Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Aryaka expands network to Canada

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Aryaka -- the leading global SD-WAN provider -- expanded its worldwide network with the addition of a new Point of Presence (POP) in Toronto, Canada to accelerate digital transformation strategies.

Senior vice-president of Engineering and Operations at Aryaka, Vikas Garg said through their track record of digital transformation initiatives and software-defined infrastructure deployments, they will add further value to global enterprises with presence in Canada.

The investment was spurred by a rapidly growing presence of global enterprises with sites in Canada as part of their digital transformation initiatives and looking for better application performance, multi-cloud connectivity and security from their network, a statement said.

It extends Aryaka´s SD-WAN as-a-Service into the region and offers it directly to Canadian enterprises. The expansion will further enable Aryaka success in meeting the connectivity, application performance and digital transformation needs of its global enterprise customers.

Aryaka also announced Craig Workman as its director of Business Development, Canada. Workman is a seasoned business development leader with more than 25 years of experience in global networking, security and software companies.

Most recently, Aryaka was named ‘Company of the Year´ as part of Light Reading´s 2018 Leading Lights Awards. More information at www.aryaka.com.

-- BERNAMA 

Friday, July 13, 2018

China's Dashang Group launches digital shopping app

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Dashang Group - the largest department store group in Northeast China - launched Tiangou Net, a digital shopping app that makes shopping easier.

President of Dashang Group, Liu Sijun said they will transform traditional business and accelerate entity business revolution through comprehensively building a digital and intelligent e-commerce platform and promoting the technological innovation of big data flow ecosystem.

The app features user with benefits including access to find a parking space in northern China cities, receive price reduction messages, get updated with favourite products and shopping guide information, a statement said.

Tiangou Net promotes in-depth integration of the traditional grocery industry and the Internet to help tens of thousands of department stores in China become future department stores recognised by the Ministry of Commerce , China (MOFCOM).

From 2014 to 2017, the app had achieved 30 billion yuan or RM 18.3 billion in transactions with more than 10 million users, making it as one of China's top e-commerce enterprises. (1 yuan = RM0.61)

Dashang Group has more than 400 department stores and shops in more than 80 large and medium-sized cities over 15 provinces. The company looks for the best-quality products around the world and bringing them into China's huge market.

-- BERNAMA

​TOKENPAY和莱特币宣布密切的加密货币战略合作

​TOKENPAY和莱特币宣布密切的加密货币战略合作

Eight Toshiba's photorelay products obtain US safety certification

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has obtained US safety standard UL508 certification for its eight photorelay products.

The products are 4pin SO6 package series TLP172GM, TLP176AM and TLP3122A; and DIP4 package series TLP240A, TLP240D, TLP240G, TLP240GA and TLP240J.

These certified photorelays are available and can be used in industrial control equipment that requires UL508 certification, suiting them for use in a wider range of equipment marketed worldwide.

The photorelays are also NRNT certified -- UL product category: industrial control switch, solid-state control equipment for non-motor-rated loads.

By using Toshiba's UL certified products, companies can manufacture control equipment compliant with the UL standard and maintain the thermal design margin required for solid state relays.

The products can also be used in building automation systems (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), thermostats and etc).

The shipment of the photorelays have already started. More details on https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.

--BERNAMA

Thursday, July 12, 2018

28Mall.com holds first AICA 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Homegrown shopping platform, 28Mall.com, will hold its first Asia Influencers Carnival and Awards (AICA) 2018 in Malaysia on July 17 to expose business owners to the power of influencer marketing.

A conference at the event will feature speakers who are top key opinion leaders (KOL) from Malaysia and China like celebrity and model Amber Chia, drift princess Ashley Wong and Lin Yuan Shan who has 2.3 million fans.

Participants will also hear from Universal Music Group managing director, Kenny Ong as well as eOneNet.com and 28Mall.com chief executive officer, Fione Tan.

An AICA 2018 gala dinner will feature the Asia Power Influencers Awards and the Miss Talent International Competition (MTIC) finals where winners will be groomed to become KOLs.

For enquiries, call 03-2284 6418 or get details and register at www.AsiaInfluencers.com. Use code E1NET to get a 50 per cent discount (which is limited to eight tickets).

-- BERNAMA

VistaJet records positive growth first half of 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- VistaJet Ltd - a global business aviation company -- gained substantial market share around the world during the first half of 2018 driven by the sustained demand for its flagship program subscription model.

"We started 2018 with an impressive acceleration. We continue to see sustainable growth across our business and retain the ability to adapt our offer to meet demand in every region around the globe," said VistaJet's founder and chairman, Thomas Flohr.

The company recorded increases of 32 per cent new members year-on-year, with Europe doubling the number of new contracts against the same period last year. Renewal hours also recorded a growth of 33 per cent, propelled by its service excellence, a statement said.

VistaJet has further invested on service innovation for its passengers with a new program offering, designed around VistaJet customers' passions, encompassed key partnerships with world leading art and sport partners such as Christie's and British Polo Day.

It also seen growth in flight revenue, flight hours and number of flights by 27 per cent whereby North America spearheaded this expansion, accounting for 25 per cent of total global hours flown.

The records demonstrate the global shift in flying preferences for individuals and corporations who are moving away from aircraft ownership to reduce flight costs and asset risks, without compromising on the convenience, benefits and comfort of business aviation.

VistaJet is well positioned to take even more market share by offering global coverage, consistent unparalleled quality and maximum efficiency. More information at https://www.vistajet.com

-- BERNAMA 

​CELGENE AND ACCELERON ANNOUNCE LUSPATERCEPT ACHIEVED PRIMARY AND ALL KEY SECONDARY ENDPOINTS IN PHASE III 'BELIEVE' STUDY IN ADULTS WITH TRANSFUSION-DEPENDENT BETA-THALASSEMIA

​CELGENE AND ACCELERON ANNOUNCE LUSPATERCEPT ACHIEVED PRIMARY AND ALL KEY SECONDARY ENDPOINTS IN PHASE III 'BELIEVE' STUDY IN ADULTS WITH TRANSFUSION-DEPENDENT BETA-THALASSEMIA