Wemade introduces evolved tokenomics using MIR M

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Wemade Co Ltd, a South Korean online game developer will be launching its new mobile massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) MIR M: Vanguard and Vagabond (MIR M) in 170 countries on Jan 31.

According to Wemade in a statement, MIR M will present ‘inter-game economy’ with MIR4, one of the most successful blockchain games in the world, and to create a more intimate game economy, Wemade connected the tokenomics of the two games.

“Players can enjoy a unique experience in the virtuous cycles by reinvesting the tokens that they have obtained from a game into another game.

“The game token DRONE and the governance token DOGMA will be used as the main tokens in MIR M where players can exchange Darksteel using Play Wallet for game token DRONE, which can be exchanged for WEMIX$ or other tokens used in other games like MIR4,” it said.

The governance token DOGMA grants more rights to players and connects the economy of the two games. DOGMA can be obtained by staking DRONE, a game token used in MIR M, and HYDRA, a game token used in MIR4.

In addition, players can express their opinions more actively and participate in major decision-making such as summoning Field Bosses and World Bosses or holding a Valley Capture by using DOGMA they have earned.

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Wemade releases new battlefield 'Snowfield Area' in MIR4

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Wemade Co Ltd, a South Korean online game developer announced its blockbuster mobile MMORPG MIR4 has released a new battlefield, Snowfield Area, on Jan 26.

“Snowfield Area is divided into five parts namely, Nine Dragon Ice Field, Nine Dragon Ice Palace, Nine Dragon Labyrinth, Sagittarion Valley and Sagittarion Temple.

“Players can clear new quests in the Snowfield Area and begin new adventures to find the lost Princess Cheonpa,” it said in a statement.

Maximum character Level has been increased to 180 while the maximum level for Constitution has also been increased to 19, and Inner Force to 18.

 Upon reaching Level 180, characters will be able to obtain 'Level Reward Coffer' which contains 'Mystic Mystical Piece Summon Box', 'Epic Divine Dragon's Enhancement Stone', and more, as well as 'Legendary Blue Dragon Statue'.

“The first Party Leader Spirit, Small White Dragon Chunryu, has also been added. The spirit's effects are applied to all nearby party members when a character that this spirit summoned becomes the party leader,” the statement said.

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FourKites Data Connector to help businesses maximise supply chain data

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Leading supply chain visibility company FourKites has launched Data Connector, an offering that allows customers to automatically access and leverage FourKites data directly within their existing business intelligence tool.

“By making supply chain data more accessible than ever before, Data Connector will help leaders across organisations access valuable insights to mitigate disruptions and expedite decision-making,” according to FourKites in a statement.

Unlike other data integration methods that unlock only a fraction of a company’s supply chain data and require time-consuming processes to integrate, Data Connector allows analysts to incorporate hundreds of data points from FourKites directly into their custom analytics platform of choice.

“Business leaders are realising that trusted, high-quality supply chain data goes far beyond trucks and trains; it is relevant to all corners of the enterprise. The more accessible that data is across their organisation, the more they can optimise their operations.

“We are committed to ensuring that our customers can maximise their entire ecosystem of technology providers — of which FourKites is a major element — to inform and expedite their decision making,” said its chief product officer, Priya Rajagopalan.

Designed for data analysts who want the ultimate flexibility for custom analytics, Data Connector allows customers to start building custom dashboards in minutes — no implementation or significant developer resources required.

It also eliminates the need for manual data uploads or complex workflows to integrate FourKites data into customers’ business intelligence stacks.

FourKites customers, including 3M, are using Data Connector to identify the supply chain data most relevant for their needs, and leverage that information to derive broader business insights and accelerate time to value.

-- BERNAMA

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING KICKS OFF LUNAR NEW YEAR 2023 CELEBRATIONSEMPIRE STATE BUILDING KICKS OFF LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING KICKS OFF LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 

‘World’s Most Famous Building’ Celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with Tower Lighting Ceremony, Musical Performance, Food Pop Ups, and Festive Displays on Observatory and in Fifth Avenue Windows

NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Empire State Building today kicked off celebrations for Lunar New Year with a tower lighting ceremony and music performance; festive pop-up with NYC food vendor Sheng Mary Bakery; a corner display on the building’s iconic 86^th Floor Observatory; and reveal of the Fifth Avenue Lobby window installation to honor the Chinese zodiac’s Year of the Rabbit.
 

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"We are pleased to continue our annual Lunar New Year celebration and spread good fortune to the Chinese community here in the United States, in China, and around the world,” said Jean-Yves Ghazi, president of the Empire State Building Observatory. “Lunar New Year is the perfect time for Chinese visitors to take in New York City’s best views and discover our reimagined Observatory Experience and its immersive exhibits as they celebrate this joyous holiday.”

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Rosario Ochoa appointed General Manager of Nikkiso ACD

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries' Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group, a part of the Nikkiso Co Ltd (Japan) group of companies, has named Rosario Ochoa as General Manager of Nikkiso ACD, effective Jan 16, 2023.

“Rosie brings a broad range of skills and experience to the position. With her leadership, I am confident ACD will continue to grow and meet our customers demand for the best quality and reliability of cryogenic pumps,” said Executive Director Nikkiso ACD, Jim Estes.

“Rosie's role further supports our mission to provide innovative equipment, technologies and services through our global group of companies to help our customers to make a difference,” added Estes in a statement.

Reporting to Estes, Ochoa will drive operational excellence throughout the Cryogenic Pumps Unit as well as the entire organisation leading the cross functional teams to improve speed and efficiency across the business.

“Nikkiso ACD, Santa Ana, California, along with Nikkiso Cryo (Las Vegas) is part of the Group's Cryogenic Pumps Unit,” it said.

Ochoa brings over 15 years of experience in production, lean manufacturing, sustaining engineering, new product development, environmental health and safety as well as quality compliance to standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/TS1949.

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering from Mexicali Institute of Technology, Mexico, and a certified ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor from AQS Management Systems Inc, Ochoa has a strong background in manufacturing operations, quality and six sigma, engineering, organisational excellence and cultural transformation.

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Cultural festival kicks off in west China's Chongqing Fengdu

 

Caption: Fengdu Ming Mountain in Chongqing

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- The Spring Festival blessing cultural festival kicked off on the second day of China's lunar new year in Fengdu County in west China's Chongqing Municipality. 

Lasting through the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar from Jan 23 to Feb 21, the festival is divided into 23 colourful activities in six sections related with various blessing events, according to Chongqing Fengdu Ming Mountain Tourism Group in a statement.

Held amid strong Chinese New Year festive elements, the festival showcased the Chinese people's vision for a better life and their blessings to their families and friends.

In the evening, Fengdu County on both sides of the Yangtze River was illuminated by colourful lights and shadows.

With the sound of the bell signifying good luck, a lifelike phoenix, a flamboyant Chinese auspicious bird, rose slowly from the north bank of the Yangtze River, lighting up the entire Fengdu County and marking the start of the light and shadow show.

A string of activities including the phoenix light and shadow show, flying of blessing lamps, lantern festival, red-envelope sharing and a market fair will give people a warm New Year experience via different aspects such as travel, entertainment, display, music and shopping.

This Spring Festival has seen strong traditional Chinese cultural elements across the downtown areas, scenic spots, as well as streets and alleys of Fengdu.

“Holding a cultural festival to pray for good luck to showcase the charm of traditional Chinese culture in the rich festive elements of the New Year will promote the prosperity of local culture and tourism industry, thus injecting cultural impetus to economic and social development,” it said.

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TDCX ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF DIGITAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN SINGAPORE TO PIONEER NEW CX SOLUTIONS

^{TDCX's Digital Customer Experience Center of Excellence is located at its headquarters in Singapore and is led by Ms Angie Tay, Group Chief Operating Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)}


Center will focus on CX solutions that enable hyper personalized and seamless customer engagement physically and in the metaverse

SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- TDCX Inc. (“TDCX” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TDCX), an award-winning digital customer experience (CX) solutions provider for innovative technology and other blue-chip companies, announced today the launch of its first Digital CX Center of Excellence in Singapore.

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The Center will focus on leveraging technology to develop CX solutions that enable hyper personalized, seamless and secure customer engagement in both physical and virtual environments, such as in the metaverse. Through the Center, TDCX will pilot and validate new CX models and the supporting emerging technology architecture, to develop practical real-world applications and use cases.

Mr Laurent Junique, Founder and CEO of TDCX, said, “CX has become a strategic differentiator for businesses and a key enabler for the growth of the digital economy in today’s experience-driven marketplace. As digital and physical experiences continue to blur, we want to pioneer customer engagement strategies that continue to deliver a human touch during those critical moments that matter most. The launch of our Digital CX Center of Excellence is the convergence of our digital innovation and consulting capabilities as well as operational mastery through talent leadership in Singapore. Over time, we have grown our client relationships at a global level. These clients are now looking for global strategic support.”

The Center is located at TDCX’s headquarters in Singapore and is led by Ms Angie Tay, Group Chief Operating Officer.

In addition to percolating new CX strategies and acting as a global command center, TDCX Singapore will also develop best practices in data science and analytics to help businesses enhance cost efficiency in areas such as quality assurance automation. These best practices will be developed into playbooks to help businesses drive and deliver customer value and retention.

Ms Angie Tay, said, “Our clients are in a constant pursuit of optimization to maximize their finite resources. Amid the recent tech shake up, we see more clients coming to us to understand how they can enhance their CX strategy and standardize their operations globally. Our digital CX Center of Excellence will enable us to continue developing transformative CX solutions for our clients and further entrench our leadership in this market.”

Mr Ben Sun who heads TDCX’s Advisory and Transformation programs said, “The increasing complexity of the business landscape means that brands are constantly juggling multiple competing priorities. They are looking for trusted partners who understand their needs and can continually add value to the relationship. We have been advising our clients on a range of issues, such as benchmarking their CX approach against best practices and determining the optimal balance between technology and the human touch to drive the best CX outcomes. The launch of our digital CX Center of Excellence is timely as it enables us to address a vacuum in the market and establish ourselves as the partner of choice for brands looking to deliver great CX.”

Corporate Venture Capital arm to invest in promising technologies

To support the Center, TDCX has also set up a new Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arm to invest in the technologies needed to drive CX innovation. The CVC will enable TDCX to take advantage of the innovative solutions that are already being incubated and developed in Singapore and South-East Asia.

Some of the technology that TDCX is looking into includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and natural language processing.

TDCX’s Digital CX Center of Excellence is the company’s latest initiative to help businesses leverage innovative CX solutions to win new customers, build customer loyalty and achieve their CX outcomes. It adds to TDCX’s existing capabilities through its Digital Innovation Lab based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which has been focused on developing new technology applications for the Group.

Since its 1995 launch in Singapore, TDCX has grown rapidly and is present in 16 countries across the globe. In October 2021, TDCX became the second home-grown company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

TDCX was also recognized by leading global technology research and advisory firm, ISG, as the top provider for CX services in Singapore in its latest Customer Experience Services report for Singapore and Malaysia¹.

About TDCX

Singapore-headquartered TDCX provides transformative digital CX solutions, enabling world-leading and disruptive brands to acquire new customers, to build customer loyalty and to protect their online communities.

TDCX helps clients achieve their customer experience aspirations by harnessing technology, human intelligence and its global footprint. It serves clients in fintech, gaming, technology, home sharing and travel, digital advertising and social media, streaming and e-commerce. TDCX’s expertise and strong footprint in Asia has made it a trusted partner for clients, particularly high-growth, new economy companies, looking to tap the region’s growth potential.

TDCX’s commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our clients extends to its role as a responsible corporate citizen. Its Corporate Social Responsibility program focuses on positively transforming the lives of its people, its communities and the environment.

TDCX employs more than 17,000 employees across 27 campuses globally, specifically Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, India, Romania, Spain, Colombia and Türkiye. For more information, please visit www.tdcx.com.

¹ Please refer to TDCX named a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ Contact Center – Customer Experience Services SG/MY 2022 report for more information.

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Contact

For enquiries, please contact:
Eunice Seow, eunice.seow@tdcx.com

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LEADING SINGAPORE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AWARDS CELLEBRITE WITH $14 MILLION AGREEMENT FOR CELLEBRITE’S ADVANCED EXTRACTION SOLUTION

PETAH TIKVA, Israel and TYSONS CORNER, Va., Jan 25 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced a five-year agreement with a national police agency in Singapore, which will use Cellebrite’s collect & review solution, Premium, to help lawfully expedite collection of digital evidence.

The 5-year contract creates a strong partnership between the customer and Cellebrite, enabling us to be a closely integrated partner, both in the areas of knowledge and competencies development, and in the technology space associated with top-tiered digital investigations and intelligence.

This engagement is also notable due to Cellebrite equipping the agency with the most advanced extraction solution and direct and immediate access to Cellebrite’s Advanced Services team

“We are thrilled to partner with this large law enforcement agency and progress our joint mission to enhance public safety and build safer communities," said Arthur Veinstein, President, Cellebrite International. “This contract is a true testament to Cellebrite being an industry leader. I am confident that our DI solutions will help our customer in its digital transformation journey.”

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (NASDAQ: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice, and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Intelligence platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Cellebrite.

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Hyatt poised for continued transformative growth in 2023, and beyond

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation has shared that Hyatt is positioned for continued transformative growth in 2023 and beyond, with a record pipeline of approximately 117,000 rooms worldwide as of year-end 2022.

Notably, nearly one in four pipeline properties is classified as a lifestyle hotel, representing 10 per cent of the existing base of hotels, further strengthening Hyatt’s leadership position in the luxury, lifestyle and leisure segments. The significant growth of these high-value properties in Hyatt’s portfolio expands the compelling guest experiences that can further drive World of Hyatt loyalty penetration across the Hyatt portfolio.

A notable driver of this growth is the announced asset-light acquisition of Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform which is expected to bring established lifestyle hotel brands – including Dream Hotels, Unscripted Hotels and The Chatwal – into the Hyatt portfolio.

Dream Hotel Group properties are known for their experiential hospitality including hotspot restaurants and nightlife venues built on strategic and unconventional programming and brand collaborations, paired with signature designs that balance substance with sizzle.

The acquisition will welcome more than 600 new colleagues into the Hyatt family, bringing deep expertise in experiential hospitality to Hyatt’s global portfolio of lifestyle offerings and extending Hyatt’s brand footprint in strategic destinations including Nashville, Hollywood, Las Vegas, South Beach, Saint Lucia, Doha and New York City. It will also mark the entrance of Hyatt brands into markets such as the Catskills in New York and Valle de Guadalupe in Mexico.

Additionally, the Caption by Hyatt brand – which combines the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle-forward hotel with the flexibility of a select-service property – is poised for significant growth following the successful opening of Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis in 2022.

The Caption by Hyatt brand is expanding internationally with previously announced properties expected to open in China and Japan in 2023, Vietnam in 2025 and Sydney in the coming years. Grounded in caring for people and place and creating connections between them, the Caption by Hyatt brand is committed to hiring diverse talent, vendors, artisans, and suppliers – and celebrating the diversity of people in the communities in which Caption by Hyatt hotels are located.

“Through our intentional long-term growth strategy and by working closely with owners, Hyatt boasts five years of industry-leading organic net rooms growth,” said Jim Chu, executive vice president, chief growth officer, Hyatt in a statement.

“Owners want to work with us because of our expertise, performance track record and optimal positioning in the industry. We have global scale, but we are nimble enough to create personal relationships, draw on our own experiences and lead with empathy.”

For more information, visit www.hyatt.com.

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WISTAR INSTITUTE HIV RESEARCHERS WIN GRANT TO EXPLORE GENETICALLY ENGINEERED NATURAL KILLER CELLS AS HIV THERAPY

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Jan 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, has awarded Luis J. Montaner, D.V.M., D.Phil., in collaboration with Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, Ph.D., a Target Grant for $397,663 over two years. Montaner, who leads The Wistar Institute’s HIV Research Program, is studying the ability of a type of immune cell known as natural killer (NK) cells to kill HIV-infected cells.

“This grant to Dr. Montaner is the latest of several awards we have made to outstanding scientists at The Wistar Institute,” said Dr. Rowena Johnston, amfAR’s Vice President and Director of Research. “Dr. Montaner’s well-designed research project has significant potential for moving the HIV cure research field forward. We wish him and his team much success and look forward to receiving updates on their progress.”

Immunotherapy using gene-modified NK cells has been shown to be effective in treating some forms of cancer. Montaner and his team are studying whether the same effectiveness can be found in treating HIV. Montaner’s research relies on optimizing NK cells to effectively find and kill HIV-infected cells by modifying them outside the body to better bind to antibodies once infused as cell therapy. 

The approach will also include use of a strategy by the Abdel-Mohsen laboratory to alter antibodies to have greater potency in increasing NK cell killing. These strategies will be combined and tested in mouse models with functional human immune cells able to support HIV infection. They will determine efficacy and whether, upon halting antiretroviral therapy, HIV can continue to be controlled.

“The Montaner lab tests immunotherapy approaches that harness several arms of the immune response to win over HIV, including immunotherapy using NK cells,” said Montaner, vice president of Scientific Operations and principal investigator of the BEAT-HIV Delaney Collaboratory to Cure HIV. “This new amfAR grant will allow us to initiate new work that will expand our ongoing studies so we can continue to achieve significant milestones in our research to test HIV cure strategies.” 

Wistar is a member of the Delaney Collaboratory to Cure HIV-1 Infection by Combination Immunotherapy (BEAT-HIV Collaboratory), a consortium of more than 100 top HIV researchers working to test combinations of several innovative immunotherapies under new preclinical research and clinical trials, and one of the largest HIV-cure collaborations in the world. The Montaner lab and other groups in the BEAT-HIV Collaboratory were awarded a five-year award from the NIH last year.

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ABOUT THE WISTAR INSTITUTE: The Wistar Institute, the first independent nonprofit biomedical research institute in the United States, marshals the talents of an international team of outstanding scientists through a highly enabled culture of biomedical collaboration and innovation, to solve some of the world’s most challenging and important problems in the field of cancer, immunology, and infectious diseases, and produce groundbreaking advances in world health. Consistent with a pioneering legacy of leadership in not-for-profit biomedical research and a track record of life-saving contributions in immunology and cell biology, Wistar scientists pursue novel and courageous research paths to life science discovery, and to accelerate the impact of early-stage discoveries by shortening the path from bench to bedside. wistar.org.  

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VENTI TECHNOLOGIES STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH TWO APPOINTMENTS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH

• Roy Quek Named Senior Advisor
• Sjoerd De Clerck Appointed Vice President, Sales

BOSTON, Jan 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Venti Technologies, the world leader in autonomous supply chain logistics, has appointed two senior leaders to power growth. Roy Quek is advising the company on its market expansion and fast-build strategies. He brings a proven track record as a South East Asian government and business leader, successful private investor, and valued advisor to major private equity and venture capital funds.

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Sjoerd De Clerck joins the company as Vice President of Sales. De Clerck will harness his 30-years of experience leading and managing high tech B2B global businesses to build a strong sales network in the logistics industry to accelerate Venti’s growth.

“I am delighted that Roy and Sjoerd are bringing their global leadership experience and deep business insights to Venti Technologies. These appointments, coupled with our intense recruitment drive for technology staff and technology breakthroughs, will help Venti cement its position as the world leader in autonomous supply chain logistics,” said Dr Heidi Wyle, Venti Founder and CEO.

Roy Quek
Mr. Quek is Chairman and Founding Governor of St Joseph’s Institution International, one of the top private international schools in Asia. He also chairs the board of a major private specialist medical group in Singapore (SOG Health) and sits on the board of Mediacorp, Singapore’s national media network.

Mr. Quek was previously a senior member of the elite Administrative Service in Singapore. He served with distinction in Ministries including Defence, Education, Community Development, Youth and Sports, Health, Home Affairs, and the Prime Minister’s Office.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Venti Technologies and excited by its mission of providing the world’s safest and fastest goods transportation through AI-powered logistics. It is an honour to work with Venti’s MIT-rooted team, as we move forward with our cutting-edge business solutions and technologies,” said Mr. Quek.

Mr. Quek earned a BS degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and a Masters degree in Public Administration from Peking University.

Sjoerd De Clerck
Mr. De Clerck’s responsibilities include developing Venti’s go-to-market strategy, building a strong global sales network, and growing revenues.

Prior to joining Venti, De Clerck was VP, Corporate Synergies at ST Engineering iDirect, and VP Asia Pacific at Newtec where he led a fourfold growth of the APAC business. His success is underpinned by three decades of experience in Barco, where he rose through the ranks and held leadership roles including Global Director, Barco Capital and Director, CRM Deployment.

“The transformation of supply chain logistics using self-driving vehicles is happening right now. Venti is the leading provider of autonomous supply chain logistics – the productive and cost-effective solution for the new logistics era. I could not be more excited to be joining Venti and helping our customers realise their potential – and achieve more – in this exciting era,” said Mr De Clerck.

De Clerck, a Belgian national, graduated with a MSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ghent.

About Venti Technologies
Based in the U.S. and Asia, Venti Technologies is the leader in autonomous mobility for global supply chain logistics. The company is pioneering the future of transportation for moving goods. Using rigorous mathematical modeling, deep learning, and theoretically-grounded algorithms, Venti has developed a proprietary collection of autonomy and logistics technologies. Venti’s proven value proposition of saving costs, increasing vehicle utilization, and improving safety is recognized by customers and leading a new industry. 

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A BUDGET CHINESE NEW YEAR VIDEO BY STUDENTS TELLS A MALAYSIAN TALE OF SILENT LOVE

 

Photo Caption: A teenage girl experiencing 'Silent Love' from her Asian Parents to express love through actions and not words. 

Xiamen University Malaysia & CompAsia Team Up On ‘The Best doesn’t have to be New’ Campaign

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Companies pay upwards of RM 150,000 for a 1-minute commercial. This could cover creative costs that include – concept, script, team; production; talent; along with the costs of location and staging; editing; rendering; audio; narrator; equipment; and those are just some
of the basics before the cost for buying airtime.

So, can a quality video be produced on a budget of under RM 3,000?

A group of 10 students from Xiamen University Malaysia did just that with a 3-minute video called ‘Silent Love’ that tells the poignant story of how Asian parents often express love through actions and not words, while exploring our obsession with attaining new possessions. 

The project started out as a collaboration between CompAsia and Xiamen University’s advertising students to create a campaign that invites consumers to consider preloved devices over new ones. What resulted from the project is a visually spectacular and heartwarming film that entirely shifted CompAsia's marketing plans for the upcoming Chinese New Year. 

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YAYASAN PETRONAS CONTRIBUTES HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, FESTIVE FOOD SUPPLIES TO UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES AND WELFARE HOMES

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Yayasan PETRONAS handed over its Sentuhan Kasih Home Ward contribution through a symbolic handover ceremony in collaboration with Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) and Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kebajikan Am Sabah (JPKAS) held at Rumah Ehsan, Kuala Kubu Bharu.

Under the programme, a total of 609 hospital beds, 44 oxygen concentrators and 312 wheelchairs were distributed in stages to underprivileged families and welfare homes nationwide with support from PETRONAS’ regional offices. 

The symbolic handover ceremony was attended by JKM Director-General, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot with representatives from JKM, PETRONAS and Yayasan PETRONAS. The event was also joined by residents of the welfare home. Yayasan PETRONAS CEO, Shariah Nelly Francis said, “We continue to expand this initiative from last year to help low-income families in providing care for their loved ones who require special care in the comfort of their own home, as well as extending our contribution to welfare homes that are in need of the equipment.” 

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GMO Research launches loyalty programme via service website, Z.com Engagement Lab

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- GMO Research Inc, a part of Japan's GMO Internet Group, has launched a new service website -- "Z.com Engagement Lab" (https://engagement.z.com/), aimed at providing marketing services in Asia.

In a statement, GMO Research said Z.com Engagement Lab offers businesses a unique loyalty programme solution that is based on the concept of Engagement as a Service (EaaS) to improve consumer commitment, which is a challenge for many membership-based businesses.

This service operates by consumer members receiving enticing rewards through survey participation in which members are at liberty to select the types of surveys they would like to complete from the list that GMO Research and the respective companies have agreed upon, thus increasing customer engagement and revenue for membership-based businesses.

GMO Research President, Shinichi Hosokawa said: “As part of our mission to continue bringing new value to the marketing process in Asia, Z.com Engagement Lab is a new service that will play an important role in connecting consumers and society.

“We hope that more companies will use our market research platform, and we look forward to making a significant contribution to the future development of Asia.”

The benefits of using Z.com Engagement Lab's application programming interface (API) Solution include monetisation and engagement API.

To monetise API, businesses are able to add a new source of income through the market research platform without incurring additional costs or hassle while engagement API promotes member activation, improves engagement and retention rates through the distribution of survey questionnaires.

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GENESIS STRATEGIC ACTIONS TO MAXIMISE VALUE FOR CLIENTS, FORTIFY FUTURE BUSINESS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Genesis Global Holdco, LLC (‘Genesis’ ‘GGH’ or the ‘company’, an industry pioneer and digital currency prime brokerage, has announced strategic actions to achieve a global resolution to maximize value for all clients and stakeholders and strengthen its future business.

As previously announced, Genesis and its advisers have been engaged in ongoing, productive discussions with advisers to its creditors and corporate parent Digital Currency Group (’DCG’) to evaluate the most effective path to preserve assets and move the business forward.

Genesis has now commenced a court-supervised restructuring process to further advance these discussions and reach a holistic solution for its lending business, which, if achieved, would provide an optimal outcome for Genesis clients and Gemini Earn users.

Genesis Global Holdco, LLC and two of its lending business subsidiaries, Genesis Global Capital, LLC (‘GGC’) and Genesis Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (‘GAP’), filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the ‘court’). Genesis’s other subsidiaries involved in the derivatives and spot trading and custody businesses and Genesis Global Trading are not included in the filing and continue client trading operations.

As part of its Chapter 11 filing, Genesis has proposed a roadmap to an exit including a Chapter 11 plan (the ‘plan’) that calls for a framework for a global resolution of all claims through, and the creation of, a trust that will distribute assets to creditors.

The company will initiate a marketing and sale process to monetise GGH’s assets or otherwise raise capital, using the transaction proceeds to pay creditors fairly and equitably. If the marketing process does not result in a sale or capital raise, creditors will receive ownership interests in Reorganized GGH.

All aspects of the restructuring process will be overseen by an independent special committee of the company’s board of directors.

“While we have made significant progress refining our business plans to remedy liquidity issues caused by the recent extraordinary challenges in our industry, including the default of Three Arrows Capital and the bankruptcy of FTX, an in-court restructuring presents the most effective avenue through which to preserve assets and create the best possible outcome for all Genesis stakeholders,” said Derar Islim, Interim CEO, Genesis in a statement.

Genesis has more than US$150 million in cash on hand which will provide ample liquidity to support its ongoing business operations and facilitate the restructuring process. (US$1 = RM4.297)

For more information, visit genesistrading.com.

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TRACKING ROGUE VESSELS BOLSTERS FISHERIES MANAGEMENT - GLOBAL FISHING WATCH

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- A new study titled “Tracking Elusive and Shifting Identities of the Global Fishing Fleet” by Global Fishing Watch revealed that almost 20 per cent of high seas fishing is carried out by vessels that are either internationally unregulated or not publicly authorised, with large concentrations of these ships operating in the Southwest Atlantic Ocean and the western Indian Ocean.

The study, which was published in Science Advances, combines a decade’s worth of satellite vessel tracking data with identification information from more than 40 public registries to determine where and when vessels responsible for most of the world’s industrial fishing change their country of registration, a practice known as “reflagging” and identify hotspots of potential unauthorised fishing and foreign-owned vessels activity.

Global Fishing Watch researchers along with the Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab from Duke University and Stockholm Resilience Centre were able to track and analyse 35,000 commercial fishing and support vessels to reveal their changing identities and enable the reconstruction of vessel histories to demonstrate reflagging patterns, using big data processing and a compilation of global datasets.

“When a vessel’s identity is changed, it makes tracking them all the more difficult, allowing bad actors the opportunity to take advantage of information gaps and avoid oversight. We need to close that loophole,” said Global Fishing Watch senior data scientist and lead author of the study, Jaeyoon Park in a statement.

According to the study, fleets with prevalent reflagging are over five times more likely to be composed of vessels under foreign ownership which are often registered to “flags of convenience,” defined by the International Transport Workers' Federation as countries that offer foreign shipowners the ability to register or fly the flag of their own State.

While reflagging and foreign ownership are lawful, when not properly regulated and monitored, they can indicate a risk of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. IUU fishing accounts for as much as 20 per cent of the global seafood catch with annual losses valued at up to US$23.5 billion. (US$1 = RM4.32)

The study also identified concentrations of fishing activity by foreign-owned vessels, which are focused in parts of the high seas and certain national waters, in which the hotspots correspond to the areas where multiple non-governmental organisations have called for better governance systems.

“By synthesising over 100 billion Global Positioning System (GPS) positions with consolidated identity information from 200,000 vessels, we were able to reveal patterns about vessel activity from the past decade,” added Park.

Global Fishing Watch is an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing ocean governance through increased transparency of human activity at sea.

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CORRE ENERGY EXPANDS PROJECT OPERATIONS TO NORTH AMERICA

NEW YORK, Jan 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Incentives for Energy Storage Projects in the US and Canada Offer a Unique Opportunity to Accelerate Decarbonization of North American Power Generation.

Corre Energy B.V. has expanded its energy storage project development operations into the United States and Canada. Corre Energy US Development Company LLC, a subsidiary of Corre Energy B.V., has been formally launched to source and develop utility-scale compressed air energy storage (CAES) projects across North America.

CAES is a commercially proven technology that can use renewable energy to compress air into underground salt caverns when power demand and prices are low. This energy is later released to the grid to increase supply when demand and prices are higher, enhancing the stability, reliability, and security of the network. When combustion of green hydrogen is included as part of the CAES plant’s technical design, the electricity it supplies has a zero-carbon footprint.

The US Department of Energy ranks CAES¹ as the lowest cost long duration energy storage technology. The relatively inexpensive nature of the physical hedge provided to Corre Energy’s customers allows them to ‘time shift’ the variable energy they produce and enhance the profitability of their renewable assets. In this way, CAES facilities can support the more rapid deployment of renewable generation assets across North America, accelerating the decarbonization of the generation fleet.

In return for allowing renewable generators to store energy in its CAES plants and discharge that energy when its value is highest, Corre Energy will typically charge a set fee and share in the upside revenue earned by its customers, under what is termed an “offtake agreement.”

Keith McGrane, Chief Executive Officer of Corre Energy, commented: “Last month we signed binding commercial terms for a 15-year offtake agreement with Eneco, a leading renewable energy supplier in the Netherlands, for the entire multi-day storage capacity of ZW1, our 320-megawatt project. That agreement confirms the attractiveness of our business model and will support development of a project portfolio in North America.” McGrane added: “As the market leader for long duration energy storage projects in Europe, we look forward to transferring our knowhow into the US and Canada. Our North American operations will also provide opportunities for investors mainly focused on the North American market to participate in financing the debt and equity requirements of our North American subsidiary and its CAES projects.”

Chet Lyons, a pioneer in the energy storage industry, has been named president of Corre Energy US Development Company LLC. Lyons played an instrumental role in developing and commercializing merchant-based energy storage projects to perform frequency regulation ancillary services in the United States, Canada, and globally.

Lyons commented: “The success of Corre Energy B.V. in Europe and new once-in-a-generation government incentives for long duration energy storage projects in both the US and Canada make this the perfect time to build our North American project portfolio.” Lyons added: “Investment Tax Credits of 30 to 40 percent of total project costs and Production Tax Credits for the use of hydrogen will have a beneficial impact on project economics and can make our projects carbon free, enabling us to play a key role in the decarbonization of North American power generation.”

¹ R. Baxter, et. al., “2022 Grid Energy Storage Technology Cost and Performance Assessment,” US Department of Energy, Technical Report Publication No. PNNL 33283, August 2022.

About Corre Energy
Corre Energy B.V. is headquartered in the Netherlands and listed on the Euronext Growth Exchange in Dublin (CORRE). Corre Energy designs, develops, constructs, and operates utility-scale Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) projects in Europe and is developing a project pipeline in North America. Through our project development activities, Corre Energy is working to accelerate the global transition to net zero, while enhancing the security and flexibility of large-scale energy systems.

In North America, project development is done by Corre Energy US Development Company LLC, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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HOP ON BOARD VISTAJET TO EXPERIENCE LUNAR NEW YEAR GASTRONOMY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- VistaJet, a global business aviation company has partnered with its gastronomy partners to provide unique Lunar New Year Experiences, including tossing of the auspicious Lo Hei on board a private jet while cruising at 45,000 feet.

VistaJet gastronomy partners include Shangri-La Singapore and The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong in which partnerships with Shangri-La Hotel are for flights leaving Singapore while flights out of the territory with The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong’s Michelin-star restaurant Tin Lung Heen.

“With the Chinese border now open, families can go back to China for reunions and corporations can send executives for business again. We are optimistic about the growth prospects for the region in 2023,” said VistaJet chief commercial officer, Ian Moore in a statement.

Lo Hei, which means ‘prosperity toss’ in Cantonese is a popular custom during Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia involving the festive Chinese dish Yu Sheng.

Shangri-La’s Michelin-star Shang Palace has created special Lunar New Year menus for VistaJet flights from Singapore, selecting the freshest and finest ingredients used in Chinese cuisine, such as abalone, scallops, lobster and coral trout.

Meanwhile, for flights from Hong Kong, treat yourself to a traditional ‘Yum Cha’ (tea and dim sum), on the world’s highest dining table served by restaurant partner Tin Lung Heen, at The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong.

‘Yum Cha’ on board a VistaJet flight from Hong Kong includes options such as the shrimp dumplings with scallops and steamed Alaskan crab meat dumplings topped with Salmon Roe.

“Give the ‘Yum Cha’ a sweet ending with a double-boiled superior Bird’s Nest served with coconut milk, almond cream and syrup,” said VistaJet.

VistaJet’s unique Lunar New Year gastronomy experiences are further enhanced by unparalleled onboard service in which its international Cabin Hosts are trained by the British Butler Institute.

The company has already experienced a large year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in Asia Pacific, with its flight traffic across Asia-Pacific grew 65 per cent year-on-year for the first nine months of 2022, driven partly by growth in Southeast Asia.

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BUSAN IT INDUSTRY PROMOTION AGENCY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE 2022 ASEAN-ROK XR TRAINING PROGRAM

·   5-day ASEAN-ROK XR training program from November 28th to December 2nd was completed.

·  19 people including officials from the ASEAN countries of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam as well as Nepal participated in the program.
·   Promotion of ASEAN-KOREA Joint Project through XR and Metaverse information exchange between countries.
 

BUSAN, South Korea, Jan 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency (President Jeong Mun-Seob) announced the ASEAN-ROK XR Training Program completion with 19 people from organizations related to cultural tourism as well as local government officials at the ASEAN-ROK ICT Convergence Village in Busan.

During five days from November 28th to December 2nd, the team developed specific cooperation measures between Korea and ASEAN in the field of XR and metaverse technology.

The training program was co-hosted by the Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency, the International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (Director-General Kim Ji-Sung) and the Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities (Secretary General Woo Kyoung-Ha).

The training program was organized to improve cooperation in the field of XR tourism and cultural heritage between Korea and ASEAN countries. The program consisted of XR/Metaverse theory training, Introduction of case studies of Korea XR/Metaverse tourism and cultural heritage and technology industry convergence, Tour of major facilities and companies in Korea and Writing joint project proposals by team and expert mentoring.

The trainees of the training program included 19 members from four ASEAN countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam) and Nepal from ICT, culture and tourism-related organizations, and local governments. Based on the knowledge acquired through the training program, they made proposals for a joint project in the field of tourism and cultural heritage. 

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ITALIAN SUPER CUP KICKS OFF IN SAUDI ARABIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, will host the Italian Super Cup match between AC Milan, reigning Serie A champions and Inter Milan, the most recent Coppa Italia champions, on Jan 18 at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium, Saudi Arabia.

Brought by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in the second Diriyah Season, football fans in Saudi Arabia and the world will get to see two of Milan’s giants go head-to-head in an epic derby showdown, the ministry said in a statement.

“The Italian Super Cup was previously staged in Saudi Arabia in 2018 and 2019, where the first edition took place at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah which featured Juventus and AC Milan.

“The second edition that featured Juventus and Lazio was held at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh” it said.

The event is hosted with the aim to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and as one of the “Quality of Life” Programme’s initiatives, by hosting the most spectacular and largest international sporting events, to ensure a great experience for the visitors of Diriyah Season.

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AMBANK LAUNCHED SHORT FILM, SPREADING AUSPICIOUS JOYFULNESS AND PRECIOUS LOVE IN HEART-WARMING CHINESE NEW YEAR

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- In conjunction with the upcoming 2023 Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration for the “Year of The Water Rabbit”, AmBank today launches its festive short film under its broader CNY promotional campaign, highlighting the concept of “Embracing Happiness” for its valued customers.

The three-minute film entitled “Treasure Our Love”, is a heart-warming story of a little girl who takes us on a CNY journey through her family’s social media universe. Throughout the film, we learn a valuable lesson on the importance of treasuring every precious moment with our loved ones, and being present for our family & friends is actually priceless, trumping all the worldly materialistic elements.
 
Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group said, “As the new year brings new hopes and dreams, we welcome it with a renewed and rekindled spirit to be better. This year, we are thrilled to showcase our inaugural heart-warming Chinese New Year short film which marks a significant comeback by AmBank into the festivities advertorial universe, leveraging on digital and social space to touch the hearts of Malaysians. We hope that the message conveyed through this platform will help spark a prosperous celebration with your family, near or  far, and will bring good luck and prosperity for a brighter year ahead. Happy Chinese New Year from all of us at AmBank!”
 

Shazman Shahid, Head of Group Corporate Communications & Marketing, AmBank Group added, “This coming lunar new year, we are excited to bring more fresh and interesting contents, while executing campaigns and promotions that provide attractive rewards to our customers. We will continue to build brand affinity and engagement with Malaysians at large, for a start, through our newly-launched festive short film which inspired us to tell a story on the importance of being present for our family and friends that is actually more important than we realised.  To this end, we hope to cultivate awareness and spread positive values in our societies today and in the future.”
 
AmBank also worked with Sime Darby Motors to feature its brand-new BYD (Beyond Your Dreams) electric vehicle to emphasise on the importance of being sustainable. 

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HYTERA ENHANCES NEW GENERATION H-SERIES DMR TWO-WAY RADIO WITH HP5 MODELS

^{Hytera Releases New Professional DMR Two-way Radios (Graphic: Business Wire)}


With Type-C charging, IP67 ruggedness, crystal clear audio, and excellent communication range, the Hytera HP5 series portable radios provide a professional, easy-to-use, and cost-effective instant group communications solution for enterprise and business users.


SHENZHEN, China, Jan 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, today released HP56X and HP50X portable two-way radios to further expand and strengthen its new generation of Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) portfolio. The HP5 models are developed to provide reliable voice communications for security, operations, technician, and maintenance teams at office buildings, stadiums, industrial parks, school campuses, hospitals, etc.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230116005242/en/

 

H-Series, including portable radios, mobile radios, and repeaters, is designed and developed on new hardware and software platforms. Hytera began the introduction of its next-generation H-Series DMR radios with HP7 portable two-way radios, HM7 mobile radios, and HR106X repeaters to the global markets at the end of 2021; then HP6, HM6, and HR6 models followed. With obvious competitive edges in the marketplace, H-Series models have been swiftly adopted by customers across countries. Now the latest HP5 models further enhance Hytera’s ability to serve more customers from different sectors.

HP5 series, designed for enterprises and businesses with smaller teams, excels in balancing functionalities, usability, and price point. The HP5 models have dedicated dual knobs for volume and channel controls to simplify radio operation. With the universal Type-C port, HP5 radios can be charged with a power bank or car charger the way regular smartphones are charged.

HP56X and HP50X radios deliver crystal-clear audio enabled by AI-based noise cancellation, which suppresses annoying feedback howling and filters unwanted ambient noises. With the 0.18μV (‒122dBm) sensitivity, the HP5 Series ensures stable push-to-talk voice calls even at the far edge of coverage.

“Enterprise and business users may need fewer functions from their two-way radio systems than public safety users do. For example, the trunking call is usually a standard feature required by the police, not necessarily a must for business users,” said Howe Tian, General Manager of the Device Product Line at Hytera. “However, their requirements for versatility, ergonomics, and reliability are similar. With this in mind, we designed HP5 portable radios. We believe HP5 will be a great productivity and safety tool for a lot of professional scenarios.”

HP5 series is IP67-graded water-proof and dust-proof and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military requirements for protection against vibration, 1.5-meter drops, extreme temperature, etc. The GPS and BT 5.2 modules make these two new radios a versatile part of the overall dispatching and management solution.

The date of new product availability may vary across countries. For more information about the Hytera HP5 series professional DMR portable two-way Radio, please visit:
HP56X: https://www.hytera.com/en/product-new/digital-radio/dmr-radio/hp56x.html
HP50X: https://www.hytera.com/en/product-new/digital-radio/dmr-radio/hp50x.html

About Hytera

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SZSE: 002583) is a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions. With voice, video and data capabilities, we provide faster, safer, and more versatile connectivity for business and mission critical users. We make the world more efficient and safer by enabling our customers to achieve more in both daily operations and emergency response.

View source version on businesswire.com: 
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230116005242/en/

Contact

Lele.yao@hytera.com

Source : Hytera Communications

FREEDOMPAY TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF PAY AT NRF 2023

One of the world’s fastest growing fintech to showcase award-winning global commerce technology platform and industry-leading partner network.


NEW YORK, National Retail Federation, Jan 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreedomPay, the global leader in Next Level Commerce™ and the commerce technology platform of choice for global retail, hospitality and payments brands including Marriott, Foot Locker, Shake Shack, Engage People, and Castles Technology, will showcase its innovations and partnership announcements this week at NRF in booth #4250.

The event will mark the launch of FreedomPay’s new call to action, Unleash the Power of Pay. As the commerce landscape evolves with new technologies and changing consumer needs, Unleash the Power of Pay introduces the notion of unleashing the power of payments to drive greater customer loyalty, leverage business intelligence insights, and bring value-added services.

“FreedomPay is excited to make a splash at this year’s NRF and to launch Unleash the Power of Pay. The concept is a testament to our award-winning technology and best-in-class partner network that is enabling billions of transactions in more than 75 countries across the globe,” said Tom Durovsik, Founder & CEO of FreedomPay.  

As part of its line-up at NRF, FreedomPay will host a roundtable discussion on Monday, January 16 at 10:30AM at booth #4250 with industry influencers Castles Technology, Charter Communications, and Elo Touch, moderated by Dale Laszig of the Green Sheet. The event, Next Level Commerce™: Unleashing the Power of Pay, will focus on the challenges and opportunities across retail, the trends influencing retail's future, and strategies for merchants to navigate the changing retail sector. Those who would like to attend virtually are encouraged to register here.

FreedomPay also announces the publication of a new industry white paper The Next Level of Global Payments: Unleash the Power of Pay. The report highlights pivotal opportunities for retailers to elevate customer relationships and increase profit margins internationally, outlining strategies for security, safety, speed, simplicity, and customer satisfaction with service across borders. Download now to read the bespoke report.

FreedomPay’s global footprint continues to grow through the power of its partner network and new integrations to allow merchants to Unleash the Power of Pay for their customers. FreedomPay also announced in the days leading up to NRF 2023 new partnerships that will bring its solutions to more merchants around the world.

Moneris Solutions Corporation (“Moneris”), the largest payment processor in Canada*, will now be able to offer its merchants access to FreedomPay’s commerce technology platform, bringing an enhanced checkout experience to millions of shoppers across Canada.

FreedomPay also announced an integration with Flooid, bringing enhanced innovation, choice, and flexibility to retailers around the globe on the Flooid platform.

To learn more about FreedomPay, visit us at NRF booth #4250 or www.freedompay.com.

About FreedomPay

FreedomPay’s Next Level Commerce™ platform transforms existing payment systems and processes from legacy to leading edge. As the premier choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services, FreedomPay's technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce. The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE/EMV) standard in North America. FreedomPay's robust solutions across payments, security, identity, and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption. The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver an innovative Next Level experience on a global scale. www.freedompay.com

*Based on total number of transactions processed in Canada

Jennifer Tayebi
Hill+Knowlton Strategies for FreedomPay
+1 734 395 0780
Jennifer.Tayebi@hkstrategies.com

SOURCE : FreedomPay

Hytera latest Body Worn Camera supports workplace transparency, personnel safety

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Hytera Communications, a global communications technologies and solutions provider, has released its latest Body Worn Camera (BWC) model, GC550 2K Mini Body Camera, a great tool to promote workplace transparency and personnel safety for law enforcement and security.

Designed with intensive attention to ergonomics, the compact and lightweight GC550 captures every incident in a 150° super-wide field of view and is equipped with the most powerful processor in the market which can deliver ultra-clear 2K videos at 30 frames per second (fps).

The starlight night vision technology makes it possible to shoot sharp and colourful footage under extremely low light conditions especially at night.

“Body cameras are vital tools for a lot of mission and business critical scenarios. Sharper, clearer, and smoother footage improve the authenticity of the record for the purpose of reviewing work and collecting evidence.

“GC550 is designed to capture fine details as evidence for legal investigations and court proceedings while still excels in terms of ease of wearing and carrying,” said Hytera vice president, Ke Wang in a statement.

The model comes with a built-in backup battery that gives users an additional five minutes to swap the main battery in the field which allows uninterrupted recording.

It will automatically save the ongoing recordings and keep what is already recorded safe and sound if the body camera detects a drop or sudden impact while recording.

As light as 115 gram, the GC550 can be worn on the epaulet or the front pocket with a 360° rotatable clip whereby users can easily rotate the bodycam and find the best recording angle without having to remove it.

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