TELEDYNE ANNOUNCES FORGE 5GIGE AREA SCAN CAMERA FAMILY FOR MACHINE VISION

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Teledyne FLIR has announced the Forge 5GigE area scan camera family for machine vision.

Constructed on an all-new modern platform, Forge is designed to provide the richest combination of advanced imaging features in the industry and is engineered to handle the most complex vision system challenges both now and into the future.

Available in Q4, the first models extend the Genie Nano 5GigE sensor offering by integrating 5 to 24 MP Sony Pregius Gen 4 Global Shutter CMOS sensors.

In addition to supporting link speeds of 1, 2.5, and 5GigE, Forge offers burst mode to capture images at speeds up to 10Gb/s into memory. This, combined with a 500 MB image buffer, allows engineers to rapidly capture information in bursts for high-speed applications. It’s Trigger-to-Image Reliability (T2IR) framework giving engineers tools to develop reliable and robust systems faster.

Designed to simplify OEM integration, the Forge feature set includes PoE, strong thermal management, and opto-isolated triggering for streamlined peripherals and easier camera control. System engineers can replace current GigE Vision compliant cameras with Forge cameras to upgrade their system performance without changing their application software.

Additionally, Forge cameras support both Teledyne Spinnaker and Sapera LT SDKs and GigE Vision compliant software packages.

“Forge is the first area scan camera family to harness the combined wealth of customer knowledge and technical expertise from Teledyne FLIR, Teledyne DALSA, and Teledyne Lumenera,” said Sadiq Panjwani, General Manager of Teledyne FLIR IIS in a statement.

The new Forge area scan platform will be featured at the upcoming Vision show in Stuttgart and the week following at the Vision Show in Boston.

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Hytera releases HM6 Series DMR Mobile Radios empowering workforce on the road

 

Hytera Launches HM6 Series DMR Mobile Radios to Empower Workforce on the Road (Photo: Business Wire) 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently expanded its DMR mobile two-way radio portfolio by releasing two new models, HM68X and HM65X.

As part of Hytera’s new generation DMR radio H Series, HM68X/65X are designed to provide reliable voice and data connectivity for workers on the road, no matter they are drivers delivering packages, technicians maintaining electrical lines, or security patrols across campus.

The modular and compact design makes HM6 mobiles easy to install, remove and operate in the vehicle. HM68X is equipped with keys and a transflective display, which is readable both in direct sunlight and under poor illumination. 

HM65X doesn’t have a display or keys on the main unit; instead, it works with a hand-held control head (HHCH), which makes HM65X even more flexible to install under the seat, in the trunk, or anywhere in the vehicle, according to a statement.

In addition, the HM6 series mobiles deliver superb audio in noisy environments. The AI-based noise cancellation filters out echoes and background noises such as horn and engine sounds.

Thanks to the high receiver sensitivity, HM6 mobiles deliver clear and dependable communications even in the area where the signal is unstable or weak. They operate in either analog or digital mode.

For businesses having an analog system in place, the analog/digital compatibility allows smooth migration with minimal disruption. Besides reliable voice calls, HM6 series mobile radios provide various services including text messages, data transmission, and emergency alarm.

More details at https://www.hytera.com/en/home.html

-- BERNAMA

Cloudflare’s offering makes physical security keys most accessible, economical solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Cloudflare Inc has announced a new offering to make physical security keys the most accessible and economical solution for customers to better secure their business and employees.

Cloudflare customers will be able to purchase Yubico’s security keys, the leading hardware security keys and most secure form of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA), at an exclusive “good for the Internet” cost.

“Working with Yubico is just another way we’re trying to make it as seamless as possible to arm our customers with the best Zero Trust security strategy,” said SVP, Emerging Technology and Incubation at Cloudflare, Dane Knecht.

“Being a Cloudflare Zero Trust customer introduces an easy, fast and affordable way to implement security keys in your organisation, and all part of our greater mission to help build a better Internet.”

Meanwhile, Yubico chief executive officer and co-founder, Stina Ehrensvard said: “Today’s attacks require modern MFA. Working with Cloudflare will help get more Security Keys and YubiKeys into the hands of their customers, to deliver on the combination of phishing-resistant MFA and provide peace of mind.”

According to a statement, Cloudflare customers will be able to claim an offer for Yubico’s Security Key Series at highly discounted prices – as low as US$10 – through their Cloudflare dashboard. (US$1 = RM4.635)

Larger organisations using Cloudflare and purchasing a multi-year YubiEnterprise Subscription for YubiKeys will receive a 50 per cent discount off their first year of a 3+ year subscription.

This collaboration aims to make it simple and seamless for organisations of all sizes to acquire, activate, and authenticate with security keys.

With Yubico, Cloudflare is ensuring physical security keys are economical, accessible and simple to use.

More details at www.cloudflare.com.

-- BERNAMA

[INVNT GROUP]™ LAUNCHES HYPNOGRAM™, CREATIVE GLOBAL BOUTIQUE AND STUDIO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™, expands experiential storytelling capabilities with launching of Hypnogram™, a creative global boutique and studio focused on multimedia experiences that span the physical and digital world.

Hypnogram supports brands and organisations by translating ideas and messages into unimagined experiential multi-sensory moments via motion design, tech/art installations, augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality, across public and private spaces, including live shows and product launches.

“This multimedia studio led by CEO Pavel Popov, the visionary ex-managing partner at Radugadesign USA and Radugadesign China, deepens our global expansion strategy, augments our core capabilities, and offers clients end-to-end creative solutions that drive audience engagement through immersive, next-generation multimedia experiences and events,” said INVNT CEO and [INVNT GROUP] COO, Kristina McCoobery.

Meanwhile, Popov said: “Our mission is to become an industry-leading agency in multimedia design. When we combine what hypnogram brings to the table with the incredible, diverse capabilities of [INVNT GROUP], we are able to create added value for our partners around the world.”

According to a statement, Hypnogram is based in the U.S., operates globally, and is actively developing the China market, recently launching two 3D billboard projects commissioned by Vivo, a multinational technology company, and one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in China.

[INVNT GROUP]’s addition of Hypnogram enhances the group’s ability to imagine and fulfill creative, immersive, multimedia spectacles that change the relationship between brands and those who come into contact with them.

[INVNT GROUP] represents a growing portfolio of complementary disciplines designed to help forward thinking brands everywhere, impact the audiences that matter anywhere.

-- BERNAMA

NielsenIQ BASES announces BASES Creative Product AI for product formulations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ BASES, the global leader in new product and innovation development, has announced a breakthrough in how products are tested, screened, and optimized using BASES Creative Product AI.

BASES Creative Product AI was built using over 100 models and algorithms, creating an artifi cial intelligence engine that can predict performance and identify new ways to optimise products.

According to a statement, the launch of BASES Creative Product AI is a significant step forward in the next generation of tools enabling clients to develop exciting new products for consumers.

BASES Creative Product AI was trained using dedicated consumer testing in 35 countries, assessing over 11,000 in-market products to capture consumer liking, sensory profiles, and demographic data. NielsenIQ continues to train BASES Creative Product AI, with new products added to the AI engine weekly.

“BASES Creative Product AI is the biggest advancement in product development in over 60 years,” said Chris Sinclair, Global Head of Product Optimization at NielsenIQ BASES.

“Our clients are discovering new creative ways to improve product formulations that previous research could not. It’s a smarter, agile, cost-efficient, and creative approach to making product formulations that delight consumers.”

BASES Creative Product AI optimisation studies can be run on as few as 20 samples per product tested, saving research and development costs and increasing efficiency while utilising insights from global food and beverage categories. In addition, optimisations can be run for individual products in up to 35 countries, removing the extensive research phase with results in as little as two weeks.

Success in today’s marketplace requires dynamic insights to compete in the fast-paced retail industry. With 40+ years of experience, BASES is the gold standard for conceptualisation, product evaluation, and optimisation.

-- BERNAMA

Chicago O'Hare takes off as No. 1 Most Connected Airport - OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has released Megahubs 2022, the Top 50 most internationally connected airports in the world.

Last updated in 2019, Megahubs provides fresh insight into how ongoing travel disruptions are affecting global connectivity.

“The global market has yet to fully recover post-pandemic. While the U.S. currently dominates due to its strong domestic market, we could see Europe and other global hubs catch up in the next 12 months as the industry works towards a full recovery,” said chief analyst at OAG, John Grant in a statement.

While London Heathrow (LHR) maintained its first-place ranking among European hubs, its global ranking dropped from #1 in 2019 to #22 this year.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) experienced similar drops, falling out of the top 10 to #27 and #30.

U.S. airports dominated the global Megahubs, with Chicago O’Hare (ORD; #1), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW; #2) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL; #3) finishing as the top three most connected airports in the world.

Meanwhile, Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) is the highest ranked non-U.S. Megahub ranking #8, up seven spots from its #15 ranking in 2019.

In addition, the most connected Megahub in Asia Pacific is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) as Hong Kong International Airport dropped out of the Top 50.

More details at www.oag.com.

-- BERNAMA

Families seek premium international education via investment migration - Henley & Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment, has seen a significant increase in enquiries from affluent families looking to access premium international education opportunities for their children via investment migration.

According to a statement, over 70 per cent of the Top 1,000 tertiary institutions ranked in the recent Times Higher Education World University Ranking are in countries that host investment migration programmes, with 18 per cent in the US and 10 per cent in the UK.

Chief Executive Officer of Henley & Partners, Dr Juerg Steffen says securing the best possible education for their children has become a key motivation for investors considering residence and citizenship by investment programme options.

“We predict 2023 is likely to see the largest millionaire migration flows on record with over 125,000 affluent investors and their families on the move.

“Our new Henley & Partners Education division is designed to provide clients with all the support and assistance they need to access the best educational institutions in their new country.”

Meanwhile, Group Head of Education Services at Henley & Partners, John Milne says the firm has engaged a network of specialist consultants in the UK, North America, Australia, and Europe who can offer local expert and impartial advice to global clients.

“Our new team provides school placement and bespoke concierge services such as assistance with obtaining student visas, language lessons, tutoring, entrance exams and childcare.”

Among other countries, Australia currently offers four visa streams under its Business Innovation and Investment Program, while its Global Talent Independent Program provides a fast track pathway to permanent residence for highly skilled executives, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

-- BERNAMA

Hitachi Metals Ltd announces change of trade name

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Hitachi Metals Ltd (the Company) announced it has been resolved at the board of directors’ meeting that the Company’s trade name be changed.

The above-stated change of trade name will be made on the condition that the takeover bid by K.K. BCJ-52 for which a public release was issued, is carried out successfully, and a subsequent range of procedures necessary for the change of the trade name, including partial revision of the Articles of Incorporation, are completed.

According to a statement, the new trade name is Proterial Ltd.

The Company has its origin in Hitachi Ltd, which was founded in 1910, and was spun off into an independent company in 1956. Since its original foundation, the Company has grown by providing the society with many unique products developed with its high technological capabilities.

After a successful implementation of the Takeover Bid, the Company will accelerate its efforts toward further reform and growth in cooperation with the new capital partner, aiming to become a company “leading sustainability by high performance.”

Taking an opportunity afforded by the planned capital reorganisation, a step for its second independence, the Company will change its name to one befitting the new start for growth.

Thinking behind the company name, “Proterial” reflects the essence of its corporate philosophy, which consists of three elements, namely Mission; Vision; and Values. It combines “pro-” with the word “material.”

“Pro-” represents its “three pros”: Professional; Progressive; and, Proactive, while “Material” refers to the high-performance materials that its original technologies produce and which underpin the three pros.

The trade name of the Company’s group companies whose current name includes “Hitachi” will be changed on Jan 4, 2023 in principle. However, some will be changed by Jan 3, 2023 when appropriate, or later than Jan 5, 2023.

-- BERNAMA

Vietnam’s branded residences attract international buyers - Masterise Homes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- It is great news for Druce - the international sales agency of Grand Marina, Saigon and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Hanoi.

Both developed by Masterise Homes with services provided by Marriott International, the two projects have seen strong buyer interest from Asian and European markets, according to a statement.

This is not the first time Vietnam attracted foreign buyers in the branded residence sector. In 2021, Masterise Homes partnered with Asia Bankers’ Club to launch Grand Marina, Saigon in Hong Kong which also had great sales results amidst the global pandemic.

These continuous successes highlight the great demand for investment properties in Vietnam and the confidence international buyers have for residences affiliated with Marriott International brands.

The dual – branded Grand Marina, Saigon brings to Ho Chi Minh City’s coveted District 1 branded units from two Marriott International brands – JW Marriott and Marriott.

Overlooking the northern banks of the Saigon River, this trophy asset fuses uncompromising quality and world-class Italian fitouts complemented by the dedicated services and signature amenities from JW Marriott and Marriott.

In 2021, Marriott International’s milestone branded residential project - Grand Marina, Saigon signified international confidence in the country’s strong fundamentals – and its significance on the global real estate map.

As Marriott announced plans to expand its portfolio fourfold in Vietnam over the next few years, it continues its vote of confidence in both Vietnam’s positive economic development and the branded residence sector.

-- BERNAMA

Kioxia unveils industry’s first 2TB MicroSDXC memory card working prototypes

Kioxia Corporation: Industry’s First 2TB microSDXC Memory Card Working Prototype (Photo: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, has announced the industry's first 2 terabyte (TB) microSDXC memory card working prototypes.

Using its innovative BiCS FLASHTM 3D flash memory and an in-house designed controller, basic functions of the KIOXIA 2TB microSDXC UHS-I memory card working prototypes were confirmed in the microSDXC standard’s maximum density.

As the data recording capacity of smartphones, action cameras, and portable game consoles continues to increase, the need for ultra-high capacity SD memory cards to store all of this data has never been higher.

The SD Association’s SDXC specification has supported memory cards up to 2TB for more than a decade – but 2TB cards have not been successfully manufactured until now, according to a statement.

Designed using the company’s proprietary manufacturing technology, the KIOXIA 2TB card working prototypes are built by stacking sixteen 1 terabit dies of 3D flash memory and achieve a maximum thickness of 0.8 mm at the die mounting area.

This makes them well-suited to high-capacity data recording applications.

Mass production of the KIOXIA 2TB microSDXC memory cards is scheduled to begin in 2023.

-- BERNAMA

51Talk to explore, revolutionise malaysian online english education market and industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Marking the official entry of 51Talk into the Malaysian market, 51Talk is set on the path to exploring and revolutionising the Malaysian online English education market and industry.

Positioned in a prime location on the highways of Selangor, Malaysia, a series of billboards highlighting “One-on-One English Courses with Foreign Teachers” attracts attention from afar.

According to a statement, 51Talk entered the Malaysian market in March 2020, when the world was plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic with face-to-face classes suspended as a result.

Leveraging the mode of “Internet + Education”, 51Talk uses a network cable and a screen to develop a new online mode for teaching English.

51Talk selects quality teachers worldwide to implement immersive one-on-one classes taught by foreign teachers.

Not only can these classes effectively create an immersive English environment and enhance students’ English communication skills by enabling students to come into contact with foreign teachers at an early age, they can also encourage students to speak and communicate with others, as well as improve their English accent, pronunciation and thinking skills.

To help students acquiring good verbal communication skills and attain better academic results, 51Talk adopts a short, high-frequency and effective method by setting the duration of a class at 25 minutes.

This along with pre-reading, post-class review, tests and extended reading, to ensure students gain and absorb all the knowledge learnt from class for better results.

Looking forward, 51Talk will continue to expand in the Malaysian market so that all Malaysian users are able to benefit from quality online English education.

-- BERNAMA

Arm declares new Board members, new Chief Financial Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Arm has announced the appointment of new Board members Karen Dykstra, former Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of AOL and Jeff Sine, Co-Founder and Partner of Raine Group, effective immediately.

These highly qualified leaders bring a diverse range of expertise to Arm as the company prepares for a potential public listing.

In a statement, Arm Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rene Haas said: “I extend a warm welcome to Karen and Jeff, both exceptional business leaders who will bring a depth and breadth of experience to the Arm Board.”

Arm also announced the appointment of Jason Child as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Child, who has more than 30 years of experience in leadership at high growth companies and scaling global finance functions, will join Arm on Nov 2 and lead the company’s global finance and IT organisations, reporting to Haas.

Haas said, “Jason is an experienced leader in global finance and technology. His extensive experience in financial management at public companies and IPO execution will be invaluable in preparation for a potential public listing. I look forward to working with him as part of the Arm leadership team as we continue to define the future of computing, built on Arm.”

Child, who most recently served as senior vice-president and CFO at Splunk from 2019, will replace current CFO Inder Singh who will remain at Arm in an advisory role and assist in the transition through November before moving to a new opportunity.

Dykstra previously served as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of AOL, a web portal and online service provider. She is currently a director on the boards of VMware and Gartner, and has also served on the boards of Boston Properties, Crane and AOL.

Sine is the Co-Founder and Partner of The Raine Group, a global merchant bank focused on technology, media and communications. Currently, he serves on the boards of many Raine portfolio companies and subsidiaries, among others.

-- BERNAMA

Actylis debuts to offer highly flexible, customised solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Actylis, a leading global manufacturer and sourcing expert of critical raw materials and performance ingredients for the life sciences and specialty chemicals markets, has made its debut.

Chief Executive Officer of Actylis, Gilles Cottier said: “Actylis unites multiple industry specialists with a wide range of capabilities into a new, global enterprise with a unique hybrid approach that is greater than the sum of its parts.

“This consolidation enables us to offer customers across diverse locations and industries highly flexible, customised solutions addressing their specific needs, while assuring reliable on-time delivery of the high-quality ingredients essential to their success.”

According to a statement, the new company combines Aceto and 10 industry specialists into an integrated global ingredient powerhouse.

Actylis (“Ac-till-iss”) is the culmination of an ambitious initiative launched several years ago to address the major unmet need for better and more dependable access to critical raw materials and performance ingredients essential for the manufacture of highly regulated products in key industries.

To achieve this goal, Actylis has integrated leading specialty ingredient manufacturing and sourcing companies, including A&C, A&C Bio Buffer, Aceto, Biotron Laboratories, Cascade Chemistry, Finar, Inter-Actifs, IsleChem, Pharma Waldhof, Syntor Fine Chemicals and Talus into one company.

Their breadth of capabilities enables Actylis’ unique hybrid manufacturing and sourcing model, which provides key benefits to its customers in high-growth end markets, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, cosmetics, nutrition and specialty chemicals.

With over 75 years of manufacturing and sourcing experience and a portfolio of GMP and non-GMP manufacturing facilities across multiple regions, Actylis offers customers the flexibility to choose from a wide range of individualised solutions, all backed by the same world-class quality, supply chain reliability and regulatory expertise.

More details at www.actylis.com.


-- BERNAMA

Gradiant bags awards from Real Leaders and Great Place To Work

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global solutions provider and developer for cleantech water, has been named 7th in the world in the Real Leaders ECO Innovation Awards 2022 for companies creating positive environmental impact.

The company also received a Great Place to Work award for its Singapore regional headquarters and Global Technology Labs, according to a statement.

“Our awards from Real Leaders and Great Place to Work are a testament to the innovation culture and sustainability impact of Gradiant,” said Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gradiant, Anurag Bajpayee.

“This status reaffirms our position as an employer of choice, creating differentiation and a positive work experience for our teams across the world. We look forward to furthering our workplace culture and employee experience efforts using the data from the Great Place to Work survey.”

The Real Leaders ECO Innovation award honours companies applying innovative environmental solutions for the greater good. It is an annual global ranking of companies that drive environmental impact in all major sectors of the economy.

Gradiant ranked 7th in the world for its proprietary Carrier Gas Extraction (CGE) technology that was used to deliver sustainable water solutions for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical brand owner in Singapore.

Meanwhile, Gradiant Singapore was named a Great Place to Work for 2022 to 2023, chosen from anonymous employee surveys.

Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting firm, and its certification process considers more than 60 elements of the overall job experience.

Eighty per cent of employees at Gradiant say it's a great place to work, compared to only 53 per cent of employees at a typical Global company.

More details at www.gradiant.com.

-- BERNAMA

Gas, renewable energy integration to hasten asia's energy transition - Black & Veatch

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- As Asia races to expand its variable renewable energy generation, more integration of generation, transmission and distribution technologies will be required to balance electric grids, enhance energy security and reach decarbonisation goals.

“Rising demands from intensive power users like data centres and the electrification of transportation are increasing the load burden and profiles on Asia’s grid,” said Black & Veatch’s Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Narsingh Chaudhary.

“The electric industry can accelerate Asia’s energy transition by deploying existing and emerging decarbonisation, hydrogen, renewable and energy storage solutions.”

According to the Black & Veatch 2022 Asia Electric Report, senior industry executives viewed the integration of renewable energy into grid systems as the biggest challenge facing Asia’s electric industry.

One in four industry respondents revealed they were not confident in the performance and resilience of their transmission and distribution systems.

Additionally, top threats to providing reliable service to customers were cited as underinvestment in transmission and insufficient energy storage.

According to a statement, approximately half of survey respondents said they believed that over the next five years there would be “more investment” in gas or LNG-to-power facilities combined with carbon capture.

Meanwhile, separately, 46 per cent of respondents believed gas-fired generation would remain an important part of the grid beyond 2035.

Black & Veatch is a 100-per cent employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a more than 100-year track record of innovation in sustainable infrastructure.

-- BERNAMA

HYTERA RELEASES NEW GENERATION COMPACT DMR REPEATER HR65X

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has recently added another member to its Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) portfolio by releasing HR65X Compact DMR Repeater.

As Hytera’s second repeater following the debut of Hytera’s new generation DMR, H Series, in 2021, HR65X is designed to offer an agile way to establish, expand or enhance the coverage of a two-way radio system.

According to a statement, compact and lightweight, HR65X can be flexibly mounted to the wall or carried around in a backpack with tailored accessories.

With the minimum requirement for on-site installation conditions, HR65X allows the communication connection anywhere it’s needed; the repeater is available in two versions: 25W high power version with an attached fan and 10W low power without a fan.

From the single-site DMR conventional system for low-rise buildings to IP multi-site system for high-rise buildings, HR65X delivers powerful and stable signals to every corner of the venue.

Designed to operate with AC power or an optional battery, HR65X keeps working in the event of a power outage. When it connects to the AC power supply, the battery works as a backup.

In case of an outage, the 12.5Ah battery is ready to support up to nine hours of 10W operation and up to four hours of 25W operation. This power backup solution reduces the capital investment and maintenance manpower for adding UPS power equipment.

HR65X operates in analog mode, DMR mode, or dynamic mixed digital/analog mode, which can ensure that the existing analog radios continue to be connected to the new DMR network and thus protect customers’ previous investment to the greatest extent.

-- BERNAMA

AIST holds 4th RD20 conference beginning Oct 4 in Tokyo

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 4th RD20," from Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2022, as part of Tokyo GX Week organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

The conference aims to quickly realise a carbon-neutral society through international joint projects such as solar power generation and hydrogen, and creation of human resource development plans.

According to a statement, The 4th RD20 consists of Technical Session on Oct 4, and Leaders Session on Oct 6.

The Technical Session has three parallel themes, namely Theme 1: Hydrogen Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno Economic Analysis (TEA); Theme 2: Renewable Energy Generation and Integration; and, Theme 3: Carbon Management.

Meanwhile, The Leaders Session consists of keynote addresses and roundtable discussions. Directors and representatives from various research institutes will discuss an action plan for realising the "Leaders Statement" issued with the agreement of each institute at the 3rd RD20.

Launched in 2019, the RD20 is a framework for international research and development aiming to strengthen international collaboration and promote innovation by leading research institutes in the G20 countries and regions that develop the world's most advanced technologies for achieving carbon neutrality.

The RD20 provides opportunities for participants to exchange R&D activities and experiences. It also serves to deepen and develop new partnerships among relevant industries, academia, and government stakeholders.

More details at https://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html

-- BERNAMA

Akwel declares 2022 half-yearly results

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, the automotive and HGV equipment and systems manufacturer, has published its 2022 half-yearly results.

In the first half of 2022, AKWEL posted a consolidated turnover up by five per cent on a like-for-like basis, while global vehicle production has remained down over the period, according to a statement.

In a market that remains widely disrupted by supply limitations, the Group has achieved strong growth in North America (+18.4 per cent).

The half-year results have been affected by the significant price inflation undergone by raw materials, components, energy, transport, and labour. These rises are partially and gradually reflected in sales prices.

Free cash-flow generation was €16.9 million compared to €44.4 million in the first half of 2021. The Group’s net cash position at June 30, 2022 was €105.7 million, compared with €98.2 million at Dec 31, 2021. (€1 = RM4.430)

As part of the transition to new electric- or hydrogen-powered vehicles, AKWEL also develops structural components for electric vehicles, with examples including electronic modules, battery pack interiors, EV flaps, service battery casings, and cable ducts.

In a global automotive market that continues to be very turbulent, AKWEL confirms its forecast of moderate turnover growth for the 2022 financial year, with the third quarter expected to bring good performance.

Operating in 20 countries across every continent, AKWEL employs 9,700 people worldwide.

-- BERNAMA

Investopia organises New Economies Talks at SALT New York 2022

 

Photo during Investopia Talks at SALT New York 2022 (Photo: AETOSWire)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Global investors and business leaders discussed emerging investment opportunities in new economic sectors in the Middle East during a session organised by Investopia, the global investment platform, on Sept 13, during SALT New York 2022.

“Investopia hosted a global talk in New York, after the talks it hosted in Mumbai, New Delhi, Rabat, and Geneva,” said Investopia Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Naser Al Zaabi in a statement.

“Investopia aims to drive global investments in new economic sectors, hence its session during SALT is very important as it engages with a diverse spectrum of global investors and policy makers looking for opportunities in new economies.”

Meanwhile, the head of IFC’s office in the United Arab Emirates, Sufyan Al Issa said: “The Middle East is bursting with opportunities for investors in a range of industries, from tech to finance to renewable energy. IFC has been investing in the region for decades and we’ve seen firsthand the value that exists there.”

The session was titled “Investing in the Middle East: Investment Strategies and Sectors of the Future”.

The session discussed how the Middle East emerges as a stable region full of opportunities driven by its young and dynamic population, a strong focus on innovation and new economic sectors, and ambitious government projects and initiatives.

It also discussed how global investors are going about investing in the Middle East, the key sectors to watch in the coming few years, as well as the role Investopia plays in creating global investment opportunities focused on new economies.

-- BERNAMA

TELEDYNE FLIR UNVEILS VIZOR 5GIGE AREA SCAN CAMERA FAMILY FOR MACHINE VISION

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Teledyne FLIR has announced the Vizor 5GigE area scan camera family for machine vision.

“Vizor is the first area scan camera family to harness the combined wealth of customer knowledge and technical expertise from Teledyne FLIR, Teledyne DALSA, and Teledyne Lumenera,” said General Manager of Teledyne FLIR IIS, Sadiq Panjwani.

“It is designed from the ground up to empower systems engineers to quickly develop highly reliable and competitive products.”

Constructed on an all-new modern platform, Vizor is designed to provide the richest combination of advanced imaging features in the industry and is engineered to handle the most complex vision system challenges both now and into the future.

According to a statement, available in Q4, the first models extend the Genie Nano 5GigE sensor offering by integrating 5 to 24 MP Sony Pregius Gen 4 Global Shutter CMOS sensors.

System engineers can replace current GigE Vision compliant cameras with Vizor cameras to upgrade their system performance without changing their application software. 

Vizor is ideal for high-speed applications in factory automation for electronics inspection, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and for sports analytics and virtual reality motion capture.

Like all Teledyne FLIR machine vision cameras, Vizor features a compact form factor for easy integration, all-metal body with three-year warranty, and both rich online resources, and access to our world-class technical support team.

-- BERNAMA

TSING HUA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PREPARATORY OFFICE OPENS IN TAOYUAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Tsing Hua University Hospital Preparatory Office was officially opened in the Xinkong Building on Aug 20, at the Taoyuan Metro Corporation’s Qingpu Depot, which is one MRT station away from the site where the Hospital will be built.

According to a statement, NTHU and the Taoyuan City Government have already signed a letter of intent outlining their plan to jointly establish a world-class medical centre that will serve the local community.

The plan also includes assistance in the training of bilingual teachers and support for science education and experimental education at Taoyuan’s kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools.

The Preparatory Office was officially inaugurated by Taoyuan City mayor Cheng Wen-tsan and NTHU president W. John Kao. Mayor Cheng has played a key role in the early stages of the Hospital project. 

The Hospital is expected to become a leading centre for the development of advanced cell regeneration technology.

Kao said this was a very important day for NTHU, in that the school had its sights set on medical education, and now the dream had finally come true.

Kao also noted that this year could be seen as the “year of medicine” at NTHU, since the first batch of medical students had recently been enrolled.

The Hospital will be located near the Hengshan Station (A16) of the Airport MRT line, on a parcel of land provided by Taoyuan City.

NTHU senior vice-president Lyu Ping-chiang said that the BOT agreement will be finalised by year-end, and that construction would start next year, soon after the parcel is transferred. The Hospital is expected to be completed by the end of 2027 and opened in 2028.

The Hospital will initially have 200 general acute care beds, plus an intensive care unit, a respiratory care unit, negative pressure isolation rooms, and a psychiatric unit for both inpatients and outpatients, all of which will be gradually expanded over a number of years.

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iDA Singapore's Retail Ambassador Program to address retail talent shortage

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- In July, iDA Singapore (iDA’SG), the Singapore branch of World Mode Holdings (WMH), a Japanese group that provides diverse solutions to the fashion and beauty industries, began to hire retail professionals and develop their skills through a unique training programme to counter the human resource challenges facing ASEAN companies and job applicants in the retail industry.

The Retail Ambassador Program was launched to connect professional retail staff with various companies in a flexible way that meets job requirements, such as length of employment, skill set and experience as a full-time employee.

According to a statement, the target of its initial recruitment drive is 1,000 workers, though the programme is intended to be expanded based on feedback from companies and job applicants.

The rise of e-commerce in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and the return of foreign workers to their home countries have further exacerbated the shortage oftalent in the retail industry. For staff, this has meant being exposed to an unstable employment environment while also receiving good benefits.

iDA’SG has launched the Retail Ambassador Program to address the issues that arise from these practices. Through this initiative, iDA’SG hires staff looking forwork in the retail industry and develops their skills through a unique training programme. By simply issuing a request to iDA’SG, companies can secure the most suitable human resources for their working environment, without needing to conduct their own recruitment processes.

In Japan, iDA has served more than 1,200 clients, including luxury brands, and 280,000 registered candidates over 20 years. Many customers and job applicants are already taking advantage of this programme.

iDA’SG believes in continuous learning and skills development and has developed a number of educational courses on topics such as beauty, personal development and visual merchandising to ensure our responsiveness to the ever-changing retail industry.

These training programs develop the skills of professional retail staff, enabling them to be Retail Ambassadors who can be assets to their workplaces from day one and contribute to an improvement in customer service.

For more information, visit: http://rap.ida-sg.com/

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CLOUDFLARE MAKES R2 STORAGE AVAILABLE TO ALL; PROVIDES DEVELOPERS EASY AND SCALABLE STORAGE WITHOUT THE EGRESS FEES

Now generally available for developers looking to focus on innovation rather than worrying about the cost of storing and accessing data

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the security, performance, and reliability company helping to build a better Internet, today announced that Cloudflare R2 Storage, the distributed object storage that eliminates egress costs, is now generally available. Cloudflare R2 Storage offers a better way for developers to store and access everything they need. Whether it's storage for large media files, logs, or delivery of web assets, Cloudflare R2 offers flexibility with zero egress fees. R2 gives developers both an S3-compatible API, making for seamless migration and a powerful integration with Cloudflare Workers, Cloudflare’s highly scalable serverless computing platform. Developers can focus on innovating—building the applications and websites they need—instead of worrying about high storage costs or vendor lock-in.

“Egress fees are nothing but a tax on developers, stifling innovation and creativity. We are redefining the standard of how developers work with object storage, allowing them to focus on innovation, rather than the costs of accessing their data. That is why R2 Storage will never have egress fees,” said Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. “Cloudflare’s mission is to help build a better Internet, which means we're focused on making the Internet faster, safer, and also more affordable for everyone. We have been blown away by the initial interest in R2 Storage, and we encourage any developer that wants a better type of storage to sign up and switch to R2 today.”

In order to build websites and applications, developers need a place to store large amounts of unstructured data, photos, videos, and graphics that is quickly and easily accessible. However, many cloud providers today charge increasingly egregious bandwidth pricing for developers to access their data, resulting in unnecessarily expensive cloud storage, vendor lock-in, and an inability for developers to easily use the data they have stored. Cloudflare R2 Storage frees developers from this vendor lock-in with automatic migration of data from S3-compatible services to Cloudflare’s highly performant, object store—minus the egress fees. 

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TRILLIANT IMPLEMENTS WIRELESS WATER METERING SOLUTION IN CANADA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Trilliant, a leading international provider of solutions for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), smart grid, smart cities and IIOT, has announced the successful implementation of a wireless water metering solution in Canada, confirming its position to support challenging metering projects where strong, reliable connectivity is required.

Provident, an energy services and submetering company in the Greater Toronto Area specialising in the multi-residential market, selected Trilliant’s Smart Water solution for a project in Toronto, Ontario, that required a basement metering solution for a number of townhomes.

The installation of utility meters can often be a complex process with many considerations, including supply chain challenges, wiring of equipment and other factors.

The Provident project uses Trilliant technology to enable the connection of water meters to a water meter interface unit (MIU), which can be programmed to interface with any available meter across a multitude of brands. The access point reads the MIUs wirelessly, eliminating the need to run wires through floors and walls.

“In utilising Trilliant’s technology in buildings, customers can count on reliable connectivity without the overhead chatter and power consumption typical of other RF devices. Battery-powered devices ease installation and support a multitude of meter choices, putting customers like Provident in full control of their assets,” said Steven Lupo, Managing Director, Canada at Trilliant in a statement.

“Trilliant’s solutions are easy to deploy in residential and commercial developments, and can provide connectivity for not just water metering, but also for electrical and thermal applications, all while reducing or eliminating the overhead costs, risks, and maintenance that come with wired installations.”

Meanwhile, Provident Energy Management Inc President, Ralph Simone adds: “Provident is committed to providing the very best in service to our customers.

“To do so, we rely on cutting-edge technology and solutions like Trilliant’s Smart Water platform to enable our business.”

The solution for Provident was deployed on Trilliant’s AMI platform, ideally suited for hard-to-reach and battery-sensitive devices. Trilliant’s Smart Water solution is a key part of Trilliant’s smart building initiative and is revolutionising connectivity in buildings while empowering building owners to better manage infrastructure without intrusive wired installations.

For more information, visit www.trilliant.com.

-- BERNAMA

Axi declares significant overhaul to Introducing Broker program

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Global FX and CFD broker, Axi has announced a significant overhaul to its Introducing Broker (IB) program, with a more flexible structure that focuses on building stronger relationships and helping partners grow their client referral business sustainably and profitably.

The revised structure will initially be rolled out to partners in the Asia region who will benefit from an improved rebate allocation, the ability to earn rebates on all account types and products, new trading products, reduced spreads on a range of existing products, the availability of leverage up to 1:1000 and additional earning potential via a second-tier of sub-Introducing Brokers.

In a statement, Axi Chief Commercial Officer Louis Cooper said: “The Axi Partner team has listened closely to what traders and referrers want in today’s market, and I believe we’ve delivered a highly compelling package that builds on the superior service we offer clients, differentiates us from our competitors and reflects what partners truly need to achieve long-term sustainable growth.”

The new structure is centred around clearly defined tiers that offer flexibility to earn rewards based on the volume of referrals made. As a partner refers more clients and the total trading volume increases, they become eligible for greater rewards.

“Fundamentally, our business is built on having an exceptional trading service that offers clients everything they need to gain an edge in the markets. With that firmly in place, we have the ability to grow and nurture very strong relationships through our IB program.

“We have a magnificent team dedicated to supporting our partners to achieve their ambitions as referrers, and we’ll reward them very well when they do.

“We’re interested in building genuine partnerships that are mutually beneficial, and that’s what we’re delivering now and into the future.”

With a greater public awareness and interest in cryptocurrencies and other crypto assets, Axi has taken this opportunity to help its referral partners by expand its existing product range to 77 cryptocurrency CFDs, with full volume profile data streaming through the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) trading platform.

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Nikkiso Clean Energy and Industrial Gases Group announces reorganisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a part of the Nikkiso Co Ltd (Japan) group of companies, has announced the reorganisation of its Integrated Cryogenic Solutions Unit (ICS).

According to a statement, as the result of both ICS’ growth and tremendous market opportunities in renewable and green energy, ICS will now split into two Functional Units effective Oct 1, 2022.

The new “Nikkiso Fueling and Solutions” Unit will continue driving the business growth in hydrogen fuelling market, natural gas fuelling market, skid-mounted system, and turnkey systems.

Mike Mackey (currently Senior Vice President of ICS) will be President of Nikkiso Fueling & Solutions. All current ICS staff and facilities will remain part of this new Unit.

Meanwhile, the new “Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects” (NESP) Unit will expand the Group’s offerings to provide turnkey solutions for energy infrastructure including geothermal plants, compressed hydrogen distribution systems, energy recovery solutions, and offshore marine fuelling systems.

Joseph Pak (current president of ICS) will serve as President of NESP. Nikkiso Expander Application Technique (NEAT) department, headed by Dr Reza Agahi, will be part of the NESP unit.

With these changes, Nikkiso continues their commitment to be both a global and local presence for their customers.

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China (Yunnan) Pilot Free Trade Zone attracts foreign investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- China (Yunnan) Pilot Free Trade Zone located in Yunnan Province in Southwestern China, has been attracting foreign investors with its proactive policies since establishment in August 2019.

According to a statement, the Yunnan Pilot FTZ is one of China’s first three FTZs located in China's border areas. It consists of three zones, namely the Kunming Zone, the Honghe Zone, and The Dehong Zone.

The Kunming Zone, located in Kunming City, focuses on the development of high-end manufacturing, aviation logistics, digital economy, base for corporate headquarters, and other industries.

Meanwhile, the Honghe Zone, located in Hekou County of Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, focuses on the development of processing and trade, health services, cross-border tourism, and cross-border e-commerce.

The Dehong zone which is located in Ruili City of Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, focuses on the development of cross-border e-commerce, cross-border production cooperation, cross-border finance, and other industries.

Since its establishment, the FTZ has been fuelling the opening-up and development of the entire Yunnan Province. From August 2019 to July 2022, 56,000 new enterprises were set up in the zone, accounting for around 12 per cent of the new enterprises set up in the province during this period.

In recent years, Yunnan has continued to implement policies to boost investment in high-quality industrial development and further increased support for leading industries and new business models.

Looking to the future, Yunnan Pilot FTZ will continue to engage in investment promotion and seek to attract major projects.

It welcomes all foreign investors to explore the many advantages of Yunnan FTZ as a strategic investment site and looks forward to deeper win-win cooperation that can benefit both businesses and the local economy.

-- BERNAMA

Hitachi Energy backs renewable electricity transmission between Canada, New York City

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Hitachi Energy announced it was selected by Transmission Developers Inc, to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC)converter station that is a key part of the transmission solution for the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) HVDC interconnection between Québec, Canada and the New York City metro area, the United States.

The link will enable the delivery of clean, renewable hydropower between Canada and New York, contributing to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), which aims for the state to be powered by 70 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

“HVDC systems have tremendous potential for bringing large amounts of electricity directly into cities, which is essential for securing sustainable and affordable power today and in the future,” said Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business, Niklas Persson.

We are proud to play a crucial role in this very important investment in North Americas transition to renewable energy and carbon neutrality.

According to a statement, CHPE is expected to decrease CO2 emissions by an average of 3.9 million metric tonnes per year, equivalent to removing 44 per cent of passenger vehicles from New York City.

Using Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Light® technology, CHPE will transfer up to 1,250 megawatts of electricity, enough to power one million New York households.

The link will efficiently transmit electricity for more than 600 kilometres (372 miles) underground from Hertel, Canada, through Lake Champlain and the HudsonRiver, to an HVDC converter station in Astoria, Queens.

For the New York site, Hitachi Energy will supply the HVDC Light converter station, that will convert the DC power from Canada to AC power and make it available for the AC grid in New York.

Kiewit, one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction companies, will be responsible for the civil works for the converter station in New York. The collaboration with Kiewit will combine the core competencies of the two companies to deliver a best-in-class solution.

-- BERNAMA

AXI REVEALS RESTRUCTURED PARTNER PROGRAM

Overhauled Introducing Broker program to reward growth

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global FX and CFD broker Axi has announced a significant overhaul to its Introducing Broker (IB) program, with a more flexible structure that focuses on building stronger relationships and helping partners grow their client referral business sustainably and profitably.

The revised structure will initially be rolled out to partners in the Asia region who will benefit from an improved rebate allocation, the ability to earn rebates on all account types and products, new trading products, reduced spreads on a range of existing products, the availability of leverage up to 1:1000 and additional earning potential via a second-tier of sub-Introducing Brokers.

Louis Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer at Axi says, “The Axi Partner team has listened closely to what traders and referrers want in today’s market, and I believe we’ve delivered a highly compelling package that builds on the superior service we offer clients, differentiates us from our competitors and reflects what partners truly need to achieve long-term sustainable growth.”

The new structure is centered around clearly defined tiers that offer flexibility to earn rewards based on the volume of referrals made. As a partner refers more clients and the total trading volume increases, they become eligible for greater rewards. 

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INDIA'S HOMEGROWN AI-ENABLED NETWORK INTELLIGENCE STARTUP APRECOMM SIGNS A DEAL TO GO GLOBAL

^{Pramod Gummaraj, CEO, Aprecomm (Photo: Business Wire)}


BANGALORE, India, Sept 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aprecomm, India’s leading network intelligence company, today announced its partnership with Singapore-based Technology Distribution Specialists (TDS) for distribution of its Network Intelligence technology. As a part of the deal, TDS will be empanelled as one of Aprecomm's official distributor partners. TDS will now be authorized to circulate Aprecomm network intelligence solutions for the communication industry across Asia Pacific region.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005704/en/

 

With this engagement, Aprecomm will be tapping the user base across South-East Asia and Australia-New Zealand regions. Aprecomm AI-enabled products will be revolutionizing network delivery by network service providers including fiber networks, home WiFi and enterprise WiFi networks.

Mr. Pramod Babu, CEO of Aprecomm, said, "We are looking to rapidly increase our global presence and assist service providers in providing Quality Internet services to end customers. We are thrilled to partner with TDS to aggressively expand in South East Asia and Australia New Zealand (ANZ) regions."

"We are happy to onboard Aprecomm into the TDS product portfolio," Sergio Ferreira, Director of Technology Distribution Specialists (TDS), stated. He added that Aprecomm network intelligence services would offer our customers a useful solution in the Wi-Fi, ISP, and TSP spaces. Aprecomm fully embodies the TDS philosophy of producing and supporting high-tech products that meet the unique needs of our customers in SEA and APAC.

With this agreement, Aprecomm will be achieving wider penetration across APAC. TDS will be distributing Aprecomm Virtual Wireless Expert, a quality of experience software among its network of ISPs and channel partners, enabling users from various geographies across APAC region to enjoy enhanced internet experience.

Mr. Guharajan Sivakumar, CTO, Aprecomm, said, "We are excited to see the reception that our Artificial Intelligence based solutions are receiving across geographies and looking to provide enhanced internet experience to Global customers with TDS as our distribution partner.”

About Aprecomm

Aprecomm is an industry game-changer with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) - enabled Software Stack to understand Customer Wi-Fi Experience. Aprecomm patented technology helps in automatically and proactively troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues. This way ISPs and Enterprises will be able to fix them immediately and dramatically minimize down-time. Aprecomm solutions help enterprises, Internet Service Providers (ISP) and Technology Service Providers (TSP) improve their business standards through higher reliability, reduced expenses, and speedy ROI.

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Annabelle Bexiga joins Quantexa board of directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, has announced that Annabelle Bexiga is joining its board of directors.

“Annabelle’s background includes a diverse set of businesses at firms such as JPMorgan Chase, Zoom, and AIG, as well as residential global experience in New York, Singapore, Tokyo, and Boston,” said Chief Executive Officer at Quantexa, Vishal Marria in a statement.

“Annabelle has made a fantastic contribution to Quantexa over the last two years working as an adviser to our business, so we are thrilled that she will be joining our board of directors.”

Bexiga is currently serving as the non-executive director for DWS Group, Stonex Group (SNEX), and Triton International (TRTN).

Prior to her current roles, she served as the CIO Advisor at Zoom with a focus on working with their product development and marketing teams. She also established and chaired Zoom’s Financial Services Industry council.

“I am especially excited to join the board of Quantexa because they truly understand that today in the face of rapidly changing conditions, enterprises need to drive greater accuracy in decisions and innovation with data and analytics technology at the core,” said Bexiga.

Bexiga has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and 11 years in Fortune-100 CIO roles.

As a Board Director, Bexiga brings to Quantexa her operational knowledge, as well as public, private, and non-profit board leadership, and advisement experience.

-- BERNAMA

PUBMATIC ANNOUNCES OPENWRAP MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS GIVE PUBLISHERS MORE CONTROL

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- PubMatic, an independent technology company delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future, has announced a series of major investments in OpenWrap, the company’s unified auction solution for publishers.

Recent enhancements to OpenWrap give publishers, including app developers, increased flexibility and improved performance with omnichannel and platform-specific enterprise-grade developer customisation.

“OpenWrap is first and foremost a performance solution built for publishers and app developers. We know every publisher’s business is different. We believe in open, flexible technology that enables total control and interoperability for every publisher, regardless of their inventory mix or monetisation strategy. 

“Our recent enhancements build on this foundation, delivering higher performance, more nuanced capabilities and richer insights to ensure publishers maximise the value of their inventory and audiences,” said Director of OpenWrap at PubMatic, John Martin in a statement.

As a leading independent wrapper solution globally, OpenWrap gives publishers more control over their programmatic advertising business.

OpenWrap is built on the open-source Prebid codebase, which provides publishers greater control, transparency and innovation. 

With new OpenWrap features, sellers can clearly examine and activate the levers that contribute to delivering incremental performance.

PubMatic has released a suite of enhanced capabilities to create value across web, CTV/OTT and mobile app. All publishers and developers leveraging OpenWrap will now gain yield improvements; upgraded management API; and, enhanced analytics.

Additionally, OpenWrap has released new capabilities that deliver platform-specific benefits including web publishers can now utilise more than 40 Prebid modules to leverage multiple, third-party-developed technology with efficient and unbiased integration.

-- BERNAMA

5G FIXED WIRELESS ACCESS YIELDS US$2.5 BILLION OPERATOR REVENUE BY 2023 - JUNIPER RESEARCH

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Total operator-billed revenue generated from 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services will rise from US$515 million in 2022 to US$2.5 billion next year, according to a new study by Juniper Research. (US$1 = RM4.547)

This staggering growth will be driven by 5G’s advanced network capabilities, such as ultra-low delay and increased data processing to provide connectivity services that were previously unachievable with 4G technology, according to a statement.

FWA includes services that provide high-speed Internet connectivity through cellular‑enabled Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) for uses including broadband and IoT networks.

The research predicts that operators’ 5G FWA revenue will reach US$24 billion globally by 2027. It identified the consumer market as the sector generating the highest revenue for operators; representing 96 per cent of global 5G FWA revenue.

However, it warns that operators must provide a compelling user proposition for FWA solutions through the bundling of services such as video streaming, gaming and smart home security to enrich user experience and gain competitive advantage against incumbent high‑speed connectivity technologies, such as Fibre‑to‑the‑Property (FTTP).

The report also identified private networks as a key monetisation opportunity; offering superior network capabilities over 4G. Smart manufacturing, shipping ports and airports are the key use cases for 5G FWA.

It recommends that operators use 5G FWA to facilitate the last mile-solution by treating the relationship between FWA and fibre networks as wholly collaborative to maximise network performance and return on investment.

-- BERNAMA

HEART AEROSPACE UNVEILS NEW AIRPLANE DESIGN, CONFIRMS AIR CANADA AND SAAB AS NEW SHAREHOLDER

Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace today unveiled significant design updates to its first electric aircraft and confirmed Air Canada, one of North America's largest airlines and Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense- company, as new minority shareholders.

Gothenburg, Sweden, Sept 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace today unveiled significant design updates to its first electric aircraft and confirmed Air Canada, one of North America's largest airlines and Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense- company, as new minority shareholders.

The new airplane design, called the ES-30, is a regional electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers and it replaces the company's earlier 19-seat design, the ES-19. It is driven by electric motors powered by batteries, which allows the airplane to operate with zero emissions and low noise.

Air Canada and Saab have each invested USD 5 million in Heart Aerospace. In addition to its investment, Air Canada has also placed a purchase order for 30 ES-30 aircraft.  

“We are thrilled to have two such strong partners as Saab and Air Canada join our mission to electrify regional air travel. Growing up in Sweden, Saab is synonymous with aerospace, and our partnership will not only support our programme, but help us to become a part of the proud Swedish aerospace heritage,” said Anders Forslund, founder and CEO of Heart Aerospace. “Air Canada is a strategically important partner with one of the world’s largest networks operated by regional turboprops, and as a progressive, future leaning company.” 

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5TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO TO CONTINUE SHARING CHINA MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level import-themed trade fair, has continued to provide a platform for sharing market opportunities in China with BRI nations.

Launched in 2018, CIIE comprises a business exhibition, a country exhibition and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum.

According to a statement, the fifth edition of the CIIE will be held in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10 this year as scheduled. 

As usual, a slew of companies will be attending the expo for the first time - they include global metals and mining giant Rio Tinto Group and Japanese multinational semiconductor company Renesas Electronics Corp.

The CIIE has become the preferred place for companies to announce new creations. During the past four editions, exhibitors have debuted more than 1,500 new products, technologies and services.

The CIIE has further opened up the huge Chinese market and made a profound difference in the world, especially in least developed countries, those in Central and Eastern Europe and those involved in the BRI.

In terms of the Business Exhibition, the fifth CIIE will again feature six exhibition areas namely Food and Agricultural Products, Intelligent Industry and Information Technology, Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products, Consumer Goods, Trade in Services, and Automobiles.

In addition, a series of sideline events such as promotional activities in foreign countries, signing ceremonies and forums, have made the CIIE more than just a six-day expo, but also a means to turn exhibitors into investors.

More details at https://www.ciie.org/zbh/en/.

-- BERNAMA

UPGRAD ACQUIRES CENTUM LEARNING IN SHARE SWAP DEAL

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- upGrad, Asia’s largest higher edtech company has announced the 100 per cent acquisition of corporate training solutions leader Centum Learning (Centum) in a share swap deal.

With this transaction, Bharti Enterprises Limited and its affiliates (together BEL) are joining upGrad’s cap table.

Centum is expected to clock a revenue of US$21 million in FY23. (US$1 = RM4.535)

Headquartered in New Delhi, Centum was formed in 2007 and currently offers impact-based training to corporates as well as vocational, and educational training to schools and college learners to make them either self-employed or meaningfully employed.

Commenting on the development, Mayank Kumar, Co-founder & MD, and Gaurav Kumar – President, Corporate Development of upGrad said in a statement: “Enterprise workforce upskilling is a supercritical need; however, the sector remains highly fragmented.

“upGrad has always seen enterprise upskilling as a strategic growth driver and we are making some nonlinear movements to reinvent B2B learning in India and create an integrated LifeLongLearning ecosystem for our stakeholders.”

“Both upGrad and Centum are committed to driving outcomes for their learners and therefore, I am excited about combining the two synergies for creating a scalable portfolio for continued results,” said Sanjay Bahl, Managing Director & CEO, Centum Learning.

-- BERNAMA

Heart Aerospace unveils new airplane design, confirms new shareholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace has unveiled significant design updates to its first electric aircraft and confirmed Air Canada, one of North America's largest airlines and Saab, the Swedish aerospace and defense-company, as new minority shareholders.

The new airplane design, called the ES-30, is a regional electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers and it replaces the company's earlier 19-seat design, the ES-19.

It is driven by electric motors powered by batteries, which allows the airplane to operate with zero emissions and low noise.

According to a statement, Air Canada and Saab have each invested US$5 million in Heart Aerospace. In addition to its investment, Air Canada has also placed a purchase order for 30 ES-30 aircraft.  (US$1 = RM4.535)

“We are thrilled to have two such strong partners as Saab and Air Canada join our mission to electrify regional air travel,” said founder and chief executive officer of Heart Aerospace, Anders Forslund.

“The ES-30 is an electric airplane that the industry can use. We have designed a cost-efficient airplane that allows airlines to deliver good service on a wide range of routes,” added Forslund.

The ES-30 has a comfortable three-abreast flat-floor cabin seating, and it features a galley and a lavatory. Cabin stowage and overhead bins will add to the large external baggage and cargo compartment and provide airlines with network flexibility.

In the same statement, Heart Aerospace also announced it will establish the world's first commercial electric aircraft industry at Säve airport, in Gothenburg, Sweden.

It will build sustainable state-of-the-art offices, production, and flight test facilities which, together, will form a new campus that will go by the name, Northern Runway.

A first phase in the establishment of Heart Aerospace’s Northern Runway is scheduled to be finalised by mid-2024, with test flights scheduled to start in 2026. Heart Aerospace expects to deliver its first ES-30 aircraft in 2028.

-- BERNAMA

NTHU interdisciplinary research team unveils secret to success

Chou Yu-Ju (left) and Kuo Tsung-Han have found that social dominance is not so much determined by who is stronger, but rather by who is willing to yield. (Photo: National Tsing Hua University)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Cross-species research conducted by an interdisciplinary research team at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) led by professors Yu-Ju Chou from the Department of Early Childhood Education and Tsung-Han Kuo from the Institute of Systems Neuroscience has found that the social hierarchies of children and mice are similarly formed at an early age.

Surprisingly, they discovered that these hierarchies are not so much determined by who is stronger, but rather by who is willing to yield, according to a statement.

Their research was published in iScience, a sub-journal of Cell. They suggest that parents and teachers should pay close attention to social interaction among children, and provide extra guidance and encouragement to timid or submissive children.

The experiment used to identify young mouse hierarchy is a “tube test”, in which one mouse is forced to retreat by an opponent into a narrow tube.

The team also conducted behavioural experiments on preschoolers and attained similar results. Chou said that the children who won the competition didn’t really need to exert too much effort.

The losers either readily gave up or were easily convinced to acquiesce by their opponents. While some children were able to dominate the game by commending others, submissive children were less persistent and more likely to retreat.

The study was sponsored by the Office of Research and Development. The merger of NTHU with National Hsinchu University of Education six years ago resulted in extensive cooperation, including this exemplary research.

In a follow-up project, Chou and Kuo teamed up with Dr Shi-Bing Yang from Academia Sinica and found a positive correlation between hierarchy and memory. The study showed that memory-improving drugs can enhance not only memory but also social dominance in mice.

It also suggested that children with a better memory are good at adopting social strategies and recognising dominant facial cues, which is conducive to leadership. This research has recently been published in the journal Communications Biology.

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Madison Realty Capital announces providing US$85 million loan for luxury condominiums

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Madison Realty Capital, a vertically integrated real estate private equity firm focused on debt and equity investment strategies, has announced providing a US$85 million loan to The Related Group (Related), BH Group, Teddy Sagi’s Globe Invest, and Wanxiang Group Corporation for the acquisition and pre-development of a 6.51-acre land parcel with approved plans for the development of a luxury condominium project on Fisher Island in Miami Beach, Florida. (US$1 = RM4.535)

The parcel is located at 6 Fisher Island Drive at the last remaining condo development site on the 216-acre private island, which is accessible only by ferry, boat, or helicopter and offers significant privacy for its 800 residents.

The condominiums will rise 10 stories and consist of 51 units across a mix of three- to five-bedroom residences, three villas and two penthouses with premium finishes and appliances. The property will include 450 feet of private oceanfront and valet parking for 169 spaces as well as 7 private two-car garages and 93 golf cart spaces.

Residents will have access to premier amenities as well as membership to the Fisher Island Club, which offers beaches, seaside golfing, tennis courts and restaurants.

In a statement, Josh Zegen, Managing Principal and Co-Founder of Madison Realty Capital, describing Fisher Island as one of the most exclusive residential locations in the country, said owing to the scarcity of land, limited supply of new residences, and significant development timeline, property values on Fisher Island have performed through market cycles.

“We are pleased to provide financing for the acquisition and predevelopment of such a rare development site and to complete our second transaction with Related and BH Group in such a short period of time.”

The loan is Madison Realty Capital’s second to Related and BH Group. In July, it provided the partners with a US$76 million loan for the development of District 225, a 343-unit luxury condominium in Downtown Miami.

Headquartered in New York City, Madison Realty Capital, as of Aug 31, 2022, manages approximately US$9.5 billion in total assets on behalf of a global institutional investor base.

For more information, visit www.madisonrealtycapital.com.

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