Friday 30 November 2018
Vietnam's Bao Minh Insurance Corporation has stable outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- A.M. Best -- a global rating and information provider -- has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of ‘bbb’ of Bao Minh Insurance Corporation (Bao Minh) Vietnam.
The outlook of these credit ratings is stable. It reflects Bao Minh’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio is supported by a low underwriting leverage at the gross and net levels, a good quality of reinsurance assets and a liquid investment portfolio, with a majority of investments allocated to cash and deposits.
Despite continued annual net premium growth of 11 per cent over the past five years, the company’s expense ratio has increased over the same period and remains higher than its peers, a statement said.
Bao Minh is the third-largest non-life insurer in Vietnam based on gross premium written in 2017. It underwrites a diversified portfolio of business with the majority being short-tail businesses such as motor, health and personal accidents.
The company rating is well-positioned at the current rating and downward rating pressure could result from deterioration in the company’s operating performance. More details on www.ambest.com.
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The outlook of these credit ratings is stable. It reflects Bao Minh’s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
The company’s risk-adjusted capitalization as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio is supported by a low underwriting leverage at the gross and net levels, a good quality of reinsurance assets and a liquid investment portfolio, with a majority of investments allocated to cash and deposits.
Despite continued annual net premium growth of 11 per cent over the past five years, the company’s expense ratio has increased over the same period and remains higher than its peers, a statement said.
Bao Minh is the third-largest non-life insurer in Vietnam based on gross premium written in 2017. It underwrites a diversified portfolio of business with the majority being short-tail businesses such as motor, health and personal accidents.
The company rating is well-positioned at the current rating and downward rating pressure could result from deterioration in the company’s operating performance. More details on www.ambest.com.
-- BERNAMA
Millennials are largest demographic group with 58 per cent in Asia Pacific
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The 21st century will be shaped by Millennials who have become the largest demographic group on the planet which 58 per cent from the numbers located in Asia Pacific, according to a futurologist, Rocky Scopelliti.
Scopelliti in his new book -- Youthquake 4.0 - A Whole Generation and The New Industrial Revolution -- stated Chinese Millennials wallet size has surged to exceed, held by the average Chinese adult population by 16 per cent.
The book published globally by Marshall Cavendish, deconstructs contemporary global issues, super-charged by the impact of Millennials influence and the 4th Industrial Revolution, a statement from Youthquake said.
“The share of Millennial-controlled global wealth in Asia Pacific has reached 45 per cent, exceeding the America’s by 22 per cent and Europe, Middle East, Africa by 14 per cent. The amount will double to US$35.3 trillion by 2020,” said Scopelliti. (US$ 1 = RM4.19)
“To put this into perspective, by the same time, US GDP is projected to be only US$22 trillion and Eurozone US$13 trillion. Chinese Millennials are the first in Asia to become the most valuable demographic group and an economic force to be reckoned with” added Scopelliti.
Among the investments in emerging technology breakthroughs including areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, biotechnology, nanotechnology and blockchain are laying the foundations of the Asian century.
More than 150 boards and leadership teams including Fortune 100 companies seek Scopelliti’s strategic advice annually. More details on http://youthquake4.com.
-- BERNAMA
Scopelliti in his new book -- Youthquake 4.0 - A Whole Generation and The New Industrial Revolution -- stated Chinese Millennials wallet size has surged to exceed, held by the average Chinese adult population by 16 per cent.
The book published globally by Marshall Cavendish, deconstructs contemporary global issues, super-charged by the impact of Millennials influence and the 4th Industrial Revolution, a statement from Youthquake said.
“The share of Millennial-controlled global wealth in Asia Pacific has reached 45 per cent, exceeding the America’s by 22 per cent and Europe, Middle East, Africa by 14 per cent. The amount will double to US$35.3 trillion by 2020,” said Scopelliti. (US$ 1 = RM4.19)
“To put this into perspective, by the same time, US GDP is projected to be only US$22 trillion and Eurozone US$13 trillion. Chinese Millennials are the first in Asia to become the most valuable demographic group and an economic force to be reckoned with” added Scopelliti.
Among the investments in emerging technology breakthroughs including areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, biotechnology, nanotechnology and blockchain are laying the foundations of the Asian century.
More than 150 boards and leadership teams including Fortune 100 companies seek Scopelliti’s strategic advice annually. More details on http://youthquake4.com.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 29 November 2018
19th Hainan International Tourism Island carnival invites tourists worldwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The 2018 (19th) Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival kicked off in Haikou, China recently, Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports said.
The governor of Hainan Province, Shen Xiaoming said more than 120 activities such as art performances, sports competitions, exhibitions and celebrations will be staged.
The department said in a statement, the Hainan Carnival is now a featured celebration of tourism and the highlight in tourism and culture of global influence.
The carnival is now held on a larger scale with more participants and has attracted guests from more than 20 countries and regions and from 21 provinces, cities and districts of China.
Minister of Culture of Thailand, Vira Rojpojchanarat said the Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival is world-famous and promotes the protection and development of cultural heritage.
Chairman of the World Tourism Alliance, Duan Qiang said that as China's first region-wide tourism province, Hainan enjoys a sound momentum of tourism development.
“The central government's preferential policies for Hainan's development and construction will inject strong momentum into Hainan's tourism development,” he added.
The carnival is hosted by Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, held at Haikou Main Venue and five sub-venues in Sanya, Danzhou, Qionghai, Wanning and Lingshui.
-- BERNAMA
The governor of Hainan Province, Shen Xiaoming said more than 120 activities such as art performances, sports competitions, exhibitions and celebrations will be staged.
The department said in a statement, the Hainan Carnival is now a featured celebration of tourism and the highlight in tourism and culture of global influence.
The carnival is now held on a larger scale with more participants and has attracted guests from more than 20 countries and regions and from 21 provinces, cities and districts of China.
Minister of Culture of Thailand, Vira Rojpojchanarat said the Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival is world-famous and promotes the protection and development of cultural heritage.
Chairman of the World Tourism Alliance, Duan Qiang said that as China's first region-wide tourism province, Hainan enjoys a sound momentum of tourism development.
“The central government's preferential policies for Hainan's development and construction will inject strong momentum into Hainan's tourism development,” he added.
The carnival is hosted by Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, held at Haikou Main Venue and five sub-venues in Sanya, Danzhou, Qionghai, Wanning and Lingshui.
-- BERNAMA
First web TV platform for sports clubs and athletes showcased in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- French Web TV-caster, MYTVCHAIN has showcased the first web TV platform for sports clubs and athletes, powered by blockchain technology at Blockshow Asia in Singapore on Nov 28 and 29.
The platform is up and running and already onboards its first sports clubs in France, a statement said.
It allows sports clubs to create own web TV and animate communities whilst simultaneously generating revenue to develop and support their activities. It also helps sports clubs to build brand loyalty and accelerate growth in the development of sport club channels.
Users are rewarded in tokens for viewing content on the platform and can utilize these tokens for a variety of transactions – from supporting their favorite clubs or content producers with donations to purchase services or videos from MYTVCHAIN and more.
The platform facilitates and incentivizes transactions within its ecosystem by implementing tokenization and crowdfunding whereby to facilitate ease of token purchase for its Initial Coin Offering (ICO), MYTVCHAIN is deploying a fiat-based payment gateway LBXPro.io, using money transfers for payments.
The MYTVCHAIN token is already pre-approved to be listed on established exchange LaToken.com at the end of the ICO. The company welcomes interested individuals to its private investor meetup at the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore on Nov 30. More details on https://mytvchain.io.
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The platform is up and running and already onboards its first sports clubs in France, a statement said.
It allows sports clubs to create own web TV and animate communities whilst simultaneously generating revenue to develop and support their activities. It also helps sports clubs to build brand loyalty and accelerate growth in the development of sport club channels.
Users are rewarded in tokens for viewing content on the platform and can utilize these tokens for a variety of transactions – from supporting their favorite clubs or content producers with donations to purchase services or videos from MYTVCHAIN and more.
The platform facilitates and incentivizes transactions within its ecosystem by implementing tokenization and crowdfunding whereby to facilitate ease of token purchase for its Initial Coin Offering (ICO), MYTVCHAIN is deploying a fiat-based payment gateway LBXPro.io, using money transfers for payments.
The MYTVCHAIN token is already pre-approved to be listed on established exchange LaToken.com at the end of the ICO. The company welcomes interested individuals to its private investor meetup at the Fullerton Bay Hotel in Singapore on Nov 30. More details on https://mytvchain.io.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 28 November 2018
AGORAI ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NEURAMATIX
Neuramatix will be available on Agorai’s artificial intelligence marketplace
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Agorai, a global platform which provides an inventory of turnkey software solutions, technology, and data needed for any company to join the AI economy, today announced that Neuramatix, a provider of artificial intelligence tools powered by a proprietary neural engine called NeuraBASE, is joining the Agorai AI marketplace.
Through this key partnership, NeuraBASE will be available to participants of the Agorai AI marketplace, including both end users and application developers. With a mission to deliver instant, uncensored access to artificial intelligence tools to companies around the globe, Agorai aims to empower its marketplace participants with the leading AI technology available.
“Many companies today are focused on the theoretical uses of artificial intelligence rather than how they can create solutions with practical applications. Neuramatix has unique technology assets which can be used to build sophisticated AI solutions with real-world business benefits that are ready to deploy,” said Josh Sutton, CEO, Agorai. “Neuramatix is a true pioneer in the AI industry, and we are excited that we can provide Agorai market participants direct access to their valuable technologies.”
Neuramatix’s NeuraBASE implements a model based on an alternative theory of how the brain works. To exhibit true intelligence, a system must be able to adapt to continuous learning from new inputs, and to recall what it has learnt previously. The solution enables machines to observe patterns in data and convey the information in the same way that the human brain learns, stores, retrieves, and expresses information. Its unique characteristics enable the creation of neuronal networks, which are larger and faster than conventional neural networks. NeuraBASE has a broad range of applications including high-throughput natural language processing and translation, bioinformatics analysis, robotic control systems, speech, semantic analysis, and more.
“Our NeuraBASE technology enables companies to design and train neuronal networks to deliver cutting-edge adaptive machine capabilities without relying on brute force. We are committed to providing companies with access to this sophisticated technology, in the same way that Agorai is committed to providing their marketplace participants with unfettered access to the premier AI tools on the market,” said Robert Hercus, Founder & Director, Neuramatix. “We are pleased to partner with Agorai and open up our cornerstone NeuraBASE architecture to all Agorai marketplace participants so that they can deliver intelligent solutions.”
Agorai and Neuramatix have also commenced efforts to negotiate a definitive acquisition agreement for substantially all of the AI-related assets and patents owned by Neuramatix. It is anticipated that this agreement will be executed prior to the launch of the Agorai marketplaces.
The Agorai marketplaces are scheduled for launch in early 2019. To participate in the pilot or for more information, visit www.agorai.ai.
About Agorai
Agorai is a global platform that provides the inventory of turnkey software solutions, technology, and data needed for any company to join the AI economy. Agorai offers the only integrated marketplaces for AI tools and the data assets that fuel them. The distributed platform brings together data owners and AI companies to create AI-driven solutions that solve real business problems. The Agorai AI marketplace enables people building AI tools and applications to access and share assets otherwise unavailable to them and provides a distribution channel for AI companies to reach corporate and individual buyers. Agorai’s data marketplace helps transfer data ownership to those who create it and provides access to AI to those who need it, globally and at scale.
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Certain information set forth in this press release contains “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws. Except for statements of historical fact, information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements and includes, but is not limited to, (i) the projected performance of Agorai and the Agorai Marketplaces; (ii) the execution of the definition agreement(s) with Neuramatix and the closing of the transactions with Neuramatix; (iii) the expected development of Agorai’s business, projects, and joint ventures; (iv) the execution of the Company’s vision and growth strategy, including with respect to future global growth; (v) the sources and availability of third-party financing for Agorai’s projects; (vi) the completion of Agorai’s projects that are currently underway, in development or otherwise under consideration; (vii) Agorai’s ability to launch a functional platform and marketplace; (viii) renewal of the Company’s current customer, supplier, and other material agreements; and (ix) the future liquidity, working capital, and capital requirements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Agorai undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Agorai, a global platform which provides an inventory of turnkey software solutions, technology, and data needed for any company to join the AI economy, today announced that Neuramatix, a provider of artificial intelligence tools powered by a proprietary neural engine called NeuraBASE, is joining the Agorai AI marketplace.
Through this key partnership, NeuraBASE will be available to participants of the Agorai AI marketplace, including both end users and application developers. With a mission to deliver instant, uncensored access to artificial intelligence tools to companies around the globe, Agorai aims to empower its marketplace participants with the leading AI technology available.
“Many companies today are focused on the theoretical uses of artificial intelligence rather than how they can create solutions with practical applications. Neuramatix has unique technology assets which can be used to build sophisticated AI solutions with real-world business benefits that are ready to deploy,” said Josh Sutton, CEO, Agorai. “Neuramatix is a true pioneer in the AI industry, and we are excited that we can provide Agorai market participants direct access to their valuable technologies.”
Neuramatix’s NeuraBASE implements a model based on an alternative theory of how the brain works. To exhibit true intelligence, a system must be able to adapt to continuous learning from new inputs, and to recall what it has learnt previously. The solution enables machines to observe patterns in data and convey the information in the same way that the human brain learns, stores, retrieves, and expresses information. Its unique characteristics enable the creation of neuronal networks, which are larger and faster than conventional neural networks. NeuraBASE has a broad range of applications including high-throughput natural language processing and translation, bioinformatics analysis, robotic control systems, speech, semantic analysis, and more.
“Our NeuraBASE technology enables companies to design and train neuronal networks to deliver cutting-edge adaptive machine capabilities without relying on brute force. We are committed to providing companies with access to this sophisticated technology, in the same way that Agorai is committed to providing their marketplace participants with unfettered access to the premier AI tools on the market,” said Robert Hercus, Founder & Director, Neuramatix. “We are pleased to partner with Agorai and open up our cornerstone NeuraBASE architecture to all Agorai marketplace participants so that they can deliver intelligent solutions.”
Agorai and Neuramatix have also commenced efforts to negotiate a definitive acquisition agreement for substantially all of the AI-related assets and patents owned by Neuramatix. It is anticipated that this agreement will be executed prior to the launch of the Agorai marketplaces.
The Agorai marketplaces are scheduled for launch in early 2019. To participate in the pilot or for more information, visit www.agorai.ai.
About Agorai
Agorai is a global platform that provides the inventory of turnkey software solutions, technology, and data needed for any company to join the AI economy. Agorai offers the only integrated marketplaces for AI tools and the data assets that fuel them. The distributed platform brings together data owners and AI companies to create AI-driven solutions that solve real business problems. The Agorai AI marketplace enables people building AI tools and applications to access and share assets otherwise unavailable to them and provides a distribution channel for AI companies to reach corporate and individual buyers. Agorai’s data marketplace helps transfer data ownership to those who create it and provides access to AI to those who need it, globally and at scale.
Social Networks:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agorai
Twitter: @agorai_market
Medium: https://medium.com/@agorai
Disclaimer:
Certain information set forth in this press release contains “forward-looking information” under applicable securities laws. Except for statements of historical fact, information contained herein constitutes forward-looking statements and includes, but is not limited to, (i) the projected performance of Agorai and the Agorai Marketplaces; (ii) the execution of the definition agreement(s) with Neuramatix and the closing of the transactions with Neuramatix; (iii) the expected development of Agorai’s business, projects, and joint ventures; (iv) the execution of the Company’s vision and growth strategy, including with respect to future global growth; (v) the sources and availability of third-party financing for Agorai’s projects; (vi) the completion of Agorai’s projects that are currently underway, in development or otherwise under consideration; (vii) Agorai’s ability to launch a functional platform and marketplace; (viii) renewal of the Company’s current customer, supplier, and other material agreements; and (ix) the future liquidity, working capital, and capital requirements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed on them. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or result expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Agorai undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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CISCO PREDICTS MORE IP TRAFFIC IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS THAN IN THE HISTORY OF THE INTERNET
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The internet is made up of thousands of public and private networks around the world. And since it came to life in 1984, more than 4.7 zettabytes of IP traffic have flowed across it. That’s the same as all the movies ever made crossing global IP networks in less than a minute.
Yet the new Visual Networking Index (VNI) by Cisco predicts that is just the beginning. By 2022, more IP traffic will cross global networks than in all prior ‘internet years’ combined up to the end of 2016. In other words, more traffic will be created in 2022 than in the 32 years since the internet started. Where will that traffic come from? All of us, our machines and the way we use the internet. By 2022, 60 percent of the global population will be internet users. More than 28 billion devices and connections will be online. And video will make up 82 percent of all IP traffic.
“The size and complexity of the internet continues to grow in ways that many could not have imagined. Since we first started the VNI Forecast in 2005, traffic has increased 56-fold, amassing a 36 percent CAGR with more people, devices and applications accessing IP networks,” said Jonathan Davidson, senior vice president and general manager, Service Provider Business, Cisco. “Global service providers are focused on transforming their networks to better manage and route traffic, while delivering premium experiences. Our ongoing research helps us gain and share valuable insights into technology and architectural transitions our customers must make to succeed.”
Key predictions for 2022
Cisco’s VNI looks at the impact that users, devices and other trends will have on global IP networks over a five-year period. From 2017 to 2022, Cisco predicts:
Yet the new Visual Networking Index (VNI) by Cisco predicts that is just the beginning. By 2022, more IP traffic will cross global networks than in all prior ‘internet years’ combined up to the end of 2016. In other words, more traffic will be created in 2022 than in the 32 years since the internet started. Where will that traffic come from? All of us, our machines and the way we use the internet. By 2022, 60 percent of the global population will be internet users. More than 28 billion devices and connections will be online. And video will make up 82 percent of all IP traffic.
“The size and complexity of the internet continues to grow in ways that many could not have imagined. Since we first started the VNI Forecast in 2005, traffic has increased 56-fold, amassing a 36 percent CAGR with more people, devices and applications accessing IP networks,” said Jonathan Davidson, senior vice president and general manager, Service Provider Business, Cisco. “Global service providers are focused on transforming their networks to better manage and route traffic, while delivering premium experiences. Our ongoing research helps us gain and share valuable insights into technology and architectural transitions our customers must make to succeed.”
Key predictions for 2022
Cisco’s VNI looks at the impact that users, devices and other trends will have on global IP networks over a five-year period. From 2017 to 2022, Cisco predicts:
- Global IP traffic will more than triple
- Global IP traffic is expected to reach 396 exabytes per month by 2022, up from 122 exabytes per month in 2017. That’s 4.8 zettabytes of traffic per year by 2022.
- By 2022, the busiest hour of internet traffic will be six times more active than the average. Busy hour internet traffic will grow by nearly five times (37 percent CAGR) from 2017 to 2022, reaching 7.2 petabytes1 per second by 2022. In comparison, average internet traffic will grow by nearly four times (30 percent CAGR) over the same period to reach 1 petabyte by 2022.
1 A petabyte is equal to 1,000 terabytes or one million gigabytes.
- Global IP traffic is expected to reach 396 exabytes per month by 2022, up from 122 exabytes per month in 2017. That’s 4.8 zettabytes of traffic per year by 2022.
- Global internet users will make up 60 percent of the world’s population
- There will be 4.8 billion internet users by 2022. That’s up from 3.4 billion in 2017 or 45 percent of the world’s population.
- There will be 4.8 billion internet users by 2022. That’s up from 3.4 billion in 2017 or 45 percent of the world’s population.
- Global networked devices and connections will reach 28.5 billion
- By 2022, there will be 28.5 billion fixed and mobile personal devices and connections, up from 18 billion in 2017—or 3.6 networked devices/connections per person, from 2.4 per person.
- More than half of all devices and connections will be machine-to-machine by 2022, up from 34 percent in 2017. That’s 14.6 billion connections from smart speakers, fixtures, devices and everything else, up from 6.1 billion.
- By 2022, there will be 28.5 billion fixed and mobile personal devices and connections, up from 18 billion in 2017—or 3.6 networked devices/connections per person, from 2.4 per person.
- Global broadband, Wi-Fi and mobile speeds will double or more
- Average global fixed broadband speeds will nearly double from 39.0 Mbps to 75.4 Mbps.
- Average global Wi-Fi connection speeds will more than double from 24.4 Mbps to 54.0 Mbps.
- Average global mobile connection speeds will more than triple from 8.7 Mbps to 28.5 Mbps.
- Average global fixed broadband speeds will nearly double from 39.0 Mbps to 75.4 Mbps.
- Video, gaming and multimedia will make up more than 85 percent of all traffic
- IP video traffic will quadruple by 2022. As a result, it will make up an even larger percentage of total IP traffic than before—up to 82 percent from 75 percent.
- Gaming traffic is expected to grow nine-fold from 2017 to 2022. It will represent four percent of overall IP traffic in 2022.
- Virtual and augmented reality traffic will skyrocket as more consumers and businesses use the technologies. By 2022, virtual and augmented reality traffic will reach 4.02 exabytes/month, up from 0.33 exabytes/month in 2017.
- IP video traffic will quadruple by 2022. As a result, it will make up an even larger percentage of total IP traffic than before—up to 82 percent from 75 percent.
Regional IP traffic growth details (2017 – 2022)
- APAC: 173 exabytes/month by 2022, 32 percent CAGR, four-times growth
- North America: 108 exabytes/month by 2022, 21 percent CAGR, three-times growth
- Western Europe: 50 exabytes/month 2022, 22 percent CAGR, three-times growth
- Central & Eastern Europe: 25 exabytes/month by 2022, 26 percent CAGR, three-times growth
- Middle East and Africa: 21 exabytes/month by 2022, 41 percent CAGR, six-times growth
- Latin America: 19 exabytes/month by 2022, 21 percent CAGR, three-times growth
Cisco Complete VNI Forecast
The Cisco Complete VNI™ Forecast includes global, regional, and country-level projections and trends associated with fixed and mobile networks. The full report includes additional information and analysis on IoT by industry vertical, IPv6 adoption, traffic growth by application, traffic patterns, cord cutting implications, Wi-Fi hotspots, broadband network performance and network security issues.
Cisco VNI Methodology
The Cisco VNI™ Complete Forecast for 2017 to 2022 relies upon independent analyst forecasts and real-world network usage data. Upon this foundation are layered Cisco's own estimates for global IP traffic and service adoption. A detailed methodology description is included in the complete report. Over its 13-year history, Cisco® VNI research has become a highly regarded measure of the internet's growth. National governments, network regulators, academic researchers, telecommunications companies, technology experts and industry/business press and analysts rely on the annual study to help plan for the digital future.
Supporting Resources
- Blog: 2018 Complete VNI Forecast Update: What’s Trending?
- Read the Cisco Complete VNI IP Traffic Forecast Update, 2017–2022 white paper
- VNI FAQs
- Cisco VNI Complete Forecast Highlights Tool with regional breakout data
- Follow Cisco’s VNI news and activities on Twitter: #VNI and @CiscoVNI
- For more information about Cisco’s service provider news and activities, visit the SP360 Blog
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Taiwan´s tallest bamboo construction at Taichung World Flora Expo
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The tallest bamboo construction ever built in Taiwan for expo-goers to explore and interact with bamboo interior space is being exhibited at The Taichung World Flora Expo from Nov 3 to April 24, 2019.
Designed by architect Chen Yi-chung of the Taichung-based ZUO Studio, the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with bamboo -- a fast-growing plant and renewable natural material with high strength-to-weight ratio that can be utilized for multiple purposes.
Chen in a statement said the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with mainly Taiwan-grown bamboos to replace concrete, seeking to create a harmonious relationship between architecture and natural environment by using sustainable building material.
“At 10m high, the curvy exterior of the pavilion also integrates with its surrounding landscape including a pond and Makino bamboo garden designs, making it a place for visitors to connect with nature while exploring or resting inside,” added Chen.
The Bamboo Pavilion also has been shortlisted by the World Architecture Festival Awards for the Leisure Led Development – Future Project category, recognizing the strength of architecture firms in Taichung and Taichung City Government’s promotional efforts for the expo.
It was constructed with more than 300 stalks of Moso bamboo from Nantou which presents promotion wishes. The Bamboo Pavilion is one of the major highlights on this year’s flora expo which also features garden designs by Hong Kong, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Also exhibited at the expo includes the world’s largest “The Sound of Blooming” installation art, the longest paper-cutting art, the largest equestrian stadium, the first renewable building constructed with straw and more, the statement said.
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Designed by architect Chen Yi-chung of the Taichung-based ZUO Studio, the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with bamboo -- a fast-growing plant and renewable natural material with high strength-to-weight ratio that can be utilized for multiple purposes.
Chen in a statement said the Bamboo Pavilion is constructed with mainly Taiwan-grown bamboos to replace concrete, seeking to create a harmonious relationship between architecture and natural environment by using sustainable building material.
“At 10m high, the curvy exterior of the pavilion also integrates with its surrounding landscape including a pond and Makino bamboo garden designs, making it a place for visitors to connect with nature while exploring or resting inside,” added Chen.
The Bamboo Pavilion also has been shortlisted by the World Architecture Festival Awards for the Leisure Led Development – Future Project category, recognizing the strength of architecture firms in Taichung and Taichung City Government’s promotional efforts for the expo.
It was constructed with more than 300 stalks of Moso bamboo from Nantou which presents promotion wishes. The Bamboo Pavilion is one of the major highlights on this year’s flora expo which also features garden designs by Hong Kong, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Also exhibited at the expo includes the world’s largest “The Sound of Blooming” installation art, the longest paper-cutting art, the largest equestrian stadium, the first renewable building constructed with straw and more, the statement said.
-- BERNAMA
Sharjah, UAE celebrates being named a UNICEF Child-Friendly City
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The children and youth in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has a message to the world – that every city should become a child-friendly city as every child have the right to live in a safe place.
The message to the world says: “It is every child’s right to play, be happy, to learn, to be creative, it is every child’s right to live in a safe place like us,” a statement from Sharjah said.
The call was made during the First Sharjah Child and Youth Friendly Carnival recently, coinciding with Universal Children’s Day and celebrating Sharjah’s recent accolade of being named a UNICEF Child-Friendly City.
It was organized by the Sharjah Baby Friendly Office, aiming to protect and elevate the status and wellbeing of children of all ages in Sharjah by creating strategies and plans and implementing them in cooperation with relevant institutions and government authorities.
The carnival saw Sharjah’s streets come alive to the sound of music as street performers and 500-plus families, children and representatives from government organizations took part in a festive 1-km procession along Al Buhaira Corniche Road.
Performances include a parade led by the UAE Military Music Band, The Bubbles Truck with colourful bubble-dressed performers, ‘The Flying Dreams’ and its larger-than-life inflatable creations, including a giant bird and cartoon-style houses that soared high in the sky and culminated with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza -- paying tribute to the city’s future bright stars.
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The message to the world says: “It is every child’s right to play, be happy, to learn, to be creative, it is every child’s right to live in a safe place like us,” a statement from Sharjah said.
The call was made during the First Sharjah Child and Youth Friendly Carnival recently, coinciding with Universal Children’s Day and celebrating Sharjah’s recent accolade of being named a UNICEF Child-Friendly City.
It was organized by the Sharjah Baby Friendly Office, aiming to protect and elevate the status and wellbeing of children of all ages in Sharjah by creating strategies and plans and implementing them in cooperation with relevant institutions and government authorities.
The carnival saw Sharjah’s streets come alive to the sound of music as street performers and 500-plus families, children and representatives from government organizations took part in a festive 1-km procession along Al Buhaira Corniche Road.
Performances include a parade led by the UAE Military Music Band, The Bubbles Truck with colourful bubble-dressed performers, ‘The Flying Dreams’ and its larger-than-life inflatable creations, including a giant bird and cartoon-style houses that soared high in the sky and culminated with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza -- paying tribute to the city’s future bright stars.
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Tuesday 27 November 2018
New leadership assessment launched to drive company growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Organisation Solutions -- a global consultancy company -- has launched Edge, a new leadership assessment to help companies find and develop leaders that can drive growth in today’s world.
Several of the world’s leading multinational companies and high-growth companies closely involved in the design and development of Edge have already been successfully deployed in the technology, financial services, food and commodities sectors.
The company Chief Operating Officer, Dr. James Eyring in a statement said CEOs with growth capabilities deliver 10 times more revenue but most leadership assessments do not test for these capabilities as their talent systems are mismatched with their growth strategies.
Eyring who also author of a new white paper -- An Edge for Growth: 5 Capabilities That Differentiate Growth Leaders -- added that companies need leaders who can drive performance today, transform the business for tomorrow and keep people energized.
“With Edge, we have created the first assessment that specifically measures the most important leadership capabilities that drive growth such as innovation and external-orientation,” commented Senior Vice President of Leader Services, Corinne Williams.
Organisation Solutions, headquartered in Singapore helps companies grow and manage the challenges of growth by providing leadership development, leadership assessment, executive coaching and transformation services. More details on https://www.organisationsolutions.com.
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Several of the world’s leading multinational companies and high-growth companies closely involved in the design and development of Edge have already been successfully deployed in the technology, financial services, food and commodities sectors.
The company Chief Operating Officer, Dr. James Eyring in a statement said CEOs with growth capabilities deliver 10 times more revenue but most leadership assessments do not test for these capabilities as their talent systems are mismatched with their growth strategies.
Eyring who also author of a new white paper -- An Edge for Growth: 5 Capabilities That Differentiate Growth Leaders -- added that companies need leaders who can drive performance today, transform the business for tomorrow and keep people energized.
“With Edge, we have created the first assessment that specifically measures the most important leadership capabilities that drive growth such as innovation and external-orientation,” commented Senior Vice President of Leader Services, Corinne Williams.
Organisation Solutions, headquartered in Singapore helps companies grow and manage the challenges of growth by providing leadership development, leadership assessment, executive coaching and transformation services. More details on https://www.organisationsolutions.com.
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Flame resistant apparel for Asia Pacific oil and gas industry
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- A cutting-edge aramid flame resistant (FR) fabric, Westex™ Synergy™ Pro which offers the highest comfort level in a reputable protective aramid fabric for daily wear FR apparel has been introduced.
This is following the joint technology and commercial partnership by Westex™ by Milliken™, US-based FR textiles brand and Teijin Aramid, an aramid fiber producer based in the Netherlands.
Westex Synergy Pro makes FR daily wear uniforms a simple and attractive safety solution for the Asia Pacific oil and gas industry.
According to a statement, the fabric is exclusively available in Southeast Asia and Australasian markets from Nov 27. It has a variety of colors and in both 160 g/m2 and 200 g/m2 weights.
Westex Synergy Pro features superior softness and six times better moisture-wicking capabilities compared to other leading aramid FR fabrics.
The fabric is also compliant to NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E. It also certified to EN ISO 11611 and EN ISO 11612 for oil and gas industry flash fire hazards.
Powered by Teijinconex® meta-aramid staple fibers, Westex Synergy Pro builds on Westex by Milliken’s award-winning FR expertise to create a performance-driven aramid fabric with guaranteed FR protection.
More details at www.westex.com and www.teijinaramid.com
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This is following the joint technology and commercial partnership by Westex™ by Milliken™, US-based FR textiles brand and Teijin Aramid, an aramid fiber producer based in the Netherlands.
Westex Synergy Pro makes FR daily wear uniforms a simple and attractive safety solution for the Asia Pacific oil and gas industry.
According to a statement, the fabric is exclusively available in Southeast Asia and Australasian markets from Nov 27. It has a variety of colors and in both 160 g/m2 and 200 g/m2 weights.
Westex Synergy Pro features superior softness and six times better moisture-wicking capabilities compared to other leading aramid FR fabrics.
The fabric is also compliant to NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E. It also certified to EN ISO 11611 and EN ISO 11612 for oil and gas industry flash fire hazards.
Powered by Teijinconex® meta-aramid staple fibers, Westex Synergy Pro builds on Westex by Milliken’s award-winning FR expertise to create a performance-driven aramid fabric with guaranteed FR protection.
More details at www.westex.com and www.teijinaramid.com
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Monday 26 November 2018
Fusionex receives Outstanding Achiever Award 2018
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Fusionex -- the largest Big Data Analytics company and market leader in ASEAN-- has received the Outstanding Achiever Award 2018 at the Platinum Business Awards (PBA) 2018 here recently.
According to Fusionex which also has a Malaysian office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor the award presentation was also witnessed by the Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof.
The premier awards ceremony recognized the company for its outstanding growth, excellent business practices and prominent presence in the IT industry, a statement said.
Fusionex has grown from an ASEAN-based IT company to its present status as the largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data technology company in the region.
The company technologies are used to power up Malaysia’s Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) eServices Platform. This government-endorsed initiative is expected to benefit local businesses, SMEs and the country as a whole.
The platform aims to double Malaysia’s e-commerce growth rate and to reach a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of RM211 billion by 2020.
The PBA was launched in 2002 by the SME Association of Malaysia and has gained extensive recognition among SMEs, the business community and the public sector.
Fusionex has global offices in Asia, Europe, United States and Australia. The company also featured on Forbes, Bloomberg, Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Edison and Huffington Post. More details at www.fusionex-international.com
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According to Fusionex which also has a Malaysian office in Petaling Jaya, Selangor the award presentation was also witnessed by the Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof.
The premier awards ceremony recognized the company for its outstanding growth, excellent business practices and prominent presence in the IT industry, a statement said.
Fusionex has grown from an ASEAN-based IT company to its present status as the largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data technology company in the region.
The company technologies are used to power up Malaysia’s Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ) eServices Platform. This government-endorsed initiative is expected to benefit local businesses, SMEs and the country as a whole.
The platform aims to double Malaysia’s e-commerce growth rate and to reach a gross domestic product (GDP) contribution of RM211 billion by 2020.
The PBA was launched in 2002 by the SME Association of Malaysia and has gained extensive recognition among SMEs, the business community and the public sector.
Fusionex has global offices in Asia, Europe, United States and Australia. The company also featured on Forbes, Bloomberg, Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Edison and Huffington Post. More details at www.fusionex-international.com
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Friday 23 November 2018
DOCOMO'S "WOW! NINJA IN SHIBUYA" VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
TOKYO, Nov 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has released the WOW! NINJA in SHIBUYA video to promote the company’s new WOW! JAPAN website, where inbound tourists to Japan can find diverse information about Japanese culture, sightseeing and travel experiences. The video contains scenes of animated ninjas performing on the Shibuya MODI building’s outdoor screen, and also features a real-life ninja encountering surprised foreign visitors walking through Tokyo’s popular Shibuya entertainment district.
According to a survey taken by the Japan Ninja Council last year, about 60 percent of foreigners overseas believe that ninjas still exist in Japan. DOCOMO decided to promote its new WOW! JAPAN website by leveraging the strong global interest in Japan’s legendary stealth fighters.
As part of the WOW! JAPAN promotional campaign, DOCOMO is presenting daily showings of animated ninja projected on the Shibuya MODI building’s outdoor screen. Two versions of the 90-second show are aired at various times day and night during intervals when all vehicle traffic stops at the large scramble intersection in front of the big screen. Airings will last through November 30 (see show times from the link below).
WOW! NINJA in SHIBUYA can be viewed at https://wow-j.com/en/shibuya-ninja/.
Overview of WOW! JAPAN
The WOW! JAPAN website operated by NTT DOCOMO provides valuable inbound-travel information for people either planning to visit Japan or already in the country. Website languages include English, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese and Korean as well as Japanese. The site presents over 2,000 articles about tourism and culture and information on over 650,000 different locations nationwide. It also offers WOW! JAPAN Experience+, a one-stop service for connecting with experiential programs concerning Japanese culture, such as samurai, soba noodle making and Zen, enabling users to search, reserve and even pay for these programs. WOW! JAPAN’s popularity has grown to some 4.4 million page views and 1.21 million unique users per month (as of June 2018). https://wow-j.com/
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 77 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations. DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (9437). www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english.
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Lantronix to provide business overview in Los Angeles
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Benck and CFO, Jeremy Whitaker will provide an overview of the company’s business at the 11th Annual LD Micro Main Event on Dec 5, in Los Angeles, California.
A live webcast and copy of the company’s slide presentation will be available on the investor relations section of its website, a statement said.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Lantronix is a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and also an innovator in enabling customers to build new business models and realize the possibilities of the IoT.
More details on www.lantronix.com.
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A live webcast and copy of the company’s slide presentation will be available on the investor relations section of its website, a statement said.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Lantronix is a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and also an innovator in enabling customers to build new business models and realize the possibilities of the IoT.
More details on www.lantronix.com.
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Thursday 22 November 2018
Beijing explores fresh ways of inbound tourism partnership as tourist level increases
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Beijing has recorded 2.27 million inbound tourists from Jan to July, 2018 with increase of 2.5 per cent year on year which underscores its efforts to explore new ways of inbound tourism partnership and open up tourism market by a string of supportive policies.
The capital of China has introduced an array of policies including special funds for awarding inbound tourism, funds for MICE, shopping tax rebates on departure for overseas tourists and 144-hour transit visa exemption to propel inbound tourism growth.
With the international events to be hosted including the International Horticulture Exhibition in 2019, the World Leisure Conference in 2020 and the Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympic Games in 2022, new opportunities will be available for Beijing's inbound tourism development as it also willing to strengthen cooperation and share opportunities with domestic and overseas partners.
It is also expected to play a bigger role in deepening reform and opening-up, enhancing international friendship and promoting cultural and economic exchanges, according to a statement from Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development (BMCTD).
In February, BMCTD launched the "Global Distribution Partnership Program of Beijing Tourism" -- China's and Asia Pacific region's first strategic cooperation innovation mechanism -- initiated by the government and participated in by international travel agents.
The project received over 120 applications from international travel agents, while 30 of them are selected to be the partners inking a three-year-long cooperation with BMCTD to carry out in-depth cooperation over information sharing, marketing and tourism route development.
BMCTD hopes to explore a normalized inbound tourism cooperation mechanism and invite global partners to participate in the study of feature inbound tourism routes and continue to enhance Beijing's appeal as a global tourism destination.
Based on changes in the inbound tourism market, groups and preferences, eight types of feature tourism products will be introduced including ancient capital tours, modern capital tours, folklore tours, fashion tours, Chinese traditional medicine health tours and others.
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Japan´s Chubu Centrair International Airport ranked 5-star Airport
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Chubu Centrair International Airport has been ranked as a 5-star Airport for the second consecutive year in the Regional Airport category according to a survey from SKYTRAX, an air transport rating company.
SKYTRAX has over 500 airport evaluation categories in the survey. Chubu Centrair International Airport was ranked specially high in “Airport staff service” and “Airport cleanness” among other airports.
The airport also received “The World’s Best Regional Airport” and ”Best Regional Airport-Asia” in the rating company’s “World Airport Awards” -- an international airport rating based on client service, a statement from Central Japan International Airport Co Ltd said.
Chubu Centrair International Airport is aiming to become an easier to use and a more comfortable airport to meet the diversifying needs of the increasing international travellers. It also aims even higher and it is going to make a greater effort to provide better service.
More details on https://skytraxratings.com/chubu-centrair-airport-certified-as-5-star-regional-airport.
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SKYTRAX has over 500 airport evaluation categories in the survey. Chubu Centrair International Airport was ranked specially high in “Airport staff service” and “Airport cleanness” among other airports.
The airport also received “The World’s Best Regional Airport” and ”Best Regional Airport-Asia” in the rating company’s “World Airport Awards” -- an international airport rating based on client service, a statement from Central Japan International Airport Co Ltd said.
Chubu Centrair International Airport is aiming to become an easier to use and a more comfortable airport to meet the diversifying needs of the increasing international travellers. It also aims even higher and it is going to make a greater effort to provide better service.
More details on https://skytraxratings.com/chubu-centrair-airport-certified-as-5-star-regional-airport.
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Wednesday 21 November 2018
Tacit Knowledge helps FitFlop triple online sales
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) – Tacit Knowledge’s flagship platform – ncommerce – is powering FitFlop’s new eCommerce website – delivering value in less than 12 weeks.
Ncommerce is one stable, modern and scalable platform, from one vendor, with one contract, removing the complexity from high profile web implementation projects, according to a statement.
Global GM - Digital at FitFlop, Denise Fender said: “Our high expectations were exceeded and our online sales rocketed more than 3X and conversions increased dramatically, particularly on mobile”.
“We are so pleased with the initial results, that we are now focused on putting digital at the forefront of our business operating model,” Fender added.
SVP and GM of Tacit Knowledge, James Bullock said: “We are as thrilled as FitFlop with the results – record online sales and significant conversion rate increases in less than three months”.
Tacit Knowledge is a Pitney Bowes company and it is an end-to-end commerce solutions provider for global retailers and brands.
Ncommerce enabled FitFlop to quickly deploy technologies from numerous industry leaders in a single solution that is easy to manage and highly customisable to deliver deeper intuitive brand experiences for customers.
FitFlop was able to build a brand-specific storefront that provides deeper, more engaging customer experiences, while allowing new merchandising features to be conceived and implemented more rapidly.
Site maintenance is simplified, freeing FitFlop to focus more on its products and customers rather than perpetually managing technology.
More details at www.tacitknowledge.com and www.pitneybowes.com
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Ncommerce is one stable, modern and scalable platform, from one vendor, with one contract, removing the complexity from high profile web implementation projects, according to a statement.
Global GM - Digital at FitFlop, Denise Fender said: “Our high expectations were exceeded and our online sales rocketed more than 3X and conversions increased dramatically, particularly on mobile”.
“We are so pleased with the initial results, that we are now focused on putting digital at the forefront of our business operating model,” Fender added.
SVP and GM of Tacit Knowledge, James Bullock said: “We are as thrilled as FitFlop with the results – record online sales and significant conversion rate increases in less than three months”.
Tacit Knowledge is a Pitney Bowes company and it is an end-to-end commerce solutions provider for global retailers and brands.
Ncommerce enabled FitFlop to quickly deploy technologies from numerous industry leaders in a single solution that is easy to manage and highly customisable to deliver deeper intuitive brand experiences for customers.
FitFlop was able to build a brand-specific storefront that provides deeper, more engaging customer experiences, while allowing new merchandising features to be conceived and implemented more rapidly.
Site maintenance is simplified, freeing FitFlop to focus more on its products and customers rather than perpetually managing technology.
More details at www.tacitknowledge.com and www.pitneybowes.com
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SolarWinds at AWS re:Invent 2018 in Las Vegas, US
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) – SolarWinds -- a provider of powerful and affordable IT management software – will participate at AWS re:Invent 2018 from Nov 26 to 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
SolarWinds said in a statement, it will highlight new features for its SaaS-based DevOps portfolio consisting of Pingdom®, AppOptics™, Papertrail™ and Loggly®.
SolarWinds Head Geeks™ Patrick Hubbard and Thomas LaRock, along with other product experts, will be also available at booth 608 to highlight the latest DevOps features and provide demonstrations of SolarWinds products.
SolarWinds has added container views and exception tracking to its AppOptics solution, JSON support to its Papertrail solution and a common login into the portfolio – making it even easier to seamlessly monitor user experience, metrics, traces and logs within cloud environments.
These products can be used individually to provide visibility into cloud-based infrastructure and application performance or used together as a DevOps toolkit to maintain 360-degree visibility into their cloud environments.
“As we look ahead to AWS re:Invent, we are excited to engage with attendees to discuss and demonstrate how SolarWinds products can help them get back to focusing on the more proactive elements of their job,” said executive vice president of products, SolarWinds, Christoph Pfister.
Patton Electronics enhances IPv6 in SmartNode CPE
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) – Patton Electronics Co. – doing business as a bricks-and-mortar manufacturer since 1984 – has enhanced IPv6 in its SmartNode CPE.
By implementing enhanced IPv6 in SmartNode VoIP CPE, Patton supports simplified network architectures and lowers operation and maintenance costs for service providers and enterprises.
The IPv6 standard expands available IP addresses octillion times or at least 17 billion.
According to Patton in a statement, the global expansion of the Internet, proliferation of IP endpoint devices and the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) reflects that Pv4 addresses will soon run out.
With IPv4, maintaining network address translation (NAT) tables is complex, time-consuming and costly – whatech.com predicts the IPv6 market will grow at rate (CAGR) of +31 per cent until 2023 and beyond.
Service providers made plans and some partially implemented IPv6 in their networks. Carriers like Telefonica and T-MOBILE and enterprises such as Microsoft have started the changeover.
“One thing is for sure, we are not living in an All-IPv6 world. Still the move to IPv6 is inevitable. And there are good reasons to do it sooner rather than later,” said Executive Vice President at Patton, Burton A. Patton (Burt).
“Getting from IPv4 to All-IPv6 networking presents challenges. We will live in a mixed IPv4/IPv6 world for some years,” Patton added in the statement.
More details at www.patton.com
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By implementing enhanced IPv6 in SmartNode VoIP CPE, Patton supports simplified network architectures and lowers operation and maintenance costs for service providers and enterprises.
The IPv6 standard expands available IP addresses octillion times or at least 17 billion.
According to Patton in a statement, the global expansion of the Internet, proliferation of IP endpoint devices and the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT) reflects that Pv4 addresses will soon run out.
With IPv4, maintaining network address translation (NAT) tables is complex, time-consuming and costly – whatech.com predicts the IPv6 market will grow at rate (CAGR) of +31 per cent until 2023 and beyond.
Service providers made plans and some partially implemented IPv6 in their networks. Carriers like Telefonica and T-MOBILE and enterprises such as Microsoft have started the changeover.
“One thing is for sure, we are not living in an All-IPv6 world. Still the move to IPv6 is inevitable. And there are good reasons to do it sooner rather than later,” said Executive Vice President at Patton, Burton A. Patton (Burt).
“Getting from IPv4 to All-IPv6 networking presents challenges. We will live in a mixed IPv4/IPv6 world for some years,” Patton added in the statement.
More details at www.patton.com
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Monday 19 November 2018
Third International Open Art Competition for 2019 in Japan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) – The third International Open Art Competition -- Art Olympia 2019 -- will be held in Japan next year to discover talented artists worldwide and support for their art activities.
Held once every two years, the competition will give away a total of approximately US$500,000 in cash awards and prizes for supporting artist activities. (US$1 = RM4.19)
The Art Olympia Executive Committee said in a statement, to support young artists, it has also created a Student Category, allowing students to apply for both All-Entrants and Student Categories.
The first-prize winner in All-Entrants Category will receive US$120,000 while US$20,000 for first-prize winner in Student Category. One thousand artists will be also honored and featured.
A primary review will be done using artwork images and the final review will use actual artworks.
The final review will use a point-rating system, allowing the public to check the reviewing process. Approximately 160 artworks will be selected for a final review in Tokyo by a panel of jurors worldwide.
The third Art Olympia will accept two-dimensional artworks. Acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mineral pigments, print, charcoal, digital/multimedia art, mixed media, photography will be also accepted. The maximum size is 117cm x 117cm (46 x 46 inches).
The entry period started from Oct 1, 2018 to March 15, 2019. Winners will be announced on June 6, 2019 while the exhibition are at Toshima Ward Office Building from June 8 to 16, 2019 and at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum from June 23 to 29, 2019. More details at http://artolympia.info/
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Saturday 17 November 2018
Integrated platform for seamless watch list screening
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) – Acuris Risk Intelligence and FinScan have partnered to deliver an integrated platform for seamless and efficient watch list screening and customer due diligence.
Acuris Risk Intelligence is an independent provider of data intelligence for anti-money laundering (AML), anti-corruption and cyber security while FinScan provides advanced sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and adverse media screening solutions for organisations worldwide.
By combining FinScan’s accuracy and scalability with Acuris Risk Intelligence’s specialised knowledge, the partnership enables clients to screen customers and vendors against any high-risk or sanction lists using the deployment method of their choice, a statement said.
By integrating Acuris Risk Intelligence sanction, PEP, source of wealth and adverse media data into FinScan, the two provide an increased level of transparency to clients in determining whether or not they need to act on highly suspicious activity.
Managing director at Acuris Risk Intelligence, Joel Lange said: “This collaboration will allow organisations to improve due diligence workflow processes through FinScan’s automated screening platform.
“Automation is essential to enable regulated entities to step up their due diligence procedures in determining their customers’ legitimacy,” said FinScan’s managing director of the UK, MEA and APAC, Craig Robertson.
More details at www.acurisriskintelligence.com and www.finscan.com
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Acuris Risk Intelligence is an independent provider of data intelligence for anti-money laundering (AML), anti-corruption and cyber security while FinScan provides advanced sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and adverse media screening solutions for organisations worldwide.
By combining FinScan’s accuracy and scalability with Acuris Risk Intelligence’s specialised knowledge, the partnership enables clients to screen customers and vendors against any high-risk or sanction lists using the deployment method of their choice, a statement said.
By integrating Acuris Risk Intelligence sanction, PEP, source of wealth and adverse media data into FinScan, the two provide an increased level of transparency to clients in determining whether or not they need to act on highly suspicious activity.
Managing director at Acuris Risk Intelligence, Joel Lange said: “This collaboration will allow organisations to improve due diligence workflow processes through FinScan’s automated screening platform.
“Automation is essential to enable regulated entities to step up their due diligence procedures in determining their customers’ legitimacy,” said FinScan’s managing director of the UK, MEA and APAC, Craig Robertson.
More details at www.acurisriskintelligence.com and www.finscan.com
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Friday 16 November 2018
Demand on ecological gift hampers growing among corporates
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Sixty per cent of corporate customers are looking for more ecological gift and hamper options as the growing awareness of environmental responsibility make them more conscious about their impact on the environment.
Traditionally, hampers use a considerable amount of packing material, cellophane wrapping and adhesive tape which is harmful to the environment as these are typically discarded without any thought, according to a statement from Gift Hampers SG.
Originating in Hong Kong, Gift Hampers SG has emerged as the leading hamper specialists with operations in Singapore and Malaysia. This year, it has seen a huge increase in corporate customers seeking eco-friendly hampers.
The company has uses eco-alternative materials and sustainable practices in support of the ‘break free from plastic’ movement by using 100 per cent natural biodegradable materials for cellophane wrapping, cellotape and fillers with hopes that their contribution can benefits the environment.
“Gifting hampers can be environmentally friendly. By adopting better environmental practices and focusing on sustainability, we can provide our customers with eco-friendly hampers without compromising on aesthetics, quality or price,” said founder of Gift Hampers SG, Justin Chung.
In response to growing interests in sustainable products, the company is motivated into designing high quality hampers that could be reused for storage purposes at home or office, a statement said.
It boasts a collection of baskets and gift boxes in various shapes, colours and styles by using a wooden board as a base for their hamper. The wooden board can be reused as a chopping board or serving purposes.
More details on https://gifthampers.com.sg.
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Traditionally, hampers use a considerable amount of packing material, cellophane wrapping and adhesive tape which is harmful to the environment as these are typically discarded without any thought, according to a statement from Gift Hampers SG.
Originating in Hong Kong, Gift Hampers SG has emerged as the leading hamper specialists with operations in Singapore and Malaysia. This year, it has seen a huge increase in corporate customers seeking eco-friendly hampers.
The company has uses eco-alternative materials and sustainable practices in support of the ‘break free from plastic’ movement by using 100 per cent natural biodegradable materials for cellophane wrapping, cellotape and fillers with hopes that their contribution can benefits the environment.
“Gifting hampers can be environmentally friendly. By adopting better environmental practices and focusing on sustainability, we can provide our customers with eco-friendly hampers without compromising on aesthetics, quality or price,” said founder of Gift Hampers SG, Justin Chung.
In response to growing interests in sustainable products, the company is motivated into designing high quality hampers that could be reused for storage purposes at home or office, a statement said.
It boasts a collection of baskets and gift boxes in various shapes, colours and styles by using a wooden board as a base for their hamper. The wooden board can be reused as a chopping board or serving purposes.
More details on https://gifthampers.com.sg.
-- BERNAMA
SolarWinds acquires 8MAN, launches new security software product
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- SolarWinds Worldwide LLC -- a provider of IT management software -- has launched SolarWinds Access Rights Management (ARM) -- a security software product -- following the acquisition of 8MAN, an early stage (ARM) solution company.
The acquisition of 8MAN and its technology and development team led to a subsequent product release that is another milestone advancing SolarWinds’ commitment to arming technology professionals with the software to solve today’s IT management challenges.
Chief Executive Officer of SolarWinds, Kevin Thompson said: “SolarWinds ARM complements this portfolio by enabling IT professionals to centrally provision, deprovision, manage and audit user access rights to their systems, data and files while minimizing exposure to insider threats.”
The acquisition of 8MAN gives the company the ability to leverage their development and technology expertise in the German market and beyond, which will allow them to offer another new product in the SolarWinds mold, a statement said.
SolarWinds ARM is an access rights management tool built to help IT and security admins manage user access, improve adherence to policy compliance and automate user provisioning and deprovisioning while protecting themselves from malicious insider abuse.
It is also designed to be an easy-to-use and efficient first step in helping organizations of all sizes deepen their security knowledge and credibility while protecting their systems, data and files at the source.
SolarWinds’ products give organizations worldwide, regardless of type, size or IT infrastructure complexity the power to monitor and manage the performance of their IT environments. More details on www.solarwinds.com.
-- BERNAMA
The acquisition of 8MAN and its technology and development team led to a subsequent product release that is another milestone advancing SolarWinds’ commitment to arming technology professionals with the software to solve today’s IT management challenges.
Chief Executive Officer of SolarWinds, Kevin Thompson said: “SolarWinds ARM complements this portfolio by enabling IT professionals to centrally provision, deprovision, manage and audit user access rights to their systems, data and files while minimizing exposure to insider threats.”
The acquisition of 8MAN gives the company the ability to leverage their development and technology expertise in the German market and beyond, which will allow them to offer another new product in the SolarWinds mold, a statement said.
SolarWinds ARM is an access rights management tool built to help IT and security admins manage user access, improve adherence to policy compliance and automate user provisioning and deprovisioning while protecting themselves from malicious insider abuse.
It is also designed to be an easy-to-use and efficient first step in helping organizations of all sizes deepen their security knowledge and credibility while protecting their systems, data and files at the source.
SolarWinds’ products give organizations worldwide, regardless of type, size or IT infrastructure complexity the power to monitor and manage the performance of their IT environments. More details on www.solarwinds.com.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 15 November 2018
NEURALSTEM REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE
- NSI-189 Received Orphan Designation for Treatment of Angelman Syndrome -
- Initiated Phase 2 Clinical Trial of NSI-566 for Treatment of Chronic Stroke -
- Second-Generation Neural Stem Cell Program NSI-532 Showed Positive Preclinical Results for Alzheimer’s Disease -
- Closed $2.1 Million Registered Direct Offering -
GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuralstem, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUR), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of nervous system therapies based on its neural stem cell and small molecule technologies, today provided a business update and reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
“During the third quarter of 2018 we have made progress with our programs, have taken steps to strengthen the balance sheet, and, perhaps most importantly, have determined how we will focus our efforts moving forward,” said Jim Scully, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Neuralstem. “We believe that proceeds from our recent offering, combined with our efforts to reduce cash burn, will allow us to pursue key development initiatives that will be detailed in the coming weeks.”
Clinical Highlights
- In August, NSI-189 received from FDA the orphan designation for treatment of Angelman Syndrome. Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a rare congenital genetic disorder caused by a lack of function in the UBE3A gene on the maternal 15th chromosome. It affects approximately one in 15,000 people - about 500,000 individuals globally. Symptoms of AS include developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. Patients with AS may never walk or speak and require life-long care. Life expectancy is normal which places a significant burden on patients and caregivers. There are currently no FDA-approved therapies for the treatment of Angelman syndrome.
- In July, the company announced initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial to further evaluate NSI-566 in ischemic stroke. This follows the positive results of the open-label Phase 1 stroke study disclosed in a 2018 ISSCR (International Society for Stem Cell Research) abstract on June 23, 2018. The Phase 2 study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-surgery controlled study. It is intended to further test the safety and efficacy of NSI-566 to reverse paralysis in stroke patients with half of their body partially paralyzed. The trial is taking place at BaYi Brain Hospital in Beijing, China, and commenced on August 1, 2018.
- In October, the company announced publication of a manuscript in Scientific Reports showing that transplantation of NSI-532.IGF1 mitigates disease pathology and improves cognition in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease. The study was performed at the University of Michigan by a team led by Dr. Eva Feldman, Director of the Program for Neurology Research and Discovery, and Research Director of the University of Michigan ALS Center of Excellence. NSI-532.IGF1 is the first candidate from the NSI-532 program, a second-generation cell therapy program which combines neural stem cells with neuroprotective proteins.
Corporate Highlights
-In October, the company completed a registered direct offering of its securities which resulted in gross proceeds to Neuralstem of $2.1 million. Neuralstem intends to use the proceeds from this offering to further its clinical and preclinical programs, and for general working capital.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33232
- Initiated Phase 2 Clinical Trial of NSI-566 for Treatment of Chronic Stroke -
- Second-Generation Neural Stem Cell Program NSI-532 Showed Positive Preclinical Results for Alzheimer’s Disease -
- Closed $2.1 Million Registered Direct Offering -
GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuralstem, Inc. (Nasdaq: CUR), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of nervous system therapies based on its neural stem cell and small molecule technologies, today provided a business update and reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
“During the third quarter of 2018 we have made progress with our programs, have taken steps to strengthen the balance sheet, and, perhaps most importantly, have determined how we will focus our efforts moving forward,” said Jim Scully, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Neuralstem. “We believe that proceeds from our recent offering, combined with our efforts to reduce cash burn, will allow us to pursue key development initiatives that will be detailed in the coming weeks.”
Clinical Highlights
- In August, NSI-189 received from FDA the orphan designation for treatment of Angelman Syndrome. Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a rare congenital genetic disorder caused by a lack of function in the UBE3A gene on the maternal 15th chromosome. It affects approximately one in 15,000 people - about 500,000 individuals globally. Symptoms of AS include developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. Patients with AS may never walk or speak and require life-long care. Life expectancy is normal which places a significant burden on patients and caregivers. There are currently no FDA-approved therapies for the treatment of Angelman syndrome.
- In July, the company announced initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial to further evaluate NSI-566 in ischemic stroke. This follows the positive results of the open-label Phase 1 stroke study disclosed in a 2018 ISSCR (International Society for Stem Cell Research) abstract on June 23, 2018. The Phase 2 study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-surgery controlled study. It is intended to further test the safety and efficacy of NSI-566 to reverse paralysis in stroke patients with half of their body partially paralyzed. The trial is taking place at BaYi Brain Hospital in Beijing, China, and commenced on August 1, 2018.
- In October, the company announced publication of a manuscript in Scientific Reports showing that transplantation of NSI-532.IGF1 mitigates disease pathology and improves cognition in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease. The study was performed at the University of Michigan by a team led by Dr. Eva Feldman, Director of the Program for Neurology Research and Discovery, and Research Director of the University of Michigan ALS Center of Excellence. NSI-532.IGF1 is the first candidate from the NSI-532 program, a second-generation cell therapy program which combines neural stem cells with neuroprotective proteins.
Corporate Highlights
-In October, the company completed a registered direct offering of its securities which resulted in gross proceeds to Neuralstem of $2.1 million. Neuralstem intends to use the proceeds from this offering to further its clinical and preclinical programs, and for general working capital.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33232
Major US telco company acquires Vricon to boost 5G rollouts
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) – A major telecommunications company in United States has recently acquired Vricon’s high-resolution 3D geodata to support large-scale 5G telecommunications network planning and design.
According to a statement, under the multimillion-dollar contract, Vricon will provide the firm with 3D data of urban and suburban population centers across the US.
The company will also leverage Vricon’s recent innovations in mapping to accelerate 5G infrastructure planning nationwide.
Chief executive officer of Vricon, Magnus Brege said they see the potential in 5G to spark major innovations for both the consumer and business markets.
Vricon’s unique big-data solution uses the world’s largest archive of 50cm commercial satellite imagery -- the solution is built using automated 3D modeling algorithms that create cost-effective and scalable geodata.
By adopting Vricon’s unique mapping technology, telecommunications companies accelerate their network designs while also passing along cost savings to consumers.
Vricon’s Telco Suite is a cost-effective, next-generation solution that helps telecommunications companies design networks for optimal performance. The solution is scalable and covers regional, country, metropolitan and city-specific planning needs.
The leap to 5G will reduce latency in networks, make network speeds 10 times faster, expand coverage and increase capacity. These combination will enhance mobile connectivity, unlock the potential of the Internet of Things and enable vehicle safety systems while empowering driverless cars.
Vricon is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, US – serving the global professional geospatial market with world-leading 3D geodata and 3D visualization solutions. More details at http://www.vricon.com
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement, under the multimillion-dollar contract, Vricon will provide the firm with 3D data of urban and suburban population centers across the US.
The company will also leverage Vricon’s recent innovations in mapping to accelerate 5G infrastructure planning nationwide.
Chief executive officer of Vricon, Magnus Brege said they see the potential in 5G to spark major innovations for both the consumer and business markets.
Vricon’s unique big-data solution uses the world’s largest archive of 50cm commercial satellite imagery -- the solution is built using automated 3D modeling algorithms that create cost-effective and scalable geodata.
By adopting Vricon’s unique mapping technology, telecommunications companies accelerate their network designs while also passing along cost savings to consumers.
Vricon’s Telco Suite is a cost-effective, next-generation solution that helps telecommunications companies design networks for optimal performance. The solution is scalable and covers regional, country, metropolitan and city-specific planning needs.
The leap to 5G will reduce latency in networks, make network speeds 10 times faster, expand coverage and increase capacity. These combination will enhance mobile connectivity, unlock the potential of the Internet of Things and enable vehicle safety systems while empowering driverless cars.
Vricon is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, US – serving the global professional geospatial market with world-leading 3D geodata and 3D visualization solutions. More details at http://www.vricon.com
-- BERNAMA
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