KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, has unveiled its Time-of-Flight (ToF) CMOS image sensor, tailored for 3D detection and distance measurement.
Based on a statement, the sensor supports the latest industrial applications, including vision guided robotics, logistics and automated guided vehicles.
Hydra3D’s high resolution and flexible configuration, combined with its on-chip HDR, make it ideal for outdoor applications such as surveillance, ITS, building construction and drones.
The sensor features a 10 µm three-tap cutting-edge pixel, designed with Teledyne e2v’s proprietary CMOS technology and produced by Tower Semiconductor, the leader in high-value analog semiconductor foundry solutions.
Incorporating a resolution of 832 x 600 pixels, Hydra3D provides very fast transfer times starting from 20ns, excellent demodulation contrast and sensitivity.
The sensor can be operated in real-time at short, mid and long-range distances, in both indoor and outdoor conditions, while providing excellent temporal precision.
It comes with an evaluation kit (Hydra3D EK), enabling customers to evaluate the sensor in multiple application setups. The kit includes a compact 2/3-inch optical format calibrated module, which includes a light source for near infrared illumination and an optic.
Two versions will be available, targeted at performing the ToF principle at short-range distances (up to five metres) or mid-range distances (up to 10 metres) and with a field-of-view of 60° x 45° or a field of view of 40° x 30°, while capturing real-time 3D information at a full resolution.
Samples will be available in August while evaluation kits, in September.
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Friday 31 July 2020
Teledyne e2v introduces high resolution ToF sensor for next generation 3D vision systems
Thursday 30 July 2020
ISW Holdings initialises production of 1MW Proceso S19 Pod5ive Data Center design
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 -- Nevada-based ISW Holdings Inc (ISW Holdings or the Company) has announced finalisation of the new Proceso S19 Pod5ive data centre design, capable of powering 1MW of computing mining power.
Bit5ive is targeting the first deployments beginning in August, with its initial pod delivery bound to the 100-MW renewable energy Bit5ive LLC (Bit5ive) project in Pennsylvania.
“The S19 Pod5ive Data Center has been engineered from the ground up to deliver an industry leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) score of 1.025,” said ISW Holdings president, Alonzo Pierce in a statement.
“If you eliminate everything superfluous to maximum performance, optimise every remaining factor, and then integrate it into a renewable energy substrate to drive costs down to some of the lowest levels available anywhere in the world, this is what you get.”
The Company formed a joint venture partnership with Bit5ive in May to build and deliver the single most elegant, powerful and efficient data centre pods in the world.
Geared primarily for the cryptocurrency mining industry, the Proceso S19 Pod5ive Data Center offers next-generation, dynamic self-management functionality, plug-and-play operation, virtually non-existent maintenance needs, and an industry best-in-class 1.025 PUE.
The design features include automated environment control with airflow pressure sensor and ‘smart’ evaporator cooler; remote management capability; motion sensor security; and, proprietary miners monitoring and software system.
More details at www.ISWHoldings.com
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Bit5ive is targeting the first deployments beginning in August, with its initial pod delivery bound to the 100-MW renewable energy Bit5ive LLC (Bit5ive) project in Pennsylvania.
“The S19 Pod5ive Data Center has been engineered from the ground up to deliver an industry leading Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) score of 1.025,” said ISW Holdings president, Alonzo Pierce in a statement.
“If you eliminate everything superfluous to maximum performance, optimise every remaining factor, and then integrate it into a renewable energy substrate to drive costs down to some of the lowest levels available anywhere in the world, this is what you get.”
The Company formed a joint venture partnership with Bit5ive in May to build and deliver the single most elegant, powerful and efficient data centre pods in the world.
Geared primarily for the cryptocurrency mining industry, the Proceso S19 Pod5ive Data Center offers next-generation, dynamic self-management functionality, plug-and-play operation, virtually non-existent maintenance needs, and an industry best-in-class 1.025 PUE.
The design features include automated environment control with airflow pressure sensor and ‘smart’ evaporator cooler; remote management capability; motion sensor security; and, proprietary miners monitoring and software system.
More details at www.ISWHoldings.com
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SmartStream receives highest level of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- SmartStream Technologies, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) solutions provider, has announced certification for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) version 3.2.1, level 1 (the highest level).
According to a statement, the certification provides additional reassurance to serve card and digital payment customers and process personal identifiable information across the world.
The PCI-DSS certification is one of the most trusted, demanded and in a lot of cases mandatory qualifications for solutions partners.
SmartStream’s reconciliations platform and OnDemand (SaaS) services using its flagship solutions: TLM Reconciliations, TLM Aurora and SmartStream Air (Artificial Intelligence Reconciliations), have been certified at the highest level of security standards.
This also includes the departments, staff, locations and processes which support the complete service model.
For SmartStream, achieving PCI-DSS status involved demonstrating high levels of security across the whole organisation, covering domains such as physical security, personnel security, fraud control mechanisms, IT & data security and data privacy - on a fully monitored business environment.
SmartStream chief executive officer, Haytham Kaddoura said: “The process was rigorous, it included revisiting numerous policies, testing security solutions and implementing new processes, it was a collaborative team effort across all of the business units.”
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According to a statement, the certification provides additional reassurance to serve card and digital payment customers and process personal identifiable information across the world.
The PCI-DSS certification is one of the most trusted, demanded and in a lot of cases mandatory qualifications for solutions partners.
SmartStream’s reconciliations platform and OnDemand (SaaS) services using its flagship solutions: TLM Reconciliations, TLM Aurora and SmartStream Air (Artificial Intelligence Reconciliations), have been certified at the highest level of security standards.
This also includes the departments, staff, locations and processes which support the complete service model.
For SmartStream, achieving PCI-DSS status involved demonstrating high levels of security across the whole organisation, covering domains such as physical security, personnel security, fraud control mechanisms, IT & data security and data privacy - on a fully monitored business environment.
SmartStream chief executive officer, Haytham Kaddoura said: “The process was rigorous, it included revisiting numerous policies, testing security solutions and implementing new processes, it was a collaborative team effort across all of the business units.”
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Anomali powers TIS INTEC Group's threat intelligence centre in Japan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- Anomali, a leader in intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions, has partnered with an IT provider, TIS INTEC Group to provide cybersecurity services in Japan.
According to a statement, TIS will utilise the Anomali product suite to power its threat intelligence centre, delivering enterprise cloud and security operation services across its APAC-region customer base.
“With advanced persistent threats and cyber-criminals targeting public and private sector organisations in the region, it is critically important that services providers responsible for security understand what they are up against,” said Anomali Sr Vice-President and GM (APAC), Geoff Noble.
“With Anomali providing the foundation of its security offering, TIS gains accelerated detection, investigation and response over the threats that are most impactful to their customers’ environments,” he said.
Shinji Abe, Section Chief of Enterprise Security Services Dept., IT Platform Business Unit, Service Strategy Sector, TIS Inc said: “With cyber threat actors becoming more organised and sophisticated in skills, traditional reactive security solutions are no longer sufficient.
“By partnering with Anomali, TIS looks forward to bringing our customers the most advanced intelligence solutions, which help security professionals simplify ever expanding security operations, and empower them with the needed threat intelligence to fulfill their works more efficiently.”
Joint customers receive the most advanced, comprehensive, and easy-to-use threat intelligence solutions available. Anomali delivers Anomali Lens, Anomali Match and Anomali ThreatStream.
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According to a statement, TIS will utilise the Anomali product suite to power its threat intelligence centre, delivering enterprise cloud and security operation services across its APAC-region customer base.
“With advanced persistent threats and cyber-criminals targeting public and private sector organisations in the region, it is critically important that services providers responsible for security understand what they are up against,” said Anomali Sr Vice-President and GM (APAC), Geoff Noble.
“With Anomali providing the foundation of its security offering, TIS gains accelerated detection, investigation and response over the threats that are most impactful to their customers’ environments,” he said.
Shinji Abe, Section Chief of Enterprise Security Services Dept., IT Platform Business Unit, Service Strategy Sector, TIS Inc said: “With cyber threat actors becoming more organised and sophisticated in skills, traditional reactive security solutions are no longer sufficient.
“By partnering with Anomali, TIS looks forward to bringing our customers the most advanced intelligence solutions, which help security professionals simplify ever expanding security operations, and empower them with the needed threat intelligence to fulfill their works more efficiently.”
Joint customers receive the most advanced, comprehensive, and easy-to-use threat intelligence solutions available. Anomali delivers Anomali Lens, Anomali Match and Anomali ThreatStream.
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Pulse Secure offers new cloud-based service for elastic digital workplace
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- Pulse Secure has launched Pulse Zero Trust Access (PZTA), enabling organisations to provide users easy, anywhere access to multi-cloud and data centre applications with Zero Trust assurance.
The cloud-based, multi-tenant secure access service simplifies access management with single-pane-of-glass visibility, end-to-end analytics, granular policies, automated provisioning and advanced threat mitigation.
This empowers organisations to further optimise their increasingly mobile workforce and hybrid IT resources.
PZTA offers users streamlined application access while allowing organisations to govern every request by automatically verifying identity, device and security posture before granting a direct, encrypted connection between that user's device and applications residing in public clouds, private clouds or data centres.
“Pulse Zero Trust Access is designed for the elastic digital workplace, providing a unified, cloud-based service that enables greater accessibility, efficiency and risk reduction,” said Pulse Secure chief product officer, Rohini Kasturi in a statement.
PZTA is based on Pulse Secure’s new cloud-native, microservices-based, multi-tenant platform deployed globally in Microsoft Azure Cloud.
PZTA service is already available at an annual subscription MSRP starting at US$180 per user for up to 500 users with volume and multi-year discounts being offered. (US$1 = RM4.248)
More details at www.pulsesecure.net/pzta.
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The cloud-based, multi-tenant secure access service simplifies access management with single-pane-of-glass visibility, end-to-end analytics, granular policies, automated provisioning and advanced threat mitigation.
This empowers organisations to further optimise their increasingly mobile workforce and hybrid IT resources.
PZTA offers users streamlined application access while allowing organisations to govern every request by automatically verifying identity, device and security posture before granting a direct, encrypted connection between that user's device and applications residing in public clouds, private clouds or data centres.
“Pulse Zero Trust Access is designed for the elastic digital workplace, providing a unified, cloud-based service that enables greater accessibility, efficiency and risk reduction,” said Pulse Secure chief product officer, Rohini Kasturi in a statement.
PZTA is based on Pulse Secure’s new cloud-native, microservices-based, multi-tenant platform deployed globally in Microsoft Azure Cloud.
PZTA service is already available at an annual subscription MSRP starting at US$180 per user for up to 500 users with volume and multi-year discounts being offered. (US$1 = RM4.248)
More details at www.pulsesecure.net/pzta.
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Wednesday 29 July 2020
Ozow's online payment platform paves way for Open Banking in Africa
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- As there are over 49 million bank accounts in South Africa alone where users just need a convenient way to pay from them, Ozow’s secure online payment platform is leading payment innovation.
“As most people in the region go online mainly through their mobile devices (the same rings true for the rest of Africa) – and often pre-pay for airtime/data – transaction speed is essential. We commit to enabling payments in a few seconds,” said Ozow chief executive officer and co-founder, Thomas Pays in a statement.
Ozow’s latest product release in the form of a world first, patent-pending innovation called the Ozow PIN has also resulted in increased business growth.
This technology empowers users to tokenise payment and make any repeat purchases with the simple entry of a 4-digit PIN.
This innovation is already aggressively taking the lion’s share of the cash, card, and alternative payment options market by empowering users to transact anytime, anywhere online, or at point of sale, without the need for an app or registration.
Ozow can also be used for e-billing in partnership with SAGE and Xero, SMS payments via all major networks and QR codes.
The service is becoming available in five of South Africa’s 11 official languages, with plans to add the other languages in the coming months.
From the merchant’s perspective, Ozow acts as an additional layer of security to that of the existing banking infrastructure, keeping all transactions ultra-safe at all times and providing a safer environment than any other payment mechanism.
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Stockplus mobile trades doubled in 1st half 2020 - Dunamu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Korea’s fintech company, Dunamu has announced that mobile trades for Stockplus, the company’s social stock trading platform, more than doubled in the first half of 2020.
The result shows increases by 117.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. The total trading volume for Stockplus surpassed KRW 100 trillion (approximately US$83.2 billion) in July. (US$1 = RM4.245)
“COVID-19’s impact on the stock market and high-profile IPOs like SK Biopharmaceuticals has attracted a number of new individual investors, who tend to prefer mobile trading platforms,” said Dunamu Global Communications Manager, Buster Suh.
“Stockplus’ trading volume has grown rapidly in July and we expect the trend to continue for the foreseeable future.”
With mobile trading systems continuing to gain popularity in South Korea, Stockplus has seen a surge in transactions, according to a statement.
The platform’s mobile trading volume for the first half of 2020 was KRW 24.4 trillion (approximately US$20 billion), which is nearly KRW one trillion higher than the total for the entire year of 2019.
In addition to topping KRW 100 trillion in total trading volume, Stockplus also has over four million total app downloads as of July 2020. It was launched in 2014 as South Korea’s first social stock trading platform.
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The result shows increases by 117.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. The total trading volume for Stockplus surpassed KRW 100 trillion (approximately US$83.2 billion) in July. (US$1 = RM4.245)
“COVID-19’s impact on the stock market and high-profile IPOs like SK Biopharmaceuticals has attracted a number of new individual investors, who tend to prefer mobile trading platforms,” said Dunamu Global Communications Manager, Buster Suh.
“Stockplus’ trading volume has grown rapidly in July and we expect the trend to continue for the foreseeable future.”
With mobile trading systems continuing to gain popularity in South Korea, Stockplus has seen a surge in transactions, according to a statement.
The platform’s mobile trading volume for the first half of 2020 was KRW 24.4 trillion (approximately US$20 billion), which is nearly KRW one trillion higher than the total for the entire year of 2019.
In addition to topping KRW 100 trillion in total trading volume, Stockplus also has over four million total app downloads as of July 2020. It was launched in 2014 as South Korea’s first social stock trading platform.
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Saturday 25 July 2020
COVID-19: Tourism steadily recovers in China's Xi'an ancient capital
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- As China’s epidemic continues to improve due to effective domestic prevention and control measures, the tourism industry is gradually recovering in the ancient capital of Xi'an.
The Xi'an Municipal People's Government recently announced the full resumption of inter-provincial tourism in the ancient capital.
In order to meet the ongoing requirements of COVID-19 prevention and control, measures including limited tourist flows, tour reservations and staggered shifts are now applicable in all scenic spots in Xi'an.
According to a statement, the number of tourists will not exceed 50 per cent of the maximum capacity.
With immediate effect, more than 570 travel agencies and online tourist operators in Xi'an resumed offering group tours. Beginning July 20, 135 movie theatres have resumed operation.
A total of 34 scenic spots will be open to medical personnel for free throughout the year, from Aug 1. Tang Paradise (National 5A Tourist Attraction in China), the Louguantai Ecological Cultural Tourism Resort and over 80 per cent of the city's museums will be also open to public, for free.
In July, Xi'an was named one of the top 10 Internet celebrity cities in China. In addition, the night economy of Xi'an has continued to thrive, ranking fourth in China and first in northern China.
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Secretary Elaine Chao Unveils Guidance Document For Regulation Of Hyperloop Months Ahead Of Schedule And Establishes Eligibility For Project Funding
Announcement shows USDOT’s commitment to advancing next-generation transportation technology
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council unveiled the guidance document on a clear regulatory framework for hyperloop in the United States.
“This guidance bridges the gap between innovator and regulator, prioritizes safety during development without hampering innovation, and promotes mutual awareness between industry and government,” said Secretary Elaine Chao during the live-streamed event.
The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the US intends to be the leader in the industry.
“Hyperloop offers a truly unique opportunity to lead the world in 21st century transportation,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group. “It takes strong vision to break away from the inertia of the status quo and embrace these opportunities. The announcement today will help lay the groundwork for the United States to take that leadership.“
Virgin Hyperloop has been working closely with the NETT Council over the last year and a half, since its creation in March 2019, to advance its technology and ensure that they are able to deploy hyperloop safely and quickly.
This historic announcement not only provides a pathway for hyperloop regulation and deployment in the US, but also establishes hyperloop’s eligibility for federal funding for projects.
“We have determined that these hyperloop projects are just as eligible for grant as any maglev or magnetic levitation project,” said Finch Fulton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy during the live-streamed event. “This includes the Federal Railroad Administration Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, the Office of the Secretary BUILD and INFRA grants, and programs of that sort. This also means that they would be eligible for some of the Department’s loan and lending programs.”
“Secretary Chao and the NETT Council are working at an unprecedented speed to ensure that the United States is at the forefront of hyperloop development,” said Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop. “It’s clear that the USDOT shares our vision for infrastructure development as a way for the country to not just rebuild, but evolve as we emerge from this crisis.”
As an entirely new category of transportation, hyperloop will unlock exponential growth opportunities for cross-industry manufacturing and development jobs - across construction, aerospace, rail, automotive, aviation, electric vehicles, and autonomous control. Last month, Virgin Hyperloop announced a partnership with Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers. Spirit AeroSystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification experts, and technicians will leverage relevant aerospace industry expertise to produce the hyperloop bogie – a clear example of adjacency opportunities in the sector.
About Virgin Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop is the only company in the world that has successfully tested hyperloop technology at scale, launching the first new mode of mass transportation in over 100 years. The company successfully operated a full-scale hyperloop vehicle using electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near-vacuum conditions, realizing a fundamentally new form of transportation that is faster, safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than existing modes. The company is now working with governments, partners, and investors around the world to make hyperloop a reality in years, not decades. Learn more about Virgin Hyperloop's technology, vision, and ongoing projects here.
Media Contacts
Ryan Kelly
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
press@virginhyperloop.com
+1 (610) 442-1896
SOURCE: Virgin Hyperloop One
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council unveiled the guidance document on a clear regulatory framework for hyperloop in the United States.
“This guidance bridges the gap between innovator and regulator, prioritizes safety during development without hampering innovation, and promotes mutual awareness between industry and government,” said Secretary Elaine Chao during the live-streamed event.
The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the US intends to be the leader in the industry.
“Hyperloop offers a truly unique opportunity to lead the world in 21st century transportation,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group. “It takes strong vision to break away from the inertia of the status quo and embrace these opportunities. The announcement today will help lay the groundwork for the United States to take that leadership.“
Virgin Hyperloop has been working closely with the NETT Council over the last year and a half, since its creation in March 2019, to advance its technology and ensure that they are able to deploy hyperloop safely and quickly.
This historic announcement not only provides a pathway for hyperloop regulation and deployment in the US, but also establishes hyperloop’s eligibility for federal funding for projects.
“We have determined that these hyperloop projects are just as eligible for grant as any maglev or magnetic levitation project,” said Finch Fulton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy during the live-streamed event. “This includes the Federal Railroad Administration Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, the Office of the Secretary BUILD and INFRA grants, and programs of that sort. This also means that they would be eligible for some of the Department’s loan and lending programs.”
“Secretary Chao and the NETT Council are working at an unprecedented speed to ensure that the United States is at the forefront of hyperloop development,” said Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop. “It’s clear that the USDOT shares our vision for infrastructure development as a way for the country to not just rebuild, but evolve as we emerge from this crisis.”
As an entirely new category of transportation, hyperloop will unlock exponential growth opportunities for cross-industry manufacturing and development jobs - across construction, aerospace, rail, automotive, aviation, electric vehicles, and autonomous control. Last month, Virgin Hyperloop announced a partnership with Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers. Spirit AeroSystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification experts, and technicians will leverage relevant aerospace industry expertise to produce the hyperloop bogie – a clear example of adjacency opportunities in the sector.
About Virgin Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop is the only company in the world that has successfully tested hyperloop technology at scale, launching the first new mode of mass transportation in over 100 years. The company successfully operated a full-scale hyperloop vehicle using electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near-vacuum conditions, realizing a fundamentally new form of transportation that is faster, safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than existing modes. The company is now working with governments, partners, and investors around the world to make hyperloop a reality in years, not decades. Learn more about Virgin Hyperloop's technology, vision, and ongoing projects here.
Media Contacts
Ryan Kelly
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
press@virginhyperloop.com
+1 (610) 442-1896
SOURCE: Virgin Hyperloop One
Secretary Elaine Chao Unveils Guidance Document For Regulation Of Hyperloop Months Ahead Of Schedule And Establishes Eligibility For Project Funding
Announcement shows USDOT’s commitment to advancing next-generation transportation technology
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council unveiled the guidance document on a clear regulatory framework for hyperloop in the United States.
“This guidance bridges the gap between innovator and regulator, prioritizes safety during development without hampering innovation, and promotes mutual awareness between industry and government,” said Secretary Elaine Chao during the live-streamed event.
The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the US intends to be the leader in the industry.
“Hyperloop offers a truly unique opportunity to lead the world in 21st century transportation,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group. “It takes strong vision to break away from the inertia of the status quo and embrace these opportunities. The announcement today will help lay the groundwork for the United States to take that leadership.“
Virgin Hyperloop has been working closely with the NETT Council over the last year and a half, since its creation in March 2019, to advance its technology and ensure that they are able to deploy hyperloop safely and quickly.
This historic announcement not only provides a pathway for hyperloop regulation and deployment in the US, but also establishes hyperloop’s eligibility for federal funding for projects.
“We have determined that these hyperloop projects are just as eligible for grant as any maglev or magnetic levitation project,” said Finch Fulton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy during the live-streamed event. “This includes the Federal Railroad Administration Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, the Office of the Secretary BUILD and INFRA grants, and programs of that sort. This also means that they would be eligible for some of the Department’s loan and lending programs.”
“Secretary Chao and the NETT Council are working at an unprecedented speed to ensure that the United States is at the forefront of hyperloop development,” said Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop. “It’s clear that the USDOT shares our vision for infrastructure development as a way for the country to not just rebuild, but evolve as we emerge from this crisis.”
As an entirely new category of transportation, hyperloop will unlock exponential growth opportunities for cross-industry manufacturing and development jobs - across construction, aerospace, rail, automotive, aviation, electric vehicles, and autonomous control. Last month, Virgin Hyperloop announced a partnership with Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers. Spirit AeroSystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification experts, and technicians will leverage relevant aerospace industry expertise to produce the hyperloop bogie – a clear example of adjacency opportunities in the sector.
About Virgin Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop is the only company in the world that has successfully tested hyperloop technology at scale, launching the first new mode of mass transportation in over 100 years. The company successfully operated a full-scale hyperloop vehicle using electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near-vacuum conditions, realizing a fundamentally new form of transportation that is faster, safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than existing modes. The company is now working with governments, partners, and investors around the world to make hyperloop a reality in years, not decades. Learn more about Virgin Hyperloop's technology, vision, and ongoing projects here.
Media Contacts
Ryan Kelly
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
press@virginhyperloop.com
+1 (610) 442-1896
SOURCE: Virgin Hyperloop One
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao and the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council unveiled the guidance document on a clear regulatory framework for hyperloop in the United States.
“This guidance bridges the gap between innovator and regulator, prioritizes safety during development without hampering innovation, and promotes mutual awareness between industry and government,” said Secretary Elaine Chao during the live-streamed event.
The regulatory guidance document for hyperloop is the first of its kind in the world, further proving that the US intends to be the leader in the industry.
“Hyperloop offers a truly unique opportunity to lead the world in 21st century transportation,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group. “It takes strong vision to break away from the inertia of the status quo and embrace these opportunities. The announcement today will help lay the groundwork for the United States to take that leadership.“
Virgin Hyperloop has been working closely with the NETT Council over the last year and a half, since its creation in March 2019, to advance its technology and ensure that they are able to deploy hyperloop safely and quickly.
This historic announcement not only provides a pathway for hyperloop regulation and deployment in the US, but also establishes hyperloop’s eligibility for federal funding for projects.
“We have determined that these hyperloop projects are just as eligible for grant as any maglev or magnetic levitation project,” said Finch Fulton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy during the live-streamed event. “This includes the Federal Railroad Administration Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, the Office of the Secretary BUILD and INFRA grants, and programs of that sort. This also means that they would be eligible for some of the Department’s loan and lending programs.”
“Secretary Chao and the NETT Council are working at an unprecedented speed to ensure that the United States is at the forefront of hyperloop development,” said Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop. “It’s clear that the USDOT shares our vision for infrastructure development as a way for the country to not just rebuild, but evolve as we emerge from this crisis.”
As an entirely new category of transportation, hyperloop will unlock exponential growth opportunities for cross-industry manufacturing and development jobs - across construction, aerospace, rail, automotive, aviation, electric vehicles, and autonomous control. Last month, Virgin Hyperloop announced a partnership with Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers. Spirit AeroSystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification experts, and technicians will leverage relevant aerospace industry expertise to produce the hyperloop bogie – a clear example of adjacency opportunities in the sector.
About Virgin Hyperloop
Virgin Hyperloop is the only company in the world that has successfully tested hyperloop technology at scale, launching the first new mode of mass transportation in over 100 years. The company successfully operated a full-scale hyperloop vehicle using electric propulsion and electromagnetic levitation under near-vacuum conditions, realizing a fundamentally new form of transportation that is faster, safer, cheaper, and more sustainable than existing modes. The company is now working with governments, partners, and investors around the world to make hyperloop a reality in years, not decades. Learn more about Virgin Hyperloop's technology, vision, and ongoing projects here.
Media Contacts
Ryan Kelly
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
press@virginhyperloop.com
+1 (610) 442-1896
SOURCE: Virgin Hyperloop One
CSOP announces 2 products for Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing on July 27
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 -- CSOP Asset Management Limited (CSOP) has announced the listing of the CSOP CSI 300 Index Daily (2X) Leveraged Product (7233.HK) and CSOP CSI 300 Index Daily (-1X) Inverse Product (7333.HK) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 27.
In a statement, Hong Kong’s largest leveraged and inverse products (L&I products) issuer, CSOP, said 7233.HK and 7333.HK would apply a swap-based synthetic replication strategy to achieve the respective investment objectives.
7233.HK will provide investment results closely corresponding to twice the daily performance of the CSI 300 Index while 7333.HK will provide investment results closely corresponding to inverse of the daily performance of the CSI 300 Index, both excluding costs and expenses.
Both priced at HKD 7, 7233.HK and 7333.HK will trade with lot size of 100, and the entry investment is about HKD 700.
As the first batch of China A-shares L&I products in Hong Kong, 7233.HK and 7333.HK have attracted about US$270 million initial investment upon inception in total. (US$1 = RM4.255)
China A-shares is the second largest equity market in the world after the United States equity market with a size of RMB 64.9 trillion.
The introduction of China A-shares L&I products in Hong Kong by CSOP will enable global investors to gain leveraged performance as well as hedge the downside risks of China A-shares in an easy and efficient manner.
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Friday 24 July 2020
Procter & Gamble, IOC expand Worldwide Olympic Partnership through 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 -- As the world marks one year to go until the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) affirmed the company’s commitment to the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, with confirmation of its Worldwide Partnership for the next four Olympic and Paralympic Games.
P&G and the IOC are committing to a first-of-its-kind, citizenship-driven partnership to advance important work in key areas – equality and inclusion, environmental sustainability and community impact – through Los Angeles 2028.
For the first time, P&G has also secured global marketing rights to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Paralympic Games through the IOC-IPC long-term collaboration agreement, under which the IOC oversees the IPC and Paralympic Games commercial programmes.
“As we look forward to the next decade, we recognise the opportunity and the responsibility to use our sponsorship of the Olympic Games for broader impact,” said P&G Chief Brand Officer, Marc Pritchard.
P&G will continue to support the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano-Cortina 2026, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028.
In line with the IOC’s mission of supporting athletes and putting them at the heart of the Olympic Movement, as part of P&G’s next chapter of Olympic and Paralympic partnership, the company will launch the Athletes for Good Fund to grant support for athlete causes that are advancing important work against shared values.
Through a digital video series, The Measure of Greatness, P&G will also highlight stories of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls from worldwide who are stepping up to take meaningful action to serve their communities in 2020.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday 23 July 2020
BitTitan unveils Voleer commercial release for centralised IT operations
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Managed services automation leader, BitTitan, has announced the commercial release of Voleer, a modern IT toolbox designed to centralise and automate IT tasks for more effective management of resources, security and data governance.
With streamlined, one-click automations, Voleer enables IT teams to schedule and automate repetitive tasks, reducing tedious manual methods and boosting time management, according to a statement.
“Voleer enables IT professionals to leverage trusted, out-of-the-box tools that run in a unified, secure environment, with unparalleled efficiency that allows companies to realise value sooner,” said BitTitan Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Geeman Yip.
Voleer is fully cloud-based and requires no additional deployments or coding for its ready-to-use tools, allowing real-time reporting and alerting that improves business intelligence visualisation, empowering IT teams to better leverage data to inform business decisions.
It also allows IT to easily identify compliance and security gaps, as well as monitor cloud usage costs. Voleer further enhances security by enabling activity-based access control, which limits sprawling access to high-risk credentials.
Voleer features a growing IT toolbox of automations that deliver functionality such as Microsoft Teams Channel Copy, Targeted Security Notifications, Add User to Group Integrated with On-Premises Active Directory and Zendesk Data Warehouse.
Voleer’s out-of-the-box automation supports a range of systems, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Zendesk. IT professionals can easily create an account, with available forever free options, and search Voleer’s library for automations.
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With streamlined, one-click automations, Voleer enables IT teams to schedule and automate repetitive tasks, reducing tedious manual methods and boosting time management, according to a statement.
“Voleer enables IT professionals to leverage trusted, out-of-the-box tools that run in a unified, secure environment, with unparalleled efficiency that allows companies to realise value sooner,” said BitTitan Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Geeman Yip.
Voleer is fully cloud-based and requires no additional deployments or coding for its ready-to-use tools, allowing real-time reporting and alerting that improves business intelligence visualisation, empowering IT teams to better leverage data to inform business decisions.
It also allows IT to easily identify compliance and security gaps, as well as monitor cloud usage costs. Voleer further enhances security by enabling activity-based access control, which limits sprawling access to high-risk credentials.
Voleer features a growing IT toolbox of automations that deliver functionality such as Microsoft Teams Channel Copy, Targeted Security Notifications, Add User to Group Integrated with On-Premises Active Directory and Zendesk Data Warehouse.
Voleer’s out-of-the-box automation supports a range of systems, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Zendesk. IT professionals can easily create an account, with available forever free options, and search Voleer’s library for automations.
-- BERNAMA
LEAPED SERVICES LAUNCHES CORONAVIRUS E-BOOK IN BAHASA MELAYU TO EDUCATE YOUNG CHILDREN
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd (LeapEd), Malaysia’s first homegrown education service provider and social enterprise, recently rolled- out the Edisi Bahasa Melayu e-book of ‘Coronavirus: Buku untuk Kanak-Kanak’, an easy-to-understand narrative, complemented with illustrations for an engaging read. Understanding the importance in raising awareness amongst Malaysian children on the current COVID-19 pandemic, LeapEd was given the exclusive honour to translate the e-book, as part of its effort to transform the way children learn as well as the way educators teach.
The ‘Coronavirus: Buku untuk Kanak-Kanak’ is available for download here: www.leapedservices.com/coronavirus-book
The e-book was originally published in the United Kingdom (UK) by Nosy Crow, an award-winning independent children’s book publisher and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the internationally-recognised illustrator who made his name through the illustration of ‘The Gruffalo’. Since the launch in the UK in April this year, the e-book was downloaded over a million times, and is available in over 60 languages.
Chairperson of LeapEd, Shahnaz Al-Sadat said, “While the nation is well on its course to recovery, the COVID-19 battle is far from over. As we adapt to the new normal, it is fundamental that our children are also equipped with the relevant knowledge and understanding of the virus and how they can do their part to protect themselves and the people around them. The opportunity to translate this book to Bahasa Melayu as well as ensure that the information given are localised was one that we knew would be an important step to reach out to our Malaysian parents and children and encourage open conversations about the virus and living in the new reality.”
The efforts to communicate the pandemic does not stop there. A Reading Guide was also introduced by LeapEd to further provide parents with a step-by-step guide to utilise the book most effectively. The Reading Guide includes suggestions on how to read the e-book, trigger conversations with children, questions about the virus and the pandemic as well as encourage children to reflect on the current situation and next steps that they are able to quickly put to practice.
Further, in support of this cause, Chairperson of Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE), Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim said, "Kudos to LeapEd to be able to have come up with an easy and friendly step-by-step approach for parents to guide their children on the Coronavirus. It is a simple reading pleasure accompanied by pretty pictures to make learning fun and a reference point for parents and children alike."
LeapEd is responsible for the design and delivery of the flagship Trust Schools Programme, a whole school transformation initiative that has impacted over 90 Trust Schools nationwide. In response to the pandemic, LeapEd has introduced various innovative resources to guide and assist educators, parents and students during the various stages of the Movement Control Order.
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The ‘Coronavirus: Buku untuk Kanak-Kanak’ is available for download here: www.leapedservices.com/coronavirus-book
The e-book was originally published in the United Kingdom (UK) by Nosy Crow, an award-winning independent children’s book publisher and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the internationally-recognised illustrator who made his name through the illustration of ‘The Gruffalo’. Since the launch in the UK in April this year, the e-book was downloaded over a million times, and is available in over 60 languages.
Chairperson of LeapEd, Shahnaz Al-Sadat said, “While the nation is well on its course to recovery, the COVID-19 battle is far from over. As we adapt to the new normal, it is fundamental that our children are also equipped with the relevant knowledge and understanding of the virus and how they can do their part to protect themselves and the people around them. The opportunity to translate this book to Bahasa Melayu as well as ensure that the information given are localised was one that we knew would be an important step to reach out to our Malaysian parents and children and encourage open conversations about the virus and living in the new reality.”
The efforts to communicate the pandemic does not stop there. A Reading Guide was also introduced by LeapEd to further provide parents with a step-by-step guide to utilise the book most effectively. The Reading Guide includes suggestions on how to read the e-book, trigger conversations with children, questions about the virus and the pandemic as well as encourage children to reflect on the current situation and next steps that they are able to quickly put to practice.
Further, in support of this cause, Chairperson of Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE), Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim said, "Kudos to LeapEd to be able to have come up with an easy and friendly step-by-step approach for parents to guide their children on the Coronavirus. It is a simple reading pleasure accompanied by pretty pictures to make learning fun and a reference point for parents and children alike."
LeapEd is responsible for the design and delivery of the flagship Trust Schools Programme, a whole school transformation initiative that has impacted over 90 Trust Schools nationwide. In response to the pandemic, LeapEd has introduced various innovative resources to guide and assist educators, parents and students during the various stages of the Movement Control Order.
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Statworks Group-Automated Insights partnership brings Natural Language Generation to Singapore, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 -- Malaysia-based Big Data Analytics company, Statworks Group has partnered Automated Insights, a Stats Perform company and the leading Natural Language Generation (NLG) provider, to bring NLG to Singapore and Malaysia.
“Wordsmith generates written analytics, using natural language generation, right beside your BI visualisations notably, Tableau, Spotfire, and PowerBI visualisations,” said group Chief Executive Officer of Statworks, Maheskantha Balasubramaniam.
“It’s like having your own personal data analyst navigating you through your dashboards. Combining the power of Tableau with the magic of NLG, creates a custom experience for every dashboard user.”
Automated Insights’ flagship NLG product, Wordsmith, transforms business intelligence and data into human-sounding narratives and actionable insights.
Meanwhile, Statworks Group has extensive experience in implementing machine learning with AI and business intelligence (BI) deployment across data driven organisations in this region.
“Our partnership with Statworks Group gives Automated Insights the opportunity to bring NLG to the Southeast Asia region. Wordsmith will allow BI dashboard users to access a deeper understanding of their data,” said Senior Solutions Architect at Automated Insights, Nick Nelli.
With more than 20 years of experience, Statworks Group has fully implemented Big Data Analytics, GIS, and STEM technologies across various industries in the Asian region.
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“Wordsmith generates written analytics, using natural language generation, right beside your BI visualisations notably, Tableau, Spotfire, and PowerBI visualisations,” said group Chief Executive Officer of Statworks, Maheskantha Balasubramaniam.
“It’s like having your own personal data analyst navigating you through your dashboards. Combining the power of Tableau with the magic of NLG, creates a custom experience for every dashboard user.”
Automated Insights’ flagship NLG product, Wordsmith, transforms business intelligence and data into human-sounding narratives and actionable insights.
Meanwhile, Statworks Group has extensive experience in implementing machine learning with AI and business intelligence (BI) deployment across data driven organisations in this region.
“Our partnership with Statworks Group gives Automated Insights the opportunity to bring NLG to the Southeast Asia region. Wordsmith will allow BI dashboard users to access a deeper understanding of their data,” said Senior Solutions Architect at Automated Insights, Nick Nelli.
With more than 20 years of experience, Statworks Group has fully implemented Big Data Analytics, GIS, and STEM technologies across various industries in the Asian region.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday 21 July 2020
CLOUDFLARE ANNOUNCES NEW TOKYO OFFICE AND HEAD OF JAPAN TO FURTHER SUPPORT APAC OPERATIONS
The company expands its presence in APAC with new office in Tokyo
SAN FRANCISCO, July 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, today announced that Tokyo, Japan, is the home of its newest Asia-Pacific (APAC) office. This office will help the company grow brand awareness, support customers, and recruit new talent. Cloudflare also announced that Masa Aoba, a seasoned technology executive with more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, will lead this new office and team.
Today, Cloudflare’s global network spans more than 200 cities in more than 100 countries, including two cities in Japan. Cloudflare first invested in Japan nearly a decade ago, expanding its network into Tokyo in 2010, just months after launching. The company later expanded its network into Osaka in 2015, and today Cloudflare’s network spans 33 cities across the APAC region. Cloudflare is planning further expansion in the region as it continues to grow its network beyond 200 cities globally.
“As the third largest economy, and one of the most Internet-connected countries in the world, Japan was a clear choice when considering expansion locations for our next APAC office,” said Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. “Our new facility and team in Tokyo present a unique opportunity to be closer to our customers, and help even more businesses and users experience a better Internet across Japan and throughout the world.”
With more than 27 million Internet properties on Cloudflare’s network, the company already has many customers in the APAC region and in Japan, specifically, including Sony Music Axis Inc.
Cloudflare has also partnered with Accelia, Classmethod, D-zero, Domo, Mitsui Knowledge Industry, Spelldata, and GlobalDots Japan GK in Japan to enable joint customers in the country.
Cloudflare’s first Head of Japan, Masa Aoba, will oversee and lead the company’s sales and activities in Japan. “More than 90 percent of Japan’s population uses the Internet and Japan is home to 52 of the Fortune 500 companies,” said Masa Aoba, Head of Japan at Cloudflare. “With this level of connectivity and business acumen, we have a huge opportunity to grow our brand in Japan. I’m looking forward to helping our Japanese customers and partners secure and optimize their business-critical applications to connect to their users across the world.”
In the last year, Cloudflare grew its APAC team by 63 percent. Today, Cloudflare has more than 180 employees in APAC. Cloudflare’s Tokyo location will join its other global offices in San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Champaign, IL, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Lisbon, London, Munich, Singapore, Sydney, and Beijing.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, today announced that Tokyo, Japan, is the home of its newest Asia-Pacific (APAC) office. This office will help the company grow brand awareness, support customers, and recruit new talent. Cloudflare also announced that Masa Aoba, a seasoned technology executive with more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, will lead this new office and team.
Today, Cloudflare’s global network spans more than 200 cities in more than 100 countries, including two cities in Japan. Cloudflare first invested in Japan nearly a decade ago, expanding its network into Tokyo in 2010, just months after launching. The company later expanded its network into Osaka in 2015, and today Cloudflare’s network spans 33 cities across the APAC region. Cloudflare is planning further expansion in the region as it continues to grow its network beyond 200 cities globally.
“As the third largest economy, and one of the most Internet-connected countries in the world, Japan was a clear choice when considering expansion locations for our next APAC office,” said Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. “Our new facility and team in Tokyo present a unique opportunity to be closer to our customers, and help even more businesses and users experience a better Internet across Japan and throughout the world.”
With more than 27 million Internet properties on Cloudflare’s network, the company already has many customers in the APAC region and in Japan, specifically, including Sony Music Axis Inc.
Cloudflare has also partnered with Accelia, Classmethod, D-zero, Domo, Mitsui Knowledge Industry, Spelldata, and GlobalDots Japan GK in Japan to enable joint customers in the country.
Cloudflare’s first Head of Japan, Masa Aoba, will oversee and lead the company’s sales and activities in Japan. “More than 90 percent of Japan’s population uses the Internet and Japan is home to 52 of the Fortune 500 companies,” said Masa Aoba, Head of Japan at Cloudflare. “With this level of connectivity and business acumen, we have a huge opportunity to grow our brand in Japan. I’m looking forward to helping our Japanese customers and partners secure and optimize their business-critical applications to connect to their users across the world.”
In the last year, Cloudflare grew its APAC team by 63 percent. Today, Cloudflare has more than 180 employees in APAC. Cloudflare’s Tokyo location will join its other global offices in San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Champaign, IL, New York, NY, Washington, D.C., Lisbon, London, Munich, Singapore, Sydney, and Beijing.
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Saturday 18 July 2020
ARCSERVE APPOINTS IVAN PITTALUGA AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
- Award-winning technology expert brings more than 20 years of experience in software engineering and delivering products that transform the customer experience
- Pittaluga will oversee the acceleration of Arcserve’s acclaimed data and ransomware protection solution portfolio
MINNEAPOLIS, July 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcserve, LLC, the world’s most experienced data and ransomware protection provider, today announced the appointment of Ivan Pittaluga as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Pittaluga, an industry veteran, comes with a proven track record of leading advances in service delivery and transformational technology in the high-tech space. As CTO, he will oversee the strategy and development of Arcserve’s globally recognized portfolio of backup, disaster recovery, continuous availability, migration, and archiving solutions.
“The world of data protection is rapidly evolving, fueled by unprecedented challenges from a larger data attack surface and increasingly prevalent cyber threats,” said Tom Signorello, CEO at Arcserve. “The addition of Ivan will accelerate our market-first solutions to these, and other business continuity challenges, with his recognized history of driving organizational change and delivering technology that changes the way companies do business.”
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- Pittaluga will oversee the acceleration of Arcserve’s acclaimed data and ransomware protection solution portfolio
MINNEAPOLIS, July 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcserve, LLC, the world’s most experienced data and ransomware protection provider, today announced the appointment of Ivan Pittaluga as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Pittaluga, an industry veteran, comes with a proven track record of leading advances in service delivery and transformational technology in the high-tech space. As CTO, he will oversee the strategy and development of Arcserve’s globally recognized portfolio of backup, disaster recovery, continuous availability, migration, and archiving solutions.
“The world of data protection is rapidly evolving, fueled by unprecedented challenges from a larger data attack surface and increasingly prevalent cyber threats,” said Tom Signorello, CEO at Arcserve. “The addition of Ivan will accelerate our market-first solutions to these, and other business continuity challenges, with his recognized history of driving organizational change and delivering technology that changes the way companies do business.”
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Thursday 16 July 2020
GIP announces Second Lien Term Loan investment in Ferrocarril Central
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 -- Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has announced that its credit fund, GIP Spectrum Fund, L.P., along with its affiliates (GIP Spectrum) previously closed on a US$67.5 million participation in an aggregate US$75 million Second Lien Term Loan investment (the Term Loan) in Grupo Via Central S.A. (GVC). (US$1 =RM4.263)
GVC was established by Sacyr, NGE, Saceem and Berkes (the Sponsors), to design, construct, rehabilitate and maintain a 273-kilometre freight railroad connecting central Uruguay to the capital port city of Montevideo (Ferrocarril Central or the Project).
The Project is underpinned by availability payments via a Public Private Partnership contract between GVC and the Government of Uruguay (GoU) through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.
Proceeds from the Term Loan, together with a first lien senior bank term loan, advance payments from the GoU and common equity from the Sponsors will fund the Project construction of approximately US$1.1 billion.
According to a statement, Ferrocarril Central is expected to operate in the third quarter of 2022.
The Project will allow movement of various cargo (forestry, agriculture, containers, fuel) and pulp from a greenfield 2.1 Mtpa eucalyptus pulp mill under construction in Paso de los Toros.
The Project was awarded to GVC in June last year under an availability-based concession backed by the GoU (Baa2 / BBB) for a period of 18 years, out of which approximately 3.25 years will be the construction and rehabilitation of the railroad line and 14.75 years for maintenance.
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GVC was established by Sacyr, NGE, Saceem and Berkes (the Sponsors), to design, construct, rehabilitate and maintain a 273-kilometre freight railroad connecting central Uruguay to the capital port city of Montevideo (Ferrocarril Central or the Project).
The Project is underpinned by availability payments via a Public Private Partnership contract between GVC and the Government of Uruguay (GoU) through the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.
Proceeds from the Term Loan, together with a first lien senior bank term loan, advance payments from the GoU and common equity from the Sponsors will fund the Project construction of approximately US$1.1 billion.
According to a statement, Ferrocarril Central is expected to operate in the third quarter of 2022.
The Project will allow movement of various cargo (forestry, agriculture, containers, fuel) and pulp from a greenfield 2.1 Mtpa eucalyptus pulp mill under construction in Paso de los Toros.
The Project was awarded to GVC in June last year under an availability-based concession backed by the GoU (Baa2 / BBB) for a period of 18 years, out of which approximately 3.25 years will be the construction and rehabilitation of the railroad line and 14.75 years for maintenance.
-- BERNAMA
NIPPON PAINT REVEALS THE WINNERS OF THE ASIA YOUNG DESIGNER AWARDS 2019/20
| Functional and sustainable winning entries of the year celebrated virtually with Nippon Paint KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Following the 13th instalment of the Asia Young Designer Awards (AYDA), Nippon Paint has crowned Lin Honghan, from China and Greta Elsa Nurtjahja, from Indonesia the grand title of being the Asia Young Designers of the Year 2019/2020, beating other participants across 15 geographical locations, in a rigorous selection process to represent their countries for the prestigious title in the Architectural Category and Interior Design Category respectively. This year’s competition marks the Asia Young Designer Awards’ first virtual event in light of COVID-19 restrictions, establishing Nippon Paint’s steadfast passion in fostering the next generation of designers. Following the virtual competition, both winners walked away with more than US$10,000 worth of prizes, including the opportunity to attend a fully-funded 6-week Design Discovery programme at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The international competition theme this year, “Forward: A Sustainable Future”, posed a unique challenge to its participants to showcase designs immersed with functional and social sustainability elements. In an effort to break the boundaries of current design concepts, Nippon Paint and AYDA aims to nurture the next generations of architects and interior designers to conceptualise more sustainable designs in their projects that will reduce negative impacts on the environment and eventually improve quality of life. The winning design by Greta Elsa Nurtjahja from Indonesia embodied the theme with “Rumah Kopi” while Lin Honghan from China complimented the theme well with his design, “Sweet Dream in the Garden” where he incorporated traditional culture with modern design concepts. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37731 |
Wednesday 15 July 2020
CORRECTING AND REPLACING SANGFOR CYBER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICE: BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING!
HONG KONG, July 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Second paragraph, first sentence of release dated July 6, 2020, is updated to include a source link and should read: By 2021, a new organization will suffer a ransomware attack every 11 seconds, according to Cybersecurity Ventures.
The corrected release reads:
SANGFOR CYBER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICE: BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING!
Sangfor Technologies, the leading vendor of network security in the APAC region, is proud to announce the launch of its Incident Response (IR) service, geared toward the unique and varied needs of small & medium organizations in the Asian market.
By 2021, a new organization will suffer a ransomware attack every 11 seconds, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. With small businesses a primary target of ransomware and the average cost of attacks now over $40,000, a new security response is needed to universalize security for all. While security services have only been available to large organizations at a prohibitive cost, this restriction is now a thing of the past!
“We are excited to offer this new security service to our customers. Previously security services were something exclusively reserved for large enterprises. However, we believe that every organization should not only be protected by network security devices, but security services as well, inspiring Sangfor to develop its Incident Response service,” says Kaden Zhang, President of Sangfor International Department. “Having a full, in-house security expert team is expensive, and with this new cost-effective service, customers can enjoy a high-level of protection before, during and after an attack.”
Advantages of Sangfor Incident Response:
1. Discovery of External Threat Attack Surfaces
External vulnerability assessment can simulate how an attacker performs reconnaissance, gathers information to identify attack surfaces exploitable by external threats. Identification and mitigation of potential threat attack surfaces greatly improve the overall security posture of an organization.
2. Security Awareness Enhancement
Any vulnerability or misconfiguration, no matter how insignificant, poses a degree of risk. External attack surface assessment services help organizations uncover attack surfaces from the attacker perspective, and effectively eliminate any weaknesses, minimizing the likeliness of attack and reducing overall security risk.
3. Security Skills Enhancement
User security skills are improved through interaction with the Sangfor IR unit, educating customers on how to investigate and identify existing, yet unknown vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. These increased skills allow customers to mitigate issues based on professionals’ recommendations, prepare remediation plans, and significantly reduce the possibility of a secondary or similar attack.
The probability of a ransomware attack is a very real threat to all organizations, regardless of size. Bold thinking and planning for this eventuality, with support from the Sangfor team are the key to ensuring the vitality of your business after a cyber-attack.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37730
The corrected release reads:
SANGFOR CYBER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICE: BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING!
Sangfor Technologies, the leading vendor of network security in the APAC region, is proud to announce the launch of its Incident Response (IR) service, geared toward the unique and varied needs of small & medium organizations in the Asian market.
By 2021, a new organization will suffer a ransomware attack every 11 seconds, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. With small businesses a primary target of ransomware and the average cost of attacks now over $40,000, a new security response is needed to universalize security for all. While security services have only been available to large organizations at a prohibitive cost, this restriction is now a thing of the past!
“We are excited to offer this new security service to our customers. Previously security services were something exclusively reserved for large enterprises. However, we believe that every organization should not only be protected by network security devices, but security services as well, inspiring Sangfor to develop its Incident Response service,” says Kaden Zhang, President of Sangfor International Department. “Having a full, in-house security expert team is expensive, and with this new cost-effective service, customers can enjoy a high-level of protection before, during and after an attack.”
Advantages of Sangfor Incident Response:
1. Discovery of External Threat Attack Surfaces
External vulnerability assessment can simulate how an attacker performs reconnaissance, gathers information to identify attack surfaces exploitable by external threats. Identification and mitigation of potential threat attack surfaces greatly improve the overall security posture of an organization.
2. Security Awareness Enhancement
Any vulnerability or misconfiguration, no matter how insignificant, poses a degree of risk. External attack surface assessment services help organizations uncover attack surfaces from the attacker perspective, and effectively eliminate any weaknesses, minimizing the likeliness of attack and reducing overall security risk.
3. Security Skills Enhancement
User security skills are improved through interaction with the Sangfor IR unit, educating customers on how to investigate and identify existing, yet unknown vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. These increased skills allow customers to mitigate issues based on professionals’ recommendations, prepare remediation plans, and significantly reduce the possibility of a secondary or similar attack.
The probability of a ransomware attack is a very real threat to all organizations, regardless of size. Bold thinking and planning for this eventuality, with support from the Sangfor team are the key to ensuring the vitality of your business after a cyber-attack.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37730
Tuesday 14 July 2020
China Eastern Airlines discount package boosts tourism, hospitality businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 -- Over 150,000 people enjoyed flights under the ‘fly at will’ air ticket discount package offered by China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) during the past two weekends.
As the first-ever air ticket discount package launched in China that allows passengers to enjoy unlimited weekend flights till Dec 31, the package was released on June 18 at 3,322 yuan (about US$473.72). (US$1 = RM4.26)
As the COVID-19 pandemic has been effectively brought under control in China, 150,000 passengers flew to enjoy holidays or visit their family by using the ticket package, which has become a hot topic and a phenomenal economic activity in China.
The average passenger load factor of the China Eastern flights from Shanghai to more than 10 destinations rose by nearly 20 per cent, with the figure of some flights even surpassing 90 per cent, according to a statement.
Some popular flights have seen the proportion of ‘fly at will’ passengers exceed 90 per cent. Although the company has dispatched wide-body aircrafts like B777 and A350 to the hot flights, it still cannot fully meet passengers’ growing travel demands.
Other airlines in China have also launched similar products following the package. China Express recently launched similar air ticket packages, while Hainan Airlines announced its 12 airline companies would jointly launch an air ticket package with limited destinations.
China Eastern hopes its ‘fly at will’ can help boost businesses in tourism and hospitality, so that relevant industries can tide over the tough times together, said an executive of the service department of China Eastern.
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Wednesday 8 July 2020
Euromonitor's system tracks product claims across 40 markets, 11 industries
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 -- Euromonitor International, a global market research company has launched a new system to track product claims across 40 markets.
Leveraging its e-commerce intelligence solution Via, Euromonitor International’s new Product Claims and Positioning system tracks over 150 clean, ethical and dietary labels to identify top product claims across 11 industries, according to a statement.
In 2019, vegetarian, organic and gluten-free were the top three online product claims, respectively, in chocolate confectionery worldwide, according to a new white paper, ‘Leveraging Product Claims to Build a Successful Brand Strategy’ by Euromonitor International.
The new system provides data on online penetration of product claims to help businesses understand conscious consumerism, support brand positioning initiatives, target formulation opportunities and benchmark product portfolios against competitors.
“Aligning corporate strategies with leading claims allows companies to meet consumer demand, while being at the forefront of emerging claims that could drive new product development,” said Euromonitor International food and nutrition industry manager, Katharina Bagul.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are even more reliant on the online channel to shop and search for claims information, pressing companies to find the best positioning to address consumer demands.
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Leveraging its e-commerce intelligence solution Via, Euromonitor International’s new Product Claims and Positioning system tracks over 150 clean, ethical and dietary labels to identify top product claims across 11 industries, according to a statement.
In 2019, vegetarian, organic and gluten-free were the top three online product claims, respectively, in chocolate confectionery worldwide, according to a new white paper, ‘Leveraging Product Claims to Build a Successful Brand Strategy’ by Euromonitor International.
The new system provides data on online penetration of product claims to help businesses understand conscious consumerism, support brand positioning initiatives, target formulation opportunities and benchmark product portfolios against competitors.
“Aligning corporate strategies with leading claims allows companies to meet consumer demand, while being at the forefront of emerging claims that could drive new product development,” said Euromonitor International food and nutrition industry manager, Katharina Bagul.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are even more reliant on the online channel to shop and search for claims information, pressing companies to find the best positioning to address consumer demands.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Vietnam's Hotel Nikko Hai Phong opens Aug 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- The Hotel Nikko Hai Phong in Vietnam will open on Aug 1.
Operated by Nikko Hotels International, one of three hotel groups belonging to Okura Nikko Hotels, it is inspired by Japanese-style ‘omotenashi’ hospitality.
Hotel Nikko Hai Phong will offer the utmost comfort and relaxation with elegant rooms, prestigious cuisine and a wide range of facilities.
With the hotel’s prime location in Vietnam’s main overseas trading gateway surrounded by many of Northern Vietnam’s attractions, guests will enjoy convenient access to diverse business facilities at major industrial zones and entertainment options such as Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island and Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.
According to a statement, Cat Bi International Airport and the Ha Noi–Hai Phong Expressway are conveniently located within close vicinity.
The hotel will offer 250 rooms designed with the essence of elegance and with contemporary interiors, promising guests a truly comfortable and relaxing stay.
In view of the COVID-19 situation, Okura Nikko Hotels has established a new set of guidelines for employees and guests, aimed at ensuring safety and security.
Each of the hotel’s guestrooms will offer wonderful panoramic views of the peaceful Lach Tray River or the lively Hai Phong city. It also offers two restaurants and a lounge with a wide range of beverages and flavourful desserts.
Other facilities include a business centre, 24-hour kiosk offering drinks and snacks, outdoor swimming pool and gym, as well as spa for guests’ additional comfort.
More details at www.okura-nikko.com.
-- BERNAMA
V-OS world's first virtual secure element granted Common Criteria EAL3+ on iOS, Android
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 -- V-Key’s core patented technology, V-OS is the world’s first virtual secure element to receive a Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) rating of 3+ on both Apple iOS and Google Android mobile phones.
According to a statement, it was derived from the United States Government’s Protection Profile for General Purpose Operating Systems.
V-OS is similar to a smartcard chip, also known as a hardware secure element. V-OS creates an isolated virtual environment within mobile applications to safely store cryptographic keys.
This demonstrates the degree of protection that V-OS provides against the most advanced hacking techniques.
Everything from V-OS App Protection to V-OS Cloud Solutions benefits from assurance provided by V-OS’ EAL3+ certification.
V-Key Chief Technology Officer, Er Chiang Kai said: “Only the top few IT solutions made it to level 3 with a well-recognised Protection Profile. For V-OS to achieve this level of assurance is a testament to the strength and trustworthiness of our product.”
Based in Singapore, V-Key is an internationally-acclaimed software-based digital security company.
The company powers ultra-high-security solutions for digital identities, user authentication and authorisation, as well as electronic transactions for major banks, payment gateways and governments.
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement, it was derived from the United States Government’s Protection Profile for General Purpose Operating Systems.
V-OS is similar to a smartcard chip, also known as a hardware secure element. V-OS creates an isolated virtual environment within mobile applications to safely store cryptographic keys.
This demonstrates the degree of protection that V-OS provides against the most advanced hacking techniques.
Everything from V-OS App Protection to V-OS Cloud Solutions benefits from assurance provided by V-OS’ EAL3+ certification.
V-Key Chief Technology Officer, Er Chiang Kai said: “Only the top few IT solutions made it to level 3 with a well-recognised Protection Profile. For V-OS to achieve this level of assurance is a testament to the strength and trustworthiness of our product.”
Based in Singapore, V-Key is an internationally-acclaimed software-based digital security company.
The company powers ultra-high-security solutions for digital identities, user authentication and authorisation, as well as electronic transactions for major banks, payment gateways and governments.
-- BERNAMA
Monday 6 July 2020
SERV ACQUIRED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE STARTUP REKA
The purchase would continue SERV’s work to create its own mobility ecosystem and leverage on AI to curate mobility-related services
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Established in 2017, SERV who was widely known as Southeast Asia’s first Vehicle Super App has now officially joined forces with REKA Inisiatif Sdn Bhd, an ambitious move that could put SERV in the business of moving people plus packages, not just car services. Aimed to be the first future mobility platform, SERV plans to transform businesses in the automotive sector harnessing advanced autonomous mobility technology with REKA as the group’s R&D arm.
REKA Inisiatif Sdn Bhd or simply known as REKA, has been involved in Autonomous Vehicle development since 2016 and are pursuing this research towards it’s implementation in various sectors. Through this strategic acquisition, the group is building an ecosystem of integrated mobility focused solutions while applying autonomous technology suitable to the needs of SERV’s users.
“SERV has arrived at an exciting crossroad and we are looking at a bigger ecosystem. The key enabler is technology and together with REKA, we are ready to move to our next milestones, venturing into new opportunities in the mobility sector.” comment the Group CEO of SERV Technology Sdn Bhd, Arief Imran.
From REKA’s perspective, Haziq Faris, the CEO of REKA Inisiatif Sdn Bhd, said he was thankful to the company’s clients and investors, and assessed the next steps. “Being an R&D company, we build cutting-edge technologies and by joining forces with SERV, we are committed to bring it to the market. We are looking at implementing our autonomous technologies at a bigger scope and rejuvenating digital transformations for various industries,” said Haziq.
The group will continue to deliver more value to the stakeholders as REKA further integrates its capabilities in creating cutting-edge technology with SERV’s growing portfolio in engaging with the industry and public. By collaborating together, SERV will be able to produce sleek designs and move forward with various types of multi-dimensional tech solutions which will be needed to address complex problems in the automotive industry.
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Saturday 4 July 2020
AMBANK GROUP WINS TWO AWARDS AT THE ALPHA SOUTHEAST ASIA TREASURY & FX AWARDS 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- For the ninth consecutive year, AmBank Group was again recognised as the Best FX Bank for Corporates and Financial Institutions at the Alpha Southeast Asia Treasury & FX Awards 2020. The Group also bagged another accolade by winning the Best FX Bank for Structured Products: Commodities, Credit, Equity, FX and Multi-Assets for FX & Treasury segment for the second time.
Jamzidi Khalid, Deputy Managing Director, Wholesale Banking and Head, Group Treasury & Markets, AmBank Group commented,” We are truly honoured and humbled to have won the coveted awards. Being recognised for the ninth time as the Best FX Bank for Corporates and Financial Institutions demonstrates our tenacity in delivering only the best services and solutions to our clients. These awards are testament to the hard work of our talented team and their ability to curate innovative financing solutions for our clients, especially in these trying times.”
“We are pleased to see that AmBank Group continues to be recognised through these prestigious awards. We pride ourselves on listening and understanding the unique needs of our clients, from individuals to large corporates, and this has enabled us to deliver the right products and services. We thank our clients for their unwavering support and continued trust in AmBank,” said Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group.
Alpha Southeast Asia is a Hong Kong-based regional institutional investment publication. It has a readership following among pension funds, asset managers as well as institutional investors across Asia, Europe and the United States.
About AmBank Group
AmBank Group is a leading financial services group with over 40 years of expertise in supporting the economic development of Malaysia. We have over three million customers and employ over 9,000 people.
The Group was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM9 billion and assets of RM169.2 billion as at 31 March 2020.
AmBank Group serves over three million individual and corporate customers. It provides services in wholesale banking, retail banking, business banking, investment banking and related financial services which include Islamic banking, underwriting of general insurance, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts.
For more information, please visit www.ambankgroup.com
Source: AmBank Group
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Jamzidi Khalid, Deputy Managing Director, Wholesale Banking and Head, Group Treasury & Markets, AmBank Group commented,” We are truly honoured and humbled to have won the coveted awards. Being recognised for the ninth time as the Best FX Bank for Corporates and Financial Institutions demonstrates our tenacity in delivering only the best services and solutions to our clients. These awards are testament to the hard work of our talented team and their ability to curate innovative financing solutions for our clients, especially in these trying times.”
“We are pleased to see that AmBank Group continues to be recognised through these prestigious awards. We pride ourselves on listening and understanding the unique needs of our clients, from individuals to large corporates, and this has enabled us to deliver the right products and services. We thank our clients for their unwavering support and continued trust in AmBank,” said Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group.
Alpha Southeast Asia is a Hong Kong-based regional institutional investment publication. It has a readership following among pension funds, asset managers as well as institutional investors across Asia, Europe and the United States.
About AmBank Group
AmBank Group is a leading financial services group with over 40 years of expertise in supporting the economic development of Malaysia. We have over three million customers and employ over 9,000 people.
The Group was listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia in 1988. It is the sixth-largest banking group by assets in Malaysia, with a market capitalisation of around RM9 billion and assets of RM169.2 billion as at 31 March 2020.
AmBank Group serves over three million individual and corporate customers. It provides services in wholesale banking, retail banking, business banking, investment banking and related financial services which include Islamic banking, underwriting of general insurance, stock and share broking, futures broking, investment advisory and management services in assets, real estate investment trust and unit trusts.
For more information, please visit www.ambankgroup.com
Source: AmBank Group
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Friday 3 July 2020
OPTIMIZING BODILY GLUTATHIONE LEVEL
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- CHAKRA WE CARE RESOURCES SDN BHD a renowned company in promoting wellness through nutritional supplements, nutraceutical has launched a new product IMMNU3 GCG (MAL20026102NCR) registered under The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) with patented ingredient aimed to increase the immune system in the body by triggering each cell to produce its own glutathione.
IMMNU3 GCG contains a blend ingredient, Immune Formulation 200®, a patented composition of amino acid blend namely the glycine, cysteine and glutamine which is the building block to produce glutathione added together with selenomethionine to enhance the absorption. This new breakthrough technology in the blend was a brainchild of a Harvard graduate, US based, world renowned scientist, Professor Dr Albert B. Crum. This dietary supplement feeds your immune system in the manner nature is designed to utilize its elements in the body.
Glutathione as many may know or may not know is a protein molecule that is present in every cell and extremely important in boosting a stressed immune system. Many clinical trials were conducted and published in reputable journal on the benefits of glutathione in the body. Other benefits include a reduction in oxidative stress which is caused by an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s inability to fight them off.
These days, most of our immune system is compromised due to our diet, lifestyle and environmental factor resulting in the deficiency of a life-saving molecule which is our master immune booster. Glutathione is also recognized in the medical literature as the master anti-oxidant and the master detoxifying agent. Our body’s immune, anti-oxidant & detoxification system are three important pillars of health that defends us from not only from infectious diseases but also non-infectious diseases.
IMMNU3 GCG is available in a powder form. This patented dietary supplement promotes immune support. Immune Formulation 200® is the 1.8-billion-dollar research product of ProImmune USA, LLC funded by NIH of USA. Sole Asia distributorship is given to a Malaysian company, Chakra We Care Resources Sdn Bhd which is promoting, IMMNU3 GCG through their subsidiary company Nu Heal 365 Sdn Bhd.
Source: CHAKRA WE CARE RESOURCES SDN. BHD.
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IMMNU3 GCG contains a blend ingredient, Immune Formulation 200®, a patented composition of amino acid blend namely the glycine, cysteine and glutamine which is the building block to produce glutathione added together with selenomethionine to enhance the absorption. This new breakthrough technology in the blend was a brainchild of a Harvard graduate, US based, world renowned scientist, Professor Dr Albert B. Crum. This dietary supplement feeds your immune system in the manner nature is designed to utilize its elements in the body.
Glutathione as many may know or may not know is a protein molecule that is present in every cell and extremely important in boosting a stressed immune system. Many clinical trials were conducted and published in reputable journal on the benefits of glutathione in the body. Other benefits include a reduction in oxidative stress which is caused by an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body’s inability to fight them off.
These days, most of our immune system is compromised due to our diet, lifestyle and environmental factor resulting in the deficiency of a life-saving molecule which is our master immune booster. Glutathione is also recognized in the medical literature as the master anti-oxidant and the master detoxifying agent. Our body’s immune, anti-oxidant & detoxification system are three important pillars of health that defends us from not only from infectious diseases but also non-infectious diseases.
IMMNU3 GCG is available in a powder form. This patented dietary supplement promotes immune support. Immune Formulation 200® is the 1.8-billion-dollar research product of ProImmune USA, LLC funded by NIH of USA. Sole Asia distributorship is given to a Malaysian company, Chakra We Care Resources Sdn Bhd which is promoting, IMMNU3 GCG through their subsidiary company Nu Heal 365 Sdn Bhd.
Source: CHAKRA WE CARE RESOURCES SDN. BHD.
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Covid-19: Blue Ocean Robotics' subsidiary unveils telepresence robot to reduce CO2 emissions
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 -- The leader in telepresence robots, GoBe Robots is now launching the next generation of the world's most climate-enhancing robot.
As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads, GoBe Robots is also quickly emerging as an effective tool in preventing the spread of coronavirus, overcoming closed borders, while reducing travel budgets, working hours and transport time.
According to a statement, users remotely control the new telepresence robot and get a distinct feeling of being where the robot is, as they receive live video streams of the location as the robot moves around it.
This enables collaboration and interaction between people, no matter how far they are from each other.
According to Blue Ocean Robotics chief executive officer Claus Risager, they have customers who have cut 90 per cent of their security inspection costs because they have placed 30 telepresence robots at their factories worldwide.
“A company in Europe with 20 employees travelling to Asia four times a year saves 500,000 kilos of CO2 by replacing air travel with the telepresence robot.”
GoBe Robots, a subsidiary of Blue Ocean Robotics, is the leading manufacturer of telepresence robots.
The company's robots significantly reduce CO2 footprint, help with social inclusion and prevent spread of diseases by breaking the chains of infection.
-- BERNAMA
AKWEL AND TALLANO FORM PARTNERSHIP TO SCALE UP AND COMMERCIALISE AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR CAPTURING FINE PARTICLES DURING VEHICLE BRAKING
France, July 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
30 June 2020
AKWEL AND TALLANO FORM PARTNERSHIP TO SCALE UP AND COMMERCIALISE AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR CAPTURING FINE PARTICLES DURING VEHICLE BRAKING
Fine particle emissions during automotive vehicle braking are six times higher than exhaust emissions from a catalytic converter .
AKWEL has formed a partnership with Tallano Technologie, which has developed and patented the TAMIC® solution, a system for collecting harmful micro-particles emitted during vehicle braking, reducing particle emissions by 85 to 90%.
About AKWEL
An independent, family-owned group listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange, AKWEL is an automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer specialising in fluid management and mechanisms, offering first-rate industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration.
Operating in 20 countries across every continent, AKWEL employs almost 12,000 people worldwide.
www.akwel-automotive.com
About Tallano Technologie
Founded in 2012 and led by Christophe Rocca-Serra and Jean-Louis Juchault, Tallano Technologie offers an innovative solution for trapping fine particles at source during vehicle braking.
Knowing that these emissions are a public health issue, with potentially harmful effects for the human body and the environment, Tallano Technologie strives to revolutionise how automobiles and public transport operators combat fine particle emissions.
Tallano is actively supported by investors from the manufacturing and transportation industries.
www.tallano.eu
30 June 2020
AKWEL AND TALLANO FORM PARTNERSHIP TO SCALE UP AND COMMERCIALISE AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR CAPTURING FINE PARTICLES DURING VEHICLE BRAKING
Fine particle emissions during automotive vehicle braking are six times higher than exhaust emissions from a catalytic converter .
AKWEL has formed a partnership with Tallano Technologie, which has developed and patented the TAMIC® solution, a system for collecting harmful micro-particles emitted during vehicle braking, reducing particle emissions by 85 to 90%.
About AKWEL
An independent, family-owned group listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange, AKWEL is an automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer specialising in fluid management and mechanisms, offering first-rate industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration.
Operating in 20 countries across every continent, AKWEL employs almost 12,000 people worldwide.
www.akwel-automotive.com
About Tallano Technologie
Founded in 2012 and led by Christophe Rocca-Serra and Jean-Louis Juchault, Tallano Technologie offers an innovative solution for trapping fine particles at source during vehicle braking.
Knowing that these emissions are a public health issue, with potentially harmful effects for the human body and the environment, Tallano Technologie strives to revolutionise how automobiles and public transport operators combat fine particle emissions.
Tallano is actively supported by investors from the manufacturing and transportation industries.
www.tallano.eu
PETRONAS CARIGALI SUBSIDIARY EPOMS DONATES RM25,000 FROM EMPLOYEES' VOLUNTARY SALARY CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT MERCY MALAYSIA'S COVID-19 PANDEMIC FUND
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Employees of E&P O&M Services Sdn Bhd (EPOMS), a subsidiary of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd, have donated a total of RM25,000 through a voluntary staff salary contribution initiative to MERCY Malaysia’s COVID-19 Pandemic Fund. The COVID-19 Pandemic Fund aims to support Malaysia’s health care system by contributing funds towards medical services and essential needs of marginalised groups.
The donation drive saw employees contributing a portion of their salary via automatic deduction from their June 2020, salaries. This initiative complements PETRONAS Group’s donation drive in April 2020, which collected a total of RM6.4 million from employees’ voluntary salary contribution and was channeled to the Tabung COVID-19 under the National Disaster Management Agency or NADMA.
EPOMS’ Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Anuar Abdul Rahman said: “We must face this unprecedented battle against COVID-19 together. This pandemic has impacted not just the economy, but the people and the sobering reality is that those who are less fortunate have been affected the most. I hope our humble contribution will be able to relieve the pressure faced by the marginalised groups impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.”
EPOMS came forward to support MERCY Malaysia in its fight against this pandemic through its Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, a continuous cycle of disaster risk management that focuses on emergency response, recovery, prevention/mitigation and preparedness/readiness. This humanitarian assistance does not only focus on medical aid but also supports marginalised groups such as the less fortunate families living in poor conditions, the elderly, refugees, stateless children, persons with disability, and other groups with low or no access to health information and services. MERCY Malaysia is a non-profit organisation and relies solely on funding and donations from organisations and generous individuals.
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Thursday 2 July 2020
Thought Machine announces Vault availability on major cloud infrastructure provider
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 -- Thought Machine, the cloud native core banking technology firm has announced its core banking platform Vault now runs on every major cloud infrastructure provider.
This includes Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and IBM Cloud. Vault can be deployed on either the bank’s choice of cloud provider, on premise, in a hybrid cloud using OpenShift from Red Hat, or as a SaaS product.
According to a statement, Thought Machine’s expanded compatibility enables banks to migrate with the freedom to pick the cloud infrastructure partner of their choice - while adhering to any regulatory and legal requirements they might have in place.
“By delivering Vault as a Software-as-a-service product, banks no longer need to concern themselves with the implementation, regulatory and logistical obligations of bringing software in-house,” said Thought Machine Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Paul Taylor.
“Vault SaaS is now available with the same high level of security and resilience as our deployed version, without the infrastructural management overheads.”
Vault initially rolled out on GCP and AWS before progressing to run on the four leading cloud hosting providers, enabling far greater flexibility than peers in core banking and financial services technology.
The new SaaS offering brings further flexibility for banks wishing to operate an instance of Vault for their institution without the overhead of software management and updates. This Thought Machine-managed service is now available on AWS, with further provider compatibility planned for this year.
More details at www.thoughtmachine.net.
-- BERNAMA
This includes Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and IBM Cloud. Vault can be deployed on either the bank’s choice of cloud provider, on premise, in a hybrid cloud using OpenShift from Red Hat, or as a SaaS product.
According to a statement, Thought Machine’s expanded compatibility enables banks to migrate with the freedom to pick the cloud infrastructure partner of their choice - while adhering to any regulatory and legal requirements they might have in place.
“By delivering Vault as a Software-as-a-service product, banks no longer need to concern themselves with the implementation, regulatory and logistical obligations of bringing software in-house,” said Thought Machine Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Paul Taylor.
“Vault SaaS is now available with the same high level of security and resilience as our deployed version, without the infrastructural management overheads.”
Vault initially rolled out on GCP and AWS before progressing to run on the four leading cloud hosting providers, enabling far greater flexibility than peers in core banking and financial services technology.
The new SaaS offering brings further flexibility for banks wishing to operate an instance of Vault for their institution without the overhead of software management and updates. This Thought Machine-managed service is now available on AWS, with further provider compatibility planned for this year.
More details at www.thoughtmachine.net.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday 1 July 2020
Bureau Veritas, Marina Bay Sands partner on hygiene excellence, safety programme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 -- Bureau Veritas has entered into an agreement with Marina Bay Sands to deploy the SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label for the iconic tourism destination in Singapore.
According to a statement, the SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label is a suite of services offered via Bureau Veritas’ ‘Restart Your Business with BV’ programme.
Bureau Veritas will review detailed safety guides and protocols to achieve hygiene excellence using industry best practices, local laws and requirements, and leading medical expertise.
The company will also leverage best-in-class digital solutions to conduct audits of Marina Bay Sands to ensure compliance of hygiene protocols and operational requirements.
In addition, Bureau Veritas will administer SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label upon successful audit to demonstrate Marina Bay Sands is in compliance, thus providing an extra layer of assurance to the general public, employees and suppliers.
CIF Asia Pacific and Middle East, Executive Vice-President, Juliano Cardoso said: “We are proud to partner with Marina Bay Sands, as they take this crucial step to ensure transparency and thus reassure employees and travellers as they restart their operations.
“Thanks to Bureau Veritas SafeGuard™ label, synonymous with impartiality and expertise, Marina Bay Sands can guarantee that their hotels and restaurants are compliant with the industry’s strongest safety standards and hygiene protocols.”
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement, the SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label is a suite of services offered via Bureau Veritas’ ‘Restart Your Business with BV’ programme.
Bureau Veritas will review detailed safety guides and protocols to achieve hygiene excellence using industry best practices, local laws and requirements, and leading medical expertise.
The company will also leverage best-in-class digital solutions to conduct audits of Marina Bay Sands to ensure compliance of hygiene protocols and operational requirements.
In addition, Bureau Veritas will administer SafeGuard™ Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label upon successful audit to demonstrate Marina Bay Sands is in compliance, thus providing an extra layer of assurance to the general public, employees and suppliers.
CIF Asia Pacific and Middle East, Executive Vice-President, Juliano Cardoso said: “We are proud to partner with Marina Bay Sands, as they take this crucial step to ensure transparency and thus reassure employees and travellers as they restart their operations.
“Thanks to Bureau Veritas SafeGuard™ label, synonymous with impartiality and expertise, Marina Bay Sands can guarantee that their hotels and restaurants are compliant with the industry’s strongest safety standards and hygiene protocols.”
-- BERNAMA
TOURISM MALAYSIA AND INDUSTRY PLAYERS FEATURE "THE BEST OF MALAYSIA" DEALS AT DREAM TO TRAVEL FESTIVAL
PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia is proud to host a virtual Malaysian experience in conjunction with the Dream to Travel Festival organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) from 22 June until 17 July 2020.
Malaysia is one of the four countries that have been nominated by the PATA secretariat to host the virtual event along with Thailand, Nepal and Macao. Each country will have its own segment for a week to showcase its tourism products and destinations, and will be spearheaded by the respective National Tourism Organisations (NTOs).
Tourism Malaysia has scheduled a fascinating line up of activities to bring the ultimate virtual Malaysian experience. Malaysia will be featured on the second week from 29 June until 3 July 2020. The programme schedule covers six components namely the Forum, Digital Showroom Platform, Live Experience of a cooking demonstration on Malaysian cuisine, Live Storytelling on Underwater Freedive Experience and Dark Tourism in Malaysia, Promotional Videos and Games & Giveaways.
A number of 50 industry players, comprising 26 product owners, 10 hotels and 14 travel agents from states across Malaysia will participate in this programme where they will showcase their products and services during the Digital Showroom session. Viewers can anticipate great deals such as the 2D1N educational package for Sabah Tea Adventure, Fireflies Excursion at Sunset and Brunch & Brew offer which allows tourists a hands-on experience to savour local flavours. During the Digital Showroom session, Tourism Malaysia will feature brochures on Malaysia’s best: Culinary Delights, National Marine Parks, Dive in Paradise, Exotic Ethnic Heritage and Malaysia Travel Guide among others. The packages on offer range from five main tourism niches which are Adventure, Diving, Food Trail, Heritage as well as Islands & Beaches.
“As part of Tourism Malaysia’s initiative to gain ‘quick wins’ in our recovery efforts for the tourism industry, we are honoured to be given the opportunity to put the spotlight on Malaysia in this timely virtual collaboration with PATA,” commented Datuk Musa Yusof, the Director General of Tourism Malaysia, who will be participating in the programme.
As it is an online festival, it provides an avenue that cuts across geographical barrier. The programme is open to everyone free of charge. Click on the following link to join the festival: Dream to Travel Festival.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37651
Malaysia is one of the four countries that have been nominated by the PATA secretariat to host the virtual event along with Thailand, Nepal and Macao. Each country will have its own segment for a week to showcase its tourism products and destinations, and will be spearheaded by the respective National Tourism Organisations (NTOs).
Tourism Malaysia has scheduled a fascinating line up of activities to bring the ultimate virtual Malaysian experience. Malaysia will be featured on the second week from 29 June until 3 July 2020. The programme schedule covers six components namely the Forum, Digital Showroom Platform, Live Experience of a cooking demonstration on Malaysian cuisine, Live Storytelling on Underwater Freedive Experience and Dark Tourism in Malaysia, Promotional Videos and Games & Giveaways.
A number of 50 industry players, comprising 26 product owners, 10 hotels and 14 travel agents from states across Malaysia will participate in this programme where they will showcase their products and services during the Digital Showroom session. Viewers can anticipate great deals such as the 2D1N educational package for Sabah Tea Adventure, Fireflies Excursion at Sunset and Brunch & Brew offer which allows tourists a hands-on experience to savour local flavours. During the Digital Showroom session, Tourism Malaysia will feature brochures on Malaysia’s best: Culinary Delights, National Marine Parks, Dive in Paradise, Exotic Ethnic Heritage and Malaysia Travel Guide among others. The packages on offer range from five main tourism niches which are Adventure, Diving, Food Trail, Heritage as well as Islands & Beaches.
“As part of Tourism Malaysia’s initiative to gain ‘quick wins’ in our recovery efforts for the tourism industry, we are honoured to be given the opportunity to put the spotlight on Malaysia in this timely virtual collaboration with PATA,” commented Datuk Musa Yusof, the Director General of Tourism Malaysia, who will be participating in the programme.
As it is an online festival, it provides an avenue that cuts across geographical barrier. The programme is open to everyone free of charge. Click on the following link to join the festival: Dream to Travel Festival.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=37651
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