KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- As food contamination and hygiene issues are increasing, it is crucial to raise food safety and hygiene standards by fostering partnerships between regulatory bodies, and industry leaders. Rentokil Initial Malaysia, a global leader in pest control and hygiene, advocates for a closer working relationship with our customers and recently invited them to attend the Pest and Total Hygiene (PATH) workshop with the theme “Strengthening Our Partnership With You”.
In 2019 alone, viral news on poor food safety and pest control were shared on social media, highlighting unhygienic practices are rampant in Malaysia. As stated by the 2019 Global Food Safety Conference, robust food safety culture must extend to every employee, with industry and regulator partnership being the best way to mitigate food safety issues efficiently.
The PATH also worked to connect current industry leaders with prominent regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Health (MOH) and global food safety audit body, AIB International to share on food safety culture and how it positively impacts businesses. AIB stressed that simple food safety programmes are not enough to establish proper food safety culture, rather it is important for all levels in the organisation to advocate for and act as an example for proper sanitation and hand hygiene practices. AIB also highlighted the positive impacts that food safety culture brings to businesses such as increasing morale, productivity and revenue. MOH further reiterated the importance of food safety while sharing an extensive list of best practices in regards to food safety and highlighting how crucial a trusted pest and hygiene management partner is in achieving standards in food safety.
Carol Lam, the Managing Director of RI Malaysia said “At Rentokil Initial, we are always committed to understand your needs and challenges. Through this deep understanding, we can then provide the right and innovative solution that solves your pest & hygiene issues. Our commitment is to continue the dialogue based on partnership and food safety, with the aspiration of connecting them with environmental sustainability, from food integrity to reducing plastic waste.”
PATH workshop was attended by more than 160 participants from over 80 companies, highlighted on how companies need to form close working relationships and share responsibilities with their pest control providers for effective pest management. The main theme centers around how partnering with regulators and adhering to best practices, such as removing food sources to minimise pest attractions coupled with the help of pest control experts, companies can reduce the risk of infestations.
About Rentokil Initial Malaysia
Rentokil Initial Malaysia consists of 2 brands that are focused on providing the best services with nationwide coverage, fast response and expert technical knowledge: Rentokil Pest Control and Initial Hygiene.
Visit http://www.rentokil-initial.com.my to find out how Rentokil Initial Malaysia can add value to different business sectors.
Source: Rentokil Initial Malaysia
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Irene Ooi
Email: irene.ooi@rentokil-initial.com
Tel: 1300 885 911
--BERNAMA
Tuesday 30 April 2019
Monday 29 April 2019
International Horticultural Exhibition sprouts, with INBAR, Meishan city collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Meishan, a city in Sichuan Province of China has partnered with the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) to participate in the International Horticultural Exhibition in Beijing.
Hosted by the Chinese Government, the exhibition which begins today, and ends on Oct 7, marks the highest-level and largest international expo in China this year.
The exhibition offers tourists a feast of wonderful horticulture and gardens and also embodies China's ideal of sharing development achievements with the world and pursuing a green lifestyle.
INBAR Garden is the epitome of this ideal. The highlight of the garden lies in exploiting elements of Meishan to the full.
Meishan is home to Su Dongpo, China's prestigious literary giant and also hailed as ‘Home of Chinese Bamboo Weaving Art’ and ‘International Capital of Bamboo Weaving’.
Themed, ‘Live Green, Live Better’, Meishan and INBAR carry out a range of public events and activities to lively demonstrate the unique and vital role of the bamboo and rattan, in improving living environment and life quality.
INBAR Strategic Partner Division director, Judy Zhu said Meishan was chosen as a partner because it took the initiative to show a new and positive attitude towards opening up, and move towards the international arena, via the bamboo industry.
The gate of the INBAR Garden at the International Horticultural Exhibition and the ‘Fruits Garden’ are all built with Meishan bamboo steel.
Among the more than 3,000 of the world’s bamboo and rattan products exhibited, more than 70 per cent originate from Meishan.
As a traditional competitive industry in Meishan, the Meishan bamboo industry has developed three major brands, namely, bamboo weaving, bamboo paper and bamboo steel.
According to the latest data, the production capacity of Meishan's ‘bamboo paper’ has exceeded 200,000 tonnes, and such products have occupied over 20 per cent of China's domestic market.
-- BERNAMA
Hosted by the Chinese Government, the exhibition which begins today, and ends on Oct 7, marks the highest-level and largest international expo in China this year.
The exhibition offers tourists a feast of wonderful horticulture and gardens and also embodies China's ideal of sharing development achievements with the world and pursuing a green lifestyle.
INBAR Garden is the epitome of this ideal. The highlight of the garden lies in exploiting elements of Meishan to the full.
Meishan is home to Su Dongpo, China's prestigious literary giant and also hailed as ‘Home of Chinese Bamboo Weaving Art’ and ‘International Capital of Bamboo Weaving’.
Themed, ‘Live Green, Live Better’, Meishan and INBAR carry out a range of public events and activities to lively demonstrate the unique and vital role of the bamboo and rattan, in improving living environment and life quality.
INBAR Strategic Partner Division director, Judy Zhu said Meishan was chosen as a partner because it took the initiative to show a new and positive attitude towards opening up, and move towards the international arena, via the bamboo industry.
The gate of the INBAR Garden at the International Horticultural Exhibition and the ‘Fruits Garden’ are all built with Meishan bamboo steel.
Among the more than 3,000 of the world’s bamboo and rattan products exhibited, more than 70 per cent originate from Meishan.
As a traditional competitive industry in Meishan, the Meishan bamboo industry has developed three major brands, namely, bamboo weaving, bamboo paper and bamboo steel.
According to the latest data, the production capacity of Meishan's ‘bamboo paper’ has exceeded 200,000 tonnes, and such products have occupied over 20 per cent of China's domestic market.
-- BERNAMA
Censof, Chainstack enhance govt agencies´ existing centralised process
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Censof Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, Cendee Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic alliance with Chainstack Pte Ltd, collaborating in the blockchain and decentralised application areas, as well as digital and automation solutions.
Both companies will be focusing on projects to enhance the existing centralised process and experience for various ministries and government agencies in Malaysia.
Through this collaboration, Chainstack will be giving Cendee early access to Chainstack Platform as a Service and its upcoming features.
Chainstack will also share its knowledge regarding enterprise blockchain technology and other similar software solutions with Cendee.
Censof Group managing director, Ameer Shaik Mydin said: “Cendee’s core objectives are to deliver impactful blockchain based applications for Malaysia, in particular, the government sector.
“Through this strategic collaboration, Cendee will be able to accelerate its positioning of its blockchain solutions platform.”
Chainstack chief executive officer, Laurent Dedenis said: “We envision a world where modern enterprise infrastructure will incorporate smart contracts and decentralised services in a secure and stable way.”
-- BERNAMA
BPU Holdings CTO appointed chair of Industry Advisory Board for NSF Center
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing (CAC) has appointed BPU Holdings chief technology officer, Carlos Art Nevarez, to chair its Industry Advisory Board (IAB).
As chair of the IAB representing BPU, Nevarez’s responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating prospective and current research projects amongst CAC Members.
Additionally, he serves as BPU’s strategic representative for information technology being developed within the centre.
In the United States, there are over 75 Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers, distributed over 225 university sites and populated by more than 876 industry/government members.
Nevarez is chairing the Advisory Board for the CAC, which is one of 24 centres in the area of information technology, communication and computing.
“As Chair of the IAB, BPU Holdings gets the opportunity to help shape the projects along with other industry leaders such as Dell, Raytheon and The Department of Defence agencies that are members of the centre.
“It is both an honour and responsibility to help steer projects that are not only academically challenging, but commercially viable.”
-- BERNAMA
As chair of the IAB representing BPU, Nevarez’s responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating prospective and current research projects amongst CAC Members.
Additionally, he serves as BPU’s strategic representative for information technology being developed within the centre.
In the United States, there are over 75 Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers, distributed over 225 university sites and populated by more than 876 industry/government members.
Nevarez is chairing the Advisory Board for the CAC, which is one of 24 centres in the area of information technology, communication and computing.
“As Chair of the IAB, BPU Holdings gets the opportunity to help shape the projects along with other industry leaders such as Dell, Raytheon and The Department of Defence agencies that are members of the centre.
“It is both an honour and responsibility to help steer projects that are not only academically challenging, but commercially viable.”
-- BERNAMA
Loomis Sayles strengthens Singapore investment staff, capabilities
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Loomis Sayles Investments Asia Pte Ltd has named Thu Ha Chow as portfolio manager on Asia credit strategies and senior credit strategist for the emerging markets debt team.
She will report to deputy chief investment officer, David Waldman and continue to report to Loomis Sayles Investments Asia Pte Ltd managing director and Loomis Sayles Singapore office head, Paul Ong.
She joins existing emerging markets debt portfolio manager, Elisabeth Colleran in co-managing the Asia Bond Plus strategy, seeking to generate returns by investing in corporate bonds benefiting from the long-term structural growth in Asia.
In addition to Thu Ha’s portfolio management responsibilities, she will also focus on identifying Asian corporate credit investment opportunities across emerging market debt portfolios.
Also in Singapore, Zhi Wei Feng and Jeremy Teng have joined the firm as senior credit research analysts.
Zhi Wei focuses primarily on the Chinese corporate sector, including the property sector while Teng’s coverage concentrates on Asian credits outside of China.
Both report to director of credit research, Chris Gootkind and Ong.
Loomis Sayles recently hired emerging market research analysts in Boston and London to support and expand its research and investing capabilities globally.
-- BERNAMA
She will report to deputy chief investment officer, David Waldman and continue to report to Loomis Sayles Investments Asia Pte Ltd managing director and Loomis Sayles Singapore office head, Paul Ong.
She joins existing emerging markets debt portfolio manager, Elisabeth Colleran in co-managing the Asia Bond Plus strategy, seeking to generate returns by investing in corporate bonds benefiting from the long-term structural growth in Asia.
In addition to Thu Ha’s portfolio management responsibilities, she will also focus on identifying Asian corporate credit investment opportunities across emerging market debt portfolios.
Also in Singapore, Zhi Wei Feng and Jeremy Teng have joined the firm as senior credit research analysts.
Zhi Wei focuses primarily on the Chinese corporate sector, including the property sector while Teng’s coverage concentrates on Asian credits outside of China.
Both report to director of credit research, Chris Gootkind and Ong.
Loomis Sayles recently hired emerging market research analysts in Boston and London to support and expand its research and investing capabilities globally.
-- BERNAMA
Friday 26 April 2019
Moonton begins Mobile Legends' 515 Unite campaign in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Mobile game developer Moonton Shanghai Technology has launched its 515 Unite global campaign, seeking to gather worldwide gamers and introduce the public to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang game.
Beginning April 27 in Singapore, the campaign will use #515Unite #MLBB hashtags and will feature exciting events, carnivals and roadshows to promote Mobile Legends.
Interesting activities have been lined up for all Mobile Legends gamers, e-sport fans and the general public. Among them are customised in-game mode (during campaign period only), a showcase of trailer across all Golden Village cinemas, treasure hunts, and a cosplay competition.
The offline 515 United We Win live event will be held across several locations such as the AMK Hub (Apr 27), Bugis Junction (May 4), Scape (May 11) and City Square Mall (May 19).
The event presents a chance for participants to win merchandise like goodie bags (which includes lanyard & keychain), t-shirt, limited edition Miya Figurine and an EZ-Link Card.
Moonton's regional marketing manager for South-East Asia, Nelson Woon, said e-sport is growing in Singapore and Southeast Asia and Mobile Legends is currently one of the biggest titles in the region.
He added that even the Olympic Council of Asia has realised that the global viewerships and content value for e-sport had overtaken traditional sports, and what follows next would be the revenue comprising sponsorships, content and media rights as well as ticketing and merchandise.
-- BERNAMA
Beginning April 27 in Singapore, the campaign will use #515Unite #MLBB hashtags and will feature exciting events, carnivals and roadshows to promote Mobile Legends.
Interesting activities have been lined up for all Mobile Legends gamers, e-sport fans and the general public. Among them are customised in-game mode (during campaign period only), a showcase of trailer across all Golden Village cinemas, treasure hunts, and a cosplay competition.
The offline 515 United We Win live event will be held across several locations such as the AMK Hub (Apr 27), Bugis Junction (May 4), Scape (May 11) and City Square Mall (May 19).
The event presents a chance for participants to win merchandise like goodie bags (which includes lanyard & keychain), t-shirt, limited edition Miya Figurine and an EZ-Link Card.
Moonton's regional marketing manager for South-East Asia, Nelson Woon, said e-sport is growing in Singapore and Southeast Asia and Mobile Legends is currently one of the biggest titles in the region.
He added that even the Olympic Council of Asia has realised that the global viewerships and content value for e-sport had overtaken traditional sports, and what follows next would be the revenue comprising sponsorships, content and media rights as well as ticketing and merchandise.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 25 April 2019
Toshiba launches 2 three-phase brushless motor controller ICs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has released two, three-phase brushless motor controller ICs, namely ‘TC78B041FNG’ housed in an SSOP30 package and ‘TC78B042FTG’ in a VQFN32 package.
Both adopt InPAC, Toshiba’s original automatic phase adjustment function, to eliminate phase adjustment and achieve high level efficiency at a wide range of motor rotation speeds.
This allows their use with motor drivers of various voltages and current capacities, and they also can be used in combination with intelligent power devices at the output stages.
The use of a sine wave drive system with a smooth current waveform reduces noise, and generates less noise and vibration than motors with a rectangular wave drive system.
TC78B042FTG adopts a VQFN32 (5mm x 5mm x 1mm) package that can be mounted in limited spaces. The popular SSOP30 package is also available as TC78B041FNG.
Toshiba said the controllers, for which mass production had already started, were suited for use in home appliances such as air-conditioners and air purifiers, and industrial equipment.
More details on the products at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com
-- BERNAMA
Both adopt InPAC, Toshiba’s original automatic phase adjustment function, to eliminate phase adjustment and achieve high level efficiency at a wide range of motor rotation speeds.
This allows their use with motor drivers of various voltages and current capacities, and they also can be used in combination with intelligent power devices at the output stages.
The use of a sine wave drive system with a smooth current waveform reduces noise, and generates less noise and vibration than motors with a rectangular wave drive system.
TC78B042FTG adopts a VQFN32 (5mm x 5mm x 1mm) package that can be mounted in limited spaces. The popular SSOP30 package is also available as TC78B041FNG.
Toshiba said the controllers, for which mass production had already started, were suited for use in home appliances such as air-conditioners and air purifiers, and industrial equipment.
More details on the products at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com
-- BERNAMA
E2open, Infineon bag SICC's Best Technological Collaboration Award
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- E2open and Infineon Technologies AG recently received the prestigious Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Award under the Best Technological Collaboration category.
The award was presented at the 2019 SICC Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner by Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, who was the guest of honour.
The collaboration, entitled ‘Global Production Network’, established a platform based on E2open’s Manufacturing Visibility technology for Infineon to achieve global visibility over its manufacturing related supply chains.
“This prestigious SICC award is recognition of what two forward-thinking companies can build together in the pursuit of digital transformation,” said of E2open president and chief executive officer, Michael Farlekas.
“The E2open platform provides the breadth to meet Infineon’s immediate needs, the depth to grow with the company as business processes mature and the agility to accommodate future changes in corporate strategy.”
With the Global Production Network project, both firms have connected former siloed manufacturing and enterprise resource planning systems within its widespread network of internal and external factories.
Automating data exchange between disparate systems will improve productivity by eliminating the manual and labour-intensive processes of consolidating spreadsheets and allowing users to focus only on exceptions.
Moreover, streamlined quality processes will increase profitability, generating higher yields and reducing scrap costs by identifying defects or non-conformances earlier in the production cycle.
The E2open solution enables availability of accurate real-time data to many other Infineon business processes and systems.
-- BERNAMA
The award was presented at the 2019 SICC Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner by Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, who was the guest of honour.
The collaboration, entitled ‘Global Production Network’, established a platform based on E2open’s Manufacturing Visibility technology for Infineon to achieve global visibility over its manufacturing related supply chains.
“This prestigious SICC award is recognition of what two forward-thinking companies can build together in the pursuit of digital transformation,” said of E2open president and chief executive officer, Michael Farlekas.
“The E2open platform provides the breadth to meet Infineon’s immediate needs, the depth to grow with the company as business processes mature and the agility to accommodate future changes in corporate strategy.”
With the Global Production Network project, both firms have connected former siloed manufacturing and enterprise resource planning systems within its widespread network of internal and external factories.
Automating data exchange between disparate systems will improve productivity by eliminating the manual and labour-intensive processes of consolidating spreadsheets and allowing users to focus only on exceptions.
Moreover, streamlined quality processes will increase profitability, generating higher yields and reducing scrap costs by identifying defects or non-conformances earlier in the production cycle.
The E2open solution enables availability of accurate real-time data to many other Infineon business processes and systems.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 24 April 2019
Tuesday 23 April 2019
SILICON VALLEY'S HD MEDICAL, INC. EXPANDS MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH THE ADDITION OF DR. ROSEMARY KU AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
- With Dual Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Dr. Ku Brings Valuable Insights -
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- HD Medical, Inc. of Silicon Valley, CA today announces the expansion of its senior management team with Dr. Rosemary Ku, MD/MBA/MPH joining as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Ku will guide HD Medical’s product vision and roadmap, interface with the FDA, oversee numerous clinical trials as well as contribute to marketing and investor relations.
Dr. Rosemary is a practicing physician at Kaiser Permanente and comes to HD Medical from Lark Health where she served as the Chief Medical Officer focusing on chronic disease management. She previously served as Chief Medical and Strategy Officer for Restore Health and helped build the company from concept through acquisition by Zillion in 2017.
“For-profit companies have typically focused on building new technologies for consumers with both access and willingness to pay. HD Medical is different. HD Medical strives to develop the world's best cardiac screening and monitoring tools for communities that need it the most,” said Dr. Ku, Chief Medical Officer at HD Medical, Inc. “With this mission, the company is rapidly opening new markets at the intersection of social impact and growth in India and rest of Asia through mass screening of children for congenital heart disease. HD Medical is pioneering a model for how companies in Silicon Valley can accelerate the dissemination of life-changing technology to underserved communities while still meeting investor expectations. I'm honored to help drive HD Medical's clinical validation strategy, social impact, and growth,” adds Dr. Ku.
“HD Medical's ability to gather comprehensive cardiovascular data remotely is a game changer in modern healthcare. The potential to intervene before catastrophic events can save lives and maximize the quality of life for those at risk. Dr. Ku will not only help clinically validate HD Medical's existing technology but will also leverage cutting-edge science to develop proprietary tools for the advancement of cardiac care,” said Arvind Thiagarajan, Founder and CEO of HD Medical, Inc.
About HD Medical, Inc.
HD Medical, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based innovator of digital health solutions for AI-enabled detection and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The company delivers its intelligent cardiac care solutions and products globally to medical professionals, hospitals and medical institutions as well as veterinarians through channel partners. For more information please visit www.hdmedicalgroup.com.
Note to editors: HD Steth is a registered trademark of HD Medical, Inc. All other company, organization, product or alliance names mentioned herein remain the property of their respective owners.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190422005512/en/
Contact
Kristi Furrer
HD Medical, Inc.
303.525.0924
kristi@hdmedicalgroup.com
Source : HD Medical
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- HD Medical, Inc. of Silicon Valley, CA today announces the expansion of its senior management team with Dr. Rosemary Ku, MD/MBA/MPH joining as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Ku will guide HD Medical’s product vision and roadmap, interface with the FDA, oversee numerous clinical trials as well as contribute to marketing and investor relations.
Dr. Rosemary is a practicing physician at Kaiser Permanente and comes to HD Medical from Lark Health where she served as the Chief Medical Officer focusing on chronic disease management. She previously served as Chief Medical and Strategy Officer for Restore Health and helped build the company from concept through acquisition by Zillion in 2017.
“For-profit companies have typically focused on building new technologies for consumers with both access and willingness to pay. HD Medical is different. HD Medical strives to develop the world's best cardiac screening and monitoring tools for communities that need it the most,” said Dr. Ku, Chief Medical Officer at HD Medical, Inc. “With this mission, the company is rapidly opening new markets at the intersection of social impact and growth in India and rest of Asia through mass screening of children for congenital heart disease. HD Medical is pioneering a model for how companies in Silicon Valley can accelerate the dissemination of life-changing technology to underserved communities while still meeting investor expectations. I'm honored to help drive HD Medical's clinical validation strategy, social impact, and growth,” adds Dr. Ku.
“HD Medical's ability to gather comprehensive cardiovascular data remotely is a game changer in modern healthcare. The potential to intervene before catastrophic events can save lives and maximize the quality of life for those at risk. Dr. Ku will not only help clinically validate HD Medical's existing technology but will also leverage cutting-edge science to develop proprietary tools for the advancement of cardiac care,” said Arvind Thiagarajan, Founder and CEO of HD Medical, Inc.
About HD Medical, Inc.
HD Medical, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based innovator of digital health solutions for AI-enabled detection and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The company delivers its intelligent cardiac care solutions and products globally to medical professionals, hospitals and medical institutions as well as veterinarians through channel partners. For more information please visit www.hdmedicalgroup.com.
Note to editors: HD Steth is a registered trademark of HD Medical, Inc. All other company, organization, product or alliance names mentioned herein remain the property of their respective owners.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190422005512/en/
Contact
Kristi Furrer
HD Medical, Inc.
303.525.0924
kristi@hdmedicalgroup.com
Source : HD Medical
Monday 22 April 2019
popIn Action: product recommendation service via image recognition technology
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- popIn Inc, an intelligence enhancement services provider recently launched an image recommendation service, popIn Action in 10 countries and regions.
The service is available in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and India.
popIn Action utilises image recognition technology to search an e-commerce website and display similar products from the same website.
It is a service that helps e-commerce users to find the goods they seek by installing a recommendation tool which displays similar products to the item which the user is browsing, or an image being uploaded.
popIn Action is able to show similar goods by assigning colour, shape or material and it can be installed on e-commerce websites easily, without customer purchase history data.
Installing popIn Action, along with a collaborative filtering system recommendation tool that uses customer purchase history, expands purchase options for customers, which can increase purchase intention and lead to actual purchase.
After a special popIn Action tag issued by popIn is installed, popIn creates a custom design and recommendations start displaying.
popIn Action charges after a customer clicks on a recommended image and adds it into their shopping cart. Because the cost of the service is linked to revenue, e-commerce retailers can minimise the risk of installation.
More details at https://action.popin.cc/
-- BERNAMA
The service is available in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and India.
popIn Action utilises image recognition technology to search an e-commerce website and display similar products from the same website.
It is a service that helps e-commerce users to find the goods they seek by installing a recommendation tool which displays similar products to the item which the user is browsing, or an image being uploaded.
popIn Action is able to show similar goods by assigning colour, shape or material and it can be installed on e-commerce websites easily, without customer purchase history data.
Installing popIn Action, along with a collaborative filtering system recommendation tool that uses customer purchase history, expands purchase options for customers, which can increase purchase intention and lead to actual purchase.
After a special popIn Action tag issued by popIn is installed, popIn creates a custom design and recommendations start displaying.
popIn Action charges after a customer clicks on a recommended image and adds it into their shopping cart. Because the cost of the service is linked to revenue, e-commerce retailers can minimise the risk of installation.
More details at https://action.popin.cc/
-- BERNAMA
Friday 19 April 2019
Chance for listeners to get radio IKIM exclusive t-shirt
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Radio Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) listeners would have the chance to get the radio station’s exclusive T-shirt by giving feedback on its programmes from April 15 until May 10.
IKIM (Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia) in a statement today said listeners could give their feedback and answer survey questions at its website at www.ikim.my/kajiselidik.
As one of the platforms to promote the rebranding of Radio IKIM, which was launched on Feb 19, the statement said the station planned to continue the “Ziarah Zohor” programme in July and invited organisations to participate in the programme.
"The Ziarah Zohor programme provides an opportunity for listeners to meet our DJs,” the statement said.
In the first quarter of 2019, it said the Ziarah Zohor programme had been exploring five locations and Mohd Faiz Othman, Datin Mona Jasman, Muhammad Syafiq Mehammad Salleh and Suffian Amrin were among the DJs involved.
-- BERNAMA
IKIM (Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia) in a statement today said listeners could give their feedback and answer survey questions at its website at www.ikim.my/kajiselidik.
As one of the platforms to promote the rebranding of Radio IKIM, which was launched on Feb 19, the statement said the station planned to continue the “Ziarah Zohor” programme in July and invited organisations to participate in the programme.
"The Ziarah Zohor programme provides an opportunity for listeners to meet our DJs,” the statement said.
In the first quarter of 2019, it said the Ziarah Zohor programme had been exploring five locations and Mohd Faiz Othman, Datin Mona Jasman, Muhammad Syafiq Mehammad Salleh and Suffian Amrin were among the DJs involved.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 18 April 2019
Wednesday 17 April 2019
Madison Realty Capital exceeds US$1 billion debt fund target
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC), a New York-based real estate private equity firm, has announced the final closing of Madison Realty Capital Debt Fund IV LP (MRC Debt Fund IV).
The closing of the firm’s fourth institutional real estate debt investment vehicle has been announced by MRC managing principal, Adam Tantleff.
The discretionary private equity fund raised a total of US$1.136 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its original target of US$1 billion. (US$1 = RM4.13)
MRC sourced capital from global investors from the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including public and corporate pension funds, foundations and endowments, family offices and wealth managers.
“As one of the early institutionally-backed private real estate debt funds, we have grown our platform and increased our market share, and our newest fund provides us with over US$4.5 billion of capacity to address the needs of our clients,” said Tantleff.
He also announced that the firm had now completed in excess of US$10 billion in debt and equity transactions since its inception 15 years ago.
MRC Debt Fund IV originates and acquires commercial mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and preferred equity interests.
Previously, Madison Realty Capital Debt Fund III LP, raised a total of US$695 million in capital commitments, substantially exceeding its original goal of US$600 million.
-- BERNAMA
The closing of the firm’s fourth institutional real estate debt investment vehicle has been announced by MRC managing principal, Adam Tantleff.
The discretionary private equity fund raised a total of US$1.136 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its original target of US$1 billion. (US$1 = RM4.13)
MRC sourced capital from global investors from the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, including public and corporate pension funds, foundations and endowments, family offices and wealth managers.
“As one of the early institutionally-backed private real estate debt funds, we have grown our platform and increased our market share, and our newest fund provides us with over US$4.5 billion of capacity to address the needs of our clients,” said Tantleff.
He also announced that the firm had now completed in excess of US$10 billion in debt and equity transactions since its inception 15 years ago.
MRC Debt Fund IV originates and acquires commercial mortgage loans, mezzanine loans and preferred equity interests.
Previously, Madison Realty Capital Debt Fund III LP, raised a total of US$695 million in capital commitments, substantially exceeding its original goal of US$600 million.
-- BERNAMA
Man behind Jumio's triple-digit growth promoted president
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, has promoted Robert Prigge as president, replacing Stephen Stuut who now serves as co-chairman of Jumio’s board of directors.
Prigge, chief revenue officer of Jumio since 2016 and having fuelled the company to achieving triple-digit growth, will now oversee all aspects and guide it through its next phase of innovation and growth.
According to a statement by Jumio’s board of directors, Prigge has been entrusted with making additional investments in creativity, technology and talent to drive continued growth, and enhance Jumio’s proposition to clients and its expanding partner base.
Prigge said he focused on accelerating the innovation, especially in the areas of AI and biometrics and execution that customers needed.
Prior to Jumio, he held various C-level and senior executive positions with a number of high-tech companies such as IBM, Secure Computing, Sterling Commerce, Infrascale and Spruce Finance.
He also led three companies to successful M&A exits and has extensive global experience in building high-octane teams and sustainable operations, including nearly 15 years in Asia.
-- BERNAMA
Prigge, chief revenue officer of Jumio since 2016 and having fuelled the company to achieving triple-digit growth, will now oversee all aspects and guide it through its next phase of innovation and growth.
According to a statement by Jumio’s board of directors, Prigge has been entrusted with making additional investments in creativity, technology and talent to drive continued growth, and enhance Jumio’s proposition to clients and its expanding partner base.
Prigge said he focused on accelerating the innovation, especially in the areas of AI and biometrics and execution that customers needed.
Prior to Jumio, he held various C-level and senior executive positions with a number of high-tech companies such as IBM, Secure Computing, Sterling Commerce, Infrascale and Spruce Finance.
He also led three companies to successful M&A exits and has extensive global experience in building high-octane teams and sustainable operations, including nearly 15 years in Asia.
-- BERNAMA
Korean Red Ginseng takes root in Malaysian delicacies via KGC
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) partnered with international celebrity chef, Anis Nabilah to promote a healthier lifestyle via wholesome easy-to-make recipes of Korean Red Ginseng CheongKwanJang products.
During the event, the media was exposed to various health benefits, and recommended ways to consume Korean Red Ginseng via an interactive presentation by Lee Di Von of VHealth Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Following that, Anis conducted a workshop and demonstration to showcase the unique ways to infuse Korean Red Ginseng into local delicacies.
KGC Global Sales Department manager, Ji-Hwan Kim said the company always explored creative methods to effortlessly instil healthier nutritional habit and lifestyle with its Korean Red Ginseng CheongKwanJang products.
Kim said with the coming fasting month (Ramadan), the event will inspire Muslims to adopt a combination of balanced, nourishing and flavoursome daily diet to stay healthy and energised.
Korean Red Ginseng, one of nature's most prized herbs, has become a rising global health supplement in recent years for its outstanding efficacy in improving fatigue recovery, lowering blood glucose levels and controlling blood pressure.
Taking pride in its history of contributing to people’s health worldwide, KGC has been investing approximately more than US$1.76 million every year on research and development. (US$1 = RM4.13)
KGC was established as Sam-Jeong-Gwa (Ginseng Management division) within the royal palace of Korea’s Daehan Empire in 1899 and CheongKwanJang is the signature brand.
-- BERNAMA
Teledyne e2v new 11Megapixel detector for high-speed applications
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Teledyne e2v, an imaging solutions innovator, has expanded its Lince family of image sensors with a new 11Megapixel detector.
The 11M serves as the higher resolution member to the Lince family of high-speed CMOS image sensors, offering resolutions of 1.3MP, 5MP and 6MP.
Lince11M can be advantageously used for in-line inspection to increase manufacturing throughput, or with strobed lighting for multispectral imaging or multi field (bright field, dark field, backlight) imaging.
The device can also serve as an alternative to line scan sensors to improve defect classification where uniform image sharpness across all directions is critical.
Lince11M takes advantage of the APS-C format and is compatible with standard optics, while its 4K resolution allows users to reduce the number of cameras, helping to lower the total cost of ownership.
More details at https://www.teledyne-e2v.com
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The 11M serves as the higher resolution member to the Lince family of high-speed CMOS image sensors, offering resolutions of 1.3MP, 5MP and 6MP.
Lince11M can be advantageously used for in-line inspection to increase manufacturing throughput, or with strobed lighting for multispectral imaging or multi field (bright field, dark field, backlight) imaging.
The device can also serve as an alternative to line scan sensors to improve defect classification where uniform image sharpness across all directions is critical.
Lince11M takes advantage of the APS-C format and is compatible with standard optics, while its 4K resolution allows users to reduce the number of cameras, helping to lower the total cost of ownership.
More details at https://www.teledyne-e2v.com
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday 16 April 2019
AKWEL announces 2018 annual results
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, automotive and heavy goods vehicle components manufacturer specialising in fluid and mechanism management, has announced its annual results for 2018.
The company has recorded an annual turnover of €1,062.2 million, up 3.7 per cent and 9.4 per cent on a like for like basis and at a constant exchange rate. (€1=RM4.66)
This business growth occurred against the decline of the global automotive market for the first time in 10 years.
AKWEL also recorded EBITDA of €124.6 million and current operating profitability of €77.4 million.
The current operating profitability was adversely affected by the pick-up in growth of recently opened sites in Morocco, Mexico, China and Thailand, and, the continuation of development and industrialisation projects.
The tensions surrounding a number of raw materials and the non-recurring impact of a €23 million provision for warranty returns also affected the profitability.
In a global automotive environment that will remain challenging, AKWEL has set itself to continue supporting its strategic customers in the evolution of their models and optimising its operating conditions throughout this year.
This year will be a consolidation year for the group, which anticipates further business growth, with a return to a positive free cash flow and reaffirms its objective of achieving turnover of around €1.2 billion by 2020.
-- BERNAMA
The company has recorded an annual turnover of €1,062.2 million, up 3.7 per cent and 9.4 per cent on a like for like basis and at a constant exchange rate. (€1=RM4.66)
This business growth occurred against the decline of the global automotive market for the first time in 10 years.
AKWEL also recorded EBITDA of €124.6 million and current operating profitability of €77.4 million.
The current operating profitability was adversely affected by the pick-up in growth of recently opened sites in Morocco, Mexico, China and Thailand, and, the continuation of development and industrialisation projects.
The tensions surrounding a number of raw materials and the non-recurring impact of a €23 million provision for warranty returns also affected the profitability.
In a global automotive environment that will remain challenging, AKWEL has set itself to continue supporting its strategic customers in the evolution of their models and optimising its operating conditions throughout this year.
This year will be a consolidation year for the group, which anticipates further business growth, with a return to a positive free cash flow and reaffirms its objective of achieving turnover of around €1.2 billion by 2020.
-- BERNAMA
Former high-flying CEO Tom Horton joins Global Infrastructure Partners
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent global infrastructure investor has appointed Tom Horton as the company’s partner.
Horton was American Airlines former chairman and chief executive officer, having led the airline through a successful restructuring and turnaround, culminating in a merger with US Airways to create the world's largest airline.
“Tom’s broad knowledge base within air transportation, in addition to his strategic vision and high-level industry relationships provide GIP with an opportunity to deepen our sector knowledge and access across our transportation and energy verticals,” said GIP chairman and managing partner, Adebayo Ogunlesi.
Meanwhile, Horton said: “High quality infrastructure is a top priority for businesses, governments and communities around the world. I look forward to joining forces with a leader in worldwide infrastructure investing to help expand opportunities and create value for our investors.”
GIP has offices in New York, London and Mumbai, with an affiliate in Sydney and portfolio company operations headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, contact www.global-infra.com.
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Horton was American Airlines former chairman and chief executive officer, having led the airline through a successful restructuring and turnaround, culminating in a merger with US Airways to create the world's largest airline.
“Tom’s broad knowledge base within air transportation, in addition to his strategic vision and high-level industry relationships provide GIP with an opportunity to deepen our sector knowledge and access across our transportation and energy verticals,” said GIP chairman and managing partner, Adebayo Ogunlesi.
Meanwhile, Horton said: “High quality infrastructure is a top priority for businesses, governments and communities around the world. I look forward to joining forces with a leader in worldwide infrastructure investing to help expand opportunities and create value for our investors.”
GIP has offices in New York, London and Mumbai, with an affiliate in Sydney and portfolio company operations headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, contact www.global-infra.com.
-- BERNAMA
Monday 15 April 2019
Indonesia's PT Asahimas Flat Glass begins commercial production at Cikampek plant
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- AGC group's Indonesian company, PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk (AMG) has began operating a mirror line at its Cikampek plant in the first quarter of 2019.
AMG is part of the global AGC group which was established as a joint venture in 1973 between Asahi Glass Co Ltd (Japanese glass manufacturer) and PT Rodamas (an Indonesian distributor of glass and related consumer goods).
The operations follow the launch of its new float furnace and mass production on its new magnetron sputtering coater in the third quarter of 2018, marking another milestone in AGC's glass footprints in Asia.
With the integrated, state-of-the-art float glass furnace, magnetron coating line and mirror line, AMG offers a single source for a wide variety of specialty glass products and solutions catering to different market needs across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The new magnetron coater with cutting-edge AGC-Interpane Europe technology is capable of delivering excellent products of solar control, high performance and spectrally selective glass in jumbo size up to six metres.
A series of high-performance coatings, T-Sunlux and Stopray targeted at residential and commercial segments for APAC markets is launched progressively, according to a statement.
T-Sunlux is a temperable magnetron-coated glass with a durable coating, while Stopray is high-performance magnetron-coated glass which gives excellent selectivity with a neutral appearance.
The new mirror line is a big step for AMG as it enhances its product line-up with the launch of Mirox MNGE (Mirox New Generation Ecological Mirrors), manufactured with patented AGC Europe technology and the same optimum levels of quality and service.
-- BERNAMA
Friday 12 April 2019
ICC, Perlin collaborate for members blockchain adoption
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is working closely with Perlin, a leading distributed ledger company, supporting blockchain adoption among the 45 million member businesses it represents in over 130 countries.
As part of its 100-year anniversary, the global initiative will support ICC’s vast member base to take full advantage of next-generation blockchain technology.
The ICC will help connect Perlin to its vast member pool, which includes most national chambers of commerce and direct membership from companies including Amazon, Coca Cola, Fedex, McDonalds and PayPal.
Perlin will join the ICC as an official technology partner, offering free access to its blockchain platform during the early stages of the project, with an initial focus on practical, efficient and scalable blockchain traceability and transparency systems for value chains.
Both ICC and Perlin believe the adoption of blockchain-based technology is better positioned now than ever before to support positive disruptive changes for both large-scale enterprises to medium businesses with significantly smaller budgets.
In addition to the blockchain partnership, the ICC and Perlin work together to advance regional initiatives positioning Singapore as a hub for industry innovation and excellence.
More information on the ICC and Perlin at https://iccwbo.org/ and https://www.perlin.net/ , respectively.
-- BERNAMA
As part of its 100-year anniversary, the global initiative will support ICC’s vast member base to take full advantage of next-generation blockchain technology.
The ICC will help connect Perlin to its vast member pool, which includes most national chambers of commerce and direct membership from companies including Amazon, Coca Cola, Fedex, McDonalds and PayPal.
Perlin will join the ICC as an official technology partner, offering free access to its blockchain platform during the early stages of the project, with an initial focus on practical, efficient and scalable blockchain traceability and transparency systems for value chains.
Both ICC and Perlin believe the adoption of blockchain-based technology is better positioned now than ever before to support positive disruptive changes for both large-scale enterprises to medium businesses with significantly smaller budgets.
In addition to the blockchain partnership, the ICC and Perlin work together to advance regional initiatives positioning Singapore as a hub for industry innovation and excellence.
More information on the ICC and Perlin at https://iccwbo.org/ and https://www.perlin.net/ , respectively.
-- BERNAMA
Eucalyptus producer Suzano expands Eucafluff sales in Europe, Asia, US
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Suzano, the world´s foremost producer of eucalyptus pulp and eucalyptus fluff has increased Eucafluff sales in the European, Asian, and United States (US) markets.
Currently, 86 per cent of Eucafluff sales are made overseas, with 32 per cent sold in Asia, according to a statement.
“We are committed to improving the quality and performance of our clients' end products and this has reflected in the global partnerships we have achieved (over) the past few months,” said Suzano executive manager (Business Unit), Alexandre Corrêa.
Eucafluff is the only eucalyptus-based fluff pulp sold worldwide and used in personal hygiene items such as diapers and sanitary napkins. It is considered a reference to innovation and sustainability and has been approved by major global manufacturers.
The eucalyptus fiber provides higher liquid absorption and retention at product cores and greater comfort and discretion to the users, in the case of application in incontinence pants.
Since the inception of Suzano, a merger between Suzano Papel e Celulose and Fibria, the company has invested in innovative and unique solutions, seeking the substitution of raw materials of fossil origin for other sources of renewable origin.
For more information, contact http://www.suzano.com.br.
-- BERNAMA
Currently, 86 per cent of Eucafluff sales are made overseas, with 32 per cent sold in Asia, according to a statement.
“We are committed to improving the quality and performance of our clients' end products and this has reflected in the global partnerships we have achieved (over) the past few months,” said Suzano executive manager (Business Unit), Alexandre Corrêa.
Eucafluff is the only eucalyptus-based fluff pulp sold worldwide and used in personal hygiene items such as diapers and sanitary napkins. It is considered a reference to innovation and sustainability and has been approved by major global manufacturers.
The eucalyptus fiber provides higher liquid absorption and retention at product cores and greater comfort and discretion to the users, in the case of application in incontinence pants.
Since the inception of Suzano, a merger between Suzano Papel e Celulose and Fibria, the company has invested in innovative and unique solutions, seeking the substitution of raw materials of fossil origin for other sources of renewable origin.
For more information, contact http://www.suzano.com.br.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 11 April 2019
BENCHMARK MINERALS HIRES SQM EXECUTIVE TO EXPAND ITS LITHIUM AND EV SUPPLY CHAIN ADVISORY TEAM
José Hofer joins Benchmark Mineral Intelligence as Senior Analyst in Benchmark Minerals' Forecast & Consultancy Division
London, April 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Benchmark Minerals) is delighted to announce that José Hofer has joined from SQM, one of the world’s foremost lithium producers, and has been appointed Senior Analyst – Forecasting.
José was previously Business Intelligence Manager for SQM, based in Santiago, Chile.
At Benchmark Minerals, José will be responsible for our growing portfolio of quarterly forecasting subscriptions that presently include lithium, cobalt and graphite and will soon include a wider spread of critical electric vehicle (EV) and battery raw materials including nickel, copper, and manganese.
José Hofer said:
“Benchmark has taken the lead in bringing people with industry experience to their team and I look forward to being a part of this.”
“I have spent years working on lithium ion battery research and market intelligence at SQM and the Critical Materials Institute in Chile. I feel very passionate about it and I am up to the challenge.”
“It was clear from working within the industry that Benchmark Minerals is a special company in this space with outstanding people and I am truly positive about its eminent role along the entire electric vehicle supply chain in the coming years.”
Andy Leyland, Head of Benchmark Minerals’ Forecast & Consultancy Division, said:
“José brings leading industry experience to Benchmark Minerals at a time when the lithium sector is about to face its biggest challenge yet: financing and bringing online over 1.2m tonnes LCE of consistent battery-grade material over the coming decade.”
“This is another step in the growth of our Forecast & Consultancy Division as the team continue to deliver a range of lenders market reports, strategic workshops and input to feasibility studies, not just in raw materials, but along the entire lithium ion to electric vehicle supply chain.”
Simon Moores, Managing Director, commented:
“Having someone of the calibre of José eager to join the Benchmark Team is a sign of how far we have come in four years."
“Our world-class, specialist focus on the lithium ion to EV supply chain back in 2014 was deemed too niche for the major publishers. Now, the entire commodity price data and research industry is heading down the path that has been cut by our special team – they are all reading from the Benchmark Playbook.
“José adds true industry-expertise which allows us to double down on our number one position in the lithium, battery and EV sectors. While he will focus on forecasting, his specialist knowledge across the supply chain and involvement with the entire Benchmark team will add to our lithium price assessments as they evolve from a reference to a benchmark price in industry contracts.”
“Our special team has just got that little bit more special today and I am delighted to have José with us.”
ABOUT BENCHMARK MINERAL INTELLIGENCE
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Benchmark Minerals) is the world’s leading voice and most trusted provider of data and advisory services in the lithium ion battery and electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Benchmark Minerals is globally known for setting the lithium industry’s reference price which is relied upon to negotiate contracts between actors in the industry, including lithium extraction operators, cathode manufacturers, battery cell producers and automotive OEMs. The Company also produces regular price assessments on cobalt chemicals and graphite anode and also tracks lithium ion megafactory capacity build out.
Benchmark Minerals also provides Forecasting & Consultancy services that are relied upon by a wide range of customers, from governments, electronics manufacturers, EV makers, battery cell producers, and mining companies. Premium Quarterly Forecast reports are provided for the lithium, cobalt and graphite industries, including cost curves and a fully linked supply and demand model allowing easy scenario analysis.
Our single-client advisory services provide actionable and implementable recommendations in the form of supply chain workshops, lenders market reports and input to feasibility studies.
To complement its publishing activities, Benchmark Minerals has created the industry’s leading platform to discuss the subject – The Benchmark World Tour. Starting in 2015, the annual series offers free investment and industry seminars, and has grown to 17 cities in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
Benchmark Minerals also hosts an industry gathering for the lithium ion supply chain in Q4 of each year. Benchmark Minerals Week consists of two main conferences, Graphite & Anodes and Cathodes, and is the world’s meeting place to negotiate deals and network.
Benchmark Minerals’ data, insight, and understanding of the subject is unrivalled, as witnessed by repeat testimony to the US Senate in 2017 and 2019. In addition, Benchmark Minerals has been invited to give guest lectures at the University of Oxford, Stanford University, the Royal Institution, and advised the UK Government.
The EV and battery cell supply chain is Benchmark Minerals’ sole focus and speciality.
www.benchmarkminerals.com
info@benchmarkminerals.com
Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Limited
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=34292
London, April 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Benchmark Minerals) is delighted to announce that José Hofer has joined from SQM, one of the world’s foremost lithium producers, and has been appointed Senior Analyst – Forecasting.
José was previously Business Intelligence Manager for SQM, based in Santiago, Chile.
At Benchmark Minerals, José will be responsible for our growing portfolio of quarterly forecasting subscriptions that presently include lithium, cobalt and graphite and will soon include a wider spread of critical electric vehicle (EV) and battery raw materials including nickel, copper, and manganese.
José Hofer said:
“Benchmark has taken the lead in bringing people with industry experience to their team and I look forward to being a part of this.”
“I have spent years working on lithium ion battery research and market intelligence at SQM and the Critical Materials Institute in Chile. I feel very passionate about it and I am up to the challenge.”
“It was clear from working within the industry that Benchmark Minerals is a special company in this space with outstanding people and I am truly positive about its eminent role along the entire electric vehicle supply chain in the coming years.”
Andy Leyland, Head of Benchmark Minerals’ Forecast & Consultancy Division, said:
“José brings leading industry experience to Benchmark Minerals at a time when the lithium sector is about to face its biggest challenge yet: financing and bringing online over 1.2m tonnes LCE of consistent battery-grade material over the coming decade.”
“This is another step in the growth of our Forecast & Consultancy Division as the team continue to deliver a range of lenders market reports, strategic workshops and input to feasibility studies, not just in raw materials, but along the entire lithium ion to electric vehicle supply chain.”
Simon Moores, Managing Director, commented:
“Having someone of the calibre of José eager to join the Benchmark Team is a sign of how far we have come in four years."
“Our world-class, specialist focus on the lithium ion to EV supply chain back in 2014 was deemed too niche for the major publishers. Now, the entire commodity price data and research industry is heading down the path that has been cut by our special team – they are all reading from the Benchmark Playbook.
“José adds true industry-expertise which allows us to double down on our number one position in the lithium, battery and EV sectors. While he will focus on forecasting, his specialist knowledge across the supply chain and involvement with the entire Benchmark team will add to our lithium price assessments as they evolve from a reference to a benchmark price in industry contracts.”
“Our special team has just got that little bit more special today and I am delighted to have José with us.”
ABOUT BENCHMARK MINERAL INTELLIGENCE
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Benchmark Minerals) is the world’s leading voice and most trusted provider of data and advisory services in the lithium ion battery and electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Benchmark Minerals is globally known for setting the lithium industry’s reference price which is relied upon to negotiate contracts between actors in the industry, including lithium extraction operators, cathode manufacturers, battery cell producers and automotive OEMs. The Company also produces regular price assessments on cobalt chemicals and graphite anode and also tracks lithium ion megafactory capacity build out.
Benchmark Minerals also provides Forecasting & Consultancy services that are relied upon by a wide range of customers, from governments, electronics manufacturers, EV makers, battery cell producers, and mining companies. Premium Quarterly Forecast reports are provided for the lithium, cobalt and graphite industries, including cost curves and a fully linked supply and demand model allowing easy scenario analysis.
Our single-client advisory services provide actionable and implementable recommendations in the form of supply chain workshops, lenders market reports and input to feasibility studies.
To complement its publishing activities, Benchmark Minerals has created the industry’s leading platform to discuss the subject – The Benchmark World Tour. Starting in 2015, the annual series offers free investment and industry seminars, and has grown to 17 cities in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.
Benchmark Minerals also hosts an industry gathering for the lithium ion supply chain in Q4 of each year. Benchmark Minerals Week consists of two main conferences, Graphite & Anodes and Cathodes, and is the world’s meeting place to negotiate deals and network.
Benchmark Minerals’ data, insight, and understanding of the subject is unrivalled, as witnessed by repeat testimony to the US Senate in 2017 and 2019. In addition, Benchmark Minerals has been invited to give guest lectures at the University of Oxford, Stanford University, the Royal Institution, and advised the UK Government.
The EV and battery cell supply chain is Benchmark Minerals’ sole focus and speciality.
www.benchmarkminerals.com
info@benchmarkminerals.com
Source: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Limited
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TOMI implements SteraMist into Missouri's Pfizer facility
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (TOMI) today announced that SteraMist® implemented an iHP® Custom Build-In System to a newly-constructed Pfizer Inc. facility at Chesterfield in Missouri, United States (US).
TOMI utilises its premier Binary Ionization Technology® (BIT™) platform through the manufacturing, licensing, servicing and selling of its SteraMist® brand of products - a hydrogen peroxide-based mist and fog.
SteraMist is currently being used in multiple Pfizer facilities in the US, demonstrating a strong partnership and limiting the spread of dangerous pathogens.
Approximately 295,000 square feet, the Chesterfield facility houses BioTherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences group, a building for potential new medicine research and development.
This SteraMist iHP Custom Build-In System will be used on a daily basis to ensure total disinfection/decontamination.
SteraMist systems were installed in four clean room cGMP suites, a total of 20 ceiling-mounted SteraMist applicators connected to dual generator control cabinets, programmed to run one or all applicators simultaneously.
The system uses 55 gallon BIT solution drum and includes an E-stop button, custom-programmed HMI with clock times, H2O2 sensing and PDF compliant result reports.
TOMI chief operating officer, Elissa Shane expressed excitement on the partnership with Pfizer as it continues to expand into their facilities.
“SteraMist is a perfect fit for pharmaceutical companies with the quick and high efficacy solution that iHP technology offers.”
TOMI is a global company specialising in disinfection and decontamination essentials. Meanwhile, Pfizer’s global portfolio includes medicines and vaccines as well as many of the world's best-known consumer healthcare products.
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TOMI utilises its premier Binary Ionization Technology® (BIT™) platform through the manufacturing, licensing, servicing and selling of its SteraMist® brand of products - a hydrogen peroxide-based mist and fog.
SteraMist is currently being used in multiple Pfizer facilities in the US, demonstrating a strong partnership and limiting the spread of dangerous pathogens.
Approximately 295,000 square feet, the Chesterfield facility houses BioTherapeutics Pharmaceutical Sciences group, a building for potential new medicine research and development.
This SteraMist iHP Custom Build-In System will be used on a daily basis to ensure total disinfection/decontamination.
SteraMist systems were installed in four clean room cGMP suites, a total of 20 ceiling-mounted SteraMist applicators connected to dual generator control cabinets, programmed to run one or all applicators simultaneously.
The system uses 55 gallon BIT solution drum and includes an E-stop button, custom-programmed HMI with clock times, H2O2 sensing and PDF compliant result reports.
TOMI chief operating officer, Elissa Shane expressed excitement on the partnership with Pfizer as it continues to expand into their facilities.
“SteraMist is a perfect fit for pharmaceutical companies with the quick and high efficacy solution that iHP technology offers.”
TOMI is a global company specialising in disinfection and decontamination essentials. Meanwhile, Pfizer’s global portfolio includes medicines and vaccines as well as many of the world's best-known consumer healthcare products.
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KPMG'S CONSUMER LOSS BAROMETER HIGHLIGHTS DISCONNECT IN THE EVENT OF A DATA BREACH
Latest KPMG report reveals mismatch between consumer expectations and security executive priorities
PETALING JAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The continuous evolution of digital transformation is outstripping the pace of cybersecurity in organizations. As a result, we’re witnessing a fundamental disconnect between consumer expectations and concerns, and the ability of organizations to meet those expectations, according to KPMG’s Consumer Loss Barometer report.
The global survey of more than 2,000 consumers and 1,800 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) was conducted to assess whether there has been a shift in consumer expectations regarding digital trust, and whether organizations are placing the consumer’s security front and centre of their digital product offerings.
KPMG’s study found that consumers continue to have reservations about the possible misuse of their private details, with 69% of consumers globally reported concerns about their technology being compromised. In particular, respondents from Malaysia are most concerned about apps (95%), Wi-Fi (82%) and cloud (77%) being compromised. It was further discovered that 49% of consumers from Malaysia said they have had their financial information compromised, higher than the global average of 37%.
On the matter of trust in social media and cloud platforms, 48% of consumers in Malaysia indicated they limit the amount of personal data stored online due to security and privacy concerns. Moreover, 45% indicated that they would like companies and organizations they interact with to disclose measures taken to protect their privacy and security.
On the other hand, two-thirds of CISOs say they prioritize financial loss and reputational risk over the impact on customer trust. According to the Executive Director of KPMG’s Emerging Tech Risk and Cyber unit in Malaysia, Ubaid Mustafa Qadiri, the mismatch between consumer expectations and security executive priorities is a grave concern.
“It’s clear that organizations are still prioritizing their bottom line ahead of consumer expectations and concerns, despite the opportunity to use effective cybersecurity strategy to build consumer confidence and engagement. Companies should not wait until an incident occurs to act; in times of crises, consumer trust will be lost,” Ubaid cautioned.
Apologies are not sufficient
In the event of a breach, consumers prefer compensation (42%) and proof of a fix (35%) over an apology (24%). Conversely, CISOs say they would prioritize an apology over provision of those details (47% and 8% respectively).
Ubaid commented, “As technology innovation progresses, consumers are revising upward their expectations on how organizations deliver digital products and services, and expect security as integral to their digital experience. The gap in expectations between consumers and enterprises offers a tremendous opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to redesign their relationship with their customers, putting trust at the centre of how they do business. For organizations that have prioritized on building their cyber resilience capabilities, now is the time to extend this message to their customers.”
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Other notable global findings:
— Value within the organization: The vast majority (83%) of CISO respondents brief their board on at least a quarterly or semi-annual basis, demonstrating that executives now rate cybersecurity threats as a significant risk to organizational growth. But when cyber is omitted from the digital business value chain, a trust ecosystem is not delivered and a significant commercial opportunity is missed.
— Mobile technologies: 75% of consumers said they were concerned about theft or misuse of personal information collected by their mobile device. Mobile device makers and network providers can differentiate themselves by building consumer trust in digital channels for such sectors as healthcare and banking, not just in the mobile products and services they provide.
— Shared responsibility: Almost half (47%) of consumers believe that their financial institution should have full or joint authority for ensuring that mobile devices used for banking are secured. Whether or not financial institutions regard it as their responsibility, they need to show they take the security of their customer’s information seriously, both in their clients’ interactions with them and their clients’ broader security needs.
To read KPMG’s report and view statistics out of Malaysia, visit www.kpmg.com.my/ConsumerLossBarometer
About the survey
The data published in this report are based on a survey of 1,802 CISOs (or equivalent) in 24 markets, across 12 industries. The respondents were from companies with annual revenues between US$100 million to US$10 billion or more. Consumer data was based on a survey of 2,151 consumers in 24 markets including Malaysia. The sample included all age categories, with a higher percentage of Millennials and Gen Xers, as well as being diversified by gender.
About KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn. Bhd., a company incorporated under Malaysian law, is a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
SOURCE : KPMG PLT
PETALING JAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The continuous evolution of digital transformation is outstripping the pace of cybersecurity in organizations. As a result, we’re witnessing a fundamental disconnect between consumer expectations and concerns, and the ability of organizations to meet those expectations, according to KPMG’s Consumer Loss Barometer report.
The global survey of more than 2,000 consumers and 1,800 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) was conducted to assess whether there has been a shift in consumer expectations regarding digital trust, and whether organizations are placing the consumer’s security front and centre of their digital product offerings.
KPMG’s study found that consumers continue to have reservations about the possible misuse of their private details, with 69% of consumers globally reported concerns about their technology being compromised. In particular, respondents from Malaysia are most concerned about apps (95%), Wi-Fi (82%) and cloud (77%) being compromised. It was further discovered that 49% of consumers from Malaysia said they have had their financial information compromised, higher than the global average of 37%.
On the matter of trust in social media and cloud platforms, 48% of consumers in Malaysia indicated they limit the amount of personal data stored online due to security and privacy concerns. Moreover, 45% indicated that they would like companies and organizations they interact with to disclose measures taken to protect their privacy and security.
On the other hand, two-thirds of CISOs say they prioritize financial loss and reputational risk over the impact on customer trust. According to the Executive Director of KPMG’s Emerging Tech Risk and Cyber unit in Malaysia, Ubaid Mustafa Qadiri, the mismatch between consumer expectations and security executive priorities is a grave concern.
“It’s clear that organizations are still prioritizing their bottom line ahead of consumer expectations and concerns, despite the opportunity to use effective cybersecurity strategy to build consumer confidence and engagement. Companies should not wait until an incident occurs to act; in times of crises, consumer trust will be lost,” Ubaid cautioned.
Apologies are not sufficient
In the event of a breach, consumers prefer compensation (42%) and proof of a fix (35%) over an apology (24%). Conversely, CISOs say they would prioritize an apology over provision of those details (47% and 8% respectively).
Ubaid commented, “As technology innovation progresses, consumers are revising upward their expectations on how organizations deliver digital products and services, and expect security as integral to their digital experience. The gap in expectations between consumers and enterprises offers a tremendous opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to redesign their relationship with their customers, putting trust at the centre of how they do business. For organizations that have prioritized on building their cyber resilience capabilities, now is the time to extend this message to their customers.”
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Other notable global findings:
— Value within the organization: The vast majority (83%) of CISO respondents brief their board on at least a quarterly or semi-annual basis, demonstrating that executives now rate cybersecurity threats as a significant risk to organizational growth. But when cyber is omitted from the digital business value chain, a trust ecosystem is not delivered and a significant commercial opportunity is missed.
— Mobile technologies: 75% of consumers said they were concerned about theft or misuse of personal information collected by their mobile device. Mobile device makers and network providers can differentiate themselves by building consumer trust in digital channels for such sectors as healthcare and banking, not just in the mobile products and services they provide.
— Shared responsibility: Almost half (47%) of consumers believe that their financial institution should have full or joint authority for ensuring that mobile devices used for banking are secured. Whether or not financial institutions regard it as their responsibility, they need to show they take the security of their customer’s information seriously, both in their clients’ interactions with them and their clients’ broader security needs.
To read KPMG’s report and view statistics out of Malaysia, visit www.kpmg.com.my/ConsumerLossBarometer
About the survey
The data published in this report are based on a survey of 1,802 CISOs (or equivalent) in 24 markets, across 12 industries. The respondents were from companies with annual revenues between US$100 million to US$10 billion or more. Consumer data was based on a survey of 2,151 consumers in 24 markets including Malaysia. The sample included all age categories, with a higher percentage of Millennials and Gen Xers, as well as being diversified by gender.
About KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn. Bhd.
KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Sdn. Bhd., a company incorporated under Malaysian law, is a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
SOURCE : KPMG PLT
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