45 East 22nd Street in the Madison Square Park neighborhood of Manhattan. In a complex multi-party transaction MRC rapidly delivered financing to Ian Bruce Eichner of The Continuum Company, which resolved a dispute with previous partners.
The financing paves the way for the borrower to continue the successfully ongoing condominium sales process at Madison Square Park Tower. To date, Madison Square Park Tower has sold 58 units for a total of approximately $400 million.
“With this transaction we have streamlined the capital stack and provided Continuum with the flexibility needed to maintain the current sales at this one-of-a-kind development,” said Josh Zegen, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of MRC. “Our hallmarks – speed, flexibility, and certainty of execution in complex situations, supported by thorough and diligent underwriting – are all on display through this deal and we’re pleased to facilitate the borrower’s business plan by providing the necessary financing.”
Madison Square Park Tower is among the most desirable addresses in the market, and almost impossible to replicate given the accumulation of air rights required to build it. Prominently located in the Flatiron District, Madison Square Park Tower offers the highest available views of Madison Square Park, as well as unobstructed views of the East River, the Hudson River, World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty.
The project is led by a best-in-class development team including Plaza Construction as general contractor, Kohn Peterson Fox Associates as design architect, HWA as executive architect, and the Eklund Gomes Team of Douglas Elliman as the residential sales brokerage team. Transforming the downtown skyline, the soaring 83-unit tower is a sculptural glass silhouette standing at 65 stories and rising 777 feet. The striking exterior wraps around modern, elegant interiors designed by the celebrated Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the dramatic views.
The collection of amenities throughout five floors consists of a fitness center with boxing and private training suite, golf simulator, basketball court, children’s playroom, library, billiards, cards room, terrace with outdoor grill, and two gracious entertaining spaces including Fifty Four, a lounge and catering kitchen on the fifty-fourth floor.
About Madison Realty Capital (MRC)
MRC is a New York-based real estate investment firm that pursues real estate equity and debt investments in the middle market. Founded in 2004, MRC has invested in approximately $8.0 billion of transactions in the multifamily, retail, office, industrial and hotel sectors.
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Great Ink Communications: (212) 741-2977
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SOURCE: Madison Realty Capital
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NEW YORK, June 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) closed a $167.5 million first mortgage loan collateralized by Madison Square Park Tower, a luxury condominium development located at 45 East 22nd Street in the Madison Square Park neighborhood of Manhattan. In a complex multi-party transaction MRC rapidly delivered financing to Ian Bruce Eichner of The Continuum Company, which resolved a dispute with previous partners.
The financing paves the way for the borrower to continue the successfully ongoing condominium sales process at Madison Square Park Tower. To date, Madison Square Park Tower has sold 58 units for a total of approximately $400 million.
“With this transaction we have streamlined the capital stack and provided Continuum with the flexibility needed to maintain the current sales at this one-of-a-kind development,” said Josh Zegen, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of MRC. “Our hallmarks – speed, flexibility, and certainty of execution in complex situations, supported by thorough and diligent underwriting – are all on display through this deal and we’re pleased to facilitate the borrower’s business plan by providing the necessary financing.”
Madison Square Park Tower is among the most desirable addresses in the market, and almost impossible to replicate given the accumulation of air rights required to build it. Prominently located in the Flatiron District, Madison Square Park Tower offers the highest available views of Madison Square Park, as well as unobstructed views of the East River, the Hudson River, World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty.
The project is led by a best-in-class development team including Plaza Construction as general contractor, Kohn Peterson Fox Associates as design architect, HWA as executive architect, and the Eklund Gomes Team of Douglas Elliman as the residential sales brokerage team. Transforming the downtown skyline, the soaring 83-unit tower is a sculptural glass silhouette standing at 65 stories and rising 777 feet. The striking exterior wraps around modern, elegant interiors designed by the celebrated Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the dramatic views.
The collection of amenities throughout five floors consists of a fitness center with boxing and private training suite, golf simulator, basketball court, children’s playroom, library, billiards, cards room, terrace with outdoor grill, and two gracious entertaining spaces including Fifty Four, a lounge and catering kitchen on the fifty-fourth floor.
About Madison Realty Capital (MRC)
MRC is a New York-based real estate investment firm that pursues real estate equity and debt investments in the middle market. Founded in 2004, MRC has invested in approximately $8.0 billion of transactions in the multifamily, retail, office, industrial and hotel sectors.
Media inquiries, contact
Great Ink Communications: (212) 741-2977
Tom Nolan – tom@greatink.com
Eric Waters – eric.waters@greatink.com
SOURCE: Madison Realty Capital
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Neuralstem Receives US$150,000 contract for severe traumatic brain injury research
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- US based Neuralstem Inc has been awarded US$150,000 (RM598,366.73) for Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support effort to find cure for brain injury.
This research is intended to culminate in the filing of an IND application to conduct clinical trials in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Neuralstem is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for nervous system diseases.
The company in a statement said the award will support the Neuralstem's ongoing efforts to develop its NSI-566 human neural stem cell line as a candidate therapeutic for severe TBI.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Neuralstem, Rich Daly said: "Severe TBI represents a significant unmet medical need and we are excited to continue our preclinical studies to establish the therapeutic potential of neural stem cells in this indication."
Approximately 3 to 5 million people in the United States have a disability resulting from TBI, with rehabilitative therapy currently serving as the primary treatment method.
The research supported by the SBIR contract will facilitate the progress of Neuralstem's ongoing collaboration with the research group of Dr Ross Bullock, Department of Neurological Surgery and Director, Clinical Neurotrauma at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
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This research is intended to culminate in the filing of an IND application to conduct clinical trials in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Neuralstem is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for nervous system diseases.
The company in a statement said the award will support the Neuralstem's ongoing efforts to develop its NSI-566 human neural stem cell line as a candidate therapeutic for severe TBI.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Neuralstem, Rich Daly said: "Severe TBI represents a significant unmet medical need and we are excited to continue our preclinical studies to establish the therapeutic potential of neural stem cells in this indication."
Approximately 3 to 5 million people in the United States have a disability resulting from TBI, with rehabilitative therapy currently serving as the primary treatment method.
The research supported by the SBIR contract will facilitate the progress of Neuralstem's ongoing collaboration with the research group of Dr Ross Bullock, Department of Neurological Surgery and Director, Clinical Neurotrauma at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.
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SolarWinds updates network management product portfolio at Cisco Live
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- SolarWinds Worldwide LLC - a leader in network management software -- is exhibiting the latest updates of its network management product portfolio at Cisco Live from June 10 to 14, 2018 at Orlando, Florida.
Executive vice-president of products at SolarWinds, Christoph Pfister in a statement said the company provides the technology professionals with the right tools to identify problems more quickly and solve network issues with fewer resources.
SolarWinds' portfolio demonstrate the ability to support networks up to four times larger than the previous generation. It also helps IT professionals scale up and support larger data center networks as workloads increase or scale out to address complex distributed networks.
SolarWinds in the same statement also announced the updates to its network management portfolio including Network Performance Monitor, Network Configuration Monitor, IP Address Manager, NetFlow Traffic Analyzer and VoIP & Network Quality Manager.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Think Tank sessions and in-booth presentations hosted by SolarWinds Head geeks Patrick Hubbard, Destiny Bertucci and Leon Adato at booth 1259.
SolarWinds provides powerful and affordable IT management software to customers worldwide from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses, managed service providers, government agencies and educational institutions. More information at www.solarwinds.com.
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Executive vice-president of products at SolarWinds, Christoph Pfister in a statement said the company provides the technology professionals with the right tools to identify problems more quickly and solve network issues with fewer resources.
SolarWinds' portfolio demonstrate the ability to support networks up to four times larger than the previous generation. It also helps IT professionals scale up and support larger data center networks as workloads increase or scale out to address complex distributed networks.
SolarWinds in the same statement also announced the updates to its network management portfolio including Network Performance Monitor, Network Configuration Monitor, IP Address Manager, NetFlow Traffic Analyzer and VoIP & Network Quality Manager.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Think Tank sessions and in-booth presentations hosted by SolarWinds Head geeks Patrick Hubbard, Destiny Bertucci and Leon Adato at booth 1259.
SolarWinds provides powerful and affordable IT management software to customers worldwide from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses, managed service providers, government agencies and educational institutions. More information at www.solarwinds.com.
-- BERNAMA
Monday 11 June 2018
First Bahamian member of CTO to receive Allied Award
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, Director General Joy Jibrilu has received the Allied Award at the Caribbean Tourism Industry Awards Dinner and Fashion Show -- part of the annual Caribbean Week New York events recently.
The ministry in a statement said Jibrilu is the first Bahamian member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to receive the Allied award.
The award is presented to an individual within the CTO for an extraordinary job of contributing to the sustainable development of the region.
Jibrilu said: "Promoting our spectacular Caribbean region and its sustainability is a personal passion of mine and it's good stewardship is essential for all of us."
Jibrilu has worked diligently to encourage sustainable development and tourism growth for The islands of the Bahamas, with a focus on respect to the local environment, culture and people.
She has had oversight in the development, marketing and promotion of the Bahamian Tourism Industry´s multi-faceted marketing programs targeting consumers in global markets including the US, Canada, UK, Latin America and Europe.
Jibrilu was one of nine industry and business professionals, in addition to 12 travel influencers from the media, to be recognized across several award categories during the event.
More details on the islands of the Bahamas at https://www.bahamas.com
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The ministry in a statement said Jibrilu is the first Bahamian member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to receive the Allied award.
The award is presented to an individual within the CTO for an extraordinary job of contributing to the sustainable development of the region.
Jibrilu said: "Promoting our spectacular Caribbean region and its sustainability is a personal passion of mine and it's good stewardship is essential for all of us."
Jibrilu has worked diligently to encourage sustainable development and tourism growth for The islands of the Bahamas, with a focus on respect to the local environment, culture and people.
She has had oversight in the development, marketing and promotion of the Bahamian Tourism Industry´s multi-faceted marketing programs targeting consumers in global markets including the US, Canada, UK, Latin America and Europe.
Jibrilu was one of nine industry and business professionals, in addition to 12 travel influencers from the media, to be recognized across several award categories during the event.
More details on the islands of the Bahamas at https://www.bahamas.com
-- BERNAMA
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