Smart Communications Announces Acquisition of Joisto

Powerful Cloud Archival Capabilities Expand Smart Communications’ Market-Leading Conversation Cloud^™ Platform


LONDON & NEW YORK, April 25 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Smart Communications^TM, the leading cloud-based platform for enterprise customer communications, today announces it has acquired Joisto, a cloud data archive company. As a result, customers will now have the ability to seamlessly store, manage and retrieve digital records and documents, while meeting the stringent requirements for data retention that govern regulated industries worldwide.

“We’re delighted to incorporate Joisto’s deep expertise in cloud archival into Smart Communications,” said Leigh Segall, CEO of Smart Communications. “Our leading Conversation Cloud Platform already enables our customers to manage sophisticated customer conversations at tremendous scale. With the addition of Joisto, we will extend these capabilities to meet an increasing need for regulatory-compliant and readily accessible storage of these conversations in the cloud. Together we will support customers worldwide as they continue their journey to modernize and transform customer conversations.”

Joisto’s cloud-based archive solution is built to seamlessly connect to a wide range of core solutions across corporate ecosystems using a comprehensive set of APIs. This enables customers to store, manage, and retrieve documents, irrespective of their source. With powerful data-ingestion capabilities and a modern, scalable, cloud architecture, Joisto easily meets customer requirements to store large volumes of documents, while enabling access from any location. Built with industry regulations and retention rules in mind, Joisto supports compliance with GDPR while driving enhanced document integrity, document authorization and user validation.

“Joisto is thrilled to join forces with Smart Communications,” commented Joisto CEO, Tommi Hänninen. “We deeply understand the importance of archival in regulated industries and we are especially proud to partner with an organization that is equally passionate about providing industry-leading capabilities through a modern, cloud-based architecture. The combination of Smart Communications and Joisto represents an exciting step forward for both companies and our customers.”

The acquisition comes alongside a period of sustained, rapid growth for Smart Communications, as the company has consolidated its leadership position in the cloud CCM (Customer Communications Management) and IXM (Interaction Experience Management) sectors and earned recognition for its strength among today’s leading healthcare, financial services, insurance, and government organizations. In addition, analyst firms including IDC, Aspire, Aragon, Datos, and Celent have once again ranked Smart Communications as a strategic leader and highlighted the company’s vision, cloud strategy, and product innovation.

As Smart Communications extends capabilities across the Conversation Cloud with this acquisition, the company will continue to integrate and partner with leading platform vendors worldwide to make ongoing customer conversations – and archival – seamless for the enterprises we serve.

About Smart Communications

Smart Communications provides the platform that leading organizations trust to deliver personalized, consistent, and compliant conversations across all touchpoints and channels. The Conversation Cloud™ consists of SmartCOMM™, for enterprise-scale customer communications, SmartIQ™ for digital forms transformation, and SmartDX™ for trade documentation. Over 650 enterprise organizations across the globe rely on Smart Communications to simplify and automate complex processes and deliver highly secure, frictionless experiences across the customer lifecycle. To learn more, visit smartcommunications.com

About Joisto

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Joisto is a leading provider of pure cloud data archival and management solutions. Over 700 end customers make use of Joisto’s solutions to store, manage and retrieve their digital records and documents, ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements specific to their industry and geography. The Joisto platform leverages a modern, multi-tenant, SaaS architecture to ensure rapid scalability to meet the proliferating archival needs of customers, whilst meeting the archival compliance certification ISO146412. To learn more, visit joisto.com

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Media Contact
Smartcommunications@rlyl.com

Source : Smart Communications

 

Saviynt Hires Former SailPoint ASEAN Leader Roger Hsu to Accelerate Asia Growth

Wednesday 23/04/2025

Appointment of cybersecurity veteran underscores Saviynt’s commitment to identity security amid rising threats and rapid growth across Asia


LOS ANGELES, April 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, has appointed Roger Hsu as Regional Vice President (RVP), Asia. The move signals the company’s deepening investment and accelerated growth in the region.

Hsu joins Saviynt following a successful tenure at SailPoint, bringing over two decades of cybersecurity and identity management expertise. He will lead Saviynt’s go-to-market strategy across Asia, with a strong focus on helping enterprises secure digital identities in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

The urgency for modern identity governance has never been greater. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, Asia-Pacific remains the most-targeted region globally, with compromised credentials and misconfigured identity systems among the leading causes of breaches.

“Identity is no longer just a security concern, it's a business imperative,” said Dan Mountstephen, senior vice president of APJ (Asia-Pacific and Japan) at Saviynt. “The threat landscape in Asia has evolved dramatically, with organizations facing sophisticated attacks that exploit identity as the new perimeter. Roger’s deep expertise in the region and customer-first mindset will be instrumental in helping enterprises modernize their identity programs and stay ahead of these risks.”

Saviynt has steadily grown its presence in Asia, working with Fortune 500 companies and regional enterprises across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The company is making strategic investments in local talent, partnerships, and region-specific solutions to meet soaring demand for intelligent identity governance.

“Saviynt’s commitment to innovation and its cloud-native converged identity security platform is unmatched,” said Hsu. “I am excited to join the team and help more organizations across Asia future-proof their identity infrastructure to support secure digital transformation.”

The appointment of Hsu signals Saviynt’s continued commitment to Asia as a strategic growth market and its vision to redefine identity security for the modern enterprise.

To learn more about Saviynt’s Identity Cloud, please visit the website.

About Saviynt

Saviynt empowers enterprises to secure their digital transformation, safeguard critical assets, and meet regulatory compliance. With a vision to provide a secure and compliant future for all enterprises, Saviynt is recognized as an industry leader in identity security whose cutting-edge solutions protect the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government organizations. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.

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Contact

For Saviynt APAC and India
Roshi Vijaywargiya
roshi.vijaywargiya@saviynt.com

Press Contact
Jacklyn Kellick
jacklyn.kellick@saviynt.com

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SIRIM Expands Services To China With Support From Strong Malaysia-China Ties

SIRIM Huasheng Logo.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- SIRIM Berhad, Malaysia’s national leader in innovation and quality, is seeing strong growth in China, thanks to the close and growing relationship between Malaysia and China. The recent official visit from China to Malaysia (15–17 April) has opened up more opportunities for Malaysian companies like SIRIM to grow in the Chinese market and strengthen its global brand as ‘Your Partner for Innovation.

Under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), SIRIM has worked closely with China's Hunan Pilot Free Trade Zone Standard Cooperation and Innovation Center to reduce technical trade barriers. Through this partnership, over 140 Chinese companies have entered the Malaysian market faster, thanks to shared standards and quicker certification.
 
One of the key drivers of this success is SIRIM Huasheng, a joint venture between SIRIM QAS International and Hunan SIRIM Huasheng Inspection and Certification Co., Ltd., established to serve as SIRIM’s official marketing and service arm in China. It helps Chinese companies understand and meet Malaysian and ASEAN standards by providing faster, more cost-effective testing, inspection and certification services. 
 
SOURCE: SIRIM Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name : Mohamad Ariff Fahmy
Tel : 03 55446713/ 0174647027
Email : fahmy@sirim.my 

--BERNAMA

NIPPON KINZOKU Co-Creating New Value with Rolling Technology Develops Insulated Stainless Steel FI (Fine Insulation) Finish

 

-Meeting the Need for Miniaturization of Electronic Devices-

TOKYO, April 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 5491) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced that it has developed the "FI (Fine Insulation) finish", a stainless steel with high surface insulation resistance.
 

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In recent years, miniaturization and low-profile design have become increasingly prominent in electronic devices such as smartphones and game consoles. Until now, measures have been taken to avoid short circuits by installing insulating tape or resin composites at points that come into contact with conductive parts. However, these solutions have led to higher costs and have obstructed miniaturization, and low-profile design.

Against the backdrop of such issues, we have developed our own “FI finish”. Since the “FI finish” does not require post-processing for surface treatment, it is a space-saving product that also contributes to process simplification, improved productivity, and cost reduction for customers. We aim to expand sales in the future, focusing on applications in electronic devices and secondary battery.

“FI finish” is also an “Eco-Product,” certified under our own standards as an environmentally friendly product, because it reduces environmental impact by eliminating the need for insulation treatment at the customer's site. Our goal is to achieve Net Zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, and we will contribute to realizing carbon neutrality through the expanded sales of “Eco-Product”.

Features of FI finish

1.    This is a coating with high surface insulation resistance (50MΩ or more*).
*Resistance in the thickness direction is measured with a digital multimeter.
2.    The coating has high heat resistance, maintaining stable performance even at high temperatures (up to 850°C).
3.    This hard inorganic coating offers excellent scratch resistance and is suitable for sliding parts.
4.    The thickness of the coating is between 0.5 and 1μm.
5.    Metals other than stainless steel can be considered.

Specifications

1) Steel Grade: SUS304, SUS301, SUS430, etc.
2) Thickness: 0.05 to 0.15mm
3) Width: Max. 500mm
*For specifications other than the above, please consult us. 

Overview of Steel Strip Products
Our original designed equipment, built upon our extensive cold-rolling know-how, and our industry-leading proprietary technologies developed through these facilities and our deep expertise, are ready to meet all the diverse needs of our customers.

URL: https://www.nipponkinzoku.co.jp/en/corporate-profile/business/cold-rolled-stainless-steel-strip

 

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Contact

Production Process & Support Dept.
NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD.
Email: sisaku-sc@nipponkinzoku.co.jp
https://www.nipponkinzoku.co.jp/en/inquiry 

Source : NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD.

--BERNAMA 

MAVLAB WINS BIG AT ABU DHABI AUTONOMOUS DRONE CHAMPIONSHIP, BEATS HUMAN PILOT

 

Artificial Intelligence Triumphs in World’s Most Sophisticated Autonomous Drone Race in Abu Dhabi (Photo: AETOSWire)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Team MavLab from TU Delft emerged as the standout winner of the inaugural A2RL x DCL Autonomous Drone Championship, held at ADNEC Marina Hall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The team claimed victory in three major categories, namely the AI Grand Challenge, setting a record by completing two laps of the 170-metre course in just 17 seconds; the Autonomous Drag Race (the world’s first AI-only drag race); and the highly anticipated AI vs Human Showdown, where their autonomous drone outperformed a top human pilot in a historic head-to-head duel.

Meanwhile, Technology Innovation Institute (TII) Racing also made its mark by winning the Multi-Autonomous Drone Race, which tested the artificial intelligence (AI)'s ability to coordinate and avoid collisions under high-speed conditions.

The event, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) in collaboration with the Drone Champions League (DCL), brought together 14 international teams—including countries such as the UAE, Netherlands, South Korea, Austria, and the United States.

These teams, consisting of university labs, research institutes, and startups, advanced through intense qualifiers to compete in a multi-format championship designed to push the limits of AI-powered flight, according to a statement.

Each team flew a standardised drone equipped with NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin NX computing module, a forward-facing camera, and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for onboard perception and control.

Relying entirely on real-time AI processing with no human control, the drones raced through a complex environment at speeds exceeding 150 kilometres per hour (km/h). The track challenged even the best systems with its sparse visuals, irregular lighting, and wide gate spacing—marking a new benchmark for perception-based autonomous racing.

The event also featured a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programme run in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which trained over 100 Emirati students in drone operation. Impressively, over 60 per cent achieved the Trusted Operator Program certification, with 24 achieving perfect scores.

Looking ahead, the spotlight now turns to the next season of A2RL, with autonomous car racing set to return to Yas Marina Circuit in the fourth quarter of this year.

-- BERNAMA

1st Collaborative Event of "Detective Conan" at TOKYO SKYTREE

 TOKYO, Apr. 14, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ --

TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., the operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE," the first collaborative event between the tower and the TV anime series "Detective Conan." The event begins on Tuesday, April 15, and will last until Monday, July 14, 2025.

Key visual of "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE": https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108036/202504087063/_prw_PI1fl_7Uf7eeXc.jpg

Special website of "DETECTIVE CONAN x TOKYO SKYTREE The Dazzling SKYTREE"
https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/event/special/conan/

The 450-meter-high Tembo Galleria has an exhibition featuring the event's key visuals. Limited-edition goods that are only available at the event and special cafe menu items are offered on this floor. In addition, a photo shoot service is available to those who want a picture of themselves with their favorite "Detective Conan" characters of their choice. On the 350-meter-high Tembo Deck, exclusive videos are screened on the windows converted into a giant screen of SKYTREE ROUND THEATER every night of the event. Also taking place during the evening, the exterior of the tower will have a special "Detective Conan"-themed lighting inspired by various characters from the anime.

Moreover, TOKYO SKYTREE's official character Sorakara-chan, dressed in the costume of Detective Conan, has four meet-and-greet sessions per day with visitors to pose for snapshots taken with them. Special admission tickets to these observation decks with a novelty card featuring "Detective Conan" are also available.

TOBU TOWER SKYTREE hopes that those who come to Japan will visit and enjoy TOKYO SKYTREE on the occasion of the event.

About TOKYO SKYTREE
The 634-meter-high TOKYO SKYTREE is the world's tallest free-standing broadcasting tower. It has two observation decks, the Tembo Deck, 350 meters high, and the Tembo Galleria, 450 meters high, commanding a spectacular panoramic view of Tokyo. At night, TOKYO SKYTREE is colorfully lit up in three lighting styles -- "Iki," characterized by a pale blue, "Miyabi," featuring Edo purple, and the "Nobori" auspicious tangerine hue. Special lighting can be seen during seasonal and other events.

Official website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/ 

For more details, please check each social media account:
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyoskytree_global/
Official X: https://twitter.com/skytreeofficial
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TOKYOSKYTREE.official/ 

Source: TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd.

--BERNAMA 

Completion of Redemption of Senior Notes Due 2026

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 975)

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, April 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This announcement is made by Mongolian Mining Corporation (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”) and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined in the Listing Rules) of Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

Reference is made to the announcement of the Company, dated 3 April 2025 (the “Announcement”), in relation to the Company’s notice to its holders of the Notes of its intention to redeem all of the outstanding Notes in full on 15 April 2025 (the “Redemption”). Unless otherwise defined, capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as in the Announcement.

The Company wishes to announce that, on 15 April 2025, the Company has completed the Redemption at the redemption price of 109.27% of the principal amount redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but excluding the Optional Redemption Date. The Company considers that there will be no material impact on its financial position as a result of the Redemption. Upon completion of the Redemption, all the redeemed Notes will be cancelled and delisted from the official list of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

For and on behalf of the Board
Mongolian Mining Corporation
Odjargal Jambaljamts
Chairman

As at the date of this announcement, the Board consists of Mr. Odjargal Jambaljamts and Dr. Battsengel Gotov, being the executive directors of the Company, Mr. Od Jambaljamts, Ms. Enkhtuvshin Gombo and Mr. Myagmarjav Ganbyamba, being the non-executive directors of the Company, and Dr. Khashchuluun Chuluundorj, Mr. Unenbat Jigjid, Mr. Chan Tze Ching, Ignatius, Ms. Delgerjargal Bayanjargal and Dr. Tsend-Ayush Tuvshintur being the independent non-executive directors of the Company.

<sup>Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as an invitation or a solicitation of an offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for securities or an inducement to enter into investment activity, or an invitation to enter into an agreement to do any such things, nor is it calculated to invite any offer to acquire, purchase or subscribe for any securities. This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, the United States or elsewhere.

This announcement does not constitute an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell, any securities referred to herein. This announcement does not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, any form of offer or solicitation in the United States or any place where such offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. This announcement is not for release, publication or distribution in or into, or to any person resident and/or located in any jurisdiction where such release, publication or distribution is unlawful. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Any public offer of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus. Such prospectus will contain detailed information about the Company and its management, as well as financial statements. The Company does not intend to make any public offering of securities in the United States.</sup>


Enquiries:

Strategic Financial Relations Limited

Cindy Lung
+852 2864 4867
cindy.lung@sprg.com.hk

Rachel Ko
+852 2114 2370
rachel.ko@sprg.com.hk

Carlos Chen
+852 2864 4847
carlos.chen@sprg.com.hk


SOURCE : Mongolian Mining Corporation

AI-Media Unveils LEXI Voice at NAB Show 2025 - Global Reach with Live AI-Powered Voice Translation

 

Broadcast leaders embrace breakthrough live translation technology offering unmatched accuracy, scale, and affordability


BROOKLYN, N.Y. and NEW YORK, April 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-Media (ASX: AIM), a global leader in AI-driven captioning and language technology, today announced the successful commercial launch of LEXI Voice at NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas. The live debut of the breakthrough solution - which delivers real-time alternate-language voice tracks using AI - was met with strong interest from global broadcasters, live event producers, streaming platforms, and enterprise leaders.

LEXI Voice represents a leap forward in live translation, transforming a single-language broadcast into a multi-language experience - with natural-sounding synthetic voices, ultra-low latency (~8 - 12 seconds), and no additional hardware required. The result: new audience access, increased advertising revenue, and dramatic cost savings compared to traditional human interpretation.

“Customers are telling us that LEXI Voice delivers exactly what they need: accuracy, scale, and simplicity - all at a disruptive price point,” said James Ward, Chief Sales Officer at AI-Media. “For many, this is the moment multilingual delivery finally becomes commercially viable.”

Strategic Differentiators:

• Price Point: At USD $30/hr (plus standard LEXI captioning rate), LEXI Voice slashes live translation costs by up to 90%.
• Platform Reach: Works seamlessly with AIM’s global encoder network - Alta (SMPTE 2110 and MPEG-TS), Encoder Pro - HD492 (SDI), and iCap - requiring no new infrastructure for existing customers.
• Broadcast-Grade Voices: Customers praised the natural tone, intelligibility, and speaker clarity of the AI-generated output.
• Plug-and-Play: Same scheduling, APIs, billing, and support as current captioning workflows.

Available Immediately:

• Translation into 100+ languages
• Customisable voices by region, gender, and tone
• Glossary and phonetic tools to ensure brand and name consistency
• AI voice replacement of original audio with full audio mixing
• Support for up to five alternate-language tracks per channel

Real-World Applications Already Underway: LEXI Voice is attracting:

• Global broadcasters localising sports, news, and entertainment to unlock new ad inventory
• Governments and legislatures ensuring inclusive language access for public sessions
• Corporates expanding reach in internal town halls and investor communications
• Streaming platforms and events scaling accessibility to diverse global audiences

The launch aligns with AI-Media’s strategic roadmap to triple Tech revenue by FY29 and achieve $60M EBITDA, as outlined in its FY25 investor communications. The company is focused on driving SaaS growth through its expanding LEXI Toolkit, which now includes LEXI Voice, LEXI Brew (Generative AI), and LEXI Translate.

“NAB was the first time our customers saw the complete LEXI Voice solution live - and the response confirmed what we knew: the market is ready,” said Ward. “This product transforms what’s possible in real-time multilingual engagement.”

For more information or to request a private demonstration, visit: LEXI Voice | Break Language Barriers & Grow Your Revenue

Follow AI-Media on LinkedIn for ongoing updates and customer success stories.

About AI-Media

Founded in Australia in 2003, AI-Media (ASX: AIM) is a pioneering technology company specialising in AI language and captioning workflow solutions.
As a global leader, AI-Media provides high-quality AI-powered live and recorded captioning and translation technology and solutions to a diverse range of customers and markets worldwide.
For the first time in February 2024, AI-Media unveiled groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional more expensive human workflows.
With deep industry experience and sophisticated AI technology to create solutions which streamline and simplify processes, AI-Media empowers leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies globally to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity of their content. AI-Media’s proprietary technologies - iCap, LEXI, Alta, and the LEXI Toolkit - are trusted across 25+ countries to deliver unmatched accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.

Media Contact:
Fiona Habben
Head of Global Marketing
Fiona.habben@ai-media.tv

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/15d29007-51d7-4d87-a1e9-4b1b17a8d049

A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/deb7fa0f-d0c9-4ee2-a4eb-5bb5ca299ed5

SOURCE : Ai-Media Technologies LLC