KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 -- Cloudflare Inc has launched Cloudflare for Teams™, a set of solutions that will secure corporations and their employees globally, without sacrificing performance.
Cloudflare for Teams is centered around two core products, namely, Cloudflare Access™ and Cloudflare Gateway™, according to a statement.
“Employees need to access their applications quickly and securely, browse the public Internet without threatening company security, and be able to do all of this, no matter where they are. Cloudflare for Teams gives companies and their employees a better way to do work, without added inconvenience,” said Cloudflare co-founder and chief executive officer, Matthew Prince.
Cloudflare Access is a Zero Trust identity and access management solution that secures, authenticates and monitors user access to ensure that employees and devices are who they say they are.
The security, performance and reliability company is working with identity providers, including Okta, OneLogin and Ping Identity, as well as works with major endpoint security providers to ensure users’ devices accessing applications have the latest protections and updates.
Meanwhile, Cloudflare Gateway is a new solution that will secure and filter outbound Internet traffic to protect employees from threats on the public Internet. It will also ensure that Internet-browsing employees do not bring malware or vulnerable code into the organisation.
Gateway will replace firewall appliances in offices, negate the need for new hardware, eliminate expensive MPLS fees and deliver anti-malware scanning and software closer to the user, stopping threats before they hit the network.
More information at https://www.cloudflare.com.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Tuesday, 14 January 2020
Soul Machines raises US$40 million to advance human-machine collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 -- Soul Machines recently announced its US$40 million series B financing, led by Temasek from Singapore. (US$1 = RM4.09)
Soul Machines is an AGI Research company, developing the world’s leading Autonomous Animation platform to help humanise brands and the ways people engage with them.
According to a statement, the funds will be used to continue expanding globally with specific focus on R&D and increasing its global operating footprint to meet growing demand.
The investment also involved participation from Lakestar, a leading European Venture Fund, and Salesforce Ventures, along with further investment from existing investors Horizons Ventures, University of Auckland Inventors Fund and others from their earlier rounds.
Soul Machines was founded by Academy Award winner, Mark Sagar and serial entrepreneur, Greg Cross in 2016 when it was spun out of the University of Auckland.
Together, technology pioneers Sagar and Cross are fusing AI, computational brain models and experiential learning to usher in a new era of customer experience.
With Soul Machines’ technology, their clients’ Digital Heroes are able to democratise personal experience in a way that has not been previously possible.
Soul Machines has deployed its HumanOS™ platform and created Digital Heroes for some of the biggest global brands in retail, automotive, banking and finance with customers including Procter & Gamble, Bank ABC and The Royal Bank of Scotland.
-- BERNAMA
Soul Machines is an AGI Research company, developing the world’s leading Autonomous Animation platform to help humanise brands and the ways people engage with them.
According to a statement, the funds will be used to continue expanding globally with specific focus on R&D and increasing its global operating footprint to meet growing demand.
The investment also involved participation from Lakestar, a leading European Venture Fund, and Salesforce Ventures, along with further investment from existing investors Horizons Ventures, University of Auckland Inventors Fund and others from their earlier rounds.
Soul Machines was founded by Academy Award winner, Mark Sagar and serial entrepreneur, Greg Cross in 2016 when it was spun out of the University of Auckland.
Together, technology pioneers Sagar and Cross are fusing AI, computational brain models and experiential learning to usher in a new era of customer experience.
With Soul Machines’ technology, their clients’ Digital Heroes are able to democratise personal experience in a way that has not been previously possible.
Soul Machines has deployed its HumanOS™ platform and created Digital Heroes for some of the biggest global brands in retail, automotive, banking and finance with customers including Procter & Gamble, Bank ABC and The Royal Bank of Scotland.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, 10 January 2020
BRANDSAFWAY ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE AGF ACCESS GROUP, INC.
Strengthening BrandSafway’s position as the premier vertical access solutions provider with enhanced product range, expertise and manufacturing capabilities
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA, Jan 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrandSafway has signed an agreement to acquire AGF Access Group, Inc., headquartered in L’Assomption, Quebec, with two manufacturing sites in Canada and 24 branches across North America. Focused on renting, selling and manufacturing vertical access products through its own branches and an independent dealer network, AGF Access Group provides turnkey solutions for both small-scale as well as multibillion-dollar commercial construction and refurbishment projects.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to partner with a leader in motorized access equipment, enabling us to grow our market presence in mast climbing, suspended access solutions, elevators and building maintenance units throughout North America,” said Dave Witsken, president of Energy and Industrial at BrandSafway. “With a dedicated team of engineers, a strong distribution network, world-class manufacturing and experienced leadership, AGF Access Group will bring great value to BrandSafway. As a combined entity, we will be able to provide an even wider range of access solutions.”
AGF Access Group includes four divisions, two world-class product groups – Hydro Mobile and Winsafe – and two successful rental units – AGF Access, which includes recent acquisitions IEQ, Jamco Construction and Noxxent, and Hydro Rents.
“We’re thrilled to be joining the BrandSafway team,” said Vincent Dequoy, president of AGF Group. “We look forward to working together to leverage our complementary businesses for growth. AGF will be able to expand its mast climbing and suspended access business throughout North America and provide more services and products to existing customers as well. This is an exciting time for AGF, our employees and our customers.”
“Our combined customers in North America will benefit from specialized knowledge in vertical access, a broader range of solutions and greater depth of expertise,” agreed Witsken. “Together, we can deliver custom and highly efficient access and scaffolding solutions for commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects.”
The closing of this transaction is anticipated in early 2020.
About BrandSafway
With a commitment to safety as its foremost value, BrandSafway provides the broadest range of solutions with the greatest depth of expertise to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of 330 strategic locations across 30 countries and more than 38,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of forming, shoring, scaffolding, work access and industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You™ — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive. For more information about BrandSafway, visit www.brandsafway.com.
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Karla Cuculi
BrandSafway
262-523-6580
KCuculi@BrandSafway.com
SOURCE : BrandSafway
Kennesaw, Georgia, USA, Jan 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrandSafway has signed an agreement to acquire AGF Access Group, Inc., headquartered in L’Assomption, Quebec, with two manufacturing sites in Canada and 24 branches across North America. Focused on renting, selling and manufacturing vertical access products through its own branches and an independent dealer network, AGF Access Group provides turnkey solutions for both small-scale as well as multibillion-dollar commercial construction and refurbishment projects.
“This is an exciting opportunity for us to partner with a leader in motorized access equipment, enabling us to grow our market presence in mast climbing, suspended access solutions, elevators and building maintenance units throughout North America,” said Dave Witsken, president of Energy and Industrial at BrandSafway. “With a dedicated team of engineers, a strong distribution network, world-class manufacturing and experienced leadership, AGF Access Group will bring great value to BrandSafway. As a combined entity, we will be able to provide an even wider range of access solutions.”
AGF Access Group includes four divisions, two world-class product groups – Hydro Mobile and Winsafe – and two successful rental units – AGF Access, which includes recent acquisitions IEQ, Jamco Construction and Noxxent, and Hydro Rents.
“We’re thrilled to be joining the BrandSafway team,” said Vincent Dequoy, president of AGF Group. “We look forward to working together to leverage our complementary businesses for growth. AGF will be able to expand its mast climbing and suspended access business throughout North America and provide more services and products to existing customers as well. This is an exciting time for AGF, our employees and our customers.”
“Our combined customers in North America will benefit from specialized knowledge in vertical access, a broader range of solutions and greater depth of expertise,” agreed Witsken. “Together, we can deliver custom and highly efficient access and scaffolding solutions for commercial, infrastructure and industrial projects.”
The closing of this transaction is anticipated in early 2020.
About BrandSafway
With a commitment to safety as its foremost value, BrandSafway provides the broadest range of solutions with the greatest depth of expertise to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of 330 strategic locations across 30 countries and more than 38,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of forming, shoring, scaffolding, work access and industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You™ — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive. For more information about BrandSafway, visit www.brandsafway.com.
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Karla Cuculi
BrandSafway
262-523-6580
KCuculi@BrandSafway.com
SOURCE : BrandSafway
Tom Chu is PVH Asia Pacific regional president, come Feb 1
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 -- PVH Corp, one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of iconic brands, including CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, has named Tom Chu as PVH Asia Pacific regional president, effective Feb 1.
In his new role, Chu who previously served as PVH Japan president, will report to PVH president, Stefan Larsson.
“Tom’s strong management ability and consistent track record will position PVH well to further our Asia expansion,” said Larsson in a statement.
“As we move forward, we are focused on leveraging the strength of our brands, continuing to capturing the heart of the consumer and delivering sustainable profitable growth in one of our fastest growing regions.”
In the same statement, Frank Cancelloni who is former regional president, PVH Asia Pacific, will be leaving PVH March-end, 2020 to pursue new opportunities.
Chu has been with PVH for over six years. Together with his team, he returned TOMMY HILFIGER to its premium brand status and the business to profitability in Japan and re-launched CALVIN KLEIN JEANS product to the market.
His brand, product and consumer focus, strong business acumen and Asia experience will enhance PVH’s long-term growth potential.
-- BERNAMA
Willis Lease Finance Corporation orders up to 60 CFM LEAP engines
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation has placed an order with CFM International for up to 60 LEAP engines with a value of nearly US$900 million at list prices. (US$1 = RM4.09)
This includes both firm and option orders for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, which the Company will use to support its customers operating Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
According to a statement, these newly-ordered engines will begin delivering this year and add to the eight LEAP engines the Company currently owns.
“As we have said before, our customers continue to express their preference to borrow spare engines when they’re needed, rather than owning a large number of engines that will generally be under-utilised,” said chairman and chief executive officer, Charles F. Willis.
“This preference has supported utilisation of the LEAP engines we already own, and we believe our ConstantAccess programme, among others, will continue to drive efficiency, and thus value, for our customers.
“We are excited to show confidence in the market, support the LEAP programme and invest in jobs, both domestically and abroad, by placing the largest order in the Company’s nearly 40-year history.”
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
MYPINPAD receives PCI SSC SPoC approval for iOS devices
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 -- MYPINPAD (MPP), the global leader in secure personal authentication for payment solutions has achieved Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council certification for its iOS Software based PIN entry on a Commercial off-the-shelf (SPoC) solution.
“MYPINPAD has been at the forefront of the thinking about and the development of PIN on Mobile since 2012,” said MYPINPAD chief executive officer and chairman, Phil King.
“We are proud to have achieved PCI SPoC certification for IOS devices, featuring a standard non-scrambled PIN pad that consumers trust and are familiar with. We look forward to announcing the same for Android devices soon.”
The UK-based fintech company is amongst the world’s first to achieve certification for its innovative PIN on Mobile solution (MPP mPOS), evaluated by Brightsight.
The solution enables everyday smartphones and tablets to replace traditional Point of Sale terminals and PIN entry mPOS devices, according to a statement.
MYPINPAD’s innovative SPoC solution is seen as a major enabler for the predicted massive expansion in the number of payment acceptance devices globally. The solution is easily integrated into third party applications and can be delivered ‘As-a-Service’.
MPP mPOS will enable even the smallest of enterprises and those in under-served economies to accept card payments, while also relieving merchants and larger retailers from the burden of purchasing and maintaining large estates of traditional POS terminals.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, 6 January 2020
NXTEducator Summit in Taiwan seeks educational innovations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 -- The Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation, in partnership with HundrED, has attracted global Chinese education innovators to participate in the NXTEducator Summit in Taiwan.
The NXTEducator Summit focuses on searching for educational innovations in the global Chinese- speaking society that enhance attitude skills based on six indicators.
The foundation is committed to providing talents for future society. It has developed a comprehensive blueprint, TalentNXT, which includes K-12, university students and professionals.
With over 15 years of experience, the foundation will use NXTEducator as a beginning to integrate FIT+HUG and realise the TalentNXT talent cultivation blueprint.
The vision is to gather schools, non-profit organisations and businesses to cooperatively nurture excellent talent and assist Taiwan innovation education to be acknowledged on a global scale.
Sayling Wen Cultural & Educational Foundation chief executive officer, Teresa Lin said: “We believe education must quickly adapt to the interdisciplinary, diverse and changing environment that will become the norm in the future.
“The 1st NXTEducator Summit recognised innovations that were elected based on science, humanities, society, environment and innovative education aspects, allowing students to study and develop their career value through observing, expressing and training innovative mindset.”
-- BERNAMA
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