VONAGE VIRTUAL CONVO EVENT TO HIGHLIGHT HOW APAC BUSINESSES CAN DRIVE CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

 ● Attendees will learn how to leverage communications APIs to power meaningful customer interactions

● Sessions include keynote with author Safi Bahcall, presentations from Vonage leadership, as well as customers who will share success stories 

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, is hosting the APAC Vonage Convo Virtual on 11 November 2021 at 1:00pm (SGT) designed for business decision makers to connect, network, and learn how programmable cloud communications enable customer engagement that is more flexible, intelligent and personal to drive better connections and business outcomes.

The three-hour virtual event will focus on how the pandemic has changed customer interactions forever, the implications for industries—including retail, healthcare, education and finance—and how people will want to interact with brands in the future. In addition to a keynote from best-selling author Safi Bahcall, attendees will also hear from Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer, Vonage and Sunny Rao, Vonage Global Senior Vice President.

Throughout the event, participants will gain valuable insights through interactive experiences and demonstrations as they explore new ways to revolutionize customer engagement. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn from customer experience innovators and technologists across industries, including leaders from Curious Thing, Carousell, Visionflex, Paidy, Tuya Smart and LG CNS, and get details on the latest Vonage innovations.

“We’re excited to host the APAC Convo Virtual event to showcase the power of programmable communications to accelerate connections and build lasting relationships with existing and future customers. The events of the past 18 months have completely changed the way that customers and businesses interact, with increasing focus on omnichannel, flexible engagement,” said Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer, Vonage. “Through our advanced Vonage Communications Platform, we are enabling businesses to build solutions that are agile, scalable, and intelligent to meet the evolving demands of customers, and Convo attendees will have the chance to experience that firsthand - virtually.”

The Vonage Communications Platform has more than one million registered developers and offers a full suite of programmable voice, video, messaging, and email services to forward-thinking businesses throughout the Asia-Pacific market and worldwide. Through its partners, Vonage’s platform is at the centre of many notable transformational projects in the region, and a de facto for startups.
 

To find out more about the event and register to attend, please visit - https://www.vonage.com/events/convo-apac/. 

To find out more about Vonage, visit www.vonage.com. 

About Vonage

Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage's Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage's fully programmable unified communications and contact center applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere, providing enormous flexibility and ensuring business continuity.
 

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit www.youtube.com/vonage.

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Contact 

Vonage Media Contact
Elise Leonard
+1 732-837-3801
elise.leonard@vonage.com 

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INNIO JOINS SCIENCE BASED TARGETS INITIATIVE, 'RACE TO ZERO' CAMPAIGN

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- INNIO has announced signing on to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to set science-based emissions reduction targets in line with 1.5°C emissions scenarios, criteria and recommendations.

This commitment builds on INNIO’s leading position as a shaper of the energy transition, according to a statement.

In addition, INNIO is proud to join the Race to Zero, a global campaign established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to bring together global leadership for a healthy, resilient, and zero-carbon future.

Headquartered in Jenbach, Austria, INNIO is a leading provider of renewable gas, natural gas, and hydrogen-based solutions and services for power generation and gas compression at or near the point of use. With its Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, INNIO contributes to the energy supply of communities, industry and the public.

“At INNIO, we are relentlessly addressing the threat of climate change by developing carbon reduction actions across our businesses and aligning with external impactful policies that support delivering net-zero emissions,” said INNIO president and CEO, Dr Olaf Berlien.

“The Science Based Target initiative is an essential part of our commitment to reduce carbon emissions.”

INNIO’s bold sustainability ambitions include that its engines be ready to be powered by 100 per cent climate-neutral gases by 2025 and that 100 per cent of its material inputs be recycled, renewable or reclaimed.

INNIO is also committed to the reduction of greenhouse gases within its value chain and therefore has pledged to lower these emissions at its production and office sites by 50 per cent by 2030.

For more information, visit www.innio.com.

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SmartOSC: Southeast Asia eCommerce among few industries growing rapidly during pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 -- Few industries have grown as rapidly as eCommerce has worldwide during the pandemic, and Southeast Asia is no exception, SmartOSC shared.

The eCommerce boom comes alongside online price inflation and a tech talent shortage, with 68 per cent of tech managers surveyed in the e-Conomy SEA report saying it averaged three months to fill an open position.

These factors combined with high logistics costs of up to 20 per cent of the final cost of goods in some countries make it tough to compete on price, according to a statement.

“Projects that previously would take nine months to implement now need to be launched in weeks,” says SmartOSC Founder and CEO Thai Son Nguyen, adding that a minimum viable product approach allows businesses to get a market foothold quickly, gain proof of concept, and then swiftly scale upwards and outwards.

“Brands need speed and agility to scale up amid the eCommerce boom.

“More people are shopping online and for a more diverse range of products than before, so brands need to offer consumers what they want, when they want it. Online inflation means consumers also have higher expectations for a personalised shopping experience,” added Nguyen.

SmartOSC helped ASUS Singapore scale up rapidly with a focus on personalisation and de-siloing B2B and B2C customers, growing eCommerce revenue by 56 per cent.

As companies look to scale rapidly in a talent-short environment, a tech partner with the know-how and resources to solve complex problems is invaluable, says Nguyen, whose company was recognised in Forrester’s Now Tech: APAC Digital Experience Services Q4, 2021 for offering competitive specialties other large providers in APAC don’t.

“At SmartOSC we’re doubling down on our greatest asset: our people. We’re hiring tech talents every day and are fostering an environment where our people can grow, so they’re ready to take on the challenges our partners face,” he added.

With 15 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 850+ experts, across seven countries.

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Crocus Technology broadens high precision isolated current sensors portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 -- Crocus Technology Inc, the leading supplier of disruptive Tunnel Magneto-Resistance XtremeSense® sensors, has announced the CT425, CT426, CT427 and CT428 isolated current sensors with less than one per cent total error over the full operating temperature range without sacrificing accuracy or bandwidth.

According to a statement, the high-speed operation and accurate output allow customers to optimise system design for smaller size and higher efficiency.

“The expansion of this product family brings more options to our customers to experience the high precision performance of our XtremeSense TMR products in more demanding applications,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Crocus Technology, Zack Deiri.

The CT42x with less than 300 ns response time greatly simplifies the solution in EV Charging applications which are utilising GaN (Gallium Nitride) or SiC (Silicon Carbide) transistors to improve power density. 

Likewise, the CT42x offers improvements in terms of performance and size compared to the classic isolated current sense solutions which utilise a shunt resistor, amplifier, and digital isolator to sense the voltage and convert this signal into a current measurement.

The CT42x directly senses the flow of current through the package avoiding errors in conversion and provides inherently faster and more accurate measurements. 

With industry leading response time of 300 ns, high power architectures like the CCM Totem-Pole PFC can provide higher power density solutions.

Crocus’ proprietary TMR technology inherently offers a very high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) which allows for high resolution measurements required for precision control or monitoring applications.

More details at http://www.crocus-technology.com.

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Xinhua-SPG Port Commodity Index released in Qingdao

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 -- At the 2021 Land-sea Linkage Qingdao Summit held recently, Xinhua-SPG Port Commodity Index (XH-SPG PCI) was officially released in Qingdao.

XH-SPG PCI was developed and established by Shandong Port Group Co Ltd in collaboration with China Economic Information Service based on the advantageous varieties of Shandong Port.

At present, the officially released XH-SPG PCI covers crude oil price index, iron ore inventory and entry and exit index, coke inventory and entry and exit index, steel billet price index and hot-rolled coil price index.

It has been established to truly reflect the fluctuation trend of bulk commodity market of the Port and provide value benchmark and effective reference for port trade activities, according to a statement.

Specifically, the estimated CIF price of crude oil can be used by enterprises to predict the premiums and discounts of crude oil trade in two months, and the spot crude oil price index can reflect the crude oil CIF price at the current time node.

The operation results of the index show that since the base period (Feb 3, 2020), the overall index has seen a ‘V’ trend, with a fall followed by a rise.

At the beginning, the global crude oil consumption demand was greatly reduced due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

After that, with the resumption of work and production in China and the easing of release of OPEC + crude oil production capacity, the global crude oil supply and demand remained in a tight balance, and the index showed a volatile rising trend.

In addition, for the iron ore inventory index, entry and exit index of iron ore, coke inventory index and entry and exit index of coke, Jan 1, 2021 is taken as the base period.

The compliant actual inventory data and entry and exit volume data of iron ore and coke in Shandong Port were collected respectively to reflect the overall change trend of iron ore and coke inventory in Shandong Port and the circulation activity of the Port.

According to the plan, the varieties involved in the index will be gradually enriched in the future, and the index will also be extended to cover other coastal ports, so as to continue to build an index information platform of ‘seeing Shandong for port bulk commodities’.

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DNP DEVELOPS LEAD FRAME FOR MINIATURIZED, HIGHLY RELIABLE SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE QFN(QUAD FLAT NON-LEADED)

 

^{Newly developed lead frame (Photo: Business Wire)}


- Verified the highest MSL 1 (≤30°C/85% RH unlimited) ranking -


TOKYO, Oct 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP, TOKYO: 7912) has developed a highly reliable manufacturing technology that configures a high definition silver plated area for lead frames that fix semiconductor chips and connects them externally. In addition, the new technology improves adhesiveness with a surface roughening technology of the highest industry standard that seals the copper surface to the mold compound.

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By providing this high definition, highly reliable lead frame we aim to expand the use of semiconductor Quad Flat Non-leaded package (QFN) for vehicles.

DNP Developed Lead Frame Features

DNP has taken advantage of our microfabrication technology developed over many years to successfully achieve the configuration of lead frame silver plated area of ±25um. It has also been possible to maintain high level reliability by improving the adhesion of the mold compound and the lead frame.

The Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) has established Moisture Sensitivity Levels (MSL) with the objective of preventing a variety of phenomena from volume expansion due to the absorption and vaporization of air-borne moisture in the mold compound. And DNP is pleased to announce that our newly developed product has been verified the highest MSL 1 ranking.

Going Forward

DNP will propose the newly developed high definition, highly reliable lead frame to post-processing manufacturers and expand this business. We will also strengthen our facilities to meet increasing demand, and plan to double our production capacity by FY 2023 compared to FY 2020.

About DNP

Since 1876, DNP is the worldwide leader in printing solutions and connects individuals and society, and provides new value. As a reliable partner DNP capitalizes on core competencies in microfabrication and precision coating technology to provide products for the display, electronic device and optical film markets, holding global top market share in Optical Film for displays and Photomask for semiconductors. We bring the next-generation communication solutions such as Vapor Chamber and Reflect Array to support a comfortable information society.

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Contact

Media contact:
Yusuke Kitagawa, IR and Public Relations Division
+81-3-6735-0101
kitagawa-y3@mail.dnp.co.jp

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CYBLE EXPANDS PRESENCE IN ANZ REGION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPELLA CONSULTING

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cyble, an AI-powered, Blackbird, Xoogler, and Y Combinator-backed, cyber threat intelligence company that empowers organisations with surface web, deepweb, darkweb monitoring and mitigation services, today announced a strategic partnership with Capella Consulting to spearhead Cyble's expansion into New Zealand. This news follows the establishment of Cyble's offices in Melbourne and Sydney, along with the appointment of Tim Youm as Cyble's Regional Sales Director – Australia & New Zealand.

This strategic partnership has been forged to address the growing concerns associated with organisations in the ANZ region being increasingly targeted by sophisticated and organised cyberattacks and also due to a strong demand for Cyble’s products and services. Deeply engaged in the cybersecurity partner ecosystem, Cyble is proud to announce that its new partnership with Capella Consulting is directed at growing and enhancing the delivery of cybersecurity services to organisations in New Zealand.

Tim says, "Until now, most clients in the ANZ region have been raising concerns about the lack of visibility of threats targeting their organisation. This is further aggravated by the multitude of false positive alerts while waiting for timely and relevant threat intelligence. This partnership will combine Cyble's expertise as a global provider of threat monitoring and mitigation solutions with the expertise of Capella Consulting. The presence of Cyble's dedicated ANZ region team of security researchers focused on the region will provide a significant advantage to this collaboration."

Founded in 2001, Capella Consulting is a known leader in New Zealand, providing clients with comprehensive IT and Cybersecurity consulting services. "Cyble is a global threat intelligence SaaS provider with the dedicated ANZ region researcher team which enhances our Cybersecurity practice such as techsafe.nz to help our clients uncover their cyber risks in the surface web, deepweb, and darkweb to mitigate against sophisticated and organised cyberattacks," says Eamonn Kelly, MD at Capella Consulting.

“Capella Consulting is an ideal partner for Cyble. This new collaboration will enable Cyble to deliver valuable threat intelligence and provide innovative darkweb and cybercrime monitoring and mitigation solutions to customers in New Zealand. This is in line with Cyble's vision for enabling a stronger and safer digital economy in the New Zealand market. The collaboration strengthens our shared objectives of the development, education, and growth of our community of cybersecurity partnerships," says Mandar Patil, VP- International Market and Customer Success at Cyble.

Beenu Arora, co-founder and CEO of Cyble says, "Capella Consulting has established longstanding client relationships in New Zealand based on the excellence of their services. This is an exciting strategic partnership for Cyble, directed at bolstering our efforts to better serve and solve the cyber risk challenges faced by clients in the region. We look forward to working with Capella Consulting to deliver the most timely and actionable cyber intelligence to the New Zealand client community."

About Cyble:

Cyble is a global threat intelligence SaaS provider that helps enterprises protect themselves from cybercrimes and exposure in the surface web, deepweb, and darkweb. Its prime focus is to provide organisations with real-time visibility to their digital risk footprint. Backed by Blackbird Ventures, Xoogler and Y Combinator as part of the 2021 winter cohort, Cyble has also been recognised by Forbes as one of the top 20 Best Cybersecurity Start-ups, along with several other industry recognitions. Headquartered in Georgia, United States and with offices in Australia, Singapore, and India, Cyble has a global presence. To learn more about Cyble, visit www.cyble.com.


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Medha Roy Chowdhury
EMAIL: Enquiries@Cyble.com
MOBILE: +1 678 379 3241

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EXPEREO ACHIEVES CRADLEPOINT 5G FOR ENTERPRISE BRANCH SPECIALIZATION

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Oct 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The world’s leading provider of Global Internet, Cloud Access Optimization, SASE and SD-WAN services, Expereo, is proud to announce today that it has achieved 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization from Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions. The 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization identifies and recognizes partner organizations that are leaders in positioning and selling Cradlepoint’s 5G for business solutions by meeting a series of sales, technical, and business proficiency criteria.

By receiving the specialization, Expereo will support Cradlepoint’s efforts of selling the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of 5G solutions to meet the business imperatives of availability, interoperability, security, and manageability.

By leveraging Cradlepoint’s Netcloud solution, Expereo delivers portable network connections that can be used as primary, failover or underlay links. Having no physical transmission medium makes deployment easy with just a 4G/5G-enabled router and ready to use data SIM card(s) from Mobile Operators. This allows backup facilities or temporary offices to instantly connect to the internet and guarantees corporate network connection for when operations are disrupted as a result of disasters or contingency planning. Mobile Broadband can also be used to improve redundancy on SD-WAN and optimize application performance by adding more choice to the underlay, further diversifying current MPLS and Internet components within the SD-WAN environment.

“Being recognized as a 5G Enterprise Branch specialization showcases Expereo’s commitment to using the best-of-breed technology as part of its service stack, as well as getting our customer path to 5G for business,” explains Catherine Lee, Director Service Development at Expereo. “Our customers get the most advanced mobile endpoint equipment there is, access to extra-mile support, and the assurance that the products and services we jointly provide with Cradlepoint will meet the needs enterprise network,” he continues. 

By combining its NetCloud platform with a clean-sheet-of-paper design for its new 5G modems and antenna systems, Cradlepoint is the first to deliver comprehensive 5G solutions for business. Specific capabilities include combining LTE, Gigabit-Class LTE, and 5G in a single wireless WAN; supporting all 5G spectrums, interoperating with existing customer SD-WAN and router infrastructures; and simplifying the entire network management lifecycle.

“Cradlepoint is committed to leading the evolution of Wireless WAN and 5G and is both the first and best choice for customers in this space,” said Eric Purcell, senior vice president of global partner sales at Cradlepoint. “Our reseller, service provider, and technology partners play a crucial role in this mission. The addition of Expereo to our 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization program is another important step in leading the path to 5G for business.”

About Expereo
Expereo is the leading provider of managed network solutions, including Global internet connectivity, SD-WAN, SASE, and Cloud Access Optimization services. Expereo is the trusted partner of 30% of Fortune 500 companies and powers enterprise and government sites worldwide, helping to enhance every business' productivity with flexible and optimal Internet performance. In Feb 2021, Vitruvian Partners international growth capital and buyout firm, acquired a majority stake holding in Expereo, alongside to the leading European private equity firm Apax Partners sas, and company management.

About Cradlepoint
Cradlepoint is a global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions for branch, mobile, and IoT networks. Cradlepoint NetCloud, the personification of the company’s Elastic Edge vision, is a subscription-based service with purpose-built endpoints that delivers a pervasive, secure, and software-defined Wireless WAN edge to connect people, places, and things over LTE and 5G cellular networks. More than 22,000 businesses and government agencies around the world rely on Cradlepoint to keep critical sites, points of commerce, field forces, vehicles, and IoT devices always connected and protected, including 75% of the world’s top retailers, 50% of the Fortune 100, and first responder agencies in 25 of the largest US cities. Major service providers use Cradlepoint solutions as the foundation for innovative managed services. Founded in 2006, Cradlepoint is a privately held company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with a development center in Silicon Valley and international offices in the UK and Australia.


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SAIC Motor selects HERE Technologies to fuel connected vehicle services globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 -- SAIC Motor, China’s largest automaker, has announced HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, will power the connected In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems of MG cars in South-East Asia, Oceania, Western Europe, Latin America, Middle East and India.

According to a statement, the connected IVI system includes HERE Traffic which provides real-time information on traffic flow and conditions, helping drivers reach their destinations safely and more efficiently. 

“With the integration of HERE’s services into SAIC Motor’s In-Vehicle Infotainment system, SAIC Motor can now offer their drivers a best-in-class experience powered by HERE’s connected vehicles services, ultimately making their journeys safer and more efficient,” said Director Sales for Greater China, HERE Technologies, Sammie Xi.

The SAIC Motor system includes the latest connected vehicle services including HERE Parking, HERE EV Charge Points and HERE Fuel Prices, which deliver drivers dynamic and highly relevant information on their route ahead.

The MG mobile application i-SMART, includes a set of IoT solutions that combines the value of the connected on-board IVI system and the MG mobile application.

I-SMART will utilise HERE’s mobile Software Developer Kit (SDK) which provides MG software developers a rich set of location features such as mapping, routing, geocoding and search, traffic, transit and navigation.

HERE Technologies is supporting SAIC Group’s expansion outside China by providing access to global map coverage and country-specific, local market knowledge.

Both MG’s conventional and electric vehicles will benefit from HERE services and plans are underway to facilitate their availability immediately in South-East Asia, Oceania and Western Europe, and for introduction in the coming months in Latin America, Middle East and India.

More details at www.here.com.

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Hamriyah Free Zone Authority secures investment agreement with ArcelorMittal DSTC FZE

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 -- The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has added another industry leader to its investors base after ArcelorMittal Projects, part of the ArcelorMittal Group, the world’s leading Steel and Mining company, recently acquired the assets of a Pipe & Coating Mill located at Hamriyah Free Zone and leased 1.38 million square feet of Industrial land.

The announcement was made during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, and Johannes De Schrijver, CEO of ArcelorMittal Projects.

According to the agreement, the company shall provide complete, customised, and sustainable steel solutions and services via three specialised and project-related business lines: Foundation Solutions, Solar Projects, and Energy Projects (Anti-corrosion coating solutions), in addition to (Water Transmission Pipeline), Infrastructure (Sleeves, Construction).

Commenting on the agreement, Al Mazrouei said in a statement: "We are so proud to add another industry leader to our investors' base at HFZA. The presence of ArcelorMittal Group, the world’s leading steel company, constitutes a great asset to the industrial sector in the Emirate of Sharjah.

“Such a move encourages other investors to launch new vital projects in the near future, especially now that the UAE is moving rapidly towards economic recovery.”

He said attracting ArcelorMittal Projects is a turning point in HFZA's directions towards realising the requirements of the UAE’s industrial strategy.

Meanwhile, De Schrijver said: “We are pleased to forge a long-term partnership with HFZA, through which we seek to provide the most cost-effective solutions.

“Our products are backed with the technical expertise of highly qualified people with an average experience of more than 15 years in HSAW/SSAW Pipe Manufacturing and Anti-Corrosion Coating."

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ALR Technologies unveils select results from market research on diabetic pet industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 -- ALR Technologies (ALRT or the Company), the diabetes management company, has released select results from comprehensive market research conducted by the consulting firm SmartPharma, evaluating the current approach to diabetes diagnosis, glucose monitoring and insulin treatment in cats and dogs.

The conclusions speak strongly about the market demand for innovation to modernise the arcane standard of care today, which ALRT interprets as highly favourable for introducing the GluCurve™ Pet CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) as a simple, accurate, reliable and pain-free system to treat the approximately 4.5 million diabetic dogs and cats worldwide.

GluCurve™ is the world’s first and only CGM for cats and dogs. Once applied to the pet, it automatically collects blood glucose readings every five minutes for up to 14 days, according to a statement.

Over the course of 24 hours, 288 data points are transmitted via Bluetooth to the pet owner’s synchronised device and then to the ALRT portal where the data is analysed and presented to the veterinarian to quickly and effortlessly facilitate optimal care.

“The market research included veterinarians from across the United States and ranged from small private practices to large corporate clinics, and the responses were simply fantastic, as they validated our contention that GluCurve™ would fill a large void in animal health care,” said ALR Technologies Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sidney Chan.

SmartPharma was commissioned for, amongst other things, the purpose of gaining preliminary product concept for the GluCurve™ Pet CGM.

This includes the evaluation of attribute tradeoffs that could increase or decrease utility and use, as well as determining expected uptake and ongoing use of a novel CGM product designed specifically for DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) use in cats and dogs.

Four Key Takeaways from Market Research include large market opportunity; multiple factors driving high interest from DVMs for GluCurve; and, DVMS surveyed had overwhelmingly favourable impression of GluCurve product.

Leveraging leading technology developed by ALRT for monitoring and managing diabetes in humans, including all requisite hardware and software to consistently deliver accurate results, GluCurve is redefining the standard of care in diabetic companion animals by providing precise and effortless glucose readings while the pet is in the comfort of their home.

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VONAGE ADDS CONVERSATIONAL COMMERCE SOLUTION TO ITS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO WITH ACQUISITION OF JUMPER.AI

Acquisition Complements Vonage Communications APIs with Packaged AI-enabled Social Messaging and Conversational Commerce Offering

HOLMDEL, N.J., Oct 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, today announced that it has acquired Jumper.ai, a Singapore-based leader in omnichannel conversational commerce solutions.

Jumper.ai’s team will join Vonage’s Product and Engineering group. With this acquisition, Vonage gains significant technology and developer-focused talent, as well as expertise in conversational commerce, complementing the programmable, flexible and intelligent capabilities of its singular Vonage Communications Platform and robust portfolio of APIs.

Conversational commerce is an in-demand retail trend that capitalizes on the growing convergence of shopping and conversations on platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram, using the chat feature to create a seamless shopping experience. Consumers can engage in personal conversations to inquire about product and pricing information and build trusted relationships with retailers.

The Jumper.ai platform creates omnichannel, messaging-first customer engagement and shopping journeys across social, messaging, and web (WhatsApp, Messenger, Apple Business Chat, Instagram, Twitter, SMS, LINE, Google Ads, Brand websites, and more). According to an April 2021 Conversational Commerce forecast by Juniper Research, the total addressable market in this space will be worth $27 billion by 2025¹. As social messaging becomes more important to consumers across the globe as a quick and direct way of connecting with their favorite brands, Vonage will incorporate Jumper.ai technology to expand its total addressable market and complement its robust portfolio of APIs with a packaged AI-enabled conversational commerce offering.

“The addition of Jumper.ai’s conversational commerce and omnichannel capabilities fits perfectly into Vonage’s strategy and is a natural extension of Vonage’s offerings. It transforms customer interactions from notifications and simple communications to conversations across the spectrum of customer engagement points,” said Vonage CEO Rory Read. “With conversational commerce capabilities, we are meeting new and existing customer needs now and are positioned to continue to meet their evolving needs well into the future, providing businesses with embedded commerce capabilities to simplify the way they serve, connect with, and sell to their own customers from anywhere, on any channel.”

Jumper.ai is an all-in-one solution that meets the needs of major brands to connect with consumers through web and social channels, while also turning these conversations into richer AI-enabled customer experiences with rapid service and sales follow-through. With the acquisition of Jumper.ai, Vonage is gaining relevant technology to address this growing need, as well as existing enterprise customers across key industries that are driving the growth of conversational commerce, including leaders in the Consumer Brands, Food, Retail, Entertainment, Hospitality and Travel industries, such as L’oreal, Kiehl’s, Disney, Axe, Dove, Ben & Jerry’s and Burger King.

“Jumper.ai was built with a mission to help businesses respond to the increasing use of instant messaging as the most preferred mode of communication, both for connecting with family and friends and for receiving immediate, personal, and attentive experiences from brands,” said Yash Kotak, CEO and Co-founder of Jumper.ai. “We are excited to be joining the Vonage team. Combining our market-leading technologies presents an opportunity to create new, amazing customer experiences, leveraging Jumper.ai technology and the global reach of Vonage.”

“Over 3.5 billion people use social networks on a regular basis, worldwide,” explained Dan Miller, Lead Analyst at Opus Research. “Jumper.ai anticipated the role social networks and platforms would play as platforms for advertising, promotion and, ultimately, purchases.” 

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Deel secures US$425 million in Series D funding, continues transforming the future of work

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 -- Deel, the remote hiring company shattering job barriers worldwide, announced it has raised US$425 million in Series D funding, taking the total amount raised by the company to over US$630 million. (US$1 = RM4.154)

According to a statement, the latest funding round values the company at US$5.5 billion. Deel has become the highest valued company in the global hiring, payments, and compliance space with this investment.

This new funding round was led by US-based Coatue, with partners Rahul Kishore and Lucas Swisher leading the deal. Several new and existing investors also participated in this round, including Altimeter Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, the YC Continuity Fund, Spark Capital, Greenbay Ventures, Neo, and over 40 of the world’s leading operators.

Since Deel’s inception in 2019, the team - growing from four to 400 employees - has been on a mission to make remote work more accessible for teams and businesses everywhere in the world and build the best employee onboarding experience on the market.

Today, Companies are reimagining what new flexible work arrangements look like to acquire and retain top talent. Deel eliminates remote hiring obstacles and creates an opportunity for all with a platform, tools, and flexibility built for teams to thrive whenever and wherever they want to work.

Deel serves more than 4,500 customers worldwide from names like Coinbase, Intercom and Shopify in over 150 countries.

With Deel, businesses can hire employees and contractors compliantly without needing a local entity in less than five minutes. Companies can also pay teams in more than 120 currencies with just a click.

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Workato to double Asia Pacific workforce after IMDA accreditation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 -- Workato, the leading and fastest-growing integration-led automation platform, has been accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA).

As a statutory board in the Singapore government, IMDA partners with SG:D Accredited companies to spearhead the strategic use of innovative technology in various sectors.

“Workato is proud to be accredited by IMDA. It is a testament to Workato’s best-in-class products, and our ability to support our customers anywhere on their automation journey,” said Managing Director and Vice-President, Workato Asia Pacific, Allan Teng.

“These credentials will enhance our relationships with Government entities and enterprises of all sizes for more successful automation and integration projects.”

Being accredited will provide assurance to the public, enterprise and commercial organisations in Asia Pacific to use Workato’s unified, no-code/low-code platform to maximise the value of their applications, data and people.

The platform makes it easy to integrate disconnected data and applications, and securely automate workflows to accelerate business transformations, according to a statement.

To get accredited, Workato had to go through a stringent evaluation on various aspects of the company, fortifying Workato’s credentials of following the highest standards in product development, business practices, data security, sustainability, and scalability.

Being accredited comes on the trail of an outstanding year for Workato in the Asia Pacific region. Since 2020, Workato’s employee base in Singapore alone, has grown by over 220 per cent.

In the last 12 months, Workato has witnessed 3x growth in revenue, and more than 100 per cent growth in their customer base across Asia Pacific. 

More details at www.workato.com.

-- BERNAMA

J.P. Morgan Securities plc announces post-stabilisation period

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 -- Further to the pre-stabilisation period announcement dated Oct 11, J.P. Morgan Securities plc hereby gives notice that no stabilisation (within the meaning of Article 3.2(d) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU/596/2014) or the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority) was undertaken by the Stabilisation Manager(s) named below in relation to the offer of the following securities.

The Issuer is The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), while the Stabilisation Manager(s) include BNP Paribas; Credit Agricole CIB; HSBC; ING; Shinhan Investment; and KEXIM Bank (UK) Limited, according to a statement.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an invitation or offer to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of any securities of the Issuer in any jurisdiction.

This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. 

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VORTEXA PARTNERS WITH THE BALTIC EXCHANGE TO ENABLE THE MARKET TO SEIZE FREIGHT OPPORTUNITIES IN A FAST-EVOLVING PLAYING FIELD

^{Vortexa partners with The Baltic Exchange}


 

• The Baltic Exchange pricing benchmarks are now accessible in conjunction with Vortexa’s market-leading analytics to provide a powerful combination for charterers, shipowners and freight analysts with the sharpest actionable insights available in the market.

LONDON, Oct 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vortexa today announced a data partnership with The Baltic Exchange, which makes its freight pricing benchmarks available alongside Vortexa analytics.

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Vortexa’s forward view of tonnage supply up to 35 days ahead along with real-time tonne-mile demand data at the highest frequency and granularity available in the freight markets are rapidly transforming chartering and positioning decisions among Vortexa's existing clients including trading houses, shipowners and oil majors.

The integration of The Baltic Exchange freight prices with Vortexa's real-time supply and demand freight analytics will empower users to identify, optimise and time opportunities in the freight markets at much greater speed and accuracy.

Fabio Kuhn, Vortexa’s CEO said: "It's the first time that predictive and real-time freight analytics and pricing are brought this close. This unparalleled view will unlock an immense competitive edge to market participants in a fast-evolving playing field".

Mark Jackson, Baltic Exchange’s CEO said: ‘’Vortexa analytics are hugely respected and we’re delighted to collaborate. This partnership adds value to Vortexa users and increases the footprint of The Baltic Exchange as the world’s leading source of independent maritime market data.”

About Vortexa

Vortexa provides market-leading real-time data and advanced analytics for energy and shipping markets. With the most accurate and complete picture of flows and freight dynamics, Vortexa covers crude oil, refined products, LPG and LNG, across all vessel classes. We help traders, analysts and shipping professionals gain a competitive edge into complex and opaque markets by making better trading decisions with confidence. Vortexa is a multidisciplinary force of over 100 employees combining the best of energy and shipping expertise, data science and engineering across three major hubs in London, Singapore and Houston.

About The Baltic Exchange

The Baltic Exchange is the world's leading independent source of maritime market information for the trading and settlement of physical and derivative contracts. Its international community of over 640 members encompasses the majority of world shipping interests and commits to a code of business conduct overseen by the Baltic. Baltic Exchange members are responsible for a large proportion of all dry cargo and tanker fixtures as well as the sale and purchase of merchant vessels. In November 2016, the Baltic Exchange was acquired by Singapore Exchange (“SGX”), bringing together complementary strengths of Singapore and London, two of the world’s most important maritime centres.

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Contact

Media:
Vortexa: Emma Boyle, Senior Communications Executive
T: +44 (0) 7814767321; E: emma.boyle@vortexa.com

The Baltic Exchange: Bill Lines
T: +44 (0) 2033268460; E: blines@navigatepr.com

Source : Vortexa

IHS HOLDING LIMITED ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

LONDON, Oct 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- IHS Holding Limited (“IHS Towers”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 18,000,000 ordinary shares being offered by IHS Towers, at a public offering price of $21.00 per share. The underwriters of the offering will also have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,700,000 ordinary shares from IHS Towers at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discount. The ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on October 14, 2021 under the ticker symbol “IHS.”

The closing of the offering is expected to occur on October 18, 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the offering. RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc. and Absa Bank Limited are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Cowen and Company, LLC, Investec Bank plc, Renaissance Securities (Cyprus) Limited, FirstRand Bank Limited (London Branch), acting through its Rand Merchant Bank division, Academy Securities, Inc., Loop Capital Markets LLC, Samuel A. Ramirez & Company, Inc., Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC and Tigress Financial Partners LLC are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the final prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained from any of the following sources:

• Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, via telephone: 1-866-471-2526, or via email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com;
• J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone at: 1-866-803-9204, or by email at: prospectus-eg_fi@jpmchase.com; or
• Citigroup Global Markets Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone at: 1-800-831-9146.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to these securities has been filed with, and was declared effective by, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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Contact

Media Contact:
Sard Verbinnen & Co
Email: IHS-SVC@SARDVERB.com

Investor Relations Contact:
InvestorRelations@ihstowers.com

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AM BEST PLACES CREDIT RATINGS OF CIGNA LIFE INSURANCE NEW ZEALAND LIMITED UNDER REVIEW WITH POSITIVE IMPLICATIONS

SINGAPORE, Oct 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand Limited (CLINZ) (New Zealand).

These Credit Rating (rating) actions follow the announcement on 7 October 2021, that Cigna Corporation [NYSE:CI], CLINZ’s ultimate parent, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses in seven countries, including CLINZ, to Chubb Limited (Chubb group) [NYSE:CB] for USD 5.75 billion. The transaction, which is subject to required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in 2022.

The ratings have been placed under review with positive implications as AM Best needs to assess the impact of the planned acquisition on CLINZ’s credit fundamentals, including any potential increase in rating enhancement that could arise from the change in ownership. In addition, AM Best will need to consider the planned integration of CLINZ within the Chubb group, any expected changes in strategy and any implicit or explicit support to be provided by the new parent. 

The ratings will remain under review pending completion of the transaction, and until AM Best can fully assess the post-acquisition credit rating fundamentals of CLINZ.

Ratings are communicated to rated entities prior to publication. Unless stated otherwise, the ratings were not amended subsequent to that communication. 

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SBT AND NTT COM TO COMMENCE TRIAL OF LOCAL CURRENCY PRICE DISPLAY AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEM FOR CROSS-BORDER USED CAR SALES AND EXPORT

^{Images showing local currency displays (Graphic: Business Wire)}



Rate guarantee will eliminate the risk of exchange rate fluctuations during lengthy overseas transportation periods


TOKYO, Oct 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SBT Co., Ltd. (SBT), a trading company specializing in the export of automobiles and other vehicles to more than 150 countries and regions around the world, and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (TOKYO:9432), today announced they will conduct a trial of a solution that allows prices and settlement details to be displayed in local currencies at guaranteed rates of exchange on SBT’s cross-border e-commerce site.

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The trial, which will commence on October 13, will introduce local currency pricing and settlement on the SBT’s e-commerce site - the first-of-its-kind solution in the field of cross-border vehicle e-commerce.¹ NTT Com’s "Home Currency Anywhere”™ (HCA) service² will be used to guarantee exchange rates at the time of contract during the period of transportation of vehicles. The aim of the proposed new service is to increase convenience for users and further expand the market for used vehicles, and the trial will seek to uncover potential further needs in this market.

The envisioned verification process will be as follows:

Step 1: Displaying car prices in the appropriate local currency on the SBT’s e-commerce site., measuring buyers’ levels of usage of these, followed by a survey collecting the reasons for users selecting local currency rates and their feedback on the facility.

Step 2: For currencies that prove to be popular during Step 1, implementing local currency settlement and rate guarantee functions, measuring usage rates of these, followed by a survey collecting the reasons for users selecting local currency settlement or guaranteed exchange rate, and whether they will use it again.

The trial will run from October 2021 to January 2022 on the SBT’s used car cross-border e-commerce site. SBT will utilize the HCA service to display prices and settlement amounts in prospective buyers’ home currencies and to provide guaranteed rates for settlements. NTT Com will provide guaranteed foreign exchange rates and will be responsible for design of the e-commerce platform.

Based on the results of this trial, the two companies aim to provide full-scale local currency pricing and settlement at guaranteed rates in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and certain other regions, by the end of 2022. In addition, NTT Com's "NoMado,"³ a communication tool with multilingual translation functions, will be used to facilitate business negotiations with overseas customers and thereby expand the volume of transactions.

This collaboration with NTT Com will allow SBT to expand its business beyond a “From Japan to the World" model to a “From the World to the World" model, and the company will continue to develop services aimed at boosting customer satisfaction around the world.

Based on the business vision "Re-connect X™,⁵" NTT Com will contribute to the realization of a sustainable future in the new normal world by providing ICT services and solutions that reconnect consumers and businesses with society’s new values in a safe, secure and flexible manner.

The number of used cars exported from Japan to overseas countries has been growing steadily over the past few years, and is currently estimated to be around 1.47 million units annually, with a total export value of 700 billion yen (approx. 6.2 billion USD).⁴ In particular, exports to Kenya and other African countries have been increasing since 2016 in line with the remarkable economic growth of Africa.

Used cars exported from Japan to Africa are mainly transported by ship, with shipments taking about 30 to 40 days. Payment of fees is made in multiple installments between the time of conclusion of the contract and landing of the vehicle in the destination country in order to reduce the risk for both the seller and the buyer. However, there is the risk of exchange rate fluctuations during the long transportation times. In some cases, local suppliers cannot fix the selling price because the exact purchase price cannot be determined until the vehicle is landed, and individual buyers have to sign contracts without knowing the exact purchase price. In addition, the lack of familiarity with foreign currencies among many market participants often leads to errors being made during the contract and payment process.

Related links:
SBT used car export cross-border e-commerce site
Home Currency Anywhere™ Service Site
NTT Com to Launch Japan's first rate-guaranteed FX information and transaction data service. (Press release published on November 12, 2019)
 

1.	According to SBT.
2.	Home Currency Anywhere™ is a service provided by NTT Com that delivers guaranteed FX rates and transaction information in a safe and secure environment.
3.	NoMado is a new communication tool being developed by NTT Com. It has multi-language translation functionality that allows a user’s speech to be simultaneously translated into other languages, for example during meetings or business negotiations with people in other countries.
4.	Refers to "Survey Covering the Strengthening of Wholesale Operations (2) - Export of Used Vehicles" issued by the Used Car Committee of the Japan Used Car Dealers’ Association on April 26, 2021.
5.	Re-connect X is the vision that NTT Com has been pursuing since 2020. Under this vision, NTT Com is contributing to the realization of a sustainable future in a “new-normal” world by providing ICT services and solutions that “reconnect customers, businesses and society with new value” in a safe, secure, and flexible manner.

Re-connect X
https://www.ntt.com/en/about-us/re-connectx.html

About SBT

Automobile export business has been SBT's core business for over 28 years since its establishment in 1993. It is one of the leading companies in the industry with 3 domestic offices in Japan and 33 overseas offices for the export of used vehicles to more than 150 countries around the world.

www.sbtjapan.com

About NTT Communications

NTT Communications solves the world's technology challenges by helping enterprises overcome complexity and risk in their ICT environments with managed IT infrastructure solutions. These solutions are backed by our worldwide infrastructure, including industry leading, global tier-1 public and private networks reaching over 190 countries/regions, and more than 500,000m² of the world's most advanced data center facilities. Our global professional services teams provide consultation and architecture for the resiliency and security required for your business success, and our scale and global capabilities in technology world are unsurpassed. Combined with NTT Ltd., NTT Data, and NTT DOCOMO, we are NTT Group.
www.ntt.com | Twitter@NTT Com | Facebook@NTT Com | LinkedIn@NTT Com


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For more information
Human Resources & General Affairs Department
SBT CO., LTD.
E-mail: hrjp@sbtjapan.co.jp

Mitsuya Tomoda
Innovation Center
NTT Communications
E-mail: xtech@ntt.com


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FENIX360 ROLLS OUT WORLDWIDE TO HELP ARTISTS LIVE OFF THEIR ART

Built to support independent artists, the platform will provide revenue streams that bypass traditional industry formats and transform their ability to make a living from their work


SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- FENIX360 announces its global launch today ushering in a radical departure from traditional and exploitative creative industry structures.

Chairman and CEO Allan Klepfisz declared: “We’re extremely excited to have reached this juncture. To our surprise and joy we are launching with 1,000+ FENIX Global Artist Ambassadors. We intend to return shortly with hard facts about our roll-out. But first come facts, not boasts. There will hopefully soon be a time to crow. We want all our communications to be based on substance not spin or even fervent belief.”

President Lance Ford observed: “We are thrilled to be launching. The FENIX platform is unconventional and more transparent in multiple ways. Our approach to marketing is likewise. We are reticent to highlight our prospects, however likely they are to be fulfilled. Let’s first get the job done.”

Head of Operations, Tomas Varga said: “We are fully focused on our unique product and its distribution. It’s time to have our heads down and do our roll-out justice.”

Global Head of Artist Liaison, and NYC-based Director, Creator of Theater, TV, and Film, Will Nunziata observed: “I am doing somewhere between 10 to 15 FENIX Ambassador interviews a day and every one of them has been incredibly moving and inspiring. There is an extraordinary joy in documenting each artist’s journey and having the demand to join FENIX dramatically escalate as it has. But it’s clear to see that whether the artist is from LA or NYC, Beijing, Sydney, or London, they are all in need of connecting and collaborating with others. I am fully booked until mid-December with daily interviews and thrilled to be a part of building an unparalleled base of passionate, committed artists.”

Global Head of Artist Outreach, Content Czar and NYC based Producer, Composer, Singer and Advocate for Artist rights, Ashley Jana, noted: “FENIX is really what I’ve been looking for in terms of its intense focus on improving the revenue and autonomy of artists and its grassroots approach. I can’t wait until we report on the results of our intense efforts.”

About FENIX360

FENIX360 is an artist-centric social media app designed to also allow an artist with a limited following to have a chance of living off their art. And it is intended to provide users with a more engaging, fun platform. FENIX is represented by 1000+ FENIX Global Artist Ambassadors who are passionate about the platform and its purpose. FENIX360 is underpinned by blockchain technology and among the first globally distributed consumer decentralized apps (dApps).

The current version of FENIX360 app is in Google Play and the App Store. If you don’t find it in your region today, it will be rolling out shortly.

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Contact

Allan Klepfisz
FENIX360
hello@fenix.cash

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Nippon Express (Shanghai) unveils ‘Kansai Special Rapid Service’ using high-speed ferries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 -- Nippon Express (Shanghai) Co Ltd (NE Shanghai), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co Ltd, has launched an in-house consolidated service -- ‘Kansai Special Rapid Service’ -- using extremely reliable high-speed ferries from Shanghai to Osaka/Kobe, with the first departure being Sept 18.

The increasingly strict biosecurity measures imposed at Shanghai Pudong Airport have resulted in a continual string of flight cancellations by airlines, making it difficult to rely on air transport, while congestion at Shanghai Port has put container vessels considerably behind schedule. 

These circumstances have given rise to greater need for LCL (small-lot consolidation) services offering speed and punctuality, according to a statement.

Nippon Express developed the ‘Kansai Special Rapid Service’ in-house consolidated service as a BCP-compatible solution that uses high-speed ferries to transport cargo from the Shanghai CFS to the Osaka CFS/Kobe CFS in five days.

Service overview, frequency: departures twice weekly (using the ferries Xinjianzhen and Suzhouhao), while service type: consolidated cargo transport (LCL service with in-house consolidation).

Meanwhile, service features include speed: transport from Shanghai CFS to Osaka CFS/Kobe CFS in as short as five days; and, punctuality: service operates on reliable schedule using high-speed ferries.

The ferries Xinjianzhen and Suzhouhao alternate between Osaka and Kobe every other week, with service provided to the Osaka CFS for Osaka arrivals and the Kobe CFS for Kobe arrivals.

More details at http://www.nipponexpress.com/

-- BERNAMA

Dawex technology fuels French tourism digital platform Alentour

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 -- Dawex, the leading data exchange and data marketplace technology company, has announced powering Alentour, the French tourism digital platform, with Dawex Data Exchange technology.

To accelerate French tourism digitisation, Alentour brings together the industry’s ecosystem of producers of tourism activities, hotels, campings, touristic residences, tourist information offices, among others, on Dawex Data Exchange Platform to source, distribute, exchange and commercialise data securely.

By providing the data hub to Alentour, Dawex technology facilitates data circulation between all economic stakeholders in compliance with regulations, and brings the security and traceability of the data transactions and exchanges.

La Banque des Territoires partners with Dawex and one of the top travel technology companies in the world, to launch and develop Alentour to enrich the travellers’ experience by offering a simplified digitised access to personalised, bookable lists of local tourism and leisure activities.

According to a statement, Dawex Data Exchange technology enables Alentour to operate its own data hub to orchestrate a vast ecosystem of data providers and acquirers, and create strong data partnerships in the tourism sector.

“By enabling the circulation of data, the tourism and travel ecosystem will navigate out of the current disruption, and deliver inspiring next great travel ideas.

“Thanks to Data Exchange technology, organisations can boost their resiliency in the face of ongoing disruption,” says Dawex co-CEO, Fabrice Tocco.

Dawex mission is to facilitate and accelerate secure data circulation between economic stakeholders, institutions and private organisations contributing to the development of the data economy.

Created in 2015, Dawex is a French tech company, expanding business operations to Asia, North America and the Middle East.

-- BERNAMA

LeddarTech continues digital, in-person events participation in October

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 -- LeddarTech®, a global leader in Level 1-5 ADAS and AD sensing technology, is continuing participation in several digital and in-person events during October as both exhibitor and presenter. 

These virtual and live events will showcase LeddarTech’s comprehensive end-to-end technology platforms, enabling customers to solve critical sensing and perception challenges across the entire value chain of the automotive and mobility markets.

In a statement, VP of Global Marketing, Communications, and Product Management at LeddarTech, Daniel Aitken said: “The acceleration of autonomous driving depends heavily on the collaboration of like-minded professionals and our teams are excited to present, exhibit and network at these upcoming events.”

The events are ITS World Congress, Oct 11-15 (Live in Hamburg, Germany); Autotech Council Science Fair, Oct 14-15 (Live & Online); and, Arm DevSummit, Oct 19-21 (Virtual).

The ITS World Congress is the world’s largest and most prominent event focused on smart mobility and the digitalisation of transportation.

For 2021, ITS World will include live, interactive, and thought-provoking sessions where industry experts present the latest developments in ITS, showcasing and demonstrating cutting-edge technology within the event’s spacious exhibition space.

Autotech Council’s Annual Science Fair is a once-a-year opportunity for technology companies to introduce their innovations to strategy, R&D, scouting, and partnership executives from across the mobility industry. 

Meanwhile, the Arm DevSummit 2021 is a three-day virtual conference that serves up insights into the latest technology trends and allows the participants an opportunity to enhance skills in technical sessions and hands-on workshops while also providing the ability to network with like-minded software developers and hardware designers.

LeddarTech CTO, Pierre Olivier will join panelists from Arm, Amazon, and Continental for an engaging panel discussion where experts offer insights into how automakers have embraced a more centralised computing strategy, replacing scores of microcontrollers and microprocessors with fewer but more powerful SoCs.

More details at www.leddartech.com.

-- BERNAMA

TRICOR GROUP APPOINTS DAVID ONG AS DEPUTY CEO OF SINGAPORE OPERATION

HONG KONG, Oct 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tricor Group (Tricor), Asia's leading business expansion specialist providing integrated business, corporate, investor, human resources and payroll, corporate trust and debt services, fund administration, and governance advisory, today announced the appointment of seasoned ASEAN business leader David Ong as Deputy CEO of Tricor Singapore.

David’s appointment is effective October 1, 2021, initially coming on board as Deputy working alongside outgoing CEO Ho Lon Gee who will retire but remain as an advisor to Tricor after completing more than four decades in professional services and leading the Tricor Singapore team to success. David will report to Lennard Yong, Group CEO of Tricor Group.

David’s primary focus will be to continue building upon the foundations of Tricor Singapore and further expand the business. He will focus on utilizing Singapore as an ASEAN hub to support and serve our regional clients. David completed his bachelor’s degree in New Zealand. His professional qualifications include Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS) and Accredited Tax Advisor from Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP).

David, a native of Singapore, has over 25 years of professional experience in Singapore and throughout ASEAN. Most recently, he served as the Singapore and ASEAN Partner for corporate services in EY. Previously, he set up and led the company support services at PwC Singapore. He brings along proven P&L management and solutions, a strong sales track record, a broad client network as well as robust team leadership capacity to build and scale in accounting and corporate services businesses.

Lennard Yong, Group CEO of Tricor Group, said: “Singapore is a key market for Tricor and over the last few years, Tricor Singapore together with our business operations in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China have propelled Tricor Group to greater heights. I am especially grateful for the contribution that Lon Gee has made to Tricor Singapore since 2004. Today, Tricor Singapore is the leading corporate services provider and in this next chapter of growth, David’s market-specific prowess will help us deepen our market leadership position. I am confident David will lead the Singapore team well and will continue to develop Tricor Singapore as the market’s top-notch professional services firm.”

David Ong, Deputy CEO of Tricor Singapore said: “Tricor sits at the forefront of global expansion and the integrated professional services industry in Singapore, ASEAN and beyond. I look forward to working with the regional and Group teams to build upon the strong foundation that has been laid, to develop solutions that transform the industry and to capture the many market opportunities before us. Together, we will continue driving industry-leading growth that benefits employees, shareholders and, of course, the clients we serve.”

About Tricor Group

Tricor Group (Tricor) is Asia’s leading business expansion specialist, with global knowledge and local expertise in business, corporate, investor, human resources & payroll, corporate trust & debt services, and governance advisory. Tricor provides the building blocks for clients’ business growth, from incorporation to IPO. Tricor has had a rapid expansion through organic growth and development as well as partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. The Group today has ~50,000 clients globally (including ~20,000 clients in Mainland China), a staff strength of over 2,800 and a network of offices in 47 cities across 21 countries / territories. Our client portfolio includes over 2,000 listed companies in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China, Singapore and Malaysia, and more than 40% of the Fortune Global 500 companies, as well as a significant share of multinationals and private enterprises operating across international markets.

Visit: www.tricorglobal.com

 

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Contact

HONG KONG SAR (GROUP OFFICE)
Sunshine Farzan
Tricor Services Limited
Group Head of Marketing & Communications
Tel: +852 2980 1261
Email: Sunshine.Farzan@hk.tricorglobal.com

Source : Tricor Group 

--BERNAMA

EPiC Agile expands into the Americas, bringing industry veteran Ron Laudadio onboard

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 -- Business agility firm, EPiC Agile is expanding into the Americas after bringing seasoned industry veteran Ron Laudadio onboard to continue its track record of exponential growth and global expansion.

According to a statement, the move comes as business booms for EPiC, which has grown its headcount by more than 75 per cent this year, as companies worldwide seek out business transformation solutions amid ongoing fallout from the coronavirus crisis.

EPiC Agile is a full-service business agility transformation company, with over 60 coaches through South-East Asia who help companies successfully implement business agility models.

“We are delighted that Ron is joining our international leadership team as we look to accelerate the momentum we've created across Asia, into the Northern Hemisphere," said EPiC co-founder, Rob Gaunt.

Laudadio spent more than two decades in various roles at global computer giant IBM, including as chief technology officer for Canada, before joining consulting firm CGI where he spearheaded agile transformations on various projects.

Having witnessed transformations in about 2,000 leaders throughout his career, he said he had good insight into business strategies that resonate with impact.

"This is why joining EPiC Agile was a natural fit. Their strategic implementation of business agility is unique and will be sought after by business leaders in this region,” he added.

Laudadio’s newly recruited team of eight, to be based in Canada and the US, joins forces with EPiC in the Asia Pacific region.

Having worked with the likes of Woolworths, Telstra, Cochlear and AfterPay, EPiC’s coaches mentor business leaders as they undertake major company transformations, as well as developing bespoke strategies that foster strong workplace culture and modern ways of working.

Since launching in 2016, EPiC has built up an impressive business transformation track record, now with more than 60 coaches across three countries through South-East Asia.

-- BERNAMA