CYBERRATINGS.ORG GRANTS ‘AAA’ RATING FOR SANGFOR NGAF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 (Bernama) -- Sangfor Technologies via Sangfor NGAF was recently granted AAA rating in CyberRatings.org’s 2021 Enterprise Firewall + SSL/TLS Product Ratings.

Sangfor NGAF is the world's first AI-enabled and fully integrated NGFW (Next Generation Firewall) + WAF (Web Application Firewall) with all-around protection.

It is an end-to-end comprehensive Enterprise Firewall Protection solution, designed to protect users from internal, external and future threats updated regularly to keep the network safe.

According to a statement, Sangfor NGAF provides the best of breed protection and efficiency, achieving the highest security effectiveness score at 99.7 per cent.

“Sangfor’s security effectiveness was outstanding, with 264 out of 264 evasions and 2,325 out of 2,331 exploits blocked,” said chief executive officer CyberRatings.org, Vikram Phatak.

Phatak added high customer satisfaction made Sangfor products a serious alternative to more established vendors.

CyberRatings.org provides unbiased ratings, technical reports and industry analysis for a multitude of cybersecurity technologies.

-- BERNAMA

OAG TO PROVIDE IATA CUSTOMERS WITH MARKET’S RICHEST, FRESHEST SCHEDULES DATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 (Bernama) -- OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight has agreed a partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA), to provide schedule and reference data via its new cloud platform. 

As part of the strengthened partnership between the two aviation leaders, OAG will also provide IATA with a customised version of its market-leading Analyzer tool which will be offered as part of a bundle alongside Airport IS and other existing tools in the future.

Built on the Snowflake cloud platform, the supply of reference and schedules data provides customers with the richest and freshest version of schedules data available in the market.

In a statement, OAG’s Chief Executive Officer Phil Callow said: “Our high-quality, flexible and creative technology enables us to adapt to ongoing market volatility by delivering the optimal version of our data directly in the hands of our customers.”

“Our deeper partnership with IATA and investment in our new cloud platform are the latest steps in our ongoing journey to empower the industry with best-in-class data and tech,” added Callow.

“The combined IATA and OAG offerings enable airports to operate more intelligently and efficiently while navigating one of the most unpredictable periods in our industry’s lifetime,” said Director Aviation Data at IATA, Charles de Gheldere.

The multi-year partnership officially went into effect on Jan 1, marking the start of a developing relationship with the two organisations.

-- BERNAMA

RAJANT ENTERS STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH RUSSIA’S COMPTEK

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 (Bernama) -- Rajant Corporation, the provider of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Russia’s CompTek, the leading Russian reseller of network and telecommunication equipment.

According to a statement, this partnership represents Rajant’s further investment in Eastern Europe and CIS to increase support of machine-to-machine connectivity and mobility in markets like open-pit mining, underground mining, indoor warehousing, ports, and other industrial markets.

“Russia has a vast, high tech economy and CompTek is keenly focused on providing their channel partners with value-added solutions within their portfolio to support emerging IIoT networking demands,” said Rajant’s Sales Director Eastern Europe and CIS, Marcin Kusztal.

“With Rajant, CompTek has what their telecom operators, systems integrators, application developers, and resellers in more than 100 cities in Russia and the CIS have been looking for, creating favourable conditions for its partners’ business development.”

Meanwhile, CompTek’s head of sales Nikita Ivanov said: “As companies try to digitalise most processes to evolve their overall productivity, Rajant solutions are vital for them. We are happy to be partnered with Rajant.”

With Rajant, customers can rapidly deploy a highly adaptable and scalable network that leverages the power of real-time data to deliver on-demand, mission-critical business intelligence.

-- BERNAMA

KIOXIA LATEST NVME™ SSDS NOW AVAILABLE ON SUPERMICRO PCIE® 4.0 SERVER, STORAGE PLATFORMS

KIOXIA CM6, CD6 Series PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSDs (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 25 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation’s lineup of KIOXIA CM6 and CD6 Series PCIe® 4.0 NVM Express™ (NVMe™) enterprise and data center solid state drives (SSDs) have gained compatibility approval with Super Micro Computer Inc (Supermicro)’s PCIe® 4.0-based platforms.

This includes a wide range of enterprise-ready rackmount systems encompassing Ultra, WIO, BigTwin, FatTwin, SuperBlade, 1U/2U NVMe™ all flash arrays, GPU accelerated systems and SuperWorkstations.

According to a statement, users are moving to NVMe™ SSDs to address the demands of enterprise performance requirements, cloud-based data center architectures, and performance-centric and latency-sensitive applications.

At the center of this movement is heightened demand for NVMe™-based storage where PCIe® 4.0 is the latest performance upgrade, and Kioxia’s CM6 and CD6 Series SSDs are delivering these enhanced capabilities.

While NVMe™ SSDs are penetrating server platforms at an increased pace, interoperability between the two cannot be taken for granted.

Kioxia’s commitment to bringing innovations to customers includes ensuring that the customers’ data storage will work as expected, and Kioxia collaborates with suppliers like Supermicro to ensure proper operation and full functionality.

-- BERNAMA

Jellyfish Fuels Global Expansion With New Digital Capabilities Via 5-Company Acquisition

 

Rob Pierre, Chief Executive Officer, Jellyfish (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Jellyfish, the digital marketing partner to the world's leading brands including Samsung, Uber and Spotify, has announced the acquisition of five companies — each a known leader in the digital space.

Jellyfish’s rapid expansion comes against a backdrop of consolidation and challenges in the traditional agency sector as the company’s capabilities lie in helping brands during their digital transformation journey.

According to a statement, the Jellyfish expansion follows previous acquisitions with a significant investment from Fimalac Group in 2019.

Jellyfish Chief Executive Officer, Rob Pierre said: “Coming off a year of unprecedented disruption and transformation in digital marketing, Jellyfish continues to grow worldwide.”

The company enters new markets of Australia and Mexico and increases its presence in France, Brazil, and the US — adding new capability and talent globally, with focus on content creation and localisation, e-commerce, creative, and data optimisation.

“These acquisitions are key in driving prominence and growth in the marketplace and we believe nothing is impossible or beyond the reach of our clients,” said Pierre.

Jellyfish represents a new kind of digital business, where agency services are combined with consultancy, training, and cutting-edge technologies to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients.

-- BERNAMA

KLEENSO EXPANDS E-COMMERCE PRESENCE WITH OFFICIAL SHOPEE STORE

SUBANG JAYA, Selangor, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Users of rapidly growing homegrown cleaning solutions brand Kleenso, can now look forward to greater ease in obtaining their favourite products with the opening of the company’s official store on Shopee.

Kleenso Resources, which manufacturers, markets and sells a variety of cleaning and disinfecting solutions for household and commercial use, believes that the opening of its store on Malaysia’s leading e-commerce platform will enable its customers from across the country to purchase its products with greater convenience.

KLEENSO EXPANDS E-COMMERCE PRESENCE WITH OFFICIAL SHOPEE STORE

ABC Corporation 3D printer sales partner for ExOne in South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 -- ABC Corporation is now an authorised channel partner to sell ExOne industrial solutions in South Korea.

This follows an announcement via a statement by The ExOne Company, the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology. “There is so much possibility in creating sand cores and molds for complex castings that we are thrilled to welcome ABC Corporation into our distribution network,”said ExOne Vice-President (Asia), Ben Leung. “ABC’s foundry experience will help ExOne reach the local market to share the many benefits incorporating sand binder jetting into their business models.” ExOne’s patented binder jet 3D printing process transforms powdered materials — metal, sand or ceramic — into highly dense and functional precision parts or tooling at high speeds. An industrial printhead selectively deposits a binder into a bed of powder particles, creating a solid part one thin layer at a time, just like printing on sheets of paper. Sand 3D printing can help reduce turnaround times from weeks and months to just days. The technology is viewed as a production method that increases the sustainability of casting with high levels of material recyclability, low waste, reduced scrap through improved mold quality, and the ability to consolidate and lightweight parts. -- BERNAMA

MALAYSIAN STARTUP WISE RESPONDS TO TRANSFERWISE'S REBRANDING TO WISE

BANDAR SUNWAY, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- WISE AI Sdn Bhd would like to congratulate TransferWise Malaysia Sdn Bhd on the appointment of Lim Paik Wan as the local country manager.

WISE AI is a digital identity startup providing eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) solutions for those looking to digitalise and streamline their customer onboarding process.

TransferWise is a UK-based online money transfer service provider aimed at helping users manage their international currencies cheaply, quickly, and transparently.

MALAYSIAN STARTUP WISE RESPONDS TO TRANSFERWISE'S REBRANDING TO WISE

VIVOCOM CEO UPBEAT ABOUT GROUP'S PROSPECTS WITH SELF-IMPOSED THREE-YEAR MORATORIUM

Caption: Vivocom Group CEO Dato’ Seri Chia to transform Vivocom into a behemoth Conglomerate in the foreseeable future. Confident share price will perform well for shareholders with long term staying power as Vivocom’s fundamentals can only get better over time.

VIVOCOM CEO UPBEAT ABOUT GROUP'S PROSPECTS WITH SELF-IMPOSED THREE-YEAR MORATORIUM

SYNERGY-INUBE PARTNERSHIP OFFERS NEW DIGITAL, E-INSURANCE ENABLERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb.19 (Bernama) -- SYNERGY Strategic Solutions Limited has announced a strategic partnership with iNube Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, expanding current offering with niche digital products and micro-insurance platforms that enables e-insurance.

According to a statement, SYNERGY Strategic Solutions Limited is a leading Hong Kong-based provider of digital consulting & insurtech solutions in the APAC region.

The partnership also brings new products and off-the-shelf solutions to Insurance companies across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand.

Through this partnership, the companies are expecting to grow their revenues between 20 to 30 per cent on an incremental basis over the next five years.

SYNERGY’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Pradeep Satya, said: “As our clients develop new distribution channels, especially affinity and e-commerce, we intend to co-create best in class solutions and eagerly look forward to being partners in creating value for our clients.”

Commenting on the partnership, CEO of iNube Software Solutions Vinodkumar A Iyer said through this partnership, iNube would leverage opportunities to strengthen presence in the Asian market and explore new customers for the suite of Digital Insurance Solutions.

iNube Software Solutions is a leading provider of digital Insurance solutions.

-- BERNAMA

EXPEREO ACQUIRES VIDENS IT SERVICES, ENHANCES MULTINATIONAL ENTERPRISE CAPABILITIES

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 19 (Bernama) -- Expereo – a managed Internet, Cloud access and SD-WAN solutions provider - has acquired Videns IT Services, bolstering its network transformation and management capabilities for multinational enterprise customers.

Based on a statement, Videns IT Services is a network independent managed services provider, delivering fully managed SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).

Acquiring Videns will strengthen Expereo’s SD-WAN offering with deep sector experience and know-how in leading SD-WAN and SASE solutions, adding depth and breadth to its nextgen global network and cloud access solutions.

Expereo’s Chief Executive Officer, Irwin Fouwels, said: “Videns cuts through the hype, walks the talk, based on a wealth of experience and customer use cases; a great fit in every aspect with Expereo”.

“Joining Expereo will enable us to further invest and scale the development of class leading SD-WAN and SASE solutions with our technology partners, continuing to service our customers with best practice expertise throughout their network transformation journey,” said Videns’ Managing Director, Ruud van Straaten.

Expereo is the trusted partner of 30 per cent of Fortune 500 companies and powers enterprise and government sites worldwide, helping to enhance every business' productivity with flexible and optimal Internet performance.

-- BERNAMA

UNISYS JOINS LENOVO’S PARTNER ECOSYSTEM, SUPPORTS IOT SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Unisys Corporation has announced that Unisys has joined Lenovo’s partner ecosystem to support Lenovo's Internet of Think (IoT) Solutions, including ThinkIoT Back to Work Solutions and Smarter Store Solutions.

According to a statement, the solutions were designed to help businesses safely return to offices and make shopping in-stores safer during and after the coronavirus pandemic.

Unisys will support the Lenovo solutions with a set of Digital Workplace Services including pre-deployment, deployment, maintenance and lifecycle management supply chain services to customers globally. 

The engagement – designed to support Lenovo customers in more than 100 countries – builds on an established relationship under which Unisys provides field engineering support to Lenovo customers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Unisys’ Digital Workplace Services senior vice-president and general manager, Leon Gilbert, said: "COVID-19 forced many businesses and retailers to rapidly adopt remote working and service delivery, and as they plan for the long-term they need to be able to offer a safe return to their premises for both their employees and customers, remotely and on-site.”

“Unisys and Lenovo are aligned in the critical role of emerging technology such as IoT to create a safer, smarter and more productive workplace," added Gilbert.

-- BERNAMA

NIPPON EXPRESS EARNS HIGHEST RATING IN CDP'S SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT RATING

 TOKYO, Feb. 19, 2021 /Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/ -- 

Nippon Express Co., Ltd. has earned the highest rating of "A" in the Supplier Engagement Rating released by CDP, an international NGO engaged in researching and disclosing environmental information on companies and cities.
 
Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202102171154-O2-9VRSP4gE
 
Image:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/
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CDP, one of the rating agencies most trusted by investors for environmental evaluations, is a non-profit organization whose primary activities entail requesting, on behalf of institutional investors and major purchasing organizations worldwide with a keen interest in environmental issues, that companies and local governments disclose information on their climate change and water security measures as well as their approaches to addressing environmental issues such as forest conservation, and promoting these efforts by doing so.
 
Nippon Express regards "responsibility for the global environment" as a critical issue deserving high priority. It has been actively disclosing relevant information and collaborating with its value chain in joint distribution and modal shifts, and its efforts have been well-received.
 
The Nippon Express Group will continue making active contributions to resolving environmental issues while meeting the expectations of all stakeholders globally as it seeks to become a "logistics company with a strong presence in the global market."
 
Related information
- CDP Supplier Engagement Rating:
https://www.cdp.net/en/research/global-reports/transparency-to-transformation
 
- Nippon Express's approaches to environmental issues:
https://www.nipponexpress.com/about/csr/report/
 
Nippon Express website: http://www.nipponexpress.com/
 
Official LinkedIn Account: NIPPON EXPRESS GROUP
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
 
 
Source: Nippon Express Co., Ltd.

"AMAN RESIDENCES, TOKYO" AND NEW "JANU TOKYO" HOTEL BRAND HIGHLIGHT TORANOMON-AZABUDAI URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Mori Building and Aman Resorts conclude partnership for major development in heart of Tokyo 

TOKYO, Feb 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mori Building Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading urban landscape developer, announced today that it will partner with Aman, the operator of diverse world-class luxury hotels and resorts, in the Toranomon-Azabudai Urban Redevelopment Project, a massive urban renewal undertaking that will revitalize a large area of central Tokyo when completed in 2023. The two main outcomes of the partnership will be the branded residence Aman Residences, Tokyo and luxury hotel Janu Tokyo, Aman’s sister brand, marking the debut of the Janu brand in Japan.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: 
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210217006076/en/

Shingo Tsuji, President and CEO of Mori Building, said: “Tokyo must add to its magnetic power if it is to succeed in its competition with the world’s greatest cities. Mori Building is joining hands with Aman, which operates diverse world-class resorts, to provide a world-leading residential environment and hotel unlike anything ever seen in Tokyo, where people will achieve harmony with nature as well as connect with and inspire others through creativity. By realizing this new form of ‘urban wellness,’ Mori Building will enhance Tokyo's magnetic power.”

Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of Aman and Janu, said: “Launching our first urban Aman Residences in Japan is a milestone moment in the history of Aman and speaks to our brand’s close relationship and symbiosis with this country and its incredibly special culture. Working with leading developers Mori Building, and being part of the Toranomon-Azabudai project, will enable us to bring to life Aman’s fifth development within Japan, this time offering a permanent sanctuary for owners as well as exclusive access to the Aman lifestyle. Furthermore, it will provide the setting for Janu Tokyo. In this hub of culture and art, we want to connect guests to the heart of this vibrant community and offer a chance for creative expression.”

Aman Residences, Tokyo — incomparable urban residential experiences

Aman Residences, Tokyo will be located on floors 54–64 of the 330-meter A District Tower, will offer 91 hotel-branded residences with exclusive services, including a residents-only Aman Spa (some 1,400 m²). Aman’s signature hospitality—both warm and unassuming—will enable residents to enjoy extraordinarily peaceful lifestyles while overlooking the vibrant Tokyo metropolis. The Tower’s sophisticated architectural design is the masterful work of Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects (USA) and interior design has been crafted by Yabu Pushelberg (Canada).

Janu Tokyo — Aman’s sister brand debuts in Japan

Aman’s luxury hotel brand Janu will make its Japan debut with Janu Tokyo on floors 1–13 in the B-2 District Tower. The hotel is designed by Denniston (Malaysia) under the leadership of Jean-Michel Gathy. In addition to approx. 120 luxury rooms, all offering excellent views of a central square filled with lush greenery, Janu Tokyo will boast Japan’s largest spa (some 3,500 m²) with spa treatment and a fitness center, six restaurants, and a cafe and bars for leisure and business gatherings. Janu Tokyo will welcome guests from around the world.

About Aman

Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private home. The first, Amanpuri (place of peace) in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept and, since then, Aman has grown to encompass 33 exquisitely serene hotels and resorts in 20 destinations across the world, with a further seven under construction. The next Aman to open will be Aman New York. In 2020, a new hotel brand, Janu - meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit was unveiled. Janu offers a unique take on hospitality where genuine human interaction, playful expression and social wellness are at the core of the experience. Janu aims to bring balance to the head and heart and rekindle the soul. Janu launches with three forthcoming hotels which are already under construction: Montenegro (2022), Al Ula in Saudi Arabia (2022) and Tokyo (2023), as well as a robust pipeline of future hotels.

About Mori Building

Mori Building is an innovative urban developer based in Tokyo. The company is committed to maximizing the magnetic power of cities by creating and nurturing safe, sustainable and cosmopolitan urban centers based on its unique Vertical Garden City concept of high-rise centers for business, education, leisure and residence. The concept is applied in the company’s many leading-edge projects, including ARK Hills, Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills in Tokyo and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Mori Building is also engaged in real estate leasing, project management and consultation. Please visit www.mori.co.jp/en

Related Links

Press release “Mori Building Unveils Massive Urban Regeneration Project In Central Tokyo” published on August 22, 2019:
https://www.mori.co.jp/en/img/article/190822.pdf

Toranomon-Azabudai Project Fact Book:
https://www.mori.co.jp/en/projects/toranomon_azabudai/img/fact_book.pdf

Toranomon-Azabudai Project Image Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5akVE7tWOto&feature=emb_logo

http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=39349

SOPHI.IO NAMED A WORDPRESS VIP FEATURED TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

 TORONTO, Feb 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WordPress VIP, the leading provider of enterprise WordPress, has added Sophi.io, an artificial intelligence system by The Globe and Mail, to its prestigious Technology Partnership program. Sophi joins a small group of enterprise technology companies serving VIP clients, and is the first partner to provide AI-powered automated content curation in addition to their predictive analytics and paywall solutions.

“We’re excited to welcome Sophi to the growing ecosystem of enterprise integrations available to WordPress VIP customers,” said Nick Gernert, CEO of WordPress VIP. “Content is the heart of enterprise growth, and our partners are key players enabling publishers and marketers to create meaningful customer experiences with powerful storytelling tools.”

WordPress VIP provides a fully managed WordPress cloud platform for scale, security, performance, and flexibility, as well as end-to-end guidance and hands-on support. Some of their enterprise clients include Capgemini, Facebook, Microsoft, and News Corp, among others. 

Greg Doufas, CTO at the Globe and Mail, said “We’re excited to bring Sophi to all WordPress VIP users. Content publishers are exactly who Sophi was developed for. This partnership will allow Sophi to transform the way content publishers do business, and how their readers are served their most valuable content - where and how they are most receptive to it. We look forward to a strong relationship with WordPress VIP.”

The award-winning Sophi suite of solutions was developed by The Globe and Mail to help content publishers make important strategic and tactical decisions that transform their business. It is a suite of ML and NLP-powered tools that includes Sophi Automation for content curation, Sophi for Paywalls, and Sophi Analytics – a decision-support system for publishers.

Key criteria for technology partners include clear product expertise and innovative go-to-market strategies. VIP vets every partner to identify companies with a proven track record of successful and forward thinking implementations of WordPress integration at scale.

For more information about Sophi’s partnership with WordPress VIP, please visit https://wpvip.com/partner/sophi.

About Sophi.io

Sophi.io (https://www.sophi.io) was developed by The Globe and Mail to help content publishers make important strategic and tactical decisions. It is a suite of AI-powered tools that includes Sophi Automation and Sophi for Paywalls as well as Sophi Analytics, a decision-support system for content publishers. Sophi is designed to improve the metrics that matter most to your business, such as subscriber retention and acquisition, engagement, recency, frequency and volume. Sophi also powers automated laydown of print newspapers and ePapers.

About WordPress VIP

WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress. VIP’s platform provides enterprise-grade digital marketing and publishing platforms with WordPress at their core. VIP supports flagship digital marketing platforms for some of the best-known brands, including Capgemini, Hachette Book Group, and Facebook. Our digital publishing clients span the media landscape, from focused outlets such as Quartz, TechCrunch, and FiveThirtyEight to some of the biggest publishers and sites in the world, like News Corp, Rolling Stone, and Abril. 

With its unparalleled power, flexibility, and interoperability, WordPress is the best digital experience solution at scale. Together with VIP’s expert support, best-in-class infrastructure, and exceptional partner network, it’s an unbeatable combination.


Media Contact
 
Jamie Rubenovitch
Head of Marketing, Sophi.io,
The Globe and Mail
jrubenovitch@globeandmail.com 

SOURCE : The Globe and Mail