BOOMI ACCELERATES BAKERS DELIGHT’S DIGITAL ROLLOUT

Bakers Delight Modernises Digital Marketing Systems and Accelerates Deployment Times With Boomi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced that Bakers Delight has modernised its digital marketing systems using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, significantly reducing the time required to roll out new systems.

In a statement, Boomi said the deployment has also given the Australian-owned bakery franchise greater agility to respond to changing market conditions.

Boomi Chief Technology Officer (CTO), APJ, David Irecki said Bakers Delight’s approach demonstrates how integration can serve as a strategic business capability to accelerate innovation and improve agility.

Meanwhile, Bakers Delight CTO, Keng Ng said the company needed a foundation that could support rapid, low-cost deployment of new systems while eliminating the cost and complexity of repeatedly re-engineering integrations.

The company, which operates more than 700 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States under the Bakers Delight and COBS Bread brands, is preparing for a major technology renewal in early 2027.

Bakers Delight implemented Boomi’s Data Hub and API Management capabilities across customer, product, store location, promotion, coupon and order processes, creating a reusable integration architecture that connects its digital marketing platforms without requiring major changes to core enterprise resource planning and point-of-sale systems.

The reusable architecture helped accelerate deployments of Klaviyo, Shopify and Talon.One, which went live in three, four and nine months respectively across the company’s global franchise network. Centralised integration and master data also enabled Bakers Delight to respond quickly to cost fluctuations in early 2026 by revising prices consistently across systems.

Boomi’s consulting support helped establish the integration programme, while the company’s internal data engineering capabilities and technology vendors supported subsequent implementations.

The integration platform is expected to support further digital expansion by enabling richer enterprise data collection and laying the foundation for the use of AI and AI agents across the business.

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PEREGRINE COLD LOGISTICS ENTERS INDONESIA WITH JOINT VENTURE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Peregrine Cold Logistics (Peregrine), Asia’s unified cold storage and logistics platform, has entered Indonesia through a joint venture with Indonesian real estate developer Sinar Primera to acquire and develop tier-one cold storage assets across the country.

The partnership combines the acquisition of an existing Sinar Primera-owned facility in Pluit with a new greenfield development in Narogong, expanding Peregrine’s cold chain footprint in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Peregrine co-founder and chief executive officer, Jeff Hogarth said the Indonesia entry marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to build an integrated international cold chain platform.

“Our objective is not simply to build capacity in Indonesia, but to connect the market into our broader ASEAN and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) network, creating a more integrated logistics solution for customers and a platform for long-term growth across the region,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Sinar Primera Group head, Hong Kah Jin said the partnership combines Peregrine’s cold chain expertise and international client base with Sinar Primera’s local market execution and infrastructure capabilities, supporting Indonesia’s growing demand for temperature-controlled infrastructure.

The partnership builds on Peregrine’s existing cold chain platform in the Philippines and is aimed at addressing rising demand for modern cold storage infrastructure in Indonesia, driven by rising incomes, urbanisation and increasingly sophisticated food and retail sectors.

The Pluit facility is strategically positioned to serve customers across northern and western Jakarta, while the new Narogong facility will feature semi-automated freezer and chiller capacity meeting global standards and anchor a hub-and-spoke network.

Together, the facilities are expected to support food producers, importers and exporters, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains, while strengthening food safety and security across Indonesia’s supply chains.

The joint venture will leverage Sinar Primera’s local market development expertise, land access and execution capabilities alongside Peregrine’s international cold chain network and operational experience to scale its Indonesian platform.

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SIGENERGY LAUNCHES ALL-IN-ONE SMART ENERGY SOLUTION IN THAILAND

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Sigenergy has launched its latest all-in-one smart energy solution, SigenStor NEO, in Thailand, expanding its smart energy solutions business in the country.

In a statement, the company said the launch event at Capella Bangkok drew more than 600 attendees and marked the official introduction of the system, including its pricing.

Sigenergy Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Allen Zhang, said the company aims to drive the growth of the energy market through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology while enhancing the consumer experience.

Meanwhile, Sigenergy Thailand Managing Director, Tanakrit Chotipetch said the launch reflects the company's commitment to providing Thai consumers with smart energy technology that is easy to use, convenient to install and delivers long-term value.

SigenStor NEO integrates energy control, generation, storage and backup power into a single platform, designed to simplify installation and system management. Its compact, modular architecture allows battery capacity to be expanded according to individual household energy needs.

The system features Smart Port, Backup Port and Grid Port connectivity, as well as a built-in Battery Optimiser. Users can manage the system through the mySigen app, which uses AI technology to analyse, plan and optimise energy consumption.

The Thailand launch marks another step in Sigenergy's expansion of smart residential energy solutions, giving households greater flexibility and efficiency in managing energy consumption.

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The Force Calls: Star Wars Zero Company Now Available

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Electronic Arts Inc (EA) and Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, have launched Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player, turn-based tactics game set during the twilight of the Clone Wars, for personal computer (PC) and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.

The game follows former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company, an elite squad of unconventional professionals recruited by Republic Intelligence to stop the Infinite Coil, a Separatist-aligned cult, and its leader Kundri Fathom before the Shadow Plague consumes the galaxy, according to a statement.

Players can customise Hawks’ combat specialisation and appearance, build a squad of original and customisable Star Wars characters, and develop relationships between squadmates to unlock combat synergies. The game combines tactical missions and investigations with strategic planning at the squad’s base of operations, The Den.

“After all these years of hard work from our amazing team, Star Wars Zero Company is a go for launch,” said Bit Reactor Chief Executive Officer and Game Director, Greg Foertsch.

Meanwhile, Lucasfilm Games Vice President and General Manager, Douglas Reilly said the collaboration with EA and Bit Reactor delivers a deep tactical experience set in the darker corners of the Clone Wars.

Star Wars Zero Company is available through the EA app, Steam and Epic Games Store for PC, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at US$59.99 on PC and US$69.99 on consoles, while a Collector’s Edition is available for US$299.99. (US$1=RM4.02)

The game's soundtrack, featuring an original score by GRAMMY Award-winning composer Gordy Haab, is also available through Walt Disney Records.

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Nippon Kinzoku Begins Ultra-Thin Stainless Steel Production For Insulin Needles

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a Tokyo-based stainless steel manufacturer, has begun mass production of ultra-thin, narrow-width stainless steel optimised for laser welding in ultra-fine insulin needles, responding to growing global demand.

In a statement, the company said it has established a stable supply system following trials with leading manufacturers, leveraging its technical expertise to meet the quality and stability requirements of laser welding.

The insulin needle industry is increasingly shifting from traditional TIG or plasma welding to laser welding, which enables higher welding speeds and allows manufacturers to use base materials more than 50 per cent thinner at the initial stage, such as 0.08 millimetres (mm) compared with 0.2 mm previously.

The shift towards less painful injection experiences has also increased adoption of ultra-fine needles, including 30G, 31G and 32G designs, particularly for compact pen injectors.

Nippon Kinzoku said its NK-304NKM stainless steel, used in thin-walled welded tubes for medical and cosmetic applications, offers stable weldability and excellent drawability. The company has an approximately 57 per cent market share in Japan and 55 per cent in key overseas regions, based on its research conducted in March 2026.

The materials feature controlled shear surface ratios to minimise welding defects, consistent weldability across coil lengths of up to 4,000 metres, high-precision thickness and width tolerances, and strong ductility and weld-zone integrity.

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LEARNING TREE INTRODUCES ANTHROPIC'S CLAUDE CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSES

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Learning Tree International has announced a new suite of live, instructor-led preparation courses for Anthropic’s Claude certifications, giving organisations a structured path to build role-based Claude expertise across business, developer, and architecture teams.

As organisations move from artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation to enterprise implementation, they need teams that can use AI tools responsibly, securely, and effectively in real business workflows.

In a statement, Learning Tree said Anthropic’s Claude has become a leading enterprise AI solution, recognised for advanced reasoning, large-context analysis, coding support and an emphasis on responsible AI.

Learning Tree’s Claude Certification Preparation courses help organisations develop validated, role-based expertise for business professionals, developers, and architects.

Aligned to Anthropic’s certification portfolio, the programmes combine exam preparation with practical instruction on designing, developing, governing, and operationalising Claude-powered solutions in enterprise environments.

The new courses support preparation for Anthropic’s four current role-based certifications, namely Claude Certified Associate – Foundations, Claude Certified Architect – Foundations, Claude Certified Architect – Professional and Claude Certified Developer – Foundations.

The courses include hands-on labs, enterprise-focused use cases, expert coaching and mock examinations, providing learners with practical experience applying Claude to business challenges while preparing for certification exams.

Learning Tree said Anthropic certification exams are currently available to eligible individuals employed by organisations in the Claude Partner Network, with final exam eligibility determined by Anthropic.

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ARC’TERYX INTRODUCES SYSTEM 0 CIRCULAR DESIGN FRAMEWORK

Arc’teryx athlete, Craig Murray, wearing the Sperro SV, a multisport mountain-grade hardshell built with circular design principles, available September 4, 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Arc’teryx Equipment, a global designer of technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has introduced System 0, a new framework designed to embed circularity across the product lifecycle, from design and manufacturing through use, repair and end-of-life regeneration.

The first product under the framework is the Sperro SV jacket, a mountain-grade hardshell designed for durability, repairability and disassembly for recycling at end of life. The jacket uses GORE-TEX Pro fabric with an ePE membrane, while its nylon face fabric and backer were separately designed for recyclability in partnership with Aquafil, the manufacturer of ECONYL regenerated nylon.

Available globally from Sept 4 through Arc’teryx stores and its website, the Sperro SV is positioned as the brand’s most advanced hardshell jacket and is intended to demonstrate that circular design can be integrated into technical apparel without compromising performance.

“System 0 represents a fundamental shift in how we build and scale our business with circularity front of mind. For decades, Arc’teryx has built gear that is meant to be repaired, not replaced. This is the next step forward,” said Arc’teryx Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Haselden in a statement.

The Sperro SV is the first product certified under TESTEX Circularity, a standard Arc’teryx said it co-developed to address gaps in existing circular product standards. The certification evaluates the jacket’s durability, repairability and ability to undergo chemical recycling.

System 0 builds on Arc’teryx’s existing ReBIRD ecosystem of washing, repair, trade-in, resale and upcycling initiatives. The company said the new framework extends these principles across design, sourcing, manufacturing, customer experience, repair and end-of-life recovery as part of an effort to make circularity a scalable operating model.

The Sperro SV has been tested by alpine professionals, including Vancouver’s North Shore Rescue. It features reinforcement at common failure points, including an easily replaceable zipper slider, and comes with three years of unlimited out-of-warranty repairs through ReBIRD.

When the jacket is no longer repairable, its fabric can undergo chemical recycling to separate the nylon from the GORE-TEX membrane. The nylon is then returned to Aquafil to be regenerated into ECONYL yarn for new products.

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