Mobility platform connects supply chain partners from end to end; delivers real-time strategic planning, tracking, and routing capabilities
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom & HOLLAND, Mich., Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- BluJay Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain software and services powered by the world’s first Global Trade Network (GTN), today unveiled its MobileSTAR mobility platform. MobileSTAR is a flexible, easy-to-deploy platform that manages the last-mile delivery experience for shippers and carriers of all types. It provides real-time connection and driver optimization capabilities through any mobile device to increase customer satisfaction, while reducing operational costs.
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
LE CORDON BLEU LAUNCHES "JAPANESE CUISINE DIPLOMA"
TOKYO, Nov. 30, 2017 /Kyodo JBN- AsiaNet/ --
Le Cordon Bleu, a leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes, officially launched its "Japanese Cuisine Diploma" on November 21 during an event at the Tokyo institute before members of foreign and domestic media. During the event, the new course that started in October 2017 was presented.
(Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201711298483/?images)
The 6-month Japanese Cuisine Diploma program is divided into four levels -- initiation, basic, intermediate and superior -- and offers the techniques and knowledge of rich culinary culture through practical classes, cultural experience activities, and industry visits. Testimonials of former graduates who studied the Japanese cuisine and food culture human resource development program were introduced at the event as well. "In London, more and more people understand not only Japanese food and 'Kaiseki' but also philosophy and the dining experience, so I will bring back what I learn here...," said Junhua Ni, who also obtained the French culinary diploma at Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo and Paris.
Prior to tasting Japanese cuisine dishes, chef Kiyoaki Deki, Technical Director of Japanese Cuisine, demonstrated knife skills and other cooking techniques in front of the assembly. The institute's history was presented by Gilles Company, Executive Chef at Le Cordon Bleu Japan, along with an introduction to the Japanese cuisine diploma, including the world-class chef instructors and lecturers of the program.
Le Cordon Bleu Japan has been recognized as the first international culinary institute in Japan to be accredited by TOW Co. Ltd., the application/management body, to issue the "Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries," official guidelines established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
With a network of more than 35 schools in 20 countries, Le Cordon Bleu's mission is to teach a whole range of technical and university training programs for working in the restaurant, hotel and tourism industry. Founded in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has over 120 years of excellence in teaching. "Our success, our reputation is nothing else but the success of our students...We are here to create successful students in their countries, and help them embrace their career," said Le Cordon Bleu President and CEO Andre Cointreau during the event.
Website: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/japan/home/en
SOURCE: Le Cordon Bleu Japan
Le Cordon Bleu, a leading global network of culinary arts and hospitality management institutes, officially launched its "Japanese Cuisine Diploma" on November 21 during an event at the Tokyo institute before members of foreign and domestic media. During the event, the new course that started in October 2017 was presented.
(Photo: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201711298483/?images)
The 6-month Japanese Cuisine Diploma program is divided into four levels -- initiation, basic, intermediate and superior -- and offers the techniques and knowledge of rich culinary culture through practical classes, cultural experience activities, and industry visits. Testimonials of former graduates who studied the Japanese cuisine and food culture human resource development program were introduced at the event as well. "In London, more and more people understand not only Japanese food and 'Kaiseki' but also philosophy and the dining experience, so I will bring back what I learn here...," said Junhua Ni, who also obtained the French culinary diploma at Le Cordon Bleu Tokyo and Paris.
Prior to tasting Japanese cuisine dishes, chef Kiyoaki Deki, Technical Director of Japanese Cuisine, demonstrated knife skills and other cooking techniques in front of the assembly. The institute's history was presented by Gilles Company, Executive Chef at Le Cordon Bleu Japan, along with an introduction to the Japanese cuisine diploma, including the world-class chef instructors and lecturers of the program.
Le Cordon Bleu Japan has been recognized as the first international culinary institute in Japan to be accredited by TOW Co. Ltd., the application/management body, to issue the "Certification of Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine in Foreign Countries," official guidelines established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
With a network of more than 35 schools in 20 countries, Le Cordon Bleu's mission is to teach a whole range of technical and university training programs for working in the restaurant, hotel and tourism industry. Founded in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has over 120 years of excellence in teaching. "Our success, our reputation is nothing else but the success of our students...We are here to create successful students in their countries, and help them embrace their career," said Le Cordon Bleu President and CEO Andre Cointreau during the event.
Website: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/japan/home/en
SOURCE: Le Cordon Bleu Japan
1QBIT RAISES $45M SERIES B ROUND FROM FUJITSU, ACCENTURE, AND ALLIANZ TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS OF QUANTUM COMPUTING
Strategic investment and revenue contracts fund continued development of 1QBit’s hardware-agnostic software platform and applications for solving industry’s most demanding computational challenges.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --1QB Information Technologies Inc. (1QBit), a software company solving industry’s most demanding computational challenges using the most advanced quantum and classical hardware available, today announced the close of a C$45 million Series B round comprising equity and revenue contracts. This funding round is led by Fujitsu Limited, with additional strategic investment by Accenture, Allianz, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and CME Ventures.
1QBit has experienced significant growth over the last year, adding key science and business leaders to its team of experts, and plans to use this latest investment to continue to expand its research and software development teams.
“These strategic partners strengthen 1QBit’s position as a leader in applying classical and quantum computers to industry problems and expanding the breadth of our commercialization activities,” said Landon Downs, President of 1QBit.
Over the last four years, 1QBit has grown into a multidisciplinary team of over 50 researchers, software developers, and industry experts who specialize in developing algorithms and software for quantum and classical computing, focused on machine learning, optimization methods, and simulation. The company develops solutions for industry-leading organizations facing computationally intensive problems in domains that include, advanced materials, life sciences, energy, and finance. 1QBit works directly with Fortune 500 clients, such as DowDuPont and Biogen, across these sectors.
“This strategic investment and partnership will enable our customers to use 1QBit’s software platform and deep expertise in leveraging the most advanced hardware systems, including our digital annealer, to rapidly develop improved applications for solving sampling, optimization, and machine learning problems,” said Naoko Yoshizawa, SVP, Head of Fujitsu’s AI Platform Business Unit.
1QBit’s expertise in quantum computing and a variety of specialized fields, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, and operations research, enables the development of novel algorithms for application-oriented software solutions for industry. The company’s technology spans the full stack, from SDK to web API.
“The 1QBit platform accelerates our client’s ability to leverage the most advanced quantum and classical processors available to solve their most complex business challenges, and gives them a hardware-agnostic solution that enables them to stay ahead of the computational curve,” said Paul Daugherty, Accenture’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer. 1QBit and Accenture announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance which will help Accenture expand its analytics capabilities using quantum computing, and build a new era of intelligence for businesses and organizations.
1QBit redefines intractable problems by reframing them using the most effective quantum and classical processors. The company takes a hardware-agnostic approach to assess a partner’s industry problem and develops an API that will produce the best available results today, while continually improving upon them through the ability to switch the underlying solvers as new software is released and hardware architectures are developed.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --1QB Information Technologies Inc. (1QBit), a software company solving industry’s most demanding computational challenges using the most advanced quantum and classical hardware available, today announced the close of a C$45 million Series B round comprising equity and revenue contracts. This funding round is led by Fujitsu Limited, with additional strategic investment by Accenture, Allianz, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and CME Ventures.
1QBit has experienced significant growth over the last year, adding key science and business leaders to its team of experts, and plans to use this latest investment to continue to expand its research and software development teams.
“These strategic partners strengthen 1QBit’s position as a leader in applying classical and quantum computers to industry problems and expanding the breadth of our commercialization activities,” said Landon Downs, President of 1QBit.
Over the last four years, 1QBit has grown into a multidisciplinary team of over 50 researchers, software developers, and industry experts who specialize in developing algorithms and software for quantum and classical computing, focused on machine learning, optimization methods, and simulation. The company develops solutions for industry-leading organizations facing computationally intensive problems in domains that include, advanced materials, life sciences, energy, and finance. 1QBit works directly with Fortune 500 clients, such as DowDuPont and Biogen, across these sectors.
“This strategic investment and partnership will enable our customers to use 1QBit’s software platform and deep expertise in leveraging the most advanced hardware systems, including our digital annealer, to rapidly develop improved applications for solving sampling, optimization, and machine learning problems,” said Naoko Yoshizawa, SVP, Head of Fujitsu’s AI Platform Business Unit.
1QBit’s expertise in quantum computing and a variety of specialized fields, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, and operations research, enables the development of novel algorithms for application-oriented software solutions for industry. The company’s technology spans the full stack, from SDK to web API.
“The 1QBit platform accelerates our client’s ability to leverage the most advanced quantum and classical processors available to solve their most complex business challenges, and gives them a hardware-agnostic solution that enables them to stay ahead of the computational curve,” said Paul Daugherty, Accenture’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer. 1QBit and Accenture announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance which will help Accenture expand its analytics capabilities using quantum computing, and build a new era of intelligence for businesses and organizations.
1QBit redefines intractable problems by reframing them using the most effective quantum and classical processors. The company takes a hardware-agnostic approach to assess a partner’s industry problem and develops an API that will produce the best available results today, while continually improving upon them through the ability to switch the underlying solvers as new software is released and hardware architectures are developed.
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SOTERIX MEDICAL EXPANDS SOUTH EAST ASIA PRESENCE WITH CLINICAL APPROVAL IN SINGAPORE FOR DEPRESSION AND FIBROMYALGIA TREATMENT
NEW YORK, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Soterix Medical, Inc. (SMI) announces that it has received Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) approval for its non-invasive therapeutic medical device. This approval allows Soterix Medical to immediately market its products based on its proprietary transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) technology in Singapore. The therapy works by delivering a mild electrical current through electrodes placed on the head relieving the symptom of Major Depression using the Depression tDCS-LTE™treatment or Fibromyalgia using the PainX™ treatment. Patients who have not responded well to drug treatment are candidates for Depression tDCS-LTE or PainX treatment where typical adverse events are limited to mild itching and tingling. The therapy is available as a 20-30 minute in-office treatment.
“South East Asia is an important region for Soterix Medical,” according to Chief Product Manager Kamran Nazim. “HSA approval reflects our mission to deliver our treatment technologies worldwide and will build on our momentum and presence in these rapidly developing markets. This approval is a milestone toward securing approvals across Asia as a whole, including Japan, South Korea, China, and other countries to meet the rapidly escalating demand for advanced device-based therapies in the continent.”
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“South East Asia is an important region for Soterix Medical,” according to Chief Product Manager Kamran Nazim. “HSA approval reflects our mission to deliver our treatment technologies worldwide and will build on our momentum and presence in these rapidly developing markets. This approval is a milestone toward securing approvals across Asia as a whole, including Japan, South Korea, China, and other countries to meet the rapidly escalating demand for advanced device-based therapies in the continent.”
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TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION UNVEILS 2TB NVME™ SSD
Enhances client SSD line-up with the addition of premium XG5-P Series with increased performance and capacity
TOKYO, Nov 30 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Memory Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, has enhanced its line-up of client SSDs with the launch of premium models in its XG5-P series. The new NVM Express™ (NVMe™) client SSDs improve on the performance of the current XG5 series models and double the maximum capacity to 2TB[1]. Sample shipments to OEM customers start today in limited quantities, and Toshiba Memory Corporation will gradually increase shipments from the first calendar quarter of 2018.
The XG5-P series also utilizes a PCI Express® (PCIe®) Gen3 x 4 lane and NVM Express™ Revision 1.2.1 interface, and delivers performance of up to 3000 MB/s sequential read and 2200 MB/s sequential write[2], and up to 320,000 IOPS random read and 265,000 IOPS random write[3]. Its random read/write performance in full access range[4] is approximately 55% better than that of standard XG5 series[5] products. At the same time, low power consumption is maintained at less than 60mW during operation[6].
The new XG5-P series is housed in a standard M.2 2280 form factor and will be available in two capacities, 1TB and 2TB. By utilizing a 64-layer, 3D flash memory BiCS FLASH™ 1TB package developed in-house, the 2TB model offers twice the maximum storage capacity of the standard XG5 series on the same 2.23mm, lightweight single-sided M.2 2280 module. By maintaining a single form factor for all capacities across the XG5-P and XG5 product families, Toshiba Memory Corporation makes it easier to design platforms that need flexible storage.
The XG5-P SSDs will also be available in self-encrypting drive (SED) models[7] supporting TCG Opal Version 2.01, contributing to a wide range of applications including workstations, gaming PCs and read-intensive enterprise use.
*NVM Express and NVMe are trademarks of NVM Express, Inc.
*PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG.
*All other company names, product names, and service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Notes
[1] Definition of capacity: Toshiba Memory Corporation defines a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1TB=240bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
[2] Toshiba Memory Corporation survey based on sequential read and write speeds of 128KiB units on the state of “SLC cache=ON” under Toshiba Memory Corporation test conditions. Read and write speed may vary, depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size. Toshiba Memory Corporation defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes and a kibibyte (KiB) as 210bytes, or 1,024bytes.
[3] Toshiba Memory Corporation survey based on random read and write speeds of 4KiB units on the state of “SLC cache=ON” under Toshiba Memory Corporation test conditions. Read and write speed may vary, depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size.
[4] On the state of “SLC cache=OFF”
[5] Comparing XG5-P 1TB model to XG5 1TB model
[6] Toshiba Memory Corporation survey using MobileMark2014 under Toshiba Memory Corporation test conditions.
[7] Availability of the SED model line-up may vary by region.
Customer Inquiries:
SSD Sales & Marketing Division
Tel: +81-3-3457-3432
https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/contact.html
Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=51722349&lang=en
Contacts
Media Inquiries:
Toshiba Memory Corporation
Koji Takahata, +81-3-3457-3822
Sales Strategic Planning Division
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
Toshiba Memory Corporation
Koji Takahata, +81-3-3457-3822
Sales Strategic Planning Division
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp
Source: Toshiba Memory Corporation
WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN COMPLETES PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED BUSINESS COMBINATION
- Williams Scotsman is a specialty rental services market leader providing modular space and portable storage solutions across North America
- Williams Scotsman will trade on NASDAQ under ticker symbol “WSC”
- Transaction provides significant capital to further Williams Scotsman’s strategic objectives
BALTIMORE, Nov 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Williams Scotsman International Inc. (“WSII”) and Double Eagle Acquisition Corp., a NASDAQ-listed special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have completed the previously announced stock purchase agreement. Under the agreement, Double Eagle Acquisition Corp. has changed its name to WillScot Corporation and purchased all of the outstanding shares of WSII for an aggregate purchase price of $1.1 billion. Beginning November 30, 2017, the Class A common stock and public warrants of WillScot Corporation will be traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbols “WSC” and “WSCWW,” respectively.
WSII also today closed its previously announced offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2022 and a new $600 million secured revolving facility against which it has drawn $190 million.
Brad Soultz, president and chief executive officer of Williams Scotsman, commented, “We are very excited for the return of Williams Scotsman to the public markets. Our capital structure provides us ample flexibility to continue to fund and drive forward our business objectives. As a public company, Williams Scotsman is well positioned to capitalize on additional strategic growth opportunities and will be better positioned to serve our customers and stakeholders. Finally, I would like to thank all of our employees, customers, and vendors for their continued support of Williams Scotsman and look forward to collaborating further on the many opportunities ahead.”
Gerry Holthaus, chairman of Williams Scotsman’s board of directors, commented, “Today marks an important milestone for Williams Scotsman, and we are excited to take this next step in our evolution. As a modular space industry pioneer in North America, Williams Scotsman will continue to build upon its reputation as a specialty rental services market leader that provides innovative modular space and portable storage solutions.”
About Williams Scotsman
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Williams Scotsman is a specialty rental services market leader providing innovative modular space and portable storage solutions across North America. Williams Scotsman is the modular space supplier of choice for the construction, education, health care, government, retail, commercial, transportation, security and energy sectors. With over half a century of innovative history, organic growth and strategic acquisitions, its branch network includes over 90 locations, its fleet comprises 76,000 modular space and portable storage units and its customer base has grown to more than 25,000.
About WillScot Corporation
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, WillScot Corporation is the public holding company for the Williams Scotsman family of companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Prior to its acquisition of WSII and contemporaneous name change to WillScot Corporation, Double Eagle Acquisition Corp. was a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. The company began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange in September 2015 and, prior to its combination with WSII in November 2017, its Class A ordinary shares, units and warrants traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbols EAGL, EAGLU and EAGLW, respectively.
Contacts
For Investor Inquiries:
Mark Barbalato
investors@willscot.com
For Media Inquiries:
Scott Junk
Scott.Junk@willscot.com
SOURCE : Williams Scotsman
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
OLYMPUS LABS LAUNCHES PRE-ICO BRINGING A NEW FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM TO THE BLOCKCHAIN WORLD
New York, NY, Nov 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
As blockchain and cryptocurrency companies continue to raise millions
of dollars in funding, there’s an urgent need in the market for
companies and investors to be able to better manage its cryptocurrency
assets with hedging products and tools. Olympus Labs believes that by
offering financial tools and protocol, crypto- based companies and
investors will be able to have more control by protecting their downside
risk in an otherwise extremely volatile market.
“Olympus Labs is an integrator of cryptocurrency-based financial products (e.g., indices, ETFs, options, futures, etc.). Olympus, third-party financial product developers, and Fintech applications build the products which include but are not limited to exchanges, market analytics tools, payment services, etc. (e.g., Kyber, Shapeshift, Sentiment),” explains Kai Chen, CEO of Olympus Labs.
On November 27, 2017 due to the high demand from outside investors Olympus Labs opened its doors for its Pre-ICO token sale.
The Olympus product is viable and has huge long-term potential. As for competition, it fills an evidently empty space in the cryptocurrency market, practically guaranteeing that Olympus’ offerings will be used—and that this usage will generate profits. Olympus’s mission is to “define the protocol for crypto-based derivatives,” and it seems clear that these products will help mature the market beyond the current spot market.
The first of Olympus’s products will allow one to borrow and lend bitcoin. Cryptocurrency index funds will be the second Olympus product to hit the market. These index funds will allow investors to buy into multiple cryptocurrencies at once, with profits moving with the market as a whole instead of with individual spot cryptocurrencies. Through customizable fintech-focused smart contracts, exchanges will be able to quickly and easily make their own indices which track the overall trend of cryptocurrencies traded on that exchange.
To Participate in the Pre-ICO
The Olympus Labs Token Sale started at 8 pm (GMT+8/UTC 12pm), 27 November 2017, and ends at 8pm (GMT+8/UTC 12 pm), 3 December 2017.Olympus Presale terms: Investors contributing more than 100 ETH, will get 10% bonus (1 ETH = 677 Olympus tokens). This will take place after ICO, and those who passed the KYC process, will be issued MOT, the rest who failed in KYC, will be refunded with ETH. For additional information and terms of the sale please visit the Olympus Labs website.
During the registration period (27 November 2017 to 3 December 2017), please visit https://kyc.olympuslabs.io/.
Note: Information regarding the token sale will ONLY be disseminated on our official communication channels: our official website and our official telegram group.
About OLYMPUS LABS
Olympus is led by a cohesive team with extensive expertise in both the traditional financial markets and blockchain technology. Olympus Founder and CEO Kai Chen started his career on Wall Street with Morgan Stanley, and he later went on to work for McKinsey and PIMCO. Our development team includes Google’s former development community lead for China. On the business side, we have Danielle Sabrina, a highly sought-after marketing expert and veteran of several successful ICOs, and has helped her clients achieve prestigious awards such as Inc 500, Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup, Entrepreneur 360 among other top level recognition. Danielle’s work has also been featured in Huffington Post and Entrepreneur. Olympus also has a strong advising board made up of former executives at Morgan Stanley and McKinsey.
OLYMPUS LABS Social Media
For more information about Olympus Labs and the launch of the pre-ICO, please visit https://olympuslabs.io/web; on Twitter @olympuslabsbc and Telegram at https://t.me/olympuslabs.
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Danielle Sabrina
Olympus Labs
pr@oympuslabs.io
Sharde' Brown
What Vibes Your Tribe
press@wvytmedia.com
SOURCE : Olympus Labs
“Olympus Labs is an integrator of cryptocurrency-based financial products (e.g., indices, ETFs, options, futures, etc.). Olympus, third-party financial product developers, and Fintech applications build the products which include but are not limited to exchanges, market analytics tools, payment services, etc. (e.g., Kyber, Shapeshift, Sentiment),” explains Kai Chen, CEO of Olympus Labs.
On November 27, 2017 due to the high demand from outside investors Olympus Labs opened its doors for its Pre-ICO token sale.
The Olympus product is viable and has huge long-term potential. As for competition, it fills an evidently empty space in the cryptocurrency market, practically guaranteeing that Olympus’ offerings will be used—and that this usage will generate profits. Olympus’s mission is to “define the protocol for crypto-based derivatives,” and it seems clear that these products will help mature the market beyond the current spot market.
The first of Olympus’s products will allow one to borrow and lend bitcoin. Cryptocurrency index funds will be the second Olympus product to hit the market. These index funds will allow investors to buy into multiple cryptocurrencies at once, with profits moving with the market as a whole instead of with individual spot cryptocurrencies. Through customizable fintech-focused smart contracts, exchanges will be able to quickly and easily make their own indices which track the overall trend of cryptocurrencies traded on that exchange.
To Participate in the Pre-ICO
The Olympus Labs Token Sale started at 8 pm (GMT+8/UTC 12pm), 27 November 2017, and ends at 8pm (GMT+8/UTC 12 pm), 3 December 2017.Olympus Presale terms: Investors contributing more than 100 ETH, will get 10% bonus (1 ETH = 677 Olympus tokens). This will take place after ICO, and those who passed the KYC process, will be issued MOT, the rest who failed in KYC, will be refunded with ETH. For additional information and terms of the sale please visit the Olympus Labs website.
During the registration period (27 November 2017 to 3 December 2017), please visit https://kyc.olympuslabs.io/.
Note: Information regarding the token sale will ONLY be disseminated on our official communication channels: our official website and our official telegram group.
About OLYMPUS LABS
Olympus is led by a cohesive team with extensive expertise in both the traditional financial markets and blockchain technology. Olympus Founder and CEO Kai Chen started his career on Wall Street with Morgan Stanley, and he later went on to work for McKinsey and PIMCO. Our development team includes Google’s former development community lead for China. On the business side, we have Danielle Sabrina, a highly sought-after marketing expert and veteran of several successful ICOs, and has helped her clients achieve prestigious awards such as Inc 500, Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup, Entrepreneur 360 among other top level recognition. Danielle’s work has also been featured in Huffington Post and Entrepreneur. Olympus also has a strong advising board made up of former executives at Morgan Stanley and McKinsey.
OLYMPUS LABS Social Media
For more information about Olympus Labs and the launch of the pre-ICO, please visit https://olympuslabs.io/web; on Twitter @olympuslabsbc and Telegram at https://t.me/olympuslabs.
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Attachments:
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a88937da-05db-437e-92f0-07cc02b4dd8f
Danielle Sabrina
Olympus Labs
pr@oympuslabs.io
Sharde' Brown
What Vibes Your Tribe
press@wvytmedia.com
SOURCE : Olympus Labs
TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION'S NEW SURVEILLANCE HARD DISK DRIVE SERIES DELIVERS UP TO 10TB CAPACITY
TOKYO, Nov 28 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation today announced the launch of MD06ACA-V Series of 3.5-inch[1] hard disk drives (HDD) for surveillance applications that deliver up to 10TB[2] of storage capacity. Sample shipments start today.
In order to improve security, today’s surveillance systems deploy more and higher definition cameras and store image data for longer periods. The latest systems offer live monitoring and streaming from networked cameras in remote locations. These image-heavy services require HDD offering higher capacities and higher performance.
MD06ACA-V Series air-based HDD meet performance requirements with an improved magnetic recording head and disk magnetic layer, and are available in 10TB, 8TB and 6TB capacities. They all deliver 7,200 rpm, a 256MiB[3] buffer memory, and the 10TB model’s data transfer rate[4] of 237 MiB/s is a 58%[5] increase over products in the previous MD04ABA-V Series.
The new drives offer 24/7 operation, incorporate rotational vibration (RV) sensors, and can support up to 64 high definition cameras[6]. With a rated annual workload[7] of 180TB transferred, MTTF[8] of 1,000,000 hours, and a wide case temperature range of 0 to 70 degrees[9], they are suited to use in diverse surveillance applications.
[1] "3.5-inch" refers to the form factor of HDDs. It indicates the size of the disks, not the HDD's physical size.
[2] Definition of capacity: A terabyte (TB) is 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1TB = 240 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
[3] A mebibyte (MiB) is 220, or 1,048,576 bytes.
[4] Read and write speeds may vary depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size.
[5] Comparison with MD04ABA500V transfer rate : 150 MiB/s
[6] Number of surveillance cameras support capability is defined by performance simulation with High Definition cameras at 10Mbit/s rate. Actual results may vary based on various factors, including the types of cameras installed, the system’s hardware and software capabilities, and the video compression technology used, as well as system variables such as resolution, frames per second, and other settings.
[7] Workload is a measure of the data throughput of the year, and it is defined as the amount of data written, read or verified by commands from the host system.
[8] MTTF (mean time to failure) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products, which may not accurately reflect actual operation. The actual operating life of the product may differ from the MTTF.
[9] Operation of the drive when it has a high surface temperature will shorten its useful life. The recommended operating condition is with a surface temperature of less than 60℃.
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In order to improve security, today’s surveillance systems deploy more and higher definition cameras and store image data for longer periods. The latest systems offer live monitoring and streaming from networked cameras in remote locations. These image-heavy services require HDD offering higher capacities and higher performance.
MD06ACA-V Series air-based HDD meet performance requirements with an improved magnetic recording head and disk magnetic layer, and are available in 10TB, 8TB and 6TB capacities. They all deliver 7,200 rpm, a 256MiB[3] buffer memory, and the 10TB model’s data transfer rate[4] of 237 MiB/s is a 58%[5] increase over products in the previous MD04ABA-V Series.
The new drives offer 24/7 operation, incorporate rotational vibration (RV) sensors, and can support up to 64 high definition cameras[6]. With a rated annual workload[7] of 180TB transferred, MTTF[8] of 1,000,000 hours, and a wide case temperature range of 0 to 70 degrees[9], they are suited to use in diverse surveillance applications.
[1] "3.5-inch" refers to the form factor of HDDs. It indicates the size of the disks, not the HDD's physical size.
[2] Definition of capacity: A terabyte (TB) is 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1TB = 240 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.
[3] A mebibyte (MiB) is 220, or 1,048,576 bytes.
[4] Read and write speeds may vary depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size.
[5] Comparison with MD04ABA500V transfer rate : 150 MiB/s
[6] Number of surveillance cameras support capability is defined by performance simulation with High Definition cameras at 10Mbit/s rate. Actual results may vary based on various factors, including the types of cameras installed, the system’s hardware and software capabilities, and the video compression technology used, as well as system variables such as resolution, frames per second, and other settings.
[7] Workload is a measure of the data throughput of the year, and it is defined as the amount of data written, read or verified by commands from the host system.
[8] MTTF (mean time to failure) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products, which may not accurately reflect actual operation. The actual operating life of the product may differ from the MTTF.
[9] Operation of the drive when it has a high surface temperature will shorten its useful life. The recommended operating condition is with a surface temperature of less than 60℃.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
BNP PARIBAS STRENGTHENS AND DIVERSIFIES ITS US M&A PLATFORM
BNP Paribas’ corporate
and institutional bank launches new Mergers & Acquisitions service
for Bank of the West Commercial Banking Clients primarily
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BNP Paribas announces a new joint initiative between its Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) and Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group (CBG) to offer Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) services to Bank of the West commercial clients.
This new initiative will provide tailored M&A advice and solutions for all clients including those from key sectors where Bank of the West has strong industry expertise such as technology, industrials, healthcare, beverage, food and agribusiness.
“This BNP Paribas cross-organizational platform will provide Bank of the West’s clients with access to the full spectrum of M&A solutions both in the US and globally, and will ensure that all product capabilities of the BNP Paribas Group will be offered. This clearly illustrates the strength of our integrated and diversified business model as it will allow the bank not only to deepen its client relationships, but also to continue BNP Paribas’ solid and sustainable growth in the United States,” said Lincoln Payton, CIB’s Head of Advisory Americas.
To lead this effort, Roger Spitz has been appointed Head of this M&A Advisory practice. In this role, Spitz will be responsible for driving the joint initiative with Bank of the West and for coordinating with BNP Paribas Americas and the global M&A franchise. Spitz will maintain his role as Technology/Media/Telecom M&A sector representative for BNP Paribas Americas and given the importance of Bank of the West’s technology-related services and deep relationships in Silicon Valley, he will be critical to the success of this platform. Spitz was most recently Head of Technology and Aerospace & Defense, Europe Middle East Africa at BNP Paribas in London. Spitz is now based in San Francisco and reports to Emre Gunalp, Head of North America M&A Advisory, who is based in New York.
“While we continue to expand our commercial banking geographic reach across the United States, our deep industry expertise now coupled with CIB’s M&A Advisory solutions, will provide clients with unparalleled access to specialized and international solutions,” said Jean-Marc Torre, Head of Commercial Banking Group, Bank of the West.
Additionally on September 5th, this new practice closed its first deal and acted as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to HAVI Group in relation to the divestment of its non-core Recycling & Waste Solutions division. This deal is a milestone for North America as it is the first M&A transaction with a Bank of the West client since the start of this new joint initiative.
About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 74 countries, with more than 192,000 employees, including more than 146,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.
About Bank of the West’s Commercial Banking Group
Bank of the West’s Commercial Banking Group (CBG) meets the rapidly changing needs of growing middle-market businesses and large corporate segments. CBG helps businesses achieve their unique visions by delivering smart and comprehensive solutions that fuel sustainable growth. With specialized sector expertise, CBG anticipates and tackles the challenges businesses face in industries including agriculture, healthcare, commercial real estate, religious institutions, and technology. CBG offers clients the best of both worlds: the personalized relationships and community ties of a local bank backed by the international capabilities of BNP Paribas, one of the world’s strongest financial groups.
About Bank of the West
Bank of the West is a financial services company headquartered in San Francisco with $89.8 billion in assets as of September 30, 2017. Founded in 1874, Bank of the West provides a wide range of personal, commercial, wealth management and international banking services through more than 600 branches and offices in 23 states and digital channels. Bank of the West is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, a leading bank in Europe, which has a presence in 74 countries with more than 192,000 employees. To learn more about Bank of the West, visit About Us via BankoftheWest.com.
Press Contacts
Mylene Benmoussa
mylene.benmoussa@us.bnpparibas.com
+1 212 841 3719
Anita Fox
media.relations@bankofthewest.com
+1 415-432-3696
Sarah Worsley
sarah.worlsey@bnpparibas.com
+33 1 40 14 65 14
BNP Paribas Americas on Twitter - @BNPPAmericas
SOURCE : BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BNP Paribas announces a new joint initiative between its Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) and Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group (CBG) to offer Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) services to Bank of the West commercial clients.
This new initiative will provide tailored M&A advice and solutions for all clients including those from key sectors where Bank of the West has strong industry expertise such as technology, industrials, healthcare, beverage, food and agribusiness.
“This BNP Paribas cross-organizational platform will provide Bank of the West’s clients with access to the full spectrum of M&A solutions both in the US and globally, and will ensure that all product capabilities of the BNP Paribas Group will be offered. This clearly illustrates the strength of our integrated and diversified business model as it will allow the bank not only to deepen its client relationships, but also to continue BNP Paribas’ solid and sustainable growth in the United States,” said Lincoln Payton, CIB’s Head of Advisory Americas.
To lead this effort, Roger Spitz has been appointed Head of this M&A Advisory practice. In this role, Spitz will be responsible for driving the joint initiative with Bank of the West and for coordinating with BNP Paribas Americas and the global M&A franchise. Spitz will maintain his role as Technology/Media/Telecom M&A sector representative for BNP Paribas Americas and given the importance of Bank of the West’s technology-related services and deep relationships in Silicon Valley, he will be critical to the success of this platform. Spitz was most recently Head of Technology and Aerospace & Defense, Europe Middle East Africa at BNP Paribas in London. Spitz is now based in San Francisco and reports to Emre Gunalp, Head of North America M&A Advisory, who is based in New York.
“While we continue to expand our commercial banking geographic reach across the United States, our deep industry expertise now coupled with CIB’s M&A Advisory solutions, will provide clients with unparalleled access to specialized and international solutions,” said Jean-Marc Torre, Head of Commercial Banking Group, Bank of the West.
Additionally on September 5th, this new practice closed its first deal and acted as exclusive sell-side M&A advisor to HAVI Group in relation to the divestment of its non-core Recycling & Waste Solutions division. This deal is a milestone for North America as it is the first M&A transaction with a Bank of the West client since the start of this new joint initiative.
About BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 74 countries, with more than 192,000 employees, including more than 146,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.
About Bank of the West’s Commercial Banking Group
Bank of the West’s Commercial Banking Group (CBG) meets the rapidly changing needs of growing middle-market businesses and large corporate segments. CBG helps businesses achieve their unique visions by delivering smart and comprehensive solutions that fuel sustainable growth. With specialized sector expertise, CBG anticipates and tackles the challenges businesses face in industries including agriculture, healthcare, commercial real estate, religious institutions, and technology. CBG offers clients the best of both worlds: the personalized relationships and community ties of a local bank backed by the international capabilities of BNP Paribas, one of the world’s strongest financial groups.
About Bank of the West
Bank of the West is a financial services company headquartered in San Francisco with $89.8 billion in assets as of September 30, 2017. Founded in 1874, Bank of the West provides a wide range of personal, commercial, wealth management and international banking services through more than 600 branches and offices in 23 states and digital channels. Bank of the West is a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, a leading bank in Europe, which has a presence in 74 countries with more than 192,000 employees. To learn more about Bank of the West, visit About Us via BankoftheWest.com.
Press Contacts
Mylene Benmoussa
mylene.benmoussa@us.bnpparibas.com
+1 212 841 3719
Anita Fox
media.relations@bankofthewest.com
+1 415-432-3696
Sarah Worsley
sarah.worlsey@bnpparibas.com
+33 1 40 14 65 14
BNP Paribas Americas on Twitter - @BNPPAmericas
SOURCE : BNP Paribas Securities Corp.
Monday, November 27, 2017
THE 16TH ASIAN MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKED OFF IN CHINA'S DONGGUAN
DONGGUAN, China, Nov. 27, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On November 26, the 16th Asian Marathon Championships & Dongguan International Marathon 2017 kicked off in Dongguan, China. The running feast drew 40 professional athletes and over 30,000 runners from 18 countries and regions. GOPI THONAKAL from India and KIM HYE GYONG from DPRK won the men's and women's marathons of the Championships respectively. By hosting the Championships, Dongguan has been given an opportunity to catch the world's attention as a dynamic and charming city.
At around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 26, the competition began upon a starting shot by distinguished guests including Dr. Talib F Al-Sa, vice-president of Asian Athletes Association (AAA), Maurice R. Nicholas, secretary-general of AAA and Lv Yesheng, secretary of Dongguan Municipal Party Committee. It is known that the competition consists of four events, namely the full marathon (42.195 km), half-marathon (21.0975 km), mini-marathon (5.2 km) and Carnival Joy Run (2.6 km).
It is understood that the Asian Marathon Championships represent the highest-level international competition in marathon road running in Asia. Dongguan is the third Chinese city to host the completion after Beijing and Hong Kong. It fully justified its fame as advocator of sport-for-all, on top of being a globally noted city of intelligent manufacturing and historic culture. Along the path of urban development, Dongguan has long applied the vision of green development. Its accomplishments in improving city environment and enhancing soft power has delivered tangible benefits to local people. Those are the reasons behind it being the host city of many other major international sporting events.
In 2019, the Asian Marathons Championships will again be held in Dongguan, which will invite devoted runners from across the world. And the city will host FIBA Basketball World Cup as a co-host city in that same year. Adopting the idea of "Major Events Invigorate a City", Dongguan has since 2015 hosted BWF Sudirman Cup, 2016 Songshan Lake International Marathon and now the 16th Asian Marathon Championships & Dongguan International Marathon. These great events made and will continue to make Dongguan a more vibrant and glamorous city with a proud sporting mass base.
Source: The Organizing Committee of the 16th Asian Marathon Championships
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On November 26, the 16th Asian Marathon Championships & Dongguan International Marathon 2017 kicked off in Dongguan, China. The running feast drew 40 professional athletes and over 30,000 runners from 18 countries and regions. GOPI THONAKAL from India and KIM HYE GYONG from DPRK won the men's and women's marathons of the Championships respectively. By hosting the Championships, Dongguan has been given an opportunity to catch the world's attention as a dynamic and charming city.
At around 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 26, the competition began upon a starting shot by distinguished guests including Dr. Talib F Al-Sa, vice-president of Asian Athletes Association (AAA), Maurice R. Nicholas, secretary-general of AAA and Lv Yesheng, secretary of Dongguan Municipal Party Committee. It is known that the competition consists of four events, namely the full marathon (42.195 km), half-marathon (21.0975 km), mini-marathon (5.2 km) and Carnival Joy Run (2.6 km).
It is understood that the Asian Marathon Championships represent the highest-level international competition in marathon road running in Asia. Dongguan is the third Chinese city to host the completion after Beijing and Hong Kong. It fully justified its fame as advocator of sport-for-all, on top of being a globally noted city of intelligent manufacturing and historic culture. Along the path of urban development, Dongguan has long applied the vision of green development. Its accomplishments in improving city environment and enhancing soft power has delivered tangible benefits to local people. Those are the reasons behind it being the host city of many other major international sporting events.
In 2019, the Asian Marathons Championships will again be held in Dongguan, which will invite devoted runners from across the world. And the city will host FIBA Basketball World Cup as a co-host city in that same year. Adopting the idea of "Major Events Invigorate a City", Dongguan has since 2015 hosted BWF Sudirman Cup, 2016 Songshan Lake International Marathon and now the 16th Asian Marathon Championships & Dongguan International Marathon. These great events made and will continue to make Dongguan a more vibrant and glamorous city with a proud sporting mass base.
Source: The Organizing Committee of the 16th Asian Marathon Championships
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STARS OF SCIENCE CROWNS 25-YEAR-OLD FOUAD MAKSOUD BEST ARAB INNOVATOR
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Stars of Science season 9 winner Fouad Maksoud is crowned best Arab innovator. |
DOHA, Qatar, Nov 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fouad Maksoud was named the Arab world’s top innovator in a supercharged finale of Stars of Science. His journey on the ninth season of the Qatar Foundation (QF) hit TV show captivated audiences across the Middle East and beyond. While competition was fierce, Fouad and his Nano-shielding Textile Machine became the public and jury favorite, earning him the highest honor on the show.
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Omran Hamad Al Kuwari, Executive Director, CEO’s Office, QF, commented, saying: “Stars of Science serves as a platform to launch the careers of talented young Arab men and women who possess the potential to impact their local community and beyond. This year, we have seen a multitude of incredible inventions designed to address the needs of, and solve problems specific to, the Arab world. Congratulations to all this year’s contestants and to Fouad Maksoud for being named season nine’s top innovator.”
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Saturday, November 25, 2017
KDU’s School Of Business Soar At The Legion Business Challenge 2017
SOURCE : http://university.kdu.edu.my/news-events/kdu%E2%80%99s-school-business-soar-legion-business-challenge-2017
Represented KDU in two different teams, students of different business studies programmes with their lecturers, not only qualified themselves into the Top-6 Finale after completing a 10-days company business management simulation, but also beat 40 teams from the industry and top universities in Malaysia, finally clinched the Champion award with the highest cash prize of RM5000!
The emerged-champions were Team-2, which formed up by Donald Tang Chi Seng, a Bachelor of Business student; Sarah Lai Wei Yan, a Bachelor of Accounting student; Yeoh Kiong Wei, a Diploma in Business Administration student. The team was led by their lecturer Mr. Yong Kuan Chen.
Team-1 which qualified themselves into the Top 6 was led by Ms. Rupah Devi A/P Palaniandi, the lecturer from SoB with Ng Ru Yuan, a Bachelor of Business student; Adam Bin H.M Latiff, a Diploma in Business Administration student; and Jonathan Cheong Meng Zeet, a Diploma in Accountancy student.
Organised by LegionRFBE (M) Sdn. Bhd., the competition started with the first round of simulation spanned from 7 to 16 November 2017, where each team competed with 5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) teams. The Top 6 teams with the highest score then moved on to the Live Final round on 23 November 2017 for a straight 8-hours-competition at Pullman Hotel, Bangsar.
The event was graced by Dato’ Dr Loga Bala Mohan, the Deputy Minister of Federal Territories. Also presented were Mr Andrew Christopher and Mr R. Rajalingam, both Directors of LegionRFBE.
As all two teams representing KDU had made their way to the final challenge, the students encountered a more complex situation, where each team was running a $40mil company in an 8-year period of simulated market environment, hence needed broad knowledge on Production, R&D, Marketing, and Finance to run with the simulations. At this point, they were no longer competing with AI but real life players, it definitely required much more interaction, dynamic, long-term planning, strategy adjustments and team consensus to compete with other teams.
Reflecting on the astonishing performance of KDU’s contestants, Dr Brian Wong Kee Mun, the Head of School of Business opined, although facing fierce competition posed by MBA and PhD students from other institutions, but with the right exposure and the guiding conscience, it had led the team to the right path and the right mentality to understand the complexity of market movements.
“The teams achievement as Champion and at Top 6 indicates that KDU School of Business students are not just about CGPA but practically market-ready. The 2 teams’ achievements also signify that KDU University College provides the right avenue and opportunities for students to experience and excel way before their graduation. Thus, by the time they graduate, they will have an impressive portfolio that carries with them forever,” added Dr Brian Wong.
He therefore encourage business studies students to grab every competition opportunities in future as the SoB faculty members are there to connect the dots for them by embracing KDU values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Brave, Energy (TRIBE).
KDU citizens in general are extremely proud of the team-work effort of SoB shown in managing the competition professionally and successfully, and ultimately brought fame home.
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SELANGOR (KUIS) JOINED MINDAPPZ'S SUPREME INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2017
SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- International Islamic University College (KUIS) was involved in MindAppz Supreme International Convention held in Setia City Convention Centre last Saturday (4 November 2017). It was the very first International gathering for all MindAppz Marketing (M-Partners). The purpose was to let the merchants know their partners as they are the ones that will be marketing their products, services and courses on MindAppz platform.
Around 1 000 people joined this convention which was held in Ballroom 1, Setia City Convention Centre. Almost 500 pioneer M-partners from 25 countries joined this convention as well. It was a great event on expanding the business and entrepreneurial skills as well as gaining experiences from some of the top leaders in the profession.
MindAppz management team presented a one hour slot in this event. As one of the pioneer merchant of MindAppz platform, KUIS had been given a chance to deliver a testimonial speech at the Supreme International Convention Centre 2017. Apart from KUIS, Putra Intellect International College also delivered a testimonial speech.
Ms. Sahlawati, Marketing Officer from KUIS was invited to deliver a speech in front of 1 000 audiences. She shared her experience on how MindAppz benefit in leveraging and changing education cultures. Around 11 merchants were given the chance to set up the booth for the exhibition and KUIS was one of them. This event started at 10.30 am and ended at 8.00 pm.
Around 1 000 people joined this convention which was held in Ballroom 1, Setia City Convention Centre. Almost 500 pioneer M-partners from 25 countries joined this convention as well. It was a great event on expanding the business and entrepreneurial skills as well as gaining experiences from some of the top leaders in the profession.
MindAppz management team presented a one hour slot in this event. As one of the pioneer merchant of MindAppz platform, KUIS had been given a chance to deliver a testimonial speech at the Supreme International Convention Centre 2017. Apart from KUIS, Putra Intellect International College also delivered a testimonial speech.
Ms. Sahlawati, Marketing Officer from KUIS was invited to deliver a speech in front of 1 000 audiences. She shared her experience on how MindAppz benefit in leveraging and changing education cultures. Around 11 merchants were given the chance to set up the booth for the exhibition and KUIS was one of them. This event started at 10.30 am and ended at 8.00 pm.
Friday, November 24, 2017
WITH OWLNEST BLOCKCHAIN HOTEL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, OWLTING TARGETS 30,000 HOSPITALITY CLIENTS BY 2019
NEW YORK, Nov 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global travel & tourism industry is a US$7.6 trillion market, roughly 10% of the world's GDP. Global brands and local hotel owners are facing fierce competition in the internet era. Over decades, hotels need to manage their own booking reservations from many channels and spend long hours sorting out the room availability and customer schedules. OwlTing, a Taiwanese technology company focusing on blockchain & e-commerce, is launching “OwlNest Blockchain Hotel Management Service,” an integrated lodging management platform to help hotels worldwide improve brand awareness and customer satisfaction.
Global Tourism Continues to Grow and Challenge the Hotel Booking Systems
With the rise of various online travel agencies (OTA), hotels must be able to strike a balance between pricing for visibility on major OTA channels and pricing for profitability on their own websites. Hotels also need to better understand their returning customers and adjust marketing strategy more proactively, which incumbent technology solutions cannot fulfill. OwlTing is answering this need by leveraging innovations in global blockchain communities. By subscribing to OwlNest, hotels can reduce operating costs and improve customer experience and profitabliy via a cloud-based, integrated platform.
Integrated Hotel Management System built on OwlNest Blockchain Service
OwlTing’s product suite covers mobile e-commerce, local travel experiences and blockchain services. “OwlTing’s deep engineering experiences enable us to provide innovative blockchain solutions for the global hospitality industry,” said Darren Wang, founder and CEO of OwlTing. “With the launch of OwlNest, our team, already working with hotels and hostels in the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, will bring OwlNest to over 30,000 hotel by 2019. We expect the advanced blockchain technology behind OwlNest to create huge value for hotels and travelers by solving critical pain points. We are excited to offer the world a really awesome choice.”
OwlNest is the world’s first all-in-one Ethereum-based hotel management service with Booking Engine and Property Management System(PMS). Smart contracts in Ethereum allow flexible inventory management and efficient booking transactions, with enhanced customer privacy and transaction security, thanks to blockchain. Staffing costs can be greatly reduced by integrating hotel management systems (Booking Engine, PMS and Channel Manager) on a shared ledger, while consolidating orders from official hotel portals, OTAs or other distribution channels.
OwlNest blockchain services also allow hotels to design customized pricing packages, identify returning customers, collect customer preferences and automatically adjust promotion campaigns by seasonality and customer behavior more easily.
OwlNest’s scalable design also enables hotels to earn more revenue by adding on-premise services, local experiences and other travel partners to an integrated dashboard, providing an one-stop shopping experience on their own portals (Booking Engine). OwlNest also supports multiple payment gateways such as credit card, PayPal, WeChat, Alipay, Apple Pay, Bitcoin and other blockchain-based payment services in the future. Hotels and hoteliers will be able to take full advantage of the online PMS and Booking Engine just like the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for small businesses, anytime, anywhere.
Taiwan as an Innovation Island for the Global Blockchain Industry
“OwlTing is an important strategic investment in our investment portfolio,” said Thomas Hu, founder and CEO of Kyber Capital. “Builidng a sustainable business model by solving real problems is the central issue facing the global blockchain industry. OwlTing has set a new commercial benchmark to which all aspiring blockchain entrepreneurs should be measured. We are proud to say that once again, our portfolio company has demonstrated the strength and potential of Taiwan in the field of blockchain.”
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Global Tourism Continues to Grow and Challenge the Hotel Booking Systems
With the rise of various online travel agencies (OTA), hotels must be able to strike a balance between pricing for visibility on major OTA channels and pricing for profitability on their own websites. Hotels also need to better understand their returning customers and adjust marketing strategy more proactively, which incumbent technology solutions cannot fulfill. OwlTing is answering this need by leveraging innovations in global blockchain communities. By subscribing to OwlNest, hotels can reduce operating costs and improve customer experience and profitabliy via a cloud-based, integrated platform.
Integrated Hotel Management System built on OwlNest Blockchain Service
OwlTing’s product suite covers mobile e-commerce, local travel experiences and blockchain services. “OwlTing’s deep engineering experiences enable us to provide innovative blockchain solutions for the global hospitality industry,” said Darren Wang, founder and CEO of OwlTing. “With the launch of OwlNest, our team, already working with hotels and hostels in the United States, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, will bring OwlNest to over 30,000 hotel by 2019. We expect the advanced blockchain technology behind OwlNest to create huge value for hotels and travelers by solving critical pain points. We are excited to offer the world a really awesome choice.”
OwlNest is the world’s first all-in-one Ethereum-based hotel management service with Booking Engine and Property Management System(PMS). Smart contracts in Ethereum allow flexible inventory management and efficient booking transactions, with enhanced customer privacy and transaction security, thanks to blockchain. Staffing costs can be greatly reduced by integrating hotel management systems (Booking Engine, PMS and Channel Manager) on a shared ledger, while consolidating orders from official hotel portals, OTAs or other distribution channels.
OwlNest blockchain services also allow hotels to design customized pricing packages, identify returning customers, collect customer preferences and automatically adjust promotion campaigns by seasonality and customer behavior more easily.
OwlNest’s scalable design also enables hotels to earn more revenue by adding on-premise services, local experiences and other travel partners to an integrated dashboard, providing an one-stop shopping experience on their own portals (Booking Engine). OwlNest also supports multiple payment gateways such as credit card, PayPal, WeChat, Alipay, Apple Pay, Bitcoin and other blockchain-based payment services in the future. Hotels and hoteliers will be able to take full advantage of the online PMS and Booking Engine just like the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for small businesses, anytime, anywhere.
Taiwan as an Innovation Island for the Global Blockchain Industry
“OwlTing is an important strategic investment in our investment portfolio,” said Thomas Hu, founder and CEO of Kyber Capital. “Builidng a sustainable business model by solving real problems is the central issue facing the global blockchain industry. OwlTing has set a new commercial benchmark to which all aspiring blockchain entrepreneurs should be measured. We are proud to say that once again, our portfolio company has demonstrated the strength and potential of Taiwan in the field of blockchain.”
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
OMNICOMM SYSTEMS SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN ASSETS OF ALGORITHM AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ALGORICS
Acquisition Will Expand OmniComm’s Product Line With Data Analytics and Risk-Based Monitoring Solutions
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OmniComm Systems, Inc. (OTCQX:OMCM), a leading global provider of clinical data management technology, and Algorithm, Inc. and its subsidiaries Algorics Ltd. and Algorithm Informatics Pvt. Ltd. (collectively, “Algorics”), have signed a letter of intent (“LOI”), under which OmniComm will acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Algorics, a provider of clinical analytics solutions and software. By combining forces, the companies expect increased operating efficiency, strengthened traction in the maturing risk-based approach solution area, new marketing opportunities and an expanded portfolio of electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for the global clinical trials industry. The transaction would also provide OmniComm with an office in India, a country of growing importance in the clinical trials market.
The proposed acquisition will cement the existing collaboration between the companies and provide OmniComm with access to advanced data analytics capabilities and specialized algorithms, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, developed by Algorics.
“We’ve been partnering with OmniComm for the last two and a half years. The companies are a very good fit culturally, with a high compatibility of technologies and shared vision for clinical trials innovation,” said Nithiya Ananthakrishnan, CEO and founder of Algorics. “Algorics has developed algorithms and software to address the increasing demands from global regulatory bodies for reduced regulatory risk, improved quality and compliance with real-time insight. Joining OmniComm will accelerate our goal of becoming the best-in-class solution for risk-based monitoring and clinical data analytics. We look forward to bringing additional competitive advantages to OmniComm’s customers by delivering end-to-end RBM solutions and specialized data analytics expertise.”
With two decades of operating experience, OmniComm will provide the Algorics team with an established and expanding marketplace. The acquisition will enable OmniComm to diversify and increase its product line. Additional benefits include:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OmniComm Systems, Inc. (OTCQX:OMCM), a leading global provider of clinical data management technology, and Algorithm, Inc. and its subsidiaries Algorics Ltd. and Algorithm Informatics Pvt. Ltd. (collectively, “Algorics”), have signed a letter of intent (“LOI”), under which OmniComm will acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of Algorics, a provider of clinical analytics solutions and software. By combining forces, the companies expect increased operating efficiency, strengthened traction in the maturing risk-based approach solution area, new marketing opportunities and an expanded portfolio of electronic data capture (EDC) solutions for the global clinical trials industry. The transaction would also provide OmniComm with an office in India, a country of growing importance in the clinical trials market.
The proposed acquisition will cement the existing collaboration between the companies and provide OmniComm with access to advanced data analytics capabilities and specialized algorithms, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, developed by Algorics.
“We’ve been partnering with OmniComm for the last two and a half years. The companies are a very good fit culturally, with a high compatibility of technologies and shared vision for clinical trials innovation,” said Nithiya Ananthakrishnan, CEO and founder of Algorics. “Algorics has developed algorithms and software to address the increasing demands from global regulatory bodies for reduced regulatory risk, improved quality and compliance with real-time insight. Joining OmniComm will accelerate our goal of becoming the best-in-class solution for risk-based monitoring and clinical data analytics. We look forward to bringing additional competitive advantages to OmniComm’s customers by delivering end-to-end RBM solutions and specialized data analytics expertise.”
With two decades of operating experience, OmniComm will provide the Algorics team with an established and expanding marketplace. The acquisition will enable OmniComm to diversify and increase its product line. Additional benefits include:
- Enhanced real-time and cross-study reporting capabilities for OmniComm’s TrialMaster® and TrialOne® product lines.
- AI/Machine-learning capabilities for remote monitoring of research sites.
- End-to-end risk management framework in compliance with the recent ICH GCP E6 Addendum.
- Expanded regional customer support in the Asia-Pacific market.
- An office in India, which has become increasingly important for research and development initiatives in the pharmaceutical market.
“This acquisition fills a strong need for our customer base in the area of data aggregation and analytics, cross-study reporting and risk-based monitoring support,” said Stephen Johnson, president and CEO of OmniComm. “The Acuity platform from Algorics perfectly complements and integrates with our TrialMaster EDC platform to improve clinical trials data quality, enhance our current risk-based monitoring capabilities and enable our clients to make better, real-time decisions throughout their clinical research.”
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
NASDAQ TO DELIVER BLOCKCHAIN E-VOTING SOLUTION TO STRATE
South Africa’s central securities depository (CSD) will leverage the solution to improve voting efficiencies and increase shareholder participation in South Africa
STOCKHOLM, Sweden and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Strate (Pty) Ltd, the South African CSD, announced today an agreement for Nasdaq to deliver a new blockchain solution that would bring electronic voting to the South African capital markets. The solution will allow Strate, in conjunction with key stakeholders in the market, to provide general meeting services and give shareholders an easy, user-friendly and secure tool for voting remotely. The solution is based on the successful proof of concept (PoC) developed for Nasdaq’s Estonia market. In addition, Strate will contribute to the ongoing market development of e-Voting technology.
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Strate (Pty) Ltd, the South African CSD, announced today an agreement for Nasdaq to deliver a new blockchain solution that would bring electronic voting to the South African capital markets. The solution will allow Strate, in conjunction with key stakeholders in the market, to provide general meeting services and give shareholders an easy, user-friendly and secure tool for voting remotely. The solution is based on the successful proof of concept (PoC) developed for Nasdaq’s Estonia market. In addition, Strate will contribute to the ongoing market development of e-Voting technology.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
TELSTRA AND SIGMA SYSTEMS TO PRESENT CATALOG-DRIVEN DYNAMIC OFFER CREATION AT TM FORUM LIVE! ASIA
TORONTO, Nov 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sigma Systems, the global leader in catalog-driven software, announced today that it will be presenting at TM Forum Live! Asia in partnership with Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company.
Sigma’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Catherine Michel, will be on stage with Telstra's Chief Technology Officer (Customer), Dr. Fawad Nazir, to discuss why traditional service providers must adopt a “digital native” mindset and the corresponding operational agility to thrive in a digital economy. The ability to create and launch new offers in minutes, rather than months, and rapidly enable new business models is critical to an operator’s success.
“Sigma Catalog creates the ability to sell through and then orchestrate the fulfillment of an order from different channels into the full B/OSS stack and across various delivery networks. The product’s Offer Canvas capability allows businesses to ‘componentize’ whatever types of service capability it offers into entities that are immediately operational in their systems and networks,” says Catherine Michel, Sigma Systems CTO.
The presentation will take place on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at 2:25pm. To learn more about Sigma’s presence at TM Forum Live! Asia, please click here.
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Sigma’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Catherine Michel, will be on stage with Telstra's Chief Technology Officer (Customer), Dr. Fawad Nazir, to discuss why traditional service providers must adopt a “digital native” mindset and the corresponding operational agility to thrive in a digital economy. The ability to create and launch new offers in minutes, rather than months, and rapidly enable new business models is critical to an operator’s success.
“Sigma Catalog creates the ability to sell through and then orchestrate the fulfillment of an order from different channels into the full B/OSS stack and across various delivery networks. The product’s Offer Canvas capability allows businesses to ‘componentize’ whatever types of service capability it offers into entities that are immediately operational in their systems and networks,” says Catherine Michel, Sigma Systems CTO.
The presentation will take place on Wednesday December 6, 2017 at 2:25pm. To learn more about Sigma’s presence at TM Forum Live! Asia, please click here.
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FLYWIRE CAPTURES GLOBAL FINTECH AWARD IN SINGAPORE
Recognized for technology innovation and impact in the region
BOSTON and SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire, a provider of international payment and receivables solutions, was awarded with the Global FinTech Award last week at the Singapore FinTech Festival. Flywire was one of ten companies recognized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) for innovative solutions developed and implemented by fintech start-ups, financial institutions, and technology companies. 300 candidates were evaluated by a panel of international experts from multiple domains on the impact, practicality, interoperability, and uniqueness of their solutions.
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BOSTON and SINGAPORE, Nov 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire, a provider of international payment and receivables solutions, was awarded with the Global FinTech Award last week at the Singapore FinTech Festival. Flywire was one of ten companies recognized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) for innovative solutions developed and implemented by fintech start-ups, financial institutions, and technology companies. 300 candidates were evaluated by a panel of international experts from multiple domains on the impact, practicality, interoperability, and uniqueness of their solutions.
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MUCH-ANTICIPATED CHTF 2017 TOP 10 PRODUCTS ARE UNVEILED
SHENZHEN, China, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The 19th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF 2017), with the theme of “Innovation-Driven Development and Supply Quality Upgrade”, is taking place from November 16 to 21 at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. On the afternoon of November 10, the CHTF 2017 Top 10 Products were unveiled at the awards ceremony by Mr. Gao Zimin, Vice Mayor of Shenzhen City.
A total of 322 entries competed for the honor Top 10 Products, and the voting lasted nearly 3 months. 60 candidate products in the fields of new energy, 3D print, flexible display, life sciences, unmanned vehicles and AI were shortlisted by the organizer, experts and media representatives and went for open voting online.
The final Top 10 Products all represent the most advanced technologies in their respective sectors: the water-making device that can make water out of air, the smart sportswear that can monitor heartbeat and other health data, the 3D bio-printer that can print a functioning ovary, the clean energy air-conditioning station, the smart security system for kids, the 6.01-inch full screen, the flexible fast-charge battery, the 3-G gene sequencer, the automatic pilot level 4 solution, and anti-haze window screen.
Also unveiled at the ceremony were the “Top 8 Eye-Catching Products” which represent the taste of the public. Winners included the 3D motion-activated camera and the unmanned surface patrol vehicle.
As a warmup activity before CHTF 2017’s official kick-off, Top 10 Products gained much public attention for the fair. See you at CHTF 2017!
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A total of 322 entries competed for the honor Top 10 Products, and the voting lasted nearly 3 months. 60 candidate products in the fields of new energy, 3D print, flexible display, life sciences, unmanned vehicles and AI were shortlisted by the organizer, experts and media representatives and went for open voting online.
The final Top 10 Products all represent the most advanced technologies in their respective sectors: the water-making device that can make water out of air, the smart sportswear that can monitor heartbeat and other health data, the 3D bio-printer that can print a functioning ovary, the clean energy air-conditioning station, the smart security system for kids, the 6.01-inch full screen, the flexible fast-charge battery, the 3-G gene sequencer, the automatic pilot level 4 solution, and anti-haze window screen.
Also unveiled at the ceremony were the “Top 8 Eye-Catching Products” which represent the taste of the public. Winners included the 3D motion-activated camera and the unmanned surface patrol vehicle.
As a warmup activity before CHTF 2017’s official kick-off, Top 10 Products gained much public attention for the fair. See you at CHTF 2017!
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SUNDANCE ENERGY AUSTRALIA LIMITED REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2017 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
DENVER, Nov 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sundance
Energy Australia Limited (ASX:SEA) (NASDAQ:SNDE) (“Sundance” or the
“Company”), a U.S. onshore oil and gas exploration and production
company focused in the Eagle Ford in South Texas, reported its third
quarter 2017 financial and operations results.
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UPDATE -- SOLARWINDS ADVANCES FULL-STACK MONITORING STRATEGY WITH NEW AND ENHANCED SOLUTIONS
AUSTIN, Texas , Nov 21 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarWinds,
a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software,
today announced an all-new, breakthrough product and two advanced
product updates in a major evolution of its SolarWinds Cloud® Software
as a Service (SaaS) portfolio. The new offerings expand the company’s
current capabilities for comprehensive, full-stack monitoring with the
introduction of AppOptics™, a new application and infrastructure monitoring solution; significant updates to Papertrail™,
providing faster search speeds and new log velocity analytics; and
enhanced digital experience monitoring (DEM) functionality within Pingdom®.
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CHINA'S TOP UNIVERSITY UNLEASHES INNOVATION VITALITY BY GOING INTERNATIONAL
HANGZHOU, China, Nov. 20, 2017 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--
On October 21, 2017, Zhejiang University International Campus was officially open. About one year ago, Professor Philip T. Krein, a fellow of the American Academy of Engineering, came to Zhejiang University (ZJU) in China. In this university with the reputation as the "Oriental Cambridge", he got a new title as the full-time dean of the Zhejiang University / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (the ZJU-UIUC Institute).
The joint institute was established at ZJU's Haining International Campus. As a new model of transnational education, the institute will provide a world-class engineering education by introducing top curricula and resources from UIUC, complemented with equally significant contributions from ZJU. Located in the Hangzhou Bay, a core area of the Yangtze River Delta region, the International Campus covers a land area of approximately 80 hectares, which also hosts the ZJU-Imperial Joint Lab for Applied Data Science and the ZJU-UoE (University of Edinburgh) Institute, etc. With ambitious planning of the Chinese government to build up the Hangzhou Bay area into an engine for economic innovation, or a Chinese version of San Francisco Bay Area, intense amount of attention has been drawn to this new ZJU campus.
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On October 21, 2017, Zhejiang University International Campus was officially open. About one year ago, Professor Philip T. Krein, a fellow of the American Academy of Engineering, came to Zhejiang University (ZJU) in China. In this university with the reputation as the "Oriental Cambridge", he got a new title as the full-time dean of the Zhejiang University / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (the ZJU-UIUC Institute).
The joint institute was established at ZJU's Haining International Campus. As a new model of transnational education, the institute will provide a world-class engineering education by introducing top curricula and resources from UIUC, complemented with equally significant contributions from ZJU. Located in the Hangzhou Bay, a core area of the Yangtze River Delta region, the International Campus covers a land area of approximately 80 hectares, which also hosts the ZJU-Imperial Joint Lab for Applied Data Science and the ZJU-UoE (University of Edinburgh) Institute, etc. With ambitious planning of the Chinese government to build up the Hangzhou Bay area into an engine for economic innovation, or a Chinese version of San Francisco Bay Area, intense amount of attention has been drawn to this new ZJU campus.
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MADISON REALTY CAPITAL PROVIDES $64.0 MILLION CONSTRUCTION FINANCING FOR 200 KENT AVENUE DEVELOPMENT IN WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
Experienced Local Developer Taps MRC for Construction Loan on Grocery-Anchored Mixed-Use Project Located on Full Block Site in One of New York’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods
NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced the closing of a $64.0 million construction loan for 200 Kent Avenue, a 117,326 square foot mixed-use development located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The retail portion of the property, which will include over 600 feet of frontage, will be anchored by a popular national grocery chain. Overall, the project will offer 50,101 square feet of retail space, 22,055 square feet of office and restaurant space, and 45,170 square feet of parking.
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NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Madison Realty Capital (MRC) announced the closing of a $64.0 million construction loan for 200 Kent Avenue, a 117,326 square foot mixed-use development located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The retail portion of the property, which will include over 600 feet of frontage, will be anchored by a popular national grocery chain. Overall, the project will offer 50,101 square feet of retail space, 22,055 square feet of office and restaurant space, and 45,170 square feet of parking.
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CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, SUPPORTERS AND CAREGIVERS UNDERTAKE UAE'S FIRST RELAY FOR LIFE
Organised by Friends of Cancer Patients
More than 2,000 ‘relayers’ take part in inaugural event held in United Arab Emirate
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirate’s seven emirates, was the host for the MENA region’s first ever ‘Global Relay for Life,’ (RFL) a 24-hour walkathon that is the biggest fundraising event for cancer in the world. Conducted in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, the event was organised by Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), a non-profit organisation that supports cancer patients and their families.
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More than 2,000 ‘relayers’ take part in inaugural event held in United Arab Emirate
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Nov 20 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirate’s seven emirates, was the host for the MENA region’s first ever ‘Global Relay for Life,’ (RFL) a 24-hour walkathon that is the biggest fundraising event for cancer in the world. Conducted in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, the event was organised by Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), a non-profit organisation that supports cancer patients and their families.
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KAMORI KANKO AND NISADE PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING HOKKAIDO DEVELOPMENT THE VALE RUSUTSU
RUSUTSU, Japan, Nov. 20/Medianet International-AsiaNet/--
Kamori Kanko, Hokkaido's leading private tourism company and once the USA's largest ski resort operator, has partnered with award-winning developers Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] of The Vale Niseko fame for the strategic development of flagship Rusutsu Resort.
The first phase of development is valued at circa USD 200 million and includes luxury hotel The Vale Rusutsu and a bespoke onsen and spa facility. Additional phases scheduled for release in 2018 will include new retail and entertainment developments and further hotel facilities, estimated at circa USD 500 million.
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Kamori Kanko, Hokkaido's leading private tourism company and once the USA's largest ski resort operator, has partnered with award-winning developers Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] of The Vale Niseko fame for the strategic development of flagship Rusutsu Resort.
The first phase of development is valued at circa USD 200 million and includes luxury hotel The Vale Rusutsu and a bespoke onsen and spa facility. Additional phases scheduled for release in 2018 will include new retail and entertainment developments and further hotel facilities, estimated at circa USD 500 million.
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Monday, November 20, 2017
CALVIN KLEIN, INC. ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY RETAIL EXPERIENCE WITH AMAZON FASHION
NEW YORK, Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], and Amazon Fashion today announced the CALVIN KLEIN X Amazon Fashion holiday retail experience, available for customers to shop now through December 31st. The experience will include pop-up shops in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as an online brand store on Amazon.com/mycalvins.
The holiday retail experience is a first between Amazon Fashion and CALVIN KLEIN, and will include exclusive styles available only to Amazon customers at the pop-ups and the online brand store. The pop-ups will be located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood and in the city of Santa Monica in Los Angeles. Each location will sell CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR products, including men’s and women’s underwear and loungewear offerings, while the online CALVIN KLEIN brand store will offer an expanded selection of both CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN JEANS product.
”We are proud to collaborate with Amazon Fashion on this exciting retail concept,” said Cheryl Abel-Hodges, head of Calvin Klein Underwear and President, The Underwear Group of PVH. “It is our goal to deliver an immersive and content-driven shopping environment to the consumer, and we are thrilled to introduce this experience to CALVIN KLEIN and Amazon shoppers, both online and offline, just in time for the holiday season.”
Visitors to the pop-up shops will be able to easily purchase by scanning a bar code in the Amazon App and having their items delivered to their home, or they can purchase in-store. Fitting rooms will contain Amazon Echo devices, which will allow shoppers to ask Alexa various questions about the CALVIN KLEIN product and experience, control lighting features, and play music of their choice.
Both pop-up shops will feature areas aimed to engage and entertain customers. Customization stations will allow shoppers to have their purchased CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR items personalized with special embroidery. Content creation spaces will encourage shoppers to create their own unique, sharable social media clips. Lounge areas will connect shoppers between the bi-coastal shops via video calling on the Amazon Echo Show, allowing them to interact and share exciting content in real time.
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The holiday retail experience is a first between Amazon Fashion and CALVIN KLEIN, and will include exclusive styles available only to Amazon customers at the pop-ups and the online brand store. The pop-ups will be located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood and in the city of Santa Monica in Los Angeles. Each location will sell CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR products, including men’s and women’s underwear and loungewear offerings, while the online CALVIN KLEIN brand store will offer an expanded selection of both CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR and CALVIN KLEIN JEANS product.
”We are proud to collaborate with Amazon Fashion on this exciting retail concept,” said Cheryl Abel-Hodges, head of Calvin Klein Underwear and President, The Underwear Group of PVH. “It is our goal to deliver an immersive and content-driven shopping environment to the consumer, and we are thrilled to introduce this experience to CALVIN KLEIN and Amazon shoppers, both online and offline, just in time for the holiday season.”
Visitors to the pop-up shops will be able to easily purchase by scanning a bar code in the Amazon App and having their items delivered to their home, or they can purchase in-store. Fitting rooms will contain Amazon Echo devices, which will allow shoppers to ask Alexa various questions about the CALVIN KLEIN product and experience, control lighting features, and play music of their choice.
Both pop-up shops will feature areas aimed to engage and entertain customers. Customization stations will allow shoppers to have their purchased CALVIN KLEIN UNDERWEAR items personalized with special embroidery. Content creation spaces will encourage shoppers to create their own unique, sharable social media clips. Lounge areas will connect shoppers between the bi-coastal shops via video calling on the Amazon Echo Show, allowing them to interact and share exciting content in real time.
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Saturday, November 18, 2017
"MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOHOKU" CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED AS PART OF GOVERNMENT'S "NEW TOHOKU" PROJECT AIMED TO PROMOTE TOURISM IN TOHOKU
TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ --
- Campaign Seeks to Boost Introduction of "Muslim-Friendly" Hotels and Restaurants in Six Prefectures of Tohoku, and Provide "Omotenashi (Japanese-style Hospitality)" as Competitive as on Japan's "Golden Routes" -
The Reconstruction Agency is developing a "New Tohoku" Project to promote tourism in Tohoku. As part of the project, SUNNY SIDE UP Inc. started the "MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOHOKU" campaign on November 1 and is operating the "MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOHOKU" PR (public relations) Japan representative office.
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- Campaign Seeks to Boost Introduction of "Muslim-Friendly" Hotels and Restaurants in Six Prefectures of Tohoku, and Provide "Omotenashi (Japanese-style Hospitality)" as Competitive as on Japan's "Golden Routes" -
The Reconstruction Agency is developing a "New Tohoku" Project to promote tourism in Tohoku. As part of the project, SUNNY SIDE UP Inc. started the "MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOHOKU" campaign on November 1 and is operating the "MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOHOKU" PR (public relations) Japan representative office.
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AICB, ACI-FMAM LAUNCH ENHANCED FINANCIAL MARKETS CERTIFICATE
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) and the ACI-Financial Markets Association of Malaysia (ACI-FMAM) launched the newly enhanced Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate, a professional requirement for dealers and brokers employed in licensed financial institutions and money broking firms.
In a statement today, AICB said the certification aimed to ensure the Malaysian financial markets have competent and proficient practitioners with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity to grow the industry.
The certification covers a variety of essential topics related to the Regulatory Framework and Structure of the Malaysian financial markets, money market, foreign exchange market, risk management and basic derivatives.
AICB Chief Executive Officer, Prasad Padmanaban, said the certificate would contribute to raise the bar for professional standards and enhance the skills of the dealers and traders.
“The enhanced certificate reflects our commitment to ensure that the qualification remains current and is aligned with the growing changes in the financial markets landscape.
“Furthermore, with the introduction of the additional learning support introduced for the enhanced certification, we hope to provide candidates with a greater learning experience and assure a sustainable supply of qualified and skilled talent for the future,” he said.
AICB said the number of graduates for this certification has steadily increased to 2,062.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement today, AICB said the certification aimed to ensure the Malaysian financial markets have competent and proficient practitioners with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity to grow the industry.
The certification covers a variety of essential topics related to the Regulatory Framework and Structure of the Malaysian financial markets, money market, foreign exchange market, risk management and basic derivatives.
AICB Chief Executive Officer, Prasad Padmanaban, said the certificate would contribute to raise the bar for professional standards and enhance the skills of the dealers and traders.
“The enhanced certificate reflects our commitment to ensure that the qualification remains current and is aligned with the growing changes in the financial markets landscape.
“Furthermore, with the introduction of the additional learning support introduced for the enhanced certification, we hope to provide candidates with a greater learning experience and assure a sustainable supply of qualified and skilled talent for the future,” he said.
AICB said the number of graduates for this certification has steadily increased to 2,062.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, November 17, 2017
BNP PARIBAS AND GTS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
BNP Paribas to Leverage GTS’ Trading Technology to further improve pricing to clients in the secondary market for U.S. Treasuries
This Strategic Collaboration Marks a New Era for Banks and Electronic Market Makers NEW YORK, Nov 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BNP Paribas, a leading European provider of banking and financial services, and GTS, a New York-based global electronic market maker, today announced a strategic collaboration marking a new era for banks and electronic market makers. This collaboration will enable BNP Paribas to leverage GTS’ trading and technology capabilities with the goal of providing BNP Paribas’s clients with deeper liquidity, tighter spreads and further improved pricing in the US Treasuries secondary market. BNP Paribas, with its strong presence in corporate and institutional banking and its top-ranked position in a number of fixed income and equity markets, and GTS, with its technology and electronic market making capabilities, will leverage their respective strengths to continue to develop the collaboration. Under terms of the strategic collaboration, BNP Paribas will seek to improve the client experience by providing improved pricing in the secondary market for US Treasuries by the addition of GTS liquidity into its pricing framework. A dedicated team from both firms will leverage a mutually developed technology platform that seeks to provide BNP Paribas with access to greater liquidity, thereby enabling the bank to offer improved execution quality for clients as they trade directly with BNP Paribas. Olivier Osty, Executive Head of Global Markets at BNP Paribas, said: “The US is an important market for BNP Paribas, and we are fully committed to expanding our capital markets franchise by focusing on our clients and their demand for improved liquidity and better transparency. This innovative collaboration with GTS illustrates how we work with firms that are experts in financial technology to enhance our client offering across the Bank’s value chain. It is an important step in our ambition to become a leading digital capital markets house in the financial services industry.” http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=30577 |
SUNDANCE ENERGY AUSTRALIA LIMITED SCHEDULES THIRD QUARTER 2017 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
DENVER, Nov 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sundance
Energy Australia Limited (ASX:SEA) (NASDAQ:SNDE) (“Sundance” or the
“Company”), a U.S. onshore oil and gas exploration and production
company focused in the Eagle Ford in South Texas, announced it will host
a conference call to review third quarter results.
Date: Australia: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – United States: Monday November 20, 2017
Time: Australia: 10:00 AM AEDT – United States: 4:00 PM MST
Australian participants Toll Free dial-in: 1 80 0005 989
Australian (Sydney) Local dial-in: 2 82 239 773
Hong Kong Participants Toll Free dial-in: 800 966 253
Hong Kong Local dial-in: 3011 4522
Singapore participants Toll Free dial-in: 800 852 6412
Singapore Local dial-in: 6622 1010
USA participants Toll Free dial-in: (844) 831 3022
Webcast Link: http://www.sundanceenergy.net/events.cfm
All participants will be asked for their full name and company when joining the conference call.
About Sundance Energy Australia Limited
Sundance Energy Australia Limited (“Sundance” or the “Company”) is an Australian-based, independent energy exploration company, with a wholly owned US subsidiary, Sundance Energy Inc., located in Denver, Colorado, USA.
The Company is focused on the acquisition and development of large, repeatable oil and natural gas resource plays in North America. Current activities are focused in the Eagle Ford. A comprehensive overview of the Company can be found on Sundance’s website at www.sundanceenergy.net.
For more information, please contact:
Date: Australia: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 – United States: Monday November 20, 2017
Time: Australia: 10:00 AM AEDT – United States: 4:00 PM MST
Australian participants Toll Free dial-in: 1 80 0005 989
Australian (Sydney) Local dial-in: 2 82 239 773
Hong Kong Participants Toll Free dial-in: 800 966 253
Hong Kong Local dial-in: 3011 4522
Singapore participants Toll Free dial-in: 800 852 6412
Singapore Local dial-in: 6622 1010
USA participants Toll Free dial-in: (844) 831 3022
Webcast Link: http://www.sundanceenergy.net/events.cfm
All participants will be asked for their full name and company when joining the conference call.
About Sundance Energy Australia Limited
Sundance Energy Australia Limited (“Sundance” or the “Company”) is an Australian-based, independent energy exploration company, with a wholly owned US subsidiary, Sundance Energy Inc., located in Denver, Colorado, USA.
The Company is focused on the acquisition and development of large, repeatable oil and natural gas resource plays in North America. Current activities are focused in the Eagle Ford. A comprehensive overview of the Company can be found on Sundance’s website at www.sundanceenergy.net.
For more information, please contact:
United States
Eric McCrady, Managing Director
Tel: +1 (303) 543 5703
Australia
Mike Hannell, Chairman
Tel: +61 8 8363 0388
SOURCE : Sundance Energy Australia Limited
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