Tuesday, 27 February 2024
TDCX TO REVEAL FOURTH QUARTER, FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS
In a statement, TDCX said the earnings press release will be available at its investor relations website and the company will not host a conference call to discuss the results.
The special committee of TDCX’s board of directors, which was formed to consider the previously announced preliminary non-binding proposal letter from the company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Laurent Junique with assistance from its financial and legal advisors, is in the process of evaluating the proposal letter and any potential alternative transactions involving TDCX.
Headquartered in Singapore, TDCX helps clients achieve their customer experience aspirations by harnessing technology, human intelligence and its global footprint.
It employs more than 17,800 employees across 30 campuses globally, specifically in Brazil, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia, among others.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 23 February 2024
MALAYSIA'S ENERGAS INSURANCE RATED EXCELLENT - AM BEST
According to AM Best in a statement, the outlook of these credit ratings (ratings) is negative.
The ratings reflect Energas’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
In addition, the ratings factor in the neutral impact from the parent, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), which is the national oil and gas company of Malaysia.
Energas’ balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, which is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term.
The company’s investment portfolio was viewed by AM Best as conservative, with a majority of investments allocated to cash and deposits, and the remainder invested in good quality government and corporate bonds.
Capital requirements arising from underwriting risks are viewed to be low given the company’s low net underwriting leverage, though the accumulation of high severity losses from multiple policies may still lead to moderate balance sheet volatility.
AM Best views Energas’ operating performance as strong, supported by its five-year average combined ratio of 68.4 per cent (2018-2022). The company’s net underwriting margins have historically benefitted from favourable reinsurance commission income and low management expenses relative to net earned premium.
The credit rating agency considers the company’s business profile as neutral. As a single-parent captive to PETRONAS, Energas benefits from business access to the group’s insurance risks.
However, its underwriting portfolio shows concentration by line of business and geography, with a significant focus on upstream and downstream energy risks located in Malaysia.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 22 February 2024
OPENGEAR’S ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION FOR IT PROFESSIONALS TO MANAGE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURES
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Opengear, a provider of secure and Smart Out of Band management solutions and a Digi International Inc company, has launched its enhanced Technical Certification Program.
The programme aimed at empowering information technology (IT) professionals and network engineers in the Opengear network of channel and distribution organisations with comprehensive technical expertise to address evolving network challenges on the First Day, Worst Day, and Every Day.
“Opengear's channel plays a pivotal role in our market success. We are therefore thrilled to introduce our comprehensive Technical Certification Program, which is tailored to meet specific needs and empower our valued channel organisations.
“Equipping them with in-depth knowledge of Opengear’s solutions aligns with our continued commitment to helping them deliver enhanced value to their end customers, a cornerstone of our business philosophy,” said its Vice President of Sales, Americas, Tracy Collins in a statement.
Meanwhile, its Director, Sales Engineering, Americas, Dan Baxter said designed exclusively for the technical talents within its channel community, the programme is more than just training but a commitment to elevating technical excellence.
“This programme provides our channel technical community with technical resources and the certification they deserve, fostering expertise that benefits both their personal growth and the success of the entire team,” he said.
Developed by Opengear's channel engineers, the programme is a robust e-learning initiative designed specifically to equip solution architects and sales engineers with the skills needed to manage the toughest network challenges.
Directly tackling key industry issues, the new programme provides end-to-end education and training, enabling participants to gain deeper product knowledge and understanding of Opengear's solutions.
The programme certification empowers channel organisations with a competitive advantage, fostering successful and efficient deployments of Opengear solutions.
Features and benefits of the Opengear Technical Certification Program include equipping professionals with the technical education and expertise; focusing on real-world scenarios to ensure practical application; and facilitating learning and certification regardless of geographical location.
-- BERNAMA
Igor Beckerman Joins Jumio As Chief Financial Officer
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Jumio, the provider of automated, end-to-end identity verification, risk assessment and compliance solutions, has announced the addition of Igor Beckerman as chief financial officer (CFO).
Beckerman’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Jumio, as its market-leading, artificial intelligence-powered solutions are reaching record-breaking automation and quality rates, according to a statement.
“The identity landscape is facing a seismic upheaval, and Igor joining our team of innovators is just another step we are taking to ensure Jumio remains the clear leader in this space,” said Jumio Chief Executive Officer, Robert Prigge.
Meanwhile Beckerman said: “I am thrilled to join Jumio at such an integral moment in the company’s evolution and look forward to helping make 2024 the company’s best year yet.”
Beckerman has three decades of finance leadership experience, most notably as leading customer success platform Gainsight’s first-ever CFO, and at Marketo, where he served through the initial public offering (IPO) and the eventual acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in 2016.
He was most recently the CFO at Newsela, and also held senior leadership roles at Precise Software Solutions and Symantec.
Beckerman holds a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University and a bachelor of arts in economics (with honours) from The University of California, Berkeley.
Based in Sunnyvale, Jumio platform provides advanced identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions that help customers accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust.
-- BERNAMA
New Standard Puts Pressure On South Korea Insurers' Capital Management - AM Best
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of more stringent risk measurement under the Korean-Insurance Capital Standards (K-ICS) a year ago has led to a decline in the average solvency ratio for South Korea’s insurance industry.
According to a new AM Best special report, the enactment of K-ICS in South Korea, which began in January last year alongside the adoption of IFRS 17 accounting standards, will likely remain a major factor affecting the capital and business strategies of the country’s insurers.
The new standards replace South Korea’s previous risk-based capital (RBC) regime with a more accurate and comprehensive risk management approach in order to better align it with global best practices and standards.
“This is unlike the previous RBC regime, under which assets were measured at market value while liabilities were booked on a cost basis.
“Other key changes under K-ICS include the introduction of new risk categories, such as longevity, lapse, expense, catastrophe and asset concentration risks,” said AM Best financial analyst, Seokjae Lee in a statement.
The credit rating agency’s “Implementation of K-ICS Continues to Pressure South Korean Insurers’ Capital Management” special report notes that the magnitude of the decline in the industry’s average solvency ratio was smaller than initially expected.
The report describes K-ICS as an economic value-based model under which insurers’ assets and liabilities are assessed based on mark-to-market approaches (similar to the principle of IFRS 17).
According to the report, the economic value approach and more stringent risk measurement of K-ICS are expected to exert downward pressure on insurers’ solvency ratio, in contrast with the previous regime, in which the pressure could be worse for insurers with relatively weak asset liability management.
However, the currently elevated level of market interest rates, coupled with insurers’ continued efforts to improve asset liability management in recent years, could partly mitigate the solvency pressure under the new regime.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
HERE Technologies, PSA Team Up To Enhance Truck Operations In Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform, announced it is enabling PSA Singapore (PSA) to transform its container truck ecosystem in Singapore, with the goal of optimising the movement of goods at Singapore’s ports.
With global connectivity being key to its success, PSA is linked to more than 600 ports worldwide and handled 38.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year.
To maximise truck resource utilisation and eliminate operational inefficiencies for Singapore’s container trucking community, PSA has developed OptETruck, a cloud-based transport management solution with features such as automated scheduling and asset pooling for truck drivers.
Powered by HERE Tour Planning and Location Services, OptETruck allocates jobs to drivers based on their location, offering real-time optimisation of routes and truck assignments, according to a statement.
HERE Technologies Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia-Pacific, Deon Newman said: “Together with PSA, we are crafting solutions that go beyond mere logistics optimisation – we are enabling PSA to set new standards in port management on a global scale.
“This collaboration not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions PSA at the forefront of innovation, ultimately supporting Singapore's ambition to be a smart nation. HERE is proud to enable PSA in shaping the future of port operations and smart logistics.”
Meanwhile, PSA Assistant Vice President, Community and Digital Solutions, Sriram Ramanujam said: “OptETruck has met the needs of Singapore’s trucking community and sets the stage for a sustainable future, transforming the logistics industry into a well-connected and resilient hub, aligning perfectly with our commitment to contributing to Singapore's vision as a smart nation.”
This system not only minimises empty runs, truck trips without any freight loaded, but also ensures that drivers are allocated jobs in proximity to their current location, improving overall transit and waiting times, drivers’ well-being and operational efficiency, while reducing carbon emission.
Companies that adopted OptETruck have been able to demonstrate about 50 per cent reduction in empty runs, translating to an annual reduction of approximately 10 million kilogramme of carbon emissions, equivalent to planting 300,000 trees in a year.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT: TEALIUM LEADS THE WAY IN CUSTOMER DATA MANAGEMENT
Monday, 19 February 2024
NX Logistics Thailand Goes Green With Maiden Electric Truck
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Logistics (Thailand) Co Ltd (NX Logistics Thailand), has introduced its first all-electric truck that emits no carbon dioxide (CO2) or pollutants while on the road as part of its efforts to address climate change.
While electric vehicles are being increasingly adopted in countries worldwide to reduce CO2 emissions, there have not yet been many examples of electric trucks being used as commercial vehicles in Thailand’s logistics industry.
In this context, NX Logistics Thailand introduced its first electric truck with maximum payload capacity of 8,800 kilogrammes and a cruising range of 200 kilometres on Jan 19, according to a statement.
This electric truck, assigned to the Bangkok Logistics Center near Suvarnabhumi Airport, will be used for air cargo delivery and other operations.
A group company of Nippon Express Holdings Inc, the company will continue to consider actively introducing trailer heads and other types of electric trucks in future.
The Nippon Express Group has positioned addressing climate change as a material issue for realising its long-term vision of becoming a logistics company with a strong presence in the global market.
It has declared its support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) and is pursuing measures based on the TCFD’s recommendations.
To date, the group has introduced more than 12,000 hybrid vehicles, electric trucks, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) powered by hydrogen and other environmentally friendly vehicles in Japan in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions in its own operations.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 16 February 2024
CELIGO AND NETIZEN DELIVER ENHANCED INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS ACROSS APAC
"We are excited to partner with Celigo, whose integration system aligns perfectly with our SAP operational system. By combining these systems, we can enhance value and generate business value across various domains without limitations in data connectivity," said Seree Satukijchai, CEO at Netizen.
The partnership, which was originally announced last year, has helped Netizen streamline internal processes and enhance services provided to clients. Celigo has been instrumental in helping Netizen broaden their market share, improve their research and development initiatives, and refine their sales and marketing strategies.
In addition, Netizen has been able to shift resources to revenue-generating activities that drive growth instead of focusing on internal integration development. Instead, they now seamlessly leverage Celigo's integrative capabilities to assist their customers. This shift has allowed Netizen to embark on a true Business Technology Transformation (BTX) journey.
"With fewer limitations, we can harness our crucial resources more efficiently, thereby boosting our earning potential. Our team now has the freedom to apply their expertise to initiatives that not only bolster our business but also expand our service offerings. Celigo's partnership has not only improved our day-to-day operations but has also empowered us to scale effectively, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our clients."
Netizen's customers have reaped significant benefits from using Celigo through the jointly developed "HoneyConn" solution. The integration of Celigo into their operations has reduced the time required for tasks, decreased the number of personnel needed, improved work efficiency, reduced errors in data integration, and added value to their work.
One such customer is Do Day Dream PLC., a large health and beauty product manufacturer and distributor. Netizen has successfully implemented HoneyConn to connect their POS data recording system with SAP, ensuring real-time updates for their transactions. Do Day Dream’s Head of Physical Distribution and MIS & IT commented that “HoneyConn (Celigo) is a tool that makes difficult tasks easy.”
In the coming year, Netizen and Celigo plan to expand on the HoneyConn initiative through the HoneyConn Out of the Box Solution, which will involve integrating HoneyConn with various ecommerce systems. This solution will be applicable to customers across Asia, including platforms like TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada, to support the growing trend of online product sales.
"Through our partnership and collaboration, we have been able to streamline data integration for SAP customers, enabling them to easily connect SAP with various system operations," said George Polyzos, Vice President of APAC at Celigo. "We are proud of the work we've accomplished with Netizen so far and look forward to bringing more innovations to improve business automation to the APAC market."
Looking ahead, Netizen has ambitious long-term plans for automation, including teaching Celigo to final-year university students, establishing a Center of Excellence (COE) for automation technologies, and expanding its automation initiatives into neighboring nations such as Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia and Japan.
Netizen continues to innovate and develop solutions that integrate SAP systems with various operational systems, supporting business expansion and growth. The partnership with Celigo is an integral part of this ongoing technological transformation.
"Throughout our partnership, Celigo's support has remained nothing short of exceptional," commented Seree Satukijchai. "They have consistently delivered prompt resolutions and provided proactive assistance, thus fortifying our operational resilience and ensuring the seamless continuity of our business processes. Their support has emerged as an indispensable cornerstone of our overarching success."
About Celigo
Celigo is the leading AI-driven integration platform as a service (iPaaS). At Celigo, we understand the evolving market and believe integration should be accessible to everyone in your organization. Our platform is built for both the line-of-business user and technical teams, promoting automation at every level of the business and enabling growth and innovation at scale. For more information, visit www.celigo.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Netizen
Netizen is a leading SAP Platinum Partner providing consultation and implementing SAP systems for over 20 years. The company focuses on Business Technology Transformation (BTX), integrating technology to support customer operations in Thailand and Southeast Asia. For more information, visit www.netizen.co.th.
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Thursday, 15 February 2024
CROWDSTRIKE SIGNIFICANTLY INVESTS IN INDIA OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE PROTECTING BUSINESSES FROM MODERN CYBER ATTACKS
New office cements CrowdStrike’s commitment to provide industry leading protection to organizations in India and the broader region
PUNE, India, Feb 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD) today announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art office in Pune, India, significantly strengthening the company’s presence in the region. The new, 52,000 square foot facility nearly doubles the capacity of previous facilities in Pune, cementing the cybersecurity leader’s commitment to protecting organizations in India and across the region. Headquartered in the U.S. with global operations, CrowdStrike is one of the fastest growing and most innovative security companies in the world. CrowdStrike has been investing in India since 2018, when it first opened the CrowdStrike Innovation and Development Center in Pune to serve as its regional hub for talent, innovation and customer engagement. The expanded facility and market presence supports the continued growth of the global product, engineering and business services teams. “India plays a critical role in the growth and development of our global operations and is a leading reason why we established our Innovation and Development Center in the heart of Pune. Our footprint here gives us access to incredible talent, and provides a central location to engage with customers from across the region,” said Michael Sentonas, president at CrowdStrike. “Our development team in India has played a pivotal role in delivering the innovation and powerful platform capabilities our customers require to stop breaches. We’ll continue to invest in key regions like India to make the Falcon platform, the gold-standard of protection, available to every customer around the world.” The expanded office in Pune underscores CrowdStrike’s commitment to investing in global operations and extending its mission of stopping breaches to organizations around the world. CrowdStrike recently opened a new Asian hub in Singapore, and continues to achieve certifications by global governments and industry associations to expand access and accelerate the adoption of the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® XDR platform. The powerful combination of its market-defining Falcon platform, elite incident response and services, and renowned cyber threat intelligence team have made CrowdStrike one of the most trusted global brands in cybersecurity. Additional Resources
About CrowdStrike CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data. Powered by the CrowdStrike® Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities. Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value. CrowdStrike: We stop breaches. Learn more: https://www.crowdstrike.com/ Follow us: Blog | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Start a free trial today: https://www.crowdstrike.com/free-trial-guide/ © 2024 CrowdStrike, Inc. All rights reserved. CrowdStrike, the falcon logo, CrowdStrike Falcon and CrowdStrike Threat Graph are marks owned by CrowdStrike, Inc. and registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and in other countries. CrowdStrike owns other trademarks and service marks, and may use the brands of third parties to identify their products and services. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214296247/en/ Contact Media Contact Andy Sommer CrowdStrike Corporate Communications press@crowdstrike.com Source : CrowdStrike |
Friday, 9 February 2024
ClickUp Opens Singapore Data Centre To Broaden Localised Data Hosting In APAC
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- ClickUp, the productivity platform that brings work together in one place, has announced the expansion of its investment in Asia Pacific (APAC) with an additional Singapore data centre.
“As demand continues to grow in APAC, it is so important that we are able to guarantee that our customer's data is safe and well managed.
“The establishment of our Singapore data centre reinforces our commitment to the region and provides another way to support our rapidly growing customer-base,” said ClickUp Vice President APAC, Ankesh Chopra in a statement.
ClickUp customers on its Enterprise plan will now have another location in APAC to host their data at no additional cost, and this comes shortly after the company announced localised data hosting in Sydney at the end of 2023.
Customers will see enhanced performance and can grow their operations without concern of losing speed or efficiency as ClickUp has already begun migrating eligible workspaces to the new data centre.
ClickUp's presence in APAC continues to grow with customers such as Shopee, Eastspring Investments, Singapore Management University and YSQ International, in addition to 10 new partners including HarmonyX, Web Spiders Group, and Digibeacon.
Founded in 2017 and based in San Diego, the United States, ClickUp replaces all individual workplace productivity tools with a single, unified platform that includes artificial intelligence, project management, document collaboration, whiteboards, spreadsheets and goals.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 8 February 2024
ZCG EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH SCUDERIA FERRARI FOR 2024 FORMULA 1 SEASON
NXHD Expands e-NX Quote Coverage To More Countries, Regions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc (NXHD), will be expanding the number of countries and regions covered by its e-NX Quote digital forwarding service, to 35 starting with a launch in Japan, on Jan 31.
According to a statement, the online quotation tool for ocean freight shipping, which allows users to get quotes online, now also includes a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission calculation function.
The e-NX Quote digital forwarding service provides instantaneous freight quotes for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less Than Container Load (LCL) cargo by simply entering the quantity, origin and destination, commodity information, and online.
The service was introduced in July 2023 for 20 countries/regions and has since expanded to 35 countries/regions with the addition of numerous lanes, including some departing from Japan.
In addition, e-NX Quote is now linked to the NX-Green Calculator, a tool for calculating CO2 emissions from international transport, to approximate transport CO2 emissions along with online estimates.
NXHD plans to further enhance the service’s functionality by increasing the number of lanes covered and extending its scope to encompass international air freight estimates.
Meanwhile, the NX Group will be accelerating its digital transformation of international transport operations by making full use of information technology and digital technologies, and working to develop optimal logistics solutions to support its customers' global business development and provide new value to customers worldwide.
-- BERNAMA
Carry1st Secures Sony Innovation Fund's Maiden Investment In Africa
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Carry1st, Africa’s top game publisher and digital commerce platform, has announced a strategic investment by Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation (Sony).
In a statement, Carry1st said it is the inaugural investment out of Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, which was established by Sony as an initiative to support the growth of entertainment businesses in Africa.
“The relationship will help Carry1st to drive the future of gaming in Africa. At Carry1st, we believe that the African console market is a massively underestimated opportunity.
“Our distinct regional capabilities, paired with Sony's expertise in gaming and entertainment, creates a powerful combination. Together, we hope to bring the best games in the world to players across Africa,” said its Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Cordel Robbin-Coker.
Meanwhile, Sony Ventures Corporation Managing Director – EMEA, Antonio Avitabile said: “We are excited to welcome Carry1st as our first investment in Africa. We believe there is tremendous untapped potential for the gaming market in Africa, which we hope to experience and contribute to through our investment in Carry1st.
According to data from Newzoo and Carry1st, Africa’s gaming industry has over 200 million unique players and is set to reach a market size of over US$1 billion in 2024, driven by rapidly increasing technology adoption. (US$1=RM4.75)
While there is limited formal console presence, Africa presents an incredible growth opportunity for this sector, particularly with the rise of live services.
-- BERNAMA
PACIFIC PRIME COMPLETES MALAYSIA’S MIT INSURANCE BROKERS ACQUISITION
Wednesday, 7 February 2024
IPS HIRES GORDON NICHOLSON AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO SPEARHEAD AUSTRALIAN OFFICE
Its Managing Director, APAC, Matthew Shippey in a statement said: “Gordon’s appointment as Regional Director, ANZ allows us to further support our clients in bringing life-changing therapies to patients in Australia and beyond.
“The strategic hire of Gordon is the first step of the 2024 regional transformation plan. His commitment to operational efficiency, coupled with years of experience in the APAC market, will be integral to IPS’s ongoing success and expansion in Australia.”
Working closely with Asia Pacific (APAC) leadership, Nicholson will have key responsibilities crucial for the company’s success, in which he will spearhead business development, leveraging his extensive industry network and over three decades of experience to identify strategy opportunities as well as cultivate valuable partnerships.
His expertise will play a pivotal role in driving project and operational excellence, ensuring that IPS continues to deliver client-centred and cutting-edge solutions.
Nicholson’s leadership will be instrumental in fostering growth within the Australian market, positioning the company as a leading force in the life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.
Throughout his career, he has successfully led and contributed to a multitude of projects, spanning the design and construction of various life science facilities including Cell and Gene Therapies, from research labs to large-scale manufacturing plants.
Before joining IPS, Nicholson served in leadership roles across the APAC region from Singapore to Shanghai and Melbourne. Having worked with clients like Sanofi, Bayer, GSK, NovoNordisk and AstraZeneca, he has developed a vast professional network and an in-depth understanding of the region’s dynamics.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
NX GLOBAL OCEAN NETWORK OFFERS NVOCC SERVICES IN SINGAPORE
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- NX Global Ocean Network Pte Ltd (NXGO), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings Inc, started its Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) services in Singapore on Jan 1.
According to a statement, NXGO began operations in Singapore in May 2022 to further strengthen the Nippon Express (NX) Group's international ocean freight forwarding business.
It has now launched new NVOCC services to achieve competitive prices through centralised purchasing that takes advantage of economies of scale of the entire NX Group's international ocean freight.
The NX Group will develop its services globally under the unified brand name of "NX".
NVOCC is a carrier that does not have its own means of transport such as ships or aircraft, but that takes on the responsibility of utilising such means to transport cargo for unspecified shippers.
The NX Group will continue expanding its international ocean freight business centred on NXGO and providing high-quality services to its customers.
-- BERNAMA
Sunday, 4 February 2024
Xsolla Unveils Creator Platform For Digital Storytelling
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A global video game commerce company Xsolla, has introduced Story3, a distinctive project that enables creators to explore storytelling beyond conventional boundaries.
According to Xsolla in a statement, Story3 embodies a new era of storytelling freedom and the company's commitment to fostering the creative ecosystem.
The platform provides a unique avenue for creators to interact directly with their audience and earn a justifiable share of revenue for their work.
Xsolla Founder and acclaimed author of Once Upon Tomorrow, Shurick Agapitov said: “Story3 is our bold response to these issues, offering creators a platform to negotiate better terms and achieve more stable and predictable earnings from their work.”
In his visionary book "Once Upon Tomorrow", author Shurick Agapitov explores the transformative power of storytelling and the creators' role in shaping the future of digital interactions.
Meanwhile, its Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chris Hewish said the current digital narrative landscape often overlooks the value of its creators and with Story3, Xsolla is changing this narrative.
“We are providing a platform where creators can directly engage with their audience and be rewarded fairly for their contributions, fostering a healthier, more vibrant future for digital storytelling,” said Hewish.
In an era marked by an explosion of digital content, the disparity in creator compensation has become increasingly pronounced, and in response to this pressing issue, Xsolla brings forth Story3 as a meticulously engineered platform to empower storytellers, journalists, and writers, facilitating effective monetisation while deepening the connection with their audience.
Xsolla’s Story3 features direct and enhanced audience interaction; efficient and user-friendly monetisation process; and streamlined payouts.
-- BERNAMA
Saturday, 3 February 2024
MGA ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES 4 SUBSIDIARIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
HAZER'S COMMERCIAL DEMONSTRATION PLANT PRODUCES FIRST HYDROGEN AND GRAPHITE
NX Netherlands Secures IATA CEIV Pharma Certification
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express (Nederland) B.V. (NX Netherlands), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings Inc, has acquired the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification, a quality certification for pharmaceutical transport.
Established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), this certification is for its warehouse facility in Schiphol Trade Park near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands, effective Dec 7, 2023, according to a statement.
NX Netherlands had already received Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification in September 2021, evidencing its compliance with internationally recognised standards for the proper distribution of pharmaceuticals.
Hence, with the acquisition of CEIV Pharma certification, it will now be able to provide safer and higher-quality pharmaceutical transportation services in the Netherlands, an important hub for the pharmaceutical industry.
A quality certification programme, CEIV Pharma covers the air transport of pharmaceutical products that sets out high standards encompassing the differing GDP guidelines of countries around the world for the storage and transport of pharmaceuticals.
The Nippon Express (NX) Group has positioned the pharmaceutical industry as a key industry and is pursuing the global development of a safe and secure pharmaceutical logistics platform to meet the ever more sophisticated and diverse needs of the pharmaceutical logistics industry.
The NX Group is committed to contributing to the health of people worldwide by supporting its customers in the global pharmaceutical industry from a logistics perspective through the establishment of a reliable and safe global pharmaceutical logistics platform.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 2 February 2024
KIOXIA JOINS HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE SERVERS ON SPACE LAUNCH DESTINED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION
KIOXIA SSDs on Space Launch Destined for the International Space Station (Graphic: Business Wire) |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Jan 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, KIOXIA SSDs took flight with the launch of the NG-20 mission rocket, which is delivering an updated HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, based on HPE EdgeLine and ProLiant servers from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), to the International Space Station (ISS). KIOXIA SSDs provide robust flash storage in HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 to conduct scientific experiments aboard the space station.
HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, based on commercial off-the-shelf technology, provides edge computing and AI capabilities on board the research outpost as part of a greater mission to significantly advance computing power in space and reduce dependency on communications as space exploration continues to expand. Designed to perform various high-performance computing (HPC) workloads in space, including real-time image processing, deep learning, and scientific simulations, HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 can be used to compute a number of experiment types including healthcare, natural disaster recovery, 3D printing, 5G, AI, and more.
As the data storage provider for the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, Kioxia has provided flash memory-based SSDs, including KIOXIA RM Series value SAS, PM Series enterprise SAS and XG Series NVMeTM SSDs, to enable these advancements. In addition to eight 1,024 gigabyte (GB) NVMe and four 960 GB value SAS SSDs, each of the four enterprise SAS SSDs provided by Kioxia have a capacity of 30.72 terabytes (TB) for a total of more than 130 TB - the most data storage to travel to the space station on a single mission. [1]
Thursday, 1 February 2024
HYCU R-CLOUD INCORPORATES GEN AI FOR SAAS DATA PROTECTION
EZE Cloud Consulting Endorsed As Workday Partner
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- EZE Cloud Consulting, a fast-growing Workday-only advisory and consulting firm, has announced it is now an official Workday Partner.
According to a statement, the partnership with Workday also reflects EZE Cloud's continued commitment to excellence for organisations planning to use Workday for their finance and human capital needs.
“This significant milestone solidifies our position as a trusted advisor within the Workday ecosystem.
“As an official Workday Partner, we look forward to helping organisations with their adoption, integration, and optimisation of various Workday solutions,” said EZE Cloud Consulting, Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Damodar Pai.
Meanwhile, its Co-CEO and Board Member, Sandeep Sharma said this partnership marked the beginning of an exciting journey of mutual growth and success for EZE Cloud and Workday.
“Driven by the same values and vision of empowering the workforce and enhancing business operations for all, we look forward to helping organisations harness the full potential of Workday, ultimately helping them adapt, innovate, and succeed in a rapidly changing world,” Sharma said.
Founded in 2020 amid the pandemic, reaching this accomplishment is a testament to the remarkable journey of EZE Cloud and its employees who have worked tirelessly to help more than 20 of its global customers, including several Fortune 500 organisations, on its Workday journeys.
As a Workday Partner, the firm is now more prepared than ever to ensure consistent Workday support, advisory, and readily available solutions for critical finance and human capital challenges facing organisations across the globe.
-- BERNAMA