SMITHS DETECTION SELLS 2,000TH HI-SCAN 6040 CTIX SCANNER

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March (Bernama) -- Smiths Detection has announced the sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, a 3D X-ray scanner designed to enhance aviation security screening through high-resolution computed tomography images and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automatic detection.

The system is deployed at more than 100 airports across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas, helping improve screening efficiency and passenger flow.

In locations where regulations permit, passengers are no longer required to remove laptops or liquids from their bags, helping reduce congestion at airport security checkpoints.

“Our technology is helping airports improve passenger flow, strengthen security outcomes and stay ahead of evolving threats through intelligent, AI-enabled screening solutions.

“This exciting milestone underscores Smiths Detection’s engineering heritage, sustained investment in innovation and our commitment to creating a better passenger experience,” said Smiths Detection Vice President Commercial, Matt Clark in a statement.

The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has become widely adopted in aviation security, with its upgradeable platform designed to adapt to evolving threat environments while maintaining operational efficiency.

Smiths Detection will showcase the system at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo, where visitors can see live demonstrations of the technology and its application in airport checkpoint screening.

Smiths Detection is a global provider of threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence, helping enhance safety and facilitate efficient passenger movement worldwide.

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PERSONA AI APPOINTS MICHAEL PERRY AS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL STRATEGY

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a pioneering robotics company, has appointed Michael Perry as Head of Commercial Strategy, signalling the company’s shift toward commercial deployment as it builds infrastructure to bring humanoid automation to markets such as shipyards, steel mills, and construction sites globally.

“We are building Persona to solve real problems in some of the hardest industrial environments. Now we need someone who has taken robots from the lab to the factory floor and built the commercial engine to sustain it,” said its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Nicolaus Radford.

In his new role, Perry will focus on building Persona AI’s commercial framework, engaging strategic partners, enabling early adopters and scaling customer engagements, including working with clients to deploy their first humanoids focused on heavy industrial tasks.

Perry’s appointment comes on the heels of Persona’s agreements with HD Hyundai and POSCO Group to advance humanoid automation in shipyards and steel manufacturing, as well as a pilot programme with the state of Louisiana targeting active heavy-industry environments.

A seasoned robotics and automation executive, Perry has a distinguished track record in driving commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion for advanced robotics technologies.

Persona AI in a statement said Perry’s experience across DJI, Boston Dynamics, and Dexterity AI has focused on scaling promising robotic and physical AI technology with enterprise customers.

Operating across Houston and Pensacola, Persona AI is backed by leading investors in robotics and industrial technology. The company develops humanoid robots designed to use standard industrial tools such as welding torches, grinders and power tools in human-scale environments.

Persona AI will exhibit at NVIDIA GTC 2026 from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California, where attendees can meet the team and learn more about the company’s approach to industrial humanoid deployment.

In addition, Radford will appear as a speaker at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, sharing insights on the rise of humanoid robotics, physical AI and the future of automation in real-world industrial environments.

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EGG MEDICAL UNVEILS TRIAL SHOWING APRON-FREE PROTECTION FOR INTERVENTIONAL TEAMS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Egg Medical, a leader in enhanced radiation protection devices (ERPD), has unveiled the results of a Late-Breaking Trial presented at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2026 conference.

“Our goal is to give clinicians a choice, but one backed by rigorous, published data. By providing personalised data through live dosimetry, the EggNest supports apron-free or ultralight apron workflows where approved, rather than forcing a specific behaviour,” said Egg Medical Chief Commercial Officer, Gavin Philipps in a statement.

Presented by Santiago Garcia of The Christ Hospital, the study confirms that the EggNest system significantly reduces levels of scatter radiation for all members of the interventional team, whereby users could perform procedures safely without lead aprons or while wearing ultralight aprons.

“This data proves that we no longer must choose. By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, either by going apron-free or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest. This is about ensuring that the next generation can have healthy careers without the physical toll,” said Garcia.

The study showed that annualised collar doses over standard lead aprons were 25.5 mrem for the primary operator, 9.8 mrem for the assistant, and 10.2 mrem for the nurse. When combined with ultralight aprons, total annualised body doses dropped significantly to 1.41 for the primary operator, 2.1 for the assistant, and 1.0 for the nurse.

At these levels, clinicians would need to work an entire career to receive the same radiation dose they currently absorb in just one year under standard practices. The research also confirmed that whether clinicians chose to go apron-free or wore aprons 55 per cent lighter than standard lead, the entire team remained below traditional exposure levels.

Under the banner of “Protection Is Personal”, Egg Medical promotes a flexible and responsible approach, empowering clinicians to choose their preferred level of protection without compromising safety.

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DENODO PLATFORM 9.4 TO ACCELERATE DATA ACCESS, SUPPORT ENTERPRISE AI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the availability of Denodo Platform 9.4, built with logical data management capabilities to simplify and accelerate data access.

As organisations move beyond AI pilots and proofs of concept, Denodo Platform 9.4 enables AI systems, applications, and users to reliably access live data, understand business context, and operate with strong performance within clear governance boundaries.

“Organisations are increasingly focused on turning AI ambition into real, operational outcomes. Denodo Platform 9.4 is designed to support that shift by strengthening the data foundation across data teams, AI teams, and business users alike.

“By combining performance, governance, and intuitive access to live data, we help customers move from AI experimentation to trusted, production-ready AI that can truly differentiate the business,” said Denodo Chief Technology Officer, Alberto Pan in a statement.

As many AI initiatives struggle to scale and deliver significant business value, Denodo Platform 9.4 addresses this challenge by advancing the platform across three critical audiences, namely data teams, AI teams and business users.

For AI and advanced analytics teams, Denodo Platform 9.4 expands how AI connects to enterprise data by enabling secure integration with vector databases that allow organisations to unify structured, semi-structured and unstructured data through a single logical data access layer.

Concurrently, the platform embeds support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), making governed data access a shared enterprise-wide service rather than a feature implemented agent-by-agent.

For data engineering and platform teams, Denodo Platform 9.4 introduces Lakehouse Accelerator, which delivers up to four times faster query performance, improved central processing unit (CPU) and memory efficiency, and better scalability for advanced analytics and AI workloads.

Meanwhile, for business users, the platform also delivers a more intuitive way to interact with data through a conversational, agentic AI experience embedded within the Denodo Data Marketplace, which serves as a single point of access across enterprise data.

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SIBS 2026 MARKS A DECADE OF IMPACT, EXPANDS REGIONALLY THROUGH SIBS@ASEAN INITIATIVE

From left:
YBrs. Tuan Ahmad Khairo bin Othman, Senior Director, Strategic Planning & Communication Division, Invest Selangor Berhad;
YBrs. Tuan Loo Chuan Boon, Chief Operating Officer, Sidec Sdn Bhd;
YBhg. Dato' Hasan Azhari bin Hj. Idris, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Selangor Berhad;
YB Tuan Ng Sze Han, Selangor State EXCO for Investment, Trade and Mobility;
YBrs. Tuan Muhammad Hudhaifa Ahmad, Head of Group Strategy Division Cum Head of Corporate Services, Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation)
YBrs. Puan Siti Faridah Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer, Wanita Berdaya Selangor Sdn Bhd;
YBrs. Tuan Dr. Harizal Bin Hamid, Chief Executive Officer, Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC)

SHAH ALAM, March 11 (Bernama) -- Invest Selangor Berhad unveiled an ambitious expansion roadmap for the 10th edition of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026. Scheduled for 14 to 17 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, this milestone event celebrates a decade of investment leadership while charting a new regional trajectory through the introduction of SIBS@ASEAN.

Since its inception in 2015, SIBS formerly know as Selangor International Expo (SIE) has evolved from a boutique trade event into a powerhouse of regional commerce. Data from the last decade reflects a trajectory of aggressive expansion:Visitor Surge: From 4,316 visitors in 2015, the summit reached a peak of 57,249 in 2023—a 1,200% increase in participation over eight years.
Intellectual Leadership: Beyond trade, SIBS has established itself as a premier center for thought leadership. To date, the summit has hosted over 1,081 speakers and welcomed more than 23,000 conference attendees, facilitating high-level discourse on ASEAN’s evolving economic landscape.
Meteoric Transaction Value: Potential transaction values have skyrocketed from approximately RM 200M in its early years to a record RM 13.85B in 2024.
Total Economic Impact: To date, SIBS has facilitated a cumulative total of RM 30.56B in potential transaction value, reinforcing Selangor's position as Malaysia's leading economic engine.

Entering its second decade, SIBS 2026 will officially incorporate three new specialized pillars designed to strengthen the state's multi-sectoral investment ecosystem:Selangor Techsphere Summit: Organised by the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) in partnership with Hannover Fairs Asia Pacific (a subsidiary of the world-renowned Deutsche Messe AG), focusing on technical talent and industrial innovation.
Selangor AI & Semiconductor Summit 2026: Organised by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), spotlighting leadership in high-value digital industries.
Selangor International Care Expo: Organised by Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS), addressing the expanding care economy and inclusive growth.

These pillars join the established Selangor ASEAN Business Conference (SABC) and the Selangor Investment and Industrial Park Expo (SPARK). The 10th edition also introduces the Selangor Investment Forum, a high-level seminar focusing on key industries, and the Selangor Career Outreach Talent Expo, a dedicated career fair in partnership with PERKESO to bridge the talent gap for approved investments in Selangor.

To commemorate this 10th anniversary, Invest Selangor is launching SIBS@ASEAN, a regional activation strategy designed to elevate the summit into a cross-border business movement.

The inaugural international activation, SIBS@ASEAN Bandung Edition, will take place from 9 to 10 July 2026. Bandung was strategically selected as the debut destination due to its striking economic similarities to Selangor; both regions serve as primary industrial hearts and innovation hubs for their respective nations, sharing a focus on manufacturing, technology, and a vibrant SME ecosystem.

"SIBS 2026 represents ten years of building investor confidence," said YB Tuan Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade, and Mobility. "By integrating high-tech manufacturing, digital innovation and the social economy into a single platform, we reflect the full spectrum of Selangor's economic strengths."

YBhg Dato' Hasan Azhari, CEO of Invest Selangor, added: SIBS@ASEAN marks our next chapter. As regional supply chains realign, Selangor is positioning itself as a regional connector. We anticipate bringing approximately 50 Selangor-based companies to the Bandung edition in July 2026. Given the shared economic characteristics of Selangor and Jawa Barat, this initiative ensures our local businesses remain globally competitive and relevant.

For more information on SIBS 2026, please visit www.selangorsummit.com.

About Invest Selangor

Invest Selangor Berhad is the Selangor State Government’s investment promotion agency, facilitating business growth and investment opportunities in Malaysia’s most developed and competitive state. As a one-stop center, it provides advisory services, market insights, and facilitation for local and international investors looking to establish or expand in Selangor—the gateway to ASEAN.

With a strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and a thriving business ecosystem, Selangor continues to attract high-value investments across diverse industries, reinforcing its position as Malaysia’s economic powerhouse. Since 1999, Invest Selangor has successfully facilitated over 7,069 manufacturing projects, contributing to the creation of 508,316 jobs and securing more than RM256.6 billion in investments.

Invest Selangor also drives the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) and the Selangor Aerospace Summit (SAS), key platforms connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs across ASEAN and beyond. Through strategic initiatives, it remains committed to a resilient, sustainable, and innovative economy, reinforcing Selangor as the preferred destination for global investors.

For Selangor investment enquiries, please visit www.investselangor.my

SOURCE: Invest Selangor Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:​
Name: Nur Azyyana Abu Bakar
Email: azyyana@investselangor.my

Name: Maryani Binti Mat Saad
Email: maryani@investselangor.my

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InterSystems Appoints Former NHS and Mass General Leader Dr. Tim Ferris as Vice President, Healthcare Practice

LAS VEGAS, March 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced the appointment of Tim Ferris, M.D., as Vice President, Healthcare Practice. The announcement comes as healthcare leaders gather for the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.

In this role, Dr. Ferris will leverage his comprehensive view of the industry to help drive the clinical and strategic direction of the company’s healthcare solutions worldwide. Drawing on his vast experience, he will serve as a strategic advisor to global health systems and governments, engineer targeted technology solutions based on real-world executive needs, advance his academic research on health data architecture and lead public discourse on the intersection of AI and care delivery.

Dr. Ferris brings a unique global perspective to InterSystems that is virtually unmatched in healthcare. His career spans 30 years as a practicing primary care physician, executive leadership at prestigious U.S. health systems, macro-level technology governance for the U.K. government and incubating AI health-tech startups.

“Very few leaders in the world have viewed healthcare from as many critical vantage points as Dr. Ferris,” said Don Woodlock, President of InterSystems. “Tim has treated patients as a frontline physician, overseen thousands of physicians at one of the most respected hospital systems in the world, directed national health policy in the U.K. and incubated cutting-edge AI startups. These experiences make him the perfect leader to help architect technology solutions that truly work for every stakeholder in the healthcare ecosystem.”

Most recently, Dr. Ferris served as president of healthcare at Red Cell Partners, a technology incubator and investment firm. Prior to that, as the national director of transformation at England’s National Health Service (NHS), he managed a $2.5 billion budget and led a massive acceleration of frontline digitization. His tenure included expanding the NHS App to serve more than 40 million citizens, migrating national data services to the cloud and facilitating groundbreaking data agreements with leading global tech and biotech companies.

Before his transformative work with the NHS, Dr. Ferris served as CEO and chair of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization and senior vice president for population health at Mass General Brigham. In those roles, he oversaw 3,000 physicians and led an accountable care organization that achieved top national performance on quality metrics while generating over $1 billion in cumulative cost savings for taxpayers.

A recognized leader in health IT and a Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Ferris became a professor of medicine at Harvard University in 2018. He has authored more than 120 publications on quality measurement, health information technology and population health, and currently serves in an advisory role for Stanford University.

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

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InvestKL to Transition Under MIDA as Part of National Investment Promotion Consolidation

InvestKL

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- InvestKL today announced that effective Sunday, 15 March 2026, the agency will transition under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). This move is part of the government’s broader effort to streamline investment promotion functions, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and enhance the overall investor experience.

The transition supports national economic priorities, including those outlined in the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and Malaysia’s long-term ambition to attract more high-value, innovation-driven investments.

InvestKL assures that all ongoing engagements with multinational companies (MNCs), prospects, and ecosystem partners will continue seamlessly under MIDA’s facilitation structure. Both agencies are closely coordinating to ensure uninterrupted support for current operations, expansion plans, and future investments within Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL).

Since its establishment, InvestKL has successfully attracted more than 150 MNCs, representing total investments of RM37 billion and creating over 33,000 high-skilled jobs. These achievements provide a strong foundation for Malaysia’s investment ecosystem as the agency transitions under MIDA.

Reflecting on InvestKL’s performance and its significant role over the past decade, An InvestKL representative said, “This performance underscores InvestKL’s role in elevating Greater KL as the top destination for high-value, innovation-led investments. Over the years, we have worked together with leading global companies to build capabilities, create high-skilled jobs, and strengthen Malaysia’s and Greater KL’s position in the regional and global economy.”

The agency added that the transition marks a new phase for the nation’s investment landscape. “We believe under MIDA’s stewardship, this mission will continue with even greater scale and synergy. The focus on attracting high-value, high-growth investment into Malaysia and Greater KL remains unchanged, and we are confident that the unified strengths of both agencies will accelerate the nation’s investment trajectory.”

InvestKL is confident that the work they have built over the past decade will continue with renewed focus and momentum. The agency remains committed to attracting highvalue, innovation-led investment to Malaysia and believes that this consolidation under MIDA will enable even greater impact for the nation. InvestKL will work closely under MIDA’s stewardship with strong support from MITI and other government agencies to ensure continuity, enhanced coordination, and sustained value creation for investors and the country.

InvestKL also extended its appreciation to stakeholders who have supported its mandate since 2011. The agency expressed deep gratitude to the government, ministries, MNCs, and ecosystem partners for their trust, collaboration, and confidence throughout its 15 year journey.

About InvestKL

InvestKL is the lead investment agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL). Guided by the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the MADANI Economy framework, InvestKL attracts and facilitates the establishment of modern and global services regional hubs by the world‘s leading companies. As a holistic partner, InvestKL is involved in every stage of the investment process, from a partner in early project implementation to post-investment services. InvestKL supports Malaysia‘s ambition to become a technology-driven green nation through quality investments, transfer of knowledge, and the creation of high-skilled executive jobs for Malaysians.

SOURCE: InvestKL

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Siti Syazwani Ahmad Marzuki
Manager, Strategic Communications
Tel: +60 17-424 9242
Email: syazwani.marzuki@investkl.gov.my

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