Again, Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls names Sangfor as Visionary

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Sangfor Technologies, a global cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions provider, has been named a Visionary in the prestigious 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls.

Named as a Visionary for second year in a row, the recognition marks the 8th year Sangfor is recognised in this Magic Quadrant.

In a statement, Sangfor said its continued recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls was the result of the company’s strengths in artificial intelligence (AI)-Powered Protection; seamless security integration; Web Application Firewall integration; and simplified security operations.

“Sangfor NGAF takes network perimeter security to the next level as the world's first AI-enabled next-generation firewall (NGFW).

“Powered by Sangfor’s AI Engine Zero malware detection engine and Neural-X threat intelligence platform, Sangfor NGAF is proven to block 99.7 per cent of threats,” it said.

In addition, as a core component of Sangfor’s XDDR architecture, NGAF integrates seamlessly with Sangfor’s entire range of security products to create a truly holistic system, leaving threats nowhere to hide.

Sangfor NGAF is the world’s first and only NGFW to fully integrate an enterprise-grade Web Application Firewall (WAF), delivering network and web application protection in one appliance, providing customers with both ease of operations and strong return of investment.

With the mission to make technology simpler for all users, Sangfor has integrated the first-of-its-kind Security Operations Center (SOC) Lite into Sangfor NGAF to make security operations and incident response simple and intuitive for operators of any experience level.

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Boomi: MyRepublic Digital implements Boomi AtomSphere Platform for higher efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the intelligent connectivity and automation leader, announced MyRepublic Digital, the digital transformation company powering MyRepublic has implemented the Boomi AtomSphere Platform to achieve higher levels of efficiency, performance and ultimately a better experience for customers.

Boomi in a statement said MyRepublic Digital, a recently launched technology business spin-out, helps operators achieve their business outcomes with its readily deployable cloud-native multi-tenant software as a service (SaaS) platform, Encore.

“Unparalleled efficiency and a strong focus on customer experience are crucial for a business like MyRepublic Digital, which strives to meet the high expectations of clients and end-consumers.

“We’re proud to be playing a key role in enabling its digital platform to scale to new heights and transform how telecom services are provided,” said Boomi director at Asia,HonChew Seetoh.

Meanwhile, MyRepublic Digital managing director, Platform, Gary Liew said with Boomi, the company is able to expand the scope of its automation and increase Encore’s end-to-end order processing efficiency, which ultimately helps deliver the frictionless experience customers expect from digital brands.

“Scalability, flexibility, and simplification to accelerate transformation are principles that both we and Boomi share, and our success together has allowed us to explore new facets of what we can deliver better,” he said.

To enhance the efficiencies of the Encore platform, and its real-time decision-making capabilities, without compromising on scalability or security, MyRepublic Digital selected Boomi’s award-winning integration platform as a service (iPaaS).

With Boomi’s low-code iPaaS, MyRepublic Digital has successfully performed automation enhancements to its Encore platform as well as enabled reusable configuration for integration with third-party vendors and partner payment gateways.

Since its initial deployment in 2019, Boomi's application programming interface (API) management tool has supported the growth of MyRepublic Digital’s platform with approximately 3.5 million transactions added per quarter as of December 2022.

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EXEO GLOBAL ACQUIRES TELISTAR SOLUTIONS AND BUILDS UP CAPABILITIES IN MANAGED IT SOLUTIONS IN ASIA PACIFIC

SINGAPORE, Jan 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- EXEO Global Pte Ltd (“EXEO Global”), the regional headquarters of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed EXEO Group, Inc. (TOKYO:1951) facilitating the operational and strategic management of overseas subsidiaries outside of Japan, has successfully completed the acquisition of Telistar Solutions Pte Ltd (“Telistar”).

The acquisition of Telistar, an IT service solutions provider, allows EXEO Global to grow its capabilities in the space of managed IT services, via an established solutions provider trusted by government organisations, educational and financial institutions, healthcare providers and large retail brand owners.

EXEO Global had also recently completed an amalgamation exercise with its subsidiary, ARCO Pte Ltd, a company providing technology provisioning, maintenance support and IT asset disposition services to large international firms as well as Japanese conglomerates, changing its business from a holding company to an operational business.

With the ARCO’s team successfully becoming part of EXEO Global, the company now has the talent and core capabilities to scale up its business in the Managed IT Services sector, as well as a stable existing client base and technology-enabled operations for greater efficiencies.

Following the amalgamation exercise and acquisition of Telistar, EXEO Global is now set to become a major player in the space of Managed IT Services within Asia Pacific and beyond and is currently focused on expanding its services and product offerings to the market, to provide greater value to its clients, utilising technology to allow them to enjoy quality Managed IT Services at greater cost efficiencies.

Mr Imaizumi Fumitoshi, CEO of EXEO Global commented, “Telistar is well-known in the space of Managed IT Services in Singapore, and their team possesses strong technical knowledge and solid work ethics which are highly valued by their clients and partners. The team is a welcome addition to the Group, and we believe that we are able to work closely together to develop innovative solutions for the market that will create greater value for all our stakeholders, clients and potential customers.”

Mr Steven Phua, Managing Director of Telistar Solutions shared, ”Telistar has come a long way since we started the business in 2007, and we are now ready for our next phase of growth. We believe that EXEO Global is the right partner to help the business evolve and grow into a global player in the space of Managed IT Services, and we look forward to being part of this strong, creative team.”

About EXEO Global Pte Ltd

EXEO Global Pte Ltd is the regional headquarters of Tokyo Stock Exchange listed EXEO Group, Inc, facilitating the operational and strategic management of overseas subsidiaries for the Group outside of Japan.

Our primary business is in Managed IT services and the company currently has subsidiaries in the space of M&E engineering services, ICT infrastructure and supply chain technologies that have operations globally. EXEO Global also continually invests in new businesses and technologies that complement the offerings of the Group’s companies.

For more information, please visit www.exeo-global.com.

About Telistar Solutions Pte Ltd

Telistar Solutions, founded in 2007, is a Singapore-based innovative IT-centric Service and Solutions Provider specialising in tailoring effective solutions for organisations to enhance their profitability, productivity, efficiency and control. We are dedicated to our motto - Empowering Solutions Through Services - to help customers achieve their strategic business objectives.

The company has two core business offerings - Managed IT Services and IT Infrastructure Solutions, and aspires to be the best one-stop, end-to-end Service Solutions Provider within the Asia Pacific Region.

For more information, please visit https://www.telistar.com/.

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FURA GEMS SPARKLES, INITIATING CERTIFICATION WITH RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- FURA Gems Inc, a coloured gemstone mining and marketing company has initiated the certification process with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), demonstrating its commitment to responsible business practices.

In a statement, it said the project will be headed by Mazars Switzerland, which will accompany FURA Gems and all its operating mining locations in Colombia for emeralds, Mozambique for rubies, and Australia for sapphire through the process of RJC preparation.

FURA has already registered its Australian location with RJC, and will now look to expand the certification for the group and all its operating sites.

With Mazar's support, FURA will target to complete the certification process on or before Dec 31, this year for all its operating locations.

FURA Gems founder and chief executive officer, Dev Shetty said: “This is a strong statement from our side, as we launch certification of all our mines producing emeralds, rubies and sapphires.

“The certification process will enable us to formalise our commitment since our foundation is to provide the jewellery market with traceable, sustainably sourced colour gemstones.

“To achieve this, we have identified Mazars as the ideal partner to conduct the process throughout our production sites and at the headquarters level,” added Shetty.

Meanwhile, partner at Mazars, Franck Paucod said: “With our experiences in the gems and jewellery sector, we will be able to support FURA with its commitment to building the solid framework to achieve the RJC certification.”

The certification with RJC is part of the ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy deployed by FURA since its foundation in 2017.

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Adagene data demonstrates safety, confirms clinical responses of anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody ADG126

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Adagene Inc (Adagene), a biotechnology company has revealed the data for its masked anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody, ADG126, in combination with anti-PD-1 therapy in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumours.

The results as of Jan 6, 2023 in 14 heavily pre-treated patients demonstrate the safety and initial efficacy profiles of ADG126 in combination with anti-PD-1 treatment.

According to a statement, Adagene plans to present the detailed dose escalation data at an upcoming medical conference in the first half of the year.

“The emerging data from our combination trials for ADG126 SAFEbody meet our target product profile in clinic and highlight the massive potential of a best-in-class anti-CTLA-4therapy.

“We look forward to advancing this programme in 2023 via both Adagene and Roche sponsored studies in areas of unmet medical needs in oncology,” said Adagene co-founder and chief executive officer, Peter Luo, PhD.

Key findings include Compelling Safety Profile in Combination with Anti-PD-1; Dose Optimisation following FDA Project Optimus Initiative; and Confirmed Clinical Responses and Antitumor Activity.

SAFEbody technology is designed to address safety and tolerability challenges of many antibody therapeutics by minimising on-target off-tumour toxicity in healthy tissues.

ADG126 SAFEbody applies this precision-masking technology to the parental anti-CTLA-4 antibody, ADG116, for conditional activation in the tumour microenvironment to expand the therapeutic index by addressing dose dependent toxicity issues that severely limit the dosage and dosing cycles for effective anti-CTLA-4 therapies.

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NIKKISO CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES TO ACQUIRE GERMANY'S CRYOTEC ANLAGENBAU

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group, a part of Nikkiso Co Ltd (Japan) group of companies, has entered into an agreement to acquire Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH, for an undisclosed amount.

In a statement, Cryogenic Industries chief executive officer and president of the group, Peter Wagner said: “We look forward to bringing Cryotec into our Nikkiso family. This acquisition exemplifies our passion to provide efficient, performance-based products and service.”

Meanwhile, its Europe vice president, Ole Jensen said the acquisition would allow the group to expand its footprint in Europe, and broaden its expertise in carbon capture and biogas technologies.

A global plant engineering and construction company, Cryotec provides planning, project management, manufacturing and engineering services of skid-mounted or containerised air separation and liquefaction plants, and carbon dioxide (CO2) technologies offering tailored solutions to its customers.

The acquisition is expected to close during the first quarter of 2023 and Cryotec will operate as part of the group’s GmbH facility, based in Neuenburg am Rhine, Germany.

The group consists of six functional business units namely Cryogenic Pumps, Heat Exchanger Systems, Process Systems, Fueling & Solutions, Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects and Service.

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Women scientists bag 2023 King Faisal Prize for Medicine, Science laureates

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Two women scientists were awarded the King Faisal Prize for Medicine and Science laureates for their significant and priceless contributions to humankind in the areas of medicine and science.

According to a statement, the prize recognised COVID-19 vaccine developers, nanotechnology scientists and eminent figures in each of its Arabic Language & Literature, Islamic Studies and Service to Islam categories.

A Covid-19 vaccine developer, Professor Sarah Gilbert and a nanotechnology scientist, Professor Jackie Yi-Ru Ying were selected to receive the King Faisal Prize in medicine and science, respectively.

The woman behind Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Dr Gilbert has co-created the vaccine which has been in use in more than 180 countries saving billions of lives due to its efficiency, low cost and accessibility.

Meanwhile, Dr Ying was chosen for her work on the synthesis of various advanced nanomaterials and systems, and their applications in catalysis, energy conversion and biomedicine. Her inventions have been used to solve challenges in different fields of medicine, chemistry and energy.

Dr Gilbert is the Saïd Chair of Vaccinology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at Oxford University, while Dr Ying is the A*STAR Senior Fellow and Director at NanoBio Lab, Agency for Science, Technology and Research.

Six more people were named King Faisal Prize laureates for having enriched humanity with key and invaluable achievements and discoveries in the fields of Medicine, Science, Arabic Language & Literature, Islamic Studies, and Serving Islam.

Two other Medicine and Science Prize laureates selected for 2023 were Professor Dan Barouch and Professor Chad Mirkin, respectively.

Professor Abdelfattah Kilito was announced the laureate for the Arabic Language and Literature prize focusing on “Classical Arabic Narrative and Modern Theories”, while Professor Robert Hillenbrand won the Islamic Studies prize in “Islamic Architecture”.

As for the Service to Islam Prize, Professor Choi Young Kil-Hamed and His Excellency Shaikh Nasser Abdullah Al Zaabi were this year’s laureates.

Each prize laureate is endowed with US$200 thousand; a 24-carat gold medal weighing 200 grams; and a Certificate inscribed with the Laureate’s name and a summary of their work which qualified them for the prize. (US$1=RM4.40)

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