Thursday, November 16, 2023

STELLAR DYNAMIC SOLUTIONS UNVEILS EPICOR KINETIC APPLICATION STUDIO, INTEGRATING FINANCIAL AND CARBON EMISSIONS DATA FOR ESG REPORTING

 

Stellar Dynamic Solutions unveils Epicor Kinetic Application Studio, integrating financial and carbon emissions data for ESG reporting. 

PETALING JAYA, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Stellar Dynamic Solutions, a certified Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and distributor for Epicor ERP since 2014, unveiled the newest advancement in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): its Epicor Kinetic Application Studio. This innovative platform can be easily configured to integrate financial and carbon emissions data, offering unparalleled support for diverse manufacturing methods. The system is fully configurable, allowing seamless integration of production methods, machines, and materials, effectively tracking and quantifying the carbon footprint associated with the entire inventory process.
 
Founder and Managing Director Nikky Chay of Stellar Dynamic Solutions said, “We recognize the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance, which is why Epicor Kinetic was enhanced to support organizations in capturing and processing vast amounts of data to transparently report and act on information.” She added, “The brand-new Epicor ERP is available in both SaaS (Cloud) and On-Premises environments. The Application Studio is also Low-Code or No-Code allowing users the freedom of personalization with a simple drag-and-drop. There is also no version-lock so users can retrofit to requirements when it comes to system upgrade.”
 
Epicor Kinetics’ enhanced user interface is intuitive and simplifies everyday tasks thereby increasing user productivity. As a unified system, it streamlines communication and facilitates product traceability and real-time tracking. Chay states, “At the core of Stellar Dynamic Solutions is a commitment to dive deep into our client’s pain points and provide solutions that enable them to improve their value stream, ultimately enhancing profitability through innovative systems and processes.”
 
Stellar Dynamic Solutions specializes in the implementation and integration of ERP-based software. As the preferred ERP solutions provider of manufacturing companies, the company assists clients in delivering quantifiable business results, and managing risks associated with environmental impact, reputation, regulatory changes, and social issues.
 
To find out more about Epicor Kinetic Application Studio, please visit https://stellardynamic.com.my or call +60166291806.

Issued on behalf of : Stellar Dynamic Solutions Sdn Bhd
 
Source : ArenaMedia PLT

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Name: Choy Su-Ling
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--BERNAMA

SMK TO FURTHER EXPAND HEALTHCARE BUSINESS VIA CANARY SPEECH COLLABORATION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- SMK Corporation (SMK), a Tokyo-based electronic connector manufacturing company, has entered into a capital and business alliance agreement with Canary Speech Inc, maker of speech analysis software.

In a statement, SMK said the collaboration aimed to further expand its healthcare business by acquiring the exclusive rights in Japan and Asia to commercialise and distribute the speech-based algorithm for analysing brain-related diseases and conditions leveraging Canary Speech technology.

Through this capital and business alliance, the company has strengthened its collaborative relationship with Canary Speech and acquired exclusive rights for commercialisation and distribution in Japan and other Asian countries.

Working together with Canary Speech, SMK plans to localise the analytic algorithm developed in Japan to other Asian countries to expand business as well as for the development of new algorithms by Canary Speech for other diseases and conditions.

SMK and Canary Speech have collaborated with the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in developing the algorithm for analysing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), depressive tendency and fatigue level by using Japanese speech data since March 2022.

SMK plans to proceed proof of concept (PoC) with insurance companies, hospitals, and communication service companies, among others, before launching the service in Japan in the spring of 2024.

Going forward, the company will implement a variety of PoC using smartphone application or application programming interface (API) linkage; and launch service for algorithm analysing MCI, depressive tendency, fatigue level in Japanese.

Canary Speech has simplified how people can monitor their health in a fast, non-invasive, and accurate way, through voice with its patented, revolutionary vocal biomarker technology captures and processes 40 seconds of conversational speech to track the presence and severity of diseases, such as depression and anxiety.

-- BERNAMA

Rakuten Fintech Vietnam Relocates To New, Expanded Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Fintech Vietnam Co Ltd, a systems development subsidiary of Rakuten Card Co Ltd has relocated to a new location in Ho Chi Minh City as of Nov 13 to enable the company to further increase personnel and expand business operations, in response to growing systems development work.

“Our team in Vietnam has grown tremendously since launching in 2021, thanks to the invaluable support of local tech talent and the surrounding community.

“With more than 29 million cards issued, Rakuten Card is an industry leader in Japan. From our new position in Ho Chi Minh City, we are eager to further enhance Rakuten Card’s success and contribute to Rakuten’s leading fintech businesses,” said its General Director, Takao Shiono in a statement.

The new office is situated in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, conveniently located on the upper floors of a 26-storey building overseeing the city. With a capacity for approximately 200 employees and conference rooms, huddle spaces and booths available, the new office provides an ideal environment for colleagues to collaborate on projects.

In addition, a cafeteria and refreshment area offer a place for employees to relax, while also doubling as large meeting spaces.

Rakuten Card established Rakuten Fintech Vietnam as a development centre in October 2021 with the goal of driving sustainable growth, accelerating systems development for its expanding service lineup and supporting business continuity planning for the information technology (IT) systems that form the foundation of Rakuten Card’s services.

Since its establishment, Rakuten Fintech Vietnam has hired local IT engineering talent to develop services for consumer-facing apps, as well as systems for affiliate stores and business automation tools for boosting operational efficiency.

Rakuten Card will continue to strengthen its organisational capabilities and secure the best in global talent, while enhancing its credit card services and lineup of features to make financial services more convenient and more accessible to customers.

-- BERNAMA


WEMADE UPDATES NEW CHAIN QUEST FOR MIR4


MIR4 updates the new quest chain of New Mystery “Deep Resentments” on November 14th (Graphic: Wemade)

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Wemade Co Ltd has updated the new Mystery "Deep Resentments" for its blockbuster massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) MIR4 on Nov 14.

The South Korean online game developer in a statement said "Deep Resentments" is a chain quest comprising six Parchments and each Parchment contains quests to find clues to past incidents and stories of the Heaven Protector Cult related to Sabuk Castle.

The plot of this Mystery is to clear up confusion on the Mir continent by finding and suppressing "Heaven Protector Mighty Arcanean Ma Gujin", who used the Four Great Heavenly Kings to bring chaos to the world.

“Heaven Protector Mighty Arcanean Ma Gujin” is one who resurrected the Four Great Heavenly Kings, the Master Protectors for the once prosperous Heaven Protector Cult, to bring back the former glory of the cult.

By completing various quests, such as gathering items, creating Summon Badges, and defeating boss monsters, users can obtain a range of rewards, including "Darksteel" and "Energy" as well as new codex items such as "New Heaven Protector Cult Law Code".

In addition, more rewards such as "Legendary Blue Dragon Statue", "Epic Spectrumite" will also be given upon solving the Mystery.

MIR4 will be holding the "Challenge: Magic Stone 7-day Check-in" event until Nov 27 with various gifts including entry tickets, summon tickets, and "8 Point Cover Headpiece Exchange Ticket" will be given depending on the days of attendance.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

FMF 2024: Ma’aden Has Crucial Role Shaping Minerals Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has announced that Ma’aden will return as a Founding Partner to the event for the third consecutive year.

Ma’aden, the largest multi-commodity natural resources company in the Middle East, will play a central role again in discussions shaping the global minerals sector during FMF 2024 taking place from Jan 9 to 11, 2024.

It will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

According to a statement, this event will focus on creating resilient and responsible mineral value chains in the resource-rich mineral super region of Africa, Western and Central Asia.

FMF 2024 will convene government leaders, mining executives, investors, and other stakeholders to drive partnership and growth contributing to a sustainable sector and strengthening global minerals supply chains.

Meanwhile, at the event last year, Ma’aden made a series of significant announcements including a major joint venture with PIF, Manara Minerals, supporting global minerals supply chains that are critical to the energy transition.

Ma’aden also announced milestone agreements with global mining leaders Ivanhoe Electric and Barrick Gold Corporation helping to drive forward the development of the Kingdom’s mining sector.

FMF 2023 was a resounding success, with over 9,000 participants attending in person and over 13,000 participating remotely.

The forum plays a key role in supporting investment and partnerships in Saudi Arabia and globally, in which FMF 2024 is expected to have an even wider reach, with a focus on actionable solutions to the challenges facing the mining and minerals sector.

Exciting new initiatives that will be discussed at next year’s event include increasing human resource capacity and talent in the region through centres of excellence; developing sustainability standards that meet the requirements of host countries and maintain trust with society; and creating a green metals hub within the super region by utilising modern technologies and developing processing centres.

-- BERNAMA

YILI SHOWCASES HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS AT CHINA INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPO

Yili's booth at the CIIE


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Yili has participated in the opening ceremony and its flagship forum of the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, on Nov 5, showcasing its high-quality products from its subsidiary Oceania Dairy, demonstrating China's Dairy Industry's Openness and Development.

Yili enriched its product portfolio at the event this year, introducing more products such as Satine pure milk sourced from dairy farms at 45 degrees South in New Zealand; Jinlingguan RuiHu milk powder, a product of Yili's 21-year breast milk investigation; and Westgold butter, a gold medallist at the New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards.

In a statement, Yili said on the first day of the event, its booth, which was constructed completely from carbon negative materials, attracted a lot of visitors, who wanted to try out its healthy and nutritious dairy products.

The booth had a package recycling machine; once the audience finished drinking the milk, they could put the empty carton into the "recycling port" and get a carton of Satine New Zealand Whole Milk from the milk outlet below.

Oceania Dairy, a subsidiary of Yili that participated in this exhibition, is the world's largest integrated dairy base in New Zealand, engaging in multiple fields such as research, production, processing, and packaging and other activities.

Over the years, Yili has expanded its presence in countries such as New Zealand, Thailand, and Indonesia, sourced milk from the Netherlands and Denmark, among others, and partnered up with top global suppliers such as Tetra Pak, Cargill, and Roquette for technical cooperation as well as universities and research institutions.

Yili has a world-leading innovation system that covers the whole value chain in terms of technological innovation, having made many technological advances that enhance the chain's resilience.

In terms of digitalisation, Yili has integrated digital upgrading into the entire industry chain, and built smart pastures, intelligent factories, and digitalised consumer operations across domains, scenarios, and life cycles, to continually enhance the quality and efficiency of the industry chain development.

Yili has been a part of the CIIE for six consecutive years since its inception. As the leader of China's dairy industry, the company has contributed to the growth of the CIIE, while the expo has also helped Yili increase its overseas market share, establish relationships with partners and customers, and improve its supply chain.

-- BERNAMA


ISPOR EUROPE: OPEN HEALTH PRESENTS RESEARCH ON CAPITALISING DATA FOR PATIENT ACCESS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- OPEN Health announced its presentation of innovative research at the ISPOR Europe conference, taking place on Nov 12 to 15 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

OPEN Health experts will contribute to the event through workshops, panel discussions, and 24 posters with key themes of its research presented this year are patient preference, advanced modelling methodologies, and health technology assessment (HTA) policy changes.

“I am extremely proud to see the research we do at OPEN Health being presented by our scientific experts at the ISPOR EU conference in Copenhagen.

“The range of research topics covered this year shows the extent of our expertise in advanced techniques as well as key therapeutic areas,” said OPEN Health Chief Scientific Officer, Dr Elisabeth Fenwick in a statement.

The majority of OPEN Health’s Scientific Office will be onsite to discuss the role of Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) science in shaping policy, including Dr Fenwick; Scientific Founder, Professor Ben van Hout; and Director of Preference Research and scientific lead for Patient-Centered Outcomes, Dr Marco Boeri.

OPEN Health, a preeminent global provider of consulting, HEOR and market access, patient engagement, and scientific and creative communications services, unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient well-being.

-- BERNAMA