KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Vytelle, a precision livestock company, announced it has expanded to Brisbane, Australia with its sixteenth global laboratory.
In a statement, the company said it is progressing on its five-year plan to provide accessible, hormone-free, bovine in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to producers across the globe.
“Vytelle is the fastest growing bovine IVF company in the world. We are thrilled to open our doors in Brisbane, positioning Vytelle to serve 70 per cent of the total beef herd in Australia from this location,” said Vytelle Chief Executive Officer, Kerryann Kocher.
Vytelle's integrated technology platform combines Vytelle ADVANCE, a breakthrough IVF technology, with Vytelle SENSE, an animal performance data capture system, and Vytelle INSIGHT, an artificial intelligence based genetic analytics engine.
The platform provides progressive cattle producers the technology to make reliable data-driven mating decisions that improve the predictability of genetic progress, replicating the right genetics faster.
The Brisbane-based laboratory brings accessibility to modern reproduction technology like never before to Australia’s eastern states’ beef herds.
Vytelle’s hormone-free IVF process, including their proprietary media, will deliver high-quality embryos to producers allowing them to make more valuable calves, faster to maximise sustainability.
The company has a long history in Australia via its Vytelle SENSE phenotypic data capture technology to measure and select for feed efficiency.
With this investment, Vytelle is positioned to help Australian producers improve efficiencies and make faster genetic progress across the supply chain to consistently market more efficient and sustainable beef.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, July 14, 2023
Toshiba Unveils 3rd Generation SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes For Industrial Equipment
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| Siri TRSxxx65H, diod perintang 650V SiC Schottky generasi ketiga. (Grafik: Business Wire) |
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched the "TRSxxx65H series", its third and latest generation of silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) for industrial equipment.
According to Toshiba in a statement, volume shipments of the first 12 products, all 650 volt (V), have started, with seven products housed in TO-220-2L packages and five in DFN8×8 packages.
The new products use a new metal in a third generation SiC SBD chip that optimises the junction barrier Schottky (JBS) structure of the second generation products.
They improve the trade-offs between forward voltage and total capacitive charge, and between forward voltage and reverse current, which reduces power dissipation and contributes to high efficiency of equipment.
The new products target applications such as switching power supplies, electric vehicle charging stations and photovoltaic inverters.
Toshiba, a supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system large-scale integrations (LSIs) and hard disk drive (HDD) products.
-- BERNAMA
Recursion To Accelerate AI-enabled Drug Discovery Via NVIDIA’s US$50 Mln Investment
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Recursion, a clinical stage TechBio company decoding biology to industrialise drug discovery, announced a US$50 million investment by NVIDIA, which was executed as a private investment in public equity (PIPE). (US$1=RM4.61)
According to Recursion in a statement, the company plans to accelerate development of its artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models for biology and chemistry, which, in collaboration with NVIDIA, it intends to optimise and distribute to biotechnology companies using NVIDIA cloud services.
“Our collaboration with NVIDIA represents two best-in-class companies coming together to help solve one of the world’s most difficult challenges, drug discovery.
“With our powerful dataset and NVIDIA’s accelerated computing capabilities, we intend to create groundbreaking foundation models in biology and chemistry at a scale unlike anything that has ever been released in the biological space,” said Recursion Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chris Gibson.
Meanwhile, NVIDIA founder and CEO, Jensen Huang said: “Generative AI is a revolutionary tool to discover new medicines and treatments.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Recursion’s world-class team, which is doing pioneering work in digital biology and chemistry with NVIDIA DGX and NVIDIA AI software to accelerate the development of the world’s largest biomolecular generative AI models and speed drug discovery for biotech and pharmaceutical companies.”
Recursion plans to utilise its vast proprietary biological and chemical dataset, to accelerate the training of foundation models on NVIDIA DGX Cloud for possible commercial licence/release on BioNeMo, NVIDIA’s cloud service for generative AI in drug discovery.
NVIDIA will also help optimise and scale Recursion foundation models leveraging the NVIDIA AI stack and NVIDIA’s full-stack computing expertise.
Recursion, through its recent acquisition of Valence Discovery, aims to accelerate the development of new technologies to feed the biopharma industry, while simultaneously democratising access to large-scale models that have maximum impact in drug discovery.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
World Population Day: Bridge International Academies Emphasises Importance Of Educating Girls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bridge International Academies is drawing attention to the urgency of educating African girls this World Population Day (July 11), the first time Sub-Saharan Africa will have the largest population of children on the planet.
According to a statement, this World Population Day focuses on the theme of ‘gender equality and women's empowerment as a key factor in reducing poverty’.
Bridge Group Managing Director, Reuben Wambugu said by 2050, Africa and Asia will be home to 85 per cent of the world's young people, with the larger proportion in Africa and currently, only 10 per cent of children in sub-Saharan Africa are able to read a simple sentence by the age of 10.
“If these young people are not provided with an adequate education, there will be a global shortage of scientists, doctors and engineers. This could lead to a range of possible global catastrophes.
“While Bridge has seen fantastic improvements in learning outcomes for all those attending our schools, it is particularly heartening that Bridge’s methodology has succeeded in achieving gender parity in the classroom,” he said.
Meanwhile, Bridge Nigeria Managing Director Foyinsola Akinjayeju said: “Bridge’s model focuses on arming teachers with scientifically proven techniques to elevate the learning of girls.
“Through approaches, such as gender sensitive instruction in lesson and textbook materials, expecting equal participation through ‘cold calling’ of boys and girls in the classroom and the use of female school leaders as role models, girls are empowered to succeed.
“By pushing this approach and the importance of women’s empowerment, Bridge Nigeria alone has provided a life-changing education to tens of thousands of girls in underserved communities, helping them complete primary school, do well in secondary school and open up opportunities offering prosperity and success.”
The schools network, which includes Bridge Kenya, Bridge Nigeria and Bridge Uganda, supports children and parents in underserved communities by providing an excellent education.
-- BERNAMA
REDISCOVER YOUR INNER CHILD AT YILAN INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FOLKLORE & FOLKGAME FESTIVAL
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| Inside the Multiverse Pavilion, the facility "MR Car Racing" allows visitors to experience the excitement via immersive MR technology. (Photo: Business Wire) |
Held for the 22nd time, this year’s festival opened on July 1 and will run until Aug 13 at the Dong-Shan River Park, with the theme "Gaming in the Metaverse, Rediscover Your Inner Child" to incorporate technology.
According to YICFFF in a statement, the festival is also introducing other exciting elements such as adventure and Metaverse into its four main axes namely Games, Exhibitions, Performances and Exchanges.
The 2023 YICFFF has also invited 18 international folk art troupes from 13 countries, in addition to the local artists in Yilan, internationally famous teams, and outstanding Taiwanese street performers.
The festival also boasts exciting and challenging facilities, whereby visitors can enjoy the 270-metre "Skydrop Adventure" to slide high above over the pools, try the thrilling 14-metre-high "Soaring Skyslide" to quickly descend to the ground, or challenge the four-storey-high "Skybound Swingtopia", among others.
Meanwhile, at the Multiverse Pavilion, there are a variety of virtual reality (VR)/ mixed reality (MR) interactive games, which allow visitors to freely travel through the multiverse and experience innovative children's games enabled by cutting-edge technology.
Visitors will also be amazed by the "Interstellar Party" carnival parade, with parade floats in the shape of spaceships, UFO dolls, drum teams, and astronauts in LED costumes to present the sense of technology and a joyful atmosphere of party in the outer space.
This summer, Yilan cordially awaits visitors to experience the maximum level of fun as they enter the YICFFF Metaverse and explore the pioneering realms of children's games.
-- BERNAMA
NIQ, GFK COMPLETE STRATEGIC COMBINATION CREATING CONSUMER INTELLIGENCE FUTURE
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- A consumer intelligence company, NielsenIQ (NIQ) and GfK SE (GfK) announced the successful completion of their strategic combination, culminating in forming the world's leading consumer intelligence company.
This transaction combines two industry leaders, consolidating their strengths and complementary capabilities to provide clients with an unmatched suite of comprehensive and innovative solutions.
Accessing the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behaviour, delivered through best-in-class technology platforms, will enable the world’s top retailers and brands to uncover new pathways to sustainable growth.
“We are incredibly excited as we combine the strengths of these two great companies to create the future of consumer intelligence.
“Most importantly, we are bringing together innovative industry experts and complementary cultures driven by integrity and the relentless pursuit of delivering the highest quality at all times,” said NIQ Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Peck in a statement.
Meanwhile, GfK Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer, Lars Nordmark said existing and future clients can trust that both companies with nearly 200 years of combined experience in the industry will provide an unrivalled view that empowers them to make critical decisions with confidence and drive their business forward.
The combined company unites complementary areas of expertise, fusing NIQ’s leading insights in fast-moving consumer goods and GfK’s deep understanding of consumer technology and durable goods.
The NIQ-GfK combination is the largest part of the company’s strategic efforts to deliver the Full View, the world’s most complete and clear view of consumer buying behaviour combined with unparalleled omnichannel coverage, data platforms and predictive analytics.
The executive leadership team for the company has been carefully selected from both NIQ and GfK with Peck leading the combined company, supported by the industry's most experienced, capable leadership team.
The combined company will maintain key operational footholds in Chicago (the United States), Nuremberg (Germany), and Geneva (Switzerland).
-- BERNAMA
This transaction combines two industry leaders, consolidating their strengths and complementary capabilities to provide clients with an unmatched suite of comprehensive and innovative solutions.
Accessing the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behaviour, delivered through best-in-class technology platforms, will enable the world’s top retailers and brands to uncover new pathways to sustainable growth.
“We are incredibly excited as we combine the strengths of these two great companies to create the future of consumer intelligence.
“Most importantly, we are bringing together innovative industry experts and complementary cultures driven by integrity and the relentless pursuit of delivering the highest quality at all times,” said NIQ Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Peck in a statement.
Meanwhile, GfK Interim CEO and Chief Financial Officer, Lars Nordmark said existing and future clients can trust that both companies with nearly 200 years of combined experience in the industry will provide an unrivalled view that empowers them to make critical decisions with confidence and drive their business forward.
The combined company unites complementary areas of expertise, fusing NIQ’s leading insights in fast-moving consumer goods and GfK’s deep understanding of consumer technology and durable goods.
The NIQ-GfK combination is the largest part of the company’s strategic efforts to deliver the Full View, the world’s most complete and clear view of consumer buying behaviour combined with unparalleled omnichannel coverage, data platforms and predictive analytics.
The executive leadership team for the company has been carefully selected from both NIQ and GfK with Peck leading the combined company, supported by the industry's most experienced, capable leadership team.
The combined company will maintain key operational footholds in Chicago (the United States), Nuremberg (Germany), and Geneva (Switzerland).
-- BERNAMA
ST KITTS AND NEVIS LIMITED TIME OFFER TO OBTAIN ALTERNATIVE CITIZENSHIP
Basseterre, July 10 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are significant numbers of investors seeking economic prospects in other countries that offer alternative citizenship. The investment migration industry offers citizenship by investment programmes that can guide investors in securing their business ventures, wealth management planning, safety and security of their families and assets, and create a foundation for a new home.
There is an increased demand for high-net-worth individuals and investors seeking alternative citizenship in other host countries that offer citizenship by investment programmes that are beneficial for personal and business reasons.St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme is the pioneer in the investment migration industry that has provided distinguished high-net-worth individuals and investors with a safe haven to improve their quality of life.
Why St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment is an ideal option?
Business opportunities
Investors can expand their business ventures or establish new businesses that have favourable tax incentives, as well aid St Kitts and Nevis' socio-economic growth.
There will be a convenience for investors in international markets and trade. Opportunities to form business partnerships that would not have been possible before, and to access broader international clients. These will ultimately lead to potential business growth, creating employment and increasing revenue.
St Kitts and Nevis have economic and political stability. The twin federation has favourable business legislation with business-minded people.
Ideal ‘Plan B’ for personal lifestyle
With St Kitts and Nevis alternative citizenship, investors can extend their citizenship to their family members to enjoy the benefits, family members include a spouse, dependant children and or grandparents. Alternative citizenship is permanent for investors and their families.
The idyllic twin federation has a tropical holiday-type of lifestyle that offers investors and their families quality education, healthcare and tourism opportunities that are aligned with international standards.
Unrestrictive access to quality healthcare benefits for family dependants that are not typically available in the investors’ home country.
St Kitts and Nevis offer education with international standards that create access to apply for top tertiary institutions abroad.
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