ZOOMTOPIA 2022: NEW INNOVATIONS TO POWER MODERN WORK EXPERIENCES

 

• Zoom Email and Calendar (beta) integrated into comprehensive Zoom communications platform
• Zoom Spots will provide persistent, virtual co-working spaces to drive employee connection and collaboration
• New innovations also include conversational AI features in Contact Center, additional benefits for developers, and more
• Zoomtopia offered for the first time as hybrid experience powered by Zoom Events

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) kicked off Zoomtopia 2022, the company’s annual event to unveil new innovations to power modern work experiences and celebrate the future of communication and collaboration. For the first time ever, Zoomtopia 2022 is a hybrid experience powered by Zoom Events, Zoom’s all-in-one, virtual event management solution.

“As global organizations are adapting to how, when, and where work happens, it’s crucial that human connection remains a top priority to drive business strategies forward,” said Eric S. Yuan, CEO at Zoom. “Zoom is purpose-built to make all kinds of connections possible, effective, and meaningful. Our team has built and launched more than 1,500 features and enhancements on the Zoom platform this year, advancing the way people connect with each other, their organization, and their customers—ultimately, opening the doors wide for creativity and collaboration.”

“There has never been more uncertainty surrounding the future of work than there is today. Work from anywhere, hybrid offices and other trends have created a complex set of questions that business and IT leaders need to address. Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain and that is collaboration tools will be critical in keeping workers connected,” said Zeus Kerravala, principal analyst at ZK Research. “Zoom has rapidly evolved from being a niche meetings company to a broad collaboration platform that delivers unparalleled employee and customer experience, and helps organizations address the current and future needs of work.”

“Our team connects and collaborates on Zoom, allowing us to seamlessly work together no matter where we are located—so that we can continue delivering world-class content from our iconic brands like HBO, Warner Bros., CNN, and Food Network and beloved characters like Batman, Superman, Looney Tunes, and Harry Potter,” said Dave Duvall, CIO - Technology & Operations, Warner Bros. Discovery. “We’ve been able to evolve with Zoom, particularly beyond meetings, with products like Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Team Chat. The whole platform has really expanded our capabilities to collaborate and stay connected within the organization.”

Zoom Platform Innovations Announced at Zoomtopia
To further advance the next era of communications, Zoom unveiled several new offerings to empower businesses and individuals alike.

Some of the latest announcements include:

• Zoom Mail and Calendar (beta): With the Zoom Mail and Calendar Clients, users no longer need to leave the Zoom platform to access their email and calendar. Popular email and calendar services will be integrated directly into Zoom, meaning users can quickly access their communications and scheduling, and get their work done more efficiently. For businesses who may not have dedicated IT services but are focused on privacy and security, Zoom also rolled out Zoom-hosted email and calendar service options, also directly integrated with the Zoom platform. Zoom Mail Service is end-to-end encrypted for emails sent directly between active Zoom Mail Service users. Zoom Mail and Calendar Clients and Zoom Mail and Calendar Services will launch in beta.
   
• Zoom Spots: Welcome to Zoom’s virtual co-working space! Coming in early 2023, Zoom Spots is a video-enabled persistent space, integrated within the Zoom platform, to help foster inclusive discussions, keep colleagues connected, and bring the fluid interactions of in-person work to distributed, hybrid teams throughout their day.
   
• Zoom Virtual Agent: Zoom Virtual Agent is an intelligent conversational AI and chatbot solution that uses natural language processing and machine learning to understand and quickly resolve issues for customers. Zoom Virtual Agent works around-the-clock on multiple support channels to deliver fast, personalized customer experiences, reduce call volumes to human agents, and drive significant operational efficiencies for businesses. Zoom Virtual Agent, available in early 2023, can be fully integrated with Zoom Contact Center and will also be offered as a standalone chatbot solution.
   
• Continuous Collaboration across Zoom One: Connected workstreams across Zoom One, the all-in-one communication and collaboration offering that brings together Team Chat, Phone, Whiteboard, Meetings, and more, are enabling individuals and teams to do their best work. Among these new capabilities is the integration between Team Chat and In-Meeting Chat, creating an always-on functionality so users can flow between Team Chat and Meetings to reduce silos, keep projects moving, and continue the conversation after meetings.
   
• Zoom IQ Virtual Coach: Coming soon as part of Zoom IQ for Sales, Zoom IQ Virtual Coach simulates a variety of selling situations to give sellers a practice environment to hone their pitch, obtain feedback, and receive real-time content tips during calls with prospects.
   

Learn more about these innovations and other new hybrid work features.

Build to Connect and Extend the Value of Zoom
Developers have the ability to use Zoom APIs, SDKs, and tools and resources to build apps and integrations with Zoom or use Zoom’s core technology to power innovative video-based solutions for any use case.

Developers can do more on Zoom with:

• Zoom Developer Platform enhancements: It will soon be easier for developers to provision and manage apps that work with Zoom by enabling admin-authorized installed apps. This will allow Zoom account admins to pre-install apps for an organization at the account, group, or user level. Additionally, developers will soon be able to monetize their apps on the Zoom App Marketplace.
• Extended availability with Zoom Apps: Zoom Apps, in-product apps seamlessly integrated into the Zoom Meeting and Webinar experience, is expanding across the platform to Team Chat, Zoom Rooms, and more, so developers can plug apps into all their workflows. Now, developers can build their integration once and extend it across the entire Zoom product line. Additionally, developers will benefit from increased distribution of their Zoom Apps with the upcoming release of Essential Apps. Essential Apps bundle Zoom Meetings paid plans and Zoom Apps with select app developers, servicing the needs of managing and growing a business, while helping to minimize manual drudgery.

Hear more about how developers can extend the power of Zoom with new updates to the Zoom Developer Platform and Zoom Apps at Developer Summit at Zoomtopia.

Tune In LIVE
Zoomtopia is a two-day hybrid experience hosted on the Zoom Events platform, featuring thought-provoking speakers, business leaders and celebrity appearances, and includes many opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn. Tune in live to catch all the exciting content.

About Zoom
Zoom is for you. Zoom is a space where you can connect to others, share ideas, make plans, and build toward a future limited only by your imagination. Our frictionless communications platform is the only one that started with video as its foundation, and we have set the standard for innovation ever since. That is why we are an intuitive, scalable, and secure choice for large enterprises, small businesses, and individuals alike. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom.

Zoom Public Relations
Candace Dean
Corporate PR Lead
press@zoom.us

SOURCE : Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

AZBIL LAUNCHES HIGH-PRECISION SINGLE LOOP CONTROLLER WITH HIGH-SPEED RESPONSE - REDUCES BURDEN ON PERSONNEL, FROM INSTALLATION TO MAINTENANCE -

^{Tokyo-based Azbil Corporation has launched the model C1A single loop controller for use in the factory automation market (Photo: Business Wire)}


TOKYO, Nov 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Azbil Corporation (TOKYO:6845) has started sales of the model C1A single loop controller, which features high accuracy and fast response and reduces the burden on personnel, from installation through to maintenance.

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Despite its compact 48x48mm front panel size, the C1A achieves a high accuracy of ±0.1% of the reading (for thermocouple or Pt100 RTD) and high-speed response with a sampling cycle of 25ms, and it is equipped with various labor-saving functions for manufacturing sites.

Single loop controllers compare signals from sensors with set values, execute PID control^*1 according to the deviation amount, and output control signals to actuators for keeping the control targets (temperature, pressure, flow rate, etc.) at correct levels. Controllers are essential devices for efficient operation at factories and plants. Azbil provides single loop controllers with a variety of functions that are required for applications in the factory automation market.

As typified by semiconductor manufacturing facilities, compact and high-performance equipment is needed for maximizing productivity in limited factory space. For devices like single loop controllers, which are built into other equipment, demand is growing for smaller size and higher performance. Additionally, it is important while equipment is running to reduce downtime by maintaining a constant understanding of the state of processes to prevent problems. Also, to cope with problems like a decrease in skilled workers and labor shortages, the manufacturing industry has turned to more intuitive and simpler methods of PID adjustment rather than methods that rely on experienced workers.

Despite its compact size, the C1A achieves high accuracy and high-speed response. Its multi-status indicator allows onsite personnel to grasp the controlled process status at a glance. Also, communication with a programmable logic controller (PLC) can be set up easily without the need for special programs. This makes it easy to create a system for remote process monitoring, for example, using a host system, touch panels, and other external devices.

A major application of controllers is controlling temperature using electric heaters, which are known to deteriorate and have a limited service life. An effective method of diagnosing deterioration is to monitor the resistance of the heater. The C1A calculates the voltage, current, and resistance of the heater using voltage transformer (VT) and current transformer (CT) inputs. These values can be monitored on the C1A’s front panel or be used to output alarms if the preset threshold is exceeded. By monitoring the resistance and the controlled temperature, the condition of a heater can be easily understood and unexpected heater burnout can be prevented.

Additionally, the C1A’s Smart Loader Package includes a PID simulator based on proprietary Azbil simulation technology as a standard feature. The PID simulator uses operating data to create mathematical models that reproduce characteristics of the object of control, allowing users to simulate PID control on the PC and reduce adjustment time.

Features

• High accuracy of ±0.1% of the reading (for thermocouple or Pt100 RTD), high-speed response with a sampling cycle of 25ms
• 4.5-digit numerical display showing values from −19999 to 19999 in units of 0.01°C, enabling more detailed checking of process conditions
• Multi-status indicator. In addition to settings and sensor input values, a bar graph of MV output % and other operational information can be displayed, making it easy to understand the status of control.
• PLC link communication function for communication with a PLC without the need for programming
• Front panel monitoring or alarm output of heater resistance calculated from CT/VT inputs, for understanding the condition of the heater
• Smart Loader Package with PID simulation function as a standard feature, allowing improved controllability through intuitive operation from a PC

For details, please visit the following website.
https://www.azbil.com/products/factory/factory-product/controller-recorder-communication-gateway/controller/c1a/index.html

Guided by the azbil Group’s philosophy of “human-centered automation,” Azbil aims to make contributions “in series” to a sustainable society and secure its own sustainable growth. It provides solutions for problems at production sites that meet customer needs.

^*1 Feedback control that operates on the basis of sensor measurements in order to keep the temperature, pressure, and other variables inside of manufacturing or processing equipment at the desired levels. PID refers to proportional, integral, and derivative action.

About Azbil Corporation
Azbil Corporation, formerly known as Yamatake Corporation, is a leading company in building and industrial automation, using its measurement and control technologies to provide customers with high value-added solutions to make their operations more efficient and sustainable. Founded in 1906, Azbil serves customers across the globe in a broad range of industries and aims to contribute to people's safety, comfort and fulfilment, and global environmental preservation. At the end of March 2022, Azbil employed over 10,000 people worldwide and generated ¥256 billion in revenue.
For more information, please visit https://www.azbil.com/.

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Contact

Azbil Corporation
Public Relations Section
Robert Jones
Phone: +81-3-6810-1006
r.jones.j7@azbil.com

Source : Azbil Corporation

TESSA THERAPEUTICS TO HIGHLIGHT THREE ABSTRACTS FOR PRESENTATION AT ASH 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Tessa Therapeutics Ltd (Tessa) announced three abstracts reporting data from clinical trials investigating its autologous CD30.CAR-T therapy (TT11) and allogeneic CD30.CAR EBVST therapy (TT11X) have been accepted for presentation at the 64th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting (ASH 2022).

In a statement, the clinical-stage cell therapy company developing next-generation cancer treatments for hematological malignancies and solid tumours said that the ASH has accepted three abstracts involving Tessa’s autologous and allogeneic CD30.CAR-T therapies, including two oral podium presentations, at its prestigious annual meeting on Dec 10-13 in New Orleans.

“The data being presented at ASH 2022 from the ongoing clinical trials of TT11 and TT11X demonstrate the potential of these therapies to safely and effectively treat CD30 positive lymphomas, including relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma,” said Tessa Therapeutics president and chief executive officer Thomas Willemsen.

Tessa Therapeutics has its global headquarters in Singapore, where it has built a state-of-the-art, commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility.

More details at www.tessacell.com.

 -- BERNAMA

"MITSUKOSHI BGC," COMMERCIAL FACILITY BY ISETAN MITSUKOSHI HOLDINGS WITH NOMURA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, SET FOR SOFT OPENING IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES ON NOVEMBER 18

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TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2022 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ --

- MITSUKOSHI Arriving in Philippines for First Time under Large-scale, Mixed-use Development Project -
 
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., both headquartered in Tokyo, announced on November 4 that they have set the soft opening of "MITSUKOSHI BGC" for Friday, November 18, 2022. This commercial facility is part of a large-scale, mixed-use residential and commercial development project being pursued in partnership with leading Filipino developer Federal Land Incorporated based in Makati. A grand opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023.
 
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Based on the concept of "NEXT MANILA LIFESTYLE," MITSUKOSHI BGC will offer a new lifestyle co-created by Japan and the Philippines in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the Philippines. MITSUKOSHI BGC will be housed from the 1st basement floor to the 3rd floor right below the residential floors of a four-tower complex, "The Seasons Residences." The mall will enrich daily lives of residents and visitors, providing a facility where they can enjoy special moments.
 
This is the first large-scale, mixed-use development project based on the joint partnership between a Japanese department store group and a Japanese real estate developer in the Philippines, and the first commercial facility operated by Isetan Mitsukoshi Group in the Philippines.
 
Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Located 11 km southeast of the center of Manila, the Philippines, BGC is a central business district that has experienced remarkable economic growth in recent years. It is a newly developing area redeveloped on a large tract of a former Philippine Army site. The area is vibrant with a concentration of commercial facilities, hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and other facilities, where families, many wealthy people, and expatriates from various countries reside.
 
1. Facility Overview
Name: MITSUKOSHI BGC
Address: 8th Avenue corner 36th Street, 1630, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Soft opening date: November 18, 2022
Grand opening date: First quarter of 2023
Total floor area: Approx. 28,000 m2 (commercial section B1F to 3F)
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Number of tenants: Approx. 120
Operating company: Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Commercial Management Corporation
 
- The first large-scale, mixed-use development project in the Philippines by a Japanese department store group and a Japanese real estate developerThis project is a large-scale, mixed-use project that develops approximately 15,000 square meters of land, constructing and operating new residential buildings and a commercial facility. The upper residential portions of the complex, "The Seasons Residences," are condominium towers consisting of 4 buildings -- HARU (spring), NATSU (summer), AKI (autumn), and FUYU (winter) -- with a total of approximately 1,400 units. The Seasons Residences will be constructed on the 3rd to 54th floors at the tallest level. MITSUKOSHI BGC will occupy from the 1st basement floor to the 3rd floor of the lower part of the complex.
 
- Market potential
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2. Floor Guide
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3. Exterior / Interior
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4. Environment / Services
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5. The Seasons Residences
Name: The Seasons Residences
Address: 8th Avenue corner 36th Street, 1630, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Lot area: Approx. 15,000 m2
Total floor area: Residential section: approx. 110,000 m2
Size: 4 buildings (3rd floor to 54th floor for the tallest building)
*Commercial section: 1st basement floor to 3rd floor
Total number of housing units: Approx. 1,400
Schedule: Entire project scheduled for completion in 2027
For details, please visit:
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Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

NEW VONAGE STUDY REVEALS THAT CONSUMERS WANT DIGITAL INTERACTIONS WITH BRANDS TO FEEL MORE LIKE PERSONAL CONVERSATIONS

Vonage 11th Annual Global Customer Engagement Report reveals technology gap prevents meaningful connections and risks loyalty among customers

SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, has unveiled new research that shows businesses have technology gaps that prevent them from making meaningful connections with customers. After two years of nonstop digital transformation among businesses, only 45% of consumers are “very satisfied” with the way they connect with companies, revealing opportunities to enhance digital transformation efforts with omnichannel communications channels, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven capabilities, and more.

Vonage's 11th Global Customer Engagement Report, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 consumers from 11 countries, explores preferences when it comes to using technology to connect with their favourite brands.

Consumer Expectations and Satisfaction

The report found that 60% of customers are “very satisfied” with friends and family communications, while 45% rate business/service provider communications as high.

While many consumers use messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger (57%) and make calls via messaging apps (48%) with friends and family on a daily basis, the study uncovered that phone calls (37%) tend to be consumers’ most-used method for communicating with businesses, followed by email (30%) and messaging apps (30%).

This disparity suggests that businesses are not providing consumers with the same, familiar experience they are used to in their personal lives when it comes to communications technology. In order to do that, businesses need to drive omnichannel customer engagement forward (voice calls, video, chat, messaging apps, and more) and embrace emerging technologies like AI, to eliminate common customer frustrations and technology gaps.

“The ubiquity of mobile phones delivers the kind of vehicle to businesses that allows them to speak to and engage with their customers directly — right from the palms of their hands. Yet, this research reveals that many businesses are still not using the communications channels made available by today’s technology to their full potential and are missing out on opportunities to make real connections with customers and drive customer engagement,” said Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer for Vonage. “This is where AI tools can help and surface as underused technology.” 

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SMART MODULAR TECHNOLOGIES EXPANDS DURAMEMORY PORTFOLIO WITH NEW DDR5 VERY LOW PROFILE ECC UDIMMS

^{SMART’s new DuraMemory DDR5 VLP ECC UDIMMs are designed for embedded 1U blade networking, telecom, compute and storage applications. (Photo: Business Wire)}


Extended lineup of DDR5 VLP UDIMMs designed for 1U blade servers used in networking, compute and storage applications

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Nov 3 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (“SMART”), a division of SGH (Nasdaq: SGH) and a global leader in memory solutions, solid-state drives and hybrid storage products today announced the addition of new DDR5 16GB and 32GB Very Low Profile Error-Correction Code Unbuffered Dual In-Line Memory Modules (VLP ECC UDIMM) to its lineup of blade memory VLP module products.

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SMART’s new DuraMemory^™ DDR5 VLP ECC UDIMMs are designed for 1U blade servers and blade enclosure systems used in networking, telecom, compute and storage applications that are optimized to minimize space and power. DDR5 VLP ECC UDIMMs are designed to meet height, density, power, and performance specifications needed to enable the next generation of memory applications.

“With the new generation of DDR5 CPUs launching, providing a broad selection of DDR5 VLP modules for our customers helps them meet their needs for specialized blades used in Edge, IIoT and similar applications -- where data needs to be processed at its origin,” stated Arthur Sainio, director of product marketing for DRAM at SMART.

DDR5 modules provide an improved channel and power management architecture, run on less voltage, operate at higher speeds, and can scale to higher densities compared to DDR4. SMART’s VLP ECC UDIMM low profile (18.75 mm height) allows for vertical DIMM placement in 1U blades and saves board space. Its high density capability enables up to 384GB in 1U compute and storage-blade systems with 12 DIMM sockets. The module currently supports DDR5-4800 operation, while support for DDR5-5600 is under development.

In addition, SMART offers industrial temperature grade (-40° to +85°C) VLP ECC UDIMMs for 1U servers used in edge and other applications that need to operate reliably in extreme conditions. SMART also provides enhanced features, such as anti-sulfur resistors, underfill, conformal coating and retention clips to ensure reliable operation under all types of operating conditions.

SMART’s DDR5 16GB and 32GB VLP ECC UDIMM are now available. For technical specifications and how to order information, please visit the VLP UDIMM product page at smartm.com.

*The stylized “S” and “SMART” as well as “SMART Modular Technologies” and “DuraMemory” are trademarks and registered trademarks of SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

About SMART Modular Technologies

For more than 30 years, SMART Modular Technologies has been helping customers around the world enable high-performance computing through the design, development and advanced packaging of specialty memory solutions. Our robust portfolio ranges from today’s leading-edge technologies to standard and legacy DRAM and Flash storage products. We provide standard, ruggedized and custom memory and storage solutions that meet the needs of diverse applications in high-growth markets.

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Contact

Product Marketing Contact
Arthur Sainio
Director, DRAM Product Marketing
SMART Modular Technologies
39870 Eureka Dr., Newark, CA 94583
+1 (510) 364-3647
arthur.sainio@smartm.com

Media Contact
APAC
Morris Yang
Marketing Manager
+886 (2) 7705 2770
apac@smartm.com

Source : SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.

ZOOM TO RELEASE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2023

 SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 on Monday, November 21, 2022, after the market closes.

A live Zoom Video Webinar of the event can be accessed at 2:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm ET through Zoom’s investor relations website at https://investors.zoom.us. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event.

About Zoom
Zoom is for you. Zoom is a space where you can connect to others, share ideas, make plans, and build toward a future limited only by your imagination. Our frictionless communications platform is the only one that started with video as its foundation, and we have set the standard for innovation ever since. That is why we are an intuitive, scalable, and secure choice for large enterprises, small businesses, and individuals alike. Founded in 2011, Zoom is publicly traded (NASDAQ:ZM) and headquartered in San Jose, California. Visit zoom.com and follow @zoom.

Public Relations
Colleen Rodriguez
Head of Global PR
press@zoom.us

Investor Relations
Tom McCallum
Head of Investor Relations
408.675.6738
investors@zoom.us 

SOURCE : Zoom Video Communications, Inc.