Friday, June 29, 2018

MOBILEIRON MODERNIZES MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION FOR THE CLOUD

MobileIron Authenticator is the next step toward simple and smart security for modern work

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- MobileIron (NASDAQ:MOBL), the secure foundation for modern work, today announced the addition of MobileIron Authenticator to its comprehensive MobileIron Access cloud security solution. MobileIron Authenticator is a new mobile application that allows organizations to verify a user’s identity using the phone as a second factor of authentication.

Passwords are failing

According to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, compromised credentials are the top cause of reported data breaches. The best solution is to move beyond passwords, as MobileIron already does with seamless single sign-on for trusted devices and apps. But when that is not possible because of legacy devices or untrusted environments, many organizations look to multi-factor authentication (MFA) as additional evidence to confirm a user’s identity. Traditional MFA, however, uses hardware tokens that are easily lost or software tokens that require inconvenient activation through QR codes. Neither of these is an ideal user experience.

MFA must be simple and smart

MobileIron Authenticator is differentiated from existing MFA solutions because it provides a one-touch set-up process for end users, leverages smartphones instead of hardware tokens, and integrates MFA into a comprehensive security workflow that establishes not just user trust, but also device and app trust.

“MFA is often a silo in a company’s security workflow, a separate solution that requires custom integration and creates frustration for end users,” said Vijay Pawar, VP of product management at MobileIron. “MobileIron Authenticator integrates MFA into the broader security workflow and simplifies adoption by end users.” 

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Fusionex provides data technology for Asian Education Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Fusionex, a data technology provider has rolled out a data analytics solution for an institute of higher learning in Asia to elevate its market intelligence by accurately determining market demand.

The data management solution captures information from online interactions on the client's web portal to accurately discern student interest, course relevance and potential roadblocks against enrolment.

Fusionex revamped the client's web portal and transforming it into an intelligent data gathering platform capable of tracking user data, a statement said.

The web portal could measure how each user uniquely interacts with it and produces insights from the data to form a true 360-degree view of each customer.

It can also determine which pages failed to capture user interest, causing them to drop off from the web portal.

The client could also monitor patterns of visit to their web portal via social media platforms such as Facebook as well as from online ads, giving the client a better understanding of their sales conversion rates and return on advertising investment.

Fusionex Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Teh said: "We are delighted to deploy this robust data management solution as we look forward to it generating powerful insights for the client."

He added the client will be able to create relevant targeted offerings for prospective students and for students to find the most suitable courses that match with their individual talents and interests.

Fusionex will be advancing the client's online visibility and presence via search engine optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence and search engine marketing techniques.

More details on www.fusionex-international.com.

-- BERNAMA

Kony named leader among top Digital Experience Development Platforms vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Kony Inc -- a digital experience development platform and application company -- was named as leader among the top Digital Experience Development Platforms vendors by independent research firm, Forrester Research Inc.

Chairman and chief executive officer at Kony, Thomas E. Hogan said the company is committed to setting the pace for next-generation digital innovation by helping customers successfully accelerate their digital strategy.

"We believe Forrester´s rigorous evaluation and recognition of Kony as a leader among the top Digital Experience Development Platforms vendors is a strong validation of this commitment, " he added.

In The Forrester Wave: Digital Experience Development Platforms, Q2 2018 report, Forrester researched, analysed and scored nine most important vendors based on a comprehensive 33-criteria evaluation of current offering, strategy and market presence using surveys and scenario-based demos.

Kony has achieved the highest score in ‘Current Offering´ for the developer experience and integrated portfolio offerings criteria, along with highest possible score in the product vision, road map, planned enhancements and supporting products and services criteria, a statement said.

The report includes Kony´s understands on the importance and urgency of moving to a platform-driven approach to building digital experiences which drives the company´s strong vision and road map.

Kony is a recognised industry leader among digital experience development platform providers. It helps organisations of all sizes stay ahead by accelerating their digital success. More information at www.kony.com.

OAG launches annual customer council in Beijing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- OAG, a global provider of digital flight information has launched its new OAG Customer Council initiative at the 2018 China Roundtable in Beijing recently.

The OAG Customer Council is an elite invitation-only forum that meets annually in a different gateway city to discuss strategic aviation industry opportunities and challenges.

Customer Council comprises of a small group of key opinion leaders in aviation, travel and tourism and education. After the meeting, each participant receives quarterly updates to evaluate new OAG concepts and product prototypes.

OAG in a statement said some of the key issues discussed were the easing of the "one route, one airline" policy, the impact of Beijing New Airport opening and technological influences in the travel ecosystem.

Beijing was chosen as China is on course to become the world's largest air market. The country is a regional leader in Asia Pacific for air passenger growth, airport and route development and adoption of new travel search and booking technologies.

China has become the fastest growing market for OAG, which delivers more than 54 million dynamic flight status updates yearly.

Chief Product Officer for OAG, Vipul Nakum said: "These high-level meetings in strategic global cities will help to deepen our relationships with key figures in the aviation and travel and tourism sectors, share exclusive insights and enable our customers to influence our product development strategy."

With offices situated in the UK, USA, Singapore, Japan and China, OAG provides accurate, timely and actionable information and applications across the travel sector to the world's airlines, airports, government agencies, aircraft manufacturers, consultancies and travel related companies.

More details on www.oag.com.

--BERNAMA 

OpenX expands presence to Southeast Asia with new office in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- OpenX -- a leading independent advertising technology provider -- announced the opening of a Singapore office to expand its Asia Pacific presence to Southeast Asia and further expansion into Australia's market.

Mobile and in app engagement dominate in Southeast Asia and will further accelerate the company's growth in markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam where mobile will comprise the majority of all digital ad spend by 2021.

Co-founder of OpenX, Jason Fairchild said the company look forward to support the leading content creators and app developers throughout the region to grow their businesses with the highest quality and innovative advertising technology solutions.

Singapore's office which will serve as a regional hub for the company as its business continues to experience strong international growth with expansion to Southeast Asia will supplement its presence in other Asian markets especially Japan, a statement said.

OpenX continues investment in APAC with expansion into Australia's market as it experienced recent momentum in Japan with 52 per cent year-over-year growth in revenue, hiring of a new senior business leader and the doubling of publisher partnerships in the region.

OpenX powers highly relevant advertising at global scale by delivering quality and value to brands, publishers and consumers across every type of connected screen and ad format. More information at www.openx.com.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

THE NEW DIGITAL WORKPLACE DIVIDE: SINGAPORE'S SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL WORKPLACES DRIVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND TALENT RETENTION WITH POSITIVE IMPACTS ON THE BOTTOM LINE

SINGAPORE, 27 June 2018 /Medianet-AsiaNet/
 
-- Singaporeans see Artificial Intelligence and IoT as key to their future
 
The key to keeping digital workers productive and engaged and retaining top talent? Arm them with up-to-date technology, according to a new study by Unisys Corporation (http://www.unisys.com/) (NYSE: UIS) that explores the importance of deploying current and future digital capabilities in the workplace.
 
The New Digital Workplace Divide: Why a Technology-Enabled Workplace is Critical to Business Success surveyed 1,003 adults in Singapore (April 2018) and found a significant "digital divide" between employers based on the technology their employees use in their jobs– "technology leaders" and "technology laggards".  The study examines the human impact of new digital workplace trends.
 
Key highlights from the Singapore results:
- Technology laggards breed employee frustration and attrition- 56 percent of Singaporeans working for technology laggards feel negative toward their employer- 40 percent saying the technology they use at work makes them feel frustrated with their employer and 16 percent say that it makes them want to work elsewhere.
- Devices are the biggest pain point for workers at technology laggard organisations- 42 percent of digital workers in technology laggard organisations complain they are held back from being more productive by outdated devices, compared to only 22 percent at technology leader organisations.
- Singapore is doing better than the global average, but work remains to be done– Only 35 percent of Singaporeans describe their employer as being ahead of their competitors in their use of technology "leaders" which is higher than the global average of 31 percent; however, still represents a little more than one-third of workers.
- Security needs to be a priority in Singapore- The "Bring Your Own Device" to work movement, allows greater access to company information and brings with it potential security risks. Seventy percent of digital workers in Singapore say they download apps and websites not supported by their organisation's IT group because they are "better than what my company provided" or "their company did not provide an alternative." This compares to the global average of 63 percent. Additionally, 77 percent of digital workers in Singapore admit to using workarounds that bypass security protocols– six percentage points higher than the global average.
 
The survey also found that 72 percent of Singaporeans digital workers use laptops (compared with 56 percent globally) and 71 percent have the ability to work remotely (versus 60 percent globally). Fifty-five percent of digital workers use their personal smartphone for work, indicating there is a clear appetite to for technology that allows them to be more mobile.
 
"The research underscores how the digital workplace encompasses a wide ecosystem of people, culture, technology and processes– it's not just about how up to date your IT is or whether you can log in from home," said Mr Leon Sayers, Consulting Practice Lead, Unisys Asia Pacific. "How you work defines your workplace– and vice-versa. To achieve successful digital transformation employers must take a holistic approach to organisational change."
 
The Correlation between Technology, Productivity and the Bottom Line While many business leaders know that unhappy employees cost them money, many would be shocked at how high that cost actually can be. Organisations who invest in employees have 4.2 times the average profit of those who do not.[1] And the impact on the bottom line to replace a salaried employee is commonly predicted six to nine months' salary on average[2].
 
"The cost of not engaging employees in the workplace has real consequences. Personal productivity is a key motivator that not only impacts an employee's ability to do their job efficiently, but also how engaged and committed they are to their employer. Designing and implementing an effective digital workplace requires effective organisational change management and consultation to ensure employees have the right technology to do their jobs, and they are comfortable using it," said Mr Sayers.
 
Impact of emerging technologies in the workplace– friend of foe? Singaporean employees predict Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of  Things (IoT) as having the greatest potential to improve the working environment in the next five years. Such enthusiasm is tempered- 55 percent of employees at technology leader organisations believe their job could be done entirely by machines in the next five years (ahead of the 44 percent globally).
 
"AI benefits sectors with clear decision protocols such as credit card application assessments. Whereas industries that rely on workers being able to monitor situations in the field, such as social workers or police, will benefit from IoT. Employees should not fear these powerful emerging technologies- those organisations who modernise their technology and business processes in the right way will be best positioned to lead. Technology innovation will enhance the workplace, with humans and machines working together to increase productivity," said Mr Sayers.
 
Download the full reports of Singapore and global results or details on the research methodology here:
http://outreach.unisys.com/DigitalWorkplaceDivideSingapore?src=pr.
 
Download the New Digital Workplace Divide infographics and other information here:
https://www.unisys.com/digitalworkplacedivide/singapore.
 
[1] Harvard Business Review: Why the Millions We Spend on Employee Engagement Buy Us So Little
(https://hbr.org/2017/03/why-the-millions-we-spend-on-employee-engagement-buy-us-so-little)
[2] PeopleKeep: Employee Retention - The Real Cost of Losing An Employee
(https://www.peoplekeep.com/blog/bid/312123/employee-retention-the-real-cost-of-losing-an-employee)
 
About Unisys
Unisys is a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions for the most demanding businesses and governments on Earth. Unisys offerings include security software and services; digital transformation and workplace services; industry applications and services; and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. For more information on how Unisys builds better outcomes securely for its clients across the Government, Financial Services and Commercial markets, visit www.unisys.com.sg. Follow Unisys on Twitter (http://twitter.com/UnisysAPAC) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/unisys).
 
Contact: 
Lisa Richardson
Unisys
+61-402-896-829
lisa.richardson@unisys.com
 
 
Unisys and other Unisys products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Unisys Corporation. Any other brand or product referenced herein is acknowledged to be a trademark or registered trademark of its respective holder.
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SOURCE: Unisys Australia

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

GMAC, partners launch 'Study in China' initiative


 
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) partnering 11 business schools in China have launched the 'Study in China' initiative for international students across 20 Belt and Road (B&R) regions.
The initiative enable students to explore opportunities in China and pursue higher education in business-related fields, aims to meet rapidly growing international student demand and makes China a world-class study destination and global hub for business education.
President and chief executive officer of GMAC, Sangeet Chowfla in a statement said the initiative will effectively connect international talent with the right opportunities to excel at China's leading business schools and programs.
The 'Study in China' online portal (www.studyinchinamba.com) - an english-language website -- also launched today allows students to discover more about studying and living in China and offers access to an abundance of information for their China education experience.
GMAC based in USA - a non-profit association of leading graduate business schools -- is also organising a 'Study in China' contest from June 22 to August 31 for participants to submit short essays on reasons to study in China and win a round-trip to China.
It offers in-depth information and insider advice on the schools and programs available, including international program structure, syllabus overview, admission requirements, application times, campus facilities, scholarships and financial aid, a statement said.
Among the top-ranked institutions involved in the partnership are Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China Europe International Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and more.
More information at www.gmac.com.
-- BERNAMA 

WIPRO POSITIONED AS A LEADER IN GARTNER'S MAGIC QUADRANT 2018 FOR ORACLE APPLICATION SERVICES, WORLDWIDE

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., June 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) (BSE: 507685) (NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant 2018 for Oracle Application Services, Worldwide. The report authored by Alan H Stanley, Susanne Matson, Jim Longwood and Allan Wilkins was published on February 28, 2018. 

This Magic Quadrant is focused on the full life-cycle of Oracle application services, spanning across project-based implementation and multi-year application management services (AMS). The report evaluated 19 service providers from across the globe and placed Wipro in the Leaders quadrant. Wipro is positioned the highest for its ‘ability to execute’ among all service providers.

Please click here to view the complete Magic Quadrant report for Oracle Application Services 2018, Worldwide.

Additionally, Wipro has been positioned in the Top 3 for three use cases namely, Implementation services, Management services and Implementation & Management services, in Gartner’s Critical Capabilities report for Oracle Application Services. The report authored by Jim Longwood, Susanne Matson, Alan H Stanley and Allan Wilkins was published on February 28, 2018.

Please click here to view the complete Critical Capabilities report for Oracle Application Services 2018, Worldwide.

Wipro, as an organization, focuses strongly on client experience and satisfaction by measuring and promoting exceptional client interactions. The vision of Wipro’s Oracle ecosystem is to partner with clients in their journey of transforming their business. This is strongly supported by Wipro’s investments in building assets such as ‘Wipro’s Jumpstart kit for Oracle Cloud’ – an array of pre-built processes, accelerators and best practices that enable rapid Oracle Cloud implementation.

Ravi Purohit, Vice President & Global Head – Oracle Service Line, Modern Application Services, Wipro Limited, said, “Wipro’s recognition as a Leader by Gartner for Oracle Application Services is an outcome of our continued leadership in helping our clients achieve the best value from Oracle applications in their digital transformation endeavours. Our strategy of driving digital experiences for our customers, accelerating their business to succeed in an agile market, and simplifying their operations through Smart Applications is enabled by our investments in Oracle Cloud, automation and industry IPs - brought to life through excellence in delivery.”

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) (BSE: 507685) (NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 160,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.

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--BERNAMA

Westinghouse's AP1000 nuclear power plant in Haiyang China begin to load fuel


 
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Westinghouse Electric Company and its customers announced that the Haiyang Unit 1 - the AP1000 nuclear power plant in Haiyang, Shandong Province, China - has begun to load fuel.
Westinghouse' customers include China State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) and Shangdong Nuclear Power Company Limited (SDNPC), a statement said.
Westinghouse president and chief executive officer, José Emeterio Gutiérrez said the Haiyang Unit 1 continues to demonstrate their ability to deliver safe, innovative solutions for power generation.
Earlier this summer, in preparation for fuel load, the Haiyang Unit 1 has completed the necessary testing and regulatory reviews conducted by China's National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) and met all the criteria, confirming the capability of Westinghouse's AP1000 technology.
The plant's start-up process includes the completed testing phase, the currently occurring fuel load, initial criticality and synchronisation to the electrical grid including ascension to 100 per cent power to ensure safe plant operations.
Currently, Westinghouse has six AP1000 nuclear power plants progressing through construction, testing and start-up including four units in China and two units near Waynesboro, Georgia, USA. More information at www.westinghousenuclear.com.
-- BERNAMA