Let’s take a stroll down Sunway Pyramid’s Beauty Walk, featuring first in Malaysia flagship stores!
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Looking to get your fix on the newest and most sought after beauty and skincare products? Look no further! Located strategically on the Ground Floor of Sunway Pyramid, the Beauty Walk houses international brands and first-in-Malaysia flagship stores like Estée Lauder, Innisfree, Laneige, Etude House, and welcomes new additions like Yves Saint Laurent and Shiseido! You will be spoilt for choice at Sunway Pyramid!
Continuing its legacy as Malaysia’s first thematic mall, Sunway Pyramid continues to refresh its offerings to shoppers with these curated offerings. The Beauty Walk is home to renowned international brands such as Chanel, Dior, Sephora, Shu Uemura, NYX, Caudalie, and more. Trendy pathfinders and lipstick benches have been placed at the Beauty Walk area to make the area a little more glamourous.
As retail shifts towards creating rich experiences, beauty flagship stores are no longer solely about the traditional display of products. Brands such as Laneige, Innisfree, Etude House, Estée Lauder, and more have recognised the importance of engaging the consumer via innovative retail elements in their stores; such as the installation of live make-up mirrors where customers can try visualise full beauty looks in real-time, personalised and customisable beauty products, and interactive beauty playground elements featuring wearable VR tech, to name a few.
The diversity of beauty brands at the mall are endless! From the latest looks from Korea, Japan, and even France, Sunway Pyramid’s Beauty Walk has all your beauty needs!
“As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The Beauty Walk was exclusively created for beauty enthusiasts of all ages to experience, play and have fun with the variety of brands while finding their unique inspiration and aspirations,” said Kevin Tan, Chief Operating Officer of Sunway Malls. “Top international brands recognise Sunway Pyramid as a major destination for local shoppers and tourists alike, and their presence in the mall here proves it.”
With over 1,000 specialty shops throughout the mall including international fashion, beauty, sports and lifestyle, gadgets, toys and much more, shoppers will be spoilt for choice!
For more information, visit www.sunwaypyramid.com or call 03-7494 3100.
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Thursday 28 February 2019
FedEx autonomous robot, future of doorstep delivery
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- To meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers, FedEx Corp. has developed an autonomous delivery device, the FedEx SameDay Bot, helping retailers make the same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.
Collaborating with companies such as AutoZone, Lowe’s, Pizza Hut, Target, Walgreens and Walmart, the retailers could accept orders from nearby customers and deliver them by bot directly to customer homes or businesses on the same day.
“The FedEx SameDay Bot is an innovation designed to change the face of local delivery and help retailers efficiently address their customers’ rising expectations,” said FedEx executive vice-president and chief marketing and communications officer, Brie Carere.
The bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings.
These features are coupled with machine-learning algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles, plot a safe path and allow the bot to follow road and safety rules.
Proprietary technology makes the bot highly capable, allowing it to navigate unpaved surfaces, curbs and even steps for an extraordinary door-to-door delivery experience.
FedEx Office currently offers a SameDay City service, operating in 32 markets and 1,900 cities using FedEx vehicles and uniformed employees. In spite of this, the bot will complement the FedEx SameDay City service.
The FedEx bot is jointly developed with DEKA Development & Research Corp. and its founder Dean Kamen, an inventor of many life-changing technologies, including the iBot™ Personal Mobility Device and the Segway®.
FedEx will test the bot this summer in select markets, including Memphis, Tennessee, pending final city approval. The initial test will involve deliveries between selected FedEx Office locations.
More details can be found at thefuturefedex.com.
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Collaborating with companies such as AutoZone, Lowe’s, Pizza Hut, Target, Walgreens and Walmart, the retailers could accept orders from nearby customers and deliver them by bot directly to customer homes or businesses on the same day.
“The FedEx SameDay Bot is an innovation designed to change the face of local delivery and help retailers efficiently address their customers’ rising expectations,” said FedEx executive vice-president and chief marketing and communications officer, Brie Carere.
The bot features include pedestrian-safe technology from the iBot, plus advanced technology such as LiDAR and multiple cameras, allowing the zero-emission, battery-powered bot to be aware of its surroundings.
These features are coupled with machine-learning algorithms to detect and avoid obstacles, plot a safe path and allow the bot to follow road and safety rules.
Proprietary technology makes the bot highly capable, allowing it to navigate unpaved surfaces, curbs and even steps for an extraordinary door-to-door delivery experience.
FedEx Office currently offers a SameDay City service, operating in 32 markets and 1,900 cities using FedEx vehicles and uniformed employees. In spite of this, the bot will complement the FedEx SameDay City service.
The FedEx bot is jointly developed with DEKA Development & Research Corp. and its founder Dean Kamen, an inventor of many life-changing technologies, including the iBot™ Personal Mobility Device and the Segway®.
FedEx will test the bot this summer in select markets, including Memphis, Tennessee, pending final city approval. The initial test will involve deliveries between selected FedEx Office locations.
More details can be found at thefuturefedex.com.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 27 February 2019
Eventbrite gets ticket to foray into Singapore's event market
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Global ticketing and event technology platform, Eventbrite has expanded into the Asian market with the launch of its first localised platform in Singapore.
The launch in the island republic is the company’s first foray into Asia’s booming events market, follows the sizeable organic growth and adoption of Eventbrite in the Asia Pacific region.
The localised platform at its website (eventbrite.sg) will empower Singaporean event creators with innovative solutions to help them create experiences and sell even more tickets, including curated local content, seamless native checkout and payment processing in Singapore Dollars.
Eventbrite Asia Pacific General Manager, Phil Silverstone said Singapore was a nation where live experiences were deeply woven into the cultural fabric.
“From its dynamic arts festivals to its world-famous food scene, there is always something new and exciting to do in the Lion City; and it is a market we view as strategic to Eventbrite’s long-term success in the Asia Pacific region," he said.
Based on research conducted recently by Roy Morgan, in conjunction with Eventbrite, 95 per cent of Singaporeans attended an event in the past 12 months, with 44 per cent intending to attend more events next year.
To date, Eventbrite has experienced strong growth in Singapore, powering more than 90,000 events in the country since the platform’s inception.
Having launched its operations in 2006, Eventbrite was founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage. The company has more than 1,000 employees in 14 offices worldwide. More details at www.eventbrite.com.
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The launch in the island republic is the company’s first foray into Asia’s booming events market, follows the sizeable organic growth and adoption of Eventbrite in the Asia Pacific region.
The localised platform at its website (eventbrite.sg) will empower Singaporean event creators with innovative solutions to help them create experiences and sell even more tickets, including curated local content, seamless native checkout and payment processing in Singapore Dollars.
Eventbrite Asia Pacific General Manager, Phil Silverstone said Singapore was a nation where live experiences were deeply woven into the cultural fabric.
“From its dynamic arts festivals to its world-famous food scene, there is always something new and exciting to do in the Lion City; and it is a market we view as strategic to Eventbrite’s long-term success in the Asia Pacific region," he said.
Based on research conducted recently by Roy Morgan, in conjunction with Eventbrite, 95 per cent of Singaporeans attended an event in the past 12 months, with 44 per cent intending to attend more events next year.
To date, Eventbrite has experienced strong growth in Singapore, powering more than 90,000 events in the country since the platform’s inception.
Having launched its operations in 2006, Eventbrite was founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage. The company has more than 1,000 employees in 14 offices worldwide. More details at www.eventbrite.com.
-- BERNAMA
Mercer's study: top work trends of leading companies revealed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Four top trends currently pursued by leading companies in 2019 d comprise aligning work to future value, building brand resonance, curating the work experience and delivering talent-led change, says Mercer’s 2019 Global Talent Trends study.
According to the advice and technology-driven solutions provider, artificial intelligence and automation will continue to transform the competitive landscape. Hence, in aligning work to future value, 60 per cent of companies plan to automate more work in the next 12 months.
Successful companies also ensure their brand resonates with all workforce segments - 68 per cent of high-growth organisations differentiate their talent value proposition to different groups (such as contingent workers), compared to 47 per cent of modest-growth companies.
Meanwhile, more than half (56 per cent) of employees want curated learning to help them evolve their skills and prepare for future jobs.
The study has also found 61 per cent of human resource (HR) leaders involved in planning the roll-out of major change projects and 54 per cent involved in executing those plans.
Yet, only two in five HR leaders participated in the idea generation stage of transformation initiatives.
In today’s climate of uncertainty, employees seek stability. The study also found job security as one of the top three reasons employees joined and stayed in a company.
“Over the last few years, organisations have moved from anticipation to action in preparing for the future of work. But they risk bewildering people with too much change, ignoring the values individuals admire, and inundating them with endless process,” said Mercer’s Career business president, Ilya Bonic.
“The future of work is about connectivity, creating a work environment that appeals to today’s workforce by building a coherent sense of identity, sparking connections, and using data to personalise the experience,” said Mercer Career Global Solutions Leader, Kate Bravery.
The study shares insights from over 7,300 senior business executives, HR leaders and employees from nine key industries and 16 geographies globally. Download the report at https://www.mercer.com/global-talent-trends.
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Tuesday 26 February 2019
Monday 25 February 2019
BrandSafway acquires Century Elevators to raise Gulf Coast capabilities
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- BrandSafway acquired Century Elevators, the leading rack and pinion elevator specialist in North America to expand motorised capabilities and offer a full suite of access technologies throughout the Gulf Coast region, effective Feb 22.
According to a statement, Century Elevators will operate as Century Elevators by BrandSafway, an independent business under the BrandSafway.
Century Elevators provides construction and industrial elevators, material hoists, and transport platforms in the region and beyond. It is also the exclusive distributor of PEGA Hoist Ltd products throughout North America and Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH equipment in the United States.
“With the outstanding experience and expertise Century Elevators offers in custom elevator and motorised access solutions, we can deliver excellent services to our customers,” said BrandSafway’s Energy and Industrial president, Dave Witsken.
Headquartered in Webster, Texas, Century Elevators - located within the southeastern Houston metro area - has diversified experience in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power, commercial construction, infrastructure and transportation.
With its global footprint, rigorous operating processes and extensive service offerings, BrandSafway provides the broadest range of services, products and solutions with the greatest depth of expertise to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets.
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According to a statement, Century Elevators will operate as Century Elevators by BrandSafway, an independent business under the BrandSafway.
Century Elevators provides construction and industrial elevators, material hoists, and transport platforms in the region and beyond. It is also the exclusive distributor of PEGA Hoist Ltd products throughout North America and Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH equipment in the United States.
“With the outstanding experience and expertise Century Elevators offers in custom elevator and motorised access solutions, we can deliver excellent services to our customers,” said BrandSafway’s Energy and Industrial president, Dave Witsken.
Headquartered in Webster, Texas, Century Elevators - located within the southeastern Houston metro area - has diversified experience in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power, commercial construction, infrastructure and transportation.
With its global footprint, rigorous operating processes and extensive service offerings, BrandSafway provides the broadest range of services, products and solutions with the greatest depth of expertise to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets.
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SMBC appoints Kainaka as president/CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SMBC Malaysia has appointed Tetsuya Kainaka as president/chief executive officer effective Jan 23, 2019.
Prior to the appointment, Kainaka was general manager of SMBC’s Global Client Business Department based at the bank’s headquarters in Tokyo, where he managed the non-Japanese multinational clients’ businesses based in Japan, SMBC said in a statement today.
Previously, Kainaka spent three years each in North and South America, managing the corporate banking department from New York and then moving to Brazil to oversee business planning and promotion and the treasury business in Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., Sao Paulo Brazil (a 100 per cent subsidiary of SMBC in Brazil).
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Prior to the appointment, Kainaka was general manager of SMBC’s Global Client Business Department based at the bank’s headquarters in Tokyo, where he managed the non-Japanese multinational clients’ businesses based in Japan, SMBC said in a statement today.
Previously, Kainaka spent three years each in North and South America, managing the corporate banking department from New York and then moving to Brazil to oversee business planning and promotion and the treasury business in Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., Sao Paulo Brazil (a 100 per cent subsidiary of SMBC in Brazil).
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MGRC, Clinipath announce affordable genetic screening test for breast, ovarian cancers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (MGRC) and subsidiary, Clinipath Sdn Bhd have announced the availability of Dtect BRCA+, an affordable genetic screening test that examines key genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancers.
According to a statement, positive results from Dtect BRCA+ may identify a need for regular, pathology surveillance to catch either of these diseases early when they are easiest to treat, and may also be useful to encourage positive lifestyle changes to mitigate the risk of hereditary breast cancer or ovarian cancer from occurring.
Early detection and treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer (at Stage 1) can led to a five-year relative survival rate of 87.5 per cent and 82.8 per cent, respectively, according to a Health Ministry study.
The study on cancer incidence and survival rates published by the ministry in 2018, which was observed at any age above 40, also found that the mortality rate for breast cancer was 43.3 per cent, while it was 52.9 per cent for ovarian cancer.
Symptoms for breast cancer may include swelling of all or part of a breast, skin irritation, thickening of the nipple or breast skin and abnormal nipple discharge while symptoms for ovarian cancer may include abdominal bloating, indigestion, increased urge to urinate, constipation and menstrual irregularities.
The public-listed healthcare company, MGRC and Clinipath continue to work together to make comprehensive pathology services, and the latest in genetic testing for doctors to improve the lives of patients in Malaysia and the region.
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According to a statement, positive results from Dtect BRCA+ may identify a need for regular, pathology surveillance to catch either of these diseases early when they are easiest to treat, and may also be useful to encourage positive lifestyle changes to mitigate the risk of hereditary breast cancer or ovarian cancer from occurring.
Early detection and treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer (at Stage 1) can led to a five-year relative survival rate of 87.5 per cent and 82.8 per cent, respectively, according to a Health Ministry study.
The study on cancer incidence and survival rates published by the ministry in 2018, which was observed at any age above 40, also found that the mortality rate for breast cancer was 43.3 per cent, while it was 52.9 per cent for ovarian cancer.
Symptoms for breast cancer may include swelling of all or part of a breast, skin irritation, thickening of the nipple or breast skin and abnormal nipple discharge while symptoms for ovarian cancer may include abdominal bloating, indigestion, increased urge to urinate, constipation and menstrual irregularities.
The public-listed healthcare company, MGRC and Clinipath continue to work together to make comprehensive pathology services, and the latest in genetic testing for doctors to improve the lives of patients in Malaysia and the region.
-- BERNAMA
Friday 22 February 2019
FUSIONEX SHORTLISTED BY GARTNER FOR ITS PROGRESSIVE AND SPECIALIZED DATA PLATFORM
SINGAPORE, Feb 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Multi-award-winning data technology provider Fusionex has been shortlisted in global research and advisory firm Gartner’s 2018 report on “Other Vendors to Consider for Modern Analytics and BI".
Recognized in the report as an exemplary international Analytics and Business Intelligence (A&BI) player, Fusionex’s analytics and data discovery platform GIANT was noted for offering progressive and specialized modern capabilities in streaming analytics. The report also listed other key players such as Google, Splunk, and Amazon across different categories.
In its report, Gartner cited GIANT as a fast time-to-insight platform and an end-to-end solution with functions ranging from data preparation and visualization to predictive and prescriptive analytics. The report went on to say that A&BI platforms like GIANT were known for their easy-to-use set of tools, which support a full range of analytics workflow and self-service capabilities that enhances the effectiveness of a business’ IT division. GIANT’s Smart Query function was also commended for enabling “users to ask questions in natural language and gain instant insights.”
Fusionex Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer Ivan Teh said, “We are honored that Fusionex was mentioned in Gartner’s report. Our team is committed to continue improving our offerings to better serve our fast-growing client base.”
Fusionex is working towards enhancing GIANT’s capabilities with a focus on advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Fusionex was invited to the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2019 in Sydney, Australia to showcase its GIANT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, which includes streaming analytics. Fusionex Managing Director of New Technologies Jacob Isaac was a speaker at the event and shared how Artificial Intelligence is a key factor for organizations in leading the global technology race.
About Fusionex
Fusionex is an established multi-award winning data technology provider specializing in Analytics, Big Data, the Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Its offerings are focused on helping clients capture, store, process, analyze and make sense of vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. Featured on Forbes, Bloomberg, Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Edison and Huffington Post, Fusionex is the largest Big Data Analytics company and market leader in ASEAN, bringing state-of-the-art, innovative and breakthrough data-driven platforms to its stable of clientele (including Fortune 500, FTSE companies, large conglomerates as well as a wide array of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)) that spans across the United States, Europe as well as Asia Pacific. To learn more about Fusionex, visit www.fusionex-international.com
Fusionex GIANT
Fusionex’s analytics and data discovery product, GIANT, is an end-to-end solution that ranges from data preparation to visualization and predictive and prescriptive analytics. The platform ingests data from varied sources, including streaming data to deliver advanced visualizations, and reveals trends and behavioral patterns. Prebuilt industry templates and wizard-driven dashboard features support self-service. GIANT’s Smart Query function enables users to ask questions in natural language and gain instant insights. Its customer base includes clients from travel and hospitability, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, trade facilitation and retail.
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Recognized in the report as an exemplary international Analytics and Business Intelligence (A&BI) player, Fusionex’s analytics and data discovery platform GIANT was noted for offering progressive and specialized modern capabilities in streaming analytics. The report also listed other key players such as Google, Splunk, and Amazon across different categories.
In its report, Gartner cited GIANT as a fast time-to-insight platform and an end-to-end solution with functions ranging from data preparation and visualization to predictive and prescriptive analytics. The report went on to say that A&BI platforms like GIANT were known for their easy-to-use set of tools, which support a full range of analytics workflow and self-service capabilities that enhances the effectiveness of a business’ IT division. GIANT’s Smart Query function was also commended for enabling “users to ask questions in natural language and gain instant insights.”
Fusionex Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer Ivan Teh said, “We are honored that Fusionex was mentioned in Gartner’s report. Our team is committed to continue improving our offerings to better serve our fast-growing client base.”
Fusionex is working towards enhancing GIANT’s capabilities with a focus on advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Fusionex was invited to the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2019 in Sydney, Australia to showcase its GIANT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, which includes streaming analytics. Fusionex Managing Director of New Technologies Jacob Isaac was a speaker at the event and shared how Artificial Intelligence is a key factor for organizations in leading the global technology race.
About Fusionex
Fusionex is an established multi-award winning data technology provider specializing in Analytics, Big Data, the Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Its offerings are focused on helping clients capture, store, process, analyze and make sense of vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. Featured on Forbes, Bloomberg, Gartner, IDC, Forrester, Edison and Huffington Post, Fusionex is the largest Big Data Analytics company and market leader in ASEAN, bringing state-of-the-art, innovative and breakthrough data-driven platforms to its stable of clientele (including Fortune 500, FTSE companies, large conglomerates as well as a wide array of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)) that spans across the United States, Europe as well as Asia Pacific. To learn more about Fusionex, visit www.fusionex-international.com
Fusionex GIANT
Fusionex’s analytics and data discovery product, GIANT, is an end-to-end solution that ranges from data preparation to visualization and predictive and prescriptive analytics. The platform ingests data from varied sources, including streaming data to deliver advanced visualizations, and reveals trends and behavioral patterns. Prebuilt industry templates and wizard-driven dashboard features support self-service. GIANT’s Smart Query function enables users to ask questions in natural language and gain instant insights. Its customer base includes clients from travel and hospitability, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, trade facilitation and retail.
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SolarWinds maintains challenger position in Gartner´s Magic Quadrant for 4th year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- For the fourth year running, SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software has maintained its position as a challenger in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics.
“We believe SolarWinds’ position in the Challengers’ Quadrant in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant is recognition of our 20-year commitment to disrupting the status quo that technology professionals have been forced to accept,” said SolarWinds executive vice-president of products, Christoph Pfister.
“We will continue to focus on what matters to our customers: providing them with network management software that solves IT management problems the way tech pros want them solved,” he added.
Over 275,000 customers worldwide use SolarWinds IT management software, which enables IT professionals to identify and address a complete range of hybrid IT infrastructure performance issues.
In addition, the advancements in Software-Defined Network monitoring support and expanded anomaly detection capabilities are designed to provide deeper visibility for network environments.
For more information, visit https://www.solarwinds.com.
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“We believe SolarWinds’ position in the Challengers’ Quadrant in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant is recognition of our 20-year commitment to disrupting the status quo that technology professionals have been forced to accept,” said SolarWinds executive vice-president of products, Christoph Pfister.
“We will continue to focus on what matters to our customers: providing them with network management software that solves IT management problems the way tech pros want them solved,” he added.
Over 275,000 customers worldwide use SolarWinds IT management software, which enables IT professionals to identify and address a complete range of hybrid IT infrastructure performance issues.
In addition, the advancements in Software-Defined Network monitoring support and expanded anomaly detection capabilities are designed to provide deeper visibility for network environments.
For more information, visit https://www.solarwinds.com.
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Thursday 21 February 2019
Featurespace technology to outsmart Singapore's fraudsters
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Singapore is home to one of the world’s highest card fraud. Hence, the island republic’s financial industry in 2017 committed to data analytics to combat financial crime.
In line with this commitment, fraud detection and risk management solutions provider, Featurespace launched a groundbreaking, anti-fraud technology into the Singapore market.
The technological platform uses machine learning to detect anomalies in individual behaviour for fraud and risk management. It was first developed by the world’s leading computer scientists in Cambridge University, England.
Featurespace’s real-time ARIC™ platform uses Adaptive Behavioural Analytics to self-learn and continuously respond to new customer data.
By understanding the behaviour of each individual banking and credit card customer, ARIC identifies new and known attacks and nips fraud in the bud, while accepting more genuine businesses.
As such, ARIC reduces false positives by 70 per cent, increasing revenue and reducing customer friction.
Featurespace chief executive officer, Martina King said millions of Singaporeans fell victim to a myriad of large-scale fraud attacks in the recent past.
“By implementing machine learning technology, we can help banks and credit card providers outsmart the criminals and build safer banking infrastructure.”
According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Industry Partnership, lenders are looking at using data analytics to detect suspicious transactions because current systems mistakenly identify fraud, resulting in declined transactions.
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In line with this commitment, fraud detection and risk management solutions provider, Featurespace launched a groundbreaking, anti-fraud technology into the Singapore market.
The technological platform uses machine learning to detect anomalies in individual behaviour for fraud and risk management. It was first developed by the world’s leading computer scientists in Cambridge University, England.
Featurespace’s real-time ARIC™ platform uses Adaptive Behavioural Analytics to self-learn and continuously respond to new customer data.
By understanding the behaviour of each individual banking and credit card customer, ARIC identifies new and known attacks and nips fraud in the bud, while accepting more genuine businesses.
As such, ARIC reduces false positives by 70 per cent, increasing revenue and reducing customer friction.
Featurespace chief executive officer, Martina King said millions of Singaporeans fell victim to a myriad of large-scale fraud attacks in the recent past.
“By implementing machine learning technology, we can help banks and credit card providers outsmart the criminals and build safer banking infrastructure.”
According to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Industry Partnership, lenders are looking at using data analytics to detect suspicious transactions because current systems mistakenly identify fraud, resulting in declined transactions.
-- BERNAMA
Caribbean's St Kitts & Nevis records positive outlook in manufacturing sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- St Kitts and Nevis, a country in the Caribbean has revealed a positive outlook for its manufacturing sector and the government’s visit to five national plants indicates competitive growth for the industry’s plans and projections in the coming years.
According to a statement, the manufacturing sector is central to the national economy, which will therefore, gain in production and strength.
As economic citizens invest in the country via the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), increased growth will provide greater returns on investment for applicants to the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
The CBI Programme offers investors second citizenship in return for a contribution to the SGF. The ‘Platinum Standard’ Programme is one of the world’s most successful programme, recognised by the Financial Times for high standards of due diligence and processing.
The government also recently reinforced due diligence by introducing stricter escrow account legislation and a new requirement for applicants to provide biometric data in the form of digital fingerprints.
Export manufacturing is also a key driver of revenue for St Kitts and Nevis. Goods are delivered worldwide, including to the USA and Europe, whereby Kittitian and Nevisian aerospace products are used.
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According to a statement, the manufacturing sector is central to the national economy, which will therefore, gain in production and strength.
As economic citizens invest in the country via the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), increased growth will provide greater returns on investment for applicants to the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.
The CBI Programme offers investors second citizenship in return for a contribution to the SGF. The ‘Platinum Standard’ Programme is one of the world’s most successful programme, recognised by the Financial Times for high standards of due diligence and processing.
The government also recently reinforced due diligence by introducing stricter escrow account legislation and a new requirement for applicants to provide biometric data in the form of digital fingerprints.
Export manufacturing is also a key driver of revenue for St Kitts and Nevis. Goods are delivered worldwide, including to the USA and Europe, whereby Kittitian and Nevisian aerospace products are used.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 20 February 2019
Hytera, the trusted communication companion wherever you are
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Hytera, a leading provider of innovative Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) has unveiled a PoC radio series built on an extensively customised Android operating system and equipped with high-end hardware platforms.
The PoC radios provide voice, text, image, video and other multimedia services over 2G, 3G and 4G and WiFi public networks which meet a wide range of requirements from end-users in security, logistics, transportation, smart industrial parks, railways and airports, ports, hypermarkets and other vertical industries.
Last year, Hytera launched its first PoC radio, PNC370 which attracted wide attention in the industry. The PNC370 enhances user’s go-everywhere communications and collaboration, as well as offered role-based system management and flexible dispatching functionality.
With Hytera PoC radios, users can either buy additional hardware to build their own networks for private management, or rent cloud servers for flexible management.
The web-based dispatch platform makes individual call, group call and temporary group call possible, as well as multimedia (text, image, voice) transfer and real-time video calling which can also be used in combination with Google Maps to enable real-time GPS positioning.
Hytera also has developed a P-PoC multimedia communication system which uses the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to support trunked radio services for the user to enjoy individual call, group call and abundant trunked radio services in a short time.
The company will debut its PNC550, a smart PoC radio with a five-inch touchscreen, combining both the features of 4G smartphones and PMR radio at MWC Barcelona next week. For more information, visit http://www.hytera.com.
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The PoC radios provide voice, text, image, video and other multimedia services over 2G, 3G and 4G and WiFi public networks which meet a wide range of requirements from end-users in security, logistics, transportation, smart industrial parks, railways and airports, ports, hypermarkets and other vertical industries.
Last year, Hytera launched its first PoC radio, PNC370 which attracted wide attention in the industry. The PNC370 enhances user’s go-everywhere communications and collaboration, as well as offered role-based system management and flexible dispatching functionality.
With Hytera PoC radios, users can either buy additional hardware to build their own networks for private management, or rent cloud servers for flexible management.
The web-based dispatch platform makes individual call, group call and temporary group call possible, as well as multimedia (text, image, voice) transfer and real-time video calling which can also be used in combination with Google Maps to enable real-time GPS positioning.
Hytera also has developed a P-PoC multimedia communication system which uses the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to support trunked radio services for the user to enjoy individual call, group call and abundant trunked radio services in a short time.
The company will debut its PNC550, a smart PoC radio with a five-inch touchscreen, combining both the features of 4G smartphones and PMR radio at MWC Barcelona next week. For more information, visit http://www.hytera.com.
-- BERNAMA
DoubleVerify buys Zentrick to better service advertisers, publishers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Marketing measurement software and analytics provider, DoubleVerify (DV) is all geared to drive seamless execution and performance of online video advertising.
For this purpose, DV has acquired digital video technology company, Zentrick. The transaction was completed as an all cash, all stock offered on Feb 15.
Upon acquisition, Zentrick engineering teams will continue to operate from offices in Ghent, Belgium, providing middleware solutions for the world’s largest brands, platforms and publishers.
The solutions reduce video breakage by more than 50 per cent, by shortening load times and eliminating multiple forms of latency that prevent a video ad from delivering.
Greater ad delivery maximises advertiser performance and revenue yield for publishers. Zentrick software further enables publishers to detect and resolve issues behind breakages as they occur.
“DV’s mission is to power the new standard of marketing performance, giving advertisers clarity and confidence in their digital investment,” said DV chief executive officer, Wayne Gattinella.
He said eliminating ad breakage had a direct effect on the performance of online advertising that would resonate throughout the ecosystem.
Zentrick co-founder, Pieter Mees said integrating its digital video technology and expertise with DV’s industry-wide platform would accelerate Zentrick’s efforts to simplify and streamline ad performance.
Video advertising spend soared to US$28 billion last year. However, the ecosystem necessary to support the growth in video ad delivery has become highly fragmented. (US$1 = RM4.07)
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For this purpose, DV has acquired digital video technology company, Zentrick. The transaction was completed as an all cash, all stock offered on Feb 15.
Upon acquisition, Zentrick engineering teams will continue to operate from offices in Ghent, Belgium, providing middleware solutions for the world’s largest brands, platforms and publishers.
The solutions reduce video breakage by more than 50 per cent, by shortening load times and eliminating multiple forms of latency that prevent a video ad from delivering.
Greater ad delivery maximises advertiser performance and revenue yield for publishers. Zentrick software further enables publishers to detect and resolve issues behind breakages as they occur.
“DV’s mission is to power the new standard of marketing performance, giving advertisers clarity and confidence in their digital investment,” said DV chief executive officer, Wayne Gattinella.
He said eliminating ad breakage had a direct effect on the performance of online advertising that would resonate throughout the ecosystem.
Zentrick co-founder, Pieter Mees said integrating its digital video technology and expertise with DV’s industry-wide platform would accelerate Zentrick’s efforts to simplify and streamline ad performance.
Video advertising spend soared to US$28 billion last year. However, the ecosystem necessary to support the growth in video ad delivery has become highly fragmented. (US$1 = RM4.07)
-- BERNAMA
VistaJet to fly Scuderia Ferrari team during F1 season
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- VistaJet, a global business aviation company, has partnered with the Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow team to officially provide private jet travel for the 2019 Formula One World Championship.
The aviation company will support the team to optimise travel and transfer times throughout the 2019 Formula One season.
In an industry where speed and efficiency are fundamental, the team will further utilise time off-track to arrive in optimum condition.
According to VistaJet Founder and Chairman, Thomas Flohr said the aviation company will provide the team with seamless travel to ensure their focus is on the competition.
“A new season is starting, a new team will be driving, and we will all be there cheering for Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc and all at Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow,” he said.
Having raced competitively with Ferrari for many years and as an official driver in the FIA World Endurance Championship, Flohr knows the demands of racing and the intense focus required to perform under such pressure.
With his Ferrari 488 GTE, he achieved second place at the 24 hours of Le Mans 2018, alongside fellow drivers, Giancarlo Fisichella and Francesco Castellacci.
More details on the partnership at www.vistajet.com/ferrari
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The aviation company will support the team to optimise travel and transfer times throughout the 2019 Formula One season.
In an industry where speed and efficiency are fundamental, the team will further utilise time off-track to arrive in optimum condition.
According to VistaJet Founder and Chairman, Thomas Flohr said the aviation company will provide the team with seamless travel to ensure their focus is on the competition.
“A new season is starting, a new team will be driving, and we will all be there cheering for Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc and all at Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow,” he said.
Having raced competitively with Ferrari for many years and as an official driver in the FIA World Endurance Championship, Flohr knows the demands of racing and the intense focus required to perform under such pressure.
With his Ferrari 488 GTE, he achieved second place at the 24 hours of Le Mans 2018, alongside fellow drivers, Giancarlo Fisichella and Francesco Castellacci.
More details on the partnership at www.vistajet.com/ferrari
-- BERNAMA
Dubai Airports, XDubai sizzle with world's longest skydive swoop
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) – Dubai Airports and action sports brand XDubai have collaborated to deliver an incredible one-of-a-kind stunt by Emirati athlete and skydiver, Mohammed Baker.
Dubai Airports manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports – Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
The partnership aims to position the world’s busiest international airport as a major destination for culture, hospitality and entertainment.
The stunning showcase was also captured in a short film released by both Dubai Airports and XDubai. The film shows what is believed to be the world’s longest skydive swoop under a fixed structure.
As showcased in the video, Mohammed Baker jumps out of a helicopter with a parachute emblazoned with the new DXB brand, gliding through the Dubai sky before performing one of the world’s longest skydive swoops - measuring 112 metres - under the Sheikh Zayed Road bridge.
Dubai Airports Vice-President (Marketing & Corporate Communication), Anita Mehra said the company aimed to create the best of experiences for its esteemed customers, one that connected different cultures and captured the city’s true spirit.
“Our partnership with XDubai and this stunt are in line with that direction, symbolising Dubai’s spirit of adventure and ambition,” she added.
XDubai General Manager Mohammed Javad said: “Both Dubai Airports and XDubai are products of the emirate’s ambitions - to show the world just what is possible with innovation, collaboration and determination.”
The stunt was showcased at an official event attended by Prime Minister and Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Ruler of Dubai; Dubai Airports Chairman, Sheikh Ahmed Saeed Al Maktoum; and, Dubai Airports Chief Executive Officer, Paul Griffiths.
Watch the stunt video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUyKOuESo3g&feature=youtu.be
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Tuesday 19 February 2019
Align Technology´s imaging system bites into tooth internal structure in real time
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Align Technology, Inc has launched the iTero Element 5D Imaging System, providing a new comprehensive approach to clinical applications, workflows and user experience.
According to a statement, the entire iTero product family, including the newly-launched system will be showcased at the five-day, 38th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, beginning March 12.
The iTero Element 5D scanner is the first integrated dental imaging system that simultaneously records 3D, intra-oral colour and near-infrared imaging (NIRI) images and enables comparison over time, using iTero TimeLapse.
The system provides doctors with powerful visualisation capabilities, including 3D impressions for restorative and orthodontic work, analysis instruments, NIRI imagery, intraoral camera imagery and many more within a full arch scan, in as little as 60 seconds!
“With this new imaging system, doctors can efficiently and effectively scan every patient at every visit and visualise treatment options together, resulting in more informed decisions for optimum oral care,” said Align Technology CTO and senior vice-president, global research and development, Zelko Relic.
“The system aids doctors in detecting and monitoring the progression of interproximal cavities above the gingiva without harmful radiation, thereby helping to ensure that their patients receive even better care,” said Align Technology, vice-president, global clinical, Dr Mitra Derakhshan.
Align Technology also offers a web-based platform, MyiTero.com that complements the comprehensive visualisation of the new system. It can be used to set up prescription before the appointment and review scans with the patient on multiple devices.
It continues to streamline workflows for dentists and laboratories (lab) with the addition of direct doctor-lab workflow which allows the scan to be automatically sent to the doctor’s lab of choice as the doctor can engage with the lab through the MyiTero.com account.
The iTero Element 5D Imaging System is commercially available in Canada, European Union countries accepting CE-Marking (excluding Greece), Switzerland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Thailand. For more information, visit http://www.itero.com.
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According to a statement, the entire iTero product family, including the newly-launched system will be showcased at the five-day, 38th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, beginning March 12.
The iTero Element 5D scanner is the first integrated dental imaging system that simultaneously records 3D, intra-oral colour and near-infrared imaging (NIRI) images and enables comparison over time, using iTero TimeLapse.
The system provides doctors with powerful visualisation capabilities, including 3D impressions for restorative and orthodontic work, analysis instruments, NIRI imagery, intraoral camera imagery and many more within a full arch scan, in as little as 60 seconds!
“With this new imaging system, doctors can efficiently and effectively scan every patient at every visit and visualise treatment options together, resulting in more informed decisions for optimum oral care,” said Align Technology CTO and senior vice-president, global research and development, Zelko Relic.
“The system aids doctors in detecting and monitoring the progression of interproximal cavities above the gingiva without harmful radiation, thereby helping to ensure that their patients receive even better care,” said Align Technology, vice-president, global clinical, Dr Mitra Derakhshan.
Align Technology also offers a web-based platform, MyiTero.com that complements the comprehensive visualisation of the new system. It can be used to set up prescription before the appointment and review scans with the patient on multiple devices.
It continues to streamline workflows for dentists and laboratories (lab) with the addition of direct doctor-lab workflow which allows the scan to be automatically sent to the doctor’s lab of choice as the doctor can engage with the lab through the MyiTero.com account.
The iTero Element 5D Imaging System is commercially available in Canada, European Union countries accepting CE-Marking (excluding Greece), Switzerland, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Thailand. For more information, visit http://www.itero.com.
-- BERNAMA
Monday 18 February 2019
Japanese mobile operator captures Taiwanese photo album market
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Japan’s leading mobile operator, NTT DOCOMO, INC. has zoomed into Taiwan to provide photo album service in collaboration with one of the latter country’s largest mobile operators, Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (FET).
NTT DOCOMO, in a statement said the service, known as DOCOMO’s d photo™ provided on an OEM basis was launched as ‘friDay Pai Pai Ben’ on Feb 18.
FET has 7.17 million subscribers and accounts for 27 per cent of the Taiwanese market share, as of last December.
The arrangement will include the involvement of a major Japanese system integrator, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) which will develop and manage a dedicated application and necessary systems.
In addition, Asukanet Co., Ltd., a photo album making company, will develop and deliver physical photo albums containing visual content that customers store via their friDay Pai Pai Ben accounts.
In Japan, customers use DOCOMO’s d photo cloud service to save photos and videos, and print photos to make original photo albums for a flat monthly fee of JPY 280, including shipping (excluding tax). (JPY100 = RM3.69)
In future, NTT DOCOMO aims to expand the service in the greater Asian market based on insights gained with the Taiwanese launch.
The company has over 77 million subscriptions and is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies.
Under a medium-term plan towards 2020 and beyond, NTT DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond expectation. More details can be found at www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english
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NTT DOCOMO, in a statement said the service, known as DOCOMO’s d photo™ provided on an OEM basis was launched as ‘friDay Pai Pai Ben’ on Feb 18.
FET has 7.17 million subscribers and accounts for 27 per cent of the Taiwanese market share, as of last December.
The arrangement will include the involvement of a major Japanese system integrator, ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) which will develop and manage a dedicated application and necessary systems.
In addition, Asukanet Co., Ltd., a photo album making company, will develop and deliver physical photo albums containing visual content that customers store via their friDay Pai Pai Ben accounts.
In Japan, customers use DOCOMO’s d photo cloud service to save photos and videos, and print photos to make original photo albums for a flat monthly fee of JPY 280, including shipping (excluding tax). (JPY100 = RM3.69)
In future, NTT DOCOMO aims to expand the service in the greater Asian market based on insights gained with the Taiwanese launch.
The company has over 77 million subscriptions and is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies.
Under a medium-term plan towards 2020 and beyond, NTT DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond expectation. More details can be found at www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english
-- BERNAMA
Saturday 16 February 2019
HITACHI METALS DEVELOPS CERAMICS ADSORPTION FILTER FOR PRETREATMENT OF THE SWRO (SEA WATER REVERSE OSMOSIS) DESALINATION SYSTEM
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hitachi Metals, Ltd. (TOKYO:5486) has developed a ceramics adsorption filter (CAF) as a pre-treatment technology for the sea water reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination process in order to minimize fouling of RO membranes*1. A joint research study conducted by Hitachi Metals Ltd, Japan and the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have shown that with the addition of CAF in the pre-treatment stage prior to the RO stage, the rate of RO fouling was slower and hence the membrane cleaning frequency can be reduced. The findings have shown that the amount of biofilm attached on the RO membrane was significantly reduced. This is expected to reduce water production cost. Hitachi Metals will accelerate efforts toward commercial applications, and will expand the business in Singapore, which is the center of research of the water treatment technologies.
1. Background
Due to the population growth, economic growth, and climate change, water shortage has become a global issue. One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations is to ensure the accessibility to clean water and improve in water quality and price.*2
Seawater desalination is one of the approaches to access to clean water. Currently, most seawater desalination systems use RO membranes. When seawater is desalinated using RO membranes, organic matter and other contaminants in the seawater may adhere to the membrane surface, a phenomenon known as fouling. The consequences of fouling include decrease in productivity, increase energy use, compromised water quality and shorten membrane life. All of these translate to higher water production cost. One of the key factors determining the degree of fouling on RO membrane is the RO feed water quality. As such, an effective pretreatment process is necessary prior to the RO system to ensure the fouling of RO membranes is minimized.
2. Overview
Against this backdrop, Hitachi Metals has developed a pre-treatment filter that aims to minimize fouling of RO membranes, known as the CAF. The CAF is a filter which has porous partition walls coated with an adsorbent material. Unlike the conventional filtration method which based on size exclusion to physically remove substances larger than the size of the pores, CAF utilizes a chemical action, namely adsorption, to selectively remove dissolved organic matter that is likely to be negatively charged, regardless of its size.
Hitachi Metals and NEWRI conducted parallel comparison on RO performances for seawater treated with UF*3 alone and the other seawater treated with UF followed by CAF system. The comparison studies have shown that the fouling rate of RO membranes can be reduced. The slower in fouling rate indicates that the RO cleaning frequency can be potentially reduced by half or more if CAF is used in between the UF membrane and RO membrane. This will likely cut down the operating cost of seawater desalination plants and improve the capacity utilization, resulting in lower water production cost.
Comment from Assistant Professor Chong Tzyy Haur, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Deputy Director, Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University
“Desalinated water is an important source of water. NEWRI is pleased to collaborate with Hitachi Metals to explore technologies that can improve the process efficiency which ultimately lead to lower cost of water production. We are excited about the commitment from HM to expand its business in Singapore.”
Comment from Mr. Koji Sato, Vice President and Executive Officer and CTO of Hitachi Metals
“The global community faces a major issue in coping with environmental, energy, and resource problems to achieve sustainable growth. I am very pleased that we have made a step forward to solve the social issue of water shortage in collaboration with NEWRI. We remain committed to contributing to the future development of society by unleashing the potential of materials.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33801
1. Background
Due to the population growth, economic growth, and climate change, water shortage has become a global issue. One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations is to ensure the accessibility to clean water and improve in water quality and price.*2
Seawater desalination is one of the approaches to access to clean water. Currently, most seawater desalination systems use RO membranes. When seawater is desalinated using RO membranes, organic matter and other contaminants in the seawater may adhere to the membrane surface, a phenomenon known as fouling. The consequences of fouling include decrease in productivity, increase energy use, compromised water quality and shorten membrane life. All of these translate to higher water production cost. One of the key factors determining the degree of fouling on RO membrane is the RO feed water quality. As such, an effective pretreatment process is necessary prior to the RO system to ensure the fouling of RO membranes is minimized.
2. Overview
Against this backdrop, Hitachi Metals has developed a pre-treatment filter that aims to minimize fouling of RO membranes, known as the CAF. The CAF is a filter which has porous partition walls coated with an adsorbent material. Unlike the conventional filtration method which based on size exclusion to physically remove substances larger than the size of the pores, CAF utilizes a chemical action, namely adsorption, to selectively remove dissolved organic matter that is likely to be negatively charged, regardless of its size.
Hitachi Metals and NEWRI conducted parallel comparison on RO performances for seawater treated with UF*3 alone and the other seawater treated with UF followed by CAF system. The comparison studies have shown that the fouling rate of RO membranes can be reduced. The slower in fouling rate indicates that the RO cleaning frequency can be potentially reduced by half or more if CAF is used in between the UF membrane and RO membrane. This will likely cut down the operating cost of seawater desalination plants and improve the capacity utilization, resulting in lower water production cost.
Comment from Assistant Professor Chong Tzyy Haur, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Deputy Director, Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University
“Desalinated water is an important source of water. NEWRI is pleased to collaborate with Hitachi Metals to explore technologies that can improve the process efficiency which ultimately lead to lower cost of water production. We are excited about the commitment from HM to expand its business in Singapore.”
Comment from Mr. Koji Sato, Vice President and Executive Officer and CTO of Hitachi Metals
“The global community faces a major issue in coping with environmental, energy, and resource problems to achieve sustainable growth. I am very pleased that we have made a step forward to solve the social issue of water shortage in collaboration with NEWRI. We remain committed to contributing to the future development of society by unleashing the potential of materials.”
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=33801
ASCOM ENABLES NEW MOBILE DIGITAL WORKFLOW AND COMMUNICATION OPTIMIZATION WITH LAUNCH OF ASCOM MYCOTM 3 SMARTPHONE
New device supports the flow of critical information to enable optimal decisions and responses anywhere, anytime.
BAAR, Switzerland, Feb 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascom (SWX:ASCN.SW), a leading provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions for healthcare and enterprise, has announced the introduction of the Ascom Myco 3 smartphone. Part of the Ascom Healthcare Platform, the Ascom Myco 3 smartphone works with software, apps and integrated devices to optimize digital mobile workflows. The Ascom Myco 3 is being unveiled and demonstrated at HiMSS19, the global conference and exhibition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, held February 11-15 in Orlando, Florida.
“This launch marks a significant expansion of our mobility solutions offering,” says Ascom CEO Holger Cordes. “It also underlines our strategic commitment to digital mobile workflow optimization and deep integration in healthcare and other sectors.” The new Ascom Myco 3 smartphone is an Android™ device supported by orchestration software that enables interoperability with Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions and a wide range of alert, task and alarm management systems. The smartphone works with apps and software to transform fragmented data into actionable information—then puts it in the hands of highly mobile staff to help improve efficiency and patient/customer satisfaction. “In short,” adds Cordes, “the Ascom Myco 3 represents a major step forward in our mission to bridge digital communication and coordination gaps in mobile healthcare and enterprise workflows.”
The Ascom Myco 3 is a 5” full HD smartphone that supports workflows in healthcare and other enterprise settings. Google™ certified, the phone provides easy access to the world’s largest app library. The Ascom Myco 3 also features a true hot swappable battery that can be changed without powering down the device or exiting apps. “Our customers,” comments Cordes, “need a smartphone that combines the ease-of-use of the familiar Android OS with enterprise-grade security and reliability—and that integrates smoothly with healthcare and enterprise apps and systems such as EHRs.”
Following its initial unveiling at HiMSS19, the new smartphone will be rolled out at a series of events worldwide during the first half of 2019. “The Ascom Myco 3 is already generating excitement and interest,” says Cordes. “We’re thrilled to be presenting and demonstrating it during the next few months—showing how it works with other elements from our platform solutions to positively impact workflows and productivity for the customers we support in healthcare, industry, retail, hospitality and other sectors.”
Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
Ascom is a global solutions provider focused on healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions. The vision of Ascom is to close digital information gaps allowing for the best possible decisions – anytime and anywhere. Ascom’s mission is to provide mission-critical, real-time solutions for highly mobile, ad hoc, and time-sensitive environments. Ascom uses its unique product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide truly smooth, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry and retail sectors.
Ascom is headquartered in Baar (Switzerland), has operating businesses in 18 countries and employs around 1,300 people worldwide. Ascom registered shares (ASCN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.
Ascom Group Media Office, Daniel Lack, Senior VP Legal & Communications / IR
+41 41 544 78 10, daniel.lack@ascom.com
Source: Ascom Holding AG
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BAAR, Switzerland, Feb 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascom (SWX:ASCN.SW), a leading provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions for healthcare and enterprise, has announced the introduction of the Ascom Myco 3 smartphone. Part of the Ascom Healthcare Platform, the Ascom Myco 3 smartphone works with software, apps and integrated devices to optimize digital mobile workflows. The Ascom Myco 3 is being unveiled and demonstrated at HiMSS19, the global conference and exhibition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, held February 11-15 in Orlando, Florida.
“This launch marks a significant expansion of our mobility solutions offering,” says Ascom CEO Holger Cordes. “It also underlines our strategic commitment to digital mobile workflow optimization and deep integration in healthcare and other sectors.” The new Ascom Myco 3 smartphone is an Android™ device supported by orchestration software that enables interoperability with Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions and a wide range of alert, task and alarm management systems. The smartphone works with apps and software to transform fragmented data into actionable information—then puts it in the hands of highly mobile staff to help improve efficiency and patient/customer satisfaction. “In short,” adds Cordes, “the Ascom Myco 3 represents a major step forward in our mission to bridge digital communication and coordination gaps in mobile healthcare and enterprise workflows.”
The Ascom Myco 3 is a 5” full HD smartphone that supports workflows in healthcare and other enterprise settings. Google™ certified, the phone provides easy access to the world’s largest app library. The Ascom Myco 3 also features a true hot swappable battery that can be changed without powering down the device or exiting apps. “Our customers,” comments Cordes, “need a smartphone that combines the ease-of-use of the familiar Android OS with enterprise-grade security and reliability—and that integrates smoothly with healthcare and enterprise apps and systems such as EHRs.”
Following its initial unveiling at HiMSS19, the new smartphone will be rolled out at a series of events worldwide during the first half of 2019. “The Ascom Myco 3 is already generating excitement and interest,” says Cordes. “We’re thrilled to be presenting and demonstrating it during the next few months—showing how it works with other elements from our platform solutions to positively impact workflows and productivity for the customers we support in healthcare, industry, retail, hospitality and other sectors.”
Google and Android are trademarks of Google LLC.
Ascom is a global solutions provider focused on healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions. The vision of Ascom is to close digital information gaps allowing for the best possible decisions – anytime and anywhere. Ascom’s mission is to provide mission-critical, real-time solutions for highly mobile, ad hoc, and time-sensitive environments. Ascom uses its unique product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide truly smooth, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry and retail sectors.
Ascom is headquartered in Baar (Switzerland), has operating businesses in 18 countries and employs around 1,300 people worldwide. Ascom registered shares (ASCN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.
Ascom Group Media Office, Daniel Lack, Senior VP Legal & Communications / IR
+41 41 544 78 10, daniel.lack@ascom.com
Source: Ascom Holding AG
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Friday 15 February 2019
HL7 licensed to use world´s most comprehensive healthcare terminology product
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) – SNOMED International and Health Level Seven International (HL7) have officially declared a licence agreement for ‘Free for Use’ Set of SNOMED CT coded concepts for use within the HL7 International Patient Summary (IPS).
The United Kingdom-based SNOMED International is a non-profit organisation which owns and develops SNOMED CT, the world's most comprehensive healthcare terminology product.
IPS document is an electronic health record extract containing essential healthcare information for use in the unscheduled, cross-border care scenario, as well as for local, regional and other care scenarios.
The SNOMED CT-IPS Free Set comprises over 8,000 terms for use in implementation of the HL7 CDA R2 and FHIR IPS Implementation guides word-wide.
Organisations, information systems or mHealth apps creating or receiving an HL7 IPS, may or may not have a SNOMED licence.
For licensed organisations, regions or countries, the SNOMED CT free set enables easier specification of the patient summary requirements and better interoperability.
Meanwhile, for those who are not licensed, the free set only enables them to use the data for care and to store within their EHRs. For some, it may provide a starting point to migrate to SNOMED CT.
The agreement spans five years during which updates to SNOMED CT content will be made in line with SNOMED International’s release schedule.
More information on the HL7 IPS can be obtained on http://international-patient-summary.net/mediawiki/index.php and for details on SNOMED CT IPS Free Set, visit www.snomed.org
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The United Kingdom-based SNOMED International is a non-profit organisation which owns and develops SNOMED CT, the world's most comprehensive healthcare terminology product.
IPS document is an electronic health record extract containing essential healthcare information for use in the unscheduled, cross-border care scenario, as well as for local, regional and other care scenarios.
The SNOMED CT-IPS Free Set comprises over 8,000 terms for use in implementation of the HL7 CDA R2 and FHIR IPS Implementation guides word-wide.
Organisations, information systems or mHealth apps creating or receiving an HL7 IPS, may or may not have a SNOMED licence.
For licensed organisations, regions or countries, the SNOMED CT free set enables easier specification of the patient summary requirements and better interoperability.
Meanwhile, for those who are not licensed, the free set only enables them to use the data for care and to store within their EHRs. For some, it may provide a starting point to migrate to SNOMED CT.
The agreement spans five years during which updates to SNOMED CT content will be made in line with SNOMED International’s release schedule.
More information on the HL7 IPS can be obtained on http://international-patient-summary.net/mediawiki/index.php and for details on SNOMED CT IPS Free Set, visit www.snomed.org
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Thursday 14 February 2019
GOODPACK UNVEILS GLOBAL LABORATORIES AT NEW SINGAPORE HEADQUARTERS
State-of-the-art facilities at Changi District Hub to foster ongoing growth and innovation
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Goodpack Limited, a worldwide leader in the provision of supply chain solutions, today announced the official opening of its Global Technology Laboratories at its newly relocated world headquarters in Singapore’s East Changi District Hub. The Global Labs enable Goodpack to support its customers with a wider array of supply chain solutions and products that are grounded in research and engineering, while the company’s relocation strategically positions Goodpack within minutes of its key partner base as well as Changi Airport.
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190213005928/en/
The establishment of Goodpack’s state-of-the-art technology facility better enables the company to deliver innovative solutions that are integrated with its patented container design. In addition to acting as a center of excellence, the Global Labs serve as a hub for Goodpack’s customer-focused engineers and its partners to explore creative business solutions and opportunities for collaboration.
Eric Grégoire, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Technology is at the core of our business and mission of helping industries transform their logistics solutions to meet the demands of an increasingly global marketplace that emphasizes environmentally sustainable operations. Our new Global Technology Laboratories – located at our brand-new headquarters in Singapore’s Changi District Hub – provides Goodpack with a proprietary tool to deliver enhanced customer engagement. It is a place where we can collaborate with our industry-leading customers to develop tailored and sustainable physical (returnable containers) and digital (track and trace) supply chain solutions.”
For more information please visit www.goodpack.com.
Goodpack Limited is a world leader in the provision of supply chain solutions delivered through a network of strategically located global deports and fleets of intelligent, returnable containers. Goodpack is an innovator in developing safe and cost-efficient transportation and storage solutions for challenging payloads, including natural rubber, food and liquids and specialty industrial goods such as tires and automotive parts. We have team members, operations and depots around the world dedicated to simplifying our customers’ supply chain processes. The Company is headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in 22 countries and operational depots in 31 countries covering six continents.
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Media:
Lester W. Tyra III, +1-281-928-1982
lester.tyra@goodpack.com
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SINGAPORE, Feb 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Goodpack Limited, a worldwide leader in the provision of supply chain solutions, today announced the official opening of its Global Technology Laboratories at its newly relocated world headquarters in Singapore’s East Changi District Hub. The Global Labs enable Goodpack to support its customers with a wider array of supply chain solutions and products that are grounded in research and engineering, while the company’s relocation strategically positions Goodpack within minutes of its key partner base as well as Changi Airport.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190213005928/en/
The establishment of Goodpack’s state-of-the-art technology facility better enables the company to deliver innovative solutions that are integrated with its patented container design. In addition to acting as a center of excellence, the Global Labs serve as a hub for Goodpack’s customer-focused engineers and its partners to explore creative business solutions and opportunities for collaboration.
Eric Grégoire, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Technology is at the core of our business and mission of helping industries transform their logistics solutions to meet the demands of an increasingly global marketplace that emphasizes environmentally sustainable operations. Our new Global Technology Laboratories – located at our brand-new headquarters in Singapore’s Changi District Hub – provides Goodpack with a proprietary tool to deliver enhanced customer engagement. It is a place where we can collaborate with our industry-leading customers to develop tailored and sustainable physical (returnable containers) and digital (track and trace) supply chain solutions.”
For more information please visit www.goodpack.com.
Goodpack Limited is a world leader in the provision of supply chain solutions delivered through a network of strategically located global deports and fleets of intelligent, returnable containers. Goodpack is an innovator in developing safe and cost-efficient transportation and storage solutions for challenging payloads, including natural rubber, food and liquids and specialty industrial goods such as tires and automotive parts. We have team members, operations and depots around the world dedicated to simplifying our customers’ supply chain processes. The Company is headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in 22 countries and operational depots in 31 countries covering six continents.
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Lester W. Tyra III, +1-281-928-1982
lester.tyra@goodpack.com
Source : Goodpack Limited
Wednesday 13 February 2019
IIFL AMC launches first Luxembourg-based UCITS Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) – IIFL Asset Management (IIFL AMC) has launched its first Luxembourg domiciled UCITS Fund, IIFL India Equity Opportunities Fund (IIFL Fund), by virtue of Ashburton India Equity Opportunities Fund merging into IIFL Fund.
Pursuant to this, IIFL Fund has commenced operations with US$75 million in assets under management, effective Jan 29, with IIFL Capital Pte. Ltd., Singapore as investment manager. (US$1 = RM4.08).
IIFL AMC joint chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Anup Maheshwari expressed confidence with fund manager, Jonathan Schiessl’s investment style in high conviction stocks and strong focus on quality to continuously resonate with international investors. It was very complementary to the overall investment philosophy at IIFL AMC, as well, he said.
Meanwhile, Schiessl said in a statement he was very excited to continue managing the merged IIFL Fund under IIFL AMC, noting that with IIFL AMC and its deep understanding of the Indian market, the fund’s clients would benefit immensely.
The IIFL Fund is registered for sale in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Singapore and South Africa.
IIFL AMC is part of IIFL Investment Managers. IIFL AMC refers to licensed asset management activity carried out through its group companies based in Singapore, India and Mauritius.
IIFL AMC is an asset management firm, launched with the objective of providing differentiated investment products suited for market environment.
IIFL India Equity Opportunities Fund is a sub-fund of IIFL Fund – a UCITS in the form of an open-ended investment company incorporated as a société anonyme, domiciled in Luxembourg, structured as an umbrella fund comprising multiple sub-funds.
Further information at https://www.iiflamc.com/international
-- BERNAMA
Pursuant to this, IIFL Fund has commenced operations with US$75 million in assets under management, effective Jan 29, with IIFL Capital Pte. Ltd., Singapore as investment manager. (US$1 = RM4.08).
IIFL AMC joint chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Anup Maheshwari expressed confidence with fund manager, Jonathan Schiessl’s investment style in high conviction stocks and strong focus on quality to continuously resonate with international investors. It was very complementary to the overall investment philosophy at IIFL AMC, as well, he said.
Meanwhile, Schiessl said in a statement he was very excited to continue managing the merged IIFL Fund under IIFL AMC, noting that with IIFL AMC and its deep understanding of the Indian market, the fund’s clients would benefit immensely.
The IIFL Fund is registered for sale in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Singapore and South Africa.
IIFL AMC is part of IIFL Investment Managers. IIFL AMC refers to licensed asset management activity carried out through its group companies based in Singapore, India and Mauritius.
IIFL AMC is an asset management firm, launched with the objective of providing differentiated investment products suited for market environment.
IIFL India Equity Opportunities Fund is a sub-fund of IIFL Fund – a UCITS in the form of an open-ended investment company incorporated as a société anonyme, domiciled in Luxembourg, structured as an umbrella fund comprising multiple sub-funds.
Further information at https://www.iiflamc.com/international
-- BERNAMA
Digital Reasoning investment with Macquarie accelerates expansion to Australia, Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Digital Reasoning, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Language Process Automation and Human Behavioural Insights has announced a strategic investment from the Macquarie Group to accelerate business expansion to Australia and Asia.
According to a statement, Macquarie’s investment is an extension of the Series D-1 US$30 million (US$1 = RM 4.07) funding round that Digital Reasoning completed in March 2018.
“Leading financial institutions are increasingly relying on Digital Reasoning to understand human behaviour through integrated analysis of text, audio, and structured data. The insights we provide mitigate risk, improve revenues, and increase efficiencies,” said Digital Reasoning chief financial officer, Prakash Ramachandran.
“The investment from Macquarie underscores these proficiencies along with our ability to work within regulatory frameworks. We look forward to partnering with them to develop new applications for financial services and support our expansion into Australia and Asia,” he added.
Digital Reasoning will also partner with Macquarie to explore innovative new financial services for its award-winning technology and benefit from Macquarie’s global presence.
The company credits the range and depth of its partnerships with leading global enterprises in financial services and healthcare as fundamental to the development and successful application of its technology.
For more information, visit https://digitalreasoning.com.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday 12 February 2019
JUMIO LAUNCHES FIRST END-TO-END BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION SOLUTION COUPLING IDENTITY PROOFING WITH ONGOING 3D FACE AUTHENTICATION
Jumio Authentication enables users to verify themselves during high-risk transactions and unlock everything from online accounts to rental cars, replacing passwords on any device.
LONDON, Feb 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, today announces the launch of Jumio Authentication. This new video-selfie authentication solution is the first in the market to leverage biometrics for initial identity proofing and ongoing user authentication — creating an online experience that is fast, secure, accurate and easy to use.
This secure and rapid authentication method is ideal for account logins and high-risk scenarios (e.g., logging in from a foreign IP address or authorising high-risk transactions such as wire transfers and online purchases). Secure selfie authentication can also be used to unlock doors (rental cars), self check-in (hotels), e-learning (online test taking) and continuous security (e.g., re-verifying the identity of ride-sharing drivers on a frequent basis).
“As more of our important interactions move online, establishing trust digitally has become critical,” said Stephen Stuut, CEO of Jumio. “Jumio is pioneering selfie-based authentication to allow businesses to leverage biometric user data captured during enrolment and re-verify that data in the future. With our new selfie-based authentication, users are not required to repeat the identity proofing process again — they just take a quick selfie — and as the digital chain of trust grows, so does the security level.”
Biometric authentication is the verification of enough unique human traits to physically prove a user is actually who they claim to be. It offers far greater security than previous step-up methods, such as knowledge-based authentication and multi-factor authentication, which remain vulnerable to imposters, credential phishing, large-scale data breaches, dark web user data dumps and man-in-the middle attacks.
But past attempts at biometric authentication have had their own vulnerabilities, as fraudsters have quickly learned to fool online identity verification solutions with spoofing attacks (e.g. using a photo, video or mask of the authorised person’s face). This is why it’s increasingly imperative to check whether the correct user is physically present during the account set-up (enrolment) process.
To combat this emerging threat, Jumio integrated the world’s first and only iBeta Level 1 and Level 2 Certified anti-spoofing technology, ZoOm® 3D Face Login with TrueLiveness Detection from FaceTec, into its online identity verification suite to capture and process the user’s face images taken from any 2D mobile device camera or webcam. These face frames are then reconstituted to create a 3D face map which contains over 100 times more liveness data than a 2D photo.
With Jumio Authentication, the digital chain of trust starts at enrolment when an online user takes a photo of their government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport or ID card) and then takes a video-selfie, which is instantly analysed via AI to determine that they are living human and not a spoof. The selfie is compared to the picture on the ID document to reliably establish the digital identity of the new user.
Later when the user wants to log into their account or whenever a high-risk transaction occurs, Jumio Authentication allows the user to take another video-selfie (where a new 3D face map is created), which is then compared to the original face map, verifying the user and unlocking the account in seconds.
“Data breaches have put hundreds of millions of personal records and passwords into the hands of fraudsters, but biometric technology, especially face authentication, holds universal promise for solving our user access security challenges,” said Kevin Alan Tussy, CEO of FaceTec. “ZoOm provides Jumio’s customers with 3D face authentication featuring iBeta/NIST Level 1&2 Certified Liveness Detection based on the ISO 30107 standard, making it secure enough to replace passwords, knowledge-based authentication, and even SMS-based two-factor authentication on over 10 billion supported devices.”
In fact, Gartner predicts that “By 2023, identity corroboration hubs will displace existing authentication platforms in over 50% of large and global enterprises.” [Source: Gartner Identity and Access Management Summit, Dec. 4, “Transform User Authentication With a CARTA Approach to Identity Corroboration,” Ant Allan]
Gartner Note: Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Jumio
When identity matters, trust Jumio. Jumio’s mission is to make the internet a safer place by protecting the ecosystems of businesses through cutting-edge online identity verification and authentication services that quickly and accurately connect a person’s online and real-world identities. Jumio’s end-to-end identity verification solutions fight fraud, maintain compliance and onboard good customers faster.
Leveraging advanced technology including augmented intelligence, AI, biometrics, machine learning, certified 3D liveness detection and human review, Jumio helps organizations meet regulatory compliance including KYC, AML and GDPR and definitively establish the digital identity of their customers. Jumio has verified more than 160 million identities issued by over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions. Jumio’s solutions are used by leading companies in the financial services, sharing economy, digital currency, retail, travel and online gaming sectors. Based in Palo Alto, Jumio operates globally with offices in the North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. For more information, please visit www.jumio.com.
Media Contacts
Europe Media Contact
Gemma Lingham
FleishmanHillard Fishburn
gemma.lingham@fhflondon.co.uk
+44-208-618-2812
U.S. Media Contact
Jacquelyn Daane
10Fold Communications
jumio@10fold.com
(734) 277-7006
Note to Editors: FaceTec is the first and only biometric authentication solution provider to achieve Level 1 and Level 2 anti-spoofing results in NIST/NVLAP-certified iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) Testing. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is one of the nation’s oldest physical science laboratories. Following a 100 percent Level 1 anti-spoofing certification in August 2018, the rigorous Level 2 test validates the effectiveness of anti-spoofing Liveness Detection technology against realistic 3D artifacts and masks worn by living human testers. The iBeta PAD certification is the only test guided by the ISO 30107 global biometric testing standard.
Passing the Level 1 and Level 2 PAD tests required ZoOm to successfully stop more than 3,300 spoof attempts over 12 days of rigorous testing with sophisticated attacks using digital and paper photos, high-res video, life-like dolls and realistic latex masks. No spoof attempts were able to fool the system and ZoOm achieved a perfect 100 percent anti-spoofing score over both tests.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c44ac7bf-5cbb-4041-a2c5-8bf4225dc7a0.
SOURCE : Jumio Corp.
LONDON, Feb 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, today announces the launch of Jumio Authentication. This new video-selfie authentication solution is the first in the market to leverage biometrics for initial identity proofing and ongoing user authentication — creating an online experience that is fast, secure, accurate and easy to use.
This secure and rapid authentication method is ideal for account logins and high-risk scenarios (e.g., logging in from a foreign IP address or authorising high-risk transactions such as wire transfers and online purchases). Secure selfie authentication can also be used to unlock doors (rental cars), self check-in (hotels), e-learning (online test taking) and continuous security (e.g., re-verifying the identity of ride-sharing drivers on a frequent basis).
“As more of our important interactions move online, establishing trust digitally has become critical,” said Stephen Stuut, CEO of Jumio. “Jumio is pioneering selfie-based authentication to allow businesses to leverage biometric user data captured during enrolment and re-verify that data in the future. With our new selfie-based authentication, users are not required to repeat the identity proofing process again — they just take a quick selfie — and as the digital chain of trust grows, so does the security level.”
Biometric authentication is the verification of enough unique human traits to physically prove a user is actually who they claim to be. It offers far greater security than previous step-up methods, such as knowledge-based authentication and multi-factor authentication, which remain vulnerable to imposters, credential phishing, large-scale data breaches, dark web user data dumps and man-in-the middle attacks.
But past attempts at biometric authentication have had their own vulnerabilities, as fraudsters have quickly learned to fool online identity verification solutions with spoofing attacks (e.g. using a photo, video or mask of the authorised person’s face). This is why it’s increasingly imperative to check whether the correct user is physically present during the account set-up (enrolment) process.
To combat this emerging threat, Jumio integrated the world’s first and only iBeta Level 1 and Level 2 Certified anti-spoofing technology, ZoOm® 3D Face Login with TrueLiveness Detection from FaceTec, into its online identity verification suite to capture and process the user’s face images taken from any 2D mobile device camera or webcam. These face frames are then reconstituted to create a 3D face map which contains over 100 times more liveness data than a 2D photo.
With Jumio Authentication, the digital chain of trust starts at enrolment when an online user takes a photo of their government-issued ID (driver’s license, passport or ID card) and then takes a video-selfie, which is instantly analysed via AI to determine that they are living human and not a spoof. The selfie is compared to the picture on the ID document to reliably establish the digital identity of the new user.
Later when the user wants to log into their account or whenever a high-risk transaction occurs, Jumio Authentication allows the user to take another video-selfie (where a new 3D face map is created), which is then compared to the original face map, verifying the user and unlocking the account in seconds.
“Data breaches have put hundreds of millions of personal records and passwords into the hands of fraudsters, but biometric technology, especially face authentication, holds universal promise for solving our user access security challenges,” said Kevin Alan Tussy, CEO of FaceTec. “ZoOm provides Jumio’s customers with 3D face authentication featuring iBeta/NIST Level 1&2 Certified Liveness Detection based on the ISO 30107 standard, making it secure enough to replace passwords, knowledge-based authentication, and even SMS-based two-factor authentication on over 10 billion supported devices.”
In fact, Gartner predicts that “By 2023, identity corroboration hubs will displace existing authentication platforms in over 50% of large and global enterprises.” [Source: Gartner Identity and Access Management Summit, Dec. 4, “Transform User Authentication With a CARTA Approach to Identity Corroboration,” Ant Allan]
Gartner Note: Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Jumio
When identity matters, trust Jumio. Jumio’s mission is to make the internet a safer place by protecting the ecosystems of businesses through cutting-edge online identity verification and authentication services that quickly and accurately connect a person’s online and real-world identities. Jumio’s end-to-end identity verification solutions fight fraud, maintain compliance and onboard good customers faster.
Leveraging advanced technology including augmented intelligence, AI, biometrics, machine learning, certified 3D liveness detection and human review, Jumio helps organizations meet regulatory compliance including KYC, AML and GDPR and definitively establish the digital identity of their customers. Jumio has verified more than 160 million identities issued by over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions. Jumio’s solutions are used by leading companies in the financial services, sharing economy, digital currency, retail, travel and online gaming sectors. Based in Palo Alto, Jumio operates globally with offices in the North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. For more information, please visit www.jumio.com.
Media Contacts
Europe Media Contact
Gemma Lingham
FleishmanHillard Fishburn
gemma.lingham@fhflondon.co.uk
+44-208-618-2812
U.S. Media Contact
Jacquelyn Daane
10Fold Communications
jumio@10fold.com
(734) 277-7006
Note to Editors: FaceTec is the first and only biometric authentication solution provider to achieve Level 1 and Level 2 anti-spoofing results in NIST/NVLAP-certified iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) Testing. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is one of the nation’s oldest physical science laboratories. Following a 100 percent Level 1 anti-spoofing certification in August 2018, the rigorous Level 2 test validates the effectiveness of anti-spoofing Liveness Detection technology against realistic 3D artifacts and masks worn by living human testers. The iBeta PAD certification is the only test guided by the ISO 30107 global biometric testing standard.
Passing the Level 1 and Level 2 PAD tests required ZoOm to successfully stop more than 3,300 spoof attempts over 12 days of rigorous testing with sophisticated attacks using digital and paper photos, high-res video, life-like dolls and realistic latex masks. No spoof attempts were able to fool the system and ZoOm achieved a perfect 100 percent anti-spoofing score over both tests.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c44ac7bf-5cbb-4041-a2c5-8bf4225dc7a0.
SOURCE : Jumio Corp.
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